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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

SHuTTrx WOoD.-The editor of the Marysville
Democrat has been shown o petrifaction which
came from near Humbug, in this county. 1t
was found very considerable distance under
the surface of the earth, and was broken from
q piece of petr6ed substance ten or fifteen feet
in length. 1t was embedded IN slush of yell
lowish color, and thoroughly coated with the
same. The petrifcation is the most complete
that we have ever seen, and the specimen in
question most beautiful production of geolo-
geal formation. 1t is evidently piece Of the
species of wood celebrated in Scripture as the
Shittim wood, out of which the Ark of the Gov
enant and other articles Of Jewish workman
ship were constructed, the resemblance being
SO close as to admit of very little doubt. The
probability is oil the better established from
the fact that the Shttim wood is at this time
actually growing in ihe mountains adjacent
This wood, which is species of the acacia, il
hard and smooth and of grain so fine that the
naked eye can scarcely discover fiber in its
texture. No doubt it will be extensively used
some day in this country, in the manufacture
of elegant furniture and every species of supe
riOr cabinet workmanship.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

AN ADMIRER-A miner from Diamond
Springs came down on the stage yesterday,
expressly, as he stated, to see Senator BrOd-
erick. He landed at the "Orleans," and being
advised that Broderick stopped at the ''Union,"
adjoining, and getting no satisfaction on call
ing there, he stepped into the middle of the
street aud commenced hallooing for Broderick.
He was then escorted into the Hotel; Judge
McCorkle was called in and introduced as
Brodsrick. Our miner caught him round the
neck, and hugged him like grizzly, inducing
"Mac" to deny that he was any one but him
SELF The miner insisted that he was not mis-
taken, especially as number of persons pres
ent asserted the faet.--Sdc. Union, 22d.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
Nevada, April 26th, 1859.

MEXICO AND SARDISIA.-The Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Times says that
private letters have been received at Washing
ton, from Mexico, giving the details of a secret
treaty entered into between Miramon and the
government of Sardinia. By this treaty, Mex.
leo grants to Sardinia the States of Tehuante-
pee, Tobasco, and Chiapa, for which Sardinia Is
to pay Miramon $5,OoO,OOO. The story is high
ly improbable. The king of Sardinia has no
money to spare; and besides, he is at present SO
busily engaged in regulating the affairs Of
Italy, that he will not be likely to interfere in
Mexican matters.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
MN1xo.-From the San Juan Press, of satur-

MIN1xG.-From the San Juan Press, of Satur-
day, we gather the following mining items:
The Bloomer Company, at San Juan, took
out after short run $703. Moore Il Read
shaw's last washing yielded s1.l75. The Ohio
claims produced sl,336 so Winham's 1854 ;
the Sailor claims $l,4S7 and Dutch Mats
ground 1852. The weekly purchases of dust
by the different buyers reach very high sum,
and are larger now than they have been for
some time.
At Shady creek, Stevens X Co. recently
cleaned mp $741.
The Irish Company, at Montezuma. lately
took from their drift claims the sum of 1862.
At Freeman's crossing, Bart Il Madison,
cleaned up in their claims on Sierra Bar after q
weeks run, over $4O0, netting them $27 day
to the hand. The claims of Parker Il Co., ad-
joining are paying at the rate of SIT per diem
10 the hand. m ts.-5 .f m
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
cHAs. KENT, Chairman.
Democratic Clty Conventios. .


The delegates elected to the Democratic City
Convention met on Wednesday last, and or.
ganized by electing David Belden Chairman
and Geo. s. Pierce Secretary. The following
nominations were made for City officers:
Trustees-H. II. Flag, G. Z. Wilmington, J
A. Lancaster, j. O. Abbott, and 7. II. Role.
Narshal-E. o. Tompkins.
Treasurer-T. 7. Davenport.
Assessor-James Funston.
The following persons were appointed as the
Democratic City Committee for the ensuing
year: Jcbn W. Grier, Michael Sullivan, and
4. II. Rolfe. oe
Mr.. Abbott having declined the nomination,
the City Committee subsequently met and nomi-
mated John Pattison in his place. Hae
The candidates are all cid residents Of Neva-
do, we'll known to nearly every voter, and for
that reason any Recommendation from us would
be superiuous. That the ticket will be elected
by large majority, we do not entertain q
doubt
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

SEkTESoED TO DEArH-The sentence Of ia.
cob Ellyea, convicted Of the murder of MCWade,
at Stockton, was pronounced by Judge Crcanor
on Thursday last The prisoners counsel at-
tempted to procure stay Of proceedings, on
the ground that he Sad been convicted on the
evidence Of one Martin. Turk, who, II was
contended, was incompetent TO testify agains.
white man. Judge Creanor overruled the
motion, and sentenced Elyea to be hung on
the Sd Of June next The accused denied hav.
ing committed the murder, snd stated that the
Turk had sworn falsely from beginning to end
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
Later from Europe.

The dates from Europe are to March 18th
The intelligence continues warlike,
Lord Cowley had returned from his peace
mission to Vienna. Nothing authentic bad
transpired as to the result Of his mission, bu'
there seems to be little hope Of maintaining
peace.
The Paris correspondents Of the London
press regard the situation Of affairs as critical
and speak of the continuance Of warlike pre-.
parations. fHrgU
The funds on the Paris Bourse continued to
decline, aud panic had occurred in the Wien
ma money market.
The King Of Sardinia has called out his re-
served troops aud made new levies. 1t is also
reported that be has applied to France for the
aid of $4,000 men. The Austrian and Sardi'
nian troops are extremely menacing. The for
mer is continuing the armament most energeti'
cally, and an outbreak in Central Italy is al
most daily anticipated.
There are several items from France, which
tend to show war inevitable. Iii current thai
the Lyons Railway had received orders to bt
ready to transport rs, 600 troops with dispatch
The Moniteur contains decree appointing
l6 Generals and Is Colonels.
The Emperor of France has pardoned severa
hundred soldiers.
1t is reported that secret treaty exists be
tween the King of Sardinia and Napoleon.
Mr.. Morgredien. the President of the Londor
Chess Club, who went to France to play {
match with Morphy, has been terribly beaten
The winner of the first seven games was to b
the victor of the match. The result is as fol
lows Mr.. Morphy won seven games, Mr.. Mo
greden won no game at all. Drawn, on
game. -a
Mr.. Preston, the American Minister to Spain
has had an audience with the Queen, during
which the most friendly sentiments were ex
pressed on both sides.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

the last steamer, and is already announced as
candidate for Governor on the administration
ticket. For the past eight years Gen. Denver
has constantly held either State or Federal
office, and for while was the possessor Of two
Offices at the same time. But having lately re-
signed his position as Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, he must be provided for again as soon
as possible. 1t surely must have been an over
sight that the President neglected to give him
some appointment, to bold until he could be
inaugurated as Governor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
To the Puhl,o.

In The last issue of the journal appears anOth-
er card from Mr.. Stratton on the subject Of the
'.great wrong that has been perpertrated upon
society" By the refusal of the Trustees to ap-
point him as teacher Of the public schools.
shall not attempt to follow through the entire
communication, but will merely notice one or
tive assertions. fFFx xUEfr W. ~
Mr.. Stratton says that the Trustees had ex-
pelled the bible from the the schools, bat In
consequence of the "thrillingly eloquent dis
course Of Mr.. Dryden they we're forced to "bow
before the gathering Storm" and the result is
that the bible has again made its appearance
Ia the public schools, as he is uniformed"
can inform Mr.. Stratton that he has been
wrongly 'informed' on this subject. IL the
mere fact that he was not appointed teacher Of
the school amounted TO an expulsion OF the bl-
BILE, the good book remains expelled, for the
Trustees have taken no action in the matter
since the teacher was appointed. The "gath-
ering Storm is all in Mr.. Stratton's imagi-
nation. -.....
In his previous communication, Mr.. Stratton
made several statements in regard to my con-
nection with this matter, which were not true.
regarded it ss duty to place the matter be-
fore the public In Its true light, and he now
refers TO my former communication rs 'per-
sonal attack" on him. II what said can be
regarded as personal attack" on Mr.. STRAIT
ton, was certainly only repelling personal
attack" which he had made against me. q
man wishes 10 escape being attacked he should
avoid attacks upon others. So far as the mat
Of veracity is concerned, / can merely reiter-
ate in substance what said last week-that
never promised to vote for Mr.. Stratton as
teacher, either before or after he had explained
his terms, nor did ever tell him that Mr.. An
derson aud myself would have voted for him
had he consented to give up the bible.
j. J. RoLFE.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

Nor DEAD.-It will be remembered that Kel-
lersberger, formerly Swiss Consul at San Fran
cisco, became peculiarly involved some months
ago, and mysteriously disappeared. A few
weeks after his disappearance, corpse was
found near Santa Cruz, supposed to be that OF
Kellersberger, and it was given out that be bad
committed suicide. We learn, however, from
the Italian paper recently started at San Fran
cisco, that Kellersberger is still alive, and now
residing on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
The several counties win be entitled TO the following
mber ofdelegates, according to this apportionment

A Meeting of the Democratic Central Coma
mittee, for Nevada County, will be held at the Cour
House, in Nevada, on SATURDAY MAY 7th 1859, at :
o'clock, P. NJ punctua attendance Of all the member,
d, Is requested. .aaHl
80. - CHAs. KENT, Chairman
THos. HAxSAH, Secretary. .......t
The following the names Of the County Committee
NEyADA-Chas. Kent VIM. Scott, NJ J. McCutchan.
GRASS VALLKY-P. N. Hanson, r. Leach, ID. Sullivan.
q ROUGH READY-Warren Davis r. W. Roberts, J. Ack-
erman. al Hr4 hgl.aHlH riNH la-H
BRlDGEroRr-Thos. Hannah, L. c. McKeeby, Arthur
Henry. ls-a...
" EuREKA-M. Power, Fred. Becktel d. Bakesiey.
WAsHNGToN-Thos. Holland, n. G. French, James Nc
Cambridge ft I lHMlu f
LITTLE YoRK-John Hussey, J. E. squires, Thomas
Pattinson,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

DEATH OF BILLY BowIEGs.-The Fort Smith
(Ark.) Times, of March 3lst, under the caption
Of another great man fallen" has the follow
ing:
We learn from Mr.. George NJ. Arid, who ar
rived yesterday, from the Seminole country,
that Rilly Bowlegs died suddenly at the house
of John Jumper. on Friday, the llth inst. There
was great lamentations aud loud wailings among
his people, the Seminoles. The late emigrants
had not arrived in the country at the time of
Bowlegs' death. Mr.. Arid met Col. Rutherford
with them about forty miles this side of the
Seminole country. They will, therefore be de-
prived of the privilege of meeting their old
leader aud chief. Thus has passed away one
who has been terror to the settlers OF Florida,
and one of the greatest chiefs and Indian
warriors of the present day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

A LEARNED LEaIsLAToR.-Th Sonora Herald
gives an account of trial that recently took
place there, wherein pig was the subject of
controversy. The Hon. Mr.. Buck, one of the
Assemblymen from Tuolumne county, drew up
the complaint in the cause, and described the
animal as "white sough pig.'' We wonder If
he is troubled with such bad spells as that. We
suppose the learned Legislator had been reading
some poetical work which spoke of
''The west winds mourniul sough,"
and could net easily lower himself from such
exalted subjects to a pig pen. ,..a
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
Meeting ofthe Democratic State Contra
a Committee. ~

bo Pursuant to notice. the members Of the AntiLseomp
ton Democratic State Central Committee met at saera
mento on Thursday April 2lst ofthe twenty mem
bers constituting the Committee nineteen were present
On motion It ordered that State Convention b
held at Sacramento, on WEDNESDAY,, JUNE 10TH The
following resolution was unanimously adopted
30 Resolcd That the Committee recommend 70 the County
Central Committees the establishment OF test ~ qnal
incaon for at the primary elections, other than Al
adherence TO the principles Of Popular Sovereignty ae,o
lutte nnervention by Congress- and opposition to tn
Administration in its extravagant expenditures Of tn
public moneys. HaA h
The apportionment Of delegates 6xsd as follows
One delegate each County for every two hundre
votes at the last annual election and one for ever
fraction % hundred and each county to have
q at E-st two delegates.
The several counties win be entitled to the following
nrnher Of faanatea accnrdinq 10 this annorfionment
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

A NATURAL CURIosITY.-The Red Bluff Bcd-
con is informed that the head and shoulders Of
a petrihed panther, were found few days
since, near the head of Red Bank Greek, in that
county, neatly packed in q case of singular
material, resembling in shape, the horn of an
OK. California abounds in natural curiosties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
The PARAGUAY ExPEDIroN.-A Washington
cnrrnsnnndent under date of March 22d Saws.

The PARAGUAY ExPEBITIoN.-A Washington
correspondent under date of March 22d says:
Some important information as to the pro-
gress of the Paraguay expedition has been re-
ceived in private letters from persons who are
attached to it. One of these writers says: If
Lopez resolves on resistance, our naval force
must con6ne itself to blockade, which may
last till next October, when the rise of the riv-
er will enable reinforcements to reach it. But
to make an attack with the present force would
be says the writer, more desperate than the
charge of the Light Brigade" at Balaclava.
1t is uncertain whether it belongs to the Com
missioner or to the Naval Commander to deal
with the Government of Buenos Ayres upon
the nice question which it makes against our
right to enter her waters without leave. Eng
land, says that Government, asked for leave.
Perhaps we would not have obtained it 80 read
lily upon asking, and therefore Commodore
Shubrick took it, This is one Of the many
questions in which we may become involved
with the States on the La Platte and its trbu-
taries, before this expedition comes to an end.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

NEVADA LIBRARY.-A meeting Of the Nevada
Library Association, will be held at their room
tomorrow Thursday evening, at which all
the members are requested TO attend. The oh.
ject of the meeting is to make arrangements to
send to the East the funds now on hand for the
purchase of books. Hef 80 .fsla,as
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

HONEY LAKE.-The citizens of Honey Lake
Valley have recently held convention, to con-
sider the question as to whether they ought to
claim protection under the laws of Utah Terri.
tory, or under those OF California. They de.
termined in favor of the former, aud have
drawn up memorial, asking Gov. Cumming
for the formation of a county, and the appoint
ment of q Probate or County Judge.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

PERsoNAL.--We had the pleasure, yesterday.
Of meeting Hon. John Caldwell, Assemblyman
from this county, who has just returned from
Sacramento. Mr.. Caldwell is one of the few
members of the late Legislature, who can show
a clean record, and whose acts as member
will bear the closest scrutiny.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

HIoH WArER.-The Amador Ledger says that
the Mokelumne river has been very high dur
ing the past week. At Lancha Plana the wa
ter has made new channel, running across
the low ground between Lancha and Poverty
Bar. Last Wednesday the water was so deep
in the new channel that ChinamaD oame very
near drowning his team in endeavoring to
ford it.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

QUARTERLY MEzTMG.-Thc quarterly meet.
ing Of the NJ. E. Church, South, for Penn Val.
ley Circuit, commences at the brick church
Nevada, tomorrow evening, at half past seven
O'Clock.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

FIRE AT Bosros RAvNE.-Between nine and
ten O'Clock, on the evening Of the 10th, q nre
occurred at Boston Ravine, near Grass Valley,
which consumed two or three small buildings.
The loss, according to the National, is about
$1,000. The light was plainly visible ct Ne
yada, and for while it was feared that Grass
Valley had again been consumed. SD oasJ
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

RoBBERIEs AT JACKsoN.-0n Thursday of this
week the room of VIM. Bristow, in this place.
was entered in the day time and valuable
watch and some other articles stolen therefrom,
Another person whose name we have not
learned, had his pocked picked of watch while
he was slightly inebriated on the same day
ledger 23d. a
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

CoURr OF SESSIONS The regular term Of the
Court Of Sessions commences next Monday
that being the day fixed, by an act Of the late
Legislature. We understand 1t is the inten.
tion of the Court to order vinire for Grand
Jury returuable on the 9th proximo, and sd.
journ until that time, when Mr.. Belden, the
County Judge elect, will take his seat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

INFORMATION WANTED.--A distressed widow
and mother, Minerva Reid, who resides at
Pleasant Lake, Indiana, is anxious to hear
some tidings of her son. Wesley Reid, who is
now supposed to be in California. Any person
having knowledge of his whereabouts will
confer a lasting favor upon the sorrowing pa
rent, by addressing note to her at Pleasant
Lake, or to w. NJ. Cary, Placeryille.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

The HEaPERrAY.-We have received the April
number of this magazine, which, in its mechan-
ical appearance is not behind the preceding
number. 1t contains portrait Of the late
Thos o. Larkin, and a wellwritten sketch Of
bis life; also colored engraving of the red
cuckoo. This magazine is credit to the State
and deserves liberal patronage. Every mum
Der contains articles Of interest.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

KANSAS CoNvENTIoN.-The election to decide
on the question Of calling q Convention 70
frame another Constitution for Kansas, was
held on the 9th Of March. At Leavenworth
city, the only point heard from, the question
was decided in tthe affirmative by large ma.
jority; in fact, no active opposition was made
at that place. The next overland mail will
doubtless bring the result Of the vote in the
Territory. 1eAi saf UGU na.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

New SALooN.-Mr. J. n. Flurshutz has just
fitted up an elegant ice cream and confection-
airy saloon, on Broad street, q few doors above
the corner of Pine. We direct atte ntion to his
advertisement in another column.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
Cam.

Interested parties having circulated the reDor, q,
was running for City Marshal for the benefit Of
ties and that elected would not discharge tbe par
the position myself, take this method TO Of
public OF any ase impression that may have been s
ed lelected, shall attend personally to The
the Office. es Of
Nevada, April 10th 1859. - "iiilAsS0N
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

INsuRAKcE.-Mr. II. Mackie, the agent Of
Freeman d Co.'S Express, in this place, has the
agency of a number Of responsible fire insurance
companies, and is prepared to insure property
on the most reasonable terms. Parties desirous
Of having their property insured will do well
TO give him call. isso.1 tEtall 1figss13
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

MEssRs. Stratman, MOGinn & Co., newspaper
dealers Of San Francisco, have our thanks for
late numbers Of the Irish Nees and Southern
Citizen. .-. III -L- ~ \ u-L -.--
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

BULKHEAD HATs.-Sol Kohlman has just re.
ceived q supply of "Bulkhead," or "Seawall,' y
hats, which sre going or with rush. Those
desrous Of keeping up with the fashion, and
at the same time procuring = neat and durable
hat, should give Sol O call.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

SUIcrDE.-Lizzie Laxell, young girl sixteen
years Of age, living at Mary Turnbull's house
Of ill-fame, Sacramento, died Monday morning
from the effects of a dose Of laudanum, which
she took the day before, in consequence of hav-
ing been deserted by her lover.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

AcouITTED.-Thos. Seals, indicted in Santa
Clara county for the murder of Paul q. Shores,
had his second trial at San Leandro last week,
and was acquitted by the jury. On the frst
trial, the jury failed TO agree.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

CLorHING.--Sol. Kohlman has just received
at his store, corner OF Broad and Pine streets,
al extensive and elegant assortment Of spring
and summer clothing, gents furnishing goods,
&c. a r.Nrs5ef b4gsIssa aaigsa aaaiIk s5
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

HUNG IN EFFIGY.-In accordance with the
Catholic custom iu Spanish countries, the Mex
leans Of San Francisco celebrated the last day
of Lent-Saturday, the 23d-by hanging Judas
Is CARROT in efigy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

ExcHANsEs.-We are indebted to Mr.. Mackie,
of Freeman q Co.'S Express, who, as usual, has
supplied us with State exchanges during the
past week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

TENNEssEE.-The opposition State Conven-
tion of Tennessee met at Nashville, March 29th,
and nominated John Netherlands for Governor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

SUDDEN DEATH.-Capt. J. N. Briceland, an
old and much respected citizen Of Shasta, fell
dead on Saturday afternoon, while at work
near his mill. Disease Of the heart is supposed
to have caused his death. e rstla1
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

INCENDIARIsM.-An iucendiary attempt was
made on Sunday night. April l7th. A fire was
kndled in a vacant house ON China street, but
luckily was discovered before 1t got fairly un-
der Roadway.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

The CHINESE, at Auburn, are becoming more
and more addicted to thieving. ssss asr
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

COUNTY BUSINESS County Supervisor
meet on Monday next, May I'd, to transac
county business.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

Total S6l2,s6 IS
The Interest and Sinking Fund of 1857 has
$l2, lis 64 more than sufficient to meet the in
terest due July LIST, 1859, on the civil bonds of
the State. .-, .......r
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27
MARRIED..

At the National Exchange, in this city April 25th, by
Rev. D. A. Dryden, Mr.. ROBERT WEST, to Miss ANNA T.
MONDAY, all of waloupa Nevada County. , III
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

Mrs. EsrELLE POTTER MCDONALD is an.
nounced to appear on the stage at Marysyille,
next Monday evening. c aatr et
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

The ALLEGHANIANs are giving concerts in
the southern mines. $50 s 5sHd e19r ana
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

STATE TREAsuRY.-At the close of business.
on Saturday last the State Treasury contained
$612,S 65, divided among the several funds
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-04-27

~ ONSTABLE'S SALIc.-State of California, Neva-
" yada County, Township of Washington. By virtue Of
execution TO delivered sued from the Court Of g
Rugg acting Justice OF the Peace in and for tho county
favor of SAMUEL FISHER, and against c. D. VAN vRAN-
KEN for the Of two hundred and twenty seven dol
lars debt interest damages and costs suit have taken
in execution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash.
all the right title and interest Of the said c. d. VAN
VRANKEN in certain Cottage House and Lot, situated
in the town of Omega county and township aforesaid
the east side OF the street commencing at John Frrh
and running the street twenty feet to stone
theme running back from the street hundred feet
less and occupied by L. Summerfeld to-
baeco shop Sale to take place the premises at Omega
FRIDAY May the 9th 1885, between the hours Of 10
o'clock A. NJ. and O'Clock T. N. of said day. -..L
Taken the property Of c. d. Van vrankcn to satisfy
the above demands and accruing costs at
Given under my hand this 25th LAY of April 1882,
25-td j. L. p. SMITH, Constable, w. T.