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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

MARrsvILLE AND BEEIcIA RAHRoAD.-The
work OF this road having been suspended on ac-
count of the failure of the contractors to pay
the laborers, the people Of Narysvilie are TAX
ing energetic measures to resume operations,
and have the work pushed ahead. The Demo-
crat states that Mr.. G. G.. Briggs has subscribed
$25, 900, paying $4,000 down in cash, and has
expressed determination to subscribe S25, 900
more, at convenient time. The company are
of the opinion now that they will have the cars
running from Marysvile to Suisun City, dis
tance of sixty-6ve miles by July or August next
They already have county and individual sccu-
rites sufficient to cover the outlay, but became
temporarily embarrassed for the want of ready
money. The cost of grading the road from Ma
rysvilIe to Suisun City, and making it ready
for laying down the rails, is estimated at 81 500
only, per mile.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02


A CIVILIZED INDIAN-The North Californian
gives the following result in the matter of civizng
an Indian:
A few weeks ago an Indian lad came to Union,
well mounted and decently clad. He spoke English
fuently, and to all inquiries answered politely. He
said he was from Scott Valley, where he had lived
six years with one Owen, who had taken him from
his tribe at an early age; that, under Owens care,
he had learned to read an write; that lately Owen
gave him horse and money to enable him to visit
the coast and obtain employment, should he so de-
sire reservng to him the privilege of returning when
he chose. This, as well the ownership of the
animal, was set forth in a written certificate The
lad was engaged by gentleman in this town for a
few days at cutting wood But the desire to return
to his former kind employer triumphed over even
the novelty and freedom of his present situation
He stated to the gentleman his intention to go back
and left shortly after He did not wait for second
certificate, which his new employer offered to fur
nish, to insure him from molestation the trail
During his stay here he manifested zeal, propriety
and more than ordinary intelligence. He read much
and his book was the bible. We hope he returned
to his kind protector safely.
II this occurrence serves to illustrate the Indian
character and capabilities for good, it will be
city some and in opposition to the preudices Of
many. II it incite others in similar circumstances
to emulate the example of the kind-hearted MASTER
we justified in devoting space to its publication
AT all events, Owen, of Scott Valley, whom we do
not know, and his Indian protege, are welcome to
this puff, in all sincerity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

SINGULAR DEATHs.-The Hartford Conn
Press relates two very singular and fatal acci-
dents. which have happened in Sharps' rife fac
tory, in that city, within the past two years.
One was of a blacksmith who was holding a
chisel upon bar of cold steel for the striker to
operate upon. The man suddenly aud appa-
rently without cause, fell lfeless to the floor.
Upon lifting him up, and opening his shirt a
small red spot was discovered upon the left
breast, and post mortem examination showed
that very minute particle OF steel, stricken
by the hammer had penetrated between the ribs
and pierced the heart. The other man was un-
laciug belt He was left-handed and was
using an awl, when his hand slipped aud the
awl pierced the heart. He tore open bis shirt,
crying, II am stabbed, and falling, died in a
few moments.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

RAILROAD PRoJEcT.-A project has recently
been started in San Francisco for constructing
a railroad from Goat Island, opposite the city,
to Sacramento. by way Of Stockton. The rails
from the Island to Oakland, would have to be
laid on piles, and the whole distance is stated
at about l 10 miles. With the exception of a
few miles along the Straits of Carquinas, the
route is generally level, and would require but
little preparation to put it in a condition for
laying down the rails. 1t is estimated that the
road can be built for $500 600, and that its
construction would very soon double the com
mercal and manufacturing interests Of San
Francisco at the expense of the valley cities.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

New YORK RowDYIsM-The New York Daily
News having commented pretty severely upon
the acts of rowdysm which disgraced the late
Syracuse Convention, Mr.. Geo. f. Thompson,
one of the editors, was assaulted the next NOR
ming by Tammany rowdy named Frank Nc
Cabe, and severely beaten and mutlated. For
some time bis recovery was regarded as doubt
ful, and it is stated that bis face will be disfg-
urcd for life The affair created great excite
ment in New York, and there was prospect
that McCabe would be punished, despite the
political influences in his favor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

A MEXICAN ROMANCE of REAL LTFE.-Juarez,
the lately appointed Constitutional President
of Mexico was born in the early part Of 1924,
in the mountainous district Of Southern Mexico,
and ia by blood pure Indian. His father
raised a few sheep and cattle, and gained a
scanty subsistence by the sale of their skins.
At twelve years of age the young Juarez ran
off to attend fair, and being afraid or asham-
ed TO return, he hired himself to mue-drlver.
from whose service he passed into the service
of IA wealthy Spaniard, who, pleased at his IN
telligence, caused him to be taught to read and
write. Still retaining the favor OF bis employer
he was sent to the College Of Oaxaca and hav-
ing chosen the profession Of the law. he rapidly
rose to the head of bis profession, was made
Chief Justice, from which post he passed to that
Of the Presidency.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02
OFFICIAL BUSINESS wolearn from the Wash.

OFFICIAL BUSINESS We learn from the Wash
ington papers that the reply of Attorney Gen.
erAl Black, or Bennett, to Judge Douglas is
being sent through the mails from that city by
the cart load, under the frank Of that Cabinet
officer. The law is explicit, and forbids any
oficer Of the Government entitled to the frank
from tracking anything but what relates to the
business of his Office. A member of the Cabinet
or head of q Bureau is required to place upon
the envelope "OfIicial Business" That, with
the name of the officer, entities it to free pass
through the post Offices. The Attorney Gen
eral, therefore, in sending eff his manifesto
against Judge Douglas, has to endorse them
"ofiicial business" and that very conscientious
old fogy of postmaster at Washington permits
them all to pass, notwithstanding be very we'll
knows that the endorsement upon the package
is an Infamous fraud and contains not word
Of "oficial business"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

A SINGULAR WuL-MARRIAdE Portions FOR
THE MILLIoN.-Many years ago. Oliver Smith,
an old bachelor, who resided In one Of the towns
in Hampshire county Massachusetts, left the
bulk Of bis property to be managed by trustees
until it should amount to 100000 whea one
half the income was TO be annually given 10
twenty-one boys, who should faithfully perform
certain conditions of the will oue-fourth to
eighteen girls; one eighth to 6fty-four young
women for marriage portions, and the remain
ing eighth to the same number of INDECENT aud
deserving widows. The required sum will be
reached ia October next, and, accordingly,
about $40 800 will hereafter annually be dis
tributed among the boys-about $515 apiece,
making quite prize for those who are lucky
enough to secure it ; and as this distribution II
to be an annual thing, an army of boys will in
time be furnished with handsome sum to start
life with. The sum Of ST, 400 will be distributed
among the girls-S300 apiece $2,700 for mar-
riage portions, making $50 apiece, which will
pay for many of the necessary "axings - and
the sum $50 apiece) to the widows. The trus-
tees of the fund are annually elected, like all
other town officers, and the principal of the
fund is mainly loaned on real estate In the va
rious towns OF the county. We are unacquaint-
ed with the prescribed requirements for obtain
ing the prizes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02
CoIonrn MAN SnorDrAn.-Thomas ii. Ln

CoLoRED MAN SHOT DEAD.-Thomas II. Lucas,
commonly known as the "star niggcr of Sierra
ty," was shot dead on Tuesday morning, Oct. 25th,
at La Porte by Peter Lombard, darkey from Poker
Flat. Tom was one Of the "fancy," and general
favorite. He amused the boys last week by COW
hiding Martha Green, (whO, by ytlioby is blaek) for
insinuating that his mother run on four legs. This
SO exasperated her that she sent over for Pete to
resent the insult who came snealing up behind
poor Tom, and, while saying "defend yourself" shot
him through the heart and walked off with cooked
pistol threatening to blow out the brains of any one
that attempted to stop him. A crowd soon started
in pursuit, and would have hung the coward if they
had caught interchangeable Democrat,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02
Indian Matters.

A correspondent of the Red Bluff Beacon,
writing from Pit River Valley, under date of
Oct. 18th, says in regard to the Indian Difficult.
ties in that section:
You are doubtless aware, before this, that an
inhuman slaughter has been perpctrated upon
tribe OF friendly Indians by a band of men
calling themselves the Pit River Volunteers"
The excuse for this barbarous outrage is said to
be that the Hat Creek Indians were in the habit
of visiting the Pit River Indian village, and
that they were there when the slaughter took
place. This is not so; there were no Indians
but what belonged there, aud 1t is only said for
the purpose Of justifying Captain Langley's
gang, in an outrage only worthy of the most
depraved of savages. There is not a single one
of the Pit River volunteers that has a cents
worth Of property In the Valley, and their de.
sire to avenge the wrongs which have been com
mitted, is delusion for the purpose of drawing
honest men into the belief that il is their duty
to contribute to the expenses of the expedition
So much for the Pit River volunteers
Ii is said that Capt. Adams Lieut. Carr, and
Lieut. Brewer, take sides with the Indians and
protect them in their outrages. Any one who
is at all acquainted with these gentlemen know
this to be u gross falsehood Lieut.. Carr has
done more to prevent Indian bostlites than
the Pit River volunteers have done, or could
DO, and never yet has he resorted to the cow
ardly means that Langleys gang has done to
accomplish it. His course has already been
humane and to the purpose, and with the ex-
ception of one expedition, has found and pun
shed the offender. The garrison at the Fort
affords ample protection to the citizens and
their property; but if this gang continue in their
indscrmnate slaughter, we can expect no pro-
lection whatever.
do not write this for the purpose Of forming
the mind of the public against any men, or set
Of men, but simply for the purpose Of placing
the matter fairly before the people, and to place
the blame where it belongs, and not on the off,
GERS Of the Fort, who are gentlemen Of cbarac-
ter, and who feel (and justly too) II beneath
their notice to condescend to a refutation of
the charges preferred by this band of outlaws.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

A HORSE or ANOTHER CoLoR.-A private let
states that it was the mistress, instead Of the
Queen, of King Kamebameha, that caused the
shooting Of Secretary Nelson. by "hs royal
highness." The letter goes on TO say that "the
good name, irreproachable character and un-
blcmisbed reputation the Queen has borne hith-
erto, should shield her from such scandalous i'm
putations until the contrary is fully, fairly and
squarely proven beyond the possibility Of a
doubt"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

DOUGLAS AS AN ORAToR.--The Cincinnati En-
qulrer in commenting upon the speech of Sen
ator Douglas recently delivered In that olty,
says!
Senator Douglas is an orator In the highest
sense of the term. In strength and effective.
ness upon the stump he is undoubtedly superior
to any other man now upon the stage of life.
His political addresses, in the severity Of their
logic aud in the clearnesa of their diOtion, re.
sembe those Daniel Webster was In the habit
of making upon political topics to popular as.
semblies He elaborates his propositions with
all the mathematical certainty of Euclid, and
his statement OF case carries along with il
overwhelming argument. There are more
graceful and elegant speakers, but In intelec-
tual power he Is superior to all his rivals among
American statesmen. In that respect he has
had but few equals since the foundation OF our
government One of the noticeable features Of
bis speech was his declaration "that he would
not yield one iota-one jot-one title of his
principles to gain the Presidency"
The remark is in character with the man, and
is undoubtedly truthful reflection of his SEN
timents, which are those of high toned, elevated
and patriotic statesmen. TIE bodness with
which he enunciates bis opinions with bis voice
and his pen, careless who or what they hit, is
proof positive that personal gain is with him
subordinate to the public good. If the attain
ment Of the Presidency was the great end aud
aim of bis life, he would be more reserved aud
non-committal in his conduct. How sHperior--
how much more noble are bis frank and free
declarations of bis views, than the concealment
and dnplicity upon such matters as usually
characterize Presidential aspirantA. who are
afraid to let their political sentiments be knownl
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

DANISH COLONY IN MIssoURI.-A Missouri pa
per says that large number Of Danes have
made arrangements to settle in Butler county,
Missouri, next fpring. They have, through an
agent, purchased large tracts of swamp lands
10 that county, and sent out twenty-five active
young men, who are now engaged in clearing
and fencing the ground preparatory to a full
crop next year, when about one hundred fami-
lies will move in.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

SAVING A STEAMER IN TwO,-At Steamboat
Point a curious sight may now be witnessed. The
well known steamer Cornelia has been placed on
the ways where she has been sawed in two, and the
two ends put apart for distance Of thirty feet, TO
which amount the boat is to be heightened. The
steamer can be made as strong as ever, and some
say stronger, than before. When completed, the
Cornelia will be one Of the finest boats in Califor-
nia-AHa.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

FIRE IN SONORA.-A fire hrokc cut In frame
building at Sonora, about four o'clock last
Wednesday morning, and before the flames
could be subdued about dozen buildings,
mostly frame, were, consumed. The total loss
was between six and eight thousand dollars.
The fire ia supposed to have been the work Of
an incendiary, as the house in which it Orgi-
mated was unoccuped.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

HEBREW ScHooL.-The Israeltes OF San Fran
cisco held meeting few days ago, for the
purpose Of taking measures to establish school
where the Hebrew language shall be taught.
Speeches we're made by DR.. Eckman, Seixas Sol
onions and others, and committee was ap-
pointed to canvass for subscribers to support
the project.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

APPLICATION FOR PARDoN.-Jas. Archer, one
Of the parties who attempted to rob the pack
train, between San Juan and Forest City, last
winter, and who was convicted of the offense in
Marysville, has given notice Of an intended ap-
plication to the Governor for pardon.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

AcQvTTED.-Jacob Levy, charged with arson,
in setting fire to the town Of Tehama, has been
tried twice for the offense, aud on the second
trial the jury found verdict of not guilty. On
the first trial the jury could not agree.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

NARROW EscAPE.-The La Porte Messenger
learns that g. S. Spaulding, Of Gibsonville, met
with quite narrow escape recently. In removing
an old gun which for some time had been under his
house, and which he supposed not loaded, the
hammer struck against portion Of the building,
causing the gun discharge and send load Of shot
through one of his pockets. A knife, which was in
his pocket, was blown to pieces, and one of the shot
entered his flesh. He but slightly injured,
though considerably "skeeTed."
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

A LAND PRoJEoT.-The Sacramento Bee says !:
"a number Of gentlemen, residents Of Sacramento,
consulting as to the propriety of forming an
association, to be composed of one hundred mem
bers MORE for the purchase Of the entire Norris
grant of land, located in this county, known El
Rancho del Paso,' and which contains forty-four
thousand acres"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

ASTONISHING INcRRAsB.-In the fall of the year
1857 single grain Of Australian wheat was planted
in Norega Valley, situated in the hills ten miles
east of Oakland, opposite San Francisco. 1t was
carefully cared for and in 1858 thirteen ounces Of
seed we're planted in drills, and the past summer
there was reaped from them one hundred and seven
tyve pounds Of clean wheat, increase in the last
year of two hundred and thirty folds. +. 1tD1es
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

"STRAxGE l'-An Eastern paper says that a
correspondent furnished it with list Of two
hundred and forty-eight words, made from the
letters composing The word strange.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

]. NJ ANDERSON, who was Clerk Of the Assembly
in 1856, is announced as a candidate for the same
position. Since he held that Office he is famiEsrly
known as "Section Fust."
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-02

SILVER MNE.--A silver mine was discovered
not long since near Fort TETON, the ore from
which assays at the rate of 5000 ton.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-10-26

GREAT BRIrAIN.-The Great Eastern
left Portland at 4 o'clock on the afternoon
Of the 9TH, and anchored at Holyhead on
Monday afternoon, the 10th. The dis.
lance run in the As hours is computed at
something over $50 miles. The average
speed, II knots, but during the greater
part of the trip the engines were not run at
over half speed.
The paddles averaged 10 and the screw
80 revolutions per minute. working at a
pressure of 20 pounds of steam. The great.
est speed attained was l41 knots or nearly
IL miles per hour. This was accomplished
without special exertions by the engine,
but there was considerable canvass spread.
The correspondent of the London Times,
who wa on board the Great Eastern, in a
letter written before she run to Holyhead,
says that the ship will probably lay up at
Southampton during the winter.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-10-26
The Hiram Institute.

Ok Thursday evening last, the students
gathered around the house of Prof. Gar
field. After several stirring songs by the
Glee Club, he was called out. He then ad
dressed them for several minutes. taking oc-
casiOn to remara that he did not intend to
have his political action interfere with his
connection With the Institution; that on the
contrary his desire was that it should widen
and deepen whatever influence was already
possessed. With your cooperation, young
gentlemen SAID lie. Il shall labor assidu-
Ously to make the Eclectic such as it ought
to be- He further remarked that his time
at Columbus would not be required more
than half the winter term and spring yaca-
ton. These remarks were greeted with
three cheers for our Principal and three
cheers for the Electic. -POrtage Dem.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-10-26

bank being but 100 feet distant, and the
hills 200 yards. Finally. all but n were
killed or wounded. A wounded mulatto
was taken to the shore, and a gentleman
holding the dying man questioned him.
He repeatedly asked him his name, and
tie origin of the outbreak. but all he could
elicit at first from him was a roll Of his
large eyes and a shake of his head. At
length. seeing that he had not long to live.
he declared, in all sincerity, that the rebels
only numbered at first 10, but that they
had got. and were expecting to get. rein
forcements. Whilst our informsnt was en-
gagged in his i~nterrogatorieS, n of the In
furiated citizens came up and snatched the
diving man from his arms, and with one
cash of a knife cut his throat from ear to
EAR. The mulatto was a good-lOCking fell
low and about - years of age. To such
a high pitch had the indignation risen, that
before his throat was cut, a female came
up and struck him a blow in the face.
Another rebel by the name of Stevens,
was described by our informcnt as a
mighty fine looking fellow" AS he lay
on his bed last night wounded. a person
came to him and had his rifle levelled to
end his days, when somebody came and
pushed the gun aside. ue was about so
years Of ace. and told those around him
that if he lived till daylight the people
would hang him-and they had already
erected a gallows. and were only awaiting
the day TO execute their purposes.
At Washington City the greatest fear
prevailed; two hundred and fifty stands of
arms were issued and five thousand rounds
of ball. The police were armed and a re-
serve force kept ready at a moments no.
tice.
Police mounted on horseback were sta
toned at every outlet of the city, at the
bridges. etc, to give instant warning of any
hostile demonstration from outside the city.
They were instructed to signal the first sus-
picious movement by a certain alarm that
had been previously agreed upon at head
quarters. Capt Goddard also instructed
the active police force to arrest all colored
persons found on the streets and search
them for concealed weapons, and in case of
finding any to take the parties to the watch
house, and if no weapons were found, to
send such arrested persons to their house
without delay.
The Star says:
As an evidence of the rigor with which
this order was carried out. some watchmen
arrested a %colorsl man soon after 10 o'clO, K,
and proceeded to search him, when he cried
out. Bless God. 1nasSa, no use to search
dis Niger; Use been searched free times
afore tonight" He was cautioned to make
tracks for home, and released. Permits to
colorcd people to hold balls and festivals,
which had been previously issued, were
countermanded, and the Mayor and all the
police force as well is the Clerks in the City
Hall. were on the alert until daylight this
morning.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-10-26
Child Kidnauped.

A little boz, a child of Capt. McNclley
Of Cleveland, was kidnapped on the streets
Of that city by a woman and carried off
After several days the woman was arrested
near Delaware in this State, and the child
recovered. The Herald Of the Goth. inst.
says:
Yesterday morning early. Officer opELL
took the cars TO Gallon. Here he found
that she had stopped from 4 P. N. to 6 P.
N. on the proceeding evening. at an Irish
shanty, and had supper there. She had
staid at another shanty all night. ODELL
then footed it down the track seventeen
miles, hearing of her all the way by the
track repairers. At Cardington he was
jained by Mr.. y. B. Seymour, and the two
proceeded by hand cars, until within two
miles of Delaware. where they overlook the
woman, carrying the child. The little boy
was almost frozen with the cold. The wo-
man was arrested, t.kcn to Delaware in a
hand car, and kept over night
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1859-10-26
Flora Temple at the Horse Fair.

The great and much expected trot be.
tween Flora Temple and Princess came
off on Saturday afternoon. The weather
was most aJomil able, and the track, in spite
of the most strenuous efforts to keep it in
order, was in wretched condition. OF
course it was useless to attempt to mike
fast time, and the trot was therefore more
to satisfy the curiosity of the crowd. than
for any other purpose. Flora did very
well under the circumstances. Princess
did not appear to good advantage. and made
but a poor show. The record is as fol
lows
Trotting, mile heats, hest three in five,
to harness. Purse $1,000.
NJ. NJ. McMan's b. m, Flora Temple III
j. Eoff's b.. IN. Princes 222
Time, 2:t0-2:30!-2:29.
We are authorized to auroun5e that the
little Flora will trot against the somewhat
ceIcbra ed Chicago horse, Ike Cook, on
Wednesday afternoon next. The condi-
tons are. mile heats, best three in five. to
harness. purse, S:0QO.-CkgsLand Her
I'D.