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Nevada national., 1860-03-03

LIBRARY SocIETY LECTUREs.-Th Second
OF this series Of Lectures was delivered last
evening by Dr. E. A. Tompkins, on Physi-
ognomy." The lecture was very well at
tended and replete with information. The
lecturer handled his subject as though be
was perfectly at home with it. The next OF
the serie, will be delivered on Friday the
10th inst. by DR.. Randall. who has chosen
'' Life " for his theme. These lectures are
free to all, and it is to be hoped that our
citizens will show their appreciation OF the
efforts OF the p" Library Society" to provide
a seim monthly intellectual treat fer their
entertainment and instruction.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
ANTIQUITY OF MAN.

Modern researches lave pretty conclusv
" proved that the origin Of man has far
greater antiquity than has ever yet been as
signed to IL by any received system ofcbron =
ology. Authentic relics Of both human re-
mains and human art are now frequently
found in the diluvian drifts. both in Europe
and America while the discoveries OF hu-
man fossils have 80 multiplied Of late years.
and have been found under circumstances 80
unequivocal. that the fact Of their existing
can scarcely be denied by any except such
as resoluiely refuse to believe in anything,
which has the appearance Of initiating
against their own preconceived notions.
The fossil r-mnins Of man have often been
reported from the earliest periods Of geologi-
cal research. but, until within very few
years, they have been treated With a degree
Of neglect which could only besuperinduced
by religious or educational predjudices.
A fossil skeleton found few years since
in the shst-rock at Quebec. was thrown
aside with the most incredulous inattention !;
il was the same way with an entire body
found at Gibralter. which was blown TO
pies by gunpowder with the surrounding
rock by the laborers Of the garrison. be-
cause the officers would pay no attention to
it, although a scientific traveller was present
and called especial attention to the dis.
covery Ondoubted human fossils have
frequently been found in caves in various
parts Of Europe.
The lower valley Of Mississippi has re-
Gently furnished some most unequiVocal
proofs OF the great age Of man The work
men engaged a short time since in excava-
ting the foundation OF the eas-works at New
Orleans came across skeleton OF a man at
lebth Of sixteen feet. directly beneath the
-oots OF a cypress tree which grew on what
$ known TO be the forth forest ieUei from
he surface. Each OF these levels il has
,een very clearly shown. by competent au--
hority must have occupied about 1900,
-ears in the process OF formation. which
would give the age OF the skeleton, even If
t had been deposited at the very close OF
he fourth period. $4,000 years!
The age Of the Mississippi Delta cannot be
ess than 10000 years. as is proven by ua-
.rriRg geological data. There are cypress
rees now growing on that delta which are
100 years old; nearly the entire age Of
nan, according to Usher's chronology. This
8 proved by counting the rings Of annual
grow th in 4 section of the body of the tree
Excavations have proved that there must
rave been at least ten successive genera.
ious of these trees, which have also alter
mated with other forest growihs.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
SPEAKER PENNINGTON.

Ous more victory, like the one which th'
Republicans are now making an effort to re
jsice over. and that party will have ceased
20 exist. The eNction of Gov. Pennington
% Speaker Of the House OF Representative
10 nothing SHIRT OF an absolute defeat Of the
Republican party That party is now, in
eject. demoralised- disorganised, and the
simss most Enthusiastically indicate that at
Ne coming Presidential contest, National
Denecratic principles, under the guidance
Of Q sound. conservative leader which will
~ presented to the people by the Charleston
Convsatios. will sweep the country, North
end South. like a whirlwind.
The Republicans had selected Sherman
and Seward as the embodyment Of their
principles. In the former they have met
viii most signal defeat all hope OF a snc.
esssful Presidential campaign under the
isadefship Of the latter is now utterly out oi
ths question. Most keenely do their leaders
fssl the sting of defeat, even in prospect
They knew that their doom is sealed; they
dsrs net come before the people with their
chosen exponents The power Of the ''irre-
pressibles" has departed, and their Kingdom
u given to others-more national-nore
conservative il may be but still the hide
ous deformity Of the ''unclean thing" is so
apparent, beneath the borrowed garb, that it
has only to be held up before the people to
receive their most unqualified condemnation.
The firing of cannon and other jublant
which will avail them nothing. In Speaker
Pennington they have no exponent Of their
principles, and they know it,
Although he is not altogether such a man
% ve would wish to see presiding over the
deliberations Of the popular branch Of the
National Legislature, still! he is an able and
sminently safe man. Belonging to an an
eient and once distinguished school of poll
tics, he has no affiliations with the mushroom
"irreprsssible conflict" party that now Of
fscts to rejoice over bis election.
Mr.. Pennington is described by enc who Is
supposed to know him intimately, as man
ofimpcsing personal appearance. being oveI
six feet in beighh and about sixty years o
age. He is an Old Line Whig, compatrio
With such men as Clay, Webster and Choate
Of happy memory; aud such as Bell, Criiten-
den aud Breckenridge, who stll so ably ant
hsnorsbly represent the conservative, ma
tional sentiment of the country. Mr.. Pen
nington stands a head and shoulders. il
moral stature. above the pigmy herd whic
fswns around him and which in moment o
despair, to save itself from utter annihila:ion
consented 10 elevate him to his present hon
orable position. He is not. in any sense
an extreme man. He was elected to Con
gress by the combined votes Of Americans
wings, Douglas Democrats and Republican
and we may confidently predict an eminent
iy Conservative and equitable administratio
Of affairs. in the House Of Representative
during his term Of Office.
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Nevada national., 1860-03-03

A RIxARKABLE FAcr.-It is a remarkable
fact. says an exchange. that nearly all the
candidates for the Vice Presidency at the
Democratic National Convention at Cincin-
natl, in Juoe. 1856, have since paid the debt
ofnature. Linn Boyd, OF Kentuaky :: J. C
Branch. of North Carolina /; General Quit
man, OF Mississippi ; General Ru.k, OF Texas
and Aaron V. Brown, of Tennessee. were
presented as candidates by their respective
States, and obtained their support. They
are now all dead General Qutman got
the highest number Of votes as the candidate
on the first ballot-more, even, than Mr..
Breckenridge. who finally received the nom.
ination. He was nominated by Mr.. Harris
of Illinois. who is also dead.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

ANOTHER CHuNcK-We learn that fine
specimen Of quartz aud gold was picked mp
few days since in Osceola Ravine, Rough
4 Ready. weighing 3j ounces aud valued It
$500. The claims are owned by B. S. Soth-
srn, Otis Moore, John Ayers and L. Flint.
The same set Of claims have been paying
about s400 per week to three hands. and
two weeks since, after two weeks run, were
completely cleaned up. during the night, by
. party Of thieves, who deliberately turued
on the water, run down the ground siuices,
psnned them out, lifted the false bottoms in
the upper range Of boxes. 1t was supposed
ths robbers obtained from six to eight hun
dred dollars.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
Constable's Sale.
Township of Rough & Ready. Nevada Co.

BY VIRTUE OF an Execution to me delivered, is
sued out II the Court Of T.. l.. MELBOURNE ESQ,
acting Justice of the Peace in and for the cnun
~ aforesaid bearing date February 9TH, 4 D. 1850
To- satisfy Judgment rendered by X. I. Gsmbrsl
80. Justice of the feace the 9th day 81 Oct vber
4. H.. 1865. In favor Of J. l.. MOOSE. and against
W. 4. GRIFFIN, for the of $3.50 70 Debt. Inter
est. Damages and Costs of suit. have taken in
Execution and viii sell 10 the highest bidder, for
Cash. on the premises. In Grass Valley Township,
all the Right Title and Interest of the said Defend
ant in aud Ia one set II Mining Claims,
the Grass Valley side" Township ami County a
f9rcsad. and State Of California. ying between
Brady smith Co. and u. Bush 4 Co.'S Mining
Clainis-fhe said interest being two-thirds Of the
above described Claims owned BY said Defszdsnt
in company With Capt Waller and others, levied up
hy oD the II ith day Of February, A. u. 1890
t;AiSo-Lil the right, title and interest Of said de-
fendant in and to one certain Town Lot and Cabin
thereon erected. situated the hill. and
Southeast Of said mining claims, occupied BY
Dcfendani-and will pr coed 10 sell the same
TN SATURDAY, the 24th day Of MARCH, 4. D.
1850. between the hours Of O'Clock 4. NJ and s..
clock. !. " Taken the property Of ". A. Grimm
to satisfy the above demands and aeeruing costs.
Ws. NJ sTEPIINscN, Constable.
f. ". RoHsETs, Fltns Attorney.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

HEAVY FAHuRE.-PrObably the heaviest
case OF Insolvency that ever came before an
American Court. has recently been brought
before the Court Of Common Pleas OF New
York City, OF application of Suydam. Sage
d Co.. for relief under the lnsolvent Act
the firm having liabilities to the amount Of
nearly $4,000 900. These gentlemen have
been for many years the heaviest opera
tors in flour in the American market but re
cent heavy losses have compelled thvm to
suecumb, although the probabilities are that
they will finally come out "a considerable
ahead Of the hounds.-
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

1t is stated in late eastern papers. that
james Gorden Bennett Jr. and Pryor of
Virginia are soon to fght. The Junior Ben
nett il appears is spilin for a muss.' but
wishes to be the challenged party. He in q.
terpclates the Herald Congressional re-
ports with sentiments like the following
" Roger A. Pryor, the brutA! liar, and H.
beller of the generous land of chivalry, did
not speak" . Roger A. Pryor, the filthy
liar and culminator OF Virginia, made no re-
mark" '' Roger A. Pryor, the beastly
liar and slanderer Of the benign Mother oil
Presidents, didn's say word"
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
ss,- The California Steam Nnvigs,

ez'- The California Steam Navigation
Company have resolved to settle up the af-
fairs Of the company, liluidate all the out
standing debts. dispose of all the property
and close its business, as soon as convenient
or reasonably possible. The reason assigned
for this action is that, in consequence OF the
opposition on the rivers, past, present and
to come, the co ndition of trade and travel
and the numerous boats they have on ha.d
and idle, 1t is deemed better to be out OF the
business than in it.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.

DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The Democratic State Convention conclu
ded their labors on Thursday last. the sec
ond day Of the session. Eight Delegates
we're elected TO attend the Charleston Con-
veniion. No instructions were given. but :
Resolution was passed. declaring Daniel )
Dickinson to be the fret choice of the De-
mocracy of California for the Presidency
The only contest 10 the Convention ap-
peared to be between the friends Of Weller
and Gwin. on the one side. and those Of La
than on the other 1t il claimesl that the
Latham side OF the House has bern victori-
ous-electing seven out Of the eight Dele
gates. The following gentlemen were elect
ed Delegates Ia the Charleston Convention
Austin Z. Smith. Of San Francisco
G. W. Patrick, of Tuolumne.
Major Bidwell, OF lutte.
John 5. Dudley, OF Siskiyou.
William Bradley. of San Joaquin.
John Rains Of San Bsrnardino.
J. A. Dreibbebee, Of Shasta.
d. S. Gregory, of Monterey.
Mr.. Sharp. from the Committee on Reso-
lutioas, reported the following, which were
adopted -
RESOLVED. That the Democracy OF ofCalifor-
MIA most unhestatingly declare their adher-
ence to the principles laid down in the
Cincinnati Platform of 1856. beliving that
those principles can alone secure the pros
psrity and perpetuity OF our glorious Union.
REroLvED. That we reconize the decision
of the Supreme Court of the United States,
in what is known as the Dred Scott case. to
be the true construction OF the law OF the
land. that the Courts are invested with
ample power under the laws and the Con-
stituion OF the United States for the protec-
ton of the persons aud property OF the cit
izen. and that Intervention OF Federal power
in controlling the policy Of the territories is
highly impoltic and subversive OF the fun
damental principle of self government, ex-
cept in case. Of unlawful resistance to the
Courts.
RESOLVED. That we most earnestly reco-
mend the immediate passage by Congress, OF
a Pacific Railroad and Telegraph BILL re-
garding the construction of such Il road aud
telegraph to be the only method by which
the Federal Government can extend to the
State OF California that protection in the
time OF war. which is guaranteed by the
federal compact to each State.
RESOLVED, That we regard it matter Of
the first Importance to California, that the
overland mail lines should he fostered by the
Government, and that we urge upon our
Senator. and Representatives in Congress
this necessity OF using all honorable means
to that end.
RESOLVED. That we approve and indorse
the Administration of James Buchanan, and
commend it entirely.
RESOLVED. That we approve Of the policy
OF the present and the preceding State Ad-
mislratiOas.
RESOLVED, That Daniel S. Dickinson is
the first choice of the Democracy OF Cali
forna, for the next President of the United
States.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

SASFoRD's CIRCULAR FOR 1860 We would
call the attention of our readers to the pro-
posi- tion Of this circular, published in anoth-
er column.-( More full information can be
obtained by calling for this circular at
Kierski & Bros book store in San Francisco)
He Classics and publishes a scale of prices
therein, and mixes the following PROPOSE
ton For $50 he will send an assorted lot
Of trees sufficient to plant two acres. con-
sisting OF one year old trees, plants and
vines, nearly 200 in number. thus by invest
ing from $50 to 5000 any one may have in
two years time sufficient fruit for domestic
use and large margin for sale. He will
also attend to all consignments Of produce.
make prompt returns and will make his a
general purchasing and commission agency.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

J. B. Vanhagan.
The following resolutions were then offer
al and unanimously adopted by tue Conven-
tion:
The Democratic party Of Nevada county,
in convention assembled. deeming il their
duty TO make a declaration of the prtncpl es
that will form the basis OF their action in
future. and having carefully re-examined
the ground which they have heretofore oc-
cupied, and with the developments of the
last four years in view, do resolve
Resolved, That we hereby re-aflirm the
principles announced in the platform Of the
Democratic rarity. adopted in convention at
Cincinnati in June. 1856, and that we hold
them to be true exposition of our doctrines
ou the subject embraced.
Resolred, That the views exressed by the
Supreme Court of the United States, in the
decision Of the case of Dred Scott. are in our
opinion. true and clear exposition or the
powers reposed in Congress upon the sub
ject of the territories of the United States.
and the rights vested in the residents Of such
territories
Res"ired. That the States OF the Confed-
eracy are equals in political rights. Each
State has the right to settle for itself all
questions OF internal policy. The right to
have or not to have slavery is one OF the pre-
negatives Of sclf-government. and the States
did not surrender this right to the Federal
Constitution.
Resolved, That the Federal Government
has no power to interfere with slavery in the
States. nor to introduce or exclude it from
the territories. and no duty to prefurm in re.
lation thereto but to protect the rights OF
the owner from wrong, and to restore fugi-
tives from labor. These duties it cannot
withhold without a violation OF the Con-
stitution.
RrsOlued. That we approve Of the admin
istration OF James Buchanan. and that be
deserves and receives our tribute OF ainira-
tiou for bis clear and lucid exposition OF the
true doctrines of the Constitution and laws
OF our Union and for his drnness in rebukine
sedition and treason.
Resoiped, That we have full confidence in
the patriotism and wisdom of the represents
tives of our party at Charleston and We will
give our hearty support to the nominee o.
that convention.
! Resolped, That the organization OF the
Republican party upon strict sectional prin-
ciples. and its hostility to the institution o.
slavery which is recognized by the Cosstitu-
tion, which is inseperably connected witt
the industrial and social pursuits Of portion
OF the States Of this coniederacy, is at wal
with the principles Of the Constitution and
upon the rights Of the States.
ResoIrcd, That the late reasonable inva-
sion Of Virginia, by an organized band o
Republicans. was the necessary result Of thu
doctrines. tesehings and principles OF tha
party, was the beginning Of the /" irrepressi-
bic conflict" Of Mr.. Seward--was blow
aimed at the institution Of slavery by an ef
fort to excite servile insurrection-was
war upon a sovereign State, and as such. de.
serving the condemnation and execration 0
every lover of the Union, the Constitution
aud the laws
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

THE p. II. S. s. Co.-This old and pspu-
lar company advertises the splendid steam
ship Golden Gate, to sail on the 5th OF March.
Notwithstanding the fact that they no long
er carry the mails, the superior accomods-
tiens offered by this line to passengers, and
their quick trips render their ships very
popular among the travelling public. and
they are invariably ahead, to and from Cal
lifornia The liberal and humane agents
on this side Messrs Fories & Babcock, have
acquired popularity among the poorer
classes, which has made their name guar
antee against imposition, entitled the line
to a liberal support. and acquired for them
the gratitude of hundreds. We advise all
who go home on the 9th to take this line
TEX
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

ES- The arrangements have been made
by which the new steamer Diana is hence
forth to 60 up to Sacramento with the ex-
press matter when the steamer arrives after
the Sacramento boat have left on Satur-
day, or before IL o'clock Sunday night
Jerry Sullivan is in the arrangement.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
SUMMONS.

state Of California, JUSTICES COURT.
County Of Nevada, before
Township Rough 4 Ready Al. Holland, up.
The People OF the state Of California to MR.
- STENENS-
You are summoned to appear before me, at my
Office in the said Township on MONDAY the 5th
aay Of March, A. D.. 1850, at 10 o'clock A. N., to
ansuer unto the complaint Of RILEY x MOONEY
who demand Of you the of Eighty Dollars al
lesred 70 be due them upon account, as per Bill
now on file at my 0hice-when judgment will
he taken against you for the said amount,
toveiher with costs and damages II you fail to ap
pear and answer.
Given under my h1nd, this 1lth day Of February
A. D., ls6o. A. HOLLAND, r
uoonsY's Flat, r. K. Township.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
LATEST FROM wAsHOEl
THE CONTINUATION OF THE CoNsTock VEIN
SrRrCK

1HE CONTINUATION OF THE CohSIocA 'EiS
SrRUcK
Private telegraphic dispatches have been
received by parties 10 this place within a
few days. and subsequently, confirmed. that
owners OF the ground known as the !" Shalt
Claims" directly above the Grass Valley
Silver Mining Companies ground have struck
the continuation of the famous Com
stock Silver Vein, about one quarter Of a
mile from the rich ground Of Walsh Il Co.
We are unable to gather any farther pariicu-
lars. This extension ground is owned chiefly
by citizens of Grass Valley.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

NIPrED IN TUE BuD.-Some OF the Apri-
cot trees in this vicinity, in sheltered posi-
tions, were just opening into blossom on
the approach of the storm OF THURSDAY
They must have been slightually ''npped in
the bud
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

SUDDEN DEATn.- Edward Kelsey. one OF
the most public spirited aud wealthy citizens
of Nevada. died suddenly. on Tuesday last.
in an epileptic fit. He was supposed to be
worth about 100000. He leaves brother
in that place.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

The Hebrew citizens Of this place have
contributed SCI towards the relief Of the
prosecuted Jews of Morocco. We notice that
vessel was about to sail from New York.
stored with supplies for the sufferers.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

J. II. BoARDMAN. ESQ., Postmaster of this
place, leaves on the Steamer of the 9Th on a
visit 10 the "Old Folks at Home" He will
be absent about six months
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

~ A dainty maid, in England, went to
to church to be married. but when she saw
her intended with dirty boots on, she ran
unmarried out Of church.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

"THR LITTLE PIONEER. This is the title
Of an illustrated sixteen page Magazine,
published by Hutching d RoseDdeld, San
Francisco. Subscription 81 90 year Vim
K. Spencer, agent
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

- A fire occurred in Elm St., New
York City, Feb. I'd, which destroyed from
twelve to fifteen lives. besides injurng
many more by jumping from the windows.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

PLAY UPoS WoRp.-The Marysville APP
peal says that the Republicans are trying TO
catch the Presidency as fishermen catch
mackerel-with Bates.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

THANKs TO SPENCER for full supply of
Atlantic papers last evening by the Golden
Gate. His counter is now supplied with
full iles Of the latest Atlantic and European
papers.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

Ds- The trial of Stevens, one Of the Har-
per's Ferry invaders. commenced on the lst
of February. before the Circuit Court Of Vir-
gina, at Charleston.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

cT- Hon. Phil. Moore of Nevada, Speak
er OF the House Of Representatives paid his
constituents q flying visit last week.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

~ Governor Downey has rec commended
that highway robbery be made punishable
BY death.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

ux- Geo. Pen Johnson has become one Of
the editors OF the Mountain Democrat, Of
Placerville.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
LIBRARY SOCIETY LECTURES.

Rev. Mr.. DEAL. April 18th Heroes y
A. DrLANo, ESQ.,. April 27th-"Califor-
mats Capabilities"
A. i. DrBBLE, Esq. May llth-" Life
and Death.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

JET Most of the Democratic papers 10
his State are in favor Of Daniel S. Dckin-
son for the Presidency.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

G9r In two years, not less than $500, 900
has been taken from the Manzanita Hill
mines in Nevsds.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

The fly and locust have doHe more burt
thau ever bears aud lions did.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03

A map Of the Washoe diggings has just
been published, and can be had at Spencer s.
Nevada national., 1860-03-03
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.
Pursuant TO a call Of the Central Com
mittee. the National Democracy OF Nevada
County met in Convention at Nevada City
on Saturday last. All the Townships were
represented. The Convention was tempo
rsrily organized Ny the choice Of W. W. Ca.
perton. Of Moore's Flat. as Chairman, and
n. C. Miller OF San Juan, as Secretary.
After the usual preliminary business. the
permanent organization was effected as fol
lows:
President-D. c. Bryan Of San Juan.
Vice Pre.ideni.-C. 7. Overton, OF Neva-
da and B. Moflat Of Bloomfield.
Secretary Charles Dunn Of Bloomfield.
Assistant Secretary-G. J. Lansing. Of
Omega.
DELNGArEs. following gentlemen
we're elected delegate, to the State Conven-
tion OF Sacramento.
c. W. Dannals, D. C. Bryan.
". W. Carpenter, ]. N. Gray.
&. W. CHhallan, :. NJ. Gilham,
S. p. French, Vim. Watt,
A. B. Dibblc, j. 4. Rush.
s d. Leavitt, ". Colbert.
J. 7. Bonrke. Charles Dunn,
S. j. Lansing, A. T. Laird,
S. W. Boring. Phil. Moore,
J. b. Vauhagan.