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Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
McKibbin tor Governor.

EDITOR DEMocRAT:--The friends of the
Union and the enforcement Of constitutional
law have hoped that the present Governor
of the State would publicly ayow the Union
sentiments which he has at times privately
pretended to hold; but his letter to the San
Francisco meeting explicitly commits him to
the falacious doctrine of traitors, viz that
coercion cannot be used to put down rebel
lion. In view of this fact it becomes necessa-
ry for those who have looked upon him as
the possible candidate of the great Union
party, to examine the antecedents and pres
ent position of prominent Union men from
amongst whom n Gubernatorial candidate
must be selected. The chief of all these, in
my opinion is the HoN j. c. McKmBIN. He
has given the best possible proof of frmness
of character; his capacity is undoubted; he
has had no hand in any legislation for or
against any supposed local interest, he would
be entirely acceptable to Douglas men; and
ought to be satisfactory to every Republican
who does not blindly insist that the Chicago
platform is the Alpha and Omega of consti-
tutional law. | am aware that Mr.. Mckib-
ben's name has been prominently mentioned
for a Congressional nomination; but his
friends ought to yield promptly if the people
should require his services in different en-
lacitT UMov
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

Gov. DoWncy,s Letter.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, EXECUTIVE DEPT,
SAcRANENTO NAY 10. 1901.

toiAIE OF NALlfBRNlA, isAEi W. 1--WE i''-i -
SACRAMENTO, MAY 10, 1851.
A. 5. Could ESQ, Secy Committe OF Ar
rangements, San Francisco DIAN SIR
J our note of the Sth inst, informing me OF
the resolutions passed by the Committee "l
Arrangements for the Union demonstration at
San Francisco on to morrow inviting me to be
present, is received. regret that Official du-
ties accumulating upon me, consequent upon
the closing of the session of the Legislature,
will prevent my attendance
You will express TO the Committee my ap-
probation Of their kindness; and assure them
OF my hearty co operation in every move
ment that has for its object the perpetnation
Of the Union, the Constitution, and the Gov
ernment under which we live; and Of my de-
termination to discharge all my constitution
al obligations to the State and to the Fede-
raj Government ana that | shall use all con-
sttuttonai means to preserve intact the hap
pY relations that now exist between the
Union and State-to preserve peace to sup
press violence, come from what source 1t may,
and hand over my charge unsullied and un-
tarnished, to my successor
In my annual Message to the Legislature,
delivered in January last, before the unhap-
py difficulties that now agitate the country
had assumed their present magnitude, | made
/ ~ ~ '''S i'IlpMIh5 h9u'SO' iHS I''I4N
Of California desire no change in our form of
Governments they desire no dismembcrment
that would weaken us as powerful people.
Our vast seaboard, unprotected, requires the
fostering care Of a powerful maritime nation,
such as the American Union has become
They desire to remain in the Union, and
grow with its growth, and strengthen with
its strength and, while anything exists wor
thy of being called an American Union,
mistake much if the people Of California will
not cling to it with patriotic devotion wor-
thy of men who can appreciate the blessings
of self government"
| have had no reason to change in sent-
ment since | made use of these expressions,
and | think have given evidence of consist
ency in my public acts. believed then, rs
| do now, that the only means Of preserving
the American Union was honorable compro-
mise, and respect for the constitutional rights
of every section. | believe in the Govern
mcnt using all its constitutional powers TO
preserve itself and resist aggression. did
not then believe, nor do now, that an ag-
grcssive war should be waged upon any sec
ton of the Confederacy, nor do believe that
this Union can he preserved by a coercion
policy. The future will reveal the soundness
Of this position.
desire that the whole people of the State
should know my position on this subject, as |
have nothing to conceal, nor should deceive
the humblest citizen in this State, in this re-
spect.
l am, very truly your friend
JouN G.. DowNEY.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
The Enstern News.

The news from the East is invigorating.
Uncle sam has, by this time, including the
Standing army, two hundred and thirty eight
thousand brave soldiers in the field, to crush
ont the infatuated men who have conspircd
against the Goevrument. This. force is but
the beginning. The armies with which the
first Napoleon invaded Russia were not as
strong as will be ours before any harm will
be permitted TO come upon the stability Of
the Nation. Napoieons troops persisted in
the snow. Our hosts will have to encounter
none Of that material. Their shout, as they
leave their wives and swcet-hcarts in the
saie-keeping Of generous and wealthy neigh
hors, is:
''Ye mountains that see US descend TO the shore,
Shall view us as victors, or view MS no more"
Already the tide of treason is rolling back
ard Maryland is redeemed from the grasp of
the murderous mob which for u few days ran
riot in her chief city. The monster Of rebel
lion has, before this time, been driven across
the Potomac, and Virginia must now engage
with the Government, or change her lhreat-
cning attitude. Three millions Of men, il
necessary, will see to it that within the pres
ept year the flag is displayed from every
point where the United States Government
has exclusive jurisdiction, from Passamnquod.
dy Bay to the mouth ofthe Rio Grande, and
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. G cd is good,
and the loyal States are wealthy and popu-
lous, while in the rebel districts all good men
are Praying to be relieved from the yoke OF
The upstart Dictator
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

PADDY WOULDN'T HAw-As an unfortunate
hombre was endeavoring to round the corner
opposite our office, yesterday morning, with
a big load Of hay drawn by two yokes Of
oxen, the boyncs made the starboard tack
prematurely, and threatened TO capsize the
craft in the gutter The man with the whir
didn't use any sea language, but called out
most Justify for Paddy" to "haw." The
more he did 50 however, the more Paddy
persisted in geeing and his three companions
following his lead, the load Of hay was de-
posted in front Of Seaward t Williams sta,
Die instead ofaround at the back door, as
originally intended. Ifhuman beings were
not SO much inclined to gee when they ought
TO haw, less hay would he spilled in Nis
world
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

Fon san QuINrIN.-Shreif White of Sierra
county, brought down from Downievile
yesterday, man named James O'Brian, who
has been sentenced TO one year in the State
prison for grand larceny. lie was caught in
the act of rolling off barrel Of whislSey in
La Porte. lie says he got good start but
couldn't make the La Porte whiskey roll
straight any way he could xit. Thinks if
it had been all the way down hill he could
have distanced his pursuers Says he had no
idea that stealing single barrel of the beve-
rage (Which Byrno never drinks would be
pronounced grand larceny
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

JrrFrnsoN.-A Forest City individual is in
great tribulation at the course pursued by
the present Editor of this paper lie has
found relief in bilious attack made through
the columns of the Sierra Citizen, over the
signature of Jefferson. May we hope that he
feels better? We fear we cannot mend our
ways for his benefit. We much wonder who
he is There was a mulatto cook in this city
some years since, named "JeG," and it was
said that he was toleroby good, beth at
"print and written hand" We can hardly
believe that he is the Citizens correspondent
though stranger things have happened.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

The WAR QuEsnoS.-The Express daily
deprccatcs civil war, while civil war actually
exists. This is like the man who told his
friend that he could not be beput in jail for Il
named offence, while all the time the friend
was in jail safely locked and barred.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

AoKNowLspoHMrNr- have been favor
ed with some gigantic specimens Of Worth
ington's Victoria pie plant, Ly the proprietor,
r. Worthington, Of Grass Valley. They
eclipse anything Of the Kind We ever saw
Lcforp
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

DISTRICT CoCRr--This court met yesterday,
pursuant to adjournment and, after transact
ing some unimportcnt business, adjourned
till 10 O'clock this morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

towards our brethren who have robbed the
Government and murdered its soldiers--both
regulars and volunteers lie deprecates eco.
ercion" when for days the highway from
nineteen Of the States to the Federal Capital
was closed to all but traitors, inccndaries and
cut-throats. What can have come over his
/ EXcellency? Why has he kept these views
SO carefully concealed, during his intercourse
with the friends of the Government Does
he think that his frequent and iudicious eX-
sort Of indulgence which shall make him free
to offend in this most vital Of all our con
ccrns? Because he has been firm in other
matters, does he hope that his old friends will
applaud him for weakness now?
When he zcalously abored for JAS a. No
Dougall, to aid in defeating his fellow-coun-
tryman, John Nugcnt, for the Senator.hip, we
thought he was for crushing rebellion for
General McDougalls views in favor of coer-
cion were publicly proclaimed in a public
speech before the election took place. What
governed his EXccllency in this matter, if he
was then opposed to coercion? Was he
afraid that if an Irishman (Nugen0 was to
go to the Senate, it would be hard matter
for another lrishman to be nominated for
Governor?
1t is no pleasant task to write this of one
upon whom we have been accustomed to re-
ly, but men engaged in great cause cannot
folloY personal esteem beyond the line of
wight. We do now assert that the Governor
has all along represented himself as an un-
conditional Union man, and we say that his
letter to the San Francisco meeting has placed
him in the attitude Of having made a fale
prctence Our regret at his fall, is relieved
by the fact that lie can hereafter do no harm
10y pernicious counscls. We know Of 10 iI-
stance political suicide parallel with this.
! The Governor doubtless thought to secure
the Brccknridgc nomination by preaching
"anti-coercion," and the Union nomination
because he is for the preservation of the
Union, ifH ran be dome oithout an effort; he
may have even hoped family, for Repub-
lican endorsement through the influence OF
anti-bulkhcad friends. A three-horse act
by an amateur may, by its very audacity,
elicit some applause while the mounting is
being attempted, but the fall must be fol-
lowed by diseomGtting jeers. IfGovenor
John G. Downey is for nothing and nobody,
it is cminenty his due that nothing and
nobody should be for him.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

PERoNAL.-We had the pleasure Of seeing
Hon, Richard irwin, Senator from Butte and
Pluras, yesterday. He seemed in fine
health, as all unconditional Union mon like
him deserve to be-
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

Sour GRArEs.-The old fable of the fox
and the grapes is peculiarly applicable to the
Seccssionists at this time They made a spo-
cial pilgrimage to San Francisco fell down
and Worshipped the organization in which
James A. McDougall, John Conness Richard
Irwin, Joseph G. McKiLbcn, Joseph p. Hoge
and other Union Democrats are leaders, and
whined piteously for 50 much as back seats
in the synagogue. Being choked off, and
sent away, they setup the old crazy howl Of
Black Republican. They would not asso-
ciate with u.s. Oh no "On the contrary
quite the reverse" The grapes are SO sour,
their teeth are set on edge with thinking ol
them
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

SINGULAR DlsooTERY john $. Bowman &
90. advertise, in this mornings DEMoAnAr,
capital way to quiet all i'll feelings engender-
ed by the late war news 1t is to smoke oc-
casonally one of their genuine IIavane ci-
gars They are warranted to have the de-
sired effect Read their advertisement.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
Machine Made Hose.
Great Improvement Of this Age
&. Eg0vV VAE2ES'S

Hydraulic Hose Sewing Machines,
MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE BY H. J.
lFA BOOIl CO., at the Marysvihc Foundry and
Machine Shop
Miners can be supplied ilh Hose sewcd with four
seams wh ch viii stand the pressure OF seycny-Gyr
feet Hl single, for twenty cents per yard for sewing
and Will last as long as the ouc Will without ripp
LIST OLE HELEES
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

A New DEFINITION. -(From the California
Express.) Abolitionist--A man who would,
in case of fight between Uncle Sam and
Uncle jeff leetlc rather that Uncle Sam
should whip his man.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

CERTAINLY NoT.--Jclf Davis don't want to
see civil war. lie would much rather get all
he wants without having to do any fighting.
lie "deprecates" opposition.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
MARRIED..

In this city at tie United States Hotel Nav 18TH by
Justice George Merritt, Mr. Philip Roth to Miss Ellen
Bowan, both of Camptonyillc
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
With Duck furnished and male into Hose.


Ny appeal is to the Miners Of Yuba, Sierra, Yolo,
Colusa, TcAma, Pumas Shasta and Siskivou coW-
ties Give me a liberal patronage and Will pledge
myself mgn, to work great revolution through
out the State as regards cheapuess Of Hose, ETC. !
have two successfully operating at Nevada city, and
one in Marysyllc which will sew sixty yards per hour.
In Il few weeks shan have one situated at Sacra-
meuto, one at Dutch Flat, and one at PitceWille.
1t is my wish and intention to satisfy the miners
that the Machine SewingiS as far above hand Sewing,
in DURABILITY and STRENGTH as heaven is from
the earth.
County scrip will be taken at 90 cents from any enc
purchasing Hose.
In connection with Hose sewing, am pleased
announce the citizens of MarysyIe and tie sur
rounding country, that viii 90 into the business of
bag making. and shall prosecute the same at reduced
prices TO all who will give liberal share Of their
patronage All orders for House Innings, Awnings,
Tents, Carpets Garden Hose, Grain and Flour Sacks,
&C. will promptly filed az No. 119 First street. OPP
posite tae Plaza.
febl2-my S. HOWARD.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

REcoRDER's CoURT.-McDaniel, for being
drunk and di8orderly, was fined SO, yoster-
day. and given two days to earn the money
to pay it.
Jno. Doe, for being drunk and dsorderly
was fined $5, which he paid.
A. Read, for same of'ense fined S., or two
days in chain gang
Malmfeir (Frenchman) was arrested foi
petit larceny, yesterday morning, while at
tempting to pawn saddle at pawn bro
ker's on c street, The saddle is n boys
Spanish saddle with machere, bride and
marlingale. The owner has not yet been
found.
Two inebriated Diggers got up little
mill in the public streets, last evening, for
the amusement of the white settlers, when
the police interfered and spoiled the fun.
The "champions" we're allowed to sober off
in the Station House.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

Our Committee, in inviting a conference
with the Douglas Committee to arrange the
terms of adjustment and union, supposed that
they were treating with Democrats. liz
press.
A queer supposition, when You denounced
the same men, most Justify, as Black Repub-
licans all last summer The fact is. you
really think that any party which snubs you
is Black Republican, or Abolitonist Don't
try to fuse with us any more. We won't do
TIE corupting and purifying sores have
sloughed Off aud our party comes out r.
newed, regenerated and pure -EIpress.
A party coming out of "putrifying sores
may bepure, in the eyes of its followers.
Clean people think differently.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

ArrEMrrED BuRGLARY-Night before last,
about IL o'clock, VIM. a. Meek, and Wm. L.
Cowan, who have rooms adjoining each 9TH
er heard some one trying to enter the sky
light in the roof of the building. Cowan
spoke to Meek, and the burglars, hearing the
noise, departed. Meek's room was robbed
some time since, the same night that several
stores were broken open. If people have
valuaJles in their private rooms, they would
do well to sleep with one eye open.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
Died.


At Oregon Hill, Yuba 90, May 10Th, Mrs. HELEN
Robertson aged 40 years, daughter Of Geo. Casewcll
late -fMchigan formerly of FALSELY, Scotland.
San Francisco New York and Glasgow papers copy.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14
3}ew advertisements.
GLORIOUS DISCOVERY

AZ ADE by the undersigned and recommended TO
" = ali parties that have lately received and read
the war,ike news to call tcm ana buy some OF
their choice brands Of
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-14

Gov. lIrcEs.-We are inclined to the be
lief that Gov. Hicks never called the Legisla-
ture Of Maryland together until he felt Ger
tain that they would be uuinlluencel 10y the
mob. The name of Hicks will in future his
tory stand side by side with that Of Ander-
son. lie has been in command of fortress
which embraced whole State and which to
have surrendered would have placed Wash
ington iu peril. lie has been firm and yet
has maintained his position by reason Of his
moderation. We do not believe the secession
lists have, up to this time, secured from him
an iota Of aid or countcnance, any more than
they have from the Governor of Massachu
sets.
FLORIDA would make fine military dis
trict, and should be national property. This
would be much letter than to let her be di-
vidcd between the States Il G corgia and Al
ALBANIA.
Let us forget the past. Let the dead past
bury its dead ashes.-E.press.
The burying shall he properly attended to
so far as your party is concerned The for
getting may be difficult, but we will try
RuMoR-It is rumored, on what authority
we know not, that representative men" Of
the secession school, are urging Judge Lind
ley to call third meeting of the State Cen
tral Committee, with a view to "healng past
differences" between the firc-oaters and the
go Ioge' "disorganizing faction"-"the old
Brodcrick faction, composed of short boys
and'-for further description see yesterdays
Express.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Respectfully yours,
john b. CALLS.

CAMP RANDALL, Nov. y, 1851.
You no doubt will be surprised TO learn
that the Eleventh is still in Camp Randall
as | told you in former letter that We
would move ere this. This is owing to
the fact, that the State, at present, is not
prepared to pay the soldiers; and as it
has been the custom heretofore with every
regiment to pay the men before leaving the
State from the period Of their enlistment
up to .ie date of their being sworn into the
United States service; tho Governor does
not wish the Eleventh to depart with
empty pockets. On Saturday last. Gov
ernor Randall explained to the regiment
why they could not be paid al present
He told them that every effort was being
made to pay them, and that it was no
fault Of The State authorities that they had
not been paid sooner. After this explanation
it was submitted to the p8en for their con-
sideration whether they should leave i'm
mediateIy without TIC pay, or remain here
II camp until receiving it. Upon voting
i was found that smfl majority were IN
eycr of departing for the seat Of war
without delay; after which decision, the
Colonel announced that we would strike
our tents to-day. bat the time has arrived
and Tie hour Of our departure i still a
matter Of conjecture. think that We wiz
be compelled 20 remain hero for FIVE or six
days yet.
The men and officers are all anxious 10
leave.
The Twelfth Regiment IS full end or
ganized, They have mol set received their
arms and uniforms TheIr tegts are here
but they seem to pyef \ tie wooden barracks
wIsich mark the boundary Of the cainp.
These barracks are being fitted up 70 ac-
commoda,e soldisrn this vinteE t.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
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News Items.

Cyrus Woodman is elected to the Assem-
bly, fror. the Mineral Point district
A telegraphic despatch dated San Fran
cisco, Nov. 7, says:
The removal Of Gen. Fremont is almost
unanimously approved throughout Cali
fornia.
At the late election in Kansas, the peo-
pie voted to fix the capital Of the state at
Lawrence.
Helper, the author Of tho "Impeuding
Crisis, has been appointed counsel 10
BeGaos Ayrcs, South America.
A large English steamer loaded with
munitions of war for the rebels, was cap
tured by U. s. frigate and taken into
Key West.
Pennsylvania has 10000 men in actua!
service, 1900 more in camp, while sew
enteen additional regiments are forming
and expected TO be full by the first Of De-
cJmber.
Two steamers, one from Annapolis
and one from Fort Monroe, have already
sailed with reinforcements for Gen. Sher-
man. Others follow soon.
An exchange Of prisoners is likely to be
accomplished on satisfactory conditions
The government is now engaged in discus
sing the question.
Senator Green Of Missouri has written
letter, in which he declares that he is in
favor Of the Union, although the Govern
ment has coniscated his property.
Gen. Scots monthly pay, subsistence.
and allowance, will continue to amount to
S770 OF an annual income Of 1920. He
IS allowed 1910 pay per month, $500 for
lations, 500 for servants, $50 for hofses.
The Louisville JownDl Of Tie 5tL says:
nParson Brownlow is under arrest, Aud
cone to Nashville for trial. IL protested
that. Notwithstanding lie was unable to
contend longer against rebellion he was
still Union man.
The other LAY the President took 10
Treasurer Spinner $500 Of his unexpen-
ded salary, and expended it in 1880 notes.
Gen. Wocrs last dispatch contains not
word from which the rumor that lie had
resigned could have been honestly genera
ted. Like true soldier he viii SEQ this
war out.
a letter from an officer Of high rank ia
Springfield, No, dated the 9th, says tbs
army was quiet, and ii goo.. spirits; that
there was no enemy ue..E, md Gen. Hun
ter had uo expectation Of battle at pres
emf.
The vote for President and Yice-Presi-
dent Of the Confederate States on the 9th
vas expected 10 be small. and il was
thought that Davis and Stephens would
encounter but little opposition.
Some idea Of tie scarcity Of ice in
Richmond may be formed when we state
that all the principal bar rooms have the
following notices posted up: Gentlemen
will please refrain from eating the ics IN
their tumblers sffsr drinking"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1861-11-27
Lancaster, Nov. 90.
rE DR.. ANGEL has handed US the fol

EE Dir. Angel has handed us the fol-
lowing letter, received BY him, for pablica-
ton, from which it will be seen that the
beneyolence OF the ladies Of Grant county
is already being felt by the soldiers
OFFICE OF SANITARY COMMISSION,
Washington, d. c., Nov. 18th.
SIR:-I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt. in good condition, of tox Of
hospital supplies, as per your favor Of the
lst inst. in behalf Of the ladies Of Grant
county.
The articles will be devoted, as intended,
to the relief Of the sick and wounded SOL
ders or the U. s. Volunteer and Militia
service, in whose behalf, and that of the
Commission, | mort cordially thank the
donors. | am, very respectfully,
Your o5edient servant,
A. j. BloUT, Asst Secretary.