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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

THR SAN JUAN AFFAIR.--A Washington cor
respondent says that the Government has received
positive proof that Gov. Douglas letters to Gen.
Harvey were untrue in their statements that Ma.
D'Coureey was appointed British Magistrate a
month before he arrived on San Juan Island that
Mr.. Dallas, Gov Douglas son-in-law, when he Wis
tied San Juan Island and threatened to take Lyman
Cutler to Victoria for trial, oficial-a mem
ber Of the Council OF Vancouver Island-both OF
which facts Gov. Douglas denied in his letters to
Gen. Harney.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

The LEosrATuRE. ninety day for which
members Of the Legislature are paid ten dollars
a day expired on Saturday last, and they now
receive only Eve dollars day each. There 10
little prospect, however, Of a speedy adjourn
nent The session has thus far been mostly
devoted 10 the consideration Of private and
local bills, while many Of the most important
measures affecting the State at large are still 10
be acted on. The Legislature viii scarcely &c,
ready to adjourn before the nrst Of May. hsa
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

SHooTINGA AFFAIR AT SAN JUAN.--At the dance
house Of Maraquita, last Saturday night, Mexican
became enraged at the hostess for some reason and
struck her on the shoulder with the fiat side Of big
knife while two of his companions began firing pis-
tolls at random. The house was filed with men,
mostly Americans, who made grand rush for the
door when the cold lead began to fly, without stop
ping to say good night. In front OF the house there
is deep ditch containing water. Into this flying
dancers tumbled, heels over head and six deep.
They enjoyed an agreeable baptism Of mud, and
crawled out dripping and bruised. The shooting
hurt nobody, but the ditch was seyere.-Hydra"Iic
Press.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

Pacific RAILROAD CoMMITrHR.-The special
committee Of the House Of Representatives, on the
Pacific Railroad, was announced March 10th, and
is composed OF the following gentlemen: Curtis, Of
Iowa; Kellogg, Of Michigan; FentOn, ofN.Y.;
Davis, Of Indiana; Rice, OF Massachusetts; Stout,
of Oregoni Farnsworth, Of Illinois; Hamilton, OF
Texas; French, Of Maine; Scott, Of California ;
Taylor, OF Louisan& Phelps, Of Missouri; Blair, Of
Penn. Smith Of Virginia; and Adrich, of MINI.
majority of the members Of this committee ia
yorabe to the Road, but probably not one-third Of
them will agree upon any one route.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

SNUBBrSG A LBGIsLArURR.-The Maryland
House Of Delegates sent Committee to Gov. Hicks
to ascertain il the report was true that he had
graduated Mr.. Pennington on his election as Speak
er, thereby placing Maryland in false position,
To this the Governor returned the following curt
reply:
81 cannot admit the right the House Of Dele
gates to make any such inquiry OF me; and the re,
spect which, in my opinion, ought to be observed
by each Department Of the Government towards ev-
cry other, precludes me from returning any answer
to such message, other than the acknowledgment
Of its receipt"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

ScARc1TY OF PROVISIONS Accounts from
washoe represent that there is great scarcity Of
provisions in that section, and at present 1t is i'm
possible to get supplies over the mountains by any
Of the routes. A few days ago -four was selling at
Virginia City at dollar pound, and other provis-
ions in proportion. Hsi 2 e ,a'.IaItl a5 n'i'.4
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

AN ABscoNDING SHERIFF.-Deputy Sheriff Nc
Kay, of Humboldt county, was arrested in San
Francisco on Thursday night chargedwith abseond-
ing with $500 of the County's money. The high
Sheriff noticed MoKay's absence, also the absence
Of the money at the same time, sent telegraph to
San Francisco-hence the arrest.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

ARRIVAL OF THB JAPASBsR EMBAssY.-Th U.
s. war steamer Powhatan, Com. Tatnan, arrived at
San Francisco last Thursday, having on board the
Japanese Abassadors to the United States and suite
The embassy consists Of FIRST and second Ambas-
ssdor, Chief Censor, and Vice Governor, officers
Of the first rank, together with number Of under
officers, servants ETC., making in all seventy-two
persons The four principal officers belong TO the
nobility Of their own country. The origin Of this
embassy.is attributable to the diplomatic skill Of
Commissioner Harris, who impressed upon the ia
panese authorities the importance Of becoming bet
ter acquainted with foreign nations and stipulated
that the United States should pay the expense Of
transporting the embassy to Washington and back
again to their own country. The Powhatan will
leave in few days for the bthmus Of Panama,
where the U. s. steamer Roanoke is waiting to
convey the company to Washington. The Purser
Of the Powhatan will leave on the Golden Age, to
arrange for transporting them across the Isthmus
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

For MoNo.-The visalis Delta says that three
companies have recently left that town, week before
last for the Mono Diggings. The parties were pre-
pared with wagons and supplies for the trip. One
Company Of thirteen were led by Colonel Walker,
an old mountaineer, who crossed by the same route
IN 1894 and '35. The intention OF Col. Walker is
leave the road short distance south Of Tule nv
er and cross the heads of the Southern branches OF
that river, striking Kern river above the cannon
about fifty miles from Keyesvilie, opposite Owens
Lake. He thinks, from former observations, that
gold abounds in The region south Of the Mono Lake.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

OH Mission IEDIANss--It is said that there
are probably at this time not less than four thou
sand Of the old Mission Indians living near tho
scenes Of the Catholic Fathers labors in the south
counties. IN Monterey there are about
three hundred, but they are more numerous in Los
Angeles, San Bernardiao, and San Diego counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

RoBnERv oY nlANoSps-The New York Custom House
officers recently seiIed $50 600 worth OF diamonds which
two Spanards attempting TO smuggle and deposited
them In the public store house. few days after when
waited they found to be missing and also Michael
Murphy the of the store who s believed 10 have
sailed for Engand II is supposed that he in league
with the Spaniarls who claimed the diamonds and
that no soc the jewels ior them, and that they in return
furnished him with funds for his flight, besides paying
him largely for his share Of the work.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

HYrERDoLE Run MAN.-Thc Napa Reporter
overheard recently most wicked piece Of wit, but
which withal is SO graphic and forcible as to be
worth preserving. A drunken fellow was standing
on the sidewalk, and avery pompous, petty dignita
ry happened to pass by. The eight" chap leaned
back against an awning post, and pointing at the
official swell, exclaimed--"Just look at! How
big he feels Why God Abnighty's orercoat
couldn't make him a Uest% .4r f.r
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

FossIL SEEKING FsMALEs.-The youthful WO-
men Of Yreka, in the absence Of husband chances,
have turned their attention to geology. The jour
nal says: - ,.s.4
awe are informed that class in Geology has
been formed in this city, composed Of women VINO
now diligently searching for specimens Of Tock
shells fossils, petrihed bugs-anything that viii ado
to cabinet Of geological curosities. When we
add that the class is composed exclusively Of un-
married and manageable ladies, why Of course
many geological wonders will be found and placed
at their disposal, among the balance perhaps, few
old bachelors in an advanced stage ofpetnfaction-
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

CHINAMAN KILLED.-on Sunday, March 25th
at Georgetown, 81 Dorado county, young man
named Williams got into row with some China
men, in which he shot one through the breast kill
ing him almost instantly. He was committed to
jail ON a charge of murder shuft
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

GEoLoarcALs--The bill to provide for q geo
logical survey Of the State is likely 10 DO do
feated. The Assembly added an amendment TO
the bill, appointing ]. D. Whitney State GsolO-
gist, and in case OF his death Professor Agassiz
was to appoint some one to continue the survey.
The Senate refused to concur In this very ride
ulous amendment. and the Assembly refuses to
recede. Thus the matter stands.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

THE CAPITAL QUESTION SErrIED.--It will be
gratifying to the people Of this section to learn
that the question Of the location Of the State
Capital has at length been definitely settled.
A bill providing for the construction Of Capi.
iol building, at Sacramento, has passed both
branches of the Legislature, and received The
signature Of the Governor. An effort was made
to have the Supreme Court removed TO San
Francisco, and clause TO that effect was
adopted in the bill as II passed the Senate; but
the scheme was defeated In the Assembly, and
the Senate finally acquiesced. a Aaoi
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

FALL OF THE NApA BRIDoE.-0n Sunday,
March 25th the county bridge at Napa City fell un-
der the weight of hundred head Of cattle that
crossing at the time. The cattle were precipitated
into the stream below, distance of one hundred
feet Several were killed outright; number had
their legs broken and were obliged to be killed, and
four were drowned. .,,.., ...,s.,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

SILVER WARE IN CALIFoRNIA.-The San Fran
cisco Herald has been informed by several leading
dealers in silver ware that since the discovery Of
Washoe mines, silver ware Of almost every descrp-
ton is manufactured in that city cheaper by ten
cents on the onnce than ii can be imported from
the cheapest foreign market. 4 'a
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

BuRHNG sPURGEoS's SERNoFs-The Montgomery (Ala.)
MAIL of recent date has the following: "a gentleman
of this city requests to invite and do invite all
persons in Montgomery who possess copies OF the
Of the notorious English Aboonist Spurgeon, to send
them to the Jail yard to be burned next Friday, (hs
day weskl subscription is also foot TO buy Of our
book all copies of said sermons ia their stores
to be burned the occasion. boes any body say
nayY"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

The SLAVE TRADE.--A correspondent Of the
New York Times, writing from the coast Of Al
rica, says that the slave trade is in prosper
Gus condition, and that the coast Is literally
lined with slaves The most Of the vessels are
fitted ont in New York city, where they obtain
olearances from the Custom House, under the
os.ensibls plea Of being engaged in the palm
oil trade. tefs8
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

CAMPAIGN PAPkRs,-It is estimated that not
less than thousand campaign papers win be
published in the United States during the ap-
preaching Presidential canvass. Each paper,
Of course, will bs published for The sole purpose
Of saving the Union. M. .nnn ~ l-..r NJ
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

CRIME IN MARrPosA.--The Mariposa Star says
there are now lprsOnsrs confined in the jail Of that
county--twc for murder, two for highway robbery,
one for grand larceny, two fer petit larceny, and
four for assault and battery.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04
RemovsI ofths OpposItion storss-JosEPI

Removsl ofthe Oppositioa storet-JosEPH
BROTHERS hare removed to the Corney Of Broad and Pine
streets in Kidd Knox's Building,-whms they will DO
most happy 10 their former friends and patrons and
all others Who may favor them with call, at the most
reasonable prices Most their stock being entirely new
gives cr customers excellent chance for selection.
Call and the goods at the Opposition Store Of
Broad and Pine street, Nevada at Kshlman old stand.
April Sd 1S60-2T .Htaf aea...
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

DBAF, DUMB AND BLIND.--Some benevolent la
dies Of San Francisco have made arrangements to
open school at San Francisco, for the benefit OF
the deaf dumb and blind of the State and have ap-
Piled to the Legislature for aid to build house.
On Saturday last, the Senate passed an appropria-
tinn of $40 900 for that purpose
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

TRooPs FOR THE TEXAS FRoNTrRR--0n the
9th of March, Gen. Scott issued orders for the
movement Of Eve hundred troops from northern
station 10 the frontiers Of Texas. They we're
TO have left on the 10th Of March, under COM
mand Of Capt Palmer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

LIBEL.-J. Walter Walsh, publisher Of the Sun
day Varieties, has been convicted Of libellng one
Mcdonald, and sentenced to one years imprison-
ment in the county jail Of San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

SLEEPING ON HIS PosT.-During the progress
of murder trial in Mariposa county, recently, one
OF the jurymen fell fast asleep, He stimbered
soundly for about half an hour, and was beginning
to disturb the Court with good average snoring,
when he was unkindy punched in the ribs by the
Deputy Sheriff and awakened. He got mad at the
officer for disturbing him, and kept awake during
the remainder OF the trial.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

CnARoEs OF FORGERr.-Mr. I. W. Newman,
Speaker Of the Tennessee Senate, has been
charged with forging land claims He pro-
nounoes the charge false, and has resigned his
position and gone to Warrington to demand an
investigation. .eai bl en adw
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

FREIGHr AND PAssAaE.---A dispatch to the
Union Of Saturday, dated at Placervills, says:
.The passage by saddle to-day, to Washoe, 10
$40. Fifty cents per pound is offered for
freight, and cannot be got through at that"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

THRrr-Sm MnnoNs.--The Baltimore Patriot
sstimataS that the census Of 1860 will show a
population in the United States Of nearly thir-
ty-six millions--exoeediug that Of any Euro
psan power, except Russia, exclusive Of their
colonies. aH r3
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

THE MARTIN GALLoHER CAsE.-A year or two
ago, Martin Gallagher recovered a Judgment in the
U. S. District Court Of $4,000 against the bark
Yankee and her owner, Capt. Smith, for taking him
forcibly out Of the State at the instance Of the Wig
lance Committee, in 1856. The case was appealed
to the U. s. Circuit Court, where the Judgment was
affirmed. Another appeal was then taken to the
Supreme Court at Washington, and that has lately
been dismissed by the appellants, who have, it ap-
pears become satisfied that the Court would confirm
the decision Of Judges McAllister and Hoffman.
Gallagher is now dead, but his family will get the
money. ~-.' Il. "e' r..t --ff ft
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

Pensions TO WIDows.--A bill has passed the
U. s. Senate, granting pension OF City dollars
month each, to the widows Of Generals P. F.
Smith, Maeomb and Riley. s,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

SHoerINa.-A shooting affair occurred at
Virginia City, March 26th, between Mr.. Will
Hanson, formerly Of Nevada, and Billy Patti
son, formerly Of Sacramento. Five or six shots
were fred, and both parties we're wounded.
The dispute was about jumping town lot.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

PENNSYLVANIA. The Democratic State Con-
vention Of Pennsylvania, recently held at Read
ing, elected as delegates at large to Charleston,
Mess. Biger, Baker, Montgomery and Dawson.
The two former belong to the Administration,
while the two latter are regarded as friends Of
DougIas. Mfr. Montgomery was one Of the
anti-Leeompton Democrats in the last Congress,
and Mr.. Dawson Is known 10 have been opposed
70 the proscriptive policy Of the Adminissra
tion. An unsuccessful effort was made by the
followers of the President TO elect all the dele
gates TO Cbavlesten by the whole Convention,
But tie proposition was voted down, and they
were elected by the delegates from the several
Congressional districts. The vote Of Pennsyl-
vania has always been counted as unit against
Douglas, but the probability is that at least
half Of the delegates elected to Charleston will
vote for him as their second choice, and num-
ber will vote for him on the first ballot. The
Convention instructed the delegates to vote for
the re-adoption of the Cincinnati platform. %
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

ACCIDENTAL DRArH.--Henry Crowder sged
nineteen, was instantly killed at SonOma, March
2Sd BY being crushed under tree, that he was fel
ling. e q lA4 fltli4setfe AFa9' aa
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

A. G. ALIARToS.---We are Informed that an
application will be made 70 procure pardon
for A. G. Allerton, who was convicted last week
OF robbing sluices and sentenced 10 four years
imprisonment. The application will Of course
be made on tho ground that the man is not gull
~ Of the offensc for which be was convicted
The confession Of vorrath aud Jacobs, who
were indicted with Allerton, and who plead
guilty 10 the charge, completely exonerates
tho latter aud renders II very probable that he
was convicted wrongfully. Allerton has lived
in Nevada several years, where he has followed
the business Of coal.burner and wood-choppcr
He was hard-working man, but generally in
vested his money at the monte table, and hiI
associations were bad. But this is tho hrsl
criminal otFense with which he has been charged
and II he is net guilty he should not be punish
ed. ..,s.s st.;.t tsrt
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

HuroHNo's MAoAznz, for April contains a
very readable article entitled, ''Notes and
Sketches Of the washOe country" giving views
Of Virginia City, the DEVILS Gate, Carson City,
and Genoa taa
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

FAsFuon REsrAURAET.-Charley Irish ssrvaa
up good square meals 1t the above restaurant,
on Commercial street. See advertisement
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

DipS'I 1IKE ruRN NAMx "A bill has been introduced iuto
the Legislature OF Iouisans, authorizing Frederick
Southgate Brown and his children 10 drop forever the
of Brown from their and pass through
the world simply As Seuthgatesall because alleged in
rety have affixed stigma the name which Is intoer-
bic" to the parties named -
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

wRALni LOUISIANA The report OF the State Auditor
Of Louisiana shows the total taxable property of the
State be $500 7l7 OF which oneonrth is In
New Orleans The free population OF the State is given
at $50 $50 The value OF taxable property there
ors averages than 81 100 per head for every free
person, OF all ages, sexes, and colors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04
nIAR71En.

At Proetorsyfe V Feb. 18th. BY Rev. x. Haley, M
NJ N. CHAsr. folInerly Of Nevada. and Miss KATE X
At swestIahd Nevada county, March Path, b Rev. J.
81 Fish NJ HENRY 7. MAcKLIx aud Mrs. NARY J. SIXTH,
hoth Of The above named place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

Pun Dess.--We are indebted to Hon. O. L.
SCOTT for volume Of the Patent Once Reports
on Agriculture. sa eai
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

STATE TREAsuRY.-The amount Of funds in, the
State Treasury at the close Of business on Saturday
last, was $6QO,76l 0S. gas...
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

CALVIN B. MCDONALD has again become asso-
ciated, with the Sierra Ciiissn, as editor.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

SMALL YELLOW DOG, ANSWERING
~ To III name Of TOBY - had a tin collar with the
napae of &c H. Seymour IT, has been gone since
Tuesdav March 27th ANY person who will return the
Dog to the undersigned, at seby Hill give any infor-
nation that may lead TO It's recovery, VII Be literally re-
warded by M C. B. SEYMOUR.
AprfI 3D. 1e60.-27-zw H4t tlHk
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. L. Lammon is authorised Agentfor this
City. He viii deliver the DEMoCRAI TO subscribers and
is authorized to receive subscriptions
and collect and receipt for the same.
OctavInn Hoogs Is our Agent for San francisco.
He authorized to receive advertisements and collect
and receipt for the same.
A. Radlnnl, Jr., Is our Agent at Sacramento, to
Observation-Disclosures and collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04

DURE BEES WAX-FOr Sale by
A E.F SPENCE,
n Druggist Apothecary, Broad st., Nevada,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-04-04
LIST OF LETTERS,

Remaining in the Post Office, at Nevada City,
California, April lst, 1850. tia rte
Published officially in the NEVADA DEMOCRAT, hav.
ing the largest circulation in the county.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27
SHERIFF:S SALE.

pY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO
ID me directed, and issued out of and un-
der the seal of the District Court of Buchan-
an county, Iowa, in favor of David J /. Willard
Il Co, and against the goods and chattels lands
and tenements of William Tanning, Clark
Burnett, G. Cray, NJ. d. Smith and W. j Di-
vine, have levied upon the following described
property, to wit:
The East half of the Southwest quarter the
East half of the Northeast quarter of the South
east quarter, and the East half of the Southeast
quarter of the Southeast quarter, all of Section
Two, in Township Eighty seven. Range
Seven also, the East half of the Southeast
quarter of section Thiry-two, and the East
half of the Southeast quarter of section Thirty
three, both in Township Eighty eight. Range
Seven, West Of the 5th =. NJ, Iowa. Also lots
Five, Six, Seven and Eight, in block Twelve,
in the village of Quasqueton, in Buchanan coun-
ty, Iowa.
Which property as above described | will
offer for sale, ut Public Auction, at the door Of
the Sheriif's office, in the village of Indepen-
dence. Buchanan county, Iowa, on Saturday,
the 2Sth day of July, A. d. 1860 between the
hours of Nine o'clock, A. NJ. and -Four o'clock
p. NJ of said day, to the highest bidder, to
satisfy said execution and costs.
BYRON c. HALE,
Sheriff Buchanan Co
Sheriff s Office, Independence, Iowa,l
June %, 1860. {l5-4w
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1860-06-27

removed JouE c. BREckINRIpGE was
the first choice OF the Pennsylvania del
egation, and possesses undoubted strength
in that state. The whole power and in
fiuence Of BUCHANAN and BIGLER and
BLACK, will be thrown for him. With
the party in the minority in the State
when united, how can it be otherwise
than hopelessly routed when thus divid-
ed? LINCOLN must secure the electoral
vote of the State beyond peradventure.
The same is true of Indiana. BRIGHT
and FITCH, and the whole Administration
party there, will repudiate DOUGLAS, as
they have heretofore, and 60 for BRICK
1NRIDGE. That influence was strong
enough last spring to almost equally d.
vide the delegates to the State Conven-
ton for the nomination of delegates to
Charleston. With OLD ABE almost NOR
ally sure Of the State before. how can he
fail to get it now? And so with New
Jersey, and with Oregon. Not North
ern State, doubtful for Republcanism.
heretofore, but has been made certain for
us by this division. We see no probable
ity of DOUGLAS carrying any State
in the Union but Missouri. BREcKIN-
RIDGE is very popular at the South, and
has many friends among the Democracy
of the North. With the money and pow
err of the Administration to back him,
and the certainty of his election, should
the contest go to the House of Repre-
he will draw as large vote
to his support at the North as Mr. DouG-
LAS can get at the South. If there is
anything, then, in the political probable
tiles, to warrant our DOUGLAS friends in
indulging in powder, and bon-fres, and
noise, and cheap whisky, it is certainly
hidden from our sight.