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Year: 1869

influence of these men; who for years
have labOred only for partisan effect and
private ends.


And when the history of the late war
shall have been written when upon the
broad page of lasting history shall 20
the deeds of the brave, true, and faith
full, like a pillar of fire surmOunted bv n
crown of gold will appear the name of
NJ. Y. Johnson, high above and Of more
| consequence than the thousands OftrucJ5-
| ling, weak-kneed Democrats who DrO-
feSs love of liberty they do not possess,
who have been willing at all times to
/ bend the knee and supplicate the power
which had no terrOrs for bravemen and


no bribes sufficiently large to win from
their battle for the defense of principle
against an unjust and mwarranted as
sumption of power at the hands Of a
corrupt, rotten, infamous, and cOwardly
administration, that on every occasion
/ punished the innocent and rewarded
crime with a liberal hand.


We congratulate Mr.. johnson ON this
| important victory won by him in Ga


lena, the home of Grant, the home of
| WashbuTne, the home of other dpfamers


of their country and despOilers of Iiber-
I ty. And we congratulate the Democracy
| of the country everywhere upon having
| this proof of the power of the COnstitu-


ton to cite i'll the future as q vindication
| of their acts, and as an incentive for
them, from this time on, to battle more
earnestly against RadiCalism, with less


regard for personal consequences than
has heretofore characterized so many of
those who aspire to be leaders of the
| Democratic hosts of America POBle-
! ron DGBlOcdTf
Year: 1869

ago the question of negro suffrage was made
distinct issue in that State and was defeated,
and the Democrats nearly got possession of it
thereby. They elected a majority of the Leg
islature and came very near electing the Gov
ernor. Governor Hayes was elected by the
Republicans by only little over 1000 majority.
AS result of that election the Amendment
was defeated. Now, however, after two years
reflection, the same issue at a similar election
is decided in favor of the Republicans They
have elected majority of the Legislature,
whereby they insure the ratification of the
Amendment, and have increased their Govern
or's majority to nearly 5000. ~


From this we may draw the conclusion that
the principles of the Republican party are still
fully sustained by the people-as fully as they


were year ago. 1t does. not appear that they
are tired of Radical misrule,' about whicl
our Democratic friends have so much to say


or if they are it shows that they had rathe


suffer the ills they have than fly to those the,
know not OF.
Year: 1869

SUIT AGAINST THE p, w. & B. r. r. Co.
On the morning of the flood gentleman
purchased an excursion ticket to Philadel phia,
but as the trains did not run the ticket was not
used. A few days afterwards in going to
Philadelphia he presented it to the conductor,
who refused to take it and demanded pay. A
dispute arose between the parties, and it is
said the conductor either put him off the train
or attempted to do so, and in the scuthe the
clothes of the passenger were damaged. On
his return home he employed counsel and in
Stituted suit against the company tor damages.
Subsequently, however, at the suggestion OF
his counsel, he withdrew the suit, and went to
the ticket Office and asked to have the price oil
the ticket returned to him. This request be-
ing refused, he again entered suit against the
company. A few days since he was waited
upon and informed if he would withdraw the
suit all reasonable damages would be allowed
him, and that the conductor would make {
suitable apology This he refused to do, and
we presume the case will come before the mex
term of our county court Gazette.


! The GG3ette has since made another state


ment. The man bought the excursion ticket


went upCn the cars and came down ON the boat
He subsequently, came down on the cars an,
offered the ticket but the conductor refus
ed it because excursion tickets are good Onl


for one day. So the man had to pay the fare
The company have offered to refund him tn
fare, but having put the matter in the powe
of the law he will abide by the consequences
which it is thonght will be against him. 1t
denied that any abuse was given the man.
Year: 1869

The San Francisco Herald Of February goth
relates the following incident


During the impaneling of jury for the trial
of William Oregon Smith, indicted for the
murder Of Commander Mitchell, one Of the
Jurors was asked the question; "Whether he
had such conscientious scruples as would pre-
vent bis rendering verdict Of guilty, wherein
the penalty was death?" The juror replied
that he was certainly opposed to capital pun
isbment, but, while the law prescribed such
punishment for the crime of murder, be could
sit as juror upon the case and render verdict
in accordance with the law and evidence pre-
sented. The jury was accepted. On yester-
day the trial was concluded, and the charge Of
Judge Sawyer was delivered and the jury re-
tired. After they had reached their room, the
gentleman above referred to is said to have
turned to bis companions and said subStan-
tally:


al have never felt my own littleness so much
as now. The occasion is an important one
The life Of fellow being is 10 our hands. j
propose that, before proceeding to business,
we spend short season in prayer, that we
may be guided rightly in the important duty
before us"


No one objected or responded.


al don't see" said he, looking around the
room, that any of you propose to pray, and
will do so myself" and, suiting the acton
to the word, he knelt upon the floor and offered
up fervent prayer, pleading that they might
be guided by Divine counsel in arriving at a
lust conclusion, while the other members OF
the Jury listened with bowed heads, in respect
ful silence.


At the conclusion Of his prayer ballot
was taken, and it is stated that he was one OF
the two who we're in favor Of rendering YER
dict Of murder in the first degree, and that be
was the last to yield the point.
Year: 1869

Hoped Skirts arc being worn smaller, but
they are not likely to disappear; on the con-
trary, the indications are that they will increase
in size as the season advances. In Paris they
are already worn larger. They are SO comfort
able and withal so healthful that ladies will
not readily abandon them for the multfarious
skirts OF old and they will probably be per-
manent part of the wardrobe for all time to
come, varying in shape or size but never entire
ly abandoned. Two yards, the present size, is
somewhat too small FOR conyenience.-H -Hdrpes
Bazar.
Year: 1869

The real influence Of true woman is stronger
to-day than ever, only our standard OF true
womanhood il higher We ask more at her
hands because we realize more fully her mag
nifcent capabilities. On the Stage her great
ness has long been recognized, but in the world
of Art and Music and Fiction, and the still no.
bier social influences which she wields, her
Iaurels are greener and Of fresher growth. For
the first time, too, her intellect is graphing
with subjects hitherto denied her. Into the
mysteries of Nature she is taking her first
steps Science is showing her strange woDt'erSi
Philosophy is teaching her the occult forces
and hidden laws Of the world Of thought. The
dull monotony of domestic duty rises iuto the
dignity of intelligent labor as she sees its deep
meaning and far-reaching power. For the old
helplessness comes the restful consciousness OF
acknowledged strength and the sitting calm
of life without high aims is exchanged for
the quick impulses and healthful activities OF
ambitious seffort.-FOm WOMEN, IN LPpin-
COTS Magazine for April.
Year: 1869

AXTr-ToBAcco.-TLo Providence (R. ~
Conference Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
has adopted the following rule:


"No candidate for membership IN this Con-
ference shall he deemed eligible until be sliall
have unequivocally and frankly affirmed bis
abstinence from the use Of tobacco during so
much Of the time Of biz trial for membership
as shall succeed the passage Of this rule, nor
until be shall have pledged himself in the fu-
ture to abstain from It's use, except it bo for
medical purposes
Year: 1869

w beg eare to call the attention Of the public to this
w long celebrated and unrivalied


FAMILY MEDICINE.
The PAIN KILLER is purely vegetable compound. and
while il is efficient remedy for Pain 1t Is perfectly
safe medicine even in the most unskillful hands


FOR SUMNER COMPLAINT,
Or any other bowel in children adults it
almost certain and has without doubt been more
successful in cnring the various kinds Of


CHOLERA,
Than any other known remedy the most skllul
In 1ndia Africa and China, where this dreadful
disease is less prevalent the PAIN KILLER
considered by the natives well European residents in
those climates


SURE REMEDY.
Year: 1869

HAIL SToRM.-Weaver basin was visited by a
lively storm of hail and rain last Tuesday after
noon. We believe the hail did no damage TO
fruit and vegetables, and the accompanying rain
was of some benefit to grass. For two or three
days previous to the storm the westher-unusual
for this section-had been close and sultry, but
since has been very pleasant
Year: 1869

New RIvER.-The Portuguese company on
New river, four in number, have begun cleaning
up, and have taken out already about four thou
sand, with considerable washing up to do yet.
John Reach has cleaned up with very good pay.
There are thirty lies of New river offering first
rate inducements to miners who would prospect
and work as they do iu other localities.
Year: 1869

Quick GaowrH-A. Browder of this place,
has favored US with specimen ofthe Early Rose
potato, which he informs US was :he growth Of
six weeks from the putting of the seed in the
ground The potato is of course small but
still of an eatable size, and quite curiosity
when its rapid growth is considered 1t is fully
as large ordinary early potatoes become in
three months.
Year: 1869

CANYON CREEK WAGON Ro.n-A number of
workmen are engaged upon the Canyon creek
road, under the supervision of Mr. Dannenbrnk,
and it is the intention to finish the road within
a short time.
Year: 1869

By the way Of winding up must tell your
readers of good joke which happened TO one of
our citizens recently while on visit to Hayfork.
In crossing stock range he saw several head of
cattle and thinking them wild, he halloed. The
cattle thinking he had come to give them salt
made rush for him, with heads and tails erect,
and the poor fellow actually took up tree and
staid there some three or four hours, until they
had all left. He then went to n neighboring
house andsold of his miraculous escape, but all
laughed at him saying the cattle were perfectly
tame and merely wanted salt.


More anon. SCRCp.
Year: 1869

MINING AT LEWISTON. - We understand that
two or three companies intend going into the
river, near Lewiston soon. The river is already
at a very low stage and all the fords passable.
There is every reason to believe that the Trinity
will be lower this summer than ever before
within the remembrance of the oldest inhabitant.
There is not ripple in the river, unworked, that
may not be made to pay good wages this season.


GOLD DUSr FROM MINERSvILLE.-ThurSdayl last
Mr.. P Van Matre brought 1858 Of remarkably
ine-looking heavy gold dust to Weavcrvile,
which was recently picked up On Little Mule
creek during three weeks piping. The gold is
very coarse, one piece we saw weighing four
ounces. II was obtained in the claim which was
discovered by Mr.. Wheedon, about which the
excitement existed last winter.
Year: 1869

During the past month we have had visits
from many patriots who are willing to serve the
dear people for the next two years in the capac
ity OF county officers, but unable to say
what the chances of any are. Horse-racing has
been so much talked of lately that politics is
scarcely mentioned. However, we have a
q Jack " here who will run some of them q close
heat in the September races.
Year: 1869

Most of the miners in this section now
busily engaged in '' cleaning up and money is
already beginning to be plenty. AS none of the
claims have finished yet, cannot give you the
amount of the gold yield now, but will do SO at
the earliest opportunity.


Mr. Joseph McGilivray is now in San Fran
cisco, for the purpose of purchasing iron-pipe,
which he intends 70 place across Trinity river to
carry water from bis Canyon creek ditch to some
valuable claims on the fiat and bar opposite,
and also to carry water as far down the stream
as his saw-mill. Speaking of Mac, reminds me
of proposition be made few days before going
below, and one which it would be well for some
of enterprising miners to consider The
fiat on this side OF Canyon creek and in the rear
OF Buffers old place. is said to prospect big, and
could water be had the place would pay i'm
mensely. Mac says if any number of miners
will put up 81 zoo, subject to his order, when
the work is completed, that he will bring water
on the ground for them and give them their
moneys worth in water. This ground is very
rich and also extensive. Let twelve miners
with SlO0 each prospect it and put up the for
felt, provided they feel justified in so doing, and
when the water is there they will no doubt reap
large benefit from their investment.
Year: 1869

The Everett Rooms, at the corner Of Thirty-fourth
street and Broadway, were well filed last night by
o gathering composed or shaggy unkempt, spiritual


stlc looking persons. belonging to the faithful, and
rational looking stragglers, who had evidently
dropped In" out OF curiosity. DIR. II. r. Fairfield,
remarkable" trance speaker, was the bright par
ticuar star advertised to address the assembage
The services opened with the singing OF something
by quartet, to the music Of very mild and some
what wheezy piano. The reading of the
Scriptures was dispensed with, and in Its
place the remarkable Doctor, after having very
solemnly taken up position behind the desk,
announced that he would read q spirit poem by Ed
gar Allen Poe. This sprituous poetry must have
been In rather small spiritual type, for the Doctor
from the palm 6f his hand without turning over.
Some more music from the tame piano and the
throats and noses OF the choir and the speaker OF
the evening rose to commence his address. He was
delighted to see so large and full an audience, and
felt attered ut their presence but he was more glad
to see an innumerable host OF dlsembodied
spirits which, though not visible to the car
nal eye were seen by him. Wherever Spirit
and hear the Gospel there these happy
spirits were and they were now waiting In that
room TO hear him speak. A gentleman had sent him
a request TO relate his personal experience since he
entered the spirit world. This would however, take
too much time. and he preferred to speak generally
and sweep the whole field. He should take as his
subject Spiritualism, What 1t Is and endeavor to
give uccinct, plain and straightforward statement
upon the subject. DR.. Fairfield very modestly took
as his text the words Consider what say; and the
Lord give thee understanding IN all things"
III. Timothy, II. T. The speaker then commenced TO
discourse, but although his delivery was very rapid
his language was 80 much chosen as TO be almost
unlntelligibe. The main idea was that Sprltualism
meant upwards and onwards and everything else
downwards and backw
Year: 1869

Tho Unity Of the Catholic Church.


sermon was delivered In St. Mary's church,
Brooklyn, Il. d., yesterday, by the Rev. J. X.
Mcdonald. who took occasion to expose the fallacy
OF the modern idea that man can be saved IN any
church II he only lives according to the tenets Of that
particular faith which he processes. The preacher
mentioned incident In the life OF Melancthon, who
was called to the bedside OF his dying mother, and
she addressed him thus:-"My son. after the
vacillatlng course you have pursued charge you
to tell truly what religion is the true one." To
which Melancthon after some hesitation. replied,
mother, this Is your dying request and must
speak in truth; the Protestant religion Ii the most
comfortable e live In, but the Catholic Church Is the
safest to die ln.u Accusations are brought Sunday
after Sunday in many pulplts OF dissenting creeds
against the Catholic Church; but accusations are
not proofs Those people who are 80 willing to &C.
history OF the Catholic Church. In fact,
they seem afraid to touch any OF the
records which would enlighten them on this subject
But we must place before them at every opportunity
the position OF the Catholic Church and BY persistent
explanation compel them to understand Catholic doc
trne. Compusi0n in this ls sanctioned by divine
authority; for in the parable of the master and the
FEAST we that the master addressed his servants
thus:-"Go out into the streets and highways and
bring together the MANNED and the blind and COM
pei them to come in, that my house may be nlled.O
And yet when this view OF the case is presented to
men OF other creeds some will be found to say:-"O
I'm surprised at you; you belong 10 the ignorant
Catholics, like the lrtsh and not to the American
Catholics, who favor compromised There is no
greater error than this. There can be nOcomprO-
tradict himself, and He assures us that the sum Of
all religion Is one fold and one shepherd, one bap
tlsm and one faith. As no one was saved from the
Deuge but those who were In the ark SO no one can
the one true Church. This Church is unchanging
and Interchangeable.
Year: 1869

NO. oossDcOa with a, the popular ldsa he wss
the c most common thing in this world to find the
strongest feelings q regard and love turning exactly
TO the contrary. So u was In the case OF the "a
was breathed upon 1t parted and prepared the way
for the sudden and awful change which he 1.-THE


Hosannann to "crucv Him Even Il We were
warranted In asserting that those who clamored
for the Saviour's death were not the same indvid-
wlthstanding they belonged to the same people
the active den0uncers OF Christ may have been
from Jerusalem m0b-still the current OF popular
feeling had changed and none came to help or 10
expostuate. In that fact we had an appalling Illus
tration OF popular instability and hckeness. The
the worlds History in its own exceptional condition
How often had 1t been the case that not only had
the multitude not known their true benefactor but
had changed to insult and enmity that which at


first seemed to be the outgushng OF the popular cur
rent In MS favor How often had the principles
which at first seemed to fire the popular desire been
those who nculcaed the theory of liberty, when its
moral conclusions cut through their selfish interests
and prejudices, rebelled against 1t. and, IN the
name Of liberty, commltteu the most fearful crimesl
1t was to the common people we must look for the
foundations OF those institute ms which to repre-
sent and symbolic Christianity on the face Of the
earth. How much more must be done before the
people, mind and heart could stand apart
from pase influences and manifest that d.
titude was an aggregate, having all the con-
ditons and emblems Of humanity. and II we looked
back that OF Christs entrance into Jerusa-
lem, let US not look on 1t as wholly exceptional;
for. after all, the common passions were there and
there still existed in the world some Judases some
kind OF multitude. Were our religious feelings
always intense and earnest or were they not often
the evanescent things OF the hour; was our object
lips; were we constant followers OF Christ who
would go with Him wherever He chose to lead us,
onward or upwardY The preacher then went on at





affairs OF the world at the present time and closed
by an appeal to his hearers to strive continually
against the errors Of popular changes and emulate
the example set before them by Christ by believing
IN Him and performing their duties accordingly.
Year: 1869

The Evil Results Of Divisions Among Chris.


tians and How They Are to BE Removed.


An eloquent and instructive discourse on the above
subject was delivered yesterday evening at ST. Pc
ters Episcopal church, in West Twentieth street. by
Rev. DR.. Beach, the rector Both the matter OF the
sermon and the manner Of its delivery were highly
attractive. DR.. Beach selected his text from the
First Book OF Corinthians, first chapter and tenth
verse:-sNow l beseech you, brethren, in the
name Of our. Lord Jesus Christ, that We
all speak the same thing, and that
there be no divisions among you" After some pre-
liminary remarks on the evils OF sectarianism he
said Of Its most alarming results was the fndif
terence with regard to schsm that 1t had produced.
1t OF the saddest Of the SAD consequences
arising from the existence OF these divisions among
Christians. Schsm had come to be regarded as
quite matter OF course and as something innocent
in itself. He said that 1t had come to be looked
upon as wel nigh part OF Christianity
that there should be this variety Of creeds
no man can read the New Testament, no man can
make himself acquainted with the thoughts and feel
ings Of the early Christians no man can reflect upon
Of things Is directly contrary to the law OF Christ,
hostile TO His designs, dishonor to His name and
the injuries resulting from this schism is this: the
setting up OF false rule OF right and wrong, not IN
!" M
OF the different sects have been willing to admit that
I'm the abstract these divisions, this separation in
pored; all have seen that in reality, turn 1t as you
may, truth Is a unit and can never be made
20 serve opposite conclusions OF various doc
trines. The reverend speaker alluded to the
widespread influence Of the Episcopal Church.
whose government he said, was that Of nineteen-
twentieths Of the Christian world, whose form OF
worship was universally admired. Undoubtedly, he
said, there were many individuals IN this Church
who failed to comprehend its true character whose
minds are incapable Of imbiBlhg Its true spirit,
whose misfortune II has been that they were not
born and brought up In the Church; ministers who





sri0n to their superiors who had no reverence FOR
the authority that Is over them. The Church
70 be judged by such as these. The preacher closed
with some general remarks, embracing what he
called the schism Of the Church Of Rome.