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Year: 1868

MoKELUdNB HILL, March Sd, 1868.


EDITOR CHRONICLE My first communi-
cation was written in the hope that some
more able person would take up the subject,
and thereby relieve me of further response
bility in the matter. As am SO far disap-
pointed IN this, will endeavor in my plain
manner to make good my promise, and will
take as the next claim under development,
that of Homer, We'll s. Co., called, 4 believe,
the "Centre House Claim" This claim is
located about half mile from the Junction,
and about half way between the San An
dreas and Stockton roads. 1t was superb
cially prospecled some years since, and has
very recently fallen into the hands of the
present company, Il believe, though, that
some of the shareholders were interested in
the original location.) think this is a val
liable mine and without question q true lead
The present owners are erecting houses,
whims, etc., with the view of thoroughly ex-
ploring the mine and with the prospect al
ready obtained it will soon take its place in
the front rank of Calaveras quartz mines.
During the past Summer there were five tons
of rock from this mine, taken to Harris
Mill, Sandy Gulch. 1t yielded at the rate of
ten dollars per ton. Later in the season
there was lot of fifty tons worked in the
French Mill at Rich Gulch; this lot paid
seven dollars. per ton by simple battery
amalgamaton, and am told that the screens
used while crushing the last rock were very
coarse; this accounts in some degree for the
great difference in the value of the ore crush
ed at Harris and the Rich Guleh Mill. By
the above you will readily see that it is no
fattery to the owners of this claim, to say.
that their mine will be numbered A in the
future of this district. The next claim and
the most advanced of all in this district, is
that of D. c. Lamphear & Co.'s, known as
the "Sport Hill Quartz Mine. There have
been several hundred tons of rock from
this mine worked in the different mills in this
vicinity, with results varying from eight to
fourteen dollars per ton. The mine is in
excellent condition at present, though not
worked since the late heavy rains but 1 un-
derstand from Mr.. Lamphear that work will
be resumed as soon as the weather admits of
its permanent continuance. 1t is a shame,
though, to see so fine mine as this, lying
idle under any circumstances, but more par
ticularly when it is known to be as valuable
as any mine in the entire county. The last
explorations in this claim reached depth of
one hundred and thirty feet. At this point
the vein is eight feet in width, gold dissem-
mated through the vein. Five tons of the
rock, as it come from the mine, were taken
to Harris Mill and worked; the result was
eleven and half dollars per ton, and this
result was obtained under circumstances that
makes it certain the rock was worth from one
to two dollars more per ton.


Is not this sufficient to satisfy the most
sceptical that we have at least one lead on
this side of the county that will pay for
working, and that the good time SO often
predicted is surely and speedily coming As
my paper is drawing to close, can only
add my best wishes for all those who delye
i'll mines. Yours,


CASUAL.
Year: 1868

OWING to the recent severe rains the
Stockton stage did not make its regular trip
on Saturday last-arriving on Sunday. We
are informed by Billy Sisson, who manipu-
lates the ribbons between here and Spring
Valley. that the plains, in the vicinity of the
Fifteen Mile House, are entirely submerged,
rendering it next to impossible for anything
on wheels to get through. If the storm con-
tinues much longer, vessels of light draft can
run up as far as Spring Valley. without
trouble. The Legislature should declare
that place "port Of entry" We advise the
Stocktonians to commence operations upon
that gravel turnpike and complete it as ex-
peditiously as possible. 1t will Probably be
nearly as difficult to find bottom to build the
road on as it has been to secure foundation
for the State Capitol.
Year: 1868

A great French Physician says: "More
than half the disease in the world comes from
neglect to fortify the system sgainst changes
of climate. weather and food. The great Sc
cret of health is to keep the condition of the
Stomach and Blood regular and uniform, so
that changes from Heat TO Cold from Dry to
Damp, etc. eanret upset the machinery of
the body, and breed disease"


Now, it is q fact, positive and well-known,
that there is no such bulwark and assistant
for the Stomach as
Year: 1868

This splendid Tonic is now used by all
classes of people for every symptom of
Stomach out of order"


The secret of it is this: Plantation Bit
tiers are certain to correct the juices of the
Stomach, set all its machinery at work and
enable it to resist and throw off the approach
ing danger. The tendency of the operations
Of Nature is always towards cure all she
needs is little assistance at the proper time.
How much more reasonable and sensible it is
to help her along with gentle, yet power
full Tonic. than to deluge and weaken and
defeat her curative processes with poisonous
drugs and fiery mixtures, which only stupefy
and plant the seeds of disease and death.
Year: 1868

ever tended to promote the welfare OF
the city, county and State in which he
lived. While his natural temperament
was ardent and peculiar, tinging to
Some extent his manners and personal
intercourse, q high sense of honor and
inflexible integrity distinguished all his
relations, public and private, in life.


Mr.. Jacob was man of warm feel
iAgs, decided views, of. strong convie-
tions; determined and fearless in the
announcement of his opinions, and in
tue maintainance of whatever he
deemed Just and right in principle and
conduct.


His nature was impetuous, his impulses
generous, mis- heart in the right place.
He will be ever remembered for the sin
cere, frank, and manly elements of char
acter which he so forcibly exhibited,
and which secured the confidence and
esteem of his fellow citizens, however
differing at any time in their views and
opinions. But more than all this, Mr..
Jacob was an humble Christian gen
tleman. Many years ago he made a
public profession of his faith in the
great truths and doctrines of the Chris
tian religion, and connected himself
With the First Presbyterian Church in
this city, at that time under the care Of
the now Venerable DR.. Weed; there lie
continued his connection, and as Elem-
Der and ruling elder, maintained the
consistency of his profession and gave
the weight of his example and Chris
tian character to promote the cause of
morality and religion; he was willing
to labor in the vineyard of Him, whom
he confdingly regarded as Eis Master
and Redeemer, and faithfully worked,
even as Sabbath School teacher, up to
the time of his confinement by his last
illness.


AS frequent and nsefnl member of
the Washington Presbytery, in whose
councils for the welfare of the church
he often mingled, his absence in the
future will be marked and deeply re-
gretted.


He was spared to the allotted period
of human existence, and though he has
passed away, the memory of his useful
life and Christian virtues will not per
ish. His long and painful Affections
were borne with exemplary fortitude
and patience; his mind was calm and
peaceful, as he bore willing testimony
to the sustaining power of the gospel.


In the light of christian faith and
hope, he met with cheerful confidence
the great issnes before him. The kind
ministratiOns of devoted daughter and
atfectionate grand children were unre-
mitted around his suffering couch and
they alone, with large circle of friends
and relatives, can appreciate fully the
extent of the bereavement which they
have experienced.
Year: 1868

ing away from the scenes Of life-one
by one they are lying down to rest. We
can make their good influence immor-
tai by emulating their virtues, initiating
their habits, and expanding our souls to
that breadth Of which they were bright
examples. We can express no better
wish for those who read these lines than
that, when called from earth, they may
leave behind the perfume OF as noblO a
life as that which has been left by
ZACH, JACOB
Year: 1868

In pursuance of resolution passed
by tho State Convention held in Wheel
ing, on the 9Th day of January last,
there will be State Convention of the
Democratic and Conservative voters of
West Virginia, at
Year: 1868

CHINESE TEsTIMoNY-A bill allowing
Chinese testimony in our Courts, in cases
where assaults were made by white men on
their persons or property, recently passed the
Senate. The bill went to the Assembly. and
after long debate was brought to vote
and defeated. The refusal to pass this bill
was simply disgrace to the Legislature,
and blot upon the civilization of the State.
1t is well known that hundreds of lazy white
villains in this State are in the habit of rob-
bing and maltreating Cinnamon with impu.
nifty. knowing that they cannot become wit
nesses against them in Court, and are practi.
cally deprived fall legal protection. Under
the present system of taxation, the China
man, by hard and unremitting toll, can
scarcely make enough to pay the tax col.
lector and buy food sufficient to keep body
and soul together, and under these circum
stances i. seems hard indeed il they cannot
be allowed some little protection in the
Courts. As the law now stands, China
man may be robbed of all his possessions
and suffer bodily injuries, but unless he car
can have white witness to testify in his
behalf he can obtain no redress from the
Courts. This is great injustice, and one
that should be remedied. The Bill of Right.
Incorporated in our Constitution declares
that no person shall be rendered incompe
tent to become witness on account of his
opinions on matters of religious 5elef.n The
Courts of justice should be open alike to
men Of all nations and beliefs, and such is
the case in all lands where the law makers
are guided by the spirit of justice and hu
manity.
Year: 1868

The Democratic party has attained to the
power of the State government in conse-
quence of its purity, and SO far as we are
concerned, we desire it to continue in power
upon the same grounds. Examiner.


This is an impudent assumption. The
Copperhead party g attained to the power of
the State government" by division in the
Union party-by shameful bolt, supported
by the Sacramento Union and San Francisco
Bulletin. No man thought of purify y
Spoils was the incentive of the Democracy,
and revenge that of the independents. y
The purity of the Democratic party,
forsoothl One would as soon look for virtue
in the dirtiest old hag who wallows through
the dark lanes of Five Points The word
"pure,' after being used in such connec
ton, should be put through process of
thorough cleansing.-Appeal.
Year: 1868

STRANDED.-A very sudden rise occurred
in the Sacramento river a few nights ago,
during which one end Of Waugh's ferry rope
became detached from its fastening, and
allowed the boat to swing down stream The
current pressed the boat against the shore,
and the water suddenly receding. left it high
and dry on the bank. After considerable
labor the boat was relaunched, and got back
to its old position.
Year: 1868

Dune, IN It's issue OF january 9th, says:


The time has come for every soldier of
freedom to look to his muskst and repIenish
his ammunition box, and see that he stand s
well in line. We are on the eve Of events
that may try the courage and the constancy
of the best of us. IF Congress
fails-if its will is persistently defed, if its
work is to be torn to shreds by vicious
President nd'.ambitious soldiersand middle
aged lawyers--then chaos will come to the
South, and we shall be in worse condition
than if Lee had conquered in Virginia \
We must stand by either one or the other
There is no middle course. So, form the
lines and prepare for the contest, and let the
war cry be I" Stand by Congress"
Year: 1868

KILLED.-A Chinaman was killed near
Horsetown on Monday under these circum-
stances He was tending tail race cut some
twelve feet below the surface of the ground,
the banks rising almost perpendicular on
each side While at work slab of earth
and stones split off from the side of the cut,
near the surface of the ground, and fell upon
the Chiuaman's head and shoulders, knock
ing him down and partially covering him
up. On removing the earth from his body,
it was found that his head had fallen across
the fume at the bottom of the cut, and the
fall and weight Of the earth had literally cut
his head in twain. An inquest was held ovel
the body, and a verdict rendered in accord
ance with these facts.
Year: 1868

SUNDAY LAw.-The bill for the repeal of
the Sunday Law was brought to a vote in the
Assembly last week, and the proposition de-
feated by vote Of As to 90 The Democrats
have large majority in the Assembly, and
pledged themselves before the election to
repeal the Sunday Law. These pledges are
now disregarded, and Germans who voted
the Democratic ticket last fall are now greatly
disgusted with the party.
Year: 1868

WE are informed that Mcpherson & Co.
will soon be ready to commence sluicing in
their claim at Piety Hill. Their extensive
hume is rapidly approaching completion. and
every one is confident that the preprietors
will meet with that pecuniary success which
their enterprise merits.
Year: 1868

HORACE GREELEY says of Margaret Fuller,
THAT noble and great as she was, a good
husband and two or three bouncing babies
would have emancipated her from great
deal of cant and nonsense" If this is a
general and not special remedy, we recon.
mend it to pass around
Year: 1868

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad
vertisement of DR.. j. G. Young's Institute, to be
found in another part of this paper, we feel we are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skilful Medical pra"titiner 1t is the duty of eyerv
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unwittinp-
ly take wrong path. There Is no need to wear
out life pain and anguish and In the end fill
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer, unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore Won.
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.


The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years, and as it was the Pioneer In
stitute Of the coast has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress.


Wesay again to the afflicted Tread the advertise
ment and follow its advice s14
Year: 1868




BONNER IN TRoUBLE.-Bonner has
country place at Morrisania, and his forte
continues TO be advertising, as the follow
ing will show:


"Now | offer for sale curiosity, sonle-
thing rare, the precise, exact spot where
the fever and ague is I will warrant it
to be there, Three of my children have
it, my gardner has it, my groom has the
sure preliminary symptoms, and [ have a
sufficient inkling of it myself. Amy doctor,
with a large family, who has specific
for fever and ague, would find this most
eligible situation the neighorhood is full
of the disease, and if he could keep it out
of his own family it would give him rep-
utation which would insure his fortune.
The trees afford not only delightful
shade, but nice harbor for mosquitoes.
The mosquitoes thus far have not been so
much affected by the fever and ague as to
prevent their biting. In fact, it is a good
place for mosquitoes. bought it to please
my wife, and shall leave it to please my
whole family. Terms-cash. [ am afraid
any security on it would get the fever and
ague, and become shaky. Those wishing
to puchase will please apply Immediately.
| want to get away from it as fast as Dex-
ter can carry me,


(Signed) ROBERT Bonner"
Year: 1868

II Journai deUofed TO the interest and supremacy OF


the lUhue man.


Terms, in advance, only 81. The cheapest
newspaper in the State of Mississippi.


Having larger daily circulation than any other
paper published in Mississippi, the publishers of
the Picksburg Weekly Times are determined to
have larger circulation for their Weekly than
any other Journal in tho State can boast. 10 Sc
cure this object and place the Weekly Times with
in the reach Of the poorest in the Llnd. we have
determined to reduce tha price of subscription to
ttCo dollars per annum, invariably in advanced
This will make the Times the cheapest weekly
paper ever published in Mississippi while for the
quality Of its contents, we shall not shrink from
comparison with any other Journal within the
limits of the State.


We are satisfied that the friends of the Times
will apprecia the motives which prompt to
furnish good family newspaper at price which
can only prove remunerntive bv an immen sub
scription, and therefore, take the liberty oc
questng every friend of the Il ghtS and Liberties
Of the Southern people to act as our agent in OBJ
tanning subscriptions for, and in sustaining manly
and independent jonrnal-a journal at all times
devoted to the best and most cherished interests Of
the Southern people.


In politics, the Times will, as heretofore, be
de1noIatic ana aati-radical an all things. In the
future, as in the past, il will be the defiant aud
relentless foe of tyran and tyranny.


The columns of the Tunes will be repiete with
general information, both foreign and domestic,
and the latest and most interesting State aud sec
tioaal news will be carefully compiled Now Is
the time to subscribe and secure a large amount of
reading matter for the family circle. to paronize
"a lclide mans paper and sustain home institution.
Year: 1868




The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
rs cutter at Mr.. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es
tsbishment, would inform his friends and the
eitisens of Rock Island and vicinity, that he has
opened New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of man ufacturing to order hrst
class fine custom work to those that have been IN
the habit of getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr.. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tion to call us at our new establishment, and
TO those that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and in the habit of sending east for their gar
nsnts would invite them TO call AMI give
trial, feeling confident that We can suit them in
every respect. We have a handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with a large variety of splendid French Coatings
and Tricots in different shades and colors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
eOlors, for overcoats,-all of which We will make
TO order In the best and most fashionable manner
at lower rates than the same class of goods be
obtained on either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,
North side Of Third Street, near the Post Office,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


N. b. The outing department is under our
own supervision. novfsdly.
Year: 1868

the production of the same {: but
the court issuing the process there
for shall certify thereon that the
same is issued for said purpose
and no other. .


Sec. 4. The estate or right Of
homestead of the head Of any fam
lily existing at his death shall con-
tinue for the benefit of his widow
and minor children, and be held
and enjoyed by them until the
youngest child is twenty-ene
years of age, and until the mar
riage or death of the widow, and
be limited to- that period. But
all the right, title and interest
of the, deceased in the premises
in which such estate or right
exists, except the estate Of home
stead thus confined, shall be sub
ject to the laws relating to devise,
descent, dover and sale for pay
ment of debts against the estate
of the deceased.


Sec. 5. When a widow or minor
children are entitled to an estate
or right of homestead as provided
in the preceding section, the same
may be set off to the parties en-
titled thereto by the Judge of the
Probate Court, who shall appoint
three disinterested persons, re-
sident in the county, who having
been duly sworn, shall proceed to
appraise and set out, by metes and
bounds, such homestead, and make
return thereof to him. IF no
complaint shall be made against
said appraisal and setting out of
the homestead, within twenty
days thereafter by any party in
terested therein, or any good cause
appear to the contrary, the same
shall be confirmed by the Judge,
and ordered accordingly,


Sec. 6, Appraisers appointed to
set. ont the .;homaStEzasssaas.s-=- ~ nAadA1-
this act, shall receive as compen-
sation two dollars per day each for
such services, and the same shall
be paid by the officer executing
theprocess out Of the property
of the debtor or in case Of the
homestead set out to widow or
minor children, out Of the estate
of the deceased by the executor
or administrator thereof,
Year: 1868

A Chicago paper says: We
took new reporter on trial yes
terday. He went out to hunt
items, and after being away all
day, returned with the following,
which he said was the best he
could do: Yesterday we saw a
sight, that froze our muscles
with horror. A hackman, driving
down Clark street at a rapid pace,
came very near running over a
nurse and two children. There
would have been one of the most
heart-rending catastrophes ever
recorded, had not the nurse with
wonderful forethougbt, left the
children ut home before she went
out, and providentially stepped
into a drug store just before the
hack passed. Then, too, the hack
man, just before reaching the
crossing, thought of something ne
had forgotten, and turning about
drove in the opposite direction.
Had it not been for this wonder
derful concurrence of favoring cir
cumstances, a doting father, low
ing mother, affectionate brothers
and sisters, would have been
plunged into the deepest woe and
most unutterable funeral expen-
ses. The new reporter will be
retained.
Year: 1868

Such bargains cannot be obtained elsewhere
in this city as you can get at tho selling out
place The same is to continue only for s. short
time, and it is to the advantage Of every one to
call and purchase at the small but well stocked
store No. 3G, KING ST, which you cannot
fail to notice, from the fact that small red
who has purchased, calls out cheap, cheap
very cheap. Notice the following price list: