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CLOTaING AT wmoLEsALE.

NJ are prepared show country Merchants much
w larger, more attractive and cheaper stock Of
SPRING CLOTHING
han heretofore hssing Important advantages In the plr
chase o cur goods most preparations and an eNe
nencr Of more than tweny years In the manuicture aud
sae o CT thing We believe olcr desirable yls, and bet
Ter workmanship lr The same lower prices uan any oer
house In lhe trade Deyog the whole Of attention TO tbs
branch h business alone, aud determined O. build up the trade OF
cur cy utr inducements those Of any house Ia
any market in ulis country. ..-
mbfE KEGV RAIMIN WILLIAM
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Large and attractive supply of
SPRINCAN SUMMER DRY GOODS
BKEED DEN ~ FOX.

BKE EDEN ~ FOX.
BROAD STREET.
VAvF been opening .rng he past weeks. and
III prepared to Office, complete assortment %
sTApLE AND FANCY GOODS
They would cali particular attention to large lots % For
Isn Goods Which De sold at prices much lower than those v
1r s-s1us We ncuou fes only OF the attractive
Juclps.
English BEREGES in lima variety
Engl.h and French BtEEGEEOBES,
4to no NOLANrS
very barge ssso-u o'sLTS feysry variety Of style, At
- to 80 peg otut below The cost ot Importation.
French printed JAC0NErS anI OUGANuIFS
TRAVELLING DRESS GOODS % every description.
Spriug pFLAiNts l4d CtfNLIFS.
French Gut FoULALD silks some entirely new AMI hand
some designs
extensive
NEGSU CLOTHING of every grade
Am0na- .h named would ca tle special attention Of
buyers very large bots 0 Virginia and Groreii Plain AID
striped OSNbBUGUs ana large variety of other articles Of
sluii,r4 ulsrpfte.grr. ERFEDEN FOX
mbft .l1 Broad Street
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p s.f Che Manuscript or previously agreed upon b.
- .ao parties ..,s. ., -
..ns EI tC coutnuei until ordered cut aud payment
...f scc1rin.y .,
8. rt ta Annual Advrss @, is proptrt0 state 1tstgcag,
OF extends tU the.r ll ate business. Rel
l s a other Adsert.s emvnts sent BY them 90 be
ts....-t. efar.t. and no vuriltiln
81. Es.a and General Agents Atvc 2semcnts NOT % be
W be y.r Co be charged az the usual rates. subject
-. a...s1rts .s shall be- agreed upon.
n..rs vllrlv llyrrts. generally, engaging one
ag.r-s with Che privilege of change shall not, on their
ly.-e I1 .1v week. insert more thsu the amount
49, mon ts 4-nc rule under The contract aui All excee
s-... t.a1r.f OBJ ht charged at the usual rates.
--.r.s Inserted u the Semi Weekly Nhig at ! cents
r ID Fines or less Tor Che tr Insertion, and 80 cents
p ,..-. Or .l.. e.n'.nr1nee a- N weekly, - cents.
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AIIION UF
Though we have report from Japan that tho Powha-
tan with the grand embassy will not to San Frau
cisco but proceed from Honolulu to Acapulco the Leg
stature has adopted resolutions to give the unexpected
yi,iters proper reception, and have appointed joint
committee to carry out the esigu The resolution reads:
ResOi,ed by the General Assembly, (the Senate
curriug,) That Joint Special committee of two from
the Assembly aud two from the Senate be appointed to
inquire what proper to be taken, the
pant of this State for the purpose OF receiving and sua
bly, entertaining the Imperial embassy from Japan to the
United States with the officers accompanying it, during
its stay in California with instructions epor. the
suit OF such inquiry practicable for the action
of the Le gislature.
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NEW AND RICH JEWELRY.

NEW AND RICH JEWELRY!
w ATCH f s!
Diamonds and Silver Ware!
S. 4. myers,
(tORNER Of Main and Pearl Streets, Richmond, TaA@
" Virginia, has just received, in addition to his - SS
already large and eItene assortment beautiful collection
all the lAteit and most elegsnt styles Of
MATCHES, lEwELRY AND SILVER WARE,
., ,.,,,.n, WATCHES -. -. ,,,.,..
Reynolds Lemon Alfred Lovaet Jules PugensOn and other cee
brated makers.
very h assortment Of Diamonds and other precious stones
Diamonds in full and Halt Sets
and Opal in Full and Half Sets
in Enaueed and Eruscan setting in sets
Oriental Garnet and Pearl In Rtruscan Gold
Settings, Sets and Half sstts
Rich Euscan Mounting Coral Roses s IN full and ha' sets
Etruscan and Pearl In full and half seiis
Stone Cameo aud Pearl IN full ana halt sstts
ssrd!uys and Onyx in full and half sets
Roman Mosalc In iuil and half sets
FIorenine Mosaic In full and half seits
Carbunce Pearl and Etrusoan in full and half sets
Rich Puchas Erusean IN full and half setts Ac &c
SILVERwARE.
Pitchers wae Gabe Cups Ice Cream sraTSerry and Jelly
ans R Bgekwhea Cakes and Fruit Knives Card Cases Port
Monsies, Cake and Fruit Baskets &c., &c.
SPECTACLES.
Brazilian Periscopc Pebbles set GOld Silver and Steel frames
also handsome assortment Of sereoscopes and Steeoscope
Views Clocks, Cutlery and JewelrY
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
The public respectfully Invited 20 examine the above before
purchasing A. MYERS,
ap6-lm Cor. Main and Pearl
DsPEs. PIPES :! PIPES !!!-PoHhatan Pipes, with
on hand and for sale by AUSTIN Z MOORE 4 90,
as6 Cary street, near Columbian hooe-
. WEET POTATOE PLANTIEGs % and Irish Potatoes
= for sale by a. T. "ooAh AteD@
TXTKA sUPEHFINE FLOUR, Of superior y quality
| II for sale by aplO ! ". nohDoN . soN'
NI5CORMICK,s MOULD BOARDS, fsom Nos to
| M i2 for sale by Ap0 J. n GORDON SON
(SOTT0N sElNR TWINE, various sizes a, i.s,Sry na
" prices for sale by JUN ~ eoApoH Sun .
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PIANO EXTRAORDINARY.

ID n. TAYLOR has just received another Of DkiSGF
PArENr PIANOS The only Pianos constructed en- truly SCI
pucpcs, for strength durability, 70 Keep n son
retain their tone ey far superior 70 all other PAn0s
rhey III. ny admired BY al Who have heard them.
=. THALBERG says Of them;
The tone grand ard noble Il has great capacity oI sustaining
sound singing and Us oi S5s power have neVa
heard sxceedin depth purity sympathetic sweetness
GOTTSCHALK, SrRAKOSCH, AARErZEK, and many olhS
eminent Professors say Of them:
The of The squares equal Grand Piano Forts Ane
excel thea IN pure nass tonsuon and setus tone power
n0Vl
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RICHMOND w HIG.
The JApANgsE AT san FRANCISCO.

GRAND PUBLIC RECEPTION AND BANQUET--EN-
THUSIASM OF THE SAN FRANCISCANS.--THE
PECULIARITIES OF THE JAPANESE.-ENTER-
TAINMENT To THE OFFICERS OF THE CANDIN-
MARRIH &c &c SC
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

APRIL 9rH 1860
FIFTH AND SIXTH ARRIVALS OF
ELEGANT SPRING GOODS.
ThOS. r. Price ~ Co,
RE by receipts adding their immense display OF
N 4ad choice uugs In every department To-Day tt9
pp long be- ~ all me rarrs, DRESS GOODS In SILKS, AngA
nrganics Popus Sc both Founced Nolauts and Plain sAs
the uneprd sacrifice the last great sale 70 Nheh
ry special attention addition 70 which, they
siii exhibit splendid array Of the
Most elegant b'k Lace MantilAs
Richly trimmed bIk SIX do
Angiais Baregc Busters
Do 10 suits for ladies' Is. &c.
ALSO.
Ebroderes In every style Lace Sets Applique Collars MAJ
do Linen Sets Sleeves, Cambria Handkerchief Hosiery S
.piO T. r PRICE co.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

AvSG made large addition to shop to suit the Southern
trade. will sell the Northern prices iSg have
luu different designs Of Plain Ornamental Railing
tcrandas, Bniconi y, Porch Pieces, Window
Guards a. tc Vault and Cellar Doors, Iron SASH Shutters
aud general Backsmhg ansng done With neanes and
despatch.
Cemetery Railing for tie country made to be put up
hy an ordinary uecIaLlc. ja3O-u
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DEPARTURE FRoN JAPAN.

The Powhatn left Japan on the 3th Of February last
aud has lad much stormy and bad weather the pas
sage hen north of the sandwich islands she changed
her course aud down Honolulu TO take in addi.
Onal sup plies OF coal water Sc to last her to San Fran
cisco.
On leaving Kanagawa, the Powhatan did not propose
touching at Honolulu, but finding her supply Of coal
would not hold out to san Francisco she changed her
course iof that port She has consequently been
da,s longer in coming than had she come direct She
h an board the japanese Embassy 10 the oiteu states
consisting Of seyeny-two persons. To accommodate tins
large number, statc-rooms have been erected on the
quarterback
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

The above steam rigat bearing the broad penant of
Flag Officer Josiah TAnal arrived at Honolulu March .
from Kauagawa, Japan, having on board the japanese
Embassy To the United Stats. The Powhalan is bound
To San Fra cisco where she will undergo repairs
Mare Ianl rendered necessary by hard service aud bad
weather encountered durngher cruise IN the Chinese aud
Jtpancse waters From San Francisco she will proceed
L, Panama with the Embassy which will thence be trans
fred to Aspnwall and embarked on board the United
States steamer Roanoke io some port ia the United
States Sautes were exchanged March o. with the bat
terry on PuuchboWl Hill
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The most interesting part Of the reception was reserv
ed to the ast-Lis the banquet at Jobs Saloon, on
Washington street The company proceeded to Jobs at
about three O'clock in carriages aud upon arriving there
were shownsup stairs in the dining hall, where feast
was spread with very ne show of roast turkeys geese
confectionery of all kinds and formidable array OF cham
pagne bottles. To this feast the company Immediately
sat down President TeSchemacher of the Board Of Su-
peryisors and the Admiral the head of the table
and the other Japanese distributed in that neghbor
hood Capt Brooke, L. S. ~, Mr.. Kern, Gen. Cobb and
staff and varons city officers aud others took Seats there
being in all about ffty persons present
After the doing of full justice to the snbstantals of
the banquet the champagne began pass and the toast
ing speaking and cheering to occupy general attention.
While ais was going on in fact during the entire meet
ing the greatest good humor prevailed and as the Ja-
panese did spare the champagne, the general good
feeling was ully shared by them But they continued
be digrifed aud as the quick eye of the Admiral
along the table, it plainly TO be that he had his
own thoughts and taking more sagacious notes than
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-04-21

The Japanese, during tier stay at the International
Hotel have exhibited grea many peculiartes, which
may be interesting to many readers, and, believe,
have not been told before. they have all shown them
selyes very Oasy pleased, ard exceedingly well bred.
When asked to try dish to them, they do so
f they like it. they continue eating expressing them
selves pleased if not they tse more but
press dislike. The Ambassadors very dignfed snd
command respect The Ineor officers enter their
apartments without bowlng and the servants invariably
drop upon the knee.
They all very light eaters but they take their meals
very quickly almost everything they do slowly but eat
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
TO THE PEOPLE OF CALIFORNIA. AMI
TRAVELLERS TO THE EASTERN
STATES

There is no malady OF deeper Importance, either in a
medical or moral point OF view TO which the human fam
ily is more liable than that arising from impure
tons As medical II is the duty Of every physician
to look at disease it affects health and life and his sole
object should be to mitigate far as lies in his power
their bodily suffering. Human nature Is at best but fa
all are liable 10 misfortune.
OF all ills that aict man none are more terrible than
those Of private nature Dreadful as is in the person
who contracts IT, frightul its ravages upon his
constitution ending frequently in destruction and oah
some grave becomes Of still greater importance when
ii is transmitted TO innocent offspring. Such being the
case how important II becomes that every having
the least to fear they have contracted the disease
should attend 10 at by consul ing ysican
whose respectablity and education enables him to war
rant a safe, speedy aud permanent cure.
In accordance with this necessity, Dr. Stackpole feels
called upon to state that by long study and extensive
practice he has become perfect master Of all those diseases
which under the denomination of venereal aud hav
ing paid attention TO that branch than any other
ply scan in the Uuited States, he feels himself better
qualified a TO treat them.
Syphilis in all its forms such Ulcers swelling Of the
groins ulcers in the throat secondary syphilis syphilis
in children, mercuria yphilstic elections, gonorhoea
geet structures false passages inflammation OF the bladde
and PROSTATE glands excoratiOns tumors pusues etc
are as familiar TO him y the most things or
daily observations. The doctor effects in recent
cases in a few days, and finds dicuy In curing those
oflong duration without submitting the patient to such
treatment viii draw upon him the slightest suspicion
Obge him to neglect his business whether in doors
without The diet need not be changed except in
of severe in hamaton There in California patients
(amounng to 20, 900 in the past year, that could
furnish proof of this but these matters that require
the incest secrecy which he always preserves.
All letters enclosing $40 will be promptly attended to-
Office hours from A. NJ. tool M.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

The following selected from vouminous accumua-
ton of testimonials Of the Press Of the United States
and from eminent Professors OF institutions where
the practice of medicine is taught:
FROM SACRAMENTO STANDARD
The question IL often asked why it that Dr. Stack
pole is successful while other advertising physicians
failing from day to dayf' The answer must be, or
should be- plainly apparent to all it is that he under
stands his profession and as his practice increases his
his unprecedented Practice that he is perfect master OF
his profession and insure all relief from their troubles
while others daily sinking into that oblivion from
which they were never fitted TO be delivered his
is onward and upward placing him at the head of his
duous profession. His increase of business has been
obliged to associate with him two other physicians. both
of extended knowledge and practice We would advise all
afflicted to call upon him in preference to any other ply
scian. We informed that he treats entirely the
Vegetable system aud wialways warrant perfect cure
His Office is at the of Montgomery and California
streets Freeman Co.'S Express Office and Banking
House, San Francisco.
FROM TINES TRANscRIPr.
There are thousands in this State suffering for
scientific medical treatment aud they fear to apply TO
hysiean because they have been deceived OF theiI
friends have been BY of the charatans who infes
clans professors &c. To all such unhesitatngly
ommend Or. Stackpoe a physician in whom all can
place confidence. He Is Of eminent and profound
study, good surgeon, an honorable and one who
ympathise with persons In a ction His standing
as physician and gentleman are both guaranteed
the first by his medical works, which honor to
tneiT the extensive and ngnly suCcesNIu
course of practice by when he has been honored since
his advent in California, and the latter by mis-
patrons and large circle f acquaintances We say all
afflicted call him and he will at state the to
you and you may rely upon his judgment We like his
principle-no cure pay.
PORTLAND, Oct. st 1853.
DR.. STACKP0LE-Sir ! am glad to hear that you are
about TO let the people know where they fad an
HONEST worthy and competent Physician. We have
humbugged by the doctors of San Francisco and have be
discouraged Hundreds Of patients In this place are
suffering from chronic diseases, but deferred from
asking advice from San Francisco many
having been deceived am well acquainted with you
and your associate, Dr. Demarest and testify the
ability and knowledge Of both. amongsc my friends Re
spectfuly You.s II. OLMSTEAD
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

How TO PICK Up LrvrEo.--Tt has been said
that the means Of earning leg Of mutton are
endless. There are prosaic means snd there
are poetic means. The vast varieties Of means
which lie between the cheapening or rabbit
skins and the measurement Of stars almost appal
the Imagination. The prosy man goes through
a regular apprenticeship; in inventive man ere
ates q means Of bis own. We call 70 mind q
strange figure we once met at 9 Kentsh village
inn. The man was perfect human lathe,
strong-wlth pliable easy will also. 1t was
the passion of bis life to live without master,
and be continually moving. He had invented
q means Of earning his cut at shoulder OF NUT
ton precisely adapted to bis whim aud passion.
He became Z perfect master Of the art of sharp
ening save, and travelled from village to village.
from township to township, with the certainty
Of employment 10 butchers shop. The butch
ers looked forward to his coming. because. for
two shilIings, he would make their saws keen
aa razors.
There are the wreckers, the carrion-kite who
frequent our Channel Coasts, and draw their
legs Of mutton OF drowned mems fingers and
out of sea-logged ships. Consider the original
| ity and faith Of the man who first based bis
claim TO leg Of mutton upon the sale OF those
wooden frogs, dear TO our childhood. which
iump by the simple aid of cobbler's waxl A
right clever old lady was that, who, left Wild
oW with three children, and without penny,
made her living out Of a tumbler which she lent
10 thirsty wayfarers, who frequented the pool
near her gate. Fame and plentiful legs OF
mutton have been cooked by persevering
artist before now out of the melodious Jew s.
harp. Body and soul have been kept together 10
more than one man, by the vigorous collection
of eigar-ends. The first Thames mudlark was
an ingenious young rascal 10 bis way Thous-
ands OF substantial legs Of mutton lie 10 Lonoon
CATERS. Careful fingers pick up the Orange
1sel that lies about Primrose Hill on Monday
mornings, and by the help OF apple-sauce this
same peel makes much of shat delicious Dundee
marmalade recommended BY the faculty. A
sombre genius was that which said to Its hungry
stomach "Lay out the dead and eatP-A@ the
Year around.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04

SKELETON MAN.-Recently, at the University
ofPennsylvauIa, Philadelphia, Professor Leidy
exhibited to the medical Glass; at bis lecture. an
extraordinary thin man by the name OF Brown,
from Falls township, Bucks county, Pa. He is
43 years old, feet I0a inches Ia hight, weighs
about 20 pounds generally enjoys very good
health was actively engaged in ell kinds OF
farm work till 20 years ago. when this wasting
away Of bis flesh commenced and proceeded
very rapidly aud soon left him In his present at
tenuated form, with his intellect bright and IN.
impaired. In word he Is rare curiosity.
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
Git Y T A x e s.
CITf MAksHAL UFFCKf
Nevada December 7th 1852
NY VIRTUE OF AN ORDNANCE ENACT.

NevA0a DecemOef
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDINANCE ENACT
I'D ed by the Board Of Trustees OF the City Nevada
the Both day of November 1852 Tax levied upon
all the assessed and taxable property within the corpor
ate limits the City Of Nevada for the fiscal end
ing May 1850 Of fifty cents upon each hundred dol
lars of value also poll tax ofOne dollar upon
each male nhabitan of said city, years OF
age and over BY the ordinance. 1t Is made the
duty the City Marshal to forthwith give notice by pub
cation in newspaper published in this City that said
Taxes due and payable. and to collect the sar
therefore hereby give notice in accordance with the
above mentioned ordinance that from and after THURS
DAY DEC. Sth, will be found at my 0ice, in Flagg's
Brick uildng Harrington 4 Patterson's, from 10
O'Clock A. NJ to O'Clock NJ, to receive said Taxes.
All property on which shall remain due and unpaid
on the THIRD MONDAY OF JANUARY, A. d. 1860, will
be advertised according to law delinquent and be sub
ect to extra charges per Ordinance made and provd
ed Property holders and inhabitants notified that
the law in regard to the collection Of City Taxes will be
strictly enforced. - -
The Nevada Democrat., 1860-01-04
Constitutional Debility and Seminal Weak

DIR. STACKP0LE, addresses those who have injured
their selves by private and improper indulgence in that
secret and solitary habit which ruins the body and mind
uniting them for either business society. The fol
lowing of the sad and melancholy effects pro-
duced by early habits Of youth viz weakness OF the back
and lOns pains in the head dmness of sight; oss OF
muscular powor papitatien of the heart dyspepsia
nervousness irritaby arrangement Of the digestive
functions general debility symptoms Of cOnsumtion
MESTA1LY-Ihe fearful effects upon che mind more
preston Of spirits evil forebodings aversion to society
self distrust love OF solitude midty, &C. most OF
the evils produced.
All persons who are afflicted with any of tae above
symptoms shoud fail to call Dr. Stackpole and be
restored to perfect health Let false decacy
strain you but apply Immediately and yourself from
the dreadful and awful consequences of this terrible NAL
ady