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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

Commander of the Pacific Department.
Much dissatisfaction has been expressed
10 this State in relationto TO the reported ap-
pointment Of Gen. beaver to the command
of the California volunteers, and Of the De-
partment Of the Pacific. There is reason
to doubt bis loyalty 10 the Government, aud
from letter which be wrOie lately TO bis
brother, and which was published just be
fore The election. it would appear that bis
sycpalbies are with Secessia. II has lately
been asserted that majority of The regular
and volunteer officers Oh this coast have
declared their intention of throwing up
their commissions II Denver is appointed to
command them. This statement may not
be correct, but the fact is unqucsIioned that
there il much opposition to serving under
him among tie volunteers.
According 10 San Francisco dispatch,
published in Saturdays Union. powerful
effort is now being made to have John Con
ness appointed to the Bdgadier Generalship
Tor this Department. in place Of Denver,
and we hope The effort will be succcs'inl.
COnness, it is true, has not made military
matters the special study of his life, but he
knows as much in that respect as Denver,
and he possesses many of the qualifications
that 90 to make up good commander He
is, besides, a man Of unbIemished character,
his loyalty is unquestioned, aud his ap.
pointmeut would he satisfactory to the peO-
pie. If The command Of this Department
is to be conferred upon civilian, we know
of none as well qualified for The position as
Couness.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

ST. PATRIcK's BRoTHERHoOD.-An Organi
cation OF the above name, is thus explained
by MOOney's Express:
The object of st. Patrick's Brotherhood
is to unite Irishmeu in one purpose and un.
dee one name, having the same by laws,
same objects, aud same days of meeting all
over the earth. The purpose is to throw Oh
the manacles which England has thrOwO
over them the means, timely and general
preparation for the fret opportunity,
which may come much sooner than many
expect. Any three Irishmen in any part Of
California can begin the organization in
their own neiehbOrhoOd, report themselves
to the Secretaries here, when further in
structons will be given. The voluntary
assessment may be whatsoever sum each
eau readily spare.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

SCICIDE.-A man named Perry Wilson
living in the foothills OF the Coast Range,
COlusa county, worth $4,000. out of debt
aud much esteemed, committed suicide re.
Gently by shooting himself through the chest
from one side 10 the other. and when found
b c was lying with his hands folded over his
breast. bis face bearing placid expression.
lie left note, upon which whetstOne was
laid to prevent it from blowing away, say
ing: ''BlGne no one for this. | did it my.
self" No reason can be assigned for the
rash act.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22


THE CALIFORNIA MAGLs.-The following
order. in relation to California mail ma'ier'
an unintelligibIe synopsis Of which has al
ready been published, was issued by The
Posirflcp Department on the z4lh ni':
First-That no newspapers or other printed
matter be admitted into the letter pouches, des
tined to the Pacific Coast. Letters exclusively
being placed therein.
Second-That separate bags be appropriated
exclusively to newspapers destined to the
Pacific Coast, excluding all other printed mat
ter.
Third-That such letter pouches and news,
paper bags be forwarded to California as usual
by the Overland Mail route.
Fourth-All other printed matter OF every
kind. destined to the Pacific Coast, must DC
sent in bags to the New York office, there to be
delivered to the agents of the Overland Mail
Company.
Fiith-Postmaster are requested to comply
carefully with these orders until further notice.
ANY neglect therein to be Immediately report
ed to the appointment officer. BY order OF the
Postmaster General.
JOHN A. KAssBN,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

DrscRAcEFuL SCENE IN COURT.-The
following proceedings are reported by the
No,;ooel Democrat as having occurred in
El Dorado county. recently:
A.. term Of the District Court in that county
Indoe % Myers presiding--a man BY the name
- Rprd was summoned as juryman; Mr..
Sanderson. District Attorney, mterPoSeo
challenge as to his competency, wheh Sohie-
thing ike the following cOllOquy occurred
Judee-Upon what ground do you ch@ilei'Se
Attorney-As to his citizenship.
Judpe-Very well, sir, proceed. Clerk swear
the juror. o;.;zor of the
United StatesF
Juror-No, sir. o,,
Attorney-To what power or country 40 you
owe and acknowledge allegiance!
Juror-To the Confederate States
Attorney-Do you intend to return 10 'he
Confederate States' n.o,,,
Juror-I do, as soon as get my pay from
the u. S. Government for services as Depu'!
Census Marshal Of this county.
Attorney ito the Court)-I suppose, your
Honor, that is sufficient ground for the chai-
jndge-Well, don't think there is sufficient
cause, and the juror will take his seat IN 'he
box. l.d
The Juror was thereupon sworn in and served
during the term.
A Judge who permits an avowed traitor TO
serve as a juror, must be of the same kidney
himself.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

EXPENSES OF THE REVOLUTION AIRY WAR.
The entire expenses of the Reyo utionary War
were stated in a report of Alexander Hamilton,
Secretary of the Treasury, in 1870, to be Sl35,-
0O0,O 900 The debt which was left for posterity
to pay was $75,0O0,000, The population was
then estimated at three millions; as we have
S750,00O, 900 would be in the same proportion.
But the wealth and productive resources Of the
country have increased vastly beyond the ratio
Of population increase. Therefore, debt of a
thousand millions upon the country now would
not be so onerous as was the seventy-fve mil
lions at the close of the Revolution.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
- ruLEGRAPH.
SAN Francisco, Oct 22d.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct ZZd'
Capt. F. H. Lendrum, Of the Third ARTILLERY,
with Can't. Johns, were riding on Powell street.
yesterday at the intersection Of Chestnut, when
the cars Of temporary railway came in coils
sion with the team, and both occupants were
thrown out. Capt. Lendrum was SO seriously
injured that his life is dispaired Of. Capt Johns
was but slightly injured.
The Mirror says secret organization Of fe-
male spies exists in San Francisco, whose ousi'
ness il Is to find out and communicate reliable
information to the secessOnists.
Telegraphic communication with New ork
will be complete this evening.
Dispatches received this forenoon blythe Pony
to the effect that Conrad Weigand has been re-
moved from the Mint.
Arrived-Ship Nonpareil, from New YORK
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

A SToRY OF THE DAY.-There is a curious
story told concerning one Of the prisoners at
Governors Island, James NJ. Sturges by name,
who belonged to the Jonesborough Guards, OF
North Carolina, and was among the prisoners
captured at Hatteras. Sturges says he is by
birth New Yorker, and that he was stolen
from the city when only eight years old, by one
DR.. Spears, and carried to North Carolina,
where he was bound to a minister by the name
of Jarvis, whom he served until he was Of law
full age, after which he married, and had no
means of getting back. His parents were John
and Sarah Sturges, and when kidnapped, he
had three brothers and one sister living, name
ly, William, John, Thomas and, Mary. They
are now scattered, and he is of course anxious
to hear from them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

MIssoUm.-Tbe last Pony brought but
little information relative TO affairs ia Mis-
souri,. A Jefferson City dispatch of The lllb,
states that Price was at Jamestown. in Bates
county, on the 9Th, sIill pushing sOathward.
A St. Louis dispatch Of The l2Ib, mentions
rumor that Price bad been prevented by
floods from crossing the Usage river, and
that Lane had routed detachment of his
rear guard. The same dispatch says there
had evidently been battle between Lanes
or Sigels forces and the rebels, but no par
ticulars are given.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
TUESDAY EVENING, OCT. %. 1861.

THg STAak ACCIDEET.-A gentlemen VINO
came from DOwnievilIe yesterday, gives US
some further particulars Of toe terrible
stage accident mentioned 10 our last The
accident happened about three O'Clock on
Saturday morning, when the team was as
cendng the Goodyear's Bar Hill. AS they
were making short turn in the narrowest
uortiop of lbe road, the lead horses got
frightened, and in spite Of the exerlions OF
the driver to keep The wheel horses in the
road the stage was upset aud rolled down
Hrightful precipce. There were six CHI
namen inside the stage, and two passengers
Messrs. Boyce and Houseman, and the drl-
yer, Miles Nesmth, outside. Two OF the
Chinamen were killed dead. one died the
next morning, and another was so badly
hurt that he was not expected 10 recover.
The other two were not injured Mr. Boyce
was severely injured and is not expected to
recover. Ills lower jaw was broken, the
ends of the bones being driven into bis
throat, and bis face terribly mangled. The
driver was pretty badly burt, but hol dan
gerously. and Mr.. Houseman escaped ~i'll
slight injuries. 1t appears Iht Mr.. Boyce-
10 attempting to jump from the stage. got
entagnled In The reins, aud rolled with The
horses and stage some 700 or 800 feet down
the hill.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

THE inhabitants on the coast Of North Caro-
lima about Hatteras Inlet, whose principal sup
port had been by their trade with the North,
are thoroughly sick Of the war. Feeling that
secession had been precipitated upon the State
against the wishes Of her people, they are eager
for the overthrow of the spurious government.
The suffering of the poor and the demoraliza-
ton of the currency add to the feelings of dis
content. Union meetings have been held, at
which influential citizens attended, and it has
been agreed to offer no resistance to the Fede-
raj troops.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

lxDIAN FI0aT.-A dispatch TO the Marys-
willie papers, Of this morning, states that a
fight recently occurred near the Nome Cult
farm, between the settlers Of Round Valley
and band Of Indians aud Mexlcans One
hundred aud eight Indians aud two or three
Msxicans are reported to have been killed.
None Of the whltee were injured 10 the dght.
The Indians, II appears, had been stealing
stock from Round Valley, aud were fol-
lowed and overtaken by the settlers, who
recovered twenty-eight hogs.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

The NAVAL ExrEDTION--A New York
dispatch of The 18th inst. says the U. S.
transport Cahawba was mt anchor OF
New York harbor, taking on board the 3rd
Rhode Island regiment. The steamers Ro-
anoke, Empire city, Parkersburg aud Coat
zacoalcOs, and the gun-boats Ottawa aud
Unadilla, had already sailed. These vessels
constitute portion OF the naval expedition
which was recently being fitted out in
New York. Vessels were also being 6tted
out IN Philadelphia aud other places, for
operations on the Southern coast, but their
precise destination is not made public. Be-
fore many weeks, we shall probably hear
of blow being struck at some point least
expected.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

VALUABLE WoRK.-Baneroit Il Co., San
Francisco, have in press, and soon TO be
issued, o work entitled, "Hand Book, AL
manac, and Year Book of Facts-ls62, +"
which should be in every mans possession
as book Of reference. The contents are
given as follows
l. Calculations, by Thomas Tenent.
IL. On the Art of War, by w. II.
Haleck.
III. Federal Officers on the Pacific.
Nv. State aud County Officers, Members
OF the Legislature, Attorneys, DC, for Cal.
ifornia, Oregon, Washington aud Nevada.
Y. Election Returns
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
omc,ol vote for State Officers.

FOR GOVERNOR.
Stanford. Sc 036 COnness. .oOs s44 Mcdonnell 32i5l
LIEuTEsAST GOVERNOR.
cAou;s 80 5a3 Irwin "a, ,4T9 O'Farrell 80 2ss
NEMBgRs or CONGRESS.
pbelos l65l EdgertOn .35 ,4i9 Barber .. 81 59l
SARGENT SO 692 McKibbin. 80 ,40l Shattuck 81 ~
Low 80 O6O Getchell q, $50 Ganahl. "a Oa6
JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT
Norton. So 652 Whitman 04,O34 Wallace. 81 90
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
p,xlsv s664 Bowie . 81 els Robinson. 81 $50
STATE TREASURER.
Asblev 81. SOS Iaudrum 81, L 10 Findley. .33 l5s
CONTROLLER.
Warren. 81 65S Mailman 30 1856 Brooks. 81 ,239
SURVEYOR GENERAL.
uouohtop 81. .S73 Gardner SO 439 Higley . 80 l59
CLERK SUPREME COURT
Fargo 81 OH Evans. SO .4S7 Fairfax. 80 81
STATE PRINTER.
Avery so, 100 Ridge. "a $40 Carr. - 300
The average vote for the candidates OH
each ticket, Siihout counting the illegal
votes for the third candidate FOR Congress,
gives the following as the vote of the three
parties:
Republican. ........''''' '''''' '...0l, ,942
Union Democratic. c.......... .......'.. ..34 ,9Og
Secession. .................... ..32, ,l22
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

DIR. HAYES POLAR ExPEDITIoN.-This
expedition, which sailed early last year in search
of an open Polar sea, returned to Halifax on
the 9th of this month. A dispatch says the
party are all well, two having died, namely:
Augustus Lentus, the astronomer, and Gibson
Caruthy, of Mass. DR.. Hayes reached Smiths
Straits in August last year, but could not pene-
trate the Straits with his vessel either last sea-
son or this. He wintered at Port Foulk, near
Alexandria, and with dogs and sleds reached
latitude 81 degrees IS minutes, May 18th, this
year.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

TEIEGRAPHrc.-Mr Pattisoa, the tele-
graph operator at this place, informs as
that The Eastern division of The Overland
telegraph line is now completed TO Salt
Lake City, and that the Western division
will be completed Ia three or four days. BY
Saturday next, at farthest, the line will be
in working order, connecting California by
telegraph with The East.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
First Assistant Postmaster General.

DENVRR's LETTER.-The following is nm
extract from the letter of Gen. Denver,
written to bis brother, aud published ia this
State by secession papers as an electioneer'
ino document:
From present appearances we are to be as
tax ridden people as the subjects Of Britain.
II we succeed in getting out Of our present diff
fculties indeed, with as much freedom as is en-
ioyed by English subjects, we may deem our
selves happy. On every side disasters stare us
in the face-a most formidable rebellion, an
Executive usurpation Of power, venal and
subservient Congress, pecuniary ruin among
the people, and great danger Of the free Gov.
ernment given to us by our fathers, being turned
into military despotism. IS.
This letter was written soon after the
Bull Run disaster, and it is not at all
strange that the volunteers in this State
dislike TO serve GRder the author. The only
wonder is. that man who could write the
foregoing would accept of a military ap'
poiulment from the Government.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

HOME OF THE CoNDoR.--An acquaintance
of the editor Of the San Francisco Journal re-
lates that on high mountain, eastward, con-
dors have been seen, and one of them, Of huge
proportions, has been killed. Persons residing
near their haunt say that they attack and
carry off young deer, and even young bears ;
and on one occasion, hunter having killed
and hung up deer, returned the next day and
found the carcass nearly devoured by the pred
atory monsters. The informant saw one
of them dart from cliff, catch and tear a large
hawk to pieces.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

How LOUISVILLE WAS SAvED.-It is al
legged that Gen. Buckner was lately pre-
pared to pOunce upon Louisville, at the
head Of some eight or zen thousand men,
and bis force actually started from Green
River. by Isilroad for Louisville. A young
Union man. ia the employ OF the railroad. as
cerlained what was going on, and taking
crOwbar pried up the railroad track. He
bad not lett the place when the cars came
along aud were thrown from the track. In
the confusion which followed, the young
man escaped. The expedition was thus de-
tained for day or two, aud the military
authorities of Kentucky being put on their
guard, Gen. Buckmer abandoned the pro-
ject.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

THE Governor elect, and a party of gentle
men, on Wednesday last left Dutch Flat for the
purpose Of going over the survey for railway
made by Mr.. Judah. The excursion will be ex-
tended as far as the Humboldt. The Inquirer
hopes the Governor will embark in the enter
prise Of building the road.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

New husic.--Just recei,e ed a The Broad Street
Book Store, A. r. CHURCH Co., Union lixie's Land
Madens Prayer; Cottage BY the Sea; Defend theSar,
and stripes; Flowers Of California Schottische; Flag
of Our Union; Bridal Veil schottsche; Tn Rolo in
Maschera; Opera dc Verdi; la Reyie Grand Military
March; Sotti st todt; Hanish Dance; Christmas
Schotsche; Happy Lord of Conan, with splendid Va
ratons; 6rooke Hall Polka; Swiss Medley; Some
thing; Cuba Polka
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

THE Grass Valley Cricketers, who were
beaten some time since by the San Francis
cans, have challenged them TO come to
Grass Valley aud play, The latter regret
that they cannot accept the challenge be-
fore next spring.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

THE LONGEST TELBGRAPH.-In London,
on the 2Sth ult., telegraphic communication
was commenced with the station at Tapanrog,
on the sea Of Azof. This telegraph line IS
twenty-five hundred miles long, and the expert
ment was quite successful, the clerks at each
end conversing with each other upon the state
Of the weather, etc.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

ENLIsTED. MIR. James p. Bull, the patri-
otic editor Of the Auburn Advocate, has
enlisted as private In one of the OompA.
Ries of the Fourth Infantry regiment, now
being organized at Auburn.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

AUBURN RAILROAD IRoN.-J. p. Robinson,
Esq, the Superintendent of the Sacramen-
TO Valley Railroad, recently received and
conveyed upon the ground FIVE hundred aud
fifty tons Of railroad iron for the Folsom
and Auburn railroad. About ten miles Of
this new road has been nicely graded aOd is
now ready 10 receive the rails.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

New BOOks.-IIumes' History of England
vols; Pictorial History Of the Mexican War; Pictorial
Life Of Franklin; Life of Thomas Jefferson by Randall
vols The Autocrat Of the Breakfast Table BY
Holmes; Charles ONalley, the Irish Dragon, BY
Lever; Diary of a London Physician, b, Warren and
many other Miscellaneous and Historical Works, for
sale at the Broad Street Book Store by
A. p. CHURCH & Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

Coal MNE.--A coal mine has lately been
discovered by Mr.. Rice, on the South Fork
Of Stony Greek, "a Tehama country. The
mlne is said 10 be extensive, and the coal
Of superior quality.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

THE FOor RAcE, which occurred yesier-
day, near San Jose. between Selaya and
Carr, for 81 900 side, was won by the lat
ter by about eight feet
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
TERRIBLE M1srAKr.-In q late advance Of

TERRIBLE MIsTAKE.-In late advance OF
several regiments of troops, from Chain
Bridge to Falls Church, one Of chose terri
bic mistakes so common 10 this war, of 6r-
ing upon friends, occurred among several
detOchments OF The Federal troops. 10 the
darkness Of the night, Col. Owens Phia-
delpbia regiment fred a full volley al their
friends, killing and wOunding large num-
Der. Col. Bakers California regiment, not
knowing whence the firing came, returned
1t with marked effect. The mistake was
soon discovered, and Ovens regiment was
ordered 10 fall back to camp. by this mis-
take, six men were killed and twe' ,y woun
ded, two or three mortally.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

THR steamer 0rizaba sailed for Panama
yesterday. Among the passengers were
Gen. Sumner and other distinguished mill
tary men. The treasure shpipuOnt amour
ted TO $l,OO6.l8O.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

FATAL ACcIDENT.-John A. Penseim, ma.
ny years resident of Butte county, re-
ceived fatal injury while mining on the
West branch of Feather River, from the eff.
fects Of which he died on the llth inst.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

Carr. 7. D. JOINS, has received BY Pony
his cOmuissIoA As Brigadier General OF Vol
un,serA. Cspt JOAas graduated ct West
F0iat u EBte.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

RISE IN LAND.-The Stockton Indepen.
dent speaks of the sale of piece Of land
near that city for $50 per acre, which could
MOI have been cold twelve mouths ago for
$40 per aeEe.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

OREGON INMGRASTs.-A party of immi.
grants fIOm the vicinity of Corvallis. Ore
gon, arrived at Stockton on Friday on their
way 10 Alameda county.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

ILLINOIS is the only State that hes fur
nished her full quota Of troops for the war.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

just Rccclved.-A large lot Of California Gold
Pens the best pointed Pens made-warranted. For
sale at the Broad Street Book Store, by
A. p. CHURCH & Co.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

Mr.. Landrum has been exhibiting one of his
hne cashmere goats to the people Of Stockton
1t is valued at | 800.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
HOUSE and ORCHARD, One-half a.
III mile from town. The Orchard contains ~
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY FRUIT TREES OF the
choicest varieties; also, some Two Hundred Grape
Vines of different kinds, besi1es Rha sberries, Cur
rants, and strawberry Vines. Theabove will be sold
at a bargain. Also some 400 acres of land portion
OF which is well adapted to Fruit Growing, and all
to Gram Raising. For particulars, apply to
Nevada. Oct H. 1851. J. NJ. HlXS0N.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
MARRIED.

In this city Oct goth, by solomon Rosenthal, Mr..
AARON BARuH and Miss RosALlA WoIF, all Of Nevada.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22

NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
NOTICE Is hereby given that the taxes
IN upon the Assessment Roll of Nevada county, for
1861 are due, and payable to the undersigned at
his Office in the court House Nevada. and that the
law for the collection Of the same will be strictly
enforced Upon all taxes not paid on or before the
third Monday in November five per cent will be added
j. n. TURNER,
Oct IS 1861. Collector OF Nevada County.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-10-22
DIED.

In this city, Oct. 2lst, Mr.. HENRY HICKS aged ;s
Npal.s.