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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28

GOLD-THEN AND Now-It is interesting to
examine the golden statistics of the days OF
Coriez aud PizarrO, and those of the present
golden era, aud the effect of gold mining on
the world. Says statistcian up 10 the
fifteenth century, Europe was excessively poor
The precious metals were rare and relatively
valuable. There does not appear to have been
above two hundred millions Of them in circula-
ton. II was not till after The discovery Of
America that they began TO increase. After
that they grew rapidly abundant so that be-
tween 1870 and 1880 gold deteriorated in value
full twO.thirds--a tact proved by the other fact
that corn sold for three times as much at the
latter period us at the former. Chevaller,
writer on political economy of great reliability,
states that the gross amount received from the
mines of America for three centuries after Co.
lumbus. touched the enormous SUN OF S6OO,-
900, 900 being an average of $50 OO0, 900 per
year This increase in the precious metals,
prior to the discovery Of gold in California. al
tered all the relationships of value and compar-
ative worth of commodities. But during that
time, as now. labor. clerk hire. &c, were the
last to he remunerated pari passu with the de-
creasing value of the metals aud increasing
price of liv ng. Capitalists and rich men gem
eraly reaped a century of double benefit, half
from increased amounts of gold, half from la
bor hired at a rate relative not to the new
standard, but the old. From l849 to 1859. the
Increase of gold from California alone has been
at more than double the rate of the income
from 1870 to 1880. The rise in the value OF
real estate and the price of living has increas
ed very nearly in the exact ratio Of the IN
crease of gold. The wages Of mechanical la
Dor have followed with some degree Of even
ness"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28

A CRUEL MoTHER-The scientifc world Of
Paris was recently delighted at the production
Of q little hippopotamus by the large hppopta-
mus in the Jardn des Plantes. The little hip
was frisky, and seemed deIef4ined to live and
thrive, but alas for The uncertainty of life !
The mother, which gave Arth to her Offspring
in the water. seemeaat first quite fond of it.
gave it nutriment, and allowed il to lie on her
back and neck. But one night. in sudden fit
of rage, she seized the young one with her for
midable jaws aud killed it, This is the second
time that she has been guilty of infantcide.
having repulsed her first offspring. not even al
lowing IA TO suck. When she has another baby
Il will bessaken from her and brought up "by
hand
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28

The LAvA-Late news from the Sandwich
Islands states that the lava stream from The
volcano at Maui had cooled so that horses could
cross over il; yet the stream, diminished though
it be. continues 10 pour into the sea. AS an
evidence Of the great quantity that has coursed
its way thther, it is announced that long
point has been formed running out into the sea
at Kiholo, with depth Of water at the outer
edge of sxty-three fathoms, and the liquid rock
is still dropping out seaward.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28

DoN'r OwN IN THAT DRECTIoN.-W have just
neard a good 'un. Not long ago, u distinguish
ed divin of this city was walking with friend
past new church in which another distn-
guis ed divine is the shepherd. Said the friend
to the D. D., looking up al the spre. (Which
was very high and not yet completely "how
much higher is thai going TO be ?" Not
much" raid the D. d.. with sly laugh. ''they
don't own very far in thar dir ciion."
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
AIor1CE TO LIEN HoLDERs.-In Dis

IN trict Court Of the l4th judicial District.
DAVID L. SWAIN VS.. ZORKOWSKI & GREENBAUM-
Notice hereby given t. all persons holding claiming
liens upon the olowi property. situate lying and be-
ing in the town North San Juan. Bridgeport township,
Nevada County and State of California. to wit tha cer-
tain Brick Store House and the lot p" ground on which it
il erccted situate on the South sde Mair .ti 'le
town aforesaid, bounded on the North b
the West by Cohns Store and dwelling hCuse, on y =
South by the Grizzly Reservoir and ON the Fast by A
Sperlngs Store house hereby notified TO appear AMI
exhibit the same, togeth'l ' proof thereof to The
Court Tuesday the 2Oh day september A. D. 1852
Nevada August 29th 1859.
DAVID /. SWAIN, Plaintiff
4s I'd Per Meredith X Hill Attys
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
Ordinance Number AZ.
N ORDINANCE LEVYING A ROAE

The Trustees of the City of Nevada do ordan foGws.
SEC That a road of four dollars be and the
is hereby levied upon every abeboded male inhabtant
between the of twenty and fifty years. residing
within the limits of the city.
SEC 1t shall be the duty Of the City Marshal ana
he is hereby authorized collect theabove in accord
with the prov ions of the City Charter, giving re-
ceps therefor which receipts shall be signed by the Mar
shall and numbered and counergned by the Clerk of the
Board of Trustees.
Passed June 4th 1889 II FLAGG, President.
r. H. ROLFE Clerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
A N ORLINANCE FIxING THE COMPEN-

N sation Of the City Marshal and Policemen.
The Trustees of tie Cay Of Neuddd do Ordaia ollolUs:
SEC / The City Marshal shall receive compensa-
ton for his services hundred dollars per month"; to be
paid of the City Treasury. He shall also receive for
his services collector. fifteen per centum all monies
collected of poll tax and FIVE per centum
he amount collected by him account of other City
ues which per centsge he is authorized to retain out of
ne amount collected.
SEC 2. The Policemen shall receive as compensation
their services the of hundred dollars per
payable out of the City treasury other demands against
the City.
SIC 5. For every made under the City ordnan-
ces where the person persons arrested convicted
and the costs paid the Marshal Policeman. for making
such arrest and for attendance Court during the trial.
shall receive the sum of three dollars
SEC J. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force
from and after the first day OF May A. d. 1858.
SIC. 5. Ordinance No rs fixing the compensation Of
the City Ma shall and Policemen passed September II tn
1857 is hereby repealed.
Passed April I'D 1858. J. W. GRIER, President.
T. H. ROLFE, Clerk. 80
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
TOM pARLIN
BxAcALnnRvn roEr.

Tom Darling was darling Tom,
(Excuse all vulgar puns)
A type of California's bright
Rising and setting sons.
His father was an austere man
An oyster man was he,
Who opened life by opening
The shell fish Of the sea.
But hearing of richer cline,
He took his only son,
And came where golden minds are lost,
While golden mines are won.
They hoped to fill their pockets from
Rich pockets in the ground.
And midst the boulders of the hills,
None bolder could be found.
For though mining minor, Tom
Was never known to shirk;
And while with zeal he worked his claim,
His father claimed his work.
Times record on his brow now showed
A fair and spotless page;
And, as his age became him well,
He soon became Of age.
Thinking that he was up to all
The California tricks,
He now resolved to pick his way
Without the aid of picks.
In less than eighteen circling moons
Two fortunes he had made;
One by good luck at trade in stock,
And one by stock in trade.
With health and wealth he now could live
Upon the easy plan;
While every body said, of course,
He was fine young man.
But Thomas fell, and sadly too,
Who of his friends would thought It;
He ran for Office, and alas
For him and his-he caught it.
Mixing no more with sober men,
He found his morals fleeing;
And being of jovial turn,
He turned jovial being.
With Governor and Constable
His cash he freely spends;
From Constable to Governor,
He had host of friends.
But soon he found he could not take,
AS his old father would,
A little spirits, just enough
To do his spirits good.
In councils with the patriots
Upon affairs Of State,
Setting no bars to drinking, he
Soon lost his upright gait.
His brandy straightway made him walk
In very crooked ways;
While lager beer brought to his view
A bier and span Of grays.
The nips kept nipping at his purse
(Two bits for every dram,)
While clear champagne produced in him
A pain that was no sham.
His cups Of wine were followed by
The doctors painful cup;
Each morning found him getting low,
AS he was getting up.
Thus uselessly, and freely did
His short existence fit,
Till in drunken fight he fell
Into drunken fit.
The doctors came, but here their skill
They found Of no avail;
They all agreed, what allied poor Tom
Was politics and ale.
CAL, June oath 1857.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
LIVERY & SALE STABLE.

MAIN STREET, NEVADA.
~ J. A. LANCASTER, FORMERLY OF THE
7lrA Oriental Stables, would inform his friends
S&A> and the public generally that he has added
LLA extensively to his already Large and Ele-
CANT establishment of Horses Bugges, Saddles Harness.
&c &c.-and is prepared TO furnish fine turn
outs be fonnd in the state.
Well trained fleet and easy Saddle Horses, well equipped
for Ladies' or Gentlemen will be ready at all times.
long experience in the business and earnest desire
to retain the confidence of his friends leads him to be-
lieye he will be able to give general satisfaction.
Particular attention paid to Horses Oh Livery
Carriages always in readiness with careful drivers for the
use of Balls Parties, &c. &c
The quality OF my stock will permit me to say that those
seeking pleasure engaged business would do well to
give me a call j. A. LANCASTER.
Nevada Aug. 20. 1S56-46tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
Ordinance Number 39.
A N ORDINANCE GIVING TO CERTAIN

n ctlzeus the right to build sidewalk"
The Trustees of the City of Nevada do orGan ollows
The Property holders and citizens residing on, near
Sacramento Street. shall have the right and they
hereby required to construct Sidewalk, foot path
along the South side of sacramento streetto commence
at the house known Temperance Hail. and run
ming along the said south side the bridge where
said street Gold Run, to some intermediate
point said Sidewalk to be made of plank and not to
ceed three feet in width, and to be constructed in such
to interfere materially with the of said
street by wagons &C.
Provided that the construction of the shall not
be charge upon the City Treasury but shall be paid for
by the ctizens having property situated said street.
each of whom is hereby required to contribute to the
same, proportoned to the number Of feet, his
her inhabited lot may front upon said street.
Passed January 10th, 1859.
j. H. HELM Pres't pro tenn.
J. A. LANCASTER Clerk pro TEN. lS-3w
IOR PRINTING. OF ALI. KINDS EXECUTED WITH
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28

The most singular lyinchiug operation on
record recently took place at South B 'nd, In
diana. The ladies Of that place assembled To
the number of two hundred, and yuchcd wo-
man of ill.fame. tarring aud feathering her.
The proceeding does not seem to have had tn,
unqualified approval of the entire male popu
latiOn. Two young men, however, rushed in
and helped the ladies smear with tar and feath
ers we'll the erring one. The embodied male
upon the female lynchers. but they took in hand
tae volunteer young men, aud lynched them in
the most approved style.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
TO PLACER MINERS
II. 8. BR II Z G & So
PATENT AMALGAMATING RIFLES
Patent Issued March 1st, 1859.

Patent Issued MRrch ISL, 1907
The invention consists of forcing Quicksilver ntO blocks
of wood which used false bottoms for suces there
by giving Quicksilver surface until the blocks
out As the blocks gradually worn by the gravel
fresh supply of Quicksilver is constantly exposed ready to
amagamate the gold that comes in contact with them
The machines for forcing Quicksilver into the blocks
of simple construction, and durable. One press
one hundred pounds of Quicksilver in day, which will
give hundred feet OF Quicksilver surface and the process
is easily learned.
The shop cost of the machines are from SI4 to S2O
according to the size.
The following letters from pracal Miners at Michigan
Bluffs Placer County where the PATENT RIFLES were
first introduced will show the estimation in which they
are held by those who have used them
MICHIGAN BLUFFS. March 2Sth 1859.
Mr. Briggs SIR ii have used your Patent Quicksilver
Block Rifles and cnnsder them the best method for
ing fine gold have ever used. used them the Amer
ican River this last summer and found that by using
them could at least fourth more gold than by
anv other Rifles in Hoping that your Rifles
will be extensively introduced throughout the State and
with the they deserve remain ours truly
GEORGE F. BENNETT.
MICHIGAN BLUFFS, April 10th 1859.
Mr. Briggs, SIR IL have used your Patent Amalgama-
ting Rifle and am satisfied that it is a good invention
we have cleaned up moe and finer gold than did
before the length of time There has not been
much wash running in the gulch as there will be by and
by the boys have not all commenced washing pay dirt
yet. Yours truly, CHAS. W. COOK.
lam for the FIRST time trying toinroduce the ANAL
GAMArING RIFLE into the mines generally. After being
thoroughly convinced of its utility and praccablity
prepared to ill orders for all parties that may
wish to use it, very REASONABLE TERMS
to For Particulars address J. s. BRIGGS Sacramento
through Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express. ga
References.-Duryen, Mailman Co.. and O. N. Tom.
linson Nevada. E. p. Marselus, and A. Lamberth, oi
| Wolsey's Flat.
The above gentlemen connected the most
tensiye mining operation in Nevada County
j.. s. BRIGGS, Patentee.
| Nevada June 9th lS59.-S6 3m
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28

PULPIT WIT.-In Pennsylvania there is a
clergyman almost as remarkable for cloquence
and eccentricity as Lorenzo Dow himself On
charity occasions his pathos. wit, and some
times bitter satire, are sure to win more bank
notes and gold coin TO the plate than the deco
rous elouuence of half dozen other men. On
late occasion he was preaching temperance
sermon, which produced UNUSUAL effect on the
audience. Among other things, he asserted,
as result of his own observation, that II con
come confirmed ihebriate within five years
after be reached that age of indulgence.
He was interrupted here by u man in the au-
denoe, who started up in great excitement,
prOclaiming himself moderate drinker Of ten
years standing, and one OH whom the habit
made no progress. .-
The clergyman stopped short, leaned over
the pulpit; aud when the man had ceased
speaking. called out:
II say, friend. stand up here and let me have
a look at YOU"
The man made an effort to brave the host of
eyes turned upon him, and stood his ground
"Nearer, manp' cried the minister. beckon-
ing with his long finger. "Hold light up to
this brothers. face some of you. Step up on
the bench and give us good look"
The moderate drinker was not TO be looked
down or talked down, and not only mounted
the bench, but allowed lamp to be held close
to his face. ...
The minister bent over the cushion, aud gave
the face @ long survey. ~ .~a
THAT will do, said he. drawing back, ''that
will do. my friend, aud now say ii owed the
devil debt of hundred drunkards, aud had
paid him ninety-ni and he wouldn't take you
10 full payment at the end of FIVE years,
would never pay himW
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
Democratic State Central Committee.

San Francisco-L. Haskell ]. v. Watson, J.
Middleton, M. Flanagan.
Sacramento-P. McManus, W. Flint A. REQ
dington.
Butte-H. U. Jennings.
Napa-Edward McGeuy.
Ell Dorado-J. N. Perkins, John McDougalI
Yuba-Wm. Presbury, Chas. L. DeLong
Nevada-H. w. johnson.
Shasta-Charles Simpson.
Calaveras-Charles A. Clark.
San Joaquin-Wilam H. Lyons.
Amador-E. H. Harris.
Placer-L. B. Arnold.
Tuolumne-E. E. White.
Sierra-Benjamin Hall.
CNOR SALE. IA Mining Claim on Myers NA''''
l. viii take the pay in Chopping Woo; WoCdI;rxSON.
AZ "pF'' =" y p-oad ST.. Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
A DMINIsTR AToR,s sALE.-In tne Matter Of

A DMINISTR ATOR'S SALE.-In the Matter Df
N the Estate of HENRY MANIGAN, deceased. No
tce is hereby given that pursuant to an order made by
Hon. David Belen Judge Of Probate in and for the CouI
ty of Nevada and Sta te OF California that Aaron Davis
Public Administrator of Nevada Coduty, and administa
tor of said Estate will on WEDNESDAY the 9th day ot
October 1859 between the hours of 10 O'Clock NJ
and O'Clock Of said day expose to public sale and
sell at public auction at the premises at Orleans Flat,
Eureka Township, County of Nevada the following de-
scrbed real estate situated lying and being in the town
State of California viz certain house and lot boundei
and described follows commencing at point Oh the
north side of Main street at the corner OF thu building
known as the Arcade running thence east twenty five
feet thence north hundred and fifty feet thence
twenty five feet thence south hundred and fifty feet
the place of beginning together with all the appurte
nances thereunto belonging. Terms of sale cash.
AARON DAVIS,
public Admir- of said Estate
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
A DMINIsTRATOR'S sALE.-By v,,,--

A DMINISTRATOR'S SALE.-p- -
IA Of order duly made by the Probate Con-, rtue
da County, on the Sst day of August A. D. 1850
hereby given t.at THURSDAY OCT 9th iSSo ho'ceS
the hours of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock ~ = -
of Samuel Curtis Saloon. in the town of Sxeai 'front.'
County of Nevada and State of Calf rnia n IN ule
at public auction, TO the highest bidder tbarof APse
lowing described real estate, situate in said s ioi
wit '!i W
q interest in the Mining Claims known az tba,
zanita claims, with suces, tools, cabin and bact;,
shop.
Three ffths interest in Mining Claims tools s,uoo. =.
One third in crest in Mining Claims known ~ ~,
Chance clair g. with sluces &c. ~st
One lot of Mining Claims on Sweetland creek 1lAo e..
in length last below Middle Yuba Reservoir " 'see
One Water Ditch with water privileges and Reservoir,
known $ Eddy's ditch.
Three fourths interest in Ditch known as Fmrire d;,
leading from old Shawmut mill to Empire claims r
One store house and lot in the town of Swee,land
One dwelling house garden lot and out blilding. An
preempton claim Of 80 acres Of land mole or less ncn
ding said claims.
One-hal interest in Saloon furniture fixtures and IN,
In town of Sweetland.
One half interest in town lots in North San Juan
Terms fifty per cent cash at the time oil sale and the
balance on confirmation of such sale
HENRY Z. SWEETLAND
Admir-. of the estate of Chas G. Sweetland deed
BY ORDER Of the Probate Court
Witness RUFU SHOEMAKER Clerk
5ltd By jos. ROBERTS Jr. Deputy
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
Grgls&IiMg.
TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIci
CALIFORNIA STAGE COMPANY.

u
The Stages Of this Company win leave
&zE,-@fz their office, at NATIONAL EAChANeh,
fzEs5E2zSssk z .M Broad Street, Nevada.
FOR SACRAMENTO.
Leaves Nevada at O'Clock A. NJ. and arriving at sac
ramento in time for the O'Clock boats for San Francisco
FOR MARYsvILLE.
Leaves the above named Office every morning a.
o,cioct A NJ. passinr by Grass Valley, Rough Ready
Empire Ranch and Long Bar and arriving at Marysvie
in time to connect with the companys O'Clock stages to
Sacramento.
FOR FORREST ciTY.
Leaves every morning at O'Clock for San Juan, Camp
tonville and Forest city.
FOR ORLENNs FLAT
Leaves every day at O'Clock. P. NJ via Bell'S Ranch,
Humbug city Woolseys Flat, MoOres Flat and arriving
at Orleans Flat at NJ Returning leaves orleans ai
AT o'clock A. NJ arriving at Nevada at o'clock connect
ing with the Marysve stage through to Sacramento in
JAMES HAW0RTH,
Pres't. c. S. Co.
W. g. McRoBERTs, Agent, Nevada tu
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
gsgnl gatit.,,
NoTI1I, 7-.---


the Probate n Court cSoUtiIScE;--Ata SsE.Ata specIoIT.z-.
xada at the Court House IN hs s9s for Ne County n Ns
aet aefm Hon a. D 1857 18Th a NsDad1 y
In the Matte the Estate or 'aoge ueg
ceased On Te' and ans the ,SeaS Ss,,iiI R IIPPErT de-
Sne Sfran tenth R'p pal in me- S 1os s e
in Nevada township. county OF Nevada ar yng and being
aDs ana n %a the the YoSr S Ss
and it appearing to the satisfaction oT as C foor Co.
petition that sale is necessary for the aunt BY said
aeo.s acwed ana of administrator o. the
9ered by me court thut all persons interested ~ or
do appear before me on the Path day Of lherein,
TO Sg soT at ns oRr noHs Ssv il said Nevada city
be granted to Thomas T. Nicholson SHOULD not
estate to sell so much of said real estate Of ssS o. said
as shall be ts necessary to pay such debts And M fr,h
successive weeks in the Nevada nemocrst or four
newspaper published in said county weekly
BY order Of the Probate Jpsvs
Attest, RUFUS SHoESIAKEp ~
BY JOHN s. LAMBERT, Deputy ,N,erk.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
NEVADA AND WASHINGTON STAGE
LINE.

ON AND AFTER JANUARY l. 1885, the above Line will
~ run follows:
Leaving the Office at the National Exchange, Nevada at
O'Clock A. NJ passing by Mountain Spring House Morgans
Cold Spring White Cloud Gold Hill and Alpha, arriving
at Washington by O'Clock in the afternoon.
II the nearest and best Route 20 Washington, Omega
Scotchman's Creek Poor Mans Creek. and Eureka
Returning Stages viii leave the South Yuba Hotel
Washington every morning at nine o'clock and arrive at
Nevada by one O'Clock P. NJ, connecting with the Cali
ornia Stage Co.'S Coaches for Auburn Sacramento, Mays
vile and Shasta.
OHce-South Yuha Hotel Washington.
A. s. 0IIN, Proprietor.
McP0PFRTs Agent Nevada T3l-tf
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
EMELINE AVERY

II
State ofCalifornia, County Of Nevada On this 18th
day If september A. 1859 personally appeared before
me j ]. Caldwell, Notary Public in and for said county
Emene Avery wife of L. W. Avery personally kuewn to
me be the same person described in and who executed
the foregoing declaration instrument of writing and
the said Emelipe Avery having been made acquainted
with the contents of said writing, acknow lodged to me-
examination separate aud apart from and without
the hearing of her said husband that she executed
the same and made said declaration freely and volunta-
rily and without fear compulson, under infiu-
ence of her said husband and that she did wish to
retract the execution of the
In witness whereof do heeunto set my hand and of
fetal seal this day and date aforesaid.
51-4t J. I. CALDWELL Notary Public
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-09-28
BY order of the Probate Court.
Witness, RUFU SHOEMAKER Clerk
51td By ios. ROBERTS Jr Deputy.

COLE TRADER.-I, EnleIine Avery, do
- make this my declaration that pursuant an act en-.
titled IAN oct TO authorize married women to transact
business in their own name as sole traders passed Apr
18th 1882 that it is my intention and that intend to
carry on business in my OWL name. and my own
count, viz the business of hotel keeping including sr
keeping also the dairy business connected with anch
CaHGnrnia