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Year: 1861

GUIDE BoARDs.-We notice that in some
portions of the State, citizens are placing
guide boards at the road-crossings at their
own expense. They are a great public con-
venience and there is probably no country
where they are more needed than in this
We would be glad to see the public spirited
citizens of the surrounding country follow
the example. We even think, as matter
of public convenience, the Board of Super
visors would be justified in having it done at
the expense of the county.
Year: 1861

SUsPENDED.-The recent heavy rains have
done much damage to quartz claims of Grass
Valley, by filing them up. Many of the
mills have temporarily suspended work, on
account of not being able to keep the water
out of the shafts-so great is the increase.
The Scadden Co., Rocky Bar and all the
mills on Massachusetts Hill will soon resume
operations. By the suspension of operations
of the above mills some two or three hun
dred men have been thrown out of employ
ment.
Year: 1861

ASYLUM PHYsIcIAN.-Tilden, one of the
Legislative nominees for Resident Physician of
the Insane Asylum at Stockton, was elected in
Joint Convention on Wednesday. DR.. Clark, of
Ell Dorado county, was on the same day chosen
for Visiting Physician of the same Institution
Year: 1861

one week ago to-day we had great hopes of
prolific fruit crop the coming season. Those
hopes have vanished Last Sunday night a severe
frost fell, and on the following morning fruit of
all kinds save apples, was found to be frozen.
Some very unkind remarks have been addressed
10 Jack Frost since that time.
Year: 1861

New YORK CLOTHING AND Dry GooDs STORE
We invite attention to the new advertisement of
" Uncle Sam" Loffman. He is getting in a
Mammoth Stock of ladies' and gents wearing
appa rel which will be sold at such reduced rates
than all can buy.
Year: 1861

THE last Pony brought the most unwelcome
news that has ever fell upon the ears of American
Sreemen. The full details of the Pony dispatches
from our extra of Thursday, will be found in
another column. We are disposed to doubt much
of what given to the world, in times like these
as true. If, however, the news prove to be cor
rect we have only to say that if South Carolina
has committed the rash, untimely and usurping
act which the dispatch alleges-she has admins
tered with partial success, the most fatal stab
ever given 10 The civil and religious liberties Of
America


No one gifted with the slightest degree of rea-
son eau look upon this news except in sorrow,
and no one who feels in his bosom the pride of
country and impulse of honor and patriotism,
will look upon this state of things in any other
light than national charity rather than in the
spirit of sectional anger. Let US hope that rea-
son and the love that once united us in one COM
mon brotherhood will again prevail and conquer
the passion madness and folly Of the present
hour and restore our country to condition OF
peace. and our countrymen to friendly and fra
ternal recognition of each others rights.


This crisis in our country's affairs will not fail
to produce the most malignant type OF civil feuds
and bitter partizan jeaousies in every section of
the Union. The only hope for the preservation
of those glorious principles of freedom, of equal
ity of justice, which was the intention and design
of the founders of our Government and for the
restoration of that peace which can alone put us
back to the happy and prosperous condition TO
which we had as nation arrived, before the un-
wise act Of secession, is in the advancement of
the peace and Union sentiment by the masses of
our refecting citizens. This is the only ground
left tor wise and patriotic men-this will be the
only stand taken by all who regard the re-adjust-
inent of our present difficulties, and the perma-
nent establishment of the most liberal government
the world has ever known-morc than the mere
ephemeral success of party.


The man to-day who has ever been identified
with the interests of the United States, and who
has ever enjoyed the privileges and blessings of
It's great constitutional rights, either by the hon
ors of brthrght or citizenship, and who will not
he found in this emergency of our affairs with
hands and voice raised against the shedding OF
biood. must either be a slave to the most degrad
I'd ignorance and sectional prejudices or traitor
70 the enlarged liberty be was unfit to enjoy.
Year: 1861

The AMALGAMATIoS OF IAsGUAGEs.-There is a grow
ing tendency in this age to appropriate the


i've words OF other languages and after while to ncor
porae them into own thus the word Cephac which
is from the Greek sgnifyng 'for the head is be-
coming populariz in connection with Mr. Spading's
great Headache remedy, but it will soon be used in
more general way, and the word Cephac will become
common as Eecrotype and many others whose distinc
ton as foreign words has been away by common
usage until they seem native and to the born"
Year: 1861

!


The meeting of each Annual Conference
excltes IN interest both among our preachers
and people, in view Of the important changes
that. in connection with our sys en-, must in
evitably occur. Many of our charges are
expecting a new pastor, and many Of our
preachers must take new folds Of labor
There are some things unpleasant in conncc-
tion with these changes, but there is mu-
tusl understanding on the part Of both preach
ers aid people, that they are Inevitable, and
hence preparations are made to meet them.


Our system has been thoroughly tested in
its practical operations, and all are compelled
to concede that it works well, and SO marked
has been the success, that none can question
the reality Of the Divine approval, and if
there DO trials connected with it, they sho0ld
be cheorfuly endured for Jesus sake. Before
our next issue, the preachers of tho Vermont
Conference will be upon their way to their
| fields of labor for another Conference year.
They 60 to their work, not .ing what in
the providence of God may await them, hav.
ing not few anxious cares in regard to the
results. Each preacher should pray that Lo
may be sent to the place where it is the pleas,
ure of the Lord that he should labor-to the
place where he can do the most for the glory
Of God, and the salvation Of souls. There
is an appropriate place for each minister,
called oil God to this work, and it is q matter
Of great moment that each should have the
place to which he is best adapted. In con.
ncction with this desire to be dvi ely direct.
ed, each minister should 90 to his charge per.
suaded that his sincere prayer has Tot been
offered in vain, and that God will be with him
to own and bless his lubors The preacher
should go to his appointment resolved upon
doing the work of Gcd, whether tie people
precapirts his labors or net. 1t is pleasant
! to NEE, with the favor Of the people. aud rich.
ly share in Their sympathy aud support. but
We buy this at too dear price, II u obtain
it, we Ito violence to conscience or the stern
demaHd OF religious principle anil truth


Let Us all 90 to our work Tor the next Con
f6rcnce year, iully resolved on the blessing Of
God 10 the prosperity OF hts cause. Itis cur
duty aud privilege TO know that our labor Is
not in vain in the Lord. We may do al
things through Christ Strengthening US, aud
VIC arc not called upon TO 60 TO this work in
our own strength. Go to the people Of your
Year: 1861

every variety of Throat and Lung Complaint, that
1t Is entirely unnecessary for us to recount the
evidence OF its virtues. wherever it has been en-
ployed: As it has long been in constant use
throughout this section. We need not DO more than
assure the people its quality is kept up the best
It ever has been, and that it may Le relied on to
do for their relief all it has been found TO do
Year: 1861

tied. The draft of $4,000 men might
be doubled tomorrow, and it would be
answered in month. Not less than a
hundred thousand men have already
been rendered, whenever they shall be
wanted. Tho support of this great
army is On easy thing, a matter already
provided for by voluntary offering. 1t
requires no forced loans, and no appeal
to reluctant money market. In the
war the enemies of the republic have
forced on us, we can raise hundred
millions without the least difficulty, as
the events of three short days must
have proved. Indeed, the action of
the people of these loyal States is ma:
jestic in its enthusiasm, unanimity and
forcc-in everything it has been called
upon to do. The people who have
been reviled and despised by tho scccs-
sionists are in flush of excited deter
mination, not to crush out home trca-
son, for none such dare breathe, but to
crush out treason in every part of the
Union.-Philadelphia North american.
Year: 1861

Scatter the gems of the beautiful!
BY the w"yside let them fall
That the rose may spring by the cottage gate,
And the vine on the garden wall
Cover the rough and the rude of earth
With veil of leaves and flowers,
And mark, with the opening bud and cup,
The march of the summer hours.
Scatter the gems of the beautiful


In the holy shrine of home;
Let the pure, and the fair, and the graceful


there


In their lOveliest lustre come
Leave not trace of de!ormity


In the temple of the heart,
But gather about its hearth the gems
Of Nature and of Art.
Scatter the gems Of the beautiful


In the temples of our God
The God who starred the uplfted sky,
And flOwered the tramlped sod
When he built temple for himself


And home for his priestly race,
lie reared each arch in symmetry,
And curved each line in grace.
Scatter the gems of the beautiful


In the depths OF the human soul;
They shall bud and blossom, and bear the fruit
While the endless ages roll;
Plant with the flowers of charity


The portals of the tomb,
And the fair and pure about thy path
in paradise will blo0m
Year: 1861

OREGON SENAroR-The Governor of our sis
ter State has appointed Benjamin Stark--said by
the press of that State to be secessionist-to be
the successor of Col. Baker in the United States
Senate. II is hard to believe that the place Of
the patriot orator and statesman is to be filled by
disunion sympathizer.
Year: 1861

The Board adjourned on Monday, after being
in session week. A large amount of business
pertaining to county finances was disposed Of
The total amount of bills audited and allowed
may be ascertaincd by reference to the fourth
page of to-day's paper, and a little figuring


We ask the attention oil persons who anticipate
doing business with the county hereafter, to or
ders passed on the last day of the session, which
are published below. The Board were annoyed
beyond measure by struggling accounts which
were handed in from the beginning to the end OF
the session, and another cause set forth in one OF
the orders following:


ORDERED, that all bills against the cornty must
be filed with the Clerk of the Board ol Superv-
sors on or before the first day Of earh reguIar Ses-
sion hereof


ORDERED, that each and every bill against the
county must be accompanied cM proper rouchers
TO its correctness, and ean item IN such bill must
be set out in fuH, or it will not be considered by
the Board.
Year: 1861

~ The Illinois Legislature has passed
the bill for the calling Of State Convention
to revise the Constitution, in accordance with
the popular vote in the November election
This Convention is not called, Of course, with
particular reference to the present national
troubles. s' i
Year: 1861

The MAN ON HoRsEB.cx-It is impossible to
shut ones eye to the rapid drift of the country in
to the arms of the So man on horseback - in other
vcris, into the arms of regular military despo-
tsri- We do not say this in disparagement of the
" man on horseback" who is now our best protec-
tar. and the only defence we are likely to have
from anarchy, and that most d>spotic of all despo-
tisms. the despotism of the mob. The rapid tran
sticn We are undergoing however. from a self-gov
ernnent to a government of guns. IL good for re-
fiction TO the contemplatlye mind. See the proc
amaiions we publish to-day-one from Gen Har-
n@v 70 the people of Missouri, and another f.om
Gen Butler to the people of Baltimore Y
Express


The people entertain an indeinable dread
OF the results and consequences of the war.
They are no. SO confident as many of their
newspaper organs profess to be, of conquer
Ing and reducing the South back to obedi-
dIence TO the Government of the Union
AMI more than that they see in the future
an immense load of debt and taxation,
which is to weigh upon their industry and
hard labor, during their own lives and gen.
erations atterward. This is a sure and GER
tain result of the war which all see and
comprehend.


But more than all this, they fear sub
stantiai change in the government of the
republic They know too well that civil
war in republics results in the prostration ol
Tree institutions They sap and undermine
the institutions of law and order, and es.
tablish in their places the empire of tn,
sword They behold military despotisu
IN prospect as one of the consequences o
this war. and hence they desire peace


They desire that this fratricidal wal
should cease They feel that the time to re-
store the Union was before it was SO badly
broken-when patriotic men eudeavored t.
save i, by reasonable and timely concession
OF the just constitutional rights of tn
South But the party in power would no
yield an inch And hence the danger
Gus civil war that is upon us--Concort
tN. II Patriot
Year: 1861

united as ours was ever conquered, OF
KEEP long under trial In this respect
what beautiful contrast we present
to the selfish and divided North ! What
a glorious spectacle was exhibited to
all ehristendom when. Oh last Wednes-
day, memorable epoch in our ma tional
history the millions Of our citizens
from the hills and vallies marched.
with exultant steps, to the ballot-box
and deposite their ballots for the Presi-
dent and Vice President of this Great
Confederacy. There was no wrangling,
no noise, no fighting all was quiet
as summer morning and every vote
was cast for the same cand idates. O..
may this same blessed union ever con-
tinue, and be cur pillar of fire by
night It will enhance our prosperity.
1t will make us a wall of fire against
our enemies. And it will secure the
Of the world.


Constitutional.
Year: 1861

1t is undeniable that there are men


who have taken advantage Of these


war times to enrich themselves at the


expense of the people. The darling OBJ
ject with these sort of men is to get


rich; this is the acme of their ambition,


and the sum total of all their endeay.
ors. They have no regard for man or
devil--only so for as they may be trib-
utary to these ends. They arc the
horse-leaehes Of the body political
the vampires of soeiety-in whose
presence widows weep, and the wall
of wrethed orphange is heard in vain


There iron boxes are gorged with
gold and silver and this is the ark of
their convenant with hell, and the de-
pository of coinage from tears and
blood. The laughing fend keeps guard
over these boxes and bags of gold and
grins horribly at the presence of hol-
lowed-eye penury. The beggar is
dismissed empty, with grimace of
which hell is ashamed while the lean
arms of the fiend caressess the gold
like coiledsnakes in the darkness of
his Infamous den. Such one is ripe
Tor the flames of the pit, and should
have the badge Of his damnablc doom
nailed upon his forehead by Kissing
populace. 1t is with shuddering feel
ing we think of such men; our souls
revolt, and we spurn them back as the
very refuse and offscourings of trea
ton.
Year: 1861

toward Virginians and others
so much superciliousness aud in
suit, that fewof their friends would
not like Co see their pride hum
bled.


South Carolina, then, is the
true battlefield where this war
should be fought out. Her sands
are the proper arena. Elsewhere
our armies injure property and
destroy life with brotherly reluc-
tance. But her conduct has plac-
ed South Carolina outside the
limit of our regard. On her soil
hostile armies may meet as on
neutral ground, and We are much
mistaken if the South would not
see with almost equal pleasure
as the North, the tide Of war
confined to the limits Of the most
truculent, the most selfish, the
proudest and the meanest State Of
the Union New York Post.
Year: 1861

- HiOiH5 Jo'h'' Tvs
that the expedition, which has by
this time, we may hope, effected
a landing on the coast OF South
Carolina, was not sent a month
ago to Texas. The reason Civ
en- for this regret is that it would
have been easier to land an army
on the Texas shore, and that the
people Of that State have now
been taught by suffering the VAL
ue of the Union.


We cannot agree with our CO.
temporary. The fighting might
be a little easier in Texas than
in South Carolina, but the moral
effect OF a successful blow in the
latter State will be infinitely great
er. To possess Texas might be
a convenience to the inhabitants,
bat it would not materially change
the aspect Of the campaign.-
We should send few thousand
men, at great expense, to a point
so distant that they could not be
reinforced, except at great risk
and eypensa-where they would
be without communications with
headquarters for fifteen or twenty
days at time, and would be op-
posed by a considerable portion
Of a population almost every man
OF which is by necessity marks
man and accustomed to military
life. And if, notwithstanding all
this, our armies maintained their
ground, the success would be OF
snail account.


But toplace an army in South
Carolina is to attack treason III
its stronghold, and bring gloom
and dismay 10 the hearts OF the
traitors who first plotted ;his in
famous conspiracy. To bonn
bard Charlston and razc it 10 the
ground, leaving not one mouse
standing, would strike a death
blow at the inSur~ction; and
would be righteous vengeance up
on that vile hole, where treason
has been fer.nentiny for qua1er
of century. To raise our flag
over the walls Of Fort Sumter
would give confidence to the ma
ton lust in the degree in which it
would alarm the insurgents.


For every reasoa South Caro-
lima should lie made the battle
field of the war. 1t is the one
State where hatred to the Union
and the constitution has infected
nearly the whole population
With characteristic selfshness
the South Carolinians, from the
very beginning of the rebellion,
showed their anxiety and deter
mination, at every hazard, TO
keep the war out Of their borders.
Their intrigues preclpitateG poor
Virginia into rebellion; their de.
mands made Davis hasten :he in
army to its posts in the
Old Dominion; they were the
first 10 march norhward, and the
loudest to declare that their pre-
cious South Carolina must be de-
Tended on the Potomac.


All the ruin which has befallen
Virginia these calculating traitors
are responsible for; they see with
out a thought of regret the fair
fields OF sister States gwen up to
the ravages of war; and they can
only be touched by bringing de-
Struction to their homes.


Moreover, the pity we natural
" feel for the Losses sustained by
The border States, neither We Of
the North nor their fellows of the
South will feel for South Caro-.
lima. The deluded Kentucky
and Tennessee men who entered
Year: 1861

The committee appointed to prepare a
minute expressive of the feelings of Synod
in reference to the death of the Rev. An
drew B. Davidson, beg leave to report, that
this venerable servant of the Lord Jesus
Christ died at his residence in the county Of
Rockbridge, on the 7th of August last. He
had reached the S0th year of his age and
the 56th year of his ministry.


He was licensed and ordained by the
Presbytery of Lexington, and spent the en-
tire oeriod of his professional life within the
bounds of that Presbytery. Until he was
enfeebled by age he labOred faithfully and
successfully as preacher of righteousness.
Many were added to the church through bis
instrumentality, and greatly did he delight
in his Masters service.


He died firmly maintaining and resting
upon that Gospel he had so long preached.
His life on earth was long and laboriOus-
his end was calm and peaceful.
Year: 1861

BITING WoRDS.-Remembe that the
capacity to say disagreeable thingais neither
very high nor very noble gift. The
ability to sting is shared equally with the
wasp and the hornet and the skill which
enables full grown Jiunt maa to success
fully weary and tease his fellow creatures,
is not whit more praiseworthy, or dgni-
fed than the corresponding gift of that out
rageous little pest the mosquito.
Year: 1861

EARLY RISING Few ever lived to a
grent age, and fewer still ever became dis
tlnguished, who were not in the habit Of
early rising. You rise late, and, of course,
commence yonr business at late hour, and
everything goes wrong all day. Franklin
says that he ~hO rises late may trot all day
and not have overtaken his business at night.
Dean Swift AYERS that he never knew any
man come to greatness and eminence who
lay in bed of morning.
Year: 1861

How TO GET REPosE IN OLD AGE-I
strongly recommend you to follow the an
alogy of the body in seeking the refresh
ment of the mind. Everybody knows that
both a man and horse are very much re-
lieved and rested if, instead of lying down
and falling asleep, or endeavoring to fall
asleep, he changes the muscles he puts in
operation: if, instead Of level ground, he
goes up or down hill. it is rest both to the
man walking and to the horse which he rides
"a different set of muscles is called into
action. So, say, call into action differ
ent class of faculties, apply your mind to
other objects of wholesome food to your
selves as we'll as of good to others, and de-
peod upon it, that is the true mode of get
ting repose in old age. Do not overwork
yourselves; do everything in moderation.


Lord Brougham.
Year: 1861

SECRET OF BEAUTY.-A lady's beauty
depends so much on exprei sion, that if that
be spoiled, farewell to her charms; and moth
ing tends more to bring this about than a
countenance soured with imaginary cares
instead of being lighted up with thankful
ness for innumerabIe blessings. This is the
cause of so many ladies withering into wrin'
kles early in life, whilst nothing renders
their beauty so lasting as that placid look
of pure benevolence, which emanates from
heart full of thankfuness TO heaven, at
fection for those dearest and nearest to
them, and good will to all mankind.


Never expose another to danger to avoid
an inconvenience yourself, this is contrary
both to law and gospel.
Year: 1861

attorney and Counsellor at .Law,
WILL practice in the local Courts of this
w District, and in the Supreme Court and
Court of Claims. Office at the corner of Indi-
ana avenue and Second street.
Year: 1861

A FoRMIABLE WAE STEAMBR,-Tho Shreveport
Daily NepS says;


In yesterdays paper we alluded TO the launching
Of the boat built opposite New Orleans for the pur-
pose of attacking tie euomy's men-of-war. The
boat is the length OF an ordinary steamboat the,
roof being arched in shape, covered with railroad
iron, as to prevent balls from penitrating and in
striking will Immediately glance OFT without having
any effect let the position Of the gun fired be what il
may. At the bow Of the boat is ponderous cutter
made of the best Steel the object OF which is to cut
vessel in two. This will require very great pow
er, which the projectors think they have obtained
in the way of two powerful engines The mode oi
attack is with hot water which is thrown through
hose attached to the boilers. The vessel attacked
cannot keep her men on deck, nor can she use hel
cannon, as they viii be kept wet by the sater thrown
Besides being covered with the heavy iron, the boat
is built of the heaviest and best timber. The
boat has been taken down the river with view o
letting the fort Gre ON her.