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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
The AffnchmenfLn

On Wednesday last, a meeting of the mrr
chats Of San Francisco was held for the mr.
pose of adopting measures for the mod Gcatior
of the attachment aud insolvent laws of th,
State. The following resolutions were adopted
|. That We regard the law of this State VIII cb
prefers attachments in the order in which they
shall happen to be made, and which conGn,,
insolvency to voluntary bankrupts, as alike i'm.
polite aud unjust and that the same ought tc
be amended.
z That as principle of justice, in which the
whole commercial community have a common
interest, and as protection against dishonest
or fraudulent lnsovents, we recommend slcb AL
teratlons of the existing laws, as. in case of at
tachments, will suspend their final execution bv
the sale of property attached for such reasonable
time as will fairly test the debtors ability to
pay and upon his inability becomeinr apnar-
rent will compel him into louidation for the
equal benefit Of all the creditors. citizens of this
State, who shall prove their debts within a pron-
er time. FF
.. That bill be drawn incorporating and
celebrating the above recommendations em-
oracing at the same time, all proper guards and
provisions to insure the protection of the RIGHTS
and interests of both the debtors and creditors
ana That committee be appointed to present
ana urge the same for adoption by the present
Legislature of this State
=. That said committee be instructed to confer
WIN and seek the cooperation and support of
merchants and others in all parts of the State
interested in this vital matter.
The following resolution, offered by Mr.. Pier
son, was adopted
Resotred, That the objects to be attained are of
vital Importance to every business man in the
community, and that the accomplishment of
THESE objects can only be attained by mani.
nous action throughout the State. We therefore
pledge ourselves that we will use all honorable
exertlons, by correspondence and consultation
with our friends in the interior, to secure ma.
nlmty OF action with us in influencing their and
our representatives in the Legislature to forward
the objects of this meeting ~ " '''O
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, JAN. 20, 1857.

AMENDMENTS TO THE CoNsrTUTIoN.-The prac-
teal working of our State government under
the present Constitution has demonstrated that
that instrument is not adopted to the wants of
the people. 1t appears to be universally adj
mitted that extensive amendments should be
made in the Constitution, but whether these
amendments should be made by the Legislature
or by Convention called expressly for that
purpose, Is question which must be acted up
on by the present Legislature. Mr.. Shaw, of
San Francisco, has introduced a bill into the
Senate leaving the question Of Convention to
the people. Should this bill pass both Houses,
of course there would be no attempt at amend
ment during the present session. But should
the bill be defeated, it will then .devolve upon
the Legislature to propose such amendments as
shall be deemed most important.
We are inclined to the belief that the best
plan will be to call Convention, and have a
new Constitution formed throughout. There
can at any rate be no harm in leaving the ques-
ton to the people, and should they decide
against a Convention, the next Legislature can
adopt such amendments as experience has pro-
we'd to be absolutely necessary. Unless some
radical change is made in our organic law, the
State, and most Of the counties, will in short
time be irretrievably bankrupt A change
must be made, and the sooner it is done the
better.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

THEArER.-Mrs. Julia Dean Hayne made her
first appearance at the Nevada Theater on Mon
day evening and was greeted with a crowded
house. The celebrated French drama of "Ca-
mile" was played, and the several members OF
the company acquitted themselves handsomely
The play itself is not generally admired, and is
little adapted to please the popular taste. The
sck-chamber scene is really painful to witness.
The reputation of Mrs. Hayne as an accomplish
ed and talented actress is well established, and
in her personation of the character of the Pa
risian belle she fully came up to the expectations
Of the public. At the conclusion of the perfor-
nance she was called in front Of the curtain
and received with rapturous applause.
Mrs Hayne is supported by one of the best
stock companies in the State, among whom are
Mrs. Judah and Mr.. Rand, old fdvorites with
our theater-golng citizens, and Mr.. Pope who
appears for the first time on the Nevada boards.
Tonight the beautiful play of the "Iunch-
back" will be presented-Mrs Hayne as Julia
and Mr.. Pope as Master Walter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

ARRESTED FOR LARcENY.-A man by the name
Of Joseph Fisher was arrested yesterday morn.
ing by Marshal Plumer and George May, about
two miles below Newtown, on a charge of steal.
ing horse and wagon, belonging to John Mer-
ker, brewer of Sacramento. A telegraphic
dispatch was sent to Mr.. Pumer from Sacra-
mento, giving description of Fisher, aud a
warrant was issued by a Justice of the Peace
of this place for his arrest. He is now lodged
in Jail. Fisher claims that the horse and wa
gon are his own property.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

WANTED TO Know HOW IT FELr-A very pc
culiar suicide took place at Watertown. Mass,
few weeks since. A young man named Yves
tor Bird, was discovered suspended by the neck
to his bed-post, perfectly dead. The singular
part of the affair is, that there was no cause for
the act-Brd being in excellent health and
spirits, successful in business, and surrounded
by friends. An exchange in speaking of the
case, suggests that curiosity" was the cause,
supposing the young man to have great desire
to know what the sensations produced by hang
ing really were. This may be so, but if it is,
Mr.. Bird must have been tremendously curl
Gus man.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
Systematic HORSE STEALING.-In the Record.

Systematic HORSE STEALING.-In the Record.
er's Court, at Sacramento, curious case Of
horse-stealingi being investigated Three men,
named James Lilly George Defender, and Jas.
Culver, barganed for all the young stock of
man named 10 Neutckei. who had permitted
his farm to run to waste for three years. This
was California stock, and on the strength of
their contract two of the men named above
took up all the three-year old colts they could
find, California and American, and had sold
droves at various times in Carson Valley. They
were about starting with another drove when
they were arrested. Culver. who kept the ran
cho where the horses were deposited, was hon
orably discharged; but Defender and Lilly
we're held to bail in the sum of $4,000 each.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

PROGRESS OF THE CELESTIALS.-Asan evidence
of the progress which the Chinese are making
in adopting the manners and customs of their
American prototypes, the Union relates the fact
that drummer" in Sacramento, who had walk
ed off from wash-house with his linen with
out paying for the "bilingand slckng'' thereof,
was pursued by the Chnaman and overhaued,
the hombre sounlIy drubbed by John, and the
property re-captured
A circumstance which more completely exem-
pliies their progress in this respect however, oc-
CURED at the Nevada Theater on the first ap
pearance of Mrs IIayne. A "bummer." if we
understand the term, of the tribe of Japbet
walked into the Theater on the evening named.
with daughter OF the iowery kingdom leaning
upon his arm, dressed Ia american, and the
twain ensconced themselves in front seat of
the dress circle. As the theater filed up the
boys got wind of the matter and began to make
remarks of peculiarly disagreeable character.
directed towards the pair, which called the at
tention of the police about the theater to them.
The officer was seen to approach the gentleman
aud address few sententous remarks. which.
1t is supposed, only added insult to injury, as
the sensitive cavalier at once arose and led his
partner towards the door, amidst the vocferous
cavortngs and vocal gymnastics of the boys
generally.
The next extrovagant thing we expect to hear
OF, is the revival of the great American Know
Nothing party, by this exclusive, yethighly pro-
gressive race. Their transPacifc education
renders them peculiarly fitted for the discipline
OF the order in question. They are down on
".dtrrners"
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

FINE CLoTHING-We call the attention Of
those wishing fine clothing to the advertisement
OF Messrs. J. G. Eddy & Co. The styles Of
goods they offer are unsurpassed for cut and
finish, in San Francisco. Among their assort-
ment may be found fine black and other colored
rock coats, pants, vests, hosiery, gloves, era
vats' etc. ETC., together with large assortment
OF hats and caps; all of which they offer. at I'M.
precedented low rates, at their new store north
west corner OF Sansome and Commercal streets
San Francisco. '''e''''
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
Court MARITAL AT SAN FRANusCo.-A Court

Court MARITAL AT SAN FRANCIsCo.--A Court
Martial, composed of the officers of the United
States Army, is now sitting at the Tehama
House. corner Of Sansome and California streets
San Francisco. The court is composed of COL
Fontleroy. presiding:-COl. Nauman, Col. Rip
ley, Maj Allen, Maj Cross, Maj Andrews, Capt
Graham Capt. Cram. Capt. Reyes, Capt. Callen-
dar. and Capt D. R. Jones, Judge Advocate
The purpose of the Court is to investigate GER
tain charges of disobedience to superior orders
and of conduct subversive of good order and
military discipline, preferred against Maj R. B.
Lee of the Commissary Department at Benicia.
The charges appear to grow out of lease of
warehouse in San Francisco, procured by Maj
Lee for the purpose of storing certain provis-
ions to be used in the army.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

HosPIrAL.--We understand that Drs. Won
Poellnitz and Trautman, have it in contempla-
ton to establish private hospital in the vicin-
ity of this city. An institution of the kind is
very much needed here, as at present sick peo-
pie are frequently compelled to 60 to San Fran
cisco to find accommodation which cannot be
obtained in the mines. Drs. Won Poellnitz and
Trautman have resided long time in Nevada.
and are well known as experienced and reliable
physicians We trust their enterprise will prove
successful.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

NEWSPAPER RECoRD,--We have received from
the publishers, Messrs. Lay & Brother, Philadcl
phia, book of some 200 pages, entitled "The
Newspaper Record, containing complete list
of newspapers and periodicals in the United
States, Canadas and Great Britain, together
with sketch of the origin and progress OF
printing, with some facts about newspapers in
Europe and America" Besides the list Of
newspapers, the work contains a mass of valu-
able and interesting information in regard to
the early history Of printing, which should be
in the possession of every newspaper publisher
and printer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

EXPEDITION TO ARlzoNA.-On Wednesday last
ffty-six men, about one half of whom are from
TUolumne county, sailed nthe Sea Bird for San
Pedro, en- route for the Gadsden Purchase. The
ostensibe object of the expedtionists is to settle
in the new territory, although it has been charg.
ed that this is only blind and that their real in
tention is to go to Sonora for the purpose of ia
king hand in the difficulties of that State
They were well supplied with arms and ammu-
milton of every kind, to protect themselves
against the encroachments of the Apache Indi-
ans. The names of those belonging to this ex-
petition are published in the San Francisco pa
pers, and among them, we notice Henry a.
Crabb and r. N. Wood, well known politicians
of this State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

EXECUTION AT CoLoMA.-The execution of
Elijah Archer and Andrew Best took place at
Coloma on Friday Afternoon, in presence of
about two thousand persons, who had gathered
in from different parts of the county to witness
it. The prisoners were taken from the Jail by
Sheriff Carson at one o'clock, and conducted to
the place of execution. They both appeared
quite calm, and mounted the gallows with a
firm step, where they were attended and prayed
with by the Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald, of Coloma.
Neither of them had anything to say from the
scafIold, and at twenty-five minutes past one
they were launched into eternity. Their bodies
were left hanging twenty-five mintes, and then
cut down.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
Petition for n Division OF the Fourteenth
Judicial District.
Nevada. Jan. 25th, 1857.

Nevada, Jan. 25th, 1891.
Hon. S. II. Chase, and Colleagues in the Senate
and Assembly from Nevada County:
CESr1T MEN:-We call your attention to the
following state of facts in regard to the business
in Nevada County, in the 14th Judicial District,
and ask your services in remedying them by a
division of the District.
The Court has now been in session for the
past two months, the only term in the year
when we have more than three weeks to clear
the docket At the commencement of the term
there were IT'S cases on the calendar. The
Court has been at work day and night, trying
TO clear Che docket, but will adjourn with fifty
cases on the docket-important mining, ditch
and other suits The next term is extremely
short, and before it comes the cases will accu-
mulate to Que hundred, one-fourth of which
cannot be tried, but must 60 often to another
short term, when even the increase cannot be
disposed of. The term under the present ar
rangements, devoted to Nevada county is en-
trely inadequate to the wants of the county
Every month for the next year will involve the
calendar more deeply. We see no remedy but
division of the District erecting Sierra and
Plumas into new District, and leaving this
county the old District There is more business
| in this county than any other in the State ex
cept San Francisco-fully equal to Sacramento
which is q seperate District. We trust you viii
pay immediate attention to this matter, which
has the appreciation Of Judge Searls and obligt
tho md reioned mpmhers of the Bar
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

LOST AT SEA.-On Tuesday the goth inst, a
boatman by the name of Andrew johnson had
his boat upset in the bay and driftcd out to sea.
He was discovered about half-past p. NJ, by
the keeper of the Telegraph Station, some six
miles distant, to the southwark of the Heads;
the boat was bottom upwards, and he was cling
ing to it and being rapidly drifted out to sea-
A telegraphc dispatch was sent in from Point
Lobos informing the boatmen on Pacific wharf
of the fate Of their comrade A party started
to his relief from Vallejo street, but were un-
successful in their search for him; they, how
ever, hailed the steamer Golden Gate four miles
outside of the Heads, and informed Capt. Viii
ting of the circumstance. 1t is possible that
johnson was discovered and picked up by the
steamer. If he was not, there is scarcely pos
sibility that he has escaped drowning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
MELANCHOLY ACorDENT-On the afternoon of

MELANCHOLY ACCTDENT.-O the afternoon Of
the 10th inst, at Sandy Gulch. near Placerville,
young man by the name of John Buntan was
accidentally killed in the quartz mill of Mr.. Lit
tlefeld. He was carelessly looking for some
thing he had lost about the mill. and placing his
head between post and large wheel which
was rapidly revolving, when it was caught by
an arm of the wheel, and instantly crushed to
pieces Deceased was about 20 years of age
and native of the State of Delaware.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

Rich QuARrz.-The quantity of gold which is
being taken out of the quartz lead of the Messrs.
Allison, near Grass Valley seems almost incred-
ible. On Tuesday the goth inst. they cleaned
mp over 5000 ounces of amalgum, worth about
$4,000, being the result of two weeks crushing.
This lead must be the richest ever discovered in
the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

A RAT OFFIcE.-Ata meetipo os..or
graphical Society of San Francisco u hue aIe Typo
adopted resolution was
thd nss sS BY the Eureka Typographical Union
oe ana the same is hereby declared a "Ratu o. 90.
s.aoilshment, and that members of This Tnion
therein p''us employment
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

fastest TME.-Porter's Spirit says:--"Noth-
ing that every stood on Iron ever made mile
in minute IS seconds. The fastest time on
record was made on the Meta;rie course. New
Orleans in the spring of 1854. by Henry Per-
rift, who ran mile in 1872. The nile in n
minute Of Flying Childers is fable. They
were in the habit at that date Of timing horses
with 4 enn-dnlN
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

REPUDATIoN.-The New York Courts have
decided that no municipal corporation can le-
gally subscribe for stock in railroads. AS a
large number of organizations of this kind are
in debt by such operations, there may be talk
of reputation by the members of some of them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

REsIGNED.-Mr. Latham has resigned the of
flee of Collector of the port of San Francisco
and recommended Hon. Frank Tilford as hi:
successor. The resignation went on by the last
mail, and as it will arrive in Washington only
q few days before the expiration of President
Pierce's term, it is probable that no appoint.
ment will be made until after the Inauguration
of Mr.. Buchanan.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

AN OFFICE IN GREAT DEMAND.--The Indian
apols Journal says that there were six thousand
applicants for the post of messenger, to carry
the electoral vote of Indiana to Washington,
and that there were applicants from every
township in the State but two.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

FIRE CoMANY.-We have been requested to
state that the fire company of this place is not
dead but only sleepeth. The organization is
still kept up, and as soon as times improve it is
the intention of the company to raise money for
the purpose of purchasing an engine, and com.
pleting the cisterns.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

SHIPMENTS OF SPEoE.-The mail steamer Col.
den Gate, which sailed for Panama on the goth
inst, took out $l,533,642 in specie. The amount
taken on the 5th, was $l,6O9,Ols, making the
total for the month of January, S3,242, $50.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
4 DMINIsTRATOR's sALE.-BY VIRTUE OF


an order of the Probate Court of Nevada Comfy will
sell at Public Auction on the premises in the CITY of Ne
Vada on the 2sth day Of February 1857 at IL O'Clock NJ
the following described property belonging to the estate
OF |. p STILES deceased to wit
commencing ninety feet from the north east corner of
commercial street. on the north line of said street thence
running along said street north 9' west foryhree feet
SIX inches thence north 1917 east eiphtv-fye feet six
nehe hence running north 60' west fty.two feet six
hches thence running north 46' east y.one feet thence
north ~ west one hundred and ninetysx feet thence
north oS west feet thence south ~ west sew.
enty feet thence north 43 west one hundred and
sixyhye feet thence north 50' east eghtywo feet ak
nches thence south 40h east ninety-seven feet thence
south x east one hundred and six feet thence south
" east Two hundred and sxyour feet thence south 40o
east hy,nine feet six inches; thence south 6lso east
eighteen feet thence north 6S sixteen feet to the west
de OF Pine street thence along Pine st south 9Oo east
fourteen ieet thence south S3' 6tverht feet six
nches thence north So west twenty-five feet six inches
hence south IL west fifty feet six inches to the Mace of
beginning on Commercial street
The property will be sold in subdivisions o sit
ere, IIow WALDO NJ. ALLEN Administrator
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

FAST FREIGHT LNE,-We learn fom Gen.
Wulf, agent at this place, that all the arrane-
ments for the above named line are completed,
and that they will make three trips week be-
tween this place aud Folsom.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

a kUMoR'-A report was circulated in this
Guy the other day, to the effect that the steamer
sierra Nevada had arrived at San Francisco
from San Juan, and that Walkers army ha1
peer Ieea entirely destroyed 1t is needless to saw
that The report had no foundation " say
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

DIVISION OF THE DIsrRIcT-We give in anoth-
er column petition signed by members of the
bar in this city, praying for division of the
18th Judicial District. 1t was handed to us for
publication at 50 late an hour that we have no
room fer comments
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

FEMALE FEDEsTMAN,-Mrs Dallison. alias
MIS- shatfer, of San Francisco, has commenced
the task of walking sixty miles in as MANY con.
secutive hours. 90 ii'ly con-
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

ADMISSION TO THE BAR.-The Supreme Court
mas given notice that hereafter candidates de-
Slrlng to be admitted to practice in that Court
open Court '''"'''"'ion Ill
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

THANKs-To j. E. Hamlin and Geo. WEIGH,
for Sacramento and San Francisco papers fur
nished during the past week
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

EPISCOPAL SERvIcE.-On next Sunday, and on
every Sunday thereafter, Rev. Mr.. Cooper, Of
the Episcopal Chu oh will hold service ut the
Court House, at IL o'clock A. NJ.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

DED.-Wm. Richards, whom we noticed in
our last issue, as having been severely injured
by falling down while carrying load of lum.
juries. '"'V'' vi us III
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

Massive learn that Grand High Mass will
De celebrated at the Catholic Church in this
place, on Sunday, February Sth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
CTATE OF CALIFOROIA RI

- -. OANOAAs COUNTY OF NEVA-
~ DAISs. In District Court 14th Judicial District
Man koSENHEM vs. his Creditors-In the matter of
the application OF Max Rosenheim an InsoIyent Debtor
70 be discharged from his debts Pursuant to order Of the
hon Miles sears Judge of the District Court Aforesaid
Is hereby given to the creditors of said Insovent to
court House IN Nevada City on Friday the 27th day Of
February A. D. 1851, at the hour 10 O'Clock A. NJ to
Tow cause any they can why the prayer the said
ordered that all legal proceedings against said petitioner
De stayed until the further order of the Court By order
o the Hon Niles Sears Judge the District Court afore
SAID In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand
ana axed the seal of said Court at Office in the city OF
GEO S. HuPP, J. III BOSTWIcK Clerk
Atty Ior petitioner l7-5w
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

hon. ; H. CHASE has our thanks for conv
OF 'ne @ovcrnor's Message in pamphlet form
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28

a TTENTION!!-ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO US,
are requested to make immediate payment as in
tend TO close up business and leave for the Atlantic
states at as early date possible
Nevada Jan'y. ID Is57-l5-lm
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
SOCIAL BALL.
NJ r S. MARY DOW NEY

w GUILD RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE TO her
FKENDs' that she intends giving BALL at tho
% W N 9 y H GUS q,
In Rough Ready on Tuesday Evening February oath.
flne BAND VI MUSIC viii be in attendance and moth.
pleasure Of the guests Lids
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-01-28
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

n. l.. Joachimssen is our agent in this city. He
win deliver the DEMoAr to subscribers and Is authorized
to receive subscriptions advertisements &c, and collect
and receipt for the same
4. p. Turney is our agent for Patterson and vicn-
y he Is authorized to receive subscriptions advertise
ments, &c. and collect and receipt for the same.
HoOgs g. Co. authorized agents for San Fran
CISCO to receive advertisements and collect for the
s~oc~~~~~~o~~r~~e~>rr ~
A. Badlam, Jr., is authorized agent in sacra-
mento City.