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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

Precious SroNEs-A correspondent of the
San Joaquin Republican, has the following. in
relation to the alleged discovery of diamonds
and opals near Knights Ferry:
One gentleman showed me diamond which
he found in Dents Gulch. and there has been a
great many opals of different varieties picked
up in the last few days. Parties are out every
day gandering over the hills looking for them.
our senator elect, George w. Dent. found one
as large as hens egg. Another gentleman
has twenty or thirty in his possession. The
mind of the public is divided pom the value Of
Knights Ferry opals. Some think they are
very. valuable, while others think they are
worthless.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

PLENARY ISDULGESCE.-Thc Monitor, OF Nov.
goth, contains long pastoral letter from Jo-
seph Sardoc, Archbishop OF San Francisco, ad
dressed to the clergy ard laity of the diocess.
informing them that Pope Plus TX has granted
- plenary indulgence to all the faithful
throughout the universe" The pastors arc re.
quested to explain to their respective nocks the
nature Of an indulgence, (which is neither .
permission TO commit sin in future, or the for
giveness of past guilt or the remission of the
eternal punishment due to mortal sin, as, un-
fortunately, many Of our separated brethren
arc taught to believe; but it is the remission of
temporal punishment due to sin after the guilt
has been remitted."
The indulgence may be gained during the
prescn month, by complying with the follow
ing conditions:
l. To fast one day, at option, within the time
specified.
2. To receive the Sacraments of Pcnance and
the Eucharist
3. To visit three Churches appointed by the
Ordinary. or one Church three times, aud pray
for the unity of Christendon.
4. To give alms to the poor, and to contrib
ute. as each ones devotion may prompt him,
to the Association for the Propagation Of the
Faith.
The Pastor, or confessor, may commute any
of the conditions that may be impracticable
except confession aud communion.
Children not yet admitted to their first CON-
vNsssss~~ ~As~s-> A. ;-I.slS.~-.N
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

STARVED INTO SUBMISSION members of
the San Francisco chain-gang refused to 90 to
work, on Wednesday last. and the chief of no.
lice ordered that they be allowed no food or
water until they submitted. They all declared
they would starve rather than submit. and
some Of them remained without food for sixty
hours. others having submitted after .taryino
torty-eight hours. The contest wa, al unronal
me. aud the leaders having sgnided their vii
lingnesS to submit to the rules, were supplied
with food on Friday, and again went to their
work.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

SHOOTING AFFRAY.-A difficulty occurred last
Saturday evening. at San Francisco. between
B. F. Moulton and Jos. f. Brewer the door
keeper AZ the Lyceum, VINO nad refused 10 ad-
init Moulton gratis. After the performance.
they began talking at the bar, up stairs. and
then came down, and after passing few yards
up Washington street, came to blows, when
John Wilson rushed between them. but not in
time to prevent Brewer from firing pistol at
Moulton. who dropped senseless. The hall
struck the angle of the forehead and temple.
over the left eye. and is supposed to have split.
one part glancing Off while the other entered
aud lodged at the base Of the brain. There is
but little chance of his recovery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01
aulels.,lxsr and Gold Mines.

Two or three newspaper editors Of this State,
who have no opinions of their own, but reflect
what they suppose to be the opinion of the pow
ers that be- are endeRvoring TO give partisan
character to the suit instituted by government
officers to obtain possession of the New Alma
den mirc. The views Of others, who regard
the action Of the government as dangerous
precedent are attributed solely to desire to
cast odum upon the administration. 1t il
common fault of those who are governed solely
by sordid motives TO attribute like motives to
the acts aud opnonf Of others; having no in
dependence Of their own, they cannot imagine
il possible that others should think aud act ac-
cordlng to the dictates of their own judgment.
The Opposition press" are accused Of trying
to create q prejudice against the administra-
tion, for the purpose of influencing future elcc.
tiona. Il is difficult to determine what 10 meant
by she opposition press" but we presume the
term 10 applied to such papers a. did not sup
port the views of the President in regard to
Kansas afairs. The fact is entirely ignored,
that the only papers that have advanced re-
spectacle argument in support VI the acts of the
government officials in this case. were among
the most bitter opponents Of the Presidents
Kansas policy, and strange rs it may seem,
these very papers are accusing others Of differ
ing with them from desire to injure the ad-
ministration. 1t will be in keeping now for the
Lecompton press to rank the Alta, Bulletin and
Sacramento Bee as sound Democratic organs,
although not one Of them were ever accused Of
giving utterance to Democratic idea.
An attempt has been made to create the i'm
preston that the claimants Of the New Alma
den niue, are holding it under aSpanish grant
and that the government is merely opposing q
confirmation of the title, as was done in the
case Of the Mariposa ranch. But this is not the
case. While the Mariposa ranch was in litga-
tion the government never attempted to get
made to prevent Col. Fremont or any one else
from working them. But in the New Almaden
case the Courts have enjoined the owners from
working the mine, without reference TO the
ownership Of the land. The mine is held by
the New Almaden Co. on the same principle
that the gold mines are held and worked by the
miners in other parts Of the State; the only diff
ference being that the former were in quiet
possession before the country was ceded to the
United States. II was held under the Mexican
mining laws, which do not differ from the Gus.
toms of the miners. The title to the land was
claimed by others, but there was no dispute as
to the title TO tho mine. Should the govern
ment now attempt to oust the claimants from
gold mine, on the plea that it was taken up and
worked before California WAS ceded to the Uni
ted States, the case would be precisely similar
to the one instituted to recover this quicksilver
mine.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01
DIED.

At his residence, in the town Of sweetland Hsvad.
county. Nov oath, of typhoid pneumonia, CuARlH q
SwEETLASD in the 40th year Of his age.
Mr. sweetand was born in Botetourt county Va vh.,.
he has mother brother and sisters living from,
which place he went to Tennessee thence to Texas Ana
from there he mm:graed to California in 1882 He
brother Of Henry p. Sweeand Esq the founder Of IN.
town which bears the family name and who is now intb.
States-and has another brother here who was with h,
when he died Mr. Sweetland was good citizen /. ma,
Of unassuming upright character and had large ere.
Of acquaintance His remains were inferred At N-,h
San Juan and his funeral largely attended and resp.st
fully soemnzed. Press
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

TIE CHA MISEs.-A correspondent of -.
Los Angeles Vineyard, writing from San r.
nardino under date OF Nov. llth. says:
There is now mnch excitement ralo,;-
the late gold discoveries on the Gila rivo. 70
would inform You that l heard from NJ W.
Howeth, late immigrant from Texas. who W. ".
detained twelve days in the mines, that Il ss Va.
the opinion of Col. Snvely, who discovered ~
gold, that the area of the mines was onts IN sne
ited and the miners had declined in nmni.n- t.ul-
from about rs to so. DR.. Riddle aud his thsas
sons had packed dirt about one quarter ~ =
mile, and washed out $50 in one day' 49,
the same hanps bad obtained $40 anotbss
day. Whether this yield lasted any longer |,
not stated or known by Mr.. Howeti. The a.
cline Of the number of miners is unfayorah,ou..-
the idea of much gold in that region. Wv W
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY. DEC. l. 1853.
Mining.

A gentleman from Hunts Hill informs rs
that the miners and other residents are making
extensive preparations for an active mining
season. The mining at this place IL carried on
altogether by tunneliug. and the gold is obtain
ed from a blue cement which Is so hard that 1t
has to be crushed in mills. Several OF these
mills which are constructed like quartz mills,
have been in operation for some months, and
otbers are now being constructed. The lead OF
cement is supposed to be the bed Of an ancient
river and in some places is two hundred ieet
beneath the surface. Some OF the tunnels have
been run a great length aud at an immense ex-
pense. The tunnel of the Gougeye Co. is from
eight hundred to a thousand feet in length, aud
that of the Eastern Co. nearly as long. These
companies each employ large number OF
hands, and for the past year or two have been
taking out immense quantities OF gold. Seve-
raj new companies have commenced operations
this fall. The labor and expense Of open
inc claims is great, but all the companies that
have persevered have been rewarded for their
labor.
Messrs. Woodrng Shaefer Co. took out OF
their diggings on Oregon Hill, last week. s4,-
$50. being the work of four hands for thirty
days. These diggings are known as the Reube
Moore claims, and we're purchased by the pres
ent proprietors about two months ago, for
$l,60O.
The water from the South Yuba river was
brought to the vicinity OF Nevada last week. by
way of the Rock Greek and South Yuba bitches.
The length of ditch through which the water is
brought ia about forty miles. The late rain
and snow has had the effect to raise the streams
high up in the mountains, and by means of this
ditch water is already furnished in many local
tiles which have heretofore been without n sup
ply until ate in the winter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

DIscHARGED.-The examination of o. Ames
for shooting Oscar Case the stage driver, took
place at Nicholas last week. Aner the testi-
mony was concluded. Justice Hart remarked
that it was plain case of selfdefense, aud or
dered that Ames be discharged. The evidence
as published in the Marysville DsmoerGt, makes
it out clear case Of self.defense; the witnesses,
however. were the driver aud passengers OF the
opposition stage. upon which Ames was riding
when the shooting occurred, II ia stated that
Case. the wounded man, 10 still in critical
condition.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

FKrAs AecsDss~. N~. NiehaeI Craddock was
killed at North San Juan. on Monday, Nov.
22d. From the Press Of Saturday, we gather
the following particulars Of the fatal accident /:
The unfortunate man was driving team on
the hill. when the horses stared to run, and
some boards on which he was seated slipped of
and precptated him to the ground in such a
manner that the wagon wheels passed over his
breast, crushing in the ribs on the left side.
He was Immediately taken to the residence of
Mr. Harrington, near where he was hurt. and
soon after expired. Mr. Craddock was about
fifty years of age, aud leaves a wife and seve-
raj children. He formerly resided at Har-
mory. Indiana, aud came to this State in 1852.
The deceased was buried on Wednesday, by the
San Juan Lodge of Odd Fellows of which or.
der be had been a prominent member.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

E ARTHQrAKEs Two violent shocks Of the
earth occurred at San Francisco. and other
places, at about half past twelve o'clock last
Friday morning. The first shock lasted about
ten seconds an interval Of some seconds sue
ccedcd. when the second aud more violent
shock occurred, which continued about twenty
seconds. The vibrations were from northwest
to southeast. The city was we'll shaken up.
and great CONSERVATION prevailed for a short
time. After the first shock, the city was light
ed up as II by magic, and when the second
shock commenced thousands Of people rushed
into the street in their night-clothes. The cd
residents. who were accustomed TO similar i.i-
tations soon retired but the inexperienced new
cOmcrs paced the streets till morning. Tho
shock is said to be the most violent ever felt a.
the Bay city. although little damage was done
TO the buildings The shock was also felt at
San Jose, Oakland, Martinez, and
other places, about the same time. The Insane
Asyl lum at Stockton, was shaken 20 severely
that the plastcring fell from the walls of the
building. It WAS not felt in the mountains.
Fears are entertained that the shock was much
moro violent down the coast, and that great
damage has been done.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

The CHINESE IN MARIPOsA.--The miners of
Aqua Frio, Mariposa county, held NEE ting on
the goth of November, at which they resolved
that III ANY Chinese stop within the district for
The purpose of mining. they mnst leave within
i"rty-eght hours after being notified by at least
three miners; if not, the miners in the locality
or district shall compel them to leave, aud in-
fct such punishment as they may deem proper"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

STOCKTON AND KANSAS CTTr MArI.-Thc mail
from Kansas City. Missouri, to Stockton. ar.
rived at the latter place. on Wednesday last.
having made the trip in ifty-one days-being
nlIie days less than schedule time. 1t brings
no news of Importance. The. Navajo and Mo.
have Indians are reported to be hostile and
troublesome, aud the account of the massacre
of immigrants on the Colorado is confirmed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

CARSON YAILEY.-A dispatch to the Union.
dated Genoa. Carson Valley, Nov. 2slh. says:
The Humboldt Telegraph is now in full ope-
ration ~ this place. There is much excitement.
The press for the Territorial Enterprise arrived
here last night. The first number will be issued
by the llth Of December.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

SroLIATIoS OF A NAN OF LErrERs.-we learn
from the Trinity Journal that Professor George
WAshIngton Newton Raenhart, well known in
the literary circles of the State. was robbed a
few days ago. between Weaverville and Trinity
Center. The robbers tied the Profsssor's hands
and thereafter extracted fifteen dollars. several
copies Of the Telegram, and numerous nnan-
ished manuscripts. ell Of which they generously
The money.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01
An All.rea lr.ehanleal Invsntion.

A correspondent Of the San Joaquin Republi-
can, writing from Knights Ferry, under date
Of November 18th. gives an account Of q won
derful machine said to have been invented re-
Gently ct that place. It lie called "Rannie,s
self-working pump" It is claimed that this
machine will make certain quantity Of water
raise itself twenty-eight feet higher than its
own level. To the outside public. the writer
truly says, this will appear an impossibility;
but Of the practical mechanics who have seen
the model, fully one-half say 1t will do all its
inventor claims. The proprietors say that in
the course of two months they will have ma
chine 10 operation, when all doubts will be re.
moved.
We regard the invention OF a machine to do
what is claimed for this one, IS altogether i'm
probable; but we are not disposed to fix bounds
TO mechanical inventions, and shall not there
fore pronounce it an impossibility. The mere
mention that such machine has been invented
naturally sets one tO.thinking its advantages,
and OF the revolution it would create in the
working of machinery. Water-power would be
obtainable everywhere, and one half Of the
steam engines used to move machinery would
be done away with. A person desirous of
erecting mill, instead of getting steam en-
gine, would place water.whcel over pond
or reservoir, and with one OF "Rannie's self
working pumps" the water would raise itself
to the top Of the wheel, and the came water
could be used over and over again to turn the
wheel. All the waste would be by evaporation,
which could be supplied by small stream, or
even from well. The pump, we believe, was
invented for the purpose of raising water from
mining claims, and its advantages in this re-
spect, will readily occur TO every one. Water
can be raised by means of siphon about twen-
ty-eight feet, but in that case, the end of the
tube through which the water is discharged,
must be lower than the level of the water which
is raised. Were it not that many practical me
chanics are said to have examined "Rannie's
selfworking pump" and pronounced il a won
derful invention, we should set it down as moth
ing more than complicated siphon. As it is
we shall wait patiently until the owners gel
their machine in operation, when description
Of it, and the principle upon which it works
will doubtless be given to the public.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

LIVERY STABLE.-The livery stable erected
BY j. A. Lancaster on the old Metropolis lot,
Main street, is nearly completed, and We learn
he will move into it to-day. 1t is, we believe,
The largest and best stable ever erected in town.
The lot extends through from Main to Broad
street, so that carriages can enter from either
street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

Mr.. s. w. McAbee offers his entire stock of
Crockery. Glass ware. Cutlery. &C., at cost
He has a fine assortment of goods in his line,
and is closing out bis business with the view of
removing to the valleys for the benefit Of his
health. Thore in want OF erockery will fnd
this favorable opportunity to supply them.
selveR
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01
Bv Te1egraP1a.
Arrival Of the Overland MaIl-Election I"'
telligence-success Of DO"gias'

teIiiGemee-success Of Douglas.
SAN FRsXCIsco, Nov. 29, 1858.
The Southern Overland Mail arrived at San
Francisco at six and half P. NJ, with dates
from St. Louis to Nov. 4th.
The friends of Douglas were certain OF
majority Of the Legislature, aud were having
bonfires to celebrate the victory.
A writer for the Builetin says the defeat OF
the Administration is truly appalling. Its
candidates have not received, on an average.
thirty votes to a county. Not one thousand
voters in all Illinois, Outside Of those holding
federal appointments, cast their votes for the
Buchanan candidates.
In New York, the Republican Governor is
reported elected by 10000 majority. E. Corn
ing, from Albany, strong Lccompton man, is
defeated, but the city has gone for the Admin
istration.
Reports from Minnesota, New Jersey, Michi-
gan and Wisconsin, are favorable to the Re.
publcans.
Mason and Dallas retire from the French and
English missions in the Spring.
The President has Issued his proclamation TO
stop the departure of Gen. Walker aud his EN-
igrants.
John McCartey was hung on canal in Ma
ryland. on suspicion of robbery. but cut down
before dying. An old negro was also hung un-
til dead, by some unknown officers of Judge
Lynch for some unknown causc.
AT Cincinnati, Chas. Cook, Geo. Zeiter and
VIM. Swift, sons of respectable parents. entered
the house of Caroline Davis Zeiter commenced
a fight with a courtesan named Kate Beaureau,
cousin of Yankee Sullivan, and knocked her
down. Cook said he would master her, and
alarm. The girl recovered, and broke an earth
en- spittoon on Cooks head, when be drew a
knife and stabbed her to the heart. 7
Belle Robinson, of ST. Louis, sixteen years
old. jumped into the river from love sickness
but was rescued.
Henry Smith from Michigan and Frank Storm
from Wisconsin, were accidentally drowned in
the Missouri river
A banquet aud ball at New York. for tbs
Jews Hospital, with donations. yielded 81, 200.
The yellow fever at New Orlcaus is rcccdinl
before the !rosts.
Andrew Shcrron is canvassiug Louisiana fol-
the Governorshp.
Denver is again to be Commissioner of Indi
AN affairs.
ButtcrfcId is promised by the administration
ample prot, clion to the overland mail.
Paraguay is preparing 10 fight the U. S
squadron.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

TnE EAKTHQuAKE AT PErALuMA.-Tbe Pat.
luna Journal says: Two shocks of an earth.
quake were experienced in this vicinity Al IL
minutes before o'clock on the morning Of
FIVE seconds duration, and much noTe no"..' o"ou.
full than common. FO"e'
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

DELINQUENT TAxEs.-The pap, t. IRON the VA.
rious counties of the State come to us filed with
The delinquent tax lists of their respective
counties. II seems to be the general complain,
that the delinquent lists are unusually large
this year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

DEDIcATIoN.-We learn that the Catholic
Church, recently erected at Grass Valley, will
be dedicated on Sunday next. The services
will commence at IL o'clock. AN. The servi-
ces of the Nevada Philharmoni Society have
been engaged for the occasion, which will add
interest to the ceremonies.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

FoRwARDNG.-Our merchants and business
men generally will do well to read the adver-
tisement of the Merchants Forwarding Line"
ra Marysvile. During the winter months they
can save from s5 to $40 ton by shipping their
goods through that place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

CUNIMONS.-StnteO of California, County o. "
- vada, Township OF Little York. ss-Justces V'~'
j. f. squire J. T.. .rrv
The feoPle Of the State of 'alornia, TO HENptsr
SON You are hereby summoned TO appear oeiel' ..a
Nnship, MONDAY the 6th day Of December 4 - -
1855 at one O'Clock p NJ, TO the c0nP .s;r
RICHARD SANAGk, wh demands OF you the sun s- e.
y nine dollars and forty cents, balance Ia
count tor goods aud mercnandize sold aud dsts sls
you As appears BY Ills account and complaint no w
IN my office .r \.
on failure 50 to appear and answer. judgment .o6
rendeed against you for the said OF thirty hH'
~. lVV dol ars, aud costs OF suit. ,a0
Given under my hand, this 18th day of N:1 Nov: A. !"
9-lw Justice Of the fsaee
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01
BOOTS & SHOES.
Simon Mayors,

Corner of Main & Commercial streets.
M.o on BROAD STREET, o. posite the Post Office
TTAS Just received the largest stock and ,1ten
II sve assortment Of BOOTS SHOES, ever brought IA
this city. Consisting principally of
Goods for Fall aud Winter Trnde.
Mems Heavy Kip and Calf Boots
Double sole and double upper peggsd Boots,
Water. Proof ScMed Boots.
Mems Caters Oxford Ties and Brogans
Alss Boys hip and Calf Boots, and Brogans rs
Miners heavy nailed boots.
Long and short Rubber boots single and double sole
Benk ert's fine stitch, pump sole quilted bottom btOs
Also large assortment Of Gents, Ladies', Misses and
ChillrenS' Rubber Over Shoes.
NV assortment If adies Misses and Chldren's Goods
il un urpassed in the country They mostlv from The
best manufacturers OF New York and Philadelphia and
emhr nearly every variety ana sye manufactured in
the Atlantic STA es
Iin'end hereafter TO sch for cash only consequently
afford TO cell cheap and persons purchasing may be
certain that when they paving Tor the goods they
them elves purcIa e--and not at time helping 10
paw for thOse of their neiglibor
would respectfully solicit all who in want of any
thing in line, to call and examine my immense Stock
of Goods before purcha<in el eNhc,e pm couhent
that can give Entire Satisfaction to al.
SIMON MAYERS.
Nevada Nov. 30th, ls5S.--9n
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

DISSOLUTION The law partnership between
Nessrs. Buckner l. Hill, of this place, has bOcn
dissolved. Judge Buckner will retain the ofice
occupied by the late firm, aud Mr.. Hill has ta-
ken an Office in tho second story Of Abbotts
brick building.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

OPENING BALL-Messrs Hamilton Il Wilcox
give an opening ball at Hamilton Hall, Grass
Valley, this evening. An excellent band of
music has been engaged, and every arrange
ment effected which can tend to the comfort
and pleasure of the guests.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

DErARruRE.-Mr. A. L. Alstou. of the late
firm of J. b. Newman Il Co., of this city, de-
signs leaving on the steamer Of the 9th inst,
for his former home in the Atlantic States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

/ TAtSSOLCTlON The CO- partnership ~ II.
~ toiore existing between j. b. Newlpan and 4: re-
ton under the name and style OF j. b. Newman " w,
his 2od day Of November dissolved BY mutual con;s
the late concern and qaidste the isdebtedness Of S'
anne. j. b. NEWMAN.
A. 1. ALSrUf.
E. H. BONNER, Witness.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-01

JEwELRY.-Charley Young has recently re-
ceived large and elegant assortment of jewell
looking at