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Year: 1861

4 few Of our people are still clinging to
the erroneous idea that our Slater to be
benefited by making no permanent location
of the Capital this fall, nor any time for the
next ten years. The cry ofthese gentlemen
is that the cost of erecting the buildings
will entail upon the people an enormous
amount of taxes, the which they cannot
pay without great sacrifice, and from the
effects Of which our State will not recover
for years. Should the Capital be located
this fall, ana we confidently expect it will
be, we doubt whether the Legislature will
make any appropriation for buildings, &c,
at present; but even should they do it, the
people can better afford to pay for good
substantial buildings, that will be an orna.
ment to our State, than they can Legis.
lature for wasting its time in discussing the
question of where those buildings shall be
put. We believe the time expended in oul
Legislature discussing the Capital question
for the next five years, providing it is moi
now located, will cost the people quite as
much as the buildings would. But Topeka is
we'll supplied with accommodations for the
Legislature, and for all the Executive
officers; and we doubt much whether any
appropriations win be made at present fol



the Capitol buildings.


Besides, the location of the Capital per
manently is going to give our young Stat
an air of stability; and capital which ha
heretofore Stunned us on account of tn
unsettled state of our local affairs, vii
pour in upon US freely. So that, viewin:
the question in whatever light We may, W
are the gamers by disposing of the Location
this fall, and only losers so long as 1t re
mains open. Let the vote of Western
Kansas he thrown for Topeka
Year: 1861

Resolved, In the language of Senator DouGIis,
"Whoever is not JreTarrsl to sacrifice party or
ganizations and platforms 'on the altar OF his
country does not deserve the support and coun-
tenance of honest people" and that we this day
declare that we know and will make no other
issue than the one forced upon US We must
be either for or against our Government, either
Patriots or Traitors


Resolved That we indorse the resolution
known as the CHITTENDEY Resolution, which Is
as follows: THAT in this national emergency,
Congress, banishing all feeling of mere passion
or resentment, will only rccolleet Its duty to the
whole country that this war is not waged on
our part in any spirit of aggression, nor Tor any
purpose of overthrowing OF interfering with the
rights or established institutions OF the States,
but to defend and maintain the supremacy OF
the Constitution, and to preserve the mon
with all the dignity. equality, and rights OF the
several States unimpaired, and that as soon as
these objects are accomplished the war ought to
cease"


Resolved. That we indorsc the resolution
known as the McCLERyAND resolution, which Is
as follows: THAT this House pledge itself to
vote any amount of money and number oi men
which NAV be necessary to secure the speedy
and effectual suppression of said rebellion, and
the permanent restoration OF the federal author-
ity everywhere within the limits and Jullsdlc-
ton of the United States"


Resolved, In the language Of the Hon. JOSEPH
HoLr, we are for this Union without condl-
tions, one and indivisible, now and forever-for
ITS preservation at any anu every cost OF blood
and treasure, against all It's assailants, and
against any and every compromise that may be
proposed to be made under the guns OF the
rebels"


Resolved, That this Convention give their
hearty support to the present Administration IN
its endeay to crush out the rebellion now exist
ing in our country.


Resolved, That when the authority Of the
Federal Government shall have been re-estab
lished, and peaceful obedience to the Constitu-
ton and Laws prevails. we shall be ready to
confer and cooperate with all loyal citizens
throughout the Union, in Congress or in Con
yention, for the consideration of all supposed
grievances the redress of all wrongs, and the
protection of every right, yielding ourselves, and
expecting all others to yield to the Will of the
people, constitutionally and lawfully expressed


Resolved. That we viii not inquire INTO the
distinction between those men at the South, WHO
are in open rebellion against the Government
and only ask TO be let alone" ana these mer
at the North who believe 1.-The prosecution o
the war should be accompanied with the mos
liberal offers of peace and consequently We
denounce the resolutions passed by the Conven
tion held in Junctirn City on the third Of Sep
tember, 1861, as base in their conception. ruin
Gus in their tendency, disgmeefui to our district
and. if carried out, destructive OF all our inter
ests, and that We will prove by our votes at th
coming election that our district repudiates tn
r rsoluiions, and the candidates connected witt
them.
Year: 1861

The friends of the Union Cause will hold a
Mass Meeting at junction City, on Saturday,
October 26. Eminent speakers will be in attend
ance and it is hoped that all loyal men OF this
Representative District will attend.
Year: 1861

A SINGULAR CoNFEssIoN.-That bitter
Secession sheet, the Richmond Examiner,
with remarkable candor, confesses that the
Virginians under arms against the Govern
ment find three things to disgust them !;
first, the hard life OF camp; secondly, the
bad quality of their victuals thirdly, the
consciousness that those who command
them are getting sick of Secession. Under
this third head it says:


But there is another and greater grief in
the hearts of our men, which the whole
State shares with them-that those are set
to inspect and rule over them who were
bitterly opposed to the act of Secession, and
who now abhor that just war which is one of
its inevitable consequences. What can be
hoped of leaders who believe in their hearts
that they are working treason and merit
the halter
Year: 1861

So denominated from their astonishing power Of
creating new life and health, it were, from the
very ashes of the most dilap5dated constitutions
are more strongly tonic and more Immediately in
vigoratng than pills; containing the same choice
vege table extracts the latter, in different mod


ifcatson. Although really less cathartic than the
LIFE PILLS, they nevertheless begin TO cleanse the
aliment2ry canal much sooner; generally slightly
operating wi thin three or four hours, and prOduc


ing decided sense Of relief to the head and stom-
ach, and exi2erating the mind even in less time
Year: 1861

Are composed Of Vegetable Ingredients exclusively


as can be ascertained by chemical tests. Their
prominent qualities those of active and
searching, though perfectly mild and agreeable de-
teI gent aperient of gentle supOriic, promoting
the insensible perspiration of pleasant duretic,
invigorating the kidneys aud bladder and of a
delightful tonic cardiac exciting appetite by the
demands of active digestion, and cheering the mind
with that grateful of renovated health which


Is one of the most elicitous feelings of our nature
Year: 1861

But it is unnecessary to enumerate the many
cases in which these purely vegetable medicines
have been successful but let enquire: Why are
they universal in their happy effects?


Because they purify the blood, md thus reno
vRte all cause of disease in the system


Because they act powerfully upon the secreti0us
OF the body, aud remove all impurities at once.


Because they do not reduce the system, but ingig
crate it-thus requiring no restraint from pleasure
or business during their operation.
Year: 1861




March oath, 1861.


EDITOR BUTTE RECORD =


The mines on Sucker Run
and its tributaries are just being developed.
There has been several claims opened within
the last few weeks, with good success some
of them paying an ounce day to the hand.
One day last week Mr. Gilmore took out a
nugget weighing seven ounces, besides several
smaller ones ] do not know Of a single miner
who is not doing well. The best claims, yet
found are in the banks of Sucker Run, and in
the small gulches, of which latter there are a
great number that have never been prospected.
The only thing wanted to make this one of the
best mining sections in the county, is supply
of water, which can easily be had by means OF
a ditch from Fall River. The distance will
not exceed five miles before it would reach
some good mining sections, and thence down
the ridge distance of six or eight miles, it
would pass the heads of hundreds Of dry ra-
vines which, no doubt, will pay well. The
miners here are all eager for it, and / believe
that capital could not be better invested than
in bringing in ditch. A MINER.
Year: 1861

PATRIOTIC LETTER FROM GOVERNOR HoUs-
rox.-The Galveston Civilian of Februry 2lst
has the following


We understand that General Houston has
been for some days at his place on Galveston
Bay preparing place of retirement for his old
age. H arrived there last Friday, but trav-
eied in the most private way, and avoided all
interference with the present political agitation.
He does not, however, we understand, wish, by
any means, to be considered as one of those
eleventh-hour converts to secession, so many OF
whom are now claiming their reward. The
Austin Ineligencer has been permitted to pub
lish the following extract from a letter written
by General Houston to an old friend, which
defines his position thus:


You say it is reported that | am for seces-
sion. Ask these who say so to point to word
of mine authorising the statement. / have de-
clared myself in favor of peace, of harmony, OF
compromise, in order to obtain fair express
sion of the will of the people. Dangerous as
may be the precedent inaugurated by the Con-
veition before the majesty of the law, which
recognizes its power TO submit the question of
disunion to the people, yield in the same
spirit that actuated Andrew Jackson in paying
the fine arbitrarily imposed on him at New
OtIcdIlS. L aIl uttcIuiiucu lutt luose "uO
would overthrow law shall learn no lesson from
me. | still believe that secession will bring
ruin and civil war. Yet if the people will,
can bear it with them | would fain not be
declared an alien from my native home in old
Virginia, to the scenes of my early tolls and
triunphs IN noble Tennessee. | would not OF
my own choice. give up the banner beneath
which have fought; the Constitution which
| have revered, or the Union which | have
loved and cherished as the glorious and price
less heritage beqneathed me by my fathers
Sixty-seven years of freedom, the recollection
Of past triumphs and sufferings, the memories
of heroes whom | have seen and known, and
whose venerated shades would haunt my foot
steps were | to falter now, may perhaps have
made me too devoted to the Constitution and
the Union, but be it SO. Did believe that
liberty and the rights of the South demanded
the sacrifice, would not hesitate. | believe
that less concession than was necessary to
frame the Constitution will now prosper it.
Thus believing, cannot vote for secession. l
have hesitated TO say anything on this topic,
because desired the people TO act for them
selves My views are on record. Yet it is
perhaps but right that my friends should know
that the charge that am for secession is false.
If err in holding on still to the skirts Of my
venerated old mother, Virginia, and the foster
mother which matured me from childhood, glo-
rious Tennessee, my countrymen will forgive
me, as they have forgiven me for many other
things | have done. | am willing even to be
called submissionist for their sake"
Year: 1861

NORTHERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL So
eIETY.-The citizens of Marysville have, by
vote. authorized the city government TO raise
by tax, s 900 for the bene6, of the Northern
District Agricultural Society. From the Ap-
peal we learn that it is now the duty of tie
city authorities to levy assess and collect the
tax at the same time and in The same manner
as other taxes are assessed and collected for
the current year. That done, the Mayor and
Council are required to appoint, on or before
the second Monday in July next, a committee
of three of their number and three citizens,
acting in conjunction with the three principal
officers of the District Agricultural Society,
for the purchase of suitable grounds within the
corporate limits, and to see that the needed
buildings are erected thereon, together with
all other improvements considered essential
The property thus purchased is to be decided
to the city authorities, and held by them in
trust for the use of the Society, and is to be
exempt from taxation, execution and forced
sale
Year: 1861

SWEPT AwAY.-From the Marysville Demo
erat we learn that the suspension bridge at
Parks Bar was swept away by the flood early
"Wednesday morning. The keeper was struck
by the cable and instantly killed. his neck be-
ing broken. He was on the bank, endeavor.
ing to fix the cable. which was swinging and
dipping, when it struck him and feed him
DEAD on the bank. Nat Young had just pass
ed over with team. and was not yet out Of
sight when the accident happened. The Tim
buctoo end of the bridge gave way. aud the
whole fabric swung round to the Parks Bar
end, where it hangs
Year: 1861

SPEECH OF GENERAL SCoTT TO TIE New
York DELEGArIoN.-The following is taken
from the details of Pony news, published in
the Sacramento Union. 1t speaks for itself !:


The appearance of the gigantic form of the
venerable commander-in- chief upon the soop
of the house, was the signal of the widest out
burst of enthusiasm that ever greeted him,
which affected him almost to tears. On being
introduced by Senator Fiero, General Scott
drew up his form erect, and, with voice thick
with emotion, said


Friends, whether from New York, Penn.
sylvania, New jersey, Ohio, Tennessee or X EN-
tucky-it would make no matter from what
quarter you may come-you are my country
men. Great cheers, and cries of Your a
noble man : Our Savior | can find no
words to express my sense of the honor you
have done me. Fellow citizens, receive these
cheers with deep thankfulness. One of the
great saturnalias of the nation-the Inaugural
tion of the Chief Magistrates safely passed
"a Chief Magistrate elected by the voice of
the people. pray with you that the Admin
stration may be as happy every day of its ex-
stence as has been this to its commencement
May the sentiments of good feeling expressed
by the President today be the sentiments of
every one before the Administration closes !
May God so command that at the end we may
be one people. one brotherhood and one Union


Cheers. He was highly gratfed that, after
paying respects to the Chief Magistrate, they
should think it proper to make so compliment
tary call upon him. He was the Oldest SER
want of this mighty Republic, of which we are
all pillars and supporters. He had labored
fifty years to serve the country, and he felt
cheered by their presence here, and fully repaid
for all he had DONE He closed by invoking
the blessing of God upon the country, and the
audience and their families and again and again
thanked them for the great honor they had
done him.


Immense cheering followed, and the audience
cried ou'. May God bless you?' I" You are
the savior of the country )" Good bye" and
many of the audience shed tears while the old
man was eloquently speaking to them. lie
was greatly faligued after the duties of the day,
and speedily retired, Colonel Keyes, his Mill
tary Secretary finding it difficult to keep the
crowd from tearing him to pieces with their
rough favors.
Year: 1861

THE HORACE SMITH CAsE.-It will be re-
membered that the Legislature passed law,
recently, over the veto of the Governor, chang
ing the place of trial of Horace Smith, charged
with the killing Of Newell, from San Francis
co to Ell Dorado county. The matter came up,
under this law, on Tuesday last, before Judge
Campbell, of the Twelfth District Court Of
San Francisco, who delivered lengthy opni-
on denying this motion for change Of venue
He decided upon constitutional ground and
CLAIMS that the power of the Judiciary and
those of the Legislature are separate and dis
tinct He urges that encroachments have
been made by the one power on the premises
of the other, but that it is the duty of those in
power to prevent, as far as possible, such in
Engagements. lie therefore decides that the
Legislature have no right to interfere in the
matter, and adjudges that the defendant shall
be tried in San Francisco county.
Year: 1861

SEcEssIoN-Allred Adam, and two China
men, sentenced to two years each in the State
Prison, for grand larceny, seeded from the
Nevada county Jail on Monday night last
We do not believe one of them advocates the
doctrine of coercion
Year: 1861

SOME GLoRY.-By the last Pony we learn
that Butterfied has taken the contract for
Daily Overland Mail by the Central route
and that he will also run the Pony three times
a week, making the trip in eight days. This
new arrangement is to go into effect on the
18th Of June until which time, the half moon
route, via all the war paths of the Apaches,
ComaEches, and hosts of other warlike Indians
is TO be discontinued. We can congratulate
the people of California upon the Inauguration
of this new feature in our mail facilities-so
much nceded-and hail it as another stride to-
wards our long-hopedfor Railroad. If Mr..
Butterfeld places good coaches upon this
ronte. as is anticipated, it will be the means of
turning an immense deal of travel across the
continent on that route. The trip can be ac-
complished in less time than by steamer, and
with but few more inconveniences, and will be
the means of building up a line of stations, in
a short period which will afford all that may
be required to make the trip comfortable
Much has been accomplished in opening up
the Central route, although it had everything
to contend with, even the frowns of the Fed
cral Administration. The Emigrant road
proved it a feasible route; the semi occasional
Overland Mail uia Salt Lake, found a shorter
route than the Southern and the Pony nailed
the conviction of its feasibility, shortness and
and adaptbility TO the great purposes of the
people of the Pacific coast.
Year: 1861

A MOVEMENT IN THE RlGHr DIRECTION
The Legislature in the House, on Tuesday
last. passed resolution appointing Commit
tee to consist Of one member from each Sena-
torial District to report bill for apportion-
ment upon the abstract of the Census OF 1860.
If the Legislature should adjourn without
making a new apporlionment, it would be an
act of great injustice TO large portion OF the
Counties and Representative Districts OF the
State; this will readily be perceived by refer
ring to the reported Census, by counties, from
the Secretary of States Office. Our represen-
tation is very unequal and unsatisfactory, and
we claim it as right from the Legislature, to
correct the glaring wrong Under the present
apportionment, two or three large counties
uniting their Representative, can control the
whole legislation of the State, when by fair
adjustment under the late Census. the people
would be more fairly and justly represented.
The inequality of representation in the Legis-
lature has been, since our State organization,
one of the evils that the people have had just
cause to complain of, and it is TO be hoped
that the present Legislature will not permit
another year to pass without correcting this
evil. We see it reported that Mr. Harris is a
member of the Committee. and we shall expect
to hear from him in looking out for Butte
county's interest in this important matter


RESIDENT PHYSICIAN OF TIE INSANE AssY-
LUM-The j Joint Convention of the Legislature
on Thursday last, cast the twenty-third ballot
for Resident Physician of the Insane Asylum.
The nearest approach Yet made to an election,
was on the tweniy-second ballot !; when DR..
w. P. Tilden received ifty-one votes-within
three of an election. The Convention adjourn
ed to meet again on Friday last. the result of
which we have not learned. No better man
we opine, can be found to fill the position than
our worthy member of the Assembly, Dr. Til
den, whose claims for the position coupled with
those of the people Of Butte County-should
be an incentive to the Legislation not to be
disregarded.
Year: 1861

SATANIc-Our friend and cotemp. of the
Marysville Democrat, has written a learned
article on the internal regions; whereat the
secession organ of that city accuses him of be-
ing fam'liar with the subject of course that
organ knolrs all about it, and may not like an
outsider to tamper with its dominions for fear
he may jump their righteous claim. Hit 'em
again Ridge, that's where they live.
Year: 1861

The last Pony news would seem to indicate
that The Administration has in serious consi-
deration, the policy of abandoning Fort Sumpt
er, and possibly the other Southern stroLgholds
of the Federal Government. However much
we may be Individually opposed to such poll
cy, as casting an apparent suspicion upon the
strength and reliance of the Government in
being able to reinforce the garrisons at all
points now in our possession, STILL if that tried
patriot, Gen. Scott. advises it, and is so conf
dent that judicious military movement of this
kind is warranted by the exigencies of the
times, and for the rectitude Of his Judgment in
this matter, is willing to assume the great re-
sponsibity Of so momentous and hazardous a
step, we humbly, but reluctantly, submit 10
his great experience and foresight, with the
hope that it may confound the enemies of our
country in their wicked endeavors to subvert
the Union and TO disgrace the country of their
birth and liberties.


We know, full well, that these forts, erected
at cost Of millions of treasure to the Federal
Government, were intended as q protection
against foreign foes; but we cannot believe,
it ever was intended they should be turned
over to rebelous subjects, who. we believe
would not hesitate one moment to use their
power against the very Government that con-
structed them for their protection And, in
this connection, we cannot refrain from ex-
pressing our admiration of that staunch patriot
and Southernor, Andrew johnson. of Tennes
see. He calls things by their right names
without being particular about technicalities
ard is not afraid to call men traitors to their
country, when they assume to fire at the flag
of their country in wrath to seize Arsenals,
Navy Yards and Custom Houses and to steal
the money MISUNDERSTANDING to the Govern
ment. We think, from the reports of the pro-
ceedings in the Senate of the United States,
that Johnson's reply to Lane, the Secessionist,
will place that General among the defuncts.
Year: 1861

THAT CALICO PARTY.-The Calico party
given at Wyandott. by Mr. THATCHER, on
Friday evening of last week, was splendid
affair, as anticipated. According to the pro-
gramme nearly all of the forty ladies present
were tastily dressed in calico, which, allowing
US TO Judge. added ustre to their rosey cheeks
and sparkling eyes. We fully endorse the sen
timent of Pike County friend Of ours, who
remarked that q he never saw as much beauty
wrapped up in calico before in his life
Hurrah for 'queen Calico
Year: 1861

Hon. CAssIus M. .CLAY.-Wehope our friends
will bear in mind that this able and eloquent
defender Of the principles Of the Republican
party in Southern State will deliver an ad.
dress at Odd Fellows Hail. on Seventh street,
this evening, at u o'clock, in compliance with
an invitation from the Republican Association.


We would advise all who wish to hear him
to 60 early, as there will, doubtless, be large
audience present on the occasion.


A band of music has been provided.
Year: 1861

VIRGINIA.-Our information as to the action
Of the people of Virginia, is favorable. We
hope and believe that the result will prove that
they are misrepresented in Congress, and by
the demagogues at Richmond.
Year: 1861

A WORD TO BUSINESS MEN.


This paper has now circulation in this city
larger than all the city papers combined, with
the exception Of one, and therefore affords a
most excellent advertising medium. q.