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Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-17
Lost.

F ~ ON Friday or Saturday last, in the vi
cinity Of Center Market, G street, pocket
Memorandum Book containing a
Note for $51 As, drawn by Amos Roberts
in iavor OF Hiram Dyer, and dated Cousa, June 23d,
lSoS: The finder will oblige by leaving the Note with
Mr. John Scott at the Center Market Saloon, street.
nov16-1w*
Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-17

agency NOtice.-Mr. L. p FIsHER Is our onll
authorized agent In San Francisco, TO receive adycr
tsements receipt for the same, and to transac' bu'i
ness generally for the DEMOCRAT. Olice lIlS Wash
hston street, (up stairs.) nearly opposite Mcguire
Opera House
MR.. e. h. DAVIDSON Is our Agent in Sacramento,
and Is authorized to receive subscriptions and adver-
tlsements anil to receipt for the same. odce at E.
n. Davldsons Post Office Exchange, 4th street, be
tween and X, near the Post 0fdce.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-17
Keller Ranch

BARNETT, AuctiOmeer, is author
H. zed to state to parties wishing to purchase the
above Ranch at his sale, November 10th, 1865, that
'he owners will give possession of the property.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-17

omo,-Corner Maiden Lane and "a Street.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-17
Furniture F! Furniture !!
Hotel Auction Sale.
Brick Building and Lot on High street.
ByO. H. PEIRSON, Auctioneer.

WILL be sold on Wednesday, Nov. II.
w at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, Mt the Spring House, on
Third street, all the Furniture and Fixtures of said
Spring House, consisting of Bedsteads, Beds Sheets
Pillows, Crockery Ware, Kitchen Furniture, Tables,
Chairs, Carpets, Barroom Furniture Looking Glasses
&C.
ALSO-lMMEDIATELY AFTER,
At 12 O'Clock NJ same day, on the premises on High
street, door from First, The two-story Brick Build
ing Immediately in the Of Low Brothers & Co.'s
Banking House, sign of red flag.
Sale postive-terms cash.
nnX1G-Ld O LII PEIRSON Arctinnoar
Daily national Democrat., 1858-11-17
DISSOLUTION.

TTNHE copartnership heretofore existing between the
II undersigned, under the name and style Of c. II.
Scranton Co., is this day dissolved by mutual con
sent Parties indebted will please call at the old
stand, west side of street. near Third, and settle
with either of us. G. H. SCRANTON
WILLIAM PLUGHOFF
Marysville, Nov, 1st, 1855, noy4-1m
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there are many who will say amen
to the wish, that your hominy may
never grow scarcel
In this region of country it is sad
ly admitted that Christmas is not
''as it use to was" Very few of the
busy, anxious, gain-loving popula-
take even day to breathe free the
atmosphere Of social pleasure which
this season engenders. Enjoyment
is left to the colored race, and the
juveniles, whose highest hope is am
ply satisfied by stocking full Of
glmcracks, and an unlimited supply
of candy. The negroes are out in
all their motley force, with nothing
to do for whole week, but dance
and laugh, their cup of felicity runs
over, and the streets are vocal with
their careless mirth.
The coolest inhabitant" cannot
recall milder and more pleasant
spell of weather, than at present
fingers with us-bright. warm suns,
bracing breezes,. and cloudless skies,
call forth many a remark OF con-
Equalization.
Church services have been held in
the Episcopal and M. e. churches
to the ediication of those who love
| the gates of Zion; and in which the
scenes of Bethlehem were portrayed
in sermons, and in songs Of joyous
melody.
A Railroad meeting was held OIL
/ Saturday, which was addres sed b,
Hon. J. d. Jones, of Princess Anne
in very forcible and convincing
manner. Seventy, of the one hun
dred thousand dollars of capita
stock in the Phila. and Norfolk line
was reported as already subscribed
: an accurate map of the recent surve,
exhibited. Should our Delawar
!, neighbors, after the meeting of you
Legislature, de.ermine to proceed
| we of Maryland will be, it is expec
: ted, already to meet you at the line
4 and finish this extension in one yeal
: w. Freeny, one of the leadin
e merchants, and the most wealth Gil
izen of this community, died yer
suddenly last week, and was intere
) on Sabbath, followed to his last res
ing place by an immense concour'
!. Of people. Salisbury will miss tn
. man very much; his ponderous esta
vt will involve great responsibility upC
r the Administrator. Yours,
l. EoETERA.
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@sAg SIS ssgsgsBa
LYNNERTH.

On the 10Th irsts a. tbo roa;ao,.
of the brides father Il ron uemSe
by Rev. ]. Pastorfeld. Mr., M;nos'
b. Lingo 10 Misc Sonb;a II nn."n S
On the 21st inst. bv tho ..r,..
Mr.. Newton Williams IF Del !"
Miss Ann Jane. Tull. Of MARYLAND.
NJ sa 'uo gu IT Hi''' Ny, ~ tue e same,
~. Ian I~ = K r. naei h1l 70 MISS
Cn~ntT ' " 4'uei' o0'h oiousscx
oOun'S'
NJ III lily INC 1O S; ins'.' oy !ne same,
I've V Gsfsah 0i tn,h &c 70 MISS sarah
'""e n' oO'n u sussex TO-
On the same day, by the same.
Mr.. William Cole to Miss Hannah
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augurated in the Hearn house, which
from its size, and convenience, offers
attractive inducements. Mr.. John
Hall, we learn, is to be the propri-
etor.
A brisk business has been going
on in the Hymenial department,
during the winter; quite number, of
our young men, have successfully
popped the question, and are now
happy benedicts.
The last case on record is that OF
our esteemed friend DR.. Knowles to
Miss Wootten, both young, hand
some and hopeful.
The Rail Road has not yet made
us a visit. but will be along, some of
these days, if what rumor says be
reliable.
With the congratulations Of the
season, I remain yours &c.
TON.
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SoMMUN1SATEcNS
LETTER FROM INDIANA.
Laseve9acebnyg, fs go, 8s'

Lassee'ace6aygs :..gt, $ 70.
Mr.. EDITORS This prssent year
has already become gray headed,
and like an old man, totteting upon
his staff is moving slowly bit steadi-
ly on to the grave Of its numerous
ancestors, and like all that have
proceeded it. 1t will be written down
in history as an "eyentfdl year.
The, principal event, however, in my
opinion, which has characterized the
year and which will causc it to
stand out in bold relief on the page
of history, is the great and glorious
revival Of the Christian religion
which has spread over the whole
length and breadth of the land, and
blessed by its influence all orthodox
denominations of the Christian
Church. Many thousan Happy
souls will in all time, and storrity,
too, revert to this year as sle most
important epoch in thlir lives. But
| did not take up my pen t5 write
on religious subjects.
For some months past from some
cause or other, your "Me5senger'
visits us only "ssmi occasionally. .
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Laurel, Dec. 3sth 1858.

Mr.. EDIToR:-Persons might
well conclude that our town was
tending to nonentity, if Christmas
time could not supply enough mater
la for short communication in our
County Paper-the Messenger
which by the way,ds admitted to be
as good sample of that kind of pro-
duction, as any other in the State,
if not decidedly the best. 1t is in
deed, passing strange. that efforts
are not made, to widen its circula-
ton in these parts, where so many
are eager to see, and read, its week
ly freight of home intelligence.
Pass along this way, and see if
there are not as many new subscri-
bers to be obtained with the COM
mencement of the new year as
we'll, almost as "you could shake "a
stick at.
We have shared in the usual hi
larIty Of the holidays thus far, with
out disturbances, though conviviality
is a noted characteristic of the place.
"Any quantity" of that liquid you
call "Jersey tightening" is to be
had for mere song of sixpence, and
Il lsvie's worth has been known to
raise old Harry generally, in rough
and tumble pugilism, bunged eyes,
and awfully battered noses. So am
Pile have become the facilities for
this species of public amusement of
late, that those old fogies, the tenn
perance folk, have walked up sud-
denly to the adventurous conception
of a temperance meeting, which
modern curiosity will come off in a
week or two, and doubtless draw
crowds from distance to see the
elephant. of this coming occasion
We hope to be.able to give you a
stirring report-equal perhaps to the
explosion of a chinese squib!
A number of the darkeys who are
owned hcrcabouts, have, it is con-
jectured, taken French leave within
a day or two, for parts unknown.
Two men belonging to Capt. Lew
is, one of j. w. Messick's and 9TH
ors, are among the missing, and pro-
badly o-p-h for some .'land of the
Free" where it is supposed "hog
and hominy" may be had without
that hateful preliminary-work.
A large sale of real estate was
conducted on Monday by Sheriff
Stockly, at the door of Henry's no.
tel.
The property belonged to Cyrus
Ward, a man who has had the mis-
fortle to loose his sober reason
through dissipated life, and has
thus lamentably, from comparative
opulence, ''fallen through"
A new Hotel is about being in.
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Ocean Tiew, Del, Dec, "a.

Ocean Tsew, Del, Dec, "a.
Mr.. EDIToR.-Ag our little ter
restial sphere has made its way
North, and from so directly under
the brightest and ruling luminary,
cold and Indictment weather will be
expected.
Long nights have again made
their approach, and as this seems to
be the most convenient season for
reading, and the Messenger the pa
per we look to, though not for the
most, yet the most interesting part
of our reading matter, we hope all
connected with the Messenger Office
will awake industriously to duty, and
that correspondents will resume
their neglected pens, and give us
a variety of communications. Let
us have them verbatim, MI. Editor,
long or short, homespun or unsmooth;
it will be all the more interesting, if
to no one else, at least to the writer
himself. l don't like this way YOU
have of curtailing, or cut-tailing, as
Ecetera woald term it. / have seen
cur-tails that l thought very shaggy
indeed. Sometime last summer, I
wrote you an accidental, occasional,
or absental, Tor whatever you please
to term it, communication, wishing
merely to scribblA few lines for
your columns during the absence of
the pen of Spray, but some how or
other, youryoung photographers, or
your cur-tailing mood construed the
sentence into a formal and deliber-
ate inquiry for Spray, charging him
! with neglect and unfaithfulness. =
, Since that time we have not heard
from Spray, through the Messenger,
but / truly hope he will shortly re.
sumo bis pen, and give your readera
some of his entertaining seaside
talk. f.-s
Meanwhile I will retire to another
; quarter. But knowing too we'll,
your abbreviating tendency, and
that it is Christmas time, when very
, probably you think more of big tur.
keys than of correspondents, / will
not trouble you further at present.
LYNNERTH.
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LETTER FROM SALISBURY.
DEC. 9th 1858.

Mr.. EDIToR:-It is to be hoped
that you have enjoyed a merry
Christmas, and may have ''happy
new year"
in printers parlance an abundance
of pie il not among the good things
of life-as that term implies be-
wildcring confusion of type. 1t is
likely, however, that, during these
days of jolity, you are looking out
for No. /, in the matter of fat Jobs
at the dinner table, and funny par
agraphs among the fraternity who
patronize egg nog.
We shall look for racy Messen.
ger this week, all wreathed in smiles,
and full of ''good win to men. =
Spread yourself extensively; fos
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D@STRAYED from Il subscri-
Der, in Nanticoke Hundred, on the
18th of Dec, a large white hound
dog, with black spot be sween his
for legs; also black spcl on his
hip. 1t is supposed he hasIgone into
New Castle Co., as he was brought
from there. Any person living in
formation concerning said dog will
be suitably rewarded.
JOHN WHITE.
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MT. VEANQN FUND.-Ihis town
has done nobly for the caule, Frank
lin Lodge Of Masons contributed ten
dollars and its membershlteen dol
lars. Union LodgeGf 0di Fellows
contributed ten dolldf is mem
bers something extrs. rhe lady
manager has been active in her
efforts, and has bsgn successful too,
as her large subscription list whites
tify. Much credit is due this &C
complished ladyfor her efforts in
behalf Of the fund. At least seven
ty five dollarsywill be sent from this
town, as contribution to,the fund
of the Mt. Vernon Association.
SUNDAY ScRooL ExHgBITIoN.--
The Exhibition If the scholars con-
nected with the M. E. Sunday
School of Georgetown, came off in
the Court Room on Tuesday even
ing, to the delightof very large
audience. The room was densely
crowded with our own citizens, and
those from the adjacent country, and
from Aeighharing IA About
forty five scholars partlHPated in
the exercises. Their effots we're all
extremely creditable. The singing
by the school was most excellent.
The Georgetown Amateg Musical
Club having kindly offereS their SER
vices for the occasion, was present,
and the exercises were iHerspersed
with the delightful muIic of this
clever band. They played a mum
Der of tunes, and to the satisfaction
, of all present, with the relalt of ad
, ming to their already gref reputa
: ton as Amateur peformeS.
} The performances of tie Infanf
Glass were opened by HUDSON Vim
) cent, and closed by Anuie Wolfe
> in a manner that could not be excel
!. led by children of their ass.
Miss Sarah Faucet delivered al
opening address to tte school
! which reflected great cradi. upo
the speaker, and highly interested
| the audience.
! 'Moses in the Bulru$hes," wa
performed by Miss MarthaT. james
. Miss Charlotte Cannon, Miss Susa
G. Rodney, and Miss Margare
: Wingate, in style which calle
forth the greatest applause. Fac
a one of these interesting young ladie
!. performed their part well, and mer
the praise of the school with who
. they are condected.
A piece entitled Leading chill
to God" was performed by Mis-
J Annie q. Martin, Miss Ella VIII
gate. and Master Hpdsl Ninceat
9 This piece was of 4 MOST Mteiestin
! and serious character, and was acte
! ! out in the most perfect manner.
: Address by Master George \
: : Spauldihg, were delivered in a ma
y terly manner.
An address "On the IInportan'
d of YOUTH" by Miss Mary s. Pu
l. nell, was we'll delivered, and high
$ interesting.
e There are many Others equal
: deserving of praise, and whose pc
1t forlnances we would like 10 MOTTO
e but our space will not admit of
Of Let it suffice for us to state, tn
. every thing was conducted in Il
II grandest style, and to theIeredit /,
Il all concerned, and thar tie who
st affair passed off with mnclsSlt- A
il we're pleased.
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PoRK, We learn from Minos
Wilson, who has kept recordof the
amount Of pork killed in this town
the present season, that $4,000 lbs.
were killed; this 10 1900 lbs.
short Of lsst year.
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DEATH FROM THE FALLING OF A
rREE.-A little girl about eight
wears Of age, was killed last week,
uy thvsafing Of psplartges Which
stood in the yard. Her name was
Morris, and was the daughter of q
widow woman living in Dagsborough
Hundred. The tree was blown
down by a heavy wind, and fell up
on the child who was standing in the
nard at the time. The child lived
but a few minutes, having been liter
ally crushed
The Messenger. [volume] (Georgetown, Del.) 1858-18??, 1858-12-30

SPoaT.--A grand fox chase came
off near Laurel on Christmas day,
in which many of the citizens Of the
town and adjacent country joined.
A considerable distance was trayer-
ced, but the wiry animal was not
captured.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-05

SosKss.-Through the pohtsness OF
Professor W. H. Henderson, we attended
one OF his soirsas ct the Odd Follows
Hall last night. When We entered the
room eur eyes we're perfectly daszled
with the display of beauty that met our
gaze. There were about forty couple
ON che deor, and the sight made our
heart feel glad to see so many Of the
young ones enjoying themselves SO much.
Being somewhat judge of dancing our
selves, we came to the conclusion 10
watch the cotillions, waltzcs, &c., and
award the premiums to those whom sce
considered the most graceful dancers
After careful examination we awarded
the premiums 70 the following ladies -
The two Misses H., Miss j.. w.,
Miss E.. b., and Miss A. Pc
The entertainment was kept up until 2
o'clock, and all seemed much pleased
with the proceedings.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-05

Nor "ALoNE. In the Day Book,
some days ago, our "brother local" of
Norfolk took occasion to make some COM
ments upon the youthful depraNty' of our
sister city, and we'll may you, for we have
witnessed it to our sorrow in Norfolk, and
assure our readers that Norfolk is not
"alone." We last night witnessed scenes
ofthe "same sort, that actually made us
"open our eyes," Between Water and
Crawford. on High street Portsmouth,
(about 8 o'clock, might have been seen
no less than thirty Juveniles" of all sizes
In the bsT-rooms, each aud every oae ban
tesing the other for fight, at the same
time using the most obscene language.
Parents Why will you allow your chil-
dren to do that which is both injurious TO
you and themselves, and which at tie
same time proves an annoyance to those
who may happen to be passing, and al
most disgrace TO our city. We hope,
that il no one else viii, our worthy Po-
lice will take the matter in hand, and if
thsy catch EN- place the youthful Of
tenders where they will not be disturb
ed until morning.
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ONLY ONE CENT
For a Copy Of the Day Book.
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ONAI 1alNh Or IL READEk
THE DAY BOOK, with its iznmsnse
4 circulation, EN- bracing in its e~lamns all
the news Of the day-Poltical and CONNER
cial, Foreign and Domestic, interesting Mis-
selaneoas Reading Matter &c, &c. Finding
its way as it does TO the f1reside of every
nass and condition Of mankind through the
Length and breadth of this community, at
only ONE CENT What Heaixaa for nc
Advertiser Awaiting ourselves Gifts advan-
tages we made The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES be-
fore the community the knowledge of the fact,
that at our store No. 90, Church street, we
were dispensing the solid comforts Of life in
the way Of CHOICE FAMILY GROCE-
RES and Provisions upon the most accom-
modating terms, and already do we see the
effect, and the people approaching the bene-
fit resulting to themselves from the quality
ana prices Of our goods, have kindly bestow-
ed upon US their patronage, and we feel much
encouraged thereby, and are fully determined
that so long as the Day Book continues to be
so great public benefactor that We will ever
lend helping hand and contribute our mite
for the PRONUNCIATION of and successful efforts
to establish its permanancy and continuance.
In the meanwhile, Reader, ifyou should want
any thing in our line please give us call,
and oblige, Yours Truly,
te n L. &. DEMING.
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Clothing WarePOOms.
n. RAIN.

Nos. 6, AND "a, MAIN STREET.
TN E weather having turned cold.
l. within the last few days, would ia
again remind my friends and the pub ma
lie in general, that am Offering my Ill
stock of OVERCOATS at cost price, to en-
able the suffering humanity to keep their
bodies warm at less than the usual expense
of doing so. Though am NOT SELLING OUT
AT COST, any certain amount or the whole of
my stock at cost, am selling as cheap bar
gains in Ready Made Clothing as any house
in the city, but say "Live and let Live"
Call at either of my stores No. 6, or No. "a,
Main street, an | assure, you my Clerks
Messrs. j. T. johnson, H. Y. palby and
Edward Blogg, vii! do the right thing for
you in my absence.
teS y. BAUM.
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Ho! FOR THE CAMpBELL's.-All ye
music and mirth loving citizens of Ports
mouth; hunt up an extra Quarter and be-
gin to get ready to 60 and hear and see
'Campbelps Minstrcls' tonight at Oxford
Hall. You will doubtless find there a
remedy that will drive away dull care
dispel all the attacks of the blues for a
fortnight to come, and enable yOu to
spend one evening of your life in solid,
good laughing. Go by all means, and
laugh and grow fat
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1858-03-05

SOMETHING NovEL.-On next Monday
William jackson, the great walker, will
commence his great feat Of walking ton
miles, and jumping five hundred hur-
dies in the short space of time of enc
hour and forty minutes, for the sum Of
one hundred dollars. The Fair ground
has been chosen as the place to perform
the feat. Micky Free stands as the Sc
curity for Jackson.
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CHILD BUENED.-An inter esting little
daughter of Mr.. Jesse &. Jones was very
severely burned yesterday evening, from
the accidental ignition of her clothing.
A brother of the little sufferer-a boy
of some six or seven years-displayed the
utmost heroism and presence of mind in
his efforts to extinguish the flames, and
was himself quite badly burned. Drs.
Selden, Simpkins and Tunstall rendered
prompt medical aid; though little hopes
of recovery are entertained.
P. S.-Since writing the above, little
Julia, the child spoken of, departed this
life yesterday evening at a few minutes
before o'clock.
1t appears that she was down stairs in
the back parler engaged in washing some
Of her little play clothes, and in holding
them before the fire to dry her dress took
Ere, and before assistsn CO reached hu,
she was burnt to perfect crisp. It's
truly q melancholy case,
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UsJUsT.-Our neighbor of the II e,ald
does injustios to our Portsmouth military
in his comments upon an article from
the Petersburg Democrat, as also upon
an article from our brother Of the gall"
Of the Transcript. He endeavors 10 throw
upon the "Portsmo nth" Regiment the
burthen Of the complaints made Whose
name IS leSion) of the hospitality extern
dod to the Regiment during their sojourn
IN Richmond, which we consider unjust,
Is well as uncalled for. and we are viii
ling to suppose that the facts have been
suggested aud the statement of our CO.
temporary made in accordance. Herewith.
We deem it useless TO refer our friend
10 complaints which have come from
other cities besides Portsmouth, but we
would have it borne in mind that while
we may have made some little complaint
as Portsmouth soldier, (which we were in
duty bound to do. in performing our du-
ty as reporter in making a truthful
report; that we complained not against
the military of Richmond-far be our in
tention from ever thus wronsing them,
but we offered to them the true heart
felt thanks of brother soldier, and do
now, as we then expressed, hope that the
Bird regiment Of Virginia Volunteers may
IN some day not far distant have the op-
portunity of showing to the Richmond
Military their gratitude, and the pleasure
of reciprocating their kindncssses. We
thought that every reader of the Day
Book, would see from our statement from
whence is the cause of the complaint. but
knowing our friend of the Herald to be
incapable of making an unintentional
wrong statement; we are sure he will
make the "amende honorable" So mote it
be.
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1 gs5" On next Monday tits the inten-
ton of our worthy Mayor TO make some
what Of change in our night police
We do not at this time know the parsis-
ular5, but will lay them before our rea-
den as soon as we can get them.
We wish now to give notice that on
and after asxt Monday night, Sth inst,
the City Bell will strike the hour of mid
night, ~ O'Clock, until further notice.