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Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

a THRILLING ADvENTURE.-A merchant
who wished to celebrate his daughters we'd
ding, collected Il party of her companions
they circled around her, wishing much hap
pness to the youthful bride and her chosen
one. Her father gazed proudly on the love.
y pride, and hoped that as bright prospects
for the future might open for the rest of his
chlldren, who were playing around the
guests Passing through the hall of the base
ment, he met Il servant, who was CARRYING a
lighted candle in her hand, and without a
candlestick. He blamed her for such conduct
and went into the kitchen to see about SUP
per. The girl soon returned, but without
the candle. The merchant Immediately re-
! collected that several barrels of gunpowder
had been placed in the cellar during the duv.
and that one had been opened
"Where is your candle p he inquired, in
the utmost alarm.
Il couldn't bring it up with me, for my
arms were full of wood" replied the girl
Where did you put it ?"
wen, Id no candlestick, so | stuck it in
some black sand that's in the small barrel"
Her muster dashed down stairs-the nas-
sage was long and dark k-his knees threaten
ed to give way under hm-his breath was
choked-his flesh seemed dry and parched,
as if he clearly felt the suffocating blast of
DEATH AT the end of the cellar, under the
very room where his children and their
friends were reveling in felicity, he saw the
open barrel of powder full to the top; the
candle stuck loosely in the grain, with long
red snuff of burnt wick; the sight seemed 10
wither all his powers the laughter of the
company struck upon his ear ike the knell
of DEATH He stood moment unable to
move. The music commenced above. the
feet ofthe dancers responding with vivacity;
the floor shook. and the loose BOTTLES in the
cellar jingled with the motion lie fancied
the candle moved-was falling; with desper-
ate energy he sprang fOrward-but how TO
remove il the slightest touch would cause
the red hot wick to fall into the powdeF.-
With unequaled presence of mind, lie placed
hand ON each side of the candle, with the
open palms upwards. aud the fingers pointed
toward the object Of his care, which, as his
hands met was secured in the clasping Of
his fingers, and safely moved away from its
dangerous position. VIII, n he reached the
head of the airs, he smiled at his previous
alarln-but the reaction was too powerful,
and he fell into fits Of the most violent laugh
ter. He was conveyed to his bed senseess,
and many weeks elapsed before his nerves
recovered sufficiently to allow him to resume
his business
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

DRowNED.-On Saturday, Capt Hugh
Morrison, of the schooner Catherine Miller,
plying between San Francisco and Petaluma.
was drowned near the mouth of Petaluma
Creek, while swimming after boat which
had got adrift. He was "a native of Nova
Scotia, and about thirty years of age.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

A MICRO named Manuel Costa, employed
,as cook on board the steam ferry boat at
Oakland, has been arrested for stealing from
the company. lie is represented as being a
second Orlinski
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

The spice factory of Thornton q Hawkins,
in Louisville. was burned down on the 2yth
of August This is the third time their mills
have been consumed.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

A MAN named Michael Cunningham, who
was arrested in this city for bigamy, has
been committed in Tuolumne to await his
trial before the Court of Sessions.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

THE earthquake which occurred at San
Francisco Saturday morning, proved to be of
greater severity than at first supposed. The
captain of the schooner Black Prince informs
the Alta that whilst he was at his usual an
chorage, at Half Moon Bay, the water of the
whole harbor receded, falling some fifteen
feet, and returned with great force, so iniur-
ing his vessel that she will have to go on to
the ways for repairs.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

DMINIsnED.- s. f. National has dwin-
'dled into a sheet of about the size Of the San
francisco Call Has the Federal Pap "gin
out" or what is the matter2
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

The French Emperor. on the day Of the
Jsto august l4Sh) pardoned upwards of
eleven hundred persons, who had been sem
tehced to imprisonment for commission OF
various crimes.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

The warehouse Of Schwartz & Brownston,
In the town of Santa Cruz. was destroyed by
fire on the morning of the 2Sd inst The loss
Is about $4,000.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

THE letters carried rway by the Overland
Mail on Monday from San Francisco, num-
bered 2,247, ofwhich lis were way letters.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

The San Francisco Turn Verein Associa-
tion held their eighth Anniversary Festival
on Sunday afternoon and night They had n
procession, and also gymnastic exercises and
dancing
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

TME survey of the harbor of San Pedro
has been cOTtpleted. The following distances
according to the Los Angeles Star, are shown
on the map: From Banning's old landing to
the wharf at New San Pedro to Diego Scpul
vedas, by the road, two and three-foorth
miles; tcdVu New Town, by way of slough,
to mOuth of San Gabriel river, about two
and quarter miles.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

The New Orleans English Opera Troupe,
have gone to San Francisco, where they will
play at the American Theater.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

IT is estimated that the visitors at the State
Fair left at least half million of dollars in
Sacramento
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28
PnLADELrHA, january I'm, 1859.

PHILADELPHIA, January 17th, 1859.
To the editors Of the Pacific Medical journal
Gentemen My attention has been called TO an art-
Gle in the December number OF your Journal in regard
to the ad eundem degree granted by the Philadelphia
College Of Medicine to DR.. L. J. Czapkay. When the
application for the degree made to the Faculty 1t
was accompanied by alhdavts aud testimonials to the
effect that Dr. Czapkay was q regular graduate NJ ID.
OF the University of Pesth had served as a surgeon in
the Hungarian army and was regular practitioner
OF medicine. On the strength OF these the degree
granted. The ad eundem degree, as It's name i'm
plies, is conferred graduates only, and gives us
privileges. Had there been the slightest suspi-
con Of irregulary, the application would have been
refused. BY inserting this In your journal you will
do act Of justice to the College, and confer favor on
Yours verf respectfully, ii. RAND,
Dean Of the Faculty Of the Philadelphia College Of
Medicine
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

AT Red Hill, Cslaveras county, the miners
are doing we'll,
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

For CHIEF ENoINEER.-Ata a regular meeting of pio-
neer Engine Company, held Oh Monday evening, 9th
inst, p. J. WELSH was nominated as u candidate for
the Office Of Chief Engineer OF the Marysville Fire
Department, at the ensuing election
sepl4te X. r. WICKERSuAM sec'v.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28
sperial 2lotires.
SPECIAL NOTICE

AT the Agricultural Fair of the Northern District of
California, the FIRST Premium was awarded to VI
lIANSCOM for the best DAGUERRRoTYPEs, AMnRorYPBs
and PHOTOGRAPHS. (rhe editor of the Democrat
to the contrary Notwithstanding For proof see List
Of Awards certified by Executive Committee and for
further prof call and the Pictures, at BIB ID
Street, opposite Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express OHJe.
N. B.-supeior Pictures taken as cheap as at
any other room, sepl5.tm
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

Hos. john FoRsYrn. The election of Hon
John Forsyth to the Legislature of Alabama
from the city of Mobile. is looked upon as one
OF the significant political events of the day.
AS is well known, he is staunch advocate
of the non Intervention doctrine, and in his
paper, the Mobile Register, he zealously win.
dicated the position of Senator Douglas on
that question. The Washington States, in
speaking of his election, says:
As may well lie irogintd, this bold and
conspicuous position arrnyed against him IL
violent and bitter opposition which served.
however, only to nerve him for the contest
Receiving the Democratic nomination for the
Legislature, (havlng declined that for Con
gress) by acclamation, he entered the field
and made a thorough canvass of the city.
everywhere sustaining and defending his
views on the stump The result is his trium-
phant election in Uan of tie entire Democratic
ticket, embracing, as it does, some of the first
intellects and most popular name in Alabama
-Tonlmn. Judge Meek, and Percy Walker.
lie lends the lowest candidate some two hun
dred and fifty votes, and the highest score !
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28
Best, Safest G Cheapest Light
IN THE wORLD.m
HALE'S
PATENT KEROSENE. OR COAL OIL
BURNER.

TINHE UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECTFULLY
that he has opened Depot for tle Sale of the above
beautiful LAMP.
For SAFETY II is Infinitely superior to all others
lie warrants ag inst EXPLOSION under any and all
circumstances. The Kerosene is an extract from BIZ
luminous COAL and does not contain explosive quail
ties.
In an economical point ofview, It is unrvaled cost
ng My and quarter to one and halfceuts per
hour, giving the
Light of six Good Candles, or five Fluid
LAMPS, with two wcks each, at that price, There
are other Kerosene Burners in use, but HALE's is
the only one in which the inventor has succeeded in
giving very large light without smoking, or giving
an unpleasant odor in room while burning.
There is no hdmbug in this matter, and for the pur
pose of demonstrating this fact, will agree to re-
| fund the money to any person purchasing Lamp at
this Depot, who shall return il within any reasonable
length of time, and say they are dissatisfied wiGhn.
WIN. ABBOTT,
| have purchased Of Messrs BRAGG & co. the sole
and exclusive right for the sale Of the KEROSENE
LAMP, In the counties Of sierra and Yuba. Parties
desiring agencies in these counties will apply tome.
l4O SEQ O)ND STREET, between D and High, oppo-
site the Western House
NB.-oOAL oIL,can always be obtained al the
Depot. js2p.my
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

IB7 The following letter, which emphatcaly speaks
for ITSELF was written by the Dean OF the Faculty Of
the Philadelphia College OF Melicine-to the editors
of the Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal San Fran
cisco for publication.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

AT = meeting of Warren Engine o.. No. f. held on
Thursday Evening, Sept. 18th, Harry Lelani vas
unanimously nominated rs n candidate for Chief En-
gineer of tile MarysyiIe Fire Department.
GEO. b. SEkLY, Sec'y. pro tenn
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

MIR. EDITOR Please announce the name Of CHAs
ANDRES as candidate for Chief Engineer of the Ma
rysville FIRE Department at the ensuing election, and
Oblige MANY FIREMES
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

F2S At regular meeting of the Yuba Hose Co. ,
held on the 18th inst John G. Bender was unanimously
nominated as "A candidate for Chief Engineer OF the
Marysyille File Department.
DONALD CRANE, sec'y.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

Mr.. EDITOR Please announce IT.W LumRs as a can
didate for Second Assistant Engineer of the Marys-
vile Fire Department, at the ensuing election and
Ublige N,Nv Vorv.s
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

Mr.. EDiToR;-Piease announce JOHN BARBEg as a
candidate tor Second Assistant Engineer of the Ma.
rysylle Fire Department at the ensuing election and
oblige MANY FIRFMEN
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

MIR. EDITOR Please announce the name of H. w
COOLIDGE as a canddlte for Chief Engineer of the
Aarysvi'le Fire Department, at the ensuing ell ction
and Oblge MANY FIREMES
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

FoOa persons were arrested in Sacramento
on Monday hight for playing rondo.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

AT regular meeting of YubI Engine Co. No. 2,
held September 10th, 1859, the nomination Of p j
Welsh as candidate for ca ef Engineer of the Ma
rysville Fire Department, unanimously endorsed
L. J. POWERS ec'y pro TEN.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28
DaIey's Aromatic Valley whisky

Is put up in containing dozen bottles each
For sble by all the principal Liquor Houses in Cali
ifornia. sep2.6ms
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

Halls sSarsHparilia, Yellow Dock and
lodlde of Potass-Admrable as a Restorative and
PURIFIER of the BLOOD 1t cleanses the system
Of all morbid and impure matter; removes blotches
pimples and scorbutc eruptons from the skin: re-
stores vitality to and strengthens the nervous system
For rheumatism, Lumbago and G out, it is unequaled
Sold by druggists generally at 81.
Il. HALL CO., Proprietors,
143 ana IS Clay street,
sepi3-Gm Below Montgomery
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. TO

no AEtE LA DA ES - F IA CALAFORNHA.
DIR. l.. J. Czapkay, late Surgeon in the Hungarian
army, and Lecturer diseases OF women ami chill q.
f:en, TO WI ch he has paid especial attention, would
inform the ladies that he is prepared TO treat those
diseases peculiar to the sex, and to remove the I'll
health consequent upon irregularities OF the catame-
mia, which by sympathy disturb the heahul action of
all the other organs, especially of the brain and
system; hence the liability Of females TO that
class OF disorders known nervous diseases. These
Irregularities with married ladies are too eQuent
OF steiity, that bane Of domestic happiness
but whether arising from this othe Diseases the
Doctors In this branch Of his profession just
hes the assurance which he gives Of certain relief.
The Doctor would say to Il afflicted that he fully
appreciates the delicacy the subject and the dspo
slton of females to suffer whilst suffering he en-
dured rather than apply for that aid which will end
their troubles and restore their health. To such
would give the assurance Of delicate consideration to
their suerngs, and speedy restoration to the capac
ty for the enjoyment OF life.
eaS All consultations (by letter otherwise) free
Address to DR. L. j. CZAPKAY
iylS.3m Medical Institute, San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

CERTIFICATE.-I,t the undersigned, Gov
ernor of Hungary, do testify hereby, that DR.. L. J.
Czapkay has served during the contest for Hungarian
liberty, as Oh ef Surgeon, in the Hungarian army,
with faithful perseverance. Whereof have given to
him this eerthcite, and do rec mmend him to sympa-
thy attention and protection of all those who
pable Of appreciang patriotic self sacrifice, and
deserved misfortune. KOSSUTH LAJOS,
Governor of Hungary.
WASHINGTON CITY, JAN 9th, 1852.
iuI 2rn
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

New YORK, April 10Th, 1853,
have analysed sample Of "DALY'S AROMATIC
VALLEY WHISKY" and find it t. be "A pure article,
Of fine flavor, AMI without any deeterious admixture.
JAMES X. Chiffon, NJ. ID. Chemist.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

DR. l.. j. CZAPKAY'S PRIVATE
Medical and Surgical Institute is on Sacramento
street, below Montgomery, opposite the Pacific Mail
steamship Company's Office, San Francisco. The
Doctor offers free consultation, and asks remunera-
ton unless he effects u cure.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

O. J. WOOD & CO., Proprietors, 444 Broadway, New
York, and III Market-st, st. Louis, Mo.
Sold by all good Druggists and Fancy Goods Deal
ers.
g25- PARK & WHITE, San Francisco Wholesale
Agents for California and Oregon. ap4-1y-eod-chq
Daily national Democrat., 1859-09-28

WE BEG TO GALL THE ATTEN-
w TION OF dealers rs well as consumers to the
following certificates of well kno Sn Chemists, who
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-17
Dads Experience at Euchrs.

On bnirny morning in April last, I took
passage in the steamer Concordia for one OF
the up.river landings. AS is the case with
most Of our packets, the company was pleas.
ant one sociabl0. aud tolcrably well acquaint-
ed. 1t was no difficult matter, therefore, to
"insttutc" social game Of euchre, by way
of relieving the monotony Of the trip. A tall,
hardy son of the woods, roughly clad, and
with his long rifle hard by in q corner, had
been sitting near by with o half disconsolate,
hardly decided look. during most Of tho game,
and was finally invited, when a vacancy &C.
CURED to L" take hand"
"If you mean that game" was the reply,
tell you no. srs !"
The reply was given in so emphatic man
ncr, and with such apparent fervor OF feeling;
that oil felt curiosity to know the cause OF
his antipathy to this favorte game Of our
country. lie was Intercepted, therefore, to
this end and effect.
"Wcll, you see, gentlemen" he replied !
was first raised in old kentuek, and the only
game We ever played there, waS' Old Sledge.
Now, the Jack was some in that You see
father and came down the Lower Mississippi
on trailing trip, and brought most almighty
fine horse along with us. ! thought heap Of
that boss, gentlemen, did Well, father got
got sleepy and went to roost About mid
night heard father come into the room, q
c,lrsin to himself nightly. Says i; old man,
what's the fuss ~
oval" says he, drawin' a powerful breath,
ave lost the boss, Bill, a playin' Of them dern
cards."
"A plnyin' cards." says I, for knew he
was a team "0n' who beats you ct Old
Sledge:" ..,
"0d Slcdse," says he, sorter drawin' up
his dignity it was another sort of game
from that They call it Yuker, rather reckon,
for the Jnck--yoe, the Jack took the ace like
dam That's what got me, and that's what
lost the hOss, Bill"
"Gentlcmen don't play Yuker myself!
don't, gentle men%
And with this ebullition, he expectorated
"terbackcr" juice and stalked away.
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-17

THB SwING A. 4 CCRE FOR C0NsUNPTI0N.-
DR.. lawson Long, in letter to the Spring
field (ASass) Republicans, cOmmends the gym.
naStic exercise Of the swing as cure for pull
monary disease. He says:
~ mean the suspension Of the body BY the
hands, BY means Of = strong rope or chain
fastened to beam at one end and at the 9TH
er stick three feet long, convenient to grasp
with the hands. The rope should hang six
or eight inches above the head. Let a per-
son grasp this stick with the hands two or
three feet apart, and swing very moderately
ct tirst-perhaps only bear the weight If very
weak-and gradually increase as the muscles
gain strength from the exercise, until it may
be used from three to five minutes daily. The
connection of the arms with the body with
the exception Of the clavicle with the sternum
or breast bOne) being q muscular attachment
to the ribs, the effect Of this exercise il to elc
vate the ribs and enlarge the chest; and, as
nature allows no vacuum, the lungs expand
to I'LL the cavity, increasing the volume Of air
the natural purifier of the blOOd-and pre-
venting congestion Of the tuberculous matter.
have prescribed the above for all cases of
hemorrhage Of the lungs and threatened con-
sumption for thirty-five years, and have been
able to increase the measure Of the chest from
two to four inches within few months, and
always with good results, But especially rs
preventative would recommend this cxer-
cse. Let those who love life cultivate well
formed chest. The student, the merchant
the sedcntary, the young Of both sexcs-ayc,
all should have swing upon which to stretch
themselves daily; and am morally certain
that il this were to be practiSed by the rising
generation, in dress allowing free and full
development Of the body, thousands, yes tens
Of thousands would be saved from the raw
ages Of that oPPrOOiam meticOrun, consump.
ton
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-17
S UMMONS.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA; In the District Court Of
FL Dorado County. the 18th Judicial District.
Action brought the District Court Of the th Judicial
District, and the Complaint hed in the County Of III
Dorado in the office Of the Clerk Of said Dist, ict
Court, in and for said County and State.
l.. I. CARR W. GEORGE CHORPENING.
The People Of the State Of California, to George
ChOrpcning, GRRBTING:
VOU hereby required appear action brought
Il against you by the above named Plaintiff In the Da.
trict Court u the l1th Judicial District In and for the
County Of II Dorado, and to the Complaint ned
therein IA copy Of which accompanies this Summons),
within ten days exclusive Of the day Of Service) AFTER
service on you Of this Sunmons-if served within this
county served out OF this county, but within this Judi
ciA District, within twenty days or served out Of said
District, then within forty days-or Judgment by default
will be taken against you.
The said action brought to recover Judgment for 1884,
S9lOO. upon certain Bill OF Exchange drawn on you In
Plaintiffs favor by A. McDOugaid, and by you ac.
cepted on June 18th, 1850, payable thirty days after date
and II you fall IN appear aud answer the said Complaint a.
above require the said Plaintiff will take judgment against
you for said and COSTS according to the prayer
said Complaint.
b. order Of Hon. James Johnson. County Judge.
- Witness my hand and the seal NJ said Court
"a hereto aGhxed, at OGRce, In PlacervIe, this
I the 9th day Of August, Ammo DOmni one thou.
- sand eight hundred and hfly nine.
a. D. WALDRON, Clerk.
W. SAnderson, Plaintiffs Atty. 32.Sm
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-17


QUESTIONS WELL ANSWERED. "A sophist,
wishing to puzzle Thales, the Milesian, one of
the wise men Of Greece, proposed to him in
rapid succession the following difficult Ques-
tions-the philosopher replied to them all
without the least hesitation, and with how
much propriety and precision our readers can
Judge for themselves:
"WhAt is the oldest of all things God,
because he always existed. What is the most
beautiful THE world, because il is the work
Of God. What ia greatest OF ell things?-
Space, because it contains all that is created.
What is the quickest thing ?-Thought, be.
cause in moment it can fly all over the Uni.
verse. What is the strongest ?-Neccssity,
because it makes men face all the dangers Of
life. What is the most difficult TO NV
yourself What 10 the most constant OF M
thingsf-Hope, because 1t still remains with
man after he has lost everything else"
Mountain Democrat. [volume] (Placerville, El Dorado Co., Cal.) 1854-1860, 1859-09-17
rhU Better Thought

The Better Thought! hOw On 10 days
When youthful passion fred my breast,
And drOve me into devious ways,
Didst thou nv wandering steps arrest,
Aud whispering gently in my ear
Thine angel message fraught with love,
Check for he time my mad career,
And melt the heart naught else could move I!
Thine was no stern and harsh rebuke;
No friends advice" ~ true, 40 cold;
No message wise, such rs in book,
Or by the teacher oft is told,
Which like the pOintless arrow, falls,
And rings perhaps with hollow sound,
But ne'cr the wanderer recalls,
But ne'cr inHicts the healing wound.
Thy voice was gentle, winning, mild;
Thy words told thou vert from above,
Like those with which the wayward child
j. wnocd by fond mothers love;
Or like n strain Of music, stealing
Across the calm aud moonlight seas,
Which moves the heart Of sternest feeling,
And wakes its deciier barinonies.
Sweet was thy presence, welcome guest;
Aud | responsive to the call,
Arose, and felt within my breast
A power that made the fei;erS fall
From of my long cuihralled soul,
And wnve. as with u magic spell,
Griri~ which yet owned the soft control
Of hopes that all might still be well.
But ali (. thou vert an injured guest;
How soon departed. soon forgot,
Were all the hopes of coming rest
That clustered round the Better Thought
The tender glIcfs, the firm resolves,
The ycarHinSS after better days.
Like Transient sunlight which dssolves,
And leaves no traces OF its rays
Yet despair not--through the night
That long lad reignaj wIIh tyrant sway,
Zen now see the opening light,
The hlrbingsr Of Coming days.
To Heaven now direct my prayer
y God 81 love, for-ake me not
Grant that my waywardness may necr
Qucnch the returning Better Thnughtl