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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-11-19

Isaac Williams, small negro boy, was
arraigned before the Mayor yesterday
morning charged with attempting to en-
ter and rob the house Of Lawrence Dwycr.
The policeman who arrested him caught
him in the act, and found in his possession
long sharp-pointed poker, with which he
was about to force an entrance.
John Williams, the guardian of Isaac,
| who announced himself as the I" ole ico-
cream man whar use to poster dc Mar so
much hollerin' ice-cream," stated that
Isaac was in his employ, under the direc-
ton of the Bureau, and that ne had gotten
up in the middle of the night and left the
other boys, who slept in the same room
with him, carrying off the poker which
was subsequently found in his possession.
He told the boys that he was "gwine car
sumpin along to keep de doctors from
KILN of him. All dis here was mighty
good story" as "Uncle jim" remarked /;
"but all he want to know was, how come
he git up an 60 out at night if he fcard on
de doctors"
4. Isaac said that he merely wanted to take
little night walk, and he thought he
would carry the poker "along to kill de
doctors eff dey cotch him an try to put
plaster over his mouth. He want fcar'd
on em if he could see EN- in time, cause
he could outrun any on en-" Isaac was
sent on.
1t is astonishing to see how strong a hold
this absurd report has taken in the minds
of the colored people; and it is source
Of much inquiry to find out the quarter
from whence il first came. In every pOr-
ton of the city one hears the same story
amongst these poor, crcdulous creatures:
Policemen are frequently stopped and
asked if the report that such and such a
one has been nabbed is true. The ChieI
of Police was asked yesterday by seem.
ingly intelligent negro if it was true that
two of his force were missing. The only
good that can result from such report i:
the keeping the streets clear at night O
idle negroes and brazen street walkers
It seems that in this instance of negro ere
dulity the acme Of folly has been reached
and that ignorance can hardly 20 further
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-11-19

DOCKLAND LIME.-1,200 barrels
~ landing this morning da i69m 81 ashoga's :. Lsg.
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-12-04
The Alabama Convention.

MONTGOMERY, November 30.-The
Reconstruction Convention passed an
ordinance to organize tho volunteer
militia Of Alabama. 1t authorizes
one company to every thousand voters;
all officers to be appointed by the
Governor, and to be of known loyal
ty Tho conservatives declare that
this measure places tho State under a
military dynasty similar to Brown.
lows. It's expenses will necessarily
increase tho rates of taxation. An
ordinance was passed., declaring the
war debt of the State, and all liabili-
tics created, directly or Indirectly, in
aid Of the war, null and void. The
acssion Of tho Convention will continue
through q part Of next week.
MONTGOMERY, Nov. 20.--General
Order No. %. by Gen. Pope, sets forth.
that the Reconstruction Convention
having provided, as required by Con-
grrssional enactment, for levy and as.
scssmcnt Of such taxes on the, property
ofthe State rs may be necessary for the
payment OF the Convention, said pay
ments by Treasurer arc sanctione1.-
Convention granted eight divorces from
the bonds or matrimony to-day, and
dismissed a snit for bigamy. A majority
OF the Committee on Franchise reported
back an additional section to tho fran.
elise article, empowering tho mex,
Legislature TO disfranchiso rcbels who
have not aided IN reconstracting the
State under the laws of Congress, whlcl
was tabled by a radical majority until
tomorrow. This proposed action
threatens the partial breaking mp of the
G invention. The radicals declare they
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1867-12-04

article published in the New Orleans
Republican, Of II recent Date. The mat.
ter was fully discussed, although with
out any regard to parliamentary usages,
and was finally tabled, by vote Of 4 6
to 81. The committc reported series
of rules and regulations, which were
adopted entire. Adjourned to Fri.
day.
RlonMoND, Nov. 27.--Ex Secretary
Scdlon was before the grand jury all
this morning, and this afternoon Gen.
Lee was before it and questioned about
TWO hours. The jury has found new
indictment. 1t Is about six times as
long as the old one, but only presents
The same facts more in detail On the
22d Of March. Davis will be taken IN
custody by the marshall, on this ndjct.
ment. Lee and Scddon were rccogni.
zed TO appear as witnesses, Davis move
mcnts arc as vet Uncertain.
The NcW Nation says the first act of
tho Reconstruction Convention, which
meets Tuesday, should be to vacatc all
State Offices held by rebels and put 10y
al men IN.
MONTGOMERY, Nov. 27.--The Re.
construction Convention passed an ordi-
nance abolishing the County Of Colbert,
created at the last Legislature. The
action taken yesterday, with reference
TO judicial officers, including Supreme
Court Judges, sc. BY Che popular
vote all oliicors-.both le,islative and
jndicial-aro now to be elected by the
people.
An article was offered and referred,
providing that the next General Assem-.
bly, shall have authority to alter or
amend the article on elective franchise
of the constitution, provided that such
alteration or amendment shah not oper-
ate to remove the disabilities of any
class disfranchis"d by said article, and
that no person shall be disqualified by
such alteration or amendment who had
aided the United States in the rebellion
and who has assisted in the rccons;ruc-
ton laws OF the Congress. y test vote
shows that this article will be adopted.
Under it, the next Legislature have au,
lhori'y to constrnc the policy Of pre-"
scriptioH convention.
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Nows Items.

RALEIGH, Nov. -Elcctlonrcturns
come IN slowly; enough s however,
known TO insure the Convention a pret-
ty strong vote. The radicals have n
large controlling majority in the Convcn.
tlon-6(teen of whom are blacks. The
type of the radicals as general rule, is
not as vindictive or violent as that
shown in the radical Convention in
Alabama.
Tho United States Court, Judge,
Brooks presiding, is now in session here.
There appears to be good deal Of local
business, and largo numbers Of lawyers,
clients and witnesses are in attendance.
Seven blacks arc On tho list of the grand
jury.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 21.-A meeting Of
the citizens Of Richmond County, was
held last night. a preamble and reso-
lntions were unanimously adopted in
favor Of universal amnesty; tho abolish.
ishmg Of test oaths and qualifications
for Office; impartial suffrage, and urging
the people Of the State to organize and
defeat reconstruction under the Military
Bill. Twenty four delegates were ap.
pointed to the Conservative Convention
at Macon. The meeting was large
ly attended, and was enthusiastic.
NEW ORLEANS Nov. 27.-In the
Convention, to day, Mr.. Wickliffc,
(white,) Of this city, introduced pre-
q able and resolutions, depouncing all
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Cable Despatohos.

LivERoooL, Nov. 20.-The stcamor
s, Bourbonlina exploded when raising
steam to go to Greece. She was load
cd with arms and munitions. 1t is
thought forty persons wcrc killed.
The ship was blown up. She was
built for Eraser, Trenholm & Co., to
run the blockade, and was named the
Col. Lamb.
ConK, Nov. 30.-Tho Fcnians enter.
cd the armory and captured l25 rcvol-
vcrs and ten Snidcr rifles.
LONDON, Nov. 27.-Parliament voted
,e2,O00,000 for the Abyssinian cxpcdi.
tion. The Minister blamed Parliament
and the press for sending off the cxpcdi-
ton without the sanction OF Parliament
A number of volunteers offered to Join
the expedition.
Head Centre Francis was captured IN
Dublin, with papers.
PARIS, Nov. 27.-Somc Of The French
troops have left Rome.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-It is said Kelley
was taken from the steamer CITY of
Paris, at Cork. There is much excite
mcnt among the Fenans at Manchester
birmingham and Dublin. No open
riots
BELFAST, Nov. 25.--Thc bread riots
have been suppressed,
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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
Fairfield District.
IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY.

IN THE COURT OF ORDINARY.
By James Johnston, Esquire, ofFaitfeld Dis
tricf.
WHEREAS, II. A. Gaillard has applied
w 10 mo for Letters Of administration. on
all and singular tho goods and chattcls,
rights and credits of Mrs. Eliza Cookrcll
late Of the District aforesaid:
These arc therefore to cite and admonish
oil and singular, tho kindred and creditors
of tho said deceased, to be and appear before
mo, at our next Ordinary's court, for tho
sold District, to nc holden at Fairfield Court
House, on the 30il, day of December to
shew cnuse, if any, why the said adminstra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand and Seal, this 18th,
day Of November in The year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and Sixty
seven, and in the ninety second year: Of
American Independence.
JAMES JOHNSTON,
n O. I'D.
nov 10-f7x6 Et
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Affairs in WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Nov .2S - Resolutions
have been passed in the Tennessee Leg.
islaturc, ins,rucliug the Congressional
delegation 10 sustain the impeachment
and con!iscation projects.
Grant has ISSUED the following
order:
"Nolun,ccr officers now retained in
service will be mustered out to take cl-
iect from January !, 1866, except the
Commissioner and Disbursing Officer Of
the Bureau Of Refugees, Freedmen and
Abandoned Lands.
"Bv command Of Gen Grant.
&c ID. TOWNSEND, a. A. G."
y warrant was issued for the arrest
Of Detective Baker, on the charge Of
perjury.
Lieut.. Brainc will be tried under in
dctmcnt for piracy. Surralt will rroba
bly, have a change Of vcmre.
The expense ofthc Indian Commits
sion is 81 90, 900.
The draft of the Presidents message
was read to the Cabinet.
Internal revenue receipts to-day ST..
G9I, 900.
a JOINT meeting Of Democrats and
Republicans has been called at Fancul
Hall, Boston, opposing impcach-
mcnt
The sentence Of Gen. Custer, suspend.
ing him from rank and pay for one year,
has been confirmed.
W AsIIlNGroN, Nov. 27.-Thc pros.
poets for the immediate reEcal OF The
cotton tax are rot so promising.
The true friends Of tho measure, fearful
Of spontaneous opposition to the move
mcnt. originating on thcr side Of tie
House, arc holding of, and SO far every
bill introduced looking TO its repeal, has
Il rider which will kill it, or provoke
weeks OF discussion. Favorable actions
before Christmas is highly improba-
! bic.
The Committee of Ways and Means
agreed unanimously, in its session this
morning to report n bill for the repeal
Of the cotton tax. o
There was TO business Of Importance
transacted in either house of Congress
to day. The ScEatc and House have
both adjourned over to Saturday.
The President is sending no nomina
tions TO the Senate, and that body shows
no disposition to act on some twenty
nominations before them from the last
| session.
Internal revenue receipts TO day,
| &445,0O0.
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will hold the rod over unrepentant rebels
and maintain control Of The whole sub
jcct Of franchise, fearing loss Of politica
power An ordinance was reported
declaring void all marriages betwecr
whites aud freedmen, and requiring the
Legislature TO prevent such marriages
under severe penalties; Tic ordinance
was tabled until tomorrow.
From Louisiana.
New ORLEANS, Nov. 29.-Ccncral
llancock's order, on assuming com
mand, docs not disappoint the hopes
of those who have been anxiouSly cx-
pocting his coming, and will infusc
new life into the almost LcSpairing
friends Of law and order. The follow
ing is an extract from his order:
The General commanding is graft
fed to learn that peace and quiet
reign in this department. 1t will bo
his purpose to preserve this condition
Of things. The maintenance Of the
civil authorities, and Tie faithful exc
cution Of the laws, is tho most effect
i've mode under existing circumstances.
When msurrcctionary force bas bocn
orcrthrown, and peace established, !,
and the civil authorities arc willing
to perform their duties, the military
should cease to lead and the civil adj
mlnistratlon resume its natural and
rightful dominion. Solcmnly i'm
pressed with these views, tho General
announces that the great principles of
American liberty still arc thc lawful
Inheritance Of this people. The right
of trial by jury, the huJcas co,pus, the
liberty or the press, the freedom of
speech, the natural rights Of property
must be preserved. Free institutions,
while they are essential to tho pros
pcrity and happiness Of the people, al
ways furnish the strongest induce
mcnts to peace and order. Crimes
and offences committed in this Dis
trict, must be referred to the considc-
ration and Judgment Of the regular
ciyi! authorities, and those tribunals
will be supported III their lawful ju-
risdiction.
The Convention to-day passed a
resolution inviting Gen. Hancock and
Governor Flanders to seats inside the
bar, endorsing the removals by Gen.
Mower and in favor Of abolishing the
cotton tax.
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Ten Scholarships in Mt. Zion In
Stitutc, for Sale.

A L the Quarterly Meeting, Goth September
~ last, tho Mt Iion Society passed the
following resolution
RESOLVED, That tho Treasurer bc III. .
structcl to advertise, FOR three months, ten
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SALE, in The Mt.
H,on Collegiate Institute the holder of
which, Or one of his heirs. appointed by
deed or will shall be entitled, each year, to
nominate a cestm Qne rust TO he educated
Tint year, Mt tho Institute in all tn, branch
cs there taught without the payment of any
tuition fee whatever
TERAlS.--Enoh scholarship to be sold to
the purchaser AS TRUSTEE for $500, cur
rcncy, tho trust scrip to be transferable to
another trustee By conscut Of the Society,
and the scrip TO he rcdccmublc at the plea
sure Of tho Society upon repayment to the
trustee, for the time being, for The uso of
the cesi"i qwc trust for the time being, cqui-
vacnt of the value Of tho $500 currency
which was'paid by the original purchaser.
j. $. STEWART Tres.
oct 5 -3nl
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FRESH MEDICINES.
nov 10-f7x6

SUB NIT BIsMUTH, Morphine,
- Quinino, soltzer Aperient, Diachylon
Plaster, sulph' Ether. Ague Cure, Railways
Ready Relief, Pills and Kesolyent. Gloves,
Mace, Arnolds end Dayll's Inks. Also, o
lot Of Wrapping paper.
KETCIIN, McMASTER s. BRICE.
aug 15 F'@
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RULE TO PLEAD.
State Of South Carolina,
Fairfield DISTRICT.
IN THE COMMON PLEAS.

IN THE COMMON PLEAS.
Thos. J. Chalk, vs.. D. 9. Boyle, Attaoh~
,.ient. ts, a,r. -la.H Z
MTHEREAS the Plaintiff did on Tho Goth
w day Of October, a. d. 1867, flo his
Declaration against the Defendant who, (as
IL Is said) is absent FROM and without tho
limits Of this State md has ncithor wife nor
attorney known within the Same upon whom
q copy Of tho said declaration might be
served.
II Is therefore ordered. that The said De-.
fehdant do appear and plead to the said de.
ber, A. ID. 1868 otherwise final absoluie'
judgment will then bo given and awarded
for tho Plaintiff against him. . .5
y. Is. CLOWNEY. c. C.P.
Clerks Office,
Winnshoro, s. G., 26tk Oct, 1867.
oct 29-l le3m1y aNi
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SOUTH CAROLtNl RAELlt0A
!l}l gsSsl fR1e sl:rsA 4.
GENERAL SUp'Ts OFFICE,

CHARLEsToN, S. G., Oct. 3.
0N and after October tho 9th, 1867, tho
" Passenger Trains on the South Carroll.
M Railroad will run az follows, viz:
Leave Charleston, 40 III
Arrive at Kinesvillc, Ills q m
Leave Kingsvil(c, 1l.1O n m
Arrive nt Columbia, l0p m
Leave Columbia, 1000 II M
Arrive al klngsvillc, J 35 n m
Leave Kingsvillc, 1905 p IN
Arrive at Charleston, 7.05 p. m.
Leave Charleston for Augusta, 1910 n IN
Arrive at Augusta 7d0p pm
Leave Augusta, $40 III
Arrive at Charleston, ~ 20 pm
The Passenger Trains OH the Canlon
Branch will connect with the Up and Down
Columbia Trains, and Wilmington and Man
chester NailronL Trains, Oh Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Night Express, Freight and Passenger
Accommodation Train will run as follows.
viz:
Leave Charleston for Columbia, $40 p m
Arrive nj Columbia, 800 NJ
Leave Columbia, 800 p m
Arrive at Charleston, 800 ~
Leave Charleston for Augusta, 7.30 p III
Arrive at Augusta, $50 m
Leave Augusta, 40 p IN
Arrive at Charleston, 400 q m
II. 4. PEAKE, Gcn'l Supt.
oct 8-if
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vi | LIS US H.

corner queen and Meeting Streets,
G II A r L Z STOM, S. G..
HNHlS POPULAH AND WE'LL
KNOWN HOUSE is now fully open
for tho reception Of visitors having boon
rciurnishcd with Now and E' tgnnt Furni-
l''rc thronghoul; and offers to The traveller
accommodations and convcnicnccs as n First
Class Hotel, not to be c1unllcd by any North
or South. The patronage Of the public il
respectfully solicited.
Rates of Board per day, 81 %
" " per mnnh Ms may
agreed on. JOSEPH PURCELL,
feb 24'GG--tf Proprietor.
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Charleston Market.

CHARLESTON, Nov. 30.-Cotton
opened steady but closed with lowor
tcndcncy-salcs 525 bales; middling
l54.
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I DON = TTTN n
IAIbOfD = OlllIn
: oIOCk OE'
@lla- ia Ed u ID -Eia Rs anasS @
lHUWDSUN, WI HERS
"
MOODIhIA ADD
"OODVHii
OFFER for snle thc following or,;,,os 90
" low rs they can be brought in any
market, viz:
4 Snleu,,id Assortment of
VI
Fancy
.I6Yoy G@od5,
eo''a Mefin"os, ana Dclalhes'
b'acN uooos' "hito Goods'
Hmoroiaefies' handNcrchleis,
9h'"'s' Gloves Hosiery,
hiooohs' Ao"ciht;,
NC olo'hs' Dleaohod
A"' brown Domos'ics'
oheetmgs' checked Domcstlcs,
il"l" h'ndseys' b'ankets'
oh""ls, C"lloocs' Carpeung'
Hoop okirfs' balmoral Skirts,
"hitc ana hcu Flannels,
oper" flahhcls, Cotton
r''anc'a' o"sslmercs, Iwceds,
jeans lloods, Ncubias and
ohii"rehs oaques,
ana everything III The Dry Goods line.
"A "'"ghihcehI assortment OF Boots and
ohoes.
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Parties that have borrowed CORN BAGS
from me arc notified that unless they are
returned by lst December, will be charged
with them at 22c. and accoud, placed in
the hauds Of an officer for collection
JNO. =. MATTHEW'S, Jr.
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CHANGE or SCHEDULE.

SUPERlNTENDENT'S OFFICE,
COLUMBIA, $. c., Oct. 5, 1867.
On md after Sunday. 9th instant, the
" Trains on this Road will run rs fol.
lows:
Leave Columbia 40 =. NJ
Arrive at Charlotte, $40 Z. NJ.
Leave Charlotte, lao a. NJ.
Arrive at Columbia 9IO a. NJ
Making close connections for all points,
North and South.
Passengers taking this route, Coing
North, have choice of route from Greens
borO, Weldon or Portsmouth,
EGf5" Tickets good ,ur either route
lsB" Baggage checked through
For Through Tickets to Richmond, Wash
ing,on, Baltimore, Philadelphia aud New
York, apply at tho Ticket Office, foot of
Banding street
G. BOUKNIGlIT,
Superintendent.
oct 5
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(1,0o0 TONS BURTlIEN,)
CAPT. l.. NJ. COXETvFER.

will sail from Middle Atlantic Wharf
Charleston. $. c., every 7"csdoy Niyht at
Nine (9} o'clock for tho above places, con.
necting with the Gcorgia Central Railroad
at Savannah. Ga, for Mobile and New Or
leans.
Special copIracts mado for transporting
l,aborcrs, Stock. Wagons. Implements, sc.
For Freight or Passage apply on board or
at the office Of j. ID. AIKEN & co.
sept ~ 3m Charleston, S G.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-03-02
ALIENS LUNG BALSAM

Is warranted to break up the most trouble
some Cough in an Incredible short time
There is no remedy that can show more evil
dence Of its merits than this BALSAM. for
curing Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
Group. etc.
Physicians having Consumptive patients
and having failed to cure them by their own
prescriptions. should not hesitate to prescribe
this remedy, it has cured cases when all other
remedies have failed.
Consumptives, do not despair because all
the remedies that you have tried have failed.
BUT TRY THIS GREAT REMEDY.
Sold by all medicine dealers.
Perry Davis & Son. Providence RI. Agents
for Eastern States. febl6:lm.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-03-02

HOPE FOR THE AFFLICTED.-In another part
Of this paper will be found the advertisement
of the celebrated Institute established by Dr.
&c. YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit
and charlatanism, it is a boon to the suffering
to point out to them where they are sure OF
obtaining the wished for relief and cure
Under the C re Of the skill al Doctor the
sick and troubled can divest themselves of
their burden of pain: lay aside their cross.
and secure health and happiness. Ifyou are
sick and in trouble, do not hesitate. Read
the advertisement and follow the advice
Do not forget the number or the manner of
directing your letters. Consultation Office,
$50 Washington street, San Francisco.
feb16:1y.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-03-02
ms-special Teaica, Notice.-D

HHS SpCIk9hl NACSakCsdt INOdICes-Dh
CHAS. H. TOZER would most respectfully
inform The sick and afflicted that his MEDI-
CAL INSTITUTE is at the same place. cor
ner OF Kea' nv and Jackson streets, San Fran
cisco, whe e be has bee established Tor many
yeals. for e cure of special COMPLAINTS
Having relinquished my old mode of adver-
tising which has Sacome so common with all
the Quack Docto of San Francisco. filling
the newspapers W h false references, for the
purpose ofimposing on strau yers think it
is only necessary to inio n those in need of a
PHYSICIAN OF LONG EXPERIENCE and
SUCCESSFUL PRACTICE, that l C n be
consulted at all business hours, at my Medi-
cal Institute. corner OF Kearly and Jackson
streets, San Francisco.
Ladies suffering ilom the Whites. Piles,
Weakness of the Back, Pain in the Side.
Headache PalpitafiOn o: Ire Eeart Derang-
ment of their mon oily sickness, and all other
Diseases that the emale System is subject to
will find prompt relief by applying to DIR.
CHAS. q. TOZER.
My Female Monthly Pills were never
known to fail in giving relief in those cases
for which they are recommended. To be OBJ
tained only at my off e.
Price. Five Dollars-with ,ull directions
on each box. Sent by mail or express.
Address CHAS. H. TOZER, NJ. D. San
Francisco, Cal, or Lock Box 1884.
Consultation Free. All communications
strictly confidential.
CHAS. /. TOZER. NJ. D..
Late Consulting Physician of Lock Hospital.
London. s29:ly.
Weekly Calaveras chronicle., 1867-03-02

The weather still continues decidedly
damp. In fact, perhaps it would be no ex-
aggeration to designate it as wet. We ex-
pressed the wish last week that it would Ell
ther stop raining entirely. or keep on until
doomsday; and from past experiences and
present appearances, we should judge that
our wisk-that is. the latter portion of it's
to be gratifed. The rain has been incessant
during the week. and the creeks and little
streams which are not bridged. are so swol-
len as to entirely impede travel. The mail
carrier between this place and San Andreas
was unable to cross Murray's creek on
Thursday morning, and was obliged to re-
turn to the Hill without completing the trip.
We have not heard of any very serious dam
age being done by the storm as yet however.
The tunnel through Negro Hill, near town,
through which the Water Company's tiume
passes, caved down on Saturday last, and the
labor of a number of men for several days
and nights was required to remove the debris.
The cave reached from the tunnel to the top
of the ground. distance of thirty feet. The
rain is very warm one. and as there is
large body of snow in the mountains which
must be melted away before its influence, we
should not be at all surprised to hear that
the valleys below were inundated. On
Wednesday night the wind blew a perfect
hurricane. Awnings were torn to pieces,
tin roofs rolled up like paper, and signs blown
down. Verify, such weather is disagreeable.
The elections in Prussia have resulted in
the complete triumph of the liberal party.
Ten districts returned Count Bismarck as