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Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

ANOTHER DoUGLAs CLUB IN SAcRAMENro-
The Sacramento News of Friday has the
following; Quite large numt er Of Douglas
Democrats of the First District met last eve.
n.1g at the County Court room for the pur-
pose OF forming a District Club. The meet
ing was called to order by j. Fitz. Madden,
who nominated G. a. Hill Qate Justice of
the Peace) as Chairman. The nomination
was accepted, and Mr.. Madden appointed
Secretary. The following were elected as
permanent officers President, C. A. Hill;
Vice Presidents. Josiah Howell, Roland Il.
Shea, James Moore, Charles l.. Abbott and
+. ) Malone; Secretaries, j. Fitz Madden
and c. Henry Watson Treasurer, VIM. B.
Hunt; Finance Committee, James Lansing,
John Butler and Frank Denver; Marshal,
James Doran Special Committee to solicit
members, Cyril Hawkins, r. II. Shea and c.
H.Watson. The meeting was then addressed
by Gen. Denver, formerly Governor of Kan
sas Territory, and James A. McDougal, who
was colleague of our present Senator, La
than, in the House of Representative of the
United States. The former gave brief his
tory of the connection Of Buchanan ct al.
with Kansas affairs, and the latter was par.
ticuarly scathing in his remarks in regard
10 Yancey, the head and front of the traitor
GUS secession movement On the conclusion
of their remarks they were, on motion of
Cyril Hawkins, constituted unanimously hon
orary members of the Club. On call, Dr. r.
b. Ellis, late Representative from this county
i'll the Assembly, addressed the meeting in
forciblc language in support of Douglas us
the regular nominee of the Democracy and
exclusively worthy of their support. The
Club adjourned to meet at the same place at
o'clock this friday evening
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
1ailp NatlOnal QmQttat.
The California Delegates.

hc OuukOTtlIu OCIeS1tGSs
EDIToR DEMoCRAT:-During the session OF
the Administration Democratic State Con-
vention which elected delegates to the Ma
tional Democratic Con 7enton at Charleston
the Hon. V. Z. Geiger introduced the follow
ing resolution
RESOLVED, That Stephen A. Douglas is the
last choice Of the California Democracy for the
Presidency"
Well, what was the fate of this resolution ?
1t was defeated by an overwhelming maiori
ty-.ffty:fre votes only, cut of three Hundred
and .tftyntne, favored its adoption And
who, in the face of this terrific expression of
opinion by the Administration 4 Democratic
State Convention, has the herdihood TO saw
that Mr. Douglas was the "ldSt choice" of the
California Democracy for the Presidency, and
that the delegates chosen to represent Cali
fornia in the Charleston Convention Carried
ont the will of the Democracy of California"
when they bolted from the adjourned
Ing at Baltimore, and joined the Seceders
who nominated Breckenridge? The vote
upon this resolution Of itself ought to have
satisfied the delegates from this State that
Mr. Douglas was rery far from being the
'1ast choice" and that mder no circumstances
,ctateper had they the right to bolt from the
regular Convention but even if it had come
to the pinch that Judge Douglas was the only
man who could possibly get the nomination,
they, under the instructions which the fate
Of above resolution had given them, were
virtually instructed TO vote for Mr.. Douglas.
rather than that no nomination should be
made But the delegates from this State
fatly refused to vote for Douglas, knowing
full well that their own Administration Con.
Vention bad loudly declared, in manner that
was not to he misunderstood, that Douglas
was not their "laSt choice" The delegates
were by this expression in the Convention,
authorized to vote for Douglas-not as the
last choice" only, but in preference to many
Others who might be candidates before the
convention-or, there is no value whatever
nttaehed to the expression of opinion given
Icy the administration Democratic State Con.
vention.
But what course did the delegates from
this State pursue? Why, they bolted the
regular Democratic Convention, Joined the
Seceders, and now return to California with
the pitiful whine that "they had carried out
the will of the Democracy of California
Out upon such political ingrates
And the Express-that pthy sheet, under
the control of its incog. editor-labors dill
gently to prove that Douglas is the nominee
of the Broderick Democrats Of California. in
Ihs face of the fact that not a single Broder
ick Democrat, or any man that belonged to
the opposition to the Administration party of
last year, was delegate to the National Con.
vention California was represented entirely
by Admiaistratiom men; Douglas was nomi-
mated by tie Convention which was recog-
nized as the legitimate organization by the
administration Democracy of California, and
there is no gainsaying it. The delegates from
this State, however, proved themselves No
Boilers, and the Express likes them all the
better for it. A DEMOCRAT.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

Hiss CHARLOTTE CUsHMAN has made ar
rangements to appear for short engagement
at the Winter Gal den Treater. in New York,
early in October. She ia promised the sup
port OF the best stock company to be found
in the country, under the management of Mr.
Fredericks cE Philadelphia, and formerly of
the Park Theate-. 1t is now some three
years since Miss Cushman last appeared in
the United States, and some 26 since she first
appeared in New York and achieved her first
dramatic triumph in the character of LADY
Macbeth"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
Camn Meeting.

Camp Meeting is to be held just East Of hs Buttes
seven miles distant from Marysvle, to commence
on THURSDAY, the 10th inst, and to continue about
aweek. Rev. j. T. Peck, 0. D., of San Francisco, is
engaged to preach during the Sabbath included
Rev. Mr. McClay and others will also be present to
preach during the Meeting. Reliable parties are pos
tively engaged to furnish good boarding at
prices; also stabng for horses. The public general
ly are invited,
re The State Law for the protection Of Camp
Meetings will be strictly enforced
REV. T. b. FISH,
On behalf ofthe Committee of Arrangements.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
STEAMSHIP "NoRTH STAR"

tNNAS Al Cu0 All2
STEAMSHIP "NoRTH STAR"
Aspinwall, n g., July 80, 1850.
EDS ALTA The steamer Alta California of
Zoth June last, contained card purporting
to be signed by passengers who left New
ork on board this ship on the Doth NAV
last which reflects so serioualy anon nv
character ior humanity, and as a commander
that am sure you viii accord me brief
space " your columns for reply.
Inc card in question accused me of mal-
'teaa'snS tne passengers under my command
ahu Oh shocking inhumanity towards two of
Inc men employed on board the shin. result
ing In the death of the latter Never. in nv
me- was more surprised than when these
grave accusations were presented to my no
'lee' ana ! am sure they must have equally
SsCoEnued %'H!c my NUMEROUS personal friends in
In answer 70 the charge of i'll treating ras
sencers. need only refer to the hundreds
now IL your state who made part of the
jeurney thither in the ship which had the
honor to commend, confident that thew will
believe me incapable of such eonduct Ger
talniy. far as in me lies, it has always been
my constant endeavor to make every nassen.
ger as comfortable as the circumstances of a
sea voyage would permit; and am happy to
hoIlce among my aecusers the names of
neither Pearson B. Reading. Major Bidwell
nor any other well known cabin PASSENGER
who made the trip of the Goth MAY on board
this ship. To either of these gentlemen I
confidently refer for refutation OF the charges.
Two men-one framau and the other a
coal passer-died during the trip in question;
but neither Of them had been over worked
beaten, or otherwise maltreated. The fire
man died from dissipation before leaving
Port-the other ofapoplexy, with which he
was taken down while at work on deck. In
both cases every attention was paid the men,
and all possible means used to save their
lives.
with this simple statement Of facts, am,
gentlemen, Your obedient servant,
ALBERT G. JONES,
Master of Steamship North Star
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

We are credibly informed that the wheat
crop of this county will fall far short of pre-
vious anticipation. 1t has been predicted all
along that the yield would be immense, but
there are farmers in SOME portions of the
county who will not harvest their wheat at
all This is the result Of " nat is termed the
"blight. "-Alameda Gazette, dug llh.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

A Boy DRow"ED.-Julius Reagan, whose
father is an employee at the Sutro House.
but whose home is on the San Bruno road,
half mile or so beyond Mission Creek, was
found drowned yesterday afternoon, in an
Old we'll near Center's bridge Julius was
about six years old, and attended the public
school at the mission.-S. f. Buhetia, 1huts-
day
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
PrxNsYLvANlA.-A dispatch from Harris

PENNsYLvANIA-A dispatch from Harris.
burg, Pa, dated July 26th, says:
The Democratic Convention adopted to.
night, unanimously, series of resolutions
indorsing the platform and nominations of
the recent State Convention at Reading, and
also the platform and resolutions of the Bal
timore National Democratic Convention, de-
nouncing the plan of the State Democratic
Committee for fusion as anti-Democratic, and
IN opposition to the wishes of the Democratic
masses and finally declaring to be the duty
of the State Committee to call another Con-
vention Of the Democracy for the purpose of
preparing an electoral ticket pledged TO sus-
tain the action of the Baltimore National
Convention and the regular Democratic can
didates-Douglas aud johnson.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

a BET WITH ODDs.-Beniamin merchant.
and Sandford, a clothing dealer, made bet,
August l4th, say the S. f. Call, on the Presi-
DENTAL election, and the "spondalix" was
posted. Benjamin bet $4,000 to Sandfords
S4OO that Douglas would not be the next
President
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

CEREMONIES ToR THE EMPEROR NAPOLEON
A most imposing religious ceremony took
place on Wednesday says the Alta, in the
Church of Notre Dame deS Victories, in San
Francisco--the singing of the solemn "Domi.
nae sGlv~m fac hmperdtorenl," for the Empe-
ror of France. The music proceeded from a
large number of voices, the organ and the
orchestra. 1t is represented as having been
remarkably fair musical performance
Many amateur female voices were engaged
The church was filled mostly with ladies
during the service, which lasted for about
two hours.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
DOugIass


Men may rail about their lincoln
VI their Hamlin they may tell;
W their Everett may buster,
While they brag about their Bell.
But the democrats have Douglas,
Who IS armed with truth and ripht
AND his soldiers are the voters,
In their majesty and might.
On the records of cur country
~, There is not brighter name
1nan the honoyed name Of Douglas,
Who shah ever live for fame.
lie VIII stand a loyal statesm4...
-, Famed for wisdom, marked with wit,
Ear above the man who's honored
For apile of rails he split.
With the stars and stripes above US,
Floating DER the brave and free,
We viii vote for Stephen Douglas,
Who our commodore shall be
And our ship of State" in safety,
Ger the stormy sea he'll sail,
Wh!le, before the mast, Abe Lincoln
WI! be looking er the rail.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

A HOME for aged men ia a new notion Just
originated in Boston, and which will soon be
practically realized. as $4,000 have been
subscribed out of $4,000 needed. The in
stitntion is intended for such aged men, born
in Boston, whom the reverses Of business, or
loss of means of support, baYe thrown upon
the charity Of strangers, or the care of i'm.
poverished relatives.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

WE notice that the degree of Doctor of
Divinity ID. d. was conferred on the Rev.
Samuel B. Bell of California, by the proper
authorities of the Ingham University at lie
Roy, New York, at its late Commencement.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

MUaDERous Sunday night two China.
men Just from the mines, one with 81 900 and
the other with twenty-four ounces of gold
dust. put up at the ss,YuP House in this city
As they slept, they were attacked. robbed
and nearly beaten to death by the inmates
of the house, who have since escaped with
their ill-gotten booty, and battle all the ex-
ertions of our police to get track Of them
S. f. Mirror
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

ON Saturday last, party under Mr.. Ber-
gOOn. left Red Bluffs, for the purpose of com
mencing work on the wagon road from that
place to Honey Lake.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

Music FOR THE CAMrA1oN.-At the monster
Douglas meeting in Philadelphia, the follow.
ing song was sung with great enthusiasm
1t is the best campaign song we have seen
and as far ahead of the trashy railsplittpg
doggerela of the Lincolnites as a statesman
is of a clown. 7r
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
Mnlio,Unr,s pIlIs-no rOn sn.r..

hOilONvay's Pllls.-Do you suffer from low
ness of spirits, and tendency to look en- the dark
side of things2 Try few doses this invlgoratng
remedy they reeuperate the system in all phases of
prostraton terminating and restoring the fading en-
ergies.
eW Sold at the mandatory, No. so, Maiden Lane,
New York, and by all Druggists, at 25c, 63e. and 81
per pot. au14
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

AT the recent commencement of the Ing
ham University at Leroy, N. y, the degree
of Doctor Of Divinity was conferred upon
Rev. Samuel B Bell, of California.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
MRS. WINSLOW.

An experienced nurse and female physician has a
Soothing Syrup for children teehing, which greatly ia
cae the process OF teething By softenlng the gums
reducing all n1amaton-win allay all pain, and is
sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it mothers
Will give rest to yourselves and relief and health to
your infants. Pefectly safe III all cases. See adver.
usemeIt 10 another column, may4-1y
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

REV. Or. Cheever has sailed from New
York for Europe. The Tribune tells us that
he will so from London to Switzerland, and
rest for while. He will then return to
Great Britain, where he will inform the peo-
pie in regard to the present aspect of the re-
lations of the Christian Church in America,
in regard to American slavery, and will re-
turn toward the end Of November.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
Spetial Aotirea.

II. Of H.-The regular meeting of Marysv.lle
Temple of Honor, No 8, are held on the FRS Monday
evening of each month. Brothsrs in good standing
ere invited to attend. A. Y, RANDALL, W. G. 7.
J. A. CARROLL W r
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

The following incident in the life of the
late G. 7. r. James is related or the credit
Of cone of his Oldest and most intimate lite,
rary friends?
When Mr. James was Il young man, his
cousin was about to marry The daughter OF
an eminent lawyer of the time, and the title
deeds OF this gentlemans entailed property
were, at the request of the father of the
young lady, submitted to his examination
The keen eye Of the lawyer discovered that
the parents of the gentlemen, although NOV
ing in the best society in London, had never
been married. Mr. James was made acquain
ted with this awkward fact, and at the same
time informed that he himself was the heir
at-law. The match was about to be broken
off, and much distress occasoned on every
side, when Mr.. James, having quietly taken
possession of the property, went at once to
to the unhappy young man, his relative, and
conveyed to him the whole of the property,
which amounted TO very hapdsome indie
pendence"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

Halls sSarsaPariIla, Yellow Dock and
Iodide OF Potass is prepared from the finest red ia
maica Sarsaparila and English Iodde OF Potqss-ad-
mirable as restorative and purifier of the blood, it
cleanses the system of all morbid and impure matter
removes pimpes bos and eruptions from the skl1
-cnres rheumatism and pains Of ali kinds. All who
can afford should use it, as it tends to give them
strength and prolong life.
Sold by druggists generally at 81 per bottle.
K. HALL 4 CO., Proprietors,
Wholesale Druggists, 143 ana las Clay street,
mhl3-6m Below Montgomery, San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

In Sacramento, on Thursday, Francois De-
voc was being tried for the murder of Henri
Cronbaiger.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

The McRMoNs.-The New York Tribune
says 1T has obtained the following informa-
ton from Capt. W. NJ. Gibson, who had lust
returned from winters sojourn among the
Mormons at Salt Lake:
The oft revived story of the Mormons
wishing or consenting to sell out their landed
possessions in Utah, is baseless fabrication.
They like that country better and better; !;
they are vanquishing the difficulties and i'm.
pediments incidental to pioneer adventure.
and are fast surrounding themselves lat least
the magnates are) with the comforts of civil
lized life.
The rumor Of purposed sale Tor tender of
sale) OF their present possessions to the
Federal Government had probably lust this
foundation; There are many converts to the
faith OF TIE Saints now living in India, China.
Australia, apd the other countries washed bv
the Pacific and Indian Oceans. These it Is
not convenient TO gather to the Land Of Prom
ise, Yet they expect and desire that a place
OF refuge shall be found or made for them.
This will probably be located on New Guinea
or some other isle of the South Seas We
presume Capt Gabson--whose long residence
and adventures i'll the Indian Ocean are well
known-'has been comforting with the Apos-
ties with reference to such location; but this
may or may not be. We believe he expects
to return to the Mormon Zion next fall.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

The Medical and Surgical Institute of
DIR. L. j. CzAPKAY, is already secured In position
which places it, IS well as 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 tnis department of Medical
SCIENCE and they occupy with Others equally lofty
position in the profession. Rcord is an ustrious ex
ample shining light among the philosophical stars of
MS age in Europe and Dr. Czapksy has fully equalled
him in this country, as proof of which, the phila-
delphia College Of Medicine compllmented him with
Diploma, and the honorary Gd eundent degree. se-
lecting this as his field of operation although qualified
as graduate Of the University Of Pesth, and late
Chief Surgeon OF the Hungarian Revolutionary army
for more extended labors Dr. L. ]. C7apkay has bent
his earnest attention to the of chronic and pri-
vae diseases, in which he has become SO great an ex
pert that he is now regarded the LEADEA in this
brahch OF his profession throughout the United States
and his portrait and biography are published as mat
ter of interest to their readers in the most exclusive
journals The Doctors Offices are at his Medical and
Surgical Institute Sacramento street, corner of
Leidesdord nearly opposite the buildings Of the Pa
citfc Mail Steamship Company.
E5- We ask particular attention of our readers to
the sworn certificates Of remarkable cures in another
column Of this paper jeGO-3m
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18
TELEER.ARHTC.
IOVER THE STATE LINE.1
The Perley Case-Escape of Convicts.-
More Decapitatior.

The Perley Case-Escape of Convicts--
More Decapitatior.
SAs FsANcIsco, Asg 18th.
Fhere are many rumors on the street to-
day about Perley and Fall, bpt as far as
learned are bottomless. 1t is said that before
Perley left town last night for Stockton, he
rendered to Mr.. Fall any satisfaction that he
desired
Nine State prison Convicts escaped yester-
day. They were out at Corte Madre Creek
for load of wood in charge of two guards;
they suddenly sprang upon them, seized their
arms, and made good their escape. McCau-
ley has offered $50 reward for each of them.
Jacob B. IIallan, for several years employ.
ed as laborer in the Custom House at
salary of s75 per month, was yesterday dis
charged from his position for his connection
with the German Democratic Presse.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-18

A CARD FROM CAPT. JONES OF THE STEAM
SHIP NORTH sTAR-The following card ap-
pears in the Alta:
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1860-05-23
A RemIniSccnce.


During the Administration of President
jackson there was singular young gentle.
man employed in the public service at
Washington. His name was G.; he was
from Tennessee, the son of a widow. a
neighbor Of the President, on which account
the old hero had kind feeling for him, and
always got him out of his difficulties with
some OF the higher officials, to whom his
singular interferences were dstasteful.
Among other things, it is said of him, that
while ne was employed in the General Post
office on one occasion he had to copy let.
ter OF Maj. H., high officer, in answer to
an application made by an old gentleman of
Virginia or Pennsylvania, for the establish.
ment Of new post. Office. The writer of
the letter often used classical language in
this letter he said the application could not
be granted, in consequence of the applicants
proximity" to another office. When the
letter came into G.'s hands to copy, being
great stickler for paiDness, he altered
proximity" to "nearness to-" Major H.
observed it and asked G. why he altered his
letter! "Why," replied G., "because I
don't think the man would understand what
you meant by proximity" "Well," said
Major H., "try him ; put in the proximity
again." In few days letter was receiv-
ed from the applicant, in which he indig.
nantly sud "That his father had fought
for liberty in the first, and he himself in the
second war of independence, and he would
like TO have the name OF the scoundrel who
brought the charge of proximity or anything
else wrong. against hin." "There," said
g., "did not say SO % G. carried his i'm.
provement so far that at last Mr.. Barry, the
Postmaster General, said to him 81 do
not want you here any longer you know
toe much" Poor G. went out, but his old
friend, the General, again got him into an.
other place. This time G.'s ideas under.
went change. He was one day busy writ
ing, when stranger calling in, asked him
where the Patent Office was. II don'l
know" said G.. "Can you tell me where
the Treasury Department is 3" said the
stranger. "No," said G. "Nor the Presi.
dents House g. "No." The stranger Fl
nally asked him if he knew where the Capt.
tol was. "No," replied G. "Do you live
in Washington, sir g. said the stranger
eyes, sir" said G. "Good Lord and dom
know where the Patent Office, Treasury
Presidents House and Capitol are ?''-
"Stranger," said g., II was turned out o
Office for knowing too much. don't meaI
=, to offend in that way again. am paid 70
h keeping this book. | believe l do kno,
that much but if you find me knowing any
, thing more you can take my head" 5000
y morning." sa@the stranger.