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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

SuIciDE.-Mr John H. Montgomery committed
suicide at his ranch below Penn Valley, on
Wednesday last, by shooting himself ia the
head with rife. His partner, Mr.. Goodwin,
was at work in tho barn, and hearing the report
Of the rife went to the house to learn the cause
The body of Montgomery was lying on the foer,
the top Of his head was completely blown of,
the brains lay in a mass on one side Of the
house, and the top Of the skull oa the ether.
lie had probably placed tho muzzle OF the gun
in his mouth. Montgomery at one time was
we'll of, but had lost the most Of his property
and had recently been unsuccessful in several
lawsuits Depression Of mind, by rcversss in
hasiness, was the cause Of the sad act. The de-
ceased has long resided in Nevada county, was
well known and much respected. He was for
insrly from Kentucky, and was probably be-
tween fsrty-Gve and City years Of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

BOLD RoBBERY.-The house Of Mr.. T. c. Pret-
tvman, who lives on Boulder street, was broken
open last Sunday night his pantalcOns taken
from under his pillow, and about City dollars
in money which was In the pockets stolen. Mr..
Prettymaa started home from church about ten
slclock; as he passed Main street bridge he mo-
tieed two suspicious locking persons, one stand
isK'on the bridge, and the other near the fur
ther end Just before reaching his house, an
ether man stepped out from back Of q pile Of
shingles, behind Mr.. p, and made . movement
~ though he was going to take held OF him.
Mr.. P. turned round aud looked at the fellow.
and noticed that the maR who stood near the
bridge had been following him, and was thea
standing about tvs rods from him. The fellow
nearest by him, then started en- as though he
was coming into town, bat stopped when he got
to the ether man. Mr.. Prettyman then went
into his honse, locked all the doors, aud en- re-
firing put his pantaloens under his pillsw.-
When be got up in the morning. he fOuad his
pantaloons in another room, the purse contain
iAg about fifty dollars was missing, ana enc Of
the doors was standing partly open. A desk
which was in the dining room was broken open,
but luckily the thieves did not hnd hundred
aad thirty three dollars, which was rolled up in
paper, and lying in one corner. The desk
WAS filled with books and papers, which had
Seen tunbled over, and portion Of them taken
ont and thrown on the floor. 1t WAS fastened
with an ordinary lock, and was doubtless open
ed with q false key which fitted il. Besides
Mr.. P., his wife and two children, three men
and a colored boy, were sleeping in different
rsoms Of the house, none Of whom were AVA
ksned. One OF the men is making preparations
to leave for the States, and had sous money
paid him the evening before. The suPposition
is that the robbers we've after his money. He
WAS sleeping in the second story, bat the vii
Iains had not entered his room. They were
probably frightened OF before they had time 10
make thorough examination Of all the rooms
ID the house. '.''
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

Az OBSTINATE JrRoR.-Thc SaUta Cruz Senti-
mel, gives the following account of a method
adopted recently in that place to overcome the
objections ofaH obstinate juror:
Persuasion aud starvation are the approved
common law methods of producing the above
result; but novel method was lately tried in
this town. by some means, fellow juror, an
utter stranger to all his brother jurors was placed
upon the jury. who dissented from the verdict
agreed to by the other eleven. They came to
joint conclusion of guilty without delay, bat
the stranger pcrtinaciously held out against
them. After an hours trial Of argument, with
no avail, it was at last proposed, that the jury
should return q verdict Of guilty by eleven
jurymen, who believe the other one to be con
fcderate of the prisoner and as great a rascal
This ended it; stranger saw twenty Vigilance
Committees in his minds eye, and in five min.
utes the jury unanimously rendered verdict
of guilty.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

CstRr OF SESSIONS court met on Men
day nerning. grand jury had been drawn
and summoned to be present, but 50 many si
them failed TO appear that the court adjourned
.autii Tuesday, and others were summoned to
complete the panel Yesterday the panel wai
completed, and consisted of the following gen.
tlemen:
Waldo NJ. Allen, Foreman; John Braat, VIM.
Heilis, J. N. Black. J. A. Lancaster, ". W. Pal
msr. Il. Denman, W. Z. Goldsmith, b. III. Collier,
.Thss. Griffith, G II. Armstrong, H. Henderson,
II. d. Cady, John BackfOrd, J. w. Keiser, A.
W. Riley, S. Slusher, n. H. Funston. Sam. Con-
Aell, III. Johnston. Osmsr DaFst, w. T. Harring-
tsa, Chas. w. Young.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

QUARTZ DIscovKRY.-Mr. Geo. Hirst has re-
csatly discovered and taken up quartz lead
which to all appearance will prove valuable
The lead is located about three miles above Ne
vada, on the south side Of Deer creek. Rock
has been taken out frem several places on the
lead. and IL is believed will pay from City to q
hundred dollars ton.. Hirst has been an ia
defatigable quartz prospector for several years,
= is deserving of good lead, aad We trust he has
ct lsnRth found one to suit him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

CtEfERIFFvs SALE.-By virtue OF Decree
Hon District Court Of the I4th Judicial District and for
the County Of Nevada and State Of California on jadg
mon rendered in said Court tho Goth day Of March, H.
r. 1858 in favor Of THOMAS WOODVIIIE and against
MOUNT HOPE MINING CO., and JOHN JUDD, for the sum
Of two thousand four hundred and fy-two dollars and
eighty eight cents together with interest the said
Of 81 at the rate Of and half per cent per
month from the rendition Of judgment until paid together
with costs Of suit taxed at for the sale OF the c
lowing described property to witt All the right title and
interest Of the Mount Hope Mining Co. In and to that
tain piece parcel and tract Of mining ground and quarts
claims situated lying and being the south side Of Mas
sachusetts HILL in the Township Of Grass Valley county
OF Nevada, and which may be particularly known
and described follows that is to say commencing at
stake marked (O) Of the Mount Hope Mining Co., late
Rocky Bar Mining Co.. marked upon their recorded map,
thence north SO east hundred feet to stake and
thirteen and half feet further TO old stake, thence
south So hundred feet to stake and sew
enty feet further to stump. with stake In II,
thence south fohree degrees east one hundred feet to
new stake and eghtyscven feet further to stump
with an old and stake thence south AT west
hundred feet to stake and hundred feet further
TO a new stake and nlneen feet further to stump and
an old and new stake thence north 4 west ninety
feet TO a stump and old Rocky Bar stake and new
stake thence north 81 west nine feet to stump snd
stake: And also that certain block OF ground com
mencng at that last point mentioned and being enclosed
by the ground owned by the Mount Hope Mining aud
also that certain other claim piece OF ground o about
one hundred feet square, the eastern line the who'll of
said ground claims morgagsd bounded on the north
by certain ground supposed to be owned by the
Nevada County Gold Mining Company the south by
the gronnd supposed to be owned the Bane Bar Cmpa
n.y. the west by that other ground owned by tho
Mount Hope Mining Co., Also, the Engine Boiler Pumps
and Machinery situate the above ground for the pur
pose OF working the same together with all and singular
the privileges and appurtenances hereunto belonging
in any wise appeFtanlng.
Notice is hereby given that will expose public sale
the above described property to the highest bddefo cash
in front of the Court House door in the city OF Nevada on
Tuesday the goth day of April 1858, between the
hours Of 10 O'Clock and O'Clock p NJ 70 sausy an"
pay said judgment. ... ,sks
's sstS S'~'- -' s W. BORING Sheriff NC
C11rs0 pT 1RT. RARLEY & TAPIOCA,
S~~' Tor caIe at q. o. KILB0URNES
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

go INsAxE.-Mr. John Pfster, an old resident OF
Nevada. having recently become insane, was
sent to the Insane Asylum. at Stockton, last
Monday in charge Of Constable Burmeister, by
Sfder of the County Judge. Mr.. Pfster came
across the plains in 1853, aud has been working
at rboemakng in this place ever since. lie lost
ssme five hundred dollars by the failure Of Ad-
ans & Co., and agaiu lost all he had by the fire
Of July 1856. When taken iutO custody on
Saturday, he had on his person $3.50, $50 Of
which was taken by order Of the court to pay
his expenses 10 Stockton. lie had some little
property besides the money. consisting Of lsath-
or, and boots and shoes, and tho Court has ap-
pointed Mr.. II. W. Calvin his guardian. Mr.,
Phstsr formerly resided in Clay county, Mis-
souri,, where he has son aud other relatives.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

BUSINESS CHANGEs.-Mr. Gee. Sparks has re-
tired frsm the firm of Gregory & Sparks, deal
srs in groceries and provisions, Main street,
and the business will be continued by Aessrs.
Gregory & Wickes.
Messrs Van Hagan d Grove, of the Nevada
market. Broad street. have dissolved partner
ship. The business will be continued at the old
stand by Messrs. Grove & Wymore.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
A DrTTNIsTRATOR,s sALE.-Br rirtue

IA Order duly made by the Probate Court Of Nevada
county upon the goth day March 1885, Notice hereby
NJ of that day in front of the Court House door in the City
Of Nevada will expose for sale at public auction to high
est and best bidder the following described property to
wit That certain house with the ground on which it
stands said house fronting Broad street and running
back Spring street. and known residence Of the late
Dr. Won Poenitz deceased and constituting the real es-
tate belonging to said estate.
Terms Of sale-one half cash and one halfin 20 days
H NICHOLSON Administrator.
] Nevada, March 30th 1858.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

HEBREw SocIsrr-At a meeting Of the Ne
vada Hebrew Society, held last Friday evening,
the following officers were elected fer the snsu-
isgysar:
President-Jacob Kohlman.
Vice President--H. Baruh.
Seeretary-A. Blockman.
Trsasurer-K. Rice.
CollsetOr-S. Rice.
Drsetors-L NJ. Cohn, D. Shrpser, p. Mey.
Or, N. ROssnheim and S. Rosenthal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

TzIzvR0-Soms "cur" entered Dave Ash
Hsre's back yard. one night last week, un-
chained dog, and stole both dog and chain.
II will be seen that Ashmore has offered re-
ward for the apprehension Of the thief aud re-
coysry Of the dog.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

A ROUTE EsCAPE NoRNOSs-father Des.
met Catholic missionary who has spent many years
among the Indian tribes that either slope Of the
Rocky mountains there IL perfectly practicable and
route north from Salt lake to the British Possessions
Father d. has Travelled the route several times with light
wagons He gives IL his conviction that the Hormons
leave their present location they will proceed TO New Cal
edona British America and settle at the base OF the Port
age mountains the 49th parallel The route Is do
scrbed in detail The country and climate ia stated to be
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

FEDERAL APPoISTAESIs.-It Is understood that F.. F.
Pratt sonnIaw Of Rufus Choae will be appointed Assist
Treasurer at Boston, in place Of Ihamer W. Beard
who is transferred To the Postmastsrship Of lowell
the general impression that Mr. Fletcher Webster
will disturbed in his position Surveyor for the
Port of Boston.
L. b. Usher has been appointed Postmaster at Lynn,
Mass. vice Stickney whose commission bad expired.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

THE PUBLIC SCHOOL was opened on Monday
morning. and about sixty scholars presented
themselves for admission. A number Of others
are desirous of attending, and the Trustees
have determined to employ another teacher.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

CHERIFF"S SALE.-By virtue Of an oxeou-
- ton to directed and issued out of the Hon. District
Court Of the l4h Judicial District IN and for the CouRty Of
Nevada and State Of California judgment rendered In
said Court the Sd day Of March A. d. 1885, in favor Of
JEREMIAH JOB and against KENNETH MccRAY, for the
Of three hundred and dollars apd forty
three cents with interest said Of 1927 43lOO from
the Judgment at the rate Of ten per cent per
mum till paid together with $40 sOlOO costs Of suit:
have levied upon and seized the following described popsr
ty which heretofore attached the Goth day at Feb
ruary A. d. 1858 at IL O'Clock NJ to wit; All the fght
title and interest of the within named defendant in and to
a certain Dwelling House and lot situated the eAstsra
portion Of Gold H County and State aforesaid, and now
occupied by the said McCray
Notice IL hereby given that will expose to public sale
the described property to the bidder for cash
In front OF the Court House door In the city Of Novada
TUESDAY the Goth day Of March A. 1883 between the
hours Of 10 O'Clock NJ and o'clock n. to satisfy and
pay said judgment.
23h s. W. BORING, sheriff N, C,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
FOR SALE.

THE UNDERSIGNED WISHING TO RE-
turn to the Atlantic States offers for Sale his DIV ENG
HOUSE, BAKERY BEER SALOON, together with all the
necessary Out Houses and Furniture situated in the town
Of Cherokee, Nevada county.
A- Any person with small capital desrous of engag
ing in business that is paying well at present. will please
address in person or by letter.
FREDERICK SCHMIDT.
March 80 1856 Patterson Nevada County Cal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

A FREE FIGHr took place at Grass Valley,
last Sunday evening, in which some eight or
ten persons took part. One man named Bill
Reed was severely hurt, having been kicked on
the head and face.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
TO BUSINESS MEN---FOR SALE

TTNHE subscriber III sell let his Store the most
i favorable terms The Stand is one Of the best in the
town Of Humbug, and is now doing good business.
trade this will be excellent opportunity for investment
Apply the premises, next door to the U. $. Hotel,
Hnmbug City Of j. w. SCHAAF.
Hnnhne March Dist lShs-254na
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
MASONIC DIRECTORY

MASONIC DIRECTORY.
Nevada Royal Arch Chapter No. o, meets
every Monday evening at Masonic Hall Nevada Visiting
Companions are respectfully invited 10 attend.
7. II. CAsWEII, NJ. f. HIP.
#. RUDOLPH, Sec'y.
Il. X. Kane Lodge, No. 72, r & A M holds
its meetings every Wednesday evening at Masonic Hail.
Nevada Stated meetings held the first Wednesday
evening of each month:
t. H. R0IFE, W. N.
C. C. GREEN, Sec'y
Nevada Lodge, No. I3, r & M. holds Its
meetings Saturday evening Of each week, at Masonic
Hail. Nevada Stated meetings the second Saturday OF
each month. 7. L. HAWLEY, W. NJ.
J. +. RUDOLPH, Sec'y.
DibbIe Lodge, No. 100, F. A. NJ, holds iIs meet
ngs every Monday evening, at Alpha, Nevada county
Stated meetings Monday Of next proceeding full moon
W. W. WHOM W. NJ
CALVIN HALL, Secy.
Rough and Ready Lodge, No. 81, #. and A..
NJ meets at Masonic Hall Rough Ready, every Satur-
day evening Stated meetings. Saturday Of or next prece-
ding full moon. E. W. hObEKIe, w. A.
WV. CoolfBs, Secy.
Quitman Lodge, No. SO, #. d A. NJ, meets
every Saturday evening at Orleans Flat, Nevada county.
Stated meetings third saturday Of each month.
R. B. MOVES, ". N.
L. A. sAcKEr seeretary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

ton to the advertisement of Mr.. Chas. Kember,
who offers for sale some valuable mining claims
located on Deer creek, a few miles below Ne
vada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

BAL1~-Mr. and Mrs. GlOtzbach give ball at
the Half Mile House, tomorrow evening. An
excellent band of music have been employed,
and other arrangements perfected to ensure a
Dleasant time
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

DOUGLAS, HUNTER AND BRoDERICK.-The three
names which. appear above are apparently q
strange trio to put together as Sighting for one
cause, yet they have Joined forces at last upon
q most important issue. In areport Of proceed
ings upon resolution offered by Mr. Douglas
calling for investigation of charges of fraud and
dishonesty preferred against Postmaster Cook Of
Chicago, the correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press, after describing the attempt Of Mr.. Fitch
to bolster up Cook and to avoid the investiga-
ton, says:
After q bitter opposition to the resolution
from Senators Slidell Brown. Mason and others,
the resolution was laid on the table. AT this
point Mr.. Hunter Of Virginia, said: 1--WE must
inrestigdte this matter" "Yes," "Yes," responded
Pugh and Clay. These demonstration Of yield
ing to the Illinois Senator created an excite
ment such as has seldom been witnessed. Sena-
tors Slidell Brown and others sprang to the
seat of Hunter, the former exclaiming, ave
have had enough Of this don't revive it''
Senator Broderick, taking advantage of the
attempts made to overawe Hunter obtained the
floor. and delivered q lecture to the Democracy
which they will not soon forget. He said he
was surprised to see Senators controlled in their
action on grave question by bitter spite
against Senator whose lie had been devoted
to the great interests Of the Democratic party.
A mau is nominated for highly responsible
place. A Senator rises in his place and prefers
charges against him, showing him to be dishoR-
est, and therefore unit for the place. He points
the Senate to the place where the testimony is
recorded, and moves a resolution, the tendency
Of which is to procure said testimony; and. in
the face of all this. Senator's say, ave have had
enough of this; we want no investigation" !" Mr..
Broderick characterized the proceedings as dis
honorable and disgraceful
The vote laying the resolution on the table
WAS recOnsidercd. and the testimony ordered.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

ExcHASGEs.-Thc Alta Express and Langton
Il Co. have been very attentive in supplying us
with exchanges during the week past.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

CrT ScRIP.-It will be seen by notice in
another column, that city scrip, registered pre-
vious to January 10th, 1858, will be paid en-
presentation to the City Treasurer. Scrip reg
iStersd previous to that date will cease to draw
interest from this time
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
SPECIAL NOTICES.

DRY GooDs-Messrs steifeI Cohn, NO 81 Broad street
have just received the largest and most complete assOrt
ment of Dry Goods brought to this place. which they
sell at reduced rates
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

Nevada Temple OF Honor No. s.-SIeets every
Monday evening, at Templar's Hall, at O'Clock.
Visiting Brethren in good standing ever welcome.
6-6m d. J. PERKY, W. C. 7.
EDWARD CRAIG, W. r.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

We would call attention to the advertisement
Of Jacob Rosenthal, in another column of this
paper.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
NATIONAL EXCHANGE.
80 81 BROAD STREkT, NEyADL.

No "a BROAD STREET Nevada.
TTNHE undersigned late propretors OF the UNITED STATES
i HoTEI. having leased BieIxnell's Block and hand
Somey fitted il up throughout prepared to
modate permanent aud transient Boarers In style
surpassed In the State.
The Table will at all times be supplied with all the
rieties the market affords
The Beds and Furniture are all new and for st ylo
and comfort, cannot be exceled.
Particular attention will be paid TO the accommodation
Of Ladies' and Families.
Having had long experience In the business
ndent Of being able TO make the NATIONAL one OF the
most desirable Hotels In the mountains.
This Block is substantially built Of Brick, and
withstood the late disastrous rethe airy and
well finished and from the Balconies you have splendid
view Of the surrounding country.
81 OPEN An NIGHT "a
The Bar will be under the supervision of Mr. THOMAS
HENRY and will at all times be supplied with the choicest
WINES LIQUORS and CIGARS.
PEARSON HEALY, Proprietors.
Nevada, Aug. %, 1856 46tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

CHERIFF"S SALE.-By virtue OF an Exe-
- cuton to me directed 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 the 18th day Of January A. d. 1858 In
favor of W. A. SAWYER, and against SAMUEL MoFhf-
LAND for the Of five hundred and eighteen dollars
and thirty throe cents debt with interest the said
Of from the 18th day of January 1883 at the rate
OF ten per cent till paid together with s23o6
costs Of suit have levied upon and seized the following
described property to wit All the right title and inter-
est In and 10 the Mount George Saw MILL situated Lit
tie Wolf creek about miles south Of the city Of Neva
d. nso 100000 hundred thousand feet oflumber 1T
the above described mill
Notice IL hereby given that viii expose to public sale
the above described property TO the highest bidder for cash
in front of the Court House door the city Of Nevada
Tuesday the 3Oth day of March 1858 between the
hours q 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock NJ to satisfy and
pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 9th day of March 1858.
23,td S. W. BORING, Sheriff Nevada Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

as- We would call attention to the Card of DIR. VAN
ZNDr of San Francisco who is treating Eye and Ear d
seases with truly great success, since his return from
abroad Office in Wrghps Building s. W. corner of Mont
gomery and Jackson streets where he may be consulted
daily. lS-3m
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07

NOTICE hereby given that the above sale postponed
until Tues lay the 18th day Of April by order Of plaintiffs
attorney. S. W. bOklNG, sheriff
Nevada County,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
BOOK STORES.
GEO. w. WEIGH,
- DEALER IN -
Books, Music, Gold Pens, Cutlery,
Fancy Articles,

Fancy Articles,
And all kinds Of
-@A"H"
Blank Books Printing Paper Printing Cards. Card Boards
Plain Cap, and Letter Paper, Fancy
Note Envelopes, &C. &c. at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Sheei Music, Music Books, Instructors and all
kinds of Musical Instruments,
a Circulating Library
OfChoice selections and an endless variety Of
CHEAP PUBLICATIONS,
Atlantic Papers, Magazines, and New Publications
ceiyed by every Steamer.
Steamer Papers for Mailing, Postage Free.
Also Agent for
ALTA ExPRES9
Running daily to Sacramento and San Francisco,
Meeting with Freeman Co.'S Atlantic Express.
Pioneer Book and News Depot,
Main Street, Nevada.
January lst ls5s.-14-tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
NEVADA RIFLES--ATTENTION

VOU Are Commanded to meet at your Ar
i mory on SATURDAY next, at two O'Clock, p. N. in
fatigue dress for the purpose of field drill by order Of
RUEUs SHOEMAKER, Captain
J.B. VAN HAGAN,
n-l1- L. -
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-07
SHERIFF'S SALES.

CHERIFF"s sALE.-By virtue OF an execs-
- ton to directed and issued out Of the Hon. District
Court OF the 14h Judicial District In and for the County OF
Nevada and State Of California, judgment rendered in
said Court tho 18th day of March, A. d. 1858 in favor
of A. D. TOWER, and against JAMES CULBERTS0N, j. II,
HARBIN, A. SMART and JAMES McCAMBRIDGE for the
of Ave hundred and seventy four dollars and 6y cts
with interest the said Of 1914 so, at the rate Of
three per cent per month"; from the rendition Of judgment
till paid together with $72 20 costs of suit have levied
upon and seized the following described property to wit
All the right title and interest Of James Culbertson in and
to the Virginia Dc. with all the branch bitches, reser
vors and appurtenances hereunto belonging Also all the
right title and interest OF the above named defendant
(an Culbertson In and TO certain Toll Road known
the Washington Toll Road, commencing at the city Of
Nevada and running tn the top of the hill in the direction
of Alpha and Washington. Also certain Saw Mliin
Washington Township, known the AL ha Saw MIL with
all the Timber Right Engine, Boiler buildings and ap
purenances taken tho property of James McCamhrdgs.
Said mill being situated about neourth OF mile FROM
the town of Omega, County and State aforesaid.
Notice Is hereby given that will expose at public sale
TO the highest bidder for cash In front Of the Court House
door the city Nevada all the above described proper
ty TUESDAY the 18th day Of April 1885, between
the hours of 10 O'Clock NJ, and O'Clock to satisfy
and pay said judgment 4~
Given under my hand this 23d day OF March 1855.
25-td S. w. BORING, Sheriff N. G.