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Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

A LADY's EXPERIENcE.-"AlceS Smith" gives
the Bulletin an amusing sketch of her experi-
ence in keeping "open house" on New Year $
Day. Her first call was from Mr.. Leiur, her
husbands business partner, and the following
conversation occurred:
Mr.. L. said "Mrs Smith and Miss Matil-
da, allow me to wish you happy New
Year. and many pleasant returns Of the
day"
Thank you, sir, 1 reciproeate your good
wishes"
After pause, remarked, "IIow beautiful
ly it has cleared off, and how fortunately for
New Years callers"
Every true" replied my friend, ~ really
thought we should have as bad weather to-
day as we had on Christmas
at stormed severely last night"
eyes, very"
1T is very muddy, presume ?"
"Quite so."
Are you making many calls to-day ?"
considerable many"
"Will you take some refreshments? 2"
"Thank you with pleasure"
Then followed an ad dournment to the table,
and then MIR. Lejur took his leave.
This conversation was repeated substantial
ly by nearly all the visitors and they camein
throngs repeated SO often that it actually
became amusing. Towards night, the callers
began to be chow come you So" One thot
he would be smart, and undertook to pour
liquor from the punch bowl into his glass
lie let the vessel fall and smashed 1t into
splinters His confusion was great, and no
assurances could make him feel easy again.
Another upset whole plate of salad. She
saw persons whom she had never seen before
and whom she never wished to see again
She saw persons who would never have dared
to call on her at any other time. She got
worn out with talking about the weather
and the mud. and of replying in the see
saw style to New Year congratulations, and
went to bed at ten o'clock, more dead than
alive She says she don't intend to keep
"open house" any more.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

The Fakir of silva has arrived at Portlaad,
Oregon The Advertiser announces it.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

A Firemen's Ball was to have been held al
Yreka on the 1st of January.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04
SAW Mills IN soorr VALLEY.-A corr

saw MILLS N SCOTT VALLEY.-A cOrres-
pondent of the Yreka Journal says.
Although our saw mills run night and day.
they are unable TO supply the demand for
lumber. Mr. Sleeper. at Etna Mills, and Mr..
Friendly and Swain d Bro, at Rough and
Ready, have laid in heavy stocks of goods
for the winter, and their sales, up to the
present time, have far exceeded their expec-
iaiions
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

A Rifle Club has been formed at Yreka
Siskiyou county.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04
CO-par1nePship.

Has been improy ed in all its departments, partcu-
larly the eating department
Persons fayoring us with their patronage NAV rest
assured that no pains will be spared to make them
comfortable.
jan1 I'm KUHLMANN & CORSER.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

LAW PARrxERsHp.-C. E. DeLong and G.
N. Mott have entered into a copartnership in
the practice of the law in the counties of
Yuba and SutteF.
During tho absence of c. Z. DeLong at
Sacramento this winter, G.. N. Mott will
transact the office business of the firm, and
will also give his attention to the unfinished
business of Mr.. DeLong But, Mr.. DeLong
will attend in person ct the trial of causes in
which he is retained alone, or as q member of
the firm Of DeLong & Mott
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04
CIDER! CTDER!
PURE APPLE CIDER

RHADE and put up fresh from the Cider NH daily
I'VE at +. FAY'S Fruit Store, III Second street Ma
rysville. Cider by the Bottle. Cider by the Kep.-
Cider by the Barrell. For sale by
dec27 E. FAY.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 4.

OK TRAcIr "A stranger entered Myers's
pawnbroker's Office, on Wednesday, and Of
ferea to pawn the identical articles chat were
stolen the other night from the residence Of
Lee McGown. Myers at once recognized the
articles from a description which he had
seen, but pretended to think that the matter
was all right. lie agreed to loan the fellow
$50 on the articles, and sent his partner out,
ostensibly for money but in reality for a
policeman. The thief suspected and left,
without the articles. 1t seems that he is a
fellow who has recently come into the city
The police think he is the same chap who
robbed Mrs. Poston, short time ago.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04
Arrivals at the U. S. Hotel.

Arrivals at the u. 5. Hotel.
STOKES SHIELDS. ................P .PR0PRIET0RS.
January 2, 1861.
Smith city Taylor VIM Mountain h'se
Simmons city Bossell G
Chester ID Butte Church Mrs
Taylor o Harris ii NJ Forbstown
Massey Yuba co Johnson Q Yuba co
Crowel G Owen Jas
Quimby Il Nevada Cox VIM Sac River
Eastman J II - Winkler Jas I"
Fuller DR. San Juan Smith Jas "
Scholar A Sac city Miller p G. city
Vandercook Long Bar Moorehouse
Harrison Colusa co Mills & Colusa co
Seabury Young Hill johnson J Butte CO
Taylor Mrs J Bear RiverGalen Butte creek
Conroy Thos Ransom
Gooch Cy Simmons ii
Savage V Ind Springs Davis NJ f Sutter co
Keetng 0rovle Barber X S
Douglass Yokum K Sutter co
Campbell city
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04

ANTED-A School Teacher, one who can give
w good references. Constant employment and
good salary. Apply at
STAlIL & cos Intelligence Office,
st. Nicholas Hotel, entrance on Third street.
NNANTED-To loan $1,000 or well paying BUSH
w ness to invest that amount. Apply at
STAIL & CO.'S City Intelligence Office,
st. Nicholas Hotel, entrance on Third street.
WTANTED--A youthful and tidy Irish Girl, one who
w bears the best of reputatons would like to have
situation in private family or hotel, would prefer
the latter Apply at
sTAilL co.'s City Intelligence onlcc
St. Nicholas Hotel, entrance on Third street.
w about Mountain uotel-$25 and fare paid.
apply at
sTAHL & cos City Intelligence Office,
st. Nicholas Hotel, entrance on Third street.
NNTANTED-Ten Wood Choppers to cut from 5J(
w to 5000 cords of wood by contract at 81 4 cents
and $ 100 per cord. 20 The timber will split like
butter. Apply at
St. Nicholas Hotel, entrance Third street.
FOR SALE
ssa2ss. ON VERY reasonable terms n one story brick
II!9%a dwelling house, IS by 30 feet, containing
SsIk four rooms, hall, cellar, &C, together with
hsAaA lot 60 by so feet The House is very well To-
Gated. For further particulars, terms of sale, &c,
apply to
STAIiL 6 co.'s City Intelligence Onice,
st Nicholas Hotel, entrance on Third street.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-01-04
Arrivals at the st. Nicholas Hotel.

Z. wuITCOAIB. ... ...PROPRIETOl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
From the Raleigh Journal.
SALT.
HARRISBURG, Cabarrus Co., n n

~,
Mr. Editor: Sir-As the country is so mroI
cited as to procuring shat indispensable poredoS
salt, that plays such an important part in n'
economy of life, wish to call the attention of tns
whom it may concern" that in all probability b. III
is an abundance of it in the county of Union ~
G. The facts are these: About l6 mile. ~ A.
Charlotte, the Charlotte and Wilmington p ~
road, there is fountain which has poured oil 81,
enough of the saline material to have sailed "%
the pork that will be slaughtered this year ~ ~
vid Phifer owned this tract of land tn. ~.
was so strongly impregnased with the saline m,t,.
that the individual that lived upon the place Womb
go and procure sonle of the water and put it ny
her fresh meat which would season it as vol POu
the best Liverpool salt. Mr. Phifer being NJ. a.
of wealth engaged man to bore one hundred ra'4
deep, which was done. The hole was four inobe'
in diameter and the water flowed in abund,aes''
for years Whether it is still running or Dol NV
writer does not know. Would it not be well e.
some Of our chemists to pass down that rav, :
do not know whether Prof. Enmans has er..
had any knowledge of the fact or whether he sve.
was in that county. SODIUM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.

Congress has passed and the President approved
the following Acts: An Act authorizing the
President to enlist for the war such seamen, not
exceeding 1900, as the exgencies of the naval
service aud the defence ofthe seaeoast rivers and
harbors may render necessary. An Act authuriz-
ing the Presiden: appoint chief bugler OF prin-
cipal musician, according to the corps, of each
regiment in the army. An Act authorizing the
Secretary of War to appoint au assistant Secre-
tary of War, at salary of So, 900. An Act ad-
uniting Kentucky member of the Confederate
States on the usual footing with the other States
bill has been passed granting bounty of
nifty dollars to non-coumissioned officers and priv
ates who shall serve continuously for three years
or during the war to be paid at the end of their
first term 20 those reenlisting for the next two
years. The bill also provides sixty day furlouchs,
with transportation home and back, to twelve
months men who may re-enlist for the war or two
years longer, 1t is understood that the bill pro-
yides that troops re-enstins shall at the end of the
present service have power to organize themselves
into companies and elect their officers; and said
companies allowed to organize themselves into bat
tslioas or regiments and elect their field officers
The Act was approved by the President 1t also
includes musicians and all troops who have yolun-
teered or enlisted for twelve months or more in
the service of any State who may hereafter volun-
teer for service in the Confederate States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
TIMBER WANTED
AT THE
North Carolina Arsenal and Armory

Scaled Proposals will be received the North Caro-
lima Arsenal and Armory at Fayetteville, N c. until
the LIST January. 1852 for the delivery of OAK WAL
NUT, HICKORY and POPLAR, sawed in the dimen-
sions set forth in the annexed tabes-only be split
where mentioned.
The OAK must be of the best quality of White Oak
tough, straight grained sound and free from centre
heart, sap, splits, warps, other defects The Axle
bodies are got from quarered sticks free from centre
heart.
The WALNUT, of the best quality of Black Walnut.
The POPLAR of the best Yellow Poplar
The Walnut and Poplar must be clear stuff free
from sap and centre heart.
The Hickory must be tough Young and STRAIGHT
grained, and free from heart
Bids will be received for the entire bill of Poplar
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

Walnut and Hickory. Where White Pine occurs in
the table, Poplar may be inserted.
For the Oak, bids will be made for the entire BILL OF
fractional parts in tenths But where fractional parts
are bid for las tenh) it must be for tenth of each
of the dime nsions in the table.
If the pieces which directed to be got out more
than in length lin the "RemaFks) shoulG be got
in sixge pieces, the length of the piece should be
increased at the rate of inch to the foot, But
additional measurement is to be allowed for the inch
added.
Bids for Seasoned Timber will be made out sepa-
ratey Each bidder will state the per thous-
and he will deliver the timber at the Arsenal and Ar
mory. He will be required deliver one-fh of the
BILL month after the acceptance of the bid, and
fifth each month thereafter, until the entire bill is de-
livcred
Nov. and goth Febv.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

YANKEE MALIGNIrY-We havea new ev.
dence of the malgnity of our late brethern who are
endeavorlng to make US love them by robbing and
burning our property and by numbering peO-
PIE, IN the attempt to block up the inlets which
uoa mas made to our ports, by sinking old huks
loaded with stone in their channels, and with the
avowed purpose of never allowing at least one Of
them to be re-opened. This is kind of warfare
not resorted to- so far as we know, by any cviliz-
ed nation. 1t is dastardly, and we'll nigh impious
AN attempt to counteract the great purposes Of
providence, in opening harbors Tor commerce,
made by nation protesting to BE- helmingg
strong against feeble band of rebels as they call
the South. The act will bring down upon them
the scorn o. all really great nations, and we maj
nope 'hatn will be irowned upon and circumvented
~ 'ne Great Architect Of the Universe.-Fdy'
ateOtUe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
TO THE ASSESSORS OF THE STATE
GOLDsBoRO', Nov. 20 1851

"oLD0b"ko NOV ~, 1861
GENTLEMEN: For the purpose of having I'M;
formity in the value of the Slaves and other nron
erty OF the State, propose that meeting b
held in the town of Goldsboro on the goth dov If
December, and that the Board of Assessor.
OF each county appoint one of their number as
delegate to represent them in said meeting
Where it is out of the power of the deeq,t.
SO appointed to attend if he will address me h.
letter giving the average value of Slaves in b;'
county, and also the views of the Board of Asses,
sors for his county in regard to the value of Real
Estate as compared with the assessment of 1880
for State purposes, will lay the same before the
meeting, SO that full and free interchange If
opinions may be had throughout the State.
A single thought upon the subject will am
sure, convince every mind of the proprety Of the
course suggested
Without some such concert Of action, there will
necessarily be great inequality in the assessment
of the property Of the State.
would recommend to the Assistant Tax Col.
lectors in the State to defer making out their Tax
Books until after said meeting.
Hoping that the foregoing proposition will NEE.
with Il favorable response, / remain,
Very Respectfully, yours, &c.
WIN. K. LANE
Chief Tax Collector for the State of n G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
Chief Tax Collector for the State of N. G.

| The CONFEDERATE STEAMER NASHVILLE
| We have already published a brief announcement
OF the arrival OF the Z. S. steamer Nashville at
Southampton, England the fact having been CON-
| munlcated officially to President Davis We now
have full confirmation of the news, by the last
European steamers. She reached Southampton
on the 2lst of November, with the "rebel" flag
flying On her voyage out she fell in with the
American ship "Harvey Birch" from Havrs,
bound to New York, and after taking the captain
and crew on board the steamer set fire to the prize
and burned her to the waters edge. The "pri.
soners' were set at liberty on their arrival at
Southampton. The Nashville is commanded by
Copt. Robert B. Pegran, g. S. N. 1t is stated
that he communicated with Mr. Yancey directly
after his arrival at the British port. A leading
abolition paper of New York intimates that the
Nashville is fitting out" at Southampton, and
may, very possbl y waylay and capture the steam,
ship Arago, making captives of Gen Scott, Arch
bishop Hughes, and Thurlow Weed.
Colonel Peyton was On board the Nashville on
mission from North Carolina, and, with Com
mander Pegram, had gone to London.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

EFFECTS OF WAR.-We have heard It stated
that slave laborers have been hired for the Raj
elsh and CASTOR Railroad for the ensuing year at
S5O each. We are not at all surprised at this, and
even think it under the circumstances very good
price Many people who do not own slaves and
have been heretofore hiring, will to have to deny
themselves the luxury the coming year, as many
OF them Will not be able to feed aud cluthe them
selves let alone servants to wait on them. But
should the war become a permanent institution;
tes state OF affairs will only last for year tWo
Tor the culture Of cotton and tobacco will be aban.
doned to great extent and more grain and provis.
IONS will be produced, when capital and labor will
again assume their equilibrium -New6crn Pro-
gress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
More Timber Wanted.

Sealed Proposals will be received az the North Caro-
lima Arsenal and Armory, Fayetteville, N. c., until
the lst day of January 1862, for the delivery of the
following described Timber, the Arsenal and Ar
mory, at the times and the conditions specified in
the preceding advertisement:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

FACT AGAINST PRoFEssIoN.-The price of
cotton is still going up in New York. From %
to % cents for middling uplands, buoyant, with
an upward tendency, is the last report of the mar
ket This does not look like the Yankees had
much faith in the speedy subjugation the South,
and an abundant cotton supply from Port Royal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
Confederate states of America,

DISTRICT NORTH CAReLIxA !
DISTRICT CARE FEAR.
al session of this Court in the town o: Wilmingtoa
IN Inc ABOVE named District, the 10th day of No
Vember A. D. 1861, it was
ordered, That the next term of the Court be held
at the Court House in the town of Salisbury on the
"a Monday of February A D. 1862; and that all causes
be returned to that day.
Dee. }, 1851. Jim
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA special Washin cton
dispatch appears in the n York Herald, which
says that at an early day proposition will be
presented tosthe Federal Congress authorizing the
Generals to conhscate the property of all rebels
who refuse to take the oath of allegiance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

The VIRGINIA SALT WoRKs.-several wag-
ons passed through this place. last week, on their
return from the Salines near Abingdon Va with
moderate loads of salt, which was bought for rs
cents per bushel. They reported to US, that there
were left waiting at the Works, 1900 wagons, and
many Of them would have to remain until after
Christmas, before they could be served; although
the quantity furnished daily is about 2 800 bush
els 1t is not our opinion, that it would be advisa-
Bile for Others in this secton to look to this source
for salt, this winter, if they get it elsewhere,
in time to save their pork. The roads are said
to be IN very bad condition.-.StdtesuiWe Erpress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

PROPOSED EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS
Mcclellan is understood to have made the most
urgent representations to President Lincoln. in
favor of a regular and systematic exchange of
prisoners, demonstrating that the interest of the
country, no less than those of the army to say
nothing of the. dictates of humanity, require this
He will probably succeed in having his views an.
proved and acted on
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

IA Bank Deeds, Attachments, and Court
Blanks, for sale at this Office,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
Save Your LEATHER or Your
MONEY

KARL KAHNWEILER at Dallas Caste, county
VIII pay va cents for Dry st cts for Green HIDES,
or VII Tan them for onehalf of the Leather His
Peenee IN me business, he feels assured will enable
III m 10 give his friends and customers full
Mr H. Lay, an experienced workman or myself will
always be found on the Yard Please give me trial.
n,, KARL KAHNWEILBR
'' NV 20 1861 6t-pd
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-27
Notice to Bridge Builders.

THE Commissioners Of Portage county
| will receive at their Office, in Rsvenna, until
Saturday evening, April IN" Goth, D.. 1861. scaled
for Tn" construction OF Bri ges and Fuvorts
at the following places in the county Of Portage to
wit; ..-., .
on bridge on the centre road in the north part Of
the township Of Charrscn Lear the residence OF 5.
A. Curss
ore bridge on tho township line road between the
townships of { har estowh and Freedom, near steam
suw-mill.
One bridge on the centre road in the west part of
the township of Paris, near the residence OF Thomas
Gi idngs.
Ore Bridge on the Slate road east Rail Road station
in the township of Windham. across Eagle creek.
One bridge the Cuyah"ga river, east of Arvin
DIN in the north part Of the township OF franklin
One arcbed cuivert in the northwest part of the
township of Paris, near Pinney's mill.
One box culvert near the residence Of James Daw-
son, in the west part of the township OF Paris
Que box cuvert about one mile nor'h OF the cen're
Of the township of Hiram. -
One box culvert near the residence of VIM CrooEs,
in the east part OF the township Of Aurora, the road
lead ng to the brick tavern in Mantua
One box culvert In the township OF aurora north
of The centre and south of the Rail Road on the cen
tire read. 80.
mate the masonry by the perch OF twenty et, inclu
ding in the price per perch all necessary
and foundations, aid the wood work by the foot lin
cal measure.
Separate bids are sohcited Tor me wooo anu ""''
| worS.
The style and workmanship Of the bridges and cul'
yers to be cqna to that of any constructed in the
co nty within the past Ave years.
Farther information may be obtained at tue AHdl
tors Office in Ravenna.
| The Commissioners will meet at their office In Ra
VIENNA, on Tuesday. the 23d day Of APRIL at O'Clock
2. NJ. to examine proposals, make contracts, etc.
| - By order ofthe Courty Commissioners. =.
FRANCIS L SAWYER,
AuDIroR's OFFICE, County Auditor.
! Portage CO., Mar. 25, 1861 3Wl r.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1861-03-27
RELIEF IN TEN MINUTES.
pa. BRKAE'S
pULMONIC WATERS!

The Original Medicine Established 10 1887, and first
article or the kind ever introduced under the name
OF UPuLMoNIc WAFxRs,' in this or any other coun'
try; all other Punoni Waters are counterieits.-- -
Tie genuine c2n be known by the name OF thfAN
being stamped on each WAFER.
BEvAH's PuLMoNrc WAFFRs
Relieve Coughs, Colds, Sore Ihroal, a)arsehess'
RRYAH's PuLMoEIo WAFERs
Relieve Asthma, Bronchitis, Difficult Dreaming
BRyAH's PULMoNIc WAFERs
Relieve Splitting of Blood, Pains In the Ch st.
" BEYAN's PutMoNIc WATERS
Relieve lncpient Consumption, Lung Diseases
BRYAN's PuLMoEyG WATERS
Relieve Irritation of the Uvula ard Tonsils'
BRYAN's PuLMoNIo WATERS
Relieve the above Complaints in len Minutes,
BRAAN's PuLMoNIc WAFERs
Are q Blessing to all Classes and c. Institutions.
BRyAN's PuLMoNIc WAFERs
Aresadaptcd Tor v ocalists and Public Speakers.
BRYAE's PuLMoNIc WAFERs r.
Are in simple form and pleasant 10 the taste
BRyAN's, ,PuLMoNr WAIVERS
Kot only rclieve but effect rapid and lasting Cures
BRYAN's PuLMoNIc WATERS
Are warranted to give satisfaction to every one.
No family should DO without box Of
BRYAE's PULMoNIC W.FERs
in the house.
No traxeler shoul.' oe without supply OF
TO ERYAN's PrLMoNIc WAFERs
In bis pocket.
Ron rson will ever object to give for
,.,s- BRYAN's PuLMoNIc WAFERs
Twenty-Five Cents.
1oy MOSES, Sole Proprietor, Rochester, n. Y.
Sold BY Curtis Hatch, Ravenna, and Druggists c e'
u.,swhers. GAug. IS, 1860