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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
ncnth or 1ynlInm II. Endleott.

The sad necessity is at last imposed upon us
of chroniclng the decease of William II. Endi-
colt. For several months past he has moved
among us the sorrowful wreck of paralytc az
Fiction, and having been prostrated again and
again by its repeated attacks, he expired yes
terday the victim of its last merciless stroke.
The subject of this notice was born April 29th
1916, in the town Of Scynthanna, Harrison CO..
XIV. He resided six years in Cincinnati, Ohio,
from whence he emigrated, as one of the bold,
adventurous and enterprising band Of pioneers
who took up their line Of march in 1S49 topeo-
pie the golden but wild shores of the Pacific.
He was among the tenants Of the first miners
tent and cabin erected in the dense forest of
pines which in January 1850 shaded the hills
and rayines now covered by Nevada city, and
hitherto continually has been a resident of this
place, where now his remains must rest until
the morn of resurrection. None in this com
munity and none who were before members and
citizens of the place but what knew him and
knew him favorably. Singulary energetic, he
was equally successful in all he undertook, but
his plenteous earnings were not boarded accor-
ding to the rule which selishness preserbes as
that of wisdom. What was his, was equally
open to his friends, and charity never made
demand which his kind, good heart did not
promptly respond to. Notwithstanding his un-
exampled generosity, while Providence allowed
him his faculties, he never wanted assistance
himself but was ever able freely to lend to
fhoca who naa1p1 holm IJia a mi nia
disposition, combined with other faculties with
which he was gifted, marked him out as one
designed by Nature to be the good Samaritan
for numberless Of his fellow beings on the way
side of life; and accident located him in this
land Of vicsstudes, where brotberly hand, an
afIectionate enquiry, or kind word, is so often
needed and not found to dull the anguish of
disappointment or cheer the subject Of despon-
dency and loneliness. He well accomplished
his part, and as if going to Sleep he has left us
to dwell with his fathers, in that mansion Of
endless blessings, the door of which is opened
by Charity.
lie died a worthy member Of the ancient ana
honorable Order of +. and A. Masons, and wore
the cmbems Of that Order through many years
with honor and credit to the association and to
himself, according to the burial rites of which
he will to-day be inferred
He was Sheriff of this county for the term of
two years, and met the responsibilities Of that
important Office with prompttude aud fidelity
rarely equaled, retiring with the confidence of al
as to his capacity and integrity.
ness fills the heart of this community, and when
his death is announced, sad tear will arise in
the eye of many in almost every community in
this State. so numerous and so scattered are his
friends. Peace to his names.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

MURDER AT HoRNTAs.-The Mariposa Demo
crat chronicles cold-blooded murder committed
in Hornitas on Saturday night, Sept. l7th
Domingo Morales, Mexican, was standing be-
fore, or walking past fandango house on Main
Street, when some one stabbed him in the breast
Mr.. Thompson, Constable, was passing by at
the time, when Domingo cried in clear and
distinct voice, "Thompson, that Chileno has
killed me-" at the same time pointing out the
man with his extended arms. Five minutes af
ter this Domingo was corpse. Mr.. Thompson
arrested the Chileno and kept him prisoner
until after the sitting Of the Coroner's jury,
when he was discharged on Sunday evening.
The murder was committed in the presence Of
many Mexicans and Chilenos, and yet not one
Of them could be induced by threats or other
wise, TO reveal any of the facts connected with the
crime. The jury returned verdict that de
ceased came to his death by some person or
persons unknown to us, by stab from knife
or some sharp instrument
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
Vote of TIC stnto.

The Sacramento Union of Monday, publishes
table Of the vote for the several State officers,
which is complete with the exception of two or
three counties. The vote for Governor is as
follows: Weller, 5l 1924; Stanly, l9,997; Bowie,
1871. The counties to be heard from will not
materially vary from the above figures except
to increase the Democratic vote. Stanly will
probably lead Bowie between 200 and 800 votes.
With the exception of Governor, the American
candidates are ahead of the Republicans. The
other candidates on the Democratic ticket are
ahead of Weller. The vote on the State debt is
for paying, 43.744; for reputation, l2.509
Eight counties are to be heard from which will
increase the vote in favor of paying the debt to
something over half of all the votes cast. The
entire vote of the State will amount to about
92 2,O0O--being about $4,000 less than the vote
of last year. The State Journal of the same
date, places Bowie some seventy-dve votes
ahead of Stanly. The American vote is about
10000 less than last year, and the vote of the
other two parties will be about the same as at
the last election.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

Conc STILL DEEPER.-We understand, says
the Stockton Republican, that the Commission
ers have determined to sink the artesian we'll
still deeper with the confident expectation Of
striking stream of greater head than the one
cut on Wednesday. On thorough test, it was
found that this stream, though discharging
volume of water equal to the wants of twice the
present population of the city. would not rise
more than three feet above the fixed grade. It
is desirable to get stream the level of which
is at least eight feet above the altitude of the
city. From the character of the water now
flowing, well as from other reliable indca-
tons, there is no doubt but the required stream
will be met within fifty or sixty feet below the
present depth of the well. The streams seeking
an outlet through this valley, (the Tuolumne'
Calaveras, Stanislaus, &c., lose the great bulk
OF their waters among the foot hills at eleva-
tions varying from 900 to l.4OO feet above the
city. These waters, of course make their way
to the ocean through subteranean passages. and
1t is hardly possible, in sinking to the deptb of
one thousand feet, to fail to cut stream whose
head will raise it to the required elevation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
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A N ORDINANCE no TOPRoTECTTHE CITY
~

The Trustees Of the City OF Nevada do ordsn as follows
SEC 1t shall be the duty of the owners or occupants
OF every dwelling house, kitchen, sorehouse shop 9th.
building in which a stove stoves are used within
the corporate limits of the City Of Nevads constructs
brick chimney from every stove pipe used in said building
the said chimney TO connect With the stovep at be-
ow the pot where the latter passes the rs wall cell
ing and to extend hrysx inches beyond the out.
wall Of said building.
SEC ? 1t shall be the duty Of the owners or occupants
of every tenaned building within the cooperate limits o.
the City OF Nevada, to construct and keep hand lad
der of sufficient length to reach the roof Of said building
to be used in case of fire.
SEC 3. Any person who shall fail to comply with the
provisions Of either of the preceding sections hall on con
yicton thereof be fined in any lot e,s than five No
not to exceed hundred dollars be impr Oned in the
City prison for period not to exceed ten days.
SEc 1. Ordinance No. 23 to protect the City from are"
passed July 3d. 1851 is hereby repealed Passed Sepen.
Der 18th 1851. TRACY STROUD, President
7. H. RoLFE, Clerk.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
mo. 27.l
A N ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE

4 n ASSESSMENT OF PR OIERIH.
The Trustees of the City of Nevada do ordain follows
SEC. l. The City Assessor shall annually between tbs
first day Of October and the fifteenth of November
tain by dilgent inquiry and examination the names Of
all persons corporations associations companies or firms
owning claiming or having the possession Charge or con-
ro OF any real estate personal mixed property situate
or being within the corporate limits Of the City Of Nevada
together with the full cash value of all such real estate per-
sonal and mixed property not by law exempt from
on. ANA he shall list assess all such real estate and
personal property TO the person firm corporation assoeA
ton or company owning it ha wing the ossssson charge
or control of it. and he shall demand each and
hrm and from the president cashier treasurer secretary
or managing agent of each corporation association
pany statement under OATH of all the real estate per-
sona or mixed property, within said city owned claim
ed oy such person firm corporation association cOmpa
ny or which at that time in possession under the
company
any person shall refuse or neglect to give under oath.
he above required list statement all his property and
an the property of the firm of which he is member and
al te property OF any corporation association COM
Pay o Whch he is president cashier treasurer secretary
managing agent and of all the property which he or his
urn, or the corporation association company which
ue president cashier, treasurer secretary managing
hs e cnarge, possession control Of it shall ps
ne duty oil the assessor to make approximate estimate
OF he value OF such property taking that the revenue
OF the city shall not be diminished in consequence Of any
uch refusal to give list of property under oath and the
sve.
SEC The city is hereby authorized and EN-
powered TO administer the oaths to be taken un-
der the first section Of this ordinance.
SEC g. On or before the said fifteenth day Of November
M each year. the shall complete and deliver 10 tno
Clerk of the Board of Trustees of said city the list or as
sessment roll required by the first section of this ordinance
whc list shall be certified to by the and shan
oe Kept open until the first day of December by the Oe
oi said Board of Trustees for public inspection.
SEC The said Board of Trustees shall the hrs a
of December said assessment roll 10 be delivered 70
the city collector.
SEC s. Ordinance No 16 to regulate the assessment o'
property passed October 20h 1857 is hereby repealed
Passed Sept 18th 1857. TRACY STROUD. President
7 II. RoIiF Clerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

CoLoRED CTTIzENsIIIP IN NAINE-The Senate
Of the State Of Maine. on the decision of the
bred Scott case being made, propounded a
question to the Supreme Court of that State, in
March last, whether the free colored residents
of the State were citizens or not The opinion
of the Court was rendered unanimously in the
affirmative, with the exception of Judge Hath
away, whose opinion is in favor of the decision
of the U. S. Supreme Court, which he regards
as of higher authority than any State Constitu-
tiOn.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
A N ORDNANCE FIXiNG THE COMPEN-

n SATION ~ THE CITY MARsHAL AND POLICEMEN.
The Trustees oft City of Nevada do ordain follows
SIC. l. The City Marshal shall receive full compen
saon for his services hundred and twenty dollars
per MONTH to be paid out Of the City Treasury lie shall
also receive for his services collector fifteen per centum
on all monies collected on account of poll tax and Eve
centum on the amount collected by him Of 9TH
e City revenues which per cenage he is authorized to
tain out of the amount collected.
SEC p The Deputy Marshal and Policemen shall receive
compensation for their services the sum of huS
dred dollars per month"; payable of of the City treasury
as other demands against the City.
SIC g. This ordinance to take effect and he force from
and after the first day o0ctober A. D. 1857 Passed sept
18th A. D. 1851 TRACY STROUD, President.
T. ii. RoLFE. Clerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
Ear the Nspada Democrat.
TOT Wc FeUuUU DtHEOVIUs'
Thomas Dick, l.. L. ID.


Last steamer brings intelligence Of the death
of this distinguished veteran in the scientific
world. To him has universally been conceded
the we'll earned title Of the "Chrstian Philoso-
pher." No vein Of sarcasm, skeptcal delusion
or affectation of learning is to be found in his
writings but all-al recognise the wisdom and
power Of the Almighty and His benevoence in
the design of creation.
Years ago he retired from the ministry to
pursue his philosophical studies. With butvery
limited means at his command, he conquered
all obstacles and year after year has but added
new wreaths to his brow and won for himself
an imperishable fame. Unaded by government
or wealthy patrons he achieved an amount OF
knowledge that seldom is possessed by the most
affluent He persevered amid many obstacles,
and in his grave added another to the many
shrines Of Scotland.
1t is many years since we have seenhm He
was below the medium stature Of men, but his
countenancc was strongly marked by resolution
and kindness. The last time we heard him
speak was as the advocate of the "Peace SOci-
etyn and the arbitration of the disputes Of ma
tions. Politicians laugh at the chimera, but it
was the dream of Humboldt as Of Dick. The
union and harmony Of the material made them
hope (what matter if in vain) for similar con-
cord in the pital world.
! He died old in years and full of wisdom, with
! the affection of thousands whom he had never
seen, the respect of his countrymen throughout
the world-his memory lives-and his spirit is
midst the stars he watched and loved so long.
More enduring monuments Of fame will be
erected to him, but none more honest and sin
cerc than these poor flowers waited toward his
grave, from distant cline. Perhaps Gillian
with his own matchless eloquence may weave
his requiem, but to the votaries Of Datural sci
ence, the lovers of the sublime and beautiful
and to the Christian, belongs the memory Of
! THOMAS Dick. DELTA.
Orleans Flat, Sept. '57.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

ALARM or FmE.-On Friday night, about IL
o'clock, some vllainous scamp, of stentorian
lungs, cried out "Hre," several times Mt the
top Of his voice in Pine street. The alarm soon
startled people from their beds, and in few
minutes a crowd had collected on the corner Of
Commercial and Pine streets, but no clue could
be obtained as to the author of the alarm
There are now two prisoners in Jail under SEN
tence of death, and reports are current, whether
have threatened to burn the town previous to
the day set for their execution. As natural
consequence there is a feversh anxiety in the
minds of our citizens for fear of incendiary at
tempts, and the raising of false alarms, at this
time in particular, is deserving of the severest
punishment
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

HoARDnD GoLD,-According to the most au-
thentic estimates, the amount of gold in the
United States is little, if any, less than $780,
600, 900; and of this amount, at least one hall
il boarded by the people. The banks have on
hand usually about S5O.OOO,OOO the U. s. Trea-
sury boards from s2O,OOO,OOO to $50 100000,
leaving $l75,OOO,OOO to be sought for among
the people. Allowing $5O,OOOOOO-a liberal
estimate--to be in active circulation, and there
remains $125, 100000 which is boarded by the
people.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

A Fusion PRoPosED.-The Sacramento Age
says that plan has been partially submitted
to unite the liberal portions Of the Republican
and American parties, for the purpose of form
ing party in opposition to the Democracy 1t
is calculated that many of the ultras in each
party will fly from the proposition, but that
many dsaffected Democrats will join the new
party. We have no doubt some such arrange
ment will be effected; the greatest difficulty
will be to find name for the new party
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
Death OF Judge Murray.


On Friday morning, Sept. 18th, little after
twelve O'Clock, Hugh @. Murray, Chief Justice
of the Supreme Court, breathed his last. He had
been suffering for some time with consumption,
and had been confined to his room about two
weeks previous to his deeease.
Judge Murray was born in st. Louis, Mo-,
April 22d, 1925, and was consequently at the
time of his death aged thirty-two years and five
months His parents removed to Alton, Hi
nois when he was child, where he was raised
and educated. lie served as Lieutenant in
the 18th Infantry during the Mexican war, and
in 1s49 came to California In 1850 he was ell
ectod by the Legislature Judge of the Superior
Court Of San Francisco, and in 1851 was ap-
pointed by Gov. MeDougal one Of the Justices
of the Supreme Court, in place of Nathaniel
Bennett, resigned. In 1858 he was elected to
the samo position by the people, and on the
resignation of Judge Lyons became Chief JUS
tice He was reelected in 1855, having been
nominated by the American party, and at the
time of his death had little over four years OF
his term to serve. He was an able jurlst a
clear, logical rcasoner, and his decisions while
occupying seat on the Supreme Bench will
bo an imperishable monument of his ability.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

MAIL STEAMER WREcKED.-The mail steamer
Illinois, connecting with the Golden Age, which
700 passengers, was wrecked on coral reef
about twenty miles from Havana, on the 26th
of August, The weather was very calm at the
time, and the vessel remained quiet until aid
reached her. The passengers and crew, were
taken off and carried to Havana, and from
thence were to be forwarded to New York.
The steamer is total wreck and portion of
the treasure was lost
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
CHERIFF's sALE.-By virtue OF an execu-

CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of an execu-
- ton to me direeted issued out of the Hon District
Court of the l4h Judicial District in and for the County
of Nevada and State of California judgement rendered
in said Court the Dist day Of Sepen ber A. D. 1851 in
favor of ARCIIIAEDFS BELkNAPP and against j. L. COR
BErf GEORGE FELLOWS and WM, MEAL for the sum of
five hundred and nncy-sx dollars principa debt with
interest the said of $500 from the 2st day of Sep
teber at the rate of three per per month until paid
together with the of seventy two dollars and ninety
cent? taxed costs of suit for the sale of the following
described property TO wit House and Lot on Snow Point
said house being occupied by j. t. Corbett-also the Col
Point Nevada county Notice is hereby given that will
expose at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in
hand in front of the Court Hous door in the CITY of Ne
yada on TUESDAY the 18th day of October between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock p NJ all the above
described property TO satisfy and pay said Judgment
Given under my hand this 2lst day of Sept A. n 1857
51td s W BORING sheriff
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
c,HERIFF,s sALE.-Ry yIr,Uo ofore~.o,

CHERIFF'S SALE BY virtue of an execu-
- hon TO me directed and issued of the Hon District
Court OF the 4th Judicial District in and for Nevada Coun
ana state OF California on Judgment rendered in said
Court the 29th day of August A. d. 1857 in favor of
RICHARD RAFFoRD, ORLANDO FREELAND and WM II
STOUT and against CHAS. CLARK, and j. NJ. Gun RID
or ne sum o three hundred and seventy dollars and
sixty cents principal debt with interest on the said
sum OF SSH 60 from the 18th day of August 1857 at the
Tste OIL ten per cent per annum until pad-together with
OF suit for the sale of the following described propert 10
W.T. certain Mining Claims situated in Eureka township
ana known as the Claims of Clark Cunard. Notice
hereoy given that will expose at public auction TO the
highest bidder for cash. the above described propertv in
front o the Court House door in the City of Nevada on
IOAf the 18th day of October between the hours of
10 O'Clock A. NJ. aud O'Clock p NJ
Glyen under my hand this 22d day of Sept A. D. 1857
Oh" 5. W. BORING, Sheriff
Neyado Countv
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

.Gss~ A large portion of the available space
Of the last number of the Journal is appropria-
ted especially to our benefit. We shall not at
tempt to retort back in the peculiar style used
by the editor of that sheet, as even a victory in
such contest would be dearly purchased. Ma
ture has given some animals, otherwise harm
less, the power of emitting very disagrceable
odor. We have always thought it best to have
as little 10 do with these animals as possible.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

(tONsTABLE's SALE.--State of California,
- County Of Nevadass. BY virtue oian execution to
me delivered issued from the Court OF John Caldwell Esq
an acting Justice Of the Peace in and for the County aore
said bearing date Sept 2ls A. d. 1857 TO satisfy Judg
ment rendered 10y said Court the Sh day OF September
A. d. 1857 in favor of \. +. WAGNER and against VIII
LIAM CARAfHERS for the Of one hundred and fifty
four dollars debt interest and damages. have taken in
execution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash that
certain House and Lot situate in the village of Eureka in
said county the North side Of Main street and known
the Dance House SATURDAY the 18th day Of Octo
Der T. d. 1857 between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and
O'Clock p NJ Taken the property Of William Carath
ers satisfy the above demands and accrung costs The
sale to be made on the PREMISES
September 2lSt, A. u. 1851
5I-3w HUGH A. kFIIY Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

DEcIDED-The Board of Supervisors have at
length decided the contested election case for
Justice of the Peace of Washington township
In favor of DR.. Wixom. On Wednesday last
decision was made in favor Of Mr.. Prescott, on
the suppostion that Shan's store was in Eureka
township. But the distance from the South
Yuba to that point having since been ascer-
tained to be less than a mile, by actual mea-
surement, the Supervisors, on Saturday. re-
versed their former decision, and ordered a
commission to be Issued to DR.. Wixom.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
OHERIFF'S sALE.-By virtue of an evec1,-

~ ton to directed and issued out of tho Hon Mi.
Court OF the 4th Judicial District on Judgment rendered
IN sald Court on the 3D. day of August A. D. 1851 in favor
NJ thg ne hINEiSS M DIoH COMPANY and against STEPHEN
MEAD WIN. MEAD, JOHN MOVES. ct al. under the nanoo
and style OF the Pennsylvania Company for the sum Of FIVE
hundred and live dollars and sxyour cents with interest
from the rendition of Judgment until paid-ooetber with
costs OF suit taxed at fifty dollars and ten cents for
ne SAFE Of the following described property to wit certain
Companys Caims-also Ranch three ourths of n1;Io
o Snow Point which the property of John Moves
one oil the above named defendants Notice is hereby
nal VIII expose at public sale the above described
property in front of the Court House door in the Ct Of
Nevada on TUESDAY the 18th day of October A. d. 1S5T
70 satisfy said Judgment between the hours of 10 O'Clock
A. NJ and O'Clock p NJ wv"
Given under my hand this 21st day Of Sept A. d. 1877
ol-m s W, BORING Sheriff
Nevada COUNTY
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23
mo. &C.
A ORDINANCE IN RELATION TO THE
IN Office of Recorder,

The Trustees Of the City of Nevada do ordan follows
SEC l. 1t shall be the duty of tie Recorder at the end
every month"; TO make out and present the Board Of
Trustees, statement giving the 81 all persons
rested ana brought before him during the month charged
with violating City Ordinances the nature of the charge
against them the disposition made of each case and tho
amount of fines paG.
SEC 2 Whenever any fines paid to the Recorder IL
shall be his duty after deducting his ices pay the
mainder over to the City Treasurer often
week. taking receipt for the same which receipt he shall
deposit with the Clerk of the Board Of Iru tees.
SEC B. This ordinance TO take elect and be in force from
and after the first day of October A. L. 1851 asssd
sept. 18th. 1857 q + TRACY STROUD President.
T. II, RoLFE, Clerk.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-23

@as> We are sorry to learn that the edit or of
the Journal is so terribly ignorant as to who
edits the Democrat; but his stupidity we fear is
lncurable, as none are SO ignorent as those de-
termined not to learn. We have great advan-
tage over our Main street neighbor; his peculiar
bray is easily recognized in every paragraph.