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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-04-01

y The Utah army, 1t is feared, is full
a',a.>. On the Both of January cap
- SAINT, and corporal in confinement
nI,demeanor, escaped from the camp.
sentinel fired upon them without effect.
l-Ia- part;cs were sent out, but failed
-si 'Lc,a \ Mormon had been in the
u the previous day, and probably fur
be-. thcm horses to secure their safe es-
r The sentinel was placed in confine-
d. and an investigation catered upon.
a'rceiacnts have left Fort Laramie for
army. Col. Johnston urges prompt
in the Government.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-04-01
NOTICE.
Estate of Jacob Bylcr, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that letters of ad
l \ ministration on the estate of JACOB
BYLER, late of Memo township, Miflin
county, deceased, have been granted to the
undersigned, residing in Union township, in
said county. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment, and those having claims to present them
duly authenticated for settlement
feb18* JOHN KENAGY, Admr.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-04-01

the stage, to engage in any business whatever.
On Wednesday night. Henry Monaghan.
ex-policeman, and at present Messenger Of
the Board of Health. struck an English cen
tleman, named John Grey, upon the head a
fearful blow with bludgeon, fraeturing the
skull SO that his life is despaired of. The as
sault was made unexpectedly, while Crews
back was turned, and took place at private
mouse where both parties were visiting. The
wretch was arrested and committed to prison.
lie is the person whose name figured iu the
election frauds developed in the Mann and
Cassiday case.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-04-01

S%Below we give the officers elected at
the late election in all the districts of the
county, emitting those We published last
week
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1858-04-01

The largest two dollar Weekly in The World Fiftysix
columns of choice original matter in each humber.
splendidly illustrated Twentieth yesir of
publication. Golden Enterprise.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
A CARD.

/ understand, DOct James Weaver, since my eonsn.
ment in Jail has had great deal to say about me b.
ing of his having made me weaken, run, &c &c sro
had in the first place, drew my knife. Now an Iii.
matter but little about and the truth Of a.,
circumstance will refer those interested TO Jerry D.,
lard Esq L. B. Adsitt Esq, and forty others at French
Corral but there is little matter connected with ,h
afray that is some Importance to me- and also N ~
WIFE (more generally known as Aunt Rhoda) which !.
this obtained judgment against the brave Jsr..
thereabouts and Aunt Rhoda obtained judgment av,,
him for small wash -b of sixtytwo dollars which s,n,
appears on Dsct Dustins old docket in Justice F
quhar's Office in North San Juan. My account aOar,
him. for boarding him. and his work hands, after bo
had been rufused credit by his old standby friends ana
during the two yea that was afflicted with the bilious
cholc and expected to die every wcek for two years and
no other support but the prospect of rece
ing remuneration from him. and her. my wes labor ovs
the washtub. All these things ndeibly impressed an
the minds of many of the old citizens of the ridge about
sweetand's, San JUAN and doubtless some in Nevah
will only add, that his statements in regard to NV
DR. awng knife him. in the first place, is malciousv
false and need but reference to the above named gentle
men to prove it and that the small amount of the judy
men for washing and board Of upwards of five hundred
dollars, would in good play now, as my wife viii,
probably have to resort to the washtub again. for support
SILT G. W. MOORE
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MAY IL, 1858.
The city Government.

The late Board of Trustees closed up all the
business connected with their Official duties,
last Thursday evening. The Trustees elect
were qualified the same evening, and entered
upon the discharge Of their Official trust. Mr..
H. q. Flagg was elected President Of the Board
and A. II. Hanson was elected Clerk. Tne
msmbers of the present Board came into oftice'
in some respects, under favorable auspices
The bulk Of the city debt which was outssand-
ing enc year ago, has been paid of, which has
Of course increased the value Of the scrip, and
with careful management it Is believed that the
expenditures Of the city can be placed on cash
basis by another year. By the amendment to
the city charter, the revenue for the payment
Of the current expenses will be reduced some
three thossand dollars, but as the Trustees are
authorized to levy q separate read tax, there
will be no necessity Of making appropriations
ont Of the city funds for improving streets and
bridges; and taking the receipts and expendi-
lures Of the past year as q standard the city
will be cleared Of debt at the end of the present
year, while the property tax will be reduced
enc half. The present Trustees as private cti-
Gems have long enjoyed the confidence Of this
community; they are all practical business men,
and we may reasonably conclude that they will
manage the affairs Of the city in prudent and
economical manner.
For full aud accurate statement Of the e.
Hsnclal condition Of the city, and Of the receipts
and expenditures for the past year, we refer to
the nnal report Of the Trustees, which will be
found In another column.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

CoLoRED PEOPLE AT VANCOUVER IsI.ANp.--It
will be remembered that delegation Of eelsred
people was sent q few weeks ago, from San
Vrancisco, to Vancouver Island, to obtain in.
formation as TO the advantages Of that section
sf country for the residence Of colered people.
The delegation proceeded to the town Of Victo-
via, and have sent back glowing description
Of the country, and are much pleased with the
Political rights to which they will be entitled
% subjects Of Queen Victoria. Lands can be
Obtaiaed on the island, of the government, at
the rate of four dollars and eighty cents an
scre, one fourth Of which is to be paid down
and the balance in feur years by installmsnts.
4 residence of nine months will entitle land
hsldsrs 10 the right of the elective franchise, to
sit rs Jurors, and to the protection Of the law
a. citizens Of the colony; but to enjoy all the
great and glorious rights OF British subject .
residence Of seven years snd taking the oath Of
sllsgiancc is requisite. The delegation was
kindly received by his Excellsnoy, Gsv James
Douglas, and most cordially welcomed to that
Gland Of freedom and Humanity" From the
account given Of the manner iE which they were
treated, we must conclude that GOlOred people
there will enjoy ell the political and social
rights Of white people, and that the island 10
very desirable place for that class Of people to
'pdgra]c TO-
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

ACCIDENT TO THH GOLDEN GArE.-The steam
ship Golden Gate, which sailed from San Fran-
cisco last Wednesday morning, met with an &C
cident in the afternoon Of the same day, when
about forty-nve miles cut, and returned. While
proceeding under sail, with pressure Of Is
pounds to the inch of steam, the starbOard arm
or crank end Of the center shaft broke short of
AS II was deemed imprudent to continue The
voyage uader one wheel the steamer was head.
ed for San Francisco and arrived at the wharf
at eight o'clock the next morAing. As soon .,
the vessel returned, arrangements were immed.
lately made to transfe the passengers and trea.
sure TO the steamer Sonora and the Golden Gate
was sent to Benicia for repairs. The Sonora
sailed on Friday afternsen.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

INDIAN TRoUBLEs.-The Oroville Butte Record
says that some six weeks since, two men, John
Cook. better known as "Italan john" and
John Kennedy, miners, after providing them
selves with sufficient provisions to last them two
or three weeks. started out from Coneow Valley
near Spanishtown, to go to point on the north
fork of Feather river, above Big Bar, tbeut ff-
teen miles from Spanishtown. Since these men
left Concow, they havh never been seen by any
white men, and from the reports brought int
Spanishtown by the Concow Indians, it is sup
posed they have been murdered by some Of the
Kemshew tribe. These suspicious having been
excited, several persons have attempted to reach
the camp Of the murdered men. but owing to
the high stage Of the north fork, these efforts
have been thus far unavaling; it being situated
on the south side, and the usual way of approach
leading on the north side. The impression
among the people of Spanishtown being that
these men we're murdered by the Kimshew In
dans parties have been formed to search fer
them and should it be ascertained that these sus-
pcons are we'll grounded, a war ofextermins-
ton will Immediately commence against that
tribe. The agent at Nome Lackee should take
the pains to have these troublesome Indians and
those Of the ConcOw tribe removed to the Reser-
vation. The Kimshews have given much trou-
bic heretofore, and their annhation or re-
moval have become questions of much moment.
To save the former, the latter alternative should
be resorted to, If possible.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

LATER FROM SoNoRA.-A private letter from
Guaymas Sonora, to a gentleman in this city .
dated April lst, states that tho revolution in
that country is still progressing, aud it is dfli-
cult to tell when it will come to q determina-
tion. The State Government have thought fit
to tax all the inhabitants for the purpose of
carving on the war against the revoutiouists,
which tax will continue for Eve months The
foreigners in Guaymas and vicinity deny the
power Of the Government to collect taxes for
the object Of fighting each other, but the au-
thorlties endeavor to get over this objection,
by saying that it is not raised to carry ON the
revolution but every one knows to the con-
trary. The correspondent above referred to.
says that the foreigners there are resolved not
to pay this tax, and the French Consul has so
Signihed to the French residents, France having
treaty with Mexico which covers this ground.
II Union.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

MEYc.-The San Juan Star, of Saturday,
has the following mining items
Low 4 Co. cleaned up 81, 1924 last week. The
Deadman Co. something over $4,000. There
are several other claims on this hill which are
paying well but we do not get their figures.
From Montezuma we hear of 81, ,563 for two
and half days washing in tho b. & F. claims
Terry IL Co. caught $l,029, and the Keystone
washed half day for SAT-. Another company
washed out over $500.
At Relief Hill the Reed claims pay $50 q
day to the hand. Another claim pays still bet
ter.
Travodack & Co., Junction Bluffs, took ST, :
OPS, in Ave days washing.
One-sixth Of the Deadman Cut claims on this
hill was sold this week for $l3, 900 to Davis K
Powers. A give or take offer for one quarter
of tho same claims was made at S22 600 No
trade was effected.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
6tONsTABLE,s sALR.-stnte ofCnlifornIn.

~ County Of Nevada, Township of Nevada, BY Nr-
tue Of execution to delivered issued from the
Of John Anderson Esq acting Justice Of the Peace ia
and for he county aforesaid, bearing date May 9TH A. H.
1855 to satisfy judgment rendered by said Court the
9th day of MAY 1855 in favor of T. EIARD BEANS al 4
against FRANK CLEMANS o., for the of S65. 2
debt interest damages aud Of suit have taken
execution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the
following described property to witt All the right title and
interest Of Frank clemanS Co. in and Quartz Lead
known as the Wares Quartz lining Company, situated
on Hughes Hill, conssting Of the half Of twelve
shares, also all the right title and interest Frank
Clemans Co. in the Nevada Shalt Selby Hill together
with the Engine and appurenances belonging H. said
property having been heretofore attached BY me which
will sell in front of the Court House door in the city Of Ne
vada, TUESDAY the 1st day Of June A. D. 1858 be-
tween the hours of 10 O'Clock a. NJ and O'Clock p ~ Of
said day.
Taken as the property Of Frank Cenans Co.. TO sss
fy the above demands and accrung costs.
Nevada May 10th A. u. 1S5s.-32 td
FRED. BIRNFISTFR Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
Truafaea, Rennrf.

In surrendsring the charge eOnhded to them
one year ago, BY the citizens of Nevada, the
Trustees deem II proper 10 submit 9 statement
Of the financial operations Of the city govern
msnt while under their control.
On the FIRST Of May 1857, the city debt, ex-
elusive Of interest which had accumulated on
outstanding scrip. amounted to abOut four
thousand two hundred dollars. The debt was
contracted by the previous Board Of Trustees,
and was occasiOned by the heavy expense in
Cured in rebuilding and repairing the bridges
which were destroyed and damaged BY fire aud
food For this purpose alone, the late Board
expended near six thousand dollars On enter
ing upon eur official duties we had every reason
to bsiieve, with the revenue accruing to the
city. that the then outstanding debt would be
paid OF, during the year, so that the expenses
Of the city could be placed on cash basis.
This result would nearly have been accomplish
ed hsa not the courts decided that the city was
bound tn pay legal interest sn outstanding
scrip, from the date Of its register until paid,
which increased the expenses something over
ave hundred dollars The debt, however, has
been materially reduced, and the revenue ac-
eruinR under the amended charter for the COM
ing year, will be sufficient to liquidate the re-
nsinder, besides paying the current expenses
Of the town government.
From the report Of the city Treasurer, given
below, it will be seen that the total amount Of
registered warrants is 81 ,245 rs. There is now
in the hands Of the Treasurer, $l64 So in the
hands Of the Marshal, which has net been paid
over, $22O IS on account Of property tax and
$1l7 70 collected on account of licenses, max
ing in all, $500 79 which deducted from the
amount Of registered orders will leave the sum
Of $742 81. There lie, however, $349 in out
standing scrip which has not been registered,
which added TO tho above sum. amounts to
81 ,o91 81, the present debt of the city. The
amount in the hands OF the Marshal was mostly
collected during the present week, and will be
paid over to the Treasurer elect, as soon as that
officer qualities.
When the property was put mp fer sale to
satisfy the delinquent taxes, the Beard employ
ed an agent to bid 10 all the property upon
which there were no other bidders. A conside-
rable amount was bid in for the city, but the
most Of il has since been redeemed, the owners
merely paying the taxes aud the extra costs
The taxes on the property for which the city
still holds certificates, amounts to only $45 so
We give below q table showing the receipts
and expenditures Of the city government dur
ing the past year, as taken from the Clerks
books; the report of the Marshal on the cellee-
tion Of the property tax, which has been care
fully compared with the assessment roll to-
gethsr with the substance Of the Treasurer
final report.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
NOTlCE.-In D,.tr,ct Court .,

TNSOLVENT NOT1CE.-In District Court of
the 18th Judicial District ofthe State Of California In
the matter of the Petition of JESSE GEORGE an Insov
ent debtor. -
Pursuant to an order OF the Hon. Niles Sears Judge OF
the sal District Court notice is hereby given TO ali the
creditors OF said nsolyen Jesse George be and ap-
pear before the Hon. Niles Searls aforesaid open Court
Al tnc court room of saG Court in the city and county
on the 18th day Of May 1885, at 10 O'Clock
a A oil that day then and there to show cause if any
ne can why the prayer Of said insovent should not be
and an assignment of his estate be made and he
be discharged from his debts and liabilities IN pnrsnance
OF the Statute in such made provided and In The
meantime all proceedings against the said insolyent be
stayed. N' "'
Witness my hand with the Seal said Court this 1lth
day Of May A. D. 1858. 'N''
RUFUS SHOEMAKER. Clerk.
Bv WM. SMITH, Deputy Clerk 3oSvs
psRIH LANSING, Att'ys for Petitioner
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
sALE.-stnts of California

~ County of Nevada. Township of Nevada So BY vir-
tue of execution TO delivered sued from the Court
Of John Anderson Esq acting Justice Of the Peace in
and fer the County aforesaid bearing date April 10Th A. D.
1883 TO satisfy Judgment rendered by said Court tho
24th day of April 1855 in favor of j. j. HANCOCK and
against NATHANIEL THORN for the sum Of SOL debt
interest damages and costs of suit have taken into
ccution and will sell to the highest bidder cash the
following deserted property to wit All the right, title,
and interest of n Thorn in and to set Of cling claims
situated Gopher Hill together with the hydraulic hose
and sluice boxes also all the right title and interest in
two Reservoirs and Water Ditch conveying water from
New York Canon to Gopher l said property having been
heretofore attached by me- which will sell in front oil he
Court House door in the city of Nevada WEDNESDAY
the I'd day of June A. H. 1858 between the hours oil III
O'Clock A. and O'Clock p. VI. of said day.
Taken the property Of Nathaniel Thorn to satisfy TIE
above demands and accruing costs.
Nevada May 10th A. d. 1858.
32-td FRED. BURSIEISTFR, Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12
Treasurer Report.

SouTH Fork QUAETz.-The Iowa Quartz min
ing company, Messrs. Morris, Powers and 9TH
ers, on the south fork Of Poor Mans creek, Eu-
rska township are still busy in working their
ledge. They have now cut about four hundred
tons, which will be crushed at one Of the mills
in the nsighbOrhood. The quartz from this
lead has heretofore paid from sixty to one hun-
dred dollars per ton. The lead is very exten-
sive, and the company have concluded to aban-
don the working by the shaft, and are running
in tunnel, to the main drifts Of the deepest
shaft.
This company have the mhachinery for mill
already completed, at the Union Foundry Sac
ramsnto. It is to run eight stamps, and when
put up. 1t 10 estimated will cost above $l4, 900.
SWEETS MILL, in the same vicinity, is in sue
cessful operation. This has eight stamps also.
The ledge of the company is large one, and
has yielded richly to the enterprising owners
The California mill owners. Nessrs. Meachum,
Bush & Co., have recently struck ledge near
their mill, which from the prospect already had.
is judged to be of surprising richness. This
mill works also eight stamps.
Con. Riley, of Grass Valley, we'll known as q
successful quartz miner, is about to commence
operations on the Dillen ledge. This lead was
struck some time ago, bat on account of the
difficulty of workingit, little has been done to-
wards developing its quality. 1t is now in good
hands and we trust to hear OF its turning out
as we'll as other leads in the same quartz region.
The old National mill, in the same township,
has been enlarged and is running six stamps
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

Fup,ous ASSAULT ON PoET.-Miles Johnson,
who wrete what he calls "metrical fqulD" on
CamptOnville, which was published in the San
Juan Star, and for which Offense be was eew-
hided at the latter place, has written to the Star
full account Of the affair After alluding to
bis arrival in Camptonville, and being advised
Of the highly excited state Of public feeling
against him. he says:
On my way down to the Washington Restau-
rant, / perceived NO symptoms Of hostile spir-
il; but on crossing the street therefrom was
aspailed with a shower of eggs, and on looking
around beheld an infuriated rabbls rushing to-
wards me, singing "hen fruit'' with demoniac
energy, but with very poor precision-Very
poor indeed.
Believing that any port in a storm was bet
ter than none. dove into a grocery invitingly
near, where expected temporary shelter, or
at least a nook wherein to stand at bay and
"face the music;" but, alas it proved TO be the
very center of the enemy's camp-for had no
sooner entered than the proprietor favored me
with marked attention by vigorous onslaught,
zealOusly assisted by the rest of the ruffianly
gang, and l am grieved to say, by one of the
opposite sex-ths wife of the storekeeper who,
while was held, was provided with stick and
instructed to lay it on, which she did with
praiseworthy gusto, excaiming at intervals,
so. you'll write again about the ladies, will
you?''
Now. what did the silly woman mean? 1t ID
quite an enigma to me. for am eRtirely un-
conscious of having made any allusion what
ever to the 'lades."
After being beaten and maltreated conside-
rably, l was permitted to retreat under furi-
ous fuslade Of eggs, oaths and imprecations.
understand that collection was taken mp
shortly after the glorious occurrence for the
purpose Of purchasing q suitable present for the
valiant lady.O
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

MAsoNIc.-The Grand Royal Arch Chapter of
F. and A. Masons met at Sacramento, on Sat
urday, the 9Th inst, and selected the following
officers for the ensuing year: ......
T. II. Caswell, of Nevada, Grand High Priest;
W. G. West. of Shasta. Deputy Grand High
Priest; J. H. jackson, of Taolumne, Grand
King; II H. Hartley. of Sacramento, Grand
Scribe; G. I. N. Mcneil, of Sactamento, Grand
Secretary; P W. Shepherd. of San Francisco,
Grand Treasurer; - Holbut, of San Fran
cisco, Grand Captain of the Host; A. D. Parke,
OF 81 Dorado, Grand Royal Arch Captain.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

PERJuRY.-FrAnk s. Malone, well known
citizen OF Sacramento, was arrested last Thurs
day on charge OF "subcrnation OF perjury"
A man named Parsons was convicted Of perjury,
before the Sacramento Court Of Sessions, in
June 1856, and 1t is for alleged connection with
this matter that Malone has beea arrested. He
gave bonds in the sum Of So 900 for his appear
auce. The next day warrant was sent to San
Francisco, for the arrest Of Phil. B. Smith, who
is alleged to have been contested in some way
with the same affair. Malone has been consid-
cred one Of the most respectable citizens Of
Sacramento, and his arrest has caused no little
excitement there.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-05-12

ALrHI AND OMEcA.--The diggings herea-
bouts are now supplied with an abundance Of
water, principally frsm the South Yuba ditch.
and the miners are realizing from their claims,
better than in any former season. Omega has
large mining population, estimated at four
hundred. The diggingS 1t Is well known are
extensive and win pay rsmunerative wages. It
is said that the present population could not
work out the mining ground of this locality in
the next thirty years.