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ARTEMUS WARE AMONG THE SPIRITS

Artemus Ward, the Snowman, recently Wis
tied Berlin Heights, and thus describes an in
terview with the spirits there assemb,ed:
| will here observe that Mrs Ward is in
vdlurable Womun-the pardner of my goys and
the Shairer Of my sOrrOr. In my absunce she
watches my interest things with Eagle Eye,
and when return she welcums Inc in atec-
tomato stlle. Truly it is with Us as it was with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingomar in the play, to whit
soleS with but single thawt
harts which beet as |.
My nabOrs indOrsed me to attend Sper-
retoOul Sircle at Squire Smiths. When l ar
rived L found the west room full, includin all
the old mades in the village and all the long
haired fellers a4sed. When went in was sa-
looted with shear Gums the benited man."
b Gums the unbeleever,' hear Gums the
horey heded skuffer at truth" etsattery. ct
sattery. See L my friends It's troo ime hear
and now Bring on your Sperrets. The cumpany
then drawed round the table and the Sirkle
'mmenst to go it. They asked me if there
was any body in the Sperret land which would
ke to talk with, i said if bill Thompkins
who was onest my partner in the show bizness
was sober, should like to convarse with him a
few periods. Is the Sperret Of VIM. Thompkins
present sed Of the long h ared chaps and there
was knox on the table. Sez William how
goes it, He sed things was rather ruff. Sez
air you in the show business William, and he
sed he was. He sed he John BuniOn wss
travlin with side show in connecksun with
Shakspeer, Jonson Co.'S consolerdated me-
nsgery and circus He sed old Bun (meaning
Mr.. Bunion) stird up the anermils and ground
the origin while he tended the door. Occa-
shunly Mr.. Bunion sung comic song The
circus was doin middlin we'll Bill Shakspeer
had made hit with "Old Bob Ridly,' and
Ben JonSon was delitin the people by his trooly
great acts of horsemanship without saddul and
bridal. Sez William kan yu pa me that SIS
YOU o me, & he sed no with / of the most tre-
Inendoous knox i ever experinsed l then
called fur my grandfather turned that he
was meatin with fare success in the peenut
biznes liked it very well, altho the climit
was ruther warm.
When the Sircle stopt they asked me what i
thowt of it. Sez i my friends i've bin In the
show bizness now going on to % years. You
| dowtlis believe the Sperret doctrin while i
| think its MKT. Just so soon as man becomes
a regler out 4 out Sperret rapper he quits orf
work, lets his hare gro all over his face COM
mensis spungin his livin. He goze round
scarin the wimmin folks, Il little children
destroying the piece of mind of every famerlee
he enters. l must say the reglar Professional
| Sperret rappers-them as make bizness of 1t
air abowt the most ornaryest set of cusses !
ever encountered in my life. So saying put
| on my surtoot and went home.
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WOOD AND COAL.

II u T. l.! r u T. l."
have now one Of the most extensive stocks of
Fuel In Washington, consisting Of
White Ash BroEed toal, Red Ash Egg Coal,
White Ash Egg Coil, Red Ash Stove Coal,
White Ash stove Coal, Cumberland Lump Coal.
FssveItoS e. Tt S, Free Burning, DO. RnnSf Mine.
Wood, sawed and split. in all oasee.
All of which will sell at the lowest prices for the
cash. Tor 80 Or 81 days paper, well secured.
= All accounts now standing will be presented
before the LIST of January. 1860, and II earnestly
X. w BATES,
Wood and Coal Dealer, 18th and sts.,
de2o near Canal.
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TO SAN FRANCISCO
I'M EEGHT DAYS
Central Overland California
AND
PIkE'S PEAK EXPRESS COMPANY.

The Courier of the PONY EXPRESS will leave
70 Ito y9sEPH MI ssorrI, at O'Clock a. n. EVERY
FRIDAY, carrying Dispatches only, (Which must
be IN Government stamped envelopes
The Letters will be deIvered in San Francisco
IN EN- DAYS from the departure of the Express.
Persons Gesiring to send Telegraphic messages
can do so by making application at any Telegraph
Letters will be received up To two o'clock, D. m,
on on every Monday, at Isl Tenth ST.. Washing ton,
week at st. Joseph.
Full particulars can be obtained on application to
the Agents Of the Company.
w. H. RUSSELL, President.
Leavenworth City, Kansas, March. 1860.
Ofloe New York.. &. SIMPSON, Vice Pres't
SAMUEL ALLEN, gents. st. LOUIS
J. SPAULDING, Agent, Chicago.
Unit RAIsIS. Agent, st Joseph, No.
Jos. a M0NHEIMER, Agent
ap II II No. 4~l Tenth ST., w a shirgtOn, ID. G..
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III On Thursday, the Baltimore police board
made a formal demand on Mavor swami for the
control of the police force, &c, in accordance
with the new law. The Mayor Welded to the
decision of the courts, and duly surrendered his
Iolice powers.
1.-THE Lawrenceburg Bank Of Tennessee has
suspended. The cashier says ii will be right
again in a few days.
IL The Court watering place Of Napoleon and
Eugene is to be changed from Biarritz to Nice.
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A MRS. WINSLOW,
AAN Experienced Nurse and Female Physician
presents to the attention of mothers, her
s U I Ii | N q YRUP.
For ChiIdreo Teetbi

For Children Teething,
Which greatly ct,;.s the procs of .,hinr ~ s.ftsn.
ing tie gums, reducing all infamma isn-vill aliay ALL
PAIN and spssnodc action and is
SURE TO REG ULATE THE BOWELS
Dspshu upon it, Inothsrs will give yeurssvss and
RELIEFAND HEALTH TO YO UR INFANTS
havs put and sold ten years and
.Ar sAI IN CohflDENCE AND TRUTH Of IT, what have
h'Hh Mrs. HAS 1T FAILED,IN
rrcT cuRE, WINsLOw'S when tim.I, TO u'.s .s
.s,. ero We Know SOOTHING an in:tane. Of dis
the Contrary, all ars SYRUP, delighted with na
OPERATIONS, and sp.al in t,rm. NJ
highest Of its magical effect, and medical
virtues. We speak in his matter :" WHAT VIZ DO Know
after ten ysars' experience, PLEDGE REPUri.
rfoN For THE FULFILMENr WHAT W HHRr
IN from pam and exhaustion, relief will found ia 6fteea
ertwsnty minutes after tn. syrup il administered.
mos! EIr ERI rNcED and sKILFUL NURSES in New Eng.
land, and has been used with NEyERFAILING SUCCESS IN
THO USANDS OF CASES,
net emily relieves the child from pain, svgerstss tbs
stomach aud bowels, sctty gives tone and
energy TO the whole will almo.t instantly relieve
GaIPING IN THE BOWELS AND WIND CoLIc,
and ovsrcoms con'usons which, if not speedily
Snd in death. Ws----7b, 4 RRsri
AND sURssTREM- FOR IpT in III. WORLD.
in all case, Of Dys- CHILDREN ENTERY and DIAR.
srs.. t,om ..,hins TEETHING DkES whether il
cause We would say every mother who has child sui
i.rng from any OF The foregoing cOmpains-Do
YOUR rREJUDICEs, NOR THE PREJUDICEs OF OTHERS
stand between youUsufering child and the that will bs
sURE-rrs, ABSOLUTELY sURE-to follow the Of this
medicine, II timely used Full directions for using will ac
CURTIS PERKINS, New York on the outside ~rspps
Sold by Druggists thT0us shout tbs world.
Principal Ohce. No. 13 Cedar Strsst,N. Y.
Price only IS Csnts psr Bottle seli-dAviv
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EOR RENTING FIRST FLOOR Of the build
L ing immediately opposite the west wing of the
City Hall, recently occupied by Chas. ). Wallach
as 6u Oitce. Also the front room in the second
story and the third floor of the same building For
terms apply to RICHARD WALLACH, No. z
Louisiana avenue. il IS tf
SENATORS, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-
~ Two splendid suites of ROOMS, elegantly fur
Blshed, viii be rented during the session of Con
gress, In the most desirable locality in this city
being within one or two squares of Browns and
National Hotels. Those In pursuit of such Rooms
viii do well to make early application ct No. 379
eth street, between u street and Pa. av. de 5-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-23

EOR SALE-A small FARM GfSD acres, situated
. at the Little Falls, having 8 comfortable dwell
ing house, corn house, stables, 81; well fenced
and watered; within four miles OF WI shipg.on Is
acres IN cultivation the ba aucs in handsome wood
land IL is peculiarly desirable as a country resi-
dence. being periacty healthy and most roma ntcal-
ly situated excellent fishing and hunting Inquire
OF Mr. ARRlOTT, bridge keeper, Chain Bridge,
Llt.le FAILS. de 7-2awtf
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EDUCATIONAL.

EDUCATlON.-PIoE BROWN will open the
IL the Washington Institute, Ga boarding and day
sPaclOns rooms of the old Capitol. on MONDAY.
9Th inst Parental care for the pupils, the great
est experience and tact in teaching with the beauty
and ma lonalty of the location invite o. extend
ed patronage. Terms and references a the lnstI
tuition. Slim
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FAX Nj FOR SALE-SItuated in Nanjemoy
"A Charles county, Nd. containing l6s acres, more
or less. The lInproy ements are dwelling house
snu al necessary out buildings Thorough repair
IL rs well wooded and watered, and convenient to
Navigation. "a: Terms easy. Apply to DIR. J. 4. GIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-23

ENOR SALE AND RENT.-The undersigned hs
L two houses for rent at Kendall Green, e1ch
having acres of ground suitable for a garden. at
tached. J he situitlon is elevated ard perfectly
healthy, Offering peculiar inducements ono who
prefers pure country air TO the heated and dusty
ToSphere of the city. 4 stable and woodShed a e
attached TO each house, and pump OF pure water
stands bat few steps from the door. TO good
tenant the rent Will be moderate.
. The IesIdencs known Rose Cottage. consist
Ing OF near.y two acres of ground. with tha neces
sary outbHl.dlags, Is for sa e The house b. lit
for the present owI er and hss many conyeniences
The and Is in high state Of cultivation, and much
care has been ended In the selection of a choice
yarley of fruit aLCtshade trees.
The property froLts Boundary street. being out
side the c limits, and when tEat street is opened
ard improved as thers Is reason 70 believe IL soon
will be-, the place wi pnssess peculiar attractions
Distance from o!tr Post Ofiic.-IZ mites. Ad-
dress by letter or In person, w III. STlCKNEY.
miral-eof II
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TOR SALE-That little GARDEN FARM nea
4 James Roach's aud adjoining Antony Fraser's,
about IA mile from the Long Bridge, in Al ,xar,
dria county, Va, containing ahOut a. acres. The
upper portion commands n view of " ashlrgton
and the POtomac; the buildings are on the lover
part. For particulars inquire at room No. lJ,
Winders building, or at No. 206 on g, between
ISth AID 18TH streets. ap y -eodiWt
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ELEGANT CARpETINGS.

ELEGANT CARpETINGS
IL FROM ENGLAND DIRECT.
Ju t received per ship ax"nIa,'' ia New York,
50 ro s superior BR CSSEi.S s C.RPETINGS, di-
rect from the mani factory of John Crosslsy Sons
Halifax Yorkshire. comprising some twenty en-
r. II new ard eles ant desisns, which we aTs Eow
sci Ing at very low prices
10 baes real SCOTCH INGRAM, manufac-
tured III Dundee. which thicker, better co.ors,
and lower priced than tf Amer ica n make
Also, 10 bales IMPER IAL THREE; PLY CAR
PETINGS, IN and beautitul colors and de-
signs. quite equaI in beautiful effect to Bigelow
Brnst els.
20 bales very low prlce' ALI. WOOL and
WORSTED CARPETlNG, some as low as s5 81,
81. and 81 cents, very rlch cnlUrs.
Also. WOOL and HEMP DUTCH, in rich col
Offices. &c
10 rolls TWILLED and Plain Thompsonvil!e
VENETIAN CARPETING, all widths.
Having Pgrchas ed these goods at less rat IS than
is usually attained by the trade are determined
to make 1t a real saving to all housekaepe-s III want
of our goods to s. them at the very smallest ad
vance on the cost. Call and see
CLhGETT & D0DSON.
No. Market Space, Sd door east Of Ninth st.
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Mps mRS; MIS- MeS9KMIcK's SCHOOL.

NJ MRS. McSORMICK'S SCHOOL.
V1RS. MCCORMICK desires 20 inform her
friends and the public generally that she will
tember next.
The course of study pursued will comprise ell the
ton.
In addition TO her day scholars she is deeirous Of
receiving into her family few pupils as bosrders,
aged from 10 To IL years. who will be under her I'M
mediate care and oversight
Her arrangements for the accommodation and
due care OF pupils have been considerably increased
and otherwise improved. Those in Washington
desiring particular information with reference 90
the Star.
For terms and further particulars apply at her
resldence-No. 3s Cameron street, AleIsndria. Va.
H-6
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DLAlNFIELD ACADEMY,
Il NEAR CARLISLE. PA
Twenty y-elghth session Is monthsD commences
May LIST. Expenses so. Every effort ls made for
the comfort and improvement OF 25 boys. To hll a
few vacancies call at kirkvood House, April 9Th,
18th, 18th, from to p. m, or address X. X.
BoRNS, Ralnheld Cumberland county, Pa.
81 lmoO
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AUD TtHnO' O',, y,
MILITARY THING,
SOUTHEAST CORNER SECOND AND SPRUCE STs.,
PHILADELPHIA.
MILITARY CLOTHS FOR SALE. ia so-em
ETOK SALE-A NEGRO MAN. n coachman
i and farH servant; he Is quick and Industrio
and competent TO any possible farm work and the
management of any machinery used on a, farm, and
ls A. years OF age TO Southern gentleman re-
quiring an intelligent and very useful servant OF
sns IN f ms to he viii be
His owner Ill rot sci! him to trader. Please ad-
dress Fox No. II Star Office. mar 2i If
surplus Of househ I'D fleets can IND readV sae bS
ca ling my Furnishing Store, 42e 7th street, be-
'sS'a ap ana n ''l'' ri RHb6fpH BucHLv.
sUMMEk 'ei GLGas& teHa K BUY Jour SPRING and
and nfs ef ?q at Ne
400 Seventh ST., between f and F. apt 6-Sm
IBERAL BOOKS SOLD AT ADAMSON'S.
- ,SEXENTH srREET. oPP0SiTE POST
t%sss,!e TSn PsiSs's Age Of ssas$n. CO. Ethan n
len Uracles of Reason, and The Invet tlsator,
Bo.ton weekly paper for Liberals.
Battles and Prints of h Heenan and sayers 25 cents.
1874 down to is5s on, 3 5nIih cents w;,br, ,s,.
Morrans Exposure of Freemasonry. Is cents.
IL fne Views of Washington city, only IS cents
My 10 cents for "a sheets of fine Letter Note
Paper, ADAMSON'S, Seven street,
apis # opposite Post Office.
W GAS INJURIES.
w r. Have in store, and are daily receiving, GAS
FIGTURES of entirely New Patterns and Designs
AMI FINISH, superior IN style to ANYTHING heretofore
oil red IN this market We invite cItIZeus general
~ To call and examine our stock OF Gas and w iter
I !xtufes, feeling confident that have the best
{ eected stock in Washington.
All work IN the above line IntruSted to our care
MYERS & McGHAN.
mar 5-t 376 ID street.
EREsH DRUGS AND CHEMICAIS: with .
a large and varied assortment of FANCY III
ARTICLES and PERFUMER just re ~
ceived at the Drug Store of ~
ap4 Coz. Maryland av. and Eleeenth at west.
1--WE HUNDRED TRAVELLING TRUNKS
4 arrived this day. emhI aclns all qu,II. 6YYw
ties and SIZES of Sole Leather, Ladies EySFN
Dress ana Packing T ,unks. Our trdnk ~xAS0
sal room exh bts at this time the great VARIETY
of travelling requisites at moderate prices. TO be
found THIS side Of New York. Also, every 6escrlp
ton Of LADIES' HAT BOXES, VALICES,
GARRETT BAGS, SATCHELS, &c.
| DJ.O!d Trunks repaired or taken In exchange
WALL, STEPHENS Il CO,
| Trunk Sa es Room,
mar S.u 322 Pa avenue.
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tALuABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
~ kAkE iNDCCEMENr FOR A PHYSI-
CiAN.-Dr. Joseph A. Smith desiring to go south
on on account oi his hath, Will offer at private .ale
tns arm on which he now rokides and where he
has been practIclng medicine for the last We wears
ms Is very beautiful little farm situa ted at Long
olu fleids. Prince Georges county, Md imme7
dIafe!y on the road leading from Washing gton city
20 upper Mar borough, and about equal distance
from Doth points. IL contains lO7 acres of which
Is IN hns state of cultivation, the ba ance In
thrllty young timber. Ii is well adapted to tha
growth OF grass, wheat and corn abcut q or 81
dSlss is now well set In grass and will led between
81 and a. tons of hay, worth In the Washington
market from s l8 TO $50 per ton There is about l.
d-res ot wheat growIng, the balance ready for a
spring crop IL has spring of never failing water
dlsn. an lnaxhauStlble pump at the door. The inn
proVements consist OF a comfortab frame dwell
ing containing rooms and kitchen; also, a new
barn Wi tn stabnE sufficient for all the auirements
o the place, with quantity of choic> fruit trees
Phy Sican desiring to purchase by reference 10
the b1Oks of the uEderf igned be satisfied that il is
an opportunity rarely TO be me with Until the place
OF shall continue my practice as hereto
t9r" For terms apply on the premises or to Dr.
FRANK +. SMITH, Badenshurg.
ma % eotf JOSEPH A. SMITH
Planters Advocate insert until forbid and charge
DIR, Smith |
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TEHF. INUERSIGNED RESPEETFULLY
Inform their patrons and the public that aa
they have received their usual supply of>%A
SPRlNG GOODS, CONSISTING Of the latest AE
style and fashion, and bck foreign manufac VIZ
ture. They also respectfully iuvi.a attnn- --asA--
ton to their rev stock Of G. IN TLEMEN'S FUR
NlSHlNG GOOD OF the latest sty les and ma kes.
They also keep constantly on hand p large supply
OF Naval and Military Furnishing Gcods- spch as
Epaulcts Chapeaus, Swords, Bets, Gold Laces.
Shoulder Straps, and Sashes.
H. F. LOUDON & CO.
Citizen, Ndral and Military Merchant Tnilors,
mar t5- O3m Browns Hotel.
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DU RE OLD RYE WHISKY.-On ard several
Ii,,sh brand Of Pure Old Rye Wh Ky, Copper Dis
s,lvania. Mary and and VireInia, warranted pure.
Also, imported Rrandies, Hsnnessy, Otard, Dupuy
a. Co., Jules Robins. &c, Also, Peach aad A ople
Brandy, pure Holland Gin, old Jamaica and st.
Groik Rum, and Wines of every variety. al Of
bdccO IOIfNG & KEpHkET Agent.
apl41y go Pa av.. hetw 9th and IO<h SIS
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y L. X s 5 T A T U 4 L
STEPHEN al al DOUGLAS

In form and features this beautiful and accurate
ipeclmen OF American art Is unsurpassed by any
specimen OF like Character over produced 1t is q
fac smile of the Little Giant"
Specimens may he seen and Statrettes procured
at tCULVER,s DRUG STORE, No: 26c Penn. avenue,
corner OF 2fh street. Washing ton city. Persons in
the District of Columbia and States of Delaware,
Mary and, Virginia North Carolina, Soutl Caro-
lima, GeorgIa Florida, Alabama. MissIssi pi and
Louisiana, desl.l' copies Of the Statuette Ill ad
dress their orGers to {. y. GU LIVER, Washington
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Whole Tickets, S20-Halves, S10-Quarters, IS;
Prizes cashed at lght at per cent discount
Bills on all solvent Banks taken at par.
A drawing will be forwarded as soon as the result
becomes known.
AL orders for schemes or tickets % be addressed
to DON RODRIGUEZ,
apI4-tr Care of City Post. Charleston, =. {.
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WE ARE REQUESTED TO INYIxE At
w tentlcn to the advertisement of DR. x.~--
WOOLFSON, THE OPTICIAN, 2G4 Penn I5@
syI. ana avenue, between Twelfth and ThI 81
teenth streets which appears in tire iEtniiigencer
and states. It will be scen that his them mg
Spcotacies and Eve glasses" are recommended by
many eminent gentlemen, presumed to re judges of
their good qualities and of the comfort to Ee de-
rlTyed from their use by those who require the aid
of these Important lnstruirentaItIas. Dr.. w. mas
h>en IOcated IN this oity fcr savrrn Ga
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

Col. LUMsDEN. Among those who
went down into the great lake on the
"Lady Elgin," was Col. Lumsden, Of
the New Orleans Pacayune. We knew
him we'll. 1t is only few weeks since
the writer Of this article met him face
to face, talked over newspaper exper-
fences, the Mexican war, American
politics, and the way to conduct an in
dependent journal. He was one Of
those whom to know was to love-a
gallant, generous, proud man-one who
stood upon his own fearless character,
and who felt, when he was liberal to
others, that he was spending his own
unborrowed money-who spoke his
opinions, such as they we're, because he
knew they belonged to him, and who
gloried in his connection with great
and influential newspaper, built up SIM
ply by industry and courage. Poor
fellow; and he is gone! He will soon
be forgotten in the rush Of life but
let one who has esteemed and admired
him for years drop tear upon tho
eternal waters that surge and roll over
his watory grave.-Phila. Press.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1860-09-28

WIND WAGoNs-A New 1DEA.-
Andrew Dawson, Of Oscaloosa, Kansas,
recently constructed a wagon, furnished
with sails, rigging, ETC., propelled by
the aid of wind, with which he went to
the Pixies Peak mines in twenty days.
Encouraged by this success, other par
ties in the same town set about the
construction of the same kind Of wag-
ons, and few days since party Of
eight started out on the prairies to try
one which had just been finished. The
wind was blowing gale at the time ;
everything worked to a charm. The
occupants, gliding swiftly over the
prairies, were delighting themselves
with anticipations Of speedy and COM
Portable trip to the mines, when the
velocity Of the vehicle created lively
alarm for their safety. The wagon
sped onward before the driving wind
faster and faster, until the axletrees
broke and deposited them all on the
ground, and in a somewhat damaged
condition, from broken heads, bruised
limbs and bodies. The speed Of the
machine is said to have been forty miles
per hour. 81 ls ~
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MUSCATINE, IOWA FRIDAY, sEPTEMBER %. 1860
THE NEWS.

The Pixies Peak Express reached St.
Joseph on the goth, with $45, 800 in dust
besides some $4,000 or $4,000 in the
hands of passengers, being the heaviest
treasure arrival of tho season. Business at
Denver City is fast recovering and the
streets present lively appearance. The
hot weather is about ov and the cold wealth
er commencing. Discoveries of silver con
tinue to be made, which promise to yield well
and are exciting much attention. If they
yield anything near what is rep ,rted, many
millions of dollars will be realized yearly.
Gold claims continue to pay as largely as
ever.
-California dates to the 9Th inst. have
been received per Pony Express. The Doug
las State Convention met at Sacramento on
the 5th and 9th and nominated Humphrey,
Griffith, Don Puebla, Dalaguerro, and
George Price for Electors. The Bell and
Everett party held Convention on the
same day, with delegates from considerable
more than half the counties in the State. 1t
is probable they will not cast 5000 votes,
and it is thought they may abandon the or
ganization and all 60 for Douglas if sabse.
quent advices from the States suggest that
policy. The Republicans are actively can
vassing the State. All of their best speakers
are in the field and they are gaining support
from many anti.Lec ,mpton Democrats of
last year, while the Douglas party appears
to be gaining from the Breckenridge wing,
the recent unfavorable news from the South
ern States at present disheartening them.