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The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

LADIES IN TURKEY.-The Journal de Constdnti-
nopLe publishes the text Of an imperial edict
regulating the costumes of the ladies In Turkey
in conformity with Mussulman tradition. We
give the principal points Of the documents
All women must take the greatest care to re-
fraiu from everything contrary to good con.
duct, aud must watch most attentively over the
honor of their family. The laws and customs
of other nations have regulated all that 10 con-
nected with the observance Of morality. Ac-
cording TO the Mohammedan law, the first obli-
CATION Of women consists in the use Of the vail
consequently for Turkish woman 10 depart
from the observance Of that custom Is breach
OF not only social duty, but precept of faith.
Nevertheless for some time past certain women,
contrary to the laws OF proprleiy, make use Of
very thin walls. and Of dresses made OF materi-
ais which have never before been used for such
purposes, and walk about with their feature
and person too much seen. They moreover af.
feet indelieate manners, aud in the public prom.
enades mix with men. Henceforth all women,
whoever they may be, on leaving their houses,
must wear thick vails, which completely cover
their features and be clad in dresses OF cloth or
other suitable material without embroidery,
trimmings or external ornaments Of any kind.
They must not show themselves out OF doors
simply 10 stockings and slippers, but must wear
half boots in yellow morocco leather, or some
other suitable and decent covering for the feet.
When they go out to make purchases, they are
strictly prohibited from entering the shops, but
must stop on the outside TO be served aud must
not stop longer than is absolutely necessary.
When they are on the public prOmenades they
must conhne themselves to the part reserved
for females. Any woman who shall be guilty
OF acts against the law will be severely pun.
ished. No family shall keep equipages beyond
their means, aud the drivers must be most care
fully selected. The men must also conform to
the laws OF propriety, particularly in the streets
or they will subject themselves to severe pun
ishment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

A PoLITIcAL MovEMENT-At a meeting Of
the National Union Committee, held at WASH
ington Dec. 30th, measures we're discussed for
rendering the party general and effective, and
cooperating with the State organizations, and
the formation of clubs in the wards of cities and
towns throughout the country. A resolution
was adopted providing for the enlargement Of
the National Committee, by members from each
State, not 10 exceed in number the Senators
and Representatives therefrom 10 Congress.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01
AsrRnNnMICAI..

It ID generally supposed that anterior 70 the
Christian era, and even TO . comparatively late
date, that the people of the entire world were
in state OF wofnl ignorance and barbarism.
How far thia may be true, In the absence of his
toric record, diricult to tell, but that the idea
has been greatly exaggerated is evidenced by
the great works of engineering skill that time
has not yet been able 70 destroy, and the SCI
ences that the necessities Of successive nations
have brought down in an improved state to the
present time. Much has been lost in the lapse
of ages, and the rise and fall Of Powers. the
chan ges Of language and of written characters
To those who lived many hundred years ago,
are we indebted for much Of our present know
ledge of Astronomy, while recent discoveies
have proven, that at period many centuries
preceding the Christian era, or the period OF
reliable history, the people possessed know
ledge of calculating astronomical changes In
almost ss great perfection as at the present day.
From this il is but natural to suppose that
many sciences have fourished, inventions and
discoveries made, the records OF which are lost
in The abyss Of ages.
the year is divided, we derive, with but slight
changes, from the astronomers of Julius Cesar,
As B. C. The solar year was then supposed to
consist Of precisely 365 days and six hours; the
six hours in four years forming day, which
was added by decree Of Cesar TO February,
making every fourth year to consist of 366
DAYS. This arrangement from the Emperor
during Whose reign it was formed, was called
the Julian year, and is at present so denomi-
mated. This record exhibits the great advance
ment made by the ancients in the beautiful sci
ence of Astronomy. 1t is now supposed that a
more perfect knowledge had existed previous to
the discovery of the alphabet, all record OF
which is lost, save in the obscure heroglyphics,
now found upon ancient monuments.
The system of dividing the year, as arranged
10 the time of Caesar, was adhered to for Pc
riod of sixteen centuries, when 1t was found
that the equnoxes occurred several days pre-
vous to the appointed time. 1t was ascertain.
ed that the solar year consisted Of 965 days.
hours, 48 minutes aud AZ 7.1o seconds, and be-
ing corrected in the time Of Pope Gregory XIII
is called the Gregorian year or New Style. 1t
was then determined, 1882, that from that Pc
riod every year whose number was divisible by
four withouta remainder, should have day
added excepting at the beginning OF century,
when, to prevent the errors Of the Julian year,
the dividing number should be 400. Although
this is as near perfect as is necessary, in the
course OF few thousand years another correc-
ton will be needed. The present year, 1860,
being divisible by four will consist Of 366 days,
and Is called leap year is distinguished in
America for its President making, and the i'm
portant privileges IL accords TO the ladies.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01
CUnRsR BELLS FArnEn.-A writer in Ftaze

CURRzR BELLS FATHER.-A writer in Frazer -
Magazine gives the following sketch of the ven-
erabls father of Charlotte Bronte. Anything
connected with the Bronte family is interesting g
to those who have read Jane Eyre 'Villette,
aud other works of the distinguished autheres:
"The attendance was small In the morning,
but better in the afternoon, when Mr. Bronte
preached. Owing to his advanced years, he is
not able TO attend the whole of the service, but
comes into church when the prayers are half
over. A most affecting sight, In TRUTH II is to
see him walking down The aisle with feeble steps,
and entering bis solitary pew. once filled with
wife and children, now utterly desolate, while
close beside 1t rises the tombstone inscribed with
their names. Full of sorrow and trouble though
bis life has been, the energy of the last survivor
of the race seems not whit abated."
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

LANDS ON RUSSIAN RIvER.-The Petaluma
Journal has the following as to the prices Of lands
being effected within the past few weeks at prices
varying from 800 to $l25 per acre, Such Is the
quality and character Of lands in that locality that
but few changes of ownership occur, All are en-.
tirey satisfied that their lot has been cast in plea
soil, fairer cline, or more desirable location for
homes, is not to be found on this coast. No wonder
that their lands command such figure, for they
are worth 1t even at the present time, and when
openedup by railroad communication, which they
surely will be ere long. they will be worth FIVE times
the amount"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

A STATE ECAPIToL.-Governor Wellers annual
message informs the people that there is a surplus
of over quarter OF million in the State Treasury.
1t has been suggested that Capitol building be
started on this capital II the suggestion conveys
the meaning that all this money shall be thus appro-
priated, we think nothing ooud be more objection
able in the premises. A Capitol adapted to our
rapidly growing wants, and to the high position
which California must occupy, will take seve-
raj years labor and more than 900 to build.
Let 1t be commenced now; but, by the time its foun-
datons fairly laid, the treasury viii be in CON-
dition to disgroge something that has accumulated
from subsequent years revenue.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

CATTLE STARVING IN CARSON VALLEY.-The
Placerville Observer is assured that Of the seve-
raj thousand head of cattle, kept 10 Carson Val
ley this winter, but very few if any will be
saved. For the 6rst time since the country has
been known 10 the Americans the ground Ia
entirely covered with snow. Every thing like
grass or bushes has long since been consumed
and reliable persons from there, state that limbs
aud sticks, from an inch to two inches in diam.
eter, are gree6ily eaten by the starving cattle,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

How HE WAS FOUND OUr.-A discussion
arose In coffee room at Southampton, Eng, J
as to the nationality ofa gentleman at the 9TH
er end of the room. "He's an Englishman." )"
said one, II know by his head" nHe's q
Sootchman," said another. II know by bis com.
pexioR." He's German" said another, II
know by bis beard" Another thought be look
ed like q Spaniard Here the conversatisn
rested but soon one Of them spoke, II have IT,"
said he. "he's an American he's got his legs
on the tableu
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

NAVIGATION OF THE UPPER SAN JOAQUIN
The new steamer Visalia returned to Stockton on
the 2lst Of January from her first trip up the San
joaquin. The Republican says that she assembled
satisfied with the performance and the prospect of
future success. In returning, she struck q sunken
log near Vanscoten's place, and knocked fourteen
holes in her bottom. She was to be immediately
taken to San Francisco for repairs, and would re-
was constructed. The river was low, and It was
expected that the boat would encounter difficulties
and perhaps misfortunes,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

FAsHIoSABLx AMPUTATIoN.--Ths Peruvian
system of amputation of the eth toe, to make
the foot pointed and small, is beginning to pre-
vail in Paris. At Lima, II is the rule to per-
form this operation on the female infant in the
cradle. But Peruvian surgeon now adverti-
sing in Paris, offers to perform 1t on grown up
females, warranting that they shall net be con-
fined to the house more than week.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

SroRTTNG.-The celebrated race horse Young
America has been purchased by VIM. Cole, Of
San Francisco, for $4,000. A series Of three
races has been made up between Young Amer
lea and Pacific, for $1,000 q race, and the for
felt money put up. The hrst race comes off ON
the 10th Of March.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

A HOPEFUL SPEcTMEN.-They have precious
youth in Petaluma, who II he continue to improve,
will find the end Of his rope before old age overtakes
him. As all grunteTs Illuminating the streets Of that
town do so contrary to law and at peril of seizure,
Young Hopeful has been in the practice Of driving
the unclean animals from the suburbs within the
pale Of the municipal law, denouncng them to the
Marshal and receiving his legal reward as pofcne
informer. A few days since he attended the Mar
shal's sale and bid off a fine SOW with litter Of
sowettes and in short time, at private sale, dou.
bled his investment.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

LEARNED FoILY.-Montaigne observed With
his accustomed shrewdness, that, "as there is
an abeeedarian ignorance which preoedes know
ledge, 90 there 10 . dootoral ignorance which
succeeds it-an Ignorance which knowledge be-
gets at the same time she destroys the first"
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01
CHESS PRoBLEM.-John and Julia's problem,
1y Amator, to move and mate in two moves;

John moves his arm round Julia's neck,
She moves one square, and whispers check
He, nothing dauntsd, moves right straight
His lips to hers, and calls out mate
soLuuoH.
Poor Julia yields to loves constraiuts
aighs, bushes, palpitates and tAintE,
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

Destructive FIRE IN New YoRK.-A destrue-
tive FIRE occurred id New York Dec. goth. 1t
broke out in No. So Beekman street. extended
TO Gold and Fulton streets, and number Of
extensive warehouses, filed with goods, were
destroyed. The amount Of loss was not asoer-
tanned at latest dates.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

PROPERTY IN THE STATE.-The total assessed
valuation of property in the State, according
to the reports Of the several county Assessors
for 1859, is $13l ,o60,279 40.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

Col. E. D. BAKER has removed TO Oregon,
with the design OF making that State bis per-
manent home. 1t is stated that be designs TO
canvass the State next summer for the U. S,
Senate.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

STATE AGRIcULTuRAL SocIETY.-Mr. T. G..
Phelps, of San Mateo, was elected President Of
the State Agricultural Society, at their late
meeting in Sacramento. The next annual State
Fair is to be held at Sacramento.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

INFORMATION WANTED.-Ten years ago, Mr..
Denton ]. Snyder. Of Muscatine, Iowa, came to
California. His family have heard nothing from
him for twelve months, more. Any information
addressed to Francis I. Snyder, Columbus, Ohio,
viii be thankfully received by son anxious for the
fate OF q father.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

The editor who kissed his sweetheart, saying,
"please exchange is believed not to have ex-
eeeded the proper "liberty Of the press.n
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

VINO AND DEMocRAT.-Parties In the Vir.
ginia Legislature are designated 10 the Rich.
mond Enquirer as Wing aud Democrat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-02-01

A FAMILY SECHET.-We never knew family
that had not Genius in il.
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a New Era for Virginia II

a New Era for Virginia
JOB PRINTING
BY CALORIC OR ROTAIRi!i
THE JOB PRINTING DEPARTMENT
OF THE
DAILY DAY BOOK
snow the most complete establishment at the
South, using one OF
ERICSSON'S CALORIC ENGINES
.... To Drive Two of the e-
BEST JOB PRESSES IN THE WOR
With the most approved
HpAPER, CARD CUTTING AND OTHER
MACHINERY.
Together with all of the latest and most
beautiful styles of
PLAIN AND ORNAMENTAL
30 B XPE,
And the largest assortment of
BiN, Letter, Note end Plain PAPER, Pancq
Cards, Card Boards, dc.
Either of our Job Presses viii print from 800
and beautiful impression. a thousand Cards or
thousand Eand-Bills can be printed ana de.
hvered in from one to two hours after the order
is given, and we will guarantee in ali cases the
WE. PRINT
Business ts1Etl Professional Cards at SO 90
toss 90 per misunderstanding to size and
Quality
EAand-BiIls at 81 60 to 500 thoasand--
according to size SC.
WE PRINT
Bill-EEeaas, Labels,
Circulars, Bills of LasainEy,
Wedding and Visiting Cards,
er EDraN1n w Df to
Catalogues, Legal Blaasska,
and in fact every description Of work to1 less
than it can be done elsewhere.
We have incurred very heavy expenditures
in fitting up a first class JOB Office so that our
people might have their printing all done here
at their own doors, and all we ask is trial and
we will guarantee satisfaction as tn character
OF work and prices. sslE
We Keep three or four good worknen in our
Job Department., and our stock Of Inks, Papers,
Cards, Bronzes, &c, &C., will enable us to get
up anything that the man of business can pos
sibly want. Cali and see specimens and leave
your orders. no IL
Butter, Cheese and Buckwheat.
90 = Boxes Prime Goshen Cheese
GAO rs d do English Dairy do
90 Firkins and kegs selected Goshen and Glades
Butter. s a1s ..4.... -.
200 Boxes Pennsylvania Buckwhaat.
de6 ROWLAND s. BROS. .
To- ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
F HAVE Just received per Steamer fresh
Il supply of Drugs and Medicines, among
which are the following articles.
Camphor Ice, an excellent remedy for chapped
hands ana lips, rt
Pure English Castor Oil in bottles,
Parrish's Glycerole Of the Hypophorphite5. an
article highly recommended 20 those suffering
from Nervous or general debility,
Killers Furniture Polish, splendid article Tor
cleaning Furniture,
Queens Cod Liver Oil Jelly, pleasant form OF
taking Cod Liver Oil, and number of ar
ticles too numerous 20 mention.
NJ BIO Smokers CALI and get a box OF I'M
bIowontabIe Matches.
JOHN r LUDLOW,
DEF Atlantic Drug Store.
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TREMENDOUS STOCK OF
ALL AND WINTER CLOTHING

A LII OF OUR OWN RE
IA No humbug about it.-Every thing bound
to be as Representatives. we are about TO enter
the sixth year of ur residence in this city, we
feel it but due to kind and generous public,
to thank them for the very liberal support and
encouragement they have SO kindly extended
to us, and at the same time to inform them
that we are now ready to offer them the largest
stock of Mems, Youths and Boys CLOTHING
that has ever been brought to our good old city
since its existence, which in make, style and
beauty, will compare favorable with any other
similar establishment in this country, and as
to prices an examination will convince any one
at a glance that we are above competition.
We take particular pride in calling the atten.
ton of our lady patrons to our splendid stock
of Youths and Boys Clothing. .4-, ,s.p g
Farmers and Planters can be supplied with
any quantity of SERVANTS CLOTHING, and
are there by enabled to save both time and
money. ~ ~ s&
Country Merchants and Dealers generally,
will find it to their interest to call on us before
going North or purchasing elsewhere, as we
are able and quite willing to compare our prices
with any Northern Wholesale house.
New goods received every dav during the
season. Also, Clothing made to order and war.
ranted to fit. SELDNER u co, 50
Sc l3 81 Main street, Norfolk, Va.
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WINTER ARRANGEMENT. .,
STEA EISEKIP LINE OF PACKETS.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
STEAMSHIP LINE OF PACKETS. 20
FOR PHILADELPHIA. as q
EVERY WEDNESDAY AT IL CLOCK, q,
III A M. LTD
VH1EaE Unien Steamship Co.'s Steamers City
L of Richmond, Capt. MITCHELL; Penn-
sylvanta, Capt. TEAL, and Virginia, capt.
KELLY. -u .tttl. .at. t.45t. e. Eafs
One OF these ste~.,.ss.sis will leave higgins
wharf Norfolk, for Philadelphia, every Wednes-
day at ~ O'Clock, A. NJ. until further notice
Passage SO, berths and meals included,
For freight or passage, apply to avg
4 p CROMWELL, Agent,
Higgins wharf, Norfolk,
N. Bone of these Steamers will leave Phil.
adelphia every Wednesday at Am
nos T. ~ u -.lL
GOM ETHING Worthy of Notice.-You
~ can't make pure grain without good Seed.
We have few bags prime white Wheat put up
especially for seed, for sale by 81
se3 DELK Il LINDSEY.
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MRS. SLOW.

A NJ ExPMRIENCED U RS 4 AND
N Female Physician, presents to the atten-
''o'' y sOOTIIING SYRUP, s.4.i
Z 54s5. FOR, CHILDREN TEETHING,
which greatly facilitates the process Oft eething,
nv sottenjng the gums, reducing all intamma-
tion-will allay ALL PAIN and spasmodic &C
SURE TO REGULATE THE BOWELS.
Depend upon it, mothers, it will give rest to
Yourselves, and relief and
: - HEAL TH To YOUR INFANTS.
We have put this is aor
AND TRUTH of it, v hat1we have never been
HAS 1T FAILED, in az SINGLE INSTANCE,
TO EFEECT CURE when timely used.-
Never did we know anes instance OF dissatisfac.
ton by any one whoup used it. ion the con
trary all are delighted with its operations, and
speak in terms of high est commendationofit is
magical effects andmedS ical virtues. We speak
in this matterswHATwE DO KNOW, AFTER ten
yeafs'sexperience, and z, PLEDGE OUR REPUTA
TON FOR THE FULFILL MENToFwHAT WE HERE
DECLARE. In almost every instance where
the infant is suffering. from pain and exhaus
ton, e e will beH TO u in fifteen or
twenty minutes after the Syrup is admins
tered. sS=as alot "a = This valuable prepa-
ration is the prescrip- ton of one Of the most
EXPERIENCED ando SKlLLFUL NURSES
in New England, and has been use d with
NEVER FAILING CO CESS in THOUSANDS
OF CASES Ti'e >. 1t not only relieves
the child from pain, y b u invigorates t h e
stomach and bowels, corrects acidity,
gives tone and energyo1 to the whole system
1t will almost instantly relieve GRIPPING IN
THE BOWELS AND, WIND c OLIC, and
overcome commissions, which, If not speedily
remedied, end in death. = We believe it the BEST
and suaEsr REMEDY mo THE WORLD, inallcases
ofDYSENTERY and sd A II RlH C A IN
CHILDREN. whether it arises from teething
or from any O t b ro cause. We would say
to every mother whoz mas child suffering
from any of the fore-N going complaints-Doi
NOT LET YOUR PREJU-% DrcEs, NOR THE PREF
upIcE OF OTHERS, standk> between your suffering
CHILD and the r Q l ~ that will be SURE
yes, ABSOLUTELY SURE-to follow the
use of this medicine if timely used. Full di-
rections for using willS1 accompany each bottle
None genuine unlesses the facsimile of CUR
IT'S & r E K N ST., New York, is on the
outside wrapper. q
H5- Sold by Druggists throughout the world
Principal Office No. 10 Cedar street, N. York.
b. Price only 25 cents per bottle. my 30-1y
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49,. UNDERTAKING.
arzsSHls. This branch of my business will
receive my special attention in every
case, being the only agent in the city and sur
rounding country for Fisk's Metallic Burial
Cases, which are now in such general use
Also, Mahogany, Walnut and Poplar Collins al
ways on hand, and three of the best Hearses in
the city, and the finest Carriages, always ready
to attend at any moment. . d
'A'-'" Alt LEWIS SALISBURY,
! ap 80 al.5s de y5sf So and GU Main street,
E,AMILY BEEF-5O Bbls. Family Beet, ST.
IL Bbls. Mess do, SO Bbls No. do, in store
and for sale by sE w B PARKS s. CO,
ma Is .4I ss5;s,s5 6 Roanoke Square.
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E. N. M. U. o. 2. Ii. S.

, 4 IL ~ Ms y. U. T. d. 5.
WE are retailing good Butter 90, Is and q
~ cents, Sugar 10 cents, new Hams i3cts
Mea! 81 90 per bnshel, No. | Lard Ia cts. Plat,
Beef IN cts. Coffee - cts. Patent Cut Suca.
IL cts. Patapsco Flour per Bbl. or bag. new
Buckwheat, No. l Mackerel Spot fish PERI
large atonly cts per ID. at the cheapest CASH
Grocery in the city. Goods sent to every varir
OF the city free of cost. No. 8, S. Church st.
De "a ] T REDMOND
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ONLY $lsVis -oal 5'I
WE are retailing refined Brown Sugar ~ 1,
in the city. Ut REDNC IN
Je " Church streer
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REMOVAL, REMOVAL.

fINHE Grocery ofM. e. BELL, formerly on,
l. Main street, is removed to NO. 80 butte
street, where will be kept on hand wen Sc.
lected stock OF Family Groceries at the cheau.
est city rates. u Families up town will do we'll
to call and examine the stock before nurchaa.
ing elsewhere A general assortmentoi BUCK
cts, brooms and Tubs' M. Il. BELL,
nov y No. 80 Butte street.
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NO MISTAKE
= NO MISTAKE n
e. f5 e p
L. s AL U 8 BUR VS.,

y "A q q 80
tf = NORFOLK, Va, $50 II
TSVHE best place to buy your FURNITURE
L and PIANOS, for he has the largest stock
and the best assortment to be found in the
South. My warehouse which is five stories
high and one hundred and five feet deep, is now
In addition to this have large four story
Factory and Steam Engine, and the best OF
workmen, which is constantly turning out the
very best furniture that can be made: some OF
And to meet the wants of customers will sell
at the lowest figures for cash or good negotiable
paper on short time. Call and examine for
yourselves. L SALISBURY.
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CHANGE OF HOUR!
NORFOLK AND PETERSBURG
r A | L r 0 A d
r EEAVE Norfolk at........,....ll M,
~ Reach Petersburg at.............3,4O P. M.
Leave Petersburg, =. ..,...,..... 100 A. M.
Reach Norfolk ,..:,.,....., ...........u A. M.
{I3- The foregoing is daily schedule-Sun-
days excepted--and connects closely with the
RICHMOND TRAINS,
to and from Richmond, also with the Trains Of
the South Side Road as heretofore.
Passengers from Richmond leave at 4.3O A
M. and breakfast iii Petersburg
W5- To go into effect from and after this day.
Satu1 day, Nov. 18th, 1852
WILLIAM MALONE,
10 II Engineer and Sup't.