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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

Butte COUNTY CONVENTION Democratic
Convention of Butte county met at Orovile, on
Wednesday last, and nominated Thos Wells for
county Judge, James Hitchins for Assembly,
and Nathan D. Plum for Sheriff. Warren T..
Sexton Esq. was recommended for Judge of the
18th Judicial District, and A. S. Hart for one
Of the Senators, in the district composed Of the
counties of Butte and Plumas. The delegates
to the State Convention were instructed to vote
for Mr.. McCorkle for Governor, and J. H. No
Kunc for Justice of the Supreme Court. A res
Olution was adopted, declaring it inexpcdient
to call Convention to revise the State Consti-
tuition.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

ACCIDENTS IN GRASS VALLEY,--A COrnishman
was killed on Saturday last in Grass Valley,
while working in shaft on Conway's quartz
lead, by the bank caving in upon him.
Another man was SO severely injured the
same day, in ball court on Mill street, that he
died on Monday morning. 1t seems that bah
had lodged near the sky-light and he wentu
on the roof after it, and in reaching through the
sky-light lost his balance, and fell to the floor,
striking on his head. He was insensible up to
the time of his death. We were not able to
learn the names of either Of the unfortunate
men. '' rH'
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

10. of o. E.-The following officers were
installed by San Juan Lodge, No. 81 |. o. Of
o. f. at North San Juan, on Monday evening
Geo. D. Dcrnin, N. G.; VIM. Abbey v. G.;
II. D. Sheldon, R. S.; S. Hartley, P. S.; John
Bicknell, T. A large number Of the brothers OF
neighboring Lodges were present, who, at the
close OF the ceremonies. sat'down to sumptous
repast, ct Smiths Restaurant This Lodge
though organized within the present year,
shows high degree Of prosperity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

SUSPENSION OF THE "SUN" NKwsPArEE.--we
regret to learn that the San Francisco Sun has
been suspended. During the Vigilance excite-
ment Of 1855, the Sun stood by the Constitution
and laws Of the land, to the great pccuniary
loss of the proprietors, and has since been an
able and reliable Democratic journal. The pa
per has scarcely been paying expenses for some
time, and rather than incur liabilities which he
could not discharge, Mr.. Bonnard, the publish
er, chose to suspend its further publication.
The Sherifrs advertising has been transferred
to the Herald t.s
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

FINANCIAL. CRISIS sANTIC1PATED.-Serious fears
are entertained by many shrewd observers in
the Atlantic States, Of an approaching financial
crisis. similar 10 that Of 1887. Within the last
three years there has been vast deal OF speeu-
lation in western lands, and in unproductive
railroad companies, and millions OF dollars
have been distracted from the more active
channels of trade and invested in unproductlve
property at speculative prices. All the more
wealthy farmers in the east have sent OIL all the
money they could spare, loaning it on new
farms at California rates of interest. An east
ern paper Gays that ten times as much land mas
been sold as will be wanted by actual settlers
for years, and more city building lots have been
dotted off on paper, and labeled with Chesnut
street and Broadway prices, than will find build
ers and occupiers for at least half century.
These speculations have absorbed millions Of
money, and piled up ten times as much Of la
bilities. Credit is stretched to its utmost ten
sion. The banks everywhere feel and see that
these things arc true, and know the fearful con-
sequences Of any further aggravation OF them.
How effectually to check this dangerous course
of things, and not Immediately produce fiRan-
cial eonvulsion. is source Of anxious solcitude
with many gentlemen prominently connected
with the actual financial business of the coun-
try. The land spcculations in Illinois, Indiana
and Michigan, some twenty years ago, should
not be lost sight of by operators now. Then,
as now. almost fabulous prices were obtained.
Failures were innumerable, and the amount of
money lost, and of promises dissipated, carried
ruin and misery to thousands. 1t is likely to
be so now. Like causes produce like effects,
and the result Of speculation and idleness was
never other than bankruptcy and ruin The
remedy is a little more reality and less 6ction-
more work and less speculation. There are too
many consumers for the number Of producers.
The necessaries Of life have fully doubled in
price in the Atlantic cities within the past three
or four years. while there is no scarcity which
warrants such extravagant rates. The high
rates for food are causing strikes among the
trades for higher wages, which are rendered
absolutely necessary by the inflated price OF
every thing else. Speculation has reached a
height nearly equal to the period which pro-
duced the strikes Of 1887. Labor is generally
the last to rise in its demands, and when that is
reached the bubble is pretty near an explosion
The advance of the wages Of labor drives prices
Of commodities still higher, and as the whole
fabric of speculation rests upon borrowing and
q "a
involving the business community in ruin. The
present prices arc signs of the times approach
ing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

His SUPPoRTEKs.-The Buliain and Union are
evidently making preparations to support Mr..
Stanly for Governor. The Union supports him
because ho is likely to be the strongest opponent
Of the Democratic candidate. The Bulletin we
presume favors him because he sustained the
actions Of the Vigilance Committee last year.
His vigilance prOclivities will not help him
much in the mountains. The honest, law-abid-
ing people of the State cannot bo induced to
vote for man for Governor who favors the
abrogation of all law except mob law.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

The STATE JOURNAL, which was suspended
about two weeks ago, in consequences of the
financial troubles of the late proprietors, made
its appearance again last Friday, under the
proprietorship Of Henry shipley Il Co. Mr..
Shiplcy was formerly editor of the DE.ocsAr, is
an able writer, and his long experience in the
newspaper business peculiarly 6ts him for ta-
king editorial charge of the central organ Of the
Democratic party of the State. The publishers,
We understand, are all practical printers, and
wetrust they may meet with that success which
their industry and enterprise merit.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

DrTCH CoMPLETED-The Plumas and Spanish
Ranch Water Co.'S. Ditch has been completed in
less than two years, at a cost Of nearly $780,
900. The Old Mountdineer says the ditch GOV,
ers one OF the best and most extensive mining
localities in the State, which cannot be worked
out for hundred years. The amount Of water
sold on the entire line of the ditch at present
stands thus: AT Mt. Pleasant, 500 inches; at
Fales' Hill. $50 inches; Shores Mill, 800 inches;
Gopher Hill and Curtis Point, l5O inches; Bad
ger Hill, 100 inches; Elizabeth and Newtown,
200 inches-making in all 1900 inches, the most
of which is sold day and night
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

On TRIAL.-- Charles b. Peterson, who was
years in this county, was on trial last week in
San Francisco, for grand larceny, in appropri-
ateing several hundred dollars worth Of gold
dust to his own use which had been left with
him to be assayed. The trial had not been
concluded on Saturday evening Peterson has
been engaged for come time in buying and
assaying gold dust in San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

STATE PRINTER.-G. W. Bloor of the Marys-
vile Express, S. II. Dosh of the Shasta Courier,
and Mr. Patrick of the San Joaquin Republican,
are candidates before the Democratic Conyen-
tiOn for the Office of State Printer. The Office
is not very profitable one at the rates now
allowed by the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

~ RAILROAD SURvEY.-The citizens Of Auh,,,.
subscribed literally towards survey of a wa"
on road over the mountains, bat as the cOmm,,
tee intend returning their money to them. n.
Placerville Herald suggests to the subscriber.
that instead Of putting the money again In tb.ir
pockets, that it be expended in the survey or !.
railroad line from Auburn to point on the .ur.
veyed line Of the Sacramento Valley Railro,d
from Folsom to Bear River. FAV
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

GRIZZLY KnIED.-Ths Red Bluffs Beacon says
that grizzly bear was killed last week, near
the Yreka trail, this side Of Pitt River. After
being shot through with six balls he fought des-
perately, and was finally despatched with g
knife. His weight was eleven hundred pounds
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

SIERRA NoNNATIoNs.-The Democracy Of ST.
ezra county have made the following nomina-
tions:
For Assembly A. Clarke, r. D. Hill
For Sheriff. j. White.
For Clerk-Charles G. Thomas
For Treasurer-Wm. Thomas.
For District Attorney-H l. Thornton.
For Assessor-Judge Brown.
For Surveyor Isaac E James.
For Public Administrator-T. NJ Ramsdalc.
For Sup't of Pub Instruction-Z. W. Keyes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY or NEvA.
~ DA In District Court Of the 18th Judicial District.
ST1LLMAN THOMAS vs.. HIS CREDIT0RS-In the mat.
ter Of the petition Of Sman Thomas an insoven debtor
to be discharged from his debts and abie. in pursuance
Of an act Of the legislature Of the State Of California passed
May 4th A. D. 1852 entitled ian Act for the relief in
solvent debtors and protection OF creditors and in pursu
anee OF an order Of the Hon Miles Sear Judge Of the DIS
tric Court aforesaid Notice is hereby given to the cred
or OF said nsovent to be and appear before said Judge
on Friday the 2lst day Of August A. d. 1857 at 10 O'Clock
A. M OF that date in open Court in Nevada City to show
cause If any they why the prayer Of said petitioner
should not be granted and assignment Of his estate
be made and he be discharged from his debts and hab
ties, in pursuance Of the Statute in such made
and provided And II is further ordered, that until
further hearing herein all proceedings against said nsoV
ent be stayed. By order Of the Court.
Witness, Rufus Shoemaker Clerk Of the District Court
aforesaid with the Seal thereof hereto affixed this 18th day
Of July A. D. 1857.
LEtfEA. RUFUS SHOEMAKER Clerk.
BY wM. SMITH Deputy
4l-5w BELDEN YASr Att'ys for Petitioner.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

PosT OFFICE AT HUMBUG.-A new post ONCE
has been established at Humbug, in this county,
called North Bloomfield, and DR.. Mark Emer-
son appointed Postmaster. At a meeting OF
the citizens some months ago, resolution was
adopted, changing the name of the place to
Bloomfield. Arrangements are being made for
carrying the mail which will be perfected in a
few days.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15
F,,.1- -AocrprNr.-Mr. Samuel Ayres died at

FATAL AccIDENT.-Mr. Samuel Ayres died at
the Keystone House, in this city, on Saturday,
from the effects o: an injury received some three
weeks since, at Smiths mill, on Deer creek, be-
low Rough & Ready. He was rolling log
with cant hook, and in rolling it over some
thing, it gave a sudden start, and the end OF
the lever struck him on the forehead, just over
the left eye. He came to Nevada Immediately,
and although not confined to bis room, 1t was
evident to those who conversed with him that
his mind was affected. inflammation Of the brain
at length set in, which caused his death. A
post mortem examination was made, when ii
was found that the skull had been pressed
against tSe brain from the effects Of the blow
Mr.. Ayres was about twenty years of age, and
formerly from LoudOu county, Virginia.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

The Next COUNTY CONVENTIONAL meeting
Of the Democratic Central Committee for this
county was held on Friday last and a Conven-
tion called for August 18th, to nominate a can
didats for Senator, five Assemblymen, and three
county Supervisors. The primary meetings, it
will be seen. are to be held on the sth proximo;
three weeks from next Saturday.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

SHERIFFS SALE.-By virtue Of an order Of sale
- to me directed issued out Of the Hon. District Court OF
the 18th Judicial District judgment rendered In said
Court on the 18th day Of December 1856 in favor Of JOHN
l. BLYTHE, and against JOHN MCDONALD. JAMES
PRoWAL and j. H. BLANKENSEIIPP, for the sum OF two
thousand and sxy6ve dollars and sixteen cents s2o6S6
with interest said at the rate of Eve cent per
month from the rendition of Judgment until paid together
with costs Of suit taxed at sixteen dollars and fyhVc
cents for the sale of the following described prop
erty to wit All the defendants right title and interest
being the full onethrd part thereof in and to the d,e
known as the Eureka water company also all their rgn
title and interest being the full onethrd part thereof IN
and to the dggngs situated Providence Bar on the MO
die Yuba river in Sierra County and also all their rgh
title and interest being the full fourth part thereef IN
and to the Virginia dggings and Tunnel situated in the
Township of Eureka aforesaid together with all and sngu
lar, the teaemens, heredtaments and appurtenaneee
thereunto belonging in anywise appertainng Notice
is hereby given that will sell all the above described prop
erty at Public Auction in front Of the Court House door IN
the city of Nevada, WEDNESDAY the 5th day Of Au
gust A. D. 1851 between the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. and
4 O'Clock F. NJ, TO satisfy and pay said judgement
41-td s, ", BORING, Sheriff,
Nevada County,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

HYDRAULIC DIVISION No. 2l3 S. of T., located
at North San Juan, installed the following off,
GERS on the 7th inst: B. F. COuger, W. p; d.
Snow, W, A.; F. R. Vera, R, S.; Jas. Moore, T.
After the ceremonies, an address by Mr.. Jacob
Carter, the eloquent temperance lecturer, was
listened to by the large assemblage, The pro-
ce edings were public.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

SACRAMENTO NoMNATIoNs.-Th Democratic
Convention Of Sacramento, brought their labors
to a close on Wednesday last, after session Of
five days The following nominations we're
made for the Legislature for Senator, W. 1.
Ferguson; for Assemblymen, James E. Shsri-
dan. S. L. Rogers, Chas. S. Howell, R. D. Fur
gusOn. The Union and Bee, asa matter of
course, are abusing the nominees.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

QUARTZ MINERS MEErNe.-A meeting of
quartz miners has been called to convene in
Grass Valley on Saturday next, the 18th inst,
FOR the purpose Of revising the quartz mining
laws Of Nevada county. Mill owners and all
persons interested in quartz mining are invited
70 attend and take part in the proceedings of
the meeting. 'al'
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

New PArERs.-The Placer Courier is the name
of a paper which made its appearance at Yam
kee Jim's, in Placer county, July 4th 1t is
edited and published by E. B. Boust, and is Gin
dependent In all things, neutral in nothing"
The first number of the Pacific Courier, neat
little paper intended as an organ of the public
schools, was published in San Francisco on the
llth inst, by Verendal, Taylor Il Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

A LUCKY JoHN.-We learn from the Folsom
Despatch, that Chinaman named Ah wun,
had the good luck, last Thursday, to find in his
claim, near Prairie City, stone weighing twen-
ty pounds that contained three pounds Of gold
John considers himself very wealthy, and feels
very happy over his success.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

REBUMDINo.-Mr. Waite is putting up a large
blacksmith shop at the junction of Big and Lit
tie Deer creek. His shop on the site Of the
present one, was washed off, with all its con-
tents, last winter by the rise in the creek, oc-
casioned by the breaking Of Lairds dam. Mr..
Wilmington is also erecting new paint shop,
at the foot oe Broad street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

BRICK CHnGNEYs.--An ordinance was passed
week or more ago, by the Board of Trustees,
requiring brick chimneys to be built in wooden
houses, where stoves are used. The ordinance
will be found on our fourth page.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

CONSTABLE'S SALE.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
delivered issued from the Court of j. NJ Clark Eso an
acting Justice Of the Peace in and for the county
bearing date 18th day Of June A. D. 1857 to satisfy judR
ment rendered by said the 18th day June b.
1857, in favor of ALVEY MARLETT, and against A. C0E
for the sum OF 95 debt interest damages and
suit have taken in execution and will sell to the high
est bidder for cash the following described property Wit
One house and lot situated the east Nevada CITY and
on the east Of house and lot of Mr. Briggs and in the
city Of Nevada and adjoining two other houses and lots
fore been attached for this debt by me- and the
will sell on the premises Saturday the sth day Of Au
gust 1851 between the hours Of O'Clock A. " and
O'Clock p N. Of said day.
Taken as the property Of COe to satisfy the above de-
mands and aecruing costs.
Nevada July l4th A. D. 1857. "a
4l3w u s GREGORY Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

FOUND HANGING TO TKEE.-Ths body Of an
unknown man, says the YrAtG Union, was re-
Gently found by 8. II. Jenner and others, hang.
ing to tree, near the junction OF Fall and Pitt
Rivers, in Trinity county, but it was SO often
sive that they did not 60 near it, %, a
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

New PosT OFFrCE.-North San Juan in this
county at length has proper postal facilities.
A post Office has been located there, and John
A. Seely formerly agent Of Langton's Express,
has been appointed Postmaster. This gives
great satisfaction to the citizens Of that place,
who have greatly felt the inconvenience Of send
ing to nsighboring towns for their mail matter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

ARRIVAL FROM SALT LAKE.-On Thursday, Ju-
ly 9th, party from Salt Lake, consisting Of
half dozen persons, with two wagons, and
about forty head Of cattle and horses, passed
through Marysville. They passed down the
valley from that place.. r.l
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

AN ACCIDENT IN PLAcERvnLE.-Mr. Robert
Dinsmore was severely injared, on the 10th inst
at Placerville, BY q horse rearing and falling
backwards upon him. II is feared that bis iDju-
ries will prove fatal. ''
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.--We are indebted to
street, for Sacramento papers; also, to J. T..
Hamln, Of Broad street Book Store, for the
Aid, Chronicle, and other San Francisco papers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

SACRAMENTO RIVER DTGoNGs--0n 0n the Sscr,-
mento route to Shasta there are said to be v,,v
good diggings-at POrtugese Fiat, Salt Cre,t
and to greater extent on Dog Greek, wh.r.
good paying claims are being worked.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

"STLL THEY coNE."-Another Of Sol Lewis'
melons came rolling into our Office yesterday,
which, upon thorough examination, proved to
be "magnif'' article. Sol has "fcw more Of
the same sort left"
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

The MARYsvnLE HERALD.-This daily pan,
has made its appearance in an entirely new
dress, and in greatly improved appearance.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

DAounRxoTYrEs-ThOse wanting pictures in the hiyS
est style ofthe art should call at the Gallery OF Mrs.
Rudolph in the Democrat building Broad street. Nev.d.
Glass Pictures AbrOypes also made for those who
desire them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

IcE--We are under thousand obligations
to Mr. Hawkes., for an abundant supply of ice,
during the recent hot weather.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

SESsDLE-A Resolution in the Republican
State Convention, pledging the members to aid
in establishing new Republican paper in Sac
ramcnto, was voted down.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15

RELIGIOUS NoTICE.--The services Of the
Episcopal Church will be resumed at the Court
House, on Sunday next, July 18th, commenc-
ing at II o'clock, A. NJ.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15
DIED.

In this city, on the 11th inst Mr. SAMUEL AYREs form
erly OF Loudon county Va, aged 20 years.
At Gold Hill Nevada county, July 3D. Tnoxu BUn.
ROUGH aged 20 years. e r fn-.nil
At Mud Flat July 7th, j. B. HARcrs, aged rs years ana
9 months.
At Gold Hin July 9th, r. F. LYMAN, formerly Of Han.
cock county, Indiana aged 26 years f. f.s
At Gold Flat July Sth GEO. R. MITCHELL, formerly Of
North Yarmouth Maine. aged % years 1 y
In this city, July sth CLARA, daughter Of Geo. NJ and
Hannah Hughes, aged one year. ID .. .rt
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY. JULY Is. 1851
Demooratic County Convention.

AT meeting Of the Democratic County Central Commit
tee held in Nevada Friday July 10th, the following
resolutions we're passed. .f-.- .,r
l. RESOLVED That Democratic County Convention be
holden In the city Of Nevada Saturday the 10Th day Of
next S the n ,os % % a s one
ton the first Wednesday in September next TO repre-
sent Nevada county in the next Legislature; and three
members of the Board Of Supervisors.
RESOLVED That the apportonent Of Delegates TO the
County Convention be as follows viE One Delegate TO
sry SO Democratic votes cast for any Democratic State Of
ncer each township at the last general election and
Democratic votes the Presidential Electors being consider
"a State officers for the purposes OF this resolution
The members Of the Central Committee for each Township
being empowered to determine whether the delegates shall
be elected by precinct or Township. r4e9 lanAN
s. Resolved That the primary meetings for the election
Dsegates be held on Saturday the sth day Of August at
such hour may be appointed by the msnben Of the
Committee for each Township.
RESOLVED That Townships be entitled to the follow
Ing number Of Delegates, viz i-# lF
. Nevada. ..",..,....l9 Eureka. ..............l2
sridgePorrt; :;-....''l2 % wssSinston, ;;:,'''''.s
Little York. .......A "
The members Of the Committed from their respective
tovnshps spporoped the delegates 10 the several pre-
einets As follows: . -tf,..
Nevada Precinct ......1o Gold Hill. ..H.s......l
Blue Tent, nt.,..........r.l 4 Missouri Bar..........l
GRASS VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
The Democratic votors Of this township will elect dele
gates OF township meeting to be held At Grass Valley
r ROUGH READY TOWNSHIP. it.
The Democrats ofths township will elect delegates At
township meeting to be held In Rough L Ready.
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP
Washington. .........2 Alpha. ................l
Jefferson. ............l Omega. ................I
srH Okla LITTLE YORK TOWNSHIP
Little York. ...........1 Red Dog.
walloupa ...,...,..,..1 Remington Hill. ...,...l
EUREKA TOWNSHIP .ti .I.., -
Eureka, ..............2 woiseys Flat.
Orleans Fiat. .........4 RsliefEIill. ..........I
Moore's Flat.........1 Humbug. ug......"......1
6outh Fork, ,.........1 saf ftt a<Utt
4stt RRrDGEroRT TOWNSHIP. d
sweotlands ..........1 French Corral ......3
Cherokee , hontezumA .............l
'' AT. LAIRD Chairman
4. J. RoLFE Secretary. ft
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. L. Lamnaon, is our authorized ssent Tor this
city. He win deliver the DEMOCRAT to auosefpers ana
authorized TO receive subscriptions Advertisements, 6e
and collect and receipt for the same M
Hoogs & Co. our authorized agents for Ban YrAn
CISCO 70 receive advertisements and collect for the
A. BadIana, Jr, ia our authorized agent in saera
nsutO city.f al AIOlI III
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15
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BY wM. SMITH, Deputy.
A-5w BELDES &YASr, AH'y's for Petitioner.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-07-15
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's Line,
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Connecting via PANAMA RAILROAD,
With the Steamers ofhe u S. Mail Steamship CON-
pdny, at ApinraH.