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Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

RoDBERY.-At four or five o'clock, yester-
day morning, during the tremendous storm,
a man entered Mrs Poston's apartments,
near the Female Seminary, and absiracted
her watch and several valuable articles of
jewelry She heard the thief in her room,
but thought that the noise was occasioned
by the wind. Directly she saw the shadow
Of a man on the wall, and called out The
fellow fled precipitately down stairs and she
soon after discovered that she had lost the
articles named. They were when taken, in
her bureau drawer, and she had unlocked
the drawer, some hours before, in order to
get out her opera glass to look at the fire,
alluded to in another place.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

TuLARE LAND CoMrANY.-It has been an
nounced, and we have it from parties direct
ly in interest says the S. T. Times, that the
original plan of the company named will be
carried out. 1t will be remembered that the
Legislature several years ago granted to said
company portion, one-half we think, of the
overiiowed lands which they should reclaim
by constructing canal to drain them in the
Iulare Valley. A subsequent Legislature
repealed the act. The company then 0p-
piled to the courts and got decision in their
favor Capitalists have purchased the vest
ed rights of the company, and we are assur-
ed that the canal, as provided for in the act
will be dug and the original design carried
out. The lands embraced are probably the
richest in the State, and when fully reclaim
ed will become immensely valuable.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

CHrNAAIEN DRowNED.-Three Cinnamon
were drowned, says the Nevada Democrat, Oh
Wednesday last, at Dog Bar on Bear river
about eight miles above the Auburn road Ii
appears that about dozen celectals under
took to ford the stream, and the three fore
most ones were swept away by the swollen
current and were drowned The others, see
ing the fate of their companions, returned to
she shore.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

REV. II. SNEATHMAN.-Thisv very able Di-
vine will deliver discourse this morning, at
she St. Johns Church, (Episcopalian) on the
subject of the Human Nature of the Redeem
er or Christ Unitariars and Unjyersalsts
are cordially invited The services will COM
nence at II o'clock \. NJ Beside the in
terest of the sermon, there will be a treat to
she lovers of good music, rarely afforded in
this country.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

SHor'-On Sunday in the vicinity of Sut
ters Fort, J. r. Evans of Sacramento City,
was shot by A. Keefer, near the residence OF
the latter Itappears that one Wilson who
was with Evans in n buggy, shot at Keefer's
dog, whereupon, Keefer came out of his
house with shot gun which he discharged
at them as they were leaving, one of the
buck shot entering Evans back and lodg-
ing in the chest 1t is not certain that he
will recover. Keefer was arrested.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

BoDEoA-An old vaquero Of the Bodega
Rancho sonoma county, named Juan Grande,
Killed himself on the 23d ult A correspond.
en' oi the Journal says that he had been sick
for some days "and one night as he Law
awake in his cabin he thought he heard his
old squaw-who died short time previops
calling upon him to go and live in the spirit-
land with her lie took his knife, drove if
to the hilt in his body, turned upon his side.
and died"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

NEWSPAPERS IN PARIs-Paris possesses at
present sos news papers; forty-two of these
as treating Of politics and national economy,
have to deposit security in the hands of the
Government, AGO are devoted to art, science,
literature, industry, commerce and agricul-
ture. The most ancient of the latter is the
journal des Savans, and dates from the year
1865.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

CONGRESSIONAL PAY.-A Washington dis
patch says that the Speakers warrants were
protested on the 9th for want of fund in the
Treasury, and that the protest would be for
mally entered. The Treasury has paid about
100000 to members since the meeting of
Congress.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25
Ssr EIEsr PAGE.

CuRlsrMAs-Owing to a desire, on the
part of the editorial aud compositoriol force
of this Office to duly celebrate Christmas,
there will be no issue, after this, Of the Ma
roNAE DEMocFAr, until Thursday morning.
A raerrv Christmas 80 all
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

SUrolDE.-On Friday l4th instant, a man
named Alexander Dunlap committed suicide
at Union Hill, Tuolumne county, by taking
stryehnine. 1t appears, says the Columbia
Times, that the deceased, who has been in this
State since 1852, had lately become very in
temperate in his habits, and it Is supposed,
that while laboring under the kind of insani-
ty engendered by drinking California whs-
ky, he put an end to his miserable existence.
The deceased, who was about 35 years of
age, was native of Canada. He has a wife
and family at present living near Kingston,
Upper Canada.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

REWARD OyFERgD-In the San Francisco
papers Ny Theophilus johnson offers a re-
ward of 81 900 for the arrest and conviction
Of the murderer or murdereps of his wife and
daughter and man servant, upon his prem
ises near Lone Mountain Cemetery, on the
23d CfOctober
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

DURsTISG CT CRoToN WATER PnE The
main Croton water pipe. on Fifth avenue,
New York, burst on the 9TH, thereby, as is
supposed, cutting of the supply of water for
three weeks
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

INDEFINITELY PosrPoNEp.-We are author.
lied to state that Mr. Thos. Fitch has indef-
aitey postponed his lecture which was nam
ed for Wednesday next His wife and child
have arrived at San Francisco, and he must
meet them.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

A Southern paper says "the State Convcn-
ton in South Carolina is called for the pur-
pose of Seccding-that of Georgia for DeliJ-
srating-and those of Alabama, Mississippi
and Louisiana for Consultinq"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

New MINING CoMpANY.-On Saturday. in
the office of the clerk of San Francisco coun-
ty, the certificate of incorporation of the
Louise Gold and Silver Mining Company was
fled This company will operate at Gold
Hill, Utah Territory. Its capital stock is
fixed at 100000, in 1000 shares of 500
each, and the first Board of Trustees is com
posed of Messrs VIM. K. Dietrich, Joseph F..
Atwill, S. NJ. Tibbits, James n. Olney and
VIM. II. Dudley.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

OLD Block AGAIX.-Our readers will be
delighted, we think, at finding another COM
munication in the DEMocRAT, over the sigma
ture of Oid Block. Its caption is "Who is
Maggie?'
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

AcoulTrAL-Sellers, who killed Myers at
Knights Landing, Yolo county, recently, was
tried at Caeheville before Judge Myers, last
week, and acquitted.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

A st. Louis dispatch says that while Billy
Mulligan was being sentenced in New York
to the Penitentiary, che interrupted the
Judge by stating that before he was declared
felon he would make an affidavit which
would prove Brodercl's will to be forgery;
and wouldimplicate number of persons. He
also charged Counsel Phillips of being in a
plot against him. The Judge refused to
grant the request, and delivered sentence"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

STEPHENS INFLUENCE IN GEoRGIA.-A mem
Der Of the Georgia Legislature. writing to
the Atlanta American, from MilledgeyiIle,
says:
Things are becoming quiet here. The po.
litical atmosphere, which was up to fever
heat few days ago, is now below zero
Alexander Stephens and Ben. Hill have saved
us in Georgia from civil revolution. Before
they addressed the members of the Legisla.
ture and the citizens, it was almost danger
Gus for person to express conservative
sentiment
The Legislature has gone to work in good
earnest, and a better feeling is beginning to
prevail in our midst The storm, think,
has purified the atmosphere.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

TnEATRIoAL.-Julia Dean Hayne was to
have commenced an engagement at the Peta-
luna Theater Saturday. She was to appear
as Julia in the play of "The Hunchback, >
MIR. Warwick Appearing as Master Walter.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

PosT OFFICE on CHEIsrMAs.-The post office
will be open from st o'clock r. NJ, until p.
N. to-day.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

FooT RAcE.-To day, according to an
nouncement, a foot race for $4,000 side, is
TO come off over the San Jose course, between
Forbes and Saaya
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

CoAL LAMPS J. II. Ranous d Co., 40 Sec
end street, Marysville, have on hand a fine
assortment of coal oil Tampa, suitable for
stores and saloons, with the latest style of
burners See their advertisement.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

INsoLvENcY.-L landlord of Volcano,
has filed his petition in insolvency, in the
District Court in Amador county.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

KANsAs.-Last accounts from Fort Scott
state that the Federal troops were acting as
a posse cobtitatus, and had arrested seven
persons engaged in the late murders. No re-
sistance was offered
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

MIssINe.-Sunday afternooa a crazy Chi
nawoman was rushing frantically around
First street and vicinity, and several persons
trying to apprehend her. She went in the
direction of the slough, and Disappeared
She was out all night, during the storm, and
the probability is that she persisted from ex.
posure. 1t may be that she precipitatet
herself into the slough and was drowned.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

lNsANE--Chancey Willard, recently a res
ident of Iowa Hill, has been taken to the In
sane Asylum.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25
WAsnoE 40 EsMERALpA.-Tho Placerrille

WAsHoE AND EsMERALDA,-The Placerville
Californian, of Saturday, says it is informed
by an individual just arrived from Carson
Valley, that the Esmerada mines are con-
sidered superior even TO the celebrated Com
stock lead at Washoe; and that new gold
mine has been discovered l6 miles from sill
yer City, richer in the precious mineral than
any yet found.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

FIRE-While the Electoral College Of New
York was in session on the 18th, the Capitol
was discovered to be on fire in the library
In the Assembly library, the fire destroyed
about 1000 volumes, before it was extin-
guished Cause, a defective flue
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

The New York Times Washington CORES
pondent says: Latham gives the opinion
that there viii not be five hundred men in
California favorable to Pacific Republic
and that California will go with the Northern
States"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

The WAsHNGToN MoNUMENr.-The San
Francisco Herald is informed that the total
amount contributed at the late election to
ward the Washington Monument Fund is
$4,000. Colusa is the banner county, hav-
ing contributed a larger amount according
to her voting population than any other
San Mateo, it is said, is second.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25
Dissolution Notice.

UESSUIEdEUH NUIHtVs
TEHHE Co partnership heretofore existing between
Il Hawley & Co., of San Francisco and Chas NJ. Pat
terson of Marysye, under the firm of G. A. Bawey
& Co., is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. Haw
ley Co. alone have power TO collect accounts and
settle the business Of the old firm.
HAWLEY & CO..
CHAS. NJ. PATTERSON.
MarysYie, Dec %, 1850.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25
oNew advertisements.
NOTICE no GAS CONUMERs.

FNROM and after the first day of January, 1861, the
4 price of Gas to regular consumers will be ten dol
lars per thousand cubic feet.
Per order Of Trustees, d. L. KNIGHT,
dec25- lw Superintendent.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

A ST. LOUIS dispatch says: A project is
on foot at Washington, and meets with ia
vor, for compromise, by which the border
States may be kept in the present Union. 1t
contemplates important amendments of the
Constitution, to which Northern members
generally assent. Corwin's plan is said to
comprehend a provision that all the States
amend the Constitution.
report was received at Charleston that
a steamer was coming with troops for Fort
Moultrie Citizens rushed to arms with in
tense excitement 1t was hoax. Repairs
on the fort are rapidly progressing.
1t is reported that Commodore Shubrick
has letter of resignation prepared to be
presented when South Carolina secedes and
Capt. Ingraham will follow.
1t Is said that the President has received
authentic advices that South Carolina will
make no resistance to the collection of the
revenue during this Administration. Secre-
tary Cobb has prepared letter to the cit-
zens OF Georgia, containing most ultra senti-
ments. lie scouts the idea of a compromise.
and Is Numerically opposed to the views of
the Ere id n.
Douglas is prcparinga speech, and takes
ground that secession involves war and all
other calamities
Governor Hicks has determined TO call an
extra session of the Maryland Legislature
The Stanislaus Index, published at Knights
Ferry, has been purchased by Messrs. Sam'l
J. Garrison and Harvey F. Whicher, who will
hereafter conduct it.
The TUoLUMNE DITcu Troubles. The Co
lumbia Times of the Goth says
We have nothing extraordinary TO renort
In relation to this important subject. The
committee appointed at the late meeting. are
endeayoring to effect compromise between
the parties who have broken the bitches and
the Water Company, but from what we can
learn, there is but little prospect of their
success. For, while the great majority ofthe
creditors and stockholders of the late New
Company, are willing to accept very small
percentage of their claims, there are others
but few, we are glad TO say, who insist up-
on having the ditch returned to them. as the
enly means Of settling the matter.
The late rains have nearly filed the Com
pany's reservoir, so that they are now ena-
bled to supply about one hundred streams
which will furnish employment to few of
the miners. Business is exceedingly dull in
of nearly all the producing class
es having been thrown out of employment at
the best season of the year through the
breaking Of the bitches There are more un.
occupied stores in our city at present. than
mere mas been for the last seven years.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

The Horsetown Shasta county, Argus of
the 22d instant says Communication be-
tween Sacramento and this place and the
country North, by stage, has been cut Off
since Wednesday last The bridge of Mr..
Lowden, on Trinity river, connected with
the main road from Shasta to weaverville
was carried away during the recent freshet.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

BURNED TO DEArH.-Mrs. Oh'utt, who was
go severely burned on the evening of the 9th
at her residence, near Petaluma, died of her
injuries on the l4th inst.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25
Christmas Day.

Full service at ST. Joints Church, and Fifth street
Tuesday, a: II A. NJ All are invited. Lovers Of
good Sacred Music may expect rare treat from the
excellent quartette choir Of this Church.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-12-25

THE Stanislaus Index, published at Knights
Ferry, has been purchased by Messrs. Sam'
}. Garrison and Harvey F. Whicher, who will
hereafter conduct it.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15

PosIrIos OF SENATOR BESJANx.-A pri-
vate dispatch from Washinton, dated
Dec. 18th, says the Adrocate, states that
J. P. Benjamin advocates secession by
separate State action, and has written
q letter to the Legislature to that effect.
Since writing the above, the follow
ing dispatch, direct from Senator Benja-
min himself, has been handed us for
publication by Lieutenant Governor
Hyams:
WASHINGTON, Dec. y, 1S60.-The re-
port that | made Union speech is false.
I sent a letter to the Legislature on the
eighth inst, recommending immediate
secession by separate State action.
j. p. BENJAMIN.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15
MISCELLANEOUS SUMMARY

10 the Congressional Senate on the 9th. Mr..
I~verson, Of Ga, said if Gov. Houston would
not call the Texas Legislature together, he
hoped "some Brutus would arise to nd the
country Of such a hoary headed traitor" He
further said, 'there would be no war. for far
seeing statesmen like Seward Will STE the fu-
tIty Of it,
The House Of Reps Of South Carolina has
passed bill authorizing the Governor to cali
for 10000 volunteers.
1t is rumOred that Virginia add Kentucky
Are shout sending commissioner to South
Carolina to urge delay Of action.
Sc'y Floyd, Of the War Department, HIS
written 4 letter defending Secession.
b Mr.. Hale's speech is universally condemned
10 New York.
Business is PROSTATE in New York and mo.
ssy tighter. Hundreds Of operatives, clerks
and lsborers are daily discharged.
The result Of our Presidential election was
commented on with much satisfaction in Eng
l,nd-of Counsel
Senator Clay, Of Alabama, Las rendered
his resignation, to take effect on the 4th q:
March next. We opine that several other Sc.
majors will resign about that tins.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15
NOTICE,
TO Planters and Merchants.
DARRELS! BARRELS! -

The undersigned, one of the Oldest Coopers in
the Parish, having completed his arrangemts. and
naving purchased a large Stock of Materials. is
now prepared to furnish Planters. Merchants and
others, with as good an article of NOL.ASSES
B4RRELS and half do, as can be manufactured
None but old and experienced workmen employ
ed, and none but the best materials used.
He will also manufacture SUGAR HOGS
HEADS for all who leave their orders in time.
His old friends aud customers will please give
him a call.
His work having heretofore given satisfaction
to bis patrons, be will use his best endeavors 10
please all who call upon him.
His shop is located between ViIiier and Gre
aud SITS. fronting the Bayou.
au39-mh6 FREDERICK BAGGE.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15
sAzIETI S2gITWiV.
TIE AUCTION SALE OF

The AUCTION SALE oF-- C
public should not forget the gFsEs. The p
to-day, at Barker & Marionneatcnn sale &
Mr.. +. L. PARKER, of some of theSle, by :
and buggy horses ever brought to tLatch i
We saw a beautiful and spirited pair'et a
horses passing up the street a few daye
driven ny Mr.. PARKER, when they me, c
Union Fire Co. on parade, coming down,
their gay uniform and music of brass instr
ments With two drums. But with point
ears, curved necks and gliStening eyes, ,
noble animals passed the military look ng c,
tege under easy reins, without finchng L
with the docility pertaining to the ms, p.
fectly trained animals. Such horses are vor
having, sure!
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15
Large AUCTION S0fe OF
HORSES.

IN Saturday, December 18th. about two
" O'Clock, z. w., | will offer Tor sale, at Bar
ker 4 Marionneaux's stable, in Plaquemine, a
fine lot If
SADDLE AND MATCH HORSES,
Single Buggy Horses, &c. They will positively
be cod, without reserve, to the highest bidder
for Cash, or good paper.
F L. PARKER.
Plaquemine, Dec. 3, 1860. decS
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15

SECOND EDITION OF AN AWKWARD TET
AMUSING MIsrAKE.-The senior Mr.. Guy,
Of tho National Hotel at Washington.
bears quite a likeness to General Cass-
q likeness which led to two amusing
mistakes INT morning some time ago
A stranger, who supposed he knew
mine host very well, put up at the Ma
tional while Gen. Cass was a Senator
Since this house has become the crack
hotel at the capital it is quite full, and
at this time the new conner necessarily.
for the first night, was sent to the upper
door to sleep. Coming down stairs the
next morning, a little cross, he met Gen.
Cass-who then had a fine suite of
looms therein the hall stepped up to
hun, and in language more forcible and
rapid than elegant, said :
I'll be Id if I'll stand it You
We put me at the top Of the house. /
must have a room somewhere lower
down"
Ten. Cass, interposing, and nervous
iy-"Sir, you are mistaken in the per
son you are addressing. |, sir, am Gen.
Cass, Of Michigan"
Stranger, confusedly Beg your par
don, Gen. Cass, thought it my old
friend Guy. Beg a thousand pardons.
SIR. All a mistake, all a mistake, all a
mistake, | assure you, sir"
The General passed out of the build
ing, out soon returned. As luck would
nave 1t, the stranger met him full in the
lace again, but in another position. This
ome he was sure he had mine host. for
INC Senator from Michigan, he knew.
had just gone out. So the stranger
stepped boldly up, slapped the GrneraI
heartily and Familiarity on the shoulder
md exclaimed
BY heavens. Guy, I've got a rich sell
ofelate. l met that darned old Cass
y stairs just now, thought it was Won
aoc began cursing him about nv ROOM
uen. Cass with emphasis)-"WelI
youns man, you've met Aas darned old
Gao again.
stranger sloped, and has not been
heard Of since.
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15
Hon. Amos X. Johnst,

~ Ray
in"ii"' MISS, ana one oi Tie purcSt -, A.;
/ we nave 10 doubt, of whom Miss!ss ,
can boast delivered = snanch ~ y, ,
80, ,
~ V" .'v if." "'' ''o"' WINCH We
make The following extracts
The Governor Of TINS State mas order
ed an assembIage of our Legislature.
and very soon that body VIII be in >.s-
sion. We all know that the Legislature
will order a Convention of the State. t,
act upon the mumcutu,us questions AT
issue. We need not pause To INQUIRE
whether the power 10 order a cunvcn
ton, on the part of the Legislature. real
ly exists. The order Will, assuredlv, be
made.
Ny friends and ~nrighbors here assem-
bled wtll bear testimony t. the fact ;lat
il all past Strugg Is. Inv humulc voice
has been constantly raised ia advocacy
Of the Uuniun Of these States. h,va
by 10 means changed opinions go care
fully maturcd and 50 iuny cherished -
And yet, in view Of the startling dcvel-
opmcntS Of the present in view of the
past, and scanning Tie future as far A.
The finite powers of the human mind
will enable us to 90 50, | am free to say.
that there must be a0r Il settlement, IN scHs
mode, OF the ~Gistracting questions which
agitate the public mind, and SWAY the
masses Of the Republic. As ONE Union
man, land | sneak only for myself |
acQuiesoe in the call Of a state conven-
ton. 70 give expression, in an autl.ori-
tatiyc form, to the sovereign voice Of
the state Of Mississippi. Let our pep
pie calmly and deliberately resort to tnc
baliot-boN, and select delegates who
will faithfully reflect their sentiments.
Then, let the Mississippi Convention,
acting IN concert with her sister States
OF the south, provide Tor the speedy as
Scmblagc Of "a general convention of all
the ~Slavcholding States, t. meet at some
convenlen: point, and consider the great
interests involved III the sectional strug-
gle that Is progressing. Thus we may |
havea faithful reflection Of the sent
OF the people of our entire sec
tlon. mus VIII be brought together the
talents, the Intelligence and the spirit
"i the southern masses. Thus will be
EMBODIED, IN q tangible, systematic and
authoritative form, the sovereign will
Ji the whole south, influenced by such
conservative clements as exist in .the
section. Let this general convention
ciolhed win iull power to act finally
anu eilectudily. They should discuss
the whole question thoroughly, and
ieiiperateiy eShouid demand through
-hiS the full measure Of II
nights under the constltuuon-"nor
more, o less ltmay be that the peo-
OF Tue North, seeing that the South
; H""e3' ana mat u demands are Just,
%ioro Us the reasonable guarantees
when we are clearly entitled to, and
hu" save Us u themselves from the
lorlors OF revolution and bioodshed.
rope IniS may De the happy result OF
'ai'ea southern action I; and yet
ahu!uIy confess that, III view OF the
''St' ina nope IS not cherished with
ny great confluence. Al al events
slio"IcI''1enS, II me worst o. our Tears
e n''lzeu, we sn"'t gam ui"hy aIVah-
20 y pursuing 'ne course i nave
rSSee ne'' 'euluet no" ny coh- ,
'pS IJu'.ieln .ie"o "nu sentiments
Gazette and sentinel., 1860-12-15
Press and Types for Sale.

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2f by %. Also a large quantity If types Of
various kinds, sufficient to establish a smaiI
country Office.
Tue above is the Press and principal part
of the types which are now used by the 'Cia
zetre d Sentinel" As the underSi gned ca
culatee TO have no further use for them in a
short time. anticipating getting a large press
and new types) those materials will be sold
low for cash. For further particulars apply
by letter TO W. Z. BRADBURN.