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Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
Mistellaneous.
The Great Wonder of Ghe Nine
tcenGh Century.
PROFESSOR WOODS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

Says the St. Louis (Mo.) Democrat: Below we pub
lish q letter TO DR.. Wood Of this city from gentle
man In Maine, which speaks glowingy of the superior
merits Of his hair tonic Such evidence must have its
effect, when coming from reliable source. If
ticaes are guarantees Of truth, the DIR. needs
comiums, nor useless puiIery from. the press:
Professor o. }. Wood Il Co.,
Gentemen--IIaving my attention called few
months since to the highly beneficial effects Of your
hair restorative induced to make application Of
it upon my own hair, which had become quite gray
probably one-thiTd white my whskefs we're of the
same character. Some three months since procured
bottle Of your hair restorative, and used IT,
found II was proving what had wished. used 10
about twice week have since procured another
bottle, OF which have used some can now certify
to the world shat fhe gray or white hair has totally
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as resumed its natural color, and believe more soft
and glossy than 1t has been before for twenv five
years. am now sixty years old my good wife at
the age offftytwo has used IL with the same effect.
The above notice deem dae to You for your valua.
Bile discovery. assured that whoever Will rightly
use, per directions, will not have occasion TO con-
radict my statements. am citizen Of this city and
a resident here for the last fifteen years, and am
known TO nearly every one here and adjoining towns.
Any use you may make Of the above, with my name
attached is at your service wish to preserve the
beauties OF nature in others as well as myself
am, truly, yours, A. q. RAYMOND.
BALTIMORE, jan %, 1858.
WOODS HAIR RESTORATIVE.
Professor Wood-Dear Sir Having had the misfor-
tune 10 lose the best portion of my hair from the c
fects Of the yellow fever, in New Orleans in 1854,
found II 70 answer as the very thing needed My hair
is now thick and glossy, and no words can express
myl Obligations to you In giving the afflicted such
treasure. FINLEY JOHNSON.
The undersigned, Rev. J. X Bragg, is minister in
regular standing, and pastor of the Orthodox Church
at Brookfeld, Mass. lie a gentleman Of great in
1uence and universally beloved.
VIM. DYER.
BRooKFIELD, January 12, 1858.
Professor Wood-Dear Sir Having made trial Of
your Hair Restorative, IL gives pleasure to say,
thatits effect has been excellent in removing mHaas
sion dandruf and constant tendency TO itching with
which have been troubled from my childhood; and
has also restored my hair, which was becoming gray,
to its original color. Ihav lsed other article with
any thing like the same pleasure or profit.
Yours truly J. BRAGG.
o.J. WOOD 4 CO., Proprietors, 444 Broadway, New
York, and ia Market-st., St. Louis, Mo.
Sold by all good Druggists and Fancy Goods Deal
gY- PARK WHITE, San Francisco Wholesale
Agents for California and Oregon. ap4-1y-eod-chq
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
COMMON COUNCIL.
sPEcIAL MEETIN

THURSDAY EVENING, Oct. 27th
Present, his Hon. the Mayor, and Aid. Davis.
Ellson Covillaud, Stokes, WEIGH, Fowler, Mann
and OTIS
Petition of S. Goodman Co., and sundry citi-
zens for repayment of ovcrcharge of assess.
ment. Referred to Com. on Ways and Means
Petition of residents of Maiden Lane to have a
crossing made at south line of Second street
Referred to Com. on Streets and Roads.
Petition Of sundry citizens to have license of
auctoneers reduced. Referred to Com. on Ways
and Means.
Report of Com. on Public Buildings and
Grounds report the roof of the g ty Hall in bad
condition, and recommend that the committee he
authorized to have it repaired, at expense not to
exceed 5000. Committee authorized accord ngly.
Report from same committee on petition OF A.
NJ. Shlelds,in favor of the right Of passage across
the northeast corner of the lot that the station
house and City Hall stand on said passage not
10 interfere with any of the privileges of the city.
Referred to Com. on Public Buildings and
Grounds
Message of the Mayor received vetoinp the
Amendatory Ordinance reducing number Of Po-
lice, and also reducing salary.
Vote by which ordinance passed. was reconsid-
cred, and on motion to pass the ordinance oAer
the head Of the Mayor, the votes stood ayes to
5 nayes.
Resolution by Aid. Otis that the Mayor and
Common Council call meeting of the citizens at
the City Hall on the 5th Nov, to consider the
question of consolidation of city and county,
Passed.
Resolution by Aid. Forbes, authorizing Com.
on Streets and Roads, to have street crossings re-
paired by Chain Gang. PASSED. 800 placed in
hands Of Marshal for incidental expenses.
Amendatory Ordinance respecting chophouses,
restaurants, etc, guaging lceuses according to
the amount of capital invested. Read third
time and passed.
Bill of A. NJ. Shields for feeding city prisoners
read and ordered paid.
Also, bill of Matt. Woods for keeping prisoners
in County Jail. Referred to Committee on Fl
nance.
Bills of G. P. Hunt, for repairing engine and
hose, ironing men, stealing picks, mending rakes
&c.
Randall Co.'S bill for envelopes, ink, &c.
Amy 4 Wagner's bill for stationery.
Above bills referred to Finance Committee.
Bill of Danl. O'Farroll for $24 ordered paid
On motion Of Pres. Fowler, the subject of con-
tract with Water Co. referred to Judiciary COM
mittee, with instructions to report at next month
ly meeting.
Bill of N. Wescoatt for $50 referred to Finance
Committee.
Adjourned.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

TRADE TB,MExIcAN PoRFs ON THE PACIFIC,
COL Norton, an American officer in the
service of the Liberal Government Of Mexi-
co, arrived in San Francisco some days since,
from Mazatlan. He is fully authorized, says
the Alta, to give notice, that, until a new
tariff is adopted. general reduction Of forty
per cent. has been made in the present tariff
on all goods shipped from San FrahciseC
alone This order comes direct from the gov
eruor Of Sinaloa, Gen. Vega, who, it is
stated on the best of authority. is extremely
anxious to open uPa commercial intercourse
with the people of California, and in fact. to
induce in every way possible, the immigra
tion of American mechanics and traders. In
this connection, we can also state that Col
Norton is fully authorized and empowered to
offer the most liberal inducements to Ameri-
can mechanics and artisans to migrate to Sin
nioa, for the purpose of carrying on their
business there lie also has several very
important projects. which offer most liberal
profits to capitalists who choose to embark in
them
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

COMPLAINING OF OUrRAGEs.-The New
York Irish News utters the following COM
plant against the President, for committing
what it terms "the greatest outrage yeti"
The Hon. james Buchanan, of Pa, is, as
all the world knows, President of the United
states Commander-in:Chlef of the Army and
Navy, and sworn conservator of our glorious
Constitution-whichg guarantees civil and re-
igious liberty to all. But all the world has
yet, Notwithstanding, to learn the disgusting
and outrageous fact as announced in the
Catholic Herald, of Philadelphia, that the
Catholic soldiers at the Navy Yard in that
city are compelled to attend Protestant wor
ship Words are unnecessary to denounce
this fiagrant wrong. At the bare perusal OF
it glow of virtuous indignation must per-
wade every liberal and patriotic man, no
matter what may be his religious or political
belief
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

NAPOLEON l. IN PovERTY.-M Thiers, inlhis
history of the Consulate and Empire, rectes
some very strange and previously unknown
particulars respecting the early life and pen
ury of Napoleon Bonaparte:
1T appears that after he had obtained a
subaltern's commission in the French service
by his skill and daring at Toulon, Bonaparte
lived some time in Paris, in obscure lodgings,
and in such extreme poverty, that he was Of.
ten without the means Of paying ten cents fer
his dinner, and frequently went without any
thing at all. He was uuder the necessity OF
borrowing sums, and even worn out clothes
from his acquaintance He and his broth
er Louis, afterwards King of Holland had, at
one time, only coat between them, SO that
the brothers could only 90 out alternately
time and time about. At this crisis, the chief
benefactor of the future Emperor and con-
querer, =" at whose mighty name the world
grew pale" was the actor Talma, who often
gave him food and money.
"Napoleon's face, aftcrward so famed for
its classical mould, was, during that period of
starvation, harsh and angular in its Inca
ments with its projecting cheek bones. His
meagre fare brought on an unpleasant and
unsightly and cutaneous disease, of type so
virulent, and malignant. that it took all the
skill and assiduity of his accomplished physi
clan, Corvisart, to expel it after duration OF
more than ten years.
"The squalid beggar, then. the splendid
Emperor, afterwards-the threadbare habili-
ments and imperial mantle-the hovel and
the palace-the meager fare and the gorgeous
banquet-the friendship of poor actor-the
homage and terror of the world-an exile
and prisoner. Such are the ups and downs
of this ehangeful life; such are the lights and
shadows Of the great and mighty"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

Mono LAKE-Of this lake, in the vicinity
of which are the Mono diggings, the Placer.
Vile Observer says;
1t has no outlet, and although fed by nu-
merous purely fresh water springs, is bitter
with salt and alkai There are no fish in
the lake 1t is from fifteen to twenty miles
in diameter, with an irregular shore line of
about one hundred miles ia extent When
agitated by a strong wind, large masses of
foam are formed many yards in extent which
presents very unique appearance as they
are piled high upon the beach.
A singular submarine fountain exists at a
short distance from the shore. In water
about fifteen feet in depth. a circular rock
rises to within about three feet of the surface
in the centre of this rock is cavity, several
feet in diameter. from which stream arises
with sufficient force to throw itself consid
cradle distance above the surrounding wa
ters. This fountain has been visited by
several parties who drank the waters anC
found them fresh, while the waters of the
lake are salt and bitter
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

FIRE ALARM IN THEArER.-At the Placer
vile Theater, on Saturday evening, the au-
dienee became frightened at the cry of fire
raised in the street, and those in the pit made
rush for the door The Observer says:
Many would undoubtedly have been in
jured had it not been for the cool manner of
Mr.. Warwick, who advanced to the front of
the stage and in few words calmly and
plainly spoken, allayed the excitement and
brought the audience to their seats, when it
was uscertained that the alarm was false.
1t should become impressed upon every
mind, that in case of fire, like the burning of
crowded theater, deliberate and calm action
is the only way of safety.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The WHARvEs AT SAN FRANotsco- The va
tious city wharves, says the Herald, are now
absolutely covered with vast stores of grain
and vegetables, arriving from the country.
Vast piles of wheat oats, barley, potatoes.
onions, etc., are unloading from numberless
vessels, and are placed on the docks until
there is time and opportunity for their re-
moval. 1t is impossible to visit the wharves
at present without being strongly impressed
with the activity and abundance which are
manifested in their appearance The Pacific
stl eet wharf is undergoing repairs, and the
Broadway dock, which was burnt in the FIRE
of last Junel is being rapidly rebuilt, fresh
piles driven in, sound beams are replacing
the old ones, and the plank which was de-
stroyed, replaced.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

OK Tuesday evening, says San Francisco
paper, as a gentleman named P. Murphy, of
Oakland, and his daughter were passing the
corner of Clay and Davis streets, the lady
fell through hole in the street into the wa
ter She was fortunately arrested without
injury, aud conducted to Hillman's Temper
ancc House, whittier they were going. 1t is
bad enough for men to fall into the bay, but
if holes are large enough to let ladies through,
hoops and all, the streets are truly in q bad
condition.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

Fraser RIVER Gorge Hen
~ Burgess, q we'll known artist of this city
says the San Francisco Bulletin, visited Fra
ser last year, during the height of the "fe
yer" and took numerous sketches of the
country. depicting the most striking scenes in
the adventurous miners life, ETC. These
sketches have been transferred to glass and
will soon be exhibited in this State by means
OF the oxy.hydrogen light, while q relative
lecture will detail the exp erience of Cali
fornian in British Columbia. The views we
have seen are exceedingly beautiful and artis-
tic
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
OYSTER BED NEAR New YoRK.-A Ne

OYSTER BED NEAR New YoRK.-A New
York correspondent says:
The whole line of shore from Rocky Neck
to New Haven has been reused to the most
intense excitement over the accidental dis
covery of a monster bed of more than mon
ster oysters. The bed lies a little over the
centre of the Sound, in line bearing from
the Newark to Eatons Neck highland from
party who had dredged over it, we learn
that the bed ia certainly from one mile wide
to two miles long, Other stories say three
miles wide and ten long! One vessel last
week, took up seven hundred bushels in one
day The bed seems to be almost inexhaus
tible, and must contain many millions OF
bushels.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

ALBERT LEE.-The trial of this individual
(colOred many for the murder of his wife. in
san Francisco, is now going on In the Dis
'rlet Court 1t appears from facts elected
IN the trial that Lee was formerly a SER
want of the late Col. Benton, and afterwards
attached to Col. Fremont, whom he accompa.
nied on two of his celebrated expeditions
across the Continent. The defense admit the
killing and intend to rely upou the insanity
OF the prisoner as a sufficient ground of ac-
quittaL They intend to show hereditary
insanity in the family of the prisoner, as a
collateral proof of his insane condition when
he committed the deed for which he is on.
trial"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

II is said that Governor Stevens, the Dele
gate to Congress from Washington Territory,
'deprecates quite freely the action of the
late Pacific Railroad Convention in recon
mending the Central route, and denounces
the delegates from Oregon and Washington
for committing themselves to that action by
remaining in the Convention after it had
been consummated.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

ASTOUNDING INSTANCE OF OFFICIAL DEIIN-
oUENcY.-Col. F. w. Landsr, Superintendent
OF the Fort Kearney and Honey Lake wagon
road expedition, has completed his work for
the seasUn, closed up his business sold out his
stock. and Is now ready to start for Washing
ton to give an account of his stewardship.
That he merits the highest eulogum for the
success with which he has managed the par
ticular work assigned to his case is undoubt-
edly true: but we fear he has been guilty OF
two serious indiscretions, that must damage
him seriously in the eyes of the War Depart.
ment, and bring down upon his head the
implacable wrath of Secretary Floyd. These
lndiscretions may be briefly stated, and are
as follows: Col Lander has finished the
work assigned him, and has on hand an un-
expended balance Of $4,000, which he re-
turns to the Treasury: and he has also sold
the Government stock under his control at a
handsome profit to the Government, instead
OF sacrifice The honesty tact and econo
my which he thus displays, are Of the most
alarming character; and we tremble for the
Colonels fate when he gets back to the Fed
eral Capital. wagon road appropriation
found to be $4,000 greater than the work
required Was ever such a thing heard of
before? Never Is. f. Bulletin
All, Lander Lander how you will be
despisedI Why could you not have cheated
the Government out of those $4,000? We
very much fear that the Washington people
will have but poor opinion of you
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

VNHE SUBSCRIBER once comes before the
II public, having returned to his old business, and
invites his friends to the
ORLEANS REST URANT,
On ID STREET, next door to the st. Nicholas and
nearly opposite the Theaer where he is prepared to
supply the wants OF the resident and travelling public
with MEALS AT FIFTY CENTS.
FRESH OYSTERS served in every style.
All the Decacies of the market constantly on hand,
Families supplied with OYSTERS and everything
in the market, at all hours.
The undersigned would respectfully solicit a con-
tnuance Of the share Of patronage heretofore be-
slowed upon him by the citizens Of Marysve and the
public generally. JOHN L0WERY,
OclOmX prnIirietnr-
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The Territorial enterprise asks that an as
say office be established in Carson Valley
1t says
"All the metals found are so impregnated
with foreign matter that it is impossible for
the owners of claims to ascertain their true
value without series OF assays. The cost of
sending the quartz and ore over the noun
tains is very considerable, and there is plenty
Of employment here for an assayer. Who
will come overP"
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The prOprietors of the omnibus lines in
San Francisco have discharged one of their
drivers. named Kelly, for behaving in an in
solent manner to lady in the omnibus he
was driving. Instances" says the National
ARE becoming very frequent of passengers
IN our city omuibuses, especially ladies, be-
ing insulted by rude drivers, and more fire.
quently by set of free and easy characters
of both sexes
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

GREAT YIELD OF GRAPEs.-A. Is. Pierce. O,
Coloma, out Of one let Of eighty.fye grape
vines, had twenty which averaged eighty
pounds of grapes to the vine, and one which
Welded one hundred and thirteen nonnds
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

NOTICE is hereby given that the und ersgnet
~ will make application before the Hon. the Boart
Of Supervisors in and for Yuba county, at their mex
session, for a renewal Of the license to keep tol
bridge across the North Yuba River at the mouth o
Cherokee Greek, Slate Range township.
oe9-tf G. WOOD co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The new wire bridge over the Ohio. at
Wheeling, Va, is composed of four cables
each 1880 feetlong Each cable is composed
OF $3.50 strands of wire, making o,26s, goo
feet, or within fraction of 1857 miles in
length.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The Santa Clara fair and cattle show closed
on the gath inst The Association will erect
an amphitheater at San Jose, for the purpose
of parading around it the cattle that may be
sent there for exhibition at the fairs
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

THE Newport Gazette gives an account of
the death of Henry Black, of Newport who
undertook to sever the head of a hen, when
he was attacked by rooster. which spurred
him on the hand into an artery. The wound
at the time,was deemed very light, and soon
healed, but about two weeks after the acci-
dent, he was attacked with intense pain and
a sickening sensation of the heart, and con
tinued TO grow worse, and his suffering be-
came insupportable. At this date, a remark
able occurrence took place, which is fully
verified by many who went to witness it,
lie drew his entire frame together. as though
to gain strength for the act, and his voice
broke forth Ike the growing of rooster.
This was repeated from time to time, and
such was the similarity of voices, that outside
listeners (for ell could not gain admission),
asserted their belief thaG it was rooster. =
After four days OF ofindeseribable suffering, he
died.
The above beats all the lies yet.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

ON Tueaday morning a fire occurred in
Sonora, which destroyed about dozen
houses, mostly small frame buildings, involv-
ing loss of from six to eight thousand dol
lars The fire was the work of an incen-
diary.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The stage from Salt Lake arrived in Pla.
cerville Sunday, bringing five through pas
sengers.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The San Francisco Episcopal Mission Sun
day School will hold grand festival next
Christmas. The children are already begin
ming to prepare their Christmas carols for the
occasion.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

LIGHT TAx.-In Georgia, the State tax is
only two thirds of a mill on the dollar. A
man owning $4,000 worth of property pays
only Sc 80 taxes.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

SPECIAL NorICE-We announce, by par
ticular request, to our one subscriber at
Georgetown, that the Ince theatrical troupe
will give one of their excellent entertain
ments in that place on Thursday evening
next, and hope he'll loan this number of the
Observer to his friends, (if he has any in
that town. that they may know what's 60
ing PiacerviUe O6server.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

JACOB SCHROEDER has brought to San Fran
CISCO from the Sandwich Islands, several liv-
ing pulu trees
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The company of United States soldiers
who lately returned from the Pit River coun-
try, suffered while there from fever and
ngue.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

On the San Joaquin river, grizzly bears
are doing much damage to the farmers, in
carrying off sheep. pigs and calves.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
SOLE AGENTS,

SOLE AGENTS,
LNOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, Of the follow
II ing esteemed PATENT MEDICINES -
Sands Sarsaparla,
Guysott's SarsapNrilla,
Ayers Cherry Pectora
Ayres' Cathartc Pills,
Davis Pain Killer,
Grefenberg Family Medieine,
Woods Olive Pectoral.
Roman Eye Balsam,
Chillan Ague Pills,
Marshl Trusses &C
Supporters.
jy16-my RICE, COFFIN co.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

Ar Carson Valley, Grand Jury has been
mpannelled, upon venire issued by Judge
Cradlebaugh.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

JonN G. BARR has been appointed one of
the Associate Justices of the Sacramento
Court Of Sessions.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
NOTICE.

A LII persons holding claiming any lien or liens
IA (under the provisions Of an act securing liens to
mechanics and oJhers) upon that certain property
known and described follows, to-wt: certain
building known the Water Works Building, situa
ted upon the north west quarter Of lot four a. of
Block in range d, and the lot Of land upon which
said building stands, in the city of Marysvie county
Of Yuba and State of California hereby duly not
fed to be and appear in the district court of the 11h
Judicial District in and for Yuba county and State
day, the 81 day of November, A. d. 1o55 to exhibit
then and there the proof of said lien or liens.
oc14-te JOSIAH s. BOWEN,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
Sperial Aotires.
SPECIAL NOTICE

Ar the Agricultural Fair Of the Northern District Of
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded to NJ
HANSCOM for the best DAGUsRRRoTYPEs, d AmBRorTPHs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (The editor of Tire 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 0aioe.
N. B.-superior Pictures taken as cheap as at
0ny other room sepi5-my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28
Al So
LConnected with this establishment,

LConnected with this establishment,
OILS, MPHEN E, &C.,
At wholesale and Retail, at the lowest market price
Also on band large lot of Kerosene Coal Oh
Lamps, for sale at reduced rates.
Trusting to strict attention to business, and
nest desire to meet the wants of his customers, the
subscriber solicts a share of the public patronage.
oclT-my j. s. ESHOM.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

The COvington and Lexington (Kentucky)
railroad has been sold under mortgage for
S2l22,OOO,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-28

IT is reported that new Independent pa
per will shortly be started in Stockton.