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Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
COMMON COUNCIL.
REGULAR MEETING.
MONDAY. Aupl1st Z. 1861

MONDAY, August 8, 1861.
Mayor Fowler in the chair
Present, Aldermen Davis, Hudson Love, Paul
Shields and President Thomas
No quorum. After waiting tll 9 o'clock the
members present adjourned to John Keller's and
on ranging themselves in front of the bar il was
found that there was quorum present. On re-
assembling in Council room, Aid. Weaks having
been added to the original number, the Council
proceeded to business.
Minutes of previous meeting read and approved
Petition from NJ. Koppel & Co Pawn Brokers,
for reduction of license and taxes. Referred to
Com on petitions.
Petition of Saloon keepers for breaking up the
hurdy gurdy business, referred 10 same commit
tee
Finance committee reported in favor Of sundry
bills, and also in favor of issuing duplicate coupon
to Henry Bassett, in place Of one lost by him
Report received.
Assessment roll for 1861 introduced and re-
ferred to committee on Ways and Meaus
CLERK authorized to call a meeting of Council to
SIT as Board of Equalization, on Monday, Aug.
IL, at clock p. NJ
AID Walker appeared and took bis seat
Chet Engineer authorized to employ some
suitable workman III this city to overhaul and re-
pair injured hose and couplings beloning to the
Fire Department.
CLERK authorized to draw warrants in favor of
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
B Y T e L E RAP
From San Francisco.

SAN FRANctsco, Aug. ).
The Breekinridgers do not intend holding
another meeting in the city.
The Pony just arrived at Edwards Creek
station at o'clock P, NJ.
The volunteer regiment will be all ready
to leave for the o1 erland route in few days.
The I. NJ. S. S. Co.'S steamer Sonora ar
rived at o'clock this morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

BoNNEY, the murderer of Hrseh, has been
sentenced to be hanged on September 2Sth.
The Judge denied motion for a new trial
and the case has been appealed to the Su-
preme Court
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

The reported death of Charles Lever the
popular Hish novelist, is contradicted. At
last dates he was in Italy. in excellent health,
and none the worse for the death OF the un
known namesake, Mr.. Charles Lever, the
announcement of whose demise led to the
mistake.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

The FIRST OATH Il will kiss you Eve,
said the father of us all, to our common
mother. Il don T care, Adam, if you do,
said she
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

FIRE AT SoNoRA.-A dispatch to the Bull
letin dated at Sonora, Saturday, says:
The stage stable at the rear of the City
Hotel, here, occupied by the Stockton. Sonora
and Columbia stage line, was burned this
morning, between and o'clock, together
with three horses, a lot of hogs amp ten tons
of feed Lose, $4,000
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
MINING IN SIERRA,-A correspondent of the
Democrat, writing from Minnesota, SAYS:

Democrat writing from Minnesota, says:
Messrs. Fellows & HALEY commenced,
about the 1st of March, to run an incline
tunnel on quartz ledge about half a mile
east of this place. The penetrated the ledge
to the depth of 80 feet, where they struck
gold in quartz by the pound. AT present
they are taking out rock which averages
500 to the tun. Ike Bolcs commenced about
the same time. The ledge rot being pc, cep-
tible where he began operations, he concll-
ded to sluice off the surfaee--thnking that
the best mode of finding the ledge panning
kept the sluice ri ght, and worked away
with two men helping-till last week, when
he cleaned up lie cleaned up dust to the
amount of $4,000, in a place where there is
no indication of gold-not so much as any
washed gravel. You see we are not without
mining incidents yet.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
B EW A P E!

BEW ARE!
OF the volcanic dyes that snge the hair, poison The
blood, and change the color of the skin
DR.. CHIFFON,
Chemist to the Csoton Board, the head Of his profes
sion HAS ANALYZED
Cristadoros Excelsior Hair Dye. and declares that
THIS MATCuLESs DYE
contains no particle of deeterious matter. Hair of
any obnoxious color s
INSTANTLY CHANGED
to hack or any shade Of brown. Sold everywhere,
and applied by all hair Dressers. Cristadoro, No G
Astor House, New York
GEO. W SMELL, Agent,
iy1S $50 Washington St, San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

An EcG WITHIN AN EGG.-We were pre-
sentcd on Wednesday last, with very sin
gular looking curiosity-it was a perfectly
formed egg within an egg. The outer egg
was little larger than the size of common
egg, within which was a smaller egg, of per
feet shell, space of one fourth of an inch
existing between the two shells, which space
was filled with the white of the egg. The
egg was broken for cooking purposes 10y
lady in this place, when its double complex
nature was discovered. d.-Rcd Bluff IRd
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
UNION COUNTY TICKET.
FOR SHERIFF,
UERNDON BARRETT.

FOR SHERIFF
UERNDON BARRETT.
For Clerk,
+. VI. RAGAN.
For District Attorney,
GEORGE ROWE.
For Recorder,
l.. T. CRANE.
For Tax Collector,
HORACE BEACH.
For Assessor,
T. J. SHERWOOD.
For Treasurer,
J. p. BROWN.
For Surveyor,
c. Y. II. HUBBARD.
For Superintendent Public Instruction,
H. II. RUEES.
For Public Administrator,
a. j. HEWITT.
For Coroner, ''
L. HAMILTON.
For the Assembly,
T. TEEGARDEN,
j. G. SARGENT,
D. h. SAMPLE.
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Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

DLMocRArIc MEETING At SuAsrA.-Suite
large number of pe'sons assembled in Shasta
on Thursday evening last, to listen TO the
speeches of John Conness and Henry Edger-
ton. Mr.. R. T Syrague presided The meet
ing was a very orderly one, and the speakers
were listened to with great attention. Mr.
Conness spoke very nearly two hours, in a
bold, n!auly and characteristic manner. His
speech was defense of his public career,
and right manfully did he combat the aceu-
sations that have been put forth against him.
He also reiterated. in terms as strong and
emphatic as can be found in the tongue Of the
country, his devotion to the maintenance of
the Union, and expressed himself in favor of
using all the force the Government could
command in putting down the rebellion.
He was followed by Mr. Edgerton, who made
an eloquent and argumentative Union speech.
The meeting was also addressed by Mr..
George Woodman, the Union Democratic
candidate fer Asseublyman.-H -Horestolcn dr.
qlts, (tndcpeRdeHt)
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

Ix THE ARMY.-John C. Lane for long
time connected with the Fire Department of
this city, and an honest and upright man, is
a Captain in the United Starcs Army, up
holding the flag and battling for the honor
Of his country. Captain Lane was in Gin
cnnati, when the call was made for troops,
and in two days raised Company of one
hundred sturdy patriots, and was elected
their Captain. lie enlisted for three months,
but afterwards enlisted for the three years
service w are gratfed to heGr that an
old member Of this Fire Department occupies
so proud position; and coming as he does
directly from our ranks, it would be very
appropriate for his old comrades here, to send
him some testimonial of their rememt rance
OF him; as we feel well assured, wherever he
is placed, John G. Lane will reflect honor on
the Fire Department, in which he took so
great an interests T. Spirit of the Times.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

One very cold night, jolly old fellow,
who had partaken rather too freely of flip at
the tavern, started home in sleigh, and on
the way was upset and left by the side of the
road. Some persons passing the same way a
short time after, discovered the old fellow
holding his feet up to the moon circulating
to some invisible person named John:
"Pile on the wood-it's u laundering cold
fire %
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
OILS IN GENERAL!!!
Coal Oil i'm Par&fcslIar!!!
REDUCED PRICES

hIRECT MPC RTATI0NS Of the following are
~ now landing and in store
White Kerosene, very choice
20 bb:S. Eastern Lard Oil !;
Boiled LinSccd Oil;
1000 gals T;sns,cr's Oil;
CainpIiCac;
1000 gals. Turpcmtinc;
Olive Oil, in bulk:
800 gals. China Nat Oil;
FOR sale by the case or gallon at Ray prices and
tua freight.
Examine orr stock and prices before purchasing
elsewhere, if you wish to save money.
~ RICE, COFF.N eco,
JUlE2l p street. Marysvue.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

Also to draw his warrant in favor of City Of
tcers for services, for Pedro Roman for salary as
interpreter one month prior to July and to h. j.
Reynolds for rent of Engine house for July.
Committee on Streets and Roads authorized to
advertise for and receive proposals for gravcling
Third street, at {. cost not to exceed 5000
Me,srs. Perkins, Unger, Van Dyke and y. Sew
ell were elected to serve as policemen for the en-
suing quarter
Property holders on both sides Of D treet, be-
tween lst and Sd, to be notified by the Marshal
to construct their sewers in accordance with plans
of Council.
Peter Kramer elnctcd private night police for
Third Ward.
Thomas Poulter elected private night police for
First Ward,
Shakespeare & Bowen offered to furnish nateri-
al and iron work and build the sewer on u St,
from Sd to north side of 4th, for 1925 90. Com
mittee authorized to contract with said parties ac-
cordng to the terms Of their bid.
Bills of IIoesch, for board Of prisoners, Water
Go. for irrigation, and j. i. Berry for hauling, re-
lerre1 to Finance Committee.
His Honor, the Mayor epjoined upon the Coun-
Gil the necessity Of having quorum present next
Monday night, after which, adjourned.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

JAS. 5. SINeynrAND, of Yonngs lIill-As-
semblyman for Yu5a county in lSj9-part-
ner of our fellow citizen Sia4, blacksmiLh--is
the Union Democratic nominee in Yuta coun
ty for Sheriff 1t isa good selcction-Sin-
geraud has given proof of bis quality--and
we shall look confidently for his election
Sierra Dcmocrat
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

MARRIED Mr.. John Strange to MisssMarv
Strange. Strange Indeed. The next thing
may be little stranger.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
Patent Medicines

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION and warranted GEN
~ U1NE, just received and for sale by
jyl6t T. j. '"4i-A1NS'
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
J. Il. WuITCOMB.... ............PROPRIET
Arrivals at the u. 5. Hotel.

STOKES & SHIELDS. .PROpRIETORS
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06

MORE OF colonel SIoEL Colonel Sigel is
a native of Baden-Baden During the revo-
lutionary Germanic wars of 1913, he at one
time commanded $4,000 men against an op-
posing force of 10000, and managed hy ex
traordinary strategic skin, to divide and de
feat his enemy several times and long kept
them at bay. lie served also in the Crmean
war, entering a French corps as sans Lieu-
teHdat, and was promoted before its close TO
the rank of captain. The Hon. John Nj. Rich
ardson, formerly Secretary Of State and now
a strong Union man, was present at the bat
tie of Carthage lie writes confirming the
accounts Of the battle given by Lieut. Tosk,
and says that Sigels courage, GOODNESS and
skill were never exceeded on a battle field.
He told his soldiers they wer0 fighting not
only for their own preservation but that of
all the Federal forces in the Southwest, who
scatt cred as they were in battalions and regi-
ments over an extended range Of country,
would be attacked by the rebels one after an
other with overwhelming forces and cut of.
He often repeated this cXhortation during the
day, telling them if they would save them
selves by steadiucss. discipline and courage,
they would also save 5000 comrades who
wisdom of these predictions has since been
verified. The rebels lost SO heavily they
were unable to continue the pursuit beyond
Carthage, and the Federal forces all concen-
trated at Springfield, where Lyon and Stur
gs have arrived, and they can now assume
the offensive with a new plan of campaign.
TRAGEDY IN ILLINOIS The st. Louis Re-
publican has letter from McIeansboro, ILL.,,
giving the particulars Of horrible tragedy
that occurred there on the evening of the
18th ult. Political excitement has for some
time been running very high in that region,
and great deal of dissenson has been the
consequence. A quarrel between a man
named Craig and finckney Davis bad sprung
up, ana on the day mentioned. while Craig
was on trial in Justices office, for some
miner offense, Davis, accompanied by one
Campbell, rushed into the room and made Sc
we're declarations against all Republicans. I
fight with knives ensued in which Craig and
some relatives took part against Davis and
Campbell.
The contest is described rs desperate and
tragcal in the extreme Davis was killed,
and the floor rceked with the blood Of five
others, all respectable citizens, seriously, and
it was thought, mortally wound Lewis
Martin, a town officer, received a severe
thrust in the thigh, while attempting to
separate the infurated combatants The
correspondent does not say whether Caig was
wounded
Since the above was prepared we learn
that Davis was killed by Leith Craig, end
that the latter and two sons were among
thCse severely wounded.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-06
aaiIp saatlonall lcmotrat.
Additional by the Pony.

.ota from the Union of Monday the
~;ro additional news, received by the
PONY
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29
From, CInrksburg.
CLAnKsnrno. ~. Aug. 26, Isl

CLARKsBuRG, Va, Aug. &c, 1861.
Eds. Hfelligenccr: 1t may be we'll for
you to state that the District Court of the
U. S. commenced its fall term at Clarks-
burg on Monday last, when Judge jackson
so charged the Grand Jury upon the sub
ject of treason rs to induce the belief that
the traitors throughout this Judicial Dis
trict will be vigorously handled by the
Grand Jury, which is composed of staid,
grave and intelligent men from the sur
rounding counties.
The secessiouists will be made to feel the
salutary enforcement of the Constitution
and laws of the United States. 1t is con-
jectured that numerous arrests will be
made by the Marshal, founded upon tn c
proceedings of the Grand Jury.
There being no District Attorney for
the District, the Court appointed A. Harri-
son, Esq, to take charge of the business of
the L. S.
A great many strangers nre in attend
ance upon the Court. Traitors in the river
counties may look out for squalls when the
Court opens at Wheeling.
If the people had a better knowledge of
the laws of the United States, and their Ii
ability to some punishment for their mis-
conduct, we would have fewer disturb
ances in our community. II.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29
Address of General Kelley to the
soldiers OF the First Virginia ReSi-
meRt.
HEADQUARTERS,
DIsTRICT OF GRAFTON,
GRAFTON, VA, Aug. IS, 1861.

GRAFION, VA, 1oOA.
SoLDIERs:-I had intended TO have said n
parting word to you, face to face, before
left Camp Garlic, but the feeble state of my
health, and urgency of my public business,
prevented it, and | am obliged to avail
myself of this manner to address you.-
Soldiers, in my own behalf, and in the
name OF the loyal people of Western Vir-
ginia, and in the name OF all the Union
loving citizens of the United States, thank
you for the prompt manner in which you
responded to the call of your country,
when, without clothing or equipments of
any kind except arms, carrying your cart
ridges in your pockets, you marched at
moments warning, and drove the enemies
of Western Virginia and our glorious Union
before you like chaff before the wind
You have in this short campaign of three
months, acquired fame, distinction and re-
nown. 1t will be a passport to considera-
ton for all time, when you proudly say,
81, too, was member of the FIRST VIR-
GINA"
SOLDIERS The same enemy that so in
gIorously fed before you fow weeks
since, has been largely reinforced by troops
| from Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and
other rcbellious States, and are now con-
continuing their troops in the mountains,
| threatening to return and drive out the
Union inhabitants that you so CALAMITY
protected and rescued from the iron hand
of despotism. Will the brave men of the
First Virginia remain at home idle under
such circumstances 1 answer for you,
MOL Then recruit and reorganize, and re-
turn at once to participate in the glory and
renown that will be achieved by our gal
gallant troops in Western Virginia. Your
old commander assures you that if you
return, he will, as soon as his health and
strength are restored again, take the field
and lead you where danger is to be en-
countered and glory won.
B. F. KELLEY.
Brigadier General, First Brigade Virginia
Volunteers.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29

APPOINTMENTS AND Promotions IN THE
U. S. ARMy.-The official list of appoint
ments and promotions in the eleven new
regiment added to the regular military es-
tablishment of the United States, has just
been published. Among them are the fol-
lowing:
John Savage, of Nd, to be captain;
Charles II. Carroll, of Distrist of Column
bia, 20 be I'd lieutenant; Caleb r. Dayton,
of Del. to be coptaini John S. Booter,
Charles j. Ball and Hugh a. Theaker, to
be lst lieuts; Samuel A. Wainwright, of D.
c., to be captain; Charles P Stone, of D.
c., to be colonel; John V. Haughey and R.
H. Woolworth, of Del, and Thomas H.
Norton and Elisha Fl. Ludingtou, of Va,
to be captains; Thomas c. j. Baily, Of Del,
to be I'd lieut.; VIM. S. Thruston of Nd,
to be captain; Edward Moale of Nd, and
Robt. ". Barnard and Manuel C. Causten,
of D. c., to he lst lieutenants.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29
New Stamps.

rr,r,p r.,v stvle of Stamps are now sale at the
IN nsI I 0gics and the order of tue Postmaster
dsnsrSi In reference to the new Envelopes applies
to them. AMER this week the old stamps II used on
tISy yT;I be redeemed at the Delivery Of the Post
Once, This order of the Department applies to
every variety Of stamps.
B-Postmasters within the Wheeling distribu-
A., II sse that Inc old stamps arc not used on let
ten for more than six days after the new ones are
'''1 - AW. CAMPBELL, p. NJ.
Monday, August 26th, 1sG1-lw
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29

VIZ shall soon have our patriotism tested.
1t is said that you must touch a mans
pocket if you would know whether he is
in earnest. Our pockets are to be touched.
We have told the government to go GU
more vigorously and put down this insur-
rection. The government has taken pro-
per measures, and informs US Of what we
very well knew, that money must
be forthcoming. We are now expected to
show the sincerity of our patriotic words
by our cheerfulness in bearing our share
of the common burden. 1t is very easy to
stay ut homo and talk bravely and chide
the government for not making more ex-
traordinary efforts, regardless of expenses.
But how about going to battle or paying
taxes
Well, surely it seems that the least one
can do in this crisis is to pay with alacrity
and Willingness his portion of the common
expense. And We believe fully that the
citizens will do so. Some one has well
said that there is nothing for which man
gets his moneys worth so we'll as for his
taxes. And if that is true in ordinary
times, how much more so now! Every
dollar paid is SO much invested in the de-
fence of all that makes our property valu-
BILE, or our life tolerable, or the prospect
for orr children hopeful.
The ordinary expenditures of France
and of England in time of peace exceed
the estimated expenditure of our country
for the current year. The income tax,
which is new to us, is heavier in England
now than here. The rebels must be taxed
more heavily for the support of treason
than we are for the support of legiti-
mate and benifcent government. When
we see how cheerfully the North has al
ready offered it's blood and its treasure.
we have no fear that the Government will
find any serious difficulty in obtaining the
sums which are levied upon the people,
We will look at the sum required not as a
tax, but as contribution, as our pittance
in sustaining the government. 1t shall be
given not grudgingly, but heartily and
gladly, as the young and enthusiastic SOL
dier gives himself, his time, his strength,
his blood, his life If we cannot shoulder
our muskets and 90 to the post of danger,
let US at least do tho next best thing, and
give every one freely, as he is able.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29

WHY?-Itis notorious fact that the
volunteer regiments of several OF the
States have been and are being crimiually
abused and outraged by swiudliug sharks
in the shape of contractors, jobbers and
commissaries, who arc seeking to en-
rich themselves at the expense of the COM
fort and patriotic devotion of our gallant
and self-sacriicing volunteer soldiers, en-
gagged III fighting the battles of the Govern
ment. Why have not these heartIess ras-
calls been, or why are they not now, ares
ted, prosecuted and punished as swindlers
and robbers deserve to be? They have
done more to weaken the "strong arm" of
the Government and to bring defeat to our
armies than the rebels, or nil other causes
combined, and why are they not called to
severe account?
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29

EVERLASTING REBEL BoAsr1NG.-The
boasting of the rebels, says Washington
letter, seems to be their only capital at this
time. They never cease Dragging about
the capture of sherman's battery, which is
here, safe and complete, to gun. The
most of their victories are in their imagi-
nation; bu: it is very well, rs the masses
among them have to be pacifed by strong
language.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29
An extract from letter to Gov. Peir.

IT is said that every soldier, who by his
own willful neglect, or by cowordly con-
duct, loses his gun on the field of battle,
is to have Sl2-about one mouths pay
deducted from him. How it is to be
proved that the gun was lost in the man.
ner indicated, does not clearly appear.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29
A Sign in the Heavens,

On Saturday night week between the
hours of nine and ten o'clock, re;narka-
BILE phenomenon was visible in the western
sky. The moon was surrounded by n halo
of red-white and blue, extending a dis
lance of seven or eight degrees. The COL
ors were distinctly marked, presenting a
beautiful appearance, and attracted the at
tention of large number of citizens of
Jersey city The colors were visible about
ten minutes.-Ne,o York Paper.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-08-29

The Augusta, Ca, Chronicle instances
Mrs, Ezzol as true Georgia woman-she
made eleven pairs of brown dimity panta-
looms for the Confederate soldiers in one
week