The weekly union record., 1865-04-15
Items for the Union-Anniversary Of the
First Rebel Shot at Sumter.
Rock CREEK, April 18th, ls6,

Rock CREEK, April 18th, 1865.
Since my last, the farmers in this portion oi
the Sacramento Valley have been severely
tried in the caldron Of uncertainty, their hopes
aod fears alternately claiming the ascendant
Since seeding was over, all calculations regard.
/ ing the prospect of q crop have SO far been in
favor of the -four spectators. and threatened
| the downfall of the mudsis Since the birth oil
California agriculture. there has not been that
amount of intense anxiety for the coming har'
vest that is felt the present season. This is
owing to the rumber directly interested and
entirely dependent upon this branch of industry,
together with their depleted means from their
last years crop, which was nearly q failure,
and the many discouraging signs thus far this
Spring-February so cold as to rot the seed,
March so dry and cold that vegetation looks
sickly as well as scarce, and late-sown grain
does not venture forth. April starts in with q
killing freeze, which blasts the hopes of the
horticulturist, and leaves its devouring mark
upon each field of grain that had ventured
above the earth's surface. Faithless creature
of circumstances, the heart fails, and hope
descends TO zero. April 6th, 9th and 10TH
Behold what a day may bring forth! The
refreshing rains and genial sunshine has changed
the face Of all nature, and raised our dropping
spirits from the Slough Of Despond.
While each is congratulating the other upon
the improved prospects of Plenty, the tele-
graphic lightning and cannon's thunder assure
US of the improved prospects Of Peaee-twin
relics of other days. Richmond and Peters
burg fallen! Lee and his traitor crew taken
prisoners Joy enough to excite every patriot
heart to deeds of devotion.
Yours respectfully,
AxTIc.
Worthy Sires Soldiers, Patriots-one and all
Peace is coming at our Countrys call;
Reason is fast resuming its wonted sphere
All nations and people our Laws must revere.
To our Statesmen, Army and Navy, eternal homage
is due,
That our banner is still the White-and- Blue.
New SUPERINTENDENT OF THE MINT-R.
B. Swain has been relieved, at his own request,
and Charles Maltby has been appointed in his
place, Superintendent Of the Branch Mint in
San Francisco. Mr.. Maltby is now in Wash
ington. He was formerly watchman in the
institution of which be has just been appointed
the chief officer.
JOHN SERGEANT MEADE, son Of Major Cen
eral Meade, died recently, at bis fathers resi-
dence in Philadelphia, of consumption. He
was young man of much promise, and es-
teemed for his many good qualities.
WooLEN FAcroRY-A. Nj. Shields, of Ma
rysvllle, is contemplating the erection of wool
en- factory in that city. He has been engaged
for thirteen years in the business.
WENDELL PHILLIPS said recently, in lee
ture:
"Can you conceive bitterer drop that Gods
chemistry could mix for son of the Palmetto
State, than that Massachusetts flag and
colored regiment should take possession Of
Charleston? Great applausel In the whole
history of poetic retribution, when did the wit
of the poet imagine a more complete retrbu-
tion ?"