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mento City.
NEVADA, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 1856.
The Great Remit.
That the choice of the people of the whole
country has fallen upon the nominees of the
Democratic party, James Buchanan and John
C. Breckinridge, there is no longer room for
doubt. Gratifying as this result must be to ev
ery conservative and national man in the Uniou,
it is still more gratifying to reflect that this re
sult has been the work of every section of the
Union. By the side of Pennsylvania, of the
Northern States, stands New Jersey, Indiana,
California and perhaps Illinois, Arm in the cause
of Democracy, and in their devotion to the
Union. In our estimate below, we have given
both Maryland and Louisiana to Mr. Fillmore,
yet we hazard nothing in saying, that bad his
friends in those States made the same issue up
on the Kansas Nebraska bill, which was made
in the State of California, both of those States
would have gone for Mr. Buchanan by majori
ties that would confound the Arithmetician.—
The adhesion of these additional Northern
States to Democracy, leaves no room for those
who w’ould have been disposed to cavil at the
position of Pennsylvania. That State pride, as
it is denominated, did much for Buchanan in his
own Stale it may be true. In honoring her
great son, she has done honor to herself. But be
yond this; in New Jersey, Indiana and Califor
nia, where no such iufluence could operate the
power of the Democracy has triumphed upon
those liberal principles of government which
has marked it out for the popular regard.
The following table will show the result in
tho electoral college, giving every doubtful
State reported by the Steamer news, cither to
Fillmore or Fremont.
Buchanan. Fillmore. Fremont.
Maine, 8
New Hampshire ft
Vermont 6
Massachusetts 13
Rhode Island 4
Connecticut 0
New York 36
New Jersey 7
Pennsylvania 27
Delaware 3
Maryland 8
Virginia 1ft
North Carolina 10
South Carolina 8
Georgia 10
Alabama 0
Mississippi 7
Louisiana 8
Ohio 23
Kentucky 12
Tennessee 12
Indiana 13
Illinois 11
l Missouri 9
Arkansas 4
Michigan 6
Florida 3
Texas 4
Iowa 4
Wisconsin 6
California 4
167 14 126
Openino of tub New Theater.— The theater
newly erected by Messrs. Friable & Bain, on the
site of the old establishment, was opened on
Monday evening. The interior arrangements,
furniture and decorations are highly creditable
to the good taste and enterprise of the proprie
tors The drop-curtain elicited great prais, as
well as the scene painting throughout. It has
been executed with that artistic skill so essen
tial to the effect of the drama.
The Merchant of Venice was produced on the
occasion, to a full house—a largo number of la
dies being present. The acting, generally, in
this difficult play, considering the disadvantages
of its production by a newly organized company,
without the opportunity of a thorough rchersal,
was handsome, and in some parts highly effect
ive. Mr. Warwick, long and favorably known
on the Nevada boards, In the character of Sby
lock, played with exceeding good judgement
and propriety. Of Miss Dcmiug’s Portia, we
cannot say that we were greatly pleased. We
have seen her in a different line of chcractcr,
when we might w ell have afforded to praise her.
Mr. Hand, in Bassanio did his part well, while
Mr. McGowan seemed at home in the gay and
sprightly character of Gatiano.
The Widow’s Victim, the after piece, was deci
dedly a rich treat, aud kept the rislblcs of the
audience in full exercise to the close of the piece.
We can scarcely be invidious where each part
was so admirably played; yet we are doing no
injustice to others in speaking of the exquisite
humor and vivacity of Mrs. Leonard, who prom
ises to make a great favorite in our midst. A
very pretty little song, the “May Morning,”
was loudly encored from all parts of the house.
Mrs. Clnughley, and Mrs. McGowan sustained
themselves well in their respective characters of
Mrs. Rattleton and Mrs. Twitter. Mrs. McGow
an, who has been but a short time on the stage,
in making very rapid progress iu the profession.
Messrs. McGowan, Woodward and Rand, made
up the piece in capital style, and gave the ut
most satisfaction.
Accidentally Shot.—A young man by the
name of Conklin was seriously wounded on
last Friday night, near the Frimrosc House, be
low Grass Valley. Conklin and Riley Armstrong
were in pursuit of a thief who had stolen ahorse
from Conklin’s father. It was raining at the
time, and Armstrong asked Conklin if be was
ready provided they Bhould come upon the thief.
Conklin put his hand upon his pistol, which was
in his pantaloons pocket, to ascertain if it was
in order, when it went off, inflicting a terrible
wound in his thigh. The ball entered near the
groin and passed down towards the knee, and
no attempt has been made to extract it The
wound was considered dangerous, but it is now
thought he will recover.
Methodist Papeh— Mr. J. F. Blythe, paster
fif the Methodist Church of this place, has han
ded us the first number of the Pacific Methodist,
published at Stockton. It is a large, neatly
printed paper, and is designed as the organ of
the South Methodist Church of the State. The
number before us is mostly filled with the pro
ceedings of the late Church Conference.
J. £. Hauilin has our thanks for San Fran
cisco and Sacramento papers. lUrniehed during
the joist week,
The Attachment Law.
The question bs to whether odr present system
—regulating the processor attachment in civil
actions, is sustained by good policy, is becom
ing one of great public interest, and will, doubt
less be brought to the attention of the next Le
gislature. That at an earlier period in California
there existed reasons for a summary and effec
tive mode of proccedure against the property of
a creditor, is obvious. The reasons for the law,
have however, much abated. Society has as
sumed a more permanent character —and we
take it to be equally clear, therefore, that the
present enactment should be essentially altered
or modified. The argument which in an en
lightened and liberal age, prevailed in bringing
about the abolishment of imprisonment in case
of debt, perhaps applies with as much force to
the action and proceeding against property. It
is true that in that against the person, there was
something more abhorrent to our senses in de
priving a man of his liberty, at the pleasure of
his creditor —when it might be impossible for
the debtor to pay—but no argument addressed
itself to the understandings of men with greater
power, than that, by imprisoning a man, he was
deprived of every possible means whereby to
meet his liabilities. Men of business as well as
professional men, are beginning to realize in
the practical working of our attachment law as
it now exists, the same objectionable feature,
and agree generally, that it is not only in many
cases an engine of oppression, but also as un
wise and impolitic in its operarations upon the
interests of society.
Take a case which has been repeated a hun
dred times within the knowledge of most of us.
A merchant or trader in the mountains, al
though he may have conducted business for a
long period with the utmost propriety, is sub
ject at any moment, at the caprice of any one
of his creditors, to be broken up, and the fruits
of years of toil strippod from him. Perhaps the
Reason is a bad one for business. Some one of
his creditors becomes alarmed—at least, he
knows that the first to bring suit and attach the
property is safe for his claim. It thus operates
as a bribe to every creditor, to be most prompt
in taking advantage of it. Besides, the moment
one attachment has been levied, it becomes
known to the other creditors, and then commen
ces a race between them, which shall come next
in order in securing themselves. The property
of a debtor perfectly solvent in his circumstan
ces, in this way, is daily having his property
seized upon, his business closed, his stock
thrown into the market and sacrificed, under
the temptations which our laws offer to the ra
pacity of his creditors. It is all wrong.
With many, however, the objection will arise
that if you strike down this process, it will ne
cessarily affect the facilities of credit. But who
credits another, in the general course of trade
upon the bare possibility of his being able to
make his money by attaching, unless lie be of
that mercantile class of gamblers, as they may
be called, who sell at enormous profits and keep
a spy in every town and village, provided with
his principals’ accouut, ready with or without
cause, to clutch upon every occasion, the best
chance to secure his debt. Nor is this all.—
These agents more often select the time for
tbeir operations when a stock of goods arc just
delivered or being delivered, being the credit
of some merchant below, other than his princi
pal—and in many cases, the Sheriff is caHed
upon to seize upon property as it is delivered
from the wagons. How often our telegraphs
are employed in conveying information of the
approach of these rich transports, destined to
fall into the hands of a sort of mercantile pi
rate, wc have our own suspicions. We there
fore deny that the law is beneficial to the fair,
honest merchant, and fully believe that it is cal
culated to defeat their best interests, and that
it has done much to demoralize the ethics of tho
whole mercantile community. Laws, made to
regulate and promote the relations of men in
society in their commcerce with each other,'
have ever been fruitful of mischievous results,
and always will be. We deny that our form of
government was intended for any suoh purpose.
The less legislation wo have upon theBc inter
commercial affairs, the better it is for tho com
mon welfare. Let the trade and traffic of men,
rest alone upon the social laws, upon the con
fidence of men with each other, upon mutual in
terest and the economy which pertains to it,
and then it has a more solid basis than can be
supplied by the artificial restrictions devised by
legislators.
We do not propose entirely to abolish this
process. We take it that the reasoning which
enforces and sustains arrest iB applicable to
that of attachment. We would make their pro
ceedings alike, whether against the person or
property. It should cover the case of Baud
done or intended, or of a debtor having or in
tending to abscond. Right reason will approve
the law so far, beyond this, its operation is
manifestly and egregiously disuscful.
Removal of the Post Office.— The Post Of
fice of our city has been removed from Pine st.
to the brick building on Broad st., next above
the National Exchange Hotel. A more spacious
room is provided for the accomadation of the
business of the office, at its new location, and in
all respects the change is desirable for the con
venience of the public.
Snow.— We learn that the snow at Alpha is
now about two and a half feet deep. The Wash
ington stages have been taken off the upper
portion of the road, and sleighs substituted in
their stead.
Suicide. —A Gorman by the name of Steven
Couster committed suicide in this place, on Fri
day morning last, by shooting himself in the
mouth with a pistol. It is said that be had be
come deranged on accouut of the conduct of his
daughter, who is living with a man that has a
family in the States.
Associate Justices.— A‘ a convention of the
Justices elect of this county, held on Honday
last, Wm. McCain of Rough & Ready, and E. W.
Spofford of Grass Valley, were elected Associate
Justices of the Court of Sessions.
Quartz.— We learn from the Stockton Argut,
that a number of valuable quartz veins have
been recently discovered near Big Oak Flat,
by Mexicans, who work them by the slow pro
cess of pounding the quartz and grinding it by
moans of ara*tras.
Fire Department.
Nevada, Dec. 1st 1856,
Editor Democrat I see in the Journal of tost
issue, a very sensible article in relation to the
Fire Department of thiscity, signed “Observer”
which I think all should peruse, and I wish to
say a word of reproach to those whose bouuden
duty it is, to support that organization, as well
as to let the Mountaineers know that there are
some in this cess-pool of selfishness, who are
willing and able to assist them in stemming the
current.
In the first place, as “Observer*’ remarks, it
is absurd to think for a moment of water works,
whilst the community is bankrupt—it would be
perfect madness to attempt such an enterprise,
when we know full well that we cannot com
plete it. Therefore, I likewise say, sir, it is im
possible to have these works.
Quite a number of the people run away with
the idea, that a Fire Department would be use
less in this city; they say: What could Fire En
gines have done towards arresting the late dis
astrous conflagration T let me ask them, how is
it they are of such service elsewhere T Why sir,
I say, without fear of contradiction, that thous
ands of dollars worth of property could have
been saved. A Fire Engine at the junction of
Pine and Broad streets, could easily have pre
vented the terrific destroyer from running up
Broad street at any rate. With another, the
Court House and several adjacent buildings,
might have been saved. By saving the Court
House alone, the County would have been spar
ed the loss of $20,000 worth of property, to say
nothing of the Records and public documents,
together with the private property which was
consumed. All this they could have done, and
more—then how can they reconcile it with their
consciences, to say a Fire Department would
have been useless ?
In addition to the building of the cistern at
the junction of Main and Commercial Streets
out of their own pockets, I hear from the very
best authority, that at their last meeting, know
ing that the money for the payment of the first
installment (according to bargain) must be forth
coming by the 13th Dec., or they would be un
able to purchase the Engine they have bargain
ed for, which is the best second hand Engine in
the State, and finding that the people of Neva,
da showed so lukewarm a spirit in the cause,
they by vote, imposed a tax of $10, on each
member, to be paid within that time, still fur
ther showing, the disinterested and devoted pat
riotism, and energetic spirit that animates them
all.
Are tho citizens of Nevada, disposed to await
in apathy, the second advent of the dread rava
gcr? Or, will they rise up. as they ought, like
one man and say, we will support you, not with
words alone, but with material aid. Are these
gallant fellows who are willing to sacrifice time,
life and limb in your service, to be forced into
buying the Engine for themselves? No! it can
not be thut you arc lost to all sense of that ob
ligation which one owes to another. It grieves
me to the soul to witness the apparent indiffer
ence, with which this efficient means of render
ing our property secure, is treated. It is suici
dal ! it is unjust!
Citizens of Nevada, think over this, think
without prejudice pro or con, and act up to
what your consciences dictate in this matter,
and do not let that “still small voice” be smoth
ered by the chimeras of a deluded mind.
Pro Bono Publico.
Board ok Supervisors. —The new Board of
Supervisors for this County, organized on Mon
day last, by the election of S. P. French, of
Rough & Ready, President of the Board. An
order was made requiring the District Attorney
to commence suit against the Administrator
and sureties of the late Sheriff, for the amount
of county funds which were in his hands at the
time of hlB death. The amount due the county,
we arc Informed, is something like fifteen thous-1
and dollars, which was collected on the proper
ty tax since the fire of July 19th, and instead of
being paid over to the County Treasurer, was
retained in the Sheriff’s hands. Mr. Wright’s
administrator is now endeavoring to retain the
money In his own hands for ten months, which
length of time is allowed executors and'adminis
trators to settle up the estates of deaceased per
sons.
The prompt action taken by the Board to
force a settlement of the representatives of the
late Sheriff for moneys held by him belonging
to the public, is right; and while adverting to
this subject we desire to say, that in the praise
that we may have heretofore awarded the late
Board of Supervisors for the management of our
county finances, we had rcferance only to their
expenditures, which we still believe to have
been made with commendable economy. One
thing in their conduct, however, is to us inex
plicable, and that is that they should have al
lowed the late Sheriff, in defiance of the plain
provisions of the law, to witbold the money of
the county from the Treasurer, with whom he
was required to account monthly. In this re
spect they violated their plain duty to the public,
for which they deserve the severest reprehen
sion. It is to be seen what action will be taken
by the proper officers in pursuance of the order
of the Board.
Tub State Capitou— Joseph Nougucs, whose
bid for erecting the State Capitol was accepted
by the Commissioners, has filed his bond in the
sum of one hundred thousand dollars, for the
faithfull execution of the contract. The bid of
Mr. Nongues was something like fifty thousand
dollars less than any one else would undertake
to do the job for, and it is generally believed
that he will fail to comply with the contract.
The American says that Mr. Nongues had great
difficulty in giving even the bond that he did,
for the reason that all prudent business men had
no confidence in him, on account of the extraor
dinary low bid made for the job; consequently
they one and all refused to have anything to do
with the matter. The following gentlemen
have become bondsmen.
P. B. Smith, for five thousand dollars.
J. A. McDougal. for forty thousand dollars.
Ab. C. Hunter, for fifteen thousand dollars.
B. H. Blanton, for ten thousand dollars.
Meredith & Grifith, for ten thousand dollars.
P. B. Cornwall, for fifteen thousand dollars.
H. R. Covey, for five thousand dollars.
Feeding Prisoner.— Capt. Thomsa Gray is
now feeding the city and county prisoners of
San Francisco for twenty-four cents a day each.
Capt. Gray has not lost money on his contract,
although the profits must be small.
From the “Democrat Extra" of Monday.
Arrival 0 1 the SUanaer
GOLDEN AGE.
Returns from all the States--*Election of
Buchanan and Breckinridge.
MISCELLANEOUS & EUROPEAN NEWS.
San Francisco, Deo. 1, 1856.
The Steamer Golden Age arrived at 9 o’clock
on Sunday evening. She brings N. Y. dates to
Nov. 6th, and N. 0. to the 8th.
New York Nov. 5th.— The steamer Illinois
departs to-day at 2 o’clock, for Aspinwall.
Our returns of the Election yesterday, owing
to stormy weather and the derangement of the
lines south and west are not so full as was anti
cipated, but enough is known to indicate the
probable election of the Democratic nominees.
Pennsylvania has gone for Buchanan; New
Jersey also. All the New Eugland States and
New York go largely for Fremont.
Maryland is conceded to Fillmare.
Few scattering returns from Virginia show
Democratic gains since the Gubernatorial elec
tion last year. That State has of course gone
for Buchanan.
From other States we have not yet (11 o’clock)
any returns, but shall probably hear from them
before the sailing of the steamer.
New Jersey, although it has gone for Bu
chanan, has nevertheless elected a Republican
Governor. ,
Incomplete returns from thirty-nine counties
in New York, give Fremont about 130,000;
Buchanan 112,000; Fillmore 66,000. Fremont’s
plurality will be largely increased by the re
turns to come in. No returns from the Con
gressional districts in New York.
New York. Nov. 6th,.
The postponement of the departure of the
steamer until to-day, enables her to take out
the almost certain result of Tuesday’s election,
namely, the choice of James Buchanan for the
next President. The returns thus far received,
indicate that the following States have gone for
the Democrats: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, In
diana. Deleware, Virginia, North Carolina S.
Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Flori
da, Texas, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and
Missouri —and the followingStates for Fremont:
Maine, N. Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Is
land, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, Ohio,
Michigan and Wisconsin—Maryland has gone
for Fillmore.
Four States yet doubtful, viz: Illinois, Loui
siana, Iowa and California. But the States
above given for Buch&nan, will cast 119 votes,
enough to elect him.
The following are Fremont’s majorities in the
New England States, estimated:—Maine, 20,000;
New Hampshire, 6000; Vermont, 30,000: Massa
chusetts, 60.000; Rhode Island. 3000 ; Connect
cut, 6000. Fremont's plurality in New York
will be between 40,000 and 50,000. The whole
Republican State ticket is elected in New York.
New York City, for Mayor :-Wood, Democrat,
40,797; Aikin, Republican. 18,275; K. N,
19,987,
Massachusetts.- Returns from all but 70
towns in Mass., give Fremont about 103,000;—
Buchanan, 37,000; Fillmore, 19,500.
Burlingame is re-elected to Cocgrcss by 70
majority.
New Jersey. —This State has gone for Bu
chanan by a large majority, but A. Newel, fu
lionist, is elected over W. C. Alexander, Dcmo
:rat, by perhaps 2,000 minority. For Congress
.here are undoubtedly three Democrats elected
ind two opposition.
The city of Philadelphia gave
Buchanan * - - 38,126 votes,
Fillmore, - - - 12,557 “
Fremont, - - - 6,981 “
At 2 o’clock on the 6th November, the vote
in Pennsylvania stood
For Buchanan, - - - 68,000
For Fremont, .... 30,000
For Fillmore, - 13,000
Michigan. — Incomplete. Republican major
ity about 10,000.
Im.ixois.— Majorities thus far show Fremont
4,000 ahead.
Indiana. —Democratic majorities, 3,190; Re
publican, 2,709; Know Nothing, 307.
Wisconsin. —Fremont about 2,000 ahead.
Kentucky. — A dispatch from Louisville states
that, the Democrats have carried the State by
5,000 majority.
Ohio. — Cincinnati and Reven townships in
Hamilton county give Buchanan 14,213; Fre
mont 7,754; Fillmore, 4,849.
As far as we can hear elsewhere, the vote
docs not essentially differ from that given in
October. The election passed off quietly.
The returns indicate Democratic success in
Cincinnati by a slightly increased majority over
the State election.
Maryland. —In 11 counties, Fillmore has
8,163 majority over Buchanan.
Virginia. —It is useless to give the telegraph
ic returns from this State. The majority for
Bnchanan will be large.
North Carolina —New Hanover county Dem
ocratic majority 900. The returns indicate a
decreased vote, but the State is certain for Bu
chanan, by a majority equal to Braggs.
South caroijna.— The Legislature to-day elec
ted Electors under instructions to vote for James
Buchanan for President.
Georgia. —The returns from this State give
large Democratic gains. They will probably
carry the State by 15,000 majority. Ten coun
ties, for instance, give Buchanan 2050 majority,
being a Democratic gain of 1500. A heavy rain
storm prevailed generally throughout the State
and in consequence a decreased vote was polled.
The returns from scattering precincts, indicate
about the same Democratic majorities as lost
year.
Alabama. —The returns as they come in show
small Democratic gains. The city of Mobile
gave 159 majority for Fillmore.
Louisana.— New Orleaus, Nov. 5th. The re
turns from the country parishes show steady
Democratic gains. The State is doubtful. There
was much fighting in the city at the polls yester
day, and 3000 registered votes were not poled.
Miscellaneous.
A duel was fought on Saturday morning a
few miles below Richmond. Va., betwean R. A.
Prior, editor of the Richmond Inquirer, aud Dr.
hinney, State Senator for Accomac county. Dr.
Finney was badly wounded in the right hip.
The account of a discussion at Accomac be
tween the Doctor and Mr. Curtis, published in
the Inquirer, was the cause of the duel.
The Church ot the Epiphany, at Philadelphia,
by a vote of 58 against 44, sustained the vestry
in a rebuke given some time since to the pastoi
Rev. Dudley A. Lyng, for preaching politics
from the pulpit. Dr. Lyng will therefore resign
the pastorage.
The steamer Texas sailed from New York for
San Juan on the 25th October with two or three
hundred recruits for Walker, and a few passen
gers for Calfornia.
Our last advices from Kansas, state that 90
of the Free State prisoners held there, had been
indicted for murder in the first degree.
There was a terrific storm on Lake Michigan,
the 25th of October. Several vessels and steam
ers were wrecked among them, the Propeller
Toledo—forty lives lost.
Havana dates to the 29th of Oct., have been
received here. Letter writers state that the
Spanish authorities are still busily engaged iu
preparing for the meditated attack upon Vera
Cruz, and that another expedition was being
fitted out to revolutionize Dominica in favor of
the Spanish crown.
Advices from Mexico indicate a very unset
tled Htate of affairs in that couttry, and the
probable overthrow of Comonfort’s power.
Foreign Ncw»,
The steamer Canadian arrived at Quebec on
Monday, with London dates to the 22d Oct.
The official dispatches received from England,
make no mention of a minister to this Govern
ment, and the impression prevails here, that
none will be sent until the inauguration of the
new President.
England and France had suspended diplo
matic relations with Naples, but no hostilities
lmd been commenced.
King Bomba it is said had appealed to Itussia
and Austria to interfere in his behalf, for the
purpose of obtaining from the other powers the
guarantee of the integrity of his dominions,
similar to that accorded to Turkey by the Paris
Conference.
The financial crisis had apparently passed
over England, but was still impending in France.
It wj»s reported that Lord Palmerston was
preparing a new reform bill, and that Lord John
Russell, also threatens a similar measure, Con
siderable doubt is expressed as to the statement
that the Austrians had commenced, on the sum
mons of France to evacuate the Danubian Prin
palities.
Prussia. —I’ussian papers announce, but it
wants confirmation, that the Commission to set
tle the boundary line between Russia and Mol
davia, is dissolved without accomplishing its
mission.
Spain.—From Spain the intelligence is that
the sequestration lias been raised for Queen
Christina’s properly.
Denmark. — The Cologne Gazette says that
all the [lowers except the United States have
assented or will assent to the original protocol
of May 9lh, of the present year, respecting the
Danish Sound dues.
Tlie Mmistrial crisis in Denmark, has result
ed in the re-instalation of the old ministry.
Turkey.— A Ministerial Crisis and increasing
financial difficulties existed at Constantinople.
The French commercial crisis presented a
slightly more favorable aspect, but anxiety still
continued to la* manifested.
Persia solicits the meditation of France in
her difficulty with Great Britain.
A terrible accident had occurred at Loudon.
The Rev. Mr. Sturgeon, a Baptist preacher was
speakiug in Concert Ilall, Surry Carden, when
there was raised a cry of tire, and the audience
rushing towards the doors several persons were
trampled to death.
Tarred and Feathered.— A man by tlio name
of Browder lias lately been giving theatrical e.x
hibitions in various parts of the State, having
under his charge two young girls named Ran
dolph aud Litton. His theatrical career was
terminated rather against his inclinations, as
will be seen by the following from the Yreka
Union:
The theatrical troupe, known as the Misses
llaudolph and Litton, have been greeted nightly
with crowded houses. The parents of these girls,
or rather children, have just arrived here in or
der to reclaim them, as is stated, from the pro
tection ot a man known as .Mr. Browder. We
have been called on to place before the public
the position of the parties, and have had a con
versation with these young girls, who state that
they were inveigled away from their parents by
false representations, made to them by Browder.
They also state that they have been intlueuccd
by fears and threats to adopt the course which
they have taken, or rather forced to take, in
leaving their parents. They have a strong de
sire to remain with their parents, and express
abhorrence at the idea of remaining under the
pupilage or protection of Mr. Browder. * * *,
They also say ordinarily they have not been
badly treated, but have occasionally been harsh
ly used and were subject to improper words and [
language being expressed in their presence. ]
Both the young ladies are between ten aud
twelve years of age.
On Tuesday evening, several of our young
men, on learning the circumstances in relation
to the above named children, met together for
the purpose of inflicting summary punishment
on Mr. Browder. At half-past teu o’clock, they
proceeded to the U. S. Hotel, and suposiug him
to lie a desperate character, two or three per
sons entered his room very cautiously and secur
ed him. On bringing him up the street, the
crowd was stopped in front of this office by offi
cer Kershaw, who took him in custody, and
lodged him in jail. The crowd, numbering
about seventy-five persons, soon dispersed, and
felt greatly mortified by the interferancc of Mr.
Kershaw. About an hour later, no complaint
having been made against him, he was released
from custody. The boys soon heard of it, and
again tastened on him. He was much frighten
ed nndjimplored most piteously for mercy, show
ing no resistance. Various threats were indulged
in for the purpose of frightening him, while es
corting him to the upper end of the town, wbero
they concluded the ceremony by administering
a coat of tar and feathers, and advising him to
leave this section of country. He made tracks
in quick time, and at last accounts was said to
be on his way to Oregon,
Me have no doubt, from our information that
this man has acted most inhumanly and brutal,
and deserved punishment; but if what is stated
can be proven, we think the law could more
effectually punish and keep him shut of the
community.
Dentistry. —The fact that the human teeth in
the mining region, are more subject to disease
and decay than in other regions, although unac
counted for, yet is well attested by observation.
To those who have the misfortune to be afflicted
with the loss of these important members, so
essential to health and comfort, we can highly
recommend Dr. A. Chapman, whose operations
in surgical dentistry are performed with the!
skill of an accomplished dentist. We have ex
amined his mechanical work also, and pro
nounce them perfect specimens of the art. His
office will be found in the second story of Kidd
JtreetT * bulld,n 8> c °™er of Broad and Pine
Heavy SrocK.-We call attention of miners
laying in supplies for the winter, as well as fami
lies in want of groceries and provisions, to the
splendid stock now on hand at the store of Jesse
»S. Mall, south side Broad street, above Pine.
The I'p* and Downs of California.
. There is prabably no country in the world,
says the S. F. Herald, in which the visisitudes of
life have been more fully exemplified than in
Californio. The rich man of yesterday is a beg
gar to-day, and he who a few years ago was
tumbling at the foot of the ladder, in his vain,
effort* even to gain the lowest round, is now at
the head—rides around in his coach, and fares
sumptuously every day. But there is- nothing
in California w hich should warrant such violent
reverses, and they are to be attributed rather to
wild speculations and the slovenly manner of
doing business which has so long prevailed, than
any radical error in our local system. Even
cities and towns are not exempt from the chan
ges observable in human life. A rich mining
locality is discovered. The people flock there.
The tents and rude cabins of the miners give
place to flashy stores and handsome residences,
lleal estate goes up. Small building lots arc
purchased with avidity, and the man of small
capital who has invested his all in speculations
of this kiud, sits down at his case, with the-con
ficdence that he is identified with the rising little
town, and as it progresses he will progress, and
Anally leave his heirs millionaires; but a change
often'comes over the spirit of his dreams. The
mining localities in the vicinity do not continue 1
to be as profitable as at first. One by one the
population leave, attracted by the reports of
richer digings; but still ho hopes on, and never
gives up till silence reigns where ouce were life
and bustle, and the greeu gl ass grows over the
deserted streets. Ilerc is a case in point, copied
from the Mariposa Gazette:
‘•Pleasant Valley, on the Merced river, which,
grew up mushroom-like, a little more than *
yere ago, is now comparitively deserted. In
passing through it recently we were much aston
ished to see the change within a few months.
Most of the buildings, including the hotel, which
was one of the largest structures in the county,
have been taken down and moved to more fa
vored locations, or sold as lumber, the builders
i and owners of which have suffered large losses
j throligh their inconsiderate enterprise. We saw
but two persons in the place. Crows and ravens
were the tenants at pleasure of the butcher's
shop, and numbers of lean dogs and half-starved
cats swarmed about the place, seeking some
thing to devour. We judged from what we saw'
| that the place had “gone in.”
Matmmonial Advertisements — The follow
ing appeared in the Bulletin recently, as an ad
vertisement:
Matrimony. —A gentleman who ha* a tine farm
in one of the upper agricultural counties of this
State, wishes to marry. lie is well off—has a
large and comfortable house on the farm. The
j advertiser has no objection to a widow lady,
even should she have one or two children, pro
: vided she is not over thirty nor under twenty.
! Neither does lie care for good looks, as long as
she is amiable and accomplished, witli a fine
voice and musical taste. Would prefer one who*
j is a member of some evangelical church.
A mate has been found for the anxious fellow,.
1 as the following just touches him. Who can.
now doubt the advantages of advertising?
An Axxrors Widow.—By an advertisement
; in the last number of the Sonoma Journal, it
appears that there resides in that county a
j widowed lady, twenty-live years of age, with,
no incumbrance in the form of cliildreii, pos
| sessetl of property that can be made to realize
1 $8,000 per annum, who is anxious to marry a
' man of genteel appearance, good reputation,
J and business capacity.
Frozen to Death. A Frenchman was found
dead on the trail to vlaiuptourille, on Tuesday,
the 18th inst. He started from Goodyer’s Bar
on Monday, late in th. afternoon, and was found
next day by the expressman lying dead by the
side of the trail, about a mile from theBWjville
House. It is supposed that he was exhausted
with fatigue,mud sitting down, froze to death.—
His coat was lying on the ground beside him.
j — Sierra Democrat.
Erection Keti rns. We learn from the State
j Journal, of Saturday, that the official returns of
| only twenty-seven counties had been received!
| at the office of the Secretary of State, up to that
i day. As Monday last was the day for the re
turns to be canvassed, it is probable that the vote
I of several counties will not be receivad in time
. to be included in the official vote of the State.
Dairy Morning Cari..— This is (he title of a
1 new moruingdaiiy paper, advertised to be issued 1
[ i i San Francisco, by an association of printers,
at 12 1-2 cents per week.
MAKUIK1J.
_ A ! the Orleans Hold, in Sacramento, on Tuesday. Nov..
2etlr by the Ilev. Mr. lhntt, Mi. K. F. Ul'KTON, of Nevada.
Ciuinty, to Miss AsxiK M. I.aw, of Sacramento.
In Omega. Nov. 27lh, by Justice 0. W. Tollman, Mr.
J IHN Jason to Miss M.iKOARh-r Jkskph, ell of Omeipi.
A Card.
We feel worry to learn from different part lot that Simon
Rosen t ha 11 & Bro. have circulated a report that we were
the cause of hie store being cloned up by his creditors. If
t'.oy have any evidence to that effect, let them come ouj
with it. We deny any such charge, and barnd it as a lie.
The above atory in a fabrication, made solely for the pur
pose of injuring our business iu this cyty.
Nevada, Dec. 2d, 1856.—It STIEKKL & COHN
WM. H. MAKTIS,
ATTORXEr A.XD COVXSELLOll AT LAW.
Ovnr*—In Alban's Hrick Building, corner of Bro»il and
Pine streets. Nevada, • 9 tf
ATTE NTION MOUNTAINEERS.
TIIK Regular monthly meeting of your Company will be
held mi Monday evening. December 8th. 1866. A full
attendance is requwterf, J. G. SMITH, Scc’y.
Masonic notice—a stated meeting of
E. K, KANE DODGE No. 72, a ill be held at the new
Masonic Hull. Nevada, on l'ridav evening, Dec. 5th, at the
usual hour. A full attendance of all the members la re
quested, as business of importance will Isi transacted.
, „ CHAS. MAKSU, W.M.
■1 A . 16 usiv fee’y.
rpo KENT—A FIRE PROOF BRICK WAREHOUSE
A — . *
on Main street.
9-tf
Inquire of
ROSENHEIM Is BRO.
MINING CItAIRI FOR SA EK—ONE SHARE IN
the Golden Age Tunnel Co. on Cooly’s Hill, adjoining
Shelby Hill. Inquire of .1. C. DUFFY, at the Foundry go
Spring street, or at this office. gTf
WAUACl MONUMENT ASSOCIATION.
PURSUANT to adjournment, the members of the above
Association met in Grass Valiev, Nevada county, on
Miturday evening, November 15th, Mr. W. Watt, President
pro tem. in the chair, when the following gentlemen were
elected permanent officers of the Association
President—WILLIAM lVATT. of Grass Valley;
Treasurer—WIIAIAJI CAMPBELL, of Grass Valley;
Secretary—WIIJ.IAM MONTGOMERY, of Nevada.
Utixens °f Scottish birth all over the State are respect
fully invited to co-operate with the members of the Asao
nation in their endeavors to assist in erecting a Monu
ment to the memory of the illustrious hero, near the scene
of his great victory at Stilling.
Subscriptions received, and all communications attended
to by the freesurer or Secretary. 8-lw
HENRY L. JOACHIMSSEN,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
O McConnell fc Stewart, In Kidd and Knox's
Hrick Building, corner Broad and Pine stroeta, Nevada.
MILL MAN& SMITH,
NO. 46 BROAD STREET, NEVADA. Cm'.
s, E ll i Honac and Ornamental Painter*,
Paper Hangers, Upholsters,
Glaciers, Ac.
CONSTANTLY on hand and for sale French and Ameri
can Paper Hangings, Window Shades and Landscape*
oi the latest Styles. Also—White Lead, Oil and Mixed
TamU of all kinds.
All orders promptly attended to. Work neatly executed
with dispatch and at low figures.
, N. G. MILLMAN,
T tf J. GRAFTON SMITH.
L’lRE PROOF PAINT,
For Sale by
- . JAMES H. GAC»ER,
1856. Junction Main and Commercial St.
F THI NKS! TRUNKS *1 TRUNKS III
°wTy. IX)L,AK trunks, for sale by sol kohi
,, „„ *-NoHMain Street. Corner Coumereisl, Brid
Buti llng uppfKit, imerlten Fxrl ange. Kevari"