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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

SuRe1cAL.-Drs. Ryer and Spotasi recently per-
formed surgical operation at Stockton, worthy oil
record. A man named John Magner, as we learn
from the Argus, had been kicked by a horse with
mcb forceas to fracture the skull, driving several
pieces into the brain. The pieces Of bone renamed
mbedded in the brain for several days, and the man
was finally thrown into continuous convuisionS'
The above named physicians being called upon
made an examination, and ascertaining the facts
proceeded to extract the pieces of skull, and in do
inc so. removed so much of the injured portion OF
the brain that an egg placed in the hole would have
been fairly hidden from sight. All this was done
without impairing the mans mind, and the bumps
there located by phrenoogists, and thus despoied'
exhibited no lack of powers imputed to them by
those versed in that belief In auding to this and
another similar case, the Argus says:
We learn that the cutting off Of portions OF the
BRAIN or probing and drawing from it fragments OF
the skull that may be imbedded in it, is untelt by
the patient. He feels only the cutting or drawing
back the skin of the head while the slicing tne
brain is painless. The basin presents the appear
ance Of dirty new cheese, cuts like it. and such ope-
ration upon the former is painless as 1t is upon
the latter. The portion Of the brain injured or
stirred by fragment Of skull is incapable ofregan-
ing its first state. 1t is spoiled material; and we
learn that it is considered bad practice to do otner-
wise than cut It Oft.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

ONE MILLION MUsKETs WANTED.--Gen. Carl
baldi, the leader of the patriot ferces of Italy
has appealed TO the Italians throughonts The
world, and particularly to those residing in'tAe.
United States, for material aid in the cause Of
Italy. A subscription for the purchase OfOue~
million of muskets has been initiated, and a.
meeting of the Italians was held at San Fran.
cisco last Wednesday evening, to facilitaAeAhis ,,
object. A committee of Italians, elected at The
meeting, have issued an appeal in which they
say: .tt- ~ Il
They bumbly solicit the cooperation aad
patronage of the liberal press Of California, in
cause so highly patriotic.
The war which now menaces Italy, divested
as it is from all foreign impulses, becomes 9,
war purely national. Therefore. whoever is
endowed with the sacred principles OF liberty
and knows how to appreciate the freedom and
independence of his own country, ought to con-
cur for the independence of nation cursed
with the double bonds Of Austrian and Papal
thraldom.
The despotism of Europe wishing to lead us
back, through the horrors of the Inquisition, to
the days of the middle ages, daro (profaning
the holy name of religon) to ordain q crusade
against Italy, and to menace the laws chosen
by her people. 1t is then, the duty Of the pa
trots of all nations to oppose against the league
| of the wicked, league Of freed men.
The subscribers, therefore, relying on the no.
BILE sentiments of the Americans, doubt not that
they will answer this appeal, especially il you
will condescend to afford them your assistance
through your estimabe paper
Benjamin Davidson, Esq, banker and Consul
of His Majesty, the King Of Sardinia, has kindly
rendered his service, and will receive the money
through the agents of our Committee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

A SHOOTING APFAIR-The Puget Sound papers
contain an account of shooting affair which re-
Gently took place at Olympia Washington Territory
where a certain Mr.. S. and Mr. c. had row
about the wife of the former. 1t appears that Mrs
s. wanted to buya sewing machine, but her lord and
master would not give her the necessary money to
pay for it. She therefore borrowed the amount from
Mr.. C. Thereupon Mr.. S. got jealous, armed him.
self with shot gun and sought out his supposed ri
val. The latter armed himself with pistol. They
met in the highway fired and both parties fell dead
apparently. Mr.. s., however, soon arose, went
to the authorities and delivered himselfup as muir
derer. When he was gone Mr. c., also arose, shook
himself and went home. Instead Of tragedy, the
affair turned out a regular burlesque.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

CONFIRMATION OF LAND CLAIM.-Judge Hoff
man, of the U. S. District Court, rendered de-
cision on the 9th inst, confirming the claim of
Peter Sherreback to tract of land situated on
Rincon Hill, San Francisco, eight hundred
varas square. The land and improvements
thereon is now estimated to be worth over o
million of dollars. The claim had been reject
ed by the California Land Commissioners, and
the case will now doubtless be carried to the
Supreme Court of the United States. The de.
cisiOn has created considerable excitement in
San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

TEE CALIFORNIA PREss.--The Sacramento
Standard, Of Monday, has some comments upon
the course pursued by what II terms the "oppo-
sltlon press" during the late political canvass,
and says Of them, "There was no falsehood too
gross, no slandsr too vile, no falshcation too
outrageous for them to circulate" This lam
guage would have been very appropriate, had
it referred to the Administration press, for q
more vile, lying, scurrilous set Of papers never
existed in any State OF the Union, during the
present generation at least. The Standard was
not by any means the worst Of its party papers;
but among all the Opposition press" 1t would
not be possible to find one that stopped so low,
or resorted to as much scurrility, during the
late canvass, as even that paper II Is not Civ
en- to oil men to see themselves as others sec
them, and we imagine the editor Of the Standard
is ono Of those TO whom that gift Is denied. He
sets up the administration press as standard
OF political courtesy The devil inculcating
the precepts Of morality to q congregation OF
devout christians, would bo equally appropriate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

SUICIDE OF PRIsoNER.-Robert keenan,, con-
fined in the Butte county jail charged with the mur-
der Of Burr, in August 1858, committed suicide on
the evening Of the 4th inst, by hanging himself to
bar of his cell door with his neck-handkerchief.
Keenan, had been tried three times. On the first
trial the jury failed to agree the second trial result
ed in his conviction, but the Court granted him a
third trial, because it was ascertained that one of
the jurors not citizen, which also resulted in
his conviction. He then appealed to the Supreme
Court and that tribunal granted him fourth trial,
which would have come up at the February term OF
the District Court.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

NEw YORK ELECrIoN.-The result of the elec-
tion in New York for Secretary of State, and
some other Offices was still in doubt at latest
advices, and the vote for some of the opposing
candidates is so close that the question will not
be settled until the official count is made. There
is probability that one or more of the Demo-
cratic candidates who were endorsed by the
Americans are elected; while the Republican
candidates who were endorsed by the Ameri-
cans are elected by large majority.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

THE agent OF the San Francisco Cleaner, who
signs himself c., in a communication to that
paper, takes occasion to make an uncalled for
fling at one Of our citizens. On reading the
article referred to one would suppose that the
newspaper agent and correspondent had taken
advantage of his position to abuse man be-
cause he refused to subscribe for his paper, on
the regular back-mailing principle 1t ap-
pears, however, that there is mutual and old
standing dislike between Mr.. l.. aud Mr.. G.,
and the article was penned to crafty person
al pique. The course of Mr.. c., would have
been less reprehensible had be kept within the
bounds Of truth for his statement is false in
almost every particular. The gentleman refer
red TO never professed to be au italian, never
denied his religion or descent; aud in fact could
have had no cause to do either, for so fur aS
standing and respectability in this community
Is concerned, ii is q matter of no consequence
whether a man Is a Russian or italian, Jew or
Gentle. In regard to the assertion that the
gentleman has rented q pew in fashionable
church, Ii is sufficient to say that there are no
fashionable churches in Nevada, aud the church
es that are here have no rented pews Mr.. c.,
in his psregrlnatlons to obtain subscribers for
his paper, had better con6ne himself to his le.
climate business, instead of making bis person.
oil likes and dislikes the subject of newspaper
correspondence.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

DIED on THE PLAcERvILLE ROUTE.-Dr I. A.
Hylton, Of Petaluma, who left Placervle on Satur-
day week for Washoe, in company with Jos. Clark
and others from Nevada, arrived at the mouth Of
Carson Canon on the 9TH inst, and complained oi
being unwell. He was conveyed into house and
died in about an hour. A dispatch was received in
Nevada, from some of the men who accompanied
Dr. Hylton, stating that he had frozen to death, but
the dispatches to the city papers assign no cause
for his death. The deceased was about forty years
of age and leaves wife and four children at Peta-
luna.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

HoMIoIDR AT SAcRAMENTo.-Mr Henry Hughes,
formerly resident of Nevada county, was shot
and instantly killed at Sacramento, on Tues.
day, the 9th inst, by man named Roberts. 1t
appears that both parties were employed as run
ners for rival steamboats, aud the fatal affray
grew out of the violent personal abuse so fire.
quently rssorted to by those who follow this
business. The deceased was formerly from
Maine, and was brother Of Mr.. Thomas l..
Hughes, the proprietor Of the Park Hotel, on
the Grass Valley road.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

From WAsHoE.-Mr. VIM. Roberts arrived in
Nevada from the Washoe country on Friday
last He came by the Placervile route, and
was Hve days in getting through. He informs
US that the snow was some four or Ave feet deep
at Virginia City that the weather was very
cold, and many of the inhabitants had left for
Carson City aud other places Mining opera
tions had been pretty much suspended. A
grand rush from California to Washoe Territory
is expected in the spring.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

SLAUGHTER OF ISDIINs.-Mr. S. p Storms In
forms the Tehama Gazette, that about two
weeks ago the Indians stole from his ranch, in
Round Valley, five valuable horses The next
morning Capt LacoOk started in pursuit with
his company Of Rangers. After tracking them
three days, he overlook them in the night, and
killed seventeen Of their number. In the ran.
cheria, was found d large quantity Of beef
horse and mule meat, heaped up together in a
pile.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

ESCAPED FROM JAIL.-Two prisoners escaped
from the Mariposa Jail on Wednesday morning last.
One was Mahoney, under sentence of death; and
the other Dalton was in on charge Of petit larceny.
They pursued, and the murderer re-taken after
considerable resistance, while the petty thief made
good his escape.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

To BE ExEouTED.-Next Friday, the 10th inst,
is the day designated by the District Court of Placer
county, for the execution of Genaro Cuitano and
Joseph N. Moice, both convicted of murder. The
Auburn Herald learns that writs of supersedeas
have been applied for to the Supreme Court, in both
cases, and will probably be issued.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

Two CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.-Two ehii--
dren, aged respectively four aud eight years,
were burned to death, recently, in Illinoistowns
opposite st. Louis. The mother (Mrs. Green
leaf was visiting q neghbor, and during her
absence her own house, which she had unfortn--
nately locked. took FIRE. Every effort made
to save the children, but without avail. They
pershed in the flames, and their little bodies
were burnt to a crisp before being taken from
the ruins
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

CoNoREss.-Dispatches from Washington,
state that the Republicans will lack only four
votes of having majority, to enable them to
elect Speaker, and the impression prevailed
that the Democrats would quietly acquiesce in
the plurality rule. so that the House would be
organized without delay. The twenty-five
Southern Opposition members, it is thought
will refuse to make any combinations, aud vote
for candidates of their own.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

The MOUNT VERNON FuND.-Mrs. Blanding,
the Vice Regent of the Mount Vernon Ladies
Association for California acknowledges the re-
ceipt Of $l,O6l 04, from the lady managers and
their assistants, since Sept. I'd, of the present
year. The amount received previous to that
date, was $9,S1s 72; making total of $1O,.
$40 76 which has been contributed in Califor-
mia towards purchasing the Mount Vernon pro-
perty.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

TROUBLES IN MARRosA ANTTcIPATED.-The
case Of Fremont vs. Crenshaw and others, re-
Gently decided In the District Court Of Maripo-
So county, is likely to produce trouble. The
suit was brought to restrain the defendants from
working quartz ledge in the vicinity Of Mount
Ophir, and for possession Of the same. Fre-
mont claimed possession Of the quartz ledge by
virtue Of bis Mexican grant, and the defendants
put in plea that the subject in litigation was
mining premises, and not conveyed by the grant,
which only conveyed agricultural and grazing
rights. The case coming on for trial, Nov. 29th,
the defendants applied for a continuance to pro-
ure absent testimony; but the application was
overruled, and the trial ordered to proceed.
The defendants then demanded a jury trial, and
twenty.four jurors were summoned. On the
first of December, the Court discharged the
jury, deciding that the defense contained no is
sue Of fact for 8 jury, and rendered judgment
for the plaintiff upon the pleadings. A'writ of
restitution was issued and placed in the hands
Of the Sheriff, but at last accounts it had not
been executed, and it was reported that party
was gathering to resist the decree Of the Court.
IL appears that the quartz ledge and mill have
been placed in possession Of the men who were
formerly employed by the Merced Mining Co.,
as security for their wages. They are not like
ly to give up the property until they are paid,
and should the officers attempt to eject them,
serious trouble is apprehended. The locality is
about twelve miles from Hornitas.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

ACouITTED.-C. c. Breyfogle, late Treasurer Of
Alameda county, has been tried on two indictments
for appropriating the county funds to his own use,
and in both cases acquitted by the jury. His
acquittal the criminal charge does not release his
bondsmen from civil suit for the recovery of the
misappled funds.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14
SAN ERANCIsCO. Dec

Loss OF SHEEP AND CATTLE.-Throughou the
country in the vicinity Of Los Angeles the caattle
have suffered greatly the scarcity of food having
weakened them so that they were unable to stand
the cold and wet. Sheep, also, were in week con-
dition, and suffered from the A French
man, having lot of them on the plains below Los
Angeles, lost about thousand Of them by their
crowding together during the rain and cold, the
weaker ones being trampled to death.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

A RUMoR having found its way into the pa
papers, to the effect that Leonidas Haskell,
John White, and other prominent anti-Lecomp-
ton Democrats were about to join the Lecomp-
ton party, the Stockton Argus states on author
ity, that there is no truth in the rumor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

GOLD IN New wZRALAND.-Recent examination,
into the mineral resources Of New Zealand by DIR
Hochstetter, who has been engaged in geological
explorations in that country, confirms the reports
that there exists great quantity Of gold in different
localities. Examinations were made by washing
the alluvial deposits, and in every painful washed the
gold scales abounded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

BY WAY OF PAEAMA.-The merchants are now
shipping butter from New York to San Fran
cisco, on the steamers, by way Of Panama.
Jesse Wall, of this place received the other day
twenty-five irkins, which arrived on the last
mail steamer 1t is fully equal, in quality, to
the best fresh butter manufactured in this State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

TREASURE SHIPMENT.-The amount of treasure
sent east by the steamers of the 9th inst, 81,
4S3,S4l, of which S73,52O designed for New Orleans
went on the mail steamer Uncle Sam and the bal
ance on the Golden Gate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

FATAL MINING AccIDENT.-Henry Morine, a
German, aged about 40 years, was killed near Dia-
mond Springs on the Sth instant, while az work in
mining claim, by the caving of bank The unfor-
tunatc man gave the alarm to his partners, but was
himself caught and buried to considerable depth,
and when his body was recovered life was extinct.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

MINT STATISTICS FOR NovEMBER.-During the
month of November, 3S,O78 ounces of gold bullion
valued at $69O6l5 were deposited in the San Fran
cisco Mint and 1926 ounces of silver purchased.
The coinage for the month was as follows $780,
900 in double eagles $4,000 in eagles; $Sl7,500 in
half eagles; $4,000 in quarter eagles and $4,000
in half dollars The Mint is now closed for the an
nua settlement.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

RAR.-The fall of rain at Forest Hill, Placer
county, during the month Of November, acCor-
ding to measurement by Mr. VIM. Hardy was
nearly is inches We are not aware of any
measurement having been kept in this county,
but the amount that fell during the past month
at Nevada, could not have been less than is or
20 inches.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

The WINE CRoP.-The Los Angeles Star esti
Inmates the wine crop for the present season in thai
county at about 25O,0O0 gallons, which is $4,000
gallons less than it was last year. The Star say,
several have conspired to bring about this re
suit, late frosts, cut-worms, etc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

CoNDITIoNALLY PARDoNED.-Gov Weller has
extended pardon to Robert NJ. Clare, State Pris-
oner convicted Of forgery and senencedt the State
Prison for ten years. The condition of the pardon
is that he must leave the State Immediately. He
leaves by the next -teamer
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

The FUNERAL OBsEoUrEs of the late Senator
Broderck, were to have taken place in New
York, Nov. llth, but were postponed to the
goth. Mr.. Dwinelle was to have delivered the
funeral oraton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

RUSSIAN WAR STEAMERs.-Two Russian war
steamers, the Novick and Rynda, under command
Of Rear Admiral Popof, arrived at San Francisco,
from Japan, on Sunday evening They will remain
in port few days and then sail for Cronstadt.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

A GHOST SToRY.-According to the Sonora Age,
a ghost has been seen at Lyons ranch, near town,
since, of the Blakely brothers, to whom he had
sold his property This ghost srepOrted to be about
sixteen feet high-has frightened the miners from
the barn, and tossed bales Of hay around like fea-
theirs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

FRozEN.-The body of A. ]. Camblen was found
on the 4th inst. on Trinity Mountain, between
French Gulch and Ridgevile. An inquest was held
on the body, and the jury found that the deceased
came to his death by exposure to the cold during
the snow storm Of Nov. 25th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

CIrr RAmRcADs.-The property holders of
San Francisco are taking active measures
against the proposition for the construction of
street railroads in that city,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-A dispatch from
Yreka, dated Dec. 7th, says that child of Mr.. Do
Ian, aged three years, burned to death at Dead
wood, on the 9th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

DEATH OF AN ARTIsT.-Thos S. Officer, we'll
known portrait painter of San Francisco, died last
Wednesday evening. He was a native of Carlisle,
Pa, and aged about fifty years. He died in INDECENT
circumstances.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

PRINTERs.-The Eureka Typographical Society
of San Francisco learns from of its committees
that there in that city 1856 practical printers
of whom 73 are regular hands on the daily papers
and most of the remainder are in book and Job Of
fees
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

TRxAs.-The Legislature Of Texas met on
the 7th of November, and organized. The
friends of Sam Houston have majority in both
branches.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

The Republicans of San Francisco fred zone
hundred and thirteen guns" Thursday evening, in
cOmmemoration of the late Republican victories in
the Atlantic States.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

SrABBINo AFrRAY.-At whiskey diggings, ST.
county, on the 9th inst affray occurred be-
tween Pat Bedden and Wat. Mclean, in which the
former was stabbed in the abdomen and dangerous.
ly wounded. The difficulty originated over game
of cards,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

Low WAGEs.-The Napa Reporter states that
in consequence of the low price of grain IN some To-
calties in the State farmers paying but $50 per
month to plow hands.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

ASTALic PRODUCT OF rHE WoRLD.-The grand totals Of
the metallic produce Of the world for is5I srs thu
summed up IN De Bows Review Cold, 4T9 $50 pounds
troy silver So 900 pounds troy; mercury 200 900
pounos avoiroupos tin 500 tons copper So $50 tous
INC oo5Ss tons; lead lSS 900 TONS iron COO tons
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

LARGE KoHBERY-Gsn Marquee Of the Conservative
army Mexico, recently robbed conducts or escort Of
was sS 600 900 The General considering the amount n
the hands OF the escort, was quite moderate
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

RETURNED.-R. II. Dana came back on Sunda
get thence to China, whittier he was bound.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.-We are indebted to
Masters VIM. L Geo. Stone, for all nesdful sup
plies Of San Francisco papers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

IHE late storm did considerable damage to tn,
buildings in the town Of Los Angeles.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

THREE Russian soldiers were murdered on the
10Th Of August, in Japan, by the natives
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

CUMMONS.-State OF California, County Of
- Nevada, Township Of Little York, Before 4. J.
Cook, J. z.
The People Of the State Of California to GEO. PHFER;
You are hereby summoned to appear before the under
signed Justice Of the Peace at his Office In sAd township
on THURSDAY the 5h day Of January A. 1860 at 10
O'Clock A. NJ to answer to tho complaint OF WILLIAM
| klRkENDAl1, who demands OF you tho sum Of one
hundred dollars on an account, for money due him
per complaint file in my Office. On failure so to
appear and answer, Judgment will be rendered against
you for the said OF one hundred dollars and costs
OF suit.
Given under my hand this 18th day Of Dec A. 1859.
ltd +. j. COOK, J. p.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

f. B. STOxEHiLL, of Grass Valley, is candi'
date for Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Sanate II
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

EARTHoUAKE.-A smart shock of an earthouake
was felt at San Jose, last Sunday morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-14

NEwELE's CoUGH SYRUP.-We do not often in
sert business letters in paper, but as the follow
ing to be about half and half of business and
advertisement, insert it for the joint benefit Of
our readers and the advertiser:
SAN Francisco, Dec. 9th 1852
Mr.. EditOr:-I send you herewith little adver-
tsement which you will please insert until further
notice. do not deem it necessary to say much i'll
relation to the merits Of my Cough Syrup-a few
words, only by way of introduction-as each bottle
contains tongue Of its own, and if it cannot "wag"
itself into the good graces your people, it must be
content to repose in quietness upon the shelf Of the
"vile apothecary shop" Ifhoweyer, the inhabitants
of Nevada and region round about, have heads,
hearts and lungs similar to the inhabitants of San
Francisco and vicinity they will find an antidote to
many of the ellis that flesh is heir to-, particularly
those arising from the immediate presence of cold,
or those engendered by the neglect of one.
Respectfully Yours, w. NEWELL.
The above Cough Syrupis for sale at the drug
store of Messrs. Rudolph & Hunt.