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The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
APpORTIOyNrENT OF THE STATE.

APPOHTIOEMENT OF THE STATE
Gov. DoWney, in his late message, makes
the following recommendations relative 70
apportioning the State into Senatorial and
Assembly districts:
trust that early action VIII be had upon the
apportionment Of Senatorial and Assembly dis
tricts among the different counties Of the State,
according to the white population as asceTtained
by the last decennial census, taken by authori-
ty of the United States, copies Of which viii be
found on file in the Secretary Of States othce
for your guidance. think the interest OF the
State would be served If the number Of Assem-
blymen and Senators were reduced so as TO ap-
proximate to the minimum number designated
by the Constitution. Both bodies might thus
be rendered more efficient, and the cost to the
State reduced materially. Mileage should be
abolished and actual travelling expenses onlg
allowed.
Governor Downey, being citizen Of an
agricultural county, is, of course, anxious
that the representation of the mining coun-
ties shall be cut down as much as possible,
for the purpose Of giving the agricultuarl
districts prepOnderance in the Legisla-
ture. For this purpose he recommends
that the white population be taken as the
basis Of representation, instead Of the total
number of inhabitants, as our State Consti-
tuition clearly prescribes. The Chinese,
who are mostly in the mining counties, are
not regarded as white people, and if they
are not included in the apportiOnment the
proportional representation Of the mining
counties will be considerably diminished.
In apportioning members of Congress The
Chinese are included, and no good reason
can be given why they should not be inclu-
ded 10 the appOStionment for members Of
the Legislature.
The suggestion OF the Governor, relative
to reducing the number Of the Assembly.
men and Senators, is worthy Of considera-
tion, though the minimum number desig-
mated by the Constitution"-ten Senators
and thirty Assemblymen-is altogether too
small for State having 375, 900 inhabitants,
and SO many diversified interests as Califor.
MIA. With the minimum number, Nevada
county would have but one Assemblyman,
and the three counties of Placer, Nevada
aud Sierra, but one Senator. Sixty Assem-
blymen aud twenty Senators would be none
too many for State like this.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
Total .......................3 .375,9a

The population Of the State is much less
than was generally estimated before the
census was taken, bat we presume the fig
ures given above are not far from correct.
According to the State census Of 1852, ex-
elusive of Ell Dorado which was not return.
ed, the total population was 224, ,435 show
ing an increase in eight years Of only l5l,-
512. The agricultural counties, including
San Francisco, have from $4,000 to $4,000
more inhabitants than the mining counties.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
LATER FROrr THE EAsT.

The Pony arrived at Fort Churchill yes
terday. We make up the following from
dispatches TO the MarysviIle papers Of this
morning:
ST. LOUIS, Jan. A.
The arsenal, at Mobile, containing $4,000
arms, 1900 barrels of gunpOwder and other
ammunition, has been seized by the Seces'
siOnists.
It is rumored that the Forts at Key West
and Pensacola, Fort Morgan, Ship Island,
Fort johnson, Cape Fear river and the arse
nal at Baton Rouge, will be seized and gar
risoned by the respective States within
whose limits they are.
The South Carolina Commissioners have
left Washington, treating the refusal OF the
President to grant their demands as dec
laration of war.
The steamer Waconsta is ordered to be
10 readiness to assist Mcintyre in the exc
cutiOn of his duties as Collector Of the port
of Charleston.
The sloop-of-war Brooklyn is ordered on
a cruise, supposed to be for Charleston.
A report that four companies, from Fort
Monroe, have been ordered to Charleston,
has created great excitement at Norfolk.
A committee of New York Democrats,
headed by Moses Taylor, arrived at Wash
ton, on the Sd. They visited Senator Sew
ard and urged bis appoval Of the Crittendsn
Compromise. but not very successfully.
Benjamin Marceda has presented South
Carolina with the sum Of $4,000.
The secession Gag was raised at Whining
ton, n c., on the Sd OF January.
Capt. Charles Stone, on the recommends
ton Of General Scott, has been appointed
Inspector General of the Military District
of Columbia, to prevent invasion, suppress
insurrection and preserve the public pro-
perty.
The Mayor of Washington is also organ.
ing police force for an emergency.
It was rumored that an attempt had been
made to assinate Senator Wade.
The Senate Committee of Thirteen. it
was reported, could not agree on any plan
of adjustment.
A meeting Of the citizens Of Philadelphia
is called for tomorrow night, TO sustain
Major Anderson and support the efforts Of
the Government and to reinforce him.
The news of the resembling of the order
for the removal of the cannon, at Pittsburg
Arsenal, was received there with the great
est satisfaction.
10 the U. S. Senate, on the Sd of January
Mr.. Bigler presented petitions, extensively
signed, from citizens of Pennsylvania, in
favor of Crittenden's Compromise.
The Governor of Nebraska, has vetoed
the bill prohibiting slavery in the Territory.
It has passed one House, and will pass the
other over the Governors veto.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

A LETTER from Charleston published in the
New York World, says that the table upon
which the Declaration OF the independence OF
the United States was signed, is now in the po-
session of a lady in that city. On December
10th, she was urged by the secessionists to per-
init them to use Il for the signing Of their dec
laration. The lady told the Committee, who
made the request that rather than have the Or
dinance of Secession signed thereon, she woSld
burn the table 70 ashes.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

MAGpALEN AsYLUM-The $4,000 appro-
priated by the last Legislature to assist the
Sisters Of Mercy in erecting an asylum at
San Francisco for the reception and care Of
unfortunate and abandoned women, has
been expended in the erection Of q four sto-
ry brick edince, on the corner of Bryant
and FIRST sireets.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

WATER SrRIKE.-A number of miners re-.
siding in Yankee Jim's and Yorktown Pla-
Ger county, held meeting on the l4th inst,
and resolved that they would not purchase
any more water until tho company would
reduce it to twelve aud half cents per
inch,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

LEcruREs.--A :course Of lectures is to be
delivered at Auburn, the proceeds of which
are to be applied to the liquidation Of the
debt Of the NJ. E. Church of that place. DR..
VIM. Grove Deal, of Nevada, delivers the
first lecture.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

HoTEL RURSEp.-A large hotel at Mil
pitas, Santa Clara county, was destroyed
by Gre last Thursday morning. SO rapid
was the spread Of the flames, that the in-
mates barely had time TO escape with their
lives. Nearly everything in the house was
consumed.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

THE London Times, of November 2lst, re-
gpets that Mr.. Lincoln viii have the services
neither OF Mr.. Webster nor Mr.. Everett in his
Cabinet, those gentlemen having allied them
selves with his opponents. Thereupon the Bos-
ton Transcript observes If Lord Derby be made
Cabinet.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

THE GRAVE OF IRvINo.-A writer in the
Home Journal, in closing some pleasant remi-
niscences Of Irving says at is now nearly a
year since Irving left us, but the stranger visit
ing his grave still finds fresh flowers, placed
there by some loving hand"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

AN IMPOSING FUSERAL-John Sheehan
one OF the returned soldiers Of the Papai
Brigade, died recently 10 Cork, aud his re.
mains were attended to the grave by thirt y
thousand people. 1t was the most impOs-
ing pageant ever witnessed in that city.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

INTEREST FVND.-The State Treasurer, In
in his report, says there is now the sum Of
slO6O49 90 surplus In the interest fund,
which, under the present law cannot be
used until February, 1862. He recon-
mends change in the law, 30 that 1t can
be used Immediately.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

EEw PArER.-The Evening Journal" is
the name of q paper lately started at San
Francisco, by A, g. Benham q Co. It is
the size Of the DEMOcRAr, aud furnished 10
city subscribers for twelve and half cents
q week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

ATTEMPTED SUICtDE.-A married lady of
San Jose attempted to commit suicide, on
Thursday last, by swallowinga dose Of
arsenic. Physicians were Immediately call
ed In, and they succeeded in saving her
life.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

LARGE YELD.-Messrs. Tulloeh and Sta
cy bave recently opened a quartz lode be-
low Volcano and near where Else's creek
empties into Sutter. Last week they cleaned
up eighteen hundred dollars, the result OF
six DAVIS run.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

EARrHouAKEa.-Two severe shocks Of
earthquake were felt at San Francisco,
last Monday night-one at nine, aud the
other about one O'Clock,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
special Notice,

SRCShNA NOtANSe
SarsaparillR-has long been endorsed By ihe
medical faculty mild, safe and effective aperient
and Alternative. To extend its usefulness, all the
scientific appliances Of modern chemistry have been
put requisition by Messrs SANDS to obtain pure
extract Of its medicinal properties. Combining there
with vegetable products, they enabled with con-
GdSnce to offer to the public sure and certain rem.
edy for all diseases arising from mpurty Of the blood
or arrangement OF the hillary functions. jan2l
DIsSOLUTION.-ThO G O-Partmershlp
~ heretofore existing between VIM C. Groves and
Joseph Todd, in the Carpentering business 10 this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
wM.. c. GROVES,
JOSEPH TODD.
Nevada Jan. LIST 1s6l.-jAn24-3ws
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

ORPHAN AsYLUM.-The managers of the
Protestant Orphan Asylum, in their report
to the Legislature, say they have sixty-six
orphans under their charge.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

HoNrclDE.-on Sunday last, Chas, Patrick
was shot by a man named Wasson, at
ChurntOwn, Shasta county. Wasson deliv-
cred himself up to the Sheriff.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

PoIsoNRp<-A man, late from Visalia, died
in his wagon, at Stockton, on Sunday evening,
January 18th, from being poisoned BY excess OF
drinking The liquor is supposed to have con-
tained particles Of strychnine.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

MTssN0.-A man named Moses Hurd, of
San Antonio, went TO San Francisco on
Thursday last, was seen at the fire that eve
Ming, and since then has been missing.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

lSsANt.-Kramer, the German, who mur-
dered one Of his COunirymen, at San Fran
cisco, few weeks ago, is a raving maniac,
and has to be kept chained.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
MARRIED..

At Marysville, January 21st, Mr.. JAERs HoSL, Of
Nevada, and Mrs. SAAAH NJ SANDERS, Of the former
place.
At American Ranch, Jan. 18th, by Rev. Mr.. Kim.
byl, Mr. THADDEUs W. MEAD, and Mias MARY H.
HoSS.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
BIRTI4S.

At Long Ravine Placer County, Jan. 23d, the wifi
OF Mr. VIM. b. Hayford, Of daughter.
In this city, Jan. 24th the wife Of Mr.. ". P. Har
ringten, Of daughter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
gerada geluufrat.

Octavian HOOgs, Is our Agent for San Fran.
cisco. He Is authorized to receive Advertisements
and collect and receipt for the same.
A.BadlaHn, Jr., Is our Agent for Sacramento
20 receive Advertisements and collect for the same
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
POPULATION OF CALIFORNIA.

The Union Of yesterday, gives q table,
showing the total population Of the State
by counties. The returns we're furnished
Governor Downey on bis application to the
United States Marshals, in December last.
The figures differ somewhat from those Civ
en- by The local papers, as furnished by the
census agents of some of the counties, but
they have doubtless been made up carefully
. ~ mn ,,raauuna ara oarrocf
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24

GAGo AND ARROW ROOT, FOR SALE
~ by E =. SPENCE, Al Broad street.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
SANDS SARSAPARILLA.
THE GREAT AMERICAN REMEDY
For Purifying the Blood.


This is the original and CURES
genuine article, which by
its wonderful cures has Sc pcnoypIl
cured the hrst and FORE
most place in public esti- THyER soRRs,
nation IT has now be-
come Indispensable in fam. SALT RHRun
lilies for the most delicate
female, and the youngest BOus AxD PnrPLna
child may take II all times
with perfect safety. 1t ssrmoRN u1cuRs
not only cures Scrofua
and all diseases arising cUrAKRous RRuf.r,oNs
from a vitiated and innam-
cd condition OF the blood, PAnYRRs, cottc
but II timely used will
carry OF in a perfectly RHEuuA41rs
natural manner all un.
healthy secretons, aud ARYarPnr Az
prevent the breaking out
Of those unsightly botches lszRct,Ptlt nrsp.epr
sores nd pimples, to
which persons of scrofu- 0RHHRAt DERrtTTv
lous tendency are all more
or less subject. uc. Rrc. ETC
Price 81 per bottle, or six bottles for IS.
30 AK Tor Sands Sarsaparila nAd take no other
Prepared by A. b. h D. SANDS, Druggists. 100
nnon street. cor. William, N. Y.
FOR Sale BY Redington6 4 Co., san Francisco r.
H. Mcdonald = Go, and Dr. Justin Gates & Bro, Sac
Tamento h. II. Wickes Co., and Rudolph 4 Hant.
Nevada. isn01 - ,
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
EAsIERICAN~

81 AMERICAN "a
DRY GOODS STORE.
Cor. Washington and Main streets,
NEVADA.
S25, 900 WORTH OF DRY GOODS,
To be Closed Out.
THIS is NO HUMBUG sALEH
HAGADORN & BOWLEY,
A RE DETERMINED TO CLOSE OUT
n their entire STOCK OF DRY GOODS
Between this and the Fourth Of
March, 1851.
And in order to do this they offer their whOle STOCK
OF FANCY DRY GOODS,
At Less than San Francisco
Wholesale Prices.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
s25, 900 WORTH OF DRY GOODS,

THIS Is NO HUMBUG sALEH
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-01-24
GOODS STORE.

Cor. Washington and Main streets,
NEV VADA.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-13
The Flunky.

We hayo another ou,pOuring from that unriiusA'ea
sunky the Hon. Elward Everett. We give sampis N
another column. The worthy Yankee Is m0ns'rOusiy
distressed that the great Yankee empire "eaoheious
" and shame:y stricken down, in the moment Of Us
mos. successful operation" No doubt bis sriei Blu
ser,ly shared BY ma1y another Yankee, who sees no
oo,s s,landid fortunes from Southern toll That door
o.h IA closed (orever-and hence the food OF bitter
a.rs 1--WE wage no war Of conquest and subjugaiiOn
va aim AT nothing but protect cur loyal feowcitize0s
and IN rees,abh not for ourselves alone but for our
misguided brethren The mild sway Of the Constitution
and the lava" Very much obliged TO your Ysnkeeship
70, al your ra.ernil feelings; bu. We mes. respectfully
decline the pi9 soay Of your Constitution without the
h.beas corpus and your martial laws. We content
that you shall have the exclusive eoymsntO those pre-
eous blessings eve eOntend for the great
Of Constitutional freedom for the suspension OF
the writ Of ha6eas corpus the seizure aud Imprisonment
Of citizens without the authority Of law, by military Of
acers for the raising of armies and wagng wsr by one
uan-in word, for tho establishment Of an Oriental
despOtsm I'VE engage in the struggle forced upon US
with sOrrow"-very grievous, doubt; but when and
where has the struggle been forced upon yous Has any
Sou,heruer invaded the soil Of Northern State, burnt
houses laid waste fields nsulted It's women and murder
ed lis ci,zsnss "rhe SAinted Washington" o. the
nnukAerable hnnkyi
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-13
ARMY OF rue PoroxAc,


Alta meeting Of the Black Horse Company. at tneir
barracks near Fairfax Court House. July b. 1851 Capt
W. II. Payne in the chair and Lieut.. o. H. Gordon .,
Secretary,
On motion of Lieut.. A. D. Payne, which was seconded
by Lieut. r. Randolph, the following resolutions were
IN ,nimously adopted:
Resolved That In the death Of Corporal Madison O. Ty.
ler and private Samuel II. Gordon by the untey acci.
dent Of the morning of the fh the Back Horse troop Of
cavalry have lost two gallant and beloved comrades.
Rssolved That the GOODNESS with WHICH they met death
anduucompainng ortude with which they endured their
suffering and chivarous expressions of having only re-
greet that they had died In front of the enemy cha
lenge our highest admiration and make deeply sensible
Of the greatness Of our loss.
Ps:oped That we tender to Captain Shields and bis
gallant company VI uovitzars Of the city Of Richmond
our comrades in the expedition heartfelt thanks for
the active kindness exhibited the eld and public
prsssions OF sympathy which have just received and
recognize in them the highest type Of generous and
chysrous soldiers. Honceorh We ask to claim them
something more than oomraaes
Resolved That sympaihizs most ardentiy and heart
lily with friend and comrade Anderson D. Smith, in
his painful wouncs and congratulate him his mracu-
ous escape result due to his unequaed GOODNESS and
self-posses'ion.
Resolved, That the troop wear the usual badge Of
IN burning for thirty days.
RssoiSed That we offer to the afflicted families Of the
ae 'eased untegned sympathy aud coincidence for
th sir loss.
Rssoirsd, That the procee ing' Of this meeting be
transmitted 10 the families OF the deceased
Resolved That the proceedings Of this meeting be for
wa-ded TO tho editors of the WaTenton Flag and Rich
msad Ea9g;Tr for publication, and copy be transmit
ted 10 Captain Shields and his company OF Howiizers
w. II. PAYNE, Chairman.
O. Il. GoRroS, Secretary.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-13
Total in country
OF which az the North
From the Enquirer
GEN. WISES HEALTH-0PERATI0NS OF HIS CON-
NAND-ENPLOIT UF THE BLIIES

kAND-EXPL0IT OF THE BLUES.
letter received this city from Charleston, the pre-
headquarters Of Gen. Vice. says that the health OF
that gentleman IS rapidly improving "Hs is becoming
almost rOous-endures fatigue and labor with cheerful
ness and impunity."
The writer speaking Of the operations in that quarter
says that Gen Wise proceeding vigorously against the
tories Of that county.
somewhere and seizss citizens who are loyal to hold
IS hostages The Generals time is half taken up with
trying traitors the other day caught spy "a German
Jew) with clothing worth IS 900. BE caught
fair and too plain TO deny. and he forfeited all bic
stock which clothes our poor mountain boys He
warned by the General that he would lave TO knee upon
his coiHu, which made him turn pale; and when be
told that he had lost all Of his pack he blubbered like
baby Three nights ago We had to select $50 men TO
rush up TO Ripley the Richmond Blues started at one
o'clock hours notice. and got Is miles up POGO
talco river before they oytrtaken by the horses
sent to take them up
Lieut. Col Patton was in command of two companies Of
cavalry, and three companies of infantry. The Ohio
troops 200 srong, had run 10 Ravenswood. The next
day. while scouting, cavalry got into hornets nest
of sharp shooters concealed on high bill One OF our
ees touched by rifle ball but no one hurt. The
cavity stopped and sent back for infantry The Blues
rushed forward and suddenly came upon the enemy,
posted tsO hundred feet above them The Blues
round the hill to &c, in their rear and they Immediately
aed. The Blues descended to an old mil, which they
found barrcaded but unoccupied. Directly they saw
the enemy coming down the hill The Blues rushed upon
them headed by their Captain who cried out lie: eve
~ man pick bis nan and FIRE" They hereuPon opened
~ CALLING fire upon them, killing Capt Burdctie, NOR
tally woundng many and securing eight prisoners They
then took possession Of the MILL In which they found some
provisions percussion caps H. The Blues are legion
here let Richmond hurrah for theml We eontiuueto
nust'r in companies but need arns, rifles poWser
and two or three ~ pound howitz rs.
A GRASD HArL-A gentlemen CT cur city permits us
to the following from letter received from
Tallahassee, Fla, dated 9Th irst.
Our boys have just brought Tallahassee 10 United
States sailors and Lieutenant (Selden Of Virginia y
They were portion Of prize crew In charge of two
vessels captured by the K. Cuyler now blockading
Tampa Bay. These men, and the prizes under their
charge, taken by boys between ST. Marks and
Cedar Keys This Is an Offset to the capture Of the pr
vateer savannah.
News has Just come up from St. Marks that the U. g.
steamer Mohawk, bockading The port y aground On the
bsgT-CAsrlsss0a Gsvri9,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-07-13
Prom the New York Herald Of Juiys.

n, n. a, ,eo;snts ordered to move from Washing
n Yesterday to reinforce Gen Patterson, appears thas
Eve only we're eventually dispatched In the dfecuon "
Pattersons headquarters. The other hss MIe -.
across the river 70 Join Gen. Mcdowell The regmsnts
rome 70 reinforce Gen. Patterson are al from New LORE
and include the Fifth Twelfth, Nineteenth and Tsrny
Eighth This movement has been made IN consequences
Of information received Of the reinforcement OF General
Johnstons corps darmss and the probability Of ~ at
tsek uuon Gen. Patterson. Nsjor Gen. Sandford com
mapds the New York regiments gone forward IN this
service and left Washington with bis stan last night
The THIRTY. Eighth New York Regiment togsther With
reenes United States battery crossed over 70 virginia
Yesterday. The Second Rhode Island Regiment was 70
follow last night and tie Twenty-rnrd new IofK neei
ment to-day.
The idea Of an attack upon the Union army being In
tended by Gen. Beauregafd from the direction OF Ma.
nnsss Junction. Is completely dspeled by the fact which
bsa st been communicated 10 Gen. Scott that Besure-
gard has obsructed the roads between that point Fair
FAR Court House and the lines Of the Union army, by
telling the trees and leaving them along the roads This
would argue that he does not contemplate any forced
movement the impedments so placed would work tqu'
ay against his troops and those OF the Government
IL il Also stated that Gen. Beauregird has sent reinforce
men;s BY railroad to General Johnston, under the i'm.
preston that the latter about TO give battle 10 Gen.
Patterson.
portion of m Paterson's forces under Col Nor
ria advanced 10 within few miles Of Laurel Hill yeser.
day and Gen. Patterson hsefs expected there to-day
The part which the Union forces Ia Missouri are play
ing is not the least important in the campagpIn fact
that State has become the theatre OF active scenes more
at ring than those being enacted In the vicinity Of The
Federal Capital The rapid advance Of Gen. Lyons elf.
ferept brgadss t9Eards the Southwestern portion Of
Missouri where tbs grsnbY lead Eines are ldSated and
TIE efforts on the p.rt Of the rebel troops to oum.rch
them tas invested the campaign In that direction With
UNUSUAL INTEREST," therefore, publish today accurate
map Of the sess of In the West accompanied BY
very fun de,crpou Of the movements and location Of
4 -. ll1f.r-