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The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

Our opponents, with singular inappro.
priateness, object to our ticket as Vir.
ginia ticket. How can Californians be
Virginians I 1t is true nearly all OF
them were ori riyinally from Virginia, but
they have not been there since they
left, ami have been in California eve,
since they have lived here. Besides
suppose they are Virginians-there are
no better men for Office than Virginians,
as is proved by tteir being so much in
office. Our venerable President knew
this fact and SO put Virginians into all
the federal offices in the state. AS
these appointees sustain the administra
tion by getting into convention, they OF
course, carry out the policy of Buchanan
by nominating from the class peculiarly
favored by him. and by him endorsed as
tit to govern the state. Besides by
keeping such men in office our state has
thus far avoided the necessity for poor
houses, &c.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
For the Journal.


ADVICE TO PREAcHERs.-We have
heard a great many sermons preached
against dancing and the positions gene
rally taken were these: LIST that dancing
does not conduce much to intellectual
improvement, and 2nd, that it is not a
great means of moral culture. Now this
would be an excellent limo of argument, if
intellectual or moral progress was the
professed object of dancing; but the
trouble is that the intention and design
of dancing is not claimed to be these high
mental and moral matters. but simply
anus ment and entertainment.-or. as
Lola Monies would say fun We. there
fore. without taking any position on the
subject ourselves, respectfully suggest
to our p, eachers to change their point of
att ack, and to endeavour hereafter to
convince the people tba, dancing is not
ente raining or pleasant; and we can
assure them that, 1they can succeed an
Ibis the light toed amusement will soon
entirely disappear from the land.
The above communication from a cor.
respond ,nt is all very fine. but what has
it to do with politics. When we have
such heavy matters on hand as the de.
fense of Buchanan we havnt time for
anything else-you bet. We refer the
matter to Gwin-the committee OIL fancy
balls.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
A Slave Code,

The mass of the people. and many
excellent Democrats revolt at the idea
of having slave code plank incorpora.
ted into the platform of the party at
Charleston. They may be right so far
as that it is inexpedient to avow our real
meaning upon that point. Public opin-
ion is not yet prepared for Cougression-
al interference to establish slavery, and
our object can be gained just as well by
keeping mum till after the Presidential
election, and then asserting that it was
an issue, and has been decided in our
favor. AS matter Of policy perhaps
this is the best course, and the one that
will commend itself to the leaders Of the
party. But nothing must be said against
slave code-the party must not be
committed against it. So as to give US
chance to say we have all along advo.
Gated it. After the Presidential election
nothing will be easier than to adopt the
measure, and push it through as an ad-
ministration project-a test Of Democra-
cy, and of course all who then denounce
it will be abolitionists. and out of the
"organization," The leaders of the
party in the last great debate in the
Senate clearly took ground in favor of
slave code, and thus evinced their de-
termination to make that principle fea-
ture in the next administration, if not in
the platform. Now. what we want
is for the measure to succeed. But by
putting it into the platform public atteu-
tion will be drawn to it, and many dough
faces who would vote for the naked
proposition on first sight. will be awed
by the popular clamor in the canvass.
We merely offer the suggestion, and
leave it for those who make the princi-
pies Of the party to determine the best
policy.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

~ Some of the papers below seem
to doubt our Lecomptonism. The fact
is they have been misled by our blend
ing honesty with Democracy. Our par
ty censors in this place told us, as soon
as our paper appeared, that we had
spoke right out in meeting. They tried
to explain to us that a party paper mus,
not be tied down to stale truths, and es-
pecially must not let outsiders into party
secrets. The fact is va talked as if we
were talking only to the initiated. and
let sIip many matters that are not usually
told to any except the wire-pullers. We
have tried to do better this week, bu,
Lecomptonism is hard road to travel
for any one who tries to Le decent
there !! we spoke out again. but couldn't
help it. We're afraid we will keep
talking.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

The Sacramento Union under the
head Of 'Vagaries of the Press insinu.
ates that we are n vagrant. We beg
leave TO say we are not vagrant.-
We have means of living, common to
the Lecompton press, out of the public
crib. We claim to have "wisible means
of support" as the loafer did when he
exhibited half goldfish to the magis-
trate. 1t is true the official advertise
ments pay so little, that we have put the
bundle, sent to us from the Custom
House, as soon as our adhesion to the
Administration was telegrapbed to San
Francisco, on the hook, till we can fig.
ure up how much it will cost over the
price allowed, to publish them. We have
confdentially learned that the Lecomp-
ton press would have hard time of i,
were it not for assessments on the un-
derlings in the Custom House, and tn at
the advs. are mere show of govern
ment patronage. We therefore demand
cheque for some of the ready money
instead of lopg-winded advertisements
at bit square or!
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
ExrRAvAoANcE.-Our opponents talk

| ExrRAvAaANcR.-Our opponents talk
a great deal about the extravaganza Of
Mr.. Buchanan's Administration, and
his lavish expenditure of the public
money. We shall not attempt, like
many of our Lecompton cotemporaries
to deny the facts in the case. Facts are
stubborn things and our plan is to boldly
meet them. Facts are tangible things.
and we can't ignore their existence -
We admit that Mr.. Buchanan has spent
more money than any of his predecess,
ors' and much more than the Legitimate
expense of administering the govern
ment required but let lis look for a
moment, and see if we cannot discover
some good reason for all this.
We take it for granted-and every
good democrat will admit it-that tn.
perpetuity of our free institutions, and
the very existence of our Government
depends on the continued success of the
democratic party. Now, SINCE the ad-
vent of Mr. Buchanan to the Presidential
chair, the democratic party has been in
most critical situation. In fact, we
are upon the very turning point of our
destiny as party, and our continuance
as nation. What with the Know
knothings. and the old line Wings, and
the Republicans, and the foolish demos
Gratis who have gone off after Douglas,
and broderick, and such fellows, we are
almost in our death struggle. We "still
i've but breathe very thinIy. And if
the democratic party finally dies, all
hope for humanity departs forever from
the world. Liberty wraps the STAR
sspangled banner about her and lies
down to pleasant dreams. Freedom
plucks the plumage from her eagle and
starting from cher mountain heights"
"tles away to the home of the sunbeam
to watch the revolutions of countless
myrlads of loflisr worlds"
MIR. Buchanan saw all this and to
strengthen the democratic party in its
nours OF weakness-to prevent the ter
r'ole catastrophe above set forth-he de-
voted the public money with strong
and steady hand. For what nobler pur.
poses could the money have been spent.
Without it, we are satisfied that the life
OF the party could not have been sus-
tanned. And after its death, what good
would there be in full treasury
These are the considerations which
induced Mr.. Buchanan 20 favor certain
individuals in granting navy yard con-
tracts. and to give "material add to our
party whenever, and wherever he could.
And we honor him for it. He was the
man for the emergency. His great
mind saw and comprehended the critical
state of the party, aud the country an,
his practical good sense taught him that
nancy was the only remedy for the evil.
We are glad that he had nerve enough
to apply it. Who so base as to think
about erpense, when democracy is at
stakeI
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

~ The Register thinks we have
charge Of this paper for only a week,
before going over to the Lecomptons in
earnest. Why man, you are green
don't you see we are running it another
trip. Trim your whiskers, Col. and take
shower bath at our expense. By the
way, give our regards to the rest of the
Zabriskie family. You must have a
good subscription list ifthey all take the
Register.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

"OFFIClAL DELINQuENCY."-We can
hardly think our neighbor of the Demo-
crat is i'll earnest when it intimates tn at
the present District Attorney. and as
pirant for the Senate, has been guilty of
receiving county monies without paying
them over, and of letting criminals 60
at large in defiance of the orders of the
Court. Such acts in District Attorney
are very heinous, and punished by the
statutes with removal from office. or by
fine not exceeding $4,000. or both fine
and removal. Comp. Laws p. 374. -
AS the Democrat assured its readers on
Mr. Anderson's accession to office that
public prosec utions would no longer be
a farce" it must be mistaken in its sus-
picions. We don't think it can bring
any proof against Mr.. Anderson of its
charges. or if it can. any that the DEM
ocratic party will believe. In view OF
the magnitude Of the offense charged,
our neighhor had better not try to sus-
tain it. No decent District Attorney
would be guilty of such offenscs, aud
surely the Democrat will no: deny that
Anderson is a decent District Attor
ney.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
ValedictOry.

All good things came to an end, and
night succeeds the longest day. With
this week the devils resign the ink~stand,
and subside to the ink-tub. The Ne
vADA Journal, from being saucily-in-
teresting must again become dully-rs-
spectacle AS we were deeply medi-
tating crusher for this weeks issue, in
the sentry box that in this office goes by
the name of "the sanctum,"
"Suddenly there came rapping,
AS Of some gently tapping,
Tapping at the office door,
We rose with all the dignity that be-
fitted our new station, and throwing the
door wide open, were about to request
the pleasure ofour visitor, whenin stalk
ed solemn gentleman. wrathful as Sa-
tan when kicked out of heaven, evil
IDENTIFY meditating an assault upon our
person, but non-plussed to discover any
portion Off sufficiently free from ink to
make the operation agreeable. His fin
ger pointed to the door; but after enjoy
ing a week or two of license, we were
not disposed to so suddenly yield tc
discipline, and therefore, as a mere
precautionary step, we availed ourseli
of our faithful companion, the roller
with which we had armed ourself foi
several days back as a guard against
surprises, and intimated we were very
comfortable-that if the room was too
close for two to occupy. he had the
privilege Of the other side of the door
Seeing we had the advantage in weap'
ons. the editor proposed parley, the
result of which was that we were &C
finish this week, and then evacuate
our position, retiring with our weapons
and the honors of war.
We regret for the sake of our rea
ders that the Journal, after this week
must relapse into old fogyism; and
makes our arms acne 10 Iotl ioi al u
cies about State Fairs, Water bitches
and Resources of the State. Weprom
ise as soon as possible to get the edl
tor off on another tramp. and to Sc
duce him into a gypsy life altogeth
er, if possible. If we could only hav
had full swing till election we are con
fdent we could have elected Latham
Gwin and Phil. Moore and got bert
in the Custom House for ourselves
that noble goal of ambition for tn
Democracy of California. But sue
hopes are now dim.
"We are not now
That which we have been; and our visions MT
Less palpably before us-and the glow
Which in our spirits dwelt, is futtering, FAINT an
low"
What ho, without ! a strengthene
from Bfaze's!
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

u The foreigners every day are
leaving us to join the Anti's and Repub-
licans. There is all the moro necessity
for the Know Notbings to rally to our
aid. Surely you will not hesitate, now
that the Administration has prescribed
naturalized citizens. Come, all you
ancient Know Nothings and renew the
fight against foreign influence under our
venerable President.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

MUsouEToEs.-A gentleman informs
us that musquetoes are so thick on Car
son River that hat can be filled full of
them by simply Tipping it through the
air. We can vouch for heveracity four
informant. for we have been acquainted
with him a number of years, and we have
known him to speak nothing but the
truth,-upon several occasions.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
~ I. is said that 5000 persons Ii

q IL 10 said that o,OO0 persons lis
tened to Broderick's speech at Saera.
mento on Tuesday night. They could
not all have been antis. 1t is bad poll
cy for the true Democracy to attend the
meetings Of the bolters. BY SO doing
we swell the numbers and add eelat ia
their meetings, while we run the risk Of
being converted to the beresies of our
opponents. Hadevery Lecompton dem.
oerat made it rule to stay away from
the speeches of such men as Broderick'
McKibben, Currey. &C., we would have
a great many moro votes than we can
now count on, his a safe rule never
to attend an opposition meeting except
to kick up row.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
9TAN2AS.

To be set to Music If possible.
Says L. to B. ifyou'll go to NJ.
And get him to "put it through"
I'll give you half I'm to get myself;
Twas compact between tho two.
B. straightway said to NJ. off you'll do it
I'll give you half of the half"
But Immediately had great cause to rue it
M. FRowS'D, and B. tried to laugh.
L. d B. were then much perplexed
As to what was next to be done
But they finally struck it B. went to n.
And told him TWAS ALL IN FUN.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
R John White of the San Francisc

Ne0s, not having got business enough on
his hands in attending to Tilford, Lath.
am, SC. gets off te lie at us. Do the
opposition press think they can laugh
us down Johnny is good fellow out
side of politics, and his confounded per
tinacity about golden keys and If he
would only ship Dave Broderick. and
come out for the Administration and un.
Gle ,Gwin, he may go with Rockwell ant
have snifter at our expense.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
County Nominations.

For Sh3riff
j. B. Van Hagan. of Nevada.
For County Clerk,
John s. Lambert, of Grass Valley
For Treasurer,
G. ". Chinn, of Eureka.
For District Attorney,
E. W. Maslin, of Grass Valley.
For Assessor
F. Caldwell, of Little York.
For County Surveyor,
J. L. Gamble, of Nevada.
For Public Administrator,
Hugh B. Thompson, of Nevada.
For Coroner,
Thomas Henry, of Nevada.
Fer Superintendent of Public Instruction.
G. Il. Overton, of Nevada.
For Supervisor,
James Cross, of Nevada.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

y Brown. the Irish barrister." Of
Sacramento, who last year was a leading
Lecomptonite, has declared for the An
tis. So they 60. We hope the news is
true that the President has backed do wn
on the Cass letter-else salt won't sase
ua
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
Houston Hastings & Cos. new sty

Houston Hastings & Cos. new style
custom clothing is all the rage at Sacra-
mento, and we understand their style of
cut is being adopted in San Francisco.
Their New York House sos Broadway,
ana their California House J. and End
Sacramento, are doing a ve,y fine trade.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

ROCKWELL, of the Telegram. with no
politics of his own. calls ours Pickwick.
ian. Old fell. we know your weakness.
Call at Martin & Horizons and wash
down that Cass Hofer letter. We will
liquidate when we come down.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

~ In the dearth of Cincinnati Di-
rectories, We recommend to our party
judges and inspectors of elections, es-
pecially along the Middle Yuba. the use
of the Sacramento directory. 1t is in
q portable form. and far enough from
homo to answer every purpose.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
For Senator,
WILLIAM F. ANDERSON,
of Nevada,

of Nevada.
For Assemblymen,
Riley Armstrong. of Rough & Ready
Phil. Moore, of Nevada.
c. F. Smith, of Grass Valley.
Henry Hays, Eureka.
S. F. Curtis, Eureka.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
~Iastweek our town was contin-

ned scene of excitement. and nearly
every night some party or ether had
~. a,eskino. Wewere overrun with
p"b,u p",nhri,;ss Of all namcs and distinctions.
'i,,;a Ig'oO'i 'ieet we have had no speakers or
,.;s;tors, and the town has settled down
;nto \ dull routine Of business
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

Horace Greeley made three speeches
in this county; the first at Nevada, the
secondat San Juan, where he was much
lionized, and the third at Grass Valley.
The two former were political the latter
on general topics. and admonitory. A
general respect was exhibited towards
him wherever he went.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

The ELEPHANTS were in town on
Tuesday, with the trained ponies, and
other attractions. Large houses greet
ed them in the day and at night The
dccility and intelligence of the elephants
are ofthe highest order, and evinced
how near to reason cultivation may
bring that faculty which we call instinct.
The other performances connected with
the exhibition were of a superior charac.
ter. showing much skill in the perform.
ers. We learn that the company will
visit Nevada again in about three
weeks,
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
~ We tell YOU. John Ridge. of III

% We tell you, John Ridge, of the
Marysville Democrat, that we are still
an ancient. steady, and consistent
Know Nothing sheet" The admins
tratlon came over to our politics, and
we therefore support it-till we back
ont.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

Controller.
SAM'L H. BROOKS, Of San Joaquin
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

Surveyor General,
HORACE A. HIGLEY, Of alameda
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

Supt Public Instruction,
A. J. MOULDER, of San Francisco,
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

State Treasurer,
THOMAS FINDLEY, Of Nerada.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

u The Register keeps mourning
over our sale to the Lecomptons. Dear
Col. whois the most Sold you. or wet
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

Clerk of Supreme Court,
CHAS. S. FAIRFAX, Of Yuba.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

The S. F. Times laughs at US for our
change of politics. Be still, now; we
won't have blacks grinning at US.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

For Attorney Gensal.
THOS H. WILLIAMS, Of Ell Dorado
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

a The patriotic Dutchman,
" or Irishman, who "died
T2 smiling" on the field of bat
~ tie in Mexico. from a photos
1YR graph recently taken by
/Mp Dyer. For particulars see
I A( "a amy of Weller's speeches for
g. ten years past.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

State Printer,
CHARLES L. BOTTS, Of Sacramento.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12

For Supreme Judge,
W. w. COPE, Of Amador.
The Nevada journal., 1859-08-12
One f Bansman's It.ms

One f Bausman's Items.
He accepteth an invitation from Rev.
o. G. Wheeler to visit the State Agri-
cultural building-an immense structure.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-15

NOTICE 10 hereby given TO the owners Of the
Lots described in the list situated In the
City OF keokuk, Lee County and State OF Iowa,
and all others interested, that special tar has
been assessed and levied on said lots By the City
Council Of said city for laying plank sidewalk In
front Of said lots ~ designated In shove list and
unless payment be made Of the taxes 90 levied,
and ass ali costs, before The 18th day Of January
A. d. 1889, the said lots, or % much thereof q
shall be necessary to discharge said tar and costs
will be sold on the day aforesaid, ct the Mayor,
once In said city between tho hours Of O'clock
.. IN. and 6o'c clock pm.
g. @. STEVENS
Collector Of the City Of Keokuk.
Dec. ~, IS5S-dtd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-15

Two JOHN J. PAGE and Thomas u. Tiiiford
You are hereby notified that there IL now on
die In the ONCE 81 the Clerk Of the District Court
OF Lee County, Iowa, at keokuk, petition of O. s.
Conklin claiming of John A. Page the Of
twelve hundred eight and 3sA 100 dollars. and in
terest on promissory note made by said Page to
said conklin's order, and praying against said
Page and Tiiford the foreclosure and sale Of err
tain real estate In said petition set forth and un-
less you appear and answer thereto on before
the second day Of next February us59l term Of
said court, to be holden At Keokuk the first Mon.
day Of said February, judgment by default win be
had against you.
RANKIN, MILLER 4 ENsTER,
Dec 80. 1864 Plaintiffs Att'ys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-15

NOTICE shsreby given TO the owners Of TIL
Lots described In the foregoing list, situated IN
tAsAA spesisltax has been sssessad and levied or
said dseerihed lots, a. designsted in above list
~ the City Council Of said city, being the cost d
sbating nsisanes on eseh Of said lots respective.
y, and unlsss pay nsat be made 0f the taxes "a
lsvisd And also all costs, before the Ath day q
January, A. D. 1859, the said lots, or 10 much
thereof - shall b nccessaYy to discharge said
az SD eosts, will b sold on The day Aforesaid
- the Mayor sltes In said city, between ths
hours Of o'clock Am and O'Clock p N.
&C. STEVENS,
collestsTof the cityof Ksokuk.
Dec. Is, lsSs-dtd
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-15

Two w. II. OGBORN and Thomas j. Galhgbsr
L There 10 nov on Ole In tho Office Of tho Clerk
OF the District Court Of Lee County, lows, ~ Fort
Madison, the petition of David A. Dangler, claim
ingof W. h. Ogborn the sum Of three thousa nd
dollars on promissorp note executed by him 10
Alexander Johnston, and endorsed, and against
Thomas J. 0allighcr the foreclosure Of mortgage
given ny him 70 secure said note. on lands in Lee
County, Iowa, which note and mortgage are now
the property Of plaintiff.
Unlsss you appear and answer said petition on or
before the second day Of the May term Qs5e) of
said court, judgeme nt aud decree " be
as asked in the petition.
RANKIN, MILLER 4 ENSTER,
Jan. !, 1Sb0-dlm Plaintiffs Att'ys.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-01-15

NOTlcEis hereby given to the owners Of the
lots deserbedD the foregoing list, sieaatsdiu The
City Of keokuk, Lee County and 6tate Of lows,
that special tax has been asssssed aad levied
on said lots designated In thu above list
BY the CITY Council Of said city for laying plank
walks In frpnt shersof, aud uniess payment Be
made of the taxes levied. and al costa, before
the 0th day Of jan, A. d. 1850, the said lots or
much thereof - xhAll be nscsssaFy 10 dischasre
said la and eost1, will be sold on the day a1ors
said, ~ the Mayors Ofhcs In said city, between
the hours VI Q clock =. and sclOck .. m
c. @. STEVENS.
Collcctorof theCity OF Keoksk.
Jan g. l35O-dtd