July 11, 1861 (4 pages)

. hi Hevada Democrat. cisco. Heis authorized to receive advertisements and collect and receipt for the same. A. Badlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and cullect for the same. UNION DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Governor. JOHN CONNESS. For Lieut. Governor, RICHARD IRWIN. For Congress, HENRY EDGERTON, JOS. C. McKIBBIN. Justice of the Supreme Court, B. C. WHITMAN. Attorney General, GEO. W. BOWIE. Clerk of the Supreme Court, GEO. 8. EVANS. State Treasurer, J.T. LANDRUM, State Controller, JAS. E. NUTTMAN, Surveyor General, J. J. GARDNER. State Printer, JOHN R. RIDGE, For District: Judge. JONIN I. CALDWELL. For Senator, J. B. JOHNSON, For Assemblymen J.0. PASTMAN, W. 'W. WIxoM, A. J. ENDERS. For Sheriff, CHARLES KENT. For pons Clerk, B. B. LAY'TON. For Treasurer HENRY EVERETT. For District Attorney, THOMAS P. HAWLEY. For Collector, JOHN HUSSEY, For Recorder, HUGH B, THOMPSON. For Assessor, FERGUS LEARY. For Surveyor. r Public Administrator, CHAEL BURNS. For Coroner, WwW. C. POPE. Supervisor 2d District WALTERS. Cet te THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 11, 1861. Posy Néws.—The Union, of yesterday, contains details of eastern news, of the 28th and 29th ult. Several ekirmishes bad oc. corred, bat no important military movemeutsare chroricled, Marshal Kane, oi! Baltimore, was arrested on the 27th, and sent to Fort McHenry. His office was searched, and a large quantity of arins and ammunition were found secreted in the cellar. Among the arms were 8.000 rifles, and several muskets said to have belonged to the Massachusetts soldiers, who were disarmed by the mob on the 18th of April. The police commissioners have issued a protest, signed by the Mayor as one of the Board, againat the action of the Government, and distanded the police. Cul. Henley, the Provost Marshal, has sworn in a new force, J. M, Botts, of Virginia, arrived at Washington ov the 24th, in disguise. He had announced himself as.a candidate for Congrevs, from the Richmond district, and received 178 voles, and as there was no opposition, claims his seat. He says tbe insurrection is at its lest grasp, and negro inaurrections are everywhere tbreatened.— Beauregard has seat a circular South, #tating that if the cation States do not raise and equip one hnadred thousand men in six weeks “we are tot,” Many additional regiments of United States troups have arrived at Washington, The returned Texas soldiera, who were compelled to take an oath not to fight against the rebels, are to be seut to the Plains, to pratect the overland mail route. One oF THE Proxkexs.—Mr, Storms, the artist who paiated the original Bear Flag, in 1846, was prevent and took part in the celebration of the Fourth at Napa, He has been in this State since 1842, Unton Nommativns,—We learn that the Union Cunveution met at Sacramento yesterday, and endorsed the nominees of the Union Democratic Convention. The State Ticket. The Union Democratic Convention com-. pleted the nominations for State officers on Tuesday evening, and adjourned after a session of four days. The names of the nominees will be found under our editorial head. Some of the candidates for the less important offices are but little known throughout the State, but they were strongly recommended by delegates from their respective sections, and the ticket on the whole is a good one to be elected. Much objection has been made to the somination of John Conness to bead the ticket, not be cause be is incompetent, or from any belief that he will not make a good Governor. But he has served for several sessions asa member of the Assembly, where he took a prominent part in the debates, and never dodged a vote upon any important question brought before the House, As no two men can think alike upon every question, Conness must have made many enemies during bis legislative career; bat be has also made many friends, and we are of the opinion that bis bold aud positive charac: ter will be no disadvantage to him in the canvass, Mr. Irwin, the candidate for Lieutenant Governor, has represented Plumas and Butte counties for several sessions in the Legislature. He was President pro tem. of the Sevate during the last session, and is a good presiding officer. The nominations for Congrers, we think are the best that cou!d have been made. Mr Edgerton has represented Napa county for two sessions in the Senate, and is a man vol fine abilities, His speeches upon the Union resolutions were among the best that we have read. McKibbin represented the State in the 35th Congress, aud his opposition to the course of Cobb, Floyd, and other traitors in Buchanan’s cabinet, bas rendered bim popular with all Uniun loving citizens, Boih Edgerton aud McKibbin are effective stump orators, and will make a vigorous canvas of the State. Mr. Whitman, the candidate for Supreme Judge, isa resident of Solano county, and said to be an able lawyer. Col. Bowie, the candidate for Attorney General, is an old line Whig, aud supported Bell and Everett at the lust election, He is still fur the “Union, the Constitution aud the entoicement of the laws.”’ Mr. Ridge, who was nominated for State Printer, was long the popular editor of the Marysville Demucrat, ana well known in this pact of ihe State. He isnow editing the San Francisco Journal, We have no knowledge of the other candidates on the ticket. ayn en Fime-Arus.—The price of fire arma, in England, bas greatly advanced in conrequence of the great demand from the Un:ted States. The Enfield rifles, which formerly cost fourteen dollars, tow sell fur twenty-one dollars, The old muskets, rifled. are said to be equal to the Eofield rifle, and a oumber of macbine-sbops in the United States are now employed in the work of altering them. Greeuwood's establishinent in Cineinvati, bas a contract to rifle tbirty: thousand muskets, now ip the possession of the State of Ohio, aud he is. now turning out five hundred per day. Using the coni eal ball, they are found to be effective at eleven hundred yards, At seven bundred and fifty yards the firing was remarkably accurate, and the balls penetrated several inches into a dry oak tree, Cutnese Prrares.---The ship Moonl'ght arrived at San Francisco ou Tuesday last, trom Hongkong, whiea place she left on the 17th of May. The captain reports thut on the 19th the ship was surrounded by Chinese pirates, at Zermau’s Island, but he managed to geta way. Only three days before, the English brig North Star was taken by pirates atthe same plage, and the captain, mate, five of the crew, and two passengers were killed, and the vessel rob bed. Teu days before the Mooulight sailed, the sinall steamer Merlin was taken ty pi rates, and Capt. Risley and the mate, both Americans, murdered. Ropsers Suor.—Thlree Mexican robbers entered the bouse of Mr. Darlington, three inijes east of Placerville, on the night of the 2d iust., with drawn pistols, intending to rob the house. Deputy Sheriff Baker, with two others, baving heard of the plot to rob the house, were there with arms, and as the . Mexicans entered they were met witha broadside from shot guns, One of the rob. flict. ee San Francisco, July 11. The steamer which sailed to day, bad on board 190 passengere, and $1,273,699 io treasure, It is rumored that Dr, Scott will offer his resignation to day; but it is well understood that the Board of Trustees will not accept it. Sacramento. July 11, 4p. Mm. Sam. Sprowle. a member of the chain gang, was accidentally drowned, while bathing, under the charge of officers. He was an old offender and bis luss will be lightly felt. John R McConnell, of Nevada, is talked of by the Breckinridgers as a candidate fur Governor, NevaDa, July 1ith, 1861. To the Hon. Court of Sessions, Hon. David Belden presiding: The Grand Jury was empanneled Monday at 2 o’lock, P. M., and I. Williamson appointed foreman. The following are the names of the Grand Jury as empanneled: Joseph Worrell, Frank Wilder, B. F. Collier, K. Laller, 8. Chandier, W. Flagely, J. McGuire, J. H. Boardman, F. C. Tilton, Henry McCarty, C. W. Young, J. MHixon, James Handley, I, Williamson, S. W. Boring, John Par ham. The Grand Jury found bills in six cases presented to them for examination, indictments of which accompanying this report, and ignored the eases of C. D. Cleveland, H. T. Freeman aad J. M. Golder. The Committee to whom was assigned the task of examining the County Hospital, report that they visited the same, and found everything in good order, and apparently well regulated. ‘The bedding was p inne and neat, and every attention paid to the comfort of its inmates. In conversation with several of its ininates they all expressed themselves contented and satisfied with their manner of treatment, and the Committee express their belief that the County Physician is doing all within his power to secure the comfort of the patients placed under his charge. ‘The number of patients admitted previous to May 6, 1861, was 25. Admitted since May 6, 1861, 17. Discharged, 20. Died, 3. Number of patients now in the hospital, 19. ‘The Committee on Books of Public Officers, report that they have, as far as time and circumstances would admit, examined the books of the County Treasurer, County Clerk and Sheriff. Thatthe said books present a neat and respectable appearance, and that they have no reason to doubt their correctness. The Committee on Examination of the Jail, report that, as far as they eould see, the jail is in good order, ‘he Grand Jury would call the attention of the Board of Supervisors to the urgent necessity of the immediate repairing of the Court . Passage, $20 Each—in Advance, with. House. A new roof is absolutely necessary, and if not done before wet weather ensues, the building will become untenantable. All of which is respectfully submitted. I. WILLIAMSON, Foreman. J. H. BoanpMan, Clerk. Mitirary Crirics.—A dispatch from San Francisco, of the 9th inst, says fears are entertained there amoung the “uldest citizens and men of matured judgvent in mili tary matters,’ that the next Pony wil! bring news of the partial defeat of the loyal troops. “Every one agrees,’’ says the dispath, “that we should bave taken the offensive instead of the defensive weeks since.’’ The old citizens of San Francisco have no better means of judging of military matters at the Bast than the people in the mountains who are in the habit of rcading the news, For twoor three weeks previous to the 29th of June—the latest date from the seat of war—the main divisions of the Goveroment and the rebel forces were occupying positons buta few miles apart, and no one on this coast bas sufficient information to enable bim to form an intelligent opinion as to when a battle may be fought, or what may be the resnlt of the first conWe know nothing whatever of General Scott’s plans for conducting the campaign, and though be may not be infallible, his judgment as to the proper time for com mencing offensive operations is quite as likely to be correct as that of the military crities of San Francisco. Lerrers Destroy ep.—On Saturday, Postmaster Parker of San Franeisco, destroyed about 30,000 letters which had aceumulated in the office during the past year. ‘The act is perie reer > presence of witnesses, in conormity with orders given by the Departr at Washington. ‘ rere MAN Suot.—Bernardo Arrigan was shot near Monterey on the 22d June, and wounded so severely that his leg had to be taken off at the hip joint. This terrific amputation was . suecessfully performed at San Juan, by Doctor Johnson, of San Jose, and Doctor MeDougle, of San Juan, Great Yirip.—The Territorial Enterprise has positive information that Green, at his mill . in Esmeralda, realized from six and a quarter tons of boulders, fifteen pounds of gold. The value of it is not yet determined, but it is sup. posed to be worth about $10,000. ; . ' New Dairy Parex.—The proprietors of Tur Army Worm.—This destructive worm . is ravaging whole fields in ionsof Ken. tucky and Missouri. It is also stated that it has appeared in southern Indiana, in the vicinity of Jeffersonville. The worms appear in im-. mense armies, march ina straight direction, destroying the cereal crops in their path. They sweep a wheat field as clean as a reaper. . . Ir is stated that the Catholics have erected . 150 churches in the United States the past year, . capable of seating 100,000 persons. The Methist Episcopal church has built 450 churches . the past year, or at the rate of nearly nine a. week, making her whole number 9,754, and . which are worth nearly $20 000,000. "Special Notices. a hee Atmospheric changes exert vast influ. ence over the human system and sensations; upon their recurrence of all persons of plethoric habits, . sufferers from scrofula, cutaneous eruptions, stub. born ulvers from an injudicious use of mercury, and in chronic constitutional disorders should have re<ort to SANDS’ SAR@APARILLA, the original and genuine article xo long celebrated for the cure of the ab ve named diseases, and all others arising from an impoverished, vitiated or inflamed condition of the blood or habit of the system. A Store Witha Full Stock of Goods! FEW miles from NEVADA, doing a good business. For perticulars enquire of July 9, 1861. THOS. P. HAWLEY, Nevada. HYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS Accurately Compounded by E. F. SPENCE, Practical Druggist, Broad st. Nevada. CALL AGAIN GENTLEMEN, . 4 IF YOU WANT -: A FINE PAIR OF BOOTS; OR ANY KIND OF BOOTS OR SHOES, From the Best Material, and Made ina) Superior Manner! . ALL OF MY WORK is guaranteed to BE THE BEST, ind from the finest stock that can be obtained in Ne. vada City, . ag AU Kinds Repaltring Done to Order and at Cheap Rates. <@ On Pine street, next door to Cheap John’s JOHN LERZINGER. ‘ Nevada, June 15, 1861. NEVADA & WASHOE SADDLE TRAIN! HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RE. S’ECTFULLY inform the public that he will. dispatch a Saddle Train for VIRGINIA CITY, via the . Henness Pass, OUNCE A WEEK, Every Monday Morning. . ' out Baggage. Fach passenger will be allowed 15 pounds of Bag. gage. Allover that will be charged the regular price of freight. Mr. Harmon Sadler will act as agent at Virgrnia City. For freight or passage apply to the undersigned at the GULLEN GATE HOTEL, Broad at., Nevada. Nevada, May 14, 1861. ALBERT MAU. A. BLOCK, S. FURTH, FE. BLOCK, Jr. . . A. BLOCK & CO., . ——DEALERS IN—— CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS } ETC. ETC. BTC. . . Corner of Pine & Commereial Streets. . NEVADA. T. ELLARD BEANS, 2 BROAD ST., NEVADA. . Waouirasate anp Rerac, Deacer . . . } } GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. . Goods Deliveved Free of Charge. . . WE WILL NOT BE OUTDONE!! . TALLMAN & TURNER, } BRICK BUILDING, COMMERCIAL ST., NEVADA, . FFER TO THE CITIZENS OF NE-' vada and vicinity, the best selected stock of . STOVES, TIN, AND HARDWARE, ROPE, LEAD PIPE, HYDRAULIC PIPES, BENCH TOOLS, TABLE CUTLERY &c. . That can be found this side of the Valley, . ag Copper Work and Job Work done to order, . . ; t bers was killed, another was wounded and the San Andreas Independent have made ar. Vit eatoess and dispateh. caught, and the other escaped, though wounded, rangements to publish an independent daily paperin the city of Stozkton, the first wumber to appear about the first of August next. SIGN OF THE Pab LOCK. D 8. TALLMAN, G6. E. TURNER. sein + Nh AOE ah CN I NT Miscellaneous. C©.M. BATES & co, NO. 57 BROAD STREET, Wholesale and Retail i Corner of Broad and Pine sts., Nevada, FFER FOR SALE A LARG full assortment of GE AND Drugs, Shoulde Medicines, rent Pai pts, Faney Articles. Oile, Perfumery. Brushes, Dusters, & And will satisfy any one who may give eall, that they keep an assortment pf fell Pa Low as any Dealer in the State, DK. C. M. BATES, Attending Physic} ner of Broad and Pine Streets. pba die, BOOKS, STATIONERY Any ATLANTIC PAPERS. Can and will be soldat REDUCED RATES, at the Broad Street Book Store! Blank Books, Music, aud Musical Instruments Cc. M. BATES & © Nevada May 4th 1861.—tf ~ toe NEW BOOKS! NEW Books: GEO. W. WELCH, Is now receiving large additions to his Stock of Books, Stationery, Music, ang FANCY GOODS. New Books received per steamer as fast as publish. ed, which will be furnished to Libraries at Redueed Prices. Orders from the country solicited, Books imported to order on short notice, Pioneer Book and Music Store, may4-tf 33 Commeretal st., Nevada, P. L. Weaver, 2 J. B. News, San Francisco, Nevada, WEAVER & NEWMAN, (Successors to Wall & Newman.) No. 59 Broad Street, Nevada, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, i ARDW ARE, LIQUORS, QUICKSILVER. SHELF GOODS, Barley, Wheat, Ground Feed, &c. &e. aay” Always on hand the largest stock to be found this side of Sacramento. Possessing facilities unsurpassed, we can offer great inducements. , aprl6-tf “WM. H. CRAWFORD & CO, (Successors to J. M. Hamilton & Co.) GENERAL DEALERS IN HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Nails, Beliows, Anviis nd —PAINTS.— WEAVER & NEWMAN, . Linseed, Lard, Sperm and Polar Oils, LEATHER AND RUBBER BELTING, POWDER, TACKLE BLOCKS, FUSE, CORD-.GE, DUCK AND RUBBER [f0=F, Hydraulic Pipes, Quicksilver, Lead Pipe Plows, Straw Catters &c. W. H CRAWFORD, B. L. COVE. At the Old Stand, No. 27 Main St., Nevada. “PRICES REDUCED: PATENT COAL OIL LAMPS, OF THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS! AGreat Variety ef Elegant Patterns suitable for DWELLINGS, Stores and Public Buildings, Also, a superior article of COAL OIL. For Sale y W. H. CRAWFORD & CO., No, 27 Main at., opposite the Express Office. ee uamsidl 0. H. P. WHITE & Ca., Forwarding Merchants, SAN FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO, Marysville and Placerviile. ILL RECEIVE AND SPEEDILY forward all goods consigned to us, to all se tions of California and Utah Territory, 0. H. P. WHITE BOOTS! BOOTS!! SHOES! SHUES! MAYERS & COE, CORNER OF MAIN & COMMERCIAL STREETS. HAVE JUST RECEVED AT . their Stand, the Largest and Most Extesive Stoek of BO@TS & SHOES, Consisting in part as follows: Ladies’ Misses and Childrens Shoes, Miners’ Heavy Nailed Boots & Shoes, Meuw’s Heavy Kip and Calf Boots; Double sole and upper Pegged Boots; Water-Proof Sewed Boots; Miner’s heavy nailed Boots; Men’s Gaiters, Oxford Ties and Brogan’ Boy’s Kipand Calf Boots and Brogansi Benkert’s pump sole and quilted Boots Long and shert Rubber Boots; For the Spring & Summer Trade. Also, a large assortment of Gents’, Ladies’ Misses and Childrens’ Cloth, Caif & Morocce Gaiters. Oar assortment of Ladies’, Misses and Childrens’ Goods is unsurpassed in the country. They are mostly from the best_ manufacturers of New York and Vhiladelphia, and embrace nearly every variety and style manutactared in the Atlantic States. i SIMON MAYERS. WM. R. CUE.

. hi Hevada Democrat. cisco. Heis authorized to receive advertisements and collect and receipt for the same. A. Badlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and cullect for the same. UNION DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For Governor. JOHN CONNESS. For Lieut. Governor, RICHARD IRWIN. For Congress, HENRY EDGERTON, JOS. C. McKIBBIN. Justice of the Supreme Court, B. C. WHITMAN. Attorney General, GEO. W. BOWIE. Clerk of the Supreme Court, GEO. 8. EVANS. State Treasurer, J.T. LANDRUM, State Controller, JAS. E. NUTTMAN, Surveyor General, J. J. GARDNER. State Printer, JOHN R. RIDGE, For District: Judge. JONIN I. CALDWELL. For Senator, J. B. JOHNSON, For Assemblymen J.0. PASTMAN, W. 'W. WIxoM, A. J. ENDERS. For Sheriff, CHARLES KENT. For pons Clerk, B. B. LAY'TON. For Treasurer HENRY EVERETT. For District Attorney, THOMAS P. HAWLEY. For Collector, JOHN HUSSEY, For Recorder, HUGH B, THOMPSON. For Assessor, FERGUS LEARY. For Surveyor. r Public Administrator, CHAEL BURNS. For Coroner, WwW. C. POPE. Supervisor 2d District WALTERS. Cet te THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 11, 1861. Posy Néws.—The Union, of yesterday, contains details of eastern news, of the 28th and 29th ult. Several ekirmishes bad oc. corred, bat no important military movemeutsare chroricled, Marshal Kane, oi! Baltimore, was arrested on the 27th, and sent to Fort McHenry. His office was searched, and a large quantity of arins and ammunition were found secreted in the cellar. Among the arms were 8.000 rifles, and several muskets said to have belonged to the Massachusetts soldiers, who were disarmed by the mob on the 18th of April. The police commissioners have issued a protest, signed by the Mayor as one of the Board, againat the action of the Government, and distanded the police. Cul. Henley, the Provost Marshal, has sworn in a new force, J. M, Botts, of Virginia, arrived at Washington ov the 24th, in disguise. He had announced himself as.a candidate for Congrevs, from the Richmond district, and received 178 voles, and as there was no opposition, claims his seat. He says tbe insurrection is at its lest grasp, and negro inaurrections are everywhere tbreatened.— Beauregard has seat a circular South, #tating that if the cation States do not raise and equip one hnadred thousand men in six weeks “we are tot,” Many additional regiments of United States troups have arrived at Washington, The returned Texas soldiera, who were compelled to take an oath not to fight against the rebels, are to be seut to the Plains, to pratect the overland mail route. One oF THE Proxkexs.—Mr, Storms, the artist who paiated the original Bear Flag, in 1846, was prevent and took part in the celebration of the Fourth at Napa, He has been in this State since 1842, Unton Nommativns,—We learn that the Union Cunveution met at Sacramento yesterday, and endorsed the nominees of the Union Democratic Convention. The State Ticket. The Union Democratic Convention com-. pleted the nominations for State officers on Tuesday evening, and adjourned after a session of four days. The names of the nominees will be found under our editorial head. Some of the candidates for the less important offices are but little known throughout the State, but they were strongly recommended by delegates from their respective sections, and the ticket on the whole is a good one to be elected. Much objection has been made to the somination of John Conness to bead the ticket, not be cause be is incompetent, or from any belief that he will not make a good Governor. But he has served for several sessions asa member of the Assembly, where he took a prominent part in the debates, and never dodged a vote upon any important question brought before the House, As no two men can think alike upon every question, Conness must have made many enemies during bis legislative career; bat be has also made many friends, and we are of the opinion that bis bold aud positive charac: ter will be no disadvantage to him in the canvass, Mr. Irwin, the candidate for Lieutenant Governor, has represented Plumas and Butte counties for several sessions in the Legislature. He was President pro tem. of the Sevate during the last session, and is a good presiding officer. The nominations for Congrers, we think are the best that cou!d have been made. Mr Edgerton has represented Napa county for two sessions in the Senate, and is a man vol fine abilities, His speeches upon the Union resolutions were among the best that we have read. McKibbin represented the State in the 35th Congress, aud his opposition to the course of Cobb, Floyd, and other traitors in Buchanan’s cabinet, bas rendered bim popular with all Uniun loving citizens, Boih Edgerton aud McKibbin are effective stump orators, and will make a vigorous canvas of the State. Mr. Whitman, the candidate for Supreme Judge, isa resident of Solano county, and said to be an able lawyer. Col. Bowie, the candidate for Attorney General, is an old line Whig, aud supported Bell and Everett at the lust election, He is still fur the “Union, the Constitution aud the entoicement of the laws.”’ Mr. Ridge, who was nominated for State Printer, was long the popular editor of the Marysville Demucrat, ana well known in this pact of ihe State. He isnow editing the San Francisco Journal, We have no knowledge of the other candidates on the ticket. ayn en Fime-Arus.—The price of fire arma, in England, bas greatly advanced in conrequence of the great demand from the Un:ted States. The Enfield rifles, which formerly cost fourteen dollars, tow sell fur twenty-one dollars, The old muskets, rifled. are said to be equal to the Eofield rifle, and a oumber of macbine-sbops in the United States are now employed in the work of altering them. Greeuwood's establishinent in Cineinvati, bas a contract to rifle tbirty: thousand muskets, now ip the possession of the State of Ohio, aud he is. now turning out five hundred per day. Using the coni eal ball, they are found to be effective at eleven hundred yards, At seven bundred and fifty yards the firing was remarkably accurate, and the balls penetrated several inches into a dry oak tree, Cutnese Prrares.---The ship Moonl'ght arrived at San Francisco ou Tuesday last, trom Hongkong, whiea place she left on the 17th of May. The captain reports thut on the 19th the ship was surrounded by Chinese pirates, at Zermau’s Island, but he managed to geta way. Only three days before, the English brig North Star was taken by pirates atthe same plage, and the captain, mate, five of the crew, and two passengers were killed, and the vessel rob bed. Teu days before the Mooulight sailed, the sinall steamer Merlin was taken ty pi rates, and Capt. Risley and the mate, both Americans, murdered. Ropsers Suor.—Thlree Mexican robbers entered the bouse of Mr. Darlington, three inijes east of Placerville, on the night of the 2d iust., with drawn pistols, intending to rob the house. Deputy Sheriff Baker, with two others, baving heard of the plot to rob the house, were there with arms, and as the . Mexicans entered they were met witha broadside from shot guns, One of the rob. flict. ee San Francisco, July 11. The steamer which sailed to day, bad on board 190 passengere, and $1,273,699 io treasure, It is rumored that Dr, Scott will offer his resignation to day; but it is well understood that the Board of Trustees will not accept it. Sacramento. July 11, 4p. Mm. Sam. Sprowle. a member of the chain gang, was accidentally drowned, while bathing, under the charge of officers. He was an old offender and bis luss will be lightly felt. John R McConnell, of Nevada, is talked of by the Breckinridgers as a candidate fur Governor, NevaDa, July 1ith, 1861. To the Hon. Court of Sessions, Hon. David Belden presiding: The Grand Jury was empanneled Monday at 2 o’lock, P. M., and I. Williamson appointed foreman. The following are the names of the Grand Jury as empanneled: Joseph Worrell, Frank Wilder, B. F. Collier, K. Laller, 8. Chandier, W. Flagely, J. McGuire, J. H. Boardman, F. C. Tilton, Henry McCarty, C. W. Young, J. MHixon, James Handley, I, Williamson, S. W. Boring, John Par ham. The Grand Jury found bills in six cases presented to them for examination, indictments of which accompanying this report, and ignored the eases of C. D. Cleveland, H. T. Freeman aad J. M. Golder. The Committee to whom was assigned the task of examining the County Hospital, report that they visited the same, and found everything in good order, and apparently well regulated. ‘The bedding was p inne and neat, and every attention paid to the comfort of its inmates. In conversation with several of its ininates they all expressed themselves contented and satisfied with their manner of treatment, and the Committee express their belief that the County Physician is doing all within his power to secure the comfort of the patients placed under his charge. ‘The number of patients admitted previous to May 6, 1861, was 25. Admitted since May 6, 1861, 17. Discharged, 20. Died, 3. Number of patients now in the hospital, 19. ‘The Committee on Books of Public Officers, report that they have, as far as time and circumstances would admit, examined the books of the County Treasurer, County Clerk and Sheriff. Thatthe said books present a neat and respectable appearance, and that they have no reason to doubt their correctness. The Committee on Examination of the Jail, report that, as far as they eould see, the jail is in good order, ‘he Grand Jury would call the attention of the Board of Supervisors to the urgent necessity of the immediate repairing of the Court . Passage, $20 Each—in Advance, with. House. A new roof is absolutely necessary, and if not done before wet weather ensues, the building will become untenantable. All of which is respectfully submitted. I. WILLIAMSON, Foreman. J. H. BoanpMan, Clerk. Mitirary Crirics.—A dispatch from San Francisco, of the 9th inst, says fears are entertained there amoung the “uldest citizens and men of matured judgvent in mili tary matters,’ that the next Pony wil! bring news of the partial defeat of the loyal troops. “Every one agrees,’’ says the dispath, “that we should bave taken the offensive instead of the defensive weeks since.’’ The old citizens of San Francisco have no better means of judging of military matters at the Bast than the people in the mountains who are in the habit of rcading

the news, For twoor three weeks previous to the 29th of June—the latest date from the seat of war—the main divisions of the Goveroment and the rebel forces were occupying positons buta few miles apart, and no one on this coast bas sufficient information to enable bim to form an intelligent opinion as to when a battle may be fought, or what may be the resnlt of the first conWe know nothing whatever of General Scott’s plans for conducting the campaign, and though be may not be infallible, his judgment as to the proper time for com mencing offensive operations is quite as likely to be correct as that of the military crities of San Francisco. Lerrers Destroy ep.—On Saturday, Postmaster Parker of San Franeisco, destroyed about 30,000 letters which had aceumulated in the office during the past year. ‘The act is perie reer > presence of witnesses, in conormity with orders given by the Departr at Washington. ‘ rere MAN Suot.—Bernardo Arrigan was shot near Monterey on the 22d June, and wounded so severely that his leg had to be taken off at the hip joint. This terrific amputation was . suecessfully performed at San Juan, by Doctor Johnson, of San Jose, and Doctor MeDougle, of San Juan, Great Yirip.—The Territorial Enterprise has positive information that Green, at his mill . in Esmeralda, realized from six and a quarter tons of boulders, fifteen pounds of gold. The value of it is not yet determined, but it is sup. posed to be worth about $10,000. ; . ' New Dairy Parex.—The proprietors of Tur Army Worm.—This destructive worm . is ravaging whole fields in ionsof Ken. tucky and Missouri. It is also stated that it has appeared in southern Indiana, in the vicinity of Jeffersonville. The worms appear in im-. mense armies, march ina straight direction, destroying the cereal crops in their path. They sweep a wheat field as clean as a reaper. . . Ir is stated that the Catholics have erected . 150 churches in the United States the past year, . capable of seating 100,000 persons. The Methist Episcopal church has built 450 churches . the past year, or at the rate of nearly nine a. week, making her whole number 9,754, and . which are worth nearly $20 000,000. "Special Notices. a hee Atmospheric changes exert vast influ. ence over the human system and sensations; upon their recurrence of all persons of plethoric habits, . sufferers from scrofula, cutaneous eruptions, stub. born ulvers from an injudicious use of mercury, and in chronic constitutional disorders should have re<ort to SANDS’ SAR@APARILLA, the original and genuine article xo long celebrated for the cure of the ab ve named diseases, and all others arising from an impoverished, vitiated or inflamed condition of the blood or habit of the system. A Store Witha Full Stock of Goods! FEW miles from NEVADA, doing a good business. For perticulars enquire of July 9, 1861. THOS. P. HAWLEY, Nevada. HYSICIANS PRESCRIPTIONS Accurately Compounded by E. F. SPENCE, Practical Druggist, Broad st. Nevada. CALL AGAIN GENTLEMEN, . 4 IF YOU WANT -: A FINE PAIR OF BOOTS; OR ANY KIND OF BOOTS OR SHOES, From the Best Material, and Made ina) Superior Manner! . ALL OF MY WORK is guaranteed to BE THE BEST, ind from the finest stock that can be obtained in Ne. vada City, . ag AU Kinds Repaltring Done to Order and at Cheap Rates. <@ On Pine street, next door to Cheap John’s JOHN LERZINGER. ‘ Nevada, June 15, 1861. NEVADA & WASHOE SADDLE TRAIN! HE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RE. S’ECTFULLY inform the public that he will. dispatch a Saddle Train for VIRGINIA CITY, via the . Henness Pass, OUNCE A WEEK, Every Monday Morning. . ' out Baggage. Fach passenger will be allowed 15 pounds of Bag. gage. Allover that will be charged the regular price of freight. Mr. Harmon Sadler will act as agent at Virgrnia City. For freight or passage apply to the undersigned at the GULLEN GATE HOTEL, Broad at., Nevada. Nevada, May 14, 1861. ALBERT MAU. A. BLOCK, S. FURTH, FE. BLOCK, Jr. . . A. BLOCK & CO., . ——DEALERS IN—— CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS } ETC. ETC. BTC. . . Corner of Pine & Commereial Streets. . NEVADA. T. ELLARD BEANS, 2 BROAD ST., NEVADA. . Waouirasate anp Rerac, Deacer . . . } } GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. . Goods Deliveved Free of Charge. . . WE WILL NOT BE OUTDONE!! . TALLMAN & TURNER, } BRICK BUILDING, COMMERCIAL ST., NEVADA, . FFER TO THE CITIZENS OF NE-' vada and vicinity, the best selected stock of . STOVES, TIN, AND HARDWARE, ROPE, LEAD PIPE, HYDRAULIC PIPES, BENCH TOOLS, TABLE CUTLERY &c. . That can be found this side of the Valley, . ag Copper Work and Job Work done to order, . . ; t bers was killed, another was wounded and the San Andreas Independent have made ar. Vit eatoess and dispateh. caught, and the other escaped, though wounded, rangements to publish an independent daily paperin the city of Stozkton, the first wumber to appear about the first of August next. SIGN OF THE Pab LOCK. D 8. TALLMAN, G6. E. TURNER. sein + Nh AOE ah CN I NT Miscellaneous. C©.M. BATES & co, NO. 57 BROAD STREET, Wholesale and Retail i Corner of Broad and Pine sts., Nevada, FFER FOR SALE A LARG full assortment of GE AND Drugs, Shoulde Medicines, rent Pai pts, Faney Articles. Oile, Perfumery. Brushes, Dusters, & And will satisfy any one who may give eall, that they keep an assortment pf fell Pa Low as any Dealer in the State, DK. C. M. BATES, Attending Physic} ner of Broad and Pine Streets. pba die, BOOKS, STATIONERY Any ATLANTIC PAPERS. Can and will be soldat REDUCED RATES, at the Broad Street Book Store! Blank Books, Music, aud Musical Instruments Cc. M. BATES & © Nevada May 4th 1861.—tf ~ toe NEW BOOKS! NEW Books: GEO. W. WELCH, Is now receiving large additions to his Stock of Books, Stationery, Music, ang FANCY GOODS. New Books received per steamer as fast as publish. ed, which will be furnished to Libraries at Redueed Prices. Orders from the country solicited, Books imported to order on short notice, Pioneer Book and Music Store, may4-tf 33 Commeretal st., Nevada, P. L. Weaver, 2 J. B. News, San Francisco, Nevada, WEAVER & NEWMAN, (Successors to Wall & Newman.) No. 59 Broad Street, Nevada, Wholesale & Retail Dealers in GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, i ARDW ARE, LIQUORS, QUICKSILVER. SHELF GOODS, Barley, Wheat, Ground Feed, &c. &e. aay” Always on hand the largest stock to be found this side of Sacramento. Possessing facilities unsurpassed, we can offer great inducements. , aprl6-tf “WM. H. CRAWFORD & CO, (Successors to J. M. Hamilton & Co.) GENERAL DEALERS IN HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL, Nails, Beliows, Anviis nd —PAINTS.— WEAVER & NEWMAN, . Linseed, Lard, Sperm and Polar Oils, LEATHER AND RUBBER BELTING, POWDER, TACKLE BLOCKS, FUSE, CORD-.GE, DUCK AND RUBBER [f0=F, Hydraulic Pipes, Quicksilver, Lead Pipe Plows, Straw Catters &c. W. H CRAWFORD, B. L. COVE. At the Old Stand, No. 27 Main St., Nevada. “PRICES REDUCED: PATENT COAL OIL LAMPS, OF THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS! AGreat Variety ef Elegant Patterns suitable for DWELLINGS, Stores and Public Buildings, Also, a superior article of COAL OIL. For Sale y W. H. CRAWFORD & CO., No, 27 Main at., opposite the Express Office. ee uamsidl 0. H. P. WHITE & Ca., Forwarding Merchants, SAN FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO, Marysville and Placerviile. ILL RECEIVE AND SPEEDILY forward all goods consigned to us, to all se tions of California and Utah Territory, 0. H. P. WHITE BOOTS! BOOTS!! SHOES! SHUES! MAYERS & COE, CORNER OF MAIN & COMMERCIAL STREETS. HAVE JUST RECEVED AT . their Stand, the Largest and Most Extesive Stoek of BO@TS & SHOES, Consisting in part as follows: Ladies’ Misses and Childrens Shoes, Miners’ Heavy Nailed Boots & Shoes, Meuw’s Heavy Kip and Calf Boots; Double sole and upper Pegged Boots; Water-Proof Sewed Boots; Miner’s heavy nailed Boots; Men’s Gaiters, Oxford Ties and Brogan’ Boy’s Kipand Calf Boots and Brogansi Benkert’s pump sole and quilted Boots Long and shert Rubber Boots; For the Spring & Summer Trade. Also, a large assortment of Gents’, Ladies’ Misses and Childrens’ Cloth, Caif & Morocce Gaiters. Oar assortment of Ladies’, Misses and Childrens’ Goods is unsurpassed in the country. They are mostly from the best_ manufacturers of New York and Vhiladelphia, and embrace nearly every variety and style manutactared in the Atlantic States. i SIMON MAYERS. WM. R. CUE.