altar had rescued from the fangs of poverty, quietly informed him that she must live like other woman, and that if he could'nt afford to support her, and let her have her own way, she knew who could. That the heart-broken Spriggins made a desperate, praise-worthy effort to rally, but failed. That he contemplated suicide, but was turned by friends from his rash purpose. That he was soon after deserted by his wife on a plea of " inhuman treatment," which was embodied in the bill of divorce; whereupon he hastened to Stockton and knocked for admission to the Insane Asylum. That being told by the examining physician that he was not quite far enough gone for a straight jacket, he resolved to become a politician. His dream of the delightful prospects that awaited him in his new business explains the rest. Perhaps the only thing to be wondered at is that a woman should be at the bottom of the terrible calamity. Yet so goes the story.

In the present number the admirable article, entitled "A Trip to Carson Valley and Walker's River," is completed. The recent gold discovery along Walker's river, having directed public attention to that quarter, we doubt not the information furnished in our pages will prove both useful and interesting. We like the plain, familiar style in which the writer describes his journey. The illustrations are from sketches taken on the spot, and may be relied on as strictly correct.

OUR interior correspondents note the gratifying fact that the miners are reaping a rich harvest. Such is the news from all parts of the State. We make mention of this as an offset to the croakings of those who give as a reason for going, or inducing others to go, to the Frazer river diggings, that the California mines are "giving out." From the first we have never doubted the existence of an abundance of the precious metal in the country north of us, and took occasion in our last number to urge forward that class of persons who hang about our cities and towns, never venturing be

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Spriggins stock up.-The "Regular Nominee" for the Legislature.-He prints a" card."

FELLER SITIZENS.-I am a Demercrat and go in for the grate Merikin Egle. I never wuz anythink else 'cept a Demercrat, only wen I jined the K. N'S, and them's gone in and busted all to Smash long go. Ef I git your sufferiges, I will do all I kin to extend the Merikin flag over our parts. I WILL! I am in favor of universal edication, and go aginst niggers. I wil vote to have every emty house in our county hired by the Govurnor, and turned into night scules. No more at present. From your affectionate fren.

GEO. WASHINGTON SPRIGGINS.

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Mr. Speaker Jones is a Liar and Thief!!

Jones having once been "down South" on a raft, calls the Major out.

Spriggins though not hurt, is a little weak after the excitement of the day.

J. E. Nourse, Jacksonville, Tuolumne Co."Notes and Pencillngs," by Erwin, received. The sketches go at once into the hands of the engraver. Much obliged. I. T., Sacramento.-Glad you have become so deeply interested. The "Countess" will be concluded in the July number. We are unable to answer your last query. Inquirer, Stockton.-The Hesperian has no connection whatever, with the defunct Athenæum. Fie! considering the high and well known character of the ladies engaged in the enterprise, we do not see how you could think otherwise. Prospector, Marysville.—Have we a map of the Frazer River Diggings? Of course we have plenty of them. But why ask us? Our Agents, Randall & Co., in your own town have, or should have them. Drop in on them and see for yourself. Hunter, Oroville.-If nothing happens, you may look for about a dozen of the California wild animals in our next number. Nahl has tried himself on the drawings, and Armstrong has hit it exactly in the engraving-so we fancy.

New England, San Francisco.-We beg to be excused. Nothing of a violent political character can find a place in our pages. The MSS. is subject to your order. S. M., Downieville.-Really it is not in our power to furnish the information you desire. One of our daily papers-a very reliable one, by the by-stated a day or two since that Vanderbilt & Co. were about opening the Nicaragua route. This may be true-we know nothing to the contrary. But hold on-something may turn up soon.

O. P., San Jose.-Package received "right right side up with care." Thanks for your kind remembrance.

F. P., San Francisco.-Your " Farewell" is on file for our next number. Let us hear from you again.

Carrie, Sacramento.-Send us the "Reminiscence." Shall be glad to introduce you to the public.

C. H., Shasta.-We refer you to the "Miner's Own Book," just issued by us, for the information you desire.