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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

SACRAMENTO VALLEY RAILRoAD.-The annu-
al report of the Trustees of the Sacramento Valley
Railroad has just been published. From this, it ap-
pears that the gross earnings of the road for fifteen
MONTHS ending December 3lst, 1859, have been as
follows: Passenger traffic, $l50,O9S 05 merchan-
disc, $ll6sO9 sS; mail, s., ,5l2 so; rents $S7S 90
total, 0,29S SO. During the same period, the
current expenses have been $llO,S49 So; contin-
gent expenses, $l5,656 81; construction account,
$24,5l6 9l-tOtal, $l5l,270 5S. Leaving $ll9,-
270 5S as the net earnings Of the road for fifteen
months. We make the following extract from the
report
BY the comparative statement of the business of
the road for the past four years you will be gratfed
TO observe the steady increase of the traffic which
belongs exclusively to our line of road and which
must be much increased by the several connections
now proposed to be built.
This road-the pioneer Of California--haS receiv-
ed no aid from the Federal, State, County or City
Governments has been built entirely by individual
enterprise and capital; and you have satisfactorily
demonstrated what might be done if the railroad
system was fostered by the State and counties.
Since the commencement of this road, more than
81, 400, 900 has been disbursed for labor alone in
this county. Besides this, the road has opened an
entirely new business, giving employment to large
number of persons, and which could never have
been undertaken without it.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
E,v.d. Terr,tory-Indian N.mes.


In our issue Of two weeks ago, We alluded to
the Inconvenience that would result to the
people of this county by the application Of the
name Nevada" to tho Territory east Of the
mountains, now known as the Washoe country.
We are gratifed TO notice that the Legislature
has taken action on this subject. On Friday
last, Mr.. Smith, of Nevada, introduced into the
Assembly the following resolutions, which were
adopted
Whereas, Since the year 1850, one Of the
most populous counties, and one Of the largest
inland cities IN the State, have borne the name
Of "Nevada;" and whereas, the application Of
the same to another Territory or State would
occasion mistakes and delays in postal and
other communications, and would thus subject
the inhabitants Of the Pacific Coast to serious
Inconvenience and loss; therefore be it
Resolued, by the Assembly, the Senate con-
curing, That, in case Of the organization Of
Territorial government in Western Utah, our
Senators in Congress are instructed, and our
Representatives requested, to use their exer-
tions that such Territory do net receive the
name of "Nevada."
RssoIpsd, That his Excelency the Governor
be requested TO communicate this resolution TO
our delegation in Congress-
We presume there will be no opposition to
the resolutions in the Senate, and it is desra-
BILE that they should be adopted Immediately
and forwarded to our members Of Congress.
The late news from Washington rendersit high
ly probable that an act will bo passed provi-
ding Territorial government for the Washoe
country, and should our Congressmen receive
Mr. Smiths resolutions before the final passage
Of the bill, they will have no difficulty in get
ting the name changed.
1t is somewhat surprising that the people Of
Western Utah should think Of going outside OF
their own borders to nnd name for their Ter
ritory and future State, when there are so ma
ny beautiful Indian names that are locally ap-
pleable. "Washoe" is the name OF large
tribe of Indians, and OF lake and valley, in
the proposed new Territory, and by common
consent this term is now used to designate the
argeutlferous region lying along the eastern
base Of the Sierra Nevadas. The name is eu-
phonious, and no good reason can be given
why it should not be applied to the new Terri
tory. Tho only objection We have ever heard
TO the name, is, that the Washoes are treach-
erous, thieving tribe, and are disliked by the
white residents; but the same objection might
be made against the adoption Of any Indian
name, for trcachery, and q disposition to ap-
propriate to their own use the property OF the
whites, are among the characteristics OF all tho
North American Indian tribes The tribes that
furnished names for Massachusetts,, Alabama.
illinois, Iowa, and some dozen other States,
were no better than tho poor Washoes, and yet
there is not an intelligent citizen of any of
those States who does not rejoice that the
names given to the localities by the indigenous
races have been perpe!uatod by their whitO sue
esssors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20, 1860.
The ChInese QuestIon.

A bill is now pending before the Legislature,
having for its object the exclusion Of the Chi
nese from the State. 1t imposes such addition
al burdens upon them, as will tend to check
further immigration Of that people, and induce
those now here to leave at an early day. 1t is
an admitted fact that the Asiatics are steadily
increasing in numbers, and unless measures
are adopted to discourage their coming they
will soon outnumber the white population in
many of the mining counties. Between the
Americans and the Chinese there is an "irre-
prsssible conflict" the two races cannot live
together in harmony, and II the continued in
aux Of the latter is permitted, 1t will not be
many years before unparalleled scenes Of viO-
lence and bloodshed will be witnessed in the
mining sections of the State. From the three
or four hundred millions Of people that in
habit Eastern Asia, population sufficient to
overrun and take possession Of California,
would not be missed. Their numbers are now
increasing in moro rapid ratio than that of
the whites and IL this state OF things is permit
ted to continue many years longer 1t is not by
any means certain that the inferior race can be
held in subsection.
The Chinese question is surrounded with ma
ny difficulties, aud the sooner they are met and
overcome the better. If the State had the
power, an act directly prohibiting the migra-
tion hither of Asiatics, would effect the desired
result But as the Supreme Court has decided
an act Of that kind unconstitutional, 1t remains
10 be seen whether an act cannot be devised by
the Legislature that will indirectly accomplish
what cannot be done directly. Some measure
must be devised TO exclude the Chinese. and il
this cannot bo done under the forms OF law, the
instinct of self-preservasion will eventually i'm
pei the whites to adopt violent measures for
their expulsion.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 2Slh.

The bill to create Alturas county came up in
Assembly yesterday, and after some discussion
was made special order for Thursday next.
The bulkhead bill was introduced in the Senate
to-day, and will be referred to special COM
mttee.
Two hundred people arrived in this city last
night, en- route for Washoc. Delegates to the
Democratic State Convention are constantly
arriving, completely filling the city.
FOLSOM, Feb. %.
Fifty persons, bound for tho Wnshoe mines,
left here for Placervle, this morning, in three
oxtra atAges.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
Nv Te1esraPh.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 28.
The overland mail arrived at Fresno at four
o'clock last night.
Washington Matters.
John W. Forney has been elected Clerk OF
the House of Representatives; Hoffman, OF
Maryland, Sergeant at Arms.
Scott, of California has given notice OF o
Pacific Railroad and Telegraph BILL
The New York Times correspondent says the
following Presidential programme was arranged
Yesterday between the American and Republl-
can members of the House: For President
Edward Bates, of Missouri for Vice-PreEident
Gen. Cameron, Of Penn. The platform to be
distinctly national and conservative.
Giddings, Plumb, and DR.. Howe have sp-
peared before the Harper's Ferry Investigating
Committee.
1t is proposed by Democratic Senators to re-
sist the organization OF any new Territories.
They want to attach Decotah and vicinity to
Nebraska; Utah and Territories South Of Kan
sas to New Mexico.
The Territorial Legislature Of Kansas has
passed an act incorporating the Central Over
land California and Pixies Peak Express Co.,
being reorganization of the Pixies Peak Ex-
press Co., with an increased capital and wider
field of operation.
Sr. LOUIS, Feb. 7th.-In the Senate, Feb. 9th,
Sumner introduced resolution instructing
the Postofhce committee to inquire into the cx-
pediency of establishing a semi-weekly mail
between st. Joseph and Placerville- adopted.
Hemphil. of Texas, introduced a similar reso-
luton in reference to the mail between New
Orleans and Texas-adopted. Haun, OF Cali
fornia, introduced bill for tho extension OF
the pre-empton privilege to California-refer-
red. Wigfall, of Texas, introduced bill for a
railroad and telegraph to the Pacific. Gwin,
of California, moved for its printing, as he
would call it up at an early day. Gwin intro
kuced q bill for tho release of the payment for
town site in San Francisco-referred.
Various surmises are made relative to the
House Committees-Sherman for chairman of
Ways and Means, and Corwin for Foreign Af-
fairs, are certain.
The branch Bank Of Tennessee was robbed
on the night of the Sd, Of $4,000 in gold.
A large meeting was held at the National
Hall, Philadelphia, Feb. 4th, to form Consti-
tutional Union party. Letters approving of
the object we're read from Edward Everett, Mil
lard Fillmore, C. NJ. Leonard. and j. Minor
Bolts. The patriotic sentiments in the letters
were greeted with the greatest applause.
John Morrissey, the pugilst, has been fined
$500, for setting on foot prize fight, at Buff
falo.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
Profe.sor Anderson soluted.
NoRru SAN JUAN, Feb. &c,

NORTH SAN JUAN, Feb 26, 1850
EDIroR DEMooRAT-Our not usually quiet
town, was somewhat startled last evening by
the appearance of q team conveying the "Birch-
Vile held-piece" through the streets; rumor
was rife ia moment-some asserted that the
''irrOprcssible con fliot" had commenced, others
more sanguine had received intelligence that
the Republicans had got possession Of Congress,
and the South in q body had retreated across
the Potomac. The advocates OF "Hclper" hav-
ing possession OF the gun, it was evident that
they were in the secret, and we're bent on edo
ing something" Powder was procured and
used in limited quantities, probably from fear
Of shocking the sensitive nerves of their oppo-
nents. Some of the "Birchville Boys" being in
town, and fearing for the reputation of their
favorite, succeeded in having the gun properly
handled (although not sympathislng politically
with the party having possession Of it,) and a
few rounds were fired which convinced us that
its uses to them were not unknown. As "nn-
isher," it was placed in front of the theater oc-
cupied by Professor Anderson, and the result
was large quantity of demolished glass in the
immediate neighborhood; thus ended the first
salute to the great "Wizard of the North"
BRIDaEPoRr.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29
Tho Presidents Organ. grinder In danger of
the Pcnitontiaiy.


the Pcnitontiaiy.
Geo. W. Bowman, the nominal editor and
proprietor of Buchanan's Official organ, the
Washington Constitution, is in imminent danger
Of being sent to the Penitentiary. He has, un-
ill recently, held the Office of Superintendent of
Public Printing There is law which prohib-
its this officer, uHder penalty of a fine of not
less than 81 900 nor more than $4,000, and
Imprisonment OF not less than one nor more
than ten years in the penitentary, from being
in any way interested in the profits of the pub
lilo printing. 1t appears that Bowman has
clearly violated this law. When Cornelius
Wendell, the Public Printer Of the last Con-
gtess, determined 10 discontinue the Washing
ton Union, the President concluded hO must
have an organ, and induced Bowman to start
the C6nstitution The paper, however, like all
other official organs, had to be supported from
the public crib, and the President induced Wen
dell, under promises OF extra jobs, to pay Bow
man $4,000 per annum, out Of the profits of
the public printing, towards tho support OF the
organ. The contract was drawn up by Attor-
ney General Black the principal law officer Of
the Government Bowman received the money.
according to contract, and in doing so directly
violated tho law. This nice little arrangement
has just been exposed through the treachery Of
Bowman towards Wendell, thus proving the old
adage, that "when rogues fall out, honest men
get their dues" When Bowman WAS candi-
date before the Senate for Printer to that body,
he secured Wendell's influence by promising to
have the work done al the Office OF the latter in
case be was successful. But after his election
he made other arrangements, which so snraged
Wendell that he exposed the corrupt $4,000
contract with Bowman, and Of which the Presi-
dent and Attorney General Black were parties.
The matter will doubtless be investigated by
Congress, and Bowman may have to rely on
Executive ccmency to escape the punishment
Fixed by law to bis oEsnse.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

CoEoaEssIoNAL.-It will DO seen by the dis
patches in another column, that the House Of
Representatives has completed its organization
by the election of Col. Forney as Clerk. He
received the votes of the Republicans in con-
sideraton Of the Anti-Lscompton Democrats
voting for Pennington and the election of
Hoffman as Sergeant-at-Arms was secured by a
combination of Republicans and Americans
The election OF Forney must have been the most
bitter pill the Administration has had TO swal-
low,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

FIRE AND Loss OF LIFE.--A dreadful calamity
occurred in New York city, Feb. I'd. A six
story house on Elm street, occupied by families
was destroyed by FIRE, and more than dozen
persons lost their lives. Many Others were Sc
riously injured by jumping into the street from
the upper windows. The flames broke out ia
the basement, and before they were discovered
had burned the stairway, thus cutting or ell
communication between the street aud the up-
per stories.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

HousroN SusrANED.-Th Legislature fTex-
as has passed resolutions sustaining aud endors-
ing the message of Gov. Houston, in which he
states, that, as Texas gave up her independence
to the Union, she is unwilling to surrender the
Union on any emergency, which is not deemed
an ample aud sufficient excuse for so important
a step.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

THE ARscoNDINe SHERIFF OF SIsKIYou.--A
private letser has been received at Yreka from an
old resident of that place, stating that S. P, Fair
the absconding Sheriff of SiskiyOu county, is now
residing in London under an assumed name If
this statement is correct Mr.. Fair can be brought
to justice by virtue of the extradition treaty between
the United States and Great Britain.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

PRoEKssoR EsPY, the well-known scientific
writer, and author of the "Treatise on the Phil
osophy Of Storms,n which gave him the title Of
the "storm King" died at Cincinnati, January
Gath. he was about s. years old.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

COLORADO TERRIroRY.-Senator Haun has
presented to the u S. Senate the act of the Calor
MIA Legislature, granting consent for the formation
OF Territorial government for the six southern
counties of this State to be called the Territory of
Colorado. 1t was referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee Territorial projects are not looked upon
with much favor at the present time, and there is
no likelihood that Congress will give its consent to
the organization of the new Territory of Colorado
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

ELEcr1oN FCHAsE.--Ex-G Governor Chase was
elected to the U. s. Senate by the Legislature
Of Ohio, on the I'd February. The vote stood !:
Chase, rs; Pugh, 81; Corwin, 8.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

SURVEYOR GENERALS REPoRT.--We are in
debted to NJ. P. o'Connor, Assemblyman from
Nevada county, for copy Of the annual report
Of the Surveyor General for the year 1859.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

CHINAMAN SHoT.-A Chinaman was shot dead,
recently, at Deadwood, Sskiyou county, while in
the act robbing slnice The miners of the neigh
horhood Immediately held meeting, approved the
act, and ordered all the Chinese to leave. The or
der was forthwith obeyed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-29

CEDLITZ POwDERs-Prepared and
~ For sale BY z. F. SPENCE,
Druggist, Broad street, Nevada.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-04
POLITICAL.

MIR. T. l.. Webb writes from Philadelphia 70
know If we are sure that Mr. Iincolns name
is Abraham and not Abram. We answer that The
Chicago Press and 7ribune has stated as much on
Mr.. Lncoln's express authority and now we have
The Illinois State Jopraol published at Springfield
which says that the name Abram does not belong to
Mr.. Lincoln.
"A responsible gentleman tells Ms that he had Il
prolonged conversation politics with the Hon Hen
nv j. RAYMOND about two months ago, when Nj. K.
said explicitly that the nomination Of Mr. Seward
would be the destruction Of the Republican party.
Another gentleman, who has the means OF knowing,
says that Mr. Raymond went TO Chicago to labor for
the nomination Of Mr.. Wade thinking that he was
the coming man. Having arrived there, however,
new light brought to his mind the conviction that
il was Gov Seward who held the lucky cards, and he
changed his course accordingly. If there had been
anv probability of Mr. Douglass nomination aud
election by the DemOcraicTarty, there Is no reason TO
doubt that Raymond would have remained true to him.
This is an age Of stern political virtue
Tile Buffalo Commercial Adrertiser, at the re-
quest OF Mr. Fillmore contradics the story that he Is
for Lincoln and Hamn. q" So far as we know Mr.
Fillmore sentiments, they remain The same as they
were in 1856 He has ceased 10 be public man. but
not 10 feel deep interest in the welfare Of the kepnD
lie ard be deprecaes all sectional parties as dangerous
10 the welfare and peace Of the country In ihai cafe
CORY be includes the Republican organization. We 40
not If he has any preferences we doubt not thai they
are directly for Bell and Everett.
Tile Ahcns GA Ua'etmGH, an Opposition
PAPER, and long an organ Of the American party,
% declines, for the present to place the names OF Bell
and Everett at the head Of he columns
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-04
DEATH or ALBERT SMITH,

II WAS but last week we reading IN Tie Loa-
don Times in sketch of the brilliant crowd OF dis
tineuished literary and artists gathered at the PR
vaie view of the Academy Exhibition Of this year,
very pleasant picture Of Albert Smith and hs bright
pretty little wife in which the " JourE1yer up Mont
Blanc was Described as looking haler ana happier
than be had been for long time. 1.-The second
edition of that same journal the evening the Ciy
Of Baltimore left brings the tidngs Of Bis de attn.
We have no particular beyond the mere announce
mcnt of the fact, but presume he was car
RED off by return Of that apnpeNy, 81
which be had received, some months since,
prcmontory stroke. Previous 10 his marriage his
habits hsd been such provoke disposition 20 such
attack For several years he had been an hahitue OF
clubs in which some Of the brightest witt OF London
literary life Were wont 10 meet at night and protract
their pleasantness and potations 70 early morning
hours. At the Fielding in Henrietta street Convent
Garden in its palmert day. when it counted round It's
Greride such men as Thackeiay, Mark Lemon, Russell
of the Crmea and all that was gay and sparkling IN
London life, Albert Smith might always he found
among the earliest in the accustomed chair and the Last
TO forsake it, few years OF such meetings, however
merry. are ant 10 sliver the most iron frame.
Az a literary man Albert Smith was best, almost
u
generally considered by those who most a'sociated
with him 10 have drawn on himself for s inspiration
Who pictures snobbery must himself be Il snob. lie
wrote some light tales and reviews and dramafized
few stories But al that re has done in literary way
il even now forgotten. He leaves no perennial 10
point the future 10 his name.
He owes bis fame or rather his notoriey 10 his eel
ebraed entertainment of journey mp Mont Blanc in
ore Of his letters TO his wife, fir Boston, when giving
his entertainments in this country, Mathews the come
diam we remember, wrote with considerable pfide'
81 have now, alone and unassisted for forty-'hrec
evenings managed to entertain, and bolieveio graf
4" fy large audiences, and the man who can 90 80 -
something beyondthe ordinary run" Acting on TINS
criterion Albert Smith was an extraordinary man. Tor
be has surpassed this feat, and for two hundred ana
fifty nights every year OF the past nne years
he has drawn continuous crowds TO witness, Out LOT
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-04
LATER FROM HfHANA.
ANOTHER SLAYER CAPTURED, WITH 500
AFRICANS.

The United States mail steamship Cahswba, j. w.
Smith commander, from NewOreans at a. m. on
the 9th ui. arrived at Havana at p. the 29h
and took her departure for this port at p 70. on the
3Oh arriving here last evening in four days and four
hours from Havana. The Cilawba has had delightful
weather the entire passage. The city and harbor Of
Havana continue perfectly healthy.
The United States steamer Crusader, Lieut.. Com
niauding John n. Mafit, into Havana on the
29th from Key West The Crusader, on the afternoon
of the 23d nt, off Cape Verde in the mouth of the
old Bahama channel, captured bark having on board
over five hundred negroes from the coast of Africa.
The Prize placed in charge of Lieut. j: NJ. Dun
first of the C. and under convoy OF the steamer
proceeded Key West where the slaves were landed,
% join those previously captured by the Wyando and
Mohawk.
There are now over 200 Africans at that place, in
charge of the L. S. Marshal awaiting the action of
Government IN the matter The captain aud crew OF
the Saver bark prisoners board the Crusader.
Alth0uPh tie OF The vessel ob'iiered, it was
stated in Havana that she the Bogota, belonging
10 New-York. The courtesy and colmiseration mani
tested by Captain Mai and The officers of the Crusader
toward The captured Africans WA ae theme Of patlc-
u..r commentator at Key West aud Havana.
Capt Maff forwarded his dispatches aud mail by
the CAiawb a and proceeded the day To his cruis
inc ground. Tie machinery of the Crusader Is IN bad
order.
Tie local news at Havana was unimportant.
The Cahawba Las freight s22i 600 III Mexican
silver.
MAREFrs-The H0rana Price Current Of the
that the Sugar market the past week bad been
quite shipments Of previous purcses BUYERS were
conng forward freely No. II quoted at u 0Ss reals
soek hand at Havana and Mnt4uzas, $4,000 boxes, which
Inakes about 81, 200 less than last year dsc
Ireghts have been active without attaining the high
rutfs previously given.
E1dAASGEs-On London. co days sight l2i - premium
Newly oh 90 dsys sght, ldl premium, New-4 OK days
sirit p premium NewOe5n 40 days sight al preui
New. Oileaia days sight, 2, 03 prem.
PRICES OF SrGAR-We notice in come of the Ha-
yas correspondence published In several Of the newspapers in
the United State do wish 10 quote their at pres
er the prices SugE here reported two ree
weeks Che Of = rs arToba l3c q ~ for No u d.
; of principal objects OF The Cuban Messqer "a
furnish reliable commercial ioaiioD consider Il oar
tht the above quotation not exact tht has
bean sugar Of that description 90. 2l sold at that pice IN
our market four months Tho lowest price
have ard paid No IL this month"; is small lot danp,
ct s I5ICc or Z lis arroba Havana Messenger, May 80