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Year: 1860

SINGULAR PRESERVATION oF. A CHILD IN A
WELL.-The late English papers tell story
OF remarkable character, to the following
efect In one of the interior towns of En-
gland two gentlemen, on an exploring expe-
ditlon, were peering down well, when one
OF them distinguished the voice of a child in
distress. After satisfying themselves that
there was indeed some one in the well, they
procured aid, and a boy, stimulated by the
promise of handsome reward, consented to
descend, and was lowered TO the bottom. He
foqnd there aliving child a few months old,
who was brought to the surface, and found
not to be seriously injured, though nearly
tanished for want of food. A young woman
Of the neighborhood is suspected Of having
lowered the child by cord to the bottom Of
the well, and left it there to perish. 1t is
thought that it had been there for nearly two
days when 1t was discovered.
Year: 1860

There could hardly be a stongrr illustra-
ton Of the unsoundness of the Republican
platform on the subject of slavery in the
territories than the fact that the supremacy
of the people in the matter of their domes-
tic affairs has always asserted itself in spite
of all measures and efforts to defeat it.
The utter futility Of attempting to coerce
an unwilling community by laws in whose
enactment they did not participate, and to
which they refuse obedience, if once estab-
lished or admitted, overthrows entirely the
doctrine of Congressional despotism, and
demonstrates how i'll advised, dangerous
and practically unavailing is the effort to
enforce that doctrine. We were, therefore,
not prepared to find in one of the Repub-
lican organs of this city the confession that
the cardinal principle Of Republicanis,n
is open to the objections we have stated,
and were consequently surprised on read
ing the following remarks in the Journal of
Saturday. 1t says, in speaking Of the
principles of the Democratic party:


Nobody must interfere, they say; but
let the people, the settlers Of the territories
decide the question for themselves, in their
own way and in their own time.


This 50 .nds very plausibly, and man
who don't know or appreciate that the peo-
pie have always controlled the affairs of
this country in State or Territory, in their
own way-or, at all events, have had and
do now have the privilege and power to do
so, if they choose to exercise thrm-may
possibly be deceived by this car. tickling
profession; but sensible men, and those
who understand the system and spirit Of
our republic, cannot be deluded by any
demagogcal clap-trap,"


If this be true-if the people always
have controlled their own affairs to suit
themselves, in State or Territory, and al
ways will have ''the privilege and power to
do so."-how absurd to lay down as the
vital element of a political party the prin-
ciplc that Congress, and not the people to
be effected by them, shall pass laws for the
regulation of the internal ''polity" of CON-
munity. And how useless the agitation
which, for party ends, the anti-slavery po-
liticians have been raising and carrying on
throughout the country. II, on the other
hand, the paper from which we quote means
to lay down the doctrine that the people of
the whole country have the right to control
the domestic affairs of the people Of both
State and Territory, it enunciates only the
primal tenet Of that great scheme of abo-
litionism which, it has been well asserted,
forms the basis of the Republican creed
a tenet utterly subversive Of the rights of
States, and contrary 20 the theory and
practice Of our chicago
Times and Herald.
Year: 1860

Mr. Lincoln.


A correspondent of the Milwaukee Wis.,
consin, in view Of the probable defeat of
Lincoln in New York and the certainty of
his defeat in the Union, demands Of the
Republican party to go to work energetically
to secure the conservative vote which it is
feared may 60 for Douglas. The cores
pondent is noble.hearted Union man, and
in apprehension of war in Congress should
the election go to that body for decision, he
insists that Mr.. Lincoln be made the nomi-
nee of all unionists. To bring this about,
he proposes that the Republican candidate
be required to pledge himself to stand by
the Constitution, on the offer of the union
tits remarkable admission that Mr.. L. can
not command the votes Of such conservative
Republicans as this writer without pledging
himself "to stand by the Constitution But
here is his language:


"Iappeal to their patriotism, and common
sense, to use the power they possess as con-
servators of the Union. openly and above
board. ask them to listen to no venal Of
fers from politicians, but to open cores
pondence with Lincoln himself to offer their
united support if he will pledge himself to
stand by the Constitution and to select con-
servative ,nen for his cabinet, and they can
then secure an election by the people
save the country from the expense, delay
and danger Of contest in the House, and
save us from again becoming the slaves of
southern secessionists, who, unless they can
have all the patronage and all the benefits
of this government, threaten at every step
to dissolue the Union.


And here wish to say one word to the
other party in our own State. There are
those who for the sake of little personal
notoriety, or some other motive, are very
anxious to have their principles recognized
and endorsed at any price. Suppose they
succeed; what do they gain! Very little.
What do they risk? No less than the loss
of the 35 electoral votes of the State of New
York, and with it the election of their can
didate for President, for there are so many
men in New York whose interests demand a
good feeling between the North and the
South that whatever their connection may
be they will vote for what they think will
preserve the Union, and Lincoln can lose Z
States like Wisconsin as we'll as he can one
like the Empire State. Again I say, then,
pause-bide your time. If your principles
are right they will prevail in the cnd-if
not their success would be no advantage.


FRANKLIN.
Year: 1860

w-A cockney sportsman gave high
figure for well-bred pointer, but the poor
cockney did not know what pointing was.
So when the creature made point, lifting
a leg as usual, and standing motionless, our
cockney fiicnd declared that he had the
cramp, and took him up in his arms and
carried him home.
Year: 1860

PRovoKING.-The editor of the Sacramento
Standard is obliged to put up with alto
gether more impudence than is desirable
To be taken to task by the pigmies of his
party for having the manliness to stand by
the principles of the Democracy to all their
logical consequences, must require more
than ordinary philosophy, or Christian for
bearance. The difference between the Stan
dard editor and those professed Demo-
Gratis who are swapping at him, is the diff
ference between intellect and instinct hon
esty and bare policy, reason and nonsense.
Bolts sees the tendency of the popular SOW
ereignty doctrine and where it must end
Starting out on the premises of Douglas he
deduces more logical and rational couclu-
sions. The remainder of his fellow editors
are satisfied with pursuing course they
think is prudent and likely to win, regard
less of consistency, reason or anything else
but party success. Thus they carp at Bolts
who has more intellect, more honesty and
less pliabilitt. He has the ability to be a
leader, as he aspires to be- of the Democ-
racy, and could he make the required sac
rifices, might be. Whether he will submit
to the lash of his interiors and come to the
advocacy of doctrine any reasoning mind
abhors, remains to be seen. If we are to be
put on the same popular sovereignty plane
with Douglas give us the conclusions of the
Standard by all means, or better arguments
to support the other view than have yet been
| offered
Year: 1860

ELoPESkSfs. select party, consisting of a
man, his wife, and young male friend, recently
left Fall River, Mass, for Troy, n. Y. The
husband had creditors whom it was desirable to
deceive concerning the right of property in SEN
ding large trunks; SO they were checked in the
name of the young man. The three arrived
safely at Troy, but the wife and friend pursued
their journey further toward the West Not to
put too fine point on it, they eloped leaving the
husband behind. They left the baggage, too,
and so far all was well but, on trying to obtain
possession of the trunks, the man was met with
the objection that they did not belong to him.
So the poisoned chalice intended for his creditors
returned to his own lips. The deserted husband
proposes to advertise that the young man may
keep the wife if he viii send power of attorney
for the baggage.
Year: 1860

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY AGAry-The Dem
oerot accuses us of not stating the position
of Mr.. Douglas fairly, but we notice it does
not show where or how we have misstated
his position. The Democrat says, so far
as Congress is concerned the STAKEHOLDER
has the right to take his property into the
Territories" This is but reassertng its
old dogma without proof, and besides does
not meet the issue we make We say Mr.
Douglas admits the right of the STAKEHOLDER
to take his slaves into Territory under the
Constitution. 1t matters little whether Con-
gress is concerned in the business or not,
though we think the power in the premises
is there lodged. But the question is, if
slaves can be taken to the Territories by
virtue of the Constitution how can the peo-
pie of a Territory vitate or impair the Con
stitution, or the right of citizen under
that instrument. Manifestly handful of
men in Territory has no power to nullify
the rights of the people of half the States.
Where do they obtain so much potency?-
If il is inherent, as Douglas claims, they are
under and subject to no restrictions what
ever-neither to the Constitution of the
United States or any other not established
BY themselves. If it is delegated, from
whom is it delegated? Not by the execu-
tive, nor by the judiciary. 1t must then,
come from Congress, and if from Congress,
! it was conceded in the Hansas-N Nebraska
bill, the principles of which are liable to
repeal. Thus the power of Congress over
the vexed question must either be admitted
after all, or the Douglas doctrine of the right
Of a STAKEHOLDER to take his property into q
Territory under the Constitution be denied
There is no other logical conclusion.


The popular sovereignty doctrines appear
to be jumble with its votaries, and when
untangled so as to be seen through, instead
of Strengthening it more that it may be ex-
amined thoroughly, its professors only snarl
it up again and reiterate the cry; great is
Diaha of the Ephesians."
Year: 1860

PcLfrtcAL SIGNs.-The signs of the times
ihdicate that triangular, or perhaps, quad
fangular contest is to be waged for the
Presidency. The Republicans have can.
didate for whom an immense vote will be
given in November. The Union party with
Bell and Everett for leaders is bound to hold
as with houks Of steel powerful class of
moderate men. The Democracy will be dis
tracted whether one man is put forward as
their candidate or not Should Douglas be
the Baltimore nominee a strong opposition
will be raised against him in the South,
which opposition will assume form in the
support of another Democratic candidate or
be thrown for the Union nominee, John
Bell. And whether two Democratic candi-
dates for the Presidency are on the course
or but one and that Douglas, thousands of
men South will see the utter hopelessness
Of an election by that party and will cast
their votes for Bell and Everett as the only
hope Of beating the Republicans.


When it is taken into consideration that
Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland and North
Carolina are possessed of an opposition ell
ement nearly equal to the Democracy in or
binary times, as was shown in these States
In the elections last year, it will be seen
that slight accession to the opposition
vote will be sufficient to carry the Union
electoral ticket in those States without
much difficulty. The opposition is strong
too in many of the other Southern States,
requiring no very widespread disaffection
in the Democratic ranks, to rouse it to ac-
tion with some hope of success. Under
any circumstances likely to happen the I'm
ion party can pretty safely count on the
electoral vote of the four States we have
mentioned. The Democratic majority can
didate, if he be the only one of the party in
the field can, in addition to the remainder
of the Southern States, carry not enough
Northern States to elect by the popular
vote. This would throw the Democratic
candidate out of the ring etfectually, for on
coming to the House, should the contest
reach there, the hope Of Democrat would
be slim indeed.


The Republicans may sweep the North SC
thoroughly as to decide the contest at once
by the people. II is, however, uncertain
But if not, the next House of Representa-.
tiyes will stand a good chance of making
the successor of Mr.. Buchanan, and if so
the moderates or Union men seem to occupy
the vantage ground.
Year: 1860

PoSY PROBABLY Cur OFF.-The pony ex-
press is eleven days out and is not yet in.
1t is probably cut off or interrupted by the
Indians. The suggestion is made that pos
sibly the riders may make southerly de-
tour to avoid the savages. 1t is barely
possible that such course may be pursued.
The nominations at Chicago will reach us
by the southern overland stage probably
next week.
Year: 1860

STILL BLowIsG.-The Sacramento Union
is still blowing away about the negligence
of the general government in not furnishing
protection to the people of Utah against the
Indians, but has not a word to say about its
old doctrine that the people Of a Territory
are independent till they are admitted into
the Upion, when, for the first time, they as
sumo the character Of American citizens
aud are subject to the laws of the United
: States. Nary time.
Year: 1860

BLIGHT IN WHEAT.-Many of the wheat fields
from Marysville to Chico, it is thought, will not
produce bushel. The wheat is blighted. On
an examination Of the ear no kernels are found
Perhaps it is general in the State. The cause is
attributed to the late and heavy fall of rains, and
the loss must be immense. Acres upon acres will
be total loss.
Year: 1860

EDITORIAL CHAxGE.-wc regret to learn, and
yet we do not regret it, that Brother Avery who
is decidedly one Of the most talented editors Of
the State, is about TO leave the Hydroseie Press
to become the editor of the Marysville Appeal,
which is to hoist Republican colors. If he will
leave our county our last request is, that he be
particular and send Us every number of the ,Ap-
p<ol Nothing less will do US
Year: 1860

@Our neighbor affirms that we are
practically on the popular sovereignty plat
form, which is about the way we supposed
he would figure it out. The truth is, no
Democrat seems to have the same definition
for the term at all times. We stick for the
right of Congress to govern the Territories.
Popular sovereignty denies that right
Still the Democrat says, we are practically
on the popular sovereignty platform. We
are in favor of the people making their
own Constitution when they become fit to
enter the Union as State. That is pret-
ty old doctrine Douglas men tell us that
is not popular sovereignty under the mean
ing of the Cincinnati platform. Yet the
Democrat declares we are in effect on the
popular sovereignty platform. "Julius
Cesar hesitated on the banks Of the Rubi-
con, but suddenly recollecting that Gen.
Washington's birth day occurred on the
4th of July, he passed over with hts army
and cannon without delay"
Year: 1860

CAPITAL PLAys.-Sevcn different plans for q
State House are under consideration by the Cap
ital Commissioners. In the present state Of our
finances it is barely possible that all the plans
will be adopted. y
Year: 1860

Arm BLowS OFF.-At the conclusion of a
Swiss shooting match on Sunday afternoon last


near Sacramento, in firing cannon, a German


named Klcbe had his right arm blown Of below
the elbow
Year: 1860

TEETH! TEETH y DR.. Lesason comes
to us recommended as surgical and mechan-
ical Dentist of long established reputation for
professional skill. His specimens of work will
compare with those Of any other dentist what
ever natural appearance, fitness and beauty
of finish, while in all surgical dentistry his
mode of operating eommends itself for its free
dom from pain and security against accident


Office over A, Block & Co.
Year: 1860

1t is not to watch children with suspicious
eye, to frown at the outbursts of innocent hi
lasity, 20 suppress their JOYOUS laughter. and to
mould them into melancholy little models OF
aged gravity.


And when they had been in FAULT, it is not
simply TO punish them on accottut Of the per-
sonaI injury that you aate chanccd to suffer in
consequence


Nor is it to overwhelm the little culpit with
angry words to stun him by deafening
noise; to cali him by hard names, which dc
not express his misdeeds; to load him with
epithets which would be extravagant, if ap-
blied to fault of ten fold enormity or to de-
clare with passionate vehemence, that he is the
worst child in the world and destined for the
gallows.s


But it is to watch anxiously for tIse FIRST
risings of sin and to repress them TO CON
tract the earliest workings Of selfshness to
repress the first beginnings ofrcbellion against
rightful authority TO teach an implicit aud
unquestioning and cheerful obedience to the
will of the parent, as the best preparation for
future allegiance to the requirements OF the
civil magistrate, and the laws Of the great Ru-
Ter and Father in heaven.


It is to punish fault because it is fat4it I
because it is sinful and contrary to the COM
nfand of God, without reference to whether it
may or may not have been productive of i'm
mediate injury to parent or others.


It is to reprove with calmuess and compos-
ure, and not with angry irritation in a few
words. fitly chosen, and not with totteat Of
abuse; to punish as often as you threaten, afsd
threaten only when you intend and can rcmem
Der to perform to say what you mean, and
iniallibiy do as you say.


Il is TO govern your family as in the sigh
Of Him who gave you authority, who will re
ward your strict fidelity with such blessings as
he bestowed on Abraham, or punish your Grim
inal neglect with such curses as He visited Oh
Eli.-Rettgious Herald.
Year: 1860

THE entire community will, doubtless, he


highly gratifed and delighted to learn that
/ Professor \. J. Quinehc, of the Aberdeen
4 Female College, was recently unanimously


elected on the first ballot by the Trustees of


our State University, at Oxford, to the chair


of Latin and Modern Languages. 1t will be


remembered that this chair was vacated bv


the resignation of Prof. Richardson last win


ter, and before the commencement of another


Collegiate year it lcvolvcd upon the Trustees


to fill the vacancy. In comforting that honor
upon Professor Quinche, they have not only
exceedingly gratifcd his host of friends in
this community, but they have made most
iudicious and wise selection. lie is a high
toned, waun-hcartcd chivalrous and polished
gentleman, and withnl a most profound and
thorough scholar. His field Of labor in this
city was altogether too narrow for gentleman
of his age and thorough scholastic attain
ments. lie aspircd to position where he
could exercise his knowledge of the Ian
guagcs with more benefit to himself and his
fellow beings. lie has succeeded in secur-
ing such position, and in doing so, it must
be source Of much qualification to him and
his many friends, TO know that he achieved
it over numerous applicants of the highest
order of learning, recommended by some of
the first men of the nation. Our intimate
acquaintance with Professor Quinchc, justi-
fes us in predicting that he will prove an cl-
ement of strength to the Faculty, an orna-
ment to our State University, and reflect
honor and credit upon his friends and the
entire State. 1t is true that we part with him
in this community with feelings of the deep
est regret, but we all feel proud to know that
in leaving our immediate presence he takes
a higher, moro commanding and influential
position than he could possibly have secur-
cd in the limited field of knowledge which
is usually prescribed in Female Institutions
of learning.


We commend him and his accomplished
lady, with feelings of pride, to the social and
classical circles Of Oxford, as worthy of their
kindest and warmcst reception.-AJerdeen
Conservative.
Year: 1860

TIE Opposition seem very anxiou' to
keep before the people the idea Of divided
Democracy; but they are not SO anxious to
make them acquainted with the fnll merits
of the question. The noble attitude of the
Breckenridge Constitutional Democracy has
too much in it which wins the applause of
true Southern patriots, and the willy opPosi-
ticnists do not discuss the principles involved
in the question of division, for fear their
own partizans might be too strongly attract
cd to causc which has 50 much truth and
Justice to recommend il.
Year: 1860

tiply of fanatical and growing party, which
denies that under the Constitution, or by aDv
other law, slave property can exist; and ulti,
mately the struggle must come between this
party and the National Democracy, sustain ed
by all the other conservative elements in the
| Union.


think it will be impossible for a candid
mind to discover hostility to the Union or
taint of sectionalsm in the resolutions adopt.
ed by the Convention. The Constitution
and the Union rcpose on the equality of the
States, which lies like broad foundation
underneath our whole political structure. As
construe them, the resolutions simply assert
this. They demand nothing for any State or
section that is not cheerfully conceded to all
the rest. 1t is well to remember that all the
chief disorders which have afflicted our coun.
try have grown out of the violation of State
equality, and that as long as this great prin-
ciple has been respected, we have been bless
ed with harmony and peace. Nor will it be
easy to pursuade the country that resolutions
are sectional which command the support of
the majority of the States, and are approved
by the bone and body of the old Democracy,
and by vast mass of conservative opinion
everywhere, without regard to party.


1t has been necessary, more than once in
our history, to pause and solemnly assert the
true character of this Government A men,
orabIe instance occurred in the struggle which
ended in the civil revolution of 1900. The
Republicans of that day, like the Democracy
of this, were stigmatised as disunionists, but
they nobly conducted the contest under the
Constitution, and saved our political system.
Bv little Constitutional struggle it is in
tended to assert and establish the equality of
the States, as the only basis of union and
peace. When this object so National, so Con
stitutional, so just, shall be accomplished, the
last cloud will disappear from the American
sky, and with common hands and hearts the
States will unite to develop the resources of
the whole country, to bind 1t together with
the bonds of intercourse and brotherhood,
and to impcl it onward in its great career.


The Constitution and the equality of the
States! These are the symbols of everlasting
Union. Let these be the rallying cries of the
people.


trust that this cavass will be conducted
without rancor, and that temperate arguments
will take the place of hot words, and passion
ate accusations.


Above all, venture humbly to hope that
Divine Providence, to whom we owe our or.
igin, our growth, and all our prosperity, will
continue to protect our beloved country
against all danger, foreign and domestic.


am, with great respect, your friend,


JOHN c. BRECKENRIDGE.


To Hon. G. Cushing, President of the
Democratic National Convention.