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The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
RIohts OF nTorried women as Sole Traders.

Rights of Married Women as Sole TRADERS
Judge Monson, of the Sacramento District
Court has recently rendered decision which,
if it should be sustained by the Supreme Court,
will seriously affect many married men in this
State who are carrying on business in the name
of their wives, under the act of 1852, to author
ize married women to carry on busines in their
own names as sole traders The object and real
intention of this act was doubtless to protect
the honest and industrious wife against an idle
and improvident husband and enable her to
educate and maintain her children. But the
to enable the husband to carry on his business
in the name of his wife, in order to conceal his
property, and avoid the payment of his just
debts and liabilities. That an extensive system
of fraud has grown up under this statute there
cannot be doubt, and we are glad to see this
first attempt of the courts to construe its pro-
visions according to their real intent and mean
ing. Judge Monson, in the course of his de-
cision in the case before him, says:
"The fact that married woman declares her
unbecoming and unsuited to woman, does OF
itself afford priia facie evidence Of some fraudu-
lent intent Women are rather unsuited fol
the hardware, blacksmithing, carpenterng, and
brckmaking business, yet we find on reference
to our public newspapers, that they pretend tC
be engaged in each and every one of these pur
suits and occupations, employing as their agent
their husbands, who previously carried on the
same business in their own names.
"The law was not intended to aid and assist
a man who had become unfortunate in business
The law was not passed for the benefit of the
husband; it was not enacted for the purpose of
saving to him or to his wife his earnings and the
proceeds of has labor. 1t was only intended to
enable the wife to save for herself or children
the results of her Otrn industry, to enable her
to engage in business, to build it up by her own
energy, by her own labor and work, not by that
Of her husband. If he aids and assists her in it
if it was business in which he was previously
engaged-if he manages, superntends and con-
trolls In the same manner as he did when he
carried it on in his own name. it affords strong,
If not conclusive, evidence of fraud. In my
opinion, for the purpose of preventing fraud,
the husband ought not to be permitted to inter-
fere to aid, assist, manage or control it in any
way or manner, the business which the wife is
as a sole trader, no matter whether
it is business in which the husband was pre-
vlously engaged or not; and am not prepared
to say that such is not the law. If it is not then
the act opens wide door to fraud, and it should
be either repealed or amended. If the husband
can legally act as the agent of his wife and SUI
perntend and manage business which she is
carrying on as u sole trader a very convenient
way is afforded, and without much chance of
detection, for the husband to conceal his pro-
perty and avoid the payment of his debts
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

MONUMENTAL HoTEL.-It will be seen bv ad-
vertlsement, that S. W. Crush has just opened
the Monumental Hotel at the foot of Main St..
on the site of the old Pacific Restaurant The
building was erected expressly for a hotel the
rooms are large, well finished and couyenientlv
arranged for the accommodation of permanent
and transient custom. Mr.. Crush has an envi-
able reputation as landlord, and we are con-
hdent that be will make the Monumental. one of
the best Hotels in the.place. His friends and
patrons are invited to be on hand at the Hotel
on New Years. Evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

SHOOTING AFFAIR AT THE STATE PR1soN A
convict named Pat Gallagher shot another con-
wet named Mclean at the State Prison on Sun
day OF last week The ball entered the left
cheek OF Mclean, and lodged near the brain.
making probably a fatal wound. The gun had
oeen lett IN room to which Gallagher had ac-
cess, by gentleman of San Francisco, who had
been on hunting excursion in the neigbbor-
hood of the State Prison.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
w. F. ANDERSON.

A SLIDE-FArAL ACCIDENT fatal accident
occurred on Poor Mans Creek Ditch, on Friday
morning last, by which one man was killed and
another seriously injured. Patrick Hubon and
Michael Clark, were living in log cabin built
just below the ditch. The earth had become
completely soaked with water, and while they
were asleep in the cabin the ground gave way
carrying the cabin and everything in it, into
the ravinc, some twenty or thirty feet below.
The body of Hubon was found in the bottom of
the ravine, after the water had washed off the
loose earth. One of his arms was broken in
two places, and his head was completely crushed.
Clark was terribly bruised, his shoulder blade
broken, and the skin almost entirely torn from
his body. He is not expected TO recover The
remains of Hubon were taken to Grass Valley
for burial He was from Sullivan County, New
York, and about twenty-five years of age.
Since the above was in type, we learn that
Mr.. Clark died on Sunday from the injuries he
received at the time of the accident.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

AIREsrED.-An ludan was arrested near this
place on Saturday last on charge of having
murdered white man, at Whiskey Bar, in Pla-
Ger county, sometime last summer. lie was
found in cabin with some other Indians, by
some persons who recognized him. He was in
bed at the time, and pretended that his back
was broken, and requested them to send out a
physician They came into town and procured
a warrant for his arrest, which was placed in
the hands of Constable Gregory, who started
out to take him. On arriving at the cabin, the
Indian had fed. Mr.. Gregory then told the
other Indians if they did not tell him where the
criminal was, he would come into town and get
a party of men who would kill them all. They
were so Frightened with this threat, that they
produced the supposed murderer, who was then
taken and lodged in Jail. He will probably be
sent to Auburn for examination.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

CATHOLIC CHURCH FEsTWAL.-The Ladies en-
gagged in preparing the festival for the benefit
of the Catholic Church to take place this even
ing, we learn have been highly successful The
liberality which has been generally extended to
them, will enable them to make the most sump-
tuous arrangements for the contemplated enter.
tainment We anticipate pleasant greeting
for the new year, and an agreeable reunion of
friends and acquaintances from all sections of
the county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

STABBNG AFFAR.A difficulty occurred on
Saturday last, at Grass Valley, between A. O.
Thoms and man known by the name of Pike,
but which we are informed, is not hsreal name.
Thoms first struck Pike in the face, upon which
the latter drew knife aud stabbed the other in
the breast. Thoms Immediately caught the
knife and wrenched it out of Pixies hand, and
stabbed him three times, inaicting wound in
the face, and two in the abdomen. At last ac-
counts they were both living, but it was thought
at the time, that both of them were mortally
wounded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

The OFFICIAL RETURNS.-We learn from the
Union, of Monday, that the complete returns of
the late election have not yet been made to the
Secretary of fState-Klamath county being vet
deficient. The others are all in. This cannot.
OF course, in any wise affect the result. although
should the returns of that county not be for
warded by Saturday next, her vote cannot be
Included in the vote Of the State. The forty-
seventh section of the act regulating elections
passed March 23d, 1850, provides that the re-
turns OF all elections required to be transmitted
20 the secretary OF State, shall be opened on the
slXtleth day after the election, or as soon as the
returns shall have been received from all the
counties of the State, if received within that
time The election this year having been de-
1erred until November, on account of the Presi-
dental election. which is fixed on the same day
throughout the Union the sxtieth day falls IN
on the Saturday Immediately preceding the Mon
day upon which the Legislature convenes. and
two days after two of the officers clect-tbe
Clerk OF the Supreme Court and Superintend-
eht OF Public lnstructiOn-are required by law
TO qualify and enter upon the discharge of
their official duties-the first of January.-
This contingency was scarcely anticipated by
our law makers, and we presume. in this in
stance, as in case of the Presidential Electors
certificates will be issued to the officers elect in
tlme TO enter upon their duties as reouired by
law, on the basis of such returns as may be in
inc state department. In this instance, such
course can make no difference in the end but
were the contest close one, thisremissness ON
the part of County Clerks might be productive
OF the most fragrant injustice, for it might cause
to be declared elected to the most important of
hces, persons actually defeated before the peo-
pie. P''
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

RAG PICKNG.--Slnce the establishment of q
paper mill in California, the gathering of rags
has become quite business in the cities below.
In Sacramento there is one individual who has
been engaged in this work for six years, believ-
ing that the time must come when they would
be used, and at present it is said he has rags
worth six thousand dollars, all of which will be
required in few months by the new mill.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

INsTALLED-The officers of the several Mason
lc lodges of this place were installed at the new
Masonic Hall, on Saturday last, the 9th inst.
being the anniversary of st. John the Evangel-
lst' AS there was no building in the town suit
ed Tor public installation, the ceremonies on
this occasion were held in private.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

To BE CONTESTED.-The alta learns that the
seat in the Assembly claimed by Gen. Estell,
for the county of Marin, will be contested by
Manuel Torres, who ran against him. The
Claim of Torres is that the General was not
resident of the county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

Cosr OF THE MoDOc WAR.-The Yreka U,iou
OF Dec 18th, states that the Modoc war will cost
about quarter of million, This, when paid.
Will cause a good time among our patriotic
mountaineers who served therein, and will also
have the effect of calling the attention of the
General Government to the Importance of pay
ing some little heed to the growing wants and
interests of this portion of the mountain land of
gold.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

AccIDENTs.-Mr. Mcclure, who had been but
three weeks in this State, was killed by the cav
ing in of bank, few days since at Diamond
Springs Every bone in his body was broken
and pck-ax driven through his body. At the
same place, Mr.. Johnson was nearly killed by
a similar accident.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

The New CoURT HOUSE, is being rapidly COM
pleted; the plastering nearly finished, and the
painting far advanced. In the course of a few
weeks it will be ready for the reception of the
County officers, and the sitting of the Courts
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

IHE DISTRICT CoURT.-The District Court is
still IN session, and vigorously at work in dispo-
sing OF the cases on the docket During the
past week several important cases have been
disposed of.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

JUDGE HEYDENFELDT.-It is stated that Ipdoro
Heydenfeldt is intending shortly to resign his
Office of Supreme Judge. The members of the
bar contemplate giving him a dinner on his re-
firing from the bench.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
ORDINANCE NO. 10.

evying and fixing the amount of taxes on Real Estate and
Personal Property in the City of Nevada for the fiscal
year, ending May 1st 1857.
The Trustees of the CITY Nevada do orlain ms follows
SECTION l. There shall be- and hereby is levied upon
the assessment of real estate personal and mixed pro
perty for the fiscal ending May 1st 1857 dollar
each one hundred dollars.
SEC 2 There shall be- and hereby is levied upon each
and every male nhabant of said cy of Years
OF age and upwards the of dollar az poll tax
SEC B. 1t shall be and it is hereby made the duty of
the City Marshal to proceed and collect said taxes and for
that purpose he authorized to bring suit for and recover
petent jurisdiction.
SEC 1t is hereby made the duty of the City Marshal
10 Keep separate account of all monies collected on the
property tax, and also separate account of all monies
collected as poll tax together with the name of the per-
sons paying the poll tax and pay the same over to the
wy treasurer at least once every week. taking his receipt
Passed December Goth, 1856.
7. II. RoLFR, Clerk 133w
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

LETANNEuR IN CUsToDY,-The Town Talk saws
Ina' Letanneur, the principal witness against
Llmantour, is held in custody on board the re-
venue cutter w. L. Marcy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

REwARDED.-We learn that Nixon, the yir-
nance hangman, has been rewarded with place
IN the new Black Republican Vigilance Com
mittec police of San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

RAFFLE.-Thirty fine fat turkeys will be raf
fed for, at Blaze's Saloon, on Main street, this
evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
MARRIED..

In this city, Dec 25h, at the residence of the brides
father. by Rev o. B. Stone, Mr. JoN lTIsoS Agent of
langton X Co.'S Express. and Miss SUE f. RICHARDSON
daughter of Mr.. Joseph Richardson, all of Tins place
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

CHINESE HoTEL--It is stated that the Chinese
of San Francisco, are about to build large Ho-
tel for the accommodation of their countrymen.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

NTOTICE.-THETRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF NEVADA
VIII meet at tina Democrat Building on Broad street
on saturday january 3d. 1857 10 oclock A. NJ Board
Euazason to review the assessment roll of said city,
and will continue in session from day to ay until all bust
ness before them is disposed Of Persons interested
requested to examine said roll and present all and
grievances to said Board for adjustment.
By order of the Board
13-1w n IT poI III fJerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

BODY DIsINTERRED.-In Jackson, on the niobt
OF Dec. ~, the body of Cottle the man who was
hung on the Friday previous was dsinterred
and carried to parts unknown 1t is supposed
tnat the physicians of Volcano had hand in
the matter. ""''u III
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

SUsPENDED.-We learn that the publication Of
the Grass Valley batelligcneer has been suspend
ed. One of the hands who had been working
for some time in the office, it appears has placed
an attachment upon the printing materials, to
recover the amount due him for work.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

Geo. Welch and j. e. Hamln have our thanks
for Sacramento and San Francisco papers sup
piled during the past week
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

CHANCE FOR PRTNTER.-The office of the
AmadOr Sentinel is offered for sale.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31

E. X. Kane Lodge, No. az, F Is A NJ, holds
its NEE tings every Friday evening at Masonic Hail. Neva
'' Stated meetings the Friday evening proceeding the
full moon. C. c. GREEN W. N.
}. V. WATSON, Scc'v.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
Nevada Lodge, No. 13, r & A M. hold. i,s

meetings on Saturday evening of each week at Masonic
Hail. Nevada. Stated meetings the second Saturday of
each month. T. p HAWIEY W. NJ.
j. +. RUDoLPH Scc'y.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
MONUMENTAL HOTEL.

Tic underSigned, promietor of This new Hotel would
respectfully invite the attendance Of his friends and pat
rons on New Years Evening from to 10 O'Clock r. NJ.
Nevada Dec. 3lst, 1856. :. W CRUSH.
Nevada IL. A. Chapter No. o, holds its meetings
on Monday evening of each week at Masonic HALL Nevada
All companions in good standing invited to attend
5. W. BORING Scc'y T. II. CASWEII. NJ f. H. F.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-31
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

III. l.. Joachimssen is agent in this city. He
will deliver the DEMOCRAT to subscribers and is authorized
to receive subscriptions advertisements &c. and collect
and receipt for the same.
e. p. Turney is our agent for Patterson and vicin-
ty He authorized to receive subscriptions advertise
ments. &c. and collect and receipt for the same.
->~~,,~sNJ~o~~~~---~~~>0
Hoogs g. Co. authorized agents for San Fran
CISCO to receive advertisements and collect for the
N~|0,>~cS-~0
A. BadIam, Jr., is our authorized agent in sacra-
mento City.
A11,r AnA 1uIanNEcnAX nEc a1 1ekG
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-11-07

assnredly IL does As soon as the disease is arrest
ed, the hurtful matter is absorbed or cxpcctorated
and nature furnishes the cavity with lining mem
brane, or what is more common where it is Of large
size, its walls fall together and heal up leaving scar
and the remaining portion of the respiratory appara-
tus, true to law running through the whole physi-
cal economy, becomes somewhat enlarged, takes on
increased action and suitably compcnsates for that
which has been lost Postmortcm examinations
made upon the bodies Of those who had perfectly re-
covered from phthisis punonalis and died years nf
tcrwsris from some other cause prove the truth Of
this theory beyond doubt our hospital advan
tagcs have enabled us to make many demonstrations
of the kind Every wcl-cducated physician under
stands this The great difficulty has always been to
drrest the disease. Now remedy does this per
fectly. More than this it invigorates the consttu
tion and prepares it to withstand those slight expo
sures and changes in the weather which the dcbitat
ed and feeble sink under
Now will bring forward some of the evidences
which we have in possession, in support Of the
statements we have made. Already we have nearly
bushel of testimonials from persons who have been
cured themselves, effected in their fam
lilies or neghborhoods, by the of late remedy
But we have space for very little ofthis evidence The
character Of the testimony, however which we do
introduce must convince every person of reason and
Observation-Disclosures he at once throw it aside mere
ly because humbug has heretofore been practiccd in
medicine-that our remedy effects remarkable cures ;
for such testimony never could have been obtained If
not founded upon facts. We first introduce an cd-
toral from The Neao York Atlas The atlas is ed
tied and published by HERMsK & RorEs, otiice, No
A Annst. Mr.. Herrick. the author Of this article
is of the aldermen Of this CITY, and has been well
known and highly respected for many years, and no
considerations could induce that gentleman to risk
his reputation for honesty and truth by writing as he
has done unless facts lay at the foundation of his
statements Moreover, we advertised one line
in his paper. The editor gives important nforma-
ton for the benefit of the sick and suffering in the
world Thus he writes rerbatim.
"CAS CoNsuMPTIoy BE CURED TO that portion Of
the human family afflicted with this horrible disease
this is question fraught with serious import With
them it is question of life or DEATH The failure
of the medical profession, heretofore to devise any
means for the cure of this disease has invested II
with terror that accompanies scarcely any other
chronic complaint To man or woman that
they had the consumption, about equal to saw
ing, your days numbered you may as well settle
up your worldly affairs, and make your peace with
your Creator for you must surely die with the dis
that now afilicts Won Op,cl,c tool- .lu....
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-11-07
We

Then follows the article We have already taken
from the Atias
The following is from the Dre.smaAer.' and MI
liners Guide published by S. T. TAYLOR, No. 4o7
Broadway, New York Mr. TAYLOR is a gentleman Of
position, and states important facts for the benefit Of
suffering humanity. Are these things so, As GER
tain as the rises in the east and sets in the west
Thus Mr. T. writes:
STARTLING FAcTs.-Dr. Wesley Grindle phvsi-
cian OF emincnce in tha city, has recently proved be-
yond doubt TINT pulmonary consumption can be
cured This he has done practically as well as theo-
rctcaiy. His late remedy called MAGIC ConpouNp. cx-
ercses remarkable influence this and other cron-
cdiscnscs Many have actually been restored to health
who had been given up to die not only by their
friends but by wcll-cdueated physicians and they arc
now living monuments of the doctors complete tri-
umph over the most frightfu disease known to man.
We speak positively upon this subject, for the benefit
Of those who need the incidence for we have seen its
astonishing effects, and know what we recommend.
DR.. Gs at the present time creating great
sensation both in the medical profession and Of
it. and we cannot too earnestly advise those who need
great remedy to obtain this Immediately. Life itself
may hang upon the decision ofthe moment DO We not
make effort to life and mitigate suffering by
calling in the physician when there is faint hope Of
bencfits And shall not try where there is req
sonable hopper"
We clip the following editorial from the n Y Peo
pies Organ and Advocate, edited by A. d. Jones, a
man of talent experience and the strictest prolity
The paper contains great moral principles and must
do immense good in every family which it visits.
Thus he voluntarily writes:
"IMPoRrASr DEcIsIoN-Wc are pleased to learn
that the intelligent Of the medical faculty are
fast approaching true estimate of DR.. WESLEY
GRNDLEs Celebrated Magic Compound, for the treat
ment ofa Pulmonary complaints Some ofour most
conservative physicians who have the greatest dread
fquackery have been compelled by the sheer force of
the evidence produced before their eyes to admit that
the Doctor does cure Consumption, and strongly
recommend the Compound to their own patients
when all their remedies fail. This is at once a
compliment to the discoverer of this great medicine
and to the public that this compounds
indeed "MAGIC COMPOUND" and that it is destined
to save the lives Of thousands who would otherwise
go down to early graves.
"Like all great scientific discovcrcrs Dr. Grndle had
to contend with much prejudice and encounter strong
opposition. But, mighty in the consciousness Of
holding in his hands Of the most blessed boons
to mankind quietly and without resort to the usual
methods Of trumpeting his discovery to tie world he