davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-26
TIN PLYMOUTH CHURCH ASSAULT CAS-
Ai.ulr-. 1t Hnnen

This case brought to recover damages for an assault
upon panta Ia H. W Becchers Church concluded thu
friday afternoon The jury rendefeds verdict for the defend
ant.
Nj Fullerton for plaintiff; Mr. L. C. Benedict for defendant;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-26

THR BIGaEsr Trout Is THE PoND.-A living
speckled trout weighing five pounds and ten ounces,
caught at Andes, Delaware County, N. y, arrived
yesterday, and Is swimming in the Museum Aquaria.
Barnum gave $50 for it.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-26

EUROPEAN PoLiTIcs.-Dr. X. SOlger Of Boston will
commence, Monday evening at the Hall of the His
torcal Society a Of FIVE Lectures, On European
Politics since the Crmean War, the first Of which will
treat on " European and American Commerce
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-26

MAGDALES SoCIETT.-The Rev. James Eel. Of
brooklyn will preach on behalf Of the Magdalen Be-
nevolent Society in the church corner Of Fifth
and Nineteenth street late DR.. Alexanders) to-lnor
row evening collection will be taken in aid Of the
ol6ects of The association.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-26

The UNITED STATES GRAND JURY.-H. b. Cr,m.
well and Others attached to the line of Southern vessels
landing at the foot of Albany street. were before the
United States Grand Jury yesterday morning 60 wit
nessee.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

AN EMPERoR's PALACE.-The summer
residence of the Emperor of China, near
Pekin, was taken and sacked by the Eng
lish and French on the 9th of October.
The palace is thus described
The entrance or reception hall is paved with
marble, and painted with gold, azure, and scar
let in the most gorgeous style. The throne Of
the Emperor is of beautiful carved dark wood,
and the cushions embroidered with gold dra-
gons, attracted general admiration; we like
wise observed the gold crutch supposed to have
been used by the Emperor; every inner cham
Der and saloon were very handsomely fitted up,
and the rolls Of silk, satin and Grape, all Of
splendid workmanship speedily furnished cum
merbuds and puggerees for the French soldiers,
who appear to have adopted our custom in this
respect. The jade stone and China-ware Of
great value, and some Severes China of Louis
Quatorze would have delighted the eyes Of many
a curio-fancier, and presentation sword with
the English coat of arms studded with gems,
and evidently Of antiquity, gave rise to some
speculation. The last treaty of Tientsin was
also found, and the immense quantity of loOts
of all kinds made it almost impossible to know
what to take away. Some idea of the quantity
Of silk may be given by the fact that fowl, old
pots, etc., were wrapped in the most costly silks
and satins. All the ladies had disappeared, but
their little japanese dogs, something resem-
bling King Charles spaniel, were running
about in distracted state.
The plunder made by the French was
enormous some of the privates sold their
shares for 10000 francs, and the officers,
from the General down, had enriched them.
selves greatly.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

ACCOMPLISHMENTS correspondents
represent that there is but little excitement
there In relation 10 the election Of Sena-
tor-the interest thus far being centered
in tho contest for Speaker. The most Of
the members of the different parties appear
to be opposed to any combination, and even
if the Assembly shoald consent to go into
joint convention, the Douglas members will
lack two or three votes of having majOri-
ty. The indications are that the Senatorial
election will 60 over to the next SESSION
The Douglas members will certainly support
no one for that position who is not fairly
and squarely nOn-interventon Democrat,
and the BreCkinridgers and Republicans
will interpOse every obstacle to the election
OF such man.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

DE La GUERRA's SPEEm.-On our first
page Is paragraph from the Sacramento
Bee, giving an extract from the speech Of
Don Pablo De la Guerra, which probably
does him injustice. While speaking of
Douglas and the contest Of last year, he is
reported to have said "But In my esti-
nation he is finished he is no more." Ac-
sording to the Unions report, he said !:
"But that contest is now Gnished-is no
more" The latter is doubtless the express
sion which he used, and the idea is materi-
ally different from that conveyed by the re-
port in the Bee. Don Pablo's opinion that
the contest of last year is finished, may or
may not prove correct but he has studied
American politics to. little advantage if he
does not know that parties will be divided
the same as at the last Presidential election,
until one or more Of the parties are used up,
or political questions Of more vital import
ance are forced upon the country. Thus
far, certainly, there are no indications that
either of the parties design giving up their
platform, OF surrendering their Organiza-
tion.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12
SATURDAY EVENING, JAN. II, 1861.
LArER BIZ PoNY.-The Pony arrived at

LATER BIZ PoNY.-The Pony arrived at
Fort Churchill yesterday morning, with
dates from ST. Louis to December 28th.
Fort Moultrie has been evacuated by the
government troops. The guns were spiked
and the gun carriages set on fire. Only
four soldiers were left in charge, the others
were removed to Fort Sumpter. Major
Anderson states that he evacuated Fort
Moutrie in order to allay the discussion
about it, and TO strengthen ais own position.
1t is not known whether he acted under the
orders of the government. The South Caro-
lima militia on the night Of the 9th, took
possession of Fort Moultrie aud Castle
Pinckney.
Con. Scott says that Major Anderson ae-
ted without consulting him, but whether 10
accordance with instructions from the Pres
ident be could not say. Scott thinks Major
Anderson acted perfectly right, under the
circumstances, as be can now maintain his
position, which he could not have done at
Fort MOultrie.
Frauds to the amount OF So, 900, upon the
Interior Department, are reported. Secre'
tary Thompson promises to restore the
amount from his private fortune. The par
ty implicated in the frauds is GODDARD Baily,
a nephew of Secretary Floyd.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

A CALL-The Charleston Mercury calls
upon all the sons of South Carolina, who
are absent from the State, or serving in the
U. S. army, to "renounee at once the sword
and rations Of the vulgar oppressor, and to
hasten at once to the homes that gave them
birth, for the protection Of their native soil,
the preservation of the institutions of their
State, and the maintenance of theiiberty of
freemen, bequeathed to them by their faith
ers." The oppressed citizens of South Caro-
lima, who are holding Office in the army and
navy, and in the civil service of the govern
ment, have not as yet paid any attention to
this call, much to the disgust of the large
number of expcctants for their places.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

SuIcDE.-Mr. N. 7. StockHeth the Con-
sui for Hamburg, committed suicide in San
Francisco, last Thursday morning, by shoot
ing himself through the heart. He was an
active member Of the firm known as the
Lady Adams Company, of Sacramento,
which has recently failed. It is stated that
his friends had entrusted large sums of
money with him, which it is presumed he
had lost in speculation. He was about 80
years old.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12
standing Committees of the Senate.

Standing Committees of the Senate
On Thursday last, the President of the
Senate announced the following Standing
Committees:
Committee on Claims.-Messrs. Watkins,
Eagon, Rhodes, Haynes, Parks.
Finance.-Messrs. Clark, Shafter, Ryan, Ea-
gon and Vance.
Judiciary.-Messrs. Sharp, Merritt, Shaftery
Thornton, Edgerton, Heac0ck, Watson.
observation-disclosures. Thomas, Burbank, Thorn
ton, Watt, Williamson.
Public cLands.-Messrs. Harvey, Denver, Hill,
Franklin, Rhodes.
Commerce and Navigation.-Messrs. Ryan,
Phelps, Watson, Sharp, Haynes;
Federal Relations.-Messrs. Watson, Shat
ter, Hill, Merritt, EdgertOn.
Public Hosptals.-Messrs. Franklin, Hill,
Williamson, Leet, Rhodes.
Mines and Mining Interests.-Messrs. Gala
CHER, Watt, Crittenden, Franklin, Heacock
Vance, Logan.
State Prison and Public Buildings.-Messrs.
Hill, Pico, Ryan, Vance, DeLong, Heaeock,
Phelps.
Education. Eagon, Irwin, Thorn
ton, Haynes, Merritt.
State Library.-Leet, Parks, Burbank.
Mileage-Messrs. Logan, Warmcastle, Chase.
OOuHLleo anu OOuAlb1
Dickinson, Thomas, Pico, DeLong, Leet.
Corporations.-Messrs. DeLong, Franklin,
Watt, EagOn, Chase.
Agriculture.-Messrs. Phelps, Warmcastle,
Pico, Harvey, Denver.
Public Printing.-Messrs. Chase, Parks,
Rhodes, Harvey, Dickinson.
Roads and Highways.-Messrs. Watt, Shat
ter, Dickinson.
Contingent Expenses.-Messrs. Haynes, Bur-
bank, Parks, Thomas, Logan.
Military Afairs.-Messrs. Pico, Watkins,
Heacock, Clark, Crittenden.
Public observation-disclosures. Crittenden,
Gallagher Thomas, Dickinson, Phelps.
Public Morals.-Messrs. Vance, Burbank,
Hill, Franklin, DeLong.
Engossed Bills.-Messrs. Merritt, William
son, Heacock, Irwin, Sharp, Gallagher.
Enrolled Bils.-Messrs. Denver, EdgertOn,
Crittenden, Watkins, Shafter, Williamson.
Internal Observation-Disclosures. Irwin, Ea-
gon, Logan, Harvey, Heacock.
Swamp and Overlooked Lands.-Messrs. Ed
gerton, Parks, Watson, Phelps, Warmcastle.
Neutrality-suspicious.. Parks, Leet, Ryan,
Thomas, Clark.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

FINANCIAL.-An article in the San Francis
co Bulletin on the Financial Soundness of the
Business Community" shows the general fact
that during the past six years nearly $l5,000,-
600 of Indebtedness has been cancelled by the
Courts of San Francisco, and the unfortunate
creditors have scarcely realized ten per cent. Of
their dues. A more fOrcible commentary on.
the folly of the credit system, as it has been.
practiced in California, cannot be put upon pa
per than this fact alone. But the facts at the
same time show that the evil has had its day
that the old debts which destroyed the city's
prosperity for years, have been got rid Of, and
that the people are now profting by the ruin
Gus experience Of the past.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

TALKING TURKEY.-The Stockton Argus,
relates that recently one Olmstead shot and.
bagged turkey on the ranch Of one Chatfeld,
that Chatfeld, after showing him the statute by
which the act was made criminal ofense.
agreed to release him from prosecution in con-
sideration of a horse belonging to Olmstead-
to which terms the latter assented; that the
horse was rescued and driven away by the wife
of Olmstead, after Chatfeld had taken it into
his possession that on complaint of Chatfeld,
Omstead was arrested and fined twenty-five
dollars for shooting the turkey. Thereupon,
Olmstead commenced talking turkey" to Chat
field, and had him arrested for compounding
felony.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY IN OREGoN.-lt
is noteworthy fact that all three Of the politi-
cal parties in Oregon professed to be in favor of
popular sovereignty in the Territories, The
democrats were in favor of it; the republicans
declared for it in their State platform, and the
Breckenridge orators and papers everywhere de,
clared that they were against a Congressional
slave code, and for nOn-interventlon; Let a
man run sauarely upon either side Of the doc
trine of Congressional Intervention, and he will
be beaten by not less than four-hiths vote IN
Oregon Oregon Statesman.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

GEoRGLA.-Alex. II. Stephens and bis
friends in the Georgia Legislature have tri-
umphed by a vote of sc to 81. The issue
was between those who favored the propO-
sition for convention of all the slave
States. to take into consideration the con-
dition of the couRtry and to secure unity Of
action, and those who favored immediate
secession according to the Sonth Carolina
programme. 1t would appear from this that
a majority of the Georgia Legislature are
in favor of waiting for some "Overt act" be-
fore going out of the Union. How the con-
vention, shortly to assemble, will stand on
this question is not known. The Union men
are making a vigorous effort to carry the
convention, and may possibly be success
full.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

SALMON FIsHEREs.-The Bulletin esti-
mates the salmon catch, in California and
Oregon during the past year, as follows:
On the Columbia river, 1900 barrels on
the Sacramento river. $500 barrels on the
Rogue, ChetcOe, Smith and Eel rivers, 81
coo barrels; total, 1900 barrels. The
quantity of smoked and the fresh cOnsump-
ton is estimated to amount to at least lfty
per cent of the above, which would make
an aggregate of II, 400 barrels.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

DIFTUsING KNowLEDsR.-Sam Brannan,
the millionaire, last evening. says the Call Of
Tuesday, desirous of furnishing the multitude
with food for the mind, was busily and efFec-
lively engaged m selling at auction a variety Of
standard and miscellaneous works. His efforts
as literary auctioneer drew a large crowd, and
has eloquence secured great number Of pur-
chasers. Sam commenced life years ago as a
printer of books. lie has now taken to selling
them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

INTERESTING FROM JAPAN.-The schooner
Albert has arrived at San Francisco, from
Hakodadi, Japan. The U. S. steamer Nj
agara, with the japanese Commissioners on
board, arrived at Kanagawa on the 10th OF
November, all well. No notice, whatever,
was taken of their arrival. 1t is said that
"dear little Tommy" the ladies-man, looked
as dirty as though bis face had not been
washed since the bellies Of Washington and
New York had kissed him. No official mo-
tce bad been taken of the arrival of the
Niagara by the Japanese government. no
thanks presented, nor gratitude expressed
for the courtesies extended to the Commis
sioners in America. The common talk was
that Uncle Sam had been "sold." 1t is said
that none of these Commissioners were men
of rank, except what might have been con-
ferred on them temporarily, but that they
were spies sent to ascertain the strength
and condition of the American people. The
French minister had expressed the opinion
that in twelvemonth there would not be a
foreigner living in the country. Captain
Manjaro, of the japanese vessel which visi-
ted San Francisco, had been imprisoned
three days, because he was considered too
familiar with foreigners. A terrible aud
destructive typhoon had swept over japan.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

LEGIsLATIvE.-We learn by telegraph, re-
ceiyed this afternoon, that the Assembly has
not yet elected q Speaker, and there is no
prospect of on immediate organization.
Each party stick to their nominations. The
Senate is ready to proceed TO business, but
they can do little or nothing unit! the As
sembly organizes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

SECRETARY OF THE TRIAsURY.-An cas-
tern correspondent says that large number OF
newspaper articles have been sent to Springfield
and Washington City, together with private let
tiers, urging the appointment Of Eugene l.: Sui
livan, of San Francisco, as Secretary OF the
Treasury The correspondent, however, thinks
that Mr.. Sullivan's elevation to the Cabinet is
out of the question.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

INFORMATION WASTED-Mrs. Caroline II.
Foss, Of De Soto, Washington county, Ne
braska, writes for information in relation
to her husband, Almond S. Foss, who lett
for California in October 1859, and has not
since been heard from.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

FLUMRs BLOWN DowN.-About one hun
dred and twenty-five feet Of Martindale's high
fume, at Secret Diggings, in Northern Sierra,
fell last week. The La Porte Messenger says,
the accident was occasioned by the falling of
large icicles, which had accumulated along the
hume. 1t appears that in falling the icicles
broke the braces that supported the tume
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

REVOLUTIONARY PENsIoNERs.-It appears
by the report of the Committee on Pensions
that only eighty-sevsn of the Revolutionary
pensioners now remain. Among the num-
Der is one, Ralph Farnham, who participat-
ed in the first battle of the war-Bunker
Hill.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

IT is said Charlotte Cushman positively
refuses to revisit California professionally,
unless she is secured in an engagement of
one hundred nights, at $500 o night-or
$4,000 in all.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

DR.. BoYcE.-Hopes are entertained that
this gentleman, who was SO severely wound
ed at Sacramento, on New Years Day, will
recover.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

THE Mirror says the Federal officials at the
Bay are getting hard up and desperate, by rea-
son of the non-payment Of their salaries for a
long time.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

LARGE DocKET.-There are 2S5 cases for
trial at the present term Of the Twelfth District
Court in San Francisco.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

MIDDLE CoNFEDERACY.-The question of
forming a Middle Confederacy, leaving out
the New England and Cotton States, is be-
Ing agitated at the East,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

Mrs. BRADY, wife of the man who was
murdered by Julien, near Portland, Oregon,
some weeks ago, died a few days after her
husbands murder.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

ANOTHER TIN MINB.-A correspondent Of
the Visalia Delta says an extensive "tin lead"
has been found near White River Precinct, Tu-
lare county. Specimens Of great richness have
been shown and resemble Coso ore.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

INDIoTED.-The grand jury of San Fran
cisco have indicted Horace Smith for mur-
der, in killing Samuel 7. Newell on the lst
Of January.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

BLACK PBARL.-A black pearl Of rare val
ue and beauty was found, on Monday, says the
Alta, in a mussel, which gentleman was eat
ing. The shell fish was taken somewhere along
the coast, not far from the Golden Gate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

CHINAhRN RoUTED.-A party of thirty-two
Cinnamon passed through Stockton the other
day. The Republican was informed that they
were notified to leave Knights Ferry, and that
they are on their way to China.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

Miss Henriques, the daughter Of wealthy
New York merchant, recently made success
full deput at Wallack's. She did it for the fun
Of the thing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12
Nerada aemutrat.

Octavian HOOgs, is our Agent for San Fran
cisco. He IA authorized to receive advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same.
A.BadIam, Jr., is our Agent for Sacramento,
20 receive advertisements and collect for the same
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12

NOTICE IS. HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN the undersigned viii apply to,the Board Of Su-
pervisors Of Nevada County, at the next regular
meeting, or as soon thereafter a hearing can De
had, for renewal of License TO collect Toll on the
Road running from the Backbone to Woolsey's Flat.
in Eureka Township, Nevada county.
January 5th 1861.
janS-4w FOX & AfERRYMAN.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-12
Tickets. ..............O One Dollar.

Every person who will have likeness taken will
receive ONE TICKET for every dollar invested in
PICTURES, which win entitle them to chance in
the Prizes.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-12
From New York.

New York, June SIT is reported that
Hon. Henry A. Wise is dangerously sick.
A Belgium letter reports that duel i.
PENDING between Sanford, the Belgian Minis
ter. and Virginian. Cotton is quite firm.
The special correspondence of the Tribune
Envelopes the programme for the Wheeling
Convention, which is to establish a Provisiona
Government for Virginia, declare Governor
Letcher deposed. appoint new Governor, de-
.lare Eastern Virginia in instruction, call for
ano her election, elect U. S. Senators. am
perform all the functions of the whole State
A letter from Gen. Fremont says that tbs
Confederate Commissioners have succeeded IL
purchasing two steamers, which will shortl
sail in ballast under British lag and register
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-12

into the woods, In rear Of our quarters,
where we lay in ambush for about an hour,
awaiting the approach Of the enemy; but no
enemy came, the alarm having beer caused
by one OF our scouting party meeting anc Their
OF ours-not knowing we had ont two.
Capt Werth, of the pittsylvania Company
(who, by the way, was In the Mexican war }
marched his men right into the camp of the
enemy nj Newport News, few nights since
before he knew it. You may have seen some
thing of this, bnt what say here, he (Wer;h)
stated to some OF our men Il being among the
number,l yesterday. On finding ont where
he was, he called out Virginia Cavalry ~
as blind, two or three times, whereupon the
picket guard ran In to give the alarm and
he shot two of them and a mule and retreated
safely. He says he thought ali the kettle
drums in New York We're IN the camp. The
enemy shouted all through the camp" Look
out 3' " Virginia Cavalry !'' They are upon
u.s." and other hideous yells, too numerous
to mention, when there were, in fact, but
sixty men, tWerth's company CHARLIE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-06-12
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS,


LOUISVILLE, June s.--A dispatch dated
Louisville, May 18th, conveys the impression
that packages for the Confederate States have
beer opened and inspected ut Louisville. by
Adams Express Company. This is mistake.
The Louisville office of this company has ia
no respect deviated from the customary regu-
lations, taking whatever is offered for points
Sonth. 1he outrages alluded to occur only
North Of die Ohio river, and only under legal
com, uision.
LOUISVILLE, June Sit is understood that
Speed has instructions which he will obey, t.
deliver no more letters from seeded States.
aud Tennessee, now in the Office. but to for
ward them to the Dead Letter Office at Wash
ington. This is creating quite an intense
feeling among the merchants. The equity
upon which the officials base so palpabIe a
violation of contract, is that postage stamps
have been supplied 10 seeding postmasteIs
for which the Department can get no returns