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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
NEVADA, CALIFORNIA, WEDNESDAY MORNING. MAY ~ 1851
a Fenrfnl RIde ln 4 Ra,lrnnd 1,,.n,n.

On Wednesday morning, April 10th, as the
early coal train from the mines of the Cumber-
land Coal and Iron Company was coming down
the grade, about four o'clock, the train ran over
a large boulder which had rolled down from
the embankment Immediately npon the center
of the track. The locomotive passed over it
with slight damage, but the balance of the train,
including the tender, had every brake ripped
out from one end of the train to the other. The
brakemen becoming aware of the fact, and see
ing in a moment that the cars could not be con-
trolled, going down grade of over one hum
dred feet to the mile, thinking discretion the
better part of valor, at once left the train. On
it went, and at each revolution of the wheel
the momentum increased until the velocity be-
came absolutely frightful. The whistle sounded
to put down the brakes, but the only answer
was wild, unearthly whistle reverberating
among the bleak hills, scarcely heard before it
died away or was drowned by the rafting of
the swift revolving wheels upon the iron track.
At length the engineer became convinced that
something must be the matter.
Adjusting his valves, he began cautiously to
pick his way to the rear of the train. AS he
advanced through the thick darkness, he tried
to put down the brakes of first one and then
another of the cars. All were broken off or
damaged by the rock on the track. He at
length felt his way back to the two cars at the
rear of the train. Pulling out the coupling pin,
he felt sure that he could control them when
detached from the train. But they were in the
same condition. All were broken. No control
could be exercised over them. The train was
now running at frightful speed. What to do
was the next consideration. The jump seemed
like certain death, while to remain upon the
train promised no exemption from similar
fate. A moments thought determined the
course of the engineer Clinging for mo-
ment to the rear car, be commenced climbing
down until he could feel the ground with his
feet lie then let go, falling against the ground
with much violence, but escaping with few
painful bruises.
On went the train at furious rate. The
two detached cars were thrown from the track
before going great distance. One of the other
iron hoppers had the trucks knocked from under
it, and was dragged some distance, completely
ripping out the bottom, but finally checking the
train some three miles above town. Take it
altogether, it was frightful occurrence, and
seen in the deep darkness of the mountain with
the sparks and steam issuing from the locomo-
tive in a vast volume with solitary man cling
ing for life to the rear car or cautiously climb
ing down to escape from almost certain death,
it must have presented a scene of fearful import.
The name Of the engineer was George Myers
Cumberland Telegraph.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

WILL KANSAS BE A SLAVE STATE THE St.
Joseph (Mo.) correspondent of the Missouri Re-
publican Zone of the most decided pro-savery
journals to be found any where,) writing under
date of March 18th, says:
" The emigration to Kansas reminds me of
that to California in the days Of its greatest
allurements. Trains upon trains are pouring
in from every quarter, but particularly from
the free States. l bad once thought as l used
to write you, that Kansas would be a slave
State; but am now forced to alter my opinion,
from the overwhelming evidences to the con-
trary that force themselves upon me every day.
"Our ferry boats are busly engaged from
daylight until dark in carrying over trains,
and the proportion of freesol to the pro-slavery
emigrants is as fifteen to one. This is not con.
fined alone to our point Of crossing, but it is SO
at every point that can hear from, and it sat
isfes me that the political destiny Of Kansas is
fixed beyono all question.
''Wars and rumors of wars she will know no
more; but peace will brood over her beautiful
prairies and prosperity will reign throughout
her borders. / am a pro-slavery man, and
would prefer to see my favorite institution es-
tablisbed there; but am, nevertheless, con-
vinced that the energetic, enterprising Yankee
will develope the resources and build up the
country sooner than we could do, and that by
living in harmony with them as our neighbors,
they will do us no injury in our peculiar pro
perty."
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
C,ONsTABLE,s sALE.-sTATE oF cAIIFoRNI.

CONSTABLE'S SALE.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
~ County of Nevada-ss. BY virtue of an execution to
delivered issued from the Court Off NJ. Clark Esq
acting Justice Of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid
bearing date May 10th A. d. 1857 to satisfy Judgment
rendered by said court the 10th day of May A. d. 1857
in favor of J. S. WALL BROTHER, and against J.. G..
WRIGHT CO. for the Of $205 SO debt interest dam
ages and costs of suit have taken in execution and will
sell to the highest bidder for cash. the following described
property to wit all the right title and interest of L. G.
Wright in and to a certain lot of Mining Claims situated
on Selby Hill in the Township Of Nevada, and known as
the Nebraska Companys Claims also all his right title
and interest in and to all fixtures belonging to said claims
Wednesday the 10th day Of June A. D. 1857, between
the hours of O'Clock A. NJ, and O'Clock p NJ Sale to
take place in front Of J. NJ. Clark's Office.
Taken the property Of L. G. Wright to satisfy the
above demands and aecruing costs.
Nevada, May Goth A. d. 1878 3w
J. B. GRAY Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

For THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT.-Mr. A.
Vincent, is engaged at Columbia, in cutting a
block of marble for the Washington Monument.
The Weekly Columbian says:
'The vein is twenty feet wide, how far it ex-
extends is unknown. The block is two by four
feet and eight inches wide, and although 10 an
unfinished state presents a beautiful appear
ance. Mr.. Vincent informs us that he worked
a block in Missouri for the same purpose, from
quarry supposed to be the best Fin the State,
and that it did not compare with this, either in
texture or brilliancy. An appropriate inscrip-
ton is to be placed on it. and when ready it
will be securely packed and sent to the commit
tee. We understand a subscription list will be
started soon to assist Mr.. Vincent and enable
him to 6nish the stone" .-tt
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
TRAVELLING.
an AND AFTER JANuARY !. 1s5e. the above Lime vim

NEW ADA a. NASfAlNCIOH W SIASSE L1Nt
ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1856, the above line will
~ run follows:
Leaving the Office at Frsbies old Stand Nevada at
O'Clock A. NJ passing by Mountain Spring House Morgans
Cold Spring White Cloud Gold Hill and Alpha arriving
at Washington by O'Clock in the afternoon.
II the nearest and best Route Washington Omega
Scotchman's Creek Poor Mans Creek and Eureka.
Returning-The Stages viii leave the South Yuba Hotel
Washington every morning nine O'Clock and arrive at
Nevada by O'Clock p. NJ connecting with the Cali
ornia Stage Co.'S Coaches for Auburn Sacramento, Marys
vile and Shasta
0fice-South Yuba Hotel Washington.
A. S. 0IIN, Proprietor.
W. S. McToBERTs Agent, Nevada. [34-tf
CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY.
E STAGES of this Company will leave their Office, at
i Frisbie's old Stand, Nevada, as follows:
FOR SACRAMENTO.
Leaves Nevada at O'Clock, A. NJ, and arriving at Sac
mento in time for the O'Clock boats for San Francisco
Also, at O'Clock, A. NJ, running via Auburn, Ac-
commodation Line to Sacramento.
FOR MARYsvHLE.
Leaves the above named Office every morning at
o'clock, A. NJ, passing through Grass Valley Rough
Ready Empire Ranch and Long Bar and arriving in Ma
rysville at 3 O'Clock p. NJ.
FOR FOREST CITY, BONNEVILLE, PATTERSON, woIsEY's,
MooRE's, ORLEANS FLATS.
Leaves every morning at 1.2 O'Clock A. NJ
JAMES HAwoRTH,
Pres't. c. s. Co.
W. S. McIsoBERTs, Agent, Nevada. [t
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

A DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.-A correspondent of
the San Joaquin Republican mentions the sud
den death, last Wednesday, OF one George Leon
ard German, proprietor of the Fourth of
July" lager-bier saloon, at San Andreas, Gala
veras county. 1t appears that Leonard had
been married five or six years. and had several
children. Lately the "green-cyed monster
had plagued him and caused domestic Difficult
ties. On the morning of his death he and his
wife agreed upon separation, but could not
divide the property satisfactorily, each claiming
the Oldest boy. lad four or five years OF age
Finally the wife took the boy and started out
to Moonshine Flat. Leonard soon followed.
but was seen to fall several times while on the
road. At the Flat, several minutes were pass
ed by him and bis wife in violent conversation,
when he fell again (or laid DOWN near tree.
His wife was standing some distance off calling
for him to Come, she would go home with
him." To this he gave no answer, when she
sent the little boy to rouse him. At this time,
other parties came mp, when it was discovered
that he was dead. Some say he died of apo
plexy, while others think that he poisoned him
SELF
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

THE FIRST TWENTY YEARs.-Live as long as
you may, the first twenty years form the greater
part of your life. They appear so when they
are passing; they seem to have been SO when
we look back to them; and they take up more
room in our memory than all the years which
succeed them. If this be so, how important
that they should be passed in planting good
principles, cultivating good tastes, siren gthen-
ing good habits, and fleeing all those pleasures
which lay up bitterness and sorrow for time to
come. Take good care of the first twenty years
of your life, and you may hope that the last
twenty will take good care of YOU,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
A ORDINANCE, IN RELATION TO THE SAB

The Trustees of the City of Nevada do ordain follows
SECTION l. Any merchant trader within the corporate
limits of the the city of Nevada, who shall suspend or
place any article of goods Merchandise upon the
side walk ostensby the purpose of indicating the
ture of his business the Sabbath day, SHALL upon con-
vction thereof be fined in any not less than he nor
than hundred dollars, or imprisonment in the
City prison for a period not to exceed ten days.
SEC O. Any merchant trader, hawker, pedar or cheap
John within the corporate limits Of the City of Nevada
who shall sell at auction on the Sabbath day. article of
goods merchandise, SHALL upon conviction there
Of be fined p any not less than FIVE nor more than
hundred dollars be imprisoned in the city prison
for period not to exceed ten days.
W. 2. HARRINGTON, President.
CIerE
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

CONsTAnLE,s SAFE srArE OF CALIFORNIA

TONSTABLE'S SALE.- STATE OF CALIFORNIA
~ County of Nevada, Township of Westinghouse BY
virtue of Execution to delivered issued from the
Court OF George W Taman Esq acting Justice of the
Peace in and for the County Township and state aforesaid
bearing dale May 10th A. d. 1851 TO satisfy Judgment
rendered by said Court the 18th day Of May A. d.
1851 in favor Of Calvin Hail. j. f. Stone and f. Msener
and against John Bradley Senr John Bradley .r. and
James McElroy for the of s2s3 35 debt interest
ages and cost of suit have taken in execution and will
sell TO the highest bidder for cash the following described
property to wit House and lot situated in the town of
Alpha, and known as the Bradley Bowling Saloon on
Friday the 18th day Of June A. d. 1857 between the
hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ 2 O'Clock p NJ. Taken as the
property of John Bradley Sr to satisfy the above demands
and accrung costs.
Alpha, May 18th A. u. 1857.
33-3w% CHARLES COZA Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NEvA

~ DA ss.-In the District Court 14th Judicial District
RAPHAEL PORTER vs. HIS CREDITORS. Pursuant to
an order made in the aforesaid Court in the above entitled
action, assignee for the Creditors the undersigned
the 1lh day of June 1857 in the city Nevada will sell
at public auction to the best and highest bidder for cash.
all the following property belonging to Raphael Porter
viz all his right title and interest in the Mount George
Mill Nevada County also all his right title interest of
three certain lots in Marysvie street also all other
property mentioned and specified in Plaintiffs petition
the foregoing being described therein on file in the
Clerks office of the aforesaid Court.
May IS, 1s57.-33-3w STANLEY JOHNSON,
Assignee
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
IN CALDWELL, I p
CTATE OF CAEIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NIYA

- OF NENA-
~ DA SIN District Court l4th judicial District.
ADOlPH BlIEMAN VS.. His Creditors. In the matter OF
the application of Adoph Beman Insovent debtor
be discharged from his debts Pursuant to order of
the Hon Niles Sears District Judge in and the County
aforesaid Notice is hereby given to the Creditors Of said
insovent to be and appear before said Judge in open
Court Saturday the 10Th day of june A. d. 1857 at 10
O'Clock A. NJ of that date at the Court House in Nevada
city to show cause fany they can why the prayer of said
Beman should not be granted and assignment of his
estate be made and he be discharged from his debts and
liabilities in pursuance of the Statute in such made
and provided And is further ordered that all proceed
ingS against said petitioner be stayed until the further
der of the Court. by order of Court
Witness my hand with tine seal of the District Court
aforesaid hereto affixed this 10th day Of May A. n 1851
j. H. BOSTWICK, Clerk.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF Ne
~ NAlA, ss-ln District Court 18th Judicial District
James Turkle, Joseph Turke. Frank Turkle Eli p Hurst
and Caleb Russell, H. C. Gardiner. Notice is hereby
given to all persons holding liens upon the property of
c. Gardiner situated in the town al Nevada County and
State aforesaid the side the road leading from
Boulder street to Gold Flat what is known as Irst
RussePs MILL and known the house and lot of H.
C. Gardiner TO exhibit the with the proof thereof
the Judge Of the District Court aforesaid in open Court
Saturday the Both day of May A. ID. 1857. By order Of
Court
Witness my hand with the seal Thereof hereto affixed
this 18th day of May A. d. 1851
BY WM. SMITH, Deputy. 33-1t j. II. BOSTwICK Clerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE, OF VALUABLE
II Mining Claims. In the matter of the Estate Of VIII
LIAM S PATTERSON deceased BY virtue of an order OF
the Hon Probate Court in and for the County of Nevada
this day made the undersigned Administrator Of the Es
tate Of William 5. Patterson ceceased-wl sell at Public
Auction in front Of the Court House in the city of Nevada
Saturday June Goth, 1857 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ All the
right title and interest of the said deceased being the
sixth part Of the whole in and to the Mniug Claims the
Nevada Mining Company, situated at Seby HILL in the
Township and County of Nevada. Terms Cash.
Dated, at Nevada this 18th day of May A. u. 1857
33-4w WILLIAM j. KNOX Administrator
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
CTATE OF CALIFORNTA, COUNTY OF NEY

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NEvA-
- da Township of Eureka-ss Justices Court before
John Caldwell J. l..
The People OF the State of California. TO HENRY nOTEY
Greeting You are hereby Summoned to appear before
me- at Office in said Township of the County Nevada
on the 10th day of June 1857 at 10 o'clock NJ to
answer to the complaint of II. DIEVEND0RFF who sues
to the of thiryeght 74l0o dollars aedged
to be due the plaintiff book account forth in the
copy OF account on file in my Office when Judgement will
be taken against you for the said amount together with
cost ifyou fail to appear and answer.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of May n. 1857
JOHN CALDWELL, J. P.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
LIVERY s. SALE STABLE.

MIN STREET NEVADA.
- J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE
ZINA Metropolis Stable, would inform his friends
6S and the public generally that he has added
AlE-A extensively to his already Large and Ele
CANT establishment of Horses, Bugges Saddles Harness.
&c &c.--and is prepared TO furnish fine turn
outs be fonnd in the State
Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses well equipped
for Ladies or Gentlemen will be ready at all times.
long experience in the business and earnest desire
to retain the confidence Of his friends leads him to be-
lieve he will be able to give general satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to Horses ON Livery
Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the
use of Balls, Parties, &c &c
The quality os my stock will permit me TO say that those
seeking pleasure engaged business would do well TO
give a me call. j. A. LANCASTER
Nevada Aug. 20. 1S56-46-N
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

NOTICE. 81 going to leave for the Atlantic states
In on the 5th of June all persons owing any money
will come up and settle immedately-and those having
claims against me- viii present them for payment at my
Office JOHN WEBER. b.
Nevada May Is, ls57.-S32v
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
KeYstOne rket!!

FCt. - Main and Broad streets, Nevada,
TTNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVING AGAIN TAKEN THIS
i well known and favorite stand is prepared to
supply his old customers and the public generally with
the Choicest tt-l.1 .Ir 81. ~
Meats and vegetables
hatscan be found in the market and at low prices
possibly be afforded.
We kill none but American Cattle Of the best quality
keep always hand good supply Of Meats and vege
tables Persons who deal with always rely get
ting good and wholesome food, .-..
Nevada March l0-23d CHAS. KENT.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
UNITED STATES BAKERY,

Pine Street first Door below Kidd Knox's Brick Store
TNHE UNDERSIGNED having rebuilt and fitted up their
i BAKERY the site Of the old stand, now pre-
pared to furnish their old customers and all who may give
them call with all kinds Of BREAD and CAKE at prices
to suit the times.
BOSTON BROWN BREAD AND GRAHAM BREAD of a
very superior quality, constantly on hand also,
Fruit, Lemon, Pound and Sponge Cake.
Wedding Parties Families and Restaurants supplied with
every variety of Bread and Pastry usually found in New
York Bakeries at wholesale prices.
A good assortment of PIE FRUITS, JAMS, JELI1ES,
FIGS, PRUNES, TAMARlNIS, STRAWBERRIES, &c,
RS-FRESH EGGS and CHEESE constantly on hand -6A
42tf DREIFOSS& LEPPERT.f
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

State ofCalfornia County of Nevadass Ordered that
service of the foregoing Summons be made by publication
in the Nevada Democrat each week for the term
three weeks
May 18th, A. D. 1S57.-33-3w
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

State of California, County of Nevada-0rdered that
vice of the foregoing summons be made by publication in
the Nevada Democrat each successive week for the of
three weeks. . ..
May 18th A. d. 1857. JOHN CALDWELL. j. p.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

~ Justices Court OF Eureka Township Before John
Caldwell, Justice of the Peace.
The People of the State of California to SIDNEY WAIVER
greeting You are hereby summoned to appear before
at my Office in the said township of the county of Nevada
on the 10th day of June 1857 at two O'Clock,
to answer unto the complaint of H. DlEVEND0RFF Il CO.
who TO the of forty 20100 dollars
alledged to be due the plaintiffs certain promissory
note payable day after date and dated Dec. 17th
1851 per said note file in my Office when Judgment
will be taken against you for said amount together with
costs, if you fail to appear and answer.
Given under my hand this eighteenth day Of May A.
1857. JOHN CALDWELL.
Justice of thc Peace of said Township.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

State Of California, County Of Nevada.-ordered tina
service Of the foregoing summons be made by publication
in the Nevada Democrat each successive week. for tn
term of three weeks.
May 18TH A. D. 1857
33-3w JOHN CALDWELL J. p.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
cTATEoFcALIFoRNIA.coIIN coIINrY oENE,

OTATE OF FCALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NEVADA,
~ Justices Court Eureka Township Before John Cad
we'll Justice of the Peace.
The People of the State of California to SIDNEY WAN
ZER and HENRY DOTEY, greeting: You hereby sum
moEed to appear before me- at my Office in said township
of the county Of Nevada the 10th day of June A. H.
1887, at one O'Clock p NJ to unto the complaint
OF H. DEVENDORFF who TO the Of eighty
seven 100 dollars alleged to be due the plaintiff fol
lows, to wit sixty two S100 dollars certain proms-
sorry note dated January LIST 1857 and due four months
from date and book account the Of twenty four
4Ol0e dollars per said note and copy of account file
in my Office, when Judgment viii be taken against you for
the said amount together with COSTS you fail to appear
and answer f.
Given under my hand this eighteenth day of May A. D.
1857. JOHN CALDWELL.
Justice of the Peace of said Township.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-05-27

|, / THE rals, ,UNDER.
E'r re regular meet.
m nm. Valley a ROAD sl
rom the RonaJt
adins to Gssssaa
AN { JAco.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1857-04-04

together. They first peeped into the
room where they had heard the dog. Ii
was moonlight, at least partially SO, for
the night was cloudy, still it was light
enough to distinguish objects, though
but family. They saw an immense black
dog scratching and gnawing furiously at
the door leading into the kitchen, from
whence she thought that the noises she
first heard had proceeded. She request
! ed the servant to open the door which the
dog was attacking so violently. The girl
was determined and resolute creature,
devoid of fear, and she did so without
hesitation, when the dog rushed out, and
the widow saw through the open door
two men at the kitchen window, which
was open. The men Instantly retreated,
and the dog leaped through the window
after them. A violent scuffle ensued,
and it was evident, from the occasional
yelping of the noble animal, that he
sometimes had the worst of it. The
noise of the contest, however, gradually
receded, till Mrs. NJ could hear on
ly now and tLen faint and distant bark.
The robbers, or perhaps murderers, had
taken out pane of glass, which hal en-
abled them TO undo the fastenings of the
window, when, but for the dog, they
would doubtless have accomplished their
purpose. The mistress and maid got a
light, and secured the window rs well as
they could. They then dressed them
selves, for 10 think of sleeping any more
that night was out of the question They
had not, however, got down s.airs the
second time before they heard their pro-
tcctor scratching At the outer door for ad-
mittance. They Immediately opened it,
when he came in wagging his busby tail,
and fawning upon each of them in turn,
to be patted and praised for his prowess.
He then stretched his huge bulk at full
length beside the warm stove, and went
to sleep. The next morning they gave
him breakfast any dog might have en-
wed after which, nothing could induce
him to prolong his visit. He stood whin
ing impatiently at the door till it was
opened, when he galloped off, and they
never saw him afterwards.