May 4, 1859 (4 pages)

ee ante ee NEVADA DEMOCRAT. and . field for State officers. in the approaching con-. teat. The Republican State Committee have Geo. I. Lammon is our authorised Agent for this city. He will deliver the t to 4 is aw to recelve subscriptions, adver ts, &e and collect and receipt for the same. Octavian Hoogs is our tt for San Francisco. ve captiuaneltn He is authorised to receive ad and collect and receipt for the same, A. Badi is our authorised at Sacramento. te receive ad ts and collect for the same. —— NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1859. ed A Meeting of the Democratic Central Com~ mittee, for Nevada County, willbe held at the Court House, in Nevada, on SATURDAY MAY 7th 1859, at 2 o'clock, P. M. A punctual attendance of all the members is requested. Tuos. Hasnan, Secretary. The following are the names of the County Committee : Nevapa—Chas. Kent, Wm. Scott, M. J. McCutchan. Grass Vattey—P, N. Hi R. Leach, D. Sullivan. Rovan & Reapr—Warren Davis, E. W. Roberts, J. AckBuiparrort—Thos. Hannah, L. C. McKeeby, Arthur Evauxa—M. Power, Fred, Becktel, B, Blakesley. WasnixGron—Thos, Holland, M. G. French, James MoCal Li J. E. Squires, Thomas CHAS, KENT, Chaitman. resi Yorx—John Hussey, Pattinson. City Election. The municipal election on Monday resulted in the success of the entire Democratic ticket by an average majority of about two to one. An opposition ticket was brought out a day or It is now reduced to @ eertainty that three political partics will have onndidates in the called a Convention of their party, to meet in Sacramento on the 8th of June, and the controlling members of the party are determined to have a full State ticket before the people. There are many individual members of the Republican party, who are disposed to give up the doctrine of Congressional interference, to probibit slavery in the Territories, and the most of these will doubtless vote the anti-Lecompton Democratic ticket. But the majority of the party, and those who are likely to control its Convention, still adhere to the Philadelphia platform. As an evidence of this, it is merely necessary to refer toa resolution of their Central Committee adopted last week at San Francisco, which invites to co-operation of “all citizens in favor of preventing the extension of slavery through squatter sovereignty,” &c. By this it appears they are still determined to invoke the aid of Congress to probibit the people of the Territories from the exercise of their inherent right to regulate their own affairs, at least so far as the institution of slavery is concerned. The Lecompton Convention, on the other two before the election, which was voted for by . band, will be controlled by men who subscribe the administration party; but the Douglas Dem. to the equally objectional doctrine of forcing ocrats had every thing their own way, The . slavery on the Territories, whether the people whole number of votes cast was five bundred . would have it or not. As thie doctrine is so and ninety-nine, being thirty-five more than . directly in conflict with the platform of the was cast at the election last year. The following is the result : ‘ TRUSTERS Democratic. gemma H. H. Flagg 429 . B. F. Stokes 195 G. E, Withington 403 . Nat. Baile 182 T. H. Rolfe 394 . John Cashin 163 J. A. Lancaster 562 John Pattison 573 Marsuan E. 0, Tompkins 280 . J.C. Malbon 161 J. L, Williamson (Independent) 147 TREASURER T.T. Davenport 378 . J. E. Hamlin 208 : ASSESSOR James Funston $29. J,R. Patterson 251 The names of Messrs. Pattison and Lancaster were placed on the opposition ticket, and fiftythree votes were cast for M. H. Cashin which we have added to the vote of John Cashin, as they were intended for the same person. The election passed off without any disturbance worth mentioning, Tue Srrixe.—The miners of Columbia Hill, Chimney Hill, and a portion of those on Kennebec Hill, have been on a strike for some weeks past, in order to procure a reduction in the price of water. It appears, however, that the strike isa failure, as the ditch company are able to dispose of all their water. The most of the miners who entered into the combination could not afford to pay twenty-five cents an inch for water, hence their efforts to reduce the price to fifteen cents. But the combination was not extensive enough, as those who eould afford to pay the price asked generally refused to combine with those who held poorer claime. The owners of the ditch are now running a portion of the water, which otherwise would have been sold at the places above named, to French Corral, where it is disposed of at wholesale, to supply the Shady Creek ditch; and the result probably will be that a few miners whose claims would have justified their paying twenty-five eents an inch will now be unable to get water this season. TuxnfLuinc.—The miners are perfo rating the Sugar Loaf Range, in every direction with their tunnels, The Live Oak Company, some Democratic party, and the principles ever advocated by prominent Democrats, the Lecompton Convention will probably take no position upon the question, and their candidates will undoubtedly avoid the issue before the people. But the Convention will take good care that their nominces for Congress are men that can be depended upon to vote for a slave code for the Territories, in case it isdeemed advisable to attempt to force such a measure through the National Legislature. To the trae Democrat the principles of these parties are equally objectionable. If the people of the Territories want slaves, they will protect the institution; if they do not want them, let them pass laws to probibit their introduction among them, Itis a question which concerns them only, and to them alone can it safely be left to decide. The anti-Lecompton Convention will, of course, reiterate the well-established Democratic doctrine of ‘non-interference by Congress in the domestic affairs of the Territories,” and assert the right of the people to manage their own affairs in their own way, subject only to the Constitution of the United States. Of the three parties which will bave their candidates in the field, the anti-Lecompton Democrats will be the only one that will sustain the Democratic doctrine that the people of the Territories are capable of governing themselves ; and thatitis neither necessary nor just for Congress to interfere in their affairs. The Lecomptonites would invoke the aid of Congress to protect slavery in the Territories; the Republicans would have Congress prohibit it; while the true Democracy would allow the people to attend to their own business and regaulate their own affairs. Srocxton Evecrion.—The municipal election in Stockton was held on Monday. The contest was between the anti-Lecompton and Lecompton parties—each having a ticket in the field, The former elected their candidates for Mayor, Assessor, and five Councilmen, while the Lecomptonites elected the Marshal and four Councilmen. Gillingham (ind) was elected Collector over both the other candidates, For Mayor, time ago had run their tunnel to @ point im-. Holden (anti-Lecompton) received 409 votes; mediately beneath the top of the ridge, where . Bours (Lecompton) 350—anti-Lecompton mathey met the tunnel of the Nebraska Company, and on Thursday last the Young America Company reached the same point. These shafts are from a quarter to half a mile apart, and the workmen can go into one and out of either of the others. The Nebraska shaft is on the opposite side of the ridge from the other two, and the point where the tunnels meet is probably not less than 600 feet beneath the surface. The claims of these companies are rich, and they are all making money. jority, 59. Retirep.—The Saturday’s issue of the Grass Valley National contains the valedictory of Rufus Shoemaker, Esq., who bas had the editorial conduct of that paper for the past eight or nine months, that the office does not pay expenses, and he has had to pay several hundred dollars out of his own pocket to keep it up, although the cirHe gives as a reason for retiring culation of the paper has been very extensive and the advertising patronage good. It seems Nevapa Liprary.—At the nesting of the . that a large portion of the “patrons” of that Nevada Library Association, held last Thurs-. paper refuse to pay their subscription. Mr. day evening, six hundred dollars was approShoemaker’s successor is not announced. priated for the purchase of books. The money was forwarded to the East by Mr. Mulford, who. H#888w Bexuvoiunt Socrery.—At the anleaves on the steamer of the 5th. The Associ. 249! meeting of the Nevada Hebrew Benevoation also passed a vote of thanks to Congresslent Society, held May Ist, 1859, the following men McKibbin and Scott for public documents officers were elected for the ensuing year: M. reocived from them. The Association is ina ‘W. Peyser, President; L. Samuel, Vice Presiflourishing condition; they have already a large number of books, which have been judiciously selected, and when those which have been sent for are received, they. will have one of the best libraries in the State. Snor.—Geo. Gumbert was accidentally shot in the foot, on Monday afternoon. He was standing near the polls among a crowd of men, with a loaded pistol in his coat pocket. From some cause the pistol went off, and the ball took effect in the instep, passing nearly through the foot, and was afterwards cat out at the bottom. The wound isa severe one, and he will doubtless be confined to his room for some weeks. May Cerepration.—The Sunday School ehildren of Nevada, have been making preparations for a May Day celebration, which was to have come off yesterday, but in consequence of the stormy weather the celebration has been postponed. It will come off next Friday, if the day is pleasant, otherwise, some day next week. Court or Szssions.—This Court met on Monday, issued a venire for a Grand Jury, returnable on the 27th inst., and adjourned until that day. The official term of Judge Caswell expires on the 26th, when he will be suceeeded by Mr. Belden, County Judge elect, County Business.—The County Supervisors met on Meaday afternoon, to transact business. The Board will probably adjourn to-morrow, as there is little business before them except to allow accounts. Sr. Cuarves.—Patrick Brady has opened the St. Charles Restaurant, on Broad street. For farther information see his advertisement in another column, cE ee ese dent; K. Rice, Treasurer; Sol. Kohlman, Seo retary; P. Meyer, L. M. Cohn, L. Guggenhiem, D. Lachman, and S. Rosenthal, Directors. On. motion, it was ordered that a vote of thanks be tendered the retiring officers, for the faithful management of the affairs of the Society for the past year. Rospery.—Mr. Wm. Barlow, says the Netional, was robbed on Friday evening last, of forty-seven dollars, while on his way from the neighborhood of Allison Ranch to Gruss Valley. Four men were sitting by the side of the road, two of whom, as he approached arose and demanded his money, when he promptly delivered up his purse, but neglected to hand over two twenty dollar pieces which he had carefully stowed away in a breast pocket of his shirt. Derartures.—The steamer which leaves for the East to-morrow, carries away a number of our oldest citizens—among whom are Messrs. C. W. Mulford and family, G. O. Kilbourne and family, and Dr. H. H. Wickes. Messrs, Kilbourne and Wickes design returning, but Mr. Mulford will probably remain at the East. Cuanoz.—Mr. H. Mackie, the late late gentlemanly agent of Freeman & Co’s. Express, has ceased his connection with that company, and accepted a situation in Mulford & Co’s. banking house. Mr. W. C. Randolph takes Mr. Mackie’s place as agent of the express company. Distincouisnep Arrivar.—The Hon. John Nugent arrived from Washington by the steamer John L. Stephens, and we are informed he will be a candidate for the nomination of Governor, before the Administration Convention. et Namep.—The Navy Department have named the U.S. steamer recently built at Mare Island, the Saginaw. In Friday’s issue of the Journal appears three communications in regard to the public schools, one from Mr. Stratton, one from Mr. Dryden, and one from a bigoted blockhead signing himself “Several parents.”” I sha!l notice nothing in the communications of the two former except the assertion they both make to the effect that Mr. Jennings bad told Mr. Dryden that he and his scholars were forbidden by the School Trustees to use the bible. Of course I do not know what Mr. Jennings may have told Mr. Dryden, but I do know that the Trustees never took any action that would warrant Mr. Jennings in making the assertion attributed to him. Mr. Dryden, in his “thrillingly eloquent?’ discourse misrepresented what I had told him on this subject, and it is barely possible that he bas also misrepresented Mr. Jennings.— Soon after Mr. Jennings was appointed teacher, he spoke to me in regard to the matter, and I told him that I had no objections to children using the bible if it was the desire of their. parents; but not to put forward as a text book and insist upon its being read, as there were many parents who were opposed to such a course. Mr. Jennings informed me that he bad spoken to Mr. Helm on the subject, and that he (Helm) agreed with me, believing it to be the only course that would satisfy all. Mr. Dryden was informed of these facts long before he harranged the public upon the subject; The correspondent who signs himself “Several Parents,’”’ makes the following inquiry : “In selecting a female teacher for our children could the Trustees find no Protestant lady qualified for the position; and is it from the necessity of the case that we have to send toa Catholic teacher ?’’ Whatever blame may attach to the appointment of the present female teacherI am willing to take upon myself. Two ladies only applied for the situation. Mr. Anderson voted for the appointment of the other lady, I voted for Miss Farrell, the present teacher. As we eould not agree, I immediately went to Mr. Helm, (the absent Trustee,) and through my representations he was induced to vote for Mies Farrell. I was not aware at the time that she was a Catholic, and if I had have known it my course would have been the same, I did not suppose that religious belief bad any thing to do with the qualifications of school teachers, as they are not employed to teach religion, but reading, writing, arithmetic, &, As a rule, parents desire that their children should imbibe their own religious belief, and as public schools are designed for the benefit of all creeds, it would be a gross outrage to prescribe a religious qualification for teachers. If a majority of the people of Nevada wish to have school teachers appointed with a view to religious instruction, I should advise them to improve the first opportunity to elect Trustees that will carry out their wishes. Neither Mr. Helm nor myself belong to any religious denomination, and we are not disposed to give the votaries of any one creed an advantage over the others in the way of proselyting. I. J. Rours. Nevada, May 3d, 1859. [COMMUNICATED. ] Mr. Evrron—Of all the ill feeling called forth about the public school within the last month, the meanest is that developed in a squib published in the Journal of last week, directed at the lady teacher, and signed “‘Soveral Parents,” No wonder they keep back their names. Asa Protestant [am ashamed of them and their coward bigotry. I should wish all such to turn Catholic at once. They might be improved by the change—they could hardly be mode worse. Will Protestants never cease to turn pale and quake in their shoes at the bugbear of Jesuitism? The lady teacher is doing her duty thoroughly, and it is a disgrace that she should be thus assaulted for a matter of opinion, which does not affect her usefulness as a teacher. One Wuo Kyows, Nevada, May 2d. 1859. Fatal Accident at Omega. Omnaa, April 30th, 1859, Editor Democrat:—On the afternoon of the 27th, the citizens of our heretofore fortunate camp, were saddened on hearing the fate of MrRichard Merrell, an old resident of this place. He and two others were working in their diggings near this place ; one of the partners was holding the pipe, and while Mr. Merrell was getting out rock at the head of the ground sluice, the bank gave way at the top, which was about forty feet high. He saw his position and jumped back, and would no doubt have escaped had there been nothing in the way ; but unfortunately, there was a small log lying across the cut, over which he fell, his head down into the sluice, and before he could recover himself, the tush of rock and di:t run over him to the depth of from three to four feet. The bank was rather dry, and is supposed to have killed him instantly. His body was extricated in about twenty minutes. Mr. Merrell wasa native of New Hamshire, where he has a wife and several children, if they are not on their way to this country, which I understand is quite likely. Mr. Merrell was industrious and honest, a good citizen, and respected by all who knew him. He was some 42 or 43 years of age. The miners generally suspended their labors to attend the funeral, and every mark of respect was shown to his memory. This is the first serious accident that has happened in the diggings on this flat, and should be a warning to those working in similar localities. Omrea. Powontna.—The San Jose Telegraph says that a Frenchman named Fameno, died recently at a house near San Francisquito creek, in the northern part of Santa Clara county. The Coroner held an inquest upon the body, and the jury found that the deceased had come to his death by poison, supposed to be strychnine, put into the water from which the coffee was made. The meat. intended fer the table was also poisoned, and four dogs that ate of it died afew hours afterwards. A Mexican named Nicholas Lion is suspected of the crime, and has been arrested and is now in jail at San Jose. Parers Founp.—Mr. Garret Cubberly found a bundle of papers a few days since—including notes, bills of sale, private letters, &¢.—supposed to belong to Charles P. Robinson. The owner can get the papers by calling at Mr Cubberly’s blacksmith shep, near Tilley’s mill. Arrival of the John L. Stephens. The mail steamer John L. Stephens arrived at San Francisco on Sunday last, with dates from New York to April 5th, and from New Orleans, via Tehauntepes, to the 11th, The news is not important. The trial of Sickles was commenced at Washington, April 7th, and at last accounts the prosceution were examining their witnesses. Ten lawyers were engaged in the defense of Sickles, Lord Lyons, the British Minister to the U. S. had arrived at Washington. The Republicans have elected most of their candidates for State officers, in Rhode Island, one Congressman and a majority of the Legislature. For Lieut. Governor and member of Congress from the first district, there was no choice—several candidates being in the field, and neither having a majority. From Europe we have intelligence that a Congress was about to be held to adjust the difficulties between France and Austria. The news from the City of Mexico, is to the 4th of April. Mr. McLane, the U.S, Minister, has recognized Juarez as the de facto President of Mexico. His Government seems to be gaining on that of Miramon. The Liberal army before the Capital, numbered 3,000 men, commanded by Degollado, and the Reactionist forces in the city numbered about 6,000. Attacks were made onthe city, on the 2d and 3d of April, in which the Liberals had to retire. It was expected that the city would capitulate, as their supplies of provisions and water were cut off. The Liberala are confident of success. The armies of the various factions are concentrating on the Capital, and the whole country is in « deplorable condition, The Juarez Government have conceded several important modifications to the charter of the Louisiana Tehauntepec Company; have made new concessions to the company in property over the Isthmus, and have aleo extended the original charter for the completion of the railroad across the Isthmus. Election News. By the overland mail, whieh left St. Louis April 7th, we have intelligence ef the result of the municipal elections in several Eastern cities, held on the 4th. At Brooklyn, N. Y., the Democrats elected their candidate for Mayor, by a majority of about 8,000. while the Republicans have carried Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Portland, and some other towns of minor importance. The Republican majority in St. Louis was 2.911, and in Chicago about 2,000, St. Louis seems to be the most intensely Republican city inthe Union. In Louisville, the American ticket was elected by a smal! majority. 4 The State election in Connecticut was also held on the 4th of April, and resulted in the success of the Republican State ticket. The four Republican candidates for Congress are also reported to be elected. This is a loss of two to the Demoerats. A dispatch from Milwaukie, Wis., says that Lynde, the Democratic candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court, received about 3,000 majority in that city. The result in the State was doubtful. In regard to the St. Louis election, the correspondent of the Union, writing from that place, says: The success of the Freesoil party in this city is complete. Not a Democrat is elected to any office. The official vote of Filley, the Freesoil candidate for Mayor, is 8,277; his plurality over Bogy, the Democratic candidate, is 2,911— and over Wyman, the American candidate, 4,682. The combined vote of the opposing eandidates is 714 over Filley’s, Had there been no American candidate in the field, Filley’s majority would, doubtless, have been much greater. Siuce the Congressional election, last fall, the increase in the Republican vote has been 2,507. The falling off in the American vote is 1,271, and in the Democratic vote, 639. The increase in the whole number of votes over that of last fall is 597. Tux Dore Quartz Lopr, at Ophir, in Placer county, which has obtained considerable notoriety of late, continues to yield handsome returns to the proprietors, The Auburn Herald understands that it yields from $300 to $500 a day, working from two tothree men. The vein is not more than an inch in thickness, anda day’s work yields not more than a peck of quartz, which is pounded out in a mortar; and thus far about $20,000 has been realized from the vein. A shaft has been sunk on the vein to the depth of fifly teet, and it pays better at that depth than near the surface. The Doig vein, for its size, is certainly one of the richest ip the State. SLAUGHTER oF Ixpiaxs.—The Rea Bluff Beacon, of April 27th, bas the following account of the inhuman massacre of Indian women and children, The savages themselves could teach those men lessons in humanity ; A party of citizens left Antelope on Thursday last in search of Indians, who had, a few days before. stolen a number of horses from that vicinity. The Indians were discovered on Thursday evening, and the fight immediately commenced. We do not know whether or not it was the intention to commence an indiscriminate slaughter upon discovering them, but we do know, from all that we are able to learn, that the fight resulted most inhamanly, killing in all fourteen. We are informed by some of the party, that moet of the killed were women and children, only one “buck” having been killed, and two wounded. Quiro Destrrorep spy aN Eanrruquake.—By the arrival of the mail steamer from Panama, we have intelligence of the destruction of the city of Quito by an earthquake, on the evening of March 22d. A dispatch to the Union BAYS : The churches, convents and Government buildings are most of them thrown down, besides many private residences. The houses not thrown down are so injured as not to be habitable. The damage is estimated at $3,000,000. The deaths are reported at 5,000. A number of small towns, to the north of the Capital, have also been destroyed; and, in Guayaquil, the shock was felt severely and did some damage. Prorecr anv Proatsit.—The difference between an Abolitionist and a Lecomptonite is this—the former’s creed is to ‘prohibit slavery in the Territories,’ and the latter’s to “protect slavery in the Territories.” Both are absurd and sectional, and both deny the right and — of the people for self-government,— Butte cor: Ricu.—We learn from the Plumas Argus, that Messrs. Ford, Evans and Powel, of Jamison creek, recently took out a piece of gold weighing over seventeen ounces, together with $152 fine gold in one week. petbces —e—,9,. ~~ of Saturday, bas the following : On Friday morning of last week, Moore & Readshaw exploded a novel bank blast in their claime. They first sunk a shaft thirty feet deep sixty feet back from the face of the bank ; from the bottom of that ran a small drift for some twelve feet, ané at a right angle from this drift another only eight or ten feet long, placing at the terminus of the latter three bundred pounds of powder. After laying safety fuse, which was drawn through lead pipe from the powder up through the shaft to the surface so as to be water-proof, the drifts were filled with dirt, tightly packed ; and the shaft was filled with water, whieh of course is more dense and pooderous than earth would be. The fuse was then fired. When the charge was reached and exploded, it made a noise like the heavy roar of artillery and shook the bill from end to end. a distance of at least balfa mile, jarring sensibly all the houses in town, The water in the shaft accompanied by earth and stones, was thrown into the air in a straight column two bundred feet high, emptying the shaft completely. ‘The earth around the mouth of the shaft cracked just as rock does about a drill hole, and the entire bank, is very bard, was cracked through and through, so that it will yield qaite readily to the application of water. This ie considered the best mode of bank blasting yet hit upon. When drifts are runin from the face of the bank they cannot be tamped tight enough, and a great deal of the expansive force of the explosion is lost through whem. McKrss1n ror Governor.—As we said in our telegraphic dispatch last week, Hon. J. C. McKibbio has been very freely spoken of asa nominee for the office of Governor. After thinking the proposition over, we are confirmed in the opinion that be is the man to nominate. With him at the head of our ticket, the issue is plain and direct. No margin is left for men to approve Douglas ground and support Administration men, If they approve the course of Douglas, that of McKibbin is synonymous, and demands their support. The iesue is before the country this year in terms to be understood by every one; and if men believe that our Senators and Members were right to stand by the principles of the party even in defiance of the party’s recreant President, let men come out honestly and squarely, and indorse by ballot the men they think deeerving. It is my 8 that McKibbin should bead the ticket. He has been faithful to the Constitution, true to his constituents, and devoted to the principles of his party. He oceupies an enviable position— all concede that a high sense of right must have actuated him to take a stand for principle in opposition to those who had been bis warm personal friends, and who had it in their power to bestow patronage upon whom they liked. There will be no war, no jealousy, involved in the selection of candidates for the Democratic ticket; and we share with McKibbin in the wish that the nominations may be made solely with a view to fitness. In consonance with that wish we have commended him for the Gubernatorial nomination,—Sierra Democrat. Ah tent im Cost or Livina.—It is stated that the Government pays 11 cents for beef at the Navy Yard at Baltimore, and 12} cents for beef at the Navy Yard at Norfolk, Va., while it pays but 11 cents for beef at the Navy Yard at Mare Island, in this State. The Government also pays 34 cents per pound for vegetables at the Navy Yard at Norfolk, while but 3} cents is paid for vegetables at Mare Island, Narrow Escare.—Some days since, while Dr. Trask was attempting to cross Brown’s creek, in Trinity county, his horse became frightened and threw bim offinto the stream. After floating about one hundred yards, the Doctor reached the shore, but narrowly escaped drowning. Tue Population of Ohio is estimated at 2,300,000, just about the figures which were given for Pennsylvania in 1850. Ss St. Charles Restaurant !! North Side of Broad street, Three Doors Above Pine, Nevada. HE UNDERSIGNED, BEGS LEAVE TO announce to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he has opened a " FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT, And fitted it up in a Style Unsurpassed by any in Nevada. An expeienced Cook has been employed, and Game Suppers will be prepared in the best style, toorder, The Best, and nothing but the Best the Market affords, will at all times be provided, The Proprietor pledges himself that the Establishment shall be conducted to the Entire Satisfaction of all who may favor him with their patronage. TERMS CASH. Meals 50cts. and served up at all Hours. P. BRADY, Proprietor. Nevada May Ist 1859,—31-tf TO ALI WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Come one, Come all, and see the GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE, At the Newly Opened Opposition Store: ON BROAD STREET, Opposite National Exchange, Nevada, Where you can always find the very Best Assorted Stock of Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats, CAPS, SHIRTS, GAITRS, RUBBER GOODS, CRAVATS, COLT’S PISTOLS, TIES, POCKET KNIVES, Also, Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Boots & Galters, And in fact, everything belonging to the Trade ; all of which is a Newly Imported Stock of the Latest Styles and Greatest Varieties ; and by calling to see me, you will surely leave satisfied, as regards QUALITY AND PRICES. P. 8. I would call particular attention of Traders in this Line, as 1 am prepared to sell at Wholesale, at ag San Francisco Prices -@a Getting all my Stock from the Eastern States and Europe direct, ISAAC JOSEPH. Nevada, May Int 1859,—31-tf Co-Partnership Notice. HE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING PURchased the BIRDSEYE & PALMER SAW MILL, and M. L. MARSH having purchased an interest in the Sash Factory of Palmer & Perry, has this day formed a CoPartnership under the name of MARSH, PAIMER & PERRY, for the purpose of manufacturing all kinds of Lumber, Sash, Blinds, Doors &c. All orders left at Mill, or at the Sash Factory, on Cayote Street, will be promptly attended to. M. L. MARSH, L. O. PALMER, 8. R. PERRY. Nevada, May lst 1859.—31-tf ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, Township of Nevada, ss. By virtue of an execution to me delivered issued from the Court of E. W. Smith Esq., an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, bearing date March 24th 1859 to satisfy a judgment rendered by J. M. Clark, a Justice of the Peace, on the 2d day of October A. D. 1857, in favor of CULVER AND OTHERS, and against WILSON McVEY. for the sum of $234,12, debt, interest damages and costs ofsuit. Ihave takenin execution, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: A certain Ditch, used in conducting water from the ditch known by the name of the Dutch or Aurora Ditch to the mining claims known by the name of the Kaleseed mining claims, also, the ditch leading and conducting water to the Enterprise miving elaims, situated in Little York Township, county of Nevada, and State of California, viz: all the defendant’s interest and title thereto; Also the undivided one-fourth of a certain lot mining claims situated in said Little York Township, and bounded on one side by the said Kaleseed Mining claims. The same I will sell, at the Court House door, in Nevada City, in said county, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of April, A. D. 1859, between the hours of 9 o’clock, A, M. and 5 o’clock P. M. of said day. Taken as the property of Wilson McVey, to satisfy the above demands and accruing costs. Given uneer my hand, at Nevada City, this 28th day of March 1869, U. 8. GREGORY, Constable. 26-td Nevada Township. Notice is hereby Moy that the above Sale is postponed until FRIDAY, May 2ist, for want of bidders aad order of Plaintiff. U. §. GREGORY, Constable. Baxk Buastixe.—The North San Juan Press _ THEODORE MILLER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR at LAW OFFICE—Commercial Street, in Kelsey's Building Nevada May Ist 1850.—31-t , DANCING SCHOOL !! MONS. T. GALAVOTTI, RE fully informs the Public of Nev. icials } that he will open his DANCING ‘ScHOnt Meri iote.shutz Hall, at the Junctien of Commercial celjuns Streets, Nevada, on Tuesday and Friday Evenings, = OF EACH WEEK. ae PRIVATE LESSONS, wil be ae gs r, Pine Street, in Kidd & Knos ens Nevada May Ist 1859,—31-tf DR. L. J. CZAPKAY’s Private Medical and Surgical Institute, Sacramento Street, below Montgome posite Pacific Mail Steamship + ora aay SAN FRANCISCO, ° Established in 1854, for the Permanent Cure of all Ch i and Private Diseases, and the Suppression of — Quackery, Attendant and Resident Physician be D., late in the Bungarian eiAitiecaeamars cae sician to the 20th Regiment of Honyeds ; Chiel Surgeon the Military Hospital of Pesth, Hungary, the late Leetu “ on Diseases of Women and Children, and Honorary en, ber of the Philadelphia College of Medicine, ‘ aa Office Houre—From 9 A.M. to 9 P, x, Communications strictly confidential, Permanent Cure guaranteed, or no pay. Consultations, by letter or otherwise, free, Address, L, J. CLAPKAY, ¥, p, San F; Tancisco, Cal, The following letter, which emphatically Speaks for it. self, was written by the Dean of the Faculty of the Phila. delphia College of Medicine, to the editors of the the Paci. fic Medical and Surgical Journal, San Francisco for publication: ‘ PHILADELPHIA, January 17th, 1859, To the Editors of the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal:—Gentlemen—My attention has been called tg an article in the December number of your journal, in regard to the ad eundem degree granted by the PhiladelphiaGo}. lege of Medicine to Dr. L. J. Caapyay. When the appli. cation for the degree was made to the Faculty, it was accompanied by affidavits and testimonials to the effeet that Dr. Czapkay was a regular graduate M. D., of the University of Pesth, had served as Surgeon in the Hunga. rian Army, and was a regular Practitioner of Medicine, On the strength of these the degree was granted, Thead eundem degree, as its vame implies, is conferred on gradu. ates only, and gives us new privileges, Had there been the slightest irregularity, the application would have been refused. By inserting this in your journal, you will do an act of justice to the College, and confer a fayver on Yours, very respectfully H. Rasp, _ Dean of the Faculty of the Philadelphia College of Medicine, Dr. L. J. Crapkay’s Medical and Surgical Institute is on Sacramento street, below Montgomery, opposite l'acitie Mail Steamship Company's Office, San Francisco, Califernia. The Doctor offers free consultation, and asks no remuneration unless he effects a cure. CERTIFICATE.—I, the undersigned, Governor of Hun. gury, do testify hereby, that Dr. L. J. Czapkay has served during the contest for Hungarian liberty, as Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian Army, with faithful perseverance, whereof I have given him this certificate, and do recommend him to the sympathy, attention and protection of all thuse who are capable of appreciating putrietic self-sacrifice, and KOSSUTH LAJOS, Governor of Hungary. Washington City, January 6th, 1852. S1-«f undeserved misfortune. Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s Line, FOR PANAMA Connecting vie PANAMA RAILROAD, With the Steamers ofthe U. S. Muil Steamship Company, at Aspinwall. FOR NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS DIRECT. Departure from Fulsom Street Wharf THE MAGNIFICENT STEAMSHIP, j ng GOLDEN GATE, Will leave Fulsom street Wharf for Panama, wth U, 8 Mails, Passengers, and Treasure. Thursday, May 5th, at 9 o'clock a.m., Punmctually. Ray Passengers by the P. M. 8, Co’s Line are landed on their arrivals at Panama upon the wharf at the railroad terminus, by the Company’s steam ferry bont, ated proceed immediately by Railroad Acressthe Isthmus, To Aspinwall, where the steamers of the U. 8, Mail 5. 8. Co. are always im readiness to convey them to New Yerk or New Orleans. Passengers for New Orleans proceed by direct stermer from Aspinwall. Through tickets are furnished, ineluding the transit of the Isthmus. Passengers are notified that all tickets for the steamers of the U. S. Mail S. 8. Co. must be presented te their agent at Aspinwall for registry and exchange, as they wild met otherwise be available. gay Treasure for shipment will be received on board the steamer until 12 o’clock midnight, May 4th. No merchandise or freight will be received on board after 3 P. M. onthe 4th, anda written order must be procured atthe Company’s office for its shipment. For Freight or passage apply to FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents, Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdortf sts, A choice of berths on the Atlantic steamers is secured by the early purchase of tickets in San Francisco. LIST OF LETTERS. Remaining in the Post Office at Nevada City, Cal., May Ist, 1859. Published officially in the NEVADA DEMOCRAT, having the largest circulation in the County. LADIES’ LIST. Hiscox Mrs Mervil Casey Miss Elizabeth Warner Mrs George GENTLEMEN’S LIST. Alley George H Golding James O'Neal Thomas Anderson ChristianGrier John Parker John R Applebee WS Griffith John G Palmer William A Artman David Green Hiram Parker Henry Babet Valorous Griffiths William Banahom P Grigger Wm B Bates Joseph 1. Greene Matt A Phillips Thomas Phillips J Wallace Plunkett Mathew Batchelder Nath’] Hall John Pincoos J Baxter Wm Hamblett Jonas Powell John W Bell Wm 8 Hansen Peter N Pollard Charles J Bell George T Harris Lewis A Queen Henry Blane Maurice Harper Jesse Ragbain Augustus Bent Charles Henderson Niel Ramslatter Geo Bonham Benj H Hickman Michael Rathbun Hiram-2 Boies G W Hiscox Otis Rendall LS Bowers David Holley H F Riley FE F—2 Brash Robert Hoel John Roberts W A—2 Brainard F E-2 Hughes John Rosevear Jonathan Brall A B Brooks Henry W Brown James Brumfield Richard Judge James Buck Howard Jones G AL Burleigh J A Jones Berry Humphrey WalluceRouse Benjamin James William Rust James A Jackson Lyman-3 Schell Herman J Scheonfelder Frank Sinclair James Sickles John § Bunnell Virgil Johnson Charles Smith James A Bushet Francis Johnson Frederick Smith Henry Cainnele Wm C Jones Wm M Smith Thos H Campell Murdot Johns John Stapp James Carson Johnson JohnathanStapf (hristian Kirkland David — Strasser Paul Kiger George W Stoddard Joel Campbell James Canada Joseph Carter Dennis D Cavanaugh Joseph Kramer Jacob—3 Stoner Phil Carpenter AureliusILemmon Daniel Story Alonzo Chandler D C Leluff Peter D Stow J Chambers Alex. C Lyons James P Studer Wm Cinkard Luther =MeCurnin James Stull Homer H Coffelt James McCarthy John Stull PL Cook Wm C MoHenry George Stroser Adam Cowen Thomas McRogers G Taylor Jno or s an Coslet John McKirachan Wm Taylor Exeel’t M Cumow Benj Malimann Anton Tebey Mil Curtiss Pen Mansfield Linus —Trailor Wm jel Daniels S—2 Mahoney Thomas Trevithick Dante’ Maberry David _‘Treat Joseph Damron Dunmors ' Wm G ttle Wm Marshall Randolph Tu TS Davis AG DeYoung E Merrill Sam Tw Dirk Jacob Mead Andrew Turner A Dickerson B F Mehegan Jeremiah Warohn F 2 Dillon Thomas Mitchel AJ Watkins JamesDuane John Monsir Lenard — Weast John 4 Doty David Monroe W A Whitaker cD , Duval W H Montgomery John Williams Danie Dunlap J W Moore Abner Williams Wm Puanbar Thomas H Morse Geo W Wilson F M Murphy Jacob Wilson James I. Murphy J Steven’n Winnale Frederick Newsom Alfred © Woodberry Peter-+ Woods peak Young Walter Ww Farley John A Fisher George H Forester Thomas Garvey Jeremiah Neal Spencer Gares Carl Newhouse John Goodman Geo E O’Brien James Persons calling for any of theabove letters will please say ADVERTISED,” JOHN T, CRENSHAW, Post Master

ee ante ee NEVADA DEMOCRAT. and . field for State officers. in the approaching con-. teat. The Republican State Committee have Geo. I. Lammon is our authorised Agent for this city. He will deliver the t to 4 is aw to recelve subscriptions, adver ts, &e and collect and receipt for the same. Octavian Hoogs is our tt for San Francisco. ve captiuaneltn He is authorised to receive ad and collect and receipt for the same, A. Badi is our authorised at Sacramento. te receive ad ts and collect for the same. —— NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1859. ed A Meeting of the Democratic Central Com~ mittee, for Nevada County, willbe held at the Court House, in Nevada, on SATURDAY MAY 7th 1859, at 2 o'clock, P. M. A punctual attendance of all the members is requested. Tuos. Hasnan, Secretary. The following are the names of the County Committee : Nevapa—Chas. Kent, Wm. Scott, M. J. McCutchan. Grass Vattey—P, N. Hi R. Leach, D. Sullivan. Rovan & Reapr—Warren Davis, E. W. Roberts, J. AckBuiparrort—Thos. Hannah, L. C. McKeeby, Arthur Evauxa—M. Power, Fred, Becktel, B, Blakesley. WasnixGron—Thos, Holland, M. G. French, James MoCal Li J. E. Squires, Thomas CHAS, KENT, Chaitman. resi Yorx—John Hussey, Pattinson. City Election. The municipal election on Monday resulted in the success of the entire Democratic ticket by an average majority of about two to one. An opposition ticket was brought out a day or It is now reduced to @ eertainty that three political partics will have onndidates in the called a Convention of their party, to meet in Sacramento on the 8th of June, and the controlling members of the party are determined to have a full State ticket before the people. There are many individual members of the Republican party, who are disposed to give up the doctrine of Congressional interference, to probibit slavery in the Territories, and the most of these will doubtless vote the anti-Lecompton Democratic ticket. But the majority of the party, and those who are likely to control its Convention, still adhere to the Philadelphia platform. As an evidence of this, it is merely necessary to refer toa resolution of their Central Committee adopted last week at San Francisco, which invites to co-operation of “all citizens in favor of preventing the extension of slavery through squatter sovereignty,” &c. By this it appears they are still determined to invoke the aid of Congress to probibit the people of the Territories from the exercise of their inherent right to regulate their own affairs, at least so far as the institution of slavery is concerned. The Lecompton Convention, on the other two before the election, which was voted for by . band, will be controlled by men who subscribe the administration party; but the Douglas Dem. to the equally objectional doctrine of forcing ocrats had every thing their own way, The . slavery on the Territories, whether the people whole number of votes cast was five bundred . would have it or not. As thie doctrine is so and ninety-nine, being thirty-five more than . directly in conflict with the platform of the was cast at the election last year. The following is the result : ‘ TRUSTERS Democratic. gemma H. H. Flagg 429 . B. F. Stokes 195 G. E, Withington 403 . Nat. Baile 182 T. H. Rolfe 394 . John Cashin 163 J. A. Lancaster 562 John Pattison 573 Marsuan E. 0, Tompkins 280 . J.C. Malbon 161 J. L, Williamson (Independent) 147 TREASURER T.T. Davenport 378 . J. E. Hamlin 208 : ASSESSOR James Funston $29. J,R. Patterson 251 The names of Messrs. Pattison and Lancaster were placed on the opposition ticket, and fiftythree votes were cast for M. H. Cashin which we have added to the vote of John Cashin, as they were intended for the same person. The election passed off without any disturbance worth mentioning, Tue Srrixe.—The miners of Columbia Hill, Chimney Hill, and a portion of those on Kennebec Hill, have been on a strike for some weeks past, in order to procure a reduction in the price of water. It appears, however, that the strike isa failure, as the ditch company are able to dispose of all their water. The most of the miners who entered into the combination could not afford to pay twenty-five cents an inch for water, hence their efforts to reduce the price to fifteen cents. But the combination was not extensive enough, as those who eould afford to pay the price asked generally refused to combine with those who held poorer claime. The owners of the ditch are now running a portion of the water, which otherwise would have been sold at the places above named, to French Corral, where it is disposed of at wholesale, to supply the Shady Creek ditch; and the result probably will be that a few miners whose claims would have justified their paying twenty-five eents an inch will now be unable to get water this season. TuxnfLuinc.—The miners are perfo rating the Sugar Loaf Range, in every direction with their tunnels, The Live Oak Company, some Democratic party, and the principles ever advocated by prominent Democrats, the Lecompton Convention will probably take no position upon the question, and their candidates will undoubtedly avoid the issue before the people. But the Convention will take good care that their nominces for Congress are men that can be depended upon to vote for a slave code for the Territories, in case it isdeemed advisable to attempt to force such a measure through the National Legislature. To the trae Democrat the principles of these parties are equally objectionable. If the people of the Territories want slaves, they will protect the institution; if they do not want them, let them pass laws to probibit their introduction among them, Itis a question which concerns them only, and to them alone can it safely be left to decide. The anti-Lecompton Convention will, of course, reiterate the well-established Democratic doctrine of ‘non-interference by Congress in the domestic affairs of the Territories,” and assert the right of the people to manage their own affairs in their own way, subject only to the Constitution of the United States. Of the three parties which will bave their candidates in the field, the anti-Lecompton Democrats will be the only one that will sustain the Democratic doctrine that the people of the Territories are capable of governing themselves ; and thatitis neither necessary nor just for Congress to interfere in their affairs. The Lecomptonites would invoke the aid of Congress to protect slavery in the Territories; the Republicans would have Congress prohibit it; while the true Democracy would allow the people to attend to their own business and regaulate their own affairs. Srocxton Evecrion.—The municipal election in Stockton was held on Monday. The contest was between the anti-Lecompton and Lecompton parties—each having a ticket in the field, The former elected their candidates for Mayor, Assessor, and five Councilmen, while the Lecomptonites elected the Marshal and four Councilmen. Gillingham (ind) was elected Collector over both the other candidates, For Mayor, time ago had run their tunnel to @ point im-. Holden (anti-Lecompton) received 409 votes; mediately beneath the top of the ridge, where . Bours (Lecompton) 350—anti-Lecompton mathey met the tunnel of the Nebraska Company, and on Thursday last the Young America Company reached the same point. These shafts are from a quarter to half a mile apart, and the workmen can go into one and out of either of the others. The Nebraska shaft is on the opposite side of the ridge from the other two, and the point where the tunnels meet is probably not less than 600 feet beneath the surface. The claims of these companies are rich, and they are all making money. jority, 59. Retirep.—The Saturday’s issue of the Grass Valley National contains the valedictory of Rufus Shoemaker, Esq., who bas had the editorial conduct of that paper for the past eight or nine months, that the office does not pay expenses, and he has had to pay several hundred dollars out of his own pocket to keep it up, although the cirHe gives as a reason for retiring culation of the paper has been very extensive and the advertising patronage good. It seems Nevapa Liprary.—At the nesting of the . that a large portion of the “patrons” of that Nevada Library Association, held last Thurs-. paper refuse to pay their subscription. Mr. day evening, six hundred dollars was approShoemaker’s successor is not announced. priated for the purchase of books. The money was forwarded to the East by Mr. Mulford, who. H#888w Bexuvoiunt Socrery.—At the anleaves on the steamer of the 5th. The Associ. 249! meeting of the Nevada Hebrew Benevoation also passed a vote of thanks to Congresslent Society, held May Ist, 1859, the following men McKibbin and Scott for public documents officers were elected for the ensuing year: M. reocived from them. The Association is ina ‘W. Peyser, President; L. Samuel, Vice Presiflourishing condition; they have already a large number of books, which have been judiciously selected, and when those which have been sent for are received, they. will have one of the best libraries in the State. Snor.—Geo. Gumbert was accidentally shot in the foot, on Monday afternoon. He was standing near the polls among a crowd of men, with a loaded pistol in his coat pocket. From some cause the pistol went off, and the ball took effect in the instep, passing nearly through the foot, and was afterwards cat out at the bottom. The wound isa severe one, and he will doubtless be confined to his room for some weeks. May Cerepration.—The Sunday School ehildren of Nevada, have been making preparations for a May Day celebration, which was to have come off yesterday, but in consequence of the stormy weather the celebration has been postponed. It will come off next Friday, if the day is pleasant, otherwise, some day next week. Court or Szssions.—This Court met on Monday, issued a venire for a Grand Jury, returnable on the 27th inst., and adjourned until that day. The official term of Judge Caswell expires on the 26th, when he will be suceeeded by Mr. Belden, County Judge elect, County Business.—The County Supervisors met on Meaday afternoon, to transact business. The Board will probably adjourn to-morrow, as there is little business before them except to allow accounts. Sr. Cuarves.—Patrick Brady has opened the St. Charles Restaurant, on Broad street. For farther information see his advertisement in another column, cE ee ese dent; K. Rice, Treasurer; Sol. Kohlman, Seo retary; P. Meyer, L. M. Cohn, L. Guggenhiem, D. Lachman, and S. Rosenthal, Directors. On. motion, it was ordered that a vote of thanks be tendered the retiring officers, for the faithful management of the affairs of the Society for the past year. Rospery.—Mr. Wm. Barlow, says the Netional, was robbed on Friday evening last, of forty-seven dollars, while on his way from the neighborhood of Allison Ranch to Gruss Valley. Four men were sitting by the side of the road, two of whom, as he approached arose and demanded his money, when he promptly delivered up his purse, but neglected to hand over two twenty dollar pieces which he had carefully stowed away in a breast pocket of his shirt. Derartures.—The steamer which leaves for the East to-morrow, carries away a number of our oldest citizens—among whom are Messrs. C. W. Mulford and family, G. O. Kilbourne and family, and Dr. H. H. Wickes. Messrs, Kilbourne and Wickes design returning, but Mr. Mulford will probably remain at the East. Cuanoz.—Mr. H. Mackie, the late late gentlemanly agent of Freeman & Co’s. Express, has ceased his connection with that company, and accepted a situation in Mulford & Co’s. banking house. Mr. W. C. Randolph takes Mr. Mackie’s place as agent of the express company. Distincouisnep Arrivar.—The Hon. John Nugent arrived from Washington by the steamer John L. Stephens, and we are informed he will be a candidate for the nomination of Governor, before the Administration Convention. et Namep.—The Navy Department have named the U.S. steamer recently built at Mare Island, the Saginaw. In Friday’s issue of the Journal appears three communications in regard to the public schools, one from Mr. Stratton, one from Mr. Dryden, and one from a bigoted blockhead signing himself “Several parents.”” I sha!l notice nothing in the communications of the two former except the assertion they both make to the effect that Mr. Jennings bad told Mr. Dryden that he and his scholars were forbidden by the School Trustees to use the bible. Of course I do not know what Mr. Jennings may have told Mr. Dryden, but I do know that the Trustees never took any action that would warrant Mr. Jennings in making the assertion attributed to him. Mr. Dryden, in his “thrillingly eloquent?’ discourse misrepresented what I had told him on this subject, and it is barely possible that he bas also misrepresented Mr. Jennings.— Soon after Mr. Jennings was appointed teacher, he spoke to me in regard to the matter, and I told him that I had no objections to children using the bible if it was the desire of their. parents; but not to put forward as a text book and insist upon its being read, as there were many parents who were opposed to such a course. Mr. Jennings informed me that he bad spoken to Mr. Helm on the subject, and that he (Helm) agreed with me, believing it to be the only course that would satisfy all. Mr. Dryden was informed of these facts long before he harranged the public upon the subject; The correspondent who signs himself “Several Parents,’”’ makes the following inquiry : “In selecting a female teacher for our children could the Trustees find no Protestant lady qualified for the position; and is it from the necessity of the case that we have to send toa Catholic teacher ?’’ Whatever blame may attach to the appointment of the present female teacherI am willing to take upon myself. Two ladies only applied for the situation. Mr. Anderson voted for the appointment of the other lady, I voted for Miss Farrell, the present teacher. As we eould not agree, I immediately went to Mr. Helm, (the absent Trustee,) and through my representations he was induced to vote for Mies Farrell. I was not aware at the time that she was a Catholic, and if I had have known it my course would have been the same, I did not suppose that religious belief bad any thing to do with the qualifications of school teachers, as they are not employed to teach religion, but reading, writing, arithmetic, &, As a rule, parents desire that their children should imbibe their own religious belief, and as public schools are designed for the benefit of all creeds, it would be a gross outrage to prescribe a religious qualification for teachers. If a majority of the people of Nevada wish to have school teachers appointed with a view to religious instruction, I should advise them to improve the first opportunity to elect Trustees that will carry out their wishes. Neither Mr. Helm nor myself belong to any religious denomination, and we are not disposed to give the votaries of any one creed an advantage over the others in the way of proselyting. I. J. Rours. Nevada, May 3d, 1859. [COMMUNICATED. ] Mr. Evrron—Of all the ill feeling called forth about the public school within the last month, the meanest is that developed in a squib published in the Journal of last week, directed at the lady teacher, and signed “‘Soveral Parents,” No wonder they keep back their names. Asa Protestant [am ashamed of them and their coward bigotry. I should wish all such to turn Catholic at once. They might be improved by the change—they could hardly be mode worse. Will Protestants never cease to turn pale and quake in their shoes at the bugbear of Jesuitism? The lady teacher is doing her duty thoroughly, and it is a disgrace that she should be thus assaulted for a matter of opinion, which does not affect her usefulness as a teacher. One Wuo Kyows, Nevada, May 2d. 1859. Fatal Accident at Omega. Omnaa, April 30th, 1859, Editor Democrat:—On the afternoon of the 27th, the citizens of our heretofore fortunate camp, were saddened on hearing the fate of MrRichard Merrell, an old resident of this place. He and two others were working in their diggings near this place ; one of the partners was holding the pipe, and while Mr. Merrell was getting out rock at the head of the ground sluice, the bank gave way at the top, which was about forty feet high. He saw his position and jumped back, and would no doubt have escaped had there been nothing in the way ; but unfortunately, there was a small log lying across the cut, over which he fell, his head down into the sluice, and before he could recover himself, the tush of rock and di:t run over him to the depth of from three to four feet. The bank was rather dry, and is supposed to have killed him instantly. His body was extricated in about twenty minutes. Mr. Merrell wasa native of New Hamshire, where he has a wife and several children, if they are not on their way to this country, which I understand is quite likely. Mr. Merrell was industrious and honest, a good citizen, and respected by all who knew him. He was some 42 or 43 years of age. The miners generally suspended their labors to attend the funeral, and every mark of respect was shown to his memory. This is the first serious accident that has happened in the diggings on this flat, and should be a warning to those working in similar localities. Omrea. Powontna.—The San Jose Telegraph says that a Frenchman named Fameno, died recently at a house near San Francisquito creek, in the northern part of Santa Clara county. The Coroner held an inquest upon the body, and the jury found that the deceased had come to his death by poison, supposed to be strychnine, put into the water from which the coffee was made. The meat. intended fer the table was also poisoned, and four dogs that ate of it died afew hours afterwards. A Mexican named Nicholas Lion is suspected of the crime, and has been arrested and is now in jail at San Jose. Parers Founp.—Mr. Garret Cubberly found a bundle of papers a few days since—including notes, bills of sale, private letters, &¢.—supposed to belong to Charles P. Robinson. The owner can get the papers by calling at Mr Cubberly’s blacksmith shep, near Tilley’s mill. Arrival of the John L. Stephens. The mail steamer John L. Stephens arrived at San Francisco on Sunday last, with dates from New York to April 5th, and from New Orleans, via Tehauntepes, to the 11th, The news is not important. The trial of Sickles was commenced at Washington, April 7th, and at last accounts the prosceution were examining their witnesses. Ten lawyers were engaged in the defense of Sickles, Lord Lyons, the British Minister to the U. S. had arrived at Washington. The Republicans have elected most of their candidates for State officers, in Rhode Island, one Congressman and a majority of the Legislature. For Lieut. Governor and member of Congress from the first district, there was no choice—several candidates being in the field, and neither having a majority. From Europe we have intelligence that a Congress was about to be held to adjust the difficulties between France and Austria. The news from the City of Mexico, is to the 4th of April. Mr. McLane, the U.S, Minister, has recognized Juarez as the de facto President of Mexico. His Government seems to be gaining on that of Miramon. The Liberal army before the Capital, numbered 3,000 men, commanded by Degollado, and the Reactionist forces in the city numbered about 6,000. Attacks were made onthe city, on the 2d and 3d of April, in which the Liberals had to retire. It was expected that the city would capitulate, as their supplies of provisions and water were cut off. The Liberala are confident of success. The armies of the various factions are concentrating on the Capital, and the whole country is in « deplorable condition, The Juarez Government have conceded several important modifications to the charter of the Louisiana Tehauntepec Company; have made new concessions to the company in property over the Isthmus, and have aleo extended the original charter for the completion of the railroad across the Isthmus. Election News. By the overland mail, whieh left St. Louis April 7th, we have intelligence ef the result of the municipal elections in several Eastern cities, held on the 4th. At Brooklyn, N. Y., the Democrats elected their candidate for Mayor, by a majority of about 8,000. while the Republicans have carried Cincinnati, St. Louis, Chicago, Cleveland, Portland, and some other towns of minor importance. The Republican majority in St. Louis was 2.911, and in Chicago about 2,000, St. Louis seems to be the most intensely Republican city inthe Union. In Louisville, the American ticket was elected by a smal! majority. 4 The State election in Connecticut was also held on the 4th of April, and resulted in the success of the Republican State ticket. The four Republican candidates for Congress are also reported to be elected. This is a loss of two to the Demoerats. A dispatch from Milwaukie, Wis., says that Lynde, the Democratic candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court, received about 3,000 majority in that city. The result in the State was doubtful. In regard to the St. Louis election, the correspondent of the Union, writing from that place, says: The success of the Freesoil party in this city is complete. Not a Democrat is elected to any office. The official vote of Filley, the Freesoil candidate for Mayor, is 8,277; his plurality over Bogy, the Democratic candidate, is 2,911— and over Wyman, the American candidate, 4,682. The combined vote of the opposing eandidates is 714 over Filley’s, Had there been no American candidate in the field, Filley’s majority would, doubtless, have been much greater. Siuce the Congressional election, last fall, the increase in the Republican vote has been 2,507. The falling off in the American vote is 1,271, and in the Democratic vote, 639. The increase in the whole number of votes over that of last fall is 597. Tux Dore Quartz Lopr, at Ophir, in Placer county, which has obtained considerable notoriety of late, continues to yield handsome returns to the proprietors, The Auburn Herald understands that it yields from $300 to $500 a day, working from two tothree men. The vein is not more than an inch in thickness, anda day’s work yields not more than a peck of quartz, which is pounded out in a mortar; and

thus far about $20,000 has been realized from the vein. A shaft has been sunk on the vein to the depth of fifly teet, and it pays better at that depth than near the surface. The Doig vein, for its size, is certainly one of the richest ip the State. SLAUGHTER oF Ixpiaxs.—The Rea Bluff Beacon, of April 27th, bas the following account of the inhuman massacre of Indian women and children, The savages themselves could teach those men lessons in humanity ; A party of citizens left Antelope on Thursday last in search of Indians, who had, a few days before. stolen a number of horses from that vicinity. The Indians were discovered on Thursday evening, and the fight immediately commenced. We do not know whether or not it was the intention to commence an indiscriminate slaughter upon discovering them, but we do know, from all that we are able to learn, that the fight resulted most inhamanly, killing in all fourteen. We are informed by some of the party, that moet of the killed were women and children, only one “buck” having been killed, and two wounded. Quiro Destrrorep spy aN Eanrruquake.—By the arrival of the mail steamer from Panama, we have intelligence of the destruction of the city of Quito by an earthquake, on the evening of March 22d. A dispatch to the Union BAYS : The churches, convents and Government buildings are most of them thrown down, besides many private residences. The houses not thrown down are so injured as not to be habitable. The damage is estimated at $3,000,000. The deaths are reported at 5,000. A number of small towns, to the north of the Capital, have also been destroyed; and, in Guayaquil, the shock was felt severely and did some damage. Prorecr anv Proatsit.—The difference between an Abolitionist and a Lecomptonite is this—the former’s creed is to ‘prohibit slavery in the Territories,’ and the latter’s to “protect slavery in the Territories.” Both are absurd and sectional, and both deny the right and — of the people for self-government,— Butte cor: Ricu.—We learn from the Plumas Argus, that Messrs. Ford, Evans and Powel, of Jamison creek, recently took out a piece of gold weighing over seventeen ounces, together with $152 fine gold in one week. petbces —e—,9,. ~~ of Saturday, bas the following : On Friday morning of last week, Moore & Readshaw exploded a novel bank blast in their claime. They first sunk a shaft thirty feet deep sixty feet back from the face of the bank ; from the bottom of that ran a small drift for some twelve feet, ané at a right angle from this drift another only eight or ten feet long, placing at the terminus of the latter three bundred pounds of powder. After laying safety fuse, which was drawn through lead pipe from the powder up through the shaft to the surface so as to be water-proof, the drifts were filled with dirt, tightly packed ; and the shaft was filled with water, whieh of course is more dense and pooderous than earth would be. The fuse was then fired. When the charge was reached and exploded, it made a noise like the heavy roar of artillery and shook the bill from end to end. a distance of at least balfa mile, jarring sensibly all the houses in town, The water in the shaft accompanied by earth and stones, was thrown into the air in a straight column two bundred feet high, emptying the shaft completely. ‘The earth around the mouth of the shaft cracked just as rock does about a drill hole, and the entire bank, is very bard, was cracked through and through, so that it will yield qaite readily to the application of water. This ie considered the best mode of bank blasting yet hit upon. When drifts are runin from the face of the bank they cannot be tamped tight enough, and a great deal of the expansive force of the explosion is lost through whem. McKrss1n ror Governor.—As we said in our telegraphic dispatch last week, Hon. J. C. McKibbio has been very freely spoken of asa nominee for the office of Governor. After thinking the proposition over, we are confirmed in the opinion that be is the man to nominate. With him at the head of our ticket, the issue is plain and direct. No margin is left for men to approve Douglas ground and support Administration men, If they approve the course of Douglas, that of McKibbin is synonymous, and demands their support. The iesue is before the country this year in terms to be understood by every one; and if men believe that our Senators and Members were right to stand by the principles of the party even in defiance of the party’s recreant President, let men come out honestly and squarely, and indorse by ballot the men they think deeerving. It is my 8 that McKibbin should bead the ticket. He has been faithful to the Constitution, true to his constituents, and devoted to the principles of his party. He oceupies an enviable position— all concede that a high sense of right must have actuated him to take a stand for principle in opposition to those who had been bis warm personal friends, and who had it in their power to bestow patronage upon whom they liked. There will be no war, no jealousy, involved in the selection of candidates for the Democratic ticket; and we share with McKibbin in the wish that the nominations may be made solely with a view to fitness. In consonance with that wish we have commended him for the Gubernatorial nomination,—Sierra Democrat. Ah tent im Cost or Livina.—It is stated that the Government pays 11 cents for beef at the Navy Yard at Baltimore, and 12} cents for beef at the Navy Yard at Norfolk, Va., while it pays but 11 cents for beef at the Navy Yard at Mare Island, in this State. The Government also pays 34 cents per pound for vegetables at the Navy Yard at Norfolk, while but 3} cents is paid for vegetables at Mare Island, Narrow Escare.—Some days since, while Dr. Trask was attempting to cross Brown’s creek, in Trinity county, his horse became frightened and threw bim offinto the stream. After floating about one hundred yards, the Doctor reached the shore, but narrowly escaped drowning. Tue Population of Ohio is estimated at 2,300,000, just about the figures which were given for Pennsylvania in 1850. Ss St. Charles Restaurant !! North Side of Broad street, Three Doors Above Pine, Nevada. HE UNDERSIGNED, BEGS LEAVE TO announce to the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he has opened a " FIRST CLASS RESTAURANT, And fitted it up in a Style Unsurpassed by any in Nevada. An expeienced Cook has been employed, and Game Suppers will be prepared in the best style, toorder, The Best, and nothing but the Best the Market affords, will at all times be provided, The Proprietor pledges himself that the Establishment shall be conducted to the Entire Satisfaction of all who may favor him with their patronage. TERMS CASH. Meals 50cts. and served up at all Hours. P. BRADY, Proprietor. Nevada May Ist 1859,—31-tf TO ALI WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Come one, Come all, and see the GREATEST WONDER OF THE AGE, At the Newly Opened Opposition Store: ON BROAD STREET, Opposite National Exchange, Nevada, Where you can always find the very Best Assorted Stock of Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats, CAPS, SHIRTS, GAITRS, RUBBER GOODS, CRAVATS, COLT’S PISTOLS, TIES, POCKET KNIVES, Also, Boys’ Clothing, Boys’ Boots & Galters, And in fact, everything belonging to the Trade ; all of which is a Newly Imported Stock of the Latest Styles and Greatest Varieties ; and by calling to see me, you will surely leave satisfied, as regards QUALITY AND PRICES. P. 8. I would call particular attention of Traders in this Line, as 1 am prepared to sell at Wholesale, at ag San Francisco Prices -@a Getting all my Stock from the Eastern States and Europe direct, ISAAC JOSEPH. Nevada, May Int 1859,—31-tf Co-Partnership Notice. HE UNDERSIGNED, HAVING PURchased the BIRDSEYE & PALMER SAW MILL, and M. L. MARSH having purchased an interest in the Sash Factory of Palmer & Perry, has this day formed a CoPartnership under the name of MARSH, PAIMER & PERRY, for the purpose of manufacturing all kinds of Lumber, Sash, Blinds, Doors &c. All orders left at Mill, or at the Sash Factory, on Cayote Street, will be promptly attended to. M. L. MARSH, L. O. PALMER, 8. R. PERRY. Nevada, May lst 1859.—31-tf ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, Township of Nevada, ss. By virtue of an execution to me delivered issued from the Court of E. W. Smith Esq., an acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, bearing date March 24th 1859 to satisfy a judgment rendered by J. M. Clark, a Justice of the Peace, on the 2d day of October A. D. 1857, in favor of CULVER AND OTHERS, and against WILSON McVEY. for the sum of $234,12, debt, interest damages and costs ofsuit. Ihave takenin execution, and will sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property, to wit: A certain Ditch, used in conducting water from the ditch known by the name of the Dutch or Aurora Ditch to the mining claims known by the name of the Kaleseed mining claims, also, the ditch leading and conducting water to the Enterprise miving elaims, situated in Little York Township, county of Nevada, and State of California, viz: all the defendant’s interest and title thereto; Also the undivided one-fourth of a certain lot mining claims situated in said Little York Township, and bounded on one side by the said Kaleseed Mining claims. The same I will sell, at the Court House door, in Nevada City, in said county, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of April, A. D. 1859, between the hours of 9 o’clock, A, M. and 5 o’clock P. M. of said day. Taken as the property of Wilson McVey, to satisfy the above demands and accruing costs. Given uneer my hand, at Nevada City, this 28th day of March 1869, U. 8. GREGORY, Constable. 26-td Nevada Township. Notice is hereby Moy that the above Sale is postponed until FRIDAY, May 2ist, for want of bidders aad order of Plaintiff. U. §. GREGORY, Constable. Baxk Buastixe.—The North San Juan Press _ THEODORE MILLER, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR at LAW OFFICE—Commercial Street, in Kelsey's Building Nevada May Ist 1850.—31-t , DANCING SCHOOL !! MONS. T. GALAVOTTI, RE fully informs the Public of Nev. icials } that he will open his DANCING ‘ScHOnt Meri iote.shutz Hall, at the Junctien of Commercial celjuns Streets, Nevada, on Tuesday and Friday Evenings, = OF EACH WEEK. ae PRIVATE LESSONS, wil be ae gs r, Pine Street, in Kidd & Knos ens Nevada May Ist 1859,—31-tf DR. L. J. CZAPKAY’s Private Medical and Surgical Institute, Sacramento Street, below Montgome posite Pacific Mail Steamship + ora aay SAN FRANCISCO, ° Established in 1854, for the Permanent Cure of all Ch i and Private Diseases, and the Suppression of — Quackery, Attendant and Resident Physician be D., late in the Bungarian eiAitiecaeamars cae sician to the 20th Regiment of Honyeds ; Chiel Surgeon the Military Hospital of Pesth, Hungary, the late Leetu “ on Diseases of Women and Children, and Honorary en, ber of the Philadelphia College of Medicine, ‘ aa Office Houre—From 9 A.M. to 9 P, x, Communications strictly confidential, Permanent Cure guaranteed, or no pay. Consultations, by letter or otherwise, free, Address, L, J. CLAPKAY, ¥, p, San F; Tancisco, Cal, The following letter, which emphatically Speaks for it. self, was written by the Dean of the Faculty of the Phila. delphia College of Medicine, to the editors of the the Paci. fic Medical and Surgical Journal, San Francisco for publication: ‘ PHILADELPHIA, January 17th, 1859, To the Editors of the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal:—Gentlemen—My attention has been called tg an article in the December number of your journal, in regard to the ad eundem degree granted by the PhiladelphiaGo}. lege of Medicine to Dr. L. J. Caapyay. When the appli. cation for the degree was made to the Faculty, it was accompanied by affidavits and testimonials to the effeet that Dr. Czapkay was a regular graduate M. D., of the University of Pesth, had served as Surgeon in the Hunga. rian Army, and was a regular Practitioner of Medicine, On the strength of these the degree was granted, Thead eundem degree, as its vame implies, is conferred on gradu. ates only, and gives us new privileges, Had there been the slightest irregularity, the application would have been refused. By inserting this in your journal, you will do an act of justice to the College, and confer a fayver on Yours, very respectfully H. Rasp, _ Dean of the Faculty of the Philadelphia College of Medicine, Dr. L. J. Crapkay’s Medical and Surgical Institute is on Sacramento street, below Montgomery, opposite l'acitie Mail Steamship Company's Office, San Francisco, Califernia. The Doctor offers free consultation, and asks no remuneration unless he effects a cure. CERTIFICATE.—I, the undersigned, Governor of Hun. gury, do testify hereby, that Dr. L. J. Czapkay has served during the contest for Hungarian liberty, as Chief Surgeon in the Hungarian Army, with faithful perseverance, whereof I have given him this certificate, and do recommend him to the sympathy, attention and protection of all thuse who are capable of appreciating putrietic self-sacrifice, and KOSSUTH LAJOS, Governor of Hungary. Washington City, January 6th, 1852. S1-«f undeserved misfortune. Pacific Mail Steamship Company’s Line, FOR PANAMA Connecting vie PANAMA RAILROAD, With the Steamers ofthe U. S. Muil Steamship Company, at Aspinwall. FOR NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS DIRECT. Departure from Fulsom Street Wharf THE MAGNIFICENT STEAMSHIP, j ng GOLDEN GATE, Will leave Fulsom street Wharf for Panama, wth U, 8 Mails, Passengers, and Treasure. Thursday, May 5th, at 9 o'clock a.m., Punmctually. Ray Passengers by the P. M. 8, Co’s Line are landed on their arrivals at Panama upon the wharf at the railroad terminus, by the Company’s steam ferry bont, ated proceed immediately by Railroad Acressthe Isthmus, To Aspinwall, where the steamers of the U. 8, Mail 5. 8. Co. are always im readiness to convey them to New Yerk or New Orleans. Passengers for New Orleans proceed by direct stermer from Aspinwall. Through tickets are furnished, ineluding the transit of the Isthmus. Passengers are notified that all tickets for the steamers of the U. S. Mail S. 8. Co. must be presented te their agent at Aspinwall for registry and exchange, as they wild met otherwise be available. gay Treasure for shipment will be received on board the steamer until 12 o’clock midnight, May 4th. No merchandise or freight will be received on board after 3 P. M. onthe 4th, anda written order must be procured atthe Company’s office for its shipment. For Freight or passage apply to FORBES & BABCOCK, Agents, Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdortf sts, A choice of berths on the Atlantic steamers is secured by the early purchase of tickets in San Francisco. LIST OF LETTERS. Remaining in the Post Office at Nevada City, Cal., May Ist, 1859. Published officially in the NEVADA DEMOCRAT, having the largest circulation in the County. LADIES’ LIST. Hiscox Mrs Mervil Casey Miss Elizabeth Warner Mrs George GENTLEMEN’S LIST. Alley George H Golding James O'Neal Thomas Anderson ChristianGrier John Parker John R Applebee WS Griffith John G Palmer William A Artman David Green Hiram Parker Henry Babet Valorous Griffiths William Banahom P Grigger Wm B Bates Joseph 1. Greene Matt A Phillips Thomas Phillips J Wallace Plunkett Mathew Batchelder Nath’] Hall John Pincoos J Baxter Wm Hamblett Jonas Powell John W Bell Wm 8 Hansen Peter N Pollard Charles J Bell George T Harris Lewis A Queen Henry Blane Maurice Harper Jesse Ragbain Augustus Bent Charles Henderson Niel Ramslatter Geo Bonham Benj H Hickman Michael Rathbun Hiram-2 Boies G W Hiscox Otis Rendall LS Bowers David Holley H F Riley FE F—2 Brash Robert Hoel John Roberts W A—2 Brainard F E-2 Hughes John Rosevear Jonathan Brall A B Brooks Henry W Brown James Brumfield Richard Judge James Buck Howard Jones G AL Burleigh J A Jones Berry Humphrey WalluceRouse Benjamin James William Rust James A Jackson Lyman-3 Schell Herman J Scheonfelder Frank Sinclair James Sickles John § Bunnell Virgil Johnson Charles Smith James A Bushet Francis Johnson Frederick Smith Henry Cainnele Wm C Jones Wm M Smith Thos H Campell Murdot Johns John Stapp James Carson Johnson JohnathanStapf (hristian Kirkland David — Strasser Paul Kiger George W Stoddard Joel Campbell James Canada Joseph Carter Dennis D Cavanaugh Joseph Kramer Jacob—3 Stoner Phil Carpenter AureliusILemmon Daniel Story Alonzo Chandler D C Leluff Peter D Stow J Chambers Alex. C Lyons James P Studer Wm Cinkard Luther =MeCurnin James Stull Homer H Coffelt James McCarthy John Stull PL Cook Wm C MoHenry George Stroser Adam Cowen Thomas McRogers G Taylor Jno or s an Coslet John McKirachan Wm Taylor Exeel’t M Cumow Benj Malimann Anton Tebey Mil Curtiss Pen Mansfield Linus —Trailor Wm jel Daniels S—2 Mahoney Thomas Trevithick Dante’ Maberry David _‘Treat Joseph Damron Dunmors ' Wm G ttle Wm Marshall Randolph Tu TS Davis AG DeYoung E Merrill Sam Tw Dirk Jacob Mead Andrew Turner A Dickerson B F Mehegan Jeremiah Warohn F 2 Dillon Thomas Mitchel AJ Watkins JamesDuane John Monsir Lenard — Weast John 4 Doty David Monroe W A Whitaker cD , Duval W H Montgomery John Williams Danie Dunlap J W Moore Abner Williams Wm Puanbar Thomas H Morse Geo W Wilson F M Murphy Jacob Wilson James I. Murphy J Steven’n Winnale Frederick Newsom Alfred © Woodberry Peter-+ Woods peak Young Walter Ww Farley John A Fisher George H Forester Thomas Garvey Jeremiah Neal Spencer Gares Carl Newhouse John Goodman Geo E O’Brien James Persons calling for any of theabove letters will please say ADVERTISED,” JOHN T, CRENSHAW, Post Master