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The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

ONE MONTHS ExPENsEs.-A bill appropria-
ting about 100000, to pay the civil expenses
of the State for one month from the first of Feb
ruary, has passed both houses, and will undoubt-
eddy receive the signature of the Governor.
The bill requires the Treasurer to transfer the
interest and other special funds which may be
paid into the treasury, into the general fund,
and pay them out only in accordance with the
provisions of the bill. The bill was opposed in
the Assembly principally on the ground that
tho State was acting in bad faith in divcrting
the special funds from the objects for which they
were collected. The Controller is prohibited
from drawing warrants unless there is money In
the tresury to meet them.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

CONVICTION Oh inc ex-StAtc AHCAssAASA'
The trial of Dr. Bates before the Senate was
unexpectedly brought 10 conclusion on Thurs
day last, by the refusal of the defendant to plead
10 the articles of impeachment By the law
regulating trials of impeachment cases, refu-
sal to plead is declared equivalent to plea Of
guilty, and on the refusal Of the defendants
counsel to put in plea, the Senate declared
him convicted of the charges, and the President
pronounced the sentence. As he had already
resigned the Office of Treasurer the only judg-
ment which could be pronounced was that he
be forever disqualified from holding any Office
Of trust, power, or profit under the State The
reason assigned by his counsel for not answer
ing the articles of impeachment, was that he
had been indicted on the same charges, and did
not wish to be twice put in jeopardy for the
same offence.
1t must now be evident to every one who has
watched the course of this trial that DIR. Bates
Is guilty Of the charges brought against him by
the Assembly. Had there been possible
chance to. have escaped conviction, he never
would have suffered judgment to be pronounced
against him without making an effort to avert
it. Great exertions were made, and all the
techncalties known to the law resorted to, liz
order to get the case dismissed; but when the
Senate decided that he must be tried on the
charges, he refuses to plead, and in effect ac-
kaowledges himself guilty. The only advantage
which was expected to result from an investi-
CATION Of the charges, was the probability of
finding out what had become of the missing
$l24,0OO. The refusal of DIR. Bates to plead to
the charges has prevented the Senate from in
vestigating the matter, and the public will now
have to wait for further light until he is tried
on the indictments before the criminal court Of
Sacramento.
Those best informed upon the subject, are OF
the opinion that DIR. Bates has not proited, pc
cuniarily, by the defalcations. He has allowed
others to draw money from the Treasury con-
trary TO law, who will reap the advantages
while he is likely to suffer the penalty. The
State has lost near $25O,OOO through the crimi
nal stupidity of the late Treasurer, and the pros
pect is not very hattering of any considerable
portion of the amount ever being recovered
One advantage, however, will be gained by the
investigations which have been instituted; State
Treasurers in future will be more cautious, and
think twice before they allow sharpers to lead
them from the plain path Of duty.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

LIKELY TO REcovER.--We are pleased to learn
that Mr.. Rich who was so terribly wounded
near two weeks ago at Alpha, is likely to re-
cover from his injuries Should he get well, the
case must be set down as one Of the most re-
markable on record. Several Of the wounds
were supposed to be mortal, and for over a
week after he received them, the physicians
were of the opinion that he could not recover
He will be badly dis6gured, having received
two or three deep cuts in the face, one ofwhlch
completely severed his nose. He Is perfectly
RATIONAL but has no recollection as to how he
got hurt The probability is thai some one came
up from behind him, and knocked him senseless
by blow on the head.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

a bill was passed by the Assembly on Thurs
day last; fixing the pay Of members Of the Leg
islature at $3.50 for q session. The policy of
paying members of the Legislature fixed sal
airy, instead of paying them by the day is very
good one. and will have tendency In future to
shorten the sessions. The salary is to be paid
in cash, and il the work of a session can be ac-
complshed in forty-fve days, which can gener-
ally be done, the members would still receive
ten dollars day, the same they get now. If "a
session should be prolonged to ninety days, they
would get five dollars . day, which is about
equal to the wages Of mechanics, and will be
sufficient to pay the expenses Of the members
while in session By the passage of this bill an
annual saving Of about 100000 will be effect
ed in the Legislative expenses.
Mr.. Patrick has also introduced bill into the
Assembly reducing materially the salaries Of
State officers. By the bill the Governor is to
receive salary of $4,000 per annum; the Sec
rotary of State, Controller and Treasurer ST.
500 each, and the Judges Of the Supreme Court
$4,000 per annum BY the passage of these two
bills, enough will be saved to pay the interest
on one half of the State debt The salaries pro-
posed are great reduction from what has been
paid heretofore, and 1t is feared the bills will
not pass the Senate.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH Is, 1857.

Co,nITTED TO JAIr.-Charles Nevis who was
arrested last week in Sacramento, charged with
committing the murderous assault upon Mr..
Rich at Alpha, has been examined on the charge
aud committed to jail. He was taken to Alpha
on Thursday and examined before magistrate
In that place. In addition to the suspicious cir
cumstances which we gave last week, 1t is said
that blood was found upon pair of boots in his
house. and the boots fitted the tracks supposed
to have been made by the would-be murderer.
The evidence against him so far is entirely cir
cumstantal, but 1t is TO be hoped before the
trial is had that some other circumstances will
come to light to indicate more clearly who COM
mitted the deed.
After Neyils was examined and ordered to be
committed be was taken from the officers by a
crowd and rope put round his neck in order
TO friQhten him into confession. He begged
short time for prayer, which was granted him.
He commenced by asking forgiveness for what
he had done, and closed by calling God to wit
ness that he was innocent of the crime for which
he stood charged. They then delivered him to
the officers, and he was brought down and put
in Jail.
Nevis Is o native of Belgium, and not a
Frenchman as we stated last week. He speaks
French, however, as well or better than his ma
tive language, and has heretofore been regard
ed as q Frenchman.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

LEGIsLArIvE LTERArURE.-Frequent COM
plants have been made about the orthographi-
cal mistakes of engrossed and enrolled bills
passed by the Assembly, and the fault is laid
to the clerks. The State Journal says this has
been as much the fault of the members them
selves as the clerks. AS an illustration 1t is
mentioned that q member Of the Assembly who
felt himself aggrieved on account of these or
biographical errors offered resolution of in
quiry into the matter, and in the resolution it.
self, eleven lines in length, not less than nine
errors were found. "e
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

The GREAT REPUBLc.-The renowned clip
per ship, Great Republic, arrived at the Bay on
the 9th inst, having made the passage from
New York in 81 days. In point of speed this is
the third voyage made-thc Flying Cloud hav.
ing made the passage in IS days and the Sword
Fish in 90 days. The Great Republic was built
some three years since, at Boston, by Donald,
Mckay, and is the largest clipper ever launch
ed. She brings 1900 tons Of freight, and it is
said she will carry 5000 TONS
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

MINISo.-From every portion of the county
We have encouraging accounts from the miners.
We have heard of no remarkably erich strikes"
within the past few days, but what Is far better,
the miners are generally doing good business.
Water is abundant throughout the comfy, and
the present bids fair to be the most prosperous
mining season we have had for several years.
The amount Of gold dust brought into town and
sold during the past week, has been unusually
large, and business of every kind is beginning
to look up.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

AccIDENT.-Mr. o. NJ. Tomlinson was severely
injured on Wednesday by the caving Of a bank
at his diggings on Manzanita Hill. While
standing on the bank the ground suddenly caved,
and carried him to the bottom Of the cut, o dis
lance of sixty or seventy feet. He had the pres
ence Of mind to jump back, as soon as the cave
started and thus kept on top of the falling earth.
One of bis legs was badly bruised, but otherwise
he was not much hurt.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

OFFICERS OF THE INSANE AssYLuM-On Fri
day last, the two Houses of the Legislature met
in joint convention for the purpose of electing
officers of the Insane ASYLUM at Stockton. The
following gentlemen were elected:
Resident Physician, DIR. w. D. Aylett, of
Assistant Physician, DR.. Kendall, of Sonora.
Trustees, Messrs. p E. Conner, w. H. Lyon,
Thomas Marshall, Andrew Lester, and H. t.
Higgins
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

STARTLING lNFoRMATIoN.-The Butte Record of
the 18th, says that Sheriff Freer, who had start
ed below with the State prisoners, had received
reliable information that there was a diabolical
plot among the thieves of Oroville to burn the
place sometime last week, in order that they
might plumber the town. Subscriptions were
Immediately started for the purpose Of organ
izing citizen police force, to guard the town
during the night, and If possible, prevent the
consummation Of their fendish purposes.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

RISE IN FLoUR-Flour is now selling in San
Francisco at fifteen dollars barrel. which is
double the price it sold for few weeks ago.
The rise has not been caused by any anticipated
scarcity of the article, as there is known to be
more than enough in the State to supply the
demand until after the next harvest. Specula-
tors, it is said, have been buying it to such an
extent as TO control the market
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

INFORMATION WANTED-0f Sylvester Clynch,
who came to this country about six years since,
was born at Dublin, from which place he has
been absent about ten years. Any communica-
ton concerning him, addressed to E. Dalton, at
the CITY Item Office, Sacramento, will reach his
friends
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

MINING AT FOREST CTY.-We learn from the
Democrat that the mining companies in the
ncighborhood of Forest City are doing fine
business. The Live Yankee company recently
found two chunks of gold, weighing separately,
432 and 2O2 ounoes-total, 64l ounces. The
larger lump was slightly impregnated with
quartz, the smaller one was pure. Several 9TH
or rich strikes are chronicled.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

CHINAMAN SHoT.-On Wednesday last, at
Dutch Ravine, Placer county, George World
being on the watch, caught Chinaman in the
act of robbing sluice box, and shot him in the
neck and leg, though he did not kill him. The
thief was captured and is now in jail charged
with grand larceny.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

PURSUIT OF HORSE THIEvEs.-On Sunday
March 9Th. spirited pursuit was given to two
horse thieves on the Mokelumne river in the vi
cinity of Woods Ferry. They were so closely
pursued that they had to leave their horses, di-
vest themselves of their clothing and pistols and
swim the river AT last accounts they had not
been taken, and some thirty persons were in
pursuit Of them.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

The STATE PRIsoN.-An appropriation of
$4,000 was made by the Legislature last week
for the temporary relief of the State Prison
convcts. The prisoners are said to be in a
starving condition, and unless their condition
is ameliorated general outbreak is anticipated
The appropriation, 1t is calculated, will furnish
them with the neccssarles Of life for three or
four weeks
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

THEATER.--Mr Frisbe informs us that the
Nevada Theater will be opened next Monday
evening by the talented company now playing
in Marywile. Mr.. McDonough, the distn-
gulshed tragedan, Mr. Phelps, Mrs. Woodward,
and several other favorte artists, compose the
company. The attractions which will be pre-
scnted, we doubt not viii draw good houses.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

HEAVY STOcK.-The largest, aud most COM
plete assortment of groceries and provisions we
have ever seen in Nevada, can now be seen at
the store of Messrs Wall & Bro on Broad ST.
Miners, by calling upon jesse, will have no Diff
Guilty in obtaining full supply of their ''regu-
lar prubr
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

New CLOTHING SToRE.-We call attention TO
the advertisement of Messrs. Aston, Newman
& Co., VINO are now opening clothing and
gents furnishing store, on Pine street, in the
room lately occupied by Gregory Sparks.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

MINING ACCIDENT Thos. Roach was seri-
ously injured, above Cherokee, on Thursday
last, by the oavlng Of bank. His collar-bone
was broken, and he was badly bruised about the
chest. He is now under the skilful treatment
Of DR.. Randall and is fast recovering
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

TUE BRIDaEs.-We notice that Mr. Buck, the
contractor, has got portion Of the timber for
the Deer creek bridges on the ground, and we
understand the work is rapidly progressing
The bridges will be completed in two or three
weeks
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

INDIcTED.-Thos. S. King, Of the Bullet.a, was
indicted by the grand jury Of San Francisco on
the 10th inst, for an assault upon F. A. Cohen
with deadly weapon.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

THE FAST MAN-The furniture and fast horse
Preacher" lately in possession of J. Ferris
Waldron, the defaulting clerk of Wells, Fargo
n Co., were recently sold at auction. The horse
brought $475, and the furniture from 81 900 to
81, 800.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

REMOVAL cssrs. Gregory Il Sparks have
removed their store to Johns brick building,
Main street. They have constantly on hand
large supply of groceries, provisions, mining
tools and miners supplies generally.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

MALICIOUS MsCHIEP.-Somc person who could
have had but little to do, amused himself on
Sunday night by cutting one Of the ropes that
held tho foot bridge, at the foot of Main street.
Such mischief deserves the severest punishment.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

For TEHuAxrEpEo.-The schooner Mary Tay-
lor cleared at the Custom House, San Francis
co. on Friday for Tehuantepec, with twenty
passengers and small quantity of merchandise.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

Geo. Welch and j. Z. Hamln have our thank:
for Sacramento and San Francisco papers, fur.
nished during the past week.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

SAN Francisco SHERFF--Judge Norton, of
the 18th District Court, has decided that David
scanncll is Sheriff. de tacto, of San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

JULIA DEAN lawsuits talented actress |,
now playing at Maguire's Opera House, Sar
'Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

DIsTREsslNGLA miner came down from Fol
som on Wednesday, says the Sacramento Item,
with sack of gold dust weighing about rs
pounds. 1t was about as much as he could
sstotr -
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

JUMPED OvERBoARD.--A man named Peter
whulau, jumped overheard from the steamer
Bragdon, on Wednesday last while on the trip
from Stockton to San Francisco, and was drown
al
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

A LADY IN LucK.-The Sonora Democrat. of
Saturday, says that piece of gold, valued at
three hundred dollars, was picked UP in the
northern part Of Sonora one day last week by a
lady.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

ExPEcrcED.-The Panama mail steamer. with
two weeks later dates fro m New York, is now
fully due, and may be hourly expected.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

REruRNED.-The Sacramento Bee says that
number of those who set off on the Sonora expi-
dition with Crabb, have returned.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

NEWSPAPER SoLD.-The materials, good will,
etc, of the True Californian were sold at Auction
on Monday.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

BAIL-A ball comes off at the Orleans Hotel,
Orleans Flat. on Friday evening, the 9th inst.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

REMovED.-The Land Office formerly located
at Benicia, has been removed to San Francisco
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

Hon. S. II. CHASE has our thanks for lcgisla
tive documents
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18
FRESH CALIFORNIa cIIEEsE

CONSTANTLY ON HAND, from the choicest diaries in
California For sale in quantities to suit ali classes
vi ueAierS' al prices corresponding with the times
o,, L. G. DODGE & CO..
liant
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18
sALE.-sTATE OF CALIFORNIA

I , 80. N . sAIAE STATE OF CAIIFORNIA,
go county OF Nevadass. By virtue of an Execution
ous OF justice CaldwePs Court Of Eureka Township
anu s against y + MCLEAN have seized and shall expose
OS sae Public Auction at IL O'Clock M on the LIST day
ne following described Property to wit An the RIGHT IL
ana interest OF the above named defendant in and to
House and Lot situate on the Northeast side of
strees on Molseys Flat and being the house former
occupied by Doctor Ods subject to redemption accord
VI " me statnte Tor such cases made and provided
dated the 9th day OF March A. D. 1857.
A. +. WAGNER Constable
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

ORovHLE.-The steamer Sam Soule made the
trip to Oroville on Friday last, without meeting
any distractions. The steamer will hereafter
run to that place rs a regular packet
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

The business will be continued at the old stanl No Ia
Washington ST., near rheater, by H. u. PALMER 244w
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18

Promssory notes, inland bills OF exchange
ETC., collateral inheritances, policies of insuran
ces, ETC., one-half the above
Licenses and certificates of lawyers $40 90
Passengers tickets, on vessels leaving the
State, (lst class 90
Do ed CLASSY 90
Do (steerage) 2 90
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1857-03-18
TO WHoMI 1T MAY coNcERN!!

The business will be carried on hereafter by
q. L. WILMINGTON.
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-03
Legal Notice.

THO the unknown owners and all persons interested in
l. the twenty five acres, of the east side OF the south
east quarter Of the south quarter Of section number
twenty five, (25 in township number ninety six, l96
north, Of range number sixteen, 16) west, in Floyd
County, Iowa:
You hereby notified that there l. le In the
Office Of the Clerk Of the District Court in Floyd County,
Iowa. petition Of Russell Arthur, praying for decree of
foreclosure Of all equity Of redemption, which you
either Of you have In the above described tract Of land
purchased by the said Russell Arthur at public sale OF
lands delinquent for taxes, holden by the Treasurer Of
said County at the Court House, in said Floyd County,
the Goth day Of May A. d. 1885, and for which land said
Russell Arthur holds tax deed from said Treasurer.
The said petition filed ut the Clerks Office, afore
said on the 18th day Of May A. D. 1857 and the original
notice having been returned by the Sheriff. Not Found
said District Court at the June term thereof A. d. 1857
continued said cause 10 the next term thereof and ordered
that four weeks notice Of the tendency II said petition be
published in some newspaper printed In said County
Now, therefore, unless you appear and answer to said
petition before the morning Of the second day Of
the next term Of said District Court to be held Charles
in said County commencing the 18th day Of October
A. D. 1851 decree will be rendered against you,
prayed in said petition. W.PGAYLORD Clerk.
O. g. X. G. RrIS1cER, Plaintiff Attorneys.
s.. Charles, Sept. l, 1857. Silva
St. Charles Republican intelligencer. (St. Charles [Charles City], Iowa) 1856-1857, 1857-09-03
Legal Notice.
h1Hl

4 LBERT L. Collins, plaintiff, VS.. William II. Bailey
IA and all others interested in 40 Of south east
corner lin square forn) Of ne Of 80 township 90
north Of range II west Of 5th PRINCIPAL meridian defend
ants IN district court, Floyd county, Iowa. June term
1867. In equity.
To above named defendants: You arc hereby notified
that this action was commenced against you by said
plaintiff by delivering an original notice therein 10 the
sheriff Of said county, reurnabe at said term who re-
termed thereon not found and that petition filed
In said action In the Office Of the clerk OF said court MAY
2Sth 1857 claiming Of the foreclosure OF the equity
redemption Of and the title in fee simple and the
above described real estate and that al the a!ore
said the said action continued to the October term
1857 VI said court, and order then and there
made for service on you by giving notice Of the CON-
mencement Of this action four weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the
printed In said county Now in pursuance Of such order
unless you appear and make answer 10 said petition
before the morning Of the 18th day Of October 1857
judgment and decree will be rendered and entered
you thereon, as prayed for in said petition.
W. +. GAYLORD Clerk
e. B. SrARR, PIT . Attorney BLVD
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