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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

NEW YORK, Nov. 2L-Market very dull
and unsettled. Money easy at g and per
cent. Exchange, 9a. Gold 3in. 5.2U's, Is62,
coupon, II. lO-i0's, coupOn,54. North Carolina
6s, 90. trginias, ex-coupon. 80; do, new
56E. Tennessee's, ex-coupon, s8,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
MICHIGAN ELECTION, &c

Especial Dispatch to the Star.l
CHICAGO, Nov. 20.-irant's majority in
Michigan is 3l,23i. The total vote OF the State
is 223,422
Governor Crapo, Of Michigan, is dangerous
ly Ill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
THREE PERSONS SUFFOCATED

LOWELL, MASS, Nov. 21-ln a building
damaged by fire this morning, three persons
Were suliocated; one or them a girl, aged IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

PosTyAsTERs APPoINTED.-Ths PresideI
has appointed Bradford T. Simmons to be
Postmaster AT Johnstown, n. Y, vice Comm.
suspended, and George Coulson TO ba Post :
masImaster at Thornton. Indiana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

REMOVAL OF HEAD L UARTERs The Head.
quarters of the Freedmen's Bure iu, now To-
Gated ~ the corner of 18th and streets, will
soon De removed 10 the Howard University
on The tn street road, and a considerable re-
duction in The Bureau be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

UNION PACIFIC RAILRoAD.-Thp Govern
nent Commissioners of the Union Pacific Rail-
road have reported favorably on the section OF
twenty miles of the road and telegraph line ex-
tending from the SOoth to thr -1Uth mile post
and the President has directed thas the same be
accepted and the bonds issued 20 the company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

MAGISTRATE ArPolSTED-The Presid-n
has appointed Michael Il. Cailau 70 be a Jus
tice OF the Peace for the DistIiC, of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

The NEW YORK CIGAR MAKERS Srp,v
At a meeting Of the Cigar Manufactures; a =
sociation OF New York State yesterday, rsso-
luton was adopted, that the unreason ehIa
action Of the Cigar Makers Union having nrovo
ed there is ne prospect OF its comine 10 .n
equitable adjustment Of the difficuIties oS ,na
two associations, all the workmen belonsine -
that Union are TO be discharged on the 9th
will be hereafter employed by any member of
the association. Va
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

THE ". =. STEAMER SHAMoKIN sailed from
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. on the 6th OF October
last, Tor Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

SECRETARY MCCULLoCH, IN his annual re-
port, will renew his recommendation OF an
early return TO specie payment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

A FEMALE toRGER.-The Baltimore G1-etts
OF this morning says: Mention was made a
short tine since of young man named Joseph
BOYD naylng presented at the counter of the
Commercial and Farmers Bank check for
81, i3O, payable 70 Joseph Ruth, or bearer, and
signed by Cox IL Brown, commission mer-
chants OF this city, and asking fit was good.
and stating that he had received the same IN a
letter through the post Office from Joseph Ruth
requesting him 10 collect il. Mr BOYD was
then arrested, Mr.. Luther ]. Cox however
Zone OF the firm purporting TO have signed the
check, but who pronounced il q well executed
torgery,) testifying TO the good character of
BOYD, from having had business transactions
with him for some years. Belief in the inuo-
cence Of Mr. Boyd of an intent 10 utter a forg-
ed check was very generally expressed at the
time; and since then the police have with com
mendabie zeal, been endeayoring to ferret out
the guilty party. Suspicion fastened upon
female name Charlotte, alias Harriet Myers,
who was arrested on Monday last by Detecti We
Boyd, charged with stealing from various
hotels and boarding houses of this city, and
who II appears had been empIoyed by a
brother OF Boyd as housekeeper She was
yesterday arraIgned on the charge Of forgery
before Justice Bride. and the evidence against
her being clear, together with her own confess
sion of guilt, she was fully committed for the
action OF the Grand Jury. Previous to her
committal she wrote the name Of the firm of
Cox Il Brown, which was fac simlie of the
signature on the forged check.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
Financial Matters in Baltimore To-day

baltimore, Nov. 2l.-VIrginia 6's, old, IN
scribed, i6is bid. i6E asked: do, 1867, ~ bid
i@R asked. n. q. 6's, ex-coupon, 6i1 bid; do
new, G3 a bid, Ga asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

CUBAN APFAIRs--nOveAaeRtS If tie FiIi6us-
ters, dc.-Ihe leaders of the Cuban filibusrer-
ing scheme still, II is said persist in their intep
ton. They say all men required have been
obtained and fully equipped, and that the only
want Is transportation. The flag OF the expe-
dluon is exhibited at No. ii6 Broome street
New ork, and consists of red and blue bars
with white ground, In one corner of which is
lone star. 1t is said that large force Is con-
centrated al Memphis, ready to sail at IN hours
notice.
Havana dispatches say that Valmazada has
arrived with his troops at Puerto PTincipe
and Will Immediately open a campaign against
tne insnrrectIonlsts, in conjunction with the
forces OF Colonels Loro, Campilie. and q uiros
IL is reported that fifty insurgents had surrend
cred TO him, and had been pardoned
An official banquet was given by the Captain
General yesterday, in the Government Palace
az Havana. AT which Admiral HOf and othe r
afhcers OF the American squadron were the
principal guests. General Lersundi made a
speech, In the course OF which he admitted that
lad lie been born in the nited States he
would, in all probability, have been a radical
republican; but being native of Spain, he was
monarchical, with liberal ideas. He closed
with a toast TO the American Union and IT'S
rulers and people. Admiral Hof offered a
toast in honor of Spain, saving the Govern
ments OF Spain and the United states had been
friends for seventy years. and he hoped thew
would ever remain SO. The toast was received
with great applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
New York Grain Marls Ys.day.
W all Street Ts.day.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-Flour without decided
change. Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn
quiet and unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

THANKsGIvING PRoCLAMATIoN.-Elsewh
Will be found the proclamation of Mayor
Bowen Ia regard 10 the observance Of Thurs
day next by the people OF this city as day OF
Than IksgIving and prayer, in conformity with
the proclamation of the President, setting apart
that day a. a day OF National Thanksgiying
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

PKRsONAL.-Hon. u. u. Cox, Comm rs ioneI
Of Pensions, left last evening tor Baltimore
and will be absent until Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
LIZ. JoHNsroNs PATENT SMOOTHING

best article for domestic use ever fpvented. ~ -
pnnciR,e, and beautiful IN design.
uviu 90 the work Of four common frons With
one-third the fuel, requires no holder never smnts
the cloths, and lnts hner polish on shirts than
and fuel In three months, 'e~0a
Any one dissatisfied may return them within
back. ' ~o.os
For sale at the northeast corner OF Pa. avs,..
naryland, District Of Columbia, and Hlexs "a ria.
~Agents wanted. ..au
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
MULTUM ~ P4RVO. a
OR, TIE ORIGINAL FuRNI-M
NlTCRE AND HOUSE FUR ~
NIsHING EMPORIUM /"
GREEN A. WILLIAMS.


We should scarcely deem # necessary to adver-
tise our extensive assortment of Carpets Furui-
tIre and Housefurnishing c. lds TO the citizens
they have already been very kind in be.towiss
upon ps very liberal share of their patronase,
scknowledgment, and we will promise in The
future: in the past. 10 strive to please n they
b1t :. there eTsat number m saeo Of
Strangers coming in to Washington daily. We
our fellow citizens Of the District and Surround
nn ing e9nntEy to es and examine for themselves
We oniy mention in part the assortment, viz:
Fine Fine WslTIt VAIN, s1d other I PsTior saiiss
other Chamber Suites.
Fine Library, Hall, Dinirg Room, and Chamber
Fine Marble top Centre, Half. aud other rsbIe..
Fine Walnut Extension and other Dining Tables
feather BEDS, Bolsters, and Pillows; Hair. Cotton
and Husk Mattresses, and Bedding Of every de-
Car pets in great varety-Tapestry. Brussels rhrse
Ply, Ingram Dutch Wool Hemp sni Rag
Oleloths Of every variety, from "a, s-4, Cd, 50.
Various ct, les Of Mating, Hearth Bugs, aad Door
Large variety Of Ornamented window Shades AID
hxinss; with AL other Necessary articles in ;he
advertisement nor say that we have better ~ tbsp
bought our goods for cash, ana can sell a. low and
, as good goods ss any Other Furniture establish
Multum in Psrvo.
Aoo Couipete ass rCneHt OF all the
above n 2med goods a our BRANCH UOI SE 10
400 SEVENTH STREET west, between q ana n
streets nerth, in charge of Walter b. Williams
no lo-lm GREEN d WILLIAMS
THOSE ABOUT TO DECLINE HOUSEWIFE.
ing VIII md IT to their advantage to call on
sral advances No charge for storage or cartsge
tate and other property "
81 Sales every morning ar 10 clock.
III. COLEMAN & CO, AuctiOneers.
2c3, corner Penn'a avenue
no Is I'm and lO;n street.
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GENERAL SBERMAN's REPoRr-L

GENERAL SHHRMAN's REPORT.-Lleutena nant
General Shermans report has just been re-
ceived, and Is principally devoted TO the con-
dition OF the Indians. H. repeats the recon-.
mendation OF the Peace Commissioners that
they b. gathered on eseryations, with govern.
ment provided oy law, and looking to a time
IN the future when all Of the Indians shall DE-
reduced 10 the peaceful condition OF shepherds
herders and farmers. 1t is idle for us longer 10
attempt 70 keep the plains in common with
them, for the territory is not susceptible of
clio = settlement with farms like Missouri and
Iowa, and is solely adapted to grazing. Our
or less cattle and horses, which tempt the In.
dian, hungry and 1t may be starving for want
of his accustomed game, and be will steal rather
than starve, and 10 steal he will not hesitate TO
kIll. therefore q JOINT occupancy of the district
of country by these two classes of people with
such opposing interests is a simple impossibil-
ity, and the Indians must yield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
Ihe NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF TIE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WARRINGTON, ID. C.,
Chartered BY Special Act Of Congress, An.
proved Jsly 25, Ie6..
CASH CAPIrAL........ al ooo ooo
OFFtCERS.

z: b. CLARk, PhiladeIphia, President.
Committee.
HkSRY d. COOKE. Washington, Vice Pre.i.
dent.
IMiRsoN W. PKET, Phil.deiphi., secrst.r,
and ActuAry.
rs. TURNER. Washington, Assistant seoretsry
TRASCls @. SMITH, VI. d, Medical Director
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

ne membership lees are SiL dOlsdvs AZ joining
O0f uatch osTtthodts of DevberShtP tctil Be fsT-
StshsdD and one dollar and ten cents On the death
OF eac h member, OF which due notice will be given.
One dollar from each member goes 70 the widow OF
heirs Of the deceased member, and the ten cents
for expenses Of collecting.
hts Company is divided into TEN CLASSES
FoR MEN aud TEN GLASSES FOR WOMEN
Will be adopted. Men and women not allowed
the same classes. Everything 10 done to make
each Glass equal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
LIFE INSURANCE.
5000 for SO Premium
UNpER TIE AUSPICES OF THE
Manhattan Cooperative Belief Association.
THE MANHATTAN CO-oPERArIyE
RELIEF ASSOCIATION
Is CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF NKw
IORk.
OBJECT.

The object OF this Association Is 10 secure CO.
payment within forty days after the death Of =
member, OF rs many dollars ss there are memt Re
In the class u which he OF she belOngs, 70 his
har hal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

The TRIAL or JEFFERSON DAvIs.-Chief
Justice Chase will go 20 Richmond next Mon
day 10 preside al the iall term of the United
States Circuit Court. Sir. jefferson Davis, il
As understood, will appear by counsel, as at
present arranged, unless the Government
~hould make 4 different requirement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

SEWING MACHINE CAsRs.-During this and
the next month several important sewing ma
chine cases will be argued before the Commits.
sioner OF Patents, most Of them being ON appli.
cations for extension OF patents, among which
If one concerning the Wheeler Wilson ma.
chime, the patent for the feeder Of that machins
being about to expire. About fourteen years
since there was great activity among sewing
machine inventors, and a number OF patents
granted which will soon expire and applica-
lions are being made for IN air axfensinn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD,


j.. "A. bAhN Nc, surgeon General CRfted State.
United States Navy, Washington,
ID. W. BLISS, n. D., " ss hingtsn.
TIE advantages offered by thi. Company are.
act Of Con gress, lsSs.
A paid up capital of 81 neo GO
IL offers low rates Of premium
IL furnishes larger Insurance than other COS,
penies for the same money
IL 1s definite and certain In its terms
IL 10 home company In every locality.
Its policies are exempt from attachment
tcies.
Every policy 10 non -forfeitsble.
Policies may be taken which pay 20 the inst
their full amount and return su the premium
that the insurance costs only the decrease on
annual payments.
Policies will be issued that viii pay 10 the
sured during life an annual income Of one-tent-
the amount named in the policy.
No extra rate 10 charged Tor risks upon the lives
Of females
Ii ipsures not TO secure dividends, but st 90 iow
o cost that dividends will be i'm possible.
LOCAL AGENT Is WANTED IN EVERY
COUNTY. and applications from competent par
ties Tor such with suitable endorsements,
shsuld be addressed TO the Companys General
Agents on'y 10 their respective districts
Circulars, PANT phlets. aud full psrtic lars given
en- Application ct the once Of the Company IN this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
TO TIE CITIZENs OF EAST WASHING

Having pu rchased the ttOck and fntsrest of the
Srocery Store OF the East Washington Co opera
tive Union. We will continue the business Al the
old stand No. ass 9TH street east, between q and
i streets Navy Yard, where We would be pleased
20 serve the old customers of the Union and .uch
others as may favor MS With their patronage with
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIIS as cheap as can
tention TO business and fair deslng to win the ia
vor Of all. Goods delivered promptly.
motif HARTLRY co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

INTERNAL RLvENUR-The receipts to-day
from this source were STA, ,s50.62, making the
total amount ior the week ending to-day
81, ,{C5. 1U9 80, and the total ICE the beginnipg
OF the present fiscal year, s57,525 s3l .2s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
6svernm enI Securities,

WARRINGTON, Nov. 81, ls6s.-Jay Cooke 4
20. furnish the following quotations Of Gov
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

THE EPISCOPAL CONVENTION for IN new
diocese of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, As
seribied al Easton, in that State, yesterday. 1t
is reported mere that Rev. Thos. Addison. of
Trinity Church, and Rev. VIM. Pnckuey. of
the Church Of the Ascension, both of This city.
we're among the candidates for Bishop Of the
new diocese, and that the latter was elected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

IMPORTANT HEWs.
U. .. JEWILLB PRBNIUM 0OAPa
are acknoWiedged 20 b.
TIE BEST SOAPS FOE rHB LEAsr Houry
In the market
Tney are made on the Old fashiou plaa bv hoa,.
lns, ana are free from all injurio1s Ohemico,
sdulterations.
The premium ORIRAfAL oOAP,
The NEW YORK CITY SOAP,
The CHEMICAL OLIVE SOAP,
The LAUADRY SOAP,
are brands OF superior quality. and are guarau.
~ 70 Slvs perfect oatisfactton.
ASK YOUR eRoCI8 for a.y Of these and taks
For sale By alI Of Tie Best aRoOIRs IN n.
Aanufsesery, hos. 500 and sos street .orsA
Between eth and sth,
1M-a Mashingto., DO.
n = 4 4 Z
WHL19 IBDoRAvH..
Lu1BA D1 Al lRs.
nave removed - ths corner of
AHW XonK AvuNuR AND BIZ rI aY.r,~.
q; 9'.s ssa'a'' no. AeEsAs's LiSsrss Hsssss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

Patents ExTRNDED.-Hon. Elisha Foote.
Commissioner Of Patents, has granted 10
Charles Parham an extension OF his patent
shuttle carrier for sewing machines, after hear
ing full arguments both for and against the
extension. He has also granted an extens sion
OF the patent tor presser bars for planning ma
chimes to Harvey Snow, after full arguments
in he case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
CLASSES.

h-hal sUus DttWctn inc 0ge6 OF aud b5 yeAr0,
The Ciaeses for women are the same as sboye.
any one that Is found 20 give his her age wrong
viii De expelled, and the moneys paid forfeited 20
the Association. Zach Glass is limited 90 5000
members. Each person pays 50 upon becoming Q
member, and 9 DO each time q member dice be-
.onstns 10 .ss same C.ass ss sac may b o
Uember.
A wswJe, Of o., Gas, cansof bs ass,ss,s ,h5,
dollar II q ygsDIbsr Of another Class dies. Ears
CdSs INDEPkNDKST, sariag 10 o0aAscltOa as.sa
cny otAss.
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n
. EDW. CLARK A. co

- -+' w. n, III 3 tk''>>, II.
T. EDw. CLARK a. CO,
DEALERS IN
LUMBER, WOOD, AND COAL
Nrginia avenue, between 9th and 10Th streets east
Wharf ard Depot foct Of 9Th street east, near O.
3. Navy Yard, Washington, ID. q. no E-Im
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21

ANOTHER SUPERVISOR Secretary NcCuI-
lolh yesterday afternoon confirmed the nomi-
nation of MAJOR James Belger, OF Maryland, 10
ne Supervisor OF Internal Revenue for N.
State of Texas. This nomination was made
yesterday morning and confirmed IN the after
noon. Major Belger was q Quartermaster in the
U MON army during the rebellion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-21
ILLUSTRATION.

Glass a. has 100 male members. man die.
The Association pays over within forty days SIS 90
70 the widow or heirs, and the remaining member
forward within thirty days one dollar and ten cent
each 20 the Association TO reimburse IL. Failinl
10 send this sum, they forfeit 90 the Association s
moneys paid, and the Association supplies q mes
member 70 I'll the place of the retiring one.
Arizona miner., 1868-02-22

A TERRIBLE STATE or AFFAIRS IN TIE SourH-A private letter from citizen of Madison Station, Mississippi, to A friend at the North, paints the following picture of af- fairs in the South What awful crimes the Radicals have to answer for to the people of the country, will be seen by reading the fol- lowing Before the crusade against slavery was made, the people, black and white, oi every section of the country, were happy, in- dustrious and contented with their lot The whole world was tributary 10 us, and the great nations of the world sent their ships to carry home our productions But since Cuff fee has been set free to starye or steal, since the South has been second Jamaica, we have lost position among commercial nations; our ships have changed owners and national ity, and Great Britain, our arch-enemy, but profcssed friend, has, before and during the war, cried out plaintively to the Abolitionists of the North ;" to kill the goose that laid the golden egg in order that she might compete with and break us down in the cotton busi- ness, with her coolic system of labor, which is ten times worse than negro slavery used to be in the South. The writer says:
 The British have us foul on cotton. They have built up their own cotton fields. and ruined ours They are no longer dependent on us for that staple and will never be again. They are smart but what fools we. Co be so hoodwinked by them. People through this regiOn are broke generally. The negroes are stealing cattle, sheep hogs. and killing them Co get something Co eat The planters are all broke. and the negroes can find no employment When turned of. their ra- tions stop and having nothing to bay provisions with, they take Co stealing But that can { last the negroes break from the plantations to the towns and cities Thousands of them are without adequate shelter from the weather and don't know where their next meal will come from. In the towns and cities they huddle to- gether like pigs where. of course, morals and shame are unknown. IL is estimated that in this distric, from 30.000 to 50.000 will perish from hunger. exposure. and Restitution this winter. And next year, what of it! Tax or DO tax, there will be little cotton raised. It will no longer pay Co raise cotton. l doubt if even a bounty of 2i cents pound. instead of tax of that amount. would stimulate production. I. is too late. The goose that laid the golden egg has been stran- gled by British cunning and the day of Ameri- can cotton is past never 10 return. Many white families have let this State for Illinois and other Northwestern States where there are no negroes to steal all that the farm produces. Other fami- lies will follown
Arizona miner., 1868-02-22

ARIzoSA-Mr. H. Hamilton, editor of the San Bernardino (California) Guardian, who has resided here, and knows whereof he speaks, talks as follows of our Territory, its resources and its wants
 There is no doubt whatever that Arizona is rich mineral country. abounding in agricultural resources. with abundance of timber in the noun tains for RI purposes. whether mining. agricul- tural or building. The climate is similar to our own, which has no superior on the earth's sur face, and everything tends to constitute the Ter rtnry one of the richest and most desirable DOT tions of the Pacific coast There l. wanted only an efficient administration of the military affairs of the Territory. which will secure for the peo- pie adequate protection so that they may pursue their enterprises and avOcations without the pres ent risk of life. the destruction of the labor of their hands and the produce of the soil.
 We need not assure our friend of the Arizona MINER that we are friendly to the progress of the Territory-why should it be otherwise' We wish to see it's immense resources developed. and every stream and hillside. and valley. the source of wealth tO an industrious, and enterprising people, enjoying in peace the rewards of their toil This oaH be the case this very year. should be SO now that we may all soon see and enjoy the prosperity of Arizona is wished for by none more earnestly and honestly than by ourselves. We are therefore glad to hear that present pros poets are ha;tering, and that spring will open in Arizona upon as busy ard prosperous pop ulation, as can be found upon this coast"
 Thank you, Mir. Guardian, we have never, for moment, thought you could feel other wise towards us. It is with pleasure we ac- knowledge our obligations to you for the fair candid and hopeful manner in which you have, from time to time, laid before your read CTS, information in regard to this Territory also, for the wise counsel given by you to those whose duty it was to protect life and property here, in order to hasten the devel- opment of the country. When the arrow. flew thickest; when houses and cabins were in flames; when stock was stolen and driven of; when terror, rapine and murder had well nigh extinguished all hope in the breasts o our suffering people, the Guardian, unlike other California papers, stood firmly by us and with words of encouragement and cheer stifFened the back-bones of our citizens, at. tracted attention to us and our country, thu: proving it's sincerity and friendship for us ir the hour when friends were few, and enemies plenty.