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Year: 1869

BELL-RISGING BoYs.-The residents Of
Franklin and some of the cross streets
have been very much annoyed of late at
the disorderly conduct of several boys,
both white and colorcd, who make a nightly
habit of ringing the bells Of residences
along Franklin street from Eighth to Sixth,
and along the cross streets from franklin
to Grace. They sally out in squads of Il
dozen or more, a boy is stationed at each
door-bell, and at O preconcerted signal o
Simultaneous pull is given. 4 gathering Of
feet i5 heard, dash is made around q cor
ner or into en- alley, and in a little while
the rogues emerge from their hiding-places
ready for another attack. We have been
informed that some bells have been rung
By these young rascals as often as ten or
twelve times of an evening aud We have
been requested not only to call the atten-
ton of the police to this nuisance, but to
say that unless it is abated their names
will be unhesitatingly furnished to the
Mayor.
Year: 1869

The WEATHER AND VEGETATION.-The
remarkably mild weather of the winter
which is now drawing to close has been
srch as to push vegetation forward to such
IN oxtent as to endanger at least the crop Of
fruit for the present year. Indeed, we are
informed already that hard frost and freeze
now would kill the peaches and apricots.
Some trees in the city are looking as green
IS they usually do in March or April. A
gentleman residing in Fluvanna told US two
weeks since that he had measured some
wheat fourteen inches in height in his
field.


The average range Of the thermometer,
taken at O'Clock in the morning, for the
present month is 36 3-l6, varying from %
ION the 5th) to 53, which it reached on the
18th.
Year: 1869

INAUGURATION OF ST. ALBAN's HALL
The part OF St. Alban's new Masonic Hall,
corner Of Third and Main streets, fitted up
as q public hall will be inaugurated on
next Friday night with a grand musical
entertainment, in which the principal
members of the Italian opera company now
performing here will take part.
Year: 1869

"OH Eternal have mercy upon me,
because l am passing awayl o Infinite
because | am weak o Sovereign of
Life' because | draw nigh to the grave. o
Omniscientl because 1 am in darkness.
y All BouDteous because 1 am poor.
U All Sufficient because l am moth
ing" Said to be the prayer of savage.
Year: 1869

An exchange gives the following rule for
computing interest, which, it says, is so
simple and SO true that every banker.
broker. merchant or clerk. should post it up
for reference. There being no such thing
as fraction in it there is scarcely any la
biIity to error or mistake. BY no other
arIthmetical process can the desired intorma-
ton he obtained by SO few figures: :-


Six per ceut-Multiply any gwen num-
Der Of dollars by number Of days Of interest
desired, separate the right hand 6gures and
divide BY sixty the result is the true IN
terest on such sum for such number OF days,
at six per cent.


Eight per cent.-MultiPly any given
amount by the number Of days by which i
is desired to ascertain the interest, and d.
vide by forty-6ve, and the result will be the
interest of such amount for the time re-
quired, at eight per cent


Ten per cent.-Multiply the same as
above, and divide by thirty-six. and the re-
suit will show the rate Of ten per cent.
Year: 1869

that we came here not to form q trades
combination for the advancement of wages
either one way or the other, but 70 resist
those great evils Of lock-outs, and to din
courage strikes" "If they led trades to
believe" said another speaker, "that they
would get the support Of the trades Of the
country on all occasions If strike, strikes
would be precipitated by the action Of this
organization, and it would be a complete
failure in q short time"
Year: 1869

CARE OF Doors AND SHOEs.-Boots and
shoes. ii taken care of properly, will usually
last two or three times Logger than they usually
DO, and at the same time fit the iect far more
satisfactorily, ard keep them dry and more
comfortable IN wet and cold weather. The
upper leather should be kept soft and pliable,
while the soes need 10 be hard, tough, and
impervious to water The first thing to be
done with any pair of new shoes tor tarm use,
is to set one on platter or an old dinner plate.
and pour on boiled hnseed oil, sufficient to fill
the vessel 10 the upper edge OF the Soles.
Allow the leather TO absorb rs much oil rs it
will for eight hours LinseedOi should not be
applied TO the upper leather, as it will soon be-
come dry,renderDg the leather hard and tough.
But II the sO!eS be saturated with this oil, 1t
will exclude the dampneSs, aud enlarge the
pegs 50 that the sole will never get loose from
the upper leather. II the shoes be sewed, the
Insect oil will preserve the thread from rotting.
Now, wet the upper leather thoroughly when
the boots or shoes are to te put on the feet,
50 that those parts which are tight may render
q trltle, aud thus adapt the form OF the shoe
to the loot far more satisfactorily than when
the upper leather is not wet. Keep them on
the feet unit the leather is nearly dry. Then
give the upper leather thorough grcasing
with equal parts OF lard and tallow, or with
taIow aud neat foot oil. Ii shoes be treated
in this manner, and a row OF round headed
shoe nails be driven around the edge OF the
>oleS, they will wear ike copper, aud always
set easy to the feet. Boots and shoes should
be treated as suggested, and worn little Seve-
raj mouths before they are put 10 daily servicc.
This il the true way to save your shoe money.
-H4drth QHi Home.
Year: 1869

Governor Seward and party were expect.
ed at the City of Mexico on the 4th instant.
He is everywhere received with enthusiasm.
Later adyices state that he was taken i'll on
the way, and may not reach the city until
the last of the month.
Year: 1869

THE following purports to be told by
a husband of his loving little wife and
excellent housekeeper: One day tho
wife moved her low rOcking-chair close
to her husbands side. He was reading.
She placed herdear little hand lovingly
on his arm, and moved it along softly
toward his coat collar. He felt nice all
over. He certainly expected kiss,
She moved her hand up and down his
coat sleeve. "Husband,n said she.
"What, my dear?" 81 was just think
ing how nicely this suit of clothes you
have on would work into rag carpet"
The husband felt cross all day, the dis
appointment was so very great.
Year: 1869

ROARING RIVER, June 25th.


Ed. COURIER :-Thinking few items from
the southern part of the county might prove
of interest to some of your readers / send
such as can gather.


The Bald Hills are the most peculiar feature
Of this part of the County. and occupy con.
siderable extent of territory between the
Middle and North Forks of Cottonwood -
| They are not, as their name would indicate
destitute Of vegitation, but in the contrary
are better supplied with clover, grass and
wild oats than any other part Of the surround
ing country. If these Hills were. fenced off,
they would prove much more valuable than at
present, even for grazing and stock raising
purposes, as the range would thereby be
protected from rowing stockmen and preserved
from the benefit of permanent settlers. If
these lands were sold by the Government to
actual settlers the county would be greatly
benefited by the change.


Roaring River and vicinity possesses many
natural advantages which certainly ought to
attract a large population. The three mining
bitches traversing this section are now in
good repair and cover some of the best placer
mines to be found lin the State. The best
diggings here are now found lin the banks
and bars from five to fifteen feet deep and
can be worked to the best advantage by using
blasting powder and hydraulic pipes At
Al e.. ~ Al
stream for the reason that theditches afforded
but a limited amount of water until recently.
Now the supply Of water is more abundant
than at any time during the past six years
and is sold to miners at the low rate of eight
cents an inch. There is any amount of un-
claimed ground covered by the bitches which
will pay steady and industrious miners ex-
cellent wages.


Roaring River and Middle Fork of Cotton
wood run nearly parallel and are only half
a mile apart where they empty into the North
Fork of Cottonwood. The Middle Fork is a
beautiful mountain stream and a number of
fine farms are located along its banks. There
is also few rich mining claims on this
stream which are worked every season.


The fact is our miners, farmers, and stock
raisers are all prospering and we'll satisfied
to remain in this locality.


Stock is raised here with scarcely any ex-
pense or trouble, no barns or sheds being re-
quired to protect animals from sleet and snow.
Here is certainly the place for those to come
who desire to engage in raising horses, mules,
CATTLE sheep and hogs. Two schools are
taught in this neighborhood every summer
and fall, and community is pleasant and
social Let those seeking homes come this
way. Yours,


WAKE UP.
Year: 1869

PR1NARrEs.-Th Union primary election
takes place on Saturday, July 10th. and
Union men in every precinct should make II
a point to attend the polls and endeavor to
select the very best men to represent them in
the County Convention to be held in Shasta
on the 10Th. Let the election be conducted
openly and fairly and the voice of the people
prevail We want no "put up" delegations
IN our Convention
Year: 1869

Coon 'FIsHING-Fred Bowers visited
Barnes Ranch on the North Fork of Cotton
wood one day this week and caught one hun
and four O'Clock in the afternoon. If any
one thinks this statement is exaggerated We
refer them to Dr. Shurtleff who saw the fish.
Barnes Ranch, formerly owned by Post &
Chapman. is sbuttwenty-twom miles from Shasta
and is delightful place for Summer rusti-
eating Our thanks are due to Fred for his
present of one dozen of the aforesaid trout
Year: 1869

A widow in Onondaga county, n. Y,
recently cut out her own daughter in the
good graces of her lover, and married him
herself. To obtain revenge for this unmoth.
erIy trick, the daughter set her cap at the
Young mans rich father of whom he was the
only heir, to the infinite annoyance of her
step children.
Year: 1869

The Democratic County Convention met
on the 25th and nominated full ticket with
the exception of District Attorney and Sur
veyor. We are informed that widespread
dissatisfaction exists among Democrats on
account of the manner in which the CJnven-
ton was conducted, and in regard to some
Of the nominations. As our information is
derived from Democrats themselves, we pre-
sumo oar authority will not be ques
toned and as it is not our funeral, we have
no motive to misrepresent facts. Dissatis-
fed Democrats make the following objec-
tions First, that the party machinery has
been monopolized by few men who run it
as a close corporation, and with view to
benefit themselves exclusively. Second, that
no matter how much members of the party
outside of this alleged corporation may
have sacrificed for the maintenance of DEM
ocratic principles in times of past adversely
their claims are now ignored and set aside
by the policy" trimmers, who have usurped
the management of the party without -EaFT
rant or legitimate authority Third, that
the Democratic precincts were not justly
treated, inasmuch as FIVE out of the seven
men on the ticket are residents of Shasta, a
strong Republican precinct; and that only
one nominee repre- ents precint that gives
a Democratic majority, and small one at
that. Fourth, that if the policy trimmers
who placed the ticket in the field, are allowed
to fortify and strengthen themselves with
the Offices of the county, they will gain such
firm hold on the party organization as to
enable them to control its policy and dictate
its future nominations according to their
snvereign Measure.
Year: 1869

Memphis is this season, Tor the hrst
time, IN the enjoyment of a direct trade
in cotton with England. There is cot
ton firm in that city that is almost ex-
clusively engaged in buying cotton for
Manchester spinners, which cotton Is
shipped directly to them by way OF
Liverpool. One day last week the agent
of the Great Western Express line ship
ped one hundred bales OF this cotton
direct for Liverpool. Memphis is on
the high tide of success. This is a
movement in the trade of that great
staple worthy of note, not only by the
seaboard cities of the North that have
heretofore enjoyed the advantage of the
export of cotton, but of the carrying
companies extending from the Atlantic
seaboard to the interior.
Year: 1869

ROMANCE IN MINsTRELsY-Wh would ev-
er imagine that any romance could be found
attached to the profession of minstrely. or that
among the disciples of burnt cork such a
thing as sentiment was ever heard Of Yet
even from them romantic story may be ex-
tracted. Our readers are. many Of them, ac-
quainted with the minstrel troupe of Duprez
& Benedict and it is of the latter gentlemen
that the following story is told:


His father was we'll know New York mer-
chant, who died when the Oldest son was If
teen years old. The property left by the
father the boy termed over to his mother and
sisters, and determined to strike out for him
self. AT seventeen years of age he entered a
law Office, and at twenty-one he completed
his studies, and was pronounced young law
yer with bright future before him. About
this time the young lawyer fell in love with
the daughter Of a wealthy New York mer-
chant, and the love being reciprocated, he
asked him for his daughters hand. Pa was
indignant and 10 forever kill the young law
yers ambition, he told him that when he had
SJO, 900 in cash, his own, be might ask for
the young ladies hand with a hope of success


This was all very nice, but to young lawyer
just putting up his shipgle, $4,000 was a
great deal of money; at least the young law
yer thought so as he figured up how many
briefs he must have to make up that amount
The result of his deliberations was the con-
illusions that if he waited to make this sum
at the bar he could 90 so, but by the time he
had dene 1t, he would be SO old that the ro-
nance of love would be all goue For long
ten days the young lawyer bemoaned his fate,
and then after obtaining promise from the
young lady that she would wait, he disappear
ed from New York. In early life the young
lawyer had quick wit, and one day. meeting
negro minstrel manager named Duprez.
the latter told him he had talent that would
make him $4,000 in FIVE years. In the
young lawyers frame of mind it did not take
long to convince him. and, dropping Coke
and Blackstone, he took to burnt cork, un-
der tie assumed name of Lew Benedict For
time the new business was harder than the
young lawyer bargained for, but he made
money so fast that his preiudces was SOON
overcome. At the end of tho first year he
had laid up $1,000. at the end of the second
year SIC, 900, and now it is said that he has
nearly reached his figure of $50. 900 in bonds.
All the time he has been in the burnt cork
trade. he has improved his spare moments by
the study Of law books and in another year
he will 90 back to New York with S5o, 900 in
his pocket, to oclaim the hand of her be so fond
ly loves. and who has been so devoted to
him, and at the same time again embark in
the practice of law.
Year: 1869

81 wish Ihad your head" said lady one
day to a gentleman who had solved her a
knotty point. And l wish / had your
heart" was the reply. well" said she.
''since your head aud my heart can agree. l
do not see why they do not go into partner
ship, and they did. -sgsn
Year: 1869

Both branches of the New Hampshire
Legislature have passed q bill making it un-
lawful for fret cousins to marry In order
not to break up any matrimonial engage
ments of that kind that might now be exist
ing, the act will not be in force until six
months after its passage. q
Year: 1869

We have several times shown the yaue OF sea-
weed fertilizer: and seldom a day that some one
does net sound its praises. And now When the late
gales have torn much Of il from its parent beds is
excellent time to gather it. The usual way o1
getting t-a torkful here and there's somcw hat
slow and tedious IN many places where the sur
face admits of it, the hurscl,kc is used in the same
way as raking hay with great adyantage-onc man
gathering it as fast rs ten by The hand method
This is worth making note of by persons who
have the places suitable for rnking.
Year: 1869

AN UNFORTUNATE DISTURBANCE lNvoL-
WING THE CHIEF OF PoLICE.-It is with
much regret that We record an occurrence
at the Old Market Hall on Friday evening
in which the Chief of Police of Richmond
took prominent part. Our high regard
for Major Poe makes it especially painful,
inasmuch as the affair was 80 insignificant
except for the fact that an officer of the
peace was concerned. We give briefly the
facts in the case:


At about 9 o'clock on Friday evening
Major Poe went to the Old Market Hall,
where Radical meeting was being held.
That he was not himself, no one will deny.
He took his place upon the steps leading to
the hall, after clearing the entrance thereto.
He had not been there long before c. ".
Butts, prominent some time since IN Radl-
cal politics, walked in. AS he reached the
door, Msjor Poe told him that ne could not
20 in. Butts asked if it was net public
meeting, to which the reply was given that
it was none of his business. Some parley
ensued, and Major Poe struck Butts. The
latter made a motion as though to seize his
pistol the former drew his, and Butts re-
treated.


Thus ended the affair over which so much
fuss has been raised.


The consequences are that Major Poe has
been relieved, and will be arraigned before
the Mayor this morning on charge OF as
saulting Butts.
Year: 1869

LECTURE To-N1GHT-RIp VAN WrNKLE.--
Colonel FIR. Farrar will deliver his popu-
lar lecture Grip Van Winkle") at Clay
street Methodist church, corner Clay and
Adams street, for the relief Of the debt
upon the church, this evening at o'clock.
A fine opportunity will thus be afforded to
enjoy an intellectual and humorous treat,
and help struggling congregation to meet
q heavy Indebtedness on their building.
Year: 1869

To BE CONTINUED. The feast held under
the auspices of the Dorcas Society Of the
Sidney Methodist church is announced to
be continued during the present week. The
ladies having the good work in charge have
provided frst-class entertainment, and one
eminently deserving Of patronage. There
is no charge for admission, the rule being
that ysu only pay for what you buy.
Year: 1869

\ MONTHLY MEETING of the Board of
Directors of the Male Orphan Society will
be held at the Dispatch office this after
noon at o'clock. It is requested that as
many Of the directors as possible will at
,anI
Year: 1869




From the New Orleans Bulletin, 5th.I


We understand that this distinguished
Federal soldier arrived in our city last
night. He is travelling for the benefit of
his health, and is expected to remain here
for some time. We are no admirer of
General Sherman. We concede to him
all the talents of successful soldier, and
consider him the only military genius
developed on tho Fedora! side during tho
last war. But, at the same time that his
military attainments aud literary abilities
command our respect, there is an indel-
lible stain upon his career that will ever
cause his name to be remembered by
Southern men as one connected with the
most diabolical acts of cruelty and op-
preston that people ever endured.


His march to the sea will 20 down
to history as one celebrated for its gran
deur of conception, boldness of execu-
iion, but barbarous in design and ter
rible in its effects. In vandalism and
wautonness it is without parallel in the
annals of history. The tears and sup
plicatious of lone and defenseless women
appealed to General Sherman in vain.
The suffering and wailing of young chill
dren fleeing from the flames that envel-
oped the dwellings of their absent soldier
fathers found no sympathy in the stony
heart of this officer. By bis orders the
fairest portion of our country was given
over to the soldiers for FIRE and destruc-
ton, rapine and plunder On all sides
his march gave evidence Of its blight
ing and inhumsn character, and every
living being along its line has deeply in
scribed upon his memory the name OF
General W. T. Sherman. He will live in
the memory of all the Southern people,
but will never share their honor, their
esteem and their gratitude as do his
brother officers, the brave, the generous
aud the magnanimous Hancock and
Rousseau. Soldiers in the same army,
battling for the same cause, opposed BY
the same people-yet hoy different the
warfare, how different the spirit We
who have felt the ferocious cruelty of the
one and the kindness of the other, know
how to appreciate and pay homage to
true moral greatness. With Butler and
Sheridan our people will class General
Sherman. But, with true Christian
spirit, we say, let the " dead past bury its
dead"
Year: 1869

house delighted with his success, briHg-
ing the information to Sergeant Cham
bers that he had found work at Holen-.
shades foundry at fifty cents per day.
When the days work was done, he had
the frankness to tell sthe cashier of the
concern that he had no money, accom-
panied with the request that be would
pay him for his work, as he wanted it TO
procure food, and it was given to him.
He told the Sergeant that, with his per-
mission, he would stop there until he
could earn money enough to get board.
ing hoase, as he didn't think it would be
proper to ask for board until he could
nay week in advance. The little fel-
low ia still at work at Holenshsde's
foundry, and has not only got boarding
house, but he has purchased some cloth
ing, and every Sunday can be seen at
Finley Chapel as cheerful as lark.


This is one of the characters of boys
who become millionaires in the future.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Year: 1869

We understand that this distinguished


Federal soldier arrived in our city last


night. He is travelling for the benefit oi


his health and is expected to remain here


for some time. We are no admirers OF


Gen. Sherman. We concede to him all


the talents Of a successful soldier and con-


slider him the only military genius develop
sd on the Federal side during the last war.


But at same time that his military attain


ments and literary abilities command our
respect, there is an inde'ihle stain spon
his career that will ever cause his name
to be remembered BY Southern men as
one connected with the most diabolical
acts Of cruelty and oppression that peo
pie ever endured.


His "march to the sea- will 90 down 10
history As one celebrated for its grandeur
OF conception, bo'dnsss Of execution. but
barbarous in design and terrible in its
effects. In vandalism and wontonness il
is without parallel in the annals of his
tory. The :ears and supp!ications of lone
and defence.ess woman appealed 70 Gen.
Sherman in vain. The suffering and vail
ing Of young children fleeing from the
flames that enveloped the dwellings Of
their absent soldier fathers found no sym
patty in the heart Of this officer. By his
orders the fairest portion Of our country
Was given over to the soldiers for fire and
destruction, rapine and pIunder. On all
ides his march gave evidence of its blight
ng and inhaman character, and every
living being along its line has deeply in
cribed upon his memory ths name Of Gen.
". T. Shermsn. He will live in the
memory Of all the Southern people, but
y wilt never share their honor, their;