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Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
PenciIlngs for lhe Demoelnt.

An unusually dense and heavy fog sprcad
over the city at sunrise yesterday morning
and the wind vcered around to the north
west which gave evident indications Of ap-
preaching Gne weather. About ten o'clock
the immense dropery Of nature bcg,n to If
and the sun poured down it5mellow rays I'M
Ill they frightened into noon-iay and smiled
upon US in all their gorgeousne-s. The va
pory mist was gathered upon "the bosom Of
the air and the gentle breeze swept il slowly
and steadily away The outlines Of the Coast
Range and Sierra Nevada with their snow
crowned bultes were distinctly visible and
clearly defined in the distance and every III
dcation gave cheerful promise Of delightful
weather
We strolled along the banks Of the YuLa,
and found that the water had risen to within
foot, or nearly so, OF It's highest mark du-
ring the present season, and was still steadily
increasing in volume The Washington Gar.
den, on the south eastern border Of the city, !
was again submerged, and the waters were
spreading themselves out INTO vast lake
that must inundate all the bottom lands in
this vicinity again.
"The sun rode on in the heaven" and the
earth Frightened with the Haunting dresses
and gay smiles of Califomias choicest treas
uries, as they were tripping to and fro. en-
ioying themselves in the -unlight, and scat
toring joy and beauty all around.
1t being Saturday, the merchants clerk
the doctors assistant, the Newspaper carrier
the mechanics Of every branch, and the bust
ness men Of every description were seen with
Lill-books in hand, trudging along from
house to house, gathering the crumbs Of com.
fort, for which they had been industiiously
engaged in attending to the requirements Of
their customers during the present week
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

Mas Snor-On Tuesday, April ID, a
desporado named Nick Long shot man at
Michigan Bar, in Sacramento county. The
ball entered under the ear, passed down the
mouth and neck and through the shoulder.
Long fled, pursued 10y deputy sheriff to
Fugitts, where all traces of him were lost
WAVES OF FIEE.-A traveller in the Sand
wich Islands, says the Scientific American,
while visiting the volcano near Hill, witne-.-
ed a wonderful phenomenon As he was
sitting at lunch on high bank overlooking
the crater with his face turned to avoid the
intense heat, lie was startled by a noise like
the rushing together Of vast bodies Of water
and was obliged to run TO escape the great
heat The whole surface Of the lake was in
the widest commotion, wave dashirg on
wave. Great liliows of fire from every side
OF the lake, meeting the fierce conflict. re-
ceding and rushing together again with in
creased force, shooting into the air, perhaps
hundred feet vast spiral body of red IL
quid lava, which finally combed over and
fell in rich graceful spray back into ,ho lako
again When the lake was restored TO il.
usual order, it seemed to have fallen at least
ten feet.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
z AEsESYELLE Pack COURSE.
SPRING MEETING.

SPRING MEETING.
rTHE REGULARsPRING MEETING Of the Marys-
4 willie PARA Association viii commence on Mon
day, april -, 1851;
First Day ipril 22d.
sweepstake for three year olds, for the following
Mile heats sub criptiou 500, with 800 added By the
Pruprctor if three start IN the race.
SANE DAY.
Purse b free fr all trotias livery horses, or hor.
scs owned in Marysyle mile heats, three in five to
harness. 50 entrance added to the purse three OF
more to start to make a race
Second Day--Tuesday.
Propretors purse Sluu mile heats lrre for all hor-
Sc, owned in Yu0a, >utt-r, Butte, Tehama and Colu.i
Three or more to start to make arace.
SAME DAY.
Purse $40, free for all Spanish horses mile heats
10 eHtrdnc added. Three or more To make race.
Third Day--Wcdnesday.
Post Stake free for all ages two mile heats $500
subscriptions play or pay. Threcor more to Gll the
stake, o name at the post The Association to add
5000 if the race is rum fee for all. The above stake
to naTe and close On Monday, April ~ with the
Proprietor.
Purse $25 free for an trotng horses owned in Yu-
h1, Suttor, Butte, T,hlma and Cou, to harness -
mile heats three IN FIVE. 80 entrance added. Three
-
SAME DAY.
Parse free for all saddle Lorses that never ran
a race, Furlnre free three more to make the
race; single dash OF a mile.
Fourth Day--Thursday.
Propretor'S Purse 30; mile heats free for all
Three to enter and two to start to make a race.
Fifth Day--Friday.
Association Purse $780, two mile heats rree fer all
Three to enter and two to start to make the race.
Sixth Day--Saturday.
. Association Purse $3.50 ; mile heats, three in five.
Three to enter and two to start TO make "a race
SAME DAY.
Trotting Purse S95 free for all second class tro+
ung horses owned in Marysvl!e, to harness s. en-
trance added to the purse
Racing men and the public &c orally may rest as
Sured tiat the Purses as above advertised, will he
hung up at the Judges sanu regularly al the appoint
ed hour of each day
TIE per cent entrance on the nbovn uursee ,,li,L
gelings. '
The foregoing races Will be run according to tho
rules o. the Narysyille Park Association, which viii
hcStrictly enforced. "
Al entries to close at the Judges stand on tbe
track, on the evening of the day precepinp aarb
iHcc, at O'Clock. i'e "
me track has been put in complete order and is
now N hne condition to receive Eorsps Those who
nifty of doing so. W. 'Ppo''"-
me stahllng accommodations are on the premises
anu an abundance of excellent water: nothing will M
ounu wanting conductive to health and con venipnce
ANple accommodations will he provided Mt the p rL
~" 'or visitors, with board and lodging if desired
, ~ b.-Ihe above races will positively come Off ot
ihe above time and postponement and ec,sely ~
Ij9 O'Clock each day, rs advertised. ~
'I'f III 1T. O'HANL0N, Proprietor.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

For THE UNIoN.-A travelerpassing through
one OF the counties of Tennessee on horse
back, stopped at amodest cottage on the road
side, and asked for shelter as it was quite
dark and raining. The head of the family"
came to the door, and accosted the Traveller
with, " What do you want?" q want TO
stay all night" was the reply What are
yer =" This interrogatory was not fully un-
derstood by the traveller, and he asked an
explanation " | mean what's yer politics p
reioined the former "Airye for this Union
or agin t?" This was poser, as the trav-
eIer was not certain whether the "man of the
house was Union man or secessionist
ana he was anxious to "tie up" for the night,
SO 81. he made up his mind, and said, NV
kin KUN in" oei you
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
Woods SWathcr,

A new Machine, worked by two horses from behind ;
can be raised and low cred to suit delivers the grain
in very regular swatts by means OF bands revolving
over platform, thence gathered into gavels by rake
attachment.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

Etcu CtArN- corr,-pau". n.. "...."-
from Timbuctoo, says that ,he Union claim,
Uncle Williams principal shareholder, have
taken out of their dissiug- The enus sum OF
$4,000 in thirty days run, within The last
two months.
L s Ilo7rr-The L. 5. Hotel has been
undergoinga renovating process Tor come
time. and is now nearly completed Inc
outside has been succeed or rough cast,
which gives it the appearance OF a grey free
stone. On the front to the east the ram
washed out the coloring matter before 1t had
an opportunity TO dry, which gives ii tneoP-
poarancc of marble, and in the opinion Of
many, improves it.
NEW SrAeLr-Our friend Gaskin has been
hauling ashes, lime and sand upon The lot on
the corner Of Sixth and B streets, Tor the
purpose of making a good hard floor for
stable which he j, going to erect there. The
stable is to be about one hundred and SIXTY
feet long by about eighty feet wide,
Hurcnlxos MAGAziNE for April is charm
inc number. Its typographical appearance
is excellent, and its illustrations highly at
tractive. It's contributions are also very in
terestinc. Don't fail to get this number
Won will find it at Randall q Co.'S, D street
TrMBucroo TnEArra.--T celebrated Gym
nasts, Mcssrs. French Lyons, q Co, will
give a performance this evening at the Tim
Luctoo Theatcr We can assure our TimJuc.
friends that they viii have rich treat
Pnor. COLLIER. This powerful mosmerizcr
and psychologist will deliver another lecture
in this city, illustrated by numerous expert
monts, at the Water Works Hall, ON Monday
evening.
The GEM--Frcd Getzler is all the time ad-
ding to the beauties Of his cabinet and the
adornment Of his bar. lie has just received
n beautiful lot of corals and piece of shell
work which is perfectly exquisite.
MAnYsviLLE Assay OmIcu-Messrs Theall
4 Co. are located at No,'l02 Firet street be
tween D and High Gold, and ores of every
description are melted and ossayed at their
establishments They charge the same prices
as in San Francisco, add make returns in bars
or coin, in from six to twelve hours See
their advertisement.
Losr CAAr.--A friend from this mining
camp in Placer, informs US that during the
past week. two of the companies have COM
mcnccl washing With every prospect of doing
we'll. The snow is somewhat troublesome
yet, but notwithstanding this impcdimcut
the miners are bu-ily engaged in getting their
claims ready Two fights occurred during
fine week
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
Woods Patent Combined Self RakinS
Isnnnpr and NnMCr.

new Machine, first that have come to California
ms emently practical in the Self Bakin:
process--a desideratum long sought in cutting ma
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
snencor,s Th cshers. ,yith rcrigo Powers,

These Machines, made by D. & Spencer are well
known; have been in use in Calitornil some t1ree
wears, aud are regrdel by those who have USED mem
wi great favor-&0 3d. 36 inch cylinders, with Peri
gos 10 herSe powers.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
Ua;nes, Illinois Harvester.

feet cut, made by Walter A. Wood, with his Improve
iHent and has aat4ed universal favor in agricultural
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

A dIsrATcH from Washington states that
r W. Sanders is appointed Postmaster at
Memphis. A riot Is apprehcnded when he
takes the office, he being Objectionable to a
large number Of seccssiousts there.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
Woods Mower,

Cuts 10 feet wde deposit, The heads into follower
and adjustable to have any required ength OF stuDe
an immensely effective Machine.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

PORTRAIT OF SIR FRANCIS Motley's
History Of the United Netherlands gives the
annexed sketch of Sir Francis Drake-who,
some say, was the discoverer of our Bay Of
San Francisco, $50 named by the Spaniards
some two centuries later), and of the golden
riches Of California. There is painting of
sir Francis, says the Bulletin, in the room of
the Board of Supervisors in the City Hall.
Drake was small man, apparently about
torty-hve years of age, of a fair, but some
what weather stained complexion, with Hght
brown, closely curling hair, and expansive
forehead, clear blue eye, rather commonplace
features, thin, brown, pointed beard, and
slight moustache. Though low Of stature,
he was broad chestcd with well knit limbs.
Ills hands, which were small and nervous,
were brown and callous with the marks of
toll. There was something in his brow and
glance not to be mistaken, and which men
willingly call master; yet he did not seem to
have sprung of the born magnates of the
earth. He wore heavy gold chain abont
his neck, and it might be observed that upon
the light, full sleeves of his slashed doublet
the image of a small ship on a terrestrial
globe, was curously and many times embroi-
dered.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

TIoHr-Un saturday night last, says Tie
Dutch Flat Inquirer, while Frank Chapman
was standing in front of Thomas saloon. at
the lower end of Main street, he discovered
an hombre in the act of carrying off mat
tress and pair of pillows, and he accosted the
Purloner of pulu and asked him where he
obtained the aforesaid articles. when he p,
eeived an impairment reply, and a fight en-
sued then and there, in which, we are told
Frank came out victorious, whipping his
man. and saving somebody a bed Things
are getting mighty checkersd when a man
cant leave his bed in safety.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

GATHERING OF INDlANs.-The Cowichan
Indians had a great blanket feast lately
They gave away 2,ou0 blankets. 80 guns,
and 600 tin pans, beads pan'aloons, etc.
There were 200 canoes. and some 800 m n,
collected from various tribes from the Ntraits
Of Fuca, Gulf of Georgia and the northern
coast The Cldllams brought barrel OF
whisky and sold "a few bottles at dollar
each, and carried the balance away Mr.,
Harris, Indian agent asked the Cowichan
chief "why they gave away 50 many blank
es?' lie replied 1--WE give to those who
have none and that is what you rich white
ty1cs should do" The Cowichans refuse to
sell their land for blankets. They want
money BRITISH ColoniSt
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
OUr BrAuch HOUSES Az MNrysVlITc, anu NlVfdUVHT0
.d at Jones & lIewetts. stockton.
TKEADVELL &. co.,
or,hcast corner California anu Battery streets,
SAn IrnmrI.n .nm.

San Francisco.
Also, other Machines for winch we are not Agents, viz
EAGLE REAPER AND MOWER;
HUSSEYS REAPER;
BURRALL'S REAPER;
PITTS PATTERN, and 10 horse, ma lc by Nourse
Mason Co..
WrITMAN'S 1, s and HORSE TIIRESHEES;
EMERY'S aud4 HORSE 1HRESIIERS;
PIT TS'. SMITHS WlIITNAN'S, FIELDS, FNFRY'S
and BURl, WRIGHT CO.'S IIONSE p ~ ERS.
Together with the h,st stock Of HARDWARE, NG-
RIrULTU RAJ IMP ENtNTS, MILLS PORTABLE
STEAM lNGINES-Upri.lt and horizonni-j To- 10
horse power, BELT1NG, BOL1lNG CLuTd, ETC. in
the country. comprising the very best kinds in ase,
and great improved IN make and aiapUbiit, TO- the
California market. mh7 PIP
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
,Stelr advertisements.
HARVESTING MACHINES,
FOR ESGH.
Russell n Co.'S Thresher,

MADE ~ Massilon, Ohio, celebrated throughout the
United States as the best Threshng Machiue in use
SO and 36 in h cylinders 10 horse powers.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

PnoF COLLIER. This powerful mosmerzer
and psychologist will deliver another lecture
in this city, illustrated by numerous expert
ments, at the Water Works Hail. ON Monday
eveninn
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
Treadwe!l's Eisht-ILoTse Thresher.
Made by Spencer-a splendid Machine,
RradleN's Patent Horse Rake,

boy old enough to ride horse can do all the rakng
for a farm. One very great advantage possessed ny
tn rake over any other, is the iron runners, which
are so ARRANGED to keep the teeth AT proper ds-
tauce from the ground, which greatly lessons the
draught and prevents the rakag in of dirt DUST old
fog or ftcrgrass.
For the above Machines are the sole Agents for
the Pacific coast, and have them in liberal qutu'i,S
and can supply them to Country Merchants by the
Quantity, and 10 Farmers on favorable terms.
Partt, requiring any OF the above can procure them
at or Branch Houses at Mnrysvillc, and SACRAMENTO
and ut Jones & IIcwetts, stockton.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

TIE GEM--Frcd Getzler is all the time ad-
ding to the beauties Of his cabinet and the
adornment Of his bar. lie has just received
beautiful lot of corals and piece Of shell
work which is perfectly exquisite.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

ON Wednesday morning last the reservoir
of Bradley Co., situated near Cold Spring,
Placer county, broke, doing considerable
damage to the claims belo =.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07
McCormicll's Combined Reaper and
Mower.

G. 60 and feet greatly improved and surprising all
other cutting machines in results and durability.
Manny's Combined Reaper and Mower,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

IIurcnrNos' MAGAnNE for April Is charm
ing number, Its typographical appearance
is excellent, and its Illustrations highly at
tractive. It's contributions are also very in
terestirg. Don't fail to get this number;
Won will find it at Randall & Co.'S, D street.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-04-07

TrMBucroo TnEArra.--T celebrated Gym
nasts, Mcssrs French, Lyons, Co, will
give a performance this evening at the Tim
buctoo Theater. We can assure our IimDuc,
friends that they viii have a rich treat
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
.LAAT TEEST TaIWg MtEnson SEloeing the Troops. Ezay<g XXssses ssy.e Eensz,

YE MERE is no use of peoples going barefoot, -A when they can get BOOTS and SHOES so cheap at MUNSON'S. I have taken and fitted mp the Old Stand formerly occupied by s. G. Beach & Co.-in the neatest possible manner and filled up to the walls with Boots and Shoes of every description, selected with great care from the New York market. They cannot fail to give satisfaction. l can truly say, I have a larger and better Lot of BOOTS and SHOES than were ever brought to this market before, by any shoe, ,lcaler or merchant. They only need to be SC Il to prove the above therefore respectful ly invite all to examine my Stock of Goods be- fore purchasing elsewhere. I have on hand SHOES at all prices, from 10 cts. to $500 per pair. Also, BOOTS from S1.75 to S7 O0-Boy's Boots and Cacl Bouts, large supply, and an endless variety of Cacks. shall keep on hand every thing known to the trade in the shape of Findings. I shall sell at small advance from cost, Morocco, Lilngs, Bindings Thread, Wax, Pegs, Nails, Brstles-or any thing I have on hand, should any favor me with their patronage.
 N. B.-Particular attention paid to Making and Repairing. My work is well known. Give me your orders, and will give you your mon- eys worth. If fail to do this, leave the work on my hands wish all to remember I have but one price for perfect work. My terms arc Cash.
 Thankful for past favors, I hope to merit a fair share of public patronage.
 WEST MAIN STREET, Litchfeld
 52-tf Doors West of the Court House.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24

,k T d Court of Probate holden at New Milforc IA within and for the District of New Milford on the 7th day of October, A. D. 1861.
 Present-Samuel D. Orton, Judge.
 On motion of Horace Merwin of said New Mil ford, Administrator on t he estate of ANN WHEA TON, late of the town of New Milford within saiG district, deceased
 This Court doth decree that six months be al lowed and limited for the creditors Of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the Administrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order, by advertising in week l. newspaper published in Litch6eld in Litchtield County, having & circulation in said Probate Dis trict, and by posting copy thereof on the pub lie sign post in said town of New Milford near. est the place where the deceased last dwelt in said town. SAMUEL D. ORTON, Judge.
 All persons indebted to said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 25-t3 HORACE MERWIN, Adm'r.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
DIED.

In Torrington, 18th inst. Thomas A. Miller, .sq. lie was member of the legislature ill soS and 1859, end was in 1858 appointed one ,f the State Reform School. He was most es- .imable man and citizen, aged 55.
 Mrs. Miller his wife died on Sunday Of the same week.
 In Norfolk, 2oth inst, Eden Riggs aged 76.
 At Cornwall, Col. Stephen Bonney, aged Sl. W. Gale, D. D The founder of Knox College
 Such is the brief record of the death of an ominently useful man in the "wor!d" of tie 18th century. His example was so rare and so well deserving of imitation by the present gcnration that we will add brief summary of the most important incid nss of his lfe
 Dr. Gale was born in Duchess Co.,, N r. Graduated at Union College in 1914. And at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1sl7 Was settled over chuches in Adams in Western N. r. Conceiving the idea of combining Education with manual labor he founded and for several years conducted the Oneida Institute at Whtesbore N. Y. He then determined to found College In the West. For this purpose he formed a colony of about 40 families of the same communion with himself, and removed to the broad prairies of Ill. then unhroken by the voice of population purchased several townships of land, devoting a portion of the land for the endowment of Col %SSS oAAu phVpuAdeohy SoAoolS, Iue enterprise was eminently successful. The first College building was destroyed by fire. Dr. Gale then came East and received liberal contributions from his friends in this State, Boston and New York for books and philosophical apparatus, tho Messrs. Abbott & Amos Lawrence gave abou 5000. for apparatus. He returned again ant rebuild the College. He lived long enough tt witness the successful results of his perseverin. lsbors. sGalcsburg, named from its founder con taining population of many thousands, thu centre of great and fourishing community O many institutions of learning of various deno minations of christians Knox College, having educated several thousands of young men ant possessed of fund of more than $500, al enduring foundation for future usefulness. Hi. own fame handed down to posperity as bene factor to his race.
 He was the maternal uncle of J. Gale Beck with of Litchfeld, and had many relatives il this and other eastern States.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
A AUGATUCK RAILROAD. - NEW AR q ATTACHMENT. - On and after 1nesd August ?, 1881 Trains will run as follows:

"A ACGATUCK RAILROAD. - NEW AR 1V ATTACHMENT. - On and after 1nesd y August P, 1861, Trains will run as follows:
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER.
 GoISG NonTH-Leave Bridgeport: 1915 l. M' for Wfllstcd connecting with the 500 A. M. train from New York. and with the 9.45 A. M. train from New Haven and connecting at Waterbury with train to and from Hartford. ; 1920 P. NJ. freight train for Waterbury.
 sos P. M for Waterbury, connecting with the 3 % P. NJ. train from New York, and the f SC ?. NJ. train from New Haven.
 On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, this train will be continued through to Winsted, re- ceiving passengers from the Providence, Halt ford, anl ishSill Railroad.
 GOING SourH-Leare Iimsted: $50 A. M On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, fol Bridgeport, New York and New Haven con. meeting at Waterbury with train to Hartford.
 FREIGHT AND PASSENGER.
 1 fl P. M. for Bridgeport, New York, and New Haven, connecting at Waterbury with train for Hartford.
 Leape Waterbury: S.15 A. M for Bridgepor New York, and New Haven.
 9 A. M. freight train for Bridgeport.
 IS P. M for Bridgeport, New York and New Haven.
 Leave Waterbury for the North 1908 P. M train for Winsted.
 700 P. M. for Winsted on Tuesdays, Thursday. and Saturdays.
 The stage from Norfolk connects with the A A. M. train down from Winsted, and returns or the arrival fthe 10 15 AM. train from Bridgeport The Woodbu1y stage arrives to connect al Seymour with the 8.15 A. M. train down from Waterbury, and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. NJ. train from Bridgeport
 The Stage from New Hartford. Ots, Colebrook Burlington, Litchfield and Bcthlem. arrives to connect with the A P. M Train down from Winsted, and returns on the arrival of the 10, l5 A. NJ. Train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage for Harwinton leaves Litchfield station on the arrival of the 1915 A. NJ train up from Bridgeport.
 The stage from Watertown connects with the S.l5 A. M train down from Waterbury. and returns on the arrival of the 1915 A. train up from Bridgeport.
 Stage for Goshen leaves Wolcottville daily. on arrival ot the 1915 A M. train from Bridge port.
 discount of five cents made to passengers purchasing tickets at the office.
 CHARLES WATERBURY, Superintendent. Bridgeport, July o7, 1861.
Litchfield enquirer., 1861-10-24
Assessors Notice.

FESHE inhabitants of the Town of Litchfeld li- -E able to pay Taxes, are hereby requested to deliver to either of the Assessors, or at the Town Clerks Office in said Town, on or before the lst day of November prox., properly attested, g true list of their Polls and other Taxable Estate by them possessed on the lst day Of October, in said tilne, cannot avail themselves of an ap peal iron, their assessment, to the Board of Re lief.
 Persons wishing Blank Lists can obtain them by calling on either of the Assessors, or at the Town Clerks office.
 DANIEL SToDDARD,
 ANDREW J. PIERPoNT,
 HEMAN BEACH, Assessors.
 ToNLINsoN WELLS,
 FREDERICK M. PORTER, Litchfeid, Oct. 1Gth, 1861 3t-2G