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Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

T OST, A FEW DAYS SINCE. A PRoMIssARY
H note, drawn by Stephen McCann, made payable
to John Devine, for two hundred dollars. The note
dated Oct 10th, 1859, and payable In six months
from date. All persons cautioned against purch-
asing said note, as payment has been stopped.
dec23-iwt JOHN DEVINE.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

ANOTHER TRIAL.-On Monday. Dec. 26th, the
third trial of Green Palmer, indicted for the
murder Of John A. Benson, will commence at
Stockton.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
JUST RECEIVED

Ex CLIPPER SHIPS HURRICANE and FAIRwIND
A LARGE ASSORTMENT of DRUGS, CHEAII-
IA GALS, OILS, Of every kind VARNISHES, BAY Y
RUM, PATENT MEDICINES, and large Assort-
ment of DRUGS generally, for sale extremely low at
the store of S. T. WATTS, No. % First ST.,
je22-my Near OF ID.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

FOund.-A Sure Remedy for Colds,
Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis, and all Diseases OF the
Longs-"Dr. Ayers Iceland Moss Cough Candy"
For sale by e. FAY AGENT III Second street, between
D and Maiden Lane and at all the Frdt Stores in
Marysvle. Try it only % cents per box. de24my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

THE French College, on the corner of Mis-
sion and Jackson streets. San Francisco, will
reopen on the I'd of January next, under a
new arrangement.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
GOODw ms
PATENT
CHEWING TOBACCO,
AN
IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT
IN PUTTING UP
rTN1t CTTT CUEWING TOQACCO

By Messrs E. GOODWIN BRO, New YORK CRY
TOBACCO OF the BEST QUALITY is selected, neat
ly wrapped in TIN FOIL, and PATENT PRESSED.
The great advantages Of this over other brands
consist in the size Of the packages rendering it more,
convenient to carry in the pocket, and by being
PRESSED SOLID, it keeps MOIST and FRESH, re-
tains its FULL RICH FLAVOR, and improves in quail
ity as It is used while 10 other brands, as the
package is opened, the quality rapidly DETERIO-
RATEs-the tobacco growing dry-and littering the
pocket to the great annoyance Of the consumer The
dressing which the PATENT TOBACCO undergoes in
the process Of manufacture frees 1t from all grit or
Impurities Objectionable in the use of Plug Tobacco
Chewers will do well to give the Patent Pressed trial
and judge for themselves.
For sale by wholesale Merchants, who receive II
direct from the Manufacturers.
E. GOODWIN & BRO,
2O1 4 299 WATER sTRRET,
decfs.fmep New York
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
Ladies' Festival.
FOR THE BENEFIT OF
MOUNT OLIVE CHURCH.

A H THE WATER WORKS HALL, Fourth street
IN one door from ID, on SATURDAY, MONDAY
ank TUESDAY EVENINGS, Dec. 2ftb, 26th, and
2Tth The supper will be the finest thatcan be gotten
up embracing every choice Wand that can tempt the
appetite.
The collection Of Fancy Articles, suitable for Holl-
day Presents, which will be offered for sale is very
extensive, and have been selected with great care
from the best collections In San francisco.
JANE CARR, Treasurer.
dec23-2t d. W. SANDS, secy.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
DANGER FROM THE APAours.--The AriEOni-

DANGER FROM THE APAonEs. AriEOni-
On of December 9th says:
AS natural result of the campaign now
in operation against the Apaches. We are in
formed they are on the alert, looking for
chances to rob and plunder, and are seen
prowling around, watching for good oppor-
tunity to run off stock from Tucson and its
vicinity. Only few nights since, no less
than six to ten Apaches were seen by some
of our citizens, skulking about the town after
dark, evidently spying out the location of the
stock, and the number Of head to be suoured.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
TREES TREES III TREES y
0OO APPLE, I, 2 and 8 years growth;
IO.OOO5 5000 Pear, and 2 do
g ooo plum, Anricot and Nectarine;

6,000 Plum, Apricot and NeUIaIIhei
1000 Peach Trees;
1000 Locust, large size;
For size and symmetry our Trees cannot be sur
passed, and we guarantee them true to labels.
Trees can be examined and purchased at the Nur-
sery and Seed Depot, 30 ID STREET, next door to
the Post Oaice, GEO. LAWS.
dec19
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
SPECIAL NOTICE.

AT the Agricultural Fair of the Northern District OF
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded to NJ
HANSCoM for the best tDAGUERRKoTYPEs, AMBRoTTPBs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (The editor of the Democrat
60 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 OiSe.
N. H.-superior Pictures taken as cheap as at
any other room. sep15-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

HIGH WIND ABOUT OAKLAND.-On Sunday
last the wind blew with great fury and vio
lence from the northeast, in the vicinity Of
Oakland, doing considerable damage in de-
molishing fences, uprooting trees, tearing
down buildings, and scattering loose things
about generally. AS terrible and furious as
the wind was on this occasion, we learn that
its force was spent before reaching the other
side of the bay.-AlGm Herald
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

HOnOwny's Pills and Ointmcnt-Cau-
ton to the purchaser.As they have been basely Inn
aed the public should learn that there sure test
of their genuneness, viz the water-mark Holloway
New York and London" which appears in every leaf
Of the book OF directions, visible when held between
the eye and the light, Sold at the mandatory, No.
so, Maiden Lane, New York, and by all Druggists, at
25c, 63c., and 81 per pot or box. dec 20
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
PLOWS! PLOWS!

FLOWS! PLOWS! =!
NRN 500 OF THE CELEBRATED
= PEORIA STEEL PL0WS; Bos-
ton Steel Clipper 40
Evans Adams Prairie clipper ana Cast'lron
Piows, of every description
Cahoon's celebrated broad cast Seed Sewers, hand
or horse power;
Together with a general assortment Of Agricultural
Tools for sale by -
nov13-3mis First street.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
STEWART & COLA,

HAVING leased The above SALOON, beg to inform
Il their patrons and friends that they will always
be hand TO attend 10 their wishes and them
that their Bar will at all times be supplied with the
right kind OF BEVERAGES, and they will do their
best 70 dispense them in satisfactory manner. The
BILLIARD TABLES will be under tire persOnal su-
perntendence OF Mr.. Cola. They the finest kind
Of Marble Bed Tables, and will be kept in perfect
der. deci6-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

Hall's sHrsaPariIla, Yellow Dock and
IOdide OF POtass-Admirable as a Restorative and
PURIFIER of the BLOOD. 1t cleanses the system
of all morbid and impure matter; removes blotches
pimples and scorbutic eruptlons from the skin;
stores vitality TO and strengthens the system
For rheumatism, Lumbago and Gout, 1t is unequaled.
Sold by druggists generally at 81.
II. HALL CO., PHoprIetoFs,
143 ana 146 Clay street,
sepi3-6m Below Montgomery.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25
GREEN & DRIED FRUITS,
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS

FHNOYS for the Holidays, Nuts, Candles, Iama-
y rnds, jellies. Preserved Fruits, Honey, Lante
Currants, Sudess Raisins, &C., &c.
Agentfor Ayers Iceland Moss Cough Candy
n. FAY,
deo24.u III Second street.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-12-25

dec24-td
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

POSTMASTER GENERAL.--The vacancy
in the office of Postmaster General
has been filed by the appointment of
Hon. Joseph Holt, Of Kentucky, prcvi-
ously Commissioner of Patents. The
n. Y. Tribune says "From our ac-
quaintance with Mr.. Holt, in the latter
capacity, we think he will prove him
self in his new founctions a very
great advance upon his predecessor,
to say the least. We shall be disap-
pointed if the administration of the
Department is not henceforth both in
telligent and energetic" 1t really is
gratifying that besieged by so many
aspirants To this position as was the
President, he finally settled on proba-
bly, the best in the lot. Mr. Holt is
unquestionably far better fitted for
this position than either Brown or
Campbell, his immediate predecessors.
He enters upon the duties of his posi-
ton at a time of peculiar difficulty in
this Department, owing to the failure
of the Postoflice Appropriation bill,
and whether his abilities will prove
adequate to the task before him, re.
mains to be seen. Davenport Gazette.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
The LaWton Blackberry.

FNHIS BERRY is unique, and not, as some
l. have been led To believe, the common
" New Rochelle Blackberry improved by cul
tivation. 1t differs in shape. size an quality
from all Others. 1t is perfectly hardy enduring
the severcst winters without protection. The
fruit is delicious, having small seeds in pro-
portion to its size; is prodgious bearer, and
in any good farming soil, the stalk. leaf. flow
Ct and fruit will grow of mammoth proper
tiOns.
For the convenience Of Clubs, and those
who take orders for plants, they will be safely
packed in boxes. put up in clusters OF one
dozen, without charge for package. at the fol-
towing rates A box Of dozen, 50 box
of dozen, 50 ; a box of 8 dozen, SO. To
prevent imposition, which has been extensively
practiccd, every package will be marked and
branded, and purchasers from the undersigned
will thus secure the genuine variety, without
admiNturc, and may enjoy this delicious fruit
the second summer in perfection. The money
should accompany the order, with name and
address distinctly written. n. BIO timer
ant plant sellers or travelling agents are EN-
plOycd to sell the plants from my grounds.
Address, WIN. LAYTON.
No. 81 Wall Street, New York,
or. New Rochelle n Y
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
Stuck in the Mud.

Those indiScrcCt aspirants after
Sudden riches" who are thus early in
the season started off in Pmigrant wag-
ons across the spongy praires and
| through the miry roads of the west,
en- route for the Pixies Peak gold re-
giOns, find that, like the road TO Jor.
dan, il is " a bard road TO travel"
We have accounts from some parts
of this State and Iowa, of the Difficult.
ties encountered by these imprudent
persons--of their wagons and teams
sinking hub and knee deep in mud, 50
that they can progress no faster than
snails, with over thousand uncertain
miles yet to travel before they reach
their dcstination-Of vehicles "stalled''
III the mirc, 50 that they can neither
go forward nor back ont, a dozen miles
out Of sight of human habitation-and
Of suffering, while thus delayed, from
drcnching rains, cold nights, and con
segment fever and chills. We learn
that some fifty trains are thus "stuck"
few miles from Dubuque, as many
more in the vicinity Of Davenport, and
quite a number between this city and
Rock Island
No more fool-hardy undertaking
could well be imagined by an old in
habitant" of this western country.
than a long journey through the prai-
rics at this season Of the year, the
time of the spring thaw,' when the
country has literally no bottom, and
the roads are little better than mortar
beds. These aspiring Pixies Pcakers,
who undertake SO plodding a journey,
must either be ignorant Of the condi-
ton of prairie roads in early Spring,
or wildly, foolishly venturcsomc.
However, we can readily conceive
how men who are so credulous and
wild.braired as to believe the humbug
gold stories from Pixies Peak, concoc-
ted by sharpers in Missouri and the
border territories, can persuade them
selves of the safety and propricty of
attempting to swim Jordan of mud
with the hope of reaching a Canaan
of Chicago Journal
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
BYLAWS, Rules & Regulations

Exhibitors. at the time of the Fair.
must sec to the delivery of their arti-
Giles. animals, &c, and their arrange
mcnt upon the grounds. The Society
cannot, in any case, provide for their
transportation, or be subjected to any
expense. either in their delivery at or
return from the grounds. The Com
mittec Of Arrangements will use all
diligence To insure the safety of stock
and articles after their arrival, and
will see to their arrangement on the
grounds, but neither they nor the soci-
ETY. will he responsible for any loss or
damage that may occur.
Articles upon which no premiums
are offered, will be entered in the elias.
scs to which they naturally belong,
and will be passed upon by the Com
mittees on those classes, who will rec.
ommend such premiums as their iudg.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
NEW HOTEL.
SCOTT q WRIGHT.
PROPRIEToRS,

MAIN STREET. WGREGOR, IOWA,
The undersigned having leased the we'll
known American Hotel, beg leave to inform
the Travelling public and the rest of mankind,
that they intend to make it worthy the pat.
ronage of travellers, and if attention to the
wants of guests, good fare and low prices are
any inducements, hope to have our share Of
business.
In connection with the Hotel is the largest
Barn in town, which is under the charge of an
experienced Ostler, and teamstcrs can depend
upon having their teams well cared for. Our
house being the Stage Office, Railroad Ticket
Office, American Express and General Freight
Office, presents more advantages than any
other can show in the city, and all we ask of
our friends, is to try us once, and if not salts
fed not to come again s. & W
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

GRAND JURY TO BE DISPENSED WITH IN
MICUIGAN.-Thc Detroit Free Press
says, the act providing for the trial of
criminals by information goes into
effect sixty days after the 18th of Feb
ruary, at which time itbccomes law.
This law virtually abolishes the grand
jury, which has for SO long exercised
its inquisitorial functions, rcserving
for the Circuit Judges power to call
it into session whenever special cases
need its aid. All cases are to be ex-
amined before a justice Of the peace,
and by them committed directly to
the higher courts, instead of for indict-
ment as has been previously done.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

TIE SIcKLEs TRAGEDY.-Thc Grand
Jury at Washington have found bill
against Sicklcs for murder. No bill
will be found against Butterworth. 1t
is expected that the trial will disclose
an amount of scandal far exceeding
what has already been furnished to
the public, and will bring reluctantly
to the witness stand persons who have
not hitherto figured in the newspapers.
1t is reported that the anonymous let
tiers to Messrs Key and Sickles, war
ming one and informing the other, were
written by female friend of Key, be-
longing to Baltimore, who was jealous
Of his attentions to Mrs. Sickles.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

The St. Louis Democrat of the 18th
inst, contains letter of solemn warn
ing to those whom it styles the de-
luded Pixies Peakers." Among other
facts the writer states that last season
hundreds of men roamed for months
through the rcputed gold region dig
ging here and there, but not one Of
them has ever come forward aud stat
ed that he made money by digging.
Hundreds have also been in the mines
during the whole of last winter, but
we have seen none Of their gold which
they say they have obtained. The
press is teeming with their letters, all
informing the public that the writers
are satisfed-that from three to ten
dollars can be dug up in "a day--and
also that the whole country is laid out
in town lots
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
Seeds, Seeds.

FIELD, GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS.
WE ARE now fully supplied with one of
w the largest and most complete stock of
Garden Flower and Field seeds ever offered to
the Western public Our stock has been made
up with much care from the first seed gardens
Of America and Europe. A large share are
home grown seeds being grown under our own
inspection. and which we can recommend ~
true to name and of the best quality. Among
our assortment of seeds may be found over
80 VARIETIES OF FLOWER SEEDS;
300 VARIETIES OF GARDEN SEEDS
Hungarian GRASS SEED;
iMrnEE SEED. &c &c.
From long acquaintance with the trade,
we feel confident no one can offer better in
duccmcnts to those desiring seeds
Those who design to emigratc TO Kansas and
Pixies Pcakc would do well to take with them
a box of fresh Garden Seeds
We also keep constantly on hand full as
sortmcnt of
IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINES,
suited to the Field, Garden, Orchard, and
Household -s ~
We are fully prepared to supply the trade
on the most liberal terms.
Full Catalogues furnished gratis on appli-
cation if by mail inclosc IA stamp.
Address Ii. ID. EMERY & CO,
.Dl Lake St Chicago
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

Philip Barton Key, the victim of the
late tragedy in Washington, had an
elder brother who was killed several
years ago in a duel with Midshipmar
Sherburne Of New Hampshire. Keys
wife, who is dead, was a Miss Swar
of Baltimore. She was the afliancct
Of Col. May Of Mexican war notoriety
and being introduced by him to Key
the latter dishonorably won her from
him. A duel was only prevented 10y
the authorities. 1t was bee ause o
this affair that Col. May wore his long
beard and long hair.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
Resolutions.
On motion it was

Resoired That the citizens of the dii1eren,
towns in the county be requested to send il
proposals to the Secretary, previous to the first
of June, stating what amount their respective
towns will contribute, in money, materials
and labor, towards fitting up Fair Grounds anc
making preparations for the Fair provided tho
Fair shall be held in their Town. The propo
sitions to be signed 10y responsible names.
Resolred That when this meeting of the
Board adjourns, it adjourn to meet on the tirs
Monday in june next, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, a
the Secretary office in st. Charles City.
Resolred, That the Secretary be, and is here
by, instructed to procure u sufficient numbe
of blank Diplomas suitable, in his discretion
for the use OF the Society at the First Annua
Fair.
On motion the Board adjourned.
c. BUTTERFIELD, Pres.
A. B. F. HILpRErH, Sec'y.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
The Democrats in The L. S. Senate.

The interesting Washington CORE
spondcnt of the Springfield BcpubIi-
can has the following in one of his
letters
The great debate in the Senate last
week upon popular sovereignty, was
the most thrilling debate ever listened
to, not excepting any Of last winter
upon the Lccompton bill. was cs-
peciaIly interested in the running de-
bate offour hours between jeff. Davis
and Douglas. 1t was like a conflict
between two wild beasts, for it was
quite often personal. Davis was gen
orally cool, though once in while he
lost his temper, and cracked the slave
holders whip about the ears of his
enemy. His manner was provoking,
his logic was terrible and his snccrs
and invectivc almost unbcarable.
Douglas was reused to a tremendous
pitch of passion and cloquencc. At
one time some half dozen southern
senators howlcd at him--Davis, Ma
SUI, l1ulItCl, anu pliltIS-dlli Tic was
like wild lion with the hunters and
their dogs upon him. He stood his
ground and beloved forth his replies
in a voice Of thunder. But the man
was essentially damaged. Admitting
that slaves arc property under the
constitution, as sheep are, he could
not withstand Davis's demand for con-
grcssional protection of such property
in the territories as matter of right.
But as a question of policy Douglas
was triumphant. The only man who
did him any service in the debate was
Stuart Of Michigan. He delivered ii
powerful speech winding off with the
prediction that if this new demand Of
the South was aCccdcd to by the demo-
cratic party, it would complete its
ruin.
The republicans did not mix in the
debate till eight o'clock in the evening,
and then only two speeches were de-
livcrcd For eight hours the demo
cratic senators quarrcllcd together
like so many rampant tigers, and two
days later stuck together like broth
crs upon the Cuban bill.
The effect of the debate upon Mr..
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

STOPPING THE LIQUoR TRAFFIC. - The
city of Rockford, Illinois, has deter
mined to cut off the liquor traffic en-
tirely, within its corporate limits. An
ordinance has been passed prohibit,
ing the sale of spirituous or malt
liquors, or the giving of them away
with the view to evade the ordinance,
under penal sum of not less than
fifty dollars for each offence. All the
beer and liquor shops have consequent,
ly been closed, and the city authori-
ties, sustained by the mass Of the citi-
zens, have determined to prosecute, to
the extent Of the law, every violation
of the ordinance.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31
Valuable Farm for Sale,

TIME SUBSCRIBERS offer for sale. on favor
i able terms, an improved Farm of 30
acres 90 OF which are under onltiyation-60
are good timbcr-aad the balance as hand
some and fertile prairie as can be found in
Iowa The farm is situated on the Shell Rock
River, y miles above Nora Springs and IS
miles west OF st. Charles, directly on tn, line
of the McGregOT and Missouri River Railroad.
1t is well watered-a beautiful and never fail
ing spring brook running across the premises
and has on it good log house, stables &c,
Price SD per acre Time given on Il portion
OF the purchase money.
HILDRETH & CARVER.
St. Charles City, Floyd Co, Iowa.
March 10, 1859, %
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

THE REACTIoN.-Thc Hannibal and
st. Joseph railroad, last week, brought
back a large number of Pixies Peak
cmigrants. The nearer they approach
ed the diggings the more their golden
expectations vanished, till finally they
concluded TO beat O retreat.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

We are requested to state that the
Floyd County Agricultural Society de-
sire to give the citizens Of the Shell
Rock valley their full share in the
management of the affairs of the Soci-
ETY.. 1t is necessary however that
they should become members before
being elected to Office or appointed
upon committees and the seeming
haste in the organization of the socic-
ty will appear justiiiable when it is
understood that the law of the State
requires that the list of premiums
shall be published previous to the
first of April, in order to give farmers,
who intend to compete for premiums,
an opportunity to prepare their lands
and make arrangements about their
crOpS
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

The statement Of the West Union
Pioneer, about the senior editor of this
paper and the McGrcgor Stage, is a
malicious falschood, manufactured
from whole cloth. Keep calm, Char
key, and don't upset the cart"
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

Hon. James Harlan has our thanks
for copy of the 9th volume of the Pa
ciiic' Railroad Surveys. We were pre-.
viously in possession of Vols. l, 2, 8
and 4, and now we have the 9th 1t
acould be pleasant to receive the 9th
ers. Probably Hon. Timothy Davis
will send them.
St. Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (St. Charles City [Charles City], Iowa) 1857-1861, 1859-03-31

The Blue Earth River is broken up,
and the ice is going out of the Mime
sofa River. The weather is mild, the
frost is leaving the ground, and the
mud is unfathomablc.