The weekly Butte record., 1861-02-16
Butte Creek Correspondence.
Forks OF BUTTE, Jan. 26th, 1861.

Forks OF BUTTE, Jan. 26th, 1861.
FRIEND CRosETTE - Procrastination GER
tainly merits the bitter epithet which has been
thrown upon it by that old poet, Young, for
it has nearly stolen from me the golden oppor-
tunity of welding my conservative pen in de-
fense of our beloved Union. Consummate
egotist, no doubt, some will exclaim; but at
the same time they will be constrained to give
me due credit for a disinterested impulse Of
patriotism, which should characterize every
American citizen at the present time, when
the best system of government that ever blest
humanity, hangs vibrating between perpetuity
and destruction.
During the last two months nearly all the
great and wise men of the Republic have man
ifested their opinions and sentiments in regard
to the present gloomy aspect. of our political
affairs, by letters and speeches which have been
scattered over the continent by steamboat,
rail cars, telegraphs, and the irrepressible
Pony, with celerity that almost paralyzes
credulity.
Sir, the nation IS said to be sick, and many
of our most learned aw-makers, and polished
politicians have, individually, and in consuta-
tion, acting in the capacity of physicians Of
ferred prescriptions to the suffering patient all
to but little apparent effect; in fact, they do
not seem to understand the malady, which,
though not new, exhibits different symptoms
than those it used to show in times gone by.
Some very eminent doctors assert that the
most acute pain of the patient is caused by a
large quantity of dark blood, which owing to
certain restrictions, is confined within circum,
scrbed limits by an illegitimate pressure from
other parts of the system, and that if said pres
sure is not removed the dark blood will coagu-
late, producing fatal results-such as eruptions
descriptions and aggravatng interruptions
Other practitioners, said to be equally skilled
ia science and experience, affirm that amputa-
ton has already become an actual necessity,
that she must have her legs taken off, close up
to the knees, aud perhaps be entirely dissected
for the purpose of a post mortem examination.
A few recommend an emetic, but she has al
ready vomited, and thrown up-not three black
crows-but something about as black as q
crow, in the shape of that irrepressible cuss
the Palmetto 'ngger."
Now, sir, in the present alarming state of
affairs, one of three things will of necessity
occur:-the dominant sectional Republican
party must sacrifice that darling idea of entire
free soil in the territories, that very dangerous
weapon with which they have fought their
way to victory through the sympathies of
the northern people. But in case they do not
make this sacrifice, the Southern States will
either effect their dismemberment from the union
or else assume an inferior and subordinate po-
sition in said Union, which latter contingency
moment. My sentiment (' though humble it
may be, y is, that he who, knowing his rights
will not contend for them, is utterly beneath
the dignity Of an American freeman. do not
wish to be understood as favoring secession;
only stated my opinions in regard to the actual
condition Of parties and principles; the South
ern States should wait at least four years
longer, during which time they can have an
opportunity either of amending the constitution
or submitting their grievances to the whole
nation, and for one, do not believe the great
American heart will deliberately do them an
injury. | would rather run compromise lines
from now till the crack of doom, than live
to see q dlsmemberment of these heretofore
happy, prosperous States.
| understand that I'm Gle Abe" who will
very soon be presented to" Uncle SAM" has
made two appointments in the upper end of
Butte County. Saml Rugh is to be Inspector
of firearms for this State, and Dr. Mullen has
been appointed Inspector of liquors for the same
State. think Mr.. Rugh will give entire sat-
isfaction not only to this State but to the whole
Union, for he understands the gun business to
perfection but if Doc Mullen is under the
painful necessity of tasting all the miserable
red-eye that finds its way into California, it
will require but very little forecast to predict
his doom. Doc is a good man, and | regret to
see him enter into an office the duties of which
are attended with such peril. ! rather think
Cheeseman is at the head of 1t all-that is, he
made the recommendations.
Now, sir, in conclusion will say this, that
actuated by purely patriotic motives, and to
save my distressed country from its threatened
fate, if % Uncle A be has mind to give me
an appointment, | will discard all personal
feelings, ignore all party lines, and only for the
salvation of my beloved country.
Accept my best regards.
ALP"
WoN'T TOLERATE HIM-Wendel Phillips
was announced to speak at Boston on the 20lh
The Anti-Slavery Society asked protection
for him from Mayor WIghtman, who refused
to protect Phillips, but assured the Society
that the peace of the city shall be maintained.
The Society then sought protection from Gov.
Andrewc who cpnt his aids IN 500 what Mavor