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Year: 1863

Wc sec that John T. Lindsay, who, during
the Last fills CANVASS claimed to be as good
war man as there was In the State, has been
making speech in the Legislature in which
he comes out u full ledged advocate Of peace,
and anti.war man. The Springfield Journal
says the ayowal Of his position was broad and
unqualified. It was his firm conviction that
"the Union cannot be preserved By carrying
on hostile war.'' His opposition to the war
was not based on the Emancipation Proclama-
ton, but to the war as such--to any var for
the preservation Of the Union.


In this WY these fellows hare swind1ed the
people. Lindsay aud those Of his political
stripe in the Legislature claim to represents a
majority Of the people Of Illinois. That they
do not, may be ascertained from the fact that
on the stump Lindsay dnrcd bs nothing but q
war man. He claimed to be better war man
than his opponent. He had made war
speeches. He had given a son to the war.
Now he is against the war, and clalms to
represent the views Of the minority Of the
electors of his district Bah! If he should
only carry such duplicity as he has practiced
in his politics into his business transactions,
he would soon find himself In the clutches Of
the law for violating the statute in relation to
false prctences.
Year: 1863

TT The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Times says Gen. Burnside, with
great magnanimity, offers to resume the COM
mand Of his old corps, aud fight under
Hooker. BE positively asserts TINT he will
not remain in the service without D aeommand,
holding it to bo the duty Of every man
holding commission tog give his time and
energies to the cause Of the Government. He
is greatly surprised and alarmed Mt the threat
ening posture Of the Democratic party III the
North, and, Without vigorous and successful
action by the Government, apprehcnds that
We may have formidable fire in the rear.
Year: 1863

What 8 very great sum is a billion It
is million of millions. A million seems
large encugh-but million Of millions
low long do you suppose it would take to
count it2 A mill which makes one hun
dred pins a minute, it keeps to work night
and day would only make ffty-tWo mill
lions five hundred and nins-six thousand
pins a year-and at that rate the mill must
work twenty thousand years without stop
ping q single moment. in order to turn out
billion of pinsl 1t is beyond our reach
to conceive it-snd yet a billion Of years
shall hsue gone, eternity will seem to hsve
just begun. How important then is the
question, Where shall spend eterniiy2"
Year: 1863

II We may credit the Plain Dealer, the
Democracy have st length sn opportunity
to "drsw political lines without involving
any question Of politics" q The masses
Of the people do not believe in this cru.
sade against the industrial system Of q
portion Of the country"


The Democracy, having been utterly
routed from ore end Of the land to the
other, they now have an opportunity to be
true ID their old instincts Of fealty to
slavery. Ignoring the desperate nsCessi-
ties Of the Republic, whiek made it necss-
ssry to strike boldly at the very heart Of
the Rebellion; and forgetting, or being
Wilfully blind to the power Of the Presi-
dent ss Comnsnder-in-C Chief to issue his
PrOolamAtion5 having keeaer sympathies
with the men who have wrought ali this
woe than with the poor whites Of the South,
the Democracy are about 70 inaugurate 3
campaign whose bsttle.ery is to be The
Union and Slavery )" The Constitution
and Slavery" We pity the blindness
which has SO little insight inlO the spirit
Of this grest struggle. The people have
pronounced Judgment upon the cause Of
.Ae war. 1t is doomed in the irrevooable
decree Of Providence and impOtent is The
petty might of men to stay what God has
ordsiLed shall come to pass. II any pOlit-
ical party wishes to be buried in an ever
lasting grave of infsmy, let it come before
the people with a proposition to close up
this war by admitting the rebel States
into the Union with their peculiar institu-
tion. Let its cry be Hslavery and the
Uniony1i and it will have still mightier
expression of denunciatiOn from this
great Commonwealth.


The proposed amnesty of the President
is not for tbs rebel slavehOlding leaders.
They are but small portion Of the South.
Consider this statement, furnished by that
bitter rebel, De Bow:
Year: 1863

'Tls said that absence conquers love,
But D believe il not So
I've tried, alas, its power to prove,
But thou srt not forgot.
Lady, though fate has bid US part,
Yet still thou art as dear,
As fixed in this devoted heart
As when elasped thee here.
! plunge into the busy crowd
And smile to hear thy name,
And yet as If thought aloud,
They knew me still the same
And when the wine-cup passes round
toast some other fair,
But when ask my heart the sound,
Thy name is echoed there.
And when some other name learn
And Try to whisper love,
Still will my heart to thee return,
Like the returning dove
In vain I never can forget,


And would not be forgot
For / must bear the same regret,
Whate' er may be my lot.
Zen as the wounded bird will seek
Its faTorite bower to die,
So, Lady, would hear thee speak,
And yield my parting sigh.
lis said that absence conquers ioVe,
Rut o believe il not;
I've tried, alas its power 10 prove,
Bns thou art not forgot.
Year: 1863

TIE FIRE this morning about two o'clock,
whose wild alarun walked many of our ciu-
Esns, was in small frame building at the
foot ofseneos Street Hill, on the edge of the
canal. It was used by the stOne-cuttsrs there
in connection th their work. The origin
of the ire is unknown. Steamers / and
were promptly on hand and the FIRE s1tin-
guished. The wind was high and had the
fire. got any hsadwsy it would have been inn
possible ts stay its progress. But as 1t was
the damage done was very slight.
Year: 1863

IT is beautiful saying of somebody
that gratitude is the music of the hear
when its chords are swept by the gentle
breeze Of kindness" Many hearts, how
ever, might as we'll be strung with bed
cord for all the music Of gratitude thai
ever comes from them.
Year: 1863

TRINITY INDIANs.-We are informed that
the Indian hostilities in Trinity county are
becoming really alarming, and calls loudly
for immediate succor from the State author.
tiles. 1t is credably reported that the Klam-
ath and Hoopa Valley tribes have combined
and laid waste the Trinity river country toe
within five miles. of Big Flat, and that they
are said to be three thousand strong. These
red devils must be stopped in their mad ca
reer of murder and destruction, and it is time
the Governor gave some heed to the repeated
call of the citizens of Trinity county for as,
sistance. Let call be made at once for the
independent companies in this district, and
let them proceed to the scenes of these out
RACES and chastise these enemies of civiliza,
ton in such manner as to insure their good
behavior hereafter.
Year: 1863

coNcERr.-The Shasta Musical Circle
composed of a number of young land hand
somel ladies and gentlemen of this town
will give concert at Excelsior Hall
on Wednesday evening next. An agreeable
and pleasant evenings entertainment is
promised, and of course everybody viii be
present
Year: 1863

NEw LANDLORD Cooper has leased
the Whiskytown Hotel, and is to be found at
any time of the night or day-Sundays not
excepted-ready and willing to make every
body around him comfortable Sam loves
good cheer himself, which is a sure guaran-
tee tha, his table will be we'll supplied with
everything in the market. We wish him
success
Year: 1863

THE ALLEGED CArrURE OF HELENA.-Tbe re-
ported capture by the rebels Of the town Of
Helena, and the hanging by them Of negro
regiment, with all its white officers, is, we ina
gine, canard Had the telegram stated that
all the officers of the captured regiment had
been hung we might have placed some credence
in the report but we cannot for one moment
believe that the Southerners would hang q
thousand negroes, worth at this time from If
teen hundred to two thousand dollars piece.
The report, which first appeared in the Rich
mond papers, is entirely without foundation, as
we should ere this have had confirmation of the
news through other sources.
Year: 1863

THERE IS NOTHING whatever in the
political character or career of Charles
Brown of New Jersey, to commend him
to the confidence or support of the free
and intelligent voters of Delaware. He
is copperhead of the rankest kind. He
endorses the criminal course of the traitor,
Nallandigham, and had he lived in Ohio,
would have voted for tn at banished cul-
prit for Governor. lie is in sympathy
with drunken Salisbury, and would sup
port all the erratic whiskyisms of that
copperhead, in Congress. Such man
cannot, will not receive the support of the
loyal men of Delaware.
Year: 1863

Mr.. Charles Brown refuses to stand on
the platform of the whole Union. He is
satisfied with local Goothold on a see
tional raft. lie spurns all platforms but
the platform of Delaware copperheadism.
Upon that he wonld run the nation to
ruin, and tear its historic banner into
shreds 10 please traitors A man of his
age 10 be in sympathy with the enc.
mics Of the Union to assist in its down
fall; to lend his enfeebled strength to the
destruction Of this great temple of
Liberty only think of it. a man of
nearly seventy years, willing to undertake
the job of assassnating his country, for
the modest sum of $4,000 per annum, to be
paid to him out of the treasury of that
bleeding, mangled country at whose throat
he holds the knife |
Year: 1863

ADJuTANT GENERAL HARRINGTON ad-
dressed an immense Union meeting at
Camden, New Jersey, few days ago.
The spirit of liberty is abroad in the land,
and nothing less than its entire recognition
throughout the Republic will satisfy the
people. TO the work then, men of Della
ware. The old aagthough dyed in blood
is still our flag, our country's glorious
banner. 1t must, it will triumph over
treason and rebellion
Year: 1863

THESE ARE No ordinary times The
present is u period of intense activity
and swift thought, There is work for
every man, woman and child to do. The
moments are big with results There can
be no such thing as neutrality, or indilIer-
ence to passing events. The workshop,
the Press, the Bar, the Bench, the Pulpit
all have a duty to perform to their coun-
try. He who does not now make what
ever of influence or power he may possess
felt, in what sphere or vocation soeyer he
may be, leads but an aimless life, and
wastes the free air of heaven which he
breathes. The times are pregnant with
the issues of national life and death, and
We unto that man, or that people, who,
standing in the midst of these gigantic
heart-throbbings of an Empire in tribua-
ton, does not step forward to the front
and put his hand, aud bend his energies,
and give all his talents, time and influence
to the cause of Justice, Right and Truth,
as it has been vouchsafed TO us under the
free laws of this glorious American Union.
Year: 1863

OuR BRANpYwINE Hundred friends must
not forget the Union Meeting to be held in
Weldon's woods tomorrow. Let the watch
fires he lighted and kept burning in that old
Hundred, until Copperhcad treason shall be
cllectualy consumed in the glorious heat of
the still more glorious and earnest patriot
ism of the people, who, loving their native
land, are ready TO make any sacrifice ard
endure any hardship that will secure the old
Tag and all the blessings which it symbol
ses, to their latest posterity forever. The
country demands working patriotism and
united energy. Brandywine Hundred is
equal to the demand, and, rising above all
party considerations, will unitedly respond
to the call of our bleeding and imperlled
Union
Year: 1863

NEUTRALITY in these days, is treason


Any man having his senses bout him
and capable offorming an Or dinnry judg-
ment upon passing matters, who tells


US that in this contest for the life of the
nation he is neutral, is an enemy to his
country, and foe to the progress of
civilization. Charles Brown is such a
man. lie boldly declares that he knows
no National platform, and of course cares
Tor no National renown for the Union.
Should he be sent to Congress he will
vote in accordance with the narrow yiows
of neutrality he now entertains and his
country will suffer by his baseness. Della
ware isn't yet ready for such perfdy.
Year: 1863

IN CONTRAST with the contemplate and
pusillanmous position now occupied by
Charles Brown Of New Jersey, before the
people Of this State, how noble and inspi-
ring is the dignided stand taken by the
Union candidate, Hon. n. b. SMrHgRs. lie
loves his country, its past greatness, and its
present glory, and is willing to work and
make sacrifice TO preserve its honor, and
maintain its integrity. Looking up from
the narrow limit Of party associations and
ties, he sees the nations cause expanding in
u broader field, clustered about with dangers
and trials lie hears the storm Of battle
and feels the shock OF arms as it sweeps over
the face of our once peaceful land and
rushes TO the rescue in the terrible struggle.
ii stops not to inquire whether this man or
that man is at the helm, it is enough for him
to know that traitors are at the heart of his
country, seeking to destroy it and, ener-
gized by that patriotic devotion to the Union
which has characterized all his past life, he
strikes for the right and battles against trea.
son and traitors.
Year: 1863

THE CoPrERHEAps are never so happy as
when they hear of defeat of the Union
arms, and wholesale slaughter of the ULon
forces in battle. 1t is easy TO see-by look
ing into their lacJs-when the national cause
has met with reverse. They show their
teeth and grin like monkies, rs they run to
and fro rubbing their hands in very joy, and
congratuating each other on the prospect
of the destruction Of the Union. These are
the men who have set up MIR. Brown of New
Jersey as fit person TO represent them in
Congress. They want tool and toady TO
play the hypocrte at Washington by dece-
wing the Union men of Delaware, while he
works and uses his influence for the interests
OF the jeff. Davis conspiracy and they fnd
in Mr.. Brown just the man for the occasion.
The people, however, want an honest, high.
minded, capable man to represent them
they do not desire to pick up the besmeared,
superanuuated, low priced olal stuff from
rcunsylyania's table Of Copperhead corrup-
tion and political rascalty. They look for
higher, nober, purer intellect and heart
therefore they have chosen NATHANIEL b.
SmrHERs, an incorruptible native born Della
warean and patriot to lead them on to vic
tory. And he will do il
Year: 1863

II the traffic in November and December shall
equal that of the same period last year (and much
larger receipts are expected), the company will
be able to pay dividend out Of the earnings Of the
current half year Of three per cent on the first
preferred shares, which amount to IS ,l05 ,3S4, as
appears by the last annual report Of the company.


The movements Of dry goods at the port Of
New York for the week ending November s, 1868,
Year: 1863

Tho national administration intends dis.
posing Of the mines OF California, Oregon
and Nevada territory in some form TO real.
iEe revenue, is a fixed fact. We have been
favored BY friends with extracts from two
letters which we invite the attention Of tho
people Of the State of California, which are
all either directly or indirectly interested in
all that concerns the mines. The action of
the national administration in the Almaden
case, is alone sufficient proof Of tho designs
Of the administration. 1t may be that no
further action will be taken until after our
election, but then tho work Of seizure in
some form will certainly commence. BY
reference to these extracts the reader will
see that the leading republicans are implor-
ing the President to save them from total
defeat in the fall by seiziug the mines Of CAL
ifoania, Oregon and Nevada as revenue
measure, and one which they hope will en-.
able the administration to relieve the people
of those States of the burthen of taxation
now oppresssing them. 1t is contended that
California and Oregon have but few voters,
and that it is better to lose their support.
by the seizure Of the mines, than to be de-
feated in nearly all of the other States. It
is contended, too. that the mines are tha
property of the nation, and that those now
in possession of them have no more right to
them than the people of the States now
grooming under burthens of taxation, and
that, therefore, the mines of the Pacific
country should be so disposed of as to re-
lieve, as far as possible. those who never have
and never expect benefit for them in any
other form. The influences which have
been at work are powerful, and we fear have
not been exerted in vain. We commend
the extracts appended to the careful consd.
Grafton Of the State Of California.


EXTRACT Of q letter dated New York, June 2s, 6al


81 have conversed freely with the gentle.
man named in your letter. They have full
onfidence in the statements contained ip the
certificates endorsed, and also in your own
judgment, but they believe that the national
administration will have to appropriate tho
mines OF California. Oregon and Nevada tor.
ritory, so as to derive revenue from lhem.
The people on this side are heavily taxed,
and the administration must either lessen
these burthens or suffer defeat in tho fall.
know that influential friends Of the admin
istration have been urging the measure and
now regard it rs determined upon. This Of
course has bad influence on our minin
stocks"


Extract Of letter dated Philadelphia, July g. '631


"The people of the northern and eastern
States, now heavily taxed, hope soon to be
relieved from a sale OF the mines of the Pacific
country. great ehorn is making by lead'
ing friends Of the administration, 10 favor Of
this measure as one that will enable the next
Congress to reduce taxation"


Sacramento Republican.
Year: 1863

PRoposED BARBEcUE.-We understand
that it is proposed within two or three weeks
to get up grand democratic barbecue in
this vicinity, probably at or near Folsom, and
that a conference Of the committees ofSacra-
mento, Amador, Ell Dorado and Calaveras,
will soon be called to decide upon the mat
ter. The locality would be an excellent one
for the purpose, and demonstration of the
kind could not fail to have a good effect in
this part Of the state-Sacrament Repu6l.
Year: 1863

INDIAN TROUBLES IN BUrrE.-The Marysvillc
Appeal of July Goth, has the following: A pro-
clamation had been issued, threatening all Indians
who did not come in by Saturday night and de-
liver themselves up, with determination. One
hundred and three came in to Chico on Saturday
morning. and expressed willingness to be put in
charge of the SubIndian Agent The body of
the second Lewis boy had been found at the foot
Of precipice over which he had been thrown by
his captors. The girl captured made her escape
by a shrewd piece of strategy for one 80 young.
The party of Indians who captured her, nine in
number, killed an OK and when they came to the
foot of high hill the girl pretended to be entire
ly exhausted and unable to walk any further
She asked them to let her lie on the ground till
they carried the OK up the hill and then carry
her up. They went on with their burden, leaving
her and when they had nearly reached the top
Of the hill. she sprang up and ran with all her
might. They pursued her, and she only eluded
them by crawling into the thickest chapparal
when they passed near her, and running when
they Disappeared. When she finally reached a
grim field and left the chapparal, they SAW and
followed her till the workmen in the field. who
ran toward the girl when they heard her call, saw
them. They then turned and disappeared in the
chapparal, and the girl was safe.
Year: 1863

The man who did not think it respectful
to bring up his children to work has just
heard from his three sons. One Of them
was driver on canal, another had been
taken up as vagrant, and the third had
gone to apublic institution, TO learn the shoe
business under keeper.
Year: 1863

SOUND DocTRINE.-The New York Journal of
Commerce we'll puts the matter thus:


We sustain our Government because it is free
Government, intended to make men free. and to
pcrpeuate liberty. Why then incur the fearful
danger of destroying all that We contend for
"Any means to save the Union" says the ardent
patriot But is there no limit! Let us see Ii
to save" the Union" we must make monarchy
| an autocracy, to last ten or twenty years, with
the dim hope Of reducing it to republic after
ward shall we do that? No replies the Ameri-
can. What then? If to save the Union we must
sacrifice present comfort. present wealth. life that
we love, sons that are the.hOpes of existence.
all the rightest dreams of our past years, shall
we do thatf Yes-a thousand times yes? But
shall we sacrifice the principle of liberty in the
vain hope of saving liberty? No.


The distinction is u visible one. We cannot,
we must not give up liberty to save liberty. But
we are told that it is nothing to give up tempo
rarily. 20 we only save it perpetualy afterward.
Who insures its safety? Who guarantees that the
sacrifice shall be only temporary? All experience
forbids to trust the assul ance. The guarantee of
no mere men is sufficient to make the iice
safe All history tells us that when men give up
liberty for an hour they are years in reganng it.
if they ever wholly recover its blessing.


But when the will of any one man, or of any
body of men, transcends the law, and imposes
burdens, restraints or penalties that are not law
full then it is no longer our law that weighs on
us, no longer our Government that has its hand
upon us, and liberty is danger To require the
people to submit to any such arbitrary exercise
of power is to require them to yield self-govern-
ment for absolutism !; and though a thousand
voices promise that the sacrifice should only he
temporary it is impossible to believe them. Just
So in all history, liberty has pcrished and repub-
| lies have vanished from among governments.