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Year: 1864

A certain good-natured old Vermont
farmer preserved his constant good-na-i
ture, let what would turn up One day
while the black tongue prevailed in that
state, one of his men came in, bringing
the news that one of his red oxen was
dead ''Is he? said the old man, ''well
he always was breachy cuss Take his
hide off and carry it down to Fletcher's,
it will bring the cash. An hour or so
afterward the man came back with the
news that 'line-back and his mate were
both dead. ''Are they !" said the old,
man ''well [ took them of B, to
save bad debt that / never expected
to get. 1t is lucky that it amt the
brindles. Take the hides down to Fletch-
er's; they will bring the cash." After
the lapse of another hour the man came
back to tell him that the nigh brindle
was dead. rs he p said the man,
swell he was an old OK. Take off his
hide and send it down TO Fletcher's it
will bring the cash, and will bring more
than two of the others Hereupon his
wife, who was very pious soul, taking
upon herself the Office of Eliphaz. re-
minded her husband very severely Of his
sins, and asked him ii be was not aware
that his loss was the judgement of Heav-
en- for his wickedness. as 1t 2'' said the
old fellow, 'aoett If they uill take the
judgement IN cattle, 1t IS the easiest aoay
can pay It, 81
Year: 1864

MILITARY Goops.-Soldiers will find a
large and very select assortment OF military
clothing and furnishing goods at Mas l.
Mayors, No. II West Cd street Also
ready made clothing Of Ill kinds-very
low
Year: 1864

Among other evidences lately betrayed
you may have heard Of the song Of the
Latin Quarter which scattered OF thousands
the streets of Paris during the night If have not yet
printed it, will perhaps, object to make for the
following translation:
Year: 1864

A LOYAL newspaper in Phiadelphis says


''Three years OF bitter war have already
elapsed, yet the solid wealth and power of the
loyal States are not materially damaged


They are damaged TO the extent of the
amount of capital that the labor Of the men in
our armies would have produced. Add 10
this the prostFation Of business consequent
upon the scarcity Of labor and the increased
consumption OF thenatiOn because Of the war.
and there is presented grand aggregate
which would not appear insignificant when
compared with the vast debt we have incur.
red, and which must be added to the amount
OF damage sustained. On the whole, the 10y
al States may be considered as having been
materially damaged This without enum-
Grating as lost several hundred thou sand lives,
which have been sacrificed in the war, and
which were valuable AT leas. to their owners
aud the friends and relatives OF the slain.
The statement IN the extract is daily repeat
ed and IS a beartless bnrlesque upon awful
truths Chicago Times.
Year: 1864

An OLD MAN WHO RAs SHOT SIXTY PERSONS
The Cairo correspondent of the St Louis Repub-
liean tells this story:


"At one point on the Tennessee river there is a
place that has become a terror to steamboat men,
and in passing it they always find some place to
secure themselves till the boat passes. At this
point an old man, sixty odd years Of age, has made
his headquarters for long time, and the peculiar
crack of his gun is familiar to river men, and
sends thrill of terror wherever it is heard. He
has long heavy barreled gun, originally squirrel
rife which has been bored out three different times,
until now the largest thumb can easily be turned in
the muzzle, and the aim of the old man is one OF
deadly certainty. The sentinel is always faithfully
upon his watch and his retreat has so lar bafied all
to catch him. from the fact that he is so surrounded
with dense swamps and deep ravines. Well IN
formed river men estimate that this old man has
killed in this way not les than sixty persons; and
yet he performs his work with as much earnestness
and yigor as when he first commenced"
Year: 1864

GEoRGIA.-A Milledgville correspondent of the
Augusta Register, speaking of the peace feeling in
the Legislature of Georgia, says


"Peace is so desirable, and the anxiety for it so
Deep that the danger is that We embrace Elusive
promises, or pursue damaging ends to attain it,
The number of those who believe the States are the
proper and only effective arbters of peace is large,
and embraces many men of distinguished ability
and undoubted patriotism. On the other hand the
number is, perhaps, equally respectable and large,
who honestly believe that our cause is damaged by
all peace agitations, and that the proposed move
ment is but another name for reconstruction. So
believing, warm feeling is excited recrimination Of
ten follows, and parties fast forming on the IS
sue The press and those to whom the people look
as exponents and leaders of popular sentiment,
have grave responsibility resting upon them just
nown
Year: 1864

The COOP OF WANTING NosE--A man who has
lost his nose, says old Scotch Journal has pecu-
liar advantages he cannot follow his nose but then
he cannot be poking it into every thing. He can
not blow his nose but then he saves pocket hand
kerchiefs He can't be stuffed up in his nose but then
he can't take snuff, which is however an advantage
II he goes Sleep you cannot tickle his nose and
when he is awake, he cannot run his nose againsta
post Let him drink hard, he never will have a red
nose, never be exposed to the nickname of nosey
and let him be as impertineut as he will, he may
defy you to pull his nose Sir said man to
another with false nose-'Pll pull your nose.'-
Sir said he, shall put my nose in my pocket
Year: 1864

Some authors write nonsense in a clear style, and
others sense in an obscure ore some can reason
without being able to persuade others can persuade,
without being able to reason; some dive so deep
that they descend into darkness, and others soar
so high that they give US no light; and some, in
vain attempt to be cutting and dry, give us only
that which is cut and dried. We should labor,
therefore, to treat with ofthngs that fcult
with familiarity of things that are novel aad with
perspicuity, of things that are profound.
Year: 1864

Has in store . large and well as
sorted stock of BOOTS and SHOES
Of the best qualities, and will con-
tinue to receive the whole season.
direct from the manufacturers. the
best and latest styles. which will
sell as low as any House in the West
Year: 1864

Second, VIC object to our re-enlistments
counting on the quota of the State. We hold
by every consideration of prOpriety, if not OF
decencv, that those at home should occupy
our places after our three years shall have
expired: and then if we old soldiers choose
TO re-cnlist--to continue to endure the hard
ships Of a soldiers life fer our country's good
after drinking to the very dress Of the Bit
ter cup-we contend that the credit should
rebound to Us as individuals, and not to the
State-excusing tht usanls now at home, who
have perhaps more at stake IN maintaining a
just government than many of US have. l
think we are justly entitled to feel highly in
dignant, to sas the least, in the position the
authorities at home have chosen to assume
towards US.


l often rccur to the pleasant visit ard
hearty welcome with which was everywhere
met when last enjoying the hospitality Of the
good dcnizens of Wood County, and wish to
be kindly remembered 10 them all-hoping
the time may speedily arrive when Peace
shall again be restored to our land and we at
ou: homes again. While we we're only com
fortabiy merry on Christmas day, suppose
You at home were enjoying the fill TO your
hearts desires. Long may you prosper and
continue to enjoy every Merry Christmas.


Yours truly, H. Ii. HEcox
Year: 1864




KENTUCKY CLAIMS HER PROPERTY
There is considerable excitement in Ken
lucky caused by the action of the Federal
authorities in enrolling slaves in that State
preparatory to the draft. Gov Bramlette
has issued an address which is in substance
as follows: t.9n eHi


IT,. FRANKFoRT, March 16.-Felow citizens:
In view of the disturbance of the popular
mind produced by the enrolment of slaves
for the army in Kentucky, it is deemed pru
dent to make the following suggestions for
the benefit and guidance Of the loyal men Of
Kentucky: Your indignity should not al
low you to commit acts of violence or unlaw-
ful resistance. Standing, as we have stood
and ever will stand, for the Constitution,
Union, and the enforcement of the laws we
must meet and correct unjust and unconsti-
tutonal legislation by legitimate appeal to
the constitutional tribunal of the Govern
ment and through the ballot box. This is
the only true mode of maintaining the Con-
sttution, Union, and respect of the laWs.T
| Merely enrolling the names of slaves does
not affect any right of a citizen. We should
abide by and maintain the laws, and pursue
the modes provided by law and the remedy
itahords, IF any violence Or wrong to per-
sons or property of citizens be committed by
any officer or soldiers against the known
laws Of the land, make your accusation in
the mode prescribed by law, and if any
commanding officer refuses or neglects to use
his utmost endeavors to arrest an officer or
soldier under his command and hand him
or them over to the civil magistrates for
trial when officially. advised of these facts,
the Executive of this State will prefer char
ges and demand court martial, and under
! the Constitution and in accordance with law,
assert and urge your rights. 1t is our duty
to obey law until declared, by judicial de-
eision, to be unconstitutional Citizens
whose property may be taken under law for
public use, viii be entitled, under the i'm
| perative mandate of the Constitution, to just
compensation for property so taken for pub
lie use. Although the present Congress
may not do us justice, yet it is safe to rely
upon the justice of the American people,
and an appeal to them will not be unheeded
| or unanswered


/ l35ssa tll " iio-


If you want to get fat Office hire your
J self to a soap-boiler.
Year: 1864

The ART OF WALKING.-In graceful
human step the heel is always raised before
the foot is lifted from the ground, as if the
foot we're part of wheel rolling forward !;
and the weight of the body, supported by
the muscles Of the calf Of the leg, rests for
time on the fore part Of the foot and toes.
There is then a bending Of the foot in Ger
tain degree But when strong wooden shoes
are used, or any shoes so stiff that it willnot
yield and allow the bending of the foot, the
heel is not raised at all until the whole foot
rises with it; so that the muscles of the
calf are scarcely used, and in consequence
soon dWindle in size, and almost disappear.
Many of the English farm servants wear
heavy, stiff shoes and in London it is a
striking thing to see the drivers of country
wagons with fine robust persons In the upper
part, with legs that are feshless spindless,
producing a gait which is almost awkward
and unmany. The brothers Of these men,
who are otherwise employed are not so mis-
shapen. What pity that for the sake of a
trifing saving, fair nature should be thus
deformed An example Of this kind is seen
in Paris. There, as the streets have few or
no side pavements, and the ladies have to
walk constantly on tip-toe, the great action
of the muscles of the calf has given confor-
nation of the leg and foot, to match which
the Prussian bellies proudly challenge all the
world-not aware, probably, that it is a de-
feet in their city to which the popularity in
T.
Year: 1864

ASA1LoR's REToRT.-A sailor was called
upon to stand as witness.


well sir said the lawyer, do you know
the plaintiff and defendant?


4 don't know the drift of them words,
answered the sailor


What, not know the meaning of plaintiff
and defendant? continued the lawyer; a
pretty fellow you to come here as a witness.
Can you tell me where on board ship it was
that this man struck the other one 2


'Abaft the pinnacle, said the sailor.


'Abaft the pinnacle, said the lawyer,
what doy you mean by that Z?


"a pretty fellow responded the sailor, tc
come here as lawyer, and don't know what
abaft the pinnacle means
Year: 1864

For ages you languished in darkness and sorrow,
Toiling Oh for the wealth that another must reap
Each day of regret but the type of tomorrow, i0
AS wave reflects wave DER the face of the deep,
But one after one your chains have been riven,


And the day star of hope from the horizon rose;
When the star.spangled flag to Columbia given,
Called the children Of toll meath its shade to repose
Year: 1864

The Metropolitan Fair closed on Satur-
day evening, having been in most success
fuI operation for three weeks. The build
iass we're crowded on every day, and on
Saturday the attendance was very large
The Fair will long be remembered as the
most magnificent exhibition of the patriot
ISM and charitable instincts Of our people
ever witnessed since the formation Of the
government
Year: 1864

reflect that sound mind and body the most neces
sary requisites to promote connubial happiness. In
deed without these the journey through life becomes
weary psrimage the prospect hourly darkens to tht
view; the mind becomes shadowei with despair and


filled with the melancholy reflection that the happiness
of another becomes blghted with Our own,
Year: 1864

An agricultural exchange says: San ex
perienced agriculturist informs US that about
six years ago he applied lime to potatoes that
were partly rotten, and that it Immediately ar
rest decay. Potatoes that were partly rot
ten when the lime was applied continued to
rot, and were lost. Since then he has made
1t a common practice to apply Stacked lime
10 his potatoes rs he takes them up. He
puts thin layer oflime upon the floor where
the potatoes are to be laid, and sprinklcs
some oft over them about every ten inches
as they are put down. He considers this as
perfectly protecting them from rotting, as he
has never had rotten potato since he has
prscticed IT: and he believes also that pota-
toes thus used are rendered better by the
acting Of lime, ,"-Congregationalist.
Year: 1864

Many years ago, when a gentleman
from the central part of New Hampshire
was In the Pequaket country, attending
to his property near the village of Frye
burg, company of Indians from the Pen
obscot tribe came there for temporary
abode, and pitched their tents on an ele-
vation near the Saco river. In passing
to his lands he noticed squaw kneeling
to pick strawberries, aud creeping to diff
ferent parts Of the patch that furnished
the fruit Her attitude struck him as
singular; but he concluded she took that
posture as the most convenient for the
purpose.


On his return she had disappeared, and
he supposed she had gone to sell berries
But as he approached the settlement, he
observed the unusual sight of an Indian
carrying a squaw on his back. A nearer
view showed him the person whom he
saw in the strawberry field After hav-
ing witnessed the occurrence several
times, on inquiry of the Indians as to the
cause of this action, one of them replied:
HE bad Indian. He drink much Sor-
capee. He drunk, and Checipie (deyiD
get in him. Then he put squaw's feet in
FIRE. They burn of" AS he looked, he
saw they were crippled and useless. The
tribe resented the cruelty, and its coun-
Gil was about to decide on his immediate
execution. But one OF the elder and wi
ser of the number interposed his opinion,
and gave this advice: ''No shoot make
him live as long as squaw live; make
him carry squaw when she want walk !;
when squaw die, then shoot"


The decision was in accordance with
the counsel, and thus secured to the in
jured woman perpetual kind treatment
from her husband. The fact of his own
death as soon as she died, made him care
full to preserve her health and life; and
the punishment of bearing her as his con-
slant burden, as well as the compelle at
tention to her welfare, formed striking
example of the retiributive shrewdness of
"Indian Justice"
Year: 1864

The Invasion of Missouri by the Rebel
Gen. Price, promises to be followed by
bloody sequel, A St Louis correspond
ent says that all the Rebels whom Price
has not carried Of, whe reside outside
the County of St. Louis, and few other
populous localities, will have to suffer for
the damage sustained by Union men
There is no use in blinking this question
or vanishing ideas with words to conceal
what is generally conceded to be the aiti-
mate end Of this invasion. Union men
who have fed rom their homes will re-
turn and band together with their fellow


sufferers, and, in the name of their muir
dered neighbOrs, wipe out every Rebel
who remains A half dozen Counties
may be named where it is a safe thing to
predict next New Near's day will not wit
ness one Rebel alive out of fifty who now
reside in their limits The Union men
believe that the Country is not large E.
nough for traitors and themselves, and
one or the other must be extermnated. -
is there doubt which party will remain !?
Year: 1864

A letter from St. Petersburg. in an


English paper, mentions an extraordinary


affair which lately occurred in the towu


OF Orel, IN Russia A great local land


owner had large sum (forty-three thous-
and silver roubles) to receive through the


police office of that town. On applying
1or the amount he was told that the mon
eey could not be handed over to him un-
less he presented the Office with five
thousand silver roubles He refused, and
lmedlately reported the case to st. Peters
burg, and the money was paid over to
him. But on the evening of the same
day, as ne was quietly smoking in his
study, loud ring was heard at the bell.
The servant on opening the door was in
stantly pinioned, and four men, their
faces covered with black Grape. rushed
into the room. The landowner asked
them what they wanted they plainly
told him he must hand over his forty
three thousand roubles With the great
est GOODNESS he want over to his strong
box, opened it, seized a revolver, which
was laid on the top shelf. and shot two
OF the robbers dead, the other two i'm
mediately taking to their heels. He then
sent for assistance, the police, &C., and
ON the Grape being removed from the
faces of the dead men they were recog-
nlsed as the head of the police and his
secretary. The body of the former has
been removed to Nice for interment.
Year: 1864

In the battle of September 30th, there
was young man killed, member of the
Fifty seventh Regiment, who used to live
in Concord. His name was Broad He
was never in battle before, as he had
been connected with the ambulance train.
He met his death in this way There
was man struck by solid shot, it cut
ting 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 vol
unteer to go out aud fetch him in. 1t
was almost certain death for any man !;
but, said Broad, IL have neither wife nor
child to suffer if am killed )" SO out lie
went, and picked him up, put him on his
shoulder 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 wounded man
He laid his burden 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

Hea- The devotion of the New England
women to the Union cause during the
present war will be no less conspicuous
IN history than that of their mothers of
the Revolution. The Boston papers mem
tlon the case of a lady whose husband
and only son enlisted early in the war
The husband was killed. and the widow
determined to give her means and her
services to the Union cause. She went
to the army to nurse the wounded soldiers.
and on thirteen battle fields administered
to their wants. Finally, her son. the last
OF family of four, was killed in battle,
and, alone in the world, the last earthly
tie severed, she procured his BODY and
with 1t returned to Boston, disconsolate
and alone. While conveying the BODY
to her old home, some dastardly
robbed her Of all the money She had in
the world. What lesson for those croak-,
ers who, having sacrificed nothing, sit in
their easy chairs and prate about the hard
ships OF war, as shown in their increased
bills for luxuries they might well spare
Year: 1864

E@ Just before General Russell re-
ceIved his death wound he was badly
wounded in the arm, from which the
blood was pouring profusely The Gen
eral still remained on his horse and was
experimenting the important movement
that resulted in victory aud saved our
army. One of his officers rode up to
him and said, General, you should leave
the field, see how your arm is bleeding!
The General replied, "Let it bleed, don't
you see how we are diving them?'-
These were the last words the General
was known TO utter, for almost instantly
he was struck by portion OF she'll and
fell dead
Year: 1864

This spring my cistern got quite filthy,
and great many angleworms in it, and
could scarcely use the water. | procured a
couple Of live fish and put them in the cis-
tern, and since that time it has been free
from worms and dirt snd smell. The fish
will live and grow finely.
Year: 1864

There is an Irishman employed on the
Great Eastern railway, who brags of hav-
ing a watch that keeps correct time. He
was heard to remark few mornings since
upon pulling out his watch, "If the sun
amt over the hill in minnit and half,
he will be late"
Year: 1864

ne. A Canadian paper says that all
the refugees from the United States now
in Canada are going to be ordered by the
Governor eneral to report Immediately
to the military authorities for duty IN
Her Majesty's service. That isn't bad
move on the part of the Governor-Gener-
Year: 1864

ITO be compared with the Chicago Plat
form.


"The slave question is mere excuse.
The election of Lincoln is a mere pretext.
The present secession movement IS the
result of an enormous conspiracy, formes
more than a year since-formed by lead
ers in the Southern Confederacy more than
twelve months ago. The conspiracy Is
Known. armies have been raised, war is
levied to accomplish it, There are only
two sides to the question. Every man
must be for the United States or against
IL. There can be no neutrals ID this war
Only patriots and traitors.
Year: 1864




A CT1oN BROUGHT IN THE DISTRICT Court
N of the 9th Judicial District, and the COM
plant filed in the county Of Trinity, in the Office
of the Clerk Of said District Court.


The People of the State of California send


greeting to PETER ARCHAMBEAUL


You are hereby required to appear in an action
brought against you by the above named Plain
tiff in the District Court of the 9th Judicial Dis
trict, in and tor the county of Trinity, and to
answer the complaint filed therein, "a copy OF
which accompanies this summons,) within ten
days ieXclusive of the day of service after the
service on you of this summons if served within
this county or if served out of this county,
then within forty days. judgment by default
will be taken against you.


The said acton is brought to obtain a decree
of this Court for the foreclosure of certain
mortgage described in the complaint, and exc
cuted by the said Peter Archamheaul one of the
defendants herein named on the 26th day OF
JULY A. D., lS62, to secure the payment of a
certain promissory note given by said defendant,
Peter Archambeaul, on the 26th day of July,
1862, to said plaintiffs in the sum of 5 900,
with interest at the rate of p per cent. per
month from date until paid, together with costs
including ! 0 per cent. tor counsel fees, that the
premises conveyed thereby may be sold and the
proceeds applied to the payment Of said note or
the amount now due thereon. and in case such
proceeds are not sufficient to pay the same, then
to obtain an execution against said Peter Arch
ambeaul for the balance remaining due, and also
that the said defendants and all persons claim
ing by, through or under them. may be barred
and forcclosed Of all right, title and interest in
and to said mortgaged premises, and for other
and further relief, and if You fail TO appear and
answer the said complaint above required,
the said plaintiff will apply to the Court for the
relief therein demanded


Given under my hand and the seal OF
- the District Court of the Ninth Judicial
LIS, ) District, this Second day of June, in
- the year of our Lord One thousand,


Eight Hundred and Sixty-four.


81 A. J. LOOMS. Clerk