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Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18
The DuellO.

1t is well known that there is clause in
our State Constitution against duelling, and
that there is also stringent enactment upon
our statute book, prescribing heavy penalties
for its violation. The constitutional prohi-
bition is in these words:
"Anv citizen of this State who shall, after
the adoption Of this Constitution, fight a
duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept
challenge to fight duel with deadly
weapons, either within this State or out of
it; or who shall act as second, or knowingly
aid or assist in any manner those offending,
shall not be allowed to hold any Office Of
profit or to enjoy the right Of suffrage under
this Constitution
Senators Gwin and Broderick have both
been engaged in duels but the offices which
they hold are not wholly under the State
Constitution, though partially So But, when
Mr. Denver was appointed Secretary Of state
by Gov Bigler after he had killed Gilbert,
the talented editor Of the Alta, his case was
covered in every respect 10y the constitutional
penalty, although no steps were taken to en-
force it.
The enactment now existing in our statute
book, is to the following effect
If any person shall fight duel with any
kind of weapon, and kill his antagonist, or
wound him so that he die within year
afterwards, every such offender shall be pun
ished by imprisonment in the State prison
for a term not exceeding seven years nor les.
than one year.
1t further provides that the party surviv
ing shall lie held responsible for the debts o
his antagonist and thai he may be sued by
any of the creditors of the deceased and hi
property sold upon the judgments obtained
against him, it being sufficient for the plain
tiff to set forth that he, the survivor, was th,
cause Of the death Of his antagonist.
1t further provides that, if either combat
ant be manned or wounded, the charges in
cured by him during his sickness, and those
for the support and maintenance of his fami
ly, during the same period, if he have any
shall be paid by his antagonist; and that, il
one of the parties be killed, the survivor
shall pay to the heir or heirs of the deceased
the sum of ten thousand dollars, the same to
be recoverable at law
1t has been currently stated, since the
duel between Hon. Gev. Pen Johnston and
the late lamented Ferguson, that Mr.. John
ton was himself the author of this same
statute
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

CoMEr.-We noticed, last evening, at about
s o'clock, from the roof Of our office, a very
brilliant comet, in the northwestern part OF
the heavens. Its apparent length of tail, to
the naked eye was from six to ten feet and
its body was quite large To an unsoPhisti-
Gated gazer. it would seem to be plunging
downward, with its head directly aiming for
the Buttes 1t is undoubtedly the comet
which was expected last year, with so much
fear and trembling. It's now in the constel-
lation Ursa Major.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

MINING IN TUoLUMNE.-Some interesting
mining experience is recorded in the columns
of the Columbia Courier, of September 14th: :
We were shown two fine specimens of
pure gold, br Mr.. Gahegan, which were
taken out of his claim yesterday morning.
The pieces weigh fifteen ounces; one was
found about ten inches and the other about
two feet beneath the surface. The claim is
situated within the corporate limits of Co.
lumbia near the Union Hotel, and these spec
linens were found whore the old county road
formerly crossed the claim. At this place
teams were often mired down in Winter, and
the pieces have the appearance of having
been struck 10y wagon-tire and broken
apart which would account for one part be-
ing buried deeper than the other. BY Join
ing the two together as they were originally,
it is plainlyto be seen that another three
corncred pieceis necessary to make the spec
men perfect (Which the bright rugged edges
show must have been broken off ut the same
time.) Gahegan expects to find it in a day
or two. larger piece Of pure gold was
found IN this claim two or three months since,
and several large Jumps have been taken
every season since it was opened. Gahegan
informs us that he purchased this claim in
July, 1852, OF j. W. Coifroth, T. n. Cazueau
and five other parties, since which time he
has taken out upwards of eighty thousand
dollars, of which sum the expenses of work
ing have been some thirty thousand. 1t is
nquestionably one of the best claims near
the Main Gulch, and will undoubtedly last
for ten years to come.
The big lump of gold found in Columbia,
recently, by Strain, has been melted and run
into bar which weighs 4Ol4 ounces or 333
pounds, and purchased hy VIM. O. Sleeper d
Co. for the sum of 81, ,43S 90 Besides this.
Strain has reserved some four or five hun.
dred dollars worth of specimens, belonging
to the same boulder, making the total value
of the piece found about eight thousand dol
lars. This is the largest lump of gold ever
found in California, Of which we have any
authentic record
A piece of 3S ounces was taken out of one
Of the claims on the Main Gulch above the
East bridge, yesterday evening
The "high tiume" is finished. and the whole
line between the North and South Fork OF
the Stanislaus, is, with the exception Of about
a mile and half of fluming, completed.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

AWFUL MURprn.-On Friday, the 18th
says New York correspondent of the Bul-
letin, there was shocking double murder at
the residence of DR.. Reeves, in Hampton
burgh, Orange county, near Ncwburgh. Mr..
Reeves and his family We're absent from
home, leaving their house in charge of their
three servants, named William Saunders.
Peter Shoroch, and Margaret Shealy. 1t
seems that Peter and Margaret were to be
married next week. and they had been pass
ing the evening together, in the room of the
latter AT about o'clock, Just as he was
leaving Margarets room, Peter was met at
the door by William, who deliberately, and
without word passing between either shot
him directly through the right nipple Pc
/ ter turned back, opened the door, through
which he had just passed, and fell dead across
the threshold The murderer then rushing
into the room. over the dead body of his first
victim, shot Margaret through the ef; breast,
the ball passing out behind, Just below the
shoulder blade. She turned, and Jumping out
of the open window to the ground some TWEEN
ty feet or more, managed to crawl through
the garden and orchard. nearly quarter of
a mile, to the house of Mr.. Case, who imme.
dately gave the alarm. At last accounts
Margaret was still living The murderer has
been arrested, and confesses the deed.
| Another double murderer rather muir
! der and suicde-occurred in this city on the
night Of the cable celebration. 4 young
German girl-a dressmaker, aged 20 years
named Valentino Geager, had been spending
the evening with her lover, named Philip
Morganheimer. The parties had returned t.
the boarding house of Miss G., at No. POI
Houston street, and Just as they entered the
hall, Morganheimer suddenly drew forth a
pistol, with which he shot the young woman
in the left breast, killing herinstantly. The
murderer then fed to No. 224 Sixth street, tc
his boarding house. where he shot himself in
the head, He died few hours afterwards
Morganheimer had been paying Intention to
Miss G. for over a year, and wished to mar
ry her But it is Caid she refused, for the
present at least, to take that step, and hence
the catastrophe Her lover was of Jealous
disposition, and feared that some rival
stood in his way. Miss Geager was u native
of Kensingen, in Germany, were her parents
still reside. She was few months past 10
possessed neat trim form, bright, fresh coun.
tenance, and is said to have always conduct.
ed herself virtuou5ly and respectfully. Nor.
ganheimer was twenty-five years of age, and
painter by profession. lie was a Young
man of temperate and industrious habits and
had been four years in this country.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

ANoTHER LINK IN THE TELEGRAPH CHAM
We learn that the company which was formed
last year for the purpose of establishing tele-
graphic communication between the island
of Cuba and the American continent, have
completed their preliminary arrangements,
and are resolved to commence their work
Immediately. This will be a valuable addi-
tion to our comprehensive system of tele-
graphs, and one that ought to be supplied,
nov that the submarine telegraph has been
successfully laid. We are informed that
among the managers of the company are
some wealthy and enterprising citizens of
Havana and of this city.-Joanal Of Com.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

TRIAL OF PLUMER-The Jury in this case,
at q late hour Thursday evening, brought in
a verdict against Plumer-"Guilty of murder
in the second degree" Monday next was
appointed by the Court for passing sentence
Very general interest has been manifested by
the public in the proceedings Of this trial,
but we must abstain from comment at the
present time, understanding that the defend
ants Counsel contemplate moving for a new
tr;al
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

U.s. The Atlantic mail will not close in
the Marysyille Post Office until tomorrow
Sunday evening, at o'clock The mail
steamer will not leave San Francisco until
Tuesday, Aug. 2lst
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18
Select School for Bows.

Tie Fan and Winter term of this School will com
mence on WEDNESDAY MORNING, Sept 1st Terms for
Tuition in the common English Branches, 50 per
month G weeks per scholars Algebra and Latin,
each, one dollar per month additional. Particular
attention will be paid to defamation and composition.
A few Boarding Scholars can be accommodated in the
family Of Mr.. Baker, the former principal, with whom
the present principal will board Terms for boarding.
s. per week-washng, 81 80 per Dozen
School room on 7h street, the Catholic Church
auc31-tf G. W H. PECK, Principal
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

The GRAVE OF FEEGUsoN.-The spot selec
ted for the last resting place for Senator Fer.
guson, says the Union is on the eastern side
of the principal mound, in the same line of
graves, and within lot or two of the un-
marked tomb of the late Chief Justice Muir
ray. Its barren, sandy and disagreeable
site for cemetery, at best, but the spot cho-
sen for the grave of the deceased is perhaps
the most favorable on the ground. In the
presence of large number of persons, in.
cluiing number of ladies, the remains were
consigned to the tomb, Mr.. Benton perform
ing the closing exercises The City Guard
were formed around the grave until their
conclusion, when they withdrew. When it
had been half filled in, the Sutter Rifles were
brought up and discharged a voley over the
grave; the procession then left the ground,
returning in carriages and on foot, without
order, to the city.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

Us The Grafton of Col Z. d. Baker, over
the bloody corpse of Ferguson, and the fune-
raj discourse of Rev Mr.. Benton, are two Of
the most truly eloquent productions that We
ever remember to have read. We publish
the former at length in another column
They do honor to the heads and hearts of
their authors.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

A.N ENERABLE LADY.-A correspondent in
forms us that Mrs Mary Reed, who lives in
the vicinity of Westport, enters upon her
ninety-second year to-day. She can read
without the aid Of glasses and is so remarka-
bly well versed in the Bible that upon any
portion Of the scripture being quoted, she
can Immediately give the chapter and often
times the verse; is smart and enjoys good
health.--New Bedtord Standard
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

CW@K. MEUssDoRFFER, the elegant hat
manuiacturcr has removed his establishment
to the corner of D and Second streets. He
has on hand a brilliant style of hat for the
Fall season.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

Houston, HASTINGS Il Co.-This popular
firm has received, by the last steamer, mag
nifeent array of the new styles of clothing
for the Fall. Their advertisement may be
seen in another column.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18
Notice.
Ifyou want to smoke something very fine,
Then try John s. Bowman's Genuine.
NEW CORNER TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE,
les Cor. I'd and D sts, Marysville.
YTorvsvilIc Library Association.

Members and others having Books belonging to TINS
Library are hereby particularly requested to return
them this week Attendance will be given from to
10 o'clock, every evening, from Wednesday, sept etl
to Saturday, the 1th inst, to receive the same
The customary fine will be enforced In all cases after
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

The LATE DUEL.-We understand, says the
S. +. Times, of Thursday, that the Grand
Jury were yesterday engaged in inquiring
into the circumstances attending the late duel,
whereby Senator Ferguson lost his life, and
that in all probability bill of Indictment
against Johnston as principal, and Dameron
and Estell as accessories viii be returned
70 dav
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

C8- Mr.. Andrew II. II. Dawson, of Geor.
gia, recently deliyereda lecture upon the
Mount Vernon estate and the Mount Vernon
Ladies Association. He read letter from
Mr.. John A. Washington, Indignantly deny
ing the report that he intended to remove the
remains Of Gen. Washington from Mount
Vernon
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

MuRDEG IN MEMDoN.-A brutal murder
was committed in Mendon, last FRIDAY nigbt
August 9th, by Thomas Clancy, on the Hcr2
son OF Henry McDermott. They were botb
Irishmen, and it seems, that in conseouence
OF some previous difficulty between tbcnn
Clancy owed McDermott grudce. and was
bent on revenge. He accordingly prenared
a cane, by runninga pound or two Of lead in
the large end aud, being armed with If
met McDermott in the street. near tba oId
Jonathan Russell place, between nine and
ten o'clock, and committed the assault mon
him which ended in his death. ~"
Clancy fled, and has been traced as far 40
Cordaville, where he was seen about o'cIocL
on Sunday evening. and it is hoped he NAV
soon be arrested. Clancy is a small man
about feet and Z inches in height, ligbt
complexioned and crossed-eyed. lie is
about twenty years of age, and wore a dark
green frock coat, light vest, with transverse
stripes on the outside of each leg, and black
cloth cap. The selectment of Mendon have
offered a reward ofone hundred dollars for
apprehension and delivery at Mendon. -
Worcester Spy.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

ET- To the Alta Express Co. we are in
debted, for the first delivery, yesterday, of
Atlantic papers.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

CB~ The health of Cen Cass has contin-
ued to improve, and it is thought he will
soon resume his official duties at the State
Department
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

ASSAY OFFIcE.-Uarris Il Marchand intend
opening an assay Office in San Francisco on
the goth inst.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18
NOTICE.

The regular meetings of Oriental Lodge NO DO l.
0. O. F. are held every Thursday evening" at the
Odd Fellows Hall.
J.H KRAUSE, n. G.
T. I Sen AEFFER, Rec Scc'y.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

Agency Notice.-Mr L. p. FISHER Is our only
authorized agent in San Francisco, to receive adver
tisemens, receipt for the same, and to ansae' bu'i
ness generally for the DEMOCRAT Once l1lh wash
nston strset, (up stairs) nearly opposite Masu'reS
Opera House.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

MR.. T. h. DAVIDSON is our Agent in sacramento
and is authorized to receive subscriptions l' 'u' -
tsements, and to receipt for the same 0''e' az -
D. Davidson's Post Office EXchanse' f'n suce'' oe
tween and X, near the Post ONCE
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

"I hare sloorn on the altar Of my country eter-
nal enulity 10 eUery form Of tyranny 0cer the
1aiad Of man" THos. JEFFERSON
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

80 " Iohn NJ. Daniel, late United States
minister at the Court of Turin, has returned
mond Examiner. ''''4 - '''s i'isN'
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

EsS- During his visit to Memphis, Tenn.
Postmaster General A. V. Brown wos ten
dered public dinner by the citizens of the
place. which honor he declined
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

EB- The Hon. Isaac Toucey, Secretary of
the Navy, is at the Revere House, New York.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18
M MARYSVILLB.

SATURDAY,, SEPTR IS, 1853.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

Is Cornelius Casey was found guilty,
yesterday morning in the Recorders Court,
of shamefully beating and bruising his wife,
for which cowardly ofIense he was sentenced
to 40 days imprisonment in the County Jail.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

HolIowny's Ointment.-The astonishingra-
pidy with which this preparation extinguishes PAIN
reduces external Inflammation heals sores, removes
eruptions and tumOrs, and cures rheumatism gives it
ho,,d1oss ,opularltv sep14-1w
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

CB- We omitted to mention, at the proper
time that Isaac Cobn, charged with stealing
purse Of money from Honcut ranchero,
was discharged by the Recorder on Thurs
day morning, no testimony being found
against him
Daily national Democrat., 1858-09-18

Ofice-Corner Maiden Lane and I'd Street.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-05-28
RURSTS OF ELOOUENCE.

One OF our exchange papers gathered up the
following ''bursts of eoquence," which ii says
were delivered before court Of justice il Penn
Sylvania:
"Your honor sits high upon the adorable seat
of Justice, like the Asiatc rock of Gibraltar;
while the eternal streams of justice, like the
cadaverous clouds OF the valley, flow meander-
ing a: your feet'
This reminds US ofthe commencement of
speech Of lawyer in New JeTsey-''You
honors do not sit there like marble statues, 10 be
waited about by every idle breeze"
Another western orator commenced his ha-
rangue with-"The important crisis which
were about 10 have arriven, have arroven."
Another "The Court will please 10 observe
that the gentleman from the East has given
them very learned speech. He has roamed
with old Romulus; socked with old Socrates;
ripped with Eurpldes, and canted with old
Cantharidps-b but what, your honor, what does
he know about the laws of Wisconsin,"
A young lawyer in one OF our own courts
commenced his defence as follows May il
please your honor, the deluge has passed over
the earth, the Ark has rested upon the noun
tain, and the rainbow of justice shines as beau
tifully upon my colored client as it does upon
any in the court, including the jury"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-05-28
NOVEL COURTSHIP.

Three months since, young Partisan was
travelling per railroad, in Germany, from Augs-
burg to Berlin. The cars, unlike those here,
are divided into compartments, like the inside
Of a coach, the passengers sitting facing each
other. In the compartments he selected were
four other persons, two mammaS and two
daughters. The two mothers were face to face
IN one corner, the young man took the other,
and found himself face to face with the Young
ladies. He soon after fell into brown study,
during which the conductor repeatedly deman-
ded his ticket without success, and the young
ladies were laughing at his bewildered air.
Suddenly reSoItIng TO ruSe, TO avo1c ridcule,
be pretended moi to understand German, and
transacted his business with the conductor by
signs. A moment after the young Iadies com
menced conversation.
3 'This young man is very handsome" said
one.
''Hst, Brrtha," said the other, with sort of
alright.
'.Why, he DOES not understand a word of
German. We can talk freely. How do you
end him2"
"Ooly ordinary"
"You are difficult. He has charming fig
ure and distngue air.''
"He is too pale, and besides you know 1 do
not love dark"
''And you know l prefer dark TO blonde
We have nothing but blonde in Germany. II
Is monoonous and commonplace"
''You forget that you are blonde"
''Oh, for woman, it is different. He has
pretty mousaches"
''Bertha, what if your mother should hear
YOU -
''She is busy with her talk; besides, it is no
hurt to speak of nouslaches."
81 prefer the blonde moustaches Of Freder-
ck''
II understand that Frederick is engaged to
you but /, who am without lover, am free to
exercise my opinion, and TO say that this young
man has beautiful eyes
"They have no expression"
''You do not know. am sure be has spirit;
il is pity he does not speak German; he would
chat with u.s."
''Would you marry Frenchman %
'Wby not if he looks like this one, and were
spirited, well-born and aniabe! But l cannot
keep from laughing. See he doesn't mistrust
what we are saying"
The young man was endowed with great
selfcontTol. He looked carefully at Bertha,
and his resolution was taken. At a new sta
ton the conductor came again for tbe tickets.
Our young man, with extra Celebrations, and
in eXcelIen. German, said:
"Oh, you want my ticket. Very well, let
me see-I believe it IS in my portmonnaie. Oh,
yes, here 1t is.
The effect was startling. Bertha nearly
tainted away, but soon recovered under the po-
lite apologies of the young Frenchman. They
were pleased with each other, and in few
weeks Bertha ratified her good opinion of the |
young man, and her willingness TO marry a
frenchman.
They live at Hamburg.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1858-05-28
CHINESE SUGAR CANE.

a COMMITTEE of the United States Agricul-
tural Society, who recently met at Washing
ton, made report upon The subject of Chinese
sugar cane, Of which the following is a syno2-
sis
l. The soil and geographical range fthe Chi
nese sugar cane, correspond nearly with those
OF Indian corn. II produces the best crop on
dry lands, but the most uxuriantly in rich bot
toms or moist loans.
Z. it endures cold better than corn, and ex-
Periences no autumnal frosts 1t will also With
stand excessive drought. Ripens its seed in
September in dry warm soils, in many parts of
the New England Siates at the extreme south
IT may be planted as late as the Goth of June
8. It's cost and culture are about the same as
Indian corn.
4. Height of plant when fully grown varies
from. six to eighteen feet, and stalks vary from
half an inch 10 two inches in diameter. The
weight of the entire crop when fully grown, ta-
ken before drying, is from ten TO forty tons
OF seed the amount reported from fifteen TO
sixty bushels.
D. During the early stages OF its growth it
makes but little progress, SO slow, indeed, as to
have discouraged many cultivators; but The ap-
proach of warm weather imparts TO it wonder
ful rapidity. The period of growth varies from
ninety TO one hundred and twenty days.
s. The yield of juice was about so per cent.
The number of gallons required to make GAL
lon of syrup varies from TO 10; in New Bruins
wick 10 10 one; in Indiana and Illinois, 10 /.
Z. A palatabIe bread was made from the
flour ground from the seed.
s. By accounts from all parts of The country
this plant is universally admitted TO be whole
some food for animals all parts OF il being greed
lily devoured in green or dried state, by hor-
ses, cattle, sheep and swine, without injurious
effects; the latter, especially, fatening upon it
as well as upon corn.
9. Paper of various qualities has been manu-
factured from The ibrons parts Of the stalk, some
Of which appears TO be fitted for SPECIAL use.