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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
District Attorney, Nevad, c,
STATE INsANE AaYLrM

1f STATE INSANE ASYLUM, Aug, 18th 1851
WIN. F. ANDERSON, ESQ.,, Sir loving to the manner in
which you had written the Myers We, las well a.
other gentlemen had mistaken 1t for Rogers and conse-
quently wrote to you in regard 10 man of that name
Being that there such man In the Institute
Myers we referred to the books Of Mesr Langdon Frey
(the gentlemen who had charge Of the Insane Asylum up
TO the lst Of August) and found the following entry =;
"J0HN MYERS, (German) admitted June 9th 1851
Discharged July 10th 1857 lu
Consequently for any furthernformation this subject
we must refer you 10 the above named gentlemen.
Respectfully
f. FIT ..u et w. u. AYLE1T, y
.-T .-a THos. KENDALL.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

Posi- OFFloE-We learn that a post Office has
been established at the town of Sweetland, in
this county, aud Mr.. g. w. Dannas appointed
Postmaster. The mail is carried to that place
from Nevada, daily
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

PosTPoNED-Th trial of Chas Davis, indict-
ed for murder which was set for last Monday,
has been continued to the next term of the Dis
trict Court The absence of Geo. Moore, said
to be material witness in the case, is the
cause of the postponement
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

DAGuERREorYPEs-Those wanting pictures in the high
est style of the art should call at the Gallery of Mrs j.
Rudolph in the Democrat building Broad street Nevada
Glass Pictures. Ambrotypes also made for those wht
desire them. tfIT fE rrss =.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

NFOHMATION WANTED, OF GEORGE MOORE
lormeriy at Soda Factory at Forest City who was
present at Humbug City Nevada County when the affair
occurred which resulted in the death Of Lewis Miller on
tne oth OF July last His presence is much needed and
ms testimony OF the utmost Importance to accused of
the murder OF said Miller Any knowing his where
abouts VIII confer favor and aid justice by informing
Nevada Aug, 18th 1887. JAMES CHURCIdAN
4toWt Atty for Chas Davis.
(Marysve Express and Sierra Citizen please cory.)
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

OMEGA PosT OFFlcE.-The mail is now sent
regularly from this place to Omega, three times
week-a post office having recently been es-
tablished in that place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

DISCHARGE OF MEYERs--It will be remember
ed that John Meyers, indicted in this county for
the crime Of arson, about two months ago. was
pronounced insane, and sent to the Stockton
Asylum. On the 29tb ult., Mr. Anderson the
District Attorney, wrote to the Visiting Physi-
clan of that Institution, to ascertain whether he
had recovered, and received letter from Dr.
Kendall, stating that Rogers was discharged
from the institution on the Sd Of the present
month The following correspondence then
took place between Mr. Anderson and DR.. Ken
dali, from which Il will be seen that Meyers
was discharged on the 10th ult, about two
weeks after being committed. M 1865
ste T se3eta6 !, NEVADA August TIN, 1857.
THoMAs KENDALL, ESQ., Visiting Physeian,.,ssr Yours
of Aug 9Th do not rightly understand, Below give
cobv IL the receipt for John Meyes committed TO Insane
Asylum as nsahe criminal, by the District Judge
copy the order having been delivered with the criminal
1tatoof California County of this 27th
June A. d. 1851 from the hands Of the Sheriff Of Nevada
County the person or John Myers committed to this Asy
lum on the order Of Niles searls District Judge
tttHf 10 .Hsi. i.a1Ei i'f JOshfh ~. rRhi,
Physician to the Insane Asylum, Stockton
Itake the liberty at the time 70 refer you to the
18th Sec Of IAN Act to establish an Asylum for the insane
Of the State Of California passed May lIth 1858 compiled
laws, page VZ0-and also Ior uuy VI PorSo IsceNnB
sane criminals Sec $50 page 400 Of compiled laws" As
copy Of the order stating the nature Of the crime for
which the party was held delivered with Myers, am
unwilling to believe that he has been allowed to escape
and am encouraged to believe that you have made some
mistake rs to the identity of the man. from the fact that
you use the name Of ;Rpgers,n Yon ought surely to
know patients by the name under which they are com
mitted and for which you receipt Myers is stout thick
set German Of light complexon is about feet inches
in heght speaks english rather badly He was ponoun-
ced by board ph ysicans here to be maniac or mad
man Please inform me as soon as possible whether some
error has been committed BY you as to the individual
referred to by me. N e!ssNbNaY ilH ,Nl
t .li Yours Respectfully i.
W. r. ANDERSON,
District Attorney, Nevada Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

REsIGNED-Mr W. p. Harrington, President
Of the Board of Trustees, has resigned his Office
as member of the Board, and Tracy Stroud
has been appointed President of the Board in
his place. The vacant Trusteeship has not yet
been filed
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

WTSKoors ICELAND PEc1oRAL,--The best and cheapest
remedy known giving instant relief in all of Coughs
Colds, Asthmas Pulmonary affections, &C.. &C., just
ceived and for sale by E. Spence Druggist 81 CONNER
cial street Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. 1. Lnmmon, is our authorized agent for this
city He will deliver the DEMOCRAT toshbscbers, and Is
authorized to receive subscriptions advertisements, Sc
and collect and receipt for the same.
Hoogs & Co. authorized agents for San Fran
CISCO receive advertisements aud collect for the
A. Badlap, Jr,, Is our authorized agent in sacra-
mento City y .tJE N3k8H III
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

HOTEL AT HUMBUG.--The United States Hotel,
recently erected at Humbug City, has been ft-
ted up in splendid style, by Mr.. NJ Rosenheim
and is now open for the accommodation of trav-
clers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

HuMBuG PRECINcT.-The election in this pre-
cinct will be held at the Irwin House. instead
Of Grevin's House, as Published in the Election
Notice. -A at@i - .aeI
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
C,TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF Neva-
- DA-ss In the District Court of the 14th Judicial Dis
473w&

trI"T.
ARCHIBALD C0E vs.. His Credtors.-Tn the matter Of
the aprlcation of Archibald Coo, and insovent debtor
praying that he be allowed to make assignment OF
his estate TO his creditors and he be discharged his
debts and liabilities in pursuance of an Act Of the cgisa
ture of the State Of California passed MAY 4th A. D. 1882
entitled an Act for the relief OF nsovent debtors and pro-
lection of crcdito and in pursuance Of an order of tho
Hon Niles Scarls, Judge of tho District Court aforesaid
Notice is hereby gwen the Creditors Of said nso
be and appear before said Judge in open Court MON
DAY the 5th day Of October A. D. 1857 at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ of that date then and there to show cause if any they
can why an assignment OF said nsolvcnts estate should
not be made, and he be discharged from his debts
and liabilities in pursuance Of the statute in such cases
made and provided 1t is further ordered that all proceed
ing at law against said nsolyeu be stayed until further
hearing herein. BY order Of Court.
Witness Rufus Shoemaker Clerk Of the District Court
aforesaid with the seal thereof herto affixed this 25th day
of August A. ID. 1857. q ,-, 80
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

CTATE OF. CALIFORNIA, County OfNeva~
- DAss. In District Court Of the 18th Judicial District
A. d. SKILIMAN vs.. S. NJ DANF ORD.-Notice is here
by given to all persons claiming holding liens upon
certain water Ditch and Fume known the property of
s. NJ Daniord situated in the township Washington Ne
vada County and State aforesaid exhibit the same with
the proof thereof to the Judge Of the District Court afore
said in open Court MONDAY the 5 day of October A.
D. 1857, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ of that date. By order Of the
Court.
Witness my hand with the Seal or said Court hereto az
fixed this 10Th day Of August A. u. 1857. ....r. H..
RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk.
BY WIN SMITH. Deputy.
JAS. CHURCHMAN, Atty for Plaintiff 4T-td
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

@. E. PICKETT. T.-This gentleman has recently
written q pamphlet entitled, "Repudiation, the
Supreme Judges, and the newspapers" He
favors the reputation of the State debt, and
the election of Judge Bennett, He does not
inform us who his favorite is Cor Governor, but
he will undoubtedly throw the immense weight
of his influence for Mr.. Stanly
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

GAs.-There is a prospect that gas works will
soou be erected in this city. arrangements hav-
ing been made with two companies to lay down
gas pipes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT AP-.
pication will be made the Board of Supervisors Of
Nevada County their next regular Meeting to be held
at Nevada City Monday Sept l4th 1851 Tor renewal
of License TO collect tolls on the road known the Little
Grass Valley Toll Road in Bridgeport Township.
47.3w& f. II. CuRSES
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

TOWNSHIP OFFICERs.-The Democratic nomi-
nees for township officers, who wish their names
upon the Democratic ticket, are requested to
send them in by Thursday or Friday next.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
MARRIED.

In Grass Valley, on the Goth of Aug by the Rev F. n
Cooper Mr.. JoHN IRMER of Grass Valley to Miss MAR
JANE WILSON, of San Francisco
San Francisco and Philadelphia papers please copv.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

The business will hereafter be Conducted by SPERCECK
MOODY and they will pay all debts and also receive all
NJ SPERBECK
a79wa H. M0ODY:'%f
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

ROBBED ON THE HIGHwAY.-A man whose
name we could not learn, was stopped by two
villains on the road above Red Dog. one eve.
ming last week, and robbed of about forty dollars
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

JuDGE MoNsoN, of the Sacramento District
Court, resigned his office, and left on the steam
or OF The 2Otb, for the Atlantic States. -. 81,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

" turbular upright Boiler with all appendages excel
lent repair and in running order for sale cheap Apply
47-3w HENRY MEREDITH, Nevada
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
DIED.
Engine and Boiler For Sale!

At Moores Flat, Monday August 18th, IsABEII1
daughter of Patrick and Isabella Kelley aged 10 mouths
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

Democratic Township Meeting viii be held
at Justice Carls Office on Broad street, on SATURDAY
August 2oth at O'Clock NJ to select candidates for
Justices of the Peace and Constabes for Nevada Town.
ship BY order Of Central Committee for Nevada town
ship. ,4l1l u9 afHci 7tagWl G
August 25th, 1857.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
Now York Hotel.

Win an the furniture beds and bedding bar fixtures and
every thing complete for carrying on the business of Hotel
Also two vacant lots adjoining the above Hotel and five
vacant lots on Commercial street opposite the Hotel
Ihe Hotel has been established since 1885, and has now
good run of business ~ "
For further particulars inquire of the undersigned on
'he premises, o,., TRACY STROUD
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
C1TATTE OF. CALIFORNIA, County ofNe,

BY VIM. SMITH, Deputy.
T. P. HAwLEY Atty. for Petitioner. 4l-5w
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

DISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNEHSHIF.--
~ The Partnership heretofore existing between SPER
BECK HIIFS is this day dissolved by mu ual consent.
Nevada Auoust 22d 1851 W HILES yFstr.
NJ. SPERBECK
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
FoR SAIE,

"NEAI BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE! !!
FHE undersigned, being desirouso returning to the
Atlantic Statss offers for sale the following property
at REDUCED PRICES: The
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-30
The Improvements, On pa.
-,

twenty-five per cent additional there
IL LII q,
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-11-30

rms property will be sold subject
to Redemption Within six months
from the date of the sale, in case Of
the Real Estate, on the payment Of
the purchase money and fifty per
cent additional thereto; and within
ninety days from the date Of aale, in
ease OF The Improvements, On pay
, 1857-09-04
The AIan-OregOn.

The mil of Thursday brought us our
regular files of Oregon papers, up to Au-
gust 29th. Their columns are burdened
pretty heavily with the proceedings Of the
State convention proceedings gs,-giving re-
ports up to August 10Th. We observe
that on the Slavery and some other ques-
tiOns, quite lengthy debates are being in
dulged in; but further than the mention Of
that fact, we have not time now to refer
thereto. We observe that the committee
on boundries have reported, at length,
fixing the boundaries so as to include q
portion Of Washington Territory, East Of
the Cascade mountains, within the future
State Of Oregon.
The OngoniaH says that one Of the
walters at the Columbian Dining Hall was
badly stabbed few days since. That i'm
provements are going on rapidly in Por-
tland, that a number Of substantial brick as
well as wooden buildings arc in progress
Of erection, and that many Of the streets
are being planked, graveiled, &c. We
observe that Theatres, and Crcuses still
abound.
The Times learns that on Wednesday
last at Governors Island, above Vancouver
in this Territory, Mrs Burke and child were
both drowned in the Columbia river. The
child descending the steps to the waters
edge, attempted to run; and being unable
to arrest its steps at the meargin, plunged
in to save her child, and from accounts,
both were drowned. The bodies it seems
had not yet been recovered.
The Times says that Gov. STEVENS
passed through Portland last week, bound
for Salem I; that he wore the appearance
of democrat, who, having nobly done his
duty, contemplates his highest reward in a
quiet conscience to avoid offence. In q
week or ten days, perhaps, Gov. STEVENS
will start for Washington City, in order to
be on hand at the opening of the XXXV
congress.
A new paper has been established at
Jacksonville, Oregon, by Burns & BEccs,
called the Herald. The Oregon Sentiael
is also published at that place. Both are
democratic.
Ex.Gov FoorE, formerly of Mississippi,
now Of California, has been on visit to
Oregon, and returned on the last steamer
, 1857-09-04

PUGEr SOUND WESLEYAN INSTITUTE
This deservedly popular institute, we learn,
will again open on Monday, the l4th inst,
under the direction of the Rev. ISAAC Dill,
LON, who was assigned to this institute as
principal by the late Methodist Episcopal
Conference of Oregon, for the Forthcoming
year. The general favor it has heretofore
met with from our citizens, will ensure q
full attendance and large classes during the
ensuing quarter. Let it be patronised as
it should be.
, 1857-09-04
oLrARn, W. T, Dec, 81, 1854

oLTARn, W. T., Dec, 81, 1854.
PRoF. A. D. BAcHE, SHpt, Coast Surrey
Washington, ID. c.:
DEAR SR-My attention has been called
by several intelligent and influential citi
zens of this Territory to the Importance oi
a survey of Gray's Harbor. Several are
Of opinion that it will prove somewhat
important place, aud that it is not as diff
cult of access as has been generally sup
posed. The country back is very rich
The principal river flowing into the Har
Dor is the Chehalis, which has tributary
having its rise only four miles from this
place. Those who have examined the Che
halls report to me that for eight months ol
the year light steamers can ascend tO
Ford's, on the route from Olympia to the
Columbia river.
Please give this communication the at
tention it deserves, and endeavor, if prac-
ticable, 10 have q survey made by the
Aeire on its next trip to the Sound.
Yours truly,
ISAAC /. STEVENS,
Gov. Wash. Ter.
, 1857-09-04

survey Of Gray's Harbor TO be made, and
was informed 10 his reply, dated Feb IA,
1855, that attention would be called to il
IN the Instructions for the season to Lieut..
Com. Alden. / have been Informed by
Lieut. Com. Alden that his attention was
called to the subject in his instructions Of
that season, and that he made his arrange
ments TO execute the survey on his way
from Puget Sound to San Francisco, after
getting through his seasons work in 1855
on the Sound, but that he was prevented
doing the work on that occasion by bad
weather. He made no surveys on this por-
ton Of the coast the last year, his steamer
having been diverted from surveying duty
and applied for several months Of the In
dian war to the defence of the Sound.
1t is the policy Of the Supt of the Coast
Survey TO have surveys made at the earli.
est practicable period Of all the harbors on
the coast, and | have no doubt of his inten
ton to have an early survey made Of
Gray's Harbor From the information
which l have received from Lieut. Com
Alden personally, can state positively
that be considers himself instructed by the
Supt. Of the Coast Survey to make the sur
vey at the earliest practicable period, and
l have recently addressed him letter urg
ing him to make the survey the present
season.
1 herewith transmit copies Of my letter
to the Supt. Of the Coast Survey, and bis
answer thereto.
am, very respectfully,
Your most obedient,
ISAAC ]. STEVENS,
Gov. Ter. Wash.
, 1857-09-04

BG- The Commission for the survey ol
the boundary line between the United
States and Great Britain, were at Point
Roberts on the 18th ult., and intended en-
lering upon their arduous labors immedi.
ately.
DG- The viglant surveying steamer Ac
Tire visits Bellingham Bay every few days
being also engaged in the adjustment oI
the nautical boundary line. The Aetirt
rendered the Territory the most efficient
service during the late Indian war, and
was always at the post of danger when not
engaged in its legitimate duties.
, 1857-09-04

Our RELATIONS WITH CHINA.-Snce our
treaty with China in 1874 the most ami
cable relations have existed between the
United States and China. Nothing has
occurred seriously to disturb the friendly
relations which that treaty was intended to
secure China is our friend, and we are
hers. 1t is for the honor and interest Of
both that these amicable relations should
continue Great Britain and China have
fallen upon difficulties, and actual war,
though of q local and limited character,
exists between them. France and China
are at variance. Both Great Britain and
France have views concerning their rela-
tions with the Chinese, and the objects
which they wish to accomplish Our gov.
enrment expresses no official opinion upon
the points of difference involved, or the
rights and duties of either. We are
neither the guardian nor surety Of either
When solicited to join with England and
France in belligerent efforts to bring China
to certain terms, our government wisely de.
clined doing so, leaving those interested to
pursue such course as they deemed proper.
Although this policy has not met the full
approval of the English press, it has been
highly satisfactory to ours, and to tie
American people. 1t gives us great pleas
ure to see that, without exception, the
American press has sustained the views
and course Of the administration. Better
evidence that the policy was right and its
action proper could not be desired. ls
course has been in accordance with common
sense, honor, and justice and, consequently,
the people approve. Should China tresPaS
upon our rights, and treat us in a manner
unworthy of our peaceful and amicable re
lationS, we may expect our government
will pursue course calculated 10 yindicaie
our rights and preserve our national honor.
-Wdh Union.
, 1857-09-04

R9- The editor of the Juniata Sentinel,
Mifiintown, Pa, who has been serving as a
black republican until recently, finds bis
burden greater than be can bear and thus
relieves his conscience by free confession:
"The republican party, under its present
constituted leaders, is The ncaHest party Of
iohih zee hare erer had anything 10 do
Without prudence or discretion, it rushes
madly into extremes, and renders itself SO
obnoxious to all liberal minded people,
that q union of the opposition elements
becomes an utter impossibiIity."
, 1857-09-04
ssrNED McGowEx, Esur., of Caiift

BENED MCGowEN, Esqr, of Califor-
mia, notorious in the history Of the San
Francisco Vigilance committe of 1856, has
sent us q narrative of hsDdventures of peril
in different parts Of California. 1t is an
interesting and curious production of the
numerous "hair-breadth escapes" of the
author, and abounds in really adventurous
feats, and written in racy, aud really able
style.
, 1857-09-04


~ Our subscribers down Sound, who
BY change of their post Office address,
under the existing mail arrangement, could
be supplied with our paper more regularly,
as well as earlier, should not fail to notify
us Of any change that would effect this
The mail service on Puget Sound, by the
steamer Constitution, supplies Stella
COON, Seattle, Port Madison, Port Gamble,
Port Ludlow, Port Townsend, Penn's Cove,
Whatcom, New Dunginess, as well as other
points. The steamer leaves here on Fri
day, at p NJ, thus giving us time to for
ward our paper on the day Of its publica
tion. With the increase of mail facilities
on the Sound, we hope to increase, and, il
possible, double our subscription list We
therefore request ALL to send in their names
and forward "V's". Will you do itH
, 1857-09-04

PRICE OF NEGROES A CENTURY AGo-h
will be seen by the following that the sbO-
litonists of New England, when they used
to own negroes, and buy and sell them as
they did hogs and horses, didn't put as
high an estimate upon them as they nov
profess to
PRICE OF NEGROES One HUNDRED YEARS
AGo.-Thc Homestead, published at Hart
ford, Connecticut, has lately published On
old document which gives the price Of farm
stock and negroes in that State over
hundred years ago. All the old thirteen
States, it will be remembered, were slave
holding until since the revolution. Ine
document in question is an inventory ot tne
estate Of Capt. Thomas Wheeler, one Oh
the richest men of bis day, bis estate beng
valued at over $4,000. To show the
great difference in prices then and now,
we give the price Of the slaves as iounu III
the inventory, dated Dec. IL, l755
One negro man named Quash, 81 S4'
Negro woman named Juno, 81 I2.
Negro man named Cesar, $lS1 %.
Negro woman named Cab, l39 W.
Negro man named Cipeo, $l55 70 a.
Negro woman named Hager, Slso w.
Negro woman named Flora, $lOo Vv'
Negro woman named Sarah, siSS0 -
Negro woman named Jane, $lz2 W.
Negro woman named Chloe, SIP w.
Negro bov named Pharo, $24 90.
Negro girl named Phillips $oO $o- ~, 70
Servant mulatto boy Harry sS' W.
, 1857-09-04

PorAro YEAsT.-A New Bedford ~, ~,
vouches for the quality of yeast nnade Ai'''
the following recipe: -. s. 0ou,
Cook and mash ten peeld potatoes PuIII IN
on a quart Of boiling water and stir st.,.n5 s'i
and add coffee-cup Of sugar; let thls . s'-J IN
a few minutes; pour in q quar-; :. ,,.,m .,
water, wanting a gill, and when iuAs"S,r .sd.r.
stir in pint Of yeast, and set 10 . ,IiOG N fsr.
ateIy warm place to rise. When ~en s..hti,
mented put into a stone jug, CORK .e
and tie the cork down and keep ~ L.,O
cool place After the first rising ~ ~
enough of this yeast for the second U',S go
A tea-cup of this yeast is sufficient for ! ~ |.
large loaves of bread; most excellen' TssT \
for mullins and gridle cakes also. = t"I n,
is no need of hops or -four In It, anu anu |" .vcr
opinion, it is the best yeast nav !, N
tried, and l have Experimental 'n
known recipes