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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
WHOLE NO. s46.
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The special Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald telegraphs as follows;
Hon. Robert J. Walker will again be before
the COvode Investigating Committee, to testify
further in regard to Kansas affairs. This in
vestigation promises to be exceedingly inter-
esting as the committee have discovered
placer in regard to the appliances used in the
passage Of the bill through the House. Il is
thought that the developments will lmplcate
some of those members of the last Congress who
first opposed that measure, and afterward gave
it their support
The substance of the testimony given before
the Covede Committee Thursday and Friday
by Mr.. Bean, Assistant Clerk under Col. Allen,
the Democratic Clerk, Of the last House, is that
he received from Mr. Wendell the sum of 81, 900
for his services to carry the English bill. and
that he heard Wendell say that the bill must be
carried if il would cost bushel basket full Of
gold. Mr. Beau is at present editor of demo-
cratic paper al Fremont Ohio. The committee
have the evidence before them that a disbursing
agent of the administration deposited and
checked out Of the Bank OF the Metropolis
1925, 900, great portion of which the commit
tee expect to be able to prove was checked out
TO several persons who were employed to carry
the English bill through the House. The bank
book does not exhibit the names Of the parties,
but only shows blind individuals. signifying
such terms as ITO save the Union," and "For
Kansas" The Committee have subpGnaed
Robert Darlington, inspector in the Phladel-
phia Custom House, who is supposed to know
something about the celebrated naturalization
papers of Philadelphia also, VIM. II. Wittee,
candidate in the late Democratic State Conven-
ton Ia Pennsylvania Tor Governor against Fos-
ter, by whom he was beaten. He will appear
next week, to VIII oh time the Committee have
adjourned.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

OPTICAL MIsCoNDUcT.-Dr. J. b. Gray, of
Marysyille Examining Physician Of the Yuba
County Hospital, in a report just made to the Su-
peryisors Of that county says
The manner in which the sick poor are treated is
disgrace to every citizen Of this county. poor
unfortunate has been known to lie on bed of straw
for two or three days, without shirt and but scant
covering; another to go fourteen or fifteen days
without any movement Of his bowels although labor
ing under a severe attack Of the rheumatism, and
almost all the inmates, as well as the clothes and
and furniture used by them, dsgustingly filthy.
have found no system in the management Of the
Hospital. Under the present management man
may be sick two three months with simple chills
and fever. You will find several such cases by
examining the wards of the Hospital Patients are
hired or coaxed 10 work. who are laboring under
disease Of the glands such goitre, etc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

BURNING NEGRO IN MTssIssPPI.--The Vicks-
burg Sun, of a recent date gives the following
account of an awful tragedy in Washington
county, Mississippi
awe have just come in possession OF the fol-
lowing facts in relation 10 the burning Of q ne
gro man at Mr.. Woolfolk's plantation, on Deer
creek 1t seems that the negro thus summarly
dealt with was vicious, sel-willed fellow, and
becoming offended at a woman, (black) on the
same plantation, walked mp to her as she was
working in the neld aud deliberately plunged
bis knife into her heart. Upon perpetrating
this bloody deed be fed TO the woods not how
ever, before giving several other negroes to un-
derstand that their time would come next, and
after them two white men living hard by.
"Dogs were put on his tracks, and after a
chase of several hours he was captured, though
not without desperate struggle, the pursuers
being put TO all they knew to take him alive.
Having securely bound him, they took him
back to the plantation TO consider what was
best to be done in bis case. Several highly re-
spectacle gentlemen were present at the coun-
Gil, who concluded that the severest punishment
possible should be inflicted upon the black des-
perado, who had for so trivial a cause taken
life, as it might be the means Of repressng at
once any similar ebulliti0n Of passion on the
part OF other desperate negroes in the neigh
borhOod. They decided TO burn him az the
stake, which was done in the presence Of all the
negroes on that and several Of the adjoining
plantations, all Of whom seemed terrified out of
their wits on viewing so awful scene. The
spirit Of the doomed negro never was snbdued
He died cursng lis judges his last words being
that he would take vengence on them when
they meet each other in hel.'"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
Political Items,

We make the following extracts from late Eastern
papers relative to the Charleston Convention They
were published day or two before the Convention
met, and are, perhaps, mere idle speculations:
"Therc are 1903 votes in the Convention no mat
ter what the number Of delegates. The nominee
must have 202 to get two-thirds. Unless there
is secession from the Convention, on account
of the strength of Douglas, lin which event lesser
number would make two-thiTds he will have to toll
hard to get the requisite vote. The Administration
hounds are on his track, and no quarter is TO be
shown to him. If nominated, the Administration
will be in arms against the regular national organi
Zation of the Democratic party.
'The South will not have Douglas, under any cir
cumstances. The delegates from Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina,
part of Illinois and Indiana it is said will leave the
Convention If Douglas is nominated and will set up
Jefferson Davis in opposition.
at is said that there are immense speculations on
foot in favor Of Douglas, and opposed to him. Bel
mont, Of New York, backs Douglas to large
amount. Cochran, of Washington, together with
Senators Slidell and Bright, il is said, have
So 900 900 Charleston wherewith to defeat Judge
Douglas"
A telegram to the New York Herald says;
"Six of the delegations from the Southern States
have agreed to withdraw in a body from the Con-
vention, unless resolution is adopted before the
nomination Of a candidate declaring in favor Of
Congressional protection Of slavery in the Terrific
ries. This settles Douglas. But these delegations
are doing more. They are trying to induce all the
other Southern delegations to agree with them on a
set of principles and to submit them to the Northern
delegates in advance Of the meeting Of the Conven-
tion and if they do not agree, then the Southern
delegations will not enter the Convention at all, but
proceed to hold a separate one of Their own, nomi-
mating Southern man for President and Fernando
Wood for Vice Presdent-the result Of this move
ment being TO throw the election into the House Of
Representatives, where the South think it safest to
hnNn it.n
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

The STATE ARMs.-It appears that large num-
bers of the Pah-ute Indians have in their pos
session rifles belonging to the State. Mr.. Frank
Soule, who is now living at Virginia City, in a
letter to the San Francisco Alta, says:
It is a curious fact that nearly all the rifles
in possession of the Indians in and about Car
sou Valley. Virginia City, aud, in fact, the
whole eastern slope, are California State arms,
marked with Gen. Kibbe's initials. l would
like to know, in the first place, what right Gen.
Kibbe has to put his initials on the arms Of the
State, and secondly, by what means the Indians
have come into possession of them. Traders,
here and elsewhere, have been for months sell
ling powder to the red skins. This is bad
enough. But it is certainly subject demand
ing explanation when we see the arms of the
State Of California. marked with the initial let
ters of its redonbtable Quarter Master General.
in the possession Of savages, thus armed to kill
the very people taxed TO pay Gen. Kibhe's sal
airy, and taxed to the tune of sixty thousand
dollars to pay for his Indian hunting expedi-
tons. Did his officers or men achieve their
honors by selling the State arms to the redskins,
or were they defeated by them, and thus their
arms become the spols of war TO the Indians
Come out, Gen. Kibbe, and explain. | have,
and so have others. seen these arms thus ini-
tailed on their locks, in the possession of Indi-
ans. How did they get them? Let the public
know.
The San Francisco Telegram furnishes the
following explanation of the arms being found
in the possession of the savages: About three
years ago, "Uncle Billy Rogers" made a requi-
sition on the Governor of this State for arms to
protect his party from the Indians. One hun
dred rifles were furnished him. and in order
that they might be identified and reclaimed the
them. AS these arms have never been seen or
heard of since, the supposition is that the Indi-
ans obtained them Of Rogers company.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

NAMEs.-The habit of burthening our chill
dren with three or four given names has often
caused us to smile witt contempt and ridicule,
What can sound so stupid and foolish as 10 call
little dirty urchin. "Come here. Alexander
Joseph Washington johnson, and get your sup
per"-or Caroline Matilda Sophronia Smith,
is time for you to be at the factory" 1t re-
minds US OF tale we once read, of a man in
Spain, who accidentally fell into bog. The
fellow bawled out most Justify, and peasant
within hearing opened his window-it was
dark highland inquired what was the matteri
"Pray. help" said the sufferer, Joseph Fran
cisco Dominica Ferdinaudo Sabastiani is In the
quagmre." 'Is that alf' said the peasant
''if you are such q set of lazy rascals that you
won't help one another out, you may lie there
and be id"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

CALIFORNIA.-At the recent session Of the Grand
Lodge Of California, +. & A. NJ, at Sacramento,
the following officers elected for the ensuing
year: n. Greene Curtis, Grand Master; Philip w.
Shepheard, Deputy Grand Master; w. G. Becher,
Senior Grand Warden; A. Hayward, Junior Grand
Warden; Addison Martin, Grand Treasurer; Alex.
q. Abel, Grand Secretary. The Grand Master
made the following appointments: VIM. II. Hill,
Grand Chaplain; A. c. Niles, Orator; l.. c. Owen,
Assistant Grand Secretary; w. Van Dyke, Grand
Marshal; /. 7. Hgbee, Grand Standard Bearer q.
b. Clayborne, Grand Sword Bearer Geo. c. Yount,
Grand Bible Bearer; w. II. Langley S. g. Deacon;
c. 4. Wileoxen, J. Deacon; b. +. Moore and
A. T. Nelson, Grand Stewards; II. L. Davis, Grand
Organist; and Joel Noah, Grand Tyler.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

Pacific TELEGRAPH BILL.-Letters from Wash
ington state that there is no hope of the pas
sage of the Pacific Telegraph Bill by both Hou-
ses of Congress, until after the political convcn-
tions have adjourned. The bill which passed
the Senate granting $50,OOO per annum to the
company constructing the line. is likely to un-
dergO some radical amendments in the House
of Representatives, and there is reason TO fear
that it will be defeated in consequence of disa-
greemcnt between the two Houses.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

SAND CLOUDS OF THE DEsERT.-Frank Soule,
writing to the Alta, from Virginia City, thus de-
scrbes the sand storms Of the Utah Desert:
This (May 6th) has been day of fearful winds.
Clouds Of snow have been hanging on the noun
tain tops, and scattering their burdens down, and
furious gusts and gales are sweeping from the south
west across the forty mile desert, raising columns
OF sand and dust to the clouds. Some of these
must be at least three thousand feet in hight above
the desert, and travel at great speed. Above the
hills above the highest mountain tops, we them
at the distance Of thirtyfye to fifty miles, whrling
upwards il they would blot out the sun and sky,
while the desert itself like an ocean of water
dashed into pillows of foam. Ptiless indeed seem
these galloping columns of sitting dust and sand,
and pitiful indeed is the condition Of any poor crea-
ture human or brute, who caught there, is obliged
to endure, or die amid the chilling and strangling
tempest
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

THE BRoDERIcK EsTATE.-A New York cor
respondent says that new batch Of claimants for
the Broderck estate have started up in Ireland and
become exceedingly anxious touching its DISPOSE
ton. 1t is stated that Robt. Dowling, u. S. Consul
at Cork, in a recent letter to friend in Washing
ton, says he is overwhelmed with verbal and written
inquiries from the numerous relatives Of the late
Senator Broderck in that vicinity, as TO the nature
Of his alleged WILL the disposition made of his pro-
perty and to the proceedings necessary TO be had
under laws to enable them to establish their
heirship, &c.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

FINE CLIMATE.-The Los Angeles Star, Of
April 2Sth, says their market abounds with eucun-
bers; that it is supplied the year round with new
potatoes; that strawberries are raised every month
in the year; that green peas in constant supply
and that tomatoes may be had every month-one
garden having vines three years old which are con-
stantly bearing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

the japanese were honored with an imposing recep-
ton. The authorities and foreign Consuls, with q
number Of naval officers and citizens, present.
Amongst them, the Intendent, Don J. NJ. Hurtado;
the Governor, Don Jose de Obaldia and Secretary
the COnsuls Of England France, Peru, Venezuela
and Costa Rica A. ]. Center, Esq, p NJ. S. Co.,
with many other gentlemen. The Oriental stangers
crossed the Isthmus in special train on the 25th
ult., Immediately embarked on the steam frigate
Roanoke, and sailed for New York the next day
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

10 Sonoma held on the 9TH inst, resulted in the
choice of the following officers: Mayor, NJ. G.
Vallejo Council, II. F. Bates, Ii. L. Lidstrom,
G. Mcconnell, VIM. Ellis, d. Cook; Treasurer,
Chas. Van Gedren Assessor, John Jones
Marshal, Mark Wooster Attorney, Geo. L.
Wratten.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

LIBEL SUIT.-Georgc Hudson, Justice Of the
Peace in San Francisco, has commenced libel
suit against the Bulletin, and lays his damages at
$4,000. He was the Justice before whom that
journal was arraigned, and by whom it was declared
guilty Of publishing obscene matter when it gave
place to Mrs. sckles' confession; but which judg-
ment was not sustained. The Bulletin charged him
with being anything but sensible and independent
man, and he has brought this action to prove that
he il both.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

The Value aud Usefulness OF Railroads.
Mr.. Miner, 10 his late report survey, exem-
pliGes the value and usefulness Of railroads as
follows:
"In 1887, was engaged on the Georgia State
Railroad, just then commenced. ! there be-
came acquainted with the people along the road,
their habits and their means. Beyond their
actual wants of food they raised nothing at all.
The men mOped around, and shot at mark.
The women seemed to do but little, whilst their
children, poorly cared for, sauntered about
from place to place, as il their largest thoughts
were bent on catching rabbits, opussum, or
some such small game. What was the use of
working, when it would cost them two dollars
per bushe to get their wheat to market, and
then get only oner
ain 1851, went back again, and what
change The rivers were the same--the Kene-
saw Mountain had not changed-the Crooked
Spoon still rolled along-the men and women
that once | knew were there-the boys had
grown TO be men, and the girls TO women; bat
their mien was changed. The old men stood
erect, as with conscious pride they looked upon
the waving fields Of grain. The matrons busted
themselves about Il eir daries and their looms;
whilst the sturdy boys were graphing with the
plow.
"What had brought this change about? Lis
ten for while, and soon you will hear the iron
horse come snortng along. He steps at sta
tion for fuel and water---a man gets of the
train. He is a Charleston man, or perhaps the
agent of the Montgomery mills. The cars go
on and he goes TO the house. He meets the
farmer--they have met before. His business s
to buy his grain. Strange, but true, that the
demand for wheat should be 80 great as to in-
duce the merchant to buy at the farmers door.
He offers one dollar and half per bushel, cash.
for the entire crop aud furnish the sacks to put
it in That won't do. Savannah was here yes.
terday, and Columbus the day before, and they
offered more. Here is the key to this great
mystery. The great State road-the iron horse
the dollar and half per bushel, cash, tells
the tale. This is literally true, as any one can
ascertain, by inquring OF the man that knows"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
A HALp-w1rrHD BrSrpAcron.-we find tho

A HALF.wITTRD BENEPAcroR.-W find tho
following excellent story ih an exchange:
AS enc travels westward from Pittsbuygh to
Chicago, he will end, from Wayne county, Ohio
to Fort Wayne, Indiana. traditions Of a singu-
lar man, known now as formerly, by the name
OF Sammy Appeseed." He wore no hat, and
seldom, If ever, wore shoes. His clothing was
mean and scant. He was not known to have
any kindred in the land. He spent his time
partly among the Indians and partly among the
whites. He was hardly half-witted. He was
entirely harmless. He was an enemy to no one.
No one was an enemy to him. He Travelled
great DEAL usually with a bag on his shoulder
At the time of making cider be commonly
went into Eastern Pennsylvania. He would
then carefully gather peck or more Of apple
seeds, and start for the West. The severe wea-
ther Of winter he generally spent in the white
settlements, but early in the spring he was or
for the wilderness. He was familiar with the
trails of the country. and could fnd his way to
the Indian towns Wherever he went he car
ried bis bag Of apple-seeds. Wherever be found
III opening, he would. plant some of them.
This he did not only at the old deserted villages
but also at the inhabited towns Of the savages.
Sometimes he would get o promise that the
weads and grass should be kept from smother-
ing the young trees. But usually they had to
take their chances for life
Thus for a space of 200 miles in length, and
40 or so miles in breadth. this simple man pro-
duced some of the first signs of civilization.
When the white people moved into the wilder
ness, they found nurseries of apple trees, Hei-
ther pruned nor grated, but ready to be trans
planted. In some cases they already were
bearing fruit, which, mellowed by age, became
delicious.
Sammy has been dead for many years but
for generations to come he will be spoken Of as
- H 10 faHn T.
did what he could for the comfort Of the red
man, and of the white man. Having no de-
signs, he was neither suspicious nor suspected
Though his life was often in jeopardy, he was
kept alive, In his labors be found his happi-
ness. He received his merited reward.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

DEBT OF TUoLUMNE COUNTY.-The total debt
Of Tuolumne county, says the Sonora Age, is
over one hundred and sixty-two thousand dol
lars. This amount will be considerably in
creased by the accumulation of interest and
current expenses. before any considerable re-
ducIion can take place by the collection of
taxes for the present fiscal year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

DIED II JAIL.-A prisoner in the Yuba coun-
ty jail, named Richter, was found dead in his
cell last Wednesday morning. The CorOner's
Jury returned verdict that his death was
caused by disease of the heart lie had been
incarcerated for petit larceny.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

a CHINESE MURDER.-On the 10th inst, q
Chinese girl, aged thirteen or fourteen years,
was buried ia the Shasta Cemetery under cir
cumstances that induced the Coroner to disn-
ter the body, when it was found that her neck
had been broken. The woman with whom she
bad been living and who bad always treated
her with great severity, is under arrest, and
will be examined
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

STABBING.-A Spaniard, known by the name
Juan Tobacco, stabbed another named Moreno,
at fandangO at Santa Clara on Monday, the
I4th inst The wound, which was inflicted with
e sword cane 10 not considered mortal. Juan
was promptly arrested, and is now in jail.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

FIRES AT PETALUAA.-Two buildings stable
and carueuters sbop-yere burned al Petalupoa last
week. The stable was discovered TO be on fire
about one o'clock on Tuesday morning, and the
shop was burned about three O'Clock the next Thurs
day morning. The buildings were located very near
the thicy settled parts of the town, and it is sup
posed that the fires were the work Of incsndaries.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

EDITORIAL CHANoE.-H. r.. Mighels ESQ.,, who
has edited the Marysville Appeal since its establish
ment, and who is recognized as one Of the most
humorous writers in the State has left that Journal
with the intention Of visiting his old home in Ohio.
VIM Bausman, ESQ.,, Of Sacramento, wen known
as newspaper writer Of ability and experience,
succeeds Mr. Mighels as editor Of the Appeal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

The MAIL STEANERs.-A dispatch from New
York, received by the Pony Express, says that
on and after the first Of July next, three steam
ers a nooth will ply between San Francisco aud
New York. The steamers will leave this side
on the Ist, llth and 21st OF each month.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

UsEFUL CANNON BALIs.-It is said that a
church is about being erected by the Russian
Government, near Inkerman, the funds for
which are to be supplied by the sale of cannon
balls which have been picked up at Iukerman
and SebastapOl
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

THE RESCUED CAPTIvEs IN ARIzoNA.-A cor
respondent Of the San Francisco Herald says that
the restoration of Mrs. Page and the little Mexican
girl, captured by the Indians, has caused intense
satisfaction throughout the Territory OF Arizona.
He gives the following account of the adventure:
Mrs. Page was left for dead pierced with arrows
and lances. Her sufferings were very great. The
poor woman remained sixteen days in the noun
tains without food-wounded and alone. She finally
crawed to the road, where she was picked up by
some travellers and brought in, almost naked and
hfeless. The Mexican girl, Mercedes, was at the
time in the hands of the savages, where she would
have remained but for the untiring efforts of the
gallant and veteran Captain II. s. Ewell, u. S. A.,
in command of Fort Buchanan. Captain Ewell
spent twenty scepess days and nights in pursuit of
the wretched captives, and at length recovered the
little girl from the Mesqualcro Apaches.
OF the little girl the writer says
Little Mercedes is sprightly, bright-eyed child,
about nine years old, with winning smile perpet-
ually lighting up her countcnance. She has con-
tracted strong attachment for the Captain, and
on visiting Fort Buchanan a few days since, found
the girl entirely at home and mistress Of the house
hold, for the Captain is bachelor. Mercedes is
quite a lioness among the officers and soldiers, and
is likely to become another "Fille de Regiment"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

ANGLING ExrRAoRDINARY.-W - While man
named Garrison was angling lately in small creek
in Alameda county, a California lion sprung from
clump Of bushes and took survey Of him. Carlson
didn't catch the lion, but the lion came near catch
ing him. Garrison left in double quick time
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

FATAL ACCIDENTAL man named Jean Marie
Esquira, native Of France, was killed in mining
claim, on the 7th inst, at Port Wine Sierra county,
by the caving Of bank. He was about twenty-five
years Of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

FILLING UP.-Western papers state that an
immense emigration is pouring into Kansas
this spring.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

DEATH or A U. 8. CoSsuL--Col McMicken, u.
S. Consul at Acapulco, died at that place on
the Sd of April