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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

DROUGHT IN THE SOUTHERN CoUNTIEs-The
Mariposa Democrat of the llth says: We are in-
formed that the farmers in this and adjoining
couutes are in great fear that the continued
dry weather will destroy nearly all the grain
crop. The volunteer crops of barley are said
to be nearly an entire loss. and without rain
very soon, the seeded land will scarcely pro-
duce one third of last years yield. The volun-
teer crops, though but few inches high, have
all 'headed cut" The grass on the plains is
completely dried up, and in consequence, the
cattle are failing very fast, and many must in
evitably perish, if the present dry weather con-
Enues. In Tulare county, where large bus-
ness is done in hog-raising, we learn from q
gentleman direct from that section, aud who is
himself In that business. that numbers of hogs
are dying off, as the clover has become very
scarce.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

GHERIFF"S SALE.-By virtue OfGn exeeu-
- ton to directed and issued out Of the Hon. District
Court of the 4h Judicial District in and for the County
of Nevada and State of California judgment rendered
in said Court the 18th day of March A. D. 1858 in "a
ofIsaac A Kennev and against H. W. Johnson JOSIAH
Rogers, Francis Barber ~ l. Hastings, Geo. w Weeh'
Henry Featherston, jeremiah Delaney, James Doughe
James Nay, and Benjamin Jones' composing the company
known the Hydraulic Company" for the sum OF sI.
teen hundred and sixty nine dollars and eenS
debt with interest the 81 ,66 from the lSs
day Of March 1858 at the late Of two per cent per mon
until paid also interest the Of $500 72 at the a
Of per per from tae date aforesaid togh
with s3S 25 costs of suit have levied upon and 'eIo
the following described property to wit AL the rgn'
title and interest of the above named defendants OF IN anu
to certain Mining Claims situated American Hill ns.I
the claims of Amos T. Laird, and known as the hydau
Mining Co.'S claims, together with Engine, Machinery
Fumes Sluices &c, thereto belonging.
all the above described property the highest bidder o
cash. in front of the Court House door in the city o. SsA
da on TUESDAY, the 9th day of April a; D. 1900 "
tween the hours Of 10 O'Clock N. and 4oelocA ~
satisfy and pay said judgment. ,.x, Noah ,sss
( w BORING, Sheriff Nevada County
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

HORRIBLE BRUTALITY.-The Placerville Index
relates diabolical outrage which occurred
near Newtown, in El Dorado county, last
Thursday. A man named Crafts who was on
horseback met Chinaman on the road near
the above place, and demanded his money, at
the same time telling the Chnaman that he
made the demand as an officer or authorized
tax collector. Poor John was u stranger at the
place, and told the ruffian that his license was
at Mud Springs. Upon that the white man dis
mounted from his horse, fastened ono end of a
rope around the Chinaman, secured the other
end to the pommel of the saddle, and then
started the horse full tilt up the road. The
animal soon became frightened and went flying
over the rocks, dragging the unlucky Celestial,
until he actually stopped from exhaustion
Some white men came to the rescue and cut
the poor fellow loose He was still alive, but
shockingly mangled, and is not expected to live.
Crafts was arrested, and taken to Placerville,
where he was to have been examined on Sun
day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

DEMOCRATIC MHETNG.AT MARYsvILLE.-The
Exprsss announces that grand mass meeting
Of the Democracy of Yuba and surrounding
counties, will be held in Marysville, on the eve
ming Of March 18th, for the purpose of express
ing their opinisns upon the present state of af-
fairs in Kansas, and the doctrine of popular
sovereignty" as reiterated in the Cincinnati
platform, and fully endorsed by the Democratic
party in the campaign of 1885, Several distin-
guishsd speakers will be present, among whom
are Joseph P. Hoge, Jas. A. McDougall, Joseph
W. McCorkle, and W. I. Ferguson.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

which arrived at San Francisco last Wedncs-
day, from Swatow, port not far from Hong
Kong, brings dates from China to the middle
of January, two weeks later than previous ad-
vices. A private letter, addressed to Messrs.
Southgate & Mitchell, of San Francisco, brought
by the Clipper, states that Governor Yeh, the
viceroy of the south eastern part of China. and
one of his high leutenants have been captured
by the allies. Yeh was kept on an English
frigate, where he was treated with the greatest
consideration.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

SECRET PoLTICAL ORGANEATIoN.-Ther is a
paragraph going the rounds to the effect that
there is secret political organization being eff
fected by the Republicans of this State, some
thing like the Know Nothing organization. No
one seems willing to claim its paternity, the
Sacramento Bee attributing its origin to the
Nevada Democrat, and that paper, in return, to
the Sonoma Democrat. So far as we are con-
cerned, we know of no such organization,
though we remember to have several times seen
the paragraph 1t is barely possible it might
have found its way into our columns, though
we do not remember that such is the case; but
was not originally published here Sonoma
Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

LATER FROM SALT LAKE.-By the arrival OF
Messrs. Ackerman and Morgan, formerly team
sters in the employ Of the suffers to the 10th
regiment, at Los Angeles, the Star has receiv-
ed intelligence from Salt Lake to the 9Th of
February. These gentlemen left Fort Bridger
in the latter part Of November with the inten-
tion of coming to California, but being unae-
uuainted with the ronte they got into the Nor
mon settlements, were taken prisoners, and
compelled to go to Salt Lake City, where they
arrived on the oath Of December. They were
treated Hospitality during their stay at Salt
Lake. and left with the mail carriers on the
9th of February. for Los Angeles, having first
procured passport" from Brigham Young
They state that about the 10th of January, an
order was made by the church, that the people
should have boxes made, which would contain
about $50 pounds, to pack their grain in them
and bring them to the elders, who would take
charge of them, and ''cache" them in the noun
tains. Another order was made, that COM
pany of 1000 men should hold themselves In
readiness to go into the mountains on the 18th
of February, aud cut off supplies coming to
the army 1t is thought that the Mormons will
endeavor to keep the troops out of the city I'M
til after the crops are gathered and secured
This they will be likely to do, as reinforcements
can scarcely have time to reach Fort Bridger
before harvest time.
The only intelligence we have from Col.
Johnson's command is that forty wagons load
ed with provisions had arrived at Fort Bridger
| from Fort Laramie; that the troops were in
good health, had plenty of provisions and good
tents, and were engaged in rebuilding Fort
Bridger. A rumor was current in Los Angeles,
that fight had occurred between the Mormons
and U. S. troops, and that the latter were de-
feated, but the Star does not credit the rumor.
A few copies of the Desert Neaos have been
received in this State, but they contain no in
formation in regard to the condition of the ar
my. The sermons of Young and Kimball, pub
lished in the Neacs. are devoted to domestic
affairs. of no interest outside Of Mormondom.
An idea may be formed of how completely the
people of Utah are subjected to the rule OF
prestcraft, from single incident related by
the News: The Legislature adjourned on the
22d OF February, and during the session not a
single negative vote was cast upon any ques-
tion
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

CONSTITUTIONAL CoSvENrIoN.-Th bill intro
duced into the Senate to call Constitutional
Convention, was defeated on the 9th instant, by
a vote of 10 ayes TO "a noes. The bill was in
troduced on the supposition that the people at
the late election voted in favor of COnven-
tion, as required by the Constitution, aud that
it only remained for the Legislature to pass an
act providing fer the election Of delegates, and
fixing the time for them to meet. There may
be difference of opinion in regard to the pro-
per construction of the clause in our Constitu-
tion, which provides for calling Convention,
but at the late election the people very gener-
ally understood that majority of all the votes
cast for members of the Legislature must be
given in favor of Convention in order to car
ry the measure. With this understanding a
great many who were opposed to Convention
neglected to vote on the question, believing
that their votes would be counted in the mega
tive.
When the question was before the people, We
favored the calling of Convention, because we
believed that the Judiciary system of the State
could be greatly improved, and that there was
no necessity of the Legislature meeting oftener
than once in two years. But had the Conven-
tion been called it would have been regarded
by many as revolutionary movement, and
two State governments, both claiming to be le-
gally established For this reason we are glad
the bill was defeated ia the Senate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

LYNCH LAW IN OREGoN.-The Ala has an ac-
count of the hanging by lynch law, at Rogue
river valley, Oregon, of an Indian who muir
dered Mr. Geysel, some three years ago. Mr..
Geysel had family, and his wife and one child
were carried into captivity by the Indians
Mrs. G. having been ransomed, pointed out the
murderer of her husband to the authorities, but
by some informaity he was discharged. The
people then took him in hand and hung him.
-Four of his accomplices have been arrested.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

BIENNIAL SEssIoNs.-The following proposed
amendments to the Constitution providing for
biennial sessions of the Legislature, passed the
Assembly on the 9th inst. Should the propos-
ed amendments be adopted by the Senate, they
will have to be submitted to the next Legisa-
ture, and then to vote Of the people, for ap-
proval or rejection:
Section 2.-The sessions Of the Legislature
shall be biennial, and shall commence on the
first Monday in January next ensuing the cleo
ton of its members, unless the Governor Of the
State shall, in the interim, convene the Legisla-
ture by proclamation.
Amendment 2.-Section three Of article four
is amended so as to read as follows:
Sec. 3.-The members Of the Assembly shall
be chosen by the qualified electors OF their res
peetive districts, at the general election, to be
held in the year one thousand eight hundred
and sxty-one, and biennial thereafter, and
their term of office shall be two years.
Amendment 3.-SectOn FIVE of article four is
amended so as to read as follows:
Sec 5.-Senators shall be chosen for term
of four years, at the same time and place as
members Of the Assembly, and no person shall
be a member of the Senate or Assembly who
mas not Deeh citizen VI lHn"oltaht VI tnc o'o'c
two years, and of the county or district for
which he shall be chosen one year next precc-
ding his election.
Amendment 4.-Section sixth Of article four
is amended SO as to read as follows:
Sec 6.-The number Of Senators shall not be
less than one-third nor more than one-half OF
the number of members of the Assembly, aud at
the first session of the Legislature after this
amendment takes effect, Senators shall be divi-
dcd by lot, as equally as may be, into two clas-
ses The seats Of the Senators of the first class
shall be vacated at the expiration Of two years
so that one half, as nearly as may be, shall be
chosen biennially
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

New DIsoovERY.-New hill diggings of ex-
ceeding richness have been discovered at EN-
pire Ranch, four miles above Downieville. AS
high as $40 TO the pan has been taken out. As
a natural consequence considerable excitement
prevails in the vicinity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

SIskI{oU TAx;-The Supervisors of Sskiyou
county have ordered that the amount of tsxes
levied upon the assessed value of taxable prom
erty shall be 50 20 on each SlOO; and also a
special capitation tax on each male inbabtant
of the county, between the ages of Is and 60
years, for support of County Hospital, 81
Yreka Union. F' V-
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

LETTERS OF APPROVAL The Sacramento Bee
states that large number of letters were for
warded by the last steamer, addressed toMessrs.
Broderick and McKibbn, assuring them that
they will be sustained by their constituents in
the course they have taken on the Lecompton
constitution
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

The DEEPEST SHAFT sank in California is up
on the quartz lode of Hayward Il Robinson, at
Sutter creek. aud is 3l5 feet deep. The quail
ity of the rock has improved as the shaft has
gone down, and it now pays $50 per ton. This
shows the ineXhaustible wealth of the veins of
gold bearing quartz
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17
A ONvTNTsTR ATOR'S SALE.-Notice is hereby

A DpTINTsTRATOR'S SALE'-Notiee is hereby
"A given that pursuance Of an order o. sac aoe .n
for the County Of Nevada and State Of California viii ssa
at public auction front Of the Court House door N sne
70 ock NJ of that day. the following described prop
ort belonging to the estate of JOHN McNULTY deceased
10 iii. Five shares in the Eureka Lake Company, so
,tv beine located in the Township of Eureka County
r. Tevsda and of which said John AcNulty died sen
ed and are now belonging to the estate Of said deca
and that such sale viii be for cash.
patcd March 18th A. D. 1855. .a-.r r
HENRY McSUETY, Administrator
NV the Eytate 4 John NeNuty decsasen'
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

SAN PEDRo.-A new wharf is being construct
ed at San Pedro by Mr.. Banning, for accelera-
ting the shipment of passengers and mercban.
dize, TO and from the steamers and sailing ves-
se!s frequenting the harbor of San Pedro The
pier is to be extended three hundred feet emo
stages of the tide. ~ "''
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

Four DOOMED MEN.-Judge Creamer has SEN
fenced Samuel Stevenson and three Cinnamon
to suffer the extreme penalty on the 18th Of
April. The Cinnamon were convicted ~ Al.
murder Of n. V. B. Griswold, near Jackson. and
sfeVsnton, fer the murder Of A. HesteIler
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

The ATTACHMENT LAw.-The bill introduced
into the Senate by Mr. Ferguson, amcndatory
of the attachment law, has passed that body.
This bill repeals the odious features of our
present attachment law, and is the best one
which has been introduced for that purpose
We trust the bill will uow pass the Assembly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

LATE FROM SoNoRA.-The San Diego Herald
is informed by gentleman, arrived from Fort
Yuma, that there is quite stampede" of the
citizens ofSonora, who have rendered them
selves obnoxious to the Gandara party, and
that parties are daily arriving at the Fort from
that distracted and God-forsaken country
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

PARDoN.-Otto S. Robel. convicted In the Re-
sorder's Court of Sacramento, on the I'd Of
February last, of petit larceny, and sentenced
TO the chaiu-gang for ninety days, has been par
dOnsd BY the Governor. A person who has
been sent to the State Prison, has confessed the
theft for which Robel was sentenced, and the
Recorder, Marshal and policemen of Sacramen-
10 asked the pardon of the Governor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

MUNICIPAL NoMINATIoNs.-Th Democracy of
Marysvile have made the following nomna-
tons for municipal officers: For Mayor, Peter
Decker /; for Marshal, p. J. Welch; City
Clerk, Chas NJ. Gorham; Treasurer, A. G.
Soue; Assessor, H. Barnett. An independent
ticket has also been nominated, headed by D.
w. G. Rice, for Mayor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

Reservoirs BRoKEN.-One night last week,
two reservoirs belonging to Fisk Co.'S Ditch
on the Eureka Ridge, broke. 1t is supposed
the break in the upper reservoir was occasoned
by the operations of gophers while it was dry.
The rush of water of course broke the embank-
ment below, and carried down into the creek
great mas of clay, gravel, and timbers. filling
up fumes belonging to Gibson g. Co. so badly
that it will cost 5000 to reft the work. What
the damage to the ditch Co. is we are not ap-
prised; but it must be heavy.-Sierrd Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

JoHN's SPEcuLATToN.-A piece of quartz and
gold, of five pounds weight, was found in
Hume on West Weaver Creek A Chinaman
bought it for $780, He took it to an assayer
who told him it was worth five ounces; but the
Chinaman thought it was worth more. assayed
1t himself with hammer and got thirty-seYen
ounces-over $600.-Tinty Journal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

VANDALISM IN AUBURN-Some scoundrels in
Auburn recently set fire to the late residence of
tho negro Brace, and others took possession of
his ranch to prevent the property from passing
to his brother.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

LAcER-The Amador Ledger says that during
one Sunday night recently at Mokelumne Hill,
in one lager beer celler, one hundred and twen-
ty gallons of lager was consumed, and cites tha t
circumstance as an evidence of increasing tenn
perance
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

STEAMER NEws.-The steamer Sonora, with
dates from New York to Feb goth, is hourly
expected. We shall issue an extra Immediately
on her arrival, if the telegraph wires are in
working order.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

RAN.-From telegraphic dispatches received
in this place, we learn that it was raining yes
terday afternoon in San Francisco, San Jose
and Benica.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

DAGUERREorYPEs.-Thos wanting pictures In III. h.A-
est style ofthe art should call at the Gallery Mr..
Rudolph in the Democrat building Broad street. Ns,.a
Glass Pictures AmbrOtypes also made for those VII.
desire them. tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

MURDER TRIAL.-The case of Marion Whit
hurst, indicted for the murder of A. A. Mason,
In Placer county, in May last, was on trial last
week in San Francisco, whittier it had been re-
moved. The case had not been concluded on
Saturday evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

FIRE AT Los ANGELEs.-A destructive fire
occurred at Los Angeles on the 25th ult The
loss is variously estimated at from $4,000 to
10000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

GARDEN SEEDS Those desiring fresh Garden Seed, =.
hereby notified to purchase them at spenees Drug ,,o,
No q Commercial street. Nevada whore large ,.o,,
ment can be found.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

MAN KILLED.-A man named Richard Bl....
German. was killed on Thursday mOrn;n.'
March 11th, in his claim on Wood Greek. p., ps..
Sonora, by the caving Of bank Of earth !.
him while at work.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

A GERMAN LoDGE.-A German Lodge Of F.
d A. Masons, called Hermann Lodge, has been
established in San Francisco, under dispensa-
ton from the Grand Lodge of California.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

CHICKEN STEALNG.-A Justice in Ell Dorado
recently, in the case of two Cinnamon for chick
en- stealing, decided that each delinquent should
pay fine Of six dellars for the larceny, and six
dollars each for the eleven stolen fowls!
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

The ARcHY CAsE-The case of the negro Ar
chy was to have been Investigated by Judge
Freelon, of San Francisco, on Monday. Sew
eral days will probably be occupied in examin-
ing the case.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

For SALEM. J. O'Leary, advertises n cen.
trolling interest in the State Journal newman,
and job printing Office. for sale.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

TuEATRIcALs ABRoAD.-The good people of
Ballarat, Australia, are in ecstaces over the
hstrionic performances of Miss Provost.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

DIscHARGED.--A number of hands employed
on the government works at Mare Island, have
been discharged
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

FoR ARIzoNA.-A meeting of parties desirOus
Of emigrating to Arizona, was held in San Fran
cisco, last week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17
DIED.

In this city, March 11th, JANE EMILY, daughter Of
and Catharine IobdeI aged II years and months
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-03-17

choice Of berths the Atlantic steamers Is secured
by the early purchase Of tickets in San Francisco
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29
DIR ENLARGEMENT.

Alter much delay, we issue the E"qH'r'f To-
day in its enlarged size, with new type. We
have surrendered very much Of this issue 10
our CITY and local editors so that the business
~capacity of Richmond may be fully compre-
hended by the many visitors now IN the CITY
The appearance of our paper will much I'M,
prove after tho newness Of our machinery ana
type has become a little smoothed by wear,
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rpuv WASHINGTON

wA,,rxaTos. ort. 35,h.-The STAT !'..
m.r, has neither received officially no. W. !,
anvti,ino recently concerning GcIe'a! ),
o.. movements. The orders. ho"c'ef
,o;ore issuscd To- the federal officer, -: ~
ycntion of the violation Of the "'''f"'"'
remain in full force. -.
Hon. j. clancy Jonr-, the new! u"
m;n;,t.r to Austria. lcavcS fox |ienni u
,n,rr Be- his ~rr,:racy i-o" tons:'>,:
phelps. of Missouri, q ieiHoeFa:' !, m ..
IL, Of the committee Of way, ana ''sa :,
n,rj;amrn,ary u>ase be followed VIII -
chairman next session.
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REIGN IMPORTS And EXPORTS FOR
TIE LAST FISCAL YEAR

We have be.n unabls To ascertain the value o. foreign
lnpo.,s,ions, by our merchants. through New York, but
know Il to he large. or these goods the amount only OF
81, $50 was brought here under warehouse h"nds, And the
duties paid In Richmond; the remaining paid duties IN New
York.
Our direct foreign importations to tbs port eonsS''dch chief
ly Of Coffee, Sugar. Moiasses, Plaster and Guane.
Oar foreign export. consisted of a great variety OF "ri'
cle.. bu, those Of chief value we're Tobacco and flour.
ps;err,n- for a tu;urs article 4 more detailed secoun. OF
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PIGMENTS,
RECONCILIATION.
The different kinds OF manufacturing and mechanical
establishments number. ~
Number Of persons employed, including prinri'
pals. clerks and operatives, 500
Amount Of capital invested in the necessary tools
and machinery, i.sl9,i9s
Amour, Of capital Invested In the real estate o.
cupicd by these establishments, i,d09,270
Total anoun, o.! produc, In lo months, l?,;-S,S 30
No estimate Is made In the above Of a capital invested IN
raw materials.
1t Is but proper TO state tina. several Of the establishments
named, such rs the Nail Factory, Cotton Factories. &c, are
located outside OF this city; hut are owned and managed In
Rics;uond, and al Heir business transactions are dated
in Il.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1858-10-29

our Import and Export trade, foreign and domestic, anil
also Of the manufacture and eSpor. Of Tobacco ami fi""',
We conclude by stating that nearly all cur manufacturer
Tobacco is exported. hu, mostly c"a,tsi--; that .''l2 : mus
Of Leaf Tobacco and Stem, we're exported to foreign eouh'
tries, and about $3.50 coa'twi-e, AMI that the larger Part oil
our own manufacture Of Flour, which amounted I" near!
5Ii 90 hbl. was exported 10 foreign countries, 'iuring the
past year. and that the average value Of Tobacco. per hhd'
rs entered a, the Custom House during the last fiscal year
ending June 3o,h. Is tl57, and 81 Flour Is = p.
POPUL ALTON AND PROPERTY OF RICH
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l2;h. Our extensive lS: Of exchanges will give them an
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