The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-17
WHOLE NO. 1873
NEWS rrErrs,


cumstances, and that after a long and tedious
winter which well nigh discouraged them, they
are now reaping the reward Of their patience
and perseverance. The mines are generally
yielding bountifully, trade is brisk, and new
deposits are being discovered and opened al
most daily. We understand that company
will soon proceed to the head Of Bluff creek to
prospect that portion of the county, It not hav-
ing been visited since i61, when slight exam
ination proved that gold was there, how plen-
tifully is yet to be asccrtained. Kirby q Camp
bells ditch is progressing rapidly, and when
completed Orleans Bar will be one Of the most
lively places in the country. t
ACCIDENT TO DR.. Scorr.-we learn from the
Bay papers, that serious accident happened
to the Rev. DIR. W. A. Scott and his lady, on
Tuesday the 9th inst He had designed to &C
company apleasure party to Mare Island, and
entered buggy with his wife aud daughter,
to convey him to the steamer from his residence.
In descending the hill on Second street, the dash
board of the vehicle gave way, and struck the
horse on his hind legs, upon which the animal
started off on run, until the buggy came in
contact with an omnibus, when it was upset,
and DR.. Scott, his wife and daughter were
thrown out with violence. Mrs. Scott received
a severe cash on her forehead, and DR.. Scott
had his back severely sprained; Miss Scott for
tunately escaped without injury. n
GUAYMAs.-The schooner Jeanette arrived
at San Francisco recently from Guaymas. She
brings news that much excitement exists there,
and that the Americans are continually annoyed
and insulted by the Mexicans. Since the Crabb
massacre three American drovers, in no man
ner connected with flibustering operations, who
had bought droves of cattle at Hermosillo, and
were herding them at Altar, were arrested by
the Mexican authorities and shot. Rasey Biven
was discharged from custody three days before
the news reached Guaymas of the Crabb mas
sacre, end sailed Immediately on the British
ship Ecliptic for Mazatlan. Had he been In
custody when the news of that event came, he
would certainly have been executed. I'D ,aa
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SuIcIDE.-A man named
Lees, attempted to commit suicide in the station
house, at San Francisco, last week. He had
been arrested for drunkenness. and being very
abusive and violent, was placed In dark cell.
He first tried to beat bis brains out against tho
wall, but was discovered, and placed in light
cell where he could be seen. Shortly after, an
officer heard q choking noise issuing from the
place of his confinement. and on repairing to
the cell, found the prisoner suspended by the
neck, and almost su6ocating. having torn his
shirt into strips and twisted 1t into rope for
the purpose. he was cut down aud resuscitated.
FATAL ACCIDENT The North Californian
learns from Chinaman just down from Mont
gomery Bar, short distance above Didwell,
that on Saturday the 9th inst, as two men were
prospecting, one Of them was killed under the
following circumstances The man who was
killed was picking pan of dirt, when be heed.
lessly inserted his pick behind stone ut the
bottom of bank, which caused several large
bouders at the top to fall, one Of which struck
him on the back, cutting him literally in two,
and killing him instantly. His partner was
seriously injured. ..f.. ...-..7
SMALL Pox IN SAN FRANCIsco.-We are in
formed from perfectly reliable source, that
quite number of cases of small pox now exists
in this city Two days ago, there were three
cases at the ''pest house," and three others that
VIC heard of, in other portions Of the town. A
gentleman Of this city, residing on Howard
street, says that three dead bodies of persons
deceased from small pox, were taken from the
"pest house" in that street, on Monday night
last. Under the circumstances. none who has
not been vaccinated should defer the opera
TOMS. F. Sun.
BLASTING ACcGDENT.--On Friday, June 9Th.
n dreadful accident occurred at the Buckeye
claim on Feather river, about three miles above
Oroville. 1t appears that a man named Frede-
rick Smith was in the act Of putting the priming
to blast for the purpose Of dislodging some
means the powder was ignited, causing q ter
rife explosion, and mangling the person Of Mr..
Smith in a frightful manner. An express was
Immediately sent to Oroyille for doctor, but
he died the next day. =. .e--,,~
Mrs. WHITNEY NDIcrED.-We learn from the
Mariposa Gazette that Mrs. Whitney has been
indicted by the grand jury for murder, in the
killing of the man Askins some weeks since.
1t may be remembered that Askins was shot
and killed while in the act Of entering Mrs.
Witneys room through window in the night,
and that she was twice or three times discharged
on preliminary examinations once by the Coun-
ty Judge himself On the finding of the grand
jury she is held to answer in the sum Of $1,000.
QUARTZ DISCOVERIES discoveries OF
rich beds of quartz have recently been made In
the ncighborhood of Tuttletown. says the So
nora Herald. A negro struck lode there,
few days ago, which shows good prospect,
and he has since sold one-third of the claim FOR
six hundred dollars. An increasing interest in
this branch of mining is observable, the conse-
quence of which is the taking up of numerous
claims in all parts Of that county r-,.
MORE ISsAYrTY.--The Marysville papers give
the details of the arrest in that vicinity, Of an
insane man named Stephen Dorsey, who had
escaped from Camptonvillc, where he formerly
resided, and was highly esteemed. The study
of phrenology is supposed to have unhinged his
mind. He was taken to the hospital at the lat
ter place, and duly cared for.
MORE Foul PLAY-The Marysville Inquirer
learns that during Sunday night Of last week,
the dead body Of an Indian, showing gun-shot
wounds was found near the road in the neigh
borhood of Keystone Ranch, in Yuba county.
1t is supposed that he was murdered. olZ
HEAVY FAnURE.-Messrs. Martin d Co., pro.
prietors of the Golden Gate Clothing Ware
house, San Francisco have failed for heavy
amount The Sheriff took possession Of their
premises on Tuesday, of last week. N -'-
YuBA BRDGE.-The grantees of the franchise
for building q bridge across the Yuba, at Marys-
vile, have had surveyor running line for
the work. The contract for building the bridge
has not yet been let u ssr.r
| To.s RrII AcLIN-.It is said that Tom Rell