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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-03-29
DEspr rnArE FIeHr-roo IIors. There's Killed

DEsPE RATE FI6HT.-TiOo Horss- There's Killed
We copy the following from the Memphis Ava.
lanche, of the 2lth inst:
We announced some days ago that Mr. L. D.
Cooper. OF Tuscumbia, Ala, had had two horses
stolen from him. Mr. Cooper thought it probable
that the thieves were still in the ueighborhood
and, with the view OF detecting them, employed
gentleman named Gibson TO pursue them. On
Saturday last, the Goth inst, when Mr. Gibson was
on his way to Decatur, Ala, he met two men who
were mounted upon the identical hors s that had
been stolen, several miles distant from DECATUR
Mr.. IT, stopped the horsemen and engaged them in
conversation in reference TO horses. and. perhaps
proposed to swap, with the expectation of detain-
Ing the thieves until he could secure assistance to
enable him to arrest them That effort failed
however, and Mr. q. accompanied the two men
short distance on their way. Seeing man en-
gagged at work in field near by. Mr.. Gibson called
to him. but the lahorer afflicted with deaf.
Dess, aud did not hear the call Mr.. q. then dis
mounted and caught the horse of each rider by
the bride, charging that the horses had been
stolen. vi coarse a rencantre ensued, during
which one OF the men called upon his companion
to kill Gibson.
The fight for a time was desperate and uncer-
tain. Mr. Gibson finding that he inferior to
the physical energy of two powerful men, drew q
bowie-knife from his bosom, with which to defepd
himself, but the scabbard remained upon the knife
after it was drawn, thus rendering the weapon
useless. Fortunately one of the men grasped the
scabbard firmly. and the knife was thus unsheath-
ed. Then, in an unequal-hand-to hand fight, Mr..
Gibson killed both the aud took possession of
the stolen property. The thieves were named re-
speetiyely Pat Chamberlain. or ChaTnbeTess, an
irish;lan. and John Smith, who is Represented to
be from Kentucky.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
aailu glational democrat.
,IMUNICATED.I
VnIue of Property.


FprroR DEMocRAT Property in and
around Marysville is said to be very low, in
respect to the amount of money it will bring,
and the prevailing feeling even appears to
be of somewhat discouraging character.
sellers and buyers scarcely know if better
times can be looked for, and when.
Property in San Francisco, it is said, is be-
Ginning to command somewhat higher prices,
and it is to be expected that Marysville, by
and bv. will also have her share of this better
feeling.
myself, however, fear that before proper
~ in Marysvile will command better prices,
some change must take place in regard to cap
ital. Capitalists cannot and will not invest
where their property or mortgages have
every year about four per cent taxes to pay,
and where, if property be leased or interest
on mortgages paid or not the taxes must be
paid. Men of means, at least of some means.
have quite different views from those with
out means. This is chiefly true in regard to
financial operations, impostions, taxes, &c,
and. in going to the ballot box, our citizens
should be extremely careful in casting their
votes for Aldermen, Supervisors Assessors,
DC 1t is not enough to assess and to enforce
payment upon men known to have large
means at their command-it is necessary, and
it is the duty of a community to protect the
rich as well as the poor, and to treat them
alike. If the rich man finds that his capital
is too much imposed upon or exposed he
leaves the town or county. This appears to
be the case, to some extent, here in Marys-
vile. Some have already left and Others are
not far from doing that
If am not mistaken there were sold some
days ago two well known pieces of property
in the city at about two thousand dollars
apiece, while the same were assessed and tax
es paid Oh them at the rate of about seven
thousand dollars a piece Now, l ask why
such unjust exaggeration Do our city fathers
thinks that in so distributing the charges of
our city they will invite capitalists to invest
or loan their money in Yuba county? Is Il
man, who, after hard labor and the strictest
economy during number of years, becomes
rich and has certain amount of capital at
his command, SO detesiabe an individual
that everybody should have a right to rob
him ? or should he deserve less reasonable
treatment than those who do not labor, who
have no economy and who have no means
Capital, every reasonable man will agree
with me, is as necessary as labor in country
like ours, and a community which neglects to
protect and treat it most carefully cannot
boast of having good administration.
COMMON SENSE
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

FATAL ACCIDENT. On Wednesday, ID inst,
about 10 o'clock, 4. NJ, a fatal accident hap
pened at Lancha Plana. VIM. Menzies, while
in the act of hooking on the tub used to ele-
vate dirt from his shaft, missed the hook, the
tub going down the shaft, he was jerked in
after it and fell head first down the shaft GS
feet deep He must have struck his head on
the edge of the tub, as his skull was broken
in from one temple to the other This is the
only way to account for the accident, as no
one saw it occur. One of the men in side
drift came to the shaft with load of dirt to
send up, and found aim lying with his head
Immediately in the tub. One man climbed
the rope to get out, and drew up the injured
man who was held in the tub 10y another one
of the men that was at work in the shaft
He was carried to his house, and DR. Hoover
was called in, who pronounced his injuries
fatal The wounded man died in the course
of two hours after the accident. Mr.. Menzies
was an excellent man. His claim was on
Pompey's Hill, and was worked by himself
and partners, VIM. Price and Daniel Ilag-
CART. His age was about 80 years he was
a Scotchman but was naturalized in Calave
ras county in 1856. He has lived near Ian
cha Plana for three years. and was better
known as "Scotty. ."-Amddor Ledger, Sat
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

Local ITEM SERMoN.-Mr Pond, of the
Congregational Society," delivered Discourse
last sunday evening, on the advantages of
Dowmevllle. The views expressed were such
as every citizen should be pleased to indorse
ana repeat; were all so ready to see and ad-
mt the happy consequences of selecting this
as permanent home place, the town would
become first i'll size wealth and steady pros
perlty, tall the larger villages in the mining
districts. year ago, men were SAYING
"Well, if Downieville burns down, it will
never be built up again" 1t was DESTROYED
and within eight months, during what was
considered IA duh time, the town was rebuilt
in better manner, and with a more appa-
rent view of permanen e and contented appli-
cation to business.
Mr. Pond said that, from his own obserra-
tion and what he had derived from inforlnn-
tlon impaired 10y others, there was no spot in
California adapted for numerous and comfor-
table homes, preferable to Downieville: ma
ny had lived here and, after talking loudly
against the place, had departed with the in
tention of remaining else where but they had
returned with their mouths shut, and deter
mined to renew their residence and to regain
advantages which they once considered un-
important. The mines, they said years ago.
were worked out; river mining had had its
day; but this pursuit was still very profta.
bly, engaged in, river mining was as great
feature now as heretofore and he was con
WINGED that, for twenty years to come, the
old descriptions of mining would increase
rather than diminish, and the new exceed
every eXpectat the surroundin gold C.
gion was vastly more extensive than many
imagined, and much of it comparatively un-
explored 'this hole in the hills" which had
been deserted by the despondcnt and itnpro
we'd 10y the confident, was destined for more
favorable nOtOriety than yet attained, both as
mining town and a well established and
large ccntering point for an industrious popu
ntion, awaiting whose toll were the richest
natural resources Besides the fact that
Downeville was the chief town of the eoun-
ty, there were other facts in regard to loca.
tion, which would before long develop de
cided advantages: the situation was on the
ea>iest and shortest route between the great
valleys Of the eastern and western slopes all
circumstances connected Herewith could not
fail Of conducting speedily to the opening of
grand thoroughfare perhaps a railroad the
climate was peculiarly favorable to h,althful
enjoyment; the constant local breeze, in the
summer time, invigoratng, and the temper
ate winter season free from the drearv storms
frequent in other high ATTITUDES. The fault
of which it is Iust to complain, was the set.
tied conclusion with some that they would
remain until they could obtain the means to
provide homes in distant places This was
fault noticeable throuy yhout California, and
one calculated to impede the growth of u
State unequaled in beauty and glorious chan.
ces-Sierra Citizen, Sat.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
Notice..
Ifyou want smoke something very fine,
Then try John s. Bowman's Genuine.
NEW CORNER TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE.
ie6 Cor ID and D sts, MarysviIle
rss- THERE ARE FEW THINGS WHICH nrnrl II

e55~ THERE ARE FEW THINGS which afford us
greater pleasure than sitting down to write notice Of
the CELEBRATED HOSrETTER'S STOMACH BIT
TIERS, because fully conscious we are confer
ring public benefit and heart tells us that, by
our notices, many have been induced to take these
Bitters, and been rescued from death by Dyspepsia
DarrhGa, etc. etc. for the cure of which it is certain
The Bitters have always been known excel all other
preparatonsin the speedy cme all the diseases the
stomach is heir to and the marked favor with which
It is spoken of by those who have used them, cannot
but convince all, thatits virtues many. Try them
CAurIoN.-The genuine are put up in full quart bot
ties with the name "Dr J. Iostetter's Btters" blown
on the glass, and also stamped the cap covering
the cork, with the autograph Of H0SrETTER &
SMITH on the label. We give this caution in order
that persons may not be deceived by any of the nu
merous counterfeitS and limitations in market
Sold by the principal Druggists and first class Lii
quor Dealers and Saloon keepers
f. WIDEMANN, Dealer in Wines and Liquors
Agent at Marysville.
PARK & WHITE, Agents,
decl-lm San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

A FREE LOVE SOCIETY IN CALFoRNlA.-The
Mariposa Gazette, of Friday, has the follow
ing rather startling, item
It is astonishing how, in the outskirts of
civilization, new tangled doctrines sometimes
make progress. A Free Love Association
has been started after the manner and style
most approved, as is supposed in this town
OF Mariposa, within the past week The
male portion of the society represents Tlost of
the traders. and includes tinkers, printers,
blaeksmiths, clerks and carpenters The pro-
fesson have also fair share, but those ofthis
craft that have joined, are considered to have
done so from selfish considerations, as habeds
corPuses and nolie prosequiS will be wanted
good physician is, however. wanted and is
considered so necessary that he can obtair
salary, if be will not join the concern. The
number of members is limited, and the mas
euiine quota is at present complete but there
Is room for few more feminines, who will
t ne entered as members on early application
we commend the society, to the police and
justices Of the Peace.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

Man FOUND DEAD ON JACKSON SrREEr-SuP-
POSED VICTIM TO DRUGGING. This morning,
at about 81 o'clock. the body of man was
found lying on the sidewalk on jackson
street, between Dupont and Stockton, lifeless
and cold Capt, Sawyer and officer Hamil-
ton, who were on that beat, and who report
ed the matter to the Coroner, state that the
body was placed upon pair of old panta-
looms; one arm was in the coat sleeve, the
coat being thrown over the other arm, and
somewhat soiled with mud. We understand
Il butcher, which class of our citizens are al
ways early risers, stepped on the body as he
was hurrying his way to market, and first
gave information TO the police. A coffin was
taken to the place from undertaken Grav's
the body placed therein and conveyed to the
dead house in the basement of Mr. Gray's
building. Deceased seemed to be either an
Italian or a Portuguese, about five feet eight
or nine inches in height, dark hazel eyes
dark brown hair and whislers, the latter ex-
tending around and under the chin up to
the lower point of the ears high cheek
bones, apparently full and perfect regular
teeth and about forty years of age His
dress which was clean, except the coat, Il
black cloth frock, is of the following descrip.
ton: black cloth pants, black silk neck tie,
two under shirts, one whte-next the body
the other grey mixed; white cotton over
shirt, with linen bosom California manulac
tured imitation Vaccuna hat. There are no
marks Of violence on the body, with the eX.
ception Of a cut about an inch in length over
the corner of the left eye nearest the temple.
The body is now lying for identification. The
neighborhood where the body was found is
without doubt the very worst in San Fran
cisco, and in close proximity to whnt is
known as "Murderer's Alley" which has been
the theater of many dark and midnight deeds
of blood 1t is not improbable that the un-
fortunate man, in an evil and unguarded
moment, while under excitement from too
free 20 ations Of ardent spirits, ventured into
one of the pandemonums of that mercile+s,
graceess ncigh hborhood, and was there drug
ged. That place is in the very heart ofthe city,
and yet the infamies pract,ced there receive
an immunity which amounts almost to en-
eouragemcnt. The pecunary interests of the
property holders seem to be paramount to
the GOOD morals and fair fame of our city
S. F. Telegram, Tuesday,
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
The following are the reasons why

The following are the reasons why
FISHES Infalible Hair Restorative in its introduce
tion to the people of California; has met with uapar
alleed success.
Firsty-It never fails to restore Gray Hair to its
original color, whether Black, Brown or Auburn
Secondly-It cures Badness and removes all accu-
mutations of DanlruG and Scurf from the scalp.
Thirly-By its use, the scalp mry be kept in a
healthy conlion anl the Hair retiineI in color and
luXuriance.
Fourhy-Tn all cases this IS guaranteed. Ifa trial
fails to give satisfaction, the money will be refunded
PRIScIpAL DGP0r-l39 Sacramento st., San Francis
CO. RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
nov1 4-qr Sole Agents, Marysvlllc.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
HuMBoLpr,-The Times confirms the story

HuMBoIDr.-The Times confirms The story
of the Skeleton Man:
Weare informed by Gen. Kibbe that he
has among his prisoners an Indian which is
the most remarkable curiosity he has observ
ed among the freaks of nature. He is from
sixteen to twenty years of age, and is no
thing more than a living skeleton. The In
dians say he has always enjoyed good health,
and has never had any flesh on his homes.
The General says that an Indians hide
stretched over skeleton would be perfect
picture Of this natural curiosity.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
R. H. MCDONALD s. CO.,

Importing and Wholesale Druggists,
Have just received per clippers,
100 bbls Plaster Paris; 800 bbs water proof Cement;
80 bbls Marble Dust; 80 hbs Whiting;
80 carboys Sulph Acids; 100000 Soda Corks;
100 jars Ctric Acid; 80 bales Soda Twine;
20 bbls Irish Moss; 10 bales Fresh Hops.
with complete assortment Of Brewers. and Soda
Material to which We invite the attention of dealers
139 Street. Sacramento, by
nov1s-3m r. II. MCDONALD & co.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

TRINITY CoUNTY.-We take the annexed
items from the Trinity journal of saturday
Citizens residing on Hay Fork are endea-
vCring to make wagon road thence to w ga.
verville; the road is already made as far as
Kanaka Bar bridge. Thence the road is to
be made, leaving the old trail to the left, to
John Cars, on Hay Fork. They desire to
make a toll road, and to organize company
for that purpose. Hay Fork settlement is an
important place, with 1000 acres of produc-
tive farming land, and considerable mining
territory. They have a first rate grist mill
owned by Bayless IL IIallowell Consider
ing the Importance of the settlement, it will
pay dealers here to assist in constructing the
road.
Twenty six thousand pounds of flour ar.
rived from the Rough and Ready Mills, Scott
Valley, on Wednesday thousand more
are awaitsng transport. An immense stack
of freight, destined for Scott Valley, was re
moved from John Cole d Coz on Thursday.
What do the Yreka traders think of this
business inroad? When the road from Trim
ity Centre to Weaveryille shall have been
finished Yrela may as well settle up with
Scott Valley and bid her goodbye.
Williams Ranch, on Hay Fork, produced
1918 bushels of wheat this year; 200 of oats,
55 tons Of hay, 80 bushels of onions 300 lbs.
of potatoes, and 50 pounds superfne flour,
ground at Bayless d Halo, ellis mill, and
presented to u.s.
A gun, belonging to one of the brothers
Cooper, killed by Indians in 1852, has been
found on Wager Creek The Salmon fshe-
ries on Eel River have closed, after an un-
profitable season.
Mr. VIM. B. Hough had his collar.bone
broken at Indian Creek by piece of luming
timber, on Tuesday morning We are so in
formed by DR.. Gordon
Lew Ludwig has a Shanghai biddy that
laid l2o eggs without 81 yn fyi1g disposition
to hatch
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
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THE COMPOUND SYRUP
o SdFsaPdrjlIa, XelI01o Dock and
IOdide Of POtdSS

Is more nor less than what its name implies, each
dose of one tablespoonful contains five grains OF To-
dide of P1tass. We defy competition in this article,
our arrangements such that we get orr Sarsa-
parilla Root direct from Honduras, and Iodde Of
Potass direct from England, in large quantities; con-
sequently believe the only firm who can iur-
nish the at 81 per Dottle it can he sold
by all respectable druggists at the above price. BE
careful and get the genuine ar;cle-use none other,
and from past experience we well assured that it
will give perfect satisfaction TO every person who
may use it-7acked in aud dozen cas's, ready to
ship to any part of the country. Druggists will find
il to their advantage to sell this Sarsap1ra in pre-
ference to all others. r. HALL CO., Proprietors,
143 ond l45 Clay ST., below Montgomery,
San Francisco.
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
RICE, COFFIN & CO, Agents.
nov273m street, Marysville.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
PATENT MEDICINES.

r. IL. McDoXAID & Co, Wholesale Druggists,
130 j Street, Sacramento.
Agents for all the principal PATENT MEDICINES in
the United States. X. II MCDONALD Il CO.,
139 street, sacramento.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
TO Druggists, Physici;ams and
Traders.

TO Druggists, Physicians and
Traders.
The undersigned, Importers and Wholesale Drug
gsts keep constantly hand the largest and most
extensive assortment Of Goods, in their line, to be
found in California, which they offer to the trade at
the very lowest market prices They are also Sole
Agents for the Northern District of California for the
following Patent Medicines:
Sands StrsdpariUd,
Ayers Cherry FectOrM,
GuVsotps Yeitouo Dock and StrsapdriHd,
1vers' Cutbai9ie PiJis
Perry Ddois Pain Kt1er,
Gtdefen6urg co.'s FtmHy uedtCtnes,.
Woods Olire Pectordi,
Dr. cuttings FuAHy Medicines,
Lauran's Sciidifed cod Lirer OH
BILb0r's COd LiUer oil and Lime,
Roman Eye Btisdn,,
CGtiIiIn Ague PIts, dc.
All articles purchased from them guaranteed Of the
bestquaty; and purchases tor uls.Ah' points car
fully packed, and promptly forwarded
RICE, COFFIN CO.,
aue21-tf 81 and 20 street, Marysville.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
Campheme, lamp & Machine

900 gals best Polar Oil;
1000 gals fresh distilled Camphenc;
15,00J gals super winter strained Lard Oil;
900 gals pure Sperm Oil;
90 doz Olive Oh, quarts and pnts;
Patent Axle Grease in kegs and cans superior arcle
Camphene and Oil Wicks;
% bbls. White and common Rosin;
900 lbs. Potash
For sale at the lowest market rates.
139J st, Sacramento, by X. II. MCDONALD co.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

CS- Let no false delicacy prevent you from consult
ing DR.. CHAs. II. TOzgR of Sacramento, who has at
tended and cured many within the last four years.
and all you vino have no means to pay, can find in
him friend, who will make charges for eNamina-
tons advice. Va woull rec commend all who in
trouble to call on him: ana also look over his trea-
tise venereal in au lther part Of this paper. The
Doctors oll5e is Oh 5,Xta st.eet, between and X
Sacramento. nov4-yr
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
Sperial 1potirrs.

Agency Notice.-Mr. L. p. FISHER is our only
authorized agent in San Francisco, to receive adve.
sements, receipt for the same and to transac. busi-
ness generally for the DEMOCRAT. Omce 171% Wash
inston street. (upstars) nearly opposite Maguire's
Opera House.
IIOllOway's pills ami q Ointmcnt-IIealth.
cheerfuness, long life, depend upon the regular ac.
ton Of the digestive organs pure secretions and the
vigorous condition of the lungs AMI the nerves Al,
these lons Of the system are secured by the use
Of the above remedies sllI 50 Maiden Lane. \. Y
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08

Syrup of fclio>v Dock, snrsapHrilIn, and
IOdide of Potash.
Iwouldinform my patrons and friends that can
guarantee my Concentrated Syrup of Yellow Dock
Sarsapara and Iodide Of Potash, 'as the very best
preparation ofSarsaparlla now in use.
We simply ask trial of this medicine. 1t is fur
nshed to the trade in boxes, containing one doz bot
ties each, and suppledupon the most avorableterms
Ample directions accompany each bottle.
Apply to S. 4. WATTS,
Wholesale Druggist
Firststrcet, Mtrysyle.
For sale by E. e. oPENCE,
je5tf Druggist, ~ Main street, Nevada.
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
Mistellaneous.
MUSIC for the MILLION

II ENRX WHLEH 1 WIS most respect -sniSu
Il Il fully announces TO the citizens of Ma A4L
rysyille and its vicinity that he is prepared to Fae
furnish any number of Instruments Of Music, GDSgH
for Balls Parties, Serenales, Professions, &C. &C. at
the shortest notice, and most reasonable terms
Orders left at the What Cheer House, corner Of ID
street and Maiden Lane will be promptly atteuded
nOv3o-my
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
LOST.

C77-zvzv-za ON NOVEMBER 3Oth, n BLACK PORTE
If NM MONIA, containing SI7O, in gold coin,
ll# E@@ mostly twenty dollar pieces. 1t also con-
u-..s-4AS tanned some notes with the signers' names
torn of. The finder, by leaving IT at the DEMOCRAT
office, will be suitably rewarded, decl-6H"
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
Dissolution.
SOIREE DANSANTE.

Z V MONS AND MADAM PERI will give ( 81
364yvAthrir first - o H q . at Yuba SXyVA
TassSLL:SCity, on WEDNESDA Y EVENING, $50
December the Sth. TICKETS $2 90 ~
To be had from Mr.. Fronol, at Yuba City, and from
Peri n. B.--No tickets sold at the door decl-td
Daily national Democrat., 1858-12-08
Premium Hair Tonic.

Warranted to restore Grey Hairs to their origi-
nal COLOR and thin decayed hairs to their youthful
luxuriance and beauty. Also, to cure, electually,
Scurf and DandruiT. Reasons why it should be used
in preference to any other preparation for the hair;
First-One bottle will restore grey hairs to their
original Color.
Second-One half bottle viii cure the worst case Of
DandruT
Third-There is no oil in this preparation, and Will
not soil the finest linen.
This is chemical preparation nul has hecN manu-
facured for many years in the Atlantic States and is
offered to 'he public and guaranteed as the best Hair
Restorative now In use.
e2fS- This Hair Tonic was awarded special diplo-
ma at the State Fair, Marysville, August
Manufactured only at the Drug Store Of
s. T. WATTS, Marysvlle.
And sold by f. T. SPENCE, Nevada.
DR.. w. z. FLINT, Forbestown.
nov2S-my CLARK & GIBSON, Eageviile