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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.-The York District, Is.
C.) Chronicle. gives the following particulars of
q most awful affair. which recently occurred in
that neighborhood
At this late time we stop the press to an
neuncs an occurrence most painful in character.
Our particulars are from James Jefireys, Esq,
magistrate, and Mr.. VIM. Kerr the acting oil
Ger. In ct OF anger. one John Fee, living on
Bulloch's Creek, in York District, a few days
since, shot his mare, some cattle and hogs, and
en- Sunday, the 18th inst, he set fire to bis
dwelling, which was locked and the key after
wards found on his person, in which his three
motherless children, aged from four to fourteen
years, are supposed to have periEhed.
1t seems peace warrant had been issued
against him on complaint of neighbor, that
when an officer went to arrest him he was seen
to Be fortified, as it were, in one Of bis barns,
armed with gun, aud swearing that he would
shoot any one that weuld approach him. There
we're sixty or seventy persons leaving the house
when Mr.. Kerr arrived, whom he summoned to
accompany him to the barn, bat the cry was
he will shoot somebody So they refused, with
the exception Of JohR Hartness and brother,
wheR they got to the barn stratagem had to be
rssorted to, which was effectual in securing
him.
The prisoner stated that the children were ai
. certain house, which was known to be incor-
rect, he then said that he had last seen them at
'ths Springs but the presumption Is, they have
perished in the hamee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

SNAKE SToRY.-Some three weeks ago, man
of the name of McNair was going the rounds OF
our streets begging for money that he might
go to San Francisco and have his body opened,
in order to take therefrom two iue snakes. This
imam was in Folsom some eight months before,
and was relieved of third snake he had in him,
through some medicine given him by DIR. Hig-
gins, but 1t 80 much reduced him as to cause
the doctor to abandon the operation for fear OF
fatal consequences. The two yet remaining
one large aud the other small saake, who by
their continual movings aud cravings, making
the life Of the wretcbed man so irksome that he
has resolved to undergo the operation Of being
opened, probably at the loss Of life. He is q
hearty eater. but is still emaciated. The larger
of the two snakes generally remains in stupe-
fed state, unless hungry, when bite cau,es
the poor man to vince, while the little snake ia
very restless. and causes much more pain being
continually moving and nipping the flesh. How
the snakes ever came in his body is q study for
the curious; and how they are to be elected
there!rom is a study for the skilful surgeon
who undertakes the job, fer we deem 1t impos-
sible to mako the operation without costing the
patient bis life; but his life has few attractions
for him.-FoLs ON Dispatch.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

STRANGE AFFAIR-Ths Wakula (Florida)
Times, OF October l4th, says that gentleman
residing at Attapulgus, Ga. recently received
large sum Of money. He was soon after
wards obliged to leave home on business, and
on the evening of his departure two negroes
came to the house and demanded Of his wife to
be shown where the money was, under penalty
Of death. She complied, and they then deman
ded some supper, which the lady furnished them
putting, however. a quantity of strychnine into
their coffee. In few minutes they were both
dead, when 1t was ascertaned that they were
both white men, and near neik khbers, in disguise
who had been aware of her husband having re-
ceived the money as before stated.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

LAND TITLES IN SAN MLrHo.-Ths Alta sayI
judgment rendered by the Supreme Court. in
the case of James Johnson ct al. Vs. J. W. Ack
erson. Tax-COllector Of San Mateo, has been re.
ceived in that county, and as it affects tho title
to large amount OF property, has caused con
siderable sensation. A large number Of pro-
perty holders in that county refused last year
to pay their taxes, under the plea that the new
ly-elected officers Of the county had net been
legally elected. In consequence Of this REFUSAL
several large ranches were sold for taxes, and
as the time which the law allows for redemp-
tion-six months-has now elapsed, it 10 sup
posed that the legal title has passed into the
hands of the purchasers at the tax sale, who
have obtained the deeds and had them record
ed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
NOTICE TO TEAMsTERs.

WI AGON ROAD from Nevada TO Downieville by Of
w ROBINSON'S CROSSING,
This Road is in fine condition and presents the shortest
road for Packers and Teams to all the var
settlements along the Divide between the South and
Middle and the Middle and North Yubas by way Of Hess
and Emery's Crossings.
The Road also affords the nearest route for Packers and
Travellers from Sacramento by way of Rough Ready,
Grass Valley and Nevada and the mines further South to
Poor mans Creek Nelson's Creek and all the mining
gion north of Nevada and Downieville.
This Road is easily travelled as that between Sacra
mento and Nevada Four horses readily draw from
three to four Thousand pounds Of freight from Nevada to
the top Of the hill at Downevle when the road is not OBJ
structed by heavy rains or snow.
June IIth 1s5f-40-lv%
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

WHERE SHALL THE New SLooP-oP-wAR BE
BUu.T.-Ths State Journal says that petition
to the Secretary Of the Navy, praying that one
of the new sloops-ef-w ar may be built at the
Charleston Navy Yard. has received the sigma
lures of many Of the officers and mechanics Of
that station, and suggests that similar petition
be sent By the mechanics Of California. The
Journal adds: 1t Is due to our State and we
have no doubt that our Congressional delegA.
tion would urge the matter with all the inhu.
ence at their command. We have every requi.
site ts perform the work. including the most
skillful mechanics, Then why shauld not one
Of them be built herei
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
NEVADA CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 49, 1857

CuRRENcY.-It is curious, observes an East
ern exchange, to see and hear the variety OF
views expressed on this interesting topic and
specially to observe the blind iafatuatiOn Of
men who are intelligent on all other subjects
but politically and financially seized on in their
prejudices. They cannot comprehend the pos
sibility Of adopting the only constitutional aud
real representative Of value, but cling to the
paper system as the drunkard clings TO alcohol
and stryohnine. They are startled at the
thought Of solid currency. and ready to patch
up any sort Of an expedient to avoid it-some
new provise to secure the honesty Of paper
banks. As well might they expect to gather
grapes from thorns or figs from thistles;" the
evil is in the nature Of the thing ITSELF A char
ter to issue paper money is license for fraud
and q reward for rascslity; for our present
crash proves clearly that fiction and fraud are
inseparably connected.
In every respect but the currency eur coun.
try is in prosperous condition. We have ns
ther war, pestilence or famine; but peace, plenty
aud good health. Then why this ruinOus re-
vulsion-this crushing calamity and deep dis
tress-this whrlwind Of destruction in the
midst Of our prosperity 1t surely can b,
traced to nothing but fictitious currency, as the
foundation of extravagance and crazy specula
ton. Our farmers have been grasping wild
lands and draining the country of the proceeds
of their crops; our mechanics have been stretch
ing their credit to extend their operations; our
merchants have been spreading their sails to
the wind our females have been expanding
their hoops, and floating in balloons Of silks
and our railroad projectors have strained the
country into fits for the spells of a job. But the
bubble has burst, and the consequence is thai
the brokers are skinning their victims like the
Sepoys and prison malefactors of the East, ant
the broken bankers may have a slight share IL
the shave. Now this is not an extravagant pic
ture of the times for the reality is worse thar
language can describe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

THE AMERICAN BoNAPARTE.-The Paris cor
respondent of the New York Times thus writes
Leutenate BOnaparte, late Of the United
States Army, now Dragon officer in the
French Army, has just returned to Paris from
the campaign against the Kabyless, aud three
days ago the army journal announced his pro-
motion to a Captaincy. Fer a grandson oi
Prince Jerome the promotion Of this young Of
fcer is not very rapid. l know personally a
young man who, at twenty-threc is q Captain
in the Imperial Guard, and carried four decor.
alton OH his breast the Legion Of Honor, the
Turkish Medidji. the Cross Of ST. Ferdinand oil
Spain, and the Victoria Medal. He has the ad
vantage, however, Of having for uncle Marshal
Pelissier, whom he served as active Secretary
during the siege of Sebastopol, and as bis aid
de-camp at the taking Of the Malakoff.
But young Bonaparts will hardly complain
since he sees that his cousin, the young Prince
Joachim Murat, who is also an American of Bor-
dentown origin, remains still second Lieuten-
ant Of the Guard, although he occupies the i'm
portant post Of Ordnance Officer to the Empe-
ror and Is charged with the duty of gnardin &
the access to bis Majesty's presence. To occupy
20 important place as the guard Of his Majes-
ty's chamber or ofice-door, to be charged with
the duty Of deciding who shall or who shall not
approach his Majesty's person, Napoleon must
have great affection for him. And yet be re-
mains second Lieutenant. But then, Captain
Bonaparet had frst-rate West Point education, q,
while the Prince Murat never had an elementary
military education at all.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

A FIRST IMPREssIoN.--Th S. F. Spirit Of The
Times tells the following story Of young gen
tleman who was at ball, given by private
association. At an early hsur in the evening
be WAS smitten with the beauty of o lady in
attendance, and the more be looked ct her, the
deeper did her beauty penetrate his heart. She
was indeed q beauty-faultless in form, grace
ful to perfection in action, and dressed through
out with remarkable good taste. Our friend
determined to solicit an introduction. 1t was
not enough that he should feast his eyes upon
her beauty--he wished to enjoy the rich treas
ures of her SOUL which he knew lay hid beneath
her exterior loveliness As may be supposed,
he "looked his prettiest," and prepared to be
so exact in his speach as to defy criticism.
Leading the lady to the floor in his most grace.
full manner, he asked of her
care you fond Of dancing Miss-?"
The lady smiled, and modestly casting heI
eyes TO the floor, replied, as she fingered her
fan.
You ba?"
We need not add that our friends nerves
were seriously shocked. He did net care to
continue the conversation, and seating the lady
at the close OF the dance, came to the conclu-
sion that all is not gold that glitters.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

DISCOVERY OF A LIBRARY IN THE ToMBs OF
MEMPHs-M. d. Rauley, . member Of the
French Institute, who passed some time in
Egypt, and is eonversant with its archaeology,
states in the Courier de Paris that an important
discovery has been made in one Of the tombs
Of Memphis Of whole library Of papyruses.
which fortunately was saved from destruction
by the agent of the British Museum. who bought
the whole lot Mr.. Bird. Of the Museum, bas
as yet enly deciphersd one of these curious
manuscripts. which turns cut to be complet-
history Of the royal dynasties registered under
the numbers IS and l9 in Manethos Chrome
logical Canon. The celebrated Sesostris be-
longed to one Of these dynasties, and the same
period comprises the history Of the occupation
Of Egypt under their sway for ages.-LondoN
Paper, Sept. l2h.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

COUNTRY OF THE AMeoE RIvEk.-Ths Amoor
country, which Of late has attracted attention
because Of valuable mineral discoveries, is on q
river of that name, in the northeast part Of the
Chinese Empire, and in Q territory which the
hiiibustering spirit Of the Russians has wrested
from the Chinese. The river smptes into the
sea OF Ochotsk-an inland extension Of the
Pacific ocean. The San Francisco Herald has
much interesting information from traveller,
recently arrived from the Russian Possessions
who, in the last year, travelled by land from St.
Petersburg to the mouth of the Amoor, going
from Moscow through Siberia on sledges. Amer
leans were everywhere treated with eonsidera-
tion, and no hindrance was offered the party by
any Of the wandering tribes. The party stop
ped awhile at KyacAta aud Miamattschintou,
towns near the boundary between the Russians
and Chinese. The boundary is marked only by
board fence, but the towns are walled aud
fortified. There all International trade Is CAR
| rIed on; the Chinese bring there teas, and other
goods, on camels and bullocks the Russians
also bring their commodities aud exchange
The trade amounts to 10000, 900 roubles q year
A treaty made in the reign of the Empress
Catharne, gave the territory to China, but the
Russians are now offering to buy it back, and
IL refused are prepared to take 1t forcibly.
Neither the traveller nor the Russian Ambassa-
dor could get permission to proceed to Pekin,
as they desired.
There is Russian College at Pekin, consist
ing Of ten missionaries Of the Greek Church
they remain for ten years and are then replaced
by ten others. The Chinese treat them with
great respect and allow them guard Of honor
Through this College the Russian Government
obtains Information Of all important events in
the Chinese Enpire-more than all other ma
tions combined.
Chetah, at the head of Amoor River ia the
capital of the gold territory the province
about as large as California, is rich in gold
silver and copper. The gold is found In the
river beds and ravines; the annual yield is abou
100000 roubles; No gold-bearing quartz hai
yet been discovered. The mines are worked by
convicts from Siberia, under the supervision o
military officers. Private parties are not per
mitted to work the mines at that place, but IL
some places they are allowed to mine unde
certain restrictions, and on condition that Q
certain per centage be paid the Government
agents
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

OMNIBUS WT.-Ons sf the best jOkbs on the
present amplitude Of skirts worn By the ladies
which has been heard for some time, occurred
yesterday on Stockton street. A lady in hoops
hailed "a omnibus, which was alrsady full, and
a. she opened the door, the driver placed his
mouth to the hole through which the strap
passes, and exclaimed-''Won't a couple Of gen
tlemen get out to let lady ride" The pas
sengeTs roared, ladies included, and the Psdes
trian WAS compelled to take to sidewalk again
while the omnibus and its waggish driver pro
ceeded ems. r. Times.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
LIVERY < SALE STABLE

- J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE
Ilr> Metropolis Stable would inform his friends
SN and the public generally, that he has added
A1ZA extensively to his already Large and Ee
CANT establishment of Horses Buggies Saddles Harness
&c &c.-and is now prepared TO furnish hns turn
outs can be fonnd in the State.
Well trained feet and easy Saddle Horses well equipped
for Ladies' or Gentlemen will be ready at all times.
long experience in the business and earnest desire
TO retain the confidence of his friends leads him to be
lievs he will be able to give general satisfaction
Particular attention paid 10 Horses on Livery
Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the
Of Balls. Parties, &c &c.
The quality os my stock will permit to say that those
seeking pleasure engaged business would do well to
Civ. me a call J. A. LANCASTER.
Nevada Aug. 90, lS56.-46u
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
NEVADA & WASHINGTON STAGE LINE.

NEVADA q WARRINGTON STAGE line.
ON AND AFTER JANUARY /, 1886, the above Line will
" follows:
Leaving the Office at the National Exchange Nevada at
o'clock NJ passing by Mountain Spring House, Morgan
at Washington by one O'Clock in the afternoon.
II is the nearest and best Route to Washington Omega
Scotchman's Creek Poor Mans Creek, and Eureka.
Returning The Stages will leave the South Yuba Hotel
Washington every morning nine O'Clock and arrive at
Nevada by O'Clock p. NJ connecting with the Cali
fonia Stage Co.'S Coaches for Auburn Sacramento Marys
vile and Shasta.
Onice-South Yuba Hotel, Washington
A. S. OI1N, Proprietor.
W. s McRoRERrs Agent, Nevada. [34-u
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

A TOUCHING APPEAL.-The following appeal
from the pen of the Rev. E. NJ. P. Wells, the
minister at large" or home missionary Of
Boston, will be appreciated by many family
hearth where stands "vacant chair" The
letter appeared in the Boston papers, and is q
curious as well as thrilling address. 1t tells 9
sad story Of q mothers bereavement, and a
heart almost broken by the loss of enc on whose
little head once rested that "leck of hair"
To the person scho robbed the house Of Rev. Dr..
Randall on Sunday last Although you are
thief and rOober, yet you are my fellow crea-
ture. caunot but believe that there is some
place in your heart which is unpetrifed by
wrong The last place which becomes harden
ed in a mans heart il the place where mother
has laid her hand. Ysu have or have had
mother. Wrong as you are now, you were
then her darling boy" Had you died then,
she would now remember you as such ; she
would have cut from your then innocent head
lock of your hair, and cherished it, and loved
you in 1t. Such lock Of hair, so intensely loved
and treasured, you last Sunday stole from
fond and bereaved mother. Had you taken all
that was in the house and left the pin which
contained that hair, or the hair only, yeu would
not have caused her such suffering as she has
experienced since. It's loss has brought on
severe nervous attack which is painful even to
be witnessed by others. | call upon you as
being yet something of man to restore that
little lock Of hair. Restore it. and a mother
will bless you; restore it, and will pray Ged
to bless you restore it, and you will feel that
you have yet left to you something which your
mother gave you. Perhaps you can return it
in letter; II not return 1t personally to me,
and your secret will be safer than in your own
wrong heart. L. NJ. p. WELLS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

A New EPaEss.-The London Chronsls
processes 10 have good authority for stating
that steps have been taken for Immediately
proclsininE the Queen Empress Of Hindostis.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

Az Irishmsn tells Of nght in which there
was but one whole noss left in the crowd,
"and that belonged to the tay-ksttls."
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
GREGORY & SPARKS.
McROberts 4 FunstOn

Nj II O b erts g. Fun t o m,
HAVE Just RECEIVED THE
LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF
Wines, Fine Brandies, Liquors, Cordisls,
AND CASE GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO NEVADA.
HEIR stock Of Family Groceries and Miners Supplies
l. is unsurpassed in Variety, Quality and LOW PRICES
by any house this side Of the the Bay.
Call and US, and zoe toiI guarantee
Entire SsfisfAetiOn-inP Price and Quality.
NIB. Goods delivered free of charge. We always de
liver the same quality Of goods which sell TO
TONER'S McROBERTS FUNSTON,
35-u No a. Broad street. doors above Post Office.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
NTISTRY.

N- DR. A. CHAPMAN, Dentist, calls particular
I4yN attention to his Tooth Anodyne, which,
when applied will stop the tooth ache in Ave mintes and
eecuay destroy the nerve, leaving it in fit condition
to be filed without causing pain where it would otherwise
have to be extracted
All Dental operations performed in neat and substan
tia manner and satisfaction guaranteed in all cases
OFTlcK-In Kidd Knox Brick Building corner Pine and
Broad streets Nevada where he intends to remain per-
mancnty.
October l4th lS56-2-u
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

EMPIRE LIvERY-sTABLE
Broad Street, Nevada,
J. H. HELM, Proprietor.
- THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD INFORM HIS
7ArA. friends and the public generally, that he has
SN become Proprietor OF the EMPIRE LIVERY
LIZ STABLE, and as he designs keeping constant
ly on hand
A Stock Of Fast Horses,
Would respectfully solicit the patronage Of the Public
As- Horses kept by the Day Week on the most rea
sonable terms.
2Otf J. HARVEY HELM.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
TRAVELLING.
CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY.

TTNHE STAGES of this Company will leave their Once, A
i the National Exchange, - Nevada, as follows:
FOR SACRAMENTO,
Leaves Nevada at O'Clock A. NJ, and arriving at Sac
mento in time for the O'Clock boats for San Francisco
Also, at O'Clock, A. ~, running via Auburn an Ae
commodation Line to Sacramento
MARYsvILLR
Leaves the above named Office every morning at
O'Clock A. NJ, passing through Grass Valley, Rough
Ready Empire Ranch and Long Bar and arriving In Ma
rysville at O'Clock p. N.
FOREST CIT, BONNEVILLE, PATTERSON woLsxY's
MooRE's, ORLEANS FLATS.
Leaves every morning at l-2 O'Clock A. N.
JAMES HAwORTH
Prest. c. S. Co.
W. 6. McE2oBEErs Agent Nevada. tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
G. e. WILMINGTON,
COUNTY SURVEYORS OFFICE.
YOUNG AMERICA SALOON |! /!

have this day purchased the entire interest of A. K
PRESCOTT, in the above named Saloon CONNER
cal Street. aud will be happy to have my friends call and
aR. PRESCOTT, who viii assist me in the man.
Agement OF the Saloon, will be always hand during my
absence. HENRY aYER
Nevada Oct. 18th 1s57-2N
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FAIL 9A9EDsTH{aETER 4t6aftlEs p 5t
STONE e H0AIAs take pleasure Ia an6ouneinEs that
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stfy q 0OdS, Varieties md millinery (Seo,l..
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sent 70 the Public more than x sEs q ss-a
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eyer offered % tlie Public - - -
their former they have added a laT stock ~
aut Hugs OF the latest beet
and R5o beautiful line choice Tor tls
both Of which, ~ wen their stock
sS invite the attention OF Trade
been u the Eastern cities short time previous 10
tle rise In all kinds OF Cotton FahFi6 and buy.
8 Tth th have done for many yeara
tl as wen - irtety ftom the and
tpSs IN some instances; they able 70 ef
70 seS ClSa Buyers either by the PIECE or ~
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nave n Sde and are dFFan u1tntG 70 irniS
tSsiI h tS g ehs RsFs Of Eeels
2 In this stock may be found folly
@ S9A aenR sohe Of the hneSt imncrted
FeLleh Ner1npeSS 5Cashmlrea, BombaGinea.
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E Va ~! S!IRsa R Cashmeres and DelaiEes-Import
ever offered In Wheeling. . -
$4,000 yls GInghRms Debaxes DeiaineS n1d PstS ~
SIvgg u OF nestlcsenhr the larEeOt line 6f
MSolens and Cotton goods kept hy any similar
994se'lt not by any house in cIey!f 3I
They have laid In theiraook with view 70 closer cash
shall be wanting TO please. =
lSei Sonhdent that they cab Inducements TO
sfS by house West II IN
States No trouble to show gobdAgoods sent TO
SAsss ltottls and UoAtt FOR
so5 eSs BY f on hand Ai Prime 4iye 9Ssss EsatleES;