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Year: 1861

One of the leading points of dissention
among the Northern masses in regard 10
the prosecution of the war relates 10 tho
negro question. THERE'S one party in
sisting that universal emancipation be
proclaimed to the slaves in the South.
both as purpose of the war and a means
for its successful prosecution. This idea
Of course meets with opponents, and the
controversy as it proceeds will build up
the anti-war party, weaken the power Of
the Federal Government and ultimately
operate as ON influence 10 bring about a
cessation Of hostilities. ".


The New York World, Republican
war paper, exposes the fallncy of the
Emancipation policy as advocated by the
New York Independent, 10 the following


1t is plain to people of practical sense
that a proclamation of emancipation
would have no other effect than to weak
en- and break down the Administration
IT it should be stupid and foolhardy
enough to venture in this experiment, It
would not only stultify itself by contra
dieting all the professions it has hereto.
fore made that the war is to be wnged for
the attainiiftnt of nome but constitutional
objects, but it would fatally divide the
North, and render powerless all the
friends OF tine Union in the rebel States
when the time shall come for its recon
struction.


Instead of being shut up to choose be-
tween q proclamation OF emancipation
and defeat, such proclamation would
bring sure and irretrievable defeat from
the day on which 1t was promulgated
Two.thirds of the army would refuse to
march another step or serve another day
in such a crusade. Men would no longer
enlist Except few abolitionists) capital
lists would no longer furnish means for
prosecuting the war, and we should ini-
mediately have powerful revolutionary
party at the North as well as at the South.
1t would plunge the country into general
anarchy, and destroy the hopes of the
Union forever.


But would such proclamation emanci-
pate the slaves? Pray, how would it ever
reach themf Who is to tie this bell to
the Secession cat? Who is TO carry copies
of the proclamation to the plantations and
Niori thShi i tuo agents
distribution go singly or in small squads,
they will swing from the next tree. II 1t
is carried by armies, it cannot reach the
slaves until the opposing armies have first
been conquered. But how can it be the
means of victory if it can take place only
after victory has been achieved?


1t would not be strange il the enemies
of Secretary Seward and the administIa- a.
tion should infer his sympathy with this
reckless abolitionism from the fact that
elongside of it he orders the publication
Of the laws of the United States. Inde-
pendent journals of large circulation, how
ever, are not dwindled to government Or
gans because the government finds it
profitable to advertise in their. columns,
and President Lincoln and Congress have
left cavaliers no excuse for supposing that
any authority exists for such utterances or
any sympathy with the sentiments which
the Independent advocates, except among
Abolitionists and the most radical of Re-
publicans.
Year: 1861

A NORTHERN OPINfoN.-James Monroe,
Of New York, recently wrote letter to
some citizens Of New JERSEY in relation to
the war policy of the Black Republicans.
The following is an extract.


l advocate peace among ourselves, be-
cause / believe that the continuance of
civil war will soon lead us into a war with
some of the European Governments, be-
sides which it will almost entirely destroy
our commercial, manufacturing, agricui-
tural and financial interests, denioralizing
the people to such an extent as finally to
lead to a military despotism, the suppress
sion of the Constitution, and the fiEal de-
struction OF the Union and our republican
principles: Oceans Of blood will be spilled
and hundreds of millions of ffioney will
be speiit; without one advantage being
obtained. There will spring up between
the Northern and Southern people most
inveterate hatred towards each other,
which can never DO appeased. That tho
North cannot conquer the Sotth by the
force OF arms is beyond a doubt. All
history teaches Us this. Charles the First
would not compromise with his political
opponents, but persisted in subduing
them by the force OF arms. He lost his
head in making the attempt: George the
Third would not compromise with trail
tors, but persisted in subjugating them by
fire and sword. He lost his colonies in
his attempt to do so.. The Northern peo-
pie may profit by their example, and learn
! u lesson from their misfortunes.
Year: 1861

t9s"D Did you ever have the Sick Headache? Do you
remember the throbbng temples the fevered brow, the
10 thing and dcust at the siaht u food How totally
unfit you wefe ps pleasure conversation or study One
of the oephaic Pills would have relieved you nom al
the suffering which you then experienced For this and
other purposes you should always have box of them Oh
hand 70 use occasion requires.
Year: 1861

TuE ClrY RAIERoAD--The bill OF lajing for the um
Der to To used ia the construction Of the city passenger
railroad Vas received yesterday The vessel clear, d
from Florida the 2Oih instant and may be expect,
here next week The work will be commenced soon
afterwards.
Year: 1861

Two hundred and tweuty.six thousand two
hundred and fifty dollars to be raised by taxa.
tion in ono year, may look like a large sum Of
money. L, is largo sum in the abstract, but
when we come 10 consider it with reference TO
our population, or TO tho real value Of our
the sum is small. II amounts 10 q
Year: 1861

We are glad to hear that u few Of the
best Of the hanks Of this state-those
based exclusively on Northern stocks-are
making efforts to add to their securities
now in the Auditors hands, and BY prompt
1edemptions in specie at their counters, OF
in exchange ut moderate rate in Chicago,
commend themselves to the confidence OF
the public n1rue, this is good news; and
the TACT that the course suggested is that
dictated alike by interest and duty, permits
Us to believe that the report may be well
founded.


The currency which a half dozen Of our
institutions, thus strengthened, could
safely furnish, would be q great relief to
the people Of the State in this emergency.
Convinced Of the; intention Of their
owEers TO do business as other men,
who strive to pay their debts, do it.
tie people would be glad to sustain and
protect item; because the worth of tho
system upon which they ara based, adding
to it the noFcl feature in Illinois banking
redemption, is everywhere aeknow1-
edged The abuses which hare grown up
under that system and the errors Of 1egis-
1ation which should haye improved and
guarded il, are what have made it odious.
At this time when threatened with IN in
undation Of paper Of doubtful character
trcm other States, NIL classes would hail
the establishment Of a score or more Of
our secured banks, in the way and for the
purposes contemplated by last winters
amendments to the bank law with pleasure.


We are informed that Auditor Dubois
hae decided that the bonds of banks under
call for additional securities, may be with
drawn hy the holders Of their notes. If
the pructice at the Auditors office is in
accordance with our information, may we
ask to the State Journazto notify Us and its
readers Of the fact If such decision has
been made, it is q wise one, and will add
very materially to the value of the dis
credited notes; because holders who are
compelled to realize may, by virtue Of it,
convert their paper into gold without being
compelled to submit to the terms which
tic few buyers may dictate.


VIC arc not specially advised, but We as.
sumo that nll the banks upon whom cal
has not been made, will be notified, by the
Commissione1s now in session al Spring
field, that their time has come, and that
they must meet public expectation or close
mp These gentlemen, VIC are sure are
doing in good faith Whist seems to them
best for thepro!ection Of the people whose
agents they are. They may differ in opin-
icn from others who have made our bank
ing system study; but that they will not
Go their duties honestly and nanfally none
B.iU aSnw
Year: 1861

The accident by which two regiments OF
Federal troops we're b5ough face to face near
Fortress Monroe, In the night and set to fir
ing upon each other, killing one man and
wounding several Others, was clearly case Of
the careless use Of firearms. It sh1u1d be in
vestigated BY the police, II Brigadier General
Pierce does not manage lis men better next
time, they will inevitably hurt themselves,
Year: 1861

SPEECH OF MR. SEWARD AT HoME.-Mr Sew ard has been on a brief visit to Auburn, N. Y. where he was serenaded by his fellow-citizens Thursday evening, and made them brief speech in which he said :-

 You will ask when the war will end? II may terminate next week, next month, next year. That depends upon you. If you are brave, if you are loyal, if you are noble, the war will soon be brought to successful issue. If you have the strength, it is for you to compel a peace. The United States possesses 20,000000 of free citzens the disloyal states 9,000,000. if you are equally as brave, as devoted to the cause of your country as they are to their cause, the war must soon terminate but if they are more courageous, more active-if they are the strongest-then the duration of the war is in- deed an uncertainty It amounts just to this an appeal has been made by the minority from the verdict of the majority at the ballot-box, to the cannon's mouth if the majority now sub init, it is only because they are less brave, true and courageous. For the past hundred days, 1 have seen three thousand brave men hastenng each day to the field of action, and three thou sand who were citizens to-day Will be Tn the field tomorrow. You could never fight for cause more glorious; you could never fall for country more worthy of sacrifice. l return to- morrow when shall again see you, know not. It has been my wish that when I pass away, my remains may repose in your midst :; but should you-should your state prove recre- ant to the great trusts imposed in this great tri- al, may my bones never be laid in the midst of those who have proved false to their principles, and unfaithful to their country. I shall stand true to my country and to my duty, and support ed faithfully our cause cannot falter-our gov ernment will never be overthroWn."
Year: 1861

A MEMORIUM

 50 calm So still She lay upon her narrow couch So drean-like her repose, it scanned as though Sine still must start again to life Enclose those sealed orbs, in wonder why We'd gathered round her there So mute, so sorrowng Small was our circle, it was hard to chose Which sh, uld go forth the first to leave The cypress wreath, 10 wind around the heart Of those who hence must wend upon their way One link the less with earth, One more with heaven

 Mothers Adieu We feel tllou'lt finger near the gates Of Parad SC, and if in truth they veop'd for us Thou will be near to greet Us with thy smile Ahll tEIy voice in old fnr:iliar accents shall

 rchc"se N ctcomc once more at home.
Year: 1861

PHrLosoPHY.-The captain of whale ship told one of the wretched native inhabitants of Greenland that he sincerely ptied the miserable life to which he was condemned, C Miserable !i exclaimed the phiosophic savage: "I have al- ways had fish bone through my nose and plenty of train oil to drink what more could possibly desire ?n
Year: 1861

PRAYER.-It, is not the place of prayer that God examines; nor is it the words that God primarily regards it is not the form in any sense that ayails it is the intent and ardent desire breathed from the depths Of the heart, into the ear of God, which God answers abundantly above all that we can ask or think,
Year: 1861

slowed upon him, and he was taken to
the police station to have his wounds
dressed. As soon as they had fred az this
point they again wheeled and started of
in full run. when some three or four
parties issued from the warehouses there
and fred into them, which brought down
three more soldiers, one of whom was
carried into the same store with the one
alluded to, and died in a few moments
The Others succeeded in regaining their
feet, and proceeded on with their COM
rades, the whole running as fast as they
could, and a running fire was kept up by
the soldiers from this point to the depot,
the crowd continuing TO hurl stones into
the ranks throughout the whole line of
march.
Year: 1861

All citizens having arms suitable for the
defence of the city. and which they are
willing TO contribute for that purpose, are
requested 10 deposit them at the office of
the Marshal Of Police.
Year: 1861

exercises by saying: "If the people wish
to hear another sermon, and will wait twen-
ty minutes will preach again." Not a
soul left the premises. In few minutes
began to sing Coronation, with what ar
tistie skill you may judge when tell you
that during my connection with the semi
nary was able to sing no tune but Wand.
ham. But preached again, and God was
with US of truth. l then rode nine miles
and preached third time. Here met a
sister of the beloved Joseph Barr, who
died suddenly at Richmond, Virginia, just
as he was ready to embark as missionary
to Africa. She kindly pressed me to GO
home with her four miles south of the
river.


l was received at her hospi,able home
with all kindness. Soon neighbor after
neighbor after neighbor called in. About
nine o'clock in the evening my hostess said
"Are you too tired to preach US another
sermonG" Ny answer was: "Ob, no.
am always ready never refuse" So, af-
ter nine O'Clock preached my fourth ser
mon. My Sabbath work being done, 1
lay down and slept sweetly and soundly.
A happier Sabbath shall probably never
spend on earth. Indeed the whole trip
has made lasting impression on my mind.
The kindness of the people was great
One modestly slipped little money into
my hand. Another gave me pair of
socks, which seemed like the shoes of the
children of Israel in the wilderness. To
this day l say: 'Give me the work of a
pioneer missionary" l am ashamed Of
our young men running after the fine
churches.


Such was the narrative of my friend -
Is it not full of interest and Instructions


OCCIDENT-
Year: 1861

Newburyport Herald tells good story
how some young men in that extremely
quiet city were "taken in" by a green
Johnathan. He was "decked out" in a
slouched hat, blue frock, and a pair Of
cowhide shoes, big as gondolas, with huge
whip under his arm, and stalked into a
billiard saloon where Lalf dozen persons
were improving their time in turning the
worries; after recovering from his first sur.
prise at the to him singular aspect of the
room, he inquired if "any of 'em bad seen
stray steer,' affirming that the "blasted
critic rgot away as he come through town
with his drove the other day, and be
hadn't seen nothin' of him SINCE" The
bloods amused themselves considerably
with their sympathy for him, while he ap-
peard greatly interested in the game Of
knocking round the balls, and oftentimes
expressed his admiration of the good shots
made, by the exclamation of "Je-ru-sa-lem T'
At last he made a request to try his hand,
and still further amused the lookers-on by
his awkward movements, and after some
little practice, be offered to bet dollar that
that he could beat his oponent. He lost,
and the sport raised at his expense, so irri-
tated him, that he put up two dollars,
which was also lost. .


He then bet fifty dollars, the largest bill in
roll andby some strange turn of luck be won
Upon this he offered to put up the hundred
just won against the other hundred. The
young men thought greeny could not blum
der into another game, and so they would
win back their money and his too. They
sent out for famous player, who happen
ed to have money enough to bet with, and
another game was played, which Jonathan
also won. Another hundred was also
raised and bet and won; and it was not
till be had blundered through half dozen
games, and by some unaccountable run of
luck, won them all, draining the pockets of
bis opponents of some four hundred dol
lars, that they began to smell a very large
"mice." When every body had got tired
playing, Gawey pulled on his frock over
his head, took his whip under bis arm, and
quietly walked out, turning aound at the
door and remarking, "Gentleman if you
should happen to see that steer, wish
you'd just let me know" At last accounts
they had not seen the steer, but they have
come to the conclusion that they saw the
elephant,
Year: 1861

saw poor man enter where


The worsbippers of God were seen.
His garments cheap and worn threadbare,
Yet all was tidy, neat and clean,


saw him take lonely seat,


And worship at the Saviour's feet.
saw, hard by, a family


Dress'd out in satin. silk and gold;
Their look was naughty, proud and high
Their gait was stern and bold


They scarcely deigned to look that way
So poor was he, SO rich were they.
looked again by faith ahead,


And saw the great white throne on high;
saw the living and the dead,


Ali Fastening to their destiny;


The rich and poor were in that host,
And some were saved and some were lost.
saw the man who years ago


Was dressed in tinsel. silk and gold;
But oh, how changedl how full of woel
What anguish did his looks unfold


His LOFTY airs were fled and gone,


He stood wretch, unsaved undone.
saw the poor man clad in white.
Stand with the glorious seraphim;
Angels that glow in realms of light,
Were not ashamed to be with him


Oh who would not prefer to be


A sinner saved, though poor as he?
Year: 1861







TIE PIC>IC.--The rain yesterday again destroyed
the military picnic at the City Park-that is,
destroyed the attendance-fOr the ladies, with a
spirit Of defiance to the adverse elements worthy
the imitation Of the sterncr SEX many of whom
tinker at the rain, stood. their ground bravely and
staid there all day, with hardly anybody to visit
them.


We were out there during nearly all the rain ;
and though the ladies and their festive prcpara-
tions were sheltered from the rain by tents and
awnings the live-oaks were drippy enough and
the ground sloppy enough to render it all a rather
damp sort Of an arrangement. Though the first
two days of the picnic have been dashed by the
rain, and entacd dead loss upon the patriotic
ladies who projected the picnic, they are deter
mined to stick 10 their camp to-day, the Glorious
Fourth, rain Or no rain.


Yesterday, there was food and reireshment of
the best, and other adjuncts of picnic pleasure
for at least 5000 people, and there will be the
same to-day, rain or no rain Talk OF .jax defy
ing the lightning You should see how the noble
souled ladies Of New Orleans can defy the rain!
Should tho rain unfortunately continue to-day, it
will become the duty Of this public to get Hp some
proper testimonial in the way Of thanks or other
compliment, to the ladies who, only laboring for
the benefit OF Southern soldiers, announced pic
mic at the Oaks, and who during two dreary days
have not been disheartened by absence Of patron
| age, Or driven away by the rain.


OF all the noble and heartmoving things that
the ladies of New Orleans have vet undertaken in
| behalf Of the Southern cause, this picnic at the
| Park takes the lead The weather has been
treacherou8 and mean to the last degree but there
has not been an inch of finch among the ladies at
the Oaks, nor will there be until they shall have
| fulfilled the last letter of their promise to the
pubc-to hold three days picnic, ending on the
Fourth of July.


THE MILITARY FAIR.-The fair at the DeSoto
| Schoolhouse, on Vaudeville street, in the Third
District, was greatly crowded on Tuesday night
and last night, and is great and splendid succ css.


1t affords US much pride to state that we have
| been made the medium of the presentation, by the
ladies of the Volunteer Aid Association, of neat
| and beautiful little ship, with the Confederate
Coors at the peak to the ladies of the Third Dis
tritt Fair, where it is now one Of the most pleasing
| Of ornaments, as we'll as an object of contention
| amongst ratiiers.


The fair will be open all day to-day and at night
and tomorrow night. Let everybody 60 that can.


MoRE yoLuNrEEns.-T steamer Music, which
arrived yesterday evening, brought down from
Donaldsonyle the Hewitt Guard, Captain Jas.
Hewitt; they number 80 men, rank and file.


THE FIRST DISTRICT PUBLIC ScuooLs.-The fol.
lowing Interesting annual report was read by Mr.
superintendent Rogers, at the meeting of the First
District School Board on Monday evening:
Year: 1861

man was recently executed in Alabama for
murder. On the scaGold he confessed that he com
menced his career Of crime by cheating printer
and after that everything seemed to come easv to
him
Year: 1861

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIF
Il teenth Judicial District, of the State of Califor
nia in and for the County of Butte. A. C. Blaize
Antonio Blaize. Action brought in the Dis
trict Court of the Fifteenth Judicial District, and
the Complaint filed in the County of Butte, in the
Office of the Clerk Of said District Court. The
People of the State of California send greeting TO
Antonio Blaze: You are hereby required to APP
pear in action brought against you by the above
named Plaintiff in the District Court of the Fifteenth
Judicial District of the State of California, in and
for the Comfy Of Butte, and to answer the Com
plant filed therein, Ga copy Of which accompanies
this Summons) within ten days, Exclusive Of the
day Of scrvice,) after the service You of this
Summons-if served within this County, or,fserved
out of this County, but in this judicial District,
within twenty days; orf served out of said District
then within forty days-or Judgment by default
VIII be taken against you.


The said action is brought to obtain judgment
of this Court dissolving the bonds of Matrimony
heretofore existing between yon and plaintiff, and
for costs of suit and such other relief may be just
in the premises: and if you fail to appear and ans
wer the said Complaint as above required the Plan
tiff will apply to the Court for the relief prayed
for in her complaint.


Given under my hand and Seal of the
! co.. District Court of the Fifteenth Judicial
I 'AAA District, this 26th day Of December in the


~ year Of our Lord one thousand eight hun
dred and sixty. HIM. PHIPPS, CLERK.


5w. By c. G. LINCOLN, Deputy Clerk
Year: 1861

FESHE UNDERSIGNED are desirous of calling the


attention of the Printers and Publishers of the
Pacific Coast to their very extensive stock of Print
ing, Book, Cap and Letter Papers, together with
general stock of Goods suitable to the trade
hand