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The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02
How Jack became a Democrat,

Jack was red hot abolitonist. aud hi
chief pleasure seemed in making the fact a.
notorious as possible His friends anG
associates, with one consent, pronounced
Jack bore and a nuisance
One day, Jack met at the house of a friend
young lady of great personal beauty and
mplisbments. Attracted bv her lowell.
ness, and captivated by her intelligence, be
became assiduous in his attentions. forgot
for awhile his = principles" " and without in
quiring what might have been the political
preference of his lady love, imprudently
proposed, was accepted and they were mar.
ried
The wedding was over, the guests had de
parted and the happy couple had retired to
their chamber, and were snugy ensconced in
bed, when Jack, in the course of quiet talk
with his wife, unwittingIy alluded to h 9
favorite subject hy casually speaking Of
himself as IA Republican
What" exclaimed his wife, turnin .
sharply and suddenly towards him, ARE
you a Republican ?"
Yes" replied Jack, "I am regular
out and outer, double dyed and twisted in
the WOOL
- just double and twist yourself out of
this bed then" interrupted his wife; | am
a Democrat, am. will never sleep with
a man protesting the doctrines you do.
Jack was rather speechless from amaze
ment. That the very wife of his bosom should
prove traitor was horrible she must be
jesting. He demonstrated, but In vain
tried persuasion, twas no GO; she was in
earnest, and the only alternative lett him
was prompt remuneration of his heresy or a
separate bed in the other room.
Jack did not hesitate. To abjure the es-
tablished doctrines which had grown with
his strength, to the mere whim and caprice
of woman, was ridiculous and absurd, and
throwing himself from the bed, he quit the
apartment.
In the morning she met him as if nothing
had happened; but whenever Jack ventured
to allude to the night previous, there was a
laughter imp in her eye, which bespoke hel
power and extinguished hope.
A second time ne repaired TO his lonely
couch and a second time called on his pride
to support him in the struggle, which he now
found was getting desperate.
The second day was a repetition of the
first. No alluson was made to the subject
on either side. There was quiet happi-
ness and cheerfulness about his wife that
puzzled Jack sorely, and he felt that all
idea OF forcing her to a surrender must be
abandoned
Inc third night he was alonel His re-
nectlons were yet more serious than the
previous nights; what they were of course.
was known only to himself, but they seemed
10 result IN something decided for about
midnigot three distinct raps were made at
MS "iie door. No answer. The signal
was MADE IN louder tone, still all was ST.
lent. third time the door shook with the
violent attacks.
:. nos there 2" cried the voice of his
wife; as II aroused from deep sleep
Your husband, the best Democrat YOU
ever saw. -
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02
F,x.xcrs or S.x FR.soIsco.-It has cos

FINANCES OF SAN FRANCIsCo.-lt has cos
not a little to convert San Francisco into the
cleanlv and trayersable city which she Is t.
dav. The latest statistics show that, since
1856, when the reformed municipal govern
m Mt went into power, the sum of three
million two hundred thousand dollars has
been expended. of which nearly one third
was dsbursed during the past fiscal year.
The total expenditure on street work from
1851 to the present exceeds seven million
dollars; vet the expense of keeping the
city in repair last year amounted to only
two thousand five hundred dollars The
assessed value of real estate is S47 .345 .973
of personal estate. $50. .S5l |, ,625 grand total,
SS3. l97. .625. Total tax per hundred dollars,
81 90. Nearly twenty seven thousand dol
lars were paid for licenses. The sum of six
thousand seven hundred dollars was inflicted
in fines by the Courts. The police force
numbers one hundred and seventy five men,
organized as a military battalion. Eight
thousand one hundred and fifteen arrests
were made during the year. of which 1865
were "drunks," and 036 for violating
city ordinances Two hundred fires took
place during the year, destroying 1915, coo
worth of property and eight lives. There
were seventeen suicides forty-ive accidental
deaths, twenty four su lden deaths There
are 3 steamers and 527 vessels Of all kinds,
with tunlage of 63,024, engaged in the
coast and bay trade. As many as 1,S10
patients were admitted to the hospital. OF
children daily attending the public schools
there are 6,7lS, of whom 1859 were born
in California. The city is in debt five million
dollars. It's total available assets are ST.
344, ,S37 Bee.
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02
PROBATE NOTICE.

CTATE OF CALIFORNIA, County of Shasta.
- In the Probate Court in and for said county.
In the matter of the estate of Andrew Van Vie, de
ceased. Notice for publication of time for proving
will, &c.
Pursuant to an order of this Court, made this
day, notice is hereby given, that Monday the
eleventh day of December. A. D. 1868, at ii
o'clock A. NJ. of said day, at the Court Room of
this Court, in Shasta, county Of Shasta, has
been appointed for hearing the application of Aaron
VIVIAN VIE, praying that document now on hle IN
this Court purporting be the last will aud testa
ment of Andrew Van VIE, deceased, be admitted to
Probate and that letters testamentary be issued
thereon said Aaron VIVIAN Vie, at which time and
place all persons interested therein may appear and
contest the same.
CHARLES MCDONALD, Clerk.
Shasta. Nov. "a 1865 MS
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02
Special Notices.

va Hope for the Afflicted.-In another part
of this paper viii be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. J. C.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char
laanism it is boon to the suffering to point out
them where they are sure of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the care of the skiful
Doctor the sick and troubled divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
sick or in trouble, do not hesitate Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02

KEELED OvER.-The Quincy Union h. j..
Topped. Second time the name :. Tn;a.,, Ia,
has been de. ecrated by such an operation :
Believe there are only two instances Of aon
ping on the coast-both papers so named =
Illustrative or indicative of the unapproacb.
able disgrace of the proceeding-from hgbss,
title to lowest pit.-Gold Hill Ners.
There is another. The name is moi
'Union," but Red Bluff Independent y
tAss belongs il the above cstsgory.
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02

ihl ooia mn News doesn'tlike Simonton.
twho does y He thus notices his return 70
the great shaking or quaking metropolis.
Cor EN- AT DISADVANTAGE an
that Simonton is back on the Bulle,;n ue,. te,.
always praising dead men, late Of no,a ,nso a,e
alas are not alive and competent to denr any,
his acquaintance. y ue"y
Mr.. News, if you ever get mad a, ,s !.
US know it by letter.
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02

Speculative would call the attention of our
readers to the Grover & Baker Machines. Their
reputation is TOO well established for us to attempt
a word in their favor, but would advise any per-
Sons wanting reliable Family Sewing Machine, to
investigate the merits of these before buying. "a
word to the wise is sufficient OF
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02

IT is said that Jefferson Davis lately asked
an officer at Fortress Monroe whether he
thought the people of the North desired his
execution. The officer replied that he Lad
been so long on duty be could not speak for
those at home, but the army was unanimous
in the sentiment that he should be hanged
| Consolingl
The Shasta courier., 1865-12-02

The S. f. Flag has left the President TO
rest awhile, and now brings up the greenback
question. ANDY should be grateful
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
RELIGIOUS.


The Baptist Society has kept up its
meetings during the past week, with
considerable interest Several have
been added to the Church on confession
of faith in Christ. Rev. Mr.. Penticost
seems to be doing good work.
A series of religious meetings are
being held in the Third Street M. E.
church. They began on Wednesday
night last, and will continue through the
week and probably longer. Changes
have been made in the chapel of this
church, by which it is made more com
Portable The furnaces have now suf
ficient capacity to heat the room, the
draught from the front doors being kept
out Of the room by small vestibule.
The freseoing on the St. Pauls (Epis-
copaD church is still progressing. The
audience rooom Of this building will be,
when completed, one Of the handsonest
in the city. The painting is being neat
" and tastefully done.
Services, 30 far as we are aware, will
be held in all the churches tomorrow as
usual. The weather is pleasant, and
thankful worshipers ought to crowd
lions temples with hopeful hearts. aas
The Union Prayer Meeting will
hereafter meet every Sabbath afternoon
at their rooms, corner of First and Vine
streets, at 81 o'clock, instead of a o.
clock, as heretofore.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25

REVEALS IN THE SoUTH.-The Rev.
Fl. G. Alexander gives an account of
an interesting work of grace in the
Church at Liberty, Va. 10 the churches
of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee,
there have been revivals, and in the
Hopewell and Stone River churches,
which have brought in large number of
converts to these churches. At Zion
Church (Presbytery of Maury) there
have been considerable over one hum
dred white and colored members added.
The Churches everywhere in that re-
gion, says the Rev. Mr.. Williams of
Columbia, Tenn, are being wonderfully
revived.
In Bowling Green, KY, between TWEEN
Ave and thirty persons have joined
the Presbyterian Church as the result of
a recent revival.
The american PrssbyteriGn, Phil.
adelphia, says that the absolute adj
vance of Presbyterian Churches of
both the leading branches in that
city, for the last seven years, may be
thus summed up: Old School, one
Chdrch-128 members; New School, in
Guiding Oxford street, seven Churches
$40 members.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25

The. receipis of the Board Of tie
Church IN. s. Presbyterian were during
the month of September: Board of
Domestic Missions 1884 So, Board of
Education s2,o59 05, Board of Foreign
Missions $ll,152 70, Board Of Publica-
ton and Colportage sl,913 81, Sales
$9,SSS 10, Board of Church Extension
1918 SIS, Fund for disabled ministers
IS, 1926 81, General Assembly's Com
mittee on Freedmen 1892 IT..
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
AM RsxIvalA.


The Methodists Of New Jersey are be-
ing favored with a-revival spirit. We
notice the following: New Brunswick,
n. j., 40 recent accessions and CONVEX
sions; Pleasant Mills. circuit, New Jer-
sey Conference, 80; Emory Church,
Philadelphia Conference, 40; Harpsr's
Ferry circuit, Baltimore Conference,
SO accessions, 100 conversions.
A series of revivals, with gracious re-
suits, have been progressing in Carter
and Johnson counties, in Tennessee.
Rev. s. S. BelvilIe, of Asbury and
Alexandria circuit, Kentucky Confer
ence, reports an interesting work at
Morris Chapel, which has thus far re-
suited in As accessions to the Church.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
the Centena ) Programme.

The Cemtena Programme.
We learn from the Western ChristiGn
Advocate that the programme for the
Centenary Anniversary of the M. E.
Church, has been decided upon, and pre-
liminary steps taken in carrying it out.
The great work of the year is the collec-
ton of funds to carry on and enlarge
the enterprises of the Church. These
collections have been divided by the
General Conference into two classes of
funds, zone conneesionGz, central and
monumental, the other local and dis
tributive." Twelve ministers and twelve
laymen, with the Bishops, were consti-
tuted the General Centenary Committee,
TO determine to what objects and in
what proportions" the correctional funds
shall be appropriated The local funds
are in like manner to be desi znated and
appropriated by committee-half lay
and half clerical-to be appointed by
the Annual Conference within whose
bounds the money 10 raised.
The General Centenary Committee
met at Cleveland on the I'D of last
February, perfected their plans and APP
pointed Central Centenary Committee
to execute them. The Contra. COM
mittee met again in New York on the
9Th inst, revised its work and published
the result of its labors. It designates
'connectiOnGEp. objects as ten in num-
Der:
l. The Centenary Educational Fund FNE
2. The Garrett Biblical School at Evanston.
3. The Methodist General Biblical Institute at
Concord, TO be removed to the vicinity Of Boston
A. A Biblical Institute 10 the Eastern Middle
States. &C. iT-i
8. Biblical Institute in Cincinnati or vicinity.
6. A Biblical Institute on the Pacific coast. =
But contributions 60 these three last obiecta -
a, 8 and 6-shaH be retained and managed by the
Centenary Educational Board till assured that
enough has been actually raised from other
sources TO make the aggregate amount, including
the connectonaI contributions 60 those respective
objects, not less than hundred and fifty thou
sand dollars in each case.
2. The erection Of Centenary missionary build
ings for the Mission House at New York.
8. The Irish Correctional Fund.
9. The Biblical School et Bremen, Germany.
10. The Chartered fund. (Such sums as con-
htDutotp Uhy uo8Ife 70 appropriate IN that way
to the support Of WORKOUT preachers, their Wild
ows and orphans.i al4l
The merits Of the objects are supposed
to be in the order in which they stand
the Centenary Educational Fund oc-
cuPying the most prominent position.
This fund will consist, first, of all un-
specified correctional contributions
second, of all sums specially contributed |
for the Fund; third, of ope-haf of the
public cash collections, and one-half of
all contributions wholly unspeci6ed
This fund is to be held by Board Of
Trustees in perpetuity, and the proceeds
TO be distributed by them for the follow
ing purposes:
.. To aid young man preparing fer the 1orsiga
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
miscellaneous.

Methodism in Minnesota shows a
membership of 1896 in 1865, against
$3.50 in 1864.
The new German Catholic Church in
Terra Haute will be consecrated on
Sunday (to-morrow), the Bishop of Vim
cennes officiating. cfexGa
A new and commodious Methodist
Church at ST. Paul, Minnesota, was
de Heated on the 5th inst.
Rev. DR.. Kerfoot, President of Trinity
College, Hartford, Conn, was elected
Bishop of the new Protestant Episcopal
Diocese of Western Pennsylvania, over
Rev. F. D. Huntingdon, D. D., Of Bos.
ton. His majority, lay and clerical, was
Il. Salary fixed at 1880.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
home INTERESTS.

~ 20 F---------cu ~ FoA 4
- 10 PHYsIoTAEs.--H yop Wish to purchase pure
SDrugs, Medicines, and Chemicals, At SMALL ad-
yanes on Eastern prices, go and examine KEEEEa
b wHIrs's stock, where you wa md every arii-
ole that Is needed BY the pfofessis and a. priees
which cannot an to give HatiSf.otiOn. Their
Store is ct No. "a Main street. may4d&wtf
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
Thanksgiving.

The President has set apart Thursday
December 7th, as day Of Thanksgiving
to Almighty God for the return of Peace,
and for all other blessings ordinary and
extraordinary which we enjoy as a
nation and people.
1t is hoped that this day viii be unis
formly and reIigiously observed by every
State in the Union.
1t is, however, to be regretted that the
Governors of few of the States have
thought proper, for some reason or other,
to designate a different day, the S0th
inst. This, it is well known, has been
the day heretofore observed in most of
the States as day of Thanksgiving, but
the President in his Judgment has de-
signated the 7th day of December, and
there is no good reason why the Govern
ors of all the loyal States should not
have acceded and recommended the
same day in every State. There should
be but one National Thanksgiving in
every State throughout the entire land,
and every loyal friend of the country
should use his influence in demonstrat-
ing to the world that this is one Nation
Several of the Governors of Eastern
States have changed the days originally
appointed to that designated by the
President; this is right and proper, and
it is to be hoped that the Governors of
all other States will do likewise, so that
there will be no conflict. Let there be
unity, and let this day be observed
throughout the entire land as National
holiday, and that hereafter there will
not be left in this land the least semblance
of the suicidal doctrine of State Rights
The following National Thanksgiving
Hymn has been approved by the Presi-
dent, and by the permission Of the pub
fishers of the words in sheet music, nm
der the title of "The Return of Peace
this hymn is offered for Thanksgiving
services in this and after years:
RETURN OF PEACE. asr
Tuus--" Webb" or the music Of the Hymn com.
mencing g The Morning Light 10 BreakiuG."
BIT HARRIs HOWARD.
-wF ssaeI t1Ct#H a. k@s8
On, praise the God of Nations,
ffg Praise Him from shore to shore;
Now, grateful bring oblAtiona--
The fearful strife Is DER. eelt
lis He the tempest stilleth, rsrs.-I
VINO maketh war to cease;
RrAi5e Him who QiVAth aaacag ! ~ ~
.-g, III.
Let the deserved chastisinR @ VI y e
Turn all our hearts to Thee
And through Thy wise devisInR,
May oil be truly free;
Bless Thou our wounded heroes,
Cure pride that brought the curse:
True TO Thy Kingdom make us, = 81 sfafeI
A King OF the Universe. e4 - e. -
Oh, gently sooths the spirit frg
That loved the noble dead,
And lightly DER the fallen
Let coming ages tread
See, in her host OF martyrs
a0 A nations sacrihcel M ese
For Freedoms land united;
And union ever prize.
Nv.
With orators and Statesmen,
Through darkest hours to cheer
With mothers, wives and sisters
We're fatth, and trEIst and prayer.
Through Washington or Lincoln,
As men to lead our braves:
lis God alone who gave them,
'rfn he our country saves.
v.
Oh, bind these States oas NutiosH
Firm held by law and love,
The sarth's bright constellation ~r-a l.
While stars shall shine above, fr= Is
To shed true Light On othera
"a. =. IT'LL light and love increase,
And all mankind rs brothers
Praise Him who givsth peace.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25

VIII sell ct public auction, Of the door Of Cd .
Count House N The City OF Evansville, Ipdiank !,
the following Bota, parts or Lots. and parcels 0
Real Estate, aud fmprovements, assessed for the
payment Of City Taxes for the year 1855, due from
the owners thereof 10 the CITY OF Evansvslle--
said Taxes being now due and unpaid-and for
the costs Of said sale; and that the sale will bo
continued the next day thereafter, viz. on
opeck p m, ct The door Of the Court House In
@sg snsVbls, for the pnrpeBe selling such prop
erty as may have been sold on the day frat above
mentioned, and not pafd far.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25
DIR. Tyng,s Chureh burned.

St Georges Church, New York city,
of which Rev Stephen H. Tying is rec
tor, was consumed by fire, November
18th. The church was commenced in
1847, and completed and dedicated in
lS48, at cost of between $3.50, 900 and
100000. The organ was one of the
largest in the country, had 1900 stops,
and was built at cost Of $4,000. The
fitting-up and upholstry were of the
most magnificent description. 1t is in
sured for SIS, 1000. The FIRE is believed
to have originated from the braziers of
some tinsmiths, who, in the early part
of the day, had been engaged in fixing
the cutters of the root. The parsonage,
in the rear of the church, was not dam
aged, the wind taking the flames in a
different direction. The shrubbery was
trampled down, and the grounds some
what cut up. DR.. Tying was completely
unnamed by the sudden and unlocked
for calamity. In response to some ques-
tions, he declared that the labors of his
life we're gone, that the church never
would be rebuilt, and that he desired to
be let alone, and no longer questioned
A dispatch of November 10th says that
plans for reconstruction OF the edifce
are being discussed
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25

The young men of the Young Mems
Christian Union, of College Hill, are
endeavoring to secure $500 to be in
vested in Christian Library and read
ing room for the people. Already 81, 900
have been subscribed and pledged, and
. course of lectures is in progress in the
Presbyterian Church in aid of this fund.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25

President johnson has rescinded the
order of Major General Thomas shut
ting up the Episcopal Churches of Ala
bama until such time as they should re-
pent and become ready, like good
Christians to pray for the President of
the United States. Mr.. Johnson is evil
IDENTITY of the opinion that, while effect
ual, fervent prayer Of righteous man
availeth much, it makes very little diff
ference whether rebels pray for him or
not. .-, "a
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-25

If OILY had my little boy again, how
patient / would be T. How much l would
bear, and how little would fret and
scold l can never have him back
again; but there are still many mothers
who have not yet lost their little boys.
i wonder if they know they are living
their very best days; that now is the
time to really enjoy their children | /
think if had been more to my little
boy, 1 might now be more to, my grown
up one. $50 ToN s4i4sa- -'''7- -> g.