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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
Ths Aoaulsisron OF Cuba.

| A bin was introduced in the u S. Senate, by
Mr.. Slidell, Of Louisiana, appropriating $780,.
1000, and placing it at the disposal of the
President, for the purpose Of purchasing the
Island of Cuba from Spain. A similar bill has
also been introduced in the House of Repre-
sentatives, and il is understood that majority
of both branches Of Congress were in favor OF
the measure. The adjournment took place,
however, on the Sd of this month, and so much
other business was before Congress, that it is
scarcely probable the appropriation was made.
Many of the warmest advocates of Cuba an
nexation, had come out in opposition to the bill,
for the reason that they believed its passage
would rather retard than hasten the acquisition
Of the island. From the report Of a debate in
the Spanish Cortes, it would appear that all
attempts to purchase Cuba will be vain. The
Spanish people would consider il an indelible
national disgrace to sell foot of territory, and
the offer TO purchase will be taken as an insult
There are no two parties in Spain upon this
question; but all are agreed that it would be
surrender Of their national honor and dignity
for the government to listen a moment to pro-
positions for transferring the island to the Uni
ted States, for money consideration. Such
being the case, the proposed appropriation
would seem to be mere boys play. Not only
will it fail to accomplish the object intended,
but it may have tendency to defeat that OBJ
ject entirely. The passage Of the bill will at
least put England and France on their guard
as to the intentions of our government, and ac-
tive measures would at once be taken by those
powers to prevent the transfer of the Island.
The plan said to have been suggested by
Senator Douglas-to seize the island on the oc-
currence of another Black Warrior outrage,
and negotiate afterwards-is the only effectual
course that our government can adopt to get
possession of Cuba. But there are some seri-
Gus objections 10 our government adopting
such policy. 1t would certainly lead to a
war with Spain, and she would undoubtedly
have England and France for allies; and even
if our government should succeed in gaining
complete possession of the island, it could only
be held by strong military force. The Gu
bans are hostile towards our government, and
Ior u louB ume w AcueSi thcJ "ouiu n~fo w D0
treated as q conquered people. Whether or
not the plan Of seizing the island, for the re-
dress Of an outrage, would be justidsble, would
be owing altogether to the magnitude of the
outrage to be redressed.
The peaceable acquisition Of Cuba, with the
consent of its inhabitants, is greatly to be de-
sired. 1t would make fine State of the Amer
ican confederacy, aud in a few years would
rival some of the more populous and wealthy
of the Northern States. But the policy of ac-
quiring the island at the expense Of war with
the leading European powers may well be
doubted; and its acquisition on any terms, un-
less it can be effected by the consent of its in
habitants, is not desirable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

GEN. WM WALKER.-The Mobile Mercury, OF
recent date, announces that Gen. VIM. Wal
ker has been admitted into the Catholic Church:
On yesterday afternoon at O'Clock, large
concourse of citizens, any many strangers Wis
iting our city, were attracted to the Catholic
Cathedral by rumor that Gen. VIM. Walker
would, at that time, be initiated into the bosom
of the Catholic Church. All the surroundings
rendered the occasion one Of solemn interest.
The season of the year and the hour gave to
the Cathedral that "dm religious light" SO IA
vorable to serious impressions. We cannot
give the details of what occurred, but suffice it
to say that Gen. Walker is now a member of
the Catholic Church, to whose fold he has been
led, we have no doubt, by overwhelming con-
viction, as he was raised after the strictest sec
Presby terian, and, we have heard, prepared
himself for the services Of the pulpit in that de-
nomination.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
Affairs OF Europe.

CuTOpC 10 w all III u ICTmeut He prospects
ofa rupture between France and Austria are
highly fattering, and Italy is to be the theater
of the contest. The Italians of the Lombardo-
venitian provinces grudgingy bear the des-
potic rule of Austria. and are prepared for
general revolt should the least prospect of suc-
cess be offered them. Well-grounded hopes
are entertained that Victor Emanuel, tha King
of Sardinia, has determined to place himself at
the head Of O movement to drive the Austrians
out of Italy, and that Louis Napoleon will make
has recently been contracted between Prince
Napoleon, the cousin of the French Emperor
an6 Clothilde, the daughter of the King of Sar-
dinia; and the Italians regard this alliance as a
pledge of the united action of Sardinia and
France in the affairs Of Italy. An address Of
construed into warlike sense. In this he says
that 1.-The political horizon is not clear" and
that Sardinia sis not insensible to Italy's cry
Of anguish" Austria had dispatched large
bodies of troops to strengthen her garrisons at
Milan and other places in Italy, and Sandman
troops we're moving towards the frontiers Of
Lombardy. The French army was being placed
on war footing, and orders had been given
for $4,000 of the French troops in Algeria to
cross over into Italy from the African coast.
| forces in Italy.
The money market throughout Europe has
been seriously affected by this threatening state
of affairs, and all kinds Of government securi-
ties were rapidly depreciating. The English
funds had declined two per cent, the French
and Sandman five per cent, Austrian six per
cent, and the stocks of other governments had
declined more or less. Altogether, it was esti-
mated that the nominal value Of property in
vested in government stocks had diminished to
the amount of about $500, ,OOO, 900. The money
market is pretty safe index Of the state OF
public feeling, and the public funds would not
have deprecated to such an extent had not the
rumors of war been well founded.
1t is, of course, impossible to forsee the
course of events. There is really no cause for
rupture between France and Austria, and
the present state of affairs is attributed by ma
ny to design on the part of the French Empe-
ror to place member of his own family upon
an Italian throne. The marriage Of Prince
Napoleon with the Sandman princess has
strengthened this supposition. But time alone
can fathom the designs of Louis Napoleon.
Whatever may happen, the condition of Italy
cannot be made worse than it is at present.
The Italians have long been trampled under
the iron heel Of despOtism, and they would
gladly exchange the Austrian for the French
rule. If q struggle ensues, there is chance.
at least, that something may be done for the
cause Of human liberty.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
MAnrsvnLE.-The municipal election takes

MARYsvnLE.-The municipal election takes
place at Marysville in week or two, and the
parties are already in the field with their can
didates. The Democrats have nominated VIM.
Singer for Mayor, Jesse o. Goodwin for Recer-
der, and A. W. Johnston for Marshal; the nom-
inees of the Administration party are, S. G.
Tompkins for Mayor, II. p. Watkins for Re
corder, and A. ]. Barkley for Marshal. At the
primary elections, the Democratic vote exceed
ed the vote of the Administration party by
over a hundred.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

FoRSEY's PREss.-A club of eighty.aye ,nh
scribers to Forney's Press was made IN in ~.
place last week, and the money forwarded =
the publisher by the steamer of the 5lb. Th;.
is an increase of some fifteen or twenty suh
scribers over the number taken in this n,.oo
last year. In addition to those subscribed n,
direct, large number of the same paper ara
received by every steamer and sold by the book
sellers. We believe the Press has larger cir.
culation in this county than any other Eastern
journal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH ., 1859

The DUNcoMBE CAsK.-The certificate OF elec-
tion of DR.. Chas Duncombe 10 the Assembly
was presented to that body on Wednesday last
Objections were made to the reception Of the
certificate, and after some vrangling, 1t was
referred to the committee on elections. The
next day, the minority Of the committee report
ed that the certificate was all right, and recon-
mended that Duncombe be sworn in as mem
ber. The majority reported that the certificate
was correct on its face, and referred 1t back
without any recommendation as to what action
the Assembly should take. The minority re-
port was adopted by vote Of 81 to 30; notice
was given, however, Of motion to reconsider.
On Friday, statement Of the number Of votes
east in the county for the several candidates
was presented, together with an application oi
WIN. Bacon to be admitted to the seat in the
Assembly to which DR.. Duncombe had been
elected. The motion to admit Duncombe was
then reconsidered, and the whole matter refer
rod again TO the committee on elections. Sew
eral members of the committee were excused
from acting in the case, and no one was willing
to act in their place. On Saturday, the Speak
er endeavored to gil the vacancies by the ap-
pointment of four Republicans but they de-
clined serving. The majority Of the Assembly
are ev identity determined to keep DR.. Duncombe
out of the seat to which the people Of Sacra-
nento have elected him, and it would not be
at all surprising if they should 60 SO far as to
give the seal to the man who was defeated by
the people.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

INDIAN WRECKERs.-By late dates from Flor
ida, we learn that Tiger Tail and his Seminole
braves have gone into the wrecking business.
They recently, in company with some profes-
sional wreckers, boarded the bark Thales, which
was cast away on the coast of Florida; but
while the wreckers were saving the cargo, Ti-
ger Tail and his warriors got gloriously drunk
on some brandy found on board the ship. The
coast of Africa, and from the nature of her car
60, suspicion was excited that she was intended
for the slave trade.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

ABUSE or PowER.-On Monday Of last week,
resolution was adopted by the Assembly, ap-
propriating fourteen dollars day, out Of the
contingent fund Of that body, to pay N. G. Up.
ton for bis services as associate editor Of the
Democratic STANDARD. 1t seems the new Admin
istraton paper is not able to sustain itself on
its own merits, and sufficient number Of time
serving Assemblymen are found to vote away
the peoples money for the purpose Of keeping
the institution alive. As the pay of one editor
is but o small portion of the expense Of keep
ing up daily paper, il is probable another ap-
preparation will be made before the session clo-
ses. There is now between 100000 and 70O,-
900 in the State Treasury; 1t was collected
from the people in the shape of taxes, and to
what better use can It be applied than in the
support of stupidity dull paper devoted to
putting our legislative Solons? II the Lecomp-
ton Assemblymen could adopt some plan to
compel people to read the paper, they would
well merit the gratitude Of their Federal mas
ters. The following is the vote by which the
resolution was adopted:
Ayes-Messrs. Armstrong, Bates, Buck, Bur-
dick, Barclay. Catalan, Cope, Daggett, Davis,
Dow, Dunlap Eagon, Ellis, Ellsworth, Gregory,
Gwinn, Hancock, Holman, Howe, johnson,
Lamar, Laspeyre, Lefever, Lies, Lightner,
Lull, Malarin, Mount Pico, Roane, Rodgers,
Sheridan, Squires, Street, Upton, Vaughan.
Wing, Whitman, Young, Mr.. Speaker-4o.
Noes-Messrs. Banks, Briggs Caine, Cald-
Long, Fuller, linus, jackson, Murray, Shepard.
Slingerland, Sloss, Springer, Taylor, Watkins,
Whealdon, Whitney-2l.
1t will be seen that Armstrong, Catalan, and
Young, of this county, voted for the resolution,
Caldwell voted against, and Phil. Moore dodg-
ed the question.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

CROSSING THE IsTHMus.--A correspondent OF
San Francisco paper, says that, as he was
crossing the Isthmus ofTehuantepoc, of in January
last he met a number of passengers just off the
steamer Quaker City. Among them were ten
or twelve ladies who were mounted in style
that did not require the Of sde saddles, and their
hoops were suspended very gracefully over the
pOmmel
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

The TMBUcToo MURDER.-Matt. Woods, Sher.
if Of Yuba county, offers q reward of five hun.
dred dollars for the arrest of G. w. Dobbins
alias "Red," who shot Samuel Jones at Tim.
buctoo on the 28th ult. Dobbins is about five
feet ten inches high; forid completion, slight.
ly freckled face, and wore a sandy beard on
the chin.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

REAL EsrATE.-The brick building Of j. O.
Abbott, on the corner of Pine & Commercial
streets, and the vacant lot on the opposite cor
nsr, were disposed Of yesterday, at Sherif's
sale, for fifty dollars. The property was pur-
chased by Mr.. Kelsey, who holds mortgages on
the two lots amounting to about $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

SAD OccURRENcE.-The San Joaquin Repub-
lican of Friday says that promising boy, O
son Of DR.. Ray, of Vallecito, a few days since
swallowed a seed or nut of pine burr, which
by some means he had obtained possession Of
The seed lodged in his windpipe, and after con.
tinued and repeated attempts were made to re-
move it, the little fellow died from the effects
of il. He was about seven years of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

The VIGILANCE CoMMITTEE.-We have receiv-
ed from an unknown source pamphlet Of 100
pages, entitled, "History Of the Vigilance Com
mittee of San Francisco. with the names Of its
oficers." So far as we are able to Judge, it
gives truthful narrative OF the events which
happened in San Francisco during the summer
Of 1856, and the reflections Of the author are
appropriate and just.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

TEE HOMESTEAD LAVA bill has passed the
Senate extending the provisions Of the home
stead law SO as to include single persons, male
or female, within the scope Of its influence
The amount to be reserved as q homestead by
family is $4,000, the same as heretofore; the
amount to be retained by single persons is
$4,000,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

SAILING OF THE STEAMERs.-The steamers So
nora and Oriza5a sailed for Panama on the 5th
The Sonora took 476 passengers and $l,327, )
26O in treasure. The Orizaba carried 725 pas
sengers and $l34, 1920 in treasure.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

A PACK TRAIN, Of some thirty or forty mules,
loaded with goods for Messrs Baker & Wymore,
grocers, arrived in this place yesterday even
ing, from Marysville. The roads are now al
most impossible for wagons.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

TIE MAMs.-We hear much complaint OF r..
regularity of the Sacramento nail. Paper,
and letters from San Francisco are freouentv
allowed to lay over day in the Sacramento
office. A few days ago, a mail bag of letters
and papers, directed to different points in the
southern mines, was received at the Office in
this place from Sacramento, which was sen,
back the next day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

Wa are indebted to Mr.. II. F. williams, cor
responding Secretary, for the reports Of the
first and second industrial exhibitions Of tae
Mechanics Institute of San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

CLorHNo.-Our friend Sol. Kohlman has just
received an immense stock Of clothing, adapted
to the season, and of the best quality. He
still holds forth at his old stand, corner Of
Broad md Pine streets, and is determined to
sell as cheap as the cheapest.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

"STAArs- -ZErruNG."-A German paper Of the
above name made its appearance in Sacramento,
the fret number Of which was issued on Satur-
day last. 1t is published tri-weekly, by Wag-
ner d Wolleb,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

KEYSTONE MARKEr.-McAllister has removed
the keystone market from the Variety Store,
to the opposite side Of Commercial, where he
would be pleased to see all his old customers.
he has constantly on hand fresh beef, pork,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

THE BULKHEAD.-A committee Of the Assem-
bly, have been sent to San Francisco, to exam.
inc the condition of the harbor, and ascertain
whether or not bulkhead, or sea wall, is ne.
cessary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

ATLANTIC PAPERs.-J. E. Hamlin and G. W
Welch have our thanks for Eastern papers re-
Ceived by the late mail steamer. Our thanks
are also due MeSsrs. Stratman, McGinn & Co..
of San Francisco, for files Of the hish Nass and
the Southern Citizen.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

SEVERELY INJURED.-While at work in tun.
mel at Loafer's Hollow, in Ell Dorado county,
last Wednesday, young man named William
Ricord was dangerously injured by the caving
Of the tunnel. A heavy boulder fell upon him
and crushed his body so badly that doubts are
entertained Of his recovery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

LAUNoHED.-The government steamer which
has been in course Of construction for some
time at Mare Island, was launched on Saturday,
1t is 1855 feet in length, 26 feet wide, and Of
456 tons measurement. Its cost is about $780,.
600.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

COMING DEPARTMENT CLosED.-The Superin-
teddent Of the San Francisco Mint gives notice
to depositors, that the appointment Of new
Coiner, in the U. S. Branch Mint, will render
necessary temporary closing of the Coming
Department, in order to complete the settlement
of the accounts OF the retiring officer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

REV. S. D. SMoNDs, Presiding Elder Of the
MarysvilIe District. will preach at the M. E..
Church, Broad street, on Saturday evening and
Sunday morning next.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

A CoNrEMPr CAsE.-Judge Norton, Of the
18th District Court, San Francisco, has order
ed the Board Of Supervisors Of that county to
be imprisoned for contempt, unless they imme-
diately comply with an order of his Court
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

DewNIEvnLE.-We have received no Dow ME-
vile papers for over two weeks, and all COM
mnnisation with that place seems to be cut on
Fears are entertained that the "hole in the
ground" il filed up with snow.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

On reading and filing the affidavit Of plaintiff in the
above suit and pearng hereOm that said defendant
has departed FROM and resides out of said State Of ao
mia, and that said plaintiff has just cause Of act1h
against said defendant 1t is therefore ordered and 40
hereby direct that service of the foregoing summons %
made said defendant by publication in the NSvaas
Democrat, newspaper printed and published IN saS
county of Nevada aud most likely to give notice TO sao
defendant once a week successively for three months
Given under my hand at Little York aforesaid this ls
day Of March A. D. 1852
j.. SQUIRE, JP.
A true copy of the original on file in my Office.
23-3m JE SQUIRE, JF
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. 1. LammOn is authorised Agent for this
.it He win deliver the DBMocRkT to subscribers and
Is authorised to receive subscrptons advertisement &c
and collect and receipt for the same.
Octavian HOOgs Is our Agent for San Francisco
He is authorised to receive advertisements and collect and
receipt for the same.
A. Badfarn Is our authorized Agent at Sacramento,
"a receive advertisements and collect for the same
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

CRIME IN PLAcER.-The Grand Jury Of Pla-
Ger county, at late session, found nineteen
indictments, one presentment, and six cases
were ignored.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

FOREST CTY.-A gentleman who came down
from Forest City, informs us that the snow is
from ten to fifteen feet deep in that section.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
Nevada, March lst is,
CUMNIONs.-STATE OF CALIFORNIA
- County of Nevada, Township Of little York. De.

~ County of Nevada Township OF Little YORK. DC
fore J. E. Squire J. p.
People of the State Of California to II. d. REED -
You hereby summoned to appear before the under
signed Justice Of the Peace at his Office in said township
on SATURDAY the ninth day Of July A. D. 1859, At IL
O'Clock M, to answer to the complaint of MARTIN BRAN
NAN, who demands of you the of one hundred and
six dollars and seventy cents principal and interest
promissory note given by you to him the ninth
day Of May 1855 for forty dollars and cents
with interest at two per cent per month On failure 50
to appear and answer Judgment will be rendered against
you the said of hundred and six dollars and seven
tyseVen cents, and costs Of suit
Given under my hand this 1st day Of March A. n l0O''
J. E. SQUIRE, J. 7.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

EXPRESS FAvoRs.-We are indebted to Wells,
Fargo IL Co. for express favors extended to this
ofice.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

CoNTRADICTED.-The Sacramento Star con.
tradicts the report, that Mr.. and Mrs. John
Wood had settled their matrimonial differences
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

The BILL releasing the sureties of Henry
Bates, late State Treasurer, has passed both
branches Of the Legislature.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

TEE LIVE OAK CONPANY took out of their
claims, for the week ending Saturday last,
1882.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

We call attention to the advertisement Of
Freeman u Co., in another column.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

GEORGE CoFRAN was elected President of tn,
San Francisco Mechanics Institute, on the 4tl
instant.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

CowHDIEG AFFAm-A Mrs. Heintxe coxhi
ded man named Sturms in Stockton on Wed
nesday last, for writing against her.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

CHARLES G. WELSH, an old citizen of Shasta
fell dead, on the Sd inst, from the bursting Of
q blood vessel.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

PuB. Docs.-Senators Gwin and Broderick,
and Representative Scott, have our thanks for
Congressional documents.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09
OUMMONs.-sTATE OF CALIFORNIIAsD-.. ia.

y County OF NEVADA. Township OF Little 1oFK De'01
J. E. Squire, Justice of the Peace. ..o,,. -
People of the State of California to G. W. WOOLSON
You hereby summoned to appear before the
signed Justice of the Peace at his Office in said
SATURDAY the ninth day Of July A D. 1859 nrr a. =
O'Clock M, to to the complaint of AARIlN pnd
NAN, who demands Of you the Of one hundIeo SI
sixteen dollars principal promissory note Of
made by you on the 2sh day of June 1882 for sad
with interest at per cent per month from sI 40
with said interest," amounting in the whole 70 % Ss
On failure to appear and answer judgment mndred and
ninety four dollars and forty cents and costs S su sso
Given under my hand this 1st day Of MsrSn MGi1RE 81
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

On reading and fling the affidavit Si Pap'd P;S datendant
has deDared from and resides out Of said State Of CsSr
MA and that said plaintiff has just cause rS do
against said defendant is therefore oroSr be
made on said defendant by publication IN tne y aid
Democrat newspaper printed and puDsn.s;c.e 10 said
county Of Nevada, and most likely TO give ths noNUth
defendant once week successfully for three sb 1
Given under my hahd at Little York aioresnIpiE TIP
day of March 1859. J.. 4. SILL
5s srue copy Oh 'ne 0f'S'n~' y" w j. E. SQUIRE, j.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-03-09

Knights Templors.-The regular meetings
of Nevada Commandry Of Knights Tempars are held At
Masonic Hail. BROAD Pine Streets on the lat
and Sd Thursdays, in each month-vatnK Sir knight.
are invited to attend. THos. H. CAswnI,
Nevada March 1859. Commando