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St. Cloud Democrat., 1861-12-12

.
In the present position could scarcely be
justified were to omit to raise warning
voice against this approach of returning des-
potism. It is not needed nor fitting here that
q general argument should be made in favor
of q popular institutions; but there is one
p,int with its connections not so hackneyed
a most others, to which ask brief attention.
Il il the effort to place capital on an equal
footing with, if not above labor, in the struc-
ture of the Government. ..
It is assumed that labor is available only in
connection with capital, that nobody labors
unless somebody else owning capital some how
BY the use of it induces him to labor. This
assumed, it is next considered whether it is
best that capital shall hire laborers, and thus
induce them to work by their own consent,
or buy them and drive them to it without
their consent. Having proceeded 10 far, 1t is
naturally concluded that oil laborers are eth
or hired laborers or what We call slaves, and
further 1T is assumed that whoever is once .
hired laborsr il fixed in that condition for
life. 49,.
Now there is no such relation between
capital and labor as assumed, nor is there
any such thing as freeman being fixed tor
life in the condition Of hired laborer.-
Both of these assumptions are false, and
all differences from them are groundless:
Labor is Independent Of capital Capital
is only the fruit Of labor, and could never
have been expected if labor had not ems
ted. Labor is the superior, Of capital and
deserves much tho higher consideration. y
Capital has its rights, which are as worthy J
St. Cloud Democrat., 1861-12-12

ded tho atoI;sition Of territory for nearly fifty
years, the question Of constitutional power to
do 80 is no longer an oren one with us: The
power was first questioned by Mr.. Jefferson,
who, however, in tho purchase Ct Louisiana,
yielded his scruples, on the plea Of great expe-
diency. Fit be said that the only legitimate
object Of acquiring territory il to furnish
homes for white men, this measure effects that
object, for the emigration Of colored men
leaves additional room for white men re-
naming or coming in. -.
Mr.. Jefferson. however, placed the impor-
tance of procuring Louisiana more on polite
al and commercial grounds than on providing
room for population. On this whole PROPOSE
With the acquisition OF territory, does not tho
expediency amount to absolute necessity, that
without which the Government cannot be per-
pstual? In considering the policy to be
adopted for suppressing the insurrection, l
have been anxious and careful that tho newt
able conflict for this purpose shall not degen-
crate into q violent and remorseless struggle.
have, therefore, in eve1y case thought it
proper to keep tho integrity of the Union
prominent Is the primary object Of the contest
on our part, leaving all questions, which ore
not of vital military Importance, to the more
deliberate actisn of the Legislature
In the exercise of my best discretion, have
adhe. ed to the blockade Of the ports held by
tho insurgents, instead Of putting in force by
proclamation the law Of Congress enacted at
the late session, for closing the ports; also
obeying tho dictates Of prudence, ~ we'll Is
the obligations Of law, instead of .transcending
it, l have adhered to the act Of Congress to
confiscate property used for insurreetionary
purposes. II : new, law upon the same sub
St. Cloud Democrat., 1861-12-12

Grafton Of Congress the present condition
of the statute laws, with the hope that Con-
eress will be able to find an easy remedy
for the many inconvenience and evils which
constantly cmbarrass those engaged in the
practical administration Of them.
Since the organization Of the Govern
ment. Congress has enacted some 5000
acts and Joint resolutions, which fill more
than 5000 closely printed pages, and are
scattered through many volumns.
Manv of these acts have been drawn in
haste. and without sufficient caution, so
that their provisions are often obscure in
themselves, or in conflict with each other,
or at least 80 doubtful as to render 1t very
difficult for even the best informed persons
to ascertain precisely what the statute law
really il. It seems to me very important
that the statute law should be made as
plain and ineligible as possible, and be
reduced to a, small compass as may con-
sist with the fullness and precision OF tho
will of the legislature and the persplculty
OF its language. ),
These we'll done, would, think, greatly
facilitate the labors Of those whose duty it
is TO assist in the administration OF the laws,
and would be lasting benefit to the peo-
ple By placing before them, in more &C.
cess;ble and convenient, form, the laws
vh;oh 80 deep'y concern their interests and
their duties | am Informed by some,
St. Cloud Democrat., 1861-12-12


was UNIV ise and dangerous. submit to your
consideration the expediency.of Of regaining ths:
part Of the District, and the rest oration Of the
original boundaries, Through negotiations
with the State Of Virginia.
The report Of the Secretary Of tho Interior,
with the accompanying document, exhibits
the condition Of the several branches Of the
public business pertaining to that department.
The depressing influences of the insurrection
have been especially felt in the operations Of
the Patent and General Land Office. The cash
receipts from the sales Of public lands during
the last year have exceeded the expenses Of
our land system only about $200,000. The
sales have been entirely suspended in the
Southern States, while the Interruptions to
the business of the country, and the diversion
Of large numbers Of men from labor to militia
ry services, have ebstructed settlements in the
new States and Territories of the Northwest.
The receipts Of the Patent Office have de-
clined, in nine months, about $lOO, ,OOO-ren-
dering a large reduction Of the force employed
necessary to make it self-sustaining.
The demands upon tho Pension Office will
be largely increased by this insurrection.-
Numerous applications for pensions, based
already been made. There is reason to be-
lieve that many who are now upon the pension
roll, and in receipt Of the bounty of the Gov
vrnment, are in the ranks Of the insurgent ar
my, or giving them aid and comfort. The
Secretary of the Interior has directed the sus-
pension of the payment of the pension of such
people, on proof Of their disloyalty: I recon-
mend that Congress authorize that officer to
cause tho names of such persons to be strick
en- from the roll. .,:..t -, q. .,se: !t4 4
The relations of the Government with the
Indian tribes have been lately disturbed by
the Instruction, especially in the northern
and in that Of New Mexico.
The Indian country south'of Kansas IL IN the
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15

MEN WITH TAns.-For the thousandth
time since Plny, the story of the existence
of race of men with tails has again been
set adoat. A Dutch journal, the Vereenig-
ing ChristelUke Stemmen, for September,
contains lengthy account of the native
population of Borneo. The writer asserts
that the POOnangs, a race inhabiting large
adorned with tails, A Mr.. Van Houtryp,
while in the BOrneo province, recently, saw
and examined three of these Poonangs. He
came to the conclusion that their caudal ap-
pendages, which are described as from three
TO I've inches In length, hard, stiff, and
nearly immovable, are neither deformity
nor the result Of disease but are genuine
aud general characteristic of the race. Some
are to be caught and sent to Holland.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15

How THE PORE LlYEs.-Tbe present Pope
lives very simply; bis court, though ex-
tremely splendid, Is austerely regulated,
and his privy purse is estimated at not more
than 4,260 Roman dollars per annum.
Among the thousand chambers of the Vali-
can, few, aud those not the largest, are re-
served for his residence. In the Quirnal
Palace he has finer suite but bis villa on
the lake Albano, and that lately purchased
at Porto d 'Anzio, are surpassed by many
country seats Of gentlemen In England.
He holds no levees, but access to him is
easy for persons Of almost every rank, with
no other requirements as to etiquette of cos
tune than black evening dress without
gloves. and the veil for females. He daily
celebrates mass In bis private chapel, aud
attends another mass said by a chaplain !;
dedcates the entire morning, till an early
dinner, to his duties then drives out aud,
when beyond the city walls, usually Wake;
returns again to occupy his hours till a
rather late supper in endless engagements,
among which, audiences, Official aud pri-
vate, are prominent and il Is said his pres
ent holiness has literally spent the day till
seven p. NJ, In one series of receptions. The
household is at present composed Of the car
dinal, the secretary Of state, q major domo,
q maestro di camera, an auditor, the mastro
of the second palace, ten private chamber
lains, 102 private supernumerary chamber
lains, all, like the former, of prelatieal
rank.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
THE NIGHT TIME.

Ni0ht folds her holy mantle Ger
A clear and calm November day,
And far across the dusky plain,
The falling shadows pass away
The benedictions Of the hour
Fan softly DER the homes Of men,
Rest comes and peaceful quiet reigns,
Where lately din and toll have been.
A Sabbath time for weary ones
Where angel voices whisper low,
And through the chambers Of the soul,
serener iancies come and go.
loves lighted vestols purer barn,
Hope, softly spreads her radiant wing,
And memory weavcs magic SPELL
Around each old familiar thing
The keenest sorrows we have known.
Grow softened through the mist Of years,
And thoughts that crushed the spirit once,
Now only start the quiet tears.
From childhood's scenes, and youths dear home,
Our restless feet have wandered far,
Yet lol on yonder bending dome
Still smiles the evenings changeless star.
We've watched IT, when the eastern hills
Were robed with sunsets purple hue,
Break sudden, as some glorious dream,
Upon the twilight's deepnng blue.
Sweet twilight hour, with constant star
Sat gem-like on thy regal brow,
We loved thee in liie's early years,
We bless thy holy quiet now.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15

DIVINE AND HUMAN FoRGvENEss.-A eel
ebrated druggist of San Francisco being on
the point OF death, sent for DR.. g., who was
the family physician 9. having prescribed
was about to take his leave, when the drug
gist called him to his bedside, and said:
doctor, have something weighing heav-
lily on my mind; several years ago l was in
the habit of adulterating my drugs, and
am now apprehensive that will not be
pardoned: "Well," said the doctor, "God
Almighty is mercifnl, and may forgive you;
but IL | were he, I'd see you id first"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
Legal Notices,
0rATE OF CALIFORNIA. County OF

C,TATE OF CALIFORNIA, County OF
- Nevada. ss In the District Court Of the 18th
Judicial District Of said State.
TIE People Of the State Of California to II. T. NOR
D0FF, Greeting:
to the complaint Of F.J McWoRTHY and B. \.
HARRISON, fled against you, A. D. SkllI.MAN and
-VOSS. within ten days from the service Of this
writ, if served on you in this county within twenty
II served on YOU in this District and ont Of this
co1nty and within forty days if served on you in
tbis State and out or this District, in an action COM
mepced on the 9th day OF November, A. d. 1860 in
said Court to obtain decree OF TINS Conrt Ior the
foreclosure of certain mortgage, bearing date the
0eth day of July 1859 executed by the said defend
ant H. T. MordOh, to plaintiffs ana Tor the SAFE OF
the premises therein, and IN sald compliant parucn
arv mentioned and described and the application 0i
tbe moneys arising from such sale to the payment OF
the amount due on certain promissory note set
forth in said complaint, made and delivered 70 sam
naintifFs by the defendant, II. 7. Mordoh bearing
even date with said mortgage and thereby INTENDED
10 be secured. to wit: Tie sum Of S4UO, WIN inter-
est thereon from the 26th day OF July A. j. 1888 at
the rate of y per cent per month till paid and If
any deficiency shall remain after applying all oi sad
mOnevs properly so applicable thereto, lneh lhat
plaintffs may have execution therefor against the
said defendants also that said defendants ana all ana
every person claiming through or under them subse-
ouentv TO the date of Plaintiffs Mortgage ana the
commencement Of this action, may he barred ana
foreclosed of all right, claim, lien and equity OF re-
demption in and to the said mortgaged premises Ut
any part thereof and for such other and further re-
! lief or both in the premises as may be just and
equitable. And you are hereby notified thai Il you
! fail to answer said complaint. as herein dmeciei
plantiffs will take judgment against yon therefor by
default together with all costs Of suit counsel fees
&c sc and also demand Of the Court such other re-
lief as IS prayed for in plaintiffs said complaint.
In testimony whereof ]. John :. Lambert, Clerk
(1-1 OF the District Court aforesaid, do here
seal unto set my hand and impress the seal
~ of said Court at Office in Nevada city,
this lst day Of Dec. A. D. 1860. 1900,
JNO. s. LAMBERT, Clerk.
Bv JOS. RoBERTs Jr., Deputy.
nv order of the Hon. Miles Sears, District Judge
Of the l4th Judicial District aforesaid.
A true copy. Attest J. S. LAMBERT, Clerk.
BY JOS. RoBERTs Jr., deputy.
Thos P. Hawley, Atty for Pl'ltS. decl-3m
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
Legal Notices.


II
| fornja. County of Nevada, Township oil kongh
Ready-ss BY virtue Of an execution to % me :, qsnv %
cred issued out Of the Justices Court OF a. e.
lton Esd an acting Justice Of the Peace m ana lor
said county aforesaid, bearing date January 90 a. D.
1861 to satisfy judgment rendered by sad oGTT' 20
nm t6e 81 day of January A.. D. 1851, in iayor oi W.
BALDWIN, and against A. ]. HOLLAND, ior the
sum ofnine.ive dollars and fortyhye cents dept IN
terest. damages and costs Of suit have Hken IN
execution aud will sell to the highest bidder ior casn
the following described property, to VII All tHe ne
right title and interest Of the said A. j. Hollano IN
set OF Mining Claims situated on Mooney = lal anu anu
,o os the Nanasco Claims said claims being four
In number. and being one hundred and t"eniy Ieet
front. and four hundred feet deep. Also IN Set oi
Mining Claims on Mooney Flat, known as the Uer,
man Ian claims Also in house and lot situated
In the town Of Mooney Flat, being on the west sac
Of the street and in the south end OF the toWn the
same house beiug now occupied by defendant. NO
tce Is hereby given that viii sell the above descrio-
cd nroerty on Saturday January 26th A. D. 1861 IN
front of Trail and OTIS store IN Mooney Fiat.
Mooney Flat, January 4th 1861.
ianStd II. G. MEWHORTER, Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15

The CREAUoN.--Baron Bunson, IN his
great work, "Egypt's Place In Universal
History" fixes the creation of the world at
about the year b. G, 1882. He determines
Also that the food occurred about the year
b. G. 1882. He says that the Egyptians
knew nothing of the Deluge. 'the climate
center Of which was in the tenth millennium
b. O.. but which was assuredly many hun
dred years in operation"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
Number All
Number AL
A N ORDINANCE LEVYING AND PRO

Al ORDINANCE LEVYING AND PRO-
"A VIDING FOR THE COLLECTION OF THE CITY
PROPERTY TAN.
The Trustees Of the City of Nevada do Ordain as
follows:
SECTION l. There shall be- and is hereby levied
upon all assessed and taxable property within the
corporate limits of the city Of Nevada, for the fiscal
year, ending May 1861 tax of fifty cents upon each
one hundred dollars of assessed value.
SEC. . II shall be- and is hereby made the duty
of the City Marshal or his Deputy, to collect said
taxes said Collector shall forthwith give notice, by
publication in some newspaper, published in this
city, that the city taxes are due and payable, and
the time and place at which he will receive the same;
also that the law in regard to their collection, will
be strictly enforced
SEC s. Upon the first Monday in January 1861,
at the close Of the business hours for that day. the
tax collector shall enter upon the tax list or assess
ment roll n statement, that he has made levy upon
all the property assessed in said roll and upon which
the taxes have not been paid. On or before the third
Monday of January 1861. the tax collector shall COM
pete list OF all persons and property then owing
taxes, and the tax collector in addition TO the tax
levied, shall collect upon each delinquent, the sum
Of one dollar costs incurred in preparing and pub
fishing the delinquent list.
SIC T. On or before the first day OF February,
1861 the tax collector shall cause the delinquent tax
list TO be published, giving the name Of the owner
of all real estate and all improvements the same
together with such condensed description Of the
property, that il NAV be easily known, and also
similar condensed description Of any real estate or
improvements assessed TO unknown owners and also
opposite each name description, the amount OF
taxes including costs due from each delinquent per-
son OF property such list. with the levy thereon as
heretofore provided shalt be published for three
cessiye weeks, in some newspaper, supplement to
a newspaper, published in the city of Nevada. Such
publication shall also designate the time and place Of
the sale which shall not be less than twenty one or
more than twenty light DAYS from the first appear
ance of the publication All real estate shall be sold
in front of the Court House door and all sales shall
be made by the Marshal or his deputies.
SEC 8. The provisions of the Act entitled an Act
TO provide for the support Of the Government
Of this state approved April both 1857 from Sec. l6
to Sec IS inclusive, of said act shall control direct
and regulate the sale, issuance of certificate record
and all further proceedings OF the tax collector under
the foregoing ordinance
Passed November 2Sth 1850.
JOHN WILLIAMS. President.
T. II. ROLPE, Clerk-nov2g
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
NOTICE.-In the DIstrIct

Court of the l4th Judicial District Of the State Of
California in the matter Of the petition Of W. +. l..
WINHAM an insolvent debtor Pursuant to an or
der of the Hon Niles Searls, Judge Of the said Dis
trct Court notice is hereby given to all the creditors
of said Insovent W. p. L. Winzam, TO be and appear
before the Hon Niles Searls aforesaid in open Court
at the Court Room Of said Court in the City and
County of Nevada, on the 10Th day OF February A. D.
1861 at 10 O'Clock A. of that day, then and there
to show cause If any they can, why the prayer OF
said insolyent should not be granted and he be dis
charged from his debts and liabilities, in pursuance
of the Statute in such case made and provided; and
in the meantime all proceedings against said insolv-
ent be stayed.
(-4>) Witness my hand a1d the seal Of said
seal Court, this Sth day of January A.
i~l D. 1861.
JOHN s. LAMBERT. Clerk.
BY JOS. ROBERTs jr, Deputy.
Mcdonnell CARRIER, Att'ys for Petn'r. janS-5w
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
Number IS.
A N ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR

IA THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SIDEWALK on
COMMERCIAL STREET.
The Trustees Of the City Of Nevada do Ordan as
follows
SECTION 1. 1t shall be the duty Of the property
holders on the southerly side of Commercial street
between Pine and Broad streets, on or before the
10th day of January, A. d. 1861 to construct side
walk in front OF their property
SEC. 2 Said Sidewalk shall be on the grade Of the
street. of uniform width not to exceed eight feet,
and shall be constructed under the supervision and
direction of the City Marshal
SEC. 3. Should any property holder on CONNER
eal street, between the termini specified in the first
section OF this ordinance neglect refuse TO con-
struct the Sidewalk in front of his or her property
as required, it shall become the duty of the Marshal
to let out contract for having the work done. and
the property along the line thereof shall be held re-
sponsible for the reasonable expense Of the same.
Passed December Sth, 1860.
JOHN WILLIAMS, President.
7. II. ROIPE Clerk
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
CoNsTARLE,s sALE.-state Of CalI-

4
1 fornia. Comfy Of Nevada Township OF kough a
Ready ~ In Justices Court, before W. Ii. HaInll
ton Nv virtue Of an execution to me delivered, IS
sned out of the Court of w. II. Hamilton Esq, an
acting Justice Of the Peace in and for the county
Aforesaid bearing date January % A. D. 1861 to sat
isfy a Judgment rendered by said Court ON the gtn
day Of december AD 1860 in favor Of WALLER
WHITLEY and against BENJAMIN HOLLAND as
principal and JAS HOLLAND and A. j. HOl1AND
as sureies for the Of forty-sx dollars ior costs
Of suit have taken in execution and VIII sen 10
tbe highest bidder for cash the following described
nronerty 10 wit One set of mining claims known as
the Ma1asco claims, situated ON Mooney Fiat SAID
claims being four IN number one hundred and twenty
feet front and four hundred feet deep, being Olock
claims Also one set mining claims known as the
German Hall claims, situated on Mooney Flat. Also
one House and Lot in the town OF Mooney Fiat, STU
ated ON the west side of the street in the south part
Of the town the same being now occupied by delehu-
ants Notice is hereby given that / will expose 10
public sale all the above described property TO te
highest bidder for cash, in front Trails and Otls
store in Mooney Flat on Friday the 25th day o. Jan
uary A. D. 1861 between the hours OF 10 O'Clock A.
NJ and 2 O'Clock p. NJ.
Said property taken as the joint property OF the
said BENJAMIN Holland, James Holland and A. D.
Holland, to satisfy the above demands and accruing
costs.
Mooney Flat, Jan. 4th 1861.
ians-td II. c. MEWHORTEls, Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
CITY TAXES.
MARsHALs OFFICE, Nevada Dec. lst 1860.
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
IN by virtue of an ordinance enacted by the Trus-
tees ofthe City Of Nevada, November 2Sth 1860
Tax was levied upon all assessed and taxable prop
erty within the city limits, OF fifty cents upon each
one hundred dollars Of assessed value. Said taxes
are now due and payable, and from and after Mon
day December 3d, viii be found at my Office
in tlagg's brick building, over Harringtons Saloon
from 10 O'Clock A. N. to O'Clock p M of each day
for the purpose of receiving the same Property
holders further notified that the Ordinance In re-
gard TO the collection Of Taxes will be strictly en-.
forced All property on which taxes shall remain
due and unpaid on the Thiri Monday of January A
D. 1861, will be advertised according to law as dein
quent' and be subject 70 extra charges as per Ordi
nance made and provided.
U. s. GREGORY,
deel-Sw City Marshal and ex-oficio Tax Collector.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-15
UNDERTAKING.
WM. &. GROVES, Undertaken.
AZ. u0.odNV TRrood Street Nevada.

TTAvING JUST FINISHED A NEW HEARSE,
II am now prepared to do Undertaking on the
shortest notice - j..
R,s- Orders left at the CARPENTER SHOP, foot Of
Broad street, opposite Wthingtons, will be prompt
ly attended to- octZ-u