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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23

MOUNTAINS IN AFRTcA.--In England con-
siderable excitement has been created among
naturalists and geographers, by the start.
ling discoveries recently made in Central
Africa by q gentleman now in London, Mr..
Chayllon, gentleman of mixed French aud
American blood who, AvaiIing himself of
tho facilities given him by his position as
son of consular officer near the Gaboor
river. has penetrated across the African
continent on the liuc of the Equator, and
has there discovered in densely wooded
region, range of lofty mountains Zone
peak calculated by him 10000 feet,) which
contain, according to his conviction, the
sources of the four great rivers of the Afri-
can continent. the Nile, the Niger, the Fam
besi, and the Zaire, or Congo.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
BEAUTY AND THE DAWN.

said unto the dawn, ''Why art thou bright,
With amber glow and tints Of rosy lghtW
said unto maid as morning fair,
why wreathc with smiles thy lip, with flowers thy
hair?
Beauty and morn, you must quickly decay,
Soon fade your tints, and fit your smiles awayl
Therefore, adorn nOt"
81 deck mysefn the dawn replied, Tin light
In amber glow and roseate splendor bright
In those rich hues rejoice to be arrayed,
Nor ask, nor know, when fate should bid them tade
He who the moon and stars ordained to shine;
Made those rich hues and fading splendor mine.
Therefore, mourn nOtl "
~ deck myself" replied the beauteous maid,
Gre yet the sprngtime Of my youth doth fade,
Shall that short spring in settled gloom be pass'd
Because stern fate must bid il fade at lastY
He who its plumage on the bid bestows,
Who gives and takes the color Of the rose,
In Him trust and mourn not"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23

DEBAsISGEHE CoN.-Tbe most infamous
Of all the doings of the secessionists yet, is
the debasiDg of the coin at the mint in New
Orleans. 1t is now ascertained upon the
most undoubted authority, that large guam
titles of silver coin, bearing the similitude
Of the coinage of The United States, are be-
ing daily struck off, and put into circula-
ton. A considerable quantity was offered
here yesterday to one of our Banks, which
refused to have anything to do with II.
The public should be fully cautioned by the
press in regard to this spurious coin, pend
inc the action Of the Government concern
ing it.-[Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23

A HINT TO GARDENERs-As our houses
aud gardens are always, more or less, TO-
tested with vermin, IL is satisfactory to
know that beuzoin, an article become sufti-
ciently we'll known as a detergent, is no
less eficacous as an agent in inseeticide.
One or two drops are sufficient to asphyxi-
ate the most redoubtable insect pest, be it
beetle, cochchOfer, spider, slug, caterpillar
or other creeping thing. Even rats and
mice will speedily decamp from any place
sprinkled with few drops of the potent
benzoin. A singular fact connected with
this application Of benzoin is, that the bod
les of insects killed by it become so rigid
that their wings, legs, etc, will break rath-
er than bend. il touched. Next day, how
ever, when the benzoin has evaporated. sup
pleness is restOred.-[London Chronicle.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
Bogus Gold-The New Metallic AIIo,

"Oreiden is new metallic alloy, extern
sively used in this country as substitute
for gold. Stores have sprung into exist
ence all over the country for the sale of it,
and newspapers contain flaming advertise
ments of "a full set OF jewelry for only one
dollar, being the stock Of large manufac-
turer, Tor merchant,) who is obliged to dis
pose OF bis stock on account OF the panic"
1t is French discovery, and is called by
the French, gold oreide. 1t is manufacture
ed 20 large extent in Waterbury, Con-
necticut. IL bears very close resemblance
to gold in color, density, and fineness Of
grain so close that it deceives every one
but practical dealers or experts. Its COM
pOneDt parts consist of pure copper, 100
parts zinc. or preferably tin, IL parts,
magnesia, parts sal ammonia, 3.6 parts |;
quickime, l.8 parts tartar OF commerce, 3
parts are mixed as follows:
The copper is first melted, when the mag
nesa, sal ammonia, lime and tartar, in
powder, are added little by little the cru
chile is now briskly stirred for half an hour,
so as TO thoroughly mix and then the zinc
is added in small grains, by throwing II on
the surface and stirring 1t until 1t Is entire
ly fused the crucible is then covered aud
the fusion maintained for about thirty five
minutes. The surface is then skinned,
and the alloy is ready for casting The
ilneness of grain in this alloy, gives to
those objects of art composed Of il deli
cacy and purity of detail, that cannot be
obtained from bronze. The alloy is essen.
italy ductiIc and malleable, and can be
cast. rolled, drawn, stamped, chased, beat
en- into a powder, or leaves, or treated in
any other way the artisan may desire. The
discovery of this new.alloy is really won
derful, and Its use will have tendency to
place within the reach Of all, the useful, or
namental, and higher products Of art. An
immense number and amount Of articles are
manufactured out of this alloy, and sold
South and West. and none but excellent
judges can tell IL from Gold.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
Legal Notices.
C,OYsTABLE's sALE.-state of Cali

CONsTABLE'S sALE.-state of Cali
u fornia. County of Nevada, Township Of Bloom.
field S. BY virtue of an execution to me delivered
issued from the Court of w. c. Carter acting jus
tice Of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid,
bearing date May Sth 1861, to satisfy a judgment
rendered by the aforesaid W. G. Carter J p. on the
Goth day Of April A. D. 1861, in favor OF TH0S GA
LAGHER. and against the MONTREAL. CO.. for tie
sum of one hundred and forty-eight dollars and hr
tv.fve cents debt. interest damages and costs Of
suit: have taken in execution and will sell TO tha
highest bidder for cash. the following described min
ing claims. TO wit: All those mining claims being
situated and lying in HuTnbug district, State and
county aforesaid, fronting on Humbug creek, five
hundred feet less. DO 0unded on the south By
the Canadian Co.'S claims, on the north By Lemons
and Powers claims and running back TO the center
of the main RIDGE will sell the same on TUESDAY
the 4th day of June A. j. 1861, on the Claims, be-
tween the hours Of 10 O'Clock A. N. and O'Clock r.
NJ Of said day.
Taken as the property Of the Montreal Mining Co.,
TO satisfy the above demands and accruing costs.
Given under my hand this Sth day of May 1861.
may9.3w A. BICKFORD, Constable
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23

SPIRIT EDIToRs.-The New England Spir-
ilualists are getting out new edition Of
the Bible, the proof sheets of which are to
be revised through one of their mediums, by
st. Paul and st. Luke
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
! zrnrIcE mo CREDITORs.-Estate OF

M UIIOE T y NAN1111' =. :.
IN JOHN HEBRON, deceased: Nouce Is hereoy
given nv the undersigned H. b. Thompson, admins
traitor Of the above named estate to the creditors Of
and all persons having claims against John Heron
deceased. to exhibit the same. with the necessary
vouchers within ten months from the first publlca-
ton of this notice to the undersigned at ms once
Nevada City. .,,,o,,D.o,,
Admir-. of the estate of John Heron decd.
March 2bth ls6l.-mar26-4w
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NOTICE TO CREDITORs.-Estate Of

NOTICE TO CHEDITORS.--Estate Of
IN CALEB MASON. deceased Notice is hereby
given by the undersigned Administrator Of the above
named estate to the creditors of, and all persons
having claims against Caleb Mason deceased, to ex
hibit the same with the necessary vouchers. within
ten months from the first publication Of this notice
to the undersigned at his Office at Nevada city.
April 22d 1861. -
H. B. THOMPSON, Admir-.
apr23-4w of Estate of Caleb Mason deceased
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23


~ forna, County Of Nevada, IS. BY virtue Of an
execution to me delivered. issued frum the Court Of
f. W Smith Esq, an acting Justice Of the Peace in
and for the County aforesaid bearing date May 18th
A. D. 1861 to satisfy judgement rendered by said
Court on the 5th day OF March A. D. 1861 in favor Of
J. II. HELM and against r. J. CHAMBERS for the
sum OF Sl77 07 debt, interest damages and costs Of
suit with two per cent per month interest from date
of judgment ] have taken in execution and will
sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following de-
scribed property to wit All the right title and in.
terest of T. j. Chambers n and to that certain water
ditch and premises situated lying and being in the
Township and county Of Nevada State Of California
known and designated the Cascade Ditch taking
water from Big Deer creek ] will sell the same at
public auction in front Of the Court House door, in
Nevada City, on WEDNESDAY the 5th day of June
A. D. 1861 between the hours of9 O'Clock A. N and
O'Clock P. N. of said day.
Taken the property Of T. J. Chambers TO satisfy
the above demands and accruing costs.
Nevada City May 14th 1861.
mayl4-3w J. B. GRAY, Constable.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23

GEN. PAEz has been chosen General-in'
Chief Of the Eastern army Of Venezuela.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
TRFAsURER's REPORT.

TREASURER'S REPORT.
TT. DAVENPORT in account with the City Of
Nevada
DR. To balance cash ON haud May 10th '61 $50 2S
" Cash received from May 10th 1860
TO Nav 18th 1851 5QS6 Is
Total ......................s $3.50 4s
CR By amount of scrip redeemed and in
interest on Gals 70
Bv Treasurer's commission ~ 192 Al
q = balance on hand. 2S 20
Total. $685. As
4. 7. DAVENPORT, City Treas'r.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
Miscellaneous.

PAINT, OIL, GLASS AND WALL
PAPER DEPOT.
KENT & MACKAY, PrOprletOrs.
TTlHE SUBSCRIBERS RESpECTFULIY Y ANNOUNCE
i 10 the public that they have connected the
above with their former business Of
Carpenters and Builders,
At their old Stand. They have constantly on hand
full assortment of
Paints. Gilt MOuldings,
Oils, Window Shades,
Glass Paint Brushes,
Wall Paper, Etc. Etc. Etc.
R7-Paints Mixed Gilt Frames made to Order. -VSN
Painting and Paper Hanging done with neatness
and dispatch.
N. B.-Furniture Repaired and Vanished.
The advantages derived from the connection of the
above business enable them to sell at lower rates
than any other house in town.
Persons Wishing articles 10 their line would do well
TO give them a call. r. KEN.
A. +. MACKAY.
oct2.f No 81 Broad street. Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
DR.. L. J. CZAPKAY.
Medical Institute, San Francisco.

DR. 7. ]. CZAPKAY'S Medical and Surgical Insti-
tute is ON Sacramento street, below Montgomery,
opposte the Pacific Mail Steamship Companys Office,
San Francisco California, The Doctor offers free
consultation, and asks no remuneration unless he
effects a CURE.
SpermatOrrhmR,
Or local weakness nervous debility, low spirits,
assitde weakness Of the limbs and back. indisposi-
ton and neapability for labor aud study duness Of
apprehensons, loss Of memory, aversion to society,
love of solitude. timidity, sefdistrust, dizziness,
headache involuntary discharges pains in SIDE aec-
tous of the eye pimpes the face, sexual or other
n6rmties in man, are cured by the justly celebrated
physician and surgeon, l.. ]. Czapkay. His methed
Of curing diseases is new (unknOwu to others,) and
hence the great success All consultations by letter
or otherwise, free.
Address l.. j. CLAPhAN, NJ D.,
ial3-3m San Francisco, Cal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
TRUSTEES REPORT.

Receipts and Expenditures Of the City Government
for the year ending May l4th 1851
RECEIPTS
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-23
LANGTON'S PIONEER EXPRESS

LANUxUN y E1OnGG6 EA4 4s4S00"
To all parts Of California and Utah Territory, con
Meeting at Marysville and Nevada with Reliable
Expresses to all parts of California, the At
lantic States and Europe.
We will dispatch Daily Expresses to and hom ah
Points North of Nevada,
And every Saturday Morning. to the following places
10 Western Utah:
Franktown Washoe Valley, Chinatown,
Genoa Carson Valley, Gold Canon,
Truckee Meadows, Johnstown,
Carson CITY. Virginia City,
And Walker River Mines.
All letters for the Western Atlantic States, enclosed
in our Government franked envelopes, and endorsed
"Overland via. Salt Lake" win be forwarded ana
reac ch their destination sooner than by any Othef
line.
Treasure, Packages and Letters transmitted to anG
from the above points with unrvaled dispatch anu
security.
Gold Dust and Coin forwarded to all parts oi the
United States and Europe insured or uninsured Al
low rates as be done by any house Win seVu'
rity.
Our Treasure Express viii always be accompaneu
by faithful Messengers. .
RAJ Notes Drafts Bills, &C. collected or negoua-
ted and all orders attended TO promptly.
Purchases Of every description made. Forwaruine
of Merchandise and Commissions of every nature, AZ
tended to intelligently and with promptitude.
ga Office in Nevada, next door below Wells, lM-
90 g Co.'S JOHN PATTlS0N, Agent.
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naval stores. When oyfiele, come ;.fo
: 1ss a. implements Of ,cdv,.rAich aceye Be-.
fore Innocent, they msy be declared 70 b.
contraband." And Wheaton, the value Of
whose testimony will NOT be questioned by
any American, declares that - all varilk =
instruments or materials BY Their own
: nature 81 TO be used 10 war; are contra
" band. Whas implsmen.s,n s.iossru-
ments or "materials" are more sspar,icu.
larry useful" or more eft TO be used than
the s'propertyn which can dig bitches, m oun,
guns, cook food, provide forage and in
pinch shoulder muskes aud mount guard r
Urn. Better is right. His de6nisions are
justified BY the books and the highest Law
authority Of the Government. In seeding
States, slaves are contYaband. They are
subject to seizure detention and use by the
loyal forces, wherever in those States shey
may be found. That's the Law, and before
the rebellion is over, the Massachusetts
GENERAL viii make it . part Of the political
gospel.
We are glad that the Government has the
good senss aud courage to settle this aues-
ton according to the precedent which Gen.
Butler had established. We feared tina,
some lingering remnant of the notion which
has prevailed among our politicians that
slaves as ''property" were entitled TO rights
which do not belong to other property that
some miserable fear OF offending somebody
who oEns. or 10, on the fathers side, akin
to negro, IN the Border States; or some
absurd fantasy tina, this is rose water war,
or, az the most, contest in which no more
deadly missiles than bon bons are to be
thrown, might embarrass our Massachusetts
Democrat OF Adamantine anteceden,s, and
cause him 10 undo what be has so we'll be.
gun. The letter to him, which We print
herewith, dispels tina, doubt, and opens up
a new and by no means upimportant line of
policy for cutting short and overcoming the
rebellion. Wherever now the Federal Army
moves in the rebel States, the black popu.
lation will fall into its rear and become
valuable and trusty colaborers for its sue
cess. under the hot sun Of Virginia and
tennessee summer, they will prove their
worth IN the discharge Of the CALLING and
laoorous duties Of the camp. Ia terrifying
positions, in providing forage, in cooking,
washing, tending the sick and wounded,
they will each man do sSldier's work, re-
lleving the troops Of much that is lahorious
and unpleasant in performances, and, in
Southern climate, injurious to the health.
But let it be remembered that contraband
property confscated IN war is never restored.
These blacks who swell the rear guard Of
the Federal forces, and unpaid do the work
work that the soldiers gladly escape, will
have earned that blessing which is the birth
right Of all men-Freedom.-- CHICAGO
Tribune.
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RAISING THE STARS AND STRIPES

The other day, in the presence of an i'm
msnse crowd OF people, President Lincoln
raised over the Post Office building at
Washington National flag. When eleya-
ted TO its position, there being but little
wind, it remained IN otionless. But suddenly
gentle breeze came from the North and
its ample folds were extended in a most
graceful and beautiful manner. This incl
dent furnished to tne President the occasion
for the following very opposite remarks !:
LADIES AND GeSrLEYgS-l had not though,
to shy werd, but it has occurred to me
that few weeks ago the "S,ars and
Stripes" hung rather lapguidly about the
staff all over the nation. So too, with this
flag, when it was elevated to its place. AT
FIRST i, hung rather languidly, but the glori-
Gus breeze came, and it now floats as it
should. [Cries of '.Good," and applause. !
And We hope that the same is swelling the
glorious Gag throughout the whole nation.
Secretary Seward, being called, came
forward, and responded to the impatient
and oft-repeated calls for him as follows !:
FELLOW CrrIzENs-You here have known
we'll the statement and orators of some of
the Southern States. We have known their
cOuFhge, anu Tue sptru anu tue reso-
luton of the people Of all the South
ern States. But knowing all these we know
two things which even they cannot do--one
is to destroy "Iiail Columbia" and the
other is to destroy the Star Spangled Ban
ner. Repeated cheers, intermingled with
explanations Of "No !" "Never."] They
viii fai. to do it only because human nature
needs tha, .he one shall continue to be so,
and that tie other shall float over the sea
and the land and What human nature needs
God Almighty, the father Of human nature,
DEGREES. [Great cheering, and music from
the band.
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- Movcmsnts are being made through
Gu, all the leyal Ssatcs--in nlfnoss every
town and city--so celebrate the coming
Fourth Of July in more than ordinary man
nsr. Il is now less than four weeks until
the time, and We would suggest that our
c,tsens begin to think about the matter, and
arrange plans for the proper demonssra.
ton. on that dav. In these trying times 1t
hehooyes tn. American people, or that por-
ton Of them, at least, who have noe lost
she,r "6rst-lovc," but still respees aud re.
we're the memory Of our Revolutionary Ea-
Tiers, and the Government they established,
10 assemble themselves together, thrcusheus
Ii. length and breadth Of the land. aud Gel.
citrate the coming anniversary OF American
Independence in . manner that will arouse
ia. ia,rn, feeling. Of The cold and ind, Ter
sat-tha, will fan into . quicker Game The
alre.dv barring ores Of Liberty and Ma
,euali,y-,hat uill bind Us more closely to-
ss,her in the common cause OF our country,
and give Us to feel thai We are and can be
bu; one people, one Kindred and enc na''on-
Atty. Let the public mind be refreshed 10
the his,ory Of the .sdsys tina. tried men's
souls"-'es The teachings Of The Fathers be
sshearsed and The immortal Declaration be
proclaimed anew from every stand, and read
10 the hearing Of every citizen OF the Re-
public. Nothing vii, do more TO strengthen
the patriotic will of the American people,
or TO bripg them together in one solid paai-
AK in support Of the union,--than to bring
a'rssh to their minds the cost al which that
.laisa MAS established.
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Trustees Sale.

NOTICE IS hereby gissa. that will On the 10th
dag Of July. 1851, oOmlenclng at the hour Of 10
seicex, A n, al uy oaise Council b affs City Iowa
se al pubic auction .or cash 10 The hlghe BIDDER The
following described Real Estate. to wit; BeginninS
the s0RRn rest corner 81 section hunter 81 theace
running north 81 15Ioo chains thence east 20 ehaus
tneuIe south. 81 5000 chains thence West 10 chains
10 the place of bcginaag beng the south part Il the
Southwest quarter section number a. in township
10 range -, e2ntsinug eghty-seveu acres and nine
acres OF land situated and being square in the
orh east corner 81 the porlh west eure OF the north
ives; quarter Of section IS township Is range g. and
TIE north east quarter o! the north quarter Of
ton g. township 20. - excepting niue acres
situated and being In sqaare foi The south
c"rneres the said North quarter. the north
quarter Of seci1u % in said township ranges all
the County OF Potawaamle aud State OF Iowa by
tie 81 Deed OF Trust executed BY William H. Amy
on the i3th say o. February D., 1850 and recorded
by the Recorder of PJitaw annie County book X
on PAGE ~ for the purpose Of securing payment
note therein described for $40 e. made by he said
William ii Amy. aud which nUte /. due aud uu-
PAID. d. c BLOONER Trustee
Dated June s h.. 1851 --2iat. ..-
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Gen. Butler Is = good lawyer - well ~
a gallant soldier. lie knows What il con-
,rahand Of war and what is not: and when
he announced to impudens Col. Mallory
that he bad cnnf.cated his "propersy 10
certain fugitive negro slsres then within
Fortress Monroe, be did 80 With fall an-
Outstanding Of the principles and the prae-
,ice which ought 20 govern in such cases.
Bouvier. 10 the Law D,c;ioasry,--no mean
authority, by the way-says :-s.cammea-
/. tiles particularly useful 10 war are contra
+" band, IS srms, ammunition. horses, tim
"ber fox ship building, and suery kind q
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e. By areccnt change ct time in tie
mail arrangements west from Omaha, the
Denver, Sal, Lake, and California mail
must hereafter leave Couneil Bluffs on
Stu, day morning, instead Of Sunday. All
mail matter for the West should be in the
Post Office before closing time on Friday
agerinv
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3 Tho big rain last Saturday night
swe,lcd Indian Greek to 'h'gh water marx.
II the creek had been running in the e!d
channel, the lower portion Of the city would
certainly have been inundated as it was,
,hs new ditch answered, admirably. the
purpose fer which il was made, and saved
suumter Of our citizens from an uncem-
Portable "ducklug.' The banks were con.
siersbly washed away, in good many
place., thas rendering it necessary to place
sbutusn,s under some OF tho bridses,
which, however, was an improvement much
beaded before. We ,hick the sol! is oil
washed Away nos, and the banks Of the
"sanGxl" are dans "eav,Hg in"
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CO For several days -dasisg the past
week, mosquito creek has been very high
ovcraowins its banks in numerous places
The water was so deep at the ends OF the
bridge on the bottom tina. it rendered the
road by tha, wae for awhile impassabls.-
All the streams east, between here and pes
Moines, have been very high. but with the
exception 81 The lover brids, over mos
quito, the crossings have all continued
rsssahle.
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@ The latest and m ost interesting news
by telegraph is, that the "Minisfer to
BrnSiiis in a bad fri" The greatest
anxiety il everywhere felt to know how be
got in, and when he expects TO get out, or if
il hurt him much.
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~ See the Advertisement, in another
column, headed "sals OF watches at aue-
ton" Some thirty or forty watches Of
d iercnt descriptions-having been left for
repairs, and never called for-will be sold
By 4. ID. RopISsoS, Mt public auction, in
from, Of ths District Clerks Office, on the
18Th inst, one week from to day. 4 better
opportunity to buy a cheap watch will ne.
Do ogufa1.
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CTThs new Governor OF Colorado has
arrived in that Territory, and entered upon
the discharge Of his duties. A formal re-
cep,ion was given him by the citizens Of
Denver, On The evening Of the 18th uls.