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Year: 1860

Party.


The leaders Of that party say that Mr.
Douglas was not regularly nominated, and
that he did not get two thirds vote Yet
they acknowledge that he received 1914
votes, greatly more than two thirds of the
vote given, and that he was then afterwards
declared the unanimous nominee, no voice in
tie Convention dissenting. They declare he
is not the regular nominee, Notwithstanding
he received more votes than nominated Cass
in lS4S, and more votes than nominated Bu-
chanan in 1856.


They say further that there being no reg
ular nominee, Democrats are at liberty to
vote either for breckenridge or Douglas. Mr.
Buchanan says this and yet he decapitates
every office holder who dares ayow himself
for Douglas. Mr.. Richardson recently stated
in a speech in Illinois, that ofiice-holders in
that State who declared for Douglas were
Immediately cut off from their positions,
while those who declared for Lincoln were
let alone. This kind of preference for Re-
publicans over true Democrats has been a
Characteristic of the present Administration,
ever since its first difference with Mr.. Doug
las And yet, while the Buchanan press
have been inaustriously and falsely charging
frec-souism upon the Douglas party, their
own sympathy, or the sympathy of the Adj
ministratiou which they support, with the
Republican party has been practically dem
onstrated by the retention of men in office
who have openly proclaimed their intention
to vote for Lincoln.


They say they are in favor of protection
to slave property in the Territories, and yet
they refuse to pass any law for its protec-
tion. They are opposed to Territorial soy.
ereignty, and yet, when they have an oppor-
tunity to repeal the laws of Kansas recently
passed against slavery, they refuse to lift a
finger to intervene. They acknowledge by
their own action on a test question that
Douglass doctrine of on-Intervention is
correct, and yet continuously raise how
against him for declaring that they ought
not to do that very thing which they them

selves refuse to do when they have the OPP
portunity. Was there ever more damnabl,
inconsistency?


The whole truth Of the matter Is that th
fight of theirs is not for a principle at all
but simply personal war upon Mr.. Douglas
Enyious Of his great name and popularity
and hating him because he stands in the wa
of lesser lights who cannot shine save in HI
eclipse, they are determined to put hiI
down. if they have to break up the Dem,


cratic party and the Union itself in doin
it.


One of their candidates for Elector recen
ly said (as per report of several of the interio
papers, that he would not have supporte
Douglas had he been the unanimous nom
+ nee of the entire Convention of the party
without any split at all. No doubt, that
the sentiment of most of the Breckinridg


party. They recognize no Obligations t
Democratic usage. They care nothing fo
the precedents of the party. They simpl
hate Douglas, and that is the sum total {
their principles.
Year: 1860

SALMON SEAsoN.-The time for salmon
catching is earlier this year than usual, and
from the indications it is thought there will
be bountiful supply the present season.
Preparations have been made upon an exten-
sive scale by several companies on Eel river,
and something will be done in that line on
Mad river
Year: 1860

WE notice the following item in the Bull
ietin's correspondence:


VIM. i. Yaneey made speech in Wash
ington lately, at a complimentary serenade
rendered him. a good deal of anxiety was
manifested to hear him, as it was well known
that the question as to what he would do if
Lincoln was elected, was propounded to him
in advance of the speech. In his speech he
stated that the South would expect no pro-
lection from Republican Administration,
and that John Brown raids would go unre-
strained. He added that when the South
was laid waste and desolated by the acts of
such an Administration he need not answer
what she would do. SO direct an evasion of
this most pertinent question is the subject of
much animadyersion, and from Breckinridge's
and Yaneey's silence it is inferred that they
are the ayowed advocates Of disunion in the
event Of Lineoln's election.
Year: 1860

The remains of the Rev. Father Sattery will arrive
at Marysvile on Friday Morning at o'clock. The
procession will form at the bridge crossing the Yuba
river and proceed to the Catholic Church, where High
Mass will commence at 10 O'Clock. Those desirous Of
corning in the procession with vehicles, will proceed
down the road and meet the procession before o.
clock.
Year: 1860

Cor MORE THAN WAS ED FoR.-A Douglas
man, with more whiskey in his head than
he ought to have had, says the S. f. Call,
proclaimed in the midst Of large assem-
blage, on the corner of Montgomery and
Washington streets, the other night, that he
didn't believe there was Breckinridge man
in the crowd. No one answering the chal-
lenge, for, perhaps, the good reason that the
mans belief was correct, u Douglas Democrat
stepped up to him in a spirit of fun, and ac-
knowledged himself a Breckenridge man,
whereupon the challenger gave him an un-
expected "wiper" from the extended muscle
OF his right arm. This salutation to his
avowal so irritated the assumed Dreckin-
ridger, that he lost sight Of the fun, and re
turned the compliment with interest upon
the nssailant, and which sent him spinning
into the street. Thus, both got more than
they bid for in the matter and which will
be a lesson to them for the future.
Year: 1860

GAS REDUoED.-By an advertisement in
another column, it will be seen that the Ma
rysville Gas Co. have reduced the price of gas
This will be welcome news to large consum-
ers Of the article.
Year: 1860

RED BLUFF BEACoN.-This excellent week
ly comes to us in an entirely new dress and
considerably enlarged We congratulate our
friend Fisher on the prosperity of his paper.
1t fully deserves the success which it has
achieved.
Year: 1860

PIONEER ENGINE BALL.-We acknowledge
the receipt of an invitation to the First An
niyersary Ball of the Pioneer Engine Co. No.
B, to be given at the City Hall, on Monday
evening, Oct. 18th. This ball will doubtless
be one of the pleasantest of the season, and,
given as it is by one of the best fire compa-
MES in the State, we hope it win be well
patronized by our citizens
Year: 1860

THE undersigned has procured the ex-

 \ elusive right to Manufacture and sell J. J Parkcrs Patent Corn Sheller in this State and i. now prepared to fill all orders for the same. Ths is undoubtedly the best patent known for that pur pose. One hand can shell from 10 to l2 bushels of corn per hour. They will be made in neat sub. stantial manner. Each Sheller will be warranted to perform well or no sale. Try one and you will use no other. Price SIP delivered any where ill the county. Address
Year: 1860

CASE. office next door to Gov. Conways UNTp residence, where he is prepared to operate in every branch of his profession Artificial teeth With artificial gums. from to full set inserted so as to look perfectly natural All full sets inserted on the suction or atmospheric pressure principle, feel perfectly natural and easy in the mouth and answers

 Teeth, if taken in time can be plugged so as to preserve them for life.

 In reply to frequent inquiries-I would say, that am now prepared to travel to any part of the sae and will go prepared to do everything Tn the line q my profession in the neatest possible manner. Per sons wishing my services will please drop me line to that effect, as shall not have time to go except where have calls, and will only charge the regular Memphis and eastern prices, same as l charge in my office. Il: N, M CAoL' Deho1-

 Little Rock, Ark. Feb 8 '59-ly.
Year: 1860

FROM gentlemen who have recently returned
from the W est. we receive melancholy accounts
OF the state of financial matters in that region
The effect of inflated extended, extravagant
speculations In wild lands and town lots has re-
c"lled with great force upon not only the capi-
tcIi6ss who have invested their money. hut
upon the enterprising pioneers who, while
building up the material interests of the CONN.,
Try, used their spare money and their credit in
purchasing new lands and estates The crash
OF 81 brought down judgments numberlcss
upon the devoted heads of thousands of indi
ylduals OF this class in Iowa and Minnesota,
and ruined men who would have been rich had
they sold out before the crisis


More than one OF the men who were the frst
to plant civilization in the bowling wilderness,
who have built up cities and towns. we're Of
fered extravagant prices for their property and
refused them. Instead of selling out and Sc
curing competency of real capital, thew in
volved themselves in debt and when the crisis
came, which swept away the weak banks and
bankers of that region, their property was
patched over with judgments, and a large pro-
portion of it will have to be sacrificed for less
than quarter ofits real value


We have heard of many individual cases of
peculiar hardship One man from New Orleans
invested $50, 900 in st. Paul few years since.
and a few months ago he determined to real
ize" upon it. lie sold it for eighteen hundred
dollars,


A gentleman who lives in Minnesota informs
us that few days since he was passing through
the streets of St. Paul and saw one of the citi-
zens, who had been a large dealer in real
estate, chOpping down his we'll curb with an
axe. lie stopped and inquired the reason of
proceeding so erratic and apparently so rash
:. Come into the yard and I'll tell you" said
the chopper, and he proceeded to state that he
had been unable to collect cent of moneys due
him, for some time, and borrowing was cut of
the question. He had not stick of wood in
bis house to cook his dinner with, and as he
objected to starving and freezing. he was sacri-
fcing the well curb to his absolute necessities.


In Davenport, Iowa, gentleman who, with
partner, transacted the heaviest grain and
lumber business done in that section of the
country, is now earning his bread by driving an
express wagon. The city of Davenport is dead
broke. No watchmen, no gas, no money in the
city treasury to pay for anything. Iowa is, in
fact. worse off than Minnesota where a good
crop of wheat was raised for expectation last
year. Two good crops will restore the North
west to something like prosperity But the
pressure it is now undergoing will ruin thou
sands of individuals, and check the general
growth of that region for several yesrs-Bos-
ton Herald
Year: 1860

AT COST


MI from this day for ward sell entire stock
OF FANCY DRESS SILKS. 2 or s FLOUNCE
SILK ROBES, MOURNING and FOULARD
81 lLkS At cost. All of the above goods were
bought this Fall, and are of the latest and most de-
sIrabe styles, and many of them are much below
the cost of Importation. We have also on hand q
large and well selected stock of first class FANCY
and STAPLE DRY GOODS, most of which have
been greatly reduced In price.


TAYLOR q RCTCHISON,


No. AZ Louisiana avenue opposite
da 10 Cantra Narkaf Snaoa
Year: 1860

NEVADA RAILROAD SuRvEY.-From the
Democrat we learn that up to Saturday even
ing the line of the preliminary survey for the
Auburn and Nevada railway had been run
to point mile or so beyond Bear river


which is fifteen miles distant, or little
more than half way. Thus far the survey
ors, Messrs. Elliott and Ostrom, had met
with no serious obstacle. The altitude of
Nevada above Auburn is about 100 feet,
and they had descended 625 feet at the
crossing of Bear river, and it is believed
that the road can be constructed on very
near a uniform grade. Below Grass Valley.
the line has been run to the right of the
Auburn road and crosses Bear river between
lllinoistown and Porter's crossing. AT the
point where the surveyed line crosses the
river, bridge will have to be built about
200 feet in height and from 500 to 900 feet
in length, should the road be constructed on
that line; but it is thought more eligible
point for crossing can be found either above
or below. The line runs mostly through
dense pine forests valuable for their lumber,
and is said to cross two extensive iron mines
one regular iron mountain in which the
metal is reported to be nearly pure. The
Democrat gives no further information con-
corning these iron beds. If they really ex-
ist the fact is immensely important, not only
to the prospects of the road but to the in
terests Of the whole State Should any of
the various coal discoveries that have been
made in the mining counties amount to any
thing extensive, these iron beds would be-
come most prolific sources of wealth, and
wealth of a permanent home-abiding char
acter. Several years ago it was announced
that an Auburn blacksmith was manufac-
turing native iron which he procured a few
miles from that town. The matter is wor-
thy special investigation.
Year: 1860

A GENIAL SEAsoN.-Despite the heavy and
long protracted rain storm which ushered in
the present winter, it has been one of great
mildness, contrasting delightfully."- with the
extreme rigors of the climate on the eastern
slope. Even the storm alluded to was not a
cold and clustering enc, but merely an in
cessaat drench of warm water. In the high
mountain regions the snow is not near so
deep as it was year ago. where it was then
from four to FIVE feet deep it does not now
cover the earth more than ten or twelve
inches, and instead of accumulating with
each fall soon thaws and runs laughing into
the miners s1uices. Above the line where
begins the true snow region, where the white
drifts lie all winter, the season is much
colder, and mining operations, except those
conducted under ground, are entirely
checked. In the region lying between this
and the foothills snow seldom falls but in
furries, or brief storms, the number Of clear
days is greater, and outdoor labor is scarcely
ever stopped. In this intermediate region,
farmers and gardeners are now preparing
the soil for grains, fruits and vegetables,
and the forceful pipe of the hydraulic miner
is playing against walls of moistened earth,
which dissolve away like snow banks In
the foothills the season is still mlder The
rolling mounds are clad in bright green,
buds on trees and bush are swelling, and ev-
cry bough is preparing to "repeat the mira
Gle of Aaron's rod" Elsewhere than in
musty, but here it is constant source of
inspiration, and stupid indeed must be the
human being whose heart does not open to
it every day like a flower.
Year: 1860

INDIAN WARFARE-While such industrious
attempts are being made to "rake" the State
treasury to defray the expense of slaughter
ing few hundred half-starved Root Diggers
and their families, who have been driven
from the streams and oak woods where they
used to fish and gather acorns, it is we'll to
see how the noble white race can fight In
dians without State aid The Northern Cal-
lfoanian is informed that three whites "came
across three Indians, recently, on Yager
Creek, Humboldt county, "and made an at
tack upon them. The Indians showed fight
but were at last killed" In the fight one of
the whites was wounded in the hand Nu-
merically the two forces in this "battle"
were equal, which is more than can be said
of any other Indian fight we ever heard Of
in the State. There is no crime charged
against the miserable aborigines of Hum
boldt and Mendocino but stock stealing, and
if they can be indiscrimnately slain for that
on what principle are people prohibited
Staying white thieves in the same way p
What is it that makes killing right in the
one case and wrong in the other? The hu-
manity of the government ought to be of
higher standard than that of the passionate
multitude, and it ought to interpose some
less barbarous and costly method than ex-
termination for the prevention of cattle
stealing by hungry Indians. Corral them
and feed them, DO not butcher them. They
will die fast enough of themselves.
Year: 1860

Judge McAllister's refusal to dissolve the
injunction restraining the working of the
Almaden quicksilver mine, during pendency
of suit to try title, very naturally excited
much Indignation at San Jose and vicinity
The stoppage of works which expended in
that section at least $4,000 per annum,
has proved most disastrous. 1t seems strange
that the working of the mine could not be
allowed to 90 on under the charge of re-
ceiver appointed by the court The matter
has been brought up in the Legislature by
the introduction of memorial requesting
the Administration to dismiss the injunc-
tion.
Year: 1860

OH FsEl-The STANDARD reports the astro-
nomical zeal of an inebriated Senator who,
overcome by 'sthe rosy" and by admiration
of the star spangled armament, vowed he
vatory at Sacramento. A waggish friend
told him the Capital could boast of such a
monument to science already, and took him
to gaze through the trumpet-shaped top of
an immense chimney ventilator, over one
end of which he clapped his hat. The Sem
ator saw no stars, but only darkness that
was felt. His zeal was thoroughly yenti-
lated
Year: 1860

Senator Ballou has introduced bill pro-
riding for the sale of the sixteenth and thir-
ty-sixth sections of land donated to the State,
for school purposes, and to apply the pro-
ceeds ofthe sale thereof to the general school
fund. We are indebted for a copy of the bill.
to Hon. S. H. Chase, but have not had time
to give it more than single hasty reading
We believe, however, it is sufficient to effect
the end desired by the friends of education
and that is the consolidation of all school
moneys received from the sale of land into
one fund, and the uniform apportionment of
the interest upon the same, as of that de-
rived of the existing fund. The township
system from division never had our approval,
for reasons heretofore given, and we hope
that Mr. Ballou's bill, or one having the same
aim, may becomes law.
Year: 1860

PAINE's BIRTHDAY.-To morrow will be
the one hundred and twenty-fourth anniver-
sary of the birth of Thomas Paine, the i'm
mortal author of "Common Sense" and the
"Crisis," who first prepared Americans for
the idea of independence and fired them
with a determination to realize it, whose
convincing pamphlets were sold by the hun
dred thousand and read by the camp fires
of the revolutionary army. Because he was
q Deist and attacked revealed religion. which
he honestly thought q sham, theological ha-
tired and vill6cation have degraded his men,
ory in the popular estimation, and sought to
drive him from the position he occupied
among the true patriots and fathers of our
nation. The good he did was inferred with
him: the evil alone has been remembered.
But the day is coming when the man who
took prominent part in the two greatest
revolutions the world ever knew, and who
enjoyed the confidence of Franklin, Jeffer-
son and Washington, will be honored as he
deserved, and as he is honored now by every
American whose bigotry is not greater than
his patriotism.
Year: 1860

CODA valuable historical sketch of the
progress of mining and metallurgy, is con-
tributed to the 4Ha by A. P. Molitor, the
well known assayer. The AHa is n great
newspaper, and publishes large amount of
original matter bearing upon the physical
peculiarities and material interests of our
State The article alluded to above states
that the amount of gold in the possession of
men before the discoveries of gold in Cali
fornia and Australia, was estimated at six
hundred and eighty two millions of pounds,
and this amount is being rapidly increased.
Yet no revolutionary effect on financial
matters need be feared, for, "vast as is the
whole amount of gold in the world it sinks
into insigni6cance when contrasted with the
aggregate product of other branches of hu
man industry. If they increase as fast as
the gold, little or no alteration will take
place in its value, which depends on the re-
lation between it and the annual production
of other wealth."
Year: 1860

Efforts are making to introduce Professor
Henry's Combination Printing Telegraph
into general use on the lines in this State
By it messages are printed with great rapid
ity, the operator lingering keys like those of
a piano. The invention has long been pop
ular east.
Year: 1860

A surprise party of ladies and gentlemen
atefy went from CamptonvilIe to Slaveps
ranch, in two extempore sleighs, one of
which bore the precious freight of thirteen
ladies. The snow was about foot deep,
and the iaunt Jolly one.
Year: 1860

The Marysvlle Express is informed that
the vigilance association in Yuba county,
near the Oregon house, was formed to aid
in executing the laws not to defy them or
usurp their province.
Year: 1860

The capital question is up again. Oakland
and San Francisco are in the field against
Sacramento. 1t is exceedingly desirable that
this fruitful source of expensive agitation be
forever set at rest by the passage of a law
provi1ing for the erection of State capitol
in Sacramento.
Year: 1860

In another column will be found com
pared copy Of the Act that has passed the
Legislature for the Incorporation Of Auburn.
1t has not yet been approved by the Cover
nor, but will be, of course. 1t will be OBJ
served that the Act must be first accepted
by a vote Of the people Of the town before it
can 90 into effect and upon reading the
same we imagine there is scarcely any one
who will raise an opposition to the measure
1t is simple and provides for a town govern
ment on the most economical plan. If for
nc other purpose than to have some authori-
ty by which means can be adopted for
protection against fire. and provide for the
gradual opening Of streets and thoroughfares,
that are becoming necessary with the con-
tinued growth Of the place, we should have
a town government.


AS soon as the bill becomes law, the
Commissioners will call an election, and we
hope to see every man who has particle OF
town pride in his composition, 90 to the
polls and vote Corporation Yes"
Year: 1860

The columns of our paper this week are
given almost exclusively to the Report of
the Chief Engineer, Sherman Day, Esq, upon
the location survey of the above road Time
and space forbid extended remarks upon the
same at present. The Report is atle, shows
industry and research, and is encouraging to
the friends and projectors of the enterprise
The cost of the improvement to this place.
is not greater than was anticipated, and the
second or lower division, is much cheaper of
construction than was hoped for. 1t is evil
IDENTITY the policy of the Company to put
that division under contract, and open 1t at
the earliest day possible, and following that
to finish division after division until it reach
es Nevada.


We have the data to warrant the belief
that a railroad grade is practicable from Ne
vada over the mountains by the Henness
Pass, and this being true, or road assumes
importance as a portion of a line of a Pacific
Railroad for the Central route: possibly the
only route 10y which railroad can be made
over the mountains opposite the centre of the
trade and population of this State. Aside
from any consideration Of this kind, Mr..
Days Report shows that the road will pay
for tie present business Of Placer, Nevada
and portions of Ell Dorado and Sierra coun-
ties.


We call general attention to this Report
for from it, is the starting point Of an enter
prise that is destined to add greatly to the
wealth, population, permanency and import
ance of the already great counties above
named.


The road should be made now and there
is every incentive to capital and labor to
push it along without delay.
Year: 1860

a DIAMOND is a diamond, though you put
it on the finger of a beggar-ony that on
the finger OF a beggar nobody would believe
it to be a diamond. Does not mendcant
genius every day offer the 'precous jewel in
It's head" for sale: and yet, because the hold.
er is mendicant, does not he world believe
the Jewel to be of no value? Men have died
with jewels in their brains, and not until the
men were dead, were the gems owned to be
true water.