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Year: 1865

quirec many parts, all ofwhch were equally
important to the working of the whole
Providence assigned me my part, and,
if have done it, am well satisfied.
The past is now With the historian, bus
we must still grapple with the future. In
this we need a guide, ar fortunately for
us all, we can trust the Constitution which
has safely brought US through the gloom
and danger of the past, Let each State
take care of its own local interests and
affairs, Ohio Of hers, Louisiana of hers.
Wisconsin Of hers, and believe the best
results will follow, You all know we'll
that l have lived much at the South, and
| say that though we have been bitter and
fierce enemies in war, We must trust this
people again 10 peace. The bad men
among them will separate from those who
ask for order and peace, and when the
people do thus separate we can encourage
the good, and, if need be, we can cut tho
heads Of tho bad off at one blow. Let
the present take care Of the present, and
with tho faith inspired by the past, We can
trust the future to the future. The Gov
crnment of the United States and the
Constitution of our fathers have proven
their strength and power in time of war,
and We can safely trust them now in peace,
and | believe our country will be even
more brilliant in the vast unknown future
than in the past,


Fellow soldiers and nighbors, again I
thank you. ] do not wish you to consider
this speech At all, for do not profess tc
be man Of words prefer to sec YOU
separately, at your leisure, in social way.
| shall be with you for some days, and
shall be pleased to have you call in when.
ever you feel like it, in the old familiar
way, without any of the fcrmality and re-
serve which were proper enough in the
midst of armies.


With three cheers, the crowd dispersed,
well pleased with the General.
Year: 1865

them to endure the burdens Of life, so that
being faith full to Thee and Themselves,
they may at last end their days in thy
peace, fully per suaded Of their reward Of
righteousness in Heaven.


All this we beg in the namo of Jesus
Christ Thy Son, who has taught us hum.
bly, to say: Our Father who art in
Heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy
kingdom come, thy will be done in earth
as it is done in Heaven. Give us this
day our daily bread, and gorgve US our
trespasses as We forgive those who tres
pass against us. Lead US not into temp.
tation, but deliver US from evil for Thine
is the kingdom,t the power and glory foieg.
er. Amen
Year: 1865

PRAYER by THE REV. DANIEL CANS.


Almighty Cod, our Heav My Father,
Thou High apd Mighty Ruler of the
Universe, and the God aud Father OF our
Lord Jesus Chri-t, into Thy holy presence
We come at this time, beseechiDg Thee to
lift upon US the light of Thy countenanco,
to receive Us graciously, and to grant US
Thy favor.


Thou hast been the G od of our Fathers,
in whom they trusted and were not made
ashamed and Thou art our God, guiding
US in the present, and in whom we trust
for the future, through Jesus Christ our
Lord.


We thank Thee, O, God for the MEM
cries of this day, for our civil and relig
ious institutions, and for all the blessings
of this life which have been made TO crowd
and crown US both as nation and as in.
dviduals


With grateful hearts we acknowledge
that the lines have fallen to US in pleasant
places, and that wo have goodly heritage
We adore Thee at this time especially that
Peace has again been made to dawn upon
Us as a people, and that our soldier faith
ers and sons have been permitted to re-
turn and to rejoice together with us on
this happy day, in the rich blessings o
Thy protection and love.


Grant, O, ,McIciul Father, now to smile


upon every section ofthis land aud nation


Give us true repentance towards God an'
faitn in our Lord Jesus Christ. Forgiv
! our manifold sigs and heal our divisions
. Unite us all as one man upon the gran
charter of our rights and 'liberties-th
! Constitution which We have hitherto &C
-, ooptcd, and 10 now acknowledge as o gl


of thy wisdom and love, and as apledge


Thy care for us in all time to ccme.-
II Bless the President of the United State
,r the Governor of this Commonwealth, al
A. all others in authority, and may they 60
n. ern in Thy fear and for Thy glory. Dos
i. troy all bitterness among the people, al
in incline our hearts to truth, mercy al


charity. Grant unto us all such quail


cations of mind and character that
tos may properly carry forward the Ark
If the Lord, and keeping, hand down to
be generations yet unborn the distinguish
he privileges with which, Thou hast bless
lis US. Mercifully guard and bless the wild
the and the orphan, the prisoner and capt.
ich and all who are prosecuted for truth {


rightsousnosa sake Graoiously prep
Year: 1865

G.g- A telegram from Washington states
that Jefferson Davis win soon be tried. II
tried on the charge of treason, it will be
before a civil court but it is said that be
will first be tried by military commits
sion on the charge of completely with th'
late assassination plot, new proofs Of which
have lately come to light
Year: 1865

A certain Judge was obliged to sleep,
with an Irishman in a crowded hotel,
when the following conversation ensusd


"Pat you would have remained long
time in the country before yon could have
slept with a Judge, would you not?


Yes, yer honor said Pat; land |
think your honor would have been long
time in the ould country before ye'd been
a Judge too
Year: 1865

WHAT MAKES NISEEAD3.E.--N Men are mis-.
erable when they try to bv harry, as hap.
pness comes at its own time, and no,
when we call for it.


We are miserable when friend turns
against US.


When an enemy triumnhs over us.


When our pet schemes have failed.


When love dies out, aud the loved ono
forsakes US.


When We are sick.


When the names ef subsistence vanish,
and many mouths ask for bread in vain.
When the hope Of Immortality becomes
one OF annihla,ion


When the Creator takes back the loan
Of child.


When there is no more prospect in life.
When there is none in Heaven.
When re wish for death in vain.


When we strive for life in vain.
When the man who protected you, turns
against you


When Providence aids that man


When life has been great strife for
bread, aud must end without it.


When the family you have brought up
proves worthless.
When you meet with fortune and then
loose it. -.


When you read tale that ends bad.


Whsa you have a counterfeit bill, aad
don't knos Of whom you got it.


When you break your watch.
When you have the headache.


But most of all when you have the
heartache, and death the only remedy.


The happiest men are only happy at
times tho most miserable, only miserable
At times.
Year: 1865

The town and canton of Vica, Andalusia,
Spain. are being ravaged by an invasion ofspiders.
All vegetation is eaten up by those insects and their
bite produces very painful swelling


"A complete change of system will be
shortly introduced in the madhouses of France
Strait waistcoats and all the other instruments hith
erto used are to be abolished and the patients will
live together and be constantly occupied at some
useful work. The experiment has been tried at the
lunatic asylum, at Blois, with great success.


The water drinkers of Chicago are dis
gusted by the invasion of myriads of little fishes in
the water pipes Tons of them are collected about
the inlet and cannot be driven away At times they
are drawn by the pumps in such masses against the
that the supply of water is stopped when ii
becomes necessary to hoist the screens and the min
nows rush in by the barrelful.


The Montgomery Gala. Nail, dwelling up
on the fact that Southeners generally prefer the sol
diers to represent them in Congress and elsewhere
says: ITO vote for such men is not to hurl defiance
at the conqueror, but rather to exercise the prvi
lege of complimenting gallant men, without
thought whether it may or may not please the con.
queror,"


Secretary Stanton has issued an order
setting apart all the ground upon which the massacre
of Fort Pillow occurred for the purpose of erecting
a monument thereon to the memory of the soldier
who fell, and those who were butchered there Thi
order was obtained by Mrs. Booth the widow of th
officer who commanded the colored troops there
She is now engaged in raising funds to build th
monument.


"A letter from Milledgeville to the Macor
Journal says that distinguished Georgian Hon.
H. Stephens, is here. to aid, by his wisdom and pru
dent counsel this legislative body to replace Georg
among the sisterhood and elevate her to her origna
position. His very presence is like blast from
Roderick's horn-worth thousand men, His healtl
is bad and he looks more like dead man than
i live one,n
Year: 1865

1t is our intention to publish the CONNER
crAL every day in the year, Sundays excepted,
in order to CRAFTY the desire of the public for
their accustomed morning entertainment
Every business man looks for his paper as he
does his breakfast, and we have determined
to supply a want that is universally expressed
in this community, by making the COMMERCIAL
daily visitor at the doors of our subscribers
1t will therefore be published tomorrow as
usua1
Year: 1865

An INTERESTING CoTToY CONTRACT CAsE.-A case
of much interest to the public and of official mpor-
tance to officers of the army is likely to grow out
one of the large cotton contracts adjudicaed by the
Military Courts in Georgia. Charges were filed some
weeks ago at the War Department against Thomas
S. Metcaf and William A. Beall for corruption, The
hundred thousand dollars as bribe to the Provost
Marshal-General of Georgia for a decision in their
favor.


Many prominent civilians and some entire delega-
tions urge thorough investigation and the extreme
penalty Of the law if the parties be found guilty as
well on the score OF public justice the necessity OF
protection to officers who have been compelled in the
absence of civil courts to decide the question at issue
between citizens. Curious DEVELOPMENTS may be an
legged attempt at bribery was the fiscal agent of the
Confederaey during the rebellion. and is said to have
the sagacity to make even secession and sectional
bankruptcy profitable in pecuniary point Of view.
Year: 1865

LOUISVILLE KY, December 25-This mornings
newspapers publish elaborate article on the sub
ject of taxing leaf tobacco, written by a gentleman
fully conversant with the subject. He takes strong
ground against the position assumed by the Tobacco
Convention recently held at the Cooper Institute, N
Y He contends that the proposed taxing of leaf to-
bacco would be injurious alike to Government the
planter and the manufacturer.
Year: 1865

Gold Pens,
In solid Gold Holders
In solid Silver Holders!
Suitable for Ladiesi
Suitable for Gentlemen!
Twill please the ladies and the men.
Each line they write they'll bless the pen;
The giver bless, and praise the taste
That gave for use and not for ioaste-


A Good Gold Pen!
Year: 1865

EThe balloon wedding tour, for which
preparations for a considerable time bad been
in progress, took place in New York Wednes
day. There was large assemblage OF spectators
collected in tie lower part of the Park and all
the contiguous region TO see the bridal marty
go up. only two persons accompanied the
bride and bridegroom. After very pleasant
excursion through the upper air, they landed
at Mount Vernon, Westchester county, about
Year: 1865

Resolved. That We sincerely rejoice in the ces-
sation OF war and the return of peace throughout
our whole country; and We trust that the momen
tous lessons OF the past four years will inspire
among all our fellow citizens greater reverence
for constitutional obligations, and those fl iendly
and traternal relations between the people of all
the States, which are the most solid guarantee
for the perpetuity OF the Union.


Resolved That the Democracy Of California
will in the future. in the past. give cordial
support to the National Administration in the
discharge of all its constitutional functions and
most especially il times OF great national peril;
that in the face OF the manifold difficulties aud
emblrrassments resulting from the Late war, the
Democratic party will not withhold its support
from the policy OF the Administration so far as
the same tends to secure the rights and liberties
Of the States and Of their citizens.


Resolved. That upon every ground Of justice
and policy TO the white people oi the country, as
well as OF humanity TO the negro themselves the
Democratic party is infexihly opposed to negro
suffrage. and its inevitable consequence, the pc
litical aud social equality OF The negro in every
torn, aud especially to the unnatural and revo-
lutionary scheme for lhrustng universal suffrage.
Wy action OF Congress, upon the negroes OF the
Southern States.


Resolved. That the welfare of California de-
mand. mperatively, that her mining interests
should be developed and fostered; and her peo
pie are in the same degree opposed TO any system
for the sale or taxation OF her mines.


Resolved that the whole history Of California
is triumphant vim iicaton OF her State policy OF
gold and silver circulating medium: aud that
any change in this respect would b" dis strous in
the extreme: hat unwriten contracts Tor work.
labor and services should by law, in all Cas- es, be
enforced in gold and silver coin.


Resolved, That The Monroe doctrine is an es
senial part OF the policy OF the Democratic party
and OF the American people,


Resolved, That when the civil authority is in
full operation. there is neither warrant in the
Constitution or, laws, or even a pretcxt in any
supposed necessity Of State. for trials by military
courts. or arrests by military power. Aud That
the writ of habeas corpus should be held inviol
able under the provisions OF The Constitution
Year: 1865

1t seems exceedingly difficult to induce
Northern editors to believe that the people
of tive South have abandoned finally and
forever, all idea of further resistance to the
constituted authorities of the land. These
editors believe that there is no such thing in
any Southern Slate-exrept in rare ind,d.
ual cases-as sincere and honest loyalty to
the Government of the Union. Though our
people, with almost entire unanimitv, have
sole,nnly subscribed to the oath of amnesty,
and though not man in the Southern coun,
try is now Ia arms against the Government,
and though not one, even in his widest
dreams, thinks of making war upon the
Union again. yet those doubling patriots at
the North, with a view to perpe'uate mill
lary rule at the South and to promote the
radical faction at the North, pretend to stand
in constant dread of the outbreak of another
tremendous rebellion in the Southern States.


The people of the North have no just
ground whats"ever-not even a rational pre-.
text--for disrustng the sincerity and loyal
ty Of the Southern people. The war is over
the contest has been decided against the
South and as honorable men, the people of
the South accept the result AS final, to be
acqni-sred in in the most perfect good faith.
And 'hs is true, not in respect to the people
Of one or two only IF the Southern States,
but Of all, without exception


VickSburq Herald, Aug. goth.
Year: 1865

QUARTz IN NEVADA COUNTY The Grass
Valley National Of the 3rd thus aIudvs to
the sale Of one mine near that place, and a
large offer for another:


Priest 4 Co., sold yesterday the Eureka
mine for four hundred thousand dollars to
parties in San Francisco and to Robert and
William Watt of This place. The last named
ment of the mine. The New York Hill
Company, we understand, were offered one
hundred thousand dollars yesterday for one
half of their mine. They refused to sell for
that sum. The mines here are turning out,
this season. a vast amount of gold. There
is not the slightest indication Of diminution
or exhaustion"
Year: 1865

The Mountain Democrat, in urging the
Democracy of El Dorado to turn out in
strength at the Judicial election, uses the
following language, which should stimulate
the Democracy of other counties as we'll:


Let no Democrat stay away from the
polls because there are only Judge Of the
Supreme Court and Justices Of the Peace to
elect No more important officers are
ever voted for. The Judges Of the Supreme
Court decide upon questions affecting our
property our liberties and our lives; and it
ia important that they should not only be
honest and learned, bot also made of stuff
that cannot be swayel from proper con.
structon of the law even by the fercest
storms Of public cIamor. They should be
men who ars SO fortified by principle, so


loyal to truth and justice, as to he willing to
lay down their lives rather than yield their
honest conclusions at the demand Of the mob.
With Judiciary compose! of such men,
ours is glorious State, for our Constitution
is founded upon the broad principles of lib
erty and justice, and when expounded 10y an
honest and patriotic and learned Judiciary,
throws its broad ;egis over the rights of the
citizen and protects them from the machina
tons of ignorant and designing parlzan
Legislators Justices of the Peace, though
humble officers. WELD great influence for
good or evil, as IN their Courts are tried the
smaller causes Of debt and otfe1se against
the Law; and they are consequently nearer to
the great mass of the people. Every one
will admit that it is important to the inter
ests of Justice that they, too, should be men
Of intelligence and unbendlng integrity
Then. We say to our Democratic friends, up
and be dong; do not suplneIy fold your
hands and permit the Radicals to elect a
Judge who will hold office for ten years
Your candidate. Judge Hartley. has all the
qualities necessary to make up The Judge; he
is learned in the Iaw. devoted to principle,
and is endowed with firmness of character
that makes him stand as firm AS the living
rock in the cause Of truth and Justice, and
renders him proof against all in .uences that
may run counter to his duty; and wrhal he
is AN accomplished and amiable gentleman.
Year: 1865

1-lt is understood that the seven hundred
and hfiy ladies now employed in the Treasury
department have agreed 70 set before Congress
at an early day the urgent necessity that e1sssts
among them for an increase Of salary. At the
proper Time copious and incontroyertible evil
oence is 10 be submitted going 10 show thai
seven hundred dollars per annum is far from
commensurate with the expense of supplying
their feminine wants, however frugaIly they
may regard them. The matter is to be pressed
upon the favorable consideration Of our iegisla


tors, and the weaker vessels are sanguine of
the success of their nraYer -
Year: 1865

The following delightful specimen Of
mixed metaphor is taken FROM the Wash.
ingtcn Star: a


The apple Of discord is now fairly in
our Niiss sad il not uipped in the bud,
it will hurst forth in ,onaagration
which will deluge the sea Of Roliics
WITH an earthquake of heresies."
Year: 1865

Wa Hope Tor the Affiicted.-Tn 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
iatanlsm it is boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the care of the skilful
Doctor the sick and troubled can divest themselves
OF their burdens cf 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 Won
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco
Year: 1865

We daily traverse immense corn fields covering
from one hundred to one thousand acres. These
were once devoted to the cultivation OF cotton. and
it is surprising to see how the planters have carried
ont the wishes or orders Of the Rebel Government
in this respect. There has been large amount of
cotton destroyed in this campaign but it must have
Year: 1865

and Tie co'orcd people, at once do all they
can 70 remove the enforced Ignorance which
Is mace an excuse for depressing them.
! shall he glad TO correspond with any per.
son respecting the work Of my office.


JOSEPH WARREN, Chaplain,


State Superintendent OF Education.
Year: 1865

bee without wings Naked, because excuse.
less and simple; a child because tender and
growing giving honey, because pleasant and
comfortable; to bee, because bee is indus
trious and deserving; without wings, because
wanting and helpless. IF thou deniest to
such thou killest bee; if thou givest to 9TH
er than such thou preservest drone


9-oN DIET AND REGIMEN


If thou desrest to take the best advantage
of thyself especially in matters where the fan
cy is most employed keep temperate diet, use
moderate exercise, observe seasonable and set
hours for rest, and let the end of thy first
sleep raise thee from thy repose; then hath
thy body the best temper, thy soul the least
incumbrance; then no noise shall disturb thine
ear, no object shall divert thine eye; then, if
ever, shall thy sprightly fancy transport thee
beyond the common pitch, and show the mag
azine of high invention. .".'


Al l0-How TO USE PROSPERITY.


Sonse prosperity, that adversely may not
abuse thee. If in prosperity thy security ad
mits no fear in adversely thy despair will af-
ford no hope; he that in prosperity can forget
danger, can in adversely foresec deliverance.
ll-oN BELIEVING AND COMMUNICATING NEWS.


Let the greatest part of the news thou hear
est, be the least part of what thou believest,
lest the greatest part of what thou belevest,
be the least part of what is true, and report
nothing true, in earnest or in jest, unless thou
know il, or at least confidently believeit to be
so; neither is it expedient at all time, OR in all
companies, to report what thou knowest to be
true; sometimes it may avail thee ifthou seem
not to know, that which thou knowest. Hast
thou any secret commit it not to many, nor to
any, unless well known unto thee.


12-oN THE CONDUCT TOWARD FRIEND.
Hast thou friend, use him friendly; abuse
HIM not in jest or in earnest conceal his in
firmities;' privately reprove his errors. Com
init thy secrets to him, yet with caution, lest
thy friend become thy enemy, and abuse thee
Year: 1865

The Uniohists of the First Ward last
night renominated Thomas Jones, jr, for
Trustee. He will sweep the Ward by three
hundred majority. We are glad that Cleve-
land is not to lose the benefit of Mr.. Jones
fidelity, ability and experience, in city
business. He has discharged the duties Of
President of the Council and Acting Mayor
so well that the city would find it hard to
do without him.
Year: 1865

A majority of the old members of the
Virginia Legislature have been returned to
the one which meets next winter. Some
elected by refugee constituency numbering
from one hundret to half dozen.


The Richmond Enquirer says q heavy
column of the enemy moved down the
Jerusalem Plank Road on Thursday of
last week. The movement is supposed TO
be q diversion in favor of Sherman; by
striking Weldon, and at the same time
destroying the railroad beyond that point
and Stony Creek,
Year: 1865




We publish in our local columns, this
morning, a communication in reference to
the recent unfortunate split in the Fourth
Ward Union nominations. We under
stand that the nominees of the meeting
which was recognized by the City Union
Convention are now the only ones in the
field, the candidates nominated by the 9th
er meeting having generously withdrawn
in accordance with our suggestion yester.
day morning. Under these circumstances
it would seem superhuous to disturb mat
ters by holding another meeting. Let the
Union voters of the Fourth Ward concen.
trate their strength upon the ticket recog-
nizsd by the Convention, and elect 1t By
one of ttose overwhelming mRjoritie'
which in old days earned the banner fol
the GLORIOUS Fourth