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Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

LATER FROM CnIxA.-By the French bark
Marie, which arrived at San Francisco on
Saturday. adyiees have tbeen received from
Shanghai to the 10th August The local ex
citement. growing out of the Kidnapping of
coolies seems to have been alhyed, and bus
iness is going on as usual. During the ex-
citement some outrages occurred. whereby
several Europeans were killed The Ameri
can Minister was reported as being still at
Pekin.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
GEORGE C. GoRHAM.

VEGETABLE WoNDER-The San Andreas
Independent. speaking of vegetable curiosi.
ties, says there is a cabbage tree now grow.
ing in DR.. Hepburn's garden. Mokelumne
Hill which. in five years. from an ordinary
eabbage plant. has grown to be some nine
feet high in the main stalk, and when its full
branches were on, month ago, near fifteen
feet ligh. The stalk has become hard AS
wood, and it bore this year about fifty or
sixty heads Of cabbage. The Doctor intends
TO keep it growing, and thinks in few years
more that he will be able to boast the DOS
session of the most profitable tree in the
country for besides greet quantiti. IS of green
cabbage and erout that it produces. he every
season gathers many papers of first rate seed
and hundreds of plants which spring up spon.
taneously beneath its boughs
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

GEo. C. GoRHAN.-This gentleman, who
has been employed as writer for the Demo
cratic Standard. having been attacked in the
columns of the Express in wholly unjustifia
bic manner. we give him the space requisite
for the reply which will be found in another
column. As the name Of Mr.. Gorham has
been mentioned in the attack of the Express
1t is nothing more than fair that we should
allow him to use the name of the editor o.
the Express in his response.
We consider these personal matters. as q
general rule. as being wholly outside the
Legitimate limits Of public journalism. but
they necessarily intrude themselves into those
limits on exceptional occasions. and the pres
ent is one Of those occasions.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
BRODERICK MONUMENT.

The following named Committee for Yuba
County, to-wit; S. NJ. BLISS, L. B. MOORE,
GEORGE w. STANTON, IRA A. EATON and
LEWIS CUNNINGHAM, are now prepared to
receive subscriptions to the "BRODERICK MON
UMENT FUND"
Subscription Rolls may also be found at the
following places
Merchants Hotel.
Freeman 4 Co.'S Express Office.
Randall d Co.'S Bookstore, street.
Brophy's Saloon, Western House.
Getzler's Saloon, d street.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

AoorDENr-Y esterday morning, an ncci-
dent of an unfortunate character occurred at
the gunsmith shop of P. George, on Second
street. between Maiden Lane and C street.
He was working with pistol charged with
powder, when it exploded. and burnt his face
and eyes severely. He is under medical
treatment, and is not supposed to be in dan
ger of losing either his life or his eyes. W,
hope he may recover from all danger.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

On Monday, Billy Birch's Minstrels were
examined in the Sacramento Police Court. on
the charge Of giving performance on the
Sabbath, some time since 1t could not be
proved that they had actually given an en-
tertainment as charged, and they were ae-
eordingly dismissed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
MARYSvILLE.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, OCT. 2Oth.
"Tur PolE"-we were wholly misinform.

Tins PoLE"-We were wholly misinform-
ed as to the statement which was made yes
terdav, in regard to the arrest of this indi-
vidual lie was not arrested for stealing
chickens, or anything of the kind, but for
fighting. Quite different matter 1t was
a Chinaman who was arrested for stealing
chickens, and he was sentenced to the Chain
Gang for ninety days "The Pole." as he is
generally called, is considered as a man who
would not be guilty of any such low practice
as stealing chickens We cheerfully make
the acknowledgment that we were wholly
misnformed on the subject.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

LARGE IoEBERes The clipper ship Unca
wah, which arrived at San Francisco Satur
day evening, from New York. reports that
on 9th August, when about 55 miles off Cape
Horn, she fell in with number of icebergs.
the largest Of which was about 8 miles long
and 300 feet high,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
DISTRICT COURT-OctOber Term.
Hon. S. NJ Bliss, JUDGE.

TUESDAY, Oct 25th.
McQuid VS., Gardner-Referred TO Geo Rowe.
Wood VS.. Eureka Water Ditch Co.-Continued
by consent.
Sampson VS.. Drumm-Same order.
Farley vs.. nedges-MOtion IN compel CUNNING.
ham to appear in court submitted as defendant
Overruled. Case set for tomorrow.
ted
Graham vs.. Bailey-C Continued for service.
II. - ~ o01 ."
Court adjourned till tomorrow.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

AN insane man named August Clemens,
lately committed suicide in St. Louis. Mo,
by jumping into q well three hundred feet
deep Several days before the body was
discovered the water was refused by horse:
and cattle, though nothing offensive could
be detected by the neighbors.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

MrRAMoN, leader of the Church party in
Mexico. has re-established the decree issued
by Santa Anna in ls4s, prohibiting foreign
ers from entering Mexico with arms. and in
vading designs. under penalty of death.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

ENGLIsH TELEGRAPH-It is said that the
telegraphic cable, which the English Gov
ernment is about having laid from Falmouth
to Gibraltar, is to be succeeded by tele-
graph to Malta. The speedy completion Of
the Indian line. and its extension to China. is
loudly called for. in view Of the Chinese diff
feulties
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

In the case of the People VS.. Elzea, con.
victed of murder in the first degree, in the
District Court of San Joaquin county. the
Supreme Court has affirmed the judgment Of
the Court below, and directed that day for
the execution be fixed
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

A BOY named John Durk, an altar Roy in
one Of the Catholic churches in st. Louis,
lately committed suicide by hanging himself
for not being allowed, it is said, to take part
in church ceremonial
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

PROsrEoTINe parties from the Pixies Peak
mines have penetrated to the head waters Of
the Blue, tributary of the Colorado river,
where rich leads are reported to have been
discovered, and where fort has been built
for protection from the Utah Indians
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

HoNDURAs RArLRoAD.-It is stated that
Holland has obtained from the British Gov.
ernment an extension Of time till 1860. for
commencing the construction of the Honduras
Inter Oceanic Railroad.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

The Fort Smith Times reports the tota
loss Of the steamboat Irene. owned by Capt
J. d. Adams. employed in the Little Rock
and Napoleon trade. She was snagged at
the White River utoff
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

A LIBEL has been filed in the United States
District Court, by the District Attorney, a
geinst the diamonds. etc, imported Sar
francisco by Mr. Borel.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

SMUGGLING BY ENGLISH MEN-oF.wAR-A
letter from Mazatlan says, that the English
men of.war on that coast are mostly there for
the purpose Of smuggling, and carry on that
business with great deal Of impudence and
etfronteTy. The writer relates the following
| olse:
The convoy of silver. which left Guadala
jara escorted by the enemy (Church party
went 10y different route than the one expec
ted, and arrived in Santa Cruz where the
English man Of war Calypso. Capt. Montres
ser. was waiting to receive the silver How
ever the news got out, and the Mexican man
of war schooner lpale, commanded by Capt.
Alonzo Avilez, was sent down to intercept
them. She arrived there about the same
time as the convoy did. The schooner com
menced to fire on the enemy, when the Capt.
Of the Calypso nterfered. and sent II message
TO Captain Avilez. to the effect that if he fired
another shot. or interfered in any way what
ever, he would give him hr0adside, and
sink him. The silver was shipped on board
the Calypso.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

The case of Albert Lee, (colored). for thC
murder of his wife. was on trial in San Fran
cisco, at last accounts.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

NoTARIEs PuBLic.-We are informed that
Commissions have arrived in this city, for
Col. Tompkins. }. Wesc ,att and - Odell,
as Notaries Public for Yuba county.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26

The tax on the assessed property Of Trini.
ty county, for the present year, amounts to
1854 81.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
To very pOpulOus and wealthy mining regiol

To a very populous and wealthy mining region.
The Pk ESS circulates largely in Nevada, Yuba and
SIERRA counties, and advertisements in II meet the
eyes OF large number Of Mountain Merchants.
For the upper portion Of Nevada county, Marys-
ville connected with 1t by an excellent road at all
seosons IS the natural and nearest trade depot. Al
ready large purchases made In that city to supply
our Ietail dealers, and by using proper exertiOns
much larger amount Of custom can be influenced in
the same direction.
Beforelong the road which goes through North San
Juan VIII connect directly, it does Indirectly
with transmonane highways and settlements near the
summit The trade Of that upper country can all be
had Tor Marysvile, II her merchants will introduce
heDssetUes, and make their names familiarly known
Through the columns OF the local paper
These suggestions need not be ampIhed.
Those who wish 10 advertise in the HYDRAULIC
PRESS can do SO through RANDALL & LAssIrER of
MaTysville, or by addressing
AVERY WATERS,
ocll North San Juan, Nevada county
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
FOR SALE,
NOtice tO tIhe PubIic.

HAVING retired from the business in which I
AA have been long engaged, as dealer in Boo J.,
Shoes, Oils &C., at the old stand Theatre Building
street, hereby return my thanks TO nv customers
for the patronage they have literally bestowed on
me, and earnestly recommend my successor, Mr.
s. Eshom, as In every way entitled to their patron
age loclsl Z. FRENCH.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
Things Changed.

The Express make a considerable glorifca
tion over the news that the proposition for
forming State Government in Kansas ha:
been defeated by three thousand majority
1t is in favor Of majorities when Mr.. Buchan
an IS, and against them when he is not II
did not believe in recognizing the will of the
majority when the majority were opposed to
the Lecompton Constitution. but, now, the
scales are turned, and a majority have deci-
ded that they do not desire to come into the
Union, until they have the population re-
quisite for one Representative in Congress,
in accordance with the requirements of the
English Bill. This makes a very material
difference. and the Express now glories in
the will of the majority of the free and in
dependent sovereigns of Kansas
The philosophy Of such self-congratulatory
sentiments we confess we cannot see IfKan
sas could not come into the Union, until sh,
had the amount of population required by
the English Bill. what difference would til,
votes of the people of Kansas make in the
matter, one way or the Other2 The fact is,
the Express knows very well. that the Eng
ii,h Bill is a mere vapor in the path of Con-
gressional legislation, and that, if Kansas ap
piled for admission into the Union, with
out the population required by the Eng
lish Bill. the existing Congress would no
more consider in this regard the acl of the
preceding than it would the laws of the
Medes and Persians, ages ago.
The exultation of the Express is not to be
explained upon any other hypothesis than
that it is rejoieed at the fact that Free
State is to be kept out of the Union True
friends of the Democratic doctrines care
nothing as to Free States or Slave States
and are equally satisfied whether one class be
admitted or another. The Express evident
| ly wants all slave or none.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-10-26
DIED.

At theCantrAill Springs, Coast Range, Oct. f0h Of
Consumption, Miss y. @. Redheld Of Nicolaus Sutter
county, aged II years and six months. Deceased
was formerly from Missouri
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
Congression

Our National Legislature convened on
Monday, the 9th inst Up to our latest adj
vices, no Speaker of the House OF Repre-.
sentatives had been elected The indica-
tions were that Black Republican would
obtain it. Sherman, Of Ohio, (Black Repub.
lican) receiving on the last ballot iO7 votes.
Bocock (Democratl ss votes; Gilmer, a.
merican) - votes scattering H. Neces-
sary TO a choice lie.
The session promises to be . stormy one.
Some resolutions of inquiry into the Har.
Pers Ferry affair, introduced into the Senate
by Mr.. Mason of Virginia, occasioned a
warm discussion.
A resolution offered in the House by Mr..
Clark, Of Missouri, created furor of ex
citemont among the Black Republican MEM
bers. Mr.. Clark's resolution had reference
TO the recent infamous publication, written
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
A Railroad to Lancaster-When shall
we have it3

Since our connection with the press, we
have repeatedly urged upon the people of
Lancaster the expediency and necessity OF
connecting our District by railroad with
some one ofthe many railroad thoroughfares
which now traverse our State in every di-
rection.
We are not about to tax the patience of
our readers by repetition of our notions
upon this subject, albeit the necessity for
the measure, rs respects ourpecuniary, COM
metcial, political and social interests, are
becoming more and more apparent every
day. We revert TO the subject now at the
instance of several intelligent and public
spirited citizens, who have come TO the con-
c'usion that Lancaster District and the adj
jacent country, stand in as much need and
is as well able to build railroad as any
other quarter of the State.
These gentlemen to whom we allude,
seem TO think that n connection with the
Sonth Carolina Railroad at Camden is the
natural and proper direction for Lancaster
10 look forward to.
Two of these gentlemen, planters, whose
crops of cotton per annum range from one
TO two hundred bales, say that they will
devote orc crop to the building Of rail-
road, and in addition, ,cHl each grade an
acreage mile Of The road Another gentle
man of extended means and influence, has
said to us that he will give five thousand
dollars towards tie enterprise
These propositions come from reliable
sources and from men of sound and dis
eliminating Judgments. TT y furnish cx-
amples which call for the serious and earn
est consideration of the whole District;
were ten per cent Of the citizens who are
locally interested in the measure to make
similar propositions or even agree TO ad-
vance their nett incomes for one year, the
projected enterprise would be secured be-
y"nd the possibility of failure. Who that
lives within twenty miles of the course of
said road could consistently refuse 10 DO
this much. Admitting that they would
never receive a dollar Of dividends, the en-
hanccd value of their lands alone would
more than pay them for the venture. For
our part, we will unhesitatngly risk the
investment, and do so with Il thorough con.
victon of making money by the operation
But however plainly the practcaLii,y and
necessity of the proposed measure may APP
pear 10 those who have maturelv consider.
ed ii, and who have compared our c0ndi
tion and our resources with those of other
sections, it could not reasonably be expect.
ed that the people in general would volun-
tarIaly come forward and accomplish il
without the matter having first been agta-
ted and canvassed before them. All enter
priscs Of this sort, in order 10 succeed, must
have competent ieadcrs-mcn whose posi-
lions, pecuninrly, officially or otherwise,
eniltle them To the confidence OF the peo.
pie at large. Let Il few Of the prominent
citizens of this and Kershaw District lend
their energies and their influence to the
measure and ultimate success is certain.-
Who will respond To his demonstration in
favor of n railroad from Lancaster to Cam.
den We invite communications on the
subject.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
TIE MARKETS.

COLUMBIA, December 10, lS59.-The
sales of cotton yesterday amounted to 269
bales, Mt prices somewhat easier than the
day before. We quote extremes II Il 10 5.l6.
CHARL EsToN, December 9.-Cotton the
steady ard active demand that characterized
the business Of the week has materially re-
duced the stock on hand, which enabled
holders, TO day, 10 realize very full prices.
The sales reached fully $500 Jales, at pri-
ccs ranging from 81 to lltc,
LIVERPOOL, November 25.-The sales of
the week sum up 3S 900 bales. There is
little inquiry, and prices are weak and irreg.
uIar. The market closed quiet at the an
nexed quotations Far Orleans II Fair
Upland 5.l6.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
SHERIFFS SALES.

pY virtue Of snndrv writs Of Fl ia to me
ID directed, will sell before the Court
House door at Lancaster on the first Mon
day in January 1860, within the legal
hours of sale the following real estate to-,
wit {:
ALL Defendants interest in and to two
hundred acres o. land more or less lying
on the head waters of Camp Creek, known
rs the Rebacca Sullivan tract, and adjoining
lands of Henry Hancock, John Flynn, John
Craig, tho lands Of the estate Of Alexander
Montgomery, ct nj, levied on and to be sold
as the property of JOAN McGuirt and wife
ut the suit of NJ Crockett, admir- and 9TH
er cases.
ALSO, Two hundred acres more or less
adjoining lands of f FlYlcr, Martin PlyIcr,
ct al. 'eNied on and to he sold rs the proper.
ty of Fred Shehanc Sr, deed, at the suit
Of John NJ Crockett, administrator.
ALSO, Six hundred acres IL ore or less
adjoining lands of Alfred Gardner ct nj >
levied on and to be sold rs the property of
Dazzling Gardner at the suit of ii Mungo-
Conditions cash, &c.
HENRY HANCOCK. =. Id.
Dec. Ia, 1889 3tpf Sl.75 each
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
Death of Rev. John w. Cooke.

Our community was much staI tied and
aggricved few days since to learn Of The
sudden death Of the Rev. John w. Cooke,
at GreenYille, $. c., whittier he had gone
to attend upon the South Carolina Confera
ence lie died on Sunday morning, the
4th inst, after n painful illness Of about FIVE
days.
Mr. Cooke had but recently devoted him
self to the ministry. As lawyer, he had
acquired some reputation in the State
Winnsboro was the field Of his first labors
at the Bar; he moved 10 Lancaster about
ten years ago, where he continued the prac-
tice of the law until within few mon tbs,
when he was required to devote his talents
to greater usefulness. He possessed many
amiable qualities and numerous friends la
ment his untimely death.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
Special Notices.

hoLLowAYs PILLS possess most astonishing
powers in the cure of General Dcbility.-Copy
of a Letter from Henry Antornc, of Houston,
Chickasaw, Mississippi, to Professor Holloway
"Sir,-l suffered for a number of years from
weakness and general debility, and was brought
to deaths door by the same. was told by
those consulted, that there vas no hope of
my recovery, when | resolved to give your
Pills a trial, after using them for about FIVE
weeks, my health was considerably improved,
and at the expiration of two months every
symptom ofmy disorder disappcarc ed (Signcd)
III. ANTORNE. l6
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14

THE MCkENNA WILL CAsE.--We have
just learned that Judge Withers has decided
to grant the writ of prohibition TO restrain
the Ordinary OF Lancaster from issuing the
letters of administration pendent. lite to the
applicants pending the appeal. The motion
was not heard in Camden on Saturday the
10th ult, as at first proposed, but was heard
on Monday and Tuesday following in Co.
lumbia. Mr. keishaw for the motion. Mr. ]
Williams contra. We understand further
that Mr. Williams intends taking the ques
ton up to tho Court Of Appeals.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14

DEATH OF Mr. BELLINGER.-Our Colum
bia exchanges announce the death of Ed
mund Bellnger, Esq distinguished law
ger resident in that city. His death was
very sudden, he having been in his usual
health but two days before. The Guardiaa
in announcing his death, says: "Mr. Bell
myers death will be loss to the State, as
he was engaged in work for which he
was eminently qualified Revision Of the
Statutes Of South Carolina. Mr. BeIlnger
throughout his public and professional ca
reer won the esteem and confidence of all
who knew him.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14

by III. r. Helper. of ". c., which publca-
ton is endorsed by nearly the entire body
Of the Republican members of Congress.
The resolution is, in effect, that the doctrines
and sentiments contained in said publica-
tion are nsurrectionary and no member en-
dorsing such work is fit to be speaker Of
the House Great excitement and warm
debates ensued. The resolution has not
yet been disposed of.
Messrs. Chesnut and Keitt Of this State
have actively participated in the debates.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
DR.. Hostctter's Bitters have

the warmcst cncomiums from the press and
people throughout the Union. As a valuable
tonic for the cure OF Dyspepsia, Flatulcncc,
Constipation and general nervous debility, it
cannot be approached. Every day new cases
OF its great effect are chronicled through our
public Journals. There is nothing equal to the
enjoyment. to that which the afflicted exper-
fence when using this valuable specific Its
m'ld tone, its sure and vigorous action upon a
diSordcrcd stomach, and the cleansing of the
entire human body, should recommend it TO
all classes of our community. All that will be
necessary to convince the skcptical of its
healthy effects, is to purchase a bottle and be
convinced.
Sold by druggists and dealers generally,
everywhere. sB- See advertisement in anoth-
er column.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14

GOVERNOR PERRY's MEssAGE.-We are
indebted to the Hon. NJ. S. Perry for copy
of his late annual message to the Legisla-
ture of Florida. His remarks upon Federal
relations are admirably conceived and bear
the impress of n consistent and worthy rep
rcsentaIve of the Palmetto State. Florida,
under such able guidance, will doubtless be
ready TO act with the foremost of her sister
States in the contemplated struggle for
Southern security and independence.
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SHERIFF SALES.
BN order Of Me Ordinaru.

ny "deT " We cFdHdTy.
A F Nesbii, applicant, vs.. } Summons in
defendants.
In obedience to an order from p II Ham.
mond, o. l.. d.. in the above case TO me di.
rccied, will sell before the Court House
door at Lancaster on the first Monday in
Januaty next within the legal hours OF sale.
Eight Six acres If Land, more or less. ad.
joining lands Of John Taylor, Jas Hood, ct
al on the waters Of cane creek. These
lands will be sold on u credit of II months,
except so much cash rs will pay costs OF
sale. &c. the purchaser being required to
give bond with good security and n IN ort-
gage on the premises for the purchase mon
ey It required by the Ordinary.
HENRY HANCOCK, SID.
Lancaster Dec 1914 st p { 50 so.
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Masonic.

AT regular Communication Of /. Jack son
Lodge, No 81, a. +. VI. held on the S.h
inst, the following officers were elec ed for
tn" ensuing masonic year:
w. N. ; b. J. Wtherspoon,
S. W.; w. VI. ConnOrs,
J. W.. ; w. p. Vaughn,
Treasurer $. l.. Strait,
Secretary II. J. Hancock,
Tyler; A. Hales.