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The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

parting with the Northern Democracy who have
so gallantly and chivalrously battled for their
rights but as ''scfpreservation is the first law of
nature" they feel compelled by necessity to bid
them an aiectionate farewell in sorrow and sad
ness. God in his infinite wisdom only knows
where this is to end. If Lincoln attempts coer-
cion, the torch of civil war will be lighted, and
the issue will be given to the "God of battes;''
and rs long as one man breathes on Southern soil,
resistance to the death will be the motto. The
men Of the South have sprung from that bold
brave and hardy race. the Anglo- Saxon, and III,
history proves that they have never been con
quercd. never subdued. What course, then, would
California pursue-her population consisting of
nearly half million, one-half of which are from
the West, the Southwest, and the South? Do you
believe, does any sane man believe, that the gal
liant men from the above section would tamely
and quietly acquiesce in being taxed by the
North and Northwest to raise troops and to carry
on civil war; TO place arms in the hands of
Government to subjugate their fathers; to pay
money to the ilcendi0ries to burn the houses of
their mothers; 10 aid and assist the ruthless rulian
to ravsh their sisters, and to give power to the
Great North o lay waste and desolate the fair
land that gave them birth? Sir, let such taxation
be once attempted. and the beautiful valleys, hills
and gulches of California will flow with blood
and all the horrors of civil war will be upon us in
our Golden State.
1t is for these reasons that would have her
stand upon neutral ground, so that harmony,
peace and good feeling may exist amongst us
The great Democratic party of our State has this
day. if united. over forty thousand majority over
the Black Republican Abolition party. 1t is
composed Of men from and representing all
tons of our country. who would sacrifice every
thing for the equal rights of each an | every
portion OF the Unlon--men who by their warning
voice. predicted this state of affairs in the event
of Lincoln $ election men whose feelings feel
confident are warmly enlisted in behalf OF il down
tpnS nd fhncn h.trp IN ihn npt tinu Il
party which has brought this ruin upon US is i'm
p!acabe and unreleuting. To them say, let us
bury the past. let us stand united, shoulder to
shoulder. before the common enemy of our com
mon country; and if this government cannot be
reconstructed upon fair and equitable basis. let
us set up for ourselves, and in half century we
will indeed have Il grand, glorious and mighty
Republic, founded upon the sad experience OF the
past, but which will endure until time is no more
Very truly your friend. CIIAS. l.. SCOTT.
Hon. Charles Iindlcy. Chairman of the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee of California.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

No man can improve in any company for
which he has not respect enough to feel him
self under some degree Of restraint.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

ES- A Pacific Republic" flag was rails
ed on schooner at Stockton, on Wednesday
The Stockton Argus says the flag is of silk,
with union of blue upon which is lone
star; the balance is covered by wild noun
tain scene, a grizzly bear in the foreground,
and the words Pacific Republic" near the
upper border. The flag has since been haul
ed down.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

In Sonora, Mexico, there are seven women
to one man.
The Placer herald., 1861-01-26

In ten States of the Union Lincoln did
not receive solitary vote. 1t does not ap
pear by the returns that a single human
being is in his favor in all that immense ex-
tent of territory. In five other States poll
ing several hundred thousand votes, he
scarcely received corpora's guard of sup
port. The Republican party is not United
States party. 1t has no existence and is re-
garded as public enemy Of all the people
in almost half Of the States.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
as Mower.

The machine of 1861 viii bo. found IN,
20 Uny test that DO m1y DO submitted e.. 49,
indenmtiou of che Sickle, iis .Igbtuss t-I
nation aith the beam end fingers. allow =
of motion nos prtet-eahUin other ms ~.
enabliugus to good rork, wihaa Ies -
en-, even, working we'll. Our
Improved Guard aud Pafnt Cle-sv
efectuslly prevents choking ao matter
condition Of the grass, while sur res diga-
separates badly lodged and tangled clagrr
where other machines fal.
There is also a great advantage in our l-
sickle edge over the smooth. az q Dies not
sharpening so often, thus saving time. Oar
will frequently run through 81 entire havr-s
cut once grinding, while the smooth rdr r-.
ground cuce each day, ifnot oftener W. -t
edge the draught -increrses us tho knife ben -
Our draugnt is uniform, and ia repeated
pring the season OF 1850, proved Gar lighter
gle Mowers, cutting DC the same time lrn
eighteen inches wider.
Our Mower can be used with or without 4. -
this is important, and without The reel, weighs
about go pounds.
In addition 10 the very liberal warantss rrrt
al Purchasers, We would say A. heretofore. AH q
mers Who may desire &c, are a. liberty % Ers i.
machine through the harvest, with any slr l-
keep. and pay for. the ono preferred.
Pamphlets with full description Of i%mruvsr-.
testimonials. &C.. can be had by application b
mnwHAnnnWH MI -
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
THEODORE HILL, Agent
10

MY Stock of native vines comprise aI ths urs
able varieties with which ! au acquainted o.
plants have been produced with g%reltclre, unira
most favorable circumstance Tor healthy iaraar
ment, and surpass in excelloncy any tlat ] hanssr
toiore been able DO offer.
For the fall trade, only a limited supply b Ora
Village, Lenoir, Lincoln ) Pauline, EisingbaT. Ir
Tor Tor Bullitt,) and Allea's Hybrid Is 6sFsa y
best Delaware layers, also, the supply nei aT
but quality ~unCqualed.
The stock from Delaware, single eyes rr5Enba3
in house and open air. . large and one. FxUss
yard planting some strong vfnef, gretedo 90 ta4H
ba and Isabella stocks, are offered az low pne-
roots very strong.
Very large layersof Diana. Herbem1uL. anl Co.
cord, grown with especial care for .mmriatsb eu.
ing. Good layers Of Anna. Rogers Hybd1, u he's
also Clara, Cassidy, To kaloa, Rebecra, hlsi
Louisa. logan, Emily, Canby's Asgist Huisa D.
Prolific, Cuyuhoga. DC.
A general assortment Of forsg ga varieties if b.
neries.
OF Downing's Everbeariug Mulberry ths uHr
is not large, and a great part q the trees nlnrl
ordered. They are very vigorous, and The ~
well grown and matured.
Wholesale descriptive list sent 30 th0ss Hb8 vi,
10 form clubs, on application. List also Hu 3
dealers. Fourth edition of Illustrated Catsau
sent for two three. cent stamps Iii delgBeiha
q full and comprehensive treatise on The mi11
ment Of the vine, giving such information n
chasers and growers are supposed % need. hf.
uiar directions are given for the preparation d
soil and planting, and the directions ior uHfg
are illustrated by many carefully prepared rBt
ings.
The descriptions Of the varieties sI Be fss
accurate and Trustworthy, being drawn frmP s71
al knowledge, and gerry extem .ge ohs.relon.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Oregon Nursery.

We beg to call the attention Of the public 70 the FIo-
raj department of cur Establishment, which We nov.
have In full and successnl operation. Our stock Of
Greenhouse, bedding and Towering Plants. Shrubs
&c, consisting in part Of Geraneums, Yerbenas. Dab-
has, PeioEcs, Peou.cs, HelotropeS, &c. we offer for
sale the coming Syringe lower prices than usual there
by placing them within thsr reach % all. Nest 81 tbeSe
o. antstower all Summer, and for size, color, form. and
fragrance % flower cannot De eXcelled.
Waviug the ADVANTAGE % a drst class pr0paratinr
house and its appendarcs. which affords US facilities for
increasing eur stock 90 meetany demand, parties sho'd
have no fears OF setting wlzttEey want BY handing in
their orders early.
We attend 90 the Proparrtinr Department ourselves.
and warrant every article purchased OF as 20 be good.
strong, healthy. we'll rooted plants, and true 20 name.
our descriptive and priced catalogues viii De out in
April, and win 10 Forwarded by mail 30 all applicants.
!. A. NANARSDALE rs. co. ST. Joseph Agricultural
House, and r. W. FCRNA AS. Farmer ONCE, BroVuvilIe.
". T.. aIcour authorized AECnts. All orders leu with
them will receive prompt attention.
R. BCRCHES & co.
T.. g. Having forcing pits specially for the purpose.
VIC VIII have POTATOE plants for sale by the
million, at reduced prices g.. II. r. * Co,
Oregon, No. Feb. 1851 Feb 1881
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Mammoth Cabbage.

Those who desire 70 raise the largest cabbage in
the world, shonld procure The Marblehead Mammoth
Dmmhoad. The Cabbage averages 50 pounds 10
the plant. and plants have been grown weighing over
co psnudsand measuring 20 Inches around the solid
head. The heads being a good deal larger than q
two hushc basket.
0ne package Il MarbIehead Mammoth, Is cents,
Eve packages enc dollar. ] do not sell the Mammoth
by weight. Dealers supplied 90 a liberal discount.
] warrant az seed sent % reach the purchaser.
JAMES !. "a. GREGORY.
n37y5 Martlchcad. Mass.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
LOOK To YOUR INTERESTS!
STEAM FERRY BOAT
~
BroEHVlls, Nebraska.
y sassIa DO s a.., Contemplating going to

J. sso,sin DC 8 a..s contemplating going TO
the Esbra1ka ard henas
GOLD MIN ES,
The underieDcd deaire t0aay and IN 10 doing viii
not practice dsccpti0n-thai here are advantages
t0be sseuredin
Crossing the M%issouTiriver a. Brownville,
and ou,itting ~, and starting from that point, not
10 be found at any otaerpiaCs On the Missouri Ri
yer. In tie frst place, GA both sideSof rhe nver
arelarge cztents0f bottom lands IN which grass
uakesa much eariierstart th8u Ga tho ~uplands, and
B. much mere abundant Being ineXhauslble the
entire season. Here, then,isa desirable place TO
recruit stock beforcrlaTiinE on the PlainE. stock
'-ca1 atF3 be uurrhase1hcre on very favorable terms
The Rr3wngilo Steam Ferry boat, beingthe best
on The River, 0Iers pcculiarinducements for cross
iugatthi point. ltislnrge and cDmnodigus; with
powerful machinery. which enables the pr0prietCrs
10 feTy emigrantlaud 0th9rsin tie most expgdl-
d0uz manner.
Tor outaEe5nE
We undertake 90 say thaE the business men Of
Br0wuyilie areas well prepared 10 serve those wish
ing supplies, with Superior quslitya and on asfaY-
grabls tcrIasas can be found elsewhere. Everything
desirable can be purchased in BroWnviho, such as
Provisions, clothing, Mining lmple-
meHts, &c., &c.
Tho Route from BroWnville % the Mines Is uni
rorsallyadmittcd by those E rho have travelled it and
others 10 Dc superior iucvery respect. BroWnville
r. about midway between St.. 10. and Omaha. As
90 distance, an examination Of the map isall that
Re- necessary 70 prove 60 any one that II Is nearer
from here 20 tho mines Than from any other point
on the Missouri. On this route wood and water
abound The entire distance, while on many others
wood haste Be L11l-d f5r many days.
The foregoing facts are fully and satisfactorilyes-
tabIiahcl by the immouse travel Of last year, and
those wboalopt II the present season "lIl nave no
cause t~orerret having done 90. Therefore
Cross the Missouri River at and start
from BroWnville.
JOHN CODDINGT0N Il co,
Prourictors Steam Ferry Boat.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
6nnnr0 Assofiotion


4 BeneUOlCnt Inst tuition established by special En-
d0wmcnE for The Reief OF the Sick and Distressed,
CHiCfCf Ufh TtFUlCUf and Epidemic Diseases, and
especially for tie Cure Of Diseases Of The Sexual
Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE given gratis, by the Acting
Surgeon, 10 am who apply 10y letter, with description
Of their condition, Gage, occupation habits Of life, &c.,)
ard iu cases O.: extreme poverty, Medicines furnished
free of charge.
Valuable Reports on spermatorrhna, and other dis
eases 0f the Sexual Organs. and ON the NEW RENE
DIES employed In the Dispensary, sent to the afflicted
in scaled letter envelopes, free of charge. Two or three
Stamps for postage viii be acceptable
Address DIR. j. ShILLlN HOUGHTON, Acting Sur
reon, Howard Association, No. ., South Ninth Street,
Philadelphia, Pa. BY order OF the Directors.
EZRA D. HEARTWELL, Pres.
GEO. FAIRCHTLDs SeC'y.
October 10, 1850. n15-yly
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

Ny supply a. Boots. Shoes, Hats arI Caps never vas
90 large, nor was ever prepared 70 oner sueh bargains
THO. HILL
E-oruville April s.h. 1851.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
SIMPLICITY STRENGTH ASDu
RABILITY

eomm-nd &c to the farmer, while re 49,.
work, with economy Of P0rsr, give q. ths
over an other. -
The compacaug the frame, thus ssess
perfect balance 90 che machine TIE
ukor, in the rear Of The driver. iha. pa
weight where it sAogld be-, ami fl'triaF n.
CT Pssta Of che maehine; the decreased rs-
siisnt ~tnaentaton % the sickle che Cas -
and other Improvements aldel. have m-s
sened che direct dmGght, aud ebg..
drauEht that many assure as tlatit
vxist. The drtushb a. tie kesaef- 4 -
in numerous instances che large lou--b-..
Is worked With but Two horses
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

DOORS M SASH

For an excellent and cheap article o. IW
and Sash callat -rutv
Brovnvillc, April II, ISL. ri-E!
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
HuI1au oI"1l8o- % HhI|I IIe
VEGETABLE LEE MEDICINE

VEGETABLE LIFE MEDICINE
Are we'll known 20 BE- i]nfaIIbls.
D1fPepsia 5y thyr1ughIy cleansing roe Or"
'nd ~-t.maeh-, and creattuE 1as f pure lsf..
instead % me stale lrII kiul, FiatHisHrB De-
peelir Heartburn. nealscte HpstIr-.1sa
ANXIETY. lauedor and Melancholy. ah.eH e
etA "D''m. ~ Dyspepsia. VIII VANISH
e.I. faHFH.c ~ ts cure.
C0sty us.s, by riea1ainr fhe aa0le fr-sfr 2
iertinea With q solvent process aui ut..1
ali violent purses leave che b9Ues -1-"Te
FeUers. % aII kinds. BY restoring the-sft-a
Oar circuiatignr throuEh me prletss 1f perl.
such cssef. ani TIE thorough .0Ilil1n Of 81
IRE LIE MedIcbesh have been known 81 cure R'h
ff" permanently lu three Ueekf, and eoaI
f1tf lime by removing local lrH1mu from Hs-
cies aud iir1ments from TIE joints
DrOpHcs Jfall k.ufs by fresl1E and s'-ertl
thf kidneys ami bladder they operate aasi
i'.hH certain feu'eiy for the WORSE case i
Also Worms by di-lodgiug from the uraf
oo"eis me Shiny matter b which these efta'
Seurvy. Ulcers and Earsferafs S0rsr by ftsS
purity which these Life Medicines give taiff
and ali the humars.
sc1rbutic ErGpfia1s and bed c1mp'eE.1Ts p
ternafiFe effects upon The nlld- tbar feed do
me myr1id state ~ which OCCASIONS aIt efH}"'
pialnts salOa ,eisuly5 audpiher dltns shD'ee,
ions.
Tie uss NJ fhese pills Tor o very bort time u
az eutlrecure 81 Salt EhaHu fud q strElEE
ment in The cIeafuess % che sku Commef
lhnlenA VII always De eursd5y gEe dose, OF
the WprfI cases
PILES The original proprietor % these
Wascured1f piles o. tliry-nVe gears sttu4lsf
use af the Life Medicine alone
Fever end dTue -F.r fEis -.HHrfe Pf me w."
Country. these Medicine -iN Pc found $40
dud certain remedy. Dfler wei'Hra
subject t1 areiuru o. The dl-ea.e-aei fe . tn
ctres b. uprwrnarf-trg them be Hatiene4 au4 De
Bilious Frrars aHf Liver C0mpiaiuis-6eherA
fHfv H.. af sr1etltf arf Blsetses ~ Fsua.
Medicine have been u.el VIA ne Elst tene
erf+s fr r.aea 10 rhf.f a.rrfau. EEgF Evil. and So
MA fn &c. worst forms. yields tD the uilfsFet P
fuI sctI.naf tbeee -FuarEable Medicine. Nighs
Nervous debility Nervous Camplaintso f aukins
ed
MerctrlGi Diseageg -Persons whose c1nsl
have become impaired y The lUEtlc.ou6 use RI ~.
giI 1ud these MellEues a perfect cure. a. fl- -
% eradicate from the system all The ele--
Mercury. anduitely sooner thInt the most p1Fefl
arau0ns % sarsapariIIa. W.B. MOFEAL
915, Broadway, NeH Aw
Tote r feca -
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
True Delaware Grape Vines
FlOWers. Fruits. &c.

FLOWERS, fruits, &C.
JOUN A. kENNICOTT, at the Grove Nursery,
Nea NorthGeld, IN, has ready fordelivery;
Bulbs, especially Tulips, ut the low rate Of $3.50
per Ice. and $50 per thousand for large roots.
Strawberries, of al the most approved varieties.
from = 20 4 dollars a thousand for most, n few sorts
like Wilson's Albany, higher Evergreons 20 20 80
cents per foot, according 20 variety and foru--aye-
rare 25ccnts.
Fruit Trees in good variety. Apple nj from s to
Is dollars per loo aud the smaller the cheaper and
better for distant customers.
Small Frsits-Curronts, Houghton Gooscberry,
Raspbeuies, Blackberries, &c. much lower than ever
offered before.
Ornamental Trees, Roses and other Hardy shrub
bory In great variety and abundance: ana 10000
small tolarEe plants Of Upright Honeysucklos. Lii
aei, Spircss, DeutEia Scabra. Prim. &c..at from I TO
10 per hundred. And the beautiful Dicbttrd Spec
0b0its and other choice pcronnials az from I 80 10 :
per dozen, and common things-al dosirabIe-at
about bali price.
Catalogues by mail on application and every
thing safely packed Tor distant transportation and
as rale most things sold az about cnper cent. less
ia autumn TRAN spring. f~-no-I-vl
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27

As a Reaper, tho "McComiak
,he AMER an Pae.ie ior Che Lass ts,-
World Iii- Notuithsaud.-t
crea-iug competition. and The hssfaf &
gagged iu uo development Of Rsap.rr "a.
.McC0Tmick leads the van-ths d
pcFior Of al IN the march Tor pns5.
ments.
The representations made By otter
that the McCermick vas aonco' -
bat IS n0w autqaaf-d, IS simply ndisu
creasing demand will prove. 30 a,-I
ment in che WORLD, manafaciar9
these implements, and none cires8s &
time oF talent Ia reliable improvement
Many changes have been effected
season, and for 1851. the ~McCo-mi.Ea pa
greater attsaedons than ever before.
is E
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Isabella Grape Vines
10000 WILSON'S AIbanY

Strawberry Plants Tor sale.
Price per thousand S.; 500 for $3.50 100 81. Larg-
or quantities than 1000 40 reduced rates. These
plants arc Of superior quality, being grown upon
strougl.amv soil.
address MN JUSTTC F., Box 1908. Chicago, IL
or leave orders with WILDER, EMERY CO.,
v5r2T 2O4 Lake ST. Chic9U0.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Bee-Keeping EVDiained.

ne beai Dfactieal soFk ye- pubIshef &ll -
COLLAR. Bees Cor sale by The swarm with ltalAl
Class honey boxes. &c, sc. Circulars ulh
lass seat ~ al applicants. Ati-ess
81. 9TTNBI-
Johal iIle. y
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
w. GRANT.

= W. EhANL
IONA, NEAR PEEKSKlLL,
Wesfchesier Co., New TOFk.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
"Crsveliug" Grape Vines.

Orders for Vines of thisrcslly delicious and cgr7l
Grape-acsompanicd By Cash-wil receive promp0
attention.
Good enc year Vines, SOC each. 81 per dozen.
Coed two year Vines. Sl.O0 each, 81 per dozen.
+. NJ. GOODWIN & BRO,
voa3 Kingston, Luzerne Co, Pa.
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Mohats Lie Pulls
AND
PHENIX BITTERS.

These medicine have now been lrf9reil
a period of thirty years, and Outing thst u"
maintained "a hiEb character lu aHGor. eEr'T F4f
Globe. frr their extraordinary ant ImmeiIat "
restoring perfecthaalth tJ per-1rs sEherF'H l4
3 every kind % disease 90 ahier The bluin f
liable.
The fsf1g-frv are s.-,o az Ell. F.t-s..rrg ra.f
Nebraska advertiser., 1861-06-27
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps

GIN 8GESTs. % Cedar 4. y. 7.
August 2. COY
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-21
KENTUCKY AFFAIRS.

LOUISVILLE, Friday Sept. 20 1861.
Col. Crittonden from Indiana who was the first 10
bring regiment from another State into Western Vr-
ginia in aid Of the Federal Government was the irst
to come to the aid Of Kentucky.
His regiment well armed, passed through our streets
toward the Nashville Depot this afternoon, and pro-
ceeded Immediately southwark. They were enthusi-
astically received on the route.
Brig.-Gen. Ward arrived to-day from Washington
and will forthwith take command Of his brigade in
Central Kentucky.
portion of Gen. Rousseaus forces are in possession
Of Mnldrough's Hill.
Justice Catron, L. S. Court issued to-day writs OF
babeas corpus in the case Of Mr.. Baer returnable
Monday next.
Nothing Of Importance has been received from points
south Of here. Passengers from Lebanon report people
from the country coming in to join the Federal forces
Nothing has yet been ascerained OF the movements in
Southern Kentucky There is no telegapbic commit
nication south of Lebanon.
w. n. Haderman, principal proprietor Of The
Courier publishes a card in Tie Journal tomorrow
requesting modification OF the bterdict against toe
publication Of TIE Courier, and agreeing TO avoid the
publication of matter preiudical to the Federal Gov
ernment, and TO be loyal to that Government while
Kentucky remains in the Union.
FRASRYoHT, Friday, Sept. 90, 1861.
The bill which passed both Houses requesting Gen.
Anderson to call for and take command of the KEN
lucky Volunteers, was vetoed by Gov. MagoGin, and
passed over the veto in the House nv 6s ogaust %
IxDusIPoLs Friday, Sept. ~. 1901.
Ex-Gov. Moorehead, Martin w. Barr, and X. I.
Durret arrested IN Louisville yesterday for treason,
were brought here to-day and will lie sent to Fon La
fayette by order Of the War Department
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-21
IMPORTANT FROM WESTERN MARYLAND.

BALTInoBR, Friday, Sept 20. 1861.
The Cumberland papers say that Capt Kids
Cavalry from Now Creek, and company Of infantry
from Fort Peudlcton, made descent upon Rebel
camp at Petersburg Hardy County, Va, on the 18th
inst. One shot from l2pounder scattered the Rebels
like chat. Several were killed and wounded, and
number taken prisoners. The camp and all its squ-
page was taken and destroyed. Also large quantity
of corn, guns uniforms, etc.
The same day Col. Zeiger attacked some go Rebels
while drilling near BarbouBvlle. The Rebels aed at
the fret fire. Their leader and two others made
prisoners. Several were killed and wounded.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-21
FRoMIPARKrRsBURq VA.

BOY MURDERED FOR CHEERING FOR THE
UNION I'VE; L-POIsoSING sECEssIONIsTs AR
RESTED.
PilKERsBURG, Wednesday, Sept 49, 1851.
To-day lad named Smith, residing three miles dis
tant, cheered for the Union, when another named
SmothermaD, aged thirteen, and the son of Secs
sonst shot Smith dead IT is supposed that he killed
Smith at the instigation Of his father Smothernsn
and son have been arrested.
The military ALEC arrested seven Secessonsts in the
same vicinity, for tamperipg with the pickets and
threatening to poison the wells in the neighborhood.