May 26, 1858 (4 pages)

THE NEVADA DEMOCE VOL. V, NO. 34. NEVADA DEMOCRAT, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY I. J. ROLFE & CO. T. H. ROLFE, I, J, ROLFE, A. P, CHUROH, OFFICE—BROAD STREET, NEVADA, TERMS: For one year, in advance, $5 00 Six $, 3 00 Three months, 2 00 Copies, 26 cts J. C. BIRDSEYE, C, N. FELTON, J.C. BIRDSEYE & CO., BANBERS. No. 30 MAIN STREET, NEVADA. PURCHASE GOLD DUST AND BULLION, AT THE HIGHEST MARKET RATES. Advances made on Gold Dust for Assay, or Coinage at the U. 8. Mint. Sell CHECKS on San Francisco, Sacramento, and Marysville. Sar Deposites received, Collections made, and transact @ general king business. Nevada, March 9th 1858.—23-tf CHARLES W. MULFORD, BAN EER! At his Old Stand, Main St., Nevada. GOLD DUST BOUGHT at the highest market rates. SIGHT CHECKS on Sacramento and San Francisco AT PAR. DUST forwarded to’the U. 8. Branch Mint for Assay or and advances made on the same if required, Nevada Ist 1857,—9-tf MORRIS ROSENHEIM, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, Ke. ___MAIN STREET, NEVADA. CHAS. W. YOUNG, MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —AND— DEALER IN FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, MOND WORK, ce. Junction of Main and Commercial Streets, Nevada. GEORGE H. LORING, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, No. 23 Commercial Strect. N. B.—All work pertaining to the Jewelry business aeatly performed, Nevada, Jan. 8th 1558.—16-tf THOMAS MARSH, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, ON COMMERCIAL STREET. 20-tf sd B, MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, DIAAll work promptly attended to, and in the best style of the art. Commercial street, above Dine, Nevada. 46-tf SSFRRY MEREDITH, THOMAS Pf. HAWLEY. MEREDITH & HAWLEY, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law, Orrice—In Kidd & Knox’s Brick Building, Corner of Pine and Broad Streets, Nevada. Nevada, Jan. 10, 1858.-—14-3m STANTON RUCKNER, C, WILSON HILL, BUCKNER & HILL, AVING associated themselves together in the practice of the Law, will attend promptly to all business confided to their care in Nevada and adjoining counties, Orrick—In Kelsey’s Brick Building, Commercial street, Nevada. July 2, 1856.—48+4f J. RB. MCONNELL, McCONNELL & NILES, ATTORNEYS & COUSELLORS AT LAW, Will practice in all the Geurts of the 1th Judicial Dis‘ret, and in the Supreme Court. Orrtor—Kidd’s Brick Building, up stairs. 46 if JAMES CHURCHMAN, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Will hereafter confine himself solely to the practice of his profession—and will be found always at his office, ex tept when absent on professional business, Orrice—Corner of Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada. 40-tf @ke. W. YANT, DAVID BELDEN BELDEN & YANT, ATTORNEYS AP LAW. Particular attemtion given to procuring U. 8. Land Warrants for perssns by Military service emtitled to the same, Orrick.—No. 4 Second story of Alban’s Brick Buitding Corner Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada. 6-tf WM. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Orrce—In Alban’s Brick Building, cormer of Broad and Pine streets, Nevada. LAW. “HENRY L. JOACHIMSSEN, . CONVEYANCER, COPYIST, Notary Public. Orrice—On Main street, one dear below C. W. Mulford’« Banking House, Nevada. 24-tf AND WM. 5. &NOX, Cc, T. CVERTON, KNOX & GVERTON, PAYSICIANS & SURGEONS, Orrick—North side of Broad Street, 2d door above Pine. _Nevada Jan, 12th 1858.—14-tf F.E. BAILEY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Orrick—Main street, in the rear of Dr. Lark’s Drug Store. Residence Washington street, first door South of the Catholic Chureh. Nevada, Oct. 27th 1857.—4-t£ &@ From my personal acquaintance with the character and qualifications of-Dr. Bary, I do cheerfully recommend him to my fermer patrons and friends as my succesa. HARVEY HUNT, M. D. D.& B. LACHMAN, 24 COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. —DEALERS IN— NO. Harware, Stoves, Tin-Ware, Crockery, &c. &c. @@ All kinds of Tin Ware made to order. “@& Sept. 1856.—49-3m D. & B. LACHMAN. — G. E. WITHINGTON, © DEALER IN Frenck and American Paper Hangings, INDOW SHADES, Brass cornice, Gold — « uldings Paints, &e. Painting of all kinds, and pape tenghg, executed in the best style, at shost metace. 49-tf Na. 7 Broad Street, Nevada. COUNTY SURVEYOR’S OFFICE. (COURT HOUSE, NEVADA.] G. F. DEETKEN, County Surveyor, } Deputy. LL persons are hereby cautioned against employing other Surveyors than such as may be deputized from Extract from Laws of California. Cur. 20, Sec, 3 No survey pein A made by any person except the County Surveyor or his deputy shall be considered legal evidence in any Court within this State. JOHN L. GAMBLE, s-tf County Surveyor. EMPIRE MARKET!! Anngtion of Main & Commercial Sts. (Opposite “the “American Exchange.) Amoriocan Beef, PORK, VEGETABLES, dic, Aas on hand Fresh and in the best possible con#2: Femeeuhecriber, feeling .himaelf under the fren, obligations to his numerous customers for past , is determined to merit, not only a continuance of Sent, but an increase of patronage. Noone shall be satisfied, if the means of satisfaction is be aw reach. Corned Beef and Pork, Sausa \ ., always on pan and for sale. > ge ’ y' 4% Come and see for Yourselves, G8 JACOBS & KE? P rictros, Nevada; March 15h 6 ne , NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNIN TRAVELING. Tied Seoceeron bom « FOR SACRAMENTO, Leaves Nevada at 1 o’elock, A. M., and arriving at Sacito in time for the 2 o’clock boats for San Francisco. meni Also, at 4 o'clock, A. M., running via Auburn, as an Accommodation Line to Sacrame ae : : at seven Rough & ving in MaFOR FOREST CITY, DOWNTIEVILLE, PATTERSON, WOLSEY’s, MOORE’S, AND ORLEANS FLATS. Leaves every morning at.6 1-2 o’¢lock A. M. JAMES HAWORTH Pres’t. C. 8. Co. W. S. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. [tf NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE. CON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above Line will run as follows: = ry A.M, i "8, Cold Spring, White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving at Washington by one o’clock in the afternoon. It is the nearest and best Route to Washington, Omega, Scotchman’s Creek, Poor Man’s Creek, and Eureka. Returning,—The Stages will leave the South Yuba Hotel, Washington, every morning at nine o’clock, and arrive at Nevada by one o'clock P. M., connecting with the California Stage Co’s Coaches for Auburn, Sacramento, Marysville and Shasta. Office—South Yoha Hotel, Washington. A. 8. OLIN, Proprietor. W. S. McRonerrs, Agent, Nevada. (34-tf EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, Broad Street, Nevada, J. H. HELM, Proprietor. THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS friends and the public generally, that he has become Proprietor of the EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, and as he designs keeving constantly on hand A Stock of Fast Horses, Would respectfully selicit the patronage of the Public. &eHorses kept by the Day or Week on the most reasonable terms, 20-tf J. HARVEY HELM. LIVERY & SALE STABLE. MAIN STREET, NEVADA. J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE Metropolis Stable, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has added extensively to his already Large and Elegant establishment of Horses, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, &c &c.—and is now prepared to furnish as fine turnouts as can be fonnd in the State. Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses, well equipped for Ladies or Gentlemen will be ready at all times. A long experience in the business and an earnest desire to retain the confidence of his friends, leads him to believe he will be able to give general satisfaction, Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the use of Balls, Parties, &c. &c. The quality of my stock will permit me to say that those secking pleasure, or engaged on business would do well to give mesa call. J. A. LANCASTER, Nevada, Aug. 20, 1856.—46-tf At No. 26 COMMERCIAL STREET, I have just received at my Store, on Commercial street, the Largest and Best Selected Stock of Groceries and Provisions, EVER BROUGHT TO NEVADA, WHICH WILL BE SOLD at the lowest possible rates, E42 PES C2 AGE Be The attention of Country Dealers is called to my extensive assortment of GOODS. They will find it to their advantage toGIVE ME A CALL, before going below after their supplies. BAILEY GATZERT. Nevada May 18th 1858.—33-tf. AGENCY OF GEORGE THATCHER & CO’S. CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA WINES! HE undersigned having been appointed sole Agent, in _ Nevada, for the Sale of the above Celebrated Wines, would respectfully call the attention of those wishing to use the above excellent and healthful beverage, that they can haveit at manufacturers’ prices, with freight added, by calling on M. H. FUNSTON, “Nevada April 27th, 1858.—30-tf STORAGE. FORWARDING AND COMMISSION WAREHOUSE, FIRE-PROOF BRICK BUILDING, ——Lately occupied by Harrington, Hazletine & Co.,, Lower Plaza, Marysville. Goods Received, Stored, and Forwarded to all parts of the Mincs. 32-tf Ww. T. ELLIS. DENTISTRY. DR. A. CHAPMAN, Dentist, calls particular TT? attention to his Tooth Anodyne, which, when applied, will stop the teoth-ache in five mintes, and effectually destrof the nerve, leaving it in a fit condition to be filled without causing pain, where it would otherwise . have to be extracted All Dental operations performed im a neat and substantial manner, and satisfaetion guaranteed in all cases. Orrick—In Kidd & Knox Brick Building, corner Pine and Broad streets, Nevada, where he intends to remain permanently. October 14th, 1855--2-4£ Billiard Saloon! CoRNER OF Broan AnD Pixe Sts., Former.y U, 8. Morten. HARRINGTON & PATTERSON, OULD MOST RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO THEIR friends and the public, that they have taken the New Beikk Building, corner of Broad and Pine Streets, on the site of the old U. S. Hotel, and fitted it up asa SALOON, in a style unsurpassed for eleganee and comfort, and are prepared for all who may favor them with a call. The Billiard Tables will be found equal to any in the State, and those who delight in this pleasant game, will find this Saloon well adapted to enjoy it. The Bar will at all times be supplied with the best LIQUORS AND SEGARS Which the market of San Francisco can afford, and no expense or pains will be spared on the part of the Proprietors to make this a popular and agreeable place of resort. Nevada, Jan’y. 13, 1857.—15-tf CIGARS! CIGARS!! CIGARS!!! satis Brick Store on Main Street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co. and Junction of Main & Commercial Streets. H. & M. HIRSCHMAN j Tould respectfully announce that they have on hand, and are constantly receiving, by express and other conveyances, the largest and best assortment of Fine Havana Cigars, Choice Brands of Tobacco, Pipes, Matches, Playing Cards, &c. Ke. &e. Which will be sold lower than the same quality of articles can be bought in any other house in this se Our old friends and customers are invi to give usa call and satisfy themselves in regard to the quality of our stock Ba” Particular alleniion paid lo oaders from the country-@4% 3-tf f : H. & M. HIRSCHMAN. — AMPHENE AND BURNING FLUID, C For Sale at draeises E. F. SPENCE’S Drug Store, 21 Commercial street, Nevada. UICKSILVER AND PATENT MEDICINES, For Sale at SPENCE’S Drug Stere, 21 Commercial street, Nevada. ~ NEVADA DEMOCRAT JOB PRINTING OFFICE, BROAD STREET. Bae furnished with a new and complete assortment of JOB TYPE, we are prepared to execute PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, in a manner that cannot faii to give satisfaction to all who may favor us with a call. ose in want of Cards, Bill Heads, Posters, Ball Tickets, Bilis of Fare, Circulars, Law Blanks, Handbills, Catalogues, mes, Pamphlets, Books, Checks, Drafts, &e. will do weld te give us a cail. “old California’’ price. > Large reduotions made from . act of the Legislature) paid for the prison wall, . marked “that these several amounts’? (viz: the . Letter from Ex-Governor e to the. Santiaco ps Curie, Feb, 23, 1858. By the clipper ship Panther, which arrived at Valparaiso a few days since, from San Francisco, I received a copy ef Governor son’s me , whieh was transmitted te the Legislature of California on the 8th of Jannary, 1858. In this document I find the following unfair statement, which I feel called upon to explain to the peopie of California, te whom I am indebted for se many distinguished favors, After setting the amounts expenges for government pet dang for the years 1855, 56, and ’57, Gov. ohnson makes the following statement: “From the foregoing, it will be ved that the exnditures of the year 1857, ending with the Slst day of . ber last, were less than one-half of the expenditures of the corresponding time in the last year of the preceding administration.” I neither desire nor intend to advert to the ae design of this unjust comparison, Gevervor Johnson has seen proper to between his own and his immediate predecessor’s administration; ner yet to intimate that for the sake of his own glorification, he would withhold important facts which, if known to him. makes his statement misrepresentation, and if unknewn, argues unpardonable negligence and ignorance of the public records. . If Governor Johnson insists upen instituting such comparisons, (and to that I would in no maaner object.) candor and fairness, no less than common justice, require that the whele truth and all the facts should be stated, before essaying to arrive at conclusions which, if warranted by the figures stated, are unwarranted by the actual facts as disclosed by the public records. These records, which were at all times accessible te Governer Johnson, contain all the explanation necessary to be given, in order to clearly and satisfactorily demonstrate the unfairness of the statement above quoted. Did that statement tend only te the inereased few additional facts relating to State expenditures which may not be uninteresting to the people of California. hen I retired from office on the 9th of Janwary 1856, the civil debt of the State, including the schoel fund, amounted te the sum of $3,264,269 46, and we now have the assurance of Governor Johuson that the total of our State indebtedness may be estimated at $3,900,000, thus admitting that during his term of office (two years) the debt of the State has increased the sum of $635,74054. This statement, it Should be borne in mind, is based upon Gov. Jehnson’s own estimate of the amount of State indebtedness ; and I leave it’ to his suecessor and history to determine how far short of the a og fact his estimate will, cventually prove © be, When I assumed the duties of Executive on the 8th of January, 1852, the State of California had not erected and did not own a public building ef any kind whatever, and there was not in the Treasury a single dollar of school fund. During the four years I Was in office, a school fund amounting to about $450,000 was realized from the sale of public lands, and the interest to be set apart and applied to the suprt of common schools, A State Prison building and prisen wall were erected, and a State Insane Asylum was also projected, built, and comfortably furnished. 7 In the erection of the above named public buildings, and other similar objects which ferm no part in the ordinary expenses of the State government the following amounts were expended under the direction of the State Legislature, viz: For the relief of the sick, about $1,200,000, all of which, with the exception of $385,000, was expended under and by virtue of laws passed before I came into office; $126,000 for the census of 1852, taken in compliance with constitutional requirement and in accordance with an act passed by the Legislature ; $350,000 in the erection of the State Prisen and wall; $150,000 ia the erection of the Inglory of Gov. Jehnsoa, or to the enhancement of his reputation as a statesman and financier, without reficcting unjustly upon the preceding administration, I shonld pass it by in silence, without even a wish to pluck a single leaf from the laurel wreath with which the Executive brow was bound. It will be recollected, even by Gov, Johnson himself, it is presumed, that the day before the final adjournment of the Legislature of 1854, I vetoed an appropriation bill, for the reasons, as stated in the veto message, that it contained a number of items which I was uawilling to sanction, and others reported by the Controller of State as having been audited and paid several months before the passage of the bill. The vetoed bill failed to receive the requisite twothirds vote, and the Legislature ef 1854 ad. journed without passing another bill; thus devolving on the Legislature to assemble in Jan. wary, 1855, the duty of appropriating for a . large amount of expenditures belonging pro. perly to the preceding year. The amount a propriated by the vetoed bill was $528,219 16, only a small portion of whieh constituted the objectionable feature of having been before paid. The Legislature of 1855, after a careful examivation and consideration passed four de. ficiency bills, omitting the objectionable items of the bill of 1854. The amount appropriated in these four bills, although fer indebtedness incurred prior to the commencement of the year 1855, was all paid withia that year, and, therefore, made an apparent oxpendlters of the year . 1855 though properly belonging to the preceding year. ln my last annual messege, 1856, I explained . why so large an amount appeared as having been expended for the year 1855, and peinted . outitems amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $500,880 (exelusive of the amount paid for the erection of the Prison wall) as properly belonging to the preceding years and as forming no part of the actual and necessary expen. ditures fer government purposes of the year . 1855, I referring to these items, I then re. amounts appropriated inthe deficiency bills) . “although apparently constituting expenditures . of the year 1855, were with the exception of $10,009 actually applied in payment of indebt. edness incurred before the lst of January, . 1855.’’ The records of the State establish all the facts above stated, and I am much surprissane Asylum at Stockton, and the purchase of necessary furniture for the same. The contracts for the erection of the prison building and Insane Asylum were made by persons selected by the Legislature and not be the Gov-. W ernor, The sum of $46,031 was paid to Sheriffs for guarding State prisoners before the erection of the prison. These several items, in the aggregate, amount te the sum of $1,866,031. At the time, the large appropriations made for hospital purposes and for the relief of the sick and destitute, were regarded as indispensably neeessary under the peculiar circumstances, and those who voted for them were applauded by their constituents for so doing, The census / was taken at a time when the services of competent men could not be obtained fer less than $16 per diem, and of course the enumeration cost, perhaps, double the sum that would be required for similar services now. The State Prison and Insane Asylum were also erected before any considerable reduction had taken place in the prices of labor and materials. But these improvements were at the time regarded as necessary, and bet few, under the circumstances, advocated pestponement or delay. For these so highly necessary ebjects, the large sum of $1,866,031 was expended during the four years in which I had the honor to oo. cupy the Gubernatorial chair, and all ef it was . over and above the amount required to defray . the ordinary expenses of the State government, It should alse be borne in mind that during the years 1852-3 and ’54, the salaries of officers and employés, the per diem of members of the Legielature, and rates demanded for all services performed and materials furnished, were exceedingly high. Reform in these particulars, when it could be justly accomplished at all, could only be inaugurated by the Legislature, to which they were again and again urged by me, as the'records prove. But irrespective of this consideration, I maintain that exclusive of the sum of $1,866,031, expended as abeve stated for Hospital purposes, for the census of 1852; for the State Prison building and wall, the Insane Asylum building and furniture—to Sheriff's for guarding State convicts, notwithstanding the exhorbitant prices which had to be paid for services rendered ed that Governor Johnson could have been so remiss as not to have examined them, or hav. ing examined, that he could have instituted so . unfair a comparison, The expenditures for the year 1855, as stated . by Governor Johnsen, amouni in the aggregate to the sum of $1,427,517 07 . From this sum deduct... 500,970 00 The amount appropriated in the deficiency bills, incurred before. though paid within the year 1855, and we have... $926,547 07 As the amount expended for the year 1855, and in this sum is included the large amount paid . as well as for every article purchased by the State, I can with the records of the State before me, demonstrate to the satisfaction of all, that the State debt of California was not increased, as much during the four years I was in office as it has been during the past two years, By reference to the public records, messages of the Governor, annual and special, it will be seen that I have repeatedly urged upon successive Legislatures reform in matters of expenditures, and pointed out the reasons, whereby upwards of three hundred and fifty thousand . dollars could be annually saved to the State witheut, in any manner materially interfering with the public business. G, MAY 26, 1858. A NS sa fg 8 wes < + seat f ~ ‘ " ,*Feere : xe . f. ye 4 e vine WHOLE NO. 2422" Mysterious Attempt at Assassination, {From the Washington Star of April 9th.) Asthe Rev. Mr. Eleazer Williams, who is claimed to be the son of Louis XVI, and now rightful heir to the throne of France, was sitting at his lodgings, No, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, arranging some papers between the hours of 12 and 1 o’clock last night, he was startled by a man suddenly entering his room and advancing§ towards him with an uplifted dagger, who exclaimed through his teeth, “I’ve got you at last, have I?’ Mr, Williams cried out “assassin! assassin! save me from the assassin!’ and although a man 78 years of age, but nevertheless vigorous and strong, he grasped the uplifted arm of the villain with an energy of a man determined te defend his life to the last extremity, and continued to alarm the house by eries of “assassin! assassin!’’? The centest was desperate but short, the villain finding that he could not accomplish his hellish purpose and the house was beceming alarmed, with a vigorous effort .extricated himself fron: the grasp of his intended victim, suddenly left the room, and fled the house. The cries of Mr. Williams and the noise of the contest thoreughly alarmed the house, but not in time to oapture the villain, When the inmates entered the room of Mr. Williams they feund him lying upon the floor totally exhausted, and the dagger of the assassin near him upon the floer. Mr. Williams is not injured, but is now almost prostrated by the excitement and exertion of the contest for his life. What could have caused any man to thus attempt the life of a poor and inoffensive eld man, who must socn pass to his grave is past the comprehension of any one, and the greatest of all mysteries, It is possible that the assassin may have been in search of another person, Mr, Williams thinks he has seen the villain several times before, and believes him to be a man whe stopped at the house for several days (perhaps to learn his room and habits) but left twe or three days since. Will any one solve this mystery? A policeman should be constantly stationed at this locality, as it is the headquarters of the notorious “States’ Hose,” and other confedeEw seen who have so leng infested the Fifth ard, Oe ee NEWS ITEMS, Tur Crmsx.—The Balletia a The new sae region is destined ta be a harvest for e Chinese, Being prevented from ceming ta California by the stringent law recently . a our Legislature, and in the British Possesons being afforded the same protection aad facilities as the whites, the Frazer river wil Asing ¥e. csheeiad with hordes of e from their ewn overgrown hina, Already the heads of the different Chi. nese companies in this State are making arrangements to ship their countrymen at presen among us, : Arizona Sttvgr Mives.—The Alta saya that some imens of ere from the Tucsen silver mines have regcently been assayed in San Francisco, and yielded at the.rate ef two peng dollars a ton, The mine fyom which this valuable ore is extraeted is in the heart of the riohest mining district of “The Purchase,” and on the direct road from uma to El. "Phere is great di and. expense incurred in transporting the ore to the sea but this embarrassment will shortly be rem ) inasmuch as a emelting furnace is abont being erected near the mines, f Rerorrep Suicipzg at Sea,-—It is stated that Mr Rebinet, who seme years ago was éngaged in the meregntile business at San Franeisco, jumped overboard and. was drowned, on new. from China to Valparase, on the eroedes, which arrived at the latter place on the 10th of April. Itis alleged that Robinet attempted to scuttle the vessel in order.te recover the insurance upon false bills of Jading for goods which were never placed on beard the vessel, but finding his plans frustrated, he ¢ommitted suigide, Immense YIELD oF QuaRrz.—The mill of Messrs, Soulsby & Street, in five weeks test week yielded seventy five pounds of, reterted gold, This, we think, is the richest yield ever recorded in the State. There are many other claims in the vicinity of this mill, that will pay equally as rich when they get milla in operation, The quartz ground in arastras. in some of these claims—the Pennsylvania and Platt— has yielded from two hundred to three and fifty dollars per ton.— Union Democrat, Garroting.—Julius Emory, a notorious thiéf, has been arrested in'San Francisce, te.answer the charge of having garroted an aged Frenchman, named Louis Cavaignac, Jt appeared that the accused was recognized by Cavaignae as the person who shoked, beat and robbed him, while in Dupont street, on Sunday, morning, May 16th, Reapine Our.—Some of the Demeoratic pers in the northern Bio of this State are fer reading the Douglas Demoorats out of the party, It the operation be performed in this State the Lecomptonites will be in.a most wefal. minority, and many newspapers heretofore considered Demecratic will have to be elassed with the o position,—Santa Cruz Sentinel. Ixcenpranism.—A frame building, on the corner of J.ong Wharf and East street, San Francisco, was set on fre, on Tuesday morning, the 8th inst, The flames were discovered in time to prevent serious damage. Two German boys named Alfonso Volage and Leander Schriber, were arrested as the incendiaries, im Man snp Woman Drownen.—Mr. Blowers and Mrs. Dauskin were drowned in Salmon river on the 9th of May. They were on their way toa religious meeting, and the boat in which they attempted to cross oapsized, Four others, who were in their company, were saved ; amohg them was the husband of the drowned lady. GamBiinc Arrray.—A correspondent 6f the Steckton Argus, writing from Mariposa, under date of May 12th, says, that on the day. ppreTas Waker Mines 4 Houmpug-—The Placerville Index has a letter from Carson Valley under date of May 9th. The writer says: I have returned from the scenes of the new gold discoveries on Walker river, and am able to report them a comparative humbug, and will eudeavor to give you and the public an idea of some of the many inconveniences that will have to be experienced in getting to diggings that will not pay more than three or four dollars per day. The distance from this place is upwards of a hundred miles across rivers and barren plains which will have to be traveled by mules or horses, ay it is almost impossible to get there with teams, And when there, the diseiple of Mammon will fiad himself in one of the most isolated places on the face ef the earth—situated high up in the mountains, and assailed by severe cold east winds, which will compel hin te bundle up ia coats to keep from freezing, and what is more, there is nota stiek of wood within six miles suitable for any purpose whatever, A Learnep Dicorr Inpian.—-The Calaveras Chronicle relates the following: “We have been informed that an old strange Indian has recently settled himself in a valley a little nerthwest of the Matelot Gulch Reservoir, who speaks the Spanish and English languages quite intelligibly and has also a smattering of Ger. man, and is withal quite intelligent. He may be found living in a cave formed originally b a company of miners from Experimental Gule in the vicinity, who attempted tunneling there. We are told he holds no converse or connection with any of our ibe peep m lo o ( knowledge of unexplered rich diggings, and} yjious, two men named Smith aad Quin, quarhas aotnally pointed out several desirable min° : n. reled over a game of cards, when the former ing spots in the most unlikely locations. His! ghot Quin with a gun loaded with seven slage, demands for information afforded, it is said, 4 : every ono of which entered his body. are extravagant; yet if all he promises be true, ; . it might pay.” Sacramento Postmaster. The Washington eorrespondent of the Alta, says there isa grave charge filed in the Posteffice Department against Mr. Elder, the Postmaster at Sacramento, It is said that he sold his office, first, to one man, for $2,000, and then to another, for $5,000—~ thus realizing the neat little sum of $7.000. Axorurn New Cavren.——The German Catholics of San Francisco are about to build a ehuroh for their owa accommodation. A-building committee has been appointed, and the members of the congregation that is to be, are making every exertion to carry out their intentions towards a successful result, Horrmixe Mourper.Two miners, living at Dutchman’s Bar, Tuolumne county, were found murdered in their eabin on Sunday, May 9th, They were last seen alive at Chinese Camp, about a week previons, and it is supposed that they were then followed to their home gad Cervenry at Tae Strate Prisoy.—The editor of the Marin County Demoerat, speaking of the late attempt of some convicts to escape from the State Prison, says: The escaping prisoner was pursued by a son of Capt, Geo, Simpton, formerly Harbor Master in San Francisco. He was overtaken and shot in the hand and again in the shonlder, which brought him to the ground. He was then captured and brought back to the yard, when one of the overseers, named Geo. Lecs, commeneed a savage attack upon him witha heavy elub. He belabored the wounded man with sueh brutality that Dr. Taliaferro rushed up the yard with a loaded rifle and threatened to sheot him down if he did not desist. Weare sorry that the Governor does not discharge this man Lees. We were an cye-witness to his brutality at the . last break. We saw him knock the conviets . that the expenditures for the year 1856, the I have deemed thus much due to myself and murdered for their money. for the Prison wall, but since repudiated. b : . down with aclub as fastas they came out of The expenditures for the year 1857, as stated . the history of the times, the water. We hope the Governor intends to by Governor Johnson, amountto the sum of. With a grateful remembrance of past favors keep gentlemen for officers, and not brutes. $699,803 94. This sum was expended in de. 0” the part of my fellow citizens in California . fraying the ordinary expenses of the State gov. 804 a dcep and abiding interest tn the ‘welfare . ernment, for Governor Johnson, so far as 1 . #84 continued prosperity of the State of my have been able to ascertain, did not expend a adoption, I remain your obedient servant, single dollar for State imprevements of any . Joun Bratxe. kind. In order, then, to institute a fair eom. parison between the expenditures of the years, 1855 and 1857, we must deduct the $500,970 00 appropriated and paid in liquidation of indebtedness incurred prigs to 1855; also the amount paid (in Controller’s warrants) for the Prison wall—a work declared to be necessary and orVery Lixr a Taxw.—A stone, of natural formation was recently found near Yankee Jim’s, wn which is a most perfect resemblance of » ham Farming IN ALaMupA Counry.—The Alameda . in every respect, except that it could scarcely . Gazette complains that gross exaggerated state-. be sliced for table use. If it had been garved ments are often published in the newspapers . by the hand of a eculptor it eould hardly be . shout the prosperity of the farmers and the . more perfect. . profits of farming in that county. The editor Restoxarion.—Mr. Chas Lindley has resigned A New Yorker's Opinionof Broderick and . says: Pm —s 7 ~ es Wncehanan: These reports baye a bad influence many . 7) (oe Of Mecelver eh pullic monies A well known party in New York writes toa . times, because the realities are not understeod. Morysrille Lond Dice, His being & enndid od gentleman distinguished in the political world, . Men do not wait to inquire how many withia for the office of District Judge, in place of Judgo et 2 Roll gv Bens eo tdleg de. ‘ B New gg Be hn i BM many are being sold out at Sheriff’s sale, or by . Stvvcrton axo Merper.—-On the 12th of May, erms, ed. . "ducted (and I am confident that every reason. himself admirably, and makes his epponente reBay of the Onweroas pescepes of See. Tow, . ore] OF MNPely Charles Peek: abot! Des erieatns . A ; : ; being deprived of all the visible means of sus. through the brain and side. Scribbins ser able and fair man will say they should be) and . spect him. I was at his house twice, and I have ‘ , ig grees ree any: sy it will be found that the casaliore of the . no hesitation in saying that there is no member . tenanee whieh they possess. People ate dis. duced Peck’s wife, who is the mother of four 1855 for erdina xpenses of govern-. of the Senate of the United States who attends tance only hear the bright side of the story ;\ children. The prone there sustain Peck in his ear 5 fo in e @ -. f od § 8 . P A L . . Saéat so far from being “more than double . more closely to his duties than David C. Brodwhen if they would take the proper means of. course, so that he will probably be aequitted: those of 1857,’’ as statea by Governor Johnson, . erick. It is well understood in Washington ret. ding dome peer ee ba ot age Parpon Revusey.—Gov. Weller has refused were actua!ly less than those of 1857 for the . that he is not to be brow-beaten or crowded, pas he roducts of Alémeata eat to pardon Wm. A. Buster, convicted in Sonoma same purposes. and those hostile to his views of public quesP y . county of embezzlement, and sentenced toeight Governor Jobnson also states in his message tions are yery careful how they “stir him up.” . Pgxopore Parker 4 Harp Case.—The revi. pans lan ppioesmnen inde Eenitanhion’s Pee His Geportment in and out of the Senate is very . yalists of Boston are praying earnestly for the . ff as already served about one year of his commendable, and his course has, thus far, been . conversion of Theodore Parker, an eccentric . me. manly and independent om the Senate records. . Unitarian preacher. Some of the prayers are . Warcums Srouux.—A jewelry store at OroI attended one of the reeciving parties of the . very singular. We append a few extracts: —_. ville was entered one night last week, and rebPresident, and was introduced to “Old Buck. “Q Lord 7 this man (Parker) is @ subject of . bed of some five hundred dollars worth ‘of He is in his dotage. He put me in ~— of v1 grace, convert him and bring him into the . watches. The Record says that: Oroville. is tg Pennsylvania horse, ro nee wes tired ‘ . kingdom of Thy dear Sen; but, if he is beyond . overrun with thieves. an . drawing, wants to drop his he on 18 7 Y . the reach of the saving influence of the gospel, . r R bares en aid prevented from doing 20 by his collar. His/ remove him out of h te way, and let his influence . T#4MSTERS Roupep.—A number of -teamsters . were robbed on Wednesday night, May 12th, rsonal appearance and manners indicate that . die with him!" he tt ae on the road between Sonora and Knight's Ferry, It is said that such depredations gre frequent first of his term of office, amount in the aggregate to the sum of $1,030,912 19, being $104,. 365 12 more than the expenditures for the year . 1855, exclusive of the indebtedness of previous . years provided for in the deficiency bills, Here again deduct the smount (since cancelled b ard it will be feund that the expenditures for the year 1856, fer the ordinary expenses of government, exceed the amount paid for the . isa negative, rather than a positive, man.) «( Lord, send confusion and distraction into his . same purpese for the year 1855, nearly three His high shirt collar props bis head up and gives study this afternoon and prevent his finishing his hundred thousand dollars. I have thus given a plain statement of facts, and am quite confident that more need net be said by me in explanation of the expenditures for the years 1855 and 1857. If Governor Johnson deemed it to be his duty to refer in bis last message to the expenditures of the year 1855, in connection with these of 1857, he should not have neglected to inferm the people that beside the amount paid for the rison waiis, more than halfa million of delars were expended in liquidation of old debts contracted before the commencement of the year 1855. Truth, justice and candor should alike have dictated the statement of these indisputable faets, if the subject were noticed at In connection with the snbject forced upon my consideration at this time, by the singular statements contained in Governor Jobnson’s . last meexage, I beg leave briefly to advert te a him a somewhat dignified appearance; this is} all there isof him. Both himself and his administration are eternally damned—thanks to Douglas and “Popular Sovereignty.” Desperate Lovers.— Robert Schmidt and Harriet Scidler, of Theresa, Wis., were prevented from marrying by hard-hearted parents, when they made an arrangement that Robert should shoot Harriet, and then shoot himself. The first part of the agreement was carried into effeet, but when Robert came to sheot bimself, the cap came off the gun, and he has to take his trial for murdering his sweet-heart. Dears has been busy among the Roman Cardinals—twelve have died since the beginning of winter. preparation for his labors to-morrow, or, if he . ia that section. cud shall attempt to desecrate Thy holy day by at-. MMiixc Accipent—Ferdinand Fricker was tempting to speak to the people. meet him there, . instantly killed, near Horsctown, Shasta coun. O Lord, and confound him so that he shall not; ty, May 18th, by the caving of a bank while be able to speak!’’ ° ’ Ms working # hydranlie, “Lord, we know that we cannot argue him Sue » Rawounp.c-Qn ‘Friday,.May Lath, down, and the more we say against him, the . m ; . seme miners of Columbia, dug up the skeleton more the people flock after him, the more they . of a white man ‘which wae Parlad tutes feet love and revere him, O Lord, what shall be 4 done for Boston, if Thou dost not take some of beneath the surface of the ground. "° 2 Fence Kearars Anrestep.—Two men na these matters in hand !’’ John Leaman and Henry Winslow were t . ed last week in San Franciseo, upon Toap Tea Ser.—Persons in Sea Vraneisce are dishing “tp ‘their appreciation of Governor . °f being receivers of atelen B00ds. bans Weller's cimdnistration and will present it to . APPOINTMENT.—Geo. O'Dougherts Sa “J him ing silver soup dish, tea pot, cream jug, . pointed Secretary of the Supreme © coffee pot, sugar pee soup Jadle, That'll . der the recent act of the Legislature aver’ make an excellent dinner for his Excellency; . that office. ' oe . he prefers nothing te sycophant soup, flavor Goospernies have made their = re o flattery and toad tea.—Sierra Citizen. . the markets below. Price, three s pound

THE NEVADA DEMOCE VOL. V, NO. 34. NEVADA DEMOCRAT, PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY MORNING, BY I. J. ROLFE & CO. T. H. ROLFE, I, J, ROLFE, A. P, CHUROH, OFFICE—BROAD STREET, NEVADA, TERMS: For one year, in advance, $5 00 Six $, 3 00 Three months, 2 00 Copies, 26 cts J. C. BIRDSEYE, C, N. FELTON, J.C. BIRDSEYE & CO., BANBERS. No. 30 MAIN STREET, NEVADA. PURCHASE GOLD DUST AND BULLION, AT THE HIGHEST MARKET RATES. Advances made on Gold Dust for Assay, or Coinage at the U. 8. Mint. Sell CHECKS on San Francisco, Sacramento, and Marysville. Sar Deposites received, Collections made, and transact @ general king business. Nevada, March 9th 1858.—23-tf CHARLES W. MULFORD, BAN EER! At his Old Stand, Main St., Nevada. GOLD DUST BOUGHT at the highest market rates. SIGHT CHECKS on Sacramento and San Francisco AT PAR. DUST forwarded to’the U. 8. Branch Mint for Assay or and advances made on the same if required, Nevada Ist 1857,—9-tf MORRIS ROSENHEIM, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER, AND DEALER IN Watches, Jewelry, Diamonds, Ke. ___MAIN STREET, NEVADA. CHAS. W. YOUNG, MANUFACTURER OF CALIFORNIA JEWELRY, WATCHMAKER, —AND— DEALER IN FINE WATCHES, JEWELRY, MOND WORK, ce. Junction of Main and Commercial Streets, Nevada. GEORGE H. LORING, MANUFACTURING JEWELER, No. 23 Commercial Strect. N. B.—All work pertaining to the Jewelry business aeatly performed, Nevada, Jan. 8th 1558.—16-tf THOMAS MARSH, SIGN AND ORNAMENTAL PAINTER, ON COMMERCIAL STREET. 20-tf sd B, MANSELL, Sign and Ornamental Painter, DIAAll work promptly attended to, and in the best style of the art. Commercial street, above Dine, Nevada. 46-tf SSFRRY MEREDITH, THOMAS Pf. HAWLEY. MEREDITH & HAWLEY, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law, Orrice—In Kidd & Knox’s Brick Building, Corner of Pine and Broad Streets, Nevada. Nevada, Jan. 10, 1858.-—14-3m STANTON RUCKNER, C, WILSON HILL, BUCKNER & HILL, AVING associated themselves together in the practice of the Law, will attend promptly to all business confided to their care in Nevada and adjoining counties, Orrick—In Kelsey’s Brick Building, Commercial street, Nevada. July 2, 1856.—48+4f J. RB. MCONNELL, McCONNELL & NILES, ATTORNEYS & COUSELLORS AT LAW, Will practice in all the Geurts of the 1th Judicial Dis‘ret, and in the Supreme Court. Orrtor—Kidd’s Brick Building, up stairs. 46 if JAMES CHURCHMAN, ATTORNEY & COUNSELLOR AT LAW, Will hereafter confine himself solely to the practice of his profession—and will be found always at his office, ex tept when absent on professional business, Orrice—Corner of Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada. 40-tf @ke. W. YANT, DAVID BELDEN BELDEN & YANT, ATTORNEYS AP LAW. Particular attemtion given to procuring U. 8. Land Warrants for perssns by Military service emtitled to the same, Orrick.—No. 4 Second story of Alban’s Brick Buitding Corner Broad and Pine Streets, Nevada. 6-tf WM. F. ANDERSON, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Orrce—In Alban’s Brick Building, cormer of Broad and Pine streets, Nevada. LAW. “HENRY L. JOACHIMSSEN, . CONVEYANCER, COPYIST, Notary Public. Orrice—On Main street, one dear below C. W. Mulford’« Banking House, Nevada. 24-tf AND WM. 5. &NOX, Cc, T. CVERTON, KNOX & GVERTON, PAYSICIANS & SURGEONS, Orrick—North side of Broad Street, 2d door above Pine. _Nevada Jan, 12th 1858.—14-tf F.E. BAILEY, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Orrick—Main street, in the rear of Dr. Lark’s Drug Store. Residence Washington street, first door South of the Catholic Chureh. Nevada, Oct. 27th 1857.—4-t£ &@ From my personal acquaintance with the character and qualifications of-Dr. Bary, I do cheerfully recommend him to my fermer patrons and friends as my succesa. HARVEY HUNT, M. D. D.& B. LACHMAN, 24 COMMERCIAL STREET, NEVADA. —DEALERS IN— NO. Harware, Stoves, Tin-Ware, Crockery, &c. &c. @@ All kinds of Tin Ware made to order. “@& Sept. 1856.—49-3m D. & B. LACHMAN. — G. E. WITHINGTON, © DEALER IN Frenck and American Paper Hangings, INDOW SHADES, Brass cornice, Gold — « uldings Paints, &e. Painting of all kinds, and pape tenghg, executed in the best style, at shost metace. 49-tf Na. 7 Broad Street, Nevada. COUNTY SURVEYOR’S OFFICE. (COURT HOUSE, NEVADA.] G. F. DEETKEN, County Surveyor, } Deputy. LL persons are hereby cautioned against employing other Surveyors than such as may be deputized from Extract from Laws of California. Cur. 20, Sec, 3 No survey pein A made by any person except the County Surveyor or his deputy shall be considered legal evidence in any Court within this State. JOHN L. GAMBLE, s-tf County Surveyor. EMPIRE MARKET!! Anngtion of Main & Commercial Sts. (Opposite “the “American Exchange.) Amoriocan Beef, PORK, VEGETABLES, dic, Aas on hand Fresh and in the best possible con#2: Femeeuhecriber, feeling .himaelf under the fren, obligations to his numerous customers for past , is determined to merit, not only a continuance of Sent, but an increase of patronage. Noone shall be satisfied, if the means of satisfaction is be aw reach. Corned Beef and Pork, Sausa \ ., always on pan and for sale. > ge ’ y' 4% Come and see for Yourselves, G8 JACOBS & KE? P rictros, Nevada; March 15h 6 ne , NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNIN TRAVELING. Tied Seoceeron bom « FOR SACRAMENTO, Leaves Nevada at 1 o’elock, A. M., and arriving at Sacito in time for the 2 o’clock boats for San Francisco. meni Also, at 4 o'clock, A. M., running via Auburn, as an Accommodation Line to Sacrame ae : : at seven Rough & ving in MaFOR FOREST CITY, DOWNTIEVILLE, PATTERSON, WOLSEY’s, MOORE’S, AND ORLEANS FLATS. Leaves every morning at.6 1-2 o’¢lock A. M. JAMES HAWORTH Pres’t. C. 8. Co. W. S. McRonerts, Agent, Nevada. [tf NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE. CON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above Line will run as follows: = ry A.M, i "8, Cold Spring, White Cloud, Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving at Washington by one o’clock in the afternoon. It is the nearest and best Route to Washington, Omega, Scotchman’s Creek, Poor Man’s Creek, and Eureka. Returning,—The Stages will leave the South Yuba Hotel, Washington, every morning at nine o’clock, and arrive at Nevada by one o'clock P. M., connecting with the California Stage Co’s Coaches for Auburn, Sacramento, Marysville and Shasta. Office—South Yoha Hotel, Washington. A. 8. OLIN, Proprietor. W. S. McRonerrs, Agent, Nevada. (34-tf EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, Broad Street, Nevada, J. H. HELM, Proprietor. THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS friends and the public generally, that he has become Proprietor of the EMPIRE LIVERY STABLE, and as he designs keeving constantly on hand A Stock of Fast Horses, Would respectfully selicit the patronage of the Public. &eHorses kept by the Day or Week on the most reasonable terms, 20-tf J. HARVEY HELM. LIVERY & SALE STABLE. MAIN STREET, NEVADA. J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE Metropolis Stable, would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has added extensively to his already Large and Elegant establishment of Horses, Buggies, Saddles, Harness, &c &c.—and is now prepared to furnish as fine turnouts as can be fonnd in the State. Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses, well equipped for Ladies or Gentlemen will be ready at all times. A long experience in the business and an earnest desire to retain the confidence of his friends, leads him to believe he will be able to give general satisfaction, Particular attention paid to Horses on Livery Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the use of Balls, Parties, &c. &c. The quality of my stock will permit me to say that those secking pleasure, or engaged on business would do well to give mesa call. J. A. LANCASTER, Nevada, Aug. 20, 1856.—46-tf At No. 26 COMMERCIAL STREET, I have just received at my Store, on Commercial street, the Largest and Best Selected Stock of Groceries and Provisions, EVER BROUGHT TO NEVADA, WHICH WILL BE SOLD at the lowest possible rates, E42 PES C2 AGE Be The attention of Country Dealers is called to my extensive assortment of GOODS. They will find it to their advantage toGIVE ME A CALL, before going below after their supplies. BAILEY GATZERT. Nevada May 18th 1858.—33-tf. AGENCY OF GEORGE THATCHER & CO’S. CELEBRATED CALIFORNIA WINES! HE undersigned having been appointed sole Agent, in _ Nevada, for the Sale of the above Celebrated Wines, would respectfully call the attention of those wishing to use the above excellent and healthful beverage, that they can haveit at manufacturers’ prices, with freight added, by calling on M. H. FUNSTON, “Nevada April 27th, 1858.—30-tf STORAGE. FORWARDING AND COMMISSION WAREHOUSE, FIRE-PROOF BRICK BUILDING, ——Lately occupied by Harrington, Hazletine & Co.,, Lower Plaza, Marysville. Goods Received, Stored, and Forwarded to all parts of the Mincs. 32-tf Ww. T. ELLIS. DENTISTRY. DR. A. CHAPMAN, Dentist, calls particular TT? attention to his Tooth Anodyne, which, when applied, will stop the teoth-ache in five mintes, and effectually destrof the nerve, leaving it in a fit condition to be filled without causing pain, where it would otherwise . have to be extracted All Dental operations performed im a neat and substantial manner, and satisfaetion guaranteed in all cases. Orrick—In Kidd & Knox Brick Building, corner Pine and Broad streets, Nevada, where he intends to remain permanently. October 14th, 1855--2-4£ Billiard Saloon! CoRNER OF Broan AnD Pixe Sts., Former.y U, 8. Morten. HARRINGTON & PATTERSON, OULD MOST RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO THEIR friends and the public, that they have taken the New Beikk Building, corner of Broad and Pine Streets, on the site of the old U. S. Hotel, and fitted it up asa SALOON, in a style unsurpassed for eleganee and comfort, and are prepared for all who may favor them with a call. The Billiard Tables will be found equal to any in the State, and those who delight in this pleasant game, will find this Saloon well adapted to enjoy it. The Bar will at all times be supplied with the best LIQUORS AND SEGARS Which the market of San Francisco can afford, and no expense or pains will be spared on the part of the Proprietors to make this a popular and agreeable place of resort. Nevada, Jan’y. 13, 1857.—15-tf CIGARS! CIGARS!! CIGARS!!! satis Brick Store on Main Street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co. and Junction of Main & Commercial Streets. H. & M. HIRSCHMAN j Tould respectfully announce that they have on hand, and are constantly receiving, by express and other conveyances, the largest and best assortment of Fine Havana Cigars, Choice Brands of Tobacco, Pipes, Matches, Playing Cards, &c. Ke. &e. Which will be sold lower than the same quality of articles can be bought in any other house in this se Our old friends and customers are invi to give usa call and satisfy themselves in regard to the quality of our stock Ba” Particular alleniion paid lo oaders from the country-@4% 3-tf f : H. & M. HIRSCHMAN. — AMPHENE AND BURNING FLUID, C For Sale at draeises E. F. SPENCE’S Drug Store, 21 Commercial street, Nevada. UICKSILVER AND PATENT MEDICINES, For Sale at SPENCE’S Drug Stere, 21 Commercial street, Nevada. ~ NEVADA DEMOCRAT JOB PRINTING OFFICE, BROAD STREET. Bae furnished with a new and complete assortment of JOB TYPE, we are prepared to execute PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, in a manner that cannot faii to give satisfaction to all who may favor us with a call. ose in want of Cards, Bill Heads, Posters, Ball Tickets, Bilis of Fare, Circulars, Law Blanks, Handbills, Catalogues, mes, Pamphlets, Books, Checks, Drafts, &e. will do weld te give us a cail. “old California’’ price. > Large reduotions made from . act of the Legislature) paid for the prison wall, . marked “that these several amounts’? (viz: the . Letter from Ex-Governor e to the. Santiaco ps Curie, Feb, 23, 1858. By the clipper ship Panther, which arrived at Valparaiso a few days since, from San Francisco, I received a copy ef Governor son’s me , whieh was transmitted te the Legislature of California on the 8th of Jannary, 1858. In this document I find the following unfair statement, which I feel called upon to explain to the peopie of California, te whom I am indebted for se many distinguished favors, After setting the amounts expenges for government pet dang for the years 1855, 56, and ’57, Gov. ohnson makes the following statement: “From the foregoing, it will be ved that the exnditures of the year 1857, ending with the Slst day of . ber last, were less than one-half of the expenditures of the corresponding time in the last year of the preceding administration.” I neither desire nor intend to advert to the ae design of this unjust comparison, Gevervor Johnson has seen proper to between his own and his immediate predecessor’s administration; ner yet to intimate that for the sake of his own glorification, he would withhold important facts which, if known to him. makes his statement misrepresentation, and if unknewn, argues unpardonable negligence and ignorance of the public records. . If Governor Johnson insists upen instituting such comparisons, (and to that I would in no maaner object.) candor and fairness, no less than common justice, require that the whele truth and all the facts should be stated, before essaying to arrive at conclusions which, if warranted by the figures stated, are unwarranted by the actual facts as disclosed by the public records. These records, which were at all times accessible te Governer Johnson, contain all the explanation necessary to be given, in order to clearly and satisfactorily demonstrate the unfairness of the statement above quoted. Did that statement tend only te the inereased few additional facts relating to State expenditures which may not be uninteresting to the people of California. hen I retired from office on the 9th of Janwary 1856, the civil debt of the State, including the schoel fund, amounted te the sum of $3,264,269 46, and we now have the assurance of Governor Johuson that the total of our State indebtedness may be estimated at $3,900,000, thus admitting that during his term of office (two years) the debt of the State has increased the sum of $635,74054. This statement, it Should be borne in mind, is based upon Gov. Jehnson’s own estimate of the amount of State indebtedness ; and I leave it’ to his suecessor and history to determine how far short of the a og fact his estimate will, cventually prove © be, When I assumed the duties of Executive on the 8th of January, 1852, the State of California had not erected and did not own a public building ef any kind whatever, and there was not in the Treasury a single dollar of school fund. During the four years I Was in office, a school fund amounting to about $450,000 was realized from the sale of public lands, and the interest to be set apart and applied to the suprt of common schools, A State Prison building and prisen wall were erected, and a State Insane Asylum was also projected, built, and comfortably furnished. 7 In the erection of the above named public buildings, and other similar objects which ferm no part in the ordinary expenses of the State government the following amounts were expended under the direction of the State Legislature, viz: For the relief of the sick, about $1,200,000, all of which, with the exception of $385,000, was expended under and by virtue of laws passed before I came into office; $126,000 for the census of 1852, taken in compliance with constitutional requirement and in accordance with an act passed by the Legislature ; $350,000 in the erection of the State Prisen and wall; $150,000 ia the erection of the Inglory of Gov. Jehnsoa, or to the enhancement of his reputation as a statesman and financier, without reficcting unjustly upon the preceding administration, I shonld pass it by in silence, without even a wish to pluck a single leaf from the laurel wreath with which the Executive brow was bound. It will be recollected, even by Gov, Johnson himself, it is presumed, that the day before the final adjournment of the Legislature of 1854, I

vetoed an appropriation bill, for the reasons, as stated in the veto message, that it contained a number of items which I was uawilling to sanction, and others reported by the Controller of State as having been audited and paid several months before the passage of the bill. The vetoed bill failed to receive the requisite twothirds vote, and the Legislature ef 1854 ad. journed without passing another bill; thus devolving on the Legislature to assemble in Jan. wary, 1855, the duty of appropriating for a . large amount of expenditures belonging pro. perly to the preceding year. The amount a propriated by the vetoed bill was $528,219 16, only a small portion of whieh constituted the objectionable feature of having been before paid. The Legislature of 1855, after a careful examivation and consideration passed four de. ficiency bills, omitting the objectionable items of the bill of 1854. The amount appropriated in these four bills, although fer indebtedness incurred prior to the commencement of the year 1855, was all paid withia that year, and, therefore, made an apparent oxpendlters of the year . 1855 though properly belonging to the preceding year. ln my last annual messege, 1856, I explained . why so large an amount appeared as having been expended for the year 1855, and peinted . outitems amounting in the aggregate to the sum of $500,880 (exelusive of the amount paid for the erection of the Prison wall) as properly belonging to the preceding years and as forming no part of the actual and necessary expen. ditures fer government purposes of the year . 1855, I referring to these items, I then re. amounts appropriated inthe deficiency bills) . “although apparently constituting expenditures . of the year 1855, were with the exception of $10,009 actually applied in payment of indebt. edness incurred before the lst of January, . 1855.’’ The records of the State establish all the facts above stated, and I am much surprissane Asylum at Stockton, and the purchase of necessary furniture for the same. The contracts for the erection of the prison building and Insane Asylum were made by persons selected by the Legislature and not be the Gov-. W ernor, The sum of $46,031 was paid to Sheriffs for guarding State prisoners before the erection of the prison. These several items, in the aggregate, amount te the sum of $1,866,031. At the time, the large appropriations made for hospital purposes and for the relief of the sick and destitute, were regarded as indispensably neeessary under the peculiar circumstances, and those who voted for them were applauded by their constituents for so doing, The census / was taken at a time when the services of competent men could not be obtained fer less than $16 per diem, and of course the enumeration cost, perhaps, double the sum that would be required for similar services now. The State Prison and Insane Asylum were also erected before any considerable reduction had taken place in the prices of labor and materials. But these improvements were at the time regarded as necessary, and bet few, under the circumstances, advocated pestponement or delay. For these so highly necessary ebjects, the large sum of $1,866,031 was expended during the four years in which I had the honor to oo. cupy the Gubernatorial chair, and all ef it was . over and above the amount required to defray . the ordinary expenses of the State government, It should alse be borne in mind that during the years 1852-3 and ’54, the salaries of officers and employés, the per diem of members of the Legielature, and rates demanded for all services performed and materials furnished, were exceedingly high. Reform in these particulars, when it could be justly accomplished at all, could only be inaugurated by the Legislature, to which they were again and again urged by me, as the'records prove. But irrespective of this consideration, I maintain that exclusive of the sum of $1,866,031, expended as abeve stated for Hospital purposes, for the census of 1852; for the State Prison building and wall, the Insane Asylum building and furniture—to Sheriff's for guarding State convicts, notwithstanding the exhorbitant prices which had to be paid for services rendered ed that Governor Johnson could have been so remiss as not to have examined them, or hav. ing examined, that he could have instituted so . unfair a comparison, The expenditures for the year 1855, as stated . by Governor Johnsen, amouni in the aggregate to the sum of $1,427,517 07 . From this sum deduct..... 500,970 00 The amount appropriated in the deficiency bills, incurred before. though paid within the year 1855, and we have...... $926,547 07 As the amount expended for the year 1855, and in this sum is included the large amount paid . as well as for every article purchased by the State, I can with the records of the State before me, demonstrate to the satisfaction of all, that the State debt of California was not increased, as much during the four years I was in office as it has been during the past two years, By reference to the public records, messages of the Governor, annual and special, it will be seen that I have repeatedly urged upon successive Legislatures reform in matters of expenditures, and pointed out the reasons, whereby upwards of three hundred and fifty thousand . dollars could be annually saved to the State witheut, in any manner materially interfering with the public business. G, MAY 26, 1858. A NS sa fg 8 wes < + seat f ~ ‘ " ,*Feere : xe . f. ye 4 e vine WHOLE NO. 2422" Mysterious Attempt at Assassination, {From the Washington Star of April 9th.) Asthe Rev. Mr. Eleazer Williams, who is claimed to be the son of Louis XVI, and now rightful heir to the throne of France, was sitting at his lodgings, No, 424 Pennsylvania avenue, arranging some papers between the hours of 12 and 1 o’clock last night, he was startled by a man suddenly entering his room and advancing§ towards him with an uplifted dagger, who exclaimed through his teeth, “I’ve got you at last, have I?’ Mr, Williams cried out “assassin! assassin! save me from the assassin!’ and although a man 78 years of age, but nevertheless vigorous and strong, he grasped the uplifted arm of the villain with an energy of a man determined te defend his life to the last extremity, and continued to alarm the house by eries of “assassin! assassin!’’? The centest was desperate but short, the villain finding that he could not accomplish his hellish purpose and the house was beceming alarmed, with a vigorous effort .extricated himself fron: the grasp of his intended victim, suddenly left the room, and fled the house. The cries of Mr. Williams and the noise of the contest thoreughly alarmed the house, but not in time to oapture the villain, When the inmates entered the room of Mr. Williams they feund him lying upon the floor totally exhausted, and the dagger of the assassin near him upon the floer. Mr. Williams is not injured, but is now almost prostrated by the excitement and exertion of the contest for his life. What could have caused any man to thus attempt the life of a poor and inoffensive eld man, who must socn pass to his grave is past the comprehension of any one, and the greatest of all mysteries, It is possible that the assassin may have been in search of another person, Mr, Williams thinks he has seen the villain several times before, and believes him to be a man whe stopped at the house for several days (perhaps to learn his room and habits) but left twe or three days since. Will any one solve this mystery? A policeman should be constantly stationed at this locality, as it is the headquarters of the notorious “States’ Hose,” and other confedeEw seen who have so leng infested the Fifth ard, Oe ee NEWS ITEMS, Tur Crmsx.—The Balletia a The new sae region is destined ta be a harvest for e Chinese, Being prevented from ceming ta California by the stringent law recently . a our Legislature, and in the British Possesons being afforded the same protection aad facilities as the whites, the Frazer river wil Asing ¥e. csheeiad with hordes of e from their ewn overgrown hina, Already the heads of the different Chi. nese companies in this State are making arrangements to ship their countrymen at presen among us, : Arizona Sttvgr Mives.—The Alta saya that some imens of ere from the Tucsen silver mines have regcently been assayed in San Francisco, and yielded at the.rate ef two peng dollars a ton, The mine fyom which this valuable ore is extraeted is in the heart of the riohest mining district of “The Purchase,” and on the direct road from uma to El. "Phere is great di and. expense incurred in transporting the ore to the sea but this embarrassment will shortly be rem ) inasmuch as a emelting furnace is abont being erected near the mines, f Rerorrep Suicipzg at Sea,-—It is stated that Mr Rebinet, who seme years ago was éngaged in the meregntile business at San Franeisco, jumped overboard and. was drowned, on new. from China to Valparase, on the eroedes, which arrived at the latter place on the 10th of April. Itis alleged that Robinet attempted to scuttle the vessel in order.te recover the insurance upon false bills of Jading for goods which were never placed on beard the vessel, but finding his plans frustrated, he ¢ommitted suigide, Immense YIELD oF QuaRrz.—The mill of Messrs, Soulsby & Street, in five weeks test week yielded seventy five pounds of, reterted gold, This, we think, is the richest yield ever recorded in the State. There are many other claims in the vicinity of this mill, that will pay equally as rich when they get milla in operation, The quartz ground in arastras. in some of these claims—the Pennsylvania and Platt— has yielded from two hundred to three and fifty dollars per ton.— Union Democrat, Garroting.—Julius Emory, a notorious thiéf, has been arrested in'San Francisce, te.answer the charge of having garroted an aged Frenchman, named Louis Cavaignac, Jt appeared that the accused was recognized by Cavaignae as the person who shoked, beat and robbed him, while in Dupont street, on Sunday, morning, May 16th, Reapine Our.—Some of the Demeoratic pers in the northern Bio of this State are fer reading the Douglas Demoorats out of the party, It the operation be performed in this State the Lecomptonites will be in.a most wefal. minority, and many newspapers heretofore considered Demecratic will have to be elassed with the o position,—Santa Cruz Sentinel. Ixcenpranism.—A frame building, on the corner of J.ong Wharf and East street, San Francisco, was set on fre, on Tuesday morning, the 8th inst, The flames were discovered in time to prevent serious damage. Two German boys named Alfonso Volage and Leander Schriber, were arrested as the incendiaries, im Man snp Woman Drownen.—Mr. Blowers and Mrs. Dauskin were drowned in Salmon river on the 9th of May. They were on their way toa religious meeting, and the boat in which they attempted to cross oapsized, Four others, who were in their company, were saved ; amohg them was the husband of the drowned lady. GamBiinc Arrray.—A correspondent 6f the Steckton Argus, writing from Mariposa, under date of May 12th, says, that on the day. ppreTas Waker Mines 4 Houmpug-—The Placerville Index has a letter from Carson Valley under date of May 9th. The writer says: I have returned from the scenes of the new gold discoveries on Walker river, and am able to report them a comparative humbug, and will eudeavor to give you and the public an idea of some of the many inconveniences that will have to be experienced in getting to diggings that will not pay more than three or four dollars per day. The distance from this place is upwards of a hundred miles across rivers and barren plains which will have to be traveled by mules or horses, ay it is almost impossible to get there with teams, And when there, the diseiple of Mammon will fiad himself in one of the most isolated places on the face ef the earth—situated high up in the mountains, and assailed by severe cold east winds, which will compel hin te bundle up ia coats to keep from freezing, and what is more, there is nota stiek of wood within six miles suitable for any purpose whatever, A Learnep Dicorr Inpian.—-The Calaveras Chronicle relates the following: “We have been informed that an old strange Indian has recently settled himself in a valley a little nerthwest of the Matelot Gulch Reservoir, who speaks the Spanish and English languages quite intelligibly and has also a smattering of Ger. man, and is withal quite intelligent. He may be found living in a cave formed originally b a company of miners from Experimental Gule in the vicinity, who attempted tunneling there. We are told he holds no converse or connection with any of our ibe peep m lo o ( knowledge of unexplered rich diggings, and} yjious, two men named Smith aad Quin, quarhas aotnally pointed out several desirable min° : n. reled over a game of cards, when the former ing spots in the most unlikely locations. His! ghot Quin with a gun loaded with seven slage, demands for information afforded, it is said, 4 : every ono of which entered his body. are extravagant; yet if all he promises be true, ; . it might pay.” Sacramento Postmaster. The Washington eorrespondent of the Alta, says there isa grave charge filed in the Posteffice Department against Mr. Elder, the Postmaster at Sacramento, It is said that he sold his office, first, to one man, for $2,000, and then to another, for $5,000—~ thus realizing the neat little sum of $7.000. Axorurn New Cavren.——The German Catholics of San Francisco are about to build a ehuroh for their owa accommodation. A-building committee has been appointed, and the members of the congregation that is to be, are making every exertion to carry out their intentions towards a successful result, Horrmixe Mourper.Two miners, living at Dutchman’s Bar, Tuolumne county, were found murdered in their eabin on Sunday, May 9th, They were last seen alive at Chinese Camp, about a week previons, and it is supposed that they were then followed to their home gad Cervenry at Tae Strate Prisoy.—The editor of the Marin County Demoerat, speaking of the late attempt of some convicts to escape from the State Prison, says: The escaping prisoner was pursued by a son of Capt, Geo, Simpton, formerly Harbor Master in San Francisco. He was overtaken and shot in the hand and again in the shonlder, which brought him to the ground. He was then captured and brought back to the yard, when one of the overseers, named Geo. Lecs, commeneed a savage attack upon him witha heavy elub. He belabored the wounded man with sueh brutality that Dr. Taliaferro rushed up the yard with a loaded rifle and threatened to sheot him down if he did not desist. Weare sorry that the Governor does not discharge this man Lees. We were an cye-witness to his brutality at the . last break. We saw him knock the conviets . that the expenditures for the year 1856, the I have deemed thus much due to myself and murdered for their money. for the Prison wall, but since repudiated. b : . down with aclub as fastas they came out of The expenditures for the year 1857, as stated . the history of the times, the water. We hope the Governor intends to by Governor Johnson, amountto the sum of. With a grateful remembrance of past favors keep gentlemen for officers, and not brutes. $699,803 94. This sum was expended in de. 0” the part of my fellow citizens in California . fraying the ordinary expenses of the State gov. 804 a dcep and abiding interest tn the ‘welfare . ernment, for Governor Johnson, so far as 1 . #84 continued prosperity of the State of my have been able to ascertain, did not expend a adoption, I remain your obedient servant, single dollar for State imprevements of any . Joun Bratxe. kind. In order, then, to institute a fair eom. parison between the expenditures of the years, 1855 and 1857, we must deduct the $500,970 00 appropriated and paid in liquidation of indebtedness incurred prigs to 1855; also the amount paid (in Controller’s warrants) for the Prison wall—a work declared to be necessary and orVery Lixr a Taxw.—A stone, of natural formation was recently found near Yankee Jim’s, wn which is a most perfect resemblance of » ham Farming IN ALaMupA Counry.—The Alameda . in every respect, except that it could scarcely . Gazette complains that gross exaggerated state-. be sliced for table use. If it had been garved ments are often published in the newspapers . by the hand of a eculptor it eould hardly be . shout the prosperity of the farmers and the . more perfect. . profits of farming in that county. The editor Restoxarion.—Mr. Chas Lindley has resigned A New Yorker's Opinionof Broderick and . says: Pm —s 7 ~ es Wncehanan: These reports baye a bad influence many . 7) (oe Of Mecelver eh pullic monies A well known party in New York writes toa . times, because the realities are not understeod. Morysrille Lond Dice, His being & enndid od gentleman distinguished in the political world, . Men do not wait to inquire how many withia for the office of District Judge, in place of Judgo et 2 Roll gv Bens eo tdleg de. ‘ B New gg Be hn i BM many are being sold out at Sheriff’s sale, or by . Stvvcrton axo Merper.—-On the 12th of May, erms, ed. . "ducted (and I am confident that every reason. himself admirably, and makes his epponente reBay of the Onweroas pescepes of See. Tow, . ore] OF MNPely Charles Peek: abot! Des erieatns . A ; : ; being deprived of all the visible means of sus. through the brain and side. Scribbins ser able and fair man will say they should be) and . spect him. I was at his house twice, and I have ‘ , ig grees ree any: sy it will be found that the casaliore of the . no hesitation in saying that there is no member . tenanee whieh they possess. People ate dis. duced Peck’s wife, who is the mother of four 1855 for erdina xpenses of govern-. of the Senate of the United States who attends tance only hear the bright side of the story ;\ children. The prone there sustain Peck in his ear 5 fo in e @ -. f od § 8 . P A L . . Saéat so far from being “more than double . more closely to his duties than David C. Brodwhen if they would take the proper means of. course, so that he will probably be aequitted: those of 1857,’’ as statea by Governor Johnson, . erick. It is well understood in Washington ret. ding dome peer ee ba ot age Parpon Revusey.—Gov. Weller has refused were actua!ly less than those of 1857 for the . that he is not to be brow-beaten or crowded, pas he roducts of Alémeata eat to pardon Wm. A. Buster, convicted in Sonoma same purposes. and those hostile to his views of public quesP y . county of embezzlement, and sentenced toeight Governor Jobnson also states in his message tions are yery careful how they “stir him up.” . Pgxopore Parker 4 Harp Case.—The revi. pans lan ppioesmnen inde Eenitanhion’s Pee His Geportment in and out of the Senate is very . yalists of Boston are praying earnestly for the . ff as already served about one year of his commendable, and his course has, thus far, been . conversion of Theodore Parker, an eccentric . me. manly and independent om the Senate records. . Unitarian preacher. Some of the prayers are . Warcums Srouux.—A jewelry store at OroI attended one of the reeciving parties of the . very singular. We append a few extracts: —_. ville was entered one night last week, and rebPresident, and was introduced to “Old Buck. “Q Lord 7 this man (Parker) is @ subject of . bed of some five hundred dollars worth ‘of He is in his dotage. He put me in ~— of v1 grace, convert him and bring him into the . watches. The Record says that: Oroville. is tg Pennsylvania horse, ro nee wes tired ‘ . kingdom of Thy dear Sen; but, if he is beyond . overrun with thieves. an . drawing, wants to drop his he on 18 7 Y . the reach of the saving influence of the gospel, . r R bares en aid prevented from doing 20 by his collar. His/ remove him out of h te way, and let his influence . T#4MSTERS Roupep.—A number of -teamsters . were robbed on Wednesday night, May 12th, rsonal appearance and manners indicate that . die with him!" he tt ae on the road between Sonora and Knight's Ferry, It is said that such depredations gre frequent first of his term of office, amount in the aggregate to the sum of $1,030,912 19, being $104,. 365 12 more than the expenditures for the year . 1855, exclusive of the indebtedness of previous . years provided for in the deficiency bills, Here again deduct the smount (since cancelled b ard it will be feund that the expenditures for the year 1856, fer the ordinary expenses of government, exceed the amount paid for the . isa negative, rather than a positive, man.) «( Lord, send confusion and distraction into his . same purpese for the year 1855, nearly three His high shirt collar props bis head up and gives study this afternoon and prevent his finishing his hundred thousand dollars. I have thus given a plain statement of facts, and am quite confident that more need net be said by me in explanation of the expenditures for the years 1855 and 1857. If Governor Johnson deemed it to be his duty to refer in bis last message to the expenditures of the year 1855, in connection with these of 1857, he should not have neglected to inferm the people that beside the amount paid for the rison waiis, more than halfa million of delars were expended in liquidation of old debts contracted before the commencement of the year 1855. Truth, justice and candor should alike have dictated the statement of these indisputable faets, if the subject were noticed at In connection with the snbject forced upon my consideration at this time, by the singular statements contained in Governor Jobnson’s . last meexage, I beg leave briefly to advert te a him a somewhat dignified appearance; this is} all there isof him. Both himself and his administration are eternally damned—thanks to Douglas and “Popular Sovereignty.” Desperate Lovers.— Robert Schmidt and Harriet Scidler, of Theresa, Wis., were prevented from marrying by hard-hearted parents, when they made an arrangement that Robert should shoot Harriet, and then shoot himself. The first part of the agreement was carried into effeet, but when Robert came to sheot bimself, the cap came off the gun, and he has to take his trial for murdering his sweet-heart. Dears has been busy among the Roman Cardinals—twelve have died since the beginning of winter. preparation for his labors to-morrow, or, if he . ia that section. cud shall attempt to desecrate Thy holy day by at-. MMiixc Accipent—Ferdinand Fricker was tempting to speak to the people. meet him there, . instantly killed, near Horsctown, Shasta coun. O Lord, and confound him so that he shall not; ty, May 18th, by the caving of a bank while be able to speak!’’ ° ’ Ms working # hydranlie, “Lord, we know that we cannot argue him Sue » Rawounp.c-Qn ‘Friday,.May Lath, down, and the more we say against him, the . m ; . seme miners of Columbia, dug up the skeleton more the people flock after him, the more they . of a white man ‘which wae Parlad tutes feet love and revere him, O Lord, what shall be 4 done for Boston, if Thou dost not take some of beneath the surface of the ground. "° 2 Fence Kearars Anrestep.—Two men na these matters in hand !’’ John Leaman and Henry Winslow were t . ed last week in San Franciseo, upon Toap Tea Ser.—Persons in Sea Vraneisce are dishing “tp ‘their appreciation of Governor . °f being receivers of atelen B00ds. bans Weller's cimdnistration and will present it to . APPOINTMENT.—Geo. O'Dougherts Sa “J him ing silver soup dish, tea pot, cream jug, . pointed Secretary of the Supreme © coffee pot, sugar pee soup Jadle, That'll . der the recent act of the Legislature aver’ make an excellent dinner for his Excellency; . that office. ' oe . he prefers nothing te sycophant soup, flavor Goospernies have made their = re o flattery and toad tea.—Sierra Citizen. . the markets below. Price, three s pound