February 15, 1860 (4 pages)

a NEVADA DEMOCRAT. Geo. I. Lammon is our atithorized Agent for this ba authorized to receive subscriptions, adyertisemen and collect and receipt for the same. 0 RAILROAD. Messrs. Elliott and Ostrom returned to N vada Jast Friday evening, having completed the He will deliver the Dsmocnat to wabeceibete, OE preliminary survey for the railroad from this “. place to Auburn, They have since made out Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco, . 80 elegant profile of the route, showing the eleHe ls authorized to receive advertisoments, aad collect aud receipt for the same, A, Badlam, Jr., is our Agent at Sacramento, to receive advertisements and collect for the same. NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 1860. Autitupus.—Some years ago, Professor Trask, then State Geologist, took the altitude of Nevada, by barometrical observations, and informed the good people of the town that Broad etreet bridge was exactly 2,283 fect above the level of the ocean. The Professor’s estimate, it appears, was about as near correct as a man oould be expected to make, were he to guess at the altitude after having onee traveled over the route. The preliminary railroad survey has established the fact, that the corner of Broad and Pine streets ig atan altitude of 2,573 feet above the ocean, The corner of Broad and Pine streets is 47 fect higher than Broad street . bridge, consequently, the Professor’s estimate is 243 feet less than the actual altitude, as established by the instruments, The terminus of the railroad will probably be at a point about 124 feet above the corner of Broad and Pine streets, Folsom is situated at an altitude of 75 feet above the ocean; Auburn is 1,150 feet above Folsom, and the upper terminus of the preliminary railroad survey is 1,497 fect above Auburn. Livzs Oak Company.—This company, whose claims are situated above Manzanita Mill, got their claims opened about two years ago, and . since that time, they have taken out in the neighborhood of half a million of dollars. There are eight sharesin the company, and since the claims commenced paying, the dividends have amountedin the aggregate, to $320,000-—-$40,000 per share-—after paying the working expenses. The shares are owned as follows: Jd. Marsellus, two; E.F. Burton, two ; J. C. Birdseye, one ; M. J. Heidlauf, one ; ©. H. Seymour, one; and Wm. Maltman, one. It is expected that the claims will be worked out in a few months, — Correorion.—We were in error last week in etating that the cost of taking care of the indigent sick, for the year ending February, 1860, was somo $5,000 less than the amount expended the preceding year, Tho following figures show the expense for the two years: For the year ending February, 1859, $11,092 27; for year onding February, 1860, $9,707 21—showing a difference of only $1,385 26 in favor of the year just closed. We were led into the error from the fact, that during the year 1858 some accounts were allowed on the indigent sick fund, which were justly chargeable to the preceding year. Covnry Business.—The Board of Supervisors adjourned on Wednesday last, until the 29th inst.; at which time they will meet to levy the county assessment, and transact road business, &o. An order was passed authorizing the Sheriff, in his discretion, to give employment to persons convicted of potty offenses and sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail, Accounts against the county were allewed, as follows, on the several funds : General fund...+0000+ 83,336 35 TVNDINL TOGG si buy ces v 0 vives vice 4980 BO Indigent sick fund.... 2,546 50 Wb oe ie kia dec Qh STO 15 Nuw Bayxixa Hovsu.—Capt. Geo. W, Kidd has opened his projected banking house, iu the building erected for that purpose on Broad etreet, and is now prepared to transact all kinds of business in the banking line, [is placo is fitted up in elegant style, and no expense has been spared to make it thoroughly fire and burglar proof. Capt. Kidd is one of the oldest residents of Nevada, and being well and favorably known throughout the county as an energetio and successful business man, it is with great pleasure that we bespeak for him the confidence of the business community and the publio generally. — Deytistry.—Dr, Levason has taken an office in Kelsey’s brick building, over the store of A, Block & Co,, for the purpose of practicing his profession of dentist. The Doctor is a gentleman of great scientifie attaivments, and having had forty years experience in his profession, is confident that he oan give entire satiafaction to all who may have need of his professional services. Prusentation Rarrie.—Monsieur A. Liebert, daguerrean artist, Broad street, disposeses of valuable prizes to the amount of $3,000, on the 15th of May next. Persons gotting pictures taken at his gallery, will be entitled to one ticket in the enterprize for every dollar paid for the pictures. We call attention to the list of prizes, which will be found in another column, Sr. Parrick’s Day.—Mr. M. Sullivan, proprietor of the Ball Court, Broad street, ivforms us that he designs giving a party at his place on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, Nothing will be left undone to make this a pleasant affair, and a large attendance may be expected. Sacramento CorresronpeNnce.—From some cause the letter of our Sacramento correspondent failed to reach us, We learn by telegraph, that the letter was put into the office of Wells, Fargo & Co., at Sacramento, and the agents there say it was sent, but from somo unexplaincause it failed to reach Nevada. I. N. Dawuer, Esq., leaves Nevada this morning, with the intention of taking passage for the East on the steamer of tho 20th, He goes on bueiness and will be absent but three or four months, Tux Nebraska Co. took out of their claims, last week, $8,082 90. ‘The Live Oak Co. eleaned up for their week’s work $2,588 94. — vations and depressions along the line as surveyed; parties interested in the road can inspect the profile map by calling at Judge Searls’ office, in the Court House. Mr. Elliott informs us that there is no serious obstacle to the construction of a railroad, and the route, on the whole, is much more favorable than was expected, The grade will not exceed eighty feet to the mile on any part of the road, and the deepest cuttings will not exceed tweaty-five or thirty feet. On returning, they examined the country in the vicinity of Bear river, and found a much more eligible point for crossing that stream, than on the first survey, The surveyed . line is something less than thirty-three miles, but this distance will probably be increased three or four miles by the locating survey. The road will cross Bear river not far from IIlinoistown, and pass within a few miles of lowa Hill, Dutch Flat, Forest Hill, and the thickly settled portions of Placer county; the people of that locality will of course be greatly interested in the work. Mr. Elliott is now engaged in making out his report, which will be completed in the course of two or three weeks. He designs embodying in the report all the statistics that can be procored in regard to the amount of freight brought into this county, the lumber trade, travel, &c. in order to show the amount of business that would be done by the road, and by this means interest capitalists in the work. ParRemoval of the Capital. Pursuant tos call published in the Journal, a public meeting was held in the Court House, at this place, on Saturday eWening, to take into consideration the propriety of removing the State Capital from Sacramento to San Francisco. G. W. Whitman was appointed chairman and N. P. Brown seerctary. The following resolutious, offered by Henry Meredith, were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That we believe the removal of the Capital from Sacramento to San Francisco to be fraught with evil to the best interest of the people of this State—as likely to prolong legislative sessions to corrupt legislation; to phonte: J the legitimate right of control and influence from the mining and agricultural population and interests over to capitalists . and political speculators—further, as likely to con. centrate political power in a large city to a degree dangerous to the common welfare—in one in which the Government or official authority of the State may at any time be driven away or prostrated by . enemies invading us from abroad, or by vigilance mobs at home. Resolved, That we deem it not only an act of . public policy, but of justice, that the Capital should remain at Sacramento city; and that wisdom and economy unite in calling for an immediate appropriation of the public money sufficient to erect a Capitol building, at the same time ample enough for the wants, and in keeping with the credit and character of this State. Resolved, That the Senators and Assemblymen from the county of Neyada, as representatives of one of the largest tax-paying and most populous counties of California, be requested to carry out, with the best of their ability, the foreging resolves. On motion, the Secretary was instructed to furnish a copy of these resolutions to the Sacramento Union, and Standard, Nevada Democrat and Journal, Hydraulic Press and G. V. National. Pouiticat Irsms.—The Democratic Convention of Minnesota met at St. Pauls, Jan. 12th, and elected cight delegates to the Charleston Convention, Resolutions were adopted declaring Stephen A. Douglas the choice of the Deties having euch statistics will confer a great! macracy of the State for President, and infavor by furnishing them to Mr. Elliott, If it) structing the delegates to Charleston to east can be shown that the road will pay a fair profit upon the cost of construction, there will be no lack of money to buld it; and we believe a better showing can be made than for any similar enterprise that has ever been projected in the State. A glance at the map of the State will give one a pretty good idea of the section of country that must necessarily contribute to the buginess of this road. The country between the south fork of the American river and the Middie Yuba constitutes the very heart of the mining district of tho State; this inclades all of Nevada and Placer counties, eastern Yuba, southern Sierra, and northern El Dorado, containing a population of at least 75,000 souls, and more than half the wealth of the mining portion of the State, All the trade and travel of this populous region must pass for a greater or less distance along the Folsom and Nevada railroad. The freighting businees and travel of this section, even at the present time, is am. ply sufficient to pay the running expenses of the road and a fair per centage upon the cost of its construction, to say nothing of the great increase of business which the road would develop. Tho Washoe country, should it ever become thickly settled, would also contribute largely to the business of the road, for it is undeniable that the best route over the mountains is through the Henness Pass, and the construetion of the railroad to this place would leave no question as to its being the shortest route. To the people of Nevada county the road is a necessity, It would place us within two hours’ ride of Sacramento, cheapen the cost of living. and by opening new gourees of industry, would in a short time double the population and wealth of the county, There is money enoughin Placer and Nevada counties to build the road, but as thero is little oapital in these counties that is not already profitably employed, it is desirable to interest capitalists ia the enterprise, and for that purpose an effort is now being made to collect reliable statistics, Reruniican Convention.—The delegates to the Republican County Convention, to elect delegates to the State Convention, met in this place on Saturday last, and organised by electing R, H. Farquhar President, and . 1. Gaylord Seeretary. The following delegates were appointed to represent the county in the State) Convention : Josiah Royce, David Bovyer, J. H. Fuller, Israel] Crawford, R. H. Farquhar, their votes for him. The Lowa Legislature has re-elected James Harlan to the U. 5, Senate. The vote stood: Harlan, 73; A.C. Dodge, 52. A Washington correspondent of a New Orleans paper says: “Governor Wise will unquestionably receive the vote of the Virginia delegation in the Charleston Convention, He will also bave the vote of the New York Fernando Wood set of delegates, whieh sot, by the way, will probably be recognized,” The Democratic State Convention of New Jersey, for the election of delegates to the Charleston Convention, bas been called for March 28th, Gov. Black, of Nebraska, has vetoed the bill, prohibiting slavery in that Territory. The bill passed the Senate by only one majority, consequently it cannot pass over the veto, General Pierce’s friends are said to be hard at work in Washington. The only result thus far announced is, thatareturned Californian hus been betting on his chaneen. “Nevapa Trrnitory.’’—-We notice that Senator Gwin has introduced a bill into the Senaie to organize the ‘Territory of Nevada.” While we believe the interests uf the people of Western Utah require a separate Territorial government, we trust that the bill introdueed by Senator Gwin will be defeated, unless the proposed name for the new Territory is changed. Nevada county, in population and wealth, is one of the most important in California, and adjoining as it does Western Utab, it is mueh to be regretted that the residents of the latter country should so persistently insist upon affixing the same name to their proposed Territory, The inconveniences and trouble that must necessarily result from this confusion of names are so readily foreseen, it is surprising that the people of Western Utah have not, for their own sake, adopted auame more appropriate. Should the the name be finally adopted, it will be found that thousands of letters, designed for Nevada Territory, will annually be first sent into Nevada county, after which, by a roundabout way, they may find their proper destination; and the residents of this county will be ; Bubject to the like inconvenience of having their letters “missent’”? into Nevada Territory. The people of Nevada county should take some action in this matter, and endeavor if possible to defeat the project of applying the name of their county to the Territory adjoining. A pei Truman Taylor, J. HW. Kingman, J, C. Harmer, Jas. Churehman, A. A. Sargent, M. J. Heidlauf, John 8, Dunn, D. Crittenden, and Wallace Caldwell. A County Central Committee was appointed, as follows: M. 8. Norton, George Flint, J. H. Puller, A. Frazier, 8. Richardson, J. 1, Sykes, G. R. Dean, J. N. Turner, J. 0, Birdseye, and W. H. Crawford. The Convention adopted a resolution inviting the members of the party to organize in the several townships, for the approaching campaign, but expressed no choice as to Presidential candidates. Messrs, Churchman and Sargont are understood to be candidates for delegate tothe Chicago Convention from this county, There was no contest raised in the Convention as to their respective claims, but we are iuformed that a majority of the county delegates are in favor of Sargent, who will probably be eleoted. Tus New ALMApEN Resotvrion.—The resolution introduced into the Assembly by Mr, Williams, asking the general government to withdraw the injunction, restraining the working of the New Almaden quicksilver mine, was defeated on Wednesday last by a vote of 28 ayes to 36 noes, On Thursday, however, a motion to reconsider the vote of the previous day, was carried by 45 ayes to 24 noes, From this it would appear that some of the members have changed their minds on this subject, and it is possible the resolution may yet be adopted. Buarwsss Cuanex,—Otto Lutje, confectioner has formed a co-partnership with W. Dreifuss, of the U. 8. Bakery, Pine street, and the business of the establishment will hereafter be extended. We are indebted to the new firm for a “free lunch,” sent us yesterday evening, A Canpipare ror CaarLeston.—Ex-Governor Weller is said to bo a candidate for delegate to the Charleston Convention. Tur Great Wizzarp.—Prefessor Anderson, the “Wizzard of the North,” is announced to appear at the Nevada Theater next week. His wonderful a Eastern PArERs.—We are indebted to J. B. performances in other places have drawn crowded Hamlin, of Broad street Book Store, forthe New York Herald, Tribune, Philadelphia Press, Boston Journal, St. Louis Republican and New Orleans Delta, received by the Golden Age; also, to Geo. Welch of the Pioneer Book Store, for the New York ‘Times, Harper’s Weekly, and other late Hastern papers. hotses, and we doubt not he will meet with a like reception in Nevada. We referto his advertisement. ——— Newsrarer Fayors.—Masters Wm. and Geo. Stone, the attentive newspaper agents of this place, have placed us under obligations for San Francisco . dailies furnished us during the past week. tition on the subject, stating the bare fact that . Nevada county, in California, is located upon . the borders of Western Utah, would have much . influence upon members of Congress, and we believe would have the effeet either to defeat the bill, or else compel those who have it in charge to substitute some mere appropriate name, Insane AsyYLUM.—We are indebted to Senator Chase, of this county, for the Seventh Annual Report of the Trustees and Resident Physician of the Insane Asylum, at Stockton. From a table scocompanying the report, it appears that on the first day of December, 1858, there were in the Asylum two hundred and seventy-three patients, From that time to December Ist, 1859, two hundred and seventy-six persons were admitted, making a total of five hundred and forty-nine patients treated during the year. Of thisnumber, one hundred and twenty-four were discharged; forty-nine have died, and six eloped—leavying three hundred and seventy patients in the Asylum on the first of last December, and showing an increase during the year of ninety-seven patients. The Resident Physician is of the opinion that there will be a permanent increase of not less than one hundred patieats per annumto be provided for in the future. InpIAN Massicner.—We notice in the San Francisco ZZerald a communication in regard to the massacre of some fifty or sixty Indian women and children at Rolf’s Ranch, on Pitt river. The writer’s object seems to be to exonerate Gen. Kibbe from all blame in regard to that affair, but virtually admits that the massacre actually occurred as related. The massacre took place some time last summer or fall, but the particulars were never published until within the past three weeks. When first published, the account seemed so horrible thatit was very generally discredited, but it now appears that it was substantially true, We believe Gen, Kibbe was not implicated in the affair, and the efforts of the Zsrald’s correspondent to excuse him are therefore unnecessary. The massacre was perpetrated by a company calling themselves the “Pit River Rangers.” A pisraton from San Francisco, says that the will of the late Senator Broderick arrived on the Golden Age, last Friday evening. It was made in January, 1859. SvrcipE IN SAX FRancisco.—A man named Wm. C. Smith committed suicide, in San Francisco, last Thursday night, by shooting himself the head. Information having been recci the police office the next morning, an officer went to the house, who found the body of Smith lying on a bed, anda woman named Martina Perez, and her son, a lad of ten years, in the room. It appeared from the evidence before the Coroner’s Jury, that the woman and deceased had been living together for some months as man and wife, and the latter had been drinking very hard for some days previous to committing the fatal act. The woman testified that Smith drank several glasses of brandy during the evening, and on retiriug to bed put a pistol under his pillow. About half past ten o’clock she heard the report of the pistol, and starting up threw the weapon on the other end of the bed, then passing her hand over his face found he was breathing quietly, and supposing him to be unhurt went to sleep. About three o'clock she awoke, and putting her hand on his face found it cold, and immediately gave the alarm. The woman was arrested on suspicion of having committed the murder, but the circumstances, aside from her statements, went to . show that deceased took his own life. Smith was about 34 or 35 years of age, 2 native of the Isle of France, and was worth some $16,000 or $20.000. SnooTtna Arrrays tN CaRsoN VALLEY.— From a dispatch to the Union, of Monday, we learn that » shooting affray occurred at Genoa, Carson Valley, on the 11th inst., between Warren Wassin and J. K. Trumbo. They fired two shots each with . revolvers—both of Wassin’s shots taking effect, one in the shoulder, the other in the thigh, breaking the bone and severing a branch of the femoral artery. Trumbo fell on the second shot, but afterwards rose, drew a single barreled pistol loaded with duck shot and fired at Wassin, some five or six of the shot taking effect in his face and neck, but none of the} wounds are dangerous. Another shooting affair occurred the same day about six miles below Genoa, . between two men named Newberry and Beecher, re. sulting in the death of the former. Both of these difficulties originated about tbe possession of . ranches. Fara. Accipent by A S1x-SuooTer.—A man named Story was accidentally shot near Mariposa, on the evening of the 4th inst, and died from the . effects of the wound. It appears that on returning . to his cabin, he knelt down to drink some water from a brook, and had carelessly placed a Colt’s re. volver in his belt with the cock upon the cap. In bending forward, the pistol fell from the belt, and striking some rocks, went off. The ball entered his left side, and lodged near the spine. The wounded man being alone, was compelled to crawl in this . condition to the nearest house, a mile and a half . distant, where he shortly after died. . Sm00TinG AFFRAY NEAR WATSONVILLE.—A . shooting afiray occurred on the 9th instant, near . Watsonville, Santa Cruz county, between a party of squatters, The affray originated ina dispute about a land One and two men . were shot, and severely wounded, It is feared that the wounds of one of the men will prove fatal. Hoover and Marks, and the wife of the latter, are the wounded persons. claim. woman Waren Strike.—Tha Amador Ledger learns . shat the miners at Angels, Calaveras county, are . now onastrike for the reduction of the price of water. Water has been sellingin that district at four dollars a day, fora sluice head; the miners want it fortwo dollars. The prospects are that they will succeed in reducing the price. Fata Accrpent in San Francisco.—On Tuesday last, a boy eight years of age, named Ruing, son of a widow lady, was run over on Mont. gomery strect, San Francisco, by a cart loaded with . bricks, and instantly killed. The driver was walking behind his cart when the accident happened, and exhibited an inexcusable recklesness. His Innocence.—Dr. R. P. Chase, . ASSERTS who has been arrested in San Francisco, ona charge . of adulterating the ascids used in the Mint, has pub. lished a card, in which he asserts his innocense of . the charge, and asks a suspension of public opinion . until an investigation cam be had. His trial was . fixed for yesterday. Fara, Arrray.—A difficulty took place at . Buckeye, Shasta county, on Sunday last, between James Cornelius and Wm. Thoroughman, in which . the latter was shot and instantly killed by some unknown person in the crowd. No arrest had been . made. Manrbiz.—At Susanville, Honey Lake valley, an extensive quarry of gray marble has been discov. It can be taken out in slabs of any size, with common tools, The marble is pronounced superior for building purposes, and withstands the effects of fire. ered, Port WARDENS.—Austin and Bonson, appoint. . would make more slave States, . Beldea, Lina Cry, By Telegraph. Sacramento, Feb. 14th, 1860-4 P. M. Assembly bill relating to mining co-partnerships paseed to engrossment. Nothing of importance in the Senate. An altercation occurred this forenoon in the street, between Thomas Heston, member of Assembly, and C. A. Johnson, in which the latter was severely beaten with a cane. The difficulty grew out of a card reflecting severely upon) Mr. Heston’s private character. The weather has cleared off fair. Price oy Quicxsitver.—The Placer Lerald, in an article upon the New Almaden suit, eudeavers to show that the suspension of the working of that mine has been no detriment to the mining interests of the State. It says: The supply of quicksilver from the mines of New Idria and Guadaloupe, is fully equal to the demand, and it is a fact tnat quicksilver is now cheaper than it ever has been before. So much for the injury argument to the gold mining interests. : This statement is not correct. Since the injunetion was granted quicksilver has been gradually rising in value, and three weeks ago the article was selling iu this county at an advance of nearly one hundred per cent. on its value before the working of the New Almaden mine was stopped. ConoressionaL.—By the overland mail dates have been received from Washington city to Jan. 23d. The House was still unorganized, and the prospect of electing a Speaker seemed as remote asever. A number of measures of importance had been introduced into the Senate, but that body can make no progress in legislation until the House is organized. The Senate committee are proceeding with their investigations concerning the Harper’s Ferry raid, but as far as known nothing new has been brought to light in regard to that affair. The slavery question in its various phases contiaued to be the principal topic of discussion in both Houses. Tux Mexican Treaty.—Washington eorrespondents say that there will be a fierce opposition to the ratification of the treaty recently concluded by Mr. McLane with the Juarez government of Mexico. Both the Texas Senators oppose it on the ground that it would result iu the acquisition of more territory, which would at length become free States, and the Republicau Senators oppose it, on the ground that it If this statement of the case is corrcet, there is little prospect of the treaty being ratified, Every thing is made to hinge on the slavery question. Sr. VaLentinze’s Day.—Two representatives of the flowery land, appeared at the Court House on Tuesday, and insisted upon the County Judge’s forthwith making them one, Melican fashion. His Honor delicately suggested that some religious ceremony or Justice of the Peace should be invoked ; but the anxious Johns insisted that the case admitted of no delay, and that the Judge must officiate. There was no alternative, and his Honor, with full as . much force as solemnity, launched the almondeyed lovers upou the sea of matirmony. _—_———$______. To pz Re-orenep.—We are happy to learn that Sol. Koblman has effected arrangements by which he will re-open his store, at the old stand, corner of Broad and Pine strects, either to-day or to-morrow, MARRIED. On Friday, Feb, 10th, by Jobn Anderson, Esq., Mr. A. Lavpamay aud Miss AnN Kyaun, all of Nevada, In this city, on St, Valentine's day, by Hon, David merchant of this city, and > Tov, of Sacramento, i ore LFA SE ED—For Sale by FY ; E. F, SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad st., Nevada, Pp RTNER WANTED IN THREE Ranchks, or ONE FOR SALE, of 1,959 Acres, upon reason: able terms, Said land is near the mouth of the Sacramento river, fronting on the Sacramento river two miles aud known as the TWIN HOUSE RANCH. Address ROBERT E. BENSLEY, 20-1m Rio Vista, Solano county, Metropolitan Theater. POSITIVELY ed Port Wardens of San Francisco, by Gov. Latham, . # FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY,“ have resigned, and Robert Haley and Amos ‘Noyes . have been appointed by Governor Downey, in their stead. The nominations have been confirmed. Ansconprp.—Walter Skidmore, who was held to bail, some time since, at San Rafael, on a charge of poisoning his child, has forfeited his bonds and left for parts unknown, He was held to bail in the sum of $5,000. PROF. ANDERSON, THE FAR FAMED Cuitpren Lost anp Founp.—tThe police statistics of San Francisco, show, that during the year, ending January 31st, 1860, 231 lost children have been picked up in the streets of the city and restored to their parents. Propsnty SToLReN AnD RecovErep.—At San Francisco, during the past year, the aggregate value of property stolen was $53,225 85. Of this amount there was recovered $35,298 07. Fire Ar Dercn Frat—A fire broke out at Dutch Flat on Wednesday night last, but owing to the superior water works in the town, the fire was soon extinguished and but little damage done. Napa QUICKSILvER.—A dispatch from San Francisco, says that twenty iron quicksilver flasks were sent to the St. Helens mines, on the 11th inst. to be filled in those mines of fabulous richness. Tuomas Haney, charged with the , murder of James Neary, at Petaluma, has been released from custody, the Grand Jury having failed to find an indictment against him. Unrtep Srares Supreme JupGEs.—A Washington correspondent of the New York Commercial Advertiser, says: . 4 Seven of the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are in attendance; one of these, Justice McLean, is very infirm and . The absentees are Chief Justice Taney and Justice Daniel, and neither of them can be expected to resume his seat. The or the next President will probably have to vacancies on the bench of the Supreme Court. ‘The seat of the Chief Justice will, no doubt, be filled 4 an appointment from outside of the bench. Chief Justice Taney, Chiet Justice Marshall, and Chief Justice Ellsworth were appointed, not from the bench of the Supreme Court, but from the bar of civil offices. It is not usual, either here or in resent . ica! Light ever used. three . * *ttong or subdued light may be produced—having all GREAT WIZZARD OF THE NORTH, APPEARS HERE ON Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, FEBRUARY 20th, 2ist and 22d. ~ — = ca ediacmenemidaca ig GEO. W. KIDD, Baxnker. In the Granite Building BROAD STREET, NEVADA, AVING OPENED A BANKING HOUSE IN NEVADA, , in building erected expressly for that purpose, would inform his friends and the public that he is }repared to receive deposits, General and Special, and trausact a general Banking Business. = WA GOLD DUST @ PURCHASED AT THE HIGHEST MARKET RATES, And liberal advances made on Dust forwarded for Coinage or Assay to the U. S. Mint. 7 Sight Checks on San Francisco at PAR, CHECKS on the Eastern Cities at the Lowest Rates. Collections made, and State and Connty Securiti . chased at the highest Market Value. penny, Ue Nevada Feb. 14th 1860.—20.-tf COAL OIL LAMPS! DEITZ PATENT. A GREAT VARIETY OF THE MOST nt patterms, suitable for Dwellings, Churches, Stores,Snd Public Buildings, at PRICES which will bring them within the reach of all. Upon a trial of these Lamps it will be found that they afford by far the most économBy the turning of a single screw, the convenience of GASS, at about one-tenth the expense, Also, the Patent Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil, 2 we by the most approved Chemical Process, This Oil has never been known to fail in uniformity of quality and for its brilliancy of Light, when used in these NEW LAMPS, England, to take a Chief Justice fromthe Court. . It may with truth be regarded as the There is no promotion in this service. The reason is, perhaps, that a distinction among the members of the Court would necessarily seem invidious. In England a»puisue judge is seldom made chief judge. Great Illuminater of the Age! ForSaleby J. M. HAMILTON & CO., 'f Sole Agents for this City, o-tf Ne. 37 Mian Strect, Nevada. sist Prizos in A. LIBBEBT Ss PRESENTATION RAFFLE. To be Distributed May 15th 1860, Any person who will have an Ambrotype taken valued at $2,00, will receive two Tickets, or any person having a Picture taken worth $5, $20 or $75, as the case may be, wilireceive as many Tickets as dollar given, which will entitle any one toa chence in the Prizes for each Ticket he or she may hold. Persons in the country ordering or purchasing Tickets can receive a Picture at any time by calling at the Gallery. 170PRIZES VALUE, $3,000, pe Tickets One Dollar Each. -@y 1 Heavy cased fine Gold Magic Hunting Lever Wate, . Wr essccrccscececsersterreneewesreeeces B OOMAIT eo os cepccvcrssussacinabietve sonuguuy 3 Fine Gold Huntiug Lever Watch No. 56504., 4 Fine Gold Hunting Lever Watch No. 3088., 5 Silver Hunting Lever Watch, “Nickle Moyement,’’ Ruby Jewels, No. 30302... cscs 6 Silver Hunting Lever Watch No. 14675.. 7 Fine Gold Etruscan set Broach and Ear Rings., $ Single stone Diamond Hing....-.+. 9 10, 11 Three Fine Gold sets, Mosaic, Cameo, and Garnet, each $40,.. Ponce erere ye Sescesane 12 Fine Guld Cora] Bracelet...20¢ eoveee TE Fine ROGMed TOV On icinccversccostcsesss 14 One Quartz Seal... Lge beUhene Pas be 04s 15 Fine Gold Guard Chaim,. .o.se-ee. c+ cece cece 16 Fine Gold Chataline..:esessccesccceess 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Six Bracelets, each $16, 18, GE 1G, Tae ies cscs Ngecdices Gusee poses ass Zz, = Two Gold Pens and Pencils cases, each $25 $360. 100. 148. 100. > a id un er ibie sake pen each $25 28 Une Set Quartz Sleeve Buttons..-.s.0. e 29 to 31, Three Pair Sleeve ButtonsPeach $16, 9, OO, .ccccctenpevctssscasopbacs ibe scebeaneneal 32, 33, Two Set Studs, each $18, 14,.... 34 to 57, Twenty-four Gold Broaches, each $25, 20 $20, 15, 15,15, 15, 15, 20, 18, 10, 15, 15, 15, 18 G12, §,-0,:30; 6-6, 6,6 Bi. veces swoce Revacece 58 to 70, Thirteen Sets Broach and Ear Rings each $42, 22, 20, 16, 15, 15, 12, 12, 12, 10, 10, 8, 8,. 71 to $4, Fourteen Pairs Gold Ear Rings, each $15 14; 14,88, 8 8, & 6S Ree Bee as. sates: 85 to 89, Five Gold Crosses, each $24, 13, 9, 8, 8., 90 to 93, Four Gold Necklaces each $20, 13, 13 13, bo 94 95, Two Pairs Gold Armlets, each, $14, 12.,,, 26 96 to 98, ‘Ihree Gold Keys, each $9, 5, 5... 19 99 100, Two California Gold Slides, each $14, 8. 101 to 117, Seventeen Gent’s Gold Pins, each $8, 8, 25, yy OR ee eee eee et eee e ee eeenee eee wet eeeee +) 22 8S ws gee = eugss§ cves $12, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 8, 8. 6, 7,4, 4, 143 117 to 129, Twelve Gold Rings, each $24, 18, 16, 14 930/06, G20 es Geeks ca basvaenes <. 180 180 to 170, Forty-one Fine Lockets, each $18, 16 12 $12, 10, 8, 8, 8, 14, 14, 14, 12, 12, 20, 12, 12, 12 $5, 4, 4, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 10 BLO, 67 5 7, GEG: Orivccers ve tecns bcbescdvesee 336 Total Value ,.5 i.00.08s000s bieeesoscees 00u, $3 A. LIEBER, Nevada Feb, 14th 1869, NOTICE! LL PERSONS INDEEBTED TO US, Ele ther by Note or Account, to save cost’ and trouble. must settle on or before the 15th of March. COOPER & CO, 20-lin* ~ PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO0., Cw pan TO PANAMA, = Via Panama Rallread, To Connect, At ASPINWALL, with the Steamers of the U. S, Maik Steamship Company for NEW YORE AND NEW ORLEANS, Blue Tent, Feb. 13th 1860. The Only Safeand Relable Route! The Splendid Steamship GOLDEN AGE, Will leave Folsom street whart with the U.S. Mails pas-. sengets and Treasure, for Panama, on PEORIA isos os eerie FEB. 20th 1860,, At9o’clock A. M. Punctually. The Panama Railroad Company aud the U.S. Maik Steamship Company have authorized Agents to sell their Tickets, if desired by holders of Pacific Tickets. Treasure for shipment will be received eon board the steamer until 12 o’elock, midnight, Feb. 18th. No merchandise freight will be received om board after 3 o'clock vp. M., Feb, 18th, anda written order must be procured at the Company’s office for its shipment. For Freight or Passage apply to " FORBES & BABCOCK, Agente, Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorff sts., San Francisee. ON’T FORGET—J,™M. HIXSON has lots DRY OAK WOOD under cover at 77 Broad Street. I yey JAMAICA GINGER—For Sale by FE, KF. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary , 47 Broad st., Nevada. Hotreowan's PILLS AND OINTMENT For Sale by E F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad St., Nevada. t Besce: CHIMNEYS~—For Sale by E. F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad street. OR RENT.—THE BRICK STORE OCcupied by Joseph Rrothers asa Clothing Store, en. Broad street, adjoining Cashin & Colley’s Meat Market is olfered for rentata reasonable price. For particulars enquire of CASHIN & COL ° At the Broad Street Market. Nevada Feb. 7th 1860, PULU! PULU! PULU I eee —JUST RECEIVED.— iat Pounds of P 5,000 Direct from the as OF E7ulu, Having made arrangements to receive, monthly, 5,000 pounds of PULU, I am enabled to sell it in large or smal) quantities at B32 1-2 Cts.Por Pound. Pulu Mattrasses, Pillows, &c. agSOLD AT CORRESPONDING PRICES® -gg Se Parties in want of Pulu, etc., will do well to eal at the FURNITURE STORE OF SAUL LEVY, Commercial Street, Neva Nevada Noy. 29th 1859.—9-3m " aa AT HOME AGAIN!! A. BLOCK & CO., HAVE REMOVED THEIR, Clothing Store, Tothocir Old Stand CORNER PINE & COMMERCIAL STS, Noewada. S. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Jz. UNITED STATES BAKERY. PINE STREET, NEVADA, First door below Kidd & Knox’s Brick. bane UNDERSIGNED WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of Nevada and vicinity, thet he has again taken the above well known Bakery, asd will hereafter carry on the business. He is now pre; to furnish his old customers, and all who may favor him with their patronage, with all articles in his line at the 3 Most Reasonable Rates. <@e BOSTON BROWN, & GRAHAM BREAD Of a very superi@® quality, always on hand, also Fruit, Lemon, Pound and Sponge Cakes. Wedding Parties, Families, and Restaurants, supplied with every vaiety of Bread and Pastry usually found in New York Bakeries, at wholesale prices, A good assortment of PIE FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, FIGS, PRUNES, TAMARINDS, STRAWBERRIES &c. we. Fresh Eggs and Cheese, constantly oD hand. WENDELIN DREIFUSS. Nevada, Feb, 7th 1860, A. BLOCK, .

a NEVADA DEMOCRAT. Geo. I. Lammon is our atithorized Agent for this ba authorized to receive subscriptions, adyertisemen and collect and receipt for the same. 0 RAILROAD. Messrs. Elliott and Ostrom returned to N vada Jast Friday evening, having completed the He will deliver the Dsmocnat to wabeceibete, OE preliminary survey for the railroad from this “. place to Auburn, They have since made out Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco, . 80 elegant profile of the route, showing the eleHe ls authorized to receive advertisoments, aad collect aud receipt for the same, A, Badlam, Jr., is our Agent at Sacramento, to receive advertisements and collect for the same. NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 1860. Autitupus.—Some years ago, Professor Trask, then State Geologist, took the altitude of Nevada, by barometrical observations, and informed the good people of the town that Broad etreet bridge was exactly 2,283 fect above the level of the ocean. The Professor’s estimate, it appears, was about as near correct as a man oould be expected to make, were he to guess at the altitude after having onee traveled over the route. The preliminary railroad survey has established the fact, that the corner of Broad and Pine streets ig atan altitude of 2,573 feet above the ocean, The corner of Broad and Pine streets is 47 fect higher than Broad street . bridge, consequently, the Professor’s estimate is 243 feet less than the actual altitude, as established by the instruments, The terminus of the railroad will probably be at a point about 124 feet above the corner of Broad and Pine streets, Folsom is situated at an altitude of 75 feet above the ocean; Auburn is 1,150 feet above Folsom, and the upper terminus of the preliminary railroad survey is 1,497 fect above Auburn. Livzs Oak Company.—This company, whose claims are situated above Manzanita Mill, got their claims opened about two years ago, and . since that time, they have taken out in the neighborhood of half a million of dollars. There are eight sharesin the company, and since the claims commenced paying, the dividends have amountedin the aggregate, to $320,000-—-$40,000 per share-—after paying the working expenses. The shares are owned as follows: Jd. Marsellus, two; E.F. Burton, two ; J. C. Birdseye, one ; M. J. Heidlauf, one ; ©. H. Seymour, one; and Wm. Maltman, one. It is expected that the claims will be worked out in a few months, — Correorion.—We were in error last week in etating that the cost of taking care of the indigent sick, for the year ending February, 1860, was somo $5,000 less than the amount expended the preceding year, Tho following figures show the expense for the two years: For the year ending February, 1859, $11,092 27; for year onding February, 1860, $9,707 21—showing a difference of only $1,385 26 in favor of the year just closed. We were led into the error from the fact, that during the year 1858 some accounts were allowed on the indigent sick fund, which were justly chargeable to the preceding year. Covnry Business.—The Board of Supervisors adjourned on Wednesday last, until the 29th inst.; at which time they will meet to levy the county assessment, and transact road business, &o. An order was passed authorizing the Sheriff, in his discretion, to give employment to persons convicted of potty offenses and sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail, Accounts against the county were allewed, as follows, on the several funds : General fund.....+0000+ 83,336 35 TVNDINL TOGG si buy ces v 0 vives vice 4980 BO Indigent sick fund....... 2,546 50 Wb oe ie kia dec Qh STO 15 Nuw Bayxixa Hovsu.—Capt. Geo. W, Kidd has opened his projected banking house, iu the building erected for that purpose on Broad etreet, and is now prepared to transact all kinds of business in the banking line, [is placo is fitted up in elegant style, and no expense has been spared to make it thoroughly fire and burglar proof. Capt. Kidd is one of the oldest residents of Nevada, and being well and favorably known throughout the county as an energetio and successful business man, it is with great pleasure that we bespeak for him the confidence of the business community and the publio generally. — Deytistry.—Dr, Levason has taken an office in Kelsey’s brick building, over the store of A, Block & Co,, for the purpose of practicing his profession of dentist. The Doctor is a gentleman of great scientifie attaivments, and having had forty years experience in his profession, is confident that he oan give entire satiafaction to all who may have need of his professional services. Prusentation Rarrie.—Monsieur A. Liebert, daguerrean artist, Broad street, disposeses of valuable prizes to the amount of $3,000, on the 15th of May next. Persons gotting pictures taken at his gallery, will be entitled to one ticket in the enterprize for every dollar paid for the pictures. We call attention to the list of prizes, which will be found in another column, Sr. Parrick’s Day.—Mr. M. Sullivan, proprietor of the Ball Court, Broad street, ivforms us that he designs giving a party at his place on the evening of St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, Nothing will be left undone to make this a pleasant affair, and a large attendance may be expected. Sacramento CorresronpeNnce.—From some cause the letter of our Sacramento correspondent failed to reach us, We learn by telegraph, that the letter was put into the office of Wells, Fargo & Co., at Sacramento, and the agents there say it was sent, but from somo unexplaincause it failed to reach Nevada. I. N. Dawuer, Esq., leaves Nevada this morning, with the intention of taking passage for the East on the steamer of tho 20th, He goes on bueiness and will be absent but three or four months, Tux Nebraska Co. took out of their claims, last week, $8,082 90. ‘The Live Oak Co. eleaned up for their week’s work $2,588 94. — vations and depressions along the line as surveyed; parties interested in the road can inspect the profile map by calling at Judge Searls’ office, in the Court House. Mr. Elliott informs us that there is no serious obstacle to the construction of a railroad, and the route, on the whole, is much more favorable than was expected, The grade will not exceed eighty feet to the mile on any part of the road, and the deepest cuttings will not exceed tweaty-five or thirty feet. On returning, they examined the country in the vicinity of Bear river, and found a much more eligible point for crossing that stream, than on the first survey, The surveyed . line is something less than thirty-three miles, but this distance will probably be increased three or four miles by the locating survey. The road will cross Bear river not far from IIlinoistown, and pass within a few miles of lowa Hill, Dutch Flat, Forest Hill, and the thickly settled portions of Placer county; the people of that locality will of course be greatly interested in the work. Mr. Elliott is now engaged in making out his report, which will be completed in the course of two or three weeks. He designs embodying in the report all the statistics that can be procored in regard to the amount of freight brought into this county, the lumber trade, travel, &c. in order to show the amount of business that would be done by the road, and by this means interest capitalists in the work. ParRemoval of the Capital. Pursuant tos call published in the Journal, a public meeting was held in the Court House, at this place, on Saturday eWening, to take into consideration the propriety of removing the State Capital from Sacramento to San Francisco. G. W. Whitman was appointed chairman and N. P. Brown seerctary. The following resolutious, offered by Henry Meredith, were unanimously adopted: Resolved, That we believe the removal of the Capital from Sacramento to San Francisco to be fraught with evil to the best interest of the people of this State—as likely to prolong legislative sessions to corrupt legislation; to phonte: J the legitimate right of control and influence from the mining and agricultural population and interests over to capitalists . and political speculators—further, as likely to con. centrate political power in a large city to a degree dangerous to the common welfare—in one in which the Government or official authority of the State may at any time be driven away or prostrated by . enemies invading us from abroad, or by vigilance mobs at home. Resolved, That we deem it not only an act of . public policy, but of justice, that the Capital should remain at Sacramento city; and that wisdom and economy unite in calling for an immediate appropriation of the public money sufficient to erect a Capitol building, at the same time ample enough for the wants, and in keeping with the credit and character of this State. Resolved, That the Senators and Assemblymen from the county of Neyada, as representatives of one of the largest tax-paying and most populous counties of California, be requested to carry out, with the best of their ability, the foreging resolves. On motion, the Secretary was instructed to furnish a copy of these resolutions to the Sacramento Union, and Standard, Nevada Democrat and Journal, Hydraulic Press and G. V. National. Pouiticat Irsms.—The Democratic Convention of Minnesota met at St. Pauls, Jan. 12th, and elected cight delegates to the Charleston Convention, Resolutions were adopted declaring Stephen A. Douglas the choice of the Deties having euch statistics will confer a great! macracy of the State for President, and infavor by furnishing them to Mr. Elliott, If it) structing the delegates to Charleston to east can be shown that the road will pay a fair profit upon the cost of construction, there will be no lack of money to buld it; and we believe a better showing can be made than for any similar enterprise that has ever been projected in the State. A glance at the map of the State will give one a pretty good idea of the section of country that must necessarily contribute to the buginess of this road. The country between the south fork of the American river and the Middie Yuba constitutes the very heart of the mining district of tho State; this inclades all of Nevada and Placer counties, eastern Yuba, southern Sierra, and northern El Dorado, containing a population of at least 75,000 souls, and more than half the wealth of the mining portion of the State, All the trade and travel of this populous region must pass for a greater or less distance along the Folsom and Nevada railroad. The freighting businees and travel of this section, even at the present time, is am. ply sufficient to pay the running expenses of the road and a fair per centage upon the cost of its construction, to say nothing of the great increase of business which the road would develop. Tho Washoe country, should it ever become thickly settled, would also contribute largely to the business of the road, for it is undeniable that the best route over the mountains is through the Henness Pass, and the construetion of the railroad to this place would leave no question as to its being the shortest route. To the people of Nevada county the road is a necessity, It would place us within two hours’ ride of Sacramento, cheapen the cost of living. and by opening new gourees of industry, would in a short time double the population and wealth of the county, There is money enoughin Placer and Nevada counties to build the road, but as thero is little oapital in these counties that is not already profitably employed, it is desirable to interest capitalists ia the enterprise, and for that purpose an effort is now being made to collect reliable statistics, Reruniican Convention.—The delegates to the Republican County Convention, to elect delegates to the State Convention, met in this place on Saturday last, and organised by electing R, H. Farquhar President, and . 1. Gaylord Seeretary. The following delegates were appointed to represent the county in the State) Convention : Josiah Royce, David Bovyer, J. H. Fuller, Israel] Crawford, R. H. Farquhar, their votes for him. The Lowa Legislature has re-elected James Harlan to the U. 5, Senate. The vote stood: Harlan, 73; A.C. Dodge, 52. A Washington correspondent of a New Orleans paper says: “Governor Wise will unquestionably receive the vote of the Virginia delegation in the Charleston Convention, He will also bave the vote of the New York Fernando Wood set of delegates, whieh sot, by the way, will probably be recognized,” The Democratic State Convention of New Jersey, for the election of delegates to the Charleston Convention, bas been called for March 28th, Gov. Black, of Nebraska, has vetoed the bill, prohibiting slavery in that Territory. The bill passed the Senate by only one majority, consequently it cannot pass over the veto, General Pierce’s friends are said to be hard at work in Washington. The only result thus far announced is, thatareturned Californian hus been betting on his chaneen. “Nevapa Trrnitory.’’—-We notice that Senator Gwin has introduced a bill into the Senaie to organize the ‘Territory of Nevada.” While we believe the interests uf the people of Western Utah require a separate Territorial government, we trust that the bill introdueed by Senator Gwin will be defeated, unless the proposed name for the new Territory is changed. Nevada county, in population and wealth, is one of the most important in California, and adjoining as it does Western Utab, it is mueh to be regretted that the residents of the latter country should so persistently insist upon affixing the same name to their proposed Territory, The inconveniences and trouble that must necessarily result from this confusion of names are so readily foreseen, it is surprising that the people of Western Utah have not, for their own sake, adopted auame more appropriate. Should the the name be finally adopted, it will be found that thousands of letters, designed for Nevada Territory, will annually be first sent into Nevada county, after which, by a roundabout way, they may find their proper destination; and the residents of this county will be ; Bubject to the like inconvenience of having their letters “missent’”? into Nevada Territory. The people of Nevada county should take some action in this matter, and endeavor if possible to defeat the project of applying the name of their county to the Territory adjoining. A pei Truman Taylor, J. HW. Kingman, J, C. Harmer, Jas. Churehman, A. A. Sargent, M. J. Heidlauf, John 8, Dunn, D. Crittenden, and Wallace Caldwell. A County Central Committee was appointed, as follows: M. 8. Norton, George Flint, J. H. Puller, A. Frazier, 8. Richardson, J. 1, Sykes, G. R. Dean, J. N. Turner, J. 0, Birdseye, and W. H. Crawford. The Convention adopted a resolution inviting the members of the party to organize in the several townships, for the approaching campaign, but expressed no choice as to Presidential candidates. Messrs, Churchman and Sargont are understood to be candidates for delegate tothe Chicago Convention from this county, There was no contest raised in the Convention as to their respective claims, but we are iuformed that a majority of the county delegates are in favor of Sargent, who will probably be eleoted. Tus New ALMApEN Resotvrion.—The resolution introduced into the Assembly by Mr, Williams, asking the general government to withdraw the injunction, restraining the working of the New Almaden quicksilver mine, was defeated on Wednesday last by a vote of 28 ayes to 36 noes, On Thursday, however, a motion to reconsider the vote of the previous day, was carried by 45 ayes to 24 noes, From this it would appear that some of the members have changed their minds on this subject, and it is possible the resolution may yet be adopted. Buarwsss Cuanex,—Otto Lutje, confectioner has formed a co-partnership with W. Dreifuss, of the U. 8. Bakery, Pine street, and the business of the establishment will hereafter be extended. We are indebted to the new firm for a “free lunch,” sent us yesterday evening, A Canpipare ror CaarLeston.—Ex-Governor Weller is said to bo a candidate for delegate to the Charleston Convention. Tur Great Wizzarp.—Prefessor Anderson, the “Wizzard of the North,” is announced to appear at the Nevada Theater next week. His wonderful a Eastern PArERs.—We are indebted to J. B. performances in other places have drawn crowded Hamlin, of Broad street Book Store, forthe New York Herald, Tribune, Philadelphia Press, Boston Journal, St. Louis Republican and New Orleans Delta, received by the Golden Age; also, to Geo. Welch of the Pioneer Book Store, for the New York ‘Times, Harper’s Weekly, and other late Hastern papers. hotses, and we doubt not he will meet with a like reception in Nevada. We referto his advertisement. ——— Newsrarer Fayors.—Masters Wm. and Geo. Stone, the attentive newspaper agents of this place, have placed us under obligations for San Francisco . dailies furnished us during the past week. tition on the subject, stating the bare fact that . Nevada county, in California, is located upon . the borders of Western Utah, would have much . influence upon members of Congress, and we believe would have the effeet either to defeat the bill, or else compel those who have it in charge to substitute some mere appropriate name, Insane AsyYLUM.—We are indebted to Senator Chase, of this county, for the Seventh Annual Report of the Trustees and Resident Physician of the Insane Asylum, at Stockton. From a table scocompanying the report, it appears that on the first day of December, 1858, there were in the Asylum two hundred and seventy-three patients, From that time to December Ist, 1859, two hundred and seventy-six persons were admitted, making a total of five hundred and forty-nine patients treated during the year. Of thisnumber, one hundred and twenty-four were discharged; forty-nine have died, and six eloped—leavying three hundred and seventy patients in the Asylum on the first of last December, and showing an increase during the year of ninety-seven patients. The Resident Physician is of the opinion that there will be a permanent increase of not less than one hundred patieats per annumto be provided for in the future. InpIAN Massicner.—We notice in the San Francisco ZZerald a communication in regard to the massacre of some fifty or sixty Indian women and children at Rolf’s Ranch, on Pitt river. The writer’s object seems to be to exonerate Gen. Kibbe from all blame in regard to that affair, but virtually admits that the massacre actually occurred as related. The massacre took place some time last summer or fall, but the particulars were never published until within the past three weeks. When first published, the account seemed so horrible thatit was very generally discredited, but it now appears that it was substantially true, We believe Gen, Kibbe was not implicated in the affair, and the efforts of the Zsrald’s correspondent to excuse him are therefore unnecessary. The massacre was perpetrated by a company calling themselves the “Pit River Rangers.” A pisraton from San Francisco, says that the will of the late Senator Broderick arrived on the Golden Age, last Friday evening. It was made in January, 1859. SvrcipE IN SAX FRancisco.—A man named Wm. C. Smith committed suicide, in San Francisco, last Thursday night, by shooting himself the head. Information having been recci the police office the next morning, an officer went to the house, who found the body of Smith lying on a bed, anda woman named Martina Perez, and her son, a lad of ten years, in the room. It appeared from the evidence before the Coroner’s Jury, that the woman and deceased had been living together for some months as man and wife, and the latter had been drinking very hard for some days previous to committing the fatal act. The woman testified that Smith drank several glasses of brandy during the evening, and on retiriug to bed put a pistol under his pillow. About half past ten o’clock she heard the report of the pistol, and starting up threw the weapon on the other end of the bed, then passing her hand over his face found he was breathing quietly, and supposing him to be unhurt went to sleep. About three o'clock she awoke, and putting her hand on his face found it cold, and immediately gave the alarm. The woman was arrested on suspicion of having committed the murder, but the circumstances, aside from her statements, went to . show that deceased took his own life. Smith was about 34 or 35 years of age, 2 native of the Isle of France, and was worth some $16,000 or $20.000. SnooTtna Arrrays tN CaRsoN VALLEY.— From a dispatch to the Union, of Monday, we learn that » shooting affray occurred at Genoa, Carson Valley, on the 11th inst., between Warren Wassin and J. K. Trumbo. They fired two shots each with . revolvers—both of Wassin’s shots taking effect, one in the shoulder, the other in the thigh, breaking the bone and severing a branch of the femoral artery. Trumbo fell on the second shot, but afterwards rose, drew a single barreled pistol loaded with duck shot and fired at Wassin, some five or six of the shot taking effect in his face and neck, but none of the} wounds are dangerous. Another shooting affair occurred the same day about six miles below Genoa, . between two men named Newberry and Beecher, re. sulting in the death of the former. Both of these difficulties originated about tbe possession of . ranches.

Fara. Accipent by A S1x-SuooTer.—A man named Story was accidentally shot near Mariposa, on the evening of the 4th inst, and died from the . effects of the wound. It appears that on returning . to his cabin, he knelt down to drink some water from a brook, and had carelessly placed a Colt’s re. volver in his belt with the cock upon the cap. In bending forward, the pistol fell from the belt, and striking some rocks, went off. The ball entered his left side, and lodged near the spine. The wounded man being alone, was compelled to crawl in this . condition to the nearest house, a mile and a half . distant, where he shortly after died. . Sm00TinG AFFRAY NEAR WATSONVILLE.—A . shooting afiray occurred on the 9th instant, near . Watsonville, Santa Cruz county, between a party of squatters, The affray originated ina dispute about a land One and two men . were shot, and severely wounded, It is feared that the wounds of one of the men will prove fatal. Hoover and Marks, and the wife of the latter, are the wounded persons. claim. woman Waren Strike.—Tha Amador Ledger learns . shat the miners at Angels, Calaveras county, are . now onastrike for the reduction of the price of water. Water has been sellingin that district at four dollars a day, fora sluice head; the miners want it fortwo dollars. The prospects are that they will succeed in reducing the price. Fata Accrpent in San Francisco.—On Tuesday last, a boy eight years of age, named Ruing, son of a widow lady, was run over on Mont. gomery strect, San Francisco, by a cart loaded with . bricks, and instantly killed. The driver was walking behind his cart when the accident happened, and exhibited an inexcusable recklesness. His Innocence.—Dr. R. P. Chase, . ASSERTS who has been arrested in San Francisco, ona charge . of adulterating the ascids used in the Mint, has pub. lished a card, in which he asserts his innocense of . the charge, and asks a suspension of public opinion . until an investigation cam be had. His trial was . fixed for yesterday. Fara, Arrray.—A difficulty took place at . Buckeye, Shasta county, on Sunday last, between James Cornelius and Wm. Thoroughman, in which . the latter was shot and instantly killed by some unknown person in the crowd. No arrest had been . made. Manrbiz.—At Susanville, Honey Lake valley, an extensive quarry of gray marble has been discov. It can be taken out in slabs of any size, with common tools, The marble is pronounced superior for building purposes, and withstands the effects of fire. ered, Port WARDENS.—Austin and Bonson, appoint. . would make more slave States, . Beldea, Lina Cry, By Telegraph. Sacramento, Feb. 14th, 1860-4 P. M. Assembly bill relating to mining co-partnerships paseed to engrossment. Nothing of importance in the Senate. An altercation occurred this forenoon in the street, between Thomas Heston, member of Assembly, and C. A. Johnson, in which the latter was severely beaten with a cane. The difficulty grew out of a card reflecting severely upon) Mr. Heston’s private character. The weather has cleared off fair. Price oy Quicxsitver.—The Placer Lerald, in an article upon the New Almaden suit, eudeavers to show that the suspension of the working of that mine has been no detriment to the mining interests of the State. It says: The supply of quicksilver from the mines of New Idria and Guadaloupe, is fully equal to the demand, and it is a fact tnat quicksilver is now cheaper than it ever has been before. So much for the injury argument to the gold mining interests. : This statement is not correct. Since the injunetion was granted quicksilver has been gradually rising in value, and three weeks ago the article was selling iu this county at an advance of nearly one hundred per cent. on its value before the working of the New Almaden mine was stopped. ConoressionaL.—By the overland mail dates have been received from Washington city to Jan. 23d. The House was still unorganized, and the prospect of electing a Speaker seemed as remote asever. A number of measures of importance had been introduced into the Senate, but that body can make no progress in legislation until the House is organized. The Senate committee are proceeding with their investigations concerning the Harper’s Ferry raid, but as far as known nothing new has been brought to light in regard to that affair. The slavery question in its various phases contiaued to be the principal topic of discussion in both Houses. Tux Mexican Treaty.—Washington eorrespondents say that there will be a fierce opposition to the ratification of the treaty recently concluded by Mr. McLane with the Juarez government of Mexico. Both the Texas Senators oppose it on the ground that it would result iu the acquisition of more territory, which would at length become free States, and the Republicau Senators oppose it, on the ground that it If this statement of the case is corrcet, there is little prospect of the treaty being ratified, Every thing is made to hinge on the slavery question. Sr. VaLentinze’s Day.—Two representatives of the flowery land, appeared at the Court House on Tuesday, and insisted upon the County Judge’s forthwith making them one, Melican fashion. His Honor delicately suggested that some religious ceremony or Justice of the Peace should be invoked ; but the anxious Johns insisted that the case admitted of no delay, and that the Judge must officiate. There was no alternative, and his Honor, with full as . much force as solemnity, launched the almondeyed lovers upou the sea of matirmony. _—_———$______. To pz Re-orenep.—We are happy to learn that Sol. Koblman has effected arrangements by which he will re-open his store, at the old stand, corner of Broad and Pine strects, either to-day or to-morrow, MARRIED. On Friday, Feb, 10th, by Jobn Anderson, Esq., Mr. A. Lavpamay aud Miss AnN Kyaun, all of Nevada, In this city, on St, Valentine's day, by Hon, David merchant of this city, and > Tov, of Sacramento, i ore LFA SE ED—For Sale by FY ; E. F, SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad st., Nevada, Pp RTNER WANTED IN THREE Ranchks, or ONE FOR SALE, of 1,959 Acres, upon reason: able terms, Said land is near the mouth of the Sacramento river, fronting on the Sacramento river two miles aud known as the TWIN HOUSE RANCH. Address ROBERT E. BENSLEY, 20-1m Rio Vista, Solano county, Metropolitan Theater. POSITIVELY ed Port Wardens of San Francisco, by Gov. Latham, . # FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY,“ have resigned, and Robert Haley and Amos ‘Noyes . have been appointed by Governor Downey, in their stead. The nominations have been confirmed. Ansconprp.—Walter Skidmore, who was held to bail, some time since, at San Rafael, on a charge of poisoning his child, has forfeited his bonds and left for parts unknown, He was held to bail in the sum of $5,000. PROF. ANDERSON, THE FAR FAMED Cuitpren Lost anp Founp.—tThe police statistics of San Francisco, show, that during the year, ending January 31st, 1860, 231 lost children have been picked up in the streets of the city and restored to their parents. Propsnty SToLReN AnD RecovErep.—At San Francisco, during the past year, the aggregate value of property stolen was $53,225 85. Of this amount there was recovered $35,298 07. Fire Ar Dercn Frat—A fire broke out at Dutch Flat on Wednesday night last, but owing to the superior water works in the town, the fire was soon extinguished and but little damage done. Napa QUICKSILvER.—A dispatch from San Francisco, says that twenty iron quicksilver flasks were sent to the St. Helens mines, on the 11th inst. to be filled in those mines of fabulous richness. Tuomas Haney, charged with the , murder of James Neary, at Petaluma, has been released from custody, the Grand Jury having failed to find an indictment against him. Unrtep Srares Supreme JupGEs.—A Washington correspondent of the New York Commercial Advertiser, says: . 4 Seven of the Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court are in attendance; one of these, Justice McLean, is very infirm and . The absentees are Chief Justice Taney and Justice Daniel, and neither of them can be expected to resume his seat. The or the next President will probably have to vacancies on the bench of the Supreme Court. ‘The seat of the Chief Justice will, no doubt, be filled 4 an appointment from outside of the bench. Chief Justice Taney, Chiet Justice Marshall, and Chief Justice Ellsworth were appointed, not from the bench of the Supreme Court, but from the bar of civil offices. It is not usual, either here or in resent . ica! Light ever used. three . * *ttong or subdued light may be produced—having all GREAT WIZZARD OF THE NORTH, APPEARS HERE ON Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, FEBRUARY 20th, 2ist and 22d. ~ — = ca ediacmenemidaca ig GEO. W. KIDD, Baxnker. In the Granite Building BROAD STREET, NEVADA, AVING OPENED A BANKING HOUSE IN NEVADA, , in building erected expressly for that purpose, would inform his friends and the public that he is }repared to receive deposits, General and Special, and trausact a general Banking Business. = WA GOLD DUST @ PURCHASED AT THE HIGHEST MARKET RATES, And liberal advances made on Dust forwarded for Coinage or Assay to the U. S. Mint. 7 Sight Checks on San Francisco at PAR, CHECKS on the Eastern Cities at the Lowest Rates. Collections made, and State and Connty Securiti . chased at the highest Market Value. penny, Ue Nevada Feb. 14th 1860.—20.-tf COAL OIL LAMPS! DEITZ PATENT. A GREAT VARIETY OF THE MOST nt patterms, suitable for Dwellings, Churches, Stores,Snd Public Buildings, at PRICES which will bring them within the reach of all. Upon a trial of these Lamps it will be found that they afford by far the most économBy the turning of a single screw, the convenience of GASS, at about one-tenth the expense, Also, the Patent Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil, 2 we by the most approved Chemical Process, This Oil has never been known to fail in uniformity of quality and for its brilliancy of Light, when used in these NEW LAMPS, England, to take a Chief Justice fromthe Court. . It may with truth be regarded as the There is no promotion in this service. The reason is, perhaps, that a distinction among the members of the Court would necessarily seem invidious. In England a»puisue judge is seldom made chief judge. Great Illuminater of the Age! ForSaleby J. M. HAMILTON & CO., 'f Sole Agents for this City, o-tf Ne. 37 Mian Strect, Nevada. sist Prizos in A. LIBBEBT Ss PRESENTATION RAFFLE. To be Distributed May 15th 1860, Any person who will have an Ambrotype taken valued at $2,00, will receive two Tickets, or any person having a Picture taken worth $5, $20 or $75, as the case may be, wilireceive as many Tickets as dollar given, which will entitle any one toa chence in the Prizes for each Ticket he or she may hold. Persons in the country ordering or purchasing Tickets can receive a Picture at any time by calling at the Gallery. 170PRIZES VALUE, $3,000, pe Tickets One Dollar Each. -@y 1 Heavy cased fine Gold Magic Hunting Lever Wate, . Wr essccrccscececsersterreneewesreeeces B OOMAIT eo os cepccvcrssussacinabietve sonuguuy 3 Fine Gold Huntiug Lever Watch No. 56504.., 4 Fine Gold Hunting Lever Watch No. 3088.., 5 Silver Hunting Lever Watch, “Nickle Moyement,’’ Ruby Jewels, No. 30302..... cscs 6 Silver Hunting Lever Watch No. 14675.... 7 Fine Gold Etruscan set Broach and Ear Rings., $ Single stone Diamond Hing.......-.+. 9 10, 11 Three Fine Gold sets, Mosaic, Cameo, and Garnet, each $40,... Ponce erere ye Sescesane 12 Fine Guld Cora] Bracelet......20¢ eoveee TE Fine ROGMed TOV On icinccversccostcsesss 14 One Quartz Seal..... Lge beUhene Pas be 04s 15 Fine Gold Guard Chaim,. .o.se-ee. c+ cece cece 16 Fine Gold Chataline....:esessccesccceess 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, Six Bracelets, each $16, 18, GE 1G, Tae ies cscs Ngecdices Gusee poses ass Zz, = Two Gold Pens and Pencils cases, each $25 $360. 100. 148. 100. > a id un er ibie sake pen each $25 28 Une Set Quartz Sleeve Buttons...-.s.0. e 29 to 31, Three Pair Sleeve ButtonsPeach $16, 9, OO, .ccccctenpevctssscasopbacs ibe scebeaneneal 32, 33, Two Set Studs, each $18, 14,....... 34 to 57, Twenty-four Gold Broaches, each $25, 20 $20, 15, 15,15, 15, 15, 20, 18, 10, 15, 15, 15, 18 G12, §,-0,:30; 6-6, 6,6 Bi. veces swoce Revacece 58 to 70, Thirteen Sets Broach and Ear Rings each $42, 22, 20, 16, 15, 15, 12, 12, 12, 10, 10, 8, 8,. 71 to $4, Fourteen Pairs Gold Ear Rings, each $15 14; 14,88, 8 8, & 6S Ree Bee as. sates: 85 to 89, Five Gold Crosses, each $24, 13, 9, 8, 8., 90 to 93, Four Gold Necklaces each $20, 13, 13 13, bo 94 95, Two Pairs Gold Armlets, each, $14, 12.,,, 26 96 to 98, ‘Ihree Gold Keys, each $9, 5, 5..... 19 99 100, Two California Gold Slides, each $14, 8.. 101 to 117, Seventeen Gent’s Gold Pins, each $8, 8, 25, yy OR ee eee eee et eee e ee eeenee eee wet eeeee +) 22 8S ws gee = eugss§ cves $12, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 8, 8. 6, 7,4, 4, 143 117 to 129, Twelve Gold Rings, each $24, 18, 16, 14 930/06, G20 es Geeks ca basvaenes <. 180 180 to 170, Forty-one Fine Lockets, each $18, 16 12 $12, 10, 8, 8, 8, 14, 14, 14, 12, 12, 20, 12, 12, 12 $5, 4, 4, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 10 BLO, 67 5 7, GEG: Orivccers ve tecns bcbescdvesee 336 Total Value ,.5 i.00.08s000s bieeesoscees 00u, $3 A. LIEBER, Nevada Feb, 14th 1869, NOTICE! LL PERSONS INDEEBTED TO US, Ele ther by Note or Account, to save cost’ and trouble. must settle on or before the 15th of March. COOPER & CO, 20-lin* ~ PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO0., Cw pan TO PANAMA, = Via Panama Rallread, To Connect, At ASPINWALL, with the Steamers of the U. S, Maik Steamship Company for NEW YORE AND NEW ORLEANS, Blue Tent, Feb. 13th 1860. The Only Safeand Relable Route! The Splendid Steamship GOLDEN AGE, Will leave Folsom street whart with the U.S. Mails pas-. sengets and Treasure, for Panama, on PEORIA isos os eerie FEB. 20th 1860,, At9o’clock A. M. Punctually. The Panama Railroad Company aud the U.S. Maik Steamship Company have authorized Agents to sell their Tickets, if desired by holders of Pacific Tickets. Treasure for shipment will be received eon board the steamer until 12 o’elock, midnight, Feb. 18th. No merchandise freight will be received om board after 3 o'clock vp. M., Feb, 18th, anda written order must be procured at the Company’s office for its shipment. For Freight or Passage apply to " FORBES & BABCOCK, Agente, Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorff sts., San Francisee. ON’T FORGET—J,™M. HIXSON has lots DRY OAK WOOD under cover at 77 Broad Street. I yey JAMAICA GINGER—For Sale by FE, KF. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary , 47 Broad st., Nevada. Hotreowan's PILLS AND OINTMENT For Sale by E F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad St., Nevada. t Besce: CHIMNEYS~—For Sale by E. F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, 47 Broad street. OR RENT.—THE BRICK STORE OCcupied by Joseph Rrothers asa Clothing Store, en. Broad street, adjoining Cashin & Colley’s Meat Market is olfered for rentata reasonable price. For particulars enquire of CASHIN & COL ° At the Broad Street Market. Nevada Feb. 7th 1860, PULU! PULU! PULU I eee —JUST RECEIVED.— iat Pounds of P 5,000 Direct from the as OF E7ulu, Having made arrangements to receive, monthly, 5,000 pounds of PULU, I am enabled to sell it in large or smal) quantities at B32 1-2 Cts.Por Pound. Pulu Mattrasses, Pillows, &c. agSOLD AT CORRESPONDING PRICES® -gg Se Parties in want of Pulu, etc., will do well to eal at the FURNITURE STORE OF SAUL LEVY, Commercial Street, Neva Nevada Noy. 29th 1859.—9-3m " aa AT HOME AGAIN!! A. BLOCK & CO., HAVE REMOVED THEIR, Clothing Store, Tothocir Old Stand CORNER PINE & COMMERCIAL STS, Noewada. S. FURTH, E. BLOCK, Jz. UNITED STATES BAKERY. PINE STREET, NEVADA, First door below Kidd & Knox’s Brick. bane UNDERSIGNED WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of Nevada and vicinity, thet he has again taken the above well known Bakery, asd will hereafter carry on the business. He is now pre; to furnish his old customers, and all who may favor him with their patronage, with all articles in his line at the 3 Most Reasonable Rates. <@e BOSTON BROWN, & GRAHAM BREAD Of a very superi@® quality, always on hand, also Fruit, Lemon, Pound and Sponge Cakes. Wedding Parties, Families, and Restaurants, supplied with every vaiety of Bread and Pastry usually found in New York Bakeries, at wholesale prices, A good assortment of PIE FRUITS, JAMS, JELLIES, FIGS, PRUNES, TAMARINDS, STRAWBERRIES &c. we. Fresh Eggs and Cheese, constantly oD hand. WENDELIN DREIFUSS. Nevada, Feb, 7th 1860, A. BLOCK, .