smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1861

thousand dollars by having it secreed upon the person
Of lady who accompanied him.


Some Of the Mississippi planters are Plowing up their
Gotten and putting in corn be estimates that about one
fourth more corn than usual is planned this season
Cutting off the supplies at Cairo he is will canse
great suffering Corn now commands than one
dollar per bushe in the interior of Mississippi, and
through that region as well as in Texas provisions
already scarce. The people begin to complain Of this
and very desirous of having Cairo taken at once
they think this can very easily be donel, that their
usual supplies may recoumence. The young crops
look we'll but the Doessant rains excite fears that tho
wheat and oats will be destroyed by rust.


The negroes everywhere are growing arrogant, and
exciting suspicion. They believe that they will soon
be released from bondage; and some already demand
wages Of their masters. An old slave remarked TO
my informant: I'VE shall all be free very soon and
get along here better than the whites, because
we know how 10 work" Patrol and police forces are
being increased four or FIVE fold and the report of
gun at night, Invariably excites apprehensions.
Year: 1861

plow, go to the workshop, stand behind the
counter, enlist as o private in the volunteer
infantry or cavalry, or even deck-hand on
steamboat, or maD the brakes on q railway train.
Take your chances for position and ooDsiderat on,
and with good habits, industry and cold water
Diet you will bs somebody if you stay in your
Owo local ty; you will fade from remembrance If
you come here and die in Department.
Year: 1861

BoDr OF An INFANT FoEND.-Coroner
James yesterday held an inquest upon the
body of an infant found buried in a common
candle box, on North Avenue, near Clark
street, North Division. The Jury rendered
verdict to the effect that the child had been Of
premature birth, and came to its death in
manner to the said jury unknown.
Year: 1861

liz NEW QCARTERs-Thep police force Of the
West Division were busy during yesterday and
last evening removing from their close and
confined quarters, over the West Markct, to
their new and commodious apartments in the
western extremity OF the same building. The
new rooms arc supplied with plenty of fresh
air and pure water-wliich necessary concomi-
tants Of comfort and good health were entirely
neglected in their former abode.
Year: 1861

ANOTHER VERsIoN.-The New York cor
respondent of the Union says, he is prepar-
ell to prove that Lola Montez died in the ut
most desltution and mental misery. Hav-
ing given all her property and effects to Mrs.
Buchanan, an early friend, the latter placed
Lola in miserable tenement on Eighteenth
street where she was kicked and starved to
death by an old hag hired to nurse her.
Year: 1861

SENATOR LArHAM-On "Wednesday eve
ming this gentleman made a speech to the
citizens of Auburn. in front of the American
Hotel Dr. j. r. Crandall was selected as
the Chairman Of the meeting, and }. l..
Browne, Secretary. There were from one
hundred and fifty to two hundred persons
present. The speech did not come up to the
expectations of any one, if we can judge by
the expressions of men Of the different par
ties Mr. Latham did not impart to his
aud 'ence any new information; nor did he
tell them that he was a c0ercionlSt or an
anti; and not word did he say about the
letter of consistency" to be found on the
outside of to days Herald. The Senator
reminds us very much of the "ttle joker"
-"now you see him, and now you don't"


Judge Hale followed Mr.. Latham in a
short spec h. The Judge let his hea' ers
know how he stood affected on national af
fairs which is more than could be precisely
understood from the remarks of the Senator


AT the close Of the meeting three rousing
cheers were given for the Union, and three
not so rousng for the Senator
Year: 1861

The Democratic County Central Commit
tee met on Wednesday, and have called
County Convention (for the selection of del
egates to the State Convention, and the nom
ination Of County Ticket) to meet IN Au-
burn on the sth day of June. We call at
tention to the resolutions passed by the
Committee They invite all, who approve
of their spirit, without reference to past POI
lilca divisions, to unite with us in opposir
ton to the radical doctrines of Black Repub.
licanism, and the war policy OF the present
administration. This is common ground,
upon which men who have heretofore differ
ed can meet ard work together. 1t is conn
such will but act together in California in
the present canvass, the Black Republican
party will be overwhelmed with defe t. Let
the people of California declare at the ballot
box in September that they recognize equity
and justice as their guide, as taught by the
Constitution, and demand of the powers at
Washington faithful and strict adherence
to that Constitution in administering the
Government, that all the States may enjoy
that peace and security that our fathers i'm
tended they should derive under that sacred
instrument.


Let us unite as the true Union men, who
respect the laws, support the Constitution,
and who battle against Black Republicanism
and Aboitionism in every shape, as being
dangerous to the peace, prosperity, and the
Union Of the States.
Year: 1861

how many soldiers will it require to hold the
Notifications and Federal property in the several
States? Can this property ever be held again but
by force. Perhaps so-and the developments
brought about by the progress Of time will set
tie the question positively. But | will stop this
rambling and permit destiny to work out its
DrOblem
Year: 1861

We issued no extra last evening
tor the reason tha. the news recei-
we'd, did not amount to any thing,
and further the kilograms did not
come through by the Southern hne'
which leads us to believe that there
is no truth in it. We publish it un-
der the proper head.
Year: 1861

A MuRDER--A Mexican named Domingo
Encino murdered one of his countrymen,
named Marco Bretrona, yesterday, Just before
noon, in this city, in the open street, on
Fourth, above A. The deed was done with a
huge knife, which the murderer plunged into
the right side of his victim, just below the
ribs, causing almost instant death. Encino
was arrested and is in safe keering A Cor
oner's inquest was held. and verdict found
in accordance with the facts above stated
No evidence was produced by the prisoner
in extenuation Of the crime, nor did he MAKE
any statement as to the motive which in
duced its preparation. The killing was dom
in sight of others, but no one was neal
enough to hear any words between The
parties will probably take place this morn
inc
Year: 1861

EDToR DEMOCRAT More than month
ago you called attention to the douglas
Fund" and think it is time some action
should be taken in the matter. | have nc
doubt many of the friends Of the late Stephen
A Douglas in this vicinity, would feel a
pleasure in contributing to this fund. should
an opportunity by offered them. I would
propose, therefore, that such of his friends as
desire to contribute to this object, will leave
their subscriptions at the DEMocRAr Office, on
or before the 10Th day Of November next,
from whence the money can be forwarded to
the Committee having the fund in charge.
Let all who loved the self-sacrafcing Doug.
las, embrace this, the last opportunity to
manifest in a substantial way their unchang-
ing regard. Yours truly,


I
Year: 1861

GENERAL BANKs.-Nery little of "a definite
character has been heard from this officer,
lately. The following is from the Washing
ton correspondence of the New York Even
ing Post, under date Of Sept 10th:


The troops under General Banks, of whom
we have heard very little of late, are in
splendid condition, and ready for instant con-
Aict with the rebels. From gentleman
who has spent several days with General
Banks | learn that the different regiments in
his command are under an excellent disci-
pline, and that 10 part of the Federal army
can surpuss his troops in soldierly qualities
They are well cared for, and in the best spir-
its. Colonel Fletcher Webster's regiment is
one of the best of the division. The head
quarters are in the wild country and Mrs.
Banks shares the tent life of her husband.
and Is in consequence very popular with the
troops. That General Banks manages the
affairs of his department with commendable
secrecy is evident from the different stories
respecting his position which are current
here among intelligent people Some have
it that he is at Sandy Hook, others that he is
at Frederick, and others still that he is Just
opposite Leesburg, near the mouth of the
Monacacy river. 1t is sufficient to state that
he is where he can best watch the movements
of the enemy, and that there need be no fear
for him or the troops under hm-the will
hold their position.
Year: 1861

JoHN H. KINKEAD.-In mentioning the re-
cent failures in this city, we made no mention
of the name of Mr. kinkend, who was one
of the firm of Fall d Co. We learn from
business men of the highest standing in this
community, that when the gentleman referred
to entered that firm some two years ago. he
possessed handsome fortune and that to
the extent Of the whole of it, he has lAbored
to see the creditors of the concern paid. Mr.
Kinkead is a high-minded man, and has the
warm sympathies and confidence Of the solC
business men of this community. lie is pos
sessed of the highest order of business quail
fcations and is confidently expected, by hi
friends here, to rise superior to the reverse'
which he has recently experienced. In what
ever field he may choose to labor, we heartily
join in the general desire that he may abun7
dainty succeed.
Year: 1861

We would call the attention ofJGslees OF the Peace
TO the assortment of Blanks for sale at the DEMOCRAT
Office. They are of the latest and most approved
orms, and will be sold at liberal rates.
Year: 1861

CosT OF CArrLE-The Contra Costa Ga
zette says, during the rast week lot of cat


tie were offered at public sale in that county,
after due notice of the time and place of sale
and forty head of American stock were bid
off at So 10 per head. Their hides and tai
low ought to be worth more than this price.
Year: 1861

RETROSPECT is no pleasure that we
have e, er experienced like childs midsum-
mer holiday The time we mean, when two
or three of lis used to go away to the brook
and take our dinners with us, and come home
at night tired, dirty, happy, scratched be-
yond recognition, with great nosegay,
three little front, and one shoe, the other
having been used for a boat, till it had gone
down, with all hands, out OF soundings.
Year: 1861

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY The Polish shoe


maker came to our office last evening with


tale of attempted robbery He says that as
he was returning from Yuba City last even
ing at about six o'clock. he was stopped, a
short distance beyond the slough, by three
men who demanded his money, telling him
at the same time, that any alarm would cost
him his life. lie told them that he had no
money, which they proceeded to verify by
searching his pockets. They then left him,
proceeding up the hank of the slough, and
lie proceeded to town. His description OF
their hats is, no doubt, very accurate, Foud
may lead to their arrest and conviction. 1t
is: straw hat, white one and a black one.
Year: 1861

We have recently been at Washington
our first visit since the week of Mr.. Lincoln s
inauguration and We can speak knowingly
now Of what we only hoped for, on the 4th
of March. About to leave the country, 1t
was natural that we should DO admitted to n
knowledge Of the action and purposes OF the
Government, which would not have been
necessary or secmly il no such absence was
in contemplation and while the knowledge
thus acquired was intended only to enable US
to discharge more readily duties IN another
sphere, we feel authorized tospcak generally
of what the President has done and what he
is prepared to do. Not called upon to speak,
ir we did no, cordially approve, our course
would be discreet silence but knowing we
have that to say which will afford general
satisfaction, and at the same time be consid.
cred authentic. we hold 1t to beIight to state
certain facts in connection with the Govern.
ment.


In the first place, what was only anticipa-
ton has become demonstrated reality
Abraham Lincoln, to great amiability Of
character and knowledge Of men, unites
self.reliance and 6rmncs to an extent rarely
equallcd. He is. in short, the man for the
crisis; and what the country is deeply inter-
cstcd in knowing, gives tone to the Admin
istration, instead Of being moulded by the
men and circumstances by which he Is sur
rounded. His theory is-"This rebellion
must be put down, and that speedily, cost
what It may. Time is money. The war
must be brought to close next winter, at
any cost. Better employ four or even five
hundred thousand men, and close tho war in
ono winter campaign, than carry IL into an
other year by an economy Of men and mon
ey. Say what forco you want and It is at
your service only bear in mind that tho
Year: 1861

the sun rose and set north of our parallel, of
course the corn on that side got little sun
shine in spite Of US. Nevertheless with cx-
actly the same culture as its neighbor over
the fence received, it only attained two-thirds
the height, not half the size Of stalk, and
maturcd ten days later, yielding one very
modest car per stalk, while the south side
stalks gave US in almost every Instance three |;
one on each stalk being invariably larger
than any three that we could find over the
G.nee.u
Year: 1861

Citizens, vote for whom you please, Ignoring
all party tranmcls, and thus compel the party
at all times to put at your head men of your first
choice, who can carry the popular esteem along
with the votes Of the party. If you would be
Democrats, be so in the proPc' acceptaton o the
term. An opportunity is now afforded to mani
fest your disapprobatOn of the corruption which
has crcpt into your conventions, and which seeks
to Place bad men in power while it robs you Of
the free use Of your franchise. By voting at
this time for VIM. II. Wallace for Delegate to
Congress, you rcLuke the larty leaders who have
so misrcpieScnted you in convention. Col. Wal
lace, although differing from you in some degree
as to political principles, will not in this capacity
misrepresent yorS % far as his duty and the
carrying out Of those principles are concerned.
A party man is not demanded for this position
except so far as is necessary to be loyal to the
Union, and to give to the Government in this its
sew rest trial, his unqualified support. Such a
man is found in Col, Wallace, upon whom all
may unite without scruplc.
Year: 1861

WOMEN TRAINING.-A correspondent writ
ing from Richmond, Va, to the New York
Times, says:


In this city th.re are three companies of
young ladies, who are drilling every day,
and familiarizing themselves with tho use Of
fire arms, and if you will pay us visit will
guarantee you security from harm, and bet
You hat that can pick from the number,
fifty who can beat you, on the wing, with .
shot gun, and ten that can out-measuro You
with the deadly rifle at the bulls eve.
Year: 1861

STATE PKINTER.-The nomination of John
R. Ridge for this important Office has given
entire satisfaction to the people of this Sec
ton of the State, where he is well known by
many of our old residents as former deni-
zen of this county. Mr.. Ridge is gentle
man of sterling qualities, and has rendered
probably more service to the Democracy of
this State than any man connected with the
public press. For many years he conducted
the Marysville Democrat with signal ability
and uniform courtesy. An honest, worthy,
Straightforward man, he truly reflects the sem
timents of the Democracy of the Northern
counties, and will receive their unanimous
support
Year: 1861

The truly deserving compliment that was


paid many of our county officials, by the late


Union Democratic Convention, by their rs.


nomination by large majorities, is one of the


most significant items of the times. It il


scarcely necessary for us to say that this en-.
dorsement by the representatives of the pso-
pie was but an act of simple justice, for the
faithful and efficient performance of the vari-
Gus duties assigned them by law.


1t is consolatory to know that fewer objsc.
tions have been raised to our ticket, generally
speaking, than on any previous occasion
since the adoption of the Convention system.
There is, however, one complaint that il in
cidentally urged, and which We propose to
refer to, and it is that too many of the can.
didates have been selected from this town.
These complaints usually emenate from
croakers," with whom it is chronic and of
many years standing, and manifeststitsef a
the close of each County Convention.


This objection, at FIRST sight, would appear
to have shadow of grounds; but on casual.
ly examining it, it will be found that out Of
the lO3 delegates in the Convention
precinct in the county except one was per-
sonally represented-that there WAS a ratio
of94 votes from outlying precincts against 9,
the quota allowed Shasta, in its favor con-
sequently we infer that if the objection had
been valid one, the country delegates held
the antidote to the poison in their own
hands.


1t is apparent that this is not an objection
made by the masses of the people in the va
rious precincts, for since our county organi.
zation no more vigorous contest was ever
urged at our primary elections, and every
matter was thoroughly scanned and disposed
of by the people themselves. Wehazard no.
thing, therefore, in saying that the nomina-
tons came fairly and directly from the peo-
pie; and in support of this view we may
remark, that for many of the candidates pos
tive instructions were given the delegates by
the people. For Sheriff and Clerk over one
third of the delegates were so instructed;
for County Judge and Tax Collector but few
less, and for the remaining portion of the
ticket it would have been the same, but they
were less eagerly sought, and were not 80
fully considered in the primary meetings,
where the attendance was larger than on any
previous occasion in our history, and where
not less than two thirds of our entire vote was
polled. Let us illustrate In Shasta 22l
votes were cast, in Horsetown 1l3, in Oak
Run Sc, in French Gulch over 100, in Buck
eye &c, and in each of the smaller precincts
the same increased vote was perceptible.


If no more formidable opposition can be
raised to our ticket than the one Just disposed
of, We have no hesitation in averring that not
one of our opponents will touch bottom for
Office in the ensuing canvass in this county.


4
Year: 1861

STATE TREAsuRER.-In the name of the
Democracy of Northern California, and es-
pecially of Shasta county, we tender our
thanks to the Union Democratic Convention
didate for this important Office. A better
nomination could not have been made
Year: 1861

N. B.-The position taken by the late Chairman
of the Shasta County Democratic Central Commit
tee in his card in the Shasta Herald Of July eth IN
which he expresses opinion that the organisation
Of the above party in California 1t the present tina
is mpolitc, and would have the effect of crippline
the Administration in in its efforts to MAINTAIN it
self is gratuitous and entirely uncalled for, as we
hold ourselves to be citizens Of the United States
and therefore feel that we are in duty bound to
support our Government IN al of its constitutional
acts.


jl6:5t MANY DEMOCRATS.
Year: 1861

Nh where is my boy tonight


The boy who was bravest OF all
II. vent to the battle of Right,


And said that he feared not to fall
n ,roud was his step when he went;


And deep was the CLEAN Of his eye;
,.a1knsw what his young heart meant,
wseD he altering said goodbye"
n where i, my boy tonight


por know that the strife has begun;
Tha, many have fallen in fight


And glorious ictOry's won!
Does he Sleep meath the sod of the slain'


H,. hi, proud firm given its breath
q COP. is my boy with the slain


Who only would yield to death ?
nj, tbps have no fears that he sought
To shelter himself from the lead
For he'd spring where twas falling most hot,
To secure the dying and dead.
That fallen be was in the fight;


Irn-but cannot tell why
That Cop has promoted my boy,
And tempers my soul tonight.
Year: 1861

Par BErrERING HIS INsrRUCTIoNs-A lady
and gentleman recently married, in the neigh
borhood of Nottingham, left home in their
own carriage for bridal tour among the
Cumberland lakes In order to avoid the
curiosity attracted by persons in the honey
moon the gentleman gave his Irish foOtman
the strictest charge not TO tell any one on the
road that they were newly married, aud
threatening to dismiss him instantly if he did.
Pat promised implicit obedience but on leav'
ing the first inn on the road, next morning the
happy couple were much astonished and annoy
ed TO fnd the servants all assembled, asd
pointing to the gentleman, nysteriously ex-
claiming That's him that's the man. On
reaching the next stage, the indignant master
told Murphy he must Immediately discharge
him, as he had dvulged what he impressed
upon him as a secret. Phase your honor,
saws Pat. what isit you complain of" You
rascal exclaimed the angry master, you told
the servants at the iun last night that We
were a newly married couple Och, then be
this and be that said Pat, Frightening up in
anticipated triumph, there's not a word OF
truth in it, yer honor sure l touId the
whole of them, servants and all, that you
wouldn't be married for q fortnight yet !
Year: 1861

CUNNING OF THE RAvEN.-ln the narrative
of the Arctic Voyage of Capt. Mcclure, of
the British Navy is the following story of two
ravens which became demonstrated on board
the Investigator. The raven it appears, is
the only bird that braves q polar winter, and
in the depth of the season he is seen to fit
through the cold and sunless atmosphere like
an evil spirit. his sulen croak alone breaking
the stiffness of the death,like scene. No one
of the crew attempted to shoot the ravens,
they consequently became very bold as will be
seen from the following story:


Two ravens now established themselves as
friends of the family in Mercy Bay, living
mainly by what little scraps the men might
have thrown away after meal times The
ships dog, however, looked upon these as his
special perquisites and exhibited considerable
energy in maintaing his rights against the
ravens, who nevertheless outVritted him in a
way which amused every one. Observing that
he appeared quite willing to make mouthful
of their own sable persons, they used to throw
themselves Intentionally in his way, just as the
meStins were being cleaned out on the dirt
heap outside the ship. The dog would i'm
medistey run at them and they would just fly
a few yards the dog then male another run.
and again they would appear to escape him
but by an inch and so on until they had tempt
ed and provoked him to the shore a considera-
ble distance off. The ravens would then make
a direct fight for the ship and had generally
done good execution long before the poor
mortified looking dog, detected the imposition
that had been practiced upon him, aud rushed,
ed back again"
Year: 1861

TALL SruDEyTs.-Ttey mean to raise tall
students in Wisconsin. An exchange says its
Board of Education has resolved to erect a
building large enough to accommodate FIVE
hundred students three stories high