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Year: 1861

aA special election for Representative
was held in Martin county on the 10th inst,
resulting in the election OF Cutler l.. Dob


bins (Democrat) by l2O majority over two
competitors Mr. D0bbins was a member
Of the House in 1859 This is the third
election for Representative in Martin since
October. At the first the Republican and
Democratic candidates tied" The Dem
ocratie candidate who ran the first time was
withdrawn and Mr.. Dobbins put in his place
At the second race the Republican, if our
recollection serves us correctly, was elect
ed, but on account of infOrmality the re-
turns of two townships were thrown out
The certificate was given to the successful
candidate, but he resigned because he
thought he had not fair majority of votes.
At the third trial Mr.. Dobbins was chosen.
Year: 1861

ng~The New 7 ork Journal of Commerce,
strong Democratic paper, says:


There can be no exaggeration in saying
that public sentiment at the North will Sns-
tain the Government in protecting the pro-
perty of the United States wherever it may
be found, and in enforcing the legal collec-
ton of revenues. Thousands of old Demo-
Gratis, Bell and Everett men, and those who
voted the Union ticket at the late Presi-
Dental election, will stand by the homer of
the Confederation, so far at least as these
points are concerned. 1t is APPARENT, also,
that while there is large class of conser-
vative men at the North, who would not
RESIST the quiet secession of Southern
States, yet they are capable of taking de-
cided stand should South Carolina persist
in belligerent course. There is now great
reason to fear that she will do so, especially
as the Convention Commissioners have re-
turned home dissatisfied with their reception
by the President.
Year: 1861

A VOICE FROM MASSACHUSETTS. We were
permitted yesterday to peruse letter from
an old resident at Boston, Massachusetts, TO
his son in this city, from which we make the
following quotation, which is certainly indi-
cative that there are some in the "Bay State"
who are sound on the Union. The writer
says; 81 suppose you hear what time we
are having at Washington in regard to Sc
cession, etc. 1t is n pity we cannot hang
few Abolitionists, and do sundry other things
for the good of this class Of citizens II final
ly has come to the scratch, and hope the
matter will now be settled forever" AS a
further indication of his patriotism. he plas-
tered the envelope with four three cent
stamps, saying that he would be as liberal
with the Government as he could so long as
II lasted -Sac Ne,es.
Year: 1861

The San Francisco Times comes ont fatty
against any compromise on the part of the
Republicans in the present National crisis.
1t asserts that for the Republican party to
make any new concessions, would be moral
ly wrong, and politically impolite, and ma
tionally ruinous II also says


"The concessions demanded by the slavery
propagandists although conceded by Con-
ventfous or Congress, could not be enforced


in the free States. since they are repugnant
70 the moral religious, and political sense of
freemen and for one, speaking for ourself
alone, not assuming to speak for the Repub-
lican party, We say that the Union is not
worth preserving at such degrading price
We stand upon the Chicago Platform, and
abide the issue"


What is demanded is, that certain amend
ments TO the Constitution be made clearly de-
tining the rights given TO Shareholders in the
territories, and in the free States And as
we understand it, the only rights demanded
for the STAKEHOLDER in the free States are. that
he can carry his slave there without the risk
of losing them through the operation of any
State law; and also, that no impediment be
thrown i'll the way of the recovery of fugi-
tive slaves. Are these the Concessions
which the Times thinks would be degra ding
to the free States2 We suppose so since it
speaks of those States, and not of the Terri
tories The Times has long been known as
a radical Republican paper, opposed to any
compromise with what its party terms the
institution of slavery" But we must say,
that We were hardly prepared to hear even
from it, such an avowal as that contained in
the above extract from its columns. We
surely do not wish to misrepresent the Times,
but it appears to us that its position is just
this: 1t would as soon see the Union perish
as to have the Republican party grant the
demanded concessions. Is not this so? And
yet those who utter such declarations as that
of the Times, will tell us that they are not
sectiolal-but that they are working for the
good of the whole union inasmuch as they
are striving to prevent the extension of slave
ry, which they assert is great evil. They
appear to forget that others have rights as
well as they, and while they denounce the
violation of the Constitution and laws by
others, they give us to understand that Con-
stitutional laws ought not TO be, and cannot
be enforced in favor of the stakeholder. This
is the spirit of sectionalism, fanaticism, and
rebellion
Year: 1861

TnEArER.-The Martinetti Ravel Troupe
drew another crowded house last evening. as
they always do. A superb bill was presented,
and the performances were excellent This
evening they win give a grand afternooa
performance for the accommodation of ami.
lies and children. The performsnce will
commence with evoutions on the tight rope
Then will follow beautiful ballet, after
which there viii be graceful groupings of
agility by the Martinefd family. The enter
tainment will close with the celebrated comic
pantomime entitled "Jocko."


This evening the engagement of this ex-
eellcnt troupe at The Theater will close, on
which occasion rare bill will be presented
There will be grand ballet and two panto
mines the whole TO conclude with perilous
rope walking feat
Year: 1861

SACRAMENTO, Feb. Z, 1861.


EDITOR DENocRAT.-The Senatorial caucus
met at the Senate Chamber this evening at
the hour of half-past seven. Leet (Denver)
of Placer, called the caucus to order, although
but about ewo-thirds of the members were
present, and nominated Watkins for Chair.
man. The motion was hurredly put, and in
the face of calls for division, which Mr.
Leet saw fit to disregard, it was declared
carried. and Mr.. Watkins took the chair A
resolution to go into the election of perma-
nent officers was offered and overruled by the
chair, on the ground that the officers already
chosen were not temporary but permanent.
An appeal was taken and the caucus refused
to sustain the chair by vote of SO to 49,
Don Pablo de la Guerra was then chosen
Chairman by acclamation. All this occupied
an hour during which time considerable feel
ing and excitement was exhibited.


A resolution to vote for joint convention
on the 18th was then adopted and a motion
was made to adjourn, subject to call Of the
chair. This not being simply motion to
adjourn was debateable, and Conness noun
ted the proposition in Characteristic man
ner He shamed the caucus out Of the silly
idea of fixing upon so early day as Tues
day. for joint convention, aud putting itself
in the power of the Chairman. The resolu-
tion concerning joint convention was re-
scindod and another adopted, fixing upon the
Goth for joint convention. The caucus ad-
journed after instructing the Chairman to as
semble it again upon the adoption in 10th
houses of a resolution for joint convention,
Speculations as to the result would be idle
at this time. Things are wofully mixed, and
there is much jealousy among the friends of
the various aspirants. | still say that think
no Senator will be elected this winter


CAPITOL
Year: 1861

JUDGE BALDwIN.-It is now stated in San
Francisco, says the Bulletin, that Judge
Baldwin has finally decided to reconsider his
original intentention of resigning and that
he will keep bis seat at least for another
year
Year: 1861

A CHANCE FOR TIE SMIrUs.-It is said to be
the intention of Charles Smith, in New York,
to come forward to the aid of the country
with a regiment of Smiths. He thinks that
there are enough men of that name in New
York alone to establish q right Of way
through Baltimore at once.
Year: 1861

Shasta Herald says that the German residents
of that place are now getting up a handsome
Liberty Pole to be raised at the lower end of
town on the 4th Of July. From its peak will
be flung to the breeze a handsome flag they
have purchased-the glorious ensign with its
undimmed galaxy Of thirty.!our stars.
Year: 1861

RIrLEs.-We were present at the drill oi
Ills company last Thursday evening and
were pleased to see the proficiency they are
making. A large number of ladies and gem
tlemcn were present, showing that our cltl-
zens are taking proper interest IN Their sue
Year: 1861

FREE BmDGE BALL-We arc in receipt OF
n complimentary ticket for the Free Bridge
Ball which is to take place on the new
bridge, on Monday evening. We presume
there will be u large party in attendance;
The bridge is solid, and no one need be AFRAID
of q fall
Year: 1861

SILENCE WOULD BE IN BETTER TASTE Ter
ry, ex Justice of the Supreme Court, is re
ported TO be making himself conspicuous in
Nevada Territory, in speaking against and
threatening the United States Government,
Year: 1861

ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAws-Judge Bates
of Missouri, was lately in Springfield, Hi
nois, and made speech, in the course oi
which he gave expression to the following
sentiments, as reported by the correspond
ent of the New York Herald;


He sroke of the value Of the Union to
both sections of the country, of his own at
tachmeut to it, and of the duty of all pat
riotic men to unite in efforts for its preser-
vatiou. He denounced the secession move
ment with great decision and vigor, and
advocated the enforcement of the Federal
laws as the first and main duty of the Re-
publican President. But he saw best not
to commit himself on any of the compro-
mise propositions, and requested his hear
ers TO hold him alone responsible for what
he said, and not to look upon his remarks
as an authoritative expression of the views
of the President elect.
Year: 1861

MALICIOUS MIscHIEF.-To believe woman
NOT to say 4 lady-would be guilty of break
Ing up and running so costly an article OF
furniture as a piano, is scarcely reasonable.
Yet an instance of the kind occurred in this city
few days ago. Mr.. Ott, the assayer, kindly
purchased and loaned to a woman in town a
piano for the use of her daughter. Having oc-
casion to use it himself, Mr.. OFT went to get 1t
whom the woman demanded four dollars a
month for the article for room rent On meet
ing with a refusal the tigress fell at the piano
and gutted it completely. The article was re-
plevned by the Sheriff and is in the hands OF
that officer. 1t is probably the last of the pi-
ano. but not the last of the woman.
Year: 1861

In Tows.-Lieut. Henry A. Wise, of the ma
w, was in town yesterday, taking look at the
mines, and seeing miners in natural state
The Lieutenant is just from Japan and the
China seas, is a nephew of Governor Wise, and
an author. we believe, of some celebrity.
Year: 1861

GRAND JuRY.-Thc Grand Jury adjourned
yesterday evening. Five indictments were
found and Give bills ignored. The Grand Jury
report the Hospital in excellent condition
The upper story of the Court House was moi
found satisfactory. A new roof is required. A
sewer to the jail is found indispensable.
Year: 1861

RrxAwAYs.-Sunday last was a remarkable
day for runaways, no less than three occurring
in the city. The Washington stage was turned
over on Spring street and one wheel-horsc drag
ged some distance and injured. A COG was
killed by wheel passing over him. A small
boy of Mrs. Sweeney was thrown from buggy
but not much injured.
Year: 1861

PINE STREET BRIDGE.-The bill to construct
bridge over Deer Creek on Pine street. in this
city, has passed the Assembly and is now in the
hands of the Nevada delegation in the Senate.
Year: 1861

THE THEATRE.--The work on the Metropoli-
tan Theatre is progressing finely. second tier
for dress circle is going up, and the whole
thing is otherwise to be enlarged and improved
in good style.
Year: 1861

At meeting of the Home Guard last
night, Committee was appointed to pre-
pare a Constitution and Bylaws for the
government of the Company. Another
meeting Of the Company will beheld at the
Engine House tomorrow friday evening.
Year: 1861

He who is passionate and hasty is generally
honest It is your old, dissembling hypOerite
of whom you should beware. There Is no de-
ception in bulldog, II is only the cur that
sneaks up and bites you when your back is
turned.
Year: 1861

The Vicksburg Sun went off recently on
non-intercourse after this fashion


"We were astonished few days since
at hearing respectable merchant in Rich
mond, Va, exclaim that, when this war is
over, he would lay in large supply of goods
from the North, better and cheaper than
ever. This man is undoubtedly but the
representative of a considerable number, in
the Southern Confederacy, who, although
Southrons by birth and affinity, yet are
10th to abandon the flesh pots of E gypt ;
who despairingly bewail their diminished
receipts. who would sacrifice that precious
liberty for which we are now fighting, that
independence which we have almost achiev-
ed, for the sake of paltry profit; who in.
stead of endeavoring to build up and foster
complete system Of. Southern manufac.
lures, thus making US as financially inde-
pendent as We are now politically independ-
ent, are willing upon the first indications of
peace, to rush northward and again help to
fill the Golfers of those very merchants
whose means are now being used against US
for subjugation.
Year: 1861

The UNIoS IN ARKANsAs.-The Ar
kansas papers are considerably exercised in
regard to the existence of secret Union
organization in that State, the members of
which are said to number upwards of seven
hundred In the counties Of Searcy, Van
Buren, Newton, Butler and lizard. Twenty.
seven of these have been arrested and
lodged in jail at Little Rock. to be tried
the civil authorities. They acknowledge
the charge and plead nothing extenuating.
Year: 1861

The word Compromise is now only uttered by
Traitors. So long as rebels have arms In their
hands there is nothing to compromise: 1t IS
vain 70 toll at the pumps while men are kept on
board boring holes in the bottom OF the ship
JOSEPH Holt.
Year: 1861

What Should be Lone with South Carolina,
The contemplated carving up Of Virginia
between Delaware, Maryland, and the new
State of Kanawha, suggests proper dispo-
sition for South Carolina. She has been
the head and froat of the rebellion. Her
whole history is the history of toryism.
Her State government has never been moro
than half republican in form, and in SYM
pathy she has always been violently anti
republican. She has been of more expense
and trouble, and of less benefit to the
Union than any other State. The fttest
punishment for her is-annhilation. Let
her be blotted from the galaxy of States.
Carve her in twain and give one half to
North Carolina, and the other half to
Georgia. There are redeeping traits in
the characters of both of these States, but
none in the Mother of Rebellion.


"Delendo est CARTHAGE" was the cry of
the Romans against rival city. The loyal
people of the United States do not cry for
the destruction of this renegade member of
the national family, but there would be
such poetic justice in deposing her from
the old sisterhood that it would be hailed
with acclamation throughout the whole
length and breadth Of the land.
Year: 1861

ELLswoRrH's ZouAvEs PLANTING CoRN
IN VIRGINIA.-The correspondent OF the
Providence Journal has an account Of
tho doings of squad of Zouaves the
other day


They are very fond of running into
danger. Sometimes a squad of six or
eight cross the bridge and travel miles
into the enemy's country. The lates,
story about them is this f: A few of them
the other day took rambe into Virgin.
ia. During their walk they saw far
mer planting his corn, and on entering
into conversation with him found that he
was afraid that he couldn't get it donesoon
enough, as he had 10 do il himself The
Lambs Immediately took off their jack
cts. went 10 work. and soon planted the
whole field, and then returned 10 their
encampment little proud OF their farm,
ing abilities.
Year: 1861

ber horde who have precipitated the
Southern States into revolution and at.
tempted to disgrace the annals OF Oh,
century and the soil of our Republic, by
creating government born in perjury
theft and most unmanly treachery.


9Th. protest against your call as be,
ing well phrased to place the Democrat
ic party of the State in the estimation oI
the people, in opposition to the govern
ment of our country, and destroy the
prestige of its patriotism, which has, du-
ring three -fourths of our national histo-
ry, made it the party of the country.


The Southern conspirators are striking
at the very life of our government, the
will of the majority constitutionally ex-
pressed, and to stop before repelling and
crushing the assassins of liberty to count
the cost Of resistance or to quarrel over
matters in relation to which the ablest
minds of the country differ and have diff
fered, IS to offer advantage, IF not success
to Metoe If President Lincoln, under
the pressure Of a necessity which knows
no law-from which there was no re-
treat save in an ignominous surrender of
the integrity of the government, which
he is bound by his birth-right. his citi-
zenship and high and solemn oath to
preserve and protect, has without author
ity of law, or in violation of law, consti-
tutional or otherwise, done or authorized
acts for preservation Of the Government
from peril or destruction. even handed
justice, sound patriotism. and the judg-
ment and voice Of the people of this and
future generations will approve his con-
duct.


That act cannot be we'll called wrong,
arbitrary or outrageous. which is done
to prevent worse, more arbitrary and
more infamous deed.


But if Mr.. Lincoln has overstepped
law or acted without authority of law un-
necessarily, then nothing that you or
or the Democracy of Iowa can say, can
avert from him terrible responsibility
and Just retrbution. Nor will the De-
mocracy become responsible for his acts
by declining to condemn him in 'ad-
vance, or refusing to make war upon
him while he and his Administration
are passing through an ordeal of life.


Instead thereof, by assuming their old
accustomed place under the banner of
their country, in the field or at home,
its anxious and Jealous friends, as they
have ever been. they will show that pat
riotsm is the real aud substantial basis
of their political principles.


In relation to the State Convention
called for the 10th of July next, l trust
that the committee will suppress the call.
and issue another for day about the
first of September. Should not this wish.
in which am confident majority OF
Democrats agree, then it will remain for
the true Democracy Of the center of the
State to see that the Convention is no,
misdirected or perverted to improper
uses. Des Moines is the proper place
for holding the next Convention, in view
of the past action of the party, but if the
present call be persisted in, few coun-
ties will be represented.


Yours, most respectfully


j Il DORR
Year: 1861

BY BAYARD TAYLOR.


That late, in half-despair, said
"The Nations ancient life is dead
Her arm is weak, her blood is cold
She hugs the peace that gives her gold
The shameful peace, that sees expire
Each beacon-light of patriot fire,
And makes her court a traitors dem
Forgive me this, my Countrymen
Oh, in your long forbearance grand,
Slow to suspect the treason planned,
Enduring wrong, yet hoping good
For sake of olden broth erhood,
How grand, how sublimer far
AT the reused Eagles call We are,
Lnaping from slumber to the fight
For Freedom and for Chartered Right
Throughout the land there goes cry;
A sudden splendor fills the sky;
From every hill the banners burst,
Like buds by April breezes hurst;
In every hamlet, home, and mart
The fire. beat of single heart


Keeps to strains whose pulses mix
Our blood with that of Seventysix.
The shot whereby the old flag fell
From Sumter's battered citadel
Struck down the lines of party creed
And made We One in soul and deed
One mighty People, stern and strong
To crush the consummated wrong;
Indignant with the wrath whose rod
Smitten as the awful sword of God
The cup is full They thought We blind
The props of State they undermined
Abused your trust. your strength defied,
Ard stained the Nations name of pride.
Now lift to Heaven your loyal brows,
Swear once again your fathers vows,
And cut through traitor hearts track
To nobler fame and freedom back
Draw forth your million blades as one;
Complete the battle then begun.
God fights with We, and overhead
Floats the dear banner of your dead.
They. and the glories of the Past,
The Future. dawning dim and vast,
And all the hottest hopes of Man,
Are beanling triumps in your van!
Slow to resolve, but swift to do
Teach ye the False how fight the True!
How bucklered Perfdy shall feel
In her black heart the Patriots steel
How sure the bolt that Justice wings
How weak the arm a traitor brings;
How mighty they, who steadfast stand
For Freedoms Flag and Freedoms Land
Year: 1861

l fell out Of love as rapidly as l had
fallen into it. ands took my white suit and
BLASTED hopes out Of the front door.


Dick is delighted; vows am as tho
rough business man as himself, and
l have almost resolved to retain him as
my ONLY partner through life.
Year: 1861

tried working for other people; but a
poor white man has no chance in q
slave country. I considered that I was
planting my young children to tread in
my own steps; and to die in poverty and
ignorance; so determined on change.
They say things are better in the Free
States, and reckon, it's true-isn't it?''


l answered, Eyes, you can get there
plenty of work, free education for your
children, and be respected among equals.


He fairly jumped for Joy at the assu-
rance, and discovering that [ was a
Northern man, he broke out into an
earnest denunciation of slavery as u
curse that is running a country, and
ended by thanks to.God that he stood
on free soil, and felt more like a man
than he ever before thought it was in
him to feel"


I am not speaking fguratively in say
ing that families escaping from the
South is daily sight in this vicinity.
Scores and hundreds have crossed the
Ohio this autumn at Louisville and ta-
ken their course hopefully northward.
The majority of them would class as the
poorest of farmers in the Eastern States.
Some are ue,y poor-the most forlorn
and begrimned set of gipsylooking wan
derers that you can imagine. They are
all sad, weary and worn-boys and girls
Is years of age without shoes, smaller
children often without hat or bonnet
and old tottering grandmothers, sickly
babies, and men with their oldest boys
carrying all their worldly effects on
their shoulders. There are big and
hard handed young men, too, with a
more hopeful look.


1t is a melancholy sight to see these
self banished people, going off from
the only home they ever knew, and to
think of their leaving behind forever,
their old fresides and grave-yards.-
May they do better in the new house
that they will make hereafter.
Year: 1861

When Mr.. Buchanan delivered his
Inaugural, and promised to let the peo-
pie of Kansas have a fair popular vote
upon their constitution, the Republican
people and presses unanimously respon-
ded "Good-do that we will stand by
you," and they kept their word until he
broke his


When Mr.. Lincoln, in his inaugural
promised that he would faithfully carry
out the requirements of the Constitution,
and execute the laws to the best Of his
ability, unanimous howl Of objections
arose from the Democratic presses
One had it that the document was weak;
another that it was too strong; another
that it was a declaration of war. Never
was there such a chorus Of discordant
carping. 1t reminded us Of the profan6
and terrible utterance Of Southern
Democrat many years ago: of this ad.
ministration were as pure as the angel
that stands at the right hand of the
throne ~ - we will put it down.
They would crush the country if they
could thereby restore their party
PittSburqh Guzette.