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The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-07-01

The END OF A BRAVE MAN.-Lieutenant Strain,
well known in connection with the Darien Ex-
pedition, in which his sufferings were so great
that he never recovered from their effects, died
lately at Aspinwall, where his funeral was at
tended by the officers aud men of the United
States ships Wabash and Cyane. and of the
British ships Orion and Basilisk. After his re-
mains were dposted in the Mount Hope Gem
etery. the chaplain of the Wabash read the
service for the dead, and detachment o. ma
rlnes discharged three volleys of musketry over
his grave, and thus, says the contemporary,
ended the Obsequies of as gallant gentleman
as ever lived. Doubtless in his distant grave
he rests as we'll as he would in Greenwood or
Mount Auburn, but his distinguished services
and terrible sufferings are worthy greater
reward than neglected corner in foreign
country, and we yet hope to see movement
set on foot. if not to restore his body to his
native country, at least to erect some suitable
monument in commemoration of his useful
services VIDE West.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-07-01
NATIoNAL ExCHANG

NATIONAL EXCHAN e.
No "a BROAD STREET, NEVADA
INIlE undersigned late propretor Of the UNITED STATES
/ HOTEL having leased BicIxnelI's Block and hand
somely fitted up throughout prepared to
modate permanent and transient Boarders in style
surpassed in the State.
The Table will al all times BE- supplied with all the va
rces the market affords.
The Beds and Furniture arc all new and for style
and comfort cannot be excclcd.
Particular attention will be paid to the accommodation
Of Ladies' and Families.
Having had long experience in the business are con-
hdcnt of being able TO make the NATIONAL Of tic
most desirable Hotels in the mountains
This Block is substantially built of Brick, and
whstood the late disastrous Grethe rooms airy and
well finished and from the Balconies you have splendid
view Of the surrounding country.
Hs- OPEN III NIGHT "a
The Bar will be under the supervision Of Mr.. THOMAS
HENRY and will at all times be supplied with the choicest
WINES LIQUORS and CIGARS
PEARSON IlEALY, Proprietors.
Nevada, Aug. 20, 1855 46-tf
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-07-01

MEXICAN SPoRT.-In accordance with ancient
custom. the Mexican people of Stockton had a
grand equestrian display on the 25th, in honor
of st. Johns Day. The Republican gives the
eubjoined particulars of this species Of amuse-
ment, which is odd and peculiarly Mexican.
What 1t is called we do not know; but it con-
sists of vigorous though usually unsuccessful
attempt to pull off the head of chicken while
riding at high speed. The chicken is buried in
the ground, with his head and an inch or two
Of his neck above the surface The sportsmen,
mounted on feet horses, ride by at full speed.
reach down and attempt to take the chickens
head off. The operation looks more likely to
result in the breaking of the riders neck than
that of the chicken. There was quite an assem-
blage gathered to witness the sport. There
were some half dozen men in the list, who ex-
hlDlted high order of equestrian skill, though
of,
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-07-01

Noticeable undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that he has purchased the Drug Store Com
mercal street recently established by Thayer of san
Francisco which contains full stock Of FRESH DRUGS.
from the best English and other European manufacturers
aid are such as be depended upon also, complete
assortment of the finest Perumeries and articles of toilet
together with full supply of every thing belonging to the
business The Store is under the management of Doctor
b. r. CARAVAN who will devote particular attention to have
the establishment conducted in such to gain
the confidence of the public.
N. B.-Physicans prescriptions properly compounded.
. Tiff GEO. o. KIIB0URN.
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New Store, New Goods,
IVA HEwN -EDmw EG1MCsSo
PHILADELPHIA STORE,

=
PHILADELPHIA STORE,
81 BROAD STREET, KIDD Kxox NEW BRICK BUILDING
Twenty-Five per cent. Cheaper than before
WE take pleasure announcing to the citizens Of Neya
w da and vicinity, that the
PHILADELPHIA Store is open AZ M 81 Broad S.
IN Kidd d Knor's BrfcL; Buftdtnh
We have recently received large stock Of New Goods
which will be sold twenty-fv per cent cheap than
before offered in this market.
The goods are of the best quality and consist part as
follows:
Dress Goods.--french and American Calico,
French and English Merinos, all colors,
French and Scotch Plaids all wool,
Plain and figured De 1aine,
Aapaca Bonlbazine also French Bingham,
Swiss Muslin Jaconet and bar in great quantity
SIlks-Marrantique Plaid, Plain and Changable, 1.-THE
latest and rishes syles also color of Florence Silks
Victoria Winter BOnnets.-Lcghorn, Split Straw,
silk and Satin Riding Hats, Girls Flats and Boys Hats,
Opera Dresses very rich styles.
Table Covers.-Worsed and Linen, Of all kinds
Cnrpets.-Three Ply, Brussels, Ingram, Velvet, all
MattIng.-Iarge quantities from A to o. cheap
Floor Oil Cloths, Mats and Rugs, large assortment of
Druggett all col0S
We call especa attention to our large assortment of the
heavest kind of White Aacinac Blankets, and Quilts also
all kinds Of Fannels for family use.
Embroideries Edgng and Lace the richest style onhand
and we call especial attention to them
THE RICHEST STYLE OF EMBROIDERED HANDKERcHEFs.
900 PIECES IRISH LINEN, OF all prices.
Damask.--silk and worsted, of all colors.
COttOn.-Beached Muslin, 44-lo cheaper than has
ever before been sold
Alexanders Kidd Cloves also Silk Gloves and SILK Mits
LADIES' Shoes and Caters, Of all kinds.
Ladies are invited TO call and examine Goods, and
ascertain prices, before purchasing elsewhere.
CO. Remember The Number, Ihiladephia Dry Goods
Store No "a Brood Sired, Kidd K,oIs Briet Butld.ng
STIEFEL COIN
Nevada Aug is 1855 Aa-tt
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A COLD FLOODED MURDER.-The Coloma ar
gus gives the particulars of q cold blooded muir
der at Johntown, FL Dorado county. on Mon
day, June 22d. The man who was killed was
named Owen, and his murderer Neal. Owen
was teamstcr in the employ of II. T. Plant,
and was hauling lumber from the Clipper Saw
Mill to Uniontown. AS he was q going up to
the mill. he stopped at Johntown, and got to
drinking, and from that to gambling. After
losing all the money he had, some $50, he play
ed on credit till he lost some $50 more. when
Neal, TO whom he owed the money was going
to take one of the mules out of the team, owen
having represented that they belonged to him.
They had some words about it, and Neal threat
cned to shoot him. when Owen opened the bo-
som of his shirt aud told him that he dare not
shoot-N5al fired Immediately. hitting him in
the breast, and killing him almost Instantly.
Neal made his escape and has not yet been ia
ken.
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HOTELS.
MONUMENTAL HOTEL /!


RE-QPEEED.
sssaa THIS new and spacious Hotel lately erected on
lltaH the site formerly occupied by the Pacific Resau-
!aE% rant, the bridge foot Of MAIN STREET, Ne
.I@gkA vada will be open for the reception of guests
and accommodation Of the public generally, and after
Saturday May 9th
The proprietor would invite the attention ofthe travel
ing portion of the community especially to the fact that
having spared neither trouble expense to build and
furnish his House in manner calculated to meet the
tire wants Of the public and having most DESTROYS loca
ton in the business part of the city in the immediate vi
entity Of the California Stage Co.. Telegraph and Express
Offices Having number of GOOD APARTMENTS for the
Accommodation of Families, the
Most Rcas bI II erms,
and conducting his House strict Temperance principles,
thus aording superior accommodations to those wishing
a QUIET HOME.
lie begs TO inform the citizens Of Nevada and the public
generally that every attention will be given to promote
the comfort and merit the patronage Of those who may ia
yor him with a call
SAMUEL W. CRUSH Proprietor.
Nevada Nav Sth 1S57.-32-tf
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-07-01

IRoN ORE IN PLACER CoUNTY.-We learn from
the Placer Herald, that an extensive lead of iron
ore has recently been found in Placer county.
The lead is located on the lands of w. S. Lowell
Esq, about five miles from Auburn. 1t crops
out of the ground on the hill side in the shape
of large boulders. The ore, in small particles,
is found over the adjacent ground TO the extent
of forty acres. a test OF the ore has been made
which shows extraordinary richness-yielding
about eighty three per cent This was taken
from the out groupings without selection. The
appearance of that which shows upon the sur
face Of The ground indicates an equal richness
1t is not believed, however, that that would be
the average yield Of the whole Deposit but ii is
thought it will compare favorably with the best
ores in Pennsylvania. Several tons have been
shipped to the iron works of Geo. Gordon of
San Francisco, where thorough test of its val
nc will be made. The tests of the ore already
made arc sufficiently encouraging to warrant
the belief that it will pay to work, and that
furnace will he erected upon the ground next
winter. From the convenient location of the
ore 1t CAP be put down at the furnace at small
cost, and wood for the manufacture of charcoal
is found in abunda ICE in the immediate vicinity
Should this enterprise meet with the success
anticipated, California pig metal can be offered
at price in San Francisco that will rule that
OF Eastern manufacture out of the market. The
prospect for the manufacture of iron ia Califor-
MIA, an article that enters so generally into the
demands of trade, is certainly encouraging. and
it is not without hope that we look forward
when within the boundaries of our State will be
manufactured such articles as the necessities of
our population demand.
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RTV II TIT c8s Q o.,
III j street, bet. 4 and >, Sacramento,

Importers and Dealers in
English & American COrpcting,
French d Am'n Paper Hangings,
Upholstery Goods,
Damaslxs, OIL Cloths, &C.,
COUNTRY dealers will find large and select stock OF
the above Goods as be found in any house in San
Francisco, and at LOW PRICES. liberal discount
made to the trade and Teamsters.-26-u
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Nevada Temple OF Honor No. s.--Meets every

Nevada Temple of Honor No. s.--Meets every
Monday evening, at Tempar's Hall, at O'Clock.
Visiting Brethren in good standing welcome
E. d. HERRIcK W. r. 6-6m W. F. LYON, W. G. T.
Nevada Royal Arch Chapter No. 6, meets
every Monday evening" at Masonic Hail. Nevada Visiting
Companions are respectfully invited to attend.
T. II. CASWE1L, NJ. f. HIP.
s. W. BORING, secy.
Elk. Kane Lodge, No. 72, f s. M holds
its tngs every Friday evening at Masonic Hall Neva
ta Stated meetings the Friday evening proceeding the
full moon. c. C. GREEN, W. NJ.
J. V. WATSON, Secy.
Nevada Lodge, No. ID, f s. Nj, holds Its
meetings Saturday evening of each week at Masonic
Hail. Nevada Stated meetings the second Saturday Of
each month. I. 7. HAWLEf w. NJ. .
J. F. RUDoLFB, Secy.
Auxiliary No-of the California State Tenn
peance Society will meet every Wednesday evening, at
Temperance Hall, Nevada
JOHN WILLIAMS, President.
l. p. VAN HAGEN Secretary. 29-tf
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NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY l, 1857.
The city OF Canton.


map of the city of Canton has recently been
;ssued by Rev. D. Vrooman. From the descrip-
tion which accompanies the map we extract the
following:
"IIoNE OF LEPERs.-The Chinese, like the
Laws have laws which exclude the unclean from
che midst of general society. They must dwell
outside the gate. But TO amcliorate the condi-
zion OF this afflicted and unfortunate portion Of
his children the Emperor has caused piece of
land TO be set off for their especial use, erected
buildings for their accommodation, and provid-
cd out of hisFown revenues, for their support.
The place is about mile northeast of the
large east gate of the CITY, The wall around it,
and the houses are all of brick. 1t is about650
feet in length, by over 800 in breadth, having
one broad aisle from the entrance portal lead
ing back to the temple containing the Tablet Of
the Emperor, which receives the homage of the
people living upon his bounty. From this aisle
there are, on each side, thirteen narrower Ones
at right angles which lead past the doors of the
houses to the surrounding wall. The houses are
all of one story and only large enough to ac-
cOmmodate, each, a small number of persons.
"When this place was visited by the writer, in
1855 it contained over six hundred inmates,
some of whom exhibited no traces Of leprOsy.
but being descendants of lepers they could not
be received into general society, unless sufH-
cient number of generations, OF their immediate
ancestry had also been free from it to remove
the legal faint Of consanguinity This number
l think, is three, but am not positive. Some of
these men were active, intelligent and energetic
often going abroad on business, and not unfre-
quently leaving the establishment altogether.
Many, however, feel that this is the home where
their fathers have lived, and where their own
children also may live, and hence prefer to re-
main. Some poor creatures there were without
hands, and others without feet or with mere
clumps, destitute of toes, and covered with ul-
GERS, most sickening and pitiable sight The
writer has seen, not unfrequently, those who
were both blind and in part or entirely dcsti-
tute of fingers, carrying on their backs those
who had hands and could see, but were unable
to walk.
although this place has been set apart for
them. yet it snot the only place in which they are
to be found. Even those who make this place
their home go out to the city, to beg and trade
or sell! the products of their industry. They en-
joy sort of monopoly in the making of a spe-
ces of twinc. and some other things. They are
allowed 10 sell salt without paying the full du-
ty, and by this means, | am informed, some of
them make small fortunes. Such however, live
in place By themselves, in the eastern suburbs
near the river others lie in boats, not much
larger than q coffin, and subsst entirely by beg
gng from boat to boat Some of these would
he unable to walk, but having hands they pad
die about with small oar, during the day, and
collectin the same places every night
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-10
Entpsl Agency

At TIE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT
q ma undersigned having established a Patent
y Agency at Washington for procuring Paterts
in the United States aud Europe, is prepared to
prosecute claims for new inventions On the most
favorable terms. lie will decide the patentabil
ity OF inventions for So, with no additional char
g,s beyond he actual expense of drawing, unless
a patent Is secured.
The best Of scientific skill will be employed ia
prosecuting the claims of inventors before the
Patent Office and those who may employ the
subscriber may rely upon having thei. business
done with promptnoss and in "a thorough and sat
isiactory manner. Models may be forw arded bI
FNp.css or otherwise, as most CO.. enient.
hci renee of tho highest character will be Civ
en- when required, Address,
d6w3m J. q. DICKEY,
apr2s Washinsto ID. q.
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Albert q. WhietmOre's Estate

STATE OF VERMONT, }tlNhe Honorable the
District of Cbttenden, IS. : L Probate Court Tor
the District of Chittendcn,
To all persons interested in the estate of Albert
O. Whitemore, late of Milton, in said District, de-
ceased, Directing.
Whereas, the said Court hath assigned the 10Th
dav of June next for the settlement Of the ad-
ministraton account of the Administrator of the
estate of the SAID ieceas ed and ordered that pub
lie notice thereof be given to all persons interest
ed in said estate, by publishing this order three
weeks successfully previous to the day a'signe d
in the burlington Free Press, printed in Burng-
ton, in said District.
Therefore, YOU are hereby notified to appear at
the Probate Court rooms, in Burlington, on the
day a>signe tn, II and there to contest the al
lowance If said account, if you see cause.
Given unier my hand, this third day Of June,
A. ID. 1857.
b. FRENCH, Register.
w1l wl
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AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
FOR TIM RAPID CURE or
COUGHS, COLDS, YOURSELVES, INFLU.
ENZt, BRONCHITI>, WHOOPINU
COUGH, GROUP, ASTHMA, IN
CIpIENT CDNSJ NIpJJON

and for the relief Of consumptive patients in advanced
stages # the di-ease.
We need not speak to The public - IT'S virtue
Throughout every town. and almost every hamlet the
American states. III Wonderful cures eft Tulu.ipr, ..m-
plants have made II ALREADY known Nay. tv prr tbs
families III 81, iliE-i country ON ths continent. with
personal experience of it, effects sui tWrr,,t
the communities any where winch have not ailu- t,m
some living trophy ~ it, victory the sul, and dam.
grrnus Diseases a th- throat aud lungs While Tie
1T powerful sutidue yet known To man tor the tru
dabr g-rou- Diseases Of the IumuuaI, organs
l. also the plasat-sI aud safest REMEDY that b.,
Iiuyrd fr infants and young persons Parents should
have store against the irsidInu- that steals
upon them unpropared We have abundant grounds 40
believe the Csrry IFr0rH save more lives rs the
sumptinr- It prevents than those it cures h"'r II 10y
and coli- while they ARE durable" nor neg
lto them until 10 human 81 can master the ir"N HIe
cauk'r that. fastened the Val- 'at' Your no" away
An know the irrHln fatality 1 lung disorder. AND
they huw Too the virtues of - remedy. wr ur uNt ito
re- than 10 assure them # D. still u1Ir the f-t Or ru
," "" spare ne cost uo care uu toll iu produce o. III"
81 perfect possible mud thus 'lrI those who o. un
It the hest agent Whirh skill eau furnish tor their
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1857-07-10
1857
Great Northern and Western
RaIroad and steamboat Route.
NOTIIERN CN. ", RAILROAD,

90 miles sorcd 5e,wccn Burlington and
ChioagO By This roWe.
FIRST TRAIN leaves Bouse's Point 6, 90 A. NJ,
arrives at Ogd, nsburgh at | 90 A. NJ connect
ing at Potsd am with Potsdam & WATERFOWL RR for
Natcrtown, Rome. Syracuse, Rochester, Niagara
Falls, Buffalo, Cleveland, Cincinnati and West
via. Lake shore also, via. Great Western and
Lake Erie tcamers and at Ogden shurgh connect
with Grand Trunk Rk for Bytown. Kingston, To.
ronto Hamilton, Detroit, Chicago and all points
south and West, and also connect at Ogdensburgh
with American Express Steamers for Cape Vim
cent, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and West
SECOND TRAIN leaves Kouses Point at LIS
p VI. or on the arrival of the Trains from the
Vermont Central kR, arrive at ogdcnsburgh 800
7. VI. connecting with Grand Trunk RB FIR all
points West also with American Mail Boats on
Lake Ouario for Cape Vincent, jackets IIarbor,
O,~ego, Rochester, Toronto, Niagara Falls, Buff
talo aud the West.
TllKD Train leaves Rouse's Point 10 p VI,
on the arrival OF the Boston Express Mail via Vt.
Central and Lase Champaign steamers from White
Hall and arrive at Osieusbursh 1900 NJ, con-
Meeting with Grand Trunk Rail Road same even
in, arriving at Toronto in the morning, Hamil-
ton % T. NJ. Detroit 800 p. NJ, Chicago J.4j
A. NJ. next morning, making 80 hours time from
Og1eusbursh to Chicago. This Train also con-
meets At osien-burgh with Lake Onta.io Steamers
for all places West
RETURNING.
FIRST TRAIN (Boston EXpress) leaves og-
deushur.h at 400 a. NJ, arrives at kous' Point
- A. NJ. connects with Vt. Central RR and ar
rivc- at burlington at 1915 A. NJ, TO ton 500
p. VI same evening, II akug connections with all
Rail Road Lines -outh and Fast and at Burlng-
ton With Lake Chdmpain Steamers for White
! Hall, Sarat "a, Troy and New York
SECOND TRAIN leaves ugicusburgh at II 90
\. NJ, arrives at Rou-e'- Point at 4,tj P. NJ,
cuuuccts with Boston y lsht Express Train on VT
Central, arriving at Boston AT 80 A. VI. and
Worcester at 100 A NJ. next morning also, con-
meets at Rouse, Point with Lake hamulain
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Dentistry.

AVN. L. HARRIS, SURGEON AND ME
w cHANIcAL Dentist, has taken an Office in
Bank Block over \. Prouty's store, where he may
be found at al tine, IN readiness to wait upon
those who NAV require his services.
Caripus teeth tilted with pure Crystal Gold
1.-THE best article now in u>e) and Gold Foil, and
restored to permanent usefulness it attended to
ia proper tiulo-
Teeth inserted on pivot or plate either Gold or
silver partial or full ~rtts and made M q manner
winch cannot fail 10 please.
Teeth extracted without pain by tue freezing
process, which is in advance of Chloroform aud
Eth or, there l., not the slightest danger in its
use, and Is just successful
Dr. II. has / At himself in this place pcrmn-
neutly ~ opcratiuns will re performed by
him in q. careful and durable uanncra and wlrrau-
ted o. give perfect ,ati, action.
Burlington. Feb. >, 1851. dGwtf
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ALSO, m Nhiie China, large assortment Of
Plates, Covered Dishes, Teas, Colces, &c, en-
brlrins the greatest variety Of goods ever before
offered for the Inspection of this commuuity, all
OF which can and will be sold at a triliug adyanc
upon the prices of the lronstonc Ware.
It's no use talking-the chances are before
you olue in and win Read away
One Package assorted FANCY CHINA VAS
-, an Auction Lot, from II cents to u! dollars
per pair marx That head on Read on
In GLASS WARE can show you an assort-
IN Mt SO extensive and varied and at such I'M
precedented low prices that it's no uss enumerat-
inf them ladies' ami Hentlemen, come aud
Judge tor yourselves what can be done for little
money am hound TO : Il Cheaper and Better
Goods than have heretofore been offered by any
one IN tins >ta'e. 1t Is sweeping assertion, bit
| can prove it.
Something has dropped What is it You
can rec 1t at China Hail III tell you, it is the
prlcc o!