May 18, 1859 (4 pages)

{ "THE NEVADA D VOL. VI, NO. 33. NEVADA DEMOCRAT, . _ HOTELS, Pe) oP ae ene NET, St. Charles Restaurant! ! BY I. J. RO : 1 LFE & CO North Side of Broad street, Three Doors ” 1. J.ROLFE, 7. H. ROLFE, A. P. CHURCH, Pine, Nevada VE TO OFFICE—CORNER BROAD AND PINE STREETS. announce to the citizens of this place and ricinity, wes Fae? dd that he has epened a one year, vance 00 Sit: months, ’ ’ . ro FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT, Three months, 200 And fitted it up in a Style Unsurpassed by any in Nevada. Single Copies, 25 ots. An ex Cook bas been employed, ————————————EEEEE Fd ny and Game Suppers will be prepared in the BUSINESS CARDS. best style, toorder. The Best, and nothing but the Best the Market affords, will at SSS alitimes be provided. The Proprietor pledges himselt that the Establishment shall be conducted to the Entire Satisfaction of all who may favor him with their patronTERMS <= = CASH. Meals 50cts. and served up at all Hours. P. BRADY, Proprietor. Nevada May Ist 1859.—31-tf NATIONAL EXCHANGE, No. 32 & 34 Broad St. Nevada. GEO. R. LANCASTER, Proprietor. MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —AND— DEALER IN FINE WAICHES, JEWELRY, DIAMOND WORK, dc. Junction of Main and Commercial Strects, Nevada. MORRIS ROSENHEIMN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN ° Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, &c. MAIN STREET, NEVADA. GEORGE H. LORING, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, ext door below C. W. Young's, Main Street. N. B.—All work pertaining to the Jewelry business neatly performed. Nevada, Jan. 8th 1858.—16-tf F. MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, All work promptly attended to, and in the best style of the art. Commercial street, above line, Nevada. 46-tf a THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTfully anounce to the citizens of Nevada and Mm vicinity, and the Traveling public, that he has fm leased the well-known anc POPULAR HOTEL, known as the NATIONAL EXCHANGE, on Broad Street, Nevada. The Building is of Brick, three stories high, and THOROUGHLY FIRE-PROOF, (Haying stood two Fires,) The several apartments have recently been fitted up in a Style that cannot be Surpassed, The Beds and Furniture are New, And for comfort, cannot be execlled. THE TABLE will at all times be supplied with all the VARIETIES the Market affords, PRANGS J, DUNN, JOHN 3, CALDWELL. aA IM Baad had UPPtns, DUNN AND CALDWELL Meta Sits a a ec A ’ Particular attention will be paid to the aceommodation ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW. . of LADIES AND FAMILIES, Attend the Courts of Nevada and Sierra Counties, and THE STAGES, running in all directions from Nethe Supreme Court of the State. vada, have their Offices at, and take their departure from Orricz—In Flagg’s Brick Building, Corner of Broad and . the NATION AI. EXCHANGE. Pine streets, Nevada. 27-tf rz OPEN ALL NIGHT. #6 ry ea THE BAR, under the charge of an experienced STANTON BUCKNER, Bar-keeper, will be constantly supplied with Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Choicest Wines, Liquors, and Cigars, Office—Kelaey'’s Brick Building, Commercial street. is stands . " : . ‘ N « had long experience in the business, ] am conat une ie twtely occupied by Messrs, Buckner & Hill. . fdent of being able to make the NATIONAL the best HoNevada, Dec. 1858. 10-tf tel in the Mouutains, and a comfortable home for TrayC. WILSON HILL, y= Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Charges will be moderate, to Suit the Times. Onricr—Second story of Abbott’s Brick Building, Com mercial Street, Aaw if A LIVERY STABLE, . Nevada, Dec. 6th 1858. 10-tf IS CONNECTED WITH THE HOUSE, AND ss Ak ae OE cpr eal ET ee Th particular atteution will be given to taking care of Horses, Cariages, &e, Horses and Carriages can at all times be proocured, by application at the Bar. GEO, R, LANCASTER, Proprietor. J. R. M'CONNELT a. C. NILES, McCONNELL & NILES. ATTORNEYS & COUSELLORS AT LAW, Will practice in all the Courts of the 14th Judicial Dis _ Nevada Sept. 21. 1858 —51 tf tret, and in the Supreme Court. Urnce—Kidd’s Brick Building, up stairs, 46 tf NEW YORK HOTEL!! Broad St., Nevada. THEODORE MILLER, MRS. ADAMS, Proprietress. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. THE ABOVE HOTEL HAS BEEN OFFICE—Commercial Street, in Keisey’s Building. 2 rebuilt since the fire, and fitted up in good atyle, a without regard to cost. The ROOMS are well Nevada May Ist 1859.—31-tf fee Ventilated, and provided with DAVID BELDEN, New Beds & Bedding Throughout. ATTORNEY AT LAW. The Table is well supplied with the best in the market, and no pains shall be spared to render the guests at Particular attention given to procuring U. 8. Land War. home. Those who visit Nevada by Stages or otherwise, rants for persons by Military service entitled to are invited to call, where they will finda quiet place of the same. resort during their sojourn in the city. Ovrick.—Second story of Flagg’s Brick Building, Corner Nevada, Sept. Ist 1858,—48-tf Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada. Raa Sa Vom er ianaiiilan ' UNITED STATES HOTEL!! On Broad St. Nevada. a few doors below Pine st. tg THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE REfitted and renovated the building formerly known as the ‘Democrat Building’ for the purpose of ie carrying on the Hotel business. They are now prepared to accommodate travelers in as good style any other HOTEL IN THE MOUNTAINS. Their Rooms are well ventilated, and are furnished Wil. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. District Attorney. Orricr—At the Court House, Nevada. DR. WILLIAM RANDALL, Consulting Physician and Sargeon, {late of North San Juan.J —AtGRASS VALLEY, Novuda Co. vith the best of Reds and Bedding, : Sprit 25uh, 1859 —30-t! Prisha deepe by mw he bountifully supplied with the best wh. J. KNOX, = Fifty Cents, KNOX & OVERTON, LODGINGS, per night sies+ 60 aud 75 centa. PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS GUSH & PARKER, Propri'rs, Formerly of the Monumental Hotel, . Meals, = = = * Orricn—On Pine Street, opposite Kidd & Knox's Brick . Nevada, September Ist 1858.—$8-4m Ruilding. AO A at ee EE re a ee . INE FRENCH BRANDIES a 6 att RDSEYE & CO ‘ N. FELTON WHE OLESAILE BANEERS. No. 30 MAIN STREET, NEVADA. C.H. MEYER & Co., PURCHASE GOLD DUST AND BULLION, AT THE HIGHEST MARKET RA TES. . Importers and Wholesale LIQUOR MERCHANTS, Advances made on GOLD DUST for Assay or Coinage at dado-tsend tub, 84s: tvent Giants the U. 8. Mint. _ ni } i Saer: t Marysville. Cn Ban Semen, 4 p secre pipe AVE again received Ex French Ships, ‘Jean Bart’’ and ‘Parmentier,’ from Bordeaux, France, their Our SIGHT EXCHANGE on METROPOLITAN BANK, 1e Highest . 2¢w Supplies of New York, For sale in sums to suit, FINE FRENCH COGNACS, Purchase State and County Securities at tl Rates. ln all their Varieties, and ofthe ag BEST VINTAGES. ALSO, ga Deposites received, Collections made, and transact Ex Ships Stambool, Turgot, and other late arrivals, Seva general Banking business. Nevada, April 5th 1859.—23-tf ral Puncheons of Superior OLD TOM, AROMATIC GIN, OLD BOURBON, MONONGAHELA WHISKEY, CHARLES W. MULFORD, A. Hl, HA@ADORN, C. W. MULFORD, & CO. BAN RERS! At his Old Stand, Matin St., Nevada. GOLD DUST BOUGHT at the highest market rates. SIGHT CHECKS on Sacramento and San FrancisCLARETS & SAUTERNS, co AT PAR. In Wood and Glass. DUST forwarded to the U. 8. Branch Mint for Assay or Coinage, and advances made on the same if required. Nevada Dec, Ist 1857.—9-tf J. M. HAMILTON & CO., General Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Steel, Glass, Paints Oils, Anvils, Glass, Paints, Linsceed, Lard, Sperm and Polar Oils, Leather and Rubber Belting, Powder, Fuse, cordage, Tackle Blocks, Duck, Rubber Hose, Hydraulic Pipes, Quicksilver, Lead Pipe, Plows, Straw Cutters, etc., ete., eir 0 nd, 27 Main street. inn pith eo aM. acta eel : H. L. COTE. BoOoTs & SHOES, POWDER! Powder!! POWDER!!! Simon Mayers, Corner of Main & Commercial streets, KEGS of Blasting Powder now on hand and for AS just received the Largest Stock. and most extenCheap fer Cash, in quantities to suit. ‘Those wishing to purchase will do well to give usa call, sive assdrtment of BOOTS & SHOES, ever brought to this city. Consisting principally of J. M. HAMILTON & CO. Goods for Fall and Winter Trade, 27 Main street, Nevada. Men‘s Heavy Kip and Calf Boots, Double sole and double upper pegged Boots, Water-Proof Sewed Boots, Men’s Gaiters. Oxford Ties and Brogans, Also Boy’s Kip and Calf Boots, and Brogans. iners’ b y nailed -beots. peep pet Rubber boots. single and double sole, Benkert's fine stich, pump sole quilted bottom beots, Also, A large assortment of Gents, Ladies’, Misses, and Childrens’ Rubber Over Shoes. a ®rench American ngs, sort t of Ladies, Misses and Children’s Go and eceapnyon is pe bea tae 4 the country. They are mostly from kas . bf el SHADES, Brass cornice, Gold Mouldings, . pest manufacturers of New York and Philadelphle.» nd Paints ke Painting ofall kinds, and paper hang. embrace nearly every variety and style manu i shost notiee. the Atlantic States. ag, executed in the best 74 7 Beced Street, Nevada. T intend hereafter to sell for cash only, consequently J can afford to sel) cheap, and persons gee bay Om certain that when they are paying for = aetsing © themselves purehase—and not at same time pay for those of their neighbor. Hock Wine, Champagne, etc. etc. etc. And also a complete Assortment of Fine «as wear as Bc Be = Ec Hs All of which are Genuine, and superior to anything in the Market, and for sale at at San Francisco se WHOLESALE PRICES, -¢% adding freight, according to quantity taken. C. H. MEYER & C0., 76 Broad St. Nevada. Nevada, Feb, 7th, 1859.—tf Nevada, Nov. Ist.--5-6m D.& B. LACHMAN, NO. 2% COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. —DBALERS IN— Harweare, Stoves, on Tin-Ware. Crockery, de. &einds of Tin Ware made to order. “@® Sept. _o., bi D. & B. LACHMAN. ~~. E. WITHINGTON, DEALER IN 7. BOOB, DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES!! r. y solicit all i ‘S BRICK BU ILDING, 1 would respectfully # IN LANDECKR thing in my line. 49 call and exa\ i fdent = NEVADA. . before purchasing olsew COMMERCIAL STREET, gh sq . OF GO0ds, Oe Te Pie eatiataction to all. Tall asortiaent of LADIES and CHILDREN’S SHOES . ;hat I ean give Entire Fatisfectir ooo A. and GAITERS. Also— Leonard Benkerts Quuilted-Bottom Boots : stantly on hand, and for sale at Reasonable rates. whoarein want of anymine my immense Stock MAYERS. Nevada, Nov. 30th. 1858.—-tf HAMS! HAMS!! HAMS !!! : BACON— OME MADE HAM} AND nd SEE BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, “Gh — The Public are invited ve —‘And REPAIRING done on the SHORTEST NOTw2. . FOR THEMSE: 5 GROHS & CO a J. F. HOOK. one Conter Market Commercial St., Seva’aNevada, Jan. 4th 1859.—14-4¢ 6 NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY California Newe Items. _In the Bay of San Francisco, in a northerly direction from Clark’s Point, is a snnkea rock, known as Blossom Rock. It is to remove this impediment to navigation, by breaking it up by submarine explosioas, in the same manner as Pot Rock was removed at Hurl Gate, New York. The method by which this was removed was to lower a can of powder into the rock, which was exploded by a galvanie battery. The weight of the superincumbent mass of water offered a greater resistance thar the surface of the rock, which consequently ielded to the force of the eaphetiete, num r of these submarine assaults took the rock down ten or fifteen feet. The plan proposed = removal of Bloseom Rock is nearly ilar. A Clear Lake correspondent of the Marysville Democrat states that about a week since, an old Indian and his squaw were sokeged in the harmless ogcupation of gathering clover, on the land of a Mr, Grigeby. when a man by the name of Freok Harrington set Mr. G,’s dogs upon them, (who, by the way, are three ver ferocious ones.) and before they were taken off, tore and mangled the body of the squaw in such a manner that sbe died shortly after, The maa, though bitten severely, escaped without serious injury. What punishment should this Harringtou receive? A Chinaman was arrested recently at Goodyer’s Bar, for stealing fifty-four dollars. Joho was putin jail the same day, aud was much distressed with the belief tbat he would be decapitated, as ia China, A Chinaman was called in by the jailor, to assure the prisoner that his life was in no danger. He seemed somewhat comforted, but on Sunday morning made bis silk sash fast to the upper hinge of his cell door, aud strangled himself to death, He was buried by the jailor, his countrymen refusing to take any part in the business, Conriderable excitement has been created in Eldorado county by the diecovery of rieh digings, about eighteen miles east of Placerville. t is reported that the minere are making from ten to twenty dollarsa day each, which has caused # great rueh to the place. The gold is all coarse. Several hundred miners are already ou the ground, laws have been enacted, and the locality bas been named the “Brooklias Diggings.’”’ The country is being prospected for several miles in every direction. It is etated by the Marysville Democrat, that on Tuesday, May 10th, Jadge Dame sent thirty hands over the river to commence work en the rading of the San Francisco aud Marysville Railroad. The number will be increased in about two weeks to four hundred, in order to fiiaish the grading to the Sacramento river at the earliest porsible period, so as to be ready for the ties and iron as soon a8 they eball be op hand. A fire broke out in the drug store of Dr, Geo. Fischer, at Mokelumne Hill, on the night of May 8th. The store was of stone and fireproof The occupants were out of town at the time, attending a ball of the Turn Vereins, and it wae some time before the doors could be got open. Through the exertious of the citizens the fire was confined to the building in which it originated. The loss is put down at $6,000. The Order of High Priests, a Masonic institution, held their anoual election at Sacramento, last Wedneeday, when the following officers were elected: Ivaac Davis, M. E. President; O. H. Dibble, M. E. Vice President; Thomas H. Caswell, E, Chaplain; J. H. Culver, E. Recorder; W. H. Vendecar, E. C.; Charles Mareh, E, M. C.; H. H. Hartly, E.S. The new silver dollar pieces, recently authized to be coined at the Sao Froncisco Branch Mint, have made their appearance in that city. The dollar piece is worth a trifle more than the smaller silver Coins—-ten of them being equal in value to twenty one half dollar pieces, The American silver dollar is the prettiest coin extant, Measures have been taken for the foundation in San Francisco of the first German Evangelieal Church of California. A committee has been chosen to draw up the necessary plao of organization, and an adjourned meeting was to have been held Jast Monday evening to hear their report. The case of Grant vs. Cromley, in which suit was brought to recover damages for debauching the wite of plaintiff, was tried in the 12th District Court, San Francisco, last week. The jury found a verdict for plaintiff, and assessed the damages at $1.000, The defendant did not defend the suit. The Mariposa Gazette, 'n speaking of the Yo Semite Fails, eays that the water, falling as it does in the form of rain or mist, when the streams are oot very bigh. had formed immense columns of ice, hundreds of feet high, presenting a sight of indescribable beauty, There are eleven offices to be filled in Tebama county at the next election, and the Gazette says there are at present only thirty-two aspirauts. The prebabilities are, however, that the number may be iucreased 80 as to become reepectable before the election. James Magnees, the brother-in-law of Mrs. Billman, who was indicted jointly with her for the murder of Albinus Billman, has been discharged by the Distriet Court of San Francie . co—A nolle prorqoi having been entered in the case by the District Attorney. The Republican Central Committee of Alameda county have called a County Convention at San Leandro, to be held June 4th, and declared that it is expedient for their party to nominate @ straigbt-out Republican ticket, for the approaching election. The late fire at Yreka, is thonght to have been the work of ao incendiary. Two attempts to burn the town, were made the week previous. Asit was, however, the losses were not heavy. The buildings destroyed were not valuable. A party of twenty men, well armed, left Honey Lake Valley, some time since, to punish the Iudians who murdered Laesaa, Clapper and others, swearing that they would give them no quarter. They are supposed to be Sbosbones. The Lecompton Democratic County Central Committee of Taolumne, bave fixed upon Tuesday, the 31st day of May, as the time for holding the County Convention. The primary meetings will be held on the Saturday evening previous. The following important item of California news was parton Me chogueghed from New Orleans to New York: ‘The excitement at Shasta waa amicably settled. The troops sent there had been successfally Janded, aud marched to Mohaves.”’ . Sheriff Fair, of Siskiyou county, reported . to bite been missing for some weeks, and who was sup to have beens victim of the Contra Costa explosion, taros up all right. He is on a visit to the rural districts of Napa. Hon. J. C. McKibbin addressed a large meeting of the eqns 4 at the Lyceum, ; Francisco, on the evening of May 10th. The entire police force of San Jose consists . of one Marsbal. The Mayor recommends the appointment of a deputy. ee ee oe one pposed to .bave sapene Srch aMcs she Vives hove pe SSS The Mayor of Stockton has ordered an election to he held in the second ward of that city, on the 19tb inst,, for the purpose of eleeting one Alderman there in consequence of a tie vote at the city election on Monday week. Qn the first of this month, a party of forty or fifty men were to have started from some point in Los — county, on an exploring trip up the Gila river, and its tributaries. Their object is to prospect for gold. James M. Crane, of Carson Valley recently pened through Sacramento, on bis way home om Washington. He is coufident that Neva da Territory will be organized at the next session of Congress, A young man, named John McClusky. committed suicide at his cabin on Wolf Gulch, Tuolumne ceunty, one day last week, by shooting himself with a shot gun. He was supposed to be partially insane. Insanity seems to be rapidly on the increase in this State. At San Francisco five or six persons every week, on an average, are pronounced insane and sent to the Asylum at Stockton. The anti-Lecompton Democratic Central Committee of Sacramento eounty beld a meeting May 9th, and called a county couvention for June 8th, The primary election will be held on the 4th, The new ditch in Tuolumne county, about which there bas recently been much trouble, was sold by the Sheriff on Monday, May 9th. Mr. Davis, who held a mortgage on the property, was the purchaser, Five men were murdered recently, near Klamath Lake by the Indians. Their names were Eli Ledford, Samuel Probat, James Crow, S, F. Cowger, and J. Brown. The miniature of Solomon’s Temple, which hae been in course of construction at San Francisco for several months, is nearly completed, and will shortly be ready for exbibition, Mr. Mantz, late editor and part proprietor of the San Francisco Telegram, has eold out his interest in that paper. Mr. C. A. Sumner takes bis place in the editorial chair. The wife of Capt. Billings, who was convicted in San Francisco of barraty. left on the last steamer for Warhington, to prevail on the President to pardon her husband, The Marysville Democrat says that the building of the telegraph line from that city to Nevada will cost $8,000, including the right to the use of the Morse patent. The San Francisco Call thinks that Johan Nugent will secure the vote of the delegation from that city, in the administration convention, for Governor. A Theater has recently been erected at Timbneteo, Yuba county. The building is 66 by 34 feet measurement, and capable of containing 400 persons, PottricaL.—The St. Louis Republican, of April 18th, says: The results of the recent elections, in Connecticut and in several of the western cities have encouraged the “Republicans,’’ who are pow making extraordinary efforts to effect a fusion with the Americans, with a view to the trial of strength in 1860. The candidates for President occasionally named on bebalf of the Americanos are Messrs. Critteaden, Bell and Bates; and on the part of the Republicans Seward and Chase. The Washington Union having passed into the hands of Mr. Bowman, Superintendent of public printing, appears under the name of the Conatitution. The reasous for thie change do not appear. It has been said that the new paper will be to @ greater extent than the old oue the special organ of the President. While it is apparent that there isas yet no hearty or effective union between the Republicans aod Americans, it is equally clear that the Demoeretic party is divid There has been a loud protest in Pennsylvania against the action of the so-called regular Democratic Convention; and in Louisiana, that portion of the rty beaded by Mr. Slidell is meeting with itter opposition, Can tun Erniortan Cuanor nis Sxin?—A curious ease, which will, perhaps, answer the query above, of a dark mulatto changing toa white man, is to be seen in ove of the servants at the United Statee Hotel, in this ag Three ears ago, this man was of a dusky brown coor, not having a white mark upon his rkin ; now one of bis shoulders, his back, and one arm is perfectly white, having gradually become eo from the action of nature alone. It is very probable this man will become perfectly white in time, but it isto be hoped, oature will not make the rule work both ways, for however mueb it may please @ negro to become white, we feel sure that the white men who wish they were black, are scarce.—Columbus Journal. Srate Erxcrions.—Elections for members of Congress are to be held in the course of this year, as followe: In Virginia, on the fourth Thureday in May; on first Monday in August, in Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas; on first Thureday in August, in North Carolina; on first Monday in October, in Georgia and Mississippi; oo second Tuesday of October, in Minnesota; on first Monday of November in Louisiana; and on first Wednesday of November, in Maryland. Nearly all the members from these States, in the late Congress, were Democrats. Prupent.—Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgis, on being questioned, not long since, as to his reasons for withdrawing from public life, said that “the government reminded bim of an immense railroad train under fall speed and heading for a precipice, with the engineers all drunk. For hie own parthe was determined to ‘get off at the first station,’ ’’ Svicrpe or aN American at Vesvvivs.—A letter from Naples says : “Last week Veeuvius was the ecene of a deplorable event. An American who, it is said, had the evening before received disastrous news from bome, threw himself, while in the presence of a number of travelers of different eountries, into a current of lava. His body was, of course, sjmost instantly consumed.’’ Po.tticat. Cuanaes.—The Concord (N. i.) Democrat shows a curious change in political sentiment in that State. by its statement that in twenty-three towns which gave 1,440 majority for General Jackson in 1828, the Republicans had 455 majority in 1859; while in nineteen “old Federal towns,” which gave 802 majority ggainst.General Jackson, the Democrats hed « majority in 1859 of 868. Map Dog.—We y oe tat on9 of our agapii living near Chico, vered Igte at @ dog living on his engrtnygs ron tad, ~~ Agar he could peve u other on the farm. All the a su bitten were properly we have not learned,—Butte Recerd. rat MORNING, MAY 18, 1859. A RONAN ARNO aS RN NR IEE IN AWARE REC AI 8 oe De cs Re VIDE The following entry was made by Judge Cradiebangh on the records of the District Court at Provo, when ordering an adjournment : This Court has sought di tly and faith. fully to do its duty, to administer the laws of the United States aod of thia Territory. It could not have aay other object. But at ever’ ture it has bad to encounter difficulties an embarrassments, Men bigh in authority in ihe Mormon Church, as well ag men holding civil authority under the territorial goveroment, seem to bave conspired to obstruct the course of public justice, and to cripple the earnest efforts of the Court, he whole community presents a united and organized opposition to the proper administration of justice. Every art and every expedient have been employed to cover up and conceal crimea committed by Mormons. Witnesses have been prevented by threats of violence from obeying the summons of this Court; others that have testified bave been driven to seek safety in the protection of the small detachment of United States troops stationed near here, whe, it is prose to say, are bere.on my roaviaitan, and for whose presence the Court ie responsible. The absolute necessity of having those troops here, has been fully demonatrated by all hes has transpired durivg the session of the ourt. To crown all, the Grand Jury, sworn to perform a high public duty, has lent itself asa williug instrament to this organized opposition to the laws of the country and refuse to meet its obligations, A most willing inolination has been mauifested to prosecute Indians and other rsons not Mormons for their offenses, while ormon murderers and thieves are allowed to go unpunished, This Court determined, as its action manifests, that it will not be used by this community for its protection alone, but that it will do justice to all, or it will do nothing. Not being ene to do this, the Court now adjourn without elay. A Cannon Ball in the Hat. Ad anonymous writer, generally supposed to be the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, after desoribing how, wheu a boy, he stole a cannon ball from the Navy Yard at Charlestown, Massachusetts, and with much trepidation, and more headache, carried it away in that aniversal pocket of youth, bis hat, winds up with the following reflections which, though philosophically trite, are conveyed with much force and fresboess : When I reached home, I had nothing to do with my shot. I did not dare to show it iu the house, nor tell where I got it, and after one or two solitary rolls, I gave it away on the same day to a Prince-streeter. But, after all, that six-pounder rolled a good deal of sense into my skull, I think it was the last thing thal ever stole, (excepting a little matter of heart now and then,) and it gave me a notion of the folly of coveting more than you can enjoy, which has made my whole life bapier, It was rather a severe mode of catechising, but ethics rubbed in with a six pound shot are better than none at all, But I see men doing the same things—going into underground and dirty vaulis aod gathering up wealth, which will, when got roll round their beads like a ball, and not be a whit softer because it is gold instead of iron, though there isn nota manin Wall street who will believe that. Ihave seen & man put bimself to every humiliation to win a proud woman who has been born above him, and when be got her, he walked all the rest of his life with a canoon-ball ia his hat. Ihave seen young men enrich themselves by pleaxure in the same wise way. sparing no pains, ecrupling at no sacrifice of principle, for the sake, at last, of carrying a burden which no man can bear. All the world are busy in striving for things that give little pleasure and bring much care ; aud lam accustomed in my walks among meu, noticing their ways and their folly, to think, there is a man stealing a cannon ball; or there’s a man with a ball on his head—I know it by the way be walks. The money which o clerk purloins for bis pocket at last gets into bis bat like acannon ball, Pride, bad temper, selfishaess, evil passions, will roll a man as if he had a ball on his bead! And ten thousand men in New York will die this year, and as each one falls, hie bat will come off, and out will roll ao iron ball. which for years he has worn out his strength in carrying, Tuk Daxp Scorr Decision.-Hon, Humphrey Marshall, of Keutucky, in a letter to the Loaisville Democrat, has the following in regard tq the Dred Soott decision, The letter was called out in consequence of hie position having been misrepresented. Lbave read the Dred Scott case often, and thoroughly I think. Jt does not decide thas the constitution carries slavery intoa territory. It only decides that Congress cannot prohibit it from going, and so I said in reply made to my colleague frota which I bave quoted. I continue to hold the view then expressed, and thiok it can be made clear in a few words. Tf the constitution “carries slavery’? Into a territory, it must alvo carry it into a Btate, for the constitation is just as much the supreme law in a state asio a territory. It reads the same way in # State that it does in a territory, aud bas just the same power in a State that it bas in a territory. Would it be contended that the people of a territory, when forming a State conatitation, have no right to prohibit slavery? Clearly, if it was ‘‘carried’’ there by the constitution of the United States, they would not, nor could @ state prohibit any importation of slaves into its borders if the constitytion of the United States ‘‘parried’’ it there. My colleague hag quoted from the Dred Scott case to sustain his position, but the quotation does anything elsé. It only shows that the court denies to Congress the power ander the Constitutign to hibit it from going into a territory, and vo { said the little discussion to which Mr. Jewett refers. A Briwitast Senator.—Senator Fitch, of Iadiana, during the late session, introduced a bill into the Senate, requiring the Government to use in public buildings nothing but American Iron “provided it is the best and most econgmical . ’? The introdugtion of this bill, rays an exchange, is about as shallow and useless a piece of demagoguism as we remember to have seen. In effect it tells the agents of the Government to use their senses in gelecting material, SocxpoLacers.—At White Rock, in El Dorado county, says the Observer, three miners dom~icile in the same cabin, who measure io height respectively, 6 feet 8 inches, 6 feet 44 inches, pud 6 feet 24 inches—making in the aggregate, 19 feet 3} inches, Sewarp snp CameRoy.—It is enid that Senator Cameron bas given up his aspirations for the Presidency, and determined to throw his influence for Seward, eee a se WE oe ec SE ga ae OP = Mold AGCAVAV , * sias WHOLE NO. 293. and dae aiiled baviog issued Guid Witeaee and silver coin at mint roles on jhe Raa ed to follow the example, For the benefit of those who baye this coin on band, we copy from the Sacramento Bee, the value of most of thes coins in circulation in this State, as esta’ by the Philadelphia mint, The fractions of 9 cent are omitted : " Mexico,—The Mexigan doubloon is worth af hen silver dollar is vera A 6. Ee. eae ExeLanp.—Sovereign, $4 84; British shilLAND. ling, new, 23 cents; old, 22. Faaxor, m,—Twenty-fraue piece, $3 84; fiver franc piece, 98 cents, New Granapa.—Doubloons varies accord to the mint at which it was made fron $15to $1561, for the old doablodt. ‘but thé new ten-peso piedes ‘tesued ‘since 1856 are worth $9 67 ; the dollar piece is worth 98 cents,” '— Eveapor,—Half doubloon, $7 60; quarter dollar, 20 cents, ; Perv.-Old doubloons, $15 538 to $15 62 dollar, from 94 to 95 cents ; but the half do fe worth 49 cents, Bouivia.—Doubloone, $15 58 ; dollar $1 06. CuiLe.—Doubloons, $15 57 to $15 66; the ten peso pieces issued since 1851, worth $3 is; the dollar 98 cents Brazit.—The dollar is worth $1 02. Aroentixe Reporric.—Doubloon, $14 66 to $15 50; dollar $1 06, ; Neraxerianps.—Ten guilder get ta $8 99. Betoiom.—New 25-frano gold pieces, $4 72 5 five francs silver, 98 cents, . Spain.—The uew gold piece of 100 reals, $4 96; old half-donbloon, $7 75 ; “. reals, or silver dollar, 101 cents ; pietareen, 20 cente, PortuaaL.—The gold crown, $5 81; silyer crown, $1 18, Geemany.—The German coins are numerous, The Prussian ten thalers are worth $8; those of Brunswick aud Hanover, $7 90; the ducat of Soutberon Germany, $2 28; in Northern Ger. many the new silver thalers, 72 cents} in the south, being’® @ifferent coin, the florin, 41 cts; the double thayler isaved by all the States, $1 46; the crown dollar in Bavaria, Baden and Wartemburg, $1 12. AvstraLia.—The Sydney sayerelea of 1852, is worth $4 85, but the one pound piece of the Governmen Assay Office, is worth 82. Inpia.—The gold mobur of fifteen rupees ia worth $7 @8 ; the silver rupee, 46 cents, It is not necessary here to give the value of coins iesued by the small States of Bouthern Europe, as they do not circulate among us. A Wiron Exorcisen.—A friend bas narrated ® curious and rather amusing fact which lately ocourred not far from this city, He says that one of our city pry siolane was eent for a night or two since in hot haste, by a man living somewhere in the subarbs, with the information that bis wife was bewitched, and in a most dreadful condition, The doctor demanded to know the nature of the attack, but the visitor only implored him to hurry up and see for himself. On arriving at the house, the lights, aud hurry and bustle within showed that something sure enough was the matter, Severa) womem were in the front room who rushed at the doetor on hie arrival, and Jed him fearfully towards the door of an adjoining room. On opening this, the inmate, who was the wife of the proprietor of the house, ran at him without speaking a word, but with eyes staring, and the saliva running down the chin from the mouth which remained wide open; her hair dishevelled, and ber whole appearance frightful to behold, The women fied from the place screaming, “Witch! witob!’’ and the scene, occurring as it did after midoight, was decidedly thrilling. The patient was unable to close her mouth, and was herself nearly frightened into bysteries, The doctor however, at ange perceived what was the matter. In gaping immoderately the lady had put her jaw out of joint, and in her panic, the few ignorant per3008 supposed, and made her believe that she was bewitched. Tho diveiple of Galen introduced the end of 4 ladje, and with a dextrong movement suapped the jaw back into its place, and thas exorcised the witch.—S, /. Timea, Mone or THe Meteor.—The Humboldt Times, of April 23d, thus refers to the meteor which was seen in different parts of the State, gn the 4th ult: We learn from Larabee, of Van Dasen’s Fork, that a meteor paseed over that sectiun on the morning of the 4th iost., and struck the earth sumewhere in that vicinity with each force gs to produce a heavy shock of the earth, accompanied by a report resembling a heavy gun, or distant thuoder. The report and shock were preceded by a Lorca . sound, similar to that caused by a large flopk of pigeons pa throngh the air. At Larabee’s house, on . Dusen, the shock was so heavy that it caused the window panes to rattle as though they would break in pieces, Scoice Roppery near Iowa Hiit.—The slatove of the hydranlic elgim of Lytle & Co., af Kings Hill, one and a half miles distant from Jowg Hill, were robbed of gold to the supposed amount of four or five bundred dollars, on Friday night, April 26th. The company bag been working some days withopt pleaning up their sluices, and from the previous yieldsof the claim they have no doubt the amount was taken, The robbery was doubtless committed by some idle ecampsof the neighborhood, who prefer stealing to working for a living.—Placer Herald. : A Penpatezio Conguassyan.—The “Ore Pemocratic State Convention” met af Salem on the 20th April, aud nominated Lansip Scout as their candidate for Representative F3 Congress. The Sacramento Bee gays thisis the same ipnene Stouv who was a K.N. member of the California Assembly from Placer county, at the session of 1856. Oregon must be bard ie Tee Congressional Representative timber when they select the floating scum of litical weathervanes to represent their young State in Congress, He was not, while here, distinguished for ability or industry, ’ wd Tae Great Poxrrica, Questions oF THE Day.—The St, Louis Democrat vaya : Great questions gre being d'scussed on the stamp in icicle and Keotueky. To Virginia the question is whether John Letcher was an abolitionist tea rhe ago, and if so, whetber he hae repented, Kentacky the subject mattér ba the snialae bald oy dd Clay, on bis death + Ol Lyon boyd, ao ticularly w Olay invited Boyd ‘to call and pi) h + hetar A Lirtiz Gra in Cincinnati, a few. weeks ago, while playing hide-and-seek with a companion, hid in an old tronk, the lidof which fastened with aclasp, She screamed for help . . til exbgusted, when ao alarm was rgised by her long absence, and @ sear mt ». Bho was em aioe i re eal probably. not have lived many ming

{ "THE NEVADA D VOL. VI, NO. 33. NEVADA DEMOCRAT, . _ HOTELS, Pe) oP ae ene NET, St. Charles Restaurant! ! BY I. J. RO : 1 LFE & CO North Side of Broad street, Three Doors ” 1. J.ROLFE, 7. H. ROLFE, A. P. CHURCH, Pine, Nevada VE TO OFFICE—CORNER BROAD AND PINE STREETS. announce to the citizens of this place and ricinity, wes Fae? dd that he has epened a one year, vance 00 Sit: months, ’ ’ . ro FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT, Three months, 200 And fitted it up in a Style Unsurpassed by any in Nevada. Single Copies, 25 ots. An ex Cook bas been employed, ————————————EEEEE Fd ny and Game Suppers will be prepared in the BUSINESS CARDS. best style, toorder. The Best, and nothing but the Best the Market affords, will at SSS alitimes be provided. The Proprietor pledges himselt that the Establishment shall be conducted to the Entire Satisfaction of all who may favor him with their patronTERMS <= = CASH. Meals 50cts. and served up at all Hours. P. BRADY, Proprietor. Nevada May Ist 1859.—31-tf NATIONAL EXCHANGE, No. 32 & 34 Broad St. Nevada. GEO. R. LANCASTER, Proprietor. MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —AND— DEALER IN FINE WAICHES, JEWELRY, DIAMOND WORK, dc. Junction of Main and Commercial Strects, Nevada. MORRIS ROSENHEIMN, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN ° Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, &c. MAIN STREET, NEVADA. GEORGE H. LORING, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, ext door below C. W. Young's, Main Street. N. B.—All work pertaining to the Jewelry business neatly performed. Nevada, Jan. 8th 1858.—16-tf F. MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, All work promptly attended to, and in the best style of the art. Commercial street, above line, Nevada. 46-tf a THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTfully anounce to the citizens of Nevada and Mm vicinity, and the Traveling public, that he has fm leased the well-known anc POPULAR HOTEL, known as the NATIONAL EXCHANGE, on Broad Street, Nevada. The Building is of Brick, three stories high, and THOROUGHLY FIRE-PROOF, (Haying stood two Fires,) The several apartments have recently been fitted up in a Style that cannot be Surpassed, The Beds and Furniture are New, And for comfort, cannot be execlled. THE TABLE will at all times be supplied with all the VARIETIES the Market affords, PRANGS J, DUNN, JOHN 3, CALDWELL. aA IM Baad had UPPtns, DUNN AND CALDWELL Meta Sits a a ec A ’ Particular attention will be paid to the aceommodation ATTORNEYS & COUNSELLORS AT LAW. . of LADIES AND FAMILIES, Attend the Courts of Nevada and Sierra Counties, and THE STAGES, running in all directions from Nethe Supreme Court of the State. vada, have their Offices at, and take their departure from Orricz—In Flagg’s Brick Building, Corner of Broad and . the NATION AI. EXCHANGE. Pine streets, Nevada. 27-tf rz OPEN ALL NIGHT. #6 ry ea THE BAR, under the charge of an experienced STANTON BUCKNER, Bar-keeper, will be constantly supplied with Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Choicest Wines, Liquors, and Cigars, Office—Kelaey'’s Brick Building, Commercial street. is stands . " : . ‘ N « had long experience in the business, ] am conat une ie twtely occupied by Messrs, Buckner & Hill. . fdent of being able to make the NATIONAL the best HoNevada, Dec. 1858. 10-tf tel in the Mouutains, and a comfortable home for TrayC. WILSON HILL, y= Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Charges will be moderate, to Suit the Times. Onricr—Second story of Abbott’s Brick Building, Com mercial Street, Aaw if A LIVERY STABLE, . Nevada, Dec. 6th 1858. 10-tf IS CONNECTED WITH THE HOUSE, AND ss Ak ae OE cpr eal ET ee Th particular atteution will be given to taking care of Horses, Cariages, &e, Horses and Carriages can at all times be proocured, by application at the Bar. GEO, R, LANCASTER, Proprietor. J. R. M'CONNELT a. C. NILES, McCONNELL & NILES. ATTORNEYS & COUSELLORS AT LAW, Will practice in all the Courts of the 14th Judicial Dis _ Nevada Sept. 21. 1858 —51 tf tret, and in the Supreme Court. Urnce—Kidd’s Brick Building, up stairs, 46 tf NEW YORK HOTEL!! Broad St., Nevada. THEODORE MILLER, MRS. ADAMS, Proprietress. ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW. THE ABOVE HOTEL HAS BEEN OFFICE—Commercial Street, in Keisey’s Building. 2 rebuilt since the fire, and fitted up in good atyle, a without regard to cost. The ROOMS are well Nevada May Ist 1859.—31-tf fee Ventilated, and provided with DAVID BELDEN, New Beds & Bedding Throughout. ATTORNEY AT LAW. The Table is well supplied with the best in the market, and no pains shall be spared to render the guests at Particular attention given to procuring U. 8. Land War. home. Those who visit Nevada by Stages or otherwise, rants for persons by Military service entitled to are invited to call, where they will finda quiet place of the same. resort during their sojourn in the city. Ovrick.—Second story of Flagg’s Brick Building, Corner Nevada, Sept. Ist 1858,—48-tf Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada. Raa Sa Vom er ianaiiilan ' UNITED STATES HOTEL!! On Broad St. Nevada. a few doors below Pine st. tg THE UNDERSIGNED HAVE REfitted and renovated the building formerly known as the ‘Democrat Building’ for the purpose of ie carrying on the Hotel business. They are now prepared to accommodate travelers in as good style any other HOTEL IN THE MOUNTAINS. Their Rooms are well ventilated, and are furnished Wil. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. District Attorney. Orricr—At the Court House, Nevada. DR. WILLIAM RANDALL, Consulting Physician and Sargeon, {late of North San Juan.J —AtGRASS VALLEY, Novuda Co. vith the best of Reds and Bedding, : Sprit 25uh, 1859 —30-t! Prisha deepe by mw he bountifully supplied with the best wh. J. KNOX, = Fifty Cents, KNOX & OVERTON, LODGINGS, per night sies+ 60 aud 75 centa. PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS GUSH & PARKER, Propri'rs, Formerly of the Monumental Hotel, . Meals, = = = * Orricn—On Pine Street, opposite Kidd & Knox's Brick . Nevada, September Ist 1858.—$8-4m Ruilding. AO A at ee EE re a ee . INE FRENCH BRANDIES a 6 att RDSEYE & CO ‘ N. FELTON WHE OLESAILE BANEERS. No. 30 MAIN STREET, NEVADA. C.H. MEYER & Co., PURCHASE GOLD DUST AND BULLION, AT THE HIGHEST MARKET RA TES. . Importers and Wholesale LIQUOR MERCHANTS, Advances made on GOLD DUST for Assay or Coinage at dado-tsend tub, 84s: tvent Giants the U. 8. Mint. _ ni } i Saer: t Marysville. Cn Ban Semen, 4 p secre pipe AVE again received Ex French Ships, ‘Jean Bart’’ and ‘Parmentier,’ from Bordeaux, France, their Our SIGHT EXCHANGE on METROPOLITAN BANK, 1e Highest . 2¢w Supplies of New York, For sale in sums to suit, FINE FRENCH COGNACS, Purchase State and County Securities at tl Rates. ln all their Varieties, and ofthe ag BEST VINTAGES. ALSO, ga Deposites received, Collections made, and transact Ex Ships Stambool, Turgot, and other late arrivals, Seva general Banking business. Nevada, April 5th 1859.—23-tf ral Puncheons of Superior OLD TOM, AROMATIC GIN, OLD BOURBON, MONONGAHELA WHISKEY, CHARLES W. MULFORD, A. Hl, HA@ADORN, C. W. MULFORD, & CO. BAN RERS! At his Old Stand, Matin St., Nevada. GOLD DUST BOUGHT at the highest market rates. SIGHT CHECKS on Sacramento and San FrancisCLARETS & SAUTERNS, co AT PAR. In Wood and Glass. DUST forwarded to the U. 8. Branch Mint for Assay or Coinage, and advances made on the same if required. Nevada Dec, Ist 1857.—9-tf J. M. HAMILTON & CO., General Dealers in Hardware, Iron, Steel, Glass, Paints Oils, Anvils, Glass, Paints, Linsceed, Lard, Sperm and Polar Oils, Leather and Rubber Belting, Powder, Fuse, cordage, Tackle Blocks, Duck, Rubber Hose, Hydraulic Pipes, Quicksilver, Lead Pipe, Plows, Straw Cutters, etc., ete., eir 0 nd, 27 Main street. inn pith eo aM. acta eel : H. L. COTE. BoOoTs & SHOES, POWDER! Powder!! POWDER!!! Simon Mayers, Corner of Main & Commercial streets, KEGS of Blasting Powder now on hand and for AS just received the Largest Stock. and most extenCheap fer Cash, in quantities to suit. ‘Those wishing to purchase will do well to give usa call, sive assdrtment of BOOTS & SHOES, ever brought to this city. Consisting principally of J. M. HAMILTON & CO. Goods for Fall and Winter Trade, 27 Main street, Nevada. Men‘s Heavy Kip and Calf Boots, Double sole and double upper pegged Boots, Water-Proof Sewed Boots, Men’s Gaiters. Oxford Ties and Brogans, Also Boy’s Kip and Calf Boots, and Brogans. iners’ b y nailed -beots. peep pet Rubber boots. single and double sole, Benkert's fine stich, pump sole quilted bottom beots, Also, A large assortment of Gents, Ladies’, Misses, and Childrens’ Rubber Over Shoes. a ®rench American ngs, sort t of Ladies, Misses and Children’s Go and eceapnyon is pe bea tae 4 the country. They are mostly from kas . bf el SHADES, Brass cornice, Gold Mouldings, . pest manufacturers of New York and Philadelphle.» nd Paints ke Painting ofall kinds, and paper hang. embrace nearly every variety and style manu i shost notiee. the Atlantic States. ag, executed in the best 74 7 Beced Street, Nevada. T intend hereafter to sell for cash only, consequently J can afford to sel) cheap, and persons gee bay Om certain that when they are paying for = aetsing © themselves purehase—and not at same time pay for those of their neighbor. Hock Wine, Champagne, etc. etc. etc. And also a complete Assortment of Fine «as wear as Bc Be = Ec Hs All of which are Genuine, and superior to anything in the Market, and for sale at at San Francisco se WHOLESALE PRICES, -¢% adding freight, according to quantity taken. C. H. MEYER & C0., 76 Broad St. Nevada. Nevada, Feb, 7th, 1859.—tf Nevada, Nov. Ist.--5-6m D.& B. LACHMAN, NO. 2% COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. —DBALERS IN— Harweare, Stoves, on Tin-Ware. Crockery, de. &einds of Tin Ware made to order. “@® Sept. _o., bi D. & B. LACHMAN. ~~. E. WITHINGTON, DEALER IN 7.. BOOB, DEALER IN BOOTS AND SHOES!! r. y solicit all i ‘S BRICK BU ILDING, 1 would respectfully # IN LANDECKR thing in my line. 49 call and exa\ i fdent = NEVADA. . before purchasing olsew COMMERCIAL STREET, gh sq . OF GO0ds, Oe Te Pie eatiataction to all. Tall asortiaent of LADIES and CHILDREN’S SHOES . ;hat I ean give Entire Fatisfectir ooo A. and GAITERS. Also— Leonard Benkerts Quuilted-Bottom Boots : stantly on hand, and for sale at Reasonable rates. whoarein want of anymine my immense Stock MAYERS. Nevada, Nov. 30th. 1858.—-tf HAMS! HAMS!! HAMS !!! : BACON— OME MADE HAM} AND nd SEE BOOTS MADE TO ORDER, “Gh — The Public are invited ve —‘And REPAIRING done on the SHORTEST NOTw2. . FOR THEMSE: 5 GROHS & CO a J. F. HOOK. one Conter Market Commercial St., Seva’aNevada, Jan. 4th 1859.—14-4¢ 6 NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY California Newe Items. _In the Bay of San Francisco, in a northerly direction from Clark’s Point, is a snnkea rock, known as Blossom Rock. It is to remove this impediment to navigation, by breaking it up by submarine explosioas, in the same manner as Pot Rock was removed at Hurl Gate, New York. The method by which this was removed was to lower a can of powder into the rock, which was exploded by a galvanie battery. The weight of the superincumbent mass of water offered a greater resistance thar the surface of the rock, which consequently ielded to the force of the eaphetiete, num r of these submarine assaults took the rock down ten or fifteen feet. The plan proposed = removal of Bloseom Rock is nearly ilar. A Clear Lake correspondent of the Marysville Democrat states that about a week since, an old Indian and his squaw were sokeged in the harmless ogcupation of gathering clover, on the land of a Mr, Grigeby. when a man by the name of Freok Harrington set Mr. G,’s dogs upon them, (who, by the way, are three ver ferocious ones.) and before they were taken off, tore and mangled the body of the squaw in such a manner that sbe died shortly after, The maa, though bitten severely, escaped without serious injury. What punishment should this Harringtou receive? A Chinaman was arrested recently at Goodyer’s Bar, for stealing fifty-four dollars. Joho was putin jail the same day, aud was much distressed with the belief tbat he would be decapitated, as ia China, A Chinaman was called in by the jailor, to assure the prisoner that his life was in no danger. He seemed somewhat comforted, but on Sunday morning made bis silk sash fast to the upper hinge of his cell door, aud strangled himself to death, He was buried by the jailor, his countrymen refusing to take any part in the business, Conriderable excitement has been created in Eldorado county by the diecovery of rieh digings, about eighteen miles east of Placerville. t is reported that the minere are making from ten to twenty dollarsa day each, which has caused # great rueh to the place. The gold is all coarse. Several hundred miners are already ou the ground, laws have been enacted, and the locality bas been named the “Brooklias Diggings.’”’ The country is being prospected for several miles in every direction. It is etated by the Marysville Democrat, that on Tuesday, May 10th, Jadge Dame sent thirty hands over the river to commence work en the rading of the San Francisco aud Marysville Railroad. The number will be increased in about two weeks to four hundred, in order to fiiaish the grading to the Sacramento river at the earliest porsible period, so as to be ready for the ties and iron as soon a8 they eball be op hand. A fire broke out in the drug store of Dr, Geo. Fischer, at Mokelumne Hill, on the night of May 8th. The store was of stone and fireproof The occupants were out of town at the time, attending a ball of the Turn Vereins, and it wae some time before the doors could be got open. Through the exertious of the citizens the fire was confined to the building in which it originated. The loss is put down at $6,000. The Order of High Priests, a Masonic institution, held their anoual election at Sacramento, last Wedneeday, when the following officers were elected: Ivaac Davis, M. E. President; O. H. Dibble, M. E. Vice President; Thomas H. Caswell, E, Chaplain; J. H. Culver, E. Recorder; W. H. Vendecar, E. C.; Charles Mareh, E, M. C.; H. H. Hartly, E.S. The new silver dollar pieces, recently authized to be coined at the Sao Froncisco Branch Mint, have made their appearance in that city. The dollar piece is worth a trifle more than the smaller silver Coins—-ten of them being equal in value to twenty one half dollar pieces, The American silver dollar is the prettiest coin extant, Measures have been taken for the foundation in San Francisco of the first German Evangelieal Church of California. A committee has been chosen to draw up the necessary plao of organization, and an adjourned meeting was to have been held Jast Monday evening to hear their report. The case of Grant vs. Cromley, in which suit was brought to recover damages for debauching the wite of plaintiff, was tried in the 12th District Court, San Francisco, last week. The jury found a verdict for plaintiff, and assessed the damages at $1.000, The defendant did not defend the suit. The Mariposa Gazette, 'n speaking of the Yo Semite Fails, eays that the water, falling as it does in the form of rain or mist, when the streams are oot very bigh. had formed immense columns of ice, hundreds of feet high, presenting a sight of indescribable beauty, There are eleven offices to be filled in Tebama county at the next election, and the Gazette says there are at present only thirty-two aspirauts. The prebabilities are, however, that the number may be iucreased 80 as to become reepectable before the election. James Magnees, the brother-in-law of Mrs. Billman, who was indicted jointly with her for the murder of Albinus Billman, has been discharged by the Distriet Court of San Francie . co—A nolle prorqoi having been entered in the case by the District Attorney. The Republican Central Committee of Alameda county have called a County Convention at San Leandro, to be held June 4th, and declared that it is expedient for their party to nominate @ straigbt-out Republican ticket, for the approaching election. The late fire at Yreka, is thonght to have been the work of ao incendiary. Two attempts to burn the town, were made the week previous. Asit was, however, the losses were not heavy. The buildings destroyed were not valuable. A party of twenty men, well armed, left Honey Lake Valley, some time since, to punish the Iudians who murdered Laesaa, Clapper and others, swearing that they would give them no quarter. They are supposed to be Sbosbones. The Lecompton Democratic County Central Committee of Taolumne, bave fixed upon Tuesday, the 31st day of May, as the time for holding the County Convention. The primary meetings will be held on the Saturday evening previous. The following important item of California news was parton Me chogueghed from New Orleans to New York: ‘The excitement at Shasta waa amicably settled. The troops sent there had been successfally Janded, aud marched to Mohaves.”’ . Sheriff Fair, of Siskiyou county, reported . to bite been missing for some weeks, and who was sup to have beens victim of the Contra Costa explosion, taros up all right. He is on a visit to the rural districts of Napa. Hon. J. C. McKibbin addressed a large meeting of the eqns 4 at the Lyceum, ; Francisco, on the evening of May 10th. The entire police force of San Jose consists . of one Marsbal. The Mayor recommends the appointment of a deputy. ee ee oe one pposed to .bave sapene Srch aMcs she Vives hove pe SSS The Mayor of Stockton has ordered an election to he held in the second ward of that city, on the 19tb inst,, for the purpose of eleeting one Alderman there in consequence of a tie vote at the city election on Monday week. Qn the first of this month, a party of forty

or fifty men were to have started from some point in Los — county, on an exploring trip up the Gila river, and its tributaries. Their object is to prospect for gold. James M. Crane, of Carson Valley recently pened through Sacramento, on bis way home om Washington. He is coufident that Neva da Territory will be organized at the next session of Congress, A young man, named John McClusky. committed suicide at his cabin on Wolf Gulch, Tuolumne ceunty, one day last week, by shooting himself with a shot gun. He was supposed to be partially insane. Insanity seems to be rapidly on the increase in this State. At San Francisco five or six persons every week, on an average, are pronounced insane and sent to the Asylum at Stockton. The anti-Lecompton Democratic Central Committee of Sacramento eounty beld a meeting May 9th, and called a county couvention for June 8th, The primary election will be held on the 4th, The new ditch in Tuolumne county, about which there bas recently been much trouble, was sold by the Sheriff on Monday, May 9th. Mr. Davis, who held a mortgage on the property, was the purchaser, Five men were murdered recently, near Klamath Lake by the Indians. Their names were Eli Ledford, Samuel Probat, James Crow, S, F. Cowger, and J. Brown. The miniature of Solomon’s Temple, which hae been in course of construction at San Francisco for several months, is nearly completed, and will shortly be ready for exbibition, Mr. Mantz, late editor and part proprietor of the San Francisco Telegram, has eold out his interest in that paper. Mr. C. A. Sumner takes bis place in the editorial chair. The wife of Capt. Billings, who was convicted in San Francisco of barraty. left on the last steamer for Warhington, to prevail on the President to pardon her husband, The Marysville Democrat says that the building of the telegraph line from that city to Nevada will cost $8,000, including the right to the use of the Morse patent. The San Francisco Call thinks that Johan Nugent will secure the vote of the delegation from that city, in the administration convention, for Governor. A Theater has recently been erected at Timbneteo, Yuba county. The building is 66 by 34 feet measurement, and capable of containing 400 persons, PottricaL.—The St. Louis Republican, of April 18th, says: The results of the recent elections, in Connecticut and in several of the western cities have encouraged the “Republicans,’’ who are pow making extraordinary efforts to effect a fusion with the Americans, with a view to the trial of strength in 1860. The candidates for President occasionally named on bebalf of the Americanos are Messrs. Critteaden, Bell and Bates; and on the part of the Republicans Seward and Chase. The Washington Union having passed into the hands of Mr. Bowman, Superintendent of public printing, appears under the name of the Conatitution. The reasous for thie change do not appear. It has been said that the new paper will be to @ greater extent than the old oue the special organ of the President. While it is apparent that there isas yet no hearty or effective union between the Republicans aod Americans, it is equally clear that the Demoeretic party is divid There has been a loud protest in Pennsylvania against the action of the so-called regular Democratic Convention; and in Louisiana, that portion of the rty beaded by Mr. Slidell is meeting with itter opposition, Can tun Erniortan Cuanor nis Sxin?—A curious ease, which will, perhaps, answer the query above, of a dark mulatto changing toa white man, is to be seen in ove of the servants at the United Statee Hotel, in this ag Three ears ago, this man was of a dusky brown coor, not having a white mark upon his rkin ; now one of bis shoulders, his back, and one arm is perfectly white, having gradually become eo from the action of nature alone. It is very probable this man will become perfectly white in time, but it isto be hoped, oature will not make the rule work both ways, for however mueb it may please @ negro to become white, we feel sure that the white men who wish they were black, are scarce.—Columbus Journal. Srate Erxcrions.—Elections for members of Congress are to be held in the course of this year, as followe: In Virginia, on the fourth Thureday in May; on first Monday in August, in Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas; on first Thureday in August, in North Carolina; on first Monday in October, in Georgia and Mississippi; oo second Tuesday of October, in Minnesota; on first Monday of November in Louisiana; and on first Wednesday of November, in Maryland. Nearly all the members from these States, in the late Congress, were Democrats. Prupent.—Alexander H. Stephens, of Georgis, on being questioned, not long since, as to his reasons for withdrawing from public life, said that “the government reminded bim of an immense railroad train under fall speed and heading for a precipice, with the engineers all drunk. For hie own parthe was determined to ‘get off at the first station,’ ’’ Svicrpe or aN American at Vesvvivs.—A letter from Naples says : “Last week Veeuvius was the ecene of a deplorable event. An American who, it is said, had the evening before received disastrous news from bome, threw himself, while in the presence of a number of travelers of different eountries, into a current of lava. His body was, of course, sjmost instantly consumed.’’ Po.tticat. Cuanaes.—The Concord (N. i.) Democrat shows a curious change in political sentiment in that State. by its statement that in twenty-three towns which gave 1,440 majority for General Jackson in 1828, the Republicans had 455 majority in 1859; while in nineteen “old Federal towns,” which gave 802 majority ggainst.General Jackson, the Democrats hed « majority in 1859 of 868. Map Dog.—We y oe tat on9 of our agapii living near Chico, vered Igte at @ dog living on his engrtnygs ron tad, ~~ Agar he could peve u other on the farm. All the a su bitten were properly we have not learned,—Butte Recerd. rat MORNING, MAY 18, 1859. A RONAN ARNO aS RN NR IEE IN AWARE REC AI 8 oe De cs Re VIDE The following entry was made by Judge Cradiebangh on the records of the District Court at Provo, when ordering an adjournment : This Court has sought di tly and faith. fully to do its duty, to administer the laws of the United States aod of thia Territory. It could not have aay other object. But at ever’ ture it has bad to encounter difficulties an embarrassments, Men bigh in authority in ihe Mormon Church, as well ag men holding civil authority under the territorial goveroment, seem to bave conspired to obstruct the course of public justice, and to cripple the earnest efforts of the Court, he whole community presents a united and organized opposition to the proper administration of justice. Every art and every expedient have been employed to cover up and conceal crimea committed by Mormons. Witnesses have been prevented by threats of violence from obeying the summons of this Court; others that have testified bave been driven to seek safety in the protection of the small detachment of United States troops stationed near here, whe, it is prose to say, are bere.on my roaviaitan, and for whose presence the Court ie responsible. The absolute necessity of having those troops here, has been fully demonatrated by all hes has transpired durivg the session of the ourt. To crown all, the Grand Jury, sworn to perform a high public duty, has lent itself asa williug instrament to this organized opposition to the laws of the country and refuse to meet its obligations, A most willing inolination has been mauifested to prosecute Indians and other rsons not Mormons for their offenses, while ormon murderers and thieves are allowed to go unpunished, This Court determined, as its action manifests, that it will not be used by this community for its protection alone, but that it will do justice to all, or it will do nothing. Not being ene to do this, the Court now adjourn without elay. A Cannon Ball in the Hat. Ad anonymous writer, generally supposed to be the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, after desoribing how, wheu a boy, he stole a cannon ball from the Navy Yard at Charlestown, Massachusetts, and with much trepidation, and more headache, carried it away in that aniversal pocket of youth, bis hat, winds up with the following reflections which, though philosophically trite, are conveyed with much force and fresboess : When I reached home, I had nothing to do with my shot. I did not dare to show it iu the house, nor tell where I got it, and after one or two solitary rolls, I gave it away on the same day to a Prince-streeter. But, after all, that six-pounder rolled a good deal of sense into my skull, I think it was the last thing thal ever stole, (excepting a little matter of heart now and then,) and it gave me a notion of the folly of coveting more than you can enjoy, which has made my whole life bapier, It was rather a severe mode of catechising, but ethics rubbed in with a six pound shot are better than none at all, But I see men doing the same things—going into underground and dirty vaulis aod gathering up wealth, which will, when got roll round their beads like a ball, and not be a whit softer because it is gold instead of iron, though there isn nota manin Wall street who will believe that. Ihave seen & man put bimself to every humiliation to win a proud woman who has been born above him, and when be got her, he walked all the rest of his life with a canoon-ball ia his hat. Ihave seen young men enrich themselves by pleaxure in the same wise way. sparing no pains, ecrupling at no sacrifice of principle, for the sake, at last, of carrying a burden which no man can bear. All the world are busy in striving for things that give little pleasure and bring much care ; aud lam accustomed in my walks among meu, noticing their ways and their folly, to think, there is a man stealing a cannon ball; or there’s a man with a ball on his head—I know it by the way be walks. The money which o clerk purloins for bis pocket at last gets into bis bat like acannon ball, Pride, bad temper, selfishaess, evil passions, will roll a man as if he had a ball on his bead! And ten thousand men in New York will die this year, and as each one falls, hie bat will come off, and out will roll ao iron ball. which for years he has worn out his strength in carrying, Tuk Daxp Scorr Decision.-Hon, Humphrey Marshall, of Keutucky, in a letter to the Loaisville Democrat, has the following in regard tq the Dred Soott decision, The letter was called out in consequence of hie position having been misrepresented. Lbave read the Dred Scott case often, and thoroughly I think. Jt does not decide thas the constitution carries slavery intoa territory. It only decides that Congress cannot prohibit it from going, and so I said in reply made to my colleague frota which I bave quoted. I continue to hold the view then expressed, and thiok it can be made clear in a few words. Tf the constitution “carries slavery’? Into a territory, it must alvo carry it into a Btate, for the constitation is just as much the supreme law in a state asio a territory. It reads the same way in # State that it does in a territory, aud bas just the same power in a State that it bas in a territory. Would it be contended that the people of a territory, when forming a State conatitation, have no right to prohibit slavery? Clearly, if it was ‘‘carried’’ there by the constitution of the United States, they would not, nor could @ state prohibit any importation of slaves into its borders if the constitytion of the United States ‘‘parried’’ it there. My colleague hag quoted from the Dred Scott case to sustain his position, but the quotation does anything elsé. It only shows that the court denies to Congress the power ander the Constitutign to hibit it from going into a territory, and vo { said the little discussion to which Mr. Jewett refers. A Briwitast Senator.—Senator Fitch, of Iadiana, during the late session, introduced a bill into the Senate, requiring the Government to use in public buildings nothing but American Iron “provided it is the best and most econgmical . ’? The introdugtion of this bill, rays an exchange, is about as shallow and useless a piece of demagoguism as we remember to have seen. In effect it tells the agents of the Government to use their senses in gelecting material, SocxpoLacers.—At White Rock, in El Dorado county, says the Observer, three miners dom~icile in the same cabin, who measure io height respectively, 6 feet 8 inches, 6 feet 44 inches, pud 6 feet 24 inches—making in the aggregate, 19 feet 3} inches, Sewarp snp CameRoy.—It is enid that Senator Cameron bas given up his aspirations for the Presidency, and determined to throw his influence for Seward, eee a se WE oe ec SE ga ae OP = Mold AGCAVAV , * sias WHOLE NO. 293. and dae aiiled baviog issued Guid Witeaee and silver coin at mint roles on jhe Raa ed to follow the example, For the benefit of those who baye this coin on band, we copy from the Sacramento Bee, the value of most of thes coins in circulation in this State, as esta’ by the Philadelphia mint, The fractions of 9 cent are omitted : " Mexico,—The Mexigan doubloon is worth af hen silver dollar is vera A 6. Ee. eae ExeLanp.—Sovereign, $4 84; British shilLAND. ling, new, 23 cents; old, 22. Faaxor, m,—Twenty-fraue piece, $3 84; fiver franc piece, 98 cents, New Granapa.—Doubloons varies accord to the mint at which it was made fron $15to $1561, for the old doablodt. ‘but thé new ten-peso piedes ‘tesued ‘since 1856 are worth $9 67 ; the dollar piece is worth 98 cents,” '— Eveapor,—Half doubloon, $7 60; quarter dollar, 20 cents, ; Perv.-Old doubloons, $15 538 to $15 62 dollar, from 94 to 95 cents ; but the half do fe worth 49 cents, Bouivia.—Doubloone, $15 58 ; dollar $1 06. CuiLe.—Doubloons, $15 57 to $15 66; the ten peso pieces issued since 1851, worth $3 is; the dollar 98 cents Brazit.—The dollar is worth $1 02. Aroentixe Reporric.—Doubloon, $14 66 to $15 50; dollar $1 06, ; Neraxerianps.—Ten guilder get ta $8 99. Betoiom.—New 25-frano gold pieces, $4 72 5 five francs silver, 98 cents, . Spain.—The uew gold piece of 100 reals, $4 96; old half-donbloon, $7 75 ; “. reals, or silver dollar, 101 cents ; pietareen, 20 cente, PortuaaL.—The gold crown, $5 81; silyer crown, $1 18, Geemany.—The German coins are numerous, The Prussian ten thalers are worth $8; those of Brunswick aud Hanover, $7 90; the ducat of Soutberon Germany, $2 28; in Northern Ger. many the new silver thalers, 72 cents} in the south, being’® @ifferent coin, the florin, 41 cts; the double thayler isaved by all the States, $1 46; the crown dollar in Bavaria, Baden and Wartemburg, $1 12. AvstraLia.—The Sydney sayerelea of 1852, is worth $4 85, but the one pound piece of the Governmen Assay Office, is worth 82. Inpia.—The gold mobur of fifteen rupees ia worth $7 @8 ; the silver rupee, 46 cents, It is not necessary here to give the value of coins iesued by the small States of Bouthern Europe, as they do not circulate among us. A Wiron Exorcisen.—A friend bas narrated ® curious and rather amusing fact which lately ocourred not far from this city, He says that one of our city pry siolane was eent for a night or two since in hot haste, by a man living somewhere in the subarbs, with the information that bis wife was bewitched, and in a most dreadful condition, The doctor demanded to know the nature of the attack, but the visitor only implored him to hurry up and see for himself. On arriving at the house, the lights, aud hurry and bustle within showed that something sure enough was the matter, Severa) womem were in the front room who rushed at the doetor on hie arrival, and Jed him fearfully towards the door of an adjoining room. On opening this, the inmate, who was the wife of the proprietor of the house, ran at him without speaking a word, but with eyes staring, and the saliva running down the chin from the mouth which remained wide open; her hair dishevelled, and ber whole appearance frightful to behold, The women fied from the place screaming, “Witch! witob!’’ and the scene, occurring as it did after midoight, was decidedly thrilling. The patient was unable to close her mouth, and was herself nearly frightened into bysteries, The doctor however, at ange perceived what was the matter. In gaping immoderately the lady had put her jaw out of joint, and in her panic, the few ignorant per3008 supposed, and made her believe that she was bewitched. Tho diveiple of Galen introduced the end of 4 ladje, and with a dextrong movement suapped the jaw back into its place, and thas exorcised the witch.—S, /. Timea, Mone or THe Meteor.—The Humboldt Times, of April 23d, thus refers to the meteor which was seen in different parts of the State, gn the 4th ult: We learn from Larabee, of Van Dasen’s Fork, that a meteor paseed over that sectiun on the morning of the 4th iost., and struck the earth sumewhere in that vicinity with each force gs to produce a heavy shock of the earth, accompanied by a report resembling a heavy gun, or distant thuoder. The report and shock were preceded by a Lorca . sound, similar to that caused by a large flopk of pigeons pa throngh the air. At Larabee’s house, on . Dusen, the shock was so heavy that it caused the window panes to rattle as though they would break in pieces, Scoice Roppery near Iowa Hiit.—The slatove of the hydranlic elgim of Lytle & Co., af Kings Hill, one and a half miles distant from Jowg Hill, were robbed of gold to the supposed amount of four or five bundred dollars, on Friday night, April 26th. The company bag been working some days withopt pleaning up their sluices, and from the previous yieldsof the claim they have no doubt the amount was taken, The robbery was doubtless committed by some idle ecampsof the neighborhood, who prefer stealing to working for a living.—Placer Herald. : A Penpatezio Conguassyan.—The “Ore Pemocratic State Convention” met af Salem on the 20th April, aud nominated Lansip Scout as their candidate for Representative F3 Congress. The Sacramento Bee gays thisis the same ipnene Stouv who was a K.N. member of the California Assembly from Placer county, at the session of 1856. Oregon must be bard ie Tee Congressional Representative timber when they select the floating scum of litical weathervanes to represent their young State in Congress, He was not, while here, distinguished for ability or industry, ’ wd Tae Great Poxrrica, Questions oF THE Day.—The St, Louis Democrat vaya : Great questions gre being d'scussed on the stamp in icicle and Keotueky. To Virginia the question is whether John Letcher was an abolitionist tea rhe ago, and if so, whetber he hae repented, Kentacky the subject mattér ba the snialae bald oy dd Clay, on bis death + Ol Lyon boyd, ao ticularly w Olay invited Boyd ‘to call and pi) h + hetar A Lirtiz Gra in Cincinnati, a few. weeks ago, while playing hide-and-seek with a companion, hid in an old tronk, the lidof which fastened with aclasp, She screamed for help . . til exbgusted, when ao alarm was rgised by her long absence, and @ sear mt ». Bho was em aioe i re eal probably. not have lived many ming