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Year: 1865

County LISE.-The County Surveyor of
Butte county has just returned from Surveying
the line between Butte and Plumas counties.
By an Act of the Legislature defining the
position of the line, the initial point for start
ing is at the Buckeye House on the line between
Butte and Yuba counties, thence 10 a right
line crossing the southern portion of Walkers
Plains aud Feather river to the summit Of the
dividing ridge, dividing the waters of the West
Branch from main Feather river. The line is
well marked and defined from the Buckeye
House TO a monument, set marked and de-
scribed on the southern portion of Walkers
Plains. The line runs about three eighibs Of
a mile above the Mountain Spring House on
the ridge south Of Middle Fork OF Feather
river, and also three-eighths of n mile below
Cascade Valley. The greater portion Of Cas-
cade Valley precinct is in Plumas county
The line crosses The ridge south of Sou h Fork
of Feather river about ore mile and three
quarters above Mooresville, and about fifteen
rods below Cascade saw mill
Year: 1865

PEACE The Springfield Republican
(Rep insists that the generous guaranty
Of Gen. Grant to Gen. Leo and his ar,ny
should be respected in it's widest spirit and
meaning even to the extent of protection
from civil prosecution. 1t says: ''Let jeff
Davis run away; and for the rest, substan-
italy. we shall be as ready to forget and
forgive as they will be to have US, and "a
accept our grace. Their own disposition
to forget the past. and to aid in the restora.
ton of peace and the rehabilitation of the
Union on its new and broader and firmer
footing, will be the measure of our conduct
towards them. Ugliness, stubbornness,
misunderstanding will drive US into measures
Of disfranchisement, expatration, possibly
more direct punishment; sullenness will
simply keep them in ignoble retirement and
forgetiulness; but cheerful and hearty
acquiescence in things as they are, and are
to be. will be warmly met and responded
to. All disposition for revenge, all desire
foI even abstract justice, fades rapidly away
in the presence Of peace, and the disposi
tion to accept it in spirit and in fact"
Year: 1865

The Paris correspondent Of the London
Post writes The Partisan despotic rulers
of fashion have solemnly declared that the
female dress Of the empire shall be brought
into full fashion this summer. Already
the shops and saloons Of the more advanced
in modes discover the queer looking little
half hat bonnets Of the days Of Napoleon l.,
and there are dresses to be seen With very,
very low wastes, which will reveal moro
than we have seen Of the lsdies for many
years in society. ~e
Year: 1865

Among other fallacies dissipated


by this war is the one which assumed
that to Southern ladies belonged q
species of letters patent for dignity
and the proprieties of behavior. But
the facts prove them to be, after all


wtak-minded sisters, no better than
their sex elsewhere, but, on the con-
trary, somewhat more inclined to in
science, peevishness, and an insul-
ting manner and bearing toward
those they please to call Yankees
which is, in fact, the highest tribute
they could pay to the chfvalry and
good temper of the Northern man,
who can exercise forbearance and
make allowance even to those who
have done al IN their power to ruin
the nation. Even in Richmond,
where the elemency of the conqueror
has struck the inhabitants with won
der, ladies can be met upon the
streets who render their sour, sharp
features still more repellant by
turning up Of the nose, and taunt-
ing protrusion of the under lip, sup
posed to be expressive of scorn. If
you, out of ordinary etiquette, take
the trouble to give them the inside
of the pavement, they draw their
skirts (sadly innocent of soap and
water together, to avoid contamina-
tion by contact with you, and march
past like a female supernumerary at
a country theatre. 1t is laughable
at the same time that it is pitiable.
Year: 1865

ADvKRTIsE.-We claim that the
judicious advertiser realizes more
profit from his investment in the
columns of a well conducted news.
paper than from any similar amount
OF money expended in any way what
ever.


The merchant pays an agent 8
thousand dollars year to travel over
district of country frequently less
than hundred miles square, to sell
his goods; less than half that sum
expended by 8 merchant who knows
how to get up an advertisement will
sell him, to ssv the least, as many
goods, and he will save his money.
We claim thst our assertion will
hold with respect to wholesale mer.
chants, but is specially applicable to
retail merchants. Take our town,
and without reference to advertise
ment promising, gifts, &c, with
every purchase, let every merchant
ask himself why it is that strangers
can come and sell out stock Of reg
ular trade goods in q few weeks or
months right under the noses of our
own established merchants? 1t is
certainly not from their peculiarly
affable manners; our own merchants
cannot be excelled in that. 1t is not
because their goods are the best in
the market; our own are as good and
often better.


The simple key to the matter is,
they advertise, and they know how
to do it. They don't hold a few
dollars in their hands and look at it
lovingly. and wonder if they'll get
their money back again if they pay
it out for an advertisement. They
advertise their speeialties; people 90
to look at them and buy them as
something nowhere else to be found,
and are surprised afterwards to find
that every merchant in the city has
plenty of the very same, yet they
didn't know it. &ff! there's the rub.
These same strangers, in a business
run of three or six months, have
paid to this office more money than
any three of our regular advertisers
did in a year, and counted it the best
investment they could make. They
sold goods proportionately.


Some merchants like other people
follow the beaten track of their an
cestors, who made snug little for
tunes of twenty or thirty thousand
dollars, and they never advertised.
Mercy on their ssingy souls. We
can tell such people that there are
plenty of men that have made their
two or three hundred thousand dol
lars with half the toll of these ron
advertisers and have retired to enjoy
it, and in making their money they
have spent more money in adverti-
sing than three generations of these
non advertisers in a life long effort
have been able to accumulate. Live
and let live"


We think that facts gathered from
business men who have tested the
virtue of judicious advertising to the
fullest extent, will bear us out in.
saying that no class of men render a
larger return for the patronage they
receive than the newspaper pub
lishers.- Wheeling Lntelligeneer.
Year: 1865

excusable than against any other.
All that we urge is, that if the public
conviction does not justify the law
that Furnishes treason with death the
law shall be changed. If it is to be
unchanged, it is not necessary for
the vindication of the law that all
convicted traitors shall be hung; but
it is surely necessary for the purpose
of the law that all shall not escape.
Weekly.
Year: 1865

1- When the news of Lees sur
render was received n Murfreesboro,
Tenn, the individual who tore down
the Stars and Stripes and hoisted the
rebel flag in that town, was ''persua-
ded" by the Provost Marshal to raise
the old flag on the Court House dome,
and afterwards to remain on the dome
for half an hour, that the public
might view this act of "retributive
Justice" Fhe whole town turned
out to enjoy the spectacle.
Year: 1865

the darkness deepened into gloom the contrast In the
appearance Of these and halls to day and the
blaze OF light and OF merry voices with which
they filed the day OF the last reception given by
the President and Mrs. Lincoln, IN keeping with the
changed feelings OF the people Thel III oyousncss
and exultation all Is gloom and grief The crowd
moved on through the blue into the grand east
room where lay state the remains Of Abraham Lincoln.
THE GUARD OF HONOR ATTEND THE COFFIN.
guard Of honor composed Of Major General Hitch
|cock, Brgadier General Eaton and about twenty five
other officers OF all grades representing all branches OF
the military and naval service all In full Dress
ION duty In the room General Hitchcock stood at the
head and General Eaton at the foot Of the coffin.
The other officers directed the Of the people
Upon approaching the catafaque the separated
proceeding singy either side along the raised plat
form which constituted the base Of the cataalque
ing from the foot tho head Of the coffin, and each
lingering for only second 10 look for q last time on
those loved features Many wept audbly and much


genuine emotion exhibited The crowd then passed
the length Of the East Room and their
exit through the third window from the northeastern
corner Of the mansion from which temporary bridge
1draped In mourning, had been made the in
y 1front Of the building


THE ROOM


was heavily draped in mourning the cornices and mir





mirrors with white Grape and black Grape curtains
Xhung each window The cataalque covered with
CLOTH the inside Of tho top being uted with white
ssilk


4 THE COFFIN


covered with black cloth, heavily frngcd with silver
with four silver medallions each ode, in which


set tho handles The upper thir60 - ne coffin, lined


with rich white satin, thrown back as to reveal
4 the head and bust Upon the foot Of the coffin
placed magnificent anchor composed Of flowers, which


forwarded for this purpose by Charles A. steson Of


tho Asor House, and placed upon the coffin to-day By
sE. s. Spery, Of New Haven, Connecticut Upon the
middle was boquet OF evergreens and leaves, upon


which rested single white aponica, the contribution OF


the California delegation, Upon the 1oor Of the bier


around the coffin, heavy wreath Of white japon-
! icas and


THE STATE DELEGATES VIEW THE BODY.
After the gates closed to the public and the va
rous departments admitted in several State
delegations. Prominent among them the California


deegaton headed by Senator Nye of Nevada and Sena


tor McDouga of California and Major Greg, PaymasteI


Unted States Army, bearing tho boque which placed
n upon the coffin 1t q solemn and sad procession


wearing aspect Of real grief These followed


by delegation of several hundred ladies and gentlemen
dfom Illinois headed by Gov Oglesby and the officers of


his staff II nearly night when the doors we're finally


CLOSED and the mechanics admitted to prepare the amph
y theatre for the solemn ceremonies tomorrow.
Year: 1865

result The President at the second snap, had his arm
raised against the as,assn Lawrence did mo-. attempt
TO escape He was brought to the City Hail. where wit
nesses were examined. When asked what explanation
he wished TO make, he merely said that he should not
contradict what had been by many respectable
men. Lawrence was native Of England Some Of his
family lived here He Of feeble mind, and subject
10 mental alteration at times He sent to lunatic
asylum He had no accompces, and no apparent politi
cal motive
Year: 1865

wAsHIsoros, April Is, 1895.
The party who committed the murderous assault on
Secretary Seward has been apprehended and is In
custody. He was caught about three o'clock this
ing about to enter the house Of Mr. surrat in the little
village Of Uniontown In the District Of Columbia short
distance from the Navy Yard bridge This hsuss has
been closely watched ever since Friday night


The individual bareheaded, clad as a laborcr, and
had pickaxe on his shoulder His clothing and hands
and face were covered with mud, evidently TO conceal
his identity After his arrest the mud was washed OF
and hetppeared very different individual from what he
did before lie AID two other men were then taken to
the house Of Secretary Seward, and confronted with
tho who in attendance upon the Secretary on the
night of the attempted assassination all OF whom In
santly see ted this the author Of the foul and
murderous assault He is now In charge Of Colonel
Ingrahsm Provost Marshal
Year: 1865

From the Buffalo Courier, April Ill


We are assured by gentleman who claims to have
positive knowledge the subject that Booth is own
cousin OF the rebel Captain Bea, who executed .
few weeks since on Governors Island very strong
effort 1t will DO remembered, made To induce the
President to pardon Beall but without avail It would
be emnenty consistent with the known character Of
Booth H. in consequence Of this fact he had bound him.
self to be the avenger Of his relative had pursued
his helsh purpose 10 its contamination mainly from
motives OF personal revenge.
Year: 1865

The Boston Traveller, of recent date,
has an article on the subject of pac6cation
of the country, in which it dssents entirely
from the counsels Of those bloodthirsty fan
atics who desire to have no mercy shown to
rebels. We quote few paragraphs and
commend them to Republicans hereabouts,
as the opinions Of leading Republican
journal of New England


'True craftsmanship will dictate that the
line of policy pursued towards the rebel
chiefs be such as their conduct seems to warl
rant, and as will best concliate the great
body of the population at the South. This
last is the most important consideration. We
must live with these people ere long, as their
equals and not as our vassals and subjects,
unless we change our form of government to
monarchy and maintain powerful stand
ing army. Therefore, where the old Union
lists of the South manifest strong sympathy
with their leaders, The part of wisdom will
be the exercise of The utmost degree of Glenn
ency and generosity.


"Our impression is that there will, practi
caly, be but little difficulty in deciding this
matter, and that those who are most obnox-
ious to northern people will be quite AS OBJ
noxious at home among the people whom
they have seduced to their ruin.


"Why then should there be any blood and
contention engendered on this question at
the present time. Sufficient unto the day is
the evil thereof and let US wait until the
course of events shows what leaders are
within our reach, and what measures the cir
cumstances Of the times may render the most
expedent.
Year: 1865

NEw YoRK. August 2S.-The Herald's Wash
ington special says: The statement Of the Eve
ling Post. New York; that the naval athori
ties have made no adequate preparation to resist
or capture the Shenandoah in the Pacific, is
without foundation, in fact when the naval off
GERS at San Francisco first heard of the pirate in
that direction, he telegrsphed to the Admiral
commanding in that quarter, and the Swannee
and one other iron clad were dispatched from
Acapulco some time in July


The sale of Government horses and mules has
been stopped at tie different military posts for
the purpose OF ascertaining the magnitude. of the
Indian depredations in the Western States and
Territories. The total destruction by Indians of
over five miles of the w. W Telegraph line in
Utah at one single point. and the hostile attitude
OF the savages in that region. makes it impor
tant TO dispatch an additional mounted force TO
learn how formidable they are beyond.
Year: 1865

ENEw fORE, August 2o A special TO the
Times. dated Washington, 9th. says: From
highly Intelligent SOuthe. ners, direct from South
Carolina, we learn that the question OF suffrage
may prove somewhat embarrassing TO the South
Careliua politicians in ssttlng the basis OF rep
reseltation in that State A strong party will be
in favor of fixing on the white basis while the
low country interest have heretofore controlled
legislature OF the State by the preponderance in
slaves To insist now or the negro for ming any
portion of the basis of representation. will be
more or less compromising on the question OF
negro suffrage.
Year: 1865

WertZ.


WASHINGTON. August % On Friday last an
officer of authority called on JEFF. Davis, who an
nounced himself as in very good health, the only
drawback being carbuncle Oh his leg and a
slight touch OF erysipelas.


In speaking of the prisoner Wertz. Davis said
he had never seen or heard OF him before his ar
rest. adding that from what he knew of Wnder,
having been u classmate of his at West Point, he
would not believe he would be guilty Of such
charge 4u
Year: 1865

had some renown as successful rogue
catcher, and had some experience, too
My field of operations, as usual thing
lay within the conine of the Department
of the Lower Alps; and though ! served
under the Sub. Prefect of the third Arron-
dissement, yet the Prefect of the Depart
ment called upon me when he chose. One
morning-it was in the latter part of May
Il received a note from the Prefect, or
dering me to come to Digne and see him
with all possible dispatch. The missivc
came through the office of our Sub-Prefect,
so that | had nothing to do but to get
ready and start.


/ took an early dinner, assumed the
dress of peasant, Drowned my face and
hand, and set forth.


reached Digne just at nightfall, and
as soon as it was dark | waited on the
Prefect. He seemed to be relieved when
he saw me, and took me to his private
closet.


Now" said |, shave you got work for
me?"


YES" said he, "sit down and listen"
We sat down. and he proceeded:


"Within the last few months there have
been some of the most mysterious murders
committed in this Department and in the
Department of War, that have ever come
under my notice.


"They are mostly done on the road from
Castellane to Amps. The first victim was
n Marsellies merchant. who had come up
to Castellane to purchase preserved fruits
His body was found by the roadside,ne
the line between the two Departments
and at first il was supposed that he mus
have fallen there and died in fit, as ne
marks of violence could be found on hin
His pockets we're ri6ed however. TIT
next one was found nearAnnot and unde
the same circumstances. lie was o mer
chant also, and from Nice. Since then
five or six more have died upon the sam'
road, iu the same mysterious way, anc
Year: 1865

Come my dear sister, let us dismiss our care,
And walk awhile, in the pure balmy air,
Twill be conducive to health and happiness too,
To wander together the field through and


through.
These bright sunny May days hath many charm,
To indulge in ramble, can do neither of us


harm
These calm gentle breezes, how refreshing they


are;
To the heart that is painting for the pure fragrant


air.
The beautiful flowers that are peeping their heads
Out over the fields through which our path


leads,
Add beauty to the scenery, and surely they are
True embems of purity, virtue so rare.
There are gems of bright beauty beheld in the


main,
As we gaze over mountain, o'er woodland and


plain,
Lessons of profit from these gems may be taught.
If we but bestow on them deep searching


thought.
Strangely it seems how short time ago
The earth's covering was the white driven snow,
But hand has been working, although it's un.


seen,
And suddenly spread this rich mantle of green
The workmanship seen in each single strand
It's the voice of their maker, speaking plainly to


man,
The lesson should be studied and if plainly un-


derstood,
We recognise in nature the hand of nature s


God.


How strange the delusion, that man e'er pre-.


tends,
No causes are needed to accomplish such ends,
But attribute to chance, the powerful means,
BY which are set before us such wonderful


scenes.


Each dewdrops token of some mighty power,
AS well as the forest, the field, and the flower
Though it treads (Oh how softly in the the


dead hour of night
1t comes to aid nature in its morning dc


light,


oh pity the ones who pretend that chance can
Keep in motion the wheels of this noble van,
Who declare by their actions as well as thei
word,
They are so certain that there is no God.
When the day of retribution and justice is come
And they at last meet their own final doom,
No wonder they'll cry for mountains to fall
And hide from Him, who is the maker of all.


Stowe, Mayo. lat.
Year: 1865

A MILITARY JoKE.-A certain intimate
was once in the army; and
one day while his regiment was out for
target practice, the commanding officer
called to him, and said


Captain, 1 wish you to deploy your
company across that lot opposite the:camp
and drive the cattle off, as wish 10 fire
at a target over there"


Our friend after saluting, performed
the duty required, and then returning, he
said


Colonel, have done as you ordered;
but l don't think you used me just right
in selecting myself and company for the
duty"


Feeling assured that something was
coming, the colonel, ,wha knew what sort Of
chap the captain was, got rea dy to laugh,
and asked:


"Why not?"


Because you showed US up before the
whole regiment as co,o-hsrds."


The colonel turned his his back.
Year: 1865

The powder used In the little barrel
was of Cazaubon's own manufacture, and
very powerful. For wad piece ef felt
was used, and on the top of this was plac.
ed the missile which did the mischief The
young man had two of them with him,
stitched up in the lining of his cap. He
took them out and showed them to me.
This projectile was tiny arrow, not lar.
ger than a cambric needle. with one end
sharp, and the other beat down to q thin
feather. 1t was of fine steel, but coat.
ed with a greenish yellow substance,
which was the most virulent and speedy
poision that the chemists art could con.
coct. This needle once within the course
of the blood, and death was already at
the heart. Its wound no mortal eye conld
detect. 1t punctured the skin not SO pal
pably as the prick of pin. He who
sent it on its fatal errand made sure Of
his aim, generally striking the neck, and
the victim would fall insensibly ere he
could comprehend what hurt him.


returned to Castellane with my pris-
oner; having left him in charge of the
Prefect, and with gendarme, went to the
factory.


Monsieur Cazaubon was surprised to
see me back again so soon; but he was
more surprised when l asked him to take
walk with him; and when l called in
the officer, and bade him put the hand.
cuffs upon the agent, he was ready to sink
to the floor.


We secured him before he had sense
to resist, and he was conveyed to the Sub.
Prefect.


At first he denied everythingt bu +,
when he found that this would not avail
him any, he swore he would kill his &C.
complice.


In due time Cazaubon was tried and
condemned to death, and the Prefect of
Digne took possession of the internal
machine.


Before the villain was executed he con-
fessed the crimes-told how many Years
he had worked to perfect his fatal instru-
ment and produce the poison-and also
owned that the young man had been driv:
en- to help him only through fear for his
life.
The rascal was executed:
Henry Dupin, his unwilling accomplice;
spent two years in confinement, and was
then set free; and commenced an honest
, life.