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Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

GEN. JACKsoNs DUEL WITH DIcKrxsoy.-
A correspondent of the New York News
writes as follows:
Some time ago | saw in your paper state
ment about the duel between General Jack
son and Dickinson, fought before the wear
1900, which account was erroneous in sever
al particulars. DESTROYS of correcting those
errors, | offered to furnish you an account OF
that duel, told me by Gen. Jackson's biogra
pher and intimate friend John IL. II. Eaton.
lie and were once travelling together, and
| inquired how he obtained such accurate in.
formation about Gen jackson, for that many
circumstances contained in his book | knew
myself to be true. He said he frequently
visited Gen. jackson, and they used to sit uD
late talking over events, and on his return
to his bed room he committed to paper what
the General said concerning himself
The following is General Jacksun's own ac-
count OF the duel told to Gen. Eaton, who re-
lated the same to me:
jackson settled at Nashville between the
years 1890 and 1900 and began the practice
OF law. Dickinson was already there follow
ing the same profession. He was n great
duelist, having killed several in duels' and
almost certain to kill at the first fire His
mode OF firing was uncommon. Instead ot
raising his pistol from his side to fire. at the
word he would bring it down from above.
until he got 1t to the proper level, and then
hre. All of the merchants in Nashville had
Dickinson retained in their behalf and he
being the only lawyer there until jackson
came, no redress could be obtained bv the
opposite side. Gen. jackson refused to be
retained by these merchants to the exclusion
OF all other parties. The consequence was
that he issued sixty writs to the first term OF
| the court at Nashville.
! lie issued writs against the merchants
VINO until then had gone scot free. This ir
rltated them, and they being desirous of get
tng 6en. jackson out of the way. melted
Dickinson to provoke duel lie began
! oy acting on trials offensive to the General
lie demonstrated with Dickinson and plain
ly told him that he would not su nit to such
disrespectful treatment
Dickinson persisted, and Gen. Jackson
challenged him The time and Dlnce for the
combat were fixed upon and the news snread
for miles around. There were at least two
thousand persons on the ground. and bet.
were made as if it were horse race.
Dickinson himself bet that he would lill
Jackson at the first fire Dickinson fired
first, and his ball hit jackson on the rioht
pap and peeled his breast lie had a callous
lump there until the day of his death. A.
soon as the smoke of Dickinson's pistol blew
away, he saw Gen. jackson still standing
and exclaimed hav'nt | killed the damned
rascal yet p Gen. jackson told Gen Eaton
that until then he meant to give him his life,
but on hearing these words he raised his pis
tol, fired and killed Dickinson instantly
Served him right!
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

QUESTIONABLE "ScoLDINe. Michael Moon.
ey, an Irishman, who lives on Sutter street
near X earny, says the Bulletin of Wednes-
day, was arrested on Monday evening for
whipping his wife. lie WAS arraigned in the
Police Court yesterday, but the wife refused
to appear against him. For himself, he said
that he was determined not to have n certain
woman come his house, and he had merely
scolded his wife for admitting her; but, by
other testimony it appeared shat his "scold
ing was so violent that the wite's screams
raised the ncighborhood, and when an officer
entered the house he found Mrs. Mooney
clasping her infant in a corner and Mooney,
the defendant, standing over her very much
in the position of a pugilist Judge Coon
said that the charge was not made out, and
he discharged the accused, cautionng him to
keep away from liquor.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

GB~ The literary ladies of Paris have late
~ formed regular Blue Stocking Club
About 80 years ago, associations thus called
were very popular in London, Mr.. Stiling
Meet the naturalist. las Boswell tells the sto
ry'l always wore blue stockings, and his com
pany was so much desiderated in female lite.
rary eoterles, these reunions were dull with.
out his conversation. Hence, it used to be
remarked, by the learned ladies' awe can do
nothing without the blue stockings" Hence
the origin Of the phrase Press
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

TnEArER.-One of the largest audiences
ever assembled in this city were present last
evening, at the grand concert of the Choral
Harmonic Society. The entertainment was
one of the most delightful ever witnessed in
the walls Of the Marysyile Theater. 1t was
matter of pride to the assembled citizen.
that so much musical talent was native to the
city and to this northern section of the coun
try. We think the execution, by Mrs Cas-
well, of the piece from the Opera of LON
bardi has seldom been equaled except by tn,
first artists of the world Her song too, en-
titled "The Dearest spot on earth is home,
has seldom been surpassed in beauty of ex
preston and fullness of tender feeling. The
quartet of Sigh Gentle Gales was magnif.
Gently given by Messrs Hill, Haskell, Hamil-
ton and Williams. Mrs Hamilton's Solo from
the Oratorio of Sampson was in the loftier
style of the art, and exhibited much care and
cultivation. The Duet of The nightingale
and the Rose, by the two Misses Hamilton,
was very fine performance, indeed Miss
Teegarden's song from Shubert was beautiful
Mr. Haskelfs and Mr.. Georges duet of ent,
ly sighs the breeze is worthy of special men
tion, and received a large amount of praise
The singing of the company, in full unison
was equal to any performance of the kind by
any musical society in the country. Every
body was delighted, and went away with
liberal praises on their tongues.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

DIVORCE Surr,-A divorce suit, says the
Sacramento Star, was commenced, Wednes
day, in the District Court by jeremiah Tuck
against his wife, Laura NJ. Tuck. The COM
plant sets forth that the parties were mar
ried in Dodge county, Wisconsin, in lS47 /;
that they lived together until 1851. when
the plaintiff came to California that he has
resided since that period in Sacramento city
and county; and that the defendant has been
untaithful to the marriage vow and has beer
married to a man named Roberts.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
AFFAIRS AT MuMFoRD HILL. pluNAs Couxr

AFFAIRS AT MUMFoRD HILL, PLuMAs County
"A correspondent of the Argus, says of thi
place;
The mines, as usual, pay remarkably well
and all the miners are fully prepared for any
kind of a winter
Some few nights since, SOME "Ameliean'
man went to fancy Chinese camp, in the
vicinity of Grup Flat, and had a difficulty
with some of the Celestials. | understand
that one the of former was severely cut in the
hand and neck, and one of the latter, mortal
ly stabbed in the side.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

rs The $ F. National is trying to whip
the Express into the traces The Express
says the New Almaden Mine suit is not an
Administration measure, the National says it
IS, and, what is more, seems determined to
make the Express acknowledge it, We shall
see whether the Express can be whipt in
As it stands now, the National is inclined to
rank the Express among the ant-Adminis
tration papers. on this question.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

"a Hepburn, of the Club House, was taken
by storm, on Wednesday night, by a lot of
Douglas men, who had just returned from
Madame Peri's Ball at Yuba City and made
his quarters (by liberal expenditure oftheir
OWN scene of jollifeation over the news
from Illinois. True, the intelligence was a
little old, but it was too good to wear out
soon, and they celebrated it with zest that
was truly refreshing. 1t was an entirely i'm
promptu affair, arising from the circ umstance
that it was ascertained, all on a sudden, that
every solitary man in the House was for
Douglas. A Lecomptonte passing had the
satisfaction of hearing three groans for the
Lecompton party, and didn't stop to take any
further notes.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

EB- The most of the Administration pa.
pers, now that Douglas is successful in his
Illinois contest, and sustained by the people,
are willing to acknowledge that he is great
and good Democrat. Suppose all the papers
in the country had treated him as they did
where would he have been? 1t is no thanks
to them that he Is triumphant, at all events
They may do as they please, but if we had
ever denounced him as they have done. we
would stand up TO what we had said or burst
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

GB Mr.. Van Gordon was killed by the
caving of bank while he was working his
claim at Lancha Plana, on the 29th ult. He
was the owner of large mining interests,
and had the day before written to his wife
to come to California.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

PERsoNAL.-We notice by late arrival,
says the S. f. Times, the return of our old
friend, Joseph Genella, after an absence of
nine months at the East, where he has been
for the purpose of purchasing a new and
fashionable supply of glass and crockery
ware, mirrors, etc Mr. Genela has been
engaged in this business since lS49, and has
the largest and best supply in the city.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

Snow IN SmAsTA-We e are informed bv the
Beacon, that snow fell in Shasta on Sunday
night to the depth of two inches, and that the
ground was white as far as the American
Ranch
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
RICH GOODS.
NOW OPENING FOR THE Approach
ING HOLIDAYS, BY 'n
Houston.
HASTINGS
&c co.
The Finest Lot of Fashioush,.,

The Finest Lot of Fashionable
c i STOM MADE CLOTHING
Ever imported, have been received per ,,,
consisting Of '"'e''
OVERCOATS, every style, color and oD.r
ty. 4ual'
FR0CK COATS, of all qualities and D,i.,.
WEDDING and PARTY VESTS os AZ
ferent styles and colors. VI u''
BLACK AND FANCY CASSJrPDD
PANTS, latest styles. ono
RICH PARTY TIES AND CRAYATN
WHITE AND COLORED SHIRTS, Of IN,
manufacture. Va
HOSIERY, of every description.
Mer'no. Silk and Shaker Flannel lSH7RTS irO
ORA WERS. A'O
Buckskin UNDERSHIRT rs AND ORA EEpS
Woolen, Cotton and Merino HALF HOSE
INDIAN TAN CLIO YES AND Ga AUETIED
Woolen and Cotton GLOVES.
LSO.-ALEKANDER'S CELEBRA TED I'm
GLOVES, of all colors and shades.
SOLE LEA THEIR TRUNKS.
LADIES' IRA YELLING TRUNKS
CARPET AND LEA THEIR IRA YELLING BIn
which we will sell at prices to suit the most ecoD0u
cal.
HOUSTON, HASTINGS & CN
ClOthiers, D street, between 1st and End,
Next door to Wells, Fargo &Co.i,
decs-my2p Marysvfl,
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
Greatly Reduced Prices.
SELECT DANCING SCHOOL.
MISS EMMA III. BAKER,

HAVINSs obtained the Of the PAVILION
in Cortez Square, will open on SATURDAY
Teach the latest and most fashionable DANCES con-
ssting in part of the MONA WK, GERMAN, and
TWO different styles of LANCER'S QUADRILLES
Also, new Fancy Dance, the IA V0RITE REDO
VA.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

MARBLE.-A vein Of excellent marble, said
to te equal to tie Vermont and Carrara, was
lately discovered at Volcano, Amadpr coun-
ty.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

Ssg The Amador Ledger speaking of the
late glorious victory in Illinois, says 'eyery-
6ody is for Douglas nor. Lecompton man
is not to be found. The Lecompton papers
i'll this State are all 'crawishing."
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
M AR YSvILLB.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 10th, 1858

81 hare sieorR on the altar ofmy country eter-
a@ eHmity to erery form Of tyranny orer the
mind Of man. Tuos JEFFERSON
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

REcoRDER's CoURr, YEsrERDAY.-Charev
-, charged with sheep stealing, was
sentenced to thirty days in the chain gang,
but, it appearing that he stole the sheep un.
der the influence of liquor, the sentence wa.
remitted, on condition that he would keer
sober; the Recorder signifyiug to him, that
if he were again found drunk, at any time
shortly, he would certainly be put in tn,
chain gang.
Louis Staylor, accused ofattempted robbie
ry will be tried by jury of his peers, thit
morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

MARRIAGE IN HIeH LIFE.-According to the
Bee, rumor says that one of our State officials
eontemplates, in few days, leading young
and fair daughter of our sister city, San
Francisco. into the holy bonds of matrimony
Truly, State Bonds are looking ur
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

"a We are indebted to G. Amy, of the
MarysvilIe Book Store, for late number of
the Gentle paper at Salt Lake, to wit the
Valley Tan"
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

B-The Mountain Democrat says that the
corner stone of the Odd Fellows Hall wa:
laid in Placeryille on the Sd inst, in the pre-
sence of a number of spectators. In it were
placed quantity of public papers. Odd Eel.
lows documents, and coin. The ceremony
was conducted quietly and without display.
The building is expected to be an ornament
to the city, and credit to the fraternity.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

s$-The Secretary of the Insane Asylum
publishes in the Stockton Republican table
of admissions to the Asylum for the past two
months, with the causes of the insanity Of
those admitted, and the shape in which the
disorder appeared in them. In regard to
causes, twenty-four of the thirty nine are re.
ported as unknown" This fact greatly re-
tards the recovery of these patients, as the
physician finds it much more difficult to de
eide in what manner to treat them. Fourteen
of the number are from San Francisco eoun-
ty The whole number for the two months
amounts to thrty-nine. On the 3oth of No
vember there were two hundred and seven.
ty-three patients under treatment.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
BOOMERANG" :"
10 EETGE STREET.
STRAYEn

{ tAhE to the Stable Of tho subscriber, cor
~ tenth and G streets, on the 9th No, VAN
yemher, a Bay Horse MULE, branded H. w
% on lhe of hind hip. The is re- 1nn-kaA
quesed to prove property, pay charges and take him
away or he will hr sold at the expiration Of ten days
decfTlw JOHN RICE.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
DAYS OF TUIrIoy:

Wednesday and Satu,ddy Eoenings, from to 10Y
For further particulars enquire at her residence
corner of Third and High streets.
N B.-Persons wishing to form classes Of Ladies
and Gentlemen can do SO by applying to Miss b. at
her residence. dec9-tf
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

rs There are some (as they think smart
chaps here in Marysyille. One of them asked
us, the other day, if Gentle Annie" was any
relation to Annie Domini He saw, from
the expression of our countenance, that he
wasn't safe, and left.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

PEACE IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON TERRI.
roRIEs.-All that is now required, says the
Olympia Pioneer and Demo rata paper
very ably edited by E. Furste-to give per
manency and lasting quiet to Indian Affairs
in this direction, is, that the treaties with the
Indians be contirmed-that they be placed
upon their reservations, and ,compellcd TO
stay there, and that a separate Superintendent
cy be created for this territory. Let but the
Senate of the United States give Gen. Har-
ney an opportunity to act in this matter, the
proper Departments recommend, and Con-
gress create an additional SUPPLEMENTARY,
and all that could be hoped to be obtained in
the permanent settlement of our Indian re.
lations will have been consummated.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

CHINESE WT.-Somebody writes from an
American vessel in the Chinese waters, that
worthy missionary had scpttered several
copies OF the Ten Commandments ON the
shore. The next day they were sent back,
with the request that they might be distrib.
uted among the French and English, for the
tracts contained admirable doctrines and
these people mnch needed them.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
Notice.

lfyou want to smoke something very nne,
Then try John S. Dowman's Genuine.
NEW CORNER TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE,
ie6 Cor "a and D Dsts Marysville.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10
MARRIED.

On Thursday morning, December 9th, at St. Johns
Church, by the Rev. +. D. Cooper, James 5. Jameson
Of Sacramento, and Miss Louisa j. Carman, of Phila
delphia.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

OAK HILL MILLS
full supply of Powder Of the above celebrated and
longestablished manufacture,
Iii the desire of the manufacturers to have this
Powder introduced generally to tie consumes Of
California; in order that it may acquire in this State
the same high character that it has always sustained
in the Atlantic States and the undersigned are
sequently Instructed to offer it to the trade at
Greatly Reduced Prices.
They therefore prepared to present such induce
will make tito the interests of buyers to give
trial to the WHIPPLE POWDER.
CROSBY DIBBLE,
Agents for the Manufacturers,
dec10-1m-is III Battery street, San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

CB The Washington Union says of Doug
las:
Ellis heart is as treacherous as his prnci-
piles are rotten"
AS Douglass principles are not rotten, the
inference is that his heart is not treacherous.
1t the Washington Union had said. hls heart
was as treacherous as that papers principles
were rotten, there might have been some
point to the remark.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-10

GEN. JACKsoN's DUEL WITH DIcKIysoy.-
A correspondent of the New York News
writes as follows:
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06

CANAL TOLLs.-From the Herald we take the
following action of the Board of Trade, on Satur-
day last, relative TO Canal Tolls
During the recess of the committee Arthnr
Hughes submitted the following resolution in ref
erence to the Canals, enforcing the necessity Of
action in the premises by stating the fact that a
bill for the sale of the Canals had passed the lower
house of the Assembly, and was now in the Senate
WHEREAS, The principle of low tolls on the Ohio
Canals producing greater revenue to the State,
is no longer doubted by those who have investi.
gated the subject, the tendency of the system
being to draw the products of the State to the
Canals for sale, they furnishing the cheapest
mode of transportation; and as the transportation
of property is cheapened the difference is added
to its value, which is so much gain 10 the prOdu-
GER, now, therefore, in order 10 fully test this
system and to oppose the sale of the Canals, be
it therefore
ReSOLUed, That meetings be called by all those
who favor the above system along the line of the
Canals, to appoint delegates TO meet in Convention
at Columbus, on Wednesday, the 9th day of Janu-
ary, 1859. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. The object of the
Convention Is TO adopt such measures as are ne
cessary TO prevent the sale of the Canals, and TO
bring about the system of low tolls
ReSOlued, That the President appoint a COM
mttee Of ten delegates from this Board TO meet in
Convention as above stated.
The President appointed A. Hughes, P Cham
berlin, H. Harvey, Wm.J. Price, Samuel Foot, 7.
A Walton, A. J. Begges, 7. Burnham, Levi Raw
sol, A J. Holt.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06

FOUND DEAD-Mrs. Elizabeth Risk, an aged
widow living on Chestnut street, was found dead
in her bed on Friday afternoon. She lived alone
in a house standing back from the street, tenant
occupying one in front During the day she was
not seen at all by the family of this tenant, and
about dark he went TO the window, and, looking
ill., saw the furniture and things in the room in
strange disorder. Calling some of the neighbors,
they broke open the door and found the woman ly-
ing on the bed and exhibiting symptoms of having
died in great agony. Her muscles were extremely
rigid, one hand being pressed closely to her face,
which was much bruised upon one side From the
appearance of the body, she doubtless died in
convulsive fit. bottle of liquor was found in the
room. There will probably be no inquest, as the
circumstances plainly indicate the cause of her
death She has a daughter in Canada, but no
friends in this city.
She was the owner of the two houses in which
she and the tenant lived
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06
NEW YoRK. Dec 4

The Herald's correspondent says Letters 10 the
Navy Department from the commander of the U
S. Frigate Wabash at Beyrout, state thatn efforts
have been made by the authorities there to bring
to trial the authors OF the outrage upon the Ameri
can family at Jafla.
The commander had informed the PachS that he
should insist upon their immediate trial, nOtwith-
standing The wish had been expressed 10 postpone
It until all the miscreants had been captured. The
Pacha evinced disposition TO do justice.
The Times correspondent says;
The report of a difficulty having occurred be-
tween Lieut.. Beale's exploring party and the Indi-
ans, is proved to have been false.
Mr.. Edwards, Lieut.. Beae's brother in-law, now
here, left the party Nov. 10th, $50 miles west of
Fort Smith, up to which point they had prosecuted
their labOrs without intermissiOn.
Chief Justice Eccles, of Utah, is in Washington
for the purpose of comforting with the Administra'
tOn relative to the affairs OF that Territory 1t is
understood that he will protest against the pro-
posed opening Of the public lands there for sale,
excepting under such restrictions as shall prevent
their monopoly by the Mormon Church.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06

ALT. BURNETT.-Owing to the most unfayora-
bic weather during the whole of last week, the
audiences at the Melodcon to hear and see Burnett
were small We regret this, as surely no one could
spend an evening more agreeably than in listening
to his personations, and much profit as well as en-
tertainmenti is to be gained from hearing him. He
has made the capabilities of the human voice his
study for years, and has reached point in elocu-
tiOnary execution that few attain to. We shall
hope at no distant day to again bid him welcome
to our city.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06
DOUGLAS AT NEW ORLEANS.

New ORLEANS, Dec. 3.
Douglas arrived at s O'Clock last evening. 100
guns were fired and the hOspitalities of the city
rendered to him.
He was escorted by the Mayor and Aldermen TO
the st. Charles-was called out and made brie
speech. Great enthusiasm prevailed, and he was
welcomed by all parties. The True Delta has nom
mated him for the Presidency.
PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 4.
The Convention got through with the first bal
lot at 4 o'clock in the morning The interest man
ifested was intense-the crowd remaining till the
close. The candidates presented were Messrs.
Letcher, Hopkins. Edmonson, Smith (Of Green
Briar,) BrOckenbrOugh, and John Randolph Tuck
er Mr.. Letcher was nominated by about l25 votes
over all others. The Convention adjourned till II
O'Clock this morning.
Mr. Letchers friends are in ecstacies.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06
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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-12-06

u E. Ruffini is manufacturing the finest assort-
ment of Furs ever offered for sale in Cleveland
He has worked in many of the first and most ex.
tensve establishments in Europe, and he can sell
any article of Furs made for Ladies or Gentlemen
use at less than two thirds what dealers do who
buy in New York. Call and see if this is not so
Superior Street. three doors above Bank.