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The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. "a, 1856.


A LAWYER, who seems to be in pursuit oil
knowledge under difficulties, through the col
uuns of the Journal, is handed over to us, to be
instructed as to the meaning Of the phrase, ''pa-
ternal dower; We advise "a lawyer" when
out of Court, ito throw Bouvier to the dogs"
and the next time he goes into the Journal Of
fee, to consult the "Devilp or Noah Webster,
whichever he may happen to have the greatest
regard for. Should he appealto the latter, (and
we confess our preference for bis authority }
and remain unenlghtened although it may
sound rather disrespectful towards member Of
that usually astute conffaternity, we shall be
forced to conclude that there is less fault in the
offending phrase, than in the capacity of" law
yerv to understand it. In the last contingency
we suggest to lawyer, in view of the demand
there viii be for lodgings at the opening of the
legislature, that he should propel himself to the
State Capitol, and post on his upper story, 'un-
furnished rooms to let" Perhaps the editor Of
the Journal, who is both editor and legislator.
may find suitable accommodations inside. AL
though snail, they win doubtless prove large
enough, and quite snug s,i.sa
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

ted poor devil, whomit becomes apIty to en-
courage in bis mania, and to expose in the
manner he has been. His agent, who it is said
is using him only for his own gain, was taken
from the stage, after the close of the perform
ance, by a number of persons and was forced to
undergo the pleasant exercise of riding on
rail- If It be true, as stated that he is the mopn-
tebank, while McDermott is the tooland victim,
should he next be treated to a coat of tar
and feathers he will get no more than he de-
serves No one could have witnessed the exhl-
bition of Monday night without feeling that
throughout, had it not been highly ludicrous, 1t
would have been in the highest degree cruel
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Rich DIGGTxes.--We were shown fine bar
of gold yesterday at the Banking House of Will
Hanson Il Dawley, the value of which, was over
5000, the whole being the product Of last
weeks work in the Nevada shaft, located on
Shelby Ill., The fortunate owners in this shaft
the richness of which has been chronicled from
time to time during the past year, are Messrs
John Grove, A. d. Allen, G. II. Seymour, and
three Others, making six interests in all. The
assay was made by our friend Schotte, whose
skill and accuracy in refining and computing
the value of the precious metals, are invariably
verified by the returns of the United States
mint aa ~
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

ROYAL ARCH MAsoNs.--At regular meeting
Of the Nevada R. A. Chapter, No 6, held on
Monday evening, Dec. 22d, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing Masonic year,
TIL. Caswell, M. E. H. p; Chas. Marsh, E. X.
Niles searls, E. s.. J. II. Helm, G. H.; Thos
Hawley, T. S.; Sol. Kohlman, r. A. c.; 7. H.
Rolfe, NJ. of 3D. ": A. B. Swan, NJ of I'd V.
VIM Mccormick, NJ. of lst v; Williamson,
Treasurer; S. W. Boring se'cy; J. W. Hastings,
Guard The officers will be installed on Satur-
day next at 2 oclockP NJ, at the Masonic Hall
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

ls MISREPRESENTATION Cottle was hung on Fri
day last at jackson, Amador county, for the
murder of r. S. Cole, in Volcano, last January
He made speech of about an hour and quar-.
ter, in which he exhibited no perceptible sign Of
repentance, and seemed to think he had done
perfectly right in killing Cole. He was particu
larly bitter against the crowd that had come
I to witness his execution.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

INFORMATION WANTED-Of Benjamin Atwill,
blacksmith, aged about 80 years, formerly OF
Salem, Mass. When last heard from, about
three years since, he was in Shasta county. He
has brother living at Salem, Mass, and an
aged mother residing at Portsmouth, N. H., who
are anxious to learn whether he is living Oh
dead. Any information in regard to him, di
reeted to the Gazette Office, Columbia, will be
thankfully received
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Masonic ELEcrIoN, AT q stated meeting Of
Quitman Lodge, No. ss, F. A. NJ. held at their
Lodge rooms at Orleans FIat,o n Saturday even
ing, the goth inst, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing Masonic year, A Hama,
w. M; R. B. Moyes. S. W.. Thos. Triplet, J. W.;
John Caldwell, Treasurer; s. B. Hickman, se'cy;
J. D. Reed, s, D. ~. B, Cazean, J. D.; John
Moyes, II. Grunman, Stewards; J. P. Brenton
Marshal; w. H. Hopkins, Tyler.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24
common school Meeting.

Pursuant to an adjourned meeting of Dec. l3tn
meeting of the qualified electors of the first
Scool District, Nevada Township, metat Flur-
shutz hail. on Saturday Dec. goth.
On motion, J. N. Turner Esq. was called to
the chair, and Geo. o. Kilbourne chosen Secre-
tary of the meeting.
In accordance with resolution adopted at a
former meeting, appointing committee to ex-
anime all eligible locations for school house,
the following report was read and submitted;
The undersigned, appointed as committee
to select q site or location for sehooi-h0use,
would respectfully represent that they have
spent some time in examining and ascertalnlng
the best and cheapest locality, andln their opln-
ion the lot owned by the Rev. Mr.. Warren, in
the rear of his dwelling house, combines the
most advantages, and is the most favorable site
for the location of the proposed school house.
The lot which we have selected, contains an
area of about one acre, and the price for which
it can be obtained, is 5000. ..
Your committee in making this selection,
have been governed by the following reasons:
LIST. 1t is removed from the business thorough
fares, aud from the noise aud hustle of the town.
I'd 1t is not contiguous to any lot whereon
uutBub' pC, OA WI -NAN~"SN'
which would endanger it by fire. ~ +
3d. 1t is high, salubrous and healthy loca-
ton, aid at the same time commodious and ca
silly accessible from all parts of the city. Water
can be readily obtained from the Nevada Water
company or by digging a well about 80 feet
deep on the western portion of the premises
Several other locations were before your COM
mittee for consideration, but none of them in
their opinion combined the advantages required
for such location. Therefore, they have unan-
mously made the selection above described, and
hoping that it may prove acceptable, this report
is respectfully submitted, aud your committee
ask to be discharged from further duty in the
matter. .t.ts
Wm. j. KNOX. Chm of Com.
On motion the report was accepted, and the
schoo-house located in accordance with the rec
ommendation of the committee, and the meeting
adjourned
= a J. N. TURNER, Chairman.
GEo O. KuLBOURNF. Scc'Y.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

SAN Francisco soRrP.---The scrip of the city
OF San Francisco is worth but twenty cents on
the dollar. 1t is said that the city is absolved
by recent decisions from paying about $780,
600 Of its debt. The Herald proposes that the
Legislature be petltioned to allow the city tc
confirm the sale Of city slips, which has been
pronounced invalid on account Of informality
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

New SroRE.-Mr. R. Fininger has recently
opened store on Broad street, at P. Hendrick-
son's old stand. He keeps on hand a splendid
assortment of liquors, and persons in want of
any thing in his line will lose nothing by giving
him call. IL. -. u.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Notice.-The undersigned wohld respectfully ,ns
the public that he has purchased the Drug Store on
mercial street recently established by D. Thayer
Francisco, which contains full stock of FRESH bpSa
from the best English and other European manuiactr,,
and such Be depended upo,i also com,,..
assortment of the finest Pcrfumeies and articles Of
together wha full supply of every thing belongings n,
business. The Store is under the management of Doo
CARNAS who will devote particular attention 10 h,,.
the establishment conducted in such manner as n
the confidence of the public. a'gi gli.I
N. B-Physican's prescriptions properly Compounds
tn GEO o. K1IB0uRN.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

We call the attention of our readers to the
advertisements of Cody q May. proprietors of
the 4Old Shenandoah The style and comfort
of this establishment they will be better inform
ed of by accepting their invitation to drop in
and partake of its hospitalities
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

EMPIRE County ARGus.--This paper, printed
at Coloma, the publication of which has for some
time been suspended, made its appearance again
on Saturday last 1t is under the conduct of
H. F. Smith, and is to be Democratic paper.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

TAXABLE PRoPERTY OF oFNEvADA.-The City As
SCISSOR has completed his work of assessing the
property in the city subject to taxation. The
total amount of taxable property in the city &C.
cordlng to the Assessors books, is 81, ,O33,37O.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

NEW YEARS ePARrY.-Messrs. Buchanan Il
Lawrence, of Orleans Flat, give ball at the
Orleans Hotel in that place, on New Years
Eve. A pleasant time may be anticipated by
those who design to attend
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

J. E. Hamlin, of Broad Street Book Store,
has placed us under obligations for papers and
magazines received by the Sonora, and for San
Francisco weekIies.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Geo. Welch, of the Pioneer Book Store, Main
street. has our thanks for late Atlantic papers;
also, for Sacramento and San Francisco dailies.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

SHIPMENT OF SPECIE. The mail Steamer So
nora, which sailed for Panama on the goth inst,
2 took out sl,797, ,O13 in specie
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Hon. John NJ Clayton, distinguished U. s.
Senator from Delaware, died Nov. 9th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24
OLD SHENANDOAH BILLIARD sAIooN

Basement Kidd Knozs Brick Bsffb, corner Of Bropd
and Pine streets.
TTNHIS CAPACI0US SALOON amongst the largest in III,
State and fitted up in the most elegant STYLE has been
purchased by the subscribers and is open for the A.
commota and comfort of their friends and the Pubc
generally. They pledge themselves at all times 10 weom
all who may favor them with CALL and by attention to
business to make this the Saloon Of Nevada and one in
every way worthy the hosptabe OF Od Shenandoah
The bar will at all times be supplied with the best
Liquors Wines. &C., whichthe Market Of San Francisco
can afford.
The billiard Tables are new and of the hgAeSs
finish and workmanship, and furnished with and
balls selected with great care,
Give us a Call. w
--I1t-- JESSE CODY,
l2-u .at. -s,,- t-,r D, GEORGE. MAY
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Religious Notice.--The REV E. COOPER :,
Protestant Episcopal Chucrh, will hold service n =,
shutz bnilding, (up stairs) Main street. on supdav %
at IL O'Clock A. N.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

Nevada Temple OF Honor Nos s.A-N,s.,.
Monday evening at Temperance Hall, at o'cloct VIZ
Visiting Brethren in good standing are ever welo,
A. r. CHURCH, W. R. Com H. B. PALMER. W - :.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

CONSTABLE'S SALE.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA
" County of Nevada ss-By virtue of an Execution 10
me delivered issued from the Court Of j. X Barry ESQ.,
acting Justice of the Peace in and f the County aore
said bearing date necember 10Th d. 1856, TO satisfy
Judgement rendered by j X Barrv the 18th dav Of
December A. u. 1856, in favor of GEQRGEi w. SFLBY
y CO.. and against JOHN Spl2ER, Tor the sum Of
sl23 S1o0 rebt interest, damages and costs of suit
have taken in Execution and will sell to tile highest bid.
der for cash certain House and lot sitatem IN Orleans
Flat the upper Reservoir the 18th day Of Janua
nv A. D. 1857 between the hours of i0roclock A. NJ and
O'Clock p NJ in front of the orleans Hotel in Orleans
Fiat Eureka Township subject TO redemption according
TO the Statute in such made aud provided, AYS
Taken the property Of John Spzer to s the above
demands and accruing costs. December 18Th A. d. 1856
123w A. 7. WAGENER Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24
f. & A. Ne,

Anniversary OF ST. John the Evangelist.
TTNHE members of Rough Ready Lodge. No. 81, j. A.
M viii celebrate the anniversary of ST John the Evan
gelist BY public demonstration at Rough & Ready On
Monday, the 29th ins instead Of Saturday the 17 ihe
proper anniversary. 'I'
The exercises will consist of public Installation of
Officers elect for the ensuing year PROCESSION aud Orsou
by distinguished member of the craft and dinner and
be followed by Ball in the evening which, the public
invited to attend All members of the Graft in good
standing invited to attend gpeY Of the Lodge dur
ing the exercises of the day.
A. c. KEAN,
r- ~ j. X. SMITH
JOHN MONTGOMERY
- GEORGE W WEAVks, 3orT4
'.h .H44.. c. BECKMAN. - ..fi,--, f.v
INV Committee OF Arrangenlents,.i
r. HOTTIE,
ASSAY 0fFTcE-NO 80 MAIN STREET NEVADA.
At Williamson & Dawleys Banking House.
G0ID DUST AND ORES of every description assayed
VI promptly and faithfully and returns made in from
six TO twenty four hours-in Bars Coin.
EnI guarantee my Assays and will pay any differences
that may arise in the same, with the Assays of anyo the
U. s Mnts. ~ 2 -
as Refers to any the Gold Dust Buyers Of Nevada
and vicinity. loft inoif asn sl
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24

MAJ. Eaton, Secretary of War under President
Jackson, died at Washington Nov. 18th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-24
ctTATEc OTNCALIFORNIA. County of Ncva

CtTATE OENCALIFORNIA, Cotnity of Ncva-
y da, ssn the District Court Of The 4th Judicial Dis.
rct. ISAAC II. COIN His Creditors, In the matter
ofthe application Of the above named Isaac II, Cohn an H.
solvent debtor TO be discharged from his debts PGrsua
order of the Hon Niles Soarls Judge Of the Court
aforesaid Notice hereby given to the creditors OF said In
solvent to and appear before said Judge within thirty
days from the date OF the publication ofths notice Al hi
Chambers in Nevada City County aforesaid to shoa
any they have why the prayer of said nolvent should
not be granted and he he discharged from hi debts in e
! manner prescribed By law. +.i,I. aHI
In testimony whereof have hereuno set my han1 aud
impressed the seal Of said County, this 2o day Of ccA
Der, A, u. 1856.
12-4w = J.H. BoSlwICK, Clerk
CSTATIG OF CALIEaORNIA, JounT ). .SII, NGvs;-
- da, SIN the District Court Of the nth judicial Dis
trict. JOHN IERIZNGER VS. Ilis Creditors In the mat
ter Of the application OF John erlzner the above named
nsolvent debtor to be discharged from his deb!s Per
ant to order of the Hon Niles Searles Judge Of the
Court aforesaid Notice is hereby given 70 the creditors of
said nsoyent be and appear before said Judge in opcn
Court at Nevada city and County Aforesaid within thry
days from the date Of the publication of this notice. 10 wl
the 26h day of january 1857 in the forenoon Of said
day, to show any they have why the prayer Of
said nsoven should not be granted and lie be discharged
from his debts in the manner prescribed 10y law.
In testimony whereof have hereuno set my hand and
Impressed the seal Of said Court This I'D doy cember
A. d. 1886. l2-4w j. II. BOSTNICK Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-11
GOV. AIKEN.

We find the following article republished
in the Charleston Courier from that vile
Abolition sheet, the New York Enquirer.
We do not credit the imPutation upon Gov.
Aiken which it conveys
"a SIGNIFICANT ISCIDENT.-A public
speaker, in addressing large Republican
meeting in Providence, the other dav, took
occasion to draw contrast not only between
Massachusetts and South Carolina, but be-
tween the true and false gentleman in Caro-
lima notwithstanding in the latter eonnec-
tion the generous bearing of Governor
Aiken in conducting Speaker Banks to the
Chair. and the brutal assault of Preston
;. Brooks, upon Senator Sumner. After
the meeting he was greatly surprised to re-
eriye mote from Governor Aiken himself.
stating that he had heard the speech and
soliciting the pleasure of personal inter
view. The speaker had not imagined that
Governor lkfnw was within thousand miles
of Providence, Under the circumstances.
and ID prevent DEMONSTRATION, he thoupbt
it more proper 70 refrain from the interview
and sent tn Governor Aiken a courteous
note excusing himself. A very handsome
letter was received in reply. expressing
great satisfaction at the whole tone and
tenor of all the speeches upon the occasion.
and indicating a general concurrence in the
sentiments uttered,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-11
A NUT FOR THE ABoLITIoN1sTs.

On Friday last, respectable and intel
ligcnt free negro woman, appeared i'll court
before his Honor Judge Gilmer and made
application for leave under our laws, to sell
herself to James j. Tinsley Esq, of Cas-
cade in this county as q slave. His Honor
instituted very rigid inquiries into her mo
tives Sc, and caused both parties to I'M
dergo q careful examination on oath, to show
tkat no improper or undue influence had
been brought to hear, and that this step
was of her own wish and will. Her value
was then estimated at nine hundred dollars,
and the order WIS accordingly made that
upon Dir. Tinsloy's paying $3.50, or one
half her value, and giving bond to the amount
of $500 that she should not become char.
geable to the county, she should become his
slave. The womanis 81 years old. healthy,
of fine size and has three children, and is
besides woman of most excellent char
HCter.
Mr. Tinsloy is one of the first citizens in
this county, of intelligence, integrity and
influence, and is withall good and true
American, who favors the extens ion OF
slavery.-Danrille Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-11

DEcREAsE OF sfocK IN sOurnwEsrpDx
VmorSIa.-Thc Floyd (va.) Intelligence,
learns from gentlemen who has beer /.
close observer for number of wears .n5
who resides in the Southwest, that a..
win be great falling off in the resop,co.
of that section of the State, in consequence
OF her decrease in stock driving. Notwitb.
standing large number of cattle had
passed down the valley, yet that after all
had been driven, which is the case pow
there is a falling off effrom 1e, 900 to 2ooOo
on the amount drove last year, from Ten.
nessee and Southwestern Virginia, the
decrease being principally from the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-11
FROST AS A MANURE.

We know of no treatment so directly
beneficial for almost every class of soils as
that of throwing up land in narrow ridges,
in the fall or early winter. There are few
soils worth cultivating at all, that do not
contain more or less materials which can
be made available toplants by the combined
action of air and frost.
Take two plots of heavy soil side by side,
and let one lie unmoved till spring, while
the other is deeply plowed in autumn, and
the result will be very visible in the
spring crop. But the manner of blowing
is important. To secure the greatest
possible advantage, single furrow should
be thrown up, and another back furrow
directly upon it, so as to produce high
ridge, and another ridge is to be made III
the same manner with a deep dead-furrow
between the two. The process is to be
continued thus through the field, so that
when finished, it will present surface of
high ridges and deep dead burrows,
succeeding each other, about once in two
OF two and a half feet. If prepared in this
way, the frost will penetrate far downward,
loosening and disintegrating the soil below
the burrows, while the ridges will crumble
down, as they will not hold water the air
will circulate freely through them, decom-
posing the mineral portions, and conveying
in the ammonia and other gases. This
operation will be equal to ten or more loads
of good manure, upon clay or compact
soils.
In the Spring it will only be necessary
to run a plow once or twice through the
center Of each ridge, and then level the
whole down with heavy harrow.
Another advantage in this process, is that
when land is thus prepared, it dries out and
warns several days earlier in the Spring.
Again, there are some soils that are
exhausted upon the surface, but which
contain poisonous substances in the subsoil
If this subsoil is thrown up in contact with
air and frost during winter, these poisonous
compounds Casually proto-sulphate of iron
or mangnese) will be destroyed, or changed
to a harmless form, during the winter.
The above practiceis especially to be
recommended in the garden. One of the
most successful cultivators of an acre of
ground in our acquaintance, digs it up in
the fall to the depth of three or four feet,
making deep trenches and high ridges, so
that the whole acre appears to be covered
with high winrows OF hay placed closely
together.
We strongly urge every farmer who has
not tried this method, to lay out their plans
now for experiment in this way, on
larger or smaller scale, during the present
season.-Ayricurohst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-11-11
The Duel bctsgeen Messrs. Pryor
and FInneys
EXCHANGE HOTEL,

EXCHANGE HOTEL
Richmond, Nov. 2, 1856.
To the Editors of The S. s. Democrat -
You will no doubt, have had, previous to
this reaching you, whole series of reports
relative to the recent duel between Roger
A. Pryor, of the Richmond Enquirer, and
DIR. Oswald Finney, Senator from the Ac-
comac district. The following particulars
are reliable: On Friday afternoon Or.
Finney, whilst at this Hotel, became very
taikatiYe with some acquaintances and a
group of bystanders. on the political SUI
iects of the day, abiding to persons and
particulars, and referring to Mr.. Pryor, in
no very becoming language, branding him
as coward &c. Mr. Pryor hearing of
DIR. FPS remarks, proceeded to the hotel
to learn if the report was true, and for the
purpose of chastising him with small cane.
Here he learned DIR. F. was at dinner, so at
Mr. P.'s request Mr. Irving waited on DIR. F.
informing him that Mr. p. wished to see
him.
Understanding that DR.. f. was armed,
Mr. P. procured a pistol, and, on DIR. +.
coming out of the hotel on the sidewalk
Mr. P. met him, and demanded to know if
what he had heard was true; DIR. T. answer
ed in the affirmative; whereupOn Mr. p.
struck him with his open hand, then step
ping back and drawing his pistol. Being
informed that DIR. F. was unarmed, he put
his pistol in his pocket and repaired to his
room.
That night Dr. F. sent Mr. P. challenge
by the hands of his friend, DR.. A. Marshall,
and the next morning the parties met at
the back of the Hollywood Cemetery, on
the canal, in Henrico county, some two
miles from the city, where at ten PAGES they
stood and fired. Mr. P, firing at the word
''one," the ball passing on the hip and
around the back of his antagonist, where
it came through and fell on the ground,
causing flesh wound. The fire of DR.. +.
had no effect on Mr.. P, and all parties
were then driven home. DIR. F.'s condition
is not dangerous.