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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

DIEp IN TUE HosPITAL.-A man named John
Smith died in the county hospital on Wednes
day, June 9Th, when about to have leg smpu-
tated. The limb was terribly crushed at
Moore's Flat, about four weeks ago, 10y the fall
ing of a boulder upon it, while he was working
in a tunnel. At first a physician from Forest
City was sent for, who gave it as his opinion
that the injured limb would have to be ampu-
taIcd. Smith was badly frightened when told
OF this, and his friends weuld not consent to
have the operation performed. lie was aceor-
dinghy brought to Nevada, aud placed in the
hospital. DR.. Wickes used every effort to save
the injured limb. but at length Informed Smith
that his life could not be saved unless The limb
Was amputatcd. and he VAS placed on q table
and preparations made to perform the opera
tion. His friends then gathered around, and
declared that the limb shoald not be amputatcd
until Father Dalton, who resdes at Grass Val
ley, was sent for. lie was then taken of the
table, and commenced sinking very fast, and
when Father Dalton arrived he was so low that
no hopes were entertained Of saving his life
and in an hour or two after he died Mr.. Smith
was All Irisbnan by birth, and about 26 years
OF age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

Court OF SEssIoNs.-The Court Of Sessions
met in regular term, on Monday the 7th. A
venirc VAS issued for grand jury, returnable
on Monday the 18th, to which time the Court
adjourcd. The following gentlemen we're EN-
pannelcd and sworn as grand jurors S. S. Lew.
is, foreman. Asa Hall, J. r. Archibald, A. Fra
zcr, c. Olnry, Jno. Fem, W. II. Sears, J. W.
Gurthier. VIM. Hatfield. F. Austin. John Web
ber, J. VI. Hixon, Chas Marsh, W. H. Orr, Isaac
Mears, 7. Green, N. b. Isaman.
Yesterday afternoon, the Grand Jury report
ed that they had found Indictments against the
following persons: l.. p. Stone, for highway
robbery; Geo. Taylor, for assault with deadly
weapon, for burglary, and for petit larceny
Daniel Luddington and Thos Williams, for bur-
glary Geo. Colby and Wm. Colby, for assault
with intent to do bodily harm; and against Por-
tuglesc Joe, for an assault with intent to mur-
der. The cases Of Michael Cullen, and T. H
Smith, charged with murder-MortOn Ford. as
sault with deadly weapon-and r. II. Thayer,
for obtaining money under false pretenses, were
dismissed
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

COUNTY CoNvESTIoN.-The Democratic Gen.
tral Committee, for Nevada county, met in this
city on Saturday, and called County Conven-
ton to meet on Saturday, the 10th proximO-
the delegates to be elected on the Sd. The
Committee have made an innovation upon the
manner of representation heretofore adopted
in this county. The delegates are to be elected
by precincts instead of townships. This change
will give the small precincts an advantage over
the more populOus ones as many Of them have
not mere than half enough votes to entitle them
to delegate; but by the system heretofore in
vogue, the small precincts were not represent
ed at all, and consequently had no voice In the
Convention. We notice that all the principal
mining counties have adopted the system of
electing delegates by precincts, and the change
made by the Committee. we believe. will be
generally approved by the Democracy Of the
county. The resolutions of the Committee, aud
the appOrtonment of delegates, will be found
on the preceding page, to which We direct at
tention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

CLUE TO THE RoBBERY.-It was rumored in
in town yesterday and Monday, that William
Marshall now under arrest charged with being
concerned in the late stage robbery, has been
makir G confessions to the officers, acknowledg-
that he took part in the robbery, and implica-
ting feur or five others, some Of whom are now
under arrest. Other parties, not heretofore
suspected, are also implicated. but al they have
lish their names The grand jury will examine
this case TO day, when something definite in
regard to the guilt or innosenee Of the parties
implicated will be known.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

The DIFFEREEcE.--In the San Francisco po-
lice court, on Tuesday the 9Th inst, were some
forty persons charged with violating the Sun.
day law. The Cali thus speaks Of one of the
cases:
Among them was a sickly looking female,
who, owing TO i'll health as she said, had not
been able to have her house open for several
days A vigilaut guardian of the public safety
swore, however, that at about the hour Of nine
In the evening of Sunday, he saw her sell two
cigars for two bits She had no friends nor
counsel, aud was-convicted of course This
was the only conviction out Of the whole lot.
Served her right for she was poor, sick, and
had reputation tattered aud tornl What
right had she to sell only two cigars for two
bits, at O'Clock on Sunday night? If she had
sold two thousand. she could have feed law
yer and-escaped punishment!
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
District Court--May Term, 1883
NILEs SxARts. Dfsttiet Judge.

TuEsDAY. June s, 1858.
Thos Holmes His Creditors, Sheriff appointed as
sgnee.
j. H. Wentworth et als. vs. Zena. Wheeler Co judg
Plaintiff, and foreclosure Of Mechanics Liens
Stephen Cowin Jr John Knight judgnen for plain
III, aud foreclosure Of mortgage.
j. b. flurshutz Va His Creditors, discharged from his
debts and liabilities
D kB Lachman vs.. John L. Blythe dismissed each
party paying his costs.
james Weaver ct. ais. Eureka Lake Co., Jury
pannelled.
reer Evans Richard Peuder and Mike Haddock natives
of Great Britain admitted to eitiBeashp.
Jas Weaver ct a' vs. Eureka Lake Co., BY agreement
Of parties A. B. Gregory excused from service Juror
Nine witnesses examined part Of plaintiff and
continued till Thursday morning So'clock 49,,
AID skilIman vs. Riley Boring, motion for new
trial overruled, appealed to Supreme Court.
John McNicho Cauthrow and Wife, judgment by
decree Of sale and foreclosure Of mortgage
James esver ct. ais. Eureka Lake Co. examination
of plaintiffs witnesses resumed. plaintiffs submit to
sut-udgment Of nonsut for defendant for c. SITS.
James Weaver Eureka Lake Co., ga suit eight Ju
rors ordered for eight jurors return
able 10 O'Clock on Friday morning.
Attachments issued against Thos. Davenport J. L.
FsIO4T, June llth.
James Weaver ct ais. Eureka Lake Co., Venire re-
turned and jury compleedwnesse, examined and
continued till O'Clock Saturday morning
J. l.. williamson and Tho- davenport each hnsd costs
oi attachment
Attachment issued against John Doe dsfaulting juror.
SATURDAY, June 18th.
William Harmon, Michael Nes and ThOs. Drum admit
ted to citizenship.
James Weaver et ais Eureka Lake Co., plaintiffs svi
denes closed cause continued till Monday 10 o'clock for
examination Of defendants witnesses.
MONDAY June 14th.
James Weaver et ais. Eureka lake Co.. examination
of defendants witnesses and opened in very brief and
propriate argument by Z. B. Aoyes to the Jury.
Mullin Cummins Hartley ct ais referred TO T. H.
Mcfarland TO report amount due notes and mortgage
Mcleod Vs. Jenkins l. Mccormick extension Of Eve days
given defendants counsel in which to Gle statement on
motion for trial ~
People VS. Chas r. Edwards ct ais judgment for paint-
IFS in accordance with stipulation -
TUKsDLY, June 18th.
James Weaver ais. Eureka Lake Co., examination
of defedants witnesses resumed and closed at O'Clock
Continued till Wednesday O'Clock for argument Of Coun-
sci. -
venire for "a Jurors, reurnabs Thursday morning lO
O'Clock.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

INnIAN KHLED.-O1 Tuesday, the Sth inst,
Anumber of dr'nken Indians came TO the ranch
of Mr.. Taylor, It Penn Valley, during bis alb
sence from home. There was one sober one
among them, and he advised the family to close
the doors, stating that his comrades were all
insane from the effects of liquor. The doors
were accordingly closed and fastened, and a
general fight soon commenced among tho saw
ages. which resulted in Que of them shooting
another in The back with an arrow, killing him
Instantly. The point Of the arrow, it is sup
posed must have penetrated the heart. The
murdered Indian belonged at Penn Valley.
The murderer was afterwards regularly tried
by the Indians who decided that it was case
OF "justifisble honieidc'-the fact that he was
drunk being considered good defense. 1t is
not known where they got their liquor. We
believe there is statute against selling liquor
TO Indians, to violate which, subjects the par
ties to severe penalties; the law, however seems
to be but little regarded by some liquor deal
srs, fer it is q common occurrence to see drum
ken Indians lying around the streets Of the
mining towns.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. JUNE 1s, 1858.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

SuIcTDE.-Mr. E. NJ. Davidson committed sui
eide, at Rough & Ready, on Sunday last. by
taking laudanum. He was in Nevada a week
ago last Saturday, and drank considerably du-
ring the day, and at night got into the Sacra-
mentO stage for the purpose Of going home.
When the stage arrived at Rough Il Ready, he
never even went to his house, but drank two
or three times, aud got into the stage again,
and said be was going to Frazer river. He re-
turned 10 Rough & Ready last Saturday even
ing having been absent week, and from his
actions his friends were satisfied he had been
drinking very much during his absence He
stated that he went to San Francisco. and while
penses to Frazer river; that he took two glasses
of liquor in the Union Restaurant and was
drugged; that when he come to his right mind
bis money was missing; that he then went to
DR.. Teland, who told him that he was poisoned,
and could not live long, and that laudanum
was the best medicine he could take. He bad
some laudanum in his possession when he re-
turned, which he had been taking, and procured
another vial of the drug from DIR. Ray. He
stated 10 some CT his friends on Saturday even
ing that he should die the next day, and all they
had to do was to follow him to the grave. He
was very sick during Saturday night, and was
closely watched by his wife and friends. On
Sunday, he induced Mrs. Davidson to leave the
room, and during hei absence. he swallowed a
quantity Of laudanum and filed the vial with
brandy He soon became inssnsible, aud died
in three or four hours. From the fact of his
filing the vial with brandy, to replace the laud-
Anum, it is inferred that he took the drug with
the deliberate intention of putting an end to
his existence. Justice Dunster held an inquest
on the body. and the jury returned verdict
that deceased came to his death by taking
laudanum, while aboring under temporary in
sanity, brought on by intemperance." Doubts
are entertained as to whether he ever went to
San Francisco. and his friends have written to
DR.. Toland and others to ascertain the facts.
Mr.. Davidson was born in Rockbrdge co.,
Virginia, and was about twenty seven years of
age; for the past five or six years he has resi-
ded at Rough x Ready, where he has been en-
gagged in mining. He represented this county
in the Legislature Of 1857. He was married
about two years ago, at Rough q Ready, and
leaves q wife and Que child.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

TIE RUSH FOR FRAzER.--On Monday night
no less than seventy persons left this place and
Grass Valley. in the Sacramento stages. bound
Tor Frazer river. The stage company were
compiled to put on several extra coaches
From what we can learn by conversations with
those who intend leaving, we judge that the
grand rush for Frazer will not commence be-
fore the FIRST or middle of July, as there are
many who intend leaving abOnt that time. A
continuation of favorable news will make fear
ful havoc among the mining population of thii
section.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

81 DIR. L. j. Czapksy.-we would direct the es.
peeial attention Of invads TO perusa Of Dr. L. j. Cap
kay advertisement % be ioand in another column Of this
paper in order to place tho services Of learned and expe
rieneed physician within their reach. So much Ill has
been inflicted the human family from the pcrnicous and
ignorant practices OF empires that 1t seems II we were
filling bounden duty to make known where jndcous re.
lief can be obtained To those unfortunate enough to su
fer from the effects Of sexual private diseases their
iltreatment cheefully commend Dr. L. J. Czapkay
man Of rare scientific and medical requirements possess
ing all the requisites from long experience and acknow
edged skill for the Huecessful practice of his profession
Having made sexual complaints especial study like the
celebrated Rcord Of Paris he Ia enabled to guarantee
speedy and In all Of private chron
disease whether the effects Of contagion, sesbuSe,
loss Of virty and in order that patients at distance
NAV avail Themselves Of his advice free consultation by
letter is open them The knowledge that We have Of
the numerous he has effected Of which OF
long standing leads to place much faith In Dr. Cs e
dcscy and commend him TO the confidence of those in i'll
health Dr. Czapkay's Office is in Sacramento street be-
low Montgomery nearly opposite the Pacific Mail Steam
shin Co.'S Once San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

CLOSED UP.-Tbe store of II. Berwin, Of Grass
Valley. was closed up lGst week. in consequence.
OF several attachment suits being commenced
against him by his creditors in San Francisco.
Suits were commenced in the District Court by
the following parties H. Reyman, for $3,152i
Benjamin Cohn. for $2.lO4; GOldstOne, Fried
lander & Co., for $3,2OO; King, Berwin d Co.,
for $l,335 so; Neustadter Bros, for $537; Rein
hArdt Bros. & Co., 1881 3s-making in the ag-
gregate, $lO,659 8S, for which attachments
we're issued.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

FOURTH OF JuLY.-The Nevada Rifles, with a
patriotic remembrance of the times which tried
mems soHls,-which should ever characterize
our citizen soldiery,-are to give q grand ball
on the 5th of July next at the COurs House.
The preparations going on, and the activity Of
the various committees, warrant US in the pre-
diction that the ball in question will be one Of
the most pleasant ever given in our county.
We are glad to see that Are aud Frazer river
fever hare not. in the least. checked the public
spirit of the Rifles
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

INDIAN wAR.-We learn from the Globe, that
prompt action is being taken by Gen. Clarke in
regard to the Indian war. The disastrous in
tellgence from Col. S:eptOe's command was no
sooner received, than orders we're at ONCE trans
mitted for the ceutering Of troops at that point
aud the prompt punishment of the Indians.
Two companies have been ordered from San
Bernardino, one from the Klamath, one from
jones' Fort aud also the Ons under the com
mand of Capt Keyes. Eight hundred regulars
will be in the esld early in AuguGt.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
MASONIC DIRECTORY.

Nevada Royal Arch Chapter No. o, meets
every Monday evening at Masonic Hail. Nevada. Visiting
Companions respectfully invited to attend.
7. II. CASW ELL n. E. II P.
J. RuDoLrH, sec'y.
r. X. Kane Lodge, No. re, r & NJ. holds
its meetings every Wednesday evening, at Masonic Hail.
Nevada. Stated meetings held the FIRST Wednesday
evening Of each month:
T. II. ROLFE, ". II,
C. c. 0REKs sec'y
Nevada Lodge, No. I3, + q a NJ. holds its
meetings Saturday evening of each week at Masonic
Hail. Nevada Stated meetings the second Saturday Of
each month. I. 7. HAWIEY, W. N.
J. F. RUDoLPH, Sec'y.
DIbble Lodge, No. 100, r. K A. H. holds its meet.
ings every Monday evening 1t Alpha, Nevada county.
Stated meetings Monday Of next proceeding full moon
W, ". WHOM w. N.
CALVIN HALL, sec'y.
Rough and Ready Lodge, No. Sc, r. and A.
NJ meets at Masonic Hall Rough Ready, every satur-
day evening Stated meetings Saturday Of or nex p,scs
ding full moon. Z. W. EOBEhIsi '" ~
WM. CooMBs Sec'y.
QuItman Lodge, No. ss, f. - A. NJ, meess@
every Saturday evening at Orleans Fiat Nevada couP
Sta ted meetings third saturday OF each month
P. 3. MOVES
l. A. sAoxEr, Secretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

REBrHDtNG.-Th work OF rebuilding the
town is progressing slowly, but steadily Yes
terday, we counted sixty-fve buildings, which
had been put up and commenced since the fire,
and near half Of the burnt district is now cov-
cred with houses. 1t is the design of the own
ers OF some Of the more eligible lots to erect
brick buildings upon them, and they are now
only waiting until brick can be procured.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DRY GooDs-Msssrs. Steie Cohn, No. 81 Broad street
have just received the largest and most complete assort
ment of Dry Goods brought this place which they
sell at reduced rates.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

FAREWELL SERNoN.-Rev. J. II. Warren de-
ivered bis farewell sermon at the Congresa-
tional Church last Sunday. He intends leaving
in short time, and we believe designs locating
AT the Mission Dolores
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

as- We would call attention to the Card of DR.. VAN
ZASDr Of San Francisco who treating Eye and Ear di
seases with truly great since his return from
abroad Office in wrght's Building s. W. Of Mont
gomery and jackson streets where he may be consulted
daily. lS3m
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

BACKED DoYN.-ThO foot race WHICH was
made up between soda Bill' and Jack Maiden,
to be run last Sunday at Hughes race track,
did not come off as announced. Maiden backed
dsrn and paid the forfeit
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
HOTELS.
NATIONAL EXCHANGE.

No "a BROAD STREET NEVADA
TJNHE undersigned late propretors OF the UNITED STATE
/ HOTEL, having leased BIckmell's Block and hand
somey fitted il up throughout prepared to accom-
modate permanent and transient Boarders in style
surpassed in the State.
The Table will at all times bo supplied with all the
reties the market affords
The Beds and Furniture are all new aud for styl'
and comfort cannot be excelled
Particular attention will be paid to the accommodation
of Ladies' and Families.
Having had long experience in the business
hdent of being able TO make the NATIONAL Of the
most desirable Hotels in the mountains.
This Block is substantially built OF Brick, and
withstood the late disastrous 1rehe airy and
well finished and from the Balconies you have splendid
view of the surrounding country.
AS- OPEN AN NIGHT "a
The Bar will be under the supervision of Mr. THOMAS
HENRY and will at all times be supplied with tue choicest
WINES, LIQUORS and CIGARS,
PEARSON IlEALY, Propretors.
Nevada Aug. 90, 1856. 46u
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

DOAD NOTICE.--NOTICE IS HEREBY
N given that the undersigned will apply To the Board Of
Supervisors of Nevada County for renewal Of License to
keep and charge toll ths Road known the PET HILL
TOLL ROAD in sid County and State OF California the
first Monday In August, 1858, soon thereafter
hearing can be had.
Nevada, June 5th 1S6s.-36.4w
JACOD HYATT
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16

CHERIFF's SALE.-By virtue OF a Decree
- and order Of sale to directed md issued out Of the
Hon District Court Of the 14th judicial District and for
Nevada county and State Of California, judgment
dsred in said Court the 10th day of May A D. 1858 In
favor Of LORENZO HANER and against 81 ROSENIiEIh
for the Of three hundred and seventy two dollars
principal debt together with interest the said Of
1872 at the rate of ten cent per annum from the
dton Of judgment until paid, together with all costs Of
suit taxed at s5e b for the sale Of the following descrbod
property TO wit That property lying api being in Hum
bug City sometimes called BlOomIeh. state and
County aforesaid being two story frame building about
twenty four feet front aud hundred feet heeabouts
deep with three story porco. together with the lot Of
land which the IL cd beug the west side
Of Main street. about trty fee front, and hundred
feet back bounded the west side by the lot oecu
pied by schaG provision stare for Grocery sore) and
the northwest by this Livery Stable known frank
Johns with appurtenances
Notice is hereby given that will expose at public sale
the highest bidder for cash in front of the Court House
door in the city Nevada all the above described proper
ty TUESDAY the 22d day Of June A. 1855 between
the hours OF 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock P NJ TO satisfy
and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this lst day OF June, 1865.
35.h s. W. BORING. SherEN. C.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
CHERIFFns sALLE.-ny vIrtue Of en Es-

CHERIFF'S SALLE.-By virtue Of mn Ex-
- ecuton 10 directed issued from the Hon District
Court OF the 9th judicial District in aud for the County Of
Sacramento and State Of California judgment rend
ed in fRd Court the 9th day July A. D. 1856 in ia
vor Of WIN. MCEl ROY and :. PETERSON, and against
JOSHUA HARDING for the of three hundred and two
dollars and ty cents debt with interest the said
Of S302 81 from the 9th day Of July 1855 at the
Of ten per cent per from the rendition OF judgment
until paid together with S5 IS costs OF suit have low
eed upon and seized the following described property to
wit All this right title and interest of the within named
defendant Of aud 10 certain ranch and improvements
and all the appurenances thereunto belonging in any
wise appertaning also dwelling house situated the
described ranch about three miles from the town e. Grass
Valley the Ohio Saw Mill and known the Ashvile
Ranch also the growing crops standing thereon, consist
Ing Of Barley Oats and Hay.
Notice Is hereby given that will expose at public sails
the above described property in front Of the Court House
the City Of Nevada the highest bidder cash
on TUESDAY the 29th day OF Jane A d. 1885, between
the hours of O'Clock A. NJ, and o'clock r. NJ to satisfy
and pay said Judgment.
Given under my hand this Sth dsy OF June 1858.
s. w. BORING. sheriff n. c.
S6h By In. BURRgLL, Deputy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-06-16
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