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Year: 1860

On Wednesday, the resolution offered in
the Assembly asking the General Govern
ment to cause the injunction restraining the
working of the New Ahnaden Quicksilver
Mines to he dissolved, were defeated by
vote OF ayes %; and noes SO. By Thursday,
however, number of members found cause
to change their minds, and on motion TO
reconsider the vote of the previous day, the
ayes stood AS; and noes "a. 4 This is astrange
proceeding, and will cause many persons to
wonder, but to those who are acquainted
with the inside history of this business, the
matter will be more plain. '-'. y


Those who have paid some attention to
this case, are at a loss to know why the Leg.
isla. ure of California should interfere with
the General Government in its endeavor to
establish its right to property that is held
by company, under Mexican grant, that
strong evidence goes to show is fraudulent
The plea set up by interested parties, and a
portion of the press of the State, that the
gold mining interests of California are nju-
riously affected by the stoppage Of New
Almaden, and that the Gen'ta Government
may he induced te restrain the workings of
gold mines in the State of known great
value, is falacous. The supply Of quick
silver from the mines of New Idria and Qua
daoupe, is fully equal to the demand,
and it is a fact that quicksilver is now cheap
er than it ever has been before. So much
for the injury argument TO the gold mining
interests.


AS TO the success of the Government, in
restraining the work of the New Almaden
mine, being precedent for adopting SINH
lar course toward gold miners, there is not a
gold miner in the State who believes it
The workers of gold mines understand them
of the General Government They assert
no claim to the lands, and are confident that
until such time as the Government deter
mines to dispose of them, they will remain
in indispusable possession. But the cuse
stands different with the New Almaden Co.,
they assert proprietary right to the
lands they occupy, as against the General
Government and and all other parties. The
officers of the Government believe the grant
under which the Company hold, to be fraud
uent, and have very properly disputed their
claim, and having succeeded in obtaining al
injunction to restrain the working of the
mine, by which valuable property, that prob
ably belongs to the United States may not
he wasted. Will any sane man say there is
anything wrong in this, or that the LegiSa-
ture has any right to offer meddIesome in
reference?


If the members of tile Legislature do not
wish to make themselves ridiculous, before
the whole country, they should give the New
Almaden resolutions speedy quetus
Year: 1860

tive feet into the common soil not over three
inches from the surface?


And why did not my border, Eve feet wide
and three feet deep, filled up with leather
shavings, old mortar. leaves, cow dung. &C.,
keep their three-year old roots in its fertile
bosom, instead of sneaking of ten feet and
netting themselves under an old hot-bcd,
when they had but one inch Of good soil on
hard yellow clay, to pass through to get
over the path, and that path three feet wide
and considerably used? These things puzzle
me considerably, and suggest that q little less
trenchins would answer as we'll; less trim.
ming, and a great deal of mulchihg would
pay US well.
Year: 1860

tne Need OIL hcr Sex.


Margaret Fuller truthfully and eloquently
observes:


1t is not the transient breath of poetic IN
sense that women want; each can receive
that from lover. 1t is not lifelong sway;
it needs but to become a coquette a shrew,
or good cook, to be sure of that. It is not
money, nor notoriety, nor the badges of au-
thority which men have appropriated to
themselves. If demands, made in their be-
half lay stress on any Of these particulars,
those who make them have not searched
deeply in the need. The want is for that
which at once includes these and precludes
them; which would not be forbidden power,
lest there be temptation to steal and misuse
it which would not have the mind perverted
oy fattery from a worthiness of esteem; Il
is for that which is the birthright of every
one capable of receiving 1.-THE freedom, thu
religious, and the intelligent freedom OF the
universe, to use its means, to learn its secret
so far as Nature has enabled them, with Goo
alone for their guido and their Judge.


Ye can not believe it, men; but the only
reason why womenever assume what is moro
appropriate to you, is because you prevent
them from finding out what is fit for them
selves. Were they free, were they wise, fully
to develop the strength and beauty of Woman
they would never wish to be men, or man
like. The well-instructed moon flies not
from her orbit to seize on the glories of her
partner. No; for she knows that one law
rules, one heaven contains, one universe re-
plies to them alike. ~ 7q j,.lt.t Ilt' -r
Year: 1860

Thi. most pernicious and demorslising
vic. seems 10 be inherent In the human race.
The children Of the forest. the savage In his
native wild-. who have never heard or
dreamed of civilization. will put all that is
to them or value. upon the hazard OF some
rude game Of chance whilst some Of the
mightest inicllecis the world has ever seen
have fallen into position Of positive injury
to their fellow man, solely through the agen
cy Of this one abominable and degrading
passion.


When we cast our eyes around us and see
the extent to which gambling is practiced in
California we might say the extent to which
Il is carried on in this immediate vicinity.
We cannot repress 4 shudder at the thought
of the inevitable consequences which must
attend il. victims. and the certain doom
which must sooner or later overtake its
infatuated votaries.


How many a young man full Of hope.
and giving promise Of . useful future, has
fallen into the lowest depths of degradation u
solely through the one vice Of gambling.
bow man firesides in the older States now
sad and snxiOus, at the continued absence
Of dear ones who left them full OF promise o
and high aspirations. might have been joy
ous and happy. had not the grim spectre OF
the gaming table eptapgled the object of
their regard in his deadly arms. How many
a young man, with the marks Of premature
decay stamped indell'bly upon his counte-
nance. now hangs round the bar rooms Of
this very village q useless and worthless
me mber OF society, mark for the finger Of
scorn, WIN. had be summed the card table.
rs he would viper, might now have been
al honorsd aud respected member OF the
community.


The laws against gambling are and have
always been dead letter upon the Statute
book Of our state. and they will remain so
as long as those occupying high official and
social positions. not only fail to set upon il
the seal OF their dsapprobation. but worship
themselves at its shrine thereby setting an
example frsught with the most evil conss'
quences to others even should they them
selves be able to aveid. the full extent oi
degradation 10 which all who indulge in
games OF chance are most assurde.y liable.
Year: 1860

A GUNpowDER PLOT IN ARKANsAs-AT
TEMPT TO Blow UP THE Town OF NAPOLEON.
The inhabitants of Napoleon, Ark, says the
Memphis Evening Argus, have been con-
siderably excited during the past few days
by the discovery of plot to destroy that
town by means Of turning upon it the cur
rent of the Arkansas River. Napoleon is
situated on a narrow strip of land at the
junction of the Mississippi and Arkansas
Rivers, and for several miles back the two
rivers are only separated by strip of ground
about four hundred yards in width. A week
or two since train of powder was laid
across this narrow point, and Monday night
the match was applied. A terrific explosion
ensued, and the earth was torn up to an ex-
tent which allowed the water from the
Arkansas River to lind its way across into
the Mississippi. Already has a strong cur
rent formed in the breach, which is hourly
widening and deepening, and from present
indications at no distant period the town will
be swept away. A planter in the vicinity,
whose interest would be greatly enhanced
by the change in the current of the Arkan-
sas river, is suspected of having perpetrated
the deed, but nothing positive is known.
Year: 1860

LADIES SHOULD READ NEWSPAPERS. 1t
is one great mistake in female education to
keep young lady's time and attention de-
voted to only the fashionable literature of
the day. you would qualify her for con-
versaton, you must give her something to
talk about, give her education with the act
ual world and its transpiring events. Urge
her to read newspapers and become familiar
with the present character and improvement
of our race.
Year: 1860

IT Three hundred men could not carry
the amount of the national debt OF England
counted out in ten pound Bank of England
notes. Notwithstanding the lightness OF the
paper they are printed on.
Year: 1860

During the last war with Great Britain
party politics ragged to degree almost be-
yond conception. The Federalists, who op-
posed the war, had secured most of the
militia officers. regiment of this State
was ordered to stand draft for fifty men to
90 to the frontiers when the Colonel Of the
regiment learned that an old firm and sound
Democrat had an only son. the son of his
old age, who would be Is years old the day
after the draft He Immediately counter
manded the order as to the time, fixing it
one day later On the morning of the day
an officer called at the old Democrats house
and asked him at what hour his son was
born. The old man answered him promptly
at 10 o'clock in the morning. When that
hour arrived the officer warned him to stand
his draft.


The old man suspected that his son would
be drafted, as the numbers would be arrang-
ed by the Federal officers, had FURNISHED up
the old musket he used in the Revolution
and prepared all the necessary accoutrements,
including knapsack and canteen, and with
his son drove to the rendezvous. His son
was drafted. The old man, buckling on his
equipments and handing him his musket
said: "Amos, my son, 60! do your duty; re-
member that you are the son Of Revolu'
tionary soldier, disgrace not your fathers
name If you live to return, forever fight
the Federalsts and their descendants, for
they now are and ever will be the enemies
of your country"


Amos went. He sustained his fathers
character for bravery at the French Mills, al
Stony Creek, and in the Chadagee Woods
He returned unwounded. His noble father
however, had gone to answer call in heaven
where his Great Commander, Washington
had preceded him. Amos has faithfully
obeyed the last part Of his fathers command
He fought the Federalists until they changed
their name, and he is now in his old age
fighting the Black Republicans, because, be
says, he sees in them the same earmarks o
the Federaists, and knows them to be theil
descendants in principle. He is of true
Democratic grit. New York News.
Year: 1860

rATlENCE WITH CHILDREN.-One of the great
prerequisites for the successful training of
cnlldren, at home or in the school is
Patlence. Every teacher, whether the
mother or a hireiing, will find her labor made
easy by the exercise of this cardinal virtue. If
tney let patience have its perfect work" in


their own hearts, it will be visible in all their
conduct, and exert a salutary influence mon
the minds Of the young in whose future we'll
oelng they feel deep interest There NAV be
nours when, perplexed with care and worn out
with undue labor, the mother NAV feel the
rlslngs OF lmpatience in her heart: but let her
not give way to this baneful emotion. hut min
IT In the bud before the fruits become visible
In acts OF which she may afterwards bitterly
repent. Let no unkind word or hasty blow be
gwen In anger, lest the remembrance of il
should prove poisonous arrow to their bleed.
ing heart, when those loving eyes are closed in
death, and the heart which nestIes on her bosom
Is plllowed In the grave. Children are won by
KIND words; but cross looks and harsh tones
deter them from seeking our sympathies, or
giving US their confidence. The mother and
teacher should regard the sports of children as
blessing, join in their innocent amusement.
and draw from them some useful lesson for
their future consideration. They should learn
to look up to her as a friend In whom thew ca n
conhde, who will bear patiently all their child.
Ism folIles and in kindness seek to improve
Whatever may be amiss in their manners or
morals But should they turn deaf ear to her
teachlngs, and scorn her instructions, seeming
inclined to follow the evil promptings of a sin,
iui ana perverse heart, she has then need Of n
douole portion OF patience to support her in this
great trial, and enable her at last to sssyercome
evil with good, and bring them by the force
Oh precept and example to walk in wisdom !,
pleasant ways. Be kind, be firm, and patient,
ana nope on till the desired result is obtained
Year: 1860

STRAWBERRIES AND THE STRAWBERRY PARTY
We understand that report is in circulation to
the effect that elIer's Strawberry crop is fail
pre this ytar, and that he will not have enough
to supply his guests at the coming strawberry
rarity. The report is without foundation. We
have receiyed box of strawberries from his
garden, the largest, finest and sweetest we have
ever tasted, and are authorized TO say that moth
ing less than t,eO bushels Of the some hini will be
served up on that OCCASION, after which he will
supply the Weaverville market regularly as long
the strawberry season lasts,
Year: 1860

CowARDLY BARBARTsM.-The editor of the
Hydraulic Press is informed by persons lately
from Virginia City that before the massacre in
the Pyramid Lake country the Indians sent a
flag of truce to meet the armed party Of whites,
and that the bearer was shot down without par
ley, and then commenced the fight. The Press
editor calls the act cowardly and infamous. and
he never told nobler truth. 1t may not be true,
but if it is the hatchery was justifable. Always
in civilized warfare the flag of truce has been
regarded sacred under any and all circumstances
The Press editor says:


The perpetrator of it in this instance. if it re-
ally was perpetrated, must have been some ire
spOnsible bully acting upon reckless and heated
impulse, and he should have been instantly shot
down by his companions Such an example
would have conciliated the Indians, and might
have led to peaceful termination of the meet
ing, instead of to such a bloody swiftly
followed. If we could credit the tale, it wonld
nearly deprive us of sympathy for the victims OF
the red mans vengeance.
Year: 1860

The CENsus.-Frday, June lst, was the day
set for the deputy Marshals to commence taking
the census As yet we have heard of no appoint
ment of census Marshal for Trinity county
Mr. Iuo Musser, Of Weaverville, who was strong
ly recommended to Marshal Solomon for the
appointment, Informed us few days ago that
Mr.. Solomon would visit this county in person
and make the appointment, but he had not ar
rived when we vent TO press There can be no
intention to slight this county, and we only won
der that the appointment has been SO long de-
ferred
Year: 1860

FEARFUL REsU1rs-TBe late Indian butehery
on Carson river is said to have been brought on
by outrageous acts of white men that an old
Indian and squaw stopped at Williams Station
and that the woman was shamefully outraged by
several white men who were present. A few
hours afterwards the occupants of Williams
Station were murdered. Then followed the search
for the murlcrers, the battle, and the massacre
of three score men. Now if such report be true,
what honorable man can sympathize with the
first sufferers. AS usual, the Indians avenged
themselves on the principal actors, and then
whipped those who would chastise them, in the
bargain. Innocent people who live far from the
scene of action, will hardly believe that white
men could be guilty of such infamous conduct,
yet hundreds of like instances in the history Of
this State coud be narrated.
Year: 1860

Returning May has again greeted US with its
young blossoms, verdure covers the earth, and
all rejoice in the re-awakening of bountiful ma
ture. The mind of man feels itself elevated by
this re-awakenng; it begets enthusiasm for ev-
erything good and beautiful, and hesitates not to
share the JOY with all, embracing everything in
fold of unspeakable love.


The return of May stimulated our forefathers
TO renewed vigor. Leaders were chosen in the
celebration Of its coming, offerings made and
hearts beat higher in anticipation of great and
glorious deeds. OF no less pleasing nature is
the celebration Of returning spring time held by
us in these latter days. Rejocingy tho young
man clasps his faVorte maiden fondly the good
husband embraces his kind companion as they
dance round the May pole, gaddened by rejuve-
mated nature. Smilngly the aged sit by, forget
ful of the cares OF their wntry days, and feeling
young at heart in the gladness of their sons and
daughters. And laughing lghtbearted children
grow gleefpl at the return of green and blossom
ing May. No sound reaches the ear more pleas
ant than the united minstrelsy of spring birds.


To us, in this land Of our adoption, the feeling
comes with no less of gratitude and gladness--
to us the voice of re-awakened nature also speaks





alike to all, admonishing us to avoid strife and
dssension, to love one another and rejoice to-
gethcr in the celebration Of our returning Festi
val time,


But Germans look forward to the coming of a
more glorious May -day--a day of liberty for
fatherland. When that day comes let us hope
1T Will bring forth the right blossoms all over
united Germany blossoms red as blood which
5hall dispel the black night of enslavement
Certainly golden fruit will follow. Then will
Germans indeed rejoice at the return of their
national festival occasion, not alone in the land
OF our fathers not only in free and happy Amer
lea, but in every quarter of the globe.


Mr.. Schick followed his address with few re-
marks in English, welcoming citizens of all ma
tions to share the festivities Of the occasion,
which brought three hearty cheers from the
assembly.


The tent floor arranged for seventeen setts
OF dancers, and at half past six dancing began.
1t was gay and glorious scene, and astonished
those who had come from distance, and to
whom the German May Festival was something
entirely new. Between ninety and one hundred
ladies were present the first evening. and if we
do say it there no small number Of pretty
ones Dancing continued until daylight, and all
through the night following


As an EVIDENCE Of German enterprise, several
ambroiypes of the professions of three successive
days were taken, as well as a sketch Of the Fes-
tlval tent, part Of WHICH we are assured will
hereafter appear in Frank Lcsle's Illustrated
Paper. Mr.. Schutze, Secretary of the Society,
intends having one or more of the procession
views Autographed and printed on letter sheets
to be distributed in this county.


On Wednesday afternoon the Germans and
other citizens marched in procession to the tent,
took last farewell of the empty beer kegs, aud
returned to toWn.
Year: 1860

TIE Sacramento Bee says the Pony Express
was started solely to conyince Congress of the
superiority of the Central route and to secure
mail contracts over the same for number of
prise are now themselves half inclined to think
That il will ultimately nay, although they had no
such anlicipatiOns at the beginning.
Year: 1860

We are requested by the invitation committee
to ask Gen. Dosh, of the Shasta Courier, why in
Thunder he didn't come over, and to say that an
extra keg Of double-brew lager was kept 10 re-
serve for him to the last moment Make your
excuse read we'll, General
Year: 1860

HARD TO ToPLEAsE.-An acquaintance Of ours,
whose wife is sick, and who is very desirous
of obtaiuing the services of hired girl.
started out yesterday, in quest of one First
he went to the Intelligence Ollie, and was
there exhibited to several girls in succession
as the man who wanted to hire female SER
want Each one eyed him from top to toe.
and concluded he wouldn't do. His exter-
nal appearance did not suit them-he didn't
happen to have on his store clothes. and they
preferred Il more "genteer looking ndividu.
al. as their employer Failing here, he went
to q hotel where he understood a female, de-
sirous of hiring out. was boarding. Enqur-
ing for her, he was shown up stairs and took
q seat Presently finely dressed lady made
her appearance. lie arose with all due res
peet. Eand she made him a low curtsy in the
most approved style of modern gentility, at
the same time scarcely hiding a decided
sneer at his very ordinary out fit. Inform
ing him that she was the lady desirous of
employment, she stated her terms, if she
went. He was quite willing to close the
contract ut once, but she seemed reluctant,
eyeing his rigging with a very unsatisded
cir. Finally, she eased her main trouble, as
it proved, by asking him plumply what bus.
iness he was engaged in, He replied, keep
ing a saloon for the sale of lager beer, ale
and porter At this announcement, she re
coiled at least three steps, and remarking,
with a shudder, that she could mt think Of
hiring in saloon-keeper's family, waved him
to retire He did retire in deep disgust, and
We don't suppose he has got girl yet We
advise him to put on his store clothes, when
when next he sallies forth on a servaut.hunt
ing expedition. With a trim broad cloth
euit, plug hat, a gold watch with fob
seal to it about the size of turnip, and a
gold-headed cane, he would succeed without
difficulty, and no questions asked.
Year: 1860

The WARREN's.-This company left the
Bay yesterday at o'clock, and will probably
ar.iyethis afternoon. They will be escorted
from the landing to the city by the Fire De-
partment in uniform
Year: 1860

We frequently get requests from subscribers
bvletter and otherwise, not to stop their papers
that they will be in town and attend TO It,
6. All this will not do. We must and shall
treat all alike, and so if you want the paper
continued send 81 by mail before your time is
out !: if not we shall certainly stop the paper
though you be our best friend. 1t is our RUE
and we shall adhere TO it.


Send SO and we will send six copies of the
paper to one Office one year.
Year: 1860

WAsHIIGToS, Nov. 11.-Evens are trans
bring at the South which continue to cause
such solicitation in prominent circles, particu-
llrly the fixing Of an earlier cay than was an
5icipated, and this by a unanimous vote of the
Legislature Of South Carolina, for the meeting
Of a State Convention.


The President continues to receive pressing
appeals to issue an address to the South, but
there is now DO indication that any political
annual Massage to Congress
Year: 1860

We refer the Stockholders Of the Atlantic
and n. @. Railroad Companyzto a notice for a
called meeting in another column of this paper.
They are requsted to meet in the town of New
bern on the 9Th of December to take some steps
towards the establishment Of line of steamers
between some point on the road and New York,
and for the consideration of other important
matters 1t is important that there be full
meeting.