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Year: 1860

NOVEL MARRIAGE.-A couple were married
by Justice Purdy yesterday, says the Detroit
Free Press, of the 26th ult., one of whom was
female, aged fifty-eight, and the other ver-
dant looking young man, of about eighteen.
He maintained and stuck to il, that he was
thirty-seven years old, and in order to make
up the deficiency, she brought her years down
10 forty-ive. The dodge did not work, and,
upon being informed that they must make
oaths to the facts, they declined, and reques-
ted to be united without any questioning. The
young fellow said he had no particular objec-
ton to telling his age, but the lady was cap
tious, and refused to divulge until she was in
formed that she must give up all hope of pos
sessing the youngster as a penalty. She said
he didn't amount to much as aman, but then
he would be handy to have around, and she
thought she might as we'll take him, as she
had more money than she knew what to do
with, and wanted somebody to spend it. The
bridegroom looked as if he might fulfil the
duty with little judicious training.
Year: 1860

The steamship Great Eastern is being rapid
ly prepared for her trial trip across the Allan
tic, and it is expected she will be completed
in the beginning of this month, so as to ac-
company the Prince of Wales in his visit to
our continent, in July. Her proprictors hav-
ing sent word to New York city that she would
come there if it were possible to get her into
the harbor, the Board of pilots have returned
an answer that they will navigate her right
straight up to e.Gotham,'' if she does not draw
more than 26 feet of water. 1t is believed the
sKnickerbockers' will yet see the sLeviathon.'
Year: 1860

/ firmly and conseiertiously believe
that there is no safety for the country,
no hope for the preservation of the
Union. except by faithful adherence
TO the doctrine of non-intervcntion by
Congress in the Territories.-Inter-
vention means disunion. There is no
difference in principle between North
ern and Southern intervention. The
one intervenes for slavery, each ap-
peals to the passions and prejudices OF
his own section against the peace Of
the whole country and the right of
self-government by the people Of the
territories, hence the doctrine of non
interyention must be maintained al all
hazards; but while can never sacrifice
the principle, ever to attain the Presi-
dency. l will cheerfully and joyfully
sacrifice myself to maintain the prin-
ciple.-D, ugios s Letter 10 Richardson.


The ultra men in each section de-
mand Congressional intervention with
the subject in the Territories. They
agree in respect to the power and du-
ty Of the Fedral Government to
control the question, and differ only
as to the mode of exercising the pow
er. Douglas Serenade Speech.
Year: 1860

A Drop OF INK-Think of Queens first
signature of death warrant, where tears
tried to blanch the fatal blackness of the
booming ink of traitors adhesion to a
deed of rebellion, written in gall; of forg
er's trembling imitation of another's writing,
where each letter took the shape of q gal
lows; of lovers passionate proposal, writ
ten in fire; of proud girls REFUSAL written
in ice; of mother dying expostulation with
her wayward son, written in the hearts
blood; of an indignant fathers disinheriting
curse on his first-born, black with the lost
color of the gray hairs which shall 60 down
in sorrow to the grave-think of these and
of all the other impassionate writings to
which every hour gives birth, and what
strangely potent, protean thing drop of ink
grows to be! All over the world it is dis
tilling at the behest of men. Here despair
ing prisoner is writing with a rusty nail his
dying confession of faith on his damp dun
geon wall. There an anxious lover is de-
eeiving all but his bride, with an ink which
she alone knows how to render visible. Be-
leagued soldiers in Indian forts are confding
to the perilous secrecy of rice water or in
noccnt milk, their own lives and the fortunes
of their country. Shlpwrecked sailors,
about to be engulphed in mid ocean, are
consigning to floating bottle the faint pen
Gil memorandum of the spot where they will
soon go swiftly down in the very jaws of
death. Everywhere happy pairs, dear hus-
bands and wives, affectionate brothers and
sisters, and all the busy world, are writing
to each other on endless topics, with what
ever paper comes to hand, whatever ink
The varied stream thus forever flowing is
the intellectual and emotional blood of the
world; and no one need visit Egypt, or sum-
mon an Egyptian magician, to show him all
the arts, all the joys and woes of men re-
fected from the mirror of a drop of ink


Macmi5lan's Magazine.
Year: 1860

Saleratus is pearl ASH saturated with
fxcd air, or ctrbonic acid gas, by placing
it in a shallow box about six inches deep,
perforated with holes made BY Il large
eimlet or small augcr and suspending the
box under the cover OF fermentlng vat
or cistern OF a distillery. as near the
wash as possible without danger of its
Ifthe fermentationis brisk, the
the alkali will be fully saturated in six
or eight days, which may be known by It's
altered appearance, smell or taste, crumb-
linz easily between the fingers.


This substance is getting into such gen.
era use in the eastern states, that most
Of tha eroeers and store keepers keep it
for sale. Good housc-keepers think it an
important article in domestic economy
Bread made with it, wet with milk, will
be very light in half an hour-and those
who use it with yeast, say that there Is
no danger Of ever hayinsa sour batch OF
bread. For all kinds OF cake it is highly
useful bat caution is requisite not to Use
to much--a little practice will ascertain
the quality.


In a ncw country ike this, where the
inhabitants live at distance from each
other, and are Liable to be called upon to
exercise their wontei hospitality at all
hours, an article that will enable them to
produce good bread in short time, must
be desirable.


\ MASSACHUSETTS TRAVELLER.
Year: 1860

each other. While they can't agree upon the
grinding of their respective axes, the Mussul-
man sword is cutting the throats of the Eastern
Christians. Russia was prompt enough to send
great army into Hungary to help a Christian
government against Christian people. but she
don't stir to help Christians against an infidel
government and France and England are Just
as cold, and slow, and selfish as Russia is. with
out having her excuse, for she has paid dearly
for seeking to place the Eastern Christians in a
position of safety, while they sided with the
Turks against her They are bound to do
something, for they endorsed the Sultans bond
to treat the Christians well, and should. falling
the promissor, make good the agreement. The
Turkish government can do nothing let its will
to do justice be never so good. Should it send
troops to Syria, either they would join the ma
tive fanatics, or they would have to fight the
whole population Of Asiatic Turkey, the most
savage horde of Mussulmans in the world. and
who will never cease to tyrrannize over the
Christians until they shall have been sent off
the soil, or into it, The work of protection
must be done by Christian countries. and the
end will be the partition of Turkey, which is lit
only to be cut up at a feast for Christian poten-
tates.-BOSton Trdceiier.
Year: 1860

Enclose the money address for Whist you Eshto
purchase name the Lottery il which you wish invested and
bethe you wish Whoes Halves or Quartsrs Kights
recent u which, send ordered ist NALL together
with the scheme. .
Inmediaey after the drawing Printed Drawing certified to
by the Commissioner will be sent, with Explanation


II Purchasers will please Trte Aer signatures plan and
give the NE Of their Post Once County and State


All communications strictly confidential


All prizes 1000 and UNDER raid mmedAtey after the
drawing. Other prizes at the usual time OF 40 days
Year: 1860

We have been requested by many citizens to
House this evening at four o'clock, for the pur-
pose of organizing two fire companies We hope
to see the meeting well attended as its object is
one in which all are interested. There are two
engines owned by the Corporation, and there is
plenty material in our town for two splendid com
panes. We would like very much to see them
formed
Year: 1860

FRANKLIN AND RosENTHAL.-It will be seen BY
referring to our advertising columns that these
suterprising merchants of our town, are Offering
large and varied stock of goods for sale at cost
for CASH. A great inducement is offered to those
who have the funds to invest. No doubt they
can be suited in every particular by calling on
franklin and Rosenthal.
Year: 1860

The steamer Roebuck passed this place Tues
day last on her upward trip, with fair freight
We do not know whether it is the intention of
Capt Dent to continue in the trade or not this
season, but presume he will as no set of officers
IRE more popular than those of the Roebuck, on
tie Yazoo, and, as heretofore, they are sure to
attract large share Of patronage.
Year: 1860

E1-The financial table we publish in
another column. Of the circulation and security
OF the Wisconsin Banks, ia one that should be
carefully preserved by every person interested
in western fnances
Year: 1860

" h'eh is free from all unpleasant odor. and il of
a very light color, at S1,25 per Gallon. We
would invite all that are in want Of safe light.
ana tic best and cheapest light in the world, 70
call and satisfy themselves that
Year: 1860

GoOD.-We are informed that Mar
shall Bechtel has concluded to discharge his
two deputies and perform the very light duties
Of tho Office himself. We do not vouch for the
truth Of the report, but we really hope it may
prove true, ss it will be saving to the city Of
some $1,000, which now gocs to support the
two men who hang about the Marshars Office
for the purpose of watching John swing that
cane ard to pick it up when he drops it. Ten
hours moderate labor each day by one man
will accomplish the entire duties of the City
uents.
Year: 1860

WATER SPoUT.-We read the following in
the Apalachicola (Fla) Times, of the 18th inst:


On Monday, the 11th inst a larpe water spout
made It's appearance in our harbor, passing very
near the PARK L. G Bunker, lying at the west
pass anchorage Every loose article about the
dect OF the vessel was whirled away into the air.
even the oars were taken from out the boat The
second anchor was let go, and the shin spun
around the compass three times in less than ten
minutes.
Year: 1860

The BOGUS DELEGATES AGAIN.-The persons
who went to Richmond purporting to be dele
gates from New York, and who were uneeremoni-
ously snubbed there. have held a meeting and
formally elected themselves over again They
represent nobody but themselves, for neither
the prominent leaders nor the rank and file of the
Constitutional Democracy of New York, had
anything to do about choosing them.-N. T. Day
Book
Year: 1860

she heard Henry say to his sister as they
went out through the gate


Three months went by, and yet Mr.
Fleetwood received no response to the an
swer which he had given to Mrs. May
nard's imploring letter. lie did not re-
member distinctly what he hud written
He only knew that he had sent her mere
words when she asked for deeds. He
never thought Of her without troubled
feeling.


How cold oni heartless that letter
must have seemed !" he would say to him
self sometimes.


All, If she really knew how it was
with me? Ifshe could see into my breast,
poor woman! But she is in the hands
of God, and lie is friend who sticketh
closer than brother"


At last there came repl Y to his words
of encouragement and hope, which, though
flowing warm from his heart, seemed to
grow so cold in the utterance Mrs
Maynard wrote:


My DEAR SIR More than four
months ago you wrote to NE, You have
a Father in Heaven, dear Madam, and a
Father who has not forgotten you. Look
to Him, and hope in Him" And You
said also, IIe has something for all his
children to do and something for you to
do, and your hands will find the work
1t may now be lying, all unseen, around
you" My heart blessed you, Sir, for
those hopeful, suggestive words Yes,
God had work for me to do-and it was
lying, even when I wrote to you in my
fear and despair all around me, though
unseen by my dull eyes. Like apples of
gold in pictures of silver, were your ftly
spoken words | had taught child his
letters, and his poor but grateful mother
sent me in return loaf of bread and a
pitcher Of milk for my children. Your
letter and this offering, in Gods proyi-
dcnce, came together. | had the text
and Illustration side by side. There were
many ignorant children in our town, said
Alice and |, one to the other, and they
are Gods children. Let Us teach more
of them, as we taught this child, taking
that loaf of bread and Offering Of milk as
a sign that God will provide for us in the
work We did not hesitate, but acted on
the suggestion at once. And now, we
have over thirty poor little children un-
der our care, and we have not wanted for
bread. Some of the pa5euts pay US in
money, some in provisions, and scme dc
nothing in return. But we take all chill
drcn who come. Yesterday we had no.
tice from the town council that an appro-
priation of one hundred dollars year had
been made out Of the public funds for the
support of our school Docs not the
Land of good and wise Providence ap-
pear in all this? Oh, Sir, l cannot too
warmly thank you for the wise words Of
that timely letter. God bless you for
having spoken them


Gratefully yours, ALICE MAYNARD.


Only words" said Mr. Fleetwood, as
he folded the letter with moist eyes
Only words They seemed such a cold
and hcartless rcturn for good deeds, ask
ed pleadiuely and III tears, that l had to
compel myself to write them. Yet see
their good fruit! If we cannot 40, let
US speak kindly and hopefully at least.
| will not forget the lesson
Year: 1860

An old criminal was once asked what
was the first step that led to his ruin,
when he answered =" The first step was
cheating the printer out of two years SUD-
seription. When | had done that the
devil took such grip on me that | could
not shake him off. Delinqlents reflect
ere it is too late.
Year: 1860

YESTERDAY was sunny and tolerably warm day.
Notwithstanding the cry of hard times, business, in
its superficial aspect, (as shown by the rush and
hustle on the streets was never more lively.
Canal and Camp and Chartres were particularly
splendid with the feminine rush. The ladies (bless
'eml always fly to the rescue when the shop
keepers cry out
Year: 1860




There is good story told in Paris at
the expense Of residuary legatee, who
was charged with the distribuation o.
sundry small gifts before he could real
ize his residuns. Among others, he
was to give one picture to near friend
of the deceased There was some doubt
with whom the selection should lie and
the man who was to receive the gift,
from motives of delicacy, waived all his
right Of choice. requesting the residuarv
legatee to make the election Now,
the deceased had left an excellent cabin
ct Of paintings, and out Of this the iega-
tee was intending to make much money
50, the choice being left with him to Sc
lect the place to- be given away, he was
anxious to make the hole in his collec-
tion as small as possible. Being an un-
educated fellow, and having not the most
feeble idea ofthe realvalus Of any work
|ofart, fhesm measured the pictures with an
Year: 1860

q Owing to the still sad condition
of our eyes, we are compelled to forego
the use Of them at present. What little
we now write is by the hand of an
amanucnsis. Our private corresPon-
dents will receive this as an apology for
our seeming neglect.
Year: 1860

We announced last week that Hon Wm. P
Daingerheld had been re-nominated by the
Democratic District Convention assembled at
Trinity Centre on the 18th inst, for the position
which he has filed for some six years with dis
tinguished ability, and marked acceptability to
the people


Some weeks ago, at time when it was un-
certain whether the various aspirants for the
District Judgeship would again contest for this
position or not, We expressed the belief that last
years election was legal, and that therefore any
election held this year would be null and void
We entertain the same belief now precisely
Nevertheless, as the party has seemingly thought
otherwise, We. have nothing to say against it, and
cheerfully acquiesce-as we would have done
had any other man than our particular friend,
Judge Daingerfeld, received the nomination.


We believe this is the fifth time within pc
riod of six years-one full term-that Judge
Daingerfeld has been forced to run for his Of
fee. Why this has been so, is almost unac-
countable. His election last year, and bis equal
ly certain election again this year, ought to
settle the matter finally. We think, in all fair
ness, that he should be permitted, quietly and
unmolested, to enjoy one full term OF an Office
to which the people of the district have so many
times elected him by overwhelming majorities


We are inclined to the opinion that Judge
Dangerfied viii this ;ims be permitted to walk
over the course without opposition. We arrive
at this conclusion from the fact that the Shasta
and Trinity Breekinridge Conventions refused to
appoint delegates to a Judicial District Convcn-
tion-and from the further fact that both the
Yreka papers support him--and from the fur
ther fact still, that no man in the district can
come within Il thousand votes of beating him.


However, Judge Daingerfield will have it in
his power TO settle this whole vexed question
judicially. Last year Gov. Weller, deeming the
legality of his election SO perfectly clear would
not comply with his request to refuse him his
commission, so that he might bring the question
before the Supreme Court. This year we trust
Gov. Downey will grant a similar request so
that the question as to when Judge DANGER
fields term expired may be settled judicially,
and-thus prevented from again vexing the legal
fraternity in four or five years to come
Year: 1860

Samuel C. Griffith VS.. Mary Sophia


Griffith.


Action brought in the District Court of the
Ninth Judicial District Of the State ofCalifor-
mia, in and for the County of Shasta, and the
complaint filed in said County of Shasta, ia
the Office of the Clerk Of said District Court
TIE People Of tie State Of Cabforaia, send greeting
10 MARY SOPHIA GRIFFITH, defendant
WOO are hereby required to appear in an ac-
i ton brought against you by the above
named Plaintiff in the District Court Of the 9th
Judicial District of the State of California, in
and for the County of Shasta, and to answer the
complaint filed therein, Ga copy of which ac-
companies this Summons within ten DAYS, Tex
elusive of the day of service.l after the service
You of this summ0ns-if served withia this
County; or, if served out OF this County, but
within this Judicial District, within twenty days;
if served out Of said District, then within far-
ty iays-or judgment by default will be taken
against you according to the prayer ofsaid Com
plant


The said action is brought to obtain a decree
of divorce from the bonds of matri4nopy now
existing between you and plaintiff, upon the
ground Of wilfnl desertion and cruel treatment,
all of which will at full appear by reference to
the complaint copy Of which is hereto at
tached.


Andyou are hereby notified, that II you ttli to
appear ana answer the said Complaint as above
required, the said Plaintiff will apply to the
Court for decree, in conformity with the pray
er OF said Complaint.


Given under my hand anil the Seal Of this
District Court of the 9th Judi n District, of
the State Of California, in anisor the County
of Shasta, this 25th day Of September, in the
year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hun
dred and Sixty.


JOHN ANDERSON,


Clerk
Year: 1860

SUPERVISOR FOR DISTRICT No. 3-The Demo-
cratic delegates from District No. met at
Buckeye on the l6th and nominated y j Reed.
Of Middle Ferry, for Supervisor. We congratr-
late the delegates upon the excellency of their
nomination. Mr.. Reed is qualified to make
most efficient member of the Board That he
will be elected we presume there is no room to
doubt
Year: 1860

eg The proportions of the human
figure are strictly mathematical. The
whole figure is six times the length of the
foot. Whether the form be slender or
plump, this rule holds good. Any devia-
ton from it is departure from the high
est beauty ofiproportion. The Greeks
make all their statues according to this
rule. The face from the highest point of
the forehead, where the hair begins. to the
end of the chm, is one-tenth of the whole
stature. The hand, from the wrist to the
end of the middle finger, is the same
The chest isva fourth, and from the nipple
to the top q the head, is the same. From
the top of the chest to the highest point
of the forehead is seventh. If the
length of face, from the roots of the hair
to the chin, be sdivided into three equal
parts, the first division determines where
the eyebrows meet, and the second the
place of the nostrils. The naval is the
central point of the human body, and if
a man should lie on his back with his
arms extended, the periphery of the cir
Gle which might be described aronnd him,
with the naval for its center, would touch
the extremities of his hands and feet.
The hight from the feet to the top of the
head is the same as the distance from one
extremity to the other when the arms are
extended. These are the general meas


ures of the species.
Year: 1860

Alexander Hamilton was once applied
to as q COUNSEL by man having the guar
dianship of several orphans, who would,
on coming of age, succeed to large and
valuable estate of which there was ma.
terial defect in the title deeds. known only
to their guardian, who wanted to get the
estate vested in himself Hamilton noted
down the faithless executors statement,
and then said to him, "Settle with these
unhappy infants honorably to thsnlast
cent, or I will hunt you from your skin
like hare" The advice was strictly fol-
lowed, and the man who gave twas an
ornament to the bar and to the age he
lived in.
Year: 1860

As we were walking along the street
the other doy, we noticed q crowd Of
urchins standing around boy who was
sucking piece of candy. Il say. Bill.
give me that candy and I'll make it come
out of my ears like Blitz did last night
at the theatre "


Second youth shells over the candy.


First youth very deliberately eats the
candy, (second youth watching the little
fellows ears and after drawing himself
into every conceivable shape he said:
EFF haint forgot the rest you may have
my shirt for dishrag!" i .86
Year: 1860

az You are coward if you fear
to tell the truth, when you should do so.
You are coward when you insult the
weak. You are o coward if afraid to do
right, if you shrink from defending your
opinion for maintaining that which you
know to be just and good; and you are
especially o coward if you know certain
things of yourself and dare not own them
to yourself. .-Hatn FrisweN.
Year: 1860

have thus attempted to note down a
few facts in the history of Monroe Coun-
ty, stopping far short Of what intended
at The commencement; and I am aware
it is written in an uninteresting style, but
such as it is, l submit it to the Society
with the hope that this communication
may, to some extent, be useful hereafter
in more capable hands.
Year: 1860

3 All you that are too fond of wine,
Or any other stuff,


Take warning by the dismal fate


OF one Lieutenant Luff.
A sober man he might have been,
iG Except in one regard;
= He did not like soft mater,


30 he took to drinking hard.
Said he, aLet others fancy slops,
y And talk in praise of tea,
But am no Bohemian,


So do not like Bohea,
If wines poison, so is tea
But in another shape
What matter whether one is killed
By canister or grape?"


According to this kind of taste,
He still indulged his drouth,
And being fond of port, he made


A port hole of his mouth.
A pint he easy might have slipped,


And not been out of sorts;
In geologic phrase the rock


He split upon was quarts.