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The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-11-08

~ order to.introduce their Nursery to the
favorable notice of the citizens Of Preble
Co., (for whose benefit it was gotten up, af
ter witnessing the man; failures of the Trees
furnished from abroad,) the h-oprietors viii
offer their stock, this Fall and next SpriEg.
at greatly reduced prices; o reduction Of rs
to so per cent, on Tree Pedlers' prices will
be made considering quality of the Trees
They invite persons visiting Eaton, who wish
to set Orchards, OF are lovers Of luscious
Fruit, to call and examine their stock, be-
fore purchasing elsewhere, as they will take
great pleasure in showing them over their
grounds; and they have no doubt but that
the pleasure will be mutual.
Their stock, ready for market, consists Of
10000 Apple, 5000 Peach, 1900 Pear,
(both dwarf and standard 1900 Cherry, all
trim and beautiful Trees, and Of >fAe most
hardy and best varieties Of choice Fruit--se-
lected with great care and expense-adaptcd
TO this climate. Also, q large collection Of
Gooseberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, and
Currant bushes, Strawberry and Rhubarb
plants, Grapevines, and other Garden Fruits,
usually found, in Nurseries.
Terms, In the main, Cash-as they make
no debts, or extends no creds, other than on
the individual responsibility Of tho partner
noking them. Eaton, August "a, 1860. n
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-11-08
Beets that Beat ALI

We have in our Office two of the
largest beetS that ever graccd an
editors sanctum, they were present
ed to US by Mr.. Benjamin Myers of
Camden. They both weigh the
enormous weight of thirty-fve
pounds, the largest of the two
weighs eighteen pounds. They
are without exception the largest
bects that we ever saw. We have
saw big beets before but these beets
beat all other beets for size, in fact
they beat our time for large beets.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-11-08

Jnundice, Fcrr md Ague, Gcnsal
DeJilitg, and all Diseases arising
from a Disorcd Stomach, LiVeT,
or BolrelS,
Is used and recommended By leading Ply
sicians of the country, and oil who'tuy 1t pro-
nounce it valuable.
DR.. James l.. Leepcrc writes from NavH-
rec, Stark county, Ohio. 'thc Bltters arc
highly praised BY those suffering from lndi-
g%estion, Dyspepsia and Liver complaint.
f. s. Davis, Postmaster at Nilliamsport:
Ohio, saws, they gre great sSSttactipn.
use them myself, having taken cold, become
PROSTATE and lost my appetite. 1t. relieved
me, and I can recommend it with. graf Vi.
surance of its merits
Dr. VIM. NJ. Kerr, of Rogersville, Indiana,
writes us that they arc the most valuable
medicine offered. He has recommended
them with great success, and with them
made several cures Of bad cases Of Palpita
ton Of the Heart and General Debility
Thomas Sanford, Esq, writes US . long
letter, under date Of May 4th, 1860: He
was much reduced, having been affected Tor
three years with great nervous ability, palpi.
tation of the heart, Of the most severe
and prostrating character; after 'using!a
few bottles ! was completely restcrel, and
am now in robust health"
George w. Hoffman says he was afflicted
with Rheumatism for twenty years, in al its
various shapes, and at the date Of his letter
he had been two years wcil-thc Bittcrs az
fecting q cure when several Physicians At
tended him could do him no good. lie SAYS,
"for RHEUMATISM, Dyspepsia, Liver Com.
plant, and Kidney Affection or Dropsy; it il
a specific, certain remedy" And such is
the new from all quarters. of the country.
1t is sold by most dealer; in medicines
price IS cents per bc.,ia.
j. \. HARRIS & CO,
Proprie:.,gs for the Western States,
Cincinnati, O.,
Pon SALE By
I J. p. Brookins & Son, Eaton. OIio; I. p.
Simmons, Fairhaven; Isaac Johnson, IVES:
Alexandria S. w.. RicEcy, New Paris
Robert Wright, Troy; Peter Jacobs, Homil-
ton, September G, 1860. mostly
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-11-08
The ladies often ask the ques'

ua-The ladies often askthc ques'
ton, where shall I 60 to buy my
dry goods? We answer, at O. &
W. Minors Store. You will find
the largest, choicest and cheapest
stock in Eaton, with polite and
gentlemanly attendants to serve
you. \ They have lately been re-
ceiving a large stock Of new dry
goods, and from the crowds we al
ways see there, they must be doing
a "land Office business. Call in
and see, ladies'.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-11-08
.r CHEAP AND CHOICE
FRUIT TREES
. o n . A l. e
DENIsToN & MowHINEY,

NVKSEhIMEN,
Corner Of Walnut and High Sts., Eaton, o.
James Denison, Contracting Partner, resi-
dence West High St, near the Nursery.
L.. X. McWhinney, indianapolis, Indiana.
The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1860-11-08
I

MARRIED. On the first inst. BY n. Dunn
ESQ, at the residence Of DR.. J. B. Welsh in
Eaton, Mr.. WILLIAM H. RTDEyouR to Miss
MARY ANN IRIcE, both of Monroe Township.
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Roads and Road ovrrseers.

MESsRs. EDITORS VIII YOU be so good as
to call public attention, as well as that of Road
Overseers, to the state of the roads and bridges
between Cherokee and Columbia Hill. The
former are bad, and the latter wretched. Indeed,
for the distance of one mile, and Just between
two fine saw-mills, where lumber is abundant,
there are three or four small bridges that have
become really dangerous; and the wonder is,
that ere this, some poor fellow or innocent horse
has not had his legs or neck broken by falling
through them. SUBSCRIBER.
UWe have already spoken of the dilapidated
condition of the roads and bridges alluded to by
Subscriber" His statement is nothing exag-
gerated. There can be no question about the
neglect of duty incompetency of the Road
Overseer of that district, as well as some Others
to whom we have heretofore addressed ourselves
Up the country for distance of at least ten
miles, and down it over twenty, with the two
honorable and refreshing exceptions of Judge
Stidger's and David Woods districts, the roads
and bridges are sadly out of repair. One of the
Overseers, when reminded of his dereliction OF
duty, opened correspondence with us, and, like
Jack Easy, undertook to "argue" the question,
Now, we say to him, and all other Overseers who
have been similarly remiss, let the pen alone
and turn your attention to the axe, pick and
shovel. Repair the roads, mend the bridges, Oh
resign your positions. If you don't, we'll pub
lish your names, and make an example of you.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

STRANGE PHENoMENoN-Within the last
week, the strange phenomenon has been re-
marked in several places, remote from one
another, of the water rising in springs, and
percolating from embankments, where pre-
viously the earth was dry, gravelly aud bak-
ed. We have ourself seen several places
where this natural wonder has exhibited it
self, along the San Juan and Marysville road.
One point is near the top of the hill beyond
Woods Bridge, and another on the hillside
just beyond SweetIand. These points are
between ten and twelve miles apart. We
have also been informed of several other
places, where the same remarkable phenom-
ena were noticed.
What does this denote7 Are the bowels
of the earth moved by some volcanic action,
which is to burst forth in eruption one OF
these days, to our amazement and discom6-
ture ? Who can explain the mystery?
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29
EDWARD E. MArr1soS-Tbe genius whose

EDWARD E. MATTIsoN.-The genius whose
name heads this article has fame already
worldwide, justly acquired by the applica-
tion of hydraulic force to mining. Other
editorial pens have paid splendid tributes to
the genius of Mattison for the impetus he
has given to mining by one important dis
discovery. But his fame will not rest on
that one alone though it is of Importance to
rank him among the benefactors Of his race.
Mattison is born genius. His strong, ac-
tive intellect delights in novel applications of
power. At present he resides at Omega in
this county, and is continually astonishing
his fellow miners with ingenious contrivan-
ces for saving labor. He has derrick
which rs worked by water power and which
has been seen to lift a boulder weighing six
tons easily and quickly. The apparatus is
so complete as to be easily worked by a boy.
A model has been sent to the State fair for
exhibition. By another application of the
same power he picks down hard banks
Steel bars are used which when struck into
the bank have a prying motion. ;, The bars
work from a movable platform. Mr.. Matti-
son has still another ingenious contrivance
for picking chips and sticks from the water,
preventing them from getting into the hy-
draulc pipe. These Inventions are all use
ful in the highest degree, and cannot fail to
add to the reputation of Mr.. Mattison as an
inventor-Neuddd Journal
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

PLENTY OF THEM-We have now in Neva-
da county FIVE newspapers. In short time
a sixth will be issued from the Journal of
fee, to advocate the claims ofthe Breckinridge
and Lane Democracy. In the city of Neva-
da there is one daily-the Transcript--with
the direct promise of tri-weekly from the
Democrat Office next Tuesday, and an OBJ
scure intimation from the Journal, that it
will soon follow suit. The Nevadans are fond
of reading but it is questionable whether
they can afford living support TO so many
papers, issued SO many times during the
week. We shall probably have Welsh pa
per in San Juan, whilst it is stated that
preparations are on foot for the publication
of weekly at Orleans Flat, of which r. B.
Moyes, Esq, is to be the editor. With all
these different journals, to read, ours should
certainly become an intelligent people.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29
IMPROVED FLUME-DuNyING's UNDERcuR-

IMPROVED FLUME-DUNNING's UNDERcUR-
RENT.-Saturday last, in company with Mr..
George McHardy, of this place, we had the
curiosity to visit Willow Creek, at point south
east of Fosters Bar, to witness the operations
'of fume erected by the latter gentleman, after
a manner somewhat novel, and entirely peculiar
to himself, with Dunning's Undercurrent at
tached. We shall attempt to describe it.
The, e,creek for several miles above, and partic-
ularly where it spreads out a wide surface,
is filled-in some places othe depth of twenty
'or thirty feet-with rich deposits of sand and
gravel, borne down by the waters from an exten-
sire ehydraulcmining section along the hill-sides.
The object of Mr.. McHardys improvement isito
catch the gold from these deposits, or tailings,
when the rainy season sets in, and the volume
of water is sufficient IN the bed of the creek to
set them in motion. At point nearly mile
below Garden Valley, where the mountains close
in, and have narrowed the canon to limit of
about 60 feet across, Mr.. McHardy has erected
"a staunch and permanent dam, u feet high.
Already the tailings have lodged against this
dam, and filed it in to level with the topmost
log. Anticipating this result, two oblique wings
from the banks on either side, are constructed,
which direct the water through a shoot, II feet
wide, directly over the center of the DAM I'M
mediately beneath this shoot, is placed one OF
Dunning's Undercurrents. This consists of a
series of parallel iron bars or 10 feet in length
about half-inch apart, over which the largest
portion of the water dashes, and is permitted to
escape. Beneath the Undercurrent is trans
verse sluice twelve feet wide, into which the gold
drops, with portion of sand and fine gravel,
and sufficient amount of water to form two
distinct currents, one to the right and the other
to the left which flow into two other slIices each
l4O feet in length, laid with blocks, between the
interstices of which are deposits of quicksilver,
to catch and retain the gold. These sluices also
contain cross-bars of iron, or "rilles, to break
the force of the waters.
This, as we have said, is the invention of Mr..
McEardy, and appears to be most complete
and simple structure for the purpose designed.
Thecost attending it is trifing, in proportion to
the benefits expected to be derived. 1t is an i'm
provement that can be adapted to any locality
where there is an outlet for water. The dam, m
all cases. will be found to furnish sufficient fall
and the only care and attention required, is to
make periodical cleanup of the boxes.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

CAMPToNvILLE.-On a clear day, we of
North ST. John can direct our gaze towards
the mountain-tops, in north east direction,
and see the red and ragged banks surround
ing Camptonville, quite plainly. The Camp
tonvillans have only to look down through
the vista of eight miles, with hills and for
ests skirting either side, to behold the white
cottages, and glowing sun on the water res
ervoirs of North ST. John. In the respect of
sightseeing the advantages between the two
places is mutual. At the present time,
Camptonville derives principal portion of
its trade and support from the mining camps
surrounding it, aad on account of the posi-
ton it occupies with reference to the travel
by team, to some of the larger mountain
towns beyond it. The gold in its immediate
dggings, has been pretty much all extracted
and the auriferous wealth which remains to
it, is unfortunately contained in that por-
tion of earth upon which the town is situa-
ted. The miners have piped and digged so
close to some of the residences, as to render
their permanency a little unsafe; and the on
ly thing which remains to be done, is to re-
move the town, bodily, to some other place,
or incontineutly abandon the mines. Insuch
dilemma, it remains with her people to de
pursue.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29
Our Mining Resources.

We heard the remark, a day or two ago, by
gentleman of learning and mining expert
ence, who had visited nearly every portion of
the State, that Nevada county stood first and
pre-eminent for her auriferous deposits.
This fact is evidenced IN her fourishing
towns, her vast ditch, fume, and sluice i'm
provements, as well as her rapidly augment
ing population. Her.mines, although every
where denoting wealth, industry and pros
perity; although countless in number, and
scattered over an area of hundreds of square
miles; are scarcely prospected as yet. The
few spots now worked, bear meagre COM
parison to the ground which yetremains un-
broken. There is Gordon of hills, sue
cession of ravines, "a limitless extent Of gold
bearing soil, where the pick nor shovel have
ever delyed-known to be rich-known to be
teemng with gold-and which, some day,
not far remote, it is to be hoped, will yield
up its treasures to the labor which, alone, is
needed to develop them. This labor, how
ever, must be set on foot foot and stimulated
by capital. Capital is now the only thing we
need. Let themouied manwho desires to make
profitable investments, come amongst US
Every dollar judciolsly expended will bring
a four fold return. The experiment has
been tried, over and over again; and in al
most every instance where the amount in
vested has been commensurate with the
work undertaken, a successful result has at
tended the venture. There need be no mis-
take about the selection of proper ground.
The indications now so well known by
all practical miners, and which have been
reduced by experience to an invariable rule,
in pointing out and determining where gold
exists, need not long be searched after in
this country. They abound in thousands of
places. Money, enterprise, labor, VIE repeat,
are alone required to develop this wealth.
When the former becomes abundant, and is
applied in the right direction, the truth of
what we have written will be made appar-
ent to every man. Give US but the capital,
and we will furnish gold enough to supply
circulating medium for the entire world.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

THE PRINCE IN SPURS-An exchange saws
that the Prince of Wales while waltzing in clum-
sy cavalry spurs with French Canadian belle,
caught one of the rowels in her dress, which tore
it badly, and precipitated them both to the floor
Spurs in ball-room This may be etiquette
at court, among the English nobility, but in the
mountains here, the nincompoop who would dare
offer such an insult to the company as to attempt
dancing with spurs on, would be kicked into the
street so quick that it would make his silly head
SWIM
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

RETURNED.-PaulM Morrill,, formerly one of the
proprietors of the Union, returned with his fam
lily, on the Sonora, after an absence of little
over two years. When he left, it was with the
intention of remaining permanently in the East.
His return will be greeted with pleasure by many
friends.-Sac. Union.
1--WE desire to be considered among the lat
ter. A more excellent, whole-souled, deserving
gentleman will not be found in the State. We
are glad to learn that he has come back among
those who know so well how to appreciate him.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

SUcH is LUCK.-Our friend Geo. Lancas-
ter, the worthy proprietor of the National
Exchange Hotel, sorne time SINCE in a COM
mendable spirit of enterprise, became the
owner Of four-ffths of fair looking quartz
lead in the vicinity of the famous Allison,
near Grass Valley. Operations were vigor-
ously pushed ahead, a shaft sunk and a mill
erected. Therock did not meet expectations
as the enterprizing owners went into the
bowels of the earth. A year had been spent
and considerable money. The other day,
feeling he had other and more profitable bu-
siness than quartz mining, and meeting with
a chance to save himself Mr.. Lancaster sold
out his interest in the concern. But day
or two elapsed, when Orlando Jennings, of
North San Juan, the purchaser, struck into
q splendid nest of the mineral and has made
his fortune. 1t is reported, we know not
how truly, that the lead is worth at least
$l50,O0o. Such is the sublimity of luck
Nerada Journal
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

TEERE are many ways of relieving pain for tie tisit
being. but there is only way of removing diseases
No palliative, no anodyne. topical application will
remove it. 1t must be attacked at its source in the
fluids of the body which covey the poison to the 10
calites where it is developed In inlan ato.s sores
ulcers, tumors assesses glandular swellines &c.
tie case may be. These fluids must be reached acted
upon and purified by some powerful agent Such an
agent is yellow Dock Sarsaparilla and Iodde Potash
(Manufactnred at Watts Drug store 1t gently slim
ulates while it dsnfects and expes from the stomach
and bowels all that is Irritating and at the same time
restores their vigor and tone
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

ssWADING IN."-The San Francisco Times,
and one or two other journals, are thrusting at
our worthy cotemporary of the Nevada Trans
eript They had better be wary. The General
is not easily aroused, but if he should turn and
fall upon them, it will be with no contemplate
toasting-fork, but sword like that of the Martel,
which Richelieu, with all his craft, had not even
the strength to lift.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

NoURsE's PoEM.-Mr. Nourse, who deliv-
cred the poem at the recent State Fair, may
be an excellent prose writer aud clever
gentleman, for aught we know; but the stuff
come up to the dignity of good doggerel.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29
Z. q. OF O. II.
DIR. L. j. CZAPKAY'S
PRIVATE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
INSTITUTE.

Opposite Pacific Mail Steamship Co.'S. Office,
SAN FRANCISCO.
Established in 1854, for the Permanent cure of all chron
&c and Pirate Diseases,
Andthe Suppression of Quackery.
Attendant and Resident Physician, L. j. CZAPKAY
NJ. d. latein the Hungarian Revolutionary War; Chic
Physician to the 10th Regiment of Honveds; Chic
Surgeon to the Military Hospital of Pesth, Hungary
.he late Lecturer Diseases of Women and Children
and Honorary member of the Philadelphia College
of Medicine.
RS-Office Hours-From "a. NJ. to 9P.M.
Communications strictly confidential.
Permanent Cure guaranteed, or hopay.
Consultations, by letter or otherwise, free.
Address, L.J. CZAPKAY,
San Francisco, Cal.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29
FOR SALE.

District, an undivided one-fourth "a of the Irish
and American Co.; also an undivided one-fourth
I'd of Tail Flume of Powell, Fogarty &, Co.; also
an undivided one-fourth I'd of Tail Flume of
Cadwallader & Co. All Of the above forming a
continuous line of nearly six thousand feet in
length, commencing with the terminus of Hy-
draulic mining on Johnson's Hill and ending
with Tail Flume mining, at the Yuba River
All of the above is offered for seven thousand
dollars, cash in hand or eight thousand, by pay
ing two thousand cash in hand, and the remain
der at any time within two years, with interest at
the rate of one and one-half CD per cent. per
month.
Sept. Is, 1860. WI
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

Rs- Social Lodge, No. IL, I. o. g. t.,
meets every Tuesday evening, at ~ o'clock, at the
Odd Fellows Hail.
Visiting brethren cordially invited to meet with
the Lodge.
d.. BRUNK, W. CT.
P. II. BUTLER, Sec'y.
Isep22toc31l
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

8S-In consequence of not having dis
posed of but few Tickets the Gift Entertainment of L.
NJ. Cline will be postponed, her impaired hea til has
forbid her attention in person; but contempates set
ting out in few days to make effort to accomplish
the fondest object of her hear-that of removing the
remains of her dear parent to his native land
Sept o. 1860. If
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

A TRI-WEEKlY.-TheN Nevada Democrat an
nounces, that from and after Tuesday of next
week, that paper will be issued as a tri-weekly,
the publication days to be on Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays of each week.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

CuuPABLE IGNoRANcE.-To which party VIC
tory will be accorded on the 7th of November, is
more than we now know.-Nevada Transcript
sure. Come, now!
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29
NEW THIS WEEK.
THE GUTTA PERCHA
MANUFACTURING COMPANY,

OF NEW YORK.
I'm INTRODUCING the Goods Of this Conn
we desire to call attention to the fact that
GUTTA PERCHA
is an entirely different material from
INDIA RUBBER,
which, however. it resembles in many respects 1t
grows in different so is the product of different
tree and when vulcansed possesses virtues that make
it far more valuable than Rubber IL not affected by
heat or cod OILS or acids steam or cor. for which
sons, it is evident that for Bel,ng, Hose, Steam,
Pdcfng ii superior to any other material erer offered
The Machine BelfinS
made by this Company is found to serve better pur
pose than either Leather Rubber being less expen
size than either while it combines the valuable prop
critics of BOTH 1t is perfectly iexible but stretches
far less than either of the above named articles sim
gle tightening being generally sufficient to insure its
running WE'LL All who have tried itpronounce it the
finest betting in use.
THE MINING HOSE
fered. While it is flexible Rubber its cost is far
less an from the nature of the article it will stand
more wear and tear than any other hose The surface
is hard and impenetrable, which insrres it against
being cut by the sharp quartz rock. Water a
feet it, that it is against mldew and decom
position 1t will stand great fall of water, and is
bound to give satisfaction. For purposes of
STEAM PACKING,
Guta Percha is found Invaluable. Being entirely i'm
pcrvous TO oil and steam and capable of enduring heat
to any extent without decomposition it has been found
by actual test, among Engineers at the East to be
vastly superior to any other material used.
This Company also makes Clothing Of all kinds
Camp Mattresses, Knapsacks, Buckets, Navy Bags,
Blankets, Horse Covers and large variety of other
things of useful character, all of which have been
found the best cf their kind. All orders promptly at
tended TO.
CHAS. P. DANIELL & CO.
Agenis for Pacific Coast,
So, Commercial street, corner Battery
tept % 3m San Francisco.
The hydraulic press., 1860-09-29

LITERATuRE.-Wea are indebted to Mr.. George
w. Weleh, of Nevada, and Mr.. w. K. Spencer,
of Grass Valley, newsmen, for bundles of At
lantic literary and..miscellaneous papers