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Nevada national., 1860-07-21

EE Great numbers Of our citizens avail
ed them selves of the opportunity. on Mou-
day last OF paying their respects to that
wonderful specimen Of humanity, the Bel
giam Giant. "Old Block" among others.
called to see his highness. and although he
was constrained to yield to him the palm. in
general body proportions, be still insisted
and made the fact evident by personal dem
onstration, that the giant had no advantage
over him in the point of noseoiogy. Old
Block" is still without rival in the silent
point of his benevolent counienance. Long
may he live TO blow it,
Nevada national., 1860-07-21
LITERARY NOTICE.

II LITERARY NOTICE
One of the most interesting and useiui
publications which comes TO our sancsum 10
the SCIENTIFIC AxEmcsS, weekly pnOli-
cation, devoted to popular science, new 10
ventions, and the whole range &C mechanic
aud manufacturing arts. The /" Semitic
American" has been published for fltcen
years, by the well-known Patent Solicitors,
Messrs. Mum & Co. 81 Park Row, New
York; and has yearly increased In interest &
circulation. until II has attained, we UNDER
stand. nearly 10000 Subscribers. which is
the best Of evidence that the publication is
appreciated by the reading public.
To those of our readers who may not be
familiar with the character OF the paper. We
will state some of the subjects Of which IL
treats Its illustrated descriptions OF all
the most important improvements in steam
and agricultural machinery. will commend
il to the Engineer and Farmer, while the
new household inventions and shop tools
which are illustrated by edgraviugs aud
described in lis columns, with the practical
recei. { contained in every number, renders
the work desirable to bousekeepers. and al
most indispensable 10 every mechanic or
smith who has a shop for manufacturing new
work. or repairing old.
Tee " Scientific American is universally
regarded as the inventors advocate aud
monitor the repository Of American inven-
tions. and the great authority on law, and
all business connected with Patents. The
0i1cial List Of Claims, as issued weekly
from the Pateut Office, in Washington, are
published regularly in its columns. All the
most important Patents issued by the Uni
ted States Patent Office are illustrated aud
described on its pages. thus forming an IN
risalIed history of American inventions.
1t is not only the hest. but the largest and
cheapest paper devoted to Science. Mechanics
Manufacturers. and the Useful Arts publish
ed in the world. Hon. Judge Mason. for
merly Commissioner of Patents, is not only
engaged with the publ hers in their immesns
Patent Agency department. but as writer
on Patent Laws and Practice, bis ability is
forcibly portrayed n the columns Of this
paper.
The Scientific American is published
once week. (every Saturday each num-
ber containing l6 pages of Lettcrpress. and
from 10 to IL original Engravings Of New
Inventions. consisting OF the most improved
Tools. Engines. Mills, Agricultural Machines
and Househouli Utensils. making 50 num-
hers year. comprising s32 pages andover
500 Original Engravings, printed on heavy
fine paper, in a form expressly for binding,
and all for 50 per annum.
A New Volumn commences on the lst OF
July, aud we hope large number Of our
townsmen will avail themselves of the presnt
opportunitp to subscribe BY remitting So
by mail TO the publishers, Mum & Co., 81
Park Row, New York. they will send you
their paper one year, at the cnd of which
time you will have volume which you
would not part with for treble its cost. The
publsh willingto mail single copy ofthe
paper to su:h as may wish to see it without
charge.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21
cONsrARLE,S SALE.

pY VIRTUE Of an order Of sale to me delivered 10.
ID suci from the Court Of r. l.. Melonrms. Fsa.
acting Justice cf the Peace In for the county u
Nevada, Rough Ready Township herring date 18th
day Of July a. n. 1900 To satisfy a Judgment
rendere by said Court the 18th. day of July A.
d. 1850. In favor Of CHUNG kEt, and against
Chm Chung and All 20. for the of ioi dollars,
debt, interest, damages, and casts offsuit-I have
taken In Execution and will sell tn the highest bid
dor for cash on the premises at Texas Via; in said
county aud Township for said on the ttb, day Of
August. between the hours of o'clock, A. N. and
o'clock, r. VI. the following described Property to
wit one China vegetable garden, with house In
said garden. and one out side Of said garden With
all appertsnsnee. tie two Belonging, and taken as
thu Property of Chm chung. and Oh 10. to satisfy
the above deniads aud aecrureng cost Of suit.
r. r. POWERS. Constable
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

The EcLI PsE, was witnessed In this place
by "a great number Of our citizens, who
we're aroused from the morning slumbers by
the ringing of the church bells. and took an
early walk to the neighboring hills where
the best view could be obtained. The sun
was seen to rise that morning, by many 70
whom such a phenomenon has lorg been
stranger.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

FoUSD 0ur.-The San Francisco Herald
says that the name of the author Of the late
anonymous aud libelous attack on the Judges
of the Supreme Court. has been discovered,
aud that hopes are entertained that they
will also be able TO ascertain the Office where
1t was first printed, The parties will soon
be called TO account for the astrocious calu-
mnies they have uttered.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

ExrBDrrIoUs.-Large numbers persons
are daily arriving at Virginia City by the
Henness Pass route, over which good time is
being made. Passengers conveyed by Sale
& Co.'S, saddle train reach San Francisco
in four DAYS from Vii ginia-sometime in
three.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

MoDgRS PRoFHEcIEs.-Wc have devoted n
large portion Of our columns, today, to a
re print--sGmewhat condensed-of a very
interesting essay from the last number OF
the Hesperian. The " Prophecies" and the
learned and ingenious comments thereon
posses rare intel est 10 every class OF read
ers and will well repay careful persual.
The essay, asa literary production, is highly
creditable to the writer and TO the excellent
periodical which has presented il to the
public.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

The HEsPERIAs for July has been received
from the Publishers. This number is an ex-
cellent one, particularly the articles contri-
buted by Hittel and Caxton. A valuable
sleeve pattern accompanies the numb
Mrs. Day has returned from long visit east,
and will resume the editorial chair.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

CoSsoLTDArED.--The State and Alta Tele-
graph lines have become consolidated in one
company, but the rates Of telegraphing are
not thereby increased. We learn that the
lines will be pnt 10 good order at once,
which is very desirable.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

r0- The Columbia Times says The late
rains have caused the Tuolumne to rise
twelve feet, aud the stsnislaus abou. six
feet, doing an immense amount Of damage
to the miners along both rivers. We have
heard Of no serious damage being done in
any other quarter.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

CHEAP ToLL--At a recent meeting OF the
Supervisors Of FL Dorado county it was Or
dered. that the rate OF toll Tor crossing Brock
liss' bridge. for the Pony Express. be one
cent per month, until the further order Of
this Board.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

DEAD HoRsE.-An iuveterate Old Line
whig. resident of Nevada, from the Old
Dominion, sold horse the other. day for
$3.50, payable when Virginia, gives her Elec-
oral vote for Bell & Everett.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

DOUGLAS GuSs.-The friends of Douglas
ired one hnndred guns in San Francisco.
one hundred in Sacramento, one hundred in
Stockton, and thirty-tbree In MarysviIle. on
reception Of the news OF bis nomination.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

WILL Nor CoxE.--It is hardly probable
that Mt. Breckenridge. under the unexpect-
ed position in which be has been plnced by
the action of the Seceders Convention, will
visit California, as he had anticipated
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

~ II The Census taker had been present
At the circus on Monday Evening. be would
have thou sht his enumeration OF the popu-
lation was at fault There could not have
been less than 1900 persons present.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

11- The letter of Stephen A. Dou glas 10
the Chairman Of the New York Delegation,
autborising that gentlemen to withdraw bis
name from the National Convention when
ever il could be made to appear that such
course would tend to the harmony and unity
of the Democratic party has been read with
interest by all true Democrats all over the
country. The letter is manly in sentiment.
patriotic in motive, and reflects the highest
honor upon its distinguished author TWAS
a prompt aud honorable tender of the Olive
branch, under circumstances when least il
could be expected That 1t was not presen-
ted was no fault Of Mr.. Douglas, neither
can the gentleman 10 whose care 1t was placed
be accused OF any desire to protract the un'
happy differences which we all deplore +; for
no opportunity occurred under which its pre-
sentation could have restored harmony to
the party. We regret that We have nc
room for the insertion Of the letter.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

80 We are under obligations 10 Mr..
Oscar Barr, driver OF the Marysville Stage
fer favors, for which he will please accept
cur thaaks.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21
TAXING. THEIR PLACES,

While Gwin and Scott are for Brccken-
ridge, we learn that Burch goes for Doug
las, and the friends Of Latham say that be
will be found there too.
The Judges ofthe Supreme Cosrt, Gov.
Downey. Gen. Denver, Gov. Weller, Gov.
McDoupal Postmaster Weller, Tho's Findley
State Treasurer, Chas II. Hampstead. Super
intcudent Of the Mint. ]. P. Hoge Chairman
of the Democratic State Central Committee.
Speaker Coffrotb, Frank Hereford. Judge
Curtis. William S. Long are among the dis
tinguished members OF the Democratic Party
WHO have given in their prompt adhesion to
the regular Democratic nominees OF Balti
more.
The State Central Committee, as far as
can be learned stand 81 for Douglas and Is
for Brcckinridge-2 have deceased.
So far as we have heard, eight Democratic
papers have shown their rcolors, as follows -
ror DOUGLAS FOR BREcEINRIDGE.
Narvsvill. Democrat Marysville Express.
Nevada nemscrat stockton Republican.
Nevada National Placer Courier.
Stockton Argus
nemscrstic Press, s. T.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

81 The title Of. Purser" in the navy
has been changed to that Of : Paymasser, +"
a much more appropriate term.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

e5- Both the friends Of Douglas and the
friends Of Breckenridge have held ratification
meetings at San Francisco, aud according
to the s. F. Herald. a paper supposed to
lean 10 the side OF Breckenridge. the Doug
las meeting was attended by about 5000
people, while but 1000 were in attendance
at the Breckenridge gathering. This fact
is significant.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

g Last Thursday was the fourth ami.
versary OF the great fire in Nevada. which
completely destroyed that town; with ssms
eight or ten Of its best citizens.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

DID NOT HEsITArE.-When the result Of
the labors Of the Convention at Baltimore
was announced, Governor Downey with that
decision Of character for which be has be-
come noted as the Executive OF the State,
declared himself at once in favor OF the regu-
lar nominees of the Baltimore Convention.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

USIrEp.-The Evening Gazttef aud Tele-
gram, Of San Fracisco have bssn united
under the editorial charge OF z. Errte. Bsq..
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

~ The Nevada Democrat chronicles the
facts Of a man falling into we'll under the
following head -" Injury to well,"
Nevada national., 1860-07-21
Important to Teamsters and the
PUBLIC GENERALLY
z. N. DENmAr,

n. n. DENmANy
vx1ouI.p respectfully inform his Old customsrsasd
w ths Public that he has permanently located his
CARRIAGE SHOP ON MILL STREET,
Adjoining hr. campoeirs smith. shop,
where he IL n~w prepared 10 Manufacture and Repair
Carriages and Wagons Of every description, In ihs
bess workmapike snanper, and upoa the mostrsaaon.
abls terms. s1- Aiiwsrk warranted.
pz- Carriages PAINTED and vsrnished.- "a
Grass Valley. oet. Is, lsss. z.f
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

zs- General Walker is again turning
bis attention to Nicaragua.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

~ A whaleboat. 20 feet in length has
recently been placed on Lake Bigler-
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

.DAyE'' Of the Grass Valley Stage viii
please accept our thanks for favor' In bis
line.
Nevada national., 1860-07-21

S~Mr, Douglas was in New York on the
2nd efJuly.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-10
ONE DAY LATER.
ARRIVAL OF THE PALESTINE.
QUrBrc, Monday. Jnly Q. Isl

9UFBEC monday, July y, 1900.
The steamship Palestine, from Liverpool 9Th, via
Londonderry 2Sth ult passed Father Point at 74O p.
m yesterday, and reached this port to-day. Owiugto
al interruption If the wires the could not be tel
| egrspbed from Father Point to New-York
The s'esmship City Of Baltimore from New-York,
| arrived at Liverpool on the 2Sth.
The steamship NovaScotan, from Quebec, arrived
| at Queen;tcwD on the 9th.
The steamship Saxouia from New-York, arrived az
Cowes the night Of the 9TH
The news which ia one day later, is quite unini.
portant.
Latest ria Londonderry.
LONDON, June 2S.-Tbe Eoglish funds closed heavy
last evening There were gold operations at til
Bank. The new Sandman loan is expected 10 b
offered at Turin for public subscription by the begin
ming Of July.
The London Star gives an apparently authentic ac-
count Of the proceedings of the Committee OF the
Houfe OF Commons relative to the conflict Of the two
Houses 1t states that the report agreed to was not
wholly Bright holly Walpole, and that the Com
mi,tee hes not acted with much spirit in vindication of
the privilege Of the Lower House. The report will
probably be laid on the table tonight.
A numerous meeting of the working classes was held
at addngon Green last night to conp!er the question
VI tHe EIeseut hSh prize VI pfoNhIODs. hSeoiuuOns
passed that The present famine price is not ustiGa
ble, ard has resulted from system of monopoly and
class Legislation.
Robert Biough, The author and dramatist is dead.
The Post has telegraph announcing that the Sultan
has established Council Of Finance, charged with
drawing up regulations necessary for good adminis
traton and arranging the details of the receipts and
expenditures of the State.
bo he ed n.
ton comes too late.
The French mail is misunderstanding hard in the
Channel.
The JottYnQl deS DebQts expresses surprise at the
extraordinary language Of the London papers respect
ing the review of volunteers at yde Park only 1000
beirg present.
The S,ecie declares the Papal loan contrary to the
traditions of the Church. Every Cou cell held has
communicated lenders interest and contributions Of
Peter pence have siRraIy failed.
Palermo letter says tnst Garihadi lost upward of
eco men in the conflict of the 9th and 18th May.
PARIS, ThuTsdsy.-The Moaitew publishes a con-
veu,iop between France and England relative to the
division of the captures in China.
TIE Monitor alFo announces that the funeral of
Prince jerome viii take place on Tuesday next.
CoMMEBCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL, June %.
CoTToY-Sslrs yesterday and to-day 10000 bales,
including 5000 20 spectators and for export. The
market closes dull but steady.
BBEADsTUFFs quiet but steady.
Provisions dull.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-10

The United States Mail steamer Quaker City R, w.
Shufeldt, commander, arrived at tbs port on Monday
from Havana having left there last Thursday, 9th
list, az p. m.
The Hsrhor and City of Havana were free from
fever the general health being better than 1t had been
for several years the same season of the year.
The weather had been extremely fine.
TIE Anniversary Of the Independence Of the United
S,a,4e WIS celebrated on tie Fourth of July by a
salute from he Ame Jean chip Kitty Simpson, aud by
numerous dinI ers which all satisfactorily attend
cd by the resident Americans.
No other Dee Of interest bad occurred since the sail
ing Of the pTevicus steamer.
We anrex q report of the Havana sugar market;
Very little l. doing in Sugsr-Planters, nevertheless htm
upop he basis # q Iis'. erobe from D. 70 NO ~
mon bich prices 81 transactions have been eoncluoed
oIsses Id Tial keg of - gallons Cayeoi no
NJ, scovsdo. of spy account In he Havana market c,,
Fr,irbts still ve.y active SEA rs IS bid ana 81 ""
81 * ~ boT 10 ports for the United States Exchange hat
20 days sterling i2al2 2 rent premium; United sa'es par
y cent; New-Orl ans, short, Z cent premium
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-10
NEW-JERS-EY ITlElf&.

grPPosEp DEATH FROM NIoLENcE-ARREsT on
SusrIcioy.-Coroner G4ffney Of Jersey City wac
csedupon on Monday morning to hold an inquest upon
the DIV Of a " orDap named Alice McGee, residing III
Railroad avenue near Coles street, who died suddenly
on Snr day evening, under circumstances which lead
to the euppotidon hat her death was the re'ut OF vo
l.nee. On Saturday last, Officer Mcioushlin OF the
Third " ard yet deceased in front Of her house, and
obseJvipg ccnusioUs on one side OF her face aske1
what the ma Ter was Mra. MCGEE said that on Ihurs-
day evening Inst while in bed, she was suddenly
awakened. and discovered that man named james
GRAY bad entered her room, and was attempting 10
ont.a se her person. Being athl-tc woman, sne
tlrevy him of when violent struggle followed ana
sLe frslly succeeded in eecting him from the room
on Sunday afternoon Mrs. MCGEE became 50 Ill
that she was unable TO fit up when she cent for Mr..
and Mrs Suatlerz, reridipg in tie same house and
,nd t,4n that she could not i've and that Gray was
rho c.use Of her death IL If stated that she then aro'e
forn her he'd, and kucoiug upon the floor, cailod
down seven cures upon THE man, and in few h9nrs
sf,ey,,gr,l expired On Monday morning Olicer nc
Torrl lin stated the story told TO him by Mrs hcb0e,
10 Chiefof-Pocc MARINES, and M Bra suggestion the
Officer took Gray INTO custouE, u """4' '-' ~ -
ros,. rortem examination was held by DR.. Our
DOR CITY PLY scian, assisted by Dr. Morris' Ile iu
te1nal organs were generally found healthy @'D t,e
,Iartion of the rieh lung wb3h was not sufficiently
ii, .asfd TO cause death They found rupture OF the
op mimi also black and blue spots on the bead, BACK
ard several places on the body and limbs, showing thal
5eS4ae,d hid been violently matreated and II vas
probable that ny this means tne fuP'uio W." 80 rn-
igbicb re- nj ed in her death. Deceased was oul re-
Gently confined and was the mother OF Twelve chh'
d,cn. SIRE was also addicted to habits OF intemper
snco which nav have assisted in aggravang the IN
Jury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-10

Time has arrived in les hours She brings adyices from
pa;u. De Gale TO the 18th of May.
SHANGHAI, April %.
TIE allied forces occupied Cbussn on the on the 2lst
If April without opposition from the Chinese.
The movements Of tie rebels arc becoming more
al,rmiDg. Trade il stagnspt.
CANTON, May 6.
Nc answtr has been received from tne Chinese Gov
,yunent TO the second communication from the British
Nritier.
TOE Chinese are making extensive preparations for
resistance. The rebel disturbances are over Trade
tss improved.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-10

The StcoLdavenue Road earned in June about
s27 900.
In money there is no change to notice excepting
perhaps increased abundance. Demand loans free
ly made at Sac y cent, snd occasionally at 4a4l u
cent on State or Government Security. In the dis
count houses lines of reproof paper passed at a
81 y cent for short and 597 p cent for long dates.
The Central Railroad Company # New-Jersey ad
vfrtise dividend Of U cent for the six months
ending on the Both ultimo, payable at No. So
Wall street. after the 10Th instant. The dividends
hereafter viii be paid quartz iy. the Mariner
Savirgs Bank have ordered interest at the of
y cent per aDnum, such entitled there
TO- TO be paid to their deposors on and after the Goth
inst, at their Office No. | Third avenue. The Etna
Fi'e-iIsurspce Company pays y cent dividend on
the 10th inst. The Pacific Fire. Insurance Company
has declared a seWi-anDual dividend of II
r cent. THE Southern Bank of New-Oieans
has declared semi-annual dividend of y cent, pay
able to the Northern stockholders at the Chemical
Bank in this city on the 18th inst. The interes, en-
The CLOCKS OF The City Of NewYork, due the lat Of
August will he paid on that day, by Nathan e. Pat
CRY Chamberlain, at the Artisans Bank. A CON-
rany has been formed in this city for the purpose of
making advances on produce, secured by warehouse
oeridcaies The capital is $1,000 This will furnish
nch needed facilities 10 ard receivers but the
capital should not be less than million Of dollars.
The Bank Statement of the week is unexpectedly
favorable in nearly every item, bot especially in
the specie Afer the very large shipment Of
Saturday week, sls0OOOO, falling off of at least
half million was looked for in the weekly averages
of the banks while, the contrary, there is an In
crease shown of quarter of million. The re-
eepts from the interior mutt have been larger than
was ANTICIPATED The shipment Las, Saturday was
email, less than half MILL n. and bank wants.
will lie strengthened this week by California arrival
announced by telegraph reaching 81 io0,000. The
banks have succeeded in keeping up the line Of loans
but is unlikely that the statement Of next week
i'll show some decrease. Tie circulation shows
nuctpation of half million, az is usua in the state
mept following dvider cay. In the deposit hne there
il natural increase tn small extent.
The following is comparative statement of the con-
dtioD of the Banks Of the City Of NewYOrk June 30
aud July z:
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The movement wss too limited bowever 10 Justify ssv 49,
uon OF e"osen and we Ill, repeat previous figures - IA
Ce,r ss,l1s Ri, iieSlioi bank rates ser a-c4 remit
sat iIa hn' With shipping documents sttschsd eos
nun &C., and Y cent disc 'ant Sight TAI cent pro
We understand that 81, 100000 out Of 1880 900
ogN en''ure mt mortgage bonds have besn exchanged
for the pew bonds extended ten years from July I,
1852 Coupon No. 1 Ia now being Paid, and the proc
pscts Of the road are encouraging. 80
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Total.
,n,v,-Tbe house occupisd by s. w. Roser

BURGI ARIys The house occupied by ). w. kosertus
tered on Sunday morning between and O'clock The
hy cutting piece glass from one OF the ifonS
noS and thereby inserting the bsad and nnf steo-
ns tie sah lot cutlery the progety o. ~. aoSs
IN ibout doing further dan Erdsy night ~ sstempt
90 "a 40 rob The mans.n Of Sheriff Wilet which To-
% made biz WY by offs ladder through upper
window In budding and although early IN the evening" ne
psds bu. that 10 sncidny discovered By TIA coah-
yb,n uuapng fror window He made for the adotn-
% uoas when The alarm given and he taken sNer
protrs.ed pursuit. In which general posse Of The neshbor
Teh,ra wet aer the capture carried his prisoner
WAGON down 10 one Of Cspt Poers sub stations Manhattan
Smith,
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is at the nstiga'ion of the Emperor Napoleon. TIE
mt venas nts Of Garibsld are, however, more rapid
Than 'bose Of diplomacy. Should be march upon Ma
'ies, the fall of the Bourbon dynasty ia certain To
stack Mesira would be useless sacrifice of life as
The garrison s bepmst in, and cam OF got out Of the
forts. II Naples falls, Messina falls, rs matter of
course
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-07-10

Dr.ru CAUSED BY FIRE-CRAcKEG.-on inc "a
inst little German lsd named Jscob vosh Snoe G ov 10
Pjc School No stopped TO see some boys @ 4,
SSr, One OF them l1ischieyousy placed igneJh IT.
49, The iscblrfihey he'd dons ran away sna uS
eow - S Of water The Injuries he received caused
H dsst On Sunday night Coroner sney hsS wbo caased the
nts:y veId,et of DE- ath from burnh was rcnoe'eu