February 3, 1858 (4 pages)

re 3 Ee NEVADA DEMOCRAT,. _ PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY I. J. ROLFE & 00. 7. H. ROLFE, I, J. ROLFE, A. P. CHURCH. OFFICE—BROAD STREET, NEVADA, TERMS: For one year, in advance, $5 00 Six months, 3 00 Three months, 2 00 Single Copies, 25 cts. ee BUSINESS CARDS. _ BANEBRERF: At his Old Stand, Main St., Nevada. GOLD DUST BOUGHT at the highest market rates. SIGHT CHECKS on Sacramento and San Franciseo AT PAR. : DUST forwarded to the U. S. Branch Mint for Assay er Coinage, and advances made on the same if required. Nevada Dec. lat 1857.—9-tf MORRIS ROSENHEIM, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER I” Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, &cMAIN STREET, NEVADA. CHAS. W. YOUNG, MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —sAND— DEALER IN FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, DIAMOND WORK, de. Junetion of Main and Commercial Streets, Nevada, THOMAS MARSH, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, ON COMMERCIAL STREET. 20-tf F. MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, All work promptly attended to, and in the best style of the art. Comunercial street, above Pine, Nevada. 46-tf MERRY MERKDITH, THOMAS P. HAWLEY, MEREDITH & HAWLEY, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law, Orricuy—In Kidd & Knox’s Brick Building, Corner of Pine and Broad Streets, Nevada, Nevada, Jan. 10, 1888,—14-din STANTON BUCKNER, C, WILSON HILL, BUCKNER & HILL, AVING associated themselves together in the practice of the Law, will attend promptly to all busineas confided to their care in Nevada and adjoining counties, Ovricn—In Kelsey's Brick Building. Commercial street, Nevada, duly 2, 1856,—43-tf j A, C, NILES, J. K. M'CONNELL, McCONNEBLL & NILES. ATTORNEYS & COUSELLORS AT LAW, Will practice in all the Courts of the 14th Judicial Distreet, aud in the Supreme Court, vrnev—Kidd's Brick Building, up stairs, 46-tf JAMES CHURCHMAN, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Will hereafter confine himselt solely to the practice of his profession—and will be found always at his oflice, except when absent on professional business, Ovviex—Coruer of Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada, 40-tf ano. W. YANT, DAVID BRLUEN BELDEN & WYANT, ATTORNEYS Al LAW, Particular attention given to procuring U. 5, Land Wartants for pursons by Military service entitled to the same, Ommcy.—No. 4 Second story of Alban’s Brick Building Cerner Broad and line Streets, Nevada. 6-tf, THOMAS P. HAWLEY, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, AND Wotary Public, Omca—in Kelsey's Brick Building, Commercial Street, Nevada. 18-tf WM. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Orner—in Alban’s Brick Building, corner of Broad and Tine streets, Nevada. wa. J. KNOX, GT OVERTON, KNOX & OVERTON, FRYSICIANS & SURGEONS. Orricr—North sile of Broad Street, 2d door above Pine: Nevada Jan. 12th 1858.—14-tf F. EB. BAILEY, PHYSICSAN AND SURGEON, Orricn—Main street, in the rear of Dr. Lark's Drug Swe. Residence Washington st reet, Gieat door South of the Ca ttvtic Chareh. Nevada, Ort. 27th 1857.—4-tf Be From wy personal acquaintance with the chacaeter and qualifeations of Dr. Barwer, 1 do cheerfully recommend him te my former patrons amt friend« asmy suceeswer. HARVEY HUNT, M. f. MEBICAL NOTICE! EF. 8S. ALDRICH, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND, SURGEON, Late Surges ofthe U. S. Army, teudera his professionat e@ervices to the citizens of Nveada and vicinitr, Ovrict—-No 1, Cnittendena Brick Building, Main street, D.& B. LACHMAN, NQ. % COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. — DEALERS EN Crockery, dic. dic. AN Minds of Tin ‘Were made to order. “Se Pept. 1456,.—48-Sm D. & B. LACHMa®. G. E. WITHINGTON, DEALER iN French and Amerctcan Paper Hangings, NDOW SHADES, Brass cornice, Gold ouldings Paimts, &e. Painting of all kinds, and pape Bangng, exccuted in the best style, at shost notice. 49 No, 7 Broad Street, Nevada. , COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE. (COURT HOUSE, NEVADA.] Joux L. GAMBLE, G. F. Dexrkex, County Surveyor, Deputy. Ll. persons are hereby cautioned against employing other Surveyors than such as may be deputized bo. Shia office. (Extract from Laws of California.) (CRAP. 20, Suc, 3 “No survey or re-survey hereafter made wy ony person except the County Surveyor or his deput; ahall be. oppaidered legal evidence in any Court within thi Sta JOHN L. GAMBLE, County Surveyor. REMOVAL! LSTON, NEWMAN & ©O. have removed to No. 45, Broad Street, next door te McRoberts & Funston. P. S.—They are now receiving at their new location a large and elegant assortment of Clothing of all grades, GIVE US a CALL. ALSTON, NEWMAN & CO, Nevada, October 14th, 1857—t£ NEVADA DEMOCRAT JOB PRINTING OFFICE, BROAD STREET. "IDEING furnished with 2 new and complete assortment of JOB TYPE, we are prepared to execute PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, am a manner that cannot fail to give satisfaction toa who oy os us with a call. 34-0 Circulars, Law Blanka, Ball kets, as mm Bills of Fare, Books, Pamphlets, _ Checks, Drafts, &e. will de well to give us acall. Large reductions made from ‘eld California’’ prices. NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY TRAVELING. SHERIFF'S SALES. — ~ GALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY. TS STAGES of this Company will leave their Office, at the ‘National Exchange,’’ 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 o'clock, A. M., running via Auburn, as an Accommodation Line to Sacramento. FOR MARYSVILLE. Leaves the above named Office every morning at seven o’clock, A. M., passing through Grass Valley, Kough & Ready, Empire Ranch, and Long Bar, and arriving in Marysville at 3 o’clock P. M. YOR FOREST CITY, DOWMIFVILLE, PATTERSON, WOLSBY’S, MOORE'S, AND ORLEANS FLATS. Leaves every morning at 6 1-2 o’clock A. M. JAMES HAWORTH, Pres’t. C, 8. Co. W. S. McRommrts, Agent, Nevada. (tr NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE. N AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above Line will run a follows: Leaving the office, at the National Exchange, Nevada, at 8 o'clock, A. M, ng by Mountain Spring House, Morgan’s, Cold Spring, White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving at Washington by one o’elock 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. 8. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. [34-tf EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, Broad Street, Nevada, J. H, HELM, Proprietor, THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS friends and the public generally, that he has become Proprietor of the EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, and as he designs keeping constantly on hand A Stock of Fast Horses, Would respectfully solicit the patronage of the Public. aa Horses kept by the Day or Week on the moat reasonable terms, 20-tf J. HARVEY HELM. 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 Eleyant establishment of Horses, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, &c &e.—and is uow prepared to furnish as fine turnouts ascan be fonnd in the State. « Well trained fleet aud 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 satistaction, Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery Carriages alwaya in readiness with careful drivers for the use of Balls, Parties, &c. &c. The quality of my stock will permit me to say that those seeking pleasure, or engaged on business would do well to give mea call. J. A. LANCASTER, Nevada, Aug. 20, 1856,—46-tf DENTISTRY. DR. A. CHAPMAN, Dentist, calle particular attention to his Tooth Anedyne, which, when applied, will stop the tooth-ache in five mintes, and effectually destroy the nerve, leaving it in a fit condition to be filled without causing pain, where it would otherwise have to be extracted All Dental operations performed in a neat and substantial manner, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases, Orricv-—In Kidd & Knox Brick Building, corner Pine and Broad streets, Nevada, where he intends to remain permanently. October 14th, 1856—2-tf GREGORY & SPARKS, AVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW STAND, IN THE Briek Building under the Journal Office, on Main st., are prepared to wait upen their old friends, and customers, and the consumers of Grub generally, according to Gunter, Hlaving alarge and well selected stock on hand consisting of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, MINING TOOLS, CROCKERY WARE, HARDWARE, WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, &., &e. We feel confident that we can please, and sell goods as low ax the lowest, but not lower, as some have it, We give a general invitation tu call and sce us, March ISth, 1857. McRoberts & Funston, HAVE JUST RECKIVED THK LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF Wines, Kine Brandics, Liquors, Cordials, -AND CASE GOODS— EVER. BROUGHT 7T0.NEVADA. HEIR stoek of Family Groceries and Minera’ Supplies, is unsurpassed in Variety, Quality, and LOW PRICES, by any house this side of the the Bay. Call and see us, and we will guarantee Entire Satisfactionein Price and Quality, N. B. Goods delivered free of charge. We always deliver the same quality of goods which we sell to our customers, McROBERTS & FUNSTON, 45-tf No, 34, Brond street, 2 dodrs above Post Office, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS !! Brick Bullding—Commercial St., Nevada, tte respectfully inform the citizens of Nevada and vicinity, that he keeps constantly on hand at his old stand on Commercial «treet, a large supply of the best articles in his line which the market affords, Always on haad the very best quality of ‘ J SUGAR, we BUTTER, COFFEE, HAMS, TEA, BACON, RICE, LARD, SYRUP, CANDLES &. &c. Which will be sold at as low rates aw can be afforded, FOR CASH. Sar Mivers’ orders filled promptly, and to the satisfao4 tion of parties purchasing. Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE. J. 8S. LANDEKER. Nevada, Dec. 30th 1857.—13-tf “Billiard Saloon: Cogxar or Broap AyD Pine Sts. FormeRLY U. 5. Horxy, HARRINGTON & PATTERSON, GOLD MOST RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO THEIR friends and the public, that they have taken the New Brick Building, corner of Broad and Pine Streets, on the site of the old U. 8. Hotel, and fitted it up asa SALOON, in a style unsurpassed for elegance and comfort, and are prepared for all who may favor them with a call. The Billdard Tables will be found equal to any in the State, and those who delight in this pleasant game, will find this Saloon well adapted to enjoy it. The Har will at all times be supplied with the best LIQUORS AND SEGARS Which the market of San Francisco can afford, and no expense or pains will be spared on the part of the Proprietors to make this a popular and agreeable place of resort. Nevada, Jan’y. 13, 1857.—15-tf ~ GIGARS! CIGARS!! CIGARS!!! abies Brick Store on Main Street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co. and Junction of Main & Commercial Streets. H. & M. HIRSCHMAN wus respectfully announce that they have on hand, and are constantly receiving, by express and other conveyances. the largest and best assortment of Fine Havana Ciga Choice Brands of Tobacco, Pi atches, Playing dic. Sc. Which will he sold lower than the same quality of articles ean be ht ia any other house in this city. Our ofd friends and customers are invited to give us @ call and satisfy themselves in regard to the quality of our stock. aa Particular attention paid lo oadlers from the eountry-G% 3-tf H. & M. HIRSCHMAN. HOLIDAY PRESENTS!! COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NICE BOOKS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, Portfolios, Card Cases, Toys, &c. &c. Are being received at the Pioneer Book Store, Bag~ PRICES to suit the times. “Ga G. W. WELCH. f Nevada, Dec. 224 1857.—12-tf Sr unaniobe SALE,—By virtue of a Decree and order of sale to me directed and issued out of the Hon. District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for Nevada county and State of California, on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the 5th day of January, A, D, 1858, in favor of EDWARD KELSEY and against U. 8, GREGORY Administrator of the estate of JOHN YATES, dec’d., DAVID 8. TALLMAN and JOSEPH B. YATES, for the sum of . two thousand three hundred dollars, principal debt, with interest on the said sum of $2,300 at the rate of ten per cent ~ annum from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with $15 costs of suit, for the sale of the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of ground together with the brick store house thereon, said lot lying and situated on the north side of Commercial st. town of Nevada and county aforesaid, beginning next west of the brick store house now owned by Rosenheim & Bro. running west on Commercial street 18 feet, thence north atright angles 5414 feet, thence east 1839 feet, thence to . the place of beginning 56 feet, together with all and singular, the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale all the above described property to the highest bidder for . cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Neva. da, on FRIDAY, the 5th day of February, a. p. 1858, between the hours of 10 o’clock 4, M. and 4 o’clock P u., o satisfy and pay said judgment. Given under my hand this 5th day of January, 1858. S. W. BORING, Sheriff Newada Ceunty. HERIFF’S SALE.—By virtue of a Deerce and Order of Sale to me directed, and issued out of the Hon. District Court of the 14th Judicial District, in and for the County of Nevada and State of California, on a judgment rendered in said Court on the 18th day of January 4. D. 1858, in favor of AMOS W. RILEY, and against AS, H. BAIN et. als. for the sum of five hundred and forty-six dollars, principal debt, together with interest on the said sum of $546,600 at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with all costs of suit taxed at $28,70 for the sale of the following described property to wit: The undivided one half of an unexpired lease!iold interest for a term of five years ending the 29th day of September A. D. 1861, in a lot or parcel of land described as follows; All that certain lot or parcel of land situated on Cayote street, in Nevada city, Nevada county, and State aforesaid, and bounded as follows: beginning at the southeast corner of Frisbie’s Storehouse, on said street, and running thence north 87° 30’ nine feet, thence south 2° 30! east fifty-four feet, thence south 87° 30! west, thirty-six feet, thence north 2° 30! west, seven feet, thence south 87° 30! west, fifty-five feet, thence north 2° 30/ west forty-seven feet to the place of beginning ; the same being the lot upon which the Nevada Theater now stands and known as the Theater lot, Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale all the interest of the above named defendants in and to the above described property, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Nevada,on TUESDAY the th day of February, a. p. 1858, between the hours of 10 o'clock 4, M. and 4 o’clock P. M,, to satisfy and pay said judgment. Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1858. 16-td 8. W. BORING, Sherif, N. C. . HERIFE’S SALE.—By virtue of a decree of sale to ine directed and issued out of the Hon, District Court of the 14th Judicial District, in and for Nevada county and State of California, on a Judgment rendered in Court on the Sth day of January, 4, D 1858, in favor of J, W. DAW, and against PETER V. SKILLMAN, A. D. SKILLMAN and J, C, HIARMER, for the sum of eleven hun. dred dollars principal debt, with interest om the said sum . of $1,100,00 at the rate of three per cent per month from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with $45, . and 45-100 dojlars costs of suit, for the sale of the follow. ing described property to wit: A Steam Saw Mi] known . and ealled the St. Louis mill, situated in Nevada county, . fifteen miles from Nevada city, on Bear Valley road, together with boiler, engine and fixtures, appertaining, also that tract of land en which the same is situated, known . as the MeWorthy Ranch, with all the tenements, heredita. ments and appurtenances as held and claimed by the de. fendant Peter V. Skillman, on the 20th day of July 1856, . that being the date of the mortguge desertbed in plaintiffs complaint, Notice is hereby given that I will expose at public sale all the above described property, to the highest bidder for . cash in front of the Court House door in the city of Neva. da, on TUESDAY the 9th day of February, A. D. 1858, be. tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. M, and 4 o'clock I’, M. to . satisfy and pay said judgment, . Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1858 . 16-td 8. W. BORING, Sheriff N.C. . cbse goer gles SALE.—By virtue of a Decree bt and Order of Sale to me directed, isaued out of the Hon District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for the County of Nevada and State of California, om a Judgment . rendered in said Court on the 22d day of December A. . '. 1857, in favor of GARLAND LILLARD, and against . L, G, WRIGHT, for the sum ef seven hundred and . thirty-five dollars, principal debt, together with inter. est on the said sum of $735 00, at the rate of ten per . cent. per annum from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with all costs of suit taxed at $55,60 for the sale of the following described property to wit: An undivi. ded one-ninth of certain Mining claims situated on Shelby . Hill, in the township and County of Nevada, knownas the . claims of Story & Co,, Curtis & Co,, and the Nebraska Com. pany, and situated east of the claims of the Nevada Com pany upon Shelby Hill. ! Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale all the above described property, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Court House door in the City of Neva. da, on TUESDAY the 9th day of February, 4. p. 1858, be. t tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. mM. and 4 o’clock 1. M, to slavery question in Kansae, but rather as a{ ste ’ satisfy and pay said judgment. Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1868, . 16-id S. W, BORING, Sherilf, N. C, NHERIFE"’S SALE.—By virtue ofa Decree . 3 and Order of Sale to me directed, and issued out of the Hon District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for . the County of Nevada and State of California, on a judgment rendered in said Court on the 14th day of January A.D. 1858, in favor of THOMAS BARTON, and against MOSES F, HOIT and SAMUEL CONNELL, for the sum of seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars, principal debt, together with interest on the said sum of $798.00 at the . rate of four per cent per month from the rendition of . judgment until paid, together with costs of suit taxed at . $56.10 for the aale of the following described property, to wit: One undivided fifth part of the Road and Bridge across the South Yuba river, insaid county of Nevada, and known as Hoit & Co's, Road and Bridge, the same be. ing a Toll road. . Notice ia hereby given that I will expose to public sale . the above described property, to the highest bidder for . cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Nevada . on TUESDAY the 9th day of February, a. D. 1658, between the hours of 10 o’clock a, M, and 4 o'clock P. M., to satisfy . and pay said Judgment. . Given under my hand this 19th day of Jam. a. p. 1858. . 16-td 8. W. BORING, Sheriff N, C. {HERIFEF’S SALE.—By virtue of an Exe-!. / cution to me directed and issued out of the Hon. Dis} trict Court of the 14th Judieial District in and for the . County of Nevada and State of California, ona judgment rendered in said Court on the 3lst day of October, a. . D, 1857, in favor of A. D, Skillman, and against 8, M. Dan. ford for the sum of six hundred and ninety dollars and . twenty cents, principal debt, with interest on the princi. pal at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the rendi. tion of judgment until paid; together with costs of suit . taxed at $67,20 for the sale of the following described prop. erty to wit : The Water Ditch known as Danford’s Ditch, . conveying water from the North Fork of Deer Creek to ; Gold Hill Diggings in said County and State, together with . all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging. Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale . the above described property, tothe highest bidder for . cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Neva. da, on Tuesday the 24th day of November, a. D. 1857, be. tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. M. and 4 o’cleck P. mM. to . satisfy and pay said judgment. . Given under ny hand this 3d day of Nov. a. D. 1857. . S-td #. W, BORING, Sheriff Nevada County. The above sale is postponed, for want of bidders, until TUESDAY, December Ist, A. D. 1857. 8. W. BORING, Sheriff. The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY, December 3lst, 1857, by order af Plaintiff's Attorney, 8. W. BORING, Sheriff, The above sale ia postponed until Thursday, January . 7th, 1858, by order of plaintiff ’s attorney : 8S. W. BORING, Sheriff. The above sale is postponed until] THURSDAY the 21st day of January 1858, by order of plaintiff. i $. W. BORING, Sherif. NOTICE is hereby given that the above sale is postponed until THURSDAY, February 18th 1858, by order of . plaintiffs attorney. S. W. BORING, Sheriff N. C. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE creditors of R. WYMAN BUTTERFIELD deceased, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby required to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within ten months from the date of this notice, to the undersigned, at his residence on Moores Flat in Nevaéa county, or they will be forever barred. FRANK F. McKEE, Administrator Estate of R. W. Butterfield deceased. . Orleans Flat, Jan. 224 1858.—17-4w } OTICE.—ALL CREDITORS AND PER-. sons having claims against the Estate of C. M. . i CHURCH, Deceased, late of Nevada County, are hereby . notified to exhibit the same with the necessary youchers, . to Messrs. Buckner & Hill, Attaener® for Administratrix, at their office in Nevada City, within ten months from the date of this notipe, or tho same wil} be forever barred, Nevada Jan, 26, 1858, L. CHURCH, Administratrix, li-4w Estate of C. M. Church deceased. j AGLANS AND TALMAS, of the very best/. quality, just received and for sale by a, SOL KOHIMAN, . Corner of Broad and Pine Streets. . 5-tf ° Re a A THE NEVADA DEMOCR ‘idea that there are any differeuces which will . interrupt the united and harmonious action of . cation to all matters that were local and domesThe Kansas Questlon—Optnions of the Dem=. ocratic Press We give below extracts from several of our Demoeratic eontemporaries, on the’ present phase of the Kansas question : [From the S. F, Globe.) The Administration desires no sunshine friends now. Those papers professing to be Democratic who are not with it are against it, ‘Glittering generalities,’ no matter’ how fulsontely expressed, will not answer’ the occasion. We therefore call upon the Democratic press to define their position—to meet the issué on one side or the other, ‘The roll is being called’”’ —from Maine to Texas—from the Atlantic to the Pacitic—and the soldiers are answering to their names. [From the San Jowquin Republican.) : The San Francisco Globe is pursuing a mest extraordinary course, for a Democratic journal, in reference to the Kansas business. It persists in the absurd position, that there is a' conflict between Buchanan and Senator Douglas, and that every man who does not support the Administration side of the Kansas question is a Black Republican, and a traitor to the principles of the Democratic party. With due deference to the superior sagacity and profound statesmanship of the Globe, wo must say that the Administration will be but little obliged to it for the kind of support itis rendering just new. The admission of Kansas on the Lecompton Constitution, has not been, and will net be made, an Administration measure, It cannot be so made, unless the Administration shell abandon the very foundation and essence of Democracy—the principle of popular sovereignty—the inherent right of man to self-government. This we believe the administration will not do, Douglas stands precisely where he has stood from the beginning, on this question—on the great principle of the sovereignty of the puople —that they have aright to regulate their domestic affairs in their own way, If that roakes him a Black Republican, he has been se for many years; if that principle makes a man a Black Republican, we ave abundant evidence in the message of the President, that he isa Black Republican himeelf. {From the S. ¥. Herald.) But the only questien presented to the President was, whether the Kansas-Nebraska act, which he was sworn to maintain, had been violated by the convention—that is, whether they had attempted to stifle the voice of the people on the slavery question. We do not anticipate any disagreement in the Democratic party rel tive to it. We admit that there isa slight diffe. ence of opinion between individual members of the Democratic party, beth in and out of Congress, upon this . question. But we have not the most remote . je not be met in a spirit of candor, er which will . the party, or which will not be adjusted ina manner entirely satisfactory to the great national Democratic party, and in strict accordance with the dictates of right and justice to the people of Kansas. That confidence which the Democratic party deserves and has won from the people by its undeviating integrity, . ite strict adherence to principle, and its knewn honesty ef purpose and devotion to the public interest, forbids any other conclusien, (From the Sonora Democrat. ] No one denies that the Coavention which framed the Constitution was legally choren—na bedy questions the fact of the republican eharacter of the document prepared by them—the subject of slavery, which has been the bene of contention—the only seurce of trouble and excitement that has reached our ears from that quarter—haa been referred—as @ matter of prudeuce, net policy—not from any legal requirements—to the people. {From the Butte Record. } It isa mistake to suppose that the principle of popular sovereignty was asserted in the organic act for the single purpose of settling the principle upon which all questions of domestic . pelicy, or State government, including that of slavery, might be justly, fairly, and permanently settled. To single out the question of slavery as the only one embraced in the popular sovereignty priuciple of the Kansas-Nebraska act, seems to us the most vulgar legerdemain of sophistry. It isnot only begging the whole Kansas question, but is narrowing the policy of the Democratic party for the past eight years, dewn to that question alone. * * It is not reasonable to say that the Democracy repealed the Missouri Compromise, which prohibited slavery north of thirty-six degress thirty minutes, for the single purpose of settling the question in Kansas by the popular vote, It was not done for that question alone, but because it was the proper way to settle all questions of domestic . policy. This was the principle upon which the . friends of that act defended it before the people. . Shall they now assert that the principle of popular severeignty applies to but a single question of domestic policy, when they have every . where previously declared—ia their platforms . and beforegthe people—that, under that act the . people had a right to say what kind of a judiciary system they would have—-what kind of a school syatem they would establish—what kind of a banking system they wouid have—what . shall be their elective franckise—what shall be the rule of taxation, amd the principles upon which their finance shall be regulated, and made the principle general and universal in its applitic, and net uational or federal? Shall they . declare that the principles of popular sovereignty were promulgated, and that those who favor . their application to other questions of local . policy, are guilty of attempting to agitate and . destroy the Democratic party? We are told that this view must be adopted im order to prevent a division in the great party of the country, which is alone eapable of saving the repub. lic from dismemberment. Well, who are the . agitaters and fanatics? Those who would apply . the popular sovereignty principie aa laid down . by Democratic conventions and understood and sanctioned by the people’? or those who have recently arrived at the conclusion that it wae only intended to apply to the single question . already submitted’ [From the Meuntain Democrat. j We are, the Democracy of California are ful. ly and unequivocally pledged to sustain the principles of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. We took astand upon this point very distinctly and decidedly when the bill was first intreduced, and we see no-cause to abandon the position . we have assumed. Every county and State Convention embodied the same principle in. their Platform. The National Convention, whieh . nominated President Buchanan, reiterated it in . stronger and more forcible language. All the speakers that addressed the Democracy of El Dorado during the Presidential canvass—Hen. ly, Latham, Johnson, MeKibben, Gwin, Washpn Su Tilford, Van Vorhies and a number of . ethers,—in language strong, emphatic, unmistakeable, vehemently advocated the same great . principle, Each and all of them would have taken it as an insult had their soundness on it . been questioned or their sincerity in sustaining . it been doubted. We endorsed it then—we en-. dorse it now, and know no such word as. change. We believe the people are capable of self-' 3, 1858, government—believing so, we are not afraid'to trust them. We hold that the whele Constitution should have been submitted, and that: it should ‘net be forced upon the people against their w ll, no matter how perfect it may be, or how expedient it may be. Judge Douglas has not changed—he occupies the same ground now that he did when he so forcibly and unseltizhly “stumped it’ for President Buchanan, and it is in exceeding bad taste, if not inconsistent, cowardly and base for papers professing tv be Democratic to censure and traduce him for his course. [From the Shasta Courier.j We have no doubt that a few asinine editers will raise the cry of “treason! treason . ’’ against these who may deem it their duty to sustain the position taken by Mr, Douglas, and charge them with going over to the Republicans. They will do this in the face of the fact that the Republicans and Knew Nothings alwags have opposed the Nebraska Bill—in the face of the fact that many southern Senators an d@ newspapers side with the gallant Douglas— in the face ef the fact that slavery has nothing to do with the matter, but that the question is simply, shall the great doctrine of ‘popular sovereignty,” which the President has most forcibly pronouneed “a vital principle of our firee institutions,” be maintained or violated? Many men believe that they have no right to think differently from “the powers that be” on ‘any subject. All such will say of a Demecrat who may not support every measure recommended by a Democratic Executive, he is a bolter, a deserter from his party—he opposes the administration and severs his party ties. And all such definers of what constitutes a Democrat are profoundly stupid or exceedingly knmavish, With equal propriety they may pronounce all who may differ with Governor Weller in regard to taxing mining claims, or legalizing primary elections, as opponents of his administration, and as enemies of the Democratic party. However, be the consequences to us what they may, we heartily endorse the position assumed by the “J.ittle Giant’? and those acting with him—although we shall rejoice with great joy if peace be secured even by the acceptance of the Lecompton Constitution, [From the Placer Horald.] ‘Bhat Mr. Douglas’ interpretation of the Kansas-Nebraska aot, is the true one, every Democrat who has panet through the exciting political contest of the past three years, must feel. The same interpretation has been given from the stump, in the columns of the party press, and endorsed by the great Democratic masses throughout the country, The doctrine advocated to-day is the same that was contended for upon the day of the Missouri Compromise repeal. And whilo it has been understeod that slavery would be an important issue in settling the domestic institutions of the new States, it has never been doubted that the intent of the Kansas act was, that the people of that and all other Territories, when asking admission into the Union, should form Censtitutions whose all and every provision should be submitted for popular action, With this state of facts, should there be any surprise at Mr. Douglas’ declarations now, or any reason that a misunderstanding with the President should follow, The doctrines enunciated in his speech, are sound to the core, his position is impregnable, and must and will be supported by the masues, [From the Solqno Herald. . We acknowledge the receipt of the late speech of Stephen A, Douglas, of Illinois, delivered in the U.S. Senate on the 9th of December last, It is what might have been expected from the man who had sufficient courage to prepose the repeal of the Missouri compromise. By his superor energy he carried that breastwork of old fogyism, and new standing upon its ruins, direots the last remnant of inequality to be pulled down, that man may stand before his fellow man, and declare his equality, although he may have never been a membor of a Legislature or a Constitutional Convention. News rvrom tne Sovru,—The steamer Surfrom San Diego, arrived at San Francisco on Sunday, with intelligence to the 21st inst. The Ives exploring party was stationed at the Big Cafion, on the Colorado, at last accounts, All well. Several Mormons who started from San Bernardino for Salt Lake, at the command of the prophet, have thought better of it and returned. The ‘‘sober second thought” is often the better one. Several ranoh ownersin San Bernardino have petitioned the Legislature to be united with the county of Los Angeles, and a counter memorial will also be presented. The Los Angeles military company, under command of Capt. W. W. Twist, has been re-organized. The overland mail from San Antonio arrived at San Diego on the 8th of January, in 29 days. Surveying and engineering parties are busily . engaged slong the whole route in building bridges and roads, digging wells and constructing tanks. Lieut. Beale, with fourteen eamels. was in Los Angeles packing them with provisions for the Colorado. Proonress or Western Texas.—The editor of the San Antonio /erald, writing from Lavaca, draws the following flattering picture of that portion of the State; Lavaca is looking up: the strecte are thronged with wagons—some leaded with eotten, and others with lumber, flour, corn and all kinds of merchandise—indeed, it presents the appearance of quite a city, and I have no deubt will be a very important point when the fine iron horse moves in the streets of thie place—shall hoist his mane and tail, and come up with his mighty pewer, on a visit to the beautiful valley of San Antonio, Let this bay and our city be anited, by the means of arailroad, hew numerous the advantages, how vast the increase of populatios, how beautiful will eur lovel country appear inafew years. Villages will spring up all along the line; those beautiful valleys between this bay and our city will present one eonnected farm; then war upon the carts will be heard of ne more, and geod feeling among our people will be restored as in old times. Prxtry Goop.—Not many Sundays since, Parrett, the banker, was leaning ever the iron railing in frontof his costly mansion, and reflecting on the large amount of money he had expended on it, which, if not so laid out, might now be bringing in, at the present rates of interest, a large addition to his monthly income, when an apparently unsophisticated stranger came leisurely along, gazing with admiration at the structure ashe walked. “Can you tell me, sir,’ said he, “who reared this stately edifice 2”’ The banker eyed his interrogator for a moment with a penetrating look, and replied, in not the very best of humor: “Yea, sir, I can tell you : it was built by a cursed old fool by the name of John Parrott! !’—S. F. Argus. Tastx._A Yankee who had just come from Florence, being asked what he had seen and admired, and whether he was notin raptures with the Venus de Medici, replied—‘Well, to tell you the truth, I don’t care much about those stone gals,” AO i secerMerNR att — Desrerats Ficut.—A desp renceunter occurred at Sneil why benae county, on Saturday, January: which men were engaged—Ghas, F, Bloedworth, Dr. J. W. Geodin and Benjamin White, on a side; and E. G. Barclay, Wm. Stevens and James Wilcox, upon the other. Some thirty shots were discharged, and Barclay, Stevens aud Goodin were killed on the spot. Bleodwerth and White were not wounded;.and Wilcox made his escape. The fight originated: from a difficulty growing out of the late murder of Wm. 8. Snelling, and was probably one of the meat desperate that ever occugred. The affair caused great excitement at Snelitng’s,, whane it is feared that others will take up the quarnel with similar fatal results. ,Most of the foe were old yesidents upon the Merced} and heditaken prominent sides in the matter which texminated the life of Mr. Snelling. Turse Man Drownra.—The Margera Exveas is informed ef the drow Jobn MeKay, James Cupples and James McIonald,, in a lakg at Grizzly Bend, on the Sacramente river, twenty-five miles above Colusi. On the night ef Jan. 21st, they attempted. to cross lake to Murdeck’s ranch, with the intention o staying there alk night. About 9 e’clesk, and when half way over, the eanoe, by some meads, capsized. McDonald immediately sunk witheat: a struggle; McKay and Cupples, however, clu to the canoe for some time, but fiaally ren under. The bodies were sanbsequently necevered, and they were all buried on the 24th, Parrriryixa Stream.—There is a little stveam which empties into Shasta valley, about twenty miles west of the Great Butte, which possessen: the singular property of enerusting everything which falls into its waters with a complete coat of stone. Flowers, leaves, grase, pine buds, and things of that sort, will become completely enameled in the cowrse of a week or so, retains ing in the process their natural form. During the winter of 1854 we saw thia singular ereek, and procured some fine specimens from it.— {Placerville Argus, Mrrxack or Lrarsiators.—The entire sum paid the members of the Assembly as mileage, amounts to $5,440 20. The largest sum paid te any one member was to Mr. Groom, of San Diego, $340. The distance is estimated at 860 miles from that city to the capital. The mflleage allowed is twenty cents a mile coming from their place of residence, and a like sum going baek. The smallest item allowed is that of Mr, Sheridan, whose residence is in Franklin, in Sacramento county, $8 80, Tre Rarxy Season.—The following table from the Marysville Express, shows the namber of rainy days in California each winter since 1849, Winter of 1849-60 had. .76 rainy days. i 1850-51 had. .58 “ i 1851-52 had. .65 ( “ 1852-53 had. .83 sie “ 1853-54 had. . 64 " “ 1854-65 had. .44 ¥ a 1855-56 had. .39 “s 4 1856-57 had. .2T + Parpoyina Power,-~The State Journal understands that Gov. Weller (after consultation with the Attorney Gleneral) has decided that he has the power, under the Constitution, to pardon men after they have served out their time in the penitentiary, so as te restore thom to their civil right. The notipe required by statute in like applications must be complied with, and satisfactory evidence produced of good character and conduct since released from imprisonment, AxorneR Murper In BEAR VaLuey.—On the night of January 21st, a Mexican was killed in Bear Valley, Mariposa eounty, by a conntryman of his. The weapon used was a billet of wood with a nail in it, the nail penetrating the man’s skull near the temple. The murderer was arrested by some citizens there, but escaped soon afterwards, The cause of the difficulty is not reported, DIFFERENCE BETWBREN Law 4xd Facr.—The Alia says when the indiotmemt was read againat Sophia Bishop, for an gqssault with a deadly weapon on Mr. MoLaughlin, by shooting at him with a pepper-box pistel, the question was raised whether such a pistel is really a deadly weapon? Jadge Freelon said he thought not as a matter of fact, though it might be as a matter of law. Bapiy Treatep.—The passengers by the Oregon steamer Columbia, complain of the treat. ment they received at the hands of Captain Dall, the skipper of that vessel. The weather was cold and the passengers growl because the Captain refused to let them have fires to warm up by. These old sea-dogs are mighty crabbed toward land lubbers sometimes, A Bio Sauary,—The Morning Call says that ata meeting of the Legislative Committee which was held at the Oriental Hotel in San Francisco, it was satisfactorily proven that the Pagific Mail Steamship Company paid Commodore Vanderbilt $40.000 per month not to run his steamers, and to use his influence to keep others from running, Uran.—This Territory, much of which has been surveyed by the general government, is subdivided into sixteen counties, and has fortycities, villages and towns. Many ef the coun: ties, ef course, cover a large area of country, and several of them bear names peculiar to the Mormon vocabulary, Sunrencen.—Dr, Sudor, the Oroville druggist, who has been recently convicted of manslaughter, for causing the death of Mrs, Blumenthal, by putting up poison through mistake for medicine, has been sentenced to owe year’s imprisonment in the pouitentiary. He will prebably appeal to the Supreme Court. Sickness at Rep Buivrrs.—We have never before, says the Beacon, known so much siekness in this county as is, and has been, prevailing for the last two months, especially amon children, s great number of whem have died, principally with ipfluenza or sore throat. A Bic Lump.—The Butte Record learns that the Morris Mining Company, whose claim is situated in the vielnity of Forbestown, recent} took outa lump of pure gold which weighed two pounds. The diggings thereabout are of extraordinary richness. Parponen.— Gov. Weller has pardoned G, Rabbo, convicted of rape et Stockton, in December, 1855. The Governor is satisfied thas Rabbo is innocent, and was accused for the purpese of extortiug money from him. GameB.ing Dent.—Judge Hager, of the San Francisco District Court, has decided that a check drawa on a banking house, “for losses in bets on cards, at a game of chance, prokibited by law,” is not collectable. Arriva or Frour.—The steamship Pacific, recently arrived from Oregon, brought 8,300 sacks of flour on freight. _ State Mepicat Soctety.—This body wilt hola its annual session in San Francisco on the 15th of February. Gov. Castro, ef Lewer Califernia will be removed from office. His successor is on his way from Mexico, Gop Iv THE Norra.—Gold mines have lately been discovered in Washington Territory. To se Huxg.—Thos. King and Laciano Tapio are to be hung at Los Angeles Feb, 19th. sR nl eae wera ang

re 3 Ee NEVADA DEMOCRAT,. _ PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY I. J. ROLFE & 00. 7. H. ROLFE, I, J. ROLFE, A. P. CHURCH. OFFICE—BROAD STREET, NEVADA, TERMS: For one year, in advance, $5 00 Six months, 3 00 Three months, 2 00 Single Copies, 25 cts. ee BUSINESS CARDS. _ BANEBRERF: At his Old Stand, Main St., Nevada. GOLD DUST BOUGHT at the highest market rates. SIGHT CHECKS on Sacramento and San Franciseo AT PAR. : DUST forwarded to the U. S. Branch Mint for Assay er Coinage, and advances made on the same if required. Nevada Dec. lat 1857.—9-tf MORRIS ROSENHEIM, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER I” Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, &cMAIN STREET, NEVADA. CHAS. W. YOUNG, MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —sAND— DEALER IN FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, DIAMOND WORK, de. Junetion of Main and Commercial Streets, Nevada, THOMAS MARSH, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, ON COMMERCIAL STREET. 20-tf F. MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, All work promptly attended to, and in the best style of the art. Comunercial street, above Pine, Nevada. 46-tf MERRY MERKDITH, THOMAS P. HAWLEY, MEREDITH & HAWLEY, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law, Orricuy—In Kidd & Knox’s Brick Building, Corner of Pine and Broad Streets, Nevada, Nevada, Jan. 10, 1888,—14-din STANTON BUCKNER, C, WILSON HILL, BUCKNER & HILL, AVING associated themselves together in the practice of the Law, will attend promptly to all busineas confided to their care in Nevada and adjoining counties, Ovricn—In Kelsey's Brick Building. Commercial street, Nevada, duly 2, 1856,—43-tf j A, C, NILES, J. K. M'CONNELL, McCONNEBLL & NILES. ATTORNEYS & COUSELLORS AT LAW, Will practice in all the Courts of the 14th Judicial Distreet, aud in the Supreme Court, vrnev—Kidd's Brick Building, up stairs, 46-tf JAMES CHURCHMAN, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Will hereafter confine himselt solely to the practice of his profession—and will be found always at his oflice, except when absent on professional business, Ovviex—Coruer of Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada, 40-tf ano. W. YANT, DAVID BRLUEN BELDEN & WYANT, ATTORNEYS Al LAW, Particular attention given to procuring U. 5, Land Wartants for pursons by Military service entitled to the same, Ommcy.—No. 4 Second story of Alban’s Brick Building Cerner Broad and line Streets, Nevada. 6-tf, THOMAS P. HAWLEY, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW, AND Wotary Public, Omca—in Kelsey's Brick Building, Commercial Street, Nevada. 18-tf WM. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Orner—in Alban’s Brick Building, corner of Broad and Tine streets, Nevada. wa. J. KNOX, GT OVERTON, KNOX & OVERTON, FRYSICIANS & SURGEONS. Orricr—North sile of Broad Street, 2d door above Pine: Nevada Jan. 12th 1858.—14-tf F. EB. BAILEY, PHYSICSAN AND SURGEON, Orricn—Main street, in the rear of Dr. Lark's Drug Swe. Residence Washington st reet, Gieat door South of the Ca ttvtic Chareh. Nevada, Ort. 27th 1857.—4-tf Be From wy personal acquaintance with the chacaeter and qualifeations of Dr. Barwer, 1 do cheerfully recommend him te my former patrons amt friend« asmy suceeswer. HARVEY HUNT, M. f. MEBICAL NOTICE! EF. 8S. ALDRICH, M.D. PHYSICIAN AND, SURGEON, Late Surges ofthe U. S. Army, teudera his professionat e@ervices to the citizens of Nveada and vicinitr, Ovrict—-No 1, Cnittendena Brick Building, Main street, D.& B. LACHMAN, NQ. % COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. — DEALERS EN Crockery, dic. dic. AN Minds of Tin ‘Were made to order. “Se Pept. 1456,.—48-Sm D. & B. LACHMa®. G. E. WITHINGTON, DEALER iN French and Amerctcan Paper Hangings, NDOW SHADES, Brass cornice, Gold ouldings Paimts, &e. Painting of all kinds, and pape Bangng, exccuted in the best style, at shost notice. 49 No, 7 Broad Street, Nevada. , COUNTY SURVEYOR'S OFFICE. (COURT HOUSE, NEVADA.] Joux L. GAMBLE, G. F. Dexrkex, County Surveyor, Deputy. Ll. persons are hereby cautioned against employing other Surveyors than such as may be deputized bo. Shia office. (Extract from Laws of California.) (CRAP. 20, Suc, 3 “No survey or re-survey hereafter made wy ony person except the County Surveyor or his deput; ahall be. oppaidered legal evidence in any Court within thi Sta JOHN L. GAMBLE, County Surveyor. REMOVAL! LSTON, NEWMAN & ©O. have removed to No. 45, Broad Street, next door te McRoberts & Funston. P. S.—They are now receiving at their new location a large and elegant assortment of Clothing of all grades, GIVE US a CALL. ALSTON, NEWMAN & CO, Nevada, October 14th, 1857—t£ NEVADA DEMOCRAT JOB PRINTING OFFICE, BROAD STREET. "IDEING furnished with 2 new and complete assortment of JOB TYPE, we are prepared to execute PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, am a manner that cannot fail to give satisfaction toa who oy os us with a call. 34-0 Circulars, Law Blanka, Ball kets, as mm Bills of Fare, Books, Pamphlets, _ Checks, Drafts, &e. will de well to give us acall. Large reductions made from ‘eld California’’ prices. NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY TRAVELING. SHERIFF'S SALES. — ~ GALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY. TS STAGES of this Company will leave their Office, at the ‘National Exchange,’’ 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 o'clock, A. M., running via Auburn, as an Accommodation Line to Sacramento. FOR MARYSVILLE. Leaves the above named Office every morning at seven o’clock, A. M., passing through Grass Valley, Kough & Ready, Empire Ranch, and Long Bar, and arriving in Marysville at 3 o’clock P. M. YOR FOREST CITY, DOWMIFVILLE, PATTERSON, WOLSBY’S, MOORE'S, AND ORLEANS FLATS. Leaves every morning at 6 1-2 o’clock A. M. JAMES HAWORTH, Pres’t. C, 8. Co. W. S. McRommrts, Agent, Nevada. (tr NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE. N AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above Line will run a follows: Leaving the office, at the National Exchange, Nevada, at 8 o'clock, A. M, ng by Mountain Spring House, Morgan’s, Cold Spring, White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving at Washington by one o’elock 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. 8. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. [34-tf EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, Broad Street, Nevada, J. H, HELM, Proprietor, THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS friends and the public generally, that he has become Proprietor of the EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, and as he designs keeping constantly on hand A Stock of Fast Horses, Would respectfully solicit the patronage of the Public. aa Horses kept by the Day or Week on the moat reasonable terms, 20-tf J. HARVEY HELM. 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 Eleyant establishment of Horses, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, &c &e.—and is uow prepared to furnish as fine turnouts ascan be fonnd in the State. « Well trained fleet aud 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 satistaction, Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery Carriages alwaya in readiness with careful drivers for the use of Balls, Parties, &c. &c. The quality of my stock will permit me to say that those seeking pleasure, or engaged on business would do well to give mea call. J. A. LANCASTER, Nevada, Aug. 20, 1856,—46-tf DENTISTRY. DR. A. CHAPMAN, Dentist, calle particular attention to his Tooth Anedyne, which, when applied, will stop the tooth-ache in five mintes, and effectually destroy the nerve, leaving it in a fit condition to be filled without causing pain, where it would otherwise have to be extracted All Dental operations performed in a neat and substantial manner, and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases, Orricv-—In Kidd & Knox Brick Building, corner Pine and Broad streets, Nevada, where he intends to remain permanently. October 14th, 1856—2-tf GREGORY & SPARKS, AVING REMOVED TO THEIR NEW STAND, IN THE Briek Building under the Journal Office, on Main st., are prepared to wait upen their old friends, and customers, and the consumers of Grub generally, according to Gunter, Hlaving alarge and well selected stock on hand consisting of GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, MINING TOOLS, CROCKERY WARE, HARDWARE, WOOD AND WILLOW WARE, &., &e. We feel confident that we can please, and sell goods as low ax the lowest, but not lower, as some have it, We give a general invitation tu call and sce us, March ISth, 1857. McRoberts & Funston, HAVE JUST RECKIVED THK LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF Wines, Kine Brandics, Liquors, Cordials, -AND CASE GOODS— EVER. BROUGHT 7T0.NEVADA. HEIR stoek of Family Groceries and Minera’ Supplies, is unsurpassed in Variety, Quality, and LOW PRICES, by any house this side of the the Bay. Call and see us, and we will guarantee Entire Satisfactionein Price and Quality, N. B. Goods delivered free of charge. We always deliver the same quality of goods which we sell to our customers, McROBERTS & FUNSTON, 45-tf No, 34, Brond street, 2 dodrs above Post Office, GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS !! Brick Bullding—Commercial St., Nevada, tte respectfully inform the citizens of Nevada and vicinity, that he keeps constantly on hand at his old stand on Commercial «treet, a large supply of the best articles in his line which the market affords, Always on haad the very best quality of ‘ J SUGAR, we BUTTER, COFFEE, HAMS, TEA, BACON, RICE, LARD, SYRUP, CANDLES &. &c. Which will be sold at as low rates aw can be afforded, FOR CASH. Sar Mivers’ orders filled promptly, and to the satisfao4 tion of parties purchasing. Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE. J. 8S. LANDEKER. Nevada, Dec. 30th 1857.—13-tf “Billiard Saloon: Cogxar or Broap AyD Pine Sts. FormeRLY U. 5. Horxy, HARRINGTON & PATTERSON, GOLD MOST RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO THEIR friends and the public, that they have taken the New Brick Building, corner of Broad and Pine Streets, on the site of the old U. 8. Hotel, and fitted it up asa SALOON, in a style unsurpassed for elegance and comfort, and are prepared for all who may favor them with a call. The Billdard Tables will be found equal to any in the State, and those who delight in this pleasant game, will find this Saloon well adapted to enjoy it. The Har will at all times be supplied with the best LIQUORS AND SEGARS Which the market of San Francisco can afford, and no expense or pains will be spared on the part of the Proprietors to make this a popular and agreeable place of resort. Nevada, Jan’y. 13, 1857.—15-tf ~ GIGARS! CIGARS!! CIGARS!!! abies Brick Store on Main Street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co. and Junction of Main & Commercial Streets. H. & M. HIRSCHMAN wus respectfully announce that they have on hand, and are constantly receiving, by express and other conveyances. the largest and best assortment of Fine Havana Ciga Choice Brands of Tobacco, Pi atches, Playing dic. Sc. Which will he sold lower than the same quality of articles ean be ht ia any other house in this city. Our ofd friends and customers are invited to give us @ call and satisfy themselves in regard to the quality of our stock. aa Particular attention paid lo oadlers from the eountry-G% 3-tf H. & M. HIRSCHMAN. HOLIDAY PRESENTS!! COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NICE BOOKS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, Portfolios, Card Cases, Toys, &c. &c. Are being received at the Pioneer Book Store, Bag~ PRICES to suit the times. “Ga G. W. WELCH. f Nevada, Dec. 224 1857.—12-tf Sr unaniobe SALE,—By virtue of a Decree and order of sale to me directed and issued out of the Hon. District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for Nevada county and State of California, on a judgment rendered in said Court, on the 5th day of January, A, D, 1858, in favor of EDWARD KELSEY and against U. 8, GREGORY Administrator of the estate of JOHN YATES, dec’d., DAVID 8. TALLMAN and JOSEPH B. YATES, for the sum of . two thousand three hundred dollars, principal debt, with interest on the said sum of $2,300 at the rate of ten per cent ~ annum from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with $15 costs of suit, for the sale of the following described property, to wit: All that certain lot or parcel of ground together with the brick store house thereon, said lot lying and situated on the north side of Commercial st. town of Nevada and county aforesaid, beginning next west of the brick store house now owned by Rosenheim & Bro. running west on Commercial street 18 feet, thence north atright angles 5414 feet, thence east 1839 feet, thence to . the place of beginning 56 feet, together with all and singular, the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale all the above described property to the highest bidder for . cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Neva. da, on FRIDAY, the 5th day of February, a. p. 1858, between the hours of 10 o’clock 4, M. and 4 o’clock P u., o satisfy and pay said judgment. Given under my hand this 5th day of January, 1858. S. W. BORING, Sheriff Newada Ceunty. HERIFF’S SALE.—By virtue of a Deerce and Order of Sale to me directed, and issued out of the Hon. District Court of the 14th Judicial District, in and for the County of Nevada and State of California, on a judgment rendered in said Court on the 18th day of January 4. D. 1858, in favor of AMOS W. RILEY, and against AS, H. BAIN et. als. for the sum of five hundred and forty-six dollars, principal debt, together with interest on the said sum of $546,600 at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with all costs of suit taxed at $28,70 for the sale of the following described property to wit: The undivided one half of an unexpired lease!iold interest for a term of five years ending the 29th day of September A. D. 1861, in a lot or parcel of land described as follows; All that certain lot or parcel of land situated on Cayote street, in Nevada city, Nevada county, and State aforesaid, and bounded as follows: beginning at the southeast corner of Frisbie’s Storehouse, on said street, and running thence north 87° 30’ nine feet, thence south 2° 30! east fifty-four feet, thence south 87° 30! west, thirty-six feet, thence north 2° 30! west, seven feet, thence south 87° 30! west, fifty-five feet, thence north 2° 30/ west forty-seven feet to the place of beginning ; the same being the lot upon which the Nevada Theater now stands and known as the Theater lot, Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale all the interest of the above named defendants in and to the above described property, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Nevada,on TUESDAY the th day of February, a. p. 1858, between the hours of 10 o'clock 4, M. and 4 o’clock P. M,, to satisfy and pay said judgment. Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1858. 16-td 8. W. BORING, Sherif, N. C. . HERIFE’S SALE.—By virtue of a decree of sale to ine directed and issued out of the Hon, District Court of the 14th Judicial District, in and for Nevada county and State of California, on a Judgment rendered in Court on the Sth day of January, 4, D 1858, in favor of J, W. DAW, and against PETER V. SKILLMAN, A. D. SKILLMAN and J, C, HIARMER, for the sum of eleven hun. dred dollars principal debt, with interest om the said sum . of $1,100,00 at the rate of three per cent per month from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with $45, . and 45-100 dojlars costs of suit, for the sale of the follow. ing described property to wit: A Steam Saw Mi] known . and ealled the St. Louis mill, situated in Nevada county, . fifteen miles from Nevada city, on Bear Valley road, together with boiler, engine and fixtures, appertaining, also that tract of land en which the same is situated, known . as the MeWorthy Ranch, with all the tenements, heredita. ments and appurtenances as held and claimed by the de. fendant Peter V. Skillman, on the 20th day of July 1856, . that being the date of the mortguge desertbed in plaintiffs complaint, Notice is hereby given that I will expose at public sale all the above described property, to the highest bidder for . cash in front of the Court House door in the city of Neva. da, on TUESDAY the 9th day of February, A. D. 1858, be. tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. M, and 4 o'clock I’, M. to . satisfy and pay said judgment, . Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1858 . 16-td 8. W. BORING, Sheriff N.C. . cbse goer gles SALE.—By virtue of a Decree bt and Order of Sale to me directed, isaued out of the Hon District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for the County of Nevada and State of California, om a Judgment . rendered in said Court on the 22d day of December A. . '. 1857, in favor of GARLAND LILLARD, and against . L, G, WRIGHT, for the sum ef seven hundred and . thirty-five dollars, principal debt, together with inter. est on the said sum of $735 00, at the rate of ten per . cent. per annum from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with all costs of suit taxed at $55,60 for the sale of the following described property to wit: An undivi. ded one-ninth of certain Mining claims situated on Shelby . Hill, in the township and County of Nevada, knownas the . claims of Story & Co,, Curtis & Co,, and the Nebraska Com. pany, and situated east of the claims of the Nevada Com pany upon Shelby Hill. ! Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale all the above described property, to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Court House door in the City of Neva. da, on TUESDAY the 9th day of February, 4. p. 1858, be. t tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. mM. and 4 o’clock 1. M, to slavery question in Kansae, but rather as a{ ste ’ satisfy and pay said judgment. Given under my hand this 19th day of January 1868, . 16-id S. W, BORING, Sherilf, N. C, NHERIFE"’S SALE.—By virtue ofa Decree . 3 and Order of Sale to me directed, and issued out of the Hon District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for . the County of Nevada and State of California, on a judgment rendered in said Court on the 14th day of January A.D. 1858, in favor of THOMAS BARTON, and against MOSES F, HOIT and SAMUEL CONNELL, for the sum of seven hundred and ninety-eight dollars, principal debt, together with interest on the said sum of $798.00 at the . rate of four per cent per month from the rendition of . judgment until paid, together with costs of suit taxed at . $56.10 for the aale of the following described property, to wit: One undivided fifth part of the Road and Bridge across the South Yuba river, insaid county of Nevada, and known as Hoit & Co's, Road and Bridge, the same be. ing a Toll road. . Notice ia hereby given that I will expose to public sale . the above described property, to the highest bidder for . cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Nevada . on TUESDAY the 9th day of February, a. D. 1658, between the hours of 10 o’clock a, M, and 4 o'clock P. M., to satisfy . and pay said Judgment. . Given under my hand this 19th day of Jam. a. p. 1858. . 16-td 8. W. BORING, Sheriff N, C. {HERIFEF’S SALE.—By virtue of an Exe-!. / cution to me directed and issued out of the Hon. Dis} trict Court of the 14th Judieial District in and for the . County of Nevada and State of California, ona judgment rendered in said Court on the 3lst day of October, a. . D, 1857, in favor of A. D, Skillman, and against 8, M. Dan. ford for the sum of six hundred and ninety dollars and . twenty cents, principal debt, with interest on the princi. pal at the rate of ten per cent per annum from the rendi. tion of judgment until paid; together with costs of suit . taxed at $67,20 for the sale of the following described prop. erty to wit : The Water Ditch known as Danford’s Ditch, . conveying water from the North Fork of Deer Creek to ; Gold Hill Diggings in said County and State, together with . all and singular the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging. Notice is hereby given that I will expose to public sale . the above described property, tothe highest bidder for .

cash, in front of the Court House door in the city of Neva. da, on Tuesday the 24th day of November, a. D. 1857, be. tween the hours of 10 o'clock a. M. and 4 o’cleck P. mM. to . satisfy and pay said judgment. . Given under ny hand this 3d day of Nov. a. D. 1857. . S-td #. W, BORING, Sheriff Nevada County. The above sale is postponed, for want of bidders, until TUESDAY, December Ist, A. D. 1857. 8. W. BORING, Sheriff. The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY, December 3lst, 1857, by order af Plaintiff's Attorney, 8. W. BORING, Sheriff, The above sale ia postponed until Thursday, January . 7th, 1858, by order of plaintiff ’s attorney : 8S. W. BORING, Sheriff. The above sale is postponed until] THURSDAY the 21st day of January 1858, by order of plaintiff. i $. W. BORING, Sherif. NOTICE is hereby given that the above sale is postponed until THURSDAY, February 18th 1858, by order of . plaintiffs attorney. S. W. BORING, Sheriff N. C. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE creditors of R. WYMAN BUTTERFIELD deceased, and all persons having claims against the said deceased, are hereby required to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within ten months from the date of this notice, to the undersigned, at his residence on Moores Flat in Nevaéa county, or they will be forever barred. FRANK F. McKEE, Administrator Estate of R. W. Butterfield deceased. . Orleans Flat, Jan. 224 1858.—17-4w } OTICE.—ALL CREDITORS AND PER-. sons having claims against the Estate of C. M. . i CHURCH, Deceased, late of Nevada County, are hereby . notified to exhibit the same with the necessary youchers, . to Messrs. Buckner & Hill, Attaener® for Administratrix, at their office in Nevada City, within ten months from the date of this notipe, or tho same wil} be forever barred, Nevada Jan, 26, 1858, L. CHURCH, Administratrix, li-4w Estate of C. M. Church deceased. j AGLANS AND TALMAS, of the very best/. quality, just received and for sale by a, SOL KOHIMAN, . Corner of Broad and Pine Streets. . 5-tf ° Re a A THE NEVADA DEMOCR ‘idea that there are any differeuces which will . interrupt the united and harmonious action of . cation to all matters that were local and domesThe Kansas Questlon—Optnions of the Dem=. ocratic Press We give below extracts from several of our Demoeratic eontemporaries, on the’ present phase of the Kansas question : [From the S. F, Globe.) The Administration desires no sunshine friends now. Those papers professing to be Democratic who are not with it are against it, ‘Glittering generalities,’ no matter’ how fulsontely expressed, will not answer’ the occasion. We therefore call upon the Democratic press to define their position—to meet the issué on one side or the other, ‘The roll is being called’”’ —from Maine to Texas—from the Atlantic to the Pacitic—and the soldiers are answering to their names. [From the San Jowquin Republican.) : The San Francisco Globe is pursuing a mest extraordinary course, for a Democratic journal, in reference to the Kansas business. It persists in the absurd position, that there is a' conflict between Buchanan and Senator Douglas, and that every man who does not support the Administration side of the Kansas question is a Black Republican, and a traitor to the principles of the Democratic party. With due deference to the superior sagacity and profound statesmanship of the Globe, wo must say that the Administration will be but little obliged to it for the kind of support itis rendering just new. The admission of Kansas on the Lecompton Constitution, has not been, and will net be made, an Administration measure, It cannot be so made, unless the Administration shell abandon the very foundation and essence of Democracy—the principle of popular sovereignty—the inherent right of man to self-government. This we believe the administration will not do, Douglas stands precisely where he has stood from the beginning, on this question—on the great principle of the sovereignty of the puople —that they have aright to regulate their domestic affairs in their own way, If that roakes him a Black Republican, he has been se for many years; if that principle makes a man a Black Republican, we ave abundant evidence in the message of the President, that he isa Black Republican himeelf. {From the S. ¥. Herald.) But the only questien presented to the President was, whether the Kansas-Nebraska act, which he was sworn to maintain, had been violated by the convention—that is, whether they had attempted to stifle the voice of the people on the slavery question. We do not anticipate any disagreement in the Democratic party rel tive to it. We admit that there isa slight diffe. ence of opinion between individual members of the Democratic party, beth in and out of Congress, upon this . question. But we have not the most remote . je not be met in a spirit of candor, er which will . the party, or which will not be adjusted ina manner entirely satisfactory to the great national Democratic party, and in strict accordance with the dictates of right and justice to the people of Kansas. That confidence which the Democratic party deserves and has won from the people by its undeviating integrity, . ite strict adherence to principle, and its knewn honesty ef purpose and devotion to the public interest, forbids any other conclusien, (From the Sonora Democrat. ] No one denies that the Coavention which framed the Constitution was legally choren—na bedy questions the fact of the republican eharacter of the document prepared by them—the subject of slavery, which has been the bene of contention—the only seurce of trouble and excitement that has reached our ears from that quarter—haa been referred—as @ matter of prudeuce, net policy—not from any legal requirements—to the people. {From the Butte Record. } It isa mistake to suppose that the principle of popular sovereignty was asserted in the organic act for the single purpose of settling the principle upon which all questions of domestic . pelicy, or State government, including that of slavery, might be justly, fairly, and permanently settled. To single out the question of slavery as the only one embraced in the popular sovereignty priuciple of the Kansas-Nebraska act, seems to us the most vulgar legerdemain of sophistry. It isnot only begging the whole Kansas question, but is narrowing the policy of the Democratic party for the past eight years, dewn to that question alone. * * It is not reasonable to say that the Democracy repealed the Missouri Compromise, which prohibited slavery north of thirty-six degress thirty minutes, for the single purpose of settling the question in Kansas by the popular vote, It was not done for that question alone, but because it was the proper way to settle all questions of domestic . policy. This was the principle upon which the . friends of that act defended it before the people. . Shall they now assert that the principle of popular severeignty applies to but a single question of domestic policy, when they have every . where previously declared—ia their platforms . and beforegthe people—that, under that act the . people had a right to say what kind of a judiciary system they would have—-what kind of a school syatem they would establish—what kind of a banking system they wouid have—what . shall be their elective franckise—what shall be the rule of taxation, amd the principles upon which their finance shall be regulated, and made the principle general and universal in its applitic, and net uational or federal? Shall they . declare that the principles of popular sovereignty were promulgated, and that those who favor . their application to other questions of local . policy, are guilty of attempting to agitate and . destroy the Democratic party? We are told that this view must be adopted im order to prevent a division in the great party of the country, which is alone eapable of saving the repub. lic from dismemberment. Well, who are the . agitaters and fanatics? Those who would apply . the popular sovereignty principie aa laid down . by Democratic conventions and understood and sanctioned by the people’? or those who have recently arrived at the conclusion that it wae only intended to apply to the single question . already submitted’ [From the Meuntain Democrat. j We are, the Democracy of California are ful. ly and unequivocally pledged to sustain the principles of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. We took astand upon this point very distinctly and decidedly when the bill was first intreduced, and we see no-cause to abandon the position . we have assumed. Every county and State Convention embodied the same principle in. their Platform. The National Convention, whieh . nominated President Buchanan, reiterated it in . stronger and more forcible language. All the speakers that addressed the Democracy of El Dorado during the Presidential canvass—Hen. ly, Latham, Johnson, MeKibben, Gwin, Washpn Su Tilford, Van Vorhies and a number of . ethers,—in language strong, emphatic, unmistakeable, vehemently advocated the same great . principle, Each and all of them would have taken it as an insult had their soundness on it . been questioned or their sincerity in sustaining . it been doubted. We endorsed it then—we en-. dorse it now, and know no such word as. change. We believe the people are capable of self-' 3, 1858, government—believing so, we are not afraid'to trust them. We hold that the whele Constitution should have been submitted, and that: it should ‘net be forced upon the people against their w ll, no matter how perfect it may be, or how expedient it may be. Judge Douglas has not changed—he occupies the same ground now that he did when he so forcibly and unseltizhly “stumped it’ for President Buchanan, and it is in exceeding bad taste, if not inconsistent, cowardly and base for papers professing tv be Democratic to censure and traduce him for his course. [From the Shasta Courier.j We have no doubt that a few asinine editers will raise the cry of “treason! treason . ’’ against these who may deem it their duty to sustain the position taken by Mr, Douglas, and charge them with going over to the Republicans. They will do this in the face of the fact that the Republicans and Knew Nothings alwags have opposed the Nebraska Bill—in the face of the fact that many southern Senators an d@ newspapers side with the gallant Douglas— in the face ef the fact that slavery has nothing to do with the matter, but that the question is simply, shall the great doctrine of ‘popular sovereignty,” which the President has most forcibly pronouneed “a vital principle of our firee institutions,” be maintained or violated? Many men believe that they have no right to think differently from “the powers that be” on ‘any subject. All such will say of a Demecrat who may not support every measure recommended by a Democratic Executive, he is a bolter, a deserter from his party—he opposes the administration and severs his party ties. And all such definers of what constitutes a Democrat are profoundly stupid or exceedingly knmavish, With equal propriety they may pronounce all who may differ with Governor Weller in regard to taxing mining claims, or legalizing primary elections, as opponents of his administration, and as enemies of the Democratic party. However, be the consequences to us what they may, we heartily endorse the position assumed by the “J.ittle Giant’? and those acting with him—although we shall rejoice with great joy if peace be secured even by the acceptance of the Lecompton Constitution, [From the Placer Horald.] ‘Bhat Mr. Douglas’ interpretation of the Kansas-Nebraska aot, is the true one, every Democrat who has panet through the exciting political contest of the past three years, must feel. The same interpretation has been given from the stump, in the columns of the party press, and endorsed by the great Democratic masses throughout the country, The doctrine advocated to-day is the same that was contended for upon the day of the Missouri Compromise repeal. And whilo it has been understeod that slavery would be an important issue in settling the domestic institutions of the new States, it has never been doubted that the intent of the Kansas act was, that the people of that and all other Territories, when asking admission into the Union, should form Censtitutions whose all and every provision should be submitted for popular action, With this state of facts, should there be any surprise at Mr. Douglas’ declarations now, or any reason that a misunderstanding with the President should follow, The doctrines enunciated in his speech, are sound to the core, his position is impregnable, and must and will be supported by the masues, [From the Solqno Herald. . We acknowledge the receipt of the late speech of Stephen A, Douglas, of Illinois, delivered in the U.S. Senate on the 9th of December last, It is what might have been expected from the man who had sufficient courage to prepose the repeal of the Missouri compromise. By his superor energy he carried that breastwork of old fogyism, and new standing upon its ruins, direots the last remnant of inequality to be pulled down, that man may stand before his fellow man, and declare his equality, although he may have never been a membor of a Legislature or a Constitutional Convention. News rvrom tne Sovru,—The steamer Surfrom San Diego, arrived at San Francisco on Sunday, with intelligence to the 21st inst. The Ives exploring party was stationed at the Big Cafion, on the Colorado, at last accounts, All well. Several Mormons who started from San Bernardino for Salt Lake, at the command of the prophet, have thought better of it and returned. The ‘‘sober second thought” is often the better one. Several ranoh ownersin San Bernardino have petitioned the Legislature to be united with the county of Los Angeles, and a counter memorial will also be presented. The Los Angeles military company, under command of Capt. W. W. Twist, has been re-organized. The overland mail from San Antonio arrived at San Diego on the 8th of January, in 29 days. Surveying and engineering parties are busily . engaged slong the whole route in building bridges and roads, digging wells and constructing tanks. Lieut. Beale, with fourteen eamels. was in Los Angeles packing them with provisions for the Colorado. Proonress or Western Texas.—The editor of the San Antonio /erald, writing from Lavaca, draws the following flattering picture of that portion of the State; Lavaca is looking up: the strecte are thronged with wagons—some leaded with eotten, and others with lumber, flour, corn and all kinds of merchandise—indeed, it presents the appearance of quite a city, and I have no deubt will be a very important point when the fine iron horse moves in the streets of thie place—shall hoist his mane and tail, and come up with his mighty pewer, on a visit to the beautiful valley of San Antonio, Let this bay and our city be anited, by the means of arailroad, hew numerous the advantages, how vast the increase of populatios, how beautiful will eur lovel country appear inafew years. Villages will spring up all along the line; those beautiful valleys between this bay and our city will present one eonnected farm; then war upon the carts will be heard of ne more, and geod feeling among our people will be restored as in old times. Prxtry Goop.—Not many Sundays since, Parrett, the banker, was leaning ever the iron railing in frontof his costly mansion, and reflecting on the large amount of money he had expended on it, which, if not so laid out, might now be bringing in, at the present rates of interest, a large addition to his monthly income, when an apparently unsophisticated stranger came leisurely along, gazing with admiration at the structure ashe walked. “Can you tell me, sir,’ said he, “who reared this stately edifice 2”’ The banker eyed his interrogator for a moment with a penetrating look, and replied, in not the very best of humor: “Yea, sir, I can tell you : it was built by a cursed old fool by the name of John Parrott! !’—S. F. Argus. Tastx._A Yankee who had just come from Florence, being asked what he had seen and admired, and whether he was notin raptures with the Venus de Medici, replied—‘Well, to tell you the truth, I don’t care much about those stone gals,” AO i secerMerNR att — Desrerats Ficut.—A desp renceunter occurred at Sneil why benae county, on Saturday, January: which men were engaged—Ghas, F, Bloedworth, Dr. J. W. Geodin and Benjamin White, on a side; and E. G. Barclay, Wm. Stevens and James Wilcox, upon the other. Some thirty shots were discharged, and Barclay, Stevens aud Goodin were killed on the spot. Bleodwerth and White were not wounded;.and Wilcox made his escape. The fight originated: from a difficulty growing out of the late murder of Wm. 8. Snelling, and was probably one of the meat desperate that ever occugred. The affair caused great excitement at Snelitng’s,, whane it is feared that others will take up the quarnel with similar fatal results. ,Most of the foe were old yesidents upon the Merced} and heditaken prominent sides in the matter which texminated the life of Mr. Snelling. Turse Man Drownra.—The Margera Exveas is informed ef the drow Jobn MeKay, James Cupples and James McIonald,, in a lakg at Grizzly Bend, on the Sacramente river, twenty-five miles above Colusi. On the night ef Jan. 21st, they attempted. to cross lake to Murdeck’s ranch, with the intention o staying there alk night. About 9 e’clesk, and when half way over, the eanoe, by some meads, capsized. McDonald immediately sunk witheat: a struggle; McKay and Cupples, however, clu to the canoe for some time, but fiaally ren under. The bodies were sanbsequently necevered, and they were all buried on the 24th, Parrriryixa Stream.—There is a little stveam which empties into Shasta valley, about twenty miles west of the Great Butte, which possessen: the singular property of enerusting everything which falls into its waters with a complete coat of stone. Flowers, leaves, grase, pine buds, and things of that sort, will become completely enameled in the cowrse of a week or so, retains ing in the process their natural form. During the winter of 1854 we saw thia singular ereek, and procured some fine specimens from it.— {Placerville Argus, Mrrxack or Lrarsiators.—The entire sum paid the members of the Assembly as mileage, amounts to $5,440 20. The largest sum paid te any one member was to Mr. Groom, of San Diego, $340. The distance is estimated at 860 miles from that city to the capital. The mflleage allowed is twenty cents a mile coming from their place of residence, and a like sum going baek. The smallest item allowed is that of Mr, Sheridan, whose residence is in Franklin, in Sacramento county, $8 80, Tre Rarxy Season.—The following table from the Marysville Express, shows the namber of rainy days in California each winter since 1849, Winter of 1849-60 had.. .76 rainy days. i 1850-51 had.. .58 “ i 1851-52 had.. .65 ( “ 1852-53 had.. .83 sie “ 1853-54 had.. . 64 " “ 1854-65 had.. .44 ¥ a 1855-56 had.. .39 “s 4 1856-57 had.. .2T + Parpoyina Power,-~The State Journal understands that Gov. Weller (after consultation with the Attorney Gleneral) has decided that he has the power, under the Constitution, to pardon men after they have served out their time in the penitentiary, so as te restore thom to their civil right. The notipe required by statute in like applications must be complied with, and satisfactory evidence produced of good character and conduct since released from imprisonment, AxorneR Murper In BEAR VaLuey.—On the night of January 21st, a Mexican was killed in Bear Valley, Mariposa eounty, by a conntryman of his. The weapon used was a billet of wood with a nail in it, the nail penetrating the man’s skull near the temple. The murderer was arrested by some citizens there, but escaped soon afterwards, The cause of the difficulty is not reported, DIFFERENCE BETWBREN Law 4xd Facr.—The Alia says when the indiotmemt was read againat Sophia Bishop, for an gqssault with a deadly weapon on Mr. MoLaughlin, by shooting at him with a pepper-box pistel, the question was raised whether such a pistel is really a deadly weapon? Jadge Freelon said he thought not as a matter of fact, though it might be as a matter of law. Bapiy Treatep.—The passengers by the Oregon steamer Columbia, complain of the treat. ment they received at the hands of Captain Dall, the skipper of that vessel. The weather was cold and the passengers growl because the Captain refused to let them have fires to warm up by. These old sea-dogs are mighty crabbed toward land lubbers sometimes, A Bio Sauary,—The Morning Call says that ata meeting of the Legislative Committee which was held at the Oriental Hotel in San Francisco, it was satisfactorily proven that the Pagific Mail Steamship Company paid Commodore Vanderbilt $40.000 per month not to run his steamers, and to use his influence to keep others from running, Uran.—This Territory, much of which has been surveyed by the general government, is subdivided into sixteen counties, and has fortycities, villages and towns. Many ef the coun: ties, ef course, cover a large area of country, and several of them bear names peculiar to the Mormon vocabulary, Sunrencen.—Dr, Sudor, the Oroville druggist, who has been recently convicted of manslaughter, for causing the death of Mrs, Blumenthal, by putting up poison through mistake for medicine, has been sentenced to owe year’s imprisonment in the pouitentiary. He will prebably appeal to the Supreme Court. Sickness at Rep Buivrrs.—We have never before, says the Beacon, known so much siekness in this county as is, and has been, prevailing for the last two months, especially amon children, s great number of whem have died, principally with ipfluenza or sore throat. A Bic Lump.—The Butte Record learns that the Morris Mining Company, whose claim is situated in the vielnity of Forbestown, recent} took outa lump of pure gold which weighed two pounds. The diggings thereabout are of extraordinary richness. Parponen.— Gov. Weller has pardoned G, Rabbo, convicted of rape et Stockton, in December, 1855. The Governor is satisfied thas Rabbo is innocent, and was accused for the purpese of extortiug money from him. GameB.ing Dent.—Judge Hager, of the San Francisco District Court, has decided that a check drawa on a banking house, “for losses in bets on cards, at a game of chance, prokibited by law,” is not collectable. Arriva or Frour.—The steamship Pacific, recently arrived from Oregon, brought 8,300 sacks of flour on freight. _ State Mepicat Soctety.—This body wilt hola its annual session in San Francisco on the 15th of February. Gov. Castro, ef Lewer Califernia will be removed from office. His successor is on his way from Mexico, Gop Iv THE Norra.—Gold mines have lately been discovered in Washington Territory. To se Huxg.—Thos. King and Laciano Tapio are to be hung at Los Angeles Feb, 19th. sR nl eae wera ang