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Year: 1861

A WAGER.-The Red Bluff Beacon says at
Iehama, short time ago, a wager of $50 to
$50 between a German farmer aud Scotch
blacksmith that the latter could not swim across
the Sacramento river at that point The river
was very high, the day cold, and the water
almost freezing. The brawny Scot plunged in,
and swan across to the other side and having
landed safely he run up the opposite bank
some hundred yards. jumped into boat, and
was rowed back amid the cheers of the crowd
Year: 1861

RAcEs.-T The races over the Oroville Course,
will commence on the 9TH day of May, under
the management of the Butte County Jockey
Club. The track is in excellent condition, and
is undoubtedly one of the fastest in the State.
\ lively time is anticipated
Year: 1861

THE CRISIS HAS ARRIvED-Clvil war has
been inaugurated by Secession traitors The
blood of Americans, shed by fratrcida hards,
calls Jefferson Davis and his followers to a
reckoning. The Secession authorities, upon a
refusal by Major Anderson to surrender Fort
Sumpter into their hands, have taken the fort
by superior force. The flag of the Union is
displaced by the rattlesnake emblem of South
Carolina and her accomplices. Tired of wait
ing for hostile acts on the part Of the Admins
tration, the insane adherents of the Southern
Confederacy have themselves opened the war.
Where will it end p? Not in the humiliation
of the loyal citizens Of the United States The
hands that wantonly precipitated this country
into all the horrors of civil war can never SUBJ
due the friends of the American Union.


The article upon the subject Of civil war IN
another column, was written before the receipt
of the Pony news. Its tone need not be alter
ed. The true condition of things was, as it
were, felt by Union men every where before
this The destructives of the rebel States have
never wanted peace. They only sought to buy
the border States over to their cause by wait
ing for the Federal authorities to attempt their
subsection. Anti-coercion has been the bur-
den of their song. But peace regned too long
to please them. The thirst for blood could be
restrained no longer. War has been COM
menced against US by them, and it is stated
that formal declaration of war is to be made
by the Southern Conspirators' Congress. Now
how do men stand in California? There are
but two sides to this fight. Every man is
either for the Union or for the Southern Con
federacy.


We are a part of the great American Re
public. Who in our midst is an enemy to the
Government? Who will have the insolence
to proclaim himself traitor, by publicly de-
Tending the assaants of Fort Sumpter? If
any such there be in this vicinity. let the next
United States Grand Jury for the Northern
District of California be informed of the fact
The Federal laws including those against
treason. can be enforced here. Let this be
remembered.-Ma MarysuiHe Democrat.
Year: 1861

NORTHERN DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL SocI
ETY.-Tne next Annual Fair Of this Society
will commence at Marysville, on the 9th Of
August, and continue five days. The Society
is about to purchase twenty acres of ground
near the city to be prepared for stock ground,
race course, &c. The Annual Grafton will be
delivered by Rev. T. STARR KING. A Ball
will be given on the evening preceding the
close of the Fair.
Year: 1861

JOIN R. RIDGE.-With last Sundays issue
of the National Democrat, of Marysville, we
received the valedictory of Mr.. Ridge, as editor
of that valuable paper, always true and staunch
to the country through all the controversies
preceding the present crisis. We part with
friend Ridge with unfeigned regret, and much
reluctance, for as an accomplished editor he
has few superiors, as true friend, and amiabe
gentleman, few equals as true and devoted
patriot, be stands in the front ranks ; and as
scholar and social companion he occupies a
conceded eminence He was a devotee to his
calling, and we hope the corps editorial will
not wholly lose him, and may there be in store
for him richer reward than he could reap
from the laborious calling he has just left, are
our earnest and sincere wishes. TO his sue
cesSor 10 the sanctum, we extend the hand Of
fellowship, and bid him God-speed in his glori-
Gus work. The tripod could not sustain a
better or truer successor than is to be found in
Mr. Gorbam.
Year: 1861

Some of the secession organs appear to be
very anxious to know whether the friends OF
Mr. Douglas have deserted him? We believe
all will say most emphatically, No. and from
his present course, as indicated by the latest
news. we think they will not soon have any
cause These secessionists know that he is
great man, with power of intellect sufficient for
any crisis they can inaugurate in the Govern
ment or the country, and because he has the
selfsacrifce AMI moral courage to lay aside his
partisan political views, in an attempt to quel
rebellion, they think he has changed front, and
left those who know him best, as if fearful to
follow, but not so, they admire his efforts to
put down peaceaby, the garing treason that
stalks about through our country but feel at
the same time that his efforts are vain and will
be, for those very LADDERS Of him at present
would damn him tomorrow if be had to meet
them in the political arena. His political
opinions are not with the followers of Breckin-
ridge, the sympatbisers and excusers of TIE
secessionists.


To these anxious individuals we say, read
where he stands in this crisis, in the very news
published in your own columns, by last Pony.
And iu this connection we would suggest the
query, where stands the secession organ of this
County? How does it regard the Inaugural
tion of this horrifying, fratrcidal, civil war !?
Does it not still excuse the South and its trail
tors TO their country docs it not side with
them in this war begun by them? We ven-
ture an affirmative answer to these queries, and
do not deem it at all bold, for if it is not so,
that organ does not reflect the views of its
nominal editor nor its principal supporters.
Year: 1861

No MoTHER-She had no mother
What volume of sorroyful truth is con-
tained m that single sentence-no moth
er! We must go down the hard, rough
paths Of life, and become Injured to care
and sorrow in their sternest forms, before
we can take home to our own experience
the dread reality-no mother-without a
struggle and tear. But when frail
young girl, just passing from childhood
toward the life of a wcman, how sad is
the story summed up in that one short
sentence. Who shall now check the
wayward fancies-who shall now bear
with the errors and faiiings of mother
less gill? Deal gently with the child.
Let not the cup OF sorrow be over filled
by the harshness Of your bearing or your
unsympathizing coldness. Is she heed
less Ct her doings Is she careless in
her movements? Remember, oh remem-
ber, "she has no mother ~ When her
young companions are gay and joyous.
does she pass with downcast eye and
laDguid step, when you would fain wit
ness the gushing and oyerfoWlng glad
ness Of youth Chide her not, for she
is motherless, ard the great sorrow comes
down upon her like an incubus. Can
you gain her confidence, can you win her
love? Come, then, to the motherless
with the boon Of your teuderest care, and
by the memory of your own mother, per-
haps already passed away-by the full
ness Of your own remembered sorrow
by the possibility that your own child
may be Notwithstanding, as far az
you may, to relieve the loss of that fair,
frail child who is written Motheress.-
ErchUnle.
Year: 1861

Don't shed a tear for him
Lay him to rest,
The bright cross Of honor
Ablaze on his breast.
The shouts of a nation
Shall cheer him to God,
The hope of a people
Spring fresh from his blood.
Don't shed a tear for him
Heroes must die,
In gladness and triumph,
Like suns from the sky.
Battered banners
And war-Eamp above,
They only break camp up
Forward to move.
Don't shed a tear for him!
Mourn him in blood.
Quick-droppins bullets
Shall work him most good
Fight for him fall with him
Die as he died ;
Living or dying,
Our hope and our pride.
Don't shed a tear for him
Better to go,


Eager for battle,
Facing the foe.


For one life like his life
A thousand shall pay,
And the fury it kindles
Shall carry the day!
Year: 1861

Not many miles from Boston two sis
ters, by the name Of Pepper, are employ
ed in the same establishment. One of
them has red hair, and goes by the name
of Red Pepper" while her sister with
black hair, is known as ''Black Pepper" !"
A male relative is also employed in the
same place, and is called pepper and
Salt" his hair fairly representing that
mixture.
Year: 1861

The new idea that has been promulgated by
the advocates of secession that allegiance to
State is higher than allegiance to our country
is paradox. Our noble State is worthy to be
loved. Her citizens have reason to be proud
of her conservation, her patriotism, her devo-
ton to the Union and the Constitution, and her
firmness when all others fell away and she re.
manned.


"Ameng the tatbless, faithful only she,"
but we are citizens of the United States. To
the Federal Government and the Constitution
our allegiance is due We may be Maryland
ers to- morrow. Our residence may be changed
from one State 10 another as business, or the
alluremenls of profit or pleasure may induce !;
we may be residents of the South ut one time,
and voters of the North soon afterward, but
wherever we 60. whether North or South.
East or West, from the ST. Lawrence to the
Rio Grande, from the Atlantic to the Pacific,
our feet are still upon our country's soil, and
allegiance is still due 10 our counlry's Consti.
tuition and our country's Flag. 1t is all Com
mon country. lis greatness, it's power, it's
prosperity, It's institutions are all ours, and it's
giorles and it's memories follow US wherever,
within its boundaries, we make our homes, aAd
It's power protects Us wherever floats It's ma.
tlonal ensign.


1t is absurd TO prefer the power of the State
IN which our lot may be cast to that of our
country. 1t would be quite as reasonable TO
determine that any single man of our city
should be independent of the municipal gov
government, or that any single county of the
State shall secede from the State, or that any
individual IN the community has just as much
right to declare himself independent of the law
ful powers constitutionally established by a
majority OF the people, as to assert that State
can OF right set up an independent government
and secede from the Union.


There is no suce abstract right, and, in the
case OF the Southern Border States, policy and
interest. as well as duty, honor and patriotism
forbid such a course. When we recklessy
throw from US the guarantees of the protection
our Federal Constitution affords, the Canada
line will be brought down to the Susquehanna
Slavery in Maryland and Virginia will not be
worth rush. 1t will be made blightng
curse, and a source of unmitigated adversely
and unceasing danger. We should soon have
a repetition of our pending difficulties, and fol
like causes the secessons of the cotton States
from the Border States-free- soil zed from tht
very act of separation from the Union. Thi
Is plain Common sense. 1t is truer and worth
more that all the dictates Of passion.-Balii
more Clipper.
Year: 1861

A SoLDIER's PRIvILEGE--An Anecdote Of
Gen. JacksOn 1t is we'll known that "Old
Hickory" was equally popular in the army and
among the people at large. No man ever
lived in this country about whcm so many
characteristic anecdotes have been related by
those who were among his personal friends
The following is not bad:


Several years ago an officer, who was one OF
the most distinguished of his grade in the SER
vice of the United States, on his way home
from a dinner party on a certain occasion, was
attacked so violently with vertigo that he be-
came impressed with the idea that the ground
was rising up against him, and that the fire.
plugs were after him with hot haste. Under
these circumstances, he determined to conceal
himself in friendly gutter, and wait until the
enemies had disappeared. In this condition
he was found, and, OF course, one of the numer-
Ons troop of Office e-hunters was soon ready IL
communicate TO Jackson, theu President, the
fact that the gallant defender of Fort -
had been found drunk ia the street. The OLE
man stood for q moment. rejecting, then, turn
| Ing To his ipforma ut, said" Very bad conduc
in the Colonel. But by the Eternal he hai
done fighting enough never to draw anothe
sober breath in his life." Ever afterwards i
was the recognized right Of the Colonel to 90
drunk as often as he pleased, provided he KEEP
himself out Of sight.
Year: 1861

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE CAMPAIGN.


TO OUR YOUNG SOLDIERS.


l. Remember that in a campaign more men
die from sickness than by the bullet.


2 Line your blanket with one thickness of
brown drilling. This adds but four ounces in
weight and doubles the warmth.


3. Buy small India rubber blanket, (only
$500 to Icy on the ground or to throw over
your shoulders when on guard duty during a
rain storm. Most of the Eastern troops are
provided with these. Straw to lie upon is not
always to be had.


4. The best military hat in use is the light
colored soft felt, the crown being sufficiently
high 20 allow space for air over the brain. You
ca fasten it up as Continental in fair wealth.
er, or turn it down when il is wet or very sunny.
D. Let your beard grow, so as to protect the
throat and lungs.


| 6. Keep your entire person clean; this pre-
vents feVers and bowel complaints in warm
climates. Wash your body each day if posi-.
BILE. Avoid strong coffee and oily meat Gen.
Scott said that the too free use Of these TO-
gether with neglect in keeping the skin clean
cost many a soldier his life IN Mexico.


7. A sudden check of perspralion by chilly
or night air often causes fever and DEATH
When thus exposed do not forget your blanket.
| AN OLD SOLDIER.


AS the heat of Southern sun is one of the
haTdships our men will have to encounter, per-
nit an old soldier to state in what manner the
French army in Algiers guard themselves du-
rag a march, or when standing sentry in the
day time. Take yard of thin white flannel
fold it together once and sew up one end
ribbon may be inserted, to draw and tie il
around the neck. This, thrown over the cal
or shake, and falling behind, completely shield
the head and shoulders from the rays of thu
sun. WoolIen is preferable to linen or cotton
is equally light, costs less than the former, ant
is easier washed and kept clean.
Year: 1861

An old rag picker died in Paris in a state of
abject poverty. His only relation was niece
whe lived as a servant with a green grocer.
The girl always assisted her uncle as far as her
means would permit. When she learned of
death, which took place suddenly, she was on
the point OF marriage TO a lourneyman baker,
to whom she had been long attached. The
nuptial day was fixed, but Suzette had not yet
bought her wedding clothes She hsstened to
tell her lover that the wedding must be defer.
red, she wanted The price of her wedding fnery
to lay her uncle deeentIy in the grave. Her
mistress ridiculed the idea. and exhorted her
to leave the old man 10 be buried by charity.
Suzette refused. The consequence was
quarrel In which the young woman lost her
place and her lover, who sided with her mis-
tress. She hastened to the miserable garret
where her uncle had expired, and by sacrifice
not only of the money for her wedding attire,
but nearly all the rest of her wardrobe, she had
the old man decently inferred. Ter pious task
fulfilled, she sat alone in her uncle's room,
weeping bitterly, when the master of her faith.
less lover, good looking young fellow, enter.
ed.


$50 my Suzette, find you have lost your
place" said he, : | am come TO offer you one
fer lite. Will you marry me :"


III sir" said she, you are Joking
Me, faith" said he, 81 want a wife, and |
am sure can't fine better"


:" But every body would laugh at you for
marrying poor girl like me-" said Suzetts


"Oh' II that is your only objection" said the
young man, 1--WE will soon get over it; come
along, my mother is preparing TO receive you"
Suzette hesitated no longer, but she WISHED
to take with her a memorial of her deceased
uncle-lt was cat he had had for macy years
The old man was so fond of the anima l. that
he determined that even death should not sep
arate them, for he had her stuffed aud pla ced or
the tester of the bed. AS Suzette took dowr
puss she uttered an exclamation Of surprise a
finding it so heavy. The lover FASTENED TO oper
the animal, when out fell a shower of gold
There were a thousand louis concealed in The
body of the cat, and this sum, which the mise
had starved himself to amass. became the re
ward of the worthy girl and her dIsinteresle,
lover.
Year: 1861

1t was an evil they knew not well how to
deal with, but the general opinion of the
men of that day, was that some how or
other in the order of Providence the institu-
tion would be evenescent and pass away.
This idea, though not incorporated in the
Constitution, was the prevailing idea at the
time The Constitution, it is true, secured
every essential guaranty to the institution
while it should last, and hence no argument
can be justly used against the constitutional
guarantees thus secured because of the com
mon sentiment of the day. Those ideas, how
ever, were fundamentally wrong They
rested upon the assumption of the equality
of races This was an error. 1t was sandy
foundation, and the idea of Government
belt upon it when the "storm CRIME and the
wind blew, it feH"


Our new government is founded upon ex-
actly the opposite idea; its foundations are
laid, its corner stone rests upon the great
truth the the negro is not equal to the white
man-that slavery, suhordination to the SUI
perior race, is his natural and moral condition.
[Applause


This, our new government. is the fret in
the history of the world based upon this great
physical, philosophical and moral truth.
This truth has been slow in its process of its
development, like all other truths in the va
rious departments of science. 1t has been so
even amongst us. Many who hear me per-
haps, can recollect well that this t; nth was
not generally admitted even within their
day. The errors of the past generation still
clung to many as late as twenty years ago.
Those at the North, who still cling to these
errors with zeal above knowledge, we
Justly depominate fanatics
Year: 1861




Is MARYLAND to be forsaken Are the thou
sands of her citizens who have clung from the
first to the cause of the South, and who have
risked and lost their all in that good cause, TO


be left to the mercy of the blood thirsty ty-
rant, Lincoln


Many of MaryIand's sons have left their
homes and calling to Join the army of onr new
republic, and to battle with their foes and
right manfully do they fight
For the 81 Ike of justice and humanity let our
Government put forward the hand of prOtec-
ton. Maryland will fly to the South for pro
lection with the same confidence and alacrity
as child does to its parent, If we only give
her eHcOuragemPnt.


speak feeiingly for l am one of her sons;
and the son ,-too, OF one OF her suostantiai
citizens and raier., who is now incarcerated
III Fort McHenry for having the mapliness
and courage to ayow his Southern principles.
In Baltimore alone, on the 2lst of April,
when we thought the Hessians were commit &
through the city, at least $500 men formed IN
one body spontaneously to defend our city -


Then Mary land had not felt the grasp of the
tyrant, but now she is forced To submit to in
suit, oppression and want. Such wrongs to
a man, as man, would give him the courage
OF despair; and no matter how great the odds,
he would fight and resent them to the death
Is there not greater reason why a noble and
patriotic State should refuse longer to submit
TO such oppression? l answer that Mary
land feels all this; but she knows, too, that
with 10000 armed men on her soil, she is
alone not strong enough. She ashs assist


ance. Will she get it?


Our enemies have invaded her soil. Can
we not do the same2 l. she not Southern IN
all her feelings and characteristics Then
she belongs 10 the South, and the South must
take her.


When Maryland joins the Southern Con-
federaey she will he the banner State, and
will contribute more money and men than
any other. Her courage and patriotism
have been tried and her soldiers have ever
been found on the side of victory.
1 call upon our Government and upon her
own sons 10 assist her and that, too, speedily
If we lie by supineiy, she Will have as little
filth i'll us as she now has i'll Lincoln $ mon
archy.


Over a million of freemen are crying to- our
Government for succor, promising in return
not less than fifty thousand soldiers to defend
the rights of the South. Shall their cry be
unheard or, if heard unheeded?
My feelings are too excited to care about
| style, and my only purpose in writing these
| few hurried remarks, is to call the attent ntion
| of the public and of Maryland's sons to the
| wrongs she is enduring, and TO ask them If
| they will suffer her to be SO oppressed?
Yours, &c, REF UGEE.
Year: 1861

z o A R d l N G


BOARD, and an exceedingly fine unfunished
ROOM on the first floor; also, fine furnished
ROOM, suitable for family, can be found by ap-
plying the south side of Grace street just above
sth street. Sc iy-3t*
Year: 1861

In these days when diseases of the threat
are so universally prevalent and SO many
cases fatal, we feel it our duty to say a
word in behalf of simple, and what has
been to us most effective preventive, if
not positive cure of sore throat. During
the whole of life of more than forty years
we have been subject to sore throat, and
more particularly to dry hacking cough,
which was net only distressing to ourselves
but to our friends and to those with whom
We were brought into business contaek.


Last fall we were induced to try what
virtue there is in common salt. We COM
menced by using it three times a day.
morning, noon, and night. We dissolved
large table spoonful OF pure table salt in
aboat saif tumbler full of cold water -
With this ne gargled the throat most thor
oughly just before meal time. The result
has been that during the entire winter we
were not only free from the usual coughs
and colds, to which SO far as our memory
extends we have always been subject, but
the hacking cough has entirely disappear
ed. We attribute these satisfactory re-
suits solely to the use of salt gargle, and
do most cordially recommend trial of it
TO those of our readers who are subject to
diseases of the throat Farmer and Guar
dian