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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
SAN FRANCISCO DISPATCH.

San Francisco, FEB. lie
HEAVY Wind-Collision of the Gold
en- Age and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
From Mexico.
There was a strong northwest wind last night
and to-day.
The Golden Age and Constitution collided in
the hlrbOr AMI it is feared, with serious diInage
The second charge of forgery against shotweil
was dismissed.
Dates from Mexico are to the 25th. Gen. Gar
scaylca aud the Mexican soldiers captured at san
Juan, DrlaSkas and Canpeachy, were taken by u
French corvette to Nageilen French papers re.
port that Juarcz had abdicated to be succeeded
by Ortcga The report was thought premature.
Forenoon Stock Sales To-day.
Twelve shares Gould & Curry sold at 81 eOO
per foot: lie shares Ophir at Sl,JIO; feet Po-
tosi Ut $1,000; foot savage, ut S:}lOA; ~ feet
North American, Ut Sis a ll6; - feet Sierra Ne
v:ula ut $50; 81 feet Danny, at $50 $50; 5tect
Baltic M SI7U; } feet Burning Moscow. at S9O
lis feet Real del Monte at STOG73; 40 feet Bui.
lion ut Sis; p feet North PUtoSi, ut Si5G5Oi l6i
fee, Lady Bryan. at Sj2 G5G; 10 feet Baltimore
American. at Si3; - feet Wide West, al S3O ;
30 feet Chas. Caney, AT - %; 30 feet knickcr-
booker, at $50; - feet Meloncs, at so; 10 feet
Lafayette, Sl4; c. feet Caledonia Tunnel, III sly.
Afternoon Stock Sales.
The afternoon sales were: l7g feet North
American, u, Sl3Gd!i5; feet Uncle Sam, nj
$500: 50 feet Reat kel Monte, at SS7aSO; l2i
feet Lady Bryan, at SD 81; feet Bauzctt &
Golden Era. AZ S36; ~ feet Baltic, nj Sl7O; feet
North Potosi, at so; 10 fees Baltimore American
ut SIS; 10 feet silver HILL at sic; ~ feet Victor
Hu.u at SIS
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

GRANTS ARMY IN NORTH CAROLINA
Grants cavalry has penetrated Western
North Carolina and the adjacent counties Of
Georgia, and, according to rebel accounts,
has been raiding to some purpose in those
REGIONS
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

ARRIVAL OF THE Moses TAYLoR.-This
steamship arrived at San Francisco on We'd
nesday, from Panama, bringing 10000
pounds of blasting powder, which was dis
charged on the wharf, contrary to law. W.
Mclaughlin, passenger, died at sea of con-
sumption. She spoke the French corvette
CordeIia, % guns, bloekading Manzanillo.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

suIcIDEs-In Marysvillc on Monday night,
February 9Th. a man named James, NJ Wigus,
committed suicide by cutting his throat with u
razor In Stockton, February 9th, Hugh Mcguire
died from the effect ofpotson administered by his
own hands
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

SAD ACADEMIA little son of Archibald
Moon residing about fifteen miles from Red
Bluff fell lately into cauldron of boiling water,
which had been used for scalding hogs, from the
effects Of which he died in about twelve hours.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

SnERMAS's ADyAScE.-A rebel dispatch
from Clinton (AIiss.l, ten miles west Of
Jackson, announces fight with Sherman's
advance, which lasted all day and ended with
he rebels being driven back two miles.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

FRUIT BUDDING.-The Grass Valley National
says: Almond, peach and other early fruit-bear
lug trees hereabout are swelling their buds, ind
should this remarkably pleasant weather con-
tInue few days longer, the early fruits will be
10,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

BILL DAVIS. the prize fighter has offered chal.
lenge to any man on the Pacific coast, from two
to five thousand dollars, the challenge to stand
for period Of three months only.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
EOId IIII Fob. I'm, IEUf irnI2 II
AnIa.. l...as..z. lls..S...x 6a..,.,.,..-:

San FraucisCo, February S!h. ls64-Notirr is
hereby given, that at meeting of the Board Of
Trustees Of the above company, held the 9th inst,
an assessment Of fifteen dollars per share was c.
We'd upon the capital stock Of this company, pay
able Immediately in gold coin of the United ta:cs,
TT the Office Of the company. BY order of the
Trustees EDW ARD 4. BREED,
Loft
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
Cr9sns G. and 9. Mining Company

CrRsus &. md 9. Mining Company.
Notice IL hereby given, that in pursuance of the
laws of Nevada Territory aud the by laws of the
company, an assessment Of ten dollars per share
on the capital stock of the company, was this day
levied and is PAYABLE Immediately, in U. S. gold
coin, TO the secretary, at his Office, at Horns
store, In Gold Hill. J. PFOGTZ,
febl2 I'm Secretary.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

UNCLE FREDDY DIscHARGED.-Thec charge of
larceny brought against Frederick COombs in
San Francisco by one Rappepoft and wife, has
been dismissed by the Court, there being no evil
deuee to gustain IT,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
MISCELLANEOUS ADvERTs.

To Delinquent Tax Payers.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY AUDITOR,
" storey county, N. T., February 3, ls64-No.
tice Is hereby given that have this day received
and delivered to the District Attorney, Dighton
Corson, ESQ.,, the delinquent tax list Of Storey
county, N. L.
And notice Is hersby further given, that unless
the delinquent taxes therein specified are paid to
the publication of this notice, action will be CON-
menccd by said Attorney for the collection of
said taxes and Gusts. .
(~~-N) Witness my hand and official seal, the
l. s. dry and year first above written.
tSS1 N. W. W1NTON,
fe4 I'd County Auditor.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

panv.-Notice is hereby given that in accordance
with tho laws of Nevada Territory and the by
laws of the above named company, there will be
sold at pnblic auction on FRIDAY, the 18th day
of February, 1864 at the Office of the company,
between the hours of one and four o'clock r. NJ,
so inanv shares of the capital stock of the COM
pany standing in the names Of the following per-
sons as will pay the amount due for assessments
torctbcr with the costs of sale and advertising:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
Chcrokcc al. nnd .. M. Comnnnr

CkcrOItee G. md =. NJ. COmpnny.--
Notice Is hereby given, that so many shares Of
the capital stock Of this company, standing in the
names of the following persons, as will pay the
assessments due thereon. together with the cost
of sale and advertising, will be sold at public auc
tion. to the highest bidder according to the laws
of Nevada Territory and the bylaws of the CON-
pany, on MONDAY, March 18th, 1864, at 9 o'clk
P. NJ, ut the Office of the company, in Gold Hill,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

NoRrHERx RAILROAD CELEBRATIoS.--we ac-
knowledge the receipt Of an invitation to attend
the celebration of the opening Of this road, which
takes place at oroville, on Monday, February
18th
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

frbia I'm H D. CONGDoN, sec'y.
Gem G.. g. 9. Mining COmpany.-No-
tce is hereby given, that in accordance with the
laws of Nevada Territory and.the bylaws Of the
Company, there will be sold Mt public auction, in
front of the company's Office, Sapphire MILL Gold
HILL on SATURDAY, March the l2!h 1864. ut
o'clock P. NJ, so many shares of the capital stock,
standing In the names of the following persons, rs
will suffice to pay the amount due for assessments
and EXPENSES of advertising and sale /:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
NEW TO-DAY.

NHpoleoa Consolidated Mining Co.
Notice-At gmeeting of the Board Of Trustees of
the above named company, an assessment of fifty
cents per share was levied, payable Immediately
to the Treasurer, at his office In Gold Hill. BY
order of the Board of Trusteea
T.. E. A. C0URSoLLES, Secretary.
Gold Hill Feb 9th, 1864 tebGS I'm
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

ny VIRTUE OF THE ABOVE NOTICE, l
ID hereby notify the public that Paxton e.
Thornburgh members of the above Association,
having obtained Judgment against tho "PHGNIX
MILL CoMPANY-A. Bouton and Charles Uznay,
the individual MISUNDERSTOOD the sum OF forty
four hundred and sixty-six dollHrs; that amount
was paid said banking firm in LEGAL TENDER
NoTEs. at par, by n. p. Sheldon successor in In.
terest to said Phoenix Mil Company, the contract
calling for us. gold coin.
N A. H. BALL, Secretary.
Virginia, Feb. 9, '64. fc3 lin
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

PREPARATIONS are making. at Lake Tahoe TO
put up iss for The Msshos RsTtsts =,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Alta MEETING OF THE UNDERSIGNED
IL members of the ''Bnnkcrs' Associn.
ton, - held November Both, 1863, the following
was, adopted and ordered published:
st will be the duty Of the Secretary to notify
each Banking firm, soon as reported, the names
of parties who may make payments of Legal
Tender Notes at par, for debts due our several
firms, and such parties shall be published, and
thereafter refused credit or account Mt any Bank
ing House of the Association"
u. F. HASTINGS & Co., -s-,,
Z. RCHLIEG g. Co.,
MAYNARD & FLOOD,
STaTELER & ARLINGTON,
ALMARIN b. PAUL e. Co.,
PAXTON & THuRSBUHGH,
WELLS, FARGO & Co.,
a. II. Latham, Agent, Virginia),
ARNOLD & BLAUyELT,
WELLS, FARGO & Co.,
P. ID. Hcadly, Agent, Gold HID.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

ADVERTISED"
Alfred, Porley airing, VIM
Bacon Isaac F Blake, SylvesterBass, John
Barnes, NV Baker, John w Booth, A6ram
Bouret, Louis Brophy, Thos Breicht, Bern'rd
Bridges, SylvestrlSrown, Walter
Caldwell, &c Culver 1hos ID Carlton, Mrs NJ +
Gawley, John Cehill, John Coreoran' john
Cone, II Coly, John Coughlan Eliza
Colhe, Mr. Collins Miles
Drrsey, Jno w Duprey, ID NJ DellenDurg,L
DAILY, Frank
EDDY, II Eisele, John E Evans, Benz
Edwards, w T
Farley, N Poland, HI Fox, Jacob
Frego, Antoine Fuller, Mort Frizell, Lloyd
suertiu, T Gleason, John 2 Gervais, JOS
Gerry, WP3 Gallagher, b Gadien, W G.
Goodman, w Grow. G. w
Hulen John Heniuger John Hennegan, John
Holmes Nadine Holland, Jas Hothersall,
Inch, James
Jesyen, jill Jeffrey. jas jacobson, H G
Jackson. r or a Jordan, Smith
heeler, Madison
Lelnery, NV Levi &wrenchrIlewellyn, w T
Lyons, w G. Larkins, VIM
Means. Geo Mertz, Geo Munsoon, Peter
Mason, n A II Morgan, w l. Marvin, G w
Maynard, CT Moor, Gil Moor, Chas
Monroe, David Mckenzie, G. Mccartney, B
McGinness Jno Mcconnell, E McMurchicd, ID
Nygren. John
O'Neale, VT 0'Connell, VIZ O'Brien, Jos
Pump, J Patterson, VIM Palmer Annie
Peters, John Pellier, Mike
Russell, David Ridgeway, G w Roberts, II
Smith. + X Smith, GIL Staples, A
Steinkanmp, F Shields, Jns Snyder, f. "
Splane, Philip Speaks, VIM Slocomo, VIM
Scott, JOS Sites, l. speer, w
Scale, Robert Supt Lucy Ella G g. NJ Co
Toustellos, J B
Vally, Terrence Van Gelson,
Wright, 1T Wells, VIM Welbeck, S NJ
Wright. q A Wright, Mrs N Wakeman, w
woodson, s B Whitman, To
Foreign List.
Narcisse Dion Jospeph Fabien Martin Blabtren
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

No APosTATE-The Fan Francisco Democratic
Press sometime since came out strongly on Judge
james II. Hardyt of Virginia, for supposed aPos-
tacyTo Democracy. Hardy, in letter to Be-
rah Brown, editor of the Press, denies the allc.
gation of being renegade Democrat; proclaims
himselfa Democrat of the Vallandighum school,
and says: Al was not II supporter of the late
dCfunct Constitution unless large-sized 'Cou-
stitution, No made me such" The Press &C.
knowlcdgcs the unintentonal injustice done
Judge Hardy, and reminds Jim that the mistake
had its origin in his being found, like the canine,
Tray, in bud company.-GraSs Valley NattoAaI
THE Petaluma Journal has quantity Of tho
seed of a wild currant indigenous to the Boise
country which It offers TO distribute gratutously
to any person wishing to experiment with its cu!.
tivation.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

Cnutfon..-.-The public arc hereby
reutioned against purchasing or Otherwise nego.
tiating for the following Certificates Of Stock In
the Golden Eagle Gold and Silver Mining Compa-
nv No. I, as part ofthe same were sold at public
auction, to the highest bidder, Mt the Office Of the
company, in Gold Hill, on the 18th day of Februa-
~, 1864, for delinquent assessments, and will not
be transferred by the Secretary:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
B. F. HASTINGS & CO,
BANKERS,

@ Street, two doors North Of Taylor,
VIRGINIA, n. T.
nRAW ON SIGHT or on time, in
~ ums to suit, on
GEORGE PEABODY, London;
THE BANK OF THE STATE OF
FARMERS'& MECHANICS BANK
Philadelphia;
JOHN SINE & co. San Francisco;
d. F. HASTINGS, Sacramento.
" Bullion purchased, and advances
made on same.
Collections made on reasonable terms,
and proceeds RENTED promptly.
Deposits, special or otherwise, received,
and all other business connected with Bank
ing punctually attended to. ol2
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
Late from Texas.

NEW YORK. February llth.-A letter from
Texas says that the Mexicans are recognizing
their armies for offensive operations in the spring
Late and Important from Europe.
SANDY Hook, Feb 1.-The steamer China has
arrived, bringing dates from Liverpool to Janua.
ry Both. aud from Queenstown to January 3lst. 1t
is said the British Government has sent threaten
ing notes to Vienna and Berlin, and that France
is in union with England.
The Danish Minister had left Vienna Marshal
Wrangcl, of Prussia, had denounced the cvacua
tian of SchlcSwiG.
The Obserrer says the British cabinet is still
hopeful Of preserving the pence of Europe.
The Prussian Premier has decided III favor Of
accepting the Danish proposal for susPcndinS the
advance OF Austrian and Prussiar troops. The
King of Prussia Is opposed to such concession.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12

A Meeting of the Shareholders OF
the Anna Gold and silver Mining Company will
be held on WEDNESDAY, March oh, 1864, at 8
O'Clock r. W., ut their Office Harris Sample Room.
(od postofice) for the purpose Of ciccing officers
for the ensuing term. by order of the Board OF
Trustees J.. 4. uAUCk,
Srr'y 4. q. g. :. II. Co.
Gold Hell Fob 10Th 1854 E.DI1 I'd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
From Arkansas.

FORT SMITH, Ark, February llth.-Fears are
entertained for the safety of the Indian brigade I;
at last accounts it was fighting largely superior
rebel force.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Gold Hill Post Office,
February 18th, 1854.

Persons calling for these Letters will please say
ADVERTISED"
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
Kansas U. s. Senator.

LEAvENwoRTH, February llth-The election
Of L. s. Senator, by the present Kansas Legisla
turC, is denounced by the Union League as
fam
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-02-12
Later Dispatches.
SPECIAL To- THE GOLD HILL NEWS
Sacramento. Feb. II.

Sacramento, Feb. II.
Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law.
WASHINGTON, February ll.-Senate Special
Committee on slavery has agreed TO introduce
Bill to repeal the fugitive slave law.
A National Bankrupt Law.
The House Special Committee on the Bankrupt
Law has adopted bill empowering Judges Of
District Courts to appoint Registers on Bank
ruptcy, with full power where there is no opposi-
ton.
Fire at the White House.
The Presidents stable was burned last night.
Congressional.
To-day the Senate defeated the bill amendatory
OF the Act to provide Circuit Courts for California
and Oregon.
The Committee of Ways and Means this morn.
ing agreed to the Senate amendments to the whis-
Ky BILL among Others striking off I'LL tax on wills,
ky.
Legislature of Eastern Virginia.
The Legislature of Eastern Virginia has adj
iourncd siae die. 1t elected no Senator TO fill the
vacancy occurred by the death of Bowdcn.
Consumption in the South.
NEW YORK, February lion the 3Oth of
January in the rebel House of Representatives,
an important debate occurred on the question of
conscripton in which II was stated that the rebel
armies numbered 100000 whom the country was
unable to feed 4; that if ii be SO, the best plan
was TO make terms with Lincoln that Virginia
could not stand another draft; that the weak
point Of the Fcderuls was their finance, and the
policy of the South to protract the war. The bill
which amends the Conscript Law so as to exempt
farmers and planters on condition that they give
an additional tenth Of their supplies for the Use
of the army, was paSscd-ayes Al, noes 81.
bill passed to impress free negroes and employ
slaves
A Proposition for Peace from the
Rebels.
In secret session, February 9th, the House of
Representatives had under consideration rcsOlu-
ton inviting the United States to q conference
to consider plans for reconciliation, the forIna
ton Of new Government and treaties.
Rebel Items.
LongStrect il being rapidly reinforced
The Richmond Enquirer suggests that as Con-
ftdcrate currency amounts to trash and purchas.
cS nothing, that the Commissary Department buy
thirty million ratiOus of beef and pay for the
same in cotton and tobacco.
The Montgomery (Alabama) Mail says that ru-
mors of evacuation of Richmond were gaining
credit there.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-09

THoCGHr EssENrru To Hr,Lru. II
80 would haze our bodies healthy. our
brains most Pc 8>ed. and used in orderly
so vigorous vays. that the life giving
streams % force may aow down from
them into the eNpec;ant organs. which can
minister but a. they are ministe-ed unto.
We admire the vigorous animal life Of the
Greeks. ani With Justice We recognize. and
partly seek % initiate. the various cvmna.-
Sc and other means which they employ 70
secure b.. But PROBABLY We should make q
fatal error Il &C omitted from our eaicula-
ton The hearty and generous earuestness
With which the highest subjects Of art. speeu-
ia'ion. and politics wsre pursuei BY them.
Surely. in their case the beautiful and en-
ergeiic material life was expressed in the
athletic and graceful frame. And were IL
mere extravagence 20 ak whether some
part u the lassifude and veariness of life.
% which Ne bear 90 much IN our dav.
might be due % lack 81 mental occupation
on worthy subjects. esciting and repaving
generous enthusiAHn A. vel ~ q an over
exercise on lower ones rhefhe- an engross-
ment on matters Which have not substance
enough % iustify or satisfy the mental
grasp. be not a. the root Of some part of
the maladies ~hich affect our mental con-
vaiescences Any one Who tries q. soon
hnds cot ho~ -cary ing ho- dispropor,ion-
ateiy exhsusting is an overdose q Light
literature, compared with an eqsl amount
Of time spent on real work. Of this ue
nav b. sure. thar th~ doe exercise ofbrain
of thouehf-is one ofthe q the essential
siements of human ii'e. The perfect health
Of nan b. not The same As that % an on or
h'rsc. The prcponderating osns,ity Of his
nervous parts demands corresPold-nt lifs.
rComhI Magazine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-09
VOLUME 80. NO. 4.

A BEAUrIFUL PfcIuEE. The nan -bo
stands upon bis o-n soil-~ho feels that by
the iA-s Of the land IN Which he Eves-by
the Avs q civilized natious-be !. the
righful and the exclusive owner Of the Land
~hich b. tills Is BY the oou.sitsstion Of our
nature under a ~bolesOns inAasncs. not
easily inbibed by any other souros. he
feels. other things bring equal. more
strongly than smother. the Character of a
man Who Is lord u an animate world. OF
this great and ~onderful sphere. whieh
fashioned BY the hand of Col. and upheld
By his power. - rolling through the
heavens. part ofhis-his from the center
90 the SKY. IL = the space on ~hich the
generation before HIN moved IN its round
Of duties. and BE- feels himself connected by
a visible link with those who follo~ him.
and % ~hom be- is % transmit bone. Per-
haps BIS farm has come down 70 him from
his fathers. They have gone 70 their last
hone but be can trace their lsst foot steps
over the scenes Of his daily labors. The
roof Which shelters han ~As reared BY those
20 -houhe owes his being. Some interest
ing domestic tradition j. connected with
every inclosure. The favorite fruit tree
vas planted by bis fatber's hand lie
sPorted in boyhood beside the brook which
winds through The meadows Through the
heifs lie the path 70 tie village-.chool Of
earlier days. lie still hears from his win
do~ The voice Of the Ssbbath bell Which
called his fathers 10 the house Of God near
a. hand Is the SPOT where his psreuts laid
down 10 rest. and where. when his time hss
cone. h. shah be laid BY he o~n children.
These are the feelings Of the owners Of the
soil- Words cannot paint them they 6o-
out oftbe deepest fountains Of the heart;
they arr the life springs Of a fresh. healthy.
and generous national character.
lEdWard Everett.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-09

MaRNsDrEE's CsFr0R. A Boy. Tbs
rebel General Marmaiuk- va captured by
a little boy belonging o. one Of the Kansas
Regiments IT, sf f-si rsf1scd OBJ surren-
Der fo an d" isfarar ehoa.- but Va inn
mediaie'y r7n,a.ief 90 DO 90. TIE lad
b-osght h'm t0 Gen. Curti.' Ueal-qua--
t-rs. sherc b. introduced himself. mueh
to the surprise ofan. hut especially o. tbe
boy hero Gen. Curtis asken the boy bow
long he Bal to serve before Dc term of en-
Hstment vouli transpi-e The reply va.
' eI-ht moutas.~ The General immediate
Iy wrote hlm iariough for that time. and
presentei him With tbe horse. revoivers.
1c.t and sabre. oftb- rebel GenersL
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-09

ParrFVtL ArFrCrfov. The folioving
letter sas sent By a ua1 o. his son a. Col
icre.
" write to seni ypu sJue ne- socts.
vhich your mother has saii by caainr doTn
some 81 mirc. Your nofder aends you
ten pounds sitho1t ny tnosiedge. AMI
o. far you vouiI n1f pend BE- ~,seiy I
have kcpt bach hslL ani only send 700 I've
Your uiofher sd are vel. except that
yo1r sister has got the measles / hops
you ~iH io honor to nv trachiug u vou d.
not yoa nre a donkey. ard your mother
az myself are yoar sf-ctionate psrrnts.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-09

A SrSanfF FsrurE. An oid nan. a.
sisinr De daughter one day on flo subiect
of marriage. saii. In reply to ore o. her Oh
Ieeiious. '' Ncry sell. ny dear. never mar
yapoor man . bot at the sane time rcmen-
ber the' ti.e poorest nan ia the World b. he
,ho has zoe p.euiy 81 money and nothing
eise
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1864-12-09
THE OXFORD DEMOCRAT.
rcsusSED Evtsr rkfDAr uoENrNo az
VIM. A. DOM e. Co.
FEoFE IrTCRs.
snn~ a. -
John J. FERRY. Editor.

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f-af. 'a sdT-ucs To- noHsr- if ri,us--.i ,. -
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