March 9, 1859 (5 pages)

H 2 EE er er NEVADA DEMOCRAT. is au to recelve subseri; and collect and receipt for the same. Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco. Fie is authorised to receive ad ts, and eolfect and receipt for the same. A. Badianr is our su at Sacramento, te receive advertisements Oe eaklect the same. “ NEVADA, WZDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1859. ~ Tue Duxcompe Cass.—The certificate of election of Dr. Chas. Duncombe to the Assembly was presented to that body on Wednesday last. Objections were made to the reception of the certificate, and after some wrangling, it was referred to the committee on elections. The next day, the minority of the committee reported that the certificate was all right, and recom’ mended that Duncombe be sworn in as a member. The majority reported that the certificate was correct on its face, and referred it back without any recommendation as to what action the Assembly should take. The minority report was adopted by a vote of 31 to 30; notice was given, however, of a motion to reconsider. On Friday, a statement of the number of votes east in the county for the several candidates was presented, together with an application of W.N. Bacon to be admitted to the seat in the Assembly to which Dr. Duncombe had been elected. The motion to admit Duncombe was then reconsidered, and the whole matter referyed again to the committee on elections. Several members of the committee were excused from acting in the case, and no one was willing to act in their place. On Saturday, the Speaker endeavored to fill the vacancies by the appointment of four Republicans, but they declined serving. The majority of the Assembly’ are evidently determined to keep Dr. Duncombe out of the seat to which the people of Sacramento have elected him, and it would not be at all surprising if they should go so far as to give the seat to the man who was defeated by the people. Anus or Power.—On Monday of last week, # resolution was adopted by the Assembly, appropriating fourteen dollars a day, out of the contingent fend of that body, te pay M. G. Upton for his services as associate editor uf the Democratic Standard, It seems the new Administration paper is not able to sustain itself on its own merits, and a sufficient number of timeserving Assemblymen are found to vote away the people’s money for the purpose of keeping the institation alive. As the pay of one editor is but a small portion of the expense of keeping up a daily paper, it is probable another appropriation wil} be made before the session closes, There is now between $600,000 and 700,000 in the State Treasury; it was collected from the people in the shape of taxes, and to what better use can it be applied than in the support of a stupidly dull paper devoted to puffing our legislative Solons? If the Lecompton Assemblymen could adopt some plan to compel people to read the paper, they would well merit the gratitude of their Federal masters. The following is the vote by which the resolution was adopted : Ayes—Mesers, Armstrong, Bates, Buck, Burdick, Barclay. Cahalan, Lente Daggett, Davis, Dow, Dunlap, Eagon, Ellis, Ensworth, Gregory, Gwinn, Hancock, Holman, Howe, Johnson, Lamar, Leepanse Lefever, Lies, Lightner, Lull, Malarin, Mount, Pico, Roane, Rodgers, Sheridan, Squires, Street, Tipton, Vaughan, Wing, Whitman, Young, Mr. Speaker—40. Noes—Messrs. Banks, Briggs, Caine, Caldwell, Canon, Cherry, Coleman, Crenshaw, DeLong, Fuller, Imus, Jackson, Murray, Shepard. Slingerland, Sloss, Springer, Taylor, Watkins, Whealdon, Whitney—21. It will be seen that Armstrong, Cahalao, and Young, of this county, voted for the resolution, Caldwell voted against, and Phil, Moore dodged the question. DistincuisHeD DerarTure.—Professor Geo. Washington Newton Raenhart, the distinguished poet, temperance lecturer, &c., took his departure for the Eastern States, on the steamer Orizaba, which sailed on the 5th inst. The Professor has resided in California about five years, during which time he has not been troubled with a superabundance of funds; but the competition among the steamship companies having greatly reduced the fare, he was happiTy enabled to raise the wherewithai to pay his passage to the East, where we trust be will find amore extensive and congenial fleld for the display of bis varied talents, and the discharge of those duties which men of genius owe to their less gifted fellows. Tax Homesteap Law.—A bill bas passed the Senate extending the provisions of the homestead law co as to include single persons, male or female, within the scope of its influence. The amount to be reserved as a homestead by a family is $5,000, the same as heretofore; the amount to be retained by single persons is $2,500, Tue Vieriance Commitren.—We have received from an unknown source a pamphlet of 100 pages, entitled, “History of the Vigilance Committee of San Francisco, with the names of its officers.” So farasweare able to judge, it gives a truthful narative of the events which happened in San Francisco during the summer of 1856, and the reflections of the author are appropriate and just. rn Reat Estate.—The briok building of J. 0. Abbott, on the corner of Pine & Commercial streets, and the vacant lot on the opposite corner, were disposed of yesterday, at Sheriff’s sale, for fifty dollars. The property was purchased by Mr. Kelsey, who holds mortgages on the two lots amounting to about $13,000. Atiantic Parers.—J, E. Hamlin and G. W ‘Welch have our thanks for Eastern papers received by the late mail steamer. Our thanks are also due Messrs. Stratman, McGinn & Co., of San Francisco, for files of the Jrish News and the Southern Citizen. Rev. 8S. D. Srmmonps, Presiding Elder of the Marysville District, will preach at the M. E. Church, Broad street, on Saturday evening and Sunday morning next. Express Favors.—We are indebted to Wells, Fargo & Co, for express favors extended to this office. A We call attention to the advertisement of Freeman & Co., in another column. a a A bill Sedore!iaictioed, inte the Assembly making some important changes in the syeand . tem of colleeting and disbursing the road tax. *. ‘We have not seen the bill, but understand that its provisions are briefly as follows: It reduces the road tax to $2,50; makes each township a road district ; provides for the appointment of a collector in each, who receives fifty cents for each road tax collected ; the remaining two dol. lars goes into a township road fund, and can only be used in such manner as the citizens of the townehip may direct. We do not know whether the township collectors are to be elected by the people, or by the Board of Supervisors ; nor do we know the manner in which it is proposed that the people of the respective townships shall determine as to the disposition of their township fund. The latter is perhaps the most important feature of the bill, and should not be overlooked. As there are no township governments, provision could be made authorizing the citizens of each township to assemble at stated times, in mass meeting, and make such disposition of the fund as a majority should think proper. This would be democratic, and we believe would be found to work satisfactorily. : Aradical change is needed in the system of colleeting and disbursing the road tax. It would not be possible to invent a worse plan than we have at present, and there is at least a chance that any change which may be made will be an improvement. The emall amount of money colleeted on the property tax for road purposes, and which is under the immediate control of the Board of Supervisors, has generally been judiciously expended in this county, and whatever other changes may be made, it is desirable that aemall road fund should be placed at their disposal. But the system of appointing twenty or thirty Road Overseers to collect and appropriate the road poll tax has worked badly, and accomplished but little good. The reports of those officers, for the past two or three years, will show that twothirds of the amount which they have collected has been swallowed upin the expense of collecting and disbursing it. This is not so much the fault of the Road Overseers as it is the fault of the system under which they are required to act. It is not surprising that people should be loth to pay their road tax, when but a small portion of it is likely to be appropriated for the purpose intended. But let the people understand that four-fifths of the amount collected will be applied to improving the roads in their neighborhood, and they will have less hesitation in paying the tax. —— The Object it has Attained. The Jouurnal announces that in the discussion of the Griffin matter, its object is attained. Of its public achievements in this line all are cognizant, Each week’s issue of that paper bas contained a column of falsehood, clothed in the foulest vituperation. If the intention of the Journal was to exhibit ite qualification as a scavenger, or to demonstrate the inefficiency of billingsgate against facts, to eantrast a plain naration with mere blackguard denunciation, we congratulate it upon the complete success of its experiment. The Journal opened the campaign as the champion of injured innocence; it sneaks out of the battle with whining apologies for the grossest negligence; it demands proof, and meets the facts we publish with the veriest pettifogging. All it has asserted as facts we have disproved, and it has abandoned all of its positions, save its native and shameleas effrontery. In all this it is not eaey to understand what decent or desirable object the Journal has attained. But a peep behind the scenes shows the actuating motive. The patronage of the Sheriff’s office was the price of the Journal’s gall; this was the mess of pottage for which it prostituted its independence and fidelity as a public journal. We trust the Journal may not be disappointed; that it may receive from its employers the hireling reward for which it stooped so low. To the public we leave the motive, the means, and the accomplishment of our contemporary. Our course in this matter has been actuated by the sole consideration of duty as journalists. To the gross diriliction of a public officer, we adverted in terms fully justified by the act itself. The premises upon which we acted are with the community, and we leave the concluclusion and the matter freely with them. Ksystons Marxet.—McAllister bas removed the Keystone market from the Variety Store, to the opposite side of Commercial, where he would be pleased to see all his old customers. He has constantly on hand fresh beef, pork, vegetables, and all other eaiables in his line. oe Croraine.—Our friend Sol. Kohlman bas just received an immense stock of clothing, adapted to the season, and of the best quality. He still holds forth at his old stand, corner of Broad and Pine streets, and is determined to sell as cheap as the cheapest. A Pack Train, of some thirty or forty mules, loaded with goods for Messrs Baker & Wymore, grocers, arrived in this place yeaterday evening, from Marysville. The roads are now almost impassable for wagons. “Sraats-Zerrona.’’—A German paper of the above name made its appearance in Sacramento, the firet number of which was issued on Saturday last. It is published tri-weekly, by Wagner & Wolleb. Tue Butxneap.—A committee of the Assembly have been sent to San Francisco, to examine the condition of the harbor, and ascertain whether or not a bulkhead, or sea wall, is necessary. ; Downi&viLir.—We have received no Dow nieville papers for over two weeks, and all commnnieation with that place seems to be cut off Fears are entertained that the “hole in the ground” is filled up with snow. Wa are indebted to Mr. H. F. Williams, eorresponding Secretary, for the reports of the first and second industrial exhibitions of the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco. Forgst Crry.—A gentleman who came down from Forest City, informs us that the snow is from ten to fifteen feet deep in that section. Tax Live Osx Company took out of their claims, for the week ending Saturday last, $7,827. of the contest. Venitian provinces grudgingly bear the despotic rule of Austria, and are prepared for a general revolt should the least prospect of success be offered them. Well-grounded hopes are entertained that Victor Emanuel, tha King of Sardinia, has determined to place himself at The Acquisition of Cuba. Mr. Slidell, of Lonisiana, appropriating $30,000,000, and placing it at the disposal of the President, for the purpose of purchasing the Island of Cuba from Spain. A similar bill bas also been introduced in the House of Representatives, and it is understood that a majority of both branches of Congress were in favor of the measure. The adjournment took place, however, on the 3d of this month, and so much other business was before Congress, that it is scarcely probable the appropriation was made. Many of the warmest advocates of Cuba annexation, had come out in opposition to the bill, for the reason that they believed its passage would rather retard than hasten the acquisition of the island. From the report of a debate in the Spanish Cortes, it would appear that all attempts to purchase Cuba will be vain. The Spanish people would consider it an indelible national disgrace to sell a foot of territory, and the offer to purchase will be taken as an insult. There are no two parties in Spain upon this question; but all are agreed that it would be a surrender of their national honor and dignity for the government to listen a mement to propositions for transferring the island to the UniA bill was Introduced in the U. 8. Senate, by . ted States, fora money consideration. Such being the case, the proposed appropriation would seem to be mere boy’s play. Not only will it fail to accomplish the object intended, bot it may have a tendency to defeat that object entirely. The passage of the bill will at least put England and France on their guard as to the intentions of our government, and active measures would at once be taken by those powers to prevent the transfer of the Island, The plan said to have been suggested by Senator Douglas—to seize the island on the occurrence of another Black Warrior outrage, and negotiate afterwards—is the orly effectual course that our government can adopt to get possession of Cuba, But there are some serious objections to our government adopting such a policy. It would certainly lead toa war with Spain, and she would undoubtedly have England and France for allies; and even if our government should succeed in gaining complete possession of the island, it could only be held by @ strong military force. The Cubans are hostile towards our government, and for a long time at least, they would have to be treated as a conquered people. Whether or not the plan of seizing the island, for the redress of an outrage, would be justifiable, would be owing altogether to the magnitude of the outrage to be redressed. The peaceable acquisition of Cubs, with the consent of its inhabitants, is greatly to be desired, It would make a fine State of the American confederacy, and ina few years would rival some of the more populous and wealthy of the Northern States, But the policy of acquiring the island at the expense of a war with the leading European powers may well be doubted; and its acquisition on any terms, unless it can be effected by the consent of its inhabitants, is not desirable. Affairs of Europe. Europe is again in aferment. The prospects ofa rupture between France and Austria are highly flattering, and Italy is to be the theater The Italians of the Lombardothe head of a movement to drive the Austrians out of Italy, and that Louis Napoleon will make common cause with the Italians, has recently been contracted between Prince A marriage Napoleon, the cousin of the Freneh Emperor, and Clothilde, the daughter of the King of Sardinia; and the Italians regard this alliance asa pledge of the united action of Sardinia and France in the affairsof Italy. An address of Victor Emanuel to the Chambers has also been construed into a warlike sense. In this he says that ‘the politieal horizon is not clear,” and that Sardinia “is not insensible to Italy’s cry of anguish.” Austria had dispatched large bodies of troops to strengthen her garrisons at Milan and other places in Italy, and Sardinian troops were moving towards the frontiers of Lombardy. The French army was being placed on a war footing, and orders had been given for 30,000 of the French troops in Algeria to cross over into Italy from the African coast. General McMahon is to command the French forces in Italy. The money market throughout Europe has been seriously affected by this threatening state of affairs, and all kinds of government securities were rapidly depreciating. The English funds had declined two per cent., the French and Sardinian five per cent., Austrian six per cent., and the stocks of other governments had declined more or less. Altogether, it was estimated that the nominal value of property invested in government stocks had diminished to the amount of about $300,000,000. The money market is a pretty safe index of the state of public feeling, and the public funds would not have depreciated to such an extent had not the ramors of war been well founded. It is, of course, impossible to forsee the course of events, There is really no cause for aruapture between France and Austria, and the present state of affaire is attributed by many to a desiga on the part of the French Emperor to place a member of his own family upon an Italian throne. The marriage of Prince Napoleon with the Sardinian princess has strengthened this supposition. But time alone can fathom the designs of Louis Napoleon. Whatever may happen, the condition of Italy cannot be made worse than it is at present. The Italians have long been trampled under the iron heel of despotism, and they would gladly exchange the Austrian for the French rule. Ifa struggle ensues, there isa chance, at least, that something may be done for the cause of human liberty. Crime in Piacer.—The Grand Jury of Placer county, at a late session, found nineteen indictments, one presentment, and six cases were ignored. LavuncneD.—The government steamer which has been in course of construction for some time at Mare Island, was launched on Saturday. It is 155 feet in length, 26 feet wide, and of 456 tons measurement. Its cost is about $150,: Arrival of the @verland Mail, The overland mail arrived at San Jose on Saturday evoiting, with dates from St. Louis to Feb. 10th. It brings some Western news not brought by the steamer. Maj. Culbertson, of the American Fur Co., had arrived at St. Louis, from the head waters of the Missouri, with $1,300 in gold dust, procured from new mines discovered in the Rocky mountains. The Kansas disturbances still continue. Montgomery, was at Lawrence, awaiting the action of the Grand Jory. It is reported that . Old Joe Brown bas captured and hung the U. S. . Deputy Marshal sent to arrest him. The Missouri Legiglature has placed $30,000in the hands of the Governor, for the protection of the border. Threats of an invasion from Kansas are still uttered. In the Missouri Senate, resolutions endorsing the policy of Bucbanan’s Administration had been adopted, and in the Illinois Senate similar resolutions recelved but two votes out of twenty-two. The Democrats and Republicans of the Illinois Legislature are so completely at loggerheads that the latter threaten to withdraw in a body, go home, and leave their antagonists without a quorum. pi Rosperies in Pracer County.—The rogues . seem to have selected Placer county, for the time being, as affording the most inviting field for the display of their villainy. The following robberies are chronicled by the Auburn Herald . of Saturday : On Wednesday night a man stopped at the . Franklin House, on the Sacramento road, and . before morning left, taking with him a double. barreled shot-gun that was in the bar-room, but did not succeed in obtaining any money. We also hear, though the story is rather unconnected, that Mr. Harlan, who keeps store a) few rods above the Franklin House, and another person, were sropped near the store-house by some ruffians, Mr. Harlan knocked down with a revolver and severely injured, and his companion robbed of some $60. The latter was threatened with death if he resisted. Whether this affair occurred on the same night the guo was stolen from the Franklin House, we are not informed. Oo Thursday, in broad daylight, two Chinamen were stopped onthe road about three miles north-west of Aubnrn, on the road above Millertown, and a revolver and about $40 in money taken from them. The Chinamen sa one of the robbers had a shot-gun. It is possible this is the same gang who committed the depredations at and near the Franklin House. . Curxesx Dirricu.tixs.—Considerable excite. ment was created in Shasta county last week, in consequence of the expulsion of the Chinese from their claims by white miners. A number of white men were arrested for mal-treating Chinamen, and onan attempt being made to rescue them the Sheriff called on the citizens to sustain the law. The call was responded to by such numbers that the rioters thought it prudent to let the law take its course. The parties arrested were subsequently tried and . acquitted, and at last accounts ‘everything was . just compensation therefor. quiet, Maryrsvitie.—The municipal election takes place at Marysville in a week or two, and the parties are already in the field with their candidates. The Democrats have nominated Wm. Singer for Mayor, Jesse O. Goodwin for Recerder, and A. W. Johnston for Marshal; the nominees of the Administration party are, S.C. Tompkins for Mayor, H. P. Watkins for Recorder, and A. J. Barkley for Marshal. At the primary elections, the Democratic vote exceeded tae vote of the Administration party by over a hundred. Crossine THE Istumus.—A correspondent of a San Francisco paper, says that, ashe was crossing the Isthmus of Tehuantepoc, in January last, he met a number of passengers just off the steamer Quaker City. Among them were ten or twelve ladies who were mounted in a style that did not require the use of side-saddles, and their hoops were suspended very gracefully over the pommel. Sauine or THE Steamers.—The steamers Sonora and Orizaba sailed for Panama on the 5th. The Sonora took 476 passengers and $1,327,260 in treasure. The Orizaba carried 725 passengers and $134,320 in treasure. A Coxtemrt Case.—Judge Norton, of the 12th District Court, San Francisco, has ordered the Board of Supervisors of that county to be imprisoned for contempt, unless they immediately comply with an order of his Court. Pus. Docs.—Senators Gwin and Broderick, and Representative Scott, have our thanks for Congressional documents. Sap Occurrence.—The San Joaqain RepubIslands. L By the arrival of the bark Fanny Major, from Honolula, we have intelligence of a terrific voleanic eruption of Mount Mauna Loa, 00 . i, the Wisconsin Cut whi one of the Sandwich Islands. The mountain is 6,500 feet above the level of the sea, the crater is 300 feet in diameter, and emitsa column 1,000 feet high. The eruption commenced on the 23d of January, and on the 3lst the stream of lava had reached the sea, having traversed a distance of thirty-eight miles in eight days. A great many people had left Honolula to witness the sight. A correspondent of the Honolula Advertiser . gives the following description of the flow of . va: ‘ dome of the finest scenes of flow were the cascades or falls formed in it before the stream reached the plain. There were several of them and they appeared to be changing and new ones formed in different localities as new streams were made. One, however, which appeared without change for two days, must have been 80 to 100 feet in height. First there The Volcaute Eruption on the-Sandwich. Fyrat Maxie Accivext.—From was a fall, then below were cascades or rapids. To watch this fall during the night when the bright red-hot stream of lava was flowing over it at the rate of ten miles an hour, like water, was @ scene not often witnessed, and never to be forgotten. In fact, the lava near its source has all tbe characteristics of a river of water . flowing rapidly along, and gurgling with cas. cades, rapids, currents and falls. On the forenoon of our arrival at the camping ground,a new stream started some few miles below the crater, which had evidently been dammed up by some obstruction, and came rushing down with tremendous noise and fury through the thick jungle which lay in its track, burning the cracking trees, and sending up a thick smoke almost as dense as that from the crater. This stream, from the time it broke away from its embankment, moved along two miles an hour till it reached the vicinity of our camp, when its progress was checked, and it moved not more than a quarter of a mile an hour. But it formed a grand sight. Here was a stream of lava rolling over the plain, twenty or twenty-five feet in height, and an eighth of a mile in width, though its width varied a great deal, sometimes broader, sometimes narrower. It was in fact, a mass or pile of red-hot stones, resembling a pile of coals on fire, borne along by the liquid lava stream underneath. As it moved slowly along, large red boulders would roll down the sides, breaking into a thousand small stones, crushing and burning the trees which lay in the track. It is impossible to give atrue conception of the immense force and power of this lava stream, bearing along as it does an almost inconceivable mass. It reminds us most vividly of the breaking up of the ice in a large river, only the imagination must stretch the comparison and suppose the ice piled up twenty five feet, and thus borne along by the current beneath, the whole width of the river moving at the same time, crashing and breaking and piling upcones and irregular masses on top. But even this comparison is far below the reality—to be conceived it must be seen. Private Property for Public Uses, In the Congressional Globe, ot Jan. 26th, we find the following proceedings in the Senate : Mr. Broderick—I ask the consent of the Senate, toenable me to move to take upa Dill which has been long pending, to provide for taking private property for pubblic use, allowing The bill was introduced by the honorable Senator from Louisiana, (Mr. Beojamin,) just before the adjournment of the last session, after the expose that was made in regard to a purchase for the site of a fort at the mouth of the harbor of San Francisco. I hope that this bill will give rise to no debate. I would not urge it at this time, if it were not that I know that the parties owning that property have their agents in Washington, who are trying to urge upon the Seeretary of War the necessity of purchasing the property at the very high price of $200,000. I state to the Senate that the amount of property required for the fort will not cost more than $5,000, and these parties are asking $200,000 for this site. By the passage of this bill, the property can be condemned, and the government can go on and build the fort. I hope that I shall have the co-operation of my colleague, because thisisa very important bill, one that concerns our State vitally. This fraud was arrested by the prompt action of the Secretary of War during the last session, and I hope that the Senate will pass the bill now, so that it can go to the other House, and pass during the week, and become alaw. The amount of monps appropriated can then be expended for the ort. Mr. Davis—I am afraid that this will bring on debate. It is not special, I understand, but general legislation on the subject. aud involves questions in which nearly every Senator would feel more or less interest. The principles will probably have to be discussed at some length. I hope, therefore, the Senator from California will avail himself of another opportunity. Mr. Broderick—Well, sir I withdraw the morag the present, to let the Senator take up is bill. TriaL or Cart. Brntings—Parinru. OccurRENCE.—The evidence in the case of Captain Billings, charged with barraty, on trial in the U.S. Circuit Court, has closed. Mr. Manchester, for the accused, addressed the jury, and was followed by Mr. Della Torre, for the United States. During the progress of the last named gentleman’s remarks, Captain Billings got sudlican of Friday says that a promising boy, a . denly ill, and had to be taken out of the Court son of Dr. Ray, of Vallecito, « few days since. room. His ailment was in the nature of hysteswallowed a seed or nut of a pine burr, which. rics, and the shrieks of the unfortunate man by some means he had obtained possession of. . were really appalling. In consequence of this The seed lodged in his windpipe, and after con. occurrence, the trial was postponed until totinued and repeated attempts were made tore-. morrow (Saturday) morning. The address of move it, the little fellow died from the effects . Mr. Manchester to the jury affected every one of it. He was about seven years of age. present. It was well calculated to excite intense sympathy for the unfortunate accused and his Tue Timsvctoo Murper.—Matt. Woods, Sher. family, who were present. His wife shows a iff of Yuba county, offers a reward of five hun-. ™atchless devotion to him; a devotion not often dred dollars for the arrest of G. W. Dobbins, . 8ee0 in these days. The circumstances of the alias “Red,’’? who shot Samuel Jones at Tim. C#8¢ are sufficient to call into exercise the fulbuetoo on the 28th ult. Dobbins is about five . lest clemency towards Mr. Billings—S. F. feet ten inches high; florid complection, slight. Jerald, March 4th. y proche face, and wore a sandy beard on e chin. Gen. Wm, WALKER.—The Mobile Mercury, of Ssvens.y Insonep.—While at work in a tun. ® recent date, announces that Gen. Wm. Walnel at Loafer’s Hollow, in El Dorado county, ker has been admitted into the Catholic Church: last Wednesday, a young man named William. On yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, a large Ricord was dangerously injured by the caving . concourse of citizens, any many strangers visof the tunnel. A heavy boulder fell upon him . iting our city, were attracted to the Catholic and crushed his body so badly that doubts are . Cathedral by a rumor that Gen. Wm. Walker entertained of his recovery. pe grey at a ime, be initiated into the bosom a te of the Catholic Church. All the surroundings Corntno Derartuent CLosep.—The Superin. rendered the occasion one of solemn taterent teddent of the San Francisco Mint gives notice . The season of the year and the hour gave to to depositors, that the appointment of a new . the Cathedral that “dim religious light” so faCoiner, in the U.S. Branch Mint, will render . vorable to serious impressions, We cannot necessary a temporary closing of the Coining . give the details of what occurred, but suffice it Department, in order to complete the settlement . to say that Gen. Walker is now a member of of the accounts of the retiring officer. the Catholic Church, to whose fold he has been led, we have no doubt, by overwhelming conviction, as he was raised after the strictest sect a Presbyterian, and, we have heard, prepared himeelf for the services of the pulpit in that denomination. Cowuntpine Arrair.—A Mrs. Heintze cowhided aman named Sturms in Stockton on Wednesday last, for writing against her. Cuaries G. Wexsu, an old citizen of Shasta, fell dead, on the 3d inst., from the bursting of a blood vessel. InpIaN WrEcKERS.—By late dates from Florida, we learn that Tiger Tail and his Seminole braves have gone into the wrecking business. They recently, in company with some profeetradicts the report, that Mr. and Mrs. Joh Wood had settled their matrimonial aiatences. mats pesin page ig bounds ga mcs Rede ’ George Corran was elected President of the . While the wreckers were saving the cargo, TiSan Francisco Mechanics’ Institute, on the 4th . S&T Tail and his warriors got gloriously drunk instant, on some brandy found on board the ship. The Winn Wen, coudsaakant Ahoiaeratiee. o4sduenee [ate of eget aly dof A aged dha e sureties of Henry . coast of Africa, an ti Bates, late State Treasurer, had passed both om the nature of her car , suspicion i branches of the Legislature. for eeaare iodo” i hp acl 2 we Conrrapivtep.—The Sacramento Star conthe San Juan fatal mining at that place last te Was at work ch isa dred feet deep, when the bank 8 any of the previous usual premonitione ee Harrington was warned by the ery of " . panion, but before he could do more than ne around, the bank was upon him, and must nati killed him instantly. The intelligence of med accident soon spread, and attracted to the Me spot about two hundred persons, many of wh worked hard and long to uncover Mr. Harr: i ton’s body, although there was iminent risk . themselves from another cave, The agoni ~ wife of the deceased was on the bank athe time, and would not leave unti} she saw the crushed form of her husband, Mr. Harringto was a native of Virginia, emigrated to Calin . nia in 1852, and bas resided at San Juan te «8 several years. He was between thirty-two Mo thirty-three years of aze, and leaves a wife and three children. Press we learn the particulars of a accident which occurred Thursday. Mr. James Har ened) Forxey’s Press.—A club of eighty-five sub. scribers to Forney’s Press was made UP in thig place last week, and the money forwarded to the publisher by the steamer of the 5th, This is an increase of some fifteen or twent subscribers over the number taken in this place last year. In addition to those subscribed for direct, a large number of the same Paper are received by every steamer and sold by the book sellers. We believe the Press has a larger cir. culation in this county than any other Eastern journal. Tug Matis.—We hear much complaint of jp. regularity of the Sacramento =ail, Papers and letters from San Francisco are frequently allowed to lay over a day in the Sacramento office. A few days ago, a mail bag of letters and papers, directed to different points in the southern mines, was received at the office in this place from Sacramento, which was sent back the next day. Knights Templars.—The regular meetings of Nevada Commandry ef Knights Templars, are held at Masonic Hall, corner of Broad & Pine Streets on the lst and 3d Thursdays, in each month—Viniting Sir Knights are invited to attend. THOS. H. CASWELL, Nevada March 1859, Commander, GARDEN SEEDS, Frah— For Sale by K. F. SPENCE, 23-tf Druggi«t & Apothecary, Nevada. e! FLOWER sEEDs, Assorted == a For Sale by E. F. SPENCE, 23-+£ Druggist & Apothecary, Nevada, REMOVAL KEYSTONE MARKET!!! TS MARKET HAS LATELY BEEN removed from the ‘‘Varieties Store,’’ to the South side of Commercial street, Nevada, [Nearly opposite the ST. LOUIS HOTEL.) MEATS, and the choicest Vegetables constantly on hand; Also, GAME of all kinds in season, and every article of Farm produce required for family use. FRESH BEEF, PORK AND MUTTON, CHICKENS, FRESH EGGS, BUTTER, CHEESE, &c. &eww AT THE LOWEST MARKET RATES. -g@@ Being determined to sell a goed article of Meats as low as they can be afforded, I respectfully solicit the patronage of Hotel keepers, Families and others. A. McALLISTER, Pro’r. Nevada March 8th 1859.—23-tf FREEMAN c& COoO’Ss, EXPRESS. — A7E ARE NOW RUNNING A DAILY EXPRESS to all the following points, viz :— Auburn, Mokelumne Hill, Angel's, Martinez, Amador, Murphy's, Benicia, Nevada, Columbia, Napa, Campo Seco, Negro Hill, Coloma, Oroville, Chinese Camp, Petaluma, Dutch Fiat, Vlacerville, Douglas Fiat, Poverty Bar, Diamond Springs, Redwood City, Drytown, Rough & Ready, El Dorado, San Francisco, Forest Hill, Sacramento, Folsom, San Jose, Georgetown, Santa Clara, Grass Valley, Salmon Falls, Greenwood, Stockton, Iowa City, San Andreas, Iowa Hill, shaw’s Flat, Illinoistown, Sutter Creek, Jackson, Sonora, Jamestown, Voleano, Knight’s Ferry, Vallecito, Lancha Plana, Vallejo, Marysville, Yankee Jim’s, Michigan Bar. As soon as arrangements can be perfected, we will run @ Daily Express, to all points in the Northern and Southern mines ; also, to all points on the Northern and Southern coast. C. 8, HIGGINS, Superintendent. The Office of Freeman & Co’s. > gh 9 in this City is, at the junction of Main & Commercial Streets, right on the bend of said streets, HENRY MACKIE, Ag’t. Nevada, March Ist 1859.—23-3m UMMONS.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA,— County of Nevada, Township of Little York. Before J. E. Squire J. P. People of the State of California to H. D, REED :— You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned Justice of the Peace, at his office in said township, on SATURDAY the ninth day of July a, p. 1859, at 12 o’clock M., to answer to the complaint of MARTIN BRANNAN, who demands of you the sum ofone hundred and six dollars and seventy-seven cents, principal and interest on a promissory note given by you to him on the ninth day of May 1855, for forty-four dollars and sixty-one cents with interest at two per cent per month. On failure #0 to appear and answer, Judgment will be rendered against you for the said of one hundred and six dollars and seventy-seven cents, and costs of suit. Given under my hand, this 1st day of March 4. p. 1859. J. E. SQUIRE, J. P. On reading and filing the affidavit of plaintiff in the above suit, and it ay pearing therefrom that said defendant has deparied from, and resides out of said State of California, and that said plaintiff hasa just cause vf action against said defendant. It is therefore ordered, and! do hereby direct that service of the foregoing summons be made on said defendant, by publication in the Nevada Democrat, a newspaper printed and published in said county of Nevada, and most likely to give notice to said defendant, once a week successively for three months. Given under my hand at Little York aforesaid, this Ist day of March A. D. 1859. J. E. SQUIRE, J. P. A true copy of the original on file in my office. 23-3m J. E. SQUIRE, J. be a Nae eae UMMONS.~STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Nevada, Township of Little York. Before J. E. Squire, Justice of the Peace. os People of the State of California to G. W. WOOLSON — You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned Justice of the Peace, at his office in said township, on SATURDAY the ninth day of July a. p. 189, aon o’clock M., to answer to the complaint of MARTIN BREA; NAN, who demands of you the sum ofone hundred will sixteen dollars, principal on a promissory note or due 4 made by you on the 26th day of June 1852, for said a with interest at 8 per cent per month from date—togterr with said interest, amounting in the whole to n be se On failure so to appear and answer, judgment wi steel and dered against you for the said sum of three bun . ninety-four dollars and forty cents and a pe 1859. w * Given under my hand, this 1st aay, ; C SQUIRE, iP , ; Bh Fe tiff in the On reading and filing the affidayit of plain’ t above suit, and it appearing therfrom that said er has departed from, and resides out of said caer ro. nia, and that said plaintiff has « just cause ae ri against said defendant. It is therefore ordered 3d hereby direct, that service of the foregoing #UmAT a, made on said defendant by publication in the . a newspaper printed and published io? Nevada, and most likely to give ae det t, once a week successivel, for three _ this 1st Given under my haad at Little York seQUIRE, 7. Ps day of March 1859. ‘nal cinta aga A ox ad of the original on 7 ESQUIRE, J. Pr

H 2 EE er er NEVADA DEMOCRAT. is au to recelve subseri; and collect and receipt for the same. Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco. Fie is authorised to receive ad ts, and eolfect and receipt for the same. A. Badianr is our su at Sacramento, te receive advertisements Oe eaklect the same. “ NEVADA, WZDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 1859. ~ Tue Duxcompe Cass.—The certificate of election of Dr. Chas. Duncombe to the Assembly was presented to that body on Wednesday last. Objections were made to the reception of the certificate, and after some wrangling, it was referred to the committee on elections. The next day, the minority of the committee reported that the certificate was all right, and recom’ mended that Duncombe be sworn in as a member. The majority reported that the certificate was correct on its face, and referred it back without any recommendation as to what action the Assembly should take. The minority report was adopted by a vote of 31 to 30; notice was given, however, of a motion to reconsider. On Friday, a statement of the number of votes east in the county for the several candidates was presented, together with an application of W.N. Bacon to be admitted to the seat in the Assembly to which Dr. Duncombe had been elected. The motion to admit Duncombe was then reconsidered, and the whole matter referyed again to the committee on elections. Several members of the committee were excused from acting in the case, and no one was willing to act in their place. On Saturday, the Speaker endeavored to fill the vacancies by the appointment of four Republicans, but they declined serving. The majority of the Assembly’ are evidently determined to keep Dr. Duncombe out of the seat to which the people of Sacramento have elected him, and it would not be at all surprising if they should go so far as to give the seat to the man who was defeated by the people. Anus or Power.—On Monday of last week, # resolution was adopted by the Assembly, appropriating fourteen dollars a day, out of the contingent fend of that body, te pay M. G. Upton for his services as associate editor uf the Democratic Standard, It seems the new Administration paper is not able to sustain itself on its own merits, and a sufficient number of timeserving Assemblymen are found to vote away the people’s money for the purpose of keeping the institation alive. As the pay of one editor is but a small portion of the expense of keeping up a daily paper, it is probable another appropriation wil} be made before the session closes, There is now between $600,000 and 700,000 in the State Treasury; it was collected from the people in the shape of taxes, and to what better use can it be applied than in the support of a stupidly dull paper devoted to puffing our legislative Solons? If the Lecompton Assemblymen could adopt some plan to compel people to read the paper, they would well merit the gratitude of their Federal masters. The following is the vote by which the resolution was adopted : Ayes—Mesers, Armstrong, Bates, Buck, Burdick, Barclay. Cahalan, Lente Daggett, Davis, Dow, Dunlap, Eagon, Ellis, Ensworth, Gregory, Gwinn, Hancock, Holman, Howe, Johnson, Lamar, Leepanse Lefever, Lies, Lightner, Lull, Malarin, Mount, Pico, Roane, Rodgers, Sheridan, Squires, Street, Tipton, Vaughan, Wing, Whitman, Young, Mr. Speaker—40. Noes—Messrs. Banks, Briggs, Caine, Caldwell, Canon, Cherry, Coleman, Crenshaw, DeLong, Fuller, Imus, Jackson, Murray, Shepard. Slingerland, Sloss, Springer, Taylor, Watkins, Whealdon, Whitney—21. It will be seen that Armstrong, Cahalao, and Young, of this county, voted for the resolution, Caldwell voted against, and Phil, Moore dodged the question. DistincuisHeD DerarTure.—Professor Geo. Washington Newton Raenhart, the distinguished poet, temperance lecturer, &c., took his departure for the Eastern States, on the steamer Orizaba, which sailed on the 5th inst. The Professor has resided in California about five years, during which time he has not been troubled with a superabundance of funds; but the competition among the steamship companies having greatly reduced the fare, he was happiTy enabled to raise the wherewithai to pay his passage to the East, where we trust be will find amore extensive and congenial fleld for the display of bis varied talents, and the discharge of those duties which men of genius owe to their less gifted fellows. Tax Homesteap Law.—A bill bas passed the Senate extending the provisions of the homestead law co as to include single persons, male or female, within the scope of its influence. The amount to be reserved as a homestead by a family is $5,000, the same as heretofore; the amount to be retained by single persons is $2,500, Tue Vieriance Commitren.—We have received from an unknown source a pamphlet of 100 pages, entitled, “History of the Vigilance Committee of San Francisco, with the names of its officers.” So farasweare able to judge, it gives a truthful narative of the events which happened in San Francisco during the summer of 1856, and the reflections of the author are appropriate and just. rn Reat Estate.—The briok building of J. 0. Abbott, on the corner of Pine & Commercial streets, and the vacant lot on the opposite corner, were disposed of yesterday, at Sheriff’s sale, for fifty dollars. The property was purchased by Mr. Kelsey, who holds mortgages on the two lots amounting to about $13,000. Atiantic Parers.—J, E. Hamlin and G. W ‘Welch have our thanks for Eastern papers received by the late mail steamer. Our thanks are also due Messrs. Stratman, McGinn & Co., of San Francisco, for files of the Jrish News and the Southern Citizen. Rev. 8S. D. Srmmonps, Presiding Elder of the Marysville District, will preach at the M. E. Church, Broad street, on Saturday evening and Sunday morning next. Express Favors.—We are indebted to Wells, Fargo & Co, for express favors extended to this office. A We call attention to the advertisement of Freeman & Co., in another column. a a A bill Sedore!iaictioed, inte the Assembly making some important changes in the syeand . tem of colleeting and disbursing the road tax. *. ‘We have not seen the bill, but understand that its provisions are briefly as follows: It reduces the road tax to $2,50; makes each township a road district ; provides for the appointment of a collector in each, who receives fifty cents for each road tax collected ; the remaining two dol. lars goes into a township road fund, and can only be used in such manner as the citizens of the townehip may direct. We do not know whether the township collectors are to be elected by the people, or by the Board of Supervisors ; nor do we know the manner in which it is proposed that the people of the respective townships shall determine as to the disposition of their township fund. The latter is perhaps the most important feature of the bill, and should not be overlooked. As there are no township governments, provision could be made authorizing the citizens of each township to assemble at stated times, in mass meeting, and make such disposition of the fund as a majority should think proper. This would be democratic, and we believe would be found to work satisfactorily. : Aradical change is needed in the system of colleeting and disbursing the road tax. It would not be possible to invent a worse plan than we have at present, and there is at least a chance that any change which may be made will be an improvement. The emall amount of money colleeted on the property tax for road purposes, and which is under the immediate control of the Board of Supervisors, has generally been judiciously expended in this county, and whatever other changes may be made, it is desirable that aemall road fund should be placed at their disposal. But the system of appointing twenty or thirty Road Overseers to collect and appropriate the road poll tax has worked badly, and accomplished but little good. The reports of those officers, for the past two or three years, will show that twothirds of the amount which they have collected has been swallowed upin the expense of collecting and disbursing it. This is not so much the fault of the Road Overseers as it is the fault of the system under which they are required to act. It is not surprising that people should be loth to pay their road tax, when but a small portion of it is likely to be appropriated for the purpose intended. But let the people understand that four-fifths of the amount collected will be applied to improving the roads in their neighborhood, and they will have less hesitation in paying the tax. —— The Object it has Attained. The Jouurnal announces that in the discussion of the Griffin matter, its object is attained. Of its public achievements in this line all are cognizant, Each week’s issue of that paper bas contained a column of falsehood, clothed in the foulest vituperation. If the intention of the Journal was to exhibit ite qualification as a scavenger, or to demonstrate the inefficiency of billingsgate against facts, to eantrast a plain naration with mere blackguard denunciation, we congratulate it upon the complete success of its experiment. The Journal opened the campaign as the champion of injured innocence; it sneaks out of the battle with whining apologies for the grossest negligence; it demands proof, and meets the facts we publish with the veriest pettifogging. All it has asserted as facts we have disproved, and it has abandoned all of its positions, save its native and shameleas effrontery. In all this it is not eaey to understand what decent or desirable object the Journal has attained. But a peep behind the scenes shows the actuating motive. The patronage of the Sheriff’s office was the price of the Journal’s gall; this was the mess of pottage for which it prostituted its independence and fidelity as a public journal. We trust the Journal may not be disappointed; that it may receive from its employers the hireling reward for which it stooped so low. To the public we leave the motive, the means, and the accomplishment of our contemporary. Our course in this matter has been actuated by the sole consideration of duty as journalists. To the gross diriliction of a public officer, we adverted in terms fully justified by the act itself. The premises upon which we acted are with the community, and we leave the concluclusion and the matter freely with them. Ksystons Marxet.—McAllister bas removed the Keystone market from the Variety Store, to the opposite side of Commercial, where he would be pleased to see all his old customers. He has constantly on hand fresh beef, pork, vegetables, and all other eaiables in his line. oe Croraine.—Our friend Sol. Kohlman bas just received an immense stock of clothing, adapted to the season, and of the best quality. He still holds forth at his old stand, corner of Broad and Pine streets, and is determined to sell as cheap as the cheapest. A Pack Train, of some thirty or forty mules, loaded with goods for Messrs Baker & Wymore, grocers, arrived in this place yeaterday evening, from Marysville. The roads are now almost impassable for wagons. “Sraats-Zerrona.’’—A German paper of the above name made its appearance in Sacramento, the firet number of which was issued on Saturday last. It is published tri-weekly, by Wagner & Wolleb. Tue Butxneap.—A committee of the Assembly have been sent to San Francisco, to examine the condition of the harbor, and ascertain whether or not a bulkhead, or sea wall, is necessary. ; Downi&viLir.—We have received no Dow nieville papers for over two weeks, and all commnnieation with that place seems to be cut off Fears are entertained that the “hole in the ground” is filled up with snow. Wa are indebted to Mr. H. F. Williams, eorresponding Secretary, for the reports of the first and second industrial exhibitions of the Mechanics’ Institute of San Francisco. Forgst Crry.—A gentleman who came down from Forest City, informs us that the snow is from ten to fifteen feet deep in that section. Tax Live Osx Company took out of their claims, for the week ending Saturday last, $7,827. of the contest. Venitian provinces grudgingly bear the despotic rule of Austria, and are prepared for a general revolt should the least prospect of success be offered them. Well-grounded hopes are entertained that Victor Emanuel, tha King of Sardinia, has determined to place himself at The Acquisition of Cuba. Mr. Slidell, of Lonisiana, appropriating $30,000,000, and placing it at the disposal of the President, for the purpose of purchasing the Island of Cuba from Spain. A similar bill bas also been introduced in the House of Representatives, and it is understood that a majority of both branches of Congress were in favor of the measure. The adjournment took place, however, on the 3d of this month, and so much other business was before Congress, that it is scarcely probable the appropriation was made. Many of the warmest advocates of Cuba annexation, had come out in opposition to the bill, for the reason that they believed its passage would rather retard than hasten the acquisition of the island. From the report of a debate in the Spanish Cortes, it would appear that all attempts to purchase Cuba will be vain. The Spanish people would consider it an indelible national disgrace to sell a foot of territory, and the offer to purchase will be taken as an insult. There are no two parties in Spain upon this question; but all are agreed that it would be a surrender of their national honor and dignity for the government to listen a mement to propositions for transferring the island to the UniA bill was Introduced in the U. 8. Senate, by . ted States, fora money consideration. Such being the case, the proposed appropriation would seem to be mere boy’s play. Not only will it fail to accomplish the object intended, bot it may have a tendency to defeat that object entirely. The passage of the bill will at least put England and France on their guard as to the intentions of our government, and active measures would at once be taken by those powers to prevent the transfer of the Island, The plan said to have been suggested by Senator Douglas—to seize the island on the occurrence of another Black Warrior outrage, and negotiate afterwards—is the orly effectual course that our government can adopt to get possession of Cuba, But there are some serious objections to our government adopting such a policy. It would certainly lead toa war with Spain, and she would undoubtedly have England and France for allies; and even if our government should succeed in gaining complete possession of the island, it could only be held by @ strong military force. The Cubans are hostile towards our government, and for a long time at least, they would have to be treated as a conquered people. Whether or not the plan of seizing the island, for the redress of an outrage, would be justifiable, would be owing altogether to the magnitude of the outrage to be redressed. The peaceable acquisition of Cubs, with the consent of its inhabitants, is greatly to be desired, It would make a fine State of the American confederacy, and ina few years would rival some of the more populous and wealthy of the Northern States, But the policy of acquiring the island at the expense of a war with the leading European powers may well be doubted; and its acquisition on any terms, unless it can be effected by the consent of its inhabitants, is not desirable. Affairs of Europe. Europe is again in aferment. The prospects ofa rupture between France and Austria are highly flattering, and Italy is to be the theater The Italians of the Lombardothe head of a movement to drive the Austrians out of Italy, and that Louis Napoleon will make common cause with the Italians, has recently been contracted between Prince A marriage Napoleon, the cousin of the Freneh Emperor, and Clothilde, the daughter of the King of Sardinia; and the Italians regard this alliance asa pledge of the united action of Sardinia and France in the affairsof Italy. An address of Victor Emanuel to the Chambers has also been construed into a warlike sense. In this he says that ‘the politieal horizon is not clear,” and that Sardinia “is not insensible to Italy’s cry of anguish.” Austria had dispatched large bodies of troops to strengthen her garrisons at Milan and other places in Italy, and Sardinian troops were moving towards the frontiers of Lombardy. The French army was being placed on a war footing, and orders had been given for 30,000 of the French troops in Algeria to cross over into Italy from the African coast. General McMahon is to command the French forces in Italy. The money market throughout Europe has been seriously affected by this threatening state of affairs, and all kinds of government securities were rapidly depreciating. The English funds had declined two per cent., the French and Sardinian five per cent., Austrian six per cent., and the stocks of other governments had declined more or less. Altogether, it was estimated that the nominal value of property invested in government stocks had diminished to the amount of about $300,000,000. The money market is a pretty safe index of the state of public feeling, and the public funds would not have depreciated to such an extent had not the ramors of war been well founded. It is, of course, impossible to forsee the course of events, There is really no cause for aruapture between France and Austria, and the present state of affaire is attributed by many to a desiga on the part of the French Emperor to place a member of his own family upon an Italian throne. The marriage of Prince Napoleon with the Sardinian princess has strengthened this supposition. But time alone can fathom the designs of Louis Napoleon. Whatever may happen, the condition of Italy cannot be made worse than it is at present. The Italians have long been trampled under the iron heel of despotism, and they would gladly exchange the Austrian for the French rule. Ifa struggle ensues, there isa chance, at least, that something may be done for the cause of human liberty. Crime in Piacer.—The Grand Jury of Placer county, at a late session, found nineteen indictments, one presentment, and six cases were ignored. LavuncneD.—The government steamer which has been in course of construction for some time at Mare Island, was launched on Saturday. It is 155 feet in length, 26 feet wide, and of 456 tons measurement. Its cost is about $150,: Arrival of the @verland Mail, The overland mail arrived at San Jose on Saturday evoiting, with dates from St. Louis to Feb. 10th. It brings some Western news not brought by the steamer. Maj. Culbertson, of the American Fur Co., had arrived at St. Louis, from the head waters of the Missouri, with $1,300 in gold dust, procured from new mines discovered in the Rocky mountains. The Kansas disturbances still continue. Montgomery, was at Lawrence, awaiting the action of the Grand Jory. It is reported that . Old Joe Brown bas captured and hung the U. S. . Deputy Marshal sent to arrest him. The Missouri Legiglature has placed $30,000in the hands of the Governor, for the protection of the border. Threats of an invasion from Kansas are still uttered. In the Missouri Senate, resolutions endorsing the policy of Bucbanan’s Administration had been adopted, and in the Illinois Senate similar resolutions recelved but two votes out of twenty-two. The Democrats and Republicans of the Illinois Legislature are so completely at loggerheads that the latter threaten to withdraw in a body, go home, and leave their antagonists without a quorum. pi Rosperies in Pracer County.—The rogues . seem to have selected Placer county, for the time being, as affording the most inviting field for the display of their villainy. The following robberies are chronicled by the Auburn Herald . of Saturday : On Wednesday night a man stopped at the . Franklin House, on the Sacramento road, and . before morning left, taking with him a double. barreled shot-gun that was in the bar-room, but did not succeed in obtaining any money. We also hear, though the story is rather unconnected, that Mr. Harlan, who keeps store a) few rods above the Franklin House, and another person, were sropped near the store-house by some ruffians, Mr. Harlan knocked down with

a revolver and severely injured, and his companion robbed of some $60. The latter was threatened with death if he resisted. Whether this affair occurred on the same night the guo was stolen from the Franklin House, we are not informed. Oo Thursday, in broad daylight, two Chinamen were stopped onthe road about three miles north-west of Aubnrn, on the road above Millertown, and a revolver and about $40 in money taken from them. The Chinamen sa one of the robbers had a shot-gun. It is possible this is the same gang who committed the depredations at and near the Franklin House. . Curxesx Dirricu.tixs.—Considerable excite. ment was created in Shasta county last week, in consequence of the expulsion of the Chinese from their claims by white miners. A number of white men were arrested for mal-treating Chinamen, and onan attempt being made to rescue them the Sheriff called on the citizens to sustain the law. The call was responded to by such numbers that the rioters thought it prudent to let the law take its course. The parties arrested were subsequently tried and . acquitted, and at last accounts ‘everything was . just compensation therefor. quiet, Maryrsvitie.—The municipal election takes place at Marysville in a week or two, and the parties are already in the field with their candidates. The Democrats have nominated Wm. Singer for Mayor, Jesse O. Goodwin for Recerder, and A. W. Johnston for Marshal; the nominees of the Administration party are, S.C. Tompkins for Mayor, H. P. Watkins for Recorder, and A. J. Barkley for Marshal. At the primary elections, the Democratic vote exceeded tae vote of the Administration party by over a hundred. Crossine THE Istumus.—A correspondent of a San Francisco paper, says that, ashe was crossing the Isthmus of Tehuantepoc, in January last, he met a number of passengers just off the steamer Quaker City. Among them were ten or twelve ladies who were mounted in a style that did not require the use of side-saddles, and their hoops were suspended very gracefully over the pommel. Sauine or THE Steamers.—The steamers Sonora and Orizaba sailed for Panama on the 5th. The Sonora took 476 passengers and $1,327,260 in treasure. The Orizaba carried 725 passengers and $134,320 in treasure. A Coxtemrt Case.—Judge Norton, of the 12th District Court, San Francisco, has ordered the Board of Supervisors of that county to be imprisoned for contempt, unless they immediately comply with an order of his Court. Pus. Docs.—Senators Gwin and Broderick, and Representative Scott, have our thanks for Congressional documents. Sap Occurrence.—The San Joaqain RepubIslands. L By the arrival of the bark Fanny Major, from Honolula, we have intelligence of a terrific voleanic eruption of Mount Mauna Loa, 00 . i, the Wisconsin Cut whi one of the Sandwich Islands. The mountain is 6,500 feet above the level of the sea, the crater is 300 feet in diameter, and emitsa column 1,000 feet high. The eruption commenced on the 23d of January, and on the 3lst the stream of lava had reached the sea, having traversed a distance of thirty-eight miles in eight days. A great many people had left Honolula to witness the sight. A correspondent of the Honolula Advertiser . gives the following description of the flow of . va: ‘ dome of the finest scenes of flow were the cascades or falls formed in it before the stream reached the plain. There were several of them and they appeared to be changing and new ones formed in different localities as new streams were made. One, however, which appeared without change for two days, must have been 80 to 100 feet in height. First there The Volcaute Eruption on the-Sandwich. Fyrat Maxie Accivext.—From was a fall, then below were cascades or rapids. To watch this fall during the night when the bright red-hot stream of lava was flowing over it at the rate of ten miles an hour, like water, was @ scene not often witnessed, and never to be forgotten. In fact, the lava near its source has all tbe characteristics of a river of water . flowing rapidly along, and gurgling with cas. cades, rapids, currents and falls. On the forenoon of our arrival at the camping ground,a new stream started some few miles below the crater, which had evidently been dammed up by some obstruction, and came rushing down with tremendous noise and fury through the thick jungle which lay in its track, burning the cracking trees, and sending up a thick smoke almost as dense as that from the crater. This stream, from the time it broke away from its embankment, moved along two miles an hour till it reached the vicinity of our camp, when its progress was checked, and it moved not more than a quarter of a mile an hour. But it formed a grand sight. Here was a stream of lava rolling over the plain, twenty or twenty-five feet in height, and an eighth of a mile in width, though its width varied a great deal, sometimes broader, sometimes narrower. It was in fact, a mass or pile of red-hot stones, resembling a pile of coals on fire, borne along by the liquid lava stream underneath. As it moved slowly along, large red boulders would roll down the sides, breaking into a thousand small stones, crushing and burning the trees which lay in the track. It is impossible to give atrue conception of the immense force and power of this lava stream, bearing along as it does an almost inconceivable mass. It reminds us most vividly of the breaking up of the ice in a large river, only the imagination must stretch the comparison and suppose the ice piled up twenty five feet, and thus borne along by the current beneath, the whole width of the river moving at the same time, crashing and breaking and piling upcones and irregular masses on top. But even this comparison is far below the reality—to be conceived it must be seen. Private Property for Public Uses, In the Congressional Globe, ot Jan. 26th, we find the following proceedings in the Senate : Mr. Broderick—I ask the consent of the Senate, toenable me to move to take upa Dill which has been long pending, to provide for taking private property for pubblic use, allowing The bill was introduced by the honorable Senator from Louisiana, (Mr. Beojamin,) just before the adjournment of the last session, after the expose that was made in regard to a purchase for the site of a fort at the mouth of the harbor of San Francisco. I hope that this bill will give rise to no debate. I would not urge it at this time, if it were not that I know that the parties owning that property have their agents in Washington, who are trying to urge upon the Seeretary of War the necessity of purchasing the property at the very high price of $200,000. I state to the Senate that the amount of property required for the fort will not cost more than $5,000, and these parties are asking $200,000 for this site. By the passage of this bill, the property can be condemned, and the government can go on and build the fort. I hope that I shall have the co-operation of my colleague, because thisisa very important bill, one that concerns our State vitally. This fraud was arrested by the prompt action of the Secretary of War during the last session, and I hope that the Senate will pass the bill now, so that it can go to the other House, and pass during the week, and become alaw. The amount of monps appropriated can then be expended for the ort. Mr. Davis—I am afraid that this will bring on debate. It is not special, I understand, but general legislation on the subject. aud involves questions in which nearly every Senator would feel more or less interest. The principles will probably have to be discussed at some length. I hope, therefore, the Senator from California will avail himself of another opportunity. Mr. Broderick—Well, sir I withdraw the morag the present, to let the Senator take up is bill. TriaL or Cart. Brntings—Parinru. OccurRENCE.—The evidence in the case of Captain Billings, charged with barraty, on trial in the U.S. Circuit Court, has closed. Mr. Manchester, for the accused, addressed the jury, and was followed by Mr. Della Torre, for the United States. During the progress of the last named gentleman’s remarks, Captain Billings got sudlican of Friday says that a promising boy, a . denly ill, and had to be taken out of the Court son of Dr. Ray, of Vallecito, « few days since. room. His ailment was in the nature of hysteswallowed a seed or nut of a pine burr, which. rics, and the shrieks of the unfortunate man by some means he had obtained possession of. . were really appalling. In consequence of this The seed lodged in his windpipe, and after con. occurrence, the trial was postponed until totinued and repeated attempts were made tore-. morrow (Saturday) morning. The address of move it, the little fellow died from the effects . Mr. Manchester to the jury affected every one of it. He was about seven years of age. present. It was well calculated to excite intense sympathy for the unfortunate accused and his Tue Timsvctoo Murper.—Matt. Woods, Sher. family, who were present. His wife shows a iff of Yuba county, offers a reward of five hun-. ™atchless devotion to him; a devotion not often dred dollars for the arrest of G. W. Dobbins, . 8ee0 in these days. The circumstances of the alias “Red,’’? who shot Samuel Jones at Tim. C#8¢ are sufficient to call into exercise the fulbuetoo on the 28th ult. Dobbins is about five . lest clemency towards Mr. Billings—S. F. feet ten inches high; florid complection, slight. Jerald, March 4th. y proche face, and wore a sandy beard on e chin. Gen. Wm, WALKER.—The Mobile Mercury, of Ssvens.y Insonep.—While at work in a tun. ® recent date, announces that Gen. Wm. Walnel at Loafer’s Hollow, in El Dorado county, ker has been admitted into the Catholic Church: last Wednesday, a young man named William. On yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock, a large Ricord was dangerously injured by the caving . concourse of citizens, any many strangers visof the tunnel. A heavy boulder fell upon him . iting our city, were attracted to the Catholic and crushed his body so badly that doubts are . Cathedral by a rumor that Gen. Wm. Walker entertained of his recovery. pe grey at a ime, be initiated into the bosom a te of the Catholic Church. All the surroundings Corntno Derartuent CLosep.—The Superin. rendered the occasion one of solemn taterent teddent of the San Francisco Mint gives notice . The season of the year and the hour gave to to depositors, that the appointment of a new . the Cathedral that “dim religious light” so faCoiner, in the U.S. Branch Mint, will render . vorable to serious impressions, We cannot necessary a temporary closing of the Coining . give the details of what occurred, but suffice it Department, in order to complete the settlement . to say that Gen. Walker is now a member of of the accounts of the retiring officer. the Catholic Church, to whose fold he has been led, we have no doubt, by overwhelming conviction, as he was raised after the strictest sect a Presbyterian, and, we have heard, prepared himeelf for the services of the pulpit in that denomination. Cowuntpine Arrair.—A Mrs. Heintze cowhided aman named Sturms in Stockton on Wednesday last, for writing against her. Cuaries G. Wexsu, an old citizen of Shasta, fell dead, on the 3d inst., from the bursting of a blood vessel. InpIaN WrEcKERS.—By late dates from Florida, we learn that Tiger Tail and his Seminole braves have gone into the wrecking business. They recently, in company with some profeetradicts the report, that Mr. and Mrs. Joh Wood had settled their matrimonial aiatences. mats pesin page ig bounds ga mcs Rede ’ George Corran was elected President of the . While the wreckers were saving the cargo, TiSan Francisco Mechanics’ Institute, on the 4th . S&T Tail and his warriors got gloriously drunk instant, on some brandy found on board the ship. The Winn Wen, coudsaakant Ahoiaeratiee. o4sduenee [ate of eget aly dof A aged dha e sureties of Henry . coast of Africa, an ti Bates, late State Treasurer, had passed both om the nature of her car , suspicion i branches of the Legislature. for eeaare iodo” i hp acl 2 we Conrrapivtep.—The Sacramento Star conthe San Juan fatal mining at that place last te Was at work ch isa dred feet deep, when the bank 8 any of the previous usual premonitione ee Harrington was warned by the ery of " . panion, but before he could do more than ne around, the bank was upon him, and must nati killed him instantly. The intelligence of med accident soon spread, and attracted to the Me spot about two hundred persons, many of wh worked hard and long to uncover Mr. Harr: i ton’s body, although there was iminent risk . themselves from another cave, The agoni ~ wife of the deceased was on the bank athe time, and would not leave unti} she saw the crushed form of her husband, Mr. Harringto was a native of Virginia, emigrated to Calin . nia in 1852, and bas resided at San Juan te «8 several years. He was between thirty-two Mo thirty-three years of aze, and leaves a wife and three children. Press we learn the particulars of a accident which occurred Thursday. Mr. James Har ened) Forxey’s Press.—A club of eighty-five sub. scribers to Forney’s Press was made UP in thig place last week, and the money forwarded to the publisher by the steamer of the 5th, This is an increase of some fifteen or twent subscribers over the number taken in this place last year. In addition to those subscribed for direct, a large number of the same Paper are received by every steamer and sold by the book sellers. We believe the Press has a larger cir. culation in this county than any other Eastern journal. Tug Matis.—We hear much complaint of jp. regularity of the Sacramento =ail, Papers and letters from San Francisco are frequently allowed to lay over a day in the Sacramento office. A few days ago, a mail bag of letters and papers, directed to different points in the southern mines, was received at the office in this place from Sacramento, which was sent back the next day. Knights Templars.—The regular meetings of Nevada Commandry ef Knights Templars, are held at Masonic Hall, corner of Broad & Pine Streets on the lst and 3d Thursdays, in each month—Viniting Sir Knights are invited to attend. THOS. H. CASWELL, Nevada March 1859, Commander, GARDEN SEEDS, Frah— For Sale by K. F. SPENCE, 23-tf Druggi«t & Apothecary, Nevada. e! FLOWER sEEDs, Assorted == a For Sale by E. F. SPENCE, 23-+£ Druggist & Apothecary, Nevada, REMOVAL KEYSTONE MARKET!!! TS MARKET HAS LATELY BEEN removed from the ‘‘Varieties Store,’’ to the South side of Commercial street, Nevada, [Nearly opposite the ST. LOUIS HOTEL.) MEATS, and the choicest Vegetables constantly on hand; Also, GAME of all kinds in season, and every article of Farm produce required for family use. FRESH BEEF, PORK AND MUTTON, CHICKENS, FRESH EGGS, BUTTER, CHEESE, &c. &eww AT THE LOWEST MARKET RATES. -g@@ Being determined to sell a goed article of Meats as low as they can be afforded, I respectfully solicit the patronage of Hotel keepers, Families and others. A. McALLISTER, Pro’r. Nevada March 8th 1859.—23-tf FREEMAN c& COoO’Ss, EXPRESS. — A7E ARE NOW RUNNING A DAILY EXPRESS to all the following points, viz :— Auburn, Mokelumne Hill, Angel's, Martinez, Amador, Murphy's, Benicia, Nevada, Columbia, Napa, Campo Seco, Negro Hill, Coloma, Oroville, Chinese Camp, Petaluma, Dutch Fiat, Vlacerville, Douglas Fiat, Poverty Bar, Diamond Springs, Redwood City, Drytown, Rough & Ready, El Dorado, San Francisco, Forest Hill, Sacramento, Folsom, San Jose, Georgetown, Santa Clara, Grass Valley, Salmon Falls, Greenwood, Stockton, Iowa City, San Andreas, Iowa Hill, shaw’s Flat, Illinoistown, Sutter Creek, Jackson, Sonora, Jamestown, Voleano, Knight’s Ferry, Vallecito, Lancha Plana, Vallejo, Marysville, Yankee Jim’s, Michigan Bar. As soon as arrangements can be perfected, we will run @ Daily Express, to all points in the Northern and Southern mines ; also, to all points on the Northern and Southern coast. C. 8, HIGGINS, Superintendent. The Office of Freeman & Co’s. > gh 9 in this City is, at the junction of Main & Commercial Streets, right on the bend of said streets, HENRY MACKIE, Ag’t. Nevada, March Ist 1859.—23-3m UMMONS.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA,— County of Nevada, Township of Little York. Before J. E. Squire J. P. People of the State of California to H. D, REED :— You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned Justice of the Peace, at his office in said township, on SATURDAY the ninth day of July a, p. 1859, at 12 o’clock M., to answer to the complaint of MARTIN BRANNAN, who demands of you the sum ofone hundred and six dollars and seventy-seven cents, principal and interest on a promissory note given by you to him on the ninth day of May 1855, for forty-four dollars and sixty-one cents with interest at two per cent per month. On failure #0 to appear and answer, Judgment will be rendered against you for the said of one hundred and six dollars and seventy-seven cents, and costs of suit. Given under my hand, this 1st day of March 4. p. 1859. J. E. SQUIRE, J. P. On reading and filing the affidavit of plaintiff in the above suit, and it ay pearing therefrom that said defendant has deparied from, and resides out of said State of California, and that said plaintiff hasa just cause vf action against said defendant. It is therefore ordered, and! do hereby direct that service of the foregoing summons be made on said defendant, by publication in the Nevada Democrat, a newspaper printed and published in said county of Nevada, and most likely to give notice to said defendant, once a week successively for three months. Given under my hand at Little York aforesaid, this Ist day of March A. D. 1859. J. E. SQUIRE, J. P. A true copy of the original on file in my office. 23-3m J. E. SQUIRE, J. be a Nae eae UMMONS.~STATE OF CALIFORNIA County of Nevada, Township of Little York. Before J. E. Squire, Justice of the Peace. os People of the State of California to G. W. WOOLSON — You are hereby summoned to appear before the undersigned Justice of the Peace, at his office in said township, on SATURDAY the ninth day of July a. p. 189, aon o’clock M., to answer to the complaint of MARTIN BREA; NAN, who demands of you the sum ofone hundred will sixteen dollars, principal on a promissory note or due 4 made by you on the 26th day of June 1852, for said a with interest at 8 per cent per month from date—togterr with said interest, amounting in the whole to n be se On failure so to appear and answer, judgment wi steel and dered against you for the said sum of three bun . ninety-four dollars and forty cents and a pe 1859. w * Given under my hand, this 1st aay, ; C SQUIRE, iP , ; Bh Fe tiff in the On reading and filing the affidayit of plain’ t above suit, and it appearing therfrom that said er has departed from, and resides out of said caer ro. nia, and that said plaintiff has « just cause ae ri against said defendant. It is therefore ordered 3d hereby direct, that service of the foregoing #UmAT a, made on said defendant by publication in the . a newspaper printed and published io? Nevada, and most likely to give ae det t, once a week successivel, for three _ this 1st Given under my haad at Little York seQUIRE, 7. Ps day of March 1859. ‘nal cinta aga A ox ad of the original on 7 ESQUIRE, J. Pr