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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30
NEVADA, wEDNEsDAY, SEPT. 80, ls57.
south Yuba pltch.

The main trunk Of this ditch is now compile
ted to Deer creek with the exception of the
long tunnel which will be finished in about three
weeks. The water from the South Yubs will
then be brought into Nevada, by means Of the
Deer creek and Cayote bitches. A large num-
Der Of men are now engaged in cutting lateral
branches, which will convey the water from the
main ditch to supply the rich mining localities
around Alpha, Omega, Gold Hill, Cotton Hill,
and Phelps Hill. A branch will also be made
from the main ditch to Rock creek, from whence
the water can be conveyed by bitches already
constructed, to Blue Tent, Round Mountain,
and other places 1t can also be turned into
the Rock creek ditch, and brought into the i'm
mediate vicinity Of Nevada.
In order to keep up full supply of water at
al seasons, the company will have recourse to
the waters of some lakes, situated near Summit
Valley, in the immediate vicinity of DEVILS
Peak. There are in the neighborhood Of twen-
ty of these lakes, which will average mile in
length and half mile 10 width. The hills
around the lakes except at the outlets, are sew
eral hundred feet high. The outlets to six of
these lakes will be cut down this fall. SO that
about ten feet Of water can be drawn off from
each. furnishing in all about feventy-fve thou
sand inches. This water will run into the South
Yuba. above the head of the ditch. Solid en-
bankments will also be constructed this fall and
winter, at the outlets Of the several lakes, to q
hight Of fifteen or twenty feet. aud head gates
put in. by which means the water running into
the lakes, from the melting Of the snow in tht
early part of the summer, will be saved ant
held Ms reserve for the dry season.
The construction of the South Yuba Ditch il
perhaps th. most extensive and costly enter
prise of the kind ever undertaken In the State
The company have already expended in tht
neighborhood of half million of dollars on th'
work, and much remains yet to be done before
It can be considered complete, although the wa
ters Of the Yuba will undoubtedly be brought
in sometime during the month of October.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

GRAND JuRIEs IN ExoIAED.-The prospective
fate of the Grad Jury system in England may
be gathered from the following intelligence
from that country:
"a proposition to do away with Grand Juries
so far at least as London is concerned, is now
before Parliament aud receives the support Of
Government. A motion intended to defe t the
bill was rejected by o large majority. That
able lawyer. Sir f. Shesiger, defended the bill,
aud referred TO the repeated representations Of
Grand Juries themselves to the effect that they
were not only unnecessary, but absolutely an
obstruction to justice
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

A HARD misunderstanding to the Indian
whether prognosticators if the crop of mast be
abundant the snow, aud rain of the following
winter will be abundant; if the crop be light.
the snow and rain will be inconsiderable. This.
the Indians say, is an unfailing sign. If so then
the approaching winter will be very severe. az
the oaks throughout the hills and mountains are
literally groaning beneath the weight Of super.
abundant crop of acorns. 1t is an interesting
fact in this connection. that since the Ameri.
cans have been in this State, this indication has
always preceded hard winter. Our northern
merchants would do well not TO neglect this
Indian sign. We are Of opinion that those
traders located in diggings difficult of access
will act wisely if they lay in good stock be.
fore the winter is upon them.-iShdsta Courier.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

SUSPICIOUS LOOKING CURs, in the form OF men,
have been noticed along in the wee hours OF
night, prowling about the streets in the suburbs
of town, no doubt seeking whom they may de-
YOUR" when an opportunity offers The cit-
zens who frequent or reside upon certain streets
in the outer edge Of town. are OIL the alert for
the suspicious scamps, and it is quite likely
some of them will be "towed into town. one of
these times.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

How THEY TREAT PRISONERS IN BurrE.-The
Grand Jury of Butte, in their report just made,
speaking of the county Jail, says:
I'VE recommend that more attention be maid
to the cleanliness Of the cells and the prisoners
more bedding and blankets furnished them
than they now have, and that fresh water be
allowed them at least twice day. The cells
and blankets used by the prisoners are extreme
10 nlthy and infested with vermin, and they are
four hours
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

MARYsvIILE AND BESIcIA RAnRoAD.-The
Marysvjlle Express is informed that $4,000
worth of stock has been subscribed in that city,
by different individuals. within the last few days
10 the Marysville and Benicia Railroad. It is
the intention of the company to have new
survey of the route made, in the course Of two
weeks. Solano county has subscribed, by avote
Of her citizens, 100000, to be investcd in The
same enterprise,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

SGCKxEss.-From the public journals and
other sources of information, says the Stockton
Republican, we learn that there is an unusual
prevalence of mild bilious disease in all parts
of the State-especially in the Sacramento val
ley and country adjacent-in some places ex-
tending far up in the mountain districts There
seems to be no mortality attending the disease,
however anywhere-the usual form Of its de-
velopment being simple chills and fever.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

"a LIVE WOMAN IN THE MINES, Or Pike Count,
Ahedd'' is the title of play in two acts, by
"Old Block" copy of which we have received
from the author. The object of the play is to
represent life in California in 40 and so.
Many Of the characters are well drawn, and
recall vividly to the mind the exciting scenes
daily enacted among the early adventurers
to this State. We have given the play but
hasty perusal, and of its drematic effect do not
feel qualified to speak.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

The VACANCY ON THE SUPREME BENcH.--We
learn that J. r. Mcconnell, Esq. of Nevada has
been recommended to the Governor, by the
members of the bar Of Nevada and Sierracoun-
ties, as u snitable person to I'll the vacancy on
the Supreme Bench, occasioned by the death of
Judge Murray. Mr.. Mcconnell is in all respects
well qualified for the position, and his appoint
ment would be received with great satisfaction
in this and adjoining counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30
FnOx THE PLAns.-we find the follovi,. !.

FRox THE PLANs-We find the following !,
the Placerville American, of Saturday
Fer the past few weeks there have been d.,-
arrivals from the plains in this city. Amons
the emigration there are large number g
families. Mr.. A. II. Greenhalgh, who arrivss
on Wednesday, informs US that he scarcely sss,
train on the whole route which was unacco,''
panied by women and children.
Mr.. Gresnhalgh is from Cooper county M;.-
souri,. His train was composed Of ten men t~o
wagons and teams. and three hundred and Far.
head of cattle. They crossed Kansas river :.
the old Baptist Mission, on the 9th of Nav
About the 9th of July. they passed the Norik
Fork of the Platte. Up to which time there had
passed at that point, this season. en- ro,a, 70,
California, 81 900 head of stock. Mr.. G. saws
that at least Que third of the stock was ths.
still behind. and a much larger proportion AZ
the emigration The Crow Indians were ouits
troublesome on the Sweetwater, and manv
trains suffered severely from their depradations
II ia TO be feared that the late and smalleritran.
will experience more serious trouble from
them
MIR. G. thinks the accounts of the murders by
Indians are greatly exaggerated. He SAYS thai
Cecl's train, just below Gravelly Ford, on tho
Humboldt. found new grave with an nscrip.
tion on a board. stating tnat tweise men were
buried there, murdered by the Indians Curi.
osity led them to open the grave, when thew
found only the body Of an OK.
The emigrants have been very healthy this
season.
Mr.. Grcenhalgh's train arrived at Carson
Valley last week, having lost on the route 6fty
five head of cattle. They will winter their
stock in the valley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

ACCIDENT AT HuHT's HnL.-A man named
David Kimber was seriously injured at Hunts
Hill last Thursday. He had been working in
a shaft, and whsle being drawn up the windlas
rope broke, letting him fall to the bottom Of the
shaft, distance of sixty feet. His back was
seriously injured and one leg broken; but he is
fast recovering from his injuries.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30
Std
CHERIFF's sALE.-By virtue Of an Exc

NHEhlHF'S SALE.-By virtue Of an Exe-
~ e1on to me directed and issued out of the Hon. Dis
ct Court of the 14h Judicial District in and Nevada
county state Of California judgment rendered in said
court on the 18th day of September A. D. 1857 in favor
OF EDWARD Mclaughlin and against the Hevetia and La
iayete Gold Mining Company for the of eleven hun
aea ana twenty dollars and forty nine cents principal
oeo with interest on the said Of 81 121 49l00 at the
rate Of ten per cent per annum from the rendition udg
ment until paid together with costs taxed $50 80
have levied upon and seized the following described prop
er which was heretofore attached on the h day of Sep
tember D 1857. at O'Clock and So minutes N. to
wit The Helvetia lafayette Quartz Min and Quarts
Lead with all the appurenances thereunto belonging sit
uated in Grass Valley township Notice is hereby given
tnat Will expose to public sale tho above described prop
ery to the highest bidder for cash. in front Of the Court
House door in the City Of Nevada on TUESDAY, the 20th
day of October A. D. 1857 between the hours 10 O'Clock
A. and O'Clock p NJ TO satisfy and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 2oh day Of September 1851
y2td w. ''' TsSsas- s.is essisiy
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

EDITORIAL CHANGE.--Mr. Warren Baer, hav-
ing disposed Of his interest in the Mariposa
Democrat, has retired from the editorial control
Of that paper. Messrs. @. p Davis and VIM.
Godfrey, both practical printers, have assumed
the Sonduct Of the Democrat, as editors and pro-
pritoFs,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

INDIAN DIFFIcuLTIEs.-It is said that furious
war is raging among the different tribes ofIndi-
ans in this county. Three Indians were killed
near San Juan on Saturday, and six or seven
were killed at Penn Valley, on Thursday or
Friday. An Indian was arrested at San Juan
on Sunday, charged with being concerned with
the killing at that place, and the citizens were
endeavoring to hunt up others implicated in
the affair.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

The BALL at Indian Springs to come off to-
morrow evening, is destined to be the ball of
the season. A inc band of music has been en-
gagged, the ball room is commodous, and every
arrangement has been perfected necessary for
the convenience and comfort Of the guests.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

TRIBUTE OF REsPEcT.-On Monday, Sept 21st,
meeting of the Bar of Sierra county was held
at the Court House in Downieville, and resolu-
tions of respect to the memory Of the late Chief
Justice, H. G. Murray, adopted. The resolu-
tions were presented to the court the same day,
ordered to be entered on the record, and the
court adjourned till the next day as mark OF
respect for the memory of the deceased.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

THE BRAvEsT or THE BRAvE."-The special
committee of the N. Y Common Council selected
to award the gold snuff box bequeathed by Gen
eral Jackson to the bravest New Yorker. be-
slowed the box on Col. Garret Dyckman. of the
First Volunteers The gold of which the box
is composed is valued at 81 900.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

To TAx-PAYERs.--We call the attention of the
property holders of this county, to the notice of
the Sheriff, in our advertising columns. Unless
their taxes are paid by the third Monday in
October, five per cent will be added. and also
fifty cents for making out and advertising each
parcel of property BY paying before the day
specified, the additional expense will be saved.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

RUNAwAY.-A span Of horses attached to
wagon, at the White Hall Stables, yesterday
afternoon, got frightened, and rushed furiously
down Broad street and across the bridge. with
out paying the least attention to the city ordl-
nances, or the sign on the bridge They left
the most of the wagon soon after crossing the
bridge. and the last that was seen of the horse:
they were going at full speed up Boulder street
The team belonged to Mr.. Hunt, of Omega.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

INvTTAToN.-Rev. Mr.. Cooper. pastor of the
Episcopal Church in this place, has received an
invitation to go to Portland, Oregon, to preside
over the parish at that place. He will not,
however, leave Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

DAY OF AToNEMENT. Monday was the jew
ish Day of Atonement held sacred by the Is
raelites throughout the world. The day was
properly observed in Nevada by this class of
people. their stores and places of business being
clnspd
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

The PoLICE.-At special meeting of the
Board of Trustees, held yesterday evening, ].
C. Malbon and John O'Brien were appointed
policemen in place of COrbitt and Garvey, re-
signed
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

NsoLvEAr-Gen. James Allen, State Printer.
has filed petition in insolvency The amount
of his liabilities ia put down at s2l.Os6; losses,
$4,000, and assets at sl7,lol. Among his
losses is $4,000 on account of depreciation
of State scrip in consequence Of the decision of
the Supreme court declaring the State debt
unconstitutional.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

TAXABLE PROPERTY OF PLACER.-The total
amount of taxable property returned by the
assessor Of Placer county for 1857. is 50. 169
5O4, The taxable property for 1856, was 81,
100000, being $4,000 more than this year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

Ns- Rev. Mr. Cooper will deliver a third
and concluding lecture to the young men of
this place, on Sunday evening next. at the
Court House
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

THE CouRTs.-The District Court and the
Court of Sessions, for this county, meet in reg
uar term next Monday. There are but few
cases as yet on the District Court docket. and
they will doubtless all be disposed of during
the term.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

STRANGE But True" Under the above head
ing, the Placer Herald says that there is not a
minister of any religious denomination at the
present time, located in Placer county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

NJ. E. CHuRCH.-Rev. D. a. Dryman, has been
appointed pastor of the Methodist Church in
Nevada, in place Of Mr.. Morrow, who has been
transferred to some other locality.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

GHERIFF's SALE.-By virtue of an execu-
~ ton TO me directed and issued Of the Hon. district
Court of the 14th judicial district and for the County
of Nevada and State of California judgement rendered
in said Court on the 18th day Of September A. 1851 in
favor OF THOMAS PRIMROSE and H. B. BRONSON and
against The elvetia and Lafayette Gold Mining Company
for the sum OF six hundred and ninety dollars and
twenty-eght cents principal debt with interest the
said sum of $685. 2SOO the rate Of ten per cent per an
mum from the rendition of judgment until paid together
with all costs o suit taxed at $780, have levied upon
ana seized the following described property which
ne eoore attached on the 9TH day September A. 1857
at ~ O'Clock and thirty minutes p NJ, to wit The Hell
pile of Quartz Talngs lying on the west side Of the Au.
burn road near the Mill also the ground upon which the
sala laingS are lying ten less Notice is
hereby gwen that will expose to public sale the above
property to the highest bidder for cash in front
2, t1e So9r. House door in the city of Nevada TUES
pAl the [Uth day OF October, A. D. 1857 between the
and pay said judgment
Given under my hand this Goth day of Sept A. 1857
.o, S. W. BORING Sheriff,
oz-tu Neyada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

JUSTICES CONVENTIONAL Convention of the
Justices of the Peace. elect, of Nevada County.
will be held at the Court House next Monday.
for the purpose of electing two Associate JUS
tces of the Court of Sessions.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

Tux NATIONAL TREAsuRY.-The receipts OF
the Treasury at Washington for the quarter
ending June 30th were sl1, 39l, of which
nearly $4,000, 900 were frem the customs, over
sl.OOO,OOO from the disposal of the public lands
and the remainder from miscellaneous sources.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

HEAVY BONDS.--The Sheriff of Sacramento
county has to give bonds in the sum of SIl5,-
600, for the faithful performance of the duties
of his Office.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

DAGrEEREoIYrEs wanting pictures in the high
est style the art should call at the Gallery of Mrs j. r
Rudolph in the Democrat building Broad street Nevada
Glass Pictures Ambrotypes also made FOR those who
desire them. .|| " t.t Ia..
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

GONE souTH-Col. Weller left San Francisco
on the 18th inst, on visit to the Southern part
of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

- ton to directed and issued of the Hon district
Court of the l4h judicial District in and for the County
Of Nevada and State of California judgment rendered
in said Court the 2sh day Of September A. D. 1851 in
favor of +. MCLAUGHLIN and against c. CONWAY for
the of thirteen hundred and sixty three dollars and
eighty five cent principal debt with interest the said
sum of ST. SIS at the rate Of ten per cent per annun
from the rendition OF judgment until paid together with
costs Of suit taxed at $40 So have levied upon and seized
the following described property which was heretofore at
tached on the Tth day Of September A. H. 1857. at IL
O'Clock NJ 70 wit House Auburn street in the town
ing house, and the ground upon which the same stands
containing about fifty (50 more or less with board
fence surrounding it, Notice is hereby given that will
expose to public sale to the highest bidder for cash. all the
above described property in front of the Court House door,
in the City OF Nevada TUESDAY, the Goth day of Oeto
Der A. d. 1851 between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and
O'Clock !. NJ. to satisfy and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 10Th day of Sept A. D. 1851
S.W BORING Sheriff
IA.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

TIE DELUsIoN IN EURoPE.-The Tablet, the
leading Roman Catholic Journal in Europe.
states that belief in Spiritualism extends to
every part Of Europe, and is rapidly extending
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30
DEAAL, sAGO AND TAPIOCA, for sale BY
l. T. =. SPENCE, Druggist,
No. q, Commercial IT.
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL,
SAN FRANclso, CALIFORNIA.


THE UNDERSIGNED REQUESTS THE
i attention of the travelling public, and strangers in
particular, to the merits Of this House.
Although but lately established under The supervisor
oits present managers yet discriminating public have
discovered in well managed and superior Hotel The
pre- cnt propretress and managers A S. HALEY JOHN
j. HALEY and F.. r. ROBINSON, with an honorable deli
cacy not wishing TO encroach upon the merits of other
houses have successfully endeavored to establish for
the name of u
First Glass Hotel in every Particular.
We would here state that the comparative Of
this House since January last has exceeded that of any
other on the Pacific Coast with constantly increasing
patronage conveyance, marked
''IETERN&TIONAL HOTEL COACH"
Under the personal superintendent of p ST ith for
mery stage Agent at sacramento City is in attendance
at all hours to convey passengers to and from the Hotel
for oae dollar each, including bagg &c.
A. 5. HALEY. Lessee.
Assisted by JOHN J. HALEr and E. r. ROBINSON late Of
the Railroad House. 52-3m
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

CLosED.-The Mechanics Institute Exhibition
at San Francisco, was closed on Saturday last.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30
MARRIED..

In this city, September 2sth, by Rev Mr. Dalton, M.
WILLIAM KnRoY TO Miss BRIDGET Cox sll of Cherokee
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

TAXABLE PROPERTY IN SAN FRANclsco'-Ine
assessors Of the city and county OF san Francis
co have completed their labors, aud their books
show the total valuation Of property Tor the
year 1857 to be:
Real estate ..........' .''..''' y or ooo
improvements thereon 'oo4'91e ~
Personal property. .......'.''' A''
Total assessments, 1857 ....... sSS,'Oo'IOo
Last year the valuation Of property was as
follows:
Real estate. go "a go 30. 90
improvements thereon. n............. .o-oto'S.' o-o
Personal property ..............'..4'i ..4'i'1'O'V
Total ......... %OV'0"o;@01
Thus it will be seen that while the value oil
real estate and the improvements thereon has
decreased about two and quarter millions OF
dollars, the value of personal property has in-
creased over eleven and half millions. This
great increase in the value ofpersonal property
| is more apparent than real. The personal pro-
perty has increased but little if any over last
wear; but by the new revenue law large
amount of foreign capital has been assessed,
which heretofore entirely escaped taxation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30
First Glass Hotel in every Particular.
C,HERIFF,s sALE.-By virtue OF an e1eeu-

Assisted by JOHN J. HALEY and E. r. RoBlysoS, late q
the Railroad House. So 23m
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-30

Mrs. Vedder, sworn.-About twelve O'Clock
last night ! was sitting in my house talking
with Mr.. Plumer. l was on one side of the
stove and he was on the other I heard Mr..
Vsdder coming up stairs very fast; he opened
the door, stepped inside the house and fred
pistol at Mr., Plumcr, saying "Your time ha
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Probable Mhrderin Wood coun-


We learn from the Perrysburg Jour-
nal that two shirts, covered with blood,
were found last week, in or near the
road, about one-half or three fourths OF
a mile east of Divers Tavern, Mont
gomery township. One was a kult I'M
dershirt. and the other a fine overshirt.
The former bears no marks of violence,
except being covered with blood, while
tho collar buttonholes of the latter have
been torn out, the buttons all torn from
the bosom, and two holes are pierced
through it-oue on the right and the
other on the left side. Ga this shirt is
plainly written the nam of John i.
Beadle, with indelible ink. There be-
ing no holes in the uudershirt to CORES
pond with those of the overshirt, it would
not be strange, had the wounds been
made with a stilletto or sword cane, as
either could pass through a knit shirt
without cutting or breaking a single
thread. The citizens generally believe
that some person has been murdered,
and wish TO have this notice extended as
far as possible, that the mystery may, if
possible, be unraveled. These shirts
are now in the possession of Robert
ChaneY.