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The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27
TO THE INDEpENDENT VOTERS
OF NEVADA COUNTY.

Owing to severe indisposition, which utterly
precludes ME from visiting you at your respec-
tive precincts, and thus conversing with you face
to face, am forced to the necessity of addressing
you by card, to make known to you my views
upon matters and things which now agitate the
! public mind.
! My name is before you as an independent can
didate for Legislative honors. If should be
| elected, 1 will oppose all Bulkhead schemes
which may be gotten up by individuals, compa-
nies or clques, for their own aggrandisement, or
to the detriment of the good people Of San Fran
cisco, or Of the people at large.
| l am Ii favor of reducing the contingent sala-
ries, the extra clerk salaries, the postage, porter
and incidental fees of State officers.
! will oppose all thieving schemes which may
be introduced to rob the State Treasury.
| will do all in my power to reform the abuses
which have crept into Our State Government, and
to relieve our citizens from the heavy taxation
which now burthens them, by discountenancing
the principle of voting extra compensation to
the clerks, pages, and other officers employed by
the Assembly.
I will lend my aid in the passage of such laws
as may be useful and beneficial to my mining
and other immediate constituents, and to the
people of the State generally; and shall endea-
vor to discharge my whole duty as representa-
tive of the people, with an eye singly to their
welfare.
AS regards the choice of United States Sen
ator, l am free to say, that while l have never
been one of Mr.. Gwin's traducers, he cannot,
in any contingency or under any circumstances,
secure my vote for that position. / shall go for
California man, who will prove true to Cali
| fornia interests.
In short, if l am elected, will endeavor so
to acquit myself to be worthy of your future
commentator, as one who was swerved from
the right neither by fear, favor, nor affection.
These, fellow-citzens, are the principles which
shall govern me if l receive majority of your
sufTrages. If you like them, vote for me. If you
| like them not vote for some one else for ! as
sure you will not depart one jot nor title from
them, even though my hopes for salvation de-
pended upon it. CHARLES P. ROBERTS.
| North SAN JUAN, Oct. 26, 1860.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

SUPREME JuDGE.-The Grass Valley Ma
tional urges the appointment of John R.
Mcconnell to fill the vacancy on the Supreme
Bench, in the event that Judge Baldwin re-
signs. This makes Eve out of the six papers
published in Nevada county, representing all
complexions of public opinion, which have
recommended Mr.. Mcconnell, for the place.
The people of the county want him there.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

pBriggs, the great peach-orchard man, near
Marysvlle, realised from the sale of fruits, dur
ing the season which has just closed, the hand
some sum of $l24, 1893. No doubt the profits were
greatly augmented in some localities, by the
princely { y generosity of his agents.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

1--WE had the pleasure of shaking our old
and esteemed friend Fred. Getzler, of Marysville,
by the hand the other day. He was on a short
jaunt Of plesSure, health and observation to the
mountain region, which, he says, has remunerat-
ed beyond his most extravagant expectations.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

F. P. TRACY, one of the California delegates
to the Chicago Convention, and the best speaker
we ever heard in the State, died at Lowville, n.
Y, on the 1st, after sickness of one week.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27
The .BREAkDowN.D-Mooney, of the Ex.


press, says:-
I'VE have observed at the balls got up in San
Francisco, to do some degree of honor to the
citizens of Ireland, that Ireland is represented
IN the festivities by one dance only, and that the
.Breakdown.-the most rOugh-and-tumble affair
that can well be imagined"
Mooney wouldn't think so, if he had ever
seen the French dance known, we believe,
as the "Can-can." 1t is entirely allowable
for the gentleman to shuttle on one foot, on
his knees, to throw a Somerset in the figure,
leap over his partners head, keep time to
the music on his hands and feet, clasp the
lady around the neck with an arm, and thus
hop around With one leg in tfepromenade-
to wriggle and comfort himself into hun
dred ape-like positions-grimacing, chatter
ing, and doing great variety of other
outlandish things. The lady, on her part, is
by no means idle. She spins rofnd, bows,
courtsies, pirouettes, presents her lips to be
kissed, and coguettishfy withdraws them
bends first to one side and then to the other,
advances with swagger, wheels suddenly,
and gliding off, throws herself into the en-
braces of some gentleman belonging to
another set. These sprightly proceedings
are all executed to musical time, and 50 far
eclipse the Breakdown or Double trouble,
as it is called in Arkansas, that professor
of that accomplishment would feel ashamed
to attempt it on the same evening with the
difficult and tortuous 'Can-can.'
PICKETT ON GwIN.-We are indebted to Mr..
Charles E. Pickett, gentleman of scholarly
ability, but abounding in eccentricities-for a
copy of his pamphlet, which may properly be
termed philippe against Senator Gwin. The
author claims to be of Southern birth and pro-
clivties, favorable to adissolution of the Union,
and avows his intention of voting for Lincoln
event. A brief extract will give the reader a
pretty good idea of the general tenor of the
work. In one place he says, addressing himself
'directlyto Mr.. Gwin-
"And none more than Yourself have aided in
this Nepotism; as, witness the importation and
quartering at the public crib in California of so
many degenerate Sclons OF lllustrlouS houses,
mostly from Southern States. But not upon the
Federal funds alone DO you batten all these cor
morant retainers. 1thas been through means of
this OfEanised desp0tfc system chat you and your
satellites have been enabled ;to. thwart the free
action and smother the voice OF the people, in
choosing all State officials, even forthe most
inferior posts; which vile system has so much
tendedto denuralize the whole body polite and
destroy the independence and manhood of al!
seeking preferment, and willing at length to ac-
cede to such humliating terms, as the only chan
mel to success; at the same time keeping in the
background all that class of capable and worthy
persons who have been too proud to place them
selves in abiect fealty to the behe5ts of you un-
scrup1lous leaders,"
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

MINT STArIsT1cs.-During the two weeks en-
ding on Saturday last, S,S5S.8l ounces Of gold
bullion and 6, ,454.l0 of silver bullion were re-
ceived at the mint, San Francisco, and $3.50, 900
were coined into double eagles.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

The thirty-six mile race came of at Malpitas,
Santa Clara county, on Saturday last The race
was won in one hour and forty -eight minutes
Five thousand dollars changed hands.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

ACKNbWLEbGMENTS-W are under obliga-
tions to E. T. Jorian and A. L. Smith, for express
favors. Also, to 6. w. Welch, of Nevada, and
w. K. Spencer, Of Grass Valley, for Atlantic
papers.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27
ELECTION DEPARTMENT..
Card to the Public.

Card to the Public.
The undersigned, recognizing neither party line,
Con, enton rules bn placing hnsetfon the broad
platform of Jealous support of the Con stution aud
laws Of the country respectfully offers himself to the
voters of Nevada county, Independent candidate
for the Assembly.
CHARLES ROBERTS
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

LIEUT.. Col. BEALL-This gentleman arrived
in San Francisco from the southern portion of
the State on the steamer Senator on Sunday
night. He succeeds, for the present, General
Clarke, recently deceased, in the command of
the military department of the Pacific.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

DTTHE editors of the Appeal are made to say
some very ridiculous things by their compositors.
Spangles suggests, that "stud' horse keeping, in
Missouri, would suit some of them better for an
occupation, than meddling with types, sticks and
copy.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

For Constable.
We are authorised to announce w S. EDW ARDS as
candidate for Constable of Bridgeport Township, al
the ensuing election. sept. p. te
We are authorized to announce the Of G EO
D. KALLENBERGER, as an Independent candidate
for Constable, at the approaching election.
For Justice of the Peace.
We authorized to announce the name of J.. H.
FOWLER as candidate for Justice of the Peace OF
Bridgeport Township, at the ensuing election.
We authorized to announce the name of r. II
FARQUHAR as candidate for reelection to the of
flee of Justice of the Peace of Bridgeport township
the ensuing election
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

PETIT LARCENY.-An ssOld Line Whie" is
very much disgusted at the attempt made
by the Republicans on Monday night to steal
one of the '49 symbols of his party. What,
that stuffed thing, which hung with its head
and back down, coon! There was no
more resemblance, be says, than between a
leviathan and codlin-a hippopotamus and
terrapin-the anthropophagi and huynmnns,
or the sea-serpent and lobster!
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27
FOR SALE.

a Wagon and Harness, cheap Also--a lot Of
"A Furniture and Crcckery, at cost. VIC. COLEY
Sept. %, 1890. II
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27
THE COUNTY.

| LEG BRoKEN.-A German named Christian
Braber, who lives on Greenhorn creek, about 5
miles from Nevada, had one of his legs broken
below the knee yesterday morning. TIE was en-
gagged with another man in rolling logs when TIE
accident happened.
REPUBLICAN GUN.-The Republicans of Ne
vada have purchased a small cannon, with which
| to celebrate their victories.
In the District Court, last SATURDAY., p persons
were naturalzed, and will be entitled to vote at
the next election.
DAVE AsHMoRE has opened cheap place OF
amusement in Nevada, called the Melodeon, and
has very good company engaged.
JOHN HERsINGER, an insolvent debtor, was
discharged from his debts in the District Court
last Saturday.
The above items are cleaned from the Demo-
crat of the Goth.
FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE-Saturday evening,
about u o'clock, fire broke out in small frame
dwelling on Washington street, occupied by Mrs.
Maria Smith, and was quickly consumed. The
body of Mrs. Smith, horribly burned, was found
amid the ruins.-Monday' Transcript.
ROBBERY AT ALPHA.-On Friday last, Mr.
Daniel Lavary, miner of that locality, was
robbed of $1,000, which, some time previously,
he had buried in the cellar of his cabin.
About the same time, the cabin of Mr.. John
Crocker. of Alpha, was broken open and ram
sacked, but the robber or robbers found but few
yaluables.-Ib.
The Republicans of Nevada fired salute last
Monday night in honor Of their recent victories.
SERIOUS AcCIDENT.-Mr. VIM. Ennor, of
Penn Valley, was thrown from his wagon and
terribly injured. on Friday of last week. Two
ribs on one side, and one on the other, were
broken, and his skull was slightly fractured, be.
sides receiving very heavy bruises ctherwise.--G.
V. National.
employee of Helm & Tisdale's livery stable, yes
terday morning, received kick from horse, in
the breast, by which he was much injured
Transcript of Thursday.
The hydraulic press., 1860-10-27

SEVERE AcciDENr.-Lawrence Mullen, an
employee of Helm & Tisdale's livery stable, yes
terday morning, received a kick from horse, in
the breast, by which he was much injured
Transcript of Thursday.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
Meeting af conrress.


The Senate aud House of Representatives
met at Washington, on Monday, Dee Sth. The
Senate was Immediately organized and pro-
eeeded to business, but at the latest dates the
House had not succeeded in electing Speaker.
Mr.. Allen, the Clerk of the last House, called
the Representatives to order, according to the
usual custom, and one ballot was taken for
Speaker-.he Republicans voting mostly for
Sherman, of Ohio, aud Grow, OF Pa, the Ad-
ministration Democrats for Bocok, OF Va,
while the votes of the Southern Opposition aud
OF the antl-Lecompton Democrats were scat
tered. After the drst ballot, Mr. Grow, who
received less number OF votes than Sherman,
withdrew his name as a candidate, in accord.
ance with an arrangement made 10 q Republi-
can caucus the evening before, that whoever
received the most votes on The Grst ballot should
be deemed. the Republican nominee Mr.. Clark,
Of Missouri, then offered the following
"Whereas, certain members Of this House,
now in nomination for Speaker, did endorSe
and recommend the book called The Impend-
ing Crisis OF the South, and how to meet II :
and the sentiments OF that book being incen-
country. no member who recommended or Ell.
dorsed it is nt to be Speaker Of the House,
An exciting debate followed, pending which
the House adjourned. The debate was contin-
ued on the 6th.. without any vote being taken
for Speaker.
On the 7th. the debate was kept up on Clarks
resolution until late hour, when o second bal
lot for Speaker was had which resulted as fol-
lows Sherman, lO7; Bocock, ss; Gilmer, 22;
scattering, IA. Necessary to choice, ll6.
The anti-Lecompton members from Illinois, and
Montgomery Of Pa voted for Bocock. nr q
Thus matters stood at the latest advices. Nei-
ther the Southern Opposition nor the ant-Le-
compton Democrats showed any inclination to
vote for either the Administration or Repnbli-
can candidate, and probably several weeks OF
the session have been consumed in Intellectual
efforts to organize. 4d sdam sO.0 dmn1
In the Senate, nothing of Importance had
been transacted. Mr.. Mason, OF Va, 6lroduc-
ed resolution providing for the appointment
of committee, to inquire into and report all
the facts contested with the affair At Harper's
Ferry. The debate on the resolution was con-
Quoted in digni6ed manner, compared with
the disgracefu scenes enacted in the House.
Tho leading Republican Senators having ex-
pressed determination to support and vote
for the resolution, Mr.. Mallory, Of Fla, said
that since 1t had been shorn of it's moral effect,
he was quite Indifferent rs to whether IL passed
or not. The resolution was still pending be-
fore the Senate.
From the manner in which the dssussion OF
the slavery question was started in the House.
it is safe TO conclude that the niger will form
the principal topic for all the speeches made
during. aGsent session. 1t was expected
that the 46h would be an unusually exciting
one, and that many disgraceful scenes would
occur; in these respects we are os likely to be
disappointed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, JAN. a, 1860.

BANcRoFr's LAWYER AND FeRx BooK.--We
are indebted 10 Aessrs. II. II. Bancroft q Co.,
publishers, San Francisco, for Q copy of the
above work. just issued from the premo The
work contains 1853 pages, bound in law form,
and Is designed for the use Of business and pro-
fessional men, county and town officers, miners,
mechanics, and others, and adapted TO the laws
and latest Judicial decisions Of CalifOrris, Ore
gon, aud Washington Territory. Mr.. D. p. Bel
knap, . lawyer ofSan Francisco, is the author.
II contains instructions, giving the law upon
ell ordinary business transactions, such as
deeds, mortgages, bills Of exchange, promissory
notes, bills Of sale, landlord and tenant, me-
ohaaic's liens, mines, mining and water rights.
etc., with numerous forms for practical use.
By reading the instructions, aud the assistance
Of the forms given 10 the book, any man Of
common intelligence can draw up legal papers
relating TO all ordinary business matters The
work 10 for sale Of the book store Of J. z. Ham
lin, Broad street, Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
For the Democrat.
TENIPERANCE.

While looking at the movements Of the Dasha-
ways Of other cities and towns Of our State have
at the same time expected one in our not exceed
ingy temperate city of Nevada. Have you observed,
Messrs. Editors, the general disposition Of many Of
our citizens to indulge in glass of Something to
drink |" / do not have reference to loafers and
topers, but the respectable portion Of ct-
zens. "Come let's have drink" is almost the first
thing proposed by some one Of a number Of indvid-
uals when collected together. This while It speaks
well Of the social feeling Ot being considered mark
Of sociabty OF our citizens yet II also speak badly
for the high moral sentiment OF this class of citizens
At the same time much good can be done by re-
forming the truly dissipated, no little good can be
done by improving the habits Of those who may be
considered the more moral, intelligent and impor-
tant portion Of our citizens; and think very radi-
cal change could be brought about by temperance
movement in Nevada, as well as elsewhere. We have
too many whiskey shops, and no evil can result by
killing off few of them. Drinking whiskey should
only be the occupation of him who is all animal,
and not the intellectual man. At the same time
have instances of men, whose character for NOR
Slity and virtue are above reproach, occasionally
taking social glass at public barr yet we can but
think there is lowering of their dignity by so do
ing, not only in the estimation of Others but them
selves This is about the first of a new year, now
let's all swear offbreak up half the whiskey shops
in town--improye ourselves, and thereby improve
others, and above all stop this, ..f
.. a1r "CoME LET'S TAKE DRINK"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

EXCITEMENT IN MARYLAND.-The Baltimore
American, of Nov. seth, says tbAta letter was
picked up on the Sunday previous, in Talbot
county, which purportsd to give the outlines Of
an extended iusnrreclionarv movement in Ma.
rylsud aud Virginia. 1t states that over l2,00C
men are engaged in the crusade, who can in.
stantly recognize each other by look Of The
eye, whenever they meet. The plot contem
plates the capture of Baltimore by the aid Ot
40, 600 men from the North, the time to be hxed
by q convention of the crusaders to be held ii
that city. The name and date Of the letter had
been torn of. The document created great ex
citement,in Talbot county. ,r .s,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

MURDERED ny INpIANs.-A correspondent Of
the Humboldt Times OF Dec. 24th writing from
Mattole Valley, states that two men from Sacra-
mento, whose names are not given, had been mur-
dered by the Indians. Suspicion having arisen, a
few OF the citizens OF Matoo formed themselves in
to a company and went out to ascertain the facts.
The second day out they took two prisoners and
killed one Indian. From their prisoners they learn
ed full particulars concerning the murder Of the
men, and succeeded in recovering one rife, pow
der flask some blankets, and other articles belong
ing to the murdered men. They sseertained that
the two men had encamped for the night when they
were captured, their guns and pistols taken away
from them, their bodies stripped when they were
murdered, cut into small pieces and thrown into
the surf. The party, after taking these prisoners
and learning whs.s and how the men were murder
ed, proceeded fifteen miles farther downs the coast
to the spot where the murders had been committed
Here an attack was made upon the rancheria con-
tanning the guilty Indians, and fourteen Of them
killed. The balance Of theproperty Of the murdered
men, with the exception Of one horse and one gun,
was found in the rancheFia. One Indian, who was
killed in the fight, had on finger ring belonging
to one Of the men.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

TEE CoNrRoLLERsHIP.-A Sacramento cor
respondent says that there Is likely to be con-
troversy between s. s. Brooks, Controller elect,
and A. R. Meloney, who was elected in 1868, to
all q vacancy. Meloney entered upon the du'
sies Of bis ofnce one year ago, and he contends
that he was elected for two years, and II 10 bis
intention to bold over until next year, unless
ouated by the Supreme Court. According TO
che decision Of the Supreme Court In the con-
sest between Melopey and Whitman, the former
would certainly be entitled to hold the Office
another year. But that decision was rendered
by Judges Burnett aud Terry, Judge Field dis
senting, and as the two former have left tho
bench, II Is quite probable the decision would
be reversed should similar question again
come before the Supreme Court. sa reu
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

AELAScHoLLY OCCURRENCE. Eve learn from
the Grass Valley NationAl that an unfortunate
occurrence took piece near the Globe Ranch,
about seven miles from Grass Valley last
Thursday night. Itappears that two miners,
partners who occupied the same cabin, we're
expecting visit from some thieving Indians,
and posted themselves In ambush to pick OF the
expected visitors. BY some means one Of the
parties rnistook bis partner. in the dark, for an
Indian, and fred upon him; the ball taking ef
fect in the abdomen aud killing him instantly
The name Of the man killed was James Tooley
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
Nv Te1esraPh.
rsstlng Of ths LegIsIature.

sAcnknERfo, Jan. Sd, 1860. Z
In the Senate, yesterday, the new members
were sworn ia and the body adjourned to this
morning.
The Assembly organized By the election OF
Phil. Moore, of Nevada, Speaker IAN.
The following oficers were elected ID the
Senate, to-day;
rJ5R. Beard. of Sacramento, Secretary. VI
D. =. Williamson, Of San Francisco Assistant
Secretary. g.-n4or8 sa a4ft .oax4
VIM. H. Bell, offs. F., sergean. At Arms
JnO. McClinchy, Of TuOIumne. Assistant ger
C. Hawkins, OF Sacramento, Enrolling Clerk
VIM. Letcher. Eugrossing Clerk.
President Protein, J. N. Quinn.
The Democratic members OF Assembly mel
this forenoon, and the following officers were
elected; ra.. L.r .a.rl 1000 r.1h rae
Clerk. n Anderson; srH eH adr
Assistant Clerk---R. II. Westoni rar
Sergeant at Arms-C. w. Tozer;
Asst Sergeant at Arms-Wm. NeTtoci
Enrolling Clerk-H. c. Kibbe; sta
EngrossiGg Clerk-E. N. Casey.
The Ho~se snen aGJourusd ustl 10 o'closl
tomorrow, when the Governors Message vii
be submitted. of .U.afzs la rla s.t aa