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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

How Is IT We notice by the Sacramento
papers that commissions have been issued to
the Judges elect in number of the judicial
districts, and among others to Judge Searls Of
the l4th district, their terms of Office commen-
cling on the first of January next. This is one
of the districts in which there was doubt as to
whether Judge should be elected, and accord
ing to the decision of the Supreme Court in the
Controller case the election was clearly illegal,
and Judge Searls would be entitled to hold bis
Office only for the remainder of the term to
which he was elected in 1855. If the commits
sion was legally issued to the Judge elect Of
the l4th district, why is it that commissions
were not also issued to the Judges elect of the
9th, 9Th, 18th and 10Th districts?
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

GREAT CRY AND LITTLE WooL.-Under the
commercial head of our paper. this morning,
will be found statement of all the deposits OF
gold dust from Fraser river made in the San
Francisco Mint 1t appears that tho first de-
post was made in June; that the number of de-
posts made in that month was nineteen; in July,
eight; in August seventeen, and in September,
forty-six-the total amount of all the deposits
being 1852 ounces, worth S57 900. 1t is said
how truly, we do not know-that some con-
siderable amount of Frazer river dust has been
sent to England; but it is not likely that more
has gone there than has come to San Francisco
While we are not ready to denounee the Fraser
river mines as humbug. we must say that, SC
far, there has been "a great cry and little WOOL )
-AHa
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
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TaE FooT RACE AT ZABRIsKIE's.-The great
foot race between John Forbes, Of Sutter, and
'soda Bill" of Nevada, which has been the
chief topic in sporting circles for some weeks
past, came of at Zabriskie's, near Marysville,
about five o'clock in the afternoon Of last Sat-
urday. Forbes won the race with ease, beat
ing his antagonist over eight feet. The Lstakes
we're $1,000 side, and the distance run was
one hundred yards. The sporting men of Ne
vada bet their money freely on Soda Bill, who
seemed to be the favorite until short time be-
fore the race was run; but Forbes friends
came in towards the last and quietly took up
all the bets offered against their man. We
should judge that not less than 900 was lost
by the Nevada county men alone, on the result
of this race.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

FRIGHTFUL SCENE IN THEATER-A tele-
graphic dispatch to the Shasta Republican,
dated Yreka, Oct. Sth, gives the following ac-
count of frightful incident that occurred at
Cotton Theater on the evening of the 7th:
The Aleghanians were performing in pre-
sence of very large audience-most all the
ladies of Yreka were present-when the con-
cert had fairly commenced, and at the close of
q very popular song, the stamping of the audi
ence, shaking the floor of the stage, caused one
of the camphene lamps to upset, and while one
or two persons were endeavoring to smother
the flames another lamp was upset. About this
time the crowd made rush for the stairs
several persons seized the carpet of the stage,
with which to smother the flames, when most of
the other lamps were upset. The flames now
loomed up terriffcauy, and the screams of wo-
men and children were appalling.
The jam at the stairway was suffocating, sew
eral of the ladies tainted, and it seemed that
the whole stage was in blaze. The terror and
confusion that prevailed throughout the room
at this instant cannot be comprehended only by
those that have been placed in like situation.
Some jumped down from the front balustrade,
some twelve or fourteen feet to the ground
others jumped down stairs over the heads of the
men and women ; some went head first. This
morning we find but few persons that know how
they got Gown at all. But we are glad to say
all got out of the theater without serious inju-
ries. The only complaints we hear of SO far
are skinned shins, bruised heads and smashed
corns, the loss of hats and caps among the men,
aud mantillas, shawls, bonnets and unmcntion-
ables that require more space than was allowed
at the moment among the women. The fire was
extinguished in short time, and all went home
minus the conclusion of the concert.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

THE Toad EATER.-In our last issue we no.
ticed the Sierra Gtizen'S scurrious attack upon
Mr.. Douglas. The Citizen recognizes our atten-
tion, and explains that it assumed the position
of scavenger, not so much for the purpose Of
vilifying Mr. Douglas, as of catching some spe
cies of reptile. We have recognized in the ed
tor of the Citizen, from the first, complete spc.
cimen of the toad eater, but supposed that his
masters and owners would furnish him all Of
that game he would require, and that, like his
associates of the administration organs, he
would only be expected to swallow the spawn
Of corrupted power. However, we are not sur
prised at Mr. Citizen, just for the variety of the
thing, hunting little game on his own account
To stomach that has at one gulp taken dowr
Lecomptou and the English Ordinance, toad
or any ordinary reptile must be delicate NOR
sci.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

BLASTING EXPERIMENTs.-The San Juan Press
or about to try, the new experiment of blasting
the banks of mining claims. The result of a
trial made last week by the Kentucky Co., at
Manzanita, is thus given:
They ran straight drift into the bank for
twenty feet, then another at a right angle to it
for seven feet, and then another for like dis
tance in the same direction as the long drift.
Into this last small apartment six kegs Of pow
der. making one hundred and Fifty pounds,
were put, and solidly packed with earth. The
explosion of these cracked the bank for dis
tance of thirty feet back, and threw down into
the open claim some ten or fifteen feet, crum-
bling it up thoroughly. A second blast, which
was conducted in the same manner threw down
considerably more earth, and left the bank
cracked about thirty feet further back. These
two blasts, which cost about sixty-fve dollars
each have afforded the company an abundant
supply of dirt ever since, keeping their sluces
running full constantly, whereas, under the
usual system of piping. they were nearly empty
for three fourths of the time.
When it is considered that their water costs
them S45 per day, the loss resulting from piping
against hard cement bank three fourths of
the time in order to obtain dirt for the other
fourth, can be easily estimated. The great ad-
vantage of the blasting process, then, is simply
this, that it enables the miner to be washing a
full run of dirt without intermission, and with
the same quantity of water which he formerly
employed to wash much smaller amount. OF
course this System of blasting is most advanta-
geous where the banks are hardest. But there
is no question of its great value to every hy-
draulic miner.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
Arr,xaI or the Overland rrail.

DAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1Vtn' 1000
The overland mall by the Southern route.
arrived at San Francisco this morning. II
brings ten days later news from the Eastern
States.
The Atlantic Gable still continues to work
The London Times ridicules the United States
jubilee celebrating the laying of the cable,
claiming all the honor for England.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. IA. 1858.
The deaths from yellow fever during the "a
hours ending at noon to-day, was "a. The NOR
tality is perfectly fearful and and all who can
have left the city.
The Pixies Peak gold excitement is perfect
mania at Leavenworth.
T. Belcher Kay, the we'll known pugilist,
died in Boston, Sept. 18TH
From the Union of Monday, we copy the fol-
lowing additional intelligence by the same ar
rival:
The Secretary of the Interior has decided that
preemptions to town sites on public lands ac-
crue to the benefit of the actual occupants nat
urally drawn to the point by the course of bus
mess and trade. This will head off spectators.
Gen. Harney is to sail for the Pacific Septem-
Der goth, and will leave with force of three
thousand men for Washington and Oregon Ter
ritories, including those now here.
The New York Militia have taken possession
of the Quarantine at Staten Island All is
quiet.
Denver is reported as about to resign the
Governorship of Kansas, and again become
Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana, has declined
the mission to Spain.
Forsyth will not return from Mexico till De-
tober.
The Baltimore Custom House has been par
TALLY burned. Loss, $4,000.
Morrill,. (Republican) has been elected Gov
ernor Of Maine, by 5000, certain. e. B. French
and s. G. Foster (Republican) are elected to
Congress.
At Lancaster, Pa. the Democratic County
Convention unanimously nominated James NJ
Hopkins for Congress. He declared himself
favorable to the admission of Kansas with bel
present population, and high tariff.
L. s. Metcalf mas been elected Mayor of Alton
Illinois
Four men were killed by an explosion o.
Hazard powder works at Enfield Conn.
Timothy G. Day and John A. Gurley have
been nominated for Congress at the Cincinnati
Convention.
In Vermont, Republican Governor, Senate
House, and Members of Congress are elected
The new Governor is Hiland Hall, formerly ont
of our Land Commissioners under Fillmore.
A railroad train ran off bridge on the Co
lumbus railroad, Sept 1lth, and several per
sons killed and others injured.
MRxIeo.-General Vidaurr was about march
| ing 10000 men against the city of Mexico from
San Luis Some heavy battles had been Tough
and the Government troops we're defeated.
ARIzoNA.-Thc correspondent of the Ala says
that Lieut.. Mowry received nearly the who'll
vote of Arizona for delegate to Congress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

LARGEST RESERVOIR IN THE STATE.-The Union
Ditch Company have completed the survey Of
the largest reservoir in the State. 1t lis located
near the region of perpetual snow, on tribu-
tary of the StanisIaus, and when filed, the wa.
ter will cover fifteen hundred acres. The dam
will be completed this fall, before the rains sci
in. The height of the dam is not given. The
company design to save the water in this res
ervoir, until late in the summer, when it will
be drawn upon, and by this means the Union
Ditch will have perpetual supply. The res
ervoir is situated in dense forest of pine ant
fir, where but little water will be lost by evap
grafton,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

LOOKING AHEaD.-A few men were standing
in front of the "Auction Lunch" on Thursday,
saws the San Francisco Herald, discussing the
candidates for United States Senator to succeed
Gwin. A party present who took down the
names mentioned in that connection, reports
then thus VIM. NJ. Gwin, John Bigler. B. F.
washington, J. W. Denver, Milton s. Latham,
T. J Henley, G. NJ. Creaner, D. s. Terry, J. A.
McDougal, Judge Howell, G. T. Bolts, J. L.
Brent. a. c. F2achy. J. B. Weller, Chas. Scott,
S. Hydenfeldt, Frank Tilford, S. W. Inge, and
J. P. Hoge.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

The GOLD CRoP.oF 1s57.-The production of
gold in Australia for the past year is set down
by the best English authorities at one hundred
millions OF dollars. The production in other
countries is estimated follows California, $685.
OOO,OOOi Russia and Siberia, $2O,0OO.O 900; other
100000. We thus have two hundred millions
as the gold crop of 1857, and the actual amount
is likely to be rather more than the estimated
aggregate. At this rate, two thousand millions
Of gold will be thrown into the monetary cir
culation of the world during the next ten years
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

KILLING IN SoNoRA.-On Saturday night, the
I'd inst, young man by the name of MoLane
an ostler, was met on the streets of Sonora, by
man named John Randolph, who knocked
him down three tines McLane was unarmed
at the time, but managed somehow to secure
bowie knife, probably from the hands of some
friend, when he struck Randolph in the stomach
with the weapon, cutting open his bowels and
killing him instantly. Randolph was keeper o.
fandango house in Sonora. McLaue has al
ways had the reputation of being a very peace
able young man.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

FATAL CAsUALrY.-Col. Edgar Frazee, an
old resident of the county was instantly killed,
at Goodyear's Bar, on Saturday last, by the
eaving of drift in which he was working. The
Nip Il Tuck Co. had abandoned the digglngs
some time ago, and on renewing operations
commenced uew-timbering the tunnel. While
engaged at this work Frazee was completely
covered up and crushed by the breaking Of a
timber, which let the dirt fall upon him. Col.
f. was about As years of age; formerly resided
at Columbus, Mississippi Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

PoIsoNED.-Two persons left Drytown, ANA.
dor county, on Saturday, the I'd, on hunting
expedition, taking with them provisions, among
which was some buttered bread, covered With
sugar. On eating the latter: one of the party
the town from whence they started, it was as
certained that the sugar on the bread contained
strychnine. By attention the party recovered.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

"HoPE FOR THE AFFLIcTED."-A most inter-
ssting row is going on between some of our
medical men. One of them was yesterday be-
fore the Justice charged by brother Escula-
Plus with theft. If the fight can only become
general among the fraternity we shall look for
healthy season. In the language of the i'm
mortal Czapkay "Reioice ye flictedn
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

INDIANS IN SOUTHERN CALIFoRNII. The Indi.
ans in Southern California, according to the
Los Angeles Star, number fully $4,000 They
consist of the Degunos, $500; San Luiscnos
$500; Cahuillas 5000; Mohaves. 5000; Yu.
mas, 1000, and the Serranas, besides the Co.
copas Range on the south, and within the Los
Angeles district, and the Pah Utahs on the
northeast Some of those are brave and war.
like tribes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

WE are indebted to the proprietors of the
of the Sacramento U"iOn for pamphlet con.
tanning the opinions of the Supreme Court, al
the July term, 1858. Besides the opinions, the
pamphlet contains complete digest of the au.
thorities, which renders it convenient for ref
erence to the legal fraternity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

ELECTION IN SACRAMENTo.-The Governor has
issued proclamation for special election of
Senator of Sacramento county. to fill the va
cancy Occasoned by the death of w. 1. Fergu-
son. The election takes place on the 9th of
November.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

CONFEDERATION AT JANEsFowN.-About nine
O'Clock on Wednesday night, the 9th inst, fire
broke out in jamestown, Tuolumne county,
which destroyed twenty-seven buildings, in the
centre of the place, and involving loss esti-
mated at 100000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

RAILROAD IRoN.-Six hundred tons of railroad
iron, designed for the Sacramento railroad ex-
tension, has been landed at San Francisco, and
will be shipped to Sacramento Immediately. AS
soon as the bridge at Folsom is completed, the
work of laying down the rail will be commenc-
ed
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

EMPIRE RANCH. Our reporter, who was
among the unfortunate individuals that bet all
their cash on "Soda Bill, speaks in the most en-
thusiastic terms of the liberality of the proprc-
tors of Empire Ranch, who furnished number
Of the skinned" hombres with free entertain
ment on their return from the race
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

JUDGE HowELL.--It is stated that Judge How
ell intends to resign Lis position as Judge of
the Eleventh District, composed of the counties
Of El Dorado, Yolo, and Placer. He contem-
plates visiting the East.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

Ell DORADO WNE.-~Jonas Wilder, of Coloma.
has just expressed so gallons of wine from
grapes The Republican says that Cooma and
Uniontown vallies are destined to produce
large quantities of wine
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

DTED.-Hon. D. P. Talmage, formerly men,
ber Of the Legislature of California, from Ell
Dorado county, died in the State of New York,
recently, while on visit to his native place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

RISE OF THE MERcED.-It is reported thatthe
Merced river has risen foot or more, in con-
sequence of the recent rains high up In the
mountains.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

SoLANo.-The assessed valuation of property
in Solano county for the present year is up
wards of four millions of dollars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

RAIN-Refreshing showers of rain occurred
in different parts Of the State during the first
part of last week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

The Alta Express Co. have our thanks for
the regular delivery of exchanges during the
past week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

CALAvERAs CHRoNTcLE.-This paper, publish
ed at Mokelumne Hill, comes to us this week
in an enlarged form.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
CERTIFICATE OF DAVID CoNyE1L

1t gives me pleasure to state that haveu been cured
Of severe and painful inflammation of my Eyes. BY DR.
SNYDER, who is experienced 0cuist and Skiful sur
geon, my disease of desperate character and daily
increasing The Doctors prescriptions gradually relieved
me, and radical cure effected without causing me
any pain or Inconvenience. DAVID CONNFfI
San Francisco, Sept. H. 1855.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

A CHINESE WEDDING.-Ah Chi and Soy Sung
were yesterday joined in the holy bonds of we'd
lock, at the Court House, by Judge Caswe
The ceremony was witnessed by John Ayut
Jno. S. Lambert, Hugh Thompson, JOS Roberts
and Geo. Lenhart. The certificate was duly
recorded in the Office of the County Recorder.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
MARRIED..

MARRIED.
In this city, on the 7th inst. by Rev. Mr.. Dryden, Mr.
JOHN w. TmRLwELL to Mrs. ANN 0'HARA all of this city
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO THE
NEVADA RIFLES.


-~~~~~@~0-~1~0~N~~~~
To Capt. Rufus Shoemaker, of the Nevada
Rifles ;-SR-Desirous of testifyng appreciation Of
and Of aiding the gallant company under your command
in their patriotic purpose far may be in power
respectfully tender to the NEVADA RIFLES Comph-
mentary Benefit, to off any occasion you may
select. We are Cir, Yours at command,
J. s. Potter, J. H. Warwick,
J. Ferguson, s. R. Connor,
J. Griffith, c. Thaylon
Fanny Deming Hanks, Belle Divine,
Arabela Evans, J. King,
J. Schneck, d. Turpn.
To The Ladies and Gentlemen Of he Metropolitan Theater
Company Your kind tender of benefit to the Nevada
Rifles is duly appreciated by that Company and in their
behalf allow to return to you, their hearty thanks
With your permission name the evening of THURSDAY
next the 14th ins most agreeable to for the pro-
posed benefit. With great Respect
R. SHOEMAKER, Capt. n. R.
Nevada, Oct. 18th 1858.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
A DMTNISTRA NOTICE.-EstateofJ of NO

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.-Estate Of JNo
n WRIGHT deceased Notice is hereby given BY the
undersigned Administrator Of the above named estate
the creditors Of and all persons holding claims against
said deceased to exhibit the with the Necessary
vouchers within ten months from the first publication O
Of this notice to the undersigned his residence in Cher
okeo, Bridgeport Township, Nevada County
DAVID PHELPS,
Admir- of the estate OF John Wright deceased.
Nnvndn Oct 10Th 1ShQ--O.Atv
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

GENERoUs.-We learn that Mr.. Jas. Haworth
resident of the California Stage Co., franked
q number of the Nevada boys home who lost
their money at the foot race on Saturday.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13

Feels 1t his duty to notify the public generally that u
continues to prescribe for patients and to be consulted
his rooms,
Northacest Corner Of Bush and Samson Sired,
DIRECTLY OPPOSITE
RASSETTE HOUSE --- SAN FRANCISCO
On all the various forms of Chronic diseases ipeo,,
diseases of the Lungs Liver Stomach, Heart Kidp.,e
and Spleen,-a guaranteed in Rheumatism Neu,.i
gia Amauross, nervous Blindness, Sick, neryon
Headache, Apopectc and Congcstve funess Of Brain F.
ileptic, Parylectic and Hysterical affections. T
Cancer Cured without the use of Knih
and attended with little pain also Tuners rl.or.
Fisulas, and all the various forms of diseases ns,,.
to the EYE and EAR. Diseases OF the reprS..g
genital organs will receive special attention Fss's
DIR. SNYDER'S practice in Chronic and ST.,
diseases have been extensive, having been man
connected with an In6rmary in which ma tients ye.n
ceived from all parts of the Union whose disease. e re-
the most desperate character. OF these be fIS ie OF
in a very few instances, in which there was uls
BILE prospect of success, he has restored to health
fulness hundreds who had given up all hone - @ u uss
and who had suffered for years without relief 49,
treatment Of many OF the most distinguished nos, n
the age DR.. s. will visit in the City or eopntr~ %
cases which require personal examination and Srr-;1
Skil-nvads living at distance. who cannot mnis h,
convenient consult DIR. Snyder in person Isith"1
he would prefer seeing the patient at least once nv sa
ing carefully written description of the origin and bi,to
OF his or her case, with its symptoms and its
heretofore with correct statement Of his present eord
tion will enable the doctor to judge pretty accurately o
durability, and enable linn to prescribe the proper rem.
dies and give the necessary instructions requisite To e6
cure. volume OF testimonials of such cases could NJ
given received from patients in all parts of the countr
whom he has cured and who it his pleasur. "a
see. DR.. SNYDER deals in secret nostrums-bis mr.,
scrpons prepared in accordance with the latest s
provements in Medical Science
Address DIR. w. A. SNYDER,
Northwest corner of Bush SAMSON sts San Fanci,eo
R8- All Communications will be promptly answered "a
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
CHERIFFvs sALE.-By virtue OF an EIs.

CtHERIFE'S SALE.-By virtue OF an ESs
- cution to directed issued out of the Hon nstH
Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for the Conv
of Nevada and State of California, judgment Tenag
ed in said Court the 14th day of August A. D. 1sS
favor of JOHN COLLINS, and against the WlSCOSSon S
QUARTZ MINING COMPANY. for the Of three ~ -.
dred and sixty dollars, with interest said sum o. III A.
rate of ten per cent per annum from the rendition
ment until paid together with S45 10100 costs Of & nj
have levied upon and seized the following desen
property. to wit: The Wisconsin Quartz Mining l;.
ny's property, situated between New York Hill an rrp
souri, HILL in the Township of Grass Valley State ana st
y aforesaid consisting of three thousand five p
of Quartz Lead, Quartz MILL with engine .rs.
Stamps, Pumps, Buildings, Sheds, Amalgamaths aff
tus and Machinery also the Stock of said Compan ,.
Notice is hereby given that win expose to Puo1a rop.
to the highest bidder for cash. all the above Ne
crty in front of the Court House door, in the e'n 1855
vada on SATURDAY, the 11th day of Sept, a. 49, p NJ
between the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and o clocA
to satisfy and pay said Judgment 49, 1855,
Given under my hand this the 18th day OF aug;
s. W. BORING, sherln -,
46-td Nevada '0"1'
Notice is hereby given that the above sale IS %
until FRIDAY the 18th day of October, 1888 n' w.
Plaintiffs Attorney. - Cliff NC.
By Ed BURRELL, Deputy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
AlIAUROSIS

Having been afflicted for the last two years with an
Amaurotic affection OF Eyes, blindness and ar
ter eXhausng the skill of several eminent Surgeons and
Oculists without relief was pronounced hopeless case
In this condition remained for time with no pros.
pec before me but to group my way in darkness the
mainder of my days. While in this deplorahe condition
consulted DIR. SNYDER who assured me that mine was
durable case and in few months restored my sight.
MARSHALL. WILBUR
Rnsdnncn Iessin sIrnnt Third San Eranc
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-13
Notice to Tax-Payers.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL
the Tax Payers of Nevada County that the Assessment
Roll is now in my hands for coection-hose wishing to
costs will do well call and settle their Taxes before
the Third Monday OF October, the 18TH as the Law
requires that Five per cent the amount Taxes due
shall be added from and after that date.
S. W BORING, Sheriff.
Ltd and ex- 0ficcio Tax Collector N. C.