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TlHE undersigned have formed e>EpArtass-
l. ship, under the firm Of
LIKENs & BOYD
As General Land and Real BStats Agsats,
ST. JOSEPH, MO-,
and will give prompt attention to All and every
branch Of business pertaining to Real Estate
Agencies-such as the Entry Of Lands, in any
of the North Western States and TerritSriss,
either by Land Warrants or by Money.
We will also attend TO the purchase AAd sale
ofimproved Real Estate, Town Lots, &c.
LAND WARRANTS BOUGHT AND SOLD.
Remittances by Land Warrants, or exchange
on some one OF the principal cities, must accom-
pany all orders. JOHN II. LIKEHS,
JOHN ". BOYD
REFERENCES.
Hon. C. J. Faulkner, Of Virginia;
Hon. VIM. HambletOn, of Maryland;
VIM. NJ. Marshall, Esq, Of HagerStsWn BAAk,
Maryland;
Henry NJ. Brent, Esq, Cashier 0fVallsy BAAk
of Virginia;
Cato Moore, Esq, Cashier Of Valley Bank.
Charlestown, Virginia;
d. Burkhsrt, Cashier Of Bank Of Berkeley,
Virginia;
Allen c. Hammond, NJ. D., Berkeley C.
Virginia;
Drakely l. F0nton, Baltimore, Nd;
Josiah Lee & Co., Bankers, Baltimore;
Brown & Johnston. Bankers, ViekShuraA,
Mississippi;
Cuddy, Brown & Co., New Orleans;
Jack & Bros, Louisville, KY;
Andrew Hunter, ESQ, CharlestoWR, Va;
Jesse D. Slingluf, President Of CennsrSial
& Farmers Bank, Baltimore;
w. Bollman, General Superintendent BAlH
more and Ohio Railroad;
Forsyth & Baker, Wheeling, Vs.;
Bella NJ. Hughes, st. Joseph, Ne;
Silas Woodson, &"
Reuben Middleton, 4" &"
E. B. Webb, Carmi, H.;
A. T. Stewart l. Co.. New York;
Gage, Dater & Sloan,
une IS. ST..
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Eastern Route hY Railrnaa

LIST. By way Of Quincy. Chicago and
Michigan Central Railroad:
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aSs, : i'cOlomlni replied to a serenade in Troy:
o,aa -Le@en' am 'eer mOOch obliged for dis
E,s -p.eements' am veer pOOre speak Ang-
'iAA' INT | feels SLEEPY"
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DR.. n. GRAVES,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

HIAWATHA, BROWN CO., KANSAS,
DIFFERS his professional services to the sick
" and afflicted who may require them. Ha-
wing had practice Of thirteen years in the Wes-
tern country, he fatters himself that he is thor
Oughly qualified 10 the notifications Of disease
in this climate. may 6, So, ly.
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ont -; -ue Cincinnati Commercial says the pres
Las, .. 80 viii witness "the running out of the
Eonder. nONNu
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One Bottle Triumphant!

Mrs. Mofitt, No 3i5 Morgan street, St. Louis,
having suffered for three years with Rhsuma-
tism, and tried many preparations without effect,
was cured by one fry cent bottle Of Arctic Lin
imant
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-04-07

bOsIN1 n Ut |-'-7i
All communications should be addressed to
CAULDWEII. soUTHwoRTH & WHITNEY,
Proprietors of the n. Y. Mercury,
- Spruce street, New York.
Snecimen cepiesf.s sent free.
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An Explosion.

MEMPHIS, INN, Nov. %, 1851.
l hereby certify, that having been badly
bruised and scalded by the explosion Of Steam
Boiler, friend induced me to try Bragg's Are
tic Liniment. The smart was instantly extrae-
ted from the sealds, and in very short time,
all the pain was gone from the bruises. In two
weeks was well, and able to resume nv bust
ness. HENRY HAVERHILL,
Residence, Jackson st.
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BRIGGS ARCTIC LINIMENT.

1hHIS Incompatible Liniment, upon which the
4 great mass Of the afflicted Of all lands now
rely for relief from the pangs Of Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Geut, Erysipelas, Cancer, Serofula,
Sprains, Burns, Scalds, and all cutaneous disea
ses, is rapidly superseding all similar prepare
tions.
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LIST OF LETTERS

EMAINING in the Post Office at White
IL Cloud, Kansas, March 81, 1859.
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hn.., rO'' fayette McMullen, has announced
Ten. =, : candidate for Congress, in the Little
s,n. e' Na'l District, and has taken the
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:" 0rus"orth, widow OF the poet, died
aI Mount, England, on the 18th of jan
'!yean. -''''
" At dinner given in New York, few
'snce' by well-knOwn newspaper publish
. @4ohs the toasts was one to 1.-THE Star.
SPangled Bonner.n
60, ~ hccOlOmini replied to a serenade in Trov.
-euuemen' am reer mooch obliged for dis
~ implements. 1 am veer pOore speak Ang-
''u' INT feels shIeepy."
On, - The Cincinnati Commercial saws the pres.
l,s,.. -'s' viii witness "the running out of the
wonder. e S'S"Hl' onOulun
~, Gov Fayette McMullen, has announced
r.DDa.. candidate No for Congress, in the Little
Sonp S''''' anu mas taken the
q, u. seems that "Doesticks" is the author
rbi.s - report Of sale of salves in Charleston,
fpVA'ed recently in the N. Y. Tribune.
si,a, Inc Il, Hon, Oliver Hampton Smith. of In.
a., aled at his residence in Indianapolis, Sat.
'' night the 18th ult.
d. D. The Hon. John W. Stephenson i, a can.
Ee,ts. lo' Is-electiOn to Congress. in the Tenth
Dtno. oan Wentworth, in his paper, the Chicago
PDes;aa'. goes in for some Southern man for
WIN Mr.. Lincoln for Vice President.
e .s1,a Ne. Orleans paper speaks of the pen of
IT. ana IN: NJ another paper, as racy and trench
-'1oea S'th 'Oel-digested thought.
L. Pr, s0n BrOWnlOw's famous libel suits with
hH, $50 ssSOn'' in Tennessee, have all resulted
N'nphant aequittal.
nls,. an n Incredible story is told Of Prime. Ma.
hlore N ne i said to have fallen desDorstely
aEps ins celebrated poet, T. K. Herrey, died
u'' on the 18th ult., in his 55th wear.
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SOLD BY
Shreve 4 Macy, White Cloud, Kansas;
Reed & Sturges, Iowa Point,
James N. York, Doniphan,
]. II. Maun & Co., Brownville, Nebraska;
Peter, Frazer & Co., Oregon, Mo-;
Barnard, Adams 4 Co., st. Louis;
And by all Druggists. june 8, 1853, Iy.
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uG. eeils that "DOesticks" is the author
Sb.S 'pOt Of a sale of salves in Charleston,
ppeafed recently in the N. Y. Tribune.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
Sacramento Aduertigements.
WATER CURE AND MOTORPATHIC
ESTABLISHMENT
Electro Chemical Baths.

DR. BARLOW J. SMITH-GRADUATl
! ~ Of the New York Higeo Therapeutic College
has opened first class Water Cure and Mortorpath
Establishment in Sacramento, in the large and pleas
ant house formerly occupied by Mrs. Tden, on SeY
enth street, between | and J.
| The establishment is the first on the Pacific coast
that combines all the advantages Of Iygenic medica-
ton, and is equal to any in the Atlantic States Eu-
! rope Dr. Smith, with his family resides in theinsti-
tuition, and no pains expense viii be spared to make
II pleasant and health-restOring home for invaids.
Those suffering from diseases of the Rye, Bronchial
and Catarrhal affections Diseases Of the Heart, Lungs,
Liver, Kidneys, Dyspepsia, Constipation, ApOpleXy,
Fits, Paralysis, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Fever and
Ague, and Fevers of all types; Putrid Sore throat,
Group, Scrofulous Diseases, Piles Prolapsus Inilam-
nation of the Bowels Chronic and Acute Diarrhea,
should try the advantages of this Institution before
taking poisonous drugs, and essenng the chances
of recovery.
The arrangements of the Institution are particular
y adapted to the successful treatment of uterine dis
and dspacements, curvatures of the spine etc
Women anticipating confinement will be furnished
with pleasant apartments and the best medical and
surgical attention and in the State and every
to render parturiton easy and
natural
There is gymnasium for ladies well as gentlemen.
ELECTRO CHEMICAL BATHS, so valuable in erad-
icatng poisons, both mineral and vegetable, and In
the treatment of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, etc. will be
administered to patients without extra charge
CANCERS cured by an entirely new process.
BONE, SETTING.-Dr. Smith is the only onei in CAL
fornia possessing the art of eseting so success
fully practced by the celebrated DR., Sweet of Con-
nectcut.
limited hummer of persons desiring physioog-
ical diet can be accommodated.
DR.. Smith will attend patients in any part of the
city.
Thomas Hill, late of the firm Of Hill, Wooster Co.,
will take charge of the business department.
TERMS-F0R BOARD AND aTREATMENT-$2O
TO $50 per week, according to attention re-
qured.
Consultations free, verbal or by letter,
Letters of inquiry promptly answered. and circulars
sent on application. BARLOW j. SMITH, NJ D.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
TELEGRAPHTC.
OVER THE STATE LINE.
Arms and Men for observation-disclosures
Escaped Convicts--Fight in Church.
SAN FRANCIsC0 Nav DAD


SAN Francisco, May 23d.
The steamer Santa Cruz sailed for Mazat.
Ian and Guaymas this afternoon. She took
four cases of muskets directed to Pesquiera,
and about twenty passengers-generally mer.
chants going to Mexico on speculation.
1t is presumed that the clipper Adelaide
which will sail in few days, will carry more
arms to Mazatlan and possibly some men.
Frederick Pearkes, late merchant in
Marysville filed a petition for the benefit Of
the insolvent law, in the Fourth District
Court, to day Liabilities, $25,19l. Assets
amount to nothing
The Telegram says gentleman who this
morning came over from San Quentin, states
that at an early hour to day, four of the es-
capped convicts were seen near Corte Madeira
None of those who escaped had been re cap.
tured when the boat left there this morning.
While the Rev. T. M. McAllister was
preaching in the Episcopal Church, on Mis-
sion street, a man named Joseph NJ, Ware
walked up the aisle, and in loud tone of
voice informed r. 2. Locke, who was sitting
in pew, that he wanted to see him out side.
Mr.. Locke followed Ware out. The two
passed through the doors at entrance, when
Ware struck Locke several blows. The noise
of the scuff1le caused no little excitement
among the congregation, and several went
out and had Ware taken to the Station
House, where he was confined till released
on bail. They are both printers. Ware ac-
cused Locke of having published an article
in the Sunday Varieties derogatory to his
wife
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
MINING AT NORTH SAN JuAN.-The Hy

MINING AT NORTH SAN JUAN.-The Hy,
draulic News, of May 2lst, says;
Several companies cleaned up last week or
San Juan Hill with the usual good results -
1t is impossible, at any time, to give full re.
ports of mining yields, but we append few
which are representative The BloomeI
Company, after a run of six days, cleaned up
Sl,S04; the Sailor Company, from run OF
the same length realized $l,O24; and Win
ham d. Co., 1857.
The diggings at French Corral, Birchville,
Sweetland and Cherokee are said to be yield
ing handsomely, water being abundant and
many companies washing.
The sluices Of Evans & Co., at Buckeye
Hill, were lately robbed of considerable
amount Sluice robbing is becoming more
and more frequent. The rascals unlucky
enough to be caught at it, will hardly meet
with much mercy
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
DOCK AND SARSAPARILLA,
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDERS, OR FLEA
POWDER,

VIII destroy Garden Insects, COckrOdches, Bed
Bugs, Fyeds Ants, Moths, and all pests Of tie
min kind.
The importance of a reliable article Of this kind is
inestimable. In warm weather all nature teens with
these annoying foes This powder is the only article
discovered which will exterminate them com
pany of botansts, from the Horticultural Society Of
Paris, while amidst the ferns of ASIA observed that
all insects lighting upon certain kind Of plant very
soon dropped dead. This fact made Of to
guard their night camps from these ntruders. Guam
titles of the plant were brought homeby MIR T. Lyon,
and found positive insect destroyer in every eXpe
rment. 1t is simply powdered leaf, chemically pre-
pared to resist the effect of age and climate Medals
and Letters Patent have been obtained from the gov
ernments of England, France, Germany and Russia,
from the Worlds Fair and numerous medical and hor-
ticultural colleges and societies.
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
Executive Mansion,
Washington, 31st Jan, 1853. (
"Mr. Emanuel Lyon-Dear Sir | have the pleasure
to inform you that the Royal Commission, of the
Worlds Fair, at London, have awarded you Medal
and Certificate for the great value of your Magnetic
Powders, &C.
"MTLLARD FILLMORE, Chairman.
The above was accompanied by a certificate of
Prince Albert.
TT rs FREE FROM POISON
NEW YORK, October 1st, 1853.
Mr.. E. LYoN-Dear Sir: We have analysed and
tested your Magnetic Powders and find them perfectly
harmless to mankind and domestic animals but GER
JAMES II. Chiffon, NJ D., Chemist.
LAURENCE REID Prof C'y, n. Y. H.
Mr.. John L. Rome, Superintendent of the New York
Hospital, says, she has expelled all the bugs, ants
reaches, moths, &c, with Lyons Powder and finds it
of immense value
Every gardener and housekeeper must have a direct
interest in article of this kind Reference be
made to the Astor, st. Nicholas and Metropolitan
Hotels to Judge Megs, President of the American In
stitute; James Gordon Bennett, Gen. Winfield Scott,
Cyrus W. Field, L. NJ Pease, of the Five Points Mis-
sion, &o., &c. Judge Meigs says "This discovery OF
Prof. Lyon is of national Importance. The Farmers
Club have tested it thoroughly 1t will destroy To-
Gusts, asshoppers, ants, moths, bugs, and all YER
min. Garden plants can be preserved, and houses
made pure"
Arrangements are now made through Messrs.
BARNES & PARK, of New York, to have it sold
throughout the world. Many worthless limitations are
advertised. Becautous
Rats and mice cannot be reached by POWDER and
are killed by Magnetic Pill Order them through
any merchant
'Tis Lyons Powder kills insects in trice,
But Lyons Pills are mixed for rats and mice.
Follow directions. Use freely and Thoroughly.
Sold by the Druggists and country Merchants.
RICE, COFFIN CO., Agents,
MarysYille.
ap19 Ennis PARK WHITE, San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
COURT OF SESSIONS.
Hon. CHARLES LNDLEY, Judge,

MONDAY, May 23d
Ordered that the rule citing Lotion, Braden
and Shaetfer TO appear and show cause why they
should not be fined for contempt of court, be va.
Gated.
Fine of W. b. Wilson, for non-attendance as
Grand Juror, RENTED.
People VS.. VIM Bluxome-Arraigned and plead
not guilty.
People VS. Victor Observation-Disclosures for rob-
berry; arraigned and plead not guilty
People VS. Jas Archie-lndictment robbery ar
raigned and plead not guilty.
People VS. A. Shay-Destroying a promssory
note tried by jury and verdict ofguty,
Motion of counsel for dett. in arrest of judg-
ment Saturday set for sentence.
j. II. Bruce excused from further attendance
as trial juror
People VS. Gillermo Leon-Jury empannelled
and sworn case continued tomorrow.
Court adjourned until tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

gy- Science has her heroes, not less than war,
which annhates all that the former has done for
kind. 1t is something TO be celebrated in either sense
OF the word and DR.. l.. J. CZAPKAY, one Of those
distinguished exiles who accompanied Kossuth in his
flight to America has attained iu the estimation Of
majority of men, hat high position. graduate Of
the University Of Pesth, acknowledged by the author
ties ofthe famous Josephinian Institute Of Vienna, he
had already started upon brilliant career in his native
land, when the War of the Revolution broke out and
the young practitioner at once enrolled himself upon
the side OF his counry's defenders. History has al
ready done justice to the services which he rendered
on that occason they have been ndorsed by his Gen
eral, as well as by his companions in arms until no
doubt can remain as to his merits. So well convinced
of his skill were those among whom he had cast his
lot on this side OF the Atlantic, that the Philadelphia
College of Medicine cheerfully accorded him diploma
and the honorary title If A. L. His skill and efficiency
in the treatment Of the certain branch Of diseases
which, without regard to the sneers of disappointed
rivals, he has devoted himself. have become widely
known as to need no further Endorsement Thousands
have been preserved from irretrevabe destruction by
a timely resort TO the services Of DR.. l.. j. Czapkay,
whose office is at the Medical and Surgical Institute in
Sacramento street. opposite the building of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, San Francisco. mr20
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
REDUCED PRICES,
SPARROW BROS.
Sierra Turnpike COMPANY.

OFFICE SIERRA TURNPIKE COMPANY,
Downeville April oath, 1859.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Assessment has
~ this day been levied of twenty dollars each
share of She Capital Stock of the "Sierra Turnpike
Company" payable on Wednesday, June 1st, A. ID
1859. Subscribers to the Stock of the Company car
pay their assessments to the following named firm,
and persons, who authorized to receive the SAINT
and receipt therefor, viz
In Marysville, to Decker Brumagm & Co.;
In Camptonville, to Geo. S. Saunders;
In GOodyear's Bar, to james Newell;
In Downeville, to VIM. IL. Ladd 6 Co.;
By order of the Board:
my22-td VIM. II. CHEEVER, Sec'y.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

MINING IN AMADoR.-The Ledger of May
2lst, has the following:
Coon PAY-Darling & Co. cleaned up their
sluices last Saturday, after run of SO DAYS,
with 20 inches of water and three hands, and
took out S703. After paying all expenses,
they had Sl27 to the hand left them. Their
claim is the old Temperance Claim, at the
head of Ind an Gulch, Volcano.
GONE To WoRK.-The completion of the
Open Cut into the basin at Volcano, had, at
last accounts, set twelve new companies at
work.
Messrs. Mcdonald Il Co., the owners of the
Dry Creek ditch. that runs to Dosh's store in
tend to put up flume across the gap in the
"divide" at Dosh's store. This will water the
main ridge down to Hatselville, aud will open
large section of surface mining.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
~ One of the most pleasing, nt the

gS~ One of the most pleasing, Nt the
same time effective remedies for Dyspepsia, and all
other diseases arising from a morbid condition of the
stomach and liver, is DR.. Hostetters Bters. 1t not
only the disease from the system, but by Civ
ing tone to the organs of digestion, aids them in their
functions. All who have tried it acknowledge its eX
cellence and superiority, and therefore commend
it to the sufferer Dr. Iostetter's Biters, as tonic,
is too well known to need praise. 1t is therefore
scarcely necessary this time to do than direct
attention to this preparation, which is certainly une
quaed by any before the public, satisfied as we are
that its widespread reputation must prove sufficient
to satisfy all Of its excellence relief and remedy
for all diseases Of the stomach.
"Knowledgeis is gained by experience, and, though
have heretofore dealt very little in medical prepar-
ations, compelled, in justice to the manufac-
turers, to say that Hosett9r's Stomach Btters has
been the means of curing us of severe attack of
dyspepsia, and has removed pain in the stomach in
very short ttme.-Patsbur0 Gazette.
Sold by Druggists and Liquor Dealers everywhere.
e. WIDEMANN, Agent,
Marysve.
ap19-2mis PARK & WHITE, San francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
laiIg WationaI democrat.

In Sacramento, on Saturday evening, after
Il was known that the Lecompton primary
election had gone in favor of Latham, that
rersonage was serenaded and made speech
In reply. He threw out gentle hint to the
effect, that it wouldn't do to rejoice too soon,
and that the result of that days work was
but the beginning of the contest. Weller
and Denver appear to be just now in the
hack ground.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

INDIAN AGENoY.-At the "Magnolia" saloon
there is bow, taken from Humboldt Indi-
ans, which it requires very strong man to
bend-the owner must have been a savage
Hercules. Some of the Rangers state that
at one time they placed a dead deer seventy
five yards distant, and an Indian archer sent
an arrow through the body of the animal
and several wards beYond- IrinitN Journal.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

S1sKIYoU MINEs.-The Yreka Union of May
10Th informs us that considerable excitement
exists on Humbug Creek in consequence Of
the discovery of very rich quartz vein on the
South Fork of the North Fork. Some Of the
miners on Scott river have lately been reap
ing a rich harvest. Among the companies,
are mentioned Stueval, Adams d Miller,
Sharp d Co., and Reppard & Co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

PATENT FOR BoDEGA GRANT.-We under
stand that Mr. Tyler Curtis received per last
mail the patent for Bodega grant, embracing
eight square leagues, as surveyed by Clement
Cox, Esq, U. S. Deputy Surveyor. This sur
vey embraces the agricultural and grazing
lands bordering on the coast, and excludes
the eight leagues of land formerly claimed by
Capt. Smith, the original grantee, and by
bim leased to Mr.. Phelps.-Sonona County
T0nr,,1L
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

STRIKE ON THE NoRTH FoRK.-In Sailor
Ravine, on the North Fork, about two miles
and half above Downieville, from the claim
of Jack Willett d Co. on Monday last, five
men took out nearly forty ounces of gold,
and on Tuesday some eight hundred dollars
The gold from this claim is coarSe, two pieces
of that taken out on Tuesday weighed three
pounds-one twenty six and half and the
other nine and half ounces-Sierra Cih
ZEN
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

In the Amador Court of Sessions recently
John W. Simmons, charged with assault
with intent to kill" L. McFadden, has been
tried and proved not guilty. Gregoris San
tona, indicted for grand larceny, has been
found guilty. b. F. Hawkins, indicted for
Grand larceny, has plead guilty.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24
NAPA.-The Napa Reporter of May 81.

-'1r ~ HO 17aFu IVIPUTVeT OF IHay lIsT,
contains the following intelligence:
Rooney, J. w. p, has instituted two Divis.
ions of the Sons of Temperance in the valley
--one at st. Helena and one in the upper
part of the same township. Some forty.
three, including four or five young ladies,
joined at st. Helena, and some seventeen in
the upper section, to petition for charters.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

On Sunday, the wood barges Maid of Or
Jeans and Tom Posse, were sunk at the Sac
rannento levee during heavy gale of wind.
There were lost from the Maid of Orleans be-
tween fifty and sixty cords of wood.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

ACcIDENT-The Placer Courier of May
10th, says;
MIR. j. Bullen, of Michigan Bluff, met with
a serious and painful accident last week. He
was working in his mining claim, when the
bank caved upon him. breaking his leg and
otherwise badly injuring him. We are hap
py to hear that the gentleman is doing well,
and no doubts are entertained by his friends
of lis ultimate recovery.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

On May l4th, the members of the Contra
Costa county Agricultural Society met and
selected Lafayette as the place for their first
Fair and Cattle Show, which is to come off
on October llth Of this year.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

HAPPY FAMLY.-At Bournes, opposite
Woods caossing, there is a cat which is now
sucking, with affectionate impartiality. one
IL. little kitten and seven young gray squirrels.
Inc kitten and squirrels play together as
though ell were kittens-iSGn Juan Press.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

MOUNT VERNON APPEAL-At the coming
festival in aid of the Mount Vernon Fund
there will be several original addresses and
compositions delivered by young ladies Of
this city, and there will also be dialogue
written by Rev. J. A. Benton, in which 9th
er young ladies will take part Union, Non
dan
Daily national Democrat., 1859-05-24

THE steamer Young America, having been
furnished with a new cylinder, will, it is said
take her position on the route between San
Francisco and Marysville, in opposition to
the independent steamer Princess.