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Year: 1861

IL As a specimen Of the progress of New York
toward the Partisan style Of doing things, we no.
tice the fact, that the police of that city few
nights since broke up "Dfag'' ball there The
Il is attended by a number Of depraved men who
have dressed themselves in ladies' clothes Those
who were present on the occasion mentioned were
attired In gorgeous style. They wore the most
costly silks and satins, and had their volsminous
curls and other feminine adornments. Some Of
them were covered with jewelry. One man had
on at least 500. worth Of diamonds. Five females
and seven males were arrested and held to bail
Year: 1861

The NEW RsUTR FOR CoTToN.-The Buffalo
Republic says:


''For the last three days there have been sent
Last, from Buffalo In Bosten, on an average twenty
car loads Of cotton per day, or eighteen thousand
bales In that time, and still II comes. Thirty
bales, or about seven tons and a half weight, was
readily put In each in car This is the com pressed
cotton, as formerly only about twenty or twenty
three bales were all that could be stored in car
The price for carrying this cotton from Memphis
to Boston Is about 81 so per bale Of five hundred
pounds. This is cheaper than II can be shipped
down the Mississippi to New Orleans, and thence
by vessel, and the difference Of time Is about
thirty days in favor Of the northern route. Ii
comes to Cincinnati by river, and then by rail all
all the way by rail, but the rates this are little
higher. For the four months up to the first Of
February, the New York Central carried from the
Bridge and Buffalo Z $50 bales, and in February
about 3 coo. This month, from present appear
ances, they will do the largest business they
did,
Year: 1861

IDA team loaded with six thousand pounds
of powder attempted TO cross the railway near
Auburn, Me-, lately and got stuck midway. The
rapidly approaching, but he had gone too FAR
with bis team to think Of backing of, and to sue
ceed In clearing the track In time to prevent a
horrible catastrophe seemed equally doubtful;
but putting whip 70 his horses he managed 10
cross the rails barely In time 10 allow the fire
iunged engine . free track with not an inch to
spare!
Year: 1861

Bubbles" of the California
Eta, furnishes that psper, under
the head of sNotes and Cogita-
tions," with the following:


I begin to believe nowadays
money makes the man, and dress
the gentleman.


I begin to believe that the purse
is more potent than the sword
and the pen together.


I begin to believe that those
who sin the most during the week
are the most devout upon Sun
days.


1 begin to believe that honesty
is the best policy-to speculate
with until you gain everybody's s
confidence; then line your pock-
cts.
Year: 1861

A good story is told concerning the
writing of certain railroad manager.
He had written to man on the route,
notifying him to remove a barn, which
in some manner incommoded the road,
under penalty Of prosecution. The
threatened. J. individual was unable to
read any part of the letter but the sig
nature, but took it to be free pass on
the road, and used it for couple OF
wears as such, none of the conductors
being able to to dispute his interpreta-
ton.
Year: 1861

I begin to believe in humbug-
ging the people out Of their dol
lars. It is neither stealing nor
begging; and those who are hum
bugged have themselves to blame.


begin to believe that man was
not made to enjoy life, put keep
himself miserable in the pursuit
and the possession of riches.


1 begin to believe that the su-
rest remedy for hard times and a
tight money market is an extrava
giant expenditure on the part of
individuals-to keep the money
moving.


I begin to believe that none but
knaves are qualified to hold office
under the Government-with the
exception of a few natural born
fools and lunatics.


I begin to believe that piano
forts are more necessary in fami
ly than meat and potatoes.


I begin to believe that a boy
who dosen't swear, smoke and
chew tobacco, may be very good
boy.
Year: 1861

were entitled to be mustered out On that
day at tie place where they were mug
tered in-Keokuk Three or four days
before the battle, Gen. Lyon told them that
tley-having only the time that would
enable them to reach Keokuk on the f4:h
-wele at liberty to go. They called q
regimenta1 meeting, and to the last man
voted that they would not leave their Gen
eral, no matter how long detained, while
he was in danger of stack from the force
before him. Their loss Of ISL killed and
wounded, shows how faithfully they kep.
their word The gallant State Of Iowa
WILL during this war, deserve many con-
nendatlons such as this noble act Of her
scrs has called forth
Year: 1861

- he truth is precious as il is divine
The truth is precious, because nothing else is
so near man present and future welfare
There is not sim crime, wrong. or bad thinu
in the world, but sweep away the dust Of
earth around il, stands upon lie and
h'sehood is the foundation Of ali evil Sin
came 10 with lie and the devil told our moth
er-as he has told many Of her daughters
sioce--you may sin and not suffer. The ruiz
Of man stands upon le
Year: 1861

WlLMlNGroN-Sunday night. a message
has been received here TO the effect that pro
minent men of the Border States have asked
cessation of hosiilities with the view to plan
compromise
Year: 1861

schNDALoUs TREATHENT OF SoLBILRs.-
Last evening the naval brigade Of this city
was without food, the commanding Officer hsv-
ing received check TO be used for the ensr-
gency, which be found it impossible to get
cashed, although it was Of undoubtsd value
Night was coming on, and there seemed DO
probability Of bis obtaining the required
amount. The clerk OF the purveyor, who has
hitherto supplied the men, utterly refused to
furnish supplies FOR the occasion, or take the
check. Fortunately lady OF this city, pass
ing through Pine street at the time, on learn
ing the facts Immediately advanced from ber
OWE pocket S110. With this sum provisions
were Immediately purchased and sent down to
the brigade. Otherwise they would have left
camp and shifted as well as they could for
themselves IN. 7. Epsniag Post.
Year: 1861

How TO GUARD AGAINST TIE HEAT.-
Take ysrd OF thin white flannel, fold il
together once and draw up one end : ribbon
OF tape may be inserted to draw and tie It
around the neck. This thrown over the cap
or shake, eDd falling behind, completely
shields the head and shoulders from the rays
OF tbs sun. WOODEN is pretersble to llnnen or
cotton, is equally light, costs less than the
former, and is easier washed and kept clean.
Year: 1861

From The London Post, (Palmsutons orgsu,) Oct 30.


If the circular of Mr.. Seward is to be taken as
the deliberate exponent of the intentions and sppre-
tensions Of the Federal Government, we must de-
duct from it two salient facts which invest with an
entirely fresh character the policy of the Cabinet
at Washington. The first unmistskably is that the
recognition of the Southern Confederacy by any of
the maritime powers Of Europe would be regarded
as equivalent to a declaration of war against the
Northern States by the European power so recogS
niziDg the separate Confederation of the South and
the second is that il is from Great Britain st east
as much as from any other power, that such rec-
ognition of Southern independence is apprehended.
If such position on the part of the Cabinet Of
Washington were really practical or pertinent to
the Rfai Of the moment, it would be verify of
being seriously weighed in this country.


To deal, in the frat place, with the former point
Mr.. Seward states that the Southern States, whom
he desgnates as 'rebels" are striving to obtain the
recognition Of their Confederscy by those msratime
Powers which are interested in their commerce and
agriculture. He describes those States, probably
not without truth, as endeavoring to extort such
terms BY starving Europe out Of cotton both for the
sake Of the moral countenanee which their recogni
ten ss an independent Confederation would afford
them in The struggle, aud in the hope Of diVertng
the Federal arms by embroiling the Washington
Government with either England or France. BE
acknowledge indeed, that the danger IN question
s less imminent than it was ct former periods but
be proceeds to declare that t is necessary to take
Year: 1861

From the Manchester Guardian Cotton spnners' organ


Lord Pslmerston and his colleagues are evidently
determined that there shall be no reasonable mis-
giving either side Of the Atlantic respecting the
fidelity with which they adhere to their policy of
nonAinterventicn in the American war. We notice
with satisfaction that one member of the Cabinet
after another embraces every suitable opportunity
OF speaking on this point with lsudable emphasis
and precision. Not even the petul8nt tone adopted
towards this country by the organs of the Northern
Government. nor the Indifference to the inccnYeni.
ence and suffering of the world manifested by that
Government in pursuit Of its impossible prof Of
vengeance and ambition, should incline US to forget
for moment that our interference in the quarrel
for the mere purpose Of obtaining the material Of
industry which we greatly need, would be vio
latiOn Of the most clearly established right, and
precedent Of most disastrous tendency for the whole
civilized world. Speaking for the district in which
the pressure caused by the civil war is most keenly
felt, believe the Duke of Argyll may safely rely
the good sense and public principle of the Eng
ish people to support the Government in refusing
to be tempted to break the blockade Of the South
ern ports. Whether be is equally sure of concur.i
il the plea Of excuse, If not Of Justification
for the conduct Of the Northern States, which he
insinustes, is another question. For our own part
we must confess to considerably more diflcIlFy in
following him.


The Lord Privy Seal urges, and even puts him !
Year: 1861

Many people like newspapers, but few
preserve them; yet the most interesting read
ing imaginable is file OF old newspapers.
1t brings up the very age, with all its hustle
and every day affairs, and marks its genius
and its spirit more than the most elaborate
description of the historian. Who can take
up paper of half a century back, without
the thought that almost every name there
printed is now cut upon tombstone at the
head of an epitaph!
Year: 1861

He who is passionate aud hasty, is gener-
ally honest 1t is of the old, cool and un
impassioned hypocrite, that you should be
watchful There is no deception in a bull
dog: it is the sneakiug cur that bites when
the back is turned
Year: 1861

QUEEN VICTORIA PEoUEIARILY GRATEFUL.
Queen Victoria, in grateful remembrance Of
the escape of the Prince Oonsort from the
dangerous accident which befel him during
the recent visit of the Queen to Coburg, has
forwarded sum of money which is to be
devoted toward the foundation Of charita-
BILE institution in that place.
Year: 1861

10 assist in promoting the object of this
call, the independent and political press eff the
state are requested to give it at least one in
sertion In their columns, and, if they favor it,
70 give their influence in its behalf
Year: 1861

10 the Hon. Court Of Sessions in and for YlJa


County, California


The Grand Jury called for this Term, beg leave
mast respectfully to present the following report:


We have made as thorough an examination of
the county property in this city, together with
the bridges, books of officers, &c, as we have
deemed 1t necessary, and have also fully examined
every criminal case brought before us, and give
the following as the result of our labors;


We have found ten indictments, as follows l
for murder, for mayhem, for assault with in
tent to murder, for grand larceny, ! for bur
gl,rv.


In the case ofthe People VS.. - West. we have
not found sufficient cause to hold him for trial.
HOSPITAL.


From personal examination by almost the
entire Jury, we are very happy to report the
County Hospital in Il most hourlshng condition.
Everything about the buildings, both inside and
out, is in very clean and sweet state The
grounds around the buildings are in good state
Of cultivation, and are producing good crop of
vegetables, beside portion nearest to the build
ing, for the growing of ornamental trees and
flowers.


We find "a patients in the Hospital at this time,
the most Of whom are improving; and from a
thorough personal conversation with almost all of
them, we learn that their wants are most kindly
| and bounteousy provided for ; that the County
Physician is very attentive to all their wants, and
visits them two or three times day. Also, that
the Warden and family and their assistants are
very attentive and kind, We would remark that
the improvement acknowledged by almost'all the
patients in the Hospital, speaks for ITSELF as to the
capabilities and attention of Physician, Warden,
and all connected with the Hospital.


We find the following list of patients, with their
diseases time in Hospital, condition, &C., in the
Year: 1861

# some Provost hars11al OF the
Federal Army in and about Washington,
were commanded to seize and hang up,
after drum-head trial, the author
G. authors Of the wiltuIly false dis
patches like that one, not long since, relat-
ing to the affair at Eewall's Point, and that
one, yesterday, setting forth the particulars
Of victory over the rebels at Great Beth
e, the latter OF which Was sent all over
Tie North, and everywhere believed-the
satisfaction Of people he1eaway would be
complete. It is difficult to account for the
mischieyous inclination which could de-
Iberately invent such story as that by
which the North was yesterday agi-
lated, and it is hard to believe that the
numerous reporters for the press, in Wash
ington, could be deluded by the lie after
it was set ahoal when at the War
Department, right under their noses, the
Etory could be affirmed or denied, as
The truth might demand. Of a verify,
The Office Of the Provost Marshhl should
be exercised


The dispatches received here yesterday
in relation to second affair at Great Beth
el, were Notwithstanding more: Else
where we have made a brief comment on
the facility with which the rebels lie by
telegraph. We have no more to say. If
they can exceed in that line the manufac-
ture,s of news who appear to be clustered
about Washington, they will do well.
Year: 1861

around the Stars and Stripes. to crush ut
tcrly this accursed attempt to plant mon.
archial institutions, privileged classes, and
o military dcspotism On q portion Of the
territory Of the United States. The lovers
of Liberty want no such neighbors on this
continent They, would rather endure
famine and plague and drench the land IN
blood, thnn permit this Upas tree to take
rost and spread its poisonous branches in
the free winds Of their country.
Year: 1861

y Tho secession organs say that none OF
the Southern States can be brought back in
,a the Union against the will OF their peo-
pic. We don't propose that they shall be.
Several of them were taken out (if they are
out) against their peoples will. and We want
them to come hack in accordance with it.
Louisville Journal.
Year: 1861

BODIES IN SPIRITs.-The following story of
picked corpse is from the ObserOer:


1t is not generally known that at Coppet,
on the Lake of Geneva, the residence of the
late Madame de Stael, and her father aud
mother, the celebrated Monsieur and Mad
anne Neeker, the latter are not there buried,
but preserved in a huge vat of spirits of
wine, The curious, and they are not few,
rush there to see this most painful as well
as disagreeable of sights. 1t was so much
the desire of Monsieur Neeker that he and
his wife should be picked in this strange
manner, that, fearing his own family might
not carry out his wishes he, left certain
sum to be paid yearly to the town, for the
supply of certain quantity OF spirits of
wine for that purpose. The vat is placed in
the grounds close to the house, and partially
hidden by trees which his grandson, Mon
sieur le Baron de Stael, has planted around
il. hrt so


We can beat this story, says the Observer.
A stoTskeeper over in Brooklyn went to the
West Indies with his wife, who was an in
valid. She died there. He brought her
bone in cask of spirits; buried her In
Greenwood, and sold the spirits to his Gus.
tomers They liked the liquor well enough,
and he, being worthy church member aud
good citizen, never thought there was any
thing out of the way in thus disppeipg of the
spirit when the body Was out ofit. = oh
Year: 1861

HEcKER JAEGER REGIMENT learn that
the outfit Of the Hecker Jaeger Regiment
were to be shipped last night, and Supervisor
Ihroop Of the County Committee goes to Al
ton to-day to see to the proper distribution,
Year: 1861

FLUID EXTRACT OF MAGNEsIA-SoUIPEs
says that certain person engaged in the
healing ant, called on one of our Druggists
to procure the Fluid Extract of Magnesia," :"
an article, as we are informed, not yet dis


covered by the manufacturers of quack pam
Year: 1861

MODIFICATION OF THE TARIFF.-For the pro-
lection of the sugar interest IN Louisiana a duty
of "A per cent. IS levied on foreign sugar. In
view of the secession of Louisiana a proposition
has been sent to Congress from New York, to
repeal the duty on sugar. Such step taken by
Congress would have crushing effect on the
Louisiana sugar raisers, and would be just re-
quita to the people of that State for their disloy
alty-Nevada Journal.
Year: 1861

NyHThe HYDRAULIC Press OFFICE has
been removed to the second story of the
brick Building occupied by Frank Smith as
hardware, stove and tin store. Entrance
from Main street, outside.
Year: 1861

GooD.-The Assembly has ordered to its en-
grossment bill repeating the act creating an
Inspector of Beef and Pork. This is almost
tantamount to its passage, and is one good thing
(and we believe the first, of a general nature)
which has been done in the way of legislation.
Year: 1861

"While the very name of South Carolina will
create distrust in the minds of those who hear
it uttered that of Maj. Anderson will be engraved
indelibly upon the hearts of those who love and
revere uur great republic and its free institu-
tionS."
Year: 1861

Its not surprising that Senator Critten-
den expresses regret at the tone Of the
Speeches Of the President elect, for, if they
mean anything, they mean war, and cannot
but seriously impede the pacifcation now
going on.
Year: 1861

Resolved, That we are in favor Of maintain
ing the Federal Constitution, the integrity of
the Union, and the enforcement of the laws of
the land, first, last and alsrags- that in the
dismembernent of our Government, there is
not, in our opinion, any justifabe cause but
believe and assert that if any wrongs exist
against the constitutional rights of any portion
of our Republic, having the sanction of the
American people or any portion thereof, the
remedy lies within the Union, under the Con
stitution, and through the laws made in pur-
suance thereof


vention the right of secession of any State
does not exist by virtue of the Constitution, or
otherwise, and that it rs assumption of unwar-
ranted power, disloyal in its nature, and rebel
lious in its character.


Resolved, That the first and highest ale
glance of every American citizen is due to the
National Government. and that State allegl-
ance is subordinate thereto.


Resolved, That although we do utterly re-
pudiate the anti-Denrocratic principles enunci-
ated in the Chicago platform, and will by no
means commit ourselves TO the future policy of
the Republican party, yet in the opinion of
this Convention, the National Government in
its efforts to keep possession of the Federal
property protect the Capital of the Nation,
and to enforce tie laws OF the land, is exerci-
sing power warranted by the Constitution, and
that the same is deserving the sanction OF
every American citizen.


Resolved, That it is the duty of California
to stand by the Federal Government, to remain
firm and loyal 10 the Union, and that we re-
gard all movements TO divert her sons from
this duty to the National Government, either
in forming a Pacific Republic or maintaining
a position of neutralityys~as acts meriting the
condemnation of every lover of his country.


On motion of Hon. John Lambert, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted


Resolved, That we are opposed to ony war
of aggression between the American people,
coming from what quarter it may.
Year: 1861

We have always held and maintained that
the National Democracy OF our State and
County should not fuse with any party, who
would not subscribe to and abide by its broad
and liberal principles. Our State Central
Committee, which recently met in San Fran
cisco, laid down a basis upon which all Union
loving patriots and Democrats could consistent
ly meet and stand, and do battle for the
Constitution and the maintenance Of our
cherished Government. But it appears that
the Call and invitation were UNDECIDED by the
Breckinrdgers; they refused to meet with US
in our primary meetings and at the polls. but
held their own meetings and polls with an
odious Non-coercion test, to all participants,
and a virtual prohibition to all unconditional
Union men, Then was it not an act of super
orogation and folly for the seeding Convention
which met here on the 6th inst. to attempt any
fusion with us, and especially so after that had
met in Convention, elected and sent delegates
to State Convention and made all the ar
rangements of determined opposition? Was
it not, too an acknowledgment of their errors
and conscious weakness before the people p
Was their spoils-seeking proffer to fuse with
the true Democracy not promptly dealt with
by the Convention, so that the people cannot
be deceived? ? Does it not show that the true
Union Democracy have no afinities with q
party containing within its membership so
many who are against their Government and
Constitution, and for the rebel traitors of the
seeding States We say, once for all, that
the Union men are not to be deceived by the
adoption of resolutions, when the ACTION of
those who were afraid to reject them, conclu-
sively showed to any observer, that there was
no good faith in them, and that they heartily
despised the very sentiments contained in
them.
Year: 1861

The FOURTH OF July CELEBRATION The
citizens of Oroville are making extensive ar
raBgements for a Grand Celebration on the
coming anniversary of American Independence
An grafton will be delivered by Mr.. A. Ii.
BALDWIN, of Downieville, who, as an orator
stands second to none in the State And q
poem will be delivered by Mr.. GARNHAM, a
well known citizen of this County The SER
vices of the Forbestown Brass Band have been
secured for the occasion, and nothing will be
left undone, TO make the celebration the most
brilliant affair ever witnessed in Butte County
A free Barbecue will be held at some conven-
lent place near the town, and all are invited to
be present. A building will be erected in or
near town, large and commodious, where a
ball will be given in the evening. The price
OF admittance to which, will be barely enough
defray the actual expenses


The public are most cordially invited to at
tend, and partake of the hosbitalities offered
by our citizens, and aid by their presence in
making the occasion what it is intended TO be,
worthy of the time and the day.
Year: 1861

We take pleasure in presenting to the Union
Democracy of our County, the candidates
chosen by the Convention for the various
County Offices to be filed at the annual elec
tion in September next.
Year: 1861

OF Dogtown is the candidate for Sheriff
He is an old resident of the county, fully quail
ifed for the position, and will receive loyal
support from the people. He is all right on
the main issues of the day, and can't be beat
en- for the Office.
Year: 1861

Is the nominee for Recorder. He has grown
up to manhood in this county, ard has faithfully
filled many important stations in her Offices
lie is worthy of the place, and deserves the
support of the people. He is strong Union
man
Year: 1861

Candidate for the Office of District Attorney,
is good lawyer, and no doubt will prove q
strong coercionst in the discharge of his official
duties. He is strong Union man, and will
be elected