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The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

The most important objection urged against
Lincoln is that personally be lacks fxedness Of
purpose, and that bis Cabinet and Adminstra-
tion have wanted unity OF counsel. ! think
shall offend no candid opponent Il certainly am
20 partisan myself }, if remind you that pre-
cisely the same charge, en the same grounds,
might De brought against General W ashington
aud bis Administration. Under circumstances
vastly less embarrassing, be placed in his Cab
iaef. aud kept there as long as they could be
Induced to stay, the two political leaders JEFF
erson and Hamilton). not merely of different
wings Of the same political connection, bot the
heads of two radically opposite parties Mon
roe, though elected himself By so almost unaDi-
nous vote, allowed his Cabinet 10 contain three
rival candidates for the succession. who differed
radically on almost every public question. 1t
rarely happens in popular government that any
other course is practicable in difficult times.
10 England, where the theory and practice Of
Parliamentary Government have been maturing
for ages. there has seldom been 0 Cabinet IN
which the same dissidence has not existed. Il
does at the present time in the Cabinet OF Lord
PalmeFstou. At any rate, our friends OF the
party opposed to Lincoln, ST the late election.
must exercise some charity toward him in this
respect Il was made up of two wings enter
tanning dramatically opposite views OF The
policy which ought to be pursued in the present
ffcult crisis OF affairs. and no little straegica
skill was required to produce even show Of
unity sufficient for the purpose Of the election.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

ABOUT HoGs.-Ar. Early, a resident Of Rocky
Honcat Greek, complains to this Office In relation
70 the conduct OF certain individuals living in the
neighborhood Of Bangor, and other places in the
foot hills. He saws some men make living BY
killing other peoples hogs il the woods and pack
ing them OF and selling TO Cinnamon for whatever
price they can get. The ear marks have also been
changed 10 correspond 10 the mark OF these PoTk
spectators. \ NJ. Highland has lost sixteen head
within the past two weeks by these Pork-gori'laS-
He says movements Is being made among the set
tiers Of that section for the protection Of their pro
perty, and 70 secure the arrest and punishment Of
the guilty parties.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24
AGENTS:

DISTRICT CoCET-December Term, ls64-Court
met pursuant to adjournment. ". T. Sexton. Judge
In the matter Of Joel Montague V. G CaIlnaa,
ct al. cause dismissed. II Burt, Executor v.
Wilson, ct al demurrer sustained cause dismissed,
plaintiffs except. Ferguson Is. MeKenna, denuf-
rer confessed defendant 10 have three days 10 a1-
swer under the rule. Conner y. Conner, ST. John
jackson appointed referee to take testimony and
report. Court adjourned till Thursday. December
22d. Clymer vs.. Burt. Demurrer overruled, defen-
dants except to the rulings Of the court. IocheF
vs.. Miller, costs retaxed by striking out all costs
taxed on the first attachment. Ferguson vs. Ne
kenna, set for trial Wednesday, January '55: ju-
ry demanded by defendant. Court orders that q
venire issue for eighteen trial jurors returnable On
Wednesday, January 4th, IS at ten O'Clock, ! ".
Court adjourned till Tuesday, January 81 l>65s at
ten clock 4 ".
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

MERRY CHRIsTNAs.--To all Merry Christmas" :"
For eighteen ceaturies past once year
have all good natured Christians happily greeted
each other with the familiar joyful merry Christ
mas" and what more can we add or say We may
wish 20 the aged aud iuigm Ihealth and prosperity,
and that they may feast over rich and well filed
tables. May our unmarried friends and bachelors
have a speedy and joyful voyage to the Honey
Moon, and may the bans Of matrimony be sp eecily
strengthened with numerous responsibilities, 10
share around the future festive boards hang up little
stockings, etc The Younsters, may they be visited
with a bountiful supply of the good things OF the
old Provisioner, Santa Claus. Let all, Ike good
Christians, enjoy merry Christmas, remembering
that temperance IN all things is sure guaranty to
true enjoyment. But hayiag no dead thing on q
Christmas pie-we conclude by quoting popular
stanzas among the young folks
Il wish you merry Christmas
And happy New Year,
y pocket full o doushnuts,
And a belly fall OF beer
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

NEVADA SgsAroRs.-In joint convention Of
the Nevada Legislature at Carson City, ex-
Governor James W. Nye and Wm. N. Stewart
were elected United States Senators Worth
ingtou will represent the State in the lower
House of Congress.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

4 CURIosTTY II NEvADA.-A large stalag-
mite was lately taken from the cave discovered
near Fort Ruby. Its now at Aus,in-is four
feet long and weighs nearly fifty pounds. The
caye Is snid 70 be full Of rare cnriosities.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

STATE MosEY.-At the close of business,
Saturday night, there was S674,004 81 in the
State Treasury, the General Fund containing
SI2S077 %, much more than necessary TO
meet the demands against it.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

\ CORRESPONDENT from Illinois says that
ell the different crops have been enormous,
and in consequence business of all kinds is ex-
ceediugly brisk. Corn sells from the Geld at
fifty cents per busheI."
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

EcoNOxY : NEALTa-Th0se Of our readers who
require Light motive power OF the prosecution Of
their business. will 20 well read the advertise
ment under the above heading to be found else
where in our eoIamns. Hunts Patent Self-Regula-
ting Horse Powers, have been used extensively in
this State during the past two years, and have be-
come famous for the evenness with which they run.
They viii answer every purpose Of Steam Engine
and are well adapted for use in Quartz Mills and
Tor running machinery for turning Wood, Brass. or
Iron. Also for scroll saving. or for saving wood
Farmers viii also find them exceedingly conven-
tent for various purposes The first cost Of the
machines Is very light, and they DO not get ont Of
repair. They VIII be found TO be the most econo-
mieal as well as the most convenient motive pow
ers for light work that has yet been invented.
MIsrAxE.-Some unknown one with malice
something else aforethogg,t entered. and laid upon
the case = in the i" box, miniature baby.
with, apparently, as much confidence and familiar
y as If another party was directly interested IN
such concerns. To one unaccustomed 10 handling
aforesaid common articles" even in caycature,
sends thrill of squally music through his soul as
well as bushes to the cheek. The specimen
could be greatly improved upon; but then-tbe
fact of il being well developed -doughface, was
evidently lef, in the wrong door, o. intended for
the EN-CAief
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

CONC HoME.-When the rebel General
Hood marched into Tennessee, Davis is said to
have ordered him to 'go to Nashville or He'll"
1t is presumed from recent events that he is on
the straight road to the latter place.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

Is TINE.-The editor Of the Folsom Telegraph.
without the fear Of politicians before his eyes
"rubs' them up in the fol owing sly ie--This is l
splendid season for mushrooms and - il is for can
cidates for the various Offices in this county to be
elected next Fall; we have heard at least OF q dozen
candidates for each office. If this is not taking
time 10y the ioreock' We don't know what-it is.
Go slow, gentlemen, some of You nay wear oat,
get your wires cut run OF the track your states
may get broken. Keep cool, the people may have
a word to say well As the politicians it is long
time until the next election. Candidly speaking.
however, we think the mushroom crop viii be large
in this county. OF course, the above VIII not be
considered 'insiuuatioa" against any of the
well wizhers Of Butte who are 50 willing to serve
only her best interests. We don't expect over five
aspirants to each posi>h, while the Telegraph
boasts of twelve.
Masonic ELECTION IN FoRBEsrowN.-At a sta
ted meeting Of Forbestown Lodge. No. 80, F. and
4. NJ, held al Masonic Hail. Forbestown Decem-
ber L. lsGi. the following officers were elected for
the ensuing year-N D. Plum, reelected v. NJ;
J. I. johnson, reelected 5. W; F. 5. Williams J..
W; \. Lewis, reelected Treasurer: H. :. Maddox,
Secretary; WI Chappen, $. D.: P sullivan, J.
D.; f. Bick, Tyler; W, B. Buckelew, Marshall; J.
Harris and II. Stafford, Stewards.
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

ThERE are no funds in the Nevada Treasury
10 start the wheels Of State. Bad for the
wheels"
The weekly union record., 1864-12-24

BIG SENsArIoN.-A woman weighing 600
pounds aud wearing bloomer hat is the la
test sensation in New York.