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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

SrRAMsHIP MATTERS. Among the passengers
by the steamship Cortes are Capt. j. 7. Wright,
long known as the steamboat commodore of the
Pacific. and Wm. S. Freeman, Esq, recently of
the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company.
These gentlemen have arrived for the purpose
of taking the agency on this coast of the newly
Incorporated steamship company, known by the
name of the Atlantic and Pacific Steamship
Company, incorporated 10 the city of New York.
and possessing on the Pacific the steamship Ori-
zaba. Uncle Sam, Cortes, Sierra Nevada, and
the Champion, new and superior iron steam
ship, on her way around the Horn. The ships
on the Atlantic are the Northern Light, North
Star, Ariel, Moses Taylor; and those running to
New Orleans, the Daniel Webster. Empire City
and New Granada. The company's affairs are
controlled by President and Board of Direc-
tors. among whom are Commodore Vanderbilt,
President; Charles Morgan, Moses Taylor, Mar
shal 0. Roberts Directors; d. b. Allen, Secre-
tary and agent in New York.-S. 4, telegram.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

ARRIVAL OF THE CoRTKz.-The mail steamer
Cortez arrived at San Francisco last Saturday
morning, having left Panama Nov. 9th. The
steamer was ne early two weeks behind time, and
the most painful anxiety was felt for the safety
Of the passengers. The intelligence Of her ar.
rival, and the safety Of the passengers, was q
great relief to those who had relatives and
friends on board. Some ten or fifteen residents
Of Nevada county have been waiting near three
weeks at San Francisco to meet their families
who were on board. The detention was occa.
stoned by the North Star running on cora
reef, Oct 25th, Off Plana, one of The Bahama
Islands, where she lay for elk days and ten
hours. After throwing overheard some 45t
tons Of coal, and tightening the vessel by land
ing the passengers on the islands, she was final
ly got off uninjured. The steamer then pro
ceeded on her voyage, stopping at Kingston
for coal and provisions, and arrived at Aspin
wall Nov. Sth. The Cortez encountered very
severe gale, Off Tehuantepec, on the 18th and
18th inst, and old seamen pronounced the wea
ther more boisterous than any they had ever
encountered on the Pacific.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

FROM ST. LOUIS TO SACRAMENTO IN SIX DAYS.
Mr.. Haworth, President Of the California Stage
Company, says he is prepared to enter into con-
tract with the Government to run daily Overland
Mail between Sacramento and St. Louis, for 81 000,-
placed at fourteen days from city to city, He says
in addition, that he wonld make the time in twelve
days oftener than in fourteen and that he would
also contract to run horse express between those
two points, carrying letters by weight and make the
time regularly in six days between st. Louis and
Sacramento.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

MURDER AT BEAR VALLEY.-A young man
named Alexander Stewart, was shot through the
head and instantly killed at Bear Valley, Mariposa
county, on the 10th inst, by Andy Ross. The fight
began between the deceased and man named
Dougherty, and originated in dispute about gam
bling transaction in which the sum of two dollars
was involved. VIM. Lancaster, familiarly known as
"Red, interfered, and few blows passed, when
Stewart ran out, followed by Ross, who struck him
several blows with six shooter, and finally shot
him in the head, and then ran. Upon examination
II was found that he was cut in two places in the
side. Ross and Lancaster Immediately left, and Of
icers started in pursuit of them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

KANSAS CONSTITUTIONAL ELEOTIoN.-The ofi.
cial returns of the vote in Kansas, on the Wy.
andott Constitution, have been announced the
Board OF Canvassers, consisting of the Cover.
nor, Secretary OF State, aud President Of the
Constitutional Convention, having met at the
Territorial Capital and declared the result
The vote ia as follows: For the Constitution
l0,4l9; against, $3.50. Majority for the Con.
stltution, 1889. The total vote OF the Terri.
tory was 1884. The election was the most
quiet, and perhaps the faires!, Of any ever held
in Kansas, and the vote is regarded as fair
indication OF the strength OF the antislavery
and pro-slavery parties In the Territory. Esti.
mating tho number Of inhabitants at six for ev.
cry voter, would make the total population oi
the Territory 95,694-some $500 more than re.
quired by the English act as qualification for
admission as State. There has been no census
taken, however, as required by that act, but Il
is not improbable that the Senators who voted
for the act will take the ground that its provis.
ions are substantially complied with, and thus
no serious objection win be made to the admis.
sion Of Kansas as a State. The bill Of admis-
sion will pass the House of Representatives, IL
necessary, over the Presidents veto.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30
LETTER FROM OMEGA.

OMEGA, Nov. 9th, 1859.
Editor DeD0crat-With us the winter has fairly
commenced, and this is truly snowy region. Ihe
rain set in in good earnest last Monday and contin-
ued until Wednesday, when it commenced showing,
and did not slacken until Friday night, at which
time it had fallen to the respectable depth of two
and half feet. Mr.. Oln left here on Friday morn
ing with his stage, and imagine he had an inter-
esting time, as the road completely blocked by
noon the same day. The snow is not so deep, how
ever, as to put final stop to teaming to this place
To-day a company mustered and went out to break
the road for teams. They report it passable now
Tomorrow pack train will be in, that will COM
pete the work, and until another storm the roads
will be in good condition for sleighing.
cannot for the life of me, imagine what great
crime the people Of this part Of the country have
committed, that they should be visited at this early
day with such an uncalledfor amount ofsnow. II
was unlocked for by all-even the old '52 settlers
think it an iregularity almost intolerable The mi
ners had not laid in their winters supplies, the mer-
chants had but small stocks on hand, andnow there
is not pound Of -four or butter to be bought IN
town-an interesting place, indeed. Another great
disadvantage to the convenience and comfort OF the
people generally is, that the storm found them with
empty wood-houses, and to get wood out Of snow
bank and then make fire out of the same, is of all
things trying to mans patience. Heavens, what
a time-corns, with tight boots is more endurable
Being among the victims of negligence in the wood
housing precaution, l am now lowering over q
few wet pine sticks, the blue smoke and mournfu
singing Of which brings fresh to my mind, recolec
tions Of days and nights spent here during that
memorable winter of 1852, when we gathered woot
from under seven feet Of snow, and how l would i'm.
agine the Kissing Of the fire, Ito which was COM
PEELED to listen) was rebuking me for leaving my
charming little black-eyed girl far behind. was
an emigant then, and like Joe Bowers, l have had
the gol dayndea news from home that you ever did
hear.
All mining operations are suspended for the pres
ent. The Omega Ditch Co. had the misfortune to
lose two or three hundred feet Of their fume at the
head of the grade. They are now making every ex-
erton to replace it, at great cost, but should any
considerable amount of fall before they get the
water running, it will be useless affair until spring
which will greatly impair the mining facilities Of
this place. There was strike among the miners,
some two weeks ago. to bring water down to twelve
and half cents an inch, but they failed to accom-
plish their object. Yours &c. CHIPPS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30
BaItimore Election. .

On our first page win be found some account
Of the election in Baltimore, held on the I'd inst.
Taken altogether, It was the most disgraceful
and outrageous affair that ever occurred in an
American city. The rovdies, who seem to
outnumber the peaceable citizens, took posses
sion of the polls, and in most of the wards al
lowed none but members Of their own party to
vote. II appears that gang of rowdies from
Washington were on the ground, aud assisted
the Baltimore roughs 10 driving peaceable cti-
zens from the polls. The Reform party made a
vigorous stand for their rights In the early part
of the day, but at three O'Clock in the after
noon, having been driven from every ward ex-
eept the eighth, they retired from that also, to
avoid further bloodshed. Mr.. Preston, the
Democratic candidate for Congress, was badly
beaten over the head with "billy," and at last
accounts be was lying in critical condition.
1t was reported that q large delegation Of Bal
timore rowdes had left for New Orleans, to su-
perintend the election which took place on the
7th inst, and 1t was feared that the scenes at
Baltimore would be re-enacted at New Orleans
The Americans In Baltimore, at last accounts,
were rejoicing over their victory. but the Re-
formers conteDded that nothing resembling an
election had been held. II. Winter Davis is
doubtless reelected to Congress, as the returns
will be made out, but If the Representatives
have any respect for themselves they will re-
fuse to admit any one from the Baltimore Dis
trict to seat In the House, until fair elec-
tion can be held. The next House Of Repre-
sentatives will be controlled by men who re-
sisted and refused to legalize, the outrageous
election frauds In Kansas; we shall see in what
light they view the equally outrageous frauds
perpetrated In Baltimore. The proper way to
treat such pretended election, is to refer tho
matter back to the people, with the understand
ing that no election will be regarded as valid
in which voters are excluded from the polls by
violence.
The Baltimore rowdies have given that city
an unenviable notoriety.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

AxTIMoNY.-A German Monk, named BAIL
Valentine, made the discovery of this metal
1t is said that he threw some of it to the hogs
and observing that it purged them violently,
after which they became fat, he concluded to
purge aud then fatten his brother monks, and
accordingly gave them dose. But the physi-
cal constitution of the monks proved to be diff.
ferent from that of the hogs, for in place of
fattening they died. hence the name of antimo-
ny, or anti-monk. This metal, says the Mer-
chants Magazine, although suggestive of a
vOmit, is largely employed in the arts, such as
the preparation OF some enamels and other
vtirous articles, bu. principally in type and
stereotype metals.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

Reverdy johnson on Popular Sovereignty.
A dispatch from Washington says that a
pamphlet is about to be published in that city,
by Hon. Reverdy johnson, entitled Remarks
on Popular Sovereignty, as maintained and de-
MED, respectively, by Judge Douglas and Attor-
ney General Black" Mr.. johnson establishes
the following propositions:
Fyr-That Congress has right to prohibit slavery
In the unorganized Territories.
Sond-That Congress has power to prohibit slavery
in territories after they have been organized under
the Territorial Governments.
TrdThat Congress has power to establish slavery
in Territory Slavery is the creature Of positive law
which may exist either by statute or custom.
F5ld-That if Congress neither prohibin nor es-
tabsh slavery in Territory connot legslate to protect
or regulate it. -s-
Fifh-Territorial governments can admit protect
exclude slavery, at any time during their existence.
In conclusion Mr.. johnson asserts that the
doctrine of Poplar Sovereignty. maintained
from first to last by Judge Douglas, and now
20 violently assaled by the Attorney General
and the Administration, has borne the clearest
and most explicit sanction of Congress, the Gin
cinnat Convention, and President Pierce, and
above all, OF President Buchanan. Had the
people not firmly believed in the sincerity Of
President Buchanan5 } declaration, that "the
people of a Territory, like those Of State,
shall decide for themselves whether slavery
shall or shall not exist within their limits" be
would now have been enjoying the quiet and
leisure Of Wheatland instead of occupying his
present position.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

TRIAL OF THE IEsURREcrIoNIsTs. trial OF
the parties engaged in the insurrection at Har-
per's Ferry was progressing rapidly, at last 40
counts from the East. Brown and two other
prisoners named Coppee and Green, had beon
convicted, and Brown was sentenced to be hung
on Friday. Dec. I'd. The others had not been
sentenced. Brown made a speech previous to
being sentenced, in which he stated that his on
ly object was to free the slaves, and that the
men who acted with him had Joined of their
own accord, and not by his persuasion. He re-
ceived the verdict of the jury and the sentence
of the court with apparent indifference. A dis
patch to the New York Herald, Of Nov. 4th,
states that Cook, who was second in command
under Brown, will be tried in the U. s. District
Court, and that Senators Seward, Hale, and
Wilson, Horace Greeley, and others, will be
summoned as witnesses. The most important
document found in possession of the nsurrec.
tionists, yet published, was what purported to
be the proceedings Of convention held at Chat
ham, Canada West, on the 9Th of May, 1858.
The convention met pursuant to q call Of Old
Brown, for the purpose Of forming "PrOvis.
ional Constitution and Ordinance for the peo.
Pile of the United States" The names of forty
fve persons appear as members Of the convcn-
tion among whom were most of those engaged
In the affair at Harper's Ferry.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

WAsHoE.-From San Francisco paper, we
learn that two thousand four hundred ounces of sill
yer, which has been extracted from the ore brought
from Washoe Territory, was deposited in the Mint
last week. Two furnaces were erected in San Fran
cisco to smelt these ores; each party commenced
operations about the same time with equal quanti-
ties or ore and the result in part, of the expert
ment made by one party, is the ore deposited. The
other party failed in the experiment The silver is
worth little more than dollar an ounce.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

Ell DORADO ELEoroN.-An election was held
in FL Dorado county last Saturday, for an As
semblyman, in place of Col. Robertson, deceas.
ed. The candidates were, John Conness, anti
Lecompton Democrat; A. D. Rock, Admins.
tration; and Mr.. Bates, Independent The re.
suit Is not known. A correspondent Of the
Union gives the vote Of nine precincts, in which
Conness was 444 ahead of Rock, and intmatet
that Conness is elected. The independent G an,
didate received only few scattering votes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

Iowa. census Of Iowa. taken during the
present year, shows total population of 63s,-
$40, of whom 2,sO6 are males and SOC, 74s
females. According to the census of 1850, the
number of inhabitants in the State was 49,, ,2l4.
The population has thus more than trsbled in
nine years. The census of next year will doubt
less show corresponding increase of popula.
ton in all the Western States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30
A DMINIsTRATOR's sALE.-In Probat.

A DMlNISTRATOR'S SALE.-In Probate
"A Court, County ofNevada in the estate ofRichard L.
Prouty deceased.
Notice hereby given that in pursuance Of order
OF the Probate Court Of said County the undersigned
Win sell at public auction, to the highest bidder Sat
uroay the 24h day of December D. 1852 at IL O'Clock
81 IN front ofthe Cherokee Hotel the following described
real estate, lying and being in Cherokee, Bridgeport
township viz All that certain town Lot on the south
side OF Main street. adjoining the lot OF Campbell on the
west and Bulacker the east side thereof with the
buildings and tenements. Also other lot of land sit
uaed the north side of said Main street adjoining the
lots Of Morgan and Putnam the west and the lots Of
Cassidy Co. and Jerry Morrison the east side thereof
Terms Cash. D. P. CUMMINGS
9-td Administrator.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

THE SroRM.--The papers below speak of q
severe storm of rain and wind, commencing or
Thursday night, and continueing some twenty
four hours. AT San Francisco and Sacramento
considerable damage was oCcasloned by the
wind. II rained very hard In this section al
the same time, and we learn that considerable
quantities Of snow fell in the mountains, but
tho wind was not unusually severe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

JAMES G. JOSEs, Ex-Governor, and promi-
nent politician of Tennessee, died at Memphis,
Oct. 2sth, after lingering illness. Mr.. Jones
was Governor for the two terms between ls4l
aud lS45, defeating James K. Polk in both elec-
tions. He was afterwards u S. Senator during
the term ending in 1857 elected as whig but
joining the Democracy on the death of the whig
party.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

AN OvERDosE.-A resident of Sacramento, on
Thursday evening last, took two spoonfus OF laud-
anum for the purpose Of quietng his nerves, as he
says, and came very near "kicking the bucket" in
consequence. 1t being discovered an hour or two
after that he had fallen into state OF torpor, from
whichhe couldnot be aroused physicians were called
antidotes administered, and the patient exercised
freely until three o'clock the next morning when he
was deemed out of danger.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPEARANcE.-Mr.E L. R. Mof-
fet, resident Of Petaluma, has been missing since
Sunday evening, the Goth inst He was last seen at
the fremont House, San Francisco. He had dis
posed Of his interest in the steamer Rambler, on
Saturday and had $4,000 in cash. Foul play is
suspected. He has wife and three children at
Petaluma
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

GREAT FAILURE--A large failure has taken
place in Russia, where speculation of all kinds
has lately been rife. The house is that of AL
exieff Il Co., Moscow, and their liabilities are
said to amount to S3,000,000 So vast is the
disaster, that the Russian government is expect
ed to interpose. 1t has been brought about by
speculation in sugar, indigo aud other produce.
The firm had high repute, and the principal
partners inherited from their father SIS, 600 900.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30
A DMINIsrRAToR,s sALE.-m Probate

N Court in the matter Of the estate Of Thomas Sever
ance deceased
Notice hereby given that in pursuance Of an order Of
the Probate Court the undersigned administrator Of said
deceased will sell at public auction to the highest bidder
Saturday the oath day Of December A. d. 1859 at
O'Clock NJ on Phelps H the following described estate
and interestin Mining Claims lying and being on the
said Phelps Hi viz One undivided oneeghtb Interest
in Mining Claims known as the Webber claims the said
interest belonging TO the estate of said deceased Also
one undivided half ofa Log Cabin said claims
Terms Cash, on confirmation of sale by The Probate
Court.
9-td JOHN NYE Administrator
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

SCHOOL CENSUS OF SrERRA.--The number Of
children in Sierra county, between the ages Of
four and eighteen, according to the school CEN
sus just taken, is 459; under four, s0S; total,
852. or the whole number, 4S3 we're born in
California
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

New INTENTIONAL locomotive has been con-
strnoted in England that carries enormous
loads where the grade is not very steep. on their
ordinary carriage roads. One of them has
been shipped to the Arizona Copper Mining Co.
They propose taking their freight to Fort Yu.
ma with it. The machine is called Barran's
Traction Engine.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

JOHN G. RrEs, editor and publisher Of the
Congressional Globe, was recently 10 Evans
vile, Indiana. He went in his plain, unObtru.
sive way, and spent the day in tracing the
changes Of twenty-five years, at which period
he was clerk in bank at that place, and il
was lot until be was about to leave in the cars
that be was discovered by bis old acquaintances
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

In this city Nov. 24th Mr. N. t. JONES' aged abOu, !,
years.
Mr. Jones was native of Morgan county Georgia bv,
Las resided in Nevada since 1885, and followed the bu
ness Of mining. He well and favorably known i,
this community, intelligent high minded man n,
spected as good citizen and leaves large circle Of A.
quantances and friends TO his loss He leayss ps
family
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

DESTRUCTIVE FIREs.--A destructive fire oC
Cured in New Orleans. on the night Of Nov
I'd. Sixty dwellings were destroyed, and the
losses are stated at $250,ooo. The ire was the
work of an ineendiary.
ON the night of Nov. Sd, block Of about
twenty-five wooden tenements in 81. Louis, was
destroyed by Gres Loss about $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

GERRrTT SMTH.-Some New York paper, hav-
ing stated that Gerritt Smith voted for Fremont
in 1856, Smith has published denial. He says
he could not vote for Fremont or any one who
recognizes law for slavery, without sacrifice
of his principles. he has also denied that he
had any knowledge of the intended insurrection
at Harpers Ferry.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

THE MORMON DELEeArE.--Mr. Hooper, the
Delegate elect to Congress, from Utah Terri,
tory, at last accounts was stopping at his old
home In st. Louis. A letter from that place
says he Is well qualified in one respect for a
seat in the Hall Of Representatives, and for as.
ISOLATION with the members. He takes down
whlskey In good large draughtS, and with great
apparent relish.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30
RAILROAD SuRvEY.-The Auburn Herald. a.
luding to the survey Of a railroad from tina
place to Nevada. SAYS.

Auuiuk w shV SURVEY VI lhillOHu iIOnu tuh'
place to Nevada, says:
The Nevada DRMooRAr Is In error in stating that Sher
Day, Esq, has offered to extend line of railroad
survey from Auburn to Nevada giving estimates Of cost
etc. for $500 On being spoken to TO the probable cost
OF rapid reconosance Of route between the two places
which would consist in taking elevations with an ansrod
barometer examining by the eye the intervening country
and perhaps claiming distances (wtout running levels
his reply has been, probably five six hundred dollars
Mr.. Day has not made any offer, but suppose would
undertake survey at reasonable rates, II Nevada
friends desire TO know something OF the practicabty OF
line to their town. II would be impossible TO make
full survey above indicated for the sum Of s0oo
Our informant was doubtless mistaken in re-
gard to the character Of the survey. The peo
pie of Nevada are perfectly satisfied that the
construction Of a failroad from Auburn to thll
place Is entirely practicable, and there are moi
more than two or three places on the route
that would require heavy grading. What Il
wanted is thorough survey of the route, and
an estimate Of the cost, as that 8 the nrSt prac
ticable step that can be taken towards the con-
struction Of the road.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

CAUGHT DEER.-On Monday, near Alpha, q
man came across q young deer which he run
into ditch aud caught. When our informant
saw him, he was leading the deer home with a
string, which be happened to have in his poCk-
at, with The intention Of demonstrating the ami
NAL
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

SACRED SILvER.-A few days ago, six thousand
ounces of silver was deposited in the San Francisco
Mint, for coinage, that had been taken from the
Catholic churches in Mexico. 1t was seized and
eonfscated by the Liberal party, and sold to the
highest bidder. 1t is said to be very pure, and will
coin some eight thousand dollars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30

FUNERAL or Mr.. MAsoS.-The remains of Mr.
Mason, late U. s. Minister to France, were
brought home, and the funeral ceremonies took
place at Richmond, Va, Dot slst. The pro-
cession was very imposing, there being large
military escort, and an immense concourse Of
citizens His remains were buried in the Hol.
lywood Cemetery, near the tomb of President
Monroe
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-30
MASONIC NOTICE.

The members Of IKE Nevada Royal Arch Chapter.
No. 6, F. & A. NJ, are hereby notified that the an.
nual election Of officers will take place at the Stated
Meeting, held at Masonic Hall, Nevada, on Monday
evening Dec. 9th 1859. A punctual attendance Of
all the members is requested. By order of
CHAS. MARSH, NJ. E. HIP.
]. T. RUDOLPH. Secretary.