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Year: 1867

FINE CARRIAGEs.--The firm of Ben
nett 4 Co., of Burlington, have now
on exhibition, and for sale, some of
the finest Carriages and Buggies ev-
er brought to this city, and we think
they cannot be surpassed in beauty,
finish and durability by any manu-
factured east Of the Mississippi river.
We were invited by one Of the firm,
this morning, to go and examine
them, and we can say, without fear
of contradiction by those who may
take the trouble of examining them,
that they are far superior to any that
have ever been brought bere. They
are all manufactured out of the very
best material, and got up in the la
test and most improved styles. Go
to Shea's Blacksmith shop, on Green
street and SO them.
Year: 1867

Inc NatiOnAl Union COMMITTEE
app ais to the, Republicans Of every
State, for their assistance and coop
GRAFTON in this auspicious crisis of our
country.


W. deem it Of the highest impor-
tance that the Republicans Of each
State should Immediately reorgan-
ize for the remaining elections OF 1867
preparatory to the coming Presiden-
tial contest. Especially should this
organization be Immediately effec-
ted in those States which have never
before recognized as the only just
basis of government the equal and
inalienable rights of man. Not day
should be lost in forming and
strengthening within those states a
public sentiment in consonance with
the principles which underlie the
great political organization to which
we belong.


To this end, we desire to prosecute
a systematic and thorough canvass
Of the Southern States, by the most
efficient speakers of both races. We
would second their efforts by dis
tribution of documents, enforcing the
principles, policy and aims Of the
Republican party. We would call in
every locality where it is possible,
meetings for discussion, whore those
who are with Us in the principle may
learn to act with unity and energy.
These measures are required to bring
out the vote of that large body of
Republican Unionists who now re,l-
der the Southern States battlefield
Of principle. It is the pressing need
Of the hour that bold, judicious and
able mon thoroughly imbued with
our creed, should there explain our
principles, establish our faithfulness
to them, and Prove the national
greatness and human freedom depend
upon the permanent triumph OF our
cause.


Beyond this, it is most essential
that we should now establish in thosq
states, free thought, free speech and
a free press. Every part Of this Re.
public must be open to the discussion
Of principles and measures. This
must be sustained, asa cardinal point
in our creed, at any and every haz.
ard. Efforts to intimidate the hum
BILE and ignorant voter on the part oi
the Southern planter, must be met
with spirit of freemen, and the de
termination which s just cause sane
tions.


In times past the Republican party
has struggled against the unjust re-
proach Of being sectional in it's aims
and character, though its purposes
and it's means Of effecting them were
such as the fathers of the Republic
approved. 1t was accused Of being
governed by selfish motives, and Of
desiring to aggrandizc the North at
the expense Of the South. It's adver-
saries, having the power to silence
and crush all opposition, denied all
discussion. and overawed even free
dom Of thought in fifteen States OF
tho Union. 1t is, therefore, IN i'm
perative duty, which we owe to our
party and to ourselves, to embrace
the opportunity Of truly represent
ing to those States how consistently
We have contsndcd for the interests,
Year: 1867

HoPE FOB The AFFIcIED--In another part OF this
paper viii be found the advertisement Of the celebrated
Institute established BY J. C. Young 1850 In this
age Of deceit and charlatanis boon to the su
ering to point out TO them where they Of OBJ
tanning the wished for cure and relief Under Of
the sklful doctor the sick and troubled divest
Themselves OF their burden of shame lay aside their
cross and health and happiness Eyou sick
or IN trouble do hestfate--ead the advertisement and
and follow the advice Do not forget the number or
the manner of directing your letter. Consultation Of
fee c36 Washington street. San Francisco.
Year: 1867

CORRESPONDENTS, who feel disposed to criticize
the actou of our Board of Supervisors in relation
to the County Judgeship, modestly reminded
that they should not be as partisan as they accuse
the Board OF being.
Year: 1867

1.-TWO FORTY on THE SHELL.r-We draw the
ribbons over the fastest little team in the State
They can outfoot any pair of Duns that can be
sent after In the coming spring We shall chsl-
lenge Bonners celebrated team, Lantern and Flat
bush Maid and proceed to let the horse coneet out
Of the New York Ledger man. G'lang.
Year: 1867

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS have been in ses
sion during the week but We have been unable to
obtain their proceedings for publication in our pre-
sent issue. They will be given as fully as possible
in our next. The present session is An important
one and the Board appears to be fully awake to the
Importance of carefully supervising the financial
interests OF the county.
Year: 1867

ArrEMrTED RoBRERY.-It is reported that an at
tempt was made to rob teamster few evenings
s;qce, in the vicinity of the Central House. 1t was
In the dusk of evening" man horseback at
tempted to seize his leaders but they being OF the
mustang breed refused to he stopped. The foied
robber then fired at the teamster, but without effect
II was too dark to afford the telmster good look
of his asseilant
Year: 1867

PAY YouR TAXES Now.-The tax payers of the
county should bear in remembrance that after the
fourth Monday of the present month taxes remain
ing unpaid will become delinquent, and fifteen per
cent will be added. thereto. MIR. Pond, our County
Treasurer will be found at his Office always ready
to receive the tax levied and to issue protecting
voucher against its further increase.
Year: 1867

MAKING PREFARArIoNs.-Mr. Garland the pro
prietor of the Oroville, Quincy and Indian Naliey
Stage line as we learn from the Quincy Union, Is
making preparations to keep the road open during
the approaching winter. and make regular trips,
storm or no storm. He has had stable built at or
near the Frenchmans Hill, in which he mas stored
good supply of hay and grain for use through Tue
winter. He intends TO keep an extra team al that
place to be used on the road. Dick Is proving to
be the best stage proprietor we have ever had on
that route and is deserving of great credit fer the
energy he has displayed.
Year: 1867

In the present suffering condition OF
the Southern people, we regret that we
cannot speak encouragingly of their
prospects for making crops the pres
ent year Owing to the late frosts
the early paintings of corn were COM
pletely cut down as to render another
beginning necessary. In some in
stances entire fields were planted over;
in others, missing places were supplied
by fresh seed, so that this crop is in
variably late or very irregular. We
also hear complaints of an insect
which is destroying the young plant
The cotton prospect is no less prom
ising. 1t may brighten, and we hope
will, after awhile. The late frosts and
heavy rains retarded planting, and
consequently this crop is backward
also.


These remarks have reference, it will
be understood, to the "uplands," The
river districts it is known have been
submerged, and their prospects for
the most part entirely blighted.


1t will be an unsafe calculation to
estimate the cotton crop of the present
year at more than one million five
hundred thousand bales.
Year: 1867

We cheerfully comply with a re-
quest to republish from the Vicksburg
Times, the Prospectus of a new paper
soon to be issued in that city, under
the title of the "Colored Citizen" !"
Henry Mayson Editor and Proprietor
The conductor has been long known
to this community as an upright and
remarkably intelligent colored man.
The indulgence and care of his former
owners gave him the opportunity of
learning to read and write. which he
industriously improved and by care
tul study and practice he has acquired
very correct style of composition.


VI hile slave; he was close reader of
passing events, and the habit then ac-
Quired has given him opportunities of
comprehending the true interests of
his race in its new civil and political
relations. We have often thought
that a paper conducted by a colored
man thus informed, and with sincerely
philanthropic motives, would be an
instrument of much good to his peo-
pie in pointing out to them the true
road of safety and prosperity i'm
pressing their minds with the nature
OF the obligations which are imposed
bv tho now raSDono;6;I;+;o-u.L


been devolved upon them and the
danger of permitting themselves to be
led into a position of antagonism to
the great body of the people of the
State and section in which their desti-
nies are cast, in the absence of pur-
pose on their part to deprive them of
the right which belongs them as inhabi
tants OF a common country. A paper |
published by an intelligent colored
man, having these objects in view. and
determined to carry them out, cannot
fail to accomplish much good and
we trust this is the mission which
Mayson has resolved to accomplish.
He has before him q broad field for
useful labor, and if our conjecture of
his aims be correct, we hope lie may
succeed in his undertaking.


We observe that the Resolutions of
he Conservative meetingTecently held
1t Petersburg, Va. are made the plat
'orm of the new paper.
Year: 1867

The writer has had recent opportu-
nifty of interchanging views with many
intelligent and leading citizens of east
ern and southern Mississippi, and is
gratified to ee able to state with entire
tive Reconstrdctfon party i>'i.sfl,iddii IS rapidly
absorbing every other element In


some of the counties it will meet with


but little, if any, organized opposition.
Multitudes who were on first impulse,
disinclned to take part in the Recon


struetion movement inaugurated by


Congress, with minds infamed by a
sense of its seventies, and with doubts
of the good faith of the Government,
have, under the salutary influence of
the sober, second thought, fully deter
mined to accept the situation as they
find it, and to enroll themselves and
vote for a Convention, and for good
and true men, pledged to reorganize
the State Government, preparatory to
admission into the Union. They
plainly see that the work will eyentu-
ally be accomplished; if not by them,
by others less informed of the mo-
mentous interests at stake, and more
liable to be made the dupes of design
ing and wicked lf-seekers. In some
localities, it is to be regretted that a
scheme to array the colored voters, as
a class, in a position of antagonism
to the whites, is being industriously
prosecuted, but we trust that il will be
successfully counteracted by the vigi-
lance and properly directed efforts of
intelligent and patriotic people, who
will look to the prosperity of all, and
the good of the entire country. In
every community there are discerning
blacks who have detected the designs
of these iniquitous plotters, and are
warning the voters of color against
them. The communicating influences
of mischievous counselors are felt
only in the cities and villages, along
the main thoroughfares, but even there
they will work no serious damage to
the peace and prosperity of the eoun-
try, if the permanent citizens will but
arouse themselves to discreet and Wig
orous effort.


The plans of the disorganizers, VINO
are for the most part emissarles from
other regions, have been greatly aided
by the counsels of the impracticables
at home. who first advised the suicidal
policy of "masterly inactivity, bat
now advise that the people register
their names and vote the anti-Conven- |
ton ticket. 1t will be an easy task,
however, for our Conservative friends |
to convince the new voters that there
is a medium ground which they may
occupy between the Impracticables on
the, one hand and Radicals on the
other. 1t is the policy of prompt
compliance with the acquisitions of
the Government as embodied in the
Reconstruction Measures. We do
not read the signs of public feeling
amiss, when we assert that it will pre-
vail by an unprecedented majority in
the coming elections.
Year: 1867

There is a farmer in Illinois, who by rea-
son OF the low price at which his land was
bought can afford to raise wheat for fifty
cents bushel, Notwithstanding the high
wages OF labor in this country.


lie requires for his family fifty yards Of
cloth. lie could make the cleth, if he
turned his attention TO that business. But
tho quantity he wants would cost him
hundred dollars per acre and allowing a
reasonable ront for land. he cannot raise
wheat for less than a dollar bushel, at
which rate his -four will cost hundred
dollars.


Suppose, now, that these two persons
can effect an even exchange. The farmer
has got what is to him hundred dollars
worth of cloth in return for his wheat,
which stands him in fifty dollaIs. Each
Que is fifty dollars better of than no would
have been without trade. Each one by
thus simplifying his pursuits, is able TO
make his proper business more productive ,
aud thus their common prosperity advan-
o,s in an increasing ratio. BY legitimate
trade, If free, all parties are enriched.
Nep York Post.
Year: 1867

Mr.. w. GIi.NoRE sINSs writes from Md
way South Carolinas


As Ear as ! can see, there IA no posaiblp
escape from general famine, in which all
will suffer, many perish. In a precinct Of
fifty miles in this district. there ia not more
than one planter in fifty who has corn
enough to last him a single month not
more than one in two hundred who has
enough for two mouths none that have
any that can last three month";; and Of these
there is hardly more than FIVE in the handred
who will be able to supply themselves with
provisions OF any sort, unless by borrowing
money on mortgage. not only Of the grow
ing crop, but Of the lande, and at such
rate Of interest that no crop they can make
can POSSIBLY save them from ruin. A great
many will almost or quite starve, unloss
they can get help from some other re-
sources than their own Briefly, the fam
inc which threatens the land is all over the
land, aud no one region can help the other.
The mules and horses, especially when
owned by the negroes, and upon which the
hope for next years crop must greatly. de.
pend are dying of work without food. They
literally drop down in the harness, and
much the same sort Of picture may be
drawn OF the humans, white and black.
Life is prolonged selely by spasmodic Of.
forts and all sorts of expedonts, day by
day, the parties not regarding any sacri-
flee which will yield the means of daily
subsistence to their families. Unless the
charities OF the outer world are more prompt
aud more bountiful, | do not see what ia
to avert the fate of thousands to whom the
peck or bushel Of corn, which sulliCos for
week, must simply prolong the agony Of =
death by hlrhes.
Year: 1867

A French inventor claims that he can
manufacture fire, of which he says:


can, at a distance of 1000 metros, en-.
veop an army of 1000 men in sea of
flame within less than five minutes. have
no need OF Rotopschine, as can set it on
fire in very nearly the same period. In a
naval battle would run into the enemy.
and in fifteen seconds cover all the deck Of
the vessel with torrent of flame which
would burn the rigging, penetrate between
the decks and instantaneOusly stfle all the
crew, In an attack on seaport, could
burn the town and arsenals within range
with the rapidity of lightning.
Year: 1867

aud whether il was the effects Of the
liquor dying In him, or both, they did not
know. but he was stark aud stiff in his bed
next morning. The hunters said nothing
about the light they had seen, but Went
in aud saw the dead man to satisfy them
selves.
Year: 1867

5 A oIIAfF respectfully informs the citizens
of Charlotte and the public generally that he will
give his personal attention to Auction Sales and
the settlement OF Accounts or any business of that
kind that may require his services. He will visit
the country when desired and act as Auctioneer or
attend to any business in the city as an Agent


He can be found at the Corner Drug Store of DR.
McAden, OR at the residence of Mr. Rabe
Year: 1867

Jonah wrote to his father after the whale first
swallowed him, stating that he had found good
opening for young man just going into business;
but afterwards wrote for money to bring him home
stating that he had been sucked in.
Year: 1867

A French journal tells the following
story: Two ladies, leading sucking
pig bya string, entered the Agen rail-
way station a few days since; but be-
fore they tooks their tickets, they asked
whether they would be allowed to carry
their pet into the carriage with them.
This was refused, and the two intend
ing travellers went away. Some time
after they returned, one Of them carry
ing what appeared to be baby, with
its face carefully covered over. They
took their tickets and were about TO get
into the train when the station master,
who had not forgotten their previous
request, advanced, and remarking, oh,
what a beautiful child ? passed his hand
over its head. A grBnt of satisfaction
was the reply to his earess. The ladies.
finding that their scheme was discover
edi preferred to abandon their journey
rather than travel without their strange
ieomPanion,
Year: 1867

A few weeks ago the body of an
American sea captain was washed
ashore near the town of Meyross, in the
western part Of the county Cork. 1t
was duly buried in the churchyard.
Subsequently the friends of the drowned
man, attempted to disinter the body, in
order to take it to his home in this
country. They met au unexpected op-
position. The peasants of that region
have traditional notion that the ex-
Of a body which has been for
some time buried will cause extraordin-
ary mortality in the parish for the
twelve months following. According
ly they thronged to the cburchyard and
drove the strangers away. The parish
priest tried to reason away their fears,
but he produced no effect The church
yard is now guarded by sentinels day
and night.
Year: 1867

Now then rub out all the lines with
three strokes of the finger, and do not
return upon any line already touched.
This looks as lift might be done very
easy, but it will be found difficult,
though it is not impossible. 1t can be
done in four motions very easily, but
three is the ruJ. We will publish the
answers after while.
Year: 1867

In the 'minor topics Of the New York
Times is a reference to an Englishman,
young of course, and of taste and cul-
ture, who fell in love with squaw in
Omaha and married her. The next
day the blushing bride got drunk and
amused the people Of that fast city by
turning semersaults in the streets. The
Times very properly suggests that the
"man Of culture 60 home and write a
book Oh American manners.
Year: 1867

Henry Ward Beecher says-when men
go to church and get nothing but cut
straw, and straw raised FIVE hundred
years ago, and are dissatisfied at that
and VIII not come again, he honors
them. As long as human nature re-
mains true to what it is, be does not
believe the heads will refuse TO come to
the rack when there is juicy fodder
there land if theyado not come it is
because there is nothing to eatob bio E
Year: 1867

ALL DISCHARGED. = Florence Schriyer, a
gen teel looking young girl, was before Mayor
Mayo yes terday to answer the charge of un-
lawfully assaulting Rose Hayes, colored
Rose testified that her husband was feeding
his horse in the street near the residence OF
Mrs. Eugenia Schriver, and bliss Florence
protested against any such dirty proceeding.
She received considerable insolence in return
for her protestatiUns, whereupon she gave the
insulting Rose Z box or two over the ears.
Rose resented by slapping at Miss Florence
two or three times with 4 child's calico dress,
which she happened to hold in her hand. The
whole affair proved TO be one of such trifling
import that the Mayor desired all hands,
plaintiff and defendant, with their respective
witnesses, to go home, and to do SO without
deIay
Year: 1867

REV. BISHOP DoGGETT.-This eminent di-
vine will leave Richmond this week on his
episcopal tour. He will go first TO meet the
conference in Illinois, which last spring at
tached itself 10 the Episcopal Methodist
Church, South On his return, the Bishop
will hold the Western Virginia Conference, al
Barhoursvile, West Va. During the Bishop
brief interval of rest from regular official
duty he has preached in different parts OF the
Virginia Conference with great efficiency ana
Year: 1867

AN ISuuMAS FATHER.-Richard Steel was
before the Mayor yesterday to answer the un-
natural charge of beating his wife, Maria Steel,
and driving her and her four infant children
uiit of the house, The case was continued
until to morrow
Year: 1867

TEE CASE OF MARKs.-Gtner Marks, the
man who was arrested on Saturday the llth
instant by Detective Tyler on the charge OF
having stolen s3l 900 from the Adams Express
Company, some fifteen months since, was in
the Mayors cohtt-rocm yesterday He mas
been in Jail ever since his arrest aEaiting
requistion from the Governor of West Vir-
ginia within the boundaries of which State
the alleged robbery is said to have been COM
mitted So far no reuuisition has been made,
and the Mayor is in somewhat Of a quandary'
as TO what disposition he shall make of Marks.
The prisoner promised solemnly yesterday if
the Mayor would release him, to make him.
self scarce in this section before set Of sun.
In reply TO IN inquiry rs to where. he would
90, Marks answered that he desired to go to
North Carolina. "The Old North State is
just the place of all others,n said the Mayor,
.. to which I do not intend you shall go. l am
satisfied you are a bold, desperate, bad man,
and l do not intend to turn you loose upon
the good people of North Carolina" There
were some hints about the Z" chain gang" but
up to the hour of our leaving the courtroom
the Mayors fnaliy in the matter had not been
announced.
Year: 1867

A Texas lady at a social dinner near New
York was asked, rather for the purpose OF
teasing ber than with any expectation that
she wolld consent to it, if she would drink
n toast to Gensral Butler. As she bad been
treated very politely, and out of compliment
to her the company had drank the health OF
Jefferson Davis. she answered in the affirma-
tive A gentleman extended the bottle 10
fill her glass, but as it contained lew crops
of wine, she declined having it filled, aud
raising the glass said: Here lsa drop tor
Bu ler." She thought Of nothing more lhao
tha, drop was enough to pledge the beast
10. bu, the double entendre OF the word was
instantly caught by the company, and the
idea OF drinking to the drop of the gallows
for the redoublable, was met with hearty
Luls. Of laughter.
Year: 1867

A four year old went to church Sunday
and when he got bone his grandmother
asked him what the minister said. "Dont
know" said he, "he didn't speak to me-" A
good many older people might answer in
the same way.
Year: 1867

u " 4.


A FRIENDLY HoRsE.-A few days
since as we were leaving our resi-
dence on our usual morning visit
to the office, a,sorrel horse beloning
to us gallopcd up and caught our
arm, and made an attempt to pull
us in the direction he wished TO go


He then left, and went off in a
quick gait towards pasture on o
farm about quarter of mile dis
tant from our residence. In a few
minutes he approached again MAX
ing an unusual noise, and seemed by
his actions 10 desire us to follow
him. This we did, and when we
reached the. pasture we found the
mate of the horse entangled in a
bridge, which had broken through
with him. After we had extrica-
ted his companion from the danger
GUS position, the horse which had
given us notice of his companion s
danger, came up and rubbed his
head against us, showing great
signs Of satisfaction CHRISTIAN
Advocate. ,fast liza rfaerrrrr ..rF tf1
Year: 1867

The New York Times scouts at
the idea Of confscation,. and says.


There are as many people in the
North in favor of repudiating the
national debt as there are in favor
Of cOnfscating the estates Of South
ern property holders. And yet the
national credit IS as strong as the
National Union"