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Year: 1861

It is stated, upon good authority, that Gen.
Wool has rendered his resignation to the
President This step of the old General was
oceasioned by the promotion Of Gen. Mcclellan
to the vacancy made by the retirement of Gen.
Scott. The rule has been invaded before, in
our military record, of preferriug junior cfi-
Ger to senior in command and commission
We had hoped, under the circumstances exist
ing at the present time, that Gen. Wool would
not have taken umbrage at the action of the
President but we know, also, that New
York will not brook what might be termed, a
slight to her great general and, indirectly, to
her. Yet, we are satisfied this was not intend
ed in such light for, 10 doubt, the Cabinet
consulted with Lieutenant General Scott as to
his successor in the present emergency, and he,
no doubt, he recommended Mcclellan, in whose
military capacity he has the highest confidence.
We cannot blame the General for retiring.
His patriotism is undoubted, and his military
experience is Of great value to his country.
ne Is vi tue ou sCuOOi vi oOluIetS dud Is UOuuu
by the rules and etiquette of the regular army
as things sacred to the profession of arms II
he goes out Of command at this hour of bis
countrys greatest need Of his experience and
ability, she will loose much that cannot be
easily replaced but, being strict discipline
rian and firm adherent to the old fixed rules
of his profession, and his Empire State calling
to him not to forget his position and her honor


be cannot turn deaf ear to her call, nor for
get his pride Of position and the rules of bis
profession. But, wherever the old General is
or may be. there are thousands who will wish
him well, and feel deep regret that circum>
stances compelled him to leave field where
his beloved country most needed him.
Year: 1861

simple act confscating the property of the re-
act, slaves might have been seized and employ
ed against the rebels. But a Republican Con-
press would never have received the sanction
of the Aboitionists of the North, had they re-
cognized slaves as property-hence they added
a clause declaring that masters who permitted
their slaves to be employed in aiding the rebel
lion, should be deprived of their services-ma-
king no disposition of them thereafter. Ere
monts proclamation simply declared them free
Why not confscate the slaves of rebels, and
employ them in crushing the rebellion? There
are four millions Of slaves. Quite an army if
the Government would use them leaving the
questions of rights under the laws and Consti-
tuition to be settled when we have shown that
the laws and Constitution can be sustained
A man is justified in grasping a dirty stick
to kill rabd dog" 1t is folly for the Gov
ernment to fight the rebels and at the same
time protect them in their property and per-
sons. 1t is folly to deprive the rebels of the
services of their slaves, and not use them in
support of the Government. 1t is folly to free
them in accordance with Fremont's procla-
nation. 1t is folly to attempt to prove to the
South that the Administration is not Aboli-
tion, and to the North that is. All questions
sink into insiguiicance in comparison with
that of sustaining the Government. Let us
look the main question fair in the face, and if
the slave property or population can be of SER
vice in sustaining the Government, let the
Government employ them for that purpose.
That is my doctrine. 1t should be the doctrine
Of every man patriotic enough to desire the
perpetuation of the Government.


There is but little news of Importance from
any portion of our army. The preparations
however, from New York City to San Fran
cisco, look as though the Government was
ready to strike powerful and well>directed
blows. The exact number of men occupying
this line, Is known only to the Government,
but everybody else knows that the Govern
ment can call out ten times the amount of
troops they now have, if they want them.


1t is probable that you will soon have stir
ring news from the army, if, indeed, you do
not receive it before you do this. l had in-
tended to visit Washington, but passes to the
army are denied. I suppose there is not much
to be seen there now, but a vast military camp
and they can be seen in any town all over the
country G.
Year: 1861

INsANE.-An elderly woman, Mrs. Watkins,
residing on Butte Creek, in this county, is now
in charge of the Sheriff. preparatory to being
sent to the Insane Asylum, at Stockton. She
is widow lady, as we are informed, and the
mother of large family of children, some ol
whom are grown up. Her insanity is of long
standing but was mild and controable until
since the death of her husband. She will leave
for Stockton today.
Year: 1861

Coon, If TRuE.-At the completion of the
Overland telegraph, Frak Fargo sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to President Lincoln:


Spare US, if possible, the misfortune of any
civilian Brigadier Generals. Give the control
of this Department to competent commander


1t is reported that he received the following
answer to his oificious message:


Have had enough of Republican advice
The Government now needs soldiers.


As good an antidote for the swellhead as
an application of ice.
Year: 1861

ALruRAs.-IrrepressbIe Alturas will claim
the attention of the incoming Legislature. Pc
uions are already being circulated in the
Northern portion of Sierra, praying for the
establishment of new county
Year: 1861

No MORE RAIN.-The clouds-auspicious
of much-needed rain-which hung over the
valley for the last few days have cleared away
and left the atmosphere as dry, and the streets
as dusty as ever. From present Indications
the dry season has just set in.
Year: 1861

ANOTHER MAMMOTH WELL-The Mercer
PA Dispatch describes an extraordinary vein
of oil tapped on the McElhany farm, at a
depth of four hundred and sixty feet 1t SAYS :


" A watch was held while 1t ran into tank
holding, by measure, one hundred and eight
barrels, and it filled the same in fifty-two min.
utesl At a fair estimate, taking this as data,
those who were working about it are confident
that in the first twenty-four hours it flowed
two thousand four hundred barrels of oil ! Up
to the time of our leaving there appeared to be
but little diminuton What is also remark
able, is the fact that this well is located not
more than twenty rods from the Funk well,
which has been flowing some four months, and
has yielded an almost incredible quantity of
the greasy fluid 1t would have been suppo-
sed that the latter had drained all the oil for a
considerable distance around, but here is one
still more prolific within twenty rods. Thes
oil wells are certainly among the wonders of
the world"
Year: 1861

RAILROAD NoRTH.-The citizens of Red
Blnff and Shasta are canvassing the feasibility
of constructing Railroad from this place. up
the valley of the Sacramento to Shasta. Such
a road can be built easily and at comparative
ly little expense, as nature has done the gra-
ding. aud would be of immense advantage to
the northern portion of the State; but whether
1t would be paying institution or not, Is a
different question.
Year: 1861

y HEREBY ACCEPT THE CHALLENGE OF
Il John Campbell. to run his horse Sampson
against my horse Solomon upon the following CON
dtions viz The owner of each horse shall choose
two judges they to choose a fifth, who shall place
a valuation upon each horse, and the owner of the
horse hearing the least valuation shall make up in
cash the value of the other horse. The owner of
the horse losing the race, shall have the privilege
of redemption within ten days after the race at the
valuation fixed upon by the said judges.


forfeiture of 500 to cover training expenses
&c, to be put up within one week. at the banking
house of Faulkner Co., Oroville. The race to be
rnn over the Sewell's Ranch course, three months
after the forfeiture is deposited. Mile heats best
Three in Five. D.ZANONI.
Year: 1861

Business ACrIvITY.-An increasing activity
is plainly perceptibe in nearly all branches of
business carried on within our midst. Our citi-
zens are all busily engaged in their different
avocations, and the town presents a scene of
life and animation not before seen since the
palmy days of sc and 81. The streets are
filled with teams which are hourly arriving
and departing, heavily loaded with all manner
of commodities. This welcome state of things
does not appear of temporary or transient
character, but bears the impress of lasting
permaneDce.
Year: 1861

DANGERS OF SKATING.-Dr. Lewis,
in his Journal, says it is very doubtful
if skating be one Of cur best exercises
1t is not quite free from danger to life
and limb, while such rapid motion
through keen, cutting atmosphere, by
those who live mostly in high furnace
heat, is certainly a very questionable
venture. Every year, since skating be-
came the rage, thousands of lungs have
been seriously compromised by this vi
olent change. Skating is excellent for
hardy people, and for those much accus-
toned to exposure, but it is to be used
with great caution by those who live in
heated parlors.
Year: 1861

OBsERvATIoN.-The habit of obser-
vation is one of the most valuable in
life-its worth can never be too highly
estimated and it is one that can easily
be cultivated. Never do any thing
without observing that all you do is cor
rect. Do not even take a walk without
having your eyes and ears open, and al
ways try and remember what you see
and hear. By this means you will ac-
quire more knowledge than can ever be
learned from books, as you will find the
information in exactly the form you are
capable Of receiving it.
Year: 1861

L have been gazing long from the win
dow out upon the beautiful snow, and
as I've guzcd, been thinking. Las
night, when the white Snow Angel came
down and spread over the. bare, brown
Earth mantle pure and perfect; crown
ed the brave oak with glittering dia
monds, and festooned the lowly shrubs
with flowers of wondrous beauty, die
you listen for the footstep of the good
angel and did not hear it, because il
fell so very softly? Did you press your
face 'gainst the window-pane, and look
wondering into the might, to catch q
glimpse of the kind angel who scattered
the snow fakes? But you did not see
him--you saw only the beautiful ,oork he
had done. And then you thoughts how
like the blessed deeds Of Chariyf


Pure as the spotless snow--unseen,
unheard, her priceless gifts are given
Noiseless as the snow they fall--healing
hearts, left perchance all bare and desc
late.


OH Charity, Charity! beautiful, lovely
as thou art, how few there are, how very
few, who bow devoted at thy shrine
How te0 open their hearts, that thou
may'st enter and dwell there, the cher
ished inmatel--one who would teach
their hands deeds of kindness; their
mouths words of Love, and their hearts
the precious lesson, ''Love ye one an
other!"


But didn't mean to preach a sermon
at all, only I do think we would be SO
much happier five would love the sweet
Angel Charity little better, and lend a
more willing ear to her wise teachings


Did we but take her as our friend, l
think we would not spy out so many
flaws in the characters of our noighbors
-Dagnifying each fault until it seems
a great unseemly sore that consumes all
virtues. Could We but see ourselves
Alright, how truly we should find, that
not all the blemishes we see upon our
fellOw.creatures' regulations are really
there, but because there are notes in
the very eyes zoe look through, we think
they are our neighbors' faults.


All! how very often, when the sun
shine seems dimmed--when winds blow
roughly aud every one seems scOwling
at or jostling against us--we think this
such a dark world and full of such ill.,
natured people, But did we only for a
moment look within, we would fnd that
we ourselves, not others, were indulg-
ing in .frowns and murmurings.


Then let us welcome to our bosoms a
kind Monitory, who will smOothe the
troubled brow, still the raging tempest
of discontent and fault-6nding, teach
ing US how glorious a thing it is to
Glove our neighbors as Ourselves."-
Then every heart win bless us, for our
deeds will be the blessed deeds Of Char
ity. SUSIE SOMEBODY
Year: 1861

VALUE OF A NEwsPAPER.--A hint
about securing personal comfort never
comes amiss. A thin shawl may be
made warm by placing a newspaper in
side of it. The paper is impervious to the
wind and cold air from the outside, and
prevents the rapid escape of warm air
from beneath it. If you suffer from
cold feet on journey, fold piece Of
newspaper over your stocking. This is
better than rubbers. If you are cold
in bed, newspaper spread under the
upper cover will serve as an additional
blanket.
Year: 1861

Two persons were once disputing so
loudly on the subject of religion that
they awoke a big dog which had been
sleeping on the hearth before them, and
he forthwith barked most furiously.
An old divine present, who had been
quietly slipping his tea while the dis
putants were talking, gave the dog a
kick and exclaimed--"Hold your tongue,
you know no more about it than they
do
Year: 1861

q The following letter, which enphaticalIy speak,
for Itself was written by the Dean Of the Faculty Of
the Philadelphia College of Medlcine-to the editors
Of he Pacific Medical and Surgical Journal, San Fra
cisco, for publicnti,n
Year: 1861

BY reference to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that meeting of the citizens
of Shasta county is requested on Saturday.
Oct. 5th, at Excelsior Hall, for the purpose
of taking the initial steps for the formation
of a Cavalry Home Guard. We hope that
none will be derelict in duty on this occasion,
as it is Of Importance to consider carefully
the propriety of this organization. We can,
not be Indifferent while the enemies of our
country are trampling the National flag in
the dust, and thus sapping the very founda.
tion of our prosperity and the liberties that
are our heritage. There is no Disgusting the
fact, for it is self.evident, that the time has
arrived when every man should know how to
use the sword and musket, and if need be, to
try his pluck and muscle when duty calls
him.


We are now in the midst of terrible war,
and there is no telling when or where it may
be terminated nor can the most sagacieus
forsee but that an attempt will be made to
place California in the position of second
Missouri, by precipitating horde of out,
laws through the southern passes of the ST.
erras, and conAscate our property as was
done In Arizona


That many would join secession force in
this State, and still more furnish material
aid, tor such purpose, is beyond cavil or
dispute.


A timely organization will prevent the de-
velopement of the twin plaques of civil war
and desolation on this Coast, and therefore
we urge the formation of Cavalry Home
Guard in our midst.
Year: 1861

are only trying to humbug the peorle Tor tho
purpose of securing the lOaves and fishes OF Of
fee.


But we don't wish to he considered in the
above remarks as trying to hinderan one from
leaving the Democratic party and going into
another organization. The doors of that good
old party are always open to receive honorable
members, or let out those who have become too
corrupt to stay within its folds. Some stay in
our party as long as they can get Office and after
holding it for years, and cannot reasonably ex-
pect any more avors, from the party, they get
down on their knees, and with tears in their
eyes go to the opposition and say II they had
tit o do over again thav would not have voted
for such Democrat Others again, stay in the
party as long as they are poor, but when the
party gives them all the Offices they can, and
when they get so that they can blow and
spread themselves and feel under no obligations
what to the party for what it has done for them,
they then leave it and hunt up some new or
ganization where they think they can still get
office or other avors. All such characters are
better outside Of the pales o. the Democratic
Union Church than it; and the sooner they
leave the better it will be for themselves and
and the party that they are so ungrateful to; as
their places can be more than filled with more
honorable men. There is plenty Of room for
such men in this new political humbug Union
Party as there was in that other humbug, the
Anti Nebraska party. Join in with them gen
tlemen and peace be with you. You will be
excellent subjects to participate in all OF their
caucusses, meetings, &c., and il you watch the
corners closely you may get to be the "big toad
| in the puddle"
Year: 1861

There is fair prospect of an increased
demand for breadstuffs, owing to partial
failure of the crops in Europe. The New
York Journal IF Commerce in its issue of
the 10Th ult., presents the situation of the
ferei On market as follows: -..


"We have a steady demand for bread
stuffs from Great Britain, and the ascer-
tanned deficiency of the crops there, bo. h
in cereals and potatoes, renders her Gus
tom certain, unless prices advance here
considerably above present rates, and thus
above the values at other points of sup
Ply. But the most fa,tering prospect for
our breadstufs is now opening in France
The average crop of wheat in that empire
may be Sc. down, in round numbers, at
100000 bushels. This is just about
equal to the consumption. For although
the north Of France, in good seasons, pro
duces more than it needs, and sells its
surplus to its neighbor across the channel,
the southern provinces produce about the
same quantity less than their need, and
import the deficiency from the Black Sea
and other more contiguous ports. The
damage to the crops this year is found to
be even more in reality than appearance,
as the wheat is not filled, and does not
make the usual proportion Of flour. The
estimates Of the deficiency are therefore
constantly increasing. No well informed
writer now places it less than one fifth
while one>fourth, and even one third, are
more commonly reckoned within tie range
of possibility. We set down the need as
at least eighty million bushels; and this
is want which must be supplied In
France there is no substitute for bread
it is the great article of food, as potatoes
are in Ireland and the alternative is fam
inc. The French government. is alive ,e
the necessity Of procuring an economical
supply. and decree has been Issued re
moving even the slight weighing take
upon imports, that there May be no i'm
pediment to the trade"
Year: 1861

In the approaching battle that seems
imminent at Lexington, No., or between
there and Georgetown, the strength of the
hostile forces will be pretty nearly equal,
and large enough TO make the engage
ment the most decisive one of the war.


We assume that McCulloch, with prob
ably 5000 or 10000 men, has effected a
junction with Price, whose total force is
not less than 10000 men. The enemy
will thus have an army of 10000 men
half of them well drilled, we'll armed, and
efficient fighting men. He has also,
ample artillery, though it has never yet
been efficiently managed, and cannot begin
to compete with the Federal batteries un-
Ger the command of such men as Totten
and Dubois.


1t is not probable that Price will wait
at Lexington for an attack. lie is too
wary to allow himself to be penned up in
the bend of the river there. and have his
route to the South cut of, in the event
that retreat sh ould be necessary. 1t is,
therefore, probable that he will endeavor
to find battle field in the vicinity OF
Georgetown, so that, if defeated, he can
retire towards the southwest.
Year: 1861

REJFcTING THEIR GoLD.-An amusing
scene occurred in the camp of a Pennsyl-
vania regiment, some days ago. Our
troops were engaged in brisk skirmish
with the rebels at Lewinsville, just above
the Chain Bridge. Nearly opposite, on
this side of the river, Gen McCall's dvis-
ion were in camp, and the Psymaster vas
counting out the gold due the troops for
their services. Word was received Of
what was going on over the river. The
men sprsng to their arms, anticipating
an order to march The regiment, among
whom the money was being distributed,
turning their backs upon the Paymaster
and bis treasure, as if it were a matter of
no account One man was signing re-
ceipt for his yellow heap then lying on
the table; he dropped bis pen and rushed
for the camp, leaving, pen, paper and gold
to take care of themselves. Another has
tily shouted, "Hold on to mine till to-
morrow" and darted from the tent. The
Paymaster was left alone with the gold,
with time to contemplate the curious in
cidents of war.
Year: 1861




third term and sixth year Of republican
rule or misrule in this State. The time
rapidly approaches when the people must
decide for themselves, whether they will
continue it two years longe. or not
Those WIN are partial TO the kind of ad.
ministration we have had, under Bashford
and Randall, will naturally vote to per-
petua,e it; aud those who are not, will
quite as naturally vote for change. Nine
men out of ten will admit that change is
desirable. 1t is high time the books were
overhauled and examined by the party op-
posed to the one which has so long been in
power. The democrats, when all power
ful, considered it. good policy to permit
the opposition to come In once in a while
and look over the books. There never
was more occasion for having this duty
performed than at this very time, in this
State. Everything may be all right and
just as it should be. If so, how crafty
ing it will be to have the fact established
beyond all doubt. The Union Conven-
ton failed to comprehend the Importance
of having change of administration, and
undertook to continue the present dynasty
under another name. TIE republicans
are endeavoring to evadc the responsibility
of Randall's mal-administration, by send>
ing him abroad. He owes his appoint
ment to Rome to general distrust of his
honesty, and not to any peculiar fitness or
qualification for the position His mis-
sion abroad, resembles that of young
man who has been guilty of some youth
tul indiscretion," aud leaves the State in
order to facilitate a compromise with the
injured parties. All this if not pardonable
is generally winked at in fond and dotng
parents, who resort to it for the purpose
of screening their offspring from the dis
grace Of condign punishment. Gov. Ran
dali, however. is sent abroad. not to save
himself, but the party. They admit that
he has been very bad Governor, so they
procure a commission for him to 90 and
represent us abroad. All this bears too
close resemblance to the thimble-rig to
be honest and straight forward. The
people of this State are entitled to a
change, in all the departments of the State
government, and if wise, will insist on
having it. We were willing it should be
effected through the agency of the Union
party, but that having failed, il devoves
upon the democracy to bring, II about
Our republican contemporaries insist tha,
there are NO political questions involved
in the contest this fall, and if not, there
never can be more favorable opportunity
presented, for making a thorough and
sweeping change in the State administra
ton, than the one which we now have, and
and it only remains for the people to avail
themselves of it.-Milwaukee Press and
Neus.
Year: 1861

AN OFFICE WORTH MILLION Dol
LARs.-A most desirable Office to hold at
any time. is that of Surveyor Of the port
of New York. The dullest years secure
to him the snug little sum of thirty or
forty thousand dsiiars per annum, while
at present, the avalsnchs of condemna-
tons aud con6scations increase that sum
so enormously, as 10 bring it little short
of million of dollars for the current sea-
son
Year: 1861

Majority In favor Of tho TRIBUNE.


Any person who chooses to verify this
table can be accommodated by calling at
our counting room during business hours,
where evidence Of these facts will he found
sufficient to satisfy any jury in the United
States. But go ahead, gentlemenl hisa
dirty business, 10 be sure 1t is true you
get snub',cd about twenty times where you
tnd onc sympatl.iser: Its fact that you
buy the TRIBUNE every morning, or borrow
it from neiglIbor, for with oil your spleen
you can't afford to 60 without the news. 1t
is evident that we might make you uncom.
Portable in reputation and business If We
should descend to your level But be not
discouraged. You are entirely safe in our
hands. We shall not expose you. Grub
away in the dark till you arc thoroughly
satisfied, and when you hare finished we
will make another exhibit Of profit and
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