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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11
Daring Robbery at San FranciscO-Recoyery
OF the Money.

A robbery of $4,000 was perpetrated on
board the steamer Senator, at 9 o'clock on the
morning of July Sd, but it was fortunately dis
covered IN time to recover the money and ar
rest one of the thieves. The Bulletin gives
the following account of the affair:
The Senator, Capt Thomas W. Seeley, was
lying at Pacific street wharf and was Just about
TO start OIL on her voyage to Los Angeles aud
other southern ports. Capt. Seeley went up on
oeck ior the purpose of giving orders to pro-
ceed, when he observed two men at q sky-light,
and Their suspicious actions arrested his atten-
tion. As they observed him, one Of them showed
something under a table near by, and in a few
minutes afterwards both men, running to the
side OF the vessel, jumped off on the wharf.
Ihe Captain Immediately followed and, with
one OF them, who subsequently gave his name
as Blair Lowry, but who is also known as Henry
Lowry alias Henry McGyay. The other man
managed to escape and is sill at large
Upon going back to the steamer and exam
ming the package which had been precipitately
showed away, Capt. Seeley found a carpet bag
cut open, and small bag containing $4,000
in gold coin. The money belonged to native
Californian named JoaquiH Gotta, who resides
at San Luis OLispo, and who had taken pas
sage on the steamer to Santa Barbara On ex-
aminng the sky-light and state-room in which
the money had been, II was seen that one of
the thieves had entered the state-room with q
false key, had passed up the carpet bag to his
companion, and then climbed mp to the deck
through the sky-lght himself III appears that
they had just cut the carpet bag OPEN and we're
about to dispose of the money, Then they were
so luckily detected by Capt Seeley. AS soon
as these facts were ascertained, Capt. Seeley
delayed his ship and proceeded to the station
house with his prisoner, who was confined.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

The JESSIE Brown RoMANCE-Mr. Russell,
the correspondent in India of the London Times,
Brown romance
regret to be obliged to destroy the founda-
tion for such pretty poetry and pretty pictures
as the story of Jessie. the Highland lassie, and
the bagpipes Of the Highlanders has afforded at
homei but, on inquiry find that there were no
bagpipes played within many miles Of Lucknow
and that the voices Of slogan and pibroch were
silent not warlike squeak announced that
"the Campbells were coming" but, more or less
than all, there was 40 lassie at all in the garri-
son who by any possibility could have been the
heroine or prima donna Of the drama, and every
one knew, long before the loudest skirl of all
the bagpipcs In Scotland could have proclaimed
it, that Haveloek was coming to the assistance
Of the garrison. The Alumbagh is at least sew
en- miles from the Resdency.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11
Whntcom Lake md River.

Among the advantages which our youthful
city enjoys, not the least is the close proximit
! of Whatcom lake and river The latter pour
a perpetual sheet of pure soft sweet water in
to our bay within the limits of the town. This
water is cool and healthy during the whole
year, and is the home Of millions of speeklet
and mountain trout, some Of them weighing
eight, but generally averaging from one to -four
pounds. These beautiful and delicious inhabi-
tants of beth lake and river will afford fine
sport for the angler, as soon as pleasure shall
be sought by our people as well as gold.
Whatcom river is five miles in length, and is
the outlet Of lake of the same name. The
lake is about twelve miles long and one and one
half in width, very deep, and clear as crystal.
From the lake to the bay there is fall ofabout
one hundred and fifty feet; one hundred feet of
this fall are perpendicular cascades-the other
ifty rapids Forty-two feet of this fall is with
in onc-iourth Of a mile Of town, and within one
half mile sufficient fall can be obtained to water
the whole town. Indeed, parties from San
Francisco have already made proposals to the
propretors for lease Of the stream at this
place, for the purpose of distributing the watel
over the town and to the shipping of the bay.
Its facilities for extensive waterworks are un-
surpassed in the world, and land in the town is
reserved for that purpose.
Whatcom lake is surrounded by beautiful and
picturesque scenery To the northward, a
mountain rises abruptly from the very waves Of
the lake. East and south the country is diver
sified with hills and valleys, while to the west,
towards the town, the country is level, or very
gently soping to the bay. When the ax-man
shall have slain the mighty frs cedars and
pines which now rear their trunks and spread
their arms to guard the enchanting scenery
around this beautiful sheet of water, and cvili-
zation shall have mellowed and softened the
foreground of the whole picture, no city in the
Union can boast of a more beautiful pleasure
drive than this to Whatcom lake.
A sawmill with two saws is in operation al
this point. propelled by the river, and there ID
sufficient fall between the lake and bay, if pro-
perly applied and appropriated, to drive a large
amount of machinery of various kinds during
the entire year This splendid power will soon
be put in requisition to subserve the purposes
and contribute to the interests and happiness of
civilized man and the time is net remote when
the hum of machinery and the buzz of active
business life will resound along the rivers
length, and awake the startled echoes which
now slumber in the sOltudes Of Whatcom lake.
Light.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11
The PrIncIpSIIty of NIendocino.

Our readers will remember that among the
claims presented by Limantour, to the Land
Commission, for land alleged 10 have beer
granted to him. by Micheltorena was enc fol
eighty square leagues, or 0,00O acres. on The
coast, in what is DOW the territory of Mendocno
and Humboldt counties. II was no slight mat
ter OF congratulation TO those whose interests
are those of our citizens and State generally,
that the claim was rejected. BY reference to
The Law Report, this morning. it will be seen
that this claim of Limantour is mere triAe.
to the grant which Mr., Jacob p. Lcese endea-
vered TO obtain at the same place. He pet-
toned for tract two degrees square, one hum
dred and Forty miles from north to south
by eighty miles from east to west-euual to
l,22O 900 acres. This tract. as petitioned for
included the whole of the present Mendocno
Humboldt, and Colusi, nearly all of Trinity,
and considerable portions of Tehama, Shasta
and Napa counties.
Gov. Mcheltorcna approved of the petition.
and sent it to the Supreme Government of Mex.
leo, with recommendation that it be made.
For some reason or other, however, the grant
never was made; and Mr.. Leese attributes his
failure to receive the grant to the Vaccinations
OF Limanour. If the latter really deserves the
credit attributed to him, he has Mt least one
claim to be considered though unintentionally.
a benefactor of California.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11
NEVADA CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY MORNING. AUGUST H. 1858
RECEPTION OF HoN. J. ]. CRrrrESpES IN KEN

RECEPTION OF Hon. J. J. CRIrrENDEN IN KEN
TuCKY.-A correspondent of the Cincinnati Ga
zette, writing from Lexington, June 22d, says
On Monday afternoon the party escorting Mr..
Crittenden from Covington to Lexington had
an opportunity to see sincere testimonials OF
hearty appreciation extended TO him at all
points of stoppage on the route.
At Falmouth, Cynthiana and Paris, he was
met and welcomed by numbers of the best citi-
zens. At Lexington, public procession. ex-
hibiting considerable enthusiasm, escorted the
party, led by Menter's brass baud, to Odd Eel
lows Hall, where large assembly was in
waiting.
The venerable Chief Justice Robertson, who
entered public life with Mr.. G. forty-one years
ago, welcomed him in a speech of great force
and feeling.
AS to his course on the Kansas Lecompton
bill, the Judge said: You have done as the
great commoner would have done. Here On
this spot, standing as we are before this people.
between Ashland and the cemetery where the
shaft is rising in solid grandeur to mark his
grave-here, between the living and the dead
between the home where the Sage of Kentucky
dwelt and his grave, bedewed by nations
tears, l solemnly assure you it is cur belief,
that, had the noble Clay been at your side the
course you have pursued would have been his.
We, who knew him WE'LL know he could not
have done otherwise without renouRcing his
lifelong cherished principles. Kentucky does
aud will sustain you.
For your agency in the manly defense of
the right you are deserving of our love and
veneration Some day, living or dead, the graf
itude of the country will be offered you for it
and that too with potent emphasis by the South
herself.
Whatever be the judgment of Others, we will
be true to you. We approve all that ySu have
done, and will stick to you and stand by you.
Kentucky, your loving mother, will hug you
closer to her bosom the more you are assailed.
She will recognize you as the manly. independ-
ent, and patriotic servant who has devoted his
life with filial pety and unselnsh aims to her
interests and the nations welfare.
lie then presented Mr.. G. as the favored SEN
ator of Kentucky: John J. Crittenden, the
American Legislator and National Statesman.
Mr. G. was warmly welcomed, and, in words
of eloquence and genuine simplicity, returned
thanks for the confidence and appreciation so
touchingly extended him by his old colleague
and friend.
After passing the night u Lexington, escort
ed by troops of friends, he took the cars for his
home in Frankfort.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

ADVENTURES OF AN OLD CAIIFORNIAN.-A gen.
tleman of this city has received letter from
Salt Lake, giving partial account of the ad-
ventures of George McDougal, one of the pio-
neers of California, and for many years a resi-
dent of San Francisco. For the last three
years he has not been heard from, and his
friends generally believed that he was dead.
1t appears however, that after leaving Cali
fornia, he went to Texas From thence he
went to the city of the Saints, at Great Salt
Lake. Pending the recent difficulties he, in
company with six other men, attembted to es-
cape from the Mormons. Accordingly, they
set out through the mountains for California.
They had not Travelled many days when they
were suddenly attacked by large party Of
Indians. Two Of the adventurers were killed
on the spot; three escaped and two were taken
prisoners, McDougal being enc of the latter.
lie was in the act of firing his gun when his
arm was shattered above the elbow by a bullet,
and Of course he could make no further resis-
tance. He is new, if alive, prisoner among
the Indians of the Rocky Mountans.-S. T. call.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

WELLS on THE DEsERT.-Mr. Hall left Sar
Bernardno on the Sd of June with party Of
twelve men from that place, Independent Of
eight men who will be engaged in preparing
stations for the purpose of digging wells on
the Desert. They were to dig three wells be.
tween the base of the mountain at San Gorgonia
Pass. and Indian we'll, on the old route. Seven
hundred dollars were subscribed in San Ber-
nardino and the mail company advanced six
hundred dollars towards the object. A CORES
pondent of the Los Angeles Star, writing from
San BernOrdino, July 18th, says:
Mr. Joseph Bridger arrived here on Mon
day evening, from the Colorado Desert He
says the party who left this place on the Sd ult.
for the purpose of digging wells for the stations
of the Overland Mail Company, have succeeded
beyond their most sanguine expectations. hav-
ing dug one well only thirty feet. at which
depth they had an abundance of good water.
The two first stations, at the end Of the Desert,
have been let by the agents for one year. to
Messrs. Carpenter and Mccoy of this city; one
to be kept at White river, on the edge of the
Desert. and about forty miles from this city,
the other to be on the Desert fifteen miles.
The contractors are busily engaged in prepar-
ing for the erection of houses stables and
corrals, at the above named points.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

THE PRoPosED TERRITORY OF NEVADA
was apparent that very strong feeling pre-
vailed in Congress, before its recent adjourn.
ment, in favor of creating some provisional
form of government, either by the grant of 0
Territorial Act, or otherwise, for the settlers
in Carson Valley; but the pressure of business
during the last few weeks of the session, pre-
vented any action on the subject It will
doubtless be considered early in the next ses-
sion, and seme proper law be passed that will
meet the demands of the settlers in this beau
tiful valley Washington Uilion
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

AT THE primary election of Delegates to the
Democratic County Convention, at Petaluma,
Sonoma County, LecomptOnte, W. B. Ewing,
offered resolution to ignore the Democracy OF
every faction or party that did not endorse the
whole Of the administration of James Buchanan
The Popular Sovereignty Democrats showed
their cow county education by going the sohole
hog-that is to say, Mr.. Ewing got one vots out
of one hundred aud seven. After reading all
the Democracy of Sonoma out Of the party that
candidate must have felt like the Irishman whe
surrounded the regiment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

SENATOR SUMSER.-Private letters received in
Boston, from Paris, state that Senator Sumner,
upon consultation with the most distinguished
physicians there, had decided to submit to an
oper alton upon the irritation, The operation
is that of cauterizatioD, the burning of the flesh
and muscle to the spiral colamn. Though this
operation, severe and painful as it is, can be
performed without pain by the use of anOdynes.
Mr.. Sumner refused to take any emolient what
ever, and on the 18th of June, went through
this most distressing process, for the fifth time,
without vince or fiinching,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

State Of California, County Of Eevada-ss. /,
Rufus Shoemaker County Clerk and 0cio County Aud-
itor and for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that
the foregoing statement is correct and true appears by
vouchers now file in my Office.
In testimony whereof Ihave hereunto set my hand and
impress the Seal said County this Sd day of August A.
d. 1855 RUFUS SHOEMAKER Auditor,
By J. S. LAMENT Deputy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

FROM LOWER CALIFoRNIA.--We learn from a
gentleman just arrived from Lower California,
that COmmandante Castro, during the past
week, shot some five or six Indians and one
Californian, who were charged with larceny
upon this eide of the line. At the same time
the Cemmandante issued his edict that all per-
sons committing crime upon this side of the
line, and fleeing to Lower California for re-
fuge, should be served in like manner San
DECO Herald, July I'm,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11
COUNTY TREAsURER's REPORT.

To the Hon. Board Of Supervisors Of NeUada County:
GESuESES:-Below hand you Statement of the Re-
ceps and Disbursements from February 9Th 1858 to July
81 1858, the being account taken from
the Books kept by me County Treasurer.
7. W. SIGoURNEY, Treasurer N. c.
Balance Cash on hand Feb. 9th 1858, s 7,244 50
APPORuoNED As FOLLOWS:
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11


How U. S. SENATORS ARE CLAssED.-The fol-
lowing proceedings of the Senate, in assigning
the new Senators from Minnesota to their class
es, will show how it is done
Mr.. BayaTd frem the Committee on the Judi
oiary. to whom the subject had been referred
reported resolution, which was agreed to, that
the Senate will proceed to ascertain the class In
which Senators from the State of Minnesota
shall be inserted in conformity with the resolu-
tion of the l4th Of May, 1889, and as the consti-
tuition requires.
On motion by Mr.. Bayard, the following or
der was adopted
ORDER, That the secretary put into the bal
lot-box two papers of equal size, one of which
shall be blank Each of the Senators Of the
State of Minnesota, shall draw out one paper,
and the Senator who shall draw out the paper
numbered one, shall be inserted in the classes Of
Senators whose terms Of service will expire on
the third day Of March, 1859; that the secretary
then put into the ballot~box tw o papers of equal
size, one of which shall be numbered two. and
the other shall be numbered three. The other
senator shall draw out one paper. IL the paper
drawn be numbered two, the senator shall be
inserted in the class of senator's whose terms OF
service will expire the third day Of March, 1861;
and if the paper drawn be numbered three, the
senator shall be inserted in the class of sena-
tors whose terms of service will expire the third
day of March 1861
Whereupon the papers first mentioned being
put by the secretary in the ballot-box, the Hon.
James Shields drew the paper numbered one,
and therefore belongs to the class OF senator's
whose terms of service will expire the third day
of March, 1850; and Hon, Henry II. Rice drew
the blank. The papers numbered two and three
were then put by the secretary into the ballot
box and Mr.. Rice drew the paper numbered
three, and is accordingly in the class of sena-
tors whose terms of service will expire the third
day of March, 1868.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-11

WuY SHOULDN'T THE LADIES SEE IT?-Two
hundred Chippewa Indians and fifty Sioux re-
Gently engaged in a battle on bottom in Scott
county, Minnesota, in which the Sioux proved
victorious. 1t was an uneven ight in point of
numbers, but the Sioux were armed with des-
perate energy. To render themselves more
dexterous and skillful in the use of their wea-
pons, their cumbersome garments were cast
aside, and many Of them were fighting in almost
nude state. The st Paul Pioneer dispatched
a reporter to the scene, who says that there was
no regular plan of battle it was n helter skel-
ter fght-a constant running aud dodgng fire,
with here and there a hand -to-hand fight, one
or the other of the parties being sure TO bury
his tomahawk in the skull of his antagonist be-
fore its close. Muzza Hampa, one of the Sioux,
had desperate rencOunter with n Cbippawa,
in which he was severely wounded, but succeed
ed in killing bis foe after long contest. A
mere boy, belonging to the Sioux, who had only
one arm, came in contact with Chippewa
brave aud fought with desperation rarely, if
ever surpassed, and continued the fight until
he laid the brave, who was deGked off with all
his plumes and Indian paraphernalia, dead at
his feet. The conflict between these two bands
was characterized by most liendish atrocity.
The bodies OF the Chippewas as they fell were
cut to pieces by the women of the Sioux. and
in some instances a fire was built and the body
thrown piecemeal on the consuming flames; the
scalp being taken off first and retained as a
prize; the head was then severed from the body
and thrown upon the flames, after which the
knife was applied to the hand to the shoulder
to the thigh the knees, and so on-the whole
corpse, as it were, buing cut into kndling wood
and made to feed not only tho fire In the bush
but the more insatiate fire of the Sioux wrath
The scalps seem to constitute the entire skin
Of the head, including the ears, and presented
an appearance at once sickening and horrible
Ladies went on, some on horseback, some in
carriages, and Others on foot, and the hills on
the opposite side from the battle ground were
lined during the morning with a long array of
every description OF vehicles, in which stood
many fair form, silent spectators Of the scene
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NEW ESTABLISHMENT.-Th The undersigned
~ takes this method TO announce that he has open.
ed, ExcLusi vsLY ON HIS OWN ACCOUNT, on virginia
Hotel Street, one door from Mr. Cowans Book Store,
a WATCH l. JEWELRY ESTABLISHMENT, where
he is prepared to exhibit for sale every article known
in his line From his long experience as q Silver
smith and dealer in Watches and Jewelry, he feels
himself justified in assuring satisfaction to- all who
may favor him with their patronage. He Will warrant
curatey for twelve months or do necessary repairs
within that time without charge All warrantees b.
NAV make of Jewelry. either as to material or work,
manship, he aoN hold himself responsible to make good
of au tines As this is his first commencement in bug
mess in Staunton, never having had any connection
with any establishment here whatsoever except to
pair Watches for the public he cherishes the hope
the be will receive reasonable share Of the patronage
of generous public. A. LANd.
Ctounton Dee o. 1877
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FALL TRADE, 1867.
e JOHN DOOLEY,
WHOLESALE HAT MANUFACTURER,

81 main St., Hlchmond, va,
IL and Retail the most varied and extensive assert
ment he has ever imported or manufactured.
In order that the requirements of all his customers
may be most fully met and to obvate the necessity of
country merchants and others going North for their
goods, he has laid in an assortment of ecerysing In
NE line both home and foreign for ladies' and gentle
mems children's and servants wear, which be could
find In the different markets he has visited or commu.
nicated with, tss3
To the getting up of Silk and other Hats in his own
Mandatory be pays the closest attention. and he feels
confident that few houses North or South can equal,
and none excel, him therein.
His facilities for conducting his business being Of
the most complete kind all orders will be filed with
the greatest punctuality and promptness.
Richmond, Oct. IA, 1857,
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE CENTRAL HOTEL,
.RlCAMONn NA.rr

GITUATED at the corner of Grace and 9th streets,
~ fronting the north west corner of the Capitol
Square, end near to, and in full view Of the Washing
ton Monument was in readiness to receive guests
the LIST Of January, 1853.
The locality In point Of contiguity to business being
adjacent to the Capitol Banks, Csstom House, Mer.
chant Mills and Warehouses together with its health.
fulness because of the beautiful promenades afford.
ed by the Public Grounds Immediately in 'front.' rem.
der Il at once attractive and convenient
With such advantages, the proprietor appreciates
his responsibility in undertaking TO serve the public,
10 meet which he gives assurance of ample supplies
and the most assiduous attention to the wants Of all
who may favor him with their company.
- FRANCIS J. SMITH, Proprietor.
N. B.-Now prepared in all respects to accommo-
date you. Your presence and influence are respect.
fully solicited. F.J.S.
Z Richmond March 4 n 1658-ly l ...t
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agricultural Implements.

T'HE undersigned having associated themselves To-
gether as partners for the purpose Of carrying on
the manufacture CHARMING IMPLEMENTS, would
notify the Farmers and the public generally that they
are now prepared to manufacture HORSE POWERS
and THRESHING MACHINES Of the latest and most
patterns that thresh and clean the grain at
one operation; also, Wheat Drills, Corn Shelters Gut
tina Bores, Hay Rakes. Cast aud Wrought Shear
Piouqls, Hillside Ploughs Double and Single Sho0st
Ploughs Corn Planters, Cultipators, Harrotos, go.
~ Particular attention paid to Making and Re-
pai,inq Wagons, and having bought ofthe Stage Com.
pany the Tools and Stock now prepared to carry
on, at the Stage Yard, near the new Market House,
BLACKSMITHING in all its branches, and having ex'
perienced workmen, are prepared I" do all work en-
trusted to our care with neatnees and despatch, al
moderate rates. Give us a call.
''''''' BLYTHE & TANNEHILL.