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Year: 1865

If a piece Of metal in IFS ordinary con-
dition is immersed in nitric acid, it is
powerfully acted upon. entering into
combination with the acid, and losing
its metallic FORM But piece of platin-
um wire has one end inserted in the
acid, and the iron is then immersed in
contact with the wire it is SO changed
that the acid has no power on it, and
this condition continues after the plati-
mum wire is withdrawn. The contact
of a single point with the platinum sends
transformation through all its particles
which renders them invulnerable to the
attacks Of the most powerful acid. Even
more wonderful is the change under the
influence of current of electricity
When bar of pure soft iron is wound
with an insulate wire and current of
electricity is sent through the wire, the
bar is instantly changed into magnet.
It is endowed with an unseen force which
stretches out from its ends, and seizing
any other pieces of iron within its reach,
draws them to itself, and holds them in
its invisible grasp. The object of insul-
ating the wire is to prevent the electric
ity from leaving it. and through this in
sulating coat power is thus exerted
which changes so strangely the nature
of the iron, enabling it to act on substan-
ces with which it is not in contact. AS
soon as the cireling current ceases, the
iron becomes like Sampson shorn Of his
locks,its miraculous power has departed.


Not less mysterious than either Of
these is the more familiar phenomenon
of the fall Of piece Of iron 10 the ground,
under the simple action Of gravitation.
What is that invisible force which rea-
ches out in all directions from the earth.
and clutches all matter in its grasp /?
The fbres of this power are impercept
ible to any of cur senses. If we pass
our hand under suspended rock we
can feel nothing reaching from it to the
earth and yet there is something
stretching up from the earth, taking hold
of the rock, and drawing it down with
the strength of a hundred cables We
walk enveloped in mystery, and ''our
daily life is a miracle
Year: 1865

FATE.-A western paper publishes
the following -" We knew an old man
who believed, that what was to be would
be- He lived in a region infested by
very savage Indians. He always took
his gun with him when going into the
woods but this time be found that
some of his family had taken it. As he
would not 60 without it, his friends tan
talized him by saying that there was no
danger of the Indians {; that be would
not die till his time came, anyhow.


Yes, yes, said the old fellow but
suppose | was to meet an Indian, and
his time had come /? it wouldn't do not
to have my gum =
Year: 1865

bD~ Major General Carl Shurz has
been assigned to command in Han
cock corps, and will command a division
when it is raised. He will in few days
proceed to inspect the system of recruit
ing for that corps in the west.
Year: 1865

THE Lyon Light Infantry, oil SHASTA WIZ give
ball on the 22d, the proceeds of which will be
given to the public school of that place They
expect to raise enough to avoid the necessity OF
ievying q special school tax
Year: 1865

LrsLg LrsIERs MACAzIsE.-We notice that
some of the papers in Northern California and
oregon are inquiring. in behalf of subscribers
TO the Pdcifc Monthly, what has become of the
editress? The Flag says - the magazine over
whose editorial columns she presdes has ceased
to appear. The persons left in charge got one
number out without an editor; but hearing
nothing from Li-le, deserted the Office and left
things ut loose ends This statement will likely
be construed that the Pacific NonfAip Is dead
We hardly think that is true BY the Portland
Orrqonian we learn that Lisle has finished her
tour and left Oregon. When she gets back to
San Francisco we think her Magazine will re-
appear r.-NdrVsriHe appeal.


We arc in doubt about it, Lisles conduct
while in this locality led many to believe that
she was in pursuit OF some one to love If she
should perchance go in partnership with web
foot he won t trust her far away from home
as San Francisco, depend upon it. Our brief
opinion is that Lislc got tired of the editorial
profession and has gone into the nursury bust
ness.
Year: 1865

pa- Hope for the Afiicted.-IN another part Of
paper will be found the advertisement Of the celebrated
Institute established by Dr. j. C. Young in 1870 In this age
deceit and clsrlaansm il boon to the suffering 10
point them where they Of obtaining the wish
ed relief AMI Under the Of the klfu Doctor
troubled divest themselves of their burdens
pain shame lay aside their and secure health
sick trouble do not hesI-
advertisement and follow the advice Do not
forget number the manner Of directing your letter
CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washington street. san Fran
cisco. t+.jilsh'
Year: 1865

The late dreadful tragedy atWashington,
to the exclusion of almost everything else,
occupies the public attention aud engrOsses
the thoughts of men. Everywhere it is
the subject OF comment and the theme of re-
mark. The popular heart has been deeply
stirred, and the strongest feelings have been
aroused in connection with it. 1t is alto
gether natural and proper that it should be
be So This occurrence is 20 different from
what has ever before taken place in our po-
ltlcal history, at once so horrible and novel,
so shocking personal and so great public
calamity, that for a long time to cbme it will
be remembered with peculiar interest and
adherence. Even yet we can not fully real
ize the occurrence that has seesuddenly and
Unexpectedly transpired. msse,is eonnee,
ted with it a bewildering sensation Of the
strongest character The time and the cir
cumstances the character and official posi-
OF the murdered man, the bloody disposi-
tion and the cool hardihood of the villain
who was his murderer, are commented upon
in every private circle.


The American people, brave even to reck-
lessness upon the field of battle-willing to
encounter every danger and risk-not afraid
of any peril where the King of Terrors lies
esconced-yet recoil in horror from cold
blooded private murder and assassination. -
Nothing has shocked the public mind with
in our recollection comparable to this muir
der of our Chief Magistrate, in crowded
theater, and before thousands of people and
the presentation before them. like an appa-
rltion, of the desperad0 who had committed
the sanguinary deed. No element of sur
prise and of horror seems to be wanting in
this tragedy to invest it with a character
that would require the searching of history
to find a parallel resembling it in demonac
cruelty and vengeance. Gin, Eng.
Year: 1865

!, WASHINGTON, April ls.--To an address
ny humber OF clergyman, who called on
him to-day, the President replied, thanking
them IN the warmest terms for their very
kind mention of him, and for their rendered
support and encouragement. He spoke
with feeling Of the great personal and public
worth OF his lamented predecessor As
sumlng the great responsibilities imposed
upon him, III obedience to the requirements
OF the Consultation, IN consequence of this
sad dispensation Of Providence, he felt his
own individual insufhciency, and tho neces-
slty OF the kind counsel and corporation of
all friends of their country. This support
ne should endcayor to deserve by shaping
discourse to those immutable principles Of
right which underlie our Government. Hs
said he had sure faith that if we adhered
to those principles, the Almighty would
save the nation. He believed that the ma
ton had great mission to fulfill, and that
God would not allow it to perish before its
work was doue


They had alluded to the murder of tho
late President, and to the attempt on Mr..
Seward life, IN just terms of Indignation
and horror. The assassination of any man,
high or low, was crime Of the darkest dye,
and especially diabolical was it when the
blow was struck at the loved and bonored
head of great nation, in the very moment
of triumph; but this horrible crime was only
portion Of the greatest of crimes, the at
tempted assassination of nation, and he
believed that the American people felt it to
be SO. Treason, he said, was a crime, and
not mere difference Of political opinions.
The President closed by again thanking his
visitors for giving him, at this hour, their
God speed.
Year: 1865

1t is to be feared that the assassin, Booth


and his confederate have made their escape


The latest accounts do not represent either
to have been arrested 1t is supposed they
have got into Virginia, and are now within
Mosby lines. But if they make good their
escape into the South, every Southern man
should interest himself in securing the mur-
derers. Assassination is not war, and the
honor Of the Southern people demands that
these parties should not only be allowed not to
remain among them, but that they should
be secured and handed over to the Federal
authorities. And JEFF. Davis could not do
himself more credit than to issue a procla-
nation calling upon Southern men every
where to secure the assassins, and deliver
them to the nearest Federal military post
Such an act on his part wold raise him in
the estimation of the people, not only of
the whole North, but Of the civilized world.
II they are allowed to find refuge at the
South, the stain Of the crimes of these
murderers will never be effaced from the
Southern character, as the people Of the
South would be considered as sanctioning
the horrible atrocity Of which these r1rtiss
stand convicted. - Gs. M. ~
Year: 1865

AT the last meeting of the Cabinet, at
which the President attended, Mr.. Lincoln
stated to General Grant that there would be
some big news soon, as he had . strange
dream the night before, and he never had
one Of these dreams but Immediately after
some great event occurred.
Year: 1865

Butler Jealous Of the Military.


In his late speech a. Washington, General
Benjamin F. Butler said: g


In the future the danger 10 our liberties
can come only from the ambitions Of thoss
in the army who may oonspire against the
Life Of the nation"
Year: 1865

=" " WAsHINGfONl Way 2.


Special to the World: The detention Of
JEFF Davis at Fortress Monroe is in tna
expectation that some time will elapse be-
fore all evidence of his completely in the
assassination conspiracy is collected. He
I will probably be indicted for tressOn by
the grand jury now sitting at AlexandEis.
Year: 1865

READING, Pa, April Is, 1864.


DR. WIsHART-Dedr Sir: One year ago the
Examining Surgeon of this district told me
had Consumption of the Lungs, and that could
not he cured; aud Judging from all my symptoms
at that time, myself supposed this to be true
] was for more than one year troubled with a
hacking cough, which gradually grew so bad
that could not have severe fit of coughing
without splitting up blood in large quantities.


For months could not work at anything,
and was obliged to keep my bed most of the
time. While in this condition | was in Mr.
Rowbothams store in this city, and he seeing
how low was recommended me to try your
Pine Tree Tar Cordial. He said he had sold
great deal of it, and that, it had cured so many
others, ne believed it would do solue good. /
bought bottle and commenced using it, In a
very short time L saw that i was getting better
very fast, and after taking several bottles was
entirely restored TO health so that could work
every day at my business, which is very heavy
work, in an iron foundry. When commenced
TO use your Pine Tree Tar Cordial, my weight
was only one hundred and thirty-fve pounds
since the use of it / have weighed on an average
one. hundred and fifty five. i shall be glad 10
have you publish this as believe L should not
have been living at this time if had not used
your great medicine, and wish all who suffer
to receive its benefit. 81 sgts5s- ..3f


Very truly yours, eos as.f a u7-s-l-


Co.'S -,.-i-. Capt SAMUEL HARNER ..
Year: 1865

I'm the manufacture of Threshers and SeparRtofs, 1


have aimed, in the first place. to select the most ap
proved patternssuc have been tried and found to
give satisfaction holding myself ready at all times to
adopt such improvements experience may suggest
being desirable In the next place. have endeayoed to
select the material and have always been careful to
employ but the most competent workmen. have
also instituted the most careful scruteny of all Of my
jobs before they placedin the sassroom and in
this way have been able to supply my customers with
but the most complete work 1t is to these facts
that my machines their reputation with farmers and
threshers. ft
Year: 1865

have thus far found that Woodburys Patent is most
sought after by threshers and certificates show it
does good work and gives excellent satisfaction The
frs premium awarded to this machine at the Mchi-
gan and Ohio State Fars 1865 and has always recev-
ed the first premium at County and State Fairs when
exhibited both in the United States and Canadas
am the only many tacturer Of this superior ma
chine an the State
Year: 1865

The women who bring muddle into their
husbands hearts and homes, are such as
want that instructive sense of comfort and
propriety which like a genial sun or purer
atmosphere, cause the meanest things be-
meath its influence to look cheerful and dagree-
able. On, more, than magic wand, or fairy
taliSman, this truly feminine endowment


The maiden who can bring it as her portion
will need no other dowry the humblest
parlor into which she enters will shine like
an enchanted palace; the dreariest prison
sell, is visited by her Transforming touch,
will reflect feeling of the comfortable par
lor.41 Whenever this sweet household charm
approaches, thence poverty and melancholy
fly /; wheneve it is wanting, there ruin and
detection dwell. Want of Judgment is a
striking characteristic of persons whoare al
Ways in amuddle. y lt. ..sa
Year: 1865

I adviseyou not 70 be-afraid Of a little fun.
at home, good people. Don't shut your
houses lest the sun should fade your carpets,
and your hearts, lest hearty laugh shake
down some musty old cobwebs there. If
you want to ruin your sons let them think
that all mirth and social enjoyment must be
left on the threshold without, when they
come home at night. When once home
is regarded as only place to eat, drink and
sleep in, the work is begun that ends in the
gambling and reckless degradation.
Young people must have fun and relaxation
somewhere; if they do not find it at their
own heartstonesj it will be sought at other
and less profitable places


Therefore let tie fire burn brightly at
night, and make the homestead delightful
with all those little arts which parents so
perfectly understand. Do not repress the
buoyant spirits of your childred. Holf an
hour OF merriment round the lamp and fire.
side of home, blot out the remembrance of
many care aud annoyance during the day,
and the best safeguard they can take with
them 10 the world, is the influence of a
bright little domestic circle.
Year: 1865

METHODIST DOCTRINE. 1t might be well
for some Of those who profess to follow in
the footsteps fJotn Wesley to put in more
constant practice what that good man taught
upon the subject of freedom of opinion. -
We give the following from his writings


Condemn no man for not thinking as
you think. Let every one enjoy the full and
free liberty of thinking for himself Let
every man use his own judgement, since
every man must give an account of himself
to God. Ahhor every approach. in any
kind of degree, to the spirit of persecution


Fyou cannot reason or persuade man in
to the truth, never attempt to force him in
to il. If love will not compel him to come,
lcaye him to God, the Judge Of all, !" =" '..,
Year: 1865

The following very sensible remarks We
copy from the Louisiana FHag-They are
trne and to the point l- ' '8'l #."


We cannot cenSure manin business who
does not advertise if he has nothing worth
advertising; but readers must know that the
business man who throws out his sign in a
newspaper, and is not ashamed of his stock
of goods, can always furnish better quality
at lower prices than those who, either
through shame or penuliousness, never let
the public know what they have or what
they are doing"
Year: 1865

EOLl lue y


Not long since an elderly man, bent al
most double with age and work, and in gar
ments tattered and torn, whilst passing
through Rome, N. Y, stopped at one of
the stores and asked for food or money He
volunteered the remark that he was asha-
med to beg, but stated as an explanation and
in extenuatiun, the following as the cause
OF the necessity His home was Saratoga,
and he CHANGED to be in Canada at the time
Of the Rebellion in that country in 1857. -
He was charged with being engaged in that
outbreak, was tried and convicted for being
in completely with the Patriots" and sen
fenced to Van Dienams Land for life. lie
says he was not guilty, but that feeling was
so strong against the Yankees at the time
of his trial, it required but slight evidence
10 convict. l-sS' * r-ss=ss


lie was then 81 of % years of age; he
was taken to that penal colony, aud there
subjected to the severest drudgery and the
most inhuman treatment; he with other
convicts, was compelled to draw the pillow
and cart like oxen, and to labor early and
late and treated not much better, if any,
than dumb beasts Thus were twenty eight
years of life passed, never hearing from
friends or home. nor allowed to communi-
cate herewith. He, with others, was final
ly lardoned, and allowed to reach home as
best he might. He left the country hale
aud hearty youth, erect and full of life and
vigor; he returns to it after nearly 80 years
absence a dccrepid old man, bent over with
age and work, and with shattered health
and broken constitution! The narration
he gave OF his lite there, and the details of
his treatment, fully impressed his hearers
with the truth of his statements, and that
lie was no inn lostor. He was on his way
home, not knowing as he would find a being
who knew him when boy
Year: 1865

pa~ Hon. Schuyler Colfax has sold
his interest in the South Bend Register
TO Messrs. Wheeler & Hall, who have
long been associated with him in the
office. The new proprietors have really
had entire charge Of the paper for a
number Of years, and the sale is only
placing all ofthe responsibility Of the
publication Of the paper upon Che men


who have Of late years done the work.
Year: 1865

SporTsYLvANIA.- Ghasilest Of all ghastly
sights upon this bloody field are the skee'
tons Of dead men broadcast over the land
the nations seed planted willingly for a
glorious harvest Of Union and peace-but
never covered from sight. Within a circle
of one bundled and fifty yards, where an uni
successful assault was made upon the ene'
mys works, ! counted fifty skulls, polished
by time, rejecting grimly in the rays Of the
sun, as they fell carelessly upon the last me,
mortal of man That these SO remained was
doubtless due to the fact that both armies
moved away Immediately after fighting, and
have never reoccupied the spot. But what
must be thought Of the farmers who LEFT
those dreadful souvenirs lie on their grounds.
saw one plowing on the same field where
lay skeleton, and be cooly told me that
when he came to it be supposed he would
bury it,"


Well do we remember the ''unsuccessful
assault referred to in the above. All that
human ingenuity could invent or desperate
gallantry could accomplish, were brought to
bear upon the Southern line of intrench'
men,s on that field. The Federal columns
were buried forward with the might of an
avalanche until the shock was so great that
the very earth ,rembled. A liv.d sheet Of
fame helched forth from right to left like a
wall of fire. Ten or twelve desperate as
saulls were made upon different parts Of
General Lees line, all of which we're resisted
successfully. More conspicuous galantr,
than was there exhibited by the Fedora
troops. the worlds history will never record
and if those deeds OF valor proved unavailin:
then and there, it was no fault Of theirs, bu
that they were confron, ed by men Of proves
not less dauntless than their own. Their
are men hereabouts who will forever enter


tain live y recollection of Spoltsy lvani
and the terrible struggle for mastery there
No battle of that fearful campaign. begin
ming at the "WiIderness,' Is fraueht will
scenes more stirring than this one. Lk
two giants, the two armies, than which NJ
more formidable will ever again be marshal
led on this continent, met in mortal conflict
and the best blood of our land ebbed in thai
crimson tide. .,g .It..I....
Year: 1865

The following simple'ano cheap process of
making fair imitation of champagne wine
directly from apples, will doubtless be read
with interest by farmers and Others who may
have the necessary material in abundance:


The juice is pressed directly from sound
apples without previoos grinding, because
the brulslng Of the fruit, in short time. dis
colors the Juice, by exposure to the atmos
phere, as to prevent the practical working Of
the process, while the juice pressed from
sound apples is nearly as limpid as water
The Juice runs directly from the press into a
filter consisting Of a suitable box about a
foot deep 10y six inches square filled with a
mixture Of pulverized charcoal and clean
sand and gravel, about half and half. A
thin layer of straw is put into the box before
it is ied with the fillering material and the
bottom of the box is perforated with fine
holes. The juice passes through this filter
into bottles, which should he mmed lately
corked to exclude the atmosphere, which
gives it the appearance of the real cham
Iagne; and our informant, who has used The
process, assures us that the wine, after re.
naming ID the cellar awhile, presents the
action and flavor of the imported article,
with the advantage OF being much more
healthy beverage. while it does not exceed
two cents a quart bottle, where apples are
plenty. isofUsl s1. s.s. ..'u ...
Year: 1865

POINTS OF GooD Cow.-A correspond
ent Of the Rural american writes to that
paper as follows: 81 noticed good article in
the Rural of June last, headed 'Poin's Of
Good Cow would sum up the whole into
one point that was not mentioned. II is
this: For good dairy COW, choose one with
a striped hoof; she vii! never fail. Acow
with dark k hoofs may be good for large
quantity Of milk, but il will not be rich For
medium COW, choose one with part Of the
boof striped, or any other color than dark.
Year: 1865

COUNTY L1NEs.-We are informed, saws
the Nevada Gazette, that a movement is on
TOO, in Placer county to have an act passed
by the next Legislature cut,ingoF portion
Of Nevada county and attaching it 10 Pla
Ger, so as to include all the railroad track in
the latter county. Whether the object is to
get the revenue that will be derived from
taxes on the small portion Of the road rum
ming through Nevada, or to give Placer a
more respectable look on the map we are
not informed. They claim, however, that as
Placer county has given considerable toward
the building of the road, and Nevada has
given nothing, that this county is not enti
tied to any of the territory through which
the road runs. We understand that Belden,
the Senator elect from this county, Intends
TO 90 up and take a look at the country so
as to be posted on the subject should it come
up before the Legislature.


Have not beard Of any such movement
down this way f.r .&m{ vol