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The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

MOUNT HooD.-We lately conversed with Mr..
Howard, young man of this county, who was
one of q party that ascended Mt. Hood few
weeks since. Mr.. Howard is confident that
theirs is the only party that ever reached the
tip top of Mt. Hood, as no sign could be dscov-
cred of any one having been there before, and
il is not likely that a man whose ambition had
prompted him to scale the summit of this noble
mountain, would ever accomplish the ascent
without leaving behind him somo memorial of
his success. Tney tracked the Portland party
to spot several hundred feet from the top,
where they appear TO have stood parleying
awhile, and then turned back. Here an awful
chasm separated them from the peak, which
could be crossed only ON the snow which filed
il up at narrow place. The passage Of this
bridge was enough to appal the stoutest heart,
and in reality was as desperate an undertaking
as the passage of the Bridge Of Lodi-for II it
should fall beneath their weight, or crumble
away after they had crossed it, there would be
little prospect for them of ever visiting the
scenes of their childhood again. This thought
doubtless operated on the Portland party and
induced them 10 retrace their steps. But not
SO with the Clackamas boys. Frank Howard
thought that If nothing was ever ventured, no
thing would be won, and boldly rushed across,
followed by the others. They made their way
to the top, where they left some mark of their
presence, which will be noticed by the next who
has the hardihood TO make the attempt to reach
the top They were not provided with lnstru-
menis to take the exact measurement of the al
titude of Mt. Hood, but with the imperfect
means at their disposal it was computed that
the height of the apex above the level of the sea
was eighteen thousand two hundred and seven-
ty five feet and six inches--or considerably ever
three miles. Afterwards in making the descent
of the mountain, at distance of several miles,
they looked back, aud discovered with horror
that large portion of their frail bridge had
fallen off since they crossed The crater was
very warm, and in some places the hand could
not be borne on account of the heat.-OregoTl
Argus.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05
Gen. Houston on Americanism and the Slave
Trade.


The following letter from General Houston
appeared in the Galveston Union. The Gene
raj declares that Americanism in Texas is dead
and buried. -i..g eea
DEAR SIR Since my reply to your letter,
have seen the letter referred to (Gen. Houston's q
Independence letter of July oath 1859 and
with pleasure say to you in return for your
courtesy that have not known since 1855 OF
the existence of any organization in this State
of the Know-Nothing Order, nor Of any inten-
tion ever to revive il. For my own part, am
not in favor of again agitating that or any 9TH
er "ism." 1t was stated, years since that Know
NOTTINGHAM was dead-and have SO regarded
it.
There are ''isms" of most dangerous char
aeter which threaten our safety as well as our
existence, to which am unalterably opposed
These are "isms" of Notification, Secession
and Disunion. which are in vogue with many
men who claim TO be friends of the South but
are In reality demagoguee, who live on agita-
tion. hoping to be elevated by the confusion OF
the times. Many of these are prominent advo-
caters for re-opening the African slave trade,
than which, no greater evil is to be apprehend-
ed to the South. If this were once done, the
South would be overrun by African barbarians,
and our lives, and what Is worse, our homes
and our families would be subject to their bar
barities-and in no possible way advance our
general or national prosperity.
In my opinion all these devices are intended
to bring about disunion. Hence am opposed
to all ''isms" and henceforth will rely for safe-
ty and free Government upon the Constitution
and the Union. They embrace all that can ex-
ist of freedom and regulative liberty among
men. Under their protecting @gis we can en-
joy everything. Without them the rejecting,
mind can expect nothing but anarchy and ruin
to the best hopes of mankind. In haste, thine
truly,
SAM HoUsToN
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

TELEGRAPH TO THE PAorrc-The following
paragraph is from the St. Louis Democrat of a
late date:
A few days ago we announced In our news
columns that the telegraphic wires had been
extended to Atchison, on the Missouri river,
some fourteen miles farther than their previous
limit. The work is still progressing as we are
informed, and the wires stretching westward.
When the line is built through 20 the Pacific, it
will complete an enterprise equal in magnitude
and Importance to the laying of the Atlantic
cable. To the people of St. Louis and the Eas-
tern States, this is work of great interest, and
the day that binds San Francisco and this city
in telegraphic bonds, opens @ new future to
both; and as the forerunner, perhaps, Of the
great Pacific Railroad, we hail with pleasure
the dawning prospect of its early accomplish
ment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

MAGNIFICENT ELECTRICAL PAENoMEEA.-The
Northern States and Canada have recently been
treated to one Of the most magnificent spectral
sights ever witnessed in this country. II was
a veritable aurora borealis, seen on Sunday
evening and Monday morning, the 28th and
29th of August, and was visible several hours,
extending as far south as Baltimore, and inter
ruptng teegrapbic communication all over
the country. Bars of light were at first hori-
Zontal, but afterwards assumed a vertical form,
flashing with amazing luminousness and ex-
tending from the southwest to the northeast on
opposite sides of the heavens. There were at
the same time luminous masses Of brilliant car
nation, producing most singular effect A
fresh northwest wind prevailed at the time, and
the atmosphere was very cool.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

Tue LeNDoN TINES OFFICE.-Mr. Story, sor
of one of the proprietors of the Rochester Dem
ocrat, writes to that paper an account of his Wis
it to the Office Of the London Times. We copy
portion of this narrative:
One of the most interesting and novel depart
ments of the establishment il that in which the
stereotyping process is carried on. You know
perhaps, already, that every number of the
Times is printed from stereotype plates, thus
saving great part of the wear and tear of the
type. The stereotype plate is taken from the
"form" in three minutes, by new process, in
vented by a SWISS and known only TO him. A
thin layer Of soft and damp papier mache first
receives the impression of the type, and after
ii has been hardened by the application of heat
the melted lead is poured on which is TO form
the stereotype plate. The papier mache has the
power of resisting the action of the melted lead
and comes out Of the fiery trial uninjured, and
almost unscorched. The plates are re-melted
every day after the issue Of the day is printed
from them, and the waste Of type metal from
day to day is very slight. by this power OF
multiplying the number Of forms from which
the same side OF the paper can be printed, the
Times can use three or four presses at once, and
thus print its 81, 900 copies, on an emergency
in two hours time. The 7imSs employs in its
establishment some $50 persons. 1t has eigh-
teen reporters at the Houses of Parliament, and
for these, as well as the majority of its eompos-
itors, the working hours are the night hours
exclusively. 1t owns four cabs, which are en-
ployed solely in carrying reporters and reports
at night TO and fro between Printng-HOuse
Square aud the Palace at Westminster. The
reporters relieve each other at the Houses ev-
cry quarter hour, and thus, though the debate
in the Commons lasts til o'clock in the morn
ing, the Times gives it in full by sunrise. though
it cover two whole pages Of the Journal.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05
A DR. WH1rE, at Wilmington, Delaware, has

A DR.. WHITE, at Wilmington, Delaware, has
set the Eagle 'soarin," putting the remarka-
BILE biped with few hundred feet Of Ci0eronian
gas. The Doctor is some and no mistake, Only
hear him: ALREADY the proud Eagle, emblem
of American liberty, has crossed the Allegha-
nies it has faced the frowning brow OF the
Rocky Mountains and the snow-clad sierras,
has laved its wings in the calm waters Of the
Pacific, it will continue to soar until the SHOWS
of the Arctic regions, the blaze of torrid suns,
and the genial breezes Of the tropics, including
Cuba, the gem of the ocean, shall unite and
form one vast oceen-bound Republic"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

CROPs IN Los ANoELEs.-The grape crop in
the Southern counties is said to be very abun.
dant. Large quantities are to be shipped to
San Francisco Choice wine grapes are worth
in Los Angeles three cents per pound on the
vine, and from that to two and one cent. Ap-
pies, peaches, pears, second crop of figs, prick
ley pears, walnuts, almonds, pomegranites, etc.,
are also abundant. The wheat crop is not SO
good, and will fall far short of home consump-
tion. Enough Of corn, beans, potatoes, aud the
like, will probably be raised to supply the de-
mand,
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

SENATOR HUNTER, Of Virginia, is reported to
have said, in recent speech, that il the Demo
cratic party does not repudiate the principle Of
Popular Sovereignty, and advocate in lieu
thereof the principle of Congressional Interven-
tion. the party ought to be dissolved, and the
sooner the better.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05
SAM HoUsToN.

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY ON PUBLIC SoHooIS.-
The Murder of the Innocents," by the Rev.
Mr.. Higginson, is the sensation article in the
September number of the Atlantic Monthly.
1t is an earnest protest against an imaginary
Do-the-grls Hall, which stands as the type of
the majority Of our schools for Young La
dies" Our public school system is reviewed,
the writer making the following pertinent re.
marks:
In this magnificent system Of public instruo-
tion, the glory Of the world, TO turn out merely
vast machine for grinding down Young Amer
ca, just as the system OF middle men, similarly
organized, has ground down the Irish peasant
ryl Look at II as now arranged, committees
are now responsible TO the public, teachers to
committees, pupils to teachers; all are pledged
TO extract q maximum crop from childish brains.
Each is responsible to the authority next above
him for certain amount, aud must get it out
of the victim next below hun. Constant i'm
provements in machinery perfect and expedite
The work; improved gauges and meters lin the
form of eXaminations) compute the compare
tive yield to q nicely, and allow no evasion.
The child cannot spare all hour, for he must
keep up with the other children the teacher
does not relax, for he must keep up with the
other schools the committees must only stimu-
late, not check, for the eyes OF the editers are
upon them. aud the municipal glory ut stake;
every one of these, from the highest to the low
est has his appointed place in the treadmll,
aud must keep step with the rec and only once
q year, at the summer vacation, the vast ma
chine stops, and the poor remains OF childish
brain aud body are taken out and handed to
anxious parents Here, most worthy taxpay-
er, is the dilapdated residue of your beloved
Angelina; take her TO the sea shore for q few
weeks, and make the most of her,"
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

BRoDERIoK's SHEECHEs.-The speeches OF the
late Senator, on the stump through the country,
have been republished in the leading Eastern
papers, including the New York Tribune. Times,
Boston Journal, Cincinnati Commercial, For
ney's Press. Missouri Democrat. Charleston
Courier, Louisville Journal and N. o, Plea
yune, as well as other papers.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

The sPE1KEsmP.-Col. e. A, Stevenson, of
Tehama county, is spoken Of as prominent
candidate for Speaker Of the Assembly. Mr..
Phil. Moore, of Nevada, is alse understood to
be candidate for that position.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

RAPID GROWTH OF THE WEsT-The Chicago
Tribune gives some elaborate statistics showing
the present, and rapidly Increasing, political
Importance of the Western States. For this
purpose il makes q new classification, which
seems fair enough, as follows: the Eastern
States, or those which are mainly devoted to
manufacturing and commerce, comprising out
side of New England, the three States of New
Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania; the West
eTn States, or meat and bread producing sec
ton, reaching as far south as Missouri aud
Kansas; the Southern States, or negro breeding
and cotton and tobacco growing section, and
the Pacific States. Leaving out of view the
latter class, our Chicago contemporary produe-
es a table giving the area Of the different sec
tions, the population Of 1850, aud careful
estimate of the population in 1860. The fol-
lowing are the footing:
g; miles, 1850; 1850:
Western Western Ssf states. $4,000 sosSa
IA southern States .7s4,lSs s,9s2623 1O,9l7,3so
In the population Of the Southern States,
NEGROES, slaves and free, are included. 1t will
be seen from this table that the population of
the nine Eastern States has increased 10 ten
years, l,920.149; that of the nine Western
States, 3,945, ,9IS, and that Of the fourteen
Southern States, ,379, l24 whites, and il the
slaves are reconed, 1864 IA inhabitants. The
population of the West has grown from 1853, ,305
since 1920. II a similar rate of increase is
maintained, there will be 16,500,0OO people in
the Western States in 1870, which is nearly
equal to the whole Union in 1910. Already
the political power of the West, numerically
considered, much transcends that of the South.
Thus the nine Western States polled l 1881 ,l66
votes at the last Presidential election, while the
fourteen Southern States only cast ss5, ,O67.
The Nevada Democrat., 1859-10-05

Broderick Monument Committee.
No person is authorized to collect subscrip
tions to the Monument Fund except such as
present subscription rolls signed by the Presi-
dent and Secretary Of the Monument Commit
tee.
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thy, arc worthy Of NIL praise. The delivery OF
tho speeches occupied fully four hours. and through
out the whole of that time very unusual quiet
AID sobernsss prevailed in the court.
When Mr. Hunter closed his peroration to the
Jury, without further remark, Mt an intimation
from tho Judge, thoy Immediately withdrew to
consider their verdict After nm absence of three
quarters of an hour during which tho Court took
. rcccss) they returned into court with verdict
At this moment thr crowd filled NIL the srnco from
the couch inside the bar, around The prisoner, be-
yond the railing in tho body OF the court out
through the wide hall and beyond the doors
There stood the anxious but perfectly silent and
attentive populacc, stretching head and eek to
witness the closing scene Of Old Browns trial.
II was terrible to look upon such II crowd Of hu-
man faces. moved aud agitated with but one dread
expoctancy--to let tho eye rest for moment
upon tho only ,Nlm and unrufhed countcnance
there, and to think that ho alone of all present
was tho doomed ono above whose head hung tho
sword of fatc But there lac stood just that man
of indomitablc will and iron nerve, all collected
and unmoyed. even while the verdict which con-
signed him 10 an ignomnous doom was prnnoun-
ced upon him. Alter recapitulating his offences
NJ set forth in tho indictment, tho Clerk Ut tho
Court said
Gentlemen Of tho Jury what say you, is tho
prisoner Mt tho bur, John Brown, guilty OF not
guilty.
Foreman-Gnilty.
Clcrk--Gulty Of treason. and conspiracy and
advising with slaves and others to rebel. and
murder in the first dcgreef
Forcman--Ycs.
Not tho slightest sound was hoard in tho vast
crowd IA tho verdict was thus returned and read.
Not tho slightest expression Of claton or triumph
was uttered from tho hundreds present, who, u
moment before. outside tho court, joined in heap
ing threats and imprceationson hls head; nor was
this strange silence interrupted during the whole
of the time occupied by tho forms of tn Court
Old Brown himself, said not oven word. hut, M
on any previous day. turned to ndjust hIs pnllct.
and then composcdly stretched himself upon it.
A motion for nm arrest If judgement was put in,
bat not argued,
Counscls on both sides being two much shausted
t. 90 on tho motion wn, ordered to stand over till
Tomorrow, md Brown wasngnin removed unsen-
fenced to prison.
Ajuy to try Coprie who was not brought into
Count, was SUI sequently sworn.
The Court in consider alton nl stephens wounds
allowed hs to stand over, but nothing further
waa done. and thr Court ad ournrd.
Mr. Griswnld volunteered his services IN defend
ing C"rpir
The town though crowdci with people is per
fcctly quiet nnd there il II marked subsdencc
ui that threatening excitement which more or less
prfvadcd II last week
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Sinper's Sewing Machines.

1PEAT sccJss the most conclusive proof oI great
Jmen Judged by there Is no labor SAVING machine
before the public comparable Singers Sewing Mnfh"N
cr eslabine the highest reputation in The hiI'ii Sies
hay were exhibited at late Exposition tn.rsec IN
France where they carried of the highest Prcmium and
great mandatory them has Deen bhiil III rar~
In eycry branch industry in which sewing 10 DC d"h
hrse machines can he with immense proht As the speed
of tho Paiyay train travelling foot so sowing WIN
Sinaers Machines compared with ndsewing NO alior,
shomaker dr,smaker carriage trimmer saddic natter %c,
&C. shnuld not be The fair pf0nt OF using one oi
hese machines regularly employed is one h"nshn Dhs
vcar In ali prvat families where there Is nuch sewing 70
G dome these machines invaluable assistance
md hotel keepers find particularly convenient anu pfon
allie These machines simple in their construction Anu
very strong and durable being the only kind o living m
chine ever made by which every sort OF WORK cose m % e
onid he nerecty executed Thousands OF INFERIOR an
@ sewing Machines have made and sold under various
hui singers Machines alone have been ouhd every
where to satsfy the wants Of the people -,
plain nrnted for using, are sent WIN taen ma
o,na sSpm which any readily acquire he a o na
cina them The machines packed securely 10 70 70 any
Sars Of the world To all persons desiring more M
Sormation we will, application by letie a. ee oi % n,
ccs forward copy Of L NJ Singer a. COS 'aAe'' paper
wholly deVo'eu " ' l. NJ SINGER CO.,
prncipal Ofice No. 1923 Broadway, New J ORR.
,, o,.,cvs No 4I Hanover st. Boston, No. W Chap-
-. NV Haven Ct Glovervie, N VI No 2I4 broad sL
Sv3rt N IL No 142 Chesnui ST. Phladepma 40 o' nI u
, a. pamore: No. Westminster St fro'iIence' ~
!he M East an ST. Cncinnat No % Norm 4n s., S
Louis; No. 81 81 '"'''e' '"' [dec "a -d&cts.]
Mobile
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MEDICINES. &C.
BALTIMORE LOCK HOSPITAL.
Dr..Johnston,

u,lIE founder of s celebsassd insiuson os the mos.
Sss, ss"a Ss.y S.sn: r r y III &. L S.:l o ..s
Limbs Anes.ioas q Tho kinoys plp.son q shs Heart
SKIN md !. .as:s .ss ..a q ns@ae11 b:o,dsr:
. , ' sss s. ,ss, s s sss. Soss. Y s
''p"'"' rendering "'''isyS 45Gss "a ses. ,Tes.''''
dreadful and destructive habit which annually swesps %
Of %s (: ::S =.
listening scnas with the thunder Of eoquence walked 10
'''''' the living Tyre is TSssIxas M x'ii al confidence
Married parsons Young Men contemplating marriage be
ss rssass
lie who places himself under the care Of Dr. Johnston may
goay ccnnde ~ his honor % gnicmen' and conndenaly
rely upon his skill c; o.agasiS gsssi's''s %xAKsEss
Immediately cured and full slgor restorrd
rs s "a y
ions 1 too apt ss%% . o being sn
a' the subject Will pretend 2 deny nr, the posss e Pro
sn @ ".as tho mos, ssrca. and dssiruc,ss symptoms o
ry.cS and mcn" @ p"~s weakened nervous debility ay:psp
.a pa'aiion Of tho heart ndise.sion wasting The am
orr'c No, sour, FasDiMoK n. ssvns pooss BAL
iAa In observing the NAN. and Nuaasn
ss . s%', saa osSs.s :ss
Sss poon stating
Recent 2, sghs Cs,s:A Cure ia I've Days.
NJ Mh".HE W HvnIcwC DSy"S oo"D'
Ott. t.JOf1NS1ON.
Member Of tho Royal College ofsurgcons London, Graduate
of tho most eminent Colleges of tho United States
and r greater part Of bic LIE has been spent tho nrst Hos
pitfalls of Dondon Paris Philadelphia and esewhcre has anect
d Of the mos astonishing Gurus that were ever know
nny troubled with ringing In tho head and ears when asleep
great being alarmed Ht sudden sound and baA
iuncs With equcnt hushing attenpcd sometimes with deran
cement of mind, wore curod Immediately.
A QERTAlE DiaEAsE.
When the misguided and mpuent volary OF pleasure ands
biled tho seds of this painful discase ohen
laprs that tmcd of shae, dread VI de-
him fom applying 10 those who fom education
liability, alone becnd him enying I'll the constitution
liberated throat diseased aJns
nnd limbs dmncss of sight deacSs nodes On the sn hones
md arms boches on The heal Mee, and extreme press
with irghtf rapit I'LL NJ last the palate " the mhuli or
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New Fall Stock.

New Fall Stock.
UUST arrived from Northern cities with full stock OF
81 FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING, for gentlemen. The
styles and the most fashionable APPAREL at the lowest
pricss found establishment No. G Main Street.
Also large supply Of Gents Furnishing 0oodA which
styles Boots Shoes Of all qualities and prices tosu Trunks
vases and Umbrellas nom the best Eastern factories
exhibition and will be sold cheap. 80
Youths and Boys CLorHMa In all styles and qualities
Please call HIRsH SraAusEs between Nowii Muris
and A. c. Lewis and your self Our
been, selling cheap 10 incfease custom.
Farmers will do well TO examine stock
Servants Clothing, Shoes, de-, &c. sept Adds.
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Notice to the Merchants of Lynchburg

IND TIE NOT 7U WEN.
OLEASE bear in mind that am forwarding goods through
three Il week, connecting h the rwcckly steam
crs York and Baltimore My whole ehargc roin the
mharyes Richmond the landings and depot in ynchhnrg
general merchandise is only tteen cents per 100 s which
Includes all charges except the freight which usual! 10 cents
per 100 lbs. , , -.
s shipped through TO all points in the SouhWes
without detention. A. $. LEE, Forwarding Agent,
sept 5-2m On the Dock, Richmond, Va.
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n IIIDS prime Bacon sides and Shoulders; 100 hbls
-)U peor Rye Whisky; 90 casks imported Brandy
brands 40 packages Green and Black Ten; loo h, choice
Madeira Wines; 50 bbis. Apple Brandy 800 bhls common
whisky Gin and French Brandy 800 bb Refined SnEa-ai
GRADES; 800 doz Painted Buckets; for sale ly
nc, H. dts JONES & CO, Richmond Va.
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SOnbrerO GuanO.

10 OF Phosphate Gunno just from sonbvero Island
C West indle the richest depose Of Phosphate Of Lime
the world containing between 10 and 50 per Of
Bone Phosphate " L1e and to which Invite the attention
friends and the public generally who deal In fertilizers
We for the sale Of this Guhno here and
will sell at Northern prices deductng actual expenses 10 this
place .
Pamphlets containing its analyss &o, furnished applca-
lion ur b) mail,
anrl dActs Main Street tynchbarg Va
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,,c,IuIIpG OCT 14-Receivcd by Express third sup,
nv ~ asose beautiful Double Skirt and Kobe sliks all
wool Monslin EoDeT' ~'" w. N GUGGENIIEIMER
i5-dts "
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n LADIES WATCIIES.-We will receive this week, hfiy
)(D new STYLES Of Ladies' Watches We SOLICIT call from nj
wanting such feel assured tina, give salts
,,n,,i,n e j. WILLIAMS Il son,
w., 10 IA. Main street
U.ARLOR AND DINING ROOM STOVES, for wood and
o ia i,s C. &. BLISS Il co.