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Year: 1867

Upon correct settlement of the Recon
struction question depends the future peace
and welfare of this Nation. If Congress is
sustained and properly seconded in its efforts
BY the loyal masses of the North and West,
the plan embodied in the present Military
Reconstruction Act will be effectually carried
out, and the Constitution so amended as to
| insure peace and freedom in he Republic for
all time Unless these measures and ends
are secured, the fruits of the war will go
ungarnered, the future of the Nation will be
problematical and uncertain, and all the
blood and treasure will have been expended
to no purpose. Indeed the importance Of
securing correct and permanent settlement
Of this great issue before the country can
scarcely be estimated. During the war q
great battle might be lost, and the advanta
ges and objects aimed at could be gathered
and secured in another conflict on different
field but if the battle of Reconstruction,
upon the fate of which hangs the fruits of all
the battles Of the war, is lost, there will be
no remaining field in which loyal men can
rally and retrieve that defeat.


Therefore the path Of duty lies plain before
every loyal man. None should mistake it. or
allow themselves to be led from the true
issues involved, by false lights or reasonable
devices. To assist in this great work, the
friendly influence and assistance of the Pa
cifc States is absolutely matter of necessity,
which. under the circumstances, assumes the
proportions of a national necessity.


Let Union men think over and honestly
consider these propositions, and make up
their minds to east their ballots and work
for the Union ticket, and thereby assist in
keeping California in a position to assist
Congress in carrying out this most important
governmental measure of the age.
Year: 1867

Being crcdibly Informed by parties in different
portions Of this county that felt somewhat dissat-
isfed in not receiving the nomination for County
Clerk, and that l. together with friends, calculated
to do all in our power to effect the election of an
independent candidate for that position, conditioned
that L should receive the appointment of deputy


Now, wish my friends to distinctly understand
that do not ask or seek a. deputyship from any
candidate who is running for the Clcrkship
have been identified with the Union party since its
hrst organization In this county, and with that
party yet work, and FIR the success of the whole
Union ticket will use all honorable means in nv
power, and hope that my friends throughout the
county will give to Mr.. Taggart that support they
would have given me were the nominee feeling
confident that he and his friends would chcerfulIy
support me had | received the nomination.


CHARLES MCDONALD


Shasta, Aug 3D. 1867 aus
Year: 1867

SuccEssFuL.-The Marysville Appeal says
that the mission of Judge Hale and others,
q few DAYS since, to General BiGwell, was
successful, and that in few days it will be
at liberty to state the result. The Record
trusts the conclusion will be something
more than q letter stating that the late
rebellion was the most wicked the world
ever saw, and that General Grantsshould be
nominated for the Presidency.
Year: 1867

GRAND RALLY.-The Union meeting to be
held on Monday evening next promises to be
large and enthusiastic gathering. The
Union people of the county are just begin
ming to realize that their old Copperhead
enemy have actually taken the field, and are
determined to rally for the contest which is
to result in another glorious Union victory in
september Come on, hoys, and let us shc W
the enemy that we are masters of the situa-
ton, and that Gorham and the Union party
are bound to win in LOYAL Shasta.
Year: 1867

THERE is no excuse for making bad bread
when a good and wholesome article can be
had by using DonnoIly's Yeast Powders
They are equal to any in the world, and il
San francisco are superseding every other
hrnn nd
Year: 1867

CONE TO THE ScRATcH.-The time has come
when every Union man in the county, rank
and file, should come out boldly and show
their colors, without equivocation or evasion,
and lend their active assistance toward the
success and continued supremacy of the Union
party. Every man is expected to do his
duty. Especially is this true of the county
nominees and leaders of the party. The
people have chosen them as their local stan
dard bearers, and hare right to expect and
demand that they shall be active, yigilant,
and untiring in laboring for the success of
the entire County and State tickets. To their
credit be it said, most of these gentlemen are
doing their duty like men, and in a manner
deserving the highest commendation. Those
who shrink from the active duties of the
aign-who manifest selfish unconcern
or affiliate in any manner with the copper
heads, cannot meet the appreciation Of the
earnest men of the Union party, or rcasona
bly, expect to receive its unanimous vote at
the polls. He that is not actively for US, is
practically against us. Remember that.
Year: 1867

I announce myself as an Independent Candidate
for County Clerk of Shasta County. As it viii be
impossible for to visit all the different precincts
for want of funds, will be glad receive all the
votes of the County at the next general election.
je29% II. STEVENSON.
Year: 1867

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The New Orleans Times contains the fol-
lowing pertinent bit of catechism which will
puzzle some Of our Radical friends to con-
flute


Did the Northern States ever have the in
stitution Of slavery? Yes


Did they free their slaves? No.


How did they get rid of the accursed
thing? They sold their slaves to the people
Of the South.


Why did they discontinue slavery in their
midst? Because it paid better to sell their
slaves than to keep them.


Did they make any provision for the future
freedom Of their slaves when they sold
them No.


What States were chiefly engaged in the
slave trade? The Northern States


Did they continue the trade after slavery
was abolished in their midst? Yes; they
continued it till the commencement of the
war.


Which of the Northern States had the
greatest number of vessels engaged III this
trade and made most money by kidnapping
poor Africans and selling them into bond
| age2 Massachusetts.


Could not Congress have passed a gradual
emancipation and colonization act, allowing
moderate compensation for slaves2 1t
/ could.
Year: 1867

Daulle, of the French engineers,.- n
to La Liberte an account Of a cannon with
divergent tubes to throw musket balls. The
number of these tubes viii be IN proportion
to their caliber, and they are so arranged
that at a distance of six hundred meters, the
balls viii be spread over q space Of fifteen
meters, and at nearly equal distance from
each other. The charge Of powder is cuIeu-
lated to prOpel two balls at once from each
tube, the trajectory of which viii be the same
as that of large projectile from the same
cannon. Thus field piece viii be capable
Of holding sixteen tubes, and discharging
thirty-twO balls at once, which at distance
Of six hundred meters viii strike upon a
space occupied by fifty men In two ranks,


those IN the second rank being liable to be
struck by the ball which have passed through
/ the first This new cannon IS Of iron, this


being mere durable metal for the purpose
] than bronze.
Year: 1867

From the Adrian (AIicb) ExpOsitor.I


Few persons acquainted with the orbits,
sometimes dubious and eccentric, of theatri.
cal luminaries, but have recolections of or
have seen Mrs. Frank Drew, formerly a
bright particular star in the profession. She
was for some years lessee of the Arch Street
Theatre, Philadelphia, one of the most
reputable places of amusement in the coun-
try, and herself, possessed of extraordinary
taIentsas an actress, nightly played to refined
and delighted audiences in the city of broth
erly love- Her life was a perfect ovation,
and pecuniarV success crowned her talent
to such an extent that four years ago she
was reputed to be worth IN the neighborhood
of a quarter Of million She had daugh-
ter, a beautiful child, then about thirteen
years of age, who electrified beholders with
her grace and skill as danseuse The daily
life of mother and daughter was enc of lux
ury, extravaganza, gayety and excitement


But behind and beneath all. this apparent
success and happiness there was a secret
which palled the cup of pleasure. The
mother was a victim to the appetite for strong
drink The heintoxiCation of popular applause,
the gaTish glare of the foot-lights, the en-
raptured attention accorded to every step,
every gesture, was not enough, and Sirs.
Drew drank deeply of the cup which was 90
soon to ruin her and her daughter-ruin
them body and soul


FaciLis est decensus AUe77li, and rapidlv
the wretched woman trod the downward
path Soon so welded was she to her beset-
ted appetite that she could no longer retain
her hold on public favor. As sshe descended
! she sank from public view, and the ever-fekle
populace turned from contemplation Of the
fallen to hail the rising star.


But the saddest feature of this sad tale, Is
the fact that the miserable mother, in her fall,
drew down with her her young and lovely
daughter, and forced her to drink to the full
Of the cup Of wretchedness and shame.


Now, at the time we write, the mother
and daughter are playing an engagement, so
called, at a miserable varieties concert room
which the citizens of our neighboring city Of
jackson allow to polute their midst Here,
surrounded by the dregs Of society, them
selves no better than the worst about them.
these two exc out miserable subsistence
Bloated by intemperance, dissipation and
icentiousness, for the crime of drunkenness
rarely goes alone, and disfgured almost be-
yond recognition it seems as though liquor
had doneits worst with this wretched couple
that from the tOpmOst round Of the ladder Of
professional fame, these two who, so lately
delighted audiences of the best society, had
fallen to the utmost depths of degradation.
But if there is a lower depth than this, as.
suredly they will find it. In the ruin which
liquor brings there is no halfway stopping
place.
Year: 1867

CONNECTICUT PLATFoRM.-The Demo
cratic State Committee of Connecticut say
IN their address: The Democratic Com
mittee Of Connecticut greet you with the
result of the election in this State. The
Democrats and Conservative electors have
achieved signal victory on these issues: In
favor of representation IN Congress by every
State; immediate union the basis of the
Constitution; no usurpation of undelegated
power by Congress; no military despotism
in this republic; no Congressional force bills
to establish negro suffrage On these issues
we have swept the State by eight hundred
majority on Governor, and a net majority of
eighteen hundred on Congressman. We
gain three of the four members of Congress.
On these issues was the battle fought and
won.
Year: 1867




to Chief Justice Marshall.
We are glad to see you. John Marshall. my boy,
So fresh from the ohseI of Rogers!
Go take your stand the Monument there,
Along with the other old eodgers;
With Washington, Jefferson, Henry and such
Who snned with q great transgresson,
In their old-fashoned notions Of Freedom and Right,
And their hatred Of wrong and oppression
You come rather late to yOur pedestal. John.
For sooner you should have been here;
For the volume you hold is longer the law,
And this is no longer Virginia.
The old Marshall law you expounded Of yore,
Is now not at all to the purposes
And the martal-law Of the Brigadier
Is stronger than habeas corpus.
So keep you the volume shut with care.
For the days of the law are over;
And needs all your brass be holding it there,
With Justice % inscribed the
Could life awaken the limb of bronze
And blaze in the FURNISHED eye,
What would ys do with your moment Of life.
Y men Of the days gone by7
Would Jefferson tear up the scroll he holds.
That time has proven lie
And Marshall shut the volume Of law,
And lay it down with a sigh7
Would Mason roll up the Bill OF Rights,
From a nation unworthy to itl
And Henry dash down the eloquent sword,
And olang it against the granitel
Aud Washington, seated in massy strength
On the charger that paws the air,
Could he see his in their deep disgrace,
Would he ride so proudly there7
He would get him down from his big brass horse.
- And cover his face at shamei
For the land Of his birth is now District One
Virginia the nams
Year: 1867

The seed Of the sunaower is the best
remedy known for the cure Of founder in
horses. Immediately on discovering that
your horse is Goundered, mix about pint Of
the whole seed in his food, and Il VIII give
a nerfaet cure.
Year: 1867

/ saw him first at a social party He took
but single glass of wine, and that at the
request Of a young lady with whom he con
versed.


saw him next when he thought he was
unseen, taking glass to satisfy the slight
desire formed by his social indulgence. He
thought there was no danger


l saw him again with those-Of his owl
age, meeting at night, to spend a short timt
in convivial pleasure. He said it was only
innocent amusement.


met him next late in the evening in th,
street unable to reach home. l took hin
thither He looked ashamed when we met


| saw him next reeling IN the street
confused stare was upon his countenance
and words of blasphemy was on his tongue
Shame was gone.


] saw him yet once more. lie was pale
cold, motionless and was carried by hi
friends to his last resting place-a drunk
ard s grave.
Year: 1867

A letter received at Washington from
Charleston, S c.. from q responsible source,
says that the people are actually dying OF
starvation IN the interior Of that State. In
the Sumter District a Clergyman declares
that three hundred persons are living on
corn husks. Relief is necessary at once.
Not a day, the paper says, should be lost
Year: 1867

The FRANKLIN SUsPENsIoN.-A meeting
of the creditors Of the Franklin Insurance
and Banking Company was held yesterday
to devise ways and means to secure the de-
positors. A resolution was passed that it
was not expedient to suffer the affairs of the
Franklin Insurance and Banking Company
to 90 into liquidation; that its assets are
sufficient to meet its liabilities, and that by
recognizing it anew, its creditors will be
secured from loss, and a sufficient capital
secured to place it on firm and solid foot
ing. A general consultation was then held,
when the sense of the meeting being taken,
the following paper was submitted and
unanimously signed by the creditors present:
" we, the creditors Of the Franklin Insu-
rance and Banking Company, agree to sub
scribe the amount due us in stock to said
company. 1t is hereby understood that
three-fourths of the amount represented as
the liabilities shall be subscribed before the
subscription is binding, and also that the
mortgages and attachments shall be released,
and parties holding said mortgages and at
tachments shall come into this arrange
ment.' On motion, a committee was ap.
pointed to examine and report upon the


affairs of the company at meeting to be
called by them.-Pu6lic Ledger 1871.
Year: 1867

But, after all that may be said, the only
true test Of the time to fish, is the actual ex
pertinent For every fisherman knows that
he may 20 out one day and do well; and he
may 60 the next day, to the same place, and
under the same apparent circumstances. and
scarcely get bite This viii be, not be-
cause the fish have been all caught, or all
scared away, for he will sometimes be able
to see them lazily rolling about, shaking his
bait if in play, else turning up their
shining sides aud looking at him, as iflaugh-
inc at his disappointment There seems to
be something in the water, or the air-some-
thing beyond our perception, whether cleo
trical or what uot-that effects their appe-
tite 30 that although we can oltentimes
know from the state Of the weather, the


water, or the wind, that the fish viii not
bite, no one can say that they 5ciu, until he
+ has made the actual experiment.
Year: 1867

srpDxs DfArH Towards ten O'Clock last night man
whom papers found upon his person designate ono
Bernard McCaIey fell dead while In the liquor saloon
at the OF broadway and Fortynnth street Tho
Coroner notified 20 bold an inquest the body,
house.
Year: 1867

when they arrived, and a cherries re.
ception awaited them--or rather there
was no reception at all. The fires were
all out, the servants had gone TO bed,
and the place was rs dark and silent as
the grave. Conducting his wife TO the
little pavilion, which was the only part
Of the house habitable at the time, Mr..
Jefferson proceeded to do the honors
On a shelf behind some books, part Of a
bottle Of wine was discovered. and this
formed the supper of-the bridegroom
and the bride. Far from being annoyed
or discontcnted BY the reception, how
ever, il only served for topic Of jest
aud laughter The young lady was
merry and lighthearted as bird, and
sent her clear voice ringing through the
dreary little pavilion as gaily as she
had ever done in the cheerful drawing
room Of "The Forest" Thus the long
hours Of the winter night Aed away
winged with laughter, merriment aud
song. The vigil was a mirthful incl.
dent rather than trial oftheir equa-
nimity. They were young, and they
had just been married. When hands
are clasped, and hearts beat close to.
gether, there is very little gloom in
darkness. and winter nights are not
cold. This little moral sentiment will
not | hope, be criticised as too roman
tic Tor tho dignity of history" II
doubtless explains how a young lady
aud gentleman, both used to every CON-
fort and luxury, found the gloomy little
pavilion in the midst of three feet Of
snow, neither dark nor cold, in that
January night long ago.
Year: 1867

This splendid Tonic is by all people
every symptom Of a Stomach out of ordcr.r


The secret Of it is this: Plantation ittcrs certain
correct the juices Of the stomach, all its machinery
work. and enable it to resist and throw the approaching
danger The tendency of the operations Nature always
towards all she needs is little assistance the
proper time. How much reasonable and sensible it
to help her along with gentle yet powerful Tonic than to
deue and weaken and defeat her curative processes with
poisonous drugs and fiery mixtures which only stupcy and
plant the seeds Of disease and DEATH
Year: 1867

President Pro TEN. We understand that
Hon. L. E. Pratt, State Senator from Sierra, will
be a candidate for President pro ten. of the Sen
ate 1t would be pleasure to the friends of the
Judge in Trinity to know that be had been elect
ed to position his parliamentary knowledge so
we'll qualities him TO fill.
Year: 1867

THASKsGIvING-Passed off very quietly, but
pleasantly, day and evening. Service was held
at the Catholic Church in the morning, and at
l. O'Clock large and attentive audience assem-
bled at the Court room to listen to discourse
by Rev. Mr.. Pinneo.


AT the dedication party at the new Theater in
the evening about one hundred and twenty per-
sons were present, and all went home pleased
with the entertainment. Our citizens coincide
IN the opinion that Thomas new Theater is a
credit to the place.
Year: 1867

GRAND JrRY-That body adjourned on Satur-
day last without finding any indictments, for
which the community generally deem 1t entitled
to credit. The cases produced for examination
into were found to be of too trivial a nature to
warrant them in subjecting the county to expense
by sending them into Court. In the matter of
The People VS.. B. Block, late Agent of Green
hood il Newbaucr, no testimony was produced
to substantiate the charges preferred, and the
case was dismissed by the unanimous voice of
the jury We have not time to refer furtner 10
this matter now. The Charge of County Judge
Murphy will be found on the next page
Year: 1867

great French Physician says "liore than half of the
dseast in the world comes from neglect rtify system
against changes of climate weather great
cret of health is to keep the Stomach and
BLOOD regular and uniform. that changes from Heat
Gold from Dry to Damp ETC. cannot upset the machinery Of
the body, and breed Diseases


Now it is fact positive and weIlknown that
such bulwark AMI assistant for the Stomach as
Year: 1867

Woy'r Go-Thrce or four military companies
from San Francisco will be present at the inau-
ration of Governor Haight next week. The
Douglas City q Chicken Brigade have received
in the ceremonies, but have declined the honor
Year: 1867

he is most frequently unable TO preside as Judge
and cite the facts that at the last term Of said
Court nearly the entire business of large docket
was continued, by consent, till June next, nearly
nine months.
Year: 1867

SUCCESSFUL BEGGING. requires tact to
draw money from cold hearts and tight purses,
and many expedients of doubtful morality are
resorted to gain the desired end. The follow
ing device may be suggestive to those who are
anxious for good collections:


ga London preacher once delivered the an
niversary discourse for a charitable institution,
closing his remarks with powerful exhorta-
ton to the audience to give literally for its
support. just as the plates were being passed
round for the collection, the preacher rose and
said


60 From the sympathy have witnessed in
your countenances, and the strict attention, you
have hOnOred me with, there is only one thing
l am afraid of-that some of you may feel IN
clined to give too much. Now it Is my duty
to inform you that justice, though 1t Is moi
pleasant, should always be prior virtue to
generosity; therefore as you will be called
upon in your respective pews, | wish 1t to be
understood that no person will think of putting
anything on the plate who cannot pay hlS


II need scarcely be added that this advice
produced an overhowing collection.
Year: 1867

'' Amelia, for thee-yes, at thy command,
Id tear this eternal armament into thousand
tTragmentsS7Id gather the, stars one by one, as
in my trowsers pockets; I'd pluck the sun,
that oriental God of Day, that travels the blue
arch of day in such majestic spendor-I'd d
tear him from the sky and quench its bright
ehulgence in the fountain of my eternal love
for thee


Amelia" Don't Henry it would be so very
dark"
Year: 1867

A gentleman from Kendall county while in
the city short time since was inveigled into
going to see the Black Crook "How did you
like it? he was asked. mot much," was
the reply. "When | got in there was aw-
fully ashamed. There was lot of women
prancing around with nothing on them but
flesh cOLored court pLnSterln
Year: 1867

The white men are deserting the Union
Leagues in the western counties as rats de-
sert a burning barn. A most gratifying re-
action in this respect is going on in that Sec
tion, and very soon it will be difficult to find a
man who will ronfess that he ever belonged
to one.-WM. Star.


What whopper! The Leagues were
never in a more fourishing condition than
they are at present in the Western part of
this State. We think it is about time the
Rebels had ceased talking about the "reac-
ton" There will be no reaction" hereat-
ter save for Liberty and Union.