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5Higtellaneaus.
EROLITES.

A writer in the Boston Traveller gives
the following interesting account of the
erolites to our world
Aerolitcs, as the derivation of tho
word implies, are masses of stone, which
dccend to the earth from the regions Of
our atmosphere, They are always, ap-
parently, in ,be form of swiftly mo-
wing fiery globe of considerable magni
tude, which explodes with great noise.
end hnrls its stony contents over large
tracts of the globe. la some Instances,
the globe has passed into our atmosphere
and out again without explosion, aud
without any resiIium. They are solita
nv in their fight. and their fall is conf
ned to geographical locality; nor do
they descend from any particular region
in the heavens, pursue any common di-
rection, or appear at any season OF the
year. They traverse, usually. large ar
cas- IN the sky, and are visible for some
time and over a vast extent of territory
So far as our knowledge Of them extends,
fnelr apIeaTauce uuu Couioc us ctcu'b al z
wholly fortuitous.
& Metcors, with which erolites are often
confounded, are class of natural pbe-
non ena entirely distinct from aerolites.
They are commonly known as shooting
stars, from their resemblance in color and
magnitude to the fixed stars, from whence
they appeared to proceed. They are OF
regular periodical occurrance, descend
ing in grours, sometimes in showers, and
come from particular regions in the heav-
ems. They are visible but very short
time; describe but very small arch n
the sky and are seen over q very small
space of territory They make no noise.
and leave no deposit. They are well
known to be of harmless character, and
excite but little more curiosity in their
appearance than the falling snowfakes.
But the terrific grandeur Of a solitary
@rolite moving with planetary velocity
in our very midst. exploding with the
noise of many thundsrs. and hurlins
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Patent Lard Lamp.

THE subscriberis is now manufacturing Patent
/ Lard Lamp, which he offers for sale. twill
also burn any kind of dirty greese. Call and
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Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
BY ELE CIR "A p II .
From San Francisco.

SAN Francisco. Oct 26th.
The steamship Sonora arrived here this A.
NJ. about 2 o'clock from Panama, with Cali
fornia passengers that sailed from New York
on October 1T.
The ship Winged Racer, Capt. Cummings.
while beating down the Bay this morning,
leaving for Liverpool, struck sunken rock
between Alcatraz Island and Little Alcatrnz,
and knocked hole in her bottom. Soon.
however, she swung off again and returned
to port. She is lying at North Point. with
steam pump along side pumping her out.
The accident that occurred on Powell
street last Monday when General Johns and
Captain Lerdrum were thrown out of their
carriage by the dirt car, has proved fatal to
Captain Lerdrum. He died at o'clock this
morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
TO INVALIDS.

BENECIA, located in climate that is the medium
between the heat of the interior and the cold Of the
sea coast is particularly adapted to the treatment Of
the SICK and especially to the prostratng, endemic
fevers of the interior.
The subscriber has been practitioner in Beneria
for nine years, having found by experience the pecu
liar healthness of the climate, which he partially
attributes the success which has attended his treamen
of many dangerous cases, has determined to open a
Hospital for the sick.
The Hospital will be fitted up for the accommoda-
ton of both and will be made in every respect
comfortable as home; no particular treatment will
be adapted, as good common sense will teach that ev-
cry case and every system wants peculiar treatment.
The undersigned will be prepared to have accomoda-
tions for baths &c.
Excellent Springs are in the neignborhood, Nothing
will be spared 10 assure quick and permanent cure
In the most chronic diseases.
Consultation in all modern languages and privacy
strictly attended to.
ausO 5m Benecia.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

AN OREGON 0RCHARD.-Some one writes
the following paragraph to the San Francisco
Bulletin, from Portland, Oregon:
| have had the pleasure of conversng with
seth Lewelling of milwaukee, who has kindly
furnished me with the statistics of small
orchard of five acres, which trust the read
ers of the Bulletin will peruse with no small
degree of interest. Mr.. Lcwelline says
" In April, 1854, l planted and half
acres; in 1866, planted two acres more in
orchard. and planted two acres of the above
in nursery, that is, apple seed. which occu-
ni"d the ground until the fall of 1860; in
the spring OF 1896 1 planted one acre; in
the spring of 1857 | planted half an acre
more-making, in all, five acres in orchard
The trees that planted classed as fol-
lows: so peach, 80 plum, 80 cherry, l2O pear
and $40 apple trees Among the orchard
trees, planted 40 currant l40 gooseberry,
100 raspberry, SO rods of awberry, and
Lawton blackberry. In 1860, the orchard as
enumerated, produced as follows; 27 900 lbs
apples, 1900 lbs pears, 1000 lbs peaches, 200
lbs cherries, 900 lbs plums (6 trees,) $50
lbs stra wberries, 240 lbs currants, 275 lbs
gcoseberries, 80 lbs raspberries, and 90 lbs
raspberries, % lbs of Lawton blackberries
from one sing lie stalk.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

CUSHING ENTnUsIAsM.-The Express, in an
article of a little over a column, announcing
the opening of telegraphic communication
with the East, discourses thus:
Science can do no more She has advanced
to the utmost of her tether, and the people
of California may now breathe easier and
deeper. We are now next door neghbor to
our sister States in the East, and can almost
shake hands with our friends there as We
bold converse with them. Our ambition
must now be curbed, for time at least, and
until science shall make another onward
stride. We have conquered all. Let US not
initiate Alexanders example and weep be-
cause there is nothing left, but let us wait
patiently for progress to take its course
There is only one thing left to complete our
triumph, and that is Pacific Railroad. The
transmission of thought being complete all
we ask is the highest mode of transporting
the body and Its effects.
The highest mode" would be by bal
loon. "The body" could travel in that way,
and leave "its effects behind.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
Hair Dye! Hair Dye !--wILLIAMl

Hair Dye! Hair Dye! !--WILLIAMA.
BATCHELOR'S celebrated Hair Dye is THE BEST
IN THE WORLD the only HARMLESS AND RELI-
ABLE DYE KNOWN. This splendid Hair Dye is per-
feet; changes red rusty gray hair instantly to
glossy black or natural brown without injurlng the
hair or staining the skin All others mere imita-
tions and should be avoided
The genuine has the signature, WILLIAM A.
BATCHEL0R, on the four sides of the engraving o
each box. Sold Wholesale and Retail by II. II. Nc
DONALD & CO., Sacramento, and CHARLES LANG
LEY San Francisco, and respectable Druggists gener-
ally.
Wholesale Factory, 81, Barclay street. late 233
Broadway and 16, Bond street, New York sel3-3n
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

WHY 1T WAS DESTROYED &C eneral Lane
burned the town of Osceola, Missouri, for the
following reasons:
/. 1t was traitorous to the ccre-but one
loyalist could be found in it.
2 1t was place of general rendezvous for
the enemy.
g. He intended to make of it a military
post during the winter.
f. 1t was naturally strong position, and
could he easily fortified
s. If left standing the enemy would return
as soon as our army left.
6. The Government could not afford to
make such expeditions every few weeks.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

days ago the discovery of rich quartz lead
near Fall Creek, in Washington township
were shown this morning some specimens
random from the groupings. The lead has
been traced for distance of 5000 or 5000
feet, and in one place the owners have sunk
down upon it to depth of eighteen feet
The lead is heavy one, averaging three or
four feet in thickness, and the rock every
where shows the orc. 1t is called the Aiken
lead, after the dscoverer. We are informed
that the fortunate owners are making ar
rangemeuts to erect mill for crushing the
rock.-Nevada Democrat.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
JENKINS
HAIR RESTORATIVE.

UNOR PRESERVING AND RESTORING THE
l. HAIR TO BALD HEADS-lt cures the sup,
messed secretons which productive of the loss OF
hair and the nspssated secretions, which inyarlsoy
produces a violent pain in the head, and the debilita-
ted cutcle which frequently produces loss OF halr
II also cures the dstende build which forces the SHAFT
of the hair from the capillary SACK destroying har,
eaters scay eruptons of the soap, dandruh altered
texture and dryness of the hair and all other diseases
of the hair. .z
Prepared only by JOHN c. JENKINS, the Hair Re-
storer, ST. Nicholas Hotel building, MarysViile. -
Agent for Sacramento-W. IL. Z. STEPHENSON NJ
D. X Street between Fourth and Fifth.
RErEREYcRs-Hon. c. H. Bryan, Ex Judge of the
Supreme Court Hon Gordon n mott, fN-yuoEe %
The District Court Hon Jesse o. Goodwin, Ex-State
senator; Hon. Lloyd Magruder. State Senator q L.
Rice Esq S G. Cooper, Esq; W. II Ia milton, Esq;
SON Mr. Henry Howe, Marysvllle; Mr.. f. W. Shores
Yuba City; Mr.. Robert Kelly, Timbuctoo; Mr. S Spar
row, Sau Francisco; Mr. Truman Neal, Sacramento
octl
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
Sperial gotires.
APPEAL TO SCIENCE.

you wish to be of obtaining perfect hair dye
without any deleterious element, Cristadoro's Excel
sor Dye is the only one ever submitted to this ordeal.
1t has been
ANNALYZED BY Chiffon,
the first chemist in the country, and his certificate
setting forth its harmessness is within the reach of
every buyer.
THE EXQUISITE BEAUTY
of the lustrcus blacks and browns, which 1t produces
with unerri certainty in ten minutes, has fairly won
for the appellation ofthe most naturahar dye ever
invented. Sold everywhere. Applied by all Hair
Dressers. CRIsTADoRo, No. Astor House, NY.
GEO. W. SMELL, Agent,
seq 1870 Washington ST., San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

CHINESE. ErIQUErTE.-Etiquett requires
that in Chinese cont ersation each speaker
should compliment the other, and everybody
belonging to him, in the most laudatory
style. and depreciate himself, with all per-
tanning to him, to the lowest possible point.
The following is no exaggeratioh, though
not the precise words:
What is your honorable p
My Insignificant appellation is Whong."
Where is your magnificent palace?'
"My contemplate hut is at Suchau."
How many are your illustrious children?"
"My vile, worthless brats are fve."
How is the health of your distinguished
wife p
my. mean, good-for- nothing old woman
is we'll"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

BRIEFLY STATED The Alta in speaking of
the two letters of Denver, the one a disloyal
one, INTENDED to be strictly private" and the
other intensely sound, and written for publi-
cation, says:
"If the first letter we're lost, this second
one would be good; but when we examine
the malice of the first we perceive the false
hood of the second"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

TIE ONO ELECTIoN.-The Cincinnati Ga
zette of October 10th, says:
The returns from the State show that the
Union candidates have received very large
majorities. In this county the entire Union
ticket is elected by majorities running from
1900 down to 800, the latter being the esti-
mated majority for Geolfry. for Treasurer, on
whom the contest was closest.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

Quartermaster, at Fort Vancouver) and two
sons, one of whom, the Captain, was with
him when he fell.
The Col ,nel-we are not yet used to his
higher title of General-had no enemy so
bitter would not confess that he had
tongue of rarest eloquence, and that there
was no way of subduing his courage but the
one that an envious rebel bullet took-pier-
cling his heart. He died as he would have
chosen to die-BuLLetin
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
All Chronic Diseases,
Lung & Throat Affections
Female Affections,
Diseases of the Eye and Ear,


And will perform any even the most delicate Surgical
rOperation.
DIR. FLATTERY proposes here, as everywhere, to
instruct persons individually by classes in the pc
cuartes of his successful treatment of the above
named complaints.
that his mode of treatment and examination
tirely newly invented Stethoscope for the ex-
animation of the Lungs, unlike the old) enables him
TO further detect disease in this delicate organ, and
by his Laryngea Specuum, he is prepared TO convey
light within the throat, sufficient to expose to view,
distinctly and unisakaby, its disease, thus aording
knowledge which has long since been q desideratum
in the treatment of malignant Throat Diseases.
His treatment for the CURE OF CONSUMPTION,
and Bronchial Diseases, is principally by inhaants,
based on discoveries in the Physiology Respiration
and Nutrition, which bear the closest Philosophical
examination.
N. B.-Letters addressed 10 DR.. ] FLATTERY, San
Francisco, will be promptly answered.
CiScisSATr., o March 5th, 1850.
We certify DR.. j. FLATTERY to be a graduate of
medicine OF the highest order, and entitled to all the
honors and privileges thereto belonging II is there
fore with great pleasure that we recommend him a
Physician and Surgeon OF TIE highest capabilities,
competent to the discharge of any duty the nature of
his profession may impose.
I. V. MORROW, MD.
Professor Of Pathology, and Theory and Practice Of
Medicine.
LIE. JoNEs,MD.
Professor Of Materia Medica, and Therapeutics.
JOSEPH X. BUCHANAN, NJ. D.
Professor of Physiology, and Institutes of Medicine
II. P. GATCHELL, NJ D.
Professor of Anatomy, Special and General.
b. l.. HIEL- NJ. D.
Professor of Obstetrics, Diseases of Women and Chill
B. sTALLO, AN
Professor of Chemistry and Medical Jurisprudencs.
oci2
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

FOREIGN AID.-Tha naiiles of Lafayette,
De Kalb, Kosciusko, Steuben and other illus
trious foreigners, who rendered aid in the
Revolutionary cause, viii never be forgotten
10y the American people. Following their
noble example, volunteers from among dis
tinguished Europeans have come over to as
sist in fighting the battles OF freedom in the
present ighteous struggle oftLe Government
against rebellion. Of the number are, Louis
Philippe de Paris, heir of the former king to
the French throne, eldest son of the late
Count &c Paris, and Robert d'Orleans, Due
de Chartres, his second son; both of whom
have been commissioned as Captains, and
are serving on General McClellan's staff -
Also, Major John Fitzroy de Couroy, of Eng
land, a Lieut.. Col attached to Gen. McClel-
ans staff Also, Major Valentine Bausen-
vein, formerly an Aid deCamp and Engin-
eer to Garibaldi now acting as Major in the
5Sth Ohio regiment Also, Ernest Baron
von Fegessack, of Denmark, appointed a
Captain. but not yet assigned to duty Also,
Lieut.. Oscar Huffman. assigned to duty on
General Blenker's staff, who served through
the French campaigns in Algeria with dis
tinction. He wears the insignia of the Legion
of Honor. Also, Oscar Brabender, who has
been appointed Lieutenant, and attached
to Gen. Blenkers staff who comes recon.
mended by the King of Prussia, on account
of having served with honor in the ROYAL
Guard. These gentlemen are all anxious for
fame, and should opportunity present, will
doubtless give good account of themselves
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27

A vENpER of hoop skirts was recently ex-
tolling his wares in presence of a customers s
husband mo lady should be without one
of these skirts" said the storekeeper. "Wel ,
of course not" dryIy responded the husband,
who was something of a wag; "she should be
,rithin IL %
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
ITVO " TUT IIIIIIVuI III
necessary.
Fort Pickens.
IL A.Anl.na NI Z,

New York, October 24-The attack OF
rebel columns was simultaneous and volley
after volley was aimed upon the volunteers
They were forced to fall back, leaving their
camp in the hands of the rebels, which they
commenced burning. Fort Pickens was by
this time aroused, and three companies of
regulars came to our assistance The rebels
then commenced retreating to their boats,
closely followed by the regulars and small
number of volunteers, who kept up a de-
structive fire upon them, killing and wound
ing large number.
The rebels finally reached their boats, but
the steamers were only five hundred yards
from the beach, and our men poured re-
peated volleys into the crowded mass. Every
bullet told, and by the shouts and confusion
of the rebels, It was evident that we had OBJ
tained ample satisfaction.
The Zouaves were badly managed, and
Colonel Wilson is very much censured for
inefiiciency, not reaching the scene until all
was over
n my w Gov lSJlSI vi OClOOct ~ ItDUtls
arrival at Cardenas, October 18th, of rebel
steamer Theodore from Charleston with the
French Consul and family, and Mason and
Slidell, Commissioners to France and Eng
land. The steamer Saloon, from Havana,
with contraband goods, was captured on
entering Campo Bay by the Keystone State
and towed to Key West. Her cargo is said
to have consisted of 600 pistols, half million
of percussion caps; 600 dozen hats; cases
Shoes 10000 cigars and 400 bags of coffee.
Capt. Scott returned to give his prize up to
United States Marshal for adjudication, and
to obey order of U. S. Court, sailed with hi.
prize.
WHEELING, October 24-The election for a
division of State, ordered by an ordnance
at last Convention, came off throughout
Western Virginia to-day. The vote in this
city, not full, but over whelmihg for division.
Reports from the interior, as far as report
ed, tell great uhanimty for it. Thirty
nine counties are included in the new State.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-10-27
The Attack on Fort PIckens.
A VALUABLE CARGO CAPTURED
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.
IFrom the Sacramento Union.l

IFrom the Sacramento Union.l
SAcRAMEETo, Oct. 90.
WASHINGTON, Oct 23-I am Informed by
the highest authority in this government that
the published statement in the N. Y. papers
te-day that at Cabinet meeting yesterday,
all the members of that body pronounced
Judgment that Fremont should be superceded'
and that the order to this effect would be is
sued to-day, is untrue. No such decision was
made in the Cabinet, and as a matter OF
course no such order has been issued.
The facts are that the condition of affairs
in General Frenont's department was dis
cussed in the Cabinet yesterday. Some of
the members were in favor of depriving him
of his command Immediately and ordering
him to be tried by court martial Others
opposed such action while in his present po
sition in the face of the enemy. The subject
occupied the President and Cabinet for sew
eral hours, when they decided by vote to
leave the whole matter to the decision of
the President. The latter finds the question
very difficult one to settle. involving as it
does not only great pecuniary interests of
Government but perhaps immediate and i'm
portant military results, together with law
officer of Government. He will give the sub
iect thorough investigation and decide in
accordance with the facts
Cassius NJ. Clay, our Minister to Russia, has
intimated to Government that in view of the
threatening attitude of the rebels, he would
prefer to surrender his present commission as
representative to Russia and enter the army.
Cabinet has the matter under consideration,
and Kentuckians here are anxious for the re-
turn of the noble Cassius
The Worlds dispatch says only the Rhode
Island officers stood by their guns at Ed
wards Ferry, the men retreating early in the
affair. The enemy charged from the woods
in all directions converging upon our force
They were bravcly met, but the slaughter of
our best officers and men was terrific that
the Federalsts were at last obliged to retire.
The California Regiment took over $50 Off
GERS and men, The drowned are about so,
killed 80. prisoners 80, wounded 1875. Two
howitzers and two field pieces of the Second
Rhode Island battery were posted upon the
hill and effectively handled during the fight
by Col. Baker himself, aided by his Adjutant,
IIawley, Col Coggswell of Tamany regiment,
and Captain Terrill.
The forces which crossed the Potomac are
as follows: First battalion California Regi-
ment $50, Massachusetts 18th 1000, Massa
chusetts 10Th 500, Tammany regiment 300
Total, 2,3S9.
The Trihune's dispatch says Col. Hayes. of
Kansas, arrived here to-day as bearrr of dis
patches containing eertai" charges against
Captain Price, commanding AT Fort Leaven-
worth. Principal difficulty is his refusal TO
fill acquisitions of enera Lane.
The President has at last suspended the
writ of habeas corpus for the District Of Co.
lumbia. Judges and lawyers have made
themselves SO troublesome with their otfici
Gus interference with military affairs thatt this
has become necessary.