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Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
COMMON COUNCIL.
SPECIAL MEETING.

MONDAY EVENING, Nov. 14th.
Present, His Honor the Mayor, aud Aldermen
Davis, Covilaud, Ellison, Welsh, Fowler. Love.
Tennent, Eshom, Otis, Mann and Jewett
Report Of the committee ON Streets and Roads
read and received
Report ofFmance Committee received.
Communication from City Attorney received
favoring the power of the Council to improve
streets once graded, and that the city had to pay
for conducting water from pipes
Committee on Streets and Roads authorized to
advertise for proposals to build back sewer on
street, between the north corner of Third street
and north corner Of Fourth street, work to be
done in 80 days after signing the contract
Resolution authorizing warrant for 81 900 in
favor of 5. Z. Wells, for services as assessor for
1859.
Resolution authorizing Com. on streets and
roads to have culvert or openings across third
street, on the west line of Maiden Lane and that
the cham gang be employed to do it. Adopted.
Resolution authorizing Commissioner streets
and roads to have wooden crossings on the line
OF street across 9th, west side one on the line
OF 9th across + street. south side and one on the
line of E across 5th, west side, and one on the
east line Of 9Th, across 9th street, and that the
chain gang do the WORK.
Above resolution adopted.
Resolution authorizing Chief Engineer to order
the Warren Engine now located on Third street,
between ID and High streets, to be removed to the
| engine house in the room formerly occupied by
the Salamander Hook and Ladder Co. and to no
tty said Company that the city will not pay any
rents after Dec. LIST, 1859. Adopted.
Resolutions authorizing Committee on Streets
and Roads to construct cross-wak across d ST.
on the north line of Fourth ST. Said walk to bt
constructed by chain gang.
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Pub
lie Buildings to have the Station House and
grounds aud privy cleaned out. Adopted.
Resolution authorizing Chief Engineer to sell
! the truck Of the late Salamander Hook and Lad
der Company. Laid on the table.
Petition of f. Quaey to establish and keep a
| pistol gallery, granted.
Motion that the report Of the examining COM
mittee in relation to the petition of Mt. Olivet
Church be taken from the table and referred back
to the same committee, with instructions to as
certain at what yearly sum the basement of said
church can be leased for school purposes for col
ored children. Adopted.
Resolution in relation to the City's graveling
streets taken up, authorizing Committee on
Streets and Roads to advertise torproposals to do
the samoa thousand loads to be hauled for the
! purpose each load to contain 45 bushels, prspo-
sails to be opened on or before the 18th of this
month. Adopted.
Resolution instruc ing Committee on Fire and
Water to have water conducted from street pipes
into such ciserns as are located in immediate vi
cinity of the same. Adopted
Sundry bills read and referred to Finance Com
mttee.
Council adjourned till Saturday evsning, at
o'clock
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
Spetial 9utirrs.
SPECIAL NOTICE

AT the Agricultural Fair Of the Northern District OF
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded to NJ
IANSCOM for the best DAGUERREorYPEs, AMBRorYPRs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (rhe editor Of the Democrat
to the contrary Notwithstanding For proof see List
of Awards certified by Executive Committee and for
further proof call and see the Pictures, at 33 ID
Street, opposite Wells, Fargo Co.'S Express olhJe
N. B.-Superlor Pictures taken as cheap al
any other room. sepl5.my
HalI's ssHrsapariila, yellow DOciS and
Iodi1e of Potass-Admirabe as a Restorative and
PURIFIER of the BLOOD. It cleanses the System
of all morbid and Impure matter removes blotches
pimpes and scorbutic eruptions from the skin; re-
stores vitality to and strengthens the system
For rheumatism, Lumbago and Gout, it is unequaled
Sold by druggists generally at 81.
L. HALL CO., Proprietors,
143 ana 1i5 Clay street,
sepl3-6m Below Montgomery.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

THE ATTEMPTED MURDER.-John Hazen.
the German who was arrested on Friday
night for attempt to murder james Ashbury.
at the Two Mile House on the telegram
road, says that his accompee was German
named George Keller, n man about % wears
of age, feet inches high with blue ewes.
light hair, and weighs about 1870 ponnds.
They met in this city on Friday morning,
and conversed about the matter, and deliber
ately laid their plans for tho murder and
robbery, v,-Sdc STANDARD.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
NOtice.

THNIIE undersigned will receive proposals until SAT-
Il URDAY Nov. 10Th, 1889, at o'clock p. m, for
the necessary excavation, building Of brick sewer
the west side Of street from the north line Of Sd
street to the north line of 4th street. in accordance
with plans and specifications on file in the City Sur
veyors office; the work to be completed within thirty
days from the signing of the contract Proposals
win be received for the performance Of the whole work
separate proposals be presented for the neces-
sary excavation, and for the brick work required.
p. X. FOWLER,
JOSHUA DAVIS,
nov15 Com. Streets and Roads
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

DOUGLAS IN INDIANA-The Democracy of
Montgomery county, Indiana, lately held one
of the largest Conventions ever held in that
county The following resolution was passed:
ReSolued, That no power can or ought to
prevent the people of the Territories from
passing such laws upon the subject of slavery
as they deem proper and that by this we
mean to assert the doctrine of popular sover.
ty as it was understood by James Buchanan
in 1856, and now heroically maintained bv
Stephen A. Douglas.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

MOSES STAFFORD. laborer, went to the house
If Patrick Walsh in New York, and demand
ed money of Mrs. Walsh to bury his dead
child. Being refused, he stabbed her in the
abdomen, indicting q mortal wound. Walsh,
hearing his wife scream, ran into the room,
when he too was badly stabbed by Stafford
The woman will probably die, but there is
chance thut the man win recover. The mur-
derer was arrested after desperate resist.
ance.-Ne,c York Paper.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
Approved May 31st, 1859.
WIN. SINGER,
les Mayor

Jeo mayor.
A N ORDINANCE to provide for the Iicens-
N ing OF Auctioneers and to define their duties and
liabilities.
The Mayor and Common Council of Marysvills do
ordan as follows:
Section 1T shall be the duty Of every person pur
suing the business or calling Of an Auctioneer, within
this city, before the sale of any real personal prop
ery ct public auction, TO procure license therefor
from The City Marshal, as hereinafter provided.
Section 2.-Auctloneers whose monthly sales shall
amount to $4,000 and upwards, shall pay license
OF S75 per month. Auctoneers whose monthly sales
shall amount to $4,000 and less than $4,000, shall
pay a license of $50 per month. Auct oneers whose
ronthy sales shall amount to $1,000 and less tan
$4,000, shall pay license of $25 per month. Auc-
tioneers whose monthly sales shall amount to $4,000
and less than $4,000, shall pay license OF $l5 per
month. Auctioneers whose monthly sales shall amount
to less than $4,000, shall pay license Of $40 per
month.
Section 9.-For the purpose Of ascertaning the
amount and class of license to be collected, shall be
the duty OF every Auctoneer to make out under oath,
and present to the City Clerk, (who hereby author
lied 10 administer such OATH the first Monday in
each month"; statement of all sales at public auction
made by him. for the account, or by authority OF
himself, within the city, during the preceding month,
specifying the days of SALE and the amount of each
sale; and within three days thereafter, he shall pro-
from the City Marshal license Of the class pro-
portoned to the total amount Of such sales.
Section 4.-Auctioneers already established in bu-
siness SHALL for the first month after the passage of
this ordinance, procure license Of the class propor
toned to the amount Of their sales during the prece
sworn statement of the party applying for such liz
cense.
Section 5.--Any person being Auctoneer, or
acting in such capacity, who shall neglect or refuse to
comply WITH who shall directly or indirectly violate
the provisions Of this ordnance shall upon conviction
thereof in any court of competent jurisdiction, be
fined not less than twenty dollars than hve
hundred dollars and in default Of payment of such
| hne, shall be imprisoned for period not exceeding
| rinety days, at the discretion of the Court.
| Section 6.-This Ordinance shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage aud all ordinances
and parts Of ordinances in conflict with the provisions
ofths Ordinance hereby repealed; Provided, how
ever. that all rights acquired under the said ord
| nances, are hereby saved and continued.
| hereby certify the above and foregoing to be al
ordinance passed by the Common Council Of the city
of Marysvile their last meeting August 2Tth, 1859
| ...... In witness whereof hereto set my hnnc
| L. g.. and afix the corporate seal of said city
'''''' this 29th day of August, A. d. 1859.
TH0S. L. PARISH, City Clerk.
Approved Goth, 1852 VIM SINGER,
au30-lw Mayor.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

BusTs OF BRoDERIcK. Two life-like busts
Of the departed Senator may be seen at the
Gem Saloon, on D. street They were left
here for exhibition by Mr.. John Fisher, Of
Sacramento, who is agent for the sale of the
busts. He will be in town for day or two,
and those desiring copies can obtain them.
The bust is by P. J. Devine, one of the best
artists in the United States. Every Ocquain-
tance Of Mr.. Broderck who has seen it pro-
nounces tia perfect likeness, and we individ
ually confirm the general verdict
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
DISTRICT COURT--November Term,
Hon. S. NJ Bliss, JUDGE.

NOVEMBER IA, 1859.
Gushee & Curtis VS.. Beach. Twenty days
granted to defendant to file answer
0'Connor VS.. Chapman. Motion to relax costs
argued and submitted.
Mott VS.. Smith. Motion of defendant to relax
costs granted
Palmer VS.. McCaferty. Ordered that receiver
file his report by the 9TH of December.
Groves VS.. Walton. Leave to defendant to file
amended answer. Demurrer to answer argued
and submitted
Jones ct. al. vs. Ludlcy ct al. Argued and
submitted.
Messmore vs. Forsyth. Demurrer argued and
overruled Ten days to defendant to answtr.
Colptun vs. His Creditors. Decree entered.
Court adjourned till ten O'Clock tomorrow
morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

TENHE SUBSCRIBER once more comes before the
Il public, having returned to his old business, and
invites his friends to the
ORLEANS REST 4 URANT,
On ID STREET, next door to the St. Nicholas and
nearly opposite the Theater where he is prepared to
supply the wants OF the resident and travelling public
with MEALS AT FIFTY CENTS.
FRESH OYSTERS served in every style
All the Deicacies of the market constantly on hand,
Families supplied with OYSTERS and everything
in the market at all hours.
The undersigned would respectfully solicit con-
tinuance Of the share of patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon him by the citizens OF Marysvle and the
public generally. JOHN LOWERY,
oc15my Proprietor.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

STAGE REGULATIONS On and after to day,
says the Hydraulic Press of Saturday last,
the Nevada stage will leave at noon. The
Forest City stage will leave at the same
hour. Owing to the bad condition of the
roads the Marysville stage does not arrive
here until late in the afternoon. 1t proceeds
to Cumptonvlle as usual, Thomas Columbia
Hill and Cherokee stage departs every morn
ing at seven o'clock Smiths French Corral
Express makes daily trips as usual.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

Rich QUARTZ IN BUrrE.-The Butte Demo-
crat is informed that the Butte Table Noun
tain consolidated mining company have quite
recently discovered some very rich rock in
their main tunnel. The rock appears to be
about one third quartz and two thirds slate,
mixed with the sulphate of iron. 1t is said
TO assay from sixty to fifteen hundred dollars
to the ton
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

THE GREAT Observation-Disclosures from Eng
land state that the steamship Great Eastern
had reached Holyhead. Her performance
throughout was said to be successful. Dur
ing the run from Portland she showed only
moderate speed, and doubts are expressed of
her being dispatched on the proposed Ameri-
can trip this season.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

FROM THE NORTHERN CoAsT.-The steamers
Brother Jonathan and Columbia arrived at
San Francisco Sunday. with dates from Port
land to the Sth inst There was good deal
of excitement in regard to the newly discov-
cred mines in Washington Territory The
steamboat Caledonia, plying in northern
waters is supposed to be lost with all hands
on board. No negotiations in regard to San
JuAn leland had taken place.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

Mr.. La MOUNTAINS late disastrous voyage
has not shaken his faith in the theory of a
permanent easterly current He says that SO
long as they remained above the strata of
clouds which hung over mile deep, and
within five hundred feet of the earth, they
travelled in a direction north of east. Every
time they descended, they were carried on
the opposite angle.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

GENERAL JACKSON ScHooLMAsrER.- Who
would have thought it? 1t is nevertheless
true that Old Hickory began his career as
teacher Of an "Old Field School" in South
Carolina, and in that vocation earned the
money which supported him while he studied
law. This is one among the many curioue
and unexpected facts presented in Mr.. Par
tons forthcoming life Of General jackson. the
first volume of which is now in the hands of
the printer Many eminent Americans have
Legun life as teachers, but we hardly expec
ted to find the indomitable hero of New Or
leans added to the list.-N. 0. Bulletin
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

GAME IN PLAoER.-We understand, says
the Courier, that the late storm has driven
the deer and other game from the higher
in the hills near the line of the snow are hav-
ing a good time at the favorite and exciting
sport of chasing and killing them.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

CHARGES AGAINST CLEReYMAx-A coun-
ell of Ministers of the Christian Baptist per
suason, was held lately to investigate the
following charges made against Rev. S. r.
Sweetman, of Mass:
The publication of an unchristian and un
clerical pamphlet; making false representa-
tions to a Bristol chaFch, in order to hurry
it into closing bargain; borrowing a shirt
and not returning it; sermon stealing, and
advertising for a wife while his third one
was still living.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

A NEW Mining District has just been form.
ed in Nevada county, under the name of the
Urisko District, bounded, says the Hydraulic
Press, by Grizzly Canon on the north, Sacks
Ranch on the east, the center of the Ridge on
the south, and Little Grass Valley on the
west; the dimensions being some three miles
long by two or more wide. The western
boundary of the district is about three miles
from Cherokee and six or seven from North
San Juan. The district will give employ
ment to everal hundred miners, and by an
other year will be known as settlement of
much consequence. A trading post is soon
to be established there, and a site has been
selected for future village. to be called
UriskO. About twenty cabins are scattered
through the woods now, tenanted by persons
who are running tunnels. Water will be
supplied in abundance, when needed, by the
Eureka Lake Ditch, at the rate af l6a cents
per inch after the lst of January.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

The great trotting match over the Eclipse
Course, N. Y, between Brown Dick and
George NJ. Patehen, in harness, came off on
the 18th October, and was won by the for
ner in three straight heats. Time: 2:2S-
2:254-2:2s. Brown Dick is now offered to
match against ary horse on the turf, except
Flora Temple, for $4,000.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

The peace negotiations in the Zurich Con-
ference are said to be making but little pro-
gress. prolongng of the Conference is an
ticipated. The difficulties which hinder the
adjustment have not been settled, and it is
considered doubtful when the treaty will be
signed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
Postponed.

On account of the weather, the party advertised to
be given at the North Honcut House, the 0rovile
road, the 10th inst, has been postponed till FRI
DAY EVENING. November 18th noY1O-td
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

THE Washington correspondent of the
New York Post says that quite large num-
Der of the members elect of the new Con
gress propose to eschew hotel life and keep
their own houses.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

MULES DEAD FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE Sc
WERE WEArnER.-Three of Capt. Rosseter's
train mules died last week. They had just
returned from ike Eureka Mills, where they
had been with freight. The Captain informs
us that the storm was one of the severest
known for many years, and that the rain,
seet and snow caused the death of the ami
mails. The mules were in good condition,
but never having endured the severe storms
of this region they were not able to stand
the hardship like the cid pack.mues that
had passed several winters in this snowy
part -MoUntain Messenger.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

The servant girls in New York city have
ttruck for higher wages-they want $40 a
month. The journal of Commerce says it is
in consequence Of assessments for the new
Fourth Avenue Cathedral.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

A Mr. West of Bradford, n H., has been
muleted in the sum of $40O for breaking a
promise of marriage made to a widow, resi-
dent of Lowell. Both of the susceptible
parties have seen upwards of fifty summers
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

SENATOR Foor has presented to the United
States Circuit and District Courts for the
District of Vermont his entire law, Congress
siOual and miscellaneous library, consisting of
about TWO thousand volumes.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

Tue Wilmington (Del) Republican ridi-
cues the statement of the Philadelphia pa
pers concerning the water gas experiment.
1t says it was decided failure, gave very
poor light, and emitted horrible odor.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

A DISPATCH from Kalamazoo, Michigan
says that great trotting match for the citi-
xen's purse of $4,000 came off on the l7tl
of October. Flora Temple won in three
heats, making the best time on record
2:22t 2221; 2:I9A
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

TIE Folsom Express remarks. that por-
tion of the lower part of that town under
which the miners have tunneled, begins to
cave in; one house dropped down; and
another is now being drawn over to the upper
part Of the town.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

A desperate fight occurred at Reed Marsh,
Nash county, North Carolina, one day last
week, between Mr.. j. w Hamlet and his
dogs and three negroes armed with scythe
blades. A regular battle took place, which
resulted in the death of one dog and the
manning of second, the serious shooting of
one of the negroes in the head; one through
the knee, and it is supposed fatal cutting of
the third. Mr.. IL. was uninjured.
Journal.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

The BIBLE QUESTION IN NEW YoRK.-By n
rule in the New York School Board. all the
schools must be opened by reading selections
from the Bible. This not having been done
in the schools of the Fourth, Sixth and Four
teenth Wards during the past month. the
President of the Board deducted from the
pay roll the salary of all the Principals in
these wards, taking the ground that, as the
duty of opening the schools devolved upon
the Principals, they alone are responsible for
the violation of the rule.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
Gitp Ordinances.

A " ORDINANCE for the levy Of the City
thereof.
The Common Council Of Marysvllle do Ordain as fol-
lows
ARTICLEI.
section There shall be and is hereby levied on
an property real az personal, within the limits
of the city, made taxable by law Tor state purposes
tax OF scveny-hve cents each one hundred dollars
OF the Assessors value Of such property for
purposes 4 the city, for the present fiscal year
Section 2-There shall be and is hereby levied On
all property, real and personal, within the limits Of
tax of twenty five cents on each one hundred dollars
of the assessed value of such property for Common
School purposes.
Section 8.-There shall be and IS hereby levied on
all property, real and PERSONAL within the limits OF
the city, made taxable by law for State purposes tax
Of thirty-sx cents each hundred dollars OF the
assessed value Of such property for the payment Of
the interest the funded Indebtedness Of the city
Of Marysvlle'' for the year A. d. 1860.
ARTICLE IL.
Section 1.-All monies collected under the provis-
Ions OF Section 2, Article !, Of this Ordinance, shall
be set apart and kept by the City Treasurer for tbs
payment Of the expenses and maintenance Of the
Common Schools in the city, and shall be styled the
Common Sch 1ol Fund.
Section All monies collected under the p, shaII
ions OF Section Of Article Of this Ordinanceor the
oe set ana kept by the City Treasurer, fof Ma
| payment OF the funded Indebtedness Of the city
rysvie, and shah be styled the Interest Fund rovs-
Section 3.-The City Treasurer is hereby empowered
and directed, fast he shall receive money for tax
levied under the provisions Of Sections and OF
Article l of this Ordinance, to pay the same TO the
Funding Commissioners Of the city Of Marysvne, un-
til he shall have paid the of sixteen thousand,
four hundred and seventy dollars charging interest
fund with the same, which amount shall be paid back
into the General and Common School Funds, respec-
tvely from the tax levied by this Ordinance for the
payment of said interest.
Section All monies collected under the provis-
ions of Section l of Article Of this Ordinance, and
all other derived from Licenses, Wharfage
from any other source, shall be set apart and styled
the General Fund.- and all such amounts collected and
paid into the said General Fund, Is hereby appropria
ted for the payment Of the general expenses of the
city.
Section 5.-An Ordinances parts Of Ordinances
in conflict with this Ordinance be and the same are
hereby repealed.
hereby certify the above to be true and correct
copy of an ordinance passed by the Common Council
Of the city of Marysve in special session, May 30tA
1859.
...... In witness whereof I hereto set my hand
L. s.. and atiX the corporate seal of said city,
- this 31st day of May A. d. 1859
TH0S. L. PARISH, City Clerk.
Approved May 31st, 1859.
VIM. SINGER,
faQ
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

--LATEST accounts from Leavenworth sta to
that a mining party had arrived from Pixies
Peak, with 100000 in dust.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

Ok the 2lst ult. the Dupont powder mills
at Wilmington, Delaware, exploded. Seven
men were killed
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

II is understood that eighteen miles of rail
road from Folsom to Auburn will be open
for the cars by the first of January.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

KNIenT's Observation-Disclosures is improving
at Knights Landing, and several fine dwell
ing houses are being erected.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

AT San Francisco on Sunday, the proceed
ings in honor of the German roet Schiller
commenced.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

THERE will be turkey shooting match at
Orleans Flat, Nevada county, on the 22d
Esd and oath of the present month.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

J. NJ Bailhache has laid petition before
the Sonoma Board of Supervisors, asking a
license to erect bridge across Russian river.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15

SuIcIDE-D. G. Cowan committed suicide
In "eaverville on Thursday He was n
victim of intemperance.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-15
A dispatch from Boston, Oct. 10Th, saws

A convention of persons opposed to all the
present political State organizations, was held
in Faneuil Hall to-day, and nominated Geo.
N. Briggs, of Pitts6eld, for Governor, In.
crease Sumner, of Great Darlington, for
Lieutenant Governor, and full ticket of
minor State officers. The convention was
thinly attended, and attracted very little in
terest