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Year: 1864

ANOTHER MASON AND SLIDELL AFFAIR."
The capture of the rebel vessel Florida, by a
United States gunboat, while both were lying in
the neutral harbor of San Salvador, is another
Mason and Slidei affair, and it will create a
great sensation in Europe. There will doubtless
be protests of our violation Of international law
from all the Governments of Europe. Our Ad-
ministration will be not little embarrassed by
this remarkable and unprecedented occurrence,
and it is doubtful whether it will shoulder the
responsibility of it.-Western paper.
Year: 1864

LEGENDARY FIRE-About half-past ii o'clock on


Thursday night the incendiary torch was applied to
the extensive framed building on the corner o
Adams and Leigh streets known as Hoopcrs cooper
shop. and owing to the combustble and dry condi-
ton of the structure, it soon leyelled TO tht
ground. The eastern end Of the building was used
as kitchen by some negroes, who, We understand
lost nearly everything they had. The other oItioi
had not been in since the death OF Ar j. >
Horner the owner of the property, about Fesi
since but there a valuable collection OF tlnbel
on hand, which was also destroyed. Loss, between
five and SIX thousand dollars.
Year: 1864

BROAD Rock RAcgs.-Becanse Of the inciement
weather and the military annoyanees around the
city, the races that were ta have commenced on tho
Broad Rock Course yesterday have been postponed
till next Wednesday. Many old turfmen are here
to attend the sport, and from present Indications


LET the lovers of the sport bear the change IN mind
and be in readiness enjoy it at the appointed time
Year: 1864

LINCOLN AND STANTON REFUSE A ROOF TO


THE WOUNDED SOLDIER.


In the statement of the cause which led
to his removal, which has Just been pub
lished by Surgeon General Hammond, we
find the following startling disclosure:


"After Pope's defeat when the wounded
were brought to Washington by thousands,
found it necessary to extend still further
the hospital accommodations. The churches
and other public buildings were filed; the
Patent Office was used for the sick and
wounded, and the only other public build
ipgs available were the Capitol and the Ex-
ecutive Mansion. The latter was not then
occupied by the President or his family,
and not long before a company of soldiers
had been ouartered in it. |, therefore,
made application for the Capitol, and for
the East Room of the Presidents house, the
latter to be used as an officers hospital.
When the application reached the Secre-
tary, he sent for me, and was again the
recipient of his abuse. Again repelled it,
as always did. knew no reason why the
sick and wounded should not have the best
building in the country, If it was neces-
sary. Hundreds were then lying on the
ground for want of place in which to put
them, and told him so in plain language.
The end Of it was, that the Capitol was or
dered to be turned over to me. He was
afraid to refuse It; but he informed me that
/ should hear from him again on the sub
ject which, however, never did, except
that he told distinguished officer in the
army that my conduct was highly presump-
tuous. The East Room was never turned
over, If he ordered it,"


Let every Democrat cut this out and send
it in his letter to his son, brother, friend, or
comrade in the army.
Year: 1864

JEALOUSY AND MURDER.--At Jar0slaW.
on the Wolga, Mr.. X, one of the richest
landholders in the Government of Tijul,
was walking with a friend, when sud-
denly, without apparent provocation,
Count r. sprang upon him and struck him
violently in the face. They fought next
day, and the Count fell dead with bullet
in his breast. He had lived in great retire
ment with his wife and two lovely daugh-
ters in a castle adjacent to an estate of Mr..
KS. The latter, a very handsome man,
Counts eldest daughter. and, having sue
ceeded, abandoned her for time in order
to seduce her sister. The elder girl, furious
with her lover, confessed all to her father,
and hence the duel. Miss de r., in despair
at her fathers death, in her turn challeng-
ed her faithless lover, and when he refused
to fight woman she put on mems clothes
and struck him in the public cafe. To avoid
scandal Mr.. X. thought it advisable to fly
from the woman he had injured, and he set
out on journey. 1t is said Miss de r. has
sworn to pursue and overtake him, and
Judging from herprevious conduct she may
well have the courage and energy to keep
her word.-CorreS. London Times


A BRAVE FELLow.-In the battle of Sept.
w buClC "do d yOubS man
ber of the Fifty-seventh Regiment, who
used to live in Concord. His name was
Broad. He was never in battle before, as
he has been connected with the ambulance
train. He met his death in this way
There was man struck by solid shot it
cutting one of his legs nearly off. The
poor fellow was bleeding to death, but if
brought off would in all probability get
well. Broad was the only man who would
volunteer to go out and fetch him in. 1t
was almost certain death for any man, but,
said Broad, II have neither wife nor child
to suffer if am killed." so out he went,
and picked him up, put him Oh his should
er and brought him in safely. though the
bullets flew like hail around him. He came
in so promptly that we all thought he had
escaped the bullets. But alas! poor Broad
was a wounded man. He laid his bur-
den on the ground saying, 81 may have
saved your life, but have lost my own
He was shot through the bowels, and died
very soon after. He was as brave man as
ever lived.
Year: 1864

With the main body of his army is being
made very rapidly. You will doubtless
hear from it within day or two. His adj
vance should be within striking distance of
Dalton to-day. There is no alarm or con-
fusion apparent in any quarter that have
seen. Sherman is doing things systemati
cally as usual.
Year: 1864

The Cincinnati Gazette Of Wednesday
relates the following incident:


"A sight was seen passing up Vine
street last evening. In the middle of the
street boy in tattered clothes, leading
a blind horse, on whose back were 4
feather bed and clothing, all the ward
robe of a family of six, surmounted by
the youngest boy Of six summers. On
the sidewalk followed an old woman,
sick and tired out, and three daughters,
mostly full grown. They were seeking
the Refugee Relief, where we found them
half an hour later. They had travelled
in this way from Owen county, Kentucky,
seeking more loyal and hospitable neigh
bors. The firemen gave the poor horse
a supper of oats; Main street anctioneer
took the little boy to a shoestore, and re-
Iieyed his sore feet of the dilapidated
clogs that crippled his walk, by fitting
him with good pair Of shoes, and giving
him also a new cap. AS the little fellow
began to feel comfortable in his new out
fit, he looked around inquiringly and said,
1 wonder if they have any jewsharps
here? The kindhearted giver was re-
warded for his trouble. The whole fami
ly will remain at the Relief for few days,
until employment or home is found for
them
Year: 1864

proposition. which win probably be adopted is before
the Board Of Directors Of the Erie Railroad Company TO
pay quarterly dividends Of two and half per cent The
earnings OF the road during the present year. s est
mated. will amount to between twelve and thirteen mil


lions OF dollars. which win net twenty FIVE per cent Ten
per cent Of the amount is proposed 10 divide among
the stockholders quarterly, commencing on The Isl Of
May nsxt, and the fifteen per cent balance will be appro
prated towards increasing the facilities Of the road


Annexed the totals Of all the weekly statements or
the associated banks OF this city which have been made
slnce the commencement OF the present year.
Year: 1864

There is disposition manifested in this city at the
present time to speculate real estste although prices
are very little if anything above what they wore when
purchases made OF the gold standard An attempt
wos made last spring 10 get up excitement and To
endeyor TO force real estate keep pace With articles
OF merohaadise in their upward enout, but signal


y failed and those who Tor mapy years the most
active 10 buying sud selnr lots abandoned
the business and turred their attention other specula
tive enterprises. number Of reasops may be
signed for the duIness which now pervades
this market One Is that capital Is drawn
iuto other channels by alursmeuts which promise
speedy not certain returns such as stocks
provision speculsors, gold operations and government
bonds and another reason 10 the fear largely
taxoton on tho other hard there seems TO be as little
disposition TO sell as there is TO buy. Owners Of i'm
proved property receiving renuperative rens and
those who 10 possession Of lots disposed
10 hold being fully impressed with the belief that The
tide will turn In their favor the war 10 over
not before.


Tho financial Transactions at the Sob Treasury this
city during the past week exhibited the annexed
Year: 1864

ELIZABETH Sly, is the name of festive
widow in Detroit, who has undertaken 70
rival Bri sham Young in the art Of poiyga
my. Her first husband died, leaving her
with six chIldren.i She married in few
months alter becoming a widow. In the
absence of her new husband, she married
another got tired Of him and married still
another. She was about TO try it on
again, when she was putt in Jail, and the
other day all three of her living dupes were
in court looking very sheepish.
Year: 1864




Woe for my vine clad homs
That il shoull ever be 50 dark to me.
With its bright threshold, and its whispering woe


That l should ever come,
Fearing the echo of a lonely tread
Beneath the rOof-tree of my glorious dead


Lead on my orphan boyl
Thy home is not desolste TO thee,
And the low shiver in the linden tree,


May bring to thee a joy;
But oh how dark is the bright home before thee,
To her who with joyous spirit bore thee


Lead on for thou art now
Ny sole remaining help. God hath spoken,
And the Strong heart leaned upon has broken;


And have seen his brow,
The forehead of my upright one. and just,
Trod by the hoof OF battle to the dust.


He will not meet thee there
Who blessed thee at the eventide, my son
And when the shadows of the night steal en


He will not call to prayer,
The lips that melted giving thee to God,
Are in the icy keeping Of the sod


Aye, my own boy thy sire
Il with the sleepers Of the valley east,
And the proud glory Of my life hath passed


With his high glance of fire,
Woe that the linden and vine should bloom,
And just man be gathered to the tomb.
Year: 1864

A physician in Massachusetts, asserts that an
attack of scarlet fever may be prevented by wear
ing tarred string about the heneck.-E1change.
Strings about the neck, drawn very tight have
cured a multitude of very bad cases who were
not afflicted with scarlet fever.
Year: 1864

A CUTE WIDow.-It is related that man on
his death bed called bis wife to him and said:


81 leave my horse to my parentsi sell him srd
hand the money for him over to them. But my
dog leave to you; dispose of him as you think
best


The wife promised to obey. So in due time
after the death of her lord, she started out to
find market for her animals.


How much do you ask for your horse inqui-
red farmer.


Il cannot sell the horse alone she replied,
but will sell the dog and horse at fair price
for both. Give me one hundred dollars for the
dog and one dollar for the horse, and we can
trade on those TERMS and the cute widow con-
scientously paid to the parents the one dollar
she received for the horse, and kept the one hun
dred dollars she received for the dog, with the
most perfect complacency.
Year: 1864

When once concealment or deceit has been
practiced in matters where all should be fair as
the open day, confidence can never be restored,
any more than you can restore the white bloom
to the grape or plum that you have once pressed
in your hand.
Year: 1864

In an Eastern town the postmaster has, by
skillful maneuvering, managed to retain his of
fee from the time of Harrison and Tyler down
to the present day. Being asked how he man
aged to keep his Office through so many chan
ges of Administration, he replied that sit
would take mighty smart Administration to
change quicker than he could"
Year: 1864

Are you bald? Does your hair fall of

 Has your hair become thin '

 Does it feel harsh, and dry and feverish Is it turning gray befere it's time! Are you troubled with itching, burning sen. sation of the :calp?

 Are you troubled with Dandruff? Are you troubled with what is called Scrof- ula or Salt Rheuml

 Have you had the Erysipelas and lost your hair

 Have yo,r had the Measles, and lost it? Have you had the Typhoid Fever and lost it?

 Have you had the Brain Fever, and lost it 1? Have you lost your hair by any sickness? Do you wish luxuriant hair! Do you wish soft and ltstrons hair? Do you wish gray hair restored2 Do you wish your whiskers glossy! Do you wish them restoredin color! Do you want dressingf

 Do you want it for your children Do you want it for yourself, for father or mother, for brother, sister or friendf Do you want to make present? Do you want q perfume for your toilet! Do you want harmless article? Do you want double distilled article? Do you want cleansing arttcles Do you want the best preparation out for dressing, stimulating, protecting. restoring the color, and rendering soft silky and lus- trous the Human Hairf

 If so, we warrant
Year: 1864

! fhe spirit Win WHICH Inc NorCn Wd-
ges the War. - .t-.
| A Yankee paper-even the West Chester
| (New York; observation-disclosures to the
| atrooious spirit of determination with which
the North wages this war. 1t says:


.Fi7eminutes compensation with an aboli,
zionist will, reveal to you the fact that he


conceives that the people Of the North actu'
ally own the people Of the South, and that


It is nothing short Of the most unparalleled
presumption for them to suppose thatthey
| have any right to houses, land or estate


much less to that of self government
t"These men are SO intractable,," say they,


$50 bitter, determined, that there will be


no living with them in the future. We
must exterminate them and seize their
property" ...
This highly humane and christian con-
clusion is reached with the most perfect
GOODNESS and composure. Of course, why
should it not be so2 Are we not more civ.
ilized than they?e Are we not more intel.
ligent? Do we not exceed them in all the
humane and gentler vrtues? In word,
are we not the saints and does not the world
belong to the saints? Surely it does.-
Ergo, the South belongs to us, and long as
we can print green. backs and buy people to
do our fighting for JUS, we will keep up this
war of determination. Wedo not expect to
conquer them, but we have two or three
to their ons, and with generals who are
willing to turn wholesale butchers, we can
"wipe them out" in the expressive language
used on Sherman's raid. ~''


This is the programme now adopted. The
war is one simply for externipation. It is
waged for. that purpose. The idea of being
able to conquer the South has long since
been abaodoued. 1t is simply cold, cruel
war of bitter determination. There is not
even one spark of generosity to soften its
composition ofmalignity, cruelty and slaugh-
ter. Over the heads of the men fighting
more braVely than men ever fought, hangs
the vile threat Of negro equality, and the
confscat;on of sll their property, and yet the
people profess to wonder why they are so
bitter This is like knocking man down,
beating him nearly to death, stealing his
clothes and leaving him by the roadside in
pitiless storm, and then wondering Why
he does not love and embrace US. IF these
people who are urging on this crusade Of
slaughter would sit down calmly for five
minutes and ask themselves how they would
like the same measure meted out to them,
they could not deceive themselves longer,
unless as is most likely, they wished to be
deceived.
Year: 1864

AN APPEAL to PEOPLE Of COMMON
SENSE snd those who desire 10 have the AFFLICTED
BENEFITED.


READ AND REFLECT.


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READ AND REFLECT.


READ AND REFLECT


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has been from time iumemoria the object philanshrs-
pi to find some remedy for the Ills of e and scientific sa
has for explored every in order to discover
hidden secret 1t has been however reserved for modern
bring before the world the great destroyer Of disease
and in HOOFLANDs GERMAN BITTERS are concentrated
all those virtues which tend 10 promote healthy and vigorous
life Unlike the generality Of bitter they no. alcoholic
MIXTURE but pure tonic composed entirely Of vegetable snb
Stances They positive cure for


DYSPEPSIA
Year: 1864

The Secretary of the Onion County Cen
trail Committee has received several commu-
nications from other counties, all tending to
show a desire on the part of the people in the
several counties of the Third Congressional
District to hold a District Conventien prior to
the next State Convention. As there is no
| regular District organization, with authority
to call a Convention, we would suggest that
the various Central Committees designate one
of their number in the Central portion of the
District, through the means of which an un-
derstanding may be arrived at fixing the time
and place for holding the Convention This
may be done by communicating the action
of the several Committees to the Secretary of
the Committee to be designated to act as a
corresponding medium for the purpose of an
organization Provided the State Central
Committee does not issue call for the Dis
trict Convention in proper time. then let a
majority of the counties in the District deter
mine the time and place of meeting. ana dis
semnate the information through the cores
ponding Secretary.


We would suggest the Yuba County Cen
trail Committee as the medium of organiza-
ton, and that the Secretary of that body, Mr..
l. N. Hudson. act as Corresponding Secretary
of the District. This arrangement will soon
concentrate the wishes of the several counties
upon plan of organization. However, we
would prever that the State Central Commit
lee call District Convention at some central
point, to be held day or two previous to
the State Convention. We are opposed to
the State Convention having any hand in
nominating our Congressman, now that We
have a District created by law. We believe
the Union men of the Third District are ca
pable of selecting a candidate satisfactory to
themselves, and of electing whoever they may
place in nomination We trust the Union
papers throughout the District will speak out
on this subject. so that early action may be
had in settling the question.
Year: 1864

4 proposition has been submitted by Mr..
L. A. Kelly, of San Francisco, to erect a
four stamp mill in Pittsburg mining district,
for the purpose of testing the rock and OBJ
tanning practical working tests of the lodes
owned by the various companies.


The proposition, as we understand it. is,
for each company to subscribe such sum as
it may deem fit, the aggregate to amount to
$1,000. and when the mill is put to work, to
furnish rock for crushing at an uncertain
rate per ton, for crushing which the compa-
nies are to pay one half in cash and one halt
to. be credited upon the advance made to the
proprietor of the mill.


We are not prepared to encourage such an
enterprise where the main risk is taken by
the companies subscribing toward the enter
prise, with bond from the proprietor for his
faithful compliance on his part We realize
that mill at Pittsburg is necessity and
requires the cooperation of every company
in the district able to assist in the enterprise
For the purpose of securing an early move
ment in the matter, we would suggest that
each company interested hold meeting of
their trustees and elect delegate to con-
vcntion of trustees to be held in Shasta on
the 18th Of May inst, who shall have power
to form an association for the purpose of
procuring a suitable mill, hiring Superin-
tendent and subscribing certain amount to
fha fol of tIa fba
association to own the mill and being guar
anteed in the right to have the mineral from
their several claims tested pro rata in prouor-
ton to the amount subscribed by each COM
pany. Another matter for the consideration
of the Convention might be for each compa-
ny to enter into a contract for furnishing a
certain number of tons at a fixed price for
crushing to some person who would be the first
to establish mill and put it into operation
within the district. Let any practical plan
be adopted VIXEN the esponsibility will be
such as to secure the companies against loss
provided their rock to be crushed will pay,
and we will be satisfied.


The facts constantly being demonstrated
that there is an abundance of rich gold, sill
yer and copper ore in the district to supply
any mill or mills that may be erected, gives
assurance that time will eventually bring
that desirable agent into action, but what
we want is one now, and no effort should be
spared by those interested to establish a
mill at an early day. The first silver brick
from Pittsburg in the San Francisco market
will do more towards bringing capitalists in
to the district than a thousand tons of the
best paying ore shipped to Europe


We hope these or some better suggestions
will soon stimulate the several companies to
action, for expediting the work Of erecting a
mill within easy access of these yaluatle
mines.
Year: 1864

New COPPER DIsTRIcr.-Jack Adams. o.
the Old Diggings, man of energy who find.
good things in the way of mines, has beer
the fortunate discoverer of several valuable
copper claims in that district. He is now a,
work upon ledge, the groupings of which
look as well as any we have seen The rock
contains large per eentage of gold, visible
to the naked eye, and prospects well in sill
yer. Jack says he is going down on the ledge
until he finds the clear metal Several other
claims of equal value are found in the same
vicinity, and it will net be long before we
hear more from this district.
Year: 1864

Chicago. llth.-Specials from Washington
say that rebels have large entrenched depot
of supplies on North Anna line of defense
towards which Lee is directing his retreat
Grant in following him will be leaving hi:
base of supplies, but his men have raticns for
several days with them
Year: 1864

II is more difficult to make the eye lie,
than any other organ we are possessed Of.
70 tell what woman says, pay atteUtion
to her tongue. Ifyou wish to ascertain
what she means. pay attention to her eye.
To talk in opposition to the heart is ere
of the easiest things in the world !; to look
this opposition, however, is more difficult
than algebra.