March 21, 1860 (4 pages)

7% i 1 abi ll oe AMG ic Se, ER EES = IRL = EL RR RNIN aad receipt for the same. ire ‘Mr. John V. Watson died in this city on Santhe 18th inst., at the residence of Judge won the head, received on the 9th , of which we have already given d Mr. Watson was a native of ( eounty, Maine, where bis parents and brothers and sisters now reside, and was about thirty-two years of age. He enme to Califorfia fn 1853, aud bas resided in Nevada most of the time since, Of industrious and temperate habit, modest and unassuming, he was esteem04 by. all who knew him; and by bis many friends and acquaintances his Joss is sincerely sp ag Ma an exemplary member of 4 nic. Fraternity, and though far away p those who were nearest and dearest to pit, he was surrounded by » band of brothers ‘whe ministered to his every earthly want, and left nothing undone to restore him te health and ee But death bad marked him for his prey; the Supreme Grand Master ealled bim hence, and in sadness and sorrow we submit to the inexorable deoree. Mr. Watson was also a member of the Society of Good Templars, and during his sickness was attended by a member of each Order. The Good Templars turned out ina body and atténded@ his faneral. He was buried on Saturday afternoon, with Masonic honors, and a large number of citizens attended the funeral services, and followed his temains to their last resting place. Comariretional Coxvention.—A bill declaring that a majority of the people of the State voted for a Constitutional Convention, and providing for the election of delegates to the same, passed the Assembly on Thursday last, by a large majority. The official retarns in the office of the Secretary of State, show that a majority of the people did not vote for a Convention, and there was no evidence before the Assembly to invalidate the correctness of the official returns, except the report of a committee, who state their belief that o sufficient number of votes were thrown out by officers of election to have given a majority for the measure. There was but little opposition in the Assemdly to the passage of the bill, and there was no Aiscussion as to its merits. Should the bill pass the Senate in its present form, and another Constitution be adopted, a fine opportunity will be opened for the inauguration of two State governments, when the new Constitution is in force. The Judges and other officers, whe may be thrown out of office, will bold that the whole proceedings are illegal, and refuse to give up their positions, Many, too, will favor the élaims of the old officers, and between the two seta, who is to decide? Before the bill becomes s law, evidence of a positive character should be placed on record, showing beyond doubt that a majority of the people who voted at the last election cast their ballots for aConvention. Conrarmuriors to ras Wasuioron Monuuent.—The National Intelligencer publishes a list of Post Offiee contributions to the Washington Monument, and the amount sent by each. Ia looking over the list, we Gnd that San Franolsco takes tho lead, and Nevada now stands second. Ualifornia is considerably sbead of any other State, and we presume a considerable amoant has been sent from this coast which had not been received when the list was published. The following is tho list for California, showing the amount sont from each Post Office in the State: Ann Ranch..,-7 50 Bodega.+sseseess 120 Camptonville. 17 60 Fiddletown.. 46 Grass Valley. 2 50 Grizzly Flat.. 5 00 Indian 4.00 Jamestown.. 9 00 = 0 100 Mount Ophir.. 2 60 City.101 00 Onkland... 2 50 Oroville.. 500 Ousley’s Bar.. 2 50 Petal sccese 900 Pilot Hill.. 2 50 seeeees 600 Sacramento City. ? 26 50 Shasta..++. 800 Strawberry Valley 5 00 Vallejo. .s006 Marcurs.—We have received from Messrs. J.T. Haviland & Co., 0 case of “percussion matches,”’ manufactured at their factory, foot of Q street, Sagramento, The matches are of @ good quality, wazranted to stand dampness or time, and put up in boxes sultable for the retail trade. They propose selling as cheap as the imported article can be bought, whieh affords interior traders an opportunity to assist jn building up home manufactures. Earraquake.—The shoek ofan earthquake was felt in this place, on Thursday at quarter past eleven o’clock in the forenoon, The shock was mot very severe, but the vibrations continued for eight or ten seconds, and the shaking was very sensibly felt by those who happened to be acoupying the second stories of brick buildings. The shock was felt on both sides of the mountains, from Carson Valley to Sacramento, and from Placerville to Yreka, The course of the earthquake was from south to north, Sr. Parricx’s Batt.—The bal) given by M. Sullivan, at the Ball Court, ia honor of St. Patrick’s Day, was largely attended and passed off in the best style. An excellent supper wae served up at the New York Hotel, and the festivities were kept up till daylight, Ivsang.-—Mrs. Cornelia MeHenry, a Spanish woman, who has lately become insane, was brought up from Grass Valley yesterday, by her busband, with the view of getting an order to have her sent to the Asylam at Stockton. Atvantic Papers. We are indebted to J. B, Hamlin, of Broad Street Book Store, for the New York Herald, Tribune, Boston Journal, and F hia Press, received hy the Sonora; also, te G. W. Welch, of the Pioneer Book Store, for the New York Times and St. Louis Republican. Restengp.—Harry J. Thoroton bas resigned dhe office of District Attorney for Sierra county, aod Alex. W. Baldwin has been appointed Fae SF ees general elecee eee ‘. Inet, in which two of the jarors in an important ". anit were charged with having received money from one of the parties interested, while the trial was pending. The case tried was an issue relating to the estate of Wm. James Cady, who died over a year ago, leaving considerable property. Henry Cady, bis brother, had taken out letters of administration; but Mrs, Gerbart, (then known as Madam Letters,) set up a claim that she was the wife of James Cady and entitled to half his property. This claim was re‘fisted by Henry Cady, and an application was made in the Probate Court to have some other person appointed to administer on the estate. It was claimed that Henry and James Cady were partners when the latter died, and that consequently Henry Cady was not entitled to administer upon the estate of his brother. The question as to whether they were partners was made up in the Probate Court and sent to the Distriet Coort for trial. The question as to whether Mra, Gerhart was entitled to half the estate was net directly involved in this suit, but she was indirectly interested, ane employed counsel to carry itom. The issue was tried by a jury, among whom were Martin and Green, the testimony was closed on Wednesday evening, and the next day being set for the argument, the jurors were permitted to disperse, having previously been enjoined not to converse with outside parties in regard to the ease, It was during Wednesday night that the circumstances happened as detailed by the evidenee in another column. In deflance of the injunction of the Court two of the jurors voluntarily called on the party most deeply interestedin the suit, spent the most of the night in her room, drank her wine, conversed about the case, and according to her testimony she paid one of them forty and the other eighty dollars —asjury fee. The jurors deny having received any money, but admit that she made indirect overtures to pay them a thousand dollars to have the suit decided im her favor, The case was argued on Thursday morning and submitted to the jury. On retiring the jury stood ten to two--Martin and Green holding out five hours, ‘on o point of law,’’ in favor of Mra. Gerhart; the Judge was then ealled, and having instructed the jury against the point taken by Martin and Green, they were compelled to give a verdict in favor of Cady, This isa bad looking feature of the case. It is not uncommon for jurysto stand ten to two for many hours, bat when it is shown that the two have been tampered with, the public will be very apt to come to the conclusion that their opinion has been influenced by evidence not produced in open Court. This is the first case that ever oceurred in Nevada county, in which the integrity of jurors has been called in question, and we trustit may bo the last, Asthe case was decided against Mrs. Gerhart no reason could be urged for setting aside the verdict. There were two men named Martin on the jury. One of them, Seth Martin, requesta us to state that he is not he Martin implicated in this affair. The Martin implicated was foreman of the jury, and bis first name wae not called during the proceedings. Growth of the Republic, The New York Herald has beeu figuring up the population of the United States, and makes a much higher estimate than we have seen from any other source. Basing a calculation upon the general average increase per cent, in the twelve States and six Territories in which ao census has been taken since 1850, it is estimated that the national eensus to be taken this year will give a total of over thirty-four millions of inhabitants— being an increase of over eleven millions since 1850. The increase in the old free States, since 1850, is put down at the rate of 334 per cent; in the old slave States at the rate of 50 per cent; in five of the Northwestern States at the rate of 60 per cent; Texas at the rate of 160 per cent, and Iowa and California at the rate of 200 per cent, which give the following results : Old free States.,...,.15,380,558 Old slave States,... «+» 13,990,043 New slave State (Texas).. 538,198 New free States,,.. evens 4,436,925 MPPTUOTIOR siti sabastccascade MRGaNt OMB och skeen’ wr nN ae OOL This estimate gives a larger population than the census returns will be likely to show. According to the ratio of inorease, as shown by the several censuses taken singe 1790, the population of the United States doubles once in about twenty-three years; and estimating on this basis the census of 1860 will give a total population of between thirty-one and thirtytwo millions. We have noticed several estimates made by well-informed statisticians, and none of them have exceeded thirty-two millions as the present population, and some estimates come down to thirty millions. The Seeretary of the Interior has already issued preliminary instructions to the census marshals. They are required to commence operations on the first of June, and to complete the werk in every State and Territory within the shortest practicable time. Conoressionat Printina.—On Februry 16th John C. Rives was before the Printing Investigating Committee, and testified that he had a contract with G. W. Bowman, (editor of Buchanan’s organ at Washington,) by which he was to do the printing for Bowman, receiving therefor two-thirds of the amount paid by the government, and Bowman one-third profit, without ineurring any responsibility. From this itappears that Congress is paying one third more than is necessary for printing. The surplus, under Buchanan’s Administration has been used as a corruption fund te ey Ahr Pp’ Suppors parenreorianaraeattiasceancies ietiipioareiy “Tae CompPostron.’”’—This is the title of a neat little quarto, edited and published by Geo. H. Pettis, at San Francisco, and devoted tothe interests of the craft. It is published monthly at one dollar per annum. Stare Pargrs,—We are under obligations to Jno, Pattison, of the Pioneer Express, for the Downieville papers of Saturday; also, to Mas tere Geo, & Wm. Stone for the . fan Frek uae usual supply of Dantet Fansuaw, said to have been the oldest and wealthiest ag" in the United States, died at Yorkville, N. Y., Feb. 21st. TER FROM OMEGA. gave you a sketch of not been for want of a to write on, I assure you, for to say nothing the big pay that the miners are for their work, there is the subject of Spiritualism that has created quite an excitement up here, and an illustration of the power of spirits in the mountains may not be uninteresting. The manifestations. that I have seen are not very . eg 14 fyeine, Ke . had become matter of public talk, and it was proper . Green. He said being rather skeptical, I haye not joined the circle, . In one house, where the most powerful medium resides, the furniture is said to change its position at . any time that they may talk of departed friends, or . ridicule the idea of spirits leaving their mansions above to visit this, as some term it, God-forsaken . country. They have gone so far as to blow a horn . at the dead hour of night, so asto wake up all in . the neighborhood, and some of the ungodly actually . complain, and call it a downright nuisance. There . are four mediums here; one is a writing medium, . and another professes to heal the the sick; the oth. er two are yet young in the business, but bid fair to . do wonders when they have had more experience. If matters keep on I imagine Omega will soon become a noted place, and Stockton be well represent. ed by her citizens. The Taylor Family gave a performance here last week. The local song was quite heavy for some, and though not particularly instructive it was quite . amusing ; and a good laugh is worth fifty cents any time. This js fast becoming a sober, moral, and j religious community. The Sons of Temperance made a bold stand last winter, and caught the greater part of the permanent residents. A man under the in. fluence of liquor would be almost as great a curios. ity as white crows. Mr. Bruner preached here some time ago, since which, prayer meetings have been kept up regularly twice a week. Many who . had professed religion at home, in the East, but had . wandered from the pious teachings of their younger days, have now united in alittle band and appear to enjoy themselves exceedingly. Mr. Bruner will be up again soon, and will find his little flock ina prosperous condition. Any person who has a family, and would like to . locate in a country town, will find this an excellent . place, and now is a good time to buy diggings for . half their value, as we are all impatient to get off for Washoe, Water is now abundant, and miners are improv. ing their time. I believe all, without exception, are getting well rewarded for their labor. We were considerably startled bya shaking of the earth on Thursday last. It happoned about 11 o'clock, A. M., and the vibrations continued for sev. eral seconds. Yours, Currrs. Tribute of Respect. The following resolutions, reported by the com. mittee appointed for that purpose, were unanimous. ly adopted by Nevada Lodge No. 13, I’. & A. M.: Your Committee, to whom was refered the task of preparing resolutions expressive of the feeling of . the Lodge, on the occasion of the deathof Bro. John V. Watson, would respectfully report; Whereas, An All Wise Providence has seen fit . to remove from our midst, our much esteemed and . worthy Brother, John VY. Watson, and whereas, a . proper respect for his memory deserves a suitable expression of feeling from this Ps ha tesolved, That while we bow with submission to the inevitable decree which called him hence, and . sincerely and deeply deplore his loss, as that of a . warm hearted friene, and true and faithful Brother ; we have the consolation that the loss to us, is gain . to him, who has gone to join that Celestial Lodge . above, where the Supreme Architect of the universe presides. Resolved, That while he was with us we all loved him; that his many manly traits of character, his ever ready sympathy, and brotherly affections, endeared him to us; and now that he is no more, the recollection of his many virtues, will live in our hearts till we join him in that abode where we shall be at rest forever, Reslved, That we deeply and sincerely sympathise with the distressed relatives of the deceased, in this their sad bereavement; and that a copy of . these resolutions be sent them by the Secretary, and . placed upon the records of the Lodge, and that as a token of respect, the furniture of the Lodge be dressed in mourning for thirty days. Cras. Manrsn, . Tnos, P. Hawwxy, Nives SRARLS. } Committee, . . . POLITICAL ITEMS: The Demoeratic Convention of Wisconsin met at Madison, Feb. 21st. A resolution was adopted by a vote of 65 to 22, instructing the ten delegates to Charleston from that State to cast theie votes as a unit for Stephen A. Doug: . las, The delegates were elected the next day. . A Democratic Convention was held at Balti. more Feb, 21st, to elect delegates to Charles. ton, A dispatch from that city says that the delegates chosen will vote for Douglas. The Republican Convention of Indiana met . at Indianapolis Feb, 22d, and nominated Henry . S. Lane for Governor and P. Martinjfor Lieut. Governor. Delegates were also elected to the Chicago Convention, a majority of whom are favorable to the nomination of Bates for President, though no instructions were given, The State Convention of the National Union party, of New Jersey, met at Trenton Feb. 22d, and elected delegates for the State at large to attend the National Convention of that party, which is to be held at Baltimore. The Republican Convention of Pennsylvania instructed their delegates to Chicago to cast the vote of the State as 9 unit for Cameron for President. An immense Union mass meeting was held at Cooper’s Institute, New York, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21st. Harris, of Maryland, and Briggs, of New York, were among the speakers. The address of the National Union Committee, recommending a National Convention at Baltimore, to nominate a candidate for President, was adopted. The well-informed correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, writes as follows from Washington ; “The President is rather tobe pitied than pereooetes just now, for his friends are desertog enmase, Senator Douglas has the inside track at Charleston, and even the office-holders are inclining toward ihe rising star.’ Stmamen Wrecgep—~Gareat Loss or Lire.— The Steamer Hungarian, from Queenstown, bound for Portland, Me., was wrecked off Cape Race, Feb. 20th, There were thirty-five passengers on board, all of whom, together with the crew, were lost, The steamer lights were aeon at three o’elock in the morning, with the spars and pipes standing; but a heavy sea was running, breaking over the by 104. mu. all had disappeared. Commmnieation with the ship was impossible. Marysvitt, Etserion.—The municiple election of Marysville took place on Monday. The candidates on the “Citizens Ticket,” with the exception of the Marshal and Assessor, were elected. About fifteen hundred votes were cast, . GrotocrcaL Surver.—The bill previding for & geological survey of the State has passed the Assembly. and vicinity. Seu On Saturday morning, March 17th, riage certificate over to the Judge.] In about half an hour, Green came back, and Martin went out. Green sat down and went to talking, and stayed there till after eleven, when Martin came back and said that he had disposed of one of the jurors—had lodged him in Spanish house. Martin then left and . Green staid there until daylight, and I couldn’t get rid of him. I gave himtwo twenty-dollar pieces, . which he said was to pay the jury fee. Green left about five o’clock in the morning, and between six ing opened, Judge Searls remarked hart had charged that two of the Jurora had asked . jast W her if she would give them $1,000 to have the case case had c : ‘ the lawyers. I received no from Mrs. G. ; which was then pending, and in which she wasa) Go 0° 7V"S. torany. Itold Mr. Ryan that party, decided in her favor ; that she told the jurors . 5. not given us any charge not to converse she had not the money, but gave them all she had— . in % between one and two hundred dollars. The Court said that whether the charge was true or false, it that the case should be investigated. Mr. Ryan said that Mrs. Gerhart had informed . 4 to beat H Sle ina him that she had paid money to two of the Jurors, . yet Fy, sidetea it . as the Jury fee ; that he told her it was.a fraud, and . to bribe them, and told her they to go and get her money back. He said he had de. termined to expose the matter; that one of the Jurors implicated had called on him and admitted that he went.and saw Mrs. Gerhart. Mr. McConnell objected to Mr. Ryan giving the statements ofthe Jurors to him; said that Mr. Meredith and himself hadd been employed by the Jurors charged with having taken the bribe, and they wanted the matter brought up in the proper form, Mr. Ryan said he would draw up an affidavit sta. ting what he knew of the matter, and at his request the Court ordered the Sheriff to send for Mrs, Gerhart and the landlady ofthe Miner’s Restaurant, who it was alleged was present at tho interview between the Jurors and Mrs. Gerhart— Mr. Ryan’s affidavit charged, on information and belief, that while the case relating to the estate of Wm. James Cady was pending before the District Conrt, and before the same had been decided, that two ofthe Jurors, Martin and Green, had held a conversation with Mrs. Gerhart, the plaintiff, and that she paid them money. Mrs. Gerhart, being sworn, testified as follows :— On last Wednesday evening, between six and seven o’clock, while I was takin Restaurant, I heard a laugh in the bar-room, and . looking round saw two of the jurors, who asked me . to take a drink; Ididso and then treated them. . [Witness here pointed out Martin and Green and said they were the men.] I told them I supposed I had no right to speak to them; they said I had, as the testimony had closed, and the case had been made up in my favor. I expressed some surprise, and called for a bottle of champaign. They asked me where my room was, and said they wished to talk with me about the ease. I showed them into my room where they sat down, and Mr. Martin opened the bottle of wine and passed it round. reen then sent for another bottle, but I had it to pay for the next morning. Martin then said to me, “I did good work for you to-day; four of the jurors were opposed to you, but I brought them round—I bought a vest for one of them and paid his board bill, and took another to a Spanish house.” Green told me he had some digging about eighteen miles from here, and he was now putting up a mill to squash it. [Laughter.] Martin said he would like to have me visit him at his diggings. I told him I should be happy to do so if 1 knew where he lived, He said he would give me the directions, and wrote something on a piece of paper; I couldn’t read it, but here it is. [The paper was passed overtothe Judge, and read as follows; “You will give me ten minutes, and I’Jl do the same by you.”’] Witness resumed.—Green left the room soon after, when Martin locked the door and took hold of me, and I leave the Court to judge what he did. I told him I was a respectable married woman and had my certificate. [Witness here passed her marsupper at the Miners’ . they ever be summoned to serve on a jury again in to the case . Martin, who was absent while Green was mony substantially corroberated Ay) eet st ‘to! * Sibly had offered her $1,000 for her’ mining: claims ’ at Iowa Hill, and that she would give she of money, but witness . no right to . talk about the case, The mext morning, , witness missed his memorandum book, and su he might have dr it at the restaurant,” th about seven o'clock to find it; he tapped om Mrs, G’s. door, and Paws no answer went to his own room and there found the memoran. dum book. He stated, pos’ had reitively, t ceived no money from Mrs. Gerhart. The testimony here closed, the case wag submittad to the Court without argument, and the matter taken under advisement. On Monday morning the two jurors were called up by Judge Searls, who gave them a severe lecture, and spoke in jnst terms of the heniousness of the . . offense. He said it was a matter of doubt as to . whether they had received money from Mrs, Gerhart, but they had gone voluntarily to her room, and by their own admissions allowed her to hold out in. ducements to decide the case in her favor, and in this respect had disobeyed the positive injunction of the Court, He told then in conclusion, that should his Court, they had only to let it be known that they were the Martin and the Green implicated in this affair, and would at once be excused from serving in any Court in which he was presiding. The judge. ment of the Court was, that they each be committed . to jail for five days for contempt. The commitment was handed to the Sheriff, who was ordered to see it executed. ei > n Fi . A RemarkabiLe Witt.—Mr. Jobn Rose, a re. tired merchant of New York, whose death was . announced some weeks ago, makes a conditional bequest of $300,000 to the City of New York, for the education in agriculture of indigent white childrev. The condition is that a corresponding sum should he appropriated by the City, or raised by charitable contributions, for the purchase and support of a farm in the neighborhood of New York, to be devoted to . the education and training to agricultaral pursuits of panper children. If this purpose be not Colonization Society, for the deportation and support of free blacks in Liberia. The decedent was a bachelor, and a bachelor brother of large wealth is constituted bis role exeentor, . with the remainder of his estate, about $550,. 000, placed in his charge for benevolent and . charitable distribution, The only personal bequests are a gift of $20,000 to his executor and $12,000 to another brother, now advanged in years. The whole value of the estate, principally in productive stocks, is reckoned at $880,000. The foundation of this large wealth was . laid in one of the Southern cities, A Destrvetive Fire occurred at Danville, Ky., Feb, 22d. Eighty buildings, including, and seven Martin came back and told me he must have the balance of the jury fee—sixty-eight dollars, I had not the change, but gave him four twenty-dollar pieces. He promised to give me back the change, but did not. I supposed the case had been dedided in my favor, and was astonished the next morning, when . came to the Court House, to find the jawyers speaking onthe case, andthe jury in their seats and these men among them, Cross Examination —Question.—Did you not, the evening before, beckon to Martin with handkerchief? Answer.—No, I did not, Q.—Did you invite him to go into your room? A.—No, sir, they wanted to go into my Ioom. Q.—Didn’t you tell Martin that you hada mining claim worth $1,000, which you would give him if he would get a verdict in your favor? A.—No, sir, [did not. Martin said he had to pay money to the jurors ; that I was worth $10,000 . more than in the pepe ye and could well afford to 1 pay $1'000. They said the testimony was all closed . and the verdict made up, and they were at liberty to do as they pleased. Q.— What did they want the money for ? A.—They wanted the money to pay the jury fee. They said it was $108; I gave them $120, but they have not given me back the change. Q.—What time did you go to bed? A.—I didn’t go to bed till after six o’clock. I coaldn’t get them off—a woman isa woman, you know. Q.—What conversation occurred in regard to Judge Searls? A.—Nothing. Q.—Didn’t you say he was a friend of yours? A.—No, sir. Isaid Mr, Sibley was a friend of mine, I saw Judge Searls and Mr. Sibley talking on the street. Mr. Sibley said he had got a dispatch from Auburn and had to go home. Q.—Did you say the Clerk was your friend, or friendly to your case? A.—I don’t remember ; I might have said so. Q.—Didn’t you say: ‘Poor little fellow, he said he would call on me if he dared?” A.—No, sir, I never said anything of the kind. Direct examination resumed.—Y esterday morning I met Mr. Martin in the Court House and told him I wanted my money. He said: “I havn’t got any money now.” I told him he had got my money under false pretenses, and { wanted it back. He then said: “Youare mistaken inthe genteman; I never saw you before.” Mr. Jones and George Savors were present at this conversation. Mrs. Stumpf, the keeper ofthe Miners’ Restaurant, testified that two men eame to her house on Wednesday evening, and called for some brandy. She went behind the counter and set out the brandy when Mrs. Gerhart, who had been eating supper, came out and called for a bottle of champaign, and the brandy was not drank. They engaged in conversation, and witness called the bar-keeper, and went back to attend the tables; soon after saw Mrs. G. and the two men go into Mrs, G’s. room, having a bottle of wine and three glasses. Don’t know when the men left; don’t understand Enghsh well enough to know what they were talkingabout. Mr. Martin came back the next morning and inquired for Mrs. G.; witness showed him where her room we egg didn’t know whether he went in or when e left. Mr. Mitchell, the bar-keeper of the Miners’ Restaurant, testified that two men came tothe house Wednesday evening, and called Mrs. Gerhart, who was then eating supper ; that the three drank a bottle of wine, after which they went to Mrs. G’s. room, taking another bottle—witness carrying in three glasses. During the evening witness took them another bottle. There was some one else in the room at the time, but witness did not see who it was. Paul Jones and Geo. Savors were sworn, and corroberated the testimony of Mrs. Gerhart, in relation to her demanding of Martin to pay her back the money she had given him. Rebutting Testimony.—H. W. Green, sworn— Martin and myself were “prospecting” round town the other evening, when told me that he had seen ahandkerchief waive at him, that evening, from a restaurant opposite Flagy’s stables, and coneluded to go there and find out what it meant. We went in and called for brandy, when Mrs. Gerhart eame up between us and taking hold of our hands said: “Gentlemen, let me treat you,” and ¢ for a bottle of champaign. After talking a minute ortwo she said to Martin, “come and go to my room.” Martin looked at me and said: Pet's together.” We wentinandsat down, drank the bottle of wihe, when another was called for, and we continued until we both got tolerably boosy. Martin then wrote ona piece of paper, “you go out ten minutes and Tlido the same by you,” or words to that effect. The direction wasintended for me, and I left. In about ten minutes I returned, when. Martin went out, and I sat down and commenced with Mrs.G. * * # She talked about her case; saidthat J Searls was a friend of her’s—that he was on her side; said something about her mining claims at Iowa Hill and some brick houses in Marysville, and remarked that she would give $1,000 to beat Harry Cady. She also said that the Clerk was on her side—that little =white-headed fellow, the one that does the three churches and the court house, were de. . stroyed, and the loss is stated at a quarter of a million, 4 . BIRT, In Nevada, March 18th, the wife A. Mau ofa daughter, . EEL NS AT ANNI PONT . YAY ERS COD LIVER OL CANDY.—. This ia an excellent preparation and is decidedly the . pleasantest and best remedy yet for Coughs, Coid’s, Asthma, &c, ke. For Sale by KR. F. SU’ ENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, Broad st., Nevada, MH. W, KNOWLTON, Gm), H, LORING, LORING & KNOWLTON, WATCH MAKING, REPAIRING Manufacturing Jewelers, Commercial street, opposite Mayers & Coe’s Boot & Shoe Store, Nevada, Be” Watches Repaired and Cleaned at Short Notice.<@e Every variety of California Jewelry, Manufactured in the best Style. Nevada, March 20th 1860,—tf AND . THEATER. WEDNESDAY EVE’G. MARCH 2ilgt. RETURN OF THE FAVORITES! ! By particular Request, Por One Night Only. The Unique and Unrivalled BIRCH AND MURPHY’S EE A Se a ee Ce Ue Who were received on their last appearance with Unbeunded Applause, by a discriminating aod delighted andience. aw ALL NEW ACTS. -Ga THE THREE HUNTERS, MURPHY, BIRCH, AND WELLS, SPORTS ON A LARK, AND MEDINA. CHALLENGE DANCE. MURPHY, AND STERLING. Barber Shop, Bone §Solo, ete. Prices of Admission, Dreas Cirele, $1,00. BIRCH Gallery, 5Oets. Birch & Murphy's Minstrels will apaear at San Juan, on Thursday Evening March 22d, At Moores Flat, on Friday March 23d. At Orleans Flat, on Saturday March 24th. SHERIDAN CORBYN, Agent. HERIFE’S SALE.—Whereas, on the 17th day of March, A. D., 1860, a final Judgmert and Decree waa rendered in the District Court of the Fourteenth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of Nevada, against JOHN SULLIVAN, and in favor of TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, for the sum of six bundred and nineteen dollars and twenty cents, principal debt, with interest on the principal at the rate of three per cent per month from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with all costs of suit. And whereas on the said 17th day of March A. D. 1860 it was ordered and decreed by the said Court, that the Mortgage set forth in plaintiff's complaint be foreclosed, and the property therein described, to wit: All the undivided one fourth of the mining claims of the Nevada Company, situated on the east side of Moore’s Fiat, in the county of Nevada and State of California, lying between the Blakeslee Mining Claims, and the Shot Gun Mining Claims ; together with the water, water ditch and water privileges thereunto belonging, and the teols and implements of mining thereunto belonging: Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday the 11th of April A. D, 1860, between the hours of 9 o’clock A. M. and 5 o’clock P, M.,1 will sell all theright, title and interest and claim of said John Suljivan in and to the above described property, at the Court House door in Nevada eity at public auction for cash in hand, to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said execution and costs. J. B. VAN HAGEN, Sheriff N. C. PAINTS, Oils, Glass & WALL PAPER DEPOT. f a: og neg RESPECTFULLY announce to the public that th the above with their aan Be abe of mee: SEE _ Carpenters & Builders, At their old Stand. They have eonstantly on hand a full assortment of Mb Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Gilt Mouldings, ~~ Wiadow Shades, Paint Brushes, &c. Paints Mixed & Gilé Frames made to Order. ting and Paper’Hanging done with neatness and . dis 4 N: B.Fursiture Repaired and Varnished. &@> The adyan derived from the connection of the above business enable them to sell at lower rates than any other house in town, Persons wishing articles in their line would do well to give them a call. P. KENT, 4. F. MACKAY. No. 97 Broad Street, Nevada. carried out the $300,000 goes to the American . — Nevada March 13th 1860. ‘W. H. CRAWFORD & ©O., (Succeséors to.J; Ml. HAMILTON & ¢0.) / se pong HARDWARE, e STEEL, NAILS, gw ey: Kawi, r74ND—, ” * PAIN TS: ‘ Linseed, Lard, Sperm, and Polar Oils, LEATHER AND RUBBER BELTING; Rowder Fuse, C ‘ ora96°) crackle: Blocks, DUCK, RUBBER HOSE, Hydraulic Pipes, Quicksilver, Lead Pipe, Plows Straw-Cutters, &e. At the Old Stand, No, 27 Main Street, Nevada. W. A. CRAWFORD, H,L, COYE, _Nevada, March'18th 1860.—24 tf COAL Olu LAMPSS DEIT’Z PATENT, A GREAT VARIETY OF THE MOST” eiegant patterns, suitable for Dwelll Churehes, ores, bord Public Buildings, at PRICES which will bring them within the reach of all. Upon a trial of these Lamps it will be found that they afford by far the most econom. ical Light ever used. By the turning of 9 sing seey a strong or subdued light may be produced.—having a the convenience of GASS, at about one-tenth the expense, Also, the Patent Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil, Prepared by the most approved Chemical Process. This Oil has never been known to fail in uniformity of quality and for its brillianey of Light, when used in these NEW LAMPS, It may with truth be regarded as the Great Illuminater of the { For Sale by W. H. CRAWFORD & CO., Sole Agents for this City, 5-tf No. 27 Main Street, Nevada. FOR SALE. HE CABINET SHOP AND LOT ON PINE Street, appasite the Court House, js now offered for Sale, together with all the Machinery attached thereto, consisting of one Six Horse Power Steam Engine and Boiler, a Turning Lathe, Circular Saws, Morticing Machine, and Planing Machines im perfect running order, Al} of which wil) be sold cheap for CARH, For particulars inquire of J. C, ABBOTT. iter. . J. G, CLARK & CQ, Nevada March 13th 1860. so ha eget menperctinccahmanecenaetiaaiiy OOD’S HAIR RESTORATIVE—Fo ¥ Sale by E. F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, Broad &t., Nevada. J, F. HOOK. DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES!! 4 BRICK BUILDING, . OPPOSITE St. LOUIS HOTEL Commercial Street, NEWT A DA. A full assortment of LADIES and CHILDREN'S SHOES, and GAITERS, Leonard Benkert’s Quilted-Bottom Boots Constantly on hand and for sale at Reasonable Rates. E-= Boots Made to Order. BY Repairing done at all times and at short notice, J. F. HOOK. AT HOME AGAIN!! A, BLOCK & CO., HAVE REMOVED THEIR Clothing Store, Tothoir Old Stand CORNER PINE & COMMERCIAL STS, INewada. A.BLOCK, _8.FURTH, _#. BLOCK, Jn C. H. MEYER & CO., Brick Store, 76 Broad Street, NEVADA. IMPORTERS & WHOLESALE DEALERS IN French Brandies, Wines CORDIALS, AND FOREIGN & DOMESTIC LIQUORS, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Exmochange on Huropo. We are also enabled to furnish good Sight or Time — Drafts on — LONDON, PARIS, HAMBURG, FRANKFORT, on the Main, ae AT CURRENT RATES. -Ga C. H. MEYER & Co. 76 Broad St., Nevada, _Dec, 20th 1859.—12-tf aaa AGENCY OF _ B.T. BABBITT’S PURE CHEMICALS. B. T, BABBITT’S SALERATUS. S PREPARED ENTIRELY DIFFERent from other Saleratus. All the deleterious matter is extracted in such a manner as to produce Bread, Biscuit, and all kinds of Cake, without containing a particle of Sgleratus when the Bread or Cake is baked, producing wholesome results. Every particle of Saleratus is turned to gas, and passes through the Breatier Biscuit while baking; consequently nothing remains but Common Salt, Water and Flour. You will readily perceive, by the taste of this Saleratus, that it is entirely different from other Saleratus. When you purchase one paper, you should take the ol ono with you, and be very particular and get the next exactly like the first. Bread made from this Saleratus contains nothing but Flour, Common Salt and water. It has an nat ural taste ; keeps much longer than common bread ; fs more digestible, and much less disposed to turn acid. Common Bread, like everything that has been fermen’ ferments easily again, to the great discomfort of man stomachs ; and not only so, but actingasa fermeat, it communicates a similar action to all food in contact with it. The Bread being free from all yeasty particles, is more digestible, and not so likely to create flatulence er turn acid on weak stomachs, as fermented bread is apt te do. B. T. Babbitt’s Super Carbonate Soda. This article is without equal, being made from the beq materials, with the greatest care, an expressly for the voyage around CapeHorn. It is strictly pnre, and always of the same strength. B.T. Babbitt’s Cream Tartar. _ This article we call your special attention to, as there is probably nothing which is so universally adulterated as Cream Tartar, and i instani t andere n some instances being very difficul This we will warrant strictly pure ; it very desirable for medicinal purposes, as well as in thi Also, CONCENTRATED POTASH,—One pound will make 100 pounds of good Soap. The above Pure Chemicals are for sale by all ble Grocers and sts ; and in lots to suit purchasers, by JOHN D. WING & CO. Sole Agents, 24-lm 45 California street, San’ Francisce. RO eRe waves

7% i 1 abi ll oe AMG ic Se, ER EES = IRL = EL RR RNIN aad receipt for the same. ire ‘Mr. John V. Watson died in this city on Santhe 18th inst., at the residence of Judge won the head, received on the 9th , of which we have already given d Mr. Watson was a native of ( eounty, Maine, where bis parents and brothers and sisters now reside, and was about thirty-two years of age. He enme to Califorfia fn 1853, aud bas resided in Nevada most of the time since, Of industrious and temperate habit, modest and unassuming, he was esteem04 by. all who knew him; and by bis many friends and acquaintances his Joss is sincerely sp ag Ma an exemplary member of 4 nic. Fraternity, and though far away p those who were nearest and dearest to pit, he was surrounded by » band of brothers ‘whe ministered to his every earthly want, and left nothing undone to restore him te health and ee But death bad marked him for his prey; the Supreme Grand Master ealled bim hence, and in sadness and sorrow we submit to the inexorable deoree. Mr. Watson was also a member of the Society of Good Templars, and during his sickness was attended by a member of each Order. The Good Templars turned out ina body and atténded@ his faneral. He was buried on Saturday afternoon, with Masonic honors, and a large number of citizens attended the funeral services, and followed his temains to their last resting place. Comariretional Coxvention.—A bill declaring that a majority of the people of the State voted for a Constitutional Convention, and providing for the election of delegates to the same, passed the Assembly on Thursday last, by a large majority. The official retarns in the office of the Secretary of State, show that a majority of the people did not vote for a Convention, and there was no evidence before the Assembly to invalidate the correctness of the official returns, except the report of a committee, who state their belief that o sufficient number of votes were thrown out by officers of election to have given a majority for the measure. There was but little opposition in the Assemdly to the passage of the bill, and there was no Aiscussion as to its merits. Should the bill pass the Senate in its present form, and another Constitution be adopted, a fine opportunity will be opened for the inauguration of two State governments, when the new Constitution is in force. The Judges and other officers, whe may be thrown out of office, will bold that the whole proceedings are illegal, and refuse to give up their positions, Many, too, will favor the élaims of the old officers, and between the two seta, who is to decide? Before the bill becomes s law, evidence of a positive character should be placed on record, showing beyond doubt that a majority of the people who voted at the last election cast their ballots for aConvention. Conrarmuriors to ras Wasuioron Monuuent.—The National Intelligencer publishes a list of Post Offiee contributions to the Washington Monument, and the amount sent by each. Ia looking over the list, we Gnd that San Franolsco takes tho lead, and Nevada now stands second. Ualifornia is considerably sbead of any other State, and we presume a considerable amoant has been sent from this coast which had not been received when the list was published. The following is tho list for California, showing the amount sont from each Post Office in the State: Ann Ranch...,-7 50 Bodega.+sseseess 120 Camptonville.. 17 60 Fiddletown.... 46 Grass Valley.. 2 50 Grizzly Flat... 5 00 Indian 4.00 Jamestown.... 9 00 = 0 100 Mount Ophir... 2 60 City..101 00 Onkland..... 2 50 Oroville.... 500 Ousley’s Bar... 2 50 Petal sccese 900 Pilot Hill.... 2 50 seeeees 600 Sacramento City. ? 26 50 Shasta...++. 800 Strawberry Valley 5 00 Vallejo. ..s006 Marcurs.—We have received from Messrs. J.T. Haviland & Co., 0 case of “percussion matches,”’ manufactured at their factory, foot of Q street, Sagramento, The matches are of @ good quality, wazranted to stand dampness or time, and put up in boxes sultable for the retail trade. They propose selling as cheap as the imported article can be bought, whieh affords interior traders an opportunity to assist jn building up home manufactures. Earraquake.—The shoek ofan earthquake was felt in this place, on Thursday at quarter past eleven o’clock in the forenoon, The shock was mot very severe, but the vibrations continued for eight or ten seconds, and the shaking was very sensibly felt by those who happened to be acoupying the second stories of brick buildings. The shock was felt on both sides of the mountains, from Carson Valley to Sacramento, and from Placerville to Yreka, The course of the earthquake was from south to north, Sr. Parricx’s Batt.—The bal) given by M. Sullivan, at the Ball Court, ia honor of St. Patrick’s Day, was largely attended and passed off in the best style. An excellent supper wae served up at the New York Hotel, and the festivities were kept up till daylight, Ivsang.-—Mrs. Cornelia MeHenry, a Spanish woman, who has lately become insane, was brought up from Grass Valley yesterday, by her busband, with the view of getting an order to have her sent to the Asylam at Stockton. Atvantic Papers. We are indebted to J. B, Hamlin, of Broad Street Book Store, for the New York Herald, Tribune, Boston Journal, and F hia Press, received hy the Sonora; also, te G. W. Welch, of the Pioneer Book Store, for the New York Times and St. Louis Republican. Restengp.—Harry J. Thoroton bas resigned dhe office of District Attorney for Sierra county, aod Alex. W. Baldwin has been appointed Fae SF ees general elecee eee ‘. Inet, in which two of the jarors in an important ". anit were charged with having received money from one of the parties interested, while the trial was pending. The case tried was an issue relating to the estate of Wm. James Cady, who died over a year ago, leaving considerable property. Henry Cady, bis brother, had taken out letters of administration; but Mrs, Gerbart, (then known as Madam Letters,) set up a claim that she was the wife of James Cady and entitled to half his property. This claim was re‘fisted by Henry Cady, and an application was made in the Probate Court to have some other person appointed to administer on the estate. It was claimed that Henry and James Cady were partners when the latter died, and that consequently Henry Cady was not entitled to administer upon the estate of his brother. The question as to whether they were partners was made up in the Probate Court and sent to the Distriet Coort for trial. The question as to whether Mra, Gerhart was entitled to half the estate was net directly involved in this suit, but she was indirectly interested, ane employed counsel to carry itom. The issue was tried by a jury, among whom were Martin and Green, the testimony was closed on Wednesday evening, and the next day being set for the argument, the jurors were permitted to disperse, having previously been enjoined not to converse with outside parties in regard to the ease, It was during Wednesday night that the circumstances happened as detailed by the evidenee in another column. In deflance of the injunction of the Court two of the jurors voluntarily called on the party most deeply interestedin the suit, spent the most of the night in her room, drank her wine, conversed about the case, and according to her testimony she paid one of them forty and the other eighty dollars —asjury fee. The jurors deny having received any money, but admit that she made indirect overtures to pay them a thousand dollars to have the suit decided im her favor, The case was argued on Thursday morning and submitted to the jury. On retiring the jury stood ten to two--Martin and Green holding out five hours, ‘on o point of law,’’ in favor of Mra. Gerhart; the Judge was then ealled, and having instructed the jury against the point taken by Martin and Green, they were compelled to give a verdict in favor of Cady, This isa bad looking feature of the case. It is not uncommon for jurysto stand ten to two for many hours, bat when it is shown that the two have been tampered with, the public will be very apt to come to the conclusion that their opinion has been influenced by evidence not produced in open Court. This is the first case that ever oceurred in Nevada county, in which the integrity of jurors has been called in question, and we trustit may bo the last, Asthe case was decided against Mrs. Gerhart no reason could be urged for setting aside the verdict. There were two men named Martin on the jury. One of them, Seth Martin, requesta us to state that he is not he Martin implicated in this affair. The Martin implicated was foreman of the jury, and bis first name wae not called during the proceedings. Growth of the Republic, The New York Herald has beeu figuring up the population of the United States, and makes a much higher estimate than we have seen from any other source. Basing a calculation upon the general average increase per cent, in the twelve States and six Territories in which ao census has been taken since 1850, it is estimated that the national eensus to be taken this year will give a total of over thirty-four millions of inhabitants— being an increase of over eleven millions since 1850. The increase in the old free States, since 1850, is put down at the rate of 334 per cent; in the old slave States at the rate of 50 per cent; in five of the Northwestern States at the rate of 60 per cent; Texas at the rate of 160 per cent, and Iowa and California at the rate of 200 per cent, which give the following results : Old free States.,.....,..15,380,558 Old slave States,..... «+» 13,990,043 New slave State (Texas).... 538,198 New free States,,.... evens 4,436,925 MPPTUOTIOR siti sabastccascade MRGaNt OMB och skeen’ wr nN ae OOL This estimate gives a larger population than the census returns will be likely to show. According to the ratio of inorease, as shown by the several censuses taken singe 1790, the population of the United States doubles once in about twenty-three years; and estimating on this basis the census of 1860 will give a total population of between thirty-one and thirtytwo millions. We have noticed several estimates made by well-informed statisticians, and none of them have exceeded thirty-two millions as the present population, and some estimates come down to thirty millions. The Seeretary of the Interior has already issued preliminary instructions to the census marshals. They are required to commence operations on the first of June, and to complete the werk in every State and Territory within the shortest practicable time. Conoressionat Printina.—On Februry 16th John C. Rives was before the Printing Investigating Committee, and testified that he had a contract with G. W. Bowman, (editor of Buchanan’s organ at Washington,) by which he was to do the printing for Bowman, receiving therefor two-thirds of the amount paid by the government, and Bowman one-third profit, without ineurring any responsibility. From this itappears that Congress is paying one third more than is necessary for printing. The surplus, under Buchanan’s Administration has been used as a corruption fund te ey Ahr Pp’ Suppors parenreorianaraeattiasceancies ietiipioareiy “Tae CompPostron.’”’—This is the title of a neat little quarto, edited and published by Geo. H. Pettis, at San Francisco, and devoted tothe interests of the craft. It is published monthly at one dollar per annum. Stare Pargrs,—We are under obligations to Jno, Pattison, of the Pioneer Express, for the Downieville papers of Saturday; also, to Mas tere Geo, & Wm. Stone for the . fan Frek uae usual supply of Dantet Fansuaw, said to have been the oldest and wealthiest ag" in the United States, died at Yorkville, N. Y., Feb. 21st. TER FROM OMEGA. gave you a sketch of not been for want of a to write on, I assure you, for to say nothing the big pay that the miners are for their work, there is the subject of Spiritualism that has created quite an excitement up here, and an illustration of the power of spirits in the mountains may not be uninteresting. The manifestations. that I have seen are not very . eg 14 fyeine, Ke . had become matter of public talk, and it was proper . Green. He said being rather skeptical, I haye not joined the circle, . In one house, where the most powerful medium resides, the furniture is said to change its position at . any time that they may talk of departed friends, or . ridicule the idea of spirits leaving their mansions above to visit this, as some term it, God-forsaken . country. They have gone so far as to blow a horn . at the dead hour of night, so asto wake up all in . the neighborhood, and some of the ungodly actually . complain, and call it a downright nuisance. There . are four mediums here; one is a writing medium, . and another professes to heal the the sick; the oth. er two are yet young in the business, but bid fair to . do wonders when they have had more experience. If matters keep on I imagine Omega will soon become a noted place, and Stockton be well represent. ed by her citizens. The Taylor Family gave a performance here last week. The local song was quite heavy for some, and though not particularly instructive it was quite . amusing ; and a good laugh is worth fifty cents any time. This js fast becoming a sober, moral, and j religious community. The Sons of Temperance made a bold stand last winter, and caught the greater part of the permanent residents. A man under the in. fluence of liquor would be almost as great a curios. ity as white crows. Mr. Bruner preached here some time ago, since which, prayer meetings have been kept up regularly twice a week. Many who . had professed religion at home, in the East, but had . wandered from the pious teachings of their younger days, have now united in alittle band and appear to enjoy themselves exceedingly. Mr. Bruner will be up again soon, and will find his little flock ina prosperous condition. Any person who has a family, and would like to . locate in a country town, will find this an excellent . place, and now is a good time to buy diggings for . half their value, as we are all impatient to get off for Washoe, Water is now abundant, and miners are improv. ing their time. I believe all, without exception, are getting well rewarded for their labor. We were considerably startled bya shaking of the earth on Thursday last. It happoned about 11 o'clock, A. M., and the vibrations continued for sev. eral seconds. Yours, Currrs. Tribute of Respect. The following resolutions, reported by the com. mittee appointed for that purpose, were unanimous. ly adopted by Nevada Lodge No. 13, I’. & A. M.: Your Committee, to whom was refered the task of preparing resolutions expressive of the feeling of . the Lodge, on the occasion of the deathof Bro. John V. Watson, would respectfully report; Whereas, An All Wise Providence has seen fit . to remove from our midst, our much esteemed and . worthy Brother, John VY. Watson, and whereas, a . proper respect for his memory deserves a suitable expression of feeling from this Ps ha tesolved, That while we bow with submission to the inevitable decree which called him hence, and . sincerely and deeply deplore his loss, as that of a . warm hearted friene, and true and faithful Brother ; we have the consolation that the loss to us, is gain . to him, who has gone to join that Celestial Lodge . above, where the Supreme Architect of the universe presides. Resolved, That while he was with us we all loved him; that his many manly traits of character, his ever ready sympathy, and brotherly affections, endeared him to us; and now that he is no more, the recollection of his many virtues, will live in our hearts till we join him in that abode where we shall be at rest forever, Reslved, That we deeply and sincerely sympathise with the distressed relatives of the deceased, in this their sad bereavement; and that a copy of . these resolutions be sent them by the Secretary, and . placed upon the records of the Lodge, and that as a token of respect, the furniture of the Lodge be dressed in mourning for thirty days. Cras. Manrsn, . Tnos, P. Hawwxy, Nives SRARLS. } Committee, . . . POLITICAL ITEMS: The Demoeratic Convention of Wisconsin met at Madison, Feb. 21st. A resolution was adopted by a vote of 65 to 22, instructing the ten delegates to Charleston from that State to cast theie votes as a unit for Stephen A. Doug: . las, The delegates were elected the next day. . A Democratic Convention was held at Balti. more Feb, 21st, to elect delegates to Charles. ton, A dispatch from that city says that the delegates chosen will vote for Douglas. The Republican Convention of Indiana met . at Indianapolis Feb, 22d, and nominated Henry . S. Lane for Governor and P. Martinjfor Lieut. Governor. Delegates were also elected to the Chicago Convention, a majority of whom are favorable to the nomination of Bates for President, though no instructions were given, The State Convention of the National Union party, of New Jersey, met at Trenton Feb. 22d, and elected delegates for the State at large to attend the National Convention of that party, which is to be held at Baltimore. The Republican Convention of Pennsylvania instructed their delegates to Chicago to cast the vote of the State as 9 unit for Cameron for President. An immense Union mass meeting was held at Cooper’s Institute, New York, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 21st. Harris, of Maryland, and Briggs, of New York, were among the speakers. The address of the National Union Committee, recommending a National Convention at Baltimore, to nominate a candidate for President, was adopted. The well-informed correspondent of the Cincinnati Commercial, writes as follows from Washington ; “The President is rather tobe pitied than pereooetes just now, for his friends are desertog enmase, Senator Douglas has the inside track at Charleston, and even the office-holders are inclining toward ihe rising star.’ Stmamen Wrecgep—~Gareat Loss or Lire.— The Steamer Hungarian, from Queenstown, bound for Portland, Me., was wrecked off Cape Race, Feb. 20th, There were thirty-five passengers on board, all of whom, together with the crew, were lost, The steamer lights were aeon at three o’elock in the morning, with the spars and pipes standing; but a heavy sea was running, breaking over the by 104. mu. all had disappeared. Commmnieation with the ship was impossible. Marysvitt, Etserion.—The municiple election of Marysville took place on Monday. The candidates on the “Citizens Ticket,” with the exception of the Marshal and Assessor, were elected. About fifteen hundred votes were cast, . GrotocrcaL Surver.—The bill previding for & geological survey of the State has passed the Assembly. and vicinity. Seu On Saturday morning, March 17th, riage certificate over to the Judge.] In about half an hour, Green came back, and Martin went out. Green sat down and went to talking, and stayed there till after eleven, when Martin came back and said that he had disposed of one of the jurors—had lodged him in Spanish house. Martin then left and . Green staid there until daylight, and I couldn’t get rid of him. I gave himtwo twenty-dollar pieces, . which he said was to pay the jury fee. Green left about five o’clock in the morning, and between six ing opened, Judge Searls remarked hart had charged that two of the Jurora had asked . jast W her if she would give them $1,000 to have the case case had c : ‘ the lawyers. I received no from Mrs. G. ; which was then pending, and in which she wasa) Go 0° 7V"S. torany. Itold Mr. Ryan that party, decided in her favor ; that she told the jurors . 5. not given us any charge not to converse she had not the money, but gave them all she had— . in % between one and two hundred dollars. The Court said that whether the charge was true or false, it that the case should be investigated. Mr. Ryan said that Mrs. Gerhart had informed . 4 to beat H Sle ina him that she had paid money to two of the Jurors, . yet Fy, sidetea it . as the Jury fee ; that he told her it was.a fraud, and . to bribe them, and told her they to go and get her money back. He said he had de. termined to expose the matter; that one of the Jurors implicated had called on him and admitted that he went.and saw Mrs. Gerhart. Mr. McConnell objected to Mr. Ryan giving the statements ofthe Jurors to him; said that Mr. Meredith and himself hadd been employed by the Jurors charged with having taken the bribe, and they wanted the matter brought up in the proper form, Mr. Ryan said he would draw up an affidavit sta. ting what he knew of the matter, and at his request the Court ordered the Sheriff to send for Mrs, Gerhart and the landlady ofthe Miner’s Restaurant, who it was alleged was present at tho interview between the Jurors and Mrs. Gerhart— Mr. Ryan’s affidavit charged, on information and belief, that while the case relating to the estate of Wm. James Cady was pending before the District Conrt, and before the same had been decided, that two ofthe Jurors, Martin and Green, had held a conversation with Mrs. Gerhart, the plaintiff, and that she paid them money. Mrs. Gerhart, being sworn, testified as follows :— On last Wednesday evening, between six and seven o’clock, while I was takin Restaurant, I heard a laugh in the bar-room, and . looking round saw two of the jurors, who asked me . to take a drink; Ididso and then treated them. . [Witness here pointed out Martin and Green and

said they were the men.] I told them I supposed I had no right to speak to them; they said I had, as the testimony had closed, and the case had been made up in my favor. I expressed some surprise, and called for a bottle of champaign. They asked me where my room was, and said they wished to talk with me about the ease. I showed them into my room where they sat down, and Mr. Martin opened the bottle of wine and passed it round. reen then sent for another bottle, but I had it to pay for the next morning. Martin then said to me, “I did good work for you to-day; four of the jurors were opposed to you, but I brought them round—I bought a vest for one of them and paid his board bill, and took another to a Spanish house.” Green told me he had some digging about eighteen miles from here, and he was now putting up a mill to squash it. [Laughter.] Martin said he would like to have me visit him at his diggings. I told him I should be happy to do so if 1 knew where he lived, He said he would give me the directions, and wrote something on a piece of paper; I couldn’t read it, but here it is. [The paper was passed overtothe Judge, and read as follows; “You will give me ten minutes, and I’Jl do the same by you.”’] Witness resumed.—Green left the room soon after, when Martin locked the door and took hold of me, and I leave the Court to judge what he did. I told him I was a respectable married woman and had my certificate. [Witness here passed her marsupper at the Miners’ . they ever be summoned to serve on a jury again in to the case . Martin, who was absent while Green was mony substantially corroberated Ay) eet st ‘to! * Sibly had offered her $1,000 for her’ mining: claims ’ at Iowa Hill, and that she would give she of money, but witness . no right to . talk about the case, The mext morning, , witness missed his memorandum book, and su he might have dr it at the restaurant,” th about seven o'clock to find it; he tapped om Mrs, G’s. door, and Paws no answer went to his own room and there found the memoran. dum book. He stated, pos’ had reitively, t ceived no money from Mrs. Gerhart. The testimony here closed, the case wag submittad to the Court without argument, and the matter taken under advisement. On Monday morning the two jurors were called up by Judge Searls, who gave them a severe lecture, and spoke in jnst terms of the heniousness of the . . offense. He said it was a matter of doubt as to . whether they had received money from Mrs, Gerhart, but they had gone voluntarily to her room, and by their own admissions allowed her to hold out in. ducements to decide the case in her favor, and in this respect had disobeyed the positive injunction of the Court, He told then in conclusion, that should his Court, they had only to let it be known that they were the Martin and the Green implicated in this affair, and would at once be excused from serving in any Court in which he was presiding. The judge. ment of the Court was, that they each be committed . to jail for five days for contempt. The commitment was handed to the Sheriff, who was ordered to see it executed. ei > n Fi . A RemarkabiLe Witt.—Mr. Jobn Rose, a re. tired merchant of New York, whose death was . announced some weeks ago, makes a conditional bequest of $300,000 to the City of New York, for the education in agriculture of indigent white childrev. The condition is that a corresponding sum should he appropriated by the City, or raised by charitable contributions, for the purchase and support of a farm in the neighborhood of New York, to be devoted to . the education and training to agricultaral pursuits of panper children. If this purpose be not Colonization Society, for the deportation and support of free blacks in Liberia. The decedent was a bachelor, and a bachelor brother of large wealth is constituted bis role exeentor, . with the remainder of his estate, about $550,. 000, placed in his charge for benevolent and . charitable distribution, The only personal bequests are a gift of $20,000 to his executor and $12,000 to another brother, now advanged in years. The whole value of the estate, principally in productive stocks, is reckoned at $880,000. The foundation of this large wealth was . laid in one of the Southern cities, A Destrvetive Fire occurred at Danville, Ky., Feb, 22d. Eighty buildings, including, and seven Martin came back and told me he must have the balance of the jury fee—sixty-eight dollars, I had not the change, but gave him four twenty-dollar pieces. He promised to give me back the change, but did not. I supposed the case had been dedided in my favor, and was astonished the next morning, when . came to the Court House, to find the jawyers speaking onthe case, andthe jury in their seats and these men among them, Cross Examination —Question.—Did you not, the evening before, beckon to Martin with handkerchief? Answer.—No, I did not, Q.—Did you invite him to go into your room? A.—No, sir, they wanted to go into my Ioom. Q.—Didn’t you tell Martin that you hada mining claim worth $1,000, which you would give him if he would get a verdict in your favor? A.—No, sir, [did not. Martin said he had to pay money to the jurors ; that I was worth $10,000 . more than in the pepe ye and could well afford to 1 pay $1'000. They said the testimony was all closed . and the verdict made up, and they were at liberty to do as they pleased. Q.— What did they want the money for ? A.—They wanted the money to pay the jury fee. They said it was $108; I gave them $120, but they have not given me back the change. Q.—What time did you go to bed? A.—I didn’t go to bed till after six o’clock. I coaldn’t get them off—a woman isa woman, you know. Q.—What conversation occurred in regard to Judge Searls? A.—Nothing. Q.—Didn’t you say he was a friend of yours? A.—No, sir. Isaid Mr, Sibley was a friend of mine, I saw Judge Searls and Mr. Sibley talking on the street. Mr. Sibley said he had got a dispatch from Auburn and had to go home. Q.—Did you say the Clerk was your friend, or friendly to your case? A.—I don’t remember ; I might have said so. Q.—Didn’t you say: ‘Poor little fellow, he said he would call on me if he dared?” A.—No, sir, I never said anything of the kind. Direct examination resumed.—Y esterday morning I met Mr. Martin in the Court House and told him I wanted my money. He said: “I havn’t got any money now.” I told him he had got my money under false pretenses, and { wanted it back. He then said: “Youare mistaken inthe genteman; I never saw you before.” Mr. Jones and George Savors were present at this conversation. Mrs. Stumpf, the keeper ofthe Miners’ Restaurant, testified that two men eame to her house on Wednesday evening, and called for some brandy. She went behind the counter and set out the brandy when Mrs. Gerhart, who had been eating supper, came out and called for a bottle of champaign, and the brandy was not drank. They engaged in conversation, and witness called the bar-keeper, and went back to attend the tables; soon after saw Mrs. G. and the two men go into Mrs, G’s. room, having a bottle of wine and three glasses. Don’t know when the men left; don’t understand Enghsh well enough to know what they were talkingabout. Mr. Martin came back the next morning and inquired for Mrs. G.; witness showed him where her room we egg didn’t know whether he went in or when e left. Mr. Mitchell, the bar-keeper of the Miners’ Restaurant, testified that two men came tothe house Wednesday evening, and called Mrs. Gerhart, who was then eating supper ; that the three drank a bottle of wine, after which they went to Mrs. G’s. room, taking another bottle—witness carrying in three glasses. During the evening witness took them another bottle. There was some one else in the room at the time, but witness did not see who it was. Paul Jones and Geo. Savors were sworn, and corroberated the testimony of Mrs. Gerhart, in relation to her demanding of Martin to pay her back the money she had given him. Rebutting Testimony.—H. W. Green, sworn— Martin and myself were “prospecting” round town the other evening, when told me that he had seen ahandkerchief waive at him, that evening, from a restaurant opposite Flagy’s stables, and coneluded to go there and find out what it meant. We went in and called for brandy, when Mrs. Gerhart eame up between us and taking hold of our hands said: “Gentlemen, let me treat you,” and ¢ for a bottle of champaign. After talking a minute ortwo she said to Martin, “come and go to my room.” Martin looked at me and said: Pet's together.” We wentinandsat down, drank the bottle of wihe, when another was called for, and we continued until we both got tolerably boosy. Martin then wrote ona piece of paper, “you go out ten minutes and Tlido the same by you,” or words to that effect. The direction wasintended for me, and I left. In about ten minutes I returned, when. Martin went out, and I sat down and commenced with Mrs.G. * * # She talked about her case; saidthat J Searls was a friend of her’s—that he was on her side; said something about her mining claims at Iowa Hill and some brick houses in Marysville, and remarked that she would give $1,000 to beat Harry Cady. She also said that the Clerk was on her side—that little =white-headed fellow, the one that does the three churches and the court house, were de. . stroyed, and the loss is stated at a quarter of a million, 4 . BIRT, In Nevada, March 18th, the wife A. Mau ofa daughter, . EEL NS AT ANNI PONT . YAY ERS COD LIVER OL CANDY.—. This ia an excellent preparation and is decidedly the . pleasantest and best remedy yet for Coughs, Coid’s, Asthma, &c, ke. For Sale by KR. F. SU’ ENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, Broad st., Nevada, MH. W, KNOWLTON, Gm), H, LORING, LORING & KNOWLTON, WATCH MAKING, REPAIRING Manufacturing Jewelers, Commercial street, opposite Mayers & Coe’s Boot & Shoe Store, Nevada, Be” Watches Repaired and Cleaned at Short Notice.<@e Every variety of California Jewelry, Manufactured in the best Style. Nevada, March 20th 1860,—tf AND . THEATER. WEDNESDAY EVE’G. MARCH 2ilgt. RETURN OF THE FAVORITES! ! By particular Request, Por One Night Only. The Unique and Unrivalled BIRCH AND MURPHY’S EE A Se a ee Ce Ue Who were received on their last appearance with Unbeunded Applause, by a discriminating aod delighted andience. aw ALL NEW ACTS. -Ga THE THREE HUNTERS, MURPHY, BIRCH, AND WELLS, SPORTS ON A LARK, AND MEDINA. CHALLENGE DANCE. MURPHY, AND STERLING. Barber Shop, Bone §Solo, ete. Prices of Admission, Dreas Cirele, $1,00. BIRCH Gallery, 5Oets. Birch & Murphy's Minstrels will apaear at San Juan, on Thursday Evening March 22d, At Moores Flat, on Friday March 23d. At Orleans Flat, on Saturday March 24th. SHERIDAN CORBYN, Agent. HERIFE’S SALE.—Whereas, on the 17th day of March, A. D., 1860, a final Judgmert and Decree waa rendered in the District Court of the Fourteenth Judicial District of the State of California, in and for the County of Nevada, against JOHN SULLIVAN, and in favor of TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, for the sum of six bundred and nineteen dollars and twenty cents, principal debt, with interest on the principal at the rate of three per cent per month from the rendition of judgment until paid, together with all costs of suit. And whereas on the said 17th day of March A. D. 1860 it was ordered and decreed by the said Court, that the Mortgage set forth in plaintiff's complaint be foreclosed, and the property therein described, to wit: All the undivided one fourth of the mining claims of the Nevada Company, situated on the east side of Moore’s Fiat, in the county of Nevada and State of California, lying between the Blakeslee Mining Claims, and the Shot Gun Mining Claims ; together with the water, water ditch and water privileges thereunto belonging, and the teols and implements of mining thereunto belonging: Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday the 11th of April A. D, 1860, between the hours of 9 o’clock A. M. and 5 o’clock P, M.,1 will sell all theright, title and interest and claim of said John Suljivan in and to the above described property, at the Court House door in Nevada eity at public auction for cash in hand, to the highest and best bidder, to satisfy said execution and costs. J. B. VAN HAGEN, Sheriff N. C. PAINTS, Oils, Glass & WALL PAPER DEPOT. f a: og neg RESPECTFULLY announce to the public that th the above with their aan Be abe of mee: SEE _ Carpenters & Builders, At their old Stand. They have eonstantly on hand a full assortment of Mb Paints, Oils, Glass, Wall Paper, Gilt Mouldings, ~~ Wiadow Shades, Paint Brushes, &c. Paints Mixed & Gilé Frames made to Order. ting and Paper’Hanging done with neatness and . dis 4 N: B.Fursiture Repaired and Varnished. &@> The adyan derived from the connection of the above business enable them to sell at lower rates than any other house in town, Persons wishing articles in their line would do well to give them a call. P. KENT, 4. F. MACKAY. No. 97 Broad Street, Nevada. carried out the $300,000 goes to the American . — Nevada March 13th 1860. ‘W. H. CRAWFORD & ©O., (Succeséors to.J; Ml. HAMILTON & ¢0.) / se pong HARDWARE, e STEEL, NAILS, gw ey: Kawi, r74ND—, ” * PAIN TS: ‘ Linseed, Lard, Sperm, and Polar Oils, LEATHER AND RUBBER BELTING; Rowder Fuse, C ‘ ora96°) crackle: Blocks, DUCK, RUBBER HOSE, Hydraulic Pipes, Quicksilver, Lead Pipe, Plows Straw-Cutters, &e. At the Old Stand, No, 27 Main Street, Nevada. W. A. CRAWFORD, H,L, COYE, _Nevada, March'18th 1860.—24 tf COAL Olu LAMPSS DEIT’Z PATENT, A GREAT VARIETY OF THE MOST” eiegant patterns, suitable for Dwelll Churehes, ores, bord Public Buildings, at PRICES which will bring them within the reach of all. Upon a trial of these Lamps it will be found that they afford by far the most econom. ical Light ever used. By the turning of 9 sing seey a strong or subdued light may be produced.—having a the convenience of GASS, at about one-tenth the expense, Also, the Patent Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil, Prepared by the most approved Chemical Process. This Oil has never been known to fail in uniformity of quality and for its brillianey of Light, when used in these NEW LAMPS, It may with truth be regarded as the Great Illuminater of the { For Sale by W. H. CRAWFORD & CO., Sole Agents for this City, 5-tf No. 27 Main Street, Nevada. FOR SALE. HE CABINET SHOP AND LOT ON PINE Street, appasite the Court House, js now offered for Sale, together with all the Machinery attached thereto, consisting of one Six Horse Power Steam Engine and Boiler, a Turning Lathe, Circular Saws, Morticing Machine, and Planing Machines im perfect running order, Al} of which wil) be sold cheap for CARH, For particulars inquire of J. C, ABBOTT. iter. . J. G, CLARK & CQ, Nevada March 13th 1860. so ha eget menperctinccahmanecenaetiaaiiy OOD’S HAIR RESTORATIVE—Fo ¥ Sale by E. F. SPENCE, Druggist & Apothecary, Broad &t., Nevada. J, F. HOOK. DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES!! 4 BRICK BUILDING, . OPPOSITE St. LOUIS HOTEL Commercial Street, NEWT A DA. A full assortment of LADIES and CHILDREN'S SHOES, and GAITERS, Leonard Benkert’s Quilted-Bottom Boots Constantly on hand and for sale at Reasonable Rates. E-= Boots Made to Order. BY Repairing done at all times and at short notice, J. F. HOOK. AT HOME AGAIN!! A, BLOCK & CO., HAVE REMOVED THEIR Clothing Store, Tothoir Old Stand CORNER PINE & COMMERCIAL STS, INewada. A.BLOCK, _8.FURTH, _#. BLOCK, Jn C. H. MEYER & CO., Brick Store, 76 Broad Street, NEVADA. IMPORTERS & WHOLESALE DEALERS IN French Brandies, Wines CORDIALS, AND FOREIGN & DOMESTIC LIQUORS, OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Exmochange on Huropo. We are also enabled to furnish good Sight or Time — Drafts on — LONDON, PARIS, HAMBURG, FRANKFORT, on the Main, ae AT CURRENT RATES. -Ga C. H. MEYER & Co. 76 Broad St., Nevada, _Dec, 20th 1859.—12-tf aaa AGENCY OF _ B.T. BABBITT’S PURE CHEMICALS. B. T, BABBITT’S SALERATUS. S PREPARED ENTIRELY DIFFERent from other Saleratus. All the deleterious matter is extracted in such a manner as to produce Bread, Biscuit, and all kinds of Cake, without containing a particle of Sgleratus when the Bread or Cake is baked, producing wholesome results. Every particle of Saleratus is turned to gas, and passes through the Breatier Biscuit while baking; consequently nothing remains but Common Salt, Water and Flour. You will readily perceive, by the taste of this Saleratus, that it is entirely different from other Saleratus. When you purchase one paper, you should take the ol ono with you, and be very particular and get the next exactly like the first. Bread made from this Saleratus contains nothing but Flour, Common Salt and water. It has an nat ural taste ; keeps much longer than common bread ; fs more digestible, and much less disposed to turn acid. Common Bread, like everything that has been fermen’ ferments easily again, to the great discomfort of man stomachs ; and not only so, but actingasa fermeat, it communicates a similar action to all food in contact with it. The Bread being free from all yeasty particles, is more digestible, and not so likely to create flatulence er turn acid on weak stomachs, as fermented bread is apt te do. B. T. Babbitt’s Super Carbonate Soda. This article is without equal, being made from the beq materials, with the greatest care, an expressly for the voyage around CapeHorn. It is strictly pnre, and always of the same strength. B.T. Babbitt’s Cream Tartar. _ This article we call your special attention to, as there is probably nothing which is so universally adulterated as Cream Tartar, and i instani t andere n some instances being very difficul This we will warrant strictly pure ; it very desirable for medicinal purposes, as well as in thi Also, CONCENTRATED POTASH,—One pound will make 100 pounds of good Soap. The above Pure Chemicals are for sale by all ble Grocers and sts ; and in lots to suit purchasers, by JOHN D. WING & CO. Sole Agents, 24-lm 45 California street, San’ Francisce. RO eRe waves