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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8. 1858.
Cowaty Flnances.

Our attention hes recently been called to an
article in the Grass Valley Telegraph, in regard
to the sxtraxsgsnt expenditures to which the
county 10 subjected in consequences Of the de-
prseiated value Of county scrip. The Telegraph
sets down the following itsms:
For exampls-Sfztsen dollars . week, each, to
beard the prisoners!
$370 for . gallows, thst should be built for
one-ffth Of the sum.
One dollar and quarter pound for candles, by
the box, when everybody knows they can be
purchased anywhere for less than one quarter that
sum.
We learn that but twelve dollars week is
allowed for bosrd Of prisoners, instead Of six
teen. As county warrants are selling at nfty
cents on the dollar. II Smounts in reality to but
six dollars = week, to the person who has the
contract. Ifany reliable person can be found
who will board them for less, we doubt not that
the Supervisors would give him the contract.
The amount paid for building the gallow'
was $23s. instead Of $37O, ~ stated by the TEL
sqraph, which would be equivalent to $ll9. We
have but little idea what such structure should
cost, but Il is not probable the work could be
done for less rum.
A lot Of wax candles were purchased some
tine ago, for the use Of the court room, while
the District Court was holding evening sessions,
and the Supervisors allowed one dollar and
twenty-five cents pound for them. In scrip,
equivalent to sixty-two and 3 half cents, cash.
The candles cost at wholesale, in San Francisco,
sixty cents pound; the freight and charges will
cost more than two and half cents pound,
and no merchant could afford to sell them at
the price paid unless he wished to make per-
nanent investment Of his funds.
1.-THE finances Of the county were conducted
on cash basis, items Of expenditures, such al
are named above, would be reduced about one
half, and saving to the county Of eight or ten
thousand dollars year would be effected. In
order to attain this result, two propositions
have been made: One is, to levy an extra tar
sufficient to meet the current expenses; the 9th.
or, to fund the present outstanding debt The
latter plan we believe will be found the less
burderscme to the taxpayers Of the county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

A GAMBLER sHor-A difficulty occurred at
Alleghanytown, on Wednesday evening last.
between two gamblers named VIM. Stedman
and Edward Hewitt. which resulted In the lat
ter bsiRg shot, and IL 10 supposed, mOrtally
wounded. Stedman, who was dealing, had won
$50 from Hewitt, which the latter refused 10
pay. Hard words and blows followed, and
Stsdman at length drew pistol and shot his
antagonist. The wounded man was not dead at
last accounts, but it is thought hs cannot recov-
sr. Stedman Immediately left, and was traced
to this place, but he has not been seen since the
etficsrs here received intelligence of the affray.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
nv Te1eHaDh.

We are indebted to Mr.. Brooks, tn. ..,.
graphic operator at Auburn, for the fOllov,~-
dispatch:
Ferguson introduced bis bill endorsing D.,.
las and Walker; Burch introduced another q
dorsiug the President Chase introduced .sv.
raj more, which were rather on the eOmprOu,..
order, and after some funny sparrinE, they v.r.
all laid Ovtr, and made the special order ~,
Friday, Feb. 18th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
TNSOLVENT NOTICE.-In District Court
i L.I,a;aI 49,.

of the 14th judicial District, Of the State Of California
In the matter Of the Petition Of FRANCIS G.. GUILD,
m Iusoyent Debtor Pursuant TO order OF the Hon
Niles Searls Judge Of the said District Court notice is
hereby given all the creditors Of said lnsolven Francis
G. Guild to be and appear before the Hon. Miles Sear
aforesaid in open Court at the Court Of said Court
in the City and County Of Nevada the Sth day March
A. D. 1855 10 O'Clock A. M Of that day, then and there
show cause any they cam why the prayer Of said In
solvent should not be granted and assignment Of his
estate be made and he be discharged from his debts
bes in pursuance Of the Statute in such made and
provided aud in the time all proceedings against
said Insolvent be yed.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Court this lat
day OF February A d. 1855
RUFUS SHOEMAKER Clerk
By WM. SMITH, Deputy Clerk. lS-5W
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

LEcTuREs-The first Of of lectures for the ben
fit of the Congregational Church. will be delivered by Rev
]. H. BRArroN, OF San Francisco, Saturday evening
of this week. in the Brick Church. Subject ISDiA-term
IS for the course 81 for single lecture admitting lady
and gentleman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

AS We would call attention to the Card Of DIR. VA.
NDr Of San Francisco who is treating Eye and Ear d
seases with truly great success since his return from
abroad Office in wrshts Building s. W. corner of Mont
goery and Jackson streets where he may be consue,
daily. 1ssm
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

KANSAS REsoLUrIoNs.-Ho W. l. Ferguson,
Of Sacramento, gave notice that be should in
trOduce in the Senate resolutions in regard to
the admission Of Kansas The resolutions were
to have been introduced on Monday, and are
understood to be an enforcement Of the posi-
ton Of Senator Douglas.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

A CHANGE.--C. B. Mcdonald has left the edi-
torial charge Of the Golden Era, and gone to
Weaverviile with his lady, (lats Mrs. Potter
He takes charge Of the Trinity Journal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

DAeuKRREoTTrEs-Those wanting pictures in the high
est style ofths art should call at the Gallery OF Mrs
Rudolph, in the Democrat building Broad street. Nevada
Glass Pictures, or Ambroypes also made for those whs
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

DOUGLAS IN THE FKLD.-lt is fact, admitted even By
Republicans that Douglas chances for the presidency ART
growing orgher every day-t is also fact that pur
Drugs Medicines, can be obtained usual At Spence
Drug Store No. q Commercial street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

THETRcAL-An entertainment is announced to come of
at the Iheater this evening The company consists of
r Addam' the Yankee commedian, Mrs. Rowena Grance
and one or two others Of less note but judge
ror ability, making altogether, "heavy" company.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

CONVENTION OF GovERNoRs.-Iti is reported that Gov
Reeder designs calling Convention Of the Ex-Governsrs
of Kansas to devise plan for settling the difficulties in
that Territory.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

THOMAS PAME.-The admirers Of Thomas
Paine had celebration at San Francisco on
Friday night on the occasion Of his birthday.
1t is said to have been . very spirited affair.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

GETTING WELL-Mr. Robert Brash, who was
dangerously injured recently ct Montezuma
Hill. BY premature blast, We lsarA Ii Likely to
rsesver.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

SunDEyIsoRs.- County Supervisors met
to transact county busine. on Monday. The
Sheriff setsled up in full, his accounts on the
property tax for 1857. The amount returned
Is dslinqusnt for the several townships, was as
AallAwa.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

FHun TRsEAWe direct the attention Of our readers ID
the advertisement Of Mr. Marshall who has for sale large
quantity Of fruit trees, Of the best varieties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

LrGIsLGnvE DocUMENTs.-we are indebted to Senator.
Chase and Burton, and to Messrs. Hill, warheld Caldwell
Smith and Young of this county, for copies Of the
report OF the State Controller and other Legislative ocu
ments
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

DRr GooDs-Msssrs. Steife Cohn No. 54 Broad street
have just received the largest and most complete
ment Of Dry Goods brought to this place which they
sell at reduced rates.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

CoNrRADic1EDThe Butte Record contradcts the report
that bill had been introduced into the Legislature de-
hning the position of the State Journal on the Kansas
question.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

TowNsar AssEssoRs.-Mr. Smith, Of Nevada
county, has intrOdueedA bill into the Assembly,
providing for the election Of Township Asses
sers, and a6Ollshing the Office Of County As
sssssr, en- the expiration Of the terms of the
present. incumbents.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03

Pus. Doo.ws indebted to Hon. j. G. MsKibbsa for
SAizAhls csaSrsssisnAl dssa@sats.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
EYE AND EAR.
DIR. j. w. VAN ZANDT.

TTAvING returned from New York, will resume the
practice OF Medicine and devote portion Of his time
to consultations in the Diseases of the EYE and EAR
OFFICE-ln wright's building, N. W. corner ofMont.
gomery and jackson streets, San Francisco.
Uours-q to IL A. NJ and 2 to 4 p N, lR.sn
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post Office at Nevada City,
Cal, February LIST, 1858.
Published officially in the NEVADA DEMOCRAT, having
the largest circulation in the County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

O.tavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco.
he IL authorised to receive advertisements and collect and
receipt for the same
Geo. n. Levegrovs Is our authorised Agent for
a.r.,uto 10 receive advertisements and collect for the
same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-02-03
IpILc, I IC'
GESTIEMEN's LIST

Abbey Miss Mary Green Mrs ii
Hall Mrs Harriet Parker Mrs Catharine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02

SIMPLE ARITHMETIC FOR FARMERS. -
We have little problem in arithmetic which
farmers may profit by studying. We got the
idea yesterday in Washington street, while
witnessing a transaction in, or rather on the
sidewalk, whore half of the business is done,
in front of commission house for the sale Of
country produce. Seeing an immense pile of
the article we inquired
"How much pound for dried apples :"
"Well, for such these Ia cents
Good ones are worth more"
SLOW what is the matter with these ?
they look clean and bright
$50 they are, and of good fruit, lust tart
enough, and well cured. You see in that
torn bag fair sample Come this way-let
me show you twenty other samples"
We went in and examined There was as
much similarity as though all had been put
up by one hand. We soon saw what was the
matter The apples had been pared by ma
chine that did not take off all the skin, and
then cut in halves and strung upon Irvine
without removing the cores How could
those who prepared this fruit for market ex-
poet it to bring full price Yet we suppose
they will complain that it does not, Just as
many do because COW grease does not sell for
butter.
We are sorry that we did not obtain more
particulars so as to bring the loss by this one
error in preparing the article for market di-
reetly home to the attention Of the prodnc-
ers.
We can only say we saw it in the store of
Miller d Carpenter, and were told that it was
part OF a shipment Of sixty thousand pounds
from one man, and all from one county in
Western New York-wo think Chatauque.-
Probably the parties in default will be able TO
see themselves as Others see them by this
description.
Now said Mr. Miller, "in consequence
Of the manner they have been prepared. al
though of good fruit it has been impossible
TO sell them for city use, and only at a loss of
say one cent pound for shipment to Califor-
MIA"
Here there is a loss of 5000 that comes ont
of the profits Of the producers, solely in con-
sequence of bad preparation, while it entails
upon the consumer, if "time is money" still
greater loss for every piece of fruit must be
taken on the string one at time, and the
core and seeds cut out with sharp knife.
and there is the loss Of weight and waste be
side
Now, will farmers take the slate and figure
up how much more il would have cost them
TO do the work in proper. instead of this
sioyenly manner, and see IL the $500 lost
might not have been wholly sayed-gained
upon mere modicum of additional labor;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02
Numuruus Selections.

- A midshipman asked priest to tell
the difference between priest and ackass
The priest gave tup.
"one wears cross on his back, and the
other a cross on his breast, said the midship-
man.
Now said the priest, "tell me the diff
terence between midshipman and iackass. Z"
Inc midshipman gave it up, and asked
what it was
The priest said he did not know Of anv.
70 Don't touch the lutte when tho drums
are resonnding A wise man always remains
silent when fools are speaking.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02

8. Do A. frf
NUM- N"NNH' i"Ni D." '"Nr"DND fLulD
EXTRACT nUcHU,
u clkHcsfs, OtsrHfiolr. Scrret biscas,i, feHals
Complaints and li biscosos " He
scleqf Oyl4as,
Arising from Escc,.cs ard imprudenccs n lfe and re-
moving a Improper Discharges from che bladder Kid
ncis' or sexual Organs whether existing ID
FROM whatever cause th.y my have originated.
AND so NfATTTR or NOW foNc er,,-prN,
citing H9 aaa .o TO ne ,a%s and Bloom Voc 10 > ne a,
prltf TIat
ToN no ~ n tCrrpt,t
~ a + r. ~ 10
~ yl,' oD. amy ',oA'eu 3gietets, ana removes
t we .n'nk ~ll.n Till ue ioona lns''poi-
'.. i = M - Loss ol ,itnoIl' Diin-
lug w. INA y we f it.'', NJ 4.
e.s,, Weat NtNgs' l5"."lntt uf,Aeim heifof ot
Detth' Alth. Sweat Noll cet MaAoinine.s' Dim"rsf
a. .'lf NH.''l.'' L'l's..ulo 3, Dg 'us.l-
SYMPTOM iot Hand. ria.bP of f., Bow 6l,5p u
q Che sao r,ii4 Continue and Eruption; a tae
qurutr BLACK Spots FItiuc before fhe Fvc. Win Irm-
pomu Sliusion add Loss Of Sight Want u Attention.
Great Mobility kestessuess. with Honor ~ Society
Nothing is more Desirable 90 such Patients than So-
tudc end Nothing they more Dread for Fear Of Them
selves Reposg % MANNER no Earnestness DO Spec
umton' but Hurried Transition from one Question to
another
These symptoms, % allowed 90 so 0nuhich This med
ieino inyauaoly rcnioves--.oou follows Loss OF POW
~ TAI IIN' aud hflLEFl &c flIs-in ono u
when ihc patient may expire Who con say that these
excuses ae no frequently followed by those tireiu dis
NSA ana S4HSC ioN me rec
d,lfbs tv CoNSi-NipiifN 49, - ;,,''l y. ~
trutb nj fbesc as.crtians II, I,,,',,i, i III. W.,
eancoiy h;,io, - u. l,e mos
tpsIiy soj'icn aTd ,itc NJ W W., ~
Gncf ever visits h Should sound q, tb voice ocir
80 .Wi,b vo,f,l measure. ,.,,, 5,.,,.i.
Low srli.r s,urls NJ .,,;sf i...,,,iid
Debility Is most terrible. and Bas brosSb, hor..nd.
l,b,ioI M % Ii yh s''I,s 'G, ~4sHs we
use Of his ~ eau '' ''''' '9 '"'
TNrAIryRtp pp,rpDv
I
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02

DONKEY AMONG THE BEEs.-A laugh
able occurrence took place day or two since
upon a farm in the outskirts Of the city, in
which donkey occupied very prominent
part, and showed himself to be a far less in
telligont animal than the one 'wc read of,
who, when penned up in the farm yard with
the chickens, remarked as he trod them I'M
der foot, Every one for himself and God for
us all"
This modern donkey, being ponned mp in
yard, under circumstances quite similar to
those Of his ancient prototype, undertook the
more dangerous experiment Of trcading on
the bees so he thrust his ugly nose against
the hives. and made determined onset upon
the whole row, as if each individual hive was
trough of meal Not reshing such iamil-
iarity with their domestic arrangements, the
bees rushed out in swarms aud commenced
their assaults upon him in such a savage man
nor as made the poor beast think he must
leave in hurry, which he accordingly did.
But the bees, not content with acting merely
on the defensive. seemed determined to pun
ish him for his termerity, and give him les
SON which should last him through life Lit
orally covering his whole body, they stung
him on his nose, they stung him in his ears.
they stung him in his eyes. Upon his back
and upon his belly, upon his neck and upon
his legs, they fastened themselves by hun
dreds and thousands, and Wherever a sting
could penetrate, tho poor donkey had to take
it.
Frantic with rage and pain, the animal bray
ed and beloved, and ran, and jumped, and
dashed his sides with his tail; and finally. as
if in utter despair Of getting rid of his assail-
ants, he threw himself upon the ground and
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02
From the New England Farmer.
TOM SLACK.

Tom Slack lives over across the way,
In a cottage drear and old,
And there he grumhes and ffets to-day
Because il Is windy and cold
lis always TOO cold or too hot for him
To finish his daily work
whiting fellow this lifelong whim
Has made him a shiftless shirS.
His once white cottage that looked 30 fair,
O'crshaded by chestnut trees
Now, messy and gray, stand toucring there
In every passing breeze;
Its windows are broken. and gone the blinds,
And over the rickcty door
No more the vine is long arms winds,
With It's tempting fruit Of yore.
Sure never was man 90 plagued as he,
For every beast he owns
Delights 70 roam DER his broad lands, free,
In spite Of clubs and stones;
His fences blow down, Dr. walls get low,
He has never time 90 sparp
To drive a nail or lay row.
To keep them in good repair
lie never begins TO pillow in spring
Til his ncighhors fields sown,
And they are ready Tor harvesting
Before his corn is grown
Then, while he is putting his barn 70 rights
His roots IN their native soil.
Jack Frost, on the chilly autumn nights,
WIN claim as his lawful spoil
Ills sey,hes are broken, his sickles lost,
His cari-wheel needs g tifc.--
His tools all over the yard are tossed,
While he dozos over the fire.
For want Of tack, a screw, or strap,
Whatever he owns will rem
70 ruin, while he Is taking bis nap,
Or W'nt'Y II getting il done.
O, busy indeed Is his good wife. jane
a thrifty and careful soul
WIN chceriully strives. vet al iu vain,
To keep things neat and whole;
And all their boys md rifls aye taught
To work ont their daily tasks.
Til much of his toll by them Is Wrought
Though he never the meaning asks
She onen thinks OF thu sunny day.
With many fearful THRILL
When be vowed. whatever might be LIES way,
10 cherish and cheer her sfl
And then She turns, with binding tear,
ITO The clcud that DER thom DIVERS
To Che poverty gathering round thcm hcrc,-
While her husband smokes and shores.
1T is al nay luck" Tom says, with o. sigh,
AS the seasons como and Go,
MY ncighhots get richer. hut n1orcr ],
For al thu reap and sow
But Fortune for long so shy and cool,
VIII soon hC here, 70 wait 30
All, Inc II he does, fear, poor iool,
When she comes he'll be too latei
Jump up and matt not for fai,c, diy5;
I'm sure. If YOU don't, Tom Slack
The wheel that Fortune keeps turning always
viii knock YOU Of her track.
Your goods are going as fast as they can,
Your mnd-what little You own
Is nearly lost, and what's lcfl u You, man,
lfyou don step quick, is gonot
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02
3outtrp.
tof the waterman.
A MOTHERS LAMENT

n NTV TTTITN = TINtl'I Nv T
ron rHE Toss OF As INFANT DAuoHTER- MIR
ONLY CHILD.
Great God is this mercy i--oh, how dark
So like an awful Judgment doth il seem
Nor life Of living hope a talent spark,
Not cen the fitting bliss Of waking dream.
Was il Thine envy Of maternal bliss
Or jealousy oflove tina, aimed the blow
How strange that weak idolairy like his
Should be rohukcd with such heart-rending voc
l, must be Fancy, since my faith is lame,
That wings her way where infant angels reign,
Discovers Florence, calling her by name,
who swoctly answers--"We shall meet again
A SYMrArHizEn.
Montpelier jane. 1853.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02
PHGNNEY's New JEwELRY STORE,
corner Main and state street. ...,. Montpelier, w.

ID T. a = - n
why the Grover & Baker Sowing Machine is universally
preferred for Family Sewing
lst It IS more simple and easier kept in order than
any other machine
3D. Il makes scam that will not zip or ravol though
ever, third stitch Is cut.
81. II from ordinary spoos, and thus all the
trouble OF winding thread avoidedhie the same ma
chine can be adapted pleasure, by change Of
spools, to all varieties OF work.
ih The same machine silk linen thread and
common spool cotton, with equal facility.
9th. The Is elastic the most elastic fabric
that it is free from an abity to break in washing
ironing otherwise.
9TH The stitch made by this machine is more beautiful
than any other made-cither hy hand machine. 90
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02

CLERICAL JoKE,-Tho Skowhegan Tele-
graph tells the following:
"'This is the devils tail, said our press
man, some few weeks SINCE to one of our
resident clergymon, who had come in with
his lady and other friends to see the press
work-reierring to the lever of the press. of
which this is the technical name. you handle
1t as though you were familiar with it, young
man, was the clergyman immediate reply"
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-02

An Enron IL BALL ALLEY.-The New
Orleans True Delta gives an account of a re-
cent match of ten pins in that city, which is
not often parralellcd, even by Paulsen playing
the seven games of chess at once, bludfoldod.
The individual whose prowess is there re-
corded may be considered some on the pins.
The Dete says
"a distinguished member of the New Or
leans press thinks he has reason 20 consider
himself "some' at ten pins, though naughtily
disayowing all Partially for such an unintel-
lcctual pastime, and studiously representing
that he only INDUCES in bowling for the ben
eft Of his muscle, which is apt to become
weak and Aaccid with no scycrcr exercise than
tho welding of the editorial pen. 1t is JUS
tico to him to state that he rolls very fair
scrub game, but is by no means bully at it,
not often collecting more than his one hum
drcd and ten to one hundred and twenty pins.
Night before last he had remained crampcd
up at the table in his sanctum until he felt
that his muscle stood sorely in need of a lit
tie bracing in the manly game which he loves,
aud strolled off TO an alley on St. Charles
street, aud looked for AN opponent to contend
with him, Seeing gentleman whom he
thought from his getting up wasn't likely to
like himself he politely invited him to a
match.
The individual said that he wasn't much Of
player but he d roll him one just for amuso-
ment, and they began. The individual work
ed off our friend for a couple Of games with
out apparent pains taking, and then proposed
he should roll with his left hand against the
editors right. This was assented TO, and the
result was as before two more games being
scored to the editors account, as well as a
laugh being registered against him. The in
diyidual then very seriously proposed to roll
again, and not use his hands at all, but to kick
the balls down the alley, the other using his
right hand as usual. Being good humored
man, the editor assented, being now certain
he would be able to turn the laugh on the
prosumptuous individual. They went at it,
and the stranger proved himself as handy
with his feet as he had with his hands, kicking
the balls down the alley with astonishing pre-
cision and success, making strikes and spares
in style which struck terror to the soul of
the dumbfounded editor. Two games were
played in this unique manner, and we're both
scored against the editor.
''Now,' said the individual, I'm play you
another game, and bloW the balls down the
alley. Use neither hands nor feet"
mo you don't" said our friend most en-
phatically gathering himself up, and travell-
ing with a big laugh behind to help him
along. 1t is not likely that he will ''pick up
soft game soon again. Indeed he assures
us that in future he will let his muscle slide,
and never try again to build it up at bowling.