The weekly union record., 1864-02-13

Armory Hall, IN the evening Dancing will
commence precisely al . o'clock
By order Of the Committee Of Arrangements
CorNrY HosrIrAL.-We paid short visit
to this institution. on Wednesday last, and
feel altogether warranted in saying that it is
in most excellent and cre1itablc condition.
under the superintendent of The present Coun-
ty Physician, DR.. Van Alstyue Mott. We
were kindly and politely shown through the
different apartments of the building. each
room occupied or unoccupied exhibiting in ev-
cry respect neatness and cleanliness through
out, aud the inmates enjoying themselves as
though they were being properly and comforta-
by cared for. The addition OF several new
stoves, changing and ref.tiug rooms-which
was so greatly needed the past few years-has
admirably supplied the wants and added 10
the general comforts of the weak aud feeble
inmates. The steward, Mr. Evans, appears
faithful in the discharge of his duties, kind
and attentive to the wants of all. In connec-
tion with this Institution is fine bath house.
always III readiness and fully supplied with the
necessary requirements, for the benefit of all
patients requiring such treatment also, tas
" and elegant garden is being cultivated. un
der the direction of the County Physician for
the benefit OF the inmates which, at the same
time, atfording most healthy and pleasant
employment, in fact, actually necessary in
many cases, to restore health and strength to
the patient. One deficiency exists. however,
in this institution, aud that is the lack Of use
ful and interesting reading matter to claim the
attention aud busy the mind of those passing
out their many long and dreary hours. BY
the donation Of books, old magazines, journals,
aud other appropriate and miscellaneous mat
ter, this deficiency would be easily remeded,
and with litlle or no cost, as the parties ma
king donations could make such selections from
their libraries as they might wish to dispose
Of. Those friendly TO the welfare and bappl.
ness Of The occupants Of this institution would
do well to remember these small favors. rs we
are satisfied they will be thankfully received
llIsroRY OF THE Civil WAR IN AMERICA.
+. Pearson, Esq, is the agent for this valuable
work for Butte, Pumas and 'I'ehama counties.
and is at present amongst US soliciting sub
scripiious. In two or three weeks The first
volume will be on hand for distribution, which
contains over five hundred pages This histo-
ry Of the civil war in America is written by
J. S. c. Abbott, author of the Life of Napo-
leon, History of the French Revolution, Mon
arches Of Continental Europe. etc |, Gem
pri>cs full and impartial account of the orr
GIN and progress ot the rebellion, of The naval
performed by armies and individuals. and Of
touching scenes in the field and camp. the hes
pial and the cabin. The work is also beau
ufully Illustrated with maps. diagrams and
numerous steel engravinss of battle scenes, etc,
and the portraits of distinguished men. The
cost of this work is five dollars and fifty cents
per volume Now is the time TO subscribe for
this history. which should be in the hands Of
every one able TO purchase.
CHINESE NEw YEAR.-The inhabitants of
the Celestial regions adjacent 10 this place
have enjoyed week of New Year 5 festivities,
and, although little behindhand in this as in
other respects, they have made up for this de
fciency by the duration and extent of their
Publications, The noise of their fire crackers
and music, and the smell of burnt powder Of a
poor quality, and burning candles and joss
sticks" still linger in the atmosphere. The
Chinese calculation of time. We are told. com
mences with the date Of the accession 10 the
throne OF the reigning Emperor Of China, and
the celebration Is kept up any length Of time
agreeable 10 the pleasure or purse Of John,
not to exceed ten days FeaSiiug upon their
rareSt delicacies, such as roast pig birds nests.
fish fiaS, rats in all STYLES, and the like, Is. We
believe. part Of The programme Before eel
ebraiing, they make cleaning up OF their
premises aud settling up OF accouniS-both
excellent customs.
ALMOND trees are in full bloom in this place
and throughout the Valley, \ precocious
peach tree is already in blossom near Sacra-
mento, says the Bee, and an apple tree is 10
bloom in Red Bluff, says the Independent.
GRAIN FOR ENGLaNr.-We notice at the wharrcs
of san Francisco several vessels loa tpr with rain
for England, and We were informed that Hell>ion
Hasting & Go. the great California Clpthiers send
many custom eIerS, not only to England but to all
parts Of the world " here old Caliornians reside