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The amendment reducing the number OF land. maj
clerks 10 ave was sxree to without division. IT,
Ths amendment appropriAtng $40 900 iof fyMiHhlns
the committee rooms, retiring rooms and ohccs m the
south wing cf the Capitol having been feporteAo nols
%, Mr.. STANTON, OF 0hia ssksd ier sspersts otc,h
Mr. LEUHER, Of Virginia, demanded yeas and nays;
which ordered and the amendment was aBrsed to
yeos 81 nays 6l sl.ipy ,tFslsgl fnEsi ft4 1hoAiiW
!, Several other upimportaut aasauinsnts wsye then
passed over until finally the following amendment %
Mr.. SsxaNAs, Of Ohio, was reported
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tho hseSl ssi ~ sed
applied the services other Mca nor be trsnef
other branch o ta tha r whh psy bs
nothing herein contained shau
apply 70 e appropriations for the next aaea yoar
4, Mr., PHELPS, of Missouri, demanded the yeas and
nays; which were ordered and the amendment was
agreed to-yeas 108, nays SO. y --'iH' ~
The bill then read third time and passed yeas
llO, nays 81. 4..-.-.--....-.-.---.-....a-as--
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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

THE OROvILLE FIRE.-The Record gives the
superficial extent of the recent Orovile fire as
700 yards in length by 100 in width. Much as
has been destroyed, there is yet as much or
more territory occupied by buildings as that
which has been burnt over. That portion oc-
cupied by dwelling houses excusively-lyng
below and cn the right of Oak and Montgomery
has escaped. Among the buildings not burn
ed are the Court House and Jail. the theater,
Post Office and all three of the churches In
fact, what was burned was the business portion
of the town; and that is nearly all gone. The
fire was not so destructive as that which occur
red in Nevada two years ago.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14
RelllnRIlan Bay.

The Northern Light is the name of paper re-
Gently established at Whatcom, on Bellingham
Bay. We copy the following items of interest :
A GLANCE AT WHATcoM.-Mr. John T. Knox
has kindly furnished us with the following
glance at Whatcom, embracing list of bust
ness houses, professions, etc., OF the town, viz !:
Store-Groceries and Provisions, II; Hard
ware, l; Clothing, Boots and Shoes, 5; Variety,
S; Fruit, 1; Dry Goods and Groceries, 2; Drug,
2; Stationery, l. Shops-Tiu and Copper, 3;
Blacksmith, 3; Gunsmith, l. Hotels, 3; Res
taurants and Eating Houses, 8; Butchers, q; Ba-
kers, 81 Bars and Saloons, IL; Physicians, 8;
Lawyers 4; Express Offices, 3; Real Estate
Agencies, Drays, 3; Cart, L; Wagon. l. Coun-
ty Offices Post Office, Printing office, etc. There
are so houses erected on the fiat or beach, and
over l3O tents on the table land.
WINTER IN THE MfNEs.-We are Informed by
gentlemen familiar with the climate on Fra
zer and Thompson Rivers, that the winter there
is not SO severe as it is in many parts of Cali
fornia, Yreka and Downievlle for instance
where, for considerable portion of the seasoo
the citizens are showed in and cut off from val
ley communication. 1t is advisable, however
that miners should provide themselves with
plenty of blankets, and a good tent or other
covering.
The TIDES AND MAGNETIC NEEDLE-The rise
and fall of the tides at this place, are fifteen
feet. The variations of the magnetic needle is
Il deg. 81 sec.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

that Mr.. H. r. Mighels, assistant editor of that
paper, met with serious accident, on the eve
ming of July 7th. The porch in the rear of the
Office was torn down the night of the fire and
has not yet been replaced. He arose from the
table, remarking that the office was very warm,
aud walked out of the back door, falling dis
tance of about fourteen feet, striking on a brick
pavement. Both bones of his right arm were
broken Immediately above the wrist, two ugly
gashes cut in the chin, and several severe brui-
ses about the head.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

OVERLAND INMTGRANTs.-Mr Barrett, formerly
Of Omega, arrived at Bear Valley, on Friday
last, in company with three others, having made
the trip across the plains this season. They
left Omaha city on the 26th of April, travelled
alone up the north side of the Platte, until they
arrived at Sweetwater, when they fell in with
some U. S. Troops, with whom they travelled
until they reached Green river. They then sep
arated from the troops, took the northern route
BY the Soda Springs and Greenwood's cutoff,
aud travelled alone to theHumboldt, where they
fell in with train Of seeding Mormons, who
were coming to California to settle. They trav-
eled in company to the Sink, when the Nor
mons took the Carson route, and Mr. Barrett
and his company took the Truckee river route
The Mormons seemed to know but little OF the
plans and intentions of the leaders of thu
Church; but they supposed it to be the intention
Of Brigham Young to fortify some places soutl
Of Salt Lake, for the purpose of resisting th,
U. S. troops. A large number of Mormons hat
seeded, and the most of them were intending
to return to the East-Gov. Cunning having dis
cOuraged their coming to California, on account
Of hostile Indians. Mr.. Barrett reports the
grass good, but as far as he knows the emgra-
tiOn across the plains this season will be very
small. The people Of the Western States, were
generally deferred from coming in consequence
Of the anticipated difficulties with the Mormons
otherwise the emigration would have been very
large.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

that a miner, name unknown, recently made a
rich strike on Kanaka creek. and on Friday,
July I'd, went to Forest City for spree. He
had succeeded pretty we'll, aud early in the
evening had his keg pretty well filled. At
O'Clock on the morning of the Sd. he was found
lying in the road with his head horribly broken
in by q rock. 1t is supposed he was assaied for
the purpose of plunder, as he was known to
have about him large amount of dust. The
man died last Thursday. No arrest had been
mace at last accounts.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14
The DemocratIc Convention.

We give in our columns to-day, q pretty full
report of the proceedings of the Democratic
Convention of Saturday following which, are
the proceedings of the Mud-sill Convention, as
made out by the Secretary, but which we have
taken the liberty Of condensing. AS near as
we could judge, the Convention was composed
Of thirty-nne straight-out Douglas Democrats,
about the same number of Lecompton's, and
some seven or eight English-C h-Conference COM
promisers 1t is not surprising, that Conven-
tion composed of such materials, was boisterous
in the extreme the only thing to be wondered
at, is that they were ever enabled TO effect
temporary organization. The immediate cause
Of the split was mere bagatelle, too trifing to
have caused even temporary excitement, had
not the Convention been prepared for asplit
from the beginning.
So far as the nominations are concerned, we
shall support Messrs. Chase and Belden, because
they are the regular nominees of the Demo
cratic party of the county. They were nomina-
ted in full Convention before the split occurred;
each received the votes of majority of all the
delegates elected in the county, and by every
principle of party usage their nominations are
binding upon the Democratic voters. Mr.. Bel
den received majority of seventeen votes
over all competitors, and Mr.. Chase had ma
jority of five. The delegates who voted for Mr.
Lansing, generally came from the small pre-
cincts In which no contest was made, while the
delegates who voted for Mr.. Chase, were gene
rally elected over strong opposition, and we
verify believe they represented the views of
two-thirds Of the Democratic voters of the
county. The action of the so-called mud-sil
Convention, in acquiescing in the regular nom
nations, showed disposition to respect the
wishes of the united Democracy; while the ac-
tion of the other wing in repudiating these nom
inations, evinced determination to respect on
" the wishes of a faction.
We regard the action of the two Conventions
as irregular, and the nominees can only be con-
sidered as independent Democratic candidates,
and representatives Of the differences which
have lately arisen in the party upon the Kan
sas-Nebraska act. These differences are not of
sufficient importance to create division in the
party, but the issue has been pressed by violent
men of both sides, until the line is fairly drawn,
and we see no immediate prospect of u rconcil-
iation. AS the nominees OF the Douglas wing
agree with us upon the only question at issue,
we shall give them our support. We support
them the more readily, because we know they
are old-time Democrats, who have never wan
dered from the faith.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14
a1- Tal.e warming by the Fate Of Nevada

RI- Take warning by the Fate Of Nevada.
Protect your Property from Destruction by Fire '-N
each store and dwelling house be provided with one
patent Continuous Acting Force PUMP" Win sun
able hose and fixtures and then such general conna
lions towns subject to in the dry season WI" ~
be likely to
Read the following from among many other cer'in'a
RED BLUFFS. Sept. 9ad, 1881, sl,.,
J. S. PAxsoN-Dear Sir Tho Double CyllnnSi - IN
Pump, Fire Engine No. 16, which we bought OF son
July 1856. for Mr. Toombs. has given entire ore
since and has been working constantly nov
than year, without any expense for repairing oxy
windmill it threw much water as TO nearly ;spt
OUT Mr. Toombs, and the cause Of much mel ~ has
among his neighbors at hi expense Since then ~, ne
used but one cylinder, which gives him all the "~''
needs. -. fof
You will please send us more of the same s,ry sns
use at our warehouse here together with the nee's
fixtures, and oblige Yours, &C., o,1Eco
[Sgnedl j. IT, DVA
JOS s PAXSON Pstentee,
3s1m As California street
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14
L.test from the North.

The steamer Panama arrived at the Bay last
Sunday. from Victoria aud Bellingham Bay,
having left the former place July 9TH. She
brought $2l, 900 in Frazer river dust, and over
a hundred passengers. The news on the whole
il favorable. Frazer river had fallen about
four feet and was still on the decline. Miners
had got to work on some Of the bars. and If we
can believe the reports were all doing well.-
Explorations had been made as far up as the
mouth of Thomson's river, and parties who
were compelled to return for provisions, give
extravagant accounts of the richness of the
mines In some places provisions were not to
be had, and the miners were living on horse
flesh and berries
The Victoria Gasette learns the following facts
from Mr.. Freeman, of the express company, in
regard to the present condition of the Frazer
river diggings:
Mr.. Freeman went up on the Surprise on Sun
day last Immediately on his arrival at Fort
Hope he took a canoe with ten Indians and
started for Fort Yale. The first bar passed in
ascending the river was Texas Bar. One hun
dred miners were there at work making from
$iO toS20 day. The next passed was Emery Is
Bar, where seventy-fve men were employed
with about the same results as at Texas Bar
The next was Puget Sound Bar, where sventy-
five men we're employed. averaging from So to
$40 day. Next Hill's Bar was passed where
about 700 men were at work making from SIC
to $50 day. The next Bar reached brought
Mr.. Freeman to Fort Yale, where about two
hundred men are making from $40 to $50 day
Besides the above, men were working all along
the river, who reported the diggings good.
The correspondent of the Alta says there are
three hundred people at Victoria anxious tc
get back to California, but have no money tc
pay their passage.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

AT ALLEGHENY. on Monday, burly Eng
lishman, regularly endowed with 'alf-au'alf,
boltcd into dining room where sundry patri-
otic Americans were taking their dinner and
private wine. He made a number of offensive
remarks to those present, which were not heed
ed; when, emboldened, he spoke disparagingly
of the early part of July and people who are
"stuck" after it. Then and there, by unani-
nous consent be was taken up and carried to a
horse-trough by the road side. and repeatedly
ducked. in the name of the spirits of '76 and
the Universal Yankee Nation. He went off a
wiser and wetter man.-Sierrd Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

LETTER FROM WHATcOM.-We have been shown
sprIvate letter from Mr.. A. w. james, dated at
Whatcom, and addressed to Mr.. p. P. Whitehll,
Of woOlsey's Flat. The writer says he knows
no more about the Frazer river mines than he
knew when he left Woolsey's. He does not
wish to discourage any one from going north,
but advises his friends to remain where they are
until they receive more reliable intelligence.
he says the reports which have been published
10 regard to the richness of the Frazer Dig
gngs cannot be relied on.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

The NEGRO PoLICE.-The Victoria cores
pondent of the S. F. Call, says that the negro
policemen of that place have been removed,
and white men appointed in their places The
darkies probably put on too many ''aira" to
suit even the English.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

FATAL AFFRAY AT POKER FLAT.--At two
o'clock, on Sunday morning, July 4th. says the
Sierra Democrat, a Mexican, called Joe, asked
Chilean to drink; the pair being at the time in
Spanish dance house. The Chilean declined 4;
whereupon the Mexican drew pistol and shot
him through the groin. The Mexican walked
off, and has not been molested. The Chileno
died the following evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

IMMENSELY Rich DIGGNGs.-The Marysvile
Express, gives currency to q report that i'm
mensely rich diggings have been discovered
near place called Chandlerville, about twelve
or fourteen miles above Marysvilc. Three
men took out on Thursday last $1,000. and by
nine o'clock on Friday had taken out $3.50.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

CHERIFF'S SALE.-By virtue Of nn cxeea'
~ ou to directed and issued out the Hon. District
Court of the 10th judicial District and for the County
Of Yuba and State Of California judgment rendered
in said Court the 18th day of May A. D. 1858 in favor
Of ANTOINE MENGERS, and against JAMES WEAVER ana
s. j. FIELD for the Of five hundred and fortyX dol
lars, with interest the of three hundred and forty
six dollars and fifty cents at the rate of four per cent per
month from the rendition of judgment until paid have
levied upon and seized the following described property
to witt All the right title and interest of the above nance
defendant James Weaver, of in and to certa SET Of
mining claims, situated in the Sweetland mining district
and commonly known the Tennessee Mining claims
Also in mining claims in the mining district ana
known as the Buck Brack' mining claims. Alo on'
certain Water Ditch and Water Right from the OLD IO
minion Ravne and running to the Buck Brack MINING
claims with all Reservoirs and appurtenances hereun"
belonging :,
Notice is hereby given that will expose to public aM
all the above described property to the highest bidder
cash. in front of the Court House door in the City Of %
da, on TUESDAY the Sd day of August A. D. 1895, V
tween the hours of 10 O'Clock and O'Clock r NJ "
satisfy and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 18th day of July 1855
S. W. BORING
4td Sheriff. Nevada County
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

TEE PRINTER, is the name of periodical re-
Gently started in New York, devoted to the
interests of the cart preservative of all arts I"
It is published by Henry and Huntington, who
announce their intention to exchange with every
publication on the continent of North America,
The number before us is filed with matter of
.7ueh interest to the craft aud general reader.
Price, one dollar per annum in advance.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

Strawberries GALoRE.-The San Francisco
Times says that Strawberries are so plenty
across the Bay that it will not pay to transport
them over the water, aud sell them at twelve or
fifteen cents per pound. Indeed. that price will
not compensate for the picking, SO the chickens
are turned loose to fatten on the fruit, some of
which weigh fifteen to the pound.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

The CoNTRoLLERsHR.-The case Of tho a.
puted Controllership, was argued in the Di,.,;..
Court of Sacramento, last Saturday, and tal.'
under advisement by the Court Judge Ro,.-
intimated that he should decide the cas-. = =
vOr of Mr.. Meloney, Gov. Weller's apDoi0,.-
The decision of the District Court will ba -
pealed from, and probably several month, in
elapse before the case is finally determines !"
the Supreme Court.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

SINGULAR ACCIDENT-According to the Cal.
averas Chronicle, child six years of age, a
daughter of DR.. Hepburn, OF Mokelumne Hill
fell from bed week before last, fracturing the
collar bone and dislocating the neck. The bro
ken bone was first set, and the neck bone after
wards adjusted. and at last accounts the child
was fast recovering from its injuries.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

BuTcHERISG.-A difficulty occurred at Pine
Grove, Sierra county, on the morning of July
9th, between George Poor and man named
Stafford, Poor first threw knife at Stafford,
when the latter drew his knife and literally
butchered his assailant. Poor died on the spot,
and Stafford fed. At last accounts officers
were in search of him. .'
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

SAN Francisco DEAocRAcY.-The Central
Committee of San Francisco county met last
week, apportioned the representation of the
county, in the State Convention, and ordered
the primary election for delegates to be held
on the goth inst
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

THE FOURTH was celebrated at Whatcom. w.
II. Wallace was the orator, and the national flag
was hoisted on a pine tree, trimmed for the
occasion.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

GEORGE SMITH was seriously injured at Peta-
luna on Monday, July 5th, while firing nation
al salute. The vent not being properly secured,
the charge exploded and splinter of the ramrod
penetrated his back little below the armplt.
Surgical assistance was procured, and he is do
lug we'll.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

PRIMARY ELECTIONS, for delegates to County
Conventions, were held last Saturday in the
counties of Mariposa and Butte. We have not
yet learned the result.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

SAN ANDREAs.-Thc burnt district of San An
dreas, says the Independent, is being rapidly re-
built in far more commanding style of archi-
lecture than before.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-07-14

OVERLAND MAIL LNE.-A second COoco.,
stage wagon, drawn by four mules and aco..'
panied by two extra mules, left Sacramento :.
Thursday, for Placerville, to take position =.
the line for the carriage of the mail be,w.s-
PlacerviIle and Salt Lake CITY.