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Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

WAKATAH-GooD INDIAN The renown.
ed Indian warrior WAX -a-tah visited us yes
terday. and exhibited document of which
the following is copy
"YUBA Cry, Aug. %, lS6l-The bearer
Wak-a-tah. chief OF the Yubas is permitted
to ramain, for the time, in Yuba and Sutter
counties; aed it is hoped he will conduct him
eelf so as to merit the off cast hats conts,
shirts pants and shoes Of his more civilized
brethren. G NJ HANSON,
Sup't Ind, Affairs"
Under this appeared the following recon-
mendalion:
can say that some time last year gave
Captain Wak-a-tnh pair of old pants in
which was uniutentionally left a valuable
knife, ana that few days after he returned
the knife TO me A. LEE.
Aug. %, 1861"
Wak-a-tah is a true American, and would
scorn to steal an arsenal, or an Indian reser-
walton. In view of his relations with the
Federal Government (he being guest of the
nation) it is needless to say that he is sound
on the Union.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

STEAMER SAcRAMENro.-The new steamer
Sacramento arrived at Sacramento at about
two o'clock Wednesday morning, having
left San Francisco at about four o'clock on the
evening previous. She brought up about
two hundred passengers, of whom a large
number were invited guests, and about one
hundred and twenty tons of freight The
boat, says the Union, presents fine appear
ance externally and internally, and is ad-
miraby arranged in point of room and COM
fort of passengers The following is list OF
her officers: Captain, n H. Falkenberg
mate j. Montgomery pilot, w. Martin; en-
gineer, Dewitt Hulse; clerk, R. G. Gilmore;
assistant clerk, b, C Wasdworth; steward
- Cowes The Sacramento will run, for
the present, alternately with the Enterprise
but in short time she and Nevada will run
in conjunction. Her owners are Donahue
and Yuee of San Francisco.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

RELIEF CoMMTTEE.-There was full
meeting last night of the general committee
of New Workers at the U $ District Court
room. The following gentlemen were ap-
pointed as an Executive Committee of thir-
teen DR. Harris Hon. Ogden Hoffman, Al
bert Dibhlee, w. w Stowe, r NJ Jessup. j.
A Donahoe Capt Baldwin, F. B, Hart, AL
pheus Bull DR. ii NJ Gray, James A. Dom
ahue, G. W. Ryckman and II. B Livingston.
rhe Committee were empowered to take
charge of the whole details of the relief to
the families of the New York Volunteers,
with power to call the General Committee
together when eXigencies required 1t is
proposed that list be opened for subscribers
who will agree to pay monthly contributions
of five dollars each, during the war. The
Executive committee were instructed TO in
vite the co-opei alton Of all loval New York
ers in aid of the fnnd-~S r. Euen;ng .loarn-
al Wc1ucSidV.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23
ABSURD FooLERY. The Morning Call hf

ABSURD FooLERY The Morning Call has
been somehow delivered of the follow ing:
"It is a remarkable fact that, with the ex-
ception Of several country journals, the names
of which we cannot now recollect, the only
papers in the State which have been from
the start unswervingly for the Union intact,
the enforcement of the laws, and against the
heresy of Secession. are the Daily Call and
the Sacramento Union"
We are surprised that the Call, protesting
a certain regard for courtesy, justice ahd
TRUTH should expose tho fotegoiug lamonta-
Die stuff Observe the altitudinous, sweep.
ing, Joye-like attitude of this expanding lit.
tie frog-nay, tadpole! "Several conntr!
journals the names of which we cannot nov
recolect?" Can't reaoll ct the names of tn
Marysyille Democrat, Appeal, Shasta Couri
er, stockton Independent, Trinity Journal
and a score Of other good and patriotic int
rior newspapers-never heard Of "at the Cal
office. on Montgomery street, 532 upstairs!
Q Lord now lel thy servant depart in peace
S f. Ire Journak
No one ever doubted the firm loyalty o
the Journal The Call ought not to have for.
gotten its brisk neighbor.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

An ANTI WAR CANDtpATE.-The following
complimentary C) notice of an Anti War cam
didate, on the Mendocino County Ticket, is
copied from the Herald, Mcconnell paper
published at Ukiah City;
For Senator of this district, we have Ned.
McGarry, of Napa, one of the fast b'hoys-
hale fellow with any one who will drink
whisky and have generally good time
We had supposed that the above class Of
men were pretty generally "ployed out" as
condidates for office, in this State. But it
appears that we were mistaken. The peo-
pie however, we think, will select men for
Office who are good for something else than
to "drink whiskey and have generally good
time" whatever the politicians may do in
their party conventions.-Grass valley Ma
;ional.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23
Coon Work The Navy Department has

Coon Work The Navy Department has
received official intelligence from the Gulf
squadron, that the United States steamer
North Carolina had made considerable havoc
among the vessels which forced the blockade
in that locality. On the Fourth of July, it
appears she captured six schooners. on the
following day two more, at the Same time
running one ashore On the 9Th and 9TH She
captured one schooner on each day y-moking
eleven in all. ei'her destroyed or taken.
Among other things taken from the prizes
were thirteen bags fall of letters and thirty
one packages of Express matter.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

DEAREST Fred she softly said, you must
abandon smoking-it spoiIs your looks-it
spoils your breath-indeed its most provok-
ing Did God decree that man should tie a
chimney flue regarded? Then, darling Fred,
let it be said, tobacco, you've discarded How
well, my dear said Fred 4 fear that will not
be so easy but, like man, I'll try a plan,
and oh the best to please ye. Did God in
tend that woman's mind, such wondrous
things should brew, love, as Bustles, Bloom
ers Cridolines, Hoops de dooden do. love
and mind you I'm not joking, if you'll aban-
don Crinoline, by Jove!-rll give up smok-
iuo
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

The PRor osED CoTroN LoAN-Thc propo-
stion of jeff Davis Il Co, to raise big cot
ton loan from the Southern planters does not
meet with the favor of the business men of
New Orleans. The True Delta steams off as
follows:
What shade Of politics will entitle the
common public" to an equal participation in
the profitable drippings that viii oox in
such juicy current rom this stupendous foun-
tain Of official patronage? The authors
of the impracticable and stupid scheme were
we are willing to say, doubtless persuaded
that it was one highly eligible, and unohject-
ionable; indeed they were, in charity we
believe, wholly incapable of pereeiving any
objection to it, it looked so fine in paper OF
from the stump to call upon planters to come
forward and sell their cotton to the pure
patriots who, for large salaries, generously
administer their affairs; and take in return
its full value in Treasury paper, which.
again. tbey-the planters creditors-must
accept in payment of all claims, or otherwise
risk being called maleontents or abolitionists.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

ABsYNTHE Poison AGAIN e G. B., the
Atlas Paris correspondent writes to that
journal as follows:
| wrote you some time since in relation TO
the terrible effects of absynthe, a liquor
which is extensively used in France, and
which is spreading its poison over the whole
civilized world A petition has recently
been presented in the Corps LegiSlatih. sign
ed 10y sevaral of the most eminent medical
men in Paris, asking that the sale of it be
>u iccted to the same restrictions as here are
thrown around that of other violent poisons
which are only permitted to he sold by
druggists upon physicians prescription
The petitioners aver that very large pro-
portion of the cerebral diseases, and of cases
of actual insanity which come under their no.
tice, are the direct result of absynthe drink
ing. The petition was considered of suff
cent Importance to be sent to the Minister
of the Interior for his advice. Int tho news
papers which have spoken Of it, doubt the
power of the Government to stop the sale Of
this poison | take it there is no doubt of the
power, but that it is simply question o
policy, sudden stoppage of the supply o
daily ebsynthe in Paris would be almost as
much felt as the stoppage of tobacco oil
bread, and might be attended with serious
consequece, for two or three glassas day OF
the villainous stuff has crme to be considered
almosta necessity now, among all classes OF
| society.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

CAVALRY REcEUITs. M Mclaughlin o
Butte county, First Lieutenant in the COM
mand of J G. Dennston. wishes to raise
few men to fill up an accepted cavalry com.
pany There will be no doubt about theil
being received as the compa Y is already
mustered in. Mr.. Mclaughlin will be at the
Western House on Monday next
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

For Sheriff.
J. s. sLINGERLANe
For County Clerk
CHARLES L. THOMAS.
For Recorder,
JOHN COLLINS
For District Attorney,
r. r. MERRILL.
For Tax Collector,
CALVIN MoCLASKY.
For Assessor,
J. II. D0UGllERTY-
For Treasurer,
l.. b. CLARK.
For Surveyor,
Il. A. WILLIAMS.
Tor Coroner,
T.. HAMILTON
For Assemblymen,
J. II. lASSITER, P. DURNIN, II. LOGAN
For Supervisor CIhrd Districi,)
GEORGE MAY.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

FRANK ADmasIox. "A correspondent of
the Express says:
The ballot-box is the proper place TO re-
dress grievances such as afilict the country.
lie was writing about heavy taxation hut
he uttered truth which, If acknowledged
makes the rebels and their sympathizers in
famous
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23
PUBLIC SPEAKING.

REcopDEH's Court, AVG 22p Jose Gnicia
petit larceny $40, or ten days in chain gang,
Johnny Farrell, j. Scholer, Martin Conner
and VIM. McGanick, four d. Dis were fined
$40 each.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

GRAPES $50 boxes of Los Angeles grapes
in prime order, were brought up on the
steamer John T. Wright, which arrived in
San Francisco on Tuesday.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

TnRoUGH BALrIMoRE.-Th city of Balti-
more has been selected as the principal rem
devious of the army in the East. in conse-
quence of the facilities of transportation from
that point to Washington, Harper's Ferry and
Fortress Monroe.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

CHARLESTON IN DANGER.-An Eastern cor
respondent says there has been considerable
discussion among men in Washington recent
ly, as to the proprety of attacking Charles
ton by sea, with u view to divert the forces
of the rebels from their position in Virginia
where they have, manifestly, concentrated
lher largest army. 1t was thought that such
movement would be an excellent piece of
strategy in the present condition of affairs.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

Why is a certain white man in Congress
like coal2 Why eos he's Ben Wood, to be
sure.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

BAD TIMBER FOR A CoNsREssMAN-Ben
Wood.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23
OF Los Angeles.

VI r17'"
For Justice of the Supreme Court,
B. C. WHITMAN........ .Solauo.
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
GEORGE s. EVANS. ....... .Tuolumne.
For Attorney General,
GEORGE w BOWIE. .. .Sacramento.
For state Treasurer,
For State Comptroller,
JAMES Z. huffman -. San Francisco.
For Surveyor General.
J. j. GARDINER. San Francisco
For State Printer
JOHN r. .RIDGE...........S San Francisco
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23
The Arrest of Austin Il. Smith.

The plan which Ii. |. Thornton wrote back
to his friends in this State had been adopted
| by himself and Smith, for reaching the land
of Dixie, must have been subsequently, aban-
doned by them. Thornton wrote to a near
relative in California that they would take a
British steamer from Aspinwall to ST. Thom-
as, and would proceed from the latter port,
in sail vessel, to the coast of Florida. They
probably heard of the activity of the U. S.
Gulf Squadron, and concluded to respect the
blockade. That Austin L, Smith was ar
rested in New York is now well established.
The Sunday Mercury, of August 3. has the
following:
| On the arrival of the Northern Light on
Friday night, Mr. Extra Secesh Smith had
hardly left the boat before his calm, unrufied
spirits were slightly disturbed by Smith and
Devoe-olicers connected with the Marshars
oflice-who politely insisted on his enjoying
their company to the Marshars office. Re-
monstrance was useless, and he did as re-
quested. young man, also possessing the
euphoneous name of Smith-a relation of
his had accompanied him. and at first was
| dlSO UTeSJcu, Uub NhS soon Teleuscu, hs Ho-
thing was known against him other than the
mere fact of his travelling companonship.
On taking the prisoner to the Marshars office,
he was detained over night, and yesterday
orders were received from Washington TO
carry him to the military prison at Fort La
fayette, which was Immediately done by otf-
Ger Lee
Smith is a rather good looking young man,
about five feet six or seven inches in hight,
with a full, round face, end dark side whis-
kers. On the way to the prison, yesterday
afternoon, he said but little only OCCASION
ally remarking: "I want to go home to
see my father" To which the cheering reply
was given that his father might be brought
to him in little while.
"lts an outrageous proceeding. It's un-
constitutional" continued the prisoner, and
reiterated the remark several times Finally
they arrived at Fort Lafayette, where the
prisoner was delivered to the commandant,
who had received orders to hold him in GUS
tody lie had some baggage which, it is
expected, contains the papers of the office
which he filled in San Francisco, and which
Will be examined There is no moral doubt
of the fact that he intended 10 go on South
from this place, and join the Confederate
Army, meanwhile, perhaps, gathering i'm
portaht intelligence for the rebels.
The young man who accompanied Austin
E. Smith, under the name of Smith, and who
was at first arrested with him. but subse =
quently released, may have been Thornton.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

WHOSE CHAIRY-One Of the private police
men of the city captured cane boltomed
rocking chair night before last, and would
have taken the thief who was running Off
with it, but that he was too feet of foot for
the aforesaid policeman. The chair is now
at the station house awaiting an owner.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

THE way to whip King Cotton---seud out
General W ool
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

WHILE the southern people would hght
against ReDublicInism a. long ~ they have
II gun and there is a man left to fire it. quite
different would be their feelings towards the
Democracy, if the olive branch were extend
ed by them. They know the Democracy al
ways dealt justly 10y them, and hence they
would receive any proposition from them in
IA spirit of friendship. and in that way alone
car an accommodation Of the difficulties be
effected. --ErpreSS
If the Democracy have always dealt justly,
why wac the Breckinridge party organized
last ear to destroy the Democratic organiza-
tion, and give Lincoln an easy victory? The
l}reckinridgers in the North did not amount
to a corporals guard, as everybody knows.
Their leaders are now strong war men. The
Northern Democracy have no better terms
to offer than they had year ago. Then
their propositions were rejected with scorn
by the Southern Breckenridge leaders whose
aim was a disruption of the Union. The au
thors Of the present rebellion tod us during
the Presidential campaign that the Chicago
platform was less Objectionable to the South
than was the platform upon which stood
stephen A. Douglas, and large majority of
the Democracy. What new light has dawned
upon the conspirators. that leads the Express
to suppose that they would regard an olive
branch extended by the Democracy? The
rebellion is the work of diaboical lrcachery,
falsehood and fraud. The prctcxt, for it was
manufactured, and the occasion created by
its own authors THEY elected Lincoln, in
order that revolution might be accom- lsh-
ed through incendiary appeals to Southern
sectional pIcudices The Express aided in
the work when it supported Breckenridge.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

al Go WITH MY STArE|-What river in
Kentucky will represent Mr.. McConnell's
feelings on the 4th of September? Licking.
What portion of Kentucky will he "go" to
n day or two after? Salt river
What county is suggestive of the relief that
might possibly he furnished Mr. Mcconnell
under such trying circumstances Bourbon
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

Very NEAR TIE Truth, FOR RUMoR-The
rumor that General Thomas N. Casneau had
received without asking, the appointment of
Commissioner of immigration, was nearly
correct, the only difference being that he had
asked without receiving the position atore
said.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

HAVE you permitted the Sodacticus cry OF
Union to allure you into the cumpof party
that, by violating the Constitution, made the
Union what it is?-Cor. Express
Nary SeductiouS" cry has so allured.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

The REPUBLICAN MEETING LAST EVENING.
Hon. 7. G. Phelps and Hon. d. r. Ashley,
Republican nominees, made speeches last
evening. The crowd was respectable in
numbers, until within half an hour of the
close, when it dwndled to "A small point The
speakers presented the views of their party
with attention. Our public meetings this
year have all been attended with good order
which speaks well for the intelligence Ct our
people
Daily national Democrat., 1861-08-23

WILL THE MCCONNELL Pass EXPLAIN ?-Is
there any truth in the rnmor that ii. /.
Thornton and Austin E. Smith were chosen
delegates from California to the rebel Con-
gress at Richmond, by a secret caucus of
simon puer Secession delegates in the late
hypocritically clamor for peace for the sake of
the Union, had the hardihood to meet in Sc
cret session, and 90 through the mockery of
electng California representatives to the
Southern Confederacy Congress? Tne bare
mention of such rumor should, il it is
groundless, have called out an indignant de-
nial from the Breckinrdge editors, But we
have seen no such denial 1t is due to the
people of this State that they be told by the
Secession organs. whether or not Austin f.
Smith and Harry |. Thornton took East with
them, credentials, as members of the rebel
Congress from California. Let US know how
many different Governments We live under.
This is no trifing matter. Virginia was dis
graeed before her pretended secession, by
bogus representatives. in eff Davis's Congress.
We want to know whether the same game
has been played 10y traitors here, to bring us
into contempt in the eyes ofour countrymen.
viii the Express enlighten the people upon
the subject? Perhaps some of its learned
contributors below will either admit or
deny the truth of the rumor referrrd to. The
question is simple one. Did any assem-
blage of persons, large or small, secretly elect
Thornton and Smith as delegates from Cali
fornia to the Richmond Congress, and furnish
IL, nun with cnrli fnatns Of snnh nlnntinn0
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-20
PROSPECTUS.
Young Ladies sgcGdesny
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CONVENT OF HOLY CROSS,
plaQucmine, ;9bervillc,) LA.
PROSPECTUS

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The buildings are large and commodious, AMI
the grounds OF good ample space Tor amusement
and healthy exercise. Inc institution oelhs
situated within lew minutes "aiho OF the steam
boat landing enjoys the Idvanlase Of easy anu
H Hotv Gro aS'e wbo bsin9 Wholly devoted 10 the
important work OF public instruction, spare no
pans 10 improve The heaTi' OF tnelr puPns IN siri
.ne! p'eu7l nnraroI "a ,ir,no arJ iaarn;og
~ -, ,haron,b s5ro,,;on in tbo L;abss,
-" - - 49, n1oraI an1 I'm
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-. - aL;ort 81 aan.tant a,tan-
,5 IT, .rs,o,n Of anyernment ;s mild and
.o". go - 81 ~ In 60 H.
, n"'e, - ii Int TLa confor,s
a"e PppI ,n"i 80 - Il ,bo rnnca H. racs,ye
,ba sonoo ,t,ertion ne in ,bs mos, refined family
crcTo
Religion is the ground work of education.
The Institution is Catholic: but young ladies' OF
all denominations are admitted. provided thew
are willing for the sake of order and uniformity
to attend the exercises of public worship. The
Academical year is of ten months. The course
OF Education embraces all the branches usually
taught in Academies, with the facility OF prma-
~ instruction IN 10Th The EnSil>h aud french
languages. al the option OF parents.
Terms far E0qrlers:
IN
E"'Tahse zee peu' P''uo' w
b'aIu ana lu'''Iu' PEI ""iu'"' pa en- M
q""'eI'i III !" ""o
Terms J0r Haif b"df'fFS:
Tuition per month, payable monthly, $40 W
Trrus far Dan .Sc5oIqrs:
m
luitlon' per Hoh'h' "S"o'e mummy '
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Extra charges al the option of parents, IL
! Music, Medical Attendance, board dt Iohven
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-20
.EEEEV''S
Improved Stu0bIe Shaver.

A number of the above important article. so
II useful in facilitating the culture OF the
sugar caue,-invenled by J. ALLEN, and perfected
by he undersigned-has been Manufactured and
is now on hand for sale in New Orleans by
GEO. w. SISER, corner ofCamp and Poydras,
Agent for the sale OF the machine in that city.
The undersigned has upwards of serenity certi-
fcates from the best planters in Louisiana, who
have witnessed the operations Of the Stnbbie
Sharer in various soils; and there can be no
questions of the fact that it meets-and fully
meers-all the requirements and desideratums
that could be needed or desired for performing
cleanly, neatly aud perfectly the work for which
it was invented to perform, and in which per-
Torrance it does the labor of at least fifteen hands
nth The hoe! 1t will also shave from p 10 so
acres without sharpening. The price asked for
them will be found TO be surprisingly small con-
sidering the price paid for their manufacture
Planters wanting the StaJHe ShaUr will please
address GEO. W. SISER. New Orleans or to
oct Is A. ST. DIZIER, Plaquemine:
Or 10 j. McWILLIAMs.
Gazette and sentinel., 1861-04-20
8a3stts & 5sntinsE.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY BY
W. p. BRADBURN,
EDITOR And PROPRIETOR.
A Queer People.

Chambers Journal, discussing q re-
cent book of missionary travels in At
RIGA, thus alludes to one of the tribes
which arc found in that terra inoOgnita :
But the strangest of all are the stories
told of the Dokos, who live among the
moist, warm bamboo woods to the south
of kafla and Susa. Only four feet high,
of a dark olive color, savage and naked,
they have neither household temples,
neither fire nor human food. They live
only on ants, mice, and serpents, diver
sified by a few roots and fruits (; they
let their nails grow long like talOns, the
better to dig for ants, and the moro
easily to tear in pieces their favorite
snakes.
They do not marry, but live indis-
criminative lives of animals, multiply
ing very rapidly, and with very little
maternal instinct. The mother only
nurses her child but a short time, &C
customing it to eat ants and serpents
as soon as possible ; and when it can
help itself it wanders away where 1t
will, and the mother thinks no more OF
it. The Dokos are invaluable as slaves,
and are taken in large numbers. The
slave hunters hold up bright cOlored
cloths as soon as they come to tho
moist, warm bamboo woods, where these
human monkeys I've /; and the poor Do
kos cannot resist the attraction offered
by such superior people. They crowd
around them and are taken by thous-
ands.
In slavery they are docile, attached,
obedient, with few wants and excellent
health. They have only one fault-a
love of ants, mice and snakes, and a
habit of speaking to Yer with their
heads on the ground and their heels IN
the air. Yer is their idea of a superior
power, to whom they talk in this comi-
cal nature when they are dispirited or
angry, or tired of ants and snakes, and
longing for unknown food. The Dokos
seem to come nearest of all people yet
discovered to that terrible cousin OF
humanity-the ape.