The Nevada Democrat., 1856-11-19
WHOLE NO. 1863.
VARIETIES.


no doubt that this was the former course Of the
stream, and at one time it never touched the
Mississippi, but pursued the course which it has
now resumed, emptying into the Gulf far to the
west of the Mississippi. The Red river is now
low, and it remains to be seen whether, when
full, it will not reopen the outlet to the Mis-
sissippi.
POPULATION OF THE WoRLD.-The latest and
| apparently the fairest estimate of the popuia-
tion of the world, makes it eleven hundred and
! ffty-siX millions, viz: Pagans, six hundred
and seventy six millions Christians, three hun
dred and twenty millions; Mahomedans one
hundred and forty Millions and Jews, fourteen
millions OF Christians, the Church of Rome
numbers one hundred aud seventy millions;
the Greek aud Eastern Churches, sixty millions,
and Protestants, ninety millions.
JACKSON TO BE SUPPLIED WITH WATER.--The
Butte Ditch will be ready to convey water to
the town of Jackson, Amador county, by the
10th of November, instant The Sentinel says
when this happy event takes place, jackson and
vicinity may well rejoice, for they will have
ample cause. This ditch will be able to carry
a sufficient quantity of water to supply several
thousand of miners who will then have an OPP
portunity of working some of the richest ground
in Amador county. nu
EMIGRATION TO SoNoRA.--The :" Ell Clamor
Publico," of Los Angeles, says: We have been
informed that Frenchman, residing in this
city, is at present occupied in negotiation with
the Governor of Sonora, with the purpose of
organizing in California colony, composed Of
Frenchmen Spaniards, Germans and Italians,
for the purpose of cultivating the land and ex-
ploring the rich mineral country to the north
west Of the province of Sonora. o-oo
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE IN I.LINo1s.-A band
of regulators has been organized in Illinois, to
abolish the den of thieves and desperadoes that
infest Bloody Island, near St. Louis. 1t has
been for some time a favorite resort of theirs,
as it affords them shelter where they can keep
out of the reach of the st. Louis police. Num-
bers of them have often gone into that city and
escaped before hands could be laid upon them.
WArLAID BY LfoN.-As B. Defls, of Trinity
county, was crossing one Of the mountains in
the northern portion of the county, in company
I with friend, California lion, six feet three
inches and half in length, sprang from covert
upon mule he was riding A dog which was
accompanying the party, Immediately seized
the lion by the throat, and he received five shots
before he fell dead.
A GRIZZLY KILLED.--On Monday, the 10th,
large grizzly was killed about eight miles from
French Camp, on the Stockton and Stanislaus
road. He was making his way from the edge
of the woods to the Stanislaus, when he vas
discovered by Mr.. Van Voler, who followed lin
FIVE miles, during which time he fired four rife
shots, the last Of which proved successful.
CoTroN.-A comparison between american
and East Indian cotton shows difference of one
hundred per cent in favor Of the former. The
cotton of the East Indies contains twenty-five
per cent of waste, while that of the United States
contains only twelve and half. The fibre Of
the latter also excels that of the former.
MINING IN TnlNI1Y.-The Trinity Journal says
that 81, SOC, 900 in gold dust has been taken out
in that county during the past year, by about
1900 understanding an average of 81 600 to
the man. Pretty good wages as they can work
only about eight months in the year for want
Of water.
TUo1uMNE CouNrY.-The vote in Tuolutnne
county this year will very nearly reach seven
thousand The Columbian says that this is an
| Increase of over thousand votes since last
year. The town of Columbia polls three hun
dred more votes than it did last year.
CHILDREN IN MARYsvuLE.--A recent census
of Marysville shows that the number of children
in the town between the ages of four and eigh-
teen is sos OF this number 265 are females,
and 23S males. The number under four years
is 800. u0ri uTr1
PIONEER CLCB.-The pioneers of Trinity coun-
ty have formed club composed of the earliest
settlers in that county. 1t is the intention Of
the club to meet at stated intervals, and have
dinners, with orations, poems, &c
METHODIST PAPER-At the conference meet
ing of the Methodist Church, recently held in
Sacramento, about $4,000 was subscribed for
the purpose of starting new paper, to be de-
voted to the interest Of that church.
FILED CoN.-The San Francisco Chronicle
learns that there are a number of five and ten
dollar pieces in circulation which have been
filed around the edges so as to reduce their
value materially. Look out for them.
GoNE--The last remnant of the San Fran
cisco Vigilance Committee has disappeared.
! The bell that crowned their rooms has been
! taken down. t
SENTENCED Nathan Cottle, convicted Of
the murder of young Cole, at Volcano, and
who, upon second trial, convicted, has
been sentenced by Judge Creaner to be hung
on Friday Dec. 10Th.
CoSsuI. DnLoN.-The French residents of San
Francisco are preparing to present Consul
Dillon with handsome testimonial on the oc-
casion of his departure for his new station in
Dominica.
APPoINrMENr.-Th Governor has appointed
Charles E. Williams Judge Of the 18th Judicial
District, composed of the counties of Trinity
and Humboldt, in place of j. S. Pitzer, resigned.
| RAIN AND oN0W.--Inere mas Deen cousiuerapie
rain and snow in Plumas county during the
past week. The Yuba river is reported to be
slightly swollen in consequence.
CLERK OF TEHAMG CoUNTY.-Thos. ]. Butler
was elected Clerk of Tehama county without q
dissenting voice. He run on the American
ticket, anu had no opposition.
OTTER AND BEAvER.-It is said that quite
number of trappers are engaged on the head
waters of Sacramento river, in taking otter and
beaver.
BETTING ON THE EIECroN.-ln Marysville, 1t
is estimated that upwards of $4,000 changed
hands on the result of the election in that
county,