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Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
A Beautiful Incident.

Johnny Moore is the name of bright eyed
Jolly faced lad, twelve or fourteen years 0
age, whose inv, lid and widowed mother
living on Morgan street, he helps to supper
! by the sale of newspapers, and by such er-
rands and small Jobs as he may chance t.
fall in with. Johnny, who is the hero of the
| pleasant and truthful incident we are about
to record is extremely neat in his attire
though his clothes may not always have beer
the best and may have shown, in sundry
patches and mended rents the results of botl
poverty and frugal care. In short, Johnny
is such a boy as we used to read about" in
Sunday School hooks. The other morning
bright and early. he was trudging along
Broadway, between Franklin avenue and
Wash street, when he Glanced to stumble
against a large pocket book, which he pick ed
up and found to contain large number o
bank notes and papers. While he was med
itating on the sudden riches he had arIassed
and which he had slid into capacious pock
ct, or perhaps racking his youthful mind
whether to seek the owner or conceal hi.
good fortune, gentleman rushed 10y him in
an anxious, hurried, nervous manner, which
convinced the boy that he was looking for
something. and he thought he knew what
"Have you lost anything2" asked Johnny
"Yes-my pocket book" was the gentleman's
answer: "have you seen it2'
The little fellow expected" he had; he
didn't know, though. What kind of pocket
book was it2
This led to an adjournment to neighbor.
ing store, where the flushed and almost
hreathless individual "of the first part" pro
ceeded to say that the pocket book was q
large black one, containing one thousand two
hundred dollars in bank bills, and some ac.
counts. a strip of red morocco binding under
the flap. being inscribed Robert Thomas
Covngton, KY"
The description Tailed, and Johnny's eyes
snapped with cheerfulness as he placed the
treasure, Just as he had found it, into the
strunf er's hands; and we opine there was
greater joy in that one act. than ten thousand
dollars could have purchased, at the expense
of guilty conscience.
Mr. Thomas hardly seemed to know which
to feel most-relief on the recovery of the
money and papers. or gratitude to the lad
and admiration of his honesty. Tnkiug John.
ny by the hand whose bounding heart (he
knew not why) had by this time "splashed
tears into his eyes" the gentleman took him
to a clothing store and dressed him out from
top to toe, in bran new suit Then, pro-
ceeding to jewelry store, he purchased a
good silver watch, upon which he directed
to be engraved these words Robert Thomas
to little Johnny Moore, St. Lonis, Sept. 3D.
1859. Honesty is the best policy" Not even
content with this, the generous stranger
placed in neat bean purse FIVE twenty dol
lar gold pieces, which he directed the lad
to give his mother.
We shall not attempt to portray the emo
tions of the boy. If his quivering lips and
SO hard to get through the great watery
globes that trembled in his eyes failed to tell
what was going on in his heart, how shall
we tell it?-St Louis Rep
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
The SCHILLER FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANcIsco..

THE SCHILLER FESTIVAL IN SAN FRANCIsoo. -
The Herald of Monday says:
The centennial anniversary of tho birth Of
John Christopher Frederic Won Schiller, the
distinguished German poet, historian and
dramatist, was celebrated in this city yesteT-
day, with much pomp and enjoyment by onr
German citizens
After parading through our principal thor
oughfares, the procession repaired to Russs
Garden. The exercises of this place consis-
ted of an overture by the band, an grafton
by Mr. Charles Ruehl and vocal music by
the several German Clubs. A grand ball in
the evening, which was attended by many
hundreds of our citizens, wound up the fes-
tivities in the evening The day was the
most beautiful conceivable, and nothing of an
unpleasant nature occurred to mar the har-
mony of the occasion. The festivities will
be continued throughout this day, and will
doubtless he relished with infinite zest. OuI
German citizens know how to enjoy them
selves, and they never fail to make practi
cal use oftheir knowledge The procession
was remarked for its respectability. numbers
and the admirable manner in which it wal
conducted.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

on the 18th of October a sad disaster
took place on the Tuscarawas branch of the
Cleveland and Pittsburg railroad. The Phil
adelphia Press says:
As a train was passing One Leg Creek, the
whole was precipitated into the creek, and
the engineer. Jake Reynolds. and fireman,
Sam Comes, killed. Tie baggage master
was hurt, and a man riding on the engine
badly cut in the leg. Engine badly smashed.
The bridge had recently been placed in
thorough repair, and had been examined and
approved just previous to the accident. On
the evening preceding the disaster, the train
ran over COW near that place, killing it and
throwing the ear off the track. Some par
ties in the neighborhood made threats of re
venge, so that Reynolds, whole engine hac
killed the COW, expressed his conviction OIL
Saturday that he should be killed before
reaching home that night. His impression
was unfortunately a true one.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

alt will not do" says Sydney Smith, ito
be perpetually calculating risks and adjrst
ing nice chances. 1t did all very well before
the flood, when man could consult his
friends upon an intended publication for a
hundred and fifty years. and then live to see
its success for six or seven hundred centuries
afterward but at present man waits. and
doubts, and hesitates. and consults his broth
er, and his uncle. and his first cousins, and
particular friends. till one day he finds that
he is sixty five years of age that he has lost
SO much time in consulting first cousins and
particular friends, that he has no time left to
follow their advice"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

Mr.. JoHN AMEY, of Portsmouth, r. l., has
couple of wolves, which he keeps chained
near his house. On Monday, one of them got
loose and seized a young son of Mr.. Amey,
about ten years old. by the thigh, and was
shaking him pretty roughly, when Mr. VIM.
Sisson ran to the rescue, and by one blow on
the head with the butt of heavy whip han
die, laid the savage animal dead. The bows
wounds were quite severe.-Boston journal.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
The Olympia Pioneer and Democrat of

The Olympia Pioneer and Democrat Of
November 4th, says:
The report that General Scott had declined
treating y ith Gov. Douglas because he wat
not his equal in rank, and the Governors in
dignity thereat, in denying him the hospital
ity of his house, we regard as sheer fabrica
ton, emanating from some idle brain. We
believe Gen. Scott will treat with any one
though he were but a corporal in the British
army, provided he be notified of the fact
t.lat such power had been conferred, and
until then he will probably decline to meet
any one in negotiation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The SAN JUAN ISLAND AFFAIR-We learn
from reliable source. says the Bulletin. that
Gen. Scott, upon his recent arrival in the
vicinity of British Columbia, dispatched a
letter to the authorities of Vancouver Island
This letter, it is understood announced his
arrival, and indicated his readiness to confer
with the British authorities, with view to
peaceful solution of the difficulty resulting
from Gen. Harney's occupation of San Juan
Island.
At last advices Col Lay. who was the
bearer Of Gen. SCOTS letter. had not yet re-
turned, and nothing was known, therefore,
of the spirit in which the Generals eommu
ncation was received
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
Tile Tehnma Gnzette SAYS.

"We have through the courtesy of Judge
Hall, been shown well constructed adobe
building. which he has just had erected fol
his Indians. 1t is really a comfortable house
having large fire place in the center, -four
windows and two doors. Overhead is well
lighted loft, where may be stored the winter
provisions of the occupants. His Indians are
the best taken care of, and consequently, the
most useful and industrious of any that We
have ever SEEN"
The Gazette adds that the Indians cele-
brated the completion of the house, 10y hold
ing a grand fandango, which lasted two
nights.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

THE Puritan Recorder (Calvinist) charges
Henry Ward Beecher with having made, in
a recent discourse, "an open avowal of the
main principle of niversalism-which is,
that all the Seriptural assertions of the sure
and eternal punishment of the wicked fail
to make us know that they will thus be pun
ished"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The spots on the sun are unusually numer
ous and large this year At the present
time there are eleven groups Of spots visible
two of which have just made their appear
ance on the western edge very large
spot has been recently observed nearly in
the center, embracing central black spot
and still larger penumbra region 1t is
said to be undergoing, daily, remarkable
changes
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
GOLD FROM vroroRrA.-The Victoria Ca

GOLD FROM VroroRIA.-The Victoria Ca
zette says:
The shipments of gold dust Per Express,
for October, have been: By Wells, Fargo d
Co., $55. .235; by Freeman Il Co.. $S95S5
total, $l0577O. Besides the above per Ex-
press, we are advised of private shipment
of $4,000, making a total for the month of
Sl25,770. This gives an excess over the
shipments of the previous month (September)
Of $le,Os0.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

WE learn from the Northern Journal, that
in the Northwestern part of Yreka, is a min
ing claim, owned by Johnson, Stimmel Il Co.
which is now, and has been for some time
past. paying a weekly dividend of from one
hundred to one hundred and twenty dollars
to the share. The Engine company, and sew
oral others in the same vicinity are doing
we'll
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

Up to last Saturday night the new oyster
placer off Norfolk had yielded 25O.O00 bush
els of oysters, the average earnings of each
man being twenty collars day. This is
better than Pixies Peak 1t is estimated that
the new "placer" cannot be exhausted in five
years. The origin of the bed is supposed to
be the wreck of Connecticut schooner with
a deck load of thirty bushels O: seeding oys-
ters" on the spot eighteen years ago.-BOston
TouroaI
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

SAN JUAN IsLAND.-The Victoria Gazette
of 10th November Gays:
We learn that the U. S. troops, with the
exception of Capt. Pickets com pany are to
he withdrawn from Bellevue or San Juan,
by an order from Lieut.. Gen. Scott, who ar.
rived there on Monday, on the Massachusetts,
The troops will be embarked in few days
to return to their former stations. Capt.
Pickets detachment will remain in occupan-
cy as when first ordered to Bellevue by Gen.
Harney. Gen. Scott did not land at Belle
vue, but while the Massachusetts, remained
in the harbor, he was visited by Capt Pre-.
vost and the officer of H. NJ S. Satellite, sta
toned there. Gen. Scott left for Port Town
send, to await the arrival of the P. NJ. S.
Northerner, in which he will proceed to San
Francisco, where he will remain for further
instructions from the Home Government in
reference to the settlement of this question.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

TIE Dalles Journal, in its issue of 2sth
October, urges a thorough exploration of the
gulches and streams of all the Sim.il ka-meen
country, Qying north and west of the Colum-
bia and east of the Cascade Range) early
next spring 1t expresses belief that gold
exists in the tributaries of the Nachess, va
hima, the Wee nach.ee, the Okin.a.kane, and
other feeders of the Columbia, in Washing.
ton Territory.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

A DISPATCH says: Napoleon and Eugenie
met with an enthusiastic reception on their
visit 10 Bordeaux. In the speech made by
the Emperor, he said that The French Gov
ernment had been the means of restoring the
Pope to the pontifca throne, and would only
give to his Holiness such respectful councils
as were directed by its sincere devotion to
his interest, but it could not be alarmed
about the day. which was not far distant,
when Rome would be evacuated by French
troops.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
THE New Westminster Times. the Go

The New Westminster Times, the Govern
ment organ in British Columbia, says, in its
issue of November Sth:
A rumor prevails that a proposition has
been made by the U. S. authorities, to re-
move all the troops from San Juan Island,
excepting Capt. Picket's detachment, and
then for a joint occupation to be agreed to.
We cannot bring ourselves to see how Eng
land could ever consent to such an arrange.
ment The first step ought to be the reno.
val of every American soldier, and an apol-
ogy for the insult offered.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
ARE YOU SICK 2

DEAD THE FOLLOWING RELATIVE TO DR..
III b. J. SMITH, of Sacramento, from the Water
Cure Journal, published by Fowler q Wells and ed
tied by Dir. Trah President Of the Hydropathic Col
lege, New York
WATER CURE IN CALIFORNIA.
We are pleased to learn that DIR. BARLOW SMITH,
graduate of the New York Hydropathc College, has
recently opened an extensive Water Cure Establish
ment in Sacramento, In connection with MIR. Thomas
HILL who will attend to the business affairs. We have
known DR.. Smith well for years, and are the mole
ready 10 congratulate California friends on haV-
ing him among them from this fact, we have always
known him TO be thorough and successful in whatever
he has undertaken. Quick TO perceive, ready to in
vestIgate, and careful in his conclusions he has all
the natural talent for first class physician; whi his
thorough knowledge Of physiology and phrenology
will aid him much in forming diagnosis. An old and
true saying is that good nurse is Of as much service
TO the sick the DOCTOR and we are sure there Is
no better one anywhere than Dr. Smiths mother, Mrs.
Mary d. Smith, who has had much experience, and is
to be connected with the institution as its matron.
We wish much to the enterprise, and hope we
shall not be sick unless go to Sacramento to be
cured.
DIR. SMITH, with Elect-o.ehemical Steam Baths
and many other water appliances, proper diet, exer-
cise &c, is curing all durable diseases, especially
| Ague and Fever, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Paralysis,
Piles and Prolapsus, all Of which drug posons fail to
cure.
Friends Of Medical reform visiting the city arc In
vited to call, and II they choose they can be accom-
| modated with healthful diet and pleasant rooms
| The Establishment is spacious, and located on
| Seventh street, between / and streets.
novstf BJ SMITH, NJ. D.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

IN San Francisco, on Monday, Charles S.
Ruggles, Knocked down and badly beat Chas
L. Ross. The latter is well known as a non
resistant. The parties are rivals in the steve.
dore business.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

CORRESPONDENT of the London Times
describes monster revival meeting at Ar
magh, near Belfast, Ireland, which was at
tended by 10000 persons.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

A SERVANT girl fell from an attic window. in
Wheeling. Va, on Monday last. and though
the hight was forty feet, she suffered little
or no injury She came down like para
ehnte-hoops saved her.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

TO-DAY is the time selected by the Oregon
Democratic State Central Committee, for the
meeting of Convention to elect delegates
to the Charleston Convention.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The Humboldt Times learns that on the
Slst October, little boy, about three years
old, son of Edward flanagan, a soldier at
Fort Humboldt, was burned so seriously as
to cause his death in few hours after the
accident.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

SpoRrSG.- We learn that challenge from
Memphis, Tenn, to fight main of cocks for
$40 900 the odd, and S240 the fight, has been
accepted by reliable gentleman of our city.
Richmond News.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

We acknowledge the receipt of some fine
apples and pears from Mr.. S. Winans, who
has established himself in a snug little room
on D street, opposite the Theater, where he
keeps for sale supply offresh fruits. candies,
nuts cigars, etc.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Ar the Agricultural Fair Of the Northern District Of
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded TO VI.
HANsCOM for the best DAGuERREoTYPEs, AMnRorYPEs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (rhe editor Of the Democrat
to the contrary Notwithstanding For proof 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 0fi;e.
N. B.-superiOr Pictures taken as cheap as q,
any other room. sepl5-my
HNlps ssnrsnParillH, Yellow Dock and
Iodide Of POtass-Admrable as a Restorative and
PURIFIER OF the BLOOD. It cleHnses the syst4m
Of all morbid and impure matter; removes blotches
plmpes and scorbutic eruptions from the skin; re-
stores vitality TO and strengthens the nervous system
For Rheumatism, Lumbago and Gout, It is unequaled
Sold by druggists generally at 81.
II. HALL CO., Proprletors,
l43 ana 145 Clay street,
sepl3-6m Below Montgomery.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

A NEW weekly paper, entitled the Oregon
Democrat. has appeared at Albany, a town
in the Willamette Valley. 1t is edited by
the Hon. Delazon Smith,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

RUMORs are afloat of considerable differ.
ences in the English Cabinet in relation to
the China question; and there appears to be
probability of a split
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

A PARTY of four soldiers recently r used
squaw at HOopa, and the squaw resisted,
stabbing one of the party fatally.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

A LADY (name not stately was killed re-
Gently near Showers Pass, in Humboldt coun
ty, by being thrown from her horse. She
was young married lady. and in company
with her husband and two children, had just
day'st travel of their destination, in Humboldt
county, which was to be their future home
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

AT Yreka, on the lst inst, the members of
the Siskiyou Bar held a meeting and passed
resolutions expressing their regret at the
death of their associate. Mr.. G. W. S. Cum
mings.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
Railroad Notice.

OFFICE or rHE s. II. & MAaYsvILLE RAILROAD Co.
Marysville, Nov. 9th, 1859.
A a meeting Of the Board OF Directors Of said
IA Company, held this day, a FOURTH ASSESSMENT
OF TEN PER CENT upon all stock now subscribed to
said Company, was levied. and payment Of the same
Is due, and will therefore be made at the Office Of
the Company in Marysville.
A. s. RANDALL, sec'y. ST. & NJ. R. R.
noy9-60d
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

Ma JoHN WISE writes that out of 1lS bal
loon aseents in which he reached an altitude
of three miles, the balloon sailed to the east
ll2 times
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The monument to Henry Clay, at Lexing-
ton, Kentucky, is completed aud ready for
the statue.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The SiskiyOu Jockey Club Races, over the
Shasta River course. commence to-day.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

INDIANS HOSTILE IN ARIzoNA.-On the 23d
ult., in the vicinity of the Patagonia Mines, a
party of Indians, fred upon an Americana
who was riding mule. The animal being
stubborn, the man was obliged to dismount
thus escaping, the Indians carrying off the
mule. On the same day, the same or another
band of Indians killed Mexican in that Vi
cinity. Three days later, according to the
Arizonian, some twenty Apaches made de-
scent upon Collumber's Ranch, near the Pine
ry. Collumber's two sons and another young
man made good their escape to Canoa Ranch;
procuring assistance, they returned the next
morning, and found the Indians had carried
off their clothing, blankets and provisions
also selecting the fattest OK to kill upon the
occasion.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

A ISLANDER case has just been decided at
Baltimore. Peter Dickinson RECEIVERS So. 900
damages of John Garrett for alleged SANDER
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The quartz mills of the Siskiyou and New
York Cos on Indian Creek, Siskiyou county.
are both doing fine business
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

The builders strike in London is still un-
adjusted.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

THE ship Thebes. from HongkOng to Cochin
China has been totally lost. The survivors
arrived at Hongkong, September sth.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

SENATOR SnDELL it is understood, will
have the Mission to France, if he will accept
Il
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

NEW SILVER MINEs-J. A. Talbot, min
er on Walkers river, for the past year Sr
two, has arrived in Sacramento, bringing
specimens of the silver ore, discovered in the
Mono district. The ore assays, according to
the test of c. J. Davidson, of Placerville,
81 900 to the ton.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
DU NORD,
High Street, MarysviIIe.
N DNHOCt9 4ENtHH oN TIT
IRE PROOF BUILDING.

FIRE PROOF BUILDING.
GHNHIS HOUSE Is situated in the center of the
n business portion of the city. and is furnished
with all the requisites make It first class hotel IL
is kept open all night, and residents of the city or
strangers from the country will be furnished with
meals to order at any hour Of the day night. An
assortment Of the choisest Wines and Liquors con-
stantly on hand.
The lodging department is well arranged. The
are commod0us and comfortable, and q large
number Of them are furnished with Spring Beds.
Board per week .................... .......4T.
With lodging, according to room. &iO-S12-e14.
single meals. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -.OOcts.
With one-half bottle claret.. .............75
Lodging per night. rs, 80, rs and 81.
b. RICAUD,
J. SAJ0US,
ocf1-my Proprietors-
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
Pictures Found.

A FEW DAYS AGO, TWO AMBROTYPEs were
IA found In the Railroad Camp, Sutter county. One
is that OF young man, and the other that OF mid
die aged woman The owner can have them by pay
ing for thsadverisement oe21-A
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

TUNHE SUBSCRIBER once more comes before the
Il public, having returned TO his old business, and
invites his friends TO the
ORLEANS RESIA URA Mt,
On ID STREET, next door to the st. Nicholas and
nearly opposite the Theater where he Is prepared to
supply the wants the resident and travelling public
with MEALS AT FIFTY CENTS.
FRESH OYSTERS served in every style.
All the Dellcacies OF the market constantly 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 Marysve and the
public generally. JOHN LOWERY,
oc15.mv Proprietor.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16

DEATH BY WOUND INFLICTED BY Roosr-
Err CoNFIRMED.-Some time ago a statement
was published, taken from the Newport Ca
zette Perry county, Pennsylvania, to the eff
feet that Mr.. Black of Newport had died in
consequence of an incision made by rooster
with his spurs, in the arteries of the har d.
initiating previous TO his death the tapping
and growing of a rooster. The Harrisburg
Patriot is informed by gentleman from
Newport, who was present at Mr. Black 5
death, that the account published in the Ga
zette of that place is strictly true in every
particular; that Mr. Black suffered the most
excruciating agony, and that he made at
tempts to crow, Tapping his arms, and max.
ing noise so similar to a rooster that those
outside the house were persuaded to believe
that it was one, until he was relieved by
death.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-11-16
Spetial gOtites.
Postponed.

On account Of the weather, the party advertised to
be given at the North Honcut House, on the OrOyie
road, the 10th inst, has been postponed TIL FRI
DAY EVENING, November 1Sh. novlo.,d