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The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

SIXTY YEARS AT n.-Mr. Nathaniel Willis
publishes in the Boston Recorder his experience
of half century in newspaper life. In l796,
he commenced an apprenticeship in the Boston
Chronicle, in the same room in which his father
had wotked, and where Benjamin Franklin
worked before him. In 1903 Mr.. Willis started
the Eastern argus, in Maine, and in 1916 start
cd the Recorder, a religious newspaper in Bos-
ton, in connection with Mr. Sidney L. Morse,
who, however soon withdrew, leaving the paper
to Mr.. Willis. A brisk controversy has lately
been waged concerning the claim of the Recor-
der to the Oldest religious Journal in the coun-
try. Mr.. Willis is now in his 10th year. He
concludes his chapter of experiences with the
following bit of counse to the new race of jour-
nalists:
"Young men who aspire to the Press, as pro-
fession, let an old man advise you to depend on
industry, integrity, perseverance, self-reliance
aud the blessing Of God rather than the prom
Use Of men. By these l have succeeded with
the advantage of an education which only a
printing Office affords. have paid my debts,
aud by gathering up the fragments, have q
competence which will carry me to the edge
Of the Jordon."
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

A HEROIC ACr-A FINGER FOR LIFE.-The
Keokuk Journal of Oct. 23d relates this incident:
"At the Lincoln meeting in Carthage, ILL.,,
yesterday. Captain Appler of this place was
there with his field piece firing salute, which
be had been employed by the Republicans to
do. The powder being bad, in the course of
the firing the gun went off prematurely. JAS
Lynch was at the muzzle, ramming the cart
ridge, when it ignited. Captain Appler, was
was inevitable, called, Get away, Jim = hold
ing on to the vent till the fire burnt his finger
off up to the first joint and until Lynch had es-
capped the range of theramrod. 1t is seldom, in
chronicling an incident of this kind, that we
find men possessing the nerve and heroic fort-
tude that Captain A. displayed on this occasion
to save his friend from an untimely death.
Both were considerably burnt by powder, but
neither dangerously hurt"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

SACRnIGIoUs.-Th San Diego Herald of No
vember 9th says that citizen OF the town,
while under the effects Of some of the Minnie
whisky sold about the place, had broken into
the new Catholic Church and caused some con-
siderable damage by breaking the candlesticks,
wax images and the crucfx When found, he
was mounted on the top of the altar, embra-
cling a figure of Christ on the cross, which is
very large, frantically imploring him to hear,
and IN his delrium he had broken Off the arms
and otherwise dis6gured the body. He was ar
rested and confined, and the physician having
pronounced him to be suffering from delirium
tromens, he was properly cared for, and on bis
recovery released on repairing the damage he
had done, no one preferring charges against
him. The perpetrat0r of the act was rigid
Catholic, and would have committed any deed
sooner than that had he been sane.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ARTEsIAN WELL AT SrocKToN.-- Assessor
of San Joaquin county, in making a return of
the statistics of the county, in speaking Of the
Artesian we'll, says -
The county has but one artesian well, which
is situated in the Court Square, Stockton. The
expense of sinking wells of this kind, and the
uncertainty Of land titles, have thus far pre-
vented persons from attempting to sink any on
ed to is LOOP feet The temperature of the
water as it issues from the well is n deg, the
atmosphere being 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The
water rises ii feet above the surface Of the
plain, and nine feet above the established grade
Of the city. The quantity Of water discharged
is about 360,O0 gallons in twenty-four hours.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

Discovery OF CoAI.--A coal mine has been
discovered in Contra Costa county. The Bcne-
cia Sentinel says
The place where the above vein of coal was
struck is about half way from the base Of Mount
Diablo and point on the San 10 aquin river,
called Antioch, and distant from the river
about five miles; lis two miles from the vein
discovered by Mr.. Israel, and about twenty-five
miles from Martinez No water has yet been
found at the vein. II is not known what kind
Of coal it is. 1t is soft. burns freely and to
ashes, and emits no smell Of sulphur, but when
heated and let get COOL it has a substance up
on its surface resembling sulphur. Messrs.
Murray & Packard, blacksmi tbs, have tried it,,
and say it is a superior article Of coal TO any
they have used in this State for welding purpo-
ses, and that it makes light as bright as that
of a candle. The owners of the vein intend
shortly to commence preparing to tunnel it,
and hope to be able by spring to ship some of
the coal to different parts Of the State. The
vein il on "Uncle Sans" land.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ENGLISH AND FRENCH DPLoMAcY.-The Wash
ington correspondent of the Boston Journal
says:
The Central American embrogliO is unques-
tionably to be definitely settled within the
coming twelvemOnth, and the President will
probably request Of Congress to give him pow
er to employ the feet now engaged in the wa
ters of Paraguay. Certain is it that thus far
the diplomacy of England and of France has
check-mated us at every move, aud 1t is in vain
that the stpendaries of Downing street endeav-
or to disprove that bluff old Sir Gore Ouseley
with his Yankee wife, has not been magrietisiRg
the Administration, and at the same time so
posting up his government that they could act
in advance Of u.s. While John Bull has been
throwing dust into the Presidents eyes, Napo-
leon the Third has not been idle, and nothing
but prompt, energetic measures can restore our
ascendancy upon the Isthmus Meanwhile
Lord Napier is rusticating on the plantations
of Old Virginia, in no wise answerable for what
Sir Gore Ouseley said or did, and the writer's in
the pay Of Queen Victoria are explaining how
the Envoy Extraordinary came to enjoy the
personal confidence of the President, which he
SO grossly abused.
The attacks upon the negotiations in China,
by Mr.. Reed, in the London Times, are attrbu.
ted here to Mr.. Love- who visited this country
some two years since, when he was (under Lord
Palmerston) Vice President Of the British Board
Of Trade. lie was then feted, and pctted, as all
titled Engishmen are and he is repaying the
debt of hospitality as most Englishmen do. 1t
cannot, however, be expected that while our
diplomatic corps is but retreat for disabled
politicians, we can compete with the Jesuitical
emissaries Of Downing street. The payroll of
the "secret service" money expended in the
United States within the last fifty years would
be q curious document.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

THE Detroit Advertiser relates that little
girl about two years Of age, who had crawled
upon the track Of the Detroit and Toledo Rail-
road at Trenton, was saved from destruction by
an approaching train, by dog, playmate Of
the child, which caught the child by its dress
and dragged it from the track into the ditch,
where il held il until the train passed by.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

The following letter was sent by man to
his son at college: "My dear son; write to
send you two pair Of my old breeches, that you
may have new coat made out of them. Also,
some new socks which your mother has just
knit, by cutting down some Of mine. Your
mother sends you ten dollars withou my know
ledge, and, for fear you will not use it wisely
have kept back half and only send you five.
Your mother and l are WELL except that your
sister has got the measles, which we think would
spread amongst the other girls if Tom had not
had them before, and be is the only one left l
hope you will do honor to my teachings; if not,
then you are an ass, aud your mother aud my
self your affectionate parents"
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

An advertisement reads as follows To rent,
house alongside of fine plum garden, from
which an abundant supply of this delicious
fruit may be stolen during the season. Rent
to'o, and the greater part taken in pluns
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

A professional begger boy, some ten years of
age, Ignorant Of the art of reading, bought
card to put on his breast, and appeared ~ t9e
public streets as "Poor Widow, with eight
small Children
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

A young man Of Orleans county, New YORK
has been seriously squeezed by one OF kuggles
presses. He married old Ruggles' daughter.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

Printing blanks and furnishing statopery Tor Inc Cub'
tom House, all the Pos masters in the state for interior
agents and Fossats agent at Washington eorTespon
dent
With such backing, how can paper help
being 'fndependentp and "Democratic"-S. f.
Morning CdH
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

A remarkable exhibition recently took place
at Hopknsvlle (Tenn.) Fair. Ten brothers,
named Brown, all mounted on fine gray horses,
rode into the amphitbeatre and displayed their
horsemanshiP, all being good riders. The cid
est was aged forty, the youngest twenty. They
had not all been together for fifteen years.
Their mother was present, and they reigned up
in front of the glorious matron and saluted
her, while she shed tears of joy and pride.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ACCIDENT TO SENATOR BRoDERICK.-Senator
Broderick, of California, arrived in st. Louis
Nov. II. He left Salt Lake, Oct. II, and en-
countered great deal of snow and severely
cold weather on the mountains. BY the upset
ting of the stage, some distance west of Kansas
City, Mr.. Broderick had rib broken and was
otherwise severely bruised. He also had a foot
frozen while passing through the mountains.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

ILLINOIS ELEcrIoN.-The Republican plural
ity on the State ticket in Illinois, is about
$500 votes. The administration ticket receiv-
ed less than 1000 votes; the small vote is ac-
counted for by the friends Of the administration
on the ground that the majority of their party
voted the Republican ticket. The administra-
tisn ticket was put before the people to catch a
few green ones.
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

AN INDEPENDENT JOURNALS RESOURCES. -
That truly independent journal, known as
the Custom House Organ, has the privilege of
The Nevada Democrat., 1858-12-22

CONTESTED SEATS IN THE NEXT CoNGREss.-
The seats in the next House of Representatives
which, as it so far appears, will be contested,
are that of Daniel Il. Sickles. Democrat of the
Third New York District, by A. J. Williamson,
American; that of Thos. b. Florence, Democrat,
of the First Pennsylvania District, by John W.
Ryan, Republicans; that of E. b. French, Re
publican, of the Third Maine District, by A. w.
Johnson, Democrat; and that Of J. r. Barrett,
Democrat. of the First Missouri District, by
Francis z. Blair, Jr., Republican. 1t is also
probable that the seat of John B. Haskin, of
the Ninth New York District, will be contested
by Governor Kemble.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
The Great Revival.

"A revival of religion, of great power, ex-
ceeding any religious awakening in this coun-
try for a quarter OF century, and largely
shared in by all denominations, is in progress
in the city Of New York, New England, and
to great extent throughout the East. The
number of conversions reported are unp.ece-
dentedly large. The revival commenced in
New York at prayer-m.eting, held at first
weekly, and afterwards daily, in Fulton-st.,
in the centre of that commercial metropolis
A similar desirable state of feeling exists at
quite number of localities in our own State,
and it is gratifying TO know that the past few
months, when SO many Fave found the treas
ures of this world so suddenly and unexpected
Iy taking to themselves wings, have been
characterized generally throughout the coun-
try by marked anxiety s'to lay mp treasures
where moth and rust do not corrupt, and where
thieves do not break through and steal"
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

The Statesman is exceedingly indignant be-
Cause we merely limited doubt, in relation to
the sincerity of the opposition Of himself and
nority OF the Legislature to Lecompton. a
doubt which the experience Of every week is
fast resolving into certainty, SO much so that
the position Of that paper, in spite Of those
two leaders, is a subject Of enquiry. Why
don't the Statesman speak out one way or the
other? If he is for Mr.. Douglas, let him vim
dictate the principles and course Of that gallant
democrat. He is pushed to the wall. denounced,
read out of the party. and surely stands in need
Of help il a man ever did; while on the other
hand, il our neighbor, while not wnolely APP
proving the Lecompton Constitution, vet is of
the opinion that Mr.. Buchanan ought to be
sustained; why don't he go it for the President.
The gulf which Just now separates these two
distinguished leaders is so wide that th. editor
Of the Statesman looks ridiculous by attempts
valuable documents bearing upon Lecompton,
such as Mr.. Douglas speeches and reports,
which would be interesting and instructive to
the readers of the Statesman, but which have
not yet made their appearance in the columns
of that paper. Why doesthe Statesman with.
hold these valuable documents from the pub
lic7 They are anxions to see them. We pub
lish all we possibly can. r. the Statesman
would help, the public hereabouts might be
gratifed toa much greater extert. Our neigh
Dor will take this suggestion in good part we
trust. He did very well in those two leaders
He made good beginning We should like
to see him persever in well doing. Being OPP
posedEto Lecompton, flavor Of the people Of
Kansas having an opportunity to vote for the
Constitution under which they are 70 live, and
w.thai an admirer, OF the present position and
splendid efforts OF Mr.. Douglas. we are anx.
ions to see all those who arerof similar way
OF thinking, working faithfully and efficiently
in the ranks, especially orr neishbnr IL he is
really thar. Tf he isn't there, where is hep
Do please inform ns, or at least qnit charging
US with incorporating yon. Weleave the
question to your own determination. This is
fair, surely. 2 aa'sA'9 is rosie @sis e'aI
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
INDIANAPOLIS. Mar. a,

sasts INDIANAPOLIS, Mar.4.
The Republican State Convention made the
following nominations Of State Officers this
afternoon:--g4 s,,s, saall,st. !, ft,.srs
Judges of the supreme Conrt-Horace p,
Riddle, A. w. Hendricks, Simon Yanders,
w. d.. Griswold. s.,,.[..., 49,. =,
! Attorney Genersl-W. T. Otto. .s,......a,.
State Treasurer-John H., Harper. 800 n,gt
Auditor. ---- Lange. H. v,.,4
secretary Of State--W. "A. Peele. I,
Superintendent Of Public Ins.ruction--Joh
Young 'ttali1 lu.f4 ss'ngls nsS ~
. The proceedings Of the Convention were
harmonious, the nominations unanimously en-
dorsed and Lecomp fon condemned. sd
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
Counterfeiters Arrested.

Two individuals, VIM. Newlan and Thomas
Fielding, were arrested Thursday evening by
Officer Wlnton and Constable Ensley, some
four miles west Of this city. A set Of brass
knuckles, which one of the scoundrels attempt
ed to. use upon Marshal Winton, was found,
with large roll of counterfeit bills. consist
ing Of tens on the North Western Bank of
Virginia. two's Massachusetts Bank, Boston,
and fves Bank of Tennessee, Nashville, al
tered from ones. These private bankers were
brought before Justices Harris and Temple,
and after examination, held to bail in the sums
of $500 and $S00.,failing 10 procure which
they were committed to jail.--[ Daily Hawk
Eve -ts 49, yfty 1
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
Republican Triumph i'm Chicago.
LOO MajOrity.

The Telegraph led us into sad mistake in
relation to the municipal electionin Chicago.
Instead of Brainard, the Democratic candi-
date being elected by an enormous majority,
H ines, Republican. is elected Mayor BY II 90
majority and Republican Council. The Dem
ocratic papers, who brought ont their ROSTERS
to crow over the election of Braina,d, in Chi
cago, were slightly premature.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
Foreigi, News.

The New York arrived on the 5.h with for
eign news to Feb. ID. Consols 96tG96i.-
Allsop, one of the conspirators, had been in
Paris, but was frightened away. and escaped
to America. schamyle has submitted to Rus
STA. fl00 600 gold had been received from
Australia. f3c0.0O0 more on the wny.9 The
Times is for, News and Herald against the IT.
dia Bill. ....l... ....-- 1890
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

There are no authentic accounts OF the enc
my in and Ground Lucknow, and it was con-
sidered not unlikely that they numbered 1907
600 men.
FRANcE.-Marshall Pelisier was expected
to be appointed Governor Of Paris, post
which existed under the frst Empire.
The Duke of de Monticello, formerly an
Orleanist, had been appointed Ambassador to
Russia.
The Bank of France had reduced its rate Of
discount from AZ to per cent.
It is said that a determined crusade is to be
carried. on by the Project of Departments
against all persons entertaining Republican
opinions. tss,i
No person will hereafter be allowed to land
in France without passport.
A letter from Turin states that Capt. Dun
ham OF the bark Adriatic had sold his vessel
to the Russian government or Russian firm,
and was making his way to England.
There was rumor Of an intended meeting
between the Emperor Of France and Austria
early in the spring. ...t...ss..
Llverpool Markets; Fen. N.-breadstuHs
generally very dull, -four neglected and prin-
cipally lower; Western 2Os@27s. Wheat,
dull and ncminally unchanged; Red, 6s@6d,
White, 7s@6d ; for choice corn dull; white
1s@ls6d lower; mixed and yellow. 33s white
33s6d@33s9d. !.
Provisions generally slightly lower and
dull, beet lower and prices weak; pork un-
changed, and offered at lower rates; bacon
dull and lower; lard declins; IS; tallow steady;
sugar quite steady; coffee quiet but firm.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

"When we first assembled the Editorial Til
pod, we made it arule, never to puff OF COM
mend anything to- our readers, unless the arti-
Gle noticed. possessed, in our opinion, real mer-
ii; and though frequently importuned, we
have newer departed from it. But when
ANYTHING is presented tosour observation pos
sessing these qualities, we consider 1t que to
our patrons that we make 1t known to them.
we therefore call the attention OF our readers
to new remedy for Fscer aad .ague,4 DR..
Ctgistie's .Ague Balsanp. We krow 1t to be "a
good Remedy, Hundreds of our subscribers
have tried it, and ia no instance has it failed
to effect a permanent cure. We only speak
what we have seen and know. To those af-
aicted with prevalent disease. we commend it.
for j; is well de CRYING of confidence. Try it,
II Plymouth coz Advertiser.
For sale IN lOtunwa by w. F. Elmendorf
J. L. Taylor, C. Lawrence and by Agents in
ever, town in The county. n1-4w
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Arrival Of the Europa.

NEW York. March 6.
The steamer Europa, from Liverpool, SAT-
urday ooh plt., arrived at six this evening.
The Europa on her outward trip reached
Liverpool on the 18th, and the Kangaroo on
the 17th.
Palmrrston was granted leave TO bring in a
bill, to amend the government Of India, by a
large majority.
The Government was defeated on the bill to
amend The laws relating to murder and con-
spiracy; also upon an amendment offered by
M liner Gibson. which censures the ministry
for not replying TO Walewski's dispatch.
The government processes readiness TO
amend laws upon due Investigation. The
vote was 215 for the Ministry and 234 for
Gibson's amendment
A demonstration in Hyde Park is proposed
for Sunday against u e conspiracy bill,
The Atlantic Telegraph Co.'s ANNA. meet
ing passed off favorably. Additional capital
il authorized.
The trial Of the Directors of the Royal Brit
ish Bank is in progress. 800
A French refugee named Baynard was ar
rested charged with being implicated in the
late conspiracy 81, I, 4, y. e
Bombay dates to the oath Of January are
received.
The capture of Frietuckabad and Fultighlr
by Sir, Colin Campbell is confirmed. After
sublugating Nohelard he will march on Luck.
| now. \.
DURAN twice defeated the rebels at Alum
bah. 80
Nothing later from China.
Letters show that Canton was virtually in
the hands Of the allies. ,.t
The Continental news is of little import
| ance. &
1t is said Sardinia and Belgium will sue
cumb to, the French general. Switzerland
was also making concessions.
On the 18th bill to abolish church rates
passed the House Of Commons by 2l3 to 100
| The result was against the government.
On the 18th inst Lord Parmeere stated
that recruiting was going on at the rate Of g..
600 per month, and that ,he estimates included
the embodiment Of 10000 militia.
/ In House of Commons after the renewal ol
the debate to bring in the Indian bill di-
vision took place and leave was given by 3ls
to 173. $500. IS s, .:5
1 On Friday the government was beaten in thu
House of Commons on the murder and con.
spiracy bill. The result was greeted by lone
cheers from the opposition. ~.
! 1850 new shares, Of eco each, are to be is
sued by the Atlantic Telegraph Co.
INDIA.-In the second engagement Of Si
James Outran with the rebels their leader wa
| taken prisoner.
The Bhowal cantened at Sepore was disarm
ed by Gen. Rose, and l50 Of the mutineeri
1 tried and shot. TOO s 8efft IA q
The Governor General is said to be making
his way to the provinces. ~ Il
| Strong forces were marching on Sanger and
Rajfactana. o saa 81 4 ,.ss
The India papers state that the country
all over was being tranquilized by degrees
but that vast amount Of work bad still to b,
| performed. 49, ~ ~ gf
The Lucknow heroines had arrived at Cal.
cutta aad were received with great enthusiasm
and salute from the fort. s ~
80 y ~
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Estray Notice.

FUNAkES up by John Lamb, living in COMPETING
II Township, Wapelo county, Iowa ON tine ED day
of December, 1851 two ileys, supposed TO be
year old next spring. bright bay. Also two year
old next spring. deep bay with small spot in the for
heaa white hairs the left hind foot Posted before
Wilson Sylvester ESD, and appraised by Charles NJ.
Lewis aud Joseph Lamb To be worth &4o,O0. ~
n46-3m DAVID CAMPBELL. Deputy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11
Estray Notice.

vuyAKEN up BY u. h. Phelps, living in Competins
u Township, Wapello county, Iowa, on the 23,h day
OF November 1857, two Heifers one year old last
spring. brnde, with white spots, white star l. fore
head, some white on the belley, legs and tail And the
other, years old last spring, fall brindle, with
white spots white star In the forehead some white
the belley and TAIL smooth crop of each ear, right
horn broke down when taken up, has since come off,
Posted before Wilson sylvester, Esq, and appraised
by VIM J. Williams and John Phelps at 4f5DO.
nf6-;}m DAVID CAMPBELL, Deputy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-03-11

GDT The Maryland Legislature. Oh the 81
inst, rejected series Of resolutions sustain
ing M. Buchanan on the Kansas question, BY
IA nays to Yea.
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Esfray Notice.

yENAKEN UP by Mahlon White, living In Competins
n Township, wapeiio county, Iowa. on the I'd day
of November, 1857 steer, five years old last spring,
red Sides line back white face white belly and legs,
part ofthe tail white in the left ear, half
crop in the right, rather stag horns Posted before
Wilson Sylvester Esq and appraised by y. Hagy, and
J. Plrnel at $3.50. DAVID CAMPBELL
nl6-3m 5s., - ~ f8-s5 $50 Deputy.