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NO. 225.
MISCELLANEOUS READING.

Mock NAVAL BATrLE.-The Rochester Ex-
press gives the following sketch of one Of
the performances on Lake Erie on the occa-
sion of the anniversary of Perry's victory:
There was some delay in getting out the
to commence the mock naval battle. An i'm
meuse crowd lined the banks of the lake,
and occupied every fence and housetop, be-
sides all the carriages that could be drawn
| near enough to afford view. The entire
crowd in the city seemed to have concentra-
ted at this point Probably nothing so diff
ticult of satisfactory execution could have
been placed upon the programme, but under
the direction of the Committee, guided by
the charts of DR.. Parsons and Capt. Champ
lin, the real battle was faithfully represent
ed in the mimic fray. The vessels were tow
ed out by tugs; took the proper position and
the firing commenced. Very soon the fleet
was enveoped in smoke, which the light
wind was slow in clearing away. The Law
renee, as when disabled in the real battle.
fell behind after time, and the little boat
passed over to the Niagara, representing the
perilous voyage Of the heroic commander
The boat passed under the larboard side Of
the Niagara, and was lost to the view in
the smoke Very soon, however, the Mag
ara hauled up, and passed through the Brit
ish fleet, delivering, as she did so, her iircnp-
on them in rapidly succeeding broadsides-
first upon the Detroit and Queen, and next
into the Lady Provost. Then, when the De
tro:t and Queen Charlotte, unable TO sustain
the fight, struck their colors, the Scorpion
overhauled the escaping Little Belt, and the
Trip chosed and captured the Chippewa
This chased the contest. A remarkable coin
cidence occurred in matter for which the
Committee could not we'll be held response
ble The wind in the actual contest was
light at the commencement, but freshened to-
ward the close. In the mock battle OF yes
terday, the elements were singularly propi.
tious-the wind at first being feeble, fresh
ing and gathering strength as the fight pro-
gressed. Nearly every detail was faithfully
presented in the mimic show, and the tens
Of thousands who witnessed it were undoub-
ted!y we'll satisfied. Nothing Of the kind was
ever before attempted in the West, and those
under whose direction it was accomplished
are certainly deserving of much credit.
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TOUCH E,
NFgcHaEr' TAILOR, SO King Street

rs now receiving very large and choice as
| sortmen, Of all the various kinds OF GOODS
usually kept in a first class Merchant Tailoring
and I;entiamcn's Furnishing Establishment
Thankful for the very liberal patronage already
bestowed, = continuance is respectfully solicited.
Uniform and small profts-quick and safe re-
turns. sep ii
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C,UpEN PHOSPHATE OF LIME.--C. i. DE-
y Drrc's No. | AMMoSIATED SurER Pu0S-
pgATr o. L,ME. in store and ;or sale by
sen THOMAS PERRY.
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lz.59~ \ CARD TO YOUNG LADIES AND
GENTLEHEN-Th subscriber will send free q
,Lo,4,y 10 al who desire it, the Recipe and dircc
tions for making Il simple Vsgeta5le Boim, that
viii, in from two to eight days, remove Pimphs,
Elotches Tan, Frechies. Sallowness and all impn-
rites aud roaghncss of the Skin, leaving the same
A. Nature intended il should be-soH c(e"",
sslooth, and heont;Jm. Those desiring the Recipe,
with full Instructions and advice, will please call
on or address with return postage.)
JAS. T. MARSHALL.
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A. MEXICAN GUANQ the richest ever
~. brought 20 this market. for sale ny
scnl2 JAS. c. NEVETT.
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TAIR NETTs.-Silk, Chenille, Worstcd, Tin
I'll sci. Zephyr, and Bead Hair Netts, made Of
any material and of any color, at the shortest no
tiae. NJ C. C. BERRY'S,
ang % 72, King street.
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!JSI HECElNED 4 IOt OF z
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NE EERGS hMMONiATED SUPER PHOS-
IL Plate OF LINE, the genuine article, for
81, +, JAS. c. NETETT
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LENANDRIA CITY s.X leE cc-t. STUN
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY 18th.
Exhibition at the Catholic Academy.

The distribution of premiums to the
scholars of the Academy of Notre Dame took
place yesterday, in the basement OF the Catho'
lie Church, in the presence of a large assem-
bloge of people. The exercises commenced
with an opening address, admirably read by
little Miss Katy Bayay Then followed
dialogue, spoken 10y Misses r. McEvoy. X.
Baylay. A. Ingle NJ Gage, c, Reyes. E. Co.
yillaud, NJ. Lawson, F. Singer, j. Marony, T.
Rohr, NJ. Hyams, NJ. Fount, L, Geddes and
S. McQuaid. Among these little girls were
French and Spanish as well as Yankees
During the rendering of this dialogue, there
were several proverbs read, two by little
black-eyed Spanish girls, in their own liquid
lauguage-two in piquant French and two
or three more in our own sterling English.
After this followed the "Siege of Grena-
da." drama in two acts. (original.) Person
ages Aben Hassan, Moorish King. NJ. Skid
more; Ferdinand King Of Spain, l. Hodge
Boabdil, son Of Aben Hassan, A Butsch; Don
Juan de Vera, Christian Ambassador, L. Boul
ware; Abdallah, Moorish Prime Minister, j
Mcguire Santon, Moorish Prophet, L. Tay
lor; Two Moorish Knights, T. OBrien and A
Slattery Moorish Minstrel, K. Mahony Isa
bella, Queen of Spain, NJ Parrish Ayesha
Mother of Boabdil, 5. Skidmore Morayma
Wife of Boabdil, X. MeEvoy; Zoraya. wife o
Aben Hassan, Z. O'Bden; Maria. Christian
captive, X. Mahony; Dona Inez and Dona
Catalina, Maids of Honor, G. Henry and S
Powell; Fora and Fatima, Moorish Maids oi
Honor. M Phillips and NJ. Butsch. Atten-
dants, knights, DC.
This drama was we'll written and effective.
ly played. Between the scenes the specta
tors were enivened with excellent music.
both vocal and instrumental After this.
came the distribution of premiums, the list
being too long for our present space.
After the distribution of premiums, beau.
tiful Valedictcry was read by Miss Skidmore,
The exercises closed 10y the singing Of two
songs, The dearest spot Home" and Many
in one" by the young ladies.
Rev. Father Slattery addressed few ap
prOprate remarks to the pupils, and the au>
dience retired, having spent very delightful
season.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

TELEGRAPH MATTERs.-On Tuesdtv. the
Alta Telegraph Line was enioined by the
State Line, from sending telegraphic des-
patches between San Francisco and Sacra-
mento The injunction says the Alta, was
granted by the United States Court, in suit
pending against them for using the Morse in
strument, which the State Line had bought
the exclusive control of, in this State. The
matter Will probably be settled by a consoli-
uation OF The two companies, and may even
;u"ee IN me combination Of all the telegraph.
,I ,I c0mnipuhies IN the State, save and except
the Overland Telegraphic Companies.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

ROAD FROM RED BLUFF TO HONEY LAKE
AT meeting held at Red Bluff on the 7th
instant for the purpose of receiving the
report of the Committee sent out to view the
route for road from that place to Honey
Lake Valley, Committee of eight was ap.
pointed to solicit subscriptions for the build
ing of the contemplated road, and also to
employ person to superintend the work
The road will intersect the Honey Lake and
Marysville Wagon Road, twenty-five miles
from Honey Lake. The work will commence
as soon as possible
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

The SLAVE TRADE-Mr Gwin, in the U.
5. Senate, offered an amendment to the Navy
Appropriation bill, requiring the President
to ask of the British Government treaty
stipulation that Africans captured in slave
ships by that Government should be returned
to Africa and if this was refused that the
present treaty in regard to the suppression
of the slave trade should be abrogated. The
amendment was lost. 1t was stated that the
British were in the habit of holding such
eaptives nominally as apprentices, but really
as slaN es in English colonies
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

HoRsEs STOLEN -Four horses were stolen,
Wednesday night, from the ranch of Charles
Low, of this city, on the South side of the
Yuba river. man, on the ranch, missing
them in the morning pursued the tracks be-
ing quite plain, in the direction of Bear river.
Arriving at Dry Greek, he found two of the
animals on the road, they having been left for
some unknown reason. He had them taken
care of, and at last accounts was still in pur-
suit Of the thieves
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

FrREMEN's ELECTION IN TmBUcroo.-At a
meeting of the Rescue Hose Co. No. |, of
Timbuctoo, held on Monday evening last,
July 9th, the following named gentlemen
were elected officers for one year: Foreman,
d. J. Desmond; First Assistant, VIM. II.
Mayon; Second Assistant, VIM. NJ Jefferds
Secretary, stephen a. Douglass; Treasurer
Samuel Hoffman; Finance Committee, Jacot
Dutford, James Edgar and Timothy Peters
On the same evening an election was held
by the Department for Chief and Assistant
Engineers, when Jack Clark was elected
Chief, and c. B. Simonds Assistant.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

GRAFTON AT THE DISTRICT FAIa.-The Board
of Managers of the Northern District Agri-
cultural Society have been fortunate enough
to secure the promise of the Rev. I. Starr
King to deliver the Annual Address before
the Society. Mr.. King is one of the great
orators of America, and we expect to see such
an audience to hear him as was never before
assembled in Marysyille.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13
The MarysviIIe Explorers.
ABOVE GENOA, CARSON VALLEY,
Julv 5th 1850


July 9TH, 1860.
EplroR DExocaAr:- :-Adrift on the desert
Having freighted the last mule and wejghed
the picket pins for voyage of discovery,
am seated at our first camp from Carson City
for few random thoughts, suggested by our
trip thus far.
l arrived at our camp near Virginia City
on the eve of the 2d inst, to join the mem
bers Of the Black Rock expedition remain
ing on this side, for our long contemplated
southern trip.
This was my first trip over the Yuba Gap
route, and found it far preferable to any
ro ute have yet travelled.
The Washoe Mines,
had not time or opportunity to examine
minutely; but from the little that saw of
the mines, the information could gain from
reliable men at Virginia and Carson. and
more than ALL the unmistakable indications
of the surrounding hills, l am satisfied that
there lie buried amid Natures unexplored
vaults untold treasures of mineral that, when
discovered and brought to light by the un-
tiring energy of the Anglo-Saxon race, will
not only change the very face of nature here,
but will send a golden stream of wealth
along the valleys and hillsides of our own
California. But, at present, with all the
labor and capital applied here, comparative
ly little is known to a demonstration regard
ing these mines, except in a few favored To-
calities
Farming in Carson Valley.
The agriculture of this section has many
drawbacks A few small valleys contain all
the land that may really be SAID to be adapt
ed to the pursuits of husbandry, and even in
these comparatively favored spots vegetation
has such a life struggle with inclement skies
and nipping frosts that the harvest cannot
arrive to that abundant fullness that would
satisfy the expectation ofa California farmer.
l saw to-day, corn, potatoes and barley in
progress of growth. and to my surprise, with
the exception Of prcdominance of the GEL
loV kind, of corn, they seemed to have
breasted the season very well.
The Fourth in Carson City
Was duly observed in an old fashioned
turnout of the military and benevolent or
deIs with citizens The oration was deliver
ed by our friend, Charley Bryan, and was
highly spoken of by those who heard it,
A Shooting Affair
Came of just before sundown, by way of
variety. Cause: woman and wine mingled,
perhaps, with little lager beer patriotism
A brilliant display of fireworks at night
closed the out door exercises of the Fourth
at Carson, but an impromptu aurora borealis,
which commenced Immediately after the last
rocket had exploded in the air. laid all at
tempts of man at Examinations so far in the
shade as to be the grand affair of the evening
1t was one of those dreamy nights, neither
moonlit nor dark, in which the calm sereni-
ty of the skies and the balmy breath of
dewey spring prepare the mind to appreciate
nature in her Sunday clothes Commencing
a little west of north, it shot up towards the
zenith with great brilliancy and all the varie.
gated tints of the rainbow j. Z. S.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

BURGLARS AT ONION VALLEY-The hotel at
Onion Valley, Plumas county, was broken
into on the night of the 18th inst. and robbed
We are not informed as to the amount taken.
On the same night the burglars made at
tempts to break into several other houses in
that place but without success.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

GREAT March AGAINST r1ME.-The weu
known horse Morg Miller will go in harness
ten miles for $1,000. against time, at the Park
this afternoon at o'clock. Admission to the
track free. As the weather is cool and the
road entirely free from dust, everybody who
can get away from business will probably
ride out to the Park this afternoon.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

MARYsvILLIANs AT BALTlMoRE,-A letter
from Isaac Glazier just received in town,
states that he and Henry Gilman and D. c.
Benham were just on the point of starting to
Baltimore, in order to be present at the Ma
tional Democratic Convention. at the 18th of
June. No doubt they enjoyed themselves on
so interesting an occasion.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

CONTESTED SEATS IN CoNGREss.-Th con-
tested seats yet to be decided are that of
Sickles (Dem.) of New York, and Anderson
of Kentucky, (American,) whose seat is con-
tested by Col. Chrisman, Dem, } and former
Representative from the district and Messrs
H. Winter Davis and j. Morrison Harris, the
American members from Baltimore, Mary
land.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13
CAMP ON WALKER's RIVER.


Here we are in the valley of Walkers
river, with its luxuriance of grass affording
such forage for our animals as is necessary to
enable them to endure the fatigue of the long
journey before us.
We left Genoa, yesterday, and Travelled
over low mountain spurs most of the distance
to this place. Our last nights camp was on
the East Fork of Carson.
l was surprised to find in this valley
thousands of fine American cattle The In
dians have not been troublesome along this
route, and are reported to be well disposed.
We are now travelling in two divisions,
but will probably be all together in couple
of days The party all in good health.
Hoping in some way to make amends for
this dry and tiresome style before the trip is
over, l will close with the hope of indul-
genee from editor and readers. J. S.
DIsuNGU1sHED VIsroR-The unauthenti.
Gated rumor, says the Alta, for some time
past, prevalent to the effect that Vice Presi-
uNi' DlechehrlueSe contemplated NlslC TO
California, turns out to be correct. In COM
pany with Senator Latham, Mr.. Brecken-
ridge was to come by the overland mail pia.
Ell Paso, and may be expected to arrive here
on the 25th inst Il was their intention to
leave New York on or about the first of the
present month. This information was re-
ceived by gentleman of San Francisco via.
the last overland mail.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

FRANCE AND SOUTHERN ITALY-The Paris
correspondent of the London Times, writing
May 29th, says:
1t is hard to say whether the success of the
Garibaldi Expedition would be viewed with
satisfaction or not at the Court of the Tuil-
cries. The independence of Sicily would,
doubtless, involve the overthrow of the Bour-
bon throne in Naples, and perhaps that of
the Papal Government; but If any doubt ex>
lists as to the real wishes of the Court of the
Tuileries, apparently there is none at the
Court of the Palais Royal. The many per-
sons who have the honor to share the couti-
dence os his Imperial Highness Prince Ma
poleon, and who profess to speak his senti-
ments very frankly, point to Rome as the
future capital of the vast Italian Kingdom Of
his father law Whether the Pope is to
remain in the Eternal City as spiritual chief,
while Victor Emanuel rules all Italy as tenn
pora sovereign, on the plan of the japanese
Government, or whether he follows the Abbe
Michon's suggestion, and retires to Jerusa-
lem, is not stated.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

SELLING our-Steil d Wehn are selling
out their entire stock of fine clothing and
furnishing goods at New York prices. See
advertisement.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

SACRAMENTO, according to the census now
being taken indicates population of neatly
10000.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

TUE Democrats of Florida have nominated
Gen. John Milton Governor, and r. b. Hill.
ten for Congress.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

Ok the 18th ult, there was a great demand
in New York for Washoe silver and Califor-
MIA gold bars, with spirited competition
amongst buyers
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

GARIBALDI LEAGUE.-A meeting of the cit
liens Of New York convened on the 10th ult.,
TO organize an association to act in concert
with the Italian league" for the purpose of
extending aid to Garibaldi
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

LA MOUNTAIN, the @ronaut, has construct
ed balloon over seventy feet high, and is
making ascensions with it in the northern
part Of New York.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

A young lady on Long Island proposes to
run foot race with any young man under
q, in Brooklyn, the distance being one mile
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

The Stockton Argus fears that much dam.
age was done to the crops by the late rain.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

Six young ladies of Reading Pa, have re-
nounced the world and taken the veil, with
oil the solemn and impressive ceremonies of
the Catholic Church
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

A NOTE OF WARXING FROM THE THUNDER
ER."-The London Times has leading edi-
torial uttering note of warning to crowned
heads. 1t says;
If the continental sovereigns are not taught
wisdom by the events which are now passing
in Europe, neither would they be persuaded
though one rose from the dead. On every
side ancient thrones are tottering, and regal
mantles are being dragged in the dust. So
far from the legitimacy of a sovereign's rights
being safeguard to them, it is perhaps a
positive disadvantage. The people of Cont
mental Europe seem to be inspired with the
belief that nothing good is to be expected
from one of the old families. Though repub'
licauism is Tor time in allegiance, though
the principle of monarch was never more
generally accepted than now, yet it appears
to be felt that new dynasty, or at any rate
an old dynasty under newly conferred pow
ers, is necessary for the good government Of
a country.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13

Pacific RAILwAY.-The managers of the
Pacific Railway Company in Missouri are
says the Republican, putting large portions
Of the road under contract for immediate
construction. From Syracuse westward city
five miles the rails are being laid down The
road bed as far on as Kansas City will be put
under contract 10th instant and by the end
of the summer it is expected that the road
will be opened for travel all the way to Kan
sas City. Passengers can then be set down IN
that place in sixteen hours from st. Louis.
The company has lately paid olfa debt due
in Europe, amounting TO some 100000 ana
received the securities upon a portion OF Its
lands hypothecated for that purpose. Mr..
Adolphus Meier, who is about to visit Europe
will be commissioned to negotiate for rails
sufficient to iron the whole route to Kansas
City, and this, it is believed, will be done.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-07-13
Farming in Carson Valley.
The Fourth in Carson City

Was duly observed in an old fashioned
turnout of the military and benevolent or
ders, with citizens The oration was deliver
ed by our friend, Charley Bryan, and was
highly spoken of by those who heard it.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-11-22
DANIELS, EDITOR,
'iP On, Tow a:
EXCHANGE.

A great cry is raised just now about
the high price Of exchange, and it is all
attributed to the disuuion cry at the
South. High prices for exchange have
been looked for by those who study finan-
cial affairs. Prices arc high, not on &C.
count of the furry at the South, but be-
cause the country is flooded with hest
Of irrcdcemable Illinois and Wisconsin
currency For the specie, exchange can
be got now for less than one per cent
We urged the adoption Of the amend
mcnt 70 our general banking law, because
we hoped it would help to drive out these
Illinois aud Wisconsin shinplasters.
There is not bank in either State that
prctends to redeem it's bills 10 specie.
We hope that the Illinois legislature
which is.about to meet will pass some
Law that will place their bauk rags on u
good basis, If they don't do it, the pee
While such bills circulate We shall nee
but very little Iowa money, for when it
is worth three to Eve cents on the dollar
more than our common currency, it will
all be sent home for the specie.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-11-22
Some very Alarming Stories spoiled..Let.

Some very Alarming Stories spolled'.iese.
ter fipa Hoo. JoAa II Dotss'
The following extract Of prlvste. let.
Ter from Hon. John N. Bolts, shows nov
much reliance is to be placed o. some OF
the alarming reports that reach Us ITO"
the South: .a..
RICHMOND, Va, Nov, ieoo;
MY DIAR--: Tue letter pu0lis0'
ed in the Herald from this place, in 70.
gard to the feeling and condition OF
things in this State are fabulous and M
founded to the last degree. There IS
nothing in the world going on here, rel
.tive to raising and ar,ning aud drilling
troops, that would not have occurred had
there been no election a. all-evcn to
the eucampment and parade Of C valry IN
this vicinity, which was gotten up last
spring for the purpose of getting up an
"tspru de corps" and which broke up
last night, and all have returned to their
homes and daily avocations-yet it is an
nounced by the correspondent OF the
Herald, among thousand and one other
stories, equally as unfouDded, that 1t was
a preparation for war, growing out OF the
election of Lincoln. Virginia is sound
to the core on the Union question, and
has no idea of being hitched to, or drag.
gcd into any movement that looks like
one of dissolution. l am truly and sim
cerely yours, JOHN NJ. BUTTS.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1860-11-22

neA-We publish On our first page an
abstract Of all the votes cast in this
county at the late election. TIE vote
for the Democratic electors was not re-
turned by the trustees Of Cover and
Dayton townships, aud from the latter
the vote for Samucls was not returned,
but We have given the vote as cast. The
law relating to the ballots for Presiden-
tial electors, says, "and each ballot shalt
contain the name Of at least one inhab.
"itant Of each Congressional district in.
ito which the State may be divided, aud
"against the name of each person shall
BE- desi guated the number of the con-
''gressional district to which he belongs. :"
The Democratic tickets gave the names
Of four Presidential electors, but did not
say anything about the district to which
they belonged. There vas no return
made from Pennington of the vote on the
general banking law, which we think
must have been an oversight, and it
seems as it there must have been mis-
take in Cover in this respect, but per.
haps not