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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ExECUTIoN.-Samuel Steventon was executed
at Jackson on Friday last, for the murder OF
Hostetter and De Haven. near Volcano, on the
30th of November, 1857 The execution was
private, few persons only being present. Ste
venton was an Englishman by birth, and be
cOutended that the jury who convicted him
were prejudiced against him on account of his
being foreigner. The following are his last
words addressed to those present, as reported
by the jackson Ledger:
"Gentlemen have but few words to saw.
l am now to make my last speech. am sorry
to say that witnesses OIL my trial swOre false.
The jury that found me guilty were murderers.
done the deed in self-defensc l am no mur-
derer. You may call me murderer, but am
not murderer l have clear conscience.
am about to pass to eternity to meet my God
| am al Englishman born, and have not had
justice done me. II l had not become an Amer
lcau citizen would have applied to the Eng
lish Consul for justice. will shake hands all
round and pass from life to eternity. have
no hard feelings against any one. God bless
all Of US; we have got to answer at the JUDI
ment seat of God aud be judged according to
the deeds done in the body"
He here shook hands with all present. and
said
II have no dread of the future. Ny life pays
the penalty for what have DONE"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

STRONG LANGUAGE.-The Democratic papers
in the Northwest do not mnce their words in
speaking of the General Administration. The
ST. PauPs (Minn.) Pioneer and Democrat, speak
ing Of the election in Illinois, says:
IAN Administration which he. more than any
other man, aided in elevating to power. did
not scruple, through its salaried Office holders,
to ally itself with the Republicans in their
desperate efforts to elect Lincoln. Treachery
to the Democratic party in Illinois was the sole
pathway to political honors at Washington.
But in despite of treason, and in defiance of
the unprecedented efforts of the Republican,
their appeals 10 sectional prejudices and stud
led Misrepresentation of Douglas-the gallant
leader of the Illinois Democracy has swept the
State from the Wabash to the Mississippi, from
Cairo to Chicago.
Zone great triumph secured by the result in
Illinois will be the exemption of the people of
the States hereafter from the dangerous en-
croachments of Federal power. There can be
no excuse for the interference of President in
the local politics of State; and the rebnke
that has attended Mr.. Buchanan's efforts in that
line will prevent its repetition"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, 1858.
the county Treasurer's Card

The last number Of the Nevada Journal con-
sains card, over the signature Of 7. W. Sigour-
ney, County fressu rer, In relation to the
charges made agalnst him in the report of the
Grand Jury. The card consists mostly OF Q
fierce aud malignant attack upon the Grand
Jury for embodying in their report the facts
which had come to their knowledge, while in
vestigating the affairs of the County Treasury.
He seems not be aware Of the fact, that 1t is
the duty of the Grand Jury to report the facts
that may come to their knowledge in regard to
the manner in which the financial business of
the county is conducted. He says he intends
TO establish the falsity Of the report; we hope ne
will be able to do co. but this is the first intima-
tIon the public has had, that either the Treasu-
Her or his friends, pretended TO deny the prin'
eipal charge made in the report. Even before
the Grand Jury met, 1t was very generally be-
lieyed that the Treasurer had in numerous in
stances collected money for six and nine months
licenses, giving only three months license re-
ceipt for the same, and this belief was 30 we'll
founded that the reiteratiOn of the charge by
the Grand Jury scarcely tended to confirm 1t.
II this charge is false, as Mr.. Sigourney says,
We have no doubt that the other charges will
admit Of explanation.
Mr.. Sgourney asks il "the Grand Jury did
not know this report was to be published ~
We presume the Grand Jury never thought any
thing about its publication but whether they
did or not, they are not responsible for its ap'
pearance in print it had been fled with the
Court, and they had no further control over it
The matter was of public interest, and the pub
fishers of county papers would have been want
ing In their duty to the public. had they moi
used every exertion to lay the report before
their readers. Had we not been able to have
procured the report, we should have been com
PEELED to publish such information as was with
in our reach, which was obtained from parties
whom we cannot disbelieve, and which waa
much more severe upon the conduct Of the
Treasurer than anything contained in the re-
port. II there is any undue prejudice existing
against the Treasurer, il was not caused by the
publication Of the report 1t existed before that
document was penncd.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

VIRGINIA PoLIrlcs.-The Wa hington cores
pondent of the Philadelphia Press, under date
of Nov. 18Th, says;
1.-THE contest for the Democratic nomination
for Governor of Virginia exceeds in bitterness
anything have yet anticipated. We feel it
over here. You have only to cross the Poto-
mac to get into it. There is more freedom of
discussion of the different candidates than is
auspicious of a curdial union on the nominee
The advocates honest John Letcher took high
ground ia his favor, aGd sought to force HIM
through. This aroused counter movements,
and the whole affair is to Inmate OIL the I'd
of December at Petersburgh, when the State
Convention is to assemble. The opponents OF
Letcher charge him with being an AboIitouist
in lS47, with having voted against the Kansas
Nebraska bill 'till a free-sol amendment" was
added, and with opposing Governor Wise in
1854 in his wonderful canvass. The Richmond
Enquirer is very severe on Letcher, and there
can be no doubt that Governor Wise is in the
field against him."
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
rna parnrunv E.psti,tlon.

Serious fears are entertained throughout the
country that the Paraguay expedition will be
defeated, should Dictator Lopez determine to
fight. Paraguay lies nearly in the center Of
the continent of South America, and in order
to reach that country the squadron will have to
ascend the La Plata and Paraguay rivers, for
near thousand miles, and the greater portion
of the distance is through an unfriendly coun'
try. Little Is known in this country of the
resources Of Paraguay, or Of its ability to re-
sist invasion; but Lopez is the sole Dictator,
and if he concludes to fight, it Is not unreason-
able to suppose that he will be able to muster
force of sufficient strength to successfully re-
sist the small squadron sent to coerce him into
just terms. There is q possibility that Com
missioner Bowlin. who will precede the feet on
friendly mission, may succeed in settling the
difficulty between the two governments. Thus
far Lopez has bid defiance to our government
and his past career leads to the belief that he
will continue in the same attitude until he Is
made sensible that resistance on his part will
be useless The length of time which will me-
cesAarily be consumed by the squadron in as
ceuding the rivers, will give Lopez ample op'
portunity to ascertain its strength. and If he
thinks he can successfully resist it, he will moi
be likely to accede to the demands of our gov
ernment. He may, however, when too late
find to his cost, that be has mistaken the fight
ing capabilities of the North Americans. What
ever may be the fate of the squadron, should
Lopez conclude to resist. there can be no doubt
of the ultimate result of the contest; in the end
be will be compelled to submit; and if he is
wise, he will, without further delay. make suit.
able reparation for the property of our citizens
which was confscated by bis order.
The weak and semi-civilized republics oi
Spanish America, presuming upon the disincl.
nation of our government to resort to force fol
theapurpose of protecting the rights of its citi
zens have been in the habit of confiscating the
property, and otherwise annoying and injurine
the citizens of the United States, who have es
tablish ed themselves in those countries for the
purpose of carrying on business. 1t is time
these outrages were stopped, and no better op
portunity could be offered than to make an ex
ample in the case of Paraguay. Cannon ball'
will prove to be more eficacious arguments il
teaching the South American republics the diff
ference between right and wrong, than all the
dispatches every issued from the State Depart
ment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

WE call attention TO the advertisement o.
Mr.. N Greenbood, who is now opening Cigar
and Fruit store next door to Messrs. A. Block
Il Co., near the Post Office. Mr.. Greenbood
is connected with one of the heaviest firms in
Sacramento, and we presume that his advanta-
ges are such that he can supply the trade on as
reasonable terms as any other house in the
mountains. We would recommend purchaser
to examine his stock and satisfy themselves on
that point.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

TREMENDOUS PILES OF GoLD:-The bullion 10
the Bank of France now stands at about $780,
900. .000-a far higher sum than was ever be-
fore held by that establishment, and more than
$9.0O0.0OO in excess of the largest total ever
collected in the Bank of England. At the CON-
mencement Of the present year, the Bank OF
France held less than $50, 1000, 900, and the in
hux in nine months has therefore been $7O.-
100000. At the Bauk of England, the total
at the beginning of the year. was $50, ,0O0. 900
and it is now more than sos 900 900. The
highest sum it ever possessed was Sill, ZOO, 600
in July, 1852,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

SALE OF A QUARTZ MuL--On Tuesday of this
week, Mr. WIN. Hicks sold the Oneida Quartz
Mill and lode near jackson, for $1,000. The
property has been paying very well of late In
cleaning up the battery, after the usual clean
ing up, some $1,000 in amalgum was obtained.
Mr.. Hicks had offered the chances of cleaning
for $500. In the early days Of this property.
there were 80 shares in 1t, and they were val
ued ct from $1,000 10 $500 each. Some very
rich rock has been obtained in this lead, and
the probabilities are that there is more of the
same sort lsft--TreksoH Le6esr.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

Snow ON THE SOUTHERN MAIL RoUTE.-The
overland mail by the southern route, arrived
at San Francisco, last Thursday, with dates
from ST. Louis to Nov. 18th, The mail was be-
tween three and four days behind schedule
time. The passengers report that severe
snow storm had occurred between El Paso and
Tucson, which was the principal cause Of the
detention of the mail stages. A snow storm
on that route is not common occurrence.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

TIE MELoNEY-WAND AFFArK-Mrs. Caroline
Il. Wand, wife of David Wand, has ct length
published card, giving her version OF the do
mestio difficulties which came 50 near ending
In tragedy. She gives long account Of DO
mestic grievances, and denies generally the
charges made agsiust herself and Isloney.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

IMMENSE BRD-Geo. NJ. Scott, of this city,
yesterday killed bald eagle. a few miles
from town, that measures ten feet six inches.
between the tips of the pinions, and seven inch
es. span of talon. This is, we believe, the lar
eest specimen of this species of bird Of which
there is any account. 1t will he carefully pre-
served. and will one day constitute a valuable
feature Of some ornithological cabinet-Marss.
viAe Express
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

A TELEGRAPHIo MEssAGE.--The Chester Co.,
(Pa.) Times says it is reported that Thadeus
Stevens, after being assured of his election to
Congress from the Lancaster District, in spite
Of all the efforts of the President to secure bis
defeat. went to the telegraph Office and dis
patcned the following message "To bis Excel
leucy James Buchanan; TN COMING"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

DEATH OF A PoET.-Mr. Edward Pollock, the
well known poet, died suddenly at San Fran
cisco, on Monday of last week. Mr.. Pollock
was man of fine literary taste and ability
and hia poems have been read and admired by
thousands in this State. His death crea ed
considerable sensation at the Bay. He was IS
years of age, and leaves wife and three chill
dreu,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

OuR NEXT CENsUs.-The census of 1860 ia
expected to show an increase Of population
over the census of ls4O of $4,000. 900. Of which
100000 are actual immigrants. while large
proportion Of the total increase represents sons
and daughters. or grand-sOns and grand-daugh-
ters Of foreigners
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

MAsoNs IN THE UNITED STATEs-From the la
test Information, derived from the proceedings
Of the various Grand Lodges in the United
States, it appears there are in the entire Union
1902 lodges, having 1888 memhers
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

U. S. ARMr.-The present military force of
the United States consists of nineteen regiments
of the line. composed of the following corps !:
Five regiments of cavalry, four regiments of
artillery, ten Of infantry. making grand ag
gregate of thirteen thousand rank and He of all
arms. This little army covers an area of over
two millions Of square miles, being two.thirds
the area Of all Europe
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

TIE MEssAGE.-The contractors on the mail
routes have announced their intention to ex-
press the Presidents message to this State as
fast as horse flesh can carry it. We may. there
fere, expect to see the document the latter part
of this. or first of next week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

SENATOR BHoDEMcK.-A passenger who ar
rived on the mail steamer Sonora, states that
Mr.. Broderick arrived at New York Nov. goth,
short time before the mail steamer left thai
city; that he was in much better health thar
when he left California, and had entirely re
covered from the injuries received by the up
setting of the stage on the plains.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ATLANTIC PAPERs.-We are indebted to Geo.
welch and J. E. Hamlin, the enterprising and
energetic newsmen Of Nevada, for any quantity
Of Eastern papers and magazines, received BY
the Sonora.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

HOLIDAY PREsEXTs.-Geo. Welch has jnst re-
ceived at the Pioneer Book Store, Main street.
q large and elegant invoice Of holiday pres.
snts, gift books, &c.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

NEVADA LIBRARY.-A meeting Of the Nevada
Library Association will be held at their room
on Main street. tomorrow evening, at seven
'cloek. 4 full attendance Of the members OF
the Association is requested.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

Broke JAIL.-A man committed to the Napa
county Jail under the name of Geo. White,
made his escape last Wednesday night, by saw
ing of bar in the jail window.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

RssrTTg.-GOv. Weller has granted respite
Till the I4th Of January next. to Manuel Rod
rlruss whs was sentenced to be hanged on tho
nth inst, in Placer county
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

SAN JosE-The assessed value of property
within the corporate limits Of San Jose, thi,
year, is $1,12l,2S6.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
DIED,

AT the Park Hotel in this county. Deecuh.. 50.
congestion Of the BRAIN IHos l. HUGnEs Jr lS,h
years. [Boston papers please copyl ' aged hfteen
At the county hospital, in this CITY n.o a..
JoHS MCFARLAND, aged about ffy-six Years ioth Mr.
Deceased was formerly from Pcnnsylvani.
family now residing at Pittsburg mas .
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

BUYING THEN UP.--The DANTE and Repubi-
can organs of Illinois have been publishing ar
tcles, stating that several of the recently elect
ed members of the Illinois Legislature, from
the Southern districts. and ~-a :. - .hn
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
Shade s. Ornamental Trees.

OAduC - OEndU1tnIaL Trees
Consisting Of the Elm, Maple Linden Ailan,bus C.,.,
Laburnum, Curled Leaf and Weeping Willow China Tit
and Locust all of fine growth and large size suNsc
for setting in private Or public grounds
Our stock of Cameas, Roses, and endless yayisv s
Green House ants, are unusually large and fine
Our Camelias have commenced bOssominv in all
their beautiful varieties and coors, and will contpu.
blooming through the winter and spring month";.
GARDEN SEEDS,
We invite the attention of planters and dealers 70 o
very extensive and general assortment Of yEGETApIy
SEED, the crop OF this years growth which pura ana
to vegetate which offer at greatly reduced prs.
We hold out great inducements to parties PURCHASING
Wholesale our stock being very large to dealers ana
plantes wanting large quantities.
We will sell for cash at les price tlan can he MA,
chased in any part Of the State -
Trees Plants and Seeds hacked with thc preoast oar,
to insure them in transporting any lnr Of the Pacific
coast
Caution
We caution all purchasers from buyng Trees from ha
ers and pedars (withOut vouchers from s who preend
to have Trees from GU Nursery But snoud advise all 10
send their orders direct 10 through our authorized
agents, when they will be to get Trees correct TO
their labels. Trees odered from the Nursery will be
dition for planting than Trees long exposed for sale
hauling about the country. er0ons planting out Or.
chards cannot be too careful in luntng NONE but The
BEST VARIETIES Of Fruit Early planting when practicable
is particularly recommended.
CATALOGUES. containing iull descriptions Of stock
and prices sent free TO all applicants All orders mustbe
accompanied with the cash to receive attention
ADDRESS A. II. SMITH,
II 3m No. ~ street, Sacramento.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
MARRIED.

-, In san IrSncisco, Dec 18th, by Rev. R. P. c0t,..
findey, Esq Of Sacramento, to Miss Iottis wr Thos
San Francisco. 'e Young Of
In this city, Dec. 10Th, BY Roy. ]. IT W..
MORsR and MARTHA A. HALL ~ireni Ar. En-,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

Also, California and Foreign Grape Vines with fu .
sortment Of the other kinds of smaller fruits N'' AZ
The above are OF the most vigorous and thrifty Vro,
and wen shaped Trees, ver large size from to is lei
height - ~ wv II
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

...d 1t was found that she cond not continue
much longer. Her eyes were bloodshot. and
almost closed; and it was with the greatest DIFF
fculty that she could place one foot before the
other. At eight o'clock she rallied, and walk.
ed faster, answered the questions addressed
to her, and appeared to be gathering strength
as her time upon the plank grew shorter. Such
exhibitions are slight Improvement on prize
fighting.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

possible conveyance for the mines The Vine
yard considers this news reliable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
C1TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of NC. I'.

C1TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County o. H.,
= vada Township of Nevada Before +. W smith Jus
tce of the Peace. AVN ASH
NJ T. HOGAN. Pl'G vs.. s. D. STATS and pA!Il, ha.
MORE. Dcft's. Whereas the abGve named 1sd.n.
commenced his action against the above nameu :
for the enforcement of Mechanics Lien on the 40, r,n
described premises viz The building known as a,ty Of
House situated on Broad street Nevada clty; -Li,h
Nevada and State Of California, with the lana d o me-
said building stands and convenient space arouN-
same now owned by said David Ashmore' -, r0,s On
Now therefore, all persons holding or cmmlnS snnesr
the said prem ses are hereby notified to be anu t5b
before me at my Office in the city of Nevada on ; nv ,
day of January A n. 1859, then and there TO
proof of their said liens ,ose
DTIe1 Is "a on 'h'' zO'H Jay VI D' +. W SMITH J. p
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ON 41tOAO
Two doors above J. S. Wallis Store.
And are ready to supply purchasers AT the Lowest %
Rates with Billiard Tables of the Latest Patterns &
Cushions Cues Leathers and all articles pertaining"
their calling ,I.
Nh All sorts of repairs neatly executed and ehAS"
Moderate.
Nevada Dec. Goth 1s5s.-12f
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22
Senator Hammo..d ON she stump.

We have read with some interest a speech OF
Senator J. II. Hammond of South Carolina, de-
livered recently at Barnwell, in that State. The
speech was evidently prepared with much care,
and is review Of the various political ques-
tions Of the day. II is entirely free from the
wholesale denunciation and senseless abuse
which characterize the productions Of certain
class Southern politicians, and yet almost every
paragraph stamps the author as On intensely
sectional man. He approves or disapproves of
measures and principles as they may affect the
interests Of the South, not as they may affect
the interests of the whole country. Any meas.
ure that would benefit the South at the expense
of the North, in his opinion would be constitu-
tional and right; while measure that would
benefit the North at the expense of the South,
would be unconstitutional and wrong. He has
no hesitation in saying that the plantation
States should discard any government that
made protective tariff its policy, unless the
policy was designed exclusively to protect the
industrial interests of the South. For instance
if Congress should levy duty for the purpose
of protecting the iron interests Of Pennsylvania,
the South would have just cause to dissolve the
Union but it would be perfectly right and
just for Congress to protect the sugar interests
of Louisiana.
In speaking Of the Lecompton Constitution,
Senator Hammond says:
Through the most disgusting well tragic scenes
of fraud and force the Territory of Kansas at last came
before Congress for admission a State with what is
IecOmDtOn Constitution, embOdYlng slavery
among its provisions. confess my opinion
was that the South herself should kick that Constitution
out Of Congress. But the South thought otherwise"
After thus avowing his sentiments in regard
to Lecompton, he leaves US in the dark as to
bis reasons for voting in favor Of that measure.
We are left to infer however, that he voted
against his own convictions, aud against what
he believed to be just and ri ight, because "the
South thought otherwise" He seems not to
have differed from Douglas in regard to the
original Lecompton policy of the Adminstra-
ton and yet be justfes bis voting for the En-
glish bill, on the ground that Douglas and those
who acted with him voted against it.
A great portion of Senator Hammond's IS
speech is devoted to discussion as to the
course the South should pursue in order to rule
the country but should the North attempt to
rule it would be good cause to dissolve the
Union. In fact, he openly Gays that he should
favor dissolution now, were he not inspired
with the hope that the South can still remain
in the Union and control its action in all great
affairs. He seems to have convinced himself
that everything the South may do will be right.
4 l..
wrong. Senator Seward, judging from his
Rochester speech, has formed an opinion exact
~. reverse There is one error into which
New-York daily tribune., 1858-04-02
Imnsements.


CRYSTAL PALACE.
~ GRAND MILITARY, CIVIC AND FANCY DhESS
CHARITY SOIREE
THURSDAY EVENING, April D,
r,ap Hr,NTER WOODis BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.
SIX HUNDRED If The nost respectable citizens OF New YORK
Br oh M aud co1prises in the Civic and Military
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
fam G.p n H,bart W ard Msor Gen c. ". SandoTo,
Jaues w Gerard, Bng Gen SpIcer
John Van Buren Brig Gen. VIM. Hail.
Hon r r. HN: Brg. Gen g. T. Morris,
Sim, on Baldwin, Brig Gen. Yates,
Hon Isaac " Fowler, bng. Gen John Eweh'
Uon 1 I'm NJ, ,Keu Bis. Gen. Thee. Rrnyon
PETER COOPER, President
G. GoDYsEy GUsTHER, Nice-Prcsdent
G. v Or FOREsT Treasurer
=. Lar PERKINS, Secretary.
w. : TIsDALE.
a. F0sBUR6H,
ELIW P. WINASs, sEAecGtive C0m nttee'
VIZ II. BRowSE,
CNRUs RANssY NJ D. i,
B-The prop of the Sixth and Third Avenue HAN
roads t9rased every fur minutes d1nnS the
ni M OF ,he SoiTse. .
DNnci,s III the GAllriic, positively prohibited
supper be seTVedby Mr. A. PeteeI in his best style.
Pncr h,s s admitting Lady and Gentemsn extra IL
dies pcke o
principal Music BcOt Drug Stores and Hotels
the kaukiug ic" Of Thonp-on Bros No. Was. the
Committee No. 561 Bro sdwny snd az the
pi, ~ipa StoI.z Ia Fuon ~ Brooklyn.
Thee purch~s- kes before ihe 9Th Of April will be sd
nititd a. the 4tfh l. door
Purchasers Of ticket. the Of the Soiree apply for
t. m a, the 9TH as Thus re vii De strictly
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