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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

MURDERs.-The Amador Ledger learns that
a Chinaman, supposed to be insane, attacked
one of his countrymeu on Horse Creek, a short
distance from Drytown, Thursday msrning,
with large knife, and after having killed him.
literally chopped bis victim to pieces. He then
attacked an Indian who was also killed. The
murderer has made his escape
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

AMADoR.-The delegates from what the Ledger
calls the true Democratic Convention Of Anna.
dor county. aud which probably is, are exactly
divided on the LecOmpton question. The
Americans Of Amsdor have had convention,
and nominated candidates for Office.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

AcoUrrTED.-A party Of miners, who had been
arrested for running large party Of Cinnamon
or the bar on the Sacramento, at the mouth Of
Middle creek. were tried before . jury for the
o6ense and acquitted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
To the Voters OF tho 3rd Supervisor District
Of the County OF Nevada.

Gentlemen Having been nominated as a
candidate for Supervisor in the third District,
by the Popular Sovereignty Democracy of said
District, assembled at Nevada on the 10th of
July, hereby withdraw my name as a cand-
date, and intend to support Thomas Fitzsim-
mons OF Bridgeport, for the ofice. My reasons
for SO doing will hereafter explain.
ANDREW HARTMAN.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

Rich QUARTZ LEAD.-The Shasta Courier says
that Jos. Bradley discovered recently n very
rich quartz lead, at Bull Frog Gulch, about q
mile aud half from Shasta. From five pounds
of the quartz he obtained ounces and $6-or
upwards of SIS TO the pound of quartz.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

TEE LIME POINT SwNDLE.-The Washington
Union, which may bo considered as good au.
thority, says that the general government has
determined not to pay 100000 for site to
build fort at Lime Point Since the govern
msnt has come to this determination, 1t is quite
likely the owner will sell the land at something
near its real value.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

Rich QUARrz.-Thres thousand dollars In dust
was taken frsm the quartz lead Of Mr.. Chandler
Of Chandlerville, in Yuba county, one day last
week. The quartz was simply pounded with
Destle and washed out.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
IEvADA, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4, 1858.
REMOVAL.

The oniee of the NEVADA DEMocKAr has been
removed into the nre.proof brick building, cor
ner Of Broad and Pine streets, over Hamlin's
book store
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

A PURE DEMoCRAT--IN HORNE. j. c. Kew
en-, the lifelong enemy of the De mocratc par
ty, heads the Lecompton delegation to the State
Convention from Los Angeles county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
A Hundred Years Ago.

Store, handed US yesterday, paper which we
take to be fac nmile of the Newport (K. ~
Mercury, printed December 10th 1853, by James
Franklin, brother of DR.. Benjamin Franklin.
It is about the size of q sheet of foolscap the
paper is OF q stout coarse quality, aud OF din
gy appearance. The following is as near the
heading of the paper as we can represent in
modern type:
THE NUMB 81.
NEWPORT MERCURY,
OR, THE
Weekly Advertiser;
Win The freshest ADvIcEs, FOEnGN and Domestic.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

Hon. WV. T. BARBOUR, the present incumbent,
10 announsed as IN independent candidate for
Judge Of the 10th Judicial District. There are
new some Ave or six candidates before the vo-
tevs OF that district for the enhce OF Judge.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

JsRr SENAroR.-Wm. Il. Parks WAS nomina-
Ted BY the joint convention Of Sutter and Yuba
for State Senator from those counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Post ONCE at Nevada City,
Cal, August lst, 1858.
Published officially in the NEVADA DEMOCRAT, hAving
the largest circulation in the County.
LADIES' LIST.
Hayward Harriet Newbury Mrs Sophia
Harrison Mrs G Neal Mrs Frances
Leahon Miss Hannah Williams Mira Atha
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

OREGoN.-The Legislature Of s0cegou con-
tinsed in session just Ave days, during which
time they elected Gen. Joe Lane and Delazon
Smith As United States Senators, and passed
ave hilla
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

Bit by SNAKE.-Wm. Taft, q citizen of
Shasta, was lately bitten on the hand by large
rattlesnake. He is recovering.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
wANTED.-of nos. II, RI

ANS, who went to California from Lewis County Mo.
in 1880 any information in regard to him would be thank
fully received by his wife and friends.
Address L. c. Bevans Canton, Lewis County No.
RJ- California papers please copy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
HOUSE & LOT FOR SALE.

VIE HOUSE AND LUE SITUATED AT
forks East and West Broad Street.-The House is %
by A feet two stories high, with good Cellar. For par
tcuars, apply TO J. NJ HIYSON
Nevada MAY 2th 1s5s.-34-tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04
MARRIED.

In this city, July goth, by John Anderson Esq, Mr..
IIENRY PEARSON and Miss IHzrE CRANE. all of Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-08-04

G.F. DEETKEN, SURVEYOR
SURVEYS OF MINING CLAIMS, TUNNELS,
bitches, &c, carefully attended to.
Mathematical Drawings Of every description, made with
neatness aud despatch
OFFlCE-Mdin Street back Of Birdseye's Banking Hotr.
NeNnda. JulY 3D. lhbA.=AO.lm
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

COMMISSIONERS SALE or LAND AND
~ uFsuant to a decree of the Circuit
Court o. Augusta County, rendered at is June
term, 1858, shall proceed, on the PREMISES. ON
sTharsday, the 1911 doy IF August next. To sell to
The highest bidder, the MERCHANT MILL .nJ
LAND purchased by +. q. Brewer of lanes t,nch-
ran, Com'r, known as the ''Churchyie Mill. !,
This Mill is in good repair and re,utc. adyanta
geously located in the midst Of large and dansoIv
populated wheat growing community, accessible.
from all points, without competition, and must. of
necessity, il properly conducted do very large
business. .9'hare is also good SAW MILL.
the tract OF land contains $685. Acres. is in y
hlgl state OF cnlt,yation, has on IL good BRICK
DWELLING ROUSE, Mier's House and all ne
ces.ary out-houses and other improvements.
IA thss property will be sold peremptnrily, and ~
1t Is rare that property with such advantages is in
market, persons wishing to purchase would do vel
to examine it and attend The sale. TIE growing
crop will be sold either with the and or separat:
as may be deemed best
MIR Beard, the Mitier viii show the propcrt; to
any one DESTROYS ofseeing it.
Should any one wish to purchase the entire tract
as originally Owned by James A. Cochran. decd.
am authorized osay that the balance can be had
upon reasonable terms
|. TERMS $50 much in hand az will pay costs ot
saIe-one-f0urth in four months. for which nego-
table note, well endorsed. will be taken; til. bal
ance IN three equal annual payments. the pu ca.-
err giving bond with approved security, and title
retained as ultimate security.
My address is Churchviilo. Augusta county
JAMES wilson Com'r.
July II. 1858.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

Depression Of Trade IN England: The
quarterly returns Of the Registrar General
Of England afford unmistakeable evidence OF
the depression of trade during the last win
ter. In the quarter that ended on the 3lst
Of March, go, 068 persons were married, be-
ing 600 fewer than the number who mar
ried in each Of the winter quarters of the
two previous years The Inhabitants of the
manufacturing districts were under the great
est depression, and the number Of marriages
in Cheshire and Lancashire fell from 5, n /
to 4,790, more than 1000; but all the parts
Of England and Wales are so intimately as
ISOLATED in evil as well as in good fortune
that in every division the marriages declin-
ed. In the spring quarter which ended on The
Seth Of June, 1863, ITO births and 1O7, 1913
deaths were registered Thus the natural
increase Of the population of England and
Wales was 81 ,977 in 81 days, or 6S1 daily
40, 3Sl persons emigratcd during. the quar-.
ter
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

fmpostdn, Discotvry.-We afc Informed
that new species Of inaammablc minera
termed illuminating clay" has been dis
by Mr. Frederick II: Southworth. Nj
Southwotth is an American resident of Rio
Janerio. He. has tested the properties Of
this clay and applied the same to the max
ing Of gas. He reports that it gives cubic
feet Of gas to the pound, while coal gives
but 81 cubic feet to the pound. The article
IS Of the color Of clay, and otherwise looks
like coal in it's pure state; it will burn like
wax when held ID the flame Of match. 1t
is said to be found in large deposits on the
banks Of navigable rivers in Brazil, and the
discovefer anticipates that it will be used by
all gas companies in Brazil, and become On
article Of expectation. The Brazilian Gov
eminent have taken the matter under con-
.sideratioh. Mr.. Southworth has applied
for a patent for the privilege Of making gas
from this material in Brasil, and it is
thought he will obtain it.-N 7, Com.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

John Letcher and the Tirgi,aia Democ-
racy.-A sejourn of two weeks at the prin-
cipal places Of resort in the mountains OF Vir-
GINA, enabled us to ascertain the drift ofpop-
ular sentiment in regard to the Governor
ship, by personal Communication with leading
men from various portions Of the State. =
The result Of our inquiries is an absolute
conviction that John Letcher is the favor
lite Of four-ffths Of the Democracy. If his
friends exhibit adequate vigilance, no sort Of
intrigue or combination can defeat his nomi-
nation. But they should not abandon them
selves to the apathy Of excessive confidence.
la the absence Of all effort among his sup
porters, he may lose the nomination despite
oflhis immense popularity. We are happy to
encourage them by assurances Of his pre-
ponderanee over all other aspirants both in
the Northwest and the Southwest The
Democracy Of these sections admire the lofty
indepe ndence of his character and appreci-
ate the fidelity Of his service to the party; and
what is more to the purpose, they intend to
compliment him with the most satisfactory
attestations of their confidence and regard.
South.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
CHICAGO.

Our friend, Doct. Jno. D. M. Carr, Of
Chicago is still in town, and requests us to
say he will remain few days longer. His
sales, so far, have been quite large, and he
believes that all persons Of specializing dis
position will profit by his longer delay.
he may still be found at the National
Hotel and challenges any examination into
his mode Of doing business; and he takes
pleasure in returning thanks to those who
by words and actions have done him SER
vice. He has few more Of the "Long
time lands" on hand and solicits attention to
their cheapness.
He is prepared to substantiate all that he
says and he believes that investments made
about the great city Of Chicago will pay
handsomely. If desired he can furnish any
reference, as TO himself or his property.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
-
TRUST SALE
OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

RY. virtue Of deed of trust executed to me y =
- !oht IL; blson, August 2l.t 1873 and OH ri !
cord in the Clerk's Office of tho Up,tiue. Cont -
staunton, will seii At public auction. in front u
&c Cn"rt Hcdse, or the fonrth Monday OF Sen
."moar. {oeing Court day,) the following troner-
ty, via (:
Eedstead and Bedding, > Beasse,.is. i Ia. If
Bedding, Washstands, Il rii;ng Tables. a.,is
Chairs odd Chairs Writing b .sk and BOOK.
case, fine Mahogany, Blrcau, | Sarr. y arI.nb.
! Dining TaE'e, sire Table. sofa, Lonmq,..
ftoeo aud apparatrs. ; fine STOVES. one hor,i
Spring Wagon and Harness. Saddle aud Bride.
together with a number of Household convent meg.
TiEMS.-Cp.n ali sums Of S. and upwards u
givihg aatislNdt"ri!y endorsed H,rati1tl. notes.
with interest addict from date cflmrclias.. suns
less then IS cash will be rcqore,l
-. +; fNNhnouSER, Trustee.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
STOKE & RlVHS,
WHOLESALE GROGERS,
CORNER 18TH AND CARY SraHErs,
RICHMOND, VA,

RICHMOND, VA,
nFFER for sale
~ llhds. ?. Rico and Mus. Sugar.
300 Pkg's Loaf, Crushed Powd and Coffee dc. !;
80 Bags Government Java Cot}eei
20 Bales Mocha Ditto,
500 Bags Rio and lag. de-;
Is Kegs Sup Carb. Soda
500 g White Lead and Zink;
1900 Sides Sole Leather;
1000 Kegs Old Dominion Nails;
1900 Boxes Sperm Adamantine 4 Iallow Candles :;
$50 Dozen Buckets:
so Dozen BRASS Bound Fails and Cans
1900 Reams Wrapping Paper;
400 ROxes French Glass all sizes
so Bbls Sperm and Tanrets Oil, all grades
so Bags Pepper;
80 Bags Allspice
90 Kegs Horse and Mile Shoes;
Tors American Blister Steel
so Bbls Cider Vinegar;
100 Chests Teas from common to the best
so Bbls Mackere !; --E .n
$50 Bills Herring
Is HEds Bacon Sides and Shoulders
100 Boxes Asserted Canay;
500 Bags Shot;
200o Lbs Lead
100 Kegs Sporting Powder;
200 Kegs Blasting do.
100 Cases Mass and Stick Liquorice,
100 Dozen Meal Sleeves
with great variety of other articles. usually founc
in Grocery Store, which offer TO the trade or
the most favorable terms.
Richmond, Aug. 70, lG5s.-am.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
French opinion II cuban Municipality.

The Paris Pays states That it is anxious
ITO correct an errof 100 generally entertain
ed in Europe, to the, effect that Cuba, if
abandtned to her ownfesSurrces and to those
Of the mother country, would infalIibly sue
cumb to the efforts Of the United States. :"
1t says: ''Cuba is divided into three
departments, which are. organized in a
very Vigorous manner.fhc garrison gen
orally consists of regiments of the line, 6
light infantry. 4 rife companies, . batteries
of horse artillery, 4 batteries Of foot artillery,
3 regiments of cavalry, and several special
corps-the force forming total of $4,000
men. TO this army must be added 10000
men despatched by the mother country, and
composed Of the best regiments Of the Span
ish army. Now the standing army of the
United States is not more than 5000 strong,
and in spite Of the immense activity of the
nation, it would require a very powerful
effortto raise an invading force often to twelve
thousand men. Cuba is, consequently, able
to defend herself from an aggression. More
over, Spain has military organization
which wotld peraas. her to dispatch neces-
sary reinforcements to her colony. The
Spanish war navy is superior to that of the
United States. ia entmerxting these facts,
we have no wish to establish any compare
son between two nations which arc our fri
ends and Allies, We merely desired to show
that Ctb. is in strategical sense capable
of defeating any American invasion, were
the Latter to be attempted at any time"
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

If one do.ifes to getsa most unfavosAble
view aflhe members Of the House of Com
mons, and become impressed with the idea
that they are most mediocre nay, below
mediocre, set Of men in their personal APP
pearance. he has only to sit awhile in the
strangers or speakers gallery, and have no
opportunity Of correcting his impressions by
closer observation. Seen thence, Lord Pal
merston has the look Of a vulgar, unintel-
Ilectual, frowzy sort Of an individual with
vanity enough to dye his whiskers after he
had become old enough to give it up
Cornwall Lewis, with Ibis sharp visage and
long nose, looks fit for william in an opera
or playa veritable cut-throat. Kean
would make his fortune by giving him the
second cut throat business to do Lord
John looks emily ft for postillion The
others on his side Of the House look like
very good sort Of respectable ninnies and
meoiocrites, with here and thefe~a dandifed
Young iord9ing scattered in to flavor the
dish. Bright [ have rot seen. On the
other side Sit Gladstone, a very common
place sort IF a gentleman as seen from the
gallery Vtho1gh he improved on closer IN
spection next day in the British Meseam, J
Sir James Graham. who seemed therce q
very respectable farmer IKE parsonage,
Lord Stanley who has almost an insignia
cant look, inheriting his fathers shozs
perked up nose, with ether features OF a
somewhat diminutive and unimptessive
scale; Bulwer 1Aytton 50 closely resembfed
his portraits that I recognized him immedi-
|ately. through in the dim, distant light he
looked a rumple second hand edition Ct Aira-
self; Sir Sohn Pakington is 4 rather dana
Idifed little gentleman, and Mr.. Walpole
does not strike the beholder as remarka-
bic man. D'Israeh, alone, out of the
whole House, lccmed OFT Of the mist as q
man ct to lead Ills head IL study. There
\ is Something wonderful in i, All the fines
OF his face are hardly and deeply drawn, al
If the face had been exercised Ike the thews
of an athletic leg or back. The brain is
lmassed up in front like a tower. and ,ohs
feels as he sits there, inapassive and seeming
scarcely to heed what is going on, .as. if one
gated on lion or tiger in repose, who
could use teeth or claws terribly if occasion
came. You would scarcely pronounce hi'
face that Of good man--for it is sinister
and forbidding withal-bu there y On 4
the clear stamp Of intellect, and Of strong
will to put that intellect to use.-fsosdon
Correspondent Of Aontreqs Gazetts.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

E manners are Of more Importance
than laws. Upon them in great measure
the laws depend. The law touches US but
here and there, now and then manners are
what vex or soothe, corrupt or purify, exalt
or debase, barbarize or refine us By con-
slant, steady, uniform, insensible operation,
like shat Of the air we breathe in. They
give to oar lives their whole form and color.
Recording to their quality, they aid morals,
they supply them, or they totally destroy
them, Burke.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

Report has it that overtures have been
made by some Of Letcher's friends to Gov
ernor Wise, offering to declare him for the
Presidency in case he would favor the pre-
tensions of that gentleman for the Governor
ship. It is said that the Governor repudi-
ated all offers Of compromise. The war be-
tween the factions will therefore continue
to the end"
The above choice piece Of information, ,
which was catered to the New York Times,
by correspondents of that paper writing
from Stanton, like all the other me1cs
about, the politics Of Virginia with which, it
has become fashionable for the northern pa
pers to astonish the people Of this state, we
believe to be utterly false. We are not
surprised at the statement, as il is the bust
ness Of these letter writer's to concoct sensa-
ton stories, and it matters little to them, how
untrue they may be so that they are sufi-
GENTLY marvellous, but we are surprised at
their being taken up and pretended to be
believed by tile opposition press Of this State,
and paraded before the people to the detri-
ment Of a gentleman of Mr.. Letcher's high
standing. But this wire working cannot
succeed, and this combination between the
opposition of this state and the Black Re-
publicans to defeat the nomination. of John
Letcher, will only the more endear him to
the people Of Virginia and make them the
more DESTROYS to elevate him to the post
| which he would fill so well. -..sf..-
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

HAVING pat tip shop for the purpose of car
IL rying ON the BOOKBlNDING BUSINESS on
my own acedrnt p all IT'S branches, respectfully
ask my friends and tie ptSiic in general (particu
iariy my oid Customers dtrng my stay at the Dea I
years) to Continue their patronage, and promise
Satisfaction both irprfcc and Workmanship. | will
ESQ be prepared to make al kinds OF instrument
Cases. Jewelry Boxes, and Fancy work Boxes of
every description and greatest durability. RiLde-
ry nearly opposite The Baptist Church,
GR. ERUFER.
August as, 1855 SIN.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

Red Cotton.--There is growing in the
vicinity Of Richmond, Va a field Of cotton
Of new variety, which is Of delicate
crimson color. This is said to be a pecu1i-
arity in the plant, and not the effect Of dis
ease or any circumstance Of culture Both
the stalk and the leaf are Of this. color and
the plant seems 10 Be as thrifty az other
cotton.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
Ng The travel from the gprinps for !

EE The travel from the springs for the
last week has been enormous. All the
Hotels Of this place have been crowded to
overlooking every night, and the passen-
gers seeming to anticipate the press,
Immediately after alighting from the cars
take Straight shoot for Tie Hoe els without
waiting for the omnibus, so as to register
first, thus securing good room. In spite
of the "crisis," the failure Of the crops and
every other adverse circumstance, there
have been more visitors to the mountains
this summer than ever before.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28
London Quarterly.-We have receive

London Quarterly.-We have received
the July No. Of this interesting periodical.
The following is the list of contents: Admiral
Blake; History of Civilization in England
Iron Bridges; Life Of Wyclife Prof.
Blunt and his works Shipwrecks Brit
ish Museum; British India Republished
by Leonard Scott & CO.,, 70 Fulton ST. N.
Y, at the following rates Blackwood and
any one Of the Reviews, So; The four Re-
views and Blackwood, $40.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

q Itseems to besthe aim and object Of the
Black Republicans and Know Nothings to
TO drag this once dangerous, but now obso-
lete question before people long since dis
gusted and wearied out with the very name
Of Kansas. The opposition delight them
selves With picturing The terrible evils which
must follow the violation Of the English
compact, and from this, these cogent reason
ers conclude that that measure in itself is
evil pernicious, and swindle-they paint
to as the horror Of our feelings should the
horse thief, break through our stables and
| 'iinveigh with frey eloquence against The on
~ barrier which protects us from the rogue;
we consider this the most foolish and puer-
lie Of the many ampotent assaults Of the op-
position on an administration with which
none bat the most captious can find fault
We freely confess that we were net entire
ly satisfied with the English compromise at
first; we would rather have seen. the Lee
compton conititation accepted without quail
iicatic4, bnt that being defeated by Goa.
lition between the Southern Know Nothinss
aad Northern Black Republicans coali-
ton as singlar and unholy as that which
John Randolph commented upon and there
being no other alternativ e but the Infamous
Crittenden bill, we gave our hearty support
to the conpsct which has given eaietto the
country in the past and promises if kept
inviolatc-undisturbe ed peace in the future.
This is compact between the North and
the South. in which each promised conces-
son, for the sake Of peace; the South has full
filled her part Of the compact, and We have
q right to exscttfrcm the North compliance
with her part-one party has performed his
[part Of the contract, and all law will 3justi-
/ fy us ia compelling the other to comply
| with his. And this can be done without
Etrouble and without disturbing the peace Of
the country, if the Democracy are only true
to themselves and to their principles; the
power which created can protect. fas4.
Staunton vindicator and general advertiser. (Staunton, Augusta County, Va.) 1858-1860, 1858-08-28

e Mr.. D. s. Edwards will give an 1--we
ming with the Poets,' - tomorrow Saturday
evening, August 28th,) at the Town HALL.
We have no doubt that Mr.. Edwards En-
tertainment will please and instruct all who
attend. Admission Is cents. gg