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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23
suIcide OF Henry shipIey.

We are pained to announce that Henry snip
ley, formerly editor Of The DEHecRAT, commit
ted suicide at the Merchants Hotel Sacramen-
to, on Thursday evening last he retired 70
his room about i've o'clock, and about an hour
after lady boarder hearing groans in DIS
room, informed the landlord, who went to the
room and found Shipley in great distress. Dr..
Harkness was Immediately called, who saw ct
once that it was case Of poison and directed
an attendant to look around the room for the
bottle. Shipley spoke and said, "You will ind
no bottle, give me on antidote for strychnine."
On inquiry, he said be had taken the drug
about half an hour previous. Attempts 10 ad-
minister the necessary aDtidotes were unaVail-
ing, owing to violent spasmodic action OF the
throat, and he died in four or five minutes after
the Doctors arrival. The next morning, VI
al, containing one drachm, less ten or twelve
grains, of ehystalized stryehuine was found In
his trunk, and the missing portion was no doubt
the deadly dose.
Mr.. Shipley was about thirty-two years Of
age. He was born at Shirley, Massachusetts,
and graduated at Amherst College, in the class
Of 1850. He came to California in 1851, and
at different periods edited the Marysvllls Her
aid, Grass Valley Telegraph, Nevada DEMO-
Graf, and Sacramento State Journal. In the
summer Of 1858 he visited Frazer river, and In
the fall Of that year was thrown from horse,
at the Dalles of the Columbia, and severely in.
jured. For many weeks he was at the point Of
death, and a zinc CONN was once brought into
his room to convey his remains to California, II
being supposed that he was dead. He never
recovered from the effects Of his injuries. Da.
ring last summer be was engaged as editor Of
the Portland (Oregon) Times, but returned to
California in September Last. He had contem-
plated visit to the Sandwich Islands, for tho
benefit of his health, and was making prepara-
tions for the voyage when he received = dis
patch stating that the vessel on which he was to
take passage had sailed. This disappointment
Is supposed to have impellcd him to the act
which resulted in his death. He leaves moth
er, who resides at Pepperell, Mass, and he for
merly had brother residing at San Francisco
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

The RIGHT OF SELF DErrNsE.-A man nam.
ed Wheeler was recently tried in Linn county,
oregon, for the murder of man named Lilly,
Inc plea set up by the accused was self.defense
Inc evidence on the trial established the fact
that Lilly had no weapon at the time Of the
homicide, but he had threatened Wheeler with
bodily harm, and the latter had reason to fear
It, AS Lilly advanced upon Wheeler, the lat
ter, warning him not to come nearer, shot him
with revolver. The Court instructed the iurv
that in this country, man assailed was moi
bound to retreat to avoid bodily harm, or wait
until harm was inflicted before defending him.
self, or killing the attacking party. Under thi.
instruction, the jury found verdict Of acouit.
tai ~SHN''
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2s, 1889.
WAGON ROAD TO WAsHOE.

In another column will be found call for q
publc meeting, to be held on Saturday evening
December Sd, in the Court House at this place,
TO devise means for the construction Of q wagon
road connecting us with the mining country Of
Che eastern slope. We trust that the meeting
will be largely attended, and that representa-
tivss will be present from oil parts Of the
county. The mining counties, both north and
south Of Nevada, are taking energetic steps to
construct roads over every available pass in the
mountains, and IL ie time citizens Of Nevada
were waking up to their own interests, II they
would not DO outstrpped by other connties, pos.
sessing fewer natural advantages, but more en-.
terprising populations. Nevada 10 now the
most important mining county In the State, has
che largest permanent population, and in order
20 retain she lead, It is only necessary to i'm
prove the advantages which nature has thrown
in our way.
An expenditure Of $4,000 or $4,000 is all
that will be required to construct an excellent
wagon road to the Washoe mines, by the Eure-
Ia route. This is undoubtedly the nearest and
best route to the most important mining local
ities east Of the mountains, and the road when
completed, will command large portion Of
She travel between California and Washoe Ter
ritory. Mr.. Meredith, who started out about
two weeks ago, went by the way Of Eureka and
returned by Placervil!e. He informs US that
che former ia incomparably the better route Of
the two, and some forty miles nearer to the
principal mining localities. He tells US, also,
that the Washoe miners expressed their aston
ishment 10 him ct the supineness and apparent
indifference Of the people Of this county to tho
advantages Of the Eureka route. Had the road
been constructed last summer, oil the silver ore
which has been shipped to San Francisco, from
the Comstock Lead, would have been hauled
through Nevada, instead OF being sent away
round BY Placervile, and the supplies for the
miners would also come this way.
We have no desire to depreeia!e the advan-
tsges Of other routes, but tho citizens Of this
county will be wanting In the duty they owe
themselves, II they neglect to take measures to
secure their share Of the benefits that may &C
crue from the trade between California and the
rapidly increasing population Of the Washoe
eeuntry.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

CARSON VALLEY.-The following items Ara
con tanned 10 dispatch, dated Carson VALLEY.
Nov. 10Th
A party from Honey Lake valley were IN
search of the assassins Of Peter Lassen and p
Clappers. Lassen will be buried, temporarily.
with Masonic honors.
The story that several hundred head of cattle
were driven below Willow Greek valley BY the
Indians proves to have been false in every par.
tieular.
J. L. Blackburn. United States Marshal, shot
James Stevenson at half-past twelve O'Clock to-
day in VIM. Rice's saloon. They came up from
the Humboldt together, quarreled, Stevenson
called Blackburn a son Of b-h. upon which
Blackburn shot him over the left eye, killing
him instantly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

DESTRUCTIVE FIRKs.-A dispatch, dated st.
Louis Oct. 3lst. which we find in the Union, Of
Monday, says:
The extensive sugar house Of Seth Adams, in
Boston, was burned on Saturday night, involv-
ing loss on stock, building, and machinery, Of
one hundred and thirty thousand dollars, on
which there is seventy-two thousand dollars in
surance.
A fire also occurred in New Orleans yester-
day. destroying portion OF three squares in
the Third Municipality, causing loss Of one
hundred thousand dollars, and rendering sew
enty-four families houseless.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

IMPORTANT DEcsIoN.-The case OF Biddle
Boggs vs. the Merced Mining company, was do
cided last week BY the Supreme Court. This
ease involved the right Of Col. Fremont 10 the
gold mines on his Msriposa grant, and is deci-
ded in his favor. The case was decided year
Or two ago adversely 10 Fremont but was re-
opened, and the former ruling Of the court Il
reversed. The decision is rendered by Judge
Field and ccncurred In BY Judge Cope-Judge
Baldwin not being competent to act in conse,
quense of having formerly been engaged as
counsel in the case.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23
WAGON ROAD MEETING.

The undersigned, impressed with the belief that
great benefits may be derived from better means
of communication with the county beyond the Sierra
Neyadas, respectfully recommend that meeting OIL
the citizens Of the county, be held at the Court
House, in the city Of Nevada, on Saturday the 90
dav Of December next, at o'clock T. NJ, to con-
slider the expediency Of constructing WAGON
ROAD across the mountains, to consult as TO tne
hest and most practicable route, and to devise the
ways and means to carry out the proposed under
taking. The recent development Of extensive min
eral resources has already drawn great number Of
people to the valley of the Washoe, and in short
space of time, 1t is evident that large population
viii pour into the new region, whose commerce
must naturally flow to the cities Of California. Phi
yate and local enterprise has already open
ed transit for this trade by the way of Placervlle
which, until others are afforded, will conduct it in
that direction. The reports Of those who have had
opportunities Of examining that and also the route
through the eastern portion Of this county, lead to
the conclusion, that with a comparatively trihine
expenditure, a Road offering superior advantage;
for travel, may be made through the Truckee pass
by means Of which the immigration, as well as the
trade OF the Territory east Of us, will be brought
through this county. With these objects in view
and believing that such work viii greatly promote
the prosperity Of the people Of Nevada County, We
look to, and invite cordial cooperation Of its cit
~
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

RuMoRED DEATH OF HEESAN.-A Buffalo %,
per says there was well.founded rumOr in
that city, that prize fight took place in Cana
do, near Suspension Bridge, October 2Sd, be-
tween MOrrisey and Henan, and that Henar
was killed in the eight. Morrisey had left fol
the West.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

A SCENE IN THE STATE PRIsoN.-Archbishop
Atnlemany and Father Gallagher recently addressed
oOV prisoners In the State Prison. The Archbishop
Sodressed them in English, French, Italian and
Spanish: As the venerable prelate proceeded with
ms stirring remarks, many Of the convicts wept like
children: The Archbishop then celebrated mass,
ior the first time within those gloomy walls after
the prisoners.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

RESPITE OF A MURDRRER.-In the case of Mi
gucl Marquis, convicted recently in Alameda
county of the murder of S. d. Lester, and sentenced
to be executed on the 25th Of this month, the Su-
premc Court has granted stay Of proceedings unit!
an appeal now pending can be heard.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

THE AMERICAN Consul AT LEoHoRH.-Letter.
n rom Florence state that the exequatur Of Jos.
Dlnoa, American Consul at Leghorn, was with
drawn because he busted himself greatly for the
restoration Of the dethroned Princess, OF whom
ne was warm partisan. Biuda is directly
cnsIged win having recommended certain Re-
puolicaus 70 proclaim a Republic, while at the
same time he was exerting himself for the Pr;n.
cess The inference is, he sought TO raise a
pretext for armed intervention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

INDICTED.-The Grand Jury of San Mateo
county have indicted Judge Terry for killing Senator
Broderck in duel, and an officer has been sent to
arrest him. The duel was foughtin San Mateo, but
so the line of San Francisco that Terry can be
tried in either county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

LOST OvERBoARD.-During the trip Of the
steamer Anne, from Petaluma to Sacramento, last
Wednesday night, one of the deck hands, who pass
ed by the name of George, accidentally fell over
board and was drowned. Deceased was about 80
years old, and supposed to have been Hungarian
by birth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

STATE REFORM ScHooL.-The Marysville Ell.
press is informed that the Commissioners have de.
termined to locate the State Reform School few
miles ebove that city, on the Feather river. The
site selected is said to be beautiful one, combining
every advantage for an institution Of that kind.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

MoKELUMNE RrvER.-This stream is said to
have been higher during the late rain, than any
time for three years. At Lancha Plana the water
rose ten feet in half an hour. The Amador Ledger
learns that every fume on the river, above Middle
Bar, washed away. The rise was SO rapid that
not plank could be saved.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

NEWSPAPER OFFICE NODDED. On Friday
night, Oct. 2sth, the Office of the Free South, o
Republican paper Published at Newport, Ky.
was mobbed. Two forms Of type were taken
into the street and broken, and the editor was
directed to leave as nuisance to the commu-
nifty. No personal violence was offered.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

SUICIDE OF A CHrNAMAN!-On Tuesday morn
ing OF last week, the body OF Chinaman who had
been sick for some time, was found hanging to the
limb Of tree, at Drytown, Calaveras county. A
Coroner's jury found verdict that he had commit
ted suicide
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

OREGON PoLITIcs.-Ths Democratic State
Central Committee Of Oregon called q Conven-
tion to meet at Corvallis on the l6th inst, to
elect Delegates to the Charleston Convention.
The friends OF Gen. Lane were making despe-
rate efforts to get control OF the Convention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

NOVEMBER ELzcrIoNs. Elections for State
officers were held In New York and some other
States on the frat of November. The excite.
msnt in regard to the Harper's Ferry insurrec-
tion Was being kept up aud used for political
effect against the Republicans in New York, and
the next overland mail will probably bring the
result Last year the Republicans carried New
York by about $4,000 majority.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

A BAD AFFAIR.-At Petaluma recently, a man
named Green, who in a drunken ftwas being taken
to the calaboose by officer had his leg broken,
ana was thrust into prison and allowed TO remain
all night without medical attendance. 1t is now
feared that he may lose his leg in consequence Of
neglect.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

A MUSICAL NOvELrY.-The "Black Nightin-
gale" assisted BY number Of colored vocal.
lists, is giving musical entertainments in San
Francisco. She n reported by good judges to
possess remarkably sweet and powerful rnezzo
soprano voice, aud her concerts were largely
Akte nded.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

PRESENT TO NEW YoRK FIRE CoMrANT.-
The Broderick Engine Company No. /, of San
Francisco, purpose forwarding to New York,
by the steamer Of December 9th, a bust Of the
late Senator Brodsrick. II 10 intended Is a
present to the Howard Engine Company No.
"a, to which organization Mr.. Broderick be-
longed at the time Of bis departure for Cali
fOrnia.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

rRksIDESrs President Buehan-
au mas appointed his nephew, James Buchanan.
young lawyer of Philadelphia, his private sec.
Ie1ary. Mr.. Shannon, who has been acting
TTnporarliy, having been detailed from the
Treasury Department for that burmese viii rss
sumo his place in the Department. '"' ~
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

SAND BARs.-The late rise Of the mountain
streams has carried such quantities Of tailings into
the Sacramento that number Of sand bars have
been formed, very much to the inconvenience Of
steamboat navigation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

QuERr.-Is il compliment for theatrical
ee~P~ny, after rendering their services for q
complimentary benefit, to charge their regular
salaries!
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL little boy, son of Mr.
A. W. Trotter, Of Volcano, had both Of his legs
broken, on Friday oflast week, by pile Of lumber
falling upon him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

NEwPArER FAvoRs.-Maaters Geo. il VIM.
Stone have our thanks for San Francisco pa
pers furnished us during the past week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23
Notice to builders

SEALED PROPOSALS, will be received at the
~ omse OF the County Clerk of Nevada County, until
WEDNESDAY,, NOV. 30th 1859, for the erection of a
ncations now on file in the Clerks Office
T-3t I 8 I IuRrRr fl.-l
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23
MAR aIED.

On Tuesday evening" Nov 18th, at the residence of.
Goodman, in this city, by Rev. j. B. Warren. ofsan
Francisco Mr. T. W. LOcKwooD. Of the proprietors Of
the Journal and Miss FANNY HKKBEKT.
In this city Nov. 18TH by E. W. Smith, Esq. Mr. J. J.
MoREHoUsI and Mrs MARGARET " CAMPBELL all ofTodds
Valley, Placer county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-11-23

BIRTH.
At Grass Valley Nov l4th the wife of Moses KOrn OfA
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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14
Personal Intelligence.
Ex-Governor Bouck, of this State, Is seriously Ill.
DEPARTURES.


tic Mr. Daring Mr. McGilon child MIR Fisher, wife
cfid pr Lea c6nsn Jas Howard SIMPSON Mr Ro
ehette Mr. Knsan; 6empps Louis zelion Gandehop,
oaudet MIS- Mllardon Mrs Max Garfield, and liO in the
s,eersge
For Charleston, in the steamship Columbia-Mrs Jordan
Or eeger. II Reed, A Force, II Harrison, G r.,
noss ns M. ScKnSey W naR, nsray php Mrs Hop
pei Barrus Thos Meacham v Thsyer and lady, Mr.
ouss tfd MRS sco fye AMBER ss
lady 2ohdren AND nuse, Coenet lady 2children
son West Wsnaer r' wSze enn Mis- s Tnssp
lady and child, Miss Luther, Mrs Mstber, Major Vim
Corbett Mrs L Taylor, Pooser, Hamilton Parker
w@kman' d " god, stoepsi = = kendrick, Kenny.
Hayward W N siorfow, il Crocs.u, G G CFetsher' . /
Noyes II Iasae @ shed O Richards, d A Besrdsley
and in the steerage
For Savannah in the steamship Montgomery-T n Iufbur
r,n Peter Walsh IrafioS Morgan stotdird Miss Mary
Lester souder Joseph Bodmau Ezra inan IA eiray
lady and children, Miss Y,onoyan Mckingey, Chas
Aston, Albert Hunt CarlFink, Richard Bell.
For Savannah In the steamship Florida-E Percy Mrs
u Percy, Mrs Case and child, Mr. and Mrs blanchard
Morrison, Mrs Judge Morris Mrs Francis cutting, Ew
len Dayer Miss r liawi.y Miss Burns Miss Gilman,
miss susan Cary Car Mr. and srs Farrell Mrs Myler Miss
Fly and niece Mr. and Mrs hough.on Miller Mr. Brinkerho
MISS Mary scV Gee SGSs nS shsd s chrs Ms H' Mcksn
hss Q Cornell W SoSn,s % D @ Chapman Tsnney
s4 %no cnSs Guiding rais Tn ss
$ %T ge d Knf Geo s Ssss0 MK
Collin, simon o'Keefe, 4 " Jones, Denham Kane, W
Gregory Arnock, Jos Lawrence in the steerage
For Richmond, Ac, in the seamship Roauoke-w Non,
JOIN SOD, Mrs Moran, Q MCMILLAN wife and three children
barry Miss Sarah Adams, David Boston, Miss asmty vii
liam Patton Clinton Smith, Jamss Duncan, G johnson
son, Juney-and Is In the steerage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14

THE STATE LUNATTC ASYLUM FOR INSANE Con-
vITsThis institution at Auburn Is now completed and
was yesterday opened to the inspection of the public
is situated IN the Of the State prison. Its front the
north is Of cut stone, and the Of br 400 feet
long The main building in the centre Is three stories
hgh and contains three halls over the other, run
ming It's entire length The physicians office and reception
room for vleiters the first floor the private apart
ments for his family the second and third floors.
All the rooms neatly finished, with high ceilings and
well ventilated There two wings, each 100 feet long
and two stories high. Corridors extend through them,
devoted to the Of the patients for walking talking and
amusing themselves Along the sides Of these corridors
are their sleeping rooms by 10 each. Transep At the
end Of the wing contain smaller halls and sleeping rooms
for the noisy dangerous patients The asylum
contains 64 sleeping rooms The building s warmed by
heaters Pipes OF warm and cold water enter evev
story Bath in various parts Of the building
The windows protected by grating. Patients are rs
that before il has been year existence will be found
too small TO accommodate all who are sent 10 It'd ony
Jop nal, Fhb ii.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14

TIE RHODE ISLAND BOUNDARY LrNE.--We under
stand that there prospect that this vexed question
will be settled before long The commissioners appointed
by the two states have agreed upon line, and 1t now
only remains Tor the Legislature OF this State approve
oand for the general government TO acquiesce inhe
action OF the commissioners The line, agreed upon,
gives Masachuses nearly the whole OF the town Of Fall
River Rhode Island, carrying the present line about two
miles further South In return. Rhode Island gets that
portion Of Pawtucket lying In Massachusetts with part
Of Seekenk.-fdii Ripcv Netw
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14

A GIRL ATTACKED BY TIGER.-Y esterday Sarah
Noble aged fifteen years. called at the National Circus,
In relation 70 advertisement for girls to perform in Gin
derea Upon reaching the stage she began TO caress
OF the tigers which seized her by the le and
hcerated in shocking before could be forced
10 let go It's hold So firmly ts jaws closed upon the
limb that crowbar had be used TO force the mouth
open PhiladeIpASa Ledger, Eb H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14

NoTTcE TO SLAvEHOLDERs.-A bill passed the
Michigan House Of Representatives on the 9th inst
amending section rs Of chapter 1853 the Revised sta
tues 30 as 70 punsh any person bringing colored per
ment not exceeding ten years by ne not exceeding
81 600
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-12-31
ARRIVAL or THE STEAMSHIP soRTH BRIroy
pREpARAr1ous roa TIE PARIS coNen1lllu
nonnsr1c AND coxxsaerAI rsrEfa4srser
8slsr THE varfoa ~ nfxx.g

d PoRrLAyD Dec 30.--The stea7ss1yjp Worth Eefton
Capt. Thomas Jones, Of the MoisxkeaI Ocean COM
panys line arrived at her wharf Ehls evening. She
left Liverpool on Wednesday, Der. T4th, touched
at Queenstown on Thursday, the 1sth, and brings
advces from Liverpool and London one day later
than those received by the Arago.
l. The general political news by the Forth Brfton
is not Of special Importance.
The Great Eastern Steamship Company have
succeeded in negotiating loan of E4gt5sg, to ena-
bic the Directors to complete the equipments of
the steamer and finish the cabins and ornamental
portions Of the ship.
The British Government has appointed Sir Fl.
Grant to the caMmand Of the. exp editon to China,
and he has accepted the appointment.
Active preparations are ON foot at Paris for the
approaching European Congress.
| Several of the representatives to the Congress
have already arrived. and others are en- 1a1ife.
dispatch from Paris to London. and thence to
Queenstown, on TIArss!ay the 18TH states that
1 the Paris Bourse WIGS Sat, and sssree pas cent.
rcntes had declined since Tuesday, the 18Th inst.
/ LIVERPOOL, Dec. l5.-The sales Of Cotton on
| Thursday, the day Of the North Briton's sailing
from Queenstown, were estimated at 10000 bales,
OF which spectators and exporters took 1000. The
market closed steady with q good demand.
The Breadstuif5 market closed quiet and prices
| generally remain unchanged. ss
| Provisions closed dull and inactive; the previous
quotations were barely maintained.
| Lard closed heavy and noIninally declined
/ to 2s. The Produce market closed generally nm
| changed.
| The funds closed steady at yesterdays quota-
tons. Consois for account are quoted at 953 ex-
| dividend. s.