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Year: 1861

Bishop Burnett, in the record of his OBJ
servations in Italy and Switzerland, stated
that in Berne they had novel method of
dealing with natr;mo ial tlispntant+. Di-
vorces We're freely granted, but first the ap
plicant must go through the following test !:


A small room was prepared, in which the
husband and wife were put--the door being
closed, to remain so for six weeks. exccnt Il
should be set in motion by the urgent re-
quest of the welded pair. There were in
the room one stool, one plate, one spoon,
a unity of all the requisites, and the solitary
bed was Of such dimensions, that if they
should chose to use it together they must
needs lie very close together OF one thing,
and one only, there was duplicate and
that was little treatise on the duties of hus
bands and wives toward each other. No
visitor was permitted to go near them and
they had only glimpse at intervals of the
grim face Of the janitor as he pushed their
focd through hole in the door, The Bish-
op states that the test was attended by the
most wholesome results. In most cases the
parties were excellent friends in a few days;
and very few could stand out for more than
fortnight Another very gratifying cir
cumstance was, that they had scarcely on
record, a case in which,a second application
was made by persons who had already gone
through the ordeal.
Year: 1861

mo, thou art not my first love,


/ loved before we met,
And the memory Of that early dream
Doth lingcr bout me yet;
But then, thou art my last love,


The dearest and the best
My heart but shed its outer leaves
To give thee all the rest"
Year: 1861




Coon ADvIcE.--Those who wish to do
good, but hesitate to do it, would do well to
read the following. The reason may be sug-
gested to them by the perusal:


Do not delude yourself with the idea that
you can please everybody. Who ever knew
anybody that was worth anything that had
nobody to find fault with hlm? Yo would
have to do evil in many cases to please the
evil; fatter some to crafty their pride; in
dulge the selfish; submit to the tyranncal !;
be tool for the ambitious; and be careful
not to have anything as good as those who
desire to have everything superior to their
neighbors. Ifyou are public man, should
you be diligent, you must expect to have
many secretly dislike you and talk against
you, for your success; and if you accom-
plish little, though many show themselves
friendly, it often leaks out that some who
appear pleasant to you can do thus because
they do not fear your rivalry-they may
smile upon you outwardly, and yet enter
tain contempt for your inefiiciency. Always
do that which is right, be dilgent, do the
most you can, pay no regard to fault finders,
and you will find as many friends as any
sensible man would desire
Year: 1861

one day be pointed to as wise counsels, and
the regret will Be general that they were not
Needed


True, our young men. and their parents,
are encouraged, b. our practical Preachers,
who never expect To do any fighting them
selves, to helieue that God is On our side
that our cause is just, and that We are bound
70 succeed We have been studying the
character of God, for the last forty years
past. and that too Ill the sacred Biography Of
his own writing, ana We confess that We have
not come TIP with any point Ill his character,
OF nature which warrants the belief that he
Will identify himself with the Southern Con-
ttaelacy. III this conflict The war has been
brought about without any adequate cause.
t has been lnsugufated by men whose NOR
ais and piety, afford - evidence Of their hay
ms had any intercourse with God Of his word
And tie spirit displayed, il every movement,
thus far, torhiels tbs idea Of God pitching III
on either side. We say this i'll 10 irreyerent
spirit, but with i view to advise the parties
not to look ior help from 4 quarter whence it
is not likely 10 come Fighting without any
Just cause, and upon their own hook let them
fall back upon their own resources


i1aing The past week W. have - frequent
II been asked FIJI \ copy of Gen Mcclellan $
pfoclamatians, that Ne have been induced to
repubilsh them ED.
Year: 1861

TEE INDEPENDENT Press of the State,
without exception SO for as our observation
extends, speaks favorsbly of the nomina-
tions of the Republican party. The Sacra-
mento Union has seen fit to assert that the
platform Of the party is an excellent one,
but "intensely republican What its de-
fnition of intensely is, we suspect. If, how
ever, a single sentence in the Republican
platform is not just right and proper, we
would be obliged to any Union man to
point it out. Tho platform challenges dis
cussiou.
Year: 1861

Since the ticket which beads our COL
umns was made by the Republican Conven-
tion at Sacramento, we have had An opportu-
nifty to see the spirit in which the nomina-
tions have been received in the large cities of
tie State, and it with no less pride than
pleasure that we are enabled to say
NO ticket was ever presented for the suf-
frages of the people of California so accept
able as this. Against it as whole not a
word except in partisan spirit can be said
The nominees are men Of character and su-
perior abilities; they are honest, patriotic
aud worthy, each one of them, to fill the
place they individually occupy on the tick
ct, and what is better, worthy to be pro-
NOTED, as they will assuredly be, to the po-
stions for which they are nominated.
From Governor down to State printer, IL.
elusive, there is not q name unfit to be or
the ticket. We did not succeed at Sacra-
mento in getting some men nominated
whom we would have liked to see among
the Republican standard bearers but when
we behold the field of combat afterwards,
and see what other men must have been
sacrificed to gain our choice, and what
hazard We ran of imparing the strength OF
the ticket, We are more than satisfied with
the result. Nay, more, we are proud Of the
Republican party for the wisdom it dis
played in making its selections. With So
heruess, earncstness and with patriotic mo-
tives our ticket was selected, and it
it commends itself to the people Of the
State as the offspring of the cool, delib-
crate judgment of m ,re than three hun
dred patriotic intelligent and honorable
men coming together from all parts of the
country for a great and good purpose.
It's intrinsic excellence bears testimony to
the exalted character of head and heart o!
those who gave it birth.


The platform adopted by the Republican
State Convention is plain, patriotic, and
without 8 spice of clap-trap about it. l,
challenges the respect Of even the enemies
of the party. It sets forth in clear and un
eqvivocal language the principles with
which the Administration party hopes to
succeed. In brevity and comprehensive
statement it has no superior among party
platforms.


With such ticket and such platform
and with such respect and enthusiasm they
both command every where, :'there is nc
such thing as fail" Intelligent men accus
toned to judge popular sentiment are free
to assert that the ticket will receive the sui
frages o. not less than sixty thousand free
men, and others declare it will sweep thu
State like tornado, bearing down every
thing before it. May it be sol Our country
(God bless her foreves)is plunged in tie ror
tex of civil war. A man is at the helm wh'
looks at the compass of theCons.itution ant
boldly and with unfaltering trust is direct
ing the noble ship with the stars ant
stripes nailed at the mast head against tn
storm. His orders must be obeyed. Their
must be no want of harmony among tn
crew. We want no discord aboard Their
must be none. In our own part of tn
shio we want men who will stand by th
President IN every emergency. We hav
them on the Republican ticket and the safe
~ Of the ceunty demands their election.
Year: 1861

STATE convention.


The following resolutions passed unanimous
ly:


Resolved, That the Union of all the States
must be preserved, the Federal Constitution
sustained, and the National Flag respected
wherever it waves.


Resolved, That we heartily indorse and ap-
prove the bold. firm. and energetic course of
the Ere eat Administration IN defense oil Il Ma
tionA Territory and property from the atiachs
OF rebels and traitors; and we pledge ourselves,
aud all that we have, to sustain the Federal
Government in the use of all its forces in MAIN
tanning the Constitution enforcing the laws, re-
capturing and preserving National Forts, Arse
nails and other property; Furnishing traitors, and
in defending Union men in all parts of the
country.


Resolved, that the doctrine that State is su-
perior to the Fedora, ,GoYernment..a and that tho
former has paramount claim to our allegiance,
and consequent assumption of right OF secession,
is repugnant to the Cons titution, and to every
principle of our system of government and can
only result in the destruction of the Union, and
the establishment of general anarchy.


Resolved, That We point With pride to the
uprising of the people of ali classes both native
and foreign born. in support OF the Federal Adj
MinistratiOn Us giving assurance to the world
that We have Government fixed in the hearts
es the people. and which is able to withstand all
shocks whether from domestic traitors or for
sign foes, and as giving further assurance of q
speedy return of peace, by thorough crushing
eat of rebellion.


Resolved, That We invite all who love the
Union and Constitution, and who favor the en-
forcement of the laws, to unite with US in one
great Administration party, in support Of the
Federal Government and National flag.


Resolved, That our present Public School
system should be sustained in all its essential
features, and every effort should be made toex-
tend its benefits and efficiency, and keep 1t free
from all sectarian influences.


Resolved, That under our present Adr1inis-
tration We look with hope to the speedy consul
nation of Pacific Railroad, and the adoption
Of a free Homestead system in the disposition
Of our public lands.


Resolved, That we are opposed to the grant
Ing of valuable franchises to private parties,
unless clearly required for public good, and the
opinion and interests of local communities,
whose rights are affected thereby, should always
be consulted, and when it is clearly requisite
that such franchises should he con6ned to indi-
yidual or incorporated companies, the right to
enjoy them shoud be offered 10 free public
competition, and under suitable restrictions,
awarded to those who will accept their use for
the shorteit period, pay into the public treas
ury the largest annual or other compensation
Year: 1861

We bad something to say last week of the
evil effects of high fare between this place
and Sacramento, charged by the California
Stage Company. More extended observa-
tion convinces US that the city is suffering
! heavily from the extortion of the aforesaid
company. The proofs directly before the
eyes of every citizen that travel to and from
this city and Sacramento has fallen off to
an alarming extent, and to no other cause
can it be ascribed than the high fare cliarg-
ed by the stage company.


1t is obvious to every mind that ten dol
lars rs fartso much fer ride of 10 miles
in..a stage wagon, and only those who are
compelled will payit. The stages going to
parysville, on account of the cheap fare
prodnced by McCues opposition line, are
daily crowded with passengers, and so they
will be uuta the fare on the direct route to
Sacramento is reduced.


But we started out to say that probably
the stage company will not reduce the fare
unless compelled to do so by powerful
pressure. The company cares not whether
the community prosp:rsifit it only MAINTAINS
monopoly in staging and gets good pay
for its labors. But we, the citizens of Ne
vada, do, and it becomes necessary for US
to counteract the evils the stage company
is forcing on US. It our hotel keepers are
crippled by the company and business gen.
orally languishes in consequence of its ex-
tortion, it becomes US as men of spirit and
energy, and in self defense, to break down
the monopoly by inaugurating powerful
opposition. A combination of capital and
effort is demanded to meet the rnaehina-
tions of the enemies Of the place, and that
can be had in few days. A prominen.
citizen is ready to pat in five hundred dol
lars to start an oppositiod stage line be-
tween this place and Sacramento. 1t needs
but few such men to procure the benefits
of cheap fare which properly and naturally
belong to this vicinity, and which have
been diverted by the extortionate prices of
| Oe"SS NOiupduy. lHS OD-
ject so much desired and needed can be
accomplished in another way and quite as
efectually without an outlay of dollar
on our part. We have only to procure the
joint cooperation of the citizens of Grass
Valley and Nevada in support of an oppo-
sition stage line, and one will be put upon
the road in weeks time A pledge on
the part of our people to patronze and en-
courage an opposition would create one
Immediately. We owe it to ourselves and
to the section in which we live TO encour-
age by every means in our power an oppo-
sition line of stages connecting this city
with Folsom, and it is greatly to the inter-
est of Sacramento and the Sac Valley
Railroad to encourage it also. Something
in the right direction should be done with
out delay to forward the thing effectually
and speedily.
Year: 1861

Tho Territorial Eutsrprire thinks brother
Cooper, of the Sierra Citizen, in attempting to
unite the wings Of the Democracy, is engaged
in the frutless task of making n barrel to an
cid bung hole-a most difficult and disgusting
job of Coopering.
Year: 1861

INJURY FROM FIRING OF CASNoN.-A cor
respondent Of the Marysville Appeal gives
the following in reference to the evil results
of firing cannon in cities. 1t is subject
which recommends itself to the careful con-
sideration of all respectable citizens in our
midst


AS our national anniversary is near Mt
hand, and extensive preparations will prob
ably be madc for its celebration, would
ask through you that the citize,.s dispense
with the firing of cannon on that day with
in or near the city, on the ground that the
health and future we'll being of the COM
munity demand it. Speaking of the evil
results sometimes produced in certain cases
by violent conclusions, Baron Percy dis
tiuguished French army surgeon and pro-
fessor, says that in consequence of the Sc
we're cannonading at the siege of Landau, in
1893, "of ninety-two children born in the
district within q few months afterwards,
sixteen died the instant of BIRTH thirty
three languished from eight to ten months.
and then died; eight became idiotic and
died before the age of five years" And
other evils were produced, which do not
deem it necessary to set forth iu this com
muncation. It may be said that there can
be no comparison between the terrific can
onading during that siege and the firing of
small guns occasionally used in this place
True, but it can readily be answered that
the lesser cause would only produce the
lesser amount of evil, and the probability
of causing even one case Of such distress
think should deter all good people from in
dulging in such demonstrations.
Year: 1861

WARS IN THE WIND2-The Grass Valley
delegation to the County Convention o. to-
morrow consists of 27. OF these, nineteen
are foreigners and eight Americans. So
far rs the character and standing Of the
delegates are concerned we can say for
them, they are good and worthy citizens
Butt is useless to disguise the object of
placing so many foreigners on the list 1t
cannot deceive right thinking gentleman
of foreign birth, any more than the sezing
upon the fourth of July to give character
of patriotism to party. By such expedi-
dients it is expected that the foreign vote
will be caught as we'll as the most ignorant
of the native born. 1t will not answer,
however. By courtesy, at least, the Amcri-
cans are entitled.tc, say, one haf the dele
CATION from CLASS Valley, and no people
will look upon the efforts of toadyiug
Americans to catch the foreign vote by
such shallow tricks, with more contempt
and disgust than the adopted citizens them
selves. They are not 20 be caught by such
an artifce. The trick is too apparent to
catch the most silly.
Year: 1861

PREpAREp EVEN WITH PEsTILENcE.-If we
are to judge by the statements of rebel
Stats newspapers we might believe that
the southern confederates are SO complete
Iy prepared with the materials of destruc-
ton as TO be able to attack the federal
troops at any point with either the small
pox, cholera oa yellow fever.
Year: 1861

. T. STARR KrSe.-As this gentleman can
hardly find vent for his patriotism in lectures,
it is proposed that he stump the State for the
ADMINISTRATION Union Cause. Put him on; be
will draw every farmer from his harvest, every
miner from bis claim, every mechanic from bis
shop, and every trader from bis counter. No
ons could resist his scul-'tirring eloqusnce.
Brioy him sott
Year: 1861

We are authorized to announce the name Of T
W. COLBURN, as a candidate for the Office Of
County Recorder for the ensuing term, subject to
the action of thu Republican Convention Of Ne
yada County
Year: 1861

HEsNEss Pass RoAp.-Arrangements are
making to go on and complete the Henness
Pass Turnpike as soon as the Company is
gotten into such shape to give assurance
that the laborers will be promptly paid
Owing to the Indifference and delinquen-
cies of some stock holders the enterprise
has been at stand still when it ought to
have been pushed forward, with energy
The assessments en- large number of
shares amount to about thirty cents on the
dollar which is not likely to be paid. Those
men who seized on the road, knowing the
great natural advantages of the Henness
Pass over any other route across the moau-
tains, with the hope of making a spec ula-
tion out of it without an expenditure of
money, are about to find their dreams un-
realized. Their stock will probably be sold
for assessments. Parties stand ready to
purchase the stock and 60 on and finish the
road within thirty days after the manage
ment of affairs comes into their hands
One hundred men will be put to work on
the road when satisfactory arrangements are
made.


The road is new IN pretty good condi-
tion. The rains of the winter have cut
away the embankments and quilted the
track in some places, yet not so badly but
that teams manage to pass cleverly. For
mounted travellers the road is decidedly
better than any other to the silver regions
in Nevada Territory, and the travel over it
is considerable in spite of the prestige of
the Placerville route.
Year: 1861

Manufactured entirely of Paper. Patent applied fer.


HE of this Tie consists not only in its close
Il resemblance either to silk cotton fabrics, but
also the with which it may be adjusted and Its
exceeding cheapness. The prices are such that
Year: 1861

We the people the Confederate States each State
acting its sovereign and independent character in
order form permanent federal government, estab
lish justice insure domestic tranquility and secure
blessings of liberty ourselves and posteri
ty-invokng the faver and guidance of Almighty God
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the
Confederate States of America
Year: 1861

l. Avoid skates which are strapped on the
feet, as they prevent circulation, and the foot
becomes frozen before the skater is aware OF
it, bee Use the tight strap benumbs the foot
and deprive it Of lee!ing. A young lady at
Boston lost her foot i'll This way another in
New York, by endeavoriug 10 thaw her feet
in warm water after taking off her skates. The
safest kind are those which receive the fore
part oi the foot III IL kind of toe, and stout
leather around the heel, buckling in front of
the ankle only, thus keeping The heel in place
without spikes or screws, aid aiding greatly
in supporting the ankle.


2 1t is not The object 50 much to skate fast
as TO skate graceful and this is sooner and
more easily learned by skatlng with debera-
tiun While 1t prevents Overheating, aud dim
iuishes the chances Of taking cold by COOLING
oil too soon aiterward.


3. Ii tue wind is blowing veil should be
worn over the face, at least with ladies and
children otherwise fatal Inflammation OF the
lungs, pneumonia may take place.


t. DO not sit down to resi- IL single half
minute, nor stand still, if there Is any wind
nor stop moment alter the skates are taken
off; but walk about, so as to restore the circu-
lation about the ieet and Toes, and to prevent
being chilled.


5. 1t is safer to walk home than to ride





6. Never carry anything in the mouth
while skating, nor any hard substance in the
hand nor throw any thlng on the ice none
but careless, reckless ignOramus would thus
endanger a fellow skater.


7. Ii the thermometer is below thirty, and
the wind is blowing, no lady or chId should
be skating,


g. Always keep your eyes about you, look
ing ahead and upward, not on the ice, that
you may MT run against some lady, child Or
learner.


8. Arrange to have an extra garment, thick
and heavy, to throw over your shoulders the
moment you cease skating, aud then walk
home, or at least halt mile, with your mouth
closed, SO that the lungs may not he quickly
chilled by the cold air daShing upon. them
through the open mouth il lrpasses through
the nose and head, il is warmed b tore it gets
10 the lungs


10. IL would be safe rule for no child or
lady 10 De on skates more than an hour at Il
time.


IL. The grace, exercise and healthtuness
of skating can be had, without any OF its dan
gers, by the use Of skates with rollers attach
ed, on common floors better il covered with
oil cloth
Year: 1861

SKATING.-The weather continues too mild
to allow of skating, though small boys manage
to find ice that will bear them up. in the early
part of the day. 1t was the intention to run
an extra train to the junction skating park,
this afternoon, but the thaw will prevent it.
Year: 1861

Hon. DANIEL S. DICKINSON will give the
second lecture in the Lyceum course, at Me-
chanics' Hall, tonight. His subject is the re
bcllion and that he will give a very eloquent
and splendid address, is the general impress
sion. Certainly no war addresses have yet
been given to the public that compare with his
speech to the young men Of New York.
Year: 1861

Che Union EeestOred.-F. A. CLOUGn would
respectfully INFORM his friends and the public generally
that Union Block having been fully restored since the
Ire he has reOpcned his old Hair sing Room in bet
ter style than where he Will haDnV to attend
upOn all WhO may favor him with call. dti APPS
Year: 1861

JEFFERaON Cry, Aug. 81.


An extra train arrived here last night
bringing the scouting party put off the train
which was fred into yesterday morning
They report having killed two and wounded
several of the secessionists. They bring in
Eve prisoners.


Gov. Gamble has appointed Division in
spectors in Eve of the seven military districts
in the State for the purpose of mastering
1859, revised by the State Convention.


The Governor calls upon the citizens to
come forward promptlyto sustain the peace
by the suppression and dispersion Of the
bands Of armed men who are now commit
ting violence in the different parts Of the
State. As soon as troops are enrolled they
will hold themselves in readiness to march
at the call of the Executive to enforce or
der. Amy regular organization would be
permitted TO volunteers in the service Of
the United States, if the members thereof
so desire


The following is the form of oath to be
administered to the militia:


You each and every one of you do solemn
ly swear that you will honestly and faith
fully serve the State of Missouri against al
her enemies, and that you will do your ut
/ most to sustain the Constitution and Laws
of the United States and OF this State, anC
you do further swear that you will well snC
truly execute and obey the legal orders of al
officers properly placed over you whilst OF
duty, go helpsyou God. l .