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Year: 1865

WHERE Is THE LEAK?-We have been in .
formed of case which shows that leak
exists somewhere in the Postal Department
of this coast. A letter was mailed at So.
nora about month since containing S.
gold piece which has not been received yet
by the party in this city to whom it was adj
dressed. Some of our contemporaries have
mentioned similar one s. f. Bulletin.
Year: 1865

A Lincoln recruiting officer in Massachu-
sets told some white soldiers that one negro
recruit was worth two of them The SOL
diers knocked him down and beat him un.
merci'uly. The darkey recrui, did not take
the part Of the whipped officer, and prove
that he was worth two white men.
Year: 1865

Loss OF SHEEP.-The Express says: 1t is
stated that the sheep-herders in the foothills
OF Butte county have already lost heavily by
the late rains. One man has lost four thou,
sand head, and it is said that the general loss
is about thirty per cent
Year: 1865

Tho Captain Immediately deployed his men
ing the enemy to halt and form in line. Their
object was discovered immedately--that Of
an impctuous charge, for the purpose of cap
turing our ontire party. Our leader seeing
this, ordered us to charge forward two hum
dred yards, then mako sudden flank move
ment on the right into piece of woods, and
there endeavor to make our escape as best
we could. It was but the work of moment
and the work was executed at great dsad-
vantage. Three of our party were killed
outright, aud eleven captured. But the enc
my suffered equally heayy-frcen being re-
ported killed.


Many o. our boys fought with their guns,
using them by striking the enemy over their
hsads--being in such close quarters rs to have
no other alternative. They oil done well,
and deserve unhounded praise for the manner
they conducted themselves in tho conflict.


During the engagement while my horse was
attempting to clear n large log in the path,

he fell dashing inc to the ground, while II
dozen rebels rushed up to me and presenting
their guns nj my breast ordered me to sur
render did so and was conducted to the
rear by one msn. We had just passed over
little emincnce, and we're entirely hid from
view, when managed to get tbchind my guard
and seising his gun, struck him ablow ncrcss
the back Of his neck which stretched him
head.long on the ground started in run
for farmhouse, where fortunately found
Union man--who conducted me to place
OF safety in nm old clubhouse. His son had
been In the Federal army On the following
day, he pilolcd me out through tho country
about twenty miles to small stream called
Tiger river where | took my leave Of him
with many thanks for bis kind treatment
believing that was now safe.


Here met with another Federal soldier
who had escaped, aud We proceeded on to.
Year: 1865

Our Catholic neoplyts 1.-THE SEn] who
mistook an old woman's axe for the
cross, and took il up and carried it off,
is quite wrathy because we noticed his
publication Of list of Federal officers
who he declared were al Catholics. Hs
also indnlges in what bis Church de-
nominates q venal sin, and justi6able If
it aecomplishes its purpose, g glaring
unmitigated falsehood, when he says we
object to the publication. We did not
object to it, but simply expressed q curl
osItY we entertained as to his motive IN
publishing the list, aud saying they we're
all Catholics. If he had published the
roll and said nothing about their reli-
eious faith, we would very naturally
have supposed that he ~meant to give
publicity to their valor and loyalty, and
make them prominent for the admire
ton of the loyal and patriotic, and OBJ
iects OF contempt with those who de-
nounce our soldiers as "hirelings, cut
throats and thieves. But when be said
they were all Catholics it was obvious
that he meant more than this, and he
now admits the publication was made
to vindicate the loyalty of his Church.
Bot we submit that the unquestioned
loyalty of few members of that Church
affords no higher evidence that all are
loyal, than the positive dishonesty of one
member Of . church is proof that all
are dishonest, and we are free to confess
that we believe that robhiug widows OF
the means of preparing fuel is not q
Catholic virtue FinceHnes @azstte
Year: 1865

Il was signed by both those who had op-
posed the prosecution Of the war, and by
those who had most stoutly advocatedit,
but the idea was not the hateful perss-
eution of the negro, but the maintenance
of the white laborers. who, proOably, by
the introduction of negroes, would be
thrown out of employment, or be COM
PEELED to labor for wages insufficient for
the support Of their families.


This article also provided for the prose-
eution Of any one who should give en-
ploymsrt to negro, but more with an
eye to test the Law than punishment Of
its violators. In regard to the forcible
and lawless abduction Of the negro by
the two men, of which complaint is
made, critical investigation Of the fact
shows-1st, that the principal instigator
is neither a citizen of the township,
county or State; I'd, that the negro who
lives in Spencer county, was merely
quietly advised, with "an exhibition Of
ehiralry In the shape O reUolUers," to
return to his home, insomuch as his
presence might possibly involve him and
his employer in trouble. J


As the loyalty and even piety of this
township was called in question, de-
sire to say in regard to the former, that
I am told by . reliable gentleman that
in the beginning Of the war about one
hundred and thirty votes were cast here,
and that that number Of men have since
gone into the army; and to the latter,
in behalf of those who frequent the
classroom and exhort their erring
brethren" etc., that, since the produc-
ton of Mr.. Keith's remarkable docu-
ment, they have great reason to thank
God that they are not as (sOne) other
men," at least


We have aot jet arrived at that point
of philanthropy that we can conscien
tiously discharge our white laborers and
give employment to negroes in their
stead; and though We heartily deprs.
cate the idea of being behind other por'
tiOnS of the country in the advancement
of civilization and the arts, We shall
still cling to that old-fashioned prejudic'
that "a white man ia as good az ne
gro, provided he behaves himself .


JUSTICE.
Year: 1865

WewiIl manufacture all kind OF Tobacco 10
suit any trades that we may reesiye orders for.
We will assure the wholesale trade that we not
be undersold in the West. We have been en-
gagged In the Tobacco business for twenty years.
We are prepared to execute our work in the neat
est style and respectfully solicit ths attention
Of dealers to our Tobacco. -sst-s
Year: 1865

Our Richmond correspondent in yesterdays
issue of THE TRIBUNE gives US the facts in the
affair at Acquia Creek, as they have been estab-
lished By the investigation ordered by Gen. L.
M. Harris. They are well deserving the serious
attention Of all who have not yet fully re-
nounced the most fundamental principles oi
right and justice.


An alteration between white and black
laborer is deemed by whole set of white Ia
borers, 40 in number, oil Of them dis
charged Rebel soldiers sufficient cause for
seizing the negro without troubling them
selves in the least with an investigation
of the case. Having beaten him in the
most unmerciful manner. the negroes came to
the aid of their feilow-laborer, when cem'
pany Of Maryland Volunteers Is, without
difficulty, induced to aid the ex-Rebels by de-
molishing the dwellings Of the negroes. and
killing and wounding the inmates.


The case is entirely on level with the recent
outrage in Connecticut, and with hundreds OF
facts that are of almost daily occurrence, not
only in the States of the South, but even IN
those Of the North They all spring from one
source-hatred of the negro on the part OF the
ReLels in the South and their sympathzers in
the North. Being unable to keep them longer in
bondage they are trying to exterminate the
race. 1t is rarely that an organ in the Rebel
and the Democratic parties can be found suffi-
ciently Independent to condemn these gross and
most unjustifable Outrages to which the negroes
are subjected. 1t is all che more the duty OF
those who love justice and respect the laws, to
battle for equal protection to every inhabitsnt
Of the country-whatevcr may be his color.
Year: 1865

C.s. W. wishes us to tell him which party
in our State is responsible for our present Elect
i've Judiciary. We answer Neither The
Constitutional Convention of 154G, to which
we Are indebted (') for the present system, was
largely Democratic,' that it would be held
responsible according to current rule, Tor all
that was done thereby; but we consider the
rule erroneals and unfair, whore, as in the case
in hand, the great majority of both parties
unite in a particular course.


Decentralization was the ruling idea OF the
Convention Of 1siG and the ruin Of our present
Constitution. We were all intent On stripping
the State Government Of power and patronage;
and so gave the choice OF Police Justices to
the thieves and burglars who have their dens
about the Five Points and the Hook. In
structed by a sore yet salutary experience, We
shall probably be wiser when our next Conyen'
ton mects-as it will, we trust, in 1861.
Year: 1865

land crowded with wretched and degraded men,
the slaves Of superstition and the victims OF
despotic cruelty. 1t cannot surely be the pur'
pose of Divine Providence forever to leave great
sections of the globe unvisited by the light OF
human culture-great seas unvexed by the
keels OF commerce--great tracts Of land mere
jungle or unproductve morass. If that en-
lightenment which has already spread over
three quarters Of the globe is to reach the
fourth, it will be partly and principally through
tho heroic efforts of courageous and enduring
men, whoIare to be daunted By no difficulty,
arrested by no obstacle, and discouraged
by DO disappointment. Of that passion for
travel which is .he characteristic Of the age,
we may not see the immediate results. These
are reserved for the eyes Of the next age. But
there is that which we can see-the steady
perseverance,, the heroic endurance, the un'
finching purpose, of the traveller, who, whether
he braves the tortures of cold or Of heat starva-
ton OF pestilence, the danger of solitude or The
violence Of the savage, presses steadily forward
upon the march Of discovery, and creates new
fields Of human struggle and victory.
Year: 1865

STEALING A 800 BILL.-Mary Gilbert was
arrested Yesterday on charge Of stealing slo0 bill
from Mary Ann Dinan No. 3Vandewater's1 The
complainant alleges that she gave the Dill to the nc-
cused To ret changed WHO went To the store OF Caro-
Drechs No % Rose.st, who was unable to change the
bill She then put it in her pocket, took piece of
blank paDer from the counter. and len the store.
When asked for the money, the accused denied all
knowledge OF il. and pretended that Mrs Donan had
only given her the piece Of blank paper Justice Hogan
committed the accused for trial IN default Of bail
Year: 1865

WEsr SECOND SrRrEr.-At No. II, West
Second street, Mass 4 Mayer are prepared
to furnish all who may call with the most
elegantly fitting. and durable ready made
clothing to be found in the city.
Year: 1865

OSE REASON FOR MARRYING A bachlor
friend OF ours is about getting married for
20 other reas on than 10 have some one TO
take care OF him when he is i'll The irext-
ment he received al a fashionable boarding
house the last time he had The ague, has
cured him not only OF single life. but single
bedsleads and single mattresses. He order
ed, he says, the servants 10 bring him up
some Cruel on Monday morning but which
he never got ill Wednesday afternoon
During his whole confinement not single
soul visited him save The young gentleman
who cleaned the knives, and he came not
for the purpose OF consolation, but 10 inform
him tha; "Missus would be much obliged if
MIR. Skeesick would do his shaking on a
chair, so as not 10 get The beadstead apart"
This was The feather that broke Skeesick's
bachIorship. From that moment he resolv-
ed 20 connect his fortunes with piece of
dimiiy. Who can blame him? No one
who has ever passed through a confirmed
bronchitis in a fashionable boarding-house.


How TO Cool WATER.-As ;his season OF
the year, cool draushl OF water is luxury
which we may enjoy with little care. By
The following method. s'np.e and inexpen-
sive, water may be KEEP; almost as cold az
ice Let Jar, pitcher, or vessel used Tor
water, be surrounded by one or more folds
OF coarse cotton, 10 be constantly wet: the
evaporation of the water will carry off the
heat from The Inside, and reduce it TO low
Temperature. In Irda and other tropical
countries, where ice cannot be procSred,
This expedient is commou. Let every me.
chaaic and laborer have, al the place Of his
work, two pitchers thus provided, and with
lids or covers, one 10 contain fresh water
for the aporation, and he can always have
supply OF cold water in warm weather =
Any person may test this BY dipping I'm
ger in water, and holding il in the air on
warm day. Alter doing this three or four
times, be will find his finger uncomforably
COOL This plan will save the bill OF ice,
besides being more healthy. The free use
of ice water often produces deransemenl of
the internal organs, which, we conceive, 10
due 10 property OF tie water, independent
Year: 1865

CoRREcT SPEAKIHG-We would advise all
young people 10 acquire, in early life, the
habit OF correct speaking and writing, and to
abandon as early as possiole any use OF slang
words and phrases. The longer you live
the more dfticuli the acquiremen: OF correct
language will be; and il the golden age of
youth The proper season for the acquisi-
ton OF language, be passed in It's abuse,
the unfortunate victim. if neglected, is very
properly doomed 10 talk slang for life
Money is not necessary to procure this ed
ucation. Every man has it in his power
He has merely 10 use the language which
he reads, instead of the slang which he
hears; to form his taste from the bes, speak
ers and poets in the country;Io treasure up
choice phrase in his memory, and habituaie
himself 10 their use, avoiding at the same
tune the pedaEiic precision and bombas:
which show the weakness OF vain ambition,
rather than the polish OF an educated mind.
Year: 1865

A NOBLE AcT.-On Monday, as the
Fentonville express train coming east
was passing a point about one mile
east Of Birmingham, the engineer dis
covered child about two yearS Of age
standing on the track. Every exertion
was made to stop the train, but as It
was running down grade, it became
evident that it would be impossible to
stop in time to save the life ofthe child.
Mr.. Adams, the baggageman, ran out
on the engine and stood upon the COW
catcher until the locomotive reacted
the child, when he reached over and
threw it out Of the way, unharnied. 9
Year: 1865

we understand that the money YO-
ted by Parliament to make good that
stolen from ST. Adams, and given up
to the raiders, has been handed over
to the bank. This is scarcely carrying
out the statement made by the Gov
ernment when the subjecV was under
discussion in the House. When mem
bers then. inquired what was to be
done with the sum they were called on
to vote, they were assured that it was
not to be given UP Immediate sly: that
the decision of the Court WAS to be
awaited aud that it was only fair if
the men were to go back, that themon
ey should go back with. them. These
are pretty nearly, we think, the words
of the Atty. Gen. West, on the subject.


Well, it is true the Government


awaited the decision of the Court, but
that decision turns out somwhat diaer-
ciit from what they expected,--certain.
ly different from what they believed it
should be. The men are not TO be
sent back, at least as far as present
appearances are, concerned; but the
Judge on the contrary has decided that
the greenbacks they have appropriated
in SO gentle and polite manner from
the good people of st. Albans, are le-
gal prize of war, and consequently be.
long of right TO thoseto whom Mr..
Young pretends Lis allegiance is due,
Yet the Government, as soon as that
Judgement is pronounced, return the
money to the Banks. While we can
not help pointing out this inconsistency
IN their conduct, we cannot but appr-
owe of the course they have taken. We
believe that was the only just and pro-
per course, and we are glad that it has
been adopted, + = a os3ri agm,lnl


From the Montreal Herald
Year: 1865

The HANDS. ..-One of the most com
mon want of breeding, is sort of UNI
comfortable consciousness of tae hands,
an obvious ignorance of what to do with
them and a painful awkwardness in their
adjustment. The hands of Il gentleman
seem perfectly at home without being
occupied they are habituated to the
doico FIR aiente or if they spontaneous
ly move, it is attraotively. Some of
Queen Elizabeth's courtiers made play
ing with their sword-hilt an accomplish
ment, and the most effective weapon of
the Spanish coquette is .her fan.--
Strength IN the fingers is sure token
elemental aptitude. Whan Mutins burnt
his hand off before the eyes of his cap
tor, he gave the most indpbitable proof
we can imagine Of iortitude; and it was
natural that amid the ferocious bravery
of feudal times, bloody hand in the
center of an escatcheon should become
the badge of a barones of England.
Year: 1865

According t. the call Of the Democratic
State Central Committee. each Senatorial Dis
,rict is emitted to two delegates in the State
Convention TO be held on the 20rh proximo. IN
accordance with the custom heretofore pursued
in the Iath District, the Senatorial Committee
far the District have concluded to authorize the
Assembly Delegates Of the District to select
the Senatorial Delegates. This i done to save
the trouble and expense Of holdinga a Senatorial
Convention.
Year: 1865

You've LADlrs.-It scarcely admits of doubt
that the number Of young ladies is constantly
increasing who think happiness dependent
on freedom from responsibility and labor, and
wish to have nothing to do but read novels, or
give themselves to pleasure. A contemporary
says: ga


! "The number of idle, useless girls in all our
large cities seems to be steadily increasing
They lounge, or sleep thro' their mornings.
parade the streets during the afternoon, and
assemble In frivolous companies Of their own
and the other sex to pass away their evenings.
What store of uuhappness for themselves and
others are they laying up for the coming time,
when real duties and high responsibilities shall
be thoughtlessly assumed !! They are skilled
in no domestic duties, nay. they despise them
have no habits Of industry nor taste for the
useful. What will they be as wives and
mothers 7 Alas for the husbands aud children.
and alas for themselves ; Who can wonder ii
domestic unhappiness and domest,c ruin fol-
low :"
Year: 1865

Coz CALKlss, of the Madison (Wis)
Capitol, in warning his party against "Negro
Suffrage, Rock of Danger" in late leader
urging the impolicy Of pushing this element.
says: 81 efsss ..a E.. E'L.s


"A letter from leading Union man, who is
also an old Wing, Free-Soiler and Republican,
is before US. in which he says:


"Negro suffrage will be defeated by major.
ity of 20, 900 in the State. II the Union con.
vention adopts the issue there is danger that its
defeat will carry down the ticket ALSO"


Another prominent member of the former
republican party. and now Of the Union party,
in writing to US on business. says:


~ am glad to learn that there is a Union
paper at the Capital of our State, that does not
propose to read out Of the party many Of those
who have ever opposed slavery in every form
where it could be done legally, but who do not
believe that the white and black races can live
happily on terms Of political and social equal.
ity."


Language Of the same character is daily used
to US by returned officers and soldiers, who will
forswear allegiance to negro suffrage party, by
re fusing to vote for ticket nominated on that
issue. An Abolitionist of twenty years stand
ing, who was q Colonel Of one Of our regi
ments, ard brevetted for his gallant services
by his vehement expressions of opposition to
negro suffrage, called our attention and in
quiries to this subject, and il is our belief that
the feeling is SO strong against the measure
that the ticket would be in great danger on
which the vote for suffrage il marked. Let Us
avoid this rock Of PERIL uaafs.
Year: 1865

The Auburn IN. w. Advertiser, Secretary
Stewards home newspaper organ, says: ,..,s :,


"That the president is opposed in his policy
Of restoration by class Of men of which
Senator Sumner is their representative. We are
obliged to confess, but We believe the body of
unionists will go with the president on that
subject, and thus sustain him.. "A the demo.
Gratis cannot do any better, We hope they will
be wise enough to do the same, If they do,
they ought to come in and vote with US. !" az


The class of men of which Senator Sumner
is the representative comprises about two.thirds
Of the republican party. If, The remaining
third want to sustain the president, it has only
to read the resolutions Of recent democratic
state conventions to ascertain how it can best
do so.
Year: 1865

va Hope for the Afflicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DIR. J. C.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit add char.
to them where they are of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure Under the care of the skillfu
Doctor the sick and troubled divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street. San Francisco.
Year: 1865

special.-we would call the attention of our
readers to the Grover Baker Machines. Their
reputation is too well established for us to attempt
a word in their favor, but would advise any per-
sons wanting reliable Family Sewing Machine, to
investigate the merits of these before buying. "a
word to the wise is sufficient" OF
Year: 1865

The CAIRO TINES is the only paper ever published in
Illinois which had branch in New York and q place
upon file Of every respectable hotel within the city
The TINES has also authorized Agent in the city,
whose exact location win be announced in few days.


The position of Cairo located it is at the junction
of the two mighty rivers the Ohio and Mississippi and
the head of navigation during the winter season.
times of low water is believe, universally conceded
destined to be one Of most important commercial
points this continent. Indeed it may be set down
being the greatest natural gateway in the world equaned
only in natural advantages by the Ishmus Of Suez and
Panama. but in its surroundings SURPRISING either or
Fun 200, 600 people step from paIatial
steamers OF the rivers named upon levees
and corresponding amount of freight is yearly unoaded
here, and when the Railroads. projected surveyed
and which will be built within the two years. join the
Illinois Central Railroad, running North and the Mobile
Ohio Railroad running South, Cairo will, of necessity
become the great enrepot of the staples of the South
and the radating point from whence great East will
look for and receive its supplies.


Our agent and corresponding editor, A. B. SrILLMAN
will call upon the leading business of New York. in
person. and solicit advertising patronage. The TINES is
not political journal Its speciality is promulgate
commercial intelligence foster business and
disseminate the latest and fullest of the day. Upon
every incoming train of the Mobile Ohio Railroad it
meets the of the Southern merchant his way East
to purchase, andis supplied passengers by
Northward bound when they reach Columbus Kentucky
As advertising medium. therefore the intelligent
reader will readily realize the Importance of the TINES
And the fact of its being prominently and generally
circulated in the hotels of New York. renders it avail
able home medium through which the foreign merchant
his arrival in the city, the invitations of the
most enterprsng merchants call and examine their
goods.