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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
The Charleston Convention.

The proceedings Of the Charleston Conven-
ton, and tho adjournment Of that body to meet
in Baltimore on the 18th Of June. sfTords fine
Geld for newspaper discussion and specniations.
The friends Of Douglas are confident that he
will be nominated at Baltimore !; while the Re-
publicans and Administration Democrats assert
with great confidence that his chances are ru-
ined by the adjournment. For our part, we
feel confident that no one but Douglas can be
nominated at Baltimore, and this belief is con-
irmed by the tenacity with which his friends
adhered to him at Charleston.
or the effect of the secession movement, it
would be idle to speculate, for the reason that
we are utterly in the dark as to how far that
movement may be approved in tho South
There can be no doubt that a large portion Of
the southern people agree 10 sentiment with the
seeeders; but whether they will deem it policy
TO put up candidate of their own, in opposi-
ton to the regular nominee, or take their chan
ces at Baltimore, remains to be seen. If they
determine upon the former course, ii will be
with tho view of defeating an election by tho
people, and throwing it into the House Of Rep
resentatives. Here the vote would be by States
majority being necessary to q choice. The
ssceders candidate would have the vote Of
thirteen Southern States, together with Calfor-
MIA and Oregon, and II they could manage to
get two or three of the Opposition members
from Tennessee and North Carolina, would have
q majority OF the States, and consequently elect
their candidate. In case, hewever, no one can
didato should get majority Of the States, in
the House, the candidate whom the Senate ell
ected to the Vice Presidency would come in as
President. The seceders are doubtless now
figuring up these chances.
During the balloting at Charleston, the Cali
fornia and Oregon delegates voted with the
ultra Southern delegates. They even voted
against the Pacific Railroad resolution, and
should the Administration conclude to put up
an opposition candidate we shall expect to find
them taking part in the seceders' convention.
The regular Convention adjourned to meet
at Baltimore, on the 18th of June, and the sece-
ders called Convention to meet at Washing
ton June llth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

THE NEVADA QUARTZ MINING Co.'S. WATER
MILI.--The machinery in this mill was started
for the FIRST time on Monday last, in the pre-
sonce of quite number Of our citizens We
had special reporter at the place, but are
satisfied that the advanced spiritual state from
which he witnessed the proceeding detaches
slightly from the credbliiy Of his report. The
fact lie, Deer creek water, when mixed freely
with ham and cheese, and diluted with cham.
payne, has too celebrating an effect upon ordi-
nary cabaSas and our representative reports
two quartz mills, four large water wheels,
about two hundred stamps, and the veritable
Soggs duplicated on every head and beyond
all computation From an unfortunate chap
who did not arrive until our reporter had up
peared to the refreshments, we learn that the
company have their works completed in the
most substantial manner; o water wheel thirty
one feet in diameter, and VIII oh cannot be
equalled in the northern mines, and will not
be unless II. x. Thompson builds another; that
every thing has been designed and constructed
for efficiency and durability; twelve stamps
and arrangements for six more, and quartz
rock fully prospected, and the leads opened to
keep the mill running for ten years. The open
ing of tho several lodges, tho improvements,
and much more, have been thus far paid for by
the rock taken out In prospecting, and il is
calculated that at least twelve thousand dollars
q year will now be saved by the substitution
of water for steam as tho motive power. The
growing Importance of tho quartz interests to
the State makes such improvements as we here
herald of peculiar Significance, and wo augcr
to the owners large and lasting profits to their
investment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 1860
TERRITORIAL LcgIsIntion.

The Journal proposes at no distant day to
chow up the "hollowness' Of Douglas doctrines
relative to the rights of the people of the Ter
ritcries. Upon this subject of Territorial legis-
latien there are but three positions that can be
taken, and but three modes of action, each of
which has it's advocates. The doctrine Of Doug
las which was sustained by the Democratic
party in 1856, is that the people of the Terrific
res should be left free to settle the question of
slavery to suit emselves--either to establish
or exclude it, according to their own interests
or inclinations. Against this doctrine we find
arrayed two sectional parties-one claiming
that slavery is relic of barbarism and should
be excluded by Congress from the Territories;
the other that slavery is national institution,
and whenever the Territorial Legislatures refuse
or fail to pass laws protecting property in
slaves, that such protection should be afforded
by Congressional enactments. These positions
are we'll defined, radically differ from each 9TH
err, and are the leading political issues OF the
day. Every intelligent man who has an opln-
lon Of his own must have made up bis mind
which Of these doctrines to support The edi-
tor of The Journal has, over and over again, de-
nouneed the popular sovereignty doctrine OF
Douglas, and must of necessity BIO in favor, ei-
Their Of prohibiting or Of protecting slavery in
the Territories, by acts Of Congress, but we are
entirely In the dark as to which of these doc
trines he favors.
If tho expression Of an opinion is not incon-
sisiant with the principles of the Journal, we
should like to have the presiding genius of that
institution, before attempting to show up The
"hollowness'' Of Douglas doctrine, give us his
own opinion on the subject
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

THE BArTLE.-In another column will be
found detailed account of the dsasterous
Indian Gght near Pyramid Lake. Our cores
pondent has taken great pains to get the facts,
and the statement is as correct as any that can
be procured from tho surviving members Of
McDonald's company. A statement from The
men under Major ormsby would doubtless diff.
fer somewhat from this. The whole affair seems
to have been badly managed, tho men were
poorely armed. and many of Thorn we're evi.
IDENTIFY arrant towards.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

The PLATOON oP THE CALIFORNIA LECoNPToN
PARTY-The Sacramento Standard, in an arti-
clio announcing its intention to repudlate Doug.
las, provided he is nominated, says
Sixty thousand voters in California, in Sep
TENDER last Endorsed the doctrine of the bred
Scott decision. Is thoro any one of these men
who is prepared to stutify himself, to eat his
own words, and now to subscribe to q doctrine
which few short months ago he SO manfully
and so successfully resisted Why, for very
shame, we dare not do il
The resolutions adopted by the Adnnistra,
ton Convention last summer, which was en-.
dorsed by sixty thousand voters, actually sus-
tain the popular sovereignty doctrine of Doug.
las. They were copied, word for word from
the resolutions adopted by the Ohio Demoe.
racy, and were intended to convince the people
of California that the administration party oil
this State stood upon tho same platform as the
Democracy Of the Western States. Il Is true
the resolutions did not embody the views OF q
majority of the Convention; but having nomi
mated q set of candidates who were known to
be in favor Of Congressional legislation to pro
tect slavery in tho Territories, the delegates
stultfed themselves and put forth a popular
sovereignty platform to catch the votes of those
who agreed with Douglas. The election of La
than was regarded in the Western States as Q
triumph Of Douglas friends, for the reason tina
the resolutions substantially endorsed the views
of Douglas. With what face can the leaders o
the Administration party now ask the "sxty
thousand voters" who endorsed their hypo
critical resolutions, to stultify themselves, ant
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
DEATH OF HENRY MEREDITH.

At meeting of Nevada Lodge No. 10, f. & A.
NJ, held on Saturday evening May 10Th, the follow
ing preamble and resolutions reported by the conf
mittcc appointed for that purpose were unanimous
ly adopted:
WHEREAS, our esteemed Brother, HENRY MERE
DITH, has been removed from among us-called
suddenly from the cares, associations and pleas
of life to pass the dark stream, and be forever
hidden by those shadows which are impenetrable to
mortal eye, and to be known no more in our midst
forever-and while we submissivcly bow to the in
cyitable decree from which mortals appeal in vain
we will cherish the memory of our departed brother
who was true to, and practsed those principles
which are the strongest tie Of brotherhood; and by
his daily walk and conduct exhibited all the attri-
butes which udorn and dignity individual character
Therefore
Resolred, That in the death Of our worthy broth
or the community has lost one who was in all re
spects worthy upright and useful citizen, and the
Masonic Fraternity one of its valued members.
ResOtrsd, That as n token of respect and esteem
for our deceased brother, the Lodge wear the usual
badge Of mourning for thirty days, and these roso.
lutions be entered upon the records Of the Lodge.
THOMAS =. HAwLBY,
WIN. G. RANDOLPH,
Committee
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
DougIns aud his Defamers.

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The Journal gives number of reasons for
having called Douglas "pusll animous mon
grel." One is, that be obtained his entrance
into Congress by log-rolling bill through the
Illinois Legislature which dismembered coun-
ty in order TO make the district in which he
was to run, Democratic" We undertake to
say that there is not word of truth in this
statement. In the winter OF 1912 the Illinois
Legislature passed an act dividing the county
of Adams, forming another county, called Mar
quette, out of the eastern portion. Politics had
nothing to do with the passage of the act; it
was passed to settle local difficulties. The peo-
pie of the eastern portion Of the county were
DESTROYS OF removing the county seat to Colum-
bus; but the citizens OF Quincy objected TO The
removal, and through their influence the county
was divided. Douglas then resided in Quincy,
and in common with every other citizen of the
town was doubtless In favor OF the division, but
he was not in Springfield when tho bill passed,
and had nothing to do with il. Besides, both
counties we're included in Douglas district, and
the division could not possibly have any effect
politically. The people Of Marquette, being
opposed to tho division, refused TO organize
their county, but that was their own fault, and
attached as much to the Wings as to the Demo-
Gratis.
Another charge against Douglas s, that he
Eat first gave in his adhesion to the English
Bill but was forced by Broderick to denounce
H." and that he took the first opportunity to
repudiate "Broderick, Forney, and all the brave
hearts who stood by him in the hour of trial."
etc. In the South Douglas is denounced for
opposing the English Bill, and in the North be-
cause be did not oppose it. The fact that he is
denounced by the fanatics of both sections, is
good evidence of the nationality of his princ-
pies, and proves that his patriotism is co-exten-
sive with the Union and not bounded by State
liner. That Douglas may have differed with
Broderick and others who acted with them, up
on matters of party policy, is doubtless true |;
but they did not differ upon any question of
principle, and in carrying out their principles
each was governed by tho circumstances which
surrounded him.
The other charges made by the Journal
against Douglas, require no explanation or an
swsr in this connection. They merely alluds
TO his political opinions upon which men may
honestly differ. Like oil men of positive char
acter it has been Douglas fortune to be bitter
ly denounced by his political enemies, and
warmly supported by his friends. But ho stands
head and shoulders above any American
statesman Of the present day; and when the
political issues that are now Ogta.ing the coun-
try shall have been settled, the pigmies that
are now donouncing and opposing him will
sink into oblivion and their names be forgotten,
while his memory will be revered by the Amer
lean people second to that Of no man who has
left his record upon the pages of his country's
history.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

SALE OF MINING CLAMs.-We learn that Mr..
VIM. Tisdale, of Nevada, has recently purchased
ten shares in the Nebraska Tunnel Co., at AL.
leghanytown, Sierra county. He paid $4,000
a share, cash down, for the interests. These,
with the four shares he has owned for several
years, makes him tho owner of fourseen-twen-
tieths of the whole. Tho tunnel has been run
1,7l6 feet through solid rock, at cost of over
$4,000; they have been working at It since
1853, and for the past two years the work has
been carried on night and day. They struck
the gravel about week ago, and wo are glad
to learn it prospects big"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

RETURN or LANGFoRD.-On Thursday after
noon the fast horse Langford was taken to Martinez
Tho ferry boat on which he crossed from Benica
was gaiy decorated with flags, and on the wharf at
Martinez large crowd assembled to receive their
favorte. On arriving in front ofthe Morgan House
young Miss threw large wreath of natural flow
his neck, amid the cheers OF the spectators,
and from the flagstaff OF the the hotel foated the
American ensign, under which was flag bearing
the words: "See the conquerng hero comes !"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

THE BOLTON OR SANTILLAN CLAIM.-The
Pony Express, which arrived on Monday week
brought intelligence that the U. s. Supreme Court
had rejected the Bolton or Santillan claim for some
thirty thousand acres of land in San Francisco
county on the ground that the claim was fraudulent
and the title forgery. About ten thousand acres
of the land embraced within this claim is within the
city limits, and the property is estimated to be
worth ten millions OF dollars. The people of San
Francisco were greatly eated on the reception Of
the intelligence, and have determined to get up
Qualification meeting as soon as the news is con-
hrmed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

The TRooPs AT VRaMIA.-We learn by tele-
graph from Virginia City, that the companies
which left Sacramento aud Placerville, for the
Utah war, arrived at Virginia at ten O'Clock
last Thursday night. Van Hagan's company
eanped near by the same night and entered
tbs town the next day. The Sacramento and
PlaeervilIo people had four or five hours the
start of Nevada
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

York Tribune in speaking of the Potter-Pryor
difficulty, says that Potter was in earnest aud
meant that the duel should be mortal; he did
not propose, however, to set up his six feet Of
stalwart form to be fined at by practiced
marksman, for the privilege in return, Of shoot
ing at the edge Of lath.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

MURDER IN ARIzoNA.--The Arizonian, of May
Sd, says that one Robert O'Neal, who was known
in California as "Long Heels" recently murdered a
man and his son named Reed. The circumstances
surrounding the deed seems to have occasonod
great excitement.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

WHAT WILL THE REPunLIcASs Do2--An Eastern cores.
pondent writes "Whie the Charleston Convention was
Chicago Now is claimed that il Seward is nominated
the effect will be TO rally the Southern Democrats around
Douglas and bring the boilers back to the fold
while it is urged that Bates nominated tue South
win consider there is choice between him and Douglas
therefore they afford to be reckless in kcopng p
their ntcrnecne war This condition Of affairs points to
the defeat Of Seward at Chicago. as plainly rs that
'coniinc events cast their shadows before -
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

TAKEN ITS POSITION Sacramento Stand
ard, of Monday, in q column and half article
on political matters in general, announces its
intention to repudate Douglas should he be
nominated on the platform adopted by the
CharleetOn Convention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
RTAR RIED.

In this city May 10th. by Judge SoarlS Mr. JANIS r.
PATTERSON aud Miss GRACE JENKINS, all of Nevada.
[The happy couple have thanks for generous sup
ply OF cake and wine. May happiness and prosperity be
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

NEWSPAPER FAvoRs.-We are indebted to Mas
tiers VIM. & Geo. Stone, the newspaper agents of
Nevada, for San Francisco dailics furnished during
the past week; also, to John Pattison of the Pho
neer Express, for novnioyillc papers Of Saturday.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

ELDER KNAPP.-This celebrated revival preach
er, it is reported, intends to visit California this
summer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23

GHERIFF'S SALE.-Isy virtue of an Ex-
- ecuton Issued out Of the Hon District Court Of the
llth Judicial District in and for the State of California
and County of Nevada to directed and deli yered for
Judgment rendered in said Court on the 2Tth day of
April A. n 1850 in favor of X CARNES and against
\. o. FILL and y r DAVIS for the sum Of hun.
dred and five dollars and ortyve cents debt with inter-
est on the said Of Sos As from the 9th day April
1860 at the rate Of ten per cent per annum together with
S4Io costs Of suit; have levied upon and seized the
following described property to wit: All the right title
and interest of the within named defendant p Davis of
IN AMI to certain House and Lot the North side Of
Broad street in Nevada city county and State aforesaid
now occupied by L. Davis Shooting Gallery, 'front.'
ing on Broad street. fourteen feet and eight inches
or less.
Netce is hereby given that will expose at public sale
all the above described property to the highest bidder for
cash in frontof the Court House door in Nevada city
TUESDAY the 10th day of June A. d. 1860, between the
hours OF 2 O'Clock A. NJ. and O'Clock
Given under my hand this 22l day Of May A. r. 1890
J. y. VAN HAGAN, Sheriff y. C.
J. J. Caldwell Plaintiffs Attorney. 3t.d
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. L. Lammon is authorized Agent for this
City. He will deliver the DEMOCRAT to subscribers, and
il authorized to receive subscriptions advertisements &c,
and collect and receipt for the same.
OctavlRn HOogs is our Agent for San Francisco.
He authorized to receive advertisement and collect and
receipt for the same.
A. Badlam, Jr., is Agent at Sacramento to
receive advertisements and collect for the same.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
TREASURER,S REPORT
NOTICE TO CREDITORs.-In the Count


IN Court Of Nevada county State Of California the
matter of the petition of H. J. TEEI Insolvsnt debtor
Pursuant to order Of the Hon. David Belden, Judge
said County Court notice il hereby given TO all the
Creditors Of the said insolven H. j. TEL to be and ap-
pear before the Hon. David Bedsn aforesaid in open
Court in the City and County OF Nevada the Sd day Of
September 1860, at 10 O'Clock then and there
to show any they why the prayer of said In
solvent should not be granted and assignment OF his
estate be made and he be discharged from his debts and
liabilities in pursuance of the statute in such made
and provided and in the meantime all against
said insolvent be stayed.
Witness my hand and seal of said Court this 21 day
~ ofAay A D. 1850.
seal. JOHN S. LAMBERT, Clerk. -
~ By Jos. II. LEVY, Deputy.
Geo. = Hupp Atty for Petitioner. s4Gw
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-05-23
TRUSTEES, REPnRT

Receipts and Expenditures of the City Cow
ernment for the year ending May 18TH
1850 -
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On w ednesday evening large, enthusiastic
ana earnest meeting Ofthe democracy of FrederiC r
county was held at Frederick city 10 ratify the
nomination of Breckenridge and Lane Sneecb ss
were made by Bradley II johnson, ESQ EYsGov.
-ernor Louis Lowe and John Richie ESQ
endorsing the nomination. Col. VIM p Mauls,
oy ioHowed In speech in opposition to these
IL Elder George, Freewill Baptist Ministe,
residing in FrancOnia, N II, was instantly killed
oy lightning Tuesday, near Franconia VILLAGE
nIs 9oay was badly mangled. The fluid frsc-
tufed bis skull, tore of part Of one ear and broke
ms spine in several places. He was riding ON
horseback at the time, and the casualty was so in
s.sataneo9s that his horse fell dead with him
without changing their relative positions
10 Fashionable circles in New York are all in
ouzz over another fashionable wedding 10 come
on next week. The bridegroom is Hon Mr.. Gar.
nsa, NJ. from Virginia, and the bride, Miss
.he ems oI Casue Point, the eventual heiress Of
tue greater portion Of the vast Stevens estates in
mat State and New Jersey.
u The Loudoun (ya.) Agricultural Society
has published its list Of premiums for the fair ~
nela al Leesourg, on the 5th, 9th, and 9TH days
OF September next. They are said to be yery lib
eraI. AL the judges and marshals have been
appointed for the occasion.
II The name and site Of the post Office at Re-
Ruohcan Mills, Fairfax county, Va is changed to
Ihornton's Depot, on the Alexandria J.o5doun
ana Hampshire Railroad, and VIM ri Tbornton
appointed postmaster, vice John Powell
u little son Of DR.. NJ. C. Kenney died In
Lacrosse, Wis, Of hydrophobia He was bitten
oy Dog about five weeks ago, but nothing Sc
,isI Vas aPPrehended until symptoms Of thstter-
nole disease Were developed.
TCol Lander's road expedition has arrived
IN Honeylake Valley Col. L., with a company
OF men, intends to proceed Immediately to the
" In the case of the New York alleged SLAYER
Falmouth the grand jury have ignored Inc hill q,
indictment. VIC 'iiA VI
=, u Hon Edward Everett is to be the orator Of
tne day at Boston on the 18th Of July There win
DC dinner on the occasion at FaneueI Hall