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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28
Th. Harper,s Ferry Business.

The latest dates from Charlestown ssste that
extensive preparations were being made for the
execution Of Ossa~aitemie Bro8B. Arrange
ments had been made to have military force
Of 1900 on the ground, in order to be prepared
in case Of an attempt at rescue. The excite
ment In regard to the s=attcr, except iu the
immediate vicinity Of Charlestown, had mostly
subsided. In that place constant panic was
kept up, In consequence Of the daily reception
of reports tha. large bs-.siss of armed men, from
Pennsylvania and Ohio we're moving towards
virginia.
The following. dated Nov. 2sth. is from she
agent of the Associated Press:
Gov. Wise has issued proclamation. an
nouncing that the State has taken possession OF
the Winchester and Potomac RailrOad; and
that on the first three days Of December, it will
be used entirely for military purposes He al
so warns the people of the State to remain OIL
home, on patrol duty, on the day of the execu.
ton, to protect their own property. Women
and children will noA be permitted to approach
the scene Of execution, and strangers are eau
toned that there will be danger to them In ap-
preaching Cbarlestown, or near 1t, on that day;
and that, If 1t ia deemed necessary, martial law
will be proclaimed, and be enforced.
It is said, that Brown stated to gentleman
Yesterday, that be had now no hope OF rescue
on aceount Of the extent of military prepara
tiOns, aud that bis boys would never have per
mitted his execution, il there was any prospec
of an attempt proving successful.
All applications for passes for civilians to at
tend within the military lines, are refused by
the Governor.
Not word of Whist John Brown may utter
If be should say anything, will be audible tt
the men forming even the line to the gallows.
Gov. Wise stated that the cause Of this excin
sion of all persons other than the military to be
that in the event of an attempted rescue, an or
der to fire upon the prisoner will be given. ant
that those within the unexpectedly those sui
6ciently near the gallows to hear what Brow
may say-would inevitably share his fate.
The New York Tribune Of Nov. 2Sth, says tha
Gov. Wise has written to Mrs. Brown, enclo
sing an order for the safe conduct Of her mes
senger to Charlestown; and that the remains o
her husband will be Immediately and decent.
committed to his care.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 2s, 1859.
THE MOUNTAIN ROUTES.

The Sacramento Union takes exception TO q
remark made In our last issue, to the effect that
the people Of that city we're opposed to the con-
struetion Of wagon rosd over the Henness
Pass. The statement was based upon the course
Of she Sacramento papers, which it was fair to
sencluds reflected In the main, the sentiments
Of the citizens where they we're published. In
noticing the fact, not long since, that Mr.. Fos-
ter bad got his feet frozen on the Henness Pass,
and that the weather had been cold on that
Ysute, the Sacramento papers omitted to state
that the mans feet were frozen IN consequence
Of bis accidentally getting them wet and that
there had also been some very cold weather on
the other mountain routes. This, and other
circumstances OF q similar character, 10 which
those papers have published every little item
that tended TO disparage the Henness route,
fully justified our statement.
The Nevada county papers have heretofore
bcen altogether too modest In urging the adj
van.sges Of constructing wagon road over
the mountains by the routes through this coun-
ty but the increased travel over the mountains
has latterIy directed attention to the Henness
route In such q manner as TO lead to compar-
ison Of that with the route by way Of Placer
willie. The comparison has never beon made
with the view to disparage the latter route, but
merely to show the superior advantages of the
former The travel between Nevada and the
diggings on the eastern slope commenced early
last summer and nearly all who could leave
their business have made the trip over, aud
many returned by way of Placcrvlle. Those
who have travelled both routes make but one
statement of their comparative merits, and
unanimously give The preference to the one
through this county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28
w..a,,~s.,n News.


Dispatches from New Ysrk city 70 November
sosh, state that some eighty menbersof Con-
ersss had arrived at the Federal Capital, and
eaucuses Of tke different parties weFs 70 nave
been held on Saturday evening, Dec. 80 Inc
organization Of the House WAS still involved IN
grea. doubt, and at latest dates nothing had
transpirsd to indicate that sny combinations
had been formed.
A correspondent Of the Cincinnati Gazette
saws thai should the Republicans bold sssucus,
that the South Americans and anti-Leconpton
Democrats would neither directly nor Indirect
" endorse the nominees. II is suggested that
several ballots should be taken for Speaker
nrst, and that the Southern Opposition may
thus be induced to name Norshern Opposition
member whom they will support. and thus set
tie The matter so far Is the Speakership Is in
| velVed.
1t il stated that Douglas has desired bis
friends to 20 into the Democratic caucus and
support the nominee. Il is thought that Has
kin and Clark Of New York, and Davis Of In
diana will do so, but that Morris Of Illinois will
not. Davis may, however, under certain con
tingsncies, support the plurality rule.
The correspondent Of She New York HsrdI'
has programme, which he says s acceptable
to the Administration members that have or
rived. II is to give the South Americans th'
Printer, the anti-Lecompson Democrats th'
Clerk, in order TO get an Administration mar
for Speaker, who In that case would be Phelps
of Missouri We are inclined to believe ths'
this is the only plan that can be devised to pre-
vent the Republicans from controlling the or
gauization. The balloting for Speaker proba
bly, commenced on the 9Th of December, ana
the result will be known 10 this State in th'
course of q few days. a.nr .r tl
The seats of Winter Davis aud Harris, th
Baltimore members, will be contested, aud th
evidence of fraud will be SO overwhelming tha
1t 10 believed the House will declare their elsc
tion void.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

INDIGNANT WAsHINoroNIANs.-The people Of
Washington Territory, it would sesm, are highly
indignant at the manner in which the San Juan
Island affair has been settled. A late number of
the Olympia Pioneer and Democrat has a column
article, devoted principally to the abuse of General
Scctt, beginning thus
Never has anything occurred IN the history Of our
Territory which has met with so hearty condem-
nation from all classes of people, irrespective OF
party and party prejudices, has the act OF
the great "pacfcstor" Gen. Scott in so basely de-
sertlng right to the Island Of San Juan and the
almost t'eGcherous concessions made to the impor-
tunate demands of the English.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28
mnn Law.


A gentleman from the foot hills gives the
Marysyille Democrat the following intelligence:
On Thnrsdsy night, Dec. 22d tsamster trsv-
cling near the Oregon House was aecosted BY >
man who had piece Of calico over bis face,
and robbed of two dollars and bali, ell he had.
Afterwards, the Vigilance Committee Of that
vicinity arrested man who bad similar, II
not the same piece of calico in bis possession,
also two dollars and half and q revolver. He
was brought into the presence Of the teamster
who failed to identify him, although be recog-
nized the calico and stated that the man was Of
about the same size with the one who robbed
him. Upon this testiSnopy; our informant tells
us that the Vigilance Committee took the man
OF into the woods, and that he has not been
seen since.
The Democrat truly adds that this was rather
slender evidence upon which TO dispose Of .
man 10 the way in which it is conjectured this
man has been. But Il has been the practice Of
Vigilance Committees in this State, to convict
and execute persons accused Of crime upon the
merest suspicion Of their guilt, and II the story
related above s correct IL is not at all improba-
BILE that innocent blood has been she'd. An in
nocent man was hung some years ago, in Que
of the northern counties, under circumstances
not unlike the above, and upon evidence equal
ly as good. The subordinate man was caught
by mob riding stolen mule. lie was so
much alai med on being accused Of the theft
that he was scarcely able to speak; bis fright
was deemed conclusive evidence of bis gnilt,
and be was hurried off and hung to the first
tree. When bis body was cut down, bill OF
sale for the very mule he was accused OF steal
ing was found in his pocket, showing that be
had honestly come in possession Of the animal.
Had the victim been given q few hours time to
collect bis senses, be could easily have explain
ed the suspicious circumstances; but the BUSH
ness OF mob Is to convict and execute, not to
ascertain the guilt or innocence OF an accused
party.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

since, Dr. Pond Of this city, was called to attend
gentleman and his wife, who were taken suddenly
Ill with symptoms that strongly indicated poison
On investigating the case, the Doctor informs US
that the cause of sudden illness was, undoubtedly
from eating rabbit that had been feeding on laurel
as the symptoms were precisely such as laurel in
case went to corroborate this conclusion. It well
known that at this Of the year, the laurel Ii
the principal food Of the rabbit tribe, and it is
sonable TO suppose that the flesh may, in some in
stances contain enough Of the posonto produce the
effects above narrsted.-Petahaaa argus.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

MrsIxo ACCIDENT AT SAx JuAY.-From the
Hydraulic Press, we learn that serious acci-
dent happened last Friday morning, near that
place, by the premature explosion OF blast In
the tunnel OF the Ohio company. The accident
occurred while the blastcrs were tamping, as
usual, and badly injured young man named
James Dodge, illing his face with powder, tear
Ing one hand, and breaking his LEFT leg just
above the knee. These dreadful accidents to
The poor laborer make one's heart ache.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

HOMICIDE IN SIERRA CoUNTY.-A dispute
about mining claim, says the Downievlle Citizen,
which has been pending since last Spring. between
VIM. Kelley and Johnathan II. Ellis was brought
to fearful termination at Eureka City, on the
morning Of the 18th inst. Kelley wished to put up
some hydraulic apparatus, which Ellis forbade him
to do, and an altercstion snsued, in which Kelley
was stabbed so that he died on the 10th. The men
are both represented to have been, otherwise than
in the instance Of this wretehed quarrel peaceabe
men.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

AN ENCYCLOPEDIA has just been completed in
Germany, in 242 volumes. The first volume
cav the light At Berlin IS far back as the year
1773, aud the last has been published this sea.
son; so that the work has extended Sc years
without interruption. Only six editors have
been connected with the work, aud their terms
Of service have averaged fourteen years each.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

The WEArHER.--After nearly scur weeks OF
clear, pleasant weather, the sun was obscured
by clouds on Friday morning; in the evening
OF the same day 1t commenced raining, and
continued at intervals up 10 Monday morning
Yesterday was again pleasant, but as the alma.
nae makers say, we may "sxpect stormy wea-
ther about this time.n
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

D.r g. DICKINSON We have the utmost confidence In
this great Democrats staesmanship and II he u nomi-
mated by the Charleston Convention, will not only give
him cheerful but enthusiastic support The recent
defeat Of the Democracy in New York; however, may
prove fatal to his chances Of nomination Unless tne
Convention Is satisfied that he can carry his own oste
he will not be nominated. That much Is certan--Shdsfd
| Courier.
The Democratic party could hardly nominate
man whose chance of election would be as
bad as Daniel s. Dickinson. He might carry
all the Southern States and California and Ore
gon, and those are all he could carry. When
the Lecompton issue was first broached In Con-
Qress. and Democrats had taken antagonists
positions on the question, Dickinson, 10 order
to ingratiate himself in the favor Of the Admin
stration, went out of his way to write letter
sustaining the views Of the President. Subse-
quently, when the President organized an OPP
position to Douglas and the Democratic party
in Illinois, Dickinson telegraphed his congratu-
lations to the Convention Of boiling offce-hold-
srs, assembled at Springfield, and wrote letters
TO his friends, In which he chimed In with the
Chicago Postmaster, Cook, and Attorney Gen.
eral Black. that "it is the true policy Of tho Ad-
minstration party in Illinois, where they are
not strong enough 10 run candidates Of their
own for the Legislature, to vote for the Repub-
lcan candidates." This advice Of Dickinson
and others was carried out In Illinois, during
the contest Of 1858, in order to defeat Douglas
by tho election of Lincoln, one Of the most ul-
ira Republicans of the West. The nomination
OF such man would be equivalent to defeat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

SERIOUS ILLNESS OF JuDGE DANIEI.-Ascounts
from Washington. nf Nnv~nahsr 3stA, ssste tact
Justice Daniel, of the U. S. Supreme Court,
lies in very critical condition, aud bis life is
despaired of by bis friends. His great age dis
courages, to some extent, the hope Of a favora.
BILE reaction,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

OREGON WAR DEBT.-A Washington paper
says that powerful combination is being organized
at Washington to lobby the Oregon war debt, which
amounts to several millions of dollars, through Con-
gress. 1t is sscersined that an agent was sent to
the Pacific by bankers year ago, to buy up claims
for prominent and wealthy parties. The scheme
will be thoroughly ventilated.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

TnE OVERLAND MAIL.-Washugtou letter
writer's state that the Post Master General will
take strong ground in favor Of retrenchment,
in bis annual report. He purposes to make the
Department self-sustaining without any increase
of postage; and one correspondent says he will
recommend discontinuance of the Overland
Mail 20 California.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

AFFAIRS AT BRowNsvnLK.-Intellige has
been received from Brownsville, Texas, to the
effect that Cortinas had hung three Americans,
through revenge for the hanging Of his officers
who had been taken prisoners. The town was
guarded by about 800 men, aud no attack on
the place had been made by Cortinas at Latest
advices M
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

QuARTz DrscovERY.--An interesting incident
says the San Juan Press, occurred to Mr.. Joseph
Thomas, last week, which may lead to valuable
results While out hunting across the river
about opposite French Corral, in Yuba county
he observed some good looking quartz crop
ping out, brought home few Jumps, powdered
and tested II, and got from pound or so Of
rock rs much as ffty cents worth of gold.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

REWARD FOR CoRTINAs.--A bill has passed
the Texas House Of Representatives. authori-
zing the Governor to offer reward for the
capture Of Cortinas, the Mexican brigand chief,
or any of the leaders OF his band, and appropri.
ating ten thousand dollars for that object. II
is though. that the bill will also pass the Senate
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

WALKING ON ArR.--The Hydraulic Press re-
lates the. following incident and narrow escape:
Mr.. Joseph KutE, lawyer of this place, at.
tempted the experiment of walking on air last
night, at about nine O'Clock, by s.epping OF the
edge of the Eureka claims. As hs e aof cha
meleon the air would not sustain him, and he
fell about one hundred feet, brusing himself
severely but not seriously. II isa wonder be
was not killed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

SUFFERING IN WAsHog.-Reports from the
Washoe country, state that there is much suffering
among the residents Of the eastern SLOPE account
of the severe cold weather and the lack Of comforts
bic accommodations. Numerous houses of a frai
nature were constructed last fall, many Of which
have been crushed by the snow, leaving the propri
etors. as well as many new comers, houseless. The
amount Of stock at Honey Lake, and the valleys ad
jacent says the Plumas Argus, is variously estima
ted at from fifteen to twenty thousand head. The
severity Of the winter is already making sad havoc
with the emigrant stock, and unless the weather
moderates soon this viii not be confined TO emf
grant cattle. A large number Of Indians have died
in the vicinity Of Honey Lake from exposure and
want of food. sf
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

SrRYcnSEE wHIsKy-An Eastern paper states that
parties recently returned from pikes Peak way that
fearful mortality had broken out Mountain City carry
close inspection showed that greater number Of deaths
caused by drinking poisonous srychnine whisky
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28
POPULATION OF BRowNsvIL,

POPULATION OF BRowNsvILLE-In the course
Of an explanatory article on the late events in
shat city, the Brownsville Flag says that though
they have 5000 Inhabitants nominally, there
are not more than $500 on the census roll, and
Of these there are not over 800 who are not of
Mexican origin. In fact, there are now but
thirty-four Americans by birth, old enough to
bear arms, in the place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

CONSPIRACY DEFRAuD BAsKERs.-A conspiracy lot
deraudng bankers and brokers upon tremendous scale
Is said to have just been discovered in Paris The par
cusrs hushed up with the greatest care at present
would appear that the greatest bankers ana imam
ca men on the different exchanges Of Europe are among
the dupes Photography said to have been the engine
used to defraud and Aquado's pophesy IS brought 70
mind when he declared that the discovery OF that science
would render paper money longer possible. An Eng
shman is said be the principal actor In the vast plot
which has been carried for three years past
Dutchman the principal promoter and Paris the theaeT
OF the grandest exploits Of the gang,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

JERoME BoSAPARTE, of Baltimore, who recently return
ed to the United States has refused the dignity Of Senste
Of France offered him by his father Prince Jerome IN
order induce him remain in France Mr. Bonapartt
preferred the simple title Of American citizen to that
Senator OF France After the efforts made by the AmeH
branch of the Bonapares to obtain recognition
legitimate members Of the Imperial family, the news o.
I his refusal viii create surprise.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

MIssINa.-A colored man named John Jesse,
who has been living near Grass Valley, left
there on the 18th inst, on q hunting excursion,
with the intention Of returning the same day,
aud has not been heard from since. His friends
have been hunting for him in all directions, and
il is feared that he has been murdered By the
Indians.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

DEaRADATIoN.-Durin last week, at San Fran
cisco, no less than twelve women were picked up by
the police in the streets in beasty state OF intox-
icaton; some Of them were so much under the infu-
Of liquor to make it necessary to take them
to the station house in hand-carts.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

DouGLIs IN 0Hlo.--A dispatch from Cleve-
land, Ohio, of Nov. 2s.h, says that the Demo-
cratic District Convention, assembled 10 elect
two deles ates to Charleston, stood For Doug
las, 1913 delegates; Buchanan 10. Collector
Parks, and the U. S. District Court Clerk, went
for Douglas.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

At Omega, Nevada county, the night Of Doc. 23d,
JoHS LEoHR of John and Thecka Leohr Agen years
months and % days.
lSan Francisco papers please copyl
In this city Dec. 9th suddenly of disease Of the heart
JosErH BoLLKR formerly from Fairview, Ohio, aged
about 33 years.
1.-The funeral will take place this morning. at 10 O'Clock
from the Half Mile House The friends and acquintanceG
Of the deceased are invited to attend
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

THE PREsIDENT's MEssAGE.-It Is stated that
the President has determined, in case there is
not an immediate organization OF the House, to
send In bis message to Congress at once, on &C.
count of the important business which impers-
lively demands attention. The overland mail
which left ST. Louis December 9Th will undoubt-
edly bring the message, aud II may possibly be
received BY the next mail steamer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY AND SHoorING.--0n
Saturday evening last, Mr.. Kelley heard some per
sons in his storehouse few feet from his dwelling,
on Race street. and seizng his pisto. he proceeded
to the door and commenced firing, in the dark in
the direction Of the noise. Immediately after firing
bis fret shot, he distinctly heard one Of the robbers
who appeared to be outside call to his companion
on the inside to "come out" Kelley fred two shots
and received three in return. No one was injured
% fer as was known.-G. Y. Nasionak
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

ANOTHER DIscovERY.-The Plumas Argus,
learns that Mr.. Brayton has Lately discovered lead
of silver near Honey Lake. The ore does not, in
all respects resemble the Washoe silver, though II
is supposed to contain gold, silver, platna, and cop
per. Samples Of the ore have been sent below fol
ASSAY.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

SCHOOL REMovHD. Chitteaden, who has
been teaching school at Gold Flat, for some
time past, has made arrangements to remove
into the public school house, where he will open
on Tuesday next, January 4th.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

Library Notice.-fhe members of the Nevada l..
brsry Association requested to meet at their Library
Room, on THURSDAY EVENING JAN. 9th, 1860, for the
purpose OF elecng officers for the ensuing year Other
business of importance will be transacted at this meeting
and general attendance is desired. By order of
/ / ROIFE Prnsihent
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.-Masters Geo. Il VIM.
Stone, who have the agency In this place OF
most Of the city dailies, have placed us under
obligations for San Francisco papers furnished
US during the past week.
To Mr.. Jno. Pattison. Of the Pioneer Express
we are indebted for the Sierra Citizen, Of Sat
urdaY.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

QUARTZ DiscovERY.-we learn from the Napa
Reporter that great excitement prevails in the up
per portion of that county, in consequence Of the
discovery of quartz lead to the northward of Mt.
St. Helens. The quartz has not yet been analysed,
and whether II contains any gold remains to be
"a tad
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

GoSE BELow.-The Senators and Assembly
men elect of this county have all, we believe,
gone below, to attend to their duties as law.
makers. General Phil. Moore is prominent
candidate for Speaker and his chances Of being
elected TO that position are favorable
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

PosTPoSED--The gift entertainment of S. w.
McAbes has been postponed until Saturday
evening, January 2lst, at which time the en-
tertainment will come of without fail, and the
prizes distributed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

VoTE OF OHIo.-The Columbus State Journal
gives a full vote of Ohio at the recent State
election. The vote is 9 large one--355, ,76s-
being ten thousand over the vote Of last year.
The Republican majority for the State officers
is about $4,000, and for the Legislature in both
branches and the Senate, over $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

PRIScEss IN LovK-The youthful Princess Alice, the
second daughter of Qaeen Victoria is in love Her little
heart surrendered time ago to the young King
Of Portugal but religion in the way. This objection
however the fair Princess will overcome permitted BY
resgnng her royal dowry and becoming for loves sake
q true Catholic
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-12-28

VorERs IN NEw YoRx CTr.-The returns Of
the names Of voters registered In New York
city, foot sp los, 45o-ss,7Sl more vsses than
were cast at the last State election, and about
election Of 1857.