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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19
Rroder,cl.,s Dying words.


A question having been raised as to whether
Mr.. Broderick made use of certain expressioBs
attributed to him, on bic death-bed, the editor
of the San Francisco Times addressed note TO
DR.. Rowell, one Of the attending physicians,
making inquiries on the subject In reply, DIR.
RowOll Gays:
know not the object OF your inquiry, or the
use to be made Of my answer; but have ever
made II a principle TO state the truth, when IL
is called for, without inquiring particularly
into the motives or objects of those who call
for It. Therefore. will say. in answer to your
reouest. that the late Hon. d. G. Broderick, on
the day of the duel after he was wounded, a0d
before reaction bad taken place, when was
standing over him, as one Of his medical advi.
sers, trying to calm him, and telling him not
to exert himself too much 10 talking, be bold
ing one of my hands 10 both OF bic, did use the
following language. and did address the same
to me. viz: "Iam Killed. am murdered because 4
sOas opposed to the ereSen Of slavery and eOrrsp
Administration"
This expression is substantially the same
that was at first telegraphed over the State IS
Mr.. Broderick's last words; but it appears be
made use OF the expression soon after he was
wounded, and while in the full possession Of biz
right senses. The last, or nearly the last, intel
ligible words be uttered, were, II die-prosect
my honor" As an admirer and longtime
friend of Mr.. Broderick, desirous Of protecting
his honor. and claiming to know something of
his political principles, we have word to say
in regard TO the construction which has been
given to bis language by those who we're bis
political oppunents while he was living. He
was opposed to Congressional Slave Code for
the Territories, and opposed to the influence
and power of the Federal Government being
welded for the extension Of slavery. He was
not an admirer Of the institution. aud would.
under any circumstances, have voted and used
bis influence against the introduction OF slavery
into any State or Territory of which be was a
citizen. But be was not in favor Of Congress
ioual intervention to prohibit slavery in the
Territories, where the people desired to estab
lish it. On the contrary, he believed in the
doctrine Of Popular Sovereignty to the fullest
extent.
Mr.. Broderick was no doubt impressed with
the conviction that bis life was sought for pO-
litical purposes; but it is doubtful whether even
be was fully aware Of all the reasons which
controlled the action Of those who thirsted for
bis blood. He was incorruptible; his sympa-
thies we're with the masses; as a leader of the
people he possessed all the qualities Of Jack
sou. and had he lived he would have been the
means Of killing off, politically, generation
Of arlstocratc dernagogues, who datter the peo-
pie but to deceive them. His corrupt political
opponents well knew this; hence he was forced
into hostile meeting with the picked duelist
of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19
Eurnnenn Neura.

By the Overland mail we have the following in
teIligence from Europe. The dates from Liverpool
are to Sept. 10th:
The steamer Great Eastern has left the River
Thames, and proceeded to her trial trip, with
entire safety. Her performances have been SO far
satisfactory.
The sessions of the Zurich conference have been
suspended.
The Assemblies of Parma and Romagna have
definitely resolved on annexation to Piedmont.
The National Assembly at Bologna, on the 7th,
Sept adopted resolution declaring that the people
of bologna desire annexation to Sardinia. The As
sembly also authoized the President to present an
address to the Emperor Napoleon and King Of Sar-
dinia, expressing its sympathies for Venetia, and
offering to make peculiar sacrifices in ner favor.
The National Assembly of Parma opened on the
7th of Sept, with great solemnity. NJ. Farnia, the
dictator, delivered address in which he reviewed
the history of the Bourbons, and terminated amid
cries "Viva Victor Emanuel" The city presents
the appearance Of great fete
Proposals are pending in the National Assembly
of Parma for confirming Farnia Dictator, and
declaring the termination of the Bourbon family.
dition to act against the forces Of Romagna led by
Girabaldi.
The Pope had been attacked with fever, and was
forced to suspend all audiences for several days.
He was, however, recovering, and about to pro-
ceed to the Castle Goldoh
A Crcassian deputation had arrived at CONSTANT
nople, and presented the addresses Of the several
powers; protest against the invasion Of their coun-
try by Russia and stating that the whole of their
provinces would be forced to submit If they were
abandoned by the Porte.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

The New York DELEGATES New York
Herald gives the following classification of the
personal and political proclivities of the sew
eniy delegates elected at the Syracuse COnven-
tion, to represent New York at Charleston /:
Dickinson, "a; Douglas, 10; Guthrie, 81 Sey-
mour, 8; Wise, 4; Buchanan, 2; aud one each
for Hunter, Cobb, Holt, and Orr. Other pa
pers, however, state that the entire vote Of the
State will be cast for Douglas as long as there
is a possibility Of his nomination, aud that
Dickinson has not more than eight or ten friends
among the delegates. The delegates were in-
structed 10 cast the vote of the State as unit
and in accordance with the will Of majority
Of their number.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

GEN. SCoTT's MIssIoN-The ostensible object
OF sending Gen. Scott to the Pacific coast, was
o fear on the part OF the Administration that
Gen. Harney would commit some act of rash
ness that would involve the United States 10
war with England. But the ac,s of Gen. Har-
ney have thus far been characterized by grea.
prudence and forbearance; and as the question
Of disputed boundary will have to be settled by
the civil authorities of the two Governments, it
is not probable that Gen. Scott will make any
changes In the policy adopted by Gen. Harney.
1t is said. however, that the old veteran was de-
slrous Of visiting this coast, and all will rejoice
that an opportunity is presented that enables
him to crafty his wishes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10, 1859.

MINING AT TALLEoHANYTowE-Th operations
of the Nebraska Tunnel Company, whose claims
are located near Allegbanyto Sierra county,
will give some idea Of the perseverance and ex-
pense required 10 the successful prosecution OF
mining enterprises at the present tine. The
company was organized in the spring Of 1854,
and originally consisted Of twenty members,
each holding claim Of thirty feet square.
They commenced running their tunnel on the
7th Of May, 1854. and have since prosecuted
the work without interruption. The tunnel is
now 10 1900 feet, the whole distance having
been blasted through solid rock; and they have
still about 200 feet further to run before get
ting through the rock into the pay gravel. The
company have thus far expended t41, 900 in
running the tunnel, but Mr.. Tisdale, one of the
members, informs US that the rock is now soft
30 that II can be excavated without blasting,
and they expect to complete the tunnel in the
course Of few months Two of the original
locaters of these diggings-Patrick Burns and
John Bogan--are still members Of the compa-
ny, and have regularly paid up their assess
ments for over five years. The other original
members have all sold out their interests, many
OF them at u loss. They calculate that the
shares will be worth $4,000 each as soon as the
tunnel Is completed.
The Red Star company, whose claims adjoin
those of the Nebraska company. have run a
tunnel into their dggings at an immense ex.
pense, and for some time have been taking out
large quantities of gold. The shares 10 this
company are now selling at 81 900 each.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

DOUGLAS AT CncA0o.-A correspondent, wr-
ting from Chicago urder date Of Sept. l4lh,
says;
Senator Douglas leaves this city on his return
East tomorrow evening, stopping at Wooster,
Ohio, TO address the Democracy there on Fri
day, aud then proceeds mme diately tc Wash.
ington. without further delay. Since his arr.
val here on Sunday morning he has been visit.
ed by many thousands of people. and the ball
of the Trement House leading 20 bis rooms Is
constantly filled with those who desire to see
him and have shake of bis baud. No man.
since the days Of Jackson, has obtained 80 com.
plete control Of the heart Of the people, and
the wild enthusiasm which his presence every
where excites shows how thoroughly the senii-
ment in his favor has spread itself among the
masses.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

EMIGRATION TO OREGoN,-Thc last OF the over
land emigration to Oregon have arrived at the
Dalles of the Columbia, with Capt. wallen.
The Dalles Journal says:
1t has been ascertained that four hundred and
forty-six men. one hundred and fifteen women.
one hundred and forty-eight children. one hnn.
dred aud eighty-seven wagons. two hundred
aud six horses and mules, and one thousand
eight hundred and ninety y-eight head Of cattle
have passed over the road into this valley thia
season. These emigrants appear to have had
remarkable success with their stock. a. Captain
Wallen has seen the remains Of but fifteen or
twenty by the roadside.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

THE PLUMAs GEYsERs.-The Plumas argus
saws there is cluster Of boiling springs situated IN
the northeast portion Of that county, covering an
area Of ten acres:
This area is almost fat. and surrounded on its
edge by large boulders, which seem to be fragments
of lava II would be safe to say, that on TINS niue
SPOT of ground one thousand boiling, steamng
springs exist and loud is the sound produced oy
the escape of the steam, that Is Impossible 10 us
tin0uish the voice Of man ten feet from YOU IN
some Of these springs there is kind OF sediment,
about the consistency of common mush, which SIM
mers and Qurges and at times, entirely closes the
auerture which is invariably succeeded by deafen
inc explosion, in the escape of the confined steam
Everything smells strongly of sulphur, which may
be gathered in some instances, in large pieces 0ut
is mostly found adherng to the rocks, in the shape
of palpable powder-the effect OF chrystallzatlon'
There is also another mineral, produced III the same
manner, resembling quinine in its color and forma-
ton, but to the taste, like alum. and there IS no
doubt but that il is alumine. On one side OF SAID
fat there is kind Of chalk, white as snow, and re.
semblng plaster paris after having been prepared
for casting. There is little plain Of this, about
twenty yards long, and half that in width, levelas
a floor But what is the most remarkable feature
is stream of cold pure water running through the
centre of the fiat. You can safely move among the
springs, by submitting frequently to an development
in suphurous vapOr. About one mile from this nat
at an elevation Of three hundred feet above it, there
is round lake, in diameter, about fifty yards which
is in continual state Of agitation, resembling the
boiling of cauldron the earth around it is almost
blood red These springs are situated on the heaC
waters of the north fork Of Feather River Las
sens Peak, and not far from the burning Mountain
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

PRooREss OF THE METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH.
The Methodist Episcopal Church South has made
some progress in California during the past year.
The net increase of membership has been one hun
dred and sixty-seven. The Pacific Methodist, in
alluding to this increase and the prospects Of the
Church, says
When it is remembered that we began the year
with sixteen hundred new members, many Of whom
were young and inexperienced, and had to be train
ed and retained in the church, amid all the disad-
vantages incident 20 new fields of labor, inadequate
ly supplied with preachers, this clear gain OF l67
souls Indicates healthful condition of the church.
The extraordinary political canvass which excited
our people beyond anything in our former history,
doubtless had its effect in diverting their minds from
the subject Of religion. While not willing to
take the past years increase the criterion Of fu-
ture progress, we have to feel grateful, and
take courage.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

GEN. WINFIELD ScoTr-This distinguished
veteran, aud commanding officer OF the Ameri-
can army, arrived at San Francisco on the Col
den Age, last Sunday, and was welcomed with
all the honors which bis eminent public servi-
ces merit. He was received by the several mil.
itary companies of the city, aud escorted
through the principal streets, being drawn in a
barouche by four white horses. The whole city
seemed to be on foot; the sidewalks. balconies,
and house-tops being tbronged with people,
who enthusiastically cheered the General as be
passed along. The Board of Supervisors had
rendered him the freedom of the city, and sa-
lutes were fred from the wharves and Plaza as
the procession marched through the city. At two
O'Clock the barouche arrived at the Oriental
Hotel, where the assemblage was addressed by
Generals Scott and Clarke. Col Baker aud Gov.
Weller, when. the military dispersed. Gen.
Scott left San Francisco last Monday on the
steamer Northerner, for Puget Sound.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

HORRIBLE SuICIDE.-A young man named
John w. Trask committed suicide In bis room
at the United States Hotel, Marysvile, last
Sunday night, by cutting his throat with ra-
zor. When found on Monday morning, he was
lying on the floor, with his face down, and Gov
cred with blood, his throat cut almost from ear
to ear. He has lived in this country some four
or fve years, aud having been unfortunate in
business was latterly much depressed In spirits.
He was formerly from Vermont. aud has q
brother now living In Augusta. Maine.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

HONEY LAKE GONE INV. S. Dean ESQ.,, who
has recently returned from Honey Lake Valley, in
forms the Plumas Argus Of the astounding fact that
Honey Lake is literally dried up. Susan river, a
respectable stream and as full as usual at this
son of the year. fails now to reach the basin of the
lake, sinking into the earth far above it. Immense
quantities of fish have beeen destroyed by the event,
and now lie decaying the deserted bed. 1t is
remarkable that lake twenty miles wide and forty
miles long should disappear in such a short time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

AHEAD OF THE MArL-The steamer Golden
Age, with the IT, S. Mail and late Eastern pa
pers, arrived at the Bay on Sunday morning
As there was no mail steamer leaving San
Francisco on Sunday, J. w. Sullivan, the news
paper dealer, immediately dispatched the Con-
ira Costa ferry boat for Sacramento, with the
papers, by which means the people Of the north
ern pines were supplied with all the Eastern
journals one day in advance of the mails
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

TAX TITLE DEcIsIoN.-The Supreme Court
has affirmed the judgment of the District Court
Of Nevada county, in the case of Lachman VS..
Clark, which was all action to recover possess
sion of tract Of land claimed by the plaintiff
under a tax deed executed by the Sheriff. The
property is described in the deed, and also in
the assessment roll, as a ranch, commonly
known as Clark's ranch, situated two miles
south Of Grass Valley, on the Auburn road, in
Nevada county, and assessed to Joseph Clark
the defendant This description was held to be
insufficient TO convey n title TO the land.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

CAPTURE OF HORSE THIEvEs.-Three Span
iards, having in their possession horses which they
had stolen in Alameda county, were captured last
Thursday evening, near the foot hills Of Mount
Diablo, and Que Of their number killed. A pursu-
ing party Of six or eight persons came upon them,
where they had encampcd for the night called upon
them to surrender, when the Spaniards broke for
the brush. The pursuing party fred upon them,
wounding one, when the other two surrendered.
The wounded man died the next day.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

MINING AccIDRNT-A man named Charles
Going was buried in shaft on the Big Kennebec
claim, on the Middle Fork Of the American, on
Monday last, and remained covered up with sand
and gravel for the space of about four hours. The
shaft was on the lower end of the claim, and not
being used, he went to the bottom, depth Of about
fifty feet, to knock out some of the timbers to be
used in another shaft. After taking out some Of
the principal timbers which supported the dirt on
the sides, took place before he could be haul
ed up. The dirt was packed around him very tight,
and strange to say he taken out alive and able
to speak at the expiration OF four hours after the
accidcnt-Piacer Courier, Oct. 1871.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

MEDIoAL.-We learn that DR.. Leveson is intend
ing to establish himself in this place for the prac-
tice Of his profession. The Doctor has been great
traveller, having visited nearly all parts of the world
and those who know him, speak highly Of his med
cal requirements. In all cases Of nervous and
rheumatic diseases, he the voltaic battery and
we are informed with great success.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19
-HN=-A0 So
SEWING MACHINE ES.
,r ,rREprArrnIY

OUR MACHINES HAVE REPEATEDLY
~ taken the First Premium at various State Fairs in
competition with all others They make the INTER
LOCKED STITCH (Which cannot be unrayeled) alike
both sides not the will Of the operatodo not get
out Of order without great abuse, and will execute every
variety Of work in the most beautiful style.
Ste what the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN Says, and that ought
TO be good authority
'.Mr Singer has become Nestor in the discovery 81
Sewing Machine improvements Hardly week passes
without the issue OF patents for his nysn
tons His Sewing Machines have been greatly improved
within the past year, HIGHEST DEGREE PERFECT No
one man has done much towards the introduction OF
these great abor-saying machines laae N. singer
lie ought TO be well rewarded.
The leading characteristic Of Nr. Singers mind
inventor is precision in the application Of mechanical
lie makes mistakes-tries no abOrtiVs sxper
ments aud although he has been able TO improve greatly
upon his original ideas, yet his inventions have al
been successful from the start and have never i'm
proved by any other person."
j. H. DuxxE1L ESQ Agent for l. N. Singer 4 Co.. leo
Street-Dear sir We take great pleasure in
speaking in the highest terms Of the merits Of your
ing Machines for uring purposes and we do
We manufacture all kinds e clothing, both light and
heavy, and have used for about year the Wheeler Il
Wilson Machines, and the Quaker City, and for
months singers Machines. The Quaker City Machines
have dsca rdcd as worthless u.s. We still use the
Wheeler Wilson Machines light clothing, for which
they are adapted while employ number Of yours
all kinds o clothing. Your machines give trouble
in getting out Of order fully recommend them for
all purposes.
great deal being said about the different kinds Of
stitches Singers Machine the best stitch known
and makes it IN the best manner.
Respectfully yours, BARNETT, BANKS K CO.,
~ and "a California street
Our Family Sewing Machine, at sI5 is by far the beat
Machine ever sold at corresponding price. Hammers
attached.
J.H. DUNNELL, Agent.
33m 100 Sacramento street.
TNOR SALE-A SUPERIOR HAY CUTTING
Il BOX, capable of cutting three times as much PER
hour as any other patent. Apply to
I'M. HIXSON,
No. II Broad Street, Nevada
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

QUAKER MARRIAGE.-Volney w. Still and
Anna Maria Pearson, Quakers, were married, or
rather married each other at San Francisco, on the
18th inst. The parties went before Justice Of the
Peace and declared their intentions to live together
as husband and wife, and then signed the marriage
certificate. This was all the ceremony. The Qua
kers regard the marriage as entirely civil contract
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

NOVEL CATCH DROWNED CoRrsE-The Salem
(0rcgon) Sta esman Of recent date saws: "The body
of Mrs. Mitch H. who drowned recently Corvallis
has heen found An search Of several
having been made for the body BY dragging the river
the idea ccve 70 stretch rope the river
some d-tance below where she to go down. TO
this rope attached hooks close together that when
the body II could not float past without her clothing
catching the hooks. The plan successful and
Monday mOrniIg last, the body found attached to
one of the hooks -
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

HEAVY DEFALCATIoN.-Wm J. Lane. transfer
and note clerk Of the Fulton Bank, New York.
was arrested Sept. 10th. on charge OF embes
zling $6e,Oo0 from that institution. Several
thousand dollars in the shape Of jewelry be.
slowed upon women, and valuable horses and
carriages in private stables, had been resOv-
cred.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

DECREASE SLAVES IN MlssoUR.-Thc Lexington mo }
Express There il scarcely county in this part
tie State that ha not its slave BUYER and what
they urcha ing quite largely for the southern
ket. just the other day Mr. WI te. trader shipped
n e'S than forty slaves. the Asa Wilgus and be did
not understand. take with him all he had purchased
i this ket during the last few weeks This IL Is that
y YEARLY decreasing adult slave population. On the
l4th ut, Gen. noriSs Of Platte county passed through
his city, bound sOuhwatd, with nearly one hundred
.layes. We did not understand whether they were for
sale below, whether the General designed working
them himself at the South. 1t is immateral long as
he fact Is that we lose the negroesn
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

ATTEMPTS TO BURN PETALUMA.-Three at
tempts have recently been made by ncendiaries, to
set fire to the town Of Pealuma, but fortunately the
fire was discovered on each occasion in time to
tingush it. The Journal says the repeated discov-
cry Of such indications ofa determination to fire
the town, has provoked deep feeling among the
citizens, and it will prove sorry job to the author
should he be detected.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.--Mr. Randolph, agent
of Freeman & Co.'S Express. has our thanks for
San Francisco and Marysville papers, supplied
as usual during the past week.
Masters Vim. aud Geo. Stone have placed US
under obligations for daily papers, received in
advance Of the mail.
We are also indebted 10 Mr.. Welcb, Of the
Pioneer Book Store, for San Francisco papers
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

THE ARzoNIAN.-We are indebted TO Mr..
Mead, of this place, for copy of the Weekly
Arizonidn, of Oct. 9th, publ shed at Tucson, in
the proposed Territory of Arizona. Itis about
half the size of the DEMOCRAT, and a letter from
Ned. MCGOWAN fills one page. 1t contains sew
eral columns of San Francisco advertisements,
but from the small amount of local advertising,
we judge that but little business Is carried on
in the place. 1t is the only paper In Arizona.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

CoNvIcT EscAPED.-On Tuesday evening, the
llth, convict named W. Smith escaped from
schooner at San Francisco. He was fired at by the
guard, but escaped. The next day suspicious
looking customer called on DIR. Burns and had
bullet extracted from his shoulder. He is supposed
to have been the escaped convict.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

ONE Fool LEss.-A man named O'Connor.
who advertised not long since that he would
jump Oft the bank at Niagara Falls, was drown
ed day or two before he was to make the leap.
He went down to the water to try II by swim
ming at the place he proposed to jump, and was
drawn under the water by the suction of
whirlpool
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

ARSON CASE IN TEHAMA.-In the case Of the
People vs. Levy, indicted by the Grand Jury of Te-
hama county for arson, in the burning of the town
of Tchama, lately on trial in the District Court in
that county, the jury could not agree and were dis
charged. Levy is to be tried again.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-19

TELEonArHIc.-The Herald, Tribune, Times,
Journal Of Commerce. and Courier and Enqui-
rer' OF New York, are making arrangements
whereby they will receive full telegraphic re-
ports Of the proceedings and speeches of Con-
gress' every day, at an annual cost OF 10000,
or $4,000 for each paper.