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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-01

WoRDs IN SEAscN.-In the Plaza before ST.
Peters at Rome stands the most beautiful ODE
lisk in the world. 1t was brought from the cir
Gus OF Nero, where it had been buried for
many ages. IL was one entire piece OF Egyp-
tian marble, " feet high IL feet square at the
base, and feet square at the top, and is CON-
puted to weigh above 470 TONS and is supposed
to be three thousand years old. Much engin-
eering skill was required to remove and erect
this piece of arr /; and the celebrated architect,
Dominica Fontane, was selected and engaged
by Pope Sextus V to carry out the operation.
A pedestal, 80 feet high was built for its recep-
ton, and the obelisk brought to its base. Many
were the ingenious contriyances prepared for
the raising of it to its last resting place, all of
which excited the deepest interest among the
people. AT length everything was 10 readiness
and day appointed for the great event. A
great multitude assembled to witness the cere-
mony, and the Pope, afraid, that the clamor OF
the people might distract the attention Of the
architect, issued an edict containing regula-
tions to be kept, and impressing the severest
penalties on any one who should, during the
lifting Of the gigantic stone utter single word.
Amidst suppressed excitement OF feelings aud
breathess silence, the splendid monument was
gradually raised to within q few inches OF the
top Of the pedestal, when its upward motion
ceased /; it hung suspended. and could not be
got further the tackle was too slack, and there
seemed to be no other way than to undo the
great work already accomplishlshed. The an-
noyed architect, in his psrplexity, hardly knew
how to act, while the silent people were anx-
ously watching every motion OF his features TO
see how the problem would be solved. In the
crowd was an old British sailor-be saw the
difficulty and how to overcome it, and with
stentorian lungs he shouted, "Wet the ropes ~
The vig:lant police pounced on the culprit and
lodged him in prison. The architect caught The
magic words; he put this proposition in force,
and the cheers of the people proclaimed the sue
cess Of the great undertaking. Nextday the
British criminal was arraigned before his Holi-
ness his crime was undeniably proved, and the
Pope, in solemn language, pronounced his SEN
tence to be-tbat he should receive pension
annually during his lifetime.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-01

THE UTAH DFPIcULTIEs.--A dispatch from
Washington city, dated April 30th, says:
The War Department has received a heavy
mail from Col Johnston, commanding the for
ces in Utah. The complications and difficulties
between the federal and judicial officers is fully
explained and his course in responding to the
judiciary, which are coordinate branch of the
government, is fully sustained and justified. 1t
appears that Gov. Cumming was acting under
special instructions from the State Department
and directly opposite to the instructions OF Col.
Johnston and the judicial officers. The Cabi-
net to-day has the subject under consideration.
Gen. Johnstons dispatches change the aspect
Of affairs there. and it is not known what course
the Administration will pursue as between the
federal and judicial officers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-01
IMPROVEMENTS IN QUARrz MINING.
rrOm the Iowa Him Patriot, May al.l

We witnessed, on Thursday last, an expert
ment made by gentleman in reducing sui
phurets from quartz rock. The test witnessed
by us we consider highly flattering, as going
to prove the practicability of the working of
the system, The piece of rock crushed weighed
eight and a fourth ounces, which contained
quantity of sulphurets, aud had no appearance
whatever of being gold-bearing quartz. After
crushing the rock, be added chemicals to the
powder, which had the effect of decomposing
the sulphurets contained in the rock completely,
leaving simply the fine quartz, sand and gold.
No one would have believed that rock, the
appearance of which gave not the slightest
indication of gold, would have proved to con-
tain so much. Quartz from the same lead is
now being crushed by mill in the vicinity of
Dutch Flat, from which they obtain about eight
dollars ton; In fact, about one hundred dol
lars to the ton can be obtained from rock by
this process that would not pay to work in any
other manner. Several witnessed the expert
ment who are said TO be good judges Of quartz
mining, as well as gentlemen who are expe-
rienced chemists, and all expressed themselves
thoroughly convinced as to the practicability
of the process, and satisfied as to the result
The discoverer has already made application
for patent for his discovery, and intends
erecting machinery, in short time, for the
purpose of testing his system to such extent as
to preclude the possibility Of failure until
which time he is desirous that his name should
not be made public. We understand that he
has tried some of the quartz taiings in different
localities, and the result has been highly sat
isfactory to all parties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-01
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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-01

Rich quartz leads have been struck near
Yreka. In one instance, out OF seventeen
tons of quartz crushed by mill considered
worthless, S665 was obtained. New leads are
discovered every week. One man has offered
one thousand dollars for a tenth interest that
he sold last week for ten dollars
In the case of Capt. Pcndeton, of the ship
Sarah Parkes, who was tried last week at San
Francisco, the jury found him guilty Of beating
and whipping William Thompson. aud not
guilty of cruel and unusual punishment, or
giving insufficient food. He was recommended
TO the mercy of the Court.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-06-01

A Mathematician states that If the popula-
tion of New York city increases annually in ac-
cordance with the average for series Of years
past il will contain in 1870, 100000 souls.
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Special 7foiices.


COMMON SENSE rules the mass of the peo-
pie, whatever the misnamed ard drnisaathro Sc
philosophers may say to tie Contrary. Show
them good thing; let its merits be clearly
demonstrated, and they will not hesitate to
give it their nTost corGial patronage The
masses have all eady ratified the judgment Of
physician, concerning the virtues of HOS
TETER'S BITTERS, as may be seen in the
immense quantities Of this medicine that are
annually sold in every section of the land l.
is now recognized as greatly superior to all
other remedies yet devised for diseases ofthe
digestive organs, sucn as diarrhoel, dysentery
dyspepsia, and for the various fe7ers that
arise from deraRgeme-st of those portions Of
the system. HoSetter's name is rapidly be-
coming Eousthod word, from Maine to Tex
as, from tie shores Of the Atlantic to the Pa
cifc. Try the article ard BE satisfied
Sold by all druggists in the world.
BSS See advertisement in another column
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IyFLAA AAfltATtON OF THE EYES

Like al other inflammation, is caused by
impurity of the blood. which causes an crup-
tive diseases, rs Salt Rheum, Scuryy Bons
Sores, Ulcers, sc. The blood being unhealthy
and Of an impure nature, also occasions Drop
sizes. The blood becoming o6structed in, the
veins, the Natery part of the blood in conse-
quence is thrown out from their extrcmties
and dropsy is the result. Many times it is
occasioDed by improper treatment of some
former disease, and the vessels being filled
by serous humors instead Of blood Free evac-
uations by these pills, open the passage into
the bladder and carry Off the corrupted hu-
nors, ans renew ghera with pure and healthy
oiood, which will drive out Of the body all
Inflammation, together with eruptions Of the
skin, and all dropscal complaints They will
be shield to every form of disease to guard
and keep you from the cold graSping hand Of
death, and cause life a nd strength to remain
and the co0ntenance 10 brighten with the
bloom of beaUty and health.
Dr. Morse's Irdiar Boot Pills are sold
by all dealers in Medicines.
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BLAcKwoOps MAGAZINE lTorv).

The present critical state of European affairs
will render these publications unusually in
teresting during the forthcoming year. They
will occupy middle ground between the hasti-
ly written news items, crude speculatons, and
flying rumors of the day Journal, and the
ponderouS fome of the future historian, writ
ten after the living interest and excitement of
the great political events of the time shall have
passed away. II is to these Periodicals that
readers must took for the only really intelli-
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and as such, in addition to their wel-estab-
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acter, we urge them upon the consideration
of the reading public.
The receipt of Advance Sheets from
the British publishers gives additional value
to these Reprints, inasmuet as they can now
be placed in the hands of subscribers about as
socn as the original editions.
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asar We trust the frIepds of Reform in
i county will not forget the Temper,
,ce meeting on Tuesday evening of Court,
Il the Anti-Slavcry meeting on the eve
BE- following. Let all rho can be pres
!. The lectures will Su+h no doubt be
,bd ones in their kind, and we woeld be
Ii to lave them heard by ITS many of
citizens as possible.
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ssa,- We are informed that Judge Gal
|pith publicly declared daslag the trial
fFoust, for murder, at Erie two or three
Vaeks since, that he, would never again
AZ his signature to a license to self IN
qkicating liquors We believe he is
ii frst President Judge who has come
nd that pitch of moral heroism-though
IRrly all are willing to censure the poor
h il who buys the poison. Judge Gal
ilith deserves much credit for thus pi.
herring SO just declaration from the
NJ ciaI bench and Dow that he has brok-
d the ice, we trust other President Judg-
aFiI feel their duty urging them to q
IIf declaration and practice.
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CONSTITUTION.

CONSTITUTION.
|his association shall be known MS "THE
TRIAL REPUBLICAN CLUE OF POTTER CoUN-
and Its object shall be to organize and
feaSe the Republican Strength of the same
ARrlcLE 1.-The officers shall consist of
fident, Vice President, Secretary and
fsurer-who shall discharge the duties
fIly belonging to such Offices and Of an
FcuuVe Committee of FIVE members, who
II correspond with active Republicans in
Y township, with a view 10 u thorough
EnlLatIon throughout the County. They
t&ke immediate steps to increase the
suIa'lon OF good Republican Newspapers
other Documents; and shall do whatever
L properly belongs to an active, efficient
tS0u'e Committee. To this end all money
ue treasury to be at their disposal.
f"liCLE The officers shall be elected
euiately after the adoption of the Consti-
IN, and shall serve until after the next
eSideut!al Election.
t@'CAE 5.-The regular meeting shall be
oh tue First Tuesday Evening of each
4 pI special meetings may be called by
anu oecrelary.
EnIIcLE ANY person who is in favor of
'sPuDlcan Platform adopted at Philadel-
y ! u 1896, and who pledges himself to sup
,"e republican Candidate for President
w may become member of this asso-
'oN oy paying Twenty-Five Cents to its
~Su'ef and signing this Constitution.
township organizations can adopt the
'e III Its general featurs, and amend it to
'neiF localities-all ought to cooperate
'ne Central Club by correspondence
Jour-
ne Committee on permanent officers
EV''ed the following: President, j. S.
fAE; Vice President, l.. CUSHING /;
'I0etaoFy, IL. j. OLMsrED Treasurer,
= lAdGART. The report WAS adopt
Inc Club then proceeded to nominate
fIOers u for an Executive Committee.
" oLMsTED, G.. b. OyERToN, p. A.
-'biNS, SoBlEsKI Ross,Sa LEWIS
''NA We're nominated.
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rka, Our columns are very much crowd
this week with the Lecture of Rev j.
Parsons, (an excellent one, by the
/, } and details ofthe execution of John
IOwn. We otter no apology but this
the absence of editorial and local news
believing that none other VIII be Fe-
lired.
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Superior inducements TO the Public.

ItEAD1 tEOR DISlRlBC 1lON.
Superior Inducements TO the Publis!
B-y@ new and sure plan for obtaining
GOLD and SILVER WATCHES, and other
valuable Prizes. Full particulars given in
Catalogues, which will be sent free to all up
on application. ~
Valuable Gifts, worth from so cts. to Sloe
GUARANTEED to each purchaser. $1,000
in Gifts have been distributed to my patrons
within the past six months $3.50, 900 to be dis
tributed daring the next six months.
The inducements offered Agents are moro
liberal than those of an! other house in the
business. ~
Having been in the Publishing and Bookscl-
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Ia AGENTS WANTED in every TswA
and County -
For full, particulars address
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Quaker City Publishing House
80 South Third Street
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sg- We note with great encouragement
y organization of the Central RepubIi-
y Club of Philadelphia. The selection
WILLIAM B Thomas for President of
4 Club Is sufficient guarantee of its
hficncy aud faithfulncss to the Repub-
y cause. And the address just issued
timely and forcibIe statement Of the
Z eFent position of parties in our State,
Of the duty of Republicans. The
h e Journal, from which we get our
'Rrmation in regard to this Club and
Hmovements, is doing ycomsn service
Hthe cause. If any of our readeri de-
W a Philadelphia Republican paper We
lAmend them TO the State Journal.
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pa Congress met last Monday. On
1Alurday the Democratic caucus nominal.
dMr. Bocock, of Virginia, for Speaker.
HI Opposition held no caucus but vote
liFctly in the House 70. different cand;-
his until their respective strength is
eaed, when they will no doubt unite
i one. They have nominated Messrs.
GPw Of Pa, Sherman of Ohio, and Hick-
Ia Of Pa.
S.-Mr. Grow having but 43 votes
% the first ballot, he withdrew his name.
VI Sherman leads the Opposition forces,
T4l sc votes on first ballot Bocock
n scattering 35--total 230-necessary
"a choice, in tull House, ll8.
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Fgan!ZatiOn Of the Central Re-
publican Club OF Potter
County,
Tuesday EyESING. Dec

TUESDAY Evening, Dec 6, 1859.
let persuaut to adjournment.
| he Committee on Plan of Organiza-
made the following report which was
ttad
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On motion the persons nominated were
declared elected.
Every person present signed the Con-
stltutlon, and the meeting adjourned
III. J. O4MSTED, Sec'y.
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A PLEA FOR TEMPERANCE.

The. Rev. n. v. Hull, of Alfred. Auegany
Co: n. Y, will deliver Temperance Lecture
in the Court House in CouderSport, on Tues-
day Evening, Dec. 2OfEl, being
Tuesday evening Of December Court.
Let every one who wants to hear good
speaking, and every bvdy who desires a RE-
YfVAL of the Temperance Cause in this
Cocnty. attend this meeting. 41sH
mo. S MANN J Committee
q. T. JONES, of
j. HENDRICk. J Arrdngem'ts
TO STUDENTS. ~
ID DURTON LEWIS will Board, and furnish
I'D good. rooms, lights and fuel for SIX
YOUNG GENTLEMEN to attend the Winter
Term Of Ulysses Academy. at the rate of One
Dollar and Fifty Cents Jreek 8g .L.aE
LewiSylle, Nov. 5, l959.-llu5.*
ID s. COLWEIL will pay Ca~h for FTRS
Ee. and SHEEP PELTS. Also, for OATS
Coudefsfsrt, Get 26, 1899.
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