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Year: 1865

4 MAN whose first wife was remarkably
neat married a slattern. On one occasion she
mustered resolution to rub down the mahog
any ytable. Her good man sat quietly regard


ing her unit she had done, when he burst
into tears She desired to know what had
affected him in so unusual manner. The
sight of that table, y said he: for I now
recognize it as an old acquaintance, and it
awakens "reminiscences of days that are gone:
for it ALWAYS looked thus when my first wife
was living" 1t is unnecessary to say that
the insrlted lady bounced out of the room and
declared as she slammed the door behind
her, that she would make herself a slave to
no man.
Year: 1865

FROM recent work on marriage, by Rev
w. 3. Hayden, of the New Jerusalem Church,
we learn that, in the authors opinion, there
is no celiLacy in Heaven; those who people
it consist mainly of married pairs, and none
remaining single after the age of maturity.
Indeed, the union of males and females is
necessary to the angelic, all the angels being
married pairs. No individual in the whole
heavenly world is an angel by himself or
herself; it is only as two become one angel.
This is rather hard upon old maids and bach
elors. yet they are not unprovided for
Those who have confirmed themselves in a
celibate state, from a principle of religion,
being admitted into Heaven, but dwell there
only about tie circumt ference.
Year: 1865

A man has just died in Paris of insatiate
hunger. lie could not eat enough. His
earnings being altogether insufficient to sat
isfy his enormous appetite, though he ate
scarcely nything- but bread his fellow work
men used TO contribute toward his support :;
but wearied with thus burdening his friends
and worn out by his sufeIings he at last
killed himself.


The annals ofmedicine record many instan-
ces of this disease both in ancient and modern
times, but the most remarkable case of late
wears was that of Anne Denise, who died in
Paris only a few years since. She used to
eat from twenty-four to thirty lbs. of bread
day. When on her death bed and unable
to take food. she begged her sister to come
and eat near her. and her last words were /;
'' Since it .pleases God that | shall eat no
more let me at least have the pleasure of
seeing you eat"
Year: 1865

Prom the above circular, II will be seen that
have associated myself in business with the
firm of Tate, Gill & Able. propose TO try, by
sclose attention and correctness OF dealing, to
make 1t the interest Of my old friends 10 extend
10 me fair share of their patronage.
Year: 1865

MANLY.-Gerrit Smith in late speech at
the Cooper Institute New York, uttered the
following, which was received with applau So
ming led with hisses:


The South, in pIunging this nation into
war, committed the great crime of the age.
The north under the present camors of press
aud pulpit to punish the south for treason is
in danger Of committing the mean crime of
the age Lips and pen no more influential
than mine can do but little to avert this
danger. but what little they can do shall I've
done. for if this mean crime shall be commit
ted, shall not want the consolation Of know.
ing that |, at least, have no responsibility for
it. Al over the north there is clamor for
the blood Of the leading rebels whom we
have captured and those whom we have vet
TO capture. have no sympathy with this
clamor. The south fully surrendering, let
blood>hed cease, and all punishment.
Year: 1865

CoMMERcIAL.-It appears from the late des
patches, that panic is prevailing in CONNER
cial circles in New York City. The uncertainty
about the future price of gold is given as the
reason for the depression in business. Until
gold assumes something like permanent stand
ard active business operations will necessarily
be temporarily suspended, as there will be few
willing to risk venture in the dark. There
seems to be doubt as to whether the paper cur
rency of the country is to rise or fall. If it
should take another backward move we would
undoubtedly soon hear of many failures among
the business class. The future is full Of uncer-
tainties, and the shrewd dealers are trimming
their sails so as to avoid disasters from any ap-
pretended financial crash, to ensue on the re-
sumption Of peace.
Year: 1865

ESCAPE OF BRocKY JAcK.-Brocky jack the no
torious highwayman, who was on his way to
Lewiston for trial, under charge of officer
George, made his escape at Mr.. Kings place l 6
miles this side of Lewiston, one night last week
Jack and Sullivan were put in a bed together in
the upper story of the building, where it vas
thought they would be secure for the night
The officers it is said, from constant watching
previous nights had become worn out from the
loss of sleep, and on the night in question short
ly after the hour of 10 fell asleep. Taking ad-
vantage of the opportunity Jack made his way
down stairs and out of the dining-room window
Soon after the other prisoner, Sullivan, awoke
and finding Jack was gone aroused the sleeping
guards and notified them of Jacks escape. A
search was then made during the balance of the
night for Jack, but he was not found. The
next day one of his shackles was found in ra-
vine not far from the house. The officers not
finding Jack, took Sullivan to Lewiston, where
he was confined in Jail Sullivan is said to be
innocent of the robberies imputed to him, in
other words the officers got-hold of the wrong
Sullivan.
Year: 1865

The French Minister of Instruction had ten
dered his resignation, but Napoleon refused to
accept it.


In the absence of later news, which was anx-
iously expected, the result of the fall of Charles
ton continued to be eagerly canvassed.


The Times says The next operations are ex-
pected with similar interest. The Fede7als have
recovered military occupation, but if the South
is still resolved to stand out till the end, they
have made but little progress towards the con-
clusiOn of the war.


In another editorial the Times says. The Con-
tederates exhaustion has brought us to that turn
ing point which places in sight of the final
scene, and the part shall be called on to play
in it, if the Federal Government maintains the
quarrel with England in the hope of getting
claims which she does not acknowledge. The
question we have to address ourselves to, is sim
ply whether they can go to war with us with
fair prospects of success. If they can, they GER
tainly will.


The Times argues that the Washington Gov
ernment will show its wisdom by not attacking
Immediately after the conclusion of peace but
it will become English statesman to see that the
quarrel is not allowed to hang over till it suits
American convenience and opportunity.
Year: 1865

late New York despatch says that General
lee, before the rebel Senate Committee, gave it
as his opinion that the Confederates, by arming
two hundred thousand slaves could carry the
war another year; otherwise they could not car
ry the war through another campaign. He is
also reported to have said that if full power was
vested in him over the Confederacy, she did not
think he could save the cause now, and that no
human power could save it." If Lee made the
latter declaration, it seems little singular that
the Confederate authorities would retain him as
the general-in-chef of their armies; for he could
not be expected to render any signal service
while engaged in a cause which he considered
utterly hopeless. The despatch further states
that Lee thought the best policy for the Confed-
crates was to make peace on the plan proposed
by Stephens. What that plan is we are not yet
advised.
Year: 1865




TURNPIKE.-By reference to our advertising
columns it will be seen that the Corporators of
the Walla Walla and Wallula Turnpike Compa-
ny are to hold a meeting at the Office of Messrs.
Nix & Fargo, April 10Th, to elect Commissioners
who shall be authorized to open Books for the
subscription of stock. AS it seems likely that
we are to have no Railway communication be-
tween Walla Walla and WalIula, at least not
soon, the project of constructing good Turn
pike Road between the points named, has en-
gagged the attention of many of our most infu-
entail citizens. Transportation between the
points increases each year with astonishing ra-
pidity, and a large number Of teams con-
stantly employed on the road, and it is conf
IDENTIFY predicted that the carrying trade two
years hence will be double what it is now. In
order to facilitate transportation and cheap
en- il, as well as to accommodate the growing in
terests of this section of country, a necessity is
felt for constructing good wagon road at the
earliest practicable moment The present wag-
on road, although it passes over comparative
ly level country, is called a very heavy one du-
ring the summer season. A portion of the
country over which the road passes is sandy,
and teaming in consequence is greatly impeded
while travel is rendered very unpleasant du-
ring the summer season from clouds of dust ri
sing constantly from the road. In order to nit
igate these inconYeniences and render travel
and transportation cheap, as well as easy and
pleasant, it IS proposed to build a Turnpike from
Wallula to Walla Walla at the earliest possible
day. Every one at all conversant with the sub
ject will agree that better road than the pres
ent travelled one is very much needed, and it is
generally conceded that good Turnpike would
be the cheapest and best wagon road that could
be constructed, as an excellent quality of gray
el is to be found along the route at convenient
distances. The enterprise is one well worthy
the earnest consideration of the residents of this
valley, and it is hoped that the subject will re-
ceive the attention of all who are interested in
the progress of our material prosperity. We
understand the Corporators will use their best
endeaVors to the end that a Turnpike may be
one of the fixed institutions between the points
mentioned, at an early day. So mote it be.
Year: 1865

NEW YORK, August Il.


The Commercial prints the following
from a private letter written BY citizen Of
Camden, s. c.:


AS ali negroes are to be turned loose on
the country on the frat day of January
next, the question is how are theyito live?
Poor creatures their doom is seslsd, or
the white race must perish Which will
It beP Will the North stand by and see
their own flesh and blood perish at the
hands Of the negroes2 l fear for the first
of January to come, As VIC aru euro 70 have
difficulty with the blacks. l think they
are preparing for the crisis. They are
armiDg themselves now, and I think they
have more weapons than the whites We
have but few arms to defend ourselves
with. As for myself I have none. Sher-
man got my shot gun and revolver. !
intend, however, TO send for pair of army
revolvers, with fixed cartridges to tit. II
not too much trouble tell me the cost of 6
pair of them. want good ones, for an
sura l shall need them.
Year: 1865

by which they are to be governed during


the trial.


Theirs is an order involving q


command from the President of the United


States, appointing q military commission
not to try particular case but any case
that may be brought before it, and it
does notapPeAr that this csss hss been sent
here. The statute gives the military
courts jurisdiction over civilians in cases
where persons are found lurking about
ss spies no Jurisdiction is conferred in cases
OF conspiracy. The prisoner is charged
with reasonable conspiracy and murder.
Then do we know that it was the intention
OF the President to send such cases here.
Wehave no evidence that the charges ena-
mated from any other source than the
Judge Advocate Of this court.


Judge Chapman said that while not de-
signing to answer the fallsey of Judge
Hughes, he would merely remark that the
practice has been to try any case properly
coming before the court, and the order
reads for the trial of such persons as may
be brought before the court. All books
lay down the rule that the Judge Advo-
cate shall prepare cases for adjudication.
Several cases have already been decided.
The point is not new one. The case is
not required to be formally prepared and
sent to court. The court is constituted for
the trial of such prisoners as may be
brought before it. The prisoner is here to
be tried. The court, with closed doors, de-
cided to overrule the pleas of the counsel
for the accused.


Judge Hughes, in order as he said to fs-
cilitate the proceedings, fled several pleas
first denying the Jurisdiction of the Court
10 try the prisoner, it having no authority
to do SO either by power of well established
usage or otherwise.


ID. That this case is not brought before
il by competent authority.


Sd. That the prisoner is naturslized
citizen, and was never in the
land or naval service of the
United States, now being at peace and civil |
war ceased. There is no authority TO pun |
ish him, and the prisoner protests that he
ought not, therefore, be tried, but dis
charged from custody.
Year: 1865

Two boys were apprentices in a carpenter S
shop. One determined to make himself a
thorough workman the other didn't care
One of them read and studied, and got books
that would help him to understand the princi-
pies of his trade He spent his evenings at
home reading. The other liked fun the best


He often went with other boys to have "a
good time" "Come," he often said to his
shope-mate ''leave your old books; go with
us. What's the use of all this reading" ''If
| waste these golden moments" was the boy $
answer; 81 shall lose what / can never make
up" While the boys were still apprentices,
an offer of two thousand dollars appeared in
the newspapers for the best plan for State
house, to be built in one of the Eastern States.


The studious boy saw the advertisement
and determined to try for it. After careful
study he drew out his plans, and sent them to
the committee. We suppose he did not really
expect to gain the prize; but he did think
'there is nothing like trying" In about a
week afterwards, gentleman arrived at the
carpenters and asked if an architect by the
name of Washington Wilberforce lived there.
"No," said the carpenter, mo architect, but
an apprentice by that name" Lets see
him" The young man was summoned, and
informed that his plan was accepted, and that
the two thousand dollars were his. The gen.
Year: 1865

Mr., EDlroE-The Boston Journal SAYS tina!
the following eplstle was taken by Napoleon
from the public records of Rome, when he de-
prived that city Of so many valuable manu-
scripts. 1t was written at the time and on the
spot where Jesus Christ commenced his min.
stry, by Publius Sentallus the Governor of
Judea, to the Senate of Rome--Casar, En-
peror 1t was the custom in those days for
the Governor to write home any event of i'm
portance which transpircd while he held Of
flee.


CoNscRIPr FArHERs.-There appeared in
these our days. a man named Jesus Christ
who is yet living among us, and of the Gen
tiles is accepted as Prophet of great truth;
but his own disciples call him the son of God
He hath raised the dead. He is man of
stature somewhat tall and comely, with very
ruddy countenance, such as the beholder may
both love and fear. His hair is the color Of
the fllbert when fully ripe, plain to his ears,
when downward it is more orient of color,
curling and waving about his shoulders in
the middle of his head is seam or partition
Of long hair, after the manner of tie Naza-'
rites His forehead is plain and delicate; his
face is without spot or wrinkle, beautiful with
a comely red; his nose and mouth are exact
ly formed; his beard Is of the color of his hair
and thick, not of great length but forked.-
In reproving, he is terrible; in admonishing,
courteous; in proportion ofbody, well shaped
in speaking very modest and wise None
have seen him laugh, but many have seen
him weep A man for his surprising beauty,
eXceling all the children of men.
Year: 1865

Some writer's say, "Our daughters do not
grow up at all nowadays; they grow all sorts
of ways, as crooked as crooked sticks"


Our girls hardly get sunshine enough to
grow at all in; and indeed many women
amongst us never could have fully got their
growth; else why are they such tiny norsels,
looking as if puff from old Kawaydin would
blow them away7 We need to turn our girls
out of doors--that is the long and short of it
they will never be good for anything until
We do. The boys knock around and get oxy.
gen enough to expand their lungs, broaden
their chests, and paint their faces with health's
own hue; but our lazy, lady daughters Ahl
there is the burden that breaks down the
mothers heart How are they, so frail, and
sensitive, and delicate, ever to get along in
this word2 Mother, you must bestir your
self quickly, they will be as unfit as your
gloomest imagination can paint them. You
are responsible chiefly for making them 50
tender. Protect them suitably from the wea-
thcr, and send them out of doors. The pure
air will brace up their unstrung nerves,
strengthen their weak lungs, and some good
gust of wind will i'll time sweep away the ill
nature and peevish spirit..which sitting forever
in ideness i'll u luxurious home will not fail
to cngohders,.-.-ss.s--s.sa.as


The next thing you should do for your
daughter is to give her some domestic employ
mcnt. If you keep dozen servants, your
duty remains the same. No one cun be hap
py or qualified to make others so, who has no
useful work to do Besides this, she must
learn sometime, or she will be poorly qualified
for ever being at the head of an establishment
Of her own. No one in this country can rely
upon always having good, trained domestics


in her house. The best require some instruc-
tions are liable TO leave you for sickness or
other causes, and any household is in a pitia-
BILE condition where the mistress is not equal
for such an emergency.
Year: 1865

The PRINTER. The printer is the master
of all trades. He beats the carpenter with.
the rule, and the mason in setting up eeiamns;
he surpasses the lawyer in attending to his
case, and heats the parson in the management
of the devil
Year: 1865

TIE Constitution of the United States and the State
of California. and discharge the duties o.
Of this election to the best of your ability; SO help
| you God"


Returns TO be made to Secretary Of State.
Sec. 5. When such votes shall have been count
ed, all the ballots cast together with the voting
list, checked as aforesaid, shall be sealed up by
the commanding officer, and by him on
| the day succeeding the day of election,
transmitted, by mail or otherwise, to the Sec
retary of State at Sacramento, and said COM
| mandng officer shall also make out and Ger
| tify duplicate returns of votes given, accor-
| ding 10 the forms hereinafter prescribed, seal
| up, and forthwith Transmit the same by separ-
| ate conveyance to the Secretary of State at
Sacramento.


Penalty for neglect Of duty or improper inter
ference Of officers.
Sec. Z. Any commanding officer who shall
| neglect refuse TO make such return of votes
as is provided in the fifth and sixth sections of
this Act or who shall make false or fraudu-
ieutreturn ofsuch votes, and any officer who shall
by command. threats, or promises of any ad-
vantage or preferment, or in any other improp
er manner, endeavor to control or influence the
vote of any soldier under his command or con-
| troll, or in like manner cndeavor to prevent or





any particular candidate or candidates for whom
such soldier has right to vote, as provided by
this Act, such officer shall forfeit for every
such offense. the sum Of two hundred dollars,
| one balf to him who shall prosecute to effect,
and the other half to the Treasury of the
county in which prosecution tor said offrnse
shall be commenced, and any act so committed
shall be considered, taken. and held to have
been committed by such officer within the jur-
isdiction of this State, and such officer shall be
liable to be prosecuted for such oifense before
any Justice of the Peace in any county of this
State at any time within one year after such
officer shall return to reside in this State and
if satisfactory evidence shall be presented to
the Governor of this State that any officer has
been guilty of any of the offences specified in
this Act it shall be the duty of the Governor
Immediately to cause such evidence to be
transmitted to the President of the United States,
with the most urgent solicitations that the COM
mission of such officer be revoked, and his
name stricken from the army roll
Year: 1865

OF the worst disorders that ac mankind arise from the
corruption that accumuatcs in the Blood OF all the dis
coveries that have been made to purge out
equal in eGec. HELllBOLD'S CONPO UND EXTRACT
OF SAPARILLA. 1t cleanses and renovates the
Blood instis the vigor OF health into the system, and
purges the hunors which make disease 1t stimulates
the healthy functions the body and expes the disorders
that grow and ranke in the Blood. Such remedy that
could be relied on has long been sought for and
the first time the public have which they can de-
pend Our space here does admit of certificates to
show its effects but the trial of single bottle will show to
the sick that it has virtues surprising anything they have
ever taken.


Two Tablespoonful 1.-THE Extract of sarsapara, added
to pint of water is equal to the Lisbon Dict Drink, AID
bottle a. to gallon of the Syrup of sarsaparia,
the decocon usually made


The above Extracts prepared on purely scientific
prncples-in Vacuo-and em5ody the full strength OF
the ingredients entering into their composition. ready
and conclusive will be comparison OF their proper
ties with those forth in the T. s. Dispensatory.