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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
pMINsTRATOR,s sALE.-BY '
FOR NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS DIRECT.

a NDNINsINAIUR'S . SALE'-By VITIue or
IA order duly made by the Probate Court Of Nevada
County upon the 2sth day of Sept A. n. 1855 Notice
hereby given that on Saturday, the 23d day Of Oct
between the hours of 10 and O'Clock of said day will
expose for sale to the highest bidder the premes the
property known the Oak Tree Ranch situated in the
township of Bridgeport county of Nevada the road
leading from Nevada city to San Juan.
Also. MONDAY the 25th day of October, A. n. 1885,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. NJ and O'Clock F. D.
of said day will expose for sale to the highest bidder
the premises the property known as the property Of w.
W. WRIGHT deceased, situated in Red Dog. Little York
The whole constituting the real property Of
the estate Of ". W. Wright deceased.
TERMS, CASH. r. b. CLEMENTS. Admir-.
OF the estate of W. W. Wright deed.
Nevada Sent S6th lS5s-42-td
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

Receiving STOLEN GooDs.-The National says
that Mrs. Moore, wife OF F. v. Moore, who COM
mitted suicide last year in the Nevada Jail, was
brought before Justice Richardson, of Grass
Valley, on charge of receiving stolen goods,
consisting Of a trunk of clothing. Justice R.
discharged the accused or the ground that the
prosecution failed to show the defendant knew
that the goods were stolen when she received
them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

SAN JOAQUIN CoUNTY.-As appears by the re-
port of the Assessor of San Joaquin county, the
amount of assessments for 1858 is 81. 89l, $50,
an increase on the year 1857 Of $7s8.435. The
whole amount of taxes is S93, 1888 6S, giving an
increase of revenue to the county over that of
1857 Of $2s, ,612 "a.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

STEAMER DUE.-The steamer Golden Gate,
with advices from New York to Sept. 9th, is
now out % days, and may be expected to-day
or tomorrow. By this arrival we may expect
to receive news from Europe to Sept. 9Th. We
shall issue an extra as soon as the steamer ar
rives
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

TELEGRAPH CELEBRATIoN-The citizens Of
San Frausiscc, Sacramento and Marysville, had
made extensive preparations TO celebrate the
success Of the Atlantic Telegraph, on Monday
last. Col. E. d. Baker was to have delivered
the oration At San Francisco, Judge Field and
Gov. Weller having previously declined. DR..
John F. Morse is the orator for Saci amento,
and E. D. Wheeler, Senator elect from Yuba,
delivered the oration at Marysville.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
DROBATE NOTICE.-state of California,
II County of Nevada In the matter Of the csiaie Of

Il County of Nevada. In the matter Of the estate Of
WM. S. PATTERSON, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of ". J. Knox admin.
istrator Of the estate Of Wm Patterson deceased setting
forth that he has filed his final account Of his admins
ton upon said estate in this and that the has
duly audited, allowed and confirmed and that the
debts and expenses have been fully paid and that por
ton OF said estate remains TO be divided among the hei
thereof
II is therefore Orde red that all persons interested in the
estate of the said VIM s. Patterson deceased be and sp
pear before the Probate Court of the county Of Nevad
the Court thereof MONDAY the 25th day of0ct,
any they have, why order Of distribution should not
be made Of the residue Of said estate.
And ii is further ordered by this Court that copy OF
the above order be published for four successive weeks
fore the said 25th day OF October next in the Nevada %
ocrat newspaper published and printed in the city and
county sf Nevada.
THOS. II. CASwEII. Co. Judge.
Attest: RUFUS SHOEMAKER Clerk,
By j, $. LAMBERT, Deputy, 62-Iw
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

ACoUrTTED.-Patrick Keller, who was indict-
ed with his brother John. for the murder of H
A. Bush, near Sacramento, was tried on Friday
and Saturday last, and acquitted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

TIE PLUMER CAsE.-The motion for new
trial in the case of Plumer was argued before
Judge Barbour, at Marysville, on Tuesday and
Wednesday, of last week. Judge Barbour over
ruled the motion, and sentenced Plumer to ten
years imprisonment. A stay of proceedings
for ten days was granted, in order to give the
defendants counsel time to prepare papers for
an appeal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

STATE TREAsURY.-The amount paid into the
State Treasury, from January lst to June 3Oth,
1858, inclusive, is S404, ,9S3 Sc. of which the
sum Of $37,7 IL was for stamps. The heavy
paying counties are, San Francisco, which fur
nished $64, $50 so of the above grand total;
Butte, $15,225 l5; Sacramento, sI3,42O so /;
Shasta, $l2,563 So; Napa, $l23O7 43; Mari
posa, $l2,025 81; Yuba. $l0.Sll Al. None
other paid over $S,6O0-Sdc Bee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

YUBA.-The total value of the taxable pro-
perty in Marysvlle, this year. is S4.l57 ,S44 !;
and in Yuba county, including the city, So
59O.5ll
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

ANADoR QUARTz.-Nne quartz mills have
been erected in Amador county, this year,
which with 22 previously built, crush 96,4so
tons of quartz per year, which averages yield
Of $l4 per ton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

BUsr OF FERGUsoN.-Mr. Donnelly, the San
Francisco sculptor. took q cast of the features
of Ferguson, and will reproduce them in mar
BILE and plaster.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

AFFEcrING.-The argus mentions that a
young Indian girl near Stockton, has been re-
Gently afflicted with convulsions which she at
tributes to the fact that young man at Pla-
cerville, to whom she had been betrotbed. has
ceased to love her.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

CAPE CLAM.-The proprietors of the celebra-
ted Cape Claim mining claims, near OrOville,
took out 47O ounces of gold, one day last week
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

FoR TIE EAsT.-It is stated that Senator
Broderick will start for the East by the over
land mail route, which leaves Placervile next
'ssturday. Mr.. McKibbn designs leaving by
The steamer of October 5th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

We are indebted to Jno. PattisOn, of Lang
toms Express, for the Democrat and Citizen Of
Dewnieville, and for the San Juan Press.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

SUSPENSION BRIDGE.--An immense Wire sus-
pension fume has recently been completed at
Tunnel Hill, Butte county, $500 feet of which
is suspended on nine towers, the highest of
which is l76 feet
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

DWELLING BURNED.-The dwelling of c. ].
Hillyer, near Auburn, was burned on Saturday
of last week. A few articles of children's
clothing were all that were saved, Loss about
$4,000
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

GEO. WEIGH, Of the Alta Express, has our
thanks for San Francisco papers, furnished du-
ring the week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

BRIoKs.-The State Prison convicts will man
ufacture, tbis year, eight millions Of bricks,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

Tor S019.sA Dwelling House On To.-i5----s
L Nevada, adjoining the house occupied bv Chss g
Young. Apply to ' ".
Nevada, Sept. 2sth 1s5s-52-tf NILES.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
nRoRATE NoTICE.-stet. of CalIfornla.

DROBATE EOTICE.-Stats Of California,
L County of Nevada In the Matter of the Estate Of
PORTER HUNGERFORD, Deceased. On reading and filing
the petition of William Taylor Administrator OF said es'
praying for order of sale of the roa estate there
in described and it appearing to this Court that there
not sufficient personal estate in the hands f the said Ad
minsator to pay the debts outstanding against the de-
ceased and the expenses of administration and that 1t
necessary to sell the whole portion of the real es
tate Of said deceased for the yment Of such debts:
1t is ordered that all persons interested in said estate
appear before this Court at the Court thereof At Ne
vada city, county of Nevada Wednesday the Goth day
OF October 1858 show cause if any they have why an
order should not be granted to said Administrator TO sell
much of of the real estate of the deceased shall be
necessary to pay such debts.
And it is further ordered that copy of the foregoing
order be published week for four weeks in the Ne
vada DEMOCRAT newspaper published In the County
aforesaid
THOS. II. CASwELI. County Judge
Attest RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk.
By s IANRERT Denuty 52-4w
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

DHOBATE NOTICE.-Stnte OF California,
County OF Nevada In the matter of the estate Of r.
WYMAN BUTTERF1EID, deceased
On reading and fling the petition of F. f. Mckee ad
mnistator herein setting forth that he has filed his fnAi
account Of his administration upon said estate in this
Court and that the has been duly audited allow
ed and that all the debts and expenses of administration
have been paid and that residue thereof still remains in
his hands.
II therefore ordered that all persons interested in the
estate Of r. Wyman Buterfeh deceased be and appear
before the Probate Court Of the County Of Nevada the
Court thereof MONDAY the 25th day of October
A. D. 1885, at 10 O'Clock A. N. OF said day and show
il they have why said settlements should net
be allowed.
T1OS. II. CASWEII. Co. Judge.
Attest RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
JUSTICES CONVENTION

FTNHE Justices Of the Peace elect of the sev.,.i .
j ships of Nevada county are her eby no,;cs IovH-
Convention will be holden at the Court House n nat
on 0NDAY, the 4th day Of October A. D. ls5s 'sda
O'Clock p NJ, for the election as by law ;s tive
ASSOCIATE JUSTICES of the Court Of Session. ~ q
County, for the ensuing year Nevada
Nevada, Sept. %. 1s5s.-52td 'noss,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29

At French Coral Nevada County, Sept. 2sth 0t.-,
aged about 81 years w. Assear
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
MARRIED.
DIED.

In this city, By Rev. Mr.. Dryden. Seusemh.r ...,
EDWARD WILLIAMS. to Miss EMILY NmEE All ~ zo1n Ma
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-29
DROBATE NOTlcE.-slnt, OF CallTornla.

Attest: RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk,
BY ], S. LAMBERT, Deputy, 62-iw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
BALTIMORE MARKET.

Flour...-T'he market dull al 1862 per
Dbl for Howard.street and Ohio super, at
1862 per Dbl, City Mills super held at
So, so per bbl. Stock limited. We con-
iinue our quotations for Ohio extra al So
O0aS6. ~; Howard street S6.00A6,25 and
City Mills dn, $6.25.6. So BaInmore
ground family -four al S6.S7~7,0O. an'
do. extra al S6,75a7 90 per bill by 'ho
dray load. The marker for Rye flon
steady at 81 60. and Corn Meal at s3'V
ass. 81 far country. $3.50 for city, anu
Sd .5Oa4 62 Tor Brandy wine Mills.
Gram. --Wheai--I'he markets. sieah>'
/ We quote il at I25aI27 els for good 70
prime new reds. l3Oal35c for lair good
new whites, and l45,l5Oc for prime ana
cboi,e lois. Con--sales wete made TO-
dav At 1850 Tor mixed. 77ss0c for
white. .ni $4,000 for ye!I"w. Rye
small SAFES oi Penn-yiVdpis Rye at s3c,
amh Maryland al re. O1ls are quoted
at 35a4U. for Virgins anb Maryland, snt
Acc for Pennsylvania. A 1877
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28

peat his visit "we will be better prepared
10 receive him." Comment is unne-
cessary. In regard to the very exalted
character for good order and quiet given
Or ,illage-"our usually quie; village
bv our ancient and venerable TREND The
"oIdpt mhabitant," may be pardoned
for my seeming want of reverence Tor his
years and hoary locks when express the
opinion that Tue old gentleman Is in his
do,age--has reached his second child
hood--his "memory" gone or perhaps.
that he has been bathing his enteebled
limbs in the waters of some tabled LoeIhe
and thus blol,ed out all the recolec'ions Of
he past. ONE CITIZEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
9$AG5I3s

On Monday f6,h inst, at the residence
Of her bro,her-in-law, Ms. Jacob Thomas,
a, Pu,numna, Berkeley county, Miss Ell
la II. Snodgrass, aged 20 years, daugh-
Of Col. r. V. and Sarah A. SDofgrass.
In Marlinsburg. on the 18th fast ,.Afcs
E. child Of John w. and Barbery Hollis,
aged year. months and 26 days
At Harper's Ferry, on the 25lh msts
.Anna Louisa. infan, daughter Of Eliza
beth Ann and VIM. ]. Stephens.
On the 3ls, Of July al Della. the resi-
dence Of his son-in-Iaw, Mr.. Franklin
Carter. Mr.. John Wright. in the Ssh
year OF his age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28

CHEsApEAKE AND Onto CANAL..-vz
Board of Directors OF this Canal held Ill., &c
last meeting, al this place. cummencInr n"
the 9Th inst. and closing late on the eS >"
nng of the 10Th. They were me, Ls.
by number of gentlemen from No.
York city. AMI Cumberland, Nd, co'
cerned in coal mining and the Navigate,
of the Canal, with the object of consum
mating the arrangements fora loan .,
500, 900 to the Canal Company wbe,s'
with to complete dams Nos. 4 and
The result was that The said arrangemoo.
were fully cunsummaied and the neces,,,
~ contracts entered into and signed. Dv
these the money will be forthcoming, AMI
no, as il is wanted for The said structure.
the loanng parties receiving in lieu Der.
mi,s Of the nature OF receipts for tolls du.
ling the year 1889. These terms an
pear 10 be judicious and liberal, and III,
now claimed that the future Of ihe Ca,,l
TO all human appearance, is rid Of the on.
~ great cloud which menaced its fortune.
The work at dam No. 4 is going s,eadlr
and successfully forward; the work a,
dam No. s. which had been suspended
for lack If funds, will he Immediately ,e.
sumed. The September meeting of he
Board will also be held at this place.
Morgan Constitution.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Programme.

The following is the Programme Of the
Military and Civic Procession to be held
in this place on the 2nd OF September
Company No. will form in German
street, in front Of Joseph Enller's, righ
resting toward the East.
Companies No. 2 and will form in
Duke street, on either side Of German
street, right testing on German street.
Companies No. and 5 will form in
Church street, on either side of German
street, right resting OH German street.
Comp anies No. 6 and will form in
King street, on either side of German
street, right resting on German street.
Company No. s will form in East
Princess street, RICH. resting on German
street.
Ilam,ramck Guards will form in Ger
man street. east Of Princess street.
The Officers of the Regimen. Of the
County and invited Guests together with
the Citizens, will form in South Princess
street and fall in Procession, Immediately
in the rear OF the Kam,ramck Guards.
The Shepherds,own Troop will form
in South Mill Street and receive orders
from the Chief Marshal Of their position
assigned them in the Procession.
The Chief Marshal has appointed as
his Aids, A. Humrickhouse, John H.
McEndree, r. D. Shepherd, Samuel
Moore, James Hurst, ]. B. Moore and
DR.. Robert Lucas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Dams No. Four and Five.

The work al tie new masonry dams in
progress OF erection on tie Canal will be
pushed forward with zeal and erersy,
now that sufficient loan has been effect
ed for the purpose, and ii is expected that
both will be completed before the close OF
the year, Mr.. ROBINSON Of Marlinsburg
has the contract for the construction OF
Dam No. 4 and Mr.. WILLIAM Brown Of
Washington county, Nd, that for the
construction of Dam No. 5. 1t is sta,et
that The President and Directors Of tht
Company will hold their monthly meet
ings in Cumberland after September unit
Dams No. 4 and 5 are completed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Orderly Sergeant.

We observe in the "Western Nilsson.
rian" tina, our friend II. E. UNsELD, for.
merly OF This town, has been elected Or.
dcIly Sergeant of Volunteer Company
lately organized in Warrens5urg, Nilsson
ri. Hen will make an efficient officer,
having proved hims elf such whilst acting
in the capacity Of Is, Corporal Of the
Hamtramck Guards Of this place, previous
TO his departure. Bring 'em up stand.
ing" Henry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Bishop Meade's Appointments.

Among other appointments Of Bishop
MEADE for this fall we find the following
for this section The 29lh and 30h Of
September, Charlesiown, Jefferson coun-
ty the lsi of October, Harpers-Ferry /;
the 2nd and 3rd Of October, Shepherds
town 4lh, Marlinsburg 5,h and 9th,
Hedges Chapel; 9Th, Bunker's Hill ;
9th, Smithfeld 10Th, Leetown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Dead.

WILLIAM S. Pitcher, Esq, Mayor Of
the city of Louisville, Kentucky, died on
tn 18th inst. after several months ILL
ness. He was native Of Virginia, and
a residen, for several years Of Shepherds
town, Jefferson county, in the capacity OF
school teacher. He had long been lead
ing politician in Kentucky, frs, as Dem
ocrat and last as an American.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
A Specimen of Intemperance.

We beheld on Thursday evening last
woman, who might be called a"Gyp'
sey." staggering through our streets, with
bucket in hand in search. as she stated,
of store "where they sold liqnor by the
quart" This woman had accompanying
her, little boy who seemed to have been
well acquainted with the "dust of the
EARTH" if we may Judge from his clothing.
We do moi know whether this woman
obtained any liquor, bu. hope for the credit
of our community she did not.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Fatal Accident.

A laboring man, named PATRICK Scan
Lam, came to his death on Thursday last
at Dam No. under the following cir
cums,ances. He was engaged in picking
clay in pit on the Virginia side Of the
river, for the purpose of filling Golfer
dams when loose rock on the side Of
the bank gave way and fell on him. lie
lived about two hours after The accident.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
An August Luxury.

Take dozen or two ears of corn, the
sweet varieties preferred, husk and with
gu. boiling, CRATE off the grains. Sir in
to this two table spoonfuls Of flour for
every dozen ears, and also an egg pre-.
yiously beaten, a little salt, and very lit
tie sugar; if The corn be sweet, abou! two
-spooniuls to every dozen ears. Let
the whole be well stirred and baked in a
creased tin pan for an hour in hot oven.
Then eat with fresh butter OF cream.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Camp Meeting.

A Camp Meeting, under the auspices
of the NJ. E. Church Of Harpel's Ferry
and Bolivar Station. will be held on the
land of Capt. John Moler, near Halltown,
commencing on Friday, Angus, 9th.
The Ministers and members of the NJ.
E. Church in adjoining Circuits ard Sta
tons and the public generally arc cordi-
ally invited to attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
1A223AGB9.

On Wednesday evening week, by Rev.
r. +. Davis, DR.. EdDard c. JoHG, Of
Frederick county, to Miss america jiir.
ginia Page. daughter Of Dr. Thomas S.
Page, of Martinsburg.
In Msrtinsburg on the 9Th insi..by tho
same, Mr.. HIM. H. Miller. to Miss Ma.
rv Smehzer, both Of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28

A LUCKY NEwsBoY.-Johnny Dow.
ny, boy who sells papers a. tho CoEi.
landt street Hotel. New York, has come
into The possession Of $500 on the recent
race at Gatewood Park in England. John
sold copies enough Of "Porter's Spirit"
10 en,ilIe him TO share al sweepstakes
offered by The Proprietors of"Potters
Spirit" and John was lucky enough 10
draw nSannterer."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28

Ladies' Fair.

The Ladies of the Episcopal Church
intend having Supper on the evenings of
the lst and 2nd Of September, here they
will also have variety of useful and fan.
cy articles also cakes, ices, &c. ,ior sale
As the proceeds are TO be applied TO the
furnishing of the Church, they hope to be
literally patronized.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28

The Richmond (Kentucky) "Messen.
ger" mentions freak OF Nature which,
we believe, is without parallel. |. is a
col, with but one eye; the eye is consd.
cradle larger than the usual size, and in
The middle OF the forehead. twas foaled
on the farm of Mr.. Elisha Roberts, Madi.
son county, Kentucky.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
A New Church.

The Melboddls, Episcopal Congrega-
ton of Sharpsburg have just completed
their new Chu:ch, and purpose defeating
the same on tomorrow, Sunday, 30 h
inst. A number Of Dlvines are expected
to participate in The ceremonies Of the &C.
casiou
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28

A Coon LAVA law Of the last Legs.
Iature Of Pennsylvania offers n fine in.
ducement for the formation Of volunteer
companies, by allowing non-comnissOneI
officers. musicians and privales Of any ul.
formed company or troop one dollar aud
fifty cents for every day actually on duty,
and for each horse actually used by them
TWO dollars per day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Declined.

A. X. BoTELER, ESQ.,, has declined the
invitation Of The Virginia State Agricultu-
raj Society 10 deliver the valedictory ad-
dress a. .ue Annual Fair in October next,
at Richmond.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Who can Beat its

Mr.. JACOB B. Crow, Of this place. ex-
hibIied TO US few days ago. Sun-fow-
er which measured three feet three inches
and quarter, in circumference. and con-
tanned over fue thousand seeds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1858-08-28
Overseers of the Poor,

A N adjourned meeting Of the Overseer
Il Of the Poor OF Jefferson county, will
be held at The Poor House on MONDAY
mex, the both day Of this month. A
punc,ual attendance of the members is de-
sired. BY order
SAMUEL STONE,
August %, 1853. Clerk