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Year: 1867

From the London Times.


Lord Stanley's assurance that no I'M
friendly answer had been received from
Washington on the subject of the Alabama
claims iustifies us In still looking forward
to an honorable settlement of the whole
dispute. 1t has been more than rumored
that Mr.. Seward not only objected to any
reasonable limitation of the questions to be
decided, but also insisted on including
among them our right to recognize the
Confederate States as a belligerent power.
With every disposition to make all possible
concessions, our government could not have
submitted to such condition, and we re-
joice to learn, in effect, that il was never
formally demanded. Having once ex-
pressed our readiness to consider whatever
grievance may have been sustained by the
United States through the default of our
government, we may dismiss from our
minds any anxiety as to the ultimate
restoration of cordiality between the
two countries. Sooner or later, and more
or less graciously, the American govern
ment and people will meet US halfway
In spite of much loose talk and writ
ing about the Alabama claims being a
simple matter "of debit and credit" we dc
them more justice than TO suppose that IN
their view it is chiefly pecuniary question
Without affecting TO make light of the
damage inflicted on American commerce
by the depredations of the Alabama, and
still more by the panic she inspired among
ship-owners, we do not doubt for moment
that a sense of injury, rather a sense Of loss,
is the motive Of these claims. There is no
longer any obstacle on our side to an ami
cable compromise Great Britain is ready
to balance accounts with the United States,
and to pay the compensation, iE any, which
an impartial umpire may find to be due
from her. She has consented to waive the
reasons alleged by Lord Russell against a
judicial revision of Imperial acts, and COM
piled, so far, with Mr.. Seward's original pre-
posal More than this a nation cannot do
and the United States government will not
throw away an advantage, which is for them
political as well as diplomatic, By rejecting
so Just an offer.
Year: 1867

The UNION AND DISPATCH, as hereto
fore. will take the Constitution and laws for u
guide; and in the discussion of all the new and
intricate questions and issues arising out Of the
extraordinary condition in which the country Is
placed. it will adhere TO the principles and
teachings Of the founders and expositors Of our
government and institutions. II will endeavor
to guard with vigilance and defend with unwa-
vering earnestness and faith the rights and inte-


SITS Of all the States, and the essential princi-


les which constitute the basis Of the Republic
We shall oppose all invasions Of these. and
uphold. TO the utmost Of our ability. the union
Of the States under them. Feeling that they
are endangered by the revolutionary schemes OF
the Radical politicians who now bold the LsRis-
lative power of the Government. we shall abats


ching Of our past opposition to their mea-
surs With these views. which are no less than
rviound convictions. we cannot and will not
hesitate to defend the unfortunate South from
the aspersiOns and impOsitions heaPed upon its
people. and urge that JusTICE and RIGRT shall
he meted out to them.
Year: 1867

We shall constantly admOnish the Southern
people to be self reliant, and shall DO what We
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pro
lucts To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves to encourage the digersih
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
nent of Southern resources.
Year: 1867

lr is stated that when Gen. Grant was
urged 70 become President Of the National
Temperance Society, his reply was that he
fully ympathized with the cause, but did
mot think he was the right man for 1t.
Year: 1867

by A CONSOLIDATION OF THE NASH
WILLIE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH, and by the generous and united
support Of the UyIoN AND DIsPATcH By the
patrons of both the former papers. the Proprie-
tors are enabled to present Newspaper hither-
to unsurpassed in this city or State.


IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY OF
EEWS. our paper will compare favorabIy with
the best in the entire country; and in saying
this. we only repeat the expressions of many Of
our patrons. who are most capable Of judgins in
uch matters.
Year: 1867

And kindred topics. we shall also give an eE
tensive variety Of valuable and interesting INST
ter-the best adapted to the farming classes o.
our State. which will. in great measure sup
Els the place Of a family agricultural paper.
Year: 1867

Blessed is the man who doth sub
scribe for his county paper and pay
therefor. His feet shall not stand
on slippery places; he shall not be
forsaken by his friends nor persecu-
ted by his enemies, nor shall his
children be seen begging
Blessed is he that walketh to the
Office Of the printer, yea, even as
cendeth to the sanctum, and payeth
years subscription in advance
Selah


He shall learn wisdom day by
day, and be exalted above his fell
lows. -f........


He shall talk knowingly upon all
subjects, and his neighbors shall be
astonished at the muchness of his
learning.


He shall not contract bad debts or
lose good bargains.


He shall not pay an additional per
cent. on his taxes, for his eyes shall
behold the notice Of the collector,
and he will take warning thereby.
Verify, he shall bring his produce
to the market when the prices are ex-
ceedingly good, and withhold il
when the price descendeth.


He shall not lay hold Of rcd-hot
pokers, for his knowledge of metal
lurgy will teach him that hot iron
burns. .--.


His children shall not vex him
nor his wife wear the breeches.


He shall live to a good old age
and when his dying hour is at hand
his soul shall not be troubled as tC
its future state.


But it were better for him thai
doth refuse to subscribe for his
county paper, that he be bound
hand and foot, and cast upon {
feather bed.


If perchance he hath moment:
peace, it is only that he may have ;
little rest ere the memory of an evi
life lacerates his mind as the goat
pricks the hide Of the strong OK, Sc
> that his punishment may be longel
drawn out.


His children shall grow up il
= wickedness they shall put thei
/: hands to their noses, and vex hin
) to wrath, and his wife shall kiel
him out of bed.
Year: 1867

We have probably all of us met
with instances in which word need.
lesslY spoken against the reputation
of a female has been. magnifed by
malicious minds until the cloud has
been dark enough to over-shadowl
her whole existence To those who
are accustomed, not necessarily from
bad motives, but from thong
ness, to speak lightly of ladies, we
recommend these s'hints'' as worthy
of consideration 50 9JGEr'


Never use alady's name in an i'm
proper place, at an improper time,
or in mixed company Never
make assertions about her that you
think untrue. or allusions that you
feel she herself would blush to hear.
When you meet with men who do
not scruple to make use of wo-
mans name in a reckless and un-
principled manner, shun them, for
they are the very worst members of
the community-men lost to every
sense of honor, every feeling of hu-
manity.


Many COOL and worthy woman's
character has been forever ruined
and she heart broken by lie manu-
factured by some william. and repeat
ed where it should not have been,
and in the presence of those whose
little Judgment could not deter them
from circulating the foul and bragg
ging report. A slander is soon
propagated, and the smallest thing
derogatory to woman's character
will fly on the wings of the wind, and
magnify as it circulates, until its
monstrous weight brushes the poor
unconscious victim. Respect the
name of woman, for your mother
and sisters are women, and as you
would have their fair name unfair
nished, and their lives unem bittered
by the s1anderer's bitter tongue, heed
the i'll that your own words may
bring upon the mother, the sister,
orthe wife of some fellow creature.
Year: 1867

WE give place in our columns to
the following extracts from the
Chicago Times, for the purpose of
showing how the renegade Presi-
dent is regarded by those whose ia
vor he sought so eagerly. Johnson
may have the solace of being Presi-
dent of the United States, but it
must be a source of perpetual re


morse for him to know that he has
the deep contempt Of the American
people of all parties, except the of
fee holders. Here are the extracts :


If the message of the president has
no other distinguishing quality, it at
least has that of length. This fact
alone would powerfully initiate
against its influence, were it the
most statesmanlike, patriotic and
logical document ever issued. For
this reason, the message will carry
vastly less weight tnan it otherwise
might. When to its great length is
added the fact that its author is un-
popularin the extreme, and that, un-
like majority Of his predecessors,
he has the sympathies of no party,
the influence ofthis message falls to
zero. Mr.. johnson is unfortunate
in The fact that, when he speaks to
congress or the country, he address
cs himself always to the opposition.
An opposition in this country is
always partisan. 1t never examines
the merits, but seeks only the flaws,
Of the arguments Of an antagonist.


The president devotes at least one
half of his lengthy communication
to defence of his position on re-
construction. 1t may be conceded
that this portion is able and argu-
mentative. 1t may even be admit


ted that it is based upon the consti-
tuition. He has able advisers, and
he has succeeded, in this discussion
of theories Of the character of the
union, the impossibility of secession,
Fand the constitutionality of his
Year: 1867

And in conclusion, let me add
that l have spent just one year
within the borders of Iowa and do
not detract one word from what
stated in my letter of last December,
in reference to climate DC. Of all
the climes / ever was in, this beats,
last summer being the most pleas
ant I ever experienced, and the fall
weather certainly never had an equal
within the scope of my memory.
But more anon. Yours truly,


OCCIDENTAL.
Year: 1867

nances was the measure which pass
ed the House on Saturday the 7th
inst, and is now before the Senate.
1t is a moderate and cautious act.
and is well calculated to restore
that confidence and prosperity which
Mr.. McCullough's course has SO
seriously disturbed.


For these reasons We would com,
mend the prompt the prompt action
Of the House on this subject. 1t is
fortunate for the country that Con
gress is not only disposed to give
undivided attention to financial
measures, but that the policy which
this step inangurates is so eminent
ly fitted to restore the country to
its former prosperity and activity
The country may congratulate it.
self that the increasing drain on its
currency has been arrested Through
this action the country has liberty
to rest and recuperate itself from
the terrible strain which has beer
afflicted upon, it.


! But wni,e we commend tlis &C.
ton as wise and timely, we would
urge also that it is only the first
step in the right direction. By ia
king it, the House has inauguraie6
a policy in which lies the fnancia
safety ofthe country. But this pol
icy must be faithfully carried out
1t is essential that the volume O
currency now used for purposes O
trade be increased sufficiently to re
licve the stringency Of the market
The burden of taxation, now weigh
ing down upon the country mus
be relieved. The expenses of tn
government must be lessened-
These measures make up the onl'
policy consistent with the fnancia
welfare ofthe country. They shoult
be put into operation, and that a
soon as possible. In this way W
may hope to see the country racov
ering from the financial dil1icultie
in which the war has involved US


Toledo Blade.
Year: 1867

The action of the House on Sat
urday last IN suspending the power


Of the Secretary Of the Treasury to


contract the currency, is very en-
couraging Indication of what we
may hope from the future financial


course Of Congress. The measure
is a good one. It is demanded by
the exigencies of lie times. The
great need Of the country at pres
ent is relief from the stringency
which has oppressed it for the past
two years. The greatest evil which
trade suffers is the unnecessary drain
upon the currency, by which Sec
retary Mccullough has continually
increased this stringency to an
alarming extent. Therefore the
first and most important step for
Congress to take is to put stop to
this depletion. The step was both
polite and necessary. 1t was ne
cessary because the currency was
already reduced to point barely
sufficient to carry on the most es-
sential operations of trade. 1t was


polite because the people, after suf-
fering long and patiently, under the
ruinous policy now in force, have
reached point beyond which they


will bear no more They have felt
the effect of the policy, and the re-
suit of the disaffection produced
thereby, is visible in the largely in
creased Democratic vote at the fall
elections. The policy inaugurated


by the almost unanimous vote of
the House. meets the wishes of the
masses, 1t combines the character
of cautious, safe and at the same
popular financial policy. We have
frequently expressed our opinion
that the first step. toward proper
administration of the National f.
Year: 1867

r1gy- We find the following call for a Radical
County Convention, for the nomination OF
candidates for the Convention, posted up at
the Court House door. We publish it for the
benefit of all interested:
Year: 1867

A full and fashionable audience witnessed
the fine comedy OF Fashion" at Walls
Opera House last evening, and the playing
was excellent. This evening SHERIDAs's
brilliant comedy Of the School for
Scandal" will be played for Mr.. DAvES-
roRr's benefit. This play will bring out in
appropriate parts the full strength Of BERRY
q Walls sterling company. This will at
tract . full house unless everybody in Wash
ington is wrong in some respect
Year: 1867

Odd Fellows Hall was crowded last even
ing by the admirers Of the quaint and rich
music Of Father KEMP's Old Folks. This
was their last performance, and they leave
behind them many who would profoundly re-
gret their departure were IT not for the hope
that they will return at no distant day, with
costumes complete and voices unimpaired,
Year: 1867

Speaker CoLFAx's first reception OF the
season attracted last evening en- immense
throng of distinguished people from all de-
partments in public life and the highest So
cial circles Of our city. The young people
danced heartily in the lower parlors, and the
affair was pleasant beginning OF series Of
delightful reunions.
Year: 1867

Committee are Of opinion that however well
these may be educated, they would be in the
minds of the native population upon par with
foreign physicians, and subject to the same pre-
judice and opposition from the present native
doctors as foreign physicians and the Queens
Hospital now are The deep rooted sentiment
that foreign doctors can foreign diseases hut
native doctors only can cure native diseases,
would be applicable To them. They would also
seek for a residence in the towns and pOpulous
places as competitors Of foreign physicians for
the sake Of higher remuneration. which their
expensive habits would require for their support.
But think that the simple and not very
pensiye system which we herein recommend would
in a reasonable time undermine the influence of
the native doctors in every district, and counter
act the growing tendency to revive the worship of
false gods and the belief in the old Hawaiian
sorcery. &. y. JUDD,


&. Il. ANDREWS,


l.. III. GULICK.
Year: 1867

The DAYTON Journal says botiomless pit
has been discovered on the line of the Union
aud Looansporl Railroad into which nine
teams havs been rolling dirt several days
without the least effect. Throw in n load of
Radical Congressman they do not make
dirt enough, the concern is Indeed boltomless.
Year: 1867

quite cool enough for cloth clothes; it
is braoing and delightful. I went out
to-day to hear the distinguished DR.
Henry Ward Beecher preach, but was
disappointed as he is sick will pro-
baby hear him next sabbath.


OBSERVER.
Year: 1867

A CoTToN RIVAL. RAMGE.-
Some of the Southern journals men
tion a possible rival to the cotton
plant in one of japanese origin, cal
led Ramie, and grown to some extent
in Mexico. A few roots we're semitic
a gentleman in Louisiana last spring,
who is testing them with a view Of
comparing their product with that Of
the Southern staple. The Ramie is
said to resemble, in structure and
growth, the common nettle is hard
ier than cotton; can be cultivated
at much less expense will produce
three crops in u season in a climate
as genial as that Of the Gulf States !;
does not require replanting oftener
than once in six or seven years is
more productive and of stronger fiber
than the cotton plant, iscultivated as
readily as the sugar cane, and is ex-
empt from the many casualties incil
dent to the cultivation of the plant
it is expected to rival. Experiment
may demonstrate what is here assum'
ed, but we confess to little faith in
this cotton substitute come whence it
may. Should the experiment, howa
ever, prove a success, the advantages
likely to flow from its introduction,
can scarcely be over estimated.
Year: 1867

bank, what was his horror to see his
fair bethrothed, accompanied by
female friend, not more than forty
yards distant, and slowly approaching
the spot where he stood revealed q ID
all his naked loveliness." Here was
a predicament, indeed If he sought
safety in fight the young ladies would
be sure to sec him, and If he remain
ed where he was, it would be impos-
sible for him to escape detection.
What should he do? All happy
thought there was tree, and if he
could manage to climb it unobseryed,
he might secrete himself among the
branches, where the thick mass Of
leaves


"- with friendly guise,"


Would hide his form from prying eyes"


No sooner said than done, and
being careful to keep the body Of the
tree between himself and the girls,our
young friend was in a very short time
.snugly ensconced among the branches
and waiting very impatiently for the
young ladies to 60 by. Unforta-
nately, however, in the hurry Of the
moment he forgot his clothes, and
these, lying at the foot of the tree,
attracted the attention of the girls,
and with the proverbial curiosity of
their sex, they must needs come
nearer to try and uuravel the seeming
mystery. Approaching the tree, they
discovered what the mysterious bun
die was, and became lost in wonder
ment as to how a mans clothing
without the man should happen to be
in that sequestered spot. They gave
free play to their imaginations and
their tongues, and many were the
laughs and jokes they iDdulged in
while giving the garments thorough
and critical examination. Matters
however, did not look so funny to
our "man up tree, and fearful of
being discovered, he resolved to
change his base and secure better
position. In doing this he inadvertr
emily threw his whole weight on a
dead limb, and in a moment, with a
laundering crash, down he came and
lay sprawling fat on his back right
between the two girls. There was
smothered oath, two piercing shrieks,
and hastily picking himself up the
young man fed like a deer in one
direction, while the girls as speedily
sought to get away from so dreadful
sight in another. Returning after
the coast was clear, our hero resumed
his clothing and straightway went to
his home, where a note was shortly
after handed him from his lady~loYe,
declaring their engagement to be at
end. To this day it is rather
hazardous undertaking to invite that
young gentleman to go bathing.
Year: 1867

You met me first, four years ago


Well, you did you spiteful creature
When vas in my gushing teens,


As pure in heart. as bright In feature.
| may have talked to you of love


used to be somewhat romantic-
But never meant one half ] said,


No, never was half SO frantic.
A Quartermaster eh forsocth?


Is that your topmost round of glory?
Is that the starry wreath Of fame


Which shone respleDdert in your storys
Quartermaster patience, dear


No wonder that spurued your image,
And turned away with woman's scorn,
To grasp the hand OF Colonel Grimage-
You found me paint and plaster, eh
Wei. really. this is very funny;
The green eyed monster, jealousy,
Has made your temper sweetly runny;
Well, slash away;-I know full well
The height and depth OF each dark meaning
See envy sitting at your heart,


And jealousy in all your dreaming.
never spoke OF that dark wig


With which f" bald awful blank" you cover;
When you declared it was yotr hair,
| never said twas any other
Then let my waterfall alone;


Remember sir those golden tresses
You once adored-'twas years ago,


When you were paying your addresses.
Now may you find a Mrs. Bricks,


Whose roses time can never wilter,
Who wears waterfall like mine,


And sports ten times larger tilter;
Once finding her, within your heart
Enshrine her beauteous, tender image,
Forget you ever were refused


BY your devoted Mrs. Grimage.
Year: 1867

THE lady who fell into a brown
study was ished up after Protracted
effort In consequence Of this accl-
dent the city authorities have resolved
TO drain it off and cover the spot with
the next National Democratic Plat
form.
Year: 1867

The members Of the Republican
party IN the House may as well be


warned in time that If they lay the


party liable to the charge. or the sus-
picion even. Of having Persecuted Mr.
Johnson without cause. they viii
have far less to do with making the
next president than they imagine
To avoid the dangers Of CoPPerhead
administration the people will begin
10 shout . Grant, Grant Grant =
as they did when Mr. johnson was
swinging around the northern arc-of
the circle last simmer biiJrguEse
Year: 1867

HEAR HIM-A Watsonville correspondent OF
the Santa Cruz Times draws this pastoral picture
of life in the former place -" Twenty COWS,


four horses and one colt feeding public
plaza. If that is not evidence of rural SIM
plicity, don I know what is. They are taking
their ease ; fears of being disturbed by any
obtrusive City Marshal parish beadle. They
would make an interesting sketch, suggestive OF
the harmony and repose of this quiet and lovely
village, which, to be appreciated, must be seen.
Year: 1867

This charge will be the same as at the Mint-a
half of one per cent.-and which is paid by us
to that institution. But there Will be no charge
in future for making fine gold or silver bars from
bullion refined by u.s.
RETURNS IN com MADE N FORTY-EIGIT


HOURS.


Silver contained in deposits for coin will be ac-
counted dor at the same rate customary at the
Mint.


Gold bars Of other Assayers in good standing
will be cashed by US at the highest market rates
Dust and bullion can be forwarded to us from
any part of the country, and returns made thro
Wells, Fargo & Co. Express.
Year: 1867

KILLED HINsELF.-Rchard F. Snowden, son
of the late Col. Snowden, committed suicide at
San Quentin on the 23d ult. He was visiting a
friend who had loaned him pistol with which
as he said, he intended to shoot ducks. The
friend had hardly left the room when the report
of pistol was heard, and returning he found
Snowden dead in chair. lie had placed the
muzzle of the pistol in his mouth and fired the
ball passing out at the top Of his head Snow
den was about IS years old, and is supposed to
have committed the act while aboring under de-
preston of spirits, brought about hy poverty and
inability to procure employment.


Is 1T so The San Jose Patriot says ton
the top of the highest peaks of the mountains
bordering the east of the San Jose Valley lie the
petrified bones of whale. This sovereign of
the sea in countless ages long past, when the
grand mountains of California were Just emerg-
ing from the deep, was probably stranded on the
submerged summit or broke his neck or pro-
duced conclusion of the brain by butting his
head against the wall of rocks while sporting in
the briny flood, or in mad career after smaller
fish or some coy whales seeking to avoid his
amorous pursuit