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MEssRs Miles & HOWE, who advertise in
another column, are active and enterprising
dealers in their line, and deserve their sue
cess. During the whole dull season Of last
winter they gave employment, as they tell
us, TO from twelve to twenty hands, and they
have now on hand very full stock of Ladies.
Gentlemen's and Children's Shoes, Boots,
Caters and ties, Of every description, and of
a call, on Church Street.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-05-28

UypER-D RAINING.--It is too late to argue
with intelligent farmers, the advantages of
understanding. 1t is a conceded fact that
by it worthless land may be rendered valu-
able-and a permanent value added to many
soils of double and treble the cost Of the work.
Now that draining tile of superior quality
ara manufactured in our own vicinity, and
furnished at prices which place them within
the reach of all, our farmers have no ex-
cuso Tor not generally adopting the system of
draining, and thus adding hundreds OF thou
sand, of dollars to the wealth of the county,
M,s.rs Wood a Brown OF South Hero, or
their Agent jed Z. Clark, in this place, vii
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-05-28

RASpoLPH writes, from Lawrence May 18th,
to the n. Y Times as follows; The news of
the passage of Lecompton, does not produce
even ripple upon the surface, Wehave be
lieyed, from the first, that tho tull round of
infamy would berun. We are not disappoin-
ted wien tyrants rule with the from cd. There
is a reserved quiet read in every man scounten-
ance, but it is the qu'et Of Inflammation. No
one should be alarmed as to what we shall do.
Beyond all doubt the ordinance will be rejec-
ted by an overwhelming vote The humble
sauatters of Kansas, poor as they are in
purse and however much they feel the in
tended outrage in offering their lands for sale
at so early day, will almost universally spit
upon the foul bribc, even when it is promised
that the sales will be postponed ii the ordin-
ance is accepted. They are indignant at the
insult offered them, when it Is presumed that
their principlcs-so dearly consecHtcd-can
be bought, The precise policy we shall
adopt is not yet fully matured, but dishonor
is the last thing that will be tolerated.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-05-28

JUNE TRAINING. We are glad to learn
that the coming first Tuesday of June
"training day'-will bo celebrated by the
Howard Guards, in full dress parade.
which will more than bring back the ancient
glorics of the day. The Guards were out
after dark last evening on street drill.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-05-28

~ toPtc " -huSouHuStttS,
Two years have now passed since, while
in the enjoyment Of perfect health, | was sud
denly made All invalid Throughout this pro-
tracted period, amidst various vicissitudcs of
debility, | seemed to be slowly rcgaining the
health that had been taken from me, until
was encouraged to believe myself on the verge
oil perfect recovery.
But injuries so grave as those originally
received by me, are not readily repaired, and
recent relapse painfully admonshcs me
that, although enjoying many of the condi-
tions of prosperous convalescence, am not
yet beyond the necessity of caution. This
has been confirmed by the physicians in Bos-
case, who, in concurrence with counsels pre-
viously given by medical authorities in Eu-
rope, have cnjoincd travel as best calculated
to promote my restoration. Anxious to spare
no effort for this end, 60 long deferred, to-day
sail for France.
To the generous People of Massachusetts,,
who have honored me with an important
trust, and cheered me by SO much sympathy,
! wish to express the thanks which now pal
plate in my bosom, while say to them all
collectively, as would say to friend, Fare
we'll.
But these valcdictory words would DO i'm
perfect, if did not seize this occasion to de-
clare what have often said less publicly,
that, had originally forscen the duration of
my disability, should at once have resigned
my scat in the Senate, making way for a
servant mJro fortunate than myself in the
precious advantages of health. ! did not do
50, because, like other invalids, lived in the
belief that was soon to be we'll, and was re-
luctant to renounce the opportunity of again
exposing the hideous barbarism Of slavery,
now more than ever transfused into the Ma
ti0nal Government, injecting its whole
policy and degrading its whole character.
Besides, was often encouraged to feel that
to every sincere lover of civilization my Va
cant chair was perpetual speech.
CHARLES SUMNER.
On Board STEAMER FandlrJih,
.Ncw York Harbour, 22d May, 1853.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-05-28

All the bank note establishments Of the
country have been united under the title of
the "American bank note company" 1t is
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number of the journals of the day are fill
Cd with letters from the Utah army, giving
detailes of the circumstances which were the
basis Of the recent Geographic rumors con-
corning the movement of the Mormons. As
yet there is nothing reliable, save the facts
that Col. Kane arrived at the camp from
Salt Lake City on March IL, and after con-
ference with Gov. Cumming and others,
went back for another interview with the
Mormons, and after his second return, he,
with Gov. Comming, ON April set out for
Salt Lake City. 1t is stated that when Col.
Kane came into the camp the second time
it was night, and some pistol shots, which
he fired by way of signal, according to an ar
rangement with the captain of his escort,
being mistaken for Mormon attack, the
whole army turned out. Col. Kane being
fired at by the sentinel at two races distance,
had narrow escape with his life
We give the following letter received by a
young gentleman in this city from his bro
ther, who is in the army, which supports the
| accounts contained in the correspondence OF
| the various journals
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A DIFFERENT CAsE.-The New York Tri-
bune's correspondent says;


bune's correspondent says
Quite an amusing sensation was produced
in the House yesterday, in Mr.. l.. D. Camp
bells election case. Mr.. Vallandingham de-
lighted tho chivalry with an affected indigna-
ton against sixteen colored men alleged to
have voted for Campbell, and invoked all the
sectional prcjudices on that score.
Mr.. Wilson, of Indiana rose, and after ex-
posing other sophistries effectively, took up
the point which Mr.. Vallandingham pressed
with So much urgency, demonstrating that
the whole charge rested on the most wrctched
hearsay statements, and that the hearsay it.
self rested on the affidavit Of negro.
There was an immediate scattering and
rush to the testimony to examine the fact,
which could not be disputed. If a vote had
been raaen instantaneously, the South would
have been exercised as to its course, but it
will recover its shock before Tuesday, and
swallow the aforesaid Ethiopian.
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FoRT BRIpGER. April 10. 1858.


DEAR BRoTHER-There is gentleman here
who starts for the States this afternoon, and
take this opportunity to send you the news,
which is late and important.
a Mr.. Gilbert, of the firm Of Gilbert d
Gerring (Gerrisb,) merchants of Salt Lake
City, arrived here yesterday, having left Salt
Lake City on Wednesday last, March !
He says that the Mormons are leaving h
valley and going to the White Mountain s
and that they are very much frightened, and
the majority of the people are wishing for
the troops to come and give them protection
He also says that five hundred men could
take the city and hold it, and it is quite
possible that Colonel johnson will make
some move before long. Mr.. Gilbert met old
Brigham and Ileber Kimball short dis.
lance from Salt Lake, with their wives and
children. They mean to burn the city i
they can get away. Old Brigham told Mr.
| C:ib.-. r. Il. --"eli Lot him alone till h,
could get his traps away, he would leave
quietly, but if Colonel johnson came h
would send him to hell across lots.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-05-28

BEAR HuNT.-In Plymouth on the 18th,
boar was discovered killing sheep, A party
was Immediately made up, who surrounded
and killed him, after an exciting chase, du'
ring which he made several desperate charges
to break through the ring.
MI. IL. -. it'll ,..,.Io - Eat NJ alvols
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The EPrscorAL CONVENTION, We are m
formed, will be in session this place, on Wed
nesdav Of nnxt wock.
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Hon. CHARLES SUMNER sailed for Europe
on Saturday last, in search of health, which
his friends have but too much reason to fear
he will never regain.
From on board ship he addressed the fol-
lowing;
LETTER FROM CHARLES SUMNER TO HIS cONsTII-
TENTS
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foi tue rec fTtss.
THE NEXT GOVERNOR.

Mr.. EnrroR:-If fair play and precedent lead
to change candidates and sides of the Mountain
every two years for Governor why should not
regard some sort of rotation as to Counties in this
matter? As the Governor is to como from the
West side of the mountain this year. what County
giving each turn-shoud have the honor
First, Not Franklin, for but recently she has had
the honor upon Govs Eaton and Royce Second.
Nor Chenden, for she has had the honor more than
t,oenty years, upon her Chittendcns and VsnNess
Third, Nor Addison, For not long back she has had
tho honor upon her Jennison and Slade. Fourth, No
Bennington for she has had the honor not only up
on her two Robinsons, but Tichenor, Galusha and
Skinner. Fifth, But Rutland, taking it for
granted that Grand Isl, presents no claim. And
who shall be the man ? Not Judge P,upoint, we
submit, for he has shown himself wrong upon the
Temperance Law, but has no reputation as an
anti-slavery man. We say Judge E,trcdye is the
man. He is not only competent and worthy on
general grounds, but staunch temperance man,
and friend Of Liberty, has been Lieut. Governor
and was, last fall, by change of our judicial system
suddenly shut out from the bench
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Though the people Of the State, for good
many years, have had considerable regard to
geographical divisions in the selection of
State officers, they have not been wont to
limit themselves by regard to counties
Moreover, Fair Play" ovorlooks, in his
enumeration, Governors Smith and Williams
Of Rutland
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The public-spirited people Of East Walpole
- ~ -.n. a.,... hnnlr..l tr.a.a. IN NJ Az day
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30
Ont of his Mind.

ED1roR DEMOCRAT In your issue of last
Saturday you stated that a spiritual medium
of some celebrity in these parts was "mad as
march hare" and needs to be cared for by
his friends. 1 think you have been badly
sold by your informant, as the most diligent
search has failed to discover any such unfor.
tunate individual as described if such an
one exists, it must be in the diseased brain
of your informant.
The fact is, the spiritualists of Marysville
and parts adjacent are business men, from
the different learned professions and the va
rious industrial pursuits, hence find more
profitable employment than wandering
into the woods(wonder where the wood are p
apostrophizing the Winds &c"
But, seriously, it is matter for regret,
amongs all liberal minded men who read
your paper, that you should lend your infu-
ence to give currency to the Sickty idea that
the investigation of natural laws leads to in
it will call in question the truth of spirit in
tercourse hence, in that sense, all men who
are not infidel to themselves are spiritualsts,
because they believe and know that their
spirits, under favorable conditions, can COM
mune with the spirits of their friends and
neighbors, and that such intercoure is Cow
erned by natural laws. Now, we who are
known and derided as spiritualists, differ only
in degree with the balance of mankind. We
extend the operation of that same law that
governs in the intercourse with our neighbors,
to include the whole family of human intel
ligences, whether in the physical form or out
of it, throughout Gods wide universe; that
intercourse with the disembodied equally as
well as with the embodied spirits. We con-
tend that the Investigation of this law, and
its cognates, does not per Sc lead to the un.
balancing of the mind That there have
been cases of such calamity since the advent
of modern spiritualism is just as true as that
such cases existed antecedently to its advent
That persons calling themselves spiritualists
have gone crazy, is as true, l presume, as
that a like calamity has efallen members of
other forms of religious belief, as we'll as of
persons of no sort of belief; but that the ten
dency of spiritualism is to insanity, is so far
from the truth that the reverse is the CASE
Tie statistics of insane asylums show great
diminution in the last three years, where
spiritualism has most prevailed, of this great
calamity. Superstition has been superseded
by reason, which crazes no one.
If upon further inquiry you find the case
you have reported ficticious, please put the
matter right, that justice may be done.
nay"
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

WAsHoE VALLEY.-The Nevada Journal,
of yesterday, contains the following informa
tion respecting the above named interesting
section of country:
Mr. Henry Miller, formerly from Alpha, ar
rived in town yesterday morning from
Washoe Valley with four horse team He
made the trip in six days, leaving home on
Saturday morning last. The route of Mr..
Miller was through the Yuba gap and via
the ridge between the North and Middle
Yubas. Snow lay on the road for fifty miles,
averaging two feet deep. A part of the way
the snow is six feet deep.
Mr. Miller came to Nevada in preference
to Placerville, for his winters stock of gro
ceries. He assures us the road is quite as
good and shorter, as he has found by trying
both routes. According to his calculation,
which is on well established data, Nevada is
not less than 40 miles nearer the sink of the
Humboldt, where the Carson route and
Truckee unite, than Placerville. We are
then that distance nearer Salt Lake by the
line of travel than Placerville.
Washoe Valley is settling up quite fast,
containing twelve families and forty men at
the present time. Frankville, the place of
trade, is twenty miles off the road from this
place to the sink but is not more than 100
miles from here by the crcuitous route taken
by Mr.. Miller.
Lynch is the only Judge known in Washoe
All sorts of grain and vegetables flourish.
Two grist mills are in Carson Valley, 25
miles distant. A new town called Carson
City, is building in Eagle Valley, between
Carson and Washoe. A good hotel and
store are going up.
The overland stage might haverun through
Washoe but for the want of public spirit on
the part of some of the citizens who refused
to comply with request of the stage own
ers to fix a few miles of road.
Washoe is a beautiful valley, twelve miles
in length by about six wide. A lake six
miles long lies along its western border
Game is abundant, such as mountain sheep,
antelope, deer, grouse, DC, dc.
Mr.. Miller returns in about ten days with
load, by the same route he came. From
a thorough knowledge of the mountains, he
thinks himself safe in saying the road to this
place may be shortened twenty miles by a
small outlay on the hill beyond Bear Valley.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

ALL FOR LovE.-Last night officer Lanck-
anau heard the cry of murder" ring loudly
through the air in the piercing tones of a fe-
male. On running to the spot he found a
Frenchman named Henry Cazneau striking a
woman in the street, and her face covered
with blood. He of course arrested the brute,
and locked him in the station house for as
sault and battery. On the case being called
this morning, the woman, named Clara Gra-
tier, appeared dressed in mourning, and part
of her face was in keeping with her apparel,
frem the blows eof the prisoner On being
called to give her testimony, she refused to
make complaint, saying the man had quar-
relied with her, but it was nothing more that
what usually occurred in families. She ac.
counted for her bruised face by saying that
she fell against hard substance when
pushed by the man, but he did not strike
her. This made one of the lawyers mad, and
he moved for continuance of the case until
to morrow, to see if testimony could not be
procured to commit the man anyhow. The
motion was granted. Some one remarked
that the woman would uot testify for the
reason that she would have to pay the fine if
he was convicted-S. +. Telegram.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

UVNL
Marysville, Oct. 20, 1888. Assessor Yuba Co.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

GEN. ALLEN-This veteran of the press
was in town Saturday. We are happy to learn
from the General that he is a permanent cit
zen of Nevada county, his domicil to be in or
about San Juan. We regret, however, that
General Allen has abandoned the tripod, he
says, forever. So chaste and mellow a wri
ter should never be lost to the fraternity.
The opinions of shrewd observer have
their influence for good. In this connection
we give the views of our venerable friend on
branch of industry but little pursued as
yet in these parts. The General is positive
that the mountains are destined to grow the
vineyards of the State. From limited in.
vestigation we are inclined to endorse the
opinion fully "Put out vineyard" says the
General We mean to obey just as far as the
limited means of an editor will allow-a do
zen or two vines -Nevada Journal
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30
LIVE STOCK.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS,

Grist mills, 6; steam power, ; run of stone,
IL. Total value of steam grist mills, $50 900.
Water power, 2; run of stone, 4. Total va
lue of water power grist mills, $1,000.
Grain ground, 10000 bushels. Saw-mills
22-steam power, Z; water power, Is. Lum-
ber sawed, 100000 feet. Quartz mills, 8
tons of quartz crushed, unknown. Mining
bitches, 30; miles in length 24l. Toll
bridges, l3; ferries, 4; turnpike roads, 3
length of turnplkes, S5 miles,
Electric Telcgraphs. s.-MarysviIle in Yuba
county, is connected by telegraph with Sac
ramento, Oroville, and Yreka, all separate
lines.
Railroads.-Two have been projected, one
to connect Marysville with Vallejo, and the
other to connect Marysville with Folsom
A considerable quantity of material has been
already purchased for the latter road and
the contractor of the former is now in the
East for the purchase of iron for that road
Some grading has been done on both of the
proposed routes.
The experience gained this year by my
Deputies and myself, will, doubt not, ena-
BILE me to make a more complete statement
than this for the year next ensuing ! have
this year made the best statement l could
with the information could obtain.
Very respectfully,
JOEL ID. MARTIN,
Marysvie, Oct. 20, 1883. Assessor Yuba Co.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30
Statistics of Ynhn Cnnntv.

Furnished Jy tile county assessor Of said county.
To Hon. II. A. HIGLEY SURVEYOR GENERAL OF THE
STATE -
Sm:-In accordance with the laws Of the
State, | herewith submit such information as
is within my reach, relative to the matters
specified in your Circular to County Asses
sors, dated Sept. LIST, 1858, SO far as Yuba
county is concerned
AMOUNT OF TAXABLE PROPERTY.
Assessed value of real estate sos, ,55g
4" improvements. .........! 1,60S 300
Personal Property. .......4 2679, $50
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30
slssiss.lis.st. -,
LANDS.
Number Of acres enclosed of agricultural


Number Of acres enclosed of agricultural
about. .4O,UUO
Number OF acres Of land under Guilty. alton 23 ,000
cannot state the number of acres of un.
cultivated agricultural lands.
By far the larger portion of the county
consists of mineral lands. There are NO
swamp or overhowed lands in the county,
| cannot ascertain the number of acres OF
grazing land in the county. A great deal Of
bottom land is overhowed during high stages
of water, but is not what is usuallay termed
overAowed land, at least am so informed
TIMBER.
There is but little timber in the valley,
and that is found upon the margins of the
Feather and Yuba rivers, and is chiefly oak
The upper portion of the county is heavily
timbered with pine, cedar and fir.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

ADDITIONAL ITEMS FROM NEVADA COUNTY,
From the Journal, of Friday, we clip the fol
lowing:
On Monday. L. P. Stone, Spanish John and
Benjamin Pascoe were called up in the Dis
trict Court, charged with the murder of q
Chinaman upon Bear River. 1t appearing
that the defendants were without counsel
the Court ordered that David Belden, ESQ.,
appear for the prisoners. Stone demanded
Il separate trial.
Considerable difficulty was experienced in
procuring jury, and over one hundred per
sons were examined before the panel IS
completed. The examination Of - ses
commenced on Tuesday at abou'
The District Attorney entered jS,-
qui against Benjamin Pasco, o. ., the pri-
soners, and then offered him as a witness
against the Others. The GOODNESS with which
this witness, mere boy, testified to his own
connection with a most heinOus crime, crea-
ted a deep sensation in the crowded Co rt
Room. His testimony was given in such a
manner as to leave no donbt of its truth and
was afterwards corroborated by other wit.
nesses in most of its essential features. The
Jury were out about three hours and return
ed verdict of guilty of murder in the second
degree. Great surprise is manifested at the
verdict, as it was thought the jury must find
Stone guilty of murder in the first degree
ftom the evidence.
Yesterday morning, Spanish John, by leave
Of Court, withdrew his plea of not guilty,
and plead guilty to murder in the second de-
gree.
The Sheriff will leave in a few days for
San Quentin, with fine batch of seven-per-
haps more-convicted of murder in the Sc
cond degree, none of whom are sentenced for
a less term than ten years
A man was brought to town by his friends
a few days since and put in custody. He
was thought to be insane A council of
medical men examined him yesterday and
pro lounced him all right in the upper story.
SO he was suffered to go at large and enjoy
his liberty.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

About two years since, NJ G. Nye, Esq,
first introduced swarm of bees into the
county. This has since incr eased to fifteen
swarms. There are now in all twenty hives
of bees in the county
1--we sTOCK
Daily national Democrat., 1858-10-30

ACCIDENT TO GEN. SooTT-Gen. Scott had
very severe fall on the stairs at Cozzen,
Hotel, West Point, last week He was about
attending dinner party given to him al
Col. Delafield's when the accident happened
Having had bullet through one shoulder
and a sword thrust through the other arm
during his campaigns he was unable to break
the force of the fall by his arms, and his back
was severely injured. He cannot move with
out great pain. He had been cupped and
leeched, and is somewhat better, but suffers
intensely. AT his age, and with so ponder
Gus a frame, it is a serious affair to have such
fall, and he is fortunate to escape with life.
New York ErpreSS