December 31, 1856 (4 pages)

13. VOL. IV, NO. EVADA DEMOCRAT, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY I. J. ROLFE & CO. OFFICE—BROAD STREET, NEVADA, TERMS: For one year, in advance, Six months, Three months, Single Copies, “ROSENHEIM & BRO. AND DEALERS IN Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, &e. At their Old Stand, Main Street, Nevada. MOSES ROSENHEIM, AARON ROSENHEIM, Pp. S—GOLD DUST BOUGHT AT THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. 46-tf CHAS. W. YOUNG, MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —AND— _DEALER IN FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, DIAMOND WORK, ee. Junction of Main and Commercial Streets Nevada. CHARLES W. MULFORD, ‘ay 4 NK E R,—At his O11 Stand, on Main Street, B abo I will pay the highest prices for GOLD DUST, GULP BARS, and COUNTY ORDERS; will procare Drafts yable in any of the Atlantic States, Canada, or Europe, » sums to suit; forward Dust for Coinage at the U. 3. anch Mint, and if desired, will make advances on the MutT CHECKS on DREXEL, SATHER & CHURCH, San Brancisco. AT PAR. tf AS sage’) . ED Sk Se ad WILL'AMSON & DAWLEY, “ay ANKERS, and dealers in GOLD DUST—No, 30 Main Street, Nevada, : ‘ A . DRAW BILLS OF EXCHANGE at sight, in sums to suit rehasers. on Rear x if CHAS, MORGAN & CO,. NEW YORK, * DARBY & BARKSDALE, +7. 1,0U TS. SIGHT CHECKS on San Franci-co or Sacramento, at par. aa QUICKSILBVER, BY THE FLASK OR POUND, — (tf ~~ B, MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, tly attended to, and in the best ; t, above Vine, Nevada. ‘ ia € style of All work promp’ 46-tf ‘i Athe art. Commercial stree’ “PURNITURE WA REROOMS. JOHN McFARLAND, DEALER IN * FURNITURE, BEDS, MA TRASSES, PILLOWS, PILLOW CASES, SHEETS, €c. No. 14 Commerein} Street, Nevada. 21-1f STANTON BUCKNER, ©, WILSON HILL, a BUCKNER & HILL, AVING associated themselves together in the practice of the Law, will attend promptly to all business confided to their care in Nevada and adjoining counties. Orrick—-Over © W. Mulford's Banking House. Main st., Nevatla. July 2, 1856,—15-1F WM. H. MARTIN, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Orrice—In Alban’s Brick Building, corner of Broad and 'Pine sireets, Nevada. 9-tf DAVID BELDEN. GH), W. YANT, BELDEN & YANT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Orrice.—No. 4 Second story of Alban's Brick Building Corner Broad aud Pine Streets, vevada, 6-tf. H, l. THORNTON, Jr., ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Orvrice—In Kel-ey’s Brick Building, Commercial street, thelow Vine street, Nevada, i ; = 51-tf WM. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. out Room, up stairs, Demoerat Building, Broad {n. OFFick—Ft street, Newar ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Orrice, No, 10 Bick NELL’s Brock, Broan 8t. NEVADA, Re , 185". —47-tf ; GE , 8. Herr. CHASE & HUPP, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Orrcr—Front Room, up stairs, of Democrat Office, Broad street, Nevarla. pope lt FRANCIS J. DUNS, HENRY MEREDITH. DUNN & MEREDITH, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW Orricr—Secon’ Story of Alban’s Brick Building, corner Broad and Vine Streets, Nevada, & HH. CHASE, J. R. M’CONNELL, wm. M. STEWART, MeCONNELL & STEWART, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW. Will practice in all the Courts of the Fourteenth Judicial District. and in the Supreme Court. Ornicr—Crittenten’s Brick Building, Main Street. [4-tf HENRY L. JOACHIMSSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Orricr—With McConnell & Stewart, in Kidd and Knox’s Brick Building, corner Broad and Pine streets, Nevada. W. G. von POELLNITZ, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Tenders his profeesional services to the citizens o )Nevada and vicinity. Orricr--At Frank Thayer’s Drug Store, No. 14 Commer cial street. [3-tf OVERTON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Ornce--Alban’s Brick Building—rear of the Drug Store— Neva‘a Wikies Bee Ge is -1€ McROBERTS, FUNSTON & CO., NEVADA, DEALERS IN Family Grocerics, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, and Miners Supplies. KILBOURN’S CORNER, Opposite A. Block & Co's., corner Pine and Commercial streets. M. H. FCNSTON, §. M’RORERTS, INO. PATTISON. BLACKMAN, HOWARD & CO. IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINES AND LIQUORS, 85 Ciay Street, Beween Ballery and Front. ome Door East of the Railroad House. SAN FRANCISCO, aa Orders from the interior command our particular attention, 0. P. BLACKMAN, CHAS. WEBB HOWARD, 8-ly C,H. BLACKMAN. Pa sk. AEA aR DCE se I 5 id he AMERICAN EXCHANGE CIGAR STORE, Co ner of Main and Wavhinglon Streets, HE Undersigned keeps constantly on hamd the choicest brands of Havana CIGARS. together with the best articles of Chewing and Smoking TORACCO. For sale, wholesale and retail. [52-tf ] A. WITKOWSKT. gare, PALMER& McKENNEY, NEVADA CARIRAGE SHP! No. 10 WASHINGTON ST., ABOVE Frisnigs’ RestavRaNt. par Particular attention paid to REPAIRING, -@& Wheelbarrows kept on hand, and for sale. Aug. 18, 1856. 46-tf G. E. WITHINGTON. “6 __ A. G, BENTLY, WITHINGTON & BENTLY, DRALERS IN French and American Paper Hangings, INDOW Shades, Brass Cornice, Gold Mouldings. Paints &e. Painting of all kinds, and paper hanging executed in the best style, at short notice. 49-tf No. 7, Broad street, Nevada, D.& B. LACHMAN, NO. 60 BROAD STREET, NEVADA. —DEALERS IN— Harware, Stoves, Tin-Ware, Crockery, &«. dic. _ &@ All kinds of Tin Ware made to order, -@S Sept. 1856 —12.3m D. & B. LACHMAN. : TRAVELING. NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE. N AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above Line will run as follows: Leaving the office, at Frisbie’s old Stand, Nevada, at § o’clock, A. M, passing by Mountain Spring House, Morgan’s, Cold Spring, White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving at Washington by one o’clock in the afternoon. It is the nearest and best Route to Washington, Omega, Seotchman’s Creek, Poor Man’s Creek, and Eureka. Returning,—The Stages will leave the South Yuba Hotel, Washington, every morning at nine o’clock, and arrive at Nevada by one o'clock P. M., connecting with the California Stage Co’s Coaches for Auburn, Sacramento, Marysville and Shasta. Office—South Yuba Hotel, Washington. A. 8. OLIN, Proprietor. W. S. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. [34-tf CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY. HE STAGES of this Company will leave their Office, at Frisbie’s old Stand, Nevada, as follows: FOR SACRAMENTO. Leaves Nevada at 1 o’clock, A. M., and arriving at Sacmento in time for the 2 o’clock boats for San Francisco. Also, at 4 0’clock, A. M., running via Auburn, as an Accommodation Line to Sacramento. FOR MARYSVILLE. Leaves the above named Office every morning at seven o’cluck, A. M., passing through Grass Valley, Rough & Ready, Empire Ranch. and Long Bar, and arriving in Marysville at 3 o'clock P, M. FOR FOREST CITY, DOWNIRVILLD, PATTERSON, WOLSEY’S, MOORE'S, AND ORLEANS FLATS. Leaves every morning at 6 1-2 o'clock A. M, JAMES HAWORTH, Pres’t. C. 8. Co. (tr W. S. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, 1858, —46-1F Broad Street, Nevada, GEORGE MAY, Proprietor. THE UNGERNIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS friends and the public generally, that he bas become Proprietor of the EMVIRE LIVERY STABLE, and as he designs keeping constantly on band Stock of Fast Horses, Would respectfully solicit the patronage of the Public. Bay Horses kept by the Day or Week on the most reasonable terma, 20-tf GEORGE MAY, LIVERY & SALE STABLE. MAIN STREET, NEVADA. J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE Metropolis Stable, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has added extensively to his already Large and Elegant establishment of Horses, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, &e. &.—they are now prepared to furnish as fine turnouts as can be fonnd in the State. Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses, well equipped for Ladies or Gentlemen will be ready at all times. A long experience in the business and an earnest desire to retain the confidence of his friends, leads him to believe he will be able to give general satisfaction. Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the use of Balls, Parties, &e. &e. The quality of our stock will permit us to say that those seeking pleasure, or engaged on business would do well to give us a call. J. A. LANCASTER. Nevada, Aug. 90, NOTICE TO TEAMSTERS. AGON ROAD trom Nevada to Downieville, by way of . ROBINSON'S CROSSING, This Road is in fine condition, and presents the shortest route and best road for lackers and Teams to all the vari. ous settlements along the Divide, between the South and . Middle and the Middle and North Yubas, by way of Hess’ and Emery’s Crossings. The Road also affords the nearest route for Packers and Travelers from Sacramento, by way of Rough & Ready, Grass Valley and Nevada, and the mines farther South, to Poor man’s Creek, Nelson’s Creek. and all the mining region north of Nevada and Downieville. This Road is as easily traveled as that between Sacramento and Nevada, Four horses ean readily draw from three to four thousand pounds of freight, from Nevada to the top of the hill at Downieville, when the road is not obstructed by heavy rains or snow. . A. Y. ROBINSON, Proprietor. Tone 11th, 18ie°—10-1y* ~ BOOTS AND SHOES. Bel GROCERIES. SION STGRE, MOovTTO: “Small Profits and Quick Returns.” HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT the attention of the Families and Miners of Nevada and vicinity to their well selected stock of Family Groceries, Provisions, Liq &e., Which cannot be exelled in quality, and at the lowest prices. One ofthe firm constantly being in San Francixco, affords us unequalled facilities for purchasing, by which means we feel confident to be able give GENERAL SATISFACTION AS TO PRICES. We have also on hand Mining Implements of best makers. N. B.—Hotel Keepers, Restaurants and Country Dealers, would find it to their advantage to give usa call before purchasing elsewhere, A, ALFXANTFR. N. B.—All Goods celivercd Free of Cha " No, 85 Broad Street, Bicknell’s Building. 46-tf. T. ELLARD BEANS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Groccrics, Provisions, Liquors, Queensware, Mining Tools, +, &e. Al the old favorite Stand of HAMLET DAVIS, N the Fire-Proof Block of Kidd and Knox. opposite the United States Hotel, 52 Broad Street, Nevada. HOTEL AND FAMILY STORES, In every variety and of the choicest qualities. Bay GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE -@@ September 17th, 185¢—00-tf LANDEKER & GATZERT, , DEALERS _1N—= iB. jg Groceries and Provisions, oct CONSTANTLY ON HAND A FULL SUPPLY OF all articles suitable for the Market, in their Fire Proof Building, on Commercial St. Where they will be happy to wait upon all that visit them. J. 8. LANDEKER resides at the Bay, where he is constantly purchasing for the house ere, and no efforts shall be spared to always keep on hand a full assortment of the best quality, which will be sold at a Low PRorit. Ra” GOODS DELIVERED FREE -@& Call and see for yourselves. J, S. LANDEKER. Nevada, Sept. 1856,—45-tf BAILEY GATZERT, . BUY FRESH HEALTHY FLOUR!! THE NEVADA FLOUR MILLS ARE MAKING THE best Flour in this Stale, INERS and others who wish good Flour, will do well _ to enquire for that made at the above Mill, Nearly all the merchants keep it for sale. ——FOR SALE AT THE MILL— Ground Barley, Middlings, Shorts, And Bran. W. J. TILLFY. GREGORY & SPARKS. 46-tf Ls goers removed to their new stand in Kidd & Knox’s building on Pine st., one door above the U. 8. Bakery, are prepared to wait upon their old friends and customers, } and the consumers of Grub generally, according to Gunter, . Having a large and well selected stock on hand consisting of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, MINING TOOLS, CROCKERY WARE, HARDWARE, WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, &c., &e. We feel confident that we can please, and sell goods as . low as the lowest, but not lower, as some have it. We THE NEVADA DEMOCR NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 31, 1856. John Fitch, the Originator of the First Steamboat. In Judge Hall’s**Notes on the Western States the following interesting account of John Fitch, who, in his endeavors to solve the great problem of steam navigation, long preceded Fulton, who reaped not only fame but wealth from his labors : In 1785, John Fitch, a watchmaker in Philadelphia, couceived a design for propelling a a boat by steam. He was both poor aud illiterate, aud many difficulties occurred to frustrate every attempt which he made to try the practicability of hisiuvention. He applied to Conpress for assistance, but was refuscd; aud then e offered his invention to the Spanish government, to be used in the navigation of the Misissippi, but without any better success. At length a company was formed, and funds subscribed for the building ofa steamboat, and in the year 1788 his vessel was launched oun the Deleware. Many crowded to see and rid.cule the novel, and as they supposed, the chimerical experiment. It seems the idea of wheels had not occurred to Mr. Fitch; but instead of them, oars were used, which worked in frames, He was confident of success, and when the boat was ready for trial. she started off in fine style for Burlington. Those who had sneered began to stare, and they who had smiled in derision, looked grave. Away went the boat, and the happy inventor triumphed: over the scepticism of au unbelieving public. The boat performed her trip to Burlington, a distance of twenty miles; but unfortunately burst her boiler in rounding to the wharf at that place, and_the next tide floated her back to the c.ty., Fi.ch persevered and with great d.fficulty procurcd another boiler. After some time, the boat performed another trip to Burlington and Trenton, and returned the same day. She is sa.d to have moved at the rate of eight miles an hour; but something was continually breaking, and the unhappy projector only couquered one diffieulty to encounter another. Perhaps this was not owing to any defeet in his plans, but the low state of the arts at that time, and the difficulty of getting such complicated machinery made with exactness. Fitch became embarassed with debt, and was obliged to abandon theinvent'on, after having satisfied himself of the pract’cability. This ingenious man, who was probably the first inventor of the steamboat, wrote three volumes, which he deposited in manuscript, sealed up, in the Philadelphia library to be opened thirty years after his death. When, or why he came to the West we have not learned; but it is recorded of him that he died and was buried near the Ohio. His three volumes were opened and were found to contain his speculations on mechanics. He details his embarassments and disappointments, with a feeling which shows how . ardently he desired success and which wins for him the sympathy for those who have heart enough to mourn over the blighted prospects of give a general invitation to call and see us. Oct, 29, 1856, DE YOUNG& CO,, WHOLESALR AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Crockery AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. No. 65 Broad Strect -----+++-+-+-Nevada, . AS ON HAND the following articles, which will be sold . at a small advance for the ready CASH. . Brandy, Gin and Whiskey, Porter and Ale, x 4e Hams in brine, Extra Clear Dork, Extra Clear Bacon, Lard, in kegs and tins, Schnapps, New Goshen Butter, Port and Claret Wines, Cal, Bu‘ter, in 5& 101b. tins Champaigne Wine, New Orleans Sugar, Tobacco, of various brands, Crushed Sugar, Cigars, Bar Sugar, Barrel Flour, . China No. 1 Sugar, 8. R. Flour, S MAYERS & WM. R. COE, (successors to P. J. Espen. scheid,) corner of Main and Commercial Streets, would respectfully inform the public that they have purchased the large and well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, . contained in the above establishment, and hope by strict attention to business to merit a share of the publie pat. ronage. . Having just received from San Franciseo a choice and . well selected stock of Boots and shoes, Ladies’ and Misses’ Gaiters, Buskins. Slippers, Children’s Shoes, &ec., &e., they would respectfully invite all those wanting any thing in the above line to give them a call, as they believe, for variety, quality and cheapness, their stock is unsurpassed in the mountains. Repairing done on the shortest notice, in a workmanlike manner, and on the most reasonable terms. s MAYERS, Wm. R. COE, Mr. S. Mayers, late of Grass Valley, and WM. R. Cor, formerly of the Broad Street Boot and Shoe Store, have purchased my entire stock of Boots aud Shoes, and T would . cheerfully recommend them to the public as gentlemen every way worthy their support, and would respectfally . solicit for them the patronage of iny old friends and custo mers, (32-tf] P. J. ESPENSCHEID. $10,000 WORTH OF FURITUNRE! ENTIRE NEW STOCK, THE LARGEST AND best selected ever brought into the mountains, all of which will be seld cheap for CASH, consisting of Bedsteads of all sizes; Cane and Wood Seat Chairs; Cane and Wood Seat Office Chaira: Dining, Card and Center Tables; Extension and Reading Tables; Office Desks and Furniture; Barber's irs; Wash Stands; Looking Glasses of all sizes: Cane Seat and Back Arm Rockers and Nurse Chairs; Mattrasses; Pillows; Pillow Cases; Sheets; Comforters; Feathers, &e. The undersigned would respectfully invite the attention of their old customers and the public generally to their new stock of goods On the ©: cner of Pine and Commercial sts., Where by strict attention to business they hope to merit a liberal share of public patronage. i 4AAtf ABROTT & FWARNS, Great Destraction of Property by the late Fire—$1,500,000. New Stock on hand. NEVADA SHOE STORE. Commercial Street, Next. Door Below Lanidecker’s. s F. HOOK. wouid respectes . = 2 fully inform his old customers and the ae . public, that he has recently purchased a large and well assorted stock of BOOTS & SHOES and has RE-OPENED his store on Commercial Street, (next door below Landecker’s . give him acall. He has a full stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ SHOES, Gents Fine BOOTS and GAITERS, and a splendid assortment of MINING BOOTS, constantly on hand, REPAIRING done on the shortest notice. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Nevada, are respectfully invited to call and examine my stock. Aug. 26th,—47-tf. J. F. HOOK. . ] tarley and Wheat, . Brick Store) where he will be bappy to serve all who may . rs . stock of Goods. Carolina Rice, Plain Flour, China Rice, Potatoes and Corn Meal, Boston Syrup, Brooms and Shovels, Lemon Syrup, Hatches, Axes and Files, Assorted Syrups, Knives, Forks and Spoons, . Black and Green Teas, Vick and Axe Helves, Sperm Candles Hoes, j Adamantine Candles, Hill and Castile Soap, Can Fruits, in all varieties, Lamp Wicks, Starch, Red Herring Camphine Cocoa Shell, Lamp Oil, Tappioca, Tron and Tin Ware, Indigo, Maze, Nutmegs, . Wrapping & Letter Paper, Cloves, Ginger, Alspice, Smoked Beef, Pepper and Mustard, Cal. and Goshen Cheese, Cream Tartar, Nails, assorted sizes, Saleratus, Shot, Powder and Fuse, Washing and Baking Soda, Lanterns, Vermicilla and Macarona, . Cal, and Chili Beans, Mackerel, tayou Beans, Yeast Powders, Ground Coffee, Pickles, in kegs and glass, Java and Rio Coffee, Cranberries, 1 Rica Coffee, Tomato Catsup, Apples, Tepper Sauce, Chili Peaches, Assorted Sauces, Salt. in sacks and boxes, Pie Fruits, Quicksilver, Jellies and Jams. in glass, Lamp Glasses, Also a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. . Our endeavors shall not be required to please those that should favor us with a eall for any of the above articles, or we defy competition for the quality and PRICES OF OUR GooDs. Bp All Goods purchased of us, delivered FREE OF CHARGE and with punctuality. -@% E. DEYOUNG & CO. . Nevada, Sept. 1856.—1-tf ~ JESSE 8. WALL & BROTHER, DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Miner’s Supplies, Preserved Fruits, Liquors, &e. No. 55 Broad Street, Nevada. . iy ge completed our new fire-proof building, we are . i now receiving the large«t Steck of Goods ever brought . to this place. Having plenty of room, and being secure . against fire, it is our intention to keep on hand at all times a full assortment of all articles to be found in similar establishments, which will be sold to Miners and Families . On the most Reasonable Terms. . Our Stock consists in part of the following asssortment of Family Groceries, &c. . $,000 Lbs Goshen butter IGAR, COFYEF, : SWARE, . { 3,000 Lbs. 8. C. Hams, 100 Bibs, Flour; 3,000 Lbs. Side Bacon; 8,000 Lhs. Hams; 1,000 Lbs. Lard; ‘A, RICE, . 500 Qr. Sacks Flour; With a complete stock of uf 10,000 Lbs. Potatoes; TOBACCO, FRESH FRUITS, HARDWARE, QUEE re. Kc. #@~ GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE-@@. We invite the attention of Country Deulers to our large As we have unusual facilities for purchasing, we are confident that we can sellon such terms as will make it to their advantage to trade with us instead of . going below for their supplies. J. S. WALL & BROTHER, Broad Street. ‘BRENTANO & FURTH, CoRNER MAIN AND Ficme Streets, Nortu San JUAN, Nevada County, WHOLESALEAND RETAIL DEALERS IN Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, . Boots and Shoes, Hata, Blankets, & India Rubber Goods. EP constantly on hand the largest and best Selected Stock of Clothing &c., in allits various branches to be found in any Mountain town. The citizens of San Juan and surrounding towns. will find it to their advantage to give us a eall, and examine the PRICE and QUALITY before purchasing elsewhere. BRENTANO & FURTH. North San Juan, Sept., 3, ~856.—48-tf JOHN BOUE, FRENCH INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR, MONEY BROKER. ENUINE French Wines, Cognaca, &c. Ground Coffee in the City. Versons who wish to get a fair interest for their money will do well by calling at his office. J. B. can spare one or two honrs in the afternoon, and will give lessons to Ladies and Gentlemenin, the French Language and l'enmanship. Terms moderate. 3-tf No. 13, Broad street, Nevada. AUCTION SALES! P.W.TAYLOR AUCTION AND COMMISSION MERCHANT. Fire Proof Brick Store on Commercial Street. Especial attention will be given to out door Real Estate, and every deseription of property and Merchandise, in Nevada or any part of the County. aa M’dee. Solict'ed on Public and Private Sale. -@B Nevada Sept. 40. 1856—5?2-tf, \ (INING CLAIM FOR SALE.—ONE SHARE IN the Golden Age Tunnel Co. on Cooly’s Hill, adjoining Shelby Hill. Inquire of J. C. DUFFY, at the Foundry on Spring street, or at this office. 8-tf ila ca Mechta OR SALE—ALL VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS, Enquire of C. T. OVERTON The very best September 16, 1856—tf. ; “ KEYSTONE MARKET. HE SUBSCRIBERS having just completed their New Store, near the foot of Main and Broad streets, beg leave to inform their friends and the public that they have now removed to the above Stand, where they are prepared to serve their old customers and the public with The Choicest Meats and Vegetables which can be found in the Market, and at prices low enough to be in keeping with the times. We kill none but American cattle of the best quality, and keep always on hand a good supply of meats of all kinds, KENT & MCALLISTER, Nevada, August 20th, 1846—46-tf Fresh Meat! Fresh Meat!! CITY MARKET, Broad Street, Nevada. AMES MONROE would inform his old customers oJ and the public generauy, t.at he has re-established his MEAT MARKET on Broad Street, and is ready to furnish good Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal and Vegetables as before the fire. He will be happy to wait on all, and assures them that he designs keeping the best meat to be found in California. Nevada, August 20, 185¢—46-tf. UNITED STATES BAKERY, Pine Street, first Door below Kidd & Knox’s Brick Store. HE UNDERSIGNED, having rebuilt and fitted up their BAKERY, on the site of the old stand, are now prepared to furnish their old customers, and all who may give them a call, with all kinds of BREAD and CAKE at prices to suit the times. BOSTON BROWN BREAD AND GRAHAM BREAD of a very superior quality, constantly on hand; also, Fruit, Lemon, Pound and Sponge Cake. Wedding Parties, Families and Restaurants supplied with every variety of Bread and Pastry usually found in New York Bakeries, at wholesale ia. A good assortment of PIE FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, FIGS, PRUNES, TAMARINDS, STRAWBERRIES, &c. &@FRESH EGGS and CHEESE constantly op hand. -@@ 42 tf DR & LEPPERT / . genius, . cess of the plan, which in his hands failed only ‘for the want of pecuniary means, He confidently predicts the future sueHe prophesies that in less than a century, we shall see our western rivers swarming with steamboats; and expresses a wish to be buried on the shores of the Ohio, where the song of the boatman may enliven his resting place, aud the music of the steam engine soothe his spirit. What an idea! Yet how natural to the mind of an ardent pro. jector, whose whole life bas been devoted to one darling object, which it was not his destiny to accomplish! And how touching is the sentiment found in one of his journals: “The day will come when some more powerful man will get fame and riches ‘rom my invention; but nobody will believe that poor John Vitch can do anytning worthy of success,”’ Avnoruer Casrer Havser Srory.—A letter in the Altegeimene Zeitung tells a most romantic story of a girl who was found in November, 1853, . waudering about near the village of Weiskircheu jin the Bunat, almost in a savage state, unable to speak intelligibly, though she was full grown. . The girl has been carefully educated, since that time, by Friedrich Lek, the teacher to whom she was coufided by the municipal authoritics of Offenbach. Sheis now able to give some account of herself, and the result has been published by Herr Eck in a pamphlet just printed at Frankfort. What can be collected from her is that before she was five years old she was seized and carried away from her mother, who lived, according to her description, ia a large . house, like a castle, with three towers, and probably situated somewhere in Nuagary, Some tifteen or sixteen years afterward she . lived in a place underground, in the midst ofa forest, where she was teuded by an old woman . called Bertha, and a man named Eleazar used . to bring food and clothes for both of them.— About seven years after her arrival there, a lt remained there from that time, No instruction was giv’n to either of the children, but they were kindly treated. ~In October 1853. their foster mother. Bertha, took the girl out-of the cavern, put her into a carriage drawn by two horses, and conveyed her to the place where . she was abundoned, near Aschaffenburg whence she wandered about until she was found by the country people. The little boy was left behind in the underground abode, Snch is the story which Herr Eck has been able to gather from the girl's broken recollections, The Austrian . Government has directed all possible researches to be made by the local authorities to clear up the mysterious affair. Tue Brirish DEMONSTRATION AGAINST PERSIA. —A letter to the New York Commercial Advertiser, dated London, October 14, says: The intelligence of a large expedition fitting out at Bombay, to make a demonstration against Persia, bas taken the Londou, public rather by surprise, although it was known that nothing could have been worse than our relations with . Persia throughout the whole of the Russian war. Indeed that kingdom is already little better than . a Russian province, and it is by this means that the Czar is expected to give direction to his future course of aggression. As, however, he is not anxious to find himself in new d.fficulties till he shall have rested from his late defeat, and also matured the wonderfulalliances against England, which are some day to achieve the most glorious results for absolutism in general. and Russia in particular, the determination of the British Ministry to enter the field at once may embarass the progress of the movement.— If similar promptitude had been shown in the case of Turkey, there would probably, even in that case, have been no war. The ostensible raason for the present demonstration consists in being understood that the Persians have attacked and occupied Herat, a celebrated fortress on the frontier of Cabul, the integrity of which was some few years back guaranteed to Dost Mohamed, There also remains to be settled a rupture which occurred during the Russian war, the Persian Government having at that time for obvious purposes picked a quarrel with the Hon. Mr. Murray, the British Minister at Teheran. Wastep Time.—Lost wealth may be restored by industry—the wreck of health regained by temperance—forgotten knowledge restored by study—alienated friendship soothcd iuto forgetfulness—even forfeited reputation won back by patience and virtue. But who ever again looked upon his vanished bours—recalled his slighted esgie stamped with wisdom, and effaced from eaven’s record the the fearful blot of wasted time, a . tle baby, two or three months old, named Adolf . was brought to the subterranean dwelling, and Later News from Sonora. } The Clamor Publico of Los Angeles, of the 20th inst., acknowledges advices from Sonora up to the 16th of November, It appears that a slight . calm iu the revolution of that State bas taken . place, though itis expected to break out shortly . with reuewed strength, Many families, taking . advautage of this temporary quict, are making . their preparations to leave, or are already ou their way to California, With an imm gration of this kind pouring into this State from Souo. ra, it will probably be hard work to get up the . grand company of emigrants to Souora from . Californ.a. of which the Los Augeles papers . were speaking @ mouth or so back. In Opodepe, four corflets had taken place . between the two parties, ia which the losses on each side are said tohave been heavy, Ganda. ra’s forces had taken prisoner ana shot oue of . the princ:pal inhabitants of that district, Senor Jesus Barragan. The rancheros are being plun. dcred by the troops of both sides, aud the losses . are very heavy. Don Ignacio Pesqueira has been appointed Governor and Commaudate General, ad interem, of Sonora. It is not, however, . expected that he will be able to put a stop to hostilities, and all are anxiously awaiting the . arrival of Gen. Yanes, A lady named Maria) Amparo, who had been bauished to Muleje in! Lower California, had managed to be set ashore . at Mazatlan. Don Manuel Gandara, it is said has gone to the capitol to ask the protection of . the central goverument, and also to try to get the appointment of Governor of Souora, The . Clamor hopes he may be shot, arid in a long invective against the whole Gandara family, whose unbounded ambition, it remarks, has been the cause ofall the evils suffered ia Sonora for years past, says, that there is no hope for . prosperity or peace in that unhappy couatry . while any of them continue to breathe its air. Tue Last Suicrpr 1y San Francisco.—The Sun furnishes the following particulars of a case which has excited some interest: Yesterday Coroner Ket held an inquest on the body of Bartholomew Walz, who attempted to commit suicide on the 13th inst., by shooting himself through the head, aud who diced oa Monday moriing at oue o’cluck, from the effects of his wounds. Dr. Burns testified that, at the time of the occurrence, he attend.d on the wounded man, and desired to remove him to the County Hospital. Walz declined being removed, as he had sufficient funds for medical attendance, and desircd the Doctor to take charge of the same, as follows: $352 in cash 24 ounces of gold, dust, and a note payable on de mand, dated December 8th, 1856, on Messrs, Thompson & Osborne of Old Gulch, for the sum . of $309, with interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum. He declined to answer a question as to the cause of the rash act. The day before death ensued, Walz deeply regretted shooting himself, and hoped to recover. The . jury returned a verdict of suicide, committed while under abberation of the mind, aud found deceased to have been a native of Barance, and aged 25 years, Deatu or Con. Naraan Boons.—The Springfield (Mo.) Advertiser mentious the death of} Col. Nathan Boone, youngest son of Daniel Boone, aged seventy-six years. Thus it is that the families of those old pioneers, whose history reads like a romance, aud to whose intrepidity aud marvelous powers of endurance, aud unyielding determination, we owe the reclaiming of the “bloody grounds” of Kentucky, aud the wilds of the West, from the domiuion of fierecly savage tribes, are passing from amoug us,— Booue isa name associated with much that is manly and heroic and grand in pioneer character, His descendants have been among the most rere . WHOLE NO. 169. VARIETIES. Wonverrut Loxogvity.—A lady bas recently died at Actopan, Mexico, at the wonderful age of 139 years. We may well say that the oldest inhabitant of Mexico or any other country is dead. One hundrd and thirty-nine years! what a history is included in this time! and how trivial must have appeared to her the revolutions and strifes in her country. She had seen in her time twenty-eight changes in the delegates of Spani+h power, and has, since the indypendence of her country. seen the fifty changes wh'ch took place in the administration of the government. Altogether. Mexico has had over seventyfive changes in the Chief Magistrate of the country in this woman’s life time. Mcrver axp Su:e:pr.—The San Joaquin Republican gives an aceount of a terrible tragi dy which took place at Columb'a on the 15th inst. A gambler by the name of John Cardinell, had been living with a beautiful Cast Ivan woman, . who was the wife of a Spaniard whose residence was at Mokelumne Htil. On the day of the murder, the Spaniard went to Columbia in quest of his wife, and upon her refusing to retarn with him, he drew a pistol and shot her in the breast, and then shot himself through the heart. The man died instantly, but the woman was living at last accounts, though mortally woundcd. Gamprinc.—The Sacramento Times says that gambling now prevailsin that city to almost as great an extent as when it was legal’zed. It is not carried on openly, nor is its parapherwalia . exhibited to the gaze of the multitude, but those who have any desire to try their luck at a game of faro, monte, or almost any other game of hazard can readily be accomodated, So notorious are these places that nearly every c't zen, and certainly all the city authorities, know of their whereabouts. Yet, no effort has been made of late to enforce the law for their sup. pression. Minina Exrepitron.—It is said that a party is about to leave San Franciseo, who will go in . a sailing vessel to the head of the Gulf of California, and from thcre to the vicinity of the Arizona copper mine, in the Gadsden purchare, where they will rendezvous, with the intent on . of making a descent upon Sonora. The ostensible purpose of the party will be to go to Ar‘zona, to settle, but they will go well armed and equipped, and about tive hundred of them will soon leave. IpENTIFIED.—The man who was kitlhd hy a circular saw flying from its gearing, at San Francisco, some time since, proves to have been Erastus Shore, of Gales creek. Oregon, THe was on his way to Alton, Illinois, from which place he emigrated in 1852. The d ceased, when he left Ovegon, had four hundr d dollars, wh'ch is missing. The Coroner calls upon any person with whom it may have been dcpositcd, to produce it, Hoy. Isaac EB, Morse. ex-member of Congress from Louisiana. bas been appointed Envoy Extraordinary to New Granada, commission d to jeffuct an amicable settlement of the difficulty . growing out of the Panama rot, aud, it is also said to endeaver to make arrangements by whch the Unitid States may exere'se sume sort of jurisdiction over the Isthmus route, at least, so fur as the protection of her own citizeus are concerned. Founp Hit.—The Sonoma Widow Enima, who saia she had $8,000 per year, and advertised for “sealed proposals,’ has found some hand:ome young “feller,’’ “ just suited to her mind.’ She marricd him, and has got him, According to her account she had many offers, some of whom were too modest to give thesr real names, and others, she imagines, were more anxious for the highly respected of the advaucing settlers in the Valley of the Mississippi. His owu history imparis spirit and thrilling interest to many a tale, aud our own favorite Missouri artist, Biuugham, had advaaced his owa fame by the histori cal painting of Boone, on his way to the West, in momentary fear of attack from cratly foes, as he passed the defiles where Lid.ans love to} make their ambuseades. His son, Nathan Boone, was marked by the same active habits, the same love of adventure, aad the same taste for mu Ltary service, that characterised his father, avd during the most . of his long life, down to the war with Mex:co, . he was employed in military duty upon the . frontier. . ee eee } . { . . . A New Licurin Enou su Lrrerature.—tThe . Londou /’ress says that all the readable articles . in Household Words are written by a youug fellow named Sala. This young literary Boheman, as we have heard from other sources, is a most remarkable instance of a literary mm ¢, . and his feeund ty is vot less marvelous than his imitative talents. He writes so much in the style of either D’ckens or Thackeray. that it} would take a sharp critic to distinguish the false from the real author; aud, what is more marvclous still, is his faculty of imitating popular actors, People have wondered at the fertility of invention and industry of Dickens, in writing €0 many of the articles ‘in the Household Words, while he was at the same time engaged in wr. t. ing his Bleak House and Little Dorrit. But th secret of his woiderful fertil ty is expluined by the announcemeat of the fact thathe has ao admiiable Crichton in his pay who acts as his double, This literary journo yman is a son of . Madame Sala, a theatrical performer. Artesian WELL.—The artesian well at Stockton has been-borid to the depth of 495 fe t, The . Republ'can says that some time since a vein was struck which causid the wat-r to run ont. at the top of the p'pe, which becoming troublesome to the workmen. a hole was cut in the p pe . some two feet blow the surface. anda diteb dug to convey the water into the bed of the slough. . On Saturday it was rushing out in a stream ax large ag a man’s wrist, and forming quite a little stream, The water is quite warm, and has . a milky or soapstone apperance, During the progress of the well to its pzeasant depth, as singular as it may scem, not a rock large enough to obstruct the progress of the angur has been struck. At present the progress is through a bed of gravel und blue clay. . Tur Centrat Sun.—All scientific men have . maintained that there must be a central point if not acentral sun, around which the whole universe revolves. Mecdler who is unquestionably one of the greatest astronomers ever known, has given this subject his special atttention; and he has come to the osonclusion that Aloyane, the principal star in the groupe known as Pleiades, now occupies the centre of gravity. and is at present the grand central sun around which the whole starry universe revolves. This is one of the most interesting and important astronomical announcements ever made, though itis very likely that, but for the eminent scientific position of the anthor, it would be treated as visionary. Another interesting statement in this con. nection is made hy Mr. Thompson, one of the physicists, who, with Carnot, Soule, Meyer, and others, has largely contributed towards estab. lishing the relations between beat and mechan. ical force, and who has extended his research’ 8 to the heat emitted by the sun; which heat, he . observes, corresponds to the development of . mechanical force; which, in the space of abont . 100 years is equivalent to the whole active force . required to produce the movement of all the . planete.— National Intelligencer. loaves than the fish. Proresson Morse Kntourep.—The King of Denmark has conferred the order of Daneborg on Professer Morse, for his invention of the maguet’e telegraph, The inventive genius and scientific knowkdge which have placed in possession of the world this, the greatest and most useful invention the mid of mau bas ever ori. winated, receives homage in every part of the globe. Duatn or Gorrne’s Secrerary.—Vienna pap:rs announce the d.ath of Doctor Fricdr ch Krauter, at the age of s'xty-six. He was the private seeretary and int’mate friend of Goethe, Mr. Lewes,,in bis life of the great poet, sp aks of him as “his last secretary, Kraut r who never speaks of him (Goethe) but with ‘dolatry.” Destreerive Tornapo.—The village of Little. ton, situat d about fifteen m les from the Tlinois . river, in Scuyler county, was vist d by a most . destructive tornado. or whirlw nd, on the 23d ult., by wh'ch nearly every house in the place was entirely destroyed. aid several p:rsons ini jured, it is fearcd, fatally. Apventeres or A Bottie.—A bottle thrown overboard from the sb’p Ad roidack, on the banks of Newfoundland, in September, 1855, lcontaining a letter froma lady on board toa friend in Ireland, was pek dup in the river Shanoon. in Anensi, 1856, aud the letter for; wardid to its address, Arrenpr av Suicre.—Jderome Grey attempted . to commit su‘e'de in Stockton on Tuesday evenling, Dee. 23d, by tak'ng arsenic. The poison . was speed ly removed from his stomach, aud he was recovering, Ill success and spiritualism had made him insane, 4A Nosk Bir Orr.—At San Andreas, last week. vomas Kenney and Jobu Karwin had a fight, in the course of wh'ch Kenney bit off the end of Karwin’s nose. Kenney has been held to answer acharge of mayhem at the next term of the Court of Sessions. Srappine Arram 1x San Franxcrsco,—On Monday night. Dee. 26d anepro was stabbed at San Jose Point, North Beech. by a man named Wm. Hampson, and is not expected to live, Hampson was taken into custody, Rornery.—The store of Mr. Lyons, at Sonora, was entered on Sunday night, Dee. 21st. by means of false keys. and the robbers suceeeded in getting five hundred dollars in money, besides several articles of jewelry. Tun ANciENT Percvrans.—dn the interior of . Peru, there has recently been d scovered a beautiful tunnel under a river, the work of the old Inca Indians, and a lasting proof of their civilization. Batoonrna.—A paper balloon fell in one of the streets of San Francisco, the other day, and was consnmed. It was supposed to have come from Oakland. Sucar Crop.—The new sugar crop of Lonisiana, so far as the yield of cane is concerned, hes been very poor. The sugar itself is beautiful. Ciaars.—The Golden Era est’mates the cost of cigars smokid in San Franciseo, at $6,000 per day. Demanp ror Lanterns.—The Supervisors of San Francisco have shut off the gas lights. The people trust to carrying lanterns, INSANE AsyLUM.—The Trustees of the Stockton Insane Acylum have elected H. T. Compton Treasurer of the institution. OranGes.—Good oranges sell at Kona, Sandwich Islands, at ten dollars per thousand. Tue Bankrne Hovses of San Franeiseo were all closed on Christmas.

13. VOL. IV, NO. EVADA DEMOCRAT, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY I. J. ROLFE & CO. OFFICE—BROAD STREET, NEVADA, TERMS: For one year, in advance, Six months, Three months, Single Copies, “ROSENHEIM & BRO. AND DEALERS IN Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, &e. At their Old Stand, Main Street, Nevada. MOSES ROSENHEIM, AARON ROSENHEIM, Pp. S—GOLD DUST BOUGHT AT THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. 46-tf CHAS. W. YOUNG, MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —AND— _DEALER IN FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, DIAMOND WORK, ee. Junction of Main and Commercial Streets Nevada. CHARLES W. MULFORD, ‘ay 4 NK E R,—At his O11 Stand, on Main Street, B abo I will pay the highest prices for GOLD DUST, GULP BARS, and COUNTY ORDERS; will procare Drafts yable in any of the Atlantic States, Canada, or Europe, » sums to suit; forward Dust for Coinage at the U. 3. anch Mint, and if desired, will make advances on the MutT CHECKS on DREXEL, SATHER & CHURCH, San Brancisco. AT PAR. tf AS sage’) . ED Sk Se ad WILL'AMSON & DAWLEY, “ay ANKERS, and dealers in GOLD DUST—No, 30 Main Street, Nevada, : ‘ A . DRAW BILLS OF EXCHANGE at sight, in sums to suit rehasers. on Rear x if CHAS, MORGAN & CO,. NEW YORK, * DARBY & BARKSDALE, +7. 1,0U TS. SIGHT CHECKS on San Franci-co or Sacramento, at par. aa QUICKSILBVER, BY THE FLASK OR POUND, — (tf ~~ B, MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, tly attended to, and in the best ; t, above Vine, Nevada. ‘ ia € style of All work promp’ 46-tf ‘i Athe art. Commercial stree’ “PURNITURE WA REROOMS. JOHN McFARLAND, DEALER IN * FURNITURE, BEDS, MA TRASSES, PILLOWS, PILLOW CASES, SHEETS, €c. No. 14 Commerein} Street, Nevada. 21-1f STANTON BUCKNER, ©, WILSON HILL, a BUCKNER & HILL, AVING associated themselves together in the practice of the Law, will attend promptly to all business confided to their care in Nevada and adjoining counties. Orrick—-Over © W. Mulford's Banking House. Main st., Nevatla. July 2, 1856,—15-1F WM. H. MARTIN, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Orrice—In Alban’s Brick Building, corner of Broad and 'Pine sireets, Nevada. 9-tf DAVID BELDEN. GH), W. YANT, BELDEN & YANT, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Orrice.—No. 4 Second story of Alban's Brick Building Corner Broad aud Pine Streets, vevada, 6-tf. H, l. THORNTON, Jr., ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Orvrice—In Kel-ey’s Brick Building, Commercial street, thelow Vine street, Nevada, i ; = 51-tf WM. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. out Room, up stairs, Demoerat Building, Broad {n. OFFick—Ft street, Newar ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. Orrice, No, 10 Bick NELL’s Brock, Broan 8t. NEVADA, Re , 185". —47-tf ; GE , 8. Herr. CHASE & HUPP, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Orrcr—Front Room, up stairs, of Democrat Office, Broad street, Nevarla. pope lt FRANCIS J. DUNS, HENRY MEREDITH. DUNN & MEREDITH, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW Orricr—Secon’ Story of Alban’s Brick Building, corner Broad and Vine Streets, Nevada, & HH. CHASE, J. R. M’CONNELL, wm. M. STEWART, MeCONNELL & STEWART, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW. Will practice in all the Courts of the Fourteenth Judicial District. and in the Supreme Court. Ornicr—Crittenten’s Brick Building, Main Street. [4-tf HENRY L. JOACHIMSSEN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Orricr—With McConnell & Stewart, in Kidd and Knox’s Brick Building, corner Broad and Pine streets, Nevada. W. G. von POELLNITZ, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Tenders his profeesional services to the citizens o )Nevada and vicinity. Orricr--At Frank Thayer’s Drug Store, No. 14 Commer cial street. [3-tf OVERTON, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. Ornce--Alban’s Brick Building—rear of the Drug Store— Neva‘a Wikies Bee Ge is -1€ McROBERTS, FUNSTON & CO., NEVADA, DEALERS IN Family Grocerics, Provisions, Wines, Liquors, and Miners Supplies. KILBOURN’S CORNER, Opposite A. Block & Co's., corner Pine and Commercial streets. M. H. FCNSTON, §. M’RORERTS, INO. PATTISON. BLACKMAN, HOWARD & CO. IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC WINES AND LIQUORS, 85 Ciay Street, Beween Ballery and Front. ome Door East of the Railroad House. SAN FRANCISCO, aa Orders from the interior command our particular attention, 0. P. BLACKMAN, CHAS. WEBB HOWARD, 8-ly C,H. BLACKMAN. Pa sk. AEA aR DCE se I 5 id he AMERICAN EXCHANGE CIGAR STORE, Co ner of Main and Wavhinglon Streets, HE Undersigned keeps constantly on hamd the choicest brands of Havana CIGARS. together with the best articles of Chewing and Smoking TORACCO. For sale, wholesale and retail. [52-tf ] A. WITKOWSKT. gare, PALMER& McKENNEY, NEVADA CARIRAGE SHP! No. 10 WASHINGTON ST., ABOVE Frisnigs’ RestavRaNt. par Particular attention paid to REPAIRING, -@& Wheelbarrows kept on hand, and for sale. Aug. 18, 1856. 46-tf G. E. WITHINGTON. “6 __ A. G, BENTLY, WITHINGTON & BENTLY, DRALERS IN French and American Paper Hangings, INDOW Shades, Brass Cornice, Gold Mouldings. Paints &e. Painting of all kinds, and paper hanging executed in the best style, at short notice. 49-tf No. 7, Broad street, Nevada, D.& B. LACHMAN, NO. 60 BROAD STREET, NEVADA. —DEALERS IN— Harware, Stoves, Tin-Ware, Crockery, &«. dic. _ &@ All kinds of Tin Ware made to order, -@S Sept. 1856 —12.3m D. & B. LACHMAN. : TRAVELING. NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE. N AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above Line will run as follows: Leaving the office, at Frisbie’s old Stand, Nevada, at § o’clock, A. M, passing by Mountain Spring House, Morgan’s, Cold Spring, White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving at Washington by one o’clock in the afternoon. It is the nearest and best Route to Washington, Omega, Seotchman’s Creek, Poor Man’s Creek, and Eureka. Returning,—The Stages will leave the South Yuba Hotel, Washington, every morning at nine o’clock, and arrive at Nevada by one o'clock P. M., connecting with the California Stage Co’s Coaches for Auburn, Sacramento, Marysville and Shasta. Office—South Yuba Hotel, Washington. A. 8. OLIN, Proprietor. W. S. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. [34-tf CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY. HE STAGES of this Company will leave their Office, at Frisbie’s old Stand, Nevada, as follows: FOR SACRAMENTO. Leaves Nevada at 1 o’clock, A. M., and arriving at Sacmento in time for the 2 o’clock boats for San Francisco. Also, at 4 0’clock, A. M., running via Auburn, as an Accommodation Line to Sacramento. FOR MARYSVILLE. Leaves the above named Office every morning at seven o’cluck, A. M., passing through Grass Valley, Rough & Ready, Empire Ranch. and Long Bar, and arriving in Marysville at 3 o'clock P, M. FOR FOREST CITY, DOWNIRVILLD, PATTERSON, WOLSEY’S, MOORE'S, AND ORLEANS FLATS. Leaves every morning at 6 1-2 o'clock A. M, JAMES HAWORTH, Pres’t. C. 8. Co. (tr W. S. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, 1858, —46-1F Broad Street, Nevada, GEORGE MAY, Proprietor. THE UNGERNIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS friends and the public generally, that he bas become Proprietor of the EMVIRE LIVERY STABLE, and as he designs keeping constantly on band Stock of Fast Horses, Would respectfully solicit the patronage of the Public. Bay Horses kept by the Day or Week on the most reasonable terma, 20-tf GEORGE MAY, LIVERY & SALE STABLE. MAIN STREET, NEVADA. J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE Metropolis Stable, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has added extensively to his already Large and Elegant establishment of Horses, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, &e. &.—they are now prepared to furnish as fine turnouts as can be fonnd in the State. Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses, well equipped for Ladies or Gentlemen will be ready at all times. A long experience in the business and an earnest desire to retain the confidence of his friends, leads him to believe he will be able to give general satisfaction. Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the use of Balls, Parties, &e. &e. The quality of our stock will permit us to say that those seeking pleasure, or engaged on business would do well to give us a call. J. A. LANCASTER. Nevada, Aug. 90, NOTICE TO TEAMSTERS. AGON ROAD trom Nevada to Downieville, by way of . ROBINSON'S CROSSING, This Road is in fine condition, and presents the shortest route and best road for lackers and Teams to all the vari. ous settlements along the Divide, between the South and . Middle and the Middle and North Yubas, by way of Hess’ and Emery’s Crossings. The Road also affords the nearest route for Packers and Travelers from Sacramento, by way of Rough & Ready, Grass Valley and Nevada, and the mines farther South, to Poor man’s Creek, Nelson’s Creek. and all the mining region north of Nevada and Downieville. This Road is as easily traveled as that between Sacramento and Nevada, Four horses ean readily draw from three to four thousand pounds of freight, from Nevada to the top of the hill at Downieville, when the road is not obstructed by heavy rains or snow. . A. Y. ROBINSON, Proprietor. Tone 11th, 18ie°—10-1y* ~ BOOTS AND SHOES. Bel GROCERIES. SION STGRE, MOovTTO: “Small Profits and Quick Returns.” HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT the attention of the Families and Miners of Nevada and vicinity to their well selected stock of Family Groceries, Provisions, Liq &e., Which cannot be exelled in quality, and at the lowest prices. One ofthe firm constantly being in San Francixco, affords us unequalled facilities for purchasing, by which means we feel confident to be able give GENERAL SATISFACTION AS TO PRICES. We have also on hand Mining Implements of best makers. N. B.—Hotel Keepers, Restaurants and Country Dealers, would find it to their advantage to give usa call before purchasing elsewhere, A, ALFXANTFR. N. B.—All Goods celivercd Free of Cha " No, 85 Broad Street, Bicknell’s Building. 46-tf. T. ELLARD BEANS & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Groccrics, Provisions, Liquors, Queensware, Mining Tools, +, &e. Al the old favorite Stand of HAMLET DAVIS, N the Fire-Proof Block of Kidd and Knox. opposite the United States Hotel, 52 Broad Street, Nevada. HOTEL AND FAMILY STORES, In every variety and of the choicest qualities. Bay GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE -@@ September 17th, 185¢—00-tf LANDEKER & GATZERT, , DEALERS _1N—= iB. jg Groceries and Provisions, oct CONSTANTLY ON HAND A FULL SUPPLY OF all articles suitable for the Market, in their Fire Proof Building, on Commercial St. Where they will be happy to wait upon all that visit them. J. 8. LANDEKER resides at the Bay, where he is constantly purchasing for the house ere, and no efforts shall be spared to always keep on hand a full assortment of the best quality, which will be sold at a Low PRorit. Ra” GOODS DELIVERED FREE -@& Call and see for yourselves. J, S. LANDEKER. Nevada, Sept. 1856,—45-tf BAILEY GATZERT, . BUY FRESH HEALTHY FLOUR!! THE NEVADA FLOUR MILLS ARE MAKING THE best Flour in this Stale, INERS and others who wish good Flour, will do well _ to enquire for that made at the above Mill, Nearly all the merchants keep it for sale. ——FOR SALE AT THE MILL— Ground Barley, Middlings, Shorts, And Bran. W. J. TILLFY. GREGORY & SPARKS. 46-tf Ls goers removed to their new stand in Kidd & Knox’s building on Pine st., one door above the U. 8. Bakery, are prepared to wait upon their old friends and customers, } and the consumers of Grub generally, according to Gunter, . Having a large and well selected stock on hand consisting of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, MINING TOOLS, CROCKERY WARE, HARDWARE, WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, &c., &e. We feel confident that we can please, and sell goods as . low as the lowest, but not lower, as some have it. We THE NEVADA DEMOCR NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 31, 1856. John Fitch, the Originator of the First Steamboat. In Judge Hall’s**Notes on the Western States the following interesting account of John Fitch, who, in his endeavors to solve the great problem of steam navigation, long preceded Fulton, who reaped not only fame but wealth from his labors : In 1785, John Fitch, a watchmaker in Philadelphia, couceived a design for propelling a a boat by steam. He was both poor aud illiterate, aud many difficulties occurred to frustrate every attempt which he made to try the practicability of hisiuvention. He applied to Conpress for assistance, but was refuscd; aud then e offered his invention to the Spanish government, to be used in the navigation of the Misissippi, but without any better success. At length a company was formed, and funds subscribed for the building ofa steamboat, and in the year 1788 his vessel was launched oun the Deleware. Many crowded to see and rid.cule the novel, and as they supposed, the chimerical experiment. It seems the idea of wheels had not occurred to Mr. Fitch; but instead of them, oars were used, which worked in frames, He was confident of success, and when the boat was ready for trial. she started off in fine style for Burlington. Those who had sneered began to stare, and they who had smiled in derision, looked grave. Away went the boat, and the happy inventor triumphed: over the scepticism of au unbelieving public. The boat performed her trip to Burlington, a distance of twenty miles; but unfortunately burst her boiler in rounding to the wharf at that place, and_the next tide floated her back to the c.ty., Fi.ch persevered and with great d.fficulty procurcd another boiler. After some time, the boat performed another trip to Burlington and Trenton, and returned the same day. She is sa.d to have moved at the rate of eight miles an hour; but something was continually breaking, and the unhappy projector only couquered one diffieulty to encounter another. Perhaps this was not owing to any defeet in his plans, but the low state of the arts at that time, and the difficulty of getting such complicated machinery made with exactness. Fitch became embarassed with debt, and was obliged to abandon theinvent'on, after having satisfied himself of the pract’cability. This ingenious man, who was probably the first inventor of the steamboat, wrote three volumes, which he deposited in manuscript, sealed up, in the Philadelphia library to be opened thirty years after his death. When, or why he came to the West we have not learned; but it is recorded of him that he died and was buried near the Ohio. His three volumes were opened and were found to contain his speculations on mechanics. He details his embarassments and disappointments, with a feeling which shows how . ardently he desired success and which wins for him the sympathy for those who have heart enough to mourn over the blighted prospects of give a general invitation to call and see us. Oct, 29, 1856, DE YOUNG& CO,, WHOLESALR AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Groceries, Provisions, Liquors, Crockery AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. No. 65 Broad Strect -----+++-+-+-Nevada, . AS ON HAND the following articles, which will be sold . at a small advance for the ready CASH. . Brandy, Gin and Whiskey, Porter and Ale, x 4e Hams in brine, Extra Clear Dork, Extra Clear Bacon, Lard, in kegs and tins, Schnapps, New Goshen Butter, Port and Claret Wines, Cal, Bu‘ter, in 5& 101b. tins Champaigne Wine, New Orleans Sugar, Tobacco, of various brands, Crushed Sugar, Cigars, Bar Sugar, Barrel Flour, . China No. 1 Sugar, 8. R. Flour, S MAYERS & WM. R. COE, (successors to P. J. Espen. scheid,) corner of Main and Commercial Streets, would respectfully inform the public that they have purchased the large and well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, . contained in the above establishment, and hope by strict attention to business to merit a share of the publie pat. ronage. . Having just received from San Franciseo a choice and . well selected stock of Boots and shoes, Ladies’ and Misses’ Gaiters, Buskins. Slippers, Children’s Shoes, &ec., &e., they would respectfully invite all those wanting any thing in the above line to give them a call, as they believe, for variety, quality and cheapness, their stock is unsurpassed in the mountains. Repairing done on the shortest notice, in a workmanlike manner, and on the most reasonable terms. s MAYERS, Wm. R. COE, Mr. S. Mayers, late of Grass Valley, and WM. R. Cor, formerly of the Broad Street Boot and Shoe Store, have purchased my entire stock of Boots aud Shoes, and T would . cheerfully recommend them to the public as gentlemen every way worthy their support, and would respectfally . solicit for them the patronage of iny old friends and custo mers, (32-tf] P. J. ESPENSCHEID. $10,000 WORTH OF FURITUNRE! ENTIRE NEW STOCK, THE LARGEST AND best selected ever brought into the mountains, all of which will be seld cheap for CASH, consisting of Bedsteads of all sizes; Cane and Wood Seat Chairs; Cane and Wood Seat Office Chaira: Dining, Card and Center Tables; Extension and Reading Tables; Office Desks and Furniture; Barber's irs; Wash Stands; Looking Glasses of all sizes: Cane Seat and Back Arm Rockers and Nurse Chairs; Mattrasses; Pillows; Pillow Cases; Sheets; Comforters; Feathers, &e. The undersigned would respectfully invite the attention of their old customers and the public generally to their new stock of goods On the ©: cner of Pine and Commercial sts., Where by strict attention to business they hope to merit a liberal share of public patronage. i 4AAtf ABROTT & FWARNS, Great Destraction of Property by the late Fire—$1,500,000. New Stock on hand. NEVADA SHOE STORE. Commercial Street, Next. Door Below Lanidecker’s. s F. HOOK. wouid respectes . = 2 fully inform his old customers and the ae . public, that he has recently purchased a large and well assorted stock of BOOTS & SHOES and has RE-OPENED his store on Commercial Street, (next door below Landecker’s . give him acall. He has a full stock of Ladies’ and Misses’ SHOES, Gents Fine BOOTS and GAITERS, and a splendid assortment of MINING BOOTS, constantly on hand, REPAIRING done on the shortest notice. The Ladies and Gentlemen of Nevada, are respectfully invited to call and examine my stock. Aug. 26th,—47-tf. J. F. HOOK. . ] tarley and Wheat, . Brick Store) where he will be bappy to serve all who may . rs . stock of Goods. Carolina Rice, Plain Flour, China Rice, Potatoes and Corn Meal, Boston Syrup, Brooms and Shovels, Lemon Syrup, Hatches, Axes and Files, Assorted Syrups, Knives, Forks and Spoons, . Black and Green Teas, Vick and Axe Helves, Sperm Candles Hoes, j Adamantine Candles, Hill and Castile Soap, Can Fruits, in all varieties, Lamp Wicks, Starch, Red Herring Camphine Cocoa Shell, Lamp Oil, Tappioca, Tron and Tin Ware, Indigo, Maze, Nutmegs, . Wrapping & Letter Paper, Cloves, Ginger, Alspice, Smoked Beef, Pepper and Mustard, Cal. and Goshen Cheese, Cream Tartar, Nails, assorted sizes, Saleratus, Shot, Powder and Fuse, Washing and Baking Soda, Lanterns, Vermicilla and Macarona, . Cal, and Chili Beans, Mackerel, tayou Beans, Yeast Powders, Ground Coffee, Pickles, in kegs and glass, Java and Rio Coffee, Cranberries, 1 Rica Coffee, Tomato Catsup, Apples, Tepper Sauce, Chili Peaches, Assorted Sauces, Salt. in sacks and boxes, Pie Fruits, Quicksilver, Jellies and Jams. in glass, Lamp Glasses, Also a variety of other articles too numerous to mention. . Our endeavors shall not be required to please those that should favor us with a eall for any of the above articles, or we defy competition for the quality and PRICES OF OUR GooDs. Bp All Goods purchased of us, delivered FREE OF CHARGE and with punctuality. -@% E. DEYOUNG & CO. . Nevada, Sept. 1856.—1-tf ~ JESSE 8. WALL & BROTHER,

DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Miner’s Supplies, Preserved Fruits, Liquors, &e. No. 55 Broad Street, Nevada. . iy ge completed our new fire-proof building, we are . i now receiving the large«t Steck of Goods ever brought . to this place. Having plenty of room, and being secure . against fire, it is our intention to keep on hand at all times a full assortment of all articles to be found in similar establishments, which will be sold to Miners and Families . On the most Reasonable Terms. . Our Stock consists in part of the following asssortment of Family Groceries, &c. . $,000 Lbs Goshen butter IGAR, COFYEF, : SWARE, . { 3,000 Lbs. 8. C. Hams, 100 Bibs, Flour; 3,000 Lbs. Side Bacon; 8,000 Lhs. Hams; 1,000 Lbs. Lard; ‘A, RICE, . 500 Qr. Sacks Flour; With a complete stock of uf 10,000 Lbs. Potatoes; TOBACCO, FRESH FRUITS, HARDWARE, QUEE re. Kc. #@~ GOODS DELIVERED FREE OF CHARGE-@@. We invite the attention of Country Deulers to our large As we have unusual facilities for purchasing, we are confident that we can sellon such terms as will make it to their advantage to trade with us instead of . going below for their supplies. J. S. WALL & BROTHER, Broad Street. ‘BRENTANO & FURTH, CoRNER MAIN AND Ficme Streets, Nortu San JUAN, Nevada County, WHOLESALEAND RETAIL DEALERS IN Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, . Boots and Shoes, Hata, Blankets, & India Rubber Goods. EP constantly on hand the largest and best Selected Stock of Clothing &c., in allits various branches to be found in any Mountain town. The citizens of San Juan and surrounding towns. will find it to their advantage to give us a eall, and examine the PRICE and QUALITY before purchasing elsewhere. BRENTANO & FURTH. North San Juan, Sept., 3, ~856.—48-tf JOHN BOUE, FRENCH INTERPRETER AND TRANSLATOR, MONEY BROKER. ENUINE French Wines, Cognaca, &c. Ground Coffee in the City. Versons who wish to get a fair interest for their money will do well by calling at his office. J. B. can spare one or two honrs in the afternoon, and will give lessons to Ladies and Gentlemenin, the French Language and l'enmanship. Terms moderate. 3-tf No. 13, Broad street, Nevada. AUCTION SALES! P.W.TAYLOR AUCTION AND COMMISSION MERCHANT. Fire Proof Brick Store on Commercial Street. Especial attention will be given to out door Real Estate, and every deseription of property and Merchandise, in Nevada or any part of the County. aa M’dee. Solict'ed on Public and Private Sale. -@B Nevada Sept. 40. 1856—5?2-tf, \ (INING CLAIM FOR SALE.—ONE SHARE IN the Golden Age Tunnel Co. on Cooly’s Hill, adjoining Shelby Hill. Inquire of J. C. DUFFY, at the Foundry on Spring street, or at this office. 8-tf ila ca Mechta OR SALE—ALL VARIETIES OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS, Enquire of C. T. OVERTON The very best September 16, 1856—tf. ; “ KEYSTONE MARKET. HE SUBSCRIBERS having just completed their New Store, near the foot of Main and Broad streets, beg leave to inform their friends and the public that they have now removed to the above Stand, where they are prepared to serve their old customers and the public with The Choicest Meats and Vegetables which can be found in the Market, and at prices low enough to be in keeping with the times. We kill none but American cattle of the best quality, and keep always on hand a good supply of meats of all kinds, KENT & MCALLISTER, Nevada, August 20th, 1846—46-tf Fresh Meat! Fresh Meat!! CITY MARKET, Broad Street, Nevada. AMES MONROE would inform his old customers oJ and the public generauy, t.at he has re-established his MEAT MARKET on Broad Street, and is ready to furnish good Beef, Pork, Mutton, Veal and Vegetables as before the fire. He will be happy to wait on all, and assures them that he designs keeping the best meat to be found in California. Nevada, August 20, 185¢—46-tf. UNITED STATES BAKERY, Pine Street, first Door below Kidd & Knox’s Brick Store. HE UNDERSIGNED, having rebuilt and fitted up their BAKERY, on the site of the old stand, are now prepared to furnish their old customers, and all who may give them a call, with all kinds of BREAD and CAKE at prices to suit the times. BOSTON BROWN BREAD AND GRAHAM BREAD of a very superior quality, constantly on hand; also, Fruit, Lemon, Pound and Sponge Cake. Wedding Parties, Families and Restaurants supplied with every variety of Bread and Pastry usually found in New York Bakeries, at wholesale ia. A good assortment of PIE FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, FIGS, PRUNES, TAMARINDS, STRAWBERRIES, &c. &@FRESH EGGS and CHEESE constantly op hand. -@@ 42 tf DR & LEPPERT / . genius, . cess of the plan, which in his hands failed only ‘for the want of pecuniary means, He confidently predicts the future sueHe prophesies that in less than a century, we shall see our western rivers swarming with steamboats; and expresses a wish to be buried on the shores of the Ohio, where the song of the boatman may enliven his resting place, aud the music of the steam engine soothe his spirit. What an idea! Yet how natural to the mind of an ardent pro. jector, whose whole life bas been devoted to one darling object, which it was not his destiny to accomplish! And how touching is the sentiment found in one of his journals: “The day will come when some more powerful man will get fame and riches ‘rom my invention; but nobody will believe that poor John Vitch can do anytning worthy of success,”’ Avnoruer Casrer Havser Srory.—A letter in the Altegeimene Zeitung tells a most romantic story of a girl who was found in November, 1853, . waudering about near the village of Weiskircheu jin the Bunat, almost in a savage state, unable to speak intelligibly, though she was full grown. . The girl has been carefully educated, since that time, by Friedrich Lek, the teacher to whom she was coufided by the municipal authoritics of Offenbach. Sheis now able to give some account of herself, and the result has been published by Herr Eck in a pamphlet just printed at Frankfort. What can be collected from her is that before she was five years old she was seized and carried away from her mother, who lived, according to her description, ia a large . house, like a castle, with three towers, and probably situated somewhere in Nuagary, Some tifteen or sixteen years afterward she . lived in a place underground, in the midst ofa forest, where she was teuded by an old woman . called Bertha, and a man named Eleazar used . to bring food and clothes for both of them.— About seven years after her arrival there, a lt remained there from that time, No instruction was giv’n to either of the children, but they were kindly treated. ~In October 1853. their foster mother. Bertha, took the girl out-of the cavern, put her into a carriage drawn by two horses, and conveyed her to the place where . she was abundoned, near Aschaffenburg whence she wandered about until she was found by the country people. The little boy was left behind in the underground abode, Snch is the story which Herr Eck has been able to gather from the girl's broken recollections, The Austrian . Government has directed all possible researches to be made by the local authorities to clear up the mysterious affair. Tue Brirish DEMONSTRATION AGAINST PERSIA. —A letter to the New York Commercial Advertiser, dated London, October 14, says: The intelligence of a large expedition fitting out at Bombay, to make a demonstration against Persia, bas taken the Londou, public rather by surprise, although it was known that nothing could have been worse than our relations with . Persia throughout the whole of the Russian war. Indeed that kingdom is already little better than . a Russian province, and it is by this means that the Czar is expected to give direction to his future course of aggression. As, however, he is not anxious to find himself in new d.fficulties till he shall have rested from his late defeat, and also matured the wonderfulalliances against England, which are some day to achieve the most glorious results for absolutism in general. and Russia in particular, the determination of the British Ministry to enter the field at once may embarass the progress of the movement.— If similar promptitude had been shown in the case of Turkey, there would probably, even in that case, have been no war. The ostensible raason for the present demonstration consists in being understood that the Persians have attacked and occupied Herat, a celebrated fortress on the frontier of Cabul, the integrity of which was some few years back guaranteed to Dost Mohamed, There also remains to be settled a rupture which occurred during the Russian war, the Persian Government having at that time for obvious purposes picked a quarrel with the Hon. Mr. Murray, the British Minister at Teheran. Wastep Time.—Lost wealth may be restored by industry—the wreck of health regained by temperance—forgotten knowledge restored by study—alienated friendship soothcd iuto forgetfulness—even forfeited reputation won back by patience and virtue. But who ever again looked upon his vanished bours—recalled his slighted esgie stamped with wisdom, and effaced from eaven’s record the the fearful blot of wasted time, a . tle baby, two or three months old, named Adolf . was brought to the subterranean dwelling, and Later News from Sonora. } The Clamor Publico of Los Angeles, of the 20th inst., acknowledges advices from Sonora up to the 16th of November, It appears that a slight . calm iu the revolution of that State bas taken . place, though itis expected to break out shortly . with reuewed strength, Many families, taking . advautage of this temporary quict, are making . their preparations to leave, or are already ou their way to California, With an imm gration of this kind pouring into this State from Souo. ra, it will probably be hard work to get up the . grand company of emigrants to Souora from . Californ.a. of which the Los Augeles papers . were speaking @ mouth or so back. In Opodepe, four corflets had taken place . between the two parties, ia which the losses on each side are said tohave been heavy, Ganda. ra’s forces had taken prisoner ana shot oue of . the princ:pal inhabitants of that district, Senor Jesus Barragan. The rancheros are being plun. dcred by the troops of both sides, aud the losses . are very heavy. Don Ignacio Pesqueira has been appointed Governor and Commaudate General, ad interem, of Sonora. It is not, however, . expected that he will be able to put a stop to hostilities, and all are anxiously awaiting the . arrival of Gen. Yanes, A lady named Maria) Amparo, who had been bauished to Muleje in! Lower California, had managed to be set ashore . at Mazatlan. Don Manuel Gandara, it is said has gone to the capitol to ask the protection of . the central goverument, and also to try to get the appointment of Governor of Souora, The . Clamor hopes he may be shot, arid in a long invective against the whole Gandara family, whose unbounded ambition, it remarks, has been the cause ofall the evils suffered ia Sonora for years past, says, that there is no hope for . prosperity or peace in that unhappy couatry . while any of them continue to breathe its air. Tue Last Suicrpr 1y San Francisco.—The Sun furnishes the following particulars of a case which has excited some interest: Yesterday Coroner Ket held an inquest on the body of Bartholomew Walz, who attempted to commit suicide on the 13th inst., by shooting himself through the head, aud who diced oa Monday moriing at oue o’cluck, from the effects of his wounds. Dr. Burns testified that, at the time of the occurrence, he attend.d on the wounded man, and desired to remove him to the County Hospital. Walz declined being removed, as he had sufficient funds for medical attendance, and desircd the Doctor to take charge of the same, as follows: $352 in cash 24 ounces of gold, dust, and a note payable on de mand, dated December 8th, 1856, on Messrs, Thompson & Osborne of Old Gulch, for the sum . of $309, with interest at the rate of seven per cent per annum. He declined to answer a question as to the cause of the rash act. The day before death ensued, Walz deeply regretted shooting himself, and hoped to recover. The . jury returned a verdict of suicide, committed while under abberation of the mind, aud found deceased to have been a native of Barance, and aged 25 years, Deatu or Con. Naraan Boons.—The Springfield (Mo.) Advertiser mentious the death of} Col. Nathan Boone, youngest son of Daniel Boone, aged seventy-six years. Thus it is that the families of those old pioneers, whose history reads like a romance, aud to whose intrepidity aud marvelous powers of endurance, aud unyielding determination, we owe the reclaiming of the “bloody grounds” of Kentucky, aud the wilds of the West, from the domiuion of fierecly savage tribes, are passing from amoug us,— Booue isa name associated with much that is manly and heroic and grand in pioneer character, His descendants have been among the most rere . WHOLE NO. 169. VARIETIES. Wonverrut Loxogvity.—A lady bas recently died at Actopan, Mexico, at the wonderful age of 139 years. We may well say that the oldest inhabitant of Mexico or any other country is dead. One hundrd and thirty-nine years! what a history is included in this time! and how trivial must have appeared to her the revolutions and strifes in her country. She had seen in her time twenty-eight changes in the delegates of Spani+h power, and has, since the indypendence of her country. seen the fifty changes wh'ch took place in the administration of the government. Altogether. Mexico has had over seventyfive changes in the Chief Magistrate of the country in this woman’s life time. Mcrver axp Su:e:pr.—The San Joaquin Republican gives an aceount of a terrible tragi dy which took place at Columb'a on the 15th inst. A gambler by the name of John Cardinell, had been living with a beautiful Cast Ivan woman, . who was the wife of a Spaniard whose residence was at Mokelumne Htil. On the day of the murder, the Spaniard went to Columbia in quest of his wife, and upon her refusing to retarn with him, he drew a pistol and shot her in the breast, and then shot himself through the heart. The man died instantly, but the woman was living at last accounts, though mortally woundcd. Gamprinc.—The Sacramento Times says that gambling now prevailsin that city to almost as great an extent as when it was legal’zed. It is not carried on openly, nor is its parapherwalia . exhibited to the gaze of the multitude, but those who have any desire to try their luck at a game of faro, monte, or almost any other game of hazard can readily be accomodated, So notorious are these places that nearly every c't zen, and certainly all the city authorities, know of their whereabouts. Yet, no effort has been made of late to enforce the law for their sup. pression. Minina Exrepitron.—It is said that a party is about to leave San Franciseo, who will go in . a sailing vessel to the head of the Gulf of California, and from thcre to the vicinity of the Arizona copper mine, in the Gadsden purchare, where they will rendezvous, with the intent on . of making a descent upon Sonora. The ostensible purpose of the party will be to go to Ar‘zona, to settle, but they will go well armed and equipped, and about tive hundred of them will soon leave. IpENTIFIED.—The man who was kitlhd hy a circular saw flying from its gearing, at San Francisco, some time since, proves to have been Erastus Shore, of Gales creek. Oregon, THe was on his way to Alton, Illinois, from which place he emigrated in 1852. The d ceased, when he left Ovegon, had four hundr d dollars, wh'ch is missing. The Coroner calls upon any person with whom it may have been dcpositcd, to produce it, Hoy. Isaac EB, Morse. ex-member of Congress from Louisiana. bas been appointed Envoy Extraordinary to New Granada, commission d to jeffuct an amicable settlement of the difficulty . growing out of the Panama rot, aud, it is also said to endeaver to make arrangements by whch the Unitid States may exere'se sume sort of jurisdiction over the Isthmus route, at least, so fur as the protection of her own citizeus are concerned. Founp Hit.—The Sonoma Widow Enima, who saia she had $8,000 per year, and advertised for “sealed proposals,’ has found some hand:ome young “feller,’’ “ just suited to her mind.’ She marricd him, and has got him, According to her account she had many offers, some of whom were too modest to give thesr real names, and others, she imagines, were more anxious for the highly respected of the advaucing settlers in the Valley of the Mississippi. His owu history imparis spirit and thrilling interest to many a tale, aud our own favorite Missouri artist, Biuugham, had advaaced his owa fame by the histori cal painting of Boone, on his way to the West, in momentary fear of attack from cratly foes, as he passed the defiles where Lid.ans love to} make their ambuseades. His son, Nathan Boone, was marked by the same active habits, the same love of adventure, aad the same taste for mu Ltary service, that characterised his father, avd during the most . of his long life, down to the war with Mex:co, . he was employed in military duty upon the . frontier. . ee eee } . { . . . A New Licurin Enou su Lrrerature.—tThe . Londou /’ress says that all the readable articles . in Household Words are written by a youug fellow named Sala. This young literary Boheman, as we have heard from other sources, is a most remarkable instance of a literary mm ¢, . and his feeund ty is vot less marvelous than his imitative talents. He writes so much in the style of either D’ckens or Thackeray. that it} would take a sharp critic to distinguish the false from the real author; aud, what is more marvclous still, is his faculty of imitating popular actors, People have wondered at the fertility of invention and industry of Dickens, in writing €0 many of the articles ‘in the Household Words, while he was at the same time engaged in wr. t. ing his Bleak House and Little Dorrit. But th secret of his woiderful fertil ty is expluined by the announcemeat of the fact thathe has ao admiiable Crichton in his pay who acts as his double, This literary journo yman is a son of . Madame Sala, a theatrical performer. Artesian WELL.—The artesian well at Stockton has been-borid to the depth of 495 fe t, The . Republ'can says that some time since a vein was struck which causid the wat-r to run ont. at the top of the p'pe, which becoming troublesome to the workmen. a hole was cut in the p pe . some two feet blow the surface. anda diteb dug to convey the water into the bed of the slough. . On Saturday it was rushing out in a stream ax large ag a man’s wrist, and forming quite a little stream, The water is quite warm, and has . a milky or soapstone apperance, During the progress of the well to its pzeasant depth, as singular as it may scem, not a rock large enough to obstruct the progress of the angur has been struck. At present the progress is through a bed of gravel und blue clay. . Tur Centrat Sun.—All scientific men have . maintained that there must be a central point if not acentral sun, around which the whole universe revolves. Mecdler who is unquestionably one of the greatest astronomers ever known, has given this subject his special atttention; and he has come to the osonclusion that Aloyane, the principal star in the groupe known as Pleiades, now occupies the centre of gravity. and is at present the grand central sun around which the whole starry universe revolves. This is one of the most interesting and important astronomical announcements ever made, though itis very likely that, but for the eminent scientific position of the anthor, it would be treated as visionary. Another interesting statement in this con. nection is made hy Mr. Thompson, one of the physicists, who, with Carnot, Soule, Meyer, and others, has largely contributed towards estab. lishing the relations between beat and mechan. ical force, and who has extended his research’ 8 to the heat emitted by the sun; which heat, he . observes, corresponds to the development of . mechanical force; which, in the space of abont . 100 years is equivalent to the whole active force . required to produce the movement of all the . planete.— National Intelligencer. loaves than the fish. Proresson Morse Kntourep.—The King of Denmark has conferred the order of Daneborg on Professer Morse, for his invention of the maguet’e telegraph, The inventive genius and scientific knowkdge which have placed in possession of the world this, the greatest and most useful invention the mid of mau bas ever ori. winated, receives homage in every part of the globe. Duatn or Gorrne’s Secrerary.—Vienna pap:rs announce the d.ath of Doctor Fricdr ch Krauter, at the age of s'xty-six. He was the private seeretary and int’mate friend of Goethe, Mr. Lewes,,in bis life of the great poet, sp aks of him as “his last secretary, Kraut r who never speaks of him (Goethe) but with ‘dolatry.” Destreerive Tornapo.—The village of Little. ton, situat d about fifteen m les from the Tlinois . river, in Scuyler county, was vist d by a most . destructive tornado. or whirlw nd, on the 23d ult., by wh'ch nearly every house in the place was entirely destroyed. aid several p:rsons ini jured, it is fearcd, fatally. Apventeres or A Bottie.—A bottle thrown overboard from the sb’p Ad roidack, on the banks of Newfoundland, in September, 1855, lcontaining a letter froma lady on board toa friend in Ireland, was pek dup in the river Shanoon. in Anensi, 1856, aud the letter for; wardid to its address, Arrenpr av Suicre.—Jderome Grey attempted . to commit su‘e'de in Stockton on Tuesday evenling, Dee. 23d, by tak'ng arsenic. The poison . was speed ly removed from his stomach, aud he was recovering, Ill success and spiritualism had made him insane, 4A Nosk Bir Orr.—At San Andreas, last week. vomas Kenney and Jobu Karwin had a fight, in the course of wh'ch Kenney bit off the end of Karwin’s nose. Kenney has been held to answer acharge of mayhem at the next term of the Court of Sessions. Srappine Arram 1x San Franxcrsco,—On Monday night. Dee. 26d anepro was stabbed at San Jose Point, North Beech. by a man named Wm. Hampson, and is not expected to live, Hampson was taken into custody, Rornery.—The store of Mr. Lyons, at Sonora, was entered on Sunday night, Dee. 21st. by means of false keys. and the robbers suceeeded in getting five hundred dollars in money, besides several articles of jewelry. Tun ANciENT Percvrans.—dn the interior of . Peru, there has recently been d scovered a beautiful tunnel under a river, the work of the old Inca Indians, and a lasting proof of their civilization. Batoonrna.—A paper balloon fell in one of the streets of San Francisco, the other day, and was consnmed. It was supposed to have come from Oakland. Sucar Crop.—The new sugar crop of Lonisiana, so far as the yield of cane is concerned, hes been very poor. The sugar itself is beautiful. Ciaars.—The Golden Era est’mates the cost of cigars smokid in San Franciseo, at $6,000 per day. Demanp ror Lanterns.—The Supervisors of San Francisco have shut off the gas lights. The people trust to carrying lanterns, INSANE AsyLUM.—The Trustees of the Stockton Insane Acylum have elected H. T. Compton Treasurer of the institution. OranGes.—Good oranges sell at Kona, Sandwich Islands, at ten dollars per thousand. Tue Bankrne Hovses of San Franeiseo were all closed on Christmas.