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Year: 1865

TIE PRESIDENT ON JUSTICE AND MERcY.-0n
the Path utimo deputation of nine men. ex-
lies from Southern States, waited upon Presi-
dent johnson with an address In reply, the
President remarked that he and they had gone
through similar sutferings, but that great as
those sufferngs were, they should not force any
but temperate, just action. But he knew that
justice must temper mercy. He had learned
that when Executive of State, and he had all
so learned that it was time for people to under
stand that treason was not mere difference in
politics, in which one party triumphed and the
other simply failed. 1t is the highest of crimes


though since the days of Burr and Jefferson our
people seemed oblivious of the fact He had
been accused of being too lenient when holding
Executive power heretofore, and had learned
that clemency might be injustice. 1t had even
been said by one skilled in treason, that when
traitors become numerous enough treason be-
comes respectable; and to become a traitor was
to constitute portion of the aristocracy of the
country He would now say, God protect the
country from such an aristocracy He repeated
therefore-justice TO the conscious leaders, mer-
cy and amnesty to the thousands whom they had
deceived or driven into rebellion They tried to
murder nation. If they had succeeded. the
life of the nation would have been reft from it,
the Union would have been destroyed. The
Constitution defines treason, and under that def


nition it required no great acumen to ascer-
tain who had been or who were traitors.-EE.
Year: 1865

EASTERN TELEGRAPH ApvIcEs.-The agent of
the associated press who complies the dispatches
at the East has lately shown surprising lack of
energy or oradaptabiity inniaking up his summary
of Intelligence for the journals which take it.
just now all are interested in the result of the
Eastern elections, but only returns from six
States out of eleven have been furnished. Many
items telegraphed are vague in their import, and
sometimes puzzle one to comprehend. while 9TH
ers, after the lapse of few days, are fatty con-
tradicte'f. Perhaps it matters but little to us
whether they are correct, or whether the items
transmitted are interesting, as we do not furnish
the @ collateral to liquidate WITH but it is un-
pleasant after severely critcising certain acts OF
the Cabinet at Washington on the strength of a
telegraph dispatch, to reconsider, and take eve
rything back on subsequent information.
Year: 1865

\ HA(c)M.-We return thanks to Gus. Martin,
Big Flat merchant, for fine saddle of venson,
which we were given to understand was slaugl-
tered by himself on recent hunt. u Uncle
Hop, who was one of the party, ventures the
opinion that our friend Martin can watch camp
first rate. but is not good at climbing hills, and
is consequently in doubt whether the deer from
which our ham was cut walked boldly into camp
to be shot, or was brought down by some one
else belonging to the party. 1t matters very lit
Tie to US since we got the deer meat.
Year: 1865

joHN MIrcHELL.-From recent dispatches it
would appear that John Mitchell has not been
that be will be. A recent dispatch, referring to
the plans and movements of the Fenians says
an effort will be made to have him set at liberty
in order that he may take active part in the
approaching Celtic insurrection. Our candid
belief is that the Government would be doing
both itself and the Irish people great injustice
in complying with such demand.
Year: 1865

REGISTRY LAw.-The Union papers of Nevada
attest the excellence of this statute as proven in
the recent election. We trnst that similar law
will be passed by the California Legislature at
the approaching session.
Year: 1865

JAMES L. ORR, Candidate for Governor of the
Palmetto State, has been brought by the logic
of events to say u l am tired of South Carolina
as she was | court for her the material pros
perty of New England l would have her acres
teem with life and vigor and intelligence, as do
those of Massachusetts"
Year: 1865

Dowy THE RIvER.-Within week we have Ia
ken a hurried look at the country between this
place and Cox's Bar. Improvement is the order
of the dav. and we are not alone in the predic-
ton that lower Trinity will soon assume her for
mer prosperous condition, II II does not prove
to be the richest portion of the county. OF what
we-saw. and other information gathered from
Assessor McCammou in regard to that end of the
county, our readers shall be informed nextweek.
Year: 1865

WnTz HANGED.-It is announced by telegraph
that Writ, the Andersonvillc prson-fend, was
hung at Washington between ten and eleven o.
clock on the morning of Friday, November 10th.
In the face of volumes of unimpeachable testi-
mony going to show his damnable brutality and
lust for human life, the infamous man persisted
in declaring his innocence on the gallows. The
dispatch says the execution occupied the public
mind TO a much greater degree than did the hang
inq of the conspirators And well it might, for
Wirtz' fame has gone to the world as the heart
less cold-blooded murderer of thousands poor,
imprisoned, emaciated beings, totally helpless,
were the victims of the Andersonyille demon
The requirements of the law are met in his case
with the death penalty, but the requirements of
stern and honest Justice would have insisted on
life for life for each of the twelve thousand mur
dered heroes who sleep at Andersonville if Wirtz
had been the possessor of as many. Let his name
and memory 90 down to oblivion, only to be mcn-
toned when examples of the backest and most
fiendish nature are required. His was only fair
specimen of the " humanity" which character
lied the Shareholders Rebelion-he perhaps
exceptional type of the q civilization which
batled for the longer existence of an institution
devoid of one single good feature His remains
were fittingly disposed of-deposited by order of
the President beside those of the accomplices of
Booth in assassination. There let them await
final and retrihutve Judgment


DECIDED IMPRovEMENr.-IIarryB Bachelor, new
road overseer, and Mitchell, have been as busy
as the elements would permit the past week


The dangerous sink-hoe at the corner of Todd S
ranch has been filled up and good drain con-
structed which will carry off the water hereafter
thus rendering that point pa5sable in safety for
loaded teams, which it has not been for months.
The road has also been much improved in TIE
vicinity of town, which are glad to see the
people notice and give the new overseer credit
for. The fumc across the road at Peterson
garden has been taken out and the road lowered
to an easy grade. We notice that in excavating
at that point n considerable quantity of dirt
which got in the overscer's way was tossed to
the sidewalk, and filled up what was a nasty-I
hole in damp times. Just here we might mention
that the south end people donated sufficient
means to have the long sidewalk repaired, and
that now it is almost impossible to find break
neck place ts whole length, where a week ago
it easy matter.
Year: 1865

TO- Hope for the Aflicted.-IN another part Of
paper found the advertisement of the celebrated
established by Dr. j. c. foHt IN 1850 In thisage
of deceit and clarlanism is boon to the suffering to
point tothem where they sure OF obtaining the wish


for relief and cure Under of the skilfu Doctor


the themselves of their burdens
of pain lay aside their and secure health
and sick trouble do not hesl


Read the advertisement and follow the advice Do not
forget the number the Of directing your letter
CONSULTATION OFFICE $40 Washington street. San Fran
cisco 4l3msn.
Year: 1865

The best Family Machine.-We would call the
attention of our GpovEr BAKER MACHINES
Their reputation well established for attempt
Il word in their favor but would advise any person want
ing reliable Family Sewing Machine to investigate the
of these buying. A word to the wise is
suneieut
Year: 1865

A HEALTHY MovE.-Moses Chadbourne, Esq,
of that place tells us that the citizens of Trinity
Center have commenced ditching the low flats
below town for the purpose of drainage, and
with view to rendering the place more healthy
The people are satisfied that much of the prevail
ing chils and fever of the last two three years
has been caused by the stagnant and unhealthy
water with which the gIounds below and around
town are covered and saturated, and have made
this move towards remedying it. Trinity Center
used to be the healthest point in the county, and
will be again when the ground in question has
been thoroughly ditched and drained.
Year: 1865

As- County U'arranfs and Greenbaeks taken at
their ruling value in payment for subscriptions to this
PAPER To soldiers in Government service the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks at PAR
Year: 1865

~ The comedy of THE Debutante" was
played lately at Petersburg. One of the Incl
dents of the play consists in the leading comic
actors leaping off the stage and wrestling the
times one Of the other instruments is seized in
stead. The stupid Petersburgians did nor un-
derstand the joke, but thought there was a
fight going on among the performers; a portion
OF the audience, including all the ladies, ran
out Of the theater; and the tumult became so
great that il was actually necessary for the
manager to explain that the unusual incident
was part of the play.
Year: 1865

HA pleasure excursion on a grand scale Is
TO leave New York next spring for the Medi.
terranean and Black Seas. The voyage will
be made in frst-class vessel, and will occupy
ten days. Stoppages of from three TO We days
each will be made in the principal seaboard
cities Of Europe, Asia, and Africa, on these seas
The number Of passengers is limited to a hun
dred, who are to pay S2,500 in gold each as the
price of the trip.
Year: 1865

SA lady and gentleman entered the ferry
house at Jersey City, on their way to New
1ork, ana walked down on the bridge engaged
in earnest conversation. They We're so deeply
mindful of everything else, and not noticing
that no boat was in, walked deliberately over.
board, With some difficulty they were rescued
by the terry hands
Year: 1865

nVA China paper speaks Of the execution of
small military official who had the impu-
dence TO expostulate first with the magistrate
and afterwards with the executioner, stating
that he had an aged mother dependent on him
for support. Just as he clinched the argument
dexterious flourish of the sword took of his
head. The large crowd assembled to witness
the spectacle are said to have been 'sconvulsed
with laughter" at the sudden pause produced
by the skiIful plow
Year: 1865

rSAt a pianoforte warehouse in New York.
a weary young workman got into the box con
tanning an upright piano, partly packed. and
went 10 sleep on the straw. He was missed but
not discovered, and the box cover was quietly
screwed on The weary young man was
presently awakened by the rude shock occa-
stoned by removing the box TO the wagon in
the street, and found Understanding upon his
head. After the lapse Of some moments he
made himself heard and released, but not until
he was well nigh suffocated
Year: 1865

County.


NJ Office is hereby given, to the Tax Payers of
~ Collection District No. l. of Placer county,
that the State Poll Tax, Special County Poll Tax,
Military Poll Tax, and Road Tax is now due and
colectable by law; and that will in person or
by deputy accompany the Assessor of said Dis
trict. who will commence the annual assessment
of the property of the District at this date and
shall promptly collect at the time these Taxes
from all persons, except those exempt by law
as well as the Tax on all Personal Property cx-
cept when such personal property is owned by
persons returning Real Estate.


When failure is made in payment of the
above Taxes at the time demanded shall in all
cases enforce their collection by law


W. ID. PERKINS,


Collector of District No. | Placer county.
March 9th, 1865 3m
Year: 1865

YOUR PROPERTY Is MORE VALUABLE
Il you Sustain your County Pape
YOUR PROPERTY is MORE VALUABLE


If you Sustain your County Paper.
YOUR PROPERTY is MORE VALUABLE


If you Sustain your County Pader
YOUR PROPERTY is. MORE VALUABLE


If you Sustain your County Paper.
fOUR PROPERTY is MORE VALUABLE
If you Sustain yu:r County Paper
iouR PROPERTY IS MORE VALUABLE
If yeu Sustain your County Paper.
iooR PROPERTY is MORE VALUABLE
vor If you Sustain your County Paper.
iouR PROPERTY Is MORE VALUABLE
vo,,,, If you Sustain your County Paper
'ooR PROSPERITY Is MORE VALUABLE
yorp II yorap Sustain Jour County Pap&.
'ouh PROPERTY Is Hon,


Il you Sustain your v..
Year: 1865

YOUR INTEREST is sUBsERvED


By Sustaining Your County Paper
YOUR INTEREST Is SUBSERvED


BY Sustaining Your County Paper
YOUR INTEREST Is SUBSERyED


By Sustaining Your County PaPer
YOUR INTEREST is SUBSCRIBED


BY Sustaining Your County Paper
YOVk INTEREST is SEBSERVED


By Sustaining Your County PaSsa,
Year: 1865

HoRRiBLE DEATH MIR. Sam'l Young
an insane man, and one Of the Oldest cit.
liens of Lostcreek tp.. Miami county.
met with terrible death on the night of
the 18th inst, by being burned to death,
while being confined in small house in
the rear OF his son-in-lsw's residence,
about a mile east Of CasstOwn. in which
1t was necessary to confne him. The
fire was not discovered while in progress.
aud the next morning were found the
chained remains of the old man among
the ashes He was heard to shout, bat
as it was a common thing. no attention
was paid to it.-PiQua Democrat
Year: 1865

The following item OF news, which we
clip from an exchange. contains gratifying
Information for the army


f'The amendment to the Army Bill in.
creasing the army ration from thirty to
fifty cents, which was supposed to have
been defeated, was passed It adds about
twenty five cent to the pay ofline officers,
except those on active field duty"
Year: 1865

The wind is a musician by birth, We ex-
tend silken thread in the crevces ofsa win
dow, and the wind finds it and sings over it,
and goes up and down the scale upon it, and
poor Paganini must go somewhere else for
honor, for 10 the wind is performing upon
a single string. 1t tries almost everything
on earth to see if there is music in tit
persuades tune out of the great bell in the
town, when the sexton is at home asleep
it makes mournful harp of the giant pines,
and it does not disdain to try what sort of a
whistle can be made out of the humblest
chimney in the world. How it will play up
on a tree until every leaf thrills with n note
in it, and the wind up river that runs at
its base in sort Of murmuring accompani-
ment. And what a melody it sings when it
gives concert with full choir of the waves
of the sea and performs an anthem between
the two worlds that goes up, perhaps, to
the stars which love music most and sung it
first. Then, how fondly it haunts old houses;
mourning under caves; singing in the halls,
opening doors without fingers, and singing
a measure ofsome sad old song around the
fireless aud deserted hearths,
Year: 1865

CORY O'Lanus to the Brooklyn Eaglc.l


DEAR EAGLE:--Thc festive season of
Winter has appeared.


suppose you and your readers have be-
come aware Of the fact, therefore ! mention
It. Nothing pleascs people 20 much as hav-
ing their own observations verified.


Some people like cold weather. Some
don't.


1t IL not so much matter Of taste as u
matter Of circumstances. Circumstances, in
fact have everything TO do with it.


If L owned spanking team, with a ra-
kish cutter, various Buffalo robes, set of
sleigh bells, and knew bright young wild
ow who wanted consolation in her bereave-
ment, and preferred it in out door exerci-
ses, | should rejoice in snow.


But when your equestrian establishment
consists entirely of the clothes horse and a
dinner bell, you don't admire snow.


1t is unpleasant. Costs fifty cents to have
it shoveled off the sidewalk, by order Of ;
policeman, who notifies you with the air o
an officer admonishing an old offender whc
has been caught in the act
! ABOUT WIDOWS.
! a friend Of mine who had made sleigh
riding the study Of his life, assured me that
widOws-(young Of course. were the best
consolation in sleigh-ride. They are re.
puted dangerous, but the peril, perhaps,
enhances the pleasure.


If a widow is not attainable the singly
blessed are eligible as substitutes.
Very yoUng ladies are not desirable, they
are apt to get frightened if the horse should
run away, and don t enjoy the spills.
1t requires a good deal of dexterity to
conduct a spill properly.


Care should be taken in the selection Of a
spot where the snow is pretty deep


The upset should not be too sudden. The
lady should have time to compose herself
gracefully for the plunge.


The: gentleman should throw somersault
over the lady SO as not to fall ON her when
he is shot out


The lady should be pitched out gracefully
at the side of the sleigh.


In case she is buried deep in the snow
bank, don't attempt to pull her out by her
balmorals. Or wait until she is thawed out.
Drive to the nearest hotel, take drink,
borrow shovel and go back and dig her out
like man.


If you don't keep an establishment and
cant otford to hire one, | can recommend
an economical substitute


Get washtub. Take it on the back
stoop. Fill it with snow. Sit in it. Hire
small boy to ring a bell. Another boy t.
fire snow balls at you. Then if you car
only imagine the motion your happines
will be Just as complete as if you were pay
ing livery stable keeper five dollars al
J hour.
Year: 1865

BE true to your lover. don mean stick
10 him, but dont dcceire him. Let him
know, Let her know, what sort of person you
really are Tell each other your faults
make known your real opinions state your
view of married life, and what you expect
to do and do as married companions. De-
spise and adjure the humbugging which is
almost universal among lovers. Girls keep
out Of sight all their failings, and do their
best to cause their beaux to think them
angels, and men bow like slaves to every
wish or whim of their lady loves, and seem
to live but to make them happy. Now this
is not as it ought to be it will not be SO after
marriage. The woman will grow weary Of
always acting her prettiest; and the man
will not endure all sorts of Inconvenience,
and submit to all sacrifices to please the
woman who is securely his own.


1t is the dearest pleasure of every true
woman tc obey and make happy the man
/ she loves, if he is kind and reasonable but
how much better it would be to teach the
sweetheart the truth instead Of 2llsehood
as to her future position. | won't say any
thing more to the girls, for as they have to
wait to be wooed and won, and as they have
/ fewer chances than men have there is more
excuse for them to put the best side out
only let them always strive to keep it out,
and we have no further controversy with
them. But men are without excuse for hold
ing out such pretenses as they do. They are
cruel and unwisc. Cruel, because the pain
which the woman will feel when all his sub
serviency and difference to her is withheld,
will be in proportion to the pleasure with
which it is received; unwise, because it may
be such shock to her as to cause her reso-
lutely to rebel, or silently to cease to love-
In either case the husband will be severely
punished for ignoring their just relations to
each other.
Year: 1865

In the year 1885, Just thirty Years ago.
the Rev. Drs. Cox and Hoby we're in this
country, deputation from the English Bap-
fists to their brethren in the United States
On their return TO New England from a tour
into the heart of the South, DR.. Hoby said
to me


IL have had one error most thorough
ly corrected. We Englishmen have not right
" understood American slavery. or how dit
hcult with you is the problem Of its removal
We have supposed your general government
might as easily dispo Of it as did the Brit
ish government Of the similar evil in Jamal-
ca. | now understand the great difference
in the two cases | have been South and
seen your slavery, and am amazed 20 find it
80 efectually Incorporated in the texture of
Southern society. The evil is organic in all
the slaveholding States. IL Is part of their
life, inseparable except by the dissolution of
the social structure. You Of the North are
more TO be pitied than censured for your un-
fortunate relation to that great wrong.
see hsw your hands are tied so that you can
not act politically IN the matter without
process that would be fatal TO your Union
Now, mark my word you will never have
emancipation by any peaceful means. IL will
come only through terrible scenes Of civil
war and profuse blOodshed. -


| thought the doctor an unintelligent
prophet but his words made an impression.
When. SIX years afterwards. saw him at
his home in Birmingham, he reminded me of
his prophecy only TO find me still an unbe-
lleyer He then added. "You hope to bring
about the abolition Of slavery BY moral sua-
sion. am convinced Of the folly of such
hope. The evil is too deeply inwrought TO
be extirpated by any but violent means -
When, six years ago, | met him again in
London, he repeated again his convictions
with special emphasis, adding, "You may
probably live TO see the fulflment of my
prophecy | may not but. sooner or later,
the issue must come. God will not allow
slavery 10 be the permanent curse TO your
fair land. The South will not give it up
without fighting"


The good man has lived, and have lived,
to witness the bloody struggle foretold, and
It's bearing upon the predicted result. He
said. among other things. what has not prov
ed true, that the colOred race would be mer
cilessly slaughtered in the conflict, and that
the abolition Of slavery might possibly be
their determination. He dId not foresce the
process by which God would bring about
emancipation with entire safety to the slaves;
or how eHcctually He would compass the de-
structiOn Of the slaye-system in a way signi-
6cant Of his detestation, causing 1t 10 perish
a suicide, the victim, not Of Northern hate.
but OF Southern iniatuatiOn.
Year: 1865

IT One OF the most necessary appendages OF
a Newt York bounty brokerage bureau IS a
fictitious mother, being woman apt at dis
guising herself, and ready to express and csr-
tify ber consent to the enlistment OF any mum
her of minor sons. Colonel Bakers investiga.
tions found several es,imable ladies following
thie profession, and making shout sl00 day
thereby,