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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

REPORTED MASSACRE OF TRooPs.-In the St.
Paul, (Minnesota) Tines, letter is published
from the Rev. Thos S. Williamson, dated at
Pajutazee, Oct. 26, giving an account of the
massacre of five hundred American soldiers by
q party Of Teetonwan Indians, on the Missouri
river. The report is, that the soldiers were
going westward from some fort on the Missouri
and camped near q large party of the Teeton-
wan, who, hearing their drums, in the night sur
rounded their camp, and while they were near
ly all asleep, rushed upon them, and killed them
with their knives and war clubs before the
troops could get their guns or horses, and that
not one escaped. The report was received by
Mr.. Williamson through friendly Indians. The
place of the massacre is not given, nor is it
known on what part of the Missouri river the
fort is situated from which the soldiers were 60
ing. 1t is very improbable that five hundred
troops should have been killed on the plains and
no one escaped, and If the story has any foun-
dation the number killed must have been great
ly exaggerated
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23
Library Meeting.
Trustees.

Pursuant to notice several Of the citizens OF
Nevada assembled at the Court House on Satur-
day, 10th instant to take measures for the es-
tablishment of public library in the city OF
Nevada.
On motion of A. A. Sargent, Judge Searls
was called to the Chair, and on motion of A. q.
Niles, X. Shoemaker was appointed Sec'y.
Mr.. Belden explained the objects Of the meet
ing.
On motion of Mr.. Sargent a committee Of
three were appointed to obtain the names of
persons who would contribute to the formation
OF Library Association, and TO report rules for
the government of the same at the next meeting
of the citizens for this object.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Sargent, Meredith
and Beden as the committee.
On motion of C. +. Wood, committee of two
were appointed to ascertain if suitable room
could be procured for the use Of the association.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Wood, Waite and
McFarland as that committee.
On motion of Mr.. Sargent the meeting adj
journed until Monday, 2Sth inst, at o'clock
P. NJ. at the Grand Jury Room.
Nevada, Dec. 10th, lS47.
NILES SEARLS,
r. SHOEMAKER, Sec'y. Chairman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

AUsrRALA.-By the Golden Gate, nineteen
days later intelligence from Australia has been
received. A special committee of the Colonial
Legislature of Victoria had reported in favor of
q federation Of all the Australian Colonies
They report that federation is necessity, and
advise that the Legislatures Of South Australia,
New South Wales, and Tasmania, be requested
to elect three delegates each, and that the Leg
these delegates meet at some place to be agreed
on amsng themselves, and form plan for a
federation. The project is warmly favored by
the Melbourne papers
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

DISTRESSING CAsUALTY.-We are pained IL
record very severe mishap which befel the al.
dest son of Edward Pollock, yesterday. Two
of his boys-Wlliam and Edward-were enra,
ged cutting into tree stump for sport. Wi.
iam aged eleven years, got his axe fast in the
wood, and stopped forward to release it, when
the axe in the hands of his brother struck him
on the side of the head, tearing off large Dor
ton of the scalp, but fortunately doing no injury
to the skull. Mr.. Pollock was luckily at home
and though his son lay weltering in blood an,
parently lifeless. he had sufficient presence Of
mind to adopt the best means that could be OBJ.
tanned under the circumstances. and the child
soon recovered his consciousness. Pollock's
residence is on Larkin street and some hours
elapsed before the attendance of a physician
could be procured. Subsequently the wound
was dressed by DR.. Wozencraft, and at last ac.
counts the little fellow quite comfortable
S. r. Globe, Dec 18th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

EDITORIAL FRAcAs.-A rencontre occurred
last Thursday, in Sacramento, between Henry
Shipley, of the State Journal, and Chas. A. Sum-
ner of the Sentinel The difficulty was occa-
stoned by personalities INDUCED in by the two
editors In their respective papers. They met
near the post office, and Shpley slapped Sum-
ner in the face, upon which the latter caught
Shiplcy by the beard and pulled energetically.
Shipley again hit Sumner in the face, knocking
him over. They were separated and each went
to his office. In short time, Sumner called at
the Journal Office and sent friend to invite
Shipley out. Shipley went down stairs and
Sumner said he was coward, and asked him to
put away his weapons. Shipley complied,
when Sumner reapplied the offensive epithet
and threw his hat in Shipley's face; whereupon
the beligersnts clinched, but Sumner being the
smaller Of the two, was not able to cope with
his adversary, although he exhibited courage.
While the matter was still unsettled they were
both arrested and taken to the station house.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

ARKANSAS AND CALIFoRSIA.-These tvvo o..
Of this Union. which may be called hard. ~'ts
States, teach us most impressive lesson. Onaey
uated at the two extremes of the countr,. Sit
dependent for their prosperity upon Az and
causes, the trial in each of 6ard-mon nuerent
for all their State and local transactioDyy oasis
their refusal to encourage the issue of han', and
per, have placed them wholly above w.. pa
in large degree protected them from a.; sad
vailing bankruptcy. California, at last aco pre-
was looking forward to more certain anS puntsr
porous future than the best antcipatians pros
have been predicted one year ago. Sosold Soold
the leading operators of the State NAV Of
in the crash but the people will be nroto.sn
because the circulating medium is cola "cS
YER, and bank notes excluded by those onorau si'
tine laws in finance, 1chich are neCer riqic
ed svthout producing the best results The css yo'e.
Arkansas is even more strikingly In nraos
the enormous advantage of q hard-mone~ - u
tice, in the payment of labor and taxes ~ &c, =,
kinds, thereby promoting the good of the wb.1 Sh
The condition of Arkansas is thus stated -Oe' - '
Arkansas paper: 5000, 900 in gold and s 90
in the treasury, and the State not cent t =
debt on her own account! By the neetinsllss 10
the next Legislature. this sum will be nes,ia "
doubled. Alas! what wreck and ruin opr M
ocratic ofiee-holders have made and are nat
ing of the States prosperity. But worse ana
worse. Within the last three years over n mi,
lion and half of the debt incurred on acconnt
of the banks, has been paid off. and this. too
without taking one cent Of the peoples mo-
ney."-Phila. Press.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23
Utah Affairs.

Intelligence had reached the Atlantic States,
New York, Of the burning Of seventy-eight wag-
ems of the supply train for the army Of Utah,
by the Mormons The dates from Utah are not
so lato by nearly month, as have already been
received BY way of Los Angeles, but many in
teresting particulars have been received. 1t
seems the wagons were burned on the 9Th Of
October, at some point between Big Sandy and
Green river, and about thirty miles in the rear
Of Col. Alexander's camp. A sufficient supply
of provisions to last the troops year, had been
forwarded, and the supplies destroyed with the
wagons, amounted to only one-sixth of the
whole, and consisted of that portion which could
be spared with the least inconvenience.
The dispatches from Col Alexander, were
dated at Hams Fork, Oct. 9th, and from Col.
Johnston, at the three crossings Of Sweetwater,
on the 18th. But at last accounts, received by
way of Los Angeles, Col Johnston had arrived
at Hams Fork, and united his command with
that of Col Alexander. Lieut.. Col. Cooke,
with several companies Of dragons, was some
distance behind Col. Johnston, and we have no
intelligence of his command having Joined the
main body. Marauding bands of Mormons were
continually lowering around the camp on Hams
Fork, and in consequence of the want of caval-
ry they were unable to chastise them. 1t was
Col. Alexander's intention to proceed to Soda
Springs, frsm which point he could enter Salt
Lake valley, or turn off to the right towards
Fort Hall, and take up winter quarters. This
route is considerably farther than that usually
Travelled through Echo Canon, but as it extends
through an open country the whole distance, it
is by far the best route that could be selected.
We have no intelligence of Col. Johnston's
movements after his arrival at Hams Fork, but
he will probably adopt the same plan purposed
by Col. Alexander.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

FATAL MINING ACADEMIA sad accident
happened near Little York, on the 2Oth inst,
resulting in the death of Mr.. William Hchens
The deceased and partner were working their
claims on Clark's Point; his partner commenced
undermining the bank, and Mr. Hichens went
some distance below to clean out the boxes be-
fore the bank caved The bank came down
sooner than expected, burying Mr.. Hichens un-
der the falling earth. The miners at work in
the vicinity soon collected on the spot, but he
was quite dead when taken out. The deceased
was about twenty-five years of age, and former
ly from Missouri, where his parents now reside.
He has resided at Little York since the fall of
1852. We are indebted to Martin Brennan,
Esq, for the above particulars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23
HowIsnd,s Patent Rotary Battery.

This Battery has circular bed plate of abeut
four feet diameter, having cone in centre some
four feet high; all making casting Of over
two tons and half in weight The bed plate
is placed upon log set upright and inserted
several feet in the grouud, as q foundation
Rising from the bottom 6ange to top Of the ma
chine, are six columns round the circle. Three
feet above the bed plate is the hopper for feed
ing the mill, the rock being thrown in on oil
sides and between the stamps About two feet
above the feed plate, is the first row of boxes
for stem of stamps. Above this tier again, is
another set giving the stems full and substan-
tial support. The distance from the bottom of
the bed plate to the top row of boxes is seven
feet, confning all the machinery within q circle
Of four feet diameter. Between the 1st and I'd
row of boxes is tho circular cam shaft with
three wedgeslike cams each carrying four
stamps in regular order. The stamps weigh $40
pounds, coming down on dies set in circle on
the bed plate. The distance between the cone
and outside Of tho battery is but little more
than the width of the stamps, causing all the
rock entering the mill to Immediately drop un-
der the stamps. Tho bed plate from bottom to
point Of discharge, is about one foot in depth,
making 1t impossible for much gold to be dis
charged and as the bed is one solid piece, nei-
thsr gold or quicksilver can find any avenues Of
escape. The pulp is discharged through selves
of 12O to square inch in finsness, and all around
the circle, giving considerable more discharge
surface than can be had In any mill now in use
The material is then received by o circular
trough and from thence led to amalgamating
room. 1t is capable of making 1900 strokes
minute bnt is now geared for 800.
Mr.. Rowland is quite sanguine of this IL
stamp battery being able to crush rs per cent
more than any IL stamp one of the old style
II is certainly better arranged for saving gold
and should it do an equal amount of work, will
supercede all othersin use.
The cost in San Francisco is $2,450, making
freight and oil about $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

STEAMER EXPLOSION AND Loss OF ILFE.-A
small iron steamer called the Washington, ply
ing between Fort Umpqua and Scotsburg, blew
up on the 18th lust, near the latter place. scad-
ing fve persons, two, it is feared, fatally. The
vessel we learn from the Herald, is perfect
wreck, and the boiler was blown thirty feet
over her stern into the river. The entire crew
consisted of the captain and engineer, neither of
whom, strange to say, was in the least degree
injured. The passengers were Mr.. johnson and
son, Don Pedro, Peter johnson, and Mr.. Peters,
of the firm Of Lord q Petere, Scotsburg. All
of the above were more or less scalded-Peter
johnson and Don Pedro, II is feared mortally.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

" County and Township Of Nevada,-ss. By virtue 9'
an execution to delivered, issued from the Court o
Anderson Esq an acting Justice of the Peace in and Tor
the county aforesaid bearing date November 9TH A. j.
1851 to satisfy Judgment rendered by said Court on n
son and against WIN SCOTT, for the of S195 6S debt
interest damages and costs Of suit have taken in
cuton and will sell to the highest bidder for cash. all tbs
right title and interest of VIM Scott in the following de-
scribed property to wit Two certain Mining Claims stu
ated Gold Hill in the County and Township of Nevada
known the Thompson Co.'S Mining claims, and Dan
forth Scots suicing claims together with all the tools
and fixtures belonging to them also interest in Ranch
known the McCombs anch situated the main road
from Blue Tent New York Bar also interest in build
ing lot situated at the foot of Broad street. adjoining With
1ngtohs mouse; an o eG ABOVE named properly III
the in front of the Court House door in the city Of
Nevada on WEDNESDAY the 18th day of January A. d.
1855 between the hours of O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock
Pm
Taken the property of w. Scott to satisfy the above
demands and accruing costs.
Nevada, Dec. 22d A. d. 1s5T.-l2.3w
FRED BURMEISTER, Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

APPoINTMENT.-Sheriff Boring has appointed
John Wilson as jantor for the Court House.
Wilson was ousted from the position on the ac-
cession of our present county officials, but after
trying TO get colored Democrat. and fudng
none who would Gil the mantle of Wilson, that
parsonage was restored Notwithstanding he still
adhercs to the American faith. Wilson is the
last of his party now ia Office in this county,
and in justice to him we must say that he fills
the position with great ability and suavity
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

SANTA CIAUs.--This venerable old gentleman,
the patron saint and especial friend of the little
folk, is expected to make his annual round to-
morrow night. He is kind old fellow, and is
never seen except in his good works When
all are asleep, he makes his way slyly into the
house, fills the childrsn's stockings with sugar
plums and toys. and leaves as noiselessly as he
came. He seldom fails to remember good chill
dren
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

BAYERouE vs.. THE SHERIFF OF AMADoR-The
Amador (late Jackson) Ditch was assessed at
100000, making the tax upon it 81 800. The
Board of Equalization increased the amount to
sl5O;000, making the tax $4,000. Nine hun
dred dollars of the tax and costs remain unpaid,
for which the ditch is advertised in the delin-
quent list. ]. B. Bayerque, in the U. S. District
Court at San Francisco, Judge McAlister, has
sued out an injunction restraining the Sheriff
from selling the ditch, and asked that the in
junction be made perpetual. The matter is to
be heard on the first Msnday in January--Am-
ddor Ledder
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23
C1ONsTABLE's sALE.-state OF Cali fornIn

~ County of Nevada, Township of Eureka, By Yir
tue of three executions to delivered issued from the
Peace in and for the County aoresad bearing date Dec
llth A. D. 1857, to satisfy judgments rendered by sald
Court the 10th day of December A. D. 1851 one IN Ia
VIM Baker for the of Sis So and one in favor
of Melvin Richardson for the of $2l7 so, and one IN
favor OF Nicholas Mcintosh for the of S12S 90 ano
against Stephen Boyce Michael Ruth Thos Cochran
Winters and NJ Bolton debts interests damages and costs
of suits have taken in execution and will sell to the
highest bidder for cash. the following property to wit Al
the right title and interest Of the above named defendants
in and certain Mining claims, situated Orleans fa
in said county and lying the west side Of said fat a
known the Walsh diggngs, on SATURDAY the l!th da
of January A. d. 1855 between the hours OF a'cock A.
NJ and o'clock p NJ in front of the Justices Office Or
leans Flat ..e. - q,
Taken as property of Stephen Boycc Michael Ruth
Thos Cochran John Winters and NJ Bolton to satisfy the
above demands and accruipg costs.
December 18th ls57.-12-3t JANIS FAY, Ceu-t2ht'
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

Court OF SEssIoNs.-On Wednesday, Wallace
Gehr was tried on the indictment for robbery,
and convicted of grand larceny. He was SEN
fenced ON Friday to four and half years i'm
prisonment in the Penitentiary. Thomas Ed
wards, indicted for burglary, committed at San
Juan, was tried on Thursday. and convicted.
He was sentenced, the next day, to three years
Imprisonment in the penitentiary. Henry Nor
dyke, indicted for assault with intent to commit
bodily injury, was acquitted. The Court ad-
journed for the term.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

TIE NICARAGUA RoUTE.-Advices were re-
ceived by the Golden Gate, to the effect that
Messrs. Garrison and Morgan have organized a
company, under the title of "The Atlantic and
Pacific Steamship Co.," with Henry G. Stebbins
as President, for the purpose of re-establishing
the Nicaragua steamship line. A steamer was
to have left New York on the goth of December,
but the unexpected landing of Gen. Walker at
Greytown, will cause 1t to be detained until the
9th or goth of January.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

PLANK RoAD-It will be seen by notice in
another column, that initiatory steps have been
taken TO organize joint stock company for the
purpose of constructing plank or turnpike
road from Nevada to Grass Valley. The par
ties who have taken this matter in hand are
energetic business men, and have an abundance
of means to construct the road.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

QUARTZ YIELD.-Fifty tons of quartz rock
taken from the lead of J. W. Hastings and 9th
ers was crushed last week at the American Hill
mill, and yielded thrty-three and half dollars
per ton The first lot crushed, of one hundred
tons, from the same lead, paid thrty-nine dol
lars ton,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

DISTRICT CoURT.-But little business Of gener-
al interest was transacted ia the District Court
last week. On Monday, the case of Plumer
was called up, and the day consumed in cmpan-
neling jurors. One hundred men had been sum-
moned from parts of the county, where it was
supposed the people had heard nothing of the
case and out of the whole number only seven
were qualified to act as jurors. Another hun
dred jurors were ordered to be summoned, and
the case was adjourned until to day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

MAsoNIc.-At regular meeting of Quitman
Lodge. No. 8S. F. 81 A. NJ, held on Saturday
evening, Dec. oath, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing Masonic year r. B.
Moyes, W. NJ; S. B. Blakesley, S. W.; John
Brin:on, J. W.; P. B. Oppeuheim, Tr.; L. A.
Sacket, Sec'y.; S. o. Peasc, S. D.; John Gray,
J. D.; W. Morrow, Tyler. The officers elect will
be publicly installed on the Gath inst, at two
o'clock P. NJ, and ball given at the new Hall
in the evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

PROBABLE MURDER AT SAN QUENTIN-A boat
man named Frauk Rowe and one Collins, a
guard at the State Prison. started of on We'd
nesday evening on horseback, to take ride to
San Rafael, and indulged in drink on the road.
When they returned, Collins in spirit of bra
vado told Rowe he was going to shoot him, and
leveling large-sized horse pistol, shot hiscom-
panion in the mouth .hc ball carrying away
large portion of the cheek. Collins has been
arrested, and it is highly probable his victim
will expire.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

BOLD THETA fine pair of quilted-bottom
boots, which were hanging in front of Mr..
Hooks boot and shoe store, on Commercial ST.,
were stolen on Thursday afternoon. The theft
was bold one, as people are constantly pass
ing along in front of the store.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

FATAL ACCIDENT AT DUTcu FLAT.-Mr NJ. H.
Brown was killed, at Dutch Flat, on Thursday
twenty-four years Of age, and formerly from
Connecticut. He was buried on Friday by the
Masonic Fraternity, of which order he was a
member.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

SHOOTING GAME WITH PIrcHFoRK.-So dense
was the fog Dec. l4th, says the Colusa Advocate
that wild geese became lost, and were seen
whizzing about, very near the ground, and one
flock of three struck the barn of the C. S. Co.,
at this place. and one of the birds was stunned
that it fell and was captured by the hostler, who
happened to be standing by with pitchfork in
his hand. This mode of shooting birds is
an Improvement on the old plan of putting salt
on their tails.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

FIST VS.. HEAD.-Poloeman Carle arrested o
drunken negro, about two o'clock Tuesday
morning. The darkey squared off for a fight,
and Carle struck him on tho head with his fist.
1t is needless to say that the fist suffered more
than the head
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

CHRISTMAS SERvICEs.-Services of the Episco-
pal Church will be held at the Court House, on
Christmas Eve, Thursday at 7 o'clock P. NJ;
on Christmas day, (Friday) at IL o'clock A. NJ;
and on Sunday next, the 9th inst, at 8 o'clock
in the afternoon, instead of the morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

HORRIBLE DEATH.-On Thursday night last,
. man named Kelly, residing at Nevada Ranch,
in Marin county, was killed BY an explosion Of
gunpowder, which he kept under bis bed. The
cabin in which he lived took fire, and 1t was in
the effort to put it out that the explosion oe-
sHrred. He was blown 10 pieces.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

QUIcksmvER.-The New Almaden quicksilver
mine has been worked since June, 1850, during
which time about 8.4O0,O0o pounds Of quicksil-
yer. which, at from fifty to seventy-fvs cents
per pound, has been sold at price Of $5,OoO-
600 or $6,000,0OO.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

CHRISTMAS PARTY.-Messrs. Holcomb & Grove
have made arrangements to give another one of
their pleasant parties on Christmas night, at
Williams Temperance Hall. The supper will
be served up at the Monumental Hotel.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

ATLANTIC PAPERs-We are under obligations
to Geo. Wech, of the Pioneer Book Store for
supply of Eastern papers, received by the Col
den Gate. ]. E. Hamlin, of Broad street Book
Store, also has our thanks for similar favors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

CHRISTMAS BALL.--A ball will be given on
Christmas Eve, by Mr.. and Mrs. Hunerfauth, at
the Central House, on the Washington road.
Messrs. Holcomb & Groves band have been
engaged for the occasion, and arrangements
are made to accommodate large number Of
gusts. Those who attend cannot fail to enjoy
pleasant and agreeable evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

RETvRNED.--John Weber, Esq., and lady re-
turned on the last steamer, and received warm
welcome from hosts Of friends. Mr.. Webber
left Nevada about six months ago, with the in
tentiOn Of seeking home in the Atlantic States,
but few months residence in the East has sat
isded him that there is no country equal to CAL
ifornia to live in.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

HERALD OF THE MORNING, is the title of
weekly paper, published in Sacramento, the first
number of which was issued last Sunday morn
ing II is published byJ, G. Mcdonald Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

BALLS AT HUMBUG.-Mr, W. c. Carter gives a
ball at Lafayette House, in Humbug, on Christ
mas night. Tickets have also been issued for
ball to como off at the Irwin House, on New
Years night.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-23

DAGUIRREoTYPEs.-Thosc wanting pictures in the high
est style the art should call at the Gallery Of Mrs
Rudolph in the Democrat building Broad street Nevada
Glass Pictures Ambrotypes also made for those who
desire them.