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Year: 1861

An ISc'DESr OF THE EBATTLE-FIELn-A Day
OF MOURNING IN RIcHMOND.-W Washing ton,
.July l6 Que Of the surgeons assistants who
was emploved at the hospital near the battle
field near at Bulls run on Sunday, states thai
the white lag which was raised over that
building. To denote the use to which it was ap
piled, seemed to be special mark for the ba Ills
Of the enemy. Tae FIRE was evidently directed
upon the house, although il was known that
our wounded soldiers had been conveyed TO it
from the field. This is another instance Of
she humanity of the rebels.


Persons who have arrived here from Falls
Church, Virginia, say that the rebel picket
guards are much mnre civil than they were
before the recent battle, and that they admit
that the loss Of the enemy in killed and wound
I'D in the affair of Sunday was very great


A member Of the Seventy fret regiment OF
New York states that in one of the charges oi
that regimeat upon the rebel battery he met al
the point of the bayonet a member Of one oi
She Virginia regiments, with whom he had
formed intimate relations of friendship while
the rebel sol lier was at college in New York
Each instantly recognized the other. and in
stead Of ciTFying out the work OF death, they
elsspsd hands with exclamation of God blesI
you," and seperated.


A secessunIst uf this city declares that h,
has received private sdvices from Richmond
to the efT4cI that Monday was day of mourn
Jag rnther than rejoicing in that city on ae
count OF the great numbers OF tho rebel troop
who were killed in the action at Bulls Run
The statement confirms previous reports OF Ih
heavy loss sustained by the enemy
Year: 1861

A few days since, while in Washington,
Colonel Mulligan was serensded by the New
York Fifteenth Regiment, when he made
the following eloquent remarks: .


FELLOW CITIZENS: l thank you most
heartily for this unexpected compliment.
The hour is so late, or rather early, that
can only detain you with but few words. l
assure you that l feel proud that here, in the
Capital of the nation, by the side of the great
army of the Potomac, such recognition is
made Of the service was able to render, and
of the bravery of my command during the
nine days siege at Lexington. 1t is painful
to contemplate the present condition Of our
country, but there is one consolatory thought
in connection with it. While the sound OF
the mill and the ringing music of the anvil
are ascending to Heaven, half a million of
bristling bsyonets attest that our lives and
our freedom are inseparable; that we will die
sooner than yield the glorious birthright we
inherit from the founders of cur country.
Our sacred cause has heen crinsoued by the
blood Of a Lyon, it has been sanctified by
the death in arms of that noble Senator, Col
onel Baker, who stepped from yonder hall to
the battle. field; it has been sanctified, too,
by the captivity of the glorious leader of the
gallant New York Sixty ninth, Colonel Cor
coran. May he be brought out from his i'm
prisonment, and once more lead his brave
regiment, to vipdicate the royal Irish valor
and gavenge his country Gentlemen, that
we may maintain the Union intact, the Con
stitution supreme and our liberties inviolate
is my wish, as once more thank your band
and your gallant Colonel for this visit, and
bid you good night
Year: 1861

Two IMPORTANT LEssoNs.-Mr Rarey, the
horse tanner, has at each of his lectures deml
onstrated Two very important things. FIrsti
he shows how to mount into the saddle With
out its being held in its place by girths-
Men usually mount in just the wrong way.
They face the horses flank, clutch the rear
part or 'cautle" of the saddle, stick their
toe against the horses ribs, and lift their
whole weight at disadvantage, like fly on
pane of glass. Rarey simply lays the sad
die on the horses back, without buckling the
girths, placed his right hand forward on the
side of the saddle, puts his foot in the stirup,
grasps the bride and name in his left hand.
and with light spring rises perpedicularly
from the ground, so as to bring the whole
weight of the body over the foot in the stir.
up. In this way it is just as easy to mount
a horse, no matter how large and round
backed he may be, without saddle girths as
with them. Secondly, he has taught us how
to stop a runaway horse. The horse has
very little power to resist a side pull upon
his bride, although immense power for di-
rect or downward pull Hence, if you are
riding and your horse attempts to run, take
a short hold on one rein, pull his head around
and make the horse turn and turn until sat.
is6ed to 60 quietly along.
Year: 1861

The New Y ear.


The New Year was ushered in by a most
bright and beautiful day. Il would be fitting
that it should come in clouds and storm,
for that is the prospective condition o.
the country for the comming year. We
have certain prophecies for the year which
we hope to give in in our next.
Year: 1861

We are Informed


That the farmers on the Half Breed Tract,
arc about to petition Congress through the
Hon. Galusha A. Grow, to take their lands
back, or to push the Homestead Bill through
before tho ides Of March. They say they
have to pay all the taxes while the others
do the talking and voting.
Year: 1861

SiDgula Phenomenon.


On Saturday afternoon the Sun was fol-
lowed by two distinct Sun Dogs, and well
defined cross, such as was probably seen by
Constantine, and which remarkable light
has been rediculed by Hume as baseless
fiction. This remarkable exhibition was
repeated in the evening Of the same day,
and the Moon seemed bound to out-do the
Sum- and besides two most bright false moons
and surrounded with most beautiful and
perfect rainbow, and what is more remark.
able and singular still, there was within the
arch Of the rainbow bright cross, precisely
in tho form Of cross. and occasionally
burning up with peculiar brilliancy.
Year: 1861

GOVERNOR DowNEY.-There is Los An
geles gentleman in town who was present on
Saturday week when Governor Downey made
his speech there, and he declares his speech as
printed is nothing like his speech as delivered.
His remarks fell like wet blanket upon the
audience. This man positively asserts that the
Governor did say that this is an abolition war,
carried on by aboltionists, and that all the
armies in the country could not make him take
back one word Of his famous political letter.
ISac. Bee.
Year: 1861

ANOTHER DIAMOND FoUND.-Mr George
Il. Smith has shown the editor Of the Butte
Record a diamond, found in the mining claims
of Mr. Pierson, at Cherokee Ravine, valued at
from fifteen to twenty dollars. This is the second
one found in that locality, and as there is no
humbug about it, undoubtedly more diligent
search will be made for them hereafter.
Year: 1861

ILLNESS OF Ex-PREsIDRNT BUCHANAN
Correspondence from Lancaster, Pa, says that
the health Of Ex-president Buchanan is far
from good. Dropsical symptoms have made
their appearance, which are alarming at his
time of life. The indications are that he may
of his last year Of Office have been too much for
him.
Year: 1861

We give on our FIRST page an article from
a Richmond paper, showing the very mod
crate pretensiOns of the rebels. The Rich
mond editor thinks that the battle Of Bull
Run settled the question of independence,
and that the contest now is for boundaries.
Had the Coufederates improved their vic
tory at Bull Run, and captured Washington,
it would probably have given them such
Importance that they could not have been
subdued by any means which the Govern
ment would employ against them But
they neglected to take advantage OF their
victory, and are in no better position now
than the day before the battle.


Assuming, however, that the rebels can
not be put down, the question of boundaries
will have to be fought out, and that will be
found the hardest question to settle. Ihe
Richmond editor claims that the natural
northern boundaries Of the rebel cOnieder-
acy are the Missouri and Ohio rivers. and
the northern line Of Maryland. This would
give the South all the slave States except
a part of Missouri, together with the free
State of Kansas, and all the Territories east
of The mountains except small portion o!
of Dakota. The claim is very modest to
say the least; but if the boundary was a
natural one, it is not impossible that 1t
might be established. But between the
lakes and the gulf there is no natural bound
cry, and il the country is destined to be oc-
eupled by two nations, the dividing line
must be artificial and will have TO be es-
tablisbed by the negotiations of the ex-
treme sections, without regard to the wishes
of those who live along the border. The
line would be fixed, for instance, by Mass
achusettes and South Carolina, and the men
whose farals would Le divided, part in one
nation and part in another, would have
nothing to say In the matter.


Al present, however, the war is for the in-
tegrity OF the whole nation. Whenever it
is settled that division must take place,
then will come the war for boundaries,
which may last for years. In any event, we
think the Government can retain the first
and second tiers of slave States and ell the
country west Of the Mississippi. The South
ern Confederacy, If it attains its indepen-
dence, will thus be bounded by the south
ern line of North Carolina aud Tennessee
on the north and the Mississippi on the
west-the Government also retaining the
forts at Key West and Tortugas.
Year: 1861

Res- The N. Y. Herald Of Sunday leaves its
secession friends in the lurch, and goes in for
sustaining the Government. The Herald never
INDUCES in the chivalry of going down with a
sinking cause.
Year: 1861

permanently maintained against any odds. We
think less than to hold the forts that can be
thus held and collect the revenue, is to strength.
en- rebels aud to dishearten and weaken pa.
trots, and that more is not necessary to give
the people a chance to expel their tyrants from
power and place"
Year: 1861

attorney and Counsellor at Lao,
WILL practice in the local Courts of this
w District and In the Supreme Court and
Court of Claims. Office at the corner of Indi-
ana avenue and Second street.
Year: 1861

VALUABLE INvENTIoN-The Scientific A.
merican gives the following notice of a
highly important invention which has re-
Gently been patented:


SECURITY IN Rock BLAsTING.-The object
of this invention is to prevent accidents which
frequently occur in blasting rocks, OWING
to the tamping of the wadding over the
charge of powder in the hole the metal rod
necessarily employed for the purpose. in
coming in contact with the side of the hole
developing sparks of fire which cause the
ignition of the powder This invention
consists in having the hole which is drilled
in the rock to receive the charge of two
different diameters the lower part of the
hole, which receives the powder. being
smaller in diameter than the upper mart
which receives the wadding, and using a
division plate and spindle so applied and
arranged in the hole that the waddinp NAV
be placed in the hole and tamped before the
insertions of the powder, and all accidents
avoided. John GilleIand of Athens. Ca.
is the inventor of this method
Year: 1861

SHELL-FISH SToRY.-Our town, like other
villages in the State, has its petty pilferers, as
well as its more bold and defiant thieves and
burglars. An amusing incident connected with
one of the first of this class came off on Sunday
night last at Clark & Boniface's oyster saloon.
on the corner of Main and Flume streets. We
give the story as detailed by an eve witness. A
certain "hombre," who is not given to hard
work, entered the saloon and soon discovered n
sack containing large quantity of shell oysters.
Not having the fear of the owners before his eyes,
and being nstigated by the devil, as well as dis
position to taste some of the oysters, and finding
the attention of the saloon keepers attracted to
another part of the building, he sneaked up to
the sack and commenced loading himself with
oysters, filling his pockets, his bosom, and his
boots with that costly luxury. Just about the
time ne was preparing to decamp with his i'll
gotten booty, Mr.. Boniface discovered the trick
and seized him. He gave the thief a sudden
Jerk to the right, then to the left, then forward
and backward, and at every jerk a quantity of
the oysters which he had secreted about his per


son flew in all directions, until the floor was
literally covered. Finally the hombre was COM
PEELED to take off his boots and yield up the last
remaining bivalve. He was then told to depart.
and did SO in double quick time, with one of Mr..
bonlface's boots near the bottom of his coat tail.
Year: 1861

THEATER BUILDING.-It is said some fifteen
or twenty of our most enterprfsing citizens are
combining their capital with the intention of
erecting capacious Thespian Temple at this
place, which shall also be used as lecture room,
dancing hall, etc. The names we have heard
mentioned in connection with the contemplated
structure are sure guarantee that if they have
decided upon such an undertaking, it is bound
to be put through.
Year: 1861

WITHDRAWAL OF THE OPPosITIoN-Jim
McCue says he will continue his Opposition Line
to Marysville one month longer, for the benefit
of our people, and that at the end of that period
If they prefer to pay six dollars fare to and from
Marysville instead of three, they may do it. IF,
on the other hand they will give him that patron
age to which he feels he is entitled, he will con-
tinue his line in opposition until the "crack of
DOOM"
Year: 1861

AsTRoNoNY.--Prof Cary directed the thoughts
of numerous audience to the solar and stellar
systems, in the Methodist Church, on Saturday
night last. His lecture was illustrated by means
of the magic lantern, which rendered it at the
same time Ineligible and entertaining. His
lecture was well worth the time spent in listen
ing to it.
Year: 1861

OUR BRASS BAND.-Tuesday night the North
San Juan Brass Band favored the town with
general serenade. Several beautiful airs were
played in harmonious and thrilling style, much
to the delight of everybody, who we're attentive
listeners
Year: 1861

Hair TOntc.--To persons residing in warm eli
mates, this compound will be invaluable specific
in retaining to the skna healthy action and neutral
zing any of the evil effects, which by continued
frequent perspiration, must cause to the hair.


To children. or the youngest infant it may be used
with the greatest freedom, for however thin weakly
the hair may apparently be, by the of this
pound all irritation will be aayed.


This tonic is more particularly recommended for
storing grey hairs tother original color and with few
exceptions it is acknowledged to be inallible but in
all it is acknowledged to be superior to like pre-
parations in the market.


This is no hair oil for simply greasing the hair but
chemical preparation free from grease other nju
rious ingredients.


Manufactured and sold at the drug store of s T.
Watts. Marysvie. and sold by traders and druggists
throughout the State.
Year: 1861

HOSE ECoUPLINGs.-We stated in our last issue
that Mr.. John r. Holden had failed to obtain a
patent for his Hose Couplings. The statement
to that effect was based upon letter written to
gentleman of this place from Messrs Mum
Co., of New York. We now learn that the
information was incorrect. The application is
still In abcyance. We make this statement in
justice to Mr.. Holden, as we do not wish to give
publicity to any matter which felow-townsman
may think calculated to iniure his business.
Year: 1861

Music OF THE CALLIoPE.-An amusing Incl
dent occurred on board small river steamer
recently, in which one of our San Juaners acted
part. The gentleman alluded to- had been to
San Francisco, and was returning to his home
at this place. At Sacramento he took passage on
the "Star of the West, for Marysville, where the
steamer arrived in the night. Now, this steamer
is provided with calliope, or musical organ,
played by steam. The gentleman had retired to
his state-room, intending to remain on board till
daylight. During his slumbers, which were
crowded with pleasant dreams of the Bay City
and its numerous places of social enjoyment the
calliope was set in motion, which broke discord-
antly in upon his somnambulic imaginings. He
fancied himself set upon by the hurdy-gurdy
girls, and being partially aroused, called out to
them in language more forcible than polite, to
desist, or he would report them as nuisance


As no heed was given to his request, he sprang
out of bed and ran into the cabin to enforce the
order, when, 10 and behold he found himself on
board the steamer at the Marysville landing, in
stead of at San Francisco, according to the tenor
of his delightful vision What the hurdy-gurdy
girls had to do with the music of the calliope,
and how the gentleman came to mingle them in
his dreams, we leave for others to imagine.
Year: 1861

The above ticket is abundantly satisfactory
to rls and we cannot see how any man in the
State can claim freedom from party prejudice,
who could in the present distracted condition
of our country at least, for moment offer the
slightest objection to it. We have examined
it, man by man and We are free to say that in
our opinion it cannot be beaten in this or any
other State in the Confederacy,


The election of this or-sone other ticket Will
take place on the 9th of November next which
will be the first Wednesday Of that month
Our soldiers, in camp, will be entitled to vote
tyr Electors and also for members to:Congress,
whose election takes place on the same day i;
but they should bear in mind that according to
the ordinance Of the Convention upon this sub
iect it is required that they shall poll their
votes at their respective camps, whether in or
or out Of the State, on the Thursday previous,
which will be the 3ist and last day Of this
mouth.


1t is desired for various reasons, that every
mar entitled To q vote should go to the polls
on this occasion, the principal Of which is, that
tie Yankees may see that we are not divided
nad not ouly have confidence in our rulers, but
h4t we consider ourselves entitled to and de-
&craieect 0 maintain our independence. If ev-


.v legally authorized voter in the Confedera-


.,.s ba got to the polls on the first Wednes.
. e. qt November and cast vote for Davis and


et..1sns it will give us a victory, the like of
e,e j. ilas not been won on any battle field yet


Z, !. 60 further toward stablishng our ir de-
Tsiance than military campaign of three
7zart IS and TO add to the moral effect Of this
r.s>Et It IS OF the utmost importance that no
&jas hould have more than ore Electoral
f@,ea before the people. We have had quite


3 ofdssensions and divisions and it is high
had learned that Sin union there is
8'r-5-.I' and in union alone.
Year: 1861

Mrs. ---.U0({Qm


With pleasure acknowledge the receipt your
very liberal and most acceptable present to my
Company. Such gift received from any one
would have been appreciated; but coming
it did, from lady Of our town, and withall,
the lady Of our gallant Colonel, it was more
highly esteemed and called forth quite a show
of offeeling. The ardnous duties and almost con-
stant exposure to which the soldier is subjec-
ted is borne not only with patience, but with
checrtulness, when he has such substantial
proof of the patriotic remembrance of those for
whose protection he delights to battle. 1t is
the knowledge Of the glorious fact that the
ladies with them heart and hand that makes
Southern soldiers invincble Backed with
such warm hearts and willing hands defeat
can never sully the honor of flag and
when triumph after triumph shall have won
for us independence and peace, we shall return
with laurels due as much to the ladies Of our
town and State as to our own love Of liberty,
determination and gallantry.


In behalf of my company [ tender you many
thanks and assure you of its high regard and
grateful recollection.


Very respectfully,


J. BkOOBFlELD, Capt Co. D,
9Th Reg. n. G.. State Troops.
Year: 1861

We were shown, on Saturday last, four
specimens of Bank bills, 64, 124, 25 and so
cents each, printed originally for the Charlotte
branch of the Bank of Newbern, which have
been stolen from their place of deposite by
some person, filled up and put in circulation
in this community. Of course these class of
bills are valueless, and it is likely large
number of the two largest denominations have
been put in circulation, we give description
of them, in order that the public may be
guarded


In the centre Of the bill is the figure of a
female, seated, leaning upon the horn of
plenty" holding in her hand shield, upon
which the denomination of the bill appears, and
on each top corner the corresponding figures
are printed.


The inscription on the face of the bill is


Cashier of the Charlotte Branch


of the
Year: 1861

CONTEMPLATING THE FLAG.-The trick adopt
ed by the Yankees in their various battles with the
Confederates of raising the Confederate flag and
initiating the secret signals ofthe Confederates, is
unprecedented in civilized warfare. No nation
on the earth has ever before been base enough to
descend to such vile expedents. No chivalrc
people would desire an advantage gained by such
Infamous knavery. Yet our depraved adversaries
actually pride themselves upon the smartness of
such cowardly and wicked trick. 1t strikes us
that the Confederate Generals should adopt the
most summary measures to compel the Yankees to
adhere to the rules of honorable warfare They
should formally notify the Federal Generals that
every Yankee captured under the Confederate flag,
-or making Confederate signals, should be hung
upon the battle field forthwith, and his miserable
carcase left to feed the yultures .
Year: 1861

BoUNTIEs.-By recent Act of the Confeder
ate Congress, bounty of fifty dollars will be grant
ed to all volunteers who serve continuously for
three years or during the war. Those who have
volunteered for year, will receive this bounty
when they agree to serve two additional years;
and will also be granted furlough for not exceed
ing sixty days, and free passage home. But in
case they decline the visit home, will be allowed
in money what the trip would cost. All troops
re-enlistng after their present time expires, will
be allowed to organize by the election of their
own company officers H


We learn that bill has been reported by the
Military Committee in Congress to increase the
pay of the army. 1t proposes an addition of four
dollars to the monthly pay of the priyates. s.R ich-
na0nd Ecanainer


RE-ENLIsTING.-We are informed that one
entire Mississippi regiment of twelve months men
serving on the Potomac, have resolved to a man,
at the expiration Of their present term to re-enlist
Year: 1861

GooD.-The Manassas correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier says that body Of Yankees
lately captured there ''all wore elegant winter
clothing and By the side of their rough and mis-
celaneously attired guard looked really like gem
tlemen. One of the boys in reply to remark by
prisoner concerning his old clothes, told him the
Yankees were very like bottle Of four cent whis-
kew. 1t had a very pretty label on the outside,
but was mighty mean liquor. The philosophy
was as good as the truth, and the fellow had
enough of both. Another, in answer to some
inquiries as to what he thought when he was cap
tured, replied that she hadn't time TO think any.
thing, for ne was SO scared he didnt know his gun
from o corn-stalk."