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Year: 1863

with this III the platform, or pGOllshed
declarations of the dominant party in
Kentucky. These positions are right.
The Democracy have been guided by
them since the days of Washington,
and until usrped by evil counsels, the
harmony of the nation was undisturbed.
If adhered 10, they will soon secure
Union and national prosperity. They
form the basis for a National party as
of old. The Bramlette party in Ken
lucky will rejoice in the election Of Val
landigham as Governor of Ohio. 1t IS
common ground, upon which all must
stand, or receive the anathema in the
third resolution of the Democratic plat
form, that he who eXcites classification"
and ''discord'' among our people, is
"a traitor to the best interests of Cal
ifornia.


VIII the Express stand fairly and
squarely by the Democratic platform !
The Democratic vote of Yuba has been
reduced from thousands, down to about
twelve hundred. Is not that sufficient
Or will the Express send it still lower
by giving but feeble support to plat
form adopted by one Of the largest and
most intelligent conventions ever held in
the State. We are only asking for that
complete unity of action upon the Dem
ocratic platform, that characterized the
party, and gave peace and prosperity to
the nation in years past.


''THE BUTTE RECORD has at the head
of its columns the name of George B.
Mcclellan for President and that Of Tod
Robinson for Supreme Court Justice
Not long since it had the names of Wei
ler and Bigler for Congress in the same
position. The association is worthy of
notice.-Sdcrdmento Bee.


Yes, and the Colusa Sun flies the
name of Horatio Seymour for President,
the friend Of the great uprising OF the
people" in New York, nee rioters, scum
and dregs from the Five Points and
Tod Robinson for Supreme Court Jus
tice. Weller, Tahoe & Co. were flown
until the people ''busted their biler. =
Red Bluff Independent.


The RECORD is an unconditional Tn
ion paper, and there is nothing in the
fact which has attracted the notice of
the Bee (perhaps administration 1'um
bic Bug would be more appropriate
name for it,, inconsistent Herewith.
Mcclellan for President means that the
Democracy will fight for the preserya-
ton of the Union while the name of
Tod Robinson, even if he is the violent
secessionist the blacksnake papers would
have us believe, simply indicates the
spirit with which the Democracy pro
pose to meet all who are not guilty of
overt acts of treason, when they assent
to the doctrines Of common Union
Platform. Place Jeff. Davis and Abe
Lincoln squarely upon the Democratic
platform Of California, guard the former
from the approach Of secessionists, and
the latter from abolition fanatics, and
we will support them, in preference to a
continuance of the war for i sectional
partisan purpose.


P. S-The remarks from the Red
Bluff Independent are given merely to
show the bitter and false slangwhanging
Of fanaticiSm.


The SOLDIER NoTE DECLARED IN
CoNsTITUTIoNAL.-The Judiciary of
New Hampshire have declared that the
soldiers voting proposition, which had
I
Year: 1863

EASIER sISnAT.-Gracc Church is tastcfullg
and appropriately decorated for Easter Sunday.
The Choir hare been preparing themselves for
eome time past, and WILL on that occasion, furnish
the congregation With q rare musical treat.
Year: 1863

MANY persons in Evansville and vicinity sup
pose from our large Stsck and Spacious House
that We


Wholesale Exclusively.
This is not true. We are ready at all time to sell


Goods at Retail,
Year: 1863

Orleans They were five or six days making their pur-
chases, aud when they had concluded them Gen. But
Ter issued order orbiddng any further manufactur-
ing of liquor in that department, and few days after
issued order forbidding any officer to drink liquor at
any public room in the city penalty OF being recon-
mended to the War Department to be discharged, Lii
quor of all kinds consequently vent up to high figure,
and it was very gratifying operation for Butler Co
An instance is mentioned of citizen of New Orleans
who went up the river and returned with about sixty


five hogsheads of sugar. which he had bought. Ga its
arrival Gen. Butler seized it, sold it on the levee and
credited it to the government The owner was INFORM
ed that If he could that he bought the sugar OF
Union men, be could get his pay from the United States
for it.


There are four negro regiments being raised and
fifth in process of formation There are many fine
crops of sugar cane n the vicinity which cannot be
gathered on account of the want of negroes and mules
to do the work. The mules have also been taken for
military work and besides this the people are dlshear
ened and reckless of their property They prefer 1t to
be destroyed rather than to go into Buffers hands
There is planting of sugar cotton crops this year
Men owning property in New Orleans would rather see


it burnt than to see it robbed from them as well as
from the government. Next year will wind up pretty
much the whole sugar and cotton crop of Louisiana.
The negroes do good deal of work for the govern
ment. They are placed to examine passes, and you
must be very deferental to them if you would be well
treated. Men worth thousands of dollars in New Or
leans seen passing through the streets under guard
of negroes.


The United States officers it is stated take any resi-
dence in the city for which they conceive fancy One
day Gen. Butler in looking for house, went to one OF
the most palaal private residences in the city, and an-
nornced bis intention las he very much pleased
with it and with the funture) of approprating it to
his own The owner, however, objected and prov
ed himself not to be citizen of the United States but


Frencbman, which fortunate fact saved him his house
So Gen. Butler went then to a residence he had pre-
viousy and took his apartments there, telling the
lady living there when she protested and asked where
she should co. that she might occupy the negro quar-
ters if she liked
Year: 1863

We extract the following from editorial in the
New York Herald, on the " State of the Country:


We are approaching the end of the second year of
the war the government has expended over a thou
sand millions of money two hunlred thousand loyal
soldiers have been sacrificed in their heroic devotion to
the Union cause; we have, in round numbers, an army
of million of men in the field, navy numbering be-
tween three and four hundred vessels of war; and
poyng thirty thousand men spending hardly
less than three millions of dollars day. and while
bill providing for another thousand millions of public
debt is pending before Congress- our tax-paying peo
pe in contemplation Of all these heavy burdens, and
dishearened by reported disasters end failures, are
earnestly inquirng, what our prospects,


Under the existing condition Ut things. only
answer that our prospect are gloomy enough. We
have fought many bloody battles; the Union forces


ous State; several doubtful States, by hard fighting
have been reclaimed, and yet we have hardly accom-
plished more than break here and there through the
crust of the rebellion. It's heart, only hundred and
twenty miles from Washington, remains untouched,
and each succeeding effort to reach it has thus far only
resulted in disappointment, disasters and disgrace The
violent and fanatica abolition of the last Con-
gress have refused all parties and all classes in the
voted States into the party of resistance to the last
tremity while the late repulse of the most powerful
army of the Union has revived the hopes of the rebel
leaders in the early settlement OF the in their favor
through European Intervention. There is every
to apprehend too unless give heavy and crush
ing blows to this rebellion before the return of Spring
that Mr. Lincoln will have to meet Louis Napoleon
active ally to the rebels, submit to his suggestions
of peace upon the basis of independent Southern
Confederacy.


Overwhelming the military forces, facilities,
and resources of the loyal States, know that
their people becoming sick of this desolating costly
and unpromising war. Accordingly, let Gov. Seymour
throw odt the proposition for convention of all the
loyal States, and free invitation to the rebeous
States to participate in said convention and who knows
but that may aside the destructive forces of this
terrible into the channels of honorable and en-
during peace, upon the broad platform of the Constu
tion of the United States? At all events, are fully
impressed with the belief that Mr. Seymour, as
Governor elect in view of the public sentiment of New
York, and the powerful central loyal States, of which
he is the most prominent representative occupies most
advantageous position for giving the proper shape and
direction to the future policy of President Lincoln and
hope accordingly, that the opportunity which thus
presented for the good of the country and lasting rep
utation of honor and usefulness, will not be lost. Let
Governor Seymour lead the way, and extra session
of Congress- with conservative House of Repre-
sentatives, may work out the nations deliverance.
Year: 1863

Lincoln has just issued the following address to the
Yankee army, in which it will be be attributes the
recent defeat at Fredericksburg to accident:


EXECUTIVE MANSION, I


Washington, Dec. 22 1862. {
To The Army of the Potomac:


I have just read your Commanding Generals prelim-
mary report of the battle of fredericksburg Although
you not successful the attempt not error
nor the failure other than accident
The courage with which you, in an open field main
tanned the contest against entrenched foe and the
consummate skill and success with which you crossed
and recrossed the river 10 the face of the enemy, show
that you possess all the qualities of great army which
will yet give victory to the of the country and Of
popular government. Condoing with the mourners
for the dead and sympath zng with the severely wound
ed congratulate you that the number of both is com
paratively so small.


tender you officers and soldiers, the thanks of the
nation.


ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Year: 1863

The scholars of the public schools in
New Orleans recently made General
Banks a present of handsome silver
service. After the programme of the
presentation was exhausted, the delight
ed audience began to disperse. The lit
tie girls, however, made rush towards
the General and completely surrounded
him, and he was forced to surrender un-
conditionally, notwithstanding he made
all effort to kiss his way through. Dur
ing the brief period the Commanding
General was in the hands of this persist
ent little army, there is no telling how
many of the future wives of Louisiana's 5
noble sons received a salute from the
lips of the conqueror of Port Hudson.
He finally escaped from the breastworks,
and succeeded in getting out of the hall
alive The children were delighted,
their little eyes fairly danced, and their
hearts were filed with joy when they
found they had real live General all to
themselves, and during the brief period
they held him captive. they made the
most OI Lnelr prisoner.
Year: 1863

T AM PREPARED TO MAKE ALL KINDS
Il OF Steam Boilers, stationary portable have
every facility for doing good work that good ma
chinery and good workmen can give, and all work
entrusted TO me will be made under my personal
supervision


workmen sent to any part Of the City and
country to do renairinC aIa26
Year: 1863

s sG Ensign Benjamin 81. Porter,
whose gallant conduct was spoken of re-
Gently, distinguished himself with equal
gallantry in an engagement in the early
part of the war. A correspondent thus
Year: 1863

Re,olred, That the Democracy OF the State of
California arc in favor Of an unalterabe adherence
10 the Constitution of the United States with all
its guarantees of civil liberty unimpaired


Res0ired That we are in favor of the restoration
and preservation of the American Union that we
recognize to its fullest extent the right and duty Of
Government to resist by every Constitutional mode
rebellion or inSurrection against its lawful suprem
acy but We recognize that right solely for the
purpose of restoring its constitutional authority,
and for no other purpose whatever.


Rssoired, That it is the duty OF the State Of Cal
ifornia As member Of the Union TO Weld obedi-
to all constitutional Acts of Congress and the
Federal Executive and that anv individual of an y
party who shall endeavor TO incite insurrection or
rebellion within her borders. or disaTection and
discord among her people, is traitor to her best
interests.


Resolred. That the aim and object of the Demo
cratic party Is to preserve the Federal Union and
the rights Of the several States unimpared and
they hereby declare that they do not consider the
Administrative uSurpat0n of extraordinary and
dangerous powers not granted by the Constitution
the subversion OF the civil by military law in
States not IN nsurrection or rebelion-the arbitra-
~ military arrest, Imprisonment trial and SEN
tence Of American citizens in such States where
civil law exists in full force and vigor-the sup
preston Of freedom Of speech and of the press-tbe
open and avowed disregard of State rights-the IA
natlcal attempt TO place the negro on 4 social and
political equality with the white race-and the en-
ployment OF unusual test oaths-aS calculated to
preserve or restore union Of the several States or
perpetnate Government " deriving lis Just powers
from the consent Of the governed.


Rfseirea. That We are opposed to all secret po-
hucai organizations and societies as dangerous to
the liberties oi the people and destructive Of our
republican form Of government.


hetotred, That we claim and demand as inalien
aole nights. freedom Of thought, freedom Of speech
Sna freedom ei the press and further declare that
government agents should AT all times be held to
S',Io' aece9ntaoiilty 10 the people, and that all
errors OF such agents should be liable TO the full
ana Tree eNerclse Of untrsmmelled popular discus
SION ior the purpose of correction by the ballot box
ResoirsG, That we denouuce and uuouslifedIv
condemn the kmancipation Proclamation Of the
PRESIDENT OF the United States. tending TO pro
tract indefinitely civil war incite servile insurrec
ton. and inevitably close the door forever 10 re-.
toratioa OF the Union of these States
Rcsolr6d, That we disapprove of all Coucression.
Al laws tending 10 substitute paper currency in
California in place Of our own metallic Circulating
medium.


RtsolrsG, That the spirit and meaning of the
Democratic platform of this State are comprised in
the words :" The Constitution Is :, is and ths
CniaE zS 4
Year: 1863

The saying is wisE, though it sounds like a jest,
That The Gods don't allow Us to be in their debt,
For though We may think we specially blest,
We are certain to pay for the favors We get
Are riches the boon Nay, be no. elate


The final account isn't settled as yet
Old Care has a mortgage on every estate,


And that's what you pay for the wealth that you


get,


Is honor the prize? 1t were easy to name


What sorrows aud perils her pathway beset
Grim Hate and Detraction accompanying Fame,
And that's what yoa pay for the honor you get
Is learning treasure: How charming the pair,
When talent and culture are lovingly met;
But labor unceasing is grievous to bear,


And that's what you pay for the learning you get.
Is genius worth having? There isn't doubt;
And yet what price on the blessing is set
To suffer more with il than ounces without,


FOr hats what you pay for the genius you get
Is Beauty a blessing? To have ii for nought


The gods never grant to their veriest pet
o4c 2-uff sou tuc Jc"eI ID
And that's what you pay for the beauty you get
But Pleasures? Alas how prolific of pain
Gay Pleasure is followed by gloomy Regret;
And often Repentance is one of her train,


Andthat's what you pay for the pleasures you get.
But surely in friendship all may secure


An excellent gift never doubt it-and yet
With much to enjoy there is much to endure,


And that's what we pay for the friendship we get
But then there is Love? Nay speak not too soon ::
The fondest of hearts may have reason to fret
For Fear and Bereavement attend on the boom
Aud that's what we pay for the Love that we get !,
And thus it appears-though it sounds like jest
The gods don't allow Us to be in their debt;
And though we may think we specially blest.
We are sure to pay for whatever We get
Year: 1863

THE CRoPs.-Most of our farmers have finished
their wheat, harvest and we are told that the
wheat throughout the county is unusually heavy.
It almost entirely escaped the fly and rust, nor
do we hear Of any sec ton that has been troubled
with the weevil. The heavy and continued
rains, however, render it difficult to save, and
great fears are entertained that much of it will
sprout in the field before it is dry enough to
stack or house. But the late rains have not been
without their beneficial effect; in consequence
of them fair crops of oats will be made, where
three weeks ago none was expected. Corn and
potatoes have come on amazingly, and now
promise fair yield. Hay is not an average
crop, and much of the clover, after being cut


spoiled and blackened in the field before il was
sufficiently dry to remove. ..
Year: 1863

CATTLE.-For the last week or ten days large
droves of fat cattle have been passing almost
daily through our town, on their way to Balti-
more. These cattle are principally from the
State of Ohio, and come by the way of Philadel-
phia and Harrisburg, and cross the Susquehan-
ma river at Conowingo. Their passage through
this section, we are Informed, is caused by The
interruption of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad,
and the danger of driving them by the way Of
Frederick, as was formerly the custom. ..
Year: 1863

From the fact that number Of OH
GERS and men daily arrive from 'he Rap
nsbannock and get leaves Of .b.snce and
20 home it is regarded - IN indication
that the army will not move q present
Year: 1863

gers on the dear. dead face of your betrothsd
wife.


You came to claim your bride and find her
thus. You went to distant land to win q
name, and make fortune, to share with her,
Your bonny Eloise. You had no hopes for
the future not linked with her and this 10
your welcume back. Your mother coveted
your gold She knew you would never care
for another, so she drove her out from tbs
home where you had left her sheltered, with
bitter taunts of your faithlessness. She de-
liberately stole your etrothed's letters, and
intercepted yours.


Theu Eloise begged that you might be
with her in the last, sad hour-that yoar
hand might clasp hers when the cold waves
crept up to her feet-then youR mother re-
fused and she died without you, trusting
and loving you to her latest breath. She
died with your name written on her pure
heart and she waits and watches for you on
the other side of the River. Put back the
tangled hair from that fair brow-press an
o'AASa Aa"o oH wv PNAC hPS Suoh yOuA
name with her latest sigh-tb0u stand by
and see the coffin lid shut out that beautiful
face forever.


Let the mother who cared more for her sons
gold than for his happiness, stand by and see
her work. Do not think she will reIent Her
heart las no remOrse for the sure death she
s=ol 70 soc woman whose golden curls you
meant he winds of Heaven should not
VS., too roughly.


| kn"w, Cecil, there Is no comfort in nm
hour IKE tins, only TO feel that the good God
leads ou in the path her feet have trodden.
Take up your burdens eheerfully. Only q
little while and you shall 60 home to her
who waits for you. Her pure splrl: 10 ever
near you and draws you to that better land,
where no grave yard sods will ever again lie
between you and the heart you loved best.


Try to forgive the mother who embittered
your betrothed's last hours with the unAvail
ing wish to have you with her-who drove
her out with sharp, bitter words Of scorn,
that wounded your sensitive darling to the
death. 1t was q cruel, wicked wrong-a
wrong that shall plant her dying pillow with
thorns- but you can leave her with Him who
hath said Vengeance is mine: will repay"
Year: 1863

The Hon. Jeremiah s. Black. in his speech
delivered at the Democratic mass meeting at
Lancaster, thus disposed of the fippsnt talk
Of the shoddyites about Democrats oppo sing
the Government:


If we had been in any sense opposed to the
Government or unfaithful to the Union,
would we have proposed such . candidate for
Governor No! we would have nominated
some black AbolitioniSt, who believes the
Constitution to be covenant with hell, and
who, by destroying the Constitution would
make an end of the Onion MS certainly as
you take the life offs man by cutting the
heart out Of his body. Or we would have
worked out our destructive purposes BY
nominating some mighty contractor-one of
those large robbers who are weakening the
Government by depicting it's treasury and
stuffing into their own big pockets. With
such man welding all the power and infiu-
ence Of this great State, Government surely
could not last long. In short, il we had any
evil intent against the Union, We would have
taken any candidate we could lay our hands
on rather than Geo. ". Woodward, the Un-
ION saver-the man of upright character and
downright speech-whose hands are clean Of
all crime, and whose pockets are empty of al!
gains except what came there ss the just re {.
ward of his honest labor


Much ss We honor and love him personally
It is not for his sake that we desire to make
him Governor Setting aside his fidelity and
ours to the National Government and Union,
We could do something q great deal more
for his profit than that. Let him avow his
spostacy from the faith of his fathers ; let him
prostitote his conscience and his intellect to
the purposes of abolitionism ; let him forget
that he belongs to the caucasian variety Of
the human species and enter the service of
the negro let him make q few speeches to
show the superiority of the African over the
Saxon race let him contrive the ways and
means of promoting instructions, and always
stand ready to take the part of the negro
right or wrong above oil, let him denounce
the Constitution as il is and curse the Union
as it was let him abandon the principles OF
liberty in which he was bred, and degrade
himself low enough to call every freeman
traitor who 10 not willing to be slave. If
he will do this he may get contract on which
be can cheat the United States at the rate of
q hundred thousand dellars month. III his
nexperience should make him awkward, and
he should be detected and exposed so that
even his confederates in knavery are compell-
ed to admit his guilt there would still be
resource for him. When the worst comes
to the worst, we can get him foreign mis-
sion--seRd him to cool his bushes in the
SHOWS of Russia, or harden the bronze upon
his cheek under the hot sun of Spain.


But stealing the public money or rampling
on the Constitution is not his idea of loyalty
or yours either. He would restore the U
ion by defending the Constitution, by giving
to the laws their just supremacy, by guarding
the rights Of tie people, and by driving off
those obscene birds of prey that are gorging
themselves on the PROSTATE carcass of the
nation.