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Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
New Survey for a Darien Ship Canal
Route.

1t is understood that party for the ex-
ploration of a Ship canal route across the
Isthmus of Darieh, is about to organize,
chiefly from officers and men detached from
the Gulf Squadron. An Atlantic paper saws:
1t will be remembered that Lieut.. Strain
led a similar expedition a few years ago, and
nearly lost the lives of himself and all his
party, by getting lost in the almost impene-
trable jungles of that tropical region. 1t
was claimed, however, by the projectors of
the ship canal that he failed to follow the
advice and directions of the English explor-
ers, Osborne and Cullen, and SO missed the
route which those gentlemen emphatically
declared that they had themselves passed
over.
The purpose of the new expedition is to
test more thoroughly the accuracy of their
statements. Osborne, Cullen and Surgeon
Caldwell, of the United States Navy, insist
that there exists depression or gap in the
Cordilleras through which the work of cut
ting ship canal woull be comparatively
cosy. They declare further, that they actu-
ally crossed it to point from which they
could discover the ocean upon the side of the
Isthmus opposite to that from which they
started. The new expedition is expected to
proceed on board the Preble, sloop-of-war,
to the eastern terminus of the proposed route
Avery, who accompanied Strains expedition
is to be of the party.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

EUROPEAN NEws.-By the Oriziba, the
Bulletin has received II special dispatch con-
tanning four days later news from Europe
The Zurich Conference met on 9Th August,
according to the announcement. Sardinia
was represented. 1t was fully constituted,
as follows: Austria, Count COlloredo aud Ba.
ron Merpenberg; France. Baron Bourgnency
and Marquis Bonneville; Sardinia, Chevalier
Desambois and Chevaler Idcocan.
The first formal sitting Of Congress took
place on the 9Th, at which the Sandman rep
resentatives assisted. The second sitting was
held on the 9th, but nothing transpired as to
the proceedings.
In the British Parliament. Lord Johu Rus
sell proclaimed that the Government had not
the slightest intention to go into European
Congress to settle the details of the peace of
Villifranca. Nobody ever invited them to.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Star gives report that the Emperor had de-
clared for free trade, but it lacks confrma-
tion.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

"IT's THE Conn, Mn. PRExrIss." CORES
pondent of the Mobile Advertiser saws the
following incident is true:
When S. s. Prentiss first canvassed the
State of Mississippi as candidate for Con
gress the writer of this had the pleasure as
well as the honor of accompanying him. as a
sort of guide along the Indian trails that led
from one new courthouse to the next in his
list of appointments.
We passed the night with a very substan-
tial pioneer, who had pitched his tent about
two years before on the spot where his COM
Portable cabins then stood Our host, who
think is still living, was a warm friend, tho
he had never seen Prentfss before. lie was
so much enjoyed that he had no appetite for
supper, but filled up the time talking poll.
tics. "AIr. Prentiss." said he, everybody
about here will vote for you; but it is my
candid opinion that YOU will be beaten"
al suppose" said Prentiss, "that you will
give me your reason for that opinion ?"
90, yes" said he, IN show it to you in
the morning"
"I would prefer seeing it tonight" re.
piled Prentiss. Have you posses ion of the
papers :"
"No! no /" said he, "its no paper; but
as you can't see it to night, I'll try to tell it
to you. When | landed here from the old
North State, stock was very scarce, but the
settlers were of the right stripe and agreed
to strain point and sell me little assort
ment to raise from. l went round and bought
chickens from Mr. A, ducks from b., geese
from c., turkeys from D., COW from E.,
yoke Of oxen from F., SOW and pigs from
g., and a jack from Ii. Well sir, my cribs
out there are pretty we'll supplied, and when
get up of morning, open the lot gate, and
unlock the crib door, the chickens fly up in
the sill, the ducks come quacking, the tur-
keys come trotting, the COW lows, the oxen
lick out their tongues, the pigs squeal, the
horses neigh, and the jack brays ike thun-
der. Don't you see what keeps this mixed
multitude together2 That's the way with
the locofocos. Uncle Sam has a big crib, and
it's the corn. Mr. Prentiss, the corn, that draws
them together. They care nothing for the
country"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
I'm GnrAr SronM Ix rnr BnIrIsn Pnoy1N

The GREAT STORM IN THE BRITISH PRovIN :
CEs.-The Prince Edwards Island Examiner
describes the tornado of August 9th, as the
most terrific ever known on the Island, tear
ing up strong trees, and doing much damage
to property. The Examiner says:
number of boats in the harbor we're up
set, one of which contained Fred. Goodwin,
son of Hon. G. II. Goodwin, formerly Collec-
tor of Charlottetown, aud Miss Moloney,
who were both drowned. Several other
cases of drowning are reported, and vessel
is reported to have gone down with all on
board, consisting of seven persons. The Ex-
aminer has fears also for the safety of the
fishing vessels, of which there were large
number out. A telegraphic dispatch was re-
ceived at Charlottetown from N. Brunswick,
giving notice of the storm twenty minutes be-
fore it burst upon them.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
"OccAsIoNAL," writing from Washingto

"OcoAsIoNAL," writing from Washington
August 18th, to the Philadelphia Press. says
"The Administration Democrats of Texas
have had severe contest against old San
Jacinto, and have been whipped The can
didate who ran against Gen. Houston was
regularly nominated. and ran upon the plat
form of Buchanan, and yet, in the "Constitu
ton" of this morning, there is an article
claiming Gen. Houston, who was elected over
the Administration Democrats of Texas, as a
fast friend of Buchanan 1t is notorious that
Houston has always publicly expressed the
greatest contempt for the President AL
though General Houston ran and was elected
in distinct opposition to the Administration,
and so publicly stated his position to be, his
victory is now claimed by the Constitution"
as an Administration triu mph"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

The ELEPHANTS, Victoria and Albert, start
ed from Folsom for Sacramento on Sunday
night, under the charge of the keeper The
man being tired, stopped on the way to take
a nap, and the elephants went on to Sails
bury's Station, went into the stable, eat up
the barley, and scared all the cattle away
The Union gives the following account of the
rest of their doings:
1t being now about daylight, and having
scared all the cattle in the vicinity, they
sought the house, and commenced dancing.
in order that Mr.. Salisbury might be aware
of their presence This might have been
sport to them, but it was nearly death to the
Irish girl, who, just about that time, had risen
and was proceeding to open the door. See
ing that the monsters, the like of which she
had never looked upon, were desirous of en-
tering, she slammed the door in their faces
and sung out to Mr.. Salisbury: "The devil
himself has come at last, shureP That gem
tleman got up, and in due time met his friends
outside and they being in pretty good spir-
its, he put them through their various tricks,
placing his children upon their backs, and
inducing one of them TO lift him also into the
same position with his trunk. He is quite
sure he initiated them into new course of
sprouts and made them perform some tricks
not set down in the bills. Finding that they
disturbed every living thing on the place, he
at last chained them to tree. After they
had been there about three hours the keeper
succeeded in finding them. 1t is reported,
we know not with what truth, that Salisbury
had on his place herdsman from Texas who
had never seen an elephant or picture of
one, and who, noticing the animals among
the cattle, took to his heels, and made clear
track off the ranch-and for aught We know
he may be running yet
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

SPAIS.-FrOm Spain we learn that Gen.
Prim had been named Captain. General of
Cuba, in the room of Gen. Coneha, resigned
Spain had also authorized the laying of a
Transatlantic wire. via the Canaries aud Cuba
to Brazil. The work was to begin at once
under French supervision. The Spanish
Government had ordered the guano islands
in the vicinity of Cuba to be occupied at
once, and the guanO shipped to Spain for
trial.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

THE CHmIoUI GoLD MINEs.-A correspond
ent of the Alta, writing from Panama August
29th, says of the Chiriqui Gold Mines.
That buried images are to be found there
in large quantities cannot be doubted that
the mines originally producing the gold, are
near, is probable. That the climate will,
even in dry season, be bad for foreigners to
labor in. is pretty sure while the fact is Ito
nv mind) established, that now, while the
rain lasts, nothing can be made there, unless
it be to find good locality and get comfort
ably fixed, so that the dry season may be
better improved. This last is what tie mer
are doing who left month since. Shoulc
reports reach you that all are getting rich
you can dispel them, the facts will not war
rant the report.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

MARINE DrsAsTERs.-The ship Adirondack,
from Stockholm, which arrived at Boston on
the 18th August, reported that on August lS,
lat. 43 , Ion. So > 40, she was Lun into by
the ship ArmOriGi, from New York for Liv
erpool, and lost her figure head, cut-water,
etc., the ArmOridFs damage is not known.
Spoken, August IL, lat. A , lon so , brig
Magnet, from Ardrossan for New York, leak.
ing badly and pumping with a windmill.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

Our RANCHING INrEREsrs.--The result of
this years labor in the business of agricul
ture and horticulture, in many Of the noun
tain counties, is highly encouraging Speak
ing of our own immedlte home efforts, we
may safely say that these pursuits now fur.
nish such field for labor as to be regarded
in the light of our own second great interest
We believe there have been no failures in
this county, either in fruit or grain crop
Our fruit crop is most abundant, and its
| AndreaS Ildependent.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

The London Daily News gives the provis
ions of Sidney Herbert's new bill, providing
for a military reserve force. 1t authorizes
the enrolment and maintenance of a reserve
force of twenty thousand men, consisting of
soldiers who have previously served. This
force is to lie called out twelve days each
year, and permanently in case of invasion.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

GES. Harvey has sent another letter to
Gov. Douglas, in which he says that Doug
las letter removes the impression that direct
action was taken by the Colonial Govern
ment against citizens of the United States on
San Juan Island, but does not feel inclined
to withdraw troops from the said island till
the pleasure of the President is known.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

The Sacramento Jockey Club has an
nounced the following additional entries for
the races to come off, commencing on the
18th inst. viz: New York, Glencoe Chief,
Powder, Bell Ringer, John Nelson, State of
Maine, Rainbow and Messenger, all trotters.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

OCCASIONAL writes to the Philadelphia
Press as follows:
"Since the peace in Italy, and the declina-
tion Of Buchanan as candidate for reGlec-
tion, ]. B. has been greatly disturbed about
the apparition Of George NJ. Dallas, of Penn
sylvania, American Minister at London, fol-
lowing his example in 1886, and becom-
ing a candidate for the succession. l wrote
to you some time ago about promise which
had been given to distinguished New York.
er of the mission to the Court of ST. james,
and will not be at all surprised if Buchanan
should insist upon putting somebody into his
old place as reward for expected services,
if not for past friendship"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

MINISTER McLANK is looked for at Washing.
ton early in September, with treaty be-
tween the Juarez government and the United
States which will cover all disputed poin:s.
The best understanding prevails between the
two governments. Senor Mata is perfectly
satisfied that the President is determined to
extend every aid in his power to the liberal
government Of Mexico.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

THE Dales (Texas) Herald gives the fol-
lowing account of an extraordinary case of
somnambulism:
On Monday night, a young gentleman of
this county, Whitfield, in a state of somnam.
bulism leaped from the window in the third
story of the ST. Nicholas Hotel upon the
pavement below. He was comparatively
uninjured, and when discovered was still
asleep, and did not awake until his friends
aroused him by lifting him into the hotel
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

THE British schooner, Charles IOuper,
bound for California, is reported to be de-
tanned in her voyage, by having run ashore
in the Straits of Magellan. 1t is also reported
that small vessel, bearing an American flag.
has been securing the Straits for no other
purpose than to rob wrecked vessels
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

ANOTHER REvoLr IN ISDIA.-From British
India come details of the extending revolt of
the European troops. At Berhampore the
Fifth Regiment had fortified itself in its bar
racks. elected its own officers, and was defy
ing oil authority. The Madras Carbineers
had followed this examnle
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

KANsAs.--A dispatch from Washington
dated August 10th, says:
Governor Medary gives most cheering ac-
counts from the Kansas gold region. He
fully believes in the existence of rich quartz
veins, and says crushing machines are being
sent out in great numbers The effects OF
emigration are very beneficial to Kansas Ter
ritory in sales of produce. The crops this
year are very abundant, and the prospects
for a good demand from the mines hattering.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

SOLDIERS from all parts of the Union are
gradually being assembled at Fort Monroe,
Va, for the purpose of being instructed in the
practical use of artillery, now so important
an item in military warfare.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

Two MEN DR0wSED NEAR BosToS.-Caleb
Wilde, of bingham, and Mr.. Gideon, of
Boston. were drowned in IIirgham harbor,
on August 10th. by the upsetting of a sail
tOat
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

MURDxRED.--On the l4th of August, John
WrightsOn was murdered near Tubac in Ari-
zOna, by MeIicana He leaves family liv-
Ing in New York, and two brothers in Gin
einnati
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

A SMALL shock of an earthquake was expe-
rienced at Panama on the 2Sd of August. 1t
did no damage, though the motion was alto
gether too strong to be agreeable.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

PETALUMA AND WEAvERvILLE STAGEs.-A
regular tEi.weekly line of stages has COM
menced running between Petaluma and Wea-
verville UiG Ukiah City.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

The new steam-sloop Pensacola, was
launched at the navy yard of that name on
the / 9th Of August. The Pensacola is 16
gun screw-steamer of the second class.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

SPORTING INTELLIGENoE.-We are informed
that race for 1900 side-S500 forfeit-a
straight heat Of six hundred yards-will
come off at Sharp's ranch, on Saturday, the
oath inst, between Chinese John aud a sorre
colt, the property of a resident of that local.
ity Great sport is anticipated, outside bets
being freely offered and taken. Sac Union
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

A YOUNG man named Jacobs, an attache Of
Freeman a Cos Express. was badly injured
in Sacramento on Sunday. by falling from an
express wagon.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

FIRE occurred at East Bridgeport, Conn I,
on the 10th of August, destroying property
to the amount of over eighteen thousand
dollars.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

A DISPATCH says: Garibaldi, who is spoken
of as the commander Of the Army of Central
Italy, was i'll, rumor states, from the effects of
poison. The ports of Naples had been de-
clared free for theintroduetion Of breadstuffs.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

A LITTLE boy named Horan, was badly
hurt few days since at Grass Valley, by a
pile of lumber falling on him.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
INFORMATION WANTED.

OF GEORGE w. BRONSON, formerly of Oneida
" county, N. Y. who came to California from the
Sandwich Islands in 1850 or 1851. Any information
! concerning him will be thankfully received by his
brother Albert Bronson, Utica, N. r., or by Harry
Lamphear, Marysvlle, Gal. aulI-lmH
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

A FIRE at the Massachusetts, State Reform
School, at Westboro', which occasioned the
total destruction of that building, on the 18th
August, was set by boy, an inmate of that
institution. lie was discovered and arrested
but too late to prevent the disaster. 1t is
said that repeated attempts have been made
by the boys, within the last six months, tt
burn the building. The loss to the State il
estimated at $l65, paper.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

TaK house Of Mr. Gay. farmer residing
near San Jose, was entered on Wednesday,
and robbed of $3.50.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

The organization of tho French military
company, in San Francisco, is nearly com
plete.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

Jonx RYAN and H. Lincoln, two insane
men, have been taken to the Insane Asylum
from Sacramento
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
Best, Safest & Cheapest Light
IN THE wORLDM
HALE'S
PATENT KEROSENE, OR COAL OIL
BURNER.

TVNHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY
Il inform the citizens Of Marysville and Vicinity,
that he has opened Depot for tae Sale Of the above
beautiful LAMP.
For SAFETY Il is Infinitely superior to all others.
He warrants It against EXPLOSION, under any and all
circumstances. The Kerosene is an extract from BIZ
luminous COAL and does not contain explosive quail
ties
In economical point ofvew, It is unrivaled, cost
ing only one and quarter to one and halfcents per
hour, giving the
Light of six Good Candles, or five Fluid
LAMPS, with two wicks each, at that price. There
other Kerosene Burners in use, but HALE's ia
the only one in which the inventor has succeeded in
giving very large light without smoking, giving
an unpleasant odor in a room while burning.
There Ia humbug in this matter, and for the pur-
pose Of demonstrating this fact I will agree TO re-
fund the money to any person purchasing Lamp at
this Depot who shall return il within any reasonable
length Of time, and say they dissatisfied wlthn.
WIN. ABBOTT,
1 have purchased Of Messrs. BRAGG co. the sole
and exclusive right for the sale Of the KEROSENE
LAMP, in the counties of Sierra and Yuba. Parties
desiring agencies in these counties will apply tome.
1A0 SECOND STREET between d and High, oppo-
site the Western House.
N. N.B.-C0AL OIL can always be obtained at the
Depot. js29-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

n. MCLAUGHLIN has been sent TO the San
Francisco Court of Sessions on a charge of
illegal voting.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

The Apache Indians at last accounts, were
killing and stealing stock in Arizona.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

THE first choice of the Georgia delegation
at Charleston, for President it is said. will
be Alexander II. Stephens.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

EX-MISIsrER Forsyth, accompanied by
Judge Meek and other Alabama Douglas
men, arrived at Washington on the 10th of
August
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

MRs. BETsEY DANFoRrn, who mysteriouslv
disappeared from Franklin, N. H., on Gath
July, was found on August 10th alive, re-
duced almost to skeleton, in a slough hole
about mile from the house where she lived.
She says that the only sustenance she has had
for the last twenty-six days was water. Mrs.
Danforth is IA years old and partially insane.
She was unsuccessfully searched for by large
parties for two weeks after her disappear
ance
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

A DISPATCH from Boston, dated August
10th, says:
Richard Wescott, charged with the mur
der of sailor, on board of the ship Noun
tdineer, on the high seas. and sent home from
Rotterdam by the United States Consul. was
delivered this morning to the United States
Marshal for trial.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

YTIHE undersigned having taken the above old es-
i tabshed and well known house, will open the
same to the public on the Both August.
The house has been put in the most complete re-
pair, and the rooms will be found inviting to the
lodger.
market affords.
Furnished or unfurnshed Rooms to let, with or
without board.
share of the public patronage is respectfully So
licited. au30-my J. g. B0LENDER.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
Sperial Notites.
Notice.

HOllowRy's OintIn emt.-Asthma, Tiglltness
OF the Chest and the various diseases Of the Throat
and Lungs, well as the innumerable eruptons and
ulcers which attack the skin and aesh yield invara
bly, TO this preparation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

"E HAVE RECEIVED magnificent stock Of
w FASHIONABLE CLOTHING,
Manufactured expressly to order by the cele-
brated house Of Dietfenthaler shaier, Merchant
Tailors, 639 Broadway, New York.
We offer the following SUMMER GOODS at prices
that defy competition:
Trape de-e-te FROCKs;
Italian Cloth do and SACKS;
Mohar do do;
Poblin do do;
Fine Al)aca COATS Of all colors;
Navy Flannel SUITS;
White and Brown Russian Duck SUITS
do do do English do do;
Pure Irish Linen COATS;
splendid variety of Duck, Marsailles and
PANTS;
White and fancy Marsaes VESTS;
ALS0-The best selected stock Of
GentIemen's Furnishing Goods
ever imported into this city, consisting in part Of L..
AtkinSOn's and Davis Jones' SHIRTS and all other
celebrated makes Of Shirts known to the trade.
English and French Hosiery and Under Clothing OF
every description and texture, such as Silk Lisle
Thread, Persian Yarn, Merino and Cotton. Alexan.
ders and Danton's Kid Gloves, &c.
Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings,
Made up to order in the latest Parisan styles at th
shortest notice. and cheaper than can be had else
where in California.
je11-9d STEIL VEIN.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14
JOHN G. FALL,

JOHN g. FALL,
No. 1877 FIRST STREET.
rs NOW RECEIVING, DAILY, LARGE oUANrI-
II ties Of
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, WINESs
LIQUORS, CLOTHING, &C,
Which he offers to the public at LOW PkiOES' Hns
following comprises part of his stock
400 boxes Adamantne and Sperm CANDLES;
20 hhds. HAMS and BACON pAro,s.
cases Oregon HAMS, SHOULDERS and BAooN;
1 case SMOKED BEEF
60 packages BUTTEk-lV 40 res" N"''
rs cases best LEAF LARD ,v,o
40 bbls and half bbls. CRUSHED SOdAR
80 boxes PULvERIZED SUGAR
\ hbds and 20 half bbls. N. o. SUGAR.
a tons ALUM and fine SALT
40 kegs Il. b. SYRUP
20 Mis- and half bbls. MACKEREL;
60 bbls and half bbls Clear Mess and Prime PORK;
80 coils ROPE-size u inch to 2 inchi
30 peces DUCK-No. 10 to No. oOi
200 boxes Common SOAP;
10 boxes CASTLE SOAP; .,.o
so boxes assorted brands Chewing TOBACCOi
Carolina Rice, China Rice, Smoked Herring, 6e.
For sale at small profits. te0g-y
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

Daley's Aromatic Valley Whisky
Is put up in containing dozen bottles each.
For sble by all the principal Liquor Houses in Cali
forna. sep2-6mIs
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

BOURNE, ELWELL q Co.,
Herald Buildings, f StreetM
OFFER FOR SALE
New California Cheese;
California Smoked Beef;
Presh Cranberres, in kegs;
English Goldfish;
No / Mackerel, half barrels and kits;
Tongues and Sounds, In kits;
Oregon picked Salmoni
Haxall Flour;
Corn Starch
Java Coffee;
CASTLE Soap;
Dried Apples an Peaches
LAYER Raisinsi
Dried Currants,
Hiedslck Champagne. tcRoosRTrs pRO
,,sISSs sbs LIQUORS selling low for cash guar
anted Of the best gSAT'
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-14

ADvIcEs from England state that the COM
pletion Of the steamship Great Eastern was
formally celebrated on the 9Th by banquet
given on board, which was attended by many
members of both Houses of Parliament and q
number of most distinguished engineers and
scientific men. The engines, 10th screw and
paddle, were set in motion for the first time,
and the result was satisfactory in the very
highest degree and far beyond expectation.