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Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

The WAR IN CnINA.-It is stated that the
grand total of the allied land forces for the
Invasion of China, will amount to 3S, 900
men. The operations of the allied navy
will of course lie outside the coast. A lead
ing British paper, in commenting upon the
war, says:
The forces are to proceed to Northern
China, and to effect landing on the coast OF
the metropolitan province of the empire,
which alone contains a population of 80. .OO0,-
600, or more than that of the United King
dom If Pekin should be the destiny of the
allied army the distance from the nearest
point of the coast is one hundred miles by
roads, or rather paths, never trodden by a
European soldier. To made this long march
it has no adequate means of land transport,
nor according to the best information we
can obtain, the remotest possibility of obtain
ing it. A miracle, therefore, would alone
convey it to Pekin, and it it got there, sue
cess and defeat would be equally disastrous,
the first involving the overthrow of the
Chinese Government, with the necessity o
long occupation and perhaps of annexation
and the last the destruction of the allied
army.
But whether. on the coast of Pekin or in
the capital, the army, should it continue in
Northern China but six months, will have
some seventies of climate to encounter II
will begin with fine summer, ending in
torrents. of rain and cycloids, and this fol-
lowed by winter of Siberian rgor, wher
the Thermometer falls occasionally in Janua-
ry to ten degrees below zero. The native.
of Britain must be well clothed and sheltered
to put up with this, and those of India, who
never see ice above a sixpence thick on
sheltered puddle, must perish under it. We
may consider ourselves in luck if we get of
without serious disaster to our troops, bu
to escape without the disaster Of paying
millions and an access to the income tax il
hopeless. The expedition will be under the
direction of two dplpmatists, two generals
and two admirals, and if they agree, theil
harmony will be wonderful. The whole
affair strongly remipds US of one of Dol
Quixote's sallles.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

A Paris correspondent says; ut was in
accordance with the wishes of the Prince
Jerome that he was buried in the Invalides,
1t will probably, however, not be many
months before his remains. and those of his
brother, the great Napoleon viii be removed
to the vaults of ST. Denis, which, for twelve
hundred years, have been the burial place of
the royal fanatics Of France. Then we shall
have another fine show, such an one as has
not been witnessed here since the time when
the mouldering dust of the first Emperor
was brought back from ST. Helena, and de-
posted beneath the dome of the Invalides.
BY the death of Jerome, his son, the Prince
Napoleon, succeeds to the income of million
of franks year, which the Emperor appor-
toned as the donation Of the Prince jerome. "
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
The Medical and SurgicnI Institute of

Dr. h. j. CZAPKAY, Is already secured in position
which places IT. well its proprietor, far above
the assaults of envy and professional malice In the
schools of France the highest prizes are often award
ed to practitioners in this department of Medical
science, and they occupy with Others an equally lofty
position in the profession. Rcord is an lustrous ex
ample, shining light among the philosophical stars Of
his age in Europe, and DR.. Czapkay has fully equalled
him in this country, as a proof of which, the Pha-
delpha College of Medicine complimented him with
Diploma, and the honorary dd euRden degree. Se-
ectng this as his field of operation, although qualified
as graduate of the University of Pesth, and late
Chief Surgeon of the Hungarian Revolutionary army
for more extended labors, Dr. L. j. Czapkay has bent
his earnest attention to the of chronic and pr
vate Diseases in which he has become so great an ex-
pert that he is regarded as the LEADER in this
bradch of his profession throughout the United States
and his portrait and biography are published as mat
ter of interest to their readers in the most exclusive
journals. The Doctors Offices are at his Medical and
Surgical Institute, Sacramento street, corner of
Ledesdorf nearly opposite the buildings of the Pa
cfc Mail Steamship Company
eY- We ask particular attention of our readers to
the sworn certificates of remarkable cures in another
column of this paper. je3O-3m
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

A correspondent of the Visalia Delta, writ
ing from Mono and signing himself "Home-
sick says;
There are 81 houses in Mono city, % OF
which are whisky shops; the balance consists
of two hotels two blacksmith shops, two
butcher shops, two laundries and one hospi'
tai.
There are great many disappointed min
ers leaving the diggngs, and hundreds more
who would gladly follow in their wake had
they the means for doing so. Some are stay
ing here to make homo stake, others are
staying to get even, and they are getting
more odd every day. but the majority are
waiting to make four days grub which il
necessary to make the trip to the other side
of Jordan, which wo are told is a hard road
to travel
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

MAN CHARMED BY A SNAKE.-The SYRIA
euse Standard, after referring to the stories
ofsnake charmingln In circulation IN the papers,
says:
But we hear of a more singular case where
q snake charmed whole nest full of birds,
and when by accident man stepped between
the birds and the snake, the man was charmed
himself, and unable to move until friends in
terfered, and broke the snakes back, and the
charm at the same moment. A few days
since, while Mr.. Northrop and several friends
connected with the Central road, were exam
lining the bridges on the road, to ascertain
whether they were safe or not, the whole
party passed under the bridge, on one of the
abutments of which bird had built her nest.
A large black snake lay on the stones oppo-
site the nest charming the birds, when Mr.
Northrop passed between the snake and the
birds. The charm was strong that the mo-
ment he caught sight of the snake he stopped
involuntarily, and stood perfectly motionless,
until his friends discovering his position, ap-
preached and killed the reptile, and relieved
both Mr.. Northrop and the birds from their
unpleasant predicamen',
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

GOLD DIsoovERIEs.-The Los Angeles Star
of the 18th inst. says;
The recent rumored discoveries of gold,
somewhere out in the Desert, or in the noun
tains, turn out to be untrue. In fact, it APP
pears to have been got up as "sell." Such
tricks may be considered very smart, by the
parties getting them up, but they invariably
injure the community upon whom they are
practised.
A circumstance of the foregoing character
has occurred here within the past week or
two. An idle report was circulated, of vast
deposits of gold being found in the noun
tains; parties were induced to go out in
search of them, and they had their toll and
trouble for their reward. Such tricks are
discreditable to those who perpetrate them.
One gentleman has written back, that the
country described has no indications of gold
country, nor are the rocks even of a gold
bearing character.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

CENSUS OF CoNNECrlCUT.-Har and
New Haven will exhibit an increase ofabout
10000 over their population of 1890 They
have nearly doubled during the last decade.
Meriden, one of the most prosperous manu-
featuring town in this State, has more than
doubled its population during the last ten
years. Itnow contains 1900 inhabitants.
New Britain has increased to nearly 6,O0C
an increase of more than 1000.
Vernon has 3,S23, against 200 ten years
ago increase, 923. In the Rockville dis
trict, the number is 2,7l9, gain of 1872 fol
that village since the private census of 1854
Connecticut is prosperous and steadily in
creasing in her population, which can scarce
ly fall more than 10000 below half mil
lion.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
Spetial iNotitfs.
AGENCY NOTICE.

Mr.. L. p. FISHER Is our only auc orized Agent at
San Francisco TO receive advertisements receipt for
the same and to transact business generally for the
DEMOCRAT. 0fnce-No. 171% Washington street
nearly opposite Magure's Opera House, upstairs.
HOllOwOy's Ointment IS MIGHTY HEALER.
The angry wounds and inlamed and irritating ulcers
that cause continuous agony to the sufferer are re-
moved, and the pain assuaged, by the application of
this great healing remedy 1t eradicate the poison
Gus particles from the flesh, and effects perfect and
and permanent cure
=, w Sold at the mandatory, No. so, Maiden Lane,
view fork, and by all Druggists at 25c., &C., and 81
per pot auo1
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
, liN
Hollow
MRS. WINSIOW

An experienced nurse and female physician, has
Soothing Syrup for children eethng, which greatly ia
ctate the process of teethng, by soening the gums
reducing all infamation-win allay all pain, and is
sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it mothers
VIII give rest to yourselves, and relief and health to
your infants. Pefectly safe in all cases. See adyer
tsement In another column. mavA1v
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

LAKE BrGLER.-A large hotel has been
erected at Lake Biger, for the accommoda>
tion of pleasure parties. Of the attractions
of the locality, the Central Californian says
"The temperature of that region in the
summer season is most delightful. There is
frost in midsummer at night, and the ther-
mometer seldom ranges above 10 degrees.
Besides, the almost constant breeze furnishes
excellent opportunities for sailing on the lake,
which is about thirty miles long and twelve
miles wide The scenery is sublime. The
beautiful and most excellent trout which are
procured in large numbers, will make it a
great resort for fishing parties. This un-
doubted will become one of the most popu-
lar summer resorts in California. Even in
winter, Lake Valley will be resorted to by
many who enjoy the sport and excitement OF
sleigh-riding. The road through the valley
is generally level besides, the snow will al
ways be sufficient in winter, and yet the
great travel on that thoroughfare will keep
ii in good condition for sleighing."
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

DESPERATE ArFRAY IN MIssoURI,-We learn
from the St Joseph papers that terrible
Affray took place in Clay county, near Smith
vile, between DR.. Jordan and five others
The affair grew out of trial for rape in that
county, and the persons killed had sworn
vengeance on the Doctor for the evidence
he gave at the trial. Business called the
Doctor to Smithville, and while sitting in Il
store, conversing with some friends, the
party five in number entered with guns,
and told him they came to take his life. The
Doctor Immediately drew pistol and com
menced firing, killing three of his assailants
and wounded the other two. The Doctor
was not arrested, although he offered to give
hlmse If up to an officer. The community in
which the atfray occurred justified the Doc
Tor in his course, on the ground that he acted
in self defense.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
BOTrs-HIs soMrRsAuLr.-!n his speech at

boTTs-HIs SoMERsAULT.-In his speech at
Suisun on Wednesday of last week, General
McDougal referred to the position of Charles
7. Botts editor of the Sacramento Standard
and eontrasted his present position upon
leading question before the people-"Shall
the people of Territory decide for them
selves the local question of slavery ?"-with
his views and opinions as expressed in the
Convention of California, on the formation of
the State Constitution, in October, ls49.
The following is an extract from Mr.. Bolts,
speech in the Constitutional Convention in
lS49:
This is the faction (the anti slavery party }
who' IN the Congress of the United States,
contend that it does not become, and does not
belong to any people living in Territory
acquired by conquest, to decide for them
selves the local question of slavery they
contend that the power resides in the Con:
gress OF the United States, and that they
might inhibit it or admit it whenever they
pleased. Against this faction, sir, appeared a
faction on the other extreme, headed by Mr.
Calhoun, of the Southern party, who con-
'~'NSN NASN shub IL dOSS HOL OtlOuS 10 bDe
people of the Territory to settle this question
for themselves, but that Congress could not
prohibit the Southern portion of the country
from introducing their institutions into a
Territory achieved by the common blood and
treasure OF all the States in the Union. These
were the two extreme factions, sir; the one
contending that the power remained in Con-
gress to exclude slavery, and the other con-
tending that the power was retained by the
North and South equally, to bring all their
institutions into a conquered country. Well,
sir, between these two violent extremes ap-
peared the mediatng portion Of wisdom, both
of the North and South, and they agreed
thereupon to grant a compromise principle
1t was this: That the people of the Territory
should be allowed to settle the matter for
themselves; and this proposition. sir, we
hailed with general acclamation. When it
was proposed, it received the unanimous
vote, except of these extreme factions. There
was general shaking of hands between the
North and South between the middle men,
the wise and moderate men, of both parties.
This proposition was acceded to, and they
said: We have established u principle that
puts this question of slavery at rest forever,
because the Territories of the United States
will be either organized into Territories or
States, and slavery will exist or not. as the
people in the Territory or State shall choose"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

TUE MORNING REPoRTER-The publisher
of this paper, which has twice hoisted the
Breckenridge flag, announces, this morning,
another "fuss" in the family He says, that
the Breckenridge Club has failed to "come
down" with the $500, as per Agreement
Truly, the way of the transgressor is hard
San Jose Tribune.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

In FAVOR OF DIssoLUTIoN-Th Camden
(Alabema) Register hoists the Breckenridge
flag, and accompanies the act with the fol-
lowing extremely frank admissions,
Owe run up our flag TO day for Breckin-
ridge and Lane, the Democratic nominees for
President and Vice President of the United
States. We have unwaveringly concluded
for the last ten years that it would be better
(for all concerned) to make two or more dis
tinct Governments of the territory compris-
ing the United States of America; and that
such will ultimately be done there can he no
sort of doubt; but it should be done with
fairness and justice to every section of the
Union and believing the party to which we
belong is the only reliable one to carry out
this measure, and secure to our own section
all her rights, we intend to battle for its
principles to the fullest extent of our ability.
Do the Seceders in this state indorse the
above?
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
Fire in Yreka.

YREKA, Aug %.
A fire broke out here yesterday, consuming
a building belonging to VIM. Morton. Loss,
$500. The Cotton Theatre was extinguished
before doing any heavy damage.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
A PANTHER SroRY.-The Trinity Journal of
the 18th inst, has the following:

II PANTHER SroRY,-Ihe Trinity journal of
the 18th inst, has the following:
Mr.. Nunnally tells us of an incident in his
official tour of Lower Trinity as census mar.
shal, which although it may seem incredible
to some, is vouched for by those who were
present; He had stopped for the night at
the house of Mr.. Alex. Tinsley, six miles above
the mouth Of South Fork; supper had been
prepared, and while eating, Just at twilight
the squeal of pig attracted the attention of
those in the house. Mr.. Tinsley started with
his dog, and soon treed what he supposed to
be catamount, and leaving his dog in charge
of the varmint, returned to the house for his
gun. Tinsley and Nunnally both armed
themselves and returned to the tree where
Hnsley soon discovered the pig sty depreda-
tor. and gave him a charge from his gun
which brought down not q catamount, but
panther weighing in the neghborhood of 20
pounds The most Incredible part of the
story, to some, will be that when the panther
fell to the ground, the pig sprang from his
jaws and ran of at full speed imagining eve
ry object it met to be panther, and setting
up frantic squeal. The panther p, owed to
be large one, and dangerous enemy to 90
in quest of after dark The unerring shot of
Mr.. Tinsley showed that the panther was on
the watch for his discov erers, as the ball
passed through the upper portion of the nose
and thence into his breast, (at the same time
missing the pig,) causing almost instant
death. About 2 o'clock the next morning
the inmates were aroused by the pell of an
other pig, and in a short time the second pan
ther was treed and killed. The story, we
are assured by parties from that section, is
true in every respect, as incredible as it may
SEEM
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

SADDENING BEREAvEMENT.-On Wednesday
last the wife of Mr.. Reardon. near the Ken
lucky House, in this county, attempting to
cross log which spans the South Fork, slip
ped aud fell to the ground injuring herself so
severely that she died next day. So says the
San Andreas Independent.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

INTERESTING SUIr-A suit was tried yes
terday afternoon before Judge Foote, brought
by Supervisor Henley against 7. j. B. Cra-
mer, teacher of the Grammar School in
Franklin School House, for administering an
undue amount of corporeal punishment on
his son, lad about eleven years of oge. The
case was tried by jury called by Judge Foote
who absolutely refused to try the case him
self The testimony of the father and son
was strong against the defendant, but it was
not corroborated by the statement of the as
sistant teacher and one of the scholars who
saw the slapping. The nature of the punish
ment was the infiction of several siaps on
the ear of the boy by the fiat hand of the
defendant, which the boy swore caused him
to be attacked with giddiness in the head,
from the effects of which he did not recover
for several days. From the testimony, we
are satisfied the father brought the suit un-
der Misrepresentation of the CASE Union.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

WHEAT FOR New YoRK-The first direct
shipment of wheat-part of 10000 sacks
from Napa to New York, is now being for
warded from Napa by W, H. James Co
S. r. Herald.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
Halls sSarsaPariIln, Yellow Dock md

Halls sSarsaParilln, Yellow Dock md
lodde of Potass is prepared from the finest red Ja-
maica Sarsaparla and English Iodde of Potass-ad-
mirable as arestorative and purifier of the blood it
cleanses the system of all morbid and impure matter
removes pimples bols and eruptions from the skin
-onres rheumatism and pains of all kinds All who
can afford should use it, as it tends to give them
strength and prolong life.
Sold by druggists generally at 81 per bottle.
R. HALL & CO., Proprietors,
Wholesale Druggists, 143 ana 145 CLAY street
mh13.6m Below Montgomery, San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
SAN Francisco. 22-lP.M.

The Democratic County Committee met
last night, and resolutions indorsing Douglas
and johnson were passed by vote of IL to I i,
whereupon the Dougasites proceeded to ap-
portion for the primary election.
Mrs Fall-Spangler, of Perler notoriety, and
Fall himself, left on yesterdays steamer
They had to pawn jewelry to get away.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23

SAN FRANcIsco NEws.-The Sacramento
Bee of last evening has the following di-'
patch
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-23
WANTET

A GIRL to do the work Of a moderate sized family.
IA She must be good Cook, Ironer and Washer
Liberal wages and steady employment given to one
who suits. Apply Immediately to 1853, D street.
aul4-tf is S. G. WILLIAMS.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-09-07
1. Thompson
BL 4 G X S NJ THING

GMEORGE RAKER would inform tho p,e.
pie OF New Oregon, and vicinity that he
has opened aahop on his farm one and \
halt miles south Of New Oregon, where all
Jobs IN the line Of BLAcKsMIrH1NG will he st-
ten aed to on the spur ct the moment. u,us
such terms IS will snabIe to live and let live
ror quality and chespness OF work "George3
wont be heat
Mach 81 1850 (n3s-emI
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-09-07
TO THE CITIZENS OF
n o W a I'd C. DNmTY.'

ID K. AVERELL, Jr. has enlarged r.st-
tn1 and re furnished the Old Skr-Light
D&Ener1ran Gallery over II II. Dickerrnan;s
DOCK and drug store, IN DEBORAH; snd he "a
now prepared to take ambrotypes. stary,o-
tyres. me'ainOtypea, photographs, njelis.
&rHpAs, photographs and many other styies
OF p.ctrrcS n The most perfect ard durable
manner. Ale operates with the Istess and
MOST improved processes which ace not in the
possession c. any other artist in northern
lo"', and which give liir-like tone and da
.NH:Aty to h:s pictures aot ubtainable hv ar~
ot"Gr His ambvotypes and photographs cas-
H|t De 'IceiIeQ IN the west
He keeps On hand and is constantly ,eceir-
1nS the latest and most fashionable. s.vies of
|aTnes eases, traces, passepartouts iecketa
and pins which be Will fiji with ricturss =
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
lie gets up "A new style CT locket picture
winch has ell the briliaucy and DURABILITY Of
glass pictures with the iightness and pliahilj
ty OF paper, at the same time it is free from,
al the objections of other styles Of Iochei ric.
lures. variety OF other pictures will be got
up to order, Including oil paintings mono.
chrsmatic, crayun and India ink DRAWINGS
and all sorts ct maps
u - lnls is q permanent institution and
business will be conducted upon an honorable
pasis--lte patronage of ali who want rood
pictures is respectfully solcited.-Enouire for
AvERILLs PICTrRE GALLERy.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-09-07
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS

4 7 John Amuon & Coz old stand. IT
= a Dacsrah, Iowa, you wili fad the follow.
ing articles for sale or manufactured to ar.
der, viz: Wagons piows, tanning mills
drags cultvators, &c.--Au kinds OF elschine-
ry repaired at short notice Wood and iron.
turned in ali shapes desirable. An assort-
mem of table legs stand lega bed posts, chair
slut, wagon and buggy hubs alwe ys IN hand
The above srticles for sale on reasonable
terms. Parties visiting DEBORAH are invited
to give me call before purchasing,
JOHN AMMoa
Decorah, lows, Sept. 10Th, 1859
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1860-09-07
SCHOOL BOOKS.
THE undersigned has on hand and for So

THE undersigned has on hand and for sale
= very cheap, at his residence in Vernon
Springs. such school books rs are recommended
by the Board of Education OF the State of
Iowa, and such as are adapted to the use Of
the schools in this county. The list compri-
ses McGutfey's series, Monteith's National
Geographical series, Parker's Philosophy
Porter's Chemistry, the First Book Of Science
hes des suitable mathematical works for the
pupils of tao several schools in the county.
l4-tfI c. 4. BROWN,
County Supt. Of Com. Schools,