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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

A WIFE's INTEREST IN THE HOMESTEAD
Judge Norton of the Twelfth District Court,
San Francisco, decided on Saturday last that,
the homestead law of this State was designed to
secure the head Of a family from having bis or
her homestead property sold on forced sale.
1t did not vest q title to property in wife.
The law, il was true, declared that deed by a
husband, without the joinder Of his wife should
be void; but this did not vest any estate in the
wife, and the property, after such deed, re-
NAMED n the husband as before. Some Of the
decisions of the Supreme Court might favor the
view that the wife has positive title in home
stead; but such principle was nowhere dis
tinctIy laid down. aud the Judge was satisfied
that a wife could not bring an action of eject
ment, or have in fact, any action upon her own
right to homestead.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

BITTEN ny 4 RATrLEsNAKE.-- IMPoRTANr TO
RAScdMEN.-E. Nichols, of Browns Valley,
Napa county, while riding recently on horse
back was startled by the jumping of his horse,
and on looking around discovered a rattlesnake
which he Immediately attacked and killed. The
horse was undoubtedly bitten by the snake, but
nothing was done for his relief tillthe third day
afterwards, when it was perceived that both
legs aud breast Of the horse were swollen enor-
mously. Nichols then applied sweet oil to the
parts affected literally bathing the legs aud
breast Herewith. The applications were made
twice. Three days having elapsed. be started
out to renew the application, but was unable to
catch the horse. AT last accounts, the horse
was apparently as well as ever. If the free ap-
plicaton Of sweet oil is eflcacious in such eases,
as it certainly appeared to be in this the fact
should be generally known to our ranchmen
who have settled in rattlesnake localities Ca-
lOu
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

GRASS WIDOWS ~ lNDIANA.--A faeetous cor
respondent of the Dayton Journal, who has been
travling ont in the Wabash regions Of Hoosier-
dom. noting the condition of the country, the
state Of the crops the progress Of the harvest
ete-the two latter of which he reports as unu-
sually fne-discoyered one popularity in every
town he tarried in. Hear him;
speaking of grass reminds me Of the fact
that indiana, (and particularly the Wabash is
literally swarming with grass widows. Every
hotel or tavern has, or have bad one or more Of
those bewtching vixens domiciled with them for
ten davs which makes them residents of the
State Of Indiana, and with little hard swear
ing, natives, too. Atthe expiration Of ten days
a suit is commenced against some vile husband,
and as q matter Of course, a divorce is granted
iffor no other cause than ncompatbility OF tenn
per. Here are congregated from all the States
Of the Union Except Illinois. who is competi-
tor for this profitable lawyer trade,) all the dis
consulate grass widows. A case ] heard Of in
Peru, where the widow Of millionaire had
come form Brazil. remained hare ten days, got
her divorce with 100000 Of alimOney, and
would have had more, but old Cresus had no
more in the United Safes that was c0meatable,"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

THE BLACK DotGLAss ~ Fred Douglass, the
negro orator, is earnestly solctous for the de-
feat Of & tho little Giant" A few men in this
State, says the Shasta Courier who, lest their
being born in free State should be considered
pripsa facia evidence Of their Abolition proeliyi
ties, affect intense chivalry, and wish Douglas
may be politically damned, will be delighted to
have the assistance such an auxiliary. In
a late oration this negro Douglass, who agrees
with these pure Democrats, speaks as follows;
Mr. Douglass has money, he has talent and
he hasa party and may even yet get back
into the Senate of the United States He is no
triffing opponent His zeal is quite equal to
his ability, and his success would, for many
reasons, be deplorable calamity. He is one
of the most restless, ambitious, boldest and
mostunscrupulous enemies with whom the cause
of the eolOred man has to contend. II seems
to me that the white Douglas should occasion
ally meet his deserts at the hands Of black
one. Once Thought he was about to make
the name respectable, but now dspair Of him,
and must do the best can for myself
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

RoBBERY AT SrocKroN-A party Of six men
went from Sacramento to Stockton on Monday
the 18th inst, for the purpose Of locating gov
ernmeni lauds, aud at night put up at the Main
Street House In the night, while an were fast
asleep, their room was entered and each was
robbed IF sums OF moh6y varying from dgt 10
seventy dollars. When they dscovbfed tli6ir
loss in tbe morning and poke Gift tIey wlre
treated very cavaferly 'by tbe pfoprietor, wlo
afforded them no sat.sfaciiJn Whatever. This
should he a warning TO persous visiting that
section 20 look out for their pockets.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

New FL DoRADo.- Three Humboldt prospect
ors, Bunner, Moseley, and Ward, returned to
Yreka, and reported to the Chronicle that they
had Travelled from Antelope Springs, near the
Humboldt river, on the Noble route, "north-
east l5O miles, following gold range leading
from Walkers river Carson Valley, etc., TO
Colville and Fraser river mines on the north.
This gold-bearing range varies in width from
40 to so miles, and that it will, at soma future
day be second El Dorado.F They don't tell
us what they base their prediction upon, as they
have neglected to state whether they saw any
any gold or not. aga'as.t .ta5rr AIDA.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

NEWSPAPER CvTLIT1Es. There is no reason
why newspapers, as well as individuals. should
not observe the rules Of good breeding in pro-
fessional intercourse Two well bred persons,
although rivals or enemies, try to outdo one
anotherin eiyilit!es, until one having overstep-
ped the bounds Of propriety, intercourse and
recognition ceases altogether. Gentlemen meet
ing in society, do not openly critcise each 9TH
er's faults and weaknesses though delicate
personal compliment is always allowable, even
when not entirely merted. So we maintain
it should be with editors: they should never say
Of each other, in print, what they would hes-
tate to express in person.. This is the course
we have pursued and mean TO pursue we viii
not recognise. professionally, man Of bad
principle or despicable character. more than we
would associate with him in private life nor
will We write of contemporary otherwise than
we would speak in bis presence.--2riniy Jour
7al
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT The Mariposa Gazette
says that on Friday, a little child o. Mr.. Beal,
a resident Of Mormon Bar, fell into tub Of hot
water and was SO burned that il died in few
hours. Ir appears that Mrs. Beal was washing
and had filed the tub and stepped to the door
when the child, which was quite young, toddel-
ed along TO it's side and losing its balance was
precipitated into the almost boiling WATER
The child was entirely submerged, except its
feet IT was Immediately rescued, but too late,
for on removing its dress the skin and flesh
came oifwith it, The little sufferer, after breath
ing for a few hours and suffering incopceiyably,
was relieved by death.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

THR EARTHQUAKE.--0n Thursday last, Sept
I'd, about O'Clock p. NJ, there was quite a
severe earthquake. 1t came very suddenly
without any previous admonition. There were
two shocks, one Immediately after the other,
but with a slight intermission. 1t appeared as
If the undulations were from east to ives t, with
slight rumbling voice. This was the most
severe shock since the great one that convulsed
the whole State from north to south in january.
1856. This year appears to be remarkable with
these convulsions of nature; but q short time
since, information was received of avery severe
oneein Mexico, causing great destruction to
property and loss of many lives. slamR9i-
This continent is not the only one that has
been troubled by these awful visitations Italy
has been more unfortunate than any other
place,in Europe, having lost no less than thirty
or forty thousand souls within the past year.
We hope that there will be none as great in
this continent hl lq saHe0r .aalis
ia 1872, there was an earthquake of such
force that the greater number of Missions were
materially injured. At San Juan Capistrane
the church WAS destroyed, and great many
lives lost. 1t happened when there was service
in the church, Many of our old citizens dis
Hnctly recollect it, and describe ii es something
terrible, and it makes them shddder to think Of
it.-+Santa Barbara Gazette.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

An ELECTION INCIDENT AT Los AEGELEs.--An
incident of the election, says the Los Angeles
Star, is worth mentioning-that of Don Julian
Verduga, who led up his ten sons to the ballot
box, and placed in the hands of each the straight
Democratic ticket, which was accordingly duly
deposited therein after which, the old gentle
man advanced aud deposited his ballot. This
act was greeted with applause by all present.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

WAR IN Administration on Sunday week.
was the scene Of an emuete among the colored
population in the vieinity of their church, from
which serious consequences might have ensued,
had not the affair been terminated by the inter-
ference Of an officer. The fair reputation of
sable sister had suffered somewhat rom scandal,
the origin of which being ascertained by gal
liant son of Africa, be proceeded to administer
justice TO the offender after his own style.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

A JEWEL OF GlRI~- One of onr exchanges
speaks Of beautiful girl who would prove
capital speculation for fortune-hunter of the
right SOFT Her voice is Of silver, her hair of
gold. her teeth of pearl, her cheeks Of rubies.
and her eyes Of diamonds. a
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

New LITERARY PAPER-We see ii stated that
Mr. Duncan, late of the Globe, intends shortly
to commence the pub lieation Of a weekly lite
rary paper in San Francisco. s,aY 81 .l
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

TRrTH.L"WhatI find to be Truth shall be
welcome to me- let it sound as it may. will
know; and should this be impossible, this much
at least will know, that it is not possible. -
FscLtc p"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

INSANE CoNyIcTs.--1he Stockton Republican,
Of Sept 10th, has the following;
Manuel Garcia, who some time since was sen
tcnced to the State Prison for term of years,
for grand larceny in San francisco, was or
dered January Sth, by Gov. Johnson (about the
last official act Of that funclionary) to the In
sane Asylum, it being represented that the fel-
low was insane, which representation was prob
ably con rect. On the 9th Of September, while
the watchman's back was turned for few mo-
mente Garcia seized piece Of scantling which
had been used in carrying on the improvements
to the Asylum, and placing it against tho fence
scaled it in an instant and disappeared. DIR.
Aylett dispatched men in pursuit, and tele-
paphed to Marysvjlle, Sacramento and San
Francisco, and the fellow was captured in Sac
ramento. 1t was the Doctors intention to
have sent Garcia back 10 the prison on the day
after that on which he escaped. Mr.. Welbourn,
an officer Of the Asylum, il expected back to-
day with the fugitive. Great exertions have
been made to orecover the scoundrel Metz, which
have been fruitless. The fellow who was sent
from the State Prison with Metz is still at the
Asylum, but shows very little Indication of in
sanity. He will be sent to his less comfortable
quarters in day or two.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

MONTEREY MACKEREL FIsnISG.-A correspon-
dentofthe San Francisco Bulletin, writing
from Monterey remarks The fisheries of our
Pacific coasts seem to attract very little atten-
ton from theImuney making citizens of the State
There can be no doubt that these are as won
dertul sources Of wealth-yes, and power too
as the placers of the Sierra Nevada 1t is per-
fectly surprising and wonderful to see the null
ttudinous schools of herring, sardne smelt,
andnmackerel to be found in our bays and road.
steads, and making their visits annually with
out fail. How it is that some of our Down
casters do not commence the business OF pre-
serving fish on a large scale both for the Cali
fornia and foreign market, is to us mystery.
The fishery ofmackefel near the shore Of Mon
terey port, has been most abundant this sum
mer, and has lasted now over Il month. They
could nave been taken by ship-Ioads with men
enough to catch aud salt down. There is no eoun-
tryn the world which offers such facilities of
climate and tranquil seas as this for the curing
of fish People of the town and country. and
even from abroad, have come in specially to
salt dhwn their family supply of mackerel and
herring during the last month--many have ta-
ken as many as 400 to hand per diem.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22
corn FoREIGS RELATIONS. ."-The Londond

"OuR FoREIGS Relations The Londond
cry Qreland) Sentinel, of May 2Sth. 1858, says:
DIED-On the Sd instant, Mrs. Hemphill, Of
Straw, near Eewtownstewart, in her s4th year.
She was the eldest daughter ofMr. Wm. McFar-
land of Leardan, who married Maria, eldest
daughter of the late Mr. Andrew Buchanan, of
Tafyreagh. near Omagh, and was first cousin
to the Hon James Buchanan, now President
of the United States,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

a'.MIDDIEs."- salary Of midshipman,
while at sea, is s4OO per year; on other duty,
$3.50; on leave, $500.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

Hrs TREASURES hard case was asked
the other day if he had anything stored up in
heaven?
"sartain; sartain," replied he, "I guess 1t
must be laid up there, if anywhere, for hain't
got anything laid up at home"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-09-22

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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-18

enworth, elect Calhoun and Isaacs, United
States Senators, and adjourn sine die
What the State officers are to do we are
not informed. The game is q very despe-
rate one, and Il is very certain that Calhoun
has staked his ''bottom dollar" on the re-
suit. If the Constitution passes Congress,
l know of no W men who would be better
entitled to its advantages, or better repre-.
sentatives of the Lecompton party, than
the two above named. II is not expected
that either Of them will ever enter the Ter
ritory again, as citizens. and they would
very fifty carry out in fraud, the game thus
fraudulently begun.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-18
FROM the DouEc.l Bulls Busle.
Late and Important from Utah
Mormons Preparing for War
Brigham's prophsey.

~
"Mr. Wingate has just arrived in this
city, en- route for Chicago and other eastern
cities, and only t%hiriy-one days from Salt
Lake City. He reports no snow in Salt
Lake valley at the time he left, and but lit
tie snow in the mountains. He came by a
route known only to the Mormons and
mountainous, by which horsemen in single
file can pass the army without being dis
covered. This route passes between a
range of perpendicular rocks for thirteen
miles, and in many places is not over three
feet wide and complete covered over with
a rock roof.
The Mnrmons are making great prepare
tiun tor defending all the passes to the val
ley, and are manufacturing small cannon
with percussion locks, and teleacope sights.
These cannon carry a two pound ball, and
from their peculiar construction will do eX-
%ecution at a distance of a mile and a half,
with as much certainty as our common III
fes will at a hundred and twenty yards.
They also have a manulaclOry of revolt
verS, where five hundred are turned out per
week.
They are also manufacturing a coarse
powder, which they calculate 10 use in the
Construction o. mines, by which they expect
to be able to blow up 4 train without airy
risk themselves.
The Murmons and some of the picket
guards Of Col. Jchnson's conmand, have
mad a ~skirRlish, in Hhieh the Mcrmons LOST
two killed and five wounded, and he say 5
that it is r~epofted that Hour Of Col. John
sons men were killed.
He also reports that Col. Johnson's mu-
les and oxen are near.y all dead, aud that It
is believed by the Mormons that Johnson
will not have a "hoof'' alive in the spring.
bingham Young breaches upon the sub
ject of The war every Sunday. lie says
that Brigham is willing for Gov. Cumming
and the civil officers TO come into The Ter
ritory and enter upon tho duties OF their ufiiz
ces; but if the army attempts to enter the
valley, they will every one be cut off.
Oa the oath of January, the day before
Mr.. Wingate lett the city, Brigham preach
ed TO over nine thousand people. and after
the sermon ne requested all who were in
favor of giving troops hi, in case they
attempt to enter the valley, to raise up
every man, woman and child rose up
Nov, said Brigham, Il am satisfied: The
Lord IS with us, and if we determine of one
accord to give the troops hill the powers
on the earth and hell cannot prevail over US,
for | have it revealed to me that not a blade
OF grass, or other green thing will! be left on
the plains for the support Of the beasts of
our enemies. Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa and
Missouri will be left desolate, and a famine
will prevail ever the land Of our enemies
Brethren be of cheer, God is with US, and
he'll cannot prevail against u.s.
We could not learn upon what business
Mr.. Wingate was dispatched from the city,
but have no doubt, but he has important
business with the Mormons in the States.
which will be made manifest in due time.'"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-18
Horrible Tragedy.

The Alton ull.) Courier, contains the fol
lowing
"One of the most singular cases which
ever came under our observation, or in our
reading, occurred yesterday morning at the
peniteutiary in this city.
A convict named Hall, from Chicago
who is now serving out a second term, for
med the idea of acquiring his freedom in The
following method. He watched his oppor-
tunity shortly after breakfast. and when nu
other guard was in the hall surrounding the
cells, except Mr.. Crab, whom he knocked
down and stunned by a severe blow On the
head, then dragged him Into one of the low
er cells tied Crabs hands behind his back,
fastened the cell door by means of a stick
of timber previously put in the cell by some
confederate, then drew a huge knife from
his bosom, assisted Crabb to rise, put him
against the door, and threatened him death,
unless be was allowed to go at liberty.
This mJsi daring attempt was soon known
and promptly brought Col. Buckmaster and
his gua.d s to the spot. The convict threat
ened Crabb with instant death if any 1T
tempt war made upon the door, folding his
knife within a couple of inches OF Crabb's
breast. For upwards Of an hour CO.. Buck
master and his guards attempted to shoot
him, but there being but one opening in the
door, and that quite small, he kept Crabb
constantly between him and the opening,
90 that he could only be reached through
Crabb's body.
ALTON, March Q, 81 O'Clock P. N.
At nine O'Clock this morning, Rutherford,
the state superintendent, and Col. Buck
master, warden, undertook TO get into the
cell of the prisoner BY stratagem. Break
fast was set at the cell door in vessels OF
larger size than ordinary, but the convict re-
fused to open the door until the hall was
cleared, which, after a brief consultation
was done. The warden, superintendent,
and guards were on each side of the cell but
out o. sight and moIionless. The convict
slowly opened the door nearly enough TO ad-
init the food, when a crow bar was instantly
inserted. The warden cried out 20 Crabb,
the imprisoned guard, to fight for his life
he accordingly sprang to the opening OF the
tsor, and ar length dragged himself through
bui not before he uas stabbed by the connect ntne
lines, sepen times in The back and lUice on The
arms. When the poor victim WAS dragged
out, the convict barred the door again and
refused to yield. He was then given a few
minutes for re Election, and the rebelwas, nf-.
ter much lodging and effort, 10 get out of
the reach of the fire, shot by The asarden -
The ball struck his skull just below the lett
ear, and CHANGING around, lodged under the
skull. He fell instantly and was dragged
out of the eel, and was thought to be dead,
but sosn recovered and talked as sensible as
any man could under the circumstances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1858-03-18
From Great ~Britain-Resignation
of the Palmerston Ministry.

A min "isterial crisis mas occurred in Eng
land. On Monday, the 22d, Lord Palmer
ston in the House of Commons, and Earl
Granville in the House of Lords, announced
that in consequence of the decision of the
House of Commons in regard to the refugee
question and the Conspiracy bill, Ministers
on the Goth rendered their resignation to
the Queen and the same was accepted
They also announced that Her Majesty had
summoned Lord Derby TO her councils, and
that nobleman was engaged in the forma-
ton of a Cabinet.
Both Houses adjourned until the 2eth, in
order TO give time for the construction of
the new Ministry.
Prior to he adjournment the India Lean
bill was moved forward a stage in view of
the fact that the Company was urgently
pressed for funds. The amount of the loan
was reduced from ten to eight millions ster-
ling.
The following is the new Ministry:
Premier-Lord Derby.
Lord Characteristic F. Thesirer.
Chancellor Of the Erchcquer-Mr. D'Isra-
Secretary Of Foreign AGaus-Lord Nal.
mesbary.
Secretary of Home Afairs-Mr. Walpole.
President Of Board Of Trade-Mr. Hen.
ley.
President Of Board Of C0ntroE--Lord FL
lenborough.
Lord Priuy S.al-Lorl Hardwick.
Lord Lieutenant Of Ireland-Earl of Eg-
linton.
Minister of War-General Peel.
President Of the CouncH-Marquis Of Sal
isbury.
Board Of Woris-Lord John Manners.
Secretary Of the Coionies-Sir Bulwer
Lytlon.
First Lord of he Admiralty-SirJ. Pack
ington.
Postma stsr- General-Lord Colchester.
Attorney-Mr. Kelly.
Under ScretGry Of War-Stuart Wort
ley.
Irish Chancellsr--Justice Blackburn.
Chief Secretary (Ireland)-Lord Mas.
Great efforts had been made to induce
Mr.. Gladstone (Peelite) to take office, but
without effect. Lord Stanley, son of the
Premier, is also said to have declined an
appointment.
1t is stated that Lord Stratfnrd de Red
cliffe had been importuned to accept the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, but had re-
fused.
The Dai.y Neps says the Duke of New
castle, Earl Grey, Lord St. Leonards and
Mr.. Pem5erton Leigh had all declined prot
fers of office.
The high office of Governor General of
India is said to be reserved for Lord Stan.
icy, in the event of Lord Canning declining
to serve.
The great offices of Her Majesty's house.
hold will be given to the Marquis of Exeter
and Earls Of Delaware and Chesterfield.