April 20, 1861 (5 pages)

roe ee stg sr CR tg San oh ne gia cr-ammnpmeey) Sproletinaasa Rianne Octavian Hoogs, is ou fe ome cisco, He is authorized isem@e and collect and receipt f the ie A. Badlam, . is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the same. . A CoxoressionaL Terus.—A bill bas introdaced in the Assembly, by Mr. prating that’ the'election for this : held on the first Wednesday months earlier than asual. that early day, is, that California may be represented in Congress should an extra SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1861.) session be called. During the discussion “The Democratic State Central Com-. 0 the Dill, last Wednesday, some of the mittee will meet at the City of San Francisco on TUESDAY, the 7th day of May next, at 12 0’clock m. A general aitendance is earnestly requested, as business of great importance will come before the Committee, J. P. HOGE, Chairman, Joux A. Moxnon, Secretary. At the last General Meeting of the Committes, the folowing resolution was ubanimously adopted: Resolved, That proxies can be conferred only upon uiembers of the State Central Demoeratic Committee. Mitatary Movements.—The public begun to settle down in the belief that Lincolo would confine his duties to the distribution of the spoils among his partizans, and let secession alone, But of late, the Republicay papers bave discovered that the President has a policy, and the activity ia the navy yards, and the reported movements of troops, indicate that something is on foot. Many of the reports are doubtless inanufactured for sensation purposes, but ee ae eee ates cee ne ‘the statement. that troops bave been dis patched from northern ports, and that vessels have been chartered to carry others, appears to be reliable. Various speculations are afloat as to the destination of the troops, and though nothing definite is known by the pablic, the supposition is they are either intended to reinforce Forts Sumpter aod Pickens, or else to assist Houston io maivtaining bis authority as Governor of Texas. Cuarox or Conrvrtioy,—On Wednesday last, in the .Assembly, Mr. Harriman, a member of the Committee oa claims, made a statement implicating Mr. Walden, the Chairman of that Committee, in an attempt at bribery. The charge, in substance, is as follows: Mr. Walden, through a person named Wittgenstein, an habitual attache of the Legislature, approached J. F, McCauley who had a claim of $19,000 pending before the Committee, and promised, in case $450 was paid him in advance, to report favorably on.the claim. Wittgenstein admits that he made the proposition to McCauley, but says he was merely joking, and had no authority from Walden. Ano Investigating Committee was appointed by the Assembly. ential Avorser McDovestt, Case.—On Wednesday evening last, the Supervisors of San Francisco met to elect a Recorder ia place of Mr. Beckh, who bad resigned. After taking five ballots Mr. ©. 0. Gerberding wag announced to have received a majority of the votes and was declared duly elected. After the Board bad adjourned it was discovered that a mistake bad been made by the tally-men, and that Gerberding lacked one vote of an election, Gerberding is desirous of having a new election; but it is contended that the order of the Board de¢laring him elected cannot be rescinded. New Mexico.—The statement relative to the seizure of Fort Marcy, near Sante Fe, New Mexico, has not been confirmed. The seizure was reported to have taken place on the 12th of March, but dates from Santa Fe to the 18th have been received at St, Louis, and no allugion being nade to the affair, the story is believed to be withoat foundation. ‘ — ee ee SuoormsG Arvarrk.—An Englisnman named Brooks, was shot in the groin bya Frenchman, at the Almaden mines, on the 7th inst, They were both under the influence of liquor. The Frenchman was examined and discharged, on the ground that the shooting was in self-defense, The wounded man is not expected to recover. — CoLiision.—A dispatch to the Marysville Appeal, says thata collision occurred between the steamers Antelope and Nevada, yesterday. Little damage was done, Hosx Hovsr.—We notice that the brick and a portion of the material for No, 1’s house are now on the ground, and we are informed that the work on the building will be pushed ahead to an early completion. At Deadwood, between Monte Cristo and Little Grizzly, Sierra county, the snow, during the late great storm fell to a depth of nine feet. — A woman was receatly retakea from the Camavebe Indians, who bad been 26 years ia captivity, le, where she bas three sons, members expressed the opinion that Messrs, Scott and Burch would be eligible to seats during the extra gession, hy virtue of their election as Representatives in the Thirtysixth Congress. A number of our cotemporaries have also fallen into the same error, The term of each Congress commences on the 4th of March, and lasts for two years, though the first regular session does not commence until December,— Whether this is regulated by positive law, or castom, we cAnnot say; bat certain it is, thata member elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress would not be allowed to bold a seat in the Thirty seventh, by virtue of that election. This same question was discussed and settled in the West, in 1841, when the extra session was called by President Harrison. A number of the Westero States were then iu the same situation that California is now—their Congressmen were not elected until after the term commenced, and the result was tbat seven States were not represented in the extra session of the Twenty-seventh Congress, Iiad there been aby question about the matier, the members holding over would have claimed their seats, As no question was raised at that time io regard to the eligibility of the holdover members, we judge the Congressional term is regulated by law. Arramp or THe Psorte.—The refasal of the secession leaders to submit the Constitution of the Confederate States to a vote of the people, for ratification or rejection, has excited considerable discontent among the people of those States, The only reason given in the Conventions of the several States against submitting the Constitution to the popular test, was a fear that the people might reject it. The Mississippian, ia speaking of the action of the Convention io that State, says: It is the right of the people to decide whether or not they will live under the Constitution which is being provded for them by the body in session at Montgomery. If it is not their right to do so, then the theory that they are the source of all power, and should govern themselves, is a yeque abstraction, incapable of application, and invented to delude them. It will not do to say that in voting for separation from the Union, they arranged the terms of confederation with other States or prescribed the plan . % of future ct erheengan That would be a falsification of history which no sane man will venture to be guilty of. There is no way of evading the premises we have assumed; hence the conclusion at which we have arrived is unavoidable, viz: That the Constitution for the permanent Government, before Mississippi becomes a party to the compact, must be submitted directly to the vote of the people of the State. Ifit is not done, the question of the right of the people to form their own Government may require practical solution before the new order is fully established. They will not hold themselves bound by a Government which they will have had no hand in creating. a San ¥rancitsco Irems.— The following items are from the San Francisco dispatch to the Maryeville Democrat, dated yesterday evening: , The house of Alexander & Co., importers of cloth ng Sacramento street, was closed this morning by attachment. The ship Belle of the Sea arrived this morning, 136 days from New York. The horses, Powder and Seaward, have been matched fora race over the Pioneer Course, on Saturday, ove week from tomorrow. Best three in five, for $500. CHINAMAN Drownep.—A correspondent of the Union, writing from McCortney’s Crossing, April 16th, thus describes the drowning of a Chinaman; “Four Chinamen got into MeCortney’s boat, along with himself, being dul warned to sit still. But they became alarmed, and capsized the boat. Three of the men . swam out; the fourth threw his arms around . McCortney’s neck, and drew him to the bottom . —the water being about ten feet deep. MeCortney had no time to stay with him; came . up to the surface of the water, and took his boat ashore. He ascertained afterwards that . the Chinaman had $500 in silver on his per. son, Mauirosa.—The Gazette says, one-third . of the population of Maripoga county will pa s the summer across the mountains, at Mono, Coso, Washoe, etc. Some have gone —some are waiting for snow in the Sierra to melt, so that the direct routes will be practible. . . AcctpextaLLy Suor,—Col. Gray, of Pet. . made near there, Specimens of quartz aluma, came near loosing his life a few days . near the surface bad been assayed and . To which they are respectfully invited. A good . SUPPER will be furnished and the BEST MUSIC «ill ago ina singular manner. A gentleman . with whom he was haunting attempted to . bring down a dove, but instead of doing so, . hat, Que sbot took effect in tis forebead. . le . 28, ter News from the East, Poa y express arrived at Fort CharchThursday afternoon, with dates from St, Louis to April 8th—three days later thao previously received. following ,. arethe most important items of jotellinee: “3 Lovis, April 8th.—Nothing definite has yet been done by the Administration regarding the Southern forts. The greatest activity prevails about the New York forts and navy yards, Troops continue to embark under sealed orders, their destination being wholly unknown. : It is not yet settled whether a war policy has been determined upon by the Government, though the accounts indicate a determination to hold and strengthen all forts in its possession, in the Southern States. Republican papers assert that at last the Administration has a policy. Much excitement exists at the South, where activity is rm wge and preparations are making for a fight, which by many is considered as inevitable, can others do not yet despair of a peaceful solution. The only steamers charteted at New York, thus far, to convey troops to the South, are said to be the Illinois and Atlantic, which will sail to-day. The Atlantic will carry 900 troops with provisions for 60 days. The Powhattan will probably act as convoy to the steamers. ‘Two companies are reported to have left New York on the night of the 5th. About 2,500 troops are collected at New York who were paid up last week, indicating marching orders. arge quantities of stores were reshipped on board the Atlantic. Sixteen double banked boats for landing troops were also put on board the same steamer. Capt. Barry’s battery is also on board. The Powhattan will take troops from Forts Columbus and Hamilton. Orders have been ~~ for 400,000 sand bags now manufacturing for Fort Tortugas. The sloop-of-war Pawnee left Washington for Norfolk, and will there receive orders. Workmen are now engaged on the frigates Wabash and Roanoke and the brig Perry. ‘There is great activity in the Charleston (Mass.) Navy Yard. Eight hundred men are a e brig Bainbridge is ready to sail—waiting acrew. The Minnesota, Mississippi and Colorado are also ready. Last accounts state that supplies to Fort Sumter were not cut off. The Southern Commissioners still manifest a belief of a peaceful solution of the national difficulties. The Richmond Whig and other papers have been bought up and raised the secession banner. Another Tnion paper will be started at Richmond, It is denied that the naval preparations are intended for San Domingo. It is rumored that Ben McCulloch has 5000 men at Richmond, ready to make a descent on Washington, in case hostilities should commencef Another account says that McCulloch has gone South. The Virginia Convention has not adjourned sine die, but is still in session, and e' upon a report of the Committee on Federal Relations. Nothing important comes from the Southern Confederacy. It is rumored that a fight for the Union will take place under Houston, in Texas. An extensive fraudin State bonds has been discovered in Wall street. Sr. Louis, April 8th—noon.—In the Virinia Convention on Saturday, a motion favoring the immediate recognition of the Southern Confederacy was lost by a vote of 68 to 70. Sensation dispatches of this morning report that hostilities at Fort Sumter are almost inevitable and that the President wanted to evacuate the place, but the terms were rejected by Gen. Beauregard. The Powhattan sailed on Saturday from New York and other vessels on Sunday. Eight companies left Macon, Ga., on Saturday for Pensacola. A Charleston dispatch of the 7th, says that Gen. Beauregard has given Major Anderson oflicial notice that intercourse between Fort Sumter and the city would be prohibited. All the Charleston harbor forts have been strengthened.Pre a Facts Regarding Mortality, The duration of human life is governed by a law, the operations of which are as regular as that of gravitation, It is proverbially uncertain with the individual, Sat there are few py less subject to fluctuation than the average duration of life with a multitude of individuals. Take 10,000 persons in the prime of life: 1,200 will die the first ten years, 1,500 the next ten, 1,700 the next ten, and so on till all have passed away; 10,000 persons at the age of 25 will attain the age of 62 years, on ayaverage; at the age of 35, 65 years; at the age of 45, 68; at the age 55,71. ‘The average age at death of all born is about 33 years; one-quarter die previous to 7 years, one-half before 17; those who pass this point enjoy an advantage refused to one-half of the human family. Truly, in the midst of life we are in death. Of the 1,000,000000 on the earth, it is estimated that 33,333,333 die every year, 91,824 every day, 8,730 eve hour, 60 every minute, or one every second. ‘The deaths are balanced by an equal number of births. We also note the comparative mortality in the chief countries of Europe, as given by Dr. Far: In England one person dies in every 45; in France, in every 42; in Prussia, in every 28; in Austria, in every 33; in Russia, in every It will be seen that the lowest rate of mortality exists in England. The annexed table . shows the percentages of mortality of the various cities in the United States: per cent, Boston.ceececeest45 Lowell ss. ese. cees2}] New York..2.96 Philadelphia..2.55 rer cent, Baltimore..2.40 Charleston..2.76 Savannah..-4.19 New Orleans..8.15 Tue Placerville Californian says that avery rich discovery of silver has been found to yield $40 to the tou in silver, and at the depth of five feet a yield of $29 in ; zsilver, and $40in gold had been found, She bad lived north of Santa) pat the load of shot through the Colonel's . Considerable excitement had obtained at onee in that vicinity. ERCHANT'S GARGLING OIL. . A HeasonAst.® Prorosttion.—A number of the citizens of Tacslatngttp ave a ition, asking the Legislature to a resofreedom of na in the ssippi river, and surrender all right to a district of territory, of six miles square, bordering on the Mississippi and ¢ ite to the City of New ns, as a port of entry of the United States, and further, that they resign all right and claim to icipation of the territories now belonging to the United States, andin consideration of which all forts, custom houses and other property of the United States, lying within the boundaries of the above named States, shall be made over and surrendered to them.” Candidate for City Marshal, B. H. RIDER, Election, Monday, May 6th 1861. “BAILEY HOUSE! 88 & 89 Broad Street, Nevada. THIS SPLENDID, NEW FIRE Proof Hotel is now opened to the Public. Its appointments and commodiousness are superior to anything in the mountains. e have a large number of Large, Single Rooms, well ventilated and airy. J2 THE TABLE & Is ppyplied with all the delicacies the Market affords, served up ina palatable and healthful style. Our accommodations for families and for Theatrical Troupes are not excelled by any—Terms Liberal. The House is Open all Night! Passengers are calied for by the Stages for all parts of the Country. A LIVERY STABLE is connected with the house. Horses and Carriages taken from, and brought to the door. Horses and carriages furnished at short notice, ‘ TERMS: Board per week. ..+ss00¢ puilc bedeplendecs $ 7 00 Board and Lodging (aceording to the room occupied) from.eeceecseeeeeeseees $8 to 10 00 Binge, Meher ance. cee cenqres wees tees TAUGIOED Sc cscs cvcccc ete s 600d cevecssc ete Om Gua 10 It will be the constant aim of the undersigned to make his guests comfortable and feel at home, A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. apr-20 NAT. BAILEY, Pro’r. NOTICE. EING ABOUT TO LEAVE THIS place, with the view of locating permanently in Sacramento, this is to notify all persons who have left watches with me for repairs, to call for the same immediately, as it my intention to leave Nevada on the 25th instant, P,S. All those not called for, the owners can get by calling or sending to the undersigned on J street, Sacramento between 4th and Sth, north side, AUIS CELARIE. Nevada April 26th 1861.—3t WASHOE HOTEL, EUREKA SOUTH. PATRICK BOHANNAN, Proprietor. THE PROPRIETOR WOULD v0) respectfully informn the public that he has opened a first class Hotel at Eureka South, on the direct road from Nevada to Washee, and is prepared to accommodate Travelers and customers ina style UNSURPASSED in the MOUNTAINS, The Bullding is Large, has been newly furoy and refitted, ard the Rooms are well ventilatTHE TABLE Will at all times be supplied with every variety to be found in the market. TERMS: Lodging, per night...6 Gt hee eee .50 ets Single Meals,.. bewees Seek ed eves bbidie wwilbis 74+ Eureka is located 25 miles above Nevada, and persons going to Washoe can be assured of the very best accommodations at this place. PATRICK BOHANNAN, Pro’r. Eureka, April 20th 1861. —3m* ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, Township of Nevada ss, By virtue of an execution on attacliment to me delivered, issued from the Court of E W. Smith Esq. an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, bearing date April 20th a. p. 1861, to satfy a judgment rendered by said Court on the 20th day of April a, p. 1861, in favor 8. LUBECK and against A. PLUMLEY, for the sum of $85,06 debt, interest, damages, and costs of suit. I have taken in execution, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following property to wit: One Ranch of thirty acres more or less, with all improvements thereon, situated on the hill North of the house formerly occupied sf George Sutherland and adjoining Hixson’s south line of the Blythe Ranch; said roy being enclosed by a plank and brush fence, will sell the same on SATURDAY the 11th day of May A. D. 1861, between the hours of 9 o’clock a. m. und 5 o’clock P, M., in front of Court House door in the City of Nevada, Taken as the property of A. Plumley, to satisfy the above demands and accruing cos*s. April 20th a. p, 1861. apr20-3w W. C. ASHER, Constable. ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, ss. By virtue of an execution to me delivered, issued from the Court of E. W. Smith Esq., an acting Justice of tife Peace in and for the County aforesaid, bearing date, April 12th 4. D, 1861 to satisfy a judgement rendered by said Court on the 14th day of January a. p. 186] in favor of JAMES 8, MONTGOMERY, and against J. CONSTANTINE, for the sum of $116, debt, interest, damages and costs of suit. I have taken in execution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: All the right, title and interest of J. Constantine in and to a certain ranch situated on Pleasant Flat in the Township of Nevada, and on the South side of Big Deer creek, and now occupied by one Robert Jones; I will sell the same at the Court Heuse doorin the City of Nevada, on SATURDAY the 11th day of May a. p. 1861 between the hours of 9 o’clock a. m. and 5 o'clock F, a. ‘Taken as the propert¥ of J. Constantine to satisfy the above demands and accruing costs. Nevada City April 20th 1861. apr20-3w MAY PARTY. i I WOULD INFORM MY FRIENDS in this place, and vicinity, that I design giving a SOCIAL BALL at my house, On Wednesday May Ist 1861. ve secured for the occasion. } NAT. BAILEY, Pro’r, . April 16th 1861.—apri6-td J. B. GRA Y, Constable, . ; i GOLDEN GATE, fi Ess: Whee s+ cola pegees doe. COMMANDER, Willleave Folsom St. Wharf on SATURDAY. .seeee++eeAPRIL 20, 1863, AT 9 O'CLOCK, A, M., PUNCTUALLY, FOR PANAMA, Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Aspinwall by the PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY, And from Aspinwall to N. Y. by the Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Co, FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents. Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorif sts. San Franciseo, A LITERARY FEAST. SIX LECTURES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Methodist Episcopal Church, in Nevada, Will be delivered as fullows: THURSDAY EVENING, April 25th, Rev. Wituam McCay, Subject—‘‘American Aristocracy.” THURSDAY EVENING, May 2d, Rey. E. Tuomas, Subject—‘*Character.”’ THURSDAY EVENING, May 9th, Rev. Mr. Briees, Subject THURSDAY EVENING, May 16th, Rev. D. Dzat, Subject—‘' Heroes,” The Lectures will be given in the Methodist Church. Tickets, forthe entire Course, $5 each; single lecture, $1. Nevada, April 2, 1861. ~ JCE! ICE!! ICE!!! THE NEVADA ICE COMPANY AVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO farnish the citizens of Nevada and Grass Valley with ICE during the present season. We have on hand about 350 TONS OF CLEAR ICE, And have established a Depot at the EMPIRE MAR50 . KET, on Commercial street, Nevada, where a constant supply will be kept. Our Iee Wagon will run from Nevada to Grass Valley daily. aprl3-tf P. L. Weaver, J.B. Newwax, San Francisco. Nevada, WEAVER & NEWMAN, (Successors to Wall & Newman.) Ne. 59 Broad Street, Nevada, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, ARDWARE, LIQUORS, QUICKSIL~ VER, SHELF GOODS, Barley, Wheat, Ground Feed, &e. &e. aay Always on hand the largest stock to be found this side of Sacramento. Possessing facilities unsurpassed, we can offer great inducements, _ aprl6-tf WEAVER & NEWMAN. A. BLOCK, S$. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Jz. A. BLOCK & CO., ——DEALERS IN—— CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS ETC. ETC, ETC. Corner of Pine & Commercial Streets. NEVADA. ‘DRS. CHAPMAN & HATCH, Surgical and Mechanical Dentists. Office—Corner Room Second story, KIDD & KNOX’S BRICK BUILDING, NEVADA. ALL DENTAL OPERATIONS Performed in a Neat and Substantial Manner and ka SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, Nevada April 10th 1861, id aprll-t? T. ELLARD BEANS, 2 BROAD 8T., NEVADA. Whotrsate axp Retan. Drarer in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Goods Delivered Free of Charge. billie atts tiida STE ok ay Nth i i La [ AMPS & LAMP CHIMNE Y8Por Sule! 4 oe E. F. SPENCE, ___ Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad st., Nevada. GANrorn's LIVER INVIGORATOR, for sale by INCE

roe ee stg sr CR tg San oh ne gia cr-ammnpmeey) Sproletinaasa Rianne Octavian Hoogs, is ou fe ome cisco, He is authorized isem@e and collect and receipt f the ie A. Badlam, . is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the same. . A CoxoressionaL Terus.—A bill bas introdaced in the Assembly, by Mr. prating that’ the'election for this : held on the first Wednesday months earlier than asual. that early day, is, that California may be represented in Congress should an extra SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 20, 1861.) session be called. During the discussion “The Democratic State Central Com-. 0 the Dill, last Wednesday, some of the mittee will meet at the City of San Francisco on TUESDAY, the 7th day of May next, at 12 0’clock m. A general aitendance is earnestly requested, as business of great importance will come before the Committee, J. P. HOGE, Chairman, Joux A. Moxnon, Secretary. At the last General Meeting of the Committes, the folowing resolution was ubanimously adopted: Resolved, That proxies can be conferred only upon uiembers of the State Central Demoeratic Committee. Mitatary Movements.—The public begun to settle down in the belief that Lincolo would confine his duties to the distribution of the spoils among his partizans, and let secession alone, But of late, the Republicay papers bave discovered that the President has a policy, and the activity ia the navy yards, and the reported movements of troops, indicate that something is on foot. Many of the reports are doubtless inanufactured for sensation purposes, but ee ae eee ates cee ne ‘the statement. that troops bave been dis patched from northern ports, and that vessels have been chartered to carry others, appears to be reliable. Various speculations are afloat as to the destination of the troops, and though nothing definite is known by the pablic, the supposition is they are either intended to reinforce Forts Sumpter aod Pickens, or else to assist Houston io maivtaining bis authority as Governor of Texas. Cuarox or Conrvrtioy,—On Wednesday last, in the .Assembly, Mr. Harriman, a member of the Committee oa claims, made a statement implicating Mr. Walden, the Chairman of that Committee, in an attempt at bribery. The charge, in substance, is as follows: Mr. Walden, through a person named Wittgenstein, an habitual attache of the Legislature, approached J. F, McCauley who had a claim of $19,000 pending before the Committee, and promised, in case $450 was paid him in advance, to report favorably on.the claim. Wittgenstein admits that he made the proposition to McCauley, but says he was merely joking, and had no authority from Walden. Ano Investigating Committee was appointed by the Assembly. ential Avorser McDovestt, Case.—On Wednesday evening last, the Supervisors of San Francisco met to elect a Recorder ia place of Mr. Beckh, who bad resigned. After taking five ballots Mr. ©. 0. Gerberding wag announced to have received a majority of the votes and was declared duly elected. After the Board bad adjourned it was discovered that a mistake bad been made by the tally-men, and that Gerberding lacked one vote of an election, Gerberding is desirous of having a new election; but it is contended that the order of the Board de¢laring him elected cannot be rescinded. New Mexico.—The statement relative to the seizure of Fort Marcy, near Sante Fe, New Mexico, has not been confirmed. The seizure was reported to have taken place on the 12th of March, but dates from Santa Fe to the 18th have been received at St, Louis, and no allugion being nade to the affair, the story is believed to be withoat foundation. ‘ — ee ee SuoormsG Arvarrk.—An Englisnman named Brooks, was shot in the groin bya Frenchman, at the Almaden mines, on the 7th inst, They were both under the influence of liquor. The Frenchman was examined and discharged, on the ground that the shooting was in self-defense, The wounded man is not expected to recover. — CoLiision.—A dispatch to the Marysville Appeal, says thata collision occurred between the steamers Antelope and Nevada, yesterday. Little damage was done, Hosx Hovsr.—We notice that the brick and a portion of the material for No, 1’s house are now on the ground, and we are informed that the work on the building will be pushed ahead to an early completion. At Deadwood, between Monte Cristo and Little Grizzly, Sierra county, the snow, during the late great storm fell to a depth of nine feet. — A woman was receatly retakea from the Camavebe Indians, who bad been 26 years ia captivity, le, where she bas three sons, members expressed the opinion that Messrs, Scott and Burch would be eligible to seats during the extra gession, hy virtue of their election as Representatives in the Thirtysixth Congress. A number of our cotemporaries have also fallen into the same error, The term of each Congress commences on the 4th of March, and lasts for two years, though the first regular session does not commence until December,— Whether this is regulated by positive law, or castom, we cAnnot say; bat certain it is, thata member elected to the Thirty-sixth Congress would not be allowed to bold a seat in the Thirty seventh, by virtue of that election. This same question was discussed and settled in the West, in 1841, when the extra session was called by President Harrison. A number of the Westero States were then iu the same situation that California is now—their Congressmen were not elected until after the term commenced, and the result was tbat seven States were not represented in the extra session of the Twenty-seventh Congress, Iiad there been aby question about the matier, the members holding over would have claimed their seats, As no question was raised at that time io regard to the eligibility of the holdover members, we judge the Congressional term is regulated by law. Arramp or THe Psorte.—The refasal of the secession leaders to submit the Constitution of the Confederate States to a vote of the people, for ratification or rejection, has excited considerable discontent among the people of those States, The only reason given in the Conventions of the several States against submitting the Constitution to the popular test, was a fear that the people might reject it. The Mississippian, ia speaking of the action of the Convention io that State, says: It is the right of the people to decide whether or not they will live under the Constitution which is being provded for them by the body in session at Montgomery. If it is not their right to do so, then the theory that they are the source of all power, and should govern themselves, is a yeque abstraction, incapable of application, and invented to delude them. It will not do to say that in voting for separation from the Union, they arranged the terms of confederation with other States or prescribed the plan . % of future ct erheengan That would be a falsification of history which no sane man will venture to be guilty of. There is no way of evading the premises we have assumed; hence the conclusion at which we have arrived is unavoidable, viz: That the Constitution for the permanent Government, before Mississippi becomes a party to the compact, must be submitted directly to the vote of the people of the State. Ifit is not done, the question of the right of the people to form their own Government may require practical solution before the new order is fully established. They will not hold themselves bound by a Government which they will have had no hand in creating. a San ¥rancitsco Irems.— The following items are from the San Francisco dispatch to the Maryeville Democrat, dated yesterday evening: , The house of Alexander & Co., importers of cloth ng Sacramento street, was closed this morning by attachment. The ship Belle of the Sea arrived this morning, 136 days from New York. The horses, Powder and Seaward, have been matched fora race over the Pioneer Course, on Saturday, ove week from tomorrow. Best three in five, for $500. CHINAMAN Drownep.—A correspondent of the Union, writing from McCortney’s Crossing, April 16th, thus describes the drowning of a Chinaman; “Four Chinamen got into MeCortney’s boat, along with himself, being dul warned to sit still. But they became alarmed, and capsized the boat. Three of the men . swam out; the fourth threw his arms around . McCortney’s neck, and drew him to the bottom . —the water being about ten feet deep. MeCortney had no time to stay with him; came . up to the surface of the water, and took his boat ashore. He ascertained afterwards that . the Chinaman had $500 in silver on his per. son, Mauirosa.—The Gazette says, one-third . of the population of Maripoga county will pa s the summer across the mountains, at Mono, Coso, Washoe, etc. Some have gone —some are waiting for snow in the Sierra to melt, so that the direct routes will be practible. . . AcctpextaLLy Suor,—Col. Gray, of Pet. . made near there, Specimens of quartz aluma, came near loosing his life a few days . near the surface bad been assayed and . To which they are respectfully invited. A good . SUPPER will be furnished and the BEST MUSIC «ill ago ina singular manner. A gentleman . with whom he was haunting attempted to . bring down a dove, but instead of doing so, . hat, Que sbot took effect in tis forebead. . le . 28, ter News from the East, Poa y express arrived at Fort CharchThursday afternoon, with dates from St, Louis to April 8th—three days later thao previously received. following ,. arethe most important items of jotellinee: “3 Lovis, April 8th.—Nothing definite has yet been done by the Administration regarding the Southern forts. The greatest activity prevails about the New York forts and navy yards, Troops continue to embark under sealed orders, their destination being wholly unknown. : It is not yet settled whether a war policy has been determined upon by the Government, though the accounts indicate a determination to hold and strengthen all forts in its possession, in the Southern States. Republican papers assert that at last the Administration has a policy. Much excitement exists at the South, where activity is rm wge and preparations are making for a fight, which by many is considered as inevitable, can others do not yet despair of a peaceful solution. The only steamers charteted at New York, thus far, to convey troops to the South, are said to be the Illinois and Atlantic, which will sail to-day. The Atlantic will carry 900 troops with provisions for 60 days. The Powhattan will probably act as convoy to the steamers. ‘Two companies are reported to have left New York on the night of the 5th. About 2,500 troops are collected at New York who were paid up last week, indicating marching orders. arge quantities of stores were reshipped on board the Atlantic. Sixteen double banked boats for landing troops were also put on board the same steamer. Capt. Barry’s battery is also on board. The Powhattan will take troops from Forts Columbus and Hamilton. Orders have been ~~ for 400,000 sand bags now manufacturing for Fort Tortugas. The sloop-of-war Pawnee left Washington for Norfolk, and will there receive orders. Workmen are now engaged on the frigates Wabash and Roanoke and the brig Perry. ‘There is great activity in the Charleston (Mass.) Navy Yard. Eight hundred men are a e brig Bainbridge is ready to sail—waiting acrew. The Minnesota, Mississippi and Colorado are also ready. Last accounts state that supplies to Fort Sumter were not cut off. The Southern Commissioners still manifest a belief of a peaceful solution of the national difficulties. The Richmond Whig and other papers have been bought up and raised the secession banner. Another Tnion paper will be started at Richmond, It is denied that the naval preparations are intended for San Domingo. It is rumored that Ben McCulloch has 5000 men at Richmond, ready to make a descent on Washington, in case hostilities should commencef Another account says that McCulloch has gone South. The Virginia Convention has not adjourned sine die, but is still in session, and e' upon a report of the Committee on Federal Relations. Nothing important comes from the Southern

Confederacy. It is rumored that a fight for the Union will take place under Houston, in Texas. An extensive fraudin State bonds has been discovered in Wall street. Sr. Louis, April 8th—noon.—In the Virinia Convention on Saturday, a motion favoring the immediate recognition of the Southern Confederacy was lost by a vote of 68 to 70. Sensation dispatches of this morning report that hostilities at Fort Sumter are almost inevitable and that the President wanted to evacuate the place, but the terms were rejected by Gen. Beauregard. The Powhattan sailed on Saturday from New York and other vessels on Sunday. Eight companies left Macon, Ga., on Saturday for Pensacola. A Charleston dispatch of the 7th, says that Gen. Beauregard has given Major Anderson oflicial notice that intercourse between Fort Sumter and the city would be prohibited. All the Charleston harbor forts have been strengthened.Pre a Facts Regarding Mortality, The duration of human life is governed by a law, the operations of which are as regular as that of gravitation, It is proverbially uncertain with the individual, Sat there are few py less subject to fluctuation than the average duration of life with a multitude of individuals. Take 10,000 persons in the prime of life: 1,200 will die the first ten years, 1,500 the next ten, 1,700 the next ten, and so on till all have passed away; 10,000 persons at the age of 25 will attain the age of 62 years, on ayaverage; at the age of 35, 65 years; at the age of 45, 68; at the age 55,71. ‘The average age at death of all born is about 33 years; one-quarter die previous to 7 years, one-half before 17; those who pass this point enjoy an advantage refused to one-half of the human family. Truly, in the midst of life we are in death. Of the 1,000,000000 on the earth, it is estimated that 33,333,333 die every year, 91,824 every day, 8,730 eve hour, 60 every minute, or one every second. ‘The deaths are balanced by an equal number of births. We also note the comparative mortality in the chief countries of Europe, as given by Dr. Far: In England one person dies in every 45; in France, in every 42; in Prussia, in every 28; in Austria, in every 33; in Russia, in every It will be seen that the lowest rate of mortality exists in England. The annexed table . shows the percentages of mortality of the various cities in the United States: per cent, Boston.ceececeest45 Lowell ss. ese. cees2}] New York....2.96 Philadelphia...2.55 rer cent, Baltimore....2.40 Charleston....2.76 Savannah....-4.19 New Orleans...8.15 Tue Placerville Californian says that avery rich discovery of silver has been found to yield $40 to the tou in silver, and at the depth of five feet a yield of $29 in ; zsilver, and $40in gold had been found, She bad lived north of Santa) pat the load of shot through the Colonel's . Considerable excitement had obtained at onee in that vicinity. ERCHANT'S GARGLING OIL. . A HeasonAst.® Prorosttion.—A number of the citizens of Tacslatngttp ave a ition, asking the Legislature to a resofreedom of na in the ssippi river, and surrender all right to a district of territory, of six miles square, bordering on the Mississippi and ¢ ite to the City of New ns, as a port of entry of the United States, and further, that they resign all right and claim to icipation of the territories now belonging to the United States, andin consideration of which all forts, custom houses and other property of the United States, lying within the boundaries of the above named States, shall be made over and surrendered to them.” Candidate for City Marshal, B. H. RIDER, Election, Monday, May 6th 1861. “BAILEY HOUSE! 88 & 89 Broad Street, Nevada. THIS SPLENDID, NEW FIRE Proof Hotel is now opened to the Public. Its appointments and commodiousness are superior to anything in the mountains. e have a large number of Large, Single Rooms, well ventilated and airy. J2 THE TABLE & Is ppyplied with all the delicacies the Market affords, served up ina palatable and healthful style. Our accommodations for families and for Theatrical Troupes are not excelled by any—Terms Liberal. The House is Open all Night! Passengers are calied for by the Stages for all parts of the Country. A LIVERY STABLE is connected with the house. Horses and Carriages taken from, and brought to the door. Horses and carriages furnished at short notice, ‘ TERMS: Board per week.. ...+ss00¢ puilc bedeplendecs $ 7 00 Board and Lodging (aceording to the room occupied) from..eeceecseeeeeeseees $8 to 10 00 Binge, Meher ance. cee cenqres wees tees TAUGIOED Sc cscs cvcccc ete s 600d cevecssc ete Om Gua 10 It will be the constant aim of the undersigned to make his guests comfortable and feel at home, A share of public patronage is respectfully solicited. apr-20 NAT. BAILEY, Pro’r. NOTICE. EING ABOUT TO LEAVE THIS place, with the view of locating permanently in Sacramento, this is to notify all persons who have left watches with me for repairs, to call for the same immediately, as it my intention to leave Nevada on the 25th instant, P,S. All those not called for, the owners can get by calling or sending to the undersigned on J street, Sacramento between 4th and Sth, north side, AUIS CELARIE. Nevada April 26th 1861.—3t WASHOE HOTEL, EUREKA SOUTH. PATRICK BOHANNAN, Proprietor. THE PROPRIETOR WOULD v0) respectfully informn the public that he has opened a first class Hotel at Eureka South, on the direct road from Nevada to Washee, and is prepared to accommodate Travelers and customers ina style UNSURPASSED in the MOUNTAINS, The Bullding is Large, has been newly furoy and refitted, ard the Rooms are well ventilatTHE TABLE Will at all times be supplied with every variety to be found in the market. TERMS: Lodging, per night......6 Gt hee eee ..50 ets Single Meals,... bewees Seek ed eves bbidie wwilbis 74+ Eureka is located 25 miles above Nevada, and persons going to Washoe can be assured of the very best accommodations at this place. PATRICK BOHANNAN, Pro’r. Eureka, April 20th 1861. —3m* ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, Township of Nevada ss, By virtue of an execution on attacliment to me delivered, issued from the Court of E W. Smith Esq. an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, bearing date April 20th a. p. 1861, to satfy a judgment rendered by said Court on the 20th day of April a, p. 1861, in favor 8. LUBECK and against A. PLUMLEY, for the sum of $85,06 debt, interest, damages, and costs of suit. I have taken in execution, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following property to wit: One Ranch of thirty acres more or less, with all improvements thereon, situated on the hill North of the house formerly occupied sf George Sutherland and adjoining Hixson’s south line of the Blythe Ranch; said roy being enclosed by a plank and brush fence, will sell the same on SATURDAY the 11th day of May A. D. 1861, between the hours of 9 o’clock a. m. und 5 o’clock P, M., in front of Court House door in the City of Nevada, Taken as the property of A. Plumley, to satisfy the above demands and accruing cos*s. April 20th a. p, 1861. apr20-3w W. C. ASHER, Constable. ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, ss. By virtue of an execution to me delivered, issued from the Court of E. W. Smith Esq., an acting Justice of tife Peace in and for the County aforesaid, bearing date, April 12th 4. D, 1861 to satisfy a judgement rendered by said Court on the 14th day of January a. p. 186] in favor of JAMES 8, MONTGOMERY, and against J. CONSTANTINE, for the sum of $116, debt, interest, damages and costs of suit. I have taken in execution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property to wit: All the right, title and interest of J. Constantine in and to a certain ranch situated on Pleasant Flat in the Township of Nevada, and on the South side of Big Deer creek, and now occupied by one Robert Jones; I will sell the same at the Court Heuse doorin the City of Nevada, on SATURDAY the 11th day of May a. p. 1861 between the hours of 9 o’clock a. m. and 5 o'clock F, a. ‘Taken as the propert¥ of J. Constantine to satisfy the above demands and accruing costs. Nevada City April 20th 1861. apr20-3w MAY PARTY. i I WOULD INFORM MY FRIENDS in this place, and vicinity, that I design giving a SOCIAL BALL at my house, On Wednesday May Ist 1861. ve secured for the occasion. } NAT. BAILEY, Pro’r, . April 16th 1861.—apri6-td J. B. GRA Y, Constable, . ; i GOLDEN GATE, fi Ess: Whee s+ cola pegees doe. COMMANDER, Willleave Folsom St. Wharf on SATURDAY.. .seeee++eeAPRIL 20, 1863, AT 9 O'CLOCK, A, M., PUNCTUALLY, FOR PANAMA, Passengers will be conveyed from Panama to Aspinwall by the PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY, And from Aspinwall to N. Y. by the Atlantic and Pacific Steamship Co, FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents. Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorif sts. San Franciseo, A LITERARY FEAST. SIX LECTURES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Methodist Episcopal Church, in Nevada, Will be delivered as fullows: THURSDAY EVENING, April 25th, Rev. Wituam McCay, Subject—‘‘American Aristocracy.” THURSDAY EVENING, May 2d, Rey. E. Tuomas, Subject—‘*Character.”’ THURSDAY EVENING, May 9th, Rev. Mr. Briees, Subject THURSDAY EVENING, May 16th, Rev. D. Dzat, Subject—‘' Heroes,” The Lectures will be given in the Methodist Church. Tickets, forthe entire Course, $5 each; single lecture, $1. Nevada, April 2, 1861. ~ JCE! ICE!! ICE!!! THE NEVADA ICE COMPANY AVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO farnish the citizens of Nevada and Grass Valley with ICE during the present season. We have on hand about 350 TONS OF CLEAR ICE, And have established a Depot at the EMPIRE MAR50 . KET, on Commercial street, Nevada, where a constant supply will be kept. Our Iee Wagon will run from Nevada to Grass Valley daily. aprl3-tf P. L. Weaver, J.B. Newwax, San Francisco. Nevada, WEAVER & NEWMAN, (Successors to Wall & Newman.) Ne. 59 Broad Street, Nevada, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, ARDWARE, LIQUORS, QUICKSIL~ VER, SHELF GOODS, Barley, Wheat, Ground Feed, &e. &e. aay Always on hand the largest stock to be found this side of Sacramento. Possessing facilities unsurpassed, we can offer great inducements, _ aprl6-tf WEAVER & NEWMAN. A. BLOCK, S$. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Jz. A. BLOCK & CO., ——DEALERS IN—— CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS ETC. ETC, ETC. Corner of Pine & Commercial Streets. NEVADA. ‘DRS. CHAPMAN & HATCH, Surgical and Mechanical Dentists. Office—Corner Room Second story, KIDD & KNOX’S BRICK BUILDING, NEVADA. ALL DENTAL OPERATIONS Performed in a Neat and Substantial Manner and ka SATISFACTION GUARANTEED, Nevada April 10th 1861, id aprll-t? T. ELLARD BEANS, 2 BROAD 8T., NEVADA. Whotrsate axp Retan. Drarer in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. Goods Delivered Free of Charge. billie atts tiida STE ok ay Nth i i La [ AMPS & LAMP CHIMNE Y8Por Sule! 4 oe E. F. SPENCE, ___ Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad st., Nevada. GANrorn's LIVER INVIGORATOR, for sale by INCE