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Year: 1865

1SDIAN MASSACRE AT Coz Cow ALLEY
TERRIBLE ExcITEMEST.-About six O'Clock
on Monday evening last three Indians ap-
preached the house of Robert Workman 10
Con Cow Valley in this county, while be
was absent, and shot John Banks, the hired
man, cut the throat Of Miss Mary Rosanna
Smith from ear to ear, and with the butt of a
gun knocked down and beat In frightful
manner the wife of Mr.. Workman. 1t appears
the three parties above named were in the
house with the doors closed, when knock was
heard. Mrs. Workman getting up opened the
door and upon seeing a gun presented at her
breast screamed. Miss Smith, her sister, and
The hired man rushed out the back door, Mrs.
Workman was instantly knocked down and
frightfully beaten until supposed to be dead.
A party secreted st the back door shot the
hired man through the breast, aud instantly
killed him, then rushing after Miss Smith
caught her back of the barn aud cut her
throat. Most all the neighbors 10 the vicinity
were at Orovile attending the Union County
Convention. and any immediate assistance
could not be obtained After the demons had
ransacked the house and appropriated three
thousand dollars aud other valuables they left
After time Mrs Workman sufficiently re-
vived to find her way to the house of G g.
Marquis, some forty rods distant, where she
was well cared for by Mrs. Marquis, her hus
band being in this place. There were but
four men in the Valley A man was dis
patched to the Porter Quartz Mill, where 80
men were at work. Mr.. Porter, personally,
went with fifteen men and all the arms and
arrived at IL o'clock aud found all the people
and families assembled at the house of VIM
Mullen. They instantly decided upon course
of warfare, to spare neither Indian nor Ma
hala white man. On Wednesday Jos. Miller,
of Frenchtown, was shot at by three Indians
and Slightly wounded us he was driving cattle
near that place. A party Of five Indians
burned the house of n. Sutherland, between
the West Branch and North Fork of Feather
river, about sixteen miles from this place All
the residents of that upper country here at
tending Convention left on Wednesday well
provided with ammunition. The Indians have
come down the ridge between the West
Branch and North Fork of Feather river
farther south than usual. There is an intense
excitement among the people. and if found
terrible retributon will be visited upon these
savages. We have heard flying reports that
the Indians have come down as far as Chero-
kee, and of other depredotions. but are not
fully advised Of the facts. Since the above
was in type We are informed that the Indians
are raiding over the country above Chico, and
that the cavalry company from Red Bluff are
now closely after them. Quite number OF
lnsus have been killed at Con Cow aud other
places.
Year: 1865

FoR SALE OR RENT.-In another column
will be found an advertisement Offering for
sale or rent the St. Nicholas Hotel, in this
place. This is splendid and well arranged
and furnished hotel and located in the most
public place in town. The present proprie-
tor wishing to return to the Atlantic States, is
the reason Of making this offer.
Year: 1865

We call the attention of our readers to the
resolutions which were unanimously adopted
by the Union County Convention. They are
sound, and will be heartily endorsed by every
member of the Union party.
Year: 1865

1t is well known that every Democratic pa
per in the country is lavishing praise upon
President johnson, and sustaining his pol
ioy' with zeal and seeming earnestness that
must be alike surprising and gratifying to the
the President. How earnest these profession
OF faith may be we do not pretend to know,
but that there is just cause for surprise and
mlsgivlng, recollections of the past and the
extract below give good grounds to entertain.
During the campaign that ended in his cleo
tlon, and until some time after his inauguration
as Vice Presldent-until the assassination
he was yillified and lied about next in extent
To President Lincoln himself Being in favor
OF every measure adopted by the Govern
ment to carry on the war; and driven from his
home in Tennessee and hunted in the noun
tains by the rebels for being Unonst and
finally elevated to office by the Republicans,
he, like all other prominent Union men, was
shining mark for eopperhoad abuse.


Of the Democratic papers now sustaining"
him, with great ability, is the World, the lead
ing organ of the party in New York. No
paper of any party is more Jealous in praising
him. The other day, in looking over some
old papers, our eye fell ON the following extract
from an editorial in that journal, written Just
after the nomination of Lincoln and johnson,
last fall 1t is as follows:


The only merit we can discover in this
Baltimore ticket is the merit of consistency ::
1t Is all of piece the tail does not shame the
head nor, the head shame the tail. A rail
splitting buffoOn and b0orish tailor, both from
the hacEwoOdS, both grown up in uncouth ig-
norancc,. they would afford a grotesque subject
Tor satlrc poet, who might celebrate them
IN such strains as Dean Swift bestowed on Wis
ton and DlttOn, or AristOpanes on that scryile
demagogue, Hyperbolus.


This shows great change in the opinions
OF the party in few months. tits to be hoped
that they have become convinced of the erro,
of their ways and, seeing that the President
has been on the right side, are making an
atonement for their past offences. There NAV
be another object in view, however. There
may be desire to win him back to his ''frst
love- There may be more policy than homes
ty IN their love. This may fail The presi-
dent, according to the Washington correspon-
dent OF the st. Louis Democrat, isnot disnosed
to take the bait. Says the correspondent;


a well; known editor of a prominent north
ern Journal said to the President: 'The Dem
ocracy say you will yet be found with them"
DO they? responded the President. ''Well
SIR you are at liberty to tell all such gentle
men that while, as President, shall endeavor
To drop any partisan character, | certainly am
not prepared to do more than prau for those
who despitefully use me.
Year: 1865

-


MIR. william y. sparks, Despstoh.


HApoUAnrgas SsooSD CoRvs, |


bsoRs PrsassURo, Jan ls 1895.


An EXPEDITION TO TIM WYATT yARn


Tno ono Hundred and Twentieth Now York regiment
Lieutenant Colonel A. l. Lockwood commanding was
sentout beyond tho pckets OF tho Third division this
morning. for the purpose or gathering tho corn which
remainoo standing in field on the farm Of Colonel
Wyatt and upon which the enemy had boon foragng or
ate and OF sscersaning any force OF the enemy
In sde vicinity skirmish line was formed and sent
through the field meeting with opposition Tho mon
imodis<ey set to work gathering tho corn which
soon eectuaNy accomplished and tho regiment returned
to camp No rehels wore seen


The personal property Of Col Wyatt who was recently
sent beyond the lines taken possession OF by agent
Of the government and sent TO City Point TO day II
included two pianos aud other furniture Of considerable
value.


ArrsARASoE or SNAIL CAVALRY PARrY rm ESynY
body OF rebel cavalry numbering about thirty five
men, appeared In front Of tho Second division pickos
this afternoon The officer In charge Of the line led
to believe from their movements that they wero desert
ers ana moved out TO meet them When about midway
between them and our pi kets he ordered halt
which convinced him Of his mistake, and he cautiously
fell back He was not hred upon, and the party
after disappeared.
Year: 1865

Additional List OF Twenty Thousand


Dollars Taxpayers and Upwards.


subjoined we give the returns from few Of tho
Congressional districts of the city Of the paid by the
citizens enjoying the privilege Of contributing thereto
from the possession Of incomes from twenty thousand
dollars and upwards. These returns not near so
complete as they might he because Of the ignorance OF
some OF the assessors ud their assistants who ought to
know that Commissioner Lewis, in accordance only with
the strict letter Of the law has decided that these lists
are not only open to individual inspection bus 70 publ
cation but as yet are ignorant of the fact If these gen.
temen in Office will not learn their duties from the press,
those in authority them ought to stir up their
prehension by enoyccal letter the whole subject
Of their duties Of which they exhibit most ncoropre
hensible ignorance.


FIFTH DISTRICT.


The following are the Names residences incomes and
income paid by residents Of the Fifth distrc, who
Year: 1865




Tie Office for this district is at 10 Bible House Our
reporter would not be allowed TO copy the names of the
taxpayers from the Of the Office, either through
the stupidity ignorance of the official there II from
either hc be most unit representative of
the gentleman tho head Of the department and these
not the times 20 have Offices ailed by individuals
blessed with these attributes; Ignorance in shis
not tho bliss the public seek FOR.
Year: 1865

later profoundly shocked bv the horrible assass-
nation which threw the whole country In mourning In
that state thought could leave her alone sick in
oeo od dot hi TO express my regret for Il 70 the Do
parmen Of State and sent the Secretary OF the Legation
10 represent me at the funeral, &c.


During the night between Saturday and Sunday last IL
was proved that my reluctance leave my residence
not uniounded for burglars entered IL again by break
ing ssrong chain which fastened heavy iron grating
leading 70 the cellar and by breaking farther the glass
ing and the Kitchen Against such violence every pre-


Please accept sir the asanrance of NV
consideration, ROEST VAN fIMBJIRG
ENVOY extraordinary and Minister Penipotentiary Of his


Majesty the King Of the Netherlands
Year: 1865

County CoURT.-We publish to-
day the very important law concern
ing the establishment and regulation
Of county courts. By the provisions
Of the law, it will be seen that the
justices Of the county are required
to assemble at Gallatin on Monday.
to elect two Of their number to
preside as judges of the court for
one year from date. We learn that
our worthy fellow citizen, Warren
W. Miller, Esq, will be a candidate
before the board Of justices for the
position Of Judge. He is one of
the oldest magistrates in the county,
and has a clear record as an officer.
If they shall sec fit to elect Squire
Miller, we believe that he will make
a faithful, upright and impartial pre-
siding justice.
Year: 1865

GoNE.-The negro troops which
had been garrisoning this place and
Gallatin for some time past left on
Christmas night. Those who had
garrisoned Brookhayen passed here
on their way to Jackson on We'd
nesday evening. We trust that we
are now permanently relieved or the
presence Of soldiers, and that good
order and obedience to law will dis
tinguish the conduct Of our people,
and convince the President that
no necessity exists for the presence
of troops amongst us.


While Oh this subject, we would
remark that the order for the with
drawal of the troops arrived just
after the publication of Capt. Mar
tins order calling out the militia of
the county. Did that order have
any influence in removing the other
army? If so, bully for Captain
Martin
Year: 1865




EMGEATIoN.-We have just re-
ccivcd a letter from an esteemed
friend in Cincinnati, who was for
many years a citizen of Mississippi,
stating that a considerable cmigra-
ton Of Swiss and Germans will soon
flow southwark. This country now
offers a most inviting field to the in
dustlious cmigrant, and we hope
to see them coming amongst us.
There is ample room in the south
for cntsrprising and industrious
men, and they will be heartily well
come to cast their lot amongst us.
Year: 1865

Jack was red hot abolitonist. aud hi
chief pleasure seemed in making the fact a.
notorious as possible His friends anG
associates, with one consent, pronounced
Jack bore and a nuisance


One day, Jack met at the house of a friend
young lady of great personal beauty and
mplisbments. Attracted bv her lowell.
ness, and captivated by her intelligence, be
became assiduous in his attentions. forgot
for awhile his = principles" " and without in
quiring what might have been the political
preference of his lady love, imprudently
proposed, was accepted and they were mar.
ried


The wedding was over, the guests had de
parted and the happy couple had retired to
their chamber, and were snugy ensconced in
bed, when Jack, in the course of quiet talk
with his wife, unwittingIy alluded to h 9
favorite subject hy casually speaking Of
himself as IA Republican


What" exclaimed his wife, turnin .
sharply and suddenly towards him, ARE
you a Republican ?"


Yes" replied Jack, "I am regular
out and outer, double dyed and twisted in
the WOOL


- just double and twist yourself out of
this bed then" interrupted his wife; | am
a Democrat, am. will never sleep with
a man protesting the doctrines you do.


Jack was rather speechless from amaze
ment. That the very wife of his bosom should
prove traitor was horrible she must be
jesting. He demonstrated, but In vain
tried persuasion, twas no GO; she was in
earnest, and the only alternative lett him
was prompt remuneration of his heresy or a
separate bed in the other room.


Jack did not hesitate. To abjure the es-
tablished doctrines which had grown with
his strength, to the mere whim and caprice
of woman, was ridiculous and absurd, and
throwing himself from the bed, he quit the
apartment.


In the morning she met him as if nothing
had happened; but whenever Jack ventured
to allude to the night previous, there was a
laughter imp in her eye, which bespoke hel
power and extinguished hope.


A second time ne repaired TO his lonely
couch and a second time called on his pride
to support him in the struggle, which he now
found was getting desperate.


The second day was a repetition of the
first. No alluson was made to the subject
on either side. There was quiet happi-
ness and cheerfulness about his wife that
puzzled Jack sorely, and he felt that all
idea OF forcing her to a surrender must be
abandoned


Inc third night he was alonel His re-
nectlons were yet more serious than the
previous nights; what they were of course.
was known only to himself, but they seemed
10 result IN something decided for about
midnigot three distinct raps were made at
MS "iie door. No answer. The signal
was MADE IN louder tone, still all was ST.
lent. third time the door shook with the
violent attacks.


:. nos there 2" cried the voice of his
wife; as II aroused from deep sleep


Your husband, the best Democrat YOU
ever saw. -
Year: 1865

va Hope for the Afflicted.-In another part
of this paper viii be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. J. C.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char
laanism it is boon to the suffering to point out
them where they are sure of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the care of the skiful
Doctor the sick and troubled divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
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 your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.
Year: 1865

Speculative would call the attention of our
readers to the Grover & Baker Machines. Their
reputation is TOO well established for us to attempt
a word in their favor, but would advise any per-
Sons wanting reliable Family Sewing Machine, to
investigate the merits of these before buying. "a
word to the wise is sufficient OF
Year: 1865

IT is said that Jefferson Davis lately asked
an officer at Fortress Monroe whether he
thought the people of the North desired his
execution. The officer replied that he Lad
been so long on duty be could not speak for
those at home, but the army was unanimous
in the sentiment that he should be hanged
| Consolingl
Year: 1865

prohibitory legislation, would do we'll
TO reflect that its practical working
must be excessively bad TO make so
ardent, able and lifelong an agitator Of
temperance as Rev. DIR. Bacon, of Con.
neCticut, to declare in public lately thas
the Temperance cause was wrecked on
the rock of the Maine law-that the
quackery of such legislation has been
the ruin Of the cause, from which it
cannot be rescued until we cut ourselves
clear Gfthe whole scheme of legislating
alcohol out of the creation of God"


We copy so much to show the spirit
which animate5 these assaults on the
law, and not in order to defend Mr.
SINNERS BILL to which there may be
grave objections, or indeed to defend our
Vermont prohibitory law. That law
goes right on" after ten years. trial,
and it must be very different legisla-
ture from any that has recently as
sembled IN Vermont. that will even
seriously consider the question Of its re-
peal The temperate and temperance
loving citizens OF Vermont, as a cody,
ate not likely to disturb the law for
whose repeal every grog- shop keeper,
liquor dealer and drunkard, are clamor-
ing and Dr. Bacon and their other re
spectacle Co-adjutors in The work oi
breaking down the law, will do well to
look around them and see what sort OF
company they are in.-B,FlngtoH FTer
Press
Year: 1865

sure of the holder, Our paper currency
was a necessity of the war but the war
having ended, 1t should now be brought
up to the specie standard, To do this,
it will be necessary 10 withdraw part
of 1t circulation, and this, | propose TO
do, if Congress shall sanction my views,
by funding the legal tenders. The eX
treme high prices that now prevail
throughout the country are an evidence
that the business of the country is in an
unhealthy condition, and that we mea-
sure values by false standard. Besides
the present Imitation is corrupting the
public morals and diminishes the pro-
ductive industry of the country. | have
faith that we shall be able without q
financial crisis to fund our surplus cur
rency and interest bearing notes, bring
back the business of the country to a
specie standard and place the credit Of
the country on the most stable and sa-
tistactory basis


Such views as these, emanating from
the highest fnacial officer of the Go
vernment, should be broughf 20 tine
knowledge Of the people Of The country
and will be regarded by them with
great satisfaction.
Year: 1865

THE PRoHIBIToRY LAW.-Our neigh
Dor of the Times still hammers away at
the Prohibitory Law with a persever-
ance worthy of better cause. The spe-
cial occasion of his last blast is the in
PRODUCTION in the House by Mr. Skinner
of Derby, of bill increasing the powers
of Grand Juries in the investigation of
liquor cases, restoring the old plan of
paying the States Attorney by fees, and
making Grand Jurors and States Attor
neys liable to fine for neglect to ex-
anime, indict and prosecute offenders
against the Liquor Law. On this the
Times comments at length in style of
which the following paragraphs are fair
samples


The friends of the law begin by stay
ing it up with crowd Of special
watchers and informers, and now they
propose to make the community the
special watchers and informers upon
the officers of the law. The result OF the
matter will be that the people will be
disguised with a law which requires
such constant nursing in order to keep
the breath of life in it, and the law will
be cast aside as a worthless, trouble
some and expensive experiment.


!


The real friends Of temperance, before
they persist in this foolish scheme o.
Year: 1865

SECRETARY MCCUILoCH.--We scarcely
need ask the attention Of our readers to
the synopsis of the speech delivered by
Mr. McCulloch not long since at Fort
Wayne Ind. We have already published
one or two extracts from this speech,
and intended to have commented thereon
but have been prevented by press OF
other matter. We would particularly
invite attention to what is said in refer
ence to the reconstruction Of revolted
states, the proper treatment OF leading
rebels and traitors, and the kind of cur
rency that is required in the country.
So far as we can learn from converse
tion, correspondence and with one or two
insignificant exceptions, from our ex-
changes, the views expressed by the
Secretary, especially in reference to the
currency, are very generally received
with unalloyed satisfaction.
Year: 1865

JAMES A Drx.-The Boston Transcript,
in a brieS and apnreciative notice Of the
late editor Of the Boston Journal. thus
remarks:


1t is disgraceful to our politics that,
at the time his health fist became affect
ed, and when q residence in more
genial climate would have saved his
life, his claims to consulate in the Pa
cifc, with moderate salary, were not
considered sufficient to obtain the ap
pointment. His talents were solid and
vigorous, his requirements large, his
industry indefatigable, his character
without spot or blemish, his services to
his party relatively incalculable; but he
was an editor, working with his pen
instead of his tongue, and any bawler
at primary meeting, any trickster who
had contrived to help a public man by
deceivinga constituency on election day,
would have been indignant at the idea
that the service of the editor of the
Journal were considered as important
as his own, especially when an apoint-
ment was to be made to a foreign office.
Year: 1865




We confess to more apprehension of distur-
bance from the Government Of the United
States than from the Fenians. There may be
some trouble from that quarter, and should it
arise the Fenians, as u matter of course and
very naturally, would be utilized. The claims
which have been made from Washington upon
the Imperial Government for compensation for
the losses inflicted upon American commerce
by the Alabama, during the progress of the
late war, may lead to difficulty. 1t is to be
hoped the matter will be amicably adjusted.
Should it unfortunately happen that serious
complications will arise, and that they must
be referred to the arbitrament of the sword,
then indeed arc may hare sufficient cause for
apprehension. The time that would be chosen
to send over the frontier an army of occupa-
ton would be when we are least guarded or
prepared when the means Of procuring from
England reinforcements and supplies would be
cut off with our ice-bound channels of COM
munication. II oCW be then left for as to
make the best terms ace can and surrender at
discretion. 1t were wiser and more prudent
for US to look to such contingency than be
occupying our thoughts with the bugbear of a
Eenlan invasion.
Year: 1865

The following letter from eX-G6v. Clarke
was read in the Mississippi House of Repre-
sentatives on the 30th ultimo


JACKSON, Oct Is. 1865.


'Gentlemcn Il am profoundly grateful for
the honor conferred on me by the House Of
Representatives by their resolution inviting me
to a seat within the bar of the house, and re-
questing me to address them; | should be
proud 10 avail myself of the privilege of visit
ing the house, but as | am still prisoner of
State and on parole. feel that it would be
improper for me to deliver public address
on the condition of the country, although
am sure that such suggestions as | might
make would be in aid and support Of the
wise and conservative policy which has been
adopted by our people, and which hope will
soon result in the full restoration of our below
ed State to the enjoyment of equal political
rights with her sister States in the Union, and
under the flag of the Union. With all of you
marched under that flag in foreign land,
ard It was victorious With all Of you
marched against 1t, and II was victorious. 1t
again waves over us, is our flag, and may it
ever be victorious.


The welcome that has been given to me on
my return, Is received with deep sensibilitv,
coming from the representatives of people
whom have served faithfully. if not wisely.
and is most acceptable and gratifying reward
for such services as | may have rendered
II am, gentlemen, very respectfully, your
obedicnt servant, CHARLES CLARKE.