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Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

TIE DEAD BODY OF CnILD EATEN BY A Car.
The Coroner relates. says the St. Louis Re
publican, the following horrible circumstan-
ces attendant on the death of a child:
In lower basement room rear of No 266
South Fifth street, poor woman, named
Stelfen, was confined to bed of sickness by
the birth of a child Il few days ago. While
her husband was away CATHERINE blAckber-
RES with a view to raise a few cents from
them, the child was suddenly taken with
spasms and died. The mother managed to
crawl out on the edge of the bed, laid her
dead child on n box close by and spread n
cloth over it. Towards midnight the dismal
bowling Of large gray cat was heard near
window left open over the box where the
dead child lay. The ravenous animal jumped
upon the box and ate half of the chld's cheek
and sucked its eyes out before any one could
prevent.it. The mother, on awakening from
sleep, uttered several piercing shrieks, which
frightened the cat away aud brought a
neighbor to the window. In the morning
the body of the child presented a most fright
full appearance, and wrung the mothers heart
almost to desperation.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

LARGE VALLEY DISCOVERED. Captain
Lance Nightingale, who headed scouting
party in the Indian country, has returned to
Carson Valley. The Territorial Enterprise
learns from him, that the party discovered a
large valley while proceeding from High
Book Canon towards the Sierra. 1t says:
While proceeding in that direction, and
when about 100 miles due east of Shasta
Buttes, they came upon a rich and beautiful
valley, nearly as large as Honey Lake. and
which, from the fact of its being laid down
on none of the maps, Capt. N. is of opinion
had never before been discovered by the
whites. This Valley the company proposed
to call after the Captain. 1t is about seventy
miles north of Honey Lake, is some so miles
long, and has an extensive mud Lake on its
eastern margin. To the north end Of this
lake, and connected with it by stream is a
smaller lake, which seen through a glass,
seemed clear and deep.
This valley contains n rich soil, abounds in
water and grass, numerous pure cold streams
coming down from the mountains on its west
side, and the clover and pea vines being
nearly up to the sides of their animals This
spot is, no doubt, one of the favorite haunts
of the Indians who had been there but
short time before, their footprints being still
quite fresh in the sand. Many of them are
supposed to be in the vicinity at present.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

a GATURALIzED CALIFORNIAN DRAFTED INTO
THE FRENCH ARMY.-A correspondent of the
Alta, writing from Paris July l3, SAYS The
American Minister, Mr.. Faulkner. has now
before him another case of a native born
Frenchman, naturalized American citizen
who, since his return to France, has been
drafted into the army, and who, upon the
strength OF his naturalization in America has
applied to Mr.. Faulkner, and asked his in
reference The man, whose name is Pavot
received his final naturalization papers in
san francisco, and they bear the seal of the
County Court, and the signature of james E.
Wainwright, the County Clerk at the time
OF their Issuance. Mr.. Falkner having thro
the verihcation of Edward r. CARPENTER.
Esq, ard other Calitornians in Paris, satisfied
himself of the genuine character of the docu-
ments, is now proceeding vigorously in his
efforts to obtain the release of Payot. Here
tofore the French Government has never ac-
knowledged the principle which ours has
always claimed-the right of expatriation
and the voluntary surrender of nationality.
1t has always, however when asked by our
Ministers, as matter of fdvor, given up all
such persons who proved to be naturalized
Americans. About two months since. in
similar case, however, Mr.. Faulkner deter
mined to endeayor to obtain a recognition of
the principle and in the case of man named
Syde, brought it before one of the courts of
the department in which the man lived
This tribunal, after receiving the necessary
proofs, decided that the man having volunta-
rally a9jured his nationality was no longer
a French citizen. and no longer entitled to
the protection of the French Government.
and therefore not subject to military duty
under it.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

ANOTHER MAN KILLED IN SACRAMENTO CouN.
TY.-Constable r. D. Stephens, of Brighton
township, arrived in Sacramento Tuesday.
says the News, bringing information to Cor
oner Murray cf a fatal collision which oc-
Cured obout o'clock P. NJ, at Frank Faver's
ranch, near Folsom, between Robert Poole
and Wm Price, employees of Favor. For
some reason-said to be that Price had in
suited the wife of Mr.. Favor-Poole threat
ened, on Monday, to shoot him if there was
any shot on the premises, and renewed the
threat yesterday, and had words with Price,
whereupon the latter drew revolver and
commenced shooting at Poole. Poole turned
and ran Immediately and was followed by
Price, who continued shooting, dscharging
five shots The latter then drew dueling
postol and shot Poole in the spine Poole
fell and died Immediately. A party who was
present and saw that Poole was mortally
injured advised Price to leave Price pre-
sented pistol at him, with an insulting re-
mark, and then left 1t is to be hoped that
the murderer will be arrested. The follow.
ing is his description: Hight feet 8 or 10
inches; dark complexion; about three upper
teeth in front gone or broken off dark hair;
no whiskers; white linen pants; black cloth
coat; check shirt; black spring neck cloth
new white medium brmmed hat; heavy
boots-23 or % years of age. He was born
in Winfield, Winchester county, South Caro-
lima, and came across the plains last fall.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

SAW TWO SUNSETS IN ONE DAY-A GLORIOUS
SIGHT.-One OF the finest sights Professor
Steiner, the @ronaut says, that he ever saw,
was the view he had oftwo sunsets, while on
his balloon trip from Milwaukee. on the 9th
July. He was at certain altitude the first
time, when he saw the sun go down upon
Lake Michigan, and then descended to the
waters of the lake. Afterwards he commenc.
ed rising very rapidly, and soon reached such
an altitude that the fiery orb again began to
rise, apparently, from the Western waters,
and ere long he was once more in full sun
light. Then, as he descended again the sun
sank beneath the waters second time thus
alfording two sunset views in single day.
The professor says, as the sun appeared to
rise the second time, it was one of the finest
visions he ever witnessed, and the spectacle
was of the most magnificent description.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Aupast 15th

~ August 18th
- hppncatioh Of II. 8. IIobli,zcli, on behalf of J,
cenella, for reduction of the assumed value of
Improvements Of the west l6 feet and inches Of
the east half Of lot 2, block !, range D. Denied,
Application Of J. Anderson. on behalf If Ma
came Celn2 Sapine, fog reduction of assessed
value OF real property and improvements on lot
2 block !, range d. Denied. '''
- Applications of Ii. J. Booth for reduction If
Denied. F"' property
Application of ditto for reduction of assessed
value of machinery, &c. Denied.
Application of the County Assessor. assessed
value of the west half of lot5 block :. range q
the east half of lot 5, block 7, range G. Reduced
each 500. Also, west half of lot 8. block 7,
range g., and east half of the same Reduced
Application of Jno. T. Mclean for reduction
on on IN proyements of lot 4, block g. range E. Re-
Board adjourned until 10 o'clock A. NJ. to-mor
row
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
OoToRooN CASE IN ALEXANDRIA. VA.

OoroRooN CASE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.-A
late Virginia paper has the following:
AT the recent session of the County Court,
two men of mixed blood appeared before the
Court, and having proved themselves to be
o,ctoroons, or possessing one eighth Of negro
blood, asked the Court to certify that they
were not negroes. The Court having heard
the evidence granted the certificate asked
for The object of this process is to release
the parties applying from the obligations and
penalties attached to free negroes by the
laws Of this commonwealth. The applica-
tions were founded upon the following sec
tion of the code Of Virginia: "The court of
any county or corporation, upon satisfactory
proof 10y white person, of the fact, may
grant to any free person of mixed blood resi-
dent therein, certificate that he is not
negro; which certificate shall protect such
person against the penalties and disabilities
to which negroes are subject as such.@
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

CHALLENGE TO THE CHAMPIoN.-The follow
ing challenge appears in Porters Spirit. the
editor of which says that if 81, 500 is paid to
bind the match for $4,000, it is probable
that Heenen will accept:
AUGUSTA, Ca, July II. 1860.
To the Editor of Porters Spirit of the Times.
DEAR SIR: propose to match negro boy
named Shadrack, belonging to me, against j.
c. Heenan, in a ring fight for any sum of
money ranging from one to ten thousand dol.
lars, the fight to come off in twelve months
from this date. The boy weighs 1924 lbs, 6
feet inches high, and q years old.
II Mr.. Heenan sees fit to accept the above
challenge, propose that it be left to you,
the precise time, place, and terms on which
the fight shall axe place.
will deposit with you check for the
amount, if Mr.. II. consents to wager provided
that amount is over one thousand dollars.
Yours, dc, JOEL BELyIEw.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

The MoRMoNs 1t was stated some time
since that one Capt. W. NJ. Gibson had gone
to Washington from Utah, as the bearer OF
dispatches from the Mormons, in which they
communicated their wish to withdraw from
Salt Lake, and asked the Government to buy
them out. 1t is stated that the dispatche,
were laid before the Administration, who
took no notice Of them. The statement now
is that the Mormons contemplate removing tt
the East Indies and that this scheme has beer
matured chiefly by Capt. Gibson. The ST
Louis Democrat of recent date, says: .
He Capt Gibson) now proposes to the
to emigrate to one of the East India Islands
and reliable information has been received
here to the effect that the views of Captain
Gibson will be carried out. He reached
Washington some days ago, bearing dis
patches to William Hooper, Utah delegate
touching this and other subjects of interest to
the Saints. After laboring for years, in vain,
to induce our Government to open CONNER
cal relations with the rich islands of the
East, he turns disgusted with the imbeeilty
Of the Federal authorities, and seeks other
means to open the wealth of those islands,
If the Mormons cannot dispose of their prop
eity, it is said they will abandon il, when ar
rangements for emigration are completed.
Another statement is that Captain Gibson
"has announced that the Island of Sumatra
has been chosen as the future abiding place
of the M0rmons."
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
C0nD Nicotine

Camp Meeting Is TO be held just East Of the Bu.tes
seven miles distant from Marysville to commence
on THURSDAY, the 1Gh inst, and to continue about
""eek' Rev. j. T. Peck D. d., of San Francisco is
engaged to preach during the Sabbath Included
new Mr. McClay and others will also be present TO
Preach during the Meeting Reliable parties are pos
Vey engaged to furnish good boarding reasonable
prices; also stabling for horses The public general
ly are invited.
GaS The State Law for the protection of Camp
Meetings will be strictly enforced
REV. q Il. FISH,
On behalf The Committee Of Arranrenenta
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

IT is a startling fact that if the earth were
dependent alone upon the sun for heat, it
would not furnish existence to the animal and
vegetable life upon its surface 1t results
from the researches of Pouillet that the stars
furnish heat enough in the course of the year
to melt crust of ice seventy feet thiek-al-
most as much as is supplied by the sun. This
may appear strange when we consider how
immeasurably small must be the amount of
heat received from any of those distant
bodies. But the surprise vanishes when we
remember that the whole frmamept is thick.
ly gemmed with stars.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

ANOTHER ARCTIC ExpEDrIox.-Mr Parker
Snow proposes to leave England at the close
of the preseut year, with small vessel, on
am expedition to the Arctic regions. Pro
ceeding around Cape Horn, he will pass
through Behring Straits, and reach point q
little south of that attained by Capt Me-
Clintock. His object will be TO find further
traces, and to obtain more precise informa-
tion concerning the fate of the crews of Sir
John Frankln's vessels, the Erebus and Ter
ror.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

ARREST OF MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER.
1t Will be rememberd that about wear ago
man named James Lattimer, alias Curly.
alias Red, stage driver, shot man in Ma
rysvllle, whose name we have forgotten.-
The wounded man did not die, and a number
OF persons set out to arrest Lattimer, and in
endeavoring to effect this object another
man was killed by Lattimer, who managed
to make his escape to parts unkown. It
however turned out that Latimer went to
San Diego, where he is said to have been en-
gagged in the perilous and by no means hon
orable pursuit Of highway robbery. After
the arrest of VIM. Jenkins, whose arrival as
State prisoner was duly chronicled in the
Herald of Sunday last, Latimer turned
States evidence, and on his testimony Jenlz-
ins was convicted and sent forward to this
city on the steamer Senator Latimer also
came on the Senator, believing himself per-
tectly safe but detectives Lees and johnson
soon discovered that he had arrived, and ar
rested him. We have been informed bv the
Chief OF Police, that he telegraphed to Oro-
vile the news of Latimer's arrest but re-
eeived information that an investigation had
already been had in his case, and that it had
been shown that Latimer was fired at before
he made any offer of hostility Under these
circumstances Latimer was dismissed and is
now at liberty.-S H. Herald, Tucsdau
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

EXcTTEMENTIN IN MENDocINo.-Th following
is an extract from letter received in Sacra-
mento, and dated at Ukiah City, Mendocino
comfy, August 10th:
considerable excitement prevailed here
few days ago Abe Potter was murdered by
an Indian. They have found the Indian and
hung him. lie confessed who killed Jmer-
son, (murdered about two years ago., and
they are after the murderer The Indians
live in Redwood Valley.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

THINGS look well in Arkansas. Flournov
who stood so firmly by Douglas in Conven-
ton, has been joined by Mr.. Rust, and these
two gentlemen will lead in the fight. There
is now good chance that this State will oo
for Douglas and johnson, although Breckin.
ridges trends have heretofore claimed it as
certain for him
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

Az ARMoR OF STEEL.-In the shop of an ar
morer, says the Alta, in the lower part of the
city, is suit of ancient armor, brought from
Switzerland. 1t is formed entirely Of steel.
the visor, casque, helmet and Lreaslplate,
and weighs forty pounds. This NAV he, as
represented, relic of the days of chivairy.
but such remnants of Knighthood and the
brave cavaliers of the sixteenth century are
are getting to be exceedingly scarce.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,

~, WEDNESDAY, August 18th.
Ihe record establishing rates of tn for the
uoa City Bridge across Feather River, amended
by striking out "for each wagon loaded with
wood" and by raising rates of toll "for each buo.
gy or pleasure wagon with one animal, carving
one or more persons" to 25 cents.
i. j. Ashford allowed $45.
:, Board adjourned till Saturday at ten o'clock A.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

SpEAEING of the mines in British Colum-
bia a correspondent writing to the Alta from
Victoria, says:
4 silver mine has been discovered upon
the lower Fraser, and explorations are now
being made which may be attended with
great results.
Lead has also been found in the interior,
yielding about FIVE per cent, of silver, so that
the prospects ahead are certainly not such as
to cause any dependency, 1t is believed
that platinum exists also, as small particles
of this metal are frequently found mixed
with gold dust.
Copper exists in abundance in its virgin
purity, but is not taken any notice of, indeed
it is said to be in blocks too large to be re-
moved probably much the same as that upor
Lake Superior
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

LAST week, two Mexicans were arrested in
Woshoe, charged. with stealing some sl5 900
worth of silver ore from the Ophir Company.
They were examined before Judge Cradle
baugh, who ordered them into custody un-
till the next term of his court-they not be-
ing able to give bail.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
HOTEL INTERNATIONAL,
Jackson street, above MOntgOm cry.
FOSTER, PATTEN & CO.,
Successors to J. J. Haley0
PROPRIETORS.

EAPINss purchased the interest Mr.. Haley In
4 this well known HOTEL the subscribers beg say
to the old patrons of the house, and the public gener-
ally, that they have made many alterations, and i'm
proveme ITS and refurnshed the house throughout, in
the most thorough manner, and have added elegant
Private Hall for the entrance of LADIES' are deernin-
ed that in the future the House shall possess all the
requisites, in every particular, ola
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

STEAM QUARTZ MILL IN WAsHoE.-On
Thursday last, Mr.. Amaren completed his
crushing mill, at Virginia City, and turned
on steam for the first time. A number of
other steam crushing mills will shortly be
finished.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

TEHAMA CoURT OF SEssIoNs.-~-In the Teha-
ma Court of Sessions, Henry Kennady, found
guilty of grand larceny has been sentenced
to the State prison for four years An in
dictment for murder has been found against
nm Indian
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

SUICIDAL Shaw's Flat, Tuolumne coun-
ty, on the 7th inst, James Lownds committed
suicide by taking arsnic. He was native of
Ireland, aud aged about fifty years.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

The celebrated German traveller Doctor
Nogel, has been murdered in Africa by the
King of Bargow. A demand has been made
for the effects of the unfortunate traveller
and it is probable that his papers will soon
be obtained.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

a JUDGE CHARGED WITH DRUNKENNEss.-
The Grand Jury of Tehama county, in their
report presented last Saturday, says:
We refer to the fact of an Associate Mem
Der of the Court of Sessions, sitting on the
bench in state of intorication. The time is
passed. even in California when such abuses
can be tolerated when our Halls of Justice
can be polluted, and our conrts turned into a
farce, by men in such a condition, sitting in
Judgment upon the rights of citizens
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

CANNIBALIsM IN BRIrlsH AMERICA The
Red River Nor Wester says: Detailed ac
counts of n case of cannibalsm have lately
been received The victims were six in
number-a Saltaux Indian and his wife and
four children-and the cannibal one of the
youngest members Of the family!
Incredible as it may appear, the tale has
been confirmed by too many to leave any
doubt as to its correctness That boy so
young should thus be able to butcher SO
many people, can only be accounted for by
the superstitious dread with which the Indi-
ans regard Il Windigoo, or man eater.
In the present case the murderer could not
have been urged to the commission Of his
crime by starvation. When the atrocity be-
came noised among the tribes, Shay
gonish was hunted from place to place. and
at length, being found at the Lake of the
Woods he was chased into the woods and
shot by his uncle
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

THE Pony Prices REDUoED.-We e notice by
the advertisement of the Agent of the Pony
Express, VIM. W. Fnney, that the Company
will hereafter forward letters at 81 30 per
quarter ounce, charging the same for each
additional quarter ounce and fraction Of one
quarter ounce. A person or number of
persons can now send three sheets of tissue
paper fo" 50 30 to Tie East in ten days and
there can be no excuse for not giving the
Pony free and liberal support The price
has been reduced from five dollars to q mere
tritiing sun.-Sd raBteRto Union.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
9allg Qatioaal 1eHrotrat.

LIS LIrTLENEss, General Thomas Thumb
recently assured Californian, while in con
versation during an exhibition in one of the
Eastern cities, that he would, in the course of
the present year, pay visit to the Golden
State.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

A PARIS letter states that a pistol ball was
found in one of Prince Jerome Bonaparte's
lungs after death, which had been lodged
there more than fifty years ago in duel
with brother of Marshal Davoust.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

A LETTER from indianapolis, says: "We
are sound in this State Bright will die hard,
and if possible will get up Buchanan elec.
toral ticket but all the leading Admiustra-
tion men in the State are committed to the
regular organization
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

Ex-LIEuT. Gov ANDERSON. .-Ex-Lieut Gov
anderson, who was shot in Washoe by Henry
Lufkin, is very likely to recover. The Ter
Iitorial Enterprise of Saturday says:
On examining the wound of Anderson, it
was found that the ball had struck about
four inches below the left nipple, and meeting
a rib, glanced round and lodged near the
spine, without entering the cavity of the
chest The wound, though a severe one, is
not considered dangerous, though from his
splitting blood, indicating internal hemor-
rhage, it was at frst thought to be SO. Tn
der this impression the feeling against Luf-
kin, for the time intense. On his reaching
Carson City in charge of the officer, there
was disposition on the part of some of the
excitable to lynch the prisoner. No attempt
however way made to take him from the
officer He has since been let out on bail.
On Thursday morning the ball was cut out
~ Dr.. Tjader, who from the first pronounced
the wound by no means serious.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
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Spetial laotitfs.

z Of Fa'-Ihe regular meeting "a Marysviii,
Temple of Honor, Ne. B, are held the Gr2t Monday
evening ofeach month. Brothers in good standing
are invited 10 attend. \. G.. RANDAL. W. CT.
IA. CARROLL, W.R
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16

CoPPER.-The Alta California and Crescent
copper leads, near Crescent City, are said to
be exceedingly rich, and it is the intention of
the proprietors to soon commence the ex-
portaton of the ore to the Atlantic States or
Europe for smelling.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-16
The NIedienl and urgicaIInsti1nto q,


Dr' H. D. CAAPhAY, IS already secured in position
winch places it, as 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 ana they occupy with others, an equally lofty
position in the profession Ricord is an lustrious ex
Hmp'e shining light among the philosophical stars of
his age in Europe, and Dr. Czapay has fully equaled
MN IN this country, as proof of which, the Phila
dephia College of Medicine complimented him with
Diploma, and the honorary dd eundera degree. Sc
lecnG this as his field of operation although qualified
as graduate of the University of Pesth, and late
Chief Surgeon of the Hungarian Revolutionary army
Tor more extended labors DR.. L. j. Czapkay has bent
his earnest attention to the cure of chronic and pr
Vate Diseases in which he has become so great an ex
pert That he is now regarded as the LEADER in this
bralch of his profession throughout the United States
and his portrait and biography are published as mat
Ter OF interest to their readers in the uost exclusive
journals The D9ctors Offices are at his Medical and
Surgical Institute, on Sacramento street, corner of
Ledesdorf, nearly opposite the buildings ef the Pa
cilc Mail Steamship Company.
- We ask particular attention of our readers to
thesworn certificates of remarkable cures in another
Column OF this paper. ie3O-3m