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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

TIE INDIAN WAR.-A note from DR.. r. Bell,
who is with the Washoe volunteers, sent to vir-
ginia City, and thence telegraphed to Saera-
mento, says:
This morning (May 29th) about nine o'clock
the Indians appeared on the hills. At the same
time we learned that Captain Fleeson's COM
pany had been cut of. Col. Hays, with por-
tion Of our force. hastened to their relief, aud
found two Of the parties wounded, one in the
thigh, the other in the chest-both slightly.
We had q smart brush with about two hundred
Indians, completely routing them. We do not
know how many Of them were killed. They
fought shy. None Of our men were killed.
Some horses we're wounded. Col. Hays order
cd bis forces into camp, as he did not wlsh TO
wear down his horses following thom through
the deep sands. We now number about Ave
hundred men. Drs Tjader, Perkins and my
self are the only surgeons on the Geld.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

THE PRNcE's PRo0RAMNE.-The Prince Of
Wales will leave England on the 18th Of July.
His fret port on this side the Atlantic will be
St. Johns, Newfoundland. Thence he will pro-
coed TO Halifax, aud thence cross over the
country and visit st. John, N. b., aud Freder-
ickton. Ii practicable, he will thence cross
over TO Shediac, where his feet viii 90 round
to meet bin, and proceed up the river TO Que
bec If he finds difficulty 10 getting to Shediac,
he may cross to Portland and come over the
Grand Trunk Railway to Quebec or MONTREAL
From this be will go TO Kingston, and thence
to Ottawa; from Ottawa to Tsronto} thence
across the Lake TO the Fallsj and back by rail
to Hamil ton. He will 90 10 Sarnla to see the
Grand Trunk works tere. and travel over the
Western States. Go TO Washington, and be the
gust Of the President; thence visit the Atlantic
cities. and have bis feet meet him at Portland;
or probably. If be comes by Portland, his de-
partnre may be from Quebec, and he may take
the Grand Trunk from Portland, after the COM
pletioR of the tour in the United States. It is
not improbable that some Of the details of thia
programme will be altered.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

STAMPEDE AT LANcHA PLANA.-On the 18th
Of May there was general stampede from portion
Of the town Of Lancha Pana, in Amador county,
to blow up a number Of houses standing above an
old abandoned drift. Large volumes Of smoke were
seen issuing from well near the drift, and it was
also discovered that fuse had been laid running
into the shaft. After two hours in suspense,
in which the citizens momentarily expected
to see their houses 60 down, they returned to
to their places Of business II is believed that the
powder exploded, but no report was heard. The
Dispatch says that the object doubt was to plum
der and steal during the excitement and confusion
which would ensue from the blowing up Of the
houses and also that there is a set Of escaped con-
victs, prowling around who would sacrifice life to
get chance to bag few dollars or yaluablesv
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

MAJOR 0RMsBY.- Territorial Enterprise
thus speaks Of Major ormsby, who commanded the
volunteers in the fight near Pyramid Lakei
He came to California across the plains in lS49
Recrossed them again in 52 and IS. During his
residence in California he extensively engaged
in staging and various other kinds Of business. In
April, 1857, he came to Genoa, Carson Valley, and
there engaged in business. Since that time his name
has been prominently connectrd with every thing
Of moment transpring in Western Utah, whether
in financial or political point Of view. He was
the first man who conceived and carried into execu
ton the plan Of applying to Congress for separate
Territorial organization. As man he possessed those
positive qualities of character which eminenty fttet
him to exert an influence in a frontier settlement
Energetic and untring in carrying out whatever he
attempted, he sometimes arrayod formidable oppo
siton against him, yet he seemed always equal to
any emergency. At times impetuous as torrent
yet easily influenced by those he loved a child
he bore, and justly, the name OF being warm frenC
and bitter enemy. Courageous as lion, he dice
fighting bravey to the last.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06
INDUSTRY AND wEALrH.-A correspondent

INDUSTRY AND WEALTH. A correspondent
thus writes from Geneva, Switzerland:
The whole population appears to be prosper
ously engaged In some kind of industrial oceu-
patton; chiefly in jewelry and watch making.
Women aud children even are able to earn
money by some particular branch OF these man
ufactures. Children OF ten years earn five or
six francs week, and after little time as
much as ten more. Many girls support them
selves by painting on enamel, or by engraving,
aud almost every member Of family contri-
butes portion toward the common stock. Up
wards of 10000 watches are manufactured
annually by 6,000 workmen engaged in the
business. The town has besides 60 goldsmith's
shops. Trinkets and jewelry are no where so
cheap as in Geneva. A good journeyman earns
from thirty to forty francs week. Division
Of labor is carried TO great extent since about
eighty different machines unite their labor in
the production Of watch. Perhaps there is
no provincial town in Europe having greater
amount Of wealth. have seen an estimate
made by one Of the bankers, which gives eighty
one milionaires in population Of less than
60, 900, the inhabitants Of the Canton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06
HENRY MEREDITH. We find in the Sierra
Citizen the following feeling tribute to the memory
Of Henry Meredith:

HENRY MEREDITH. We find in the Sierra
Citizen the following feeling tribute to the memory
of Henry Meredith:
One who knew Henry Meredith well, and loved
him very dearly, would like TO give short sketch Of
his life and death. Henry Meredith came cf an old
Virginia family. His father was Doctor Reuben
Meredith, Of Hanover county. His mothers maiden
name was Mary Clarkson. On both sides he
near akin to many Of the most distinguished men
OF the Old Dominion. He was born on the l4th Of
August 1895, and was reared and educated in Mis-
souri. All his life, he student; at college he
stood highest in his class and graduated with all the
honors his alma Mater had to give. In the spring
of 1850, having just passed the threshold of man
hood, full Of hope and ambition, his mind enriched
by the labors Of youth devoted 70 study, he came
to California. With his career here, all are familiar
From the first, he took high position, among the
young and talented men Of the State; and at the
time Of his death, all acknowledged that, Of the
young men Of California, he stood the foremost and
the chief All who ever met Henry Meredith, knew
his character. He was generous, high spirited and
truei no man lives who can point to any thing in
his life, which does not reflect that noble honor and
truth, which was peculiarly his characteristic. Had
he lived in the old knightly times, his name would
have come to us with those Of CGw de Lion and
Bayard. OF the manner OF his death, the writer of
this hurried notice cannot yet speak calmly. He
fell fighting against hundred foes. The war-hoop
OF the savage was his only requiem. VIXEN others
rembled and Aed at the terrible peril which encom-
passed them, he stood firm and undaunted Henry
Meredith knew no fear. His last words were 81
will not suffer you to hazard your life to save mine"
This he said TO a comrade who offered to bear him
in which he met his death, is the sole consolation
left his friends for the great loss they have sustained
Brave heart Gallant gentleman, honor 20 thy
memory A. w. b.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

WITH THE TIDE.--We oil know what q favo-
rite he generally is who is unsifectedly pleased
with every body and when one sees with the
worlds eyes, holds with worlds faith, and
walks in the worlds ways, be is in the way Of
receiving thousand tokens Of the worlds good
will. Besides, It is so much more pleasant to
go with the stream. Independently Of the favor
one meets with, one gets over the ground with
more ease and speed II his path lies In the same
direction all the world 10 moving In, and has
the sense OF cOmpanionShp, which 10 comfort
able when enc likes bis company.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

The CALIFORNIA AAIs.-A Washington let.
ter writer says that Mr.. Dundas, the assistant
Postmaster General estimates the weight Of the
California mail at one thousand pounds daily
This might be transported by three overland
routes, by dividing 1t up into daily pouy ser
vice for letters, and weekly service for more
bulky matter. Under such an arrangement, q
twelve or fifteen days schedule time between
New York and San Francisco would be prac.
ticable for letters
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

THREE MEN DRowNED.-A correspondent Of
the s. +. Alta, writing from the town Of Mendocno,
under date Of May 2lst, says:
Mr.. Charles Scott, first mate, Mr.. Charles Rich,
second mate, and MessrS. Henry Nelson and Mi
chael McMahon, sailors attached to the barque
Iwsnowna now lying in this harbor, loading, started
on Sunday last in the ships boat in search Of birds
eggs which said TO be found in great abundance
on the rocks, short distance from the main land.
n. their return the boat struck by sea, cap
sizing her. and Messrs Scott, Rich and Nelson were
drowned Mcmahon managed to reach a rock near
by, to which he clung until assistance reached him
from shore. He is still alive, but it is feared he is
injured internally.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

HELPTKo THE NEwsB0Ys.-Cyrus w. Field, in
company with Prof MITCHELL recently visited
the Newsboy's Lodging House, in New York.
He was so well pleased with the industrious and
economical habits developing among the news
boys. owing to the establishment of their Bank,
that be said he would give premium Of IS to
the boy who would have saved most money du-
ring the month. The largest sum deposited by
one boy was Sz9,s3. Thrty-two boys saved
$I24. The fortunate lad having called on Mr..
Field, gratefully received the reward Of his in
dustry
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

A HATCHET EMBEDDED IN AN OAK Two CENTU-
RIEs.--A block of wood taken from the heart OF
white oak tree, in which was firmly imbedded
an Indian hatcnet Of stone, was exhibited at st.
Johns, IN. b. recently. The tree was perfect
ly sound, and nothing was noticeable indica-
ting that such q thing was imbedded therein,
until 1t was struck upon with an ak. Upon ex-
animation, 1t was ascertained that the Ratchet
was stuck there when the tree had about thirty
years grown, ana tnat II nad remained there
more than two centuries, as more than two hun
dred years growth Of the tree was ceunLed out
side Of where the batchet lay.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

THE SEOEDERs.-A Washington correspond
ent says ave now have O paper passing
around for the signatures Of Southern members,
agreeing to particular platform, which is to
be presented ct Baltimore, to the adjourned
Convention, on the 18th June, and If not accept
ed, the whole South is to be committed to a
withdrawal, and separate nomination. Many
Southern men refuse to be thus entrapped, and
the trick is being exposed BY them"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

QUARTZ IN BRITISH Communicating to
letters from Victoria, some Indians who arrived
there from Milbank Sound, brought with them some
specimens of quartz, which contain large quantities
Of gold-they say they could have brought plenty.
but only had their axes to break Il of with: Nil
bank Sound is to the north Of Vancouver Island,
on the main land. II was expected that party
would soon start fer the locality.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

PoISoNED.-An old man known as Patrick
Mack, q resident of Sonora, was taken suddenly
III on Friday last, and soon gave symptoms of
poison. A physician was speedily called in,
and found that be had swallowed large dose
of strychnine. His recovery was very doubt
ful for some time, but he was at length pro-
nounced out Of danger. 1t is not known wheth-
er be took the poison accidentally or desgnedly
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

The Middle States include New York, Penn
sylvania and New Jersey, aud California and
Oregon are included among the Western States.
If this calculation should prove correct, the
South will lose IL Representatives, the Eastern
and Middle States IA, and the West will gain
22. In consequences Of the admission Of Mime
sofa and Oregon since the last appOrtionmeut,
aud California having been allowed an extra
member by special act Of Congress, there are
now four more Representatives than are provi-
ded for by the general law Of Congress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

WHEAT HEADS WITHOUT GRAINs.--The editor
of the Marysville Express has been shown several
heads Of wheat taken from the fields OF Major Bid
well, OF Chico, and Mr. X. M. Turner, in the vicinity
OF Marysville. They were almost entirely destitute
OF grains, but were otherwise well formed. Major
Bidwell has field OF six hunered acres in which
scarcely grain can be found. Mr.. Turner has a
large field in the same condition. The cause OF
this imperfection is yet unexplained, and II il IL
general the crop must prove complete failure.
It is to be hoped that the trouble is only local in
its character.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

TIE CRAZE CRor.-The Los Angeles Star
says, that a. no time in the history Of our State
has the prospect Of the grape crop looked mere
favorable. There seems to be an unusual thrift
apparent in all the vineyards 10 the southern
part Of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

CAsUALTY.-A few days ago, says the Santa Cruz
Sentinel, party who at work in the Redwoods,
retired to rest in their cabin at the usual hour, and
soon fell asleep. In the neghborhood Of morning
they awoke and found themselves in the bushes,
some yards distant, the cabin blown down and on
fire. their clothes partially burned from them, and
their persons considerably mutilated. There were
two kegs Of powder in the cabin, TO which the FIRE
by some means communicated, producing the catas-
tronhe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

WAsHIXGroE MONUMENT FUHD.-Lieut. Ives
acknowledges the receipt Of $677, contributed
by the citizens Of San Francisco towards the
completion of the Washington National Monu-
ment. Previous TO this donation California had
been fret among the States in contributions for
this national work.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

DEATH AT sEA.--George Champion, first mate
Of the schooner Baltimore, which recently arrived
at San Francisco, fell from the boom while reefng
the mainsai off Mendocino, and was drowned
His body was recovered and buried at Port Oxford,
The fatal accident occurred on the 10th Of May.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

THE Sheriff Of Los Angeles recently brought
up on the Senator five eonvicts, who were sent
TO the PsnitentiAry. Three Of them had been
convicted Of grand larceny and the other two
for an assault with intent to kill.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

SUIcIDB.-A dispatch from Watsonville, Santa
Cruz county, dated May 2S, says: Abraham Myers,
merchant Of this place, has committed suicide
He is supposed to have shot himself about one
o'clock to-day. Deceased made his will few days
before he committed the rash act. No cause ID
assigned for il at present.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

A Foul DEED.-In April last, at the Court
House in Austin, Texas, band Of dozen men
took from the hands Of the Sheriff prisoner on
trial for murder. and killed him, firing thirteen
bullets into his body from reyolvers. The mur-
dered mans name was Taney, and be was sup
posed TO be insane. Two OF the assassins were
arrested
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

FATAL BURN.-Mrs. David Skinner died at her
residence in Santa Cruz county, eight miles from
San Jose on the 24th Of May, from the effects Of a
burn. Her clothing caught FIRE while she was burn
ing coffee over q stove; and her whole body was
burned, save the upper part Of her breast.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

MARYsviLLE APPEAL.-It is reported that the
Marysylle Appedl has heen sold to Republicans,
and that Mr.. Avery, Of the San Juan Pres', will
take charge Of tho paper. The appeal denies
that the sale has been made, bu! It appears that
negotiatiOns for the sale have been pending.
the purchase money raised and placed on de-
posit
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

A New CLUB.-Some twenty or thirty gentle
men of San Frsacisco have organized club
to train themselves in fencing, boxing. and
gymnastics generally. They call themselves
the San Francisco Olympic Club.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

TUoLUESE COUNTY FNAEcEs.-The debt OF
Tuolumne county is given by the Grand Jury,
in late report, at $4,000 and rapidly in
creasing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

AoArvIco.-The yellow fever has recently
been raging at Acapulco. Twelve out Of the
tventy-thres foreign residents there, aad any
number Of natives, have died oft.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

HARRY MEIGGs.-A gentleman recently arrived
from Valparaiso, informs the s. F. Call that Harry
Meiggs is getting along swimmingly in Chile. He
had had number Of contracts with the government
and capitalists, and is now supposed to be worth at
least $50 900
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

MAKING vorEs.-At the late term Of the Dis
trist Court in Siskiyou county, enc hundred
persons were admitted 10 citizenship.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06

CHARLOTTE CUsHNAE.-A letter received by
the last steamer. states positively that Charlotte
Cushman will visit California this summer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-06-06
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

TIE CENSUS OF ls6o-It is estimated the ap-
preaching census Of the United States will exhi-
bit population Of 81 500. 900 sOuls-27 ,0oo, ,Ooe
whites, 4,oooO 900 slaves and SOC, 900 free blacks.
There are 23s Representatives in Congress to
be appOrtioned on this population, and accord
ing to the Cleveland Plaindealer they will be
divied about equally between three great
sections, as follows:
New England and Middle States.
Southern States. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .TS.
Western States. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-11

paA- Some of the young ladies of this city have
as we arc informed on good authority lately adopt
ed for their private amusement series of living
tabeaux involving in some of the characters, a
costume that ii is not yet their province to
Our meaning we hope will'be understood without
our being any more explicit. We should like ex-
ceedngly well to be allowed an editors privilege
Of attendance at both rehearsals and exhibitions
since, besides the pleasure it would give us to wit
ness them, we think we could be of service in as.
sisting the fair actors in DOMINIC the costume We
have alluded to. We must, however, in candorsay
that, much as we would enjoy admission to The shor
and harmless as we regard il now, vet we cannot
hut object to it prospecdVey, rs fostering DISPOSE
ton to wear the brooches, that may prove exceed.
ingly troublesome 10 husbands in after life
We shall confidently look for complimentary
ticket to the next rehearsal, and promise that We
we win behave nicely, not laugh loud keep "hand'
or make ourselves useful generally, and never say
word about il.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-11
pn We learn from am extract IF

ReA- We learn from an extract from Columbia
(Tcnn.) paper that Prest J. o. Church, of the Fc-
male College, there has had TO apply to the board
of City Fathers for action on their part to pro-
tect his pupils from annoyance and insult, when
going to church, by crowds of half grown rowdies,
who move about from one street corner to another
and congregatoat the church doors 1t is certainly
disreputable to the young men of Columbia that
any portion of them are guilty of such conduct as
is complained Of and also that the better portion OF
them don't stop it, We have had to complain OF
congregations of young men, ut the church doors
here, but never Of anything like insult TO ladies,
going to or entering the churches. 1t is our opiu-
ion that the fellow who would be guilty of that,
here, would either have to become very scarce, or
else find himself under a doctors care soon after
wards, We have better breeding here than to per-
init insults to ladies'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-11

p8r A few days ago, after protracted and boot
less tour Of the town. through the hot cum in search
Of money, we returned to our local sanctum, just
about the time one feels anxious for his midday
meal. We felt "down in the mouth" decidedly
Nobody would pay us, and we began to think that
nobody cared whether we lived or starved But
on gaining our room, We were greeted by sight
that at once dissipaed all such misanhropc refec-
tions. There on our table was dish Of the finest
jueiest straw berries that vines bore, with all
necessary Accomplishments, and topped of by the
neatest imaginable eard, indicating the fair voting
lady who had thus kindly remembered us. We beg
to return our Sterling Acknowledgements, with the
assurance that henceforth every sight Of the luscious
fruit will bring up pleasing remembrance of tAs
the most welcome dish we ever enjoyed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-11

R6S- The communication from "Bob.,h to which
we adverted in our last has been mislaid and we
cinnot now put our hand upon it. We shall be
pleased to hear from him again. The subject of his
communication was the necessity for public Hall
in this city, suitable for lectures exhibitions thea
trcals, balls and other similar public gatherings
and he enforced his views in an able manner. Now
that preparations being made for erecting blocks
of stores in several different localities about town
let US hope that fine Public Hall will be feature
In some one of them. 1t is certainly greatly needed
and we believe it would pay well.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-11
p6y- The Montgomery County Agricultural So

p62- The Montgomery County Agricultural So
0iety held a meeting here last Saturday, the pro-
cecdings Of which involve probable changes, Of an
the Society purchased, several weeks since, some
twenty Of land near the Sulphur Springs, for
the Fair grounds. The main advantage claimed
for this location consisted in the near vicinity and
abundance of water for both visitors and stock
there being several springs near by, and consider
able stream, that is perennial, skirtng the grounds
These were claimed as the main advantages and in
ether respects we suppose, Of course, this location
was deemed desirable, or it would not have been
purchased. That there were objections to these
grounds toe, we need hardly state. The difficulty
Of access was one The roads leading TO them are
rough, narrow, dirt roads, which would have to be
worked at considerable expense to render them fit
avenues for the immense travel likely to be done
over them. These are the roads from the pike to
the grounds and from the railroad TO them. Anoth-
er objection was the absence of shade-trees on the
grounds At the meeting last Saturday, these and
other objections urged and it was represented
that great dissatisfaction existed about the location
the Society had made that stock could be obtained
If another site procured that cannot if the pre-
sent one be retained, and that much stock, already
subscribed will be very reluctantly paid ifpad at
oil, without suit, If change is not made.
In view of this state of affairs the Society called
meeting Of all the Stockholders for the 14th inst,
to consider, and vote on the proposed change Of
location of the Fair grounds. 1t is very import
ant matter indeed and we hope that every stock
holder will be present in person, as no voting by
proxy will be allowed.