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Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

DISCOVERY OF RIcH QUARTZ IN BUTTE Co.
The Butte Democrat of yesterday, thus men.
tions the discovery of a rich quartz vein -
Three men by the name of Young, Blake and
La Rossney, have discovered q quartz vein
near Bloomer Hill on the East side of the
North Fork of Feather River, about fifteen
miles from Orovlle, which is supposed to be
immensely rich. Having taken up ravine
claim in the neighborhood they cut small
ditch, some two weeks since, around the
point Of a hill for the purpose of leading
water to it. On the morning after its COM
pletion, one of the partners, while examining
it found several pieces of gold ON the embank-
ment which led to the discovery that the
dirt thrown out at one point was extraordi-
narily rich. lie commenced "panning out"
and by noon had about a thousand dollars.
1t appears that in digging the ditch they had
cut through a vein of decayed quartz, which,
thus far, yielded marvelousy. Although
only very small amount of dirt and rock
have been taken out, we understand that the
proprietors have already realized something
like twenty thousand dollars worth of gold
Should the vein continue as rich as it has
proved thus far, the Bloomer Lead will be
the richest ever yet discovered in the State
We ui0 piS"eeu W IedTu tudb IL mas lalIen INTO
the hands of industrious but hitherto poor
men, who have been unfortunate in their
river mining operations. We have repeated
ly expressed the opinion, that the miners of
our county need not go beyond the limits of
old Butte in search of auIiferous quartz
leads. The recent discovery proves the cor
rectness of that opinion; and it would not be
hazarding much to say that the day is not
far distant when quartz mining will be one
of the leading interests of the county.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
MoDoSALD's LrcrupE AT Nonrn sAx JUAN

McDoNALDs LECTURE AT NoRTn SAN JUAN
The Hydraulic Press. of Saturday, says:
Calvin B. Mcdonald, Esq, delivered
lecture on Saturday evening in the Methodist
Church, which was attended by large and
intelligent audience of ladies and gentlemen
much larger than has ever heretofore
turned out on a similar occasion in this place
The subject was "Riehelieu," which he treat
ed in that style of approved ability which
has secured him reputation as as a polished
writer,
We commend Mac to the people of the
mountains, among whom he intends to labor
in this new vocation for several weeks to
come. He is capable of spreading before
them a banquet composed of literary beau
ties"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

The EFFECT OF THE ATTACK UPcY THE STAR
OF THE WEsr.-The act of South Carolina in
firing upon the Star of the West will domore
to ALLEVIATE the Border States than ANYTHING
that has yet happened 1t is already de-
nounced in Memphis in Louisville, and St.
Louis, as "the overt act of treason 1t will
be repudiated 10y the majority of the people
of Virginia, of Maryland, of Delaware, and
North Carolina-at least, if we are permitted
to Judge of the predominant sentiment in
Kentucky and Missouri. Perhaps it will save
this State from going out of the Union, and,
perhaps, it may only increase the disaffection
in the slave-holding States. in case that mem
of-war are sent TO Charleston to enforce the
rights thus ruthlessly assailed The Douglas
and Bell and Everett papers of St. Louis and
Louisville denounoe the act; while in the
Free States, the telegraph says, it was every
where received with the utmost indignation.
The st. Louis Evening News, pro-slaverv
paper well says that in this crisis "The North
is united with an unanmity unsurpassed in
the history of this Government" 1t is true
to the letter After overhauling the North
ern exchanges of one of the city papers for
two days especially with view to ascertain
the sentiments of the Douglas and Breckin-
ridge papers Of the Northern States, the con-
clusion is sirresistible. that the North is unan
imous-St. LouSS leeter
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

TRUMBULL ELEorED.-Shortly after the II
linois Legislature convened, it proceeded to
the election of U. s. Senator. On the first
ballet Lyman Trunibull, present incumbent
received 81 votes to 46 given for S. S. Mar
shall, lately Democratic Member of Congress
from Sothern Illinois.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

FRANcE-The Paris correspondent Of the
London Herald says, that the warlke prep
arations of France are on larger scale than
at the same period of 1858. Sardinia is pur-
chasing steamers in France, to convert them
into menof war and transports. A Berlin
letter states that for some weeks past the
purchase of horses had been made in Eastern
Prussia, for the French and PiedmODtese
Governments.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

GOLD AT WALLA WALLA-The Dalls Noun
taineer says: The Rev. Father Mesplie, on
his late trip down from Walla Wala, brought
with him specimens of gold found within
mile Of the town of Walla Walla. Less than
a year ago, it will be recollected that very
good prospects were obtained in digging the
race for Simm's mill, and from the frequency
with which gold is found, we incline to the
opinion that our neighbors of the Valley i'll
eventually find good mines at their doors.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

OLYMPIC MELoDEoN-The entire troupe
performed admirably last night. and the large
audience in attendance were highly de-
lighted The company have become very
popular with our fun-loying citizens. and Mr.
Cannon, the gentlemanly proprietor, has
made hosts offriends by his straight forward
manner of doing business.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

CABIN BURNED.-The cabin of a miner
named Armstrong, who lives two miles from
Little York, was burned down last Tuesday
night. Mr.. A., it appears, has been extensive
ly engaged, says the Nevada Democrat, in
mining operations in that section, and it is
supposed that the fire was the work of par
ties who had been sufferers by the unsuccess-
full result of Mr. AS speculations. All his
effects were DESTROYED
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

GEN. JAcKsoN's ABIDING LOVE FOR THE
UNIoN.-Gen Jaskson made his last will in
lS49, and in two of its provisions exhibited
his unquenchable devotion to the Union, as
established 10y the Constitution, viz
Seventh. l bequeath to my beloved neph
ew, Andrew j. Doneson, son of Samuel Dom
elson, deceased. the elegant sword presented
to me by the State of Tennessee, with this
injunction that he fail not to use it when
necessary in support and protection of our
glorious Union, and for the protection of the
constitutional rights of our beloved country,
should they be assailed by foreign enemies
or domestic traitors.
Eighth. To my grand nephew, Andrew
Jackson Coffee, bequeath the elegant sword
presented to me by the Rifle Company OF
New Orleans, commanded by Captain Beal
as a mcmento of my regard, and to bring to
his recollection the gallant bearing of his
deceased father, General John Coffee, in the
late Indian and British war, under my COM
mand, and his gallant conduct in defense OF
New Orleans, in lSl4-l5, with this injunc-
ton: That he WELD it in the protection of
the rights secured to the American citizen
under our glorious Constitution, against all
invaders, whether foreign foes or intestine
traitors.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

MARrrNETn's. - The Martinetd Ravel
Troupe open the theatre on Monday evening
for short season. The Pantomimes and
Balletts Of this Company are said to be un-
surpassable, while in gymnastics and tight
rope performances they do everything that
has been successfully attempted by man.
They are under the management of Tos. Ma
guire, and the Marysville people know that
he always sends up good Companies. Char.
lie Hand is Treasurer, and he never yet has
failed to be financially successful in Marys-
willie. So we confidently expect series of
elegant and interesting entertainments the
coming week, witnessed by full houses every
night.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

MINING UNDER DIFFIouLriEs.-The miners
of Holcombe Valley, San Bernardino county.
obtain water for washing by melting snow
in large sheetiron tanks; and some of them
make as high as sixteen dollars day.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

In North Reading, Mass, George +. Shell
don had fight with his father, and dealt him
very severe blow on the head with a heavy
IRON shovel The father will not live. The
boy Is about eighteen years of age
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

regular meeting of your Company will be held on
Monday Evening February 4th, at o'clock By or
der of the Foreman,
j. h. LEANTAN Sec.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
Rifles Attention,

You are hereby ordered to attend yourregular drill
meeting at the Armory (Katz's Gymnasium, Second
street 1ear E) on to morrow OIonday) evening at IA
O'Clock. THEO. A. COULT,
Orderly Serg't.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

II is singular fact that by the official
canvass of the recent Presidential vote in
New Hampshire, the Bell and Everett elect
ors are found to have precisely the same
number of votes that were east for Fillmore
in 1856, viz. four hundred and eleven.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

DorGLAs's LATE SrEECH.-Corespondence
from Washington says:
The feature at the Capitor to-day was the
speech of Judge Douglas, who followed Sena-
tor Baker, of Oregon. The Little Giant
was never in better voice, health or spirits,
and his speech was almost Websterian in its
power, logic and eloquence. The Republi
cans do not likeit because he laid the present
troubles at the door of the politicians of their
party; and the Secessionists do not speak
iavorably of it, because he denied the right
of secession; but the great mass of the mid
die men, the centre and heart and main de-
pendence of the country in the hour of dan
ger applaud it as one Of the greatest speeches
delivered in the Senate since the DAYS of
Henry Clay. The galleries were again crowd
ed to sutfocation, although the wealth + was
stormy and disagreeable.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

The Sacramento correspondent of the So
nora Age, in late letter, says:
There Is now forming secret association
for the purpose of making descent upon So
nora, in case of the secession of the cotton
States Negotiations are being carried on
with those representing the Government
there and astounding developments may be
expected in few weeks. speak with some
certainty, as events will show"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

Divorces IN WAsmNGToN TERRToRY-
that mso rasaeS go@ n'RiadTa hs says
society and Offspring in the Legislature of
that Territory in one and half minutes.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

lows TALK.-The South Carolina imbrog-
Ito Is the great topic of conversation in our
streets. Knots Of citizens may be seen al
most any hour OF the day discussing national
affairs with an earnestness and vehemence
never before witnessed. Fifty to one are for
the Union in any and every emergency. The
Pacific Republic scheme is only mentioned to
provoke derision That any man should be
so foolish as TO advocate that wild and suici-
dal project is voted by nearly all the popula-
tion of this vicinity as beyond the compre-
hension of any zane mind. -Neuada Journal.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
MarysviIIe III. IL. Society.
Eureka HoSa To

The monthly meeting of this Society will be held on
Sunday, February 3d. at P NJ. BY order,
CHI. GOLDBAUM, Sec. pro tenn.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

Nor SALIvATED The San Jose Tribune
denies that the laborers in the Enriqueta
quicksilver mine, Santa Clara county, have
been saliyated recently. 1t has made inqui-
ries on the subject;
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

KERN RIVERA private letter received in
Visalia, from Kern River, speaks very en-
couragingy of the prospects for the miners
in that vicinity. The writer says: 81 saw
weighed this morning, the result of seant
FIVE hundred buckets Of dirt washed out bv
Sneddin & Co. 1t amounted TO Sl06 go and
there are several claims on the same gulch
which are paying equally we'll"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

"LoNE STAR" PApERs.-The Grayson MoLi-
tor gives the following list of newspapers in
Texas, that are in favor of hosting the lone
Star" flag:
Tyler Reporter, Kaufman Democrat, Lone
Star, hallettsvile, Lavaca county, Dallas
Herald, White Man, Galveston News, Chris
tian Advocate, San Antonio Herald, San An
tonic Ledger. East Texas Times, Republican,
Democrat and Tribune, Benton Democrat
South West, Victoria Advocate, Cass County
Reporter, Liberty Gazette, Crockett Argus,
Brownsville Sentinel
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
MARXSVILLE.
SUNDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 3.

RACING AT CATTLE GRouSps--Some eXcit-
ing sport was had at the Cattle Grounds of
the Agricultural Society, yesterday afternoon.
The weather was delightful and nearly the
whole town was in attendance The first
race single dash of one-haf mile, between
Miller's br. h. Sucker and Seaward d Bar
nett's g. h. Gray Eagle. Won by Sucker.
Second race, between Sucker and A. w.
Smiths brown colt. Sucker bolted and the
colt won the race easily.
A foot race took place between Mark Nc
Kimmons and Dennis Duiiicy Won by Nc
Kimmons on the second heat, the first being
declared dead heat A large amount of
money changed hands on the first race.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
0er 9duertisem
FRENCH CLASS.

TENHE undersigned begs leave respectfully TO an.
n nounce that he will commence a course of nstruc
tion in the French Language at the Public School
rooms, under the Methodist Church on the evening of
February 15,h, at eight o'clock. The course will last
three months three lessons a week
Any person desirous of awaiting themselves of this
opportunity can leave their names at Messrs Traves
& Bros, corner ofSecond and High streets
Terms-S2O for the course, one half in advance
Reierences-D c. Stone, Mrs. f. c. Poston.
iebo-td VICTOR RESSAYRE.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
Arrivals at the U. 5. Hotel.
Arrivals at the St. Nicholas Hotel.

]. b. WHITCOMB. .. PROPRIETOR.
February , S16l.
NJ b Ashim San Juan Capt Gibson Defiance
Mrs Geo MclIardy" J l. Witte city
VI Godurd Downeville Lance Nightingale city
G Shepard San Fran Cabbedick city
Miss Skidmore Dogtown NJ Glinn Nevada
w d HartsGeld Chas Luce Enreka
Mr. Hiekcox BB Clagg "
w Ianglayd Bra dy city Thos Allen Nevada
Sinclair San Francisco Miss Langoyd Brandy cit
VIM Shew Ross Frisbee Mooney Flat
T b Howard San Fran Jerome Frisbee "
VIM 0rtman Fosters Bar Chapman city
II G King city G King Keystone
II Chambern San Fran II Brett San Francisco
G A Steadman g Chas Moxley Yuba
G Cove ranch VIM Eagerly Sac city
Capt Frisbee Money Flat Chas Kennedy -
Geo Kellogg "
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03


GooD FEELING BETWEEN THE BORDER FREE
AND SLAVE SrArEs-It IS as pleasant as odd
to notice, in these threatening times, an act
of fraternization between the people of a free
and slave State. The Frankfort y Yeoman,
the official paper at the seat of government
Of Kentucky, says that the first regiment of
organized militia of Indiana, through its Off
GERS, has rendered its services to Governor
Magofin, to assist in quelling servie insur-
rectons, or other unlawful outbreaks and to
oppose abolition raids, if any should threaten
Kentucky
A report is current that John Brown, Jr,
son of old Ossawatamie, who was hanged for
the Hrrpers Ferry business. is engaged in
organizing band of desperadoes, for an in.
vasion of the South at the most critical point,
in hopes Of precpitating a war between the
two sections Whether true or not a large
number of Republican papers in Ohio and
Indiana have had the justice to advise their
readers to be on the watch for such an event
and to eXterminate Brown and his whole
force at the first symptom of an organization
for such purpose. ST Louis Letter.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
WHAT WAS Ir?-Under this caption. III

WHAT WAS IT?-Under this caption, the
Butte Democrat says:
On Sunday morning last. few minutes
after o'clock. two reports, with an interval
OF second or two between them, were heard
in this county. resembling the reports made
by distant ordnance. Some suppose that it
was an earthquake, and others that il was
the explosion of a meteor. In fact. we un-
derstand that a gentleman residing near
Stringtown, says that be saw a meteor stream
ing through the heavens at the Zine, Look
ing, as he expressed it, "lke burning shin
gle flying through the air" The reports were
heard in every locality in the county from
which we have had any intelligence
The Butte Record thus notices the occur
renee:
report and rumblng sound of two or
three minutes duration, resembling in the
first place clap of thunder. was distnty
heard on Sunday morning 1t was fearfuly
distinct at Yankee Hill, and as distinctly
heard in the Valley south of Orovile. At
Chico it caused a rattling among the crocke-
ry ware, -displacing dishes from shelves At
Helltown, the impression was that an i'm
meuse avalanche had taken place near there.
If not thunder. "what in thunder was it?"
Secession movement in Hell0own), no?
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03

INFANT MARRIAGEs.-Ou neighbor, the
Transcript, has talked condemnatory infant
marriages. The press OF the State may not
improperly follow suit. Two cases have re-
Gently occurred in this county which ought
to bring the blush of shame to the cheeks of
every one who participated in the crime. In
one case girl who had Just finished her
elerenh year was fastened for life to strap
ping fellow twice her height, more than twice
her age and three times her weight, and we
understand there is still another such union
about to be eonsummated All concerned in
such transactions commit the most grieVous
sins, entailing misery upon the i'll matched
pairs and perhaps upon generations yet un-
born. We have no time to quote from medi.
cal works the evils of such marriages. The
world has been well aware of the evils from
the earliest ages and all nations deserving
the name have endeavored to prohibit infant
marriages by the most stringent laws. If our
State has no prohibitory statute to apply in
such cases it is high time it had.-Neradd
Journal.
A Minister of the Gospel, or a Justice of
the Peace, who would perform the marriage
ceremony for couple, the girl being under
sixteen years of age, richly deserve ten years
imprisonment in the penitentiary.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-02-03
tSaew advertisements.
MARYSvILLE THEATER.

Manager and Proprietor. MIR. THOMAS MAGUlRE.
Treasurer. ....-,........ ....Mk. u V HAND
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"a LESSON FROM HUNaARY."-Under this
caption the Tribune reads lesson in its edi-
torial columns against secession. But the les
either way, and tells with greater force against
the radical republicans, whose organ the 1ri-
bune is, than against the re-eaters of the South.
The Tribune says-Croatia, Slavonia AMI
Transylvania-integra portions Of the king
dom Of Hungary-were detached from the
central power or Hungary proper, in 1913,
and thus Austria was enabled to extinguish
the liberties of the secessionists. This was the
very game Austria played. She first fomented
division between them on the ground of Ian
guage, race and religion, and when she sue
ceeded in that her success in the rest was easy
She put under her iron heel not only the So
cessionists, but Hungary itself, which suffered
by far the most. Now, after twelve years ex-
perience Of secession, Croatia, Slavonia and
Pennsylvania have declared in favor Of an
nexation to Hungary.
The Tribune argues, therefore, that the
secessionists of the South may yet have
to do the same thing, after a bitter
experience of separation. This is very
true. But If there is any force in the
example, il is doubly instructive to the North.
which has most to lose and suffer by the break
ing up of the confederacy, and therefore ought
10 prevent 1t by the only means by which it
can be prevented-by rendering even-handed
iustice to the Southern States What satisfac-
ton can IL be TO the Northern States that the
South is punished, If the'North is punished in
an equal IL not in greater dSgreef Snppose
England or France should GO to war with the
Northern confederation, and the South should
not assist US, we would then feel our loss very
sensibly.
But why not prevent the separation by
liberal, generous policy, instead Of the barren
programme OF the Chicago platformS Or II
that cannot be done now, why not make
grand effort by large concessions to prevent the
border slave States from following the cot'oa
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mander Wake reAssembled yesterday at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. Lieut.. Daniels was recalled
on the part Of the defence, after which Mr.. Van
dyke, Captains clerk, gave some very important
testimony - to the forwarding of reports to the
Navy Department Mr.. H. J. willett, Secretary
ct the Brooklyn Navy Yard; James NJ. Cooper,
Gunner United States Navy; William Conway and
John Edwards, seamen, formerly belonging to the
Warrington Navy Yard, were also examined. Capt.
Morris and Paymaster Cahcone testified as to the
character Of the accused as naval officer. The
case will be resumed tomorrow.
We have received some items of news from the
Pacific, brought by the last pony express to Fort
Kearny, in addition to what We published yester-
day morning, but they contain nothing OF great
importance. The resolutions endorsing the Crit
tenden compromise, passed by the Assembly Of
the California Legislature, were still pending in
the Senate. The caucusing for candidates fol-
United States Senator was going on actively among
the politicians at the State capital.
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NEW YORK HERALD, SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 1861

vivienne, or Regent street, to be filed with the
marts TO which the beau monde resort, the
shops of fashionable mlliners, tailors,
dealers in fancy goods, bioaterie, &C.,
&c The pioneers In this social re-
volution were Wyman, the tailor, and
Haughwout of crockery and glassware cele-
brity. Both concerns have found that the
up town business will not pay. Haughwouts
place is to be q restaurant, and WYman has re.
turned to his old location. This is one Of the
first effects of secession upon New York mer-
chants, who find their best customers are so far
dependent upon the South that any disturbance
in that quarter compels them to retrench and
economist. Until the pending difficulties are
settled, times will be very hard Ia all branches
of trade, but more especially in those which
have articles Of luxury for their speciality.
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FURTHER EFFECTS OF THE SECESSION MOVE
MENT.-we have had to notice, among the
effects Of the secession movement, the failure OF
several very large dry goods houses and one
prominent book concern. Now IL appears that
the sudden suspension Of the Southern trade
has arrested the up town movement II
was contemplated to make Union square
and Fifth avenue, from Washington Parade
Ground 10 Fourteenth street, q sort Of Rue
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or vessels had been SEP estrated. The sssas-
sinaticn dodge Of Fou Kennedy and his
myrmidons, added to the erment.
There is yet time for Mr.. Seward to retrace
his later steps. The people already condemn
him. and the refrain In the mouths of citizens Is,
that he has been guilty of an intentional politi-
cal fraud, in order to retain power and ill the
treasury with money. Indeed the indications
are, that every hope which had been founded
upon his Premiership, is doomed to be disap-
pointed, and that darker and more desolate
prospect is opening upon the country than any
that has preceded 1t.