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Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
CaliiOrnians Read This.

Our loving brothers of the Davis persua-
sion have most singular way of showing
their attachment. We wonder if the Cali
fornia friends of peace, who rant against all
Union men, and have none but words of low
ing kindness for traitors and rebels, feel grati-
fled when they read such extracts as the fol-
lowing. We quote from the Mobile Gala. J
Advertiser. The italics are ours:
"The richly-laden ships ofthe enemy swarm
on every sea, and are absolutely umprotectcd.
The hurpest is ripe; let it be gathered, and
we will strike the enemy to the heart-for we
hit his pocket, his most sensitive part. His
Treasure ships, laden wiM Caiifornia weaith,
traverse Southern waters. Let them be the
prize of the bravest and most enterprising.
1t is easy to put privateers 0ioat Let the
men of means fit out privateers if they would
best serve their country and dframce their o,on
interests Let companies be formed to embark
capital in privateering If they can't get the
craft here, they can get them somewhere. 1t
is a pursuit of honor, patriotism, profit Let
us scour the seas and sweep their commerce
from it with the besom of destruction"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

What are we to have in return for all the
unmagined and unimaginable evils of this
war to US as people-the wide spread ma
tional ruin, bankruptcy and disgrace-the so.
cial, moral and political decentralization of
our people, and all the individual trouble
and sorrow and misery that must come upon
us from this most unnatural and unnecessary
war ?-EIpress.
This is a serious question. and one which
the rebels would do well to consider, before
they push this dreadful war further upon the
country.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

HEAR HENRY CLAY.-The words of Henry
Clay, copied below, will be found to have al
most prophetic emphasis and application
They occur in his speech in the Senate, FeL-
ruary 5, 1880, and may be found in the Con-
gressional Globe (Appendix) Thirty-frst
Congress, first session, page III:
But if. unhoppily, We should be involved
in civil war, between the two parts of this
Confederacy, in which the effort upon the
one side should be to restrain the introduc-
tion Of slavery into the new Territories, and
upon the other side to force its introduction
there, what a spectacle should we present to
the astonshment of mankind in an effort, not
to propagate rights, butt must say it,
though trust it will be understood to be
said with NO design to excite feeling-a war
to propagate WroHgs in the Territories thus
acquired from Mexico. 1t would be a
war in which we should have no sympathies,
no good wishes: in which all mankind would
be against us; in which our own history it.
self would be against us; for, from the COM
mencement of the Revolution down to the
present time, we have constantly reproached
our British ancestors for the introduction of
slavery into this country.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

THE Mass Meeting SATURDAY NIGnr. We
earnestly eXhort all true Union men, who in
tend to support the nominees of the Fourth
of July State Convention, to leave their
business and attend the Mass Meeting at the
Court House on Saturday evening, when
delegates are to be chosen. Strong efforts
may be made to elect delegates who can be
traded to benefit individual aepirants. No
man should go as delegate who is not his
own master, and who will not oppose the
nomination Of any anti coercionst or fusion
ist. The Secessionists would gladly lend a
hand to help distract our party. They hope
to get unsound men into it, with a view to q
bolt. Beware oftrading politicians, and sent
men known to be earnest and intelliget.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

ALABAsrER CAvE.-The season has COM
menced in earnest at this delightful place O
Summer resort. Crowds of people from Sac
ramento and other places are visiting it, and
are universally delighted with the cave and
surrounding scenery. D. A. Wilson, former
ly OF this city, has erected new public
house an the grounds, and Mrs. Wilson, lit is
said, makes most admirable hostess. Visi-
tors may be sure that they will be received
and cared for in a hospitable manner. The
drive across the country from Marysvillc is a
pleasant one, and the distance is only about
thirty miles. Parties desiring it, and having
the time to spare, can go 10y way of Saera-
mento, taking the cars to Folsom, where car
riages can always be had to convey them to
the cave
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

Mr.. SARGENT Gardener, being lame of one
leg, pleading before the late Judge Fortescue,
who had little or no nose, the Judge told him
he was afraid he had but n lame cause of it.
90, my lord said Gardner, "have but little
patience, and I'll prove everything as plain
as the nose on your face"
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

INFORMATION IS WAITED of Peter McCreadv
i formerly of Dairy Ayrsher Scotland, by III
brother James VINO has Just arrived in San Francisco
from Melbourne, Australia. Wen last heard from he
was in Marysvillc.
Address L. p. Fisher, Advertising Agent San Fran.
cisco. junel2 .lw2d
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

An advertisement in the New Orleans pa.
pers calls upon the citizens of the South to
withdraw all patronage from Wheeler d
Wilson, because they presented stand of
eolors to company d, Thirteenth Regiment
n. Y. 5. NJ
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
Long Bar Township.

The voters of Long Bar Township are requested to
meet at the Union HOTEL Long Bar, Saturday,
June 18TH, at ~ NJ, for the purl of eecting
Delegates to the Union Democratic Convention to be
hold at Sacramento, July 4th.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

VoLrMRE was one day speaking warmly in
praise Of the physician Haller in the pres
ence Of a person who was living at his house.
"Ah. SIR" said thi- person, "f Mr.. lIaller
would but speak of your works as you speak
Of his" Possibly we are both mistaken"
said Yoltaire.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

LADIES ArrENrIoN,-That you all may be
enabled to secure those beautiful Mantes,
which now adorn the forms of so many of
our Marysville bellies, Mr.. Dougherty has
for another lot of those very fashionable
garments. Now, as his stock is the finest il
the country, and his prices surprisingly low
we would again recommend our friends t,
call on him. His popln cloaks-very pretty
oue-he sells from So to 50, and black sill
mantles proportionably low. Read his ad
vertisemcnt. Remember he leaves town oil
Saturday.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
Orw advertisements.
Gl DOradlO Saloon.
CIDER! CEDER,,
HHOassc 10 LET.

Il OFFER for rent, my residence on Eighth street
4 between and g. Second house west of thebrd,r4
1t contains six the first floor and five rooms
in the basement The furniture will be rented with
of water, and seventy-hye bearing fruit trees upon
the premises. For terms apply at this office, or to
the undersigned.
iunel}-tf NELSON WESCOATT.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
Mass COnventiOn---Sutter County.

The Committee appointed by the Union Convention
to call Mass Meeting of the Union men of Sutter
County have fixed upon Saturday, the 29th inst as
the day, and Yuba City as the place for holding the
same.
Let every man who is in favor law and order
not only in our own County, but throughout the ma.
tion be present and lend the influence of his pres
ence at this meeting.
Good speakers will be in attendance
FRANCIS HAMLIN, c--.,..
SUMNER PAINE, )Oohilnl"ee'
june13
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

How Men Go MAD.-Some set to work
vigorously everything prospers for while,
their hopes and expectations grow more ar
bitrary every day, but without correspond
ing economy and caution. A sudden reverse
from fancied wealth to absolute dependence
is too much for reason or principle to endure,
and one or the other gives way, assisted by
that auxiliary to swift ruin-drink. Some
brood over their msfortunes and disappont-
ments until they are mad; Others, more stub
born and strong wiled, resolve to be re-
venged on the world and to take by force
what they failed to obtain by honest means
"a living. Under disappointment, one be-
comes despondent, helpless and childlike;
another fierce revengeful and resolute; the
one goes to the asylum, the other to the
insane-both madmen.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
Spring Stock of Goods
SAN FRANCISCO PRICES.

YJNHE UNDERSIGNED have in store fresh stock
Il of the following goods
go 1000 lbs. Almonds Wenuts, Chesnuts &c, &c.a
10, GOO Cooking Prunes;
5000 " New Figs;
1900 " Fresh Chile Peaches;
1900 " Dried Cherries;
l,OO0 " New Citron;
1000 " Assorted Candies
500 " Liquorce and Sugar Sand;
1000 " Fresh China Dates
SEQ " Shelled Almonds and Seedless Raisns ;
800 boxes Layer Raisins-whole, hf and ar tNs; ;
100 doz. Jellies and Jams-in glass and Tins;
100 Oystcrs-Assorted brands;
100 " Pie Fruits-in Glass and Tins,
100 " Green Corn, Peas and Tomatoes;
100 " Fresh Apples, Peaches and Strawbr's;
so Preserves aud Pine Apple
SO " Pure Honey and assorted Fruits;
80 " Roast Chicken and Turkey;
30 " CLANS and Lobster;
25 " Preserved Ginger Worcester Sauce
Apples, Oranges, Lemons, &c.
Also
All Kinds Of Fire Works,
For sale in lots to suit, at SAN FRANCISCO PRICES
BY McQUlNN & CO.,
june2 No. % street, MarySville.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
Parks Bar Township.

The Union voters of Parks Bar Township are re-
quested to meet at the New England House, Parks
Bar on Saturday, July 18th, at r. NJ, to select one
Delegates to the Union Democratic Convention, to be
held at Sacramento, Jny 4th.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14
For Sale.
Information Wanted.

STEVENS PATENT HAY PRESSES. made wifi
- improvements for 1851 HAWLEY 4 90
Junel3 Corner of and First streets
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

Dr-Wilkns has evidently become tinctured
with the infectious spirit Of the region which
he has visited To oppose coercion now is to
favor rebellion. DIR. wilkins does not deny
that there are Union men in the South, but
he says they are opposed to coercive meas
ures. Some of them may be, but we opine
that the party which follows Andy johnson,
Prentice, Wycklitfe and others of like charac-
ter, hold somewhat different opinion.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

DIR. WILKINS LETTER -RldSe, OF the >.
Evening journal, thus comments upon the
letter of DIR. wilkins recently published in
this paper:
a letter from Dr. f. T. wilkins, Of Yuba
county, who has lately returned from visit
to his friends in Virginia, and a tour through
"A considerable portion Of the Union, is likely
to attract no small degree of attention. 1t is
published in the Marysyille DEMOCRAT, and
copied, with hearty endorsement, hy the
Marysville Express. We know Dr. Wilkins,
personally, and have read his letter carefully.
He was opposed to Mr.. Buchanan's Lecomp-
ton policy, and sustained Mr.. Douglas in the
last contest for the Presidency. lie left this
State, on visit to his native place in Nir-
gnia, fully imbued with Union sentiments,
and, if we mistake not, thoroughly impressed
with the necessity of maintaining the authori-
ty of the Federal Government 10y force. He
comes back, opposed to coercion, and thus
identifies himself with the Brecknlidge wing
of the o.callcd Democracy in California. Iii:
principal reason, however, for opposing CO.
ercion is that, in his opinion, the South can
never be subdued
Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-14

TIE WAR Policy OF THE REBELs.-A late
number of the Richmond (Na.) Examiner
frankly states the aims of the SecessioniSts'
in concentrating so many forces in Virginia
1t is quite apparent that the movement INTO
Virginia of U. S. forces did not take place Il
day too soon, for the safety of the Capital.
The intention Of the traitors to 'drlve the
Administration, Congress and all, from "sh-
ington," is not likely, now. to be rried into
effect. The Examiner says:
| The letter of Seward to Dayton, Llncoin
Minister to France, leave no room Tor douoI
that the invasion and subjugation OF the
whole South has been the deliberate purpose
of the Administration ever since 1t came ln'o
power. In order to gain time, collect It's
forces and fortify its position, 1t has coht!hu-
ally and Systematically lied on this SUBJECT
and thereby deceived both its friends ana
enemies. Had not Virginia and the other
Southern troops collected rapidly wllhih
striking distance of Washington, ON the one
side, and Maryland threatened it on the oth-
er we should have had a half dozen Johh
Brown raids into the Old Dominion ere tlhS'
Even now cur only hope of exemption from
speedy invasion is by keeping up force near
Washington large enough to alarm Lincoln
and crew for their own safety. 1t we go on
to concentrate forces rapidly on or near the
line of the Potomac, and to build forts and
redoubts on that river, so as to command It's
navigation and cut off supplies from WASH
ington, we shall effect one OF three 0'Jccts-
either capture Lincoln and his Cabinet ana
Congress in Washington, or compel him to
exhaust the whole strength and resources oi
the n North in defending its position and keep
ing open his communications with the NortIl.
or drive the administration, Congress and
all, from Washington But for our sympa'
thy for Maryland, we should prefer the Sc
cond of these alternatives, that Is, to threat
en- and overawe Washington so as to compel
the Administration to exhaust all Its strength
and resources.of the North in defending their
Capital SO far we have effected this, and
we see no reason to aPprehend that the
South will not bring forces into the field to
assail the Administration quite as fast as the
North can send troops to defend It,
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
The Hog Market.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.-Dressed hogs active,
and advanced 5(1l0c, with shipping and
packing demand at S5.15@$5.7o for lots d.
viding on 200 lbs. Live hogs are also firm
and active. with sales at $4.50@$4.75 gross.
ST.. LOUIS, Jan. Hogs in good demand
and firm, with light arrivals. Some lots,
aggregating 900 head in all, sold at $3.50
Sc 40 per 100 TBS.
CINCINNATI, jan. Z. The hog market
opened quite buoyant, this morning, and
packers were anxious to buy at $6. 25@$6. 81,
but holders became SO firm at $6.40$6.50 to-
ward Change hour that purchases could not
be made below these rates; and buyers,
deeming them too high, withdrew, which gave
the market rather tame aspect, and the
closing state may be called dull but firm.
The receipts continue comparatively lght,
which tends to strengthen the views of hold
ers. Mess pork was held at $16@$l6.2s.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS a vacancy exists in the Office of Leyee
w Commissioner for the Townships Of Bloomington
and seventy-Six, Muscatine county, State Of Iowa.
in the Townships Of Bloomington and Seventy-Six, in
said county, the usual place of holding the general
election Tuesday, the tweny day of January
said Levee Commissioner, all the electors residing in
the district subject to be taxed under The provisions
act entitled can act to provide for levyng
certain lands to complete and keep in repair lsves on
Muscatine Island and for the election of Lsvee Com
missioner to s,pcrntend the same, approved March
i6th 1858, will be entitled to vote for Levee Com
missioner The Trustees and the Clerks of the Town
ships of Seyenty.Six and Bloomington will act as
Judges and Clerks Of aid electen and make return
rae at my Office in Muscane city, provided by the
be conducted in the the general elec.
ton for State aud County officers.
~ In witness whereof, have hcreunto sci
81 my hand and affixed the seal of the county
I =. this 2Sth day OF December, A. D. 1850.
~ EDW'D II. THAYER. Co. Judge.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
TO Ccusumptives.

sBE lad, ertiser, having been restored health in
few weeks by very simple remedy having SUIT
fered several years with lung Affection and that
dr. cad disease, Consumpton-i anxious to make known
to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
TO all who desire it, he will send copy of the pre-
scription used fres of harge with the directions fot
preparing and using tie same, which th:y will find a
SURE CURE for CoNsuMrrIoN, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS. &c
he only object d the advertiser in sending the Pre-
scrpta 10 benefit the afflicted and pr al iniUrria
which he conceises 10 he Invaluable ami he hope.
every ifersr viii try his remedy, as il will cost them
no. ming and aas prove blessing. A
Parsies wishing tine serip,ion will please address
REV. EDWARD A. TLSuN,
Williamsburg. Kings County, New ork
Oct 1, 80, dswsiy.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
4PEe.KAL NOTICES.
The Great Female Medicine.

The functional irregularities peculiar to the weaker
ex are iriably corrected without pain nconven
ience by the use of Judson's Mountain Herb Pills.
They are the safest and surost medicine for all the dis
eases incidental females of all ages and cspec
ally 80 in this climate.
Ladies who wish TO enjoy health should always have
these Pills No who tkom will allow
herself to be without them. They remove all obstruc-
tions purify the blood and give to the skin that beaut
full clear and heathful look greatly admired In
beautiful, and healthy At certain periods these
Pills are an indispensable companion. From one te
four should be taken each day, until relief is obtained
few doses, occasionally, will keep the system so heal
hy ard the blood rure, that disease cannot ents
the body.
Judssns Mountain Herb Pills sold by all Medicine
Dealers Jan !, In.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
ms resulted az follows:

The County Judge having been notified OF
the organization of the Board, delivered up
the papera. books, &C.. required by law to
be kept Hereafter in possession Of the Olsrk.
Committees were appointed to examine
the books and accounts of all tie County
judges of the county siucs 1852, to aFcer-
tsih the amounts paid for the support o.
paupers, in order to enable the Board to de-
terrnine what amount should be appropria-
ted for that purpose. .s
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
TIE Dxsr1rurros IN KANsAs.-James Cat.

The DEsr1ruTIoN IN KANsAs.-James Cat
tell, of this vicinity, has received letter
from his nephew, James G. Marshall, dated
Twin Springs, Linn county, Kansas
Dec. Goth, giving q touching picture Of the
distress for want of food in that region. Mr..
Marshall, whose veracity, we are assured,
may DO relied ON, says that last summer he
put in rs acres of corn, 10 acres of buck
wheat, or of wheat and S Of garden stuff,
and not the first meal did he get from any
of it-not even a mess of roasting-ears. For
three months, he did not have aletter stamp
or money to get one, in order to write to his
friends, but finally relative in the East sent
him some paper and envelopes, with some
other articles. He says starvation is at his
door. Every few days he hears Of some
family absolutely starving - perhaps father
or mother sick, or both, and one, two and
sometimes three days pass without mouth
full to cot. He says:
81 have given ('divided) till l came to
the last bucket of corn meal. No meat, no
vegetables, nothing but salt and meal; but
Providence, or somebody else, still blesses
the cheerful giver. Once, when some
motherless boys, with sick father, came to
ask me for help, gave them part Of my
last peck Of meal. Next day, very unex-
pectediy, / got a letter from my youngest
sister, containing S.. This seemed good
send if not God-send but it is gone. We
have cold weather, and several of our neigh
bors' children have to lie in bed to keep
warm, having no clothes. We hear of aid
coming but none has come yet, and !: never
will come in sufficient quantity to meet the
demand. That is, public charity. Itgreases
too many hands and is divided into too many
parts to amount to salvation for Us. We
} must depend on our individual friends
Uncle, you know am naturally Of az indie
pendert spirit; out it must yield now
!, MANY have left; many could not leave. W.
have good country, but Famine saw fit X
pass this way, AMI that in our most unpre
pared condition. So it is, and so we mus
bear it. Ii seems long time till next July
The greens will come sooner than that. We
} have q noble set of men here; if we starvt
we will all stnrve together. Divide, divide
/, divide, ia the rule.'
; We rejoice to learn that collection o
! money has been raised By the acquain'
ances Of Mr. M. here for his relief. He say
8 he lives hundred miles from the ralrYa'
and in winter it is nearly worth the prev
sions to get them there. Flour sells the.
at 1878 per sack and corn meal cents -pt
pound In Kansas Oity, 65 miles distan
-four is worth cents per pound.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Jan. 9.
Flour dull at s4@s4,35 for fair to choice
spring extras. There was 6rmer feeling In
the wheat market to-day, and prices advanc-
ed 4@1c on yesterdays quotations, No. 2
spring selling at 754@75a in store. Corn
was firm and steady at 2S4c for mixed in
store. Oats continue steady at 173c. Rye
453047c. Barley 48950c. Hides dull at
5@53c green and 12@l2Ac dry flint. Fresh
eggs 14@15c. Butter 15c.
ST.. Louis, Jan. 7.
Flouf-no demand; so sacks double extra
sold at 1915. Wheat without buyers at
asking rates prime and choice club held
at 95c(0$l. Millers all out of market and
business fat in consequence CT the threaten
ed troubles in the country. Corn 39C942c.
[pRR TsLxaRApn.l
New YoRk, Jan. Q.
Flour market without material change; sales 5000
barrels at IS super State, S5,4O@$5to extra
State 5@S5 80 super western, 1885 Is common
to medium western, s570@S5s5 Inferior to good ship
ping brands extra round hoop Ohio. Rye hour steady
at s335g3 415. Wheat market more active but prices
without material CHANGE sales 10000 bushels at slio
fair Chicago spring, Sl,2s Milwaukee Climb, s1SsslS'
winter red western, 1913 red State Sls prime White
Canada Rye quiet at 7497ec. Barley quiet. Corn
market opened dull and closed q shade frmer sales
10000 bushels mixed western In store and de-
livered, Toe prime new yellow southern. Oats duil
35im37c western, Canada and State. Pork quiet and
steady sales $50 barrels at mess sI3 10
prime Beef steady and unchanged. Cut meats frm
Lard quiet and firm; sales 100 barrels at l0a9l0ssc
Butter in fair demand Oy15c Ohio, $l4@2Oc State
Whisky steady; sales Go barrels at 2oc.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
MA COM NJ e N G Ed
First Gun Fired by the Rebels!
C<tA ~ - 81 F
The Steamer Star Of the West fred into
While Attempting to Reinforce Fort
IN
1HE PRESIDENT DETERMINED TO DEFEND
THE PUBLIC PROPERTY

A despatch received yesterday from
Charleston says the steamer SSar Of the
Wet, while endeavoring to enter the horbor
to reinforce Fort Sampte-, was fred into by
the GARRISON on Morris Island, and also by
Fort Mcultrie, and compelled to pu. back to
sea. 1t is not known whether the vessel or
any person on board Of her was irjured.-
Maj. Anderson did not open the batseries Of
Fort Moultrie, but was at last accounts max
ing negotiations with the authorities Of
Charleston, the nature of which was not
known. ga
The President sent message to Congress
on Wednesday, declaring it his purpose to
defend and hold the Federal property. II
created great flutteriug among the sec ,sson-
ists. Tho Senate, it is believed, will sustain
the President in his purpose.
Five military companies have been organ
lied at Washington within week to defend
the city.
The sloop-ot-war Brooklyn put to sea from
Norfolk. on Wednesday, for Charleston, to
aid the Star of the West.
Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-01-11
Mrs. Wins}ow.

An experienced ptsrss and female ph ysician, has
oothing Syrup for children tcethng, which generally
stes the process of teething by sotenng the gums
reducing all inammatonf will allay all pain and is sure
to regulate the bowels. Depend upont mothers 1t wall
give rest yourselves and relief and health to your in
fants Perfectly safe In all cases. SEQ advertisement
in another column. ri SEe s. 9ssziaf 2 81 isss