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Year: 1862

We are in possession Of papers from the
East that gives Us the true vote in New
Hampshire at the recent election. The sue
cessful candidate for Governor was nominated
by Convention composed of the Union, Con
stitutional and conservative men of all parties
The Convention which nominated the successful
ticket was called as Union Mass Convention
presided over by Judge Perley, OF Concord.
On being introduced 10 the Convention. Judge
Perley made forcible and eloquent speech.
stating that the question DOW before the people
is whether this Government shall exist or not,
and in its decision no old party ties should be
allowed to interfere with an ardent support of
the Constitutional Government. He would
remind the Convention that in this strife men
of all parties had shown themselves to be good
Union men. ard that neither of the old parties
could claim to be peculiarly Union party
He would have all parties unite without preja-
dice or reproach, 10 behalf Of the Union, now
in such terrible danger II we thus stand to-
gether we shall find the present trial but
temporary one and shall come out of it ike
gold refined.


The following resolution was adopted by the
Convention. 1t is the resolution introduced
into Congress by Crittenden, of Kentucky,
and passed BY that body in August. If any
political paper in California does not like the
resolution, they can scare up controversy
with the REcoRD at moments warning
Here it is:


Resolred, In the language of the resolution
so unanimously adopted at the late extra ses-
sion OF our Congress, that the present depora-
bic civil war has been forced upon the country
by the disunioniSts of the Southern States ;
that in this national emergency We banishiug
all feelings Of mere passion or resentment, will
recollect only our duty to the whole country ;
that the war ought not to be waged in anv
spirit of oppression or subjngation or purpose
of overthrowing or interfering with the rights
or established institutions of any other State
in the Union, bnt TO defend and maintain the
supremacy of the Constitution and preserve the
Union with all the dignity equality and rights
OF the several States unimpared and that as
soon as theSe oo)eclS are accomplished the war
ought to cease.


The Democratic organization of New Hamp-
shire were foolish enough to go into the canvas
with resolution condemning the Government
for keeping men in prison who refuse to obtain
their release by supporting the Constitution Of
the United States, and were beaten, of course.
Those who will not swear allegiance to the
Constitution Of the United States, are unfit to
enjoy the freedom of American citizens, and
can rot in Jail, without our sympathy. Those
who are not for the American Union. with the
Constitutional and legal rights of citizens ard
of the States unimpaired, had better lie in Jail
until their patriotism can rise above their sec
tional animosiry.
Year: 1862

APPROVED The Governor has approved
of an act to authorize the county of Placer to
loan its credit to the Sacramento. Placer and
Nevada Railroad Company, to the amount of
one hundred thousand dollars also, an act for
the preservation of public newspapers printed
and published in the several counties of this
State.
Year: 1862

CALIFORNIA NoRTHERN RAILROAD COMPANY.
This Company have nearly or qnite completed
the grade of their road from this city TO Oro-
vile. The engines have arrived from the East,
and are now on the way from San Francisco
to this city. The cars were shipped from New


York near four months since, and NAV be ex-
pected to arrive at any time. \ portion of
the iron was shipped in March, and the balance
was TO follow soon. 1t is expected the road
will be in running order by the lst of January
next Our city Council, in consideration of
granting the company the right of way within
the city limits, and the use of Washington
Square, situate between Ninth and Eleventh


and ID and + streets, have the obligations of
the company TO build good bridge for travel
lers over the slough on f street, and also the
sough near the residence of DR.. Soule On
account OF the high water in these sIoughs, the
engineers have been liable to make satisfacto-
ry survey. and have asked for an extension of
time for building the bridges, which has been
granted by the Council, although we are una


bic TO say as to whether the resolution has
received the sanction Of the Mayor Railroad
enterprises appear Of late TO have taken the
attention of Capitalists who are looking to
California for investment, and the iron threads
( threaten 10 pierce our valleys and wind their


way through our various mountain gorgeS. In
many localities the miner will soon be enabled


to roll down his rock to the railroad car, to be
carried to a suita ble location for crushing.
where facilities afforded such as will make it
pay for him 10 bestow his energies upon the i'm
mense mountains containing such vast amounts
of hiGden treasure yet to be developed by the
hand of industry. The California Central
Railroad now terminates at Lincoln. connecting
with the Folsom road for Sacramento. and in
all probability will soon be extended to this
city. Should the various railroad projects be
carried out, Marysville will be the grand centre
OF network of railroads such as will make
this great forwarding point, while we will


lind ready access to our mountain localities. as
well as TO the sea shore. All the various en-


ternrises have our best wishes, and we trust
the efforts of their projectors may be crowned
with success = Marysville Express.
Year: 1862

Rs-Who has not heard of SANDS SAKsArAR1LlA?
How many have cause to be thankful that it has
cured their ailments raised them from a bed of
sickness to the enjoyment of health and strength
We wish every one to benefit by it-but caution Is
required-the very success of the article is turned
against it by the cupidity of others and numerous
preparations of so called Sarsaparills are in the
market. The original and genuine article prepared
by Sands, being in universal use, Is sold almost
everywhere. Ask for that and take no other.
Year: 1862

The Special Term Calendar will be called at eleven A. N.
Monday January 1862 in the chamber Of the Board
OF Alderman by Hon Chief Justice Bosworth Part third
Of the trial term will be held in the general


the building the Of Contra and Chamber
Par; fourth Of the trial term will be held in the be-
meath that in which part third is held
Year: 1862

We observe that proposition has been made IN
both branches of the General Assembly OF this
State that this State should assume her proportion
of the Confederate debt.


We object to this, firstly, because 1t is rank
consolidation measure 1t would blend the treasu'
rios Of tho States with the treasury OF the Confcd'
crate government, and thereby consolidate both
governments into one The finances of govern
ment arc what the heart is to the human system.
Money is tie main snew of power, both in peace
and in war.


We object to it, secondly, because it would lead
to reprdlation by saddling our people with debt
Z they could never pay.


We object to it, thirdly, because this debt is


largely in the hands of traders and spectators. To


assume it would be to encourage speculation and


extorton.


We object to it, tourthly, because if the States


should assume the Confederate debt, such assump


ton would lead TO absolute free trade, which would


benefit the cotton States at the expense OF the
tbreadstuff and manufacturing States Of course
HI the Confederate government owed no debt il


would impose no tariff, but would resort to direct
:, axes and free trade.
u There are other grounds of objection to the meas
lure, which it is not necessary to state now. .We
EDcieve that nine tenths of people are opposec
10 this measure
Year: 1862

Every days exercise of the functions of his office
adds to the high estimation and confidence reposeo
in our excellent Chief Magistrate, by the people
He is eminently the ''man for the times, and de-
monstrates the wisdom of the people in placing him
in his important position.


The safety and salvation of the State and the
country are the first objects of his seeking. AS
soon as he took the chair Of State, the condition
and protection of our Eastern Counties demand
ed his ceaseless- vigilance. lie has left nothing
undone to secure their protection. Since the COM
mencement of hostilites at Kipston he has been in
close proximity to the army, .counsellng with the
authorities and encouraging our foces. On
"Wednesday last he was the field in the fight near
tioldsboro. The people of the State may be sure
that Gov. Vance is at all points where duty calls
h m. In his absence the duties OF the Executive
office arc iudiciously and promptly attend'd to ny
Coils. Barnes and Little and his Private Secretary
as far as lies within their province While his riend'
are deeply socitous for his personal safety there
no Doubt that his presence with the army contri
bu.es greatly to our success.
Year: 1862

inventory be taken through the Justices of the Peace
or Captains of militia Of the wheat cattle, hogs horses
corn beef bacon &C. hand in the different districts
that we may know what supplies have to fall back
We ought not increase the burhens of the country by
making nopproducers of many until we are GER
tain have enough produce hand to keep those who
already in the ranks in good fighting condition"
Year: 1862

Th question is constantly before the public
mind, when is Charleston to be taken! From
the reports Of Gen. Hunter and Com. Dupont
OF the capture of Bulls Bay, to the north of tn :
city. and The taking ofIhe batteries just below
il, we may soon look for a movement in the
right direction. We really think that thers
has been slight put upon South Caroline, that
she has not before this been furnished with an
opportunity TO let her " chivalry" die in that
"laSt ditch" Port Royal was only the first
dutch, and the darkies in the vicinity insis, upon
it that some OF the very tallest kind Of running
we beg pardon ofthe Palmettoes-oir retiring
for 5trategelc reasoRs-was witnessed on that
occasIon-but they have taken good care 10
keep at a respectful distance in their position
ever since. We hope that our Army and navy
will pay attention forthwith 10 the peculiar
wishes OF the people in regard to Charleston.
The Monitor and GGlena can coolly steam
into the harbOr, past Sumter and up to The city


while all the shot the fort can rain on them fall
from of their mailed sides like the peas Of Il
pop-gun. Il would have been formidable a nd
a hazardous business to have tempted 10 rur
with wooden vessels the gauntlet of the rebe


batteries and the FIRE from Fort Sumter. Bu


with the iron. .osds we presume that just


soon as they are relieved from the importan


missisn they now have to fill in the Jane


River, this will be the very next duty they viii
be sent on. When Richmond falls, " On T.


Charleston will probably be the substnut,
for the old battle cry. But even if the Gov


ernment shall see fit to reserve the apture O
Charleston tor the termination of a war inaugu
rated in that guilty city, the country will b.


perfectly satisfied. knowing that the fruit i
ripe, and ready at any moment fer plucking.
Year: 1862

Pure U'ate7 for .Stock-A good draft Of
good water is probably rs refreshing to
beasts as it is to people. But in the month
Of August. nearly all domestic animals suf-
Ger more than We imagine for want of good
water. Sheep viii thrive lar batter il they
can have access to pure water. Teams viii
endure the heat far better If they can have
plenty Of pure wafer; and il mich eo~s
must drink stasnans water wherever they
can find II. how Is il possible for them to
give their usual dew Of good milk.
Year: 1862

ter managed, that a knowledge of their intention
did not reach the officers of my command, altho'
alert until late hour of the night. Apprehen-
sive that some trouble of the kind might occur,
had last night two additional sentines placed on
posi-; Md was up myself the most of the night
The soldiers left the garrison at the dawn OF day
and before any commissioned officer was up.


You are of course aware of the wanton and
most likely premeditated murder of one, and the
probably fatally wounding of another of the most
peaceable soldiers in my command. 1t is but rea-
sonable to expect some excitement on the part of
soldiers, when such action is allowed to pass
without the proper attempt to ascertain the gull
ty parties and bring them to punishment. From
what conceive to be reliable testimony. have
no doubt that my men were shot by one of the
most noted offenders that has for the past years
figured in the criminal Annals of California, un-
der the so6riquet of "Cherokee Bob" cannot
but express my surprise that the citizens of your
city did not take interest enough in this matter
to have had this notorious criminal arrested.
am glad to learn that there is disposition on
the part of the citizens to full investigation of
the matter. 1t shall have my hearty coopera-
ton.


will answer for the good conduct of the men
under my command, if you will for the citizens
of your town. My men will not disturb any cit
zens if let alone. If they offend against any
one. possess ample power to punish them; and
trust that, should any such cases occur, they will
be reported to me, instead of some citizen at
tempting to assume this authority himself


Very Respectfully


HARVEY LEE.


Lit. Col. 4th Infy. CAL Volunteers.
Year: 1862

WHAT DOES ANYBODY KNOW ABOUT IT?-
The Sacramento Union says that the farce
Of secession will hardly last another month
What do you know about it? We might say
it will last five years. What do we know
about it? What does any Of US know about
it? Amador Dispatch.
Year: 1862

BUsINEss.-The general branches Of bust
ness in Folsom, have been most active and
renumerative during the past week. We
believe there is more business transacted in
one week in Folsom, than in any town with
in thirty miles of US, in the space of thirty
days excepting the city. Telegraph.
Year: 1862

May DAY PARrY.-The school children
of our town had pleasant May Day Party
on Thursday. Many ladies and gentlemen
were present to witness and participate in
the plays and sports Of the young folks.
Year: 1862

GOVERNMENT FARMING ask the gen.
tleman,' said Mr.. Wicklffe, of Kentucky, in
his speech in the House of Representatives
upon the Presidents emancipation resolution,
"who are advocating these propositions, if it is
military necessity that this Government, with
debt now of upward of seven hundred mil
lion of dollars, should commence the business
of cotton planting in South Carolina and
Georgia or elsewhere? l ask where is the
power and authority in the Government of
the United States to 90 into the business of
farming-for it amounts TO that practically?
where is the authority of the Government of
the United States to send parcel of men
south to engage in the business of cotton
growing, who when they get there, will know
about as much about raising cotton as | do
about preaching the gospel, and not as much
for | have heard the gospel preached, and
they never saw stalk of cotton growing. If
you carry out your plan, it will be the finest
position for one of your modern honest men
to steal that you can find in the United
States, not excepting army contracts
Year: 1862

Some Of our officers who were taken prison.
e1s at the battles before Richmond, and were
afterwards exchanged, state that the rebels
mat1eled exceedingly at not finding more Of
cur dead On the fields Of battle, and persuaded
themselves into the belief that we buried them
during the engagements. Tt was positively
asserted by one that We had buried in single
trench, near Malvern Hill, no less than 861 of
our dead. a national officer, who was standing
By, replied to the ridiculous statement of the
rebel by calling bis attention to the fact Of our
commanders being men Of common sense. and
that as such they would not be likely to de
sert the wounded, leaving them in the hands
Of the enemy, for the sake of removing the
killed.


It is well known that all our killed and
most Of the severely wounded we're left on the
field of battle. Some Of the enemy exhibited
considerable disappointment at not finding
our loss greater than 1t was, aud even de-
clared in the presence Of Union soldiers
p1isoners-that the rebel loss in killed alone
was four to our one.
Year: 1862

People hcreway have ceased to wonder
why it is that an effort at heart is not made
to relieve the loyal men Of East Tennessee
by sending a Federal army among them
and hare settled down into the belief that
The advantages which might have been
gained by prompt action, must be sacri-
feed, and all that country lost, to be re.
gained only after long and bloody strugg-
gle We who knew what the matter is
gave Ep long ago; and when our renders
know That Floyd's old friend, Don Carlos
Buell., is the ni= i=ger in that fence, they viii
give up also. But Why is that man contin
ned in hie cnrnYnand2
Year: 1862

work that is before US. So by hard lasor
and infinite pain, the scales are knocked of
eyes that have heretofore been alfblind;
and go We all come to full comprehen-
sion Of the truth that to clear patriotic
sense has been discern ible at the bottom of
This matter all the while-Victory and
Emancipation-God's reward and Gods
labor-must SO forward, hand in hand.
That is the lesson which the year has
TAUGHT,
Year: 1862

may be based, with security to be ap,
proved By the Clerk OF the Court Of
Common Pleas Of the Distrc: in which
such defendant may reside. or may be
taken, conditioned for the delivery of the
property Of such debtor. liable TO such
process, or so much thereof as may be
sufficient to satisfy the plaintiffs demand,
TO the Sheriff Of said District, or for the
surrender Of the body Of the defendant,
according to the exigency Of such process
at the time at which judgment may be
obtained on such debt, in cases Of mesne
process, or at the time limited for the op.
GRAFTON Of this Act in cases Of final pro.
cess Provided, ho,oeUsr, il such bond
and security shall not be given within
Zen days after the defendant shall be
served with cory Of the said affidavit,
such defendant shall be deprived Of The
benefit Of this Act; and in the absence OF
defendant, copy Of such affidavit left at
his place Of residence shalt be equivalent
to personal service.


SEC. 8. That it shall he the duty Of
the clerk before whom such affidavit may
he made, forthwith to cause copy there.
Of to be personally served on the defen.
dant, or left at his residence. with a notice
requiring him to give the bond and se-
curtv required BY the second section Of
this Act within ten DAYS from the date Of
such service. and the sheriff shall imme-
dia;ely upon the fling Of such affidavit
proceed TO arrest the defendant, or take a
levy Of property according to the exigen-
cy Of the process to which such affidavit
may he attached.


SKC. 4. That all sales authorized or d.
rec,ed by any decree, rule or order OF
any Of the courts Of this State, shall be
stayed until the same shall be renewed
by one OF the judges Of the court ma
king such decree. rule or order, either in
open court or At chambers.


SEC. 5. That the operation OF the sta.
ute Of limitations be. and the same is
hereby. SUSPENDED during the period in
which this Act is Of force, so far as APP
pl'cable to causes OF action coming with.
in the meaning Of this Act.


SEc. 9. That while this Act remains in
force debts due on open accounts. and
other demands not heretofore bearing in.
teres, by law, shall bear interest at the
rate OF seven per centum per annun.
Year: 1862

tyr in a noble cause" and take fresh cour,
age to expeI the vandal hordes Of out
laws and free.booters. Let it be kept be-
fore the people, our country needs their
assistance and asks for il. Death it is
true is a great calamity bs. there is a
greater-disgrace II our country fall
into the hands Of our enemies she will be
DESTROYED, and what is worse, disgrdced.
Reinfurcements are almost daily rolling
in and we fondly hope before the close Of
Spring a brighter period will begin to
dawn upon us. But during the present
winter and early spring we may expect
pretty severe times


Prince Albert is dead. He died Of Gas
!ric fever. lie was II prudent and pleas
ant man, and did mnch toward the agri
culture and mechanic arts of his adopted
country. He was the originator OF the
",oorlds fair, which gave new and
powerful impetus to industry and enter.
prise both in Europe and America.


In conversation with a gentleman
who has been in the employment Of the
Royal family, and has had opportunity
for acquiring knowledge on the subject,
learn there is a strong probability the
Queen will abdicate in favor of the Prince
Of Wales. In the transition something
may turn up, which will give n favorable
turn to affairs in America. A more re
tired life would suit the temperament, and
better agree with the feelings Of the
Queen. For she has decided preference
for domestic over political employmen,s.
Year: 1862

Burnside is outnumbered, outflanked.
compelled to yield the hill be took so
bravely. His position is no longer one
of attack; he defends himself with un-
faltering frmness, but he sends to Nc
Clellan for help McClellan's glass for
the last halfhour has seldom been turned
away from the left


He sees clearly enough that Burnside
is pressed-needs no messenger to tell
him that. His face grows darker with
anxious thought Looking down into
the valley where Is, 900 troops are lying,
he turns half questioning look on Fitz
John Porter, who stands by his side,
gravely scanning the field They are
Porter's troops below, are fresh and only
impatient to share in this fight. But Por-
ter slowly shakes his head, and one NAV
believe that the same thought is passing
through the minds of both Generals:
They are the only reserves of the army;
they cannot be spared


Mcclellan remounts his horse, and
with Porter and dozen officers of his
staff rides away to the left in Burnsides
direction. Sykes meets them on the
road-a good soldier, whose opinion is
worth taking. The three Generals talk
briefly together. 1t is easy to see that
the moment has come when everything
may turn on one order given or with
held, when the history of the battle IS
only to be written in thoughts and pur-
poses and words of the General.


Burnside's messenger rides up. His
message is, "I want troops and guns
If you do not send them / cannot hold
my position for half an hour." !" McClel-
lan's only answer for the moment is
glance at the western sky. Then he
turns and speaks very slowly: "Tell Gen.
Burnside that this is the battle of the
war. He must hold his ground till dark
at any cost. / viii send him Millers
battery. ! can do nothing more. Ihave
no infantry" Then as the messenger
was riding away he called him back
Tell him if he cannot hold his ground,
then the bridge, to the last mani--al-
ways the bridget If the bridge is lost,
all is lost"


The sun is already down; not halfan-
hour of daylight is left Till Burnside's
message came it had seemed plain to
every one that the battle could not be
finished to-day None expected how
near was the peril of defeat, of sudden
attack on exhausted forces-how vital
to the safety of the army and the nation
were those fifteen thousand waiting
troops of Fitz John Porter in the hollow.
But the rebels halted instead Of push
ing on; their vindictive cannonade died
away as soon as the light faded Before
it was quite dark the battle was over
0nlya solitary gun of Burnside's thun-
dered against the enemy, and presently
this also ceased, and the field was still


The peril came very near, but it has
passed, and in spite of the peril, at the
close of the day was partly success
not victory, but an advantage, had
been gained Hooker, Sumner and
Franklin held all the ground they had
gained, and Burnside still held the bridge
and his position beyond. Everything
was favorable for a renewal of the fight
in the morning.