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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
perllous situation of Child In n We'll.

A child aged about four years, son of Geo.
II. Sanderson, Of Stockton, fell into deep well
on the evening Of OF. 20th, but was happily
rescued The Argus says;
The fathers attention was called to the alb
sence of the child by the mother. Mr.. Sander
son, starting out, commenced calling for him,
when he was answered by his son from the
bottom of q well on the premises. Immediate
steps were taken 10 get the little fellow out.
The father was lowered down to him by rope
when he found his little son sitting on the end
of a board. holding fast up to his waist in wa
ter He was drawn up, quite numb with the
effect Of the cold water and his cramped posi-
ton, in which he had remained some two hours
The well is some eighteen feet deep, and had
about three feet of water in it. 1t appears
that the little fellow. who is about four years
OF age, had been raising loose plank over the
well when it tilted over, and one end going
down first The other tripped him up and he fell
down after it. He must have struck the bot
tom, as his hair and ears were filed with mud.
The water was sufficiently deep to drown him.
but fortunately the plank stuck fast in the
mud, so that it stood upright, and on the other
end the child fastened himself after the manner
of young pollywog, and kept his hold until
rescued. He thinks he fell asleep one time.
He certainly had a narrow escape.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

BILLY BowLEGs.-The New Orleans Bee, Civ
ing aa account of the arrival in that city Of
Billy Bowlcgs, thus notices visit made by him
to the Museum
I'VE learn from Billy Bowlegs' own lips,
while he was at the Museum, that he killed 100
men in one day with his own hand. fhe way
en- representation Of Generals Scott and Taylor
in the Museum attracted his special admiration.
They were great men, be said, fought him
mighty hard As for General Harney, Of
whom a visitor reminded him. be said, he made
him run, ha. ha" He took quite a fancy to
the waxen figure Of Mrs. Cunningham's blessed
baby twas bis little son Wiley be said,
and he evinced his begging propensity by ask
ing for ia request which Vannuchy had TO
deny. lie was particularly earnes. in bis in
quiries about Washington and walked up close
to the Figure Of the Father Of bis country to
examine it mnutely. As he came out Of the
Museum he was introduced to-his Honor, May
or Waterman, and other prominent citizens"
"Bowlegs is about sixty. lie is represented
to be great imbiber Of spirits, and most in-
veterate beggar.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

A SAD SToRY-The National Democrat mott
ccs the case of an interesting woman named
Laura Cripp, who was before the Police Court
of Marysville on Saturday for some trifing of
fense
She told at the Station House, with many tears,
her history in this country. Her tale is an in
terestng one. She says she was living few
years ago in one Of the Atlantic States very
happily, when she was sent for to this country
by her father, who was then residing here
Shortly after her arrival, with her fathers con
sent, she was married TO a man who, she after
wards learned already had wife and several
children. She left him in disgust, although in
a delicate condition, and soon found herself
destitute. A German keeper of a saloon took
her to his house, and treated her kindly. After
the birth of her child, she had no other place
to CO. and lived with him as his mistress. Lat
terly, she says, he has been abusing her, Tor
cling her to sing in lager beer cellar for his
living and hers, he doing nothing, aud threat
ening her all the time. We know not what
truth may be in her accusation against him,
but if he has treated her as she represents he
is "a wretch whom it were bare fattery to call
a coward She wept very bitterly while re-
hearsug her misfortunes. If she has truly rep
resented herself, she is "more sinned against
than SHINING"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

ANCIENT AND MoDERN EMPIRES Blackw0od's 8
Magazine, with all its conservative principles,
mingled as they are with doctrines that are
now regarded as politically etiete, often con
denses into brief space many interesting and
historical matters. that are alike agreeable and
instructive to the general reader. Among
these interesting papers. we fnd reference to
the magnitude Of the Roman Empire ard its
military forces, and comparison with similar
elements in modern kingdoms. According to
the estimates before us, Russia surpasses Rome
in extent of territory, and contains an army
considerably more numerous France and Aus
tria rank next to Russia in the number of their
standing armies. aud could bring sngly in the
field much larger force than the whole Ro-
man Empire. The military force Of the Pagan
Empire is here estimated at 100000 men; the
Christian mOnarchies of France and Austria
are each Of them reputed to maintain an army
Of $50, 900, and when we reflect upon the in
vention Of gunpOwder and the enormous force
of artillery, it is evident that any one of the
lrst-rate powers Of modern Europe could bring
into the field a destructive force that would
sweep from the face of the earth the thirty lc-
gious of Adrian. The very division Of Europe
into a number of states involves this increase
of soldiery. In the old Roman Empire the
great Mediterranean Sea lay as peaceful as u
lake, and the Roman ships had nothing to
dread but the winds aud the waves; whereas in
modern Europe many quite artificial bounda
res have TO be guarded by an army Of soldiers
Belgium defends her fats with 100000 men,
and the marshes of Holland are secured by co.
600 Dutch. Hitherto everything has tended to
develope the military power in Christendom.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

From CnNA.-The ship Sea Nymph arrived
at San Francisco on Sunday night, from China,
bringing dates to August 2sth. Peace had
been proclaimed, but there seemed to be but
little confidence reposed in its permanence.
Business at Canton Is dull. The American
clipper ship Antelope, chartered by opium tra-
ders, and the English ships Lady Raglan and
Maid Of the Mist, have been wrecked in Chinese
waters. Doubts are entertained as to the inten-
ton Of the Chinese to abide by the terms Of the
late treaty between the Chinese and English
and French, made at Ten-isen. At Canton,
every preparation was being made by the Chi
chants were opening their establishments, and
the linguists had received Instructions 10 facili
tate the discharge Of ships waiting at Whampoa.
The blockade however, was still on, and Of
course could not be taken of without the Ad
mirals orders.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
Stockton and Kansas city Mail Route.


On the first instant another overland mail
was to have been put in operation. The mail
is to be carried from Stockton TO Kansas City
on the Missouri river, and the trips are to be
made monthly. The contract has been given
to Mcssrs. Barrow, Porter q Co., who receive
$50, 200 per annum. The ronte does not at any
point extend further south than the 35th paral-
lei of latitude, and the distance is but little
over two thousand miles. The Stockton Re-
publican, in describing this route, says;
The road passes from Stockton to Fort TETON,
thence due east-not bearing one hundred miles
or more south to Los Angeles, as is the case
with the more southern route--across the Mo-
jave country. crossing the Moiave and Upper
Colorado rivers, and some small streams through
New Mexico, to the Luni Pass, and through that
Pass eastward to Alhuhurque from thence in
a 2orth-east direction, it shortly reaches Santa
Fe. The road from thence TO Missouri is too
we'll known to need description.
For nearly the whole distance the road is a
dead level, and Lieut.. Beale's report states that
at the dead of winter ho never saw over two
inches of snow at the highest point upon it, and
that was but for few miles.
The road has been properly stocked, aud
stations are being rapidly established aud pro-
visioned. Should any person desire to take
passage in this city, by the central route, upon
the first of next month, they can be accommo-
dated at the same rate as by the other line.
The mail from Kansas City is now on the way
to Stockton, and ample measures have been
taken to secure safety from the Indians, though
those on the route have never disturbed the
whites.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
NEVADA CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER g. 1853

MANAGEMENT OF THE VINE.-As large numbers
Of our people are turning their attention to the
grape, the following practical observations in
regard TO the growth aud management of the
vine will be read with interest:
In their native places of growth grapes grow
chiefly in different situations according to their
different sections. The family the Catawba and
Isabella belong to generally grow in dry Soils
and under trees where the Numerous roots leave
very little moisture In practice this is found
to be an important point-fOr the Catawba, in
fact the soil can scarcely be too dry. The Isa-
bella also prefers dry soil, but will do well in
a soil too damp to bring Catawbas to perfection
The section to which the Marlborough belongs
seems to do we'll in either dry or moist soil, but
undoubtedly prefers dry one. This matter of
dry bottom is one Of the first Importance,
pruning aud manuring mere secondary consld-
erations. Any good stable or o:aer common
manure is sufficient to produce superior grSnes
do not think that in my experience with the
native grape, / have observed any kind of ma
nure to have much superiority over another.
Bones and bone dust are of u very lasting nature,
and all kinds of animal matter are certainly as
good for the vine as any other manure. Prun-
ing the grape vine is much simpler operation
than many suppose Much skill is required with
foreign grape, especially when grown under
HluSSS Uul Tue HdtlNe SpeCleS are suC-
cessfully with much less care The object to be
attained by the operation is increased vigor aud
fruitfulness. Grapes are produced on the
young wood of the previous seasons growth,
and the quality of the fruit depends on the
number of these one year "canes." The num-
Der and strength of the canes are regulated by
pruning. If the canes are weak, they should
be pruned pretty severely that is, the wood Of
last years growth may be reduced to six or a
dozen eyes. If they are strong, but not nu-
merous, they may also be similarly cut, in
order to obtain more wood next season. If
they are tole ably strong and numerous. it is
only necessary to shorten their ends about one
third of the length of the cane. With a dry
bottom for the vine to grow in, and little
care to induce fair quantity of vigorous
young wood, any one may easily have an
abundance of grapes 1t is ono Of our most
reliable fruits.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

KANAKA VS.. CHINAMAN.-.-A free and fierce
scrimmage, the Butte Record says, occurred at
the Channel Rock Claim on Thursday last, be-
tween party of Kanakas and some Chinam:S,
all of whom were employed on the claim. While
the parties were about equal in point OF num-
bers the Kanakas worked terrible havoc with
the celestials' sconce boxes and olfactory or
gans, but upon being largely reinforced, the
Johns gained so decided an advantage ana were
following it up with so much vigor that the in
reference of some white men Was induced and
the parties eventually separated. The bellige'
rants were all arrested.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
France and Madagascar.

On the eastern coast of Africa, and defended
like that continent by a climate fatal to the
white race, at least along the coast, lies the
magnificent island of Madagascar, strangely
neglected but wonderfully rich field for the
cooniZng ambition of Europe. France has
glanced in that direction before, but it remain
ed for the daring, far-sighted Napoleon to really
comprehend It's grand capabilities, aud grasp
them boldly, as an appendage of his prospec-
tive African empire. 1t is now quietly an
uounced that this east island, thousand miles
in length, and of twice the area Of France, is,
and has been for two centuries. French pro-
perty. 1t has population Of several millions
of negroes, with a large sprinkling of strsight-
haired Arabs, who are not entirely destitute Of
civilized ideas.
What Napoleon the Third intends TO do with
the island or its inhabitants is not declared, but
it may have some kind of relation with the fact
that, among the ways and means suggested for
the construction of NJ. Belly's Nicaragua canal,
it was stated that excellent able bodied laborers
could be obtained IN Madagascar, and delivered
on the Isthmus at 1000 francs, or two hundred
dollars head. Suppose-we advance it merely
in the way of conjecture-that two. or three,
or four, or FIVE hundred slaves had their liberty
bought by the canal contractors on condition
of their serving fifteen years in Central Ame-
RIGA, what European power would be likely to
interfere? Is there anything to hinder this pro-
ject, so "eminently advantageous to humanity
and civilization" We think that is the phrase
used by the French journalist in repelling the
subdued remonstrances Of England at the Ma
poleon plan of spelling the British cody trade
by taking up the African line in opposition.
Be that as it may, France comes out with
her claim to Mads gascar, in the calm, deter
mined way in which Napoleon always strikes
his sure and sudden coupS and certain it is,
that no European Power will venture to dis
putc it.-[Wash States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER FREMoNT.--We
take the following from the Humboldt Times,
Of Oct. 23d:
On Thursday last, the mail steamer Fremont,
which is temporarily supplying the place Of the
Columbia in attempting to cross the bar on her
way in, lost her steerage-way and stuck on the
South Spit. The wind was blowing fresh from
the south, and by putting sail on her and throw
ing over few tons of freight from her stern,
she went off. but having strong ebb tide on
her larboard bow, and no headway, she could
not be made TO answer her rudder, aud went
head on 10 the North Spit About l O'Clock she
hoisted a signal Of distress aud fired minute
guns. The tug was at Eureka, but steamed up
and put to her relief BY five o'clock the pas
seGgers had all been safely placed on board the
tug, and we're landed few minutes later at
Humboldt Point. The steamer was towed in.
She is an old propeller, and wholly unfit fol-
this coast. She will discharge all her freight
and return TO San Francisco,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

THE DISTANCES. San FranciSco to Los
Angeles the distance by the mail route is 46O
miles and there are thirty-fOur stations. From
Los Angeles to Fort Yuma, 26O miles, there
are seventeen stations. The number of sta
tions on the line east of the Colorado is unknown
here The distance from Fort Yuma to FL Paso
is 6l5 miles, and from the latter place to Fort
Smith $50 miles From this point to st. Louis
it is 425 miles. and to Memphis 3O0-making
the entire distance from San Francisco to 81.
Louis 2.71O. and to Memphis 1856 miles. On
the section from San Francisco to Los Angeles
there are ten stage coaches and 300 horses
Between Los Angeles and st. Louis there are
fifty stage coaches and 700 horses, with 800
horses, for ontngences-maling sixty coaches
and l. 800 horses on 2,710 miles of the road.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

PoLTICAL.-Some of the California papers
are just now divided in opiniol concerning the
preference Of some prominent Southern men
for Senator from Illinois. If there is a man in
the whole South who does not prefer the cleo
tion of a national man like Douglas, over such
a rabid and ultra sectonalist as Lincoln, he is
unworthy to be an American citizen, whether
be occupies the highest place in the gift of the
people, or is the lowest menal in the service Of
"Mudsll' Hammond. 1t is natural for every
Lecomptonite. North or South like the rabid
Republicans of Illinois, to desire the defeat Of
Douglas. Both are equally inimical to the ma
tional doctrines he upholds, and both have felt
the giant blows Of his unmatched logic Safety
for both of these sectional parties requires that
Douglas should be crushed, and both have de-
termined to do ii. The private or pub lie opin-
ions Of those who support the Administration
in its war against Douglas, are not worth max
ing fuss about. After doing all they could
to secure his defeat, it is contemplate dema-
gogueism TO publicly express the hope that be
may succeed. Douglas will yet place his giant
heel upon sectionalism, whether North or South
whatever may be the opinion of Lccomptonites
or Republicans Butte Record.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
FROM INDIA.-A letter dated Calcutta, July
2lst, appears in the China Mail from which we

FROM INDIA.-A letter dated Calcutta, July
2lst appears in the China Mail, from which we
extract:
Ia political news, things on the whole wear
an improved aspect, the mutineers having sus-
tanned several severe defeats, and, with the cx-
ception Of Dude, where there are still large
armed bands the mutineers, as bodies, are
crushed. But large numbers, in detached par
ties still roam about, their object being chiefly
mere plunder. The want of light cavalry is
the cause of our forces not be ng able to come
up with them, as the English soldier is no match
especially in the hot season, for the Scpoy in
swiftncss. The last engagement we heard Of
was within eight or ten miles Of Alahabad
when 800 men had the tcrlnerity to make a
stand, being well off for artilery--the conse-
quence of which was that 200 were killed in the
plains, and the rest boiling to a fort They
were quickly followed up, and guns being
brought to bear upon it, an assault was soon
made, and the whole cut up to man. Not
one it is believed, made his escape; while the
loss on our side was trifing. This is severe
lesson, which will not be forgotten in hurry.
Twenty-Five thousand men will be arriving
here by the close of the rains, and they are
much needed, not only to increase the force.
but large number to I'll up for casualties
which by sun stroke alone are enormous
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

DEATH OF THE OLDEST INHABITANr. The Santa
Barbara Gazette, of October 2lst, contains the
following:
Died, at San Buenavcntura, the Indian Pla-
cido, on the goth ult., at the age Of l37 years.
Eighty-four years ago the mission of San Buena-
ventura was founded, and he worked at it as
a blacksmith. He was born in the rancho OF
Conejo 1t is said that shortly before his death,
though be was deaf and blind, he jumped about
with two sticks in his hands.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

A GRIZZLY HUNT.-The residents Of Soulsby-
VILE were not a little astonisbed on Wednes-
day evening by the unceremoniOus arrival in
camp Of grizzly bear. As soon as the pre-
sence Of bruin became generally known, all
the dogs in camp were called into requsition
and set in chase of him. Then O number OF
men. armed with guns, rifles, and other wea-
pons, followed until they corraled Mr.. Grizzly,
who was slain without much trouble.--tSonora
Herald.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

GETTING BErTER-We really think our town
folks are getting better of their chills and fever
They have long wished for rain, hoping it would
cleanse the atmosphere Of the miasma go long
hanging over the town. Whether the rain has
had this effect or no, we all think II mas, ana
even that encouraging feeling is as good as
twenty grains Of quihine, to the man-[Butte
Record.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

@Do voc think you are fit to die"' asked a
very jealous Christian mother who went to
prayer-meetng five times day. OF her poor,
neglected child. ~ don't know" said the little
girl. taking hold of her dirty dress with her
dirtier fingers and inspecting, T guess SO, If /
amt too dirLY,V
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

LARGE EAoLE-On Tuesday last, at Reser-
voir Hill, says the Mountain De emocrat, Of Oct.
23d, Mr.. o. H. Hickok killed an eagle which
measured FIVE feet and half from tip to tip OF
the wings. He shot the royal bird with rife
at distance of three hundred yards.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

Instructive ExPERTMENT-Take company
Of boys chasing butterflies, put long-taiIeu
coats on the boys, and turn the butterflies INTO
dollars, and you have beautiful panorama OF
the world.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

JUDGE PETERS asked the late J. W. Coudy Tor
the loan of book; the latter said, with pleas
ure, | will send it to you" That" said tne
Judge, "will be truly Condysendtng."
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

LEVER. in one of his stories tells of dashing
individual, who boiled his hams in Sherry wine;
whereat, an honest Hibernian exclaimed
wish was pig them times myself"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
MASONIC DIRECTORY.


MASONIC DIRECTORY,
Nevada Royal Arch Chapter No. O, meets
every Monday evening at Masonic Hall Nevada visiting
COMPANIONS are respectfully invited 70 attend
T. II. CASWEIL N. f. H. p
J. r. RUDoLPH, Sec'y.
H. X. Kane Lodge, no, 72, II q NJ, holds
its meetings every Wednesday evening, at Masonic Hail.
Nevada stated meetings held on the first Wednesday
srenng Of each month: -, ,,-,-r " !,
C. c. GREEN, Secy.
Nevada Lodge, No. I3, f d Nj, holds Its
meetings on saturday evening Of each week at Masonic
Hall Nevada Stated meetings on the second saturday oi
each month, l. T. hA"l-NAi w. ~
J. +. RUDOLPH, Sea'y,
DIbI,le Lodge, 40. 100, +. A. NJ, holds its meet
inps every Monday evening, at Alpha NeYaca county
stated meetings Monday of next preceding iuI moon
CALVIN HALL, Sec'y.
Rough aud Ready Lodge, NO. 81, f. ana A.
NJ meets at Masonic Hall Rough Ready every satur
dav evening Stated meetings, Saturday q or nex pece
ding full moon. T. W. hoDEhi1' w. 81
WM. CGO9Hs Sec'y.
QuItman Lodge, No. So, #. q A. NJ, meet
avery Saturday evening at Orleans Fiat Nevada county
| stated meetings third saturday of each month =,
'''''1 r. B. MOVES, ". NJ.
! L. A. sAcKET, Secretary.
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particulars. The next morning we were t.
part. was going down the Rhine, and she
was to proceed to Deuxponts, which she ex.
pecsed to reach in two days. As she had trav.
elied from Berlin almost without rest. except
the night we had spent at Frankfort. sbe an.
peared to me ready to sink with fatigue; but
she would not bid me farewell that night,
although told her / should be obliged to set
OF at six the next morning but, kissing nv
hand, with many expressions of gratitude. she
said she would be awake, and visit me in nv
room, TO bid me last adieu. As there was
only very narrow passage between the two
rooms, she left her door little open, that abe
might hear me rise. However, on the follow.
ing morning she did-not appear When dress.
ed, L went on tiptoe into her room, and found
her lying in deep, calm sleep, her arm over
her head. l looked at her for some minutes.
and thought had never seen a finer creature.
then turned, with whispered blessing and
adieu, and went on my way.
This is all / can tell you. If, at the time. I
had not been travelling against time. with O
mind most fully and painfully occupied, l. be-
iieve should have been tempted to accompany
my heroine to Deuxponts; at least, should
have retained her narrative more accurately.
Not having made any memoranda till many
days afterwards, all the names have escaped
my recollection; bat if you have any doubts of
the general truth of this story, will at least
give you the means of verifying it. Here is
her name, in her own handwriting, ON one OF
the leaves of my pocket book-you can read
the German character:
BETTY AMBos Won ZwEIBUCKEN,
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SENATE

The Minnesota bill was the special order of
the day, and was discussed with special refer
ence to those provisions of the Constitution oil
the new State which authorize alien suffrage.
Mr.. Bell thought these provisions were VIC.
lstive of the spirit of the Constitution of the
United States, the trainers of which, in invest
ing Congress with the power of passing uniform
naturalization laws, had manifestly never con.
templated this bestowal of suffrage-one of the
highest and most distinctive righis of citizen
ship-upon unnaturalized aliens. In former
years he had raised his voice against this doc,
trine, and had pointed out the abuses to which