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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-10-14

The WIGGINs FAMLY-About five or six weeks
ago man named John Virgins presented him
self at our office, and represented that he had
just crossed the plains; that he had been robbed
of every thing he possessed and his wife and
child bad been killed by tho Indians He rep
resented that be had brother somewhere in
California, and requested us to insert notice
asking for information in regard to him. At
first we agreed to do so, but before our next
paper was Issued, he told so many contradictory
and improbable stories that we came TO the
conclusion he was either an imposter or insane.
A benevolent gentleman Of this place paid his
board for week or two, and furnished him mo-
ney to go to San Francisco in search of his
brother. He told his sad story to the editors
below, and represented TO them that he was
brother of the unfortunate woman who was
scalped by the Indians, and whose husband and
children were killed. Atlength his brother was
found-one Dr. William Wiggins, Of San Juan,
Monterey county--and in due time John pre-
sented himself at the residence of his brother
William. By note from the latter gentleman,
published in the Bulletin, we learn that John
was much pleased at meeting his brother, and
manifested the deepest emotion but was after
wards much annoyed that William did not "cog-
Mise" him. The object Of John in hunting up
his relatives is to raise means to assist his "suf
ferinselster at Carson Valley" and il there are
any more of the Virgins family in the State,
they may be'sure John will call on them as
soon as he can find out their places of residence.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-10-14

APPoINTMENT,-At meeting of the Board of
Trustees, on Thursday evening last, Mr.. J C.
Abbott was appointed to fill the vacancy in the
Board, oceasioned by the resignation of Mr..
Kohlman
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OTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County ofYeva-

- da-ss. In Chambers Oct 9th, 1857. Notice having
been given by the County Clerk of Nevada County
that the statement of L. r. PRESCOTT is now on file in
the Office OF said Clerk contesting the Election of W. W.
WHOM to the office of Justice OF the Peace for Washing
ton Township in said County for the reasons and upon
the grounds fully appearing said sta tement and the
being duly verded-lt was ordered that Special Term Of
the County Court of said Nevada County be holden at the
Court House in the City of Nevada WEDNESDAY the
Dist day Of October instant at 10 O'Clock A. NJ of said dav
ment.
1t further ordered that the Clerk of the County Court
aforesaid give notice OF said Special Term by publishing
the order herein made in the Nevada Democrat Nevada
Journal for two weeks. And that the said W. w. Wixom
be cited to appear and to the grounds of contest
said statement contained the day and at the hour xed
in the above order
Given under my hand at Chambers, this October 9th,
A. D. 1857.
THOS H. CASWEII County Ipdee
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CHERIFFns sALE.-By virtue Of an E1er

(1EfEChIhE'S SSAIlE.-by virtue Oh an Exeeu-
- on directed and issued out Of the Hon. Gs.re,
Court of the 14h Judicial District in and for the County
of Nevada and State Of California judgment rendered
in said Court the 5th day of October A d. 1851 in a.
of JAMES DONLEY and against the HElVETIA La
FAYETTE GOLD MINING CO., for the sum of nine hundred
and ninety three dollars principal debt with interest On
said of 1898 at the rate of ten per cent per annp
from the rendition Of judgmsnt until paid, together Win
of suit taxed at $36 have levied upon sed
ached on the 7th day OF September A. D. 1857 at oco
and 80 minutes p NJ to wit The Helvetia Lafayette
Gold Mining Co.'S Quartz Mill and Quartz Lead situated In
Grass Valley Township County and State aforesaid M
tice is hereby given that will expose to public sale the
above described property TO the highest bidder for cash in
front of the Court House door, in the City of Nevada on
TUESDAY the I'D day Of November A. D. 1857 between The
hours of 10 O'Clock A. N. and O'Clock NJ, to satisfy
and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of October 1857
2td 5. W. BORING, Sheriff
Nevada County
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- aud decree of sale to directed and issued out ofhe
Hon District Court of the l4th Judicial District in and
Tor the County Of Nevada and State of California on
judgment rendered in said Court the 10th day of Octo
ber A. D. 1857, in favor VIM. b. Churchill and against
John Knapp for the sum of six hundred and eighty.one
dollars and twenty one cents principal debt with interest
ON the said sum OF S6S q at the rate Of per cent per
annum from the rendition OF judgment until paid togeth-
er with costs of suit taxed at SOC SIS for the sale Of the fol-
lowing described property to witt certain building erect
cd by the said John Knapp and intended az Saloon stu
ated on oores Flat in the County and State Aforesaid
tween the Saloon of L. j. Hanchet and cabin occupied
by one Foote together with the lot of land which the
building stands and convenient space around the
Notice Il hereby given that will expose to public
sale all the above described property to the highest bidder
for cash. in front Of the Court House door in the city ofNe
vada, on TUESDAY the Sd day Of November A. D. 1857,
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock r. NJ
to satisfy and pay said judgment
Given under my hand this 18th day of October 1851
2-td s w BORING sheriff e.
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YOUNG AMERICA SALOON !

have this day purchased the entire interest of A. K
l. PRESCOTT in the above named Saloon CONNER
eal Street. and will he happy to have my friends call and
MIR. PRESCOTT, who will assist me in the man
agement of the Saloon will he always hand during my
absence HENRY HYlR.
Nevada. Oct 18th 1s57.-2tr
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SHEHIFE"S SALE.-By virtue of am exeu-
- ton to me directed issued out Of the Hon. District
Court of the l4h Judicial District in and for the county
OF Nevada and State of California judgment rendered
sad Court on the 2lst day of Septen Der A. D. 1857 in
favor OF ARCHlMEDES BELKNAPP, and against J. l. COR
BEIT, GEORGE FELLOWS and WIN. MEAI for the sum of
hye hundred and ninety-sx dollars, principal debt with
on the said sum of 1896 from the 2lst day of Sep
ember at the rate of three per cent per month until maid
together with the of seventy two dollars and ninety
cent taxed as 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. L. Corbettalso the Col
eonda Tunnel Companys Mining Claims situated on Snow
ront 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 House door, in the CITY Of Ne
yada, on TUESDAY the 18th day of October between the
hours OF III clock A. NJ and O'Clock p NJ all the above
Given under my hand this 21st day of Sept A. d. 1857
s. W BORING, Sheriff
olm Nevada County.
Notice hereby given that the above sale is postponed
until FRIDAY October 23d, 1857.
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MASONIC NOTICE.!

Special meeting Of L. X. KANE Lodge, No. 72 f. & A
NJ. will be held at Masonic Hall, Nevada FRIDAY Eve
ming October 23d 1851 punctual attendance of all h
members is requested as business of importance will
before the Lodge. BJ order Of
C. C. GREEN, wM.
Attest J. V WATSON Secy 22,v
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C1UMNONs.- STATE or CALIFORNIA-

- County of Nevada, Township of Brdgepor-Just:ce
Court Before j. b. johnson j. F. The People of the State
Of California, to H. c. Nance You hereby
ed to appear before the Undersigned Justice of the Peace
at his office in said Township SATURDAY the Path day
of October A. d. 1857, at O'clock r. NJ to answer to the
complaint of A. Sporting CO.. in action of debt in
the sum OF thirteen dollars open book account
per copy file in my Office On failure to appear
and answer, Judgment will be rendered against you for
the said sum Of thirteen dollars aud costs of suit.
Given under my hand this Sth day of October A. D. 1851
J. L. JOHNSON, Justice of the Peace
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SHERIFF"S SALE.-By virtue of an execu-
~ ton to me directed and issued of the Hon. District
court on the Sd day of September A. D. 1857 in favor of
l. 7. GEORGE and 7. CARTER and against WM D, FAIR
CHILD for the of five hundred and sixy-four dollars
principal debt. with interest said sum from the 10th
day of July 1851 at the rate of ten per per annum till
paid together with costs of suit taxed twcny-one dol
lars with all accruing costs for the sale of the following de-
scribed property to wit certain Mining Claims situated
on San Juan Hill, Bridgeport Township, known as the
knicker6ocker Mining Claims said claims being bounded
on the West by Briggs Co.'S claims and on the East by
the Wisconsin mining caims-also, house and cook
stov said house being located said claims Notice is
hereby given that will sell the above described property
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash in hand
IN front OF the Court House door in the city of Nevada on
TUESDAY, the 18th day of October 1857 between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock p NJ to satisfy and
pay said judgment.
Given under my hand at off e. this 22d dav of Senar,ber
A. d: 1897. s. W. BORING, Sheriff
ol d Nevada County
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Ordered that service OF Summons be had on Defendant
by publication in the Nevada Democrat a weekly journal
published in Nevada County for two consecutive weeks
Given under my hand this Sth day of October 1857.
2-2w }. b. JOHNSON j. F.
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r E. M OV AL

A LSTON, NEWMAN & CO. have removed to No. as
N Broad Street next door to McRoberts & Funston.
P. S.-They receiving at their new location
large and elegant assortment of Clothing of all grades
GIVE Us A CALL.
ASTON, NEWMAN co.
Nevada October 14th 1s57-tf
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THASKs.--Mr. J. W. Sullivan, of the San Fran.
cisco News Depot has our thanks for package
Of Eastern papers, received by the last steamer.
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THos. II. CAswELL, County Judge

State of California, County of Nevada-ss l. Rufus
Shoemaker, Clerk of the County Court in and for said
County do hereby certify that the foregoing true copy
of an order of the County Judge the same remains now
on ME IN my ofhce In witness whereof We hereunto
set my hand and affixed my official SEAL this the 7th day
of October, A. D, 1857.
By j. S. LAMBERT Deputy Dor
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-10-14
HERDING CATTLEIl

TTNHE SUBSCRIBERS ARE MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO
l. herd Cattle the coming inter. They will give the
most constant attention to the business and strive to me
the patronage of stock Cattle taken Grass
Valley Nevada ID. c. JELISON
2-4w THEO. SkILIMAN
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COMMISSIONS IssuED.--Qn Tuesday, the 9th
instant, commissions were issued TO the several
State officers elect t
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CHERIFF,s sALE.-Rv yIrtno y

Notice hereby given that the above sale is postponed
until THURSDAY, November 18th, 1857.
It'd s. W. BORING Sheriff
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Notice hereby given that the above sale is uostponcd
until FRIDAY, October 23d, 1857.
2-td s. W BORING sheriff
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-10-14

JUSTICES BLANKS, CONSTANTLY on HANp
~ and for Sale at this OfEce esrr. n-rf
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-10-24
Paying Old Debts and Putting Money on
interest.

As Ncpoleon was riding out, attended
by several officers, | was one of the par
ty,) we rode past forest where some
woodmcn were cutting timber. Observ-
ing one of them singing, the Emperor
with a smile, turned to Us and said
observe that man, who, though toll
ing hard for his daily bread, seems to be
quite happy
The woodman observing so many ,,er-
seas looking AT MIN, made respectful
bow and approached to inquire if we had
lost our way.
"No," said the Emperor, but tell me
my honest man, what makes you so
cheerful? What may you earn day.
"Three francs, your honor.
"Three francs," said the Emperor,
"docs that support your family? tell me
how you manage to do So
with pleasure, your honor, if you
will step little this way. With three
francs / not only keep my wife and fam
lily, but also put money out ON interest,
and pay off old debts
"Expain yonrself'
"Willingly, your honor. Il keep my
wife and children--I place money at in
terest by educating the latter at school,
and pay off my old debts bp maintaining
my aged father and mother. So you see
your honor, may well be happy
Excellent man." said Napoleon,
sthere is a napoleon for YOU tossing
him the money "Kesp what you
told me secret, l am yonr Empe-
ror on pain Of my dispieasurs, enioin
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SCRAPS

a1- An Irishman once ash ked the mean,
ing OF the word virgin tie was told
it usually meant woman who had never
been married. BE dad sir, thin, Inc
mother was u'ryin.
pS- .When woman says Mrs Par
t,neton "has once married with con-
,ealiug heart, and one that beats irrespon
sible to her own, she will never want to
enter the maritime state again.
n.y. NV dear said an Irish gentle
man to his wife, Il would rather the chi,-
dren be kept in the nursery, when l am
at home, although / should not object to
their noise, if they would only be quiet,
nea- A nervous grocer at Newark, N.
J., had 1920 in bills, and fearful OF rob-
bers. placed it in measure OF oats for
safe keeping. His horse ate it by way
Of dessert for his next meak
S- 4 say, Pat, what are you about
sweeping out the ROOM
NO answered Pat, 1m sweeping out
the dirt and leaving the room.'
pay- An Irishman was challenged to
foht duel, but declined on the plea that
he did not wish to leave his old mother
an orphan.
pn- A Western editor once apologized
n his readers aomewhat after this fash
ion; "We intended to have death and
a marriage to publish this week, but a
violent storm prevented the wedding !;
and the doctor BEING taken sick himself,
tie patient recovered
Oneof the prominent physicians of the
e;tv received the other morning the follow
inc note evidently from Hibernian:
uSrR: Please call at No. l4l---street
this morning, and oblige me, as my wife is
very ick.--fours,
PATRICK b.
up. S.-My wife havin got well, you
need no. come
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you to tell no one till you have seen my
face at least n hundred times.
"Sire, it shall be so.
Napoleon turned his horses head and
rejoined us. The same evening, as he
appeared very thoughtful, General Rasp
asked him if anything unpleasant had oc-
cured that day.
"No ;, said the emperor, "but I met a
man this morning who, with only three
francs, per day, told me he kept his fam
lily placed money out at interest, and
paid off old debts Gentleman" con-
tinued the Emperor, "you will please me
much if any of you can tell me the mean
ing Of what he said.'
All of us were anxious to please our
monarch; and knowing that he had spo-
ken to woodsman in the forenoon, We
rode off on the following morning, and
having found the woodman, asked him if
he knew to whom he had spoken on the
previous day.
The man said, Eyes, had the honor
of talking with the emperor.
"What did you say to him -
"Excuse me gentleman, but l must
not tell you"
One of the party said, II will give you
fifty Napoleons to tell me-
The man said, mo l dare NOT
"You shall have one hundred if you
viii oblige u.s. rejoined our companion.
The woodman, after pausing a minute
or two, said
"Place the money in my hands, and l
will tell you
We placed the money in his hands,
and after he had carefully examined each
piece, he told us all that had transpired.
We rode off, and on our arrival at the
palace we asked to be admitted to the
Emperor, when We expounded his rid
die. Napoleon, pale with anger said
Bring that woodman before me, dead
or alive"
He was soon found and ushered into
the presence of his angry monarch
"Sirrah, have you dared to break your
promise with me !"
Sire said the woodnan with great
composure, 81 have not disobeyed your
commands"
How, slave. dare you tell me a lie :"
Sire said the woodman, "you told
me to tell no ore until had seen your
face one hundred times" Then, put
ting his hands deliberately into his pock
ct, he laid the pieces of money, one by
one, before the Emperor, with the heads
upwrads. ''There, sir" continued he,
"have not seen your face one hundred
times -
Napoleon burst into loud fit of laugh
ter, gave him slap in the face, and cal
led him clever fellow, and made him a
captain of artillery, where he proved him
self deserving of his good fortune
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in his teeth, he commenced to ascend the
ropes by his hands. Uy to the small
hoop, some fifteen feet above the ear. he
fearlessly end quickly cIambered. Ses.
he was through, his feet standing on the
upper edgo-and still he could not reach
the cord
Higher and higher nc mounts--his
head reaches the neck of the balloon .---
He is suspended in the air two miles from
earth between balloon and car, hanging
by his bare hands He has reached the
cord-the knots are made with rs much
apparent GOODNESS and done as we'll a. IL
on terra frma, and he is again in the
car.
All personal danger was now over
The valves were opened, and the balloon
commenced rapid descent, 1t reached
the earth some three miles from the
place they left Mr.. Eaton, in the space Of
very few minutes. On descending, the
car struck against tree to the limbs Of
which it was made fast with ropes, and
they remained in that position until tho
gas had entirely escaped from the bal
loon.
Here our arouaut found another diff
gculty. Where they were and how to
get home they knew not but unlike the
proverb-"never halloe till you get out
of the woods - they commenced to shout
and were soon answered by a ncighboring
farmer who had watched the descent Of
the balloon, and was looking for it
They soon obtained more help, and by.
cutting down two or three trees they
managed to get the balloon down, not
however till it was considerably torn
Mnnesottan Oct. 10Th.
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IVORY MANJFACTIRE.

There are several sorts OF ivory diheriay from
each other in composition, durability, external
appearance, and value. The princip soircoa
from which ivorv s derived are the Wes.ern
coast of Africa and Undostau. Camaroo ivory
is considered the best on account of its color
and transparency. In some OF the best tusks tho
transparency can be discovered even on ths ont
side. The manufactures have process by which
they make poor ivory transparent, lut it lasts
only for a short time. 4 third kind of ivory is
called the Egyptian, which is considerable lower
in price than the Indian but working there Il
much waste. ~ air analysis, the African ivory
Of l0l to l0o the Indian rs to / 0; and tie Egyp.
10 to 100. Tie value Of ivory consumed n shcf.
field, where it is much used in making handles
to cutlery, s about $4,000. and near.y 5U0 per
sons are employed In working il up. To make
up tbs weight Of | 20 tens consumed in that place
there must be about $4,000 tusks whose average
weight is . pounds each though some wei h froni
go to 100 pounds.
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BOYS Our AT NIGuT We find tho
following truthful paragraph in one of our
exchanges, under the caption of Boys out
at Light"
"Night running is ruinous to the NOR
ais of boys in all instances. They acquire.
under the cover at night, an unhealthy
state ofmind; bad, vulgar and profans
language; lawlcss and riotous bearing.
Indeed, it is in the streets after nightfal!,
that boys principally acquire the educ,-
tion of the bad, and capacity for becom-
ing roudy, diss0lutc men
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BUSINESS CARDS.
Exchange O6cell

Exchange Ofice!!
NIGHT DRAFTS on New York can h. had
- OF the Subscriber in sums to ssit purcha,sr.
Cer1hcates of Deposit, and Drafts on the
Eastern Cities cashed.
American Gold furnished at a sma,, nr.u;,
CNce ouer SCetland and Snyder's . tore
Upton, January 1, $50.
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LADY AT MoNT BLANCA correspon-
dent Of the Manchester, England, Guar
dian, gives an account of the ascent Of
Mont Blanc by large party, among
whom there were several Americans, one
of whom, young lady, named Tralaway,
slipped over an ice precipice and fell hun
dreds Of feet into a assure, where she
must have been dashed to pieces. Liv-
ing or dead, however, no assistance could
be rendered her and there her remains
must lie until the last trump shall sound.
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"Who's thorc' -
"a Friend" was the answer
"What do you want?"
81 want to stay here over night "
"Stay there then,' was the bcncvol2n,
reply.
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ARlQklTlNlJR
For the Advertiser.
LINES WRITTEN FOR AN ALBUrM.

ny N. r. 8.
near Amelia, may your life here prove
IL passport to the realms above
Those beantious realms beyond the skies,
where angels dwell---in paradise.
There, crystal waters sweetly flow
There, waving palms no fading know
There, harps are tuned by unseen hands,
AND music made by viii, e-robed bands;
And If we're only good on earth,
Our spirits when relieved by death
Shall 60 to tune bright harps above,
And sing the anthem God il Love-"
Could for thee each wish receive.
That this aspiring heart mi :ght breathe,
woula not ask for wealth or fame.
To cluster round friend 'Melias name.
But O, adorn that brow of thine
With ricte jewels OF the mind.
These i've for ages-nor death, nor time,
Can dim the jewels Of the mind.
Upton, Oct.l2, 1857.
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"What do you want?"
81 want to stay here over night "
"Stay there then" was the benevolent
reply,
Promises arc blossoms, deeds are
fruit.
-1nnocenoe is -four which wtthcrs
when touched, bnt bloomcd net asaia
though watercd with tears.
Love is of the nature of burning.
glass, which kept in one place fereth,
changed often it doeth nothing.
- More evil truths arc discovered
by the corruption of the heart than by
the penetration of the mind
A rapid mind continually struggles.
the feeble one limps, but great mind
selects the surest points, and upon these
he stands.
Recreation is second creation, when
we&rlness has almost annihilated ones
spirits. 1t is the breathing Of the soul.
which otherwise would be stihod with
continual business
There is something like enehantment
in the very sound of the word youth and
the calmest heart, at every s,ason of lifs
beats in double quick time to it.---Lon-
dor.
OF learning, the most diaieult de-
partment is to uplearn; drawing mistake
or prejudice out of the head is as pain.
full as drawing a tooth, and the patient
never thanks the operator,
Death is the only subject upon
which every body speaks and writes with
out a possibility of having experienced
what he undertakes TO discuss
1T tho nature of the humblest or tie
hardest, there is something that lives in
all of the beautiful or the fortunate,
which hope and desire have appropriated,
even in the yauities Of childish dreams
The best description Of sceahness We
have ever heard Of is contained in the
was's query to his wife, when she gave
him some thin chick broth, if she would
not try to coax that chicken just to wade
through that soup once more
Mature has left every man capacity
of being agreeable, though not OF shining
in company, and there are hundred
men sufficiently qualified for both, who,
by very few faults that they might cor
rect in half an hour, are not go nuch Al
tolerated -cviA