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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-10-01

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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-10-01


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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-10-01

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Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1857-10-01

CoNvIcrIoN OF JAMES P DoNNELLy FOR TIKI
MURDER OF AEBEsr S. MosRs-CHARGEr Oh
THE Cotsr-V EapIDr os THE JgRY, &C., &c
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

THE LATE COUNTY TREASURER OF SIERRA
DEFAuLTER.-The Sierra Democrat of Saturday
Aug. 22., publishes the report of the Commits
sioner, Mr.. Hall, who was appointed by the
Board of Supervisors to examine the books and
vouchers of the late Treasurer; B. W. Fetter'
The Democrat draws the following conclusions;
A deficiency of nearly $4,000 exists in the ac-
counts of the late treasurer, B. W. Fetter. The
books of that officer, which we have looked
over are not in such condition as they ought
to be. There seems to have either been graat
negligence or gross carelessness in the manner
in which they have been kept Neither that
method nor system seems to have been applied
which we all naturally look for in the books o
a county officer OF so much responsibility az
that of County Treasurer, 1t is exceedingly
painful for us to call the attention Of the pablo
to this circumstance, bat it II duty we owe
our readers and needs no apology.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
rsu Route 20 california.

One of the most important items OF news re-
ceiyed by the Sonora, is the almost positive as
surance that the long-existing dlileultles nave
been adjusted. and all necessary arrangements
made. for the speedy opening Of the route
across Mexico, Ola the Isthmus OF Fehuantepec'
and that the work of constructing the necessary
WAGON road across that portion OF the country,
;s being pushed forth with vigor. IL is even
rumored that mail contract has been awarded
10 the company by the General Government
under the law of l845, which, in addition 10 "a
heavy loan they expect soon to receive; VIII
enable them at once to commence operallons.
II is matter of uncertainty yet to when OF
the three rival claimants the rlght oi lfaAsi'
over this route has been granted; puI tnat u
matter of but little importance to our readers
who will rejoice in the fact that 1t has been CIV
en- out, and this long g-talked-of route ana tht
shortest one. by several hundreds OF miles, be
tween California and the Eastern States-wii
sneedily be in readiness for the accommodation
of travellers.
Travel over the Nicaragua route has not beer
resn ned, Notwithstanding the numerous reports
that it would be soon; there can be but little
doubt however, that it will not remain closec
much longer, form case the difficulties exist
ing in the unhappy county through which II
masses are not speedily adjusted. and govern
ment formed which shall be capable of furnish
ing the requisite protection to the freight anC
passenger traffic which passes over the line
the United States authorities will take the rout'
under their protection. and keep il open perma
nently for the accommodation of such as may
choose to avail themselves of 1t.
In addition to this, the difficulties which hav
so long existed between the Government OF tn
United States and the authorities of New Ora
NADIA. which have so long been the cause OF az
preheuson on the part of travellers who wer
forced to 90 by that route, are now in fai
way for speedy settlement, as far as persona
safety is concerned; and in a short time, wheI
the others are opened, an opportunity will b'
offered for honorable competition, which WI
hope will have the effect of reducing the rate
of fare to figure within the reach Of all
Wide West. -r-st
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

FAST RTDEG.-On Thursday last, Geo. Gray,
and a man named Webster were arrested by po-
iceman O'Brien for riding across bridge at a
"pace faster than a walk" and fined, the former
fifty, and the latter twenty-five dollars. Web
ster was stranger in town, is minister, horse
jockey. agent for the Pacific Seminary, &C., and
it is supposed that a conspiracy was concocted
among some wags, to get him into the scrape.
In fact, it has been openly charged in town that
the Recorder was at the head of the conspiracy,
but upon inquiry, we are satisfied that neither
Mr.. Hupp, nor any Of the city officers, had any
thing to do with it. Mr.. Webster was endeav-
oring to trade horses with Gray, and the two
rode out short distance to show off the fine
"points" of their horses. In coming back, Gray
induced Webster to run at furious rate across
the bridge, by telling him, that although ii was
contrary to the city ordinance, there never was
but one man fined for fast riding, and he was
drunk at the time. A report was also in circu
laton, that the fines had been RENTED by the
Recorder; but the gentleman who acted as coun
sci for Mr.. Webster informs us that this was moi
the case.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

Mr.. PLUMER's PosITIoN--We understand that
some inquisitive gentlemen of this place, have
ascertained that Mr. Plumer is In favor of early
rains, and are using this fact with great effect
against him with river miners. We are author
lied to state, that Mr.. Plumer has expressed no
opinion upon this question, and further, that he
was not the cause of the late universal influenza;
that he was not in the last dog fight. and has no
hand in the next war; that he is in favor ofgood
diggngs with the bed rock of a proper pitch,
water the year round, an equitable temperature.
an addition to our moonlight nights, and an i'm
mediate reform aud general Improvement in ev-
erything. AS this genteman's orthodoxy is
questioned upon general principles, we take this
occasion to set him right before the community,
upon few specific points of public interest
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

FATAL FALL FROM PRECIPTCE.-The Hum
bolt Times learns from the Trinity Express, that
young man called Tommy Thompson, fell
over precipice, about a mile above Cedar Flat,
on the 5th inst, and was killed. The river
trail follows the brow of the precipice, and he
was passing along the same in the evening,
when he fell He was in the habit of drinking
and was intoxicated at the time. The prcipice
where he fell is some three hundred feet, nearly
perpendicular with a craggy front, and he was
badly bruised. lie was miner on the Trinity
in that vicinity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE

TIE VIRGINIA DrTcH.-We have receives
communication from Mr.. Sanford Coleman, OF
Omega. in regard to the Virginia Ditch, and
the mining prospects Of that sectien. The late
hour Of its reception renders it impossible for
ms to publish it ia full. which we regret, as II
contains many items of interest in regard 10
the mines in chat locality. The work on the
Virginia Ditch has again been commeced under
favorable auspices, aud the miners in the neigh
borhood are greatly rejoiced at the prospect OIL
an early supply of an abundance Of water
Some thirty or forty men are now engaged up
on the work, and as soon as the necessary ar
raneements can be made, workmen will be EN-
5loyed upon the whole length of the ditch
The miners have expressed their confidence in
the enterprise by going to work upon the ditch
and agreeing to take their pay in water after
its completion. The diggings around Omega
are perhaps as rich as any in this county; many
sets of claims are now paying from ten to twen
ty dollars day TO the hand The want o.
water has been seriously felt, and heretofore
miners cOuld only work their claims about three
months in the year, and then only on a one
horse scale. Since the work has been recon
menced the miners have been prospecting along
the line of the ditch, and have found good dig
gings for distance Of six or seven miles abov'
| Omega, .|-.t
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

MURDER AND RoBBERY.-On Friday afternoon,
a man named Gilbert, who lived at Jefferson
Canon, near Washington, was fonnd murdered
in his cabin His head and neck had been lit
orally cut to pieces with an ax-there being no
less than nine mortal gashes-and his head was
nearly severed from his body. Suspicion rests
upon some Indians who had been stopping for
some time in the neighborhood, and who left
the evening of the murder and came to Nevada.
Indian tracks we're seen about the house, and
powder-horn and two shot-pOuches were taken
from the cabin. Gilbert was in Washington on
Friday morning, where he got intoxicated, and
was taken home drunk. and left by his friend:
lying on the floor. The night previous to the
murder, the house of Mr.. Jones, which is neal
Gilbert's cabin. was robbed of lot of women
aud children's clothing, a black frock coat, and
an accordion. Indian tracks were also found
about Jones' house.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

WATER WoRKs.-It will be seen by the special
election notice, published in another column,
that an arrangement has been entered into be-
tween the Trustees of this City and Messrs Nc
Roberts Co., for supplying the city with water
for fire purposes, which has to be ratified or
is called for the 10th proximo, and the matter
is likely to be thoroughly discussed before that
time, so that the people will be able to vote
understandingly. Two propositions were be-
fore the Board. and majority of the Trustees
considering this one by far the most advantag-
GUS for the interests Of the city, adopted it, sub
ject to the ratification of the citizens.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

AUDITORS REPoRT.-The report Of the County
Auditor, which will be found in our advertising
columns, giving as it does very full and COM
plete exhibit of the receipts aud expenditures
of the county government, from July 10TH 1856,
to May 3lst 1857, will be read with interest
by the tax payers of the county From this re-
port, it will be seen that the county debt, exclu-
sivc of warrants that were issued previous to
the destruction of the county records, and
which may still be outstanding is something
over one hundred thousand dollars
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

JAS CHURcHMAN, Atty for Plaintiff 4T-td
C,HERIFFvs sALE.-Bv virtue of

CtHERIFFvs SALE.-Bv virtue Of an order and de-
- OF sale to Directed and issued of the Hon.
District Court OF the 14th Judicial District Judgment
rendered by said Court the 2ls day august D. 1857
in favor Of THOS f. LAi NER. and against ISAAC WILL
HANSON, for the ofone thousand and two dollars,
and sxtytwo cents principal debit and interest to date.
together with interest the said of $002 and 62loo
dollars at the rate Of three per cent per month from the
rendition of Judgment until paid together with costs Of
suit taxed at twenty four dollars and sxyfve cents for
the sale of the following desert ed property to wit GER
tain townot situated In the City of Nevada and bounded
and described follows commencing at the northwestern
y corner of Samuel =. Whitmarshs lot, the eastery
side Of Nevada street running thence north 24 east aeng
the east side of said Nevada street l9l feet Joseph Rich
ardsons lot thence south &C. east 200eet thence south
24' west 9l feet to said Whitmab's north ne thence
north 66' west 200 feet to the place of begnng together
with all and singular the tenement hercditament and
appurtenances thereunto belonging in anySse apper-
tanning. Notice is hereby given that viii expose to pub
lie sale all the above described property TUESDAY the
18th day Of Sept A. d. 1857 between the hours of 10
O'Clock A. NJ and clock P. NJ in front of the Court
House door in the City ofNevada to satisfy and pay the
aforesaid Judgment Given under my hand at Office iu the
City of Nevada this Goth day of August 1851.
7rftsF fFrLvstarr s. W. BORING, Sheriff
47-td Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

Arrival OF IMMIGRANrs.-A party of immi-
grants arrived at Placerville on Friday last,
having left ST. Joseph's, May 9th with mules
and loose stock. AT Gravely Ford they found
that white man had been murdered by the
Indians. They confirm previous reports that
white men were among the Indians, attacking
and robbing the trains. A number of trains
had arrived in Carson Valley and others we're
pouring in. In and around the Valley, they es-
innate the number of stock already arrived, at
over fifteen thousand bead
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-A man whose name is
unknown, for some time past patient in the
County Hospital, SAYS the S. j. Republican of
the 18th inst, yesterday made his escape from
that institution, and rushing down town, seized
pair of sheep shears. or something the kind
aud attempted to destroy himself. He thrust
the instrument into his body in several places.
ndicting ghastly wounds; but before complete
ing his desperate purpose, he was restrained by
persons who saw him. and carried him back to
the Hospital, where he was properly attended
To-
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

MINT RoBBERY,-A man named VIM. Bein
was arrested in San Francisco on Thursday last
charged with robblng the U. 8. branch mint a
that place. II seems that he has been carrying
on system Of petty thieying for several years
by carrying off every day small piece of GOLD
Of the value of four or five dollars, until it has
amounted In the aggregate to a heavy sum
almost enough to raise him to the dignity of q
defaulter. Some $4,000 or $4,000 have been
recovered, and the culprit was lodged in the
station house for trial Bein has been engaged
at the mint ever since it was started He help
ed put up the machinery and has since been
employed as a clipper. The evidence against
him seems to be conclusive.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS. The Democracy OF
this county are fully aroused to the importance
of turning out and sustaining the cause and
with it the true and tried men who are made its
standard bearers in the present contest On
Saturday evening last large and enthusiastic
gathering OF the people of Rough e. Ready was
addressed by David Belden and ]. G. Palmer OF
this place. In Eureka township, the tenth le-
gion of Nevada county, the Democracy are alive
and at work. On the evening Of the 23d a
spontaneous meeting was held and was address
ed by Hon J. G. McKibben, and Richard Moyes,
Esq. We are informed that the spirit and en-
thusiasm manifested on the occasion has rarely
been exceeded in any former campaign.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

NEWSPAPER PLATIrUDEs.- The Providence
Journal Observes "Some of the New York pa
pers have got into such habit Of spreading out
the details of every thing they record, that it
requires the reading of a column to reach the
sense of paragraph. They cannot give an
account of crime without preceding it with a
history of all the parties, and all their antece-
dents; aud when the reporter gets in the neigh
borhood OF the act itself, the only thing that
any body cares about. he stops to tell how every
body was dressed. and whether the furniture
ia the room was hair cloth or damask."
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

CARSON VAILEY.-A mass meeting was held
in Carson Valley, on the 9Th inst, for the Or
ganization of q new territory in the Great Ba-
sin. The following localities were represented:
Honey Lake Valley, Eagle Valley, Carson Val
ley, Willow Town Rag Town, Twenty-eix Mile
Desert, Sink of Humbolt, Walkers River and
Valley, Hope Valley, Lake Valley. The meet
ing was quite spirited, and memorial was
drawn up setting forth the matter in full, the
same to be presented for the consideration Of
the President aHd both Houses of Congress.
The boundary of the new Territory takes in a
range of valleys that are almost ndssoubly
connected together, and in the winter time the
people who inhabit them are almost entirely
shut out from all communication with Calfor-
MIA, New Mexico, Utah, Oregon, and Washing
ton, but in all seasons of the year they can and
do enjoy free intercourse with one another.
All the proposed wagon, military, stage and
railroad routes between the Atlantic and Pa
cific States and Territories across the conti-
nent, enter and pass through these valleys All
the Indian, tribes which are now the most trou-
blesome to settlers and emigrants in this re yion,
either roam in or surround these valleys.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26
UNITED STATES HOTEL (! (!

ssaz2a HIS NEW AND SPACIOUS HOTEL. LATELY
h!!A erected and just completed, in the fourishing
I'M town Of Hnmbug City, North Bloomfeldl is now
Ih open for the reception of permanent and trancient
Boarders IN style unsurpassed by any other Hotel in the
Mountains
THE TABLE is suppiedby all the variety the mar
ket affords and the Beds and furniture entirely new
and as for style and comfort they cannot be exceled
R0-Partcuar attention paid to Ladies and FamilesSEa
THE BAR will be under the supervision of the gen.
tlemanly proprietor, NJ R0SENHEIM and will at all times
be supplied with the choicest Wines Liquors and Cigars
August 25th ls57.-47-lms
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of an order and de,
- of sale to directed and issued out of the Hon,
District Court of the l4th Judicial District judgment
rendered therein, the 22d day Of Aug ~ 1857, in
favor of MAX SANGER and against PILAN NDER d. PRES
TON and ROYAL PRESTON for the sum of five hundred
and eighty four dollars and seventy three cents, principal
debt and interest date together with interest the
said OF 1854 3l00 at the rate of three per cent per
month from the rendition Of judgment until paid together
with cost of suit taxed at SIS 40 for the sale Of the follow
ing described property to wit All the right title and in
eret of defendants in and to certain house and lot Of
ground situated in Nevada city the southery side Of
Broad street between the lot formerly owned by s J. Sad
Ter and by the house and oow occupied by Mrs Jenkins
being the property that sold and conveyed p
B. Preston by W. f. and NJ Heydauh, the said lot being
twenty eight feet Broad street. hundred and eighty
three feet deep the upper line to Spring street. with
sixty eight feet front said Spring street thence one hun
dred and twenty three feet to the of adler lot then
sixty feet back to the place begnning together with all
and singular the tenements, heredamens and appurte
nances thereunto belonging any wise appertaning
Notice is hereby given that will expose public sale all
the above described property Tuesday the 18th day Of
sept A D. 1851 between the hours Of ten O'Clock A. NJ
and four O'Clock p NJ in front of the Court House door in
the city Of Nevada to satisfy and pay said judgment Civ
en- under my hand at Office in the city Nevada this 18th
| day of Aug 1857. S. W. BORING Sheriff
4'-W b &. rtI sEf Ell ff Nevada county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

Mr.. Anderson has written again, to endeaver
to ascertain more of the particulars of this sin
gular transaction, but as yet has received no
answer. The fact that Meyers was discharged
SO soon after his reception in the Asylum. would
lead one to believe that his insanity was only
assumed. He was, or professed to be. raving
maniac when he left this place, and he could
scarcely have recovered in the short space of
two weeks, if his insanity was real.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-26

SHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of order and de-
~ cree OF sale to me directed and issued of the Hon
District Court l4th Judicial District ON Judgment rem
dered IN said Count on the oath day Of Aug A. H. 1857 ia
avor OF JOHN ARBEGAS and against JNO HERTZINGER
and LOUISA HERIZINGER for the sum of one thousand
one hundred and thirteen dollars principal debit with in
erest to date together with interest the said Of
81 l3 13lO0 at the rate of two and oneourth per cent
per month from the rendition of Judgment until paid TO-
gether with all costs Of suit taxed at s5l TO- for the sale OF
the following described property to wit All that certain
lot parcel of ground situated in Nevada city and county
and State of California and described follows to witt be-
ginning at certain stake Oregon street the north
westerly of the lot of Ambrose Hall and running
said street another stake distant eighty feet thence
southery direction to the bank Of Oregon Ravne hun
dred feet less thence down the ravine seventy
three feet thence to the place of beginning Together with
all and singular the enements, heredaments and appur
tenances thereunto belonging Notice is hereby given
that will expose TO public sale all the above described
property Tuesday the 18th day Of Sept A. D. 1851
tween the hours zen O'Clock A. NJ and four O'Clock
in front Of the House door in the city of Nevada to
satisfy and pay said judgment Given under my hand at
office in the city ofNevada, this 26th day Of Aug 1851
6. W. BORING, Sheriff
41,td Nevada ecurty,