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Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
The San Francisco and MarysviIle Rail-
road.

The public are already aware that the Con
tractor for the building of this road, d. c.
Haskin. Esq. has returned from his trip to
the Atlantic States and England. He has
been gone some fourteen months, not having
designed to be absent more than eight or ten
Owing to the war ferment in Europe, how
ever, he was detained some months longer.
He has had great success in his efforts, and
we are happy to announce to our readers
that he has made negotiations for the sale of
a sufficient number Of the bonds of the Com
pany to complete one quarter of the Road.
1t will take some little time to transmit the
bonds to England, but the money will be
forthcoming without the possibility of fail
ure Since Mr. Haskin left England, the same
parties have written to him desiring a fur
ther purchase Of the bonds of the Company,
and he will probably give them favorable
answer in due time. At present, his nego
tiations are ample for the prosecution OF the
work in hand While the transmission of the
bonds negotiated is going on, any assistance
that the friends of the road may choose to
give will of course expedite the construction
of the road.
In addition to the sale of these bonds, Mr..
Haskin has contracted for the iron and roll
ing stock necessary to complete one quarter
of the road. His contract requires him to
finish the distance between this place and the
Sacramento river by April next, and the bal
ance of it in two years This he is now en-
abled to do, and he assures the public, with
the utmost confidence, that the cars will be
running to Knights Landing on the Saera-
mento river, thus connecting us with uninter-
rupted navigation all the year round by the
time designated, to.wit: the month of April
Cooper, Hewett & Co, of New York and
the Bay State Mills furnish the iron; Dan
forth, Cooke d Co. of Patterson, New Jersey,
the engines; and Eaton, Gilbert d Co. of
Troy, New York, the cars.
As to any further details, we are authori-
zed to say that Mr. Haskin will take pleasure
in answering any inquiries in his office which
may be made by parties who are not aetuated
by mere idle curiosity.
Now, that Mr.. Haskin has returned with
intelligence of so cheering a character, it is to
be hoped that the people generally will lend
their aid in expediting this great and impor
taut enterprise to Marysville. The energies
of the community should be concentrated up
on this work. As to the road to Folsom, it
is unworthy of a moments consideration by
the side of the San Francisco and Marysville
Railroad for the latter is the sure guarantee
of our citys prosperity while the former is
only means of building up and benefiting
Sacramento at our expense. No true friend
of Marysvile can hesitate in case of this
kind as to which enterprise he should foster
and encourage.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

A ST. LOUIS correspondent of San Fran
cisco paper, writing on the sth of September
says of Senator Douglas:
On the 4th he started from Washington on
his western tour, and all along the route he
has met with fattering and enthusiastic re-
ceptions. He addressed an immense con-
course of people in Pittsbrug, on the 9th inst
and again at Columbus, Ohio, last evening.
To day he is to make great speech at Gin
cinnati and thence go on to Chicago for the
purpose of attending the National Fair, which
opens on Monday next.
Since the date of my last have visited
several places in Illinois, and was astonished
at the hold he has made upon the people Of
that State. Their love for him amounts tc
idolatry. The leading politicians say that
he is the only man claiming to be a Democrat
who can by any possibility carry that State
at the ensuing Presidential Election.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
The Issue for 1860.

The true Democracy of the country, pro-
vided it prevails in the Charleston Conven-
ton, will have, we think, an easy victory IN
the coming contest of 1860 The RepuOh-
cans will, in that case. make the issue which
will be presented, and it will be a direct war
upon slavery wherever it exists, whether IN
the States or Territories, according to the
programme of Seward and Lincoln. This
will be the issue, because Of the broad, hber-
al and conservative ground assumed by the
Douglas party. But, if the Lecompton
slave code faction prevail in the Convention,
then the issue will be made by the South,
and the North will be upon the defensive,
thus giving the latter a great advantage in
the conflict. To nominate Lecompton man
for the Presidency would be to indorse a
slave code, and this would be making open
and direct war against free labor, which
would of course arouse all Ethe prejudices
and animosities of the North. While the
Northern people would be willing to let
slave and free labor depend upon the will of
the majority in the Territories, they would
never consent that Congress should diserim-
mate in favor of slave labor as against free,
and thus force upon the majority institutions
to which they were violently opposed. As
long as the North acts upon the defensive,
the sympathies of the masses will be with
her. but, if Douglas is nominated by the
Charleston Convention, she cannot possibly
be on the defensive, because the Douglas
platform gives her an equal chance in the es'
tablishment of her peculiar Institutions
We are very proud to see that the South
is beginning to take the same views Of her
own interest, and we have but little doubt,
since the arrival of the late steamer, that
Douglas will be the nominee of the Charles
ton Convention.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
What the South will Stand.

1t is well known that Senator Hammond
has declared that "he did not think, on the
issue of the election of an Abolitionist, the
great body of the South would 90 out of the
Union; but, if this were followed by a sec
ond election of the same kind he thought
they would" Some of the Southern fire
eaters have berated Senator Hammond quite
bitterly for leaking out this secret They
preferred that the North should think that
secession was Immediately to take place
upon the election of a Republican President,
for in the South Republican and Abolitionist
are Synonymous terms But, Hammond is
noted for telling what he thinks, and no pru-
dental motives can suppress the native frank
ness Of his nature. He declared his honest
convictions, and outraged many of his South.
ern friends exceedingly, when he asserted
what they all very well knew that the Le-
compton Constitution was a fraud and an
iniquity, and ought to have been kicked out
of Congress. He not only asserts what he
believes, but he is amply able to measure the
signs of the times, and to guage the spirit of
the Southern people.
For our own part, we do not wish to see
the soundness of his judgment tested, by the
election of a Republican President. On the
contrary, we desire to see the election of a
man like Stephen A. Douglas, whose broad
conservatism of character and principle will
satisfy the whole Union.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

A MAN named James Rainsford died in the
Sacramento Station House on Sunday night
He was, says the Standard, utterly nerveless,
and reduced in flesh to such degree that he
might properly be termed liAng skeleton.
He fingered though the night and about l
o'clock on Saturday morning he died, in ut
ter oblivion of what was passing around him.
He was from Buffalo N. " and had former
ly been a respectable and energetic business
man.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

An CHoNG was arrested, yesterday, fol
furious riding but, it appearing the horse
upon which he was mounted, was beyond his
control, and he in no manner responsible for
its antics upon the street, he was discharged.
All Chong was, with the balance of his
countrymen celebrating the Feast of the
Dead, and was on his way to the cemetery
with load of provisions for some defunct
relative, when his horse became unruly and
made off with John at rate which the law
does not allow. John was rightly discharged
without trial, and dead man saved from
starvation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
Fatal Accident at San Juan.
Nonrn SAN LrAN. Oct. 3. 1859.

NORTH SAN JUAN, Oct. 3, 1859.
Ed. NATIONAL DEMOCRAT Another of
those fearful and fatal accidents occurred in
this place, by the caving of bank in "Eure'
ka Claims" ON Saturday. Three men were
overwhelmed, and, when taken out, two,
Thos Platt and Mr.. Eggertson, were liteless,
William Chandler evinced some evidences of
life, and, by prompt and energetic means,
was restored and is now doing we'll
1t is great misfortune that miners In
their enthusiastic pursuit for gold, become
reckless of their lives and rush headlong into
danger This wholesale loss of life must be
attributed in a great degree to want of cau-
tion. J. n W.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

MISSIONARIES FOR JAPAN.-The North Car
oliua Christian Advocate states that five mis-
sionaries from the Southern Methodist Church
will sail for Japan in November, including
Rev. NJ. L. Wood, of the North Carolina Con
ference; Rev. Mr. Allen, of the Georgia Con-
ference; Rev. Mr.. Stewart, of the Tennessee
Conference, and two ministers from the Mem.
phis Conference.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04


CONVENTION OF JUsuoEs.-This convention
was held, yesterday. at the Court House
Judge Lindley presiding-for the election of
Associate justices. The ballots were as fol-
lows:
First ballot-Burns, 8; Merrill, Kellog
3; Ashford s McNutt ,; Mckenzie Rand
81 Autenheimer l.
j. L. Ashford was declared elected.
Second ballot Burns 5 Kellog l; Rant
4; McNutt l; Autenheimer q Mckenzie l.
No election.
Third ballot-Burns 4; Kellogg l; Rand
4; McNutt l; Autenheimer 2; Mckenzie l;
Lotion 1.
No election.
Fourth ballot-Burns 6; Rand A. Auten-
heimer g.
No election.
Fifth ballot-Burns 6; Rand 2; Autenheim-
or A; Kyle l.
No election.
Sixth ballot-Burns I; Kellogg .; Auten-
heimer 4.
Burns declared duly elected.
Thus j. L. Ashford (Lecompton) and Wal
ter Burns Douglas are the Associate JUS
tices
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

FIREMEN's ELEorIoN.-An election of the
Fire Department ofthis city took place, last
evening, for Chief Engineer and First and
Second Engineers. The vote stood as fol
lows:
For Chief Engineer-P. j. Welsh, 76 H
Leland, 55; NJ. D. Dobbins, 80; Charles
Andres, l.
For First Assistant. w. Curtis IA ia
cob Knorsa, 81; G. B. Mcclellan, 64
For Second Assistant-John Barbee, 81
II. w. Luhrs, 76.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

THE HEsPERIAN for October may be found
on the counter of Randall d Co. or G. Amy.
1t is as usual beautifully gotten up and con-
tains much excellent reading matter 1t is a
magazine which should periodically adorn
the table Of every intelligent lady in the
country
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

The immigration continues to pour in with
out abatement and the late arrivals are,
generally, in much better circumstances than
the earlier ones, composed mostly of disap-
pointed Pixies Peakers. The citizens of Hon.
ey Lake boast that women and children are
as plenty in the valley as in the Eastern
Arqus.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
MARYSvILLE.
TUESDAY MORNING, OCT. 18th.

FAvoRs-We have received from J. W,
Sullivan, News Agent at san Francisco, a
copy of the London Illustrated News, and a
liberal supply of Atlantic papers, brought by
the last steamer.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

The crops in some portions of Washington
Territory, have suffered much from late rains
The Olympia Pioneer of the 2Sd ult, says;-
The rain Of week before last had already
caused much grain to sprout, and that Of the
present week we fear will wind up the farm
ing operations of many farmer the present
year. Some grain is still standing. The
season is unprecedently late.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

PHToE OF PAssAGE.-The agents of the Gar
rison steamer have fixed the prices of pas
sage on the 9th inst as follows: First cabin.
upper saloon, Sl07; second cabin, main sa-
LOOM SS2; do, stateroom, S64; steerage, S87
% cts, which prices include all taxes.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

TnE Olympia Pioneer and Democrat of the
2Sd ult., says that the Mocah tribe of Ind-
ans again made an attack upon the fishing
station at Neah Bay. Mr.. Il. A. Webster. Of
the firm of Webster 4 Strong, was attacked
by number of that tribe and severely man
gled and beaten with rocks, and then drag
ged some 800 yards to the beach. Whilst
making demonstrations with their knives.
which induced Mr. w. to believe they were
about to take his life, brother of Mr.. WIS
and another gentleman made their appear
ance, when the towards instantly took to
their canoe. Mr. Webster's injuries were SO
serious as to confne him to his bed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

CmNAMES WIDE AwAKE.-Only one China
man arrived by ship from China lately to
Vancouver Island, to the great surprise and
disappointment Of the merchants of that
place who expected to do lively trade with
the new comers.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

The Philadelphia Press admires Edwin
Booths Iago, and says Of Edwin himself
"His wellcut Italian face, with expressive
eyes and eloquent lips, reminds one of the
early pictures of the first Napoleon as First
Consul
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

A ErrrLE girl fell fifty feet from the win
dow of house in Cincinnati, struck on dog
which was standing on the sidewalk, and
escaped almost unhurt. The breath was
nearly knocked out of the dogs body, but
he soon recovered
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

DEATH OF A LEGISLATOR. Thomas
Robertson, an old resident of Coloma, died at
that place Sunday morning lie was mem
Der elect of the Legislature.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

Pixies PEAK.-A Denver City correspon-
dent of the Missouri Republican, writing
August 9th, says:
There are several thousand men in the
mountains at this time, the majority of whom
are prospecting. There is no doubt but gold
exists everywhere within a hundred miles of
Denver. The earth and rocks are impregna-
ted with the glittering metal wherever they
have been examined. The miners have all
established claims that will pay proftably
for working, but they have spent most Of
their time in searching for "dggings" that
would pay better than those already dscov-
cred
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

The New York Times gives a summary of
twenty seven cases of suicide which occurred
in different parts of the Union during the
month of August, together with the particu-
lars
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
SAN JUAN IsLAND.-A correspondent of the

SAN JUAN IsLAND.-A correspondent of the
Steilacoom Herald, of September 10th, writ
ing from San Juan Island, says:
We are now making Notifications and en-
trenchments, to enable us to hold our posi-
tions against much larger force than John
Bull has at this part of the world. The
town or city of San Juan, which consisted,
when we arrived, of one tent, now contains
some ten or fifteen buildings, consisting of
stores, bake houses. dwellings, &c. If the
town should continue to grow as fast for
three months to come, it will undoubtedly
be the largest city in Washington Territory.
There is room for many splendid farms upon
this island, yet to be taken up
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

AN Indiana editor says "Mrs. Swisshelm is
fierce old hen"
No doubt she'll come to the scratch-
Louisville Journal.
Yes, with taI0nS to match,
Such workmen as no Prentice matches
Should we meet you these
Say good by to your hair,
For It's you who will then 60 to scratches.
Jane q. .So0iSshelna
We can only answer our fair contemporary
in kindred poetry, which we trust will nail
our friendship more strongly than any de
monstration, "pugnis ct calculus =
My pretty Jane, my dearest Jane,
All, never look so shy,
But meet me in the sanctum, Jane.
When the Aagon's filled with rye.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

CHINESE CUsroM-Y Yesterday was the great
day of the Chinese for feasting the dead. Ac-
cordingly, a large portion of the Chinese
population turned out, in wagons and upon
horseback, and loaded down with provisions,
making their way to the Cemetery where lie
their dead relatives and friends Curiously
cut pieces of paper are scattered over the
graves, being mostly of yellow color, and
an abundance of food placed at the head of
the departed, so that they can seize upon and
devour it. during the night, when nothing is
stirring but the white ghosts. The Express
wagon drivers and livery stable keepers had
quite a harvest. yesterday. Several China
men we're arrested for furious driving, but
we imagine much allowance will be made for
them in the Recorders Court, on account of
the days having been holiday with the
parties offending.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

FIVE hundred head of cattle belonging to
Ben. Holiday, have arrived in Carson Val
ley from Salt Lake. They came the Simpson
route.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

The great Breach of Promise case in St
Louis, was to have been brought up again on
the lst Of this month.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

MCDONALD, who was shot at Sonora OF
Thursday night, was sinking fast at last ac-
counts, and expected to live but few
hours.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

A. II. RAPP has been fined fifty dollars in
San Francisco for assault and battery upon
Leon Chemin. The parties are editors of
French papers.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

The recent hot term, it appears was not
confined to our continent. The heat. in Pa
ris, during the last week of June and the
first three weeks of July, has not according
to the meteorological registers, been equalled
since 1898. The English papers report that
the maximum temperature in the shade has
been the highest for the last sixty-nine years
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

CAPT. TRUEwoRTnY, of the steamer Anna
has been fined $40 and costs of suit in Sacra
mento, for refusing to pay the harbor dues.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

TIE PROBABLE SUICIDE OF REV. JoHN A
McCLUNG.--The Louisville Democrat says
that "from all the facts and publications con-
cerning the recent death, by drowning, of
Rev. j. A. McClung, we are led to confer
that he came to his death by suicide. That
he wandered away from his hotel at Niagara,
and was absent several days. is sufficient
proof that he was non compoS nentis. We
observed his career for number of years,
and in all that time were impressed more
with the brilliant and erratic genius of the
man than anything profound about his char
acter.
"He was, at different times, first, Presby
terian clergyman secord, an avowed iufdel,
and the author of work of romance of ex-
ceeding genius, but disfgured by the utmost
profanity; third a lawyer of fine attain
ments and large practice; fourth, an advo-
cate of emancipation, then a delegate from
the State at large to nominate Gen. Taylor
at philadelphia, and subsequently, preacher
lie inherited from his Marshall ancestry an
antpathy to Mr. Clay, and most etfectually
used it in ls4S. In 1850 he reunited with
the Presbyterian church. His manners were
by the peculiar idosyncracies of his family
a brother-the late Col. McClung--commit-
ted suicide, and talented sister was insane
Still his genius was of the finest order. Had
his mind been well balanced he would have
been one of the foremost men of the nation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
TELEGRAPH NOTICE.
OFFICE REMOVED

VIE OFFICE OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE
y TELEGRAPH COMPANY has been removed 70
& "v UitSe M OF she Northern California Telegraph Com
go q 90. ~"''' "eHs' far-
me price for Messages Of ten words to San Fran
o'sco, % w; to Sacramento IS cents.
seplo1i J. e. STRONG, Sup,t.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

A CORRESPONDENT of the Missouri Republi-
can, writing from Memphis, Tennessee, says;
"There are now five papers in this Con-
gressional District openly proclaiming Their
preference for Douglas. The Ledger, OF this
city, carries his name at its masthead, the
Appeal is decidedly an anti-slave code jour
nal, the Quid Nune is outspoken for Douglas
as the only man who can beat Crittenden, or
Bell, or Seward, in 1860. The Somerville
Democrat adopts the Quid Nunc's editorial,
and still another Douglas paper is soon to
appear in Sackson, Tennessee.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

AMONG those appointed to solicit and col
lect subscriptions to the Broderck Monu-
ment Fund, are the following
Iehama Comty-A. Winemiller, W. Earle,
d. d. Parker.
Siskiyou-J. D. Turner, DIR. Wadsworth,
G O. Furber, Z. Steele, 7. Murray.
Shasta-R T. Sprague, S. II. Dosh, VIM.
Lean.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

KHTHEREAS, one John w. Owen has, by his vile,
w crafty and illegal acts, set himself up as the
figure-head of the !. o. of X, all not to lend
him any money my account, as he will not pay
what he now owes me. have resigned all connec-
tion with the l. o. of X. in California.
Sacramento and Oregon papers please copy.
oc4-2t* l.. E. V. COON, p. NJ. w. Sec.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

FATAL SHOOTING IN SoNoMA CoUNTY.-The
Petaluma Journal of September Both has the
folio wing:
A fatal difficulty occurred at the Lagoona,
about four miles from this city, on
Wednesday evening of last week, between
Juan Pulgas and Francisco Bier, during
which Bier was shot and instantly killed.
The difficulty is said TO have occurred in re-
atiOn to the ownership of a horse. =
y Pugas is now in Jail at San Ra-
faeL 1t is said he delivered himself into the
hands of the officers We are told he is a
hard case, and has but recently been dis
charged from the State Prison.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
S1ew Aduertis
DYSSOLU TION.

THNHE PARTNERSHIP heretofore existing between
a ]. peReu and d. W. Baylies, under the name and
style of ]. DeBel Co., is this day dissolved by mu-
tual consent
J. DeB.,l is authorized to settle up the business.
All persons having claims will present them to him for
settlement, ard those indebted will call and pay their
accounts without delay. J. DEBELL,
d. w. BAYLIES,
Marysvie, Sept. Both, 1889
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

Rich PR1ors FOR SLAVES. A correspondent
of the Petersburg (Ya.,) Press, writing from
the Montgomery Springs, says
There was large sale of Slaves at Abing-
don yesterday, and many persons went up
from here to attend, but the prices at which
they sold kept off all the planters. The av-
erage was considerably over one thousand
dollars all round An ordinary girl, fifteen
years of age, sold for sixteen hundred and
fifty dollars A carpenter and blacksmith
sold each for about twenty-five hundred dol
lars, and in fact such prices as they sold at
were never heard of before anywhere.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
WALKER, WILSON a. CO.,

m ct,-t m p 2. !, I'd ID p TIE oIEAMFH YNU
- L. stephens, their first shipment Of
FALL GOODS,
Dlrectfrom New York, consisting in part Of
RICH DRESS SILKS,
Rich Silk Robes-two 1ounces,
Do do do Double Skirt:
Black and CoOred French Merinoes:
satin Acons entirely new goods;
Plain al-woo DIaines, all colors:
Paris Printed Robes latest style;
Misses aud all-wool Robes;
French Chntz- richest ever offered IN tbis r,a,keL
Black English Grape; =
Missos SHl, assortment %I, a Ladies' Cloth Cloaks,
few new styles Heavy Shawls.
steel Hoop Skirts-woven
Also, a full assortment of STAPLE GOons tor. fam.
ny use which they offer to their friends and the pub
Tic at the very lowest market rates
oo WALKER, WILSON 4 CO.,
SepSo-my No 81 d street. East street.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

SrONAGEI STORAGE H-5O0 tons of Grain
- wanted Storage Terms moderate IibaraI
cash advances made. $. Ct. WILLIAMS
JeIZ-my OOrnerIi High and Seeond sts
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

WANTED-Immedatey, a good steady GIRL
for private family in the city consisting Of five per-
sons. Wages $35 per month, and more If the girl
will prove to give satisfaction.
Apply Immediately at
STALLS City Intelligence Office,
No. So G street, Marysville,
Ne fhp Market.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04
Marysville, Sept. Both, 1859.
ATTENTION, KNIGHTS.

J. DEBELL will continue the business at the oil,
stand, No. GO ID street. oc4-2w
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-04

AETEN N.-Persons in want Of good
nELP, especially Girls, be supplied with the same
by applying to
STALLS City Intelligence Office,
No. 80 G street, between "a aud 3D..