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The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

HORRIBLE MURDER.-We learn from the Mari
posa Democrat that q most horrible murder oc-
CURED in the town Of Smelling, Merced county,
on the 9th inst. Mr. VIM. S. Smelling was shot
by VIM. C. Edwards under the following cir
cumstances: About half past seven o'clock in
the evening Smelling camo out of the supper
room in the hotel and approached the bar where
Edwards was standing. Edwards then address
ed some epithets to Smelling, when he drew q
revolver and struck Smelling on the head; as
he staggered back, Edwards fired, the ball pas
sing through Snelling's body. He then made
bis way out of the door, and fired at Edwards
but missed him; he walked few steps when ne
fell, aud died in about an hour. Edwards was
Immediately arrested by the Sheriff, but sue
ceeded in making his escape. Measures had
been taken to follow and arrest him, and the
friends of Smelling have offered reward of
81, 200 for the apprehension of the murderer.
Mr.. Smelling leaves wife and five children. 1t
is said that Edwards had settled up his business
before committing the deed, and purchased two
mules for the purpose Of leaving the country.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

EXECUTIONS AT SoNoRA.-On Friday, Dec.
llth, three men, G. c. Lyons, R. PoOre, and d.
McCauley, convicted of murder and condemned
to be hanged, suffered the extreme penalty OF
of the law at Sonora. All three made confes-
sions and long speached. While they we've
speaking, cry of fire was given, which caused
great excitement and about half the crowd left
the scene of execution and went to town. The
fire was put out after having burned three or
four houses We have not learned whether the
fire was accidental or the work of incendiaries.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

LEcTuREs.-The first of the course of lectures
for the benefit of the Methodist Parsonage, was
delivered by Mr.. Sargent last Monday evening
dance. Mr.. Belden holds forth this evening on
"Facts and Fanees !" and the lecture no doubI
will be rich and racy. The lecture of Rev. Mr.
Dryden, on Labor" will be delivered next
Monday evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

~ County Of Nevada, Township Of Eureka,-ss BY vr
tue Of execution TO delivered issued from the Court
Of s. b. Hickman Esq, acting Justice of the Peace in
and for the county aforesaid bearing date Nov 10th D.
1857 to satisfy judgment rendered by s. B. Hickman
the 10th day Of Nov, A. D. 1857 in favor of D. RANSOM
and against MICHAEL KELLEY and JOSEPH ROBINSON
for the Of one hundred and thirty six dollars and
enyseven cents debt interest damages and costs of suit
have taken in execution and win sell to the highest bid
der for cash the following described property TO wiz all
the right title and interest Of Michael Kelley OF the
above named defendants Of in and to those certain min
ing claims situated on Moores Flat in Nevada county
and known as the Buckeye Dggngs and laying north Of
ioores Hotel on said fat Saturday the 10th day Of
January A. D. 1885, between the hours Of 10 O'Clock
~, and O'Clock p M Sale to take place in front of
Moore's Hotel on Moore's Flat
Taken the property of Michael Kelley to satisfy the
above demands and accruing costs
Dec. 18th A. D. 1857 JAMES FAY,
1l-3w Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

DEFUSCr.-The YolO County Democrat, of tho
10th inst, comes to us in mourning and an.
nounces itself as having died of congestion Of
the brain. Another notice in the same number
says it's next issue will bc as an independen.
paper. emHnw
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

BURGLARY AND RoBBERY.-On last Thursday,
the Sd inst, some hesrtless scoundrel entered
the cabin of Mrs. Petit, and purloined there
from some $50. in money and jewelry, consist
ing of rings, specimens, &c. The lady is wild
ow and one that struggles hard to earn an hon
est livelihood.-Placer Courier, 10Th inst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

ExHBrnoS-The public are respectfully informed that
E. F. Spence DRuGGlr, will exhibit and sell all kna Of
Drugs, Medicines Chemicals, Quicksilver and Aeds.u
hours of the day and night at his store No. 81 CONNER
cial street, Nevada. Tickefs Free 1ff
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

CoURr OF SEssIoNs.--On Monday, John L.
Dribbclblis, indicted for grand larceny, was
tried and convicted Of petit larceny. On
Thursday the grand jury was empanneled, and
after session of two days, found two indct-
mcnts, one against Henry Nordykc, for assault
with intent to commit bodily injury, and one
against Thomas EdwaCds, for burglary, commit
ted at San Juan. Some time was occupied by
the grand jury in examining into the financial
affairs of the county, but no report was agreed
on, N. L. Barker, convicted on Tuesday Of
an assault with deadly weapon, was, on Mon
day. sentetced to pay fine Of two hundred
dollars, and Dribbelbls was sentenced to i'm
prisonment in the county Jail for one month.
The case of Wallace Gehr was set for trial yes
terday, and the whole day was consumed in
empanneling jury.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

1T is reported that Mr.. Ten Brock, the owner
Of Priorsss, won quarter Of q million of dol
lars at the Newmarket races Before the race,
bets againts Prioress were freely offered at the
rate Of 500 to 81, so that in order to win the
amount reported, Mr.. Ten Brock would have
to risk only twenty-five hundred dollars
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

SURVEY OF soNoRA-A party left Los Angeles
short time since, under command of Capt.
Stone, for the purpose of surveying the public
lands in the State of Sonora. They have con-
tract with the Mexican Government by which
they are to perform the surveys on their own
charges, receiving a certain proportion of the
land surveyed as a recompense.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
MARRIED..

At the National Exchange, BY John Anderson, ESQ
Thursday evening, Dec. 10th, Mr.. CHAs H. LAWRENCE
to Miss CoRSEIIA KETcHUN all of Orleans Flat.
In Grass Valley, Dec. 10th, by the Rev. Edmund D.
Cooper Mr.. WILLIAM H. SPURR to Mrs. SUSAN FoUsE all Oi
Grass Valley. q 4 ars D. . ~
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

BREACH OF PRoMIsE.-A suit was commenced
last Saturday by Miss Nancy McGrath against
Geo. T. McMurray, for breach of promise Of
marriage. Damages stated at $4,000. The
case will be tried sometime during the present
term of the District Court.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
OHERIFF's sALE.-By virtue OF a Decree

NHERIFF"S SALE.-By virtue Of n Decree
~ and Order of sale to directed issued out Of the
Hon District Court of the l4th Judicial District in and for
Nevada County and State Of California judgment rem
dered in said Court the Is tn day Of December A. u
1851 in favor Of SAMUEL GRANGER, and against BEN
JAMlN T. HILL, for the sum of hundred dollars,
principal debt and the Of two hundred and forty hve
dollars interest together with interest the principal At
the rate Of Eve per cent per month from the rendition
judgment until paid together with costs taxed at $20 for
the the sale of the following described property to wit
All Of one undivided oneeighth OF twentyseven mining
claims in the Golden Gate Mining Company, situated IN
North San juan In the county and State aforesaid togeth
with all and singular the tenements hereditaments
and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
Notice is hereby given, that will expose to public sale
To the highest bidder for cash. all the above described prop
cry in front Of the Court House door in the city OF Ne
vada, TUESDAY, the 5th day OF January A. D. ls5e
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ aud oclock NJ
to satisfy and pay said Judgment tr
Given under my hsnd this the 5th day Of Dec 1867.
:. Vt. BORING, Sheriff
1lt6 Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

SAN FRANCISCO FINANcEs.-Thc city authori-
ties Of San Francisco have failed to send the
money to New York for the payment Of the in
tsrsst on the January coupons. The money, II
seems, is in the city treasury, but in conse-
quence Of some legal quibbles it could not be
Gant
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

RAMA heavy rain set in on Thursday
evening last, and continued without intermis
sion for two days and nights. During Saturday
night it cleared off, and since then we have had
pleasant days and cold frosty nights.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

The DISTRICT CouRT met in regular term on
Monday. The evidence in the kirkpatrick d.
vorce suit was taken and the case argued and
submitted to the court. The case of Nicholson,
Administrator, against Mcmahon. was being
tried Yesterday afternoon
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

THE AMoUNT.-We learn that the profits Of the
rondo game, got up at San Juan for the benefit
OF the streets of that town, amounted to sixty
four dellars
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

PERsoNAL.-John A. Clark, formerly Major
in the San Francisco Vigilance Committee, was
in town on Monday. and met with warm re.
ception from John Duane, an old acquaintance
The Major left on Tuesday morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

Mrs. JULIA DEAN HAYEE is new playing q
farewell engagement in SaR Francisco. 1t is
her intention to leave California on the steamer
of the goth inst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

DAGUERREornEs.- wanting pictures in the high.
est style of the art should call at the Gallery of Mrs r.
Rudolph in the Democrat building, Broad street. Nevada
Glass Pictures AmbrOtype also made for those who
desire them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

DRY GooDs-MOssrs Steifel Cohn, No "a Broad stree.
have just received the largest and most complete assor
ment of Dry Goods brought to this place which they
sell at reduced rates.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

Ono HoTEI---We direct the attsntisn of our
readers to the advertisement in another column
OF the Orc Hotel, in Sacramento
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

CHRISTMAS BALL.-Mr. and Mrs. Hunerfauth
purpose giving ball on Christmas Eve, at the
Central House, on the Washington road.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

EARTHQUAKE AT SANTA BARBARA.-0n Tues
day. Nov. 24th, at23 o'clock, P. NJ, an earth
quake shock was felt at Santa Barbara.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

lot Com@i.soner for the port Of San FraUe.i n
in G. r. McMullen's place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

AcKNowLEDGENENTs.-W are under obliga-
tions to the Alta Express for the prompt deliv-
cry Of exchanges; also, to J. E Hamlin, of
Broad street Book Store, for San Francisco pa
ppre p
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
NOTICE!!

N0TICE!!
LII PERSONS INDEBTED TO Die. ARE
n hereby cautioned against paying the to ROB.
ERT GRAHAM as he has 40 authority coect debts due
me.
All hereby cautioned against negotiating fr
note given by the undersigned to Robert Graham
time in the 1885, for six hundred dollars tia
same frauduently obtained.
o. Il. STONE
NeYada Dec 18th IS57.-1I-+w
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16

The above sum 1t will be seen is composed of
items. not of ordinary expenditure, and which
were mostly occasioned by the destruction of
the county property in the fire. The total
amount of warrants drawn on the general fund
since the 10th July 1856, is. ..... $l04,545 92
Deduct the amount abOve..... 44,478 80
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
NOTICE TO SCRIP HOLDERS +!

NOTICE TO SCRIP HOLDERS
Nhe owners of the following Nos Scrip drawn the
different Funds requested TO present the for
payment, as Interest ceases from this date
County General Famd.-No's G, $, 81, 50. 81, s1l
4" Road Eund--No's. 10, II.
And all Registered Warrants the INDECENT Sick Fund
prior to February 1st. 1851.
T. W. SIG0URNEY, Treasurer " C.
Nevada Dec. 10th 1S57.-1l-3t
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-12-16
Pacific Mail Steamship Company's Line,
FOR PANAMA

Connecting via PANAMA RAILROAD
With the Steamers ofthe Z. s. Nail Steamship Com
pany, at ApinwaH.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
THOSE DOMESTIC "HELPs. .,

Mr.. CARLILE:-Will you say for me
through your paper, that have just received
o letter from the Secretary of the American
Industrial Association, saying that the diff
ferent aid Societies of New York had, tor the
sake Of greater efficiency and to prevent con-
fusion among themselves, recently made q
more perfect arrangement in the division of
their work, and that the American Indus
trial Society, would hereafter confne itself
to "aiding men with families" and that tho
procuring places in the West for young fs-
male domestics, would devolve upon the
Children's Aid Society, aud that the papers
for domestics, called for in Evansville had
accordingly been placed in the hands Of tina,
Society.
Notice of these new arrangements see in
late papers, and perceive that it is requested
that where domestics are sent for, their fare
is now expected from persons ordering them
written obligation being given by the em-
ployer, that the amount shall bo deducted
from her wages.
What this other Society will do touching
the '.help" We have been looking for, hav,
no means of knowing. Feeling sorry ther,
should be any disappointment.
am yours truly, w. II. McCARER.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

was the chief witness Of the perjury
Some time previous to the session of the
court before which the indictment was to
be tried, person came to McClintock's
house, in the first shades Of evening, and
calling him to the door, deliberately shot
him-the victim falling dead upon his
doorstep. pierced by two bullets. As
ne was worthy and exemplary citizen,
void Of offence towards all his neighbors
no motive could be conceived for the
diabo'ical act, except purpose to put
him out Of the way as witness in the
perjury case. One of the parties indict-
ed for pe1ury-Johnson's son-in-law-
fed johnson. who was implicated in
the original transaction, was arrested, and
has been tried and acquitted as above
stated. The murderer, whoever he was,
concealed his tracks so eifectually that
positive testimony will never be found
against him, and the dark deed will es-
cape human justice but the eternal
laws Of infinite justice will vindicate
their power, and entail . penalty upor
the perpetrator more terrible than thu
hangman can inhict. johnson, if guilty
was probably only accessory to th'
crime before or after the deed.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
MlNOS JOHNSON.

Tried at the last term OF the Circuit
Court at Rockport for the murder of Geo
McClintock, neaT Boonville, last spring.
resulted in the acquittal of the prisoner.
The evidence was wholly circumstantial
and. i. appears, was not sufficiently con-
elusive to warrant the intelligent jury
who tried the case, to convict the defend
ant. The death Of an esteemed and
most worthy citizen - murdered with
most cool and calculating atrocity, goes
unavenged. and the murderer walks the
earth free and mingles among men, un.
kn< wn and unpunished. Certain parties
to consumate an attempted fraud upon
McClintock, had committed perjury in a
civil suit. for which the grand jury had
found bill against the false witnesses
McCintock, as the victim of the fraud
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
A WHEAT FIELD OF Twxyrr-F,vK He

A WHEAT FIELD OF TwESrY-FIvE Hex
DRED ACRES. correspondent Of the St.
Louis Democrat, writing of the portion of
Illinois through which the Great Western
Railroad rurs, says {. it passes through fer
tile farming. district which challenges COM
parison with any portion of tho State. Nor
gan, Sangamon and Macon counties, are un-
rivalled in capacity of production. The
wheat fields which line the road, and embel-
lish l., too, with their robes of richest cmer-
aid, are on grand scale. One OF these fields
comprises twenty-five hundred acres 1t is
all owned by John Owsley, Esq, Of Spring
field, who broke up the whole this season,
sowed it with drills, thirteen or fourteen o.
which were running at once, and from pres
ent appearances the proprietor may hope to
reap fifty thousand bushels from this tract
next July. Will 1t not be grandly bcauti-
full sight-the twenty-five hundred acres Of
golden grain waving in the summer wind o.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

decay of public virtue. Fortunately we have
no large cities within our noble common
wealth where the materials for such assem-
blages can be found, but we mast take care
to watch the approaches Of this spirit Of
anarchy. We must remember that the sure
way to avert this spirit so defiant Of law, is
TO observe the law ourselves and to execute
it under all circumstances. We must recog-
mise no exemptions from this responsibility.
1t is but mockery to call that liberty which
is not sanctioned and protecte by laW. This
is our only security against anarchy, rapme
and general disorder and let me add, that a
government which has not the power to exc
cute its own laws, has failed in the object OF
its creation and ought tn be abolished.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
~ Las. week a man namod George

~ Last week q man namod George Sto-
vail murdered woman in New Orleans by
cutting her throat with o razor, and then
hacking her to pieces with hatchcs! A few
years since, Stovall figured in Mississippi as
q Baptist preacher, and married widow OF
some property, who had two sons and u
young daughter. Soon after his marriage
with the mother, hs scduced the daughter
The brother was so affected by the disgrace
that be blew his own brains out. Stoyall
subsequently went to New Orleans, where he
married another woman, whom he afterward.
attempted to kill, and who obtained q di-
vorce in consequence. The horrid murder
committed by him last week, will probabl,
close the black record of his crimes.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
~ The following is q statement Of the
cost of our government:


Congress costs $4,000 900; tho State De-
partment absorbs $i32. 200; the Treasury De-
partment. s693.0o0; the Interior. s44S 600
War, $l95, 900; Navy 100000; Post Office
S9l3,000;. These department items are for
the expense of the Washington offices only.
The Judiciary and Courts cost 1867 900. the
Army costs sl5. 1000 900; the navy. sl3,500,
900; Diplomacy demands 81 900 900; Light
houses absorb 81 100000; Collection of Rev.
enue, s2.450.000; Mail Transportation for
Congress and the Departments, s7.0oo.oo0;
General Mail Transportation, $4,000 900;
Post Masters pay amounts 10 81 150. 900; Post
Office Clerks take $l.3OO.0O0; the Ocean
Mails putin for over 100000; deficiency
in the Post office Appropriation requires a
further draw of 81, $50 900; the interest on the
Public Debt is u charge OF a. 200. 900; the
land system takes s400 900; the mints cos,
5000 900; and the Territories s22S. 900; max
ing in all an aggregate cost to our home gov
ernment of S53,7l4,000.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
~we cantipdulge our valiant neic

~ We can'tiDdulge our valiant neigh
Dor with fight either upon the subject of
Kansas OF Democracy. Such heartless
murderer of the Kings English, and reckless
fllibuster upon the domains Of logic, is too
dangerous fellow for MS to encounter. We
shan't touch the chip he has SO tauntingly
put on his shoulder.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
BOOTS AND SHOES.

FREsH ARRIVALS AND DAILY ADDITIONS DIRECT!
Warranted Good or the Money Refunded
Deal Exclusively in Boots & shoes.
nuR Spring and Summer purchasers are now 20
" hand and are for sllec cheap for cash. We have
very large assortment of every variety of BOOTS,
SHOES and CATERS Of every size and style.
Country Merchants wanting extra size can be sup.
piled on the most reasonable terms. Our Goods are
direct from the Country Manufacturers, and many Of
our goods are manufactured expressly Tor Give
our stock an examination before buying elsewhere.
l McREA WELLS,
ap27 = .f-4itf t-. First street. Fosters Block.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

e5- Mr.. Fay has rendered his resignation
as Minister to Switzerland. Mr.. Mason de-
ries to remain at his post, and is supported
by the French Government. Mr.. Dodge
withdraws reluctantly. Mr.. Dallas will be
removed. These and other places will be
filed in January or February.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

sS- large number of laborers and me-
chanics are wanted in Kansas. Mechanics
can command from 81 50 to ss per day. In
several towns there is not single shoema-
ker, tailor, blacksmith, or tinsmith to be
fourd
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

~ A letter from Persia states that tho
Shah is about to proclaim the equality of all
his subjects, Musselmans, Christians, and
Jews. All, without distinction of race or
religion viii be eligible for the civil and mil
itaIy services Of the State.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
yA married man of Mansfield. Obi,

~ A married man of Mansfield, Ohio,
recently eloped with beautiful young girl.
The father of the girl overlook them, and
after sending his daughter home, he took the
hero by the collar and led him back to his
wife. She pitched into him ''tooth aud nail, =
exclaiming. an show you, old hoss, that
you are bound to me by matrimonIalitics -
She gave him most unmerciful drubb;nC.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

~ II Is stated in well informed Catho-
lie circles, in Europe, that the Pope is anx-
ious to abdicate his sovereignty, and looks
to Cardinal Wiseman as the only person
worthy to succeed him..
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

y Burglars have been busy in the town
Of Salem, Ind. Several houses were broken
into one night last week, and considerable
sums of money stolen.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

sRy 1t is stated that Lord Napier. in be-
half of the British Government, and Count
Sartiges, in behalf Of the government Of
France, are prepared to enter into arrange
ments with Yrissari for the guarantee Of
neutrality to the transit route, similar to
those entered into by the United States.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
Harncss.Maker., wantedl

PLAIN AND-fIGU kED SlLhS,
80 PLAIN AND DFIGCR RED ALL WOOL
DELAINS and CASlIMIRES,
"A good stock Of ladie.' and misses Shsvls, Cioaks,
Capes, Undersieeves and Collars. Good stock En-
brseries. Swiss and Jaconett Edgnxs. dmity bands.
ladiesan gents Kid Gleyesaall sizes; Gauntiett;;
AMI chilren's Fleece Lined Hose; OPers Hoods; Ip-
fants worsted Boots and Bonnetts; Zephyr Wofsteds
all colors Chenille Scarfs and Trimmings; ladies'
and misses Hoop Skirts. Good stock 81 ladies' and
misses Furs, vietornes. Cuffs, Mufs, Fur Capes And
Swans Down. Silk, linen and cotton floss Shirt
BOsoms. Good stock NJ Dress Trimmings fringes; and
silk e, pearl, glass and agate Buttons; lace, emlroi.
der ed and silk Dmask Curtains; painted oil and pa
pei W 'ndow Shades; Curtain Cord and Tassels-all
cour oates white, coloed and black cstton Thread;
coored carpet chain looking glasses carpets Oil
Cloths; ma,iing; and druggett; wall paper; fine
screens.
Retail stock Of Boots and Shoes. i
do do Of Hats, CAPS and Mems Clothing.
Brown and W hte Linen Table Coyers;
Spotted and do do DO do
Mefino Shirts and Drawers Tor ladies' and gentlemen.
Cloak Tassels; 5900 Seamless Bags-for Wheat.
All Of which will sell cheap for cash:
oct2l J s. HOPKINS.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20
NEW, GOODS!

NyE are receiving our FALL STOCK OF GOODS,
w consisting In par. Of Dress Silks, French and
English Merinoes, Muslin Deaines, Caslmeres. Cling
hams, Prints Fannels, blankets, extra size; Erocha
weolen and Stella shawis; Cloths, Cassmers; Man
tillas. style; Coaks at all prices; Clinical Scarfs,
Gloves, Hosiery, Bleached and Brown Sheetings, Car
pengs, Rugs, Floor Oil Cloths, and Dask goods for
Window Curtains. r.. =
Our stock is now well assorted, and we invite the
public to give US call and examine our goods.
sept24 J.0AkLEY 4 SON.
The Evansville daily journal., 1857-11-20

L U M B Err! IU NJ 3 ERR!
IL. III. BENNETT & co.
VNOULD respectfully announce to the citizens Of
w Evansville and surrounding country, tim. they
have put mp in their yard large and full assortment Of
PINE LUMBER. an
and Untlressed FLOORING, WEATHER BOARD
ING, Nc, which they will sell cheap for cash. Orders
from the country solicited. ~
sE-, Lumber Sarl on Carpenter street near Kraiz 4
Heilmann's Foundery. sflt..t 80. sH.at
All business of the firm will be promptly attended to
by James Swanson, who will always he on land.
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