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Year: 1861

The fremcn, fully uniformed and
equipped, sailed forth into the street,
on last Saturday evening, with their
engine, and proceeded to the river to
exercise themselves, after which they
marched about the city. and made
tracks down Edwards street, at a
exiting rate, leading many to sup
pose that that there was something
ahead" and for ought we know there
was, but as we were strictly watched
by our Captain, we could not break
ranks, therefore, dear reader you arc
left in the dark, about it.
Year: 1861

We are sorry to hear of the burn
ing of Nh NIB. Wisenor's residence
a mile or so above our city on the riv-
er. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of negro. Mr.. w.
had his foot sli lightly burned.
Year: 1861

Those friendly to our undertaking, who
may hear of any local, or other items. that
will prove of interest to our readers, will
favor us by handing in the same at the Office


the News.
Year: 1861

A New ERA-Before another issue of our
paper His Imbecility will have vacated the
Presidential chair, and man of tried in
tegrity, unsullied honor, undoubted pru-
dence and ability succeeded him. On Mon
day next Abraham Lincoln, called from the
peaceful pursuits of private life, like an
other Cincinnatus, by his countrymen, to
assume the highest position in tho world,
enters upon the discharge of his high du-
ties as President of these United States. A
more gloomy period never intervened in
American history. The duties of Presi-
dent are manifold and arduous at best. In
the present crisis they are doubly so, re-
quiring the utmost powers of endurance,
extreme patience and assiduity, great intel
Iect and unbafiled Judgment. We have the
has all the high intellectual, moral and
physical qualities for the crisis he is called
to meet. Since his election his course has
been such that the most cynical could find
in him nothing at which to cavil, and great
as was the estimation in which he was held
by the American people before his election,
he has risen vastly since.


The times are critical, the signs omin-
GUS of evil. The spirit of discord and de-
struction is abroad; but we have cause fer
congratulation that man of character is
about to head the Nation. a moral sup
port will be given the government it has
not had for wears. If the Union shall go
to wreck it will not be the fault of its Chief
Magistrate, and if it shall happily weather
the storm as we do not doubt it will; the
prudent counsels of Abraham Lincoln will
go far to produce the glorious result, and
and at the close of four years service he
will receive and deserve the plaudits of an
an entire people.
Year: 1861

NEGROES IN Nsw YeRK.-The last census
shows there are 1881 cofored persons in
New York city. But thirty-two of these
are married to white persons, and not one
case occurs of marriage between a white
man and black woman. OF the thirty-two
cases Of intermarriage, but one northern
woman has married colored husband,
while two cases occur of southern born
women marrying blacks and all the remain
ing cases are foreigners, save one, who was
born on the sea.


During the late canvass few unprinci-
Piled sheets in this State published pretend
ed cases of intermarriages between whites
and blacks in the northern states, ana en-
deavored to show thereby that such were
the legitimate fruits of Repubiicanism car
ried out, and that the north was debased.
The census of New York city which is prob
ably fair criterion of the north exhibits
the fact that out of the few southern born
women in that city compared with the



have married negroes as of the latter, and
but three cases occur in all. We do not
produce these facts to disparage the women
of the south, but to show that so far as
amalgamation of the races is concerned the
north, judging by the facts produced, is as
clear of the imputation as possible. When
two or three journals We might name, in
this State, shall publish hereafter amalga-
nation items, for political purposes, it will
be we'll for them, for the sake of truth and
honesty, to examine the record. Such items
have done much to create a feeling of con-
tempt in the people from one section against
those of the other, the practical results of
which are now being felt in q discordant
Union.
Year: 1861

THE SURVEYOR GENERALS Report for
1860 gives the valuation of property in this
county for the last year at S578,os5 less
than the year previous, according to the re-
port of the County Assessor.


1t will be recolected that Attorney Cen
eral Wallace gave his opinion to the As
SCISSOR of this County that capital invested
in mining claims might be taxed. Acting
upon this opinion: he capital invested in
mining claims in this county was assessed
in 1853. 1t having been determined by
competent authority that such property
was not subject to taxation, the Assessor
ceased to assess it in 1860. The apparent
decrease in the value of property in Nevada
county, is not real. On the contrary. prop
erty in the county is gradually increasing
Year: 1861

hereby give notice that l am about to make
an application for the Post Office in this city, and
if successful, intend to keep the office open from
61s to o'clock p. NJ. for the accommodation of
working men like myself s IT. n ATES -


Nevada Dec q, 1850.
Year: 1861

THE South CAROLINA War TAx-The burden
of taxation which is to be imposed upon the
people of South Carolina, to provide means for
carrying on its war against the Union, is sufi-
GENTLY heavy Here are some Of the items.
Year: 1861

The MAN WITH SNAKE IN HIS HAT.-Dr.
Dixon in the N. Y. Scalpel, states that a
gentleman of the highest veracity related
to him the following snake story, which
beats anything we have read lately:


Going into public ordinary for his din
ner, be was surprised to observe the extra
care with which gentleman who took the
seat opposite him, took off his hat; he turned
his head as nearly upside down as possible
without breaking his neck; then placing his
hand over the inside of the hat, he again
turned 1t, and received its carefully guard
ed contents, concealed by his pocket hand
kerChief in his hand; then gently laying the
back of his hand on the cushion, he slid the
bat and its contents of, and commenced
dinner. The attention of my friend was ir-
resistibly directed towards the hat; and his
surprise greatly increased, the reader may
we'll imagine, on observing the head of o
sizable snake thrust out aud look sharply
about him.


The gentleman perceiving the discovery,
addressed him, "My dear sir, was in hopes
10 have dined alone, and not to annoy any
one with my poor pet. Allow me to ex'
plain: he is perfectly harmless; only COM
mon black snake. / was advised to carry
him on my head for rheumatism; have
done 90 for few weeks, and am cured
vosiGively cured from most agOnizing
Year: 1861

malady. dare not yet part With him; the
memory of my sufferings is too vivid; all
my care is to avoid discovery, and treat my
pet as well as possible III bis irksome con-
fnement. feed hh'on milk and eggs.
and he dOes not seem TO suffer. Pardon me
for the annoyance--lyou have my story. It
is true. am thankful 10 the iuformer for
my cure, and to you for your courtesy in
not leaving your dinner in disgust."
Year: 1861

INSANITY IN SAN FRANCISCO AT San Fran
cisco, on Thursday. o man named Harper,
aged about thirty years. went to the City
Hall and approached the Chief Of Police with
the ayowed intention Of taking his life. lie
imagined that the Chief had influenced his
employers to discharge him. Upon investi
cation it was found that he was insane, and
had become so within few days past while
employed as cook in a restaurant A large
bowie knife was taken from him He wat
ordered to Stockton. He would give no ac-
count of himself On the same day, little
girl named Augusta Ropp, whose parents re
side at San Francisco, was examined in that
city, found to be insane and ordered to Stock.
ton. She is only nine years Of age, but her
malady is of a type which renders her dang
erous companion.
Year: 1861

BEACn's GRAPEs.-G. IL. Beach has our
thanks for an immense bunch of grapes
which he kindly presented us last evening.
They were of the Bishop" variety, as large
and finely favored as any we ever saw on
exhibition at any of the fairs Beach has
more of them, at his fruit and confectionery
store, on D street opposite the old Post Office
building
Year: 1861

A State Convention was held at Montpelier,


last week, called by the Republican State Com
mittee, for the purpose Of nominating State Of
6cers. The nominations we gave in our last is'
sue, but we went to press too carly to enable US
to furnish any details of the doings of the Con-
yen,ion. The Convention was largely attended,
and although as might be expected in so large
an assembly, there were evidently "a diversity Of
views entertained by different individuals on
political measures of minor consequences, there
was evidently great unanimlty OF feeling IN
attachment to country, and the rcsoluto pur-
nos, to defend our Government against the
murderous attacks of the traitors now In arms
AGAINST it We think none will question the
true patriotism of Vermont, IN this national cri-
sis. and the stand she now takes for the defence
of the country is no sudden impulse, but the
stern development of patriotism which has


natural and sturdy growth among these green


hills 1t seems to grow with the growth and
strengthen with the strength of all genuine


yermon,ers There may be one reason for this,


in the physical features of our State,-the bold
Year: 1861

and diversified scenery, with its lofty hills and
mountain crags, is, of all others, the place
for the homes of patriotism, whether it be
among the mountains Of Switzerland, or those
of New England.


We suppose that the Democrats and Repub-
lcans still retain the party views which are
known to be peculiar to each, but they all unite
to defend the Country and sustain the Govern
ment-their union is against rebellion, and its
suppression is IA subject su vast and vital to the
country, that it may we'll absorb the attention
of all, until the traitors receive their merited
punishment. The unanimity Of Vermont in
this respect, seems to excite the suspicious and
fears of some who have long worked with com
mendable zeal TO serve their country and their
party, but we have good reasons for gratitude
that men of different political parties lore their
country, and will not shrink from her defense at
the cost Of blood and treasure. 1t is wrong
and bigoted idea for any professed Christian of
one denomination to conclude that there are no
Christians save those who belong to his church,
and embrace his own peculiar theological views ;
so we should not infer that any one political
party are the only true patriots of the country,
and the more patriots we have in the various
political parties the better. Different demon
nations Of professcd Christians may and should
unite their strength against the common foe,
and make their mutual contributions to send the
light of the Bible to those who dwell in dark
ness, and they may do this and still be known
as different denominations, whose views may
differ in some respects. So undcr like circum-
stances for the accomplishment Of certain ends
vital to national exis enoe and prosperity, DIFF
f.rent political parties may we'll unite in sym
pathy and action. If all are dictated by the
spirit of true patriotism rather than selfish pas
sion, we need not fear for the results.
Year: 1861

A Bethel chaplain said in one of the
prayer meetings that the Lord is pouring out
his Spirit on the Pensacola station in a most
remarkable manner There is a genuine and
true revival spirit on several of our ships Of
war.


A chaplain said he had been commissioned
to cne of the hardest regiments, and yet he
found sixty pious young men among them a
noble little church they were.


Another said that in his regiment every
fifth man was professor Of religion, and they
we're by no means slow to let their position be
known to their fellow soldiers.


Another chaplain said the Colonel cons
mauding his regiment had given special orders
to enlist no young man in the regiment, who
vas not possessed ofa good moral character.
He was devoted Christian himself, and he
had sought earnestly to draw TO his regiment
the pous young men Of the city, and he had
succeeded in getting large number Of pious
men into his regiment. Now there will be
earnest efforts made to win those to Christ,
who have no saving interest in Him. For
this end daily evening prayer meetings have
been established. Why may we not have u
revival in camp and in the tented field as well
as anywhere else? Why not pray for daily
refrcshngs from or high, as we'll on the march
as anywhere else? Who does not remember
the brave Havelock, and his men? Who
does not remember the noble Capt Hedley
Wears He hoped our army would be full
of such men, Notes Of the Neao York Daaly
Prayer Meeting.
Year: 1861

There is general anxiety among all class
es, in this portion Of the country, to do some
thing for our national defense in this time of
rebellion and peril. The women of Vermont,
as we'll as in other sections, are not wanting
in substantial exhibitions of genuine patriot
ism in The liberal provisions they are making
to supply our soldiers with needed articles for
their comfort, while in active service for our
country. Some have cheerfully offered their
aid as nurses, and more would do so, if their
iabors in this department were demanded. In
seasons of national trial and conflict women
can do much to sustain the cause of patriot
ism, and keep up the vigorous pulsations Of
national lille. An exchange gives the follow
ing practical suggestions upon the subject,
which we commend to the attention Of those
worthy women who would help save the
country:


Most effectively can woman work at home.
War has its burdens, its dangers, Its trials,


Tor others than those who 90 to the tented field.
Ii long it shall last, it will seriously affect
business and property, and in lis onward course
will crush those who may not be within sight
or sound of g listening bayonets or laundering
cannon. Every discerning woman can see
the anxiety that burdens the community. We
do not care to say now all that is in our mind
on this topic; but we will say, in the fewest
words, that IN time of war, every man S in
come will be less, and every mans taxes and
expenditures will be more. Now, if women
will do anything Tor their country, let them
not run wild in demonstration and subscrip-
tions of doubtful utility; i'll thinking only OF
nurses in the army, or in any outward action
that may be we'll enough in itself, and needed
in its place; but let every one 60 to husband
or father, and ask--how is this war to affect
you? Can [ do anything to relieve you in
your labors, Or in your troubles? They will
find, perhaps, that there are enemies to COM
bat near at hand there are failing hearts and
weak hands that need encour4ge cement by their
own 6resides-there is something to do at
lone. Many a man is beoeath clouds, doubts
and burdens, of which he has not whispered
to his own wife, aud conceals from his own
child, h ping that to morrow will be better
than to-day, and the cup will pass from him.
But let all know this-that it war continues,
every family dependent on income from prop
crty, will have fewer and smaller receipts
every man in business will find it harder to
collect his dues and pay his notes; and every
one looking to the labor of his hands for sup
port will have less to do and smaller pay for
doing that little; and therefore one and all
must centrive some means of living that will
meet the new condition Of things. If any wo-
man, therefore asks-what she can do in this
great national trial we reply-you can know
the exact pecunary condition ofthose to whom
you look for money; and then you may see
Year: 1861

way This is not an occasion for petty divisions
among the people. Enlarged and enlightened
views should predominate now, and after the noble
work Of erecting ourselves into the high position
Of a sovereign State shall have been accomplished
we will find ample time and numerous occasions
for the settlement Of all minor differences OF opn-
ion Our opinion, therefore, is, that the question
oil State government, or no State government,
should be tested singly and alone; that It should
not be encumbcred with side Issues, that can have
no pertlnency whatever to the proper determine
ton Of tho question. The minds Of the people
should be left free and unlettered from the ember
rassmenss which would inevitably Follow the com
mDgling Of irrelevant matters with those which
legitmately belong to a discussion Of the propr
ETY. impropriaty Of the suggestion which the Le-
gslature has under consideration


If our prominent men concur in the views above
humbly suggested, many impedments to the forma-
tion of unpreiudiccd opinion among the masses Of
the people will be avoided, and probably, many dis
scnsions and chickering's will be suppressed that
might otherwise exert baneful influence upon the
aggregate of public sentiment May it not be
hoped that the desired harmony in this behalf viii
prevail and that all things will move along smooth
y until a final decision shall have been made by
the voice oithe people, expressed in their soyol-
egn capacity.
Year: 1861

The proposition which has been originated in
the Legislative Assembly, looking to the CstsO
lishment Of a State Government, to supercado our
present imperfect and unsatisfactory system is one
that interests oil classes of urcitzens and should
receive at their hands an impartial consideration.
III ia no way connected with the fortunes Of any
party, nor should it be viewed as party question
The magnitude Of the interest involved raises it
high above and far superior to any question Of
party politics that may now divide the TeJple 1.-THE
project shall succeed and the machinery Of State
Government is put in operation, there will be
abundance of margin within which party men and
politicians can exercise themselves, and advocate
their peculiar notions Of policy, and support their
favorites for various Offices, The adoption Of a
Constitution will have the effect of giving the vo-
ters wider range in the selection of public SER
wants, and clothe them with full power to declare
who shall, and who shall not, fll all the various
positions, from the office Of Governor down to the
most insignificant placeman in the new Common
wealth In this regard the power Of the people
will be unlimited, and in the exercise of that pow
er it will be therown fault il they do not select
men for office who will have the most watchful care
for the welfare of the State,


For the time being, then, would i not be acting
the part Of wisdom to disregard party questions
to let them rest, whilst we are engaged in the de-
termination Of other matters that are to have SO
momentous bearing upon our future wealY II
certainly would, and wethink every true patriot
every man who has an eye single to the pros
perity Of hs country, will look at it in the same
Year: 1861

The indications now are that there will beyond
doubt be dissolution Of the Union. The with
drawal Of South Carolina clearly foreshadowS what
will be the course Of other Southern States which
have not been behind her in expressing their dis
satisfaction at the election Of Mr.. Lincoln anil the
notification Of the Fugitive Slave Law by many Of
the Free States. In all probability the next mail
will bring US adyces which will announce the Sc
cession Of Mississippi, Florida, and perhaps Of
Alabama and Texas. In that event, the dssolu-
ton will have been effected beyond remedy, and
the work Of reorganization will be begun without
delay


In the new order Of things, what is to be done
with the Territories belonging to the United
States! This is question easily asked but we
presume will not be answered with equal facility.
What will be their political status is another
proposition that will prove to be diicult 10 solve
unless the members Of the broken up conlederacy
shall, in some legal form agree upon plan for the
disposition Of the public domain and the liquida-
ton Of the national debt. Even in the case Of an
arrangement Of this sort it may well be consider
cd doubtful il, in times Of revolution like this
the destinies Of dependent people, like those OF
Territory can be disposed Of to suit the cOnye'
nence or interest Of States that once acknowledge
ed the supremacy Of the same Constitution that
we acknowledge but that have by their own acts
annulled the Constitution and ceased tJreC1gnize
it as the paramount law. II general breaking
up Of the Government is to be the order Of the
day; il the States exercise their right to resume
their original sovereignty it seems to us that the
oyqaai,ed Territories will be entitled to assume
an Independent position, and decide for themselves
what Is best to be done to secure for them future
tranquility and prosperity.


IT, on the other hand, the withdrawal Of six or
seven States shall not produce an overthrow Of
the Constitution il the remaining twenty-five or
six States shall remain faithful to the original
compact, then it is clear to our mind that the
Territories will be, in duty bound to continue in
their present condition until they shall be formally
admitted as States, the same as th0y would have
been had there been no secession.


Whilst it is incumbent upon every good citizen
ia reflect seriously upon the condition in which he
finds his beloved country now paced and to have
anxiety for the future oihis Territory it is at this
time premature to be deysing schemes for the
regulation of Territorial affairs. "SuIlicent TO the
day is the evil thereof" ard twill be time enough
lorus to put our house in order when the deyel-
opments shall have been made sufficiently clear to
enable us to act with a clear understanding Of all
our rights. Precptate movements may involve
US in difficulties from which it will not be easy to
extricate ourselves A prudent delay can work
no prejudice to our rights or interests, but may
greatly facilitate US in the consummatlon of what
ever policy it may be though advisable to adopt il
The circumstances should be such as to require u.
to enter upon new career.
Year: 1861

By the subjoined letter, which we find In the
Texas Stats Gazette it will be seen that our mel.
ghbors in Northern Texas are subjected to "a much
annoyance from the red skins as arc our own
people.
Year: 1861

Unconvertcd." Cowper is dead, but the
golden apples" are still as fresh as when
newly gathered in the " silver basket of the
Olney Hymns. Eliot is dead, but the mis-
sisionary enterprise is young. Henry Mar
tyn is dead, but who can count the apostolic
spirits who, phoenix-wise, have started from
his funeral pile? Howard is Dead but mod
ern philanthropy is only commencing lis ca
reer. Raikes is dead, but the Sabbath
schools 60 on. Wilberforce is dead, but the
Negro will find for ages protector in his
memory.


And though you, Christian brother, may
not occupy place Of prominence, you may
fill place of usefulness. If not cedar of
the mountainyou may be q cedar of the VALE
Seek clear understanding of Scriptural
truth Be fully persuaded in your mind
See to it that a living Savior be indeed the
sun of your affections and the centre of your
desires. Cultivate a strenuous piety. Alike
combat intellectual laziness and spiritual
lcthargy. Be ready for every good work
Be ready to give reason for the hope that is
in you. And pray that the Lord would
maintain you ever ready for His providential
will. Instead of yielding to every passing
influence, seek character so consistent, so
meekly resolute, so cheerlully devout, that
sin will find no sanction in your silence, and
irreligion no excuse in your gloom. And
more especially among your familiar friends
and in your house at home strive to walk
wisely in perfect way. Begin and end the
day with God. Let salt season your speech,
and let Christian elevation pervade your de-
meanor. Let the peace of God rule in your
heart, and let its power at once to strengthen
and soften be seen in that majestic principle
with which worldliness dares not to tamper,
and that continual bcnignity which makes even
worldlness wistful. And thus, when you
yourself grow here no longer, even the ire
ligious will think of something very lofty and
lovely when they thind of you.