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Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31
LETTER FROM SPEAKER COL FAX.
He Declines to be Candidate for Gov
ernor-The Policy Congress will Pur-
sue.

The following letter from Speaker COL
fax to j. 5. Harvey, Esq, of Indianapolis,
is published in the Indianapolis journal
of Saturday:
Although | do not believe in declining
nominations before they are rendered and
have not announced myself as a candidate
for any Office whatever, yet frank reply
is due to your inquiry relative to the
gubernatorial nomination, and the more
so because the Republican county conven-
tions are now being held. When my name
was frst suggested for it, happened to
be in Evansville; and, in response to an
inquiry on the subject by Colonel Foster,
of the Evansville journal. replied, as he
afterward published. that was not, and
could not be a candidate for Governor.
Ny fellow members have honored me with
an election as their Speaker, the term
Of which Office does not expire until
March 4, 1869, and, since that election, |
declined remunerative business offer, be-
cause principle and duty required me to
serve out the full term of the Office whose
obligations and responsibilities / had ac-
cepted. 1t would be, therefore, both un-
just and impossible to change the determi-
nation thus publicly announced.
The hopeful boasting Of our opponents
is by no means new. When the Thirty
eighth Congress adjourned its first session,
in the summer of 1864, our enemies we're
more sanguine than than they now profess
to be. As We bade them good bye here,
they predicted a most sweeping victory at
the polls; and, at the Chicago Convention,
this confidence was most arrogantly and
exultingly expressed. Their rejoicing de-
clarations that Mr.. Lincoln would have to
flee from Washington the ensuing March,
in "Scotch cap &C., can not be forgot
ten by any Indianian who heard them
With the increased taxation, compelled by
the protraction Of the war, and the draft
law in operation as a military necessity,
all over the land during the canvass, the
people turned their boastngs into grief
and in spite Of the prejudices these acts
invoked against US, We won the most over
whelming victory ever known at a contes-
ted Presidential election.
In the summer flS66, when tho Thirty
ninth Congress adjourned its first session,
our opponents, encouraged by the apostacy
of tho Administration which turned its
whs'' power against the party that had
conferred it, were no less sanguino aud
boasiinl than they had been two years be-
fore; but again the people overwhelmed
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31
Reputation and Character.

a good reputation is very desirable, but
substantial character is vastly more so.
| wrote the above paragraph as l often
write single sentences, with no other
thought than to add one more aphorism tc
the paragraphic literature; bu. on reilec-
ton, was sure it was not sufficiently un.
ambiguous to be of much practical value
With many persons the two words, repu-
tatiou and character, are used interchang.
ably, as though they were synonymous. 4
q eater pathological blunder could scarce.
ly be committed These words are as
distinctly independent of each other
as any in the language, and it is important
that We sease to blunder in regard to
them.
Reputation is the estimate placed up
on a person by others, and is seldom, il
ever, entirely just, for the reason that
our means OF judging of others is par
tial and superficial, hence imperfect We
say Of a young man, he is honest, be-
cause We have not known him to violate
the rights OF others; of another, he is a
knave, because he is proven guilty OF
theft or a violation of his obligations,
while you cannot be sure but if the
circumstances were reversed, the first
would prove the greater rogue Of the two,
Were their hearts transparent, aud their
motives written legibly upon their faces,
we could judge with considerable degree
of accuracy of the merits Of those around
US. As it is, we are much more often
wrong than right in our estimate of even
our neighbors. Fortunately men lean to
the charitable side, as a rule, still the bes,
of us are sometimes guilty Of rash
judgment.
We have shown that it is exceedingly
difficult for one to form an accurate esti-
mate of another; still there's a rule which
is sufficiently accurate for most practical
purposes. 1t is this: The opinion en-
iertaiucd of others by an individual, is
based upon u knowledge Of him or her
self, and by that he or she should be esti-
mated. He who prates loudest Of rogucs
is never free from the society of one.
She who has no confidence in the vir-
tue Of others of her sex, may Justly
be regarded as totally wanting in that
most sublime quality of woman. In a
word, they who do not believe in others are
not to be trusted under any circumstances
Character is an inherent attribute or
quality Of the human soul, an original ele-
nent of the individual; or, rather, it is
the individual proper, giving him all the
distinctive individuality he can possess.
We inherit our character from our pa
rents, and the proverb, "Blood will tell, !"
simply means that the child who inherits
good qualities will show them as he grows
up. This is the rule, but there are ex-
ceptions. Circumstances have much to do
with the formation, or rather development
of character; SO much, that while some
start with Zine pauimony in the way
Of good elemental conditions, aud through
proligacy Of opportunities bring up in
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31
Children AsIeep and Awake.

How wonderfully similar are all children
to one another when asleep. The same
rounded, half formed features, the sans
gently closed eyelids, the same slightly
parted mouth, are common alike to high
and low, to good and bad, before passion
or education has begun to draw those
harder and more. decided lines which sleep
can not oblterate, snd which only pass
away when once the first calm look OF
death is gone and dust returns to dust
No such lines mar or alter the faeosof a
sleeping child, or give clue TO the daily
history of the soul within. Look from
young Seymour the lord, to.young Dick
son the shepherd boy. Look at the menda.
cious and ferce-tempered Johnny, destined
to break your heart and ruin you, lying
with his arm round the neck Of his gentle,
high -soued George. They are all very
nearly alike. But awake them; see how
the soul, still on its guard, betrays the
truth in eye, in mouth, even in gesture.
Well was the wise Mrs. Chisholm accus-
toned to say that the time to judge Of a
girls character was when she was first
awake. Can not we conceive Of these
four ideal children, but they would betray
something to n close observer as their con.
sciousness Of the real world returned to
them? Would not the little nobleman
have a calm look upon lis face-a look
careless, because he had never known
care? Would some signs of wehriness and
dissatisfaction show themselves on the
face of the shepherd boy, when lie FIRST
found that his pleasant dreams Of tho
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31

them al the polls, as they will once more
in 1868, if by our unity aud energy We
prove that we desire aud deserve success.
Congress will again prove iisclf worthy
Of tho confidence loyal and patriotic
people have 30 long reposed In H. We
shall fearlosely face and settle oil tho
financial questions growing out of tho
enormous cost Of tho Democratic rebellion.
OF course | DO not attempt 20 predict, nj
this early period Of tho session, oil tho do.
tails Of IT, legislation; bat, speaking only
~ one member Of tho House, | have 40
doubt that Congress will refuse 20 unwisc
~ burden the people with attempts 20 pay
of the national debt by excessive taxalioni
that II will stop tho contraction policy
arec.w1to, as7t wns, on tho urgent np,
peal of tho Secretary OF tho Treasury
but which has 20 paraly yxod business, with
out reducing the gold premium or bring.
ing the conniry nearer 10 specie ruymontei
it will not consent that 80 largo an amount
Of gold ehall be usolessly boarded up In
the Treasury vaults. whom IL might be mp.
piled more proillably aud wirely 10 the
reduction Of the interest on tho national
debt: 10 will retFenoh Government ex.
pebdltales, IN every branch of the terslce
-ermy, navy, civil, &e.-always except.
ing the sacred debt OF pensions 10 our
disabled soldiers, aud sailors, and tho
families of our fallen defenders; Il will
compel the collection of our revenue by
the officers Of this administration, thus
placing scores of millions per year In the
Treasury, which afe now worse than lost
II will reduce taxation largely, and relieve
our struggling industries, as we'll as tax
payers generally, from every possible
burden, consisieut with the mainthinance
of our national honor; aud | have the
fullest faith that il will agree upon a just
aud acceptable financial policy upon all
Otler questions, that will neither dishonoI
the Republic, impair lis credit, nor wrong
creditor or citizen. Besides this, il will
embody aud speak the national voice on
the fullest protection aud vindication OF
the rights OF every American citizen, ma
live bora or naiurallzed, at home Oh
abroad.
The staple argument Of our opponents
is TO be the charge of "negro supremacy
They will seek by this to darkeu counsel
and TO invoke aud excite prejudice. But
the issue is too plain and palpable for them
to mystily or misrepresent Ihey demand
that the men Of the South, who used the
power OF their State governments to or.
ganize the Coniederacy. TO involve the
country IN long and bloody war. to hur
the armies of the rebellion against the de-
lenders ofth Union, and to carry anguish
and dcsolation to million hearth. stones
shall be reinstalled in supreme aud undis-
puted power in the governments Of these
States, and 'ce demand that they shalt moi
be. but that loyal men shall rule the State.
that loyal sacrifices saved. On this issue,
TO use the language of our lamented
Chief, 1--WE invoke the considerate judg-
ment of mankind, and the gracious favor
OF Almighty God. Yours, truly,
SCHUYLER CoLFAX.
j. S. HARVEY, ESQ, indianapolis, Ind.
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31
[WHOLE NO. 3ls,

cake and Of tho Rne new clothes we're up-
real, but that the bleak, wild morning.
the hard, cold boot to bc thrust on stock.
inpcss feet, and the poor dry bread, were
NEST unmisiakably realY while Johny will
wake with scowl, and Goorgio with q
amile
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31

India, my boy said an Irishmsa TO.
friend on his arrival a, Calcutsa, rs jist
the finest climate under the sun, but lot
Of young fellows come out heSe, and they
dbrink aud they eat, and they dhrink aud
they die; and then they write home to-
their friends pack ofliesy aud says it's
the climate as has killed them"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31

A Kentuckian who had. after . pro-
tracted courtship. made up bis mind TO
propose TO a young lady, carried his rese-
luton iub effect The ladys with come
hesitation. replied: IL am partially es.
gagged, but muihcr wants TO marry"
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31

measures most for tho interest Of his
country; digniled and sensible In his
department: brave, liberal and just In
his political conduct, aud both a man Of
integrity and statesman Of ability.
Added TO this ho has always been politl.
cally consistent and always right--two cir.
cumstanccs rarely TO be found In tho his.
tory ofa prominent man.
Tho prime object Of Mr. Julian, In his
Congressional aud political life, has been
10 do something which would benefit his
follow oountrymen. In his efforts aud
measures, at different times, ho has boon
thought too iaAt or In tho wrong; but time
has ever verified tho correctness OF his
position. In consequence Of this, tho
people throughout Indiana and the
Northwest are rapidly losing oil prejudice
against him, and cordially coming over
aud supporting him. Hundreds Of men
here who have heretofore entertained hon.
cat prejudice against him, aro now his
warmest ffonds aud we'll wishora, and arc
looking 20 the results Of tho coming noml'
mating election In tho 9TH District with
great anxiety. They believe. also, that In
order 20 secure tho State ticket, Mr, J..
must be placed In the field aud have undor
bis control tho political affairs of his new
aud old Congressional Districts. There ls
no denying the fact that he has II IN his
power, M an influential Unlon man, to
defeat or elect the Republican, State ticket
at the coming October election.
"dREESBAoKs."
As both parties in the West are pretty
much alike in their views In reference TO
the issue of more "greenbacks, tho bust.
ness people of this city are anticipating
the coming Spriug, brisk trade aud pleu-
ty of money. Whatever doubts there
may exist in reference to the propriety of
such measure, all agree that little more
money would be very acceptable and cause
much more agreeable times. Money is
scarce aud taxes high, aud in order 10 Oh.
tain the means TO pay off the public debt.
which was created when paper was much
more deprecated than at present, cheap
money should still continue to be circn-
lated, aud the volume kept pretty we'll
enlarged.
A IS an indication Of the improvement Of
the times, We will state that two of the
leading financial institutions of this city
have no applications at present before
them by persons who desire to borrow
money. All branches OF trade are i'm.
proving, and many are doing large bus
iness. With soothing, Strengthening
financial policy, the business men OF Iu-
diana will soon work out, and place their
pecuniary affairs on an entirely satisiac-
tory basis.
SENATORIAL ELEcTon.
=. Judge f. y. Martindale, Of the law
frm of o. F. Morton, Martndae & 'rark-
ington, will, in all probability, be select
ed as one Of the Presidential Electors at
Large for the State of Indiana. The
Judge is in every way competent for that
responsible position. He is a forci5le
public speaker, gentleman Of great pop.
ularity, politically sound, and one who
possesses the necessary means to carry
successfully through a Presidential cam
paign. We should feel like congratula.
ting ourself aud party very much If the
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31

A woman's tears soften naS's heart
her batteries hls head,
Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1865-1872, 1868-01-31
LETTER FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

IuoFfespondence Of The AmerIoan.
Cbpperhead sympathy for Soldiers VhaI
n Nouns Union State C5nrsatioa---
Preparations for Large Croicd- Can
didates- Baker and CamJack- General
Kimbail--MJor GruLJs - C5ngrcssioaoI
Poiu'cs.- Ne. Julians Nomination Con.
es,fcd-G Greenbacks- Easy Times-Judg,
Marti"daie for Eiector al Large, dc.
ti INDIANAPOLIS, JAN. rs, 1868.
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
scene in a Railway Train.

The Knoxville Tenn. Press and Herald
of Nov. Sd has the following:
The train from Bristol to Knoxville yester
day was speeding on its western way Joyous
ly. At Greenville it was reinforced by
couple-gentleman and lady, man and wife
evidently of good degree, though somewhat
tatigued by a rude, jelting mail hack ride
from the mountains of Western North Caro-
lima. The liege lord. yet in the activity of
life, had nothing in his appearance or de-
meanor to attract any other notice than that
usually accorded to gentleman. The lady
and she was evidently lady in the true
sense-while apparently. rejoicing in the
very exuberance Of health to discerning and
lnexperienced eyes, was manifestly not well
at ease with herself after her rough noun tain
iide. She certainly took no pains to affect
the Grecian Bendn 81 rsst,4ss sff g ssas
- All aboard r. cried Henry Lyle. ClaDg,
Gang goes the bell i; toot, toot, the whistle,
and away goes the train. @Rzs
NOW IN that carve mean the car in which
our couple are Eseated--were all manner Of
foik, the grandpa, the grandma, the pa, the
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
FEMALE MONTHLY PILLS.

DR.. PERRAULT is the only agent in California
for DR.. BOTS Female Monthly Pills Their
immense sale has established their reputation as
female remedy, unapproached, and far in advance
of every other remedy for suppressons and irregu-
arities and every other obstruction in females On
the receipt of five dollars, these Pills will be sent
by mail express to any part of the world secure
from curiosity or damage.
Persons at distance can be cured at home by
addressing a letter to DR.. PERRAULT, corner of
Sacrament" and Montgomery streets, Rooms 9, 10.
and II, or Box 979, Post Office, San Francisco.
stating the case minutely as possible general
habits of living, occupation, etc
All communications confidential. dl4:1y
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
To Females.

When female is in trouble or afflicted with dis
I ease, weakness of the back and limbs, pain in
the head, dimness of sight, loss of muscular power,
palpation of the heart, irritability,
extreme urinary difficulties, arrangement of digest
i've functions, general debility vaginitis, all dis
OF the womb, hysteria, sterility and all other
diseases peculiar to females she should go write
at once to the celebrated female DOCTOR w. X. Do
herty, at his Medical Institute, and consult him
about her troubles and disease. The Doctor is
effccting more cures than any other physician in
the State of California. Let false delicacy PIE
vent you, but apply Immediately and save yourself
from painful suffering and premature DEATH. The
Doctors Offices arranged that he can be con
suited without fear of observation.
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
FRENCH MEDICAL OFFICE.
JULIEN PERRAULT. Doctor

nR. JULIEN PERRAULT, Doctor Of
4 Medicine of the Faculty Of Paris, Graduate of
the University Queens College, and Physician of
the st. John Baptist Society OF San Francisco.
DIR. PERRAULT has pleasure to inform pa-
tients, and others seeking confidential medical ads
vice. that he can be consulted daily, at his office,
Armory Hall Building, Northeast corner Mont
gomery and Sacramento streets, San Francisco,
Rooms Nos. g. 10, L first foor up stairs entrance
on either Montgomery or Sacramento streets.
DIR. PERRAULT'S studies have been almost
exclusively devoted to the of the various forms
of Nervous and Physical Debility, the results of
Injurious habits acquired in youth, which usually
terminate in impotence sterility, and permanent
ly induce all the concomitants of old age. Where
a secret infrmity exists involving the happiness of
life and that of others, reason and morality dics
tate thetneeessty of its removal for ii is facs
that premature decline of the vigor of manhoeds
matrimonial unhappiness compulsory single lfe5
etc have their in causes the germ of which
is planted in early life, and the bitter fruit tasted
long afterwards patients laboring under this COM
plant will complain of one of the following
symptoms: Nocturnal Emissions, Pains in the
Back and Head, Weakness of Memory and Sight
Discharge from the Urethra going to stool or
making water, the Intellectual Faculties are
Weakened, Loss of Memory ensues, Ideas are
clouded, and there is dsincnaton to attend to
business, even to reading, writing or the society
of friends, etc. The patient will probably complain
weakened and sleep disturbed by dreams, mel
aneholy, signing, palpitations, Paintings, coughs
and slow fever; while some have external rheu-
matte pains and numbness of the body some Of
the most common symptoms pimples in the face
and aching in different parts of the body.
Patients suffering from this disease should apply
Immediately to DR.. PERRAULT, either in person
or by letter, as he win guarantee of Seminal
Emissions and Impotence in six eight weeks.
Patients suffering from Venereal diseases in any
stage, Gonorrhea, elect, Structures, Bubo Ulcers,
Cutaneous Erupions, etc, will be treated
fully; all Syphiitic ard Mercurial Taints entirely
removed from the system.
! DIR. PERRAULT'S Diplomas are in his Office
where patients can see for themselves that they are
under the care of regularly educated practitioner
Patients suffering under Chronic diseases can call
and examine for themselves We invite investiga-
| tion; claim not to know everything, nor to cure
| everybody; but do claim that in all cases taken
under treatment we fulfill our promises. We par
ticularly request those who have tried this boased
doctor and that advertised physician till worn out
and discouraged to call upon
Low CHARGES AND QUICK CURES.
Ladies suffering from any complaint incidental
to their sex consult the Doctor with the assur-
ance of relief.
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
-l-A[-ll lIaasa..LAs.%aL !. I : {.

o,a hut sbefter than ali. Something 1essthan
a dozen of those unpiucked blossoms of
maidenE,eod with whom the realities OF mat
rimony we're as the arena of the fates. Not
a few rnustached young products of the
tailor and the barber were around to catch
the fraarance of the blossoms aforesaid
Pie train sped oh-ourcouple rested costly
together in. their double seat. The rough
ride from AshevilIe for the nonce was forgot
ten. Alas, H. was only forgotten to give
place to present misery What can 1t meant
The conductor is Called and Henry Lyle,
always prompt to relieve the distressed. rs on
shaud. Being man of quick perception, and
sblest withaI with some Experience in matters
matrimonial, q shps, private interview de-
termined the course Of treatment. 30 s&iFfah
IAN the gentlemen will please move to the
forward car" was the gentle edict.
Whats the matter?o is anything wrong?"
cried the maidens: 2 @s-A AsAa " sAlsAAs
A shake of the head, tand few terrific
frowns from motherly dame awed them
into silence =
why ali this, Mr.. Conductor q, deferen-
entially exclaimed they Of the moustache and
g Id chain. - ~ fJssfl A
.'All the gentleman forward at once ~
persisted Henry.
Yes, gp on, rlght now, crled she OF the
cap striags Dout be s.oppn' but 90
right along Big things are going ON herelv
Apdthe5 did 70 orward, without knowing
Why's A. blanket was hung up over the
glass door of the ear Henry Lyle was
hunting d doctor az every wood yardi The
b. nished males were not readnitted to- that
clri The young ladies' didn't get out of
that carl " *y*
When the cars got to K loxyille, Henry
was embarrassed to find a passenger aboard
for whom he had no ticket.
It's a boy-and they call him Henry Lyle.
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
From F. Dewitt, Merchant.

To THE PuBLIc.-I had bad cough for long
time. A friend urged me to get a bottle of ..Hen-
ley's Royal Balsam." He said it cured him. /
got bottle, and sure enough it had splendid eff
feet It dried the cough up in short time
hereby recommend 1t to the public. f. DEWITT.
L. GROSS, Sole Proprietor, Portland, Oregon.
For sale by L. Wellendorf, Shasta. T39.
The Shasta courier., 1868-12-12
EN- ES! EYES.
49,
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DR.. E. H. PARDEE,
OCCULIsT AND AURIsT

A fTER aprotraeted blindness of more than five
IA years, DR.. Pardee has made himself thoroughly
and scientifically acquainted with all diseases of
the Eye and is now practising with a success not
surpassed in the United States
All operations performed, such strsbismus, or
cross eye, Cateraet by linear extraction, Depression
or Absorption, Pterygium, feshy membrane
growing over the eye, Reduction of Staphyloma, OF
bulging out of the eye, Artificial Pupil, Fistula
Laehrymais, or closing of the tear passage, and all
deformities of the Lids, etc. etc.
Artificial eyes inserted without the least pain,
and possessing all the movements and brilliancy of
the real eye. large assortment constantly on
hand for sale at reasonable prices. The Doctors
Eye bath for the treatment and cure of all nervous
disorders is used all over this coast.
Thankful to those ply sicians who have sent him
cases for operations and hopes that his universal
success will warrant continuance of their conf
dence. His celebrity operator is eo-extensive
with his success; as patients are presenting them
selves for treatment and operations from New York
and Boston almost monthly.
Many patients can be seen at the Doctors office
daily, in different stages of recovery.
Office: 737 CLAY STREET, opposite the Plaza,
San Francisco. my9