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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12
THE BULKHEAD.

! Some Of our contemporaries that had scarcely
. word 10 say 10 opposition to the
while The bill was pending before the Legisla-
ture last winter. are now terribly exercised lest
some Of the members who then supported the
measure should be reelected. For our part,
we spoke against the measure at the proper
time, and we're grat6ed at the Governors veto;
but we were not OF those who attributed dis
honest and corrupt motives TO those who sup
ported II. The necessity Of Bnlkhead to pro-
tect the harbor Of San Francisco. and the pro-
| priety Of passing the Parsons Bill, were mat
tiers about which men might honestly differ; but
the bill having been defeated by the 6rmness OF
Gov. Downey, and there being no possibility OF
similar bill passing the next Legislature, there
is no reason for making IL an issue 10 the pres
ent CANVASS.
Mr.. O'Connor, of this county, was one Of the
members who supported the bill and although
we differed with him ct the time, and were no.
backward In expressing our opinion, we have
no reason to believe that he was actuated by
other than honest motives. What bis opinions
are now upon that subject, we have not taken
the trouble to ascertain, for the reason that we
regard Il as triding matter compared with
other issues now before the people Of the State.
The defeat Of one Of the Douglas Legislative
nominees adds one vote 10 the Legislature to-
wards the reelection Of VIM. N. Gwin TO the U.
8. Senate, and II the people wish to retain Gwu
10 bis present seat, they have but to vote
against the Douglas candidates for the Legisla-
ture. However Objectionable man might be-
as member Of the Legislature be could do but
1.-THE Of the damage that would be inflicted
upon the State BY the reelection of Gwin. In-
dividnsl candidates on the Breckenridge ticket
may be opposed to Gwin, but should the Breek.
inridge party have 0 majority 90 joint ballot
he will assuredly be nominated 10 Caucus and
even those opposed to him will be compelled to
support him as the caucus nominee.
AS 10 the "Libel Bill" which was sort of a
supplement to the Bulkhead, we characterized
il as we thought it deserved last winter, and
have nothing to add to or take from what we
said of 1t at that time. II was passed on &C.
count of the gross and libellous attacks OF some
Of the San Francisco papers upon the members
of the Legislature who supported the Bulkhead,
charging them with every species of corruption.
The bill may have been intended as check up
on libellous papers, but such would not have
been It's practical effect had It ever become a
law and although we have no excuse to offer
for those who voted for the bill, we are not sur
prsed that the men who were daily subjected
to the most outrageous ISLANDERS should be cur
ried to unjustihable lengths 10 resaliatlan.
We trust that the people Of this county will
not allow matters Of trifing importance to
oversbadow the leading issues pending in the
election Of members Of the Legislature.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

The MARssrrEs.-This people who have been
the victims Of the late horrible buicheres In
Syria, are o sect Of native Christians, followers
Of monk called Maron, who lived in the sixth
century. In 1915 they effected q union with
the Church Of Rome, from which they never
widely differed, though their spiritual head is
called the Patriarch Of Antioch. instead Of Bish-
op. 1t Is no new thing for the Druses to make
war agans. the Narcotics as feud has existed
for several centuries between the two races.
The Druses are q fanaticsl, wsrlike race Of
Mahomedans, and the late attacks upon the
Maronites were but the commencement of
general movement to extripase all Christians
In Syria Already others besides the Maron-
ties have been involved in the terrible effects
OF this fanaticism. aud unless II IL soon stopped
the aim Of the fanatics will be accomplished.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

REPRESENTATIVE MEN YoR DoUsLAs--John
G. SAKE, the American poet and late Democrat
ic candidate for Governor of Vermont, has de-
clared bis intention to stump New York for the
Little Giant. Hon. Geo. Bancroft, the great
American historian, is an out and out Douglas
man. Edwin Forest the great American ira
gedian, lisa friend Of s. A. Douglas. Prof.
Boynton, the American lecturer upon geology,
physiology and the electrical science, postponed
bis tour to Europe to stump for Douglas. Hon
Roger b. fancy, Chief Justice of the U. S. Su-
preme Court. is for Stephen A. Douglas for the
next President. Hoo. r. J. Walker, ex-Secre-
tary of the Treasury and late Governor of Kan
sat, has pledged himself to stump New Jersey
for Douglas aud johnson. So they 60.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

The Sacramento Standard gives list of the
nine candidates whose names were presented to
the Charleston Convention, for the Presidential
nomination, and says that all of them, with the
exception of Douglas. are now supporting
Breckenridge. The Standard forgets to men
ton, however, that Douglas received more
than double the number Of votes that were Civ
en- in the Convention for all the other candi-
dates; aud when the people have an opportu-
nifty to be heard, il win be found that Douglas
is supported by Eve times the number of voters
that support Breckenridge. While the pOliti.
clans are supporting Breckenridge. the people
are for Douglas. 2sa
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

MURDER AT STocKTos.-A shocking murder
was uerpetrated at Stockton the night Of the 4th
inst. During that day a Mexican named Jesus
Falagi had been roaming about the town, apparent
" aush With money, and partially Intoxicated He
was last seen olive aboutnne O'Clock IN the evening
near the Spanish quarter Of the city, and his body
was found floating in Mormon Slough the next
morning. His throat had been cut in the most hor-
rible manner, the neck being severed more than
half way through There were Appearances upon
the edge of the bank as Il the body had first been
laid there and afterwards placed In the water.
There we're no marks Of blood, except few drops
at this place, and the probability is, that he was de-
coyed into some obscure place and butchered, and
when all the blood had run out that was likely to
come from the body it was carried and thrown into
the slough. The motive for this horrid deed is
mere matter of conjecture. Hemay have been muir
dered for his money, though it is not probable he
had any large amount on his person. The officers
have been active in endeayoring to obtain clue
which will lead to the detection Of the murderers,
but they could get aid from the Mexican Popuia-
ton Of the city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

In this city, September It'll, Of consumption, Mrs.
HARRnT O., wife Of ALBERT c. PixR aged 81 years and
months.
Mrs. Pier Of the Oldest lady residents Of Nsva
having resided here since 1852 and in her death the
community Of Nevada has lost Of its brightest
ments. She was devout Christian, accomplished
lady, the exemplary woman, and ever took leading
part in every good and charitable work She bore her
long and proaeted illness with Chr tian resignation,
and calmly and eheerfuy awaited her dissolution, In
the firm hope Of happier future life. The burial servi
took place from the residence of Mr. Pier Saturday
afternoon and the remains followed to their last
resting place BY large number Of aequsintanees and
friends. The funeral discourse preached Sunday
afternoon BY the Rev. Mr. rely Of the Baptist Church,
OF which Mrs. Pier q member.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

The PROJECT OF THE KNIGHTS SHOWN UP.-
The famous pronuncia mente TO the "Khights
Of the Golden Circle" issued by Gen. Brickly,
their commander, setting forth programme
for the occupation Of Mexico, is shown up by
the Galveston (Texas) Civilian. According to
that paper, Gen. Brickly's averment that the
people Of Texas are enthus iasticlly in favor OF
the movement. and had subscribed $500, 900 10
it's aid, is oil bosh. 1t says the people of Texas
manifest no interest in the movement. and have
not the ability, even IL they bad the desire, to
feed the adventures who may enter upon 1t !;
and that already parties claiming to be-
long to the Order have been arrested for APP
prOpriasing the property Of others to supply
their own necessities, and the prospects Of 9TH
ers Of the Knights who may come is still worse.
II accounts be true, Gen. Brickly bias been de-
nounced as humbug 10 the South, and occu-
pies the position Of commander without men.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

THE CONSERVATIVE vorn OF NEvADA."-The
Msrysville Appeal has several times predicted
that the conservative vote" OF Nevada county,
which twice elected "Honest Ned Burton" to
the Senate, will 60 10 body for Lincoln. The
editor Of the appeal ought to know that Burton
was elected both times by the combined votes
OF the three parties that are now supporting
Bell, Breckenridge and Lincoln. Almost every
man in the county who voted against Burton
will this year 60 for Douglas; while the vote
chat went for him will DO divided among the
other three candidates.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

KILLED BY A GRIzzLY.-A young man named
Wright, resident Of Tomales City, was fatally in
jured by Grizzly bear, on the morning of August
9th. 1t appears, says the Petaluma Journal, that
Wright having on the previous evening discovered
the tracks of the bear his place. proceeded on
the following morning to raise party Of friends,
and among the number his father, for the purpose
Of following and killing the bear. The trail soon
led them into the hills near Salmon Creek, where
the bear had entered dense underbrush. Young
Wright and his father entered, and after proceeding
few rods, and on arriving at slight opening dis
covered the bear in the act of sprnging upon them
The father, who was in advance, sPrang aside, and
the monster grappled the son, crushing him to the
earth. In his fall the rife of young Wrightwas ac-
cidentally discharged. The bear seized him by the
left thigh. inficting four terrible wounds. The
father improved the earliest opportunity, and dis
charged his rife at the bear when she fed into the
thicket. She was subsequently killed, we're also
her two cubs. The wounded man Immediately
carried to his home, and medical aid called. He
survived his injuries until last Wednesday evening.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

The late Breckenridge Convention Of this
county stultifed itself BY adopting, among 9TH
ers, the following resolution, not one word OF
which is true
Resolved, That Stephen A. Douglas received his
pretended nomination from factious and broken
third rule, which had been adopted for the govern
ment Of that body, and which had never been re-
scinded, and by body which could not count even
a majority in their favor, II each delegate had been
allowed to vote according to his own personal pref
erence.
To call the body that nominated Douglas a
"factious and broken up Convention" is equal
to the juryman who held out solitary aud alone
for two days against eleven Stubborn aud fac
tious men.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

AURORA BoREALIs.-There was spleudid
display Of the aurora borealis, or northern
lights, last Thursday evening. Soon after dark,
the northern sky for q distance of thirty or
forty degrees along the horizon, and extending
up one-third of tho way to the zenith, assumed
reddish hue, while streaks of light appeared
and disappeared in rapid succession. The ex-
hibition continued until about half past ten,
and disappeared as the moon arose.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12
A New school for Political BeIaers tass
opened NJ tHae White House, WASH
fngtOn, ID. C., by


HOUSE.
ingtOn, ID. C., by
JAMES BUCHANAN, Bachelor Of Arts.
The FfAcipal of this institution - well known to
the country. He is a bolter by profession. He was
Federalisf up to "a. bolted into the Democratic
marty in 49, bolted out Of the Democratic party in
&c. following John c. Rives in opposition to Gen.
Jacksons financial policy, boted back again in rs,
was a candidate for President in 80, "A, '48 and
80. and in 56 was fairly elected President Of the
United States. In '58 he bolted again, went of
with Jeff Davis, Bamwell Rhett and other Southern
6re-eaters, and undertook to take the Democratic
ronage. He failed, and has since opened school
10 teach the theory of profession, which by his ex-
trerae age (beng In fact "a years DID, instead Of six
y-nine, claimed by him) he is no longer able to
p'@'N Names oftbe Fasulty.
JOHN c. BREcKINRID6B,
Prof of "Inerorsble Logic"
: Demonstration of "Precipitase Revolutions. I"
JosRPH LANE,
Letters"
Treasurer Of the Corporation.
The first lecture Of the present course has already
been delivered by the President of the Institution,
1--WE hundred thousand copies Of which have been
printed and circulated for the benefit Of Prof. Breck
inridge. Subject-"The Convention System and
the Two-Thirds Rule"
His next lecture will be devoted to explaining
how ninety,6ve boilers can withdraw and break up
a regular Convention Of three hundred and three
delegates, making the unanimous nominee Of over
two-thirds the whole number Of delegates iTveg-
uEar candidate.
The third lecture in the course will be given by
PROF. BRECKENRIDGE,
wherein he win demonstrate by his new patent pro-
cess OF reasoning, called "Inexorabe Logic, that
minority can rule majority, provided said minor
ity has the President of the Convention with them.
The fourth lecture will be given by the "Demon-
strator'
MIR. YANCEY,
Standardization is King" Mr.. Yancey has no
equal in his line. He makes clear as mud the fact
that Cotton, as an article Of common consumption,
commands the Almighty Dollar the world over,
and that the Almighty Dollar the world over
commands man-Ergo, Cotton is King. But to
secure its right to rule he will demonstrate the ne
cessity Of "precipitating the Cotton States into
revolution" by means Of boiling the regular nomi-
nation OF the party, and electing Lincoln, Black
Republican Ruler, under whom liking Cotton" can
not stoop to stay in the Union.
PROF. LANE will give his particular attention
to the photographed department, and show how
God be spelled with little g, and look just as
well as big q.
The terms Of admission may be learned BY appli-
cation to the Treasurer, Mr.. Isaac v. Fowler, who
is Just now absent from the country for his health.
All under the direction of the Superintendent.
Address J. b., A. B.
Washington, d. C.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

LErTERs NOT CALLED FoE.-Ii Is importsnt
that people should know that law Of Congress
past rome time since, providing that when any
person shall indorse bis or her name, aud place
Of residence, as the writer thereof, the same,
after remaining uncalled for at the ONCE 10
which II is directed thirty days, or The time tie
writer may direct, shall be returned by mail to
said writer; nor shall the same be treated -
dead letters. till so returned to the postofnce Of
the writer, aud remain uucalled for one quar-
ter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

BLASTING AccIDENT.-Mr. John Murehead was
seriously injured near Michigan Bluff, Sept. LIST,
while engaged in blasting rock. He undertook to
drill out charge that had failed to explode, and
the charge exploded on striking the first blow His
eyes were injured by particles Of powder being drv
en- into them, his face cut and bruised BY small pie
ces Of rock, his left arm broken and his left hand
horribly mangled. His arm was amputated, the
powder removed from his eyes, and his wounds
dressed. He will not lose the use Of his eyes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

DoN'r Work WELL.-It is stated that the co.
altiou between the Breckenridge and Bell men
OF New Jersey is likely to be broken. The
Breckenridge men are dissatisfied with the
prominent position assigned Bell electors. nor
do they relish any better the quasi support
which the rank aud file Of the party are giving
the hybrid ticket; so they are moving for q
new ConVe .ton. which will accomplish more
satisfactory division of the honors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

PTREMENs' Recommendation will be
awarded by the State Agricultural Society for the
best engine throwing during the State Fair, fol-
lows: For the best first class engine $780, for the
best second class engine, $500. The entries are
required be made at the Office Of the Secretary on
or before the 18th inst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

STUMPING.-Dispatcbes received BY the last
Pony Express, state that Judge Douglas ad.
dressed some 5000 people at Norfolk, Va, on
the 25th ult, and spoke at Petersburg to an i'm
mense crowd on the evening of the 2slh. The
enthusiasm at both places was unbounded. He
was to have spoken ct Raleigh on the 3oth and
ct Richmond on the 3lst 1t is stated that ar
rangements have been made for Douglas to
stump the South, and johnson the North. b
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

SAVAGE FIoHT.-Two men who had been farm
ing piece Of land in partnership. in Rodeo valley,
Contra Costa county, says the Gazette, had dis
pute on the first inst and from words proceeded to
blows. They commenced with their fists, but
finally tapered off with pitchforks One Of them,
whose name we did not learn, severely wound
ed and now lies in critical condition. The other,
named Wallace, fed forthwith and has not since
been heard Of
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

VRGINIA.-Ths State will be one great bat.
tie field during the present political campaign.
All the best talent of the Douglas, Bell and
Breckenridge parties is enlisted in the struggle.
A very animated aud acrimonious contest Is
certain. The Douglas men are defiant and de.
termined, aud the Bell men are full of hope.
The disunonists are not at all sanguine of sue
cess Each party will do its best
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

Observation-Disclosures from Vera Cruz, re-
ceived at New Orleans, states that the Liberals
had invested the city of Mexico, the center Of
Miramon's influence, with an immense army.
and commenced operations with every prospect
of success. Miramon was encamped with 1000
unable to send succor, aud the general impress
son was that he could not bold out much lon.
ger
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

QUARTZ MILL BURNED.-We learn from the
Marysve Appeal Of yesterday, that the quartz mill
Of Mr.. Fuller, at Yankee Hill, Butte county, was
totally destroyed by fire on Monday last, causing
loss Of at least $4,000 This is a case Of peculiar
hardship, as Mr. Fuller had just completed the mill
by his own exertons, and was ready to begin crush
ing. Two other quartz mills have lately been
burned in that portion Of Butte county most likely
by the act of incendiaries
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

SENATORIAL NoxrNAT1oN.-The delegates to
the State Convention from Butte and Plumas coun-
ties, met at Sacramento last week, and nominated
Richard Irwin as the Democratic candidate for
Joint Senator from those counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

-THE THREE B's.-At the late Breckenridge
ratification meeting held in Washington City,
1900 clerks astachedto Che departments, march.
ed IN procession. A wag carried among the
transparences three-sided thing, With the app
on each side. On being asked the meaning. he
replied: "Breck, Bread and Butter" 'A !
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

A CANDIDATE AFLoAT.-In some Of the Ala
bama papers Mr.. Breckenridge is announced as the
State Rights candidate, the Charleston Mercury, we
believe regards him as the Southern sectional can
didate-the Washington Constitution says he is the
regular democratic nominee. Mr.. Buchanan says
he is not the regular democratic nominee. Will
Mr.. Breckenridge come out and state what he is,
and how he got there, SO as to produce harmony in
expression among his partizansI Or will some of
the political wreckers tow him into port put him in
good order, and give him satisfactory clearance
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

QUICKSILVER MINEs.-The Board Of Superb
sors of Santa Clara county have fixed the assess
ment OF the two square leagues of land. known as
the New Amaden Rancho, at 100000. The value
Of 3450 acress part of the Rancho de los Captain
cillos, assessed to Henry Laurencel and Hugh Ty-
Ter was fixed at $2l2, 500.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

DEMOCRATIC STATE CoMMIrTEE.-At meet
ing OF the Democratic State Central Committee,
held at Sacramento on Thursday evening last, Jo-
seph P. Hoge was elected Chairman, Philip w.
Keyser Recording Secretary, and John Middleton
Treasurer. Messrs. John A. Monroe, John Mid
dleton, d. d. Cotton, r C. Page, and II. B. Truett
were elected an Executive Committee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

TIE PoPE.-The Paris correspondent Of the
London Tim. says that the Pope has written a
very melancholy letter TO the Cardinal OF
France. He looks upon all as lost. and al.
though convinced that be viii die By the bullet
of an assassin, he declares thathe will quit
Rome under no considerations aud for no price.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

"STRAws."-In recent passage of the stage
from Marysville to Sacramento. vote was taken
on the Presidential candidates, which resulted as
follows Douglas 9; Lincoln, 2; Bell, 1; mary one"
for "Breck." A vote was lately taken in the stage
between Shasta and Red Bluffs which resulted thus:
Douglas, Is; Breckenridge, 2.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

PLAcHR COUNTY NoMINATroSs.-The Demo
cratic Convention Of Placer county met at Auburn
on Monday Sept. Sd, and made the following nomi-
nations: Senator-P. w. Thomas; Assemblymen
y. C. Ball, L. g. Smith, -. Harrison, and P.
Mundy; Sheriff.. L. Bullock Clerk-Henry
Gooding Treasurer-E. NJ. Barnard; Recorder
w. w. Stewart; District Attorney. Hamilton
Surveyors. G. Elliott; Coroner-Joseph Plat
Public Administrator-Rufu Smith.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

FIVE HUNDRED SAvED.-A few days since,
Davidson & Co., bankers Of San Francisco, in a
redemption bond" bid offered to take 81 IL cents
to the dollar on bonds in their possession and the
State Treasurer accepted the bid and made the
award. 1t subsequently appeared that the bankers
had intended 81 instead Of 81 l2 and they wish
ed to withdraw the bid, but Treasurer Findey knew
hundred dollars for the State.-Sac. Netcs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

AccIDRNT.-Wm. r. Grinshaw, Of Daylor's
ranch, on the Jackson road, twenty-four miles from
Sacramento, was thrown from his horse BY his sad
die turning, on Wednesday evening last, and one Of
his legs broken by the fall.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

MISSOURI ELEoTIoN.-0fficial returns from
III counties in Missouri give the following re.
cult for Governor c. F. Jackson. douglas
Democrat.) 1882; Orr, BELL and Everett
65,s9i; II. jackson, (Breckinridge) l0.Osl;
Gardenhire, (Reppblican,) 6.i24. These figures
show that the contest in Missouri is between
Douglas aud Bell.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

DEFAULTINo PosTMAsTER.-The U. s. Govern
ment has commenced suit against A. M. Thatcher,
late Postmaster at Placerville, and his bondsmen
John NJ. Dorsey and d. X. Newell, for the sum OF
$2,76S, which it is alleged he has collected and
failed to pay over to the Government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12
$50, 1928, 553 $3,S28,S56

The great decrease in Eureka and the increase in
Bloomfield, is owing the ditch property lying in
both townships having last year been assessed in
Eureka and this year in Bloomfield. The Assessor
is now engaged in making special assessment,
which win bring the total valuation Of the county,
for this year, up to about four millions.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

OLD ABE AS LEoIsLAroR.-The only legisla-
tive enactment which ever found its origin in the
brain of Abe Lincoln, was law passed by the Leg
islature of Illinois in 1884, when Abe was a repre-
sentative from Sangamon county to authorize Sam
uel Musick to construct toll bridge over Salt creek
The toll bridge was built, but It is said that Mr.
Musck collected the first red cent of toll, fol-
the simple reason that everybody could ford the
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

FoREIoN GRAPEs.-The Paris correspondent Of
the Alta says that Sam. Brannan, now in Europe,
has procured 10000 grape cuttings Of the choicest
varieties known in Europe, in order to test their
value in California.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-09-12

A BET ON NAPA.-A few days since, Nathan
Coombs made bet of 81 900 with DIR. Henly, Trea-
surer of SOnOma county, that Napa county would
go for Douglas,