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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03
Democratic County Convention.

At meeting of the Democratic County Central Commit
tee held in Nevada Monday June LIST, the following
resolutions were passed
1. RESOLVED That Democratic County Convention DO
holden the city Of Neyada on Thursday the 9th day Of
July for tho purpose Of electng delegates to the State Con
vention to assemble in Sacramento, July 14th, 1857
RESOLVED That the apportionment of Delegates to the
County Convention be follows, viz One Delegate to
cry so Democratic votes cast for any Democratic State Of
fcer In each township at the last general election and
one Delegate for every fraction of and over twenty five
Democratic votes the Presidential Electors being consider
ed State officers for the purposes Of this resolution
The members Of the Central Committee for each Township
being empowered to detemn ewheher the delegates shall
be elected by precinct or Township
g. RESOLVED That the primary meetings for the election
of Delegates held Saturday the 9th day Of June at
such hour may be appointed by the members Of the
Committee for each Township.
a. RESOLVED That Townships be entitled TO the follow
ing number of Delegates, viz
Nevada. ...........10 Eureka. ...............1
Bridgeport. ......... ~ Washington, ...........5
Grass Valley ...".,.n Rough Il Keady..,.....o
Little York ...........4
The members Of the Committee from their respective
townships apporOned the delegates in the several pre-
cncts as follows
NEVADA TOWNSHIP.
Nevada Precinct. .... 10 Gold Hill. ..........1
Blue Tent ...,.........l Missouri Bar. .......l
GRASS VALLEY TOWNSHIP.
The Democratic voters of this township will elect dele
gates at township meeting to be held at Grass Valley
ROUGH & READY TOWNSHIP.
The Democrats Of this township will elect delegates at
township meeting, TO be held In Rough Ready.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP
Washington. .........2 Alpha.
Jefferson ............1 Omega. Aforementioned
LITTLE YORK TOWNSHIP
Little York .......1 Red Dog ...............1
Walloupa ............1 Remington Hill. .......l
TOWNSHIP
Eureka & South Fork. s. Wolsey's Flat ..........2
Orleans Flat......,...4 ReleffIill .............l
MOore's Flat. .,,......l Humbug ..,...,.......1
RRDGEPoRT TOWNSHIP.
Sweetland's ..........1 French Corral ..........2
Cherokee ....,.. .....3 NOntezuma .............1
San Juan ............5
A. 7. LAIRD, Chairman.
!. J. RoLFE, Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

Mr., c. II. HE%srEAD, the newly appointed
Superintendent of the Mint we understand. will
Immediately enter upon the duties of his office,
Mr.. Hampstead is a young man Of ability, an
able writer, of thorough business habits, and in
every respect qualified to discharge the duties
of the office he has been appointed to tll. A
better selection could not have been made.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

Court OF SEssIoNs.-The June term of the
Court of Sessions convened on Monday morn
ing A venire issued for grand jury, return
able on Monday next, and for trial jury, re-
turnable on Wednesday of next week. The
Court adjourned until Monday. The case of
Gehr, indicted for robbing McClanahan, will be
tried at this term.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

NAvAL.-The orders received at the Navy
Yard, Mare Island, few weeks since, from
Commodore Mervine, to fit out the U. S. steam
er Massachusetts,, lying there, with all possible
despatch and send her to Panama, have been
countermanded this mail by the Secretary Of
of the NAVY
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

DEAD LETTERs.-On our fourth page will be
found list of several hundred letters, which
have been dropped in the Post Office, by the
Express Companies of this place. II not called
for by the first of July, they will be forwarded
to Washington as dead letters.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

HUTCHING's MAGAzINE.-The June number o:
this excellent journal completes the first vol
ume of one year. This work contains much cor
rect information in regard to California, and its
success thus far must be gratifying to the citi-
zens Of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

INMATES OF THE AUBURN JAIL.-The Placer
Herald gives the following classification Of pris-
oners confined in the Jail at tina. place:
The whole number Is sixteen--ten are charged
with murder; two under sentence for assault
and battery; one sentenced for petit larceny
one charged with grand larceny one with rob,
bling sluice boxes, and one for giving liquor to
Indians. There are seven whites, seven Chinese
and two negroes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

DISTRICT COURT.-The business transacted in
the District Court the past week, is of little in
terest to the public generally. no important
suits having been determined. The time has
been occupied mostly in the argument of mo-
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

READINGs.-M E. A. Pittsinger gave an en-
tertainment at Temperance Hall on Thursday
evening, consisting of miscellaneous readings
The few that were present went off well pleas
ed. We believe this was Miss Pittsinger's first
essay in giving public reading, and with prac-
tice, and proper attention, have no doubt she
will meet with success in the somewhat hazard
GUS business she has undertaken.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

PARDONED.-We learn from the Sacramento
papers that the Governor has pardoned Henry
Hay, convicted of involuntary manslaughter in
this county
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

MoGowAN's TRIAL.-We have read two days.
proceedings in the trial of Ned MCGOWAN, as
published in the Union. The first day was taken
up in obtaining jury Tryers were appoint
ed by the Court and they very properly exclu-
ded oil vigilance sympathisers from the jury,
so that there is no danger of MCGOWAN being
convicted unless he is really guilty. The evil
dence given on the second day had no bearing
on the case. The notorious John Bats had ar
rived at Napa to give his evidence, which Is
said to be directly to the point. The trial was
probably concluded Monday night
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

EPISCOPAL SERvIcE.-Rev. Mr.. Cooper, of the
Protestant Episcopal Church, will hold service
at the Court House, on Sunday next, at eleven
o'clock, in the forenoon, and regularly there
after every Sunday.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

RoBBERr.-A man, whose name we did not
learn, was robbed Of a pair of boots and peck
ct book, on Monday night, while asleep in IL
room on Commercial street. He says there
was SIS in his pocket-book; others, however,
say he had but six bits when be went ia he'd
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

SICKNEss.-A great deal of sickness is pre-
vailing in Nevada at the present time. Quite
number have died of typhoid fever This dis
ease has been very common in the months of
May and June for several years past.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

LIeUoRs AT AuCToN.-A large quantity of
excellent liquors, &c. will be sold at the store
of J. Rapepoh, Broad street, on Friday next, at
auction. The entire stock will be closed out
We call attention to the advertisement
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

BAcKus' MNsREIs gave an entertainment.
at the Theater on Saturday evening. The house
was crowded, and the performances were excel.
lent; The company intend to return in a few
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

NARROW EscAPE.-A man named John Gale
was injured on Monday by the accidental dis
charge of a blast. He was blasting in "cut,
near fayetteville, and while tamping the pow
verely. - lli' o.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

CoMpLETED.-The wire suspension bridge at
Folsom, over the American river, is completed
The Nevada and other stages crossed It on their
way to Sacramento on Sunday morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

EASTERN PAPERs.-Geo. Welch, of the Pioneer
Book Store, Main street, has our thanks for the
early delivery of late Atlantic papers.
We are also indebted to ]. f. Hamlin. of
Broad Street Book Store, for similar favOrs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

MINNESOTA SENAToRs.-It is generally believ.
ed that Mr.. Rice, the late Delegate, will be one
OF the two new Senators from the anticinated
State of Minnesota, and that the contest for tho
other Senatorship will be between Gen. Shields
and Ex-Governor German.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03
Nevada. May Goth lsS7.-35.4w
CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF NEvA.

CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF NEVA-
= DA ss-In District Court Of the l4th Judicial District
of said State The people of the State of California to
II. +. McCONN Greeting You are hereby summoned to
appear and answer to the complaint OF SAMUEL lATON,
filed against you within days from the service of this
Writ IL served you in this county within twenty days
served you in this District and GU, of this county and
within forty days If served you in this Staeand out Of
this District in action commenced the llth day Of
May 1851 In said Court for the recovery Of three hundred
and thirty six dollars together with interest thereon from
the 9Th day ofJanuary A. d. 1851 at the rate Of one per
cent per month"; besides costs Of suit prayed for in
plaintiff complaint flo in the District Court nfre
said And hereby notified that you fail to an
swer said complaint herein directed plaintiff will take
judgement against you therefor by default together with
all costs Of suit and also demand Of the Court such other
relief prayed for in his said complaint BY order of
Court
In testimony whereof Rufus Shoemaker, Clerk Of the
~ District Court aforesaid do hereunto set my
L. hand aud impress the seal of said Court, this LIST
vi day Of June A. d. 1857. -.-
RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk.
by WM SMITH Deputy.
Churchman 4 Martin. Att'y's for Plaintiff. 35-Sm
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

KILLED.-On Tuesday, May Goth. Don Juan
Antonio Vallejo, brother of Gen. Vallejo, was
killed by being thrown from his horse, on his
rancho in Monterey county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

HE Republican County Committee, we IN.
derstand, meet in Nevada to-day, for the pur-
pose OF calling County Convention PN'
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

The stage-oficc Of the California Stage Co.
has been removed to the National Exchange
Broad street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

CHAMPAIGN-f you want an excellent article
Of champaign, go to the store OF McRoberts q
Funston, Broad street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

RExovAI-The Ambrotype Gallery Of Mrs. j. =. Rr'
no,Pu has been removed to the Democrat Building,
Broad street. near the Post Office. Those wanting pic
lures in the highest style Of the art should call at the gal
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

JUDGE McCoRKLE.-Letters from Washington
state that the Hon. J. W. McCorkle will arrive
on the steamer due the 18th inst
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. L. LammOn, is authorized agent for THIS
eitv He will deliver the DEMOCRAT 70 subscribers and is
authorized to receive subscriptions advertisements, &C.
and collect and receipt for the same.
John Sale h cur travelling Agent for Nevada county
He is authorized to receive money for SUBSCRIPTIONS and
receipt for the same. fttt8
HoOgs & Co. authorized agents for San Fran
cisco 10 receive advertisements and collect for the
A. BatiIasm, Jry is authorized agent In saera-
nnento City.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

a PETITION was in ciculation yesterday, either
for the pardon or Communication Of tho sontano.
18th of this month. " Au'is on The
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03
DIED.

In Nevada, May goth, Of typhoid fever, hR' NOAH H.
MoRRisoS aged twenty-five years.
In Nevada MAY 10Th OF congestve typhus, Mr. JOHN
WALTERS aged about 25 years.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03
Auction Sale of Liquors !! /!

AB'M HAAS-Lcensed AuctiOneer,
xxYuI sell At Auction on FRIDAY, June 9Th, at IL
w O'Clock A. M at the Store Of J. RAPEPOH on Broad
street three doors above the Post Office his entire Stock
consisting Of fine ~xu.x
Syrups COrdIals, Sherry, Claret
and other Wines. Demohns, Casks, &c. .
h5- Sale Positiye-Terms Cash. jo1W'
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

MGR berts s. Funs ON,
HAVE JUST RECEIVED THE
LARGEST AND BEST SELECTED STOCK OF
Wines, Fine Brondles, Liquors, Cordials,
AND CASE GOODS
EVER BROUGHT TO NEVADA.
IEIR stock of Family Groceries and Miners Supplies
Il is unsurpassed in Variety, Quality and LOW PRICES,
by any house this side of the the Bay.
Call and see u.s. and nee soiu guarantee
Entire SntisfactiOn.ln Price and Quality.
n B. Goods delivered free Of charge. We always de-
liver the same quality goods which we sell to our Gus
TONERS. MCkObEkIS fUNSlON,
35.tf No a. Broad street. doors above Post Office.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03
Nevada Iron and Brass Foundry,
MACHINE SHOP

LAYING established ourselves in the above business we
are now prepared to do all kinds of CASTING with
neaness and despatch We have tools superior to those of
any other Foundry in the Mountains and patterns for all
SnIS oil saw-ml and Quartz mill Machinery Pumps and
Car Wheels from to Is inches in diameter IRON Fronts
lot brick Buildings Balcony mad Awning Posts &C. We
viii also build STEAM ENGINES of all kinds from to 30
morse power We have now on hand 10 horse pow
er Engine just completed which we will sell as cheap IA
can be sold in the State
Everything is New, & Warranted Perfect
Having THREE LARGE LATHES in running order We can
h orders quicker than any other shop in the mountains
Any one wanting work done will do we'll TO call and e1
anime our extensive lot of PATTERNS
~ AL Orders Puactually attended to. ia
T. J. WILLIAMS,
D. THOM,
no.. J. JONES,
xo-Il-5m+ Proprietors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-06-03

DRIDGE NOTICE.-NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
ID that the undersigned will apply to the Board Of Super
ysors Of Nevada County at their next regular session. Tor
renewal Of his license collect toll the Bridge known
a. Y. ROBINSON.
ao.A
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PERUVIAN SYRUP,

For tie eSrs Of Dyspepsis, Liver Complaint,
Dropsy, Neuralgia, Iscipient Diseases of tks
Lxngs asd Bronchial Passages, Bilss, Gen
sraI Debility, &c.
l. has attained high reputation and been ex-
tensively used IN Boston and other cities Of the
East, has been received and Is now offered for
sale byZ ID. GILMAN, special agent, $50 Penn
ner Of l. and Sd streets, Navy Yard.
The proofs Of its efncacy are SO numerous, so
we'll authenticated, and Of such peculiar charac-
ter, that sufferers cannot reasonably hesitate to re-
ceive the protfered aid.
The Peruvian Syrup does not profess to be
eHrs-all but Its range is extensive, because many
diseases, appGSsstIy unlike, are Intimately re-
lated, and, proceeding from one cause, may be
cured by one remedy.
The class OF diseases for which the Syrup pro-
vides cure, Is precisely that which has so often
bated the highest order OF medical skill. The
facts are tangible, the witnesses accessible, and
the safety and efficacy Of the Syrup incontrovert-
ibis.
have ansiy1ed the medical preparation called
the Peruvian Syrup, with reference to the number
and kind Of active substances contained in IL, and
the durability Of the compound IS pharmaceuti
cal article. The metallic compounds Of arsenic,
antimony, mercury and zinc are not present, nor
Is II possible to detect In II the slightest indica-
lion Of any metallic and mineral poison Its Or
ginic constituents do not include opium, or any
OF the drugs elding poisonous principles. the
constituents, when separated, are not even acrid
to the taste. 1t Is preparation scientifically and
skilfully compounded, possessing all the durabil-
lily OF a spirtuors tinctuIe, without its objection.
able qualities and the activity Of It's leading
stituent Is preserved through the judicious adaP-
tatlOn OF Its solvent The point here attained has
been frequently and unsuccessfully sought after
by pharmaceutists. Respectfully,
A. A. HAYES, MD.
Assayer to State Of Massachusetts
No; 10 Boyiston street, Boston, I'D Nov 1855.
nov 22-3l
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Medicines,
uaHs-coL Ds-HoARsEHEss.
DR.. TYLER's
COMPOUND SYRUP OF GUM ARABIC:

COMPOUND SYRUP Uf GUM ARABIC
The most Pleasant, Safe and Speedy Cure
for hopping cough, Group, Asthma,
Diseased Lungs, and Consumption.
Eais,sd according 20 Act Of Congress, A. u. 1897.
In AGAIN PRESENTING TO TIE NOTICE
i OF the public the above remedy we feel that
little apology Is reeoed Vast numbers IN all
sections of the Union are obliged to have recourse
to other sources Of relief than the immediate pre-
script oa Of their family physician, and as each
return Of the winter season brings out host Of
professedly new specifics, some good, others use-
less, and many decidedly dangerous, II becomes
as much matter Of duty as Interest believing
vantages, with the least objections OF any other
In USE, 70 make II as extensively known as prac-
tcable. That such Is Its character, Is abundantly
proved by the fact, that II has been extensively
cess that It's reputation hcs continued TO spread
and its sale increase with little aid from adver-
Using or published lists Of certificates, (Which
all know can as easily be had for a worthless
own intrinsic merit, with the recommendation Of
persons benefited by Its use, IL has gained its
prerent popularity; II Is not eumpeted to the
world as a specific or cure all, but as valuable
and scientific auxiliary in pulmonary cases, ready
at hand, and one that has been generally found
to afford relief where most others have been tried
without material benefit AS such At is recog.
missed by numbers OF our leading physicians, who
know Its composition, and have been eye wit
nesses OF Its supetior efaca"y, as we'll by thou
sands Of our mos! respectable citizens, to most Of
whom reference is cheerfully permitted.
Sold al IS cents or three bottles in one, 50 cts
by MAXIM PALMER, and ChAS. STOTT,
Was6in gton; ClSSEL, Georgetown, ana PEEL
& STEVENS, Alexandria.
Also, d" TYLER'S GUM ARABIC COUGH
CANDY DkOPS," the same composition In a
portable form, much patronised by public speak
ers, singers, frequen;ers ofpublic assemblies, &c
as they remove all huskiness from the throat and
voice, and act like a charm on a troublesome
cough. Price IAN and Is cents box. dec Oily
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Proposals for Erecting the Post Office srd
Court house at Windsor, Vermont.
TREASURY DEPsRTnENT.

WASHINGTON, December l0, 1850. 4
PROPOSALS WILL BIZ RECEIVED AT THIS
department until the 10th day OF Febru,ry a
ID 1851, at O'Clock a. IN for tue construc,Jop rs,
Tie Post Office and COurI house authorized 10 b,
erected at Windsor, Vermont, according 10 The t,Ds
and specif aiiOns prepared this de- ar Toept ,a.d
proposals to be either for the WHOLE building or Sc
pafate for different kinds of work bills Of ART ei-
must IN every case ACCOMPANY ach bid with ,h,.
amount OF each kind ofwOrk, aud the 10 al amsun
carried cut the department fe.ervIns Iil. tlstt "a,
relect or accept the propo ais hereby iLvit d on a. y
parts thereof, when IL deems the inIeresI of th
united states requires IL the 6eIarmpn; Alec -
serves The right 10 exclude the buds any parssG o.
persons vino there n Just cause beiItvr will FOL
faithfully perform the CONTACTS or hich thew av
a,t mpted toob ain by indrection aud d bds hen
ther" shat be parties IN interest WHO CO n =,
the bids, aud all bids that upon Investigation a..
below a fair price for the work.
bids VIII not be received i'm gross, and no con,
tract will be awarded 10 bidder unless De a,s ave
furnish he'd The DEPARTMENT Of the rnces OF the fl
ent kinds Of work ami materials which :. ali he
subject TO the revision The ctl a,m.pt so ,h.t
II may adopt the whole part al Iue bIG as ID, IA
teIest of the United States may require.
Ninety per cent. o. TIE am lunt Of work dong
and materials delivered, Accord ne 10 cont act ri,
saIi am buat 90 b. a>ceuaned by tie ,stIIa, o.,
IA agent OF the DEF arIment appnicd for TIA fU.-
ppse VIII be raid from time 10 M as The wc,L
progresses, aud ten Per uitil the com
pleton OF the contract aud accep auce of the wuk
&C by the agent aior,s aid and o.. l,,.d IA t,,,
event OF non fulfilment uf cont a.;
Ion fde's VIII be awarded only TO mastcrbuillers
anu mechan ana the a. ignn eBt ILsT.of, exc, "a
ny consent OF the Secretary OF The TT, asuiy, Viii
be forfeiture of the SAM
Zach proposal must be accOmpa Died by wrH,en
guarantee signed by two Responsible r.r,,us lc-r-
Tuned 10 De 50 by the Unied StSt.s distinct Judge or
attorney oil he sail dstci in the sum Ofs5 COG f.,
the "hne work, or Of lTopOrsnate amount, IL
ioI aay the bidder will when re- aired il hs
prop 'sa De accepted enisT into contract and bond
performance
rom G Got and certih, a'e eguired vii! he furi,
isned on a1pli a'ion TO the department
P.aa-, specific a'iOns, and working drawings wiz
De LADY after thirty csys, WHEN they Al 90 hat
On appli atom 10 the deIa7
No Ia triH be Considered IRless i fi!y oOE.,ir. n
oil its de,Gi!s cifA tae requirements Of fsis sst..
meat.
The pr0p0 ais mast be sent Id this der a.tpos,.
] dressed 10 The s'.ertIay of the Trtssuv =,
panty end0rsed " ProSOsGis for tAe HfnJ,or ..
Office ant Coant house, F" and will b.. opeu.d ~ IA
ocioct q AA u ths ID ay naIn-d Tor Iecr:V.as
Iha sFme JAMES GiJPHpIp
a"c :" SseIeiaIy al Tna,u,y
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United States Patent Office,
WAsHIN6ToN Japuarv d 1857

IN THE PETITION OF DANIEL FITZ.
~ gerald, Of the City Of New York, PRAYING
for the extension OF patent granted to him on
the LIST day OF January, lS43, for an Improvement
in " Fire-Proof Chests md Safes, >" for seven
years from the expiration Of said patent which
takes place on the lst day Of June, 1857:
Ills ordered, that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on MONDAY, the 18th of
May next, at ~ O'Clock m; and all persons re
notified to appear and show cause, Ii any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required to
ale in the Patent Ofhce their objections specially
set forth in writing, at least twenty DAYS before
the day Of hearing; all testimony fled by either
party to be used al the said hearing must be taken
and transmitted I'm accordance with the rules of
the once, which will be furnished on application
The testimony In the case will be closed on the
18Th Of May next depOs!tioas and other pa pers re-
lied upon as testimony must be filed In the oface
on or before the morning Of that day; the argu.
ments, II any, within ten days thereafter
Ordered, also, that this notice be published In
the Union, Intelligencer and Star, Washington,
ID. C.; Republican, Baltimore, Md; Pennsyl, Va.
nian, Philadelphia, Pa; Daily News, New York
and Post, Boston, once a week for three success.
sive weeks previous 10 the 25th OF May next, the
day Of hearing.
CHARLES MASON,
Commissioner Of Patents
P.S.-Editors Of the above papers will please
cony and send !heir bills to the Patent OHuce with
paper containing this notice. jan23 -law3w