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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

SHOCKING CASE OF INsANITY.-On Tuesday
March Esd, Officer Nesbitt of Greenwood Valley
Ell Dorado county, brought before Judge John.
son crazy man by the name Of Benz. Gass
who resided at Georgetown. The unfortunate
man in one OF his fits Of madness, had nearly
severed one of his hands from the arm with ar
iron instrument which he had made very sharE
by rubbing on the rocks The Judge sent the
poor fellow to the Stockton Asylum.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

CONGRESSIONAL ELEcrIoNs.-A caucus Of the
Democratic members of the Legislature was
held last Thursday evening. to take into con
sideration the propriety Of changing the tins
of slseting members Of Congress and Clerk Of
the Supreme Court. The CAUCUS adjourned uu-
NI April 6fth, without taking any action.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

INDICTED FOR PERJURY.-The gran, jury OF
San Francisco have indicted John Jones for per-
jury, in swearing before the Board of Equaliza-
tion that his property was not worth $4,000,
which was proved to be worth $4,000, and was
assessed at $4,000; and Joseph Gray for
when it was worth much more, and had been
assessed at $40, 900.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
A DnIIN1srRA AroR,s sALE.-Rr rirtn. of =

oAA4Ess~By virtue OF
IA Order duly made by the Probate Court of Nevada
county upon the 30h day March 1855 Notice is hereby
given that on the 10th day of April 1858 at IL O'Clock
OF that day in front of the Court House door in the City
Nevada viii expose for sale at public auction to high
est and best bidder the following described property
wit That certain house with the ground on which II
stands said house fronting Broad street and running
back to Spring street. and known residence Of the late
" Won Poellnitz deceased, and constituting the real
tate belonging to said estate.
Terms of Sale-one half cash. and half in 90 days
+. II. NICHOLSON, Administrator
Nevada March Goth 1855
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

FATAL MINING AccIDENT.-Two miners, nam
ed Joseph Headley and Joel Doyle, were in
stantly killed, near Scott Flat, Sierra county
on the 10th of March. by tho caving of a bank
Headly was about So years old, and resided
formerly in Indiana. Doyle was from Bangor,
Maine. and was about As years of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 81, 1858.
City Charter.

Some amendments 10 the City Charter have
been drawn up, and petition circulated in thil
place for their adoption, instead Of repeating
ths Charter. The signatures to the petition
represent more than half the property in the
city. By the proposed amendment the Trus-
tees are authorized to levy road tax, the same
a. 10 now collected in other parts Of the county.
The money so collected is to be devoted sxclu-
siveIy to the improvement Of streets, bridges,
&c. The Trustees are also authorized to levy
. property tar not to exceed one half Of one
mar cent. The amount of revenue derived from
this source, added to that which can be collect
cd on licenses, will be amply sufficient to pay ell
the ordinary expenses Of the city government,
provided none Of 1t is used for improving streets
and repairing bridges. Should the police and
incidental expenditures Of the next year not
exceed the amount expended for similar purpo-
sss during the present year. property tax OF
forty cents on the hundred dollars will be suffi-
sient to keep up the town government and pay
the small debt which will be outstanding on the
nrst Of May.
There is considerable difference Of opinion as
to the propriety Of having the Charter repealed,
end If the question was left to vote Of the tax
payers, II is uncsrtsin how they would decide
Il. II the city government is to be continued,
the present Charter, with the amendments pro-
posed, is probably as well adapted to the wants
Of the people as any that can be got up. The
necessity Of some kind Of an organization to
protect the town from Ore Is admitted by all
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

A NUMEROUS PRoGENY.-Dona Josefa Sanchez
de Bernal, aged ninety-seven years. died at San
Jose on the 18th ofMarch. She was among the
first of the white Spanish race that settled In
that portion of California, whore she was mar
ried and raised 3 large family. Her defendants
at this day, says the San Jose Telegraph, num-
ber about tco h,tndred
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

GEN. HASKELL CRAZY AGAIN-The correspon-
dent of the Louisville Courier says that Gen.
VIM. I. Haskell, Of Tennessee, has again become
deranged, and is now confined in the climatic asy-
lum at Hopkinsville. twill be recollected that
Gen. Haskell was recently dismissed from the
asylum at Lexington cured.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

ter of Mr. A. @. Russell, editor of the San Joa-
quin Republican, was nearly poisoned to death
by putting an enameled card in her mouth on
Wednesday evening. Her little brother had
called on some of the neighbors and returned
with visiting card, which he handed to his sis
ter. who moistened it with her lips and swal-
lowed some of the enamel, which is composed
of arsenic and other deleterious substances
Prompt medical assistance preserved the little
0irl's life,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

CHERIFFpS sALE.-By virtue OF a Decree
- and Order of Sale to directed and issued othe
Hon. District Court of the 14th Judicial District in and for
the County of Nevada and State Of California judg
rendered in said Court the 20h day of March, A.
y. 1858, in favor of THOMAS WOODVIILE and against
MOUNT HOPE MINING CO., and JOHN JUDD for the
of thousand four hundred and fftywo dollars and
eighty eight cents together with interest the said
Of 81 452 at the rate of two and half per cent per
month from the rendition of judgment until paid together
with costs of suit taxed at s5SO for the sale OF the fol-
lowing described property to wit All the right title and
interest of the Mount Hope Mining Co. in and to that GER
tain piece parcel and tract of mining ground and quartz
claims situated lying and being the south side Of Mas
saehusetts Hill in the Township of Grass Valley, county
Of Nevada. and which may be particularly known
and described follows that is say commencing atA
Rocky Bar Mining Co.. marked upon their recorded map
thence north 90 east hundred feet stake and
thirteen and half feet further to old stake thence
south So east one hundred feet to stake and sew
entyfye feet further to stump. with stake in It,
thence south forty three degrees east one hundred feet
a stake and eghty-seven feet further to a stump
with old and stake thence south AZ west one
hundred feet to stake and hundred feet further
to stake and nnteen feet further to stump, ana
old and stake thence north 14 west ninety seven
feet to stump and old Rocky Bar stake and new
stake thence north 21e fifty stump ana
stake; And also that certain block Of ground com
mencing at that last point mentioned and being enc0
by the ground owned by the Mount Hope Mining Co.. anu
also that certain other claim piece of ground Of about
hundred feet square, the eastern line the whole
said ground claims mortgaged bounded the non
and east by certain ground supposed to be owned Dy
Nevada County Gold Mining Company on the south H
the ground supposed to be owned the Bans Bar Com
n.y. on the west by that other ground owned by inc
Mount Hope Mining Co.. Also the Engine, Boiler, PumPe
and Machinery situate the above ground for the pu
pose of working the same together with all and sisgus
the privileges and appurenances thereunto belonging
in any wise appertaining .,
Notice is hereby given that will expose to public say
the described property to the highest bidder for c
front of the Court House door in the city of Nevada or
Tuesday the goth day Of April A. 1858, between ~
hours Of 10 O'Clock and O'Clock NJ to satisfy anN
Given under my hand this Soth day of March 1855
2otd y, ". BORING, Sheriff y, =
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

Nsw voLUMEs.-The Placervills Democrat en-
tered upon its dfth volume on the goth inst, and
has been considerably enlarged and improved.
The same day. the Shasta Courier commenced its
sixth volume. The Red Bluff Beacon and Mari
poss Democrat have commenced their second
velames These sterling Democratic papers are
we'll established, and apparsn tly Doing pros
perous business
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
T OR SALE .


THE UNDERSIGNED WISHING TO RE-
turn to the Atlantic States offers for Sale his DIV ENG
HOUSE, BAKERY BEER SALOON together with all the
necessary Out Houses and Furniture situated in the town
of Cherokee, Nevada county.
AS- ANY person with small capital desrous of engag-
ing in business that is paying well at present will please
address in person by letter.
FREDERICK SCHMIDT
March 80 1855 Patterson, Nevada County Cal
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

STEAMER ExPECTED.-The steamer ]. L. Ste
phens, with dates from New York to the 9th
inst, is now over due. The telegraph wires be.
tween here and Sacramento, have been broken
down by the storm, and we shall probably not
learn of the arrival until the news is received
in the Sacramento papers,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

To BE EXECUTED Three Cinnamon, the mur-
derers of NJ " D. GriswOd aud white man,
are to be executed near jackson, Amador CO.,
on the 10th of April. The gallows has been
erected about mile from the town.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

ATLANTIC PArERs.-We are indebted to J. W.
Sullivan, Of the News Depot, San Francisco. for
. supply Of papers from all sections Of the Eas'
tern States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

ADJoURNHNT OF THE LsGIsLATURE.-The Sen
sts has passed resolution to adjourn sine die,
On the 18th Of April. The resolution Is to be
acted on in the Assembly to-day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

DAGuERREoTYPEs.-Those wanting pictures in tn. H.,
est style ofhe art, should call at the Gallery Of M,
Rudolph in the Democrat building Broad street N.-..
Glass Pictures, or Ambrotypes, also made for tbo.s
desire them. "e Whe
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

Coon DIGGNGs.-At Louisburg, about one
mile from this town, several miners have lately
been making very good wages. One man took
out, last week. with rocker, from $40 to SIT
daily. The water for washing was procured
from a well.-Mariposa Democrat
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

~ County Of Nevada, Township of Nevada ss. by Nir
tue of execution to delivered issued from the Court
Of j. NJ. Clark Esq. acting Justice of the Peace IN ana
for the county aforesaid bearing date Feb 9TH A. D. 1902
day of September A. 1857 in favor of L. COOK and against
CHANCEY FORD, for the of SIG 10 debt interest,
damages and costs of suit. have taken in execution,
and will sell to the highest bidder for cash the following
escibed property to wit house and lot situated on
Cayoe or Washington St the east side of said street.
known the house and lot of c. Ford Nevada City on
MONDAY the 22d day of March D. 1858 front OF the
Court House door in the City of Nevada between the hours
OF O'Clock A NJ and O'Clock of said day. the same
having been attached by debt and costs of suit
Taken as the property of Chancey Ford to satisfy the
above demands and accruing costs
Nevada City February goth 1855.
21-3w U. s. GREGORY, Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

GARDEN SEEDS Those desiring fresh Garden Seed,
hereby notified to purchase them spence's DRUG
No. 81 Commercial street. Nevada where large 49,.
ment can be found.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

The SOUTHERN VNEYARD.-This is the title OF
new paper just established at Los Angeles by
J. j. Warner. 1t eschews politics and promises
to devote itself to the furtherance of the par
ticnlar interests of Los Angeles county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
MARRIED..

At Rough Ready, March 2sd, Mr.. srErHEs cowr I,
to Mrs. Rose SMITH. 49, IT,
At Dutch Flat Placer county March 22d, by the P.-
J. s. McColum, d. G. TuRNEY, NJ D., to OLIVE p d.uvh
ter of C. A. Tweed. usn
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
TREASURER'S NOTiCFI

DANKER$, GOLD DUST BUYERS AND PACK pm ,Ds
ID must procure their Licenses or before the Isth
of April next their will be handed in To the re-
trict Attorney for prosecution.
T. W. s1GoURNEY, Treasurer
Nevada March 30th 1858.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

MEXICAN DoLIARs.-Eghty thousand Mexican
dollars were sold in San Francisco one day last
week at . premium Of twelve cents each
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

"Paddy Shields" is the courteous title which
the R chmond South gives Gen. Shields, one OF
the Senators from Minnesota, because he sides
with Douglas.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
C,TATE OF CALIFORNIA. county Of Nsra

- da, In Probate Court In the matter of the
of WIN THOMPSON. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF FREDERICK HUG
GINS Admnistra in the said estate praying an
der of sale of the property therein described and appear
ing to this Court that there is not sufficient money in the
hands of said Administrator to pay the debts
against the deceased and the expenses OF amnstra
and that it is necessary to sell the whole portion
of the property OF said deceased for the payment Of such
debts 1t is ordered that all persons interested in the
said estate appear before this Court at the Court
thereof in the said City and County Of Nevada SATUR
DAY the 18th day OF April 1855 TO show cause they
have why order should not be granted to said admins
traitor to sell much Of the property 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 three weeks in the Ne
vada Democrat newspaper published in County aforesaid
TitIS H. CASWELL,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

CASE IN TIE TREAsURY.-The Governor and
Secretary Of State counted the cash in the State
Treasury, last Friday, and found therein $347,-
COS 10.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

ExCHANGEs.-Geo. Welch, Of the Alta Ex-
press, and John Pattison, of Lsngtoa x Cos.
Express. have our thanks for exchange papers
furnished during the past week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
PERSONS ARE HEREBY

NTOTICE.-ALL PERSONS ARE HEREBY
1N cautioned against negotiating certain promsory
Note drawn by the Shady Greek Water Company payable
to E SMITH, bearer, for order dated about the
Sd day Of May 1857, and conditioned for the payment Of
hundred and seventy three dollars and nnetyseen
cents six months after date. The said note has either
been lost or destroyed.
French Corral March 27th 1855.
26-3w# Z. SMITH
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

State of California County Of Nevada, Rufus Shoe
maker County Clerk of said County and exocio Clerk Of
the Probate Court thereof certify the foregoing be
true copy the original order file and of record in
Office.
Witness my hand and the seal of said Probate Court
this 26th day of March a. d. 1855.
Attest: RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk.
Ry I s IAMuERT Daputv 26 3w
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

LATER FROM THE SOUTHERN CoAsT.-The steam.
er Senator arrived at the Bay last Friday, from
San Pedro, bringing later dates from the south
ern coast.
The Los Angeles Star has an account of an
atrocious murder committed at San Bernardino
upon a young and favorite Indian, by man
named Heath. 1t appears that difficulty had
occurred between the two during the day, and
that Heath. watching his opportunity, approach
ed the Indian, whilst asleep by the side of his
wife, and shot him through the breast. The
unfortunate man died instantly. Heath at
tempted to escape; but was arrested, and will
be made to answer for his crime.
The detachment of troops that left San Pedro
on the 9th ult., for Fort Yuma, arrived at that
post on the 9th, having had pleasant time
all the way through. The Star says the road
was found to be an excellent ene and is be-
lieved by the officers of the army to be super or
to the route Uia San Diego. Grass, water aud
wood are to be found in abundance all along
the route. until its intersection with the San
Diego road; the worst road occurring after
passing that point. The command did not suf-
fer in the least for the want of either
grass for the animals, or water and fuel
for themselves. The officers are of the opinion
that this is by far the most desirable roRte by
land from San Francisco to Fort Yuma.
The Star has a letter from Salt Lake City,
dated Jan. 80, from which we take the follow
ing :-'Clothing or groceries of any kind are
not to be obtained here, as no goods have come
in this fall The soldiers are encamped at Fort
Bridger. There is plenty of goods there, but
all our merchants have deeamped, and we do
not wish to have any more Gentiles about us,
though we need their gotds. Home manufac-
ture is gone into frem necessity, and In time
we shall have supply from this source, which
would have been better for all If it had been
commenced sooner.o
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
p,.o.nec, or,he AdmlsslOn of Kansas.

Washington letter writers are in the habit oi
making confident predictions as to the fate Of
the Lecompton Constitution. Some assert pos
itively that Kansas will be admitted at the pres
ent session, while oshers equally well informed
are confident that the measure will be deIeateo
in the House. As the statements are directly
conflicting, no reliance can be placed in any OF
them. The Washington correspondent OF the
s. f. Herald whose letter is dated Feb. I9th
says that the administration majority on this
question is estimated at from two to six /; and
that several Democrats who voted for Mr.. Har.
ris' resolution. will vote to admit Kansas. in ae
cerdance with the Presidents recommendation
Other correspondents, however, say that every
member of the House who voted for the special
committee, will vote against the admission Of
Kansas, unless the Constitution is first submit
ted to a vote of the people. The Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press, whose
letter is dated Feb. 18th. says:
Whatever ground there was few days since
for the Lecomptonites to believe that they could
pass through the House the contrivance which
they support, it has now slipped away from
tnem, Tor at LhlS moment IL ls ODVlous 10 tue
most careless observer of transpiring events
that LecOmpton must soon meet blow more
terrible than that. only one week ago, in the
resolution which ordered inquiry into it's wick
edness and oppression. Men from the South
and from the far Southern States, will vete
against it. They admit and learn that they
have hesitated too long. but that their decision
and their votes will make up in what they may
have before failed to do. With strength gained
by those who support the great principle Of the
Kansas-Nebraska act, not only in the North,
but in the South. since the test on Harris's res
olution, and the promising signs for the future,
it is not all extravagant surmse that ere anoth-
er week rolls by, the votes against Lecompton
will reach two thirds of the members of the
House. The Lecomptonites cannot disguise
this fact they published it by postponement
of their caucus which was to have met last
night, and by the adjournment Of the investiga-
tion committee. All idea Of rushing things
through with high hand is reluctantly given
up for want of power to effect their purpose
and it may be that the endeavor hereafter will
be to save the Constitution from sudden and
deserved annhilation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

The above sale is postponed until THURSDAY April Isl
A. 1858, by order Of plaintiffs attorney.
T. S. GREGORY Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

Departure from ALE o Street Wharf
THE MAGNIFICENT STEAMSHIP
JOHN L. STEPHENS.
viii leave Vallejo street Wharf for Panama With U g.
Mails, Passengers, and Treasure.
Monday, April 5th, at 8 o'clock a. m,
FJnCtua11y
R- Passengers by the P. M s. Co.'S Line are landed on
their arrivals at Panama upon the wharf at the railroad
terminus by the Companys steam ferry boat, and pro.
ceed Immediately by
Railroad Across the Isthmus.
To Aspnwa where the steamers OF the U. S. Mail s. S.
Co. always in readiness to convey them to New York
NcS Orleans
Passengers for New Orleans proceed by direct steamer
from Aspinwal
Through tickets furnished including the transit Of
the Isthmus.
Passengers notified that all tickets for the steamers
of the u s. Mail s. S. Co. must be presented TO their agent
at Aspinwal for registry and exchange as they vii mot
otherwise be available.
A Treasure for shipment will be received on board the
steamer until IL O'Clock midnight. Monday April 4th.
No merchandise freight will be received on board AZ
ter F. M the Sd. and written order must be pro
cured at the Companys Office for its shipment.
For Freight or passage apply to
FORBES BABCOCK, Agents
Cor. Sacramento and Leidesdorf ats
choice Of berths the Atlantic secured
by the early purchase of tickets in San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. /. Lammon, Is our authorized agent for this
city He will deliver the DEMOCRAT to subserbers and Il
authorized to receive subscriptions advertisements &C.,
and collect and receipt for the same
Octavfan HoOgs is our Agent for San Francisco.
he s authorised to receive advertisements and collect and
receipt for the same
Geo. III. L0vegrove is authorised Agent for
Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the
aame
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
ANOTHER CHANCE FOR THE
FARNGEF'9 9oN.,&
KEYSTONE MARKET.

Main Street, near the Bridge, Nevada,
A RICH. McALISTER, has arrived and onsD.a :.
IA his well known and favore old stand above desj0n,,
ed Where the community at large and the REST 0p
MANKIND will at all times find bountful supply Of The
very best of
BEEF, PORK. AND MUTTON.
THE MARKET will be regularly supplied with ali kind.
of Game, Fish, &c, in the season
Also, VEGETABLES OF every kind.
ARCH. returns his most sincere thanks to his old b.
for past avors and hopes for the future by keepg
the BEST MARKET IN TOWN, to again receive liberal
share of their paronage
SO Line TO Shasta dscOrltinued-the best Of JoTs only
employed
TERMS CASH -And every article at the lowest sg
ure it can be sold in this market
ARCH. McALISTER
Keystone Market, Main street bridge
Nevada March Both lS5s.-26-tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

FOR NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS DIRECT
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31
Pacific Mail Steamship Companys Line,
FOR PANAMA

Connecting via PANAMA RAILROAD,
7ith the Steamers ofthe y. S. Mail Steamship Com
pdny, at Aspin,caH.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-31

parture from vallejo Street Wharf
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1858-06-14

n.
Je6ery's Double-Aefing Suction and Fsrc< -,
tcith India Rubber Bal YaIpes.


Jefsy's Doubie-Aefing Suction and Fsrc< r.
trith India Rubber Bal YaIpes.
Suitable for and Cotton Plantations Drniniar u
tons, Dry Docks, ships, Ocean River sierziu.a
Dwellings. etc.. ETC., etc.
The subscriber having been appointed Agent H
for the sale OF Jenerys Improved Double Acting f u
India Rubber Ball Valves Is prepared szz1
9Th, 1855, the FIRST PREMIUM e. s-
York State Fair, held At Emirs IN that year IA
ducinR this Pump TO this community the undera
confidence that his efforts TO bring into general
seconded BY all who itt operation and construction
The perfect adaptation Of solid Balls Of India
Pump Valves viii al be apparent TO every thinki
Their and their yielding
certainty OF operation and perfection Of action whk
attained by the of any other Valves The si11s
ngement facility it'll which the parts
replaced, compact foIn renders this the
and desirable Pump Every Planter, ship &szazE
Captain should possess one or more Of these valuable Fx
apart from their general purposes, they In ~
| transformed into an efficient Fire Engine. T11--
Sire No 2psssesses capacity Of forcing % gaauz Fu
Size No spossssse. capacity Of forcing 20 saunzp-
| ME-. Price S35.
Size No. possesses capacity Of forcing 70 gass r.r
ute, Price $50. $50
Ava larger sizes suitable Dry Docks or heavr rsnazo
up capacity Of 500 gallons minute ears
construction and may soon be expected Nos .1
mrably adapted to Sugar Houses forcing z
lasses and the ordinary which Pump
piled while for redeeming swampy Lands the Ne s<a
pensahle
The subscriber feels convinced that when these P..
they viii speak for themselves so>rr * -
| they will go into general
Samples Size No be seen In operation a q q -
Cor, No % Camp rset; Price couoas No. i ssrsss
street. the Office Of the underssned pezz IN =
yted 10 call and examine before purchasnc
| ANDERSON D. DIETER. &szzI>
ma ~ 50 Grssier a1sz1.