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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-24

THE GOLD MINES OF NORTH CARoI1NA-At
the last meeting of the Boston Natural History
Society, DR.. c. I. Jackson gave an account of his
recent visit to the gold mines of Guford, Davidson
and Montgomery, North Carolina:
The veins are in argillaceous slate In the Gull
ford mines, originally opened for gold, which
occurs in the decomposed rock on the sides of the
vein, copper is found at the contact of the granite
with arglaceous slate. There is also a vein Of
quartz, with sui phuret of copper, eight feet thick
At the Washington mine, Davidson County, the
ore is brown blende with argentiferous gaena,
containing PARTICLES of gold. In trying to drive off
the zine much silver was lost. The old Welsh
buddle is now used for washing, with great profit
The Steel Gold Mine in Montgomery county, is
rich. The gold is associated with blende and ar
gentiferous gaena, the rock being argaceous slate
with veins of quartz. This is richer than most of
the California gold veins. Before being washed
its value may be estimated safely at from $500 to
$500 ton. North Carolina is a remarkable mine
raj State, though mining is not generally carried
on by the people, who follow agricultural pursuits
and only wash out little gold as an exceptional
employment, and with the rudest implements
Ruh:morc Exchange
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-24

singular occurrence in the administration of Justice
happened recently in the Court of Quarter Sessions
of Philadelphia. 1t was the trial of an offender
against the laws nearly month after the death of
the individual. Death is usually considered
liquidation of all indebtedness, as far as the person
of the debtor is concerned but offended Justice is
not easily satisfied, and while it frequently allows
living criminal to escape with impunity, it is not
willing to release dead one from accountability
An unfortunate woman, accused Of arson, died
in the county prison the 4th Of last July.
Notwithstanding this fact was duly made known
to the officers of the law, ard which should have
been sufficient to have quashed all proceedings
against her, the unfortunate criminal was arragned
month afterwards, plea of not guilty entered,
and she was acquitted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-24
LAST AND FINAL NOTICE

Is hereby given that all Notes and Accounts due the
cid firm Of DRUCKER g. SOMMERS will be
placed in the hands Of Attorney if not settled before
the Ist of October next as determined TO close
the old Business.
Charlotte, July 81, 1853. l9-2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-08-24
4 MORMON MARKET HOUSE.

a market-place has been erected in rear Of the
camp where the Saints may bring their notions and
sell them under the protection Of guard. Milk,
buttcrmik, butter, eggs, cheese, onions and pota-
toes are the staples, milk at twenty-five cents per
quart butter sixty cents per pound, eggs sixty
cents per dozen, cheese fifty cents per pound,
onions twenty-five cents small bunch, old rota-
toes two dollars, and four dollars per bu8hel
are the usual prices.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

Two ATTEMPTS AT SUIcIDE-A FTzzLE.-On
Sunday morning last, John Long Constable OF
Rough & Ready township, went into q bar
room, at Rough & Ready, and called for some
thing to drink. He then took vial of lauda-
mum from his pocket, poured the contents into
his liquor. and holding NJ the vial remarked to
those in the room, Here, boys, is the last OF
me-" He then drank the contents Of the glass,
and soon became dizzy aud fell over. A phys
iean was called in. who soon succeeded in re-
storihg the would-be-suicide to his senses. 1t
seems that Long had previously informed a
gentleman that he intended to commit suicide.
The physician advised him, the next time he
wanted to kill himself, to go off into the woods
where no one could see him.
A Mrs. Keyser, an acquaintance of Long, al
50 took dose of laudanum the same morning.
But she succeeded in making her suicidal inten-
tions public, and We are happy to chronicle the
fact that she "still lives"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
MORNING, AUGUST Is. 1858.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ASSESSMENT OF NEVADA TowSsHR.-Messrs.
Allen and Van Hagan, who have been engaged
for some weeks past in assessing the property
Of Nevada township, inform us that the amount
thus far assessed fOOts up $I,S43,727, and that
they know Of about $40, 900 worth Of property
which will be added TO the list, making total
Of about 81 ,363.727. The taxable property Of
the township last year was 81, ,l34.Oso. showing
and increase for the year in this township alone
Of over quarter Of million of dollars. But
for the destruction Of property by the fire of
last May, the increase would have fallen little
short Of half million Of dollars. BY special
act OF the Legislature, the Assessor is given
until the first of September to make up the as
scssment roll, and We learn that the work win
not be completed until about that time. The
taxable property of the county will exceed
rather than fall short of four millions Of dol
lars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

WOULDN'T TRUST THE CoUNTY.-The papers in
the Plumer case were made out by the Clerk Of
the District Court Of this county, and duly
transmitted by express TO the Clerk Of Yuba
county, but at last accounts they were lying in
the express Office at Marysville. 1t seems that
the Clerk here did not pay the Express charge
of one dollar, which was very proper, as the
case had been transferred and the costs were
necessarily ehargcable TO our county. by the
Clerk there. But the Yuba Clerk refused to
pay the Express charge and take the papers,
either because he hadn't the money, or else was
afraid TO trust the county for the dollar.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

ALARM or FRE.-About half past two o'clock,
Sunday afternoon, smoke was discovered issu-
ing from under the sidewalk in front Of the
New York Hotel. Broad street A lot Of shaw
ings had been LETT under the sidewalk. and the
fre is supposed to have caught from lighted
cigar stump which had been careIessly dropped
ard fallen through between the boards The
shavings had just commenced blazing when the
FIRE was discovered. An alarm was instantly
raised, and large crc~d rushed to the place.
The fire was put out with little difficulty, and
no damage done.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

THE GRAss VALLEY TRAGEDY.-John McCabe,
Alexander Griffin. Michael McGee, Patrick Har-
rngton, Mel. Casey and p. Shield, were indct-
ed by the grand jury last week for the murder
ofJames McMurtry, at Grass Valley, on the
first day OF July last. They were arraigned be-
fore the District Court on Monday. and each
plead not guilty. Their trials will be called up
separately. as set d0Wn in the Indictment. The
trial of McCabe will take place on the 6rst
Wednesday Of the next term of the Court, and
the trial OF Griffin on the Monday succeeding.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

For SUPERVISOR We learn that Henry Ev-
erctt is an independent candidate for Supervi-
sor Of the Sd District, composed Of the townships
of Eureka and Bridgeport Mr.. Everett has held
abe oflce Of Supervisor for one year and is one
of the best mea that can be selected in the
couaty for that position. The Supervisor elect
cd from the third district holds the Office three
years, and it is important that q man OF inteli-
Eence and good business capacity of selected
Such man is Mr.. Everett
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-An eminent deni-
zen of this place, who rejoices in the sObrtguet
of "Sprightly," arrived in town on Monday.
We are informed that while all his mental en-
ergies have been devoted to Lecompton, he has
kept bis eye successfully peeled for the next
County Clerkship, and are Informed that he
reports the people all right We are of the
opinion that il Sprghtly cannot right he sove-
reigns they are far gone
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
~ DIR. L. J. Czaplxay.-we would direct the

RS DIR. L. J. Czapl<ny.-we would direct the es-
pecai attention Of invads to perusa Of Dr. L. J. Cap
kays advertisement 20 be oand in another column Of this
paper in order place the services Of learned and
reneed physician within their reach. So much III has
been inflicted the human family from the pernicious and
ignorant practices of empires that it seems as We were
filling bounden duty to known where judeous re-
lief be obtained To those unfortunate enough to Hu
fer from the effects Of sexual private Diseases their
itreatment cheerfully commend Dr. l. J. cIapkay
Of scientific and requirements possess
ing all the requisites from long experience and acknow
edged skill for the successful practice Of his profession
Having made sexual complaints especial study like the
celebrated Rcord Of Paris, he is enabled to guarantee
speedy and permanent in all of private chron
disease, whether the effects of conagOn setAbuse
loss Of virty and in order that patients at distance
may avail themselves of his advice free consultation by
letter Ia open them The knowledge that have Of
the numerous he has effected Of which Of
long standing leads to place much faith in nr Cs ef
hcacy and commend him to the confidence OF those in i'll
health. DR. Czapkays Office is in Sacramento street. be-
low Montgomery, nearly opposite the Pacific Mail Steam
ship Co.'S ONCE San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

EUREKA LAKE Ce.-We understand that the
Eureka Lake Co. have purchased Of Messrs.
Marsh & Tisdalc, the Spring Greek and Hum
bug bitches. and are now supplying by means
Of their lakes, water to those. heretofore dry
sections Of the county, Columbia and Noate-
yuma Hills. The ditch of the Eureka Lake Co.
isnow the longest the county, and we be-
iieVe longer than any other in the Ststc-being
Eore than sixty miles in q direct line
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

CONTRACTS AWARDED. The contract for
boarding the County prisoners, was yesterday
awarded by the Supervisors 10 Messrs. Pearson
d Heay, at five dollars per week. for each
prisoner. The county printing and advertising
was awarded to the Journal for one year, for
two hundred dollars, that being the lowest bid
for the work
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

HosE MANuFACToRY.--Mr. w. D. Terry has
again commenced the manufacturing of duck
hose. at his shop on Broad street, opposite the
Golden Gate Hotel, and is now prepared to fll
all orders at short notice. Mr.. Terry UNDER
stands his business thoroughly, and miners in
want of hose for hydraulic mining will do well
to give him a call.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

CHERIFE"S SALE.-By virtue of ala exeeu-
- ton to directed and issued out of the Hon. district
Court Of the l4th Judicial District in and for the County
Of Nevada and State Of California Judgment rendered
In said Court tho 10th day of Aug 1868. In favor
Of J. b. ROBERTS, and w. G. NlSli, and against J. 5.
LANDEKER for the Of eghtysix dollars and ninety
fye cents suit have levied upon aud seized the
following described real property situate lying and being
in City and County of Nevada to wit Commencing at
the northwest OF lot belonging to John H. Bostwie
and lying between Main and Winter streets at the
post thereof and running thence SO feet eight inches
along Winter street TO the northwest of lot
formerly occupied by said defendant upon which is
erected stable corner thence along the line
Of said lot north 72' east the distance Of ll3 feet six
inches to Main street. thence Nam street running south
22 east n eet nine inches southeast on Main
street. thence along the line OF said Bostwcks lot the da
tance Of 05 feet eight inches TO the southwest corner he
place OF hegnnng Also the certain other lot Of ana heS
above and adjoining the upon which the sad siso"
erected being the lot opposite to the properly OF l. H.
Caswel.
Notice is hereby given that will expose At puohe sac
ali the above described property 70 the highest bidder Zoe
cash in front of the Court House door in the ey o nevada
IN TUESDAY tho 3lst day Of August A. d. ie5S between
the hours Of 10 O'Clock a. NJ. aud o'clock 7, d.
Gven unde. my hand, .his 10th day OF august 1855
z5.ta = W. bVNLNui SaerlH W
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

pIEn.-Michael Shea. who was wounded 8
few weeks ago at Grass Valley, in the ARRAY
which resulted in the death of McMurtry, died
last Friday at the county hospital, from the ef
feet Of bis wound.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
CHEnltEvs sALE.-By virtse Of an E1e-

OHERlkE7S SALE.-By virtue Of Exe-
- cution to me directed and issued out Of the Hon Dis
tct Court Of the 18th Judicial District in and the
County of Nevada and State of California Judgment
rendered in said Court the Sd day August u 1858
in favor Of T. w SCHAAF and against PETER wIiEEIAN,
PETER NICHOLS AIONZO HANER and STEPHEN ARTZ.
for the Of nine hundred and eighteen dollars and
sixteen cents (deb with interest the Of $500 e5
100 at the rate per per month from the Sd day
Of August 1855 until paid also, interest the of
Sl5 2llO0 at the rate of ten per cent per until
paid together with $50 95 10 costs Of suit have levied
upon and seized the following described property which
heretofore attached the l4h day Of Nav, 1858 TO
wit All the right title and ntees of the within named
defendants Of in and to certain Saw Mil located about
half mile from the town of North Bloomfield, and known
Finders 4 Co.. Saw Mill.
Notice is hereby given that will expose TO public sale
TO the highest bidder for cash all the above described prop
crty in front of the Court House door in the city Of Ne
vada, TUESDAY the 7th day Of Sept, A. n. 1858,
between the hours Of 10 o'clock A. NJ. and O'Clock NJ
to satisfy and pay said judgment
Given under my hand this the l7th day of Aug 1855.
s. W. BORING, Sheriff
45-td Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.

c. Wilson EIll, Of Nevada, is Candidate for the
Office County Judge for Nevada County at the ensuing
general Election 4a-te
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

Too LATE.-We received a communication
yesterday evening, from French Corral; but it
cane too late for publication il this i,suc
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
C,nERIFF,s sALE.-ny vlrtne OF peeree

CtHERIFF"S SALE,--By virtue of Decree
- and Order VI sale to directed and issued out Of tho
Hon District Court Of the li Judicial District IN and for
the County Of Nevada and State Of California udg
nent rendered the 9th day OF August A. 4 1855 In favor
Of N. u lsAMAN and against WM. Galley, for the SUM
Of nine hundred and eighty dollars and eighty cents debt
and interest to date, with interest the principal mt the
rate Of three per cent per month from the rendition of
judgment until paid together with $50 26 100 costs Of su
for tho sale Of the following described properly TO witt
The mortgagod premises consisting Of ceItain property
lying and being In the County and State Aforesaid viz
full and undivided oneourth incris share in tha
North San Juan saw Mill COnpanys effects. comprising
one Steam Saw Mil, one Ba n one Dwelling House.
Office, and about three Of land less,
which said Saw Mill aud ether buildings erected and
lying contiguous 10 the town Of North Juan at the
point where the roads to Sebastopo and Sweetand forks
Also. included within the said Mil Coz eocts certain
lands with the lumber thereon in the vicinity Of the said
town Of North San Juan ctmed and owned by the said
NIL Co. part of which is enclosed by substantial fence
NOrhups Ranch together with all the appurtsnan
ces thereuntO belonging.
Notice Is hereby given that will expose 10 public sale
the above described property to the highest bidder foe
cash in front Of the Court House door In the City Of NevA
da TUESDAY the 3st day Of august 1858 between tho
hours Of ten O'Clock M and four o'clock M to satisfy
and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this lOih dag Of August 1858.
$. W. BORING,
45-td Sheriff Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
NATIONAL EXCHANGE.

No "a BROAD STREET, NEVADA.
INHE unders gned late propretors OF the UNITED STATES
/ HorkG having leased Biclxnells Block and hand
somely tted up throughout prepared to accom-
modae permanent and transient Boarders In style un-
surpassed IN the state.
The Table will at all times be supplied with all the
rieties the market affords.
The Beds aud Furniture are all new and for style
and comfort, cannot he cXcclled.
Particular attention will be paid to the accommodation
Of Ladies' and Families.
Having had long experience in the business wo are con-
ndcnt of being able make the NATIONAL, one Of the
most desirable Hotels IN the mountains,
This Block IS substantially built Of Brick, and
vthstood the late disastrous rete airy and
well finished aud from the Balconies you have splendid
view of the surrounding country.
E1- OPEN ALL NIGHT ia
The Bar will be under the supervision Of Ar THOMAS
HENRY snd will at all times be supplied with choicest
WINES LIQUORS and CIGARS.
PEARSON IIEALY, Propietors.
Nevada Aug 30 lSh6 4O-tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
j. r. EG "A MS
Steam Refined Candy Mandatory

q. ~ II ". ~ 4N -
Steam Refined Candy Mandatory,
NO SO MONTGOMERY STREET,
Between Bush and Sutter Streets, san francisco,
Poets sing of the speies in Indian Isles,
OF the citron, the rge and lime;
They sing of the fragrance so lavish dinusd,
by the breeze in each tropical cline.
Let the epcure boast OF each hieh-favor'd dish,
The favor Of wines or French brandy
Yet none of the lst named above compare
With J. Regans steam Rehn'd CandyN
Rich spices and fruits and sweet aovsrs may be good
Or dishes for epicures dainty;
But the question in this viii not debate,
Yet each have admirers in plenty.
Withal, there none of them half 50 well priced
From the sweet prattling child TO the dandy
As that sweetest OF streets, everywhere idaliyed--
mean Regan's Steam Refine d Candy.n
"Regan" wes frst on the Pacific Coast
Who made coniections--the fact Is known we'll;
Tho twas seven years since. he continues II still,
And ses by Wholesale and retail
lie is selling his stock az such reduced rates.
That purchasers are always handy.
And they find each variety known TO the trade,
Among Regan's steam ReGn'd Candy
Here's an hundred varieties that need not be namd
And being made by the new improved process;
He eau sell his goods cheaper than any other man.
For parties, TO families on grocers.
OF French candles Totr, his assartmout Is large M
And buyers will find II most handy, ts5.f e
To call or send for their holiday stock right away
OIL Regans ''Steam Rehr'd Candy" tg-u
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18

Notice Is hereby given that the above fae is
postponed until SATURDAY the 4th day of September,
1855 j. II. HARRISON, Administrator
OF the estate of J. S. Harrison. deceased.
IMPORTATION WANTED.-of JOS. H. BEv.
i ANS. who went California from Lewis County No.
in 1850, any information in regard to him would be thank
fully received by his wife and friends.
address L. c. Bevans Canton. Lewis County Mo.
RS- California papers please copy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
CHERIFFys sAI4Il,-By virtue Of an c1ecu-

CHERIFF"S SAI4E---By virtue of an eIecu-
- ton 10 directed and issued OF the Hon. District
Court Of the 4th Judicial District In and for the County of
Nevada and State of California Judgment rendered Ia
said Court the ID day of August A. d. 1855 IN favor
of kasper APP lie and against John Basssuf for the
Of three hundred aud Gyeght dollars (dcbt with inter
est at he rate Of ten per cent per from the rendl
ton Of Judgment until paid together with $50 rs 100 costa
nf snt; have levied upon and seized the oowinr de-
scrbed property which heretofore attlched ths
18th day Of June, 1858 at u o'clock r. NJ 10 witt All
the right title and Interest of defcndent in and to tho
Nevada city together with the lot upon which the
stands Also the house and lot Pine street between
James nnns Book store and Hughes Blacksmith shop
with all the appurtsnanoes.
Notice Is hereby given that will expose to public sale
tho above described property TO the highest bidder for cash
In front Of the Court House door in in the city Of Nevaka
TUESDAY the oath day Of Aug 1858 between the hours
Of 10 o'clock A. and O'Clock M satisfy and pay
said judgment.
Given under my hand this 3ri day Of Aug. 1853
s. W. EoRlNG Sheriff. N. C.
BY Ed BrRRELL, neputy. a.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
NOTICE TO NULL OWNERS n

NOTICE TO MILL OWNERS !!
I WOULD CALL YOUR PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO A
i Nav and Superior article Of
LURRICATING OIL, FOR ENGINES,
And Machinery of all kinds. II will without gum
ming up and win be saving Of is per cent lard.
Also for sale large stock Of Iinseed Lard Polar and
other Oils at less than before offered in Nevada FOR
CASH.
GEO 0 XIIRoURNE.
Ns-ada March io-i isss-c3Sm
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-18
4 DNIINIsTRATOR's NOTIcE.-By v

A DMINISTHATOIk'S NOTICE.-By virtue
n Of Order duly made by the Probate Court in and
for the County Of Nevada upon the Goth day of July 1855
Notice Is hereby given, That on SATURDAY, the
2sth day of August, A. d. 1855 II O'Clock NJ of that
day in front of the Court House door, in the city of Ne
vada there will be exposed for sale at pnbc auction and
will be sold to the highest and best bidder therefor, the
following described property situate in said county ow
Set OF Mining Claims, situated on Wet Hill in
the town of Nevada, formerly known as the Woodsde
Iiggngs;
Also, Water Ditch, known as HARRISON & KFI.-
LOGGS BITCH, taking the water from Little Deer Greek
short dista nee above the head Of the Union Ditch
called
Also, Two Sets of Mining Claims, situated at
Brlseye Ravine in Nevada Township:
Also, One Interest iu Quartz Ledge, at Mud
Flat. in Nevada Township:
Said property being known the property Of and
stituting the realty belonging TO the Estate Of JOSEPH S.
HARRISON. deceased
TkRMs-one- half cash. one.hslf in six months.
J. H. HARRISON. Administrator
OF the Estate of J. s. Harrison, deceased
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