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Year: 1860

When the Old Line Democrat propounded its question to us concerning the right of sscessi.n. it was already in possession oi onr views, and on one occasion had puo- I;sbed them. It knew full we'll that we were an advocate of the right of secession, and it's question was entirely captious, pro- posed solely for the purpose of finding fault with our reply. We so believed at the time, and the sequal has shown it.

 The attempt to torture our response into disavowal of the right of secession IS an attempt at misrepresentation. While we believe in the abstract right of secession, we believe peaceoJle assertion Of that right impracticable. Secession, if ever resorted to, will be a question more of n'tght than oi right. This is the opinion of those south ern state rights democrats, who nave advised the South to arm for the emergency and it is ours. Our belief may be erro- neous-we should like to think 1t was, but we do not.

 If secession is ever resorted to as remedy against injustice or oppression, it will be done under black republican rule. If at tempted when that party has control of the government, that party will use all the power of the government to resist the at tempt. This is what we meant when we stated the question of secession was more one of might than of rigM. We look at this question from practical point of view, and that is the view we would like to see the South take of it, and prepare for it accordingly.
Year: 1860

We publish this week prospectus for = tri-weekly issue of the True Democrat, in addition to the present weekly issue. We publish 1t in advance of the State Demo- cratic Convention. so as to submit the pro- iect to the individual members thereof, and obtain the assistance of those of them, who should be friendly to the enterprise, Tn pro- curing us subscribers, on their return home.

 When we purchased and assumed the control of this paper in 1851, now nearly nine years ago, 1t had but about six or seven hundred subscribers, but now It has over fve Mousond, and is read every week by at least eight or ten thousand of the citizens of the State. By industry and perseverance, and by the advocacy ot sound doctrine, and the bests interests Of the State, we have brought its business to such degree of prosperity, that we feel com pelled to procure another press and issue It more frequently. This we intend to do as early tHlS SuitlHleT as Wt CaH oCNoiN 'O ~ ditional press and material necessary to the enterprise. We have already ordered a fine power press. in addition to the one we have, and may safely expect it and the ne- cessary type, cases and paper, in the course of a month or six weeks.

 We are moved to this enterprise by the demands of the times, and a desire to sup ply fully the wants of the community We would wish to start it out with at least a thousand subscribers, and relying upon tn, friends who have aided and supported us so long, we feel confident of being abe to do so.

 The establishment of the tri-weekly IS a fixed fact, and those of our subscribers to the weekly issue, who would like to take the tri-weekly, will oblige us by at once notifying us of the fact. All who wish it,, will please present their names at once.

 Our terms will be, for the tri.weckly True Democrat, s5 %, inparioJly in ad- pance. As the enterprise is q new one in our State, and will necessarily be an ex pensive one, we cannot undertake it on the credit system We hope our friends will remember this, and give us their hearty support.

 Those of our contemporaries who will give our prospectus a few insertions, and direct attention to it, will greatly oblige us, and receive in return, in exchange, our tri weekly issue.
Year: 1860

A CONSISTENT FRIEND OF THE SoUTH.- To our question-why he did not advocate the repeal of the laws prohibiting the Af- rican slave trade when he was in Illinois, a free State-Mr. Peek returns the follow ing answer

 Because neither the interests nor constitution al rights of the people of that State required it. y

 We never knew before that the consti- tutional rights of the people of free State were different from those of the peo- ple of slave State. If the African slave trade was reopened would not the people of Illinois have the same right to fit out ships and engage in it, that the people of Arkansas would have? We never knew before that the constitution was different in one section of the Union from what it is in another Mir Peek rs opening our eyes. Will he explain? His because" is most remarkable one, but does not satisfy us why man should be one thing in Illinois and another in Arkansas.
Year: 1860

EF- Speaking of the democratic party, and trying to excuse himself for not sup porting the democratic nominees of this county, the editor of the Old Line democrat holds the following language

 "We were taught to respect the doctrines of that party because of their abstract truth and practical adaptation to the administration of pure republican government; but we at the same time instructed that principles and doctrine were above all obliga- tions to mere party allegiance, and that it was our sacred duty to protest and loudly proclaim against any and every departure thereirnm-al- ways keeping in the mind the great and glorious m1xim that it is better to submit to party defeat with our principles clearly inscribed our ban ners than to snatch victory from defeat by any sacrifice of principle or corruption of doctrine"

 We write to ask Mr. Peek if he subscrib- ed to Douglas squatter sovereignty doc Urine when he supported him so zealously in Illinois? If he did not, we would like to know if he then thought, as he now says he does, Mnt principles and doctrines we,e a6ope oN oJiigat;ons 70 mere oarty dlie q;ance2 What did he then think about "snatching victory from dcteof' by q sacri flee of ofprinciple or corruption of doctrine>

 Perhaps Mr. Peek can appeal to the con- sttution to explain his inconsistency in this matter. as he did in the matter of the Afri- can slave trade,
Year: 1860

The editor of the Old Line Democrat says he does not od0scate Me indtscrineinote re-opening of he Atrican slaoe trade, and yet he advocates the repeal of the laws prohibiting it !! Who can reconcile these two positions? What is the distinction between re-opening the African slave trade, and repeating the laws prohibiting it? Would not one be the direct and certain effect of the other? Would not the re opening of the African slave trade certainly follow the repeal of the laws prohibiting 1t?

 We suspect Mr. Peek is backing down from the position he assumed when he first came to the State. His friend Hindman did the same thing before he got half way round his district last fall, and we notice that he has yet taken no steps in Congress to obtain the repeal of those prohibltory laws, which, at one time, he professed so earnestly to desire A new spirit seems to have come over his dreams.
Year: 1860

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Mr. E. P. WAsHBoURNE, the tal- ented young Arkansas artist" He died in this city, after short but violent attack of pneumonia on the 26th inst. It is but week since we were called upon to chronicle the death of his father, the Rev. Caphas Washbourne, who closed long and useful life in the triumphant death of a christian.

 Edward P. Washbourne was born in Arkansas in the year 1853; reared and edu- catcd on our soil and was proud of his na- tive State as she was justly proud of him. At an early age he evinced a talent for drawing and love of the art, but 1t was not until he was nearly grown that he had an opportunity of procuring paint snd other materials of the artist Without instruc- ton and guided by his genius alone, he commenced life as a self.taught artist.- The portraits and landscapes painted by him in his youth are worthy the pencil of many an older and carefully trained pain ter. He afterwards visited New York where he had an opportunity of examining galleries of paintings and the studios of celebrated artists. He painted some pie tusS there which were approved by eminent

 judges His picture of the "Arkansaw Traveller" which has been engraved, is one of the most popular in the south and west and is truly a southern picture by a southern artist Had he been spared to at tain the allotted age of man, with his rapid improvement, his high aims and devotion to his profession, he would have attained to marked distinction.

 Mr. Washbourne was a scholar, a grace | ful writer, and in all respects, gentleman. His modest unassuming department; his unblemished character; his genius and his irankness won the hearts of all who knew

 him- His remains were escorted to the grave by large concourse of friends and | by the masonic fraternity, of which society

 he was member.

 To ms surviving relatives we tender oul | sympathy. They have lost one of whom they were justly proud and who was an or nament to them and to his native State.- We have lost true and gentle friend
Year: 1860

Ey The Old Line Democrat attempts to throw odium upon the Pulaski county democratic ticket, by charging that 1t was made in secret conclave in a room where know nothings were formerly initiated.

 Does the editor, when sitting in his sanctum, never look around him and re- fleet that it is the place whence issued, at one time, all the printed bills of the order? Does he not know that his partner, Mir. Butler. was once one of the publishers of the secret proceedings of the order? Does lie never reflect that his own paper is issued weekly from concern that has always been known to be a know nothing concern?

 We are constrained to believe that Mr. Peek knows and feels his uncomfortable position, and his murmurings and com plaints illustrate the proverb that "misery loves company
Year: 1860

be established over the whole country, or certain States put under the control of Americans with view to their future an nexation, we do not pretend to guess. But one thing is certain; there is or soon will be stirring times and radical changes in that long distracted country. And things had long since arrived at such pitch that any change must be for the better.
Year: 1860

As the congressional conventions in this district have hereto adopted the democratic popular vote as basis for making nomi- nations, we present the official returns of the rnte rnceiyed Ly Col Rust ill lSlS:
Year: 1860

Er At the Walthsm watch factory about two hundred operatives are employ ed, and 12,000 watches are turned out annually. These vary from the simplest form of the lever movement to the adjust ed chronometer balance. Their move msnts are of the uniform size, and are con structed after the English fashion inc chief distinctive feature of this system ID the making ofe every part of the watcn by machinery. Steam power is employees and four fifths of the work is done by N' while in the establishments of Europe only about one fifth of the work is execus, ed by machinery. These American wa'cno' have proved to be very good time keepeiSii and arc equal to the same class lmPoi''N l from abroad.
Year: 1860

TIE SEARcY EAGLE.-Mr. John C.. McCauley is now the editor of the Searcy Eagle. He is frank, fearless and able writer We are glad to see such men taking part in the political affairs of the day, for the times demand the action of every patriot. Success to McCauely and the Eagle
Year: 1860

To UNNATURAIIzED EoREIGNERs.-Ou State election will be held in about four months, and the presidential election in about seven months from this date There are numbers of foreign born residents among us, who have heretofore filed their declara- ton of intention to become citizens, and who are entitled, upon taking the oath of allegiance, to obtain their certificates of nat uralization. Those who were minors when they came to this county, who have resided here five years and are now twenty-one years of age, are entitled to a certificate, without having previously declared their intention to become citizens There are many in this State, who can vote at the next election and should avail themselves of the privilege We call attention to it now, as by procrastination the matter may run until 1t is too late Let them go to the clerk of the proper county, make the affidavit and receive the certificate at once.

 Should there be any informality in the declaration or previous proceedings, early action will give them time to have correc- tion made, before the day of election.
Year: 1860

DIsoRDER.-At Cassius NJ. Clay's meeting
on Wednesday night there was consider
able disorder raised by boys and enraged
Douglasites on the outskirts of the crowd.
The speaker was frequently interrupted. At
one time an attempt was made TO raise an
alarm of fire. Mr. Clay remarked that he
never attempted to make a speech but there
was an alarm of fire. He was compelled to
stop speaking several times for the Douglas
ties to become quiet.


Common courtesy and respect for the Ia
dies present should have restrained these
disturbers from interrupting stranger. We
are satisfied that the mass of community
and the majority of the Democrats, will
frown upon any such attempts to restrain
free speech.


There will be d great deal of open air
speaking this summer, and all parties should
unite in a common endeavor to have peace
and attention to the exercises at these meet
ings. 1t is to the interest of all parties that
this should be so.


We especially exhort Republicans to pre-
serve a perfectly respectful demeanor at
meetings of other parties which they may
attend. Commit no act of disrespect to-
ward your opponents which may serve as
an excuse for disorder at Republican meet
inps
Year: 1860

gs5H Hoop skirts have become one of the
institutions of the country. HUGHES keeps
an excellent supply and at prices that bring
them within the means of all classes to
wear. He has very nice stock of shoes
in store which he particularly recommends
for quality and price to his numerous Gus
TONERS. His stock of fans for ladies is still


good and will be sold at cost. There is no
excuse now for not having a genteel fan.
Examine his stock of linen handkerchiefs
and embroidered collars before purchasing
elsewhere, if you wish to secure bargains.
Year: 1860

MULICAL FEsTIvAL.-Prof. kemmerer, as
sisted by his large class of pupils will give
a Musical Entertainment of miscellaneous
music at Crescent City Hall this evening.
Prof X. has been for some time engaged in
giving musical lessons in this city, and we
hope the public will encourage him and his
pupils by liberal attendance at their con-
cert. We are assured that the entertain
ment promises to be a rare treat.
Year: 1860

SITUATION WANTED.-A young man,
about twenty years of age, with good
commercial and general education, desires
a situation in some mercantile business
Insight into practical business is more OF
an object than salary. Satisfactory refer
ences given for character and ability. APP
ply at this office. July 26 BID
Year: 1860

OUR Doc jock


A rolicsome froicsome, rare old cock
As ever did nothing was our dog Jock;
A geesome, heasome, a!iectonate beast
AS slow at a fight as swift at feast
A wit among dogs, when his lie gan 10 la,i
One couldn't but see the old wag in his tail
When his years grew long, and his eyes grew dim,
And his course OF bark could not strengthen him.
Never more now shall our knees be pressed
BY his dear old chops in their slobbery rest
Nor our mirh be stirred at his solemn looks,
As wise aud as dull as divinity books.
Our old friend rs dead but we all well know
He's gone to the kennels where the good dogs go,
Where the cooks be not, but the beef bones be,
And his old head never need turn for ilea.
Year: 1860

A WITTY AIL-BmD.-A short time ago a man
named Crandall made his escape from the Allie
ghany county IN. " Jail. For the Information
of the curious, he has lately written back to An
gelica, the following account of the manner of
his escape. 1t must be very satisfactory to his
custodians. He says:


suppose it is mystery to some how got
away, consequently will give you brief history
of my departure. The modus operandy was this;
got out of my cell with ingenuity, ran up stairs
with agility, crawled out of the back window
with secresy, slid down the lightning rod with
rapi1ity, walked out of the Angelica town with
dignity, and am now basking in the sunshine of
pleasure AID liberty.
Year: 1860

IL wedding took place in Oxford. Mar


que'te county, Wis, few days since, and soon
after the knot was tied the bride was taken of bu
aneighoor to sit up with a sick person. The
bridegroom next morning applied to the Justice to
have himself unmarried, but the functionarv in.
formed him the thing could not be did Al
Year: 1860

THE TRADE IN ABALoNEs.-Everybo in Cal
ifornia knows it is supposed what Abalones are.
1t may be stated, however, that they species
Of shell fish, found in great numbers along the coast
OF California and on the adjacent islands. They
taken in quantities by the Chinese, by whom they
are torn from the rocks upon which they grow,
plunged into boiling water and cooked until they
are loosened from the shell, parboiled and then
dried in the sun. Prepared in this way they are
shipped to China, where they sold at one dollar
pound, and considered great delicacy by the
subjects of the "Brother OF the Sun and Moon" +"
The steamer Senator brought up several thousand
pounds of the article on her last trip, and curious
crew might have been seen almost at any time yes
terday gathered around that part Of the wharf where
the owners OF the decacy were preparing it for
shipment to China. The Abalone is said to be a
nutrcious article Of food but it is to be doubted
whether to any, except Chinaman's palate, there
would be any thing very desirable in its flavor
& r. Herald
Year: 1860

LIFE AND DEATH OF A MIsER.-Michael Baird,
who lived near Little York. Pennsylvania, was
. miserable miser. His father left valuable
farm Of five hundred acres, 10 the vicinity Of
York, with some farming and household arti-
cles. He kept a tavern for a number OK years.
married. and raised four children. He accu-
mulated an immense estate, which be reserved
30 tenaciously that be never afforded dollar
for the education Of bis children. He never
was known TO lay out one dollar in cash for
any article be might be in need Of be would
either do without II, or find some person who
would barter with him for something be could
conveniently sell for money. lie farmed large
ly, and kept large dstilery, which he sup
piled entirely With bis own grain. He kept a
team for the conveyance Of his whiskey to Bal
timore, where when he could not sell for money
at price to suit him. be bartered for necessa-
ries for bis family and tavern. In this way he
amassed an estate worth four hundred thousand
dollars


Such was his attachment TO money that be
never was known to cre6it single dollar to
any man. Upon the best mortgage or security
that eosld be given he would not lend a cent.
He never invested one dollar in public funds.
neither would be keep the notes Of any bank
longer than be could get them changed. He
Deposited his specie In an iron chest, until it
would hold no more. He then provided q
strong iron booped barrel, which he also filed.
After his death bis strong boxes yielded the
SUN of two hundred and thirty thousand in
gold aud silver.


The cause Of his death was as remarkable as
the course Of bis life. A gentleman from Vir-
ginis offered him twelve dollars per busbel for
one hundred and ten bushels Of clover seed. but
be would not sell il for less than thirteen dol
lars, and they did not agree The seed was af-
tsrwards sent to Philadelphia and sold for sew
en- dollars per bushel, aud brought In the whole
five hundred and fifty dollars less than the Viz
ginian had offered for it. On receiving an ac-
count of bis sale be walked through his farm,
and gave directions TO bis people be then went
to his wagon-house and hanged himself,
Year: 1860

School FUNDs.-The late Grand Jury Of Ell
Dorado county, in their report say; 1--WE believe
one hundred dollars for school funds, is entirely too
low, and the present Legislature should so amend
the law as to give the Supervisors power to lay a
direct tax Of twenty-five cents on the one hundred
dollars for school purposes, especially in counties
that are not, neither can be- benefited by the sale
of school sections"
Year: 1860

SPECIAL ELEcTIoN-A special election is to
be held in Butte county April 7th, for the purpose
of submitting to the qualified electors Of said county,
the proposition for said county to purchase and
hold two hundred thousand dollars worth Of the first
mortgage bonds Of the California Northern Rail-
road Company and to issue the bonds Of said county
in payment for the same, in accordance with an
Act Of the Legislature Of the State OF California.
Year: 1860

REMARKABLE EscLPE.--A deaf and dumb man
while walking on the railroad track, near High
Point. n. c., recently, was struck by the engine
which knocked him ten feet into the air. lie
fell on his head, but strange to say, he was not
badly hurt, and soon picked himself up and
went home
Year: 1860

MOUNTAIN OF ANTIMoSY.-There exists in
the mountain range, between the Tulare valley and
the sea shore, south east from San Luis Obispo, a
very heavy deposit of mineral known as antimony.
The discovery was made in 1851 by Gen. John
O'Neal, and other citizens Of Monterey, while
searching for silver mine, Of fabulous richness,
which was reported to exist in that remote region,
by some old Mission Indians. The dscoyer0rs state
that there is perfect mountain Of the mineral
Year: 1860

THE FRANKINe PRTvnEGE.-A vigorous effort
will be made during the present session of Con.
gress, to get bill through abolishing the frank
ing privilege. A majority Of the Senators are
in favor Of the bill, but the members of the
House are said to be about equally divided on
the question, the preponderance Of feeling be-
ing against its abolition.
Year: 1860

Provided further that should the Board of
Supervisors think proper to change the rates of
tolls, the said James L. English shall be notified
to that effect at least ten days previous to said
change, that he may appear and show cause why
said change should not be made.


And it is further ordered that the said James L..
English, pay into the County Treasury, the sum
of seven dollars per month for such license, and
that he be required to file bond in the sum Of
three thousand dollars according to the provisions
of the 10th section of On act concerning Fer
ries and Toll Bridges, approved April 2Sth,
Year: 1860

We hereby give notice that we do not allow
any person employed in our business at Iowa Hill
to contract any liabilities in our name, and that
we will not be responsible for any obligations
whatsoever that might be made in our name by
any agent employed in our business at the above
mentioned place. The intention is to buy for
cash only. SCHOLLE BROS.


San francesca, May 7th, 1860.


May l0th.-4w
Year: 1860

eH- committee Of responsible Gentlemen will
have the entire management Of this Enterprise, and
will guarantee that KvERY ticket shall draw a prize,
which will he sent (f portnbe) to the lucky holder
or, not movable, its value In cash will he rcmitted