The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-19
WHOLE NO. 2o2.
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NEWS ITEMS.

the Herald learns that the county of Tulare
bids fair 10 b come before long one of the
greatest agricultural and grazing counties la
the State. During the last four months, the
population has increase d from 500 TO 1900, and
over 10000 acres of land have been taken up
for settlement. Visala. the county seat, has
been greatly improved, and is now one Of the
most thriving little towns in the State. 1t Is
probable that large portion of the immigraT
ton which is now pouriBgn over the Sierra
Nevadas will direct their steps to this part Of
the State inasmuch as but very little, II any,
of the lard is claimed under Spanish grants,
and wide field is therefore opened to the
thrifty immigrant.
TEscAS SPRN0sz--We were yesterday pre-
sented hy gentleman of our acquaintance with
a bottle of mineral water from Tuscan Springs,
in Tehama county 1t is, without exception,
the most cd Gus decoction of every thing disa-
greeable which we have ever tasted We can
conceive of 10 disease on the entire catalogue
which could Withstand an attack from the me-
dicinal powers of these springs. They are loca-
ted some six miles from Red Bluffs, and have
this decided advantage over mineral springs in
general: There are large number of distinct
springs within u very small area each differing
from the others very essentially in taste, COM
bination and medicinal property. Thus differ
ent diseases may fnd appropriate remedies on
the same spot.-Sac. Bee. f,
PAINFUL. AccirExT.-On Sunday afternoon,
young mau named Powell riding on the Sonora
road. about three IN les from this city, was
! thrown from his horse, and, it is supposed NOR
tally hurt. Ills head struck the ground and
produced concussion of the brain that rem
derrd him insensible. He lay for some hours
in the burning sun before receiving attention.
/ In the evening he was removed to the county
hospital. where every attention was given him
~ DR.. Skinner lie continued insenslbe yes
terday, and his recovery is very doubtful
CStockton Rep. llth inst. A1b
MrRpER IN Yuma CouNTY. .-On Tuesday, Aug.
llth. man named Shaw was killedat Charley's
Ranch. near Honcut City, by another named
Anthony. who goes by the appelation of ,'The
Wild Irishman." They had dispute at din
ner and alt,r dinner il was renewed Both
parties went into barn, for the purpose Of
Harvesting team. While in the barn an affray
ensued and when several persons repaired
thither Shaw. was down, and died almost in
stantly The weapon used was common pocket
knife Anthony was arrested by the people.
MURDER OF TWO FRENcnMEN.--W We learn from
the "C'amor Publco," OF Los Angeles, that the
two NJ, X cans who murdered the two French
men, Louis Chevalier and Christophe Forchet,
some time since on the Colorado, taking from
them large sum Of money. have been traced
10 the village Of Kayon, about eighteen leagues
| from HermosillO, where they are living in .opu-
lence on the fruits of their crime. Their names
are Chino Padllo and Rafael Araiza, alias el
Tabardlo. 1t is 10 be hoped that they will
soon get justice. TSel af
COPPER ORE.--We received yesterday, from
| Uncle Billy Rogers, beautiful specimen OF
copper ore from his lead near the Mormon Sta
ton 1t is much richer than eny we have be-
fore noticed, and our old friend writes US that
the vein is improving. We expect yet to see
him rival Monte Cristo. lie is in good health
and spirits, bis hotel fourishing, game plenty,
mines rich. and nothing prevents him from be-
ing as independent as he could be If the owner
of the Bank of England.-State Journal. 10
DILLON AND NEWLY The San joaquin Re.
publisn learns that w. ii. Newly, well known
co0red man Of San Francisco, has Just received
the appointment of Private Secretary to NJ.
Patr'tk Dillon, Consul General Of France in the
West ludies. He will take his departure for
the field of his official lab0rs in the next stea-
ncr. The Stockton friends Of the new Secretary
are preparing a hands silver goblet TO be
presented to him. Newly is sad to be man
of ability andifne education. 3ih
SANTA CLARA AGRcULTrRAL FAR.--The fret
annual fair and exhibition of the Agricultural
and horticultural Society of Santa Clara Val.
ley will be held on the 18th and 10Th Of Sep.
tember, at San Jose. The exhibition Of fruits,
flowers. vegetables, manufactures, works Of art.
etc, will be held at the city hall. The cattle
show and exhibition of live stock will be held
on the grounds of j. Miller, the same occupied
| by the State Fair last year.
! INA FX.-The Republicans of Yuba county
are in terrible trouble in consequence Of nom
inatUn recently made by their County Conven-
/ Fr I. fnv,
Collector who can neither read or write. The
Herald at first endcavored to defend him. but
it now weakens, aud Acknowledges the corn.
II remarks that he will scarcely come up to the
Je1ersonian test Of capability.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT AT BENIclA-.-Last
Wednesday, says the Solano Herald, while soma
small boys were playing on the new road lead.
inr from Bpnic to the Pacific Works, bank
of earth cavcd in on them, killing one named
Frank Malone. almost instantly; a little son OF
Judge Hastings had two of his ribs broken, and
a son of Mr.. Bassford was slightly hurt The
injured are slowly recovering
SUDDEN DEATH.-About two o'clock, on Sun
day last, a man by the name Of James Brown
| fell in the street at San Francisco, bleeding
| profusely at the month, caused by hemorrage
of the lungs He was taken TO the hospital
where he expired. He is said to have been OF
lutempefate haDlts.
MuHDER.-Last week, says the Los Angeles
Star, man named Faustn Castllon, killed .
Sonorian. name unknown, by stabbing him with
deceased's own knife. The only witness 10 the
murder is an Indian Castlllon Immediately
escaped, and has not since been heard from.
MARYsvnLE .xQURER--Mr. ". II. Mantz has
retired from this paper on account OF differ
arce nf opinion as to its course between him
and the proprietors.
RusH AT THE MINT.-The Branch Mint at San
Francisco was opened on Monday, the 10th
inst, and the building was crowded during the
: day with large array of depositors.
IYDiCrMEXTs FOR GAMBLNG-Th grand jury
of Yuba county have found nine indictments
against persons for violation of the gambling