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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1860-12-20

Goods, &c, DC,
! q Hanover near BaltimoreSt Baltimore,
Sole agents for the following articles. war
ranicd 10 be the best of the kind made, and
stamped Schochcr a Loncy, viz:
Chopplng and Broad Axes, lIatchcts, Grub
blns Hoes, Hand, Panel and Rip Saws, Extra
c. 5, Cross Cut Saws, Drawing Knives, Razors,
Ivory Handle Table and Dessert Knives, Best
Plated Forks, Spoons, &c; +. b. Loncy &
Co.'S best Cast Steel ScIf-sharpcning Planters
Hoes, warranted equal, if not superior, to any
other Hoe. Butchers Celebrated Files.
Agents for Colts Patent Fire Arms.
feir Southern merchants visiting Baltimore
are respectfully requested 10 call and examine
our stock. Touo31-tY
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Public Installation.

On Thursday, the 9th inst, "Winchestcr
lhapter, No. 81" and Cumberland Lodge,
No. 1885," will have their Officers publicly in
stalled at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
in this place, and a Masonic Address will also
be delivered by Rev. A. J. Baird. All Ma
sons in good standing are invited u attend and
participate in the exercises of the occasion.
D. nr1n-
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W0h6ay, It'll Januarg, 1861,

at the Courthouse door in Winchester. offer
for sale, to the highest bidder. the tract Of land
on which Alex. Donaldson died seized and pos
s"Sscd, containing acres, situated in District
No. 3, A plat of said land will be exhibited on
day of sale.
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State of Tennesse---Franklin Co.
John Donaldson, ct. ais,
vs.. Pet. to sell Land.
r'urncy +. Green.
BY virtue of a decree Of the County Court of
Franklin county. pronounced Mt its December
Term, 1860, in the cause therein pcnding-
John Donaldson, ct ais, VS. Furncy Green, ct
ais, | will. on
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1860-12-20

ABE FRIzZELL, Committee
TAI. W. NEWMAN, Of
w. j. SLATER, arrangements
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

FroHr WITH INDIANS ON THE GILA.-The 8. F.
Herald has been permitted to make the following
extract from private letter dated at Fort Arrivapa
August 7th:
Three days ago, the party who are under the di,
rection OF Mr.. s. Purdy, engaged in surveying and
improving the overland mail road near the Gia,
had fight with the Indians, in which one Of the
surveying party was killed. The circumstances
were these At about eight O'Clock In the evening"
just before the moon rose, the dogs commenced
and learn the cause. He was himself lying in bed
sick with fever. Presently he heard the report oi
firearms. He got up, called the rest Of his men
together and ran to the rescue but met the others
returning with one man fatally wounded, who died
the next morning. Notwithstanding the earnes.
requests Of Mr.. Purdy, the whole company imme-
diately left for the fort and refused to proceed with
the work, unless the government would furnish q
military escort.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29
NEVADA DEMOCRAT.

NOvEMESr TOWARDS SoEoRA.-Thres Ameri.
-Bruncklow, Moss and williams-were
murdered at the San Pedro mines, Sonora, by
party Of Mexican poems, on The 2sd Of July
The massacre created considerable excitement
among the American settlers in Arizona, and
on the 4th inst, meeting was held ct Tucson,
for the purpose Of devising some means TO pre-
vent the repetition Of such atrocities Reso-
lutiOus were adopted, declaring that the State
Of Sonora, which has given shelter 10 the muir
derers, is responsible fer their aCts; that il is
time to adopt measures for the better protec-
tiOn Of American life and property in Sonora,
and that the people Of Tucson were prepared
to cooperate to the extent Of their means and
influence, with citizens from other parts Of the
Territory in any step tending TO this result II
is reported that m expedition h In course Of or
ganizatiOn for descent upon Che State OF So
nora early next spring. The Americans say
they cannot live in peace with the Mexicans on
the border, who are arrogant, ignorant, and
treacherous.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

An IMPORTANT DISCOVERY AT CHICA0o.-The
Chicago Democrat chronicles an important dis
covery which has recently been made In that
vicinity. 1t says large quantity Of "pralrio
stone," near the western suburbs Of that city,
has been found to yield immense quantities Of
gas aud saltpeter. Here 10 an account Of the
discovery, which WAS brought about while
searching for indications Of oil:
"A small bit Of this stone, q piece perhaps
four inches square, was taken by Mr.. William
Cumberland, we'll known chemist Of THE city,
day or two since, for the purpose Of eudeav-
orlng TO extract oil from il. The experiment,
20 far as the end In view was concerned, was 9
failure but, 10 the progress Of 1t, discoveries
were made Of startling Importance and great
interest. The stone has been broken up and
placed 10 O retort, which has been subjected 10
the action Of heat A vspor was seen to issue
from the neck Of the retort and match being
applied, II ignited and burned brilliantly for
half an hour. II gave light fully equal 70 the
same amount Of coal-gas and emitted no odor
Of any kind The burned stone was then anal
ized, and found TO contain nfty per cent Of salt
peter, which, being removed, the residue was
excellent limel Here was indeed, discovery
A stone was found, existing In inexhsustible
quantities. aud obtainable ct very little cost,
which made gass as well aud freely as the best
Of coal which yielded fifty per cent. OF pure salt
peter, and which then was as good lime % could
be had anywhere. Additional experiments hav-
ing been performed, In presence Of the Superin-
tendent Of the gas works aud others, resulting
in confirmation Of the discovery, and arrange
ments have been made to experiment on the
manufacture Of gas from prairie stone. Aretort
and gasometer will be prepared at the gas works
and large quantity Of the stone submitted to
test which win leave no doubt Of the practi-
cal benefits growing out OF this unexpected
discovesy. The Chicago Stone Coal Mining
Company have, as II were, stumbled into aq
almost incalculable fortune. They own twenty
acres Of land filled with this trebly-valuable
stone. and suddenly advancing in value from
six or eight dollars : cord 10 forty or nfty dol
lars Q eordI'
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

THE TM MINES or TExKsoAL--The editor Of
The Los Angeles Star recently visited the Te-
mescal Tin mines. Three leads have been open
ed, oil Of which prospect we'll Says the Star
ION the first claim there has been made but one
opening where the Indians formerly obtained
their "medicine," and hence the name given 10
the lead; the Scotty claim has three openings;
aud on the Cajalco claim shaft has been sunk
10 the depth Of thirty-six feet; on the same
claim there are several other openings. This
and the Soosty claim are considered equally
riehj they have assayed ss high as 62A per cent.
Ia this locality there arc ten or twelve veins,
which have been prospeeted. and which are
considered to be we'll werth working. At pres.
eni, there ID no work In progress on the claims
the holders apparently waiting for purchasers
for certain Of their claims, to enable them ts
work the others. From view Of the country
surrounding these mines, we have no doubt but
that the numberless hills aud mounts, thrown
up 10 such wild confusion as far o. the eye can
reach, without, apparently, particle Of soil or
vegetation upon their bare ribs, are full Of min.
erals, Of one kind or other; We think 90, be.
cause they can bo Of no other possible use
and We are satisfied they were not erected 10
vain-except, indeed, they were intended .,
nurseries for rattlesnAkes and tarantulas, whlct
seem to have their headquarters here"
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

HUMAN PRosREss DouBTyuL---WillIAm O.
Prime, Of New York, delivered the annual ad.
dress al the late commencement of Princeton
College, N. J. His subject was "The Nineteenth
Century not so Good ~ II Seems" The object
Of che address was to suggest doubts whether,
all things considered, the age is 20 wonderfully
progressive as people imagine. There is much
force 10 his arguments. The speaker argued
That neither the press (the printed word) nor
the pulpit and forum (the spoken word) could
be depended upon 10 ensure the triumph Of
truth the first, because 1t is essentially COM
mercial institution, selfish, and ready to supply
. bad literature II good one failed to pay the
second, because reason 10 subverting faith, and
great errors are creeping into the character Of
the age. he further argued that there was no
inherent power In Truth Ia this world from
which any one might take any confidence for
the future. The old proverb, "Truth 10 great
and will prevail" the speaker said might be
true % prophecy relating to some distant fu-
ture, bat ss statement OF fact, that there was
prevailing power Ia Truth Ia the battles Of
tho world, be pronounced IL . falsehoOd. and
proceeded 10 show from history that Error.
mainly or almost invariably, has triumphsd
over Truth.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

FoREIGN NEws.-Dates form Liverpool arc
to the 2sth Of July.
In the engagement before MalaEzo, on The
10th aud l7th of July. the Neapolltans had $50
men put hors du combat GaribAldl attacked the
town Of Malaxxo. on the 25th Of July, with the
bayonet, and after desperate combat the Ne
apolitans retired to the citadel.
The statement that the whole Of Sicily had
been evacuated by the NeapOlitau troops 10 pre-.
mature.
TelegraphIc news was received at Genoa on
the 27th July that the Garlbaldians had suffered
great loss, aud that In the engagement at Ma
lazx0 Il was ascertained that Garibaldi himself
was wounded in the foot.
Garibaidi had ordered several inhabitants Of
the Malazxo TO be shot for having fought
against him.
A telegram dated Marsellles July 2eth, says
that letters have been received there from 81
cily, stating that McLsry had only evacuated
the outpost of the town Of Messina, and had
concentrated his army 10 the citadel. The re-
mander OF the troops, especially Col. Bessan's
division had been dispatched 10 CalabrIa.
The Paris Constitution, Of the 25th July, Ia
en- article signed by n. Grandquillo. announces
that Lord John Russell has authorized Lord
Cowly to come TO some understanding with
France respecting the expedition TO Syria. The
same paper says that oil the powers agree upon
the questiGn--the assent Of Turkey will neces-
sarily follow. IL only remains 10 determine
the basis OF general understanding among the
powers In order TO carry out The end which
they have In view.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

MoRB DIeoINos IN oREooN.-A esrrespon'
dent Of the British Colonist writing from the Rock
Creek mines, in Oregon, says that new and rich
diggings have been discovered on creek which
lies immediately on the road leading from Fort
Hope, and which was travelled over recently By the
Boundary Survey. Mr.. Meiggs, citizen 81 the
Dalles, came in recently, bringing with him about
fifty ounces Of dust, and returned Immediately with
a large stock OF goods and provisions. Price, Mil
Ter Co. are about TO all their goods At the
Dalles and Fort Colvie TO Rock Creek, as business
has become extensive at the latter place TO war
ing the Daes for the mines, and all reports speak
faVorably Of the prospect.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

SOLID REASONS yoR oPPosNa DoUoLAs.-Ths
following list exhibits the solidi,y Of the ress.
ons why there are papers in Massachusetts,
which support the Seeeder's Ticket;
The editor Of the Boston Post Is naval ON
Ger salary $4,000.
The editor Of the Salem Advocate is nava
oficer salary 1880.
The editor Of the Lowell Advertiser is post
master salary $4,000.
The editor Of the New Bedford Times is post
master salary $1,000.
The editor Of the Lawrence Sentinel is post
master salary $1,000.
The editor Of the Essex Democrat Is postmas
ter at 81 800.
The Greenfield Democrat has man in thC
custom house OF 81, 800.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

ARrEsIAN WILLS OF SANTA CLARA. - The
Artesian wells in Santa Clara valley, are among
the wonders of the country. Their number 10 three
hundred and eighteen; the amount OF water which
they pour out in twenty-four hours, probably not
less than two million gallons. They are from hfty
to four hundred feet deep. Only small portion OF
the valley yields artesian water. The two districts
may be divided by the following line, viz: COM
mencing at Mountain View six miles from Santa
Clara, on the San Francisco road, thence, south
eastward to the mountains. North Of the line,
artesian water is found south Of 1t little or none.
1t is said that one well was bored six hundred feet
deep, several miles south OF Santa Clara, without
finding water; but the person who gave me that
statement, could not mention the precise place
where, nor the person by whom, the well was bored
The boring Of srtesian wells in Santa Clara valley,
was commenced about 1858, and proved so success
full and beneficial, that there was grand fury to
have them. 1t was supposed at first, that there
was great subterranean lake under the lower part
of the valley, but this theory s now abandoned, and
the water is supposed to come from currents, or
subterranean streams. The depth Of the wells
varies greatly; one well has abundant water at
about one hundred feet; another not more than one
hundred yards distant has NO water short OF three
hundred.-Aha.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

A MINING Town OF THH OLD 6oRT.-A cor
respondent Of the Mountain Messenger writes On
reaching the town, Forks Of Poorman's, we found
at dusk Of evening, busy throng In the saloon,
some around the monte table, and others tripping
the light fantastic toe with the hurdy girls, who from
appearance, are doing a smashing business in that
section. On questioning an old acquaintance az 70
the amount the girls would collect theie. "Oh,
said he, mot less than 81 900. for myself have
paid them this week $50, and my partner Sl40."
So goes many miner--reckless Of the future, for.
getting the days Of adversy, and hattering himself
that his ounce day digging will last forever.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

THE KAAsoN wHY.-The San Jose Reporter
after two or three weeks deliberatOn, hoisted the
names Of Breckinridge and Lanel in about week
after the names were hauled down and afterwards
re hoisted without word Of explanation. This
course excited some SURPRISE but the whole matter
was subsequently explained by Mr.. w. d. Fish, the
publisher, in the following card:
To the Bseckiwidge and Lane Olab Of San Jose
Gentlemen-In consideration Of the sum Of hve
hundred dollars the Reporter hoisted the eolors OF
your champion. Also, in consideration OF this
small the proprietor, you well know, reserv.
ed to himself unconditional control Of the political
and local editorial management Of this journal.
The first issue gave general satisfaction, a. far as
il was in my power to ascertain. and the congrstu-
lsions received on the general tone Of that paper
gave me assurance that would meet your utmost
wishes. paid but little attention to the two fol-
lowing issues, supposing there was an error COM
mitted Il could be remedied, and little did think
you would hesitate TO fulhl your obligations on so
himsy pretense as that offered BY your committee.
In word this is the second time have raised the
names Of Breekinridge and Lane ON promises, and
they don't come down again until John Murphy, in
his official capacity, pulls them down. So gentle
men, come up to your agreement, or let Il alone.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

WOULDN'T PAr.-Three physicians were called.
at San Francisco, to examine the case Of a Mrs:
Peterson, as to lunacy. Counsel appeared for and
against the charge. The question arose as to who
should pay the physicians, and both parties declin-
ing 10 do 80, the case was dismissed. The payment
OF The LAWYERS fees was not discussed, from which
fact II is fair to presume that they obtained theirs
In advance.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29
A NEGRo SsuRREcrroS.--A dispatch from
New York. dated August 10th, aaYa:

a Nk0ko lN1Ukh4C1tON.-A utapaton A~1'
New York, dated August 10th, says:
A serious insurrection Of the negroes 81 Som
brero Guano island, has caused no little excite
ment among the merchants aud seafsElng peo-
pie interested in the guano buslness, both 10
Baltimore aud Petersburg, Va. The excitement
had attained such point that Captain Bell, oi
the Baltimore bark Warren, and Captain Bur
rail-, Of the schooner Emma Tuttle, Of New
Haven, had to interfere and imprison some Of
the insurrectionista The negroes on the Island
are hired at the rate Of 1l2 per month 10 dig
and load guano, and number two hundred. The
foreman desiring 10 make q visit made over bis
once 10 man named Snow, the first mate OF a
schooner named the Eastern Star, aud be being
. man Of energy and determination exercised
discipline over the negroes. They not liking
this framed q plan 10 murder him, and on the
cath Of July, M Stone was STOPPING on the
ground, one Of the negroes who bad been spe-
cially chosen for the purpose, hurled tremen.
dous lump ct his head, crushing his skull and
leaving him nearly lifeless. Considerable CON-
motion followed upon this among the whites.
The negro Who cOmmkted the atrooiouB deed
was Immediately arrested and placed on the
bark Warren, OF Baltimore, TO be taken to the
United States for trial. The arrest created
great excitement among the negroes, who rose
On npdsss aud took possession Of the island. The
white employees, who only numbered twelve,
were compelled to submit 20 the revolt through
fear Of the two hundred half savage negroes.
The negroes threatened to sink the Warren and
Emma unless the murderer was given up. Fiji
~ Irish hands were expected shortly from Rich
mond, fully armed, when the negroes would be
put down. Snow Was not dead on the 26th OF
July, but II was impossible for him to recover.
The negroes have refused ell offers 10 return to
work. They held possession Of the island and
we're doing just ~ they pleased, nobody daring
to say anything to them, and they declared
they would never yield until their comrade
was given up TO them BY the Captain OF the
Warren.
The schooner Emma Tuttle has arrived st
Petersburg, Va, from which these particulars
are gathered.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

SAN FuSCIsco CoNNTrTEE.-Ata meeting OF
the Administration County Committee Of San
Francisco, held on the evening Of the 3lst. res
olutions were adopted, by 9 vote Of ii 10 7, en-
dorsing Douglas aud johnson. The Douglas
men proceeded TO sppOr,iOn the county for the
prim ary election.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

OREGON ELEcrIOS.-Ths Secretary of State
Of Oregon has refused an election certificate TO
She'll. who was voted for, and received ma
jOriiy Of the votes cast In the State ct the late
election. The certificate Was refused on the
ground that there was no State law authorizing 6
an election for Congress. The State Legisla.
ture, which convenes during the coming month
will doubtless pass an act fixing the time for
electing Congressmen.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

MIssIssIPrT.-Tbe contest 10 Mississippi has
narrowed down TO Union and Disunion-Doug-
las and Breckinridge. The canvass commenced
at COrinth the Hon. D. N. Kenyon speaking
for the Democratic nominees, and Gov. kath-
ews for the SecederS
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

MASsLAuoHrER.--D. X. Rice, indicted for kill
ing John Stswsrs 10 Calavesss county, in Feb
ruary last, has been convicted Of manslsughter
and sentenced TO the State Prison for one year
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

IxMoRASrs.-Some fifty wagons. occupied
by about two hundred persons, have arrived in
Stockton within the past two weeks, across the
plains. They ell came BY way Of The Big Tree
route. which they report In nns condition, With
plenty OF grass aud water.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

SIsxIYoU CoUNTY.-A dispatch from Yreka,
dated August 18th, says, At a primary meeting Of
the Douglas Democrats held here last night, dele
gates were elected 70 the County Convention TO be
held on the 25th. The meeting adjourned with
three cheers for Douglas and Johnson. George +:
Price addressed large meeting Of the citizens Of
Hawknsville last night.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

VARIOUS odd and remarkable things turn ur
under the Investigations Of the Census Mar.
shais. In Philadelphia has been found an old
lady who has twenty-four daughteFs--twenty-
three Of them married and having families Of
their own. In the same city was found fami-
y consisting Of man, wife and twelve children,
and not one Of the whole able to read or write.
The Marshals report that such insta5ees are ex-
trsmely rare, especially among American fam
lilies.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

TEE Breekinridgs party 10 Indiana ID the hap
piest little party in the world. They have just
rot members enough 20 oil the Federal .ofiCes
% be given 10 the State, and they don't want
any more. They despise crowds, and noise,
and confusion, and any and everything vulgar.
They are select party, =aa are still wedding
out.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

NoxISATIoSs.-J. Ii. Moore and W. Van
voOrhies have been nominated BY the COnven.
lions Of their respective parties for Senator Of
the Third District, composed OF the counties Of
Alameda aud Santa Clara. Moore 10 for Doug.
las, and Van VOorhies for Breckinridge.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

DErERESoE DEKANDED.-The Prince Of Wales
is to travel 10 state ir the Colonies. Strict or.
ders have been given BY the Queen that he shall
be treated like herself in oil respects Nobody
can address the Prince until the Prince ad-
dresses him, and, as the royal scion is extreme.
y !aciturn, the conversations ct his receptions
are not likely TO be very brilliant
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

BouHD TO CLrMB.--We learn, says the Yreks
Union, that party intend making an effort to as
eend Mt Shasta, some day this week. Rev. Mr..
Ross, Mr.. Handy and Mr.. Tilden are Of the party.
The entire ascent Of this kissing monster, Is
an achievement only TO be accomplished by the
most continued and severe labor. The undertaking
is far more hazardous one than persons, not hay-
ing attempted the trip, can be made to believe.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

TIE EARL or woRCEsrEE's STEAn EEunn.-
II is stated that the grave Of The Earl Of Wor-
cester. who was buried In The times Of Henry
VIII, is 10 be opened for the purpose Of ascer-
tanning whether Il contains the model OF :
steam engine invented By him and buried win
him
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

HoS JouS W. NoELL, member Of Congress
from Missouri, who was charged with going for
Breckenridge, il out In most formidable ad-
dress for Douglas and johnson.
The Nevada Democrat. [volume] (Nevada, Calif.) 1854-1863, 1860-08-29

FHosr IN PLuMAs.--The Plumas Argus, Of th'
18th inst, says: Last Monday morning furnished
us, in and about Quincy, with . sharp frost. W.
noticed it's effect on potatoes, beans, and vines n
exposed positions, but understand the wheat crop Il
out of the reach OF Jacks fingers.