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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17
Peun.,yuna tutors, 70 his friend. in bis own hotel.

Pennsylvania utters, TO his friends in bis own hotel
the current opinion Of the country in regard to
the imbecilty Of Virginia in the face Of the John
Brown rid, and be- is wsylsid and msltreated 10
the Capitol grounds by fuuctonaries high in office,
and Washington lauds the assalants and jeers at
the aseailed.
Do such cowardly creatures, does such demon
szed community, deserve any forbearance from
freemeni Ia il fit spot, and are such the fit Gus
to6ians Of the Capital Of the Republic' The coun-
try demands that these outrages, and their parent
cause cease to exist or that the seat of government
be removed to spot where freedom OF opinion, OF
speech, of publication. Of lOcOmOtion. can DO re-
spected.
The Capital could hardly be established ina more
detestablc locality than waaGpston. Originally a
swamp and quagmire, the Climate is execrable,
engepdering rheumatism, chills and fever, pneumo-
MIA, bronchitis, and cognate diseases. AS to the
public buildings, erected and being erected, even
were they to be utterly abandoned we doubt
whether this would ultimately be dollars loss to
the country. They are to the last degree il-eon'
triyed To complete such as ore unfinished, upon
lle sChit noh CoutrilPiotcui Oooe moA" N-"" W
erect entirely new buildings of suitable descriptions
elsewhere. They are mere sinks OF jobbery and
corruption. Therefore, We trust Congress will not
vote dollar to 20 on with them until the country
sees whether the crimes and vlIsinies of which we
complain ore to cease. And, il they do not and it
should be finally resolved to change the Capital,
then, az the new location would doubtless be Access
sible from Washington by vessels if any of the ma
terials in the existing structures were worth
transporting thither, they could be taken down, re-
moved, and used in the new edifces AT all events,
Congress should not sink another dollar in the pres
ent public buildings until these questions are de-
temibed-nOt dollar.
We have an able Committee in the House OF Rep
resentatiyes upon the District of Columbia
majority of its members are Republicans. They
are all men of ability Will they take action in the
premisesY The country will expect it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17

Hampshire INDUCED in strong condemnatory
criticism on the works Of art about Washing
ton, apropos to an appropriation Of $1,000 to
inaueurate an equestrian statue Of Washington on
the god inst HIS speech, or some other influence,
reduced the appropriation TO 5000. Mr. Brown
Of Mississippi closed the proceedings BY giving no.
tce of an act to break down Popular Sovereignty
in Kansas, by Furnishing ohenses against SLAVE
property in that Territory. Dir. Brown is dear
lover of Slavery, and guards it with an incendiury
vigilance.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17

them do not get poison into his cup, or stiletto
under his cuirass at no distant dsy, be may esteem
hipself lucky. As to the official Pspsl power it
self Csrdinel AntoneIr included, we do not see but
il must keep on nominally good terms with the ag-
tating Emperor until, ia the progress Of the wheei
of events, it may get chance to stab him under
the fifth rib, without being particu arly conspicuous
while performing that friendly operation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17

We once more remind our readers that the meet
ing of sympathy with the cause Of Italian National
Independence will take place this evening at the
City Assembly Rooms. The occasion of the meet
ing is one that appeals to every American heart,
and some of the most popular orators are expected
to address the assemblage. 1t has been rumored
that subscription would be started at this meet
ing, but We learn that no such thing is intended.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17
Cassizs III. CIay's Speech.

g. CIRCULATE THE DOCUMENTS.
Mr.. Gays speech at the Cooper Institute VIII %
published entire in tO-day's SrAI-WEEKLY TEisVsA'
an extra edition Of which viii be printed TO supply
orders. Price, csnsi 81 SO per 100; $50 per ,oOo'
II by mail one cen, each in addition must be sent TO
prepay postage.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17

The cireulation Of Tx WEEKLY TRIBUNE has
,h.d .s enormous number Of 2l3vO0 copies and Ia the
Wv best medium through which advertisers ca0 reach al parts
~ the world IT very Large circulation among country ns
eAsnss and valuable medium through whiea meg
- r...h country ssAlsrA Advertisements inserted At
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17

TRENfOk, InUIsUHyl FtU TO i'y0s
The Ssuate has passed the bill 10 extend the New
jersey Central Railroad, and authorizing new raul
road from Hcboken 10 Newark.
II is confidently asserted that the 6rt named wiz
pace the House, aud that the chances favorable i
The other.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-17
Ne,w1lnrk DAILY Gtibrnse
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IL. 1850.
TO CORRESPONDENTS

We ch1nct undertake rejected Communications 800
No notice taken Of Anony Communication ns
intended for insertion must be- authenticated o the
Of the wrernot necessarily TOT puoncs
tion, but o. guaranty for his good faith
Baspsss foz TkIBIsB should In al csset b sd
dlebsed 10 HOMAGE GkKnLKT Co.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16

The Nevada Library Association has just
added seVenty-seven volumes ts itS list Of
books. The selection was made by Mr. Chas.
Marsh, aud consists of the following works:
Lord Elgin's China Layard's Ninevah; Cele-
brated Characters; Marble Faun, by Haw-
thorns; Life Struggle; Arabian Nights; Beech.
er's Appeal; Life Without; Poe and his Critics,
"a new work.; Money King, by SAKE; Dickens
Works, rs vols. Lord Byrons Life and Let
ters, by Moore; Cavalier, by Bird; Life Of Mel
son Diary Of Physician, 3 vols. Robinson
CrusOe; Corinne; Dante's Inferno; New Priest
Of Conception Bay, vols; Humanics; Ten
Thousand Year; Commonwealth; Honduras;
History Of the Girondists vols. Old Regime;
Mother Goose, (new work. Aurora Leigh, by
Mrs. Browning History Of Woman, 2 vols;
Julian; Aurelan; Notes Ambrosianae, vols.
Lavingro, by Borrow Vathik Knights and
their Days; Ancient Ballads; Criminal Trials of
Scotland, vols. Bucaccio's Decamoran; Bohn
Library, 8 vols.
The prospects OF the Association are much
brighter at present than they have been at any
former period since its organization Itslibrary
now contains about ZOO volumes Of we'll Sc
lected books, Including the works Of most Of
the standard British and American authors.
The association has, also, had quite an acces-
sion of new members within the last few weeks;
the commu nifty generally seems, at last, to be
awakened to its Importance, and to take an
interest in its welfare; and we are satisfied that
during the coming year its progress will be
much more rapid than it ever has been. With
its present number of members II will DO able,
from the proceeds Of monthly dues, to purchase,
at least one hundred dollars worth of books
every three months; but as the library increases
in size, the inducement for persons to join be-
comes greater, and it is confidently expected
that the number Of members will DO do ublcd
within year. The institution Is certainly
laudble one. II we'll sustained 1t will reflect
much credit upon our city, besides afording
source Of enjoyment and improvement to its
members. The cost of membership is only five
dollars initiation fee, and q monthly due Of
Gfty cents. Nearly every person in this CON-
munity can command that sum; aud who knows
how to invest that amount of money more
proftably than by joining this association.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16

THE COLUMBIA HILL CINNABAR.-The editor
Of the San Juan Press has visited the locality Of the
reported quicksilver discovery, Columbia Hill.
The substance called cnnabar, he thinks, to be
nothing more than decomposed surface slate rock
forming clay and redeemed by oxide Of iron. 1t
would probably make good brick, but the Press man
failed to wiring any quicksilver from it. Others,
however, have been more fortunate, and the sofI
rock is still believed to be cnnabar 1t is stated
that the rayine in which the lead" was struck was
mined for gold as long ago as 1858, quicksilver be-
ing used and likely wasted. Some Of this quicksil
yer probably permeatsd the decompossd rock. be-
came divided into minute glObules, and has thu.
deceived and excited whole community, A ricl
quartz vein has recently been discovered near tn,
supposed quicksilver mine,
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16
n,.,,,,,,e orR.speet to Henry Meredith.


Az meeting of the members Of the Bar Of Neva-
da County, on Tuesday May 18th 1860, on motion
Of d. Belden ESQ.,, announcing the death Of Henry
Meredith, late a member Of the Nevada bar, ms
Honor. Niles Searls, District Judge, was chosen
Chairman, and Thsmas P. Hawley, Esq, as Secre-
tary Of the meeting.
On motion, A. B. Dibble,' J. r. Mcconnell and
d. Belden, were appointed committee TO oraII res
olu.ions expressive Of the feelings q II sn
members OF the Nevada bar, upon the death OF Hen
]. r Mcconnell, ESQ.,. on behalf Of said commit
tee, presented the following resolutions, and moved
their adoption: L..
RosoEred. That among the many affective dispen-
sations with which it has pleased God to visit us
from time to time, are especially called upon TO
deplore the death of Henry Meredith Esq, late
member Of the Nevada bar, who lost his life on the
18th of the present month, while engaged IN tine de-
fence of the people of Utah Territory against tns
savages. =
Resolved, That his conduct as a man, and as a
LAWYER when in our midst conciliated in the highest
degree our friendship and esteem, and that his gal
liant and heroic death on the field OF battle, are IN
accordance with the promise Of his character and
past life.
ResoIred, That we, his brethren Of the Nevada
bar deeply lament the death OF Henry Mereolth,
and that we will cherish grateful recollection
of his manifold virtues as a man, citizen, ana a
leading member Of the bar.
Resolued, That we deeply sympathize with the
relatives and friends of the deceased and tender
them our cordial coincidence, in their sad bereave-
ment.
Resotred, That these resolutions be presented in
open Court, with request to his Honor the presd-
ing Judge that they be entered upon the records OF
the District Court Of Nevada county, and that cop
les thereof be transmitted to the relatives of the de-
ceased.
After appropriate remarks relative to the good
character of the deceased, by Mcssrs. Mcconnell,
Belden, Hill and Hawley, the resolutions were unan-
imously adopted, and on motion, ordered to be
signed by the chairman and secretary and published
in the newspapers of Nevada county, and also in
Union and Standard OF Sacramento. The meeting
then adjourned.
NILES SEARLS, Chm.
THos. p HAwLHY, Sec'y.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16
GRASS VALLEY 1rrMs.-ws find the following

GRASS VALLEY ITRMs.-Ws find the following
items in the Grass Valley National Of Saturday:
One night last week, thief entered the residence
of DIR. Tompkins, on Church street, and succeeded
in obtaining about thirty dollars worth Of jewelry,
belonging to Mrs. Tompkins.
On the high hill overlooking the town from the
west building is being constructed under the
pieces Of Miss Compton, for the education Of young
ladies'. The structure is spacious, surmounted with
a cupola, and seems in every way designed for the
end in view.
The Grass Valley Library Society is in thrifty
and vigorous condition, out of debt and frequently
makes important additions. The society is laying
good bedrock, by purchasing with but few excep-
tons, no books save these which comprehend the
very best literature,
A rich quartz ledge was discovered on Thursday,
oy some placer miners, just above what was Judge
Walshs mill-dam. Specimens Of pure gold admi-
rabe to look upon and OF great richness, have been
taken out. A thousand dollars was asked for a
piece not exceeding half cubic foot in volume, and
we should not be surprised were it worth more.
Quartz is decidedly up this season. There is not
lode to the best Of our information, that is not
yielding profit, and some yielding enormously.
Messrs. Watt & Judd recently crushed sixty tons,
which yielded $l43 to the ton The mine Scadden
Co. continues to pay largely their rock averages
from $50 to 800 per ton and the ground is easy to
work. piece of quartz was taken oG. the other
day weighing about thirty pounds, which yielded
over $500.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16

The news received by the Poney Express,
relative to the proceedings Of the Charleston
Convention, is very meagrs and unsatisfactory.
The telegraph wires have been in operation
constantly 10 sending dispatches in relation to
the Indian difficulties in Western Utah, eonse-
qusntly we were unable to obtain even o sy-
nopsis Of the proceedings. It appears, however,
that the delegates from Eve or six Of the South
ern States had witbdrawn-in consequence Of
the Convention refusing to adopt slave-sode
plank in the platform-and organized sepe-
rate Convention The Convention then ball oted
nfty.nine times, under the two.thirds rule Of all
States, but no candidate receiving the rsqui-
site number of votes, the Convention adjourned
to meet at Baltimore.
The above information was received by tele-
graph, yesterday forenoon. The following,
which is another account Of the same proceed
ings we copy from the Marysville Democrat, Of
yesterday:
Charleston Convention rejected the majority
report, protecting all tho rights of property
against Con gressi0nal or Territorial legislation,
and wherever Federal authority extends, where.
upon Alabama, Mississippi, Florida and Texas
withdrew entirely, and South Carolina. Georgia,
Arkansas and Delaware, partially, forming
Southern Con vention.
The regular Convention balloted LIST and I'd
inst under rule Of two.thirds of all the States.
Fifty.seven ballots without choice, and Doug
las highest vote 1921 His lowest, after %
ballots, 1914. Last ballot, Douglas, 1914
Guthrie, |; Lane, le; Hunter, 2OA; Dickinson,
2; Davis, /. Nineteenth ballet, California gave
Lane 8, and Dickinson /.
Convention adjourned on the Sd inst, to
meet at Baltimore, June 18th.
Southern Convention voted an address and
resolutions for q Southern Convention, to be
held at Washington, June 1ltb.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16

HORRIBLE DEATH.-The Humboldt Times learns
that young man named Ward, who had been for
many months in the employ of Chas. MeAlster, on
Salt river, in that county, killed on April SOth
under the following circumstances
He had been narrowing some ground in field
and had started with the harrow to the house. The
harrow was too wide to pass through the gate lead
ing out of the field. Mr., Ward turned it up on one
edge side, and as the horses passed through the
gate they took fright and started the harrow catch
ing in its fall the head of Mr.. Ward. One Of the
teeth penetrated his skull and in this condition the
team ran away with HIM tearing him to pieces.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16
Tribute of Respect.

At special meeting Of Union Lodge No. 4, I. o.
of G. r., held at Temperance Hall, Saturday
May 9TH 1860, the Committee appointed to prepare
and report resolutions in relation to the death Of
Mary Clark, member Of said Lodge-submitted the
following preamble and resolutions, which we're
unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS II hath pleased Divine Providence to remsve
from midst in the morning Of her life esteemed
Sister, MARY CLARK, therefore,
Resolved That the members OF this Lodge do most sim
cersy the loss Of deceased sister whose whole
life was beautiful illustration Of Faith Hope and Char
ity."
ResolUd That her example In life worthy the int
tation OF all Good Templas aud that will ever cherish
lively remembrance Of her patience edesty and moral
worth.
ResolpedThat do tender TO her bsreaved relatives
much profound sympathy and coincidence, and that
ia token respect to the memory of departed sister
Our Charter be draped in black and such members
the usual badge Of mourning for tho period Of thirty days
J.. W. WILLIAMS.
A. II. PARKER
GEO. s. HUPP.
Committee.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16

The Grass Valley Mad onal, Of the 9th inst,
in paragraph which had escaped our notice,
advises US to give neighbor Waite little en-
enlargement when be manfssls wish to en-
brace q sound political creed. We have been
aware for some time that neighbor Waite was
In q "transitory condition, /" and have been anx-
iously watching to see which way he was likely
to fall. AT one time we thought he exhibited
a disposition TO embrace Democracy, but have
long since become convinced that We were in
error. A thorOugh.going old line Wing can
never become good Demooras-it's not in the
nature of the beast. The few remaining mem
bers of that defuncs party are rapidly gravita-
ting towards Buchananism or Sewardism, aud
between the two there il little difference and
nothing to choose. There are some men who
became attached to the old Wing party by ac-
cident, but never really belonged there; of them
there is some hspe-in fact. the most OF them
have already avowed their adhesion to Demo-
cratic principles. But neiEhbor Waite is not
one of these II Democratic principles prevail
aICharleston, and Douglas is the nominee, we
shall be certain TO find him battling for the
nominee of the Chicago Convention; but II, I'M
happily, tho Charleston Convention should re-
pudiate the principles of Democracy, and the
contest be narrowed down between JEFF. Davis
and Seward, we fear neighbor Waite will find
himself in the condition of the stupid animal
that stood between two bundles of bay until it
starved to death--the principles aud candidates
Of both parties would suit him so exactly that
no would not be able to make q choice until
after the contest was decided.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16

THE WAsHoE MINEs.-We have been permitted
to make the following extract from private letter,
dated at Virginia City, May 9th The letter is from
former resident Of Nevada to friend in this place:
arrived here last Thursday, and have visited
Carson City. Silver City and Gold Hill. cannot
say much concerning the mining interests at pres
emit There is but little speculation, owing to the
absence Of San Francisco spectators who have been
scared OIL by the excitement consequent upon claims
being, jumped. Claims have deprecated, but the
metal Is here and they will go up again. especially
when the shipments Of ore are reported; and that
VIII DC ere long l have not had time to examine,
or locate any claims, but may do so during the week
in case remain here. l do not think the mineral
resources of this place and vicinity will be known
for years. Scarcely day passes that some new
ledge is not discovered. The country abounds in
silver, lead, gold and copper believe, and il they
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16
FIGHT WITH INDIANs-sLAUGHTE OF
AMERICANS.

FIGHT WITH INDIANs-sLAUGHTE OF
AMERICANS.
Dispatches were received here on Sunday af-
ternoon, from Virginia City, stating that some
seventy or eighty Americans had been killed 10
an Indian 6ght, somewhere in the Washoe coun-
try. We give all the intelligence we have been
able 10 procure, in regard to this deplorable
affair, which is mostly derived from private dis
patches. 1t appears that several attachments
had started cut from Genoa, Carson City and
the Virginia diggiugs, to protect the frontier
settlements, and punish the Indians for the late
massacre Of whites near the great bend Of Car
son river. They camped at the bend Of the
TruskOe on Friday night, and Saturday morn
ing started on the trail for Pyramid Lake. The
foroo consisted Of about one hundred men, un-
der command OF Major Ormsby. Between three
and four o'clock in the afternoon, they were
met by large body Of Indians, judged to be
two thousand strong, who fred on the line from
ambuecade, while under march. Maj. Ormsby
then gave orders TO charge, and the troops
were quickly surrounded BY Indiana. The am
muntion of the troops was soon exhausted,
and the Indians, seeing this, closed in and fred
voley after volley upon them
All accounts agree that nearly all the volun-
teers were cut Of. One dispatch stated that
the company consisted Of one hundred and five
men; that twenty-four had returned, and all the
others we're supposed to have been slaughtered.
But no list Of the killed has yet been received,
and it is to be hoped that the FIRST reports will
prove 10 have been exaggerated. Among those
known to have been killed, are Major Ormsby,
an old trader and pioneer, aud Henry Meredith,
q welLknown citizen Of Nevada. One dispatch
stated that VIM. f. Anderson, Col. G. W. Whit
man, and his son Henry Whitman, were in the
company; but dispatch was received here yes
tcrday, by G. W. Hill, from A. Mcdonald, sta
ting that Whitman didn't 60 out. AS nothing
further has been heard of Mr.. Anderson il is
feared that be is among the killed. son of
Judge Baldwin, aged about sixteen, who was
with Meredith, was wounded and reported to
have died at Carson City, but later dispatches
state that he is safe. John NOyes, who former
ly resided at Snow Point is among the killed.
1t appears that the fight took place about ten
miles south Of Pyramid Lake, near the lower
crossing OF Truckee, and some forty or fifty
miles north of Carson City.
The cause of this sudden outbreak, we can
only conjecture. Some attribute it to tho in
Hucnce OF the Mormons; and others to the re-
cent murder of Winnemuck, the head chief Of
the Pahutes, by white man. Whatever may
have been the cause. the slaughter OF the whites
will be fearfully avenged.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-05-16
"Deuglas or any other Pusillaninaous
MonRreI.0

"Douglas or any other Pusillaninaous
MongrcI."
We quote the above from article in the Ne
vada Journal, Of the llth inst, and give 1t as q
specimen Of the arguments that are being used
BY the enemies Of Democracy against the great
leader aud representative of the principles of
The Democratic party. II is difficult to reply
10 mere epithet, but we ask In the name Of
dccency and honesty, what has Douglas ever
done to merit the application Of such term !
During his long and brilliant political career,
he has ever boldly avowed his opinions upon
ell public questions, and manfully and vigor-
eusly maintained his positions. Men may hon.
estly differ with Douglas in opinion, but no one
can honestly apply to him such an epithet as
quoted above. The fearless maintenance Of his
opinions has arrayed against him revengefal
administration on the one hand, and a power.
full sectional organization on the other. The
followers of Seward and of Buchanan have
alike made him the mark for their deadliest
shafts. and though disagresng upon all other
matters they are now vieiag with each other in
heaping the most vindictive abuse upon the
man OF the people. Had Douglas gulped down,
without questioning their correctness, the mar
rev, bgoted. and sectional doctrines of either
the Massachusetts, or South Carolina political
schools, be might easily have secured the friend
ship OF At least one batch of his enemies. A
"pusillanimoua mongrep would swallow We
~ nsussous dose rather than place himself in q
hostile attitude against such fearful odds; and
the fact that Douglas has placed himself In OPP
position to both sectional parties, rather than
surrender his principles, proves that he pos
sesses moral courage superior to that of al
most any public man now living. With equal
" as much reason, the epitbet might have been
applied to Jefferson, Hamilton, Jackson, or
Clay, as IL 10 now applied to Stephen A. Doug.
Les.