smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1869

a lady at WiIismsport, Pa, has
not been able to sleep wink in month
Examination into the cause by eminent
physicians revealed the terrible truth that
her night Gown was ont OF fashion
Year: 1869

II stated that the California and Oregon
Railroad Company has forfeited its charter
but the matter has attracted but little COM
nent SO far. According to the terms of
its amended charter the California branch
of the Company was required to commence
the road at some point on the line OF the
Central Pacific in the Sacramento v Hey
and complete twenty miles OF the track
within two years after the granting of said
charter-and then continue to complete
twenty miles of the road each year there
after until the Oregon boundary was reach
ed via Shasta Valley.


Has the first twenty mile section been
completed in this Sta,e? If so, where is
it located?


The Oroville Record regards the Com
pany "a having no legal existence, and the
Alta speaks of it as myth. Several weeks
ago Attorney General Hamilton commenced
a quo rarranto suit to ascertain whether
the rights of the Company had not lapsed
by failure to comply with the demands OF
the law, but no descision has yet been made
public. We also understand that another
suit has been commenced before Judge
McKune, of Sacramento, to restrain the
Company from interfering with settlers on
odd numbered sections Of land within the
limits of Butte.


These proceedings, coupled with the fact
that the Company has failed to commence
grading, indicate that the reported forfeit
ure of charter is founded in truth, and that
the Company no longer possess the right
of way, even if now disposed TO so ahead
and build the road without land donations
In this connection we give the following
extract from private letter written by u
resident of Marysville:


1t is believed that the California and
Oregon Railroad will be built within very
few years, but it is surmised by some OF
the knowing ones that the Crucker's are
going to forfeit the present charter with
the view of getting an extension Of time
and privilege of change Of route, so as to
allow the road to run to the Oregon line
via Pit River and Goose Lake Valleys in
stead of passing through Shasta Valley in
Siskiyou. They want to lun where the
land is unoccupied, and don't think they
will follow the Sacramento any higher up
than somewhere opposite Tehama or Red
Bluff"
Year: 1869

1t is the imperative duty of every Re
publican in this County to make it special
point to 90 to the polls on Wednesday
next and cast a straight vote for the
Union Judicial nominees from Judges of
the Supreme Court down to Justices of
the Peace Let no considerations prevent
one single Republican voter from going to
the polls on that day Every man is ex-
pected to do his duty on that occasion, for
the honor and purity of the Judiciary hangs
in the scale.


There is no Fifteenth Amendment in
the October election, and nothing to divide
or distract Union men. Therefore let us
fall into ranks, aud by marching unitedly
to the polls, show our opponents that Shasta
has a permanent and absolute Union ma
jorIty, despite all adverse circumstances.


Remember that we have just won a sub
stantial victory in this county, in contest
in which our honest opponents and their
struggling dishonest recruits strained every
nerve to be beat us--won it in the face of
the unpopular Fifteenth Amendment, and
with the g Niger, Digger and Chinaman"
all mounted on our backs. Remember that
we are now stripped Of these encumberng
weights, and can and will win the Judicial
fight on Wednesday next by handsome
majority. The fact that the Union Repub-
lican party of Shasta stood erect and elect
ed the principal portion of its local ticket
in September. when such counties as Sac
raElento and Nevada were carried by the
bogus Democracy, shows that the freemen
of our county are not subject to pancs, but
march into action with the steadiness of
veterans and with that energy and determ-
nation that never fails to win Let US
maintain our reputation for steadfastness
and reliability by turning out on Wednes-
day and voting the straight Republican
Judicial ticket.
Year: 1869

\ Boys COMPOSITION ON LAGER
Lager beer is made in Milwaukee, and
this is why it is called Milwaukee lager
beer. Germans drink lager beer, likewise


Americans too but it does not do Amer
leans so much good as it does the Ger
mans, who get fat and jolly; while the
American doesn't get fat only in the nose,
and red hot too which German don't.
Everybody don't drink lager beer-boys
don't drink it, because they aint b Q
enough. When they gets big enough they
they dc. German boys do, because Their
fas lets EN- and thinks it is good for them.
| tried to drink lager beer once, me and
Bill Yagar Bill could drink it cause his
pa was "a German-I couldn't drink it.
cause it was so bitter; so Bill he drinked
it ALL and then Bill licked me and nv ma
liked Bill and Bill threw a stone through.
our window and | threw a stone at Bills
dog and Bills pa said he would lick me
and my pa said he would lick Bills pa,
and therefore don't think lager beer is
good for little boys, it's so bitter. Editors
drink lager beer, and that is what makes
them write bitter, and likewise lawyers too;
and lager heer is good for them Lager
beer amt so good as it us:d to be 'ciuse
my pa said so, and MA she said he ought
to be ashamed of himself to drink it. and
pa said he was, only if people didn't drink
lager beer the people couldn't sell their
hops and they would all spoil. Lager beer
is five cents glass, cause my pa said so,
only sometimes when there is more lager it
is five cents for two glasses, and the men
that makes lager beer they all get rich /;
and when get big | will make lager beer
too. only its so bitter. And this is all |
know about it.
Year: 1869

DEATH OF HINCKLEY.-lt was with no
smell deg-ee Of surprise and regret that our
community learned of the sudden death Of
Judge Hinckley, which occurred after
weeks illness, at his residence in Fairfield
on last Sa urday afternoon and on Monday
Il large concourse of friends ACCOMPANIED
his mortal remains to their last resting place
in the cemetery g-ounds. Jacob farr Hin
ckley was native Of the State of Il.no;s.
where he was born in the year 1928. and
graduated at Pennsylvania University.
trade of practical printer and later in life
adopted the profession Of law. He served
honorably in the Mexican war, and in 1861
was member of the minute men organ
lied for the defense Of the National Cap
Ital. At one time he vas the foreman of
the Office of the ST. Louis Republican, and
subsequently acted in the same capacity in
the Office OF the Alta California. Judge
Hincklev came to this State in 1850. and
few years after that date settled in Shasta
county, where he edited the COURIER, and
was elected County Judge for one term.
In 1850 he was chosen delegate from
California to the Chicago Convention,
where Abraham Lincoln was for the first
time nominated for the Presidency. The
next year he was appointed Storekeeper at
Mare Island Navy Yard holding the posi-
ton few months and was soon afterward
elected District Attorney OF this county.
He was man of courteous manners. fine
presence, considerable power of mind, and
possessed many excellent qualities. A wife
and four children are left TO mourn for him
-Solano Press, October 18th.
Year: 1869

FIRE.-On the 7th inst, the Dog Greek
hotel and store were destroyed by fire
The FIRE caught from the kitchen stove
pipe and spread SO rapidly that the entire
building was soon wrapped in flames. The
building was large two story frame, hard
finish, and substantially built The stock
of goods on hand, furniture, bedding, ETC.,
were all consumed. A strong gale was
blowing when the flames broke ont, and the
woods caught on fire on the opposite side
of Dog Greek from shingles blown from
the burning roof. Loss partially COW
cred BY insurance
Year: 1869




This small loss proves conclu3ively that
their full strength was pollei in September
last-while We have reserve force of
nearly SIX THOUSAND in the four counties
mentioned, aud in the State, at least TEN
THOUSAND


Republicans of Gal:fornio We have
presented Judicial ticket that is unex-
ccptiona Our candidates for the Supreme
Bench are men of the most eminent legal
attainments, whose claims to tLe high posi-
tion to which they aspire are founded upon
their knowledge o., and their devotion to
the law. Not only is this true of our can
didates for Judges of the Supreme Court,
but in every Judicial District in the State,
the men were selected not as successful
politicians, put as men best fitted to ad
miuster the laws


To the flse and malicious charges which
are reiterated day by day against the Re.
publican party, by the Democratic press,
we deem no reply necessary. The record
of our party is before the country, and Of
its history we are justly proud. Not only
by its devotion ON the field, has it saved
the nation from those who attempted its
overthrow, but every great work for the
advancement of our material interests, as
State and Nation is justly due to US as
party. The Pacific Railroad, always de-
ldyed and defeated while the Democracy
were in power, carried forward aud placed
in a position to be speedily completed.


The Homestead law, which gives to
every settler one hundred and sixty acres
OF public land whereon to build Il hume, is
the child of the Republican party.


In every State our party is, and always
has been, the champion OF labor, anG the
steadtast friend Of the poor.


Remembering, then, all the sacrifices of
the past, the hopes of the future. aud he
allimportant duty of the present hour, let
Us give ONE DAY to the sacred duty of
keeping the Supreme Judiciary of the
State out of the hands of politicians and
demagogues.


One day devoted to this object is to
each individual small thing, but in its
results it gives US a certain aud complete
victory.


We have a majority in California, and
if we permit the Democratic party to elect
its candidates, it vii. be the plainest dis
regard of duty.


Let every republican not only vote him.
self, but mike it his spsciat business to
see that every member of our party in his
precinct casts his ballot ON the day Of cleo
ton.


Let US be satisfied with nothing less than
complete victory, one that will do honor
to ourselves, and secure to our State the
blessings Of pure aud upright Ju licary


By order OF the State Executive Com
mittee


WALTER VAN DYKE, President


ALFRED BARsTow, Secretary.
Year: 1869

SOCIAL DANcE-We are requested to
announce that social dance will come off
at Armory Hall on Fiday evening, October
22nd, to which the public is invited
Henry Allen will see to furnishing good
music ana provide for the entertainment
of participants generally 1t
Year: 1869

danger I tell you, if it were not for
the women we would ell go to the devil,
and should deserve to. They are the sal
walton Of the nation. Now, come, Colo
mel; my carriage is at the door. I'll
drive you to the War Department, and we
will see Stanton about this matter"


Even at that early hour they found
the Secretary at his post The President
pleaded the case of Colonel Scott, and
not only requested that leave of absence
should be gwen him, but that steamer
should be sent down the river expressly
to bring up the body of his wife, " Hu-
manity, Mr.. Stanton, said the President,
his homely face transfgured with the
glow of earnest, tender feeling, human.
ity should overrule considerations of
policy, and even military necessity, in
matters like this"


The Secretary was touched, and he
said something of his regret at not hsv-
ing felt himself at liberty to grant Col.
Scott's request in the first place.


"No, no, Mr.. Stanton" said the Presi-
dent; you did right in adhering to your
own rules; you are the right man for
this place. If we had such soft-hearted
old fool as / here, there would be no
rules or regulations that the army of the
country could depend upon. But this is
peculiar case. Only think of that poor
woman |"


Of course, the impossible" /" was ac-
complished. To the surprise of the
Colonel, the President insisted on driv-
ing him to the navy yard, to see that the
Secretary's order was carried out imme-
diately; seeming to have nervous fear
that some obstacle might be thrown in
the way of the pious expedition. He
waited at the landing till all was ready,
then charged the officers of the steamer
to give every assistance and attention to
his " friend, Colonel Scott" With him
he shook hands warmly at parting, say.
ing, God bless yeu, my dear fellow. l
hope you will have no more trouble in
this sad affair-and, Colonel, try and
forget last night"


Away up in New Hampshire church
yard there is certain grave carefully
watched and tended by faithful love. But
every April time the violets on that
mound speak not alone of the womanly
sweetness and devotion of her who sleeps
below-they are tender and fearful with
the memory of the murdered President
Year: 1869

The NEW YORK TxsaEs-started in September 185l-has for many years been recognized as among the most successful, popular and infuen- tial newspapers in the country. It is still under ers who. with greatly increased resources and ex- perience, will spare no pains to extend and strengthen it's claims upon the confidence and support of the pubic.

 In it's political discussions and preferences the TIMES is Republcan-and supports the cardinal principles and leading measures of that party as on the whole best calculated to secure the peace and promote the prosperity of all sections of our common country. Itwas among the first to ad- vocate the nomination, and election of Gen. Grant to the Presidency, and will sustain, with all the ability it can command the principles and policy of his Administration.

 The TIMES will insist upon Reform in all branch es of the public service e-economy in the adminie- tration of the Government the payment of the -credit-the adoption of equal and impartial sui
Year: 1869

The ladies Of the Episcopal Church of Ottawa
Of Court House Square lately occupied by Nor
gan & Fosseen,) for the 14th, the day of the cor
ner stone ceremonies in Ottawa, and will on that
day open it as RESTAURANT OR DINING
HALL, and will undertake to furnish to stran'
gers visiting Ottawa on that day better


MEALS FOR 40 CENTS,


Or oyster stews for IS cts. than can be had
anywhere else for the same money.


The ladies consider their reputation at stake
in making this pledge and you can go your last
dime on it they will redeem it! Patronize th'
ladies'
Year: 1869

We being modest firm and not given to blow
ing, would like to know how large round
square or cube meal is; We give men all they
want for Forty cents and team to hay in the bar
gain. Also Fresh Oysters received twice week,
war; anted, and game in season, got up in any
style at all hours. Try US. Exchange Hotel
and Coffee House, Formhals & Wade.
Year: 1869

At least fifty young men in Ottawa who are
busy during the day should take Commercial
course At Drews Business College evenings.
Thorough instruction and all the advantages of
the day session can be obtained in the evening.
Evening classes in Writing and Arithmetic.
Year: 1869

ANOTHER new and easy way to mako money.
Buy your boots and shses of Joe Megaffin. He
sells cheap and always keeps mono but the best
goods. To save money when you havo it is a
wise plan and you can do so by buying Of Joe.
Year: 1869

During the procession and ceremonies attend.
ant upon laying the corner stone Of the Soldiers
Monument next Thursday, all places of business
in the city will be closed from to O'clock.
The object is to give everybody an opportunity
to witness the interesting ceremonies.
Year: 1869

Contains no more acknowledged powerful effective med.
cnes than those of the vegetable Kingdom At the same time


Is fact beyond dispute that such medicines leave in the h.
man system no bad effects. Therefore, it should be mans
study TO avoid all medicines that any the least
pt OF any OF the many mereura asencai preparations
Year: 1869

Is purely vegetable 1t the sick and eneebed like
charm giving them renewed ygor and strength The old and
the young also ladies confined the house. ought to use It
freely there is nothing that gives such appetite at once
bringing The tone of the stomach thereby giving health and
vgor to the system.
Year: 1869

Is combination such the world has before seen
known All of old chronic and scrofulous
diseases disappear by s by maggie the cure Of
these obnoxious diseases rapid certain and complete
Year: 1869

made and compounded the most scientific manner and
the powerful known in the vegetable Kingdom and
warranted only all the diseases for which they
are recommended eradicate them from the system and
leave funess of Its vgor and strength They alike
prescribed and used by the abcs and most learned medical
men and by the ministry, and In instance they
been known to fail In performing rapid and certain
Year: 1869

1t was old Isaac Walton who said,
Every misery that miss is a new
mercy" saying worthy of the pro.
fouudest philosopher. II is only too
true that misfortnoes coua to us on
wings, but retire with limping pace;
aud yet one half the world are ready TO
meet ealamities halfway, aud Indirectly
to welcome them. There is scarcely
an evil in life that We cannot double BY
ponderiug upon it; scratch viii thus
become serious wound and slight
illness even be made to end iD death,
BY the brooding apprehension Of the
sick; while, on the other hand, mind
accustomed to look on the bright side
of all things, viii repel The mildew and
dampness Of care by its genial sunshipe.
A cheerful heart paints the world as it
sees 10, like sunny landscape; the
morbid mind depicts it like sterile
wilderness.
Year: 1869

To ascertain the length Of the day
aud night any time OF the year, double
the time Of the suns rising, which
gives the length Of the night, aud dou.
bic the time Of its setting, which gives
the length of the day. This is a little
method of ndoipg the thing" that few
OF our readers are aware Of.
Year: 1869

To-day the election for city officers takes
place We have kept the people of Will
minglon posted from time 10 lime, of The
acts and do'ngs of the present dominant
party, and while giving them all due credit
for whatever of good snd wholesome legis-
lalion they may have done during their
several terms of service, we have never
tailed 10 condemn their wrong doings, and
particularly their class-leglslaton and fat
job partizan acts, whereby the interests Of
the people have been injured and set at
naugLt for the especial benefit ol the favored
few.


In posting thlir public acts for the last
year, we find heavy and terrible balance
against their judgment as public officers,
and an immense account 10 be settled, as the
result of their culpability while in the public
service. To us, personally, il is matter OF
small consequence which party may succeed
at the polls to-day. But as citizen, having
the common interests OF the city nj heart,
and detiIing the prosperity OF the people in
its largest and fullest sense as the conduc-
tor of public newspaper which has always
been the acknowledged and reliable repre-
sentative of public morality, law and order
we cannot now shirk our duty, by either
silence on the one hand, or false deicacy
of political propriety, on the other nor car
we for moment let personal feeling step in
TO perYeri or divert our judgment or sense o
propriely, in the full expression OF our views
upon the present condition of things in oui
city. We must therefore unhesliatlngly de
clare-regardless of all considerations of q
personal nature that il the people actually
desire an honest, economical and judicioui
city government, they must look elsewhere
than 10 the Republicans cf Wilmington To-


it. ExtTavagance, wastefulness and an N a


disregard of the popular interests have 80


acterized the actions of that party ever sine'
ii has been In power in this city, and from
the manner in which lis present ticket hal
been manipulated we can see no good rea
son for believing that the candidates on i
will be any better, if elected, than their pre-
decessors have been. To insure honesty
therefore, and wise and popular system o
government, and save the treasury from luii
such as only a yet more oppressive sys
tenn OF taxation can relieve it, the voters 10
day should elect the Democratic ticket.
Year: 1869

In the Middle ages the fires in the
houses were made in aeayity in the cen
tre of the floor, over which there generally
was an opening in the roof for the escape
of the smoke; and when the fire was out,
or the family retired to rest, the place in
which it was made was closed by cover.
In those days law was almost univer-
sally established on the continent that
fires should be extinguished and fsmilies
be all at home at a certain hour in the
evening, which was notified by the ring
ing of bell, that in England was called
the Curfew.
Year: 1869

The water of Salt Lake is so dense that
man cannot sink in it. The editor of the
Corrinne Reporter demonstrated this by
standing in the water, and without the
least motion could not sink to the chin.
He could lie ON the water, stand in it, take
almost any position, and still he could not
sink. 1t is necessary after swimming in
this briny water to rinse off with fresh, for
the salt of the water condenses on ones
person, and leaves one, when dry, looking
as It he had been powdered all over with
white chalk
Year: 1869

Daniel Webster penned the following
beautiful sentiment, IF We work upon
marble, it will perish; If we work upon
brass. time affects it; if we rear temples they
will crumblc into dust; if we work upon
our immortal minds-if We Undue them
with right principles, with the just fear
of God and love of our fellow men-we
engrave on those tables something which
will brighten for all eternity"
Year: 1869

To be woman of fashion is the cas-
lest thing in the world. a late writer
thus describes it; Buy everything you
don't want, and pay for nothing you get;
smile on all mankind but your husband ;
be happy everywhere but at home.
Year: 1869

In the depth of the sea the waters are
stlll-the heaviest grief is that borne in
silence; the deepest love flows through the
eye and touch; the purest joy is unspcak
able the most impressive prayer is silent /;
and the most solemn preacher at a funeral
Is the silent one whose lips are cold.
Year: 1869

=. A daughter is almost always right when
she endeavors to initiate her mother; but
we do not think the mother is equally
right when at certain period of life,
she tries all she can to initiate her daugh-
ter ~ A.t
Year: 1869

Some one has beautifully said of those
who die young that ''they are like the
lambs which the Alpine shepherds bear in
their arms to higher and grGener pastures,
that the flock may follow.