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The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12
Sensible speech from a Slave State
On Emancipation.

Mr.. Henderson (U.l of Missouri, said
be felt disposed to vote for the resolu-
tion. A strong objection was made to
1t in the Border s atcs, on Ihe ground
that it was an attempt to abolish slavery
In the Border States, and then in the
her Sta'es. There was surely no such
intention on the part of the Prcsiden', :,
and he thought none on the part of the
members of the Senate. Although the
agitation of the slavery question was the
cause of the rebellion, there were her
interests in the State of Missouri. They
were deeply interes ed in having the
Mississippi river free 20 the mouth He
had opposed all agta ion of the slavery
question. lie had opposed the bill for
the abolition of slavery in the District
Of Columbia, no because he considered
it unconstitutional, but because it was
not expcdicnt to bring the subject up for
discussion. The South had been
annually frightened by some story of the
Aboli ion monster. Ie', if Congress
should abolish the petty amount of sla-
very existing in the District, he did not
suppose his State would sccede. But
he hoped that if Senators were deter
mined to do this thing, they would be
quick, or the great State Of Delaware
will be getting peep behind the curtain
and discovering an awful plot to eman-
cipa the few slaves already nearly free,
and she might 60 Sou u for her consti
tutional rights. The Senators from
Ken ucky were getting excited, and
those from Maryland and Virginia grow
ing suspicious of some dreadful thing to
happen. He had been opposed to the
bill for the cultivation of the cotton
lands, though he supposed the measure
was a harmless one: yet he feared that it
might have effect on ihc Border States,
and hence voted against it. Yet, if
the statement was true that slavery was
the corner stone of the Government, he
would be wiling 10 fight to the last with
the North against any such Govern
mcnt Nothing would tempt him, how
ever, to raise his hand against the Gov
erment, and all the right of revolution
he wanted was the ballotbo He did
not think that more ;han fifty thousand
slaves were left in Missouri, large num-
bcrs having been taken South. He
thought the people of that State had
lost property equal in value to the whole
amoun; of the slaves at the commence
ment of the war. lie regarded the Pre-
sidcnt's message not as Il threat, but a
prophecy which he felt would be fulfilled
every where, if the war continued. lie
was perfectly willing that the proposition
sh ould 60 to the people of his State, as
it left the matter en- irely to the Sate.-
Ninty-six days expenses of this war
would pay for all the slaves IN Missouri,
Ken ucky, Maryland, Delaware, and the
District of Columbia, and the expenses
of a two years war would pay for all the
slaves in the country. lie regarded
this as change from the rangling of
former years, and the proposition to
leave the question to the cool Judge
mcnt of those entrusted with the future
prosperity of the nation.
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

of tobacco, the balance was made up of
brcadstuffs while her trade with Nir-
gina and North Carolina brought within
her borders between twelve and fourteen
millions of grain and flour. Ten and a
half millions of this trade was shipped
coas wise to the Northern States, and
our foreign trade was about twenty-five
and half millions. Our northern
trade directly with goods exported and
sold to the North did not reach more
than ten or twelve millions, while we
received from the North nearly for y
millions of northern productions to be
sold to States South and West.
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

A SALUTARY TnoUGnr. nr.-Whcn | was
yong man, there lived in our neshborhood u
farmer who was usually reported to be II very
liberal man, and uncoinmonly upright in his
dealings. When he had any OF the produce
OF his farm TO dispose of, he made it an inva-
riable rule to give good measure rather more
then cond be required Of him. One of his
friends, observing him frequently doing so,
questioned him why he did it-told HIM he
gave too much, and said it would not be to
his advantage. Now mark the answer of this
excellent man. IS God Almighty has per-
mitted me bnt one journey through the world !,
aud when gone | can not rctnrn to rectity
mistakes" Think Of this. But one journey
through the world
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12
Gees of COnStalles'

For serving State warrant, and return.
For serving summons in civil suit, and
For serving summons for witness, and
return
For Sclre facias, and return,
For lnilictig stripes agrreahly to .jugd-
mcnt bi Il Ju uStCe of the Peace
For delivering Il person committed over
to the jtlor
and five cents per mile for every milo
he may have to travel after the first
five miles.
For dispensing tumnltuous meetings of
negroes, per year, such sum as the
county commissioners may think pro-
per. not exceeding 81
For taking up ranawayS, the several
sums required by the law relating to
runaway negroes.
For lcvying ticri iacias, and rclnrn /.
For sunmonine jury Of inquest, for each
juror ].
For serving attachment for contempt
For summoning and swearing appraisers
on distress for rent
For poundagc fees on aEv Alta achmcnt
or execution, seven and Il half per
cent. on the first twcnty-SiX dollars
and siXiv->iN cents, and three per
cent. on the residue; but if tho
defendant Slail SupcrSedc the judg-
meat on which the attachment or
execution shall have issued within
four days after the same shall have
been levied or served, the constable
shall only be entitled to receive one
third said pcurdagr fees.
For killing dog found killing sheep, to
be paid by the owner Of said dog i
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

Purchasing Susan, country
girl dcsirous of matrimony, Iccriv from her
mistress present of a five pound bank note
for her marriage portion. Her mistress
wished to see the object of Susan's favor. and
a very dininutive fellow, swarthv as Moor,
and ugly as an ape, made his appearance.
"Ah, Susan" said the mistress, ''what u
strange choice you have made"
La, madam; said Susan, g. in such hard
times as these when about all the tail fellows
are gone for soldiers. what more of II man
could you expect for five pound note :"
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

OVER PRAYED ilIMsELF.-During the pre-
yalcnce OF the cholera in Virginia, the negroes
on the different plantations became drcadfdlly
alarmed: and thought they would certainly
die with it. Among others, in one Of the
upper counties, was negro boy who, having
he lrd his father say that the cholera would
soon be along that way, left his work one day
and betook himself to the woods. Here he
was found by his overseer soon after, fast
asleep. Being taken to task by him for leaving
his work, he excused himself on the ground
that, not being prepared to die" he had
gone TO the woods 8. to mediate" "But,"
said the overseer, &c how was it that you went
to steep 70 Well, don't know, massa, how
dat was zacty,' responded the negro; '.but
speck | must have orer-prayed myseyr'
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

TEACHING THE Young IDEA.-A wise father
once endeavorcd 70 teach his son the nature
of an inference. &c Thus, tor example," said
he, 'when we read that the deluge covered
the whole earth, the inference is that the
inhabitants thereof were all drowned. Now,
Naaman, the Syrian, was commanded to wash
seven times in the river Jourdcn-what infer
encc would we draw from that %
"That he must have been plagued dirty"
was the prccociouS ones answer.
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

Love OF THE BEAuTIFUL.-A farmer was
one day visiting the owner of a beautiful
country seat in Brooklyn and walking with
him through the little grove. ont Of which all
the underbush had been Cleaned. paths had
been nicely cut and gravclled. and the rocks
covered with woodbine, suddenly stopped,
lifted up his h,nds, and exclaimed: "This
like this is Nature with her hair cOmbed -
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

SWIFT !r posed to put tax on tcmaly
beauty, and to leave every lady to rate her
own charms. He said tn, tax would be
cheeriully paid, and be very productive. a
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12
Total |

An average Of 50 pr head this, multi
piled by the $1,000 900 p"rnlat,n of tho
country. gives us The FOUND sum Of Sl6JC Co.,
0CH revenue.
This estimate is a very moderate one, AID
only applies to the ncc"ssarics Of life. There
are various other articles which are considered
indispensable to a family which are not
included in the estimate. AS the Southern
States are not yet subdurd. and no revenue
can be derived yet from them we must take
the population Of the loyal States as that
which must bear the burden for the present.
Twenty-Five millions of people to bear an
annual taxation of SlGO, 900 900 some cSt-
mates make the sum necessary much higher
will be equal to tax of over 81 per head to
each mcmber ofa family. This tax will reach
c~rry one, for being laid upon every article
of consumption, it cannot be avoided and is
necessary and proper for the support Of tho
Government in its present extremity.
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12
WHGLE Nc. 1866
The Tax Bell.

We find in Boston paper the fulnwing
estimate of the tax to each family OF four per-
sons of economical habits, Arising from tho
revenue as reported:
The Cecil Whig., 1862-04-12

sons Of economical habits, alising from tho
revenue as reported:
From 2t0 pounds sugar, tariff s. 90
L" 6pnunds tea say 90
&c 80 pounds coffee, g 90
50 spices, say -
60 dried fruit, g say 90
&c barrels flour. tax 4p
" mcat-say beef . hogs, NUT
ton 30
&c 2 gallons spirits. (alcohol, whisky,
&c.) 81
&c 90 pounds soap, tax -
" - gallons Kerosene oil tax 20
- hAr'lwarc, crockcIy, &c. tax Srv 80
Clothing, say $3.50, at . per crut i -
6 silver plate, tax ~
GO ! silver watch. tax 80
&c railroad travel tax, say ] 90
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

Look at the war and devastation in the
magnificent Republic that Buchanans Ad-
ministration found peaceful, prosperous and
happy. The Republican party could never
have inaugurated the conflict but for the divi-
sion of the National Democratic party by you
ard your kind. II is not true that your party
polled more votes last year than the RECORD :
party, except on Governor. Our State ticket
poled more votes thar yours. II you propose
ever to vote the Democratic ticket again. you
must tell the truth aud shame the Republicans.
You give them too much national importance
when you assert that they are alone responsible
for the war
The Express is Ike the coy maiden who
swears she will die before she consents, and
then consents-as follows
But. inasmuch as the people have solemnly
decided to settle the matter by an appeal to
arms We, as good citizens. accept their verdict
and are disposed to give that policy q fair
trial. We said Often and we say it now, since
we must have war, let it be corducted as be-
comes a great, powerful Christian Nation
Let the energies of the Nation be put forth to
their full extent TO crush the rebellion and to
preserve the Union. If the experiment is sue
cessful. well if not, our skirts are clear. EB-
tertaining these views and believing that nine
ienths of those who supported Mcconnell share
them with Us, We say we can see no good rea-
son why the Democracy should not unite.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
Justices Summons.

"a Ia II OF CALlFORNlA, COUNTY OF BUTTE
9-in Justice Couri, Ophir Township.
, Inc People OF the State of California to Henry
Buscher, Greeting:
l GU are hereby summoned to appear before NE
at my Office in the town of Oroville, Ophir Town
ship IN the county OF Butte and State of California
on the 2lst day OF April ls62, AT clock P NJ. of
said day, to answer complaint of Bernard H Galen.
who sues to recover the OF forty one sixty-two
one hundredths dollars due to plaintiff on account
for money loaned at different times when Judgment
VIII be taken against you for the said amount with
costs and damages If you fail to appear and answer
To the Sheriff or any Constable OF said county.
greeting: Make legal service and due return hereof
Given under my hand, this 5th day of April 1852.
GEO. e. BERRY
Justice OF the Peace
1t appearing TO NY satisfaction. by the affidayit
Of the within named plaintiff, that the defendant
cannot be found within the county. it is therefore
ordered that the foregoing summons be published
IN the Butte Record; newspaper published in the
county aforesaid at least ten days.
GEO. G. BERRY. J. T.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

CHILD SHor.-A singular accident happen.
ed to little son Of Justice Sewell. in Bangor
a few days since. The child was sanding 10
the door of his fathers residence when be was
struck in the forehead by spent ball from a
rlfe with just sufficient force to break in the
outer table Of the skull Dr. Edwards was
called to attend the child, and pronounces him
out of danger. unless erysipelas should inter
vene- The accident happened in this way.-
\ young man fred at a ground squirrel The
ball struck rock upon which the squirrel sat.
and gIanciog in an oblique direction struck
the child IN the forehead. The eccentriclty of
a rife shot is oftentimes truly remarkable. in
the present Instance the only one out of danger
was the squirrel. Fortunately the child was
not seriously injured
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

The ORoylLLE RAILEoAD.-We are glad 10
learn that the prospect for an early completion
OF this road is very good, the shipment of the
iron having commenced in March last from
New York by sailing vessels. though the Com
pany have secured enough iron to answer for a
temporary purpose in the completion of the
road The locomotives. with their appurte-
nanceS, arrived in San Francisco last week and
are expected to arrive here to-day on barge
which was tC leave the city on Tuesday in tow
of the steamer Anna. Capt. Trueworihy. The
cars f'r the road have been shipped from New
\ ork for some months past, and are expected
to arrive in San Francisco at any time From
present appearances il will be safe to say that
the cars will be running from Nye's Ranch
to Boone's Bnrying Ground" during the
present season. Marysville Appeal.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

AccIDENT.-A little son of Wm. Brown,
residing at Thompsons Flat, aged or years
fell into shaft Go feet deep. The little fellow
was considerably bruised, but no bones were
broken, and be is not seriously hurt A lady
passing the spot, on her way to call on the
lads mother, heard his cries, and brought as
sstance 10 him. There was no water in the
shaft. Truly fortunate escape for the little
rambler.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

MIssING CHINAMAN.--A Chinaman, formerly
engaged with Mr.. Ruggles. of the Mountain
House, as cook, has been missed for some DAYS,
and it is supposed that be was murdered by
the Berry Creek Indians He left Berry Creek
some days ago, for the Mountain House, and
has not been heard from since. The Chinamen
of that vicinity offer 800 reward for the re-
cOvery Of his body.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

County JuDGE.-1he County Judge, elected
last fall J. B. Barker, Esq, entered upon the
duties of his office on Monday last. The oath
of office was administered by the retiring in
cumbent, Judge Wells.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

Constitutional ANgSDxgSrs.-The cous.i-
tu,ional amendments, We are sorry to say, have
become so mutilated and distorted by incou.
pe'ent clerks, and the long process through
which they are required to pass, that it is
scarcely probable they will be reached during
the present session.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

ISTRoDucED.-Senator Gaskill has intro
duced bill TO extend the time for the compile
tion of the railroad of the Northern California
Railroad Company. The extension runs from
the lst Of October, 1862, to January lst 1868.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

War The REPUBLICAN LEADERs Say
The notorious Wendell Phillips says that we
have no cabinet; ii is hidden behind George
B. Mcclellan. There is no Secretary of State,
or anything else They are all merged in The
person OF Mcclellan. Bet be is not the polrsr
Kentucky is our master; We are tied and
crippled by the desires and the fears of KeR-
lucky. and kentucky's children.
Fortunately the Republican organization in
California has been declared defunct by concur
rent resolutions OF the Legislature It will be
treason against the State OF California. as well
as the Federal Government reserect the party.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
y. BURROUGHS.
County Treasurer.

ToSSoRIAL.-lf you want your HAIR Cur in
manner that becomes you-yoar head SHAMrooEp
with article that thoroughly removes the dand-
raft, and stimulates the capillary organsot the hair
or DELIGHTFUL SHAVE with the aceompaniments
Of the pureSt Hair OIL, Cologne. Pomades Hair
Tonies and Cosmetics: if you want a clean. com
Portable Bath Warm Bath, Cold Bath, shower
Bath, Salt Bath, Sulphur Bath, or Perfumed
Bath, call at t"FERGUS0N'S Hair Cutting Head.
quarters" Montgomery street next dooIto corner
Myers street d25tf
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

PACIFIC We have received
IRON Congressman Sargent, a copy of bis
speech in favor Of Pacific Railroad Mr.
Sargent expresses the hope that the present
session of Congress will not be allowed to pass,
without providing for the construction Of the
road So do we.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
New HAMPSHIRE Election.

We are in possession Of papers from the
East that gives Us the true vote in New
Hampshire at the recent election. The sue
cessful candidate for Governor was nominated
by Convention composed of the Union, Con
stitutional and conservative men of all parties
The Convention which nominated the successful
ticket was called as Union Mass Convention
presided over by Judge Perley, OF Concord.
On being introduced 10 the Convention. Judge
Perley made forcible and eloquent speech.
stating that the question DOW before the people
is whether this Government shall exist or not,
and in its decision no old party ties should be
allowed to interfere with an ardent support of
the Constitutional Government. He would
remind the Convention that in this strife men
of all parties had shown themselves to be good
Union men. ard that neither of the old parties
could claim to be peculiarly Union party
He would have all parties unite without preja-
dice or reproach, 10 behalf Of the Union, now
in such terrible danger II we thus stand to-
gether we shall find the present trial but
temporary one and shall come out of it ike
gold refined.
The following resolution was adopted by the
Convention. 1t is the resolution introduced
into Congress by Crittenden, of Kentucky,
and passed BY that body in August. If any
political paper in California does not like the
resolution, they can scare up controversy
with the REcoRD at moments warning
Here it is:
Resolred, In the language of the resolution
so unanimously adopted at the late extra ses-
sion OF our Congress, that the present depora-
bic civil war has been forced upon the country
by the disunioniSts of the Southern States ;
that in this national emergency We banishiug
all feelings Of mere passion or resentment, will
recollect only our duty to the whole country ;
that the war ought not to be waged in anv
spirit of oppression or subjngation or purpose
of overthrowing or interfering with the rights
or established institutions of any other State
in the Union, bnt TO defend and maintain the
supremacy of the Constitution and preserve the
Union with all the dignity equality and rights
OF the several States unimpared and that as
soon as theSe oo)eclS are accomplished the war
ought to cease.
The Democratic organization of New Hamp-
shire were foolish enough to go into the canvas
with resolution condemning the Government
for keeping men in prison who refuse to obtain
their release by supporting the Constitution Of
the United States, and were beaten, of course.
Those who will not swear allegiance to the
Constitution Of the United States, are unfit to
enjoy the freedom of American citizens, and
can rot in Jail, without our sympathy. Those
who are not for the American Union. with the
Constitutional and legal rights of citizens ard
of the States unimpaired, had better lie in Jail
until their patriotism can rise above their sec
tional animosiry.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

granted Sheriff Middleton leave of absence
from the State for a space Of six months We
believe ii is Mr. Middleton's intention to visit
the Humboldt mines during the coming sum-
mer
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

REMOVAL OF THE Posr 0FFIcE-Tbe 0ro-
vile Postoffice has been removed from the
Theatre building to Washington block, Myers
street.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
COUNTY TREAsuRER,s OFFICE.
oroville, April 9TH, 1862.

Warrants drawn on the General County Fund
registered February l4th and 18th 1850. ex-
GLIDING No. SIS viii be paid on presentation
st This ofiee. and viii cease TO bear interest
from this date; if not presented within sixty dAvs
the money set apart tor their redemption viii be
appropriated to pay warrants next in order Of
registry.
D. BURROUGHS,
County Treasurer.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

SENTENCE FOR MURDER.-Greer. who has
been convicted of the crime of murder in the
first degree, at the present term of our District
Court, will be sentenced to-day.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

ss- CALlF0RNIANS should test the merits Of
Or. H0STETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS. While
is highly palatable as beverage it Is unequalled
as tonic and invigorator. In the pursuit Of for
tune al the mines many persons are exposed to the
attacks of complaints Of the digestive organs and
Of various kinds of fever. II is the very article that
has 50 long been in demand AT the mines Its daily
use viii restors the tone OF deraEged stomach
impart fresh vitality the digestive functions and
cheer the spirits Yet the Btters Is the safest of
all stmulants Let the miner who is exposed 10 hot
and dry wet and cold, be certain 10 obtain sup
ply of the genuine Hostetter Bitter. and he will
ind il certain safeg uard to health-Sold bv Drug
gists everywhere. is
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

TIE Journal says there is man IN Nevada
who believes that Calhoun Beaham Is pasturing
his cows in the streets of New York.
There are some here who believe that Buel
and his army have been taken prisoners by
the rebels.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

TARGET ExouRsIoS.-The target excursion
Of the 0roville Guards, will take place on
Thursday next, wind and weather permitting.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12
OROvILLE, SATURDAY, APRIL 18th

~ There are only f,co side, TO the question
Erery must be for the United States or
against ii. There can be neutrals in this trar,
ONLY PATEToTs-oR TRATToEs.-S. Il. Douglas
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

ELoPEMENT.-On the arrival of the Marys-
vile stage last Thursday morning, party of
Chinese lifted delicate Celestial flower from
the body thereof and headed by Constable
Parks, with Pretty Joe. acting as Marshal,
proceeded to the Office of the oleaginous Justice
of Orovie, when the bar of the court was
transformed into a hymenial altar, and the
twain Celestas spliced so far as they could
be by Justice of the Peace who refuses " in
such cases made and provided 10 kiss the
bride. We arrived at the justices Office
shortly after the interesting ceremony had been
completed. and encountered crowd of about
fifty persons, looking happy and pleased The
beautiful language of Iugomar to Parthenia
occurred TO US:
Fifty souls with but single thought,
Fifty hearts that beat as one, -
The Justice appeared perfectly happy in the
possession of his fee. and the newly married
John was equally happy in contemplating his
title in fee to the female. Nobody offered TO
treat, and we returned thoughtiully to our
sanctum.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

To BE lNPEAcHE1.-The Assembly, by &
vote of 81 10 4 decided to present articles of
Impeachment against Judge Hardy.
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

OUR low punSter" on learning ihst the
Beauregard army at Corinlh was becoming
= demoraHzed.T suggests that the Pope down
there shall send them the Epi>le to the Corin-
thians for the betterment Of their morals.
MarySville Appeal
The weekly Butte record., 1862-04-12

CorILLoN PARTY. A Cotillon Party is
announced to take place at Lovelock's Ranch
on the 18th inst to which the public genarally
are invited