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Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

AwFuL-The committee appointed to exam
inc the books of the county officers in San
Francisco have returned to Sacramento. The
State Journal says; "They will report, we
arein formed, that the clear profits Of the office
of County Clerk are 100000 per annum
Sheriff, $4,000; Recorder, 5000, &c. The
report ought TO secure the passage of new
fee bill for that county, in two days after it is
made"
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

The MoRMoNs-The Mormon agents in Eng
land have stopped emigration from Europe
during the pending difficulty, but will proba-
bly, resume operations as soon as it is decided
to what quarter they shall direct their steps.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

DEATH OF JUDGE PoTTER-The North Car
olina papers record the death, on Sunday, the
21st ult., at his residence, near Fayetteville, of
Judge Henry Potter, in the nincty-third year
of his age. He had held the Office Of U. s.
District Judge for that State since 1901, a
period of fifty-six years, it having been con-
ferred upon him by President Jefferson.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

The SANE IDEA DIFFERENTLY EXPRESSED
The Sacramento Age, in speaking of Henry
Bates, who robbed restaurant in San Fran
cisco, says this is Henry Bates the thief who
stole $3.50 from private money drawer, not
Henry Bates the defauter who misappropri-
ated 1924, 900 Of the States funds entrusted
to his care.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
Miscellaneous Intelligence.

Resolutions have passed the Nebraska Legis
lature, deprecating the action Of the Lecomp
ton Convention, in failing to submit the const-
tuition to vote of the people, and expressing
fear that the establishment of such precedent
may have an important bearing upon the char
acter Of their own domestic institutions.
The Hon. Lazarus W. Powell, Democrat,
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

MODERN SPHINx.-The Albany Argus says
that Kansas is the Sphinx of the age-it de-
stroys all who cannot solve the riddle ii pre-
sents. 1t has baffied and done away with
Reeder, Shannon, Geary and Walker. We
shall see il Denver is the Edipus who shall
solve the mystery that has made it so fatal.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

MEXICAN Pacific RAILRoAD.-A party Of
twenty-five engineers and one hundred assist
ants, it is stated in an exchange paper, left
Philadelphia, lately, for Vera Cruz, to locate a
railroad from that point to the City of Mexico,
and thence to the Pacific.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

AGAIN CONVICTED. -0rlnski, the celebrated,
says the San Francisco Times, was tried and
convicted yesterday in the Court of Sessions,
for the assault committed on officer j. B. Moore,
made when he effected his escape from the city
prison.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

REcovERED.-We are glad to learn that the
horse stolen from the stable of Mr.. Loving, at
Loving's Ferry, on the Stanslaus river, has
been recovered, and the supposed thief cap
tured. The horse was traced to a ranch on
the Fresno river, brought to this place and de-
livered to the owner.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

RErIRED.-E J. G. Kewen, so well known
in the political circles of California, and who
recently acted such conspicuous part with
Gen. Walker in Nicaragua, has safely returned
to Los Angeles, where, for the present, he in
tends residing.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Pursuance Of order of the Probate Court OF Tuare
/ County California will, SATURDAY, the 27th day
Of February inst offer for sale to the highest bidder for
Cash in hand the following property towi Lots Nos 4,
and and fractional lots Nos l. and g. together with
Steam Fouung MIL thereon, woodshed and all the appur
thereto belonging also Lots Nos 4, and in
Block 81 and Nos and in Block 25 all in the town Of
visaa together with few articles of personal proper
ty Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock on the premises.
REUBEN MATHEWS,
Administrator of A.. J. LowRANCf, decd
vslIIA, February sth, 1855.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
A q E N II S .

JAMES NJ VAN DYKE corner Of Main aud Fourth streets,
Marposa authorized agent TO receive Subscriptions
Advertisements and Job Work. Al orders left with him
will receive prompt attention.
THOMAS BOYCE, northeast corner Washington and
Montgomery streets San Francisco is duly authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements.
vISAIIA AGENCY at Heson's Express Office. Orders
for Subscriptions, Advertisements and Job Work viii
receive prompt attention.
MIII.ERT0N AGENCY at Iestons Express Office at the
store of l.. O. Hughes Co. Orders attended as above
MAJ EIKINs Of Lagrange is authorized agent for
Stanislaus County.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

The FIRST BoNDs.-On Friday, 18th inst,
says the Sacramento State Journal $4,000
of the new bonds were issued from the State
Treasurer's office. These bonds were the first
of the new issue. Each of these bonds has
thirty-eight coupons, making the mere labor
of issuing thep matter of no small moment.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

BURNING MoUNTAN.-The Sierra county
Messenger learns that the mountain near JAM
ison continues to burn and large portion Of
the surface has caved in. The fire seems to
be extending deeper, and follows the stratum
of the deposit into the hill. The result cannot
be predicted
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

mittee has been appointed to confer with the
Board of Supervisors of Sacramento county,
in relation to the purchase by the State of the
building at present used by the Legislature.
1t originally cost over 100000.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

FoLsoM.-The Sacramento Consolidation Bill
has aroused great opposition at Folsom. The
people of that town want to be cut loose from
Sacramento by new county.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
j. ELIAS,

Main street, Horaitos, keeps constantly on hand
fine assortment of Dry Goods, Clothing Boots Shoes,
Hats Caps Fancy Goods etc. which he offers for sale
at the lowest prices. flsqly
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
Affairs in * ansas.

The reports by the last steamer of collision
between the United States troops and the in
habitants of Kansas, was incorrect The cleo
ton of January 4th passed off quietly. The
accounts as to which party was successful, are
conflicting Final returns not yet received.
The Free State delegate convention, by a
vote of rs to GA, decided not to vote. There
was a bolt on the part of the minority, who
nominated n State ticket The elections on
the 4th of January passed off quietly, there
being no necessity for the employment of the
troops posted in free State localities About
half of the vote of the Territory was cast for
State officers, but very decided expression
was given against the Lecompton constitution,
the majority against it being set down at ten
thousand.
In some precincts there was no distinct polls
kept open. According to the latest intelli-
gence, the pro-slavery ticket for State officers
was elected, but the Legislature was free state.
A Leavenworth paper Of the 9th, says that
report indicates the success of the free state
ticket, while the votes against the constitution
probably exceed $4,000. The Leavenworth
correspondent of ST. Louis paper, says that
so far as heard from the free state party has
secured 81 out of "A Representatives and IA
out of 10 Senators. Gentlemen who left the
Territory on the 11th inst, report the Demo
cratic State ticket elected.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

Big BEAT-The editor of the San Leandro
Gazette says beat measuring over three feet
in length, and three feet six inches in circum-
ference, has been grown in that place.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

PASSING AwAY-Since the death Of Capt.
Paige, Major Mordecai Myers, of Schenectady,
Gen. Wool, of Utica, are the only surviving
officers of the 18th Regiment in the war Of
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
Ell DORADO HOTEL
AND
1 EST AU It
Opposite Wells Fargo Co.'s Express onice,)
MAIN STREET, HORNITOS

TIHE Proprietor of this establishment thankful for past
Il iavors soics continuance Of the patronage of the
public.
After the first OF March card with the regular prices Of
the various dishes annexed will be found his tables and
for cleanliness both in the culinary and sleeping depart
msnt his house will remain IL has beenunsurpassed
Single dinners will be served in the very best style for
dollar
The beds and bedding will be clean and strangers
will find everything about establishment comfortable
can be found in San Francisco.
as- No bar attached to the house,
fcbll-3m PEDRO sAK, Proprietor,
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
II. GER SON.

Southeast corner of the Plaza, Hornitos, has for
sale the finest brands of Havana Cigars stationery of
all kinds hooks jewery, fancy goods, toys, etc. Also
Crockery and Glassware. flSqly
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
J. G.. ROGERS,

Dealer in Dry Goods Clothing, Boots and Shoes,
Fancy Goods, ETC., etc, Main street. south of the
Plaza, Horntos The best goods in the market can
always be found at this store. flsqly
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
A. G.. BLACK,

Dealer in Groceries, Provisions Hardware, Liquors
Miners Supplies, etc. west side of Main street, south
of the Plaza at Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express Office,
Hornitos. flsqly
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
A. CAMPODONICO,

Billiard Saloon, on Main street. four doors north Of
the Plaza Hornitos Liquors of the best quality con-
stantly on hand. Two excellent Billiard Tables are
at the service of the patrons of this establishment
His Provision Store is next door SOUTH f1sqly
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
HOR n I 4 IS:
THURSDAY MORNING. FEB. IS.

a5- Advertisements and Commune ations
intended for publication in the DEMOCRAT reach the
office before II O'Clock, on Wednesday morning
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

ss- Mr.. Charles Lang, our indefatigable newspaper
expressman has again placed under obligations for
copies of " Fomeys Press" and the "New York
Nawav
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

rW- In Grand View, Missouri, young
gentleman of nineteen was lately united to
youthful maiden of seventy eight.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

LEGISLATIVE FAvoRs.--we acknowledge the receipt
of various public documents from Hons. S. A. Merritt
Of the Senate, |. N. Ward j. II. Tatman and A. II.
Mitchell of the Assembly.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

CHANGED.-The citizens of Sarahsville, Plac-
er county, held a meeting recently and resolved
to change the name Of their town to Bath.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

W The news from the east having arrived
at late hour, prevents our laying more of it
before our readers in this issue.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
Sb 5 O r. E w A r. d 4.
Stolen.

ON Monday night sth inst, from the Stable of the I'M
~ dersigned at Lovngs Ferry, the Stansaus River,
American mare dark mahogany bay color black name
and tail about 14S hands high three years old brand
ed the left thigh WB letter, the W being mper-
feet and the right thigh BIZ the letter being mper
feet and resembling figure having ntely been worked
in harness the collar marks show quite distinctly,
The subscriber will give reward of $50 for the recovery
Of the mare and the detection of the thief for either
JOHN LOVING,
fls3t Loving's Ferry stanislaus River,
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

ca Wells, Fargo & Co. have our thanks for sup
plies of San Francisco papers. Also, Atlantic papers
per the j. L. Stephens
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
c1.osrxc aE THE MAIL.

THE MAIL will close at this Post Office for the Atlantic
states and Europe on THURSDAY Feb 49, at i2 O'Clock
NJ W. G. GoSS p NJ.
HoRNnos, Feb, II, 1855
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
European.

Sir Colin Campbell had relieved Lucknow,
after series of severe struggles with the enc
my, in one of which he was slightly wounded.
Sir Collins force numbers from 10000 to 20,-
600 men, and is thought amply sufficient to
reduce the whole of Dude. The English had
gained number of victories in other parts Of
the country. No new outbreaks of conse-
quence had occurred.
The Bank of England had reduced its rate
of discount to eight per cent, and repaid the
two millions Of over-issue. Few new failures
were reported in England.
In Sweden the crisis continued to be severe
ly felt.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18

has been elected to the United States Senate
by the Legislature of Kentucky, receiving 80
votes, to "a for the Hon. Garret Davis, know
nothing.
DIR. Anson Jones, one of the heroes of the
Texan revolution, and formerly President of
the Texan Republic, committed suicide at
Houston on the sth inst, by blowing out his
brains
still. On the 10th of January they had not
elected Speaker. The last vote stood Van
valkenburg, rep, "a; Atwood, dem, 4S; and
Hinton, k. n, s.
California Bonds, Is, 1860, have advanced
TO 72 cents.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-02-18
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERsHIp.

NOTICE is hereby given that the firm lately known
WIN CROcKER CO.. is this day dissolved by mutual
sent WM. CROCkER,
Hornitos, Feb. 18th, 1858. =. RAK0W.
SIS All debts due the above firm will be recepted for by
fouE HADucK, ESQ, Main street, Horntos f1s3t
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21
a thrilling Moment at Lucknow.

The war in India has been attended with
many scenes of thrilling interest and there
have not been wanting pens to picture them
with startling effect. The following graphic
description of the scene at the moment of the
arrival of the relief, so long, so painfully await
ed by the beleagured inmates of Lucknow,
written by lady of the rescued party, equals
in dramatic intensity the best descriptive pas
sages Of Sir Walter Scott
Death stared us in the face. We were
fully persuaded that in twenty-fon hours all
would be over The engineers had said So,
and all knew the worst We women strove
to encourage each other, and perform the light
duties which had been assigned to us, such as
conveying batteries, and supplying the men
with provisions, especially cups of coffee, which
we prepared day and night. had gone out
TO try to make myself useful, in company with
Jessie Brown, the wife of corporal in 10Y
husbands regiment. Poor Jessie had been in
state Of restless excitement all through the
sege, and had fallen away yisibly within the
last few DAYS A constant fever consumed
her, and her mind wandered occasionally, es-
pecially on that day, when the recoections of
bone seemed powerfully present to her
AT last overcome with fatigue. she lay
down on the ground wrapped up in her plaid
| sat beside her, promising to awaken her,
whcn as she said her father would return
from the plonghing." She at at length fell in
to profound slumber, motonless and appa
rently breathless, her head resting in my lap.
l myself could 10 longer resist the inclination
TO sleep, in spite of the continual roar of can
mons. Suddenly was aroused by a Wild un-
earthly scream close to my ear my compan-
ion stood upright beside me, her arms raised
and her head bent forward in the attitude Of
listening 4 look of intense delight broke
over her countenance, she graspcd my hand,
drew me towards her. and exclaimed, Dinna
ye hear it 2" dinna We hear it p? Ay, Fin no
draamn, the slogan O. the Highlanders -
We're saved, we're saved !" Then, lnging
herself on her knees, she thanked God with
passionate feryor.
'' felt utterly bewildered my English ears
heard only the roar of artillery, and thought
my poor Jessie was still raying, bnt she dart
ed to the batteries, and | heard her cry inees-
sanity to the men, Courage haFk to the
sIogan-tO the Macgregor, the grandest of
them ALL Here's help at last To describe
the effect of these words upon the soldiers
would be impossible For moment they
ceased firing, and every soul listened IN intense
anxiety. Gradually, however, there arose
niurinur Of bitter disappointment, and tie wall
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21

ing of the women who had focked out, began
anew as the colonel shook his head Our dull
.iowland ears heard nothing but the rattle OF
the musketry.
" A few moments more of this deathlike
suspense, of this agoniziug hope, and Jessie,
who had again sunk on the ground, sprang to
her feet and cried, IN voice so clear and picrc
ing that it was heard along the whole line
+" Will ye no believe it moo? The slogan has
ceased, indeed, but the Campbells are comm !
Dye hear dye hear ?" At that moment we
seemed indeed to hear the voice of God in the
distance, when the bagpipes of the Hghlanders
brought us tidings of deliverance for now
there was no longer any doubt of the fact
That shrill, penetrating, ceaseless sound, which
rose above ali other sounds, could come neither
from the advance of the enemy, nor from the
work of the sappers. No. it was indeed the
blast of the Scottish bagpipes, now Shrill and
harsh as threatening vengeance on the foe !;
then in softer tones, seeming to promise succor
to their friends in need Never surely, was
there such scene as that which followed
Not heart in the residency of Lucknow but
bowed itself before God. All, by one stimuli
taneous impulse, fell upon their knees, and
nothing was heard but bursting so's and the
murmured voice of prayer. The all arose, ana
there rang out from thousand lips a great
shout of joy, which resounded far and wlde'
and lent new vigor to that blessed bagpIpe---
To our cheer of "God save the Queen y
they replied in the well known strain that
moves every Scot to tears" Should auld ac-
quaintance be forgot" &c. After that, moth
ing else made any impression Oh me. scarce,
" remember what followed. Jessie was pre-
sen ed to the General on his entrance into the
fort, and at the officers banquet her health was
drank by all present, while the pipers marched
round the table, playing once more the familiar
air of uld lang syne."
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.

Mr.. BUCKALEw, from a special committee
having under consideration that part of the
Governors Message relating to a gubernato-
rial mansion, reported a resolution in the Sen
ate to appropriate $ll 900 for the purpose of
purchasing of house situated on River St,
Harrisburg. The proposition, however, was
killed in the House, on Friday, by vote of
Al yeas, to SIS nays, amongst the latter very
properly appearing the names of the members
from Bradford.
We observe however. telegraphic despa tch
states that both houses have passed bill to
purchase an executive mansion"
Mr. MYER has read in place bill to change
the time of electing certain Trustees in Athens
township.
Mr.. NICHOLS, bill to authorize the town
ship authorities of Granville township, Brad
ford County, to re-examine certain accounts.
Mr.. NICHOLS, presented petition from
Granville township, Bradford County, for the
passage of an act authorizing the auditors of
said township to examine and settle certain ac-
counts.
Also, remonstrance against the same.
Mr.. CHASE. petition from Samuel F. Car
mali and one hundred and ten others for
State road from Little Meadows, in Susque.
hanna County, to LeRaysville, in Bradford
County.
Mr. BucKALEw has reported a bill to repeal
the act of last Winter, separating the State
and school departments.
Also, bill relative to the management of
the North Branch Extension of the Pennsyl-
vania Canal.
Both houses met in Convention on Monday
last for the purpose of electing State Treas
urer H. S. MAGRAw was reelected. This
may be considered a victory of the FoRSEY-
DOUGLAS section Of the Pierce democracy.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21

paT The fifth Lecture of the course was de-
livered on Monday evening last, by Rev. w.
A. BARTLETT, of Owego, on the Glory and
Shame of language" The Lecture was a
highly finished, ingenious and able effort, such
as was expected from the reputation Of its au-
thor
The next lecture will be delivered ON Mon
day evening, Feb L., by Rev. Mr. DoUGHERrY
of this place, on the decline of Literature
in the middle ages" and will, we have no
doubt, prove equally interesting with any pre-
ceeding one in the course.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21

GRAND CoNCERr.-The Towanda Brass band
will give Grand Concert, at the Court House
on Tuesday evening" Feb. 2, for the benefit of
Lin-ta Hose Co., No 3. The proceeds of
this Concert will be applied towards paying
for new hose cart, recently purchased by the
Company in Philadelphia. For the credit of
the place, and in aid of an enterprise so praise
worthy and deserving, we trust that our citi-
zens will be liberal in attending this Concert
if indeed it can be called lberality, where
to those who have music in their sous."-
Mr. D1rrRIcH has arranged number of new
pieces expressly for the occasion
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21

BR- The present lul of the Kansas a2ta-
ton in Congress is owing to the anxiety of
members to await the result of the elections in
Kansas before taking their positions The
Lecompton Constitution will soon be placed in
the hands of the President, who will send it to
Congress with Recommendation that Kansas
be admitted under it, and then we may expect
the fight to commence. The whole power
aud patronage of the Administration will be
lent to the work of forcing upon the people of
Kansas the Lecompton swindle although they
have just declared by an overwhelming major
ity, their opposition to that instrument, yet
menace and corruption will be used by the
Administration to force it through Congress,
and then the arms of the Government employ
ed to put down an indignant and insulted peo-
pie.
That this cannot be done without strug-
gle in Congress is certain. In the Senate
DOUGLAS will wage unceasing and determined
war upon the fraud. How much support he
will have is not certain-not enough, we fear
to prevent its passage
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21

FROM kansas latest reports from
Kansas state that General CALHOUN was to
commence counting the returns OF election of
the 2lst of December on Tuesday last, in the
presence of the presiding officers of the Legis-
lature and Governor DENVER. AS soon as
this was done, q messenger would be dispatch
ed to Washington with the vote and State
Constitution. Calhoun would not leave the
Territory till after the returns was made of the
election for State officers.
The result of the election held on the 4th is
still doubtful. a portion of the Free State
party made nominations and voted for State
officers and it was reported succeeded in elect
ing their ticket, and majority of the Legis-
lature. Other accounts report the Pro Slavery
party as successful ,a... ,.. ...
The fate of the Lecompton Constitution,
however, is not in doubt 1t has been reject
ed by large majority.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1858-01-21

THE INDIANA AND Ono DEMocRAcY.-The
,elegraphic despatch published on Saturday,
from Indianapolis, stated that the Democratic
convention there had endorsed the course of
the Administration with respect to Kansas.
Dispatches received in Washington say how
ever, that after endorsing the Cincinnati plat
form, the Convention passed the following reso-
luton by vote Of 3Is ayes to l15 noes, and
afterwards unanimously, which is just the re-
verse of endorsing the course of the Admins
tration -
Rssolred That we are still in favor of the
great doctrine of the Kansas n ebraska act,
and that by a practical application of that
doctrine the people of state or territory are
vested with the right of ratifying or rejecting
at the ballot box any constitution that may
be formed for their government, and there
fore no territory should be admitted into the
Uuon as State without fair expression of
the will of the people being first had upon the
constitution and accompanying the application
for admission.
Instructions are also expected by the Rep
resentatives from Ohio to vote and act in OPP
position to the Lecompton Constitution.