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The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01
The People Can Govern Themselves.

The People Can Govern Themselves.
However much monarchists and the enemies
of popular freedom may affect to believe the ex-
pertinent of the people to govern themselves
failure, on account of the rebellion of a portion
of the Southern States, we who have enjoyed
its blessings under National Constitution inn
partial and benefcent in all its features, know
better. This experiment is now two-thirds Of a
century old; in which time the prosperity of all
the States in the Union has been unexampled
Our laws, educational system and our Republi-
can institutions in all their varied forms, have
become the admiration and envy of mankind
throughout the habitable globe; and these facts
alone, without citing others, have been sufficient
to demonstrate, that the base of the fabric was
well founded, and if, in any particular it has
failed to meet the ends designed, the fault has
not been with the system, but those who neglect
ed to enforce it.
The argument against popular government
has not been furnished by those who appreciate
its benefits and who are greatly in the majority
With them the proof of its superiority is self
established. Liberty in the largest degree has
friends of freedom, who contend that the Govern
ment has been failure; and the most convinc-
ing refutation that could be given to the charge,
is, that its theory stands directly in opposition to
the extension of human slavery. Resistance to
the s'cordon of free States" which was rapidly
encircling the South, gave rise to the Southern
Confederacy. The fear of absorption has placed
hostile weapons in the hands of its people, who,
it may truly be said, are borne forward by fren-
zy which cannot be of long duration. When it
subsidies they will be prepared to acknowledge
their error, and thus furnish an additional and
the strongest of all evidence, that popular gov
ernment, rightly administered, is the grandest
and best of all human institutions.
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01

THE UNION CALL.-Ben. P. Avery, ESQ.,, the
leading editor of the Marysville Appeal is under
stood to be one of the gentlemen who assisted in
getting up the anonymous address favoring the
call of a Union State Convention. On his en-
dorsement, every one acquainted with his loyalty
to the cause and profound sense of high honor,
was willing to accept the conditions proposed !;
but it has been whispered that Mr.. Smith, of
Grass Valley, was also in favor of the movement,
and that he is secessionist. We can hardly
believe the last charge. Mr.. Smith is not man
to give the weight of his influence to a cause
which he intends to betray. We are well aware
that he was first Douglas Democrat, and then
suddenly changed to the support of Breckenridge.
But there is vast difference between Breck-
inridge man of six months ago, and secessionist
of to-day. Some of the most enthusiastic Union
meE in this community voted for Breckenridge.
Mr.. Smith, besides, is known to be scholar and
a gentleman OF honor. We would be the last to
accuse him of double dealing on such mo-
mentous question.
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01

For GoyERNoR.-The Butte Record proposes
Major John Bidwell, of Chico, as fit person to
run next fall for Governor. The choice, we
think, from the lights before US, would be good
one. Joe McKibben, an excellent man, has also
been named by others in the same connection.
TAKING RIB.-We omitted to mention, as
it was our intention to do last week. that our old
friend George S. Peirce, travelling agent of the
Martinetti Troupe, was married on the 10Th ult
to Miss Rachel K. Cutting. The event occurred
at Nevada, and the papers there acknowledge a
prodigious flow of champagne to commemorate
the event. George is liked by every one who
knows him, and the event is regarded by his
friends with pleasure, as "plucking him like a
brand from the burning bachelors
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01

A Coop SUGGEsTIoN.-It would be i'm
possible to secure that combined action
necessary to the successful holding of
State Union Convention at Sacramento on
the 18th inst. The following suggestions,
therefore, made bE the Sacramento Union,
strikes US favorably, if there should be a
failure on the part of county conventions to
meet and appoint delegates:
A meeting of from twenty to forty of the
prominent Union men in dozen counties,
selected indifferently from all parties, would
be ample to determine upon the propriety of
calling Union Convention. If call were
determined upon, those names would give to
it dignity and authority which would insure
delegations from every county in California.
We make these suggestions simply because
we see no proposition for concert Of action,
and because we are taught by experience
that all such movements must be systematized
before success can be considered as prospec-
lively certain.
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01

A FLAG RY THE LADIEs.-The ladies of our
little neighboring town of B.rchville are
engaged in the manufacture of splendid
American flag, 20 by 80 feet, which is to be
placed on a pole 22o feet high, raised in
that place, and saluted ON the morning OF
the Fourth of July next. The flag has been
gotten up By subscription, under the auspices
of Mrs. ]. Thompson and several other pat
riotic daughters of the village.
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01
Franchere & Buffers Column

Best Boiled Linseed OIL,
In quantities to suit purchasers
Paris and Chrome Green
Chrome Yellow,
Prussian Blue,
Burnt and Raw Umbcr~
Dry and in oil, ETC., etc. in and b. tins
Persons desiring
Paints, Oils, Brushes, etc.
Would do well to give us q CALL Our stock is fnllt
and complete, and we are determined to sell on as'
reasonable terms as any house in the mountains.
Also assortment of
UNION FLAGS AND BADGES!
AhTERATI
......AND......
P u RIFYING SYRUP,
This valuable and pleasant purifier
of the blood can be purchased from
Franchere & Butler. 1t is put up in
bottles containing one pint, and we
venture to say that one bottle of it is
more beneficial than three bottles of any
of the sarsaparillas now in use.
We have recently
Enlarged our Store.
and received in addition to our former well-sc
lected stock, A FRESH SUPPLY, FOR WIN
TER TRADE, of
DRUGS,
Chemicals,
II a ent Nh dicines.
and everything else pertaining to
THOROUGH DRUG ESTABLISHMENT
oil Of oh III.
tail.
Physicians Prescriptions
Carefully compounded from the purest materials
at all hours of the day and night
Our stock consists in part of
Jayne's Family Medicines,
Ayres Sarsaparilla, Cherry Pectoral and
Cathartic Pills,
Graefenberg Cos. Medicines;
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup;
And all the New Patent Medicines and one
hundred different kinds of Pills.
Paints,
White Lead
Boiled Oil,
Raw Oil,
Lard Oil,
Sperm Oil,
Castor Oil,
Polar Oil,
Tanners Oil,
Neatsfoot OIL
Kerosene, Camphene, Bnrning Fluid.
Varnishes, Furniture, Copal, Coach,
Damar and Japan. Glass, Putty,
Brushes, of all kinds. Perfumcry,
Lubin's Extracts, Colognes, Po-
mades, Tooth Powder, Hair
Restoratives and Hair Dyes.
Il me,c Article Of fPERFU-MERY, called
Kiss Me Quickly!
Distilled from the well known plant called
Touch Me-Not.
All kinds Shaker Herbs and Extracts.
Kerosene Lamps, at Reduced Prices.
Lamp Chimncys and Lamp Wicks.
Fine Razors and Cutlery.
Lilly White and Chalk Balls;
Fluff Boxes and Puffs;
Breast Pumps; Nursing Bottles,
Teething Rings; Shoulder BraeesS
Male and Female Trusses;
Doub. & Single Abdominal Supporters;
Syringes, metal, glass and Indiarubber;
Silk and cotton Suspensories;
Acids, Nitric, Muriatic and Sulphuric;
0~~OOo~c-~~-~~~~~~~~~
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Blank Books; Pocket Diaries, lS61..
Pocket Memorandums;
Letter Paper, large and small;
Note Paper, plain and fancy,
Foolscap, Legal Cap; Blotting Papers,
Bill Paper; Music Paper, Drawing I"
Envelopes, plain, fancy and cloth lined;,
Gold and Steel Pens;
All kinds Lead Pencils.
Slate Pencils.
Rulers, wood and India Rubber.
Receipt Books;
Note Books;
States, all sizes;
Inks, of all kinds;
Ink Stands;
Sand Boxes;
Mucilage;
School Books;
Superb Gilt Bibles, etc.
g9 Orders from Distance Promptly
Attended To. .~Ga
A new lot of Childrens' Home Primers
and A B G Books. Mrs. Hale's New
Cook Book Mrs. Crowen's s Americans
Lady's Cook Book. Miss Leslie Cook
Book. Webster's Illustrated Dictlon--
ary. Sargent's Readers.
Also prepared to supply the public;
with delicious beverage.
for summer:
PORTABLE LEMONADE.
Marsh's Patent
Abdominal Supporters, Trusses,
cf1 ~
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01

REMAINS OF WAsHINGToN.-An exchange
says that John A. Washington, who is uni
versally regarded as the meanest man on the
American continent, has removed the sacred re-
mains of the "Father of his country" from the
tomb at Mount Vernon. 1t was officially an
nounced long ago, that the ladies of the United
States had purchased Mount Vernon, the tomb
included. Indeed it was the tomb, particularly,
that was understood to have been purchased 1t
now turns out that Washington not only re-
served the tomb. but also an acre of ground inn
mediately surrounding it. This, we presume,
was for the purpose of continuing his old busi-
ness of taking and selling cheap daguerreotypes
of it, and willow twigs and brittle from the
trees which shaded it. 1t seems not to have
been the mantle Of George Washington, but the
dirty shirt of one of his servants, which fell
upon the shoulders of lis family descendants.
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01

NEWSPAPER CHANGEs.--John r. Ridge, Esq,
has become the leading editor Of the San Fran
cisco Evening Journal, with Calvin B. Mcdonald
as his Associate. The public are well aware
that both are gentlemen of the first talents in
their profession, and they will make the Journal
one of the most readable papers of the State.
Steele, former editor of the Auburn Signal, has
withdrawn, on account of the unpopularity of
his secession principles, and the paper has passed
into the hands of VIM. Duncan & Co., who have
changed its name to the "Union Advocate" and
are doing battle in favor of their country and its
flag.
John c. Cremony, for several years past editor
of the San Francisco Herald, and who wrote the
able articles for which less capable minds re-
ceived the praise, has retired from the tripod.
1t is said he will give series of Shakspearean
Readings. He is well fitted for such pursuit
The hydraulic press., 1861-06-01
Mattresses,

Mattresses.
lust RECEIVED, direct from San Francisco,
- an assortment of PULU and STRAW
MATTRESSES, for sale cheap, by
HECHT & PRATT.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

The Northern Ssafr- RuIIyIHZ To rhe supper
Of the GOyrTHrurst-PcHu-yIyuu5a Of
ter- 100000 Troops y N!ouev.
10000 Wen Now Ready.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

Great Excitement throughout
the Country
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

U. s. Mails in the Seeded States
to be Stopped!
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

Proclamation by President Lincoln:
He calls for $4,000 Militia
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

Both House of Congress called to- Meet
on the Fourth OF July!
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

Ger. Scott warmly approves the promotion q i. Y.
summer % the vacant Bri-llicrship. With al res
meet aud admiration tr Major Anderson. the Army
generally express decided hope ,Hat this appointment
will not be conferred upon him. as be is q junior
Major. and 90 make him General would over-lauEh
many meritorious officers. create dissatisfaction, and
dem1-a.ize the Army. His Cl.lln-ry may well be
rewarded bv cfvfu. him two Brevets which would
make him Breve- Colonel. and practically give him
the constant command % q regiment.
Mr.. BreckiuriIce's sues-h IN the Senate has made
some impression Ir was addressed o. & c1usilerl-
ton q the policy of the new Administration, which
he euielyrrei o. show left the country liable - any
moment % civil strife Ifthe Union Is not % be
maIu;4iuei By arms, then be- asked, Why the troops
should not b. Withdrawn from the seeded S-a-es.
II they are not speedily Withdrawn. a.. hope for pre-
serving the Union and the peace ofrIe country would,
he sliI. be lost. Therefore he earnestly hoped that
the Senate would advise the Pres lent 20 withdraw
the scattered and imroteut force o. tAe United States
from the limits VI the Confederate States.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09
10btrtI5tmtNts.


ny 81 a q fS Z H " q 81 s
I'VE 81 81 III & III
,voxssr vr,,u ,pv
BrS
Fancy Prints Of a grca, variety ossryles and coIors,
Two-blue Prints,
Indigo Blue Cottous.
Dyed Cortons,
Denims.
Minute Pattern Turkey red and yellow Prints.
Whit. ground Nluslins. small PATTERNS.
medium
p-r1i,,s ~o,1r mil medium, ra-,arr.
p,., u-L:. Muslin,
Plain Turkey Red Cloth,
cotton I'AhoNeF'"Ie'S'
Cotton Shooting,
White Cotton Drills.
Drob NIoIeskin.
\ GREAT variety of Cotton Trowserings.
M nj, cul,
Embroidered silk figured Alp,cas.
Fine black AIpacas,
Black and coIored figured Lus;res,
f''1 '.'o'e' La'''s''
r,,, Black sA'ine'',
Black and fancy DoesEns and mixed Trowserings
White Blankets all Sizes
''7 '>s III
Brussels and velvet carpe.inr,
Railway Rugs.
Velvet Rugs
"O''sn '"u''
LINEN ShEEIIN&
ln'ka0a'k Towels and I0~enns'
L"sn """'NS''"s''
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

NINSLOW-An Experienced Nurse
aaI Fru.5. Physician. aas 81 Soothing syrup Tor rf".trs" teeth
ing. Ht-. greatly facilitate Le process q t.a-lHu-, hy -.'tel'ur
gums, --Igcuc al .aaammataa-aiu auuy all pam, and sure
a. regulate the bowels Depend upon it, mothers, it viii give
rest -. yourselves. and relief and health 20 your infants. Per
fsr.g SAFE .u all cases. So advertisement 30 another column.
--+-ly
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

O :. rs =. Nil PHpGEsS DFL'ocEASIE LooGE,
wv So.l-i. under ;h. jurisdiction of the Supreme Coun-
~ oil OF a- Grand Central Lodge ot France, working iU
the ancient scotch E.-. holds It's re-nlarm-.tiu- ON ;he We'd
ne-lty nearest ,h- rui moon 81 each month. at the old Lodge
Room. Go King street. Visiting brethren respectfully invited
o. attend.
A4-1-I.. I5JtCT p. G. JONES. Secretary.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09
SDccial 1Otjtcs.

TJEN-NEEEIN beg leave ,o inform the Public that they are
now prepared TO give instruction iu Gymnastics to boys between
the ages ofsEvES and s.yrEaN years, ON Tuesday evening Of each
wees. For further information, apply to ME. II. yoErKEE-
Per u-5.-s &. +. PFLUGER.
ZZlsm Secretary II. T. Y.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

iSFGu nJitiOnaI surrender. NV
srn Major Anderson
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09

Ladies brown boomers. misses Adelaide boomers,
Ladies black Clytlda hats.
Boys German hat-, mems palm leaf hats.
Rows palm leaf hats. figured
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1861-05-09
INFRINGEMENT OF CIVIL WAR!

lssck on Fort Sumter, by the
"a Confederate Army!
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Paints and Oils.

Rockingham aud tu spittoous. Old Dominion coffee pots.
Fiayodug extracts, india rubber hose, chalk,
Philadelphia oak tanned sole leather.
Whiting. betting leather. etc, etc, etc. 2j5-3m
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18

TWAS MisrAKE.--The telegraphic news stated
that Gov. Burton, OF Delaware, would not furnish
that States quota Of troops to the President; but
1T should have read, that he will furnish them.
Thus Delaware is the only slave State that has
responded to the Presidents call.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18

WE clip the following from the lengthy list of
resolutions adopted by the Douglas State Central
Committee
ResoiUed That the people of each county be
requested TO meet in convention in their respec-
tive counties, upon the 18th day of June next,
for the purpose of electing delegates to the
Convention in such manner as they may deem
proper.
ResOlUed, That the basis of representation in
the State Convention be one delegate for each
county, and delegate for each 250 votes
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18
The Journal.
Uu;ou Meeting at North Fork.

4, meeting of the citizens of North Fork
,icinity, held May llth, 1861, the following
onble and resolutions were adopted, and
l;,ned by fftyseven citizens
whereas. we have received with profound
..ov the crievous news that discord regns
,oor the States Of this Union, and that the
rnost terrible and deplorable of all calamities,
.;ril war, has been naugurated by portion of
ri. Con(ederacy, that the power of constitution
i covernment has been set at naught and our
noloved national flag been derded, insulted and
deGed be it therefore
pe,olged, That we, as American citizens, being
.och either by birth or by choice, will abide by
,Hs Constitution and laws, and obey the Govern
ment of the United States.
PesoIged. That we have a firm belief in the
uisdom and patriotism Of Washington and the
",brr patriots and heroes of the Revolution that
.bose sod !ike n.ea -bequeathed TO the American
neople in trust for future generations, the Stars
and Stripes, to be until the end of time an en-
lJem of freedom and the proud banner of a peo-
,le governing themselves. And we, each and
rU pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred
honor to keep untarnished the supremacy of our
beloved and sacred flag, and pledge ourselves
furthermore that we will at all times obey all
constitutional behests of the Government Of the
United States.
ResoIved, That all in favor of these resolutions
be requested to sign them.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18

News BY P0NY OF MAY 3D.-The President has
called out $4,000 volunteers for three years
service, 10000 regulars for five years and $4,000
seamen for five years service. on the 29th of
Aptl there were $4,000 troops at Washington
Gity, and Gen. Scott says the city is safe against
uny attack. BALTIMORE is quiet, and troops
march through to Washington without hindrance
The Stars and Stripes float from all the public
buildings. -. WESTERN Virginia is almost unit
ior the Union, and the people declare they will not
be taxed by Southern COnfedcracy. CHARLESTON
reports say that three hundred were killed, and
many wounded, in taking Fort Sumter. People
wore to keep it secret. NEWS from Miesis-
silpi say HAT starvation is driving inhabitants
to the North, and that there is great suffering
there Coy. JACKSON of Mssouii in his MESA &c
says, that he regrets the war policy of the Pres
dent but thinks Missouri Interests should keep
her in the Union, at least for the present. He
ays the Border Slave States ought to keep up an
armed neutrality.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18
SANDS SARSAPARlLLA |!
THE GREAT AMERICAN Kennedy
For the Cure of all Diseases arising from
An Impure State of the Blood

Eg- Why it is 80 HIGHLY ESTEEMED aud
UNIVERSALLY USED
BECAUSE-lt produced the combined effects Of
tonic Alternative and stmulative medicine.
BECAUSE--lt puridas the Blood and expels the
poisonous virus which engenders all ulcer
Gus aud eruptivo diseases
BECAUSElt acts powerfully upon the secre-
tions Of the body, and at once removes all
impurities.
BECAUSE 1t does not reduce the system but
invigorates titus requiring no detention
from business or pleasure
BEBAUSElt may be taken by delicate females
aud children ut all Seasons with safety and
benefit
BECAUSE--lt never fails,
gso-Ask for SANDS SARSAPARlLLA, and
take no other.
Prepared by A. b. q y. SANDS, Druggist, 100
Fulton st., corner Of William, N. Y
-FOR SALE ny
Redington Il Co, San Francisco;
Il. II. Mcdonald IL Co., and
Dr. Justin Gates Il Bro, Sacramento
H. j. SEAMAN, Weaverville
15.lm. g, Roethc, Shasta.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18

AN OID AND REyEEp FIAG.-CJmmodore stockton, of
New Jersey, says in u lteletter:
" will hoist the StarSanglcd Banner at Morven, the
former residence of OF the gnes of the nccmmtion
Of Independence. That nag which, when boy, nailed
10 the head the frigHte Presidentthat flag whose
honor have maintained in more than personal com
Nathat dag which have carried honorcd and respect
e in every clhne-Nhieh hoiscd Cape Measurable, in
Africa, and carried through the Territory of California
that ndentca flag which bore the Rio San Gabriel
and the the plains of Mesa and ho,ted in triumph
in the City de Los Angeles, in the face Of despoc foe
that hag which the immortal Washington in the name Of
our whole country, planted ON the rampars of liberty"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18

Union MEETING IN SAN FRANcIsCo.-A great
IJnioR demonstration was held in San Francisco
on Saturday last, at which there is said to have
been 10 900 people present. Speeches were made
by Senators Latham and McDougall, General
Shields and General Sumner, and letter read
from Gov Downey. Great enthusiasm prevailed.
As many readers are interested as to the course
Mr.. Latham will pursue in the present crisis, we
append an extract from his speech, as a fair in
dication:
The calm patience Of our Government has been
construed into fear, her magnanimity into pu-
sillanmty, and her desire for the restoration of
reason into all acquicscence Tor commitment OF
wrong The civilized world looks on aghast
and in stnpefied amazement, as they behold what
they supposed the strongest Government on
earth, bound, as IL were, Ike Prometheus, hand
and foot, while the vutures Of anarchy and dis
cord pluck oat the vitals. But, fellow citizens,
patience and hope, and entrcaies, are now over,
and the Government we love much, which The
great and good men in " life's ftful battle" made
tor Us, a~akens from her supiucness. She comes,
comes the avalanche from Alpine heights, as
comes the storm along Oceans mighty waves as
comes the lighlnng's resistless course, TO assert
dguity. her power, her majesty [Cheels.] There
is now no choice but civil war or anarchy. The
first cannot endure, the last is endless. The first
has horrors indcscribaJle, hut the last comprises
all the woes Of earth to civilized men. With
this plain issue before the American people, they
have left no alternative. Confess to the obter
alton Of our nati0nality--to ignoble confession
Of imbecity to the civilized word-to brand
of shame aud puerlity upon our ancestor deed
or else assert the power OF our Government
against her enemies at home as well as abroad.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1861-05-18

GRAPHC.-The other day boy came tearing
round corner, with his rags fluttering in the
wind, his face smeared with molasses aud n
shingle hourishng in his hand while he was
shouting to another boy, about the size of a pep
per box who stood nearly quarter of a mile
down the street 80 Bill, Bill, Bill-get as
many boys as ever you can, and as many shingles
as ever you can, and come up the street round
the corner as fast as ever yau can, for there's a
big hogsit of lasses busted on the pavement
busted all to smash u-Er.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1861-05-28
TEsKIrOkIEs

. = ASH >'IoN-
HOW lie WAS LED INTO \ RAP.-Ihe
Washington correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Iu3uirey tells this story of the can
tr.a =
''0''0' at '''0 '"P''di'
Oh Saturday night about II o'clock,
ren, Sherman OF New ork, and Mr.. +.
h. buxton OF Philadelphia, visited drink
ing Saoon on pennsylvania Avenue, "hich
hdd oeen represented TO them as secession
resort. hey found there rec ely police
mem dI' l4Vorao'e 10 the rebe $ and, after
ooldih9 some important Information, left