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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2s, 1858
snnrnma court CIerk.

The bill postponing the election Of Clerk Of
the Supreme Court and continuing the present
incumbent in Office another year, has finally
passed both houses Of the Legislature, and If it
receives the approval of the Governor will be-
come law. This act ID gross outrage upon
the rights of the people, and the most anti
Democratic measure which has been enacted oy
the present Legislature. Mr.. Fairfax, the pres
ent Clerk. is very clever gentleman, but the
Office which be holds is worth some $4,000 or
$4,000 year, and as the duties require but an
ordinary capacity, 1t lie one in which the incum-
bents should follow the rule of rotation. Sew
eral reasons have been given for this action OF
the Legislature. The one most talked OF and
commonly believed, is that portion OF the
profits Of the Office, for the extra time to
which the term is extended, has been used to
procure the extension. We place but little re-
lance, however, in this rumor, as charges OF
bribery and corruption are too common to
merit much attention, and without proof should
not be entertained. Probably the true cause
for postponing the election, is that the Lecomp-
ton members are afraid Of the action of the peo-
pie, and as the present incumbent IS supposed
to be good Lecomptonite. they thought it best
20 keep him in Office as long as their power cx-
tended. No good reason has been given for
this act of taking the power out Of the hands
Of the people, and legslating man into an
elective office, and we must conclude it was
done to subserve uuprincipled fsctonal purpo-
see.
The Sacramento Mercury, In speaking OF the
vote on this measure, says II was carried by the
Democrats against the odds and ends Of the op-
position, and that the Democracy were success
full as they always are when question of prin-
ciple is involved. Now If II IS Democratic
principle to legslatc men into elective Offices,
the masses of the party have strangely misun-
derstood their principles. We have no hesita-
tion in saying that in this case the odds and
ends have represented the Democratic senti-
ment more truly than have the "sxpediency
shriekers."
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

AUsrRALIA.-From summaries of the census
returns, of the colony of Victoria, it appears
that there have been great changes in the pro-
portion Of the sexes since 1854, especially in
the gold fields. In that year there were 81
males 10 every 100 females; while in 1857 there
were but 2Sl to each 100; and. dcducting Chi
nese, 24,273 in number the proportion is found
to be only 227 males to every 100 females. Du-
ring the last three years, the general increase
in the population of the colony was 73 per cent; /;
while, in the same period the population of the
gold fields. (besdes Chnese) had increased ll3
per cent Upwards of lao, 900 of the people in
Victoria are still living in tents. or dwellings,
o! an equally temporary nature; yet the census
returns show the curious fact that 4,724 houses
are "unoccupied," aud many of these are in
the mining districts. The aborigines in the
colony had dwindled down to l.768, of whom,
40 were living in the houses Of Europeans, and
43 in tents.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

FIoHr WITH HORSE THIEvEs-THREE MEN
SHors--We condense the following particulars
of q fght with horse thieves from the San
Joaquin Republican
Some days since four mules and horse were
stolen from the vicinity of San Leandro, Ala
media county, by a band Of horse thieves. The
stolen animals we're advertised, and on Wednes-
day morning, the 21st. Mr.. George Wilson,
who had been hunting for stock, discovered
three men with animals answering to the de-
scrpton of those advertised. travelling towards
the coast range. He rode to the ranch of Mr..
Clark where q rodeo was being held, and a
large number of persons assembled. Several
parties Immediately started out in pursuit, from
five to eight in party. Messrs. Wilson. Lane,
Baldwin and Ward we're together, and Mr.. Sam
uel Clark and VIM. Patterson, short distance
behind. About FIVE o'clock p. NJ Wilson and
bis party reached the Arroyo la Puerta. about
rs miles from Stockton, in the Coast Range.
After entering into the pass a short distance,
they suddenly came upon the band, who were
encamped for the night, the saddles being off
the animals. They were packing up the meat of a
bullock which they had jerked and dried, and
which animal they had stolen from Mr. Smith
They started to move of, when Mr.. Wilson hail
ed them and ordered them to stop. Two of
them Obeyed, but the third moved short dis
lance, ana reacnnR LOT MS gun, Hred at Mr.
Wilson, but his shot took no effect. Wilson
then fired aud one of the robbers fell, appa-
rently badly wounded. The other two thieves
then bred both barrels Of each of their guns,
Mr.. Frank Lane firing at tie same time. Mr.
Lane received terrible charge Of buckshot
striking in his head, neck breast. arm and hip
He fell from his horse, and died in about TWEEN
ty minutes; he never spoke after being shot.
Mr.. Alfred Ward received the charge in his
right shoulder, and the balls ranged downward
He was STOPPING to domOunt from his horse.
Mr.. Baldwin, while attempting to fire his rife,
was bafied by his horse refusing to stand. He
received three balls in the side one of which
lodged in the spine, and the other two passed
through. He also received ball through his
left wrist. Messrs. Patterson, Clark, and
Spaniard, who were not armed. then rushed up
to the assistance of their comrades, and the
robbers made OF, leaving everythn but their
guns. They dragged their wounded companion
along with them into the chapparell. Each Of
the robbers was armed with double barreled
gun and two revolvers. The saddles and ami
mails fell into the hands Of the captors. At last
accounts one hundred men were in pursuit of
the thieves Baldwin will recover, but Ward it
is thought cannot survive.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
MISlNo.--we find the following mining item

MINING.--We find the following mining items
in the San Juan Star, of Saturday:
The Deadman Cut on this Hill cleaned up
since our last. making total yield for twenty
days washing, of $l45OO.
The Low Co., located next to the above in
the same time cleaned up 81 500.
On Buckeye Hill, Hiscox IL Co. cleaned up
for four days washing, $l,29O.
At Little Grass Valley the miners are doing
well. The diggings are surface, aud yield from
ten to fifteen dollars day to the hand
The miners at Cherokee and above, towards
Humbug are doing better than ever. Many of
them are now supplied with water, and a pro-
jected combination of bitches will soon bring all
additional supply.
A fine piece of gold was found at Fiddetown
on Saturday last, weighing sixteen ounces.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

REPUTATION the act of the Legislature,
consolidating the city and county governments
of Sacramento, provision is made for issuing
new bonds for the funded debt Of the city. The
new bonds bear less rate Of interest than the
present bonds. and the time Of payment is ex-
tended; one fourth Of the debt is to be paid in
1885, and the last instsllment in l9O3 forty-fve
years hence. The bond-hOlders will regard
this as rank Reputation, but the citizens of
Sacramento call it failure. The act will ruin
the character and credit Of the city, and very
much njure the financial standing Of the State
among bond holders.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

SANGuINARr FIGHT.-On Wednesday last, says
the Placerville Lnder, frightfnl row occurred
at Greenwood Valley between Captain Stod-
dard and man known as George. By some
means the parties became involved in an alter
cation aud George hurled tumbler at the head
Of the Captain, which took effect Immediately
above his eye, severlng one or two small blood
vessels and causing the blood to flow profusely
In the meantime, the Captain procured load
ed gun and pursued his assailant through the
village until he became so blinded by the loss
of blood that George finally gave him the
dodge.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

ADJoURNED.-The Legislature adjourned sine
die, at noon on Monday, agresably to the joint
resolution adopted some two weeks ago. The
session has lasted over three months and half,
and an immense amount Of business, mostly of
a local character, has been transacted. Up to
Saturday evening, as We learn from tho Union,
the Governor had approved Of three hundred
and twelve acts, ard probably afty or sixty
more were approved previous to the adjourn
mani
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

RENcoNTRE AT THE CAPIToI.-Just after the
adjournment Of the Assembly last Friday night
Mr.. W. Hicks Graham, who had taken excep-
tion to some remarks made by Mr.. R. D. Fer
guson Of Sacramento, struck Mr.. +. with his
cane. The next morning the parties came in
collision in the hall Of the Capitol when Fer
guson knocked Graham down; Graham then
drew derringer, but Ferguson wrested it from
him, when the parties were separated.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

SACRAMENTO PRIMARY ELEcrIoN-The elee-
tion for delegates to the Democratic County
Convention of Sacramento, to nominate candi.
dates for Supervisors, was held last Saturday.
In the city the election was fiercely contested,
tho test being Lecompton and ant-Lecompton.
1t is stated that heavy delegation of Federal
officers, members Of the Legislature, aud other
outsiders, were working and spending their
money freely for the benefit of the Lccompton
tickets; but the Douglas wing carried two Of
the three wards, elected 26 of the AZ delegates
to which the city is entitled, and had majority
of about 100 on the popular. There seems to
have been great excitement during the time
the polls were open, and eight or ten fights are
chroncled. But little interest was taken in
the election outside of the city, and the result
in the county will not be known until the meet
ing Of the Convention, which takes place to-day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

GOVERNOR WELLER AND THE GANBLERs.-Gov.
Weller has vetoed the bill which was intended
to be a relief to the gamblers There is man
in our Office who saw Col. Weller, when be was
Military Governor of Monterey. Mexico, sum
marily compel gambler to restore sixty dol
lars which be had just won. The Governor is
still down on the gambers-Pacifc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

RAILROAD SURvEY.-We learn from the Pla-
Ger Herald. that the engineers have commenced
the survey for the railroad from Folsom to the
Half Way House on the Auburn road. AS soon
as the survey is completed the grading will be
commenced. This road is an extension of the
Sacramento Valley railroad, and the contem-
plated route is along the foot hills having the
northern terminus on the Yuba river. 1t will
doubtless eventually be extended as far as Oro-
vilIe
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

INDIAN OUrRA0E,-The Crescent City Herald
learns from gentleman lately down from the
mouth Of Rogue river, that on Tuesday night
April 18th, fifteen Indians rushed into the house
of Mr.. Thomas, who resides about two miles
from the mouth of the river, and attacked him
in bed. He fought his way out through them
and escaped. Two men named Taylor, who
were sleeping in the house, broke for boat.
which they had left at some little distance, but
on arriving there found it guarded by Indians.
They then ran for the brush, but one of them
has not been heard Of since, and probably has
been murdered. There is great need Of troops
at the mouth of Rogue river. Some should be
stationed there at once, and all the Chetcoes,
who will not go on to the Reservation, should
be killed or driven out of the country This is
the third murder perpetrated by them within
the last few months
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
No. 31.1
A N ORDNANCE FIXING THE COMpEx.
"A saton Of the City Marshal and Policemen.
The Tr,,1ess of m. (s,t,, of V,,,od, lo n-5.:.

The Trustees of The City Of Neradd do Ordain as foos
SEC. ! The City Marshal shall receive as compsu,,
ton for his services hundred dollars per month IA a.
paid out of the City Treasury He shall also receive a.
his services collector fifteen per mou
the amount collected by him on account OF other Citv
enues which ccntsge he is authorized retain ou A.
the amount collected. -"
SIC 2. The Policemen shall receive as eomnAn.,,;.
Tor their services the Of hundred dollars per ro
payable out of tho City treasury other demands .;
the City ~sarns'
SEC. g. For every arrest made under the citv o,,..
ces where the person persons arrested are eo.S.s
and the costs paid the Marshal Policeman for .Sia
such arrest and for attendance Court during the t
shall receive the of three dollars ~'
SEC !. This Ordinance shall take effect and he in
from and after tho first day Of May A. D. 1855 ''''
SIC 3. Ordinance No. rs fixing the compensation =,
the City Ma sha and Policemen passed September I'm
1857 is hereby repealed. "
Passed April 22d 1858. J. W. GRIER Pre,aen.
T. H. RoLyE. Clerk. M
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

FIRE IN SrockroE-A MAN BURNED TO DEATH.
"A small frame house on the Levee at Stock
ton, occupied by two Frenchmen. was burned
last Saturday, and one Of the inmates, named
F. Gayld, was burned to death in the building.
He is supposed to have been intoxicated, as his
companion made several unsuccessful efforts
to awaken him, but was finally obliged to save
himself
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

New York is now out twenty-three days and
may be hourly expected. This steamer will
undoubtedly bring some definite intelligence as
to the fate of the LecOmpton Constitution. We
shall issue an Extra" as soon as the steamer
arrives
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

AFRICAN ElnGRATIoN.-About two hundred
negroes left San Francisco, few days ago. for
Vancouver's Island where they design settling.
Among them was the boy Archy, who, from
circumstances beyond his control, has become
somewhat celebrated of late.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

FLUNKEYIsN-The members Of the Assembly
have presented massive gold watch" to Mr..
Speaker Whitesides for the distinguished ability
which he has exhibited while presiding over
their deliberations
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

PAssED.-The bill extending the time for the
assessment Of property in Nevada county has
passed both branches Of the Legislature, and
has without doubt been approved by the Gov
ArnAr
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

Man KnLED.-The California Express is in
formed of the sudden killing ofa man at McFar-
lands Hill, by the caving Of bank. The name
Of the deceased is George Winfield native of
Norfolk. England. aged about 25 years. His
friends can learn particulars by'addressing Jas.
F. Johnson, Strawberry Valley Yuba county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

SWARM OF BEEs.-Mr. William Swain, who
lives on ranch near Bangor. few days since,
caught on the limb of . tree near his house
swarm Of bees Where they came from is
mystery. Mr.. Swain has hived his prize aud
the little Strangers have gone - work
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

PAYER AT CARSON VALLEY.-MesSrs. II. F..
Smith and J. A. Mitchell have issued . pros
pectus for a paper to be published at Genoa,
Carson Valley. The paper Is to be called the
Democratic Pres, and will be issued weekly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

NAN KILLED IN Ell DoRADo.-A man named
Joshua Smith was recently killed by the caving
Of bank at Mount Gregory. on the middle fork
of the American river. Deceased, says the In
dex, was native of New Hampshire, and had
q wife and several children, who are now sun
posed to be living in Lake Village in that State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-Mr. Welch Of the Alta
Express, has our thanks for the delivery of ex-
changes the past week. We are also indebted
to Pattison Of LangtOn's Express for similar
favors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

PEACE PROPosEDi-Tho Sacramento Union
learns that ]. c. Fremont and his family are
now in Mariposa, and that propositions have
been made to him by certain parties for quiet
and peaceabe working of the mines on his
property without regard to the litigation of bis
rights in the Courts.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

AUSTRALIAN AND CALIFORNIAN GoLD Fields
The Ala publishes statements of the entire
amount of gold produced in each year from
1851 to 1857 inclusive, in California aud in the
Colony Of Victoria, Australia.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

TIE STEAMER GOLDEN ACE sailed for Panama
on the 2Otb carrying ever one thousand pas
ssngsrs, and 81, ,947, ,734 iR treasure
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
c,TATE OT CALIFORNIA. Conn1v nr \

CtTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF Nev..
- da At regular term Of the Probate Court Of th
County and State aforesaid begun and held at the Cour.
house in the City Of Nevada, Monday, April 26th A n
1855 In the matter Of the estate Of CHAS N SIOAT d.
deased T. J. Manchester administrator Of said ct,l.
having this day filed his petition praying for leave 10 ,.
certain property belonging to said estate set forth IN
-ad petition and it appearing to the satisfaction Of m,
Court that there is not sufficient personal estate in tbs
possession Of said administrator TO pay the
debts against the said Charles y. Soa deceased and tbs
expenses ST admninstra on and that IL IL necessary Ia
sell said real estate for the payment Of the liabilities Of sa
estate
1t therefore ordered by the Court that all persons in
teeste in said estate he and appear before This Court At
regular term thereof at the Court Hou in Nevada ey
MONDAY the 2ih day of May 4. H. 1883 at 0o'cloci
\. NJ Of that date then and there show cause II any
they havo why order should no be made direct
ing the sale Of said property in the an on IN.
conditions set forth and prayed for in the eon Of said
Administrator, and the proceeds applied to the ment Of
said debts.
And il further ordered that the Clerk hereof give due
notice Of the hcrng Of said petition by publication Of
copy Il the above IN the Nevada Democrat weekly rws
paper printed and publishel in the Colny Nevada for
at least three consecutive weeks from the date Of pn bcs
ton. BY order OF the Court.
Attest: RUFUS SHOEMAKER Clerk
By y. s. LAMBERT. Tepuy.
WV ANDERSON Atty for Administrator. 3n-3w
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

FIFTEEN LAsHEs.-A party of men admins
tered fifteen lashes on the bare back of an In
dian recently, at Santa Rosa. The sufferer was
charged with stealing pair Of boots.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
sALE.-By virtue Of an e1.eu.

DORONER'S SALE.-By virtue of an exeeu-
" on to directed and issued out Of the Hon istret
Court Of the Fourteenth Judicial District in and Tor NeNs
ia county and State OF Calorns Judgment rendered
in said Court the 7th day Of May A. d. 1851 IN a'or
of DAVIS IEVlUL and against The Hevitia lAayepe
Gold Mining Company, and C. CONWAY, for the sum Of
Two Thousand One Hundred and Seventy Dollars anu
Twenty four cents debt with interest the said sum Of
S2l7 24Oo from the 9TH day of May 1851 ut the rate Of
three per cent per month till paid together with $50 H.
100 costs OF suit have levied upon and zed the follow
ing described property, to wit All the right title and
interest OF defendant Conway in and to tho Mil Machinery
Engine Boiers and the appurenances belonging thereto
and known the Helvetia Iafa yette Gold Mining Co.'S
Quartz MILL situated about two miles from the town OF
Grass Valley in southerly direction. Also all the right
title and interest Of said defendant in and TO the Stock
Shares Of said Company Also all his right title and inter
in and 10 certain Quartz Ledge, together with the
improY thereon and certain Lease which he holds
upon said Quartz Ledge from John Larimer and - Nc
Murry said Ledge located about two miles in south
ery direction from the town Of Grass Valley, and known
the Larmer and McMurtry Quartz Lead. Also house
about ave less situated in the town Of Ora"
Valley, the west side OF Auburn street and known a.
the Winchester House. Also dwelling house situated In
said town Of Grass Valley the east side Of said Auburn
street. occupied BY said defendant dwelling Also
the Quartz Ledge upon which said Hevetia lafayette
Gold Mining Co.'s Mill is erected and known the HelVe
tia and lafayette Quartz Ledge, with all its dips and
angles.
Notice is hereby given that will expose to public sale
all the above described property the highest bidder for
cash. front of the Court House door in the City Of Nsya
dA on TUESDAY the 18th day Of May, A. d. 1855, be.
tween the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and o'clock
satisfy and pay said Judgment
Given under my hand this 27th day Of April 1883.
So-N JOHN BAILEY Coroner, n. c.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

The OREABA.-We learn from the San Fran
cisco Herald, that this steamer ia undergoing
thorough repairs. 1t is intimated that she will
he pat upcR the Frazier River geld uiaes route
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

A LION KnLED.-A gentleman from Indian
Diggings, Ell Dorado county, informs the Placer.
vile Democrat that Frenchman named viger
recent killed = California lion BY pslting nth
stones
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
.S269, ,697.76O
Against this amount we have the following
as the product for the came years in
IOT Tic FNHlt Y
CALIFORNIA.
........$338,7 ,772,467

This leaves II balance in favor of California
Of $G9,O74, 707. The Australian gold is est-
mated at far higher rate of iineness than that
OF our own country, viz $50 to the ounce.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

DECIDEDLY REFRESHING Judge Pitzer ar
gued in the District Court at Weaverville, last
week that the bondsmen of the defaulting trea-
surer, Lynn. were not liable, because MIR. Lynn
was not legally elected.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

PRAYER MEETINGS are being held daily at
San Francisco, Sacramento, Stockton and 9TH
or places.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
MARRIED.

In this city, April 9th, by John Anderson E.o NJ.
JAcoB nASLERs to Mrs FRANCES ARMSTRONG ~ M
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28

CONSTABLE'S SALE.-State OF California.
~ County of Nevada, Township of Nevada ss By vir.
tue o an execution to delivered issued from the Court
of John Anderson acting Justice Of the Peace and
for the county aforesaid, bearing date April 18th 1855
to satisfy judgment rendered by said Court on the nth
day OF April A. D 1883 in favor of MATHEW FARMER and
against A. $. SWEARINGER, GEO. BOSWELL and JOS.
kALER for the Of sos 95 debt interest damages
and costs Of suit have taken in execution and will sell
to the highest bidder for cash the following described
perty to wit certain Quartz Mining Claim and the fix
lures thereto belonging called the Big Deer Creek Quartz
Mining Company the having been heretofore attach
ed by for this debt and costs of suit the being
situated Galas Flat and the road fem Nevada
Red Dog, THURSDAY the Goth day Of Ma A. n 1858 in
front Of the Court House door in the City Nevada be-
tween the hours OF O'Clock and O'Clock p NJ Of
said day.
Taken the property Of A. s. Swearinrcr Geo Boswell
and JOS Kaler to satisfy the above demands and accrung
costs.
Nevada City April 2Sd, A y. 1885,
so-td U. 5. GREGORY. Constable.
CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF NeVa-
- da, IS. In Probate Court April Term A. D. 1855
Mondy April 26th 1855 In the matter Of the estate of
JOHN ENDERS deceased
In pursuance Of order Of Court made and entered
record on the 26th day Of April A. H. 1855 tice here
by given to all persons interested in said be and
appear before the Probate Court aforesaid Monday the
24th day OF May A. d. 1855 at 10 O'Clock A. NJ of that day
then and there to show any they have or can why
order should not be made directing the sale of the pro
forth in the petition Of A. j. Enders Administrator and
the proceeds thereof applied to the payment of the debts
OF said estate By order Of the Court.
Attest RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk
By J. s. LANBERr, Deputy.
NnroFru HIvIrr, itpy. for Aau'r. sos-
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-04-28
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. 1. Lammon, Ia our authorized agent for this
city He win deliver the DEMOCRAT to subscribers and is
authorized to receive subscriptions advertisements &C.,
and collect and receipt for the same.
Octavian Hoogs is our Agent for San Francisco.
He is authorised receive advertisements and collect and
receipt for the same.
Geo. II. Lovegrove is our authorised Agent for
Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the
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