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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20
A Sensation at Washington.

A dispatch from Washington city states that
a great sensation was created about the 18th
nit. among the court-fies that hang around the
Federal Capital The cause of this sensation
was report that letter had been received
from friend Of Douglas, at st. Louis predict
ing his defeat. Great was the joy depicted up
on the countenances of the pap-eaters, as the
report few over the city, and Travelled from
mouth to mouth, until it finally reached the
ears of The august parsonage who dispenses the
public plunder History records, that among
the Eastern nations, the courtier who was so
lucky as to first bring the King pleasing intelli-
genec, Immediately received reward commen-
surate with the pleasure which the intelligence
afforded his master. The telegraph has not yet
recorded the reward bestowed upon the para
site, who first whispered in the Presidents ear,
the news of Douglas probable defeat but
doubtless in due time the announcement will be
made. Nothing less than perpetual clerkship
in the lubber bureau would adequately compen-
safe so commendable an act TO the powers that
be.
Happily, however, we have better sources Of
information in regard to the probable result OF
the contest in Illinois, than that waited to us
from among the kid-gloved loungers Of Penn
sylvania Avenue. The enthusiastic reception
of Douglas at every point he has visited, the
immense crowds that attend bis meetings, and
bis triumphal progress through the State, indi-
cate in unmistakeabe terms that the sturdy De-
mocracy of the Sucker State, will not desert the
great statesman of the West.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

THE MAINE ELEcTIoN--The New York Nsps.
of Sept. goth. says that the election of Colonel
Johnson in the Third Congressional District of
Maine is still insisted upon by the Democratic
press of the State, Notwithstanding the tele-
graph gives it to French Republican, by thirty
five to fifty majority. The same telegraph re-
port elects Morrill,, Republican, Governor by
IL, 900 or 10000 majority, when his majority.
says the Age, will not be over 5000 The democ-
racy of Maine have made noble fight in this
contest Another year will give to them the
victory.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

PRESSED INTO MILITARY SERvGCE.-The San
Jose Telegraph is Informed that advces have
been received there by late mail, that Mr..
Il. Fisher and Mr.. N. Morris both well known
merchants of San Jose, who not long ago made
a visit to Prussia, their native country, were
arrested on their arrival for an evasion of the
mil tary law of that country, and compelled TO
enter the military service. These gentlemen
were, it is believed, naturalzed citizens of the
United States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20
CHER1FFrs sALE.-By virtue of am exec,

GHERIFF"S SALE.-By virtue OF an exccu-
- on TO me directed and issued out of the Hon. District
Court of the 4h judicial District IN and for the County
Nevada and State of California, judgment rendered
in said Court on the 9th day of October A. D. 1858 in IA
vor of JACOB VANDERLlETH and against CHARLES H.
MEAD for the sum of six hundred and sixty dollars and
forty eight cents debt with interest the sum of S45
from the 9th day Of August A. D. 1855 the rate of two
per cent per month-wh interest the sum Of SPAS As
at the rate OF ten per cent per till paid together
with S42 55 costs of suit have levied upon and seized
the following described property which heretofore at
tached July l4th 1858 at O'Clock A. NJ to wit All the
right title and interest of defendant Charles H. Mead Of
in and to the Mining Claims located Frenchmans Bar
South fork of Yuba River Nevada County and State of Cal
iornia Also defendants interest in and the Water Ditch
conveying water to the above mentioned mining claims
Notice is hereby given that will expose public sale
all the above described property to the highest bidder for
cash. In front of the Court House door the City of Neva
da, on TUESDAY the 9th day of Nov, A. D. 1855 be-
tween the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ and O'Clock p H. to
satisfy and pay said judgment.
Given under my hand this 10th day of October 1855
S. W. BORING,
Sheriff, Nevada County
By Ed BURRELL, Deputy. 3.td
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

CUTTING AFrRAY-The Santa Cruz Sentinel
says that serious and perhaps fatal aflray oc-
CURED at Sequel, in Santa Cruz county, Oct.
9TH, between Geo. Boyle and Martin Graves.
The former received some half dozen severe
gashes on the top Of his head. The other had
piece of his ear cropped ont, his jugular vein
grazed by the knife, aud laid open, and his face
somewhat marked. Both parties bled very pro-
fusely, and are in a critical condition. Their
dispute arose out Of some little pccuniary mat
ter, and what is rather unusual in such eases
both parties were sober at the time
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

DOUGLAS FREEPoRT SPEEcH.-The Grass Val
ley National imagines that we are somewhat
troubled about the Freeport speech of Senator
Douglas, an extract from which was publish
sured that we are not the least uneasy in re-
gard to the matter. The speech, on the whole
is as sound Democratic doctrine as any ever de.
livered by the Little Giant. We have watched
the course of Douglas ever since he became
known as public man in Illinois, and have
long regarded him as the greatest living Amer
lean statesman and, while we do not claim
that he is perfect, we have found less in his
course to condemn, than in that of any other
public man Of the present day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

DEPARTURE.-Mr G. P. Flaugher one of the
proprietors of the Illinois toll bridge, and an
old resident OF this county, left here yesterday
morning, with the intention of returning to his
former home in the States. Mr.. Flaugher has
resided in California since l849, and by indus
try and perseverance, has amassed comforta-
BILE fortune. He sold his one.half interest in
the bridge, toll road, and other property, to
his partner, Mr.. Cooper, for $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

A DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. State of
IA California, County of Nevada In the Matter of the
Estate of HANS GREENBACK, deceased
). n BOSLEY, Administrator, having this day filed his
petition praying leave to sell certain Mining Claims stua
appearing that the said claims would sell to better advan
ae at the present time and realize more for the estate
than any other tme 1t is therefore ordered that notice be
given OF said application and that all persons interested
said estate to be and appear before the Probate Judge
the Court room Of said Probate Court SATURDAY
NONEhBER 18TH, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ and show cause If
any they have why order should not be made
granting the prayer of said petitioner.
And it is ordered that copy of this order be published
at least four successive weeks in the Nevada DEMOCRAT
newspaper printed and published in the city and county
oil Nevada. 7. II. CASWELL. Probate Judge.
Attest RUFUS SHOEMAKER, Clerk
BY ]. $. LAMBERT Deputy
Nevada Oct. 10th. ls5s-3.iw
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

SAD ACCIpENT,-W John Allen, of Berry
essa Valley says the Napa Reporter of the 10Th,
with his wife, and little son, two and half
years DID, were returning home in wagon
from Napa city, on Tuesday last, the horses be-
came frightened when near Suscol aud ran
against stump, upsetting the wagon, one
wheel Of which passed over the little boy, caus-
ing almost instant death. Mrs. Allen was also
injured, but not seriously.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20, 1853.
The Overland Mail.

The people of California have good reason to
rejoice at the success which has attended the
overland mail enterprise. Three times in the
course of one week, the stage coaches 6y the
southern overland route have arrived at the
appointed time, bringing the letter mail, and
important items of Eastern news. The second
mail, which arrived on Friday evening, brought
intelligence from st. Louis to Sept. goth, and
fully anticipated the news by the J. L. Ste
phens, which brought the mails from New York
to the same date. The third overland mall
which arrived on Sunday evening, brings three
days later intelligence than received by the
mail steamer, which arrived the evening previ-
GUS. Hereafter the semi-monthly arrival of the
mail steamers will be regarded with little inter-
est by the macs of the people. and we may now
reasonably indulge the hope that twice week,
instead of twice month, we shall be furnished
with q regular installment of Atlantic news.
The act of Congress establishing the overland
mail, was passed during the last session of the
Administration of President Pierce ; but the
contract was let, and the route selected by the
present Postmaster General, who gave prefer
ence to the Southern route. The distance by
this route is something over 2700 miles, and
the trip has been made each time, in less than
twenty-five days, the schedule time. The dis
tance travelled, Is some seven or eight hundred
miles greater than by the central route from ST.
Joseph, Mo-, to Placervlle, and there is now no
doubt that with proper encouragement, the trip
can be made regularly over the latter route, in
eighteen days. We are not disposed to CON-
plain of the action of the Postmaster General in
selecting, and his evident partiality for the cir
cuitous route by way of Los Angeles for we
regard the success which has attended that en-
terprise as but the precursor Of the opening oi
other routes possessing greater natural advan'
tages The contractors for carrying the mail
from st. Joseph to Placerville receive, we be-
lieve, 5000, 900 per annum, while the Butter
field Company are paid 100000. Let the same
facilities be extended TO each, and the two
routes placed upon an equality, and we shall
soon cease to look for eastern news by way of
Los Angeles, as we have already ceased to
look for later intelligence by the mail steamers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

BLACK MAIL.-The S. F. Herald pives an ac.
count of an attempt to black-mail citizen of
that place. by threatened publication of sour
rilous documents While in the act of recey-
ing the money, the black-mailer was nabbed
by al officer, the documents taken from him
when he was kicked into the street,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

NATIONAL ExcHANGE.-In consequence of the
great increase of patronage extended to the
National Exchange, the proprietor has deter
mined to enlarge the premises. A third story
is being added to the Post Office building, con-
Meeting with the hotel, which will be divided
into slee ping rooms.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

THE NEVADA BRASS BAND made their lrst ap.
pearance in public and discoursed sweet music,
on the occasion of the benefit to the Nevada
Rifles, last Thursday evening. They acquitted
themselves creditably, and received the enco-
miums of all lovers of good music. The band
Is composed of eight members under the lead
Of Mr.. Lockwood.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

FATAL AccIDENT-Mr. Henry Cornell, far
mer of lone Valley, was accidentally killed on
Wednesday, the 18th inst He was engaged in
loading hay. when bis foot slipped and be fell
from the wagon, one bale of hay falling upon
him and breaking his neck. He died almost
instantly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

HoN. WM. MoNTGoMERY.-The Washington
(Pa) Reu,e,0, Democratic paper published in
the Cong ressonal district Represented by Hon.
VIM. Montgomery, says that that gentleman
will be reelected to Congress by the largest
majority ever cast for any man in the district.
one of the leading anti-Lecompton Democrats
of the House during the late sess on of Con-
gress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

ATLANTIC PAPERs.-J. w. Sullivan dispatched
large quantity of Atlantic papers for the in-
terror, by an extra boat, last Sunday night.
The boat did not arrive at Sacramento in time
for the Nevada stages, and by some accident
very Few papers were received by the book
sellers OF Nevada on Monday evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

TIE FoTE.-An election recently held in
thousand dollars for the purpose of building a
school house, resulted in tie vote. The vote
stood 95 yeas to 95 noes
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

CRoCKERY SToRE.-Mr A. G. Pier has recent.
iy purchased large and well-assorted stock of
erOckery ware, and opened store ON Main
street. We call attention to his advertisement
in another column.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

CLcrHIxG AT AUcTIoN.-A large quantity of
clothing of every description, will be sold at
auction. by i. Williamson, at the Landecker
building, Main street, on Saturday next The
sale commences at one o'clock, I'm.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

RAMON Friday last, we were visited with
regular autumnal rain storm, which contn-
ued the greater portion of the day. A suff-
cent quantity OF rain fell to lay the dust in the
streets.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

REsTAURANT.-We learn that Henry Pearson,
late Of the National Exchange, will open res
taurant next Monday, on Broad street, oppo-
site the Post Office.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

ExcHANGEs.-We are under obligations TO
the Alta Express for supplying us with San
Francisco papers regularly during the past
week
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

GEN. HARNEY, who has been appointed to the
command of the U. S. Troops in Washington
and Oregon, arrived at San Francisco on the
]. L. Stephcns.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20
MARRIED.

At the st. Nicholas Hotel San Francisco On N. "a,
by Rev Mr. Levy. Mr. Sol Kohlman, Of Nevada 10 ny.
Adeline Sternheim, Of the former place Asi
Accompanying the above announcement was.
Of spar king Heid'ick, in which we drank the h..r
the happy pair Long life and happiness to our
Sol. and his young bride.
On the 9th inst, at the Parsonage by Rev. M n,
C. B. Barstow TO Miss Susan stiles. D'Oea,
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

SIERRA GREYs.-A military company, called
the Sierra Greys, was organized at La Porte,
on the 9th inst
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

WASHINGTON TERRTToRY.-The whole number
of votes cast in Washington Territory, at the
late election for Territorial officers, was ,2O3-
about one fifth of the vote of Nevada county.
The Territory is divided into fourteen COUNT cs
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

RErRED.-Geo. Pen Johnston has retired
from the editorial control of the s. F. National.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. i, LammOn, is our authorized agent for this
ctv He will deliver the DEMOCRAT to subscribers, and is
authorized to receive subscriptions, advertisements, &C.
ana collect and receipt for the same.
Octavian HOOgs is Agent for San Francisco;
He h authorised receive advertisements and collect and
receipt for the same.
Geo. III. LOvegFove Is our authorised Agent Tor
Sacramento to receive advertisements and collect for the
same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-10-20

By Ed BURKELL, Deputy.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14

A correspondent writes-as many have hitherto Wi.
ten-to ask us whether We consider Minnesota . State
which present attractions to those who .re intending to
Migrate westward this Spring in quest Of independence
sa6d home Of their own 81 si 70 -~s@apaaas
~ We sEaeg-Desidedly Yes: Minnesota Is . good
Stass-6us : the most fertile, best tinbered, best
watered Of oil the new States. her climate is cold
her winters, ~unasually long snd severe-but, 70 oGse,
this, she presents The advantages shove limited, with
general s~aluority and rare beauty. Of landscape. Her
numerous lakes are gsanl-pur-, clear accessible /; be,
streams are more abunds6ysnd enduring than those d
other prairie States her tisahsr and mill power are ad
'vant.ges which ! few year, seaidence on ! level sea Of
wild erass would easble yos s6sealise. Yes, Misne.
isots Is richly dow. rsd BY nature for 6e1ecting and sub.
sisting . free, Industrious, .nd thrifty \ bpie. 3ies sd
Her cold il an objectfcn-nose bsest4 Of is effect
on fruit-trees, lie than from its direct q ekpce on ihu:
man beings hut it 10 not ~ unuixed ssits, il uuqauSes-
tionsbly contributes to vigor Of muscle, ensx&ky IN labor,
activity aud longevity. i. Indian corn ussaIly fipcns cou-
sidcrxbly northwsrd Of st. Paul and whersthst ripens
men can prosper If they will. What Is .kkre said Of
Minue.oe. i equally true Of . good portio1 U Awiscon
sin. which is hardly equal in fertility % MisoeA,e, bu.
which has counterbsxucing advantages, whsseofsS sox.
unity 70 narkess 10 unost pfomiaeD. -[N. Y. Tsl6o1A-
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14
Minnesota Through the senate.

The bill for the admission of Minnesota passed the
Senate on the 7th BY an almost unanimous vote-two
Southern Democrats aud one American, Kennedy, Of
Maryland, voting against it. The latter obstrueted it's
passage several days after it was reported complete, BY
raising objections to the privileges accorded to foreign.
era contained in it. This was frivolous, but 90 has
been the long and useless delay in passing it, altogether
II will now appear in the House uader favorable cir
cumstauces, and will likely be passed without delay.
We have been SO often disappointed, however, when it
seemed certain to pass, that we dare not BE- sanguins At
this time. The mischief already caused BY the delay
cannot be much aggravated BY being protracted 3 few
months longer the provisions have been made for our
State officials to assume their authority, and At that
time We shall be in . ~situatiop which will entitle Us to
the respect Of a sister State in the Union, With gil the
power to carry on its government and maintain iss Dig
nifty. fssa
By the Bill Is passed, Minnesota il allowttd two
Repnas sndfxe q ~ thsss alsnay)lssssl'
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14
PR0CEEDlxCs OF TsiE TOWN COUNCIL
COUNCIL CHAMBER,

FNVCEEUANOS VI I1IE TOWN UVC
- - CouNotL CHAaBrs,
) s1a svsdf - Saturday, April 10, 1858.
Council met and was called to order BY the President.
all the members present. bba8 ed# gasa s5mmas
7 The f~ollowing bills were presented and ordered paid
J NJ. Hillhouse, work on tho Levse, slls IS
J. H. Oven, q street signs, CTS
Hugh Haudyside, copying City Charter, 500
I Geo. H.. Mowry, for serving As Judge Of VI
- Election 4s eco
REsoLuTIoss.-By Mr.. Calef, That Am Cheney,
the Marshall, be Iremunerated at the rate 1t s! SO per
day for the time spent BY him in the service Of the
Town. aud that he present his bill for said services once
every two weeks. Adopted.
BY. NJ. Robertson, That the Council authorize the
sinking Of two public wells to Be located, one on the
Southeast corner Of Bernbeimer Avenue and Sixth
street, aud the other on the Southeast corner Of Clthersl
avenue and Fourth street. Adopted.
j BY Mr., Eaton, That q tax Of six per cent. on all the
taxable property within the corporate limits Of the town
be assessed according tothe valuation Of the same, -
found on the books Of the County Commissioners, and
agreeable to the wishes Of the people, a. expressed by
their vote at . public meeting held At fremont Hall on
Friday evening, the 9th inst. Adopted.
BY the same, That the Recorder be authorised to
notify taxpayers shat # their taxes are not paid % or
before the 18th day Of Juue next, the Town Council
AEill proceed 70 sell their property on whish the sans il
a85ea1ssJ, according "a, the forms VI Ilw. Adopted
sRs1 - mir Clarke from the Committee on Ord .
u'acsss = ssssa6Qtlinances MOI. /, 2, 3, desi, NJ oil W
follows :a's1nA' - aaas iaslTq "a sa@ 4.os4
OrdinanSss4 ~, W. dAlktled 40 40 ordinance, r~sgulatipg
Ordinance No. 2, en- He'd an ~ordibance t. proven
hogs from running u 50 ia ne Town II Niniatgsr. q
: Ordinance No 8 sstdtiA3 al ordinance 10 licenss AMI
regulate taSerns &c..,s h - swnn4cf. yininigysf..F se' Il
All of which wsrs3 gpid% ordered . 3 ppaSlishsd 4
! On motion Of N.s0 l4rtsy d vote # thanks VAS ten
dsrsd to Mr.. EDsaee 0sau, The County Tssassr~s fs
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14

We have received = small pamphlet from E D. Neill
bang . specimen Of the typography aud general ezs,u.
ton Of his forthcoming history Of Minnssot.. From
the sample before ", We Judge the work will be got
up ic the best style Of the art. And if we may est.
mate the literary character of the work from Ire few
pages !, our hand, it will possess great Interest as IN
elegant and fascinating account Of tie early days Of
thi: StAte, rich in its many scenes Of the hunter and
trader life. {
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14

We Inadvertently made Mr.. Poor say, in his article
on the culture Of potatoes, last week, that the pota.bes
might be narrowed after they we're eix inches high,
asd IN blossom. = should have been Or until thsy Be-
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14

will probably b the parties, il they can arrange it
among themsslvss, otherwise the people may hsve to
decide the matter BY q new election.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14
&c., e4 The CT1loe00eO Amendment. )
| Ths following is the important feature of the Crit.
tehdena Amendment to the Kansas Bill in Congress:

j.. 49, lin 4A Ef
Il TIM following is the important feature Of the Crit.
tehden4 Amendment to the Kansas Bill in Congress:
Sec I. That the State Of Kansas be and is hereby
admitted into the Union on an equal footing with the
original States in all respects Whatever; but inasnuch
g L Is greatly disputed whether the constitution with
which 'Kansss is now admitted was fairly made, or ex.
prssSss the will Of the people Of Kansas, this admission
Of her into the Union a. : State Is here declared to be
upon this ;fand.msnsal condition, precedent, namely
that the said constitutional instrument shall be 6rst
submitted 70 . vote Of the peopl Of Kansas, and as
scented to BY them or : majority Of the voters at an
election to Be held for the purpose and as soon as such
q. sent shall be given and duly made known to the
President Of the United States, be shall announce thu
same By Proclamation, and thereafter, aud without any
further proceedings o. the part Of Congress, the admis.
sion, of the said State Of Kansas into the Union on nm
equal footing with the original States in all respects
whatever shall be complete and absolute. At the said
election the voting sh III BE BY ballot, and BY indorsinng
on bis ballot, as each voter may please, g for the Con.
~st;tution," or !" against the Constitution" Should the
said Constitution be rejected Il the said elect u BY .
majority Of votes being cast against il, then, and IN that
event, che inhabitants Of said Territory are lereby an.
thorised and empowered to form for themselves q Con.
.stisutien and State Government BY the name Of the
State of Kansas, preparatory to its admission into the
Union according 70 che Federal Constitution, and to
that end may elect Delegates to . Convention, - here
matter provided. 3 ~ D2'