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The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
W. T. ANDERSON. Secretary.

INDICTED Y Limantour, the great land
pirate who claimed nearly all the City and
County Of San Francisco, under pretended
Spanish grant, was indicted on Thursday last.
inthe U. S. District Court of San Francisco, for
forgery. He was Immediately taken into custo-
dy, and his bail fixed at. $4,000 Not being
able to procure bondsmen, he was afterwards
lodged in Jail. Emile Letanneur, the private
secretary of Limantour, was taken before the
grand jury, and on being questioned, acknowl-
edged that the papers were forgery, and said
that he wrote them himself at the ingtigation of
Limantour. Letannenr was taken into custody
but afterwards released on his own recogni-
SAME. Limantour is indicted under the laws
of the United States, which fixes the punish
ment from one to ten years imprisonment in the
pcnitentiary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

The OCEAN TELEgRAPH.-.The n. Y. Journal
Of Commerce states that arrangements for lay
ing the wire across the Atlantic are not vet
complete, but the telegraph connection between
st. Johns, New Brunswick, and New York. is
very nearly finished The two marine cables
between st, Johns and Prince Edwards island,
and across the Gulf of ST. Lawrence-one over
fifteen miles in length, and the other eighty
five-are found to be complete and in the host
working order. The entire expenditure on this
important enterprise, up to the present time, is
between six and seven hundred thousand dol
lars The cost of the ocean survey was de.
frayed by the o. S. government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17


MASONIC ELEcrIoNs.--At a stated meeting of
Nevada Lodge, No. 13, F. 4 A. NJ, held on Sat
urday evening last, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing Masonic year: Thos. P.
Hawley, w. NJ; A. B. Swan, S. W.; WI. Phil
lips, j. W; ]. Williamson, Treasurer; J. +. Ru-
dolph, sec'y.; J, W. Hastings, Tyler, = III
4 AT q regular communication of Minnesota
Lodge, No. 81, F. & A. NJ, held Monday eve
ming, 9Th inst, the following officers were cho-
sen for the ensuing year: ]. S, Blackwell, W.
NJ; A. Whelan, S. W.; S. A. fTyree, J. W.; H..
McNulty, T.; L. Goodwin, S.; C. Fl. Fish, S. d.:
l.. Williams, J. D.; J. Blackburn, Tyler.
AT stated meeting of Forest City Lodge, T..
& A. NJ, held last Thursday night, the follow
ing officers were duly elected to serve for the
ensuing year: John Kirkpatrick, W. NJ; VIM
Fleming, S. W.; Geo. Hopkins, J. W; E. Lev.
ingston, T.; v. J. Van DOren, S.; James Ga
veny, S. D.; John Baldwin, j. D.; C. ]. Hough.
falling, Tyler. ~
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
f.on,nor sebool Meeting.

At ameeting of the qualified electors OF the
First School District Nevada township, held
pursuant to notice at Flurshutz Hall in Nevada
on Saturday the 18th inst, for the purpose Of
locating school house for said district, the
following proceedings were had
On motion J. II. Bostwick was called to the
chair and ". F. Anderson was appointed secre7
tary Of the meeting. ii't -
The following resolution was then adopted:
RESOLVED, That Messrs. w. J. Knox, J. N. Tur-
ner, j. H. Bostwick, j. r. Whitney and j. A.
Swartz be and they are hereby appointed acom-
rnittee to examine all eligible lots for school
house within the city of Nevada which may be
for sale, and to report the size location and
price Of each to meeting of the qualified elcc-
tors to be held on Saturday next, the 20th inst.
at O'Clock p NJ.
On motion the meeting then adjourned to
meet pursuant to the above resolution.
r. J. H. BOSTWICK, President.
w T. ANDERSON Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

PRoPosED TELEGRAPH ExTENsloN.---A writer
in the Mariposa Gazette urges the extension of
the telegraph wires from the Stockton and So
nora lines to Mariposa. The route proposed is
from Mariposa to Sherlock's, thence on to Shcr-
locks Flat, from there 10 Coulterville, thence
on 10 Jacksonville, and from thence TO connect
at Chinese Camp. The proposed line would
pass through portion of the best mining local
ities in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

LANGToN & Cove are pleased to learn
from the Sierra Citizen that Messrs. Langton II
Co. have arranged their affairs so that their
business will go on as usual. When this itelli-
gence was received in Downieville on Friday
evening last the joy of the citizens of that place
knew no bounds Cannon were fired. bonfire
lit up, and torchlight procession marched
through the streets. After travcrsng the
streets the procession marched to the residence
Of Mr.. Langton, who called out by the cheers
of the crowd, made his appearance, and re-
turned his thanks in neat speech, for this ex-
hibtion Of regard on the part Of his fellow citi-
zens. Altogether it was spontaneous tribute
to private enterprise and worth, which the most
distinguished of psblic men might have cnvied.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

WALKING MATcH.-The two pedestrians, Jas.
Kennovan and Walter Trainer, recently got up
walking match against time and each other.
They commenced walking in San Francisco on
Wednesday last, at two o'clock in the afternoon
continuing till Friday morning at O'Clock,
when Trainer began bleeding at the mouth and
nose, and finally gave out. His ancles and
limbs were swollen and sore. Kennovan, how
ever, remaned..at his task, and it is said propo-
ses 10 walk 12O consecutive hours.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

The CRY DEBT.--The Journal of last Friday
understands that it is seriously contemplated
by the Trustees to run the city in debt beyond
the limit fixed by the charter. The city charter
has clause prohibiting the Board of Trustees
from contracting debts which in the aggregate
shall exceed five thousand dollars, and we have
good reason to believe that the present Board
have never had any intention of going beyond
this amount. The outstanding city scrip which
has been Issued this year now amounts TO near
/ five thousand dollars, and the debt has been
contracted principally in making permanent
improvements in the city. 1t was absolutely
necessary that the bridges, which were swept
away by the fire of last July, should be rebuilt,
and instead of leaving this work to be done by
private subscription, as heretofore has been the
case, the Trustees considered that it would be
more just and equitable for the city to do it in
its corporate capacity, so that all would be
compelled to pay alike for improvements which
were for the bcne6tof the city. These improve.
ments are of the most substantial character
and particular pains have been taken by the
Trustees to have every thing done at the lowest
possible cost. The expenditures of the city
since the fire have amounted to about fifty-fve
hundred dollars, and Of this sum, at least fouI
thousand dollars has been expended in building
and repairing bridges, and other works of o
similar character. The only revenue which has
been collected thus far, has been derived from
licenses. In consequence of the heavy losse,
sustained by our citizens by the fire, the Trus.
tees put off the collection of the property tax
until near the close of their term of Office. d"
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

Loss or TIE Brig FAwN.--By the arrival of
the bark Mallory, from Goose Bay. we learn
that the brig Fawn, Capt Bunker, hence for
Umpqua river, was capsized about twenty miles
north of that river in a southwest gale, on the
I'D of November. She afterwards drftcd
ashore above Franciscan river, and will be a
total loss. The Mate and three seamcn were
drowned, and the Captain and the rest of the
crew were rescued by an Indian in q canoe
The Fawn was owned by Capt Bunker and Mr..
Macy, and bad on board at the time of the dis
aster cargo worth $60,0O0-S. r. Herald
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

CHURCH FEsTIvAL.-The Ladies of Nevada arc
to hold a festival on New Years eve. at Tenn
perance Hall, lower end of Broad street, for the
benefit of the Catholic church. AS the members
of this denomination now for the first time ap-
peal to the generosity of the citizens of Nevada
in order to enable them to complete their church
edifce, we must express the wish that it may
meet with liberal response. A fine supper will
be prepared and as the occasion is sort of q
holiday, a band Of music will be provided to
please the ear and perhaps TO guide the graceful
steps of the quadrille.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

QUARTZ MINING IN MARIPosA.--The Goz,ts
says: 'At mill near Mariposa, so tons of
quartz has been crushed, taken from vain re-
Gently opened although discovered in 1885,
Thirty tons, considered as refuse rock, paid SIS
per ton; and the balance, so tons, yielded S43
per ton. The vein is favorably situated, and in
thickness varies from eight inches to two feet,
so far as has yet been prospected. Large
amounts of quartz are being taken out at pres
ent-much of it shows gold sufficient to indicate
being very rich.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

ANNIVERSARY BAIL.-A Masonic Ball, given
by the Rough x Ready Lodge, will come off in
that place ON Monday the 29th instant, to cele-
brate the anniversary of st. John, the Eyange-
list. The ball is given on the 29th, in conse-
quence of the anniversary falling on Saturday.
A public installation of the officers of Rough "
Ready Lodge will be held on the same day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

TRAIN or SADDLE IIoRsEs.-Wc learn from the
Forest City Demoera that Messrs. Rice x Keaton
have established train of saddle horses be-
tween Forest City and Nevada. Persons wish
ing to travel either way can be accommodated
by calling at the Empire Livery and Exchange
stables, Forest City, or at the American stables,
Nevada
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

NEALTH OF THE MEXICAN CHuRcH.AA very
ts large proportion OF the wealth of Mexico is in
the. ho o9ercn IL has been stated by some writer's
amount of $500, ,OOO,OO0, and that ts onro W tne
come is not less than $4,000. 900. This snm IN,
seems almost incredible, considering the noyor'
y OF the less than 100000 from whom Il i
drawn, but Baron Humboldt believes the ast; i
N mate 10 be rather under, than over the actnaI
ngures, ana that other writer's bear him ont in
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

The WEATHER.-After the recent heavy
SHOWS, followed hard frosty weather, causing a
suspension of payment at the miners exchequer.
AS we go to press however warm and genial
rain has set in giving assurance of a speedy re-
sumption of specie payments.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

BURIED IN A TuNNEI.-Two men by the name
of Vim. Ward and Tbos Davis lost their lives
by tie caving in of tunnel near Folsom, on
Wednesday last Notwithstanding the utmost
exertions of their friends, their bodies were not
recovered until Saturday three days after the
accident happened.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

PARDoN.-We understand that steps have been
taken to procure pardon for John Walsh. who
was convicted about two weeks since of an as
sault upon Major Jack Downing, with intent to
commit murder. Petitions to that effect are
now in circulation in this county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
MARRIED..

On the evening of the 18th instant at the residence Of
Joseph Richardson, Esq by Judge T. H. Caswel Dr. J.
RUDoLrI, and Mrs. JULIA A. SWIFT all of this city.
With the above notice such bounful supply Of
that celebrating beverage known eidsick as TO lead
to fear design against prpverbia sobriety We
however called in the aid Of sufficient number of the
Doctors friends and ours ami facing the protious cast
drank eternal sunshine to the halpy pair
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

SNow.-There is now more snow upon the
nils in the upper part of this county than has
fallen at this time of year. since the winter of
1928. AT Alpha it is from three to four feet
deep.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

PAPER FOR SALIENT. John Platt publisher
OF the Forest City Democrat, is desirous Of dis
posing of one half of that establishment to a
good practical printer
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

L EcIAMPsus VTus.-This ancient and honora-
Ole order has been revived in our city, and are
engaged in the initiation of many of our prom
inent citizens.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

The Roads are now in miserable condition
In this section, in consequence of heavy rains.
The Sacramento stages are frequently DELAYED
till eight aud nine O'Clock.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

The BOARD OF SUPERVISORS met on Monday
last The principal business transacted was the
granting of licenses for Toll bridges.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

CoLoRED CoNvENrIoN.--The colored people of
California held convention at Sacramento on
last week Their object is to prevail on the cit
izens Of this State to permit them to testify in
all cases before our courts, and to improve their
condition generally. .....
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

For THE ATLANTIC SrArEs.-The Nicaragua
steamer Sierra Nevada will leave for San Juan
on the 10th instant, with passengers. DC. for
New York. htr ,. ''-
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

NEW PAPER.-A new daily paper, entitled the
City Item, has made its appearance at Sacra-
mento. We have not yet seen it,
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

- ana township. Justices Court before I NJ tIark
justice oi the Peace in said Township -
4. LIeteIt d Co. Is. S. S. Darts and rife
tne above plaintiffs have commenced their
scanc s. lien on the following described premises viz
noa % Two story wooden house on the east side and
% % e e9t OF Main street in the City Of Nevada next to
na M @ hesterant on the ground formerly
and NJ. A. Davis his wife s'"e " o. " ~
whereas the said lien of the plaintiffs has been
o Y the Judgment of this court against the said
pscs NOW therefore, all persons holding or claiming
o Wy ssid premises hereby notified to be and
f oa peore me at my Office, IN the City of Nevada on
hibit proofs of their liens 'fl'7fTf' 'ffF H--'Vs 'H
pated this 9th day of December, 1885. yggyIsET
ti-oNF j. N. CLARK .Insficn of fhn Peace.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

laiSERGENr AT ARNs.-Mr. Elias Sadborrough
rutherford, of this county, win be a candidate
for Sergent at Arms Of the Assembly at the ap-
preaching session. n st-
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17


Nails Passengers and Treasure, on
saturday, December Goth, at IL NJ.
Passengers by this line landed at San Juan upon the
eompanys Wharf and proceed Immediately by comfortable
Coaches to Virgin Bay where they embark at the Wharf
which has recently been rebuilt upon the splendid new
steamer SAN CARLOS for the Atlantic steamer The health
" 'ne lshmus is excellent and passengers may rely upon
safe comfortable and speedy voyage through This route
peg 100 miles shorter than any other passengers via
Nicaragua avoid the great heat of the Tropics and the
levers and debility too apt to result from such exposure
Passengers for New Orleans by this line GO direct from San
Juan del Nore, without touching any intermediate mort
The SIERRA NEVADA connects with the favorite steam
ships ships TEXAS, for New York, aud CALHOUN, for New
THROUGH TICKETS FURNISHED, INCLUDING THE
lSTlIMUS TRANSIT a.s.l
81 are at no expense upon the Isthmus ex
ireasure for shipment received at the Comnany, oesce
uhtii SIX O'Clock, A. NJ, day Of sailing
For freight or passage spply to rfe
FEE - ,- c. X. GARRISON 4 Co AOeDts
s. W. corner Battery and washington streets,
Second Floor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17


NEWSPAPER POETRY.-There are few persons
outside of printing Office perhaps aware OF the
ANNOYANCE occasioned by the class OF poets OF
the non M genus. They are usually importunate
to have their effusions published, in proportion
to their own obtuseness and the stupidity OF
their RHYMES. Listen to one of them, in whose
sdome of thought no doubt visions of Office
are fitting-
II Gas wild in thought and gay of wing
As Edens garden bird"
We beg pardon Of the true poet for introduce
ing him by the side of this doggerel poetaster'
Great James Buchanan the nations pride
Ever ftin on his glorious country's side.
Raised at last up to the Presidential chair,
Now into that are seat Is sot, and stays there.
greater man than Alexander,
And if YOU want to know the reason, 9anderi
Cause Alexander cried like a baby,
But James Buchanan wouldn't cried he dled may De
That last allusion is particularly elegant and
decidedly historical.
And here is another specimen, the last stanza
of pome entitled "To Lady's Lilly" "Lis-
ten We nations and be dumb;"
am the lady's lily all in my prime,
In health and beauty cut oil before my time;
| / die natural death which you all knew,
- All mortals soou must for TO go.
| Shades of Parnassus. arise and cover us.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

A ApMiNISTRATOR'S NOTICE. NOTICE Is
1he gwen mat petition has this day been filed in
., ~ LEWIS + stiles deceased praying for order Of
hereSr O ord eS real property belonging to said estates II
Thursday the 18th day of January next at NJ
na' doy All parties interested are hereby notified TO
BY order Of te + tr1'N Tuos IT f4.o,rvry I,ea
Attest; J. II. BosrvlcE 0lerl ia,
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

pisooNrNUED'-We regret to learn that the
publication of the Mariposa Democrat has been
Discontinued.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

ARRIyrD.-The mail steamer Sonora arrived
at San Francisco at o'clock last evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT TIE CO.IAKT
IN NERSliIP heretofore existing between Geo W Ann
strong Mcintyre +. Punev and Ileir, Clemens in lho
Livery Stable business, Is this day dissolved The ba since
of the late firm viii be settled by the undersigned ~
persons indebted TO the firm cautioned against Ia i've
the same to Henry Clemens he is authorized 20
tie the partnership accounts. 10
Nevada, December 18th, 1856, -...-.s. sr.
.----- - GlO ". AHMeTRO @
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
UAKEN BY nIISTATCE

II--'' lTVTNI IlF 7. Z INIl.
INAkEN By MISTAIIE.-A brown clnth over.
coat was taken from the Fashion Saloon ON CONNER
cia street near Zine Sunday night last containing ia
Pers OF value 10 tue owner alone. The per4on who may
pave taken the above property will confer great f jr
ly promptly returning it 70 tie subscriber
lee. 1G, lS56-1I-u JOlIN N,t;f-frE
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
r. & A. M.

Anniversary OF st. John tho Evangelist.
T'llE members of Rough L Ready Lodge No 81 r. A.
NJ VIII crlebaie the annj,ersary Of John TIC Evan.
gelist BY public .tratinh al Rough Eeav on
MClday the 18th inst iastcad a t asN the 9th the
proper anniversary.
The exercises will consist Of public Installation Of tho
Officers elect for the ensuing year Procession and Grafton
by distinguished member OF the craft ant dnne aud TO
be followed by Ball in the evening which, the public
are invited TO attend All members Of the Cat In good
standing are invited to attend guc.ts OF The Lodge dur
ing The exercises of the d.y.
q
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
Departure from Washington street wharf.
HE HIGHLY POPULAR DOUBLE ENGINE STEAMSHIP
SIERRA NEVADA.

lhOMAs HUNTINGTON. N..............!.... Commander.
VIII leave Washington Street Wharf with Independent
Nails Passengers and Treasure, on
Saturday, Deccmber 2Afh Mt 10 NJ
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
Through Ahead of the Mails.

100 MILES SHORTER THAN ANY OTHER Rou1r
The Nevada Democrat., 1856-12-17
CtTATE OF CAIIEonNI. ,.r,-I,,- q

1Il,y " w. eoihei battery and Washington streets,
Co.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-10
Henry Winter Davis

A correspondent of,he Pennsylvania Inquirer.
noticing the debate which occurred in the Uouse
of Representatives on the presentation of the
Presidents Message. speaks as follows of the
part taken it by one of the representative.
from Baltimore city.
''On this occasion, M. Davis made his first
effort before the House, and very creditable
one IL wa. ne Is quite young man, but pre-
possessing in his personal appearance. n An,
and easy speaker, possessing IA good voice n
clear head and withal a becoming and graceful
modesty. which won him many admirer, His
debut was highly successful"
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-10
The Democratic State Convention

The Democratic members of the Legislature
have called convention of the party in the
State. to meet in Richmond the 2sth day # Feb
ruary.
We hope it may not be regarded mpertinent
in Us 20 suggest tw" subjects for the consern
ton of the convention. when it shall have met:
FIRST: The HUNTER LAND Bill.
SECoNp THE POWER OF TERRITORIAL LEaIs
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-10
The LeefsiaffIrc.

We nole hut little of in terest in the proceed
incs IT this body Monday.
In THE SENATE several bills were advanced
a stage toward. final action. and others of q To-
cal character passed upon.
In THE HOUSE. among other things Of no in
teresf 10 our readers we observe, under the head
Of resolutions Of inquiry:
Mr.. billiard OF amending The 46th chapter
If the Code to authorize the incorpora-
ton Of Cemetery. Hotel. Springs. Water. Gas
Telegraph and like companies in the manner
prescribed fur the Incorporating Of Mining nnd
Manufacturing companies
Mr.. Floyd--fpr sppropriaiing like sums Ut
money To the use of the free people of color.
who shall emgraie TO any of the non slavebold
ing States that are now appropriated for the re-
moval OF sach persons 10 Liberia.
Mr.. Seanan--For increasing the Literary
fund so as To educate all the INDECENT children Of
the State in primary schools.
Mr. Garnett-For enforcing the payment of
interest due on lunns made by the State TO in
corporated Companies in the Commonwealth,
and of interest on bonds guaranteed hv the State.
Mr.. Draper-For improving New River.
Mr.. Doyle. For general law fer the volun-
tary enslavcment Of free persons of color
Mr.. Daane-For ascertaining the extent md
value of the commerce, both export and import
of this commonwealth with the several States. of
the Union.
Mr.. Davis-For requiring the Presidents of
banks. in which the State has an interest, to en-
ouire whether or not they have employed per
sons to endeavor to influence the opinions of
members Of the Legislature in relation To the
recbartering said banks, what number of persons
are so employed. and the amount of their compen-
sation. Laid on the table
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-01-10

whe have taken stand IN faver Of equattsr si's
ereignty. because they all war on the institution
Of the South. The only difference between this
Republican party and those distinguished men at
the North who have supported the Kansas Ne
braskA hill. IL. 10 the means Of destroying sia-
very At the South. Why. sir. Senators and Re.
presentatives who voted for that bill. weui home
and defended their course on the ground that
the hill was in favor Of freedom.
Now. | ask my Southern friends what they
mean by this Nebraska testl ] want Ia know
what difference there il between the Northern
opposers of the Kansas bill. and Those Northern
men who have supported IL on the ground that
they had redundancy Of population, aud that
with their ,went = millions # people rmgraiing
rapidly in direct line To the west, backed by
the immense emigration from Europe, aud aided
bv alien suffrages. they could 60 there and not
only make Kan-as and Nebraska free States hut.
in their own language. Garry the into AT
RIGA" by creating free States South ofthe Missou-
ri compromise line, And some have boosted ihai
the country west of Arkansas,and Northern Tex
as itself. would fall victims TO their rapacity. and
all be converted into free States. The only differ
ence | know TO exist befwei n your Northern Me-
braska Democrats and the Northern Republican
party. is "a to the best means ofhedging in and
destroying the institution Of slavery. You may
examine the speeches of most Of those gentlemen
Of the North who have justified their action on
the Kansas Nebraska bill, and you will find that
they have placed their justification on the ground
that IL was the best thing that could be done 10
destroy slavery. There are gentlemen here who
have done So"
Need we go further,or say more. to expose the
character Of Northern Nebraskasm, or the ma
turc of that devotion to Southern rights evinced
by the support Of Richardson