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Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
lailp s(atlonaI 9emotrat,
A Mahomedan Peculiarly.

One very striking popularity arising from
the fatalism of the Moslem religion is the to -
tai disregard Of precaution against epidemi-
cal or contagious diseases which characterize
its strict followers. They do not believe that
the will of God can be eluded by any effort
on their part, therefore they go fearlessly
among their plague-stricken friends and
neighbors.
1t is we'll to possess quiet fortitude under
Affections which cannot be Stunned; but
there has doubtless much evil and death
arisen among the Orientals from their blind
and obstinate devotion to their ideas of an
inexorable fate.
s'As a mans belief is so is he" and the
Musselmen are as unalterably obstinate as
the fate in which they believe. They even
90 SO far in their disregard for danger as to
pitch their tents and assemble for festivals
upon the very grounds in which the dead of
the plague are being buried night and day.
Swings are hung, and the shouts and laugh
ter Of children at their play, minge with
the frightful howls of the clourners for the
constantly arriving dead
The thought of such a scene is terrible to
one born and nurtured in Christian land !;
but the eyes of many such have looked, with
pain, on the reality
The calm-faced Moslem would look with
supreme contempt upon our timorous habits
respecting the prevention of the spread of
smallpox, cholera, or plague
But, stole that he is he is as far from the
true medium of prudence and proper caution
as we. He acts from principle, howeyer-we
are too apt to act from impulse, and to take
counsel of our fears The Moslem will not
even pray for the plague to cease until after
it has ragged about him for long time. No,
not even though among its victims are num-
bered the dearest treasures of his heart; and
when he thinks it will do to interfere in the
matter at all he only asks that it may go ain
to another city" Ceasoning, probably, that
the will of Allah is pretty fully done in his
own.
A traveller in the East. having passed from
Cairo, where the pestilence was raging in its
utmost fury, to the vicinity of the Pyramids,
became a guest of grave and venerable Os-
mani His host asked Of the progress of the
dreadful scourge in Cairo. Full information
was given; for the traveller knew well that
the story which would have shut half the
doors of Christendom against him, would
harm him not in the dwelling of the Moslem
And his confidence was well placed, for the
noble and fearless old man, who, knowing
the feelings of Europeans in this respect had
carefully refrained from touching his guest
until it became plain that the person in dan
ger of contagion was himself if either, then
laid his hand gently upon the arm Of the
stranger, and bade him rest assured that he
was as welcome to the shelter of the MOslem's
roof, as if he had never been in q town or
city smitten by the plague.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

The IRISH PHOENIX CoNFEDeRATIoN-As
yet. nothing is distinctly known as to the
defined purpose of this last manifestation of
Irish discomfort That there is a wide spread
organization, no doubt is felt, and that Dub
lin Castle is sadly puzzled how to prosecute,
whether for treason-or for sedition, the pa,
pers testify The young men implicated are
all of class which the world would call lin
telligent." Many of them teachers in the
National schools-clerks to lawyers and mer.
chants and the like. 1t is this feature in the
conspiracy which the most alarms the Lon
don press, and embarrasses the Government
These Rebels are calm and collected, at the
" Bar Of Justice" They smile at their pros
ecutors like earnest martyrs who are prepar-
ed TOR the stake Brave fellows Shall you
be banished, and shall your bearing and he
roiSm not incite others to plunge into your
wake?
As for England, with all her boosted pow
er, she is truly alarmed at this last revelation
of lrelands heart Her troops are met brave.
ly by the nationalists of lndia-and the word
from her Indian Commander is "more troops
for india" In this crisis Ireland defects
The Irish in America are powerful and oh |
if they would but say less, and do more, how
different might be the condition of things
just now.-Mooneys Express
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

BEAUTIFUL PHENoMENoN-On Wednes
day night of last week, at half past eleven
o'clock, we had the pleasure of witnessing
phenomenon, which, although we were aware
it existed, we never saw before-a lunar
rainbow. The moon, then nearly a half
'moon, was about half an hour high. 1t was
shining brightly, and the stars, all plainly
visible, but somewhat mellowed by very soft
eloud'-distant drops of rain were falling in
quick succession. 1t occurred to us that un-
der such circumstances rainbow must be
visible, and we turned our eyes eastward to
see it. We never beheld q more distinct and
perfect arch In the heavens The colors were
not of that vivid texture produced by the
suns rays, but very soft and family exhibit
ing the prismatic colors. 1t was perfect
however. extending, without any diminution
from one extreme end to the other, as dis
tinctly portrayed as if it had been painted
on canvass, the sole object of the painter be-
ing to produce, rather perfect arch than
rainbow.-Petalumas Journal.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

EXAMINATION oF GREEN PALMER FOR MUIR
DER The examination of Green Palmer, for
the murder of John A. Benson, was held Feb
ruary 2lst, at Stockton, before Justice Nc
Causland Justice Simpson, also, sitting. The
Republican says:
The testimony elected did not show in the
slightest degrees, any guilt upon the part of
Mr.. Palmer and the evidence to show that
there was any intention of, or attempt at,
seduction on the part of the deceased, was
extremely slight. The following letter from
Palmer to his wife, written from the Jail in
this city, was introduced
MARY, My DEAR WIFE:-I have given
myself up, and am going to stand my trial.
l have plenty of evidence to clear me. Don't
give yourself any uneasiness | will come
clear. Make ready to come to Stockton when
l send for you. Your husband until DEATH
GREEN PALMER"
The theory of the defense appeared to be
that the deceased had been prosecuting Mrs
Palmer with his solicitations, and that by
protecting her from them her husband acted
in selfdefeuse in killing him.
Mr.. Booker, after the testimony of the four
persons had been given, moved for the dis
charge of Palmer. The motion was argued
by Mr. Campbell, District Attorney, and Mr..
Bridges for the prosecution, and Mr.. Booker
for the defense; after which, the Court ad-
journed until to-day, at one o'clock, when a
motion for admission to bail will be argued
The Court, supposing the testimony and the
argument closed, expressed the opinion that
it was a clear case of murder but it was
claimed that more evidence should be admit
ted to bear upon the question of bail. Justice
McCausland was willing to receive it.
Whether the testimony offered to-day
will change the present face of the matter
remains to be seen. The court room was
quite full during the examination.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
TELEGRAPHTC.
by THE STATE L1NE-ro THE DEMOCRAT.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE.

SACRAMENTO, Feb. 23d.
SENArE-No business of Importance done
to-day.
AssEMBLY-Notices were given of several
local bills. Mr. Lightner gave notice of an
act to provide for the organization of a State
Police and to define the duties of the came
Assembly bill No. 17S to amend an act to
provide revenue for the support of the gov
ernment of this State approved April 29th,
1857, was passed.
Senate bill No. SO to provide for the pay
ment of Volume Eighth of the report of the
Supreme Court, was passed. Mr.. Burch gave
notice of motion TO reconsider
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

FEDERAL LAWS IN UTAH-The Salt Lake
remarks:
The United States District Court, which
has been for some time past in Session in this
city, was adjourned sine die on Tuesday last
All the business brought before it, concern
ing the United States having been disposed
OF, Judge Sinclair announced that he was
ready to consider cases arising under the Ter,
ritOrial laws. The Marshal for the Terrific.
ry, being under strict instructions to incur no
expenses whatever, attending the sitting of
the Court, except when engaged on business
OF the United States, the statutes of the Ter
ritory were looked to for adequate provis-
ions for the Court. in the exercise of its iuris-
diction under them. astonishing, as the
fact is, no lar could be found providing, in
any manner, for the United States Court,
when engaged on Territorial business nor
had any Statute been enacted for the support
and disposition of criminals charged with
offences against the Territory. Governor
Cumming had in his Message, called the espe
'eial attention of the Legislature to this
anomalous condition of affairs
The Judge finding his authority utterly
Paralyzed by this apparently studied omiS.
sion in the Territorial Legislation, and by
other circumstances which may be more fully
exposed hereafter, ordered an adjournment
of his Court SINE die.
In this he will be sustained by the general
judgment of the country The fact of this
forced adjournment of United States Court,
as matter of serious import to the people of
this Territory.
Nearly nine years have elapsed since the
passage of their organic act bv which the
United States retained its jurisdiction in the
hands Of Federal Judges, expecting that ju-
rlsdiction to be respected in good faith Has
that reasonable expectation been realized?
The truth is that Utah is under ecclesiasti-
cal government, and despises all attempts at
the exercise of civil authority outside of their
peculiar organization The Church has its
0wn fG'os, Its own measure of punishment for
crimes, and its own mode of erecution. Obe
dience to counsel in all things is its funda.
mental requirement.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
The following arc tho reasons wi

The following arc tho reasons why
FISHES Infalibe Hair Restorative in its introduce
tion to the people Of California, has met with unpar
alleed success.
Firstly-It never fails to restore Gray Hair to its
original color, whether Black, Brown Auburn.
Secondly-It cures Badness and removes all accu-
mutations Of Dandruf and Scurf from the scalp.
Thirdly-By It's use, the scalp may be kept in q
healthy condition. and the Hair retained in color and
luxuriance.
Fourthly-In all this Is guaranteed. Ifa trial
fails 70 give satisfaction the money will be refunded.
PRINCIPAL DEPoT-139 Sacramento ST., San Francis.
co. RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
nov14-qr Sole Agents, Marysville.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

A Coon JOKE BY BoNNER.-One of the best
Jokes of the season is that Bonner has pro-
cured the joint services of Greeley, Bennett,
and Raymond, to write for the Ledger. The
papers have been making all sorts of fun over
it, One says, "When shall these three meet
again ?" another compares them TO the three
Grscesi another saysi "The lion and the
lamb shall lie down together;" and another,
that "here are three lions altogether" Some
think the whole thing is hoax, but | assure
you it is true. The poem of "An Angels
Smile" by Bennett, is one written in 1880.
You would as soon expect to see Greeley
teaching the manly art of self defense.-N
T. Cor. S. F. Herald
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Treasure Shipment--Hurra the Girls are
COming--Billman Murder Case, etc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 23d.
The clipper ship Sea Serpent. which sailed
for China on Monday, carried away $l75,257.
A great portion of it was shipped by China
men.
The clipper ship Virsugs arrived last night
from Boston She brings large number of
young females who propose to become 'helps
The Coroners Jury in the Billman casa is
still examining witnesses James Maginis
has been discharged, there being no evidence
to implicate him in the murder of Billman.
Tho weather cloudy, cold and wet.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
The grent popuIaritx or Hostetter,.


Stomach Btters, prepared by the eminent physician
DR.. j. Hostetter, is unbounded. Daily does he re-
ceve the voluntary testimonials of the afflicted, who
have been cured Of long-standing diseases, through
the Of the "Bters," and daily the sale Of this
medicine Is increasing, and extending its sphere of
usefulness among suffering humanity. For removing
all morbid matter from the stomach, regulating the
bowels, strengthening the entire body, and mpartng
vigor and tone 10 tao entire human system, it
be equaled. We would recommend all to Immediate
ly procure bottle of the Bitters, and their ailmonts
will vanish like snow before a scorchng sun.
CAUTI0N.-The genuine are put up in full quart
bottles, with the name 'Dr. J. Hostetters Stomach
Btters" blown on the glass, and also stamped tae
cap covering the cork with the autograph OF "IIos
letter Smith" on the label. We give this caution,
in order that persons may not be deceived by any Of
the numerous counterfeits and imitatgns in
ket.
Sold by all respectable Druggists, Liquor and Gro
Gerry Dealers everywhere.
Is. WIDEMANN, Agent,
Dealer in Wines and Liquors, corner Of Third and
streets, Marysve.
PARK & WHITE, Agents,
lS2 Wa hngton street,
jan25-1m San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
JOHN G. FALL,

SOHN u. FLA Eli,
No. 1877 FIRST STREET,
rs SNow RECEIVING, DAILY, LARGE QUANTI-
4 ties Of
GROCERIES,, PROVISIONS, WINES,
LIQUORS, CLOTHING, &c,
Which he offers to the public at LOW PRICES. The
following comprises part of his stock
ZOO boxes Adamantine and Sperm CANDLES;
30 hhds. HAMS and BACON;
. cases Oregon HAMS, SHOULDERS and BACON;
L case SMOKED BEEF;
60 packages BUTTER-1O do. fresh do;
20 cases best LEAF LARD
40 bbls. and half bbs. CRUSHED SUGAR;
80 boxes PULvERIZED SUGAR;
hhds. and 20 half bbls. N. 0. SUGAR;
tons ALUM and fine SALT;
40 kegs E. b. SYRUP;
30 kits and half bbls. MACKEREL;
60 bbls. and half bbls. Clear Mess and Prime PORK;
30 coils R0PE-sze 4 inch to inch;
30 pieces DUCK-No 10 TO No. so;
200 boxes Common SOAP;
10 boxes CASTLE SOAP;
50 boxes assorted brands Chewing TOBACCO;
Carolina Rice, China Rice, Smoked Herring, &C.
For sale mt small profits. feb9-y
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

ecS- Let no false decacy prevent you from consult
ing DR.. CHAs H. TozER, Of Sacramento, who has at
tended and cured many within the last four years;
and all you who have no means to pay, can end in
him friend, who will make no charges for examna-
tions or advice We would recommend all who are In
trouble to call him and also 20 look his trea
tise venerea in another part Of this paper. The
Doctors olce is on Sixth street, between and X,
Sacramento. nov4-yr
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

For a quick aud permanent cure of
Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness, Pains in the
side and breast Soreness Of breast and lungs, Night
Swests, Inflammation OF the Lungs and Throat, moth
ing in the fom Of medicine equals DR.. WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY for any of the above
named diseases, and we sincerely trust that all who
afflicted may test its excellence. The genuine has
a fac smie Of the signature Of Henry Wistar, NJ d.
Philadelphia: and Sanford & Park, finely eXecu-
ted steel engraved wrapper. Therefore, be cautious
None else is genuine; all else is spurious, worthless
and deeterious. For sale by
PARK WHITE,
1872 Washington street,
San Francisco.
RICE COFFIN & CO., Druggists
jan25-lm Agents at Marysville
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

Important 10 CraVelers.--Froma and after
this date, will carry passengers to from the boats
at the reduced price Of FIFTY CENTS, instead
Of one dollar, as heretofore charged.
January IL, 1859. GEO. W. LAMDIN.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

AOIioWny's Pills and Olntment.-Uab
constipation, the parent Of apoplexy, general debi-
ty, and premature decay, is permanently cured by
course Of the Pills. and no external disease can long
resist the Ointment.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

Camphene, Lamp & Machine.
1000 gals best Polar Oil;
1000 gals fresh distilled Camphene;
10000 gals super winter strained Lard Oil;
800 gals pure Sperm Oil
90 doz Olive 0n quarts and pints;
Patent Axle Grease in kegs and cans superior article
Camphene and Oil Wicks;
20 bbls White and common Rosn;
200 lbs. Potash
For sale at the lowest marketrates
l89J st, Sacramento, by X. II. MCDONALD co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Sperial gOtires.
WmaOn1c.

The regular stated meetings OF Yuba Lodge No. SO,
+. and A, NJ, are held on the frst WEDNESDAY of
each month. CHAS. RAISH, w. NJ.
II. +. SHAKEsPEAR, se'y. febS-u
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

TO Druggists, Physicians and
Traders.
The undersigned, Importers and Wholesale Drug
glsts, 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 ut
the very lowest market prices. They are also Sole
Agents for the Northern District Of California for the
folio wing Patent Medicines:
SdRd's Sdrsdpdriltd,
Ayers' Cherry PectOrdL
Guys0tts YeIiOtO Dock and SdrsdpdTiUd,
Ayers CIthdrtiG Pills,
Perry Darts Pain Killer,
GrIe6eHbur0 Co.'S EtniiIy Medicines,
Woods Oiips PectOrdL
Dr.. Giddings' Family Medicines,
Ldurdns SoIidifed cod LiUer OH
WiLbOr's cod LiUer oil and Lime,
Roman Eye BdLSdm,
Chiidn Agus Pitls, ec.
All lsrticles purchased from them guaranteed OF the
bestquaty; and purchases for distant points care
Il packed, and promptly forwarded.
RICE, COFFIN & CO.,
aug21-tf 27 and 20 street, Marysvle.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Premium Hair Tonic.

Warranted to restore Grey Hairs to their orlsl'
nal COLOR and thin decayed hairs to their youthful
luxurianee aad beauty. Also, 60 curc efrectually,
Scurf and DAndruR 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 will the worst case Of
Dandrun.
Third-There is no oil in.this preparation, and WI
not soil the finest linen.
This isa chemical preparation and has been manu-
factured for many years in the Atlantic States ond is
offered to the public and guaranteed the best Hair
Restorative now in use.
kY- This Hair Tonic was awarded special dIpo-
ma at the State Fair, Marysville, August
Manufactured only at the Drug Store Of
S. 7. WATTS, Marysville.
And sold by Z. T. SPENCE, Nevada.
DR.. w. p. FLINT, Forbestown.
nov2s-my CLARK GIBSON, Eagleville
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
&. H. MCDONALD & CO.,

III. MCDONALD & CO.,
Importing and Wholesale Druggists,
Have just received per clippers,
100 bbls Plaster Paris; 500 bbls water proof Cement
90 bbls Marble Dust; 90 bbls Whiting
90 carboys Sulph Acids; 100000 Soda Corks;
100 jars Citric Acid; so bales Soda Twne;
~ bbls Irish Moss; 10 bales Fresh Hops.
With complete assortment Of Brewers. and Soda
Material to which invite the attention of dealers,
1879 Street, Sacramento, by
nov1s-Sm X. II. MCDONALD co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
SACRAMENTO DRUGGISTS.
H. II. MCDONALD & CO..
MPo RTTNG G.

We respectfully invite all dealing in our line to eau
and examine our large and well selected stock of
Drugs and Medicines, Druggists Glassware,
Oils and Paints, Retorts and Crucibles,
Lard and Sperm Oils, COrks and Acids,
Camphene and Lnseed nil, Surgical Instruments,
Fresh Herbs, Dental do
Perfumery, Patent Medicines,
Assaying Materials, Soda Material,
Brewers Material,
With complete assortment OF almost every article
kept in large Wholesale Drug Store, all Of which
offer as low, il not lower, than they be bought
elsewhere in this State.
r. II. MCDONALD co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Il. IT. McDONALD Z co.
ezz Dental and Surgical Instruments.
PATENT MEDICINES.

R. IL. MCDONALD & Co., Wholesale Druggists,
I39 J Street, Sacramento.
Agents for all the principal PATENT MEDICINES In
the United States. Il. II MCDONALD CO.,
139 ] street, Sacramento.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
M n R BILE
Premium Marble Works.

p j. DEvINE 81 BRO.
Il Street, Corner Sirth. Sacramento, CAL
NTARBLE MANTELs AND CRATES, MoNU.
1NA ments, Tomb and Grave Stones, Table and Coun-
tells, &c, &c, constantly on hand and made to order
on reasonable terms. All kinds of Ornamental Work
done with dispatch. jy22-6m
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
Notice.

Ifyou wantto smoke something very hne,
Then try John S. Bowman's Genuine.
NEW CORNER TOBACCO AND CIGAR STORE,
lee Cor. I'd and D sts., MaTysvile.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24

Surgical Instruments.
Gz3 R. II. McDO NALD& CO., Importing and
- Wholesale Druggists, keep constantly on hand
~A$ large supply Of Surgical and Dental In
strnments.
Shoulder Braces, Silver and Gum Bougees
Suspensary Bandages, Cathaters,
Gum Elastic Stockings, Eye Cases Stethescopes,
Trusses, large variety, Pepanis and Syrnges,
Pocket Medicine Gases, Anputating and Post Nor
Cupping Gases and Scarf tenn Cases,
icators.
Wetake particular pains in selecting these articles
OF the latest and most approved styles and Of the best
makers We respectfully invite the attention Of Ply
scians and Druggists to our large and well selected
stock.
R.H. MCDONALD co.
"a Dentnl and Surgical Instruments.
I'd 20 OF Jones, White McCurly's Gold Foil aud
- Teeth Abby Sons Gold Foil, and Foil by other
Makers Forceps large assortment, Of the most ap-
proved Makers
Chevalies Patent Lathe and his Lathe of accelerated
motion;
Blow Pipes, File Carriers and Revolving Sockets;
Brush and COnundum Wheels, large assortment Of
Excavators Bars and Drills, Scalers and Piusgers;
Files, Hammers and Vices good variety;
We receive per steamers regular shipments Of Den
tai stock, and at house Dentists may confidently
expect to find good supply OF nearly every article
used by them.
No. l39 street, Sacramento.
R.H. MCDONALD 4 co.
Wholesale and Importing Druggists.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-02-24
NURSERY TREES.

Comprising Pride OF China, Ailanhus Catalpa, Black
Locust Honey Locust, Acacas, Elm, Maple, Noun
tain Ash, Silver Arbell, Lombardy Poplar, Laburnum
or Golden Chain Mulberry, Pawlonla Imperialis,
anonymous or Spindle Tree Arbor Vita, &c.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

are ereat consumers. .In India, all classes and both sexes smoke In Burmah, all over three years of age are addictei to the practice. The Chinese, ditto. There are at least one hundred millions of habltual smokers. The whole amount of tobacco consumed in a year by smokers, snuffer' and chewers is equal to two millions of tons, 1, 4,4SO, 900 900 pounds weight.
 Realf, John Browns Secfetary of State, is lecturing in Texas. Ourneighbors ought to see to this gentleman.
 One Helper, or Helfer, whose book u e abolitionsts are endeavoring to circulate in the south is a native of North Carolina It appears he was 8 clerk at Salisbury in that State, robbed his employer, went to New Yolk, thence to California, and from thief and liar has found a still lower level in abolitionism.
 During one week in the present month, the sales of cotton in New Orleans amount ed to one hundred thousand bales, equal to million of dollars day. The demand is as great as ever and prices keep up, or, if the Independent prefers it, the price keeps up.