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Year: 1865

GrUARO AGA1NST HOGOA4C 1ANG O&AO41s


There is as much connection between
the words and the thoughts as there is
between the thoughts and the actions.
The latter are not only the expressions of
the former, but they have power to re-
act upon the soul, and leave the strain of
their corruption there. A young man
who allows himself to use one vulgar or
profane word has not only shown that
there is foul spot upon his mind, but by
the utterance of that word he extends
that spot and inhames it till, by indul-
gence, it will pollute and ruin the whole
soul Be as careful of your words as of
your thoughts. IF you can control the
tongue that no improper words are pro-
nounced by it, you will soon be able, also,
to control the mind, and save that from
corruption. You extinguish the fire by
smothering it., or by preventing bad
thoughts bursting out into language
Never utter a word anywhere which you
would be ashamed to speak in the pres
ence of the most refined female, or the
most religious man, Try this practice a
little while, and you will soon have CON-
mand of Yourself
Year: 1865

The mind is sometimes called 4 store.
house where things arc kept for future
use. When children read useful facts,
even if they do not seem very pleasing,
they should place them in the memory
by the side Of some other things, they
have learned, and perhaps an idea will
grow up from the united knowledge.
lu order TO remember what you wish to-,
| it is we'll to understand it thoroughly,


and then think about it afterwards.


There are great many things WHICH
good girls and boys do not wish 10 re.
member, like bad words or unkind acts
in their playmates. Whenever you find
yourselves thinking about these or feel
Ing a wish to speak Of them to others,
you can turn your thoughts to some
thing you have read that day.


Children can choose what subjects


their thoughts shall dwell upon, the


same as older people, and it is better


every way that it be something good.


If person Injuries you, or you feel ir'
ri,atcd towards any one, the best way is


not to think about it, but turn the mind


directly upon something you have
learned. Your feelings will change with
your thoughts, for what gave you pleas


urc to learn will give you pleasure. to


think about. We hope our little friends


will try this for one week, and see how


many bad things they can forget, and


how many good things they can remcm' :


ber.-Home Weekly.
Year: 1865

General Israel Vogdcs Of Brooklyn has been relieved
of the command the district of East Florida and has
returned his be mustered out of the service
FAREWELL ADDRESS OF GENERAL THOMAS }. WOOD
TO HIS DIVISION.


EEsDQUAETERs, THIRD DIVISION. FOURTH ARMY CoRPs,


GRfLs LAKE., Texas, August "a 1865. !
soiDnRs-An order assigning me TO duty in another
department dssoves Official relations II is there
fore necessary should take leave OF you Had IL been
with tie views and orders of the government


should have greatly preferred conducting you TO rem
devious 10 yUur homes, there to have you
mustered ont OF tie service and hidden you final
adeu 1t is ordered otherwise, and as good soldiers
whatever duty is imposed on us


Your military career has been glorious You can re-
Prospect the history OF your participation in the war for
the suppression OF the arocous rebellion with the proud
est satisfaction, unaloyed by any feeling Of regret
sorrow that which you feel for the brave comrades
who foil on the battle field or who have been disabled
and manned for life. To the bereaved and afflicted
am sure you will ever extend the cordial sympathy Of
gallant soldiers


long roll Of the proudest historic which
symboise OF the hardest fought fields and gandest
victories Of the Your fair fame soldiers will be
the richest legacy you bequeath your postery.
II will be priceless inheritance.


Solders remember that you have been The preser
Of oDaly tue great and terrible domestic
war you must consider yourselves the usodians OF
national honor and dgrity and rghts, and be ready to
do battle for these great interests whenever they be
mperilled, whether by domestic foreign foe. Hav
ing asserted the principle Of free government the sup
preston OF the rebellion you must maintain against all
enemies.


IL is highly probable that may chance in the future
TO meet many Of you in private life; and now request
If such should be the case Of you will hesitate
make yourselves known TO ! make this request for
that the change produced in your appearance
by doing the uniform OF the soldier and donnng the at


tire Of the citizen will prevent from recognizing many
OF you. II will ever afford me pleasure to greet any SOL
dicr who has served under my command Participation
in common dangers, priyations and hardshps and the
sharing Of common trunphs have warmly attached me
to all Of you, and to feel deep interest In
your future prosperity can wish you better
than That the peaceful vocations OF civil life your
may be prosperous successful and happy
military has been brilliant honorable and useful
To each Of you bid friendly good-by, with the
that from my inmost heart goes forth sincere
invocation for Code blessing you Solders farewell
TH J. WOOD Major General Volunteers
Year: 1865

Captain John Gibbs, Of Major General Turner's staff,
this morning received letter Of ansmissaL from the
War Department AT Washington, notifying him that he
"for mertorous services In the field during tho late
Captain Gibbs, who is from far of Maine, was
formerly artillery officer in the regular service, whence
he resigned only to be recalled 10 the field by General
Turner TO participate in the eliminating hoDoTs Of the
campaign that ended In the surrender OF Lee 9 army
Year: 1865

Gen. Peck, Of New York, was from his youth, q
Jealous Democrat, (receiving his cadetship from
President Van Buren, until slavery made war upon
the government And now, with perfect knowl-
edge of the dupcity Of his old associates he says


Fellow Democrats, beware of that party which
for and against the war; which opposed the
Draft Law, and is responsible for untold millions of
bounty money. Beware of that party which de-
clared the war a failure and was rejected by the
people in November last, by an extraordinary ma
jOrity. Beware of that party which would have
received the rebel States with all their slaves, and
indCmnihed their owners for losses. Beware of the
ofthe party which is throwing every obstacle in the
canvass for the defeat Of the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of the United States. Beware
Of that party whose opposition TO the government
in 1862 and 1863 united the divided south made the
rebels sanguine Of success and emboldencd their
base allies in Europe. Beware of that party whose
policy, direct and indirect has prolonged the war at
least eighteen months, and is responsible to the tax
payers to families and history for the consequent
losses and expenditures. Beware Of that party
which, in New York is striving TO cover up its re-
cord and blind the people, by pretended con-
version TO the views Of President Jehnson,
and by marvellous outburst Of love for
the soldiers. An examination of the platforms of
New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and
other States show that il is all a trick and sham
The peaceful leopard, Democracy, cannot change its
spots.


Modern Democracy Is drifting without compass
OF rudder, and with no light save that which occa-
sioned flashes frum its ancient record.
Year: 1865

The Jersey Prison Ship Sugar House Prison, and
the Calcutta Black Hole all together do not combine
in their record tthc Of the horrors that viii make
Andersonvillc by-word forever on the lips of all
men who abhor inhumanity. Whatever the real
responsibility Of the great crime which is synony-
nous with infamy may rest, the history cf the re-
belion will never cease to be illustrated by the he'll


sh practices and heroic suherngs which alternately
make up the diary Of its hateful existence Angels
must have looked down upon those devoted Union
prisoners only to weep over their groans their pray
er5, their frenzy and their lingering fate. One
could not have believed before the occurrence Of the
war, that nameless spectacle like this would have
presented itself in the heart of what the people Of
this nation have always styled their civilization 1t
Is too shocking for contemplation The nervous
system itself revolts and relaxes at the fearful de-
tails.


Nothing that the Government can do in the way
of administering punishment for a crime vast and
so unparalleled in the history of crimes will heal
those wounds which have been left in numberless
circles by its commission, make atonement for the
rernetual disgrace which viii attach to the cause for
whose professed aid If tolerated Ii remains and
ever will remain moral blot, blacker than the rest
on the side of a rebellion which It's authors cannot
any LONGER have the presumption to vindicate in the
face of practices so utterly strocious and unpardon-
able It'may be that infinite forgiveness of Heaven
can find in its reach to overlook it at last but it is
sure never TO pass out ohe memory nor to lack for
the execration of the human race. The cause in
whose name such q crime was held, deserved thou
sand times 70 fall that account alone 1t couldnot
but be accursed Of God from the beginning. The
contemplation Of what was thus done in their midst
should tend TO humiliate and soften the hearts of
those once rebeeus and TO start the growth of kind
ness and brotherly feeling if only from the promp
tiRgs Of shame
Year: 1865

Senator Howe, Of Wisconsin, in a speech at Nil
waukee-on the 9th, said;


HOnesyear ago, when large rebel armies were
ghting on Southern fields for the defeat of our tick
ct then held up to you only the flag of the Union
and I appealed to You TO stand by the party which
stood by It. Then ! asked you TO sustain the Union
marty. because il would save the country Now I
ask you to stand by the Union party because it has
saved the country"


It strikes us that there Is the case about as COM
pactly put as well could be.
Year: 1865

He took occasion, in his last issue, to give
characteristic fling at us and our occupation.
The opposing paper, the Berkeley Union,"
fayors us and our work. was told by a gen
tleman this morning that if we would cowhide
the editor of the Era the Mayor said he would
hold him. was greatly amused at the offer
which, by the way, we do not design to accept.
The Era may, as 1t claims, represent the elite
of the city, yet We found no difficulty in get
ting board with an excellent family who are
loyal to the core, and ever have been. We
seem to be universally known on the street
and sometimes hear ourselves pointed out as
the "nigger teachers" but have met thus far
with no rudeness


with regard to our school, it Is daily increas-
my out stil numbers less than thirty day
scholars. Many more, however, will come In
aiIer tne mondays A different set of about
as many come in evenings, and that is by far
the most interesting part of our school. Some
few read very well, and have begun arithme-
tic and geography. A few can write letter..
One young man showed me last evening a
page of virginal composition, very good in
deed, with bur one misspelled word in it.
There was no attempt at punctuation, and
capitals were rather promiscuously used, but,
in consideration of his disadvantages, 1
thought it very creditable. Both children and
adults learn well, and we are pleased thus far
with oar experiment.


We are to have Christmas week to ourselves
and plan to spend it mostly at Harper's Ferry
We talk of climbing Maryland Heights then
After Christmas we shall know more fully
what our school will be, and, if I can snatch
time, FL drop you another line. But enough
for the present. S.J.F.
Year: 1865


OH bright is the land that we live in,
And soft-bow the breezes around
The stars make a palace Of heaven,


And flowers enamel the groundl
The orange and chestnut are flinging


Their odors divine on the gale,
And the mocking-birds melody ringing
From the bowers that circle the vale.
The land Of the locust and lime


And a song for the sweet stars of heaven
That brighten this beautiful clime
But dearer by far to the minstrel


Thrn all the sweet wealth of this land
Are the maidens who dwell in its bowers,
By mountain, savannah, and strand
And all its rich trophies were given,


As tributes of beauty to these;
And these are the stars of our heaven,


The flowers that gladden. the breeze
Then here's to the land that we live in
The land of the locust and limei
And a song for the sweet stars of heaven
That brighten this beautiful climcl
Twas hymned by bard that the planets
Once, charmed from their passionate home,
Assumed the fair features of woman,


And dwclt in the valleys Of Romel
But sure, if a land eer presented


Temptation to angels, tis ours,
And the vision of song was invented


From form in these soft, sunny bowersl
Then here's TO the land that we live in
The land of the locust and limel
Ami a song for the sweet stars of heaven
That brighten this beautiful cline!
Year: 1865

Day FREr.-Here is a bit of information worthy
of attention:


Moisture generally penetraes the soles OF boots
1.-The upper leatheris not easily wet and is easily
dried. To render tue sole imperyious to water,
der your boot maker to cut pieces Of in tho
proper shape dip them in melted pitch or tar, and
lay them upon the inner soles before putting on the
OUTER soes Of the boots This simple process it is
said will insure dry feet without making the boot
clumsy.
Year: 1865

IG7y~ A young lady recently threw teapot Of
hot water her beaux, because he told her at tho
table that he had no idea of courting her. lie can
now congratulate himself that the vixen will not
keep him in hot water after marriage.
Year: 1865

SPECIAL SESSION or THE LEGIsLATUNE.-The
proposed Amendment to the Constitution of the
United States which declares that ''neither Sla-
very nor involuntary seryitude, except rs pun
ishment for crime, whereof the party shall have
been duly convicted shall exist within the Uni
ted States on any place subject TO their luris-
dietion, having passed the Senate by the re-
quisite vote, was carried in the House OF Repre-
sentatives by two-thirds of the 3lst OF
January: This Amendment, to accomplish the
proposed object, must be accepted and approved
by two-thirds of all the States of the Union,
through their Legislatures.


1t is the opinion of many prominent Union
men n-this section that the Governor would act
wisely in convening the Legislature 0: California
for sufficient length of time to act upon this
proposition. The Legislature is largely Union,
and there is little doubt that il would give an
almost unanimous vote in favor of the amend
mcnt. Union men argue that large influx OF
immigrants, and fraudulent voting at the next
State election might change this condition OF
things, and in order that California may be
placed right the record in this raomentous
matter, special session should he convened at
as early n day as possible. We understand that
petitions to the Governor in behalf of such ac-
ton about to be circulated for signatures
We shall have more TO say in regard to this mat
ter next week.
Year: 1865

RARE OPPORTUNITY OFFEREp.-By reference to
our advertising columns il will be seen that the
"Buckhorn Station, on the Weaverrille and
Shasta road, is offered for sale or rent The prop
erty is about midway between Trinity river and
the summit of Trinity, mountain, and is one of
the California Stage Co.'S stations. The house
is two stories, is well furnished throughout and
connected with it is fine garden 1t is desir-
able locality for good business man, especially
one with family
Year: 1865

4 Coop CHANCE FOR PRospEcroRs.-Rus
Creek was almost depopulated by the Northern
rush of two years ago. Many miners left good
claims to hunt for hettcr in an unprospectrd re-
gion, and at heavy expense. Every few weeks
we hear from some one Of these advcuturcrs, ard
the almost universal report is that they have
been unsuccessful, and wish themselves back to
the old claim John Arm s Rash Greek ditch is
full OF water now, and wilfurnish plenty during
the whole season. Along the line Of this ditch
plenty of unprospected flats and bars, which
would undoubtedly pay if once fairly-opened.-
hr. Arm authorizes us to say that he will supply
water gratis to parties desiring to prospect along
the creek, and until they may satisfy themselves
that the ground will or will not pay. If any
then desire to open claims, water will be fur
nished at a lower rate than from any other ditch
in the county. To practical miners We believe
no greater inducements could be offered for the
Rush Greek diggings have generally yielded hand
somey. Any one preferring to prospect in Trim
ity rather than in Idaho the other side. Of
the Rocky mountains, had better call on Mr. Arm.


ASSIvERsARY OF l. o. 0. F--Grand Master
McClelland has issued q proclamation granting a
dispensation to all the Subordinate Lodges under
the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of California,
and Jurisdictions thereunto belooginc, permit
ting them or such OF them as may desire so 10 do
to celebrate the Twenty-Sixth of April next, as
/. the Forty-Sixth Anniversary of the Planting of
Odd Fellowship in America. This privilege in
cludes the right IN such Lodges to appear in full
regalia, and in procession and recommends that
all Odd Fellows lay aside their usual ayocations
on that occasion, and celebrate the day made
memorable by the introduction Of our noble Or
der on this Continent The present prosperous
condition of our Order gives us assurance that
this offer will be accepted hy Subordinate
Lodges, and that general gala day will greet
US in the advent of the ensuing twenty-s1th of
April.-Nep Age.
Year: 1865

WITHIN the past eight months, upward of four
hundred papers have died, in consequence of the
ezorbitant price Of printing paper.-Edstern pa
per.


A great many have died in this region also,
but the cause of mortality was the deprecated
state of their political stock, as the item of pa
per used in their publication was very small
Sacramento Bee
Year: 1865

IA The situation of .ti1e. South al
present is one of humiliation and is likely


to continue for some time. The radicals


are pressing forward their plans and thus
tar has overshadowed the conservative
portion of Congress and are carrying
| matters with higa hand. Well we say
give them clear road and fr e Iun-
| tIe harder and faster they drive the
| ,oner they WILL become exhausted -
The South must wait. The radio Il pro-


gramme will strengthen the conserva~


tlyes and prepare the way for batter
| ceiling between the masses. Such g


curse as they are now pursuing will in
evitably bring ruin upon themselves. Us
| tendency is to sicken the country, ana
sooner or later, tney will be brought
around with sudden reaction which
viii lead TO their ultimate downfall IL


toe time of the French Revolution, the


fierce spirits of the Jacobins encouraged


oy their very brutality, Girondism, and


we shall have here a repetition of the


same in the downfall of Radicalism.


History but repeats itself The fierce,


malignant spiritfwhich is daily shown by


Wilson, by Sumner and Stevens and


echoed by the radical press with tenfold


force will recoil upon themselves, slowly,


perhaps, but nevertheless certain to de-
stroy those whose whole aim now appears


to be to crush the South, crush the high
spirit of her people and bring them on
their kness before New England power
and fanaticism. They will fail, but while
we believe this we would urge our
people to patience. The fierce flame which
now burns so brightly, is well nurtured,
and the conflict is a life and death matter
The rise of conservatism to power, will
be the death blow to Redicalism, for at
least generation, if not forever, and the
struggle will be long, but we are assured
not doubtful and it is necessary that we
bide our time. The dose is bitter one,
but we must drain the cup, Lefore it is
passed from our lips. Therefore, while
all looks dark, we have hopes for the fu
ture welfare of the South and her people,
and the day cannot be far distant, when
we shall meet as equals in the great
brotherhood of States, with The rights OF
the States and the liberty of our people
fully guaranteed.
Year: 1865

UNsoUND COTTON SEED.-As great deal
OF unsound cotton seed will be bought
and sold this winter, correspondent of
tn, Bainbridge Chart and Compass recon-
mends the following precautionary


Count, say one hundred or one thou
sand seed, place them In rich earth moist.
ened witE warm water in a vessel and
place the vessel in warm place at night
and morning, and during the day place
the vessel in the suh-south aspec;-side
of a wall, so that the rays of the sun NAV
be reflected on the seed, and all the
sound ones will be up in few days, and
the amount of rotten seed can be de-
termined.
Year: 1865

5a The Louisvill Courier and this pa>
per suspended publication on the
same day. They remained suspended
tor the same length Of time, and for the
same reasons. They resumed publication
on the same day, the one here and the
other IN Louisville, on paper very nearly
the same size, and counting in age the
same number of issues. Both also dis
carded the use of cuts in their advertising
columns. This occurred. of course, with
out any previous understanding, and was
the result of mere accident. Nashville
Union and American,
Year: 1865

ours, but by prayer, and patience and hope, and such light diet and people should be very car eful mot to over feed their minister, lest he should get strong ,limbed and stout, and lose that pale care worn expression which is so suggestive and spiritual.

 Asanother argument, I have heard instan- ces adduced to show that men who shot and fshed made real good ministers. Of this list by no means short, have frequently heard the name of Lyman Beeoher mentioned as Q representative of this class. Still I doubt whether Mir. Beecher ever did make really good minister, for he was talked about, and I am al,pays suspicious of minister who is talked about. It is much better sign that a man is really sound and reliable when nothing can ever be said of him either one way or the ments in favor of a minister shooting

 I have just been reading the above to a fried, who disagrees in toto from it, and begs as favor to write the closing sentences of this letter himself, which, seeing that he is related to mel will allow him to do But be- ware of his sentiments, Hawkeye, for be is one of your innovators.' Here I give him the pen:

 SIR The above is all trash. It is the worst of old fogyism A minister is a man - He has stomach he needs exercise as much as you do; he has right to shoot, or fish, or do any other thing that is innocent Heshould not be asleep, but wide awake-a good, strong, broad-chested, brave man. Such ministers the church needs to-day. Patient enough to endure all things, fearless enough to under take all things, able to teach men their duty, to purify our politics, and correct public opin ion. Away with pious pimps. The church is not n mere show case, in which theological tailors may exhibit their latest patterns Give me Q man for my minister who is tende, enough to play with babes, but strong enougf to wrestle with giants

 You see Hawkeye, the man is mad

 Yours truly, OFF-HAND.