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Year: 1865

It is always curious to know how they
do things in the Celestial Empire, the
land Of pig g-tails, little feet and almond
eyes. They are not slow people but
ingenious, foxy, patient, enduring and
industrious; they achieve wonders for
an oriental nation, and a race hampered
by iron conventionalities. The manner
of their coal mining is we'll described in
the appended article from an Anglo
Chinese paper: "The only coal mines
in China of which we have any account
are located about five miles north of
Kub-shan- kan, and not far from the city
of Pekin. The editor Of the Chinese
Mail recently visited these mines, and
makes the following report, which will
be interesting, as showing the manner
in which the Chinese carry on mining
operations at homo: There are but If
teen shafts open, each of their entrances
being enlarged into room, where the
golfers eat and sleep at times, though
more comfortable dwellings, have been
built for overseers and contractors
We engaged miner to show US down
the large shaft, which measured on the
average only A. feet high by feet
wide; it is cased with willow weeds in a
secure manner, and the roof is particu-
larly well guarded. The bottom is lined
with the same to form ladder, up and
down which the miners travel In their
daily labor. This shaft is about $50
feet deep, and the ladder down to the
diggings is, perhaps, 900 feet long The
coal is secured on small wooden sledges,
and drawn, as the miner slowly crawls
up along the narrow and slippery steps,
by strap passing up over his forehead,
each load weighing eighty cattles. One
workman brings up six loads as his days
work The sides Of this shaft showed
the width of the veins Of coal, but the
top and bottom were not dug out. The
whole was very dry, owing probably to
its elevation up the hill; but some shafts
had been abandoned from wet and bad
air, and their mouths closed. The la
borers are hired out by the contractors,
who sell the coal to the dealers from
Pekin and elsewhere it is all carried
away on the backs Of camels or mules,
and it is painful sight to see the un-
wieldy camels coming down the rocky,
uneven roads, bringing their loads OF
coal. 1t is delivered at Pekin at about
three piculs for dollar, and large part
Of the price is for carriage. The coal
is hard, but such examination as the
time afforded, disclosed not vestige of
a stump or leaf to compare with the fos-
sils Of other coal regions; more careful
research will doubtless bring to light
some indications Of this kind, enabling
scientific men to compare the numerous
deposits Of soft and hard coal in this
part Of China with the European coal
measures.
Year: 1865

The great point to be gained, says
q writer on this subject. in order to Sc
cure sleep, is escape from thought, es-
pecially from thai clinging, tenacious,
imperious thought, which in most cases
of wakefulness has possession Of the
mind. I always effect this by the fol-
lowing simple process: Il turn my eye
balls as far to the right or left, or upward
or downward, as can without pain, and
then commence rolling them slowly with
that divergence from a direct line of
vision around in their sockets, and con-
tinue doing this until fall asleep, which
occurs generally within three minutes
always within five at the most. The
immediate effect Of this procedure diff
fers from that Of any other have ever
heard, to procure sleep. 1t not merely
diyerts thought into new channel, but
actually suspendsit. Since have be-
come aware of this, [ have endeavored,
innumerable times, while thus rolling
my eyes, to think upon particular sub
ject, and even upon that which before
kept me awake, but | could not. AS
long as they were moving around, my
mind was blank. IF any one doubts
this, let him try the experiment for him
self. [ wish be would let him pause
just here and make it. | venture to as
sure him that, if he makes it in good
faith in the manner described, the
promise of "a penny for his thoughts, y
or for each of them, while the operation
is in progress, will add very little to his
wealth. Such being its effects, we can
not wonder that it should bring sleep to
nervous and wakeful man. The phil
osopby of the matter is very simple. A
suspension Of thoughts is to the mind
what suspension Of travel or labor is
to a weary body. 1t enjoys the luxury
of rest; the strain upon its faculties are
removed it falls asleep as naturally as
the farmer in his chair after toiling all
day in his fields"
Year: 1865

not be too late yet to produce a favora-
Bile change in your favor. Tell the boys
down in Dixie, if they do not return
soon they will not find a single girl or
widow below conscript age in these parts,
as the watchward now is ",SauUe qui
pent," which means ''Marry who can. P"
Ny principles are unchanged, and [ am
as true to the South as ever. We have
captain boarding with us merely by
way Of protection, who appears to be a
clever fellow for Federal. He takes a
sly glance at me at tie table sometimes,
but Of course [ do not return it. You
know me too we'll for that Let me hear
from you soon, and believe nae, ever


Your loving sister,


MARIE.


P. S. I, Do you think it would be a
violation of my Southern principles to
take an occasional ride for my health
with the captain?' He has such nice
horse and buggy. You know there can
be no possible harm in that


P. S. II, That impertinent fellow act
ually squeezed my hand as he helped me
out Of the buggy this evening. We had
such delightful ride. want you to
come home and protect me, Tom, as !
don't like to live this way much longer


?. S. III, IF ever l should marry a
Yankee, (but you know my principles
too we'll for that, [ would do it merely
as the humble instrument to avenge the
wrongs Of my poor oppressed country
Little peace should he find by day OF
night; thorns should be planted in his
couch; his dreams should be of Helofer-
nus, and my dry goods bill as long as the
Internal Revenue Law.


P.S ", Come home, brother Tom
and take the amnesty oath for two
months or thereabouts. I want to tel
you secret On due consideration
have come to the determination to make
a martyr of myself! Yes, brother Tom
[ am going to marry the captain on pa
triotic principles


"Marie" wont die in the last ditch
not much dunno
Year: 1865

The ANTIDorE FOR PoIsoN,-Dr J.
Edmonds, prominent London physician,
writes as follows to The London Times
II enclose simple, safe and accessible
prescription for the whole range Of acid
corrosive po;sons, which, if promptly
used, will almost invariably save life
Mix two ounces Of powdered chalk or
magnesia, or one ounce Of washing soda.
with a pint of milk and swallow it at one
draught; then tickle the back of the
throat with a feather or finger SO as to
produce vomiting. Afterwards drink
freely of milk and water, and repeat the
vomiting so as to Thoroughly wash out
the stomach. Any quantity of chalk or
magnesia may be taken with safety. but
soda in large quantities is injurious. |
may add, that the narcotics are except
Year: 1865

How to Move Baulky Criminal


The first Sheriff of 10 Daviess County
Illinois, was Capt. Orin Smith, then q
young man. He once got criminal on
bis hands who refused to be taken to the
log Jail, in Old Town He was large
portly fellow, and determined if he went
Smith should literally carry him, and
for this purpose lay down on the landing
fat on his back. Smith tried to per-
suade him for awhile IN his usual coaxing
way, but it had no effect There was
an OK team standing near with log chains
attached, it was ordered into position,
and Smith took hitch with the chain
asound the mans neck, and ordered tho
driver to whip up and haul that man to
jail. The eulprit was not slow to inter
pret the meaning Of the firm and imper-
ative tone OF the Sheriff, neither was he
slow in bounding upon his feet, and
walking off to the calaboose with the
utmost GOODNESS and docility.
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, September II.


The Hersld's Washington special says
the improvement that has taken place in
the health of Wirz during the interval the
court has been adjourned makes it probable
that his trial will be resumed on Monday
morning. The entire quiet that has been
imposed on the prisoner during his late
indisposition has had the effect of causing
him to regard much more hopefully the
issue Of the ordeal he is now undergoing,
and if his previous constant labors in his
cell preparing documents and evidence
that hsve a favorable bearing upon his
case are interdicted in the future, he will
probably have no relapse.


1t is evident in addition to the effect OF
the fearfnl recital that has been processing
from day to day, without single extenu-
ating circumstances being deduced, that
the sleepless nights Wnz has devoted to
his cause, have brought about prostrstion
verging upon insanity.


Unless some new phase is put upon the
trial, its conclusion may be looked for in 8
few days. 1t is but just to ssy, however,
that his unsettled condition Is considered
critical, and he is plainly liable to break
down at any moment and become hope
lessly insane before the termination of his
trial.
Year: 1865

MONTGOMERY, Ala, September Is.
A test vote was taken this morning in
the convention, and it was decided ffty-
eight to thirty. four against repudiation Of
the Confederate state debt.
Year: 1865

No action will be taken by the Execu-
tive Department on the Mississippi
Amended Constitution, recently received,
and all others which may be sent hither
from the South, than to communicate them
to Congress.
Year: 1865

The President is committing nearly all
the sentences of death, in cases of soldiers
toimprisonment of those who have been
in prison several months before the record
of sentence was received by him for his
annroval
Year: 1865

FoRGoT THE KEY.-A high, although
unintentional joke was played on the
managers Of the railway train that ran
out OF Cleveland the other morning.
Soon after the train left Wheaton, q
German woman was seen running out
Of house with colored handkerchief
on broomstick, making very ener-
getic signal to the engineer to stop.
The engineer supposing some serious
danger was ahead, although going at
furious rate, quickly brought the
train to dead stop. The excited wo-
man then rushed up to a window of
one of the cars, and calling to "The-
resa," her daughter, coolly handed in to
her door key, which it seems, that
the young lady, on going to the depot
at Wheaton to take the train, had for
gotten to take with her The vexa-
ton and modification Of the officers
and the merriment OF the passengers
can be imagined.
Year: 1865

We endorse the following from the
Dayton Journol;


ave think it about time for the
State Of Ohio to cease imposing up
on newspapers. Its authorities in
ccssantly call upon the press to pub,
lish, gratuitously, matters for which
the State should pay, We are IN
clinod to the opinion that two millions
and half Of people can better afford
to stand the expense of such things
than one man or firm. We would
like to see an end to State stingi-
ness"


That is all The Journal might
have added that Columbus papers arc
paid for inserting proclamations and
circulars, which papers elsewhere in
the State are asked and expected to
publish gratis; We hope Editors will
pass this around. Springfield Rep,
Year: 1865

nSrIf you ever think Of marrying
a widow. said an anxious parent to
bis heir, select one whose first hus-
band was hung; for that is tho only
way TO prevent her from throwing bis
memory into your face and making
annoying comparisons.
Year: 1865

A HORRIBLE AFFAiR IN OHIo.-The Cleve-
land Leader tells a story of horrible affair
which occurred in Stow township. Ohio. A
wealthy Copperhead farmer, named Graham,
had promised to give 500 to the draft fund
in order to fill the quota of the town, but
afterwards refused topay. The young men
of the district determined to hold him to his
promise, and resolved that company of 20
of them should call on him. They accordingly
mounted and were riding over to his farm,
when at some distance from it. they were
suddenly ordered to halt by Graham, who
heard of their Intentions, and had armed
himself with two revolvers and a double bar.
rele1 rifle. and planted himselfip covert near
Stow Corners. The cavalcade halted, when
Graham fired and brought down one of the
men with q shot iE the eft side. He imme.
dia.ely shot another in tne head killing him
instantly. The young men as they were de-
fenseless, scattered and dashed away Ora


ham approached the man first shot who was
still living. and dispatched him with shot
in his forehead. a surgeon was summoned
by the young men, but Graham stood over
the corpses and would not allow him to come
near, threatening to kill him if he made the
attempt. He declared he would give himself
up to the trustees of the town if they would
come with Il flag of truce and pledge him
protection. Presently, the sheriff of the coun


ty, with a posse, arrived from Akron. but on
their approach, Graham ran, and was cap
tured only after receiving shot IN lis ri i.ht
arm, which completely disabled him He
was then arrested and taken to Akron.
Year: 1865

THE PRIMARY TEsT.-Ws regret with e1'
ceedinc sorrow that the test we advocate
should no. be received with more unanimous
appreciation by those not capable Of taxing 1t.
We rejoice with exceeding JOY that every
Union man is in favor of the test. and we
dvubt not our Executive Committee will make
the test qualification for voters at primary
elections, that tue person Offering his ballot
voted for Lincoln and johnson at the last
Presidential election. This test being unan-
imously opposed-so far rs we have been able
to learn-by the Democratic party, is the
best possible evidence that it is right. No
better evidence of right is needed than the
strong opposition of that element in the body
polite.


1t is time that the principles of party
should actuate individuals to become men,
bers thereof, instead of the spols that may be
gained thereby. We well know that no prin-
ciple in the Union platform has any charm
for these latter. day Comprehend Unionists.-
Such being fact, it is law and they can't
come in except on probation-as voters for
our nominees.
Year: 1865

THE PARrY.-The Tower House May Par
ty, on Wednesday night last, was such as to
give joy and happiness to those who attended,
and fill with regret those who did not. We
candidly confess that we are more grieved
since we heard from there than when we
found ourself SO sick as to be unable to 20
out. Some fifty couple ATTENDED, we form
ed no part of that company, and that's whats
the matter now.
Year: 1865

7-30 LoAN-The astonishingly rapid man.
ner in which this loan is being taken up is Il
matter of surprise, even to its projectors
Our citizens who have even $50, or mere,
for which they have no present use. should
hasten to invest. Those who have treasure
cached can find safer and more profitable
deposit for their money by buying into this
loan than by keeping it hidden. Many
seem ressed with the idea that upon in
vestingi IN this loan their money is sunk un.
til their bonds become due Such is not the
case. There will probably never be a time
that the bonds cannot be sod nj premium
Year: 1865

To the Grand Juay now in session Your COM
mitee, appointed for the purpose of inqnring into
the condition of the books of the county officers
&c. beg leave to make the following report, to wit :
That they have found the books of the County
Clerk and records of the Board of Supervisors in
neat condition. written in a plain hand, easy to be
understood, and kept in business like manner.


The books of the County Treasurer found in
like condition, having the appearance of being kept
by one who is well versed in the of book keep
ing. His new plan of keeping the County Treasu-
rers books is very plain, easily understood, and
recommends itself to our judgment.


Your committee also visited the County Auditor
and Recorders office, and found that order reigned
throughout the department. His books are in
good and neat condition He also has instituted a
reform in his Office, namely that of taking re-
ceipt of every person to whom scrip is issued upon
the delivery of the same. which we heartily ap-
prove. CALEB WATKINS,
myl3 Chairman Committee.
Year: 1865

WASHINGTON QUARTZ MILL.-Last week
we mentioned the weight of the retorted gold
and lis estimated value obtained from twenty
DAYS run of the mill. We now give the weight
Of the bar-ard its assayed value: Weight
456 SS-l00 ounces value as per assay,
s. 81 G4. We have this account from the
assayer's books. Speaking in this connec-
ton last week we find our article mi ght lead
the reader to infer that this company were
operating with new machinery. Such is not
the case. They are at work with imperfect
machinery but are saving their tailings.
Year: 1865

In one of our Eastern towns they passed an
an ordinance fcrbidd,ns taverns to sell liquor
ON the Sabbath to any person except travel
iers. The next Sunday every. man in town
was seen walking about with pormanteau
in one hand and pair Of saddlebags in the
other
Year: 1865

Swiss BELL RiNGERs.-From the manner
this troupe advertises on the outside of
buildings. we doubt not the impression OF our
towns people will be huge. We have no da-
ia by which we can recommend the show,
nor ha.e we any reason to suppose that it
will not average with all that have preceded
it. They exhibit on Monday night.
Year: 1865

A SorTHRoX ; THREAr.-We lately heard n
desperate threat from Il man short of funds. lie
said he would have money-if he had 10 work
for it, If he had threatened to commit highway
robbery or murder he could scarcely have worn
an ASPECT of more ferocious determination. We
could not doubt that he sincerely regarded labor
as the last resort Of "A gentleman beneath his
dignity, and only excusable on the ground Of
ahsolnte necessity.- RepnbLcan.
Year: 1865

DEMOCRAT One who adheres to government
by the people or tavors the extension of the right
Of suffrage to all classes of men Webster.


What do you think of that definition, Mr.. Cop
perhead? lou are either in favor of negro sul-
trage or false to your name. Which is it ?
Dayton Sentinel
Year: 1865

I regret your declining my invitation,
and the unfriendly spirit manifested in
your note. If you knew the feeling in
Washington, at the War Department, il
regard to your agreement with Johnston,
you would appreciate the motive Of my
dispatch to which you refer. Permit me
to assure you Of my kind feeling toward
you, personally, and my high admiration
for your services.
Year: 1865

THE latest whim Of fashion in Europe is
for ladies to increase the hight of the fore
head by artificial means. The foreign
papers have plenteous supply OF advert.
isements OF waters for the purpose OF de-
sroying the hair on the forehead at once
and forever.
Year: 1865

N The Dispatch says we are op-
posed to the equality of taxation"
Not at all, we are decidedly in favor
of it, on this wise: Certain Copper
heads in Gallipolis, the editor of the
Dispatch particularly, for the first
three years of the war, repeatedly
asserted that "greenbacks" and Gov
ernment bonds, would not be worth
a dollar bushel in six months there
after, and advised all their political
friends to steer clear of all such
worthless stuff. They carefully OBJ
served the advice, and not man in
vested dollar. The friends of the
Government did lend their money at
a time when 1t was of the utmost
value.


Now, that the Copperheads above
alluded to, find their prophecies all
false, we think the only way they
can be placed on an equality with men
who by their money have saved the
nation, is to allow them theexquisite
pleasure of contributing their share
to the taxes imposed by the State or
county. They had an opportunity
to invest in these bonds, but not lik-
ing the security declined the Offer
Have they any just cause of com
plant? If they could not trust the
Government with their money, have
they right TO find fault with those
who did? If they refused to help
loyal men bear the burden of Gov
ernment taxation, can they justly
censure that Government for protect
ing its friends2 Yes gentlemen we
are in favor of equality Of taration.
Are you?
Year: 1865

Time was when the Democracy had
a principal show to exhibit their
''time honored principles" but in
the last five eventful years it has so
far dwindled away, as to leave but a
few side shows, which have been re-
sorted to N order to divert the at
tention of the people from copper
headism and treason.


The first of these side shows is
NEGRO suffrage" They are terri
bly, anxious to have this an issue, for
getting that it is one of those ques-
tions that cannot be made a party
question, and even if it could be il
really is a question of no magnitude,
of no particular interest to the peo-
pie of the State. Why? Answer.
There are over four hundred thou
sand white voters in the State If
the elective franchise were extended
to the negroes, it would confer the
right of suffrage on about five thou
sand adult colored men.


This five Thousand would be still
further diminished by the fact that
Judge Wood, Democratic Chiei
Judge of the Supreme Court, some
wears since, decided and delivered
the opinion of the court, that the
Year: 1865

Va Hope for the AnIicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. J. C.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char.
latanism it is boon to the suffering to point out


to them where they are sure of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the care of the sklful
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
are 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.
Year: 1865

SEcRATARY SEwARD's FAcE.-Mr Seward
took off the complicated and inconvenient
apparatus of steel and gutta percha which
was used to hold together his fractured jaw.
bone, and now wears simple india rubber
bandage on the outside of the face only. The
gland in the cheek which was severed by
Payne's knife has not yet wholly recovered,
and there is still much inflammation about
the wound. A great scar on the right side
of his face still shows the desperate nature Of
the cut received from that assassin 1t looks
as if the entire cheek had been amputated
and fitted on again. The mouth is also much
distorted. as aresult Of the wounds, the right
corner Of it being raised an inch above Its
proper line. No former acquaintance would
recognize the venerable statesman, SO much
is his eountenance changed by the dreadful
injuries.


The above contains sound reasons for vot-
ing the Democratic ticket.
Year: 1865

NEW YoRK, August %.
A coroners inquest in the matter of the
Long Island Railroad collision is going on
at Jamaica. The testimony is somewhat
conflicting, but most of it is to the effect
that the collision was entirely owing to the
inexeusable neglect and csrelessness on the
part of the railroad employees.
Year: 1865

We have received from our correspondents large lists
Of casualties In the Second and Third divisions Second
corps which, for want Of space have been unable to
publish For the convenience Of friends Of missing sol
dcIs OF the Second corps have placed these lists in
the hands Of the executive officer Of the Howard street
soldiers Home, who will doubtless extend all facilities
for their exam nation
Year: 1865

have yrannized for the last two years Give
military government and protection at the polls until
we can elect new civil officers and shall be satished
but II those who have heretofore enslaved be allowed
70 remain over us, all devotion TO u constitutional
Union and all our sacrifices Ia vain Give entire
freedom through the constitutional mode Of the ballot
box, give us abject slavery No more Of Davis,
more Of Vance We speak not for oursef but for the
people OF North Carolina, and appeal to the Union
armies and the national authorities 70 US
Year: 1865

on John Brown said


Who would seek to dull the sword OF
justice in favor Of him whose crime connects
with all that is most abhorrent TO humanity,
the violation of every obligation to the social
compact, the laws, the constitution, the re-
quirements of public virtue and personal
honor :"