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Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
Iireaking Down DitChes.

The practice of mutilating bitches and
fumes, in ocder TO iniure the owners, has be-
come so common in this State that II has at
tracted the attention Of the Legislature, and
ill has been introduced, by Mr. Shatter,
for the "Protection of Water Companies.
We have not seen the bill and cannot speak
of its merits, but certainly some severe pen
nlty should be attached to the destruction Of
this kind Of property 1t is true the ditch
owners are sometimes hard in their prices for
water, but that does not justify law Wlessness
If the miners cannot afford to use the water
let them 90 to some other place. 1t is their
privilege Dtch-hreaking has been carried on
more extensively we believe, in Tuolumne
county than in any other quarter of the
state 1t has been going on we know not
how long, and by the last issue Of TIE Colum
bia Times we perceive that the mischief is
still afoot:
The Hydraulic Ditch HIS again been bro
Ken to a very serious extent, at place near
~ opposite the Conf ence quartz mill, about
seven miles to the South Of Columbia. Sew
eral lengths of 1umug were thrown down,
and an extensive portion of the emhnnkment
of the ditch cnt and washed away.
Persons at distance must not confonnd
this ditch with those belonging to the TnoI-
umne County water company The lly-
draulic ditch is the property of Messrs. Dor
say & Gleason II. p. Barber, E.q. the Dis
trict Attorney, also has some interest in it.
This county if the present state of things
continues much longer, will have gained a
very unenviable noteriety for ditch-b break
ing"
Apropos of fditch-hreaking-we notice that
a bill is now before the Legislature for the
"Prot cctjon Of Water Companies" which the
Committee on Mines and Mining, wish to
have amended, so as to include companies
such as those of this county. the bill refer
red to being Especial" arrangement for the
benefit of the water companies of San Fran
cisco. In the course of the remarks of the
,introducer of the bin (Mr Shafter) that gen
tlemon stated that "the mining water compa-
MES were already amply protected Mr.
Shafter must have been ignorant of the fact
that there is such a county in the state n
| ruolumne or he never would have made
such an assertion. SO far from the dilche'
| in the mining districts being "amply pro-
| tected, they are completely at the mercy o
any Sc of men mean or malignant enough tC
destroy them, as the occurrences Of the past
nine months in this county too plainly prove
Either the laws, or their execution, need con-
siderable amendment in this county, at all
events
Since the above was "set up" namely
about dayhreali on Wednesday morning, Il
party of five men, whose tracks were trace
able, totally destroyed some thirty rods OF
the Five Mile Greek Flume BY means OF picks
or crowbars. or some similar instruments
and damaged about hundred rods more 10y
knocking off the yokes or cross pieces whicI
supported the sides. Fears are entertained
that much greater outrages have been COM
mitted up in the mountains, as the supply o
water in the other bitches had fallen off con.
siderably at the time we write-l0 O'Clock A
NJ. w Wednesday,
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

HAsrY INrRorucTIoN.--The Corvallis
(Orcgon) Union says: "An elopement took
place not long since, not a thausand miles
from this pvce. Tie parties proceeded to
well known Esquires at late hour of the
night, knocked and were answered 10y the
Justice who made haste to strike a light,
which took some time. The anxious parties,
not waiting for the door to be opened, walk
ed in, to the discontinue Of the Esquire,
Just as he got light who had had no time
to don his apparel having on only his NJ
ther garment, and that rather immodrstly
short In this costume he was introduced to
the blushiog lady We did not hear wheth
er they waited for him to put on his pants or
were united at once
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

A FEARFUL WARNING.-As the Oldest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Lemuel Holmes was preparing
for church on Sunday last, says the James
Vile Republican, she threw back her head
and asked if her neck was clean and imme-
diately fell down crying, "A pin, pin"
She began to choke and grow black, and
struggle as if she must die while the pin,
which she had held in her mouth, stuck fast
in her wndpipe. Two doctors were sum-
noned, and after a skillful operation, which
lasted three hours, succeeded in opening he
throat and extracting the dangerous intruder.
The patient was under the influence of chlo-
roform. She is now doing well. Keep pins
out of your mouth.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

INJURED.-An elderly gentleman, stran-
ger. was severely injured in Sacramento on
Monday afternoon while passing the corner
of and Eighth streets, by being struck i'll
the temple by a boot thrown at a party who
had been thro wing potatoes.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

a MAN named Campbell is in the station
house, at Sacramento and has been for some
time, awaiting examination for insanity. He
is getting restless, and says he wants the case
at once disposed Of If he insane, he wants
to 90 to Stockton where he will be comfort
able. If he is not, he wants to be discharged,
so that he can go about his business. Pretty
sensible crazy man
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

TIE TIN Pan QuEsTIoN.-A cotemporary
asks the question: " If dogs pay tax, or their
it not an Infringement on their chartered
rights for sports to tie tin pans to their tails,
and would they not be justified in seeding
from the city ?"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

"SwEET HoME"-hlIcE IN BEE HIvE-A
gentleman in Penn Valley, while examining
bee hive, few days since, discovered two
mice snugly slowed away in one corner of
the hive. They had commenced the con.
struction of nest and, from the appearance
of their inroads upon the honey and comb,
must have been co occupants with the bees
for some week.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

PERs1NAL.-Thc afflicted Will have an opportunity
of consulting the San Francisco Lung Physician, Oc-
ulst and Surgeon, Dr. ]. FLArrERY, who will positive
ly arrive 2Sth inst at his rooms Hotel Du Nord Ma
rysville where he viii continue be consulted short
time previous to his return to San Francisco He is
prepared to perform any, even the most delicate sur
glcal operation. The DR.. is graduate and scientific
gentleman and we certainly hazard nothing in COM
mendng him to the suffering portion ofour commun-
ty. maze
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
uGsHADVVELL Il co.,
Northeast corner California anu Battery streets,
Francisco.

Also other Machines for which not Agents, viz
EAGLE REAPER AND MOWER;
HUsSEY'S REAPER;
BURRALL'S REAPER
PITTS PATTERN, and 10 horse, MA lie by Nourse
Mason Co.
W IrMAN'S 4, g and HORSE THRESHEES;
EMERY'S and t HORSE 1HREslIERS
PITTS. SMITHS WHITNAN'S, FIELDS, EMERY'S,
and BURT, WRIGHT cos HORSE p ERS.
Together with the best stock of HARDWARE, AG-
RICULTURAL IMP EMENTS, MILLS, PORTABLE
STEAM tNGlNES-upriGht and horizontal-5 to 10
horse power, Betting, BOLTlNG Cloth, Etc, in
the country comprising the very best kinds in ase,
and greatly improved III make and adHpubitv to the
California market. mhI 2p
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

TnE Mirror says it is informed by friend
of T. Starr King, that he has made 10y his
lectures, within the last ten months in Cali
fornia, $4,000.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

ARRESTS Observation-Disclosures King, for as
eault Kate Manlovc, for assault; E. Laugh
lin, drunk and disorderly. They will be tried
before the Recorder this morning.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

SENATOR CHASE, OF NEvADA.-We have re-
eeyed a copy of the speech of this able Sen
ator on the Union Resolutions delivered in
the Senate, March 18th. We shall read it at
our earliest conY Yenience.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

AN INFEnENcE.-Ge en-. Riley said that TIC Ell.
Twiggs may bea very brave man, but he
can't proce IL By me
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
The suhjoned items are from the Grass
Valley National:

THE suhjoined items are from the Grass
Valley National;
PAINFuL ACCIDENT. Mr. G. W Creveling
while engaged at work near Rattlesnake
Creek some days since, had his left ancle ac-
cidentnly wounded 10y the fall of cross
cut sa W upon ii, with the teeth down ward 5
resulting in few punctures, which at the
time were thought to be unimportont. In the
course of few days the wound appeared to
be nearly healed, but renewed exposure in
duced subsequent inflammation, which re
suited in liberation and destruction of one
or more bones of the instep. At this period
he called on Dr. Tompkins, who advised the
excision of the remaining diseased bones and
on w Wednesday last proceeded to perform the
operation of removing several bones of the
instep when it was found that ulceratonof
the foot was so extensive as to threaten a
total destruction. A consultation vas called
which resulted in decision to make an effort
still to save the remainder of the foot. The
wound was then dressed, and has since pro-
gressed so hvorably as to awaken the most
sauguine hopes of its recovery
SERIOUS AcclDENT-On Monday last VIM
Charles Swartl of Jones Bar, had his elbow
and arm badly wounded by the accidental
gluncluS Ol an axe Ill lue HdnuS OF Il IellOW
workman. The joint was dreadfullv lacer
ated and threatens to become a very serious
affair. Mr.. Swarz has been known a long
time to the people of Grass Valley as one Of
our most worthy and Industrious citizens
LEG BRoKEN.-Mr. Jacob Hayes had his
right leg broken on Monday last by being
thrown from wagon One of the wheels
passed over the leg, producing a compound
fracture, and other serious injuries The
wound was dressed 10y DR., Hunt, of Nevada
Mr. II. is the occupant oJ a ranch near Me-
Courtney's Crossing OF Bear River, and the
accident happened but a short distance from
his house.
ONE of the largest funeral professions ever
seen in Grass Valley, followed the remains Of
Herbert Williams to the grave, yesterday
The procession was led by brass band. The
Independent order of Knighthood, both of
this place and Nevada. turned out in full re.
gala to do the last honors to their deceased
brother. The funeral services were held in
the Methodist Church, where an appropriate
and impressive discourse was pronounced by
the Rev. Mr. Deal
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

BALL.--The attaches of the Legislature
contemplate giving ball on Thursday eve
ming, April 4th, at Hamilton Hall, oacra-
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

MART TAYLOR, the comic poet, is practicing
law in Columbia, Tuoumne county.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

AT Hell's Delight, in Placer county, mi
ming company lately took out a chunk of
gold weighing ounces
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

TmEvING IN PARADISE The Placer Her.
aid relates the following: Michael Devlin
took a fellow by the name Of Foley into his
cabin at Paradise, on Tuesday evening last,
and permitted him also to sleep in his bed.
Daring the night Foley arose and stole 1928
in coin and some dust from Michael, and then
left for Auburn. a man was put upon his
track who succeeded in finding him here in
town, when, upon information. Constable
Boggs arrested the thief and safely landed
him in Jail.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
Woods Mower,

Cuts 10 fee wide. deposit, he heads into follower
and adjustable to have any required ength OF stuOle
an immensely effective Machine.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

MAIL AND FEMALE-An Indian woman at
stamps, and Herewith decorated her person
Appearing on the parade ground she created
great sensation
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

A new Machine, worked by two horses from behind ;
can be raised and lowered to suit delivers the grain
in very regular swaths by means of bands olvi ~
over platform thence gathered into gavels by rnke
attachment.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
Woods Patent Combined Self Rakins
Rpaner and Mower.
Woods SWather,

A new Machine, first that have come to California,
represented emently practical in the Self-RaklnS
process--a desideraum long sought in cutting ma
chimes.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

These Machines, made by d. spencer are well
known; have been in in California some three
Years and are Regarded by those who haze used them
with great avor-5O, S3, SO inch cyp4ers, with Peri
COS 10 herse powers.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
Haines, Illinois Harvester,

6 ieet cut made by Walter A. Wood with his improve
ent and has attained universal favor in agricultural
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27

BALL IN IoRsErowN.-The proyerbial kind
heartedness and liberality Of our Irish fellow
citizens when any case occurs appealing to
their sympathy, was never better eNemplif-
ed than at Horsetown, Shasta county, on
Monday night a week ago. Mr. Mahoney, a
deserNi ing resident of uorsetowu, was strck-
en- down with sickness some months ago.
leaving a large family unprovided for. A
ball was gotten up for their benefit, and
prov ed a complete success. Ahandsome sum
was realized for the afflicted family.
Rich SrRIKE.-A lucky hombre named
Joseph Colewell, took out of lis tunnel near
Pittsburg, says the Shasta Herald, a large
lump of gold weighing 34t ounces. a cor
respondent states that a great many tunnels
are being run into the same hill with every
prospect of a good remuneration. We like
to hear of such strikes
PANTALooNs SroLLN. The editor Of the
jackson Ledger AYERS that somebody stole
his pantaloons the1 other night There was
nothing in the pockets or the editor would
have mentioned the fact. Fortunately he
pad another pair.
Y Ok THE Snoor-A man known 10y the
name of "Kentuck" was arrested Sunday
says the Stockton Argus, by Marshal Sanhorn
and Policeman Brady. He had been into n
saloon, and drawing Eve shooter upon the
bar-keeper, demanded a drink, which was
given to him, He then proceeded to the
City Restaurant and obtained his supper by
the same mode of persuasion. The proprc-
tor made complaint, and while the officers
were taking him, he drew his pistol and
snapped it, but he had no OPT ortunity to use
it further lie was armed with two knives,
which were taken from him He was lodged
in Jail and will undergo an examination.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
Treadwell's Eisht-Iorse Thresher,
Made by Spencer-a splendid Machine.
Bradley's Patent IL orse Rake.

boy old enough to ride horse do all The raking
for farm. one very great advaWage possessed by
tn rake over any other, is the iron runners, which
are so arranged as keep teeth at proper dis
tauce from the ground which greatly lessons the
draught and prevents the raAng in of dirt, DUST old
fog after, ,trass.
For the above Machines we are the sole Agents Tor
the Pacific coa>:, and have them in liberal qu ntics
and can supply them to Country Merchants by the
quantity, and to Farmers on favorable terms.
Partir, req ring any of the above can procure them
at orr Branch Houses MurySvle, and Sacramento,
and at Jones & lIewlett's, stockton.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
tiew Aduertis
HARVESTING MACHINES,
FOR 1861.
Russell Il Co.'S Thresker,
KS Combined Reaper and

Il AT Masson, Ohio, celebrated throughout the
ID States as The best Threshing Machine in use
ID SO in.h cylinders horse powers.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-03-27
Manny's Combined Reaper and Mower,

g. ~ and feet, greatly improved, and surprising all
other cutting machines in results and durability
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-11
UNION MEETING AT BALTIMORE.
BALTIMoRr, Thursday, jan. 10, ]

BALTIMORE, 1hursday, JAN lV, iooi'
The Union meeting tonight was immense and en-
thusiastic and unequaed by any demonstration in Bal
timore for many year, Not less than 1000 were
present and the parties who attempted to disturb the
meeting by dsunion cries hustled out in double
quick tine amid cheers for the Union and Major An.
derYon and immense cheering for Gov. Hicks. A
proposition for cheers for Yancey caused rnsh for the
proposer that caused the police to protect the party
from violence The secessionsts abandoned their
purpose of disturbing the meetings and speeches from
Mesas H. Collins, Reverdy johnson, and A. W. Brad
ford, Astounding in Union sentiment, were listened to
and appauded to the echo.
The resolutions embodied the sentiments OF Wash
ington's Farewell Address concluding ~ follows
Reorsd That the present condition OF country demands
all no love her spirit OF tsiTness, candor, combinations
hope hearts the patriotic efforts now being made In CONGRESS
settlement trust forever OF the dangerous queohs
issue on Constitutional just and equitable principle
and that such OF and States whether Of the Norm
or Of the South as ay contribute most to this holy end will
the highest paee In the affections OF tue country ahu
those lend their aid to this holy purpose may
Justly pect they will be to receive tue oondenh@on
and repoba ION Of the present well ~ future ages
Realized That various Northern Sass have passed laws us
ally called Personal Liberty lsw which we believe 70 ne
violation Of the Consultation of the United States OF acts oil
which those the country aud that We
appeal constitutional duty patriotism, honor Justice ahd
tie oherood the people Of those States respectively tore
peal those w, ard BY eye way and means ~ .S
lions Southern States the only way 70 remove me
weounded discomfort and complaints brethren Of the
Southern aud which, not removed may prove fatal TO
our Union as wen az to oil Vital which ought to
bind together e. one people
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WISCONSIN LEGISLATURE
MANASSAS Wis. Tbursdnv Tan m ~

Ire Wisconsin I%ei Iaiure met and organized to-day
ard Gov. Rapdalfs Mereage delivered at moor.
II conn ends the subject of military ajrs to tie wis
dom ard discretion OF the Lcksfature, and says the
signs of the times indicate that there may arire con
tingeney in the condition Of the Government when Il
VIM become necessary to reapopd to 'be call Of the Ma
tional Government for men and means 20 maintain the
integrity Of the Cnoh, and thwar the ceegns Of men
Engaged in organized treason. On the subject OF se
cession he says this is not league OF states, bat
Government Of the people. The General Government
cannot change the character Of q State Government
fer usurp any power it not delegated nor can any
State change be character Of the United States Gov
ernrent restrict nor increase its Jurisdiction nor inn
patr sny of its nghts He argues that the
election Of Mr. Lincoln was legal and is just canse
for compsint from any quarter. He says the Consti
tutiOn makes no man slave Slavery cannot go into
FREE Territory under the Constitution, neither can Il
exit Outside Of local law therefore the Personal Lib
erty laws ere found should be, upon the statute In
every Stste. Every living human being has the right
10 legal test whether he Is free man or slave.
Ghonh the Legislature think the Personal Liberty
tiIl of Wisconsn in conflict with the United States
Constitution then il should he made TO conform there
With but no fear and hope Of reward should IN
Once free people to break down the walls OF their
rrotection We will make sacrifice OF our feeling TO
copciiae but no sacrifice of oar principles The night
of State to secede can be admitted once In the
nicn State must remain until the Union destroyed
Tie message gives great satisfaction.
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fssoulions. 81 cooperative and Conservative o0Ar

Iesolmions, al cooperative and Conservative onar
eeter, ne folioys: o.
Res'rrd That separate Stale action L. urw.g and I'm
Beoed Tst Astaua should ryie tho sousheru States
SSl.tDl"n to be held q sa as vch sha COO
OF oitsniDg redrers whether in tho uLion out Off,
TIE above were referred to the Committee Of Thir-
teen.
Dir. Baker of Russell offered resolution requesting
the Governor to furnish the Convention with state
men Of the number Of arms purclased undor The act OF
the last Legislature Us well their character, descrip
ton ard price; also what other arms etc, arc under
bis control
Mr. Jamison moved an amendment requesting infor-
nation to the number Of companies and soldiers that
had offered their services to the Governor and been NO
eepted. .....
The amendment was accepted, and the information
directed to be communicated to the Convention III secret
sesaon.
Mr. Yanoey moved an amendment, asking informa'
ton in regard to the amount Of ordnance and ammr-
milton owned by the State and the extent OF the fede
raj property in Alabama and what portion of it was
found at Fort Vernon and Fort Morgan.
Mr.. Jamison's resolutions were amended aud
adopted.
Mr.. Coleman offered the foowing
Pecred BY the people Of Alabama that all The powers OF .
State hereby pledged to re- any attempt by The Federal
Government to c0e any Of the seeding States :,
Discussion ensued upon upon this resolution, pending
which the Convention adjourned to Thursday.
Capt. Randolph Of the Federal Navy, resigned YES
terdsy, and Immediately rendered his services 80 the
Governor of Alabama.
number Of editors and competitors are in the com
Ianies that have gone to Pensacola, Florida.
II is understood that the Committee Of Thirteen re-
ported an ordinance Of Secession this morning Will
be debated and perhaps, adopted to-day. 1t is also
understood that minority report will be presented In
favor Of cooperation.
Tie majority report ia for prompt secession and re-
quests Convention of all the Southern States, to be
held in Montgomery early in February.
Its believed that the majority report will be adopt
ed by about 20 majority.
Some Of the prominent co0peratcnis!s will, in the
event of seeesson, take prominent stand IN defense
Of the position that the State ASSUMES.
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=, re Assoeisi 81 Press. .f .oo,
TO- wv s,,1Nn1oN rhnrsJay Jan. 10. 1851.

=, re Asso,isi 81 Piess. t..,f ,oo,
WAssrNo1os, Thursday, Jan. 10, 1861.
TIRE secfetary Of the Treasury has advertised for
c,orOsss for the tskng Of the S5,OO0,eOo Treasury
N.cs under the act Of December last. The bios Will
be orened on tie l9tb of January.
IRE President has accepted Secretary Thompsons
resignation lie, in "a letter, says that Thompson Is
ce.ainly though honestly mistaken in alleging that no
%, us on was reached in the CabinSt as TO sendhb
trrors to Fort Sumter without delay.
p TIE only documents transmitted with the messase
Yesterday were the Commissioners fpt letter ana 'S
reply, both previously published.
The reported firing into the stsr OF 'ne "e'' ''
Charleston is true, beyond doubt'
DISPATCHES received here confirm tne nfins i'o '''
Ssar Of the West and add that some Of the so'S 'ooA
effect upon her.
Cen. Dix had an interview with the President to-
dv and II ia undeErto0d that he have the p0slIlOn
Of Secretary of War If he will accept Of it,
Ii is not true as stated in some of the newspapers
tbs; Mr. Sherman of Ohio, assents to the COMPROMISE
agreed upon by the Committee of the Border States
The House Select Committee on the President
Special Message consists Of Messrs Howard Oh Miem
gan, Branch of North Carolina. Dawes OF Massaehuc
setts John CochIane Of Ncw-forh, ana hlcAman Oh
PENNSYLVANIA. g.,
The Republicans are to meet in caucus on Saturday
night when the proposition Of the Committee OF the
Border States will come up for consideration.
The United States Agricultural Society has elected
VIM B. Hubbard of Columbus Ohio, President, and
a Vice. President from each State and Territory. b.
Perley Poor was made Secretary, and b. b. French,
Treasurer.
A report was approved deprecating the holding Of
exhibitions in different sections and resolutions were
adopted recommending tie establishment Of a Depart
ment of Agriculture. Gentlemen from different sec
tons Joined cordially in the proceedings.