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Cbe Clinton T. yournaI.
Jnddorord, Mo-, January IL, 1861.

Advertisers are particularly request
81 L. hand Ia their advertisements as early IN me
wrek a. possible. In order 10 secure their inser-
Ion theS must be received by NeinesdaNnOOn.
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= We understand that the ladies Of the
Rev. Mr.. Packard's Society propose to have q
tea party on Wednesday evening next. (Jan.
l6th.)
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II DR.. Morse wiz DO .the s.so House
saoo, on Friday of y~t 9th inst, il
pleasantly to receive lls from all who wish
to consul. him, a. as those who were
prevented from Calling r him on the 4th
inst. by thsStorm. y
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Senator's Plotting Tredson-Piatform Of the
Cotton States - Another Member Of the
CdJinet 10 Resign-horements 10 Arrest
Senator 1oombs for Treason.

| Scndf0rS PI0Ning IrcdsOn-fIdyorW 81 me
Cotton States - Another Member Of the
CaJind 10 Reagn-Mopements 10 Arrest
Senator 1oombs for Treason.
WASHINGTON, Jan. I.
The Senators from the Southern States
which have called conventions, held eau
Gus on Saturday night, at the rooms of Sem
ator Brown of Mississippi.
The caucus adopted the following rcsolu-
tiOns
First-That wo recommend our States to
Immediately secedc from the Union.
Second-That a Southern Convention be
held at Montgomery, Ala, not later than
Feb. Is, to organize Southcr Republic.
The third resolution was passed under an
injunction of sccresy, but 1t is supposed to
be pledge that the Southern delegations
shall remain in both Houses of Congress to
defeat the appropriation bills.
All the Senators from the disaiIected States
were present ut the meeting. Messn. Fitz.
patrick of Ala, ToOmbs of Ga, and Sebas-
tian Of Ark, voted against tho fst rcsolu-
ton.
The Hon. Jacob Thompson Of Mississippi,
Sec'y of the Interior, this morning pledged
himself to tho delegation from that State
to resign the moment single soldier was
sent to the South. He is the only ayowed
Disunionist in the Cabinet.
The United States Marines were sent to
Fort Washington because the barracks in
this city contained no proper accommodation
for them. They are near ut hand in case
their services are needed.
The Cabinet, ut a special meeting, consid.
cred the reasonable dispatch sent by Senator
Toombs of Georgia, recommending the sell
zure of the U. s. forts.
The proposition to arrest the Georgia Sen.
ator for treason against the Federal Govern
ment, was defeated by the single vote Of his
follow disunionist, the Secretary Of the lnte-
rior.
Gen. Scott strongly advised the arrest Of
Toombs, on the ground that the Senator's
dispatch was an overt act of treason.
A dispatch sent by Senator Wigfall to
Charleston, S. c., was also discussed by the
Cabinet, but as secession had been decreed.
the action Of the Texan Senator was deemed
unimportant.
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WAsuISoroS. Jan, Z

| WASHINGTON, Jan. I.
The Governor of Va. in his message, nj
ludes to the condition Of the country, and
rays that all must feel the danger to DO i'm.
minent, and all true patriots should exert
themselves to save the country from impcnd
ing perils. lie renews the proposition for q
convention Of oil the States, and says II
would be monstrous to see government like
ours destroyed merely because men cannot
agree about our domestic institutions. lie
condemns the action Of South Carolina u,
hasty, and would have made no special ref
erence 10 her course, had he not been invited
to do 20 by her late Executive, in an uncalled
for reference to Virginia. lilo charges the
non.slayeholding States with being response.
bic for the present condition OF Affairs, and
saws they have the power to end the strife
and restore confidence.
The House Committee Of thirty.thrce to-
day adopted an amendment TO the Fugitive
Slave law, guaranteeing n trial by jury in tho
State from whence tho fugitive escaped.
The Senate, in Executive session, referred
tho nomination Of Mr.. Mcintyre for Collec-
tor ut Charleston, to the Committee on Com
merce.
CHARLESTON. 8. c., Jan. 4.-Fort Sumter Is
not besieged. AL Is quiet here. Major Ander-
sons brother visited him to-day, accompanied
by three gentlemen.
WuNIsGroS, Del, Jan. 5-The Union meet.
ing last night endorsed the course Of the Legs
iaturc in repudating the Mississippi commits
sioners.
LEAvESwoRTn, Jan. 5.-The available forces
at Fort Lea,cnworth consist oftwo companies
of light Artillery. Arrangements have been
made with the Railroad Company 10 transport
225 men and 100 horses. They leave for Fort
McIIenry on Monday morning.
MONTE, Jan. 4.-The United States Arsenal
was taken this morning. IL contains six
stands Of arms, 1900 bbls. Of powder. and 3oo.-
600 rounds OF cartridges. No defence was
made. II Is rumorei that Fort Morgan was
taken during the night.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 6.-Gov. Hicks has pub
lishcd an address to the citizens Of Maryland
giving his reasons for refusing TO convene the
Legislature. Il Abounds In emphatic Uuion
sentiments. lie firmly believes that dissolu-
ton Of the Union would result In ell war.
NEw YoRK, Jan. 6.-Ths Washington cor.
respondent Of the Herald says that the plan Of
adjustment adopted by the border states CON.
mit,tee met with considerable favor, and Il was
expected the President would communicate Il
TO Congress. but the Republican caucus ,sfter Q
free discussion, decided against oil compro-
misses, and agreed to press forward the regular
business Of the Session.
Mayor Wood recommends hs Sseanos Of
.Nsr York Guy. =,
message, recommends the secession OF the
city from the State, and the formation OF
free city. lie IL not prepared, however, to rec
commend violent measures.
NEW Yosx, Jan. The Richmond IVA
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CALIFORNIA GoLp.-Arrivals Of California
gold, at New York, for five years past
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EXCITING NEWS
FROM THE SOUTH
Important Dispatches
From washington!
STATE OF THE COUNTRY I

The news in relation to the Secession move
ment in the various Southern States is 30 eI
citing in its character. and 80 important In
detail. that II is almost impossible to get II
in condensed shape. We give. therefore
the telcgraphic dispatches to the press which
seem Of most interest, and for which we can
possibly find space:
WARRINGTON, Jan. s.
Traveller Corrcspondencc.) The Sccreta.
nv of the Treasury. Mr.. Thomas, has received
from Lieut.. Underwood, Of the U. 5. Reye.
nue. Cutter Aiken, who has reached this city,
full particulars of the seizure Of that ma
tional vessel by the sccessionists. lie asserts
that Captain Costa deserves hanging for the
crime Of high treason against tho govern
ment.
Secretary Holt of the War Department
declares that Major Anderson can hold out
against all the force of South Carolina, and
that he needs no reinforcements.
lie is not besieged, and all is quiet in the
harbor Of Charleston. No achievements
have yet been sent to the South.
lUO IOTS VI .hODilc WSiU cSNSu W WV
State troops of Alabama.
A special dispatch to the n. Y. Tribune
from Washington Jan. 6, says in relation to
the Charleston Postmaster
A letter was received yesterday from Mr..
Iluger, Postmaster at Charleston, in reply to
Mr.. Hollis circular, in which no distinctly
acknowledges the authority OF the govern.
ment. He says: al do consider myself res.
ponsible to the Government OF the United
States, in conformity with the existing laws,
for all the postal revenues received by me as
Postmaster at the City Of Charleston
Again: "You will accordingly receive my
quarterly accounts in fcw days" lie in
closes copy of the Ordinance concerning
postal affairs, and does not consider 1t incom.
patible with his position. Mr.. IIuger was
and remained absent for two days after Mr..
Hollis circular reached Charleston. But 1t
is believed hero the whole subject was dis
cussed in secret session Of the Convention,
and that no has acted under their instruc.
tons. This submission to Federal laws, and
confession Of dependence on tho Government,
which have been repudiated by resolutions,
furnish singular commentary on the boast
ed sovereignty OF South Carolina.
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NEW Yo.x. Jan. The Richmond ".
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
LATER.

ST. LOUIS June "a, p. NJ.
N. y, JUNE lsr-The brig Masto has ar
rived from Indianola, with 200 Texas troops
and 80 women aal children.
The n. y Posts dispatch says the Govt
forces had conflict with the rebels at Ac-
quia Greek; several rebels were killed. The
dispatch also states that there was a skirmish
last night at Falls Church, six miles back OF
Arlington Ileights Our picLets were at
tackled, and one soldier wounded.
Later dispatches state that force of U. S.
cavalry and 45 infantry, under Lieuts Tomp-
kins and Gordon, attacked the rebels at Fair
fax Court House
Lieut. Thompson reports so rebels killed,
and that their force amounted to fifteen hum
dred. They had previously supposed there
were about two hundred there.
Tonight our troops will advance on Fair
fax Court House, and take it.
Another dispatch says the rebels are re-
treating from Fairfax Court House
A letter from East Tennessee says there is
a great majority there for the Union, and
that 10000 Government troops could be
raised there, owing to the noble stand oI
johnson and Nelson.
Large bodies of troops advanced on Fair
fax this morning at two o'clock. A dispatch
says two batteries at Acquia Greek were de-
troyed.
ALEXANDRIA, June lst-Shortly before one
o'clock last night, a skirmish took place al
wellington Mills, between a company o
Aouaves and company of the Michigan re-
giment, and scouting party of Virginia
troops. The Federals drove them away on,
of the Zouaves was killed and one wounded
HARRISBURG, June lst.-A scout returned
from few days stay at Harper's Ferry. anC
reports that quantities of provisions have beer
taken there from the Mary land side.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
Union Club of Long Bar.

AT special meeting of the Club, on Mon
day evening, 10Th inst, the following resolu-
tion was unanimously adopted:
Resoired, That the Union Club Of Long
Bar cordially endorse the action of the Union
Club of Timbuctoo, (under date of 9th inst. J
in regard to the call for Union Convention
to be held ia Marysville, on the lst of July,
and also suggests the propriety of all the
Union Clubs in Yuba county taking action
on the same forthwith, and holding primary
elections June 22d, in accordance with the
provisions of said resolutions
CHAs. g. SroNE, Prest.
+ CooV 500
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
The Union Movement.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 10th.
The delegates to the State Union Conven-
ton which is to meet in Sacramento to-mor-
row, last evening adopted the following reso
lutions:
Rcsolre5, That II. S. Brown, David Jobson
and NJ. kenny, members Of this delegation,
be appointed "A committee to 90 TO Saclamen
to and attend the State Union Convention
called to meet there on the 18th inst
Rcsoifed, That the Committee be instrpc-
ted that they shall east the 81 votes of san
Francisco for an adjournment of the Convcn-
tion to the 10th of july, that before adjourn
ment they shall endeavor to get decIara-
ton that the Convention does not desire to
nominate third ticket, entirely new, as OPP
posed to the Republican and Douglas tickets !;
that the Convention has no feeling of hostil-
tv to either the Republican or Democratic
Union parties; that the Convention think
these two parties stand upon platforms which
are substantially the same, and that it is Of
great Importance TO the State and the inter
est of the friends of the Union that the Union
men in California should be united in one
harmonious party, and that such a united
party will carry every county in the State.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

A Washington letter says that there is a
private in one of the Rhode Island regiments
worth S5oo,00o lie was recently seen mop
ping the floor of the barracks His appetite
is good.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

THEY "SCENr THE BATTLE AFFAIR OFF. "--Thro'
the columns of the. Charleston papers We oc-
casionally get a glimpse of the truth as to
the way matters are working in the Palmetto
State. Our telegrams tell us of the irrepres-
sible desire eyiuced by all the young Pal
metto soldiers to get within striking distance
of the greasy mechanics of the North, in or
der to annihiate them with single blow
The following paragraph, from the Charleston
Courier tells very different story. 1t is an
extract from speech made 10y Gov. Pickeus
to the lst regiment of South Carolina yolun-
teers, on their return from Morris Island af-
ter the capture of Fort Sumter. Said the
Governor:
gle regretted exceedingly that anything
should have occurred to produce a disturb
ance in their ranks. Although they had not
volunteered to 90 to Virginia, yet there were
circumstances which induced them to refuse
that TO them, as volunteers, might be iustili-
able. He was proud to say they had not re-
fused from any want of patriotism or courage.
On the contrary, there were many circum-
stances which were known TO the officers of
the regiment alone and to Themselves He
knew they were as brave, as noble and as
patriotic body of troops as ever came for
ward so gallantly to sustain the state. lie
had no censure to pass, but on the contrary
returned them his heartful thanks for the
noble endurance and patience with which
they had nearly served out their time"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

CLoATs AND NAN1Lrs.-By referring to an
in another column it will lie
seen that Mr. Doogheuy, Of Sacramento, has
opened a cloak and mantle store for a few
days at No. 15 ID street, next door to ARM
stroug'= shoe store As the ladies are already
aware that Mr. Donghcrty manufactures the
most fashionable goods in the country, and at
prices much less, too, than SAN Francisco
houses, we have no hesitation in advising
them to call Immediately and make their Sc.
leclions. The stock consists OF rich and cle-
CANT silks, Irish, English and French poplins
linnis ntc nln
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

STATE PRINrEn.-The Republican County
Convention Of Sutter county, which met on
Monday, adopted the following
Rcsolaed That 3. p. Avery IS the first
choice of the Republicans Of Sutter county
for state Printer.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

The customers of certain cooper caused
him a vast deal of vexation by their saving
habits and persistence in getting all their old
tubs and casks repaired, and buying little
new work. al stood it, however said he,
"untii one day old Sam Cubtree brought in
an old 'bung hole, to which he said he want
ed new barrel made. Then l Quilted the
business in disgust"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
armies and Navios OF the " o,Id.


The standing armies and narica Of Europe
even on what is called "peace footing" are
on a tremendous scale:
France.-Army, COO 600 men; 10 field
batteries; guards, 10000 men, Navy, I25
vessels and 80 900 sailors
Austria.-Army, C00.000 men. of which
$4,000 are infantry, 10000 cavalry, GO.0Qo
artillery and 10000 engineers and staff
Prussia.-Army, 5000 men.
England.-ArmY, 22J,O00 men, including
the colonial troops. Navy, goo vessels, OF
which over $50 are sailing vessels, $50 steam.
ers, and 30 ships of the line, carrying about
$4,000 guns and 10000 men.
Russia Army, 100000, including the
reserve. besides 225oo0 irregular troops.
Navy. 200 vessels and $4,000 sailors.
Turkey-Army (rcguhr) 10000 mon ue-
serve, l5S,0o0; irregular troops, LOCO; va
rious continents, 100000. Total, $4,000
Navy, 10 vessels and $4,000 sailors and gun
ners.
Bclaium.-Army, (on a war f5otiug) Co..
600 infantry and II 600 cavalry
Switzerland.-Army,l l2j,oo0
German Coulcderation-Army, $4,000,
men, besides 10000 cavalry, including the
contingent Of Austria and Prussia
United States.-Army 10000 men militia
3,S64,6l4 men. Navy, 10 ships Of the line,
10 nigates 81 sloops of war; 8 hligs, schoou-
er, 80 screw steamers and tenders, side
wheel steamers, store vessels, 6 receiving
ships in all, % vessels naval asylum, II
naval academy, and S navy yards.
As regards the comparative cost of stand
ing armies and navies of various countries, a
Belgian paper asserts that the maintenance of
these armies in time Of peace costs the coun-
tries Of Europe annually $3S5Jo00,C0O, and
the fleets about SSo,o0o, 600. The expense Of
the two greatest navies Of the world, during
the last seven years, is stated TO be, for Eng
land, $500 100000, and for France $90,Ooo,-
.tO1
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
r.. E4gAlST,
Ladies' and Gentleuon's Hair Dresser,

G0l Second stree. near c, MarnsylleD
u f. PECTFULLY informs the public in general
has reduced the prices Of Hair Cutting and Shampoo
ing as follows:
tiar Cutting" ..'..l" cl''
SNampoong. .......2octs.
june1l
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

Is very unlike the filthy compounds OF grease and tar
much in use, which only besmear the surface and
aggravates the disease. Being penetrating as well
as CLEAN preparation, il is alike beneficial to man
and beast and the hest article in use for
RHEUMATISM, SPRAINS, BRUISES, SWEENEY
SORE THROAT, STRAINS, SWEENY,
CALLS, SPAWN, POLL EVIL, &C.
Prepared and sold by
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

The Mobile Register draws a contrast be-
tween the United States and the Conledcr
ate States to prove that Lincoln's course is
unconstitutional, while def. Davis is model
of consttutionalhv.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

Strong IlINr-A lady asking gcntlcma
to see if one Of herrings will 50 on his little
finger.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

A production called "Abc's Saturday; or,
Washington sixty Days Hence" has been
acted at the Mobile theatre Ii is called by
the raybill "laughable squib," and the
lead ne ideas Of the plot, as may be inferred
from the title consist in the surprise of the
capital and the cal ture Of the President, 10y
the doughty conledcratcs.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
III. BOWMAN, Druggist,

2GO street, Opposite Plaza, Sacramento
And by C. II. POLLARD, Agent, D St,
next TO the Western House, Marysville. ma 6miS
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
Arrival, at Tire 4. y. Hotel.

4 sluG1Ds...... observation-disclosures
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
oud important from the East.
SACRAMENTO, June IL.

rh. following Pony news is taken from
., cooramento Union;
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13
Bowman's Liniment

every other disease arising frem an impure state
OF the blood.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-13

f. Cook, Sec,y.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-10-04

vet to abolish slavery, (that may follow
from the act Of the traitors themselves
nor TO conquer territory. Cur object Is
to defeat aud dispersc the rebel armies
now oycrrunning the Southern States. -
That done, our work is achieved. When
these armies are dispersed the Southern
people will be invited to exercise the priv
iIege of elocting members of Congress -
Postal facilities will he restored 70 them,
and they will be protected from spolation
by the banditti, and ENJOY all the rights
Of citizen of the Union
The recent elections iii Maryland and
Kentucky, and the late demonstrations in
North Carolina. show how gladly this
change will be welcomed. There will not
be Southern State in which rebel ticket
will stand any chance after jeff Davis
armies are defeated in the field,
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EDrToR HAwKEYE-Dear Sir: III
your article in this mornings Hawkeye
headed .FalI Of the Union Party you d
great injustice (unintentlonaiIy no doubt
to the friends of Hon. John Edwards
You say ''thcy (the Union mem run Ed
wards in order to defeat Wilson and elect
Neal. So far us | have been able to
learn there is not member Of the Union
party in favor Of aiding the election oi
Neal directly or indirectly. The Congress,
sional Central Committee denied the right
Of u. N. Smith to withdraw the name OF
Col. Edwards at the time it was with
drawn By him About the time Mr.. Smith
withdrew Colonel Edward 5 name several
members of the Union Central Committee
were assured BY Meals friends that he
Neal had or would shortly decline. Be
ieying that Mr. Smith had acted hastily
and unadvisedly, the Chairman of the
Central Committee announced that Col.
Edwards was stilla candidate and that Mr..
Smith had no authority to withdraw his
name This announcement was made by
the Chairman of the Committee with the
understanding that Meals resignation
would be published in few days. Neal
not having declined, Col Edwards has
which leaves the Union men no other
course to pursue than to vote for Wilson
or not move at all For myself, as be-
tween Wilson and Neal, | shall east my
vote for Wilson. So far rs Elwood is
concerned his nomination by the Chairman
of the State Central Committee, as un-
derstand, has not been ratified by a ma
jority of the committee. He therefore
cannot be regarded as the nominee of the
Union party j. Tracy,
Member Con Cen. Com.
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Effect Of ssetl's letters.

An American now in England, in wri
ting to the Cincinnati Gazette, says:
But Mr. Russelfs letters. already as
partial as possible, have been but the text
on which the Times has delighted to com.
ment. Almost daily have the British
people been reminded Of the decisive vic
tories of the South--of our want of both
military knowledge and Of courage-of
our ruined hnances--and Of our loss OF
self-conhdence. The Times is now reap
Ing sensation harvest. No sooner
does letter arrive from its Especial cor
respondent" than the electric wires are
employed 10 induce the people 10 make a
larger demand upon it, now issue. On
my return from Scotland, a few DAYS since,
stopped 1t Manchester. The ears Of the
citizens Of that place were tingling with a
dispatch reading as follows "Amcrica
Another letter from DR. Russell To the
Times. The poor threatened with star
walton 4 fearful socialistic movement
Mas meetings held Tie scenes of the
French Revolution probably to be re-en.
acted in the North
| need not say hat | found number
Of resident Americans there in an uncom-
Portable state Of mind Nor are sojourn.
ers unaffected by such announcements 4
gentleman with his family, who have beer
travelling Oh the Continent, have beer
staying at my boarding house, in this city
fearing to sail for their home In the eli,
Of New York.
For al this misapprehension the Eng
hsh journals are responsible