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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
!. WILLIAMSON, Foreman.

SLuIcs RoBBINo.-The Hydraulic Press says
that sluice robbing has been practiced to alarm
ing extent lately, in the vicinity of San Juan. At
the diggings on the Middle Yuba and ravines lead
ing into it. near Freemans crossing numerous sluice
robberies have been pepetrated within two or three
weeks, in spite Of careful watching. Cabins have
also been entered and rhed Of valuable contents.
On San Juan Hill the suices are frequently visited
by thieves, who manage, in the obscurity of night
to ply their trade undetected On Tuesday night of
last week, word came to town from the diggings,
that three robbers were in a certain ravine, and
number Of men rushed down to capture them; but
nobody was caught. The persons seen either were
not robbers or else they snued danger in the wind
and made off. The miners are under the necessity
Of employing night watchman for every claim, and
any scoundrel caught in the suces win almost
tainly meet instant DEATH This seems the only re-
sort left the miners for the protection Of their hard
earnings, and they are so convinced.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
Report OF tho Grand Jury,

10 the non. COWt 81 Sessions oJ hc CouHy V
Necoda:
MARCH TERN, 1850.
The Grand Jury empanneled for the term, would
they have examined the matters Of complaint pre-
sented before them, and found indictments in such
cases a. the testimony would in their opinion war
rant a conviction, which are herewith presented.
They have also in pursuance Of what they Deem
ed their duty, inquired into the condition Of the
County Hospital, and pleased to state that they
believe the affairs Of that institution properly
conducted and the charities paid for by the county
properly dispensed.
They have also examined the condition Of the
JAIL find it neatly kept, and the prisoners secure
y guarded the situation Of the building will al
low but in this connection they wish to call the at
tenton Of the County Supervisors to the necessity
Of securing the outer windows Of the JAIL as il is
the prisoners can easily converse with persons on
the outside, and from certain information We have
ascertained that the ends Of Justice have been
thwartsd in consequence OF such conversations
We would not at this time thus speak Of this mat
ter did we not believe that it could be remedied.
The County Supervisors, whose duty it is to pro-
vide against such contingencies have the dispensing
power over fund raised by special tax for such
purposes and the Jury fully believe that the interest
Of the county and public good, require the building
Of fence enclosing the squares on the east and
west sides Of the Jail sufficiently high and s ong to
prevent persons from obtaining to the outer
windows. In making this recommendation the
Jury are Of their inability TO enforce their
recommendation, and that the Supervisors Of the
county, are in most instances disposed treat such
recommendations with contempt; but inasmueh as
the law makes il their positive duty to inquire into,
and report upon such matters, they have taken the
trouble to make this in all probability useless and
Intellectual suggestion not expecting it to be treat
ed with more consideration than recommendations
which have emanated from Grand Jurors heretofore,
believing that in 80 doing they perform duty, and
people have delegated to look after the public inter-
est in such matters and provided the means for so
doing, may be induced to take measures to perform
what is, in the opinion Of this Jury . positive
necessity,
l. WIILIAMsoN. Foreman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH IA, 1860.
Discovery OF silver Mines near Nevads-
(s~A.f EweffeuaAnf.

Discovery OF silver Mines near Nevads-
Great Excitement.
A silver excitement broke out In Nevada on
Saturday last, and has since been raging to
such an extent as to partially sounteract the
Washoe fever. A report having got out on
Friday night that silver vein Of immense
richness had been discovered 10 the mining
claims Of Williams Il Son, about seven miles
above Nevada, on Deer creek, some seventy
Eve or hundred men started for the locality
early Saturday morning, and In the course OF
the day claims were taken up, staked Of, and
recorded from Seott's Flat 70 the South Yuba,
. distance Of Eve or elk miles. The silver ore
appears to be contained In an immense lead OF
talcose slate rock, varying, as far as known,
from eight to hundred feet In thickness. A
considerable per oentags Of this rock is com.
posed Of rulphurets, or iren pyrises, which con-
tain silver, but whether enough 10 pay for
working remains TO be shown.
The lead, 1t appears, was discovered some
three or four weeks ago. Mr.. r. Mcleod, who
owns ranch near the locality, having seen an
account Of the discovery Of silver ore In Gala
vsras county, thought from the description
given of the ore, that rock Of similar cbarac-
ter had been thrown out Of the tunnel cf the
williams claims. He brought some Of the
rock to Nevada for the purpose Of having II
aspayed. Mr.. OFT, the assayer, pounded up the
rock in q mortar, and having separated the
sulphurets, assertained BY a,say that they con.
tanned gold at the rate Of s346 to the ton, and
q small quantity of silver. Az the mortar in
which the rock wGs pulverized had been used
for pounding gold, and only q small quantity
was assayed, the test was not considered . fair
one. Tho second assay was Hads on Monday
week and produced at the rate Of SO ounces Of
silver and gold, worth $ls3 40, to the ton Of
sulphurets. This was considered . fair test,
and some Of the facts having become public on
Friday evening, q grand rush was made for the
locality the next day, and rs may be supposed
many improbable reports we're circulated in re-
gard TO the richness Of the mine.
Another assay made on Saturday paid at the
rate of only FL ounces Of silver 10 the ton OF
sulphurets. Other tests have been made BY
druggists, with chemicals, which merely show
that tho rock contains silver; but AZ the pro-
cess of extracting this metal from the ore 10 ex-
psnsivs, 1t is the general impression now that
nothing has been discovered that will pay for
working. The discovery, however, develops q
new feature Of our mining interests; IL proves
that silver in considerable ouautities exists In
this county, and will lead 10 thorough pros
pecting for that metal. Ainers are becoming
better acquainted with the appearance Of the
ore, and we shall not be at oil surprised II val
liable silver veins are yet discovered in our
nsighborhood.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
Cnurf az aeaaiona.

This Court met on Wednesday last, at
O'Clock P. n, and the Sheriff having returned
the venire, the following gentlemen were en-
panneled as a Grand Jury I. Williamson, fere-
mas, W. r. Coe, N. H. Funston, A. W. Potter
A. II. Hagadorn, II. II. FIsgg, Charles Marsh
E. L. Humiston, G. R. Edwards, P. Bellinger,
J. N. Campbell, A. G. Pier, Joseph Worrell
Thos. Marsh, J. r. Patterson, T. Ellsrd Beans
While the Jury was being empanneled twelve
prisoners, nestly hard-looking customers, were
brought up from their cells, for the purpose Of
giving them an opportunity to urge any objee-
tions they might have against the panel. The
Jury found indictments against seventeen per-
pons for various offenses, and on Saturday were
discharged. Their report will be found 10 an
other column.
On Monday morniHg, the prisoners were
brought before the Court and ArrAigned - fol-
lows:
Cyrus Crawford, indicted for IN assault on
E. o. Tompkins, with intent to commit MUIR
der-plead not guilty.
Frank Brooks and Chas. Sanford indicted for
an assault on A. Sanford, with intent to com
nit robbery-plead not guilty.
A. g. Allertou, alias "Sandy," WIN. vorratS,
slias "Duteh Bill" and David Jacobs, indicted
for robbing the sluices Of J. S. Crossman and
others-given tive days to plead.
Geo. G. Townsend and VIM. r. Curry, in
dictsd for an attempt to rob the sluices Of VIZ.
Scannell and others--Curry plead net guilty,
Townsend given two days to plead.
A Chinaman named An We, indicted for
grand larceny, in stealing blankets, clothing.
provisisns, two twenty dollar pieces, &C., ofthe
total value OF $66 SO, from the cabin Of Mr..
Weber, on Rush creek, plead not guilty.
Z, The Court appointed 7. p. Hawley, ESQ.,,
counsel for Sanford, J. 1. Caldwell, Esq, coun'
sci for Curry, and A. A. Sargent, Esq, cOunsel
for All We.
The trial OF Crawford was set for Thursday
next; that Of Brooks for Saturday. The case
Of Ed. Brissee, indicted at the last term, was
set for Monday next
A venire was issued for twenty-four trial ju-
rors, returnable on Wednesday, ct ten o'clock.
Yesterday morning, Andrew Scola, Frank
Brooks, Chas. Sanford, and "Spsnsh Joe, )" who
gave his true name as Joseph Barrier, were ar
raigned on an indictment for conspiring TO rob
the ofice Of the Nebraska Co., and plead not
guilty. These parties were indicted jointly
with four others, viz: Greek John, French
Frank, Cargo Appolita, and Mexican whose
name is unknown. Information has been re-
celved that one of the latter died last week In
the hospital at Downisvile, and two Of the
others were arrested in Placerville, on Monday,
by Sheriff Van Hagan. One has escaped.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

TIE NORTHWESTERN BoUEDARY.-The Londsn
Times. of February lst, says it has reason to
believe that proposals for the settlement of the
Northwestern Boundary will be made by Eng
land to the United States, which will be entire
Iy satisfactory. The plan is to take third
channel which will not only eva6e the two dis
puted courses, but will leave the Americans in
possession Of the largest share of the disputed
territory, and gives to England the Island Of
San Juan alone. In consideration Of this con-
cession, the American Government will be ask
ed to give England the whole of a certain coast
Of headland, which the 10th parallel now cuts
in two,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

ARREST OF HoRsB TnrEyEs.-The Msrysvile
Democrat Of Saturday, says that four horse thieves
were arrested on Friday-thres in Sutter county
and one in Marysville. One was Mexican, one a
German, one an American and one Frenchman.
The horses were stolen about month ago from a
resident of Sutter county, named Carothers The
party arrested in Msrysvile was an American, and
had hired himself out laborer. He sold a
horse in Sacramento, worth $500, for $50.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

ANOTHER ARCTIC EXPEDITION learn from
Eastern papers that VIM. Parker Snow Is get
ting up an Arctic expedition, and subscriptions
are flowing in to aid him in bis object. He ar
CUES that IT is by no means certain that ell the
members Of the Franklin expedition are dead.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

ANOTHER KANSAS DKBATA.-An interesting Z
debate occurred in the U. 8. Senate, Feb. l4th,
on the presentation Of the Kansas Constitution,
adopted at wyandot.s. The immediate cause
of the discussion, was o resolution offered BY
Mr.. Brown, instrueting the Committee on Ter
ritories to inquire whether the provisions Of
the English bill had bsea complied with. From
the report Of the debate received, ID appears
that Senators Brown and Mason took decided
ground against Kansas being admitted, the for.
mer contending that the Constitution had been
adopted in criminal violation Of the law Of Con.
Kress. Mr.. Pugh said he should vote against
.hs admission IL it should be found that the law
OF Congress had been violated but he was no
stickler for forms, and - Congress had failed
to make provision for taking the census. KAa.
sas had q right to take 1t herself The question
was postponed until Feb. 21st
The indications are, that there will be &C.
we're struggle in the Senate on the questiOn Of
admitting Kansas; and the decision Of the
question will probably depend or the populA.
tion OF the Territory, as AseertAinsd BY cen.
sus recently taken. According 10 this census,
the total population, except in six counties
which are not reported, is s9,s5o-ssme 10000
less than the number required BY the English
bill. Should it b found that the remaining six
counties contain sufficient population 10 make
up total of s0,320, 1t is believed that . num-
ber of Senators who voted for the English bill
will take the ground that the prAvisions of that
act have been substantially complied with. In
BY large majority.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

TEHAMA MILLS BuRHD.-About II o'clock last
Friday night, fire broke out in the Tehama Flour
ing Mills, opposite the town Of Tehama, and in less
than two hours the entire structure wthts contents
was entirely consumed. The loss is estimated at
100000. The mills are said to have been the fin
est in the State, running by water power, and were
owned by Messrs. Knetzer & Crosby, Of Tehama.
The property was insured to the amount Of SIC, ,ooo
he Hstna Insurance Office
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
ovAnrz IN sourHnsS onnooS.-A dispatc

QuARTz IN SOUTHERN 0REGoN.-A dispatch
from Yreka, dated the llth inst, says:
George Ish and three others, concerned in the
Ish Company at Jacksonville, Southern Ore
gon arrived in Yreka last night, en- route for the
Atlantic States
A ledge Of almost selid gold has been found
some twenty feet below the surface. Thomas
Cavanaugh was offered. $50, 900 for his one nth
interest in the lead, but refused, saying the
wealth Of the Rothschilds would not tempt him.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

WE learn that the Rev. Father Croke, who is
engaged in raising funds for the benent Of the
Catholic College in San Francisco, collected
abOat $500 in Nevada, which was mes!ly paid
In small amounts Of frsm Oas to Eve dollars
He is now eanvassing the uppsr portion OF the
county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
COAL OIL LAMPS!
DEITz PATENT.

A GREAT VARIETY OF THE MOST
IA elegant patterns. suitable for Dwellings, Churches
Stores and Public Buildings at PRICES which will bring
them within the reach Of ALL Upon trial Of these Lamps
it will be found that they afford by far the most
ical Light used By the turning Of single screw
a strong subdued light may be produced-having ali
the convenience Of GAS about tenth the expense
Also, the
Patent Crystal Illuminating Coal Oil,
Prepared BY the most approved Chemical Process. This
Oil has been known fail in uniformity Of quality
and for its brilliancy Of Light when used in these
NEW LAMPS,
It may with truth be regarded the
Great Illuminater of the Age!
For Sale by w. II. CRAWFORD u CO.,
Sole Agents for this City,
s-H No. ~ Main Street, Nevada
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

SAN FRANCISCO PAPKRs.-Aasters George Il
William Stone, newspaper agents Of this place,
have eur thanks for San Francisco papers, fur
nished US during the past week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
Nevada March IL
FOR SALE.

TNHE CABINET SHOP AND LOT ON PINE
Il Street. opposite the Court House. is offered for
Sale together with all the Machinery attached thereto
consisting one Six Power Steam Engine and Boil
err Turning Lathe Circular Saws Morticing Machine,
and Planning Machines perfect running order. All Of
which will be sold cheap for CASH.
&C. CLARK co.
EsyAda March 18th
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

The members Of the Nevada Library Asso-
citation having books belonging 10 the Library
in their possession, are requested to return them
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
MAR 2IED.

On the 7th inst, by Rev. J. A. Bruner Mr. JOIN
HAMILTON and Miss NARY SIMMER, all of this county.
In this city on Sunday, March llth, by Rev. J. A.
Bruner Mr. HARVr MILLS and Miss MARY ANN GoDPEr,
all Of Nevada
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

RELIGIOUS NorIcE.-Rev. w. G. Bartlett will
preach at the brick church, Nevada, on Sunday
next, 18th inst. Service Al half past ten A. NJ,
and at three r.M
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

Number 26.-All that portion of Little York
dary joins Bear river, from thence following said
Bear river to the mouth of Steep Hollow, thence fol-
lowing Steep Hollow to the Township boundary,
thence along said Township boundary to the place
of beginning shall constitute Road District No. o.
W. w. CozzENs, Overseer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
NOTICE.

A LIZ PERSONS INDEBTED t o T ii 4
n firm Of j. NJ. HAMILTON b CO., are requested 10
make immediate payment one Of the firm ~ M Ham
ilton) has sold his interest to w. II. CRAWFORD, ts
whom he cheerfuly recommends his old customers and
friends worthy Of their confidence.
j. " HAMILTON Il co.
Nevada March 18th 1850
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
BIRTH.
DIED.

At Yreks, Feb. 14th, the wife of Mr.. C. C. Green,
Of son.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
.OvcrSeer.
CHARLEs HANNoN. Oyerseer.

Number 25.-Al that portion of Little York
Township south Of Steep Hollow, SHALL constitute
Road District No. 25,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. L. Lamnon 10 our authorized Agent for this
c. BE will deliver the DHnocRAr to subscribers and
is suthorEec 10 receive ptons advertisements ke
and collect and receipt for the same.
Octavian Hoogs is eur Agent for San Francisco
He authorised to receive Advertisements, and collect
aad receipt for the same.
A. Badlana, Jr., is our Agent at Sacrsmento, to
receive ad yertisements and collect for thesame.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

In this city March 10th, Mr.. WIZ. P. NORMAN. former
ly from Fleming county, Kentucky, aged 6S years.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
Nevada March 18th Isl


~ County and Township of Nevada-ss.
BY virtue Of execution and order Of sale TO me ds
vered issued from the Court Of g. w. Smith, Esq, an
acting Justice of the Peace in and for the County aors
said, bearing date March 18th A. D. lSoo to satisfy
judgment rendered BY said Justice Of the Peace the
10th day Of Marrh D. 1850 in favor Of s. N. ORR and
n. LOGUE and against JOHN B. LALONDE for the SUN
OF two hundred and twenty eight dollars, debt interest,"
damages and costs of suit taxed at Sl 10 have takes
in execution and will sell to the highest bidder for cash.
the following described property to wit: certain tract,
lot parcel of land situated lying and being the town
shP OF Nevada county OF Nevada and State Of Cahorns,
on the hill known as Seby Hill, TO wit the undivided
eighth Of said tract Of land bounded the south By
the Wait for the Wagon Co.'S mining claims, and the
north by the disputed ground claimed by George Story
Co. containing 1000 feet in length and extending to the
summit d! the hill. known the Kansas Co.'S. mining
claims together with the appurtenances ereunto be-
longing at the Court House door in the City Of Nevada
WEDNESDAY the 4th day OF April A. D. 1860, between
abe hours of O'Clock N and O'Clock P.
Taken the property of John Lalonde TO satisfy the
above demands and accruing costs.
J. B. GRAY, Constable.
March 14th, 1s60-T4-td
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.,
Aa1 To PANAMA,
a ITRtMM To Connect,
uaz4 Via Panama Railroad.
At AsPINwALL with the Steamers OF the L. 5. Mail
Steamship Company for
NEW YORK AND NEW ORLEANS.
OnIv Ga md II eIl R0utel
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
Cor. saerAmento and Leidesdorf SIS. San Francisco
TRADER.-I, Francoise Gobert

90 L K TRADER.-I, Francoise Colbert,
- wife OF Francois Louis Gobert do make this my dec
araton that pursuant to act entitled ian act to
thorIe married women to transact business their
Sole Traders passed April 18th 1sS2" that in
tend to carry on business in ny name and on my
own account that the business intend to carry is
that of Farming and Ranehing Stock growing grazing
and trading in stock and produce and that will engage
in said business in the Township Of Bridgeport County Of
Nevada and State Of California
FRANCHISE COLBERT.
State Of California County Of Nevada, ssOn this 9th
day OF March 1860 personally appeared before me- j.
]. Caldwell, Notary Public In and for said county
FRANC0lSE G0BERT the wife of Francois Louis Colbert,
personally known to be the person described
in and who made and executed the foregoing declaration
Of intention party thereto, and the said Franchise
BY made acquainted with the contents of said dee
laraton writing and acknowledged to upon
inaon separate and apart from and without the hearing
of said husband that she executed the freely and vol
UNFAIRLY, without fear comPulsion under influence
Of her said husband and that abe docs not wish to reaet
the execution Of the same.
(-) Given under my hand and Official seal this 9th
; seal. day Of March A. D. 1850.
(~~J III CALDWELL. Notary Public.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-14
The Only Safe and Reliable Route
The Splendid Steamship
SONORA,
At o o'clock A. M. Punetu

Will leave Folsom street wharf with the u y Mails pas
sengers and Treasure for Panama, on
TUESDAY MARCH 2Oth 1850.
Ate o'clock A. NJ. Punetually.
The Panama Railroad Company and the o. S. Mail
Steamship Company have authorized Agents to sell their
Tickets II desired by holders Of Pacific Tickets.
Treasure for shipment will be received IN board the
steamer until IL O'Clock midnight March 18th.
No merchandise freight will be received on heard after
O'Clock p NJ March 18th, and written order must be
procured at the company's ofhee for its shipment.
For Freight or Passage apply to
FORBES & BASCoCK, Agents.
Coz SaerAmento and Leidesdorf sts. San Eraneiaco.
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TaasE bEoADMAX HELEIs.
AiE-F4lxf EIqrig = Bslls.
Mi1trllanrou1.
"Old IronSideS' ON a Lee
Shore.
nY GAIT. JA>lEs =. .LcoRS

Just twenty-five years ago Tonight,
had the narrowest e,capc-l think-that
ever experienced during the entire Pc.
riod ofmy nautical career" said an elder
Is ship master With whom Ne were spend
ins an e, ening during the prevalence OF a
recent heavy ealc
e" All, We said, ,nggestivcly.
Yes. Have never mentioned ID
You my cruise III the old Constitution -
Yes bat not anything relating to tn,
escape, said We.
Strange should have omitted that
when mentioning the cruise of which l.
the leading incidcut II you have no oh.
lection we'll Try ami drown the shril
whistle of this gale with the yarn.
Knowing the old gyutIcman tobc "somC
ON twistcr," We ,lgualizcd our assent
gladly. We had been entertained by
many of thcm-aroused often from tn,
trance eugendered by one Of hi, old sto'
rics, by the bells warning at the close OF
a dog-watch, to wonder how the time had
fled. But our reader, must form then
own opinion of his merits.
We had been at llavrc, to land the
new minister penipotentiary' and having
crossed the channel, lay anchored few
DAYS in Plymouth harbor, awaiting dis
patches from London for home.
They came and We weighed anchor
with the wind at we,t-sou-west, blowing
fresh, and weather threatening. That
evening we were obliged to take in tn,
maiintop-eaIIant sail, and take two reef.
in the topsails, and towards morning the
mainsail VA, turlcd, and an additional
or, ,hould say, the e!ose.reef taken II
the uIz1 n-top-.tll,
Under thi, canvas We staggered alon9
for three dat,, when We raised the {" idz
ard, anl the weather moderated, % thai
SIC could set tn main,ail and shake oui
Que reef. But at noon Of the day follow
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IrVing's Love Affair,

Wm Cullen Bryant. in hi oalo2F upon
Washington Irving, relates the following
incident in his HE. and which had -
marked an influence upon Ii, character:
:. 1t was during this interval l>49 To
l~lsg that an event took place which had
a marked influence on Irving future life,
affected the character Of his writings, aud
now that the death Of both parties allows
it to be spoken Of without reserve si'c,a
peculiar interest to HI, personal history
IL b'eameattaehcd 10 4 yoaos lady whom