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Year: 1865

as- The people in the vicinity Of Kansas
City have resolved on vigorous measures to
drive off the rebels who have threatened the
extension of the Pacific Railroad westward
from Warrensburg. The previous stories of
the outrages committed by the bushwhack-
ers Oh the .Workmen employed on the road
were considerably exaggerated.
Year: 1865

BD- The New York World says that the
|opinion is gaining ground that Europe win
not return to this market any large amount
of bonds, but, On the contrary, viii order
more. When the news Of the surrender Of
Lee and his army is received in Europe, the


demand for United States securities will be


Greater than ever
Year: 1865

aB Tie New York Herald says it does
not know what it win do with its war cor
respondents after peace is declared The
World thinks, in view Of the erratic produc-
tions of that band Of worthies, we would
suggest that a seasons hard study Of the
rudiments of the English language in OUT
public schools might prove beneficial
Year: 1865

ACTION ON RECoNsTR UCrION.-A New YORK
telegram of the 10th says:


The Tmes's Washington special says An
action took place here yesterday, affecting
the reconstruction movement in Richmond
and particularly that portion Of it proposing
a session of the rebel Legislature in Rich
mond in the very face Of the thousands of
real Union men over whom they have so
long held evil sway. Gems. Weitzel and
ton. Secretary Stanton does not approve
Of Shepley's order concerning the prayer in
the Episcopal Church, in reference to the
President. The assemblage of the Virginia
Legislature will be permitted only under
arrest for treason.
Year: 1865

as-The New York Times suggests that a
fortune might be made by an enterprising
company that should go TO South America
and prepare beef for the New York market
1t can be bought there at two cents pound,
and might be cured so as to make it mar
ketable commodity at the North.
Year: 1865

= INTERESTING EVENT CoMINa 0FF.-We
understand that, in consequence of the
probable occurrence during the summer of
an event which viii fill all loyal subjects
with JOY, her Royal Highness Princess Alice
Of Hesse, or the Princess Helena, will hold
drawing rooms for her Majesty during the
season, and thereby spare the fatigue to her
Royal Highness the Princess Of Wales, who
win only hold the next drawing room.
LOndOn Otrl
Year: 1865

The Provisional GOVERNOR The
appointment of the Hon. Benjamin f.
Perry as Provisional Governor of the
State, which we were inclined to antici-
pate in our leader of yesterday, is as
good one as could be made. We need
not repeat, in respect to him, the opin.
ions expressed already. We take for
granted that he will accept the station,
and proceed promptly to disembarrass
the country and put the machine of
State in good working condition as soon
aspossible. Our citizens unite with us
in the hope that we shall soon see him
in Columbia.- - Columbia Pheniir.
Year: 1865

A lady received verdict Of three thou
sand dollars in New York city on Monday
last against passenger railway company.
She was endeavoring to cross street at the
usual intersection, in slippery weather, and
fell down. Before she could arise a passen
ger railway car drawn by four horses, came
along, and ran over her, inAieting serious in.
iuries, Il was cause OF fast driving,and at a
place where caution ought 10 have been oh.
served, the intersection ofa street Accord
ing to the testimony the brakemen OF the car
was not at his post and the driver was una.
Bile 10 restrain the impetuosity of the horses
The Judge charged the jury that the plaintiff
must show that she had exercised ordinary
prudence in crossing. A person could moi
be allowed TO beedlsssly attempt to cross q
street in the face of danger, and then recover
from Railway Company in case Of failure
At the same time il must be shown that there
was due exercise Of caution on the part of the
seryants Of the Railway Company The iurJ
took all the crcumstances into consideration
aud the verdict named was rendered.
Year: 1865

A child speaking OF his homo to q friend was
asked, "where is your homer Looking with
loving eyes at bis mother, he replied, Where
mother isT Was ever question more truth.
fully or touohingly AnsweFed3
Year: 1865

THE PRANKs OF KIRBY SMITH.-We have had
several accounts of the bluster and assumed
"patriotism" of the rebel General Kirby Smith,
OF late. He has been issuing bombastic pro-
clamations, which even beat out the late JEFF
Davis, assuring his unfortunate soldiers that
the fate Of the confederacy depended upon
them; that foreign aid was about to be sent
them, and all such effete nonsense We have
been repeatedly informed for long time past
that this general was engaged in extensive
cotton speculations and other plundering
schemes for his personal advantage, out of
which no doubt he has made a great deal
of money. He refused TO assist the rebels
on this side of the Mississippi, but kept his
army carefully on the other side, where there
was something TO be done in the cotton way
We can understand now why he refuses to sur
render, and attempts to use his poor soldiers
and the army wagons at his disposal for the
cafe transportation of his cotton and other
plunder into Mexico. AS soon as he gets IL
all securely out of the United States he will
surrender. .It is, therefore, for Kirby Smith,
and not for the rebel States, that the deluded
Mississippi army remains in the field
Year: 1865

Advertisements for the WEEKLY HERALD must be handed
in before ten O'Clock every Wednesday evening It's cir
culation among the enterprising mechanics farmers
merchants manufacturers and gentlemen throughout the
country is Increasing very rapidly. Advertisements in
serted In the WEEKLY HERALD will thus be by large
portion or the active and energetic people Of the United
States
Year: 1865

TaE SAN FRANCISCO MiSsrRELs.--The second week Of
this admirable troupe opened last night Helers Hail.
Broadway with continued success. The OF many
Of the artists familiar TO from olden tmefor who
does not remember the comicses Of Billy Birch and the
humor Of Charley Backuss Mr.. wsmbod is vocalist Of
far than ordinary merit in his line The entertain.
ments upon The whole excellent fresh and amusing
Year: 1865

The PARK IN SUMMER DREss.-The Park
looks charming in its summer dress, and we
doubt if there is any season Of the year at
which it is more enjoyable than just now. The
freshness of the foliage is still untouched by the
fevered hand of the solstice, and its tints of
universal green unchanged by the breath Of
autumn. The swans, unloosed from their long
hybernation, are sailing as majestically upon
the lakes as If they had never resigned that
domain to youth, beauty and fashion on skates.
The birds are all "in excellent voice." as we
say Of the opera people, and give entire satis-
faction to the audience at their grand concert,
which begins at sunrise and ends at sunset.
And as for the rabbits, they have attained such
delightful condition Of domcsticity that the
visitor might imagine them part Of his own
household. In fact, the perfect quietude, the
excellent preservation of the flowers and
shrubs, the tameness of the animals, feathered
and four-footed, is evidence of the order and
good management observed in the Park We
presume that in a week or two the usual Satur-
day evening music will be resumed, and the
enjoyments of the summer season will be COM
plete.
Year: 1865

residence about the last of this month.
And here We leave him in his new home
that is to be, secluded and shaded and
hedged about by imposing moua,ains, and
miles away from railroads, and with never
a longing thought, doubtless, for the great
outer world and the moro en.icing and
splendid prizes.
Year: 1865

HoEsr RADIsH Nearly every one likes
horse radj.h, and purchase if they do not
raise it, 1t is " holesome and especially de-
sirable in the spring and autumn. There is
not a garden where the soil is deep and rich
in which it cannot be raised without the
least difficulty. Take fresh stalk and di,
vide lengthwise into half dozen pieces or
more, according to its size, each piece hay-
ing small portion Of the crown, and plant
it in the garden, the crown or top being set
two inches below the surface, ana in A year
if there are cuttings enough set, a supply
will be yielded sufficient for family. The
bud Or stock will require no other attention
than to keep it clear OF grass and weeds.
Year: 1865

CROWDED oUr.-Several local itoms and
much other interesting matter are crowded
out of our paper this afternoon by the report
of the Harris murder trial. Tomorrow we
shall breathe more freely,
Year: 1865

PoIrTENEss.-Our friends ofthe Pacifcator
have the following reminder in their last issue:
Politeness is never out Of place. It is accept
able and commendable everywhere. But more
particularly should it be observed in the house
Of God A stranger visiting church should
always be kindly invited to a seat, and not be
permitted to walk through the church hunting
for one, nor left standing at the door during the
service. And when the mi1ister goes in the
pulpit to preach, it is great want Of courtesy,
to say the least of it, to be Jumping up and
running out. It is insulting to the Priest, and
disturbing to the congregation.


We do not intend these suggestions for any
body or any church in particular; but otter
'then in the kindliest spirit to all our readers,
believing that one and all will agree with US
in what We have said


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Religious education is, the cheapest defence
Of nations. 49,
Year: 1865

BABY N THE SUSBEAM.-A baby not old
enough to speak or walk was creeping on the
floor By-and-by bright ray of sunlight fell
upon the carpet She looked at it, aud crept
ali around It, with the greatest curiosity in her
sweet face and then putting down her lips,
she kissed it. Now, was not that beautiful?
This little sunbeam lighted up joy in her baby
heart, and she expressed that JOY with sweet
kiss.
Year: 1865

How TO SAVE BuTTER.-ln these times OF
necessity, when butter is. from fTe to ten
dollars per pound, any method by which we
can economise in it's use ought toS meet with
consideration The Petersburg Express men
tons plan which has already been adopted
in some portions of North Carolina. That
journal says: - =.
1t is the custom of nine out Of ten people to
bite their bread with the buttered side Gf'.
As the tongue is the organ of taste, and as
butter is spread upon the bread to impars !"
pleasant taste to it, The true way to ,eat Is
with the buttered side next the tongue. In
this manner a thin layer ofbutter will serve
the purpose of and render the bread as pata-
table as though it were spread with a double
coating. This practice, we understand has
been partially adopted among the economical
in North Carolina, and originated with Qua
kers out there. 1t is said to be an excellent
recipe, especially when cold bread is eaten,
and saves from one.half to t%o-thifds Of rho
butter usually consumed.
Year: 1865

How Do Folks LIVE ?-Tbat is the question
which now puzzles more than Hamlet ever
dreamed of when he gave utterauce to, his
celebrated souliloquy-"to be or not to be.


The hotels in our city charge fifty dollars
per day for board, a price by no means higher
than that demanded at other hotels in the
Confederscy, and if poor Confederate soldier
wants single meal the price is fifteen dollars
Just four dollars more than his months pay.
Everything man has to eat o. drink costs
fabulous price, and yet the services of the
mechanic or laborer in no way corresponds
with the amount he receives for those services
Most of them lead the life Of a dog from one
weeks end to another andit seems almost a
miracle that they can earn enough to liEs upon.
There are some people in the community who
are making rapid fortunes who before the war
were for the most part insolyent. Like the
lilies of the field they toll not neither do they
spin, yet Solomon in all. his glory was not
arrayed like one of these?"


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Year: 1865

The Montreal Witness says Of the act
prohibiting the importation of cattle into
the United States, on accoont Of the Wind
erpest, that "the effect on Canada will be
practically very little, ipasmuch as we
have, according to all accounts, sold too
large proportion of our cattle already.
In fact, the fear of losing Reciprocity,
and the high prices last autumn, made
Canada sell nearly all her disposable grain
before the recent fall in prices took place,
and more than all her disposable cattle be-
fore this prohibitory act. We presume,
therefore, that Canada would be more
likely to import than export cattle"
Year: 1865

The Mobile Register of the 18th inst,
in an article on the government cotton
agency system of the South, pronounces
that institution a totalfailure, great pub
lie, private, commercial and social misfor-
tune and source of the hugest robbery
and corruption. 1t says that the agents
seize all the cotton in private hands they
can find, on charge of its having belonged
to the rebel government, and then, as q
general thing, appropriate it to their own
emolument, and that from this example
the planters and other citizens have also
been led extensively into the cotton steal
ing business. The paper also asserts that
of the one hundred and twenty thousand
bales of rebel government cotton surren-
dered by General Dick Taylor to General
Candy, scarcely ten thousand bales have
been or ever will be received by the
national government, the remainder hav-
ing been stolen.
Year: 1865

An Eastern editor says that man in
New York got himself into trouble by
marrying two wives A Western editor
replies by assuring his cotemporary that
good many men had done the same
thing by marrying one. A Northern
editor retorts that quite number OF b Is
acouaintanccs found trouble enough by
barely promising TO marry. without GO
ing any further A Southern editor says
that a friend Of his was bothered enough
when simply found in company with
another mans wife.
Year: 1865

A GENTLEMAN who has travelled over
large portions of New Hampshire and
Maine within the past week says that
crops look beautifully and that there Is
hardly an exception to the promise OF
unusual abundance. In c0nversing with
intelligent farmers he found them to
agree in estimating the produce of hay
to be about one-third over fair average
crop
Year: 1865

MINING MATTERs.-We hear Of active prepara-
ratons for the mining season in every portion of
the county, and much intelligence which we have
not room to print this week. At Hay Fork un-
usual activity prevails. Francis Burk are push
ing their ditch to completion with all possible ac-
tivity. When finished it will open rich diggngs
for large number of men. Mr.. Francis showed
us a two ounce specimen the other day, and men
toned having taken 500 from one of his claims
in single week. Miners are gathering in on
the lower river their being some forty or fifty
in the vicinity of Cedar Flat already. The popu-
lation of the county is increasing, and the signs
generally cheering.
Year: 1865

PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY We had call
this week from J. J. Thomson, travelling agent
Of the above company, who is on business trip
through the northern counties and Oregon We
are glad to learn from Mr.. Thomson that the Pa
cifc has taken the lead of all other companies
represented on this coast, tor the reason that 1t
is a home institution, and founded on a most
trustworthy and permanent basis. Thomson is
an old hand at the business, and we doubt
whether the company could obtain a more fit or
nopular travelling representative.
Year: 1865

ANOTHER CAVE DISCOVERED AT Hay FORK
Amos H. Marshal, Esq, has given US ponderous
stalactite taken from the roof of L cave recently
discovered in the Hay Fork canyon by Mr.. Burke.
The cave was visited by the late hunting party
from Douglas City, who brought great number
of specimens away The cave is easy of access,
but requires the aid of torches to be seen to ad-
vantage The roof is completely loaded with
crystalline formations of every shape, while the
floor is a mixture of heavy rocks and stalagmite.
il is described as being well worth a visit.
Year: 1865

FIRST REMIrrAycE.-We understand that the
Weaverville Circle of the Fenian Brotherhood
have remitted to their State Treasurer, through
Greenhood Newbauer, Six Hundred Dollars,
the first installment of the collection made
among the friends of Irish independence, in aid
of the final call of the brotherhood
Year: 1865

Pacific BREwERY.-We invite attention to the
business card of Lorenz Hagleman which ap-
pears to-day. They have made % change of
base from the Bavaria to the Pacific Brewery
building on Main street, where they intend to
punctually fill all orders for articles of their
manufacture, and to merit the patronage of the
Trinity public
Year: 1865

81 County W'arrssfs and Grses5seks taken at
their ruling value In payment for subscriptions to this
paper To soldiers in the Government service the JOURNAL
will be furnished for Greenbacks at PAR
Year: 1865

SECRETARY SEwARD's sFAcE.-Secretary Seward
recently took off the complicated appliances of
steel and gutta percha which was used to hold
together his fractured jaw-bone, ana now wears
simple India rubber bandage on the outside of
the face. The gland in the cheek which was
severed by Payne's knife has not yet wholly re-
covered, and there is still much inflammation
about the wound. great scar on the right side
of his face still shows the desperate nature Of
the cut received from the assassin. 1t looks as
though the entire cheek had been taken ont and
replaced again. The mouth is also much dis
torted the right corner of it being drawn an inch
above its proper line 1t is said no former ac-
quaintance would recognize the venerable states
man., so much is his countenance changed by the
dreadful injuries
Year: 1865

He DESERVES Ir.-ln some of the San Fran
cisco townships the Office of Justice of the Peace
is a nice little incumbrance for any man-as lu-
crative, perhaps, as the position of Governor.
We are glad to notice that Alfred Barstow sue
ceeded in attaining that position in the I'd Town
ship at the late Judicial election. There can be
no question as to Barstow political proclivities
his gallant services as an officer of the Union
State Central Committee last year are too well
known and acknowledged throughout the State.
May multiply beyond precedent On his
docket.
Year: 1865

STAGE MATrERs.-Wm. P. Mayhem, Esq, Road
Agent between Oroville and this place, was here
on Tuesday. He informs us that the sale of the
Oregon line went into effect on the first of the
present month. Whether the managers pro-
pose change of of company has not
transpired. The line between Wcaverville aud
Shasta is the only one in the State owned by the
old company now, and it is their intention to
dispose of it at the first opportunity. Nothing
would please better than to it pass into
the hands Of the present worthy and accommo-
dating driver-Charley Coombs, If the McLane
company desire to secure the services of trusty
and popular road agent they will retain Mr.. May
hew in his present position
Year: 1865




The Des Moins Register talks thus
truthfnlly to the citizens Of that place
and what is true of that place is true
of every other town wherein . press
is located


We know, and you ought to know,
that the truthful representations which
have been made by the local newspa.
pers. of the advantages of the Capital,
have brought labor, money, and pop
ulation to this part of the world. You
are making money out of the facilities
which have been afforded to you by the
local press. The newspaper has made
you what you are. 1t has filled your
pockets with grecnbacks. 1t has built
q cosy residence for you. Ithas given
you business and prosperity. 1t has
helped to sell your corner lots at as
tonishing figures. In every conceiv-
able way it has contributed to your for
tunes. Are you an appreciative man ?
When you have glanced over the col
ums of your paper, has it ever occurred
to you that the sheet which you hold
before your eye day after day, has been
ministering to your happiness, contri-
butinng to your wealth, aud adding TO
your importance and influence Yet
some Of you grumble at the little pit
tance which you pay ont weekly for
your paper. You think you can't af
ford it. You petulaptly say, once in a
while, that the paper is of no account
and you wish that there was no such
thing as a newspaper in the world.
We hate to call names. We desire
to speak to you respectfully. We like
to talk to you in spirit of Christian
amiability; but permit us to say here
and now, that every time you curse the
bridge which carries you over safely,
you prove your ingratitude and folly.
Year: 1865

The old Independence Hall bell was rang
BY order of the Mayor. The fremen
turned out under the impression of sn
alarm of fire, and then formed a procession
and passed through the streets firing
salute and blowing their steam whistles.
The procession was an hour passing given
point. The Board of Brokers adjourned
with cheers, and business is at stand still.
Year: 1865

BE IL enacted by the Senate and House of Repre-
sentaUes Of the United States ofAmericG in Congress
assembled That it shall be lawful for the Judge of
any district court of the United SIaies hold special
session OF said court at any time. whether in term
vacation tor The trial of minor offences against the
laws oil The United States as hereinafter provided.


Sec. 4. And be II further enacted, That whenever
complaint shall be made against any MASTER officer
mariner of any ship or vessel belonging, whole in
part To any citizen citizens OF the United States Of
the commission Of any Offence not capital or otherwise
Infamous, against any law of The United States made
tor The protection Of persons property engaged in
commerce or navigation II shall be the duty OF the dis
rct attorney to investigate the same, and the general
nature thereOt and II In his opinion the such
should be snmmary tried under the provisions of this
act he shall report the same TO the district judge and
the Judge shall forthwith, or the ordinary
business of the court will permit, proceed try the
cause and for that purpose may necessary hold spe
cIal session of the court


Sec 5. And be Il further enacted That at such trial
it shall not be necessary that the accused shall have
been previously indicted but statement of plant
verified by oath in writing shall be presented 10 the
court setting out the offence in such manner clear
ly 10 apprze the accused OF the character of the Of
fence complained of, and TO enable him to the
| complaint And the said complaint statement shall
he read to the accused, who may plead to answer
the some, or make counter statement.


Sec d. And be 1t further enacted That the said trial
shall theTeupon he proceeded with summary manner
and the case 81 all be decided by the court unless
the Time iOf pleading answering the accused shall
demand jury, in which case the trial shall be upon
! the complaint and plea OF not guilty.


Sec. s. Andbe it further enacted, That it shall not
be lawful for the court any person cOnvic
ted on such trial to any greater punishment than i'm
prsonment IN JAIL tor one year, or TO fine exceeding


five hundred dollars both in its discretion those
where the laws of the United States authorize
such imprisonment and fine.


Sec. 6. And be it further enacted, That it shall be
lawful for the to allow the district attorney
amend his statement complaint at any stage ofthe
proceedings. before verdict if, in the opinion OF the
court, such amendment will work no injustice TO the
accused and if appear TO the that the
is unprepared to meet the charge as amended, anC
that an adjournment Ofthe cause will promote the end
Oijustice such adjournment shall be made until fu
ture day, to be fixed by the court


Sec. Z. And be it further enacted. That, at sucl
trial. if by jury, the United States and the accused
shall each be entitled to three perempory challenges
Challenges for in such cases. shall be tried b.
! the court without the all Of triers.


Approved, June IL 1864.