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The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18
WHOLE NO. 341.


Where is the center OF population? We have
seen various statements on thie head, but none
Of them exactly correct. 1t is easily ascertain
ed, however. Pass line through the United
States, East and West, so that one-hatf OF the
population shall be on the North, and one-half
on the South Of IT, Then pass another lire
Nerth aud South, 50 that one-half of the popu-
lation shall be on the East and the other on the
West. The intersection Of these two lines will
be the centre of population. IL Is true that
some irregularities Ia the circumstances of pop
ulaiion may slightly vary, but very slightly
Comparing the census we find that ia 1850 the
East aud West line was very nearly on tha
Southern line OF Pennsylvania. and the North
aud South line very near on the West line of
Pennsylvania. In other words, In the year
1850, tho center OF population Of the United
States was on the Southwest corner Of Pennsyl-
vania. Ii progresses about thirteen miles per
annum. nearly due West There Is therefore,
no doubt, that II is now just about the Ohio riv-
er, near Marietta, at the spot where the first set
Element of Ohio was made AT that time the
center Of population was in New York county,
Pennsylvania so that when the first settlement
of Ohio was made, at the time, the center Of
the American Republc has moved nearly three
hundred miles due west. II has crossed the al.
leghany, and moved along the eastern slope OF
the Mississippi Valley. For q long time the
great centre Of the Union will be In the State
Of Ohio, which will have the honor Of being the
real Keystone Of this great and mighty arch.
II is pleasant, as we'll as curious to notice
the grand, steady march of Empire; not by
conquest not by the plumber and destruction Of
other nations, but by the peaceful accretions
made by nature, Industry and commerce. As
these millions have come up and filled the land,
their industry has supplied their wants the sx-
cellence Of their institutions have attrasted 9th
er nations; and the magnificent structure OF
peaceful and harmonious empire is produced be-
fore the wondering eyes OF mankind,--R Railroad
Record
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18
NEVADA CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 18 1860

CorPER ORE..-Some weeks ago it was an
nounced that copper ore had been discovered
near Crescent City, samples Of which had been
sent TO San Francisco for assay. From tho
Crescent City Herald of March 2sth we learn
that the result of the assays had been received
there, and the high antcipations were fully
met by the facts. The yield of the assays rang
cd from eight to fifty per cent, pure copper,
thirty-five being about the average. No silver
was found as had been expected by some. Par
ties interested were naturally elatcd at the re-
suit, believing that from the location of the
leads, affording opportunity for shipping at
very low expense, much lower per centage
would have jnstded them in thinking that for
tunes for many had been discovered. The re-
suit of these assays produced considerable ex-
citemeut aud the town Immediately resolved it.
self into a committee OF the whole on prospect
ing. The Herald of April 4th chronicles fur
ther discoveries
Since our last there have been more dscov-
cries Of copper. aud the prospects are most fiat
tcring. A vein was struck few days ago on
Smith River which yields ore quite as rich as
the samples sent to Francisco recently from
the EvOca lead. In this there are three distinct
streaks of ore, all metNliferous, encased between
granite and slate. One, copper smut ore, with
directly adjoining u layer of steel gray ore sup
posed to contain silver, and another of red oxy-
discd material, in all about two and a half feet
in width. Within the same time further dis
covery has been made Of lead on Myrtle creek
which gives evidence Of copper and silver.
Greenish slate in broken fragment is scattered
over the surface. and near the surface at the
ontcrop the ore is decomposed. and contains q
mixture of quartz with more or less IRON The
assay shows copper only, yet it is thought that
in portions of the lead silver abounds. All the
lodes discovered recently are very accessible
and the formation of the mountains renders
them most feasible Of attack. They are in close
proximity TO on abundance Of wood and water.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

YEARNING FOR CALIFoRNIA.-The number OF
Californians who voluntarily return from the East
ern States after accomplishing the long cherished
anticipation Of "going home" is worthy of remark.
Letters written by others who have settled down by
their old hcarth-stones show ill-conceaed yearn
ing after their former pioneer home or dissatisac-
ton with their present location. No matter how
deep their home affections, or how great the pri'
vation or bad fortune encountered here; no matter
how pleasant the greeting Of old friends or the en-
chantment Of old scenes, the Cafornian's heart
still yearns towards his western encampment His
heart is with the young empire whose birth he saw,
and whose growth he nurtured with fostering hand,
He cannot take up the thread Of prosaio history
after the episode Of adventure. He is tormented
like Sinbad, with wanderers desire even in the
midst OF competence. And the spell Of Caypsan
climate is over him still. He misses the equable
serenity Of the half-year summers the cxhileratnp
atmosphere, and the grateful yield Of spontaneous
soil. Pnched by frosts in his Atlantic retirement
he looks back longingly to the warm rains that
mark the winters Of his old Pacific home, restless
and perspring through the sultry summer night in
his eastern dwelling, his fancy follows the setting
sun to the COOL starlit nights Of his beloved Cali
fornia, For the young empire, by some subtle spell
thus holds her subjects. Powerful and despotic
she ignores the alien. She has said "Once Califor
nian always Californian. ."-Northcrn Californian
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

A MosT PLAIN SRoUENCE.-A Welchmnn
named Williams, known in the southern part OF
this county as "Prince OF Wales" got in as dele
gate to the recent county convention in Nevada.
lie is not accounted one Of the bright lights of the
world, and proposition to eject him was urani-
mously adopted. Thereupon the Prince proceeded
to take leave Of the Democratic conolave:
"Gentlemen Of the conventionl--You may deprive
me of voice in this body you may refuse to respect
my rights: you may put me out: eject me close
your doors upon me but gentlemen Of the conven-
tionl. YOU will never do it with my approbatonl
and he bowed himself out, without once turning his
back on the body.-Sierca Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

Tue Hungarian is the fourteenth steamer that
has heen lost since the commencement Of steam
navigation between Europe and America
Those which have been destroyed before are
the President. never been heard from the Coz
lumbia and Humboldt on each Of which all
hands were saved City Of Glasgow, never
heard from Lyonaise. a few saved City of
Philadelphia, all hands saved Franklin, all
hands saved Arctic, few saved Pacific, new
er heard from Tempest, never heard from
Austria, burned. great loss of life Indian, three
lives lost Argo, ell hands saved.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

New CHURcH AT SAN FRANCIsco.-We learn
by the Bulletin that the contract for building the
new Grace Church, at San Francisco, has been
awarded to George Nagle Mr.. Patten, Of Marys-
vile, being the architect. The church is to be Of
brick Gothic, and to be located at the corner Of
Stockton and California streets. 1t is hoped to
advance the work so rapidly that Rev, Mr.. Ever,
the PASTOR be present at the laying Of the cor
ncr stone, although he expects to leave for visit
to the East on the Doth Of April. The estimated
cost of the structure is 100000, Of which amount
some $50 900 has been already raised.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

THAT LONE REPUBLIcAS.-We had the pleasure
of an interview with Mr. Aldrich-the lone Black
Republican OF Fresno county, few days since.
He informs that there is great unanimity in the
caucuses and conventions Of that party in Fresno.
He didn't give his views on the "Impendng Crisis"
he does not appear to have any apprehensions Of
the sort. He has about given up any hopes Of an
accession to his party by immigrrtiOn.-A Aariposa
Star,
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

A SHORT HONEY -MooN.-A gentleman from the
interior, says the San Francisco Call, named LOWS
widows, last evening woocd handsome cyphan
named Lizzie Sullivan, and the happy couple were
married by Judge Culver at half past eight o'clock.
All went on merry as a marriage bell until midnight
when the tickle Lizzie absconded, and the forsaken
Lewis proceeded to the Station House and sought
assistance of the Police in restoring him his fugitive
BRIDE who, he alleged had given him the slip by
entering house Of ill-famel Scarcely had Wild
dows been made Bcnediek, when he became a
grass widower
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

REcovEgNa.-The Los Angeles Star, Of the
7th inst, learns that Mr.. Jackman, who was
with Thos. S. Williams when the latter was
killed near the Mojave, s likely to recover from
the wounds he then received, and which were
supposed to be mortal. Jackman is now at
Martins ranch, at the Cajon Pass, IN very
low condition.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

ROUND VALLEY.-This valley, in Mendocino
county, containing some $4,000 acres OF land, has
been surveyed by the Government with a view to
setting it apart for an Indian Reservation. OF the
valley, same 10000 acres Of the first quality Of
agricultural land. Nearly the entire valley is now
occupied by settlers vine have made improvements
of great value thereon.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

Az English traveller describes the speechless
amazement with which wild Arab chief OF the
desert watched, 10 tent near Cairo, the devel-
opment Of photograph OF the Great Sphinx
When the features OF the mysterious sculpture
we're revealed on the glass, the Arab turned to
prapher, exclaimed, "He is the eldest son OF
Satan ~
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

ARcHY.-This noted scion of an African house
was witness in an assault and battery case at San
Francisco, a few days since, in which eolored
gentleman calling himself Lord North was COM
plainant, and another named Wellington was the
offender. The affair occurred in low dance house,
Archy should quit bad company.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

CLASSICAL NAMEs.-The Mariposa Gazette says
that the following are among the names Of mining
camps in that county: "Whisky Flat, Dogtown,
Hog Ranch, Devils Gulch Maripocita, Buckeye,
Hornitos, Aqua Fra, Arkansaw Flat, Yankee
Gulch, Hogs Eye, Boston Gulch, Chicken Gulch,
Devils Delight, Flyaway, Sweet Water, Drunken
Gulch, Dead Mans Gulch, Greaser Guleh, Horse
Shoe Bend Grizzly Gulch, Bull Greek, and null
titude Of others existant in the county"
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

How SHE GOT EvEN.-The Sonora Age tells the
following: "One day last week Chinaman named
Pow Wow, residing in Jamestown, caught his wife
highly incensed at this unladylike conduct on the
part Of his better half that he Immediately sold her
70 another John for four hundred dollars When
the good wife found out that her intrinsic worth
only estimated at the contemplate figure Of four
hundred dollars, her indignation transccnded all
bounds, so she very discreetly gorged herself to
death with nninm y
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

ExTRAcrrNo SILVER FROM LEAD 0RE.-Tbe
Dubuoue Herald states that Mr.. Walter had
commenced smelling at the Eagle FoEndry, in
that city, with view of extracting silver from
the ore by new and economical process. he
has been at I. for some time, and has forwarded
specmens to the amount Of $25 to Philadel-
phia, and it was there pronoGneed to be Of =
superior quality.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

FEARFur CASE or S0MSAMBUIIsM.-A Mrs.
Helper. of Baskerville, N. II. recen ly got up In
her sleep. during the night. passed out the hack
door. and jumped or fell into the wen: wnicH
was forty feet deep. A woman WIN wnom sne
was seeoiug subsequently awakening, missed
her and search being made she was ut length
found and extricated. Strange to say, che es-
capped with a few slight bruises.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

The ALAMo.-This name, so thrllingly asso-
ciatcd With the history Of one Of the States Of
our Union, is about to be conferred on col
Iese for the education of the youth of Texas
which is to be located on the spot where the
massacre took place.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

THE MONTE D1ABLo SILVER MINBs.-A cor
respondent at Martinez writes TO the Alta, that,
despite the late storm, some two hundred persons
have been prospecting in the vicinity of Monte
Diablo, and that great excitement prevails. com
pany numbering twenty-seven men, has been iorm-
ed, who are engaged in sinking shaft.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

N. P. BAxKs.-This gentleman has it is said,
positively refused TO have his name used 10 the
Chicago Convention in opposition to Wm. Il.
Seward
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

TEE hotel keepers of Charleston have agreed
upon five dollars a day as the price OF board,
while the Convention is in session.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

THE WAsHoE VRRNAcULAR.--A correspondent
of the Sacramento Bee, writing from Carson City,
gives luminous explanation of the meaning Of the
word indications" as used in Washoe:
A stranger arriving here will be little perplexed
at first to know in exactly what sense the term
indications" is applied, what people are talking
about; but by keeping mum for short time nc wl
easily acquire the language of this part or Utah
Territory All that YOU can hear is, "the indications
are good" and the indications are better" and
"the indications best" and "the indications are
poor" and "the indications improving, and
"the indications have not materially changed, and
the indications are so completely attached to every
contingency except the finding of the dinero-pro-
ducing mineral that it is quite difficult to really
understand what man means when he uses 1t. l
find the indications" in the hands, or rather
mouths, Of operators mostly, the other outside Try
seem rather at non pits in its use, and make most
bungling work with the word. Whoever coined that
word for Utah operations had most happy concep-
tion for it is the basis of sale by the peregrnatng
mining boards with which this part Of Utah is now
flooded. BY way of amusement, sought out the
practical application Of indications" at Genoa this
morning. From a collection of variety Of rocks
upon the shelf OF '-nIine" dealer, small SCALE
whose mines we're situated nearer Genoa than Vir-
ginia, selected piece of brown jasper, and asked
him its value. He replied that it was valuable and
the indications were good that sit had been assayed
giving $500 ton, and they entertained high hopes
of the result, the groupings Of which this spec-
men was a part, gave promising indications" He
owned part of this valuable mine. Now, whether
the "indications" were $500 per ton, of very poor
brown Jasper or of gold, or of silver, or iron, or
whether it was worth $500 per ton to pave some Of
the highways Of heaven, which the poets tell us are
to be paved with casper and gold" it was difficult
to make out, for deponent said not further. was
equally unfortunate in learning tchat the indications
were in piece of limonte, piece of zinc blcnde,
and piece of carbonate of "copper" farther than the
indications" were good,
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

REAL ESTATE IN ALAHEDA.-A letter from
ex-governor Weller to friend says, with reference
% the value Of farming lands in that district ~ do
not think that improved land, within ten miles of
this place, ruitvale could be bought for less than
$40 or $50 per acre"
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

Strawberries have appeared at San Francisco
and are selling at 81 30 pound.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-04-18

SINGULAR CoNoIDENcEs.--T birthday Of
the Hon. S. A. Douglas is the 23d of April, the
day for the meeting Of the Charleston Conven-
ton.
The birthday OF the Hon. Wm II. Seward is
the 10th OF May, the day for the meeting of the
Chicago Convention.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
PORTER S DLNNER RI

PORTER S DINNER IYIt!
Promote Digestronand impart tone AMI sigvs To
the system. In theiI action the, tx. al al
terative, anG mildly laxative. Tn a., 49, =rire
or nauseate in the least; at the fine tho, are
certain in their action. curing hsbitual .costhe-
mss, sick headache, dizziness, loss of appetite,
debility, depression of spirits. &C., &c.
Asa FEMALE Pill, they have no superior in
Amenorahea. or suppression of the menses, and
other monthly diseases. These Pills efectually re-
move the exciting cause, and restore the patient
to health in few days.
These Pills purely vegetable, containing
no mercury or other detcli)us drugs.
These Pills are given in doses of one pill after
dinner every day until the disease is removed
If the disease does not yield in Is hours increase
tia dose to two or three pills at time.
Manufactured with great care bv DR.. z. ID. For
ter, 90 Third Street, Louisville, Ky, and sold by
druggists generally; price % cents per box
Any person who DOES not live convenient to an
agent can have the pills sent by mail, postage
paid, by renting % cents to the proprietor or
FIVE boxes for one dollar. If you desire health,
ask for PORTER'S DINNER PILLS, ind use
no other. Jan. %. 1889. 9---tf
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
10 North. B0SOUfHIB this MATTER.
Dissolution of Partnership.

TyHE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
tween Milton Bssell. John C. Cushman and
Francis NJ. Tyner, under the firm name of BIssell,
Cushmnn & Tyner, is this day dissolved by Mutual
consent Milton BisselI-having Purchased the
entire interest ofthe other menbtrs of the firm
salone authorized to settle all business of said
co-partnership. MILLER BIssELL
john C.. CUsHMAN.
FRANCIS VI. TYsER.
Tvnsr City, Oct s, 1889
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
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81

We have complete assortment of Stoves at low
prices, and are determined TO suit our customers
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
MEAT MARKET.

CHARLES SHOEMAKER, on La
Y Jporte street, a few doors west of Palmer's
Store. keep good supply of FRESH MEATS
for their old customers, and as many new ones
may find it to their interests to call on them.
EThey will pay the highest market prices in
lash, for Fat Cattle, Sheep, Hogs and Fowls.
GTMarket every morning except Sunday:
aug lift.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
DIR. H. II. PORTER'S 8"
TWO MIMI TIE DROPS.
i'll Cure Sick Headache in Two
"~ -o Minutes

These Drops viii cure Sick Headache In two
minutes. In every case where the patient is net
relieved in Five minutes after taking the Two
Minute Drops, the money will be refunded
The Two Minute Drops are perfectly safe and
pleasant to take, and will be found of instant bene-
fit in sick headache. nausea and sick stomach,
flintness, pain in the stomach, collie, pain in
the side, painful cough, depression of spirits, &c
&c, Sold everywhere at 50 cents per bottle
Manufactured by DR.. X. d. PORTER, &c Third
Street, Louisville, KY
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26

SYRUP-a prime article,at
~ (33) RICE SNrLH's.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
CAUTION.

r gave two notes in July 1883, for S35. each, one
! due December 25th, next, the other due May
Istnext They we're given on contract for a
Wheat 1rill-payee's name forgotten-thought
70 be g B. / Ii. a. Myers; payable at Plymouth
p.nI No other notes OF mine dated in July, are
in circulation. They were obtained without con
alteration end bv false representations and shall
not paw them; the-r fore YOU are cautioned not to
purchase them WYATT iHohfooN'
ssps l7-6s3
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26

And, in fact, everything usually kept in Drug
Store, prices as low as can be afforded. Cali
and examine forrourselves. J. y. LEMON.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-01-26
LAND AGENCY.
5000 ACRES of GOOD LAND
For Sale on Easy Terms.


DERSONS wanting to buy or sell Land. Wilde
well to call ON the undersigned, who can give
facilities for purchase or sale equal to any in the
country.
FOR SALE, at LESS than current rates, and
on time: NV or sec "a, (less 10 acres out of Sc
corr and Ii of qof sec 81, town 80 n, of range
w-230 acres, 80 acres improved-at North
Bend, Stark county.
The h of NV fen m r, sec Michigan Road
and-l22 57-100 res-unimproved-six miles
north of Plymouth-fne, heavy timbered land,
whitewater.
The Sc q and h of sw q of sec %, and the ne
q of sec &c. town 35n of range one Polk town
ship-400 acres--heavy timbered, good water
near Tyner City-to be sold in quantities to cult
purchasers.
The h of ne a Of sec %, town 80 n, of range
PC, 50 acres, four miles south of Plymouth-fif
teen acres improved-good land, timber and water
The Sc O sec 8, town 80 N, of range2 e, Ice
acrts-Green township-eight miles from Plym-
outh-near store, mills. and in a good neighbor-
hood-good timber. fne grass marsh, and living,
running water.
The e h of sw of sec 25. town 81 n, Of range
2 c, and sg q of sw of 30, town 81 n, l22 acres,
four miles north least of Plymouth-good mill sea
and saw mill-thirty acres mproved-building-
to be sold very cheap
The s h of NV of sec II, town 80 n, of range
3e-close by Tppecanoe Town-goed land and
good timher-unmproved-to be had on easy
terms.
Lot No. 6 in Wheeler's addition to the town Of
Plymouth-fne dwelling and good out houses.
North "a of Lot No. 81 in Plymouth, now known
as "Baldwin House, desirable location.
Lot No. 81 in Plymonth-good dwelling house
Part of Lots 73 and IA, Plymouth-dwellIne
34x40 feet-fnr sale or rent.
Lot No 40, Plymouth-gocd dwelling and two.
story business house, Of the best corners in
town-to he had at a bargain.
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing in this vicinity
willdo well to give us call. FltDH :
REEVE & CAPRON,
December 9th--2f Plymouth, IND.
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