smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1863




EDS STATESMAN Sir, being on a visit in
your town at this tire. hear all kind of specu-
lations in regard to Grand Ronde valley, and
being a resident of that valley, it Of course attracts
my attention somewhat. 1t is said that a man
could mire a saddle blanket anywhere That it is
so dry that nothing could be raised there /;
that there was nothing sown or planted there
as yet; that everything was up and growing ne,
until one night last week. when there was a hard
frost, killing all the vegetation Of the valley that
it was useless for any person to go there the
claims were all taken up and that everybody
was leaving the valley and that man could
go there and take his choice of all the claims in
the vallty, with good house on it,, and crop
already planted.


In an wer to all Of these assertions permit me
to say, as one that knows, that there is not
sy liable ftruth in it. Our valley is neither to
wet nor too dry; our crops are all planted and
crossing fine, though not altogether so early as
they are here one reason for this is that the land
all had to be broke this spring for the first time
while yours had not. But, notwithstanding all
this, we have planted auout 250 acres Of potatoes
250 acres of corn 200 acres of onions, 5000 acres
of oats, 5000 acres Of barley 1000 acres of wheat
besides large amount of lurn ps and other small
seeds. We have had no frost for over two weeRs,
(unless it has oeen since left there on last
Thursday and nothing was hurt then, except
some vines that were very tender, and | am
informed that about that time there was frost here
to the same effect. There are about 2000 in
habitants in our valley, and about 200 in the town
of La Grande, which is the only town in the
valley La Grande is beautiful place, has four
stores, two smith shops, one hotel and another
one to open in a few days. one meat market one
dairy. and one doctor. We have good school.
consisting of about thirty scholars. We also
have Sabbath school and preaching every Sab
bath. As my company is ready to start back to
Grand Ronde close for the present


Yours, NJ BAKER.
Year: 1863

to the late Union Convention at Vancouver, per-
nit me TO say word in your columns. l was
urged to permit my name to go before the con-
venton in view of the unfortunate feeling of
estrangement existing between different portions
of our Territory. l never expected the noml-
nation if the Convention should consider that the
vote in the Territory could harmonic on some
other name. The Convention thought so, and
doubtless has acted wisely. l know Mr.. Raynor
he is loyal, honest, and able, and l accept his
nomination with entire satisfaction, as l should
have done the nomination of some other of the
worthy names before the Convention-gratfed
rather than disappointed in the reflection that the
Union army has within its ranks others more
worthy than ]. j. E. WYcHE-
Year: 1863

CARD-To the q Ctjzens # WGiIG WaLla County


1t has been the usual custom for aspirants to oce to
claim that they have been urgently solicited to come
before the public. shall make 70 such claim, but for
the sake of change, urgently solicit the votes Of the
people own that want the Office, and want it for
this reason: that from long suffering have become
physically disabled from from tollowng any ac-
tive or laborious pursuit and have necessarily been
compelled to seek some means tor a livelihood that
does not require great physical eXertion. The Office
of County Auditor as l lieve, will furnish such
means and if the people will bestlw it upon me !
shall be under the most grateful Obligations and shall
use every effort 70 honor the trust. j. j. kECToR.
Year: 1863

READ the Eastern news in another part
of our paper We have no room for COM
ments, and will simply say that the opera
tions in the vicinity Of Vicksburg are fully
up to what we expected from the brave
troops Of the southwest Everything is
favorable to the early occupation of that
stronghold by the Unionists.
Year: 1863

OwISG to a turkey dinner which happened to
be on Thanksgiving day this year, We are
somewhat delayed with the present issue of our
paper. Having devoted several able-b bodied
relatives TO the war, aud standing in readiness
to go ourself, when compelled to by a draft, or
pay three hundred dollars in greenbacks if we
cannot claim the benefit of exemption, we
could not be SO devoid of patriotism as 70 de-
cline an invitation TO Thanksgiving dHner.
ave are coming, Father Abraham, three
thousand turkes more y Do not consider this
an apology for anything lacking 10 our present
number. Owing TO press OF matter We have
no more room inside Gobble gently sweet
Abraham, along thy kinky way The fact is
we should have followed the universal custom,
and had 10 paper on Thanksgiving week !!
That would have placed our patriotism beyond
question. What we do furnish is therefore
extra, and the result of great labor and cx-
pense A plague take all these salads ard
jeys! Plain food is the best for man. Bright
water for met "Spoutng the battle cry Of
freedom
Year: 1863

In the decline Of life the loss of vital force cense
quent upon physical decay can only be safely snp-
piled by some yvifying preparation which recruits
the strength and spirits without entailing the ex-
hanstion which Is always the final effect of ordinary
stimulants We tender to the aged
Year: 1863

rs hereby given that the Undersigned will after
Il the expiration of thirty days publication of
this notice, and as soon us the application can
be heard apply to the Board of Supervisors of
Placer county for license to keep Toll Bridge
at the crossing of Squaw Creek in Township No
g. said county, and maintain and keep up the
road leading from the Forks House 10 Squaw
Valley.


Todd's Valley, Aug 18th, 1863
Year: 1863

The amount of money found in letters at the
dead letter office during the last year was over
$80,0OO


The Visalia Delta says that the news from the
owens River mining country continues to be
cheering.
Year: 1863

The Dayton Empire severely censures Gen


for publication in which he speaks Of the bar
barities of slavery" These Copperheads are
thrown into spasms if word is spoken dspar-
agingly of the sum of all yillanies. Break
the Constitution and the Union, but spare
slavery. That is the spirit of the rebels in
arms and of their Copperhead syn,pathizers and
allies at the North ' N
Year: 1863




Mr. EDuoR-


For years the name Of Apache has been known
to Calfornians, New Mexicans and the inbabi
tants of the Northwestern Mexican States as the
synonym for treachery, cruelty, robbery and un-
conditional villainy, and so exclusive has been
their policy, that little or nothing is known of
their habits and manners in social Apachedom.--
Nearly five months intercourse with them have
served to slightly rend aside the vail and give me
glimpse Of their interior life, and If you will lend
me your hand shall endeavor to play As modeus
to your Cleophas while we explore tho recess,
The first subjects of Importance among them, as
among other peoples who desire to perpetuate their
blood and lineage are,


COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE. b
The dusky damsels ofths great savage family are
by no means deficient in that peculiar trait Of the
sex known as ecoquetry," and some Of them arc
as great adopts as the most triaing Of their pale
faced sisters. They understand perfectly how to
play off the artillery Of their attractions before the
eyes Of the admirng young buck, and do it with
as much anaiyete" and apparent absence Of do
sign as ifthey had regularly graduated at finish
ing off misses boarding school. On the Other
hand, the ipAamed savage affects an uneoncerr
and lofty disdain which he is far from feeling and
in this manner the affair goes on until he is forced
to surrender. His former forwardness and cbur
age ooze out from bis fingers ends and ho bo
comes bashful, silent and reserved, looking al
Year: 1863

with majority of the enemy, especially
with the North Carolina regiments and
those of Tennessee, that they would not
fight against the Union army, but when
the contest came on, lay down their arms.
believe that there was much secret re-
joicing on the part of those who surren-
dered, at the result. Some 2,225 prison
ers were taken, and on the morning of
the llth inst, were sent to Camp Chase.


Two months ago to-day the Seth were
mustered into service since then we
have seen much hardship and privation.
Sometimes we have been obliged to live
on half and even quarter rations. 1t is
exceedingly difficult for our government
to properly supply US in this far off, des-
titute and rough region of the world. At
presen, the Regiment is the worse for
wear, aud for the Fall we have had. But
with a few days rest on these most beau
tiful hills, and with the free use of the
most splendid water in the world, we
trust we shall recuperate. We, with 9th
ers, shall probably remain here for weeks
to come, to garrison the place. a a-


But lest | weary you | will close.


WEN.
Year: 1863

could have done so much as the bill in
question to have reinstated those States,
so far as they were concerned, I'm the I'm
ION as IL lros," and to have satisfied the
loyal people of the other rebel States of
the disposition of Congress, and the peo-
pie of the loyal States to aid them in
their restoration of the old Government.


As it now is, there is no State law in
either of those States, under which Con-
gregational elections can be held, nor any
law of Congress for that purpose. With
this evidence before him of VS. votes
and action upon the bill in question, what
sane man, partizan though he may be,
will have the boldness to pretend, that
Mr. V. tcas or IS in favor of the Union as
it was" Or what man of common sense
or common candor can for amoment doubt
that his purpose is and has bean to embar-
rass and defeat the restoration Of ''the
Union as it was" and to compel the -ac-
acknowledgement of what he and the rebels
call Confederate States. W.
Year: 1863

If, as Pugh and Cox say, the Emanci-
patton Proclamation establishes the fact
that 1.-The object of the war is to free the
niggers," then why did the Lincoln Ad-
ministration for nearly year after the
war commenced, return to their masters
all the fugitive darkies that came into
our lines, and then, in addition to that,
gave those traitor masters three months
time in which they could lay down their
arms, obey the Constitution they had
sworn to support, and keep their mig
gers,
Year: 1863

The Richmond correspondent Of the
Charleston Mercury makes mention of the
following incident in the life Fighting
Joe. Hooker" which is not very compli-
mentary to the valor of that distinguish
ed commander


A friend just from the army gives me
an item about lighting joe" which he
says is undoubtedly true. "FightingJoe."
was in the same class at West Point with
Major General Jubal Early. of Lees ar
my, and one day Jubal got mad with Joe
and kicked him out of his room, where
upon Fighting Joe' exclaimed, what
in the world are you doing that for?" and
went his way inthe most lamb-like man
ner. If he is this sort of a man he will
be brief morsel in the omnivorous
mouth Of Gen. Il. L. Lee. Yankee pa
pers say Fighting Joe" is going to take
an entirely new route, but they neglect
to mention that the route, like the one
Burnside chose, is a rebel suggestion
Lees spy system is marvellous. By April
we will hear from Joe's army.
Year: 1863

The Dubuque Herald, presents a lugu-
brious statement concerning the cost OF
the war; for the contemplation Of the
"far West" he says:


A million of dollars in gold will weigh
about two tons, l,550,000000 would
therefore weigh moro than 5000 TONS
A single ton is full load for wagon with
ono pair of horses placed in single line,
and following thirty-three feet to each
team, the number of teams necessary to
haul this amount of gold would occupy a
road of about nineteen miles in length
This is the amount OF solid gold that will
be necessary to pay the Indebtedness now
proposed to be authorized in addition to
that which we already owe. This is the
debt we shall sooner or later have to pay
in gold or its equivalent, with interest, or
else report TO repudiation.
Year: 1863

Important to Louisiana Soldiers.


Among the acts passed at the recent
extra session of the Louisiana Legislature,
was the following;


can act TO appropriate fifty dollars and
eighty acres of land to every soldier from
this State in the State or Confederate
serviceD
Year: 1863

SrANFoRD.-It is generally conceded that this
gentleman has made the best Governor California
ever had. His election was the first Republican
triumph this coast, and it is gratifying to
know that he retrcs from the Office he so worthi-
ly filled with the respect and confidence of the
people. Although the party which placed him
in power does not now virtually exist, we believe
he would have been reelected by a larger major
ity than the present Governor received had he
been the opponent of John G. Downey in the
last canvas. The duties of Governor were we'll
performed, and he bears with him the we'll
earned plauditS of those who elevated him to
power. Gov. Stanfords retiring message was
an able document, and contained many recon-
mendations which it would be well for his sue
cesor and the assembled lawmakers to give ear
to. Not being able to give his message in full
last week we take occasion to present some ex-
tracts therefrom in the present number. The
kindly tribute he pays in the following to the
country's dead on the battle-felds of the year
now drawing to II close, should be read and per-
petuated:


"To nation of which we are part, the
months that have passed since our last annual
gathering have been months Of over-changing
but never-ceasng interest. Thousands and tens
of thousands who entered upon the year with
high hopes and eXpectations-who engaged them
selves with loyal hearts in a nation's struggle for
II nations life-are now, as the waning days her
aid the closing of its scenes, lying beneath the
honored turf of many well fought battlefield
and their heroic names, hallowed rs they are by
the mourniul associations of their own bcrcavcd
homes, will be held forever glorious in the esti-
nation of our country, for the very existence of
which they offered themselves rs voluntary sac
rifce.


While, then, we are congratulatng ourselves
upon the national successes of the past year, and
the undertaking advance of our armies and arms
while we engage in thankful recolections over
the victories we have obtained, and the territory
we have comprehensive in our rejoicing we
pay just tribute to the living heroes who repre-
sent our country strength, let us not forget the
sad memories that are due to the gallant dead of
eighteen hundred and sixty-three And let us
in all acts be so influenced as to be worthy
of the sacrifices made by the living and the dead,
who are the glory and honor of our country"


Elsewhere we publish that portion Of his mes
sage relating to the organized Militia Of the
State, which is worthy Of perusa.
Year: 1863

Coop IpgA.--I. n. lIoog, Secretary Of the State
Agricultural Society, by authority of that body,
has given notice to the publishers of the State
that if they will regularly forward copies of their
respective papers to his address, the file will be
faithfully preserved, and at the end of each
volume the Board will have the same bound and
placed in the Society's Library, for the perusal
Of those who may desire, and the benefit of those
who shall write the future history of this coast
We shall take pleasure in faithfully complying
with the request
Year: 1863

TRINITY JoURNAL.-This excellent Union paper
published at Weaycrvile, the material of which
was destroyed in the recent fire at that place
makes its appearance in a new daess throughout
in all its former fair proportions.-S Bee.
Year: 1863

VALUE OF AMUsEMENT.-The world must
be amused. 1t is entirely false reasoning
to suppose that any human being can de.
vote himself exclusively to labor Of any
description. 1t will not do. Rest will
not give him adequate relief He must
enjoy himself lie must laugh, sing,
dance, eat, drink, and be merry. He
must chat with his friends, exercise his
mind IN exciting gentle emotion, and his
body in agreeable demonstrations Of act
ivity. The constitution of the human
system demands this. 1t exacts variety
of inAunces and motion. 1t will not re-
main in health if it Cannot obtain that
variety. Too much merriment affects 1t
as injuriously as too much sadness too
much relaxation is as pernicious as none
at all. But, to the industrious tOiler, the
sunshine of the heart is just as indispens-
able as the material sunshine is to the
flowers; both soon pine away and die If
deprived of it.
Year: 1863

A Cute TRIcK.-A fashionably dressed
lady not long ago drove up in handsome
private carriage to a well-known lunatic
asylum, situated few miles from Paris,
and requested to see the proprietor. Her
wish being acceded to, she informed the
doctor that she desired to place her hns.
band under his care, to see if cruel ma
MIA under which he labored, namely, that
be had lost large number of jewels,
could not be removed. After some hesi-
tation the doctor consented, and the lady,
on receiving his assurance, drove directly
to the first jewelers. in Paris, and selected
jewelry to the value of several hundred
pounds. Requesting one of the shopmen
to go with her to procure the money for
the goods she had taken, she drove with
him to the Insane asylum, and on arriving
there she was shown into q room. The
lady then sought the doctor, told him of
the arrival Of her husband, and getting
into her carriage again, drove rapidly
away. The poor fellow, after waiting and
waiting, grew impatient and violently
rang the bell. The doctor made his ap-
pearance, and the young man, commenc.
ing eagerly to enquire after the lady and
his jewels, was forced into a straight jack
ct, the malady complained Of as the doc
tor imagined, making its appGasance.-
He was confined several days before the
lady'S ruse was discovered.
Year: 1863

The author Of the story that Secretary
Chase had turned Roman Catholic, IN or


der to make popularity with the people of
that church, has just set afloat another ru-


NOR about the same parsonage. The story


now is, that old Judge Taney has rendered
the resignation of his Office of Chief


Justice Of the United States, to take effect
January first-that the resignation is inthc


Presidents hands, and that Secretary


Chase has nlso rendered his resignation to
take effect at the same time; that the
> President will fill Taney's vacancy with


Secretary Chase, who will thus retire from


active political life to the dignity and quiet


Of Chief Justice Of the highest court in the
= Union We presume there is not particle
Of truth in the report Governor Chase
cannot he spared from the head. Of the
Treasury Department The public good
requires his services in that vastly impor-
tant position. BE has done great work
already, but he has more to do before he
las a right to ask to be relieved from his
post. His best efforts are required'to COM
plete his grand financial programme !; to
.1etirc and fund the floating debt when the
war ends; 70 perfect the system Of taxa
ton, 20 that the National credit shall be
: placed on a sure foundation, and q sinking
fund be provided for the ultimate payment
of the debt. >6ecctary Chase must stay


where he is until he puts lis greenbacks
on par with gold, and specie payments are
resumed ;suntil be has abolished theraven-
ous brood Of shinplaster shops that have so
long afflicted the country, and substituted
therefor q uniform system Of National


banks. When he has reared his financial
cdidee, put On the finishing touches, and
handed the keys Of the structure to Uncle
Sam, then, and not before, can he tender
his resignation and have it accepted He
is more important to his country as Secre-
ta1y Of the Treasury than lie would be.as
Cl1ef Justice of the Supreme Court,
Year: 1863

The following is letter addressed by the
Solicitor Of tho War Department to gentle
man in Boston, in reply to some inquiries for
information Us to the causes of tho cessation
In the exchange Of prisoners.
Year: 1863

boats that have gene before her. with many Of
their defects renedisd and sundry late improve
ments added. She is al new and built Of oak,
her walls are said 10 be f9HT feet thick, and
then this is said to be mailed with iron. Her
ram is Of the most formidable character. She
will carry four heavy guns. A good part Of her
machinery IS now on her, and IS soon as shs is
mailed she viii be ready for the service.
Year: 1863

to svow it be dsspondsnsy let them make the
most of it


Dependency Why, il more intense haired
and seorn Of towards, iercsr resolution to en-
pure all and dare sll, and perish to the last man
in the last hstness OF our country, rather tnsn
submit to an association upon any terms what
ever, With people 30 base and brutel-it 8
more profound adherence burned into the heart
and soul Of every Confederate more and more
deeplv every bour--s mora sacred rage against
them snd an their breed--if all this can be
called dsspondency, let thsm take comfort
We thank God that we are separate from such
8 peonle At last and forever.
Year: 1863

The following is an extract Of a New Or
leans letter in the Boston Commonwealth. The
writer takes a sensible view Of the General and
his policy:


"Wc believe that Gen. Banks is doing well
in his department. lie is giving the country
what II needs" military success" Next to
Rosrcrans, that rising star Of the Republic in
the West, he is doing more than any other man
to restore the confidence of the nation in the
power of the Government to deal with armed
treason and rebellion. He Is carrying the
eagles of the Republic where they should go.
In addition to his military works, he is charged
with the labor of solving the greatest social
problem of the aye.


"Thv civil war is but the sign and beginning
here Of a tremendous social and Industrial rgvo-
luton, probably the greatest the world ever
saw. People who own no property and have
no residence and connections lfurc, whose in
tcrcsts lie in another region, and whose ideas
and opinions How from system and from in-
stitutiuna alien to the habits of life and to the
wants Of this population, may ami must con-
dUnn the General from want of knowledge,
and the necessity Of their organization. Thai
docs not make the Generals action and policy
to he wrong, and the opinion of his critics
right. Let them thCOriZC as they may, the man,
the General 10 to be Judged by his iruite. We
prefer to wait aud sCU.'