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Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
rIormonism in n New shape.
correspondent of the Sacramento Journal,

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writing from San Bernardino, says:
There is genius at this place who has, in
humble imitation of the famous Joe Smith,
started up new doctrine, in which he, like
Joe in his, is the chief parsonage. His name
is A. Potter, and he has conceived that he is an
elder brother of Jesus Christ. He says that
he was on the way to this country from Aus
traHa, where he had been on Mormon mis-
sion, when an angel appeared to him, and re-
vealcd the "great TRUTH" and that he, Potter,
then remembered the circumstance of having
been born many thousands of years ago, and
of having passed from earth to heaven and
back several times. Potter has number Of
rcams of foolscap which are closely written,
and which, he says is the Celestial Law which
is being revealed to him from time to time
1t would be fortune to printer to publish
it, il the new revelator could furnish the cash
for so doing, which he hopes to do as soon as
he can strike some wealthy convert. have
conversed with him several times, but Potter
rains down scriptural quotations upon me so
heavily that gave up all hope of getting a
fair idea of the matter This character has
tatooed, sailor fashion, on his forehead:
GA. Porter CHRIST,
The TRUE AND LIVING Cop
The MORNING STAR"
There is a cross under the inscription, and a
star above. He calls this the seal of his new
church, and promises all who wear it and who
will be faithful, that they shall never die. lie
also carries white banner with the nscrip-
ton upon it, and says wherever he raises it
months since, in San Bernardino, the Mormon
| flagstaff was blown down the same day, and
Mormonism has gone in, or rather gone out,
ever since. He triumphantly alludes to this
fact. Potter doesn't look much like a Cees-
tial person, he is about fifty, wears an extremely
short tail coat and shocking bad hat. His
eyes are small and black, dancing about con-
tinually. After his meetings on Sundays,
which are toleraby well attended, he does not
object to taking drink, if invited, and he
quotes scripture to Justify himself. Strange to
say this person has several converts in the
town. One is very respectable, intelligent,
and in every other respect sensible young man,
by the name Of Kimbal who, with his family,
are converts. Mr.. KiInball will compare fav-
orably with any of the Mormons who have
gone to Salt Lake in point of character. He
also has the "seal," and firmly believes he has
become immortal Persons are admitted to
the church by baptism, and the seal is not es-
sential to membership, though it is to immor-
taty. Potter does not baptze them. lie re-
qures pledge that they immerse all over, to
suit themselves, and trusts to their honor to
perform it.
The new church head is very bitter against
Brigham Young, and denounces him on every
occasion. There appears just about as much
reason in this new-iangled idea as in the far
famed Mormonism and apparently it is likely
to create much less mischief as Potter is a
non-resstant. There is food for deep reflection,
especially among medical men, in these strange
hallucinations.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14

e9y- Why is a woman in love like man ol
profound knowledge? Because she under.
stands the arts and sigh-ences.
~ Why is lover, clipping with his lady
love, like vessel bound to certain port in
France? Because he is bound to have hei
Wavro)
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
Vim. GOuverneur Morris,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
AND NOTARY PUBLIC, vIsALIA, TULARE co

win practice In the Courts of Maiposa, Merced Fresno
and Tulare Particular attention given TO the collection OF
claims obtaining Of Bounty Land Warrants pay and extra
pay Of Seamen and Soldiers Pensions SC Cases attended
TO In the Court Of Claims at Washington Deeds Mortgages,
Leases etc carefully drawn. Lands located and premp
tons secured School Land Warrants bought and sold.
N B.-NR MoRIJs offers his services 10 the citizens OF
Tulare County obtain for them the appropriation made
by the Legislature of 1851 60 which they entitled for
services rendered in the suppression Of Indian hosttcs
Application should be made at the War Commission
before whom the claims to be proved will termi
nate its sessions o2gtf
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
Mmlposa 4emotrat.
Office on High St, East side, below the New Plaza
r r M ST.

Ier enhhm IN advance ......................s5 90
For six months, in advance nce...................3O 90
Single copies ..................., %
Advertisements inserted at the lowest rates
B1- Every description Of Plain and Fancy Job Printing
neatly and promptly executed.
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
TALKING SPANISH.

How fond are the people of old Yankee land,
Not only old Yankees, but also the young,
OF speaking language they don't understand
or trying TO speak with a foreigners tongue
At home the young ladies of course must speak French
Or, at least they must know, say sentence or two
But in these ere gold diggin's, each man, boy and
wench
Must speak Castelano, and nought else will do.
Should the weather be hot, it is "mucho calorn
And our people, when cold mucho frio" will say
Then you have small bill to collect, (what bore, }
They say "poeo tempo" when you ask them to pay
If you ask them to tell what they don't chance to know
"Quien sabe," Of course, their answer will be
When you ask them to drink, It's econ mucho gusto;
They connot say yes, sir-'tis Isl, senor, 81"
If they don't understand you, It's "no nteDdie."
If you're going too low-"poco mas ariba =
" Bucnos dias, senor,' good morning they render,
And "sombrero negro they call their old beaver.
If a Yankee should chance to be malo," or sick
Should die and alas on eternity launch
'Twould be vulgar to say, he the bucket did kick,
In buen Castellano, he's " vamosed the ranch.'
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14

e9y" At a late celebration in Keokuk, Iowa,
a speaker remarked that "when he landed in
Keokuk in 1885, it was nest of pirates, and
directly afterwards added: Keokuk has held
her own remarkably well for twenty years
past
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
MILLERTON & vIsALIA ADVERTISERS
ii. ID. BEQUETTE,
M tary Pub lie,
vIsALIA, TULARE co.

OFFERS his services TO settlers to prove up their prGemp
tons and transact all business connected with the Land
Office in this district Preemptons filed free Of charge
Bounty Land Warrants procured for persons having
ed in any of the Wars of the u S. AlsoIand Warrants
for sale at the lowest market value.
School Land Warrants located on reasonable terms
Refers to-
Col WIN W. GrFT, Register Of l.. o., San Francisco,
Col p BRQuIIIE Receiver ="
Ii8 A. H. MuclnI, vlsalia, Tuare Co.
TN IlEsroS, Esq. d2itf
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14
The Oak Hotel,
MILLERTON, FRESNO COUNTY.
McRAE G. RIvERC0MB Proprietors.

rTNHls COMMODfOUS HOUSE Is FITTED UP AND FUR
l. nished in superior style for the accommodation Of
permanent and transient customers. The travelling
munity rely receiving every attention and comfort
that the country affords
Permanent boarders will find here every accommodation
pertaining to well regulated boarding house and pains
spared 70 please
THE TAB ie...
win be spread with all the luxures and decaces Of the
season. and served up In to suit the taste Of the
most fastilous epieure.
49,. II he II ar.
WIN at all times be supplied with the
BEST WINES, LIQUORS & CIGARS,
go. that be had in the city Of San Frauciseo..
In the saloon will be found
Two Splendid Billiard Tables,
..... .of superior style and manufaeture....
Mariposa Democrat., 1858-01-14

nn- A STABLE Is ATTACHED TO THIS HOUSE. AND
has Accommodations for transient custom well team
sers The stable will always he supplied with the very
best Of feed.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

SENArE-Mr. Houston presented a reso.
iuiion lnstructing the Committee on Foreign
relations to enquire into the expediency Of
The Government establishing a protectorate :
over 'N
Mr.. Hale offered resolution instructipp
the Committee on Post Offices and Post
Roads. to enquire whether the transmission
OF the mails between Washington end Bos-
ton could not be expedited so AZ to prevent
twelve hours detention in New York. which
was adopted.
Mr. Chandler introduced o bill making
appropriation for deepening the channels OF
the st Marie river and st. Clair flats. which
was referred.
Mr. Mason called up the ioint resolution
Ior me reception Of the Turkey Yica, ,Admi-.
rsI Mr. clay objected to the expenditure
OF .: money for such purposes, there was no
limit placed to the amount TO be expended
and no benefit accruing from its expendi.
lures
HousE-Mr Litcher, from committee on
ways and means reported the Deficiency
bill
Mr. boyce called up the Maryland contes-
TED election case. MIR Brooks claiming the
seat occupied by Mr.. Davis, on the ground
violence. AN
Dir. Boyce argued against granting the
prayer OF MIR. Brooks, who asks an examin.
ation from the operation of the law Of 1881
ana that the committee on elections proceed
to take testimony.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Trustees Sale.

w WHnR8AS On tho 3Sth day Of Nev. "A n ,sss
~ WnLe!mina Bomberg executed unto Dav,a =
Ifue - trustee, Certain deem OF Trust c,nv v,..
10 sAli trustee the lard Scott County Io.s go
otoea % 10 follows, 70 Wit Lots No Five (Hl ana Air.
~ noc. NO Eight ~ in Adam Noel's sdaitlon n,
sne Guy OF Davenport; the came being part Of the
1o.u hasI qasrt~r OF Sect Twenty three (2s, An
20 ,o~nsnp seventy-eight (7s) north or Range Three
SO nset oI ota \, wAioh said conveyance ~
ns"e w 'he SAID Wilhelmina Bombarg for the pnr
p.o y. .ooring the payment Of Z certain promissorv
noe .nu ne interest thereon signed BY said Wihsi
NINA ,.c noinoerg, dated tho 23th day OF Novsmber
,oOo' IoI tno sum II THREE Hundred ana rishIyone
% sna my cen s, payable one yesr after il date
Adam Noel W s10 o'oes os
Ana new said promissory note having become Au.
.nu p.yAois, aud III, said Wilhelmns Domberr h.v.
lnS !Ai'ed 70 pay the came, L. David True Trust..
hereby give this public nolce thss -
virtue Of the I~wer whchi In me vested b. 40 d. a
of trust VIII, on Saturday, the 18th dav OF nAuh
d. lssS, ~ the hour Of aociock In tho AZ
sad dAy ~ the Court House door In the CITY Of Da
vsnpoit expose sn1 offer fo sale. st public auction
n patcfs Of fiand abpvr described OF % much there
Of as shal. be sufficient % satisfy and nav The
amount ofsaid note with interest thereon 10 the day
of saie tosether With all the costs and expenses A.
SAID sale, sis of this no 10. ana II. stees
iees. 'p1n the compl, ttoh q such sale deed vm
deed Of Trust. " '
dated this nth day Of February, 4, D. 1855.
DAvIU TkUn,
ND'toSs TPuat0A.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
From Washington,

r, WASHINGTON, Feb. Is.
Inc war Department has received dis
Iatches from Lieut.. Ives, in command Of
the expedition for the exploration of the
Colorado river of the West.
ihe party arrived at the mouth Of tho
colorado, after an unusually long passage
from San Francisco.
small steamer brought from Philadel.
Phia after much labor, was nut together
and launched on the 18th of Dec. and AN.
swered admirably the purpose for which it
was intended. -
Lieut.. Ives found the charts Of thu -;v.
er defective but material for tb.;r 60.
~ .,oh nad Deeh gathered from the mouth of
Tue eol'rad" to Fort Yama The river is
bars, DE. ''' 'a'o-
Herald Correspondenee.-The Democratic
members OF the Ohio Legislature have writ.
Ten senator Pugh, withdraw ing all iostrut i.
tiohs as TO how he will vote on the Kansas
question
1t is understood that both the Minneso.
I" Senator'S Rice and Shields. ara onno.ed
TO Senator Douglas course on Kansas af.
fairs. "'"' al
me senate Committee on Territories will
report against the admission of Oregon at
this session. on the ground that she has not
suiticlent population; no urgent necessity
exists for her immediate admission ana
that her cities do not desire il.
The President has nominated Col Jobn.
ston, commander of the Utah expedition to
Drevet OF Brigadier GENERAL. as soon AZ the
Kansas question is disposed Of
1t ls believed the President will coll tbe
attention of Congress. pnblily TO the state
OF our relations with Spain, and the necess;.
" ior the adoption of prompt and vigorous
measures ior the enforcement of ,edres. for
Tue outrages committed by that power up.
:. Ia""e. .Correspord.nce-The Administra.
tlon Senators wanted to hasten the nassaoe
oi 'he Lecompton Constitution by a reso,u-
.'oh 10 c.ose debate at an early day. The
debate promises to be one of the greatest
IN IN the history of Congress. All the Repuh.
lican Senators are preparing to take mart
IN IT. Judge Douglas is making ready for
q great demonstration. The separation of
himself, Messrs. Stewart. Eroderick liar.
RS MARSHALL, Montgomery, Hickman, Cox.
and their associates. from the Iacom,tnn
party l. looked on as final and complete.
arrangements are in progress for the con.
soilua'ion oi great anti-Lecompton party.
IT Is said that Postmaster Gray. Of the
Cleveland Pinindealer, is to be removed
In spite OF this caving in on Lecompton
In consequence OF the appointment of a
w Justice l. was ordered that the follow
ing aiiotments be made: For the lst circuit.
Nathan Clifford; I'd, Samuel Nelson: Sd.
hoDert Z Greer: 4th, Roger b. Taney; 9th,
Ionn ' =; Campbell; 9th. Jas. A. Wayne; 7th,
'. Daniels.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

preter'-ons. have drawn heavily unon
the public p but here is movement
OF private enS prise-prodigal in its outlay
ami vast in itseffects, and are we to leave
10 PermanenQf and success to chance l
10 not doubt self sustaining power. bnt
its prosperity build be secured beyond
possibility of alure by home patronage
aud every ave hble suite of rooms not ab-
solnteiy requi1 q for the tray cling public,
should be occg ed by those Of our own cit
tizens, who, ing taxed for other city i'm
provements, sp0ld look upon this magniti-
cent undertake. As affecting uita1iy their
real interests ] the perpetuity Of its cue
ce'. The namsef the Burtis House will be
known soon. fF Maine to Georgia and its
success will be entitled with prosperity.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
NOTICE To ADvERTISERs.

Large cuts charged double the same dimensions s'
type.
Displayed Advertisements on.-haif more that
usual ratss.
Yearly Advertising contracts will he understood !"
apply strictly u TIE Immediate business oi the aiFer-
tlser and al other advertisements sent ia ny The ad'
vertiser will be charged extra.
Advertisements not accompanied with Instructions
viii br nsert': untA forbid and charged acc ringy.
Notices Tor religious and benevolent purposes m
aerird time free oi cost, thereafter charged ~
other advertisements.
Aas,rtis"fncrt- ffavi abroad must be PAD Tor an
ppr.abfy GdUdnCs. unless irtiA approved Agents.
Coutrn T. f1r yearly advertising trrinihape a. 'hr
OPTION II advertisers, they paving Al ads"A'ei at :"
- per cent. Oh III contract price.
Advertisements inserted ntAi TO reedlng InSter
90 per cent aivAncc above RATE and kept Oh In
riie 70 per cent advance on regular rates.
All trsnseat advertisements must bn paid for ln
Risance.
RICHARDSON WEST, Iowa State Democrat.
.ASDEHS n BRO. Daily Gazette.
n. LISCIIER II co, Der Dsmokrat.
HARRINGTON X WILKlE. Daily Evening News
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
~The appearance made by the D.

@The appearance made by the D.
{. Artillery at the Bsll on Monday evening
was of the most fattering character, and
we have every reason to believe that the
pleasures enjoyed by the brilliant assem-
blage at the Hall. were alike gratifying to
all. We were particularly pleased with
the very courteous manner in which the
guests were received; each member of the
company seeming to take particular care to
see that they were properly AM deferential-
ly treated. The speeches of Aldermen Cor
bin and Hubbell, before that grand audi
ence, were well conceived and aptly deliver
ed. We trust the high compliments be-
slowed by those gentlemen upon our gal
liant d. c. Artillery will ever be merited.
We have no doubt but that they will. The
music for the occasion was excellent and
dancing was INDUCED in with zeal that
betokened will to enjoy the festivities of
the occasion with becoming spirits Tothe
members of that company we accord the
praise of successfully carrying out their
project, ofgiving the public the best ball Of
the season.
We noticed with pleasure and admiration
the presence of a large portion of the
Davenport Rifle Company No. !, Capt.
Haupt; also number Of the Chicago Light
Guards, and other members OF the military.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
MARION HERALp.-We have receiy-

MARION UERALp.-We have roco;v
ed the frst copy of this new weekly Journ-
al, published at Marion, Linn County. by
Nessrs. ). 1. Hogaue i Co., and we have
no coubt from its appearance and the known
energy sfits proprietors. it will take high
position among the newspaper Fraternity of
the State Mr.. Hogane, it will be remem-
bered, has for some years since been a resi-
dent OF this city, aud is we'll regarded as a
man of no mean literary talent and sound
democrat. We trust the citizens of that
precinct will look well to the support of this
new and enterprising Journal. Success to
you gentlemen of the Herald, and consider
us Yours de-,
Iowa STATE DEMOCRAT.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
New York Market.

NEW YORK. Feb. l6
FLOUR--Wifbous important en.ngs. SAFES
900 bbls At I5d4 20 for super State a5ao4 10 tor
extra state /; 4 1894 80 for super Weston; 4 500
30 for common TO medium xtra W. stern
RYE FTOUR-Dul, at 8 O0d3 ST.
WHEAT-Du,l and ur changed
RYE-Dull at 69(07l.
BARLEY-Nominal al NJ 70tG7S
CORN-Q iiet at 67(gG9 70. new Nothirg doing
III old.
OATS-DuN and unchanged
PoRK-Fnmer at l6 6O@l6 75 for mess; Is 600
13 25 for PRIME.
BEEF-Firm.r and ACTIVE
DRESSED BOGS-7xMx.
LARD-St 8ty.
BUrrER-Active at l6916h for Ohio; 1s@2I for
Sac
CHERSE-S.eady at Gas.
BACON-1n demand al duh prices.
& SWHISKEY-Active at %,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16.
Last night officer McHenry arrested W.
Fleming, alias NJ. F. Norton who ia supected
OF being the man who murdered II. 4. Rob
erts at Winchester, Tenn, about CLis,mas
tune Subsequent information induces the
belief that the same person followed Cal.
houn and his party from Kansas with nefa-
rious designs. he has been committed for
.ur.ner ~, examination. On the receipt Of in
teihsence from Tenn, Col. Carpenter Of Chi
cago was detained by Calhoun to assist in
the prosecution.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
LNuISYIIIr XIV Enh

r., LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 1b.
The Northern Bank of kentucky and
Bank OF Louisville, are chartered for twenty
years.
4 private dispatch from New Orleans
says that n. B. Van Ssye, who kidnapped
two free negroes at Geneva. N Y, and sold
one as slave, in this State. is earrested in
that city and awaits requisition from the
Governor Of Kentucky.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

LANAeuA, Pa, Feb. 16.
.. Edgar Rarnes, Superintendent Of the
Little Schuylkill River K. r. and Duncan
Wler. mine agent, were suffocated bv the
gas IN the coal mines here yesterday. Their
bodies were recovered at midnight
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
local Affairs.

NorIcE.-Having made change in
my carriers, no money must be paid on SUBJ
scription to the Democrat, ether than to the
subscriber. Should any Of our patrons
miss their raper they will please leave
word at the office.
Feb l3-dtf JoHN GILLErr. !SuDt
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17
Park House..

IOWA CITY, Y,..s............s. s..............IOWA.
VINlIis Large and Commodious Hotel has been leased
l. by the proprietor, thoroughly repaired and Iepo
vaed neatly furnished throughout 10 the best mani
ner, with sPBIN0 BEDS and LIGHTED WITH GAS.
No pains will be spared " make the PARK HOUSE
the a No I" House Of the City; II being much the
largest and pleasantly situated 10 central location
IN the corner Of J. e' sot and Du uque Streets
the City PARK, with comfortable accommodations for
Two Hunirtd Guests
TRRNS-in conformity to the times.
Good and Oapaclous Sabling attached 10 the house.
j, TRUSDELI.. Proprietor.
Noy24dtf Formerly Of the Trlsdell House.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

SouND.-We take pleasure in d.
recting the attention Of our readers to the
words and heartfelt sentiments Of the Edi-
tors of the Gazette, at the head of the first
column. Of the second page. dtf.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-02-17

IHE NEXT LECTURE.-Thc eleventh
lecture OF the course provided by the Young
Mems Literary Association ia to be deliver
ed at Metropolitan Hall on Thursday even
Ing by that distinguished gentleman and
scholar, Rev. John Pierpont, D. D. 1t will
be reccollected that when this venerable
man visited our city two years since upon
his western lecture tour, that there was
scarcely room enough in the church in
which he spoke, to seat the vast audience
which thronged to hear him. Everybody
went-old, young, all We're anxious to listen
to the words of,he profound scholar. We
have no doubt that the public will again
receive him with as cordial a reception as
on that occasion. Let the Hall be crowd
ed to overfowing on this occasion.