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Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

HE GREAT BALLooN--A GREAT HUMBUa.
4 few years ago, there was q man in this
state known as Professor Wilson, who had
great mania for going up in balloons. Some.
times he would get off, and sometimes he
wouldn't If We mistake not, he tried his
hond in this city once, and made Ridiculous
failure. He visited various parts of the
state, and gave such poor satisfaction, that he
left with disgust" it was said. We hear of
him ngain. Now, he is not Professor Wilson.
but Professor Lowe-the maker and propri-
etor OF the great balloon" about which SO
much has been said-the monster balloon
which it was announced would leave New
York on trial trip to Europe. A cores
pondent Of the San Francisco Times. writing
from ST. Louis, Nov 2sth, says:
His name was given out as Lowe. bnt IL
was found that that was his third name
the first and real patronvmic being Wilson
under which he wickedly let off newsbov in
balloon ut Oakland, opposite San Francisco.
lhe anteeedents of the man are such as TO
leave no room to doubt that his mammoth
balloon was mammoth humbug, and the sol
daSdnt professor little better than an arrant
knaVe. SO The sequel proves The assertions
OF three months ago, when the illustrated pa
pers were glorifying the balloonist, have
turned out realities, and to-day the enter
prise Is regarded as a contemplate cheat-a
mere eatch.penny affair. After getting his
gas bag duly advertised, he set it up in New
ork, and proceeded with the process of in
hatlon, charging an admittance fee of TWENTY
nVe cents TO see this highly intellectual and
magnihcent operation. Then the gas escaped,
ana the imitation was prolonged Then
gale OF wind broke the netting then another
prolongation. BY this time the public began
to smell rat, and vary the scene. Lowe.
atlas Carlncourt. alias Wilson, made an as
cention in small balloon, to try his instru-
ments, it was said, but in fact to catch more
pennies. 1t was finally announced that the
grand ascention of the grand balloon, upon
the grand experiment of crossing the grand
ocean in the grandest style, would certainly
take place upon an appointed day. There
was big crowd in attendance, but the bal
loon would not initiate, and a postponement
was announced. Another day was fixed lust
as positively, and warranted to 90. rain or
shine" as the other, but after this dlly dal-
lying, it isnow stated that the initiation will
continue Chat is, the blowing") till compile
ted, and the ascension take place the first
fair day succeeding. The excuse for not go
ing the last time is that the marine navigator
lin case Of dropping into the seal is sick but
the public, ere this, have set him down as an
imposter He has deceived the press of New
York shamefully, and been 6epuffed and
praised for enterprise that he never had
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

SECRET OF PoPULARITY.-"Occasion Of
Forneys Press writes concerning the propos-
ed editorial meeting of the Five Hundred
in Washington. Reviewing the history Of
the most successful papers in the United
States, he says:
The reader will perceive that wherever a
newspaper has prospered in this country, the
secret of its success is to be found in the fact
that the editor has been entirely independ-
ent of mere politicians, or, if a partisan, has
devoted himself to news and literature. In
this suggestion ought to except the religious
papers, which are but the fervent expressions
of the opinions of the doctrinaires The great
lesson here taught to the editors of the week
ly papers in the different States of the Union
ought to be laid clos ely to their hearts. II
they desire to make their ne ewspapers profit
able and popular, let then initiate the exam
pie of those who have prospered by taking
an independent and upright course.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

A RANoHERo's REVENGE IN MExICo-We
take the appened account of guerilla TRACE.
dy from the Mexican correspondence of the
N. Y. Herald.
Considerable excitement has been created
here recently by some extraordinary occur
rences in the Cuernavaca district 1t appears
that a Spanard who was employed on the
celebrated San Vincente hacienda, as admin
istrator, fell out with Senior Bermajillo, the
owner, and in consequence, left his situation.
He shortly after set up small store in the
vicinity, and appeared to be doing good
business. This did not suit Senior Bermaiillo,
who claimed q monopoly in that quarter, of
supplying the wants Of the inhabitants at
his own exorbitant prices, and in order to get
rid of his rival in business, he denounced him
to the authorities as a conspirator. The au-
thorities at once ordered his arrest, and a
considerable force was detailed to make the
man prisoner. Unfortunately these forces
arrived at the mans store late at night, and
as the district has been overrun with bri-
gands for the past two years, the merchant
refused to admit the soldiers, naturally sup
posing they were robbers. The soldiers com
menced an attack upon the house, and the
meIchant and two friends-another Spanlard
and u ErencDm0u-TetuTueu bnc hiS' Ahe
combat lasted all night, and resulted in the
death of several Of the soldiers, and the NOR
tally wounding of the merchants two friends.
When daylight at length came, the merchant
learned the character of the people attacking
him. and at once surrendered. The merchant
and his two dying friends were carried to
Cuernavaca. On their arrival at that place
the events of the night were no sooner re-
ported to to the commanding officer than he
ordered the merchant to be shot, and he was
accordingly taken out and shCt like dog.
bv the side of ditch, and afterwards pitched
into it. The two friends shortly afterwards
died from their wounds and from want of at
tention. The atrocity was no sooner made
known than a friend of the merchant, a
ranchero in the district raised party OF
men, and set out to avenge the merchant
brutal murder. He soon fell in with the
Government Commissioners, and hung every
one of them to the trees He then came up
this side of the Cuernava in pursuit of other
persons attached to the Clergy party, and
encOuntering the stage coatch from the capl-
tai, he took from it general and his secreta
rv. both relatives of the military Governor
Of Cuernavaca, and hung them on tree IN
sight of that place Since this act of the gal
liant ranchero we have no tidings OF him or
his party, but they are doubtless seeking 9th
er victims to avenge the death OF the mer-
chant and his two friends.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

A WRITER in the Alta thinks that the life
of the young man Herman Ropenheim, who
was drowned by falling overheard from the
steamer Princess between Sacramento and
san Francisco, could have been saved. He
says:
He had on his person several hundred dol
lars, which his father had given him Tor SAFE
keeping. His father, learning what had hap
pened. gave the alarm, and notified the cap,
tain, who Informed him that he was too tired
to do anything in the matter that night, a;
he had worked hard all the night before, and
that furthermore he could not save him, i
he would, as he had no means on board will
which to do it. This, Messrs. Editors, oc-
Cured in smooth water, not thirty yard
distant from the shore on either side; ant
had the least assistance been given, in al
probability the life of human being woulC
have been saved.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

| The SHASTA DUEL-The duel which teok
place at Shasta, Thursday morning, was q
sham affair, arranged by W. B. Stoddard
the challenging party. The challenged party
however, Prof. G. X Godfrey, superintend-
ent of Common Schools, was in dead earnest.
Mr.. stoddard failing to appear on the ground
at the appointed time. his place was taken by
Mr.. Levi, his second. A correspondent of the
Standard, giving an account of the affair,
says:
Here 1t is necessary to state that The Sc
conds bad supplied themselves with duplicate
derringers, loaded with powder, and balls
made OF cork, covered with tin foil, which
they handed to the principals instead of the
ones loaded in their presence. II was ar
ranged to have Levi fall, wounded, and be
carried off, while the Sheriff was to arrest
the Professor, he being secreted close by.
AT the word "hre," and before the zone"
was pronounced, Levi fired. The Professors
pistol caught on the half cock notch; after
trying to pull off his pistol q number of
tlmes' the Professor threw it upon the
ground, and ran for his antagonist, who fed
with all possible speed, but was not fleet
NHN"S"I ohu WhS sOOu ONeFJaken ana Oelng
pummeled in the back, he pitched headlong
down declivity into guley filled with
rocks-his pursuer falling in on top. The
crowd soon separated them, when it was
found that Levi was seriously hurt-having
sprained his spinal column, and cut his head
severely among the rocks The physicians
attendant took charge of Levi, while the ma.
lority of the crowd were trying to hold the
Professor, who was then raving mad-strik-
ing friend and foe. After some hard strug-
Cling, tearing off garments. ETC., the Profes-
sor was Subdued. The crowd then marched
into town-Levi being assisted as far as DR..
Pelhams, where he became faint and could
60 no further. He is now being cared for at
Dr. Pelham's, and is not expected to he about
for week or more. Prof. Godfrey was ar.
rested after arriving in town, and brought
before Justice Kean, where he made state
ment and plead guilty to assault and battery.
A fine of one dollar was imposed, and quiet.
ly paid.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

AN inquest was held in San Francisco,
Wednesday. on the body of John Hogan,
who, it was alleged, had died from injuries
received at the hands of police officers, in
their efforts to arrest him. The jury found
that the deceased was born in the city o
Waterford, Ireland, aged 65 years, and tina
he came to his death from cerebral apoplexy
produced by an over excitement of diseased
and debilitated system, while being arrested
by officers d. B. and f. w. Brown, on the
right of December nth, 1859.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

MILITARY PRocEEDINGs.-Last evening the
military officers of the city met at the Light
Guard Armory to consider the proposed new
militia bill. The members elect to the Legis
lature were also present by invitation. At q
former meeting of the officers it was resolved
that the military bill presented last winter
was the most effective one that could be
adopted The meeting last night was ad-
dressed by Gen. Haven, Capt. Moore, Lieut.
Rogers and Capt. Taylor, and it was under
stood that the passage of the bill offered last
session would receive the support of the
members present. The subject of new
Armory was laid on the tables. f. Bulletin
Wednesday.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24


PRIZE RoMANoE.-The following is a pOr-
ton of prize Romance by the celebrated
Artemas Ward:
My story opens in the classic freestinks of
Bosting. In the parlor of aristocratic man.
shun on Beacon street sits lovely Young la.
dy whose harris coverd ore with the froste
OF II Summers. She has just sot down al
the pianny d. is singing the poplar peac,
called Smells of the Notion, in which sh,
tells how with Pensiv Thwart she wondered
by @ beet shore The Son is settin on It's
horizon. and its gorjus lite pores in golden
meller fluid through the winders and makes
the bootiful young lady twice rs bootiful as
she was bed, which is unnecessary. She is
magnifcently dressed up in Berage basque
with Poplin trimmins, More Antique edges
and 8 ply carpeting. Her dress contains / 2
founders, brilliantly orDamented with horn
buttons, and her shoes are red morocker with
gold spangles onto them. Presently che
presses her hands to her buzzum and starts
up in excited manner. "Methinks," she
whispers in clarion tones Il see a voice !" A
noble youth of 27 summers, scrapes the mud
from his butes in the hall and enters. He is
nttired in a red shirt and black trowsis which
last air turned up over his butes, and his hat
is bewitchingly cockt on one side of his clas-
steal he'd. In sooth he was noble child
Grease, in its barmlest days near produced a
more galanter herow than Moses. The
young lady gazes upon him for few pc
RODS, claps her hands together, strikes po-
sishun, and rollin her Is wildly like q expir
in infantile COW, cries:
Ha! do my rs deceive my earsight !
That frame them store clothes those voice a!
it is-it is me own, me only Moses" !" and he
folded her to his heart. "Methinks shall
swoon," she said, and pretty soon she swoon.
ded.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

SHARP.-It is said that the owners of pro-
perty offered at the ta1 sales are lkelv to
suffer from a practice not heretofore noticed.
Inc owner desirous of procuring tax title
hnds his competitor "a speculator) offering to
take SO small a fraction that he yields, and
says: "Well, take that much, in Gods name.
and pay the taxes" The next sale day own.
er Is absent, but SPECTATORS partner is on
hand, and speculntor having failed to pay for
his purchase, avails himselfo of the second sale
to purchase the entire lot for the same sum
as that originally bid by speculator for the
trihing faction which had induced the owner
to give up the contests. f. Telegram.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24
SPECIAL NOTICE.

AT the Agricultural Fair of the Northern District
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded to NJ
HANSCOM for the best DAGUERREoTYPEs, AMBRo1YPHs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (The editor of the Democrat
to the contrary Notwithstanding For proof see List
Of Awards, certified by Executive Committee, and for
further proof call and see the Pictures, at 33 ID
Street. opposite Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express Ofi,e.
N. B.-Superior Pictures taken as cheap as AZ
any other room. sepi5-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

A LEGAL ExoUsE-A gentleman who came
in by the way of the plains short time SINCE
subscribed for our paper, agreeing to pay US
for the same in wood. On Monday, he told
us to stop his paper as he was considerably
on the loaf, and had q chance to read the
Beacon at the saloons. without the expense
of having to pay for it. Of course we caved'
Red Bluff Beacon.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

A MAN named Jacobs, was arrested in Ne
vada last Friday, charged with being connec-
ted with the robbery of Mr.. Vein on Bear
river On Saturday, another man named
Ed. Briscoe, supposed to belong to the SAME
gang, was arrested at North San Juan.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

STAGE AooIDENT.-We learn from the Alta
that the Alameda stage, loaded with passen-
gers, upset on Wednesday morning. into the
San Antonio creek, while descending the hill
at San Antonio. The wife of Gen. Eaton, of
San Francisco, and the wife of the driver of
the stage, were the only persons hurt. The
accident was caused by driving an unbroken
colt in the team.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24
LETTER from Salt Lake to the Alta, dated
December 9th, saws:

A LETTER from Salt Lake to the Alta, dated
December 9th, says:
The breaking up of the stations Of Major
Chorpenning. on the western end of the mail
route has had its effect in the irregular arri-
val of the mails. The new contractors have
not the proper facilities for the transmission
of the mails within schedule time. They
have been very unfortunate in losing many
of their animals, by theft and otherwise.
think they viii be very glad to resign their
contract into the hand of the former contrac-
tors. The agent of Major Chorpenning
Mr.. A. J. Schell, left this city on the 2sth
November, for California, to arrange the af-
fairs on the western end of the route. fol
resuming the contract 1t is hoped here that
everything will again go on as before the in
terruption, which was marked by punctual
| ity.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

On Thursday afternoon, the Executive Com
mittee of the Pacific Railroad Convention
held meeting at San Francisco, for the
purpose of completing the preliminary or
ganization of company for the construction
of line of railroad to Stockton.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The Madison Qnd.) Courier says the "pro-
position to hold the next Republican Nation
al Convention at Indianapolis has been favor
ably received ny the public and the members
of the National Republican Committee"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

NOTED citizen of Chicago was last week
blessed by the birth of son, who was in
stantly named John Brown, and in a few
weeks will be publicly christened in that
name. The little Osawattomie was doing
well at last accounts.-AtLantic paper.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

A cRrNoLINE excitement pervaded the co"-
lissess of the Theater Royal at Berlin. The
director has forbidden the ladies to appear in
expanded skirts, which he deems eminently
unfavorable ia walking, sitting, or embrace
inc
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

TRIAL TRIP PosTPoNED.-The Bulletin says
that the Siganaw will not leave the Navy
Yard, at Mare Island, until ready for weeks
trip at sea when, if her coal does not ar
rive, she will go to Benicia or come down to
San Francisco to coal up, and thence go
Immediately on her trial trip
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

MRs. F. H. DAY, prOprietoress and editress
of the Hesperian magazine, has gone on a
visit 10 the Eastern States. During her ab
sence. the Hesperian will be edited by DR..
John A. Veatch
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24
CARRIERS NOTICE.

The undersigned would respectfully announce tc
his numerous subscribers his intention to credit nc
pc son for longer term than -FOUR WEEKS for The
DAILY NATIONAL DEMOCRAT. am forced to adopt
the above course on account Of the increase in nv
delinquent list. JER0MUS RAPALJE
dec6-4wdh Carrier
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

STEALING PIoKs.-Sometime between last
Saturday evening and Monday morning, one
or more of the numerous thieves about Ne
vada, entered the blacksmith shop of s.
Oates, at the foot of Main street, and stole
some ten or twelve new picks. valued at
about thirty dollars-Nevdda Democrat
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24
Marble Works.
Monuments,
Tomb and Head Stones,
Mantles, Table Tops,
WaShStands. &C,

TUE undersigned wish to inform the citizens Of
Il Marysville ard vicinity that they are prepared to
furnish anything in the above line. Also, GRANITE
and SAND STONE for building purposes, such as
door sls, water tables and window caps and sils at
reasonable prices
Fourth streets.
N. .B-Al orders from the country promptly at
tended to. MCCREADY & BRO.
deci4-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

CAPT. W. b. FLEEsoN has returned to Red
Bluff from the Washoe diggings. He thinks
the mines are very rich. Mining, however,
is almost entirely suspended, on account of
the snow.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

ROAD FROM RED BLUFF TO NONE LAoKEE.-
The matter in regard to the construction of
q wagon road from Red Bluff to the Nome
Lackee Reservation is being revived by citi-
zens Of Red Bluff. The Beacon calls upon
all interested to open their purses and assist
the work.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The Placeryille Observer says While cit
zens of San Francisco are complaining of
their cold, disagreeablo and windy weather,
and those of Sacramento Of the long contin-
uance of fogs and mists, we, of the Ravine
city, are enjoying the most delightful, clear
and pleasant weather.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The PoTATo RoT.-The Petaluma Argus
says that the potatoes which had been lying
in the ground in its county during the late
wet weather, were becoming affected with
the rot since being dug.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

DIToH PLow.-Capt. Connor. of Stockton,
is having ditching plow made by Mr.. Der.
rick, of that city, which will make a levee
three feet wide at the bottom, two at the
top, and three feet deep.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

In the U. S. Circuit Court, on Wednesday,
H. II. Lloyd, who is connected with the law
firm OF McDougall Sharpe, was admitted
as prosecuting attorney in the Federal
Courts.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The Captain of the ship Morning Light, ,
reports at San Francisco, that he saw a ship
Oft Cape Horn, October lst, which, from her
appearance, he believed to be the Maid of the
Sea, which left Boston early in June last for
San Francisco, and has been some time over
due.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24
NOTICE TO CAPITALISTS.
For Sale in Sums TO Suit Purchasers.

DONDS OF THE COUNTY or YURA, A,
Ao drawing interest at the rate of TEN PER CENT.
per annum payable semi-annually at the office Of the
Treasurer Of Huba county; the principal payable on
July LIST, 1869. sinking fund is provided by law for
the redemption Of twenty thousand dollars Of these
Bonds, yearly. All legal questions involved in their
ssue and payment have been closely before
the Supreme Court Of this State and the able decision
rendered in their favor invests them with character
higher than any Bonds in the market.
ALS0-Bonds Of the county Of Soano drawing in
terest Mt the rate Of SEVEN PER CENT. per annum
payable semi-annualIy at the County Treasurers Of
flee Of Solano county In other respects they are the
same the Yuba county Bonds described above
This presents rare opportunity for a safe invest
ment for nine years at high rate of interest," as they
offered at discount which IS the more desirable,
1t is reasonable to suppose that the present rates
cannot long be maintained.
For further particulars enquire at the Office Of the
San Francisco and Marysville Railroad Company, or
to d. G. HASKIN, Marysvilie, Cal.
Sacramento Union and Sierra Citizen copy I'm and
send bill to this office. dec1I-tf
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

CONRAD ZILoH, German shoemaker, resid
ing on Jefferson street, Louisville committed
suicide, November 22d, by blowing his brains
out with pistol.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

A PRIZE of $500 francs has been proposed
by the Paris Academic des Sciences for the
best essay upon the problem of Spontaneous
Generation" the very idea of which up to a
recent date, was secuted by the faculty.
ErchdnOe
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

Hon. Thomas Ruffin has resigned the posi-
ton of Associate Justice on the Supreme
bench of North Carolina.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

THOMAS o. SELBY, one of the oldest pio-
neers of Sacramento, died at his residence,
near that city, on Wednesday morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

Ar last accounts, mule and horse stealing
was very extensively carried on at Salt Lake
band of thieves were running stolen stock
towards Pixies Peak.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

PRoFEssoR Whitney, of Yale College, is
engaged in the translation and publication
Of Hindoo work on Astronomy
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

LATHAM AND DENvER-The Standard Of
yesterday has the following:
We are authorized to say for Mr.. Denver
that the statements made by an anonymous
writer in the National of Monday, and in
dorsed. editorially, in relation to certain al
legged Senatorial combinations, have no fonn-
dation whatsoever, in fact
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

AN insane man, named James Anderson,
has been taken into custody at San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The publication of the Yreka Uuion has
been resumed. ]. Tyson, former publisher,
is the editor and proprietor.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

7 OS'r, A FEW DAYS SINCE, A PROMIssARY
II note, drawn by Stephen NcCann, made payable
to John Devine, for two hundred dollars. The note
from date. All persons are cautioned against purch-
asing said note, as payment has been stopped.
dec23-lw# JOHN DEVINE.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The majority of the farmers in Teham'
county. have nearly finished putting in thei
crops.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24

The Yreka City Tax has been levied, which
is one per cent. on the taxab le property with
in the corporation.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-24
Nistellaneous.
Newspaper Interest for SnIo

THNHE undersigned offers for sale a oNE.FIGUru
n INTEREST in the DAILY NATIONAL Drvooa, AZ
1t is scarcely necessary TO say that the pnper s
manent and paying institution. The undersigned de-
sires TO raise a certain amount Of money and there
fore offers the above named interest for reasonable
snm. Applyto JOHN II. RIDGE.
uccS t-dh Manysyile