March 7, 1861 (4 pages)

Aevada Democrat. RE ES Octavian Hoog is our Agent for San Franciaco, He is authorized to receive advertisements and collect and receipt for the same, A. Radlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the same. THRUSDAY EVENING, MARCH 7, 1861. Tre Revexve Laws,—Duriog, the late session of the Board of Supervisors, a question was raised as to whether any, and if so what portion of the revenue law of 1860 is now in force in this county. We notice, too, that a similar difficalty bas arisen in other counties, The assessment of the county, this year, will be made under the old law, but District Collectors will be elected next September, and whether they are to collect any of this year’s taxes is a doubtful question, Itisalso a matter of doubt as to which law is now in force in regard to the collection of liquor licenses, and dealers will perhaps take advantage of this doubt and refuse to pay any license until the question is determined by the courts. The change from the old to the new revenue system is certain to give rise to almost endless difficulties, and it is much to be repgtette@ that this county was not exempted from the provisions of the act of 1860. The new law was doubtless perfectly clear in the minds of its authors; but much of itoannot be understood by the revenue officers. Desrructive Fire.—A destructive fire occurred at Quincy, Plumas county, on Thursday evening, February 28th, The flames were first seen proceeding from the roof of the American Hotel, and although the alarm was immediately given, the fire gained so rapidly that all efforts to stay its progress proved futile, and in a few moments the entire building was one sheet of flame. Efforts were then made to prevent the flames from crossing the street, but without avail. A considerable portion of the town was destroyed. The Plumas Standard, of the 2d inst., gives the following as the principal sufferers: V. A. Mastin, hotel furniture, etc., $1,500. J. D. Byers, American Hotel, $6,000. KE. BH. Pierce, saloon, $3,000. H. Huntington & Co., saddle and harness sho ag Wi m Ford, storehouse and office, $3,000. KE. Truitt, storehouse and goods, $3,000. W.S, Dean, confectionary store, $2,000. M. 8S. Ashheim & Co., storehouse and goods, 000. ‘ Basa & Houck, saloon and billiard table, Jy . Rewrorcep.—The garrison at Fort Point has been reinforced by two companies of United States artillery, which were brought down from Washington . Territory by the steamer Columbia, Gem, Johnston, the Commander of the Pacific Division sent for these companies some two weeks ago, having received orders from Gen, Scott to that effect. Dergatep,—A dispatch from Sacramento, dated yesterday afternoon, says that the bill to repeal the act creating the office of Inspector of Beef and Pork was lost in the Assembly by. a vote of 17 ayes to 27 nays, The people of the State must therefore be taxed another year for the purpose of keeping a political drone in a fat office. Srare. Rawox, Commirrenr.—The Joint Committee appoiated by the Legislature to visit the State Prison and report its condition arrived at San Francisco last Saturday night, and left on Monday morning for San Quentin, Their report will be interesting as showing the difference between the present management and the lessee system. Currina, Arran at Genoa.-—A dispatch from Genoa, dated Tuesday evening, says that an awfal cutting affair had just occurred in that,place. A man named Brasbrus cula man named;Wildman across the bowels, so that his. intestines bung out. The wounded'man was. alive at last accounts. Tue Missive Srearer.—The steamer Uncle Sam had not arrived) at three o’clock this afternoon. Itis now. ten or twelve days over, due, The steamer California, due from Panama to-day, had, aot arrived at three o'clock. Tae Sreamen Nevapa.—We learn. that Capt. Kidd's new steamer, now nearly com, pleted at San Francisco, is.to be lauuched on Saturday next. —— Tux National Flouriog Mills on Market street, San Francisco, were partially de-. atroyed by fice on Tuesday last. Loss, about $3,000, INSANE ASYLUM. From the annual report of the Resident Physician ef the Insane Asylum, which bas jast been published, we gather the following statistics: On the first of December 1859, there were 370 patients in the Asylum —306 males, and 64 females ; admitted during the year, 191 males and 57 females, making a total of 618 patients treated. During the year, 104 males and 33 females were discharged ; 50 males and 4 females died. and ten-male patients eloped, leaving in the Asylam on the first of December 1860, 417 patients—332 males and 87 females, The increase of patients during the last year was 47, while the increase of the preceding year was 97, The annual expense of supporting each patient has been redaced from $199 16—the cost of the year 1859— to $172 63—being $3 32 cents a week for each patient. This reduction is in part attributable to the fact that the labor of the patients, in the improved state of the grounds, has nearly supplied the Asylum with vegetables and fruits. Of the 248 patients admitted during the year, 114 were natives of the United States, and 134 of foreign eountries. Of the former, 36 were natives of New York, 11 of Peonsylvania, and 10 of Virginia; of the foreign born, 49 were natives of Ireland, 24 of Germany, 14 of England, and 10 of France. Among the causes of insanity, of those admitted during the year, 15 cases are attributed to religion, and 5 to spiritaalism. Although the increase of patients during the year was less than anticipated, still the number is steadily on the advance, and ualess something is done to arrest this progress, steps must be taken to enlarge the accommodations. The Asylum is already over crowded, and both the health and comfort of the patiepts will be prejudiced by any addition to thgir numbers, withott a corresponding addition to the buildings, Cases of idiotcy, epilepsy, and dotage, are brought to the Asylum ; and inoffensive unfortunates are thus thrown upon the charity of the State, and the institution is made to partake in a great measure, of the character of an alms-house and hospital. Ovrraces oN THE Mai, Rovurs.—A dispatch was received at St, Louis on the 20th ult., from Fort Smith, stating that the Texans had seized the overland mail coach, at Fort Chadburne, with the mail and all the property of the company witbin reach, The agents and employees are said to be imprisoned. It is also reported that Forts Chadburne and Belknap have been captured. If this intelligence is correct, the Government will have to take immediate steps to protect the route or else discontinue the overland mail, Should the Government send troops to protect the property of the mail company, the Texans would, of course, consider it coercion ; and as the carrying of that mail is not absolutely necessary, the Goveroment will probably prefer to discontinue it, rather than to give even the appearance of coercing Texas, Itis not improbable that Congress will immediately pass an act authorizing the mail to be carried by the Central route, ExpbLorine Expevirion.—A party known asthe “New World Exploring Company,” left San Francisco on Monday morning, says the Mirror, to explore the Coso country, and determine the quantity and quality of its mineral wealth. The following gentlemen compose the association: Col, Rugs, Charles Powell, Theodore Goodman, Geo. Wheeler, Edwin A. Rowe, Leon Arnault, and a competent assayer and mineralogist. They are provided with two large spring wagons built expressly for the purpose. The party is well armed and expect to be absent about eight months, A complete apparatus for smelting and assaying ores form a part of the equipment. Results of great benefit to the community are expected from the expedition. It is the intention of the members to publish a full and . ? complete history of their transactions, and give a thorough description of the country, now almost unkaoowan,. A Jot Reso.vtion has passed both branches of the Legislature, ealling on Congrees for an appropriation of $25,000, for the construction ofa wagen road from Honey Lake to some point on the Sacramento river. Trexney Senrencev,— Wm. Tierney, convicted in Sacramento of an assault with intent to murder J, H, Cassidy, was sentenced om Saturday to two years. imprisonment in the State Prison. . Laren From tue East.—The Pony ExWasuoe Irems.—We copy the following press arrived at Carson City on Tuesday . items from the Territorial Enterprise, of morning, with dates from St. Louis to Feb. Saturday. week: ruary 20tb. Nothing of startling interest bas occurred. Jeff. Davis was inaagurated as President of the Cotton Confederacy on the 18th. The Peace Congress has accomplished nothing as yet, and no definite action has been taken by the Virginia Convention. Elections had been held in Mise gouri and Arkansas, for delegates to State Conventions, to consider the State of the Union, and as far as heard from both States had gone overwhelmingly for the Union, This result was expected in Missouri, but . Arkansas was regarded as a doubtful State, In St. Louis, unconditional Union men have been elected by 5,000 majority, but a majority of the delegates are Union men, conditional on the settlement of existing difficulties. The rumors are renewed that Fort Sumter will be attacked about the 4th of March; also, that South Carolina will demand from the Mongomery Convention a guarantee of free trade, and will oppose any duty higher than six percent. If this demand is not complied with, we suppose South Carolina will secede from the Cottou Confederacy. An unauthorized Convention in Maryland has adopted resolutions in favor of a State Convention, and it is stated that Gov. Hicks is disposed to call a Convention in the event that the Peace Conference and Congress fail to effect a satisfactory settlement. Aw Atrack Expecrep,—Letters and dispatches from Washington state that fears are entertained that the inauguration of Lincoln will be signalized by an attack on Fort Sumter. Should an assault be made, there is no doubt that the force under the command of Major Anderson will give a good account of themselves ; and they may be able to hold the place until reinforcements can reach them. Atone time it was also feared that an attack would be made on Fort Pickens, in Pensacola harbor ; but the State troops having left that place, for the want of the “sinews of war,”’ the design if ever entertained, bas doubtless been abandoned. Lieut, Slemmer, in command at Fort Pickens, is represented as a brave officer, and has prepared to resist to the last. Tuat Minirary Bit.—The Shasta Courier has examined Gen. Cobb’s military bill, and thus notices it: We can see no sort of reason for increasing the military yearly tax from 25 cents (the present sean} to $3. Neither can we perceive the propricty or reason of exempting from this tax ‘‘civil officers of the United States,” ‘State officers and legislators,” “commissioned officers of militia,” and ‘members of organized volunteer companies who have done duty at two or more drills or parades.” As all these persons are citizens of the State, we do not perceive any reason why they should be exempted from the duty of paying a military tax. The civil officers of the U aited Bootes in California are citizens of California, and are holding lucrative offices. They are as well able'to pay any tax that the laboring men of the State are called upon to pay, And why should a member of the lature or State officer not pay this tax, or a Militia General, just as wellas an editor, or a merchant, or a farmer, or a mechanic, or a day laborer? CortnaGk OF ARIZONA BULLION.—We have seen somewhere, says the Arizonian, an exhibit of the coinage of the various mints in the United States, for the mg 1860, with the counay from which the bullion was received. Over $11,000 in silver was placed to the credit of Arizona, and over $1,000 in gold—the latter, . without doubt, from the placer diggings near Pino Alto. The reports forthe present year will be more respectable. When it is recollected that the silver bullion of Arizona commands a premium of seven per cent. in the market, from jewelers, on account of its great pureness we are surprised that even $11,000 found its way tothe mint. Far so new a country, laboring under almost incalculable disadvantages, this must augur well for its future importance in supplying the “small change” of commerce. Dirricuity at CoLoma.—From a dispatch in Tuesday’s Sacramento Union, we learn that a difficulty had oceurred at Coloma between the Chinese and a number of Irishmen, in regard to the working of a claim under a China house. Monday afternoon, a poste of about forty Irish, men marched into Chinatown and made comlete havoc of everything valuable. The damage is estimated at from $10,000 to $16,000.— Several Chinamen were badly hurt. Some 8 of the rioters were arrested and lodged in jail. Tae Lasu.—Four Indians who were convicted at Colusa on Wednesday of stealing and slaughtering and partially consuming a large fat steer, were by order of the Court whipped by the Sheriff in the jail yard, receiving ten lashes each. The Digger brethren were highly indignant thereat, it being alleged that the steer was found ina swamp where it would have perished, being umable to extricate itself. DeapD.—Mr, Jones, who was wounded by the premature discharge of a cannon, at Watsonville, on the 22d ult., died on Saturday. He was a native of Goshen, New York, 32 years of same time, is recovering. . Cummings, who was wounded atusiness during the past week has appeared One dull on our main streets. But we notice that on Saturday nights and Sundays our streets have their usual lively appearance. . A substantial church is about to be erected . at Silver City for the Methodist persuasion; a lot has been donated for the purpose and one ‘thousand dollars subscribed to it. A school . house is also in the course of erection, anda Hook and Ladder Company organized lately. . Several new rich leads have been discovered in the Devil’s Gate District during the past ‘week. The Grattan Company, on a lead lately . discovered, have a ledge five feet in width, from . which they are obtaining very fine rock, An Italian company lately discovered a ledge of . great richness, which has created quite an excitement in mining circles. } \4 Mr. W. Aldrige has commenced running an express from Carson and Virginia cities to Honey Lake Valley. i A most complete machine for separating the amalgamated metals from the sands has recently been invented by Mr. Almarin B. Paul, Superintendent of the Washoe companys works. The material is first received on a sieve which separates all the larger pieces, the smaller falling through, move on and into a hollow . column, having within its circle a stirring ar. rangement that revolves with great rapidity; all . the quicksilver and metals are concentrate and precipitated to the bottom and beyond further action; the separated sands move on into another opening; and are discharged and allowed to run off. This machine will pan out in one hour’s time, an amount of dirt that would take two men a day to do. This is regarded by all who have seen it work asa labor-saving machine truly, and valuable to the miner. A patent has been applied for. A Great Foor Race.—Sporting circles in this city, says the S. F. Herald of Monday, were yesterday considerably agitated by the eat foot race to come off over the Pioneer Comme. between two celebrated runners, Derrick and “Shepherd Boy.” The race was for $500 a side, and to continue for ten miles straight through. About twelve hundred _persons collected to see it, betraying considerable interest and excitement. At the word the men took their places, both appearing fresh, clean 'limbed and eager. The contest was so close that a blanket would have covered both runners nearly the whole ten miles. On the eighth mile Derrick sprained his ankle, which gave his adveriary all the advantage. He nevertheless made a gallant struggle and only lost the race by twenty feet. The following table will show the time made on each miie: 1 vccweesvendde BD CrccceccedvessOie? DisccenscessursOae Tikéous cscnacieee Biccccccceccee GAD . 8. ccccccesees B00 Scie conneanectune G. oneneccanesseue GisccdecseeveesOae . WeesrcccceccscoeOas HomeEstEaD Union.—The certificate of incorporation of the San Francisco Homestead Union was filed on Monday in the office of the Secretary of State. The object of the Union is the purchasing of real estate in large tracts, the improving and subdivision of the same into lots suitable for homesteads, and the distribution thereof at auction or by lot among the members of the association. The capital stock is $6,500—300 shares at $25 each. A Ross Tree.—It is said there is now growing in the garden of Moorsend, near Cheltenham, England, an extraordinary white rose tree, thirty feet in height. It is a perfect picture, and is estimated to have between 18,000 and 20,000 blossoms on it, being literally smothered in blossoms. RL RES SI AES BEER EA LE SET ELAS «FOR SALE. BLUE WING LIQUOR SALOON, NO. 64 BROAD STREET, NEVADA, S OFFERED FOR SALE ON VERY Reasonable terms. For further particulars enquire at the BLUE WING SALOON, Nevada, March 7th 1861.—2w* RANCH FOR SALE. HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR Sale, his Ranch, situated about seven miles above Nevada, between Vanderlieth’s and Deer creek There is a good dwelling on the Ranch, together with a Barn, Spring-House, etc.; 25 acres are under fence, and eighteen acres have been cultivated, and an abundance of water can be obtained for irrigating purposes. There is also an O: chard on the Ranch, containing about two hundred thrifty trees, sume of which will bear fruit this season. F. McLEOD. Nevada, March 7th 1861.—tf EMPIRE MEAT MARKET!! No. 5 Commercial Street. KENT & TOMPKINS, Proprietors. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE AS-0ciated themselves together for the purpose of carrying on Meat Market business, We shall always keep on hand, FRESH, and in the best possibly condition, a supply of AMERICAN BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, VEGETABLES, &c., ae ALSO—CORNED BEFF AND PORK. “@& We solicit a continuance of the very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on the Estabishment. WR. Retail dealers furnished with the best quality of Beef &e. on reasonable terms. CHARLES KENT, k. O. TOMPKINS, Nevada, March 7th, 1861—tf 0. H. P. WHITE & CO., Forwarding Merchants, SAN FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO, Marysville and Placerville. ILL RECEIVE AND SPEEDILY forward all goods consigned to us, to all sections of California and Utah Territory. 0. H. P. WHITE. MoxF AT PILES ana Pheenix Bitters, For Sale by E. ¥. SPENCE, No. 47 Broad st., Nevada. ITRIC ACID & CARRIAGE SPONGE For F. F. SPENCE, " * ‘NEW YORK PRICEs. mia Dreggist and Apothecary, 47 Broad st, Nevada. . Nevada Feb. 12, 1861, . The Greatest Improvement in MODERN DENTISTRY, The Patent Gum Colored Vulcanic Base for Re Teeth. WHICH DR. LEVASON AS PURCHASED THE RIGHT OF MANUFAC. turing, and has ai) the steam apparatus &c. &e, With a large assortment of the most Beautiful TRETH expressly for this Process. The Durability of Vulcanite has been fully tested in the Eastern States during the last four years, and pronounced pre-eruinent over all known substances as a PLATE FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH, Rendering the work much LIGHTER and CHEAPER than GOLD !! yet equally durable and more Beautiful. Jt absorbs no moisture! Resists the strongest Acids !! Taking a high polish and having no interstices for the lodgment of food!!! It’s more cleanly than any Gold Work can be made and are Worn with More Comfort, And owing to their extreme lightness, any desired fullness may be given to the FACE without perceptably increasing the weight. Those interested, are invited to call on DR. LEVASON, Office is over Bock & Co’s Store, Nevada. Bw Stopping of Decayed, and Repairing Broken Teeth with Artiticial Bone or Pure Gold, Extracting or Cleaning of Teeth. Charges, the same as in the States—a list of which, as allowed by the Dental Colleges can be seen at the Doctor’s Office. Particulars will shortly be published with Certificates. NEW ARRANGEMENT!! SPRING & SUMMER CAMPAIGN OF 1861. HE subscriber having purchased the entire interest of B. Fogerty, together with his large and well assorted stock of goods, consistiag of Fine Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Trim-<mings, &c,, &c., Will continue to carry on the Tailoring business in all its various branches, and hopes that by fair and liberal dealing he may receive a good share of the public patronage. Sa~ Garments cut in the latest styles, and warranted to fit. Give mea call. J. MORROW, mar5-tf, No, 38 Broad street, Nevada. L. M. COHN, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS T0GO INTO BUSINESS IN SAN FRANCISCO, I WILL CLOSE HERE ON THE 15th OF MARCH, 1861. aa Al.L PARTES INDEBTED TO ME <-Ga WILL PLEASE CALL AND SETTLE IMMEDIATELY. THOSE HAVING BILLS AGAINST ME WILL PLEASE PRESENT THEM. L, M. COHN, Philadelphia Dry Goods Store, Commercial st., Nevada. January 17, 1860,—td H, B. WALL, J. B. NEWMAN. WALL & NEWMAN, (Successors to J. S. Wall.) NO. 65 BROAD STREET, NEVADA. DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, MINING TOOLS, &C. &C. LWAYS ON HAND THE LARGEST STOCK OF Goods to be found in this City, and will be sold on the most REASONABLE TERMS. e@ Goons Deuiverep FREE or CHARGE ANY “@O Ba Raasonas.er Distance. “@e WALL & NEWMAN, oct2-tf No. 55 Broad Street, Nevada. wPOSTPONEMENT © OF A. LIEBERT’S SECOND PRESENTATION RAFFLE! HE TICKETS RETURNED FROM the country, leaving about one-fourth of the number unsold, I have decided to postpone the drawing of Rafe to SATURDAY MARCH 23d 1861, At which time the Drawing will take place WITHOUT FAIL. I pledge myself to have NO MORE POSTPONEMENTS AFTER THAT TIME. a@ Tickets good for Likenesses as well after sé before the Drawing. ag REMEMBER THIS! -¢a A. LIEBERT’S RAFFLE, WILL COME OFF POSITIVELY ON SATURDAY MARCH 23d 1561,. At the Metropolitan Theater. . 4

Aevada Democrat. RE ES Octavian Hoog is our Agent for San Franciaco, He is authorized to receive advertisements and collect and receipt for the same, A. Radlam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the same. THRUSDAY EVENING, MARCH 7, 1861. Tre Revexve Laws,—Duriog, the late session of the Board of Supervisors, a question was raised as to whether any, and if so what portion of the revenue law of 1860 is now in force in this county. We notice, too, that a similar difficalty bas arisen in other counties, The assessment of the county, this year, will be made under the old law, but District Collectors will be elected next September, and whether they are to collect any of this year’s taxes is a doubtful question, Itisalso a matter of doubt as to which law is now in force in regard to the collection of liquor licenses, and dealers will perhaps take advantage of this doubt and refuse to pay any license until the question is determined by the courts. The change from the old to the new revenue system is certain to give rise to almost endless difficulties, and it is much to be repgtette@ that this county was not exempted from the provisions of the act of 1860. The new law was doubtless perfectly clear in the minds of its authors; but much of itoannot be understood by the revenue officers. Desrructive Fire.—A destructive fire occurred at Quincy, Plumas county, on Thursday evening, February 28th, The flames were first seen proceeding from the roof of the American Hotel, and although the alarm was immediately given, the fire gained so rapidly that all efforts to stay its progress proved futile, and in a few moments the entire building was one sheet of flame. Efforts were then made to prevent the flames from crossing the street, but without avail. A considerable portion of the town was destroyed. The Plumas Standard, of the 2d inst., gives the following as the principal sufferers: V. A. Mastin, hotel furniture, etc., $1,500. J. D. Byers, American Hotel, $6,000. KE. BH. Pierce, saloon, $3,000. H. Huntington & Co., saddle and harness sho ag Wi m Ford, storehouse and office, $3,000. KE. Truitt, storehouse and goods, $3,000. W.S, Dean, confectionary store, $2,000. M. 8S. Ashheim & Co., storehouse and goods, 000. ‘ Basa & Houck, saloon and billiard table, Jy . Rewrorcep.—The garrison at Fort Point has been reinforced by two companies of United States artillery, which were brought down from Washington . Territory by the steamer Columbia, Gem, Johnston, the Commander of the Pacific Division sent for these companies some two weeks ago, having received orders from Gen, Scott to that effect. Dergatep,—A dispatch from Sacramento, dated yesterday afternoon, says that the bill to repeal the act creating the office of Inspector of Beef and Pork was lost in the Assembly by. a vote of 17 ayes to 27 nays, The people of the State must therefore be taxed another year for the purpose of keeping a political drone in a fat office. Srare. Rawox, Commirrenr.—The Joint Committee appoiated by the Legislature to visit the State Prison and report its condition arrived at San Francisco last Saturday night, and left on Monday morning for San Quentin, Their report will be interesting as showing the difference between the present management and the lessee system. Currina, Arran at Genoa.-—A dispatch from Genoa, dated Tuesday evening, says that an awfal cutting affair had just occurred in that,place. A man named Brasbrus cula man named;Wildman across the bowels, so that his. intestines bung out. The wounded'man was. alive at last accounts. Tue Missive Srearer.—The steamer Uncle Sam had not arrived) at three o’clock this afternoon. Itis now. ten or twelve days over, due, The steamer California, due from Panama to-day, had, aot arrived at three o'clock. Tae Sreamen Nevapa.—We learn. that Capt. Kidd's new steamer, now nearly com, pleted at San Francisco, is.to be lauuched on Saturday next. —— Tux National Flouriog Mills on Market street, San Francisco, were partially de-. atroyed by fice on Tuesday last. Loss, about $3,000, INSANE ASYLUM. From the annual report of the Resident Physician ef the Insane Asylum, which bas jast been published, we gather the following statistics: On the first of December 1859, there were 370 patients in the Asylum —306 males, and 64 females ; admitted during the year, 191 males and 57 females, making a total of 618 patients treated. During the year, 104 males and 33 females were discharged ; 50 males and 4 females died. and ten-male patients eloped, leaving in the Asylam on the first of December 1860, 417 patients—332 males and 87 females, The increase of patients during the last year was 47, while the increase of the preceding year was 97, The annual expense of supporting each patient has been redaced from $199 16—the cost of the year 1859— to $172 63—being $3 32 cents a week for each patient. This reduction is in part attributable to the fact that the labor of the patients, in the improved state of the grounds, has nearly supplied the Asylum with vegetables and fruits. Of the 248 patients admitted during the year, 114 were natives of the United States, and 134 of foreign eountries. Of the former, 36 were natives of New York, 11 of Peonsylvania, and 10 of Virginia; of the foreign born, 49 were natives of Ireland, 24 of Germany, 14 of England, and 10 of France. Among the causes of insanity, of those admitted during the year, 15 cases are attributed to religion, and 5 to spiritaalism. Although the increase of patients during the year was less than anticipated, still the number is steadily on the advance, and ualess something is done to arrest this progress, steps must be taken to enlarge the accommodations. The Asylum is already over crowded, and both the health and comfort of the patiepts will be prejudiced by any addition to thgir numbers, withott a corresponding addition to the buildings, Cases of idiotcy, epilepsy, and dotage, are brought to the Asylum ; and inoffensive unfortunates are thus thrown upon the charity of the State, and the institution is made to partake in a great measure, of the character of an alms-house and hospital. Ovrraces oN THE Mai, Rovurs.—A dispatch was received at St, Louis on the 20th ult., from Fort Smith, stating that the Texans had seized the overland mail coach, at Fort Chadburne, with the mail and all the property of the company witbin reach, The agents and employees are said to be imprisoned. It is also reported that Forts Chadburne and Belknap have been captured. If this intelligence is correct, the Government will have to take immediate steps to protect the route or else discontinue the overland mail, Should the Government send troops to protect the property of the mail company, the Texans would, of course, consider it coercion ; and as the carrying of that mail is not absolutely necessary, the Goveroment will probably prefer to discontinue it, rather than to give even the appearance of coercing Texas, Itis not improbable that Congress will immediately pass an act authorizing the mail to be carried by the Central route, ExpbLorine Expevirion.—A party known asthe “New World Exploring Company,” left San Francisco on Monday morning, says the Mirror, to explore the Coso country, and determine the quantity and quality of its mineral wealth. The following gentlemen compose the association: Col, Rugs, Charles Powell, Theodore Goodman, Geo. Wheeler, Edwin A. Rowe, Leon Arnault, and a competent assayer and mineralogist. They are provided with two large spring wagons built expressly for the purpose. The party is well armed and expect to be absent about eight months, A complete apparatus for smelting and assaying ores form a part of the equipment. Results of great benefit to the community are expected from the expedition. It is the intention of the members to publish a full and . ? complete history of their transactions, and give a thorough description of the country, now almost unkaoowan,. A Jot Reso.vtion has passed both branches of the Legislature, ealling on Congrees for an appropriation of $25,000, for the construction ofa wagen road from Honey Lake to some point on the Sacramento river. Trexney Senrencev,— Wm. Tierney, convicted in Sacramento of an assault with intent to murder J, H, Cassidy, was sentenced om Saturday to two years. imprisonment in the State Prison. . Laren From tue East.—The Pony ExWasuoe Irems.—We copy the following press arrived at Carson City on Tuesday . items from the Territorial Enterprise, of morning, with dates from St. Louis to Feb. Saturday. week: ruary 20tb. Nothing of startling interest bas occurred. Jeff. Davis was inaagurated as President of the Cotton Confederacy on the 18th. The Peace Congress has accomplished nothing as yet, and no definite action has been taken by the Virginia Convention. Elections had been held in Mise gouri and Arkansas, for delegates to State Conventions, to consider the State of the Union, and as far as heard from both States had gone overwhelmingly for the Union, This result was expected in Missouri, but . Arkansas was regarded as a doubtful State, In St. Louis, unconditional Union men have been elected by 5,000 majority, but a majority of the delegates are Union men, conditional on the settlement of existing difficulties. The rumors are renewed that Fort Sumter will be attacked about the 4th of March; also, that South Carolina will demand from the Mongomery Convention a guarantee of free trade, and will oppose any duty higher than six percent. If this demand is not complied with, we suppose South Carolina will secede from the Cottou Confederacy. An unauthorized Convention in Maryland has adopted resolutions in favor of a State Convention, and it is stated that Gov. Hicks is disposed to call a Convention in the event that the Peace Conference and Congress fail to effect a satisfactory settlement. Aw Atrack Expecrep,—Letters and dispatches from Washington state that fears are entertained that the inauguration of Lincoln will be signalized by an attack on Fort Sumter. Should an assault be made, there is no doubt that the force under the command of Major Anderson will give a good account of themselves ; and they may be able to hold the place until reinforcements can reach them. Atone time it was also feared that an attack would be made on Fort Pickens, in Pensacola harbor ; but the State troops having left that place, for the want of the “sinews of war,”’ the design if ever entertained, bas doubtless been abandoned. Lieut, Slemmer, in command at Fort Pickens, is represented as a brave officer, and has prepared to resist to the last. Tuat Minirary Bit.—The Shasta Courier has examined Gen. Cobb’s military bill, and thus notices it: We can see no sort of reason for increasing the military yearly tax from 25 cents (the present sean} to $3. Neither can we perceive the propricty or reason of exempting from this tax ‘‘civil officers of the United States,” ‘State officers and legislators,” “commissioned officers of militia,” and ‘members of organized volunteer companies who have done duty at two or more drills or parades.” As all these persons are citizens of the State, we do not perceive any reason why they should be exempted from the duty of paying a military tax. The civil officers of the U aited Bootes in California are citizens of California, and are holding lucrative offices. They are as well able'to pay any tax that the laboring men of the State are called upon to pay, And why should a member of the lature or State officer not pay this tax, or a Militia General, just as wellas an editor, or a merchant, or a farmer, or a mechanic, or a day laborer? CortnaGk OF ARIZONA BULLION.—We have

seen somewhere, says the Arizonian, an exhibit of the coinage of the various mints in the United States, for the mg 1860, with the counay from which the bullion was received. Over $11,000 in silver was placed to the credit of Arizona, and over $1,000 in gold—the latter, . without doubt, from the placer diggings near Pino Alto. The reports forthe present year will be more respectable. When it is recollected that the silver bullion of Arizona commands a premium of seven per cent. in the market, from jewelers, on account of its great pureness we are surprised that even $11,000 found its way tothe mint. Far so new a country, laboring under almost incalculable disadvantages, this must augur well for its future importance in supplying the “small change” of commerce. Dirricuity at CoLoma.—From a dispatch in Tuesday’s Sacramento Union, we learn that a difficulty had oceurred at Coloma between the Chinese and a number of Irishmen, in regard to the working of a claim under a China house. Monday afternoon, a poste of about forty Irish, men marched into Chinatown and made comlete havoc of everything valuable. The damage is estimated at from $10,000 to $16,000.— Several Chinamen were badly hurt. Some 8 of the rioters were arrested and lodged in jail. Tae Lasu.—Four Indians who were convicted at Colusa on Wednesday of stealing and slaughtering and partially consuming a large fat steer, were by order of the Court whipped by the Sheriff in the jail yard, receiving ten lashes each. The Digger brethren were highly indignant thereat, it being alleged that the steer was found ina swamp where it would have perished, being umable to extricate itself. DeapD.—Mr, Jones, who was wounded by the premature discharge of a cannon, at Watsonville, on the 22d ult., died on Saturday. He was a native of Goshen, New York, 32 years of same time, is recovering. . Cummings, who was wounded atusiness during the past week has appeared One dull on our main streets. But we notice that on Saturday nights and Sundays our streets have their usual lively appearance. . A substantial church is about to be erected . at Silver City for the Methodist persuasion; a lot has been donated for the purpose and one ‘thousand dollars subscribed to it. A school . house is also in the course of erection, anda Hook and Ladder Company organized lately. . Several new rich leads have been discovered in the Devil’s Gate District during the past ‘week. The Grattan Company, on a lead lately . discovered, have a ledge five feet in width, from . which they are obtaining very fine rock, An Italian company lately discovered a ledge of . great richness, which has created quite an excitement in mining circles. } \4 Mr. W. Aldrige has commenced running an express from Carson and Virginia cities to Honey Lake Valley. i A most complete machine for separating the amalgamated metals from the sands has recently been invented by Mr. Almarin B. Paul, Superintendent of the Washoe companys works. The material is first received on a sieve which separates all the larger pieces, the smaller falling through, move on and into a hollow . column, having within its circle a stirring ar. rangement that revolves with great rapidity; all . the quicksilver and metals are concentrate and precipitated to the bottom and beyond further action; the separated sands move on into another opening; and are discharged and allowed to run off. This machine will pan out in one hour’s time, an amount of dirt that would take two men a day to do. This is regarded by all who have seen it work asa labor-saving machine truly, and valuable to the miner. A patent has been applied for. A Great Foor Race.—Sporting circles in this city, says the S. F. Herald of Monday, were yesterday considerably agitated by the eat foot race to come off over the Pioneer Comme. between two celebrated runners, Derrick and “Shepherd Boy.” The race was for $500 a side, and to continue for ten miles straight through. About twelve hundred _persons collected to see it, betraying considerable interest and excitement. At the word the men took their places, both appearing fresh, clean 'limbed and eager. The contest was so close that a blanket would have covered both runners nearly the whole ten miles. On the eighth mile Derrick sprained his ankle, which gave his adveriary all the advantage. He nevertheless made a gallant struggle and only lost the race by twenty feet. The following table will show the time made on each miie: 1 vccweesvendde BD CrccceccedvessOie? DisccenscessursOae Tikéous cscnacieee Biccccccceccee GAD . 8. ccccccesees B00 Scie conneanectune G. oneneccanesseue GisccdecseeveesOae . WeesrcccceccscoeOas HomeEstEaD Union.—The certificate of incorporation of the San Francisco Homestead Union was filed on Monday in the office of the Secretary of State. The object of the Union is the purchasing of real estate in large tracts, the improving and subdivision of the same into lots suitable for homesteads, and the distribution thereof at auction or by lot among the members of the association. The capital stock is $6,500—300 shares at $25 each. A Ross Tree.—It is said there is now growing in the garden of Moorsend, near Cheltenham, England, an extraordinary white rose tree, thirty feet in height. It is a perfect picture, and is estimated to have between 18,000 and 20,000 blossoms on it, being literally smothered in blossoms. RL RES SI AES BEER EA LE SET ELAS «FOR SALE. BLUE WING LIQUOR SALOON, NO. 64 BROAD STREET, NEVADA, S OFFERED FOR SALE ON VERY Reasonable terms. For further particulars enquire at the BLUE WING SALOON, Nevada, March 7th 1861.—2w* RANCH FOR SALE. HE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR Sale, his Ranch, situated about seven miles above Nevada, between Vanderlieth’s and Deer creek There is a good dwelling on the Ranch, together with a Barn, Spring-House, etc.; 25 acres are under fence, and eighteen acres have been cultivated, and an abundance of water can be obtained for irrigating purposes. There is also an O: chard on the Ranch, containing about two hundred thrifty trees, sume of which will bear fruit this season. F. McLEOD. Nevada, March 7th 1861.—tf EMPIRE MEAT MARKET!! No. 5 Commercial Street. KENT & TOMPKINS, Proprietors. THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE AS-0ciated themselves together for the purpose of carrying on Meat Market business, We shall always keep on hand, FRESH, and in the best possibly condition, a supply of AMERICAN BEEF, PORK, MUTTON, VEGETABLES, &c., ae ALSO—CORNED BEFF AND PORK. “@& We solicit a continuance of the very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on the Estabishment. WR.. Retail dealers furnished with the best quality of Beef &e. on reasonable terms. CHARLES KENT, k. O. TOMPKINS, Nevada, March 7th, 1861—tf 0. H. P. WHITE & CO., Forwarding Merchants, SAN FRANCISCO, SACRAMENTO, Marysville and Placerville. ILL RECEIVE AND SPEEDILY forward all goods consigned to us, to all sections of California and Utah Territory. 0. H. P. WHITE. MoxF AT PILES ana Pheenix Bitters, For Sale by E. ¥. SPENCE, No. 47 Broad st., Nevada. ITRIC ACID & CARRIAGE SPONGE For F. F. SPENCE, " * ‘NEW YORK PRICEs. mia Dreggist and Apothecary, 47 Broad st, Nevada. . Nevada Feb. 12, 1861, . The Greatest Improvement in MODERN DENTISTRY, The Patent Gum Colored Vulcanic Base for Re Teeth. WHICH DR. LEVASON AS PURCHASED THE RIGHT OF MANUFAC. turing, and has ai) the steam apparatus &c. &e, With a large assortment of the most Beautiful TRETH expressly for this Process. The Durability of Vulcanite has been fully tested in the Eastern States during the last four years, and pronounced pre-eruinent over all known substances as a PLATE FOR ARTIFICIAL TEETH, Rendering the work much LIGHTER and CHEAPER than GOLD !! yet equally durable and more Beautiful. Jt absorbs no moisture! Resists the strongest Acids !! Taking a high polish and having no interstices for the lodgment of food!!! It’s more cleanly than any Gold Work can be made and are Worn with More Comfort, And owing to their extreme lightness, any desired fullness may be given to the FACE without perceptably increasing the weight. Those interested, are invited to call on DR. LEVASON, Office is over Bock & Co’s Store, Nevada. Bw Stopping of Decayed, and Repairing Broken Teeth with Artiticial Bone or Pure Gold, Extracting or Cleaning of Teeth. Charges, the same as in the States—a list of which, as allowed by the Dental Colleges can be seen at the Doctor’s Office. Particulars will shortly be published with Certificates. NEW ARRANGEMENT!! SPRING & SUMMER CAMPAIGN OF 1861. HE subscriber having purchased the entire interest of B. Fogerty, together with his large and well assorted stock of goods, consistiag of Fine Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Trim-<mings, &c,, &c., Will continue to carry on the Tailoring business in all its various branches, and hopes that by fair and liberal dealing he may receive a good share of the public patronage. Sa~ Garments cut in the latest styles, and warranted to fit. Give mea call. J. MORROW, mar5-tf, No, 38 Broad street, Nevada. L. M. COHN, HAVING MADE ARRANGEMENTS T0GO INTO BUSINESS IN SAN FRANCISCO, I WILL CLOSE HERE ON THE 15th OF MARCH, 1861. aa Al.L PARTES INDEBTED TO ME <-Ga WILL PLEASE CALL AND SETTLE IMMEDIATELY. THOSE HAVING BILLS AGAINST ME WILL PLEASE PRESENT THEM. L, M. COHN, Philadelphia Dry Goods Store, Commercial st., Nevada. January 17, 1860,—td H, B. WALL, J. B. NEWMAN. WALL & NEWMAN, (Successors to J. S. Wall.) NO. 65 BROAD STREET, NEVADA. DEALERS IN GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, MINING TOOLS, &C. &C. LWAYS ON HAND THE LARGEST STOCK OF Goods to be found in this City, and will be sold on the most REASONABLE TERMS. e@ Goons Deuiverep FREE or CHARGE ANY “@O Ba Raasonas.er Distance. “@e WALL & NEWMAN, oct2-tf No. 55 Broad Street, Nevada. wPOSTPONEMENT © OF A. LIEBERT’S SECOND PRESENTATION RAFFLE! HE TICKETS RETURNED FROM the country, leaving about one-fourth of the number unsold, I have decided to postpone the drawing of Rafe to SATURDAY MARCH 23d 1861, At which time the Drawing will take place WITHOUT FAIL. I pledge myself to have NO MORE POSTPONEMENTS AFTER THAT TIME. a@ Tickets good for Likenesses as well after sé before the Drawing. ag REMEMBER THIS! -¢a A. LIEBERT’S RAFFLE, WILL COME OFF POSITIVELY ON SATURDAY MARCH 23d 1561,. At the Metropolitan Theater. . 4