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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20
DIARsH,s WATER WORKS.


We learn that the pipes and other fixtures
intended to supply the city of Nevada with
water, were shipped for San Francisco on
the clipper ship Anglo Saxon, which was TO
have sailed from philadelphia about the
25th Of October. The vessel may be ex-
pected at San Francisco about the first OF
February, and it is the intention OF Mr..
Marsh to have everything prepared to lay
down the pipes as soon as they arrive.
There may be some difficulty in hauling
such large amount Of freight from Sacra-
mento to Nevada, in the middle of winter,
but il is calculated that it can be got here
by the middle of March at farthest, and
few weeks will suffice to put down the pipes
through the principal streets. 1t is the in
tention of Mr.. Marsh, and in fact will be to
bis interest, TO have the pipes laid through
the outskirts of the town SO that the water
can be used for irrigation as soon as it will
be required for that purpose-say by the
middle of May.
The pipes are of cast iron, and were man
ufactured in Philadelphia. They were all
subjected to test equivalent to pressure
of six hundred feet fall of water, which is
about double the strength actually required.
The stop gates, bydrants, and some other
articles, we're purchased in New York, and
are of the most approved patterns. The
bydrants, which are to be paid for by the
city, cost between seven andeight hundred
dollars in New York, and the addition Of
the freight will make the total cost about
one thousand dollars, by the time they are
landed in Nevada.
Mr.. Whartenby, who transacted the busl-
ness for Marsh, had the pipes manufactured
expressly for the purpose, and remained in
Philadelphia until they were all shipped
on board the clipper. Everything is insur-
ed for one-fourth more than the original
cost, 10 cover damages in case of accident,
and nothing but shipwreck, or other una
voldable disaster, will prevent Mr.. Marsh
from having the work completed In accord
ance with the terms of the contract.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20
Nerada democrat.
TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 20, 1860.

GEN. HARVEY CENsURED.-The Secretary
Of War, Mr.. Floyd, has, by order of the
President, transmitted letter Of censure
to Gen. Harney, in relation to the San Juan
Island affair. 1t is said that he was CEN
surcd at the instigation Of Gen. Scott. The
charges are, that in violation Of the assur-
ances Of Gen. Scott to Gov. Douglas, Gen.
Iarney placed Capt. Pickett in command
on the Island of San Juan, and declared
the disputed tract under the civil jurisdic-
ton of Washington Territory. BY this act
Of censure, Gen. Scott has paid off an old
grudge which he bears against Harney, and
the latter, one Of the bravest and best Off
GERS Of the United States army, has been
disgraced so far as il is possible for the Ad-
ministration of Buchanan to disgrace a
man. The censure of Harney for sustain
ing the rights of American citizens on San
Juan Island, against the aggressions OF
English officials, will be eminently satisfac-
tory to the British Government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

San JUAN IfEMs.-We copy the following
items from the San Juan Press, Of Satur-
day:
To-duy Messrs. Robinson & Co., win put off
a blast Of one hundred kegs ofpowder i'll their
claims at Grizzly Hill. The powder will be
placed in drift one hundred feet below the
surface, under bed of gravel, and packed in
such manner as to produce, when ignited, the
desired effect. A prospect recently exhibited to
us from these diggings, shows them to be very
rich, and the proprietors are making extensive
preparations for the winters work.
Just as we go to press we learn that two men
who were working in the Yuba Mining Com
panys claims at Manzanita Hill, n short dis
lance below Sebastopol, were blown up Friday
afternoon by the premature explosion Of blast.
Neither the names of the parties, nor the ex-
tent of the injuries they received, could be as
certained.
NJ. John Prior, one of the owners in the
Golden Gate claim, ON the hill, fell froma tiume
a distance of about twenty-five feet, on Thurs
day afternoon, and was severely injured.
We hear that the Knickerboeker Mining
Company have bought the Mud Cut claims, on
the west side of San Juan Hill, paying therefor
the sum of $23,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

SuRGIcAL.-Some time ago we published
an item from a San Francisco paper, stat
ing that DR.. E. S. Cooper, OF that city had
successfully performed wonderful surgi-
cal operation-the tying of the innominata
artery-never before performed with sue
cess. The operation, as was stated at the
time, appeared to be successful; the man
felt SO well that it was with difficulty he
could be kept in his bed but the foriieth
day after the operation the stump Of the ar
terry gave way, and the man bled to death.
With proper care it is thought the man
might have lived year ortwo without any
operation.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

The MONUMENT FUND.-We learn from
exchanges that quite respectable sum OF
money was donated in most of the counties,
on election day, towards the completion OF
the Washington National Monument-mOre
than could have been expected under the
circumstances. For years past appeals have
been made to the people to contribute to-
wards this patriotic work; and liberal do
nations have from time TO time been made.
But the public are kept in ignorance of the
amount that has been donated, how it was
expended, and the sum necessary to COM
plete the work. If the society, or whoever
has charge of the fund, would publish re-
port upon this matter, showing that the
money already donated has been judiciously
expended, the contributions would flow in
much more rapidly. The Hydraulic Press,
referring to this matter, says:
Tho people, who are so often appealed to for
contributions to this fund, would like TO know
something more about it.. They are distrustful.
There have been rumors Of wasteful extraya-
gance, of peculation, of idlers supported from
the fund, ETC., which may or may not be true.
At least it devolves upon those having the re-
sponsibility to give some satisfactory explana-
ton. Contributors would like to see a bill Of
items, and after this is exhibited, If it shows
fairly and squarely, let an estimate be made Of
the amount demanded for the final completion
of the monument, and California will undertake
to finish it. But swindle Californians don't
like to be swindled. Above all. they are down
on hangers-on, favoriteE, appointees to sinecure
positions, and that unnameable horde Of loafers
who usually manage to quarter themselves up
on a fund like this, where the responsibility is
remote and divided.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

GoNE IN,--The Sacramento Weekly Stand
ard has ceased to be published. The last
number was issued on Saturday. II was
commenced as daily nearly two years ago,
but for the past six months has been pub
lished only as weekly. MFR. Bolts, in an
nounclug the suspension, says that the re-
ceipts Of the Office and the profits of the
State printing were insufficient to sustain
the paper. The Standard was edited with
considerable ability, but was too exclusive
ly devoted to politlcts to be OF interest to
The majority of readers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

DARING BuRGLARrEs.--A band OF bur-
glars visited Santa Rosa on Tuesday night
of last week, and went to work in quite a
systematic manner to rob the town. They
managed to get into five houses and car
ried off everything they could find Of value
to them, and tried several other houseS
which they did not succeod.in entering.
They entered every house in which key
had been left n the lock. The instrument
nsed was eviaentlya clamp made with
teeth, SO as to take hold upon the end.of the
key and wherever they found key in the
lock, they bad only,tO insert the instrument
and they could unlock the door just as we'll
as If they had been on the inside.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

DAMAGEs.-The arbitrators, TO whom
were referred the amount Of damages sus-
tained by Judge Stidger, by the upsetting
Of the stage last summer, have awarded him
sixteen thousand dollars. We are Informed
that the Stage Company offered NJ. Stidger
$4,000; he claimed $35,OOO; and being uu-
able 10 agree, the matter was submitted to
arbitrators who awarded the amount above
stated. No amount of money can fully com.
peusato for the shocking injuries sustained
by Mr.. Stidgor, and the great suffering he
must have endured; but If money is used as
a compensation $4,000 is as good as $685.
600.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

RATHER SARCAsTIC.-The city authorities
of Sacramento contracted with Mr.. Right
mire, some time ago, to build wiDg.dam
in the American river, in order to prevent
the current from washing away the land
and houses 10 the city. Mr.. Samuel Nor
ris, who owns ranch on the opposite eide
of the river, presented remonstance to
the Supervisors against the construction Of
the dam, alleging that it would materially
damage bis property, by washing away q
sand.bar on bis side of the river. The Su-
peryisors referred the remonstrance to the
Levee Committee, who submitted the fol-
lowing report to the Board:
Your Committee are unanimous in favor of
having the work complained of Immediately
stopped, for the following reasons;
First-We have no desire of any act Of ours
to cause the current of the American river to
be so changed as to wash away the sand-bar
which is complained of in Mr.. Norris remon-
STRANGE, and which must necessarily be Of great
advantage to him in the future.
Second-We think that the homes of the
inhabitants Of the City of Sacramento are
perhaps" not Of SO much Importance as the
aforesaid sand bank, which has been formed by
the current Of the river; therefore the work
should be stopped, as no material damage could
be anticipated in the event of an overflow of the
City, which can be readily shown by the annals
Of the years 1852 and 1853.
Third-Mr. Norris intends to hold each and
every member Of this Board personally respon-
sible for said damages, and having the fear Of
the law before our eyes,, and also dread Of
absolute poverty in the event of having to pay
said damages, we are Of the opinion that the
work should be Immediately stopped.
Fourth--And by far the most weighty reason
Of all, we are informed by Mr.. Rightmire, the
contractor, that all of said work IS completed,
as per contract; therefore, your committee is
fully induced to believe that said work should
be stopped Immediately.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

WATER STRIKE.---T The miners of Dutch
Flat are endeayoring to procure q reduc-
ton in the rates Of water. They have been
paying twenty cents an inch, and wish to
have 1t reduced to twelve and half cents.
A meeting was held there on the evening Of
lilh inst, and resolutions adopted that no
water should be used unless it could be pro-
cured at q bit an inch and declaring that
any parties using water costing more were
doing an injustice to the community. A
committee was appointed TO wait upon the
different water companies and inform them
of the determination of the miners.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

PRoPosED NEw CouNTY.-It is stated that
an application will be made at'the ensuing
session of the Legislature, for the organiza.
tloH Of new county out Of the country
known as the Mono and Esmeralda District.
During the past summer and fall some six
or eight hundred persons were living in
that country. two or three hundred of whom
intended to remain there during the winter.
The region is now embraced within the lin
its Of Calayeras county, MOnoville being
about ten miles west of the State line. ac.
cordlng TO ihe survey ofithssSuryeyOr Gen.
raj.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20
~ TELEGRAPH TO THE NEVADA DEMOCRAT

Fort CHURCHILL, Nov. 18TH
The followingis the special dispatch from
e. I,ouis to the Union, Bulletin and Alta
ST.. LOUIS, Nov 9Th.
Lincoln has carried all the free States
with the exception of New Jersey, where IL
is reported there is fusion majority Oh
1000.
Delaware and North Carolina have gone
for Breckenridge.
Judpiug from returns, Alabama is favor
able to Douglas. Through private MESA
oes from New Orleans, it is stated that
Breckinridge has carried all the States Soulh
Of Tennessee.
Bell is ahead in Louisiana, so far as heard
from. Returns from Arkansas are favora-
BILE to Bell. Maryland and Virginia are
close. and doubtful between Breckinrldge
and Bell. Returns from Kentucky and
Tennessee strongly indicate that Bell has
carried those States.
Michigan has probably gone for Douglas.
In fifteen counties in Georgia Bell is 2,4OO
ahead. Breckenridge is 2,2OO ahead OF
Douglas.
For Congress, Pennington of New Jersey,
is probably defeated. Steele and Cobb,
Dems..) Nixon and Stratton, (Repsp) in
N. J. are elected.
Fisher, (Republicau,) in Delaware, is
probably elected; Wood, Rennigan, Tay-
lor. Coohrane, Ward and Delassin, fusion,
Corning, (Dem.) and Duer, (Rep.) in New
York are elected, en- masse. All the Repub-
licans are elected excepting Burlingame,
Bailey beats Eli Thayer. In Michigan
and Wisconsin all the Republicans are elec-
ted In New Jersey the Senate is Republl-
can and House Democratic. The South Car
olna Legislature has postponed action on
the Governors suggestion for arming the
State. until it was ascertained whether Lin
coin was really elected. There was an over
whelmlng majority in favor of calling
Convention, and resolutions for sending 8
commissioner to Georgia were passed yes
terday.
The Republican wigwam, at Washington
was broken open by mob and its property
destroyed. There were several arrest
made.
The news of Linco!n's election was re
ceived at Charleston S. G. with cheers for
Southern Confederation, and at Augusta
Ga, with strong indignation.
In different parts of the South the peopl
were in favor of calling State Convention
to deliberate on their fu ture policy.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20
ACCIDENTS AT GRASS VALLEY.-The Grass
Valley National, of Saturday, chronicles
the following accidents:

the following accidents:
A carpenter, whose name we could not learn,
fell from the wall of Luke's new Hotel on Main
street, distance Of about fifteen feet, upon the
jOists Of the lower story, causing serious con-
cussion. His injuries are severe but not fatal.
On Saturday night, last, at late hour, Mr..
Bean, plasterer, by occupation, accidentally
walked off porch, attached to the rear of the
empire Saloon" and falling distance Of
about II feet into Harry Cady's stable yard,
fracturing the upper portion Of his right thigh.
His condition. at present, is comfortable, and a
speedy recovery maybe enpeeted.
Mr.. Meter, assistingin planking Main street,
on Tuesday last, cut off one of the fingers Of his
left hand, while sharpening wedge. The ac-
eident was caused by the carelessness Of by
stander, ~ho stepped upon the piece Of timber
which Meter was using as bloek, and caused
it to turn suddenly. Thessevered portion Of fin
ger hung by a slight shred of skin, and being
carefully placed again in position by DR.. Tomp-
kins, there is a fair hope that it may perfectly
reunite,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20
voTE OF THE STATE.

We present below table of the vote for
President in the several counties, as far as
returns have come to hand. The counties
marked with a star (') are incomplete, and
from Del Norte, San Beruardino and san
Luis Obispo, the majorities only are report
ed. The official vote will doubtless give
Lincoln majority over Douglas of from
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

CALHOUN BENHAM.-The S. +. Call learns
that since the election Calhoun Benham has
avowed his determination to leave this
State. Ithas been suggested that he is 60
ing TO New York for the purpose of rolling
on the grass that is to grow in the streetsof
that city when the Union is dissolved.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

CoNvWrED.-B Miller indicted
for the shooting aud killing of W. Il. Ram
dali, at Bollnas, Marin county. on the 7ih
Of last June, was tried last week at San Ra-
fael, and found guilty Of murder in the see
ond degree.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

OREGoN.--A,dispatch from Yreka says
that nineteen counties in Oregon give Lin
coin Sls majority over Breckenridge. There
are, we believe, bat nineteen counties in
that State, and the vote is probably very
near complete.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

MARIPosA COUNTY will probably get the
prize statute of Washington, offered to the
county donating the largest. sum to the
Monument fund, in proportion to the num-
Der of voters. The contributions in that
county amounted to nearly 5000, being
about thirty cents to each voter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

EsoApE OF PRIsoNERs.--Five prisoners es.
capped from the Auburn Jail Friday evening
by digging through the wall. Four of them
have been eaught--one Tom. Lawrence is
yet at large.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

ACQUITTED. Linus, indicted in So
roma county for an assault with intent TO
murder Chas. Jefferson, was tried last week
at Santa Rosa and acquitted.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

THE Loss-The loss SO far sustained by
the wanton destruction OF dltch property in
Tuolomne county is sl5O-OOO.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

STATE TREAsURY.-The amount Of funds
in the State Treasury, on Saturday last,
was $436,224 IS; Of which Sl42,6S1 l2,
belonged tONthe general fund.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

CAPsIzED.-The schooner Eliza z. Adams
was capsized last Friday night, of Point
Bonita. The cook and one passenger were
drowned.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

AGoINcIDENcE.-Chas +. De Long, Of
Yubas was defeated last year by 70 votes
This year he was elected by the same nun.
Der.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

CuA1SGASG.-Tbe Supervisors of Yuba
county have ordered the Sheriff to work all
prisoners convicted of petit larceny and va
prancy, in the MarysviIle chaingang.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-11-20

Total vote....
Lincoln over Douglhs Ool
Lincoln over Breckinridge. ge..................4 81
Douglas over Breckinridge. ge.................o,9l ,9l'
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-27

State California, clsS and county Of San Francis
me- VIM. G. Jtwett. Notary Public, personally appear
Ell d. J. Dahiee, Known In me. who being duly sworn,
lid depose and say, that the contents OF the card
herewith signed by him true.
In witness whereof have horeunto set my hand, Ond
aiied my official seal, the GAy and year first HbUve
written IL. s. WM g. JEWETf, Notary lublic
SpeTmatOIrhOea,
Or local weakness, nervous debility, low spirits, las
sltude wes knsss Of the limbs and back, indsposton
and capabllity for labor and study dizziness Of APP
rehenson, loss Of memory, aversion to society, love
of solitude timidity sefdstrust dizziness headache
Involuntary discharges. pains in the side, affections
of the eye, pmples the face, sexual other nrm-
tiles in man cured by the justly celebrated physi-
can and surgeon, L. }. CEapk8y His method OF GU
ring diseases new, unknown TO others) and hence
the great success, All consultations, by letter 9TH
| erwise, free.
Address l.. J. CzAPKAY, n. D. San Francisco, Cal!
| deC29.Sm
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-27
SUMMONS.

STATE Of California, county Of Yuba, ss.-Ds-
- trict Court Tenth judicial District. The people
Of the State Of California, to Ruben Middleton and
A. W. Riley, co-partners nnder the name and style Of
Middleton 4 Riley, Greeting: You are hereby re.
you, as Def ndants, by Geo. A. Q. Griffith Plaintiff
in the District Court Of the Tenth Judicial District II
and for the county Of Yuba, State Of California, and
the complaint therein, (Which is file with
The Cl-rk Of aid county, within ten days after SER
vice upon you Of this Summons, exclusive of the day
of service,) If served in said county OF Yuba, o.
twenty days II served out Of said county but in the
Tenth Judicial District Of the State of California,
forty days II served out of said District but within
the State judgment by default will be taken against
you, according 10 the prayer of the said complaint
The said action is brought to the of eight
hundred dollars with interest thereon at the rate of
two per cent per month from the first day of Febu.
rnary, 1885, alleged by said Plaintiff in his said
plant TO be due from you to him a certain promis
sorry note executed by you and delivered on the first
day OF February, 1858, to one u, NJ. Dinsmore and
by the said DnimOre sold, assigned and transferred to
this plaintiff as set out in said complaint; II you
fail to answer said complaint the said Plaintiff will
take Judgment for the said aud interest besides
costs.
900: Given under my hand and the Seal Of said
L. g.: Court, this twenty-fourth day Of December,
:..... A. D. 1859.
VIM. SHARKEY,
Clerk Of the District Court in and for the Co. of Yuba
BY ,. MCC. REARDAS,
dec2S-1awSmf Deputy Clerk.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-27
Sum mons.

GTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County Of Yuba, S.
- District Court, Tenth Judicial District. The PEG
pie of the State Of California, to Ebenezer J. Day,
Greeting You are hereby required to appear in an
action commenced agSinst you, as Defendant, by Sa-
rah j. Day Plaintiff, in the District Court of the
Tenth Judicial District, in and for the county of Yuba
State OF California, and answer the complaint therein
(Which is on file with the Clerk Of said county, with
in ten days after service upon you Of this Summons
exclusive Of the day Of service) II served in said
county of Yuba, twenty days served out OF said
county but in the Tenth Judicial District of the State
of California, forty days served out of said Dis
trict but within thu State or judgment by default will
be taken against you according TO the prayer Of the
said complaint The said action Is brought TO recover
the of five hundred dollars alleged by said Plain.
till in her said complaint TO be due from you to her
with interest thereon from the 3D. day Of january A.
D., 1854, at the rate Of six per cent per Annum
certain judgment rendered and entered in the SUI
preme Judicial Court in and for the county Of Wash
ingon, State Of Maine on the 81 of January, 1854,
against you, and In favor Of this Plaintiff and If you
fail to said complaint, the said Plaintiff will
take iudgu emit for the said and interest besides
costs BY order of lion. S. NJ. Bliss, District Judge,
to be published once week for six weeks
go. . Given under my hand and the Seal Of sal |
L. s.: Court this twenty ninth day Of Recember, A.
'''''' D., 1859.
WIN. SHARKEY,
Clerk Of the District Court in and for the Co. OF Yuba
dec3l-law6w By J. McC REARDAN.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-27
NOTICE.

WE hereby declare our intention to organize q
w company, to be called the Central Turnpike
Company, for the purpose OF constructing Turnpike
Road, commencing at Marysville and terminating at
Woodvllle, running at or near Piatts Ranch, at or
near Laffitie's Ranch, thence TO Brownsville Hotel
thence to Shannon Valley NJ II, and thence the place
Of termination. And notice is hereby given that
there will be meeting of the subscribers at Browns
vile Hotel, on the 18th of January, 1860, at one
o'clock P. NJ, for the purpose of preliminary or
ganlzaton. MARTIN KNOX,
s. y RUMERY,
L. L. CRANE,
~. f. BROWN,
J. J. HUMPHREYS.
A. d. STEWART,
ASA r0WNsEN,
ANDRkW T0WNSEN,
w. d. KIMBLE,
A. p. WILLEYe
Brownsville, Dec goth, 1889. [an.1ws1
Daily national Democrat., 1860-01-27
Marshai's Sale for Delinquent City Taxes:

"HEREAS, defult having been made in the pay.
w ment Of taxes due 10 the city of Marysville, by
Obed Sawtele upon an assessment to him, in the
sessment roll Of said city, of personal property
amounting TO fifteen hundred dollars to wit the sum
Of twenty and 40-10O dollars taxes and the sum of
one and 52-10O dollars costs.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that /, A. ] BARK
LEY, Marshal Of Vie city of Marysve. by virtue Of
authority in me vested under said assessment have
this day levied upon one eleven passenger stage wag
on, the property Of said Sa Wtee at Birdsal's stable
corner Of ana Second street in this city, and will
proceed upon TUESDAY, January Slst, 1860 at II o.
clock A. NJ, at said stable, to sell the at Public
Auction 10 satisfy the OF twsnty-one and o. 100
dollars, delinquent taxes and costs Aforesaid and
all costs accrung.
Marshals Office Marysville Jan'y 18th, 1880.
ian20 Marshal OF the city Of s;aTysvin.