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Year: 1861

We publish, to day, call for County
Convention, for the nomination for County OF
GERS, and for election Of delegates to the Fourth
Of July Convention at Sacramento for the
nomination of State officers. The Platform is
broad as our country, and can contain all class
es Of citizens, save one. The committee put in
it no plank for the foot Of Secessionist or
traitor to rest upon. We warn the people to
guard well the nominations made at their pri
mary meetings Let no man receive credentials
as a delegate to the Convention, who has the
least taint of disuuionism in him and in a
time like this, even neutrality is treason
Make every candidate pledge himself to the
mental reservation or equivocation, and if he
cannot do this, he is not with US, and we do
not need him.


We want none on guard at this time, who
are wavering or doubtful.


A UNION SAvER-On Saturday last Mr.
Kungle of Strawberry Valley, Yuba County
offered the following resolution in the Assem-
bly,:


Resolrcd, by the Assembly, the Senate con-
curing. That the independence of the Con
federate States of America ought to be at
once recognized by the United States Govern
ment. and that all questions between the two
Governments should be settled by negotiation
and treaty


This comes directly from the head and front
of the great and clamorous Union Party of
California who exhibit their love for the Union
and its institutions, by continually pouring out
their vials of vituperaed wrath upon the Gen
eral Government and ali its supporters, and
counseing peace, while armed traitors and
iniurated mobs are gathering around the Ma
tionol Capitol and boldly proclaimng its
speedy downfall. The resolution was supported
in the Assembly by such renowned and devout
Union men as Montgomery, Laspeyre, Sorrel
and =" Oh shame, where is thy blush y
General Patrick Henry Harris, of Butte Mr.
Harris has, by this, his last act upon the stage
vi puohc HE, CHOSEN the cOnSenlel society OF
his afinities for his future political abiding
place, and there let him forever dwell "Si-
lence gives consent" is an old adage, and, if
applicable in this case, we must judge from
the profound silence maintained by certain
journals throughout the State, that the above
resolution contains the modus operandi of pre-
Serrmg the Union, entertained by this great
Yancy-U Union party-whose hypocrisy and de
ceit would cause the blush of shame to mantle
the brow of the most hardened wretch in the
fiery regions below
Year: 1861

oTEAMER-A letter received in San Fran
cisco from New York, by Pony. states that no
steamer ior California would leave on the l lth
OF May, as the vessel had been chartered by
Government
Year: 1861

The UNITED STATES MINT.-The Superin-
tendent of this institution gives notice that
after May 22d no bullion will be received for
refining, as he wants to settle up, preparatory
to turning the Office over to his successor; but
refined gold bullion will be received as usual
for coinage.
Year: 1861

Rev. r. STARR KING.-We have seldom
had the pleasure of listening to a more inter
esting Lecture than the one delivered by the
Rev. 7. Starr King, at the Brick Church, on
Wednesday evening last, on the subject of
" Washington and our Country" The master
y eloquence of the speaker, riveted the atten-
ton of the audience, so firmly, that an almost
breathless silence pervaded the whole assem-
blage-broken only by an occasional outburst
of applause and even after the orator closed,
and had taken his seat, they remained for some
moments seemingly spellbouDd in their seats,
as if to catch the last reverberation from his
voice. His allusion to incidents in the career
of the great Washington, which happened
4 seventy years ago." were vivid illustrations
Of scenes and events now transpiring even
around the repository Of his sacred remains


The declaration that no other flag but ours,
should ever float over, and no other nation
possess the sacred tomb of the Father of his
Country, though it should take a half million
glistening bayonets to protect it, will, we
doubt not, find response within the heart of
every one, unless he be a black hearted, trea-
son-hardened Secessionist. We understand
that it is the intention of Mr.. King to lecture
in this place again, on his return from the
North, which will be in about two weeks. A
more general notice will undoubtedly be given.
of his next lecture, so that all may have the
privilege of attending.
Year: 1861

IDENTErIED.-We are informed by Coroner
Cotton, that the body of the man lately found
in Feather river. has been identified, from the
description given, as the body of an English
man named Charles Townsend, miner, and
resident of Carpenters Flat. 1t is believed
that he was not murdered and thrown in the
river as was supposed at the time, but that he
cammitted suicide The wounds found on his
head were caused by his accidentally falling
into shaft a few days before he was missed
Year: 1861




The London Besos concludes an article en- the
coming trial in Paris between the heirs Of Prince
JEROME with these remarks:


There is something truly noble and touching in
the constancy and courage of the remarkable
man who forms the not least conspicuous portion Of
the singular family picture thus exhibited to the
world Young gifted and beautiful, she found her
self deserted bv worthless husband. and her place
openly given to another from motives Of the merest
ambition. No lure could induce her to accept rank
or riches at bis hands or these of his allpowerfu
brother. No temptation could begnile her into
parting with her son, who to do him justice, seems
to have inherited the true dignity and spirit OF ms
mother.


In vindicaton Of her own insuIted honor and that
OF her family the Legislature Of Maryland passed
an act OF divorce, by which she set free, while
IN the bloom Of womanhood, to make another choice
Tor life. She did not do So but was eOntented %
llYe sngle unti her son was grown TO mans estate
/ and her grandson had entered the army cf France,
to win distinction in Its heroic ranks and she out
\ lived the man who wFonged her and tire princess
who suPplanted her. She has lived to see the off
i spring OF her girlish love recognized after fifty
years, the lawfully born kinsman OF the Emperor
| of the French; and she only waits to hear the
| Judgment of a French court Of law acknowledging
/ as her due that simple recognition which she has
never ceased TO claim. A characteristic trait nav
be mentioned Of this singular woman that indicates
! at once the moral and intellectual nature combined
/ in her. When offered the estate and title above
! mentioned in lS0S, her answer was, "Westphalia
may in his opinion, be great kingdom, but in
| mlne il is not large enough for two queens" It
| were an intOIerabe wrong if such a woman SHOULD
pass away before the battle of her life is won.
Year: 1861

The DsEa publishes letter from Ars. Butler
from which we take the following


Audubon. in his birds Of America, has expressed
that the people of the United States should not have
selected the gray eagle their Representative, in
stead of the bald eagle, and in all respects much
inferior bird.


| therefore propose as the crest Of the new
Southern COnfederaey, gray eagle, standing on q
mass of iron roek-typical Of the ierceness with
which we will maintain rights and the valor with
which we defend them-On shield OF gold, repre-
septng the wealth of our resources Let there De
| live Oak-emblem of strength, surrounded BY a
wreath of cotton tobacco, sugar cane and palmetto
plants all enameled properly Let the Supporter
on the right of the shield be knight in fall armor
reminding US of our forefathers, and that their
dead bones must never blush 10 acknowledge US -
their descendants Let the knight trample on seor-
pion, true emblem of abolitionsm. Let the sup
porter on the LETT of the shield be negro strang-
ling the serpant Hypocrisy which would lure HIM
to his own ruin-and let the motto be, "F6res o5i-
| bus" For our flag let not abandon the color Of
Washington, great son of the South, and Of Virgs-
MA "m0ther of the States.' but let Us have fifteen
vertical stripes of Ped and white, and never let
cast aside the stars under which our Southern men
| have so often led to victory-let Us have fftsen
stars forming urge star, showing to the world
that in unity of purpose Of feeling and Of detern-
nation, the fifteen States shall be as one.
Year: 1861

C.


Yesterday morning terrible encounter tool nIooe
at Astleys Amphitheater. An undergroom named
Smith was literally throttled to death by one Of the
lions which played so promlnelt part in the holi
day entertainments, at that tavorite place of
amusement. The lions. three in number are con-
fined in a cage at the back of the stage. When the
nipht-watchman left the theatre yesterday morning
rev minutes before Z, he reported salI right
Shortly afterward Smith, the deceased entered the
place and found the lions prowling about They
had torn off a heavy iron bar which crossed the
fcout of their cage, and then burst open the door
Smith was alone, and not being familiar with the
animals he attempted to escape into an adjoining
stable-yard. His situation was frightful one, and
most men would have acted precisely as he did I'M
der similar circumstances; but the probability Is
that IL he had stood his ground boldly his life would
have been saved Unfortunately, one OF theihens-
that which is known by the name of Hayelock-
caught sight OF his Petreating figure and instantly
sprang upon hIm 1t seized hum by the haunches,
pulled him to the ground, and then liked Us teeth IN
his throat Death must have been almost Instanta-
neOus but, as Smith was found good deal cut and
bruised at the back of the head 1t is supposed that
the lion, after burying its fangs in his throat,
dragged him about and dashed his head against
the ground. 1t seems in fact to have worried
him, though the wourds inflicted by the
brute are neither numerous nor severe as
might have been expected There was no cries for
help but sort Of shutting noise was heard by
man in the stable yard. He suspected what had oc-





which Smith had endeayored to escape but he gave
the alarm, and in a few minutes was Joined by seV
eral grooms and others connected with the theater
They were all however to much afraid to enter
the place, and nothing was done too ascertain the
fate of Smith until the arrival Of Crockett the Lion
Conqueror, to whom the animal belonged. As soon
as he reached the spot he passed through the door
alone, none Of the others daring to follow.
The body of Smith was lying face upward few
feet from the door, and Havelock was crOuehing
over it as hungry dog hangs over apeace of meat.
Crockett Immediately threw the animal of and drag
Yed the body into the yard. 1t was still warm, but
/ life had been extinct for some time.


a sergeon was sent for. but of course he could
render no assistance Crockett lost time in secur-
| ing the lions They allowed him to capture them
easily enough Even Haveloek did not offer any re-
| sistance, Snd the other two. which had taken no
part in the terrible with Smith seemed rather
afraid tEan otherwise In q few minutes all three
were back in their cage again, and last night they
went through their usual performances before a
| crowded audience.
Year: 1861

Desperate Encounter with Bull.


The San Francisco Herald of the 1lth ult., relates
the following


The following thrilling adventure happened day
or two since to well-knoWn gentleman Of this city,
a tailor by trade but whose name We forbear TO
mention On New Years Day he took his double
barrelled shotgun and proceeded to the Mission In
Quest of slnSIl game and the birds beirg quite shy
he loaded his gun pretty heavily. While crossing
large field he was observed by ferocous bull,
which Immediately gave chase. The frightened
sportsman ran as fast hs legs could carry him;
but the ged animal gained rapidly uPen his fall
terihg steps, having run gOodly distance aAd no
fence or other means of escape in sight fhe zero
| cious bull had got within FIVE yards of him when
| the sportsman fell; but immediately pointed ms
gun at the bulls eye and gave him the contents OF
barrel number one which hit the bull in the fore
| head and brought him TO the ground. Taking ad-
vantage Of the respite the hunter staggered TO his
| feet and again achieved small distance from his
formidable sntagonist, who had recovered from the
first shock and was once more in full pursuit. The
| sportsman turned and fred barrel number two,
which hit the bull on the side Of the left jaw and
| knocked him over more, the pursuer and PEr-
sued being about ten feet apart Again the hunter
started on the clean leap. and again the bull reeov-
cred and followed at full speed. Finding that the
animal was fast closing with him, our hero turned
and struck the infuriste beast over the head with
the stock of his gun, breaking the stock and knock
| ing the bull down Once more be turned and hed
and once more the bull got up and made sfier bin
with vengeful spite when the hunter turned for th
| fourth time and knocked him down with the barrel
of his gun, and repeated his blows until he kIlet
his antsgonist
Year: 1861

LIFE Insurance SUIT RESISTED on THE GROUND OF
PERAxcE-Last week the Circuit Court at
Rochester. n Y was engaged in the trial OF case
entitled Henry Rawless VS.. American Life insu-
rance Company The plaintiff had policy OF insu-
rance for s5 600 upon the life Of John L. flsn
taken in 1853 to secure u DEBT The company de-
cIined TO nav the amount of the policy, on the
ground that Fish was intemperate when 1t was IS
sued The case was tried and decidedfo for the pam
tiff in the full amount claimed An appeal was
taken and the General term set aside the Verles on
account of an error in ruling. The case was again
tried and resulted in verdictfor Sl0Sl 81, the full
amount claimed and interest. In the progress Oh
the suit the question arose as to how sueh man
might drink and not be drunkard- Witnesses va
ried their answers according to their peculiar no
were sufficient. while others contended for more
Year: 1861

BELGIAN OR NOT BELGIAN.--The st. Louis
papers give an account of the mutinous con-
duct of some of the Fremont Riaemen who
came to the, arsenal from Chicago:


1t had been understood by the members of
the regiment that they were to be armed
with MIME rifles. There was not a sufficient
number of rifles for this purpose, and accord
ingly Belgian muskets were offered them in
stead. The disappointment of the men was
OF course great, and many of them openly
manifested their displeasure at the proceed
ing. The i'll feeling spread pretty generally
through the regiment. Many of the men
broke their muskets and finally threatened
to overpower the guard and leave the arsepal.
The threat would undoubtedly have been
carried into execution but for the prompt
action of Mr.. r. NJ. Swander, the Clerk of
the post, who happened to be the only officer
at headquarters at the time. AS soon as he
learned the condition of affairs, he detailed
twenty-five men to guard each gate, with
orders to shoot down the first man who at
tempted to break through. He also brought
a cannon to bear upon the entrance on the
Iron Mountain Railroad. The mutinous
soldiers soon after quieted down, and on the
return of Captain Granger, were required to
go without their supper. They accepted the
Belgian muskets.
Year: 1861

COMMODORE STRINGHAM ANB THE GIANT
An "old salt" who sailed with Commodore
Stringham, the hero of Hatteras Inlet, in
earlier days, relates the following interesting
incident: When a first lieutenant of fri
gate he was short in stature, and slender in
form, but was endowed with great muscular
power of limb. At one time the frigate was
lying in the harbor of Naples, where giant
the vessel. AS he approached Lieutenant
Stringhan he lowered above him like tall
father by the side of his child. The Lieu
tenant gave him quizzical look and stepped
up to pile of heavy cannon balls. Taking
up one OF these he placed it upon his hand
and held it out at arms length for nearly a
minute. The giant looked on in astonish-
ment. When be attempted the same feat he
found that his strength was not sufficient,
and utterly failed in its performance.
Year: 1861

eaB- well regulated and Proportlonats quantity
Of bile upon the stomach, is always reqesite for
the promotion Of sound healtn-it stimulates d.
gsstion aud keeps the intestinal canal free from all
Obstructions When there is a deficiency Of bile
the body Is constantly Costive. On the other hand
over abundance OF bile causes frequent nausea
in the stomach and oft0n promotes very severe at
tacks Of disease, which sometimes end 10 death
Year: 1861

COURAGE or THE WALggs.-The walrus


ia an obstinate animal, and Goes not fy on
the approach Of man; on tbe contrary.
forming themselves into a body they 90
and meet him, and resist any attempt on his
part to proceed. When a company of trav-
elers meet these animals on the shore. they
are forced TO Sight their way through them;
and If the walrnses are peiied with stones,
they gpaw them with their teeth, but after.
wards attack the men with redOubled fury,
rending the Gir with the most tremendous
growing These animals seem to be fully
aware OF the effect of united resistance and
attack, and also of the utility of keeping ia
masses and ranks; for should any one of
them attempt to retreat. those in his rear
fail upon and compel him to keep in the
ranks or kill him. Sometimes it happens
that. when one walrus attempts to stop
another, who is retreating. they all begin to
suspect each other of being Inclined to fly !;
and, in that case, the contest often becomes
universal. When two are fighting with one,
the others come to the aid of the weaker
side. While they are thus fighting on the
land, others that are in the water raise
their heads and look on for time, till they
also become enraged, swim to shore, aud
Join in the combat.
Year: 1861

Ten PAGES southwark through the mead
There ran babbling brook,
Coursing beneath the orchard trees


With many curious crook
There at the sultry n.tide hour.


The children loved TO stay,
And with them, she who taught within
The school house by the way.
Year: 1861

It's owner was kind old man


Wi1h anien and manners mild
Who. though four.score, had not forgot
That he was once child.
And so to gather flowers or fruit


In autumn or in May,
There went the bright eyed children Of
Our school house by the way.
Year: 1861

MOBILE, May PA war steamer commenced
the blockade Of our harbor yesterday.


Fort Morgan welcomed the blockadng vessel by
displaying the United States flag, union down, from
the same staff and below the Confederate flag.
Year: 1861

Dctcness Of Ga1ceston.-The Gal
weston News. Of the 9TH, contains
the following:


We understand that the breast
works and other Notifications of the
city are now all complete, and that a
few more heavy guns only remain to
be placed in battery iu order to put
Galveston in condition Of defense
against the threatened blockade.
Our citizens, young and old have
been constantly engaged in drilling
during the past two weeks, and we
believe we haven about 1900 men,
all our own citizens, ready for the
enemy. Our neighbors also of Hous-
ton and other towns and counties, in
the vicinity, have been getting in
readiness, and will, in twenty four
hours notice, send us three or four
thousand well armed men. There is
now Il general feeling of satisfaction
that the enemy can not take us by
surprise.
Year: 1861

townsfolk call superstitions. What matters the name? Be they superstitions or beliefs, we have them, and clever would be the man who could uproot them. Now, one of the beliefs to which we cling the most is that which attributes to the first flower that blows in the grave mould such virtue that he who gathers it is certain of never forgetting the dead, and of never being forgotten by them. Belief, how dear, how sweet! With it. death has no terrors for death, with out forgetting, or being forgotten is but a sweet | sleep, but calm repese after long toil. That hower-l panted to see it bud-I panted to gath Tit l abandoned my post and went on my way. After ten days of long and weary march, l reached my mothers grave The earth seem ed yet fresh-no flower appeared. waited Six weeks elapsed, and then one lovely morning l saw little blue flower forget-me-not.' AS l plucked 1t, shed glad tears, for methought that little flower was my mothers soul that she had felt that was near, and that, under the form of that flower she had given herself to my heart once more.

 There was nothing now to detain me in the country, for my mother had soon followed my father to the grave, and I had plucked my pre- cious flower; what more did want? 1 remem- bered my mothers charge Do thy duty3 sought the gems darmes, and said, I am de- serter-arrest me- And now am to die; and if, as you assured me, have in you friend, 1 die without regret, for you will do me the only service l require. The flower which, at the risk of my life, plucked from the grave, IS here, in little case next to my heart. Prom ise me that you will see that they do not take it from me. It is the link which unites me to my mother; and if thought it would be broken oh l should not have the courage to die. ask of you?'

 I promise,' said the officer.

 Your hand, dear sir that I may press it to my heart. You are very kind to me and if the Almighty God were in His omnipotence to give me my life second time, 1 would devote it to you

 The friend parted

 The next day had dawned. They arrived at the place of execution, and already had the fatal sentence been read, when the low murmuring that ran through the ranks changed into almost deafening shouts:

 The Emperor! the Emperor Long live the Emperorr

 He appeared, dsmounted from his horse and then, with his short, quick step, he walked up to the condemned

 Pierre, said he to him. Pierre gazed at him, and made an effort to speak, but sudden stupor seemed to overwhelm him. Pierre, con tinued the Emperor, remember your own words of last night, God gives thee life a second time devote it not to me but to France She, too, is kind mother! Love her as thou ddst thy frst--thine own'

 He then turned to depart, and greeting shouts of admiring love followed him till he was out of sight. -

 Some years after this, Captain of the Old Guard fell mertaly wounded on the field of Wa terloo.

 Amid the din of battle, he was heard to shout in his death bangs:

 Long live the Emperor! France forever .- My mother My motherp It was Pierre Pitois
Year: 1861

THE Burns CURLING C1UH.-This Club play
their annual match game this morning, at
Q 0o'clock, probably on the river, near sholl's
slaughter house. A silver medal win be
be the prize FOR the winner.
Year: 1861

\


sKAr1Ne.--In spite Of the continued mild
weather, the ice in the river remains firm
enough to afford skaters an excellent field
for enjoyment. Yesterday Afternoon, large
numbers were gathered al different points
indulging in airy Whirls. Among them
were many ladies, some of whom exhibited
considerable proficiency, and appeared moth
ing cast down in spirit by fall or two now
and then.


The skating movement has hardly pro
gTessed rapidly enough with US, fer much
display Of fancy in the costume Of ladies,
and indeed, it would perhaps, hardly be in
good taste, until iieas more dexterity has
been acquired. Few Of the fair sex would
care to be placed in the position Of lady,
Of whose performances on the Central Park
we read the other day, che elegance Of whose
apparel was only rivaled by the Persistenee
with which sshe maintained horizontal
position.
Year: 1861

DOr Among all the things not yet intelligi


BILE, in respect to the Fort Sumter affair." is the
delay of the rebels in commencing the attack,
They were reported "aH ready" many days
since. If serious resistance was apprehended,
II would seem to have been their policy to have
made the most Of their time before the arrival
Of the feet, which they knew to be on the way.
Year: 1861

ARMS FOR FOR hENrUcKY.-The Cincinnati ENQUIRER
collector Tor permits to take pistols, guns and am
munition into Kentucky are very large, and the
quantity OF arms and powder that has been sent
across the river by authority Is amazing.