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Year: 1861

General Fremont's proclamation declaring
Martial Law in Missouri. is destined te have the
n ost important OBJECT of any measure yet taken
since the rebellion commenced. By il. in accor-
dance with the confscation act passed by the
late Congress. all rebels as well as all those who
sympaihze with the traitors and who shall be
found with arms in their hands, are liable to
have their property confscated and their slarcs.
y they have any. set free! This act Of the bold
Path finder is calculated to strike terror TO the
heart of every rebel stakeholder, and will either
nerve him to more desperate deeds in behalf o.
the Cotton Confcdcracy or bring him speedily
back to his allegiance to the Federal ''overn-
ment We believe this measure of Fremonts
calculated to have the happicst effect ana sub
scribing literally to every war measure which
shall have for iIs aim the speedy termination of
this most unhallowed strife we look forward now
to The breaking oflight through the mists which
have hitherto surrounded the future. with Nc
Clellan in the East and Fremont in the West,
our coarse must henceforih be onward, forward
and victorious
Year: 1861

SuccEssFuL.-The sinking of the barge at
the crevasse below R street, and the subse-
quent deposit of cobbles and sand bags, appear
to have produced the result desired-having
prevented any further damage to the levee at
that point. The river was higher yesterday
than at any previous, and the eddy produced
by the sunken bark Minus, continued to surge
and swell with considerable force, but its pow
er for evil was overcome by the sunken barge
and the submerged cobbles There were about
twenty car loads of cobbles in all, brought
from Folsom, which at ten tons to the load
would make two hundred tons. The most of
this enormous quantity were thrown into the
crevasse where they could have all gone to
is something of mystery. A gang of eight
or nine men were kept at work during all of
Monday night; but little additional work
seemed necessary yesterday. The several points
below the locality above referred to, at which
the banks indicated tendency to wash away,
were strengthened and rendered safe by the
deposit of sand bags yesterday morning
Sacramento Union, 4pr,l l0h.
Year: 1861

* n -
FOR WATER PER MONTH FOR LRRE


GATTON.


For all lots less than 100 square yards. SO 90
More than 100 and not over 200 - 90
For surplussage more than 200 yards, I cent per
square yard In all cases where trees are on the
outer line OF the sidewalk. one-half the area of the
walk will be included in the measurment.
No hose shall be used for sprinkling, or water for
irrigation except by special contract, all persons
are forbidden the use of water for such purposes
until said contract is made.


All rates for water are payable monthly in ad
vance, the first day of each month, at the office
of the Water Works, or upon presentation of BILL
Payments will not be received for less period than
one month


No person shall tap any pipe, and no alteration
whatever, in or about any tap, pipe or water cock,
shall be made without the written permission of the
proprietor.


No person supplied from the works will be per-
mitted to the water for any other purposes than
those stated in his application nor to supply water
in any way to other persons.


Any person violating the above rules will be held
responsible for damages, and the water shall be
shut off.


JOSEPH GLUCKAUF,
m23-lm Proprietor.
Year: 1861

IMPORTANT CHANGES IN POSTAL LAWS
Horticulturists and pomologists will be glad to
learn that, by the new postal arrangements
passed at the last session of Congress, seeds or
cuttings are classed as malable matter in pack
ages, and are to be charged with postage at
the rate of one cent an ounce when sent under
l,500 miles, and two cents an ounce when sent
over that distance. The package must not
exceed eight ounces. The postage on letters
conveyed in the mails from any point east of
the Rocky Mountains to any State or Terrific
ry on the Pacific coast, and from any State or
Territory on the Pacific coast to any point
east Of the mountains, has been fixed by the
recent law at ten cents. Heretofore letters
conveyed by the Isthmus route have been SUBJ
ject to the ten-cent rate, while those carried
overland between Missouri and California were
only subject to the three-cent rate The Act
empowers the Postmaster General to procure
and furnish letter-sheets with postage stamps
impressed thereon, combining in one both a
sheet and an envelope. Another section re-
quires that letters which have been advertised
shall be returned to the Post Office Depart
ment, if unclaimed two months after the date
of the advertisement; except where letters are
directed to seaports for persons on board of
designated vessels expected to arrive ; and also
in cases where letters are marked to be retain
ed for a longer period. This provision shortens
the time during which dead letters are detained
at the office of delivery one month. The un-
claimed money obtained from dead letters is to
be applied hereafter to promote efficiency of a
dead letter Office, by providing for more care
full examination and the return of q large num-
Der to the writer.
Year: 1861

Gratefully acknowledging the very liberal pa tronage they have hitherto enjoyed, they now re- affirm that no effort shall be spared to render the Institute all that its generous supporters may de sire. The most thorough training will be given in all branches of complete English Edvcation, Mathematics, Modern and Ancient Languages will be taught as far as in any college; and in the depart ment of Music Paisting. Drauing, etc, none but teachers of the highest qualifications will be em- ployed. The government of this Institute is char acterzed by the utmost kindness the sense of pro- priety and individual responsibility will beappealed to rather than fear of punishment and the moral tra ming receives unremitting attention. Tuition will be charged from the time of entrance to the close of the session. No deductions from tuitions except for protracted illness. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions of q weeks each. The Institute will embrace three Departments - the Primary, Junior and Senior.
Year: 1861


'Tis never too late to do good -


We all have our time to improve;
IT'S doing no moro than we should,
Progressively onward to move.
'Tis folly to lornfuly griove;


BE hopeful and you will be wise,
The loacr tho station We leave,


The greater tho merit TO riso
We all might be better-in fact,


Moro loving friendly-morc lind
With a littlo more fecling-more tact
To manage the heart and the mind.
IT'S noble to earnestly strive


by labor or learnicg to rise
Tho gem seeker deeply must dive,
Or tavcr look out for prize
Year: 1861

such traitors as DENNIS MAHoNY We
certainly do not believe they have any
such intention, and therefore we ask why
the LrAvITrs, the HAKTs, the RAEpALLs
and the JoHNsoNs, who have, we think,
an impulse above that of party. a senti-
ment Of patriotism that can look beyond
and overcome partizan prejudices, why
they have permitted these MAHoNx sym
pathizers 10 get active expression from
the party in this county of sympathy
with rebellion. or at least an expression
of opposition to the efforts of the nation
to put down the rebellion ? Why have
they permitted this Convention Of the
Union-loving Democrats to be over
slaaghed, and the countenaace of the
party to be given to the men who are
seeking to encourage secession, and
weaken the cause Of the government
For our part we had hoped TO see the De
mocracy of this county ready to help
crush out the little clique OF traitors
throughout the State who fought against
Douglas and are now found arrayed
against the government, at a time when
opposition is only to aid rebellion, and
facilitate the destruction of the Union.
We are sorry that they have not done
this. We are sorry that they have not
put the brand Of condemnation upon the
despicable set Of MAHoNY satellites in our
midst who call themselves Democrats.
and assume 10 speak for the party
speaking, as they constantly DO, in The
interests Of secession.
Year: 1861

The Flutter Budgets are numerous family
in America They are not all as restless as
Madame, but the characteristics of the blood
are manifested among them all. They never
know repose; and what 10 Woree than this, they
dread, If not deSpise It. They are immense
workers-not that they do more work and hard
er than their neighbors, but they make great
fuss about it, and are always at it. They rise
early 10 the morning, and they sit up late at
night; and they do this from years end to
years end, whether they have anything to do
or not. They cannot sit still. They have an
unhealthy impression that 1t is wrong for them
not to be "doing something" all the time -
Nothing in the world makes them 30 uncom-
Portable and so restless as leisure. Mrs. Flut-
ter Budget could no more sit down without knit
ting. work, or q sock to darn, in her hand. than
she could fly. As she has many times remarked,
che would die If she could not work. To her,
and to all her name and character, constant ac-
tion seems to be necessity. The craving Of
the smoker for his pipe or cigar, the incessapt
haDkering of the opium eater for his drug, the
terrible thirst Of the drunkard for his cups--all
these are legitimate illustrations of the morbid
desires of the Budgets for action and motion
The man who has the habit of using narcotics
is not more restless and unhappy without bis
accustomed stimulus than they are without
anything to do. In truth. believe the desire
for action may become Just as morbid passion
of the soul as that which most degrades and de-
moralizes mankind.
Year: 1861

The State Address Of the Breckinridge
Central Committee contains the following


ntimntions that Union men here may have
to fight for the privilege of keeping step to
the music Of the Union


"California may not as yet have felt the
shock of the disturbing elements as deeply as
some of her sister States, but there is the
more in store for her. 1t is folly, aye MORE
it is madness TO close our eyes to the condi-
ton, responsibilities, duties and obligations
OF California in the apprehended catastrophe.
Her population, unlike that of any other
State, has been drawn promiscuousy from
the rice, tobacco, cotton and sugar planta-
tons of the South, as well rs from the trades.
factories and farms Of the North and West


So recent has been the immigration of all
our population, that the love of home, kim
red and friends is still strong with us. 1t
matters not upon which side ofthe present is
sue the majority in sympathy may be found, it
would be a small majority and large minori-
ty. Should that minority be required to take
up arms against their recent homes and kin
dred The mind revolts with horror at the
contemplation OF such contingency.


An attempt at coercion would precipitate
this question upon our people. Peace in our
own borders, peace between our sister States,
the hope of adjustment, the happiness and
prosperity of all sections, forbid the applica
tion of force.


"California has not get felt the shock" cit
matters not upon phich Sids of the present


issue the majority in sympathy may be
found" etc. SO the Secession Committee
recognizes the fact that there are but two
sides to the present issue. "a small majority
and large minority" The "large minority
need not take up arms against the foes of the
Government. They would not be trusted
with such implements. What if the ma ori-
ty choose to send few fighting men to help
Uncle Sam keep the flag flying on Govern
ment Notifications and buildings? Would
the question of "peace in Que own borders
forbid such "applieation of force?" In the
happening of such an event would "Charles
Lindley, Chairman" marshal the Quaker
Committee to inaugurate civil war in Cali
fornia? Some honest man tell the truth for
the Secessionists, and let us know what they
are going TO do about it when the "large mi
nority' are efficiently wrought upon by the
leaders to make them fit for deeds of horror
Be open enemies, if enemies at all As dread
ful as would be the sword, it is better than
the stillpto
Year: 1861

We are a part Of the Great American Re-
public. Who in our midst is an enemy to the
Governments Who will have the insolence
to proclaim himself traitor, by publicly de-
Tending The assaiants of Fort SUMTER II
any such there be in this vicinity, let the
next United States Grand Jury for the
Northern District Of California be informed
of the fact. The Federal laws, including those
against treason can be enforced here. Let
this be remembered. democrat.


"Has it come to that? Cannot a man utter
his sentiments freely concerning this Govern
ment, without being subjected TO trial Tor
treason? What has ecome of your boosted
freedom of speech2 Has the old sedition law
passed during the elder Adams Adminstra-
ton been revived or something still more in
tolerable? We thought that that Act had
been utterly repudiated and indignantly
spurned by the American people. But it
seems the old Federal spirit of intolerance is
abroad once more. Lest the people may be
frightened out of their wits by the above
threat, we quote from the first Article of the
Amendments to the Constitution of the Uni
ted States which reads as follows:


Congress shall make no law respecting
an establishment Of religion or prohibiting
the free exercise thereof; or abrdging the
freedom of speech or of the press; or the right
of the people peaceably to assemble; and to
petition for redress Of grievances. ''-ErPresS


A man may undoubtedly utter his senti-
ments freely concerning this Government,
without being subjected to a trial for treason
always provided that his Sentiments" are
not repugnant to, and in violation of the su
preme law Of the land, to wit: the laws of
the United States made in pursuance of the
third section of the third article of the Con-
stitution Of the United States, which reads as
follows:


Treason against the United States shall
consist only in levying war against them, or
IN adtering to their enemies, GIVING THEM AID
AND COMFORT


On whose behalf does the Express invoke
the freedom of speech Who is it that de-
sireS to say the things which we said ought
to bring any man before the Federal Courts
Who are they who desire the protection of
the Constitution of the United States to en-
able them to proclaim themselves traitors,
by publicly defending the assailants of Fort
Sumter?" We pause for a reply.
Year: 1861

The MARYsvTLLE RIFLES SOUND TO THE CORE.
BY reference to the resolutions of the Marys-
vile Rifles published elsewhere, it will be
seen that the right sort of a spirit prevails
with the members Would it not be well
for every military company in the State to
take similar action? We hope there are no
secessionists in the ranks of our State Militia,
and if there are not, every soldier will be
proud to take the oath of allegiance to his
country. Ifthere are any secessionists, they
would not, we hope, perure themselves by
taking the oath. Every man is either for
the flag of the Union, or he is against it The
old war cry used to be "our country always
right; but, right or wrong, our country -
Let us renew itin these perilous days.
Year: 1861

resented this State in Congress during the
session previous to ,le last, will, it is under
stood, be before the people as a candidate
for the same position at the next election
Mr.. McKibbin is a noble and true gentleman
a brave and loyal citizen, a staunch advocate
of justice to all IN the Union and an unfinch-
ing foe to all who deny and defy the United
States Government
Year: 1861

RUNAWAY. About half past seven o'clock
last evening, while Woleotts band was play
ing on the balcony of the Odd Fellows
building, horse belonging to Seawa,d d
Williams, attached to covered buggy,
started from in front of the st. Nicholas, and
ran down D street to Second, up Second to
c. down C to First, down First to d, up D
to Second, and in turning the corner into
Second, tipped the buggy over and got loose
from it. BY this time about a thousand peo
pie were collected in that vicinity, and the
horse was Immediately corraled The bug
gy escaped with few slight breaks.
Year: 1861

The FEELING IN YUBA.-There are seces-
sion apologists and traitors to the Governs
ment in this county, but they are afraid to
declare themselves boldly. The Union SEN
timent is too strong for them. From the in
dications of the past few days we Judge that
about four-ifIhs of the people hereabouts
are unconditional Union men, who believe
that the American flag is good enough to
live under, and good enough to die under.
Year: 1861

IIoT SPRINGS, April 20, IS6I.

 Editors Tue Democrat: The news that hostilities had commenced between the federal government and the seeding States created the most intense excitement among the people throughout this section of the State, as you know, majority of the citizens of this county voted for Union delegate to the recent convention, and the Union men were jubilant over their victory and have since carried matters with rather a high hand, and been somewhat intole- rant and dictatorial in their speech and behavior towards those of their fellow citizens who differed with them as to the duty and policy of the State in the exist ing emergency. Upon the receipt of the war news, however, a sudden and violent reaction toQ1l place; the genuine southern feeling was aroused, the timid and the backward no longer hesitated, and Union men become secessioniSts by the hundred. Almost spontaneously, the people assem- JIed and held a meeting in this town. The gathering was large, the enthusiasm un- bounded and former Union men joined with sccessionists in giving spirit and uuanimity of the proceedings. The off cial account of this meeting has been for warded to you, and you will see that many of the best and most substantial men in tho county were present and participated.

 In view of the very short notice given, inc meeting may be regarded as an inn 1aense success. A fine band of music en- liyened the proceedings and spirited speeches were made by several gentlemen. Of these, l may be excused for making particular mention of the effort of Col D. P. Hill, of Georgia, who, you will recol- lect came to Arkansas as commissioner from the State of Georgia. The Col's. speech was eloquent and able, admirably appropriate 10 the occasion, full of sound argument and unanswerable reasoning, and rich in humor and pathos. l make this special mention of Col Hill in simple acknowledgment of the great lgood he has effected for the southern cause in this county Upon all public occasions, whenever called upon, he has promptly and vigorously re- sponded, informing and arousing the people, and making clear as sunlight many of those disputed points ont of which Union men have made capital against the Confederate States.

 You may rely upon it, Mr. Editor, that Hot Spring county will nobly respond to any action that may be taken with a view to reunite Arkansas with her brethren of the Confederate States. Let the call be made and you will find none will be more prompt in answering with men or material aid C.J. $.
Year: 1861

Mn. JOHNSON

 Dear Sir. I notice in the late issue of the Gazette. the editor denies the necessity of a special session of the legislature be- cause of its expense and because, he says, the convention can do all the legislature can do and other things of which the legis- Eatnross inkable.

 Fully recognizing the liberal tone of the article in the Gazette, and certainly not in any eaptious mood, Iwish to suggestsom questions that present themselves in con noction uith this subject.

 Is there no limit to the the powers of the conrention. The act of the General Assembly calling the convention may have been simply an advisory act. The people could, and would have met at the polls and sent delegates to 8 convention whose power and authority would have been as unques- tionable as those of the present delegates. But, inasmuch, as the people assembled at the polls and elected delegates under that act for the purposes therein set forth, and the delegates confined themselves to discus sion of the attitude to be assumed by Ar kansas in regard to the other States, while nothing was said of change in our State constitution, can they make any changes therein?

 For iustancs, the constitution says that all appropriations of money shall be by law; that is, by an act of the General As semLly? Gan the convention appropriate money? Admitting the fact that the con- yention can change the constitution, we may be told that when the convention so acts it repeals or changes, or suspends the constitution so far as its action goes But then ought not this change, or suspen- sion 10 De prior act, expressed in apt terms?

 The editor of the Gazette has been Au- ditor of public accounts and is well inform ed as to the law on this point Would he, if now Auditor, draw on the treasury for money appropriated by the convention, for general purposes? There are other matters, such as redistricting the State, so as to give Us four members of Congress in the South ern Confederaey, which it is doubtful, if the convention can legitimately act upon.

 These questions are put in no carping spirit, but if they can be satisfactorily an swarod, then it would be folly to call the legislature, but the General Assembly alone possesses certain powers until the constitu ton is changed, then it will be absolutely necessary to have a special session.

 NOAH.
Year: 1861

TIE UNITED STATES FLEET AT CHARLES ToS-THE OBJECT OF ITS NIslT-ITs DE- FEATURE.

 The steamship Isabel, Captain Rollins which arrived at her wharf Tuesday morn ing about eleven o'clock, brought the in telligence that the United States fleet which remained of the harbor from the commence ment of the bombardment of fort Sumter to its surrender, a silent spectator of the struggle going on, had weighed anchor and returned with Anderson and his command to New York The object of it's coming here has been the subject of much curiosity and speculation among our people. If it was sent for the purpose of giving aid and succor to Major Anderson's garrison, there was certainly no movement nor manifesto tion of such an object at the time when Anderson most needed their assistance. If on mission of peace only, what could have been the meaning of the naval demon stration accompanying it? The general belief was that they meditated rase, in order to throw in supplies, in which they have signally failed.

 It is perhaps, well for the cause of hu- manlty that prudent precautlon was ob- served by the commander, and that a trial of strength between their troops and ours was carefully avoided by the respectful dis tance at which thier vessels were kept out of the range of our batteries. Some sup l posed the fleet was intended for blockade and awaited endorsements. The mystery, however, has been partially solved by the intelligence, since recieved, of the speaking of the steamtug Yankee about ten miles off our bar with men and provisions for fort Sumter. It was no doubt the intention oi the fleet to make an attempt to run this vessel in, had it arrived in time and to have backed it by force. Learning that the fleet had already sailed and that letters of mar que had been issued by the government oi Confederate States, the tug put about with all possible speed for New 4ork.-CAorles- | lon Courier.