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Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

Tue Rev starr King Of Boston, has been
presented 10y his society in that city, with the
snug little sum Of 81, 900 as an outfit for hi.
vayage to san Francisco. lie was to have
left on the 5th of this month.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

PIT AND McCLouD RlvERs-.n the vicinity
Of Pittsburg, on Pit river, about seventy
five miners are at work, and are said to be
doing well generally. On McCloud river,
there are few miners at work. making on
average, IS per day to the hand.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

THE ELECTION IN Butte County The vote
in Butte county, on the proposition to sub
scribe S25O,0O0 for the extension of the Fol-
som and Sacramento Railroad to Orovlle,
has resulted according TO the returns received,
in a majority of over one hundred in favor of
the proposition
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

WILL ATTEND To YOU sooN-We have re-
ceived orders for $50 DgNocRArs TO be senI
daily to the Honcut House, and 400 to Eliza
They will be iorw arded at once.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

1t 10 said that orders have been sent tC
Connecticut to dismiss every Douglas otiic,
holder in that State.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

HoS. Samuel Purdy arrived in San Fran
cisco, Wednesday. with large and rare col
lection of specimens of the copper ore lately
discovered near Crescent City. The ore has
Assayed thirty five per cent, and is found il
great abundance.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

LIMA IL. SNAPP was assassinated al his
mothers house in Jefferson county Ky. He
was near the fire, playing with his child and
in conversation with his wife, who was stand.
ing close by him, when gun was fred
through the window. charge Of Lucksho,
entered his breast. killing him instantly and
the child received two shots in the body
causing serious but not mortal wounds TIL,
eowardly assassin made his escape undeteeted
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15
MARTSvILLE.
SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 18th.

EXPRESS FAvoEs-Wells, Fargo h Co, Ev-
srts, Wilson h Co, and Langton Il Co., have
cur thanks for Express favors.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

PoRT Townsend (W r. has been organized
INTO city A regular election for city Of
hcers will eehCld on the Grst Monday of next
month.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

FAILED TO AGREE.-In the second trial OF
A'guel Marquis for the murder, at Oakland,
OF David Lester, the jury failed to agree.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

RISE IN THE SILINAs RWER.-The recent
rains have rasec the streams in Monterey
country higher than they have ever been
seen before by the "oldest inhabtant." The
ferry boat, used in passing the stage over the
Salinas hoated away, and another one that
was procured was washed off and man on
board was drowned SO SAYS the Alta
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

OREaoN-The Salem wooden mills cost
about $40 900, and have about 4sO spindles
and l6 looms in operation for the manufacture
Of cassmeres. fannels, blankets yarns, etc
Their average consumption Of wool is 500
lbs. day. They make S5 pairs of blankets
500 yards of CLOTH or, if fannels, $50 ar 500
yOres day.
The salt works in Douglas and UmPqua
counties are manufacturing large quantity
of SALT which is said to be good article
The population of Salem, according to the
last census, is 1908.
MAJOR SrEES has taken command uf the
| Dalles barracks
SHoorING AFFAIR AT Los ANoELEs.-On
the 7th, a shooting affair occurred in the DIS
trict court room in Los Angeles, between
District Attorney E S c., Kewen, and Col
lumbus Sims, clerk of the U. S District Courfi
A private letter received in San Francisco,
thus relates the fracas
"The shooting scrape grew out Of the pros
ecuton of Olivius for murder, for whom SIMS
is counsel letter appeared in the News.
paid for by Mr.. Sturgeon, to which kewen
took objections in Court as rejecting on his
course as District Attorney, and was going
on at great rate, when Sims said he assumed
the responsibility of the letter so as to stop
all outside argument Thereuron Kewen
called him liar, when Sims SHE'D tumber
at him, which was replied to by an inkstand'
which, in turn, attracted a pitcher. Then
Kewen drew his pistol and one or two by
standers seized him, when the pistol exploded.
wounding SpaniArd"
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

INHRoUGu our New YCk House we are in constant
receipt of choice article of every variety at low
ngures RICE, C0FFIN& & co.
aps ~ st., Marysville
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

NEAR Victoria, a man named William
Woods was lately attacked by two high
waymen, who beat him until he was insen-
siLle, and robbed him of some $500, and land
warrants valued at 5000.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15

FARMS ALONG THE CoAsr RANGE. We un-
derstand that the farmes along the eastern
line of the Coast Range, received but little
if any benefit from the the spring rains
which so completely drenched other portions
of the country The rains were SO slight in
that section, that crops must inevitably, for
the most part, be complete failure
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15
Qtw advertisements.
ODD FELLOW BALL
In celebration Of the
FORTY FIRST ANNIVERSARY

FORTY FIRST ANNIVERSARH
or the Introduction of the Order into America
~ To be given vt the "a
| 20 WATER WORKS HALL, a
| ffA in the city Of Marysvile on the night of ~
La the TWENTY-SIXrI day Of April, 1860. tAltA
Committee of Arrangements
z. Hami tom George Blust,
s. f. Ktnnard John Q Foster,
Jno. A. NcQuad, A. Peri.
Committee of Invitations
f. A. Williams, Charles Thomas,
Levi Ilite, J. W. Winter,
john Hurry, J. NJ. Mathews,
U. + WlcOXan, Herman Snowhite,
NJ. d. Carr, NJ w. Shuster,
Charles G. Dockius, X. MeusdUrlfer
James l.. Daley, John Winckler.
Committee of Receptions
D. W. @. Rice, A. Mason,
Peter ecker, l.. LaSviSues,
VIM. Trego, s. Southworth.
Floor Committee:
VIM. X, Hudson, ]. F. Fhthman,
b. +. Mllntt VIM Bernard,
c. n McGlennon, Charles W. COrnor,
4 clkcts $5 including Supper aud Carriages,
ap7-td
Daily national Democrat., 1860-04-15
Geo. Z. Mcdaniel,
HARNESS AND SADDLE
MI "A N U f "A Q CTuRE
I40 Second S rect, MarysvilIe.

nFFERS fer sale cQmpete assortmen. ~ nan
~ NEssEs, SADDLES, variety Of Saddle frees
T A k A ID DIES
and every thing else pertaining to the business h
he will sell at the most reasonable rates i''Sii
Parties goLg to Washoe will do well 10 call =. san
Second street, where they procure the right tnS
Of an outht cheap for cash. ''s"' Aipu
apl9-my GEO L, MCDANIEL.
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la1llI:lazl
MziZa
MRS. WiNSLOW.
A N Experienced Nurse and Female Physician. pre-
n sents to the attention of mothers her
SOOTHFNG SYRUP

FOR CHILDREN TEETHING,
which greatly facilitates the process of teething by
softening the gums, reducing inflammation al
lay all pain and spasmodc action, and is TO REG u
LATE THE 30 WELS =
Depend upon it, mothers it viii give rest to YOUR
selves, and Reliefand Health to your infants
We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years. and say in confidence and truth of it. what
we have never been able to say of any other medicine
never has it failed in single instance to effect
CURE when timely used. Never did we know an in.
stance of dissatisfaction by any who has used it,
On the contrary, all are delighted with its operations
and speak in terms of highest commendation of its
magical effects and medical virtues We speak in
this matter "wHAT WE DO KNOW after ten years ex-
perience, and pledge our reputation for the fulfment
or what we here declare. In almost every instance
where the infant is suffering from pain and exhaus-
ton, relief will be found in fifteen twenty minutes
after the syrup is administered
This valuable preparation is the prescription of
one of the most Experienced and Skillful Nurses In
New England, and has been used with never-failing
success in thousands of cases.
1t not only relieves the child from PAIN but nyig-
crates the stomach and bowels acidity and
gives tone and energy to the whole system 1t will
almost instantly relieve Gripping in the Bowels and
Wind Collie, and overmore Commissions which, if not
speedily remedied, end in death We believe it the
best and snrest remedy in the world in all cases of
DYSENTERY and DIARRHEA in Children, arising
from teething, or from any other cause. We would
say to every mother who has child suffering from
any of the foregoing complants-do not let your
own prejudices, nor the preudices of others, stand
between your suffering child and the relief that will
be sure-yes, absolutely sure-to follow the use of
this medicine, if timely used.
"a Full directions for using will accompany each
bottle. None genuine unless the fac-simile of CUR
IT'S & PERKINS, New York, is on the outside wrap
per-
Sold by Druggists throughout the world
Principal Office, No. II Cedar ST., N. Y.
Price only 25 cents per bottle. -@~a' t+F
For sale by DR.. W B. YOUNG, Stanton
June 26, 186O-1yif
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PRIVATE SALES.
TWO VALUABLE FARMS,

- IN NELSON CO,-FOK SALE 49, ~
THE subscriber wishing to move South oilers 1ol
i sale privately his farm, known as sMAKTlN'S
MILLS lying the waters OF Rockhsh River, near
the junction Of the two streams-N0rth ana south
prongs-adioining the lands of Garrett w. Martin,
James Baly and James M. Harris, containing about
800 Acres. This farm has on it an excellent two
story Brick HOUSE, newly repaired, good Store
House. Lumber House, Ice House, Doctors Office,
Blacksmith Shop, Tobacco House, Stable and all 9TH
err necessary houses and of the best stands for
merchant in the county. The land is we'll adapted
to Wheat Tobacco. Corn, &C., as the present crop
will show. This property is within two hours ride to
either the o. Il A. r. r. or Va. G. r. r. depots.
| will also sell the farm on which reside, about
miles distant from The above, adjoining the lands OF
j J Coleman. Francis Allen, Rev B. NJ, Wales and
others, containing about 700 Acres. This land is
well adapted 20 The usual crops grown IL this section
anu particularly 50 10 grassa6ou 6eor 20 aeres now
oowo III cioVer ana timothy and ether lots s9wn IN
timothy this tal This farm Is considered one If the
tivat,on ano nn1 improve Tue improvements con-
good Office, Suioks House, Tobacco House. Stable,
aud Diner uut houses There vein of copper run
Mug through This pace, which has beer opened at
one point. f@
Both of these farms arr convenient to Churches and
Schools. ~
Any fnrther Information desired will be given by
the subscriber.
P. S-There 400 500 Acres Of excellent
Farming Land, adjoining the farm on which reside,
that can be purchased at fair price, which the sub
scrlber would sell along with his
MY address is Martins Mills, Nelson Co, Va.
Oct. 30 go. HTJDSAN MARTIN
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AUCTION SALES
Commissioners Sale of Lands.

|
DY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of Bath
ID county, pronounced at the October term, 1860
in cause therein pending between William III. Riv
ercomb and others, plaintiffs. and Esther Boar ano
others, defendants, the undersigned, Commissioners
therein named, will proceed on the 1lth day of De-
Gender next, at the Warm Springs, in the said coun
ty OF Bath to SELL upon credit Of one, two and three
years. except enough in hand to pay the of sale
the following TRACTS OR PARCELS OF LAND
lying and being In the SAID county, belonging 10 the
estate of John Bollar decd to wit:
One Tract of 1913 ACRES, on Cedar Greek.
One Tract of $50 ACRES, on 8
One Tract of 80 ACRES.
The above mentioned tracts adoin the Healing
Springs lands and the property known miller S
| Mill
One Tract of 329 ACRES, OF the West side Of Jack
sons River, and adjoining TIE lands Of A. H. McClin
tic and Howe Peyton.
One Tract of Il ACRES adjoining the laads of VI H.
L. Clark and others.
One Tract of 50 ACRES, on the W est side of Cedar
Greek, adjoining the lands OF William T. CLARK and
others
Eight-Tenths of undivided Tract of 2s5 ACRES, on
both sides Cedar Greek, adjoining the lands of Sam
uei kincaid and Nicholas Gibson, dec d.
| Seven-T enths of undivided Tract of 4lO ACRES
Ga The waters OF the hot Spring Run. adjoining the
lands Charles b. Hopkins and Thos Goode DEC d.
Aud Nine Tenths OF undivided Tract OF $50 ACRES
on Lick Run, a branch of Jacksons River.
We shall aso by virtue OF the same decree, pro-
coed ON the premises, on the 18Th day of Decester
next sell, in the same manner and upon the same
terms, OF S7o ACRES in the county Of Highland,
on both sides OF jackson River, adjoining the lands
OF Adam Stephenson and others.
We shall also proceed, at ich0ias Court House. by
virtue OF the said Decree the 2st dg If December
next, to SELL in the same manner and upon the same
terms, of undivided tract of 1876 ACRES,
in the county of Nicholas patented to William Mckee,
ON the 18th day of June, 1885.
The above mentioned lands are valuable and well
worth the attention Of those who may be disposed to
make investments in that way The title is unques-
onabe, and purchasers will Derequred give bonds
with good security for the payment of the purchase
money, and the legal tise retained ultimate
rity. VIM. Il. RIVERCOMB, con,,rs
VIM. II. TERRILL, w" TO-
Nov 49, 1S6O.-4t.-pr's fee 80 so
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- Hs.DscHE is the f.vorte sign 5Y 81 sH "a
ure nsa&es known shy deviation Whatever tt."4 'oe
a. Of the brain ana viewed a. ms iis'.s IL
me- be lucked On safeguard liiteloe" ~ Sse n
nee Ct disaase WIZ Z .aigat ol.rntss SO" A''"
ton t toe late 10 De rreetec; ano lts ,nu'cass"ns
should ne er be negisetei Hea5Gche "a DC easSi-
fed unuef Two names, viz - iipsomatic anu Ao'"
pathic Symptomat,c Headache is exceedingly CON-
mon and Is the precursot OF great variety Oh oiseas
es. among which arr Apopiexy, Gout, neuma.Ism
and all ebrlle diseases IN ATS nervous iorm II II
mpathetic disease the stomach, constituting
sick headache hepatlc disease constituting bilious
headache of worms constipation and other disorders
of the bowels, we'll real and uterine aectlons
Diseases of the heart are very frequently attended
with Headaches; Anamia and plethora are also aztec
tions which frequently occasion headache ldlopath-
ic Headache is also very common, being usually dis
tinguished by the name Of nervous headache, some
times coming suddenly in state OF apparently
sound health and prostrang at once the mental and
physical energies and in other instances 1t comes on
slowly heraded by depression of spirits or ascerblty
of temper In most instances the pain IS in the front
OF the head over one or both eyes, and sometimes
provoking vomiting; under this class may also be
named Neuralgia
For the treatment of either class of Headache the
Cephalic Pills have been found and safe RENE
dy, relieving the most acute pains in few minutes
and by its subtle power graduating the disease Of
which headache is the unerring index.
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Constipation or Costiveness,

No of the "many ills flesh is heir to- IS so prev.
aent little understood, and so much neglected as
Costiveness. Often originating in carelessness. or
sedentary habits it is regarded slight disorder
of too little consequence to excite anxiety, while in
reality it is the precursor and companion OF ma
ny of the fatal and dangerous diseases, and I'M
tess early eradcated it will bring the sufferer to
untimely grave. Among the lighter evils of which
Costiveness the usual attendant. are Headache,
Cholc Rheumatism Foul Breath, Piles and others Of
like nature while long. train of fightul diseases
such as Malignant Fevers Assesses, Dysentery Di-
arrhoea, Dyspepsia, Apoplexy, Epilepsy Paralysis
rst Indicate their presence the system by this a
farming symptom. Not unfrequently the diseases
named originate in Constipation, but take on an indie
pendent existence unless the cause is eradlcaed In ar
early stage. From all these considerations it follows
that the disorder should receive immediate attention
whenever it occurs, and person should neglect t.
get box of Cephalc Pills on the first appearance
the complaint, their timely will expel the in
sidious approaches of disease and destroy this dan
gerous foe to human life.
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SELLING OFF
AT COST! AT COST! AT COST |!
FOR CASH ONLY
FHE Msssrs. SICHER beg leave to offer their en-
I tire stock of
DRY GOODS, &C.,
AT COST FOR CASH ONLY!
in consequence of removal to Alexandra. All per.
sons DESTROYS of buying Goods at
NEW YORK PRICES!
must take advantage of our Removal and come al
once and lay in supply of
Fresh and Good Goods.
FROM OUR WELL SELECTED AND
LARGE STOCK OF DRY GooDs!!
of all descriptions and qualities. such as
Dress Goods, Cloths, White Goods,
Prints, Cassinseres, Flamaaels,
Cott0aas, Sattaaets,
Carpets, &c.,
besides a large assortment of
Ladies' and CKiJdreas's Shoes,
At Great Sacrifice, to Save Moving ! F!
~ Thankful for past avors we cordially invite
our friends and the public generally to
~ CALL AND SEE US, 81
as it is no trouble to show goods and if you do not
buy it shall not be our fault
G. L. d. SICHER, Whites Old Stand,
Corner Beverly and New Streets
StauntOn Nov Is, 1860,
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A Very Fine Farm in Culpeper County
EOR SALE

T OFFER for sale the Farm on which reside,
l. "Cole's Hill, one of the most valuable estates in
the county. This farm contains about $50 Acres,
"a of which about 500 arabic, and the bal -
E%@ ance heavily timbered 1t lies beautifully -
Mountain Rum which passes through it,
within two and half to three miles of Brandy Sta
ton, on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, from
which point the cities of Washington, Alexandria and
Richmond, can be reached in about three hours. 1t
is well watered, every field having never failing
Springs. The soil IS of the best quality, producing
fine crops of wheat and corn, and luxurant crops of
grass. The location is beautiful and proverbial for
health Two Manufacturing, and two Grst Mills are
within few miles. Churches of the various denomi-
nations Of easy access fs.ftf
The buildings all new, and of the best kind.
In fact, it combines all the advantages of first class
Farm in its fertility of soil, abundance of fine water
healthfulness, proximity to Railroad aud and
commodious buildings. All persons wishing to pur-
chase such estate respectfully invited to
inc COLES HILL" in person. Those who may
wish to by Railroad to Brandy will be furnished
with conveyance to my residence, by giving a
days notice For Terms, &C., apply either to me or
to P. P Male, at Raccoon Ford Post Office. My Post
Office is Brandy Station, Cupeper County.
n B.-"Cole's Hip can be readily divided into two
compact Farms. of about three hundred and fifty and
four hundred acres each having abundance Of tim
Der and water
Sept f. I86O-tf B, w. HANSBROUGH
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

VIRGINIA TO WIT AT Rules held in the
Y Clerks Office of the Court of Augusta County,
on Monday, the 5th day of November, 1860, James
81. Browne, Plaintiff;
AGAINST ON ASSUMPSIT)
Gerard Cover and George P. Cover. partners under
the style of Josiah Lee & Co.. Defendants.
The object of this suit is to recover a claim OF
{$6,123 49, six thousand, one hundred and tw enty-
three dollars and forty-three cents due upon con
tract from the defendants to the plaintiff, with legal
interest thereon from the - day of -- lS-
till payment and to subject and attach MONIES bank
notes. securities evidences of debt or other personal
estate in the possession Of under the control oil
the Bank of the Valley in Virginia, at Staunton, be-
longing to the said defendants, either of them.
The attachment sued out against the estate of the
defendants in this cause, being returned executed
and the said defendants not having been served Ell
ther with the in this suit or with said at
taohment, and it appearing by affidavit filed in this
cause, that they are non-residents of this common
wealth. it is ordered that the said defendants do ap
pear here within month after due publication OF
this notice. and DO what necessary to protect their
interest," and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted In some newspaper printed in the town OF
Saunton, for four weeks aud posted at the
front door of TIE Courthouse of this County, the
first day OF the next term of said Court.
Teste,
W. A. BURNETT. d. c.
POWELL HARRISON P. @.
Nov IL I260-4W
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1860-11-27
"NATIONAL FERTILIZER"
The Cheapest, Richest, Most Durable,
And Nest Convenient Manure Yet!
SUPERSEDING GUANO AND FOREIGN
MANURES!g
AT HALF THEIR COST!!!

AT HALF THEIR COST!!i
THIS superior FERTILIZER is made of all the ell
Il emen1s useful for both soil and plant found en-
trely in the United States. Being independent of,
and wholly unconnected with, the mportatlons of the
Peruvian monopoly which have resulted in injury to
home capital and proved at least destructive stmu-
us in American farming, our manufacture is offered
to the public as the GesSderatum of the age-the
cheapest and best remedial agent for restoration of
soil and promotion of crop. AS domestic product,
the result of discoveries in Chemical and Arcultu-
raj science, 1T is entitled to the confidence and custom
of our country.
This valuable Fertilizer is now being adopteG by
the farmers and planters throughout Maryland, Vir-
gnia and the Car Olinas with eminent success As
1T is substantial Invi gorator, and sells moder
ate price as to be within the reach of all purchasers
Its FIRST USE should De generous, to test practically
its effects and prove its virtue for REEsTABL1sH1NG
soil. Ii land Is fertillzed with manure, good
crops necessarily ensue
1t is permanent improyer, and fairly applied on
every diversity of SOIL and every variety of vegeta-
| ton, 1T MAKES BOTH LAND CROP TOO.
Let its first use be just, liberal and successive ap-
plications can be abated till finally all reliance on
mercantile may be set aside or rendered less
necessary 1t possesses but half the moisture of Pc
ruvlan and other Guanos; contains rocks earthly
balls, and is manufactured pure, sure aad UNIFORM
The National FERTILIZER is made into three brands,
suitable to the various staples of the country viz
No. !. for Wheat Corn Oats, Rye Barley, Rice also
Cotton Clover and Grass. No. 2 for Tobacco, Pota-
toes Turnips, and all Garden Vegetables No. 8, for
Sugar Cane specially.
- Price, for each and all the same leash $50 per
ton tide-water) It is put up in new bags of 200
pounds each, stamped with trade mark and guaran-
teed against imitation by letters Patent Cash price,
$a25o per ton. For sale by
Agent Corner Lynch's Warehouse,
Lynchburg, Virginia.
GEO. H. ROBINSON, Ag't Alexandra Va.
VIM: II. PARROT, Agt Gordonsville, Va.
CRANK Il WRIT, Ag'ts Charlottesville, Va.
Nov. ID. lS6O,-6mO.
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LIFE INSURANCE.

I NE FIKGINIA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
is now fully prepared for business, and the at
tenton of the public earnestly called to the import
ance of its objects This company under its charter,
divides seven eghths of its profits every three years.
among the policy holders, thereby giving the assured
the advantages of the mutual system with the pledge
of perpetual Capital Stock of 100000 and the ad-
ded security that its Stockholders have permanent
moneyed interest in conducting its affairs with pru
dence and economy
The Charter requires that one half of the Capital
Stock and Earnings to be invested in Bond and Mort
gage unincumbered Real Estate, worth double the
amount. sftttt
The chief object of the company to aid in retain-
ing at home the immense amount of money which
goes annually from State for Life Premiums TO
Northern Companies. That money will be loan ed 10
customers for term of years, at legal interest,
disbursed in our midst. EVFo- sF.-.H..-
Endowments and Annuities granted Life and
term Policies issued low rates other good Com
panies. Slaves insured for year. or for term of