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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-10

MICH COWS.
The demand continues moderate for all descriptions, and
prices rule lowhe greater number selling at under $40
Only few of the offerings brought that price during
the past week. and heard Of at higher than
quotations. The receipts at all the yards for the week and
last week follows
Washington Brounn!n0s 0Aa"'osslin's 0'Brssns
Last week.. 20 81 81 81
VEAL CALVES.
moderate inquiry prev allied during the week for all
kinds Of veal calves except choice extras which In
good demand at full prices The bulk Of the receipts,
however and slow Of sale at low rates. very
many OF them bringing only &c. 41ac. pound. The
offerings were all taken, however, at range Of &c. a6xc,
quality The total receipts at all the yards for the
Huntington Yard. Brorning's. Chamberlins. OBrien's
This week. .3S4 IS SO 70
Last week .40S 109 1871 ll8
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
The receipts have fallen oil considerably, and the de-
mand is consequently more active OF full prices The
offerings Of fair average quality, and though the
range is unaered the average price somewhat higher
The total receipts at all the yards for the week and last
week, as follows
Washington Yard. Bro,u,ins's Chamberlain O,Brien's
This week. 772 3372 4l97 1886
Last week. ,449 4,9Ss 4,973 1856
SWINE.
fair demand prevails for prime heavy fed al our
quotations, but other kinds in moderate inquiry and
shade lower There offered 10 900 head and sales
were effected at Axe to 5<c., including all kinds The
receipts at the Hudson river drove yards, foot Of
Thirty seventh street, North river for the week ending
Nov 8, by the New York and Erie railroad, COS;
Hudson River railroad, 8l3 Camden and Amboy rail-
road, 697 remaining from last report, 837-T0al 6t
OF which sent to Fortieh yards ESQ., sold,
1885; left over, unsold, $50.
RECAPITULATION.
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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

The Ninth and Tenth Glasses OF Licenses.
It will be seen by reference to the synopsis
of the Governors message, which we publish in
our columns to-day, that the repeal of the act
of the last Legislature, giving the amount paid
for licenses Of the ninth and tenth classes to
the counties, is recommended. In the opening
of his message, he says the finances of the State
we're never in more fourishing condition,
and afterwards intimates that the money COL
lected for these licenses will have to be given
to the State, or the rate of taxation be increas-
ed. The Governor does not give very salts
factory exhibit of the financial affairs Of the
State in his message, but from what he does
give, one would naturally be led to believe
that the expenses of the government could be
paid without any increase of taxation. There
is now, as we learn from the papers, between
5000, 900 and 100000 in the State Treasury.
This is nearly enough to defray the ordinary
expenses of the State, until the first of January
1860, to say nothing of the large amount which
will be paid in before that time. The Cover
nor says, that the passage of the act of last
winter, has caused the State to lose eighty
thousand dollars while the counties will only
be benefited to the extent of thirty thousand.
The process OF reasoning by which he arrives
at this result is not given; but one thing must
be evident, if his figures are correct, that the
people have been saved in taxation to the
amount of fifty thousand dollars. The Cover
nor is in favor of restoring the money collected
on these licenses to the State, because he is
averse to any Increase of the rate Of taxation
He seems to have no idea tina! the people ore
taxed to support their county governments as
we'll as the State, and that if q portion of the
county revenue is diverted to another channel,
the rate of taxation for county purposes must
be increased. When the people pay their taxes
it is matter of Indifference TO them whether
tho money goes to the State or the county; and
if the property tax must be increased, 1t may as
well be increased for State as for county pur-
poses. The money collected from retail deal
ers, in the form Of licenses, legitimately be-
longs to the counties, as the goods sold by
them are consumed in the neighborhood where
purchased. The most of the counties are deep
ly in debt, and their finances in an embarrass-
ed condition, and If they are deprived Of any
portion of their present revenue, other means
will have to be adopted to replenish their trea-
suries.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

PACIFIC RAILROAD BmL.-Mr. Curtis, of Iowa,
introduced bill into the House Of Representa-
tives, Dec. 9TH, to secure the construction of a
Pacific Railroad. The bill provides for two
branches from two points on the navigable wa
ters Of the Missouri river; the branches to con-
verge and unite within 200 miles of the Mis-
souri,, and thence run to the navigabls waters
Of the Sacramento. The usual appropriation
OF alternate sections of land, within six miles of
the road is made, and government is to appro-
pirate $12, 600 mile, to be reimbursed in the
transportation of the mails and military stores.
The contract to be offered by the President to
the best bidder. The bill was referred to the
special committee on the subject Of the Pacific
Railroad, which was revived for the purpose of
its consideration.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

FATAL SQUATTER AFFRAY.-On Thursday eve-
ming last, the 9th inst, difficulty occurred
near Crosby Ranch, in Santa Clara county, re-
sulting in the death of one man and the dan
gerous wounding of another. Two brothers.
name Shore, commenced building house on
land claimed by Thomas Seal. Mr.. Seal went
to the place, in company with two or three 9th
ers, and stated that the land belonged to him.
High words followed, and general fight en-
sued, in which one of the brothers was shot
dead, and the other badly wounded. Seal re-
ceived flesh wound in the leg, and a scratch
from the blow Of an ak. Great excitement fol-
lowed and Seal went at once TO San jose and
gave himself up, escaping lynchng only by
the speed of his horse. Crosby, also said to be
party in the affray, was brought to San Jose,
and the two were lodged in Jail. Shore was
much respected, and about $50 men from the
neighborhood of the ranch, all armed, entered
San Jose about noon on Friday, with the deter.
mination of taking the prisoners from the jail
and executing them. The Sheriff called on the
San Jose military company, who Immediately
responded to the call, and the Jail was guarded
that afternoon and night. The crowd gathered
around the Jail during the afternoon, but at
length left for their homes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

THE GILA MINEs-A correspondent of the
Bulletin, writing from Fort Yuma, under date
of Dec. 18th, furnishes the following intelli-
gence:
The excitement relative to the Gia gold
mines appears to be subsiding in this vicinity.
A considerable number of miners have left
within the past week or ten days. Several par
ties who had sent goods around by the Gulf,
have sold out to Hooper & Hinton, and return
ed to the North-the goods yet to arrive.
On the other hand, some who are located at
the mines say that those who work are doing
very well-that the idlers and those who in
dulge in eXtravagant expectations are the only
ones who are disappointed.
1t appears to be generally thought, even by
those who are leaving, that there are rich de-
posts of gold at the mines; but the want Of
water near the deposits, and the many other
disadvantages under which the miners labor
will effectually prevent the mines from being
worked to advantage. 1t is probable that the
miners now at work--some three or four hum
dred-are all that can be employed to advan-
tage. If the country around were q producing
region, so that the expenses of living were less,
miners could afford to work claims which, un-
der existing high prices, are not sufficiently re-
munerate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

ONE OF THE PASSENGERS By THE AUSTRIA, IN
LA GRANGE, STANIsLAUs Co.-Our La Grange
correspondent writes us that short time ago
q youth named Samuel Harris, fifteen years of
age, and who was passenger on the steamship
Austria, the account of the burning of which
our readers have seen, arrived at the residence
of his brother, a merchant at La Grange. He
was one of those who went out upon the bow
spirit of the burning vessel, where he remained
until the chains gave way and he was precipi-
tated into the sea. He was rescued shortly af-
ter by by boat from the barque Maurice and
taken to Fayal, whence he was taken on board
the British war steamer Valorous and brought
to New York, and from that port sailed for
California, where he arrived short time since,
after one of the most eventful voyages, proba-
bly,, ever heard of. He was warmly welcomed
on his arrival, by his brother and many others
among whom, on account of his misfortunes q
strong interest in his welfare had been excited
-Mariposa Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

keeping this barbor what it now is-one OF the
finest in the world, and after some Judicious OBJ
servations on the subject, he announces that he
will not sanction any plan until competent and
disinterested engineers have pronounced it the
proper one for preserving the harbor.
A law requiring the examination of drug
gists and physicians amendments to the at
tachment law ; an act regulating primary po-
litieal meetings, and an act imposing restraints
upon liquor retailers, are recommended by the
Governor.
A geological survey the State, the Governor
thinks, would afford valuable information.
The advantages of education are dilated up
on at some length, and the Governor trusts as
soon as sufficient fund is provided, that some
laws may be adopted compelling parents to
send their children to school.
There are now two hundred and seventy
three patients in the Insane Asylum, being an
increase of eighty-6ve over the preceding year.
The expenses of this institution have exceeded
the appropriations by over $4,000. and there
are some old debts, contracted prior to the
first of January, 1857, amounting to over s5,-
900, which should be provided for. The expen-
ses of the Asylum for the present year, are es-
timated, by the Resident Physician, at seventy
two thousand dollars.
There are now five hundred and eighty-fve
conviots in the State Prison, while the accom-
modations are not sufficient for more than three
hundred and fifty, in consequence Of which no
reformatory system can be adopted. The phys
ical comforts Of the prisoners, however, have
been improved, and the expenses of the institu-
ton reduced. The immediate purchase Of a
site for Branch Prison, and the commence
ment of the work should no longer be delayed.
The establishment of schools Of reform,
throughout the State, for juvenile offenders, is
recommended.
The Governor dilates at length upon the par
doning power, and of the difficulty on the part
of the Executive of resisting the appeals of the
relatives and friends of convicts. In exercis-
ing this power, the Governor is sorry to say,
that in two instances at least, he was deceived
in regard to the character Of the men pardoncd.
The Indian policy of the government; the ag-
ricultural, mining and commercial interests of
the State; the overland mail routes, and the
Washington monument, are among the other
subjects treated of in the message, and the Gov
ernor's ideas upon these, as upon most other
subjects, though neither original nor strikingly
brilli ant, will generally be approved by every
body.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

The SPEAKERsHIP.-We announced last week
shat W. G. Stra tton had been elected Speaker
of the Assembly. His principal opponent in
the nominating caucus, was Phil. Moore Of this
county. On the first ballot Stratton Received
80 votes to 20 for Moore. The Senatorial
question entered largely into the contest for
Speaker, and Moore was defeated because be
was understood to be friend of Gov. Weller
the friends of all the other candidates, togeth-
err with the influence of the custom house, uni
ting against him. Phil's. political friends in
this county are much vexed at his defeat and
openly charge that it was accomplished by un-
fair and corrupt influences. The Democratic
members of the Assembly voted for Chas. E.
De Long, of Yuba, and the Republicans for Mr..
Shepherd, of San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

LATER FROM THE EAsT.-The overland mail.
by the Southern route, arrived at San Jose last
Sunday afternoon, with dates from ST. Louis to
Dec. 10th.
1t was reported at Washington that Spain
had declared war against Mexico, but the re-
port needs confirmation.
The Lecompton Senators had not, at latest
advices, succeeded in ousting Douglas from the
craftsmanship of the committee on Territories,
and it seems somewhat doubtful whether they
have the power to carry out the caucus resolu-
tiOn.
The charter election in Boston had resulted
in favor of the Republicans.
Difficulty was apprehended with Great Brit
ain, in consequence of the U. S. Mail steamer
Washington, having been overhauled and
searched by British armed vessels. The partic-
ulars of this insult to our nag, have not YET
been received. 1t was thought that England
would apologize for the insult.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, JAN. IL, 1859.

PETTY MAIIcE.-The success Of Senator
Douglas in Illinois, and the late demonstrations
in st. Louis, New Orleans, and other places,
which have made it apparent that the people
will stand by their champion, seem to have
maddeped the administration. Soon after tne
meeting of Congress, the President notified the
Lecompton Senators that 1t was his will that
Douglas should be deposed from the position
he has occupied for the past six or eight years,
as Chairman of the Committee on Territories,
and that Senator Green of Missouri should be
appointed to the place. Accordingly, Sena-
torial caucus was held on the 9th of December,
and resolution to that effect was adopted,
with only seven dissenting votes. The Senate
had not acted on the subject up to the 10Th ult'
hut the mail steamer which is now due will
probably bring US the denouement Of the eau
Gus proceeding. We do not believe majority
of the Senators will consent to carry out this
caucus resolve. Such evidence of petty malice
on the part of the administration will never In
jure Douglas, but on the contrary, will recoil
with crushing weight upon The originators OF
the movement, and upon the lick-spittes who
do the bidding Of their master. II seems ma
jority of the Lecompton Senators were in favor
of giving the place to Fitzpatrick OF Alabama,
but the President had given them to understand
that Green must have the place, and with this
order they will doubtless comply.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

PURCHASE OF CUBA-A GLIMPSE AT rur D..
GRAMME.-The distinguished gentleman r.,
Preston, who is to take charge of onr IN, Noi.
at Madrid, is now in Washington. CorAes's
VIII no doubt eonhde in his judgment and M.
cretlon, and when he shall advise the Presidans.
that Cuba can be bought, sufficient snm =
hand will no doubt be placed at his dsno..Ia ~
But our Minister can hardly be enabled tn fo.N
an opinion on this subject before March NH. I'm
and in case of the occurrence of a favorsisi
opportunity to obtain treaty OF cession dr~;a
the next recess, the President might be anthnls
lied to borrow fifty or hundred millions e.
the purpose, or to issue bonds to that amonNa
which would serve as cash in any part of r.
rope. A1u-
There are many, however, who think Mod.;,
is not the place in which Cuba can he nnroS." u
ed. The negotiation is to be condnete.I ~ .s
capitals of France and England. and II !. 'ie ne
the favor of those governments thai II ia 70 y.
brought to the desired conclusion. Tho do,'.s os
which Mr.. Preston is to make on Snain fa. .a1
adoption of q mode by which the fliffarors.s sas
that may occasionally occur between onr a;.;
zens and the Cuban aut horitcs can bo od;,,s.,
without resort to the home government T. ~.
chief object of the mission. 1t was urged rror
Spain by the late Administration. and withp..
avail. The Spanish Government considered
compliance with it as equivalent to a quasi rs'
signation of Cuban independence. Possible N.
pressure of this subject upon Spain NAV favor
the rumored scheme for rendering Cuba an in.
dependent monarchy, under the rule of Snan.
ish prince, with the protection of France ana
ngand.- Washington Letter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

FATAL ACCIDENTAL fatal accident happened
at Mokelumne Hill, on Tuesday last. Louis
Wepki the sufferer, who was engaged mining
on Stockton Hill, whilst in the act of soldering
pipe, used for removing foul air, at the bot
tom of a shaft 200 feet deep, complained Of
faintness. and called to the man at the windlas
to hoist him up. He was hoisted accordingly
but when he had reached point about 100 feet
from the bottom, he lost his hold and fell. The
back of his head struck upon projecting rock,
breaking his skull and dashing out his brains
in most shocking manner, causing instant
death. Deceased leaves a wife and four small
children, at the Hill.---Sdn Andreds Ladependent.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

LEaIsLATIvE.-No business of importance
was transacted by the Legislature during last
have been appointed, but the Speaker had not,
up to Friday, appointed the Committees of the
Assembly. Neither House was in session on
Saturday. Notices of large number of bills
have been given, and among others, to amend
the attachment law, the bankrupt law, the act
concerning the homestead, and the act to regu-
late proceedings In criminal cases. There is
really but little business for the present Legis-
lature to do, but appearances indicate that the
session will not be short one.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

Curious CAsE.-A man named John Halpin
was convicted recently, at Ottowa, Ohio, of
having stolen and killed heifer belonging to
man named Reed, and the jury fixed the pun
ishment at one years Imprisonment in the
State Prison. 1t turned out however, that
Halpin was innocent of the ofense; for day
or two after he was convicted Reeds heifer
came home alive and hearty. Fortunately Hal
pin had not been sentenced; so new trial was
granted him, upon which the Indictment was
quashed and the man released.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

PRISONERS PoIsoNED.-A telegraphic dis
patch to the Union, says that three hundred of
the State convicts were poisoned last Friday
evening The poison is supposed to have been
taken in the -four which they had commenced
using that day. Some were much swollen, but
none had died at last accounts The Lieut.
Governor had gone TO the Prison to investigate
the matter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

"OCcAsTONAL," the Washington correspond.
ent of the Press, reports the following:
A good joke is told of an Irish friend of Mr.
Buchanan who paid him visit few DAYS AGO
in the course of which the President took main.
to assure the visitor that he was not in the 6sl5
as a candidate for reelection. The Hiberni.n
looked at him and said "In faith and belisxa
you are not, for nobody in our region saws ono
word in your favor.n
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

CALIFORNIA VIcrM.-A returned Californian
at Albany, almost Immediately on his arrival
recently made the acquaintance of young Ia.
dy with blue eyes and fur cape. She invited
him to see her home and take tea with her. II.
took tea with the young woman, and started
for his hotel, and on arriving there he found
that wallet containing $500 was missing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

SENAToRIAL.-The late news from the East
does not confirm the rumor that Secretary Cobb
was about to resign, and was to be succeeded
IA the Treasury Department by Senator Gwin
The story was doubtless started to accomplish
certain objects in the organization of the Leg
islature.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

DAILY REGIsrER.-We have received one
number Of the Sacramento Daily Register, pub
lished by I'll. Houghton Il Co., and edited by j.
G. Zabriskie and W. Bausman. The number
before us exhibits evidences of successful jour-
nalism; the editorials are vigorous and well
written, and the news and local departments
are got up with good taste and judgment, and
evidently by an experienced hand.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

SLUTcE RoBBMG.-The Hydraulic Press says
that Henry Bart went to his sluices, near Free
mans Crossing, on New YEARS. morning, in
tending to clean up, but found he had been
saved the labor by thieves, who got about
$3.50 for their trouble. Mr.. Bart has been
the victim of such depredations before.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

A MODEL SIGN.-We notice that new and
elegant sign has lately been placed in front of
tbe Golden Gate Hotel, Broad street. 1t was
painted by T. Mansell, and reflects great credit
upon him as tasteful workman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

THAT COPPER LEAD-The seam of native cop
per which was found not long since in a min
ing claim near Gibsonville, and specimens from
which were described in the Press, does not ap-
pear to be extensive. We are informed that
copper is still found, but only in small veins at
intervals. 1t is not impossible it may yet be
discovered in larger quantities certainly, this
sized pieces of the metal entirely isolated in th
rock.-,Sdn Juan Press.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12
MARRIED.

At North San Juan, the Sd inst, by Rev. Father
Dalton, NIX. JAMES BRIGGS, to Miss MARY C. NooNES alI
of that ploce
AT French Corral, Monday, Sd inst by R. H. Far.
quhar, ESQ.,, Mr. PARHEM WALL, of Marysyille, to Mss
HANNAH CRUsEN, of Bloomfield township
At Sweetland Thursday Jan 9th, by r. Fl. Farquhar
Esq, W. c. Colby, of North San JUAN TO ADELAIDE g.
MARSH of Sweeand.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

AN EDITOR RoBBEp.-Mr. w. Wadsworth, cd
itor of the California Cu!turist, was attacked
on Tuesday night of last week, in Alameda
county, by three Mexicans, his hands tied, and
his pockets rifled of $40. He saved $50 by
slowing it away in his mouth
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

Mrs. JOHN WooD.-The Agent of this talent
ed actress has been in town for several days,
with the view of making arrangements for her
appearance at our theater. We are not in
formed as to whether or not the arrangements
heve been completed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

NEW SroRE.-Messrs. Lubick d Co. have
opened an elegant and well-assorted stock of
dry goods, on Broad street, at the stand recent
ly vacated by Stiefel & Cohn. We bespeak for
the new firm a share of the public patronage.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

AsToNIsHING.--At the last accounts from the
seat of Government, the Washington Union
had announced that it would "pause for re.
ply" We trust that, for the credit of the Ad-
muistration and the Democratic party. the
pause may be an eternal one Chicago Times.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

THE EIGHTH OF JANUARY.-Saturday last, was
the forty-fourth anniversary of the battle of
New Orleans. The day was not observed in
Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

PAPERS, Wells, Fargo d Co., aud Langton
eco. have placed us under obligations for Sun
dry newspaper favors during the past week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

A LoNG LEcruRE.-The Rochester Union says
that Horace Greely has written lecture on
"Great Men," and starts West this week to
spend month or six weeks in its delivery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

MASTER STONE, of the Pioneer Express, has
our thanks for the prompt delivery of Downio
vile papers, and other favors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

PUBLIC LIBRARIEs.-The California Register
states that there are now thirty-two public Ii
braries in the State, containing over $4,000
volumes
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-01-12

KILIED.-A young man named Gale acci-
dentally killed himself the other day, at Fort
TETON.