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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

FIRE IN MARrsvILLE.-About four o'clock on
Wednesday morning, fire broke out in the
Dawson House, Marysville, but was soon
quenched by the activity of the Fire Depart
ment The loss 10 only about $500. The En-
press says:
1t was ascertained, beyond question, that the
fire was lighted by the vile hands of an incen-
diary. 1t was communicated to the building in
three places; on the first floor 1t was lighted un
der the stairs leading up to the second story
On the second floor the fire was kinded be-
tween two mattresses, in small room that had
been occupied by sick man, and on the third
floor 1t was set in the corner of an unoccupied
room. Two OF the boarders, in attempting to
escape from the building, were somewhat in
ured, though, as We learn, not seriously
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

WRECK OF THE LYoNNAIs.-The steamship Ma.
rion which was sent from New York on cruise
in search of the ill-fated steamer Lyonnais, re-
turned without having received any tidings of
the steamer or her passengers. The officers of
the Marion report that they experienced very
heavy weather and constant gales; and it is
their opinion that the Lyonnais must have in-
evitably sunk, as it would be next to impossible
for vessel in her condition to stand such wealth
er as they have experienced. There is now no
doubt that the passengers that were on the raft
and in the boats, about $50 in all, have perished
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

JUVENILE ExHDITIoN-The Sunday School
children Of Nevada gave an entertainment at
Temperance Hall, on New Years night The
exercises consisted of songs declamatons, dia-
logues, &C., in which the young folk acquitted
themselves in very creditable manner. Ev-
cry person who attended was highly pleased
with the performances. The proceeds of the ex-
hibiton are to be appropriated to the purchase
of Sunday school library, to replace the one
destroyed by the fire of last July. The receipts
amounted to about two hundred dollars after
deducting expenses.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
For the Democrat
Court House Bell.

The shrewd men of all ages have ever consid-
cred punctuality cardinal virtue in every de-
partment of human affairs. 1t is, indeed, the
great handspring which regulates, harmonzcs
and keeps in motion the business machinery Of
the world. Many luckess mortal has forfeit
cd his rights or sacrificed bis property by failing
to appear in season to prosecute the one or de-
fend his title to the other.
The last remark is especially true in relation
to the proceedings of the District Court of the
fourteenth judicial district This tribunal is
presided over by Judge who always "comcs
to time" with the Clerk and Sheriff closely in
his wake. The admonitory 20 Yes!" rings out
upon the air and the Court is opened, but where
are the lawyers, the litigants, the jurors, and
the witnesses? One is preparing an affidavit
for continuance, another is hunting up his
witnesses, q third is on his last string at game
of billiards, the last is saving off a game of
'old sedge" for the toddes, and every one is
ready to swear that ten o'clock has come an
hour earlier than it ever did before since time
began to move. But, exclaims one, his Hon
or's watch is too fast-mne wants three min
utes of ten now" Another declares that he
came directly from the jewellers aud that when
he left there it lacked just ten minutes of the
hour by Charlcy's huge regulator. A third
opens with an equally plausible apology and
begins to wax eloquent when he is suddenly
brought up standing by an order from the bench
which never fails to calm the troubled waters
"Mr. Clerk enter fine of five dollars against
each of these delinqucnts"
Well now, gentleman seriously spcakine if
is simply absurd to suppose that Judge Searls
can so regulate his chronometer as to cores
pond precisely with every old turnip in the
country, and l can devise but one remedy for
the evil and that is-a Court House Bell
Let us prepare a subscription paper-pur-
chase bell immediately-place il upon the now
Court House-have it rung by the Sheriff every
morning about ten minutes before the onening
of the Court and there will be no further diai5'
Guilty. A mere trifie from each of our citizens
will effect the object, and surely no one will do
cline making small contribution in a mater
OF such great public utility and convenience
ft tat r.........e ZED
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

f,ct m Nv. USLEANs ML PEcuLnRITIEs.-Owinp to tbo
r;vsr vs '.at New Orleans is below the level Of tho
placed n nn water, the dead are not buried but
Pn@s P ~ ,auiIs ABOVE ground our cisterns arc
above UUren ~rOnn reservoirs, lined with charcoal
dur fonsdot;n, anu our houses are built without
power XI11OIs; All MS. omnlbuses go mostly by mule
ne 11es look curious to the eve Of The peoallar
ne feels that he is not merely in a 'Isaanger.-
ous city peculiar, distinctive stranes ~ Guy,
u,UseneouS NY, character; and the general ;rSs nss
pens is Il like New Orleans, % NJ" osi"- sIus
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
OdicInI Vote for President.

The returns of the several counties of the
State were opened by the Secretary of State,
and the official vote declared on Saturday last
ceivcd, and the vote of that county is taken
from the Crescent City Herald. We append the
vote for President:
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

The wEATHER.-The past week has been un-
usually stormy. Considerable snow has fallen
in this place, but the most of it has been melted
off by the rain. In the upper part of the county
the snow in many places is from ten to fifteen
feet deep. The bitches around Nevada are
all running water and mining operations have
been commenced in earnest, we hope not again
to be interrupted during the season. The i'm
mense quantity of snow in the mountains en-
courages the belief that the present will be the
best mining season we have had since 1853.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

DISTRICT CouRT.-A considerable amount of
business has been disposed of in the District
Court during the past week The present term
will hold to the first of February, and it is be-
ieved that the docket will be cleared of cases
before the Court adjourns The most of the
cases are mining suits, and are of but little in
terest except 70 the parties directly concerned.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

PRIVATE CoN.-The bankers of San Francis
co have entered into an arrangement to receive
private California COINS hereafter, by weight,
allowing eighteen dollars and quarter to the
ounce. This arrangement will have the effect
to drive all private coin out of circulation and
effectually prevent any more from being made
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

MARIPosA MNEs.-The Mariposa Gazette in.
forms us that almost every day new faces are
to be seen in and about Mariposa. Most of
these new comers SO busily about prosnectin0
and all appear to be very we'll satisfied AT the
result of their examinations, ~ 'le
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
$l,l4s 90

iotai 30, 1877 50
few orders issued for small amounts between b
first and twentieth of July last The Clerks books bens
consumed by the fire there records of the obiec
for which they were issued. ~
The City government since great calamity Nhe6re,
has abored under many disadvantages. The revenues
for time almost destroyed whereas the repairs o
the highways, building bridges, grading streets &C. in
voyed the city to the extent permitted by its charter con
sequenty further Improvements though greatly needed
will have to be deferred
The Police very efficient and deserving of great CON-
mendation.
embrace this opportunity to call the attention of te
citizens TO the condition of the streets They are daily be-
coming worse especially would direct attention
Main and Broad streets Should they become impassabe
It will be serious damage to the whole community as
they are the two great thoroughares of the city
With regard to the Indebtedness of the late town organ
zaton the trustees in wise bound nor could bev
assume the payment without expressed wish Of the
citizens Yet in justice to the holders of said indebtedness
earnestly recommend its speedy liquidation
c. T. OVERTON President
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

HuTcInNGs' MAGAzINE.-Th periodical is a
truthful reflection Of the mind of California.
through the medium of its peculiar literature.
Considering it only as n work of art, Il is credit
able to our new society; as chronicle and re,
pository of the current history of our State, and
of its natural wonders, pursuits and modes of
life, 1t is invaluable, both as fund Of pleasing
and instructive reading for the present, and also
for future reference. As q souvenir, il seems
TO us II would be to a most welcome messenger
at the hearthstone, around which are gathered
the hearts that beat for our coming. The cheap
price at which IT is furnished, places II within
the reach of oil, and single stamp prepays it
by mail to any part of the United States. The
January number just Issued, is full of interesting
matter, descriptive of natural objects of interest
aboundlng in California, amongst which is a
graphic picture of the 'Ripple-box water fall,
Deer Creek" curiosity situated some nine
miles from this place, and which has doubtless
been visited by many of our citizens Hamlin
and Welch are always furnished with good
supply Of this work at their book stores.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

4 hEMcvAL.--Nessrs. Harrington q Patterson,
we understand have taken the new brick build
ing, corner of Pine and Broad streets. formerly
the United States Hotel, and have fitted Il up
for Billiard Saloon. They will remove to
their new quarters to-day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

OPERATIONS OF THE U. S. BRANCH MINr.-The
following is a synopsis of the operations of the
Mnited States Branch Mint in San Francisco,
for the year 1856, exclusive of the period be-
tween 9th August and October 9th, 1856,
which time the Mint was closed for settlement /:
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

CONTRACT AwARDED-0n Thursday last the
contract to supply the State with stationery for
the use of the Legislature, was awarded by the
Secretary Estate to Charles Binney, of Sacra-
mento, he being the lowest bidder.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

THE MOB CITY.-The total number of knlos
and wounded in the election riots in Baltimors
as far as can be ascertained, amount to l83
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

DEATH OF SAMUEL SwARroUr.-The death Of
Samuel Swartout, an old citizen of New YorS y
IN former times an active politician. and tbs
contemporary of almost generation of Iead;ns soe
men, is announced. He died in New YorE os
friday November 2sth, at the age Of "a re.us "
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

BOARD or SUPERVISORS Supervisors Of
this County meet on Monday next, for the trans
action of County business.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

ARRvALs.-The steamer John L. Stenho.s
her last trip brought out quite an accessios "
the permanent population of Nevada An
the number are Mcssrs. A. Hagadorn, P Ho.s
and J. W. Barker, each of whom, during on y
sence of several months, has illustrated tho "
cept that sit is not good for man to be alon. :,
and has returned to our city accompanied ~
lovely bride, wooed and won beneath the viz,
clad bowers of the east. We extend 10 -.
friends cordial welcome, and wish them.,,..
a long life of unclouded happiness -
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

DEsPERADo.-Marshall, alias Butler. who
supposed to have committed a murder near ".
rysvlle some time since, and for whose ARA, ,ra
reward of $4,000 is offered, escaped from ~
Jacksonville Jail few days since, where he was '
confined for theft. He was chained to the foo,
of the cell, when last seen. He is supposed II
be near Yreka. Marshall is charged also, with
another mruder and several robberies.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

PUB Doc's.-Hons j. B. Weller and ]. w.
Denver, have our thanks for valuable public
documents. received by the last Atlantic mail.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

THEATRIcAL.--The theatrical company which
has been performing upon our boards for some
five weeks past closed their engagements on
Saturday evening The season on the whole,
has been a successful one. For the past week
the house has been but slimly attended, owing
more, perhaps, to the bad weather, than from
any lack Of interest on the part of our citizens
in the entertainments presented.
The company having rendered NIessis Frisble
Balm, proprietors of the theater, compli-
mentary benefit, on Monday evening, tho house
on that occasion was crowded to overhowing.
The play of Don Caesar de Bazan went Off in
fine style, Mr. Warwick taking the character of
Don Cesar, and Miss Demming as Mariana.
Last evening was set apart for q compliment
tary benefit to Miss Demming, Mrs MCGOWAN,
and Miss Louise, rendered by the ancient and
honorable order of L Clampsus vitus. We go
to press at too early an hour to speak of the
performances. The members of the Order were
to appear in full regalia, and the attractions
presented could not fail to bring full house.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
CTATE oF cALIFORNIA. Com,1r or Ne,n-

NATE oF CALIFORNIA, County of Ncva-
~ un-ss In District Court 18th judicial district
LVulS BOWMAN against his creditors. In thh matter
OF tne apI cation Of Louis Bowman an inolrent debtor 10
Ur SSnagcd from his debts Pursuant an order Of the
Hon Niles searls Judge Of the district Court aGrc.a% IA
Noce Is hereby given TO the creditors of said nSoyent o
e ana appear before the said Judge chambers at the
Toult % House In Nevada City, Tuesday the Sd cay of
reofuary A. H. 1891, at tho hour o 10 O'Clock A. NJ IN
snow cause any they can, why the prayer OF the said
bowman should not be granted 1t further ordered that
IN .e meantime all legal proceedings against the uetition
81 o s1yed nnt the further order Of this Court Nv or
said, y ~ Af'9"'' Nourt "ore'
n IN lessumony whereof hereuno set my hand and anix
w. e s' o. Sa'd Court at oce in the City of Nevada tht
9th day Of january A. D. 1857. y ''"N" '''
cro r,.. j. H. B0STWICK, Clerk
i,,o,,o' g. - mr.. ~ 14-5w
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
SENII-ANUAL REPORT.

In accordance with the provisions of the act to ncorn
porate the city of Nevada the undersigned President A.
Board of Trustees submits the following report of rece
and expenditures from July Goth 1885, to January LIST Iss
RECEIPTS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
CITY TREAsURER,s REpoRT,

To TIE TRUSTEES OF NEVADA Cry -
Below submit the report of the business done BY the
City Treasurer from June TO Dec 3lst 1855 inclusive
Total amount OF Town Orders registered ,34l 70
Registered Orders unpaid. ............ 4GS 04
ss,sn 10
Cash received from Justice Court ........ &c 90
keeel'edirom Licenses. ,634 90
r.,, r.. o,. ..... sl,s7OOo
''''''''''''''''''' zoo 70 tFT
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNERsHIP.-

- NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnership
heretofore existing between l.. WOLFF and L. DEYOUNG
known by the name aud style Of r. DEYOUNG & co was
nl' gay dissolved BY mutual consent. L. WOLFF will
continue the business receive all sums due tho Arm
and settle all claims against the finn '
Nevada &c. 80 ls5r-l4lw 7 WoItr
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALL THE RIGHT.
~ tie and interest Of JOHN ENGIE in the Solomon
in Mn'ig company Iaims, will be sold Thursday
January Sh at O'Clock p. NJ to the highest bidder tr
cash to pay assessments the same The said interest
being one hall Of one share
KAsPER IIAuPT, Treasurer
MIcnAEL HorcK. SurerntenGcnt
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
81, $50 90
j. LAMBERT, Treasurer.
'INO RENT-A FRONT R0OMIN THE SECOND STORY
l. OF the democrat Builling." Apply at this Office

EWOND.-A lot ofmemorandun books papers &C.
were picked up in this Tlace Saturday morning last
ons he papers was poll lst OF the election at Illinois
Bar precinct in 1855 The owner can have the same hy
calling at this Office and laying for this advertisement
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-07
R RAILRoAD

GEO. s. HrrP,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-21

IBx oPsRA FUND BAn-rhs Opera Fund Bau al tae
Academy OF husic on THURSDAY hight was IN essant,
brilliant ami beautiful affair II WAS more-h was suc.
cesar unequvocal and encouraging success Tho
company ooapvrherded larse proportion OF the eliA
not OF ono branch, but OF ali the several 1s.oorsuc
circles OF popcaon, with agreeable Infusion
from what kEovn the substantial idd casses not
Of New York. but OF the country at large. At eleven
O'Clock birds eye view from the upper boxes oomprc
bendtd tout ,ntn1e fAscinaiirg, perhaps, than
,pythiDg of the kind before whln the limits
Of The American cou,sent TIE personal sta ,ons ard
the and acoru ments Of many OF the ladies'
s,ikinsy superb; the two sliernsng bsn1s OF music
hept up hours continuous stream OF muos harmo.
nos and during the wsz'ng, It was Impossible to con
template the parquetto without something Of that dzxI
re,s experienced In looking down from tie verge Of
HAsra n the dashing waves aud changing rsrbo~s 10
the great basin below Briefly, encouraged by this mag
nhcept, gratifying and suoofssful nrst experiment
unoe,snd that may count upon tho Of
another Opera Fund sA,l, 9 still splendd scale,
before many dsys are over.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-21

LiuIA KuNE's TBsArRx.-Tbis evening has been Get
spsr for sort OF literary ovaCn In tho shape Of CON
plrneDsry beneni TO the author Of young New York;
end my wres Mirror" We believe that we are con
cnrs ourselves strictly 10 the tact when ve state that
70 native pieces have ever been produced 10 his cy
which have had 40 Heightened and proatsbie run.
Miss KeeLe, grateful for the success OF "Youps Seu
York" b, which her theatre h. largely benefited, has
resdiy respouded 10 the request mAAo 10 her BY the
e.eirs members OF the literary profession, 70 sive the
tublc an opportunity of marking the esteem In which
they hold the drsmsists nc,iu The occasion 10 . re-
usrsSbIe one, inssmush a. shows that professional
y,ysiry Ia noi 20 strong spopgst ~ to deaien the
seuueuS mpurcs which successes like theso shosd call
G,rth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-21

THArRrRG's Success IN TIE UsIr,D sIArr.-Mr. Thai
bSrg has 20 Tar met with the creates, ever
achieved by spy artist that has visited He com
noed his r,s In thh city the 10th November
md sncc bs period no has appeared ninety umos before
tublo Ho has given eighteen concs rs Ia New YORK
mdur and three FREQ concerts for the Schools In
BrookiJn. four In Philadelphia, asen, and three for
The schools In Baltimore seveD and for the ,ools
Washington fur; Boston six, with two maiaesi and
ibree fer the choo' n Albany three; troy three New
haven, two; Providence, two; Salem, ono; Wilmington,
one; New dlord, ore; HArrsburg one; Lancaster, one
Worcester one Hartford, two; Springfield ono; Nowsrt,
And the clear pronu amount 10 over thirty two
ihouishd dollars. The mapssement like the busy bes,
improves each shining hour, and preparing 10 sslonsh
the public with atm further novelties series Of
ccr In preparation, which will ooabin, nearly all tho
usies talent rtsiden, In This city. An effort bas
been made 10 induce Mr. rDaberg remss here another
sesson ard s further extend tue sphere Of his opera
uons We that he msy be induced 10 remsis, and
In the ncsniime would susgess 10 the public ths, II
,houd msse the beat Of the good things he s giving
TEEN at present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-21
MR. ECKEL IN THE PLACE OF HIS BIRTH.
The Cnse of Mrs, Decker.

Mrs Matilda Decker Of Long Neck, Staten Island, who
Is charged with causing the death OF Rte sr By beat
ing and other cruetes In iiced and arrsigued
the afternoon Of yesterday G the General Sessions Of
Richmond county.
Tie jury nnd an Indictment for mApslauChter In the
fourth Degree the highest penalty for which conhne
ment In the ate prison for two years.
The priaoner was arragned at O'Clock yesterday
afternoon, and on being asked what plea she wished 70
make to the indictment answered very promptly and In
. loud tome Of voice, "Not guilty"
The prisoner 10 a woman above he medium heishs and
OF her powerful frame. Her features vssv N
Ike those OF tho portraits in the weekly papers sns
WAS dressed In . drab cloth CLOAK with dark dela,ne
dresS, and hat with plumes. She was accompanied by
her husbsnd-a man much smaller ihsn hsrseif Mrs.
Detker's bearing In court bold asd confident, and
though che wore thin ve was evident she wa, In no
way diiconoertcd by the proceedings.
An application Was made by her counsel, George
White, ESq, 10 have the amount OF bail nxei b. the
Court that sho might be released from con incment;
but the Court took the papers and will aX toe Of
bail to-day.
The prevailing impression In the ntighborhocd or Mrs.
D<ckers residence that the s,atemena abroad
ton 10 the matter aregi taty exaggerated
Tho Trial will take pace at the Oyer and Termner. In
Msy, before Judge Strong
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-21
Naval Intelligence.

The United Slater steamship Wabash len the dry dock
on l Tucsdsy, aer having the slight Irjurei she
ceved during The blow At Aspinwali remetied. she 10
nov being osuked sntw, and will probably be resdy tor
sea by the LIST OF March Her oes,nson 10 not yet def
nely known, though IL generally believed her nexs
mission viii be 10 transport q new ships company for
the corvette Decatur TO Aspluvs vhsno, they viii pro.
coed TO the Pscnc sea ,oud by land. Notwithstanding
before Inauguration day have every 10 believe
that ue sunpy month OF May destined 10 behold that
ssspicoos svnt-ve mean the trial xip not The inausu
ration.
Ths steamer Bbb (cosa survey s being repaired IN
the dry dock, and vh'n she completed The vnecnnes
Ia expected to 20 In 70 prepare for China.
The Dale, under the ccmmspd Of John n. Bsrien
(Judge ,op), VIII Join the Brazil sqassrou In feW
weeks.
The men OF war a. present on TIE Navy Tsrd are
wabaih (1sg). NORTH cholina (recelvps shP), Mlsss
,ppd Potomac, Sabine, Nnsars, vlncennes, Savannah,
Brsndyvins.
Adrsn OF twenty privstes, in onarfe OF Lieut. Cash,
left the Brooklyn Marie barracks friday morning
headquarters ~ wssblpgon whore the marine corps
will be numerously represented by veil disciplined sol.
diers the coming $th f March.
Sailors are shipping very brsky lately and u Is TO be
hoped that viii plenty blue jackets" by next
April 10 man the vessels that Sn hsn have 70 be oom.
missioned.
Cap, Rich, tho executive officer Of marines 10 Brook.
Ign, 10 indspcsed presena AND unseie 70 perform his
are the ofcers 81 present performing duty ct the Brook.
Ign post
The United States store snip Relief Lieut., Com Geo. 7.
Sinclair arrived yesterday from Norfolk, where she pa
Ths ioilovirgssIst cf her Off ser Lieut. Com eco
! T. sinclair; Acting Master, Sscardi Ndshipmen Ei
| ward Tea N Dalton, J. n ES,mani psssed Assistant
smgeon, II OTIS Acslns PuSssr, A. o shun,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-21
The Turf.

FASHION COURSE, L. I>-sPRrS9 MEETING.
II is uLders;ood In sporting circles that the next
meeting this course, which takes place In Jure will
be unusually brilliant and attractive The details Of the
will be uneer the control OF Mr.. r. Hare OF
Virgins, who has assumed lie entire management and
intends 10 give something worth looking ~. The
racrg last seon, under the auspices Of the Faihion
jockey Club, Was contemplate, and We hope never
again TO witness miserable abortion. Mr. Hare Is
In hopes OF making the four mile day the most attractive
ever known at tho North, and thinks probable that
dozen OF the best horses In tho country may contend for
the aures Blk celebrated horses have already enterod
and tho rest will bs forthcoming The entries will close
the lst Of March.
The latost accounts from England state that Mr. Ten.
broeck's horses s ssNewmarket and only tax.
ing walking exercise. The Newmarket trainers are
waiting for nre weather 10 commence preparing their
houes for the spring races, which viii shortly COM
menoe