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Year: 1861

PRoGREss OF THE SEcEssroS MovENExr.-We
publish in another column The Pony news issued
in Wednesdays extra. Affairs have really as.
sdthed a warlike shape, and if the very next Pony
should bring the news of open civil revolution
on the Eastern border of the Union, il will take
very few by surprise. The news from South Gar
olina is very unsatisfactory, in fact everything
relating to Charleston harbor is misti6ed We
are anxious to hear what the steamer, which is
reported as having been fired upon, was doing in
the harbor at so unreasonable an hour, and why
she put about SO speedily when the big guns Of
South Carolina were let loose. Can it be that
the report received some days since that Sumter
would be evacuated, was only ruse by which
Maj Anderson might be reinforced when the
South Carolina people were thrown off their
guard And can il be that such was the mission
Of the steamer last fred into Or was the steamer
sent there by Government order to ascertain
whether the channel of Charleston barbor was
open. We must confess that we begin to grow
impatient-anxious to see something dOne-fOr
lately each succeeding Pony has brought intelli-
1sotn ,f tha Of araya lin.
Year: 1861

believe II will lead any thing in the Ball line ever
witnessed in Northern California. If the weather
is propitious nothing short of Providental inter
ference will prevent happy reunion. Every
thing will be conducted 10 an appropriate man
ner, and every convenience and comfort be
prepared for all who wish to attend AS we issue
another paper previous to that time, we shall
defer the programme for the occasion until next
week
Year: 1861

INDIAN ALARM AT Ho0PA VALLEY.-Mr John
Chapman, mail carrier between this place ana
Arcata, furnished us with q Humboldt 1tmes'
extra, on Friday evening last. 1t seems that
few days before plot had been discovered among
the Indians to make war on the whites in the
Valley The Hoopa Valley tribe number about
1000, all told, many of whom are women ana
children while not few are on the most friendly
terms with the settlers, and will probably assist
them If the hostile portion make an attack On
information of their hostile intent, Capt Ed. Un-
derwood, commanding at Fort CASTOR demanded
the Indians to surrender their firearms, The
number supposed to be in their possession is from
seventy to one hundred, and about thirty weap-
ons had been given up when Mr. Chapman left,
aud Capt. Underwood bad given them until
Tuesday of this week to deliver up the balance.
correspondent of the Times from that place,
says


"Capt. Underwood has'displayed great energy
and promptness and receives the heartfelt hanks
of all His little command will give good ac-
count of themselves, if worse comes to worse
and so will we all. If we must go in here,
surrounded by hostile Indians and cut ot from
all the world besides, We will make it day to
date from ~
Year: 1861

Nav God save the Union! God grant It may stand,
The pride Of our people, the boast of our land,
Still still mid the storm may our banner float free
Unrent and unriven DER land and DER sea.
May God save the Unionl We trust in its might
In The time OF the tempest, in fear and In Aght,
Well fail not, well faint not II still IN the sky
We can see all the stars In the azure field fly
May God save the Unionl-the red white and blue,
Keep our States still united the dreary day through
Let the stars tell the tale Of the glorious past
To bind US In Union, forever to last.


May God save the Union! still, still may It stand,
Upheld by the prayers Of the patriot bandl
To cement 1t, our fathers epsanguined the sod,
To keep 1t we kneel to merciful God.
Year: 1861

About two weeks since the wife of a
Sacramento street merchant, whose resi-
dence is in Stockton street, was suddenly
awaked, late in the night, by footsteps IN
her bedroom, aud the next moment the
lipht of dark lantern flooded her face,
SO near that she could almost feel the
heat and hear the suppressed breathing
of the intruder. She was entirely alone
Her husband had gone to Sacramento
two days before, anu the only person in
the house beside herself was a servant
girl, who slept IN the story beneath
She comprehended all. The house had
been entered by burglars, who knew Of
the absence of the husband, aud the per-
son who held the lantern was probably
armed and prepared to silence the first
attempt at alarm with the stroke of a
knife or chilly" Her presence OF mind
did not forsake her. 1t doubtless requires
resignation and fortitude in q woman to
witness, or listen to, without scream or
expostulation, the ransackiug of her re-
positories of laces, aud the appropriation
of her iewelry aud other valuables; but
the lady very nationally deemed her life
OF more consideration than all the laces
and diamonds in the world, and without
thinking Of what the rascals would help
themselves to, or what leave as worth.
less, she closed her eyes and awaited the
result.


The light was withdrawn from her face
and she heard the opening Of drawers
the rustling of silks, the picking of locks
and occasionally low whisper Of surprise
or disappointment. Then there was
silence for minute--it seemed an houi
to her--and soft footstep approached
the bed, and the glare of the lantern feI
upon her face. Through the closed lid
OF her eyes she saw the light, but remain
ed calm aud motionless in its scrutinizlul
rays, fearful that the least movemen
might imperil her life. What a momen
of suspense The light was removed
from her face, and sho felt that some on
was leaning against the bed. Still sh
remained motionless--nowm more through
feeling of terror than the coancil o
policy. Nor did she stir when the warn


breath Of the burglar touched her check
Year: 1861

PAIN AND DEATf.-It is a comfort 10
know that insects lave no nerves OF sen
sation. The idea that every insect aud
reptile, and even the niyriads OF animal
cuie that we are Obliged to crush aud
destroy day by dy, suffer pain, Is terri
bic one. The poets have taught us the
idea it is left to narturalists to set US
right ...t,


Insects may be cut and pulled to pieces
without giving any indication OF pain.
When they lose leg or two, they go
about their business without seeming to
mind il at all Cut a wasp ia two, 30
that his throax is separated from hls
stomach aud abdomen, and he walks
about merrily, and eats with an unusual
y good appetIte.-In fact, as hls food
passes through at once, it gives him no
inconvenience, and he can eat any guam
tIty The enjoyment does not last very
long, because the process OF nutrition can
not go on without the organs OF dlsges
ton; but Mr.. Wasp does not appear to
suffer IN the least


Insects, IN certain cases, show muscu'



OF pain. We know that there may be the
most spasmodic action in the human
body without the least suffering. Some
years ago we knew of little boy whose
lower extremities were thrown into spasms
by an injury to the spine. The little iel'
low had no feeling below the point OF IN
jury, aud was greatly amused to lie and
see himself kick. SO the convulslve
spasms of men who are hanged are no
proof OF PAIN. When the neck is broken,
there can be no pain below tho point Of
dislocation. When the neck is not brok-
Ell, the pressure of blood on the brain
produces insensibility almost instantly.
All men who have recovered from hang
ing, after it was supposed they were dead,
testify to its painness When men die
slowly, and with strong muscular cantrac-
tions, there is probably no suffering.
Year: 1861

EE-Our young friend, Harry Turn,
recently married his cousin of the same
name When interrogated as to why be
did SO, he replied that it had always been
maxim of his that zone good Turn de-
serves another" and he had acted accor-
dinghy.
Year: 1861

Cart. GRAVES, while drilling with the
officers. on last Thursday. met with serious
accident. which hes confined him TO his bed.
His horse fell and caught his ley. the horse
failing on his leg and sprsining his ankle very
bad. We hope 10 see the Captain sronnd soon
and ready for duty. He is good drill master
which can easily be sseo by his Company
which are second TO none 10 the Barracks.
Year: 1861

A SUBSTITUTE FOR LEATHER.-There has
been received at the Clothing Bereau il
Richmond, about 5000 pairs Of shoes. the
upper parts Of which are made Of superior
canvas, so prepared as to be imperyious to
water. We understand that they are very
comfortable and durable shoes. As leather
Is both scarce and high, we have no doubt
that shoes of this description will. if they
are found to answer good purpose, be very
generally worn.
Year: 1861


To TIE FRIENDS AID PATRONS OF THE MoUNrAIN MEs-


sENGER


AS you aware from reports already circulated
concerning the recent conlagration at La Porte,
were great losers by that calamity, which has cast
gloomy shadow over the prospects of our hitherto
prosperous and fourishing Town. We were heavy suf
ferers, because we lost everyhng-type presses, fix
tures, furniture and building. Merely few relics
left us of what Of the most complete printing
establishments in the interior of the State. 1t is
determination to lose time in starting in bus
mess in the community which has appreciated our Ia
Dor sufficient to crown our former efforts with
cess Gratitude for past favors alone should prompt
US to the undertaking. We respectfully solicit your
active co-operatiqn, that We may soon present you
our humble Sheet unimpaired in its appearance and
the essential requirements for its usefulness But we
would, unassuminey, solicit those who can, without
detrment 10 their own interests, extend us her pat
ronage, to do upon this OCCASION liberal recep
ton of advertising and advance subscriptions, with
the of the partial insurance held upon former
office, is all we need to establish the MESSENGER
upon basis of permanent utility. Trusting, there
fore, that you will promptly acQuesce with US in this
proposition, we promise the fe-appearance of the
paper within very few weeks. One member of our
firm is now on the way the Bay for the purchase of
solicitation of the renewal of your patronage.


Respectfully


La Porte, July 31st, 1861.
Year: 1861

The Dock.-There were but three or four
vessels i'll the Dock yesterday and the day be-
fore. We learned, however, that there was
for the waters to subside. 1t will crafty
everybody to know that several oyster boats
are on the way hither.
Year: 1861

y. X. r. R.-For the first time since the
late slide ON the York River Railroad. near
this city, the trains came through Yesterday
The travel, however, was not interru pied, as
carriages were brought into requisition TO
convey passengers to and from the place where
the obstruction was
Year: 1861

Dacotah Is not a Territory under Con-
gressional organization. Arizona is prob
ably included in the population Of New
Mexico. The Western States proper will
have within three votes Of one-tbird Of the
entire representation. The steady eumuIa-
ton Of political power towards the western
portion Of the Union, is a matter Of special
qualification, as it Is the most conservative
IN sentiment Of any section Of the country.
Portland Adrertiser.
Year: 1861

FEEDING PouLTRY.-Professor Gregory,
Of Aberdeen, in letter to friend, OBJ
serves: As | suppose you keep poultry. !
may tell you that it has been ascertaiued
that II you mix with their food quantity
Of egg gshells or chalk, which they eat
greedily, they will lay twice or thrice as
many eggs as before. A well fed fowl is
disposed to lay a large number of eggs, but
cannot do so without the material Of the
she'll, however nourishiug in other respects
the food may be; indeed fowl fed on food
and water, free from carbonate Of lime and
not finding any in the soil, or in the shape
of mortar. which they often eat Oh the
walls, would lay no eggs at all with the best
will in the world.
Year: 1861

Day before yesterday, as the story goes, de-
voted member of the - Church, and most
devout Union man, attended divine worship,
according TO bis invariable custom; but the wea-
ther being warm and oppressive, the worthy
citizen fell asleep in his pew during the early
part Of the service.


He slumbcred pleasantly, and just before the
service began, the choir and congregation sang
patriotic hymn that filled the sIeeper's mind
with love Of country that could not be resisted.
The text was, "And what think ye of Christie
repeated emphatca!iy several times by the min
ISter.


This appeal to the slumbere- was TOO direct
and his thoughts becoming confused in his half
wakelul, dreaming state, he forget where
he was, and the exact nature Of the question,
and responded so loudly and distinctly that he
could be heard through half Of the church:


"Thnk7 think and know he's all right;
he's for the Union all the time"


The effect OF this unexpected and altogether
secular utterance upon the pous brothers and sis
terS may be better iancled than related.
Year: 1861

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County of Cass.-ss.
y At session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Friday the first day of March, in
the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty
one. Present-Clifford Shanahan, Judge of Pro-
bate. la the matter of the estate of Christman
Kern, deceased: On reading and filing the petition
duly verified of Henry w. Bly,. praying for license
to sell real estate of said deceased. -s--r'


Thereupon it Is ordered, that Saturday, the
thirteenth day of April next, at ten O'clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for The hearing of said pc
ttion and that the heirs at law of said deceased,
and all other persons interested in said estate are
required to appear at session of said court then
to be holden at the Probate Office in Cassapolis and
show cause, if any there be, why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted.


And it is further ordered, that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
of the pendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass fol-
four successive weeks previous to said day of hear
ing. .I s. t y. SHANAHAN,


"a true copy1 Judge of Probate.


March l, 1851 march7-46w4
Year: 1861

THE RIGHT SoRT.-A party of some seven
ty-fve immigrants arrived in this city yes
terday morning from Pennsylvania, on
the way to their new homes in the South
part of this county. Another large compa-
ny from the same quarter is expected dai-
ly These are the right sort of people, as
they are honest, industrious, good citizens,
and while they will add much to the wealth
of the country will do no little in that
| line for themselves. We welcome them
/ among u.s.
Year: 1861

The BOARD OF MANAGERS of the County
Agricultural Society, at their meeting this
week, partly revised the premium list for
the current year, and then adjourned for
four weeks. The present Board are active,
energetic men, and are determined to
make our next County Fair the best one
in the State We have no doubt they will
succeed


1t is in contemplation, we understand, to
have an exhibition OF flowers, fruit, &c,
some time in June next, to be called the
"Strawberry Exhibition this we regard
as an excellent move.
Year: 1861

GREAT REDUCTIoN.-See Blacks "Onion
Seed advertisement We raised q fine
lot from that kind Of seed, last year, sown
broadcast on new breaking. Every year
won't do as well, but It's worth trying
Sow early
Year: 1861

INFORMATION WATERLOO Phoebe, girl
about IS years old, taken in November last
from the Home of the Friendless' in
Chicago, by farmer near Ottawa. She
had hazel eyes, black short hair and was
rather good looking Had on a red calico
dress, brown hood and cape. Any infor-
nation as to where she may be found will
be literally paid for if left at this Office
Year: 1861

THE ExPUNGING PRoJEcT.-The Marysville
Appeal takes our Broad street neighbor to
task for its remarks on the proposed coope-
ration of the Republican Legislators with
the Anti-Lecompten Democrats in expung-
lag from the journals of the Legislature the
resolutions condemnatory of Broderick,
passed in 1859. In the main, we agree with
the article of our MarysviIle cotemporary,
but we radically differ with it on the prop
esition to mutilate the journals Not for
the advantage of any party, or to crafty
any set of men would we alter the record
as it stands. The proceeding is not without
precedent in the doings of the American
Senate, but nevertheless, we insist that the
Legislature of California has no more right
to erase resolution rejecting upon SEN
ator of the United States than to blot out
the resolution declaratory of the innocence
OF COL Whitman on trial for impeach-
ment; no more right than to put US down
for having supported an infamous bill, when





posed to it. 1t is the boldest and most bare
faced assumption for parliamentary body
to mutilate the record of its predecessors.
If there is anything disgraceful on the
journals, let it stand to testify to the Dis
grace of the actors. After Legislatures do
not blot out the disgrace by blotting out
the record of it. They ought not to attempt
1t. 1t is mutilating the written history of
the State. The Constitution provides that
the Houses shall keep records of their pro-
ceedings. What for ITO be defaced by their
successors? The object is that the record
may be preserved, not destroyed. There is
no power granted any where for one Legis-
lature to change the record Of its predeces-
sors. The spirit of the Constitution and
common justice forbid it.


If the present or any subsequent Legis-
lature wishes to make amends to the shade
of Broderick for injustice done to Broderick
living, there is proper mode. They can
resolve, re-resolve and yet resolve again,
and spread the whole upon their journals
They can declare their predecessors to have
been unwise, impolite AID unjust, and there
will be none to dispute their right to do so,
and few to question their Judgment. But
the Vandal spirit that would demolish the
proud triumphs of barbaric act to wreak
revenge on a conquered race, or to crafty
religious, or partisan fanaticism, is not to
he commended. The Alexandrian library
contained much that was doubtless scanda-
lous. yet damned be he who burned it.
Year: 1861

Secession has taken one more step--an
important step. We did not think it possi-
bic, but it is done. South Carolina holds
possession of Fort Moultrie and Castle
Pinckney in Charleston harbor. Major An
derson, after vainly imploring Buchanan to
send him more men to maintain his posi-
| ton, spiked his cannon and retired to Fort
/ Sumpter, which is considered an almost i'm
pregnable point. The militia of South
Carolina now occupy the places recently
evacuated by the handful of U. S. troops,
and the reasonable palmetto flag now
shamelessly floats over fortresses that ought
to have been defended to the last


James Buchanan has impeached himself
before the American people. His conduct
has been such that every true American
execrates him, and will do so forever
While American history shall live among
the records of nations James Buchanan and
Benedict Arnold will be remembered and
hated and cursed. The latter had sense
of shame, for he plotted in secret. The
former, with brazen impunity, openly
gives aid and comfort to the enemies of his
country, violates his solemn oath, sets at
nought the laws of the land, and prostitutes
the moral and political virtue of the gov
ernment


Not long since his Secretary of War sent
dewn seventy thousand stand of arms to
Charleston. The symptoms of insurrcction
were strong in that quarter at the tune. No
seventy thousand troops were 20 be marched
to that point. What were the arms sent to
that infected section for? The question is
answered, that it was an old order Why
then was it not countermanded 1t
would seem that none but traitor would
send arms to region where insurrection
was rife, without sending men to use them
The President designed dispatching no SOL
diers to use the arms. He did not send the
necessary aid when demanded by the mill
tary commandant in Charleston harbor-
But after putting the seventy thousand arms
belonging to the government under cover,
he pusilanimously allows the secessionists
to take them without putting forth even the
smallest effort to protect the munitions of
war belonging to..he nation.


With these facts before the American peo-
pie it is impossible for them to believe 9TH
erwise than that the President is in rapport
with the rebels and traitors lie stands
convicted of perjury and treason at the bar
of public opinion, and no act of his car
wipe away the damnabe STAIN A brand
more indellible than that on Cain is fixed
upon him which rcmotest time cannot efface.
An ong men of all parties here a halter is
freely spoken OF as the just reward of such
conduct. Thanks to the patriotic people
of the Union the reign of treason is but
little more than sixweeks longer. Another
era is dawning, and all patriotic eyes look
anxiously for the sun-break of a more glo-
rious day
Year: 1861

RATE LEAVING THE SHIP.-The proyerb
of rats leaving a sinking ship is strihingly
exemplifed in the desertion of the Cabinet
of Buchanan. The Administration is about
sinking beneath the contempt of the Amer
ican people, and three of the Cabinet have
made haste to leave the rotten hulk before
it disappears for ever. Cass, Cobb and
Floyd have deserted in the time of sore dis
tress, leaving the old Public Functionary
with nobody to help him in the hour of
need. 1t must be doleful state of affairs
which would compel these Office holders to
let go the public udder. 1t is the worst
looking feature Of the times.
Year: 1861

The MosT IMPORTANT RULE IN SHOOTING
RIFLE.-In shooting rife, if you press
the trigger gradually, SO as not to know
the precise second when the piece is to be
discharged, you will avoid the nervous
start which is the most common GAUGE Of
failure to hit the mark.
Year: 1861

TALKING SENsE.-Col Baker recently paid
visit to Springfield. In replying to a COM
plimentary address the Col. took occasion
to express his devotion to the Union, and
his want of sympathy with the project of
Pacific Republic.
Year: 1861

JAPANESE MANUFAcrUREs.-Broom from,
Japan are the latest novelty. They are made
from some coarse grass, which grows in the
swamps, and have the appearance of thick hair
They are bound with coils of copper, and to all
appearance must be very serviceable. The han
die is of bamboo.
Year: 1861

THE WORLD MovEs.-The latest news from
China is the most important that ever came
from that Empire. 1t is no less than the
fall of Pekin, the Imperial Capital, and the
entrance of the French and English armies
into it. The Emp'r 'ror fed o'Tarta lea i g
his palace in the hands of the Allies. Since
the Tartar dynasty begun no event of equal
Importance has happened in the Celestial
Kingdom, The exclusiveness of the great
Asiatic Empire is now completely broken
down.
Year: 1861

An IMPOSSIBLE CoNQuEsr.-The Duke of
Malakolf is to have one hundred thousand
dollars year as Governor Of Algeria, which,
added to lis salary as Marshal, Senator,
Member Of tic Council of Regency will
constitute an income from the State Treasury
of one hundred and sxty-two thousand dol
lars year. But the Duke cannot obtain the
consent of his young wife to accompany him
in his Algerine exile, and she is fitting up the
handsome resd ence in the Avenue Montagne
given her 10y the Empress at the time of her
marriage, as a permanent residence during
the Governors absence. The Governor was
complaining, some time ago, to the Emperor,
that he could not induce his wife to 90 with
him to Algeria, when his Majesty said to him,
laughingly, "That'sit; you can take sebas-
topol, Dake, but you cannot conquer wo-
man
Year: 1861

A WIFE ORDERED OUT IN THE SoUTH-A
Miss White, says the Harrisburg Telegraph,
who was married to a gentleman from Mis-
sissipp a few days since, and accompanied
her husband to that State which she intend
ed making her future residence, returned to
Harrisburg on Tuesday afternoon, being or
dered to leave the Southern domain at GER
tain date, before the expiration of ten hours.
1t seems that she made a free use of her
Northern sentiments. What was done with
the husband W did not learn.