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Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

A MANS WIFE CHOPPED UP BEFORE HIS
EYEs.-A private letter communicated to the
New York Evening Post, has the following
curious story of the distribution of the relics
of an Austrian Arehduchess:
The body of the Saxon Princess Margaret
(recently deceased,) wife of the Archduke
Charles, was laid upon a block and chopped
in pieces, in order to send different parts of
the body to various parts of the country.
The chopping up process took place in the
Cappel of the Castle, in the presence of
the dead woman's husband. Extended upon
a red-draped block lay the naked white
corpse, surrounded by priests chanting in
Latin, youths swinging censers, and a mum
Der of men armed with choppers, saws, and
other instruments. First the heart was cut
out of the body, inclosed in q golden case,
and placed in an urn. 1t was then sent to
Rome, to be consecrated by the Pope, after
which it was sent to the Loretto Chapel, and
thence returned to Vienna. But it was not
to rest here Ten cities claimed the honor of
being Homer's birthplace and six Austrian
bishoprics claimed the privilege of possessing
ALL or part of the sainted Margaret's body.
The Bishop of Prague would be content
with the arms, the Bishop of Salzburg wish
ed to obtain the head and shoulders, while
the Bishoo of L NJ anxously desired to pos
sess the two middle fingers. The Vienna
consistory was obliged to decide between the
claimants, and the heart was at length for
warded to the Common Council of Innsbruck,
in Tyrol, accompanied by two autograph let
ters of the Archduke Charles-one of which
was directed to the Chief of the Jesuits-in
which the hope was expressed that 'Tyrol,
the always faithful would for all time cher
ish the memory of the Archduchess, who
was a saint upon earth Had the heart alone
been separated from the body, the chopping-
up process would soon have been finished
but the Church demanded more. Hence the
Arehduke Charles directed the cutting omen
of his wifes abdomen - which was done.
The intestines were taken out, placed in cop
per, silver and golden capsules, and sent with
an autograph letter to the Cathedral of st.
stephen, where the said intestines were first
exhibited upon the altar, and then buried
beneath the altar. Hereupon the two mid
de fingers were severed from the body. and
sent with another autograph letter to Dres-
den. All that remained of the Archduohess
was then wrapped in red velvet, and laid in
state on a catafaleo; and ultimately the
mutilated corpse was placed in coffin and
deposited in the imperial tomb"
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

SUDDEN DEATH AT Poverty BAR.-A sad
occurrence took place at the diggings oppo-
site Fosters Bar, on the 18th inst, of which
we have received the following account:
A young man residing on Poverty Bar
by the name of John Brandt, while seated
in his cabin, conversing with his partner
suddenly fell to the floor and expired with
out perceptible struggle. Medical assistance
was promptly at hand, but life was extinct
He who but few moments before was in the
possession of life and health, with bright
anticipations of future happiness, was sum
moned to the world of spirits. The deceased
was native of Prussia, and aged thirty-two
wears
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

CHANGES IN The U. S. BRANCH MNT-The
Alta says report has gained credence on
the street that Riley W. Sclocum, an old pol
itician, has succeeded in Obtaining the posi-
tion of j. NJ. Eckfeldt as chief coiner in the
United States Branch Mint at San Francisco.
Verify this is news-to turn out an honest
faithful, competent officer, who served
regular apprenticeship at mechanics, to put
in an cid politician and one who is about as
competent to take Eckfeldt's position as a
child is to shoe a horse
If this report be true then, indeed, we
shall be astonished, for Riley w. Slocum was
a grand juror of the U. S. Circuit Conrt for
the September and October term of 1857 at
which time he, in connection with another
grand juror, managed to get Mr. Eckfeldt
presented for perjury, which present
ment" was quashed by the succeeding grand
jury by unanimous vote. We have seen
the atiidavits Of two members of the same
grand jury on which Slocum served, to the
effect that they fully believed that Slocum
procured the presentment of Eckfelt for the
purpose of obtaining his situation. At all
events as soon as the report of the grand Jury
was rendered and Eckfeldt presented" Slo-
cum hastened off to Washington to get the
coiner's position, feeling confident that, hay
ing thus damaged young Eckfeldt's reputa-
tion it would be easy to supcrcede him. The
next grand jury, as stated, unanimously
ignored the presentment, whilst the subse-
quent Investigations of the Chief Coners
accounts by the Special Committee from
Washington" showed him to have been a
most faithful and efficient officer. His ac-
counts, since Chief Coiner. exhibited but Il
very small percentage Of the legal allowance
probably less than any other coiner in the
United States employ.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

AN INCIDENT OF THE SToRM.-During the
late severe snow storm, stable, opposite the
Rabbit Creek House and convenient to the
Messenger office, was broken down by the
snow that had accumulated upon its roof. In
the infantile days of this place. before inno-
vations were introduced, when our little
town rejoiced in the name of Rabbit Creek.
and was scarcely known east of Slate Creek,
that old stable was erected and during the
storms that have visited us since 1853 it has
stood apparently watching the improvements
that the hand of progress, or enterprise, has
been making around it. The visitor to our
town was struck with the contrast that this
old log structure presented, when compared
to the new, the elegant buildings which
magic-like, have been reared in La Porte
The old building remained for years. an un.
slightly object, but yet no hand would dare
to tear it down; the destruction of this old
edltice was reserved for more powerful hands
the storm king accomplished what men
would hesitate to undertake. - Mountain
Messenger, SdturdaH
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
WAsuoE INDrANs.-A Carson Valley CORES.

WAsHoE INDIANs.-A Carson Valley CORES
pondent of the Bulletin, says:
AS for the Indians-the Digger of Califor-
MIA is high gentlemen in habits and appear
ance compared with the Washoe of Carson
Valley, who scarcely will build for himself
even temporary habitation, but wanders
around in this stormy weather without even
a brush shanty to protect his dirty head from
the fury of the wind and snow / am happv
to perceive by the presence of an Indian A
gent, Major Dodge that government has at
length determined to do something to anne
liorate the condition ofthese miserable crea.
lures Their best lands have been taken from
them by the encroaehing children of Uncle
Sam, and themselves driven. together with
the game that used to be abundant in the
valleys, to seek their subsistence among bar
ren, unproductive mountains So it is but
fair, that the protection and assistance they
so much need should be given at once.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

BROKE JIAL.-George White charged with
horse stealing, broke out of Napa Jail on last
Wednesday night. A reward has been Of
fered for his apprehension. White has the
sign of an anchor in India ink. Also, six
India ink spots on the LEFT arm, and seven on
the back of his hand Also the figure of a
bird on his left arm, and one tooth out in
front. Hight about five feet five o. six inch
es, age about 25 years-complexion rather
dark
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY AT CAppo. l.

A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY AT CADDo. LA
mania for murders just now, is most alarm
lngly preyaent-not for simple homicides
and deaths in affrays, but for murders com
pounded of double and treble horrors. and
far oatstripping in appalling interest any sin
gle deeds of blood, The town of Caddo. in
Louisiana, was lately the scene of one of fear
full consequences. A desperate named Ward
waylaid w. W. Smith, well known mer.
chant of that place, and shot him dead. near
the outskirts, for some fancied offence
Mounting his horse, which was placed in
readiness for flight, Ward galloped through
the principal street and off towards the Texas
frontier The citizens gathered in haste.
made up reward of 1900 for the murder.
ers arrest. and party mounted in less than
ten minutes time for pursuit On the follow.
ing night Ward was discovered at country
inn. When his pursuers intruded he cont
menced firing his pistols. wounding John +,
Walker dangerously in the neck, and killing
John Barnes by shooting him through the
heart He then drew a bowie-knife aud
rushed upon the survivors, when he was him
seH shot down and fatally wounded-Saint
L0His cor. Bulletin,
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

Hon. J. G. st. Louis cores
pondent of the Bulletin, writing on the 22d
Nov, says:
The Hon. j. c. McKibben, of your State,
is stopping with his relations in Pennsylva-
mia. The next number of tie Philadelphia
Press will doubtless contain card from him
on the subject Of the alleged challenge of
George Pen Johnston. Fornev. its editor,
has already expressed his opinion that the
accounts concerning the transaction that
came over by late Overland Mail are un-
true
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

A PRINTER IN LUcK.-W. F. Myers, form.
erly proprietor of the Mountain Messenger,
several months since quit the newspaper
business, says that paper, and turned his at
tenton to mining. He is now interested in
the New York Tunnel Company, at Whisky
Diggings. The amount of fourteen dollars
and forty-eight cents was got at one pan
ming, one day last week, in the claims Of
which Mr.. Myers is an owner
Who would stick type and an inly face,
When, in Whisky, paying claims are num'rousH
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

SUDDEN DEATH.-Thos. Jones, who resides
two miles beyond the Black Hoeh rancho,
in San Mateo county, left home at Gt o'clock
last evening, on his way to San Francisco,
was found on the road to San Jose, dead.
His horse was standing alongside of him. The
supposition is that he died from the COM
plaint under which he has been suffering for
the last five years. He has left large fam
lily. He was we'll off, and owned considera-
bic stock. So we learn from the Alta.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

CAUGHT IN THE AcT.-Last Monday even
ing, says the Amador Sentinel, just after dark,
constable Ferguson caught a man whose
name we did not learn, in the act of deliver
ing bottle Of liquor to big Indian jim "
The fellow was little too bold, handing the
bottle over to the Indian in the centre of
Main street, under the old "Hang Tree
Officer Ferguson was on the lookout and
nabbed the rascal who plead guilty and was
fined sixty-fve dollars by Justice Smith. 1t is
to be hoped that all our officers will use their
utmost endeavors in bringing to justice the
seoundrels who deal out liquid fire to the
sayages.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

eS Four MeXicans were brought down to
this city, yesterday, by Messrs. Piatt and
others, owners of cattle, accused of stealing
sixteen head of beeves from Honcut, few
days ago. They were arrested somewhere in
the vicinity of Indiana Ranch, and delivered
into the custody of Constable Chapman
They are now snugly lodged in Jail.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

SENT TO SrocKToN-The insane woman,
Julia Clifford, who was placed in the lookup
of the station house on Saturday, and whose
cries created some commotion in the courts
in session, was on the same afternoon, says
the San Francisco Telegram, sent to the
Stockton Lunatic Asylum. James Harvey
was also sent to the Asylum.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

FoRr CRooK -Gentlemen who left Fort
Crook on Sunday, says the Shasta Republi
can, state that snow in that part of the noun
tains was about three feet deep They came
down what is generally known as the Oak
Run route For two days they were with
out food. Lieut. Carr was one of the party.
About one hundred and thirty men are sta
toned at the Fort and it is not probable they
can make their way out during the winter
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

ANOTHER PIKE STREET RowDY.-A hack
man called James johnson, alias Ford says
the Bulletin of Monday, committed an out
rageous offence in the house of Mary Hall,
on Pike street, yesterday morning. He
broke into the woman's house, seized her per-
son, demanding $50, and threatened to kill
her, and, when she attempted to escape, pur-
sued her with uplifted hand. He was arres-
ted by officers Rand and Post, and this morn
ing, in the Police Court was convicted, and
ordered to appear for sentence tomorrow.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

LAID TO REsr-The mortal remains of the
late Mrs. Nancy NJ. Moore, wife of our highly
esteemed fellow citizen. l.. b. Moore Esq,
were foil owed to their last resting place, on
yesterday, by large number of sympath-
zing friends. The funeral rites were per.
formed by the Rev. Mr. Walsworth a love
lier spirit than hers has seldom passed from
the earth.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

s5B~ The members of the Mount Olive
Church (eolored) will give festival for the
benefit of their church, on Thursday evening
the Esd inst, at the Hall on the corner of
Second and High streets. See their adver-
tisement
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

turkey AND BABIEs.--A modest young
gentleman at dinner party, put the follow.
Ing eonundrum why are most people who
eat turkey like babies !" No reply The
modest man blushed, and would have backed
out but finally gave this reasons Because
they are found of the breast" Two middle
aged ladies' tainted, and the remains of the
young man were carried out by the coroner,
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

JUICE DOUGLAS AT ST.. LoUIs-Judge Doug
las and his lady arrived in St Louis on the
9th November, by the train from Springfield.
During the evening he received the calls of
many friends and was serenaded all night at
the Planters House, where he was stopping.
He acknowledged the compliment in a
speech.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
RICE GO0ns
R1CH GOODS.
NOW OPENING FOR THE ApDp
ING HOLIDAYS, BY A
HEUSTOU,
HASTINGS
&c GO.
The Finest Lot of Fa.h,o...,

The Finest Lot OF Fashionable
.CU ST0M MADE CLOTHING
Ever imported, have been received per hast ,,.ss
consisting Of 'HlSr'
OVERC0ATS, every style, color and oD,r.
ty. 4u"n'
FROCK COATS, of all qualities and D,i...
WEDDING and PARTY VESTS af AZ
ferent styles and colors. VI ui'
BLACK AND FANCY CASSTlfpp,
PANIS, lateststyles.
RICH PARTY TIES AND Ora T4TS
WHITE AND C0LORED SHIRTS. Of an.
manufacture. Y" "n
HOSLER Y, of every description.
Merino, silk and Shaker Flannel SHTRTy lrn
ORA WERS. AHD
Buckskin UNDERSHIRTS AND ORA WFpS
Woolen, Cotton and Merino HALF HOSE.
INDIAN TAN CLIO YES AND GAUNTLETS
Woolen and Cotton GLO YES
LsO.-ALEKANDER'S CELEBRATED I'm
Clio YES, of all coors and shades
SOLE LEA THEIR TR RUNRS
LADIES' IRA YELLING TRUNKS
CARPET AND LEA TIER IRA VELLYG RanS
which we will sell at prices to suit the mos. ecopou
cal.
HOUSTON, HASTINGS &CN
Clothers, D street, between 1st and 2nd
Next door to Wells, Fargo Zoos
necS-mv2n Msrysyl,
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

EB- We are informed that two men were
killed, in this county, on Monday, by the
caving eff banks; one at Roses Bar, and one
Rt Sucker Flat We have learned none of
the particulars
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

REooRDERs CoURr, YEsrERDAY.-JohnD Doe
was found guilty of selling goods on Sunday,
and fined $40 and costs Paid.
Cohn, for assault and battery, was fined
$40 and costs.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
Notice to Tax-PaVerS.

N Office is hereby given to Delinquent Taxpayers
y that the undersigned will sell at Public Auction,
as directed by law, all the property in the city OF Ma
rysvie, upon which the Taxes are unpaid, at the
Court House door, on WEDNESDAY, 22d of Decem.
Der, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, of that day.
L. b. MOORE,
dec21'3t Tax Collector of Yuba Co., Cal.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

DEPARruRE.-Miss Rowena Granice, the
authoress and actress, left yesterday for the
Sandwich Islands on the bark Yankee, on
professional tour.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

WHAT TUE Herald WANTS. - The San
Francisco Herald says: We desire to see
National Democracy organized in California,
on the ruins of Broderiek Democracy and
q Gwin DemocraeY"
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

DEPARTURE OF THE U. S. CoMMIssIoNERs.-
Governor Anderson and General Whallon.
the United States Commissioners, appointed
by President Buchanan to investigate the
Haraszthy and other Government affairs on
this coast, left California in the John l..
Stephens. for New Orleans. on the goth inst,
whence they viii proceed to Washington to
report
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

ARREsrs.-Ah Tuck was arrested yesterday
for petit larceny.
Two d. G's were also taken into custody.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
MARXSvIGLE.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1853.

al haze s,oorR on the altar ofD,y country etey'-
nal epn,ity to eOery form Of tyranny orer the
Wind Of man" THos. JEFFERSON
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22

CENTRAL MARKET John Gelzhaeuser has
an advertisement in to-day's paper to which
we call attention.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
PlaceryIIIe News

By telegraphic dispatch to the Union,
dated Placerville Dec. goth, we learn the
following:
A row occurred in a saloon in this city last
night and man named johnson received
pistol shot in the crown of his hat, grazing
the top of his scalp.
All Vow, the Chinese woman arrested at
Sacramento on the charge of grand larceny,
was acquitted by Justice Bush to-day, and
at her own solicitation was given back to the
woman she calls mother, instead of her hus-
band. 1t was believed that she was intmi
dated and forced to make the latter choce
The Chinese have since secreted the woman
and the affair has occasioned much comment
About twenty Salt Lake teamsters have
inst arrived from Carson Valley They re-
port about two hundred more teamsters en-
route for California.
Last night some unknown person inflicted
severe cut upon the mead of drunken man
known as Jack
The Salt Lake Mail is on the way from
Genoa, and is momentarily expected
MOUNTAIN DEMOCRAT 1t is we'll known
that the paper above named has presented in
its conduct the inconsistency of calling itself
a friend of Douglas and at the same time act
ing with the Administration Party in this
State. Lately it has been hurrahing over
Douglas again, for which the Sierra Citizen,
a staunch Buchanan, and of course Anti
Douglas paper, thus takes it to task:
The editor of the Mountain Democrat, no
matter if he is overfowng with superior ca
pacity and honesty of intention, presents,
four or five times year, all the ludcrous
marks Of having fallen out of n previous
course The attitude in which we now see
him is the most ridiculous; he rushed in, with
no thought guards, to cry, "All honor to Sen
ator Douglas !" and before he could shut his
mouth, preparatory to a second shout, the
Brodericks were shouting the same way
unanimously This he believes to be an in
suit to Douglas and himself, and sets in to
rep9l it, as is perceivable in our
quotation from the Democrat. lie cannot
maintain his warfare there is no right on his |
side, and therefore no cooperation will at
tend him. If the Democratic press should
dopt his course, Broderick and his factional |
tribe would gain sympathy and increase in
stead of scattering them by non-attenton,
which is the true policy, we would be again
placing them in active and formidable promi-
lence. That will not do; the California
oudly-expressed admiration for Douglas is
3roderick capital, and he has a right to use
t. Who first opposed the Administration ?
Douglas. Who seconded his motion? Brod-
rick. Both were abusive, unsenatoral and
lnmanly in their talk about the President
nd the supporters of his policy. No argu-
nent or representation can modify this state
f the case.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-22
S1er Adurrtisr
MT. OLIVE CHURCH FESTIVAL

TFNHE FESTIVAL for the Benefit Of Mount
II Olive Church, will be held on THURSDAY EVE
MING, Dec. 2Sd,.at the Hall corner Of Second and
High streets
Tickets, including Supper, one dollar, to be had at
the door. dec22-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
THE
SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER %, 1851
THE SEA.

lI1f. DEa.
DIR Greenwood, in his Poetry and MJste.
~ of the Sea-" writes.
"Wbat is there more sublime than the
trackless desert, all-surroundiOg uDfsthoma-
Bile sea? What is there more peacefully
sn5lime than the calm, gently heaying, silent
sea? What 10 there more terribly sublime
than the angry, dsshing. foaming sea?--
Power-resistiess, overwhelming power--is
it's attribute and it's expression, whether IN
the careless, conscious grandeur OF It's deep
rest or the wild tumuit of its excited wrath.
1t is awful when it's crested waves rise up to
make q compact with the black clouds and
the bowling winds, aud the thunder aud the
thunderbolt, and they sweep on, in the icy
Of their dread alliance, to do the A~lm'gh'SS
bidding.
Aud oh. yet more affecting to the heart
aud mysterious to the MAD, what companies
of human beings are locked up IN that "i"''
welterIug, unsearchabie grave oi Tue sta
Where are the bodies OF those lost ones oFer
whom the melancholy waves alone nave pecn
chanting requiem? What shronds were
wrapped round the linbs OF beauty, aAt ol
manhood, and Of placid infancy when they
were laid on the dark floor of that secret
tomb? Where are the bones, the reiies' OF
the brave and the timid. the good ana the
bad, the parent, the child, the vile, the nus
baud, the brother, tho sister. the lover, which
have been tossed and scattered and buried
by the washing, wasting, wandering scar
The journeyiug winds may sigh as year after
wear they pass over their beds. The solitary
rain-cloud may weep in darkness over the
mingled remains which lie st'ewed IN that
unwonted cemetery. But who shall tell the
bereaved to what spo, their affections may
cling? And where shall human tears
be shed throughout that solemn sepu'Ghrf:
/, is mystery all. When shall 1t lie resolved!
Who shall find it out? Vino but lie to whom
the widest waves listen reverentiy, and 70
whom sill nature bows; lie who shall one day
speak, and be heard In oceans proiouudest
caves; to whom tho deep, even the lowest
deep, shall give up its dead when the sun
shall sicken, aud the earth and the isles shan
~languisb, and the heavens be rolled together
like scroll, and there shall be no more sea-
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OPENING OF NEW FALL GOODS.
BRYAN, ADAMS g. CO.,

4 RE now opening a CHOICE assortment q!
n DRESS GOODS, Shawls, Cloths, CeSsi-
mercs. Vestings, ard every variety Of HOUSE
KEEPING GO0DS,-and as they intend 10 keep
an assortment adapted TO the RETAIL TRADE,
they respectfully invite the attention OF CASH or
prompt dealers, to the following articles:
For LADIEs-Rich Cashmeres and De LANES;
Rich Robes A'Lez; Persian Robe a Quille; Baye,
den Robe a Jupes; Black Italian Lustrlng; Bay
den Silk; Foulard; Mouselaines; Bombazines;
Alpaccas; Debases; Prints; Ginghams; Hosiery;
Gloves, Laces, &c.
For GESTLENEN.-Black Cloth; Fancy colour
ed Cloths; Casslmeres, for Coats. Pants and Vests;
Black, Steel.mixei, and fancy Casslmeres; Vest
ings, Silk, Valencia, Velvet, NC; Merino Shirts;
Handkerch:eis; Gloves; Maude shawis; Railway
Wrappers, &c.
FoR FAMILIEs.-l04, Id bleached and bro
Sheetings: brown and blrached Table Diaper
real Welch and other F%lannels; l0-4 Shaker
Flannel, for Skirts; Mackinaw and Whitney Bee
Blankets: white Camblic; Check Muslin; Hnck
aback ToweIling; Scotch Diapers; Check Cassi
meres, for boys wear; English and American
Fur Prints: Irish Linens; Crash; Canton Flannels
Sd, A Brown Cotrons; Osnaburgs; Paid Cot
tons; Shifting Stripes; "a, 1914 Plaid Llnseys
Kerseys; Cassinets; Tweeds; Servants Blankets
&c. sep Scott