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The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
Primary ELECTION.

At the primary elections which take place in
the several townships on Saturday next, we
hope to see every Democrat at his post
Too great Importance cannot be attached to
these elections II may with propricty be said
that they are of even greater consequence than
the elections which but ratlfy the choice there
to be made. When ii is considered that i'm these
assemblages, direction is given to the entire
machinery of the party, and the necessity of Sc
lecting for candidates, those who enjoy to the
fullest extent the confidence of the community.
there can be no room for Indifference and neg
ligepca. II II be desirable as it surely is, to
guard against the chicanery which too often ell
evates TO office men Of questionable merit, or
palpable demerit; let every Democrat feel him
self impeled by sense of duty, to give express
sion to his preferences at the time Indicated
II too often happens, that those who are the
least sensible of these claims are the most sensi
tive to real or imaginary abuses. Those who
will not take the trouble to attend the primary
election to designate their choice of candidates,
are the first to show spirit of detection, and to
complain of the action of those they have vol
UNFAIRLY allowed to rule in the delegate elee-
tions. Such men should remember, that by
negiectlng this duty, they have forfeited an in
alienable right of every American citizen, that
). is, the right to grumbe.
From necessity, every party which aims at
success, must, in some way, labor to concen-
trate its strength upon certain Individuals
That there should be the best men. in point of
qualification and character, all admit 1t not
unfrequently happens that public sentiment is
misled, and the choice falls upon the unworthy;
still no better plan has, or can be devised for
the selection of the candidate, than that essen
TALLY democratic mode of callingAtogether the
whole mass of the party, and consulting its
wishes; while therefore, this plan is adhered to,
the strictest attention should be paid to it,
Nothing should be left to others, but every one
calling himself Democrat should feel the OBJ
legation to do his own voting.
We can do no more than urge upon our Dem
scratic brethren the value of the primary elee-
tions. The evils which result from disregard
of these suggestions are too manifest to need
further illustration-and we reiterate the earn
est hope, that at the approaching delegate cleo
lion, every Democrat, whatever his business or
be vgilant to exercise the impor-
Eant duty which has been pointed out to them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

SAN FRANCISCO PRIMARY ELECrIoN.-The Dem
ocratie primary election took place in San Fran
cisco, ON Saturday. A spirited contest was
carried on in the I'd, Sd, and 7th Districts The
following delegates were elected to the State
convention; Chas Wilson, Henry Owner, P. S.
o'ReIlly, Miles ID. Sweeny, James Smiley, Jacob
r. Snyder, Austin Il. Smith, j. B. Bidleman.
Edwin {. Palmer, j. p. Hoge, c. NJ. Chase. Cor
nelius Stagg, Jno Nugent, P. Bell, A. II. Tit
comb, W. n. Stats, E. V. Joce, G. Wallace.
John Hagan, j. C. Maynard, P. McGovern. Pc
ter a. Owens, F. A. Bonnard, Samuel Marx S.
NJ Bowman, Jno. Nye II. W. Searle VIM. Gov.
Norris Chas. Haraszthy, Fred. Kohler, Thos.
Hayes Abner Phelps, J. B. johnson The reg
ulations of the Democratic Convention latalv
held, was great improvement on the primary
election system.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
Fremont and buchanan Piatforms--the
Contrast.
THE FREMONT rlATroRN,


II look forward to the day when there shal
be serrite instruction in the SoJth; when Tx
black man, armed with BRITISH Jayonats and lee
on by British ogicerS, shall assert hs free dom
and wage war of determination against HI,
MASTER when the tPcb Of iarcadta,y staR hgh,
up The towHs and the cities Of He South, and blot out
the last vestige Of slavery: aAd though may
not mock at their calamity, nor laugh whcn
their fear comctb, yet | W,ll iail it as the dawl
OF political millennium. ''-i0siud H. Ghidings.
There Is higher law than the constitution
which regulates our authority over the domai !.
1t (slavery) can be and must be abolished. ana
you and / must do IT, Correct your own er-
ror that slavery has any consi tut.oaal guaran-
tees which may not be released, and ought not
to he relinqushed You will soon bring the
parties of the country into an EFFECTIVE AGGREs-
sion UPON SLAVERY. u lVaiiam H. Se,card
The whlg party is not oaly dead, bm anks."
ScVamm f. Wade
IL am willing in certain state ofcircumstan-
ces TO LET THE UNION SLIDE ~ r. Banhs
"ln the case Of the alternative being present
ed OF the continuance Of slavery or dissolution
of the Union, an for dissolution, and care not
how quick Il comes '-Rqjds j, Spalldia&
"On the action Of this convention depends the
fate OF the country; Il the republicans iaH at The
bdttot-6or, WE WILL, BE FORCED TO DRIVE BACK THE
sLAyEocRAcY WITH FIRE AND SWORD"
James UdtSon IFe55.
"Ihe times demand that We must have an AN
Tl-SLAvERY CONSTITUTION, AN ANrI-sLAvERY BIBLE
AND AN ANrl-sLAvERY Con. .'i-ARson BtrIinqa1ae.
81 have no doubt that the free aAd slave States
ought to separate."-"J. ). P.r of The ~ y
Tribune.
"lt is the duty of the North, in case they fail
in eectng President and Congress that wtll
restore freedom to Kansas. to revolutionize the
government Resolution of black republican
meeting IN Wisconsin
Il pray daily that this accursed Union NAV
be dissolved, even if blood have to be spilt.uE
BIach republican clergyman at Pogghkeepse
1--WE earnestly request Congress. at its pres
ent session, to take such initiatory measures for
the speedy, peaceful, and equitable dissolution
OF the existing Union as the exigences of the
case may require. Block republican PETITION tc
Congress-
The Union is not worth supporting in con
nexion with the South"-Horace Greeleu
The constitution is reproach and a league
with Tophet"- WMiidm Lloyd Garrison
THE BUCHANAN PLATFORM.
"The federal Union-it must be preserved."-
Andre0 Jackson.
"Dtsm'oa IS a 'cord phich ought not to be Jreathed
amongst as, erea IN a iChiSDer The icord ouqif 10
De considered one Of dread@ onca and oar chiiclra,
should Be taught that is sacricge to pronounce ~
James Buchanan.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
BY Order Of Township Committee
Notice TO Democrats.

Pursuant to call made by the Democratic County Cen.
tral Committee for Convention to be held the sixth day
Of September next for the purpose of nominating cand
dates for the coming eectionolls win be opened at the
SALOON of JoHN MCGUIRE on Commercial Street, on
SATURDAY the 3Oth instant, for the purpose of select
ing ten Delegates for the Precinct of Nevada 90 attend
said Convention at two o'clock T. NJ and to remain open
until eight O'Clock in the evening Judges of election will
be Messrs. W X Rgby, VIM Redfern and John webber.
Suitable Clerks VIII be selected for the occasion Each per-
win select ten upon his ticket and deposit it with
the Judges before named.
BY order Of the Township Committee
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

MORE CHANGEs.-The Selma Sentinel, the Au-
burn Gazette, and the Montcvallo Herald three
warm advocates of know-nothingism in Ala
bama last year, have declared in favor of Bu-
chonan and Breckenridge. Colonel Bethsa the
know-nothing senator from Mobile county, John
Whiting, State-bank commissioner, Hon. George
D. Shortridge, the candidate of that party for
Governor last year, Hon. J. NJ, Withcrs, the X
N. mayor of Mobile, and Hon. Alexander White
whig member of Congress in 1852 from Ala
bama, have avowed their purpose to support the
democratic nominees for President and Vice
President, These are few of the many acces-
sions to the democratic party in Alabama since
the nomination.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

RE-BUlLDNG THE Court HousE--The Board
of Supervisors on Saturday last, awarded the
contract for rebuilding the Court House, to
Messrs. Balm q Israel, mechanics of this place.
They are to take down the present walls and re-
build them, and finish the inside of the building
as Il was before being burned; and in addition,
are to put on iron doors and window shutters,
making the structure thoroughly ire-proof-
The work is to be completed by the middle of
December and the contractors are to receive
S1S,55S.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

MISSION TO JArAN.-Judge E. E. Rice, the new
ly appointed Commercial agent for Japan, pass
ed through this place, on Thursday last, on an
excursion in the mines previous to his depart
ure for the place of his destination. In addition
to his duties as commercial agent, he has full
power to contract a new treaty with the Japan
ese government The present treaty is very de-
fective in some points, and it is believed that
new one can now be established, much more fa-
vorable for our commercial interests. Judge
Rice will reside at the port of Hakod which has
one the best harbors in the world, and which is
the most convenient port for the whale ships in
The Japanese seas to obtain their supplies, and
re-ship their OIL He leaves Sam. Frahcisco for,
fapan on the 18th proyimo kelAJ
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

X. N. PRIMARY ELEoTloN.--A meeting of the
X. Ms was held in this place on Saturday eve
ming last to appoint delegates to the county and
State conventions of that party The various
aspirants for the county offices had their friends
on the spot in order to get delegates elected fa-
vorable to themselves, and so bitter was the
feeling between the different factions that it was
found impossible to transact any business. A
motion was made to adjourn, but il was impos-
sble to tell whether the "ayes" or "noes" were
in the majority The presiding officer finally
abruptly adjourned the meeting until Monday
evening,
The delegates were selected by ballot on Mon
day evening, and as the manner of voting had
been arranged beforehand, no difficulty occur
red to interrupt the proceedings 1t is under
stood that the delegates are in favor of j. Ii.
Helm for Sheriff.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

MURDER AND ARsoN.-The house known as the
Lone Star House, near Heath X Armory s ferry.
on the Stanislaus river, wasdestroycd by fire on
the 21st inst. The occupants of the house a
Mr.. and Mrs. Weeks, were both found in hor-
rid state of mutlation, partially burned. The
Coroncr's Jury returned verdict of wilful muir
der and arson, by some person or persons un-
known.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
Bridgeport Township Buchanan club

Bridgeport Township Buchanan Club
This Club is fully organized and hold their regular
meetings every SATURDAY EVENING at their Club ROOM
heatcr Building San Juan The following named gentle
men the officers of the Club.
President-PARKER H.. PIERCE.
Vice President--l4 C. MCKEEBY,
Secretary-W. F. L. WINIAM,
1reasurer-I. 2 ADsIT.
Executive eotfmittee-W. J. Laird Henry Everett Fl. P
weetland. u r. Wnham, j. b. johnson. [47-te
The Members of Nevada Democratic Club
VII meet on Thursday evening August 2Stb in the build
g three doors above W. G. Adams Drug Store on Broad
Erect full attendance requested the officers of the
qb for the coming campaign win be then elected and
'er business of importance brought before the meeting
er order D. BELDEy, Secy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

OLD LINE WHIGs OF OHIo.-The Gazette, Lo-
gan County, Ohio, an old line whig paper, sup
ports Buchanan, and says there are at least five
hundred old line wings in Logan County who
will do the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

Hon. JoHN a. DIX OUT FOR BucH\NAN.-Hon.
John A. Dix of New York who has been look
ed upon by the Free Soilers as one of their
number has announced hmselfheartily in favor
OF Buchanan and Breckenridge. He announces
that he will take an early and active part in the
political canvass, and adds:
IL consider the nomination of Mr.. Buchanan
very fortunate one, both for the Democracy
ana the country; aad look with confidence to
MS ability and experience, and sound Judgment
Tor a satisfactory adjustment of the disturbing
questions by which the public peace is endaa-
gered. Firmaess, moderation. good sense aud
iearlessness in the discharge of official duty are
Always indispensable to the administration of
our Government representing, as it does, A
great variety of interests, and they are pre-em-
nently so at the present juncture.
Few of our public men are as much distin-
gulshed for these qualities as Mr.. Buchanan. and
ne combines with them thorough Knowledge
OF public affairs, foreign as well as domestic
Believing him to be able, honest, aud equal TO
any emergency likely to arise in the admins
tratlon OF Government shall give 10 the Dem
ocratic ticket cordial supportt
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

HoN. W. |. FERGusoN.-The Know Nothing
papers throughout the State are abusing Mr..
Ferguson in unmeasurcd terms, for announcing
his intention Of voting for Buchanan and Breck-
inrdge The reasons which Mr. Ferguson has
given for withdrawing from the American par
ty, are certainly deserving the attention Of his
late party friends. He considers that the pres
ent Presidential contest is narrowed down be-
tween Buchanan and Fremont; that Fillmore
has not the most distant chance of being elect
ed, and that by casting his vote for the latter,
he Is only assisting in the elevation of Fremont,
whose election is to be deprecated by every ma
tional man. Mr.. Fillmore is candidate against
Mr.. Buchanan in some States, aud Mr.. Fremont
in others; but in every State in the Union there
is Buchanan ticket and the most that the
friends of Fillmore can expect to do, is to throw
the election into the House of Representatives
which, in the present composition of that body
might result in the election of Fremont.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
Public debt of the United States.

From the Report of the Register of the Trea-
sury dated July Sd 1856 we learn that the total
debt of the U. S. on the 1st of June 1856 amount
ed to 4O,O49 ,3O9 IS. Since that time it has
been reduced to 32,963, 1872 9s; thus, paid on
Texas debt S6,S2O,Ol6 II, and United States
stock redeemed during the month of June $685.
800
We make up the following table from the
same report.
Amount of U. S. stock originally issued of the
loans of lS42, lS43, 1886, l847, lS4S, including
Texas loan and indemnity ....S7S,797, SIG 80
Amt redeemed up to March 4th
1893, .................,,,. ';l4@'0o9 'f
Redeemed from March 4th 1858
to July lst 1856. ........... 38,9l7 1896 20
Total amt redeemed ...... 46,060,Z54 O3
Amt now outstanding. ... 32,735 562 50
From this it will be seen that since the pres
ent administration came into power nearly $4O,-
GO6,e3O of the public debt has been paid off,
Besides this it is shown that by the judicious
management of the Treasury Department the
enormous sum Of 4,O44 ,910 80 has been saved
to. the country-thus the interest to maturity on
the S38, ,917 800 20 of loans redeemed, amounts
to Sl9 9,399,730 81. From this deduct $5,354,
Sll G5 being the total amount of premium and
interest paid, which leaves the saving of $l4,-
044 9I9 32
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

REsIGNED-It is reported that Milton s. Lath-
um has resigned his Office as collector of Gus
toms at San FranciscO,-the resignation to take
effect on the first of January next.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

LUMBER TRADE.--Since the fire, the saw mill
D. N Turner, Esq, near Nevada, has been
running night and day cutting on an average
about 10000 feet of lumber per day-making
for the whole time over $4,000 feet. At the
time of the fire he had on hand already cut
abont 35O,0 900 feet, making in all about 700. 900
feet. This has all been furnished as fast as pos
sible for the rebuilding of our city. In addition
to this, the numerous mills in the surrounding
country within twenty miles have all been busy
in supplying the demand
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
FOR SALE.

'HFshgne Boiler Iathe's AMI Smiths Forge together
4 wIVali the fixtures, tool and apparatus Of the
Nevao Iron Foundry and Machine Shop,
Compeqri be disposed Of to the advantage of the pur-
cer ifhe pre- ent proprietor IS about closing up busi-
mess preltatory for removing to the Fast.
For pa'kalars apply on the premises to
~, FDNAl,D C0AER Proprietor
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27


GERMAN VOTERS VS.. GERMAN PAPERs.-The
Cincinnati Commercial (Back Repub) enters its
claim for the GeEaaan citizens in that meridian,
after tbisRfa
"ln flll DflhnatD four German pa
perszf I've Us PtNgo weeklies-oppose the
nomiaaiion q N4s6nan."
Thiscaiin ilitts disposed of by the Cincn-
nati Egqlarr
nlesnnd the same papers supported Chase
iast4Mlf for Governor, who did not get more
thah'0he fifth of the German vote in this coun-
ty. SO it will be this fall; the masses of our
German fellow citizens are altogether too intel
ligent to be seduced into the Know Nothing
Black Republican ranks, by uniaithful and
treacherous Journalists who are working to de-
liver them over to their enemies bound hand
and foot. Our friends abroad may put down
Hamilton county as certain for Democratic
majority of ten thousand over the black repub-
lican candidate, and of this majority our citizens
Of German birth, will contribute their full pro-
portion"
Well said. The citizens of foreign birth have
too long found safe protection in the bosom
of Democracy, to leave it for those who, by
whatever name known, whether Whig. Know
Nothing, or Republican, have ever been disposed
to adopt towards them an ilibcral policy, or to
treat them with discrimination as invidous as
il would be degrading.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

A liberal donation was sent to the relief COM
mi'tee OF this place on Saturday last from citi-
zens Of Downieville, for the benefit of the
sufferers by the late fire.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

TAILORING EsTABLIsHMENT.--A G.. Pier has
opened fine stock of goods at No. 50 Broad
street, which he is prepared to make up in the
best style. His stock consists of fine cloth. cas-
sinners, silks, &c, which he warrants to be of the
best quality. Our citizens in need of clothing
should leave their measures at once.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
A Demoeratle county Convention win be

Democratic County Convention viii be
holden at Nevada City Saturday the 9th of September
next at 10 O'clock A. NJ. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the following Offices One candidate for the
Senate FIVE candidates for the Assembly; for Sheriff Clerk,
District Attorney Treasurer Assessor Public Admnisa
tor Coroner and three Supervisors. Also, to appoint
fourteen Delegates to the State Convention TO nominate
candidates for Representatives to Congress- Presidential
Electors, and candidates for other State officers.
Delegates are apportioned TO the several Townships
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

we are indebted to Langton &Co for for
wardlng letters, and other express fayors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

SUMMONS.-STATEOF OF CALIFORNIA Co,xry on NJ,
= vADA Township of Bridgeport
Teace. 1 = S
The people Of the State Of California to W F. j. HARRIS
You are hereby summone to appear before the unersned
Justice of the his Office in North san Juan in aid
Township on Thursday tae 10Th day of November A n
1896 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to answer to the complaint Of
ANIHONl CROSBY who has brought suit against you in
behalf OF AARON DAVIS for the recovery of the sum of one
hundred and eighty ioars and Ry-two cents as per
account and affidavit noe on file in the Office of the under
signed On failure to appear and answer judgement
will be rendered against you Tor said sum of one hundrS
and eghtyfve dollars ald fifty two cent damages and cos,s
of suit s
To the Sheriff Constable of said County Croetir
Make legal service aul due return hereof
Given under my hans this 10Th day of Aug 1856
R. II. FARQUHAR JP
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

) + Hamlin, of Broad street Book Store, has
our thanks for San Feancisco and Sacramento
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

BOARD OF EquAIzATIoN-Th County Super
visors, acting as Board of Equalization are
now in session, and win hold their meetings
from day to dayA until all the business before
them is dispose
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

no. IA.
A ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO THE CITY pn
n LICE.
The Trustees Of the City Of Nevada do ortan follows.
SECTION /. From and after the twelfth day of Septemb
A. d. 1856 the police rce Of the City Of Nevada shall c
sist of the MarShnl snd Deputy Marshal
SEC. ,. The Marshal shall have power by and with ~
advice and consent Of the President of tie Board of T
tees, to appt Special Policemen who shln for such
length of time may be deemed necesSart -
Pa5sed Augast =, 1856.
G T. o-fTTDN Presdcn,
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
CIGARS, cIGARsi! CIG1Rs,,,
E. S. COOPER, M. D.
SU EON

OFFICE AT EYE, EAR AND oRTIoP FpIc tyy1YN1Ry
SAN FRANCISCO.
A IL Surgical Operations Free to patent presenting
themselves at the Clinics Wednesdays and Satur.
days, at IL o'clock, p. NJ ~
Medical men Of the CITY and Pacific Coast roraIv are
respectfully invited 10 attend the InmarS on Clinical
Lays Whenever it may Be opporune for themselves
August y, 1S5G-lI-3m
TTNO ALL WHOM 1T MAY COycERN.--au
per'ons are hereby noided against purchasing note
o aha gwen oy the Undersigned TO Abraham Kendall
about the 5h day of August A. D. 1856 for lonr hundred
and nnetyone dollars said note was settled by agree
ment of parties.
MICHAEL D0UGHERTY,
NATHAN A. MOORE.
Mount Zion, Aug, l6, ls56.-474w
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

III. l.. Joachimssen is agent in this city. He
viii deliver the DEMOCRAT to subscribers and is authorized
to receive subscriptions advertisements &C, and collect
and receipt for the
z. p. Turney is our agent for Patterson and vicin
ity He authorized to receive subscriptions advertise
ments &c. and collect and receipt for the same.
~~~o~->,>S>~~~-> ~->~e~--~~~
Hoogs q Co. are authorized agents for San Fran
CISCO to receive advertisements and collect for the
A. Badlam, Jr., is our authorized agent in Sacra
mento City
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
j. L. ALDW VEIL

4TORNET AND COUNSELLOR At LAW.
p1cr, No. 10 BIcKNELL's Btcc6, BROAD ST. NEVADA
Neada Aug. 81 1s5e-l7-f
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

Orr thanks6a Ire d. the Pacific Express Coz.
fsg furnishing rs with exchanges, the delivery
Of letters a.. - 4he pastweek
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
GRAIN AND FEED STORE.

M. HAVE NOW ON HAND AND FOR SALE AT OUR
rick Builling Broad street a large quantity of
fLOVlAND GRAIN, which viii be soll cheap
-, SANFORD K son.
4'-u No. Is, Broad Street Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that thu
above named deenden not within the State it is ordered
that service be made BY publication of the summons in the
Nevada Deaocrdi once per week for months from the
date hereof
Witness my hand tbs Goth day of August, 1885,
4l-3m r. II. FARQUHAR, j. p
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
1ty COMMITTEES d nd lollowa.

In accordance with Resolution adopted
by the Democratic County Central Committee at meeting
held by them in the city Of Nevada on the 10th nst TO
Gala Convention for the purpose of nominating County
Officers and Delegates to the state Convention, the demo-
Gratis in the township of Nevada viii meet at the time pe
cited therein TO select the following number of Delegates
attend said Convention;
At the Precinct at Nevada, 10
Pleasant Flat,
kieeker's
Gold Hill,
BY Order Of Township Committee
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-08-27
Sreat 5estruS ZION OF Property by the late
Fire-SI, ,J0DO0o. New Stock on hand,
NEVADA SHOE STORR

tU7N'tI. VI ~ -. .EtII IIlFT DeTOW LNndeckerls.
A. y. F. H0Ok would respect.
assSSmfSss lly inionhis ol customers and the zay
pGbic that he has recently Yurcssel large and we'll
sorted stosk Of BOOTS SHOES and has nEOIENlD bis
store on Commercial Stree (uext door below JanderLer
Brick Sture) where he viii be happy 70 serve all who NAV
give him cali. '
He has full stock oIadcs' and Misses SHOWS c.,s
Fine BOOTS and CATERS and splendid assort,nt oe
MINING BOOTS, constantly on hand.
The Ladies and Gentlemen Of Nevada are rcsne.c,ly,
invited to call and examine my stock @'u''
Aug 2Gth fit. I r IIoo,-