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Year: 1862

I6f7a We visited, last week the salt
works established by Mr. Avery on an
island in the seamarsh, about seven
miles South West New Iberia, and we
were equally delighted with the novel
ty Of the scene, the natural wealth of
the mines and the extreme politeness
Of the proprietor.


The salt works are situated on the
side Of o hill which springs up, like a
gigantic mushroom, in the midst of
the salt marsh extending from the
prairie to the GulfI until lately, they
consisted only Of springs of very salt
water, which was pumped into series
oI boilers and from its excessive spe
ciIie gravity, (many times greater than
that ofthe Gulf water) rapidly deposi-
ted fine salt. Ny this process 1000 lbs
Of salt were produced per day, but the
demand is prodigious and the quanti-
ty ofsalt made by evaporation was
quite inadequate to meet it; it was,
therefore, happy accident which led
to tue discovery Of the mine Of rock
salt which has just been opened.


At a depth Of l6 feet Mr. Avery has
arrived at stratum of the purest rock
salt, of unknown breath, length and
depth, to obtain which he has only to
remove the loose sand and loan from
the surface and then to blast, or other
wise break up the solid transparent
rock which extends in every direction
and which resembles the ice of lake
frozen during still night.


1t is probable that this discovery
will lower the price of salt, for, if we
rightly understood the proprietor, it is
his intention to sell at as low rate as
possible reservipg to himself only a
reasonable remuneration for the labor
Of his slaves. He would have no diff
Guilty, now, in realizing immense pro-
fits by tle sale o his salt, but he has
established pr.ce, to which he rigid
~ adhcres. refusing to sell pound to
spccula rs, but giving away by the
bushel to poor families who have not
the means Of buying. Democrat
Year: 1862

SENsBLE.-Thc members of Congress from the
Border States and Democrats arc not the only
ones who see the folly and wickedness and dan
ger of Lincoln's emancipation policy. Critten-
den and Wicklifc have denounced it, and depre-
Gated its being sanctioned by the dominant party
The following extract from a recent speech of Mr..
Dunn, a Republican member of Congress from
Indiana, is commended to his party in this State:


81 tell you that if the general emancipation of
slaves is to be our policy, our Union is forever
gone and there is no redemption for it. We might
still have Union of the free States-a great and
powerful unon-a union which would in time
throw its shadow over any other confederacy on
this continent; but as to restoring the union rs it
was two years ago, it is impossible if we make
this a war upon slavery. With four millions in
bondage, with all the value of that property, as
it is called, interviewer with every other interest
in the South, and forming the support alike of old
age, middle age, widowhood and orphan child
hood the attempt to blot it out of existence by
fierce foray on the part of the government. is as
wild and chimerical scheme as ever entered the
brain Of madman.'
Year: 1862

tit and convenience the government was
made-they, in the language Of the Consti
tuition, "reserving to themselves the powers
not delegated" Mr.. Lincoln however, in
his inaugural says the States never we're sove-
reign! The absurdty, the utter falsity Of
this is apparent to every man who will troub


e himself to think for moment. If the
States "never were" sovereign, from what
source does the Government derive its sove
reignty? for they were makers of it. The
Indifference and tameness with which the
people submit to the overshadowing usurps.
tions Of the government amounting to a to-
tai disregard Of the principles on which it
was founded, is one Of the most fearful
omens Of the war, which bodies no good to
the liberties Of the people. History informs
us that the enlargement of the of the gov
eminent and the tame submission of the
people, has always proven the rock on which
cites them by name, severally, commencing
with New Hampshire. and declares them to
be Stree and Independent States" In the
Convention which framed the Constitution,
every thing was done by States-not a single
cote was given by popular acclamation-and
in the ratification Of the Constitution, it was
left to the mere option Of the States to enter
the Confederacy or not. Some of them re-
fused for three years to ratify the Consttu
ton, during which time they were wholly
disconnected from the new government As
additional proofsif it were wanted, that sove'
reignty does not reside either in the govern
meut created or the people as one mass, the
issue was twice made in the Convention
which framed the Constitution, to give the
government power TO coerce State, and
the proposition was both times rejected.
This is conclusive and final, and will not adj
init of another word.


Where then does the sovereign power
reside? Evidently, ndisputable IN THE PEo-
PIE OF THE SEVERAL STATES, who are the
parties to the compact, and for whose bene
their liberties were wrecked. If we should
escape a like catastrophe, our people must
awake from the ethargy into which they
have fallen-repudiate the vile demagogues,
who, have blinded them to their vilianies by
the hypocritical cry Of the "Union," to do
their own thinking. No man can be good
citizen unless he acquauts himself with the
nature and powers of the government under
which he lives, nor an honest one unless he
faithfully discharges the duties which our
republican system imposes upon him.
Year: 1862

MURDER AND SUICIDE IN Ell DORADO
CouNrY.-A horrible case of murder and
suicide occurred on the night of April 2sth
at Hanks Exchange, a way side tavern five
miles east from Diamond Springs, on the
Carson road Joseph Parmeter, proprietor
of the house, and his wife were both found
dead next morning in their rooms. The
wounds and the position of the parties lead
to the belief that the husband killed the
wife while she was asleep, with pistol shot
in the top Of the head, and afterwards blew
his own brains out. Their acquaintances
say that they had not lived happily together
for some time, the wife having refused to share
the bed Of ber husband, she making bed
on The Aoor, and on the night Of the murder
they occupied separate roodas adjoining.
Year: 1862

Six convicts lately escaped from the Orel
gon State Penitentiary by taking the keeper
along with them while in sight lof the pris'
on, and threatened him with death if he at.
tracted attention. When at a safe distance
they let him go and "cut their stick" for the
mountains.
Year: 1862

The Chicago Tribune accounts for Gen
Phelps strange proclamation by saying that
she was aware how wide range his prede-
cessor in proc|amations had Travelled over,
and he desired to occupy the rest Of the
around"
Year: 1862

Peter Cooper, of New York city, has
addressed petition to Congress in reference
to the proposed issue Of paper money by the
Federal Government. After referring to
letter addressed by member of the Mary
land Legislature to George Washington, in
regard to an issue of paper money by that
State, Mr.. Cooper says speaking of Wash
ington's answer:


His reply WAS in the following ever to be
remembered words. He said: Had a
voice in your Legislature would give it
decidedly against the emission, for the reason
that people always mistake as to the amount
fmoney necessary for acirculating medium"
He said that "it is not the amount Of money
in the country that makes it plenty but it is
the rapidity and the certainty with which it
exact proportion as you alloy the precious
metals or poor paper money in the volume
Of circulating medium, just in that proper
ton will everything in country arise" and
that labor will be the last thing to feel it,


He then declared that "such policy would
not benefit the Farmer or the mechanic. 1t
will only benefit the debtor, as it will enable
him to pay debts with sh; dow instead Of
a substance"


Mr.. Cooper adds:


Nothing should ever tempt the Govern.
ment to lose its hold of the Sub Treasury,
and the power it has exerted and will con
tinue to exert, to save our country from the
huctuation of prices growing out OF an
unchecked and unresrained use of paper
money.
Year: 1862

ARMY DREss.-Governmen is bringing
down the dress of the army to a strict line
Of economy, and reducing its cost by adop
ting in all things what may be strictly term
ed, service equipment and dress.


An exchange says: The Military Board in
session in Washington to make changes and
alterations in the dress Of the armythave com
menced the work. The disposition of the
Board is to dispense with all gewgaws and
wearing of epuaIettes, sash, and present dres
cap for officers. The designation of the
rank will be made by the shoulder strap and
sword bclt-yelow for generals, buff for the
staff, blue for infantry, red for artillery, and
orange for cavalry.
Year: 1862

Sonora FLouRIsHING.-Our city has been
pretty lively since the good weather set in,
and all business has felt the beneficial effect
Of Spring. Improvements are being made
steadily, which show undiminshed confidence
in the permanency and prosperity Of the
Mace
Year: 1862

BLACK VS.. WnITE.--The Boston Post says,
"the Abolitionists are highly excited because
we have got to feed over eight or ten thou.
sand negro men and women at Port ROYAL
How the eighteen thousand poor and home
less Of New York city must regret their
white color, which precludes any philan'
thropic interest on their behalf"
Year: 1862

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANNING FRUir.-As,
despite the floods and croakers this essent
tial to human health and comfort is abund
ant this season, the following directions for
putting it up may be timely:


Cook or stew the fruit in its own juice,
with only water enough to keep it from
burning, with sugar enough only to flavor it
to the taste; or emitting the sugar entirely
till opened for use, as you may prefer. It
should be cooked through in every part, and
be well covered while cooking. Take a
small dipper or large spoon, fill the bottle,
which should be standing in pan Of warm
water, to prevent its breaking; when full.
Immediately cork, pressing the same we'll
in; and if you use jars, press the cork down
to the jog in the neck; then rub little wax
over the surface of the cork, and soon after
dip the top of the bottle into hot wax, which
completes the sealing Keep in a dry and
cool place"


An excellent cheap sealing wax is cbeaply
made of about one pound of rosin to an
ounce of talIow. to give it toughness.
Year: 1862

"LoYAL "-The Republicans will yet learn
that nigGers are not SO very loyal. Fifteen
of them were recently found smuggling
goods into Virginia for the rebels Would
you arm them with gunl
Year: 1862

*x* Devoted to the cause of Republicanism,
the interests of Agriculture, the advancement
of Education aud the best good of Potter
county. Owning no guide except that of
Principle. it will endeaver to aid in the work
of more fully Freedomizing our Country.
Year: 1862

HAVE Just received large lot Of superior KROUT,
u and am receiving daily ehoce quarters Of BEEF
and PORK HOGS, and great variety Of Dressed
Poultry and many other good things to eat and the
best Of Butter Cal and see at the Useful Place


falI-3t r. NJ. SPfCER. Agent
Year: 1862

We are now prepared to manufacture our
goods with dispatch, as our force is much larger
than heretofore


We have the best of workmen, and no effort
viii be spared on our part to give entire salts
faction to all who may favor US with their pat
rOnage. nOl0-3m
Year: 1862

MISERABLE PERsECUrIoN.-A certain
clique in this city, for some reason, are anx
ions TO get Judge McAllister off the bench
of the U. S. Circuit Court. Failing to find
any charge against his character they pretend
that old age has impaired his intellect-that
he is becoming imbecie in his mind. If the
Judges defamers were possessed of one half
of his powers of mind and brIliancy of in
telect the Safe wonld be far richer in men,
tai wealth than it is now. Judge McAllister
is, to all appearance, more vigorous in body
and mind than one half the men in this city
who have not yet seen 40 years OF age.


s. r. Journal
Year: 1862

/ GROWTH OF LINCOLN We are pleased to
learn that Lincoln, at the terminus OF the
Central Railroad, has made a rapid growth
since the opening of The Spring business. A
amounts Of freight are distributed from
thence, and stages arrive and depart daily to
and from MarysvilIe, Nevada, Grass Valley,
Rough & Ready, Auburn, etc. Property
holders and business men are in excellent
spirits, and the general activity of the lace
denotes cheering prosperity. In the Rail
road and the adjacent excellent farming
country, which is developing in Importance
each succeeding year. the people of Lincoln
have elements of a substantial charac' er
more than the interior towns of California
have usually enjoyed and we cannot but think
their town will grow to importance under
these Influences.


1t ha, been surmsed that the people of
Auburn will not look with favorable eve up.
on the growth Of Lincoln. This is mis'
take The growth and prosperity of the
towns of our county, AMI the development
Of our many resources, add to the r"pnla'
ton, wealth, social and political Importance
of the county, and our citizens do an ! should
feel pride in all that promotes local or
general welfare. We all want busy and
thriving communities. good Improvement,
and low taxation, and every dollar brought
into, or invested in the county, tend TO these
results. Therefore the advancement of one
or all of our tow, 5 is matter OF congratu'
lation. This is the feeli here and we be-
lieve it is the same among our nelghbors
Year: 1862

INcoRREcr.-Lrst week we alluded to a
report that there were several cases Of small
pox among the Chinese in town, and deem
ell it matter of precau,ion to make the an
nouncement. We have since taken pains
to make inquiries, bat cannot learn that The


disease has made its appearance here
The report was incorrect.
Year: 1862

habit of self abuse To which Is added observations
Female Diseases and other interesting matter Of the ut
Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage who entertain doubts Of their physical ability to
enter that state. any address in sealed wrap
per- on receipt of ten cents or four stamps.


We devote entire time and attention TO the treat
meut Of the various private diseases treated Of In pr
vate report DspenSsry the on Institution Of the
kind IN America which has been tabshed by special
charter and this fact should give preference over the
various quacs Of doubtful character TO be found in all
Year: 1862

HARTFORD, Jan. 16.-The Republican State
Convention met In this city and adopted the ticket
nominated by the Union convention Of last week.
The attendance at the convention was not large.
The resolutions most heartily endorse the action
and policy of the President, and call for vigor-
GUS prosecution of the war.
Year: 1862

Printers Ink, strange TO say, is entirely
exempt from taxation, under The Few tax
bill. Our representatives no doubt thought
they were so much itidebled 10 this article
for their political promotion, that common
gratitude induced them to pass II over.
Year: 1862

and sent home 10 his mother. But she had
gone; and we Can but hope That Iiiite
Willie had been led 10 repent and believe
in Jesus


heard the story of Iitfe Willie Nichols
from the gentleman Who, years before, had
sent the account of his death TO the old
home on Line Banne- ofhe Covenant.
Year: 1862

Up to the present time Island No. 10 is
not taken. We certainly hope the rebels will
hold it until they are soundly whipped
The test mast come, and it way as well be
there Us anywhere. May whatever grit be-
longs to Secesh bu1lyism and bluster be
held stifly up to the process now at work,
that the yindication Of the power Of the
Government and the punishment Of the
rebels br made complete and entire
There is reason to believe that the
rebels are in great force at this
place as the rea1 key to the Lower cMis*iss
appi. Their best lenders are there, With
an armament Of the best description. and
tie battle viii be bloody one There eau
be no doubt as to its result, but the process
of reduction Will be necessarily slcw. 1r i;
not an Investment and siege, foz the rebel
communications IN the rear are open. Any
movement on the part Of our land forces
Which shall remove this feature Of the en-
Eagement, will give q speedy result. Unt1
then it must be left to Commodore Foote
and is in good hands
Year: 1862

Tm WoUSDED SOLDIERS or NEw-JERsEY.-A
movement IL being inaugurated for the establishment
Of hospital in jersey City to provide for the care
and comfort OF the wounded soldiers as they return
from camp and field. The Ladies Relief Association
are making oil necessary preparation in reference to
the furnishing of bedding, bandages and lint. They
will meet hereafter at Commercial Hall, corner Of
Montgomery and Green streets, every Tuesday af-
temoon, and will receive all contributions that cti-
zcns may wish to make for the benefit Of the
Year: 1862

Flour and Grain In Store In Chicago.


The following..table shows the amount Of 1onr,
wheat and corn in store to-day compared with the
amount in store week since, and that in store at
Year: 1862

Il is reported that a young man who has Deen
emploved as a clerk IN the private ctfiee OF Mar
shat Murray has recently departed very suddenly
in consequence of unpleasant inquiries winch
we're about to be made as to a check for SOU
presented BY him in the name Of the marshal at
one Of our banks, the check being forgery. It
is also reported that an examination showed
other forgeries out of which the young man had
realized about $500.


1t is also said that on the day when the forgery
was discovered, a person presented to Mr.. Cisco,
the assistant treasurer OF tine United States, q
letter purporting to come from Marshal Murray
which notified him that he should call upon him
the next day for the amount Of pTiz5 money de-
posted in the treasury, that amount being about
| $3.50 600; that he gave him the notice Inc day
| before in order that he might be ready without
/ delay to pay the amount to receive when ne
would send M7 Dwyer, who was the bearer oi
/ the note. This note appearing to be all right
arrangements were being made to pay the money
when Mr. DwFer should present himself, ouI
hafore that time arrived, three other torgeries
were discovered, and Mr.. Dwyer failed to make
| his appearance to receive the little amount foT
which he had made so bold q raid.


/ The most extraordinary part OF the affair Is
that the young man in question is a fellow who
was some years since arrested here by the mar
/ shal OF this district aud sent back 10 England
/ from which he had made his escape, under


charge Of forgery. HIS case was pending some
l time here before the Commissioners, during Whiei
/ time be remained in custody Of the marshal. Or
his return to England he was tried and convicted


Of embezzlsment, Of which, as We recollect th
case, he did not pretend TO be innocent, and wa


sentenced to transportation for term Of years


on the expiration of which he came to this city
and though the facts Of bis case were perfeetl,


well known to many in and about the marshal


Office, If not to the marshal himself, he was IN


stalled as clerk or secretary to the marshal, iron


which post be has now made his exit, as was g


be expected IN this expeditions manner.-lse'


York. Times.


i Z From ths WiImineton Joarnal we lear
Year: 1862

~ The demolition of the PaciliOn de Flore
at the Tuileries is completed. The workmen
have reached the lowest foundations, and are re-
moving the last Of the piles on which the build
ing stood. The depth of these is nearly equal
| to that of the bed of the Seine They were rot
ten with damp, and fell to pieces under the pick
| axes of the workmen. The Pavilion dates only
/ from the reign Of Henry ", but it appears that
the river filtered its way to the foundations
through a soil composed in great part of sand
Enormous quantities Of concrete are prepared to


surround and fill up the foundations of the new
/ pox,iiiou
Year: 1862

The London Tunes correspondent at Black
burn says fud that my estimate OF the total
number of people here entirely dependent on re-
lief is considered to he much below the real
| truth, and / have heard it put down as high IS
30 COO I am told that there are at lesst E3O, UOU
worth of articles in pledge at the different shops
| Of the town
Year: 1862

has won for itself such renown for the cure of
every variety Of Throat and Lung Complaints
that il IS entirely unnecessary for Us to recount
the evidence of its virtues, wherever il has been
employed As il has long been IN constant use
throughout this section. we need not DO more
than assure the people Its quality Is kept up to
the best il ever has been, and that it may be re
lied on TO do for their relief all it has ever been
found 10 DO.
Year: 1862

o6fes Of he Mayor Of Tie Cay Of Wilmington,


WHEREAS, A war is being waged against
the National Government and its friends and
supporters, by desperate and relentless
enemy and, whereas, the safety and securi-
ty of the lives and property of the citizens
of an adjoining State are being threatened
by au armed and invading foe


Now, therefore | do recommend all loyal
citizens to unite in forming military compa-
nies for the purpose of defending this city
against attack or invasion, and it is further
recommended that two hours in each day
be devoted to military duty


Arms will be furnished on proper appl-
cation to the Mayor


In testimony whereof, have hereto aflix-
ed the seal of the City Of Wilmington, this
sixth day of September, in the year Of our
Lord, one thousand eight hundred and sixty
two.


VINCENT Q. GILPIN, Mayor.
Year: 1862

DEERING HALL.-The opening night of
Wesleys War Tableaux at Deering Hall last
night was decided success. Tonight it will
be again unrolled, and we trust that the high
reputation this picture has attained, will be
fully appreciated by our readers. We would
recommend all to go and see it. This after
noon it will be exhibited to children for the
low price of six cents. Send your children,
as nothing can be more appropriate in the
holiday season than these afternoon entertain
ments
Year: 1862

PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT Last eve
ming, at Lancaster Hall, the exhibition of the
Sabbath School connected with the Spiritual
lists Association, was repeated with a some
what changed programme. The entertain
ment, enlvened with music by Chambers
Band, consisted of speaking and singing by
the children, and tableaux. 1t was as whole
very finely gotten up, the pieces were selected
with good taste, containing nothing to offend
the most fastidious of any sect, and they were
spoken with fine effect. Where all did SO well
it may appear invidious to particularize, but
We trust we shall give no offence by commend
ing particularly the dialogue by Misses
Wright and Hamblet, and the Ladder of
Life" by Miss Bonney. The military perform
ance of Capt. Eddie Hall and company was
received with shouts of applause. The tab
leaux were very fine, particularly the We'd
ding of the Fairies and the Marriage of Poca-
hontas. We should be unjust in this connec-
ton to omit mention Of that little witch-Miss
Alice Carle-only seven years old, whose song
of Down in Maine" was worthy of the inim-
liable Dodge. When we left the hall, at near
ly nine o'clock, a large and well pleased COM
pany were preparing TO indulge in an exercise
more pleasant to those who participate than to
spectators, but lily adapted to thick cowhides.
We dare say the second part was as pleasant
to those who remained as the first had been to
those who were obliged to leave.