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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
The RegisfrntIOn LRNX.

The act of the last Legislature, requiring
births, marriages, divorces and deaths to be re-
corded, is likely to prove impracticable When
the office of State Registrar was created, it was
supposed that the fees coming to him would
make it one of the best paying Offices in the
State, but instead of that the fees actually re-
ceived are not sufficient to support him, and the
probability is that the Office will be thrown up
in disgust. Statistics of all the births and
deaths occurring in the State, would not only
be interesting but valuable, and for this rea-
son we should dislike to see the institution fail.
The law requiring marriages to be recorded,
by those who perform the ceremony, we be-
lieve, is generally complied with, aud divorces
of course are always on record in the District
Court proceedings of each county. An act
might be passed requiring the Clerks of the
several counties to make out and furnish the
State Registrar with list of marriages and
divorces, as often as once year they could
we'll afford to do this as the work would be but
trihing. But the principal object of the regis
tration act was to procure correct statistics of
births and deaths. Thus far the act has failed,
ard we are inclined to believe that the failure
is more owing to the inattention of the people,
than from any inability or indisposition to pay
the small fees exacted. Be this as it may, it is
becoming evident that new system will have
to be adopted, or the registry may as well be
abandoned at once.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

TRIAL OF MARsHALL.-Wm Marshall, who
was indicted some months ago for being con-
cerned in the robbery Of the Sacramento stage,
was tried in the Court Of Sessions on Thursday
and Friday. The evidence against him was
entirely crcumstantial, and the jury brought
in verdict of acquittal. Many believe him to
have been concerned in the robbery, but the
evidence against him was not sufficient to war
rant q conviction.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

GREAT WALKNG.-A walking match came off
yesterday, between James Sherwood and Robt,
W. Pickersgil, for 500 aside They walked
from the Empire Ranch to this city-seventeen
miles-the bet being on the first arrival. Tbev
came in, side by side, in four hours and thirty
minutes. The bet has not been decided.-MG-
rysviIIe Express, Nov. Isl.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

DEATH OF PATRIARCH.-The Petaluma Jour.
nal records the death in that city, on the 29d
ult. of Mr.. Michael Barnes, aged "A years. Mr..
Barnes emigrated to this State. in company
with one of his sons, in 1854, and settled at
Petaluma, where he was soon joined by the
principal part Of his family. He eleaves widow
aged 72 years, and has sixty-four children,
grand children and great grand children now
living.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

CIGAR SToRE.-Mr. Henry Hirschman has
again opened cigar store, at his old stand,
at the junction of Main and Commercial streets.
he has been peculiarly unfortunate in his bus.
iness, having twice within two years, lost his
entire stock of goods, besides other property
by fire. Having re-opened, he would be glad
to meet again with his old customers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

GERMAN PAPER.-We have received the fret
and second numbers of the California Stddts-Zci-
tung, German paper published weekly at
Mokelumne Hill. by Adolph Wagner. 1t is
about half the size of the DEMOCRAT, and its ty.
biographical appearance is neat and workman
like. We are not sufficiently familiar with the
Dutch language to warrant us in expressing
any opinion as to its literary merits.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

APPoINTMENT.-Gov. Weller has appointed
B. F. Myers, Esq, to fill the vacancy occasion
ed by the resignation of Judge Howell, of the
1lth judicial district, composed of the counties
of Placer, Ell Dorado and Yolo. The term of
Judge Howell expired on the fret of January,
and Mr.. Myers was elected Judge of the district
at the late election.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

THE CAMEIs ARE GOING.-Durng the late
storms the Camels, which were kept near the
TETON Pass, broke away and put out for more
ia avOrable climate. Seven of them were found
on the desert, headed for Texas, and the other
six had not been recovered at last accounts.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

FATAL MINING ACoIDENT-Sias r. Howe was
killed by the caving of bank in a mining
claim, at Yreka, on the Goth ult. He was to-
tally buried by fake falling from the top of
the drift. He was about twenty-five years of
age, and formerly from McHenry eoznty, Hi.
nos
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

The OVERLAND MAIL, by the southern route
has arrived twice since our last issue, bringing
dates from st. Louis to Oct 4th. Another
mail, with dates to the sth ult., is fully due,
and may be expected to-day. The intelligence
which will be received by the next overland
mail, has been anticipated by the mail steamer
Sonora
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

SHARP SHooTNG-Among the many instan.
ces related of sharp shooting, we are inclined
to yield the palm to resident of Calais, Me-
who, in midnight darkness, fired at the bark of
dog and the next morning found the animal
dead. the ball having hit the varmint in the
throat
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

BLACK LIsT.-The newspaper carrier, of San
Francisco have commenced publishing the
names and amounts due from delinquent sub
scribers. This course they say will be adopted
every three months. Among the first list pub
lished we notice the names of several distin-
guished professional gentlemen of Statewide
reputation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

A Bust OF IARKIN.-Thomas Donnelly, of
San Francisco, has taken an excellent plaster
cast of the head of the late Thomas 0. Larkin.
The cast was made by the particular desire of
his friends and with the consent of his rela-
tiOnS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

New LIQUOR SToRE.-We direct attention to
the advertisement of Messrs. T. Newman Il Co..
who have recently opened liquor store on
Commercial street. Mr.. Mat. H. Funston, q
well known and popular business man of Ne
Vada, is connected with the establishment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

CRocKERY-Mr. A. G. Pier is making addi-
tions almost daily to bis stock of crockery, at
his store on Main street. He has now on hand
an elegant assortment of goods in his line.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

A WEEKS WoRK-We learn that the Live
Oak Co. took out Of their claims last Saturday,
$l2,6o0 in gold dust-being the amount rcaliz.
ed for one weeks work.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

Tue GouGENHEMs.-Joey and Adelaide Gou-
genheim arrived at San Francisco in the bark
Glimpse, from Australia, on Wednesday last
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

A PUMPKIN IN SANTA CLARA.-A pumpkin
was raised in Santa Clara, by Asa Vestal, re-
Gently, which weighed 26O pounds.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

ExoHANGEs.-We are indebted to Geo. Welch,
of the Alta Express, for San Francisco and
Narysville papers
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

That motion is out of ORDER" as the chair
man OF political meeting said when he saw
rufiian raising his arm TO throw retten egg.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. L. LammOn, is our authorized agent for this
CITY, He wdeiver the DEMOCRAT to subscribers and is
authorized to receive subscriptions advertisements &c.
and collect and receipt for the same.
Octavian HOOgs is our Agent for San Francisco
He is authorised to receive advertisements and collect and
receipt for the same.
Merritt & Badlam, los Street, authorised
Agents for Sacramento to receive advertisements and
collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
DIED.

At the County Hospital in this city Nov. 1st of bilious
fever, Mr. john NEMAN, formerly from Boston, Mass,
aged about sc years.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03

THE HOUSE is ENTIRELY NEW-buit expressly for a
restaurant under supervision and is furnished
in magnificent style.
The CULINARY DEPARTMENT, is in charge Of those we'll
versed in the business.
From our long connection with the National Exchange
and with desire to please our friends we hope to receive
portion of the patronage of the public.
BOARDING per week k...................Ss,00
- II. II. PEARSON
NeVana, Nov lst, lS52-5-u L, i. MERWIN
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-11-03
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

VALUABLE E6UE EEh1 cVh DALE,
o. A DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT, SIT
LEI uated the Old Washington Road between Nevada
and Hawks Ranch. The House is 20 feet wide, and 46
feet deep. and wefnhed The Lot SIS feet wide and
2O6 feet in DEPTH surrounded by substantial Picket Fence
and conta ins fine Peach Orchard. Also good well is
the premises The House has five rooms, two closets
and two halls.
The above Property will be sold cheap for CASH For
Particulars Enquire of II. BARUH,
Or at SAMUEL'S Corner Cigar Store.
Nevada, November I'd 1S5S.-5-1t
The Washington union., 1858-02-23
TO THE CITIzENs OF WASHINGTON.
wolre,s schiedam Aromatic schnapps.

The bcgs leave a the attention OF the
Washington article Holland which
he introduced to the American public under the name of woos sie
dam Aromatic Schnapps.
This manufactured by the proprietor exclusively at hts d
Scicdan Holland made tho barley
and favored and mcatc
the common harsh berry hut by the choice botanical
the aromatic Italian juniper berry whose yinous extract dis
TILED and rcce with is sprtuos solvent and thus becomes
tnctar exquisite flavor altogether transcend
M cordial and medicinal properties alcoholic beverage
heretofore known.
The proprietor has submitted nearly the whole medical faculty
States
clen who endorse their signatures,
as a desirable addition to the macra medica.
who purchase should he careful the article
the whole s flooded with counerfs and limitations
and pint hotties Of dozen each for
sale by the respectable grocrs
UDOILIlO WOLFE,
Sole Importer aud Manufacturer
Depot No. ~ Beaver street, New York.
no.1 I IQ,,ir
The Washington union., 1858-02-23
Dec II dsmif
DALMoRAL AND MoOp sEIRTs AND PARA


DALMORAL AND HOOP SKIRTS AND PARA
soLgc lot Of the and best things out for the
present aud approaching
offering all silks and other nne dress goods remark
ably low prices.
Irish linens thick and thin tho beat of which
made orders in Ireland.
goods stock In all departments throughout
tho cntrc
gents stitched linen shirt bosoms.
quantities o goods superior cotton fab
annually passing through hands enables oaer fabrics Of
class favorable
ouy marked plain dgurcs consequently, purchaser
IS overchsrged
We opening accounts.
bills will be settled bcorc beginning ones We are Sc
this point
ourselves the right for any o
(made NJ 1859 when need It's amount
future all will be closed by cash ments Notes wiz
he acceptable.
and general shortening Of cred
banking ces suggests the proprey OF tho
ADOPT
make trade cash busncsa as
which have existed
long
FERRY 4 pRUTIIER,
Central Stores, building,
Feb I4-Ip,df opposite Centre
-
The Washington union., 1858-02-23


citations and reflections or it's chaste dicon and elo
quence Of style and sentiment.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH-DA OF WASHING
It's a remarkable feature in our society that pub
lie festivals are so rare number aud general inter.
est II is only the most important historical events
and the most eminent individual services that have
been sufficient TO appropriate any given day as worthy
of special commemoration by the American people
Our simple religious rites which seek seclusion and
simplicity more than display and austentation, de-
signed rather to pervade the year with the influences
Of the confessional and the teachings OF the pulpit than
to concentrate the public heart and mind upon prear
ranged festivals Our political institutions too are
based upon the popular will and demand perpetual
and slecpless watchiulness the part of the whole
people, thus depressing and deprcciatng individual
prominence. This marked characteristic OF American
society 10 not without distinguished exceptions That
which is most striking and decisive is to DC found in
the life and services of the illusrious Washington,
whose rth-day has been set apart as worthy of spe
cial coinmemoration by his countrymcn. The I'D Of
February is known throughout the civilized world,
not because it ushercd into existence a new dynasty
nor yet because it witnessed the triumph of arms or
the birth of princely inheritor of kingdom, but
because it gave to America hero and statesman be.
fore whose deeds and fame kings and princes pale
into obscurity. That day then, has been worthiy
ina,igurated to commemorate unequaed public ser.
vices and to signaze the love of this people Of
one whose life was faultless, whose works nsp.
preciabe and whose fame is the common inheritance
of the whole human family.
1t is not to be disguised that we require the OPT
ate influences Of public festivals to alay the
siye political excitcments which seem to be inherent
in our system of government; to recall the public
mind from am unnecessary prooccupation with mere
polemcal affairs aud to fix it, if possible, more upon
those great events of our history which united
one man in services, sacrifices, hopes, and aspra-
tons. There are not moro than half a dozen days
which have been set apart worthy of special com.
memoraon by the whole community. The 4th Of
July and the 22d of February tho most prominent
of these while the 9Th Of January the anniversary
of the adoption of the constitution with some local
and less prominent events are appropriately celc-
brated according to the character they bear in the
estimation of the people of certain regions OF the
country
The Washington union., 1858-02-23
WASHINGTON CITY.
TUESDAY MORNING.. FEB. 90, 1858.
SENATOR HUNTERS GRAFTON.

We could not commemorate the recurrence Sf the
birthday of the Father OF hrs Country more appro-
priatey tnn by ssarenderng oss eo9Snns to the eLo
o,ent, admirable, and beautiful Grafton delivered in
Richmond yesterday by senasor Hunter The reader
will find himself amply compensated by the perasai
of this interesting and flushed production, He win
be at LOGS whether most to admire its admirable
citations and reflections or it's chaste dction and elo
guenoe OF style and sentiment.
The Washington union., 1858-02-23

~ GORGE w. BREGA, ATTORNEY AND COUNSEL
M IoRArlAw, No. 1e Wall ares, Ntw Fork
26--6mf
The Washington union., 1858-02-23

Wilt the Meteii and the Scpioe must have sin IN uneasy
na;onsbin With those of the freedmen and the para
sites whose monuments sr QUIT topped and ouishone
their own
.na.,mo,eo t,,,ulo Iloinus Iacet sicato paryo
nnllO aus Illlt e5se
The Washington union., 1858-02-23


good
And yet this monument itself will pass away when me
with slow corrodng tooth, shall have dissipated atom
by atom, its consecratcd dust But when all its particles
fugitive the Winds shall have disappeared from human
view, there will still survive the monument which Wash.
ingtons own genius has erected for itself for there is
promise in which all condc that the good which men
do shall live after them How much of all that we adj
nre IN human achievement must lose its influence in the
end because IL is founded In i'll The very process of its
progress dsspatcs II at las for the circles of its impulse
grow fainter as they grow broader until they finally dis
appear altogether ON the face of the great of life
But the good which men do in this lfe and especially
such as Washington achieved shall live always as an eff
cient cause and permanent influence the progress of
human affairs. The foot of the spoilcr may trample
down for while what is best In the garden of fe but
heaven, soon or ate will send its rains wash out
all traces of the step. Its tempered airs will visit the
terminating seed it's genial light will guide the nm.
ward growth until by full development of leaf and
flower, and fruit and Seed it has not only completed
the course of one charming circle of existence but
provided for the temperance of another The work of
him who planted the good seed shall live long after all
traces of the destroyer shall have been lost and forgotten
IT, then the good which do I've the charmed seed of
e which must increase and multiply in the successive
processes Of continued reproduction who shall aIix linn
IT'S 10 the growth and existence of that which Washington
planted as deep ~ the foundations of human society i
sclfl Who does not believe that the seed which he sowed
VIII continue to bear the rich fruits of human happiness
and social progress until shall have pcted his
destiny upon earth He who bequeathes great moral
influence to his race whether il be the influence of pre-
cept or example, shall continue to repeat his existence
through each succeeding generation of men, and Its in
teres Will live and grow throughout the whole march of
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02

The meeting suggested at the Court House
on Saturday last, to consider the question Of
State aid 10 Railroads. and to choose delegates
to attend the convention at Iowa City on the
LIST Ut December, was not held we reckon, as
after the most diligent inquiry we are unable
to trace out symptom Of it. So far as we
know, the number Of advocates of this pro-
position in this region are few and far be-
tween. In Keokuk, we learn from the Cute
City, meeting was held, but attended by
few, and instruction in favor was carried by
meagre majority, obtained by active ,x'rtisns
of friends Of the railroads centering there
The press Of the State. with scarcely an ex
ception, are fight ng the scheme, and have
doubtless Kill ed t. A conventit n.as be b III at
Iowa City. but it so, j; will be composed main
iy of interested SPECTATORS and their tools, in
whose proceedings we are confident Gov. Lowe
viii not find enough OF public sentiment, to in
duce him TO convene the L sisature this win
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02
A Change.

We expect at the commencement OF the
next volume Of our paper, the Ist of January
next, to associate with us as partner, Mr.. G..
P. Norris, and we desire, il possible, In the
interim, to secure Settlement Of all matters
connected with the present and preceding
volumes, preparatory to vigorous and econom-
ical plans and arrangements for the new yeer.
Not being able to leave home, to wait upon
our subscr ibers in person, we must ask the fa-
vor OF them to call on us. We need not only
every cent due US, but we also want all the
assistance in the way of subscriptions and bu-
siness that our friends can furnish us.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02
COnncil Proceedings.

MONDAY EVE, Nov. %.
Council met. Present-Mayor, Recorder.
Marshal aud Solicitor-Ald. HswIey, Daun !,
Bra shaw, Potter. Prugh, Hunter, Mi burlL-
Absent-Ald Caldwell and Neville.
Journal of last meeting read aud approved.
The Committee to whom was referred the
petition Of J B. Myers and j. NJ. Hedrick-
report that for varions reasons, they have come
to the conclusion, that it would be imprudent
to reduce said ST., from 66 feet to 40 feet m
width. One OF which is, that it would not
then be of uniform width-that, while all be-
low Green ST., would be 66 feet wide-that
part between Green and Market ST., would be
but 40 feet wide. Another reason was, til at
the Trustees Of the town of Ottumwa, had
granted the right Of way over the whole of
Samantha st., to the B. & M. R. r. Co., and
for this, 1t WI the opinion Of the Committee,
that no portion of Samantha ST., could be va
Gated. The Committee therefore recommend
that the prayers Of the petitioners be not
granted. Report received and Committee dis
charged.
On motion Of Mr.. Hawley,-Resolved that
luo Alley running AIom odmdhInd CI., ~ FROM
St., be vacated.
Mr.. Prugh moved to amend by inserting the
Alley running from Samantha St., to the Alley
between Samantha and Front st. Amend
ment carried.
On motion OF Mr.. radshaw-Resolyed,
That the amount Of License money for Bill
lard Saloon, be fixed at SIS.
Mr.. Hawley moved to amend, by inserting
500, instead Of SIS. Amendment lost.
Mr.. Prugh moved to amend, by inserting
$25 for each table. Amendment lost. The
vote was then taken upon the original motion
and carried.
The Auditing Committee report in favor of
the acct. Of A. A. Stewart of So 80 for SER
vice as Solicitor, from Oct 18th to Nov. 18th,
'58. Mayor and Recorder instructed to draw
an order fer the same. Also in favor Of acct.
Of c. A. Bradshaw of $25 for service as Aid
for 20 nights at 81 per night.
Moved by Mr.. Prugh, that the resolution
allowing the acct OF G. A. Bradshaw be laid
on the table for weeks.
On motion adjourned.
w. GOLDSMITH, Recorder. !
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02

a qaantum s.6icit of this indispensable a.; IT,
Gle this winter. Why this is we cannot say.
The are some dozen diggings in the imme-
diate vicinity Of the City, and very urgent
demand, owing 10 more general use Of this
kind Of fuel the present season than heretofore.
is prepared to do so, will bring us some coal
INN ediately.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02
One Of the most prevalent, and

One Of the most prevalent, and
At the same time troublesome and painful dis
eases that attend the human flesh, is the Fever
and Agus. For long time the medical world
have been con tinuaily bringing forth nume-
Ious specifics Tor its permanent cure bnt all
without effect. DR.. J. Hostetter, an experi-
enced and celebrated physician, has succee de
in furnishing the public With valuble prepa-
ration Tor the cure OF Fever and Ague. The
steady and increasing demand lately made for
the Bitters," and the universal success atten-
Ding its use have made for it reputation un.
surpassed BY any speci6c Of the kind. For
the cure Of the Fever and Ague, DR.. Hostel.
er's celebrated Stomach Di ters must and
tshould claim superiority over any other
preparation extant.
For tale By Druggist a0d dealers generally
svssywhsrs.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02

During the past week, the weather has been
quite mild for the season, and good deal Of
rain has fallen, which has occasioned the
breaking up Of the roads and another muddy
time. The river hes also been on the rise, and
boats are expected rom below.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02
3 WEEKLY OTIUMWA- COURIER.
Local and Miscellaneous
Blanks.

We havejust printed, and have on band, a
general assortment Of blanks srch as Deeds,
Mortgages, ana all sorts Of Justices blanks,
which we shall be happy to sell in large or
small quantities, At the lowest living rates to
those in want.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02
OTTUMWA seminary.

YVHE third term will commence, Monday, Nov. Sth,
il 1S5S. The instructionswill be systematic and
thorough, and every reasonable effort will be made
to render the institution worthy Of patronage. Stu
dents will be prepared for College, Professions Bust
ness, Teaching. Tuition will be, per term Of ten
weeks, Elementary Branches Is; Advanced branches,
$40 Latin, Greek, French, Drawing Painting Water
Colors, Wax-Fruit, and Zephyr-Work, each, 45 OIL
Painting, and Piano Music, each, 80.
I. q. WOODWARD A. b. Observation-Disclosures and
Natural Sciences.
Rev. J. NJ. MCELRoY, A. M.-Latin and Greek.
REV. 9. H. woRsrER.-Oil Painting.
Piano Music.
Nov 9Th, os, na5-tf
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02

We shall keep constantly on hand a large stock OF
Book and Colored papers, which will be sold at prices
that defy competition. Paper in all cases warranted
represented. We are satisfied considering the
perior quality of our paper and the great reduction
which have made, that il will be inducement for
you to examine stock before purchasing elsewhere
BRADNEK, SMITH d CO.
n3+10 till Jan LIST, s r.. ...|
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-12-02

Our fellow-citizeh, T. Sinnamon, Esq, af-
ter some two weeks residence on the classic
banks of Big Soap, has returned and taken up
his abode with Us again.