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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-01-27

At METROPOLITAN HALL,
On Monday Evening, the 3Oth inst,
Upon the subject Of PsYCHoLoGY--i illustrating
the influence Of mind over mind, by many inter
esting experiments. jan 26-4t
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
Organization of the "Shasta Douglas
and johnson Club.o

The supporters of the nominees of the regular
National Democratic Convention organized a
Douglas and Johnson Club in this place on Mon
day night last, by the adoption OF the Coastitu-
ton, Bylaws and Rules of Order of the Bu-
chanan and Breckenridge Club of 1856, as re-
ported by a committee of five-viz: R. T.
Sprague, S. H. Dosh, Felix Tracy, Dr. Benjamin
Shurtlef and D. Callaghan-appointed on the
Saturday evening previous, by preliminary
meeting presided over by Hon. E. Garter.
After the adoption of the Constitution, &C.,
S. II. Dosh placed in nomination for permanent
President of the Club, the name of Hon. E. Gar
ter, who received unanimous vote.
Judge Joel T. Landrum and DR.. B. Shurtleff
were then unanimously chosen Vice Presidents;
c. C. Bush, Recording Secretary; Geo. Forbes,
Corresponding Secretary, and John Ball, Treas
urer.
After son stirring remarks from the Presi-
dent of the Club, on motion it was resolved to
hold Douglas and johnson Ratification meet
ing in this place this evening, as announced in
a notice under the editorial head.
The meeting then adjourned, to meet again
this evening at o'clock.
The regular meetings of the Club will be held
every Saturday evening.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
who are Boiling.

Some of the best friends we have in the coun-
ty-men who have heretofore earnestly warred
upon bolters and upheld the party organization
against all comers-have arranged themselves
under the standard of rebellion, and are now
with a paracidal hand, striking at the very Vi
tails of the Democratic party. We confess that
our regret at the course which they have deem
ed it their duty to take is most profound. 1t is
painful to fight men by whose side we have
fought so long. We do not question their mo-
tires. We do not doubt their honesty of pur-
pose. We have not a doubt that they are acting
conscientiously. But at the same time we be-
lieve they are blinded by much anger, and are
pursuing course which cannot have any other
result, if they accomplish anything, than the
election Of Black Republican to the Presiden-
cy.
If they will but look about them they will
find that they surrounded by men who have
never paid Difference to the voice of Conven-
tions, when such voice was against themselves
or friends. They VIII remember that, only last
year, they had to fight the very men, as boilers,
who are now hurraing them on in course
which can only result in the defeat of Demo-
Gratis and the success of Black Republicans.
But we are glad to say that, while some here
tofore reliable and hard working Democrats are
boiling the regular Presidential ticket, from
every section of the county comes up the news
that the masses of the party, in overwhelming
numbers are marshaling themselves, as of DID,
in the ranks of the gulars-determined if de-
feat must come, that it will not be by their de-
never be said it was because they deserted their
cours and gave aid and comfort to the enemy.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

A NUT FOR BOILERS TO CRAck.-Several ac-
quaintances who are now boiling the regular
nominees-Douglas and Johnson-fnd great
fault with the Convention for refusing admis-
sion to certain men at Baltimore. They say
by such refusal the Convention violated Demo-
cratic usage, and hence they are not bound by
the action of the Convention. Well, what do
these gentlemen say to the fact that Herschel
V. J. IEson, the regular nominee for Vice Pre-
sident, was himself refused admission by the
same Convention, for not being properly accred-
tied as a delegate. Every Douglas man in the
Convention knew that johnson, if admitted,
would vote for Douglas, and yet they refused to
admit him Did that look as if they were dis
eliminating in favor of Douglas? Did that look
as if the Douglas majority were disposed to un-
fairly crowd out his opponents?
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

LIGHT-Certain gentlemen who, last week,
were wandering in " darkness and in chains u
to such a degree that they could not perceive
whether Douglas or Breckenridge were the
regular Democratic nominee for President have
SINCE we are by one of them naively informed,
through the instrumentality of letters received
from the east, been flooded with light sufficient
to justify them to take position. And as is
usually the case with the soldier who halts in
the face of an enemy, so has it proved with
them. When they did take position it was a.
gainst their party and as 1--WE trust, Involuntary
auyiiaries of the Black Republicans-for by
boiling they do not expect to elect Breckenridge,
but simply hope to defeat Douglas, and, OF
course, elect-whom Not Bell; not Houston
Who then? Lincoln is the only other candi-
date And if they defeat Douglas and do not
elect breckenridge, whom therefore can they
hope to elect but Lincoln? This is question
so serious that we viii close this article by re-
peating it If the boilers do not expect to elect
Breckenridge, and do hope to defeat Douglas
whom do they expect to elect?
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

LEGITIMATE EyEMY.-Humphrey Marshall,
of Kentucky, a lifelong enemy of the Democra-
cy, has announced his intention Of supporting
Breckenridge This is natural. lie desires to
destroy the Democratic party, and seeing a
portion of that time -honored party hosting a
sectional and rebellious flag, he of course joins
them, hoping with their aid to accomplish his
purpose. And yet the friends of Breckenridge
boast of his accession as evidence of the
geuuineness of their Democracy In 1856, this
same Humphrey Marshall declared that with
Buchanan on the Cincinnati platform, and FIRE.
mont on the Philadelphia platform, there was
no choce-that he would Just as soon see Ere
mont succeed as Buchanan Now he is a
Breckenridge and Lane oracle to pronounce up
on the genuineness of Democracy
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

ANOTHER Coop REASON FOR VoTIYG FOR LIN
coLN.-An old farmer, who has been one of the
"wheel horses" of the Democracy of Spencer
county for many years, says that he is deter
mined to vote for 'tOld Abe at the next No.
vember election. as he had fight with Abe
when they were boys, and Abe whipped him.
He wishes to have the satisfaction of knowing
that he was whipped by the President of the
United States.-Erdnsrille Journal
No, no. That was not said by an " old far
mer," but by some city snob, who would think
1t an honor to be kicked By foreign noblemar
or distinguished American. As with '.Jen
Begs," SO with them. Kick away, kick away.
said he, holding his coat tail to one side, 81
likes it,
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

BRECKENRIDGE AND LANE CLgE.-A prelimina-
ry meeting of the supporters of the bolter can
ddates was held in /" Young's Building" on
Thursday night. The meeting was presided
over by Mr.. Van Schaick, W. H. Angel, Secre-
tary, and addressed by Messrs. Hare, Mix and
Pelham. A committee was appointed TO draft
a Constitution, &c, to be reported to an ad-
journed meeting Such is the report that we
gathered on the street, not haring been inform.
ed of the proceedings by any of the participants
in the meeting.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
Extracts.

Fortunately we have bound volumes of the
Congressional Globe for the session of ls54-
On the 23d of March of that year John c..
Breckenridge made a speech in favor of the
Kansas Nebraska Bill. He now endorses the
doctrine of intervention. AT least his followers
SO claim. We propose, by n few extracts from
his speech, to show how he stood when the
Kansas bill was before Congress:
"a If that instrument 1.-THE Constitution pro-
tects the title of the master to his slave in this
common Territory, you cannot complain, !, and
if it does not protect his title, we ask ne help
from Congress; and the relation of the Consti-
tuition to the subject are willing to have de-
cded by the Courts of the United States We
do not ask Congress to interfere for us, and we
will resist all legislative interference against u.s.
Further on the same page, AL, speaking of
the SANDER that the bill proposed to legslate
slavery into the Territories of Kansas and Ne
braska, he says
The right to establish involves the correla-
tive right TO prohibit, and denying both, would
vote for neither"
That is, Mr.. Breckenridge then held that, if
Congress had the right to legislate in favor of
sihfCi III thC AciilIullcS, IL diSO luc rig0t
to legisate against it.
On page 442, speaking of TIE very limited
power of Congress to legislate for Territories,
and declaring that such power must be exer-
cised in the spirit ofthe political system out OF
which this limited government springs, he ut
tered the following:
What, then, is the spirit of the system p
answer, the equality Of the States-ocal so, er-
eighty in all matters of interior and domestic
concern, embracing the great mass of powers
that belong to government; as for example, fix
ing the relations of parent and child, guardian
and ward, master and serrant-regulating the
general rights of property, the course of inher-
itance, and the innumerable conditions that
grow out of the social and political state"
Here Mr.. Breckenridge, like Douglas, avows
the right and power of a Territorial Legislature
to legislatc upon the subject of slavery We diff
fer from both of them on this point. We believe
the Territorial Legislature has no such power
But that is judicial question, and therefore one
that ought not to be taken into political Conren-
tions-and one, in any event, unworthy to di-
vide the Democratic party upon.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

SERIOUSLY HURr.-We regret to learn that our
distinguished county man, Maj. P. B. Reading,
was, one day last week, thrown from his buggy
at Haycraft Laferty's Ferry, and, falling upon
corner of the Ferry boat, had two of his ribs
fractured. Fortunately, DR.. Bates was visiting
at his residence at the time, ard of course
promptly rendered the necessary surgical aid
We trust he may have a speedy recovery.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

POPULATION OF SHASTA CoUNTf.-Capt. John
Hale, Deputy Marshal, and census taker for
Shasta county, has nearly completed his labors.
The Dog Creek and Pittsburgh settlements yet
remain for him to visit.
The entire population of the county will fall
short of five thousand, say about forty-six hun
dred. The population of the town of Shasta is
but little rising eight hundred The number of
residences in the county will probably reach
twelve hundred.
These figures will surprise many people. We,
however, are not at all disappointed. At this
season of the year our population is always a
thousand less than in the fall and winter. We
presume that not less than from three to FIVE
hundred white miners leave our diggings every
spring for the river diggings further north, and
return again in the fall while the Cinnamon now
in our mines'are at least one thousand less than
have been in the county at certain seasons Of
every year heretofore.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

A GRAND TREAT.-We received letter day
or two since from Messrs. VIM. Prdham and
Geo. S. Pierce, the agents of Dan Rice's Great
Show, in which they inform us that this i'm
mense troupe, with all their star Circus perform
mers and highly trained animals, including
mules, ponies and elephants, are gradually
working their way towards this section of the
State, and they will probably be in Shasta on
or about the 18th of August. The company
come well recommended By the press and pub
lie wherever they have performed, and we ad-
wise all to embrace the opportunity of witness
ing their performances, as II is the only chance
they will have, in consequence of the limited
engagement of the Eastern portion of the estab-
lishment. il2s
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

VAN HoRN's HoP.--We understand that Van
has just completed his ball room, and has erect
ed large swing at his :" Retreat" and will give
ing next. He wishes, doubt, to see his
friends, and we know he understands how to
cater to their pleasures. We hope he wifi have
full house, and that the company may have a
pleasant time.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
The "Reaeon, for the Regular Nomi-

The Red Bluff Beacon has hosted the names
of Douglas & johnson, the regular nominees of
the Democratic iparty for President and Vice
President The editor unlike many who are
loud mouthed, blatant supporters of the seced-
ers, can give a reason for the faith that is in
him.
"As between Mr.. Douglas and Mr.. Brecken-
ridge, we are free to admit that we would have
preferred the latter as the standard bearer of
the Democratic party, AS we consider him man
OF conservative principles, transcendent abilities
and great honesty and purity of character. But
the Regular Democratic Convention has seen
I'll TO nominate the distinguished Senator from
Illinois for the Presidency, and we do not feel
like fighting outside of the regular organization,
even to assist as great statesman as Mr.. Breck-
enridge. Though we have differed with Mr..
Douglas some of the great topics of the day,
still we have never allowed ourselves 10 cry
him down, and denounce him, for entertaining
opinions he had as! much right to hold as we
had our own. We differed with him widely in
his Kansas policy, and upheld the Administra-
ton in its views on that subject. And we wish
it distinctly understood in supporting Mr.. Doug
las, we give up none Of our principles, or former
opinions. We support him for the success of
the Democratic party, and for the preservation
of the Union, as well as because he is the n0mi-
nee
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

EXCELLENT SUMNER BEER. In a bottle get
equal parts of oils of spruce, sassafras, and
wintergreen,-enough to last the season if you
like. Then take three gallon jug or keg, and
put IN 2qnarts of boiling water, then add 60
drops of the oil, quarts of cold water, pint OF
molasses, pint of yeast, and let it stand in the
sun II hours Put it in a cool place over night,
and in the morning You viii find it all right
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

SEMI WEEKLY Observation-Disclosures &
Bishop have sent rs prospectus announcing
their purpose of establishing, at Red Bluffs a
paper with this title, the initial number to be
issued about the l4th day of August at S 7 so
quarter. The Independent will be independent
in everything neutral in nothing"
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

FREScH GULcH HoTEL.-Thc favori,e French
Gulch Hotel, the Empire" as will be seen By
advertisement, has been newly fitted up and
opened by Messrs. Knapp & Nsvber.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

FAILED.-An effort to get up, At Nashville,
Tenn, reception for the boiting OF Brecken-
was perfect failure. Nobody would 60 to
meet them.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
JOHN WHITE.
HOMER A. CURTISS.
PROSPECTUS
...oF THE.
NORTHERN ARGUS.

THE UNDERSIGNED proposes to.issue, on or
Il about August lst, 1860, at Horsetown, in
the county of Shasta, newspaper, to be styled
the q" Northern Argus"
The Argus" will be published every Satur-
day morning, and will be devoted TO the devel-
opment of the resources of the section Of county
in which it is issued, and TO the advancement of
the interests OF the people fShasta county.
In politics the argus" will be independent,
but never neutral. 1t will not be party organ,
bat will strive to speak fairly in all things per-
tanning TO the public interest. 1t will contain
all the news Of the day, both general and local,
OF an Interesting character.
1t Will be the endeavor of the publisher to
make the Argus newspaper that will be in
teresting TO the large population residing in the
southern and western portions of Shasta coun-
ty, and at the same time impart information to
every reader and he trusts that the citizens OF
the section of the county where he purposes to
issue the argus" will see the necessity of it's
publication.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
For one year......SS 90 For six months 81 90
psy" IarariaJly IN odvance ~gSa
JAMES L. HART, Publisher
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

UsIoS SEMINARY - This institution opens
next Monday. The building has been rear
ranged, so that now it is admirably adapted for
the purposes Of High School.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
BY TELEGRAPH TO THE COURIER
BY THE NORTHERN TELEGRAPH LINE.

The Pony has arrived with dates to the III
teenth Many of the items of the dispatch re-
ceived yesterday reached here several days
since We therefore omit them here and give
the following: led.
SAS FRANcIsco, July 26th.
The North is coming out enthusiastically for
Douglas, while the South is very much divided
between the two tickets.
In Mississippi Should it not be Missouri ?
and Illinois the Democratic candidates have
mostly declared for Douglas.
Latham left by the Southern route on the
18th Gwin on the steamer Of the llth.
Pony Express, to make very quick time, to be
established over the Butterfield route.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

0S A HUNTING ExcURsIoS.-Col. Maree. 10.
Short and left town few davs aoo
on hunting excursion into Burney Valley.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

CAUGHT HuGE GRIzzLY-Capt. John Hale
informs US that while at John Ogburn's ranch,
in Sierra township. a few days since, he saw a
grizzly brought in alive, which weighed over
700 pounds. Itwas caught in a trap by old man
Ogburn, and is now securely confined in a
care
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

LATE PAPERs.-We are indebted to Charley
Shaffer, of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S Express, and
Jas. W. Downer, for late New York paperz.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

nG An enthusiastic and large Douglas rati-
6cation meeting was held at Louisville, Ken
tuckv.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
MARRIED.

At Trinity Centre, on the 22d inst, by J. B..
Wells, Esq, J. c. DoRR. of Our House." Trinity
river, TO Miss ELLEN REYNOLDS, late of Hardwick,
Otsego county, N. Y.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

From PIT RIvER--Capt John Hale, Deputy
Marshal, returned from Pit River Valley on
Wednesday. He saw no sign of an Indian on
his return trip, and but two tracks on the road
on his way up.
TIE ranchmen had just commenced cutting
their grass crops which were abundant.
One of the two dragoou companies stationed
at Fork Crook has been ordered below. Their
place will be supplied by a company of infantry
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

Questions for the Boilers.

If the men who seeded from the National
mated Breckenridge and Lane in opposition to
the regular nominees, had remained in that
| Convention, would it not have been absolutely
impossible for Douglas to have gotten the NOM
ination By a two-thrd vote? OF course it
would, for the reason that the seceders added
to those who were opposed to him and yet re-
mained in the Convention, constituted nearly
one half of the entire Convention. When they
had in their own hands the power of preventing
his nomination, by remaining in the Conven-
ton, why did they leave it? What necessity
or justification WAS there for it? Why did they
not remain in the Convention and vote against
him ? If.hey had done so, he never could have
gotten the nomination, and would have been
compelled to withdraw in favor of some other
man. The fact is the leaders of the secession
move desired to break up the party in order to
break up the Union, and they knew if they and
those whom they were leading like so many
blind men, remained in the Convention, Douglas
would be compelled to withdraw, harmony
would then be restored the party would then be
united upon candidate, and for another four
years Yancey's darling scheme OF" precipitating
the cotton States into revolution" would be
frustrated. 1t was 10 prevent the withdrawal
| of Douglas, to secure his nomination, and to
split wide open the Democratic party that they
seeded. Their professed object in seeding
was to defeat Douglas but their real object was
10 secure his nomination, in order that two
Democratic tickets might be run, and Repub-
lican elected President In this last named
event, they think the people of the South will
favor disunion.
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
DIED

On the 26th inst, MiLToN P LEVIN, infant son
of ]. levin, of this place; aged l6 months
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28

CAMP MEETISG.-We are requested to say
that Methodist camp meeting will commence,
near Martins Ranch, ou Clover Greek, on the
s;h OF August,
The Shasta courier., 1860-07-28
Democratic Ratification Meeting.

By order of the "Shasta Douglas and johnson
Democratic Club" notice is hereby given that
A MASS MEETING
Of the Democracy will be held in Shasta on this.
Saturday evening, the 2sth inst,
for the purpose of ratifying the nominations
made by the Regular National Democratic Con-
vention.
number of speakers will be present
Citizens of every political complexion are in
vited to be present.
By order of the Board of Directors.
C. c. BUSH, Rec. Sec.
Shasta, July %, 1850.
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