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Year: 1860

The Secretary of the Interior has gone to
Raleigh, N. c., under appointment as commits
sioner from Mississippi 1t is admitted that he
is in favor of the secession Of the Southern
States, although it is claimed for him that he
is in favor of reconstruction" if the " South"
can have what they want. He has gone with
the assent of the President, and still retains his
place in the Cabinet!


The spectacle of a Cabinet Minister, roaming
about the country under State appointment,
for the purpose of urging on the overthrow of
the Government, and all this with the assent
and appreciation of the President, was reserved
for the era of James Buchanan.
Year: 1860

PACIFIC RAiLRoADs.-This subject will be
up in the House to-day, by arrangement made
at the last session of Congress.


The two principal propositions are Col. Cur
tiss bill, which is now so modified as to add the
Texas line to the central line, and the bill rec
ognising what is known as the peoples rail-
road" embracinr central line, the Texas line,
and the northern i.nt.


1t is said that the secessionists are specially
adverse to any bill, which shall do anything
little or much, for the Texas line, and for the
obvious reason that they fear any measure which
may tend to attach the Southwest to the Union
and detach it from their Palmetto projects.
Year: 1860

CONSERVATIVE" REPUBLlCANlSM.


deceptive and treacherous communication
appears in yesterday mornings InteLtigencer,
signed Conservative Republican,, just as
if there were any Republicans not conservative
How false this communication is, is palpable
from its proposition to assail the integrity of
our most admirable-I was going to say, our
pertect-Consttution That is pretty propo-
sition to come from Republican Of any sort,
and more especially from conservative one |!
The fact is, the word &" conservative is and has
for months been the most abused word in the
language and is stolen, like the livery of
Heaven to serve the devil in" by men who
ache for nothing SO much as to overwhelm our
Union, Constitution, and all, into one undis-
tinguishahle ruin. Ninety-nine out OF every
one hundred who use this word, are to be dis
trusted when they use it. The word properly
translated out of their dialect into the language
of truth and right, is Destructive


The motto Of the Republican party unless
by weakness and cowardce it courts its own
ruin and that of the country at the same time,
must be "The Union, the Constitution, and the
Enforcement of the Laws" This was the war
cry of our opponents in the late campaign we
shall hold them to it now, and whilst we can
stand and breathe upon the face Of the earth.
Let the heather rage and the people imagine
the vain thug, II they VIII, mat the hePuoh'
cans intend to have one hair on the glorious
head of our Constitution disturbed. We will
rather die in the last ditch. What says the
London Times-and let it be read and sung
by all whose hearts are yet those of brave pa
triots, and not of traitors or towards, all tha,
is noble and venerable in the United States is
associated with its Federal Constitution"
Come war, come disunion, come ruin Of every
sort, but in all and through all the ark of the
Constitution must be kept intact and inviolate


The next time l." Conservative Republican
proposes plans to bring about harmony, let hin
put his proper name to his communication, ant
then we shall know whether he is entitled Il
the name he adopts, or is only setting up &
"false light " to decoy the unwary voyager


A CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLICAN.
Year: 1860

A meeting of Democratic politicians in New
York last Saturday, presided over by Charles
O'Copor, INDUCED itself in proceedings which
really justify the suspicion, that there was more
in q recent speech Of Mr.. Sickles in the House
than is generally supposed, and that a party does
actually exist in the city Of New York, desiring
to break up the Union, with a view to separate
projects of ambition of their own.


Of course these men affect to be in favor of
Union. They would not, at present, dare to
do otherwise. But is it credible, that men
falsely charging the Republican party with de-
signs which justify and even require the South
to try the peris Of secession, can have any other
object than to drive the South into secession
Or at any rate, are they not willing to risk that
catastrophe, for the sake of gaining contempt
ible advantage over political opponents !?


The following account gives an accurate
view of the general drift of Mr.. OConor's
speech, and of the speeches Of Mr.. Dickinson
and others:


"On taking the chair, Mr.. O'Conor made
long speech on the state of national politics.
He laid down the doctrine that the States of
this Union cannot live in peace and harmony,
or under the same Government, so long as the
people of one portion believe the people Of the
other portion wrong, morally-wrong in their
daily life aud conversation. Applause. So
long as such a state Of things continue, the
weaker States will be oppressed, although the
oppression may be in accordance with consi-
tutional forms.


"Mr. O'Conor repelled the idea that the South
has committed any aggressons. The South,
ba uaid hos Anna right the South has NOTHING
to atone for or excuse. She has only struggled
to stay the power Of the increasing antislavery
sentiment Of the North and unless that could
be done, secession is the only remedy for the
Southern States to preserve their rights There
might be men in the South whom he dislked
but he looked upon the South as unit and
looking upon her as a unit, he thought she had
done right He looked also upon the North as
unit He did not take into account the men
in the South who acted from bad motives, or
the men in the North who acted from bad or
good motives but he looked upon the North
as the sentiments of her ma jority were ex-
pressed through the ballot box.


He had no fears Of the unprincipled poll
ticians Of the North He did not believe they
had power to injure the Union. The only men
achO are dangerous TO the Union, are the honest
and conscientious men of the North, who have
imbibed the dreadful error that it is their duty
to crush out slavery in the Southern States
1t would do no good to say that Congress could
not legislate against slavery in the Territories
so long as the antislavery sentiment is domi
nant."


The meeting appointed as a committee t.
visit the South, ex.P President Fillmore, Judg
Greene c. Bronson, and Mr.. Lathers. Th
committee would be complete with the addition
of Caleb Gushing, who could personally assur
the South that nine-tenths of the people o
Massachusetts are animated by diabolica
hate" of everything Southern.


If these gentlemen really wish to do anything
Year: 1860

The CSExrLoYEn.-3Ee nre anxious to find
work for six able men who are ready to turn
their hand q: any job for small wages. Persons
who want work done will do us favor by ap-
plying to tue Ministry ut Large, 100 Randolph
street. third door.
Year: 1860

OMEGA, March 18th 1850.


Ed. Democrat.--Some time has elapsed since
gave you a sketch Of Omega andvicinity. This has
not been for want Of subject to write on, assure
you for TO say nothing about the big pay that the
miners getting for their work, there is the sub
ect of Spritualism that has created quite excite
ment up here, and an illustration Of the power Of
spirits in the mountains may not be uninteresting.
The manifestations that have seen are not very
Notwithstanding more than table tipping, &c.
being rather skeptical, have not joined the circle
In one house, where the most powerful medium re-
sdes the furniture is said to change its position at
any time that they may talk Of departed friends, or
rdicne the idea Of spirits leaving their mansions
above to visit this, as some term it, Godforsaken
country. They have gone so far as to blow horn
at the dead hour of night, so as to wake up all in
the neighborhood, and some Of the ungody actually
complain, and call 1t a downright nuisance. There
are four mediums here; one is writing medium,
and another processes to heal the the sck the 9th
er two are yet young in the business, but bid fair to
do wonders when they have had moro experience.
II matters keep on imagine Omega will soon be-
come noted place, and Stockton be well represent
ed by her citizens.


The Taylor Family gave performance here last
week. The local song was quite heary for some,
and though not particularly instructive il quite
amusing and good laugh is worth fifty cents any
time.


This is fast becoming sober, moral, and lrelg-
ious community. The Sons Of Temperance made
bold stand last winter and caught the greater part
Of the permanent residents. A man under the in
Auence OF liquor wonld be almost as great curios-
ity as white crows. Mr.. Bruner preached here
some time ago. since which, prayer meetings have
been kept up regularly twice week. Many who
had professed religion at home in the East but had
wandered from the pous teachings Of their younger
days, have now united in little band and appear
to enjoy themselves exceedingly. Mr.. Bruner will
be up again soon, and will find his little flock in
prosperous condition.


Any person who has family and would like to
locate in country town, will find this an excellent
place, and now is good time to buy diggings for
half their value as we are all impatient to get off
for Washoe,


Water is now abundant and miners are improv-
ing their time. believe all, without exception, are
getting well rewarded for their labor.


We were considerably startled by a shaking Of
the earth on Thursday last. 1t happened about IL
o'clock, A. NJ and the vibrations continued for sew
eral seconds. Yours, CHIPS.
Year: 1860

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTIONAL bill declar-
ing that majority of the people of the State
voted for Constitutional Convention, and
providing for the election Of delegates to the
same, passed the Assembly on Thursday last.
by large majority The Official returns In the
Office of the Secretary Of State, show that q
majority of the people did not vote for q Con-
vsntion, and there was no evidence before the
Assembly to invalidate the correctness Of the
Official returns, except the report Of commit
tee, who state their belief that sufficient num-
bcr of votes we're thrown out by officers of elec-
tion to have given a majority for the measure.
There was but little opposition in the Assem-
bly, to the passage Of the bill, and there was no
discussion as to its merits. Should the bill pass
the Senate In its present form, and another
Constitution be adopted, fine opportunity will
be opened for the inauguration Of two State
governments, when the new Constitution is in
force. The Judges and other officers, who may
be thrown out Of Office, will bold that the whole
proceedings are Illegal, and refuse to give up
their positions. Many, toe, will favor the
claims Of the old officers, and between the two
sets, who is to decided Before the bill becomes
a law. evidence OF positive character should
be placed on record, showing beyond doubt
that q majority of the people who voted at the
last election cast their ballots for aConvention.
Year: 1860

writng-ior he told her he felt very sorry to have
all that cost heaped up against her. / remained
there until about eleven o'clock, when Martin came
back, and we went off together but made an ex-
cuse to get away from Martin, went back to Mrs.
G's. room, and staid till daylight. This occurred
last Wednesday night, after the evidence IN the
case had closed and before it had been argued by
the lawyers. received no money from Mrs. O.. l
didn't ask her for any. told Mr.. Ryan that the
Judge had not given US any charge not to converse
in regard to the case.


Mr.. Martin, who was absent while Green was
giving his evidence, then sworn, and his test-
mony substantially corroberated the statements Of
Green. He said Mrs. Gerhart told them that DR..
Sibly had offered her 81 900 for her mining claims
at Iowa HILL and that she would give anything she
had to beat Harry Cady. She made no direct offer
Of money, but witness considered It anIndirect offer
to bribe them, and told her they had no right to
talk about the case. The next morning, witness
missed his memorandum book, and supposing he
might have dropped It at the restaurant went there
about seven o'clock 70 find it he tapped ON Mrs,
G's door, and receiving answer went back to his
own room and there found the missing memoran-
dun book. He stated, positively that he had re-
ceiyed no money from Mrs. Gerhart. r


The testimony here closed, the case was submit
tod to the Court without argument, and the matter
taken under adyisement.


On Monday morning the two jurors were called
up by Judge Searls, who gave them severe lecture,
and spoke in inst terms Of the Nervousness of the
ofFense. He said it was matter Of doubt as to
whether they had received money from Mrs. Ger
hart but they had gone voluntarily TO her room, and
by their own admissions allowed her to hold out in
ducements to decide the case in her favor, and in
this respect had disobeyed the positive injunction Of
the Court, He told then in conclusion, that should
they ever be summoned to serve jury again in
his Court they had only to let it be known that they
were the Martin and tie Green implicated in this af
fair, and would at once be excused from serving in
any Court in which he was presiding. The judge
ment Of the Court was that they each be committed
to Jail for five days for contempt. The commitment
was handed to the Sheriff. who was ordered to see it
executed.
Year: 1860

EARrHouAKE.-The shock of an earthquake
was felt in this place, on Thursday at quarter past
eleven O'Clock in the forenoon. The shock was
not very severe. but the vibrations continued
for eight or ten seconds, and the shaking was
very sensibly felt by those who happened to be
occupying the second stories of brick buildings.
The shock was felt on both sides Of the noun
tains, from Carson Valley to Sacramento, and
from Placerville to Yreka. The course of the
earthquake was from south to north.
Year: 1860

ALEXANDRIA MANuFACTUREs. The ab-
stract of the census returns Of this city, re-
Gently published in the Gazette, in several
instances fell below the real amount of the
manufactures This, however, was in no
degree owing to any negligence or want Of
capacity on the part Of the Assistant Marshal
who, Of course, could only rely upon such in
formation rs was furnished u him, and TO
the faithful discharge Of whose dntics we
bear cordial testimony.
Year: 1860

As ALL 20 ACKNOWLEDGE that the Tub
a or Jersey Churn is the best Churn that is in
use, but as the price has been too high, would
star. that have made arrangements with the fac
tory ard " i'll now gel! them 10 per cent less than
they have been sold in this market. Call on


L. HERRING,
Broom and Wooden ware House, Royal street.
Year: 1860

MAGED GOODS!


Our stock large and varied siye in advertisement
full list the prices but sajon partial with the
assurance that similar prevail through the ENTIRE
STOCK We would ask leave 10 state here, also that
Year: 1860

LEAP YEAR CuowDER PARrY.-One
Of these pleasant institutions happened on
saturday. Several fair and highly respected
young ladies of our city. invited several bash
full but interesting young bachelors to accom-
panv them to a little pleasant chowder excur-
The young men blushingly consented after .
little urging, and at the appropriated hour
were taken into the carriage and way the par
ty moved on to the place aforesaid. 1t will be
remembered-at least by that party. that Sat
urday was mewhat windy. The fish, though
we know they were much tantalized by the
appearance OF the ba ait which concealed the
thrachsrous hook as we'll as by sight Of the
lovely creatures who would lure them on to
der, most positively refused to bite. They
saw that there were women 10 the scrape and
very properly prophecied mischief. Such con-
duet, on the part Of any decent fish, was, to say
the least, very ungallant. Az the acquisition Of
fish was necessary to producing the chowdsr. and
as the said fsh were not in for chowder, and
refused to bite, the question chowder CT no
chowder:.cams near being decided in the neg
alive, when q happy idea struck the mind Of
one of the invited guests.


As the wind was blowing like blazes and
hunger was staring the party in the face. it
was proposed-so we are informed, but of
course we don't believe word Of it. to use the
bait for the manufacture of the desired chow
der Anyway an impromptu dinner Of some
kind was hurried up. One young gentleman
produced sundry bottles of what he supposed
and declared was sweet cider, bat what was
the amazement Of all when the supposed de-
liciOus beverage was poured out it did not have
the appearance, nor the taste nor smell Of ci-
der, but it was worried down." Further In
vestigation proved that the supposed juice Of
the apple. was liquid known as the ezsract of
coffee. But notwithstanding all these adverse
circumstances, We are credibly informed that
the young folks had pleasant time, and coffee
all round. May the chances be more fsyors.
BILE next time, 10 our fervent wish.
Year: 1860

CHARLY BELL will serve up an excel
lent Fish Chowdsr this morning at half past
ten o'clock. Charly is a" fait in such mat
ters. and we can safely promise most tooth
some dish His drinkabes are we'll known TO
be superb
Year: 1860

We call attention to the Ice adver
tisement of Mr.. Havjland in another column
He has large stock of this article and 80 will
be seen he means to sell it very low, so low in
deed, that none need be without it.
Year: 1860

talion necessary, If the dog did not bring
him help. lie held up his leg, and it hung
at a right angie, showing him plainly the
nature OF his misfortune, and the necessity
OF lying still. The dog went Off to the near
est house and barked for help. Unable to
arrest attention, he made another visit of
sympathy TO the boy, and then ran TO the
house, there making such demonstrations OF
anxiety, that the family followed him to the
place where the child lay. Now, observe
that this dog was pursuing the boy as
an enemy; but the moment he saw his
enemy PROSTATE and in distress, his rage
turned to pity, and he flew TO his relief
Here was true feeling. and the course he
pursued showed good judgment He was
a dog Of heart and head. ! do not say
that he reasoned" In this matter; but there
S something in his conduct on this occasion
hat looks SO much like the right Kind of
ceiling and action, that think it deserves
o be recorded TO his credit. A. few dogs


will read the record, commend the exam
pie TO all mankind for their imitation.
Year: 1860

moments, would be considered impossible.


The air shaft was less than three feet in
diameter, and rose TO height of near six


hundred feet. In some places it was per.
! pcndicuar, and at others it was buried up
at an angle. The dampness of years had
severed the timbers around it with slime,
and where they had rotted away soft mud
oozed out of the earth. But notwithstand-
ing all these difficulties, added to the dan
ger that falling rock might wedge them
in beyond the power of escape, and leave
them TO die the lingering death of being
buried alive, they determined to attempt
! the ascent.


The party consisted of the two ladies.
the two gentlemen who acted as their escort,
the scotchman who was their guide and
two miners. The ladies prepared them
selves by removing all their superhuous
clothing, and the ascent was commenced
The guide with one miner, went first. the
two gentlemen followed, then came the
ladies, and lastly the remaining miner
Painfully they toiled upwards, now drag
ging themselves over decaying timbers and
projecting rocks, now forcing themselves
through spaces where il seemed almost i'm
possible for them to pass, and now drawing
each other by the hand from step to step
where the ascent was perpendicular
Through all this the fortitude of the ladies
never for moment deserted them. They
were cheerful and hopeful, when the men
who accompanied them were ready to de-
spond After two hours of almost super
human exertion, the blue sky appeared
above them, and the frageant air filed them
with delight Thank God they were
saved.


But what an appearance they did present
From head TO foot they were covered with
mud and and filth. Their clothes were in
tatters, ard their hands were laceraed and
bleeding. Night had descended, and they
were three miles from home in the midst of
a wilderness. But the greatest danger was
passed, and with cheerfulness which almost,
banished their fatigue, they commenced their
homewaard journey. AT length they reach
ed the circle of their friends, who had suf-
fered an enxiety almost as painful as their
own terrible experience. 1t was not until
the haven of rest was reached, where tear
tul faces welcomed them, that the two young
ladies gave way, and then the peril being
all over, and the occasion for heroism past,
femenine eelicacy resumed its sway, and
those who had borne so much and so nobly,
sunk into swoon.


have written this adventure Just as it
occurred, without an effort to Establishment,
and without desire to make heroism of to
young girls, accustomed to all the care and
luxury OF city life, appear in any brighter
light than it really deserves. 1t is almost
impossible TO imagine greater trials than
those through which they passed, and their
conduct throughout is another evidence of
that nobleness of female nature which has
found historic representations in Grace
Darling and Jessie Brown Philadelphia
Press, July "a. zG.-
Year: 1860

WoMAN's VITA young lady, newly
married. being obliged to show her husband
all the letters she wrote, sent the following
to an intimate friend,


II cannot be satisfied, my dearest friend.
blest as / am In the matrimonial state,
unless ! pour into your friendly bosom,
which has ever been in unison with mine.
the various deep sensations which swell
with the liveliest emotions of pleasure,
my almost bursting heart. l tell you my dear
husband Is one Of the most aimable of men.
have been married about seven weeks, and
have never as yet had the least reason to
repent the day that joined us my husband Is
in person and manners, far from resembling
an ugly, cross, disagreeable. Jealous monster,
who thinks by eonading. to secure
a wife, it is his maxim to treat as q
bosom friend and confdant, and not as a
play-thing, or menial slave, the woman
chosen to be his companion; neither party,
he says, ought TO obey implicitly,
but each yield to the other by turns
An ancient, maiden aunt, near seventy,
a cheerful, venerable and pleasant old lady,
lives in the house with us she is the de-
light of both the young and old; she is c-
vii to all the neighborhooi around, and
is generous and charitable 10 the poor
know my husband loves rothing more
than he does me he fatters me more
than the glass, and his inioxication.
flor so l must call the excess of his love,)
often makes me blush for the unworihiness
of its object, and wish could be deserving
of the man whose name bear To
say all in a word, my dear---, aud to
crown the whole, my former gallant lover
is now my indulgent husband. My fondness
is returned, now that have married him
Write often TO your friend and well-wisher
Adieu may you be blest, as am un
able to wish that could be made more
happy"


N. B.-The key to the above letter is 10
read the first and then every alternate line
Year: 1860

Hold on to your temper when yon are
angry excited or imposed upon, or others
angry about you,


Hold on TO the truth, for it will serve well,
and do you good throughout eternity.


Hold on to virtue, 1t is above all price for
you in all times and places.


Hold on TO your character. for it is, and
ever will be your best wealth.


Hold on 10 your tongue when you are
ready to swear, lie, speak hash, or use any
improper word.


Hold on to yoor hand when you are
about to strike, pinch, scratch, steal, OF do
any improper act.