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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

LATE PROM VIRGINIA CITY.-We find the
annexed items in the Territorial Enterprise,
of Feb. 10th:
Senator Gwn has written TO Captain
Mead, and says: Il have introduced the
Nevada Territorial bill. which has passed
second reading, and il the Government is
not broken up, will undoubtedly become q
law"
Considerable efforts are being made to
work the Humboldt and Pyramid Lake dis
trcts during the coming summer. From the
former district there has been some very
rich rock produced. 1t will no doubt cause
quite an immigration there as soon as the
weather will permit.
The high wind which prevailed here on
Sunday night last caused some considerable
damage. The house known as Fort O'Rei
ly, daring the Indian war, had the roof all
blown off. Welch's brick house. situated
near the Central mill, was completely de-
strOyed.
The Rich Company have erected fort on
their claim near the DEVILS Gate. and give
forth that they will resist any attempt by
the st. Louis Company TO dispOsses them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

TExAs.-An unauthorized Convention in
Texas has passed secession ordinance
The Convention was not called by any legal
authority, and the delegates were elected
by those only who favor secession and a
union with other Southern States. The
friends of the Union and the Lone Star
party refused to participate in the election,
lest they should be regarded as indirectly
sanctiOning the movement. 1t is generally
believed that the Lone Star party are more
numerous than either of the others; their
object being TO set up an independent gov
ernment, and then commence the work Of
conquering Mexico.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
asnnna,nn CHECKED.

According to dispatch received by The
last Pony, The secessionisss have been COM
pIetely routed in Virginia. The election
for delegates to the State Convention was
held on the 4th inst, and it appears that
the dsunionists only elected thirty or forty
members. To the friends of the Union,
this is the best news that has reached us
from the East for many months.
Heretofore the disuniOnists, by adroit
management, have carried everything their
own way. They knew that the action OF
one State would have more or less indu-
ence upon the States adjoining, and having
control of the Legislatures Of most of the
Southern States, they called Conventions
first in those most likely to elect majority
of secession delegates. Having succeeded
in one after another of the Cotton States,
they next tried their hand in Virginia,
which was supposed to be more deeply tine
tured with disunionism than any other ol
the border slave States, aud there they have
met with their first defeat. Had the election
in Virginia been held next after that 10
South Carolina, it is not probable the dis
unionsts could have carried either Georgia,
Alabama or Louisiana, and for that reason
the people of the Old Dominion we're not
called upon to express their sentiments at
the polls until after other States bad voted.
Six of the Cotton States have passed se-
cession ordinances, and their example will
doubtless be followed by Texas, and possi-
bly, by Arkansas. But the result of the
vote in Virginia will check the progress Of
secession in the other border States, and
give the friends of the Union time to rally
in its defense.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
EVENING, FEB. %, 1861.
DEAr. DUMB AND BLIND AssYLUM.-From

DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND AssYLUM.-From
The first annual report of the managers Of
the Deaf, Dumb and Blind ASYLUM, of San
Francisco, it appears that the total receipts
of the institution, from March lst, 1860, to
February 1st, 1851, were S6,O27 10; expen.
ditures, s5,23O OF. The receipts we're most
ly from festivals, donations, and collections
in churches, only $3.50 being received from
pupils. There are now seventeen deaf and
dumb, and FIVE blind pupils receiving in
struction at the institution. On Friday last
a bill passed the Senate appropriating
$4,000 for the benefit of the institution, to
enable the managers to erect suitable
building.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

MONTGOMERY C0NvENTToN.-The Conven.
tiOn of the seeding States had met at Mont
gOmery, Alabama, and elected Howell Cobb
President. This Convention was called for
the purpose Of organizing Cotton Confed-
eracy, and it was the intention to have the
government established and in full blast,
before the 4th of March next. In carrying
out their programme the secesslonists will
encounter many unexpected difficulties
which will become more and more apparent
as the Convention progresses with its bust
ness,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
I.ArER ~ THE PONY.

We have dates from st. Louis, by Pony
Express, to the 9th inst All was quiet at
latest accounts, aud no collisiOn bad taken
place between the Federal and State au-
tborities.
Ex-President Tyler bad been chosen
President of the Washington Convention,
and made highly conservative speech,
which has strengthened the hopes of the
Union men. The Convention is Increasing
in public favor, additional States having
sent delegates, and the Union feeling is ex-
tending since the result of the Virginia
election IL known.
Nothing has been done in Congress to-
wards settlement of the national troubles.
1t is reported that johnson, of Tennessee,
and Wigfall of Texas, are going to fight a
duel.
The Florida troops have been withdrawn
from Pensacola, having. according to re-
port, concluded truce with Lieut.. Slemmer
the commander in Fort Pickens. They
probably deemed it imprudent TO attack the
fort
Col. Hayue, having presented the ultima
tum of South Carolina to the President, left
for Charleston. and the public are waiting
to see what Gov Pickens will do.
A bin suspending the mail service IN the
seeding States, bad passed the House Of
Representatives by a large majority.
The President has nominated Attorney
General Black for Judge of the Supreme
Court, in place of the late Judge Daniel.
More revenue cutters have been seized al
New Orleans, and some forts in Arkansas
are reported TO have been taken by the
State troops.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

The TRIAL on REV. Mr.. TAYLoR.-Bish-
op Kip has notified Rev. Mr.. Taylor Of the
verdict of the ecclesiastical court, which is,
that be be deposed from the ministry. This
is not an expulsion from the church, but the
ministerial robes are formally to be strip.
ped from him. 1t remains for the Bishop to
notify Mr.. Taylor Of the time and place for
pronouncing the sentence. Mr. Taylor, ii
is said, is about to apply to the Bishop for a
new trial, on the several grounds that his
judges were prejudiced, had expressed an
opinion, and that the sentence is cruel aud
unjust.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

AN ENGLISH VIEW OF SECEssIoN.-The
Liverpool Post, journal Of great ability,
and better posted on American affairs than
most of the English papers, says, in regard
to the disunion movement:
Perhaps, rightly considered, the present
movement is palpable proof of the strength
of the American Constitution. There is
something hlse rank rebellion in South
Carolina. Civil war is talked OF, and the
Government is Inactive or trimming, yet
everything goes on as if nothing was the
matter. Trade is brisk, the banks are lib
eral, and money tolerably plentiful. In
any other country there wOnld be COM
mercal panic. a cessation of dealing, and a
terrible alarm. The army would be called
out, the national forces augmented, and
any number of suspected persons in prison.
But Jonathan acknowledges no alarm, and,
if not Indifferent to the result, seems to
care very little what it may be. The free
States are quite strong enough to stand
alone, aud while people talk of North aud
South they seem to forget that, greater
than both, there is a mighty West, drawing
with its happier influence the resources Of
the North and South. Treason and rebel
lion are therefore merely incidents in q
republic so vast, and are to be exlinguishe6
rather by neglect than by force. There
will be q quantity of talk, but probably nc
fighting.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

BUST ON THE CoLoRADo.-A correspon-
dent of the San Francisco Herald, writing from
the Colorado river, says:
"In one place pointed out to companion
a mass of brown rock, resting on pillar ofyel-
lowish clay; and asked what it lookedlike. CThe
resemblance, though rude, was striking. as far
as the face was concerned, and could not fail to
attract notice from where we stood; and my
comrade answered in moment, at is the bust
of d. c. B." Several others rode out Of their
way the next day to look at it, and all pro-
nounced it decided likeness. From where We
stood the face was in half profile.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

DELINQUENT TAX LlsTs.-The.billh hereto
fore referred to, providing for the cOllec-
tion of delinquent taxes In Nevada county,
passed the Senate on Thursday last 1t had
previously passed the Assembly, and now
only lacks the signature Of the Governor to
become law. 1t provides that the delin-
quent list shall be turned over to the Dis
trict Attorney for collection by civil suit.
A similar law has worked well in Sacra-
mcnto county, and it is believed that the
bulk of the delinquent taxes in Nevada
county eau be collected by this means.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
District COurt-HoS. NILEssEARIs, Presiding.
SATURDAY. Feb. %.

District COurt-HoS. NnEssEARIs, Presiding.
SATURDAY, Feb. %.
May ct al. VS.. Hotailing. Motion of plaintiffs
to allow costs overruled.
Cloonan VS.. Beard ct al.-Demurrer to com
plant overuled.
EIston VS.. Winham ct al.--Ten days additional
time granted to defendant Winham to file an
swer.
Booth VS.. Small ct al.--Defendants motion
for a new trial overruled.
Kelsey, administrator, VS.. Clark Wilbur
Findings filed, and judgment for defendants for
costs.
Webber VS.. Webber.-Cause tried and sub
mitted, and decree Of divorce granted.
Wallis VS.. Remington,-Decree for foreclosure
of liens, in favor of plaintiff Turner and Leon
ard, granted.
Diederich Lougrahry native Of Denmark, was
admitted to citizenship.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

SAN Francisco SUNDAY ScHooLs.-At a
meeting of the San Francisco Sunday School
Union, held on Monday evening, a report was
submitted showing the aggregate average at
tendance on the various schools connected
Herewith, (sixteen in number) for the month
of January, at 2,l37. Quite lengthy debate
was had on the propriety of Sunday School fes-
tivals, arising upon the report Of Committe in
condemnation Of the practice. The report was
finally laid upon the table by vote of 2S to 9,
so the children win still be permitted to enjoy
their festivals as usual.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
THE PALMETTO FLAo.-The following dis

The PALMETTO FLAG.-The following dis
patch was telegraphed from San Francisco
to the Sacramento Bee, on the goth inst:
The first and only Palmetto flag raised
on the Pacific coast, was hoisted yesterday,
on board a schooner going out of the slip
between Washington and Clay streets. The
thing was observed by several persons, who
ran to the end Of the wharf close to which
the craft was obliged to be veered to pass a
vessel which lay across the entrance to the
slip. They ordered the men in charge to
haul down the obnoxious bunting. and
threatened to enforce their demands in q
summary manner if not complied with.
Some boys commenced pelting the man at
the helm with potatoes of which many sacks
were piled upon the wharf Seeing these
demonstrations the men on board the
schooner hastily pulled the flag down but
this did not satisfy the crowd, who ordered
the stars and sripes'to be run up, which
was Immediately done, and the fun was
over.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

SURVEY OF THE HARBoR.-The General
Government having detailed Capts. Alden and
Gilmer, of the U. S. Navy, to make a survey of
the Bay of San Francisco, in accordance with
the prayer of the Chamber of Commerce, it
becomes necessary to make provision for the
payment of the expenses that may be incurred.
For that purpose, bill has already been intro
duced in the Legislature, and it is to be hoped
that it will at once be passed. OF the nature
and character of the bottom Of our harbor, we
are all profoundly ignorant. Nothing has ever
been done but to run down the lead here and
there, and determine the depth Alta.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

THE STORM IN MENDocINo.-The late
storm appears to have been particularly severe
along the coast. A correspondent writes to the
Herald from Mendocino:
"We have just had terrible storm here. The
boom on the Noyo river bursted and all the
logs containing five million feet of timber were
entirely lost. Three men were drowned here,
one at Big river, and boy at Noyaro. The
river"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

Contributions FOR THE PoPE.-The sum
OF $2,S23 has been contributed in this State
for the Pope. 0fthe amount, the Catbe-
dral of San Francisco contributed 81 ,42O,-
so the churches of Grass Valley and Ne
vada, $4O3,5O; the remainder by various
churches in different parts of the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

CALAvERAs FINANcEs.-The San Andreas
Independent says: The Board of Supervisors
Of Calaveras county announce the cheering in
telligence that within the year ending the lst of
the present month, the county debt has been
decreased twenty thousand dollars, and that an
early extinction of the whole indebtedness is
anticipated. They very laconically inform the
public of their gratitude at this happy turn in
our county affairs, to which, in behalf Of that
public, we briefly respond, amen
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

CRUDE RoPBR. ."-Some of our readers
will remember that series Of articles, sign
ed "Rube Roper" In favor Of Know Moth
ingism and against the Democracy, were
published in the Sacramento Tribune dur
ing the political canvass of 1856. The Sac
ramento Bee says that Gen. Denver was the
author of the articles.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

GREAT UNION DEMONSTRATIONS Washing
toms birthday was celebrated yesterday y,
at San Francisco, by grand Union demon
strstiOn. The military companies pOraded
the streets, and the greatest enthusiasm pre-
vailed during the day. Speeches we're made
by Messrs. Lake, Stanly and others.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
Folsom TO wAsuoE.-The Auburn Signal

Folsom TO WAsHoE.-The Auburn Signal
of Saturday says:
We learn from a reliable source that q
proposition has been made by large capi-
talist Of Sacramento to q capitalist of San
Francisco to raise a fund of $3.50, 900 to ap.
propriate to the building of Macadamised
road from Folsom TO Washoe, through this
county. The gentleman himself proposes
to subscribe S25,OO0 of the amount. and
seems quite confident that bis proposition
to the other gentlemen will be acceded to.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
JuDGE LORD, of the Law Court of 81,

JUDGE LORD, of the Law Court OF ST..
Louis, has adopted the following custom
when about to administer the oath of citi-
zeoship. After satisfying himself that the
applicant has taken the necessary initiatory
steps, he asks: Are you in favor Union
or Dsunion?' II the applicant is for Un-
ion, he receives the oath. If for Disunion.
the Judge refuses TO admit him to citizens
rights No one has been found yet among
the applicants to express disunion senti
ments
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

FATAL AFFRAY.--A shooting affray took
place in the town of FL Dorado Calaveras
county, on the 18th inst, between a man
named Hern and Thomas Welsh, in which
the former was killed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

THE RISING GENERATIoN.-There are at
this time In California, 92,sl4 children un.
der 81 years Of age 29.94O boys and a.
977 girls between the ages of 4and Is 3O,-
932 of both sexes under 4 years Of age.
There are l5,O49 boys and II, ,O94 girls at
tending public schools in the State.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

Ten MILE FooT RACE.-On the First OF
March ten mile foot race, for $500 a side,
will take place at the Pioneer Course, near
San Francisco. The runners, Henry Her
rick and the shepherd Boy" have been
training for the past month, and will keep
it up until the contest is decided.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
MYsrER1oUs.-A dispatch from San Fran

cisco, dated Thursday evening, says:
We yesterday were shown slip, four inches
in length by two broad, on which was imprinted
the following design: A knight in full armor
a cross ON his breast; sword held upright in
his left hand, and shield, with Maltese cross
on the same; over this is an eye, in the rays
surrounding which are placed points like those
of compass; beneath the figure, printed in
two lines, is a call to appear at midnight. They
are posted all over the city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

CHANGED HANDs.-The San Francisco
Mirror has passed into the hands Of Stephen
Parks-Messrs. Daggett Il Foard, the form
er proprietors, are still connected with the
paper as editors.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

A Ten THOUSAND DOLLAR LUMP.-The
Marysyille Appeal says that on the 10Th inst,
the Mammoth Tunnel Company at Chips Flat.
Sierra county, found lump of cold worth
$4,000! A few years ago lump worth up
wards of $4,000 was found at the same locality;
and several smaller Jumps have been found at
different times since. If such huge nugget
has really turned up at Chips, the fact is extra
ordinary.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
DIE ID.

In this city, February 10th, Of scarlet fever NJ.
FRANCE Youngest daughter Of Henry H. and co.a,
A. Whitman, aged II months and ii days. -'''A
[The funeral viii take place tomorrow, Osupa,,,
at three O'Clock P. NJ, from the residence o, col
Whitman, on Nevada street The friends and A..
quaintances of the family are invited to attend.l
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

Mr.. II. S. FoUsnEE, one of the Trustees
Of the State Reform School, died at Marys-
vile, of consumption, on Wednesday last.
The deceased was native of Missouri, and
thirty.One years of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

Cry RAMRoAD.-A bill passed the State
Senate on Thursday, authorizing certain
parties to construct city railroad in Sac.
ramento. The draymen of the city, and
many property holders, are using their in-
1uence to defeat the measure.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

MAN KILLBD.-The Stanislaus Index of the
l4th, says: On Monday last, John Hartlof, a
miner, was killed on Goat Hill, about half a
mile from town, by the caving Of bank, being
the fourth one killed at that place in a similar
manner.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

NOT TRuE.-The story going the rounds,
that Henry Ward Beecher was pelted with
rotten eggs, after lecturing at New Haven.
Is pronounced by New York paper to be
pure fabrication. Nothing Of the sort oc.
CURED 50 far as Beecher himself is aware.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

WRECKED IN A SLouGH.-A stage that left
Sacramento one day last week for Suisun, was
wrecked, and one of the horses drowned, in
attempting to ford slough that crossed the
road. The passengers had narrow escape.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

ARMs.-It is reported that there are 49,
600 stand of arms In the Benicia Arsenal
all with the latest improvements, with q
large proportion of Minnie rifles.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

UNcoNsTITUTIONAL.-The Supreme Court
of the United States has lately rendered a
decision, declaring the stamp tax law of
this State unconstitutional.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

HOTEL BuRNED,-The Washington Hotel,
on Pacific street, San Francisco, was de-
stroyed by fire last Thursday morning.
The damage is stated at $4,000.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

PASSING AwAY.-Twenty Revolution airy
pensioners died during the year 1860.
Eighty-two are oil that are now left.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

Tue mail steamer st. Louis sailed for
Panama on Thursday, with l5O passengers
and 1894, ,624 in treasure.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23

A sPENBrD brick hotel has just been fin
ished at Yreka.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-02-23
Yrrada gemofrat,

OctavInn HOogs, Is our Agent for San Fran
cisco He Il authorized to receive advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same
A.RadInm, Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento
q, receive advertisements and collect for the same.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-10

To John stoddard and Thos. s. Carver, A. LAWN.
Whiteside. George =. Gordon, william Lei gh,on.
0ayl I'd CO., Helen NJ. stoddard, John NJ
Clarkn, Chsuncey Stoddard.
VOU are hereby respectively notified that there
Is nov on hlc In the Clerk Office Of the Dstr;r,
Court Of Los County Iowa, at IT. Madison. natl.
sion Of hix' Hale ! Co.. claiming Of you John
stoddard ana Ihone:s. Carver the sum Of eight
thousand dollars with 10 PER cent interest per 4.
mum from Aug LIST 1851, - money due on three
promissory notes executed BY you secured by mort
gage made by you and Helen NJ. Stoddard 10 VIM
Leighton and since assigned to raid Rix, Hale 4
Co., dated Aug. 70, 1852 also claiming seainst
zach Of you the foreclosure Of said mort the
same Ming upon Lota No. six, seven and sirht n
blockAx. In keid's addition to the cityof X eokut
Lee county, lowaj and further asking for sale 81
said premises and general relief
And unless you appear and answer said petition
on or before noon Of the second dsy Of the next
term Of .aid court. TO commence At TT. Madison on
he sr.t Monday - ncc--hc-, 4. r. 1897, a.
fault will be entered sgsinst you, and judgment
rendered thereon " pray ed for II sAid petition.
NOBLE 4 sTKON2,
Aug 10, ISol-1m Att'ys for Pitts.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-10

Legal Notice.
To tho Fountain Grove Cemssery Association. Ed
ward kilbourne, Arthur Eridgman, iugh T
Reid. John w. Cleghorn, George II Williams
William s. Mcdavic AID Enos III Hxrrissn:
V0U and each Of you are hereby notified that
i thfFr IL nov on file In the ufhce Of the Clerk
of the District Court Of Lee County, Iowa, ut
Fort Madison, apetition Of Hiram Barney claim
ing II ycu the sum Of two thousand dollars, with
per cent interest per annum payable annually, Ne
mon ey due deed Of trust made by you, the said
fountA Grove Cemetery Association, by Hugh L.
Reid Ne President. to L. w. KiIkourne ss Trustee,
and since signed to said Hram Barney, dated
May Goth, 1852; also claiming against each Of you
The ferecosure of said decd of trust he being
upon the east half of the south east quarter Of Sec
ton fourteen, in five ,t56 north
range five vest, Lee County Iowa, for the pur-
chase money; and further ssking for sale Of said
premises, and general relief; and also cIAimins
the foreclosure of vendor lien against all OF you
for two thousand dollars upon .aid real estate and
prayingj Judgment against you for tie said sum- with
per cent interest.
And unless you appear and answer said petition
on or before noon Of the seconu day Of the next
term Of said Court, to be begun and holden at ort
Madison on the LIST Monday Decon Der, A. D.
1861 adefaultwill be entered against you, and
judgment rendered thereon.
NOBLE 4 STRONG,
July IL, 1851. pitn's Atty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-09-10
NOTICE.

TO J, NJ Hiatt j. h. Paul, Emma I. Hiatt, Ellen T.
Paul, William Leighton, Caleb Cape Il Co., bowen
MAamee, Iwcedy, MoutoG Piimpton, Mary
swanwiek, K X. Ford, b. r. Moody
You and each of bon hereby notified that there s
now on he In The once Of the Clsrk or the District
Court OF Lee county, iowa al Fl. Madison. petition
of samuel X. Weed, claiming of you, J. M. HIATT h
Paul and William eiEht0n, The sam OF thirteen hun
bred Dollars, will len per cent Interest per xnnam
from February 18th, 1861. as money due promi.-
sory note and secured BY Deed OF Trust, b, you
}. N. Hiatt, Emma L. Hiatt, J. b. Paul, and Elrn K.
Paul, 10 Henry H. Clark, trustee, the pay
ment OF said NOTE also claiming against you
the foreclosure 81 said Mortgage the being upon
Real Estate described la said petition situated In Lee
county, Iowa, for the purchase money; and further
asking for sale OF said premises and general relief
And unless you appear and answer said petition on
or before noon OF The second day of the Term Of
said Court, 10 commen Fort Madison The ayst
Monday Of December, D.. 1851, default will be
entered against YOU, aud judgmen rendered thereon
rs prayed for in said petition.
NOBLE STRONG,
Sept .'GI dim Attorneys for Plaintiff.