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Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-10-29
Provisions.

A large assortment of Flour, Of various
qualities and prices; Corn Meal and all th'
various products OF the Farm and Garden
Bacon, Fish, Kiln dried Apples, Peaches
Currants, Raisins, &C.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-10-29
BUILDING MATERIALS.

Bureaus, Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs, Tin
Safes, Cubboars, Stands, sc.
~" We will sell cheaper for cash thar
any house in Western Iowa. -
no S-tf. TOOTLE & GREENE.
Bellevue gazette. [volume] (Bellevue City, N.T. [i.e. Neb.]) 1856-1858, 1857-10-29
Hardware.


90 Furnished weekly to subscribers only
at 81 a wear. All letters must be addressed
to JOHN S. DYE, Broker,
Publisher and Proprietor,
3m2o 10 Wall Street, New York.
Stoves of various patterns, for Cooking and
Heating rooms, Stove-pipe and Elbows, larg
and small Iron Kettles, Frying Pans, Skillets
Hand Irons, Shovels and Tongues, Manure and
Hay Forks, Scythes, Shovels and Spades, Log
and Trace Chains, Axes, Hammers, Pincers
Iron and Steel, Nails, Hnrsc-Rasps, Files
Saws, Knives and Forks, Pocket Knives, Ra'
zors. Butts and Screws, Door Handles, Knob
Locks, &c, sc.
TinWare.
4 general assortment kept for househo-
purposes.
WOODWARD.
Wash-tuhs, Shakers Pals, Wood and Zine
Washboards.
Leather.
Sole Leather. Harness Leather, Cowhide
Kin skins, Calf Skins, Innings and Morocco
Saddles, Brides, Halters, L%.ariots, Circingles
Belly-bands, D~riying-lines, Collars, Back
STRAPS, Girths, Blind-bridlcs, &C., "a.
Medicines.
A general assortment of Medicines, 10
Feyers. Fever and Ague, and the commo
complaints of the country. Cooks, Lees
Sappeuytou's, Bragg's and Jaynes' Pills, Qui
nine, Touics, and various kinds of Sttmuiant'
Anodynes, Liuimeuts, and other articles neces
sary for the sick and the invalid. IL
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
LOCAL IxrrLLrcENcE.

DISTRICT CoURT-TRIAL OF BUTLER.-The trial
of David Butler indicted in Sierra county for
the murder of Robert Moffatt, was commenced
in the District Court on Monday. Something
over half day was consumed in empannelling
jnry-about forty persons having been re-
iected. Messrs. Stewart and Sargent defended
the prisoner, 'and the prosecution was conduct
ed by the District Attorneys Of Nevada and 81
ezra counties, assisted by Mr.. Speer, of Down
ieville.
The alleged murder occurred in Downieville,
in building known as Craycroft's saloon, on the
evening of the 9th of September. 1856. The
following is the substance of the evidence on
the side of the prosecution MOffat met Mexi-
can in the card room Of the saloon, and accused
him of being at the head Of band of robbers in
Sierra county. The Mexican denied the charge
and Butler stepped up and said that he was moi
the man that Moffat had reference to. MoHat
insisted that he believed the Mexican was the
man he referred to, and hard words and threats
followed. Butler, it seems then left and armed
himself, aud Moffat and the Mexican went int
the front room, and continued talking about th'
matter. While engaged in talking, Butler cam'
in, and commenced looking earnestly at Moffat
having pistol belted to his side. Mofat look
ed at Butler and said "What are you looking
atY' Butler answered: "Tm looking at YOU
Moffat asked, "What are you looking at me for?'
Butler said because Pye nothing else to do. ,
Mofat then said he wished to have nothing t,
do with such man as Butler. Upon this, But
Ter drew his revolver, and struck at Moffat ono,
or twice; he then stepped back, leveled the pis
tol and fred the ball taking effect in Moffat'
right side, indcting mortal wound, from tn
effects of which he died in about twenty -fou
hours
Seventeen witnesses were sworn for the pros
ecution, and the witnesses for the defense wer
being examined last evening. The trial vii
probably be concluded to-day
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

PRIMARY ELEcTIoN.-Thc Democratic primary
ty Convention was closely contested affair.
Two tickets were run, and the supporters of the
rival delegations worked with hearty good
will for the success of their respective friends
With the exception of one little fight which
happened short time before the polls were
closed, nothing occurred to interrupt the most
perfect harmony and good feeling The COM
batants were separated, however, by their
friends, before any damage had been done. The
whole number of votes cast were 68j, and the
delegates on the ticket headed with the name of
Tracy Stroud were all elected by an average
majority of ten votes. The following are the
number of votes received by each candidate
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
Nevada, Aug. 9th, 1857.

DELEGATEs.---Th The following are the Delegates
elected to the County Convention, whose names
we have been 1blc to ascertain:
NeuGda Touaslip.- Tracy Stroud, b. Gatzcrt.
David Belden, Thos Hughes, John Warner, J.
w. Grier A. D. Alien. j. r. Mcconnell, Joseph
Gilbert, NJ. Sullivan, Wesley Booth Thomas
Heating, A. J. Huston, A. Hanson, +. W. May,
A. G.. Bcntly, James Findley, Capt. Head.
Grass VdHy--James Walsh, William Watt.
b. B. Layton. Harry Thomas, John Doren,
Chas. Norris. James Ponng Thomas Hartrey,
S. D. Leavitt, Con. Reilley, G. J Lansing.
Rough g. Reddy-J. P. Little, John Corbin,
S. Boyce, Il. McSearly, II. II. Rrannan, NJ.
eastman, w. G. McFadon.
Waslmgton-W W. Wixom, Chas. Steinmitz,
H. r. Pierce VIM Cloud, p, McGlon.
Eureka.-:R. 3. Moyes, John Grimes. John
Harris, A. +. Wagner, James Weaver, J. j.
Hughes, G. Il. Cutler, Andrew Mcrryman.
Bridgeport Aaron Davis. - Atkins, Pat.
Burns, J. II. Essestyne, William Randall,
A. Hartman, J. b. Wardeld, A Henry, H. P.
Sweetland L. B. Adsit, r. McEacharan, Robt.
A. Loughead.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
45.td

CHERIFF"S SALE.--By virtue ofan order ,,d -
- of sale to directed and issued out Of the NJ
District Court Of the 14h Judicial District on udv.,
rendered in said Court the lth day Of August lex
favor Of j. c. BIRDSEYE and against ISAAC WILL
and ]. n DAWLsY. for the of three thousand 80
hundred and ninety-eight dollars and eighteen e.r,
($3 295 16 principal debt with interest on said spr !,
So 9S and 1S100 dollars at the rate Of three per cent
month compounded from the rendition of judgement ,
paid together with all costs Of suit taxed at the Sur. ~
thirty three dollars and cents for the sale Of the si
ing described property to wit All that certain town ~.
piece parcel ofand situate lying and being in the town
and county ofNevada State of California bounded and a.
scrbed follows, to wit beginning at point on N.
north line or side Of Main street at the south
Of Doct arks brick Drug Store running thence
along the north line Of Main street Oryona
feet thereabouts thence at right angles north EASTERN
hundred and sixty feet thence at hit anrl.,
north westerly foryone feet hereabouts and thence a.
right angles back to the part place Of beginning being The
premises occupied by Williamson Dawley and
W. sigourney Notice is hereby given that will ,I
pose public sale all Of the above described opery On
TUESDAY the 1st day of September 1857 between N.
hours Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock p M in front OF N.
Court House door in the city Of Nevada to satisfy and nav
the aforesaid judgment. i... ...t.. ,..
Given under my hand at Office in the city Of Nevada On
s. w. BORING, Sheriff
45-td Nevada Countv
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

c,HERIFFvS SALI

CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue of decree and or.
- der Of sale delivered and issued out Of the Hon
District Court of the l4h Judicial District in and for Ne
vada county, judgment rendered in said Court the
ANDER and against GEO. S. MAKER, A. B. DIBBIE and
A. P. LANCASTER, for the Of thousand and n,e
dollars principal debt with interest on the said
rendition Of Judgment until paid together with all crsts Of
suit taxed at forty three dollars and ninety cents for the
tain premises situated in Nevada tp county of Nevads.
and State of California known and described the 'oun
tain Spring Laundering Company near the Mountain
Spring House the Washington road. being the mill
and site engine boiler saw, machinery apparatus
and fixtures appertaning thereto Notice is hereby given
that will sell all the above described property at public
auction the highest bidder for cash in front OF the Court
House door in the city OF Nevada TUESDAY the LIST day
of September A. D. 1851 between the hours Of 10 O'Clock
A. NJ and oclockP NJ To satisfy and pay said judgment
Given under my hand this 18th day of Aug A. d. 1851
S. W. BORING Sheriff
Nevada counfvf
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

PUBLIC SPEAKNG.-The Democracy assembled
by hundreds on the corner of Broad aud Pine
streets, Nevada, before the hour arrived on The
evening of the Sth to hear our candidates. Col
Weller and Mr.. Williams. The meeting wa,
organized by the election of Mr.. Philip Moore
as Chairman, by whom our candidates were in
troduced. The greatest attention was exhibited
towards the speakers on the occasion, and frc-
queut and delighted applause burst at intervals
from the mass Three hearty and prolonged
cheers were given for Weller upon the conclu-
sion of his speech
After the meeting bad adjourned some wag
called alond Sargent SARGENT aud the infatu-
ated candidate of the Republicans, of this name.
made shadowy appearance on the balcony
above, and with his customary conceit rashly
proceeded to palaver. The cries of the indig-
nant mass soon drowned every other sound and
the misguided youth retired sorely chagrined
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

AvAILABILITY-Judge Ralston was nominated
by the X. N State Convention for Supreme
Judge, for bis supposed availability. The party
in this county, however, has virtually rcpudi-
ated him. When Mr. Burton received the NOM
inatOn for the Senate, last Monday. he stated
before the Convention that he would not snp-
port RalstOn, aud the announcement was re-
ceyed with evident marks of appreciation. The
name of ]. II. Ralston will be wofully scratch
ed'' by the X. Ms of Nevada, aud he will pro-
badly run behind his ticket in all parts Of the
State. So much for availability" rr
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

PosrED--In consequence of a scurrilous ar
ticle which appeared in the Bulletin, traducing
J. G. Duncan, of the Globe, Thos.S. King, the
editor Of the Bulletin, receiveda challenge from
Mr.. Duncan. King refused to fight, on the
ground than the challenger was no gentleman.
He then received another like note from Mr..
MorrymOn, the bearer of tho first challenge.
King was compelled this time to SHIFT his posi-
tion, but positively refused to fight. He was
subsequently, posted asa ''poltroon and coward"
by Mr. Duncan. hal3l Qf H'tr et E.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

CARSON VALtET.--On the evening of August
4th meeting was held by the residents of Car
sou Valley, at which, primary movements were
had towards petitioning Congress to strike of
a new territory. The proposed new territory
is to be bounded on the north by the Oregon
line, east by Goose creek range of mountains,
south by the Colorado river, and west by the
Sierra Nevada and California. Another meet
ing was called for last Saturday. to further the
above movement.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

EDITORIAL CHANGE.--Col. Richard Rust has
retired from the editorial charge Of the Marys-
vile Express, The Colonel is a veteran editor,
and has been connected with the Express since
the publication Of its first number-some six
years ago, He wieMs graceful and tluentpen,
and to him The Democratic party of this State,
is much indebted for the proud position 1t now
enjoys Mr.. John r.. Ridge, formerly of the
Sacramento Bee, has assumed the chair vacated
by Col. Rust. .fr a..s .ra.4 s,tan.. 9.., s
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
CHERIFF,s sALE-Bv vir,u,

CHERIFF's SALE--By virtue of a d....-
- der of Sale to directed and issued ONT ~ and
District Court of the 14th Judicial District on me Hon.
rendered 10 said cout on the 7th day Of Angus.
fn favor Of MORGAN MILLER and SAMUEL Fxcnp y 1857
against HARRISON McCHARIIS for the sum ~ "a, AID
drer and seveniy-eight dollars and seventy I'VE huh-
(S578 ~ principal debt, with interest on the ;I esnts
$57S and 77100 dollars at the rate Of one aud snn
cent per month from the 23d day Of MAYA n ies. per
paid together with all costs Of suit herein Until
dollars and forty cents, 1927 40) for the
following described property to witt All Of Tie
of that certain property lying and being in Eeyad part
ship, and county, State Of California aud kno 'o.n
Green Horn Ditch the said Ditch being escribed :. NE
commencing at point on Green Horn Canon "a @
ing water there from near Negro Ranch and extsn
distance Of ten miles more or es to Gold Fiat lns
with all and singular, the tcnemens 'ner
appurtenances thereuno belonging in anywisa ma
tanning. Notice hereby given that will se an ppsf-
above described property at public auction 10 th NE
bidder for cash, in front of the Court House door
city ofNevada on TUESDAY the LIST day Of septenhn NE
D. 1857. between the hours of 10 O'Clock K w .as a.
o'clock P. N. to satisfy and pay said Judgment ~na
Given under my hand this 18th day A. n
s W. BORING, Sheriff ''''
45-td te f- p q Nevada Count
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
NONSTARLE,S sAT.r-,

NONSTABLE'S SALE.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA
~ County OF Nevada, Township of Brids seport-ss nv
virtue of three executions attachments to me delivered
and issued from the Court of W. p L. winham Eso an
acting Justice of the Peace in and for the county Aforesaid
bearing date May d. and renewed August Sd A. d. 1887
70 satisfy three judgements rendered by said on the
I'd day of May A. D. 1851, in favor of ]. p CLARK
CO. for los and 34lo0 dollars. in favor of A SPER.
LING for 50 and 54100 dollars aud the other in favor Of
T. A. BSBEE, for % and 60l00 dollars and against GEO.
DAWSON, amounting to the OF $lsT and IS 100 dol
lars debt interest damages AMI costs of suit have ia
ken in execution and will sell to the highest bidder for
a certain Saw Mill Engine and all he machinery and an
pSatus thereunto belonging also lot parceof ground
containing 60 acres less which the Mill stands
situated near Sebastapo Bridgeport township Nevada
County, on TUESDAY the lst day of September A. ID
1891 between the hours of O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock
r. d. sale to take place in view of the property.
aSen as me property ofGeoge Dawson, to satisfy the
above demands and accruing costs
This 5th day Of August A. d. 1884, rran
45-3w- ~ O. w MOORE Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
MARRIED..

In San Francisco the 4h Of August at the residence
Of Judge Adrich by the Rev F. G. Ever, Mr. c. F. WooD
ton Alameda county.
The above announcement accompanied by bottles OF
sparkling printers fec, which we're labeled with Held
sick great name and drank TO the very bottom of the
goblet long life and prosperity to friend Wood and his
fair bride
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

AccIDENT.-Mr. Harry Mills was seriously
Injured yesterday morning, while working in
his claims, near Selby Hill, by boulder falling
upon him. He was considerably bruised, aud
will be confined 10 his room for some time, but
his injuries are not considered dangerous,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
MURDER IN CA1AvERAs CouNrY.-A man nam

MURDER IN CALAvERAs CouNTY.-A man nam
ed (or nck.named) Sam Patch was lodged in
Jail on Wednesday evening on charge ofmur-
der, committed on Tuesday at Kelley's Gulch,
about three miles from Vallecito. Patch and
the murdered man, (Robnson,) who had been
mining partners, quawelled and separated a
short time ago. about some gold dust that had
been abstracted from their cabin-mutually
charging each other with its theft. The matter
to Patch's cabin with a pail of milk, which he
was carrying home. Patch insisted on sharing
it with him, which Robinson refssed. After q
few words the latter started for home, and had
proceeded eighty yards, when Patch took down
his rife. and taking q rest upon the door frame,
deliberately fired. The ball took effect in Rob
insOn's back, Immediately under the ribs ram
giug forward through his bowels. AT laet &c
counts he was dying.-Cdiacerds Chronicle.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

VIGILANCE FIGHT.-A difficulty occurred in
Sacramento on Thursday night last, between
Sam BraDusn and Ed. MCGOWAN about the Wig
ilance question. Brannan asked MCGOWAN to
drink, the latter refused and called Brannan a
strangler Brannan then put his hand on his
pistol, when MCGOWAN seized him, threw him
down and took the weapon from him. The par
ties were examined the next day by the RecOr-
der and discharged. t q s~a ~
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

NATuRALrzATIoS-We are requested to an
nouncO that Saturday of each week has been set
apart by the Distric. Judge to hear and deter
mine cases Of naturalization. Persons desirous
of obtaining their anal papers must apply on
that day, as it will be less trouble to themselves,
and save the time of the Court. Gases of this
kind will not hereafter be heard on any other
day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
OTATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF NEvA:

OTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NEvA-.
~ dal Township of Eureka-ss. Justices Court before
John CALDWELL j. p The People OF the State OF California
to WILLIAM ROSE, Greeting You are hereby summon'
ed to appear before me- my Office in the said Township
and County Nevada the 3s day of August A. 1857
at O'Clock p NJ. to TO the complaint Of II. So Az
FER who sues to recover the Of yone and 50.l0Q
dollars alledged to be due him follows 10 witt forty
dollars money loaned and four and 5O10O dollars
book account set forth in the complaint 6le when
judgement will be taken against you for the said amount
together with costs and damages yen to appear and
answer, e. rre. rrr..ssrffr.arg Ill FL rrFt
Given under my hand this 9th day Of August A. D. 1857
JOHN CALDWELL. ] p.
Ordered that service Of the foregoing Summons be made
BY publication OF in the Nevada Democrat for the term Of
three successive weeks.
August 9Th A. II, 1857.
S3- JOHN cALnwF1I. j. r
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

MINING IN SlERRA-1he Mountain Messenger
learns that the diggings near the American
House are prospecting finely. The American
Company, working the Illinois Ravine, took out
few days since q nine o. piece, of which the
greater part was gold. We were also shown
splendid specimen worth, $50. A quartz lead is
in the vicinity and it'll supposed that this lump
of gold come from that
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-A difficulty occurred at
Snow Point, on Sunday last between T, J. Will
son and James NJ. Gregg about foot race.
Wilson first struck Gregg with his fist, upon
which Gregg drew pistol and fred at Wilson,
the ball passing through the 1eshy part of the
left thigh, inficting painful but not danger
GUS wound.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

SAW MILL BURNED.-A saw mill belonging to
Messrs. Voss d Hannegan, at Omega, was burn
ed to the ground on Saturday evening last. The
fire is supposed to have been the work of an ia
cendiary, Loss about $4,000
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

DAGUKRREorYPEs.-Those wanting pictures in the high
est style ofthe art should call at the Gallery of Mrs
Rudolph in the Democrat building, Broad street. Nevada
Glass Pictures Ambrotypes also made for those whc
desire them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

MARROW EscAPE.-A. G.. Oakes and several
of his family were on Wednesday, August 5th,
while travelling in a carriage from Sonoma to
Petaluma, thrown down precipice upon some
rocks, but fortunately no enc was injured.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

X. N. NoMINATIoNs.-A Convention of the
American" party was held in this place on
Monday, and the following nominations made
For Senator-E. +. Burton.
For Assemblymen-J. X. Smith, S. D. Bos
worth. Johu Williams, James Collins, and G. w
Tallman.
For Coroner-Will N. Rabbits.
Supervisor, LIST District-Jesse S. Wall.
The ticket, on the whole, is very good one
and will receive the full vote of the party il
this county. There is no possibility, however
of any of the nominees being elected Mr.
Wall, the candidate for Supervisor. never acted
with the party, but the color of his hair plainly
indicates his native American origin,
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12
STEPHEN ]. FrELp IN TUE NORrH.-The Cres-

STEPHEN j. FIELD IN TUE NoRTH.-The Cres-
cent City Herald thus speaks Of the Democratic
! nominee for Justice Of the Supreme Court
a"Among the nominations presented for the
suflrages of the people of California at the COM
ing election is that Of Stephen j, Field. of Ma
rysvile, the Democratic candidate for Judge Of
the Supreme Court. No better one could have
been made; no Sitter man could have been pre-
sented for the Office We speak advisedly of
this. for we have known Judge Field since we
could remember anything. and we are well and
thoroughly acquainted with his course since he
has been citizen of California A gentleman
of polished and courteous manners, of strict and
tried integrity, an able and upright jurist he
stands before the people Of the State without a
peer for the position to which he aspires He
will raise the standing of our Supreme Court
higher than any other man within the limits of
California could do. We say he WILL for we
know that be will be elected by the largest ma
jority ever given to any one who has ever been
q candidate for that Office. 1t is a good sign of
the times when men who are not only amply
qualified, but whose moral character is without
spot or blemish, are brought forward for such
positions" ,s..,, +. q, ,4.'.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

PURSUIT OF INDIANs.-A party Of men went
out last week in pursuit Of some Hat Greek In.
dians, who stole span Of horses from ranch
on Oak Run. Shasta county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

UNFoRrUNArE TYPo,-A young man named
Knox, a printer, says the Savannah Republican,
has met with sad bcreavment. An uncle
whom he had never seen. died the other day.
and left him $4,000. Mr.. Knox has the sympa
thies of the entire craft.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

PEtcHEs--We are under thousand obligar
tiOns to Charley Barker for a box of ofsplendd,
delicious peaches grown in Beach's New Eng
land Nursiry at Marysyile. abbaas ssaii 1uT
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

J. B. johnson, Esq, announces himself
as an ndepent Candidate for reelection TO the Office Of JUS
tce of the Peace for the Township of Bridgeport Nevada
County 45-te
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

DIsMIssED---In the District Court Of San
Francisco, on Friday last, the case of Chrysler
vs. Garrison, was dismissed no one appearing
for plaintiff. This case was tried by a jury some
time ago, and produced considerable excite
ment at the time, the jury being unable to agree,
The suit was brought by tho plaintiff to recover
a certain amount of money for services render
ed defendant in procuring his nomination and
election to the Mayorality of that city, and for
contributing toward the purchase of q tsstimo-
nial presented to Mr.. Garrison some three years
ago. Hug HerI l Hrf itHf f.h
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

A Foor RACE came off at Snow Point last
Sunday between D. L. kirkland. Of Orleans
Flat. and the Milkman, alias Pike, Of Snow
Point. for slOO side. Distance, 100 yards
The race was made up about month ago, since
which tine the parties have been training.
Kirkland won the race by about two feet A
large crowd of people were present, and the
honest miners who bet their money on the Milk
man accuse him of "throwing off, the race.
Kirkland was the favorite of the sporting gen.
try, and the Milkman of the miners
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

ST. LOUIS The town Of St. Louis, Sierra coun-
ty, recently destroyed by dres is being rapidly
rebuilt sr's.l4Istns .slarfsat liz Gel
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-08-12

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Ne
- vada-ss. |, LOUISA MELISSA ROLLINS residing
at Woseys Flat in the county and State aforesaid wife
OF 5 d. Rollins also Of said Wolsey's Flat desirous OF
avang myself of the benefits of an act entitled IAN act
to authorize married to transact business in their
own name as sole traders passed April 18th 1857 do here
name and on my own account owner and trader in
Mining claims and from the day of the date hereof will be
individually responsible in my for all debts con.
racted by me on account Of said business and that the
amount invested in the same is ess than Eve thousand
Witness my hand this 9th day of August A. D. 1851.
MELISSA l. ROIIINc