October 27, 1858 (4 pages)

a a 1 a ay : ia b Geo. I. Lammon, is our authorized it for this city. se willdeliver the Democrat to au’ bers, and is au to receive subscriptions, advertisements, &c., and collect and receipt for the same. Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco. He is authorised to receive ad’ ts, and collect and receipt for the same. Geo. H is our authorised Agent for Sacramento, to recelve advertisements and colleet for the game. NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27, 1858. County AssessmeNT.—The G. V. National ebarges the County Assessor with partiality in the discharge of his duty, in assessing Mr. J. B. Underweod’s property at a higher rate than given in by him. It would seem from the statement in the National that Mr. Underwood did not make oath to the value of his property, and in such cases the law authorizes the Assessor to make bis own valuation. It is not charged that the property is assessed higher than its real val~ we, and the only fault that can be found with Mr. Brennan is that he neglected to make a formal demand for an affidavit from Mr. Underwood of the value which he placed on his own property. This may have been an error on the _ part of the Assessor, but it isnot a very heinous ‘+ Offense, as the assessment roll was subsequently examined and fixed by the Board of Equalization. The National thinks it is outrageous to have a man’s assessment made out one way, and when he enters the Sheriff’s office to find himself provided with but half enough money to pay his taxes. Cases of this kind may be iaconvenient to the parties themselves, but it is an inconvenience to which every tax payer is subject, since the Board of equalization have the right to raise the assessment, and no one ean know what his taxes are unless he examines the records of the Board. Many cases have occurred this year, in which the Assessor has added the value of mortgages and other property ’* to the list, which he found subsequent to seeing the parties, had not been given in by the owners. We have always supposed it to be the duty of the Assessor to look up such property and tax it to the proper owners, but it certainly can make little difference whether this work is done by him or by the board of Equalization, as the assessment is revised by the latter. Our attention has recently been ealled te some acts of the late Board of Equalization, which would indicate that that body had more regaid for the interests of certain individuals than that of the public. The property of the Bureka Lake Co. and of the Miner’s Ditch Co. were given in to the Assessor at $100,000 each. The valuation was sworn to, and the proprie' tors were satisfied withthe amount. The Board, however, on the suggestion of the President, and without being asked to do 20 by the owners, reduced the property of the Ditch Co. $20,000, and of the Lake Co. $15,000, Itia but justice to Mr. Wall to state that he opposed this reduction, and contended that the Board had no right to reduce the value of the assessment, except in cases where the owners asked for the reduction; he was overruled, however, by the other two members. Tux Comer.—This erratic messenger of the heavens is now barely visible to the naked eye, in the south-west, and in a few days will entirely disappear. Fron: calculations made at the observatories in the East, it is rendered certain that this is not the comet of Charles the Fifth, which astronamers have for some time been looking for. The elements of thie comet correspond with those of the first comet of 1827. and with those of 1764, its period of revolution being « little over thirty-one years. The period of sixty-three years, between 1764 and 1827, will embrace two returns to its perihelion. If this is the comet of 1827, its noxt return may be expected in 1889 or 1890. Running back two periods from 1764 to 1702, we find the recorded appearance of a comet visible to the naked eye. We also find one recorded in 1672, one period back of 1702. Trxasurer’s Percentage.—lIt is currently reported that the late Board of Supervisors were in the habit of allowing the County Treasurer five per cent.on the amount of public funds which passed through his hands, while the law only allows three per cent. We can searcely believe that the late Board would palpably disregard a plain provision of the’statute, and at the same time sacrifice the interests of the coun. ty, for the purpose of putting money into tho pockets of an official pet. We merely menti the matter for the purpose of eliciting information on the subject. If the late Board have been derilict in their duty it is well that the public should be placed in possession of the facts, 20 that they will be better prepared to guard against imposition in future. Tae Centrst Mar Rovre.—We learn from the Sacramento Union, that petitions to Congress are being circulated and numerously signed in El Dorado county, asking for the eetablishment of a tri-weekly mail over the eentral route, and a reduction of the schedule time te twenty or twenty-five days. Of course it is not the design to interfere in any manner with the mail already established over the southern route. The people of California should exert themselves to have as many overland mail lines to this State established as possible; the more, the better; and even after experience ehall have demonstrated the most practicable route, we are satisfied that the others will beeome too useful and popular with the public for Congress to think of discontinuing them. Ram.—A regular winter rain storm set in about 11 o’clock last Wednesday night, which continued with little intermission for two days. More or less rain fell on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but on Monday morning the sky was clear, and the weather has since been delightfal. The rain has had the effect to raise the streams considerably, and in many places the miners have ceased their work in the river beds. Not enough rain has fallen to make any material difference in the amount of water in the ditches. Nor So.—The Journal must be mistaken in stating that the former backers of Soda Bill have challenged Forbes for another race. It is possible another race has been made up, but if such is the case, the principal backers ef Soda Bi}) in the late race are not interested in this one, Excnancrs.—We are under ne to the Alta Express for the punctual delivery of San Francisco papers for the past week. Publie School Celebration. made by the County Superintendent, the pupils and teachers of the several public schools of the county, assembled at Nevada last Wednesday. The schools represented on the occasion, were those of Cherokee, San Juan, Rough & Ready, Grass Valley and Nevada, and about one hundred children took part in the exercises. The San Juan and Nevada Brass Bands, tegether with the Nevada Riffes, assisted at the celebration, and escorted the little folks through the principal streets. The examination took place at Temperance Hall, and we are informed that the seholars exhibited a creditable proficieney in their various branches of study. In the reading exercises, Misses Lizzie Burns of Cherokee, and Nelly Pooler of Nevada, excelled. The examination closed with spelling, in which all the scholars were arranged in a row, and those who failed to spell a word correctly, took their seats. The Nevada scholars were first seated, and were soon followed by Grass Valley. The San Juaners contested some time for the palm, but were at length eempelled to yield, leaving only two scholars on the floor—Miss Burns, of Cherokee, and Master Flint, of Rough & Ready. After a short contest between these two, the exerclses were closed, before either of them were seated, The examination over, the children were escorted te the residence of Dr. Overton, where a collation had been prepared for them, snd at part five o’clock a substantial dinner was served up at the same place, to such of the pupils as resided at a distance from town. The exhibition in the evening went off in good style, and the scholars acquitted themselves well. The Theater was crowded, and many were compelled to leave, being unable to gain admission. The recitations of Lizzie Burns and Nelly Pooler, and the songs of Kate Overton, were much admired, and elicited universal commendation. The dialogues, by the Rougk & Ready school, were spoken in good taste, and the declamation of Master Hughes, of Graas Valley, though very much over acted, brought down the house. The celebration elosed with» ball at the Court House, whieh was very pleasant affair. A large number were present, among whom were all the children who desired to participate, and the dancing was kept up until 4 o’clock in the morning. We learn that a sufficient number ef tickets were sold for the ball to pay the expenses, while the receipts of the exhibition were a little more than enough to defray the other expenses of the celebration. Mint Matrers.—The Superintendent of the Branch Mint at San Francisco, has transmitted to the Treasury Department a statement of its operations for the year ending Sept. 30th, 1858, The amount of bullion deposited during the year was as follows : Se BU $34,667,815 98 Bliver Balled. 5.6.0.0 569,141 68 OURO Ve hticaest .6 hae $35,236,957 66 The wastage on the gold delivered to the Melter and Refiner was only $309 89, while the amount allowed by law would have been $69,335 63. Of the silver delivered to the Refiuer, that officer returned an excess of $3,312 23, while the wastage allowed on the amount would be $1,138 28. The total coinage is given as follows : Gold Coined.. ATEN $33,848,114 43 Silver Coined... 442,215 O01 (Ee sank slow $34,290,329 44 Cuurcu Marrers.—The Conference of the Methodist Church, South, reeently io session at Stvckton, adjourned on Tuesday, Oct 19th, to meet at San Francisco on the second Tuesday of October, 1859. The proceedings were characterised by a degree ef earnestness and zeal that was highly encouraging to the Church. The statistics show that the entire number of communicants, aside from the members of the clergy, is 2,660. The increase of members, during the past twelve months, is1,500. The nett increase is 1,050, many members having left the State or died. The number of conversions during the past year was 1,340. The Conference concurred, by a vote of 25 tol, with the United States General Conference, in ignoring the question of slavery from church discipline, five members being absent. The first Friday in January was appointed for s day of fasting and prayer. Goup Discoveries on Taw Gita Rrvex.—By recent arrivals from the seuthern ceast, we have intelligence that ‘the people in the neighborhood of Fort Yuma were in a state of excitement in consequence of reported gold discoveries on the Gila river. The placers, so far as discoveries have been made, sre somewhat limited—not more than sufficient to aceommodate one or two hundred miners. At present there are not more than fifty miners at workin the diggings. There is a great searcity of water in that region, the Colorade and Glia affording all. The diggings are situated from a quarter to halfa mile from the river, and at present the dirt has to be packed to the water for washing. The gold is coarse, some specimens weighing from three to four dollars, The discovery of a rich quartz lead, about sixty miles above Fort Yuma, is also reported. AtLantic Pargrs.—We are indebted to J. E. Hamlin of Broad Street Book Store, and to Geo. Welch of the Pioneer Book Store, for a supply of late Eastern papers received by the mail steamer. The most important news had been anticipated by the overland mails, but the papers were of none the less interest. At the book stores of these gentlemen, can always be found the leading Eastern papers and standard magazines, — R. D. Furauson hag been nominated by the anti-Lecompton Democratic Central Committee of Sacramento, to fill the vacancy in the Senate, occasioned by the death of Hon. W. I. Ferguson. The election takes place on the 6th prox. ime. To ps Hanoep.—Henry Mewse, alias Charles Dowse, convicted last week at San Francisco, of the murder of Peter Becker, was sentenced on Friday last, te be hanged on the 10th of De cember. Our thanks to Jno. Pattison, of Langton’s Express, for Downieville papers of Saturday. . Douglas in the South. jy to arrangements whieh had been. The Demoeratic papers of the South, with =. 7 the Teachers and few unimportant exeeptions, are coming up manfully to the support of Senator Douglag, in his present contest in Illinois, and are londly protesting against the course pursued by the administration, and their organ, the Washington Union. Meetings have also been held in various places in the South, by the Demgeracy, and resolutions adopted expreseive of their confidence in the sound Democratic principles of the statesman of the West. On the 10th of September. a delegation of five hundrad Demoorats of Missouri, attended s Democratic meeting at Belville, Illinois, to listen to a speech from Senator Douglas. It was ata time when the State Agrioultural Fair was being held at St. Louis, and it would perhaps have been impossible, upon any other occasion, to have induced five hundred men to leave the numerous attractions afforded in the city. On their return to St. J.ouis, after having listened to the distinguished Senator, they held a meeting, and unanimously adopted the following resolutions : Resolved, That we, National Demecrata of Missouri, whilst disclaiming any desire to interfere in any manner whatever in the local politica of our sister State, at the same time assure the Democracy of Illinois that the have our hearty sympathy and best wishes in their con tevt against Freesoilism, Republicanism, Abolitionism, and all other discordant elements and isms united in opposition to the National Democratic party. That it is the policy of the Democratic party, in view of the many factions which will be united against ‘us, no longer to discuss dead issues, based n ee mere polfey, but to unite cordially, laboring in soli ee § together, in defence of the time-honored principles of our Resolved, That in Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, we have always founda staunch, unwavering friend, and fearless advocate of Democratic principles; and that upon his success in the present contest in Illinois depends, in a great measure the triumph of the’ National mocratic party in 1860. The meeting adjourned with nine cheers for Douglas. A Democratic mass meeting was held recently at Bridge Place, Tennessee, called for the purpose of taking into eensideration the present condition of the party. The meeting was a large one, and the following resolutions were adopted, with scarcely a dissenting voice : Resolved, That we eschew all the new fangled doctrines and isms of the day, and still cling to our old landmarks, and adopt this, our ancient creed : Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever sect or persuasion, religious or political ; Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all na. tions: entangling alliances with none ; The right of the States and Territories to administer their own domestic affairs ; A strict construction of the Federal Constitution, and an undeviating adherence by Congress to delegated powers. Resolved, That we consider Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, to be the expounder, the embodiment, and the fearless defender of the above principles, and would recommend him to the next National Democratic Convention as a candidate for President in 1860, and James L. Orr, of South Carolina, for Vice President. Were it necessary, we could give extracts from s number of Southern Democratic exchanges, showing conclusively that the sentiment expressed in the above resolutions are concurred in by the Democracy of the South generally. However much they may bave “differed with Douglas in his course last winter on the Kansas question, they have no sympathy with the bitter, revengeful policy which the administration is pursuing against him now. It is well known that the Lecompton candidates in Illinois are mere puppets, put up by the agents of the administration, and that one word from headquarters would cause them to withdraw. They are not put up with any hope of success, but Public Schools ef the County of Nevada. Nevada County :— It is with feelings of pride and pleasure, that the undersigned announces to you, that yeu have obtained in the fullest manner, the great object of the examination and exhibition. You have elicited in your favor, the entire approbation of the public; I might almost eay, you have gained their love and affection ; you certainly possess their highest regard and esteem. You have shown that you have not been idle and inattentive, but have applied yourse)ves industriously and perseveringly to your studies, during the past echool year, and you have proved that the public schools deserve the fostering care of the public, and should be considered second in importance to no institution in the eountry. I might here close my address, but as one important object of the annual examination and exbibition, wasto induce in the teachers and pupils, a worthy and generous emulation, I proceed, with all eandor and fairness, and, I hope with truth and justice, to award to the schools their relative degrees of standing and merit, The ease with which they stood their examinY . ation, the elegance and grace with which they delivered their pieces at the exhibition, place the Rough & Ready School No. 1, as the first in the county. Such distinction is no light honor to the pupils of Rough & Ready, and their good and experienced teacher, Mr. A. Dobson; aud it should always be to them the highest incentive to industry and perseverance. The Schools of Cherokee and North San Juan, come next ; I must here pauee and reflect, before I can award precedence, as their worth and merit approach each other so nearly. The clear and distinct enunciation, the critical and perfect pronunciation of the pupils of San Juan, prove their teacher, Miss Barlow, one of high attainments, and great excellence. Yet the pupils of Cherokee were not surpassed in the examination, and scarcely excelled in the exhibition. I therefore, with all justice, award the second place of merit to the Cherokee Sehool, and their amiable and accomplished teacher, Mrs. Spoor. The Grass Valley School did net fully enter into competition, but when we reflect that the pupils were quite young, and that they were brought in competition with older pupils, their performances merit high commendation, and prove the industry, zeal and patience of their teachers, Mr. Nye and Mrs. Brock. Though the Nevada School may not claim victory in the examinatien and exhibition, in the latter, however, they certainly equalled the other schools, if in some instances, they may not have surpassed. Their performances in the exhibition, reflect credit on their teachers, Mr. Loekwood and Mrs. Colburn. In conclusion, permit your Superintendent to congratulate yeu on your success, And hoping your visit was pleasant, as well as profitable; if it was not, you will have the goodness to attribute it to the bustle and confusion incident to so novel an occasion, and not to neglect or disregard of your wants ; for be assured, the undersigned helds no cause more henorable, merely with the view of defeating the party in that State, when the result of such defeat must be the election of an ultra Republican to the U.S. Senate. When the administration finds that its warfare against Douglas is condemned by the Democracy of the whole country, it is barely possible that the word may be spoken, and the opposition cease. Fire anv Loss or Lire.—A fire broke out on . Merchant strect, San Francisco, on I'riday afternoon, which destroyed property of the value $6,000 or $8,000. The fire was soon subdued, . but a man named David C. Harris, was suffocated in the flames, It seems that Harris had been drinking during the day, but had taken the advice of some friends, and retired to his room, which was in one of the buildings burned. In attempting to escape from his room a) sheet of flame passed near him, and he fell. He was immediately seized by the firemen, but the inhalation of fire had suffocated him. His face and hands were burned toa cinder. Mre Harris has resided at San Franciseo since 1849. He was once a prominent citizen of Baltimore having twice been a candidate for Mayor, His brother, Mr. J. M. Harris, is now a Representative in Congress from Maryland. He was about 45 years of age. Frou Frazern.—The steamer Cortez arrived at the Bay last Saturday afternoon, from Victoria, having on board 450 diegusted Fraserites. Her dates from Victoria are to Oct. 19th. It is stated that the steamer Enterprise had come and no duty more pleasant, than that of promoting your comfort, welfare and interest. Sincerely Yours, C. T. Overton, Co. Sup’t. Nevada, Oct. 25th, 1858, WE leara from the San Juan Press, that two brothers named Shay, while running a tunnel in the MeKeeby claims, were severely injured on Wednesday last, by the falling of a mass of earth upon them. Fortunately, neither of the men had any bones broken. Tus Cray Monument.---Work upon the monument to Henry Clay, at Lexington, Ky., has been suspended, says the Lowsville Journal, in consequence of a want of funds, The uncollected subscriptions amount to the sum of $10, 000. SurrLy axp Demanp.—An Eastern paper says that there is a perfect mania to possess picces of the Atlantic cable. Everybody has or wants a portion of it, and the supply seems to increase with the demand. Nepraska Exxcrion.—The official returns of the late election for members of the Legislature of Nebraska Territory, show a Republican majority of ten on joint ballot. Sixautan.—At the trial, on Friday last, in San Francisco, of August Simon, charged with stealing a lottery ticket, two singular incidents occurred. Hooper, one of the jurors, says the Herald, a short time after the Court met became suddenly ill, and fell from hisehair. By consent the case proceeded before eleven judown Fraser river with nine hundred ounces of . Tors, Hooper having been excused. A little lagold dust. The news from the mines are represented as somewhat cheering, but the most of the miners were anxious to get back to California, The weather had become extremely cold all along Fraser river. Itis estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 Californians are still remaining in New Columbia, nine-tenths of whom would leave if they had the money to pay their passage te San Francisco. Rain oN THE MoKELUME.—The Mokelumne river rose so suddenly, in consequence of the late heavy rains, that flumes, sluice-boxes, and miners’ implements generally, were earricd away with the current. Considerable damage was sustained by the miners on the river, Homicipg at Ratt. esNake Bar.—A fatal affray occured at Rattlesnake Bar, Placer eounty, Oct. 18th. A ,man pamed John Redman was shot dead by Dennis McCarty. The former was the aggressor. McCarty surrendered himself, and on examination before a Justice was discharged. Acquirrep.—Dr. L. G. Lyon, recently on trial at Jackeon, Amador county, for the murder of his wife, was acquitted by the jury on Thuraday last. S. F. Tawes.—Messrs, Towne & Baean have purchased the San Francisco Times, and the paper will hereafter be published under their supervision and control, , Forwarning anp Commisston.—We direct the attention of business men to the advertisement of W. T, Ellis, forwarding and commission mer. San ehant of Marysville, Len’s Nartonat, Orrcus will give » performances at Nevada, for the last time this seasen, ou Friday evening, Oct,-29th, ° ter, while Judge Freelon was, in eloquent terms, portraying the elevated characteristics of the Jewish people, and incidentally mentioned that the accu ry of have committed a meral wrong, but that he was not legally guilty, the rson referred to, either overpowered by his eelings or the victim of an epileptic attack, dropped trom his seat, senseless. This scene, following s0 closely on the steps of the forenoon affair, was too much for the Court, which, probably fearing a repetition of the same ma ady in other quarters, took a recess until 2 o’olock. It was understood that both persons soon recovered—the defendant appeared beside his counsel a the afternoon and until the jury pronounced him not guilty. DistrEssina AccIpEXT.—The Yankee Jim’s Courier of the 21st, sayson Monday morning last, about ten o’clock, while Mr. A. F. Blood, one ef the proprietors of the Pioneer Saw Mill, was assisting in rolling logs to the mill, he attempted to stop a log by placing a stick in front of it, when the log rolled over the stick, catehing Mr. Blood between another log and crushing him horribly. By this accident Mr. B. loses entirely the use of one arm, besides having his lower extremities paralyzed. Medieal assistance was procured as early as possible, and every thing done to render him assistance. He is atill in a very oritieal condition. Drserrep.—A gentleman just daw 0 New Caledonia, assures us that Whalers _ tained but twenty-five white residents at the time of his leaving. He also says that a report was ourrent at Victoria that two of the leading Indian chiefs in the vicinity of Whatoom, had decided upon having a fight to see which of them should become possessed of a briek buildme Nan had been ereeted at that eity of mag: niflceat prospects.— Sonoma Journal. scicetnprensoniinimtneeetni aes SurrosEp Svicipr.--Mr. Rbenezer Thayer, a fifty-five years, was found dead in his in Francispo, on Sunday, Two vials were on the table, one filled with Jaudaum, and the other, having contained laudaum, empty, Corrzz.—The bark Emilie arrived at San Francisco on Sunda from Ri with 650,000 pounde of . ve o de Taneire, Pupils of the Public Schools of . _T Arrival of the Overland Mail. eoverland mail, which left St. Louis Sept. 27th, arrived at San Francisco last Saturday evening. The trip was made in twenty-five days and twenty-two hours, being nearly a day over schedule time. The delay was occasioned by the bad roade the other side of the El Paso. . One of the mail stations bad been broken up. by the Camanche Indians, and the agent bad called on the government for an escor: to pro. tect the mail. The news is not important. No satisfactory intelligence is received in regard to the condition of the Atlantic Cable. . De Santy, the electrician at Trinity Bay, re. ports that a few signals had been received from the other end of the Cable, on the 23d of Sept., . but it was not possible to senda commu. nication through. The general impression is . that the cable has been injured near the Euro. pean shore, and that the injury would shortly . be repaired. . The steamship Arabia, which arrived at Halifax Sept. 24th, fellin on the 15th with an iron . steamer on fire. Not« person was discovered near the steamer, nor could its name be ascer-. tained. It was supposed that she had becn . burning two days. It is conjectured that the . burning vessel was either the steamship Ariel, which sailed from New York Sept. 8th, or the Austria which sailed from Bremen for New York Sept. 4th, The former had on board one hundred and eighty-five passengers, and $187,. H. C. LEE, nd e os New National Cirously Manager. H}8 IMMENSE ESTABLISHMENT W ; Ft the last time this scason. in Seve EXHIBITFOR Friday Evening, Cctober 29th On which uceasion a chaste and Fis will be given. “gant Entertainment Admission, +o «. Sie hen commence at 7 ts Doors open at 7—performance to o'clock, P. M. F. H. HARMON, agent, —— rt Forwarding and Commission WAREHOUSE, FIRE-PROOF BRICK BUILDING, Lower Flaza, Marysville, GOODS HECEIVED, STORED, AND FORWARDED Tp qu PARTS OF THE MINES. a—%All Kinds of CALIFORNIA PRODtcE kept constantly on hand, 000 in specie, and the latter is supposed to have had over five hundred passengers. As the vessel was on the track of the numerous lines of steamers between the United States and Eu. rope, itis supposed that the passengers and crew had been saved, Great exeitement prevailed in the West in regard to the gold discoveries near Pike's ,Peak. . From the reports published it is evident that . goldin considerable quantities had been dis. covered in that region. Companies were start. ing every day for the new El Dorado. The yellow fever was still raging at New Orleans, Eighty deaths cccurred Sept. 22d, and seventy-six on the 23d, from this disease. . a . Exrraorpinary Errers or Ciimats.—We find the following in an Eastern exchange, purport. ing to be an extract from a California letter: . “A singular metamorphosis, followed by cu. rious results, showing the effects on some peo. ple, has occurred bere. About four years since . amano from the Eastern States came to this . country to engage in mining. He went up te. Tuolumne, and commenced laboring in a claim . on Wood's Creck. In a short time bis hair, . which was of a light brown or auburn color, be. gan to fall off, and soon there was not a solitary . hair on avy part of his body! Singular to relate, . the man’s general health was good during the time of his peeling. But, what is more remark. able, the general pbysieal appearance of the . man began to change rapidly. He was originally “long, lank, and lean,’’ but now be began . to assume Falstaffan proportions, Although a large boned person, when he came to this country he only weighed 160 Ibs, but in seven . months after his arrival at the mines his weight . was upwards of 300 Ibs. All things must have . anend, and so did our hero’s increase in size . come toa stop. Then it was that bair began [ae . deceased at the time of his death, in and to . situated in the village of North Bloomfield . ina LIVERY STABLE, andthe Lot on whic W. T. ELLIS, rere SEED WHEAT, FOR SALE BY ee ieee le T. ELLIS, Administrator's Sale. “ \{TATE OF CALIFORNIA, Cou va: S da. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the ae PORTER HUNGERFORD, Deceased, near Notice is hereby given that in pur: the Probate Court of said County, mae iene < October A. D. 1858, the undersighed Administra to; wan estate Porter Hungerford deceased will sell at public eon tion to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY the sth dey ee November, between the hours of 10 o’clock A M oe o'clock P, M., All the right, title and interest of this aad the pro; ¢ c It being the undivided one’half Intesn 1 stands. TERMS, CASH. WM. TAYLOR, Adm — 4td of the Estate of Porter Hungerford dec’ ee XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—In the the Estate of J. O, SNELL, deceased, oeeren On reading and filing the petition of WM. E, ‘SON Executor of the last Will and testament of J, Papa ceased, setting forth that he has filed his statement of ae. count of administration upon said estate in this Court and that the same has been duly audited allowed and confirm ¢d, and that all debts and expenses of administration have been fully paid, and that a portion of said estate temalian to be divided among the devisees, praying among other things, for an order of distributicn ofthe residue of said estate, among the said devisees, in pursuance of said will, It is ordered that all persons interested in the estate of the said J. 0. Snell deceased be and appear before the [re bate Court of the County of Nevada, at the Court room of said Court on MONDAY the 22d day of November, A, D. 1858, at 10 o’clock A. M. of said day, then and there te show cause why an order of distribution should not be made of the residue of said estate among the heirs and devisees of the said J, O, Snell deceased in pursuance of the yrovisions of said will, ‘ It is further ordered that a copy of the foregoing order be published for four successive weeks before the said 22d State aforesaid. . day of November, in the Nevada Democrat, a ne wepaper printed and published in said County. By order of the Probate Court, T. H. CASWELL, Probate Judge. Attert RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk, By J. 8. Lamwurrr, Deputy. Z 4-4w ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, Township of Nevada, ss, Ry virto grow. But now, strange to say, his hirsute . pr shart boc to me pine sean ni oy vr bo Court 3 ; » : . 4 orvonn Anderson keq., an acting Justice of the lea i appendages, instead of being auburn color » AFC! and for the county aforesaid, toads date Oct, 25th ‘A’ D. coal black. Instead of sandy whiskers be has . 1858, to satisfy a judgment rendered by said Court on the whiskers as black as jet. think that the individual, after undergoing all . these transformations, had grown out of the recolleetion of bis friends, this singular transformation on leaving his home left behind an affectionate wife. After residing . here about three years, be sent for her, and she . came to meet her long absent lord. When the . steamer arrived, a very large man with black hair and whiskers met her and claimed her as his wife. She repudiated, would not hear him, . for she had heard of the wickedness of this coun. try, and she was cautious. She endeavored for two months to find the husband who had Jeft her, then gave him up for dead, and returned . to her old home sorrowful and broken-hearted. . The metamorphosed husband is still here, and One would naturally . 19th day of April A. DP. 1858, in favor of MATTHEW FARNER, and against A. S. SWEARINGER, GEO, BOSWELL, and JOS, KAILER, for the sum of $103,95 debt, interst, damages and costs of suit: I have taken in execution and Now the hero of . will sell to the highest bidder fur cash, the following described property to wit: A certain Quartz Mining Claim, and the fixtures thereto belonging, called the Big Deer ereek Quartz Mining Company, the same having been heretofore attached by me, for this debs, and costs, being situated near Gallas Flat on the read leading from Nevada te Red Dog, which I will sell in front of the Court House . door in the city of Nevada, on SATURDAY the 20th day ef November A. 1D. 1858, between the hours of 9:o’elock ALM. and 5 o'clock P. M., of said day. Taken as the property of A. S. Swearinger, Geo, Boswell and Joseph Kailer, to satisfy the aboye demands and aeeruing costs, Nevada, Oct. 26th 1858.—4 3t U. &. GREGORY, Constable. ISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERSHIP.= The Co-Partnership heretofore existing between J. D. bitterly does he curse the change in his fortunes . COOPER and C. P. FLAUGHER, at Blue Tent, under the which so altered his peronal appearance that even his own wife cannot recoguize him. present there is not the least prospect of losiug his superabundant flesh or his hair again changing color,” Last INTERVIEW BETWEEN Benton anp Bu— CHANAN.—Mrs. Jacobs, a daughter of the late Col. Benton, gives the following account of her father’s interview (a short time before his death) with President Buchanan : He took the President’s hand in his, and said, in clear tones: “Buchanan, we are friends ; we have differed on many points, as you well know, . but I have always trusted in your integrity of . purpose. I supported you in preference to Fremont, because he beaded a sectional party, whose success would have been the signal for disunion. be would honestly endeavor to do right. I ave that faith in you now, but you must look to a Higher Power to support and guide you. We will soon meet in another world; I am go. . ing now—you will soon follew. My peace with God is made; my earthly affairs arranged; but . I could not go without seeing you, and thankiug you for your interest in my child.” Much more was said that is too sacred to repeat. Colonel Benton was much exhausted, and Mr. Buchanan frequently urged him to spare himself. Mr. Buchanan remarked to members of the family that nothing had ever given him greater pleasure. When Mrs. Jacobs returned to her . 4-4w* . 1858. name and style of Cooper & Co., is this day dissolved by At {mutual consent. J, D. Cooper will pay the debts of the concern, and is authorized to collect and receipt for all . notes and accounts due the said tirm and will continue the business at the old stand Blne Tent, Nevada Co. Oct. 14th 1858, J.P. COOPER, C.V. FLAUGHER, OUND—A Promisory note for twenty-twe dollars and fifty cents, dated Sept. 25th 1858! in faver of J. H. MeCROREY, and drawn by ALHHEUS HAMBLEN, way picked up in the street a few days ago. The owner can have the same by calling at this office and paying for this advertisement. Nevada, Oct. 25th 1858, Admiinistrator’s Sale. YTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Nevada, ss. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the estate of W. W. WRIGHT, deceased. By virtue ofan order made by the Probate Court upon the 28th day of Sept. A. D. Notice is hereby given that on SATURDAY, the 23d day of Oct. between the hours of 10 o'clock a. .™. and I have known you long, and I knew . 4 o'clock r. ™. of said day I will expose for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises, the property known as the Oak Tree Ranch, situated in the township of Bridgeport, county of Nevada, on the road leading from Nevada city to San Juan. Also, on MONDAY the 25th day of October A. D. 1858, . between the hours of 10 o’elock A. M. and 4 o'clock P. M. of said day, I will expose for sale to the highest bidder, om . the premises the property known as the property of WW. Wright, deceased, situated in Red Dog, Little York township. The whole constituting the real property of the estate of W. W. Wright deceased. : Teams, Casn. R. B. CLEMENTS, Adm’. Nevada, Sept. 28th 1858.—42-td Postponed. The above Sale is Postponed until SATURDAY, the 30th day of October 1858. Sale to take place in front of the father’s reom, he called her to him and said: . “My child, you are a witness of what has passed this evening ; think of it, and remember it. Iam glad Buchanan came; all is peace with me, and I can rest.’’ Forure or tag Paciric Coast.—An eastern paper says: ‘We have before us a letter from one of the great political minds of Europe, in which the writer speaks of the Pacific as the Mediterranean of the future. The iden isa gigantic one, and one well adapted te the allgrasping —— of the American mind. Time was when a small inland sea sufficed for the commerce of the civilized world. Then came the Atlantic. Now, the vast Pacifie alone will content us, and the Paradise of wealth and the golden age of commerce, which the past presiated in placing in the East, is rolled aver ta the West. We of the year 1858 shall live to see civilization and enterprise complete the circle of the world, and the great electric cirauit establ.ahed—That Vital endless chain of progressive action, on which the progress of the world depends,” Fresno County Sratistics.—This county, hy the assessment of the present year, seems to he increasing rapidly in wealth. as well as aqnsidrably in population. The amount of assessment for 1858 is $580,000, which is $200,000 more than that of last year. Tax $1 90 per $100, heing y decrease of 10 cents from that of last ear, Foreign miners’ licence collected for the last year, over ——. Poll tax $3. County indebtedness about $6,000. This was created principally by the erection of an excellent Jail. PRINTIOE’S Last.—The announeement of the marriage at Auburn, of Mr. Edward Straw to COURT HOUSE DOOR in the City of Nevada, between the hours above named. R. B. CLEMENTS, Adm'r. GREGORY & WICKES. (Successors to Gregory & Sparks.) DEALERS IN 3 GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Preserved Fruits, Mining Tools, &. Store on Cor. Main & Washington Sts. Wwe solicit the continued patronage of the friends of the old firm, and invite all to give thems ¢ ” They will constantly keep a WELL SELECTED STOCK every thing in their line, which will be sold FOR CASH, # the— ay LOWEST MARKET RATES. -@ Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE, at any reasonble distance from town, : Nevada April 6th 1858.—~27-tf ee —— LIKENESSES!! LIKENESSES!!! All Competition Distanced!! LIEBERT, Artiat from Paris, recently ‘barst « out in Nevada, informs his customers and the p®® lic generally, that he has opened his DAGUERREAN GALLERY, Al the Old Stand, on BROAD ST., One Door above iM : ‘New York Hotel. He is now prepared to take AMBROTY PES, Plain and Pearl, DAGUERREOTYPES, MELAINOTYPES, CHRISTALTYPES, i LEATHEROTYPES. STERRESCO apa. Also, Photographs, Plain or Colored to imitate Oi a ieee Desirous as he is to please his customers, eas before, Ambrotypes, with case for $1,00, Good Likenesses, made in the best style of the art. method of taking LIKENESSES, cannet be sur * : Good Likenesses Taken in Cloudy Weath?®: A Large and Beautiful assortment of of Cases constan on hand. Instructions given m every branch of theart very Reasonable Rates. Views of Mining Claims Taken, ag Call at the Gallery, where the most PERF EY Miss Eva Smiley, suggests the prebability that . PICTURES sl ny 0 “Dread street, one door above he tiekled her with a proposal, and that laughed 9 gonsent, propesal, qnq that she . ber the place. wememaademeis New York Hotel, Nevgde: i Nevada, Sept. 14th, 1858

a a 1 a ay : ia b Geo. I. Lammon, is our authorized it for this city. se willdeliver the Democrat to au’ bers, and is au to receive subscriptions, advertisements, &c., and collect and receipt for the same. Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco. He is authorised to receive ad’ ts, and collect and receipt for the same. Geo. H is our authorised Agent for Sacramento, to recelve advertisements and colleet for the game. NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 27, 1858. County AssessmeNT.—The G. V. National ebarges the County Assessor with partiality in the discharge of his duty, in assessing Mr. J. B. Underweod’s property at a higher rate than given in by him. It would seem from the statement in the National that Mr. Underwood did not make oath to the value of his property, and in such cases the law authorizes the Assessor to make bis own valuation. It is not charged that the property is assessed higher than its real val~ we, and the only fault that can be found with Mr. Brennan is that he neglected to make a formal demand for an affidavit from Mr. Underwood of the value which he placed on his own property. This may have been an error on the _ part of the Assessor, but it isnot a very heinous ‘+ Offense, as the assessment roll was subsequently examined and fixed by the Board of Equalization. The National thinks it is outrageous to have a man’s assessment made out one way, and when he enters the Sheriff’s office to find himself provided with but half enough money to pay his taxes. Cases of this kind may be iaconvenient to the parties themselves, but it is an inconvenience to which every tax payer is subject, since the Board of equalization have the right to raise the assessment, and no one ean know what his taxes are unless he examines the records of the Board. Many cases have occurred this year, in which the Assessor has added the value of mortgages and other property ’* to the list, which he found subsequent to seeing the parties, had not been given in by the owners. We have always supposed it to be the duty of the Assessor to look up such property and tax it to the proper owners, but it certainly can make little difference whether this work is done by him or by the board of Equalization, as the assessment is revised by the latter. Our attention has recently been ealled te some acts of the late Board of Equalization, which would indicate that that body had more regaid for the interests of certain individuals than that of the public. The property of the Bureka Lake Co. and of the Miner’s Ditch Co. were given in to the Assessor at $100,000 each. The valuation was sworn to, and the proprie' tors were satisfied withthe amount. The Board, however, on the suggestion of the President, and without being asked to do 20 by the owners, reduced the property of the Ditch Co. $20,000, and of the Lake Co. $15,000, Itia but justice to Mr. Wall to state that he opposed this reduction, and contended that the Board had no right to reduce the value of the assessment, except in cases where the owners asked for the reduction; he was overruled, however, by the other two members. Tux Comer.—This erratic messenger of the heavens is now barely visible to the naked eye, in the south-west, and in a few days will entirely disappear. Fron: calculations made at the observatories in the East, it is rendered certain that this is not the comet of Charles the Fifth, which astronamers have for some time been looking for. The elements of thie comet correspond with those of the first comet of 1827. and with those of 1764, its period of revolution being « little over thirty-one years. The period of sixty-three years, between 1764 and 1827, will embrace two returns to its perihelion. If this is the comet of 1827, its noxt return may be expected in 1889 or 1890. Running back two periods from 1764 to 1702, we find the recorded appearance of a comet visible to the naked eye. We also find one recorded in 1672, one period back of 1702. Trxasurer’s Percentage.—lIt is currently reported that the late Board of Supervisors were in the habit of allowing the County Treasurer five per cent.on the amount of public funds which passed through his hands, while the law only allows three per cent. We can searcely believe that the late Board would palpably disregard a plain provision of the’statute, and at the same time sacrifice the interests of the coun. ty, for the purpose of putting money into tho pockets of an official pet. We merely menti the matter for the purpose of eliciting information on the subject. If the late Board have been derilict in their duty it is well that the public should be placed in possession of the facts, 20 that they will be better prepared to guard against imposition in future. Tae Centrst Mar Rovre.—We learn from the Sacramento Union, that petitions to Congress are being circulated and numerously signed in El Dorado county, asking for the eetablishment of a tri-weekly mail over the eentral route, and a reduction of the schedule time te twenty or twenty-five days. Of course it is not the design to interfere in any manner with the mail already established over the southern route. The people of California should exert themselves to have as many overland mail lines to this State established as possible; the more, the better; and even after experience ehall have demonstrated the most practicable route, we are satisfied that the others will beeome too useful and popular with the public for Congress to think of discontinuing them. Ram.—A regular winter rain storm set in about 11 o’clock last Wednesday night, which continued with little intermission for two days. More or less rain fell on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but on Monday morning the sky was clear, and the weather has since been delightfal. The rain has had the effect to raise the streams considerably, and in many places the miners have ceased their work in the river beds. Not enough rain has fallen to make any material difference in the amount of water in the ditches. Nor So.—The Journal must be mistaken in stating that the former backers of Soda Bill have challenged Forbes for another race. It is possible another race has been made up, but if such is the case, the principal backers ef Soda Bi}) in the late race are not interested in this one, Excnancrs.—We are under ne to the Alta Express for the punctual delivery of San Francisco papers for the past week. Publie School Celebration. made by the County Superintendent, the pupils and teachers of the several public schools of the county, assembled at Nevada last Wednesday. The schools represented on the occasion, were those of Cherokee, San Juan, Rough & Ready, Grass Valley and Nevada, and about one hundred children took part in the exercises. The San Juan and Nevada Brass Bands, tegether with the Nevada Riffes, assisted at the celebration, and escorted the little folks through the principal streets. The examination took place at Temperance Hall, and we are informed that the seholars exhibited a creditable proficieney in their various branches of study. In the reading exercises, Misses Lizzie Burns of Cherokee, and Nelly Pooler of Nevada, excelled. The examination closed with spelling, in which all the scholars were arranged in a row, and those who failed to spell a word correctly, took their seats. The Nevada scholars were first seated, and were soon followed by Grass Valley. The San Juaners contested some time for the palm, but were at length eempelled to yield, leaving only two scholars on the floor—Miss Burns, of Cherokee, and Master Flint, of Rough & Ready. After a short contest between these two, the exerclses were closed, before either of them were seated, The examination over, the children were escorted te the residence of Dr. Overton, where a collation had been prepared for them, snd at part five o’clock a substantial dinner was served up at the same place, to such of the pupils as resided at a distance from town. The exhibition in the evening went off in good style, and the scholars acquitted themselves well. The Theater was crowded, and many were compelled to leave, being unable to gain admission. The recitations of Lizzie Burns and Nelly Pooler, and the songs of Kate Overton, were much admired, and elicited universal commendation. The dialogues, by the Rougk & Ready school, were spoken in good taste, and the declamation of Master Hughes, of Graas Valley, though very much over acted, brought down the house. The celebration elosed with» ball at the Court House, whieh was very pleasant affair. A large number were present, among whom were all the children who desired to participate, and the dancing was kept up until 4 o’clock in the morning. We learn that a sufficient number ef tickets were sold for the ball to pay the expenses, while the receipts of the exhibition were a little more than enough to defray the other expenses of the celebration. Mint Matrers.—The Superintendent of the Branch Mint at San Francisco, has transmitted to the Treasury Department a statement of its operations for the year ending Sept. 30th, 1858, The amount of bullion deposited during the year was as follows : Se BU $34,667,815 98 Bliver Balled. 5.6.0.0 569,141 68 OURO Ve hticaest .6 hae $35,236,957 66 The wastage on the gold delivered to the Melter and Refiner was only $309 89, while the amount allowed by law would have been $69,335 63. Of the silver delivered to the Refiuer, that officer returned an excess of $3,312 23, while the wastage allowed on the amount would be $1,138 28. The total coinage is given as follows : Gold Coined... ATEN $33,848,114 43 Silver Coined...... 442,215 O01 (Ee sank slow $34,290,329 44 Cuurcu Marrers.—The Conference of the Methodist Church, South, reeently io session at Stvckton, adjourned on Tuesday, Oct 19th, to meet at San Francisco on the second Tuesday of October, 1859. The proceedings were characterised by a degree ef earnestness and zeal that was highly encouraging to the Church. The statistics show that the entire number of communicants, aside from the members of the clergy, is 2,660. The increase of members, during the past twelve months, is1,500. The nett increase is 1,050, many members having left the State or died. The number of conversions during the past year was 1,340. The Conference concurred, by a vote of 25 tol, with the United States General Conference, in ignoring the question of slavery from church discipline, five members being absent. The first Friday in January was appointed for s day of fasting and prayer. Goup Discoveries on Taw Gita Rrvex.—By recent arrivals from the seuthern ceast, we have intelligence that ‘the people in the neighborhood of Fort Yuma were in a state of excitement in consequence of reported gold discoveries on the Gila river. The placers, so far as discoveries have been made, sre somewhat limited—not more than sufficient to aceommodate one or two hundred miners. At present there are not more than fifty miners at workin the diggings. There is a great searcity of water in that region, the Colorade and Glia affording all. The diggings are situated from a quarter to halfa mile from the river, and at present the dirt has to be packed to the water for washing. The gold is coarse, some specimens weighing from three to four dollars, The discovery of a rich quartz lead, about sixty miles above Fort Yuma, is also reported. AtLantic Pargrs.—We are indebted to J. E. Hamlin of Broad Street Book Store, and to Geo. Welch of the Pioneer Book Store, for a supply of late Eastern papers received by the mail steamer. The most important news had been anticipated by the overland mails, but the papers were of none the less interest. At the book stores of these gentlemen, can always be found the leading Eastern papers and standard magazines, — R. D. Furauson hag been nominated by the anti-Lecompton Democratic Central Committee of Sacramento, to fill the vacancy in the Senate, occasioned by the death of Hon. W. I. Ferguson. The election takes place on the 6th prox. ime. To ps Hanoep.—Henry Mewse, alias Charles Dowse, convicted last week at San Francisco, of the murder of Peter Becker, was sentenced on Friday last, te be hanged on the 10th of De cember. Our thanks to Jno. Pattison, of Langton’s Express, for Downieville papers of Saturday. . Douglas in the South. jy to arrangements whieh had been. The Demoeratic papers of the South, with =. 7 the Teachers and few unimportant exeeptions, are coming up manfully to the support of Senator Douglag, in his present contest in Illinois, and are londly protesting against the course pursued by the administration, and their organ, the Washington Union. Meetings have also been held in various places in the South, by the Demgeracy, and resolutions adopted expreseive of their confidence in the sound Democratic principles of the statesman of the West. On the 10th of September. a delegation of five hundrad Demoorats of Missouri, attended s Democratic meeting at Belville, Illinois, to listen to a speech from Senator Douglas. It was ata time when the State Agrioultural Fair was being held at St. Louis, and it would perhaps have been impossible, upon any other occasion, to have induced five hundred men to leave the numerous attractions afforded in the city. On their return to St. J.ouis, after having listened to the distinguished Senator, they held a meeting, and unanimously adopted the following resolutions : Resolved, That we, National Demecrata of Missouri, whilst disclaiming any desire to interfere in any manner whatever in the local politica of our sister State, at the same time assure the Democracy of Illinois that the have our hearty sympathy and best wishes in their con tevt against Freesoilism, Republicanism, Abolitionism, and all other discordant elements and isms united in opposition to the National Democratic party. That it is the policy of the Democratic party, in view of the many factions which will be united against ‘us, no longer to discuss dead issues, based n ee mere polfey, but to unite cordially, laboring in soli ee § together, in defence of the time-honored principles of our Resolved, That in Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, we have always founda staunch, unwavering friend, and fearless advocate of Democratic principles; and that upon his success in the present contest in Illinois depends, in a great measure the triumph of the’ National mocratic party in 1860. The meeting adjourned with nine cheers for Douglas. A Democratic mass meeting was held recently at Bridge Place, Tennessee, called for the purpose of taking into eensideration the present condition of the party. The meeting was a large one, and the following resolutions were adopted, with scarcely a dissenting voice : Resolved, That we eschew all the new fangled doctrines and isms of the day, and still cling to our old landmarks, and adopt this, our ancient creed : Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever sect or persuasion, religious or political ; Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all na. tions: entangling alliances with none ; The right of the States and Territories to administer their own domestic affairs ; A strict construction of the Federal Constitution, and an undeviating adherence by Congress to delegated powers. Resolved, That we consider Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, to be the expounder, the embodiment, and the fearless defender of the above principles, and would recommend him to the next National Democratic Convention as a candidate for President in 1860, and James L. Orr, of South Carolina, for Vice President. Were it necessary, we could give extracts from s number of Southern Democratic exchanges, showing conclusively that the sentiment expressed in the above resolutions are concurred in by the Democracy of the South generally. However much they may bave “differed with Douglas in his course last winter on the Kansas question, they have no sympathy with the bitter, revengeful policy which the administration is pursuing against him now. It is well known that the Lecompton candidates in Illinois are mere puppets, put up by the agents of the administration, and that one word from headquarters would cause them to withdraw. They are not put up with any hope of success, but Public Schools ef the County of Nevada. Nevada County :— It is with feelings of pride and pleasure, that the undersigned announces to you, that yeu have obtained in the fullest manner, the great object of the examination and exhibition. You have elicited in your favor, the entire approbation of the public; I might almost eay, you have gained their love and affection ; you certainly possess their highest regard and esteem. You have shown that you have not been idle and inattentive, but have applied yourse)ves industriously and perseveringly to your studies, during the past echool year, and you have proved that the public schools deserve the fostering care of the public, and should be considered second in importance to no institution in the eountry. I might here close my address, but as one important object of the annual examination and exbibition, wasto induce in the teachers and pupils, a worthy and generous emulation, I proceed, with all eandor and fairness, and, I hope with truth and justice, to award to the schools their relative degrees of standing and merit, The ease with which they stood their examinY . ation, the elegance and grace with which they delivered their pieces at the exhibition, place the Rough & Ready School No. 1, as the first in the county. Such distinction is no light honor to the pupils of Rough & Ready, and their good and experienced teacher, Mr. A. Dobson; aud it should always be to them the highest incentive to industry and perseverance. The Schools of Cherokee and North San Juan, come next ; I must here pauee and reflect, before I can award precedence, as their worth and merit approach each other so nearly. The clear and distinct enunciation, the critical and perfect pronunciation of the pupils of San Juan, prove their teacher, Miss Barlow, one of high attainments, and great excellence. Yet the pupils of Cherokee were not surpassed in the examination, and scarcely excelled in the exhibition. I therefore, with all justice, award the second place of merit to the Cherokee Sehool, and their amiable and accomplished teacher, Mrs. Spoor. The Grass Valley School did net fully enter into competition, but when we reflect that the pupils were quite young, and that they were brought in competition with older pupils, their performances merit high commendation, and prove the industry, zeal and patience of their teachers, Mr. Nye and Mrs. Brock. Though the Nevada School may not claim victory in the examinatien and exhibition, in the latter, however, they certainly equalled the other schools, if in some instances, they may not have surpassed. Their performances in the exhibition, reflect credit on their teachers, Mr. Loekwood and Mrs. Colburn. In conclusion, permit your Superintendent to congratulate yeu on your success, And hoping your visit was pleasant, as well as profitable; if it was not, you will have the goodness to attribute it to the bustle and confusion incident to so novel an occasion, and not to neglect or disregard of your wants ; for be assured, the undersigned helds no cause more henorable, merely with the view of defeating the party in that State, when the result of such defeat must be the election of an ultra Republican to the U.S. Senate. When the administration finds that its warfare against Douglas is condemned by the Democracy of the whole country, it is barely possible that the word may be spoken, and the opposition cease. Fire anv Loss or Lire.—A fire broke out on . Merchant strect, San Francisco, on I'riday afternoon, which destroyed property of the value $6,000 or $8,000. The fire was soon subdued, . but a man named David C. Harris, was suffocated in the flames, It seems that Harris had been drinking during the day, but had taken the advice of some friends, and retired to his room, which was in one of the buildings burned. In attempting to escape from his room a) sheet of flame passed near him, and he fell. He was immediately seized by the firemen, but the inhalation of fire had suffocated him. His face and hands were burned toa cinder. Mre Harris has resided at San Franciseo since 1849. He was once a prominent citizen of Baltimore having twice been a candidate for Mayor, His brother, Mr. J. M. Harris, is now a Representative in Congress from Maryland. He was about 45 years of age. Frou Frazern.—The steamer Cortez arrived at the Bay last Saturday afternoon, from Victoria, having on board 450 diegusted Fraserites. Her dates from Victoria are to Oct. 19th. It is stated that the steamer Enterprise had come and no duty more pleasant, than that of promoting your comfort, welfare and interest. Sincerely Yours, C. T. Overton, Co. Sup’t. Nevada, Oct. 25th, 1858, WE leara from the San Juan Press, that two brothers named Shay, while running a tunnel in the MeKeeby claims, were severely injured on Wednesday last, by the falling of a mass of earth upon them. Fortunately, neither of the men had any bones broken. Tus Cray Monument.---Work upon the monument to Henry Clay, at Lexington, Ky., has been suspended, says the Lowsville Journal, in consequence of a want of funds, The uncollected subscriptions amount to the sum of $10, 000.

SurrLy axp Demanp.—An Eastern paper says that there is a perfect mania to possess picces of the Atlantic cable. Everybody has or wants a portion of it, and the supply seems to increase with the demand. Nepraska Exxcrion.—The official returns of the late election for members of the Legislature of Nebraska Territory, show a Republican majority of ten on joint ballot. Sixautan.—At the trial, on Friday last, in San Francisco, of August Simon, charged with stealing a lottery ticket, two singular incidents occurred. Hooper, one of the jurors, says the Herald, a short time after the Court met became suddenly ill, and fell from hisehair. By consent the case proceeded before eleven judown Fraser river with nine hundred ounces of . Tors, Hooper having been excused. A little lagold dust. The news from the mines are represented as somewhat cheering, but the most of the miners were anxious to get back to California, The weather had become extremely cold all along Fraser river. Itis estimated that between 8,000 and 10,000 Californians are still remaining in New Columbia, nine-tenths of whom would leave if they had the money to pay their passage te San Francisco. Rain oN THE MoKELUME.—The Mokelumne river rose so suddenly, in consequence of the late heavy rains, that flumes, sluice-boxes, and miners’ implements generally, were earricd away with the current. Considerable damage was sustained by the miners on the river, Homicipg at Ratt. esNake Bar.—A fatal affray occured at Rattlesnake Bar, Placer eounty, Oct. 18th. A ,man pamed John Redman was shot dead by Dennis McCarty. The former was the aggressor. McCarty surrendered himself, and on examination before a Justice was discharged. Acquirrep.—Dr. L. G. Lyon, recently on trial at Jackeon, Amador county, for the murder of his wife, was acquitted by the jury on Thuraday last. S. F. Tawes.—Messrs, Towne & Baean have purchased the San Francisco Times, and the paper will hereafter be published under their supervision and control, , Forwarning anp Commisston.—We direct the attention of business men to the advertisement of W. T, Ellis, forwarding and commission mer. San ehant of Marysville, Len’s Nartonat, Orrcus will give » performances at Nevada, for the last time this seasen, ou Friday evening, Oct,-29th, ° ter, while Judge Freelon was, in eloquent terms, portraying the elevated characteristics of the Jewish people, and incidentally mentioned that the accu ry of have committed a meral wrong, but that he was not legally guilty, the rson referred to, either overpowered by his eelings or the victim of an epileptic attack, dropped trom his seat, senseless. This scene, following s0 closely on the steps of the forenoon affair, was too much for the Court, which, probably fearing a repetition of the same ma ady in other quarters, took a recess until 2 o’olock. It was understood that both persons soon recovered—the defendant appeared beside his counsel a the afternoon and until the jury pronounced him not guilty. DistrEssina AccIpEXT.—The Yankee Jim’s Courier of the 21st, sayson Monday morning last, about ten o’clock, while Mr. A. F. Blood, one ef the proprietors of the Pioneer Saw Mill, was assisting in rolling logs to the mill, he attempted to stop a log by placing a stick in front of it, when the log rolled over the stick, catehing Mr. Blood between another log and crushing him horribly. By this accident Mr. B. loses entirely the use of one arm, besides having his lower extremities paralyzed. Medieal assistance was procured as early as possible, and every thing done to render him assistance. He is atill in a very oritieal condition. Drserrep.—A gentleman just daw 0 New Caledonia, assures us that Whalers _ tained but twenty-five white residents at the time of his leaving. He also says that a report was ourrent at Victoria that two of the leading Indian chiefs in the vicinity of Whatoom, had decided upon having a fight to see which of them should become possessed of a briek buildme Nan had been ereeted at that eity of mag: niflceat prospects.— Sonoma Journal. scicetnprensoniinimtneeetni aes SurrosEp Svicipr.--Mr. Rbenezer Thayer, a fifty-five years, was found dead in his in Francispo, on Sunday, Two vials were on the table, one filled with Jaudaum, and the other, having contained laudaum, empty, Corrzz.—The bark Emilie arrived at San Francisco on Sunda from Ri with 650,000 pounde of . ve o de Taneire, Pupils of the Public Schools of . _T Arrival of the Overland Mail. eoverland mail, which left St. Louis Sept. 27th, arrived at San Francisco last Saturday evening. The trip was made in twenty-five days and twenty-two hours, being nearly a day over schedule time. The delay was occasioned by the bad roade the other side of the El Paso. . One of the mail stations bad been broken up. by the Camanche Indians, and the agent bad called on the government for an escor: to pro. tect the mail. The news is not important. No satisfactory intelligence is received in regard to the condition of the Atlantic Cable. . De Santy, the electrician at Trinity Bay, re. ports that a few signals had been received from the other end of the Cable, on the 23d of Sept., . but it was not possible to senda commu. nication through. The general impression is . that the cable has been injured near the Euro. pean shore, and that the injury would shortly . be repaired. . The steamship Arabia, which arrived at Halifax Sept. 24th, fellin on the 15th with an iron . steamer on fire. Not« person was discovered near the steamer, nor could its name be ascer-. tained. It was supposed that she had becn . burning two days. It is conjectured that the . burning vessel was either the steamship Ariel, which sailed from New York Sept. 8th, or the Austria which sailed from Bremen for New York Sept. 4th, The former had on board one hundred and eighty-five passengers, and $187,. H. C. LEE, nd e os New National Cirously Manager. H}8 IMMENSE ESTABLISHMENT W ; Ft the last time this scason. in Seve EXHIBITFOR Friday Evening, Cctober 29th On which uceasion a chaste and Fis will be given. “gant Entertainment Admission, +o «. Sie hen commence at 7 ts Doors open at 7—performance to o'clock, P. M. F. H. HARMON, agent, —— rt Forwarding and Commission WAREHOUSE, FIRE-PROOF BRICK BUILDING, Lower Flaza, Marysville, GOODS HECEIVED, STORED, AND FORWARDED Tp qu PARTS OF THE MINES. a—%All Kinds of CALIFORNIA PRODtcE kept constantly on hand, 000 in specie, and the latter is supposed to have had over five hundred passengers. As the vessel was on the track of the numerous lines of steamers between the United States and Eu. rope, itis supposed that the passengers and crew had been saved, Great exeitement prevailed in the West in regard to the gold discoveries near Pike's ,Peak. . From the reports published it is evident that . goldin considerable quantities had been dis. covered in that region. Companies were start. ing every day for the new El Dorado. The yellow fever was still raging at New Orleans, Eighty deaths cccurred Sept. 22d, and seventy-six on the 23d, from this disease. . a . Exrraorpinary Errers or Ciimats.—We find the following in an Eastern exchange, purport. ing to be an extract from a California letter: . “A singular metamorphosis, followed by cu. rious results, showing the effects on some peo. ple, has occurred bere. About four years since . amano from the Eastern States came to this . country to engage in mining. He went up te. Tuolumne, and commenced laboring in a claim . on Wood's Creck. In a short time bis hair, . which was of a light brown or auburn color, be. gan to fall off, and soon there was not a solitary . hair on avy part of his body! Singular to relate, . the man’s general health was good during the time of his peeling. But, what is more remark. able, the general pbysieal appearance of the . man began to change rapidly. He was originally “long, lank, and lean,’’ but now be began . to assume Falstaffan proportions, Although a large boned person, when he came to this country he only weighed 160 Ibs, but in seven . months after his arrival at the mines his weight . was upwards of 300 Ibs. All things must have . anend, and so did our hero’s increase in size . come toa stop. Then it was that bair began [ae . deceased at the time of his death, in and to . situated in the village of North Bloomfield . ina LIVERY STABLE, andthe Lot on whic W. T. ELLIS, rere SEED WHEAT, FOR SALE BY ee ieee le T. ELLIS, Administrator's Sale. “ \{TATE OF CALIFORNIA, Cou va: S da. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the ae PORTER HUNGERFORD, Deceased, near Notice is hereby given that in pur: the Probate Court of said County, mae iene < October A. D. 1858, the undersighed Administra to; wan estate Porter Hungerford deceased will sell at public eon tion to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY the sth dey ee November, between the hours of 10 o’clock A M oe o'clock P, M., All the right, title and interest of this aad the pro; ¢ c It being the undivided one’half Intesn 1 stands. TERMS, CASH. WM. TAYLOR, Adm — 4td of the Estate of Porter Hungerford dec’ ee XECUTOR’S NOTICE.—In the the Estate of J. O, SNELL, deceased, oeeren On reading and filing the petition of WM. E, ‘SON Executor of the last Will and testament of J, Papa ceased, setting forth that he has filed his statement of ae. count of administration upon said estate in this Court and that the same has been duly audited allowed and confirm ¢d, and that all debts and expenses of administration have been fully paid, and that a portion of said estate temalian to be divided among the devisees, praying among other things, for an order of distributicn ofthe residue of said estate, among the said devisees, in pursuance of said will, It is ordered that all persons interested in the estate of the said J. 0. Snell deceased be and appear before the [re bate Court of the County of Nevada, at the Court room of said Court on MONDAY the 22d day of November, A, D. 1858, at 10 o’clock A. M. of said day, then and there te show cause why an order of distribution should not be made of the residue of said estate among the heirs and devisees of the said J, O, Snell deceased in pursuance of the yrovisions of said will, ‘ It is further ordered that a copy of the foregoing order be published for four successive weeks before the said 22d State aforesaid. . day of November, in the Nevada Democrat, a ne wepaper printed and published in said County. By order of the Probate Court, T. H. CASWELL, Probate Judge. Attert RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk, By J. 8. Lamwurrr, Deputy. Z 4-4w ONSTABLE’S SALE.—State of California, County of Nevada, Township of Nevada, ss, Ry virto grow. But now, strange to say, his hirsute . pr shart boc to me pine sean ni oy vr bo Court 3 ; » : . 4 orvonn Anderson keq., an acting Justice of the lea i appendages, instead of being auburn color » AFC! and for the county aforesaid, toads date Oct, 25th ‘A’ D. coal black. Instead of sandy whiskers be has . 1858, to satisfy a judgment rendered by said Court on the whiskers as black as jet. think that the individual, after undergoing all . these transformations, had grown out of the recolleetion of bis friends, this singular transformation on leaving his home left behind an affectionate wife. After residing . here about three years, be sent for her, and she . came to meet her long absent lord. When the . steamer arrived, a very large man with black hair and whiskers met her and claimed her as his wife. She repudiated, would not hear him, . for she had heard of the wickedness of this coun. try, and she was cautious. She endeavored for two months to find the husband who had Jeft her, then gave him up for dead, and returned . to her old home sorrowful and broken-hearted. . The metamorphosed husband is still here, and One would naturally . 19th day of April A. DP. 1858, in favor of MATTHEW FARNER, and against A. S. SWEARINGER, GEO, BOSWELL, and JOS, KAILER, for the sum of $103,95 debt, interst, damages and costs of suit: I have taken in execution and Now the hero of . will sell to the highest bidder fur cash, the following described property to wit: A certain Quartz Mining Claim, and the fixtures thereto belonging, called the Big Deer ereek Quartz Mining Company, the same having been heretofore attached by me, for this debs, and costs, being situated near Gallas Flat on the read leading from Nevada te Red Dog, which I will sell in front of the Court House . door in the city of Nevada, on SATURDAY the 20th day ef November A. 1D. 1858, between the hours of 9:o’elock ALM. and 5 o'clock P. M., of said day. Taken as the property of A. S. Swearinger, Geo, Boswell and Joseph Kailer, to satisfy the aboye demands and aeeruing costs, Nevada, Oct. 26th 1858.—4 3t U. &. GREGORY, Constable. ISSOLUTION OF Co-PARTNERSHIP.= The Co-Partnership heretofore existing between J. D. bitterly does he curse the change in his fortunes . COOPER and C. P. FLAUGHER, at Blue Tent, under the which so altered his peronal appearance that even his own wife cannot recoguize him. present there is not the least prospect of losiug his superabundant flesh or his hair again changing color,” Last INTERVIEW BETWEEN Benton anp Bu— CHANAN.—Mrs. Jacobs, a daughter of the late Col. Benton, gives the following account of her father’s interview (a short time before his death) with President Buchanan : He took the President’s hand in his, and said, in clear tones: “Buchanan, we are friends ; we have differed on many points, as you well know, . but I have always trusted in your integrity of . purpose. I supported you in preference to Fremont, because he beaded a sectional party, whose success would have been the signal for disunion. be would honestly endeavor to do right. I ave that faith in you now, but you must look to a Higher Power to support and guide you. We will soon meet in another world; I am go. . ing now—you will soon follew. My peace with God is made; my earthly affairs arranged; but . I could not go without seeing you, and thankiug you for your interest in my child.” Much more was said that is too sacred to repeat. Colonel Benton was much exhausted, and Mr. Buchanan frequently urged him to spare himself. Mr. Buchanan remarked to members of the family that nothing had ever given him greater pleasure. When Mrs. Jacobs returned to her . 4-4w* . 1858. name and style of Cooper & Co., is this day dissolved by At {mutual consent. J, D. Cooper will pay the debts of the concern, and is authorized to collect and receipt for all . notes and accounts due the said tirm and will continue the business at the old stand Blne Tent, Nevada Co. Oct. 14th 1858, J.P. COOPER, C.V. FLAUGHER, OUND—A Promisory note for twenty-twe dollars and fifty cents, dated Sept. 25th 1858! in faver of J. H. MeCROREY, and drawn by ALHHEUS HAMBLEN, way picked up in the street a few days ago. The owner can have the same by calling at this office and paying for this advertisement. Nevada, Oct. 25th 1858, Admiinistrator’s Sale. YTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Nevada, ss. In Probate Court. In the Matter of the estate of W. W. WRIGHT, deceased. By virtue ofan order made by the Probate Court upon the 28th day of Sept. A. D. Notice is hereby given that on SATURDAY, the 23d day of Oct. between the hours of 10 o'clock a. .™. and I have known you long, and I knew . 4 o'clock r. ™. of said day I will expose for sale to the highest bidder, on the premises, the property known as the Oak Tree Ranch, situated in the township of Bridgeport, county of Nevada, on the road leading from Nevada city to San Juan. Also, on MONDAY the 25th day of October A. D. 1858, . between the hours of 10 o’elock A. M. and 4 o'clock P. M. of said day, I will expose for sale to the highest bidder, om . the premises the property known as the property of WW. Wright, deceased, situated in Red Dog, Little York township. The whole constituting the real property of the estate of W. W. Wright deceased. : Teams, Casn. R. B. CLEMENTS, Adm’. Nevada, Sept. 28th 1858.—42-td Postponed. The above Sale is Postponed until SATURDAY, the 30th day of October 1858. Sale to take place in front of the father’s reom, he called her to him and said: . “My child, you are a witness of what has passed this evening ; think of it, and remember it. Iam glad Buchanan came; all is peace with me, and I can rest.’’ Forure or tag Paciric Coast.—An eastern paper says: ‘We have before us a letter from one of the great political minds of Europe, in which the writer speaks of the Pacific as the Mediterranean of the future. The iden isa gigantic one, and one well adapted te the allgrasping —— of the American mind. Time was when a small inland sea sufficed for the commerce of the civilized world. Then came the Atlantic. Now, the vast Pacifie alone will content us, and the Paradise of wealth and the golden age of commerce, which the past presiated in placing in the East, is rolled aver ta the West. We of the year 1858 shall live to see civilization and enterprise complete the circle of the world, and the great electric cirauit establ.ahed—That Vital endless chain of progressive action, on which the progress of the world depends,” Fresno County Sratistics.—This county, hy the assessment of the present year, seems to he increasing rapidly in wealth. as well as aqnsidrably in population. The amount of assessment for 1858 is $580,000, which is $200,000 more than that of last year. Tax $1 90 per $100, heing y decrease of 10 cents from that of last ear, Foreign miners’ licence collected for the last year, over ——. Poll tax $3. County indebtedness about $6,000. This was created principally by the erection of an excellent Jail. PRINTIOE’S Last.—The announeement of the marriage at Auburn, of Mr. Edward Straw to COURT HOUSE DOOR in the City of Nevada, between the hours above named. R. B. CLEMENTS, Adm'r. GREGORY & WICKES. (Successors to Gregory & Sparks.) DEALERS IN 3 GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, Preserved Fruits, Mining Tools, &. Store on Cor. Main & Washington Sts. Wwe solicit the continued patronage of the friends of the old firm, and invite all to give thems ¢ ” They will constantly keep a WELL SELECTED STOCK every thing in their line, which will be sold FOR CASH, # the— ay LOWEST MARKET RATES. -@ Goods delivered FREE OF CHARGE, at any reasonble distance from town, : Nevada April 6th 1858.—~27-tf ee —— LIKENESSES!! LIKENESSES!!! All Competition Distanced!! LIEBERT, Artiat from Paris, recently ‘barst « out in Nevada, informs his customers and the p®® lic generally, that he has opened his DAGUERREAN GALLERY, Al the Old Stand, on BROAD ST., One Door above iM : ‘New York Hotel. He is now prepared to take AMBROTY PES, Plain and Pearl, DAGUERREOTYPES, MELAINOTYPES, CHRISTALTYPES, i LEATHEROTYPES. STERRESCO apa. Also, Photographs, Plain or Colored to imitate Oi a ieee Desirous as he is to please his customers, eas before, Ambrotypes, with case for $1,00, Good Likenesses, made in the best style of the art. method of taking LIKENESSES, cannet be sur * : Good Likenesses Taken in Cloudy Weath?®: A Large and Beautiful assortment of of Cases constan on hand. Instructions given m every branch of theart very Reasonable Rates. Views of Mining Claims Taken, ag Call at the Gallery, where the most PERF EY Miss Eva Smiley, suggests the prebability that . PICTURES sl ny 0 “Dread street, one door above he tiekled her with a proposal, and that laughed 9 gonsent, propesal, qnq that she . ber the place. wememaademeis New York Hotel, Nevgde: i Nevada, Sept. 14th, 1858