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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
The Know Nothing Convention.

A Convention of the remnants Of the once
powerful Know Nothing party was to have met
In Sacramento yesterday. II is believed that
they will nominate full State tick t, not with
the expectation that any Of the cand dates can
he elected, but simply to show their strength.
At one time many members Of the party were
Ia favor of nominating Stanlt y, in the hope that
by so doing he m ght possibly be elected. But
Mr.. Stanley having in his speeches placed him.
self square Oh the Republican platform. aud
denounced the Kaow Nothings, all thought OF
nominating him seems to have been abandoned,
their own party for candidate. 1t is gener-
ally believed by the Know Nothngs Of this
county that thu Gubcrnatorial candidate will
he either Mr.. Peyton or Judge RplstOn. and
that an entire S,ate ticket will bo nominated
without " combination with the Republicans.
Many Of the Know Nothings believe that the
organization Of the Republican party was the
cause of their defeat last year, and hence they
could not be induced under any circumstance, =
to vote for any persol who has received the
nomination of that party. Should the Couven-
tion, therefore, endorse any of the Republican
nominees, they will drive many of their own
party to vote for the Democratic cand dates. A
knowledge of this fact will doubtless have much
effect IN inducing the Convention to keep clear
of ''entaugling alliances"
To the Democrats it is matter Of indiifer-
ence what the action Of the Convention may be,
Secure in their own principles, the Democracy
are not under the nccess ty o. seeking any ad-
ventitious supports; and whether the opposition
are united or split into factions our cand dates
are certain to be elected by such all overwhelm-
ing majority as will astonish the most enthusi-
astio members of our own party. Know Moth.
ingism and R'publicanism will never lift their
heads in California after the votes are eounttd
on the first Wed lesday of September next.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

GATHERING or THE DEMocRAcY.-The cam
paign was opened on the part of the Democ
racy, Saturday evening last in Sacramento. Ar
immense gathering assembled in front OF the
Orleans Hotel, and the meeting was addressed
by Col. Weller, I. II. Williams and W. !. Fer
guson. Contrary to his custom, Col. Weller
devoted the most Of his remarks to q refutatlon
Of charges which had been made against him
personally. His connection with the Herbert
and Keating affair was fully aud satisfactorily
explained, also, his position on the Settler ques-
tisn. Thegreatest enthusiasm prevailed through
out, and the speakers were frequently inter.
rupted with prolonged cheers
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
POLITICAL prospects in Nevada County.

A very fair indication of the strength of
political party, may be gathered from the inter
est and enthusiasm exhibited at their primary
meetings. Last year, there were some five hun
dred votes cast at the Know Nothing primary
el,ction held in this place, while at the meeting
held last Saturday to appoint delegates 10
their State Convent or. only about twenty could
be induced to attend. No one took any Inter
est in the matter. and il seemed to be a matter
of indifference with everybody. as to who were
appointed delegates. From the little interest
manifested by the members Of the X. N. party,
thus far, we Judge they will not he able to poll
more than ninety or hundred votes in this city
at the coming election. The prospects of that
party are not very falterng in this section. 1t
seems, however, they are determined TO hare a
county ticket in the field, as convention has
been called to meet in this place on the 10th Of
August. From conversations with leading K
NJ we fnd the most Of them are opposed to
forming any combination with the Republicans,
so in oil probability, there will be three tickets
run in this county. Many who voted for Fdl-
more last year, have since joined the democra-
cy. and others who still profess to adhere to
the principles Of the Know Nothing party, are
opposed TO making any nominations whatever,
as there is not the remotest probability OF their
carrying single township in the county. With
the most popular ticket they can nominate.
was last year.
The Republicans have not received any ac-
cessions to their ranks within the past year, aud
much to the disgust of the aspiring gentlemen
among them. there is no local hobby for them
to mount, which is likely to procure them any
converts. The principles of that party. found
I'd - they nre upon sectional proud ces, are
not very attractive to the American people aud
since the dfticultes growing out or the settle
nent Of Kansas have become IN q great meas
of further agitation of tho slavery question.
The Republican caud dates may possibly get as
many votes as Fremont received last year in
the county, between fourteen and fifteen hun
dr,d. but their vote is more Likely to be less,
than over that number.
The Democracy have everything 10 cheer
them in the approaching struggle. Our State
cani.dates are popular with the masses OF the
party, and their nomination has been received
with the most unbounded enthusiasm. UpOn
all quest.ons of State policy Likely to Interest
the people the convention took dec .drd aud
manly position, aud the honest and patriotic
members Of other organizations are daily joiu-
lug our ranks. Last year the vote for Buchan-
al in this county, was only two huudred less
than the combined vote for Fillmore and FIRE.
moat, aud it is now certain that the Democrat
c candidates will receive much larger vote
this year than can possibly be Obtaiucd for all
the opposition caId dates.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

X N. MEErING.-A meeting of the Know
Nothings was held in Nevada last Saturday to
nppoil>>delegatcs to the State Convention. The
meeting convened at Temperance Hall, aid the
room was found to be amply large enough to
hold all that assembled on the occasion. The
following delegates were appointed vira Voce
T. d. Mcfarland, E. G.. Waite, N. +. Brown.
John Lancaster, John Williams, NJ. L. Marsh,
G. +. Wood and John Anderson. Two resolu-
tions were passed, one iustructing the delegates
TO vote for N. 7. Brown, of the Journal, for State
Printer; the other. instructing them to vote for
no man who is not all actin member Of the
American party. The proceedings were har-
mohious, aud the meeting adjourned in silence.
We forgot TO mention in the proper plac that
a. G. Niles was appointed chairman aud G. f.
wood secretary ol the meeting.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

STATE FIJI ANCGS.-The condition of our Sta'e
hhahces Is better to day than at any prev Ous
perrod in our history. We uad rsta ID from TIE
Controller that he is now prepared 10 issue h +,
warrants for all claims against the State for
serv ces performed. and on which the ah lty
accru, between the lst Of January and lit OF
May. the present year. Holders of such
ella ms will receive their warra IT'S upon calling
at the Controllers office. As the law of the
last session prevents the issuance of any war
rants uutl the money is ia the Treasury 10 m pt
them, il will be seen that they bear cash valn
alton. Several counties have recently pa d mn.
which accounts COR this desirable state of af
fairs-U Un.on
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of nm sxo -; . .
rict Court Of the 10th Judicial rict in and fo VII
coun o on Judgement rendered in said court on III,
eoll uy oI January A. y 1881. in hvor Of WALTON MA
"red ana even dollar and thirty two cents is5s7 sol
Ti'cipai de and interest aid sum of Ave hupdred
u SKY even 'oltr' anil thrtytwo cents at the rate
oltre cent per month from the rendition Of inden,s
~ pnu 'oTe'her vi accrnngc SITS, taxed in said wit
. I'm .wehty-ei dollars and fifty cents (s s5o(
nave e ed NJ on and se'zed the following do cr;hcd 80
si wnen was here re attached tie 9th dav of jan
9ary J.. 1891 by NJ. BItterfeti then Sheriff of New
"a county !" VII All the right title and interest ofsaia
ueienGant IN and TO the Mining Cairs known As n En-
reka Tdnne tompany With all the tool, and annr
ceS tnereuno belnnigng situated on San Juan Hin in the
county OF Nevada. Notice is hereby given that viii
Pe 70 public anc'ien to the highest bidder for cash
ne descibed property in front Of the Court Hon .
400 IN the city of Nevada on SATURDAY. the I'D
ngat is5I between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and
IiVen under my hand at Office in Nevada citv
.e. s ". BORING Sheriff.
Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

CHERIFF"S SALEM virtne of an ex.cut;on u
me urec'ed an delivered issued of the Hon. CouH.
" "ud Tor Nevada County. on JuSgment rendered in
~, va our our ne 10th day Of Jaly a. 1857 in hvor Of
MlNLiAA MIL ClNERDALE - iLAhDEN, JOHN L. WILL
i"AMS n -.iuNE JANIS FINN, ISAAC MANN, A.
MGINhW, WIlIAM JOHNSON, and hers and against
y; miit1AA' a II LES for the sum hundred and
eii ,ur dollar: and ninety cents, (els4 9o) costs Of
sui lgether with thirteen dollars and fifty cents
er ing costs SlS,5 have levied upon and seized the
gsoe er1bed prol er'y to wit All the rg,t title
ana ~ efs' OF said defendant. of in and to the Sash ard
ir Factory together with the Machinery thereunto be-
lonsr situated at the feot of Spring Streeto Desr
e IN tie City Of Nevada and known a. STYLES Sash and
oor rae ory also small heu iuated on the margin
o Sad Ieer creek about f feet below said MILL also all
he rgh title and interest in and to the water right and
me ea1ing said water TO said mill for the purpose Of
Iu"nng ne me- ry. also Ii te est in and 70 build
n st ed On slrng street in aid town now oecupisd
9y rk sho. Noies her by given fhsa
expo TO fubc sale the alb described property
~ rom tie Court House door in the city af Nevada 20
the highest bidder fer ash in hand On SATURDAY. the
day OF August ST, between the hours Of 10 oelocA
A. u. and O'clock ~
Given under my hand at Office IN Nevada City.
-, s. ". BORING, sheriff
40" Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
DIED,
A, Moore,s FIat Nev.da ! nm

At Moore's Flat Nevada { unity. on JrIv o., <,
JANE T. WALLER, wife of GEo. A. WALKER In tbs s ~,
year Of her ges-s-s.----..-- - SSsh
The deceased was native fSt. Francis Co. M.,...
emgraed TO this State about two months ago abe - !,
loved by all who knew ber she bore her sueriuev ,
clrsian fortitude relying the all sufficient top.,..
Of the Saviour f mankind for support She leave, 4.
aved husband and tw young and intere ting ehdr,,
missouri Re ublican please copy.)
In this city July 27th JoHN ~ NICHOLSON forrns,,
Sarahsvile, Noble county. Ohio aged 20 years VI
Mr. Niehol on has resided in Nevada some fo ,....
he was dusrious quiet young man, much respe..a
by al who knew him. and leaves large circle Of f,,a.
and acquaintance to his loss. His funeral ,o.l
pace Monday. and his remain fco xei to ~.
grave by large number Of our citizens. ) q
Al ass Valley on Monday July fsth, Dawn Lam,
aged about & wears. ~ A ? -- IA 70 = q y =
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

FROM ARIzoNA.-Our old friend, the indie att
gable J0hn j. TOmllnsOn. says the Red Buas
Beacon. arrived IN town on Moaday, from Colo
RADIO and the Arizona mines ha, ing with him
quite quantity of the ore. which appears TO be
from 81 to 80 per cent copper. lie informs US
the ore is incXhaust. bic. aud that he " II have
but little trouble in haul Ito Fort Yuma
when he & t. everything prepared. II heavy.
marrow tlr,d wagons wtre not well ca,cula ed
for the heavy. sandy road over which he will
have tA haul the ore; consequently he has
ord red ten seventy hn.drtd wagons to he
made at Sacramento with iive-inch tire.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
Rorou & READY. July "a, 1851.

Ed. Dsmocrd = Dear Sr: Having noticed in
your last issue that you decline publishing an
art Gle signed MANY Democrats setting forth
the claims of gentleman from this place aud
announcing him as u candidate for The State
Senate. now 10 as much as profess to be one
of the Many Democrats Of Rough Il Ready. aud
am anxions if we have man of talent amJag us
wn0s. genius cannot be d veloped except in
our highest cOunsels, to give that man chahc-.
1t NAV be that the lack of a few dollars will de-
bar hin from obtaining position which he
richly merits. and an opportunity 10 do honor
to Rough & Rrady, and having made dilgent
inquiry among the Democrats hereabonts and
not being able to dscover where or who our
aspiring statesman is, now If you will publish
him in your next issue Will pay for the adver-
lisem mt. Rumors have come TO our ears Of
other communications from this quarter VIII ch
vnu have seen fit to decline, and IA times are
dull and variety the spice Of lfr." If sa d com
nun cations could be published, jnst to give al
idea of what the literati Of Rough & Ready is
Ike it might tend to r. lieve the T. di1m of an
hour and perhaps be Of imm nse benefit 10 an
author craving nOioriety throngI the press.
Yours, &c.
A DEMOCRAT
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

Rich QUARrz.-Mr. c. c. Green exhibited to
us the other day prospect. washed out Of two
pans of dccomposed quartz amounting TO over
n dollar aud half. The lead is situated near
peadwood creek, a short distance above Willow
Valley. aud has recently been opened. The
proprieiors are now taking out quartz. with the
intention of hauling it to Grass Valley a..d get
ting it crush d, Tor the purpose of testing the
richness of the lead. A considerable quantity
of rock has been taken out, aid scarcely piece
can b" picked up that does not show more or
less gold. The lead is owned by Messrs. Green,
Chandler AID Allen. of this place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

FATAL AFFRAY An affray occurred at Hum
bug on Sunday evening last. resulting in the
death of German named Mueller. IL seems
that during the day man nam Charles Davis
had endeavorcd to get the daughter Of Mr.. Muel-
Ter to 20 with him to the circus, but the family
were opposed to her going. In the evening
Davis went to Muuller's housc and raised diff
fcuty with him about the matter, and caught
hold of him and cndeavored TO pull him from
behind the bar where he was standing. Mueller
came round from behind the counter and made
at Davis who ran out OF the house; Mueller took
after him, aid chased him some distance down
the street, when Davis drew pistol aud fired at
Mueller. the ball striking him in the right side.
lie d cd in about half an hour Davis immedi-
ately fed to this place and gave himself up to
the authorities. Justice And, rson held an in
quest on the body the next day. and the above
is the substance OF the testimony given 10y Mr.
Muellers daughter. who is young lady some
seventeen years old. Davis will be examined
to day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
Roucu & READY. July IA. 1857.

Mr. Editor :--You are hereby author.z d te
annnuuce the name of A idrew Henton, Eq
as candidate for the office Of State Senator,
from this strict at the ensuing September
election; subject to the act OIL of the Democratic
County Convention. Mr.. Hentoh is a consistent
and thorough go ng d mocrat. has never wan
der, f ON the trIe paths Of Democracy to fol-
low either fact, ns OF Lew and strange polit cul
ur !an cations, but has been unwaveFing in his
fd'ltty to the cause; is qualified aud worthy the
station to which he aSpres. and should be sus-
tanned by the Demo,~acy of this county.
Yours very resp etful.y, r
MANY DEMt CaATS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

THE Artes'an well at Stockton nror;sss 10
be speedily finished A stream of water saws
tn" San Joaquin Republican, has been struck
which discharged volume equal TO two hua.
dr"d gallons per minute ros" about five feet
ahnve the surface. The contractor. however
shut it off the next day. with the confident ey.
pettat'on of still reaching a better stream a
short distance lower. TIL" present d ,pth of the
well is about eight hundred and twenty. five
feet. "''
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
rhe Rough 3 READY Senatorial AspIront.

For the benefit of our Rough x Ready read
ers. and at the request of the parties more i'm
m d ately Interested, we devote portion ci
our space 10 the following communications.
Last week we declined publishing the announc :
ment for the reason that we believed it to be a
hoax; but having since learned that the gentle
MAJ is really candidate for the Senate, we
very eheerfnlly give him the benefit OF our c'r-
cuation in order that be may make his claims
known to the Democracy of Nevada county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

FIRE IN Guss VALLEY.-The Manchester saw
mil, at Grass Valhy was consumed 10y fire on
Friday AFTERNOON. The fire was first seen issu-
lug from the roof, aud is supposed to have
caught from the smoke stack. A few buckets
of water timely applied would have saved the
building, but there was no water convenient,
and the mill with all its machinery, Including a
60.horse power engine, together with about
100000 feet of lumber. was d stroyed. The
mill was erected by Gen. Winchester IN 1852,
for crushing quartz, but was afterwards changed
into saw mill. 1t originally cost over a hun
drtd thousand dollars. The mill was owned by
Mr.. Conaway, and was leased TO Messrs. Bell Il
Jenny. Mr.. Conaway's loss is estimated at
$4,000; that of the lessees ut $4,000. The
smoke was plainly visible in Nevada while the
mill was burning
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

FATAL MINING AccIDENr--Mr. S. II. Taylor
was killed OH Irwin's Ridge. near Eureka. in
this county. on Friday last. While working in
cut on the claims of Spencer Il Co., of who
he vas part owner. the bank cavrd in, and a
stump which came down with the earth, struek
him on the head. and killed him instantly. Mr..
Taylor has resd in the neighborhood of Eu.
tka for several years, aud was formerly from
Baltimore
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

NEWSPAPER MoRTALITY.S-No less than fourteen
newspapers have expired in San Francisco since
the late Presidential cit ction. Their names are
ms follows : Evening Post, Evening Union. True
Californian, Mirror Of the Times, Oriental. Tenn
perance Mirror, California Register. Pathfinder,
Evening Leiger, Fillmore Ranger, Voice of Is
rael, National, California Repnbl' can, Daily
Sun. The'7aM suggests that nearly as many
more might quietly expire without their loss be-
Ing sensbly felt.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

SPORTING PAPER.-We received on Monday
evening. the first number the California Spirit
Of the Tines published at San Francisco. and
edited BY Mortimer J. Smith. It is to be devo-
ted to sports Of the turf, the ring, &C.. and will
supply desideratum in California literature.
It's typographical appearance is excellent, and
from cursory examination of the contents of
che first number, we judge it viii be conducted
with ability. We extend to the proprietorr, our
best wishes for the success Of their enterprise.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

SUMMoNs'- ATT + ,CAIIfOrNIA COUNTY OF
- Nevada. Town hip of Bridgeport. SIN t:ce,s Con-.
be ore H. Johnson J. r. The eo, le Of the Sta . of
'at rnia TO George J. Rotchord You are hereby sun
% onu % anpean before the undersigned Justice Of the
Peace at his flee in said township on Friday II I4th A,
{" August " 1851, at O'Clock r. NJ To answer To tbe
complaint OF Timothy Merryman VIII demands of ro1 the
cent per month interest from September Goth r 1sse
per Fonr note OF hani bearing the above date now on
hle m my office On h;lne so to appear and answer
JuHnp, VIII oe rendered against you for the said sum of
one hundred and seventy liars with interest and o. a.,
1 sn,t Given under my hand this 27th dav Of july
- i0''' J. B. JOHNSON,
Justice of the Teacc
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

INFORMATION WANTAD. concerning Dennis Har-
kin. who left New York S,pt. 9th. 1855. in the
ship Star of the West" for California. His
friends, who reside in Philadelphia, have not
heard from him since March, 1856. when it was
reported that he had been murdered. He is an
lrishmaA, and when last heard from was living
at or near Nevada. Any information concern
ing him transmitted to the Democrat Office will
be forwarded 10 his friends.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

QUARTZ PROsPECrING.-A large number OF M
ncrs residing in this neighborhood are now en-
gagged in prospecting for paying quartz leads.
Should the interest which has been excited in
regard to quartz continue, we may expect. in
the course of another year to see several quartz
mills going up in the vicinity of Nevada. Two
or three mills could now be profitably employed
in crushing quartz from the leads which have
been recently discovered between Willow Val
ley and Deer creek.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

SETTLER NoMTNATIoNs.-A Convention OF Set.
tiers was held in Sacramento last week and O
full county ticket nominated. Delegates were
also appointed to a State Convention. which is
to be held sometime during the coming month
The county ticket was mostly made up from the
Nominees Of the other parties. OF these, nine
were Democrats, six Know Nothings, and one a
Republican. Three of the nominees had not
receiveda nomination by any other party.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
F,nr.-A house belonging to Mr.. McNutt, sit

F,RK.-A house belonging to Mr.. McNutt, sit
uated near the residence OF Rev. 0. B. Stone,
took fire about half past one o'clock yesterday
afternoon aud was consumed. The house was
occupied by Mr.. George Rogers, who ls the
principal sufferer Mrs. Rogers first discovered
the fire in the roof, aud the flames made such
rapid progress that she merely had time to 60
in and was compelled to leave immediately
without being able to save any thing. The fire
it is supposed took from. the stove ppe. Had
the house been situated in the th.ckly settled
part of the tow, the whole place would have
been destroyed. The present is the season foI
fires in California towns, and our citizens can
not be too cautious in guarding against them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

SHOCKING ACCiDENr.-U" Saturday, at nlon
last. mlnCr nam, d Charles Scott Was severely
hurt bJ the pr, mature explosion Of blast III
the Magnolia Tunnel, near Rock Greek. Oae
OF his eyes was blown out, Ills face shock,ngly
mutilat,d, and his right hand and arm badly
disabled AT the time of the cXpIo sioh he wa,
driving the cartridge Into the blast-holc with
an iron bar aud the cartridge being too large
broke, which brought the loose powd T in cOi,-
tact with the ir0n aid caused the d.scharS,
Anoth'r man who was close ty was slightly
Injured. Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

DRUG SToRE-Mr. L. f. Sp4Rce has purchased
the stock and fixtures of the Drug Store Oil
Commercial street, formerly owned by DIR.
Rudolph. lie has recently received fresh
stock of drugs and mld cines and is prepared
to supply the community with all articles ia
his line.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29
(NON STAINLESS sALF.--TA1I IA 80 -

ON NstABt.G'S SALE TATE VI CALIFORNIA
~ touny OF Nevada By virtue Of an execution fs
me delivered Issued from the court of j. NJ Clark Fac
an ac ing Justice of the in for the county afoc
san bearing date 2lSt day # July D. 1857 TO sstisfv
rendered by said Court the list day of juv
A. u 1901 in favor OF C. G. GREEN and agsiast n AY
hOf"AN Tor the sum of SIS S5.l0O debt interest dsr.
age anu costs OF II. have taken in execution and
wI Setoh highest bidder for cash the following prop.
cry TO VII three houses and lots one situated on Main
Suee known as Alexis barber shop the other on Pine
street near The Court House known A. Claymorgans
Prup r IN Tue CITY OF Nevada in laid county The same
casn on saturday the 2d day of August A. D. 1851 be-
tween the hours of so'elock A. NJ and O'Clock p H. OF
ad DAY taken as the property of a. Caymorgan to sat-
Nevada July iSth 1857. S. GREGORY,
Conatable
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

FROM PTr RGvER.-From Mr.. Loneley. who
arrived from Pitt River Valley few days since
says the freka Union. we learn that the I,d ans
had run off a small band of horses belonging 10
Mes'rs Lockhart & Stills. They were pursued
ana all the horses Uut one recovered.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-29

FIRE AT YrBA CrrY.-Ou Wednesday after
noon July. 22d, the large aud elegant mansion
of w. S. Webb, at Yuba city, together with
most of the furniture, was totally destroyed by
fire. 1t is supposed to have originated in the
attic, where the children had been playing with
matches. Mr.. Webb's loss is stated to be about
$4,000,