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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
7. ouAnrz prTI.L IN WAsHOE.

The Territorial Enterprise, Of December
LIST gives lengthy description Of The nam
moth quartz mill, recently erected at Silver
city By the Washoe Gold and Silver Mining
Company, under the supervision Of MT.
Almarin b. Paul. Our readers will remem'
ber that Mr.. Paul left here for Washoe, III
April last, on behalf of a company OF San
Francisco capitalists, to examine that coun-
try. His report being favorable, machln-
ery was ordered, and in sixty days the
DEVILS Gate mill, at Silver City, was run
ming, being the first steam quartz mill erect
ed in washoe. Being fayorably Impressed
with the results of this mill, the company
ordered, and soon had under way, the ma
chinery for the big mill now just started.
This mill was built in ninety days, and an
opinion may be formed Of the immense ma
ture Of the company's works by the follow
ing description:
The grounds on which the mill is situated Is
500 feet front by 300 in width, all used for mill
furnaces, buildings, stables, &c. &c. The size
of the mill is-ll0 feet long by 70 IN width, lc
feet high to the caves and contains l00,OOO feet
Of lumber. Every department in the building
is independent of each other. To better Judge
of its size we will give each department sepa-
rate. Battery building 25x75; quartz room
2Ox75; amalgamating room 4Ox5O; cleaning. up
room i5x20; melting room l5xl5; assaying
room l5xl5. The mill contains eight oil How
lands Rotary Batteries, eight stamps each, in
all sixty-four. When all in, it will contain for
ty-eight amalgamating pans, Knox Patent
The engine is Of sixty horse power. The ma
chinery was built by Rowland, Angel King,
Miners Foundry, San Francisco
The material is taken from the batteries ior
amalgamation, by cars and railways. The
metal will be turned out only in bars. The
necessary machinery requisite for cleansing
separating and retorting the metals, contain
| l20 tons OF iron, brought over the Nevadas al
an expense Of s, 10, IL and l6 cents per pound
The expense of such mammoth operations
here, may be inferred from the fact that the
Company have expended between 25,OOO anc
10000 dollars for freight alone. Employment
has been given to about fifty men per day, Al
one time one hundred men were engaged day
and night on the machinery. The expenditure
of this company with everything complete a
designed, furnaces, &C., will be about 300, 600
We hope soon to hear favorable reports
of the operations Of this mill.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

WHITE DEER IN HUMBoLDr.-Two of these
animals, says the Humboldt Times, were
killed few days since on the klamath
river, by Mr.. W. F. Shelton, of Big Bar.
The Indians in this part of California re-
gard the skin of the white deer among the
most valuable Of all earthly things, for the
possession of which they will exchange all
other species of wealth. The ownership of
white deer skin constitutes claim to
chieftainship readily acknowledged by all
of the dusky race on this coast. Mr.. Shell
ton realized for the two skins three hundred
and fifty dollars.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

IMPORTANT FROM BUBoPE.--The last Pony
Express brings important intelligence from
Eurape. Victor Emanual has formally &C.
ccpted the throne Of Naples. and Garibaldi,
having accomplished his mission, has re-
signed the Dictatorship and retired 10 bis
island home. The Papel army has been
disbanded, and the Pope has left only o
guard of 5000 men. With the exception Of
small territory left to the Pope, and the
province Of Venitia, Italy is now united
under one government, and Che Italians
have chosen Victor Emanuel for their king.
His subjects must number over twenty mil
lions Of people, and If he succeeds in con-
solldating bis power, Italy will take rauk
among the great powers of Europe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
AssAssrSArEp.-On Saturday evenin,

AssAssINATED.-0n Saturday evening,
November oath, Mr.. l.. d. Helm, of Salt
Point township, Sonoma county, was shot
dead by some unknown person while sitting
in front Of his honse, 10 company with two
other men. The ball struck his right arm
and lodged In his breast; he exclaimed, al
am shot," and tell dead. Mr.. Geo. Currin,
one of the men with Mr.. Helm at the time,
states that the weapon used was rifle, and
that he saw the smoke rise in the bushes,
about fifty yards from the house, immedi-
ately after the murdered man fell. Every
means are being used to ferret out the mur-
derer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

REVOLUTION IN SoNoRA.-By the overland
mail dates have been received from Tucson,
Arizona, to November 25th. The leaders
Of the revolutionary party in Sonora were
at Tucson, negotiating for arms, ammunition
and money. The have adopted a constitu-
ton for new government, and declared
Sonora free and independent of Mexico.
The constitution guarantees freedom of the
press and religious liberation. Don Remi-
Jio Rivera has declared for tho new govern
mcnt. The people Of Arizona sympatbise
with the revolutionary party, and prOmi-
nOnt Americans Of military experience have
consulted with Rivera to carry ont the plan
Of the new government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

JOHN Cam, convicted at Carson City of
the murder ofCherry, was hung last Friday,
Id accordance with the sentence OF the U.
S. Court. We have seen copy Of bis "con-
fessien" printed at the Silver Age Office
and written out by D. B. Milne, from which
it appears that Carr was hardened villain
aud had been guilty of almost every crime
known to the laws. 1t appears that tho
name "John Carr" by which he is known,
is only on alias, but he does not give his
true name, nor the place Of his nativity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

SACRAMENTO RIVER RoAD.-This road, de.
signed TO open communication between
Yreka aud the Sacramento Valley, is now
being pushed energetically towards compile
ton. Mr.. Stone, the superintendent, in-
forms the Yreka Union that all the heavier
grading is completed, and that there re-
mains only about fifteen miles to finish, and
this distance. for the most part of very easy
grades.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
nEPoRT OF THE GRANDJURY.
To the Honorable Court Of Sessions cr '"e
County of Nerada:
DRcHMBRR TBRM, I5bU.

To the HOf1Of00kc C0tBt " ot"SsN''" y "
County of Nerada
DRcnMBRR TBRN, 1860.
The Grand Jury empanneled for the term,
would respectfully report, that in pursuance OF
their duty, they have examined the matters oil
complaint presented before them and found in
dictments in such cases as the testimony would
in their opinion warrant conviction, which are
herewith presented.
We have also examined the hospital, and find
the hall and lodging rooms, and especially the
culinary department kept cleanly. The pa
tients, Numbering twenty-four, are generany
provided with the care and attention deemed
necessary in such establishments. In the lodg-
ing departments there are two rooms each con-
tanning 13 beds, and but one single room. we
would recommend to the Supervisors as neces-
sary for the proper care of the patients, that
four well ventilated single bed rooms be added
for the accommodation Of such as it would be
improper to lodge in the same room with doz-
en- others. The practice Of keeping the rooms
in darkness after o'clock p. M, is believed to
cause great inconvenience, and there seems to
be at times lack ofhelp to assist such patients
as are entirely helpless.
We have also examined the Jail and Court
House, and find them in very good condition.
with these exceptions One of the cells in the
Jail requires some repairs in the stone work Of
the floor and wall. The jury room wants two
more benches, one dozen pairs Of blankets and
one dozen pillows, for the accommodation OF
the jurors.
We have also examined the books and pa
pers in the Clerks Office. and we find the books
well kept and great pains seem to have been
taken with them by the Clerk. All of which is
respectfully submitted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

TuE Placer county papers are much in.
terested in proposed road on the Lake
Pass route, for the construction of which
the Lake Pass Turnpike company has been
organized with capital of 100000. The
road will go from Dutch Flat to the sum-
NIT, "a miles, thence down the Truckee TO
Washoe. 1t will shorten the distance from
Sacramento to Virginia City to twenty.
three miles less than it is by the Placerville
route.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

GRAND LARcENY.-James 0'Brion, con-
stable of La Porte township, Sierra county,
was caught in the act of stealing keg OF
liquor, on the night of November 2sth. His
premises were afterwards searched, and q
large quantity of goods, which had been
missed from the same store, were found un-
der the floor Of his cabin. O'Brien was
committed to the Donleville jail on charge
OF grand larceny.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

CoNvIcTED,-Wm. Price was tried last
Monday in the Sacramento District Court,
for the murder of Robert Pool, and found
guilty of murder in the first degree. The
sentence was postponed until Friday, the
lith inst, to allow the defendants counsel
to present the proper papers for motion in
arrest Of Judgment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
New CouxrY.-It is proposed by parties in

NEW CoUxTY.-Iti is proposed by parties in
terested in that section to form new county
having for its county seat Fort TETON, and to
be called TETON county. They contemplate ta-
king off the southern portion of Tulare, that
territory known as the unorganized "Buena
Vista county," together with portion of the
northwestern part of Los Angeles. Many OF
the citizens Of the proposed new county reside
a hundred and forty miles from the seat of JUS
tice OF their respective counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

SUIcIDB.-James Hamilton, an employee
in the Amador Ledger Office, committed suicide
in the grave yard near Jackson, last Saturday
morning, by shooting himself through the head
with a revolver. Insanity was the cause. He
was 80 years Of age, and came to California
with Steyensons regiment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

JUDGE WIrHRRow.-No traces have yet
been discovered of the whereabouts, dead OF
alive, of Judge Witherow, who disappeared very
mysteriously about two weeks since, in the
vicinity Of Plaeerville, an account of which VIC
published at the time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

HoMIcIDE.-A young man named James
Cummings was lately killed in Berryesa Valley
by one John See. Cummings had squatted on
Sees land claim, flung his household articles
out Of his cabin and threatened to kill him.
While Cummings was endeavoring to kill See,
the latter shot him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

PAcIFIc RAlLRoAD.-A letter published 10
the Placerville Democrat, states that Mr.
Judah, the engineer, has recently made ex
amiuations of the Georgetown, Lake aud
Henness Passes, aud viii leave for Wash.
ington on the next steamer with view Of
laying the information be has obtained be-
fore Congress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

OFFICIAL VoTE OF THE STATE.-On Mon
day last the Secretary of State cauvassed
the returns from all the counties, and the
following is the result for Presidential
Electors
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

Ex-GovRRNoRs- Governor ].
Nicely johnson and Exit. Gov. r. NJ. Auder-
son, are law partners in Washoe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

OREGON ELECTIoN-Complete returns
from all the counties in Oregon foot up as
follows; Lincoln, 5,S6s +; Douglas, 4,l44 ;
Breckinrldge, 5,O67. Lineoln's plurality,
S0l.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

MuRDERED.-Judge J. c. Bronson was
found murdered near Sonora, last Monday
morning. No clue to the author of the
deed has been discovered.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

LEcruREs.-Rev. T. Starr King will lecture
in Stockton the present week, for the benefit
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

THE steamer Antelope, having been reftted
and furnished as good as new, has retaken her
place on the Sacramento and San Francisco
route.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

NBw MAIL RoUTB.-Mr. Matteson, of Muir
phys was to have entered on the LIST instant
upon his contract for carrying weekly mail
between that place and Genoa, via Big Tree
route.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

BRAVE FBLLow.-Wm. ]. Hooker, of Solano,
supporter Of Breckenridge, is candidate for
Clerk of the Assembly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

ZoUAvEs.-The Mirror learns thai some
exceedingly agile young gentlemen of San
Francisco are about TO form themselves in.
TO company of Zouaves.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

SEATE GEoLoGIsT.-P Professor Whitney
passed through Stockton on Monday, On his
return from visit to Bear Valley.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
MASONIC NnTICE

The members of Nevada Lodge No. IS, F. &A.M.,
are hereby notified to be in attendance at Masonic
Hall, on SATURDAY EVENING, DEC. sth 1860, at :
O'Clock at which time the election Of Officers for the
Masonic year ensuing, win take place,
dsco'2t A.c. NILES, ". NJ.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

G. b. MCDONALD has withdrawn from the
Mirror, and will take charge of San Fran
cisco periodical.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06

The mail steamer Uncle Sam arrived at
San Francisco at two O'Clock this morning.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
HO ron MT. OROI

A ssaare In the Black Hawk Co. for Sale.
TIME undersigned offers his interest In the above
i company for sale on reasonable terms. said
claims are located in the Mt Orc District and join
the selebrnted Yorty claims. For further particu-
lars enquire at this office. GEO. ]. lAHSoN,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
JOHN KENDALL.
Justico of the Peace.

OrFIcE-Kelsey's Building-Entiance on Pine ST.,
next door below Kcnt's Meat Market, and over \.
Block 4 Co.'S Clothing Store. oeeo-u
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-12-06
DIED.

AT selby Hill, Dec. 4th, Mrs JAMES HAMILTON,
aged about rs years.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-09-04
Epr THE s4Tio.4l AsD AMERICAN Ltsns.l

New YoRK, Sept. s.-The Hamburg american
packet Bavaria, which left Southampton on the
18th ult., arrived at this port to-day.
She brings the following highly important and
interesting news:
A Sandman frigate arrived at Cairo on the 18th
ult., bringing DR.. Bertano with important news fol
Gen. GarbaIdi, who Immediately issued an order
of the day, stating that he obliged to leave for
a few days, and placing his land and sea forces in
command Of Gen. systori. The indications are sup.
posed to have peaceful tendency.
During the recent disturbances at Balonich TWEEN.
ty churches and two converts were destroyed by
fire. The male. Christians were murdered and the
females outraged.
The Turkish troops sent to preserve order were
assisting in the outrages.
The Mussulmans at Damascus maintained me-
nacing attitude Large bodies Of fanatics were
parading the town and demanding the surrender of
the Christians, who had sought refuge in the cita-
del.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-09-04

NEW YORK, Sept. 3.-The United States Mail
steamship Northern Light, Captain Tinkepaugh,
from Aspinwall bringing the passengers and mails
brought down to Panama from San Francisco by
the steamship which sailed from the latter port on
the 1lth ult arrived at this port Saturday evening
The Northern Light, besides large cargo of
valuable freight, brought s334,000 in gold, CON
signed to some of the principal business houses of
this city.
Her news from California has been anticipated
by the Overland Pony Express at St. Joseph, Mo.
Forty Americans from San Francisco, bound for
Honduras, arrived in a Prussian brig at La Union,
a seaport town of Central America, 20 miles E.S.E.
of San Salvador.
Much excitement had been caused by the dis
covery of new gold mines near Parta. A large
number of persons had already left with the pros
pect of reaping large fortunes.
Adyices received at Panama from Guayaquil,
state that the civil war in Ecuador still pro-
crossing.
The engagement which was daily expected be-
tween Generals Flores and Franco had finally
taken place and resulted in the defeat of the latter
Advices from Buenaventura say that General
Obando the second in command to Gen. Mosquera
was reported to have taken the town of Paste
three hundred suits of the infantrys clothes ant
| twelve thousand dollars.
The United States steam sloop- p-of-War Narragan
sett was sixty days out from Rio de Janeiro tt
| Par q ma. 1t is supposed she met with an accden
| during her passage.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-09-04
NUMBER 156
n Virginia Slave i'm phfIadeIpbIa--Dffer of
Freedom Refused.

on luesday5 in the Philadelphia Court Of Ses-
siona, Passmore Williamson applied for writ Of
habeas corpus for the release Of sina Conquest, a
colored woman, in the custody of W. T. Conouess,
q native OF Virginia, but now a resident Of that
city. Mr.. Conquest was summoned before the
court, and made affidavit to the following effect;
"That Sna Conquess was held to service as a,
slave by him, IN the county Of Accomac and Ssate
Of Virginia; that in the month of July, 1880, he
returned to the city Of Philadelphia where he now
resides, bringing with him the said Sna that prior
to leaving the State he informed the said Sina that,
by the laws Of tie State Of Pennsylvania, she
would be free upon her arrival; that he does not
detain, and has not detained the said Sina, and has
no claim and does not claim to- hold her to service
within the Commonwealth, and that she is at lib
erty to depart if she desires so to do
hf. Pierce now addressed the court, and desired
that sna might be instructed as to her rights. He
had understood that she wished to return to Viz
ginia to see her husband who was III.
Judge Ludlow called sina, a genteel looking
colored Wemany and remarked: " In obedience to
the writ, your master has brought you here, and
desire to say to you, that by the laws of Pennsyl-
vania, having been brought here by your master,
he residing here, you are a free woman, and your
master has told ycu. II you return home, by the
laws Of Virginia and a decision OF the supreme
Court, Tou will again be slave. Toa must elect
which course you will pursue, and allow no one to
interfere either way with your determination"
Sna, in a decided tone, said to the Court: 81
think would rather go back: would be better
satisfied and contented on my native soil, and
feel will be better Off in the end
Judge Ludlow said he had no doubt but that she
would be far better off in the course she intended
to pursue.
Sina now spoke again. in an indignant tone Of
voice, saying, ~ have not been in prison at all.
He's (ponting to Mr.. Conquest) has taken me
around town, well, don't know where, and shown
me all the sights in the city. l don't think it
would be honorable for me to go away from Mr..
Conquest
The Court Judge Ludlow after listening to
Sina, ordered the writ to be dismissed. AS she was
leaving the court room, she offered to give five
the writ. Passmore Williamson and his intermed-
ding abolition friends felt considerably mortified
at the result.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-09-04
ONE DAY LATER FROM EUROPE
THE CITY OF MANCHESTER OFF CAPE RAGE.
Liverpool Cotton Market Firm.

ilVtfpool ooLLoH Market C1TLa.
ST. JOINS, N. f., Sept. 3.-The Liverpool, New
York and Philadelphia Mail Company's screw
steamship City of Manchester. Capt McGuigan,
from Liverpool on the 22d and Queenstown the 23d
ult., bringing one days later intelligence, passed
Cape Race to-day on her way to New York.
She was boarded by the news boat the Associ-
atefPress, and the following summary of her news
obtained:
LIVERPOOL, Aug. %, P. My Telegraph to
Queenstown The sales yesterday wednesday,
in the Liverpool Cotton market embraced 00eu
bales, of which spectators and exporters took
3000
The market closed generally firm at the quota
tions given in the Brokers' circular of last week
L1vERroo1, Aug. %, P. M.-Messrs. Richardson
Spence Co. say that the market for Breadstulf
generally closed buoyant.
The unfavorable weather in England for tht
growing crops may cause another advance il
prices.
The Liverpool Provision market generally CLOSED
dull.
LONDON, Aug. %, P. M.-Messrs. Barring Bros. &
Co. say that all qualities of Breadstufs have slightly
advanced since the sailing of the Africa.
The English Funds closed quiet, as follows: Con
soils for money closed at 92s to 93.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-09-04

MATRIMONIAL ApyERrIsERs-A Prison Bird Id
reytises fora Wife, and Corresponds acit O Lad,y
IN Nec OrleQns.--If any illustration is needed of
the character of matrimonial advertisers in gen
eral says the New York Express it is furnished by
an incident which occurred at the New York post
office within the last few days.
A few years since, young man employed in that
establishment was caught robbing letters, was
tried for the crime, convicted and sentenced to
Sng-Sing, where he served a term of three years.
His term expired recently, and few days since
one of the clerks recognized him in the long line
that was waiting to be served with letters Think
ing to do him a favor, the clerk looked in the box
and finding no letter addressed to him, called him
by name and Informed him of the fact He paid
no attention to it, however, and when his turn ar
rived, called for letter addressed to another
name. Mr.. Holbrook having been informed of the
occurrence, followed him to the street, where he
found him reading the letter, and tapped him on
the shoulder.
The recent resident of Sng-Sing looked up in
surprise and with a clear recollection of the un-
pleasant character of prison life, said he had com
mitted no crime.
Mr.. Holbrook reminded him that he had just
taken letter not addressed tn him. and was then
reading it; whereupon he explained himself. 1t
was, he said, hard matter to get along in the
world, and he had puzzled his brains to hit upon
| some plan for getting money. After looking the
ground all over, he had concluded to try and marry
rich woman, and had advertised for that pur
| pose. By means of such an advertisement he had
/ opened a correspondence with lady in New Or
/ leans, under the name to which the letter he haG
| called for was addressed.
In the advertising columns Of one of the morn
| ing papers Of this date we are informed that
Southern gentleman occupying the first rank il
society, an eminent lawyer, Of fine personal ap
pearance, desires to correspond with a lady be
tween the ages of 25 and 4O oflarge fortune, witt
a view to matrimony. Wealth, character ant
standing Indispensable" etc.
From the same source we learn that modes
young man, of unexceptionable character, pleas
ing address, good business habits, and very pleas
anty located, is desirous of opening correspond
ence with some young lady, with a view. to matri
mony. "The qualities look for says this modes
young man, "are, first, modest worth; next
cheerful disposition and prepossessing appearance
a good education, varied accomplishments, an
perspective dowry would not be considered oil
jectionablein
Perhaps this lawyer of the first rank in societ
and this modest Young man of unexeeptionabl
character are none other than the person aboy
named. At any rate they appear to have hit upo
the same plan for getting along in the world.
TpoSt.
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-09-04
LATER FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL or THE PONY ExPRE

ARRIVAL or THE PONY EXPRESS.
ST. JOSEPH, Sept. 3.-The Central Overland
Pony Express arrived at this point last evening
bringing advices from San Francisco to the 22d
ult.
Business at San Francisco was steady. Candles
were quoted at 2ic. per lb. Provisions closed
steady at previous rates. Ceylon Coffee was sell
ing at Is to l5ac. per lb. Sugar was firm at l3c.
per ID. for crushed
The United States mail steamship Sonora, which
sailed from San Francisco for Panama, took out
80 passengers and Ss700O0 in treasure on freight
The quantity of Washoe silver shipped during
the last two months is estimated at 236e00 pounds
The total exports from California since the first Of
January are put down at 4500oOO against 2,sO3,-
100 at the corresponding period last year.
dams on the pony route, killing seventeen ant
losing three of his men. If is generally supposed
that that there will be no further interruptions
along the route.