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Year: 1867

bring up the proceedings but the question here is
whether the law has been formally complied with.


Mr. Wehle-We want your Honor 10 20 into the eyi-
depce and see II there is sufficient evidence hold him.


Counsel then closed his argument.


Mr. Lapaugh replied. He said there were high con-
sidcratons involved 10 this between
the two governments that both should without regard
to techncates, deliver to justice such criminals as ee
from the territory Of one TO the territory Of the other
II with view the part OF the Prussan govern
ment that the administration OF justice should be OBJ
served that u was demanded OF this government the
rendition Of Heinrich, whose guilt has been established
before the Commissioner established give rea
to believe that if the offence had been committed
here would warrant the prisoners apprehension and
commitment Mr. Lapaugh appealed to the Court for
an early decision in the CASE


Judge Shpman said there questions Of law in-
voived In the case which he desired to examine more
thoroughly than be at first thought would be necessary
He would like TO have the questions continually arising
In these extradtion cases set at rest Judge Nell
son Will be IN town In few days he would consult him.
and have his authority endorsing whatever decision the
Court would lay down in the matter In this way only
could the embarrassments which foreign governments
are put 70 in these cases be avoided in the future.


Tho Court reserved Its opinion till Monday next.
Year: 1867

THE DRINKERS FARM MURDER-ONE
MYSTERY SoLvED.-Our readers will re-
collect that on the last day of the late
trial Of Phillips negro man, introduced
by the defence, testified that while at
work on the Tuesday before the finding of
the murdered woman, he noticed two
ladies walking in by path near the scene
of the tragedy. His testimony created quite
q sensation, as it was given in manner
which precluded all doubt Of the veracity
Of the statement. We now learn that the
mystery has been fully solved, as a num-
ber Of ladies in the neighborhood distinct
ly remember the women in question. They
were, it seems, going from farm to farm in
search of employment as house servants,
and were disappointed in their object.
This episode may we'll serve as an offset to
the Manikin town delusion and "the
wild goose chase" to Norfolk after poor
Jennie Edwards.
Year: 1867

WREcEERs AT WoRk.-Captain Turner
s Son, wreckers, under the contract OF
Dick, Hartwell s Co., have for some days
past been engaged in the important work
Of raising the steamer Patrick Henry
which being sunk in the channel, has long
been one of the most serious obstacles to
the free navigation of James river. Divers
are at work, aud by the aid of the usua
machinery several heavy beams and other
parts of the steamer have been raised and
placed on dry land. The work will be
prosecuted until the harbor is cleared O
this formidable obstruction-an end greatly
desired by merchants and mariners.
Year: 1867

DRUSKARDs HAVE THEIR TIME TO FALL.
There are many men in this world who are
so constituted that they believe nothing
can be done well unless done by them
selves. Of this opinion is Tom Green, and
on yesterday seeing washerwoman with
two sheets flying in the wind be deter
mined to excel her. In short time he
did for he was "three sheets in the wind ;"
This was more canvas than he could we'll
carry, and he therefore made for port,
but fell ere he reached it. The last seen
of Tom he was lying at the corner of Seven
teenth and Dock streets singing


LEAVES have their time to fall


And so likewise have L;


The reason too's the same


Both comes of getting dry.


But here's the difference twiXt them and


me,


fa1 lg rronr n rIn al
Year: 1867

Woop.-This indispensable article to
every household has become suddenly
scarce. The great bulk Of the wood deal
ers of Richmond are located contiguous 10
the basin, and as but little is now being
brought.to market uia the canal, the yaros
in that section are nearly bare. Prices
have advanced during the past few days
fifty cents per cord. Good oak and pine
will now bring s6@s6.50 per cord.
Year: 1867

MAXIMILIAN.-A proclamation has been
issued by the friends Of the lamented
Maximilian calling upon the people to
avenge his death. We learn that several
prominent speakers of this city have con-
sented to address meeting Of the citizens
to be held on the Square tomorrow eve
ming.
Year: 1867

INCREASED SEwERAGE.-We observe that
the authorities are now building culverts
on First and Third streets for the accom-
mediation Of persons residing on those tho
roughfares. These culverts are quite ca
pacious, and will accommodate all property
holders who may desire to enter them.
We know of nothing more conducive to the
health and comfort of city than good and
thorough sewerage. Sundry villainous
smells which now shock the olfactories
and nauseate the stomach in various parts
of the city would be most efectually DIS
sipated could drainage and sewerage be
obtained, We trust that the day is not
far distant when no portion of Richmond
shall have cause to complain of lack OF
these very important desideratums.
Year: 1867

As has already been announced, the
British House of Lords has passed the
Canadian Confederation Bill. The
Canucks may then confidently expect
the honor of inhabiting Kingdom be-
fore the lapse of many weeks. The
prospect seems rather pleasing than
otherwise to the people of the British
Provinces, who associate the high
sounding name of Kingdom with some
thing akin to strength and Importance.
They thought disunion advisable for
this country during our war, but they
are very anxious to secure a permanent
union for themselves as means
OF mutual protection against the Fe-
Year: 1867

sense requires that stop should BE- put
to so gross and indecent an abuse OF the
sacredness of prayer. The absurd and
senseless fustian 30 often uttered under
the guise of prayer is an offence no less
against good taste and the decencies of
life, than against reverence and religion.
If Congress and other public bodies
would restrict the prayer to be said at
the opening Of their sessions to the
Lords Prayer, or to some other rever-
ential and appropriate form, they would
do something toward redeeming official
chaplaincy from the disrepute into
which it is rapidly falling.
Year: 1867

ROLLING GRAIN.-The practice of
rolling grain in the spring is not as gem
eral as it ought to be. Now and then
the winter and early spring have been
so favorable to the crop rs not to make
rolling necessary. But in three seasons
out of four it is necessary, and doubt
less adds considerable to the produc-
tiveness of the crop. The thawings and
freezings of the ground, throwing or
spewing out the roots and exposing
them to the drying winds of March,
very seriously affects the crop. Passing
roller over it as soon as the soil lis fit
to enter upon, presses the roots into
their beds, and gives them support on
which the cropmust depend.-l GermdH-
touR Telegraph.
Year: 1867

If it were proper for man to speak for
Infuity-to express belief as to what
is pleasing or otherwise to the Creator
he would be bound to declare that the
perversion and abuse of prayer in the
present age of the world is sin that
may we'll invoke the judgment of
Heaven, as it shocks and disgusts every
true and intelligent Christian upon
earth. The custom of appointing q
chaplain to every throne and to every
political body in Europe, to do
the special praying to order and to suit
the wants of the party employing is bad
enough, but to create such Offices in this
country to be thus perverted is far
worse. The Chaplains of Congress and
some of the State Legislatures appear
to regard themselves as engaged to make
special appeals for particular measures
which their friends desire to prevail by
vote Of the body with which they are
connected-or to invoke anathemas of
Heaven upon those who oppose certain
measures. Nothing but the mercy Of
Deity can save these blasphemous
wretches frsm being stricken
down as they rise to addre IS their mock
prayers to the Throne of Grace. 1t Is
proper that the assistance Of Heaven
be invoked for Congress and the
State Legislatures, (the Lord knows
how much they need it,) but it should
he done only by true minister who
rises above the petty schemes of party,
that en- gage the attention of the body
for whom he invokes the Divine aid.


The New York Times has the follow
ing sensible remarks in reference to the
subject: ..tI


The Massachusetts legislators seem to
he suffering from the tendency Of polit.
ical chaplains to deal in stump speeches
or party diatribes under prctence OF
praying, to which we have already re.
ferred. The Senate has been debating
resolution against personal allusion,
IN PRAYERS. Inc CHapiaiu, ~ oooue,
very severe in his petitions, upon mem
bers who vote for . license law, and be
labors them numerically while pretend
ing to be supplicating the Almighty fol
blessings on their heads.


This is only new development o.
the same tendency. Chaplains elected
and paid by political party for pray
ing, very naturally infer, like all Other
political employees, that they must worl
for the party that pays them. Like
ether politicians, they belong to the
bread and butter brigade" for thai
famous organization is by NO means re
stricted to the followers Of Presiden
johnson. They pray, therefore, for thei
political friends, and at their ,politica
opponents; and they do it with . ses
and fervor that would be far more be
coming in . ward caucus than in tn
Court to which their petitions are pro
fessedly addressed. -'n -


This sevildemands reform. Every con
sideration Of propriety and Of commo!
Year: 1867

Senator SUMNER has introduced into
the Senate modified Confscation
scheme. Under it he proposes to give o
homestead to every head of a family
provided the head of the family is OF
the right color. Is it to be wondered
at that the people of the South do not
90 more rapidly to work to improve
plantations which Mr.. SUMNER threat
ems TO take from themi There can be
no renewal Of our former prosperity un-
II, this business is ended, and it cannot
J.. until the Union is restored in fact as
well as in name.
Year: 1867

Special attention will be paid in this depart.
ment 20 Grammar, Rhetoric and Elocution, and
every pains will be taken 10 give TO students n
clear and elegant style Of composition. acquired
by frequent practice and careful attention 10
the rules of Grammar and Rhetoric
Year: 1867

70 friend Of hers u this city. ana ofncer 0'Donohue
detailed TO be on the lookout for Ann who arrived
here the <th instant and in whose possession Was
found Of the stolen property. Mrs Bird fastened
after Ann and arriving here, and being shown the
property which was found 10 possession of the prisoner
identified IL belonging her Ann admitted that sne
stole the property from Mira Bird, and she was accord
ingly committed to answer
Year: 1867

The tremendous snow storms of the win ter were, we hope, brought to close with the performance of Saturday and Sunday last. The amountof snow which fell seems to have almost equaled that of the worst storm of this remarkable season and the drifts nearly reach their accustomed height in the streets of the village.

 - The first meeting of the Hotel Com pany was held at the Bank on Saturday but after much debate 1t Twas adjourned three weeks without accomplishing any business

 We hope the Union men of this town will not neglect the meetings of the Board of Registration, on Monday and Wednes- day next, as they have done for some years past. There should be Republicans pres ent from all parts of the town, and then there will be less danger that Democrats will get on or Republicans be left of the check list, improperly.
Year: 1867

gar Ii. Smith Barnum announces him. self as an independent candidate for Con- gress in the Farmer, as any copperhead should. He, however. drops the claim of being Republican, that guise having been stripped off from him in double quick time by those who know him to be an arran-t copperhead This is the same Barnum who spent much time in this city some years since, in hunting Up evidence against liquor sellers in order to have them prosecuted by David H. Belden, a democratic lawyer of Newtown Then be said, Ca man who sold liquor ought to be hung Since then he has kept hotel in Danbury, and sold liquor himself in sany quantities. At one time during the war he was blatant Union man, now he is known as a blatant copper head, and speaking in the interest, if not on the hire of that party. --Syusdn'd., .. z,
Year: 1867

stIf you did not believe in the right of secession, why do you now consider the Southern States out of the Union?" is a question frequently asked. The only diff |culty in answering it lies in the fact that it confonnds two signifcations of the same word. By ''State" we ordinarily mean both certain portion of national territo- ", and also body polite composed of the citizens residing in it. That territory belongs to the nation, having been in ma ny instances purchased with it's money; and the citizens resident there have no right to take it out of the nation without consent of the general government. The body polite on the other band, composed of the people in the State, is an organiza- tion to which pertain certain great corpor- ate powers, which cannot be taken away by the general government, and which SO greatly circumscribe the nation al authority within the limits of the States, as to have given color to the dogma of State sovereignty. This great corporate pow CT, however, is one which may be surren- dered, abandoned, and perhaps forfeited, by those entitled to it. In such case all former limitations of the national authori- ty in such State are removed.

 The reasonable acts of the States, lately seeding, done in their corporate capacity, their renouncing all connection with the na- tional government, transferring their allegi- ance to hostile organization, using all their State powers in aid of the rebellion, are certainly sufficient evidence of surrender and abandonment of all State powers ,oith- in the Union.

 Up to this point all Union men agree; and consequently they all hold that no State government formed by the people of a seeded State, can be valid without the approval of Congress. Exactly how Con- gress may treat the territory thus left with out any legitimate State authority; whether they may govern it as they govern any or dinary territory, postponing their readmis- sion as long as they may deem it expedient; or whether State power is simply latent and Congress has only the fight of control while State governments are being formed, is a question upon which there is some differ ence of opinion among Union men. The former seems to us far the safer and more constitutional view. Both are reconciled in the Military Reconstruction Bill which offers fair and speedy mode of readmis. sion to such seeded States as desire it.
Year: 1867

There has been great change in North ern opinion within the past year relative to the necessity of immediate universal sui frage at the South. When the 39th Con- gress finished its first session, last summer, few of us thought universal negro suffrage desirable. Impartial Suffrage was general ly supposed to be the safest mode of sol wing the great question of the proper treat ment of the negro race; and this measure we thought would be secured indirectly by the adoption of the Constitutional Amend ments. Since that time the New Orleans Massacre, the scornful rejection of the Amendments, and the unanimous declara- tions of our officers at the South, conserva- ti~u. +a.~asa1- they are, have convinced Nor thern Union men that they must go to the root of the matter, and give Southern ne- groes full civil and political rights, or the abolition of slavery will only be half &C., complshed, the Union only half restored.

 On the one hand we find the bitter, un- compromising disloyalty of the aristocracy, so crippled, indeed, that it can no longer injure us, here; but powerful enough to continue at the South the old tyranny of caste and of treason. On the other hand, we find great class just emerging, ignorant and debased, from slavery, but willing to work and steadfastly loyal; who can only help us and themselves by being given the suffrage unrestricted by property or educa- tional qualifications. Most, even of those classed as Conservative Republicans have at last become convinced that

 unfit as such class may be for government, they will, when armed with the ballot, prove the greatest and the only possible restraint on disloyalty in the very regions where disloyalty is most dan gerous. They have become convinced, too, that such restraint has become absolute " necessary; and that strong as the cen tral authority now is, it cannot afford to sanction State governments which enfran- chise all who fought against us, and dis franchise all who fought for us. Those of us also who believe that Universal suffrage is the necessary outcome of American in- stitutions, have become thoroughly con- vinced of the impolicy of avoiding an issue, which, in another generation, would al- most certainly prove bloody one, but which may now be settled without blow

 b9r We see that the South is at last wa king up to the necessity of Reconstruction. We have news of large meeting of freed men held in Columbia, s. C., on Monday, which was addressed by Gen. Wade Hamp- ton and other prominent South Carolini- ans This is one of the most favorable signs of the times. If Southern whites will only grant negroes full civil and polit- ical rights, there will be no conflict of races, and intelligence will naturally take the lead; but if ''White mans tickets are nominated, they will necessarily drive eve " negro into opposition to them.
Year: 1867

B5~ We are glad to learn that Hon. Charles Adams has been renominated in this Probate District. His great experience in the position and his general popularity have always'gained him many votes beyond his party ticket. If any Democrat would like the reputation of always falling be- hind his ticket, he can easily get it by run ming often for Judge of Probate against Charles Adams.
Year: 1867

There is sound sense in the follow.
ing passage whith we clip from the
Washington correspondence of the Gin
cnnati Commercial, Of the 9th. The
writer is speaking Of the impeachment,
removal of Gen. Grant, abolition of the
regular army, &c. He says:


Now, all these revolutionary schemes
can be stopped only by the voice ofthe
people. Ifthe people choose to let
them come by supinely folding their
arms and "hoping they will all blow
over," we'll and good. lam convinced
they will not blow overland am equal
ly convinced that three months hence
it will be too late to avert them. No
such revolution as this country is now
threatened with was ever stopped after
it had been permitted to begin until it
had spent its desolating fury, and sac
rfced the welfare of nation and lives
ofthousands Of innocent people. 1t
should not be forgotten that revolu-
tionists in all times and in all countries.
have relied upon the very enormity OF
their schemes to turn suspicion into
derision, and to furnish in their incep-
ton theme for ridicule rather than
for fear. 1t was 80 in France in the
time of Louis XVI; it was so in Eng
land with the party under Cromwell,
and it was so in America as late as
1860, with the sccessionists OF the
South. The smile Of derision at the
idea Qfcivl war had scarcely died
away when the first gun opened on
Fort Sumter. A million OLIVES, North
and South, and hundred thousand
millions of dollars have since been the
cost of a struggle which was not avert
cd only because the people refused to
believe it was too late to do aught but
choose sides in bloody and relentless
war
Year: 1867

OUTRAGEOUS LEGIsLATlQN-A bill
has been introduced in the New York
Senate excluding from the exercise Of
suffrage all who may have sympatAized
with the South in the recent struggle.
1t is designed as blow at those from
the late Confederate States who are now
residents in New York and part Of its
population, and also at those offthc
democratic party VINO opposed the late
war. These are characterized by the
Washington Chronicle as "thc thou
sande of defeated rebels who now make
that city copperhead stronghold and
their sympathizers."
Year: 1867

D. Edison Smith, contributes to the
American Agriculturist the following
directions lorp-cserving butter in good
condition fox any length of time. In
MAY or June when butter is plenty,
work it thoroughly two or three times,
and add at the last working nearly one
grain of saltpetet and teaspoonful OF
pulverized loaf sugar to each pound ol
butter. Pack il tightly in stone jars to
within two inches of the top, and I'll
the remaining space with strong brine
Cover the jars tightly, and bury then
In the cellar bottom, where the butte
will keep unhurt for long time.
Year: 1867

The relation which the Southern
States hold TO the Union is aptly illus
trated by the following anecdote:


In the old flush times passenger OF
a river boat accosted little negro boy
with an inquiry usual at that day:


"Who do you belong o?''


Don't know, sir," answered the boy


"Why don't you know


"Whcn ] come aboard | blongs tC
Mass Sam White, but he went me las
night on two little par, and de clerk o
dis boat win me. Den Col. Sniff h
beat de clerk on bluff, an he had IN
last, so carn,t tell, sir, who l blong
to till de game close Z
Year: 1867

The following atrocious conundrum
is out, and the inventor has the temcri-
ty to apply for patent: Suppose 8
queen resolves to pare her thumb nail
only once in seven years, why is that
year like the said queens robes of Of
fee? Answer Because it is her pare
of-her-nail-ia year.
Year: 1867

ISTEMrERANcE.-It is universally acknowledged
that ntemperance is the greae.t evil that affiicts
human society; and that il is not confined to the
lower or middle walks of life, we have proof from
the letter of Washington correspondent. who
says that at state dinner lately given at the Pre-
sidential mansion, one honorable Senator-and in
the presence OF his wife ioo-at that dinner table
became so beastly drunk that the walters had to
take him from the table 10 bed. On the same occa-
sion another Senator. somewhat wiser, aware of
his growing weakness, had the good sense to take
his wife and leave while he could. And on that
same state occasion yet third Senator came to the
White House in such condition of drunkenness
that he did not get beyond the cloak room. If a
people are TO be judged-tand in great measure
they are)-by the character of their representatives
a; the Federal City, foreigners at Washington must
entertain the opinion that the Americans are ma
ton OF drunkards. But this is not all. When men
high in position give way to this vice thousands
throughout the land who have fondness for drink
but are restrained by the frowns of society find
incentive in their examples to indulge their appe-
ttes. 1t is thus evidently the bounden duty of the
sovereign people TO elect man who uses alco-
holic fluids as a beverage to office The Order
of Good Templars. We are pleased TO be Informed.
are working great reformation throughout the
whole country by reelaiming the fallen, and re
strGfning these who have not formed the habit OF
drinking. Here in Butte county. the Order wields
an influence that cannot be Gespised. There are,
we are told seven or eight Divisions. numbering on
an average one hundred members each. We hear
it whispered that they will consolidate their infu-
ence and resolve to vote for no man for a county
Office who is in the habit OF drinking. It woald be
well for those who wish to the county to bear
this in mind lntemperance in drinking We cannot
consider crime, but it is great misfortune, and


one that shocd be discouraged by every good citi-


zen. II very frequently loves shining mark. OF


all oar delegation in Congress. but one possesses
/ tsients to command respect. and he has fallen a


victim to this fell evil alth o8gh his morals other


wise are unexceptionable-in every sense the very


type o. a gentleman,