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Year: 1868

A SnENcER FROM GENERAL GRANTS FORMER
HoME.-The Humboldt Times closes an article on
political matters with the following handsome
tribute to the man who, Providence permitting,
is to preside over the destinies of this nation for
four years from the 4th of March next. 1t must
cause the cheeks of his villiiers to tingfe with
shame if they have spark of manhood left -
" Humboldt county will give good account Of
herself in November. Grant and Colfax are on
every tongue, and their names will appear on
nearly every ballot. The people may be misled
by words, but they have clean appreciation of
great and honorable deeds. AS no sophistry can
prove little Nc. to be great General and a true
patriot, while the record of his fruitless cam
paigns is open before US so no combination of
words can fasten the odium of treason or imbe-
cility on Grant. Success vindcates every sys-
tenn of strategy. Grant succeeded in crushing
the rebellion, and it follows the light the day,
that he was patriotic enough to aim to do it, and
had ability to accomplish the work. Here too
is the place-this very Humboldt county-where
the Copperhead press say General Grant passed
part of his time in idleness and vice. Most of
our people know him personally-knew him
when his enemies say he was a drunken, worth
less vagabond. And they will vote for him.
They remember him with pleasure. They have
followed his advancing fortunes with admiring
eyes, and will be delighted to crown his public
services by giving him the foremost place in the
nation. The true principles of republican liber-
ty have firm hold on the inhabitants of Hum
boldt, and the Union party is greatly in the as
cendant. Their personal knowledge of General
Grant will add to the strength of our ticket"
Year: 1868

The INDIAN MURDERERs OvERTAKEN AND THEIR
PLUNDER CAPTURED.-By the arrival of the Hay
Fork express on Monday we received the follow


ing intelligence relative to the pursuit of the red
murderers of Burke. The pursuing party, num-
bering twelve white men and Indian guides took
the trail of the Indians Immediately after the
murder, and in the face of heavy rain kept it
until the red skins were overhauled in their
camp on the east side of South Fork mountain,
some forty miles from the scene of the murder.
At one time during the pursuit the Indian guides
came within rife-shot of an Indian and squaw
(the only one with them) belonging to the re-
treating party. One shot was fired, but without
effect. The camp of the murderers was on a
bluff of rocks, completely surrounded by dense
thicket. The pursuing party were as greatly
surprised as the pursued at coming so suddenly
upon them. AS fate would have it, every rife
leveled at the marauders missed FIRE, probably
from dampneSs, as the entire trip was made
through wet underground so dense that the
pursuers were often obliged tc creep on their
hands and knees. The Indians Immediately fed
in every direction, aud as the pursuing party
was nearly out of provisions, it was deemed un-
wise and useless to attempt to follow them fur
ther. One horse was found In the camp, and all
the plunder taken from Burkes house, together
with blankets, dried beef, etc. ALL that the
party could carry on the return trip was brought
away, and VIM. Ruch, who was with the party,
thinks at least two wagon loads of plunder,
which might have been Of value to the Indians,
but of no account to anybody else, was burned.
The party returned to Hay Fork on Sunday and
measures were Immediately taken to raise men
and means to fit out new company. Mr.. Ruch
believes, as do the balance of the party, that
with good guides and men of nerve, Injured to
hardship, that the red devils may yet be over
taken and disposed Of At Hay Fork, on Mon
day night, FIVE hundred dollars was subscribed
for this purpose. The enterprise is one to which
all citizens having the welfare of the county at
heart, should lend their aid, for with this ma
rauding band disposed of, there is good reason
to hope that Indian troubles will be at an end.
Year: 1868

A CREDITABLE HOME INsTIrCTIoN.-Miss Os-
borne's Seminary is fast growing in public pop
ularity, and we are glad to know is literally pa
tronized. Here music and the higher branches
are taught at great saving of expense to pa
rents, who otherwise would be obliged to send
their children to some of the high schools in the
lower part of the State. The Seminary has been
removed to Mrs. Cochran's residence, where pu-
pills enjoy much greater advantages than formerly
Year: 1868

The DEFEAT OF VALLANDiGHAM.-Our election
reports give us the pleasing intelligence OF the
defeat of Vallandigham for Congress. There
could have been greater insult to the loyal
American people than the election of that cow
ardly traitor; man who, when sent from the
North into the Southern Confederacy which he
professed so ardently to love, was sent from that
government, as a useless incumberance, to the
island of New Providence, whence he escaped to
Canada, and finally ventured into the United
States more contemplate and wicked traitor
never lived Had his counsel prevailed, his ma
tive State would have been disgraced and bound
in chains to the tyrannical South. It astonishes
loyal men how such traitors can be nominated
for office, or receive single vote. Ohio dis
graced herself in the election of Thurman as
United States Senator, but far worse would the
disgrace have been had Vallandigham been sent
to Congress. Thank God that shame was not
inflicted on the Buckeye State. The election OF
JEFF. Davis would have been far more acceptable
to loyal men than his. He will trouble US no
more.-Oakland Neacs.


johnson, the Democratic candidate for Con-
gresham from this District, is a man of the same
stamp. He is of the class which to-day recog-
nizes Forrest, Vallandigham and Toombs, as
leaders of his party. They delight in talking
about dispensing State Governments and coerc-
ing Senate of loyal men at the point of the
bayonet when Seymour and Blair shall be ele-
waited to power. Many honest Democrats who
do not feel like knucklng to the old slavocracy
are beginning to view the situation in its proper
light, as johnson will ascertain after the elec-
ton.


DANCE AT JUNcTIoN.-All those who desire to
indulge in pleasant ride and good dance before
the rainy season commences, had better improve
the opportunity offered by May Squires, juno
IN Erid OctOhpr
We learn that there is to be a race the morn
ing of the 3lst, between Raab's horse and an
other owned by May Squires. Raab's horse
was winner in the last contest, but considerable
money is being ventured on the result of the
coming race.
Year: 1868

JOHNSON said in bis speech here that friend
had assured him that Trinity would give him ten
majority over Harrison. 1t was very unknd in
the friend to say SO, for Trinity will not be gull
ty of giving johnson a majority. We shall be
disappointed if Harrison does not beat him one
hundred and ten votes
Year: 1868

New BRIDGE.-A substantial bridge, sixty feet
in length, has been built over the Gulch, at the
China church. 1t is gratifying improvement,
as over it all the children attending the Public
School have to pass, and the old one had got to
be very dangerous. The bridge is raised high
enough to be out of reach of foods
Year: 1868

be breved manufactured and sold, removed for
sumption or sale. The provision Of the old law for the
Of fermented liquor for storage without being
previously stamped is stricken out. The most marked
change in the iaw IN the department. Oh distilled
Guilty The arrangements as to fines and Penaltes 10 IN
such way TO leave but little business 20 a. Tue S a5e
although It is said that majority OF the COinmttee was


in favor Of lower tax Ihe can Se Carried lon On
only by the holders Of the simple OF tne p,oPeI Or
in ease where the ground on which the dsety - IN
an instrument from the owner OF tne ,stSIin stvIiune
o0nsentng to the use o. 1ne the oSsaos
which he by the lease OF the premises Ior


nnonerv ny nerson permitting his preml
ses TO be used means OF egress OF ingress Ior %


license fee Is ncreaseS on every registered disery
Ing still or stills intended for the dstlllaon OF slls
and Of aggregate cubic capacity OF not more than @
measure or cubic capacity OF doI gao St any Ssfers
who she stop work provided by this act snail not DC
@TPp t 70 pay On any ha M more S6 ssnSde in his
district The provisions touching distilled spirits cover
paid at the distery. No transportation in bond is al
lowed except for expectation The tax s TO DC prepaid
ported without stamp affixed TO It,. The Government
Is In possession OF stamp for this purpose, wnlch
structIon. Stamps are furnished at a mere nominal
charge for such casks barrels may be refed The
the exception Of theaers and other places Of amusement
which, in addition to the two per cent tax are to pay
specific tax each performance ranging from
81 $40, according to sitting capacity Every person
giving performance Is required to provide himself in
advance with permit for doing the price OF which is
regulated by the sitting capacity OF the place OF enter
tanment. The lessee Of the place in which the
entertainment is given held liable for the tax 1t seems
to be the opinion that this part OF the law is so framed
that the notorious evasion of tho tax heretofore prac
ticed may be stopped


But few alterations have been made in the law rela-
tive bankers and brokers' incomes legacies and sue
cessons excepting the provision for more perfect adj
minstraton OF the sale The bill exempts manufacture
from taxation substantially In accordance with the law
which passed several weeks ago.


The only articles which continued from the old is
ground coffee, gas spices, and petroleum The tax
gas reduced from rs cents 1000 cubic feet TO 10
cents and the refined petroleum is retained at 10
cents gallon The tax imitation wines remains SUD
santiay the same and the bill contains nothing about
iron or coal


The bill contains Is sections the subject OF bonded
warehouses, and cOnsOldaes into one act all existing
Internal tax bills
Year: 1868

A correspondent of the st. Paul PiO-
1ssr, writing from Fort Wadsworth, D.
T., March s, gives the following sicken-
ing details of want and exposure among
the Indian tribes in Dakota:


We begin to get the details of the
sufferings of the Indians in the North
west. One of our scouts received let
ter, few days since, from one Of his
relatives on the Cheyenne. which states
that fifteen lodges near the Dogs Den
had been without game all winter.
Two or three men were sent to Devils
Lake to endeavor to get some proyis-
ions, but the storm which prevailed at
the time, in connection with the ema-
ciated condition of the messengers,
caused them to be long time on the
Journey; and although the command
ing officer at Fort Totten and others
forwarded few supplies, it is expected
they will not reach their destination
until after starvation shall have COM
pleted its work of determination in the
camp.


Near the Black Butte, on the Mouse
river, there were eighty lodges, all Of
whom are presumed TO have psrished.
There was also a small camp of the
Northern "ChieFs Bluff" who were
entirely without supplies, and no hope
is entertained of any of them being in
existence now.


The Indians st Devils Lake are get
ting fish enough to furnish them about
half meal day. Fish could be taken
in great quantities, but the Indians are
so miserably clad that they are unable
to withstand the intense cold, exposed
as they must be to the cold winds that
pass over the lake. A man when he
goes on the lake to fish, takes all the
clothing of the family. leaving the
women and children with nothing but
the fire. in the lodge to protect them
from the cold.
Year: 1868

The latest freak of female fashion has
not yet made its appearance in our
streets, but We presume we shall not
have to wait for it very long. 1t is the
revival of the old-fashioned hoops, or
as the French call them, panniers or
baskets, which were first in vogue in
France hundred and thirty years ago,
and were afterWard faVorite article of
dress with the beautiful Marie Antoin-
ette and her ladies Just before the revo-
luton of 1889. They consist simply of
q circular frame-w TX of whalebone, OF
other suitable material, fastened around
the person beneath the waist and above
the hips, extending equally in every di-
rection, and producing an extraordinary
enlargement aud rotundity of the fig
ure. When the fashion was at its ex-
treme, the rule was that the diameter
of the psnnier should be equal to the
hight Of the wearer; but this extrava-
gance was adopted only by the more
ultra and dashing among the ladies Of
the time. The introduction of this
mode at the present day is the work of
the Empress Eugenie, who seems to
exercise a more despotic sway over the
women ofthe civilized world than her
stern and INSCRIPTIONS husband has
ever been sble to WELD over the French
nation. As yet, she has been followed
in this last innovation only by the ladies
of Paris; but the rest of Homsnkind are
sure to hasten to initiate their example.
According 10 statement in the cores
pondent of that Trustworthy authority
concerning fashion. the Jonrn1L Of Com
meTce, the whole fashionable world Of
that city has been quick to put on pan
niers, although to many they are any
thing but becoming. mot only the
young and the slyph like, Says this wri-
ter, bat the middle-sgsd aud stout sport
panniers; the latter rendering them
selves absolutely ridiculousin q costume
which requires to be worn with all the
grace and ease for which Her Majesty
is so distinguished to render it present
able" This reminds US of the intro
duction of crinoline by the same impe-
rial dictstrix. At 6rst that novelty made
all women appear very strange. and
some supremely ugly; but by degrees
we became used to it, and now tn ere
are those who think the fashion beau.
tiful; and 50, we dare say, it will be
with the panniers. We live and learn.
-Nelo York Sun.
Year: 1868

An article entitled "The Farewell of
Fig-Leaves." in the March number Of
the N0rtkerR Montky-sttributed to
Miss Olive Logan-is by far the ablest
attack on the ballet that has been elici-
ted since the BLACK Crook" first dis
played its demoralibing attraetions.-
The writer, who has evidently had an
extensive stage experience, assails not
only the ballet, but the exposures toler-
sted by the extreme fashions Of the
day.


A single paragraph will give a good
idea Of the treatment Of this subject:


"a somewhat weary distance may
seem to have been travelled over in
this rather resume than statement of
the obligations at once binding woman
to modesty and her friends to assist her
in the maintenance of that quality; but
it is to be feared that before all is said
the connection with the special subject
of improper personal exposures may
be only too evident. For there is small
occasion of treading on the painful if
not dangerous ground of specification,
to prove either that there only exists
one forfeiture of modesty more assured
than that incurred in throwing the
sacredness of the person open TO the
public gaze,or that there does hot exist
even one road more inevitable toward
that impurity following immodesty.-
There is lust of the eye mentioned
by that same commonly neglected au-
thority before quoted quite as guilty as
that which follows, and more destruc-
tive, because hundreds may be con.
taminated at once and the ever.re
curing test of brotherhood, or better
still, of husbandhood, comes up again,
inevitably to illustrate the atrocity o.
pandering to it. In the marriage con
tract what husband will fail to claim
that the woman who he takes to hi
arms and heart contracts to keep tht
glories of her womanhood sacred 70 hi
only eyel And what father or broth
er will fail to visit with the seVerest
reprobation the first advance toward
undue revelations of either daughter
or sister, simply because he, in com
mon with the husband, recognises suct
exposures. if continuing. as incompsti
ble with purity of soul and threaten
ingly dangerous to purity Of body?


Il might puzzle even an imaginative
writer to concentrate in a few word
more sneering but grieved bitterness
that that expressed, many years ago
during temporary reign Of the diseas,
now persistent, by certain husband
who was sccosted with question whil'
looking on at a dance in which hi
very decollete wife was figuring. "Whsr
very handsome and msgniicently form
ed lady is that yonder, in the greer
and pesrls?" asked one of the othel
guests, an acquaintance. THAT? Oh
that Is my wife; or, at least, l though
that it was up to to day. But, by tht
Prophet am inclined to think, by
the way she dresses tonight, that she
is the wife of every gentleman in the
room"
Year: 1868

SEEDs-Now is the time for farmers
and gardeners to look over their stock
of seeds, and see if they are well pro-
Vided against the time Of need. When
planting time comes, not q moment
should be lost in hunting up seeds. re
yon are short of any particular kind Of
seed, and have plenty Of some other
sort, exchange with your neighbor. If
this cannot be done. aud you have to
buy, be sure and buy Of those only
who are honest and can be depended
upon. Always procure the best seed
for it is poor economy to use seed that
will produce only inferior results. If
you have planted the same variety of
potatoes for several years, you had bet
ter change your seed; procure potatoes
from a distance, for they will produce
a much better crop, and the potatoes
will be larger and better. Most Vege


tables may be greatly improves by care
in selecting the earliest and best seed


Those who can should raise their own
seeds, for, as a general thing. those you
buy will prove inferior to those you
raise. We have known cases where
corn has been made to ripen q week or
ten days earlier. after as many years.
simply by selecting the seed in the field
from the ears that ripened earliest
Tomatoes may be wonderfully improv


ed. both in earli1ess, size and beauty,
by selecting the largest and finest form
ed specimens among those ripening
early. What is true of corn and toEsa,
toes, is true of almost everything that
grows. If, then, so great changes can
be produced, let every one exercise
great care in selecting seed. then be
sure and keep it pure and good.
Year: 1868

1t is not more than forty years ago
that Mr.. L. called at the house of 8
DR.. B. one very cold morning, on his
way to H. .'Sir," said the doctor, "the
weather is very frosty-will you take
something to drink before you start ?"


In that early day when ardent spirits
were deemed indispensable to warmth
for the winter when commencing a
Journey, and at every stopping place
along the road, the traveller used in
toxicating drinks to keep. himself warm.


No" said Mr.. L-,@I never touch
anything of the kind, and Pll tell you
the reason-my wife is the cause of it.
l had been in the hsbit OF meeting
some neighbors every evening for the
purpose of playing cards. We assem-
bled at each others shops, and liquors
we're introduced after while. Weme
not so much for drinking. but I used
to return home late in the evening
more or less intoxicated. Ny wife al
ways met me at the door sffectionately
and when l ehided her for sitting up so
late for me, she kindly replied:


II prefer doing so, for cannot sleep
when you are out"


This always annoyed me. L wished
in my heart she would begin TO scold
me for then could have retorted, and
thus relieve my conscience. But she
always met me with the same gentle
and loving spirit.


Things passed on thus for some time
when l at once resolved that I would,
by remaining late and returning much
intoxicated, provoke her so much as 10.
cause her to lecture me. when meant
to answer her with severity, and thus
creating another issue between us, un.
burden my bosom of its present trouble.


II returned in such a plight about
four o'clock in the morning. She met
me at the door with her usual tender
ness, and said, Come in husband. l
have just been making a warm fire for
you, because / knew you would be
cold. Take off your boots and warm
your feet; here is cup of coffee for
you"


doctor, that was too much. could
endure it no longer, and l resolved from
that moment that would never touch
another drop as long as lived, and
never will. 1t was aheavy trial for nv
wife's patience, but she fairly conquer
ed me that time"


He held to his resolution, and lived
and died practising total abstinence
from all intoxicating drinks, in a vii
lage where intemperance has rayRged
as much as in any other town in the
State.
Year: 1868

GES GRANT is a practical economiser


in all things, and loses no opportunity
10 save expense. He siRnalized his
short occupation of the War Office by q
vigorous cutting down of ofexpenses and
stopping ofleaks which was refreshing;
md in his recent correspondence with
General Hancock, in relation to the re-
moved New Orleans officials, he takes
occasio n to tell that oficer-for all the
world in the tone a prudent father
might adopt toward q son away at sch
ool, who is disposed tn be a little too
free of his money-"Dispatches OF such
length as yours shonld be sent by mail
when there is not a greater necessity
for prompt reply than seems to exist
in this case.
Year: 1868

The Mobile Tribune calls attention to
the fact that the price of cotton has
steadily risen during the last mouth
from thirteen cents pound to twenty
four. 1t remarks that the oldest and
shrewdest cotton men of Mobile con-
fess themselves unable to account for
this remarkable advance. Some think
it due TO a miscslculation of the Liver
pool dealers as to the amount of the
cotton crop of this country; others see
in it oaly one Of those phenomena of
speculation, which are as iDexplicable
as the panics which sometimes seize
armies in the face of the enemy. This
explanation is not satisfactory, but it
is apparently the best that can at
present be given. .
Year: 1868

WARREN, March u. 1885,
This eertifes that in the erection Of our dwell
ling and stores last season. We Rade choice Of
Plastic Slate f our roofing and have had no
cause to regret it. Should We build more this
season, as we contemplate should use the same.
We would state further in reference TO the in
quiry as TO whether the rain water from the roof
IS affected by any taint of coal tar. we say that
it's Rot- We should say that our cistern water
Is better than from a shingle roof less snow re-
naming on tho roof in winter to hold the scot
uneven surface of shingie root.
Year: 1868

The LATEST STORY of Paris porter is this
A gentleman coming home from the theatre a
few nights since, was astonished to find the
he see but his porter and wife, with cork
belts under their arms, padding about the stone
reservoir which supplies the house with water


He became so sick at the stomach he could say
nothing for some time; at last he exclaimed in
a tone of Indignation, What are you so inf,-
NOUS as to wash yourself in the water We
drink p The porter replied, Goodness gra-
clous what Of that? we have been bathing
here every night this summer. Has not your
water been just as good as ever? Don't hun
dreds of people bathe in the Seine, and is not
that water the drink of half Paris?' The ten
ant gave notice to quit the next morning, and
is now looking out for house with reservoir.
Meantime he drinks nothing but wine.
Year: 1868

Stringy and old, and lame and halt.
Was the pig whose flesh was put to salt.
Such gristly stuff was the gaitel meat.
That it seemed about half fit to eat.
They offered tho sandwich chunks for sale
To the hungry folks who ride by rail.
A lunch tor famished man to ca!:
Two chunks OF bread and a chunk Of moatE
The bread SO sour aud the meat so tough.
That bite or two is bite enough.


The buffers rank and the mustard's strong,
And that is the end Of my Sandwich Song,