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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
LETTER FROM OMEGA.

OMEGA, March 18th 1850.
Ed. Democrat.--Some time has elapsed since
gave you a sketch Of Omega andvicinity. This has
not been for want Of subject to write on, assure
you for TO say nothing about the big pay that the
miners getting for their work, there is the sub
ect of Spritualism that has created quite excite
ment up here, and an illustration Of the power Of
spirits in the mountains may not be uninteresting.
The manifestations that have seen are not very
Notwithstanding more than table tipping, &c.
being rather skeptical, have not joined the circle
In one house, where the most powerful medium re-
sdes the furniture is said to change its position at
any time that they may talk Of departed friends, or
rdicne the idea Of spirits leaving their mansions
above to visit this, as some term it, Godforsaken
country. They have gone so far as to blow horn
at the dead hour of night, so as to wake up all in
the neighborhood, and some Of the ungody actually
complain, and call 1t a downright nuisance. There
are four mediums here; one is writing medium,
and another processes to heal the the sck the 9th
er two are yet young in the business, but bid fair to
do wonders when they have had moro experience.
II matters keep on imagine Omega will soon be-
come noted place, and Stockton be well represent
ed by her citizens.
The Taylor Family gave performance here last
week. The local song was quite heary for some,
and though not particularly instructive il quite
amusing and good laugh is worth fifty cents any
time.
This is fast becoming sober, moral, and lrelg-
ious community. The Sons Of Temperance made
bold stand last winter and caught the greater part
Of the permanent residents. A man under the in
Auence OF liquor wonld be almost as great curios-
ity as white crows. Mr.. Bruner preached here
some time ago. since which, prayer meetings have
been kept up regularly twice week. Many who
had professed religion at home in the East but had
wandered from the pous teachings Of their younger
days, have now united in little band and appear
to enjoy themselves exceedingly. Mr.. Bruner will
be up again soon, and will find his little flock in
prosperous condition.
Any person who has family and would like to
locate in country town, will find this an excellent
place, and now is good time to buy diggings for
half their value as we are all impatient to get off
for Washoe,
Water is now abundant and miners are improv-
ing their time. believe all, without exception, are
getting well rewarded for their labor.
We were considerably startled by a shaking Of
the earth on Thursday last. 1t happened about IL
o'clock, A. NJ and the vibrations continued for sew
eral seconds. Yours, CHIPS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

A REMARKABLE WnL.-Mr. John Rose, re-
tired merchant of New York, whose death was
announced some weeks ago, makes a condi-
tional bequest of $3Oo,O0 to the City of New
York, for the education in agriculture Of indi-
gent white children. The condition is that a
corresponding sum should he appropriated by
the City, or raised by charitable contributions,
for the purchase and support OF farm in the
neigbborhood of New York, to be devoted TO
the education and training to agricultural pur-
suits of pauper children. If this purpose he not
carried out the 100000 goes to the American
Colonization Society, for the deportation and
support of free blacks in Liberia. The dece-
dent was bachelor, and bachelor brother Of
large wealth is constituted bis cole execntor,
with the remainder of his estate, about $780,
900, placed in his charge for benevolent and
charitable distribution. The only personal be-
quests are gift of $4,000 to his executor and
$1,000 to another brother, now advanced in
years. The whole value of the estate, princ-
pally in productive stocks, is reckoned at $780,
600. The foundation OF this large wealth was
laid in one of the Southern cities.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

CONGRESSIONAL PRINrNo.-On Februry 10th
John @. Rivss was before the Printing Investi-
eating Committee, and testified that he had
contract with G. w. Bowman, (editor of Bu-
ohanan's organ at Washington,) by which he
was to do the printing for Bowman, receiving
therefor two-thirds Of the amount paid by the
government, and Bowman one-thrd profit,
without incurring any responsibility. From
this il appears that Congress is paying one
third more than is necessary for printing The
surplus, under Buchanan's Administration has
been used as corruption fund to support par
ty organs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH q, 1860
Dean Of John v. watson.

Mr.. John v. Watson died ia this city on Sun
day, the 18th inst, at the residence Of Judge
Searls His death was OccasiOnsd BY an acci-
dental blow on the head, received on the 9th
Of February, Of which we have already given
the particulars. Mr.. Watson was native OF
Oxford county, Maine, where bis parents and
brothers and sisters now reside, and was about
thirty-two years Of age. BE came to Califor-
mia In 1853, aud has resided In Nevada most Of
the time since. or industrious and temperate
habits, modest and unassuming, he was esteem
Cd By all who knew him; and by his many
friends and acquaintances his loss is sincerely
dspiored. He was an exemplary member Of
The Masonic fraternity, and though far away
from those who were nearest and dearest to
him, he was surrounded by band Of brothers
whs ministered to his every earthly want, and
left nothing undone to restore him to health
ana usefulness. But death had marked him Tor
his prey; the Supreme Grand Master called
him hence, and In sadness and sorrow we sub
NIT TO the inexorable decree.
Mr.. Watson was also o member Of the Society
Of Good Templars, and during his sickness was
attended by q member of each Order. The
Coed Templars turned out in body aud at
tended bis funeral.
He was buried on Saturday afternoon. with
Masonic honors, and a large number Of citizens
attended the funeral services, and followed his
remains to their last resting place.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONAL bill declar-
ing that majority of the people of the State
voted for Constitutional Convention, and
providing for the election Of delegates to the
same, passed the Assembly on Thursday last.
by large majority The Official returns In the
Office of the Secretary Of State, show that q
majority of the people did not vote for q Con-
vsntion, and there was no evidence before the
Assembly to invalidate the correctness Of the
Official returns, except the report Of commit
tee, who state their belief that sufficient num-
bcr of votes we're thrown out by officers of elec-
tion to have given a majority for the measure.
There was but little opposition in the Assem-
bly, to the passage Of the bill, and there was no
discussion as to its merits. Should the bill pass
the Senate In its present form, and another
Constitution be adopted, fine opportunity will
be opened for the inauguration Of two State
governments, when the new Constitution is in
force. The Judges and other officers, who may
be thrown out Of Office, will bold that the whole
proceedings are Illegal, and refuse to give up
their positions. Many, toe, will favor the
claims Of the old officers, and between the two
sets, who is to decided Before the bill becomes
a law. evidence OF positive character should
be placed on record, showing beyond doubt
that q majority of the people who voted at the
last election cast their ballots for aConvention.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

writng-ior he told her he felt very sorry to have
all that cost heaped up against her. / remained
there until about eleven o'clock, when Martin came
back, and we went off together but made an ex-
cuse to get away from Martin, went back to Mrs.
G's. room, and staid till daylight. This occurred
last Wednesday night, after the evidence IN the
case had closed and before it had been argued by
the lawyers. received no money from Mrs. O.. l
didn't ask her for any. told Mr.. Ryan that the
Judge had not given US any charge not to converse
in regard to the case.
Mr.. Martin, who was absent while Green was
giving his evidence, then sworn, and his test-
mony substantially corroberated the statements Of
Green. He said Mrs. Gerhart told them that DR..
Sibly had offered her 81 900 for her mining claims
at Iowa HILL and that she would give anything she
had to beat Harry Cady. She made no direct offer
Of money, but witness considered It anIndirect offer
to bribe them, and told her they had no right to
talk about the case. The next morning, witness
missed his memorandum book, and supposing he
might have dropped It at the restaurant went there
about seven o'clock 70 find it he tapped ON Mrs,
G's door, and receiving answer went back to his
own room and there found the missing memoran-
dun book. He stated, positively that he had re-
ceiyed no money from Mrs. Gerhart. r
The testimony here closed, the case was submit
tod to the Court without argument, and the matter
taken under adyisement.
On Monday morning the two jurors were called
up by Judge Searls, who gave them severe lecture,
and spoke in inst terms Of the Nervousness of the
ofFense. He said it was matter Of doubt as to
whether they had received money from Mrs. Ger
hart but they had gone voluntarily TO her room, and
by their own admissions allowed her to hold out in
ducements to decide the case in her favor, and in
this respect had disobeyed the positive injunction Of
the Court, He told then in conclusion, that should
they ever be summoned to serve jury again in
his Court they had only to let it be known that they
were the Martin and tie Green implicated in this af
fair, and would at once be excused from serving in
any Court in which he was presiding. The judge
ment Of the Court was that they each be committed
to Jail for five days for contempt. The commitment
was handed to the Sheriff. who was ordered to see it
executed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

EARrHouAKE.-The shock of an earthquake
was felt in this place, on Thursday at quarter past
eleven O'Clock in the forenoon. The shock was
not very severe. but the vibrations continued
for eight or ten seconds, and the shaking was
very sensibly felt by those who happened to be
occupying the second stories of brick buildings.
The shock was felt on both sides Of the noun
tains, from Carson Valley to Sacramento, and
from Placerville to Yreka. The course of the
earthquake was from south to north.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

STEAMER WRRcKED--GREAT Loss OF LIFR.--
The Steamer Hungarian, from Queenstown,
bound for Portland, Me-, was wrecked off Cape
Race, Feb. goth. There were thirty-ive pas
seugers on board. all of whom. together with
the crew, were lost. The steamer lights were
seen at three O'Clock in the morning, with the
spars and pipes standing; but heavy sea was
running, breaking over the ship, and by 10 A.
N. oil had disappeared. Communication with
the ship was impossible.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
MArcnra.-We have reoelrsd from Massrs

MArcHEs-We have received from Msssrs.
]. T. Haviland & Co., case Of percussion
Matches" manufactured at their factory, foot
Of Q street, Sacramento. The matches are Of
. good quality, warranted TO stand dampness
or time, aud put up in boxes suitable for the
retail trade. They propose selling as cheap as
she imported article can be bought which af-
Eords interior traders an opportunity to assist
in building up home manufacturer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
CoNrRrBurrors TO THE WASHINGTON Mont

CoNTRrBUrIors TO THE WASHINGTON MoNU-
MEsT.-The National hatslligmcsr publishes list
of Post Offlee contributions to the Washing
ton Monument. and the amount sent by each.
In looking over the list, we end that San Fran
cisco takes the lead, and Nevada now stands
second. California is considerably ahead of
any other State, and we presume consdera-
Die amount has been sent from this coast which
had not been received when the list was pub
lishsd. The following is the list for California,
showing the amount sent from each Post OGice
IN the gtate:
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

ATLANTIC PAPERs-We are indebted to J. E.
Hamliu, of Broad Street Book Store, for the
New York Herald, Tribune, Boston Journal,
and Philadelphia Press, received by the Sonora;
also, 10 G. W. Welch, of the Pioneer Book
Store, for the New York Times and st. Louis
Republican.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

ST. PATRIcK's BALL-The ball given by N.
Sullivan, at the Ball Court, in honor of st.
Patrick's Day, was largely attended and pass
ed OF in the best style. An excellent supper
was served up at the New York HOTEL and the
festivities we're kept up till daylight
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

ISsANE.--Mrs. Cornelia MsHenry, Spanish
woman, who has lately become insane was
brought up from Grass Valley yesterday, by
ber husband, with the view Of getting an order
to have her sent to the Asylum at Stockton.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

STATE PArERs.-We are under obligations to
Jno. Pattison, of the Pioneer Express, for the
DOwnieville papers Of Saturday; also, to Mas
ters Geo. 4 WIN. Stone for the usual supply of
San Francisco dailies.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

"THE CoMPosnoR' '-This is the title of
neat little quarto, edited and published by
Geo. H. Pettis, at San Francisco, and devoted
to the interests Of the craft. IL is published
monthly at one dollar per annum.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
Growth OF the RonnbIlc.

The New York Herald has beeu figuring up
the population Of the United States, and makes
a much higher estimate than we have seen from
any other source. Baslng calculation upon
the general average increase per cent, in the
twelve States aud six Territories in which a
census has bosn taken since 1850, il Ia estima-
ted that the national census 70 be taken this
year will give total of over thirty-fcur mil
lions of inhabitants being an increase of over
eleven millions since 1850. The increase in
the old free States, since 1850, is put down at
the rate Of 335 per cent; in the old slave States
at the rate Of so per cent; in five of the North
western States at The rate of 60 per cent; Texas
at the rate of 100 per cent, and Iowa and Cali
fornia at the rate Of 200 per cent, which give
Il. 81 -.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
Total. "a, $50, ,O5

This estimate gives a larger population than
the census returns will be likely to show. Ac-
cordlng to the ratio Of increase, as shown by
the several censuses taken since 1890, the pop
ulation of the United States doubles once in
about twenty-three years; and estimating on
this basis the census of 1860 will give total
population of between thirty-one and thirty.
two millions. We have noticed several esti-
mates made by well-informed statisticans, and
none of them have exceeded thlrty-two millions
as the present population, and some estimates
come down TO thirty millions.
The Secretary of the Interior has already is
sued preliminary instructions to the census
marshals. They are required to commence
operations on the first Of June, and to complete
the wers in every State and Territory within
the shortest practicable time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

A Destructive FIRE occurred at Danville,
Ky, Feb 22d. Eighty buildings, including,
three churches and the court house, were de-,
stroyed, and the loss is stated at quarter of a
million.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

MARYsvmL ELEcrIoN.-The municiple cleo
tion of Marysville took place on Monday. The
candidates on the "Citizens Ticket" with the
exception of the Marshal and Assessor, were
elected. About fifteen hundred votes were
cast.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

REsIGNED.-Harry ]. Thornton has resigned
Abe once of District Attorney for Sierra conn
~, and Alex. W. Baldwin has been appointed
10 OIL the vasancy until the next general cleo
tion.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

DANIEL FANsHAw, said to have been the old
est and wealthiest printer in the United States,
died at Yorkville, N, Y, Feb. 2lst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

GEoLooIcAL SuRvEr.-The bill providing for
geological survey Of the State has passed the
Assembly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21

CHERIFF'S sALE.-Whereas, on tho 18th
- day Of March, A D., 1860 final judgment and De-
rendered in the District Court of the Fourteenth
Judicial District Of the State of California in and for the
County Of Nevada, against JOHN SULLIVAN, and in
favor of TIMOTHY SULLIVAN, for the sum Of six hun
dred and nineteen delars and twenty cents principal
debt with interest the principal at the rate OF three
per cent per month from the rendition Of Judgment until
paid, together with all costs OF suit
And whereas the said 18th day of March A. n. 1850
II was ordered and decreed by the said Court that the
Mortgage set forth in plaintiffs complaint be foreclosed
and the property therein described, to wit All the
divided fourth Of the mining claims Of the Nevada
Company, situated the east side Of Moore's Flat in
the county Of Nevada and State of California lying be-
tween the Bakeslee Mining Claims, and the Shot Gun
Mining Claims together with the water water ditch and
water privileges thereunto belonging and the tools and
implements of mining thereunto belonging;
Notice is hereby given that Wednesday the 1lth DAY
Of April A. D. 1860, between the hours of O'Clock M
and O'Clock P. NJ, will sell all the right title and in
terest and claim of said John Sullivan in and to the above
described property at the Court House door in Nevada
city at public auction for cash in hand to the highest
and best bidder 70 satisfy said execution and costs
j. B. VAN HAGEN, Sheriff n. C.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-03-21
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

Geo. 1. Lammon is our authorised Agent for this
oy. He viii deliver the DEMOCRAT TO subscribers, and
suthorzed to receive subscriptions, &C.
and collect and receipt for the same.
0seavfnn Hoogs is cur Agent for San Trancisco.
He Il authorized to receive advertisements, and collect
sad Keeeipt for the same.
A. Badlam. Jr., is our Agent ct Sacramento, to
rsesiVe I'D Advertisements and collect for the same
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-10-12
Sherman M. Booth Re-Arrested.

S. NJ. BooTH, was arrested at Berlin on
Monday night by Deputy U. S. Marsha!
TAYLOR, and farmer residing in the vicin
ity of Berlin, and arrived in Milwaukee at
about four o'clock the following morning
BooTu had been to a Republican meeting
and was going away from the meeting in
between two handsome looking ladies,
when officer TAYLOR, and his assistant
stepped up to BooTH, and Informed him
that he was their prisoner.
BoorH attempted to get hold of his i'm
plements of destruction, but was prevent
ed. The ladies in company with BoorH,
at first seemed to feel greater soicitude 70.
the officer and his companion, than for
their prisoner, and stepping off cried out
to them, Don't you touch him Look
out For he is armed, and is a very
brave man, lie carries dangerous weap-
onsw This, however, had no. the effect
to deter them, and they hurried him into
a buggy which they had near by, and
drove him rapidly to the depot. BoorH
was armed with a revolver and bowie
knife, aud made the most desperate resis
lance.
On arriving in Milwaukee, BooTH WAS
Immediately taken to the Custom House,
where he was safely lodged. The Shang-
hais of Milwaukee were much surprised on
hearing the news of his arrest, but did not
offer any resistance.
Since BoorH's escape in August last,
L. S. Marshal LEWIS has worked unliring-
" to secure the knaye, who has been
hanging about among bis abolition friends
threatening to shoot the first man that
should attempt to arrest him, but with all
his threats he has been taken and is now
where he deserves to be.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1860-10-12

After referring in eloquent terms to the
distinguished services of the illustrtRs
Senator, Which has made him the idol not
only Of the citizens of his own State, but
of the people of the whole country, Col.
Taylor presented Mr. Douglas.
As soon as the wild enthusiasm with
which he was received subsidized
Mr.. Douglas said:
Nh. CHAIRMAN-I will not attempt to
suppress the emotions of grateful heart
10 response to this hearty welct me and
brilliant reception. In the performance of
my public duties, upon the boisterous sea
of political life, 1t has been my fortune to
encounter those storms and adverse cur
rents which threatened to destroy all ex-
posed to them. 1t is for you, my fellow
citizens, to determine whether have ever
quailed before the storm ("never W, or
have permitted the good old Democratic
ship to drift into the malstrom of Adolf
tionism or to be wrecked upon the break
ers of disunion. Qmmense applause and
cries of Never, never, never.") 1t has
always been my aim, whenever have
held the helm, TO guide tue ship BY the
lights and according to the chart of the
Constitution. ('Good, good, and renewed
applause.)
Nowhere in the whole country has the
yicissitudes of political fortune and the
alterations Of popular favor and folly
been more frequent and brief than in Chi
cage; but the light Of the morning has al
ways rapidly succeeded to the darkness
Ct night, and the bright rays of the sun
have chased away he mists and fogs
which obscured the horizon, and rendered
plain to the vision of all impartial men the
path OF duty and of patriotism. Cheers.
Never have my convictions Of duty
been more clear or my determination to
maintain them more resolute than in this
great contest for the peace of the country
and the perpetujty OF the Union. Ere
merdou- and prolonged cheering.
shall reserve for to- morrow the exami-
nation Of the principles and measures
which believe best calculated 70 produce
those objects, In the mean time my heart
is too fail of gratitude to my fellow citi-
zens for this brilliant and unrivalled dem
onstration, and my physical system too
much exhausted to detain you longer. |
thank you from the bottom of my heart
for this imposing and magnificent recep.
ton.
We are unable, IN the brief time and
space that are left US tonight to do any
thing like justice to this grand reception,
which may be truly said TO have been un-
surpassed, unparalleled, in the modern
history of our country.