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Year: 1864

For our own part we shall not diminish
the danger of the position, or say any
word to lull our people into false eecu-
rity. We do say that unless they are ready
to sacrifice something for the country, two
months from now their houses may be oc.
cupied by the enemy-all ofthem, at least,
that may not 10 the interim be destroyed
and no man will be allowed to pass
through these streets with enough ofbold-
ness to say that he has a country, unless
he turn traitor and fraternize with the en-
emV
Year: 1864

prolonSatlon, what substantial ground the,


have for the repinirg? 1t is true the cours,
of the war has not been an UNINTERRUPTED
succession of victories; it has presented III,
checquered aspect of successes and reverse.
which all wars present. But we ask any
dispassionate observer, looking at the wa,
by the map, and in the fiery characters in
which it is written all over the continent
contrasting the rebellion at the start with
the rebellion where it now stands-survey.
ing this great struggle for the Union in its
solid and substantial reSults-we ask such
an observer TO point out in the annals of war
where more has been done in the same Pc
riod. He will find it hard to point out where
as much has been done, 1t is the common
practice, We know, in the wars of popular
Governments for men TO belittle what has
been done, TO criticise and complain but We
ask In all seriousness is it the part of dig
nifty or of patriotism, in this crisis of our
nations struggle, to depreciate its grand and
providential achievements


This war is really near its close. The
present front of the rebellion, menacing
though it be, is really nothing more than a
mask, concealing the hollowness and rotten
ness within. The South is literally exhaust
ed-exhausted of that without which it is
Impossible to carry on war-exhausted of
men. As Gen. Grant the other day pun
gently said, the rebels have robbed the era
die and the grave to reinforce their armies"
Out of an available fighting population of
upwards of three-quarters of million with
which the war was inaugurated, they have
saved an effective force of one hundred or
one hundred and fifty thousand men. The
rest are in their graves, in the hospitals, dis
abled, or prisoners in our nands. These are
the iorlorn hope of the rebellion.


Our territorial cohquests have reclaimed
three-fourths of the area originally claimed
in the limits of the Confederacy. The Con-
federacy stands ssnow!thrice oisected-its great
lines of communication cut or in our hands.
Besides, its resources of all kinds are all but
exhausted. The desperate men at Its head
may continue the struggle for some time
longer-they may for awhile oppose a for
midable front TO our blows-but the rebellion
is doomed. Its struggles will be the frantic
final efforts of the gladiator before he falls
down exhausted and exanimate.


The leaders of the rebellion have ceased
10 see any hope for their cause in the arena
of war. They are nor looking TO the arena
Of politics. A party ha. been set up whose
creed and aims have their entire sympathy
ana moral support. The platform of that
pait, lia> uuuilug but expressions Vf
tumely for the sacred war, the recital OF
which has been made for JEFF. Davis and
his crew it has nothing but expressions of
sympathy and respect. The people of the
North have now before them the momehtous
question of determining, by their actions,
whether they will justify all the precious
blood shed in this war by carrying il trium-
phantly through and crowning il with a glo-
rious and honorable peace, or whether BY a
base surrender they will project il into his
tory as a monument Of nations folly.


WILLIAM SwINToN.
Year: 1864

GROUNDS OF COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE.


After such a glorious retrospect of the
glorious achievements of our army and navy,
have We not a right to ask, with much en-
phasis, Of those who complain of the slow
progress Of the war, and fear its indefinite
Year: 1864

NOU are hereby required TO appear in action
brought against you by the above named Plain
tin in the District Court of the Ninth judicial Dis
trict of the State of California in and for the said
county ofShaSta, and to answer the complaint filed
therein, Ia copy of which accompanies this Sum
monsl within ten days, exclusive of the day Of
service.) after the service you of this Summons
iii served within this county or. if served out of
this county, but within this Judicial District with
in twenty days; or if served ont of said District
be taken against you, according to the prayer of
said complaint.


The said action is brought to against you
the sum of two thousand dollars, with interest
thereon at the rate of one per cent per month from
the 9th day OF November. 1858, and for the sale of
the mortgaged premises described in plaintiff
plant. and the appropriation Of the proceeds of the
sale in satisfaction of plaintiff demand and for the
dockefing of judgment against You for any diff
cheney that may remain after applying all the pro-
&c ds of such sale in satisfaction of plaintiff de-
mand.


Anu you hereby notified. that if you fail to
appear aud answer said complaint above requir-
ed the said plaintiff will apply the Court for the
relief therein demanded.


Given under my hand and the Seal


of the District Court of the Ninth
-, Judicial District of the State of Cali
Is fornia, in aud for the said county of
t-l Shasta, this eighteenth day of May.


in the wear of our Lord One Thous-


and Eight Hundred and Sixty -four.


CHARLES MCDONALD, Clerk
By JoHS A. FOWLER. Deputy Clerk. NIL
Year: 1864

How often the sick in despair cry, Where shall
I find relief?" The cry may now be hushed. It's
answer can be found by reading the advertisement,
in another column of the PRIVATE MEDICAL IN
early as 1850. Here, under the of the most
scientific physicians of the world, the sick and
troubled can secure health and happiness. The
motto is . No cure. no pay, giving guarantee to
all that perfect faith will be kept. Do not forget
the number or manner of directing your letter, if
you do not visit personally. CONSULTATION OFFICE
$40 WASHINGTON STREET. SAN FRANcIsco.
Year: 1864

struggle of life. Ally Rays name at
her christening had been Mary Alice.
Uncle Edward loved better to call her
Mary. for the only daughter he ever
had, and who died In her childhood,
had been named Mary, after Alice's
mother, his only sister. Many forgot
at last that Ally was not his own
daughter, and the old man wished that
the world should think her his child.
Through his indulgence and care she
had every opportunity of education.
Keen natural abilities, united to the
earnest desire of fitting herself as an
equal bride for George when they
should meet, accomplished much and
five-and-twenty the brilliant belle,
Mary Morton, would never have been
taken for the modest, gentle little Al
ly Ray. Life has many such changes,
reader.
Year: 1864

A correspondent at Fortress Monroe SAYS
that when the late expedition towards Rich
mond reached Bottoms Bridge, where they
found their game blocked, roll was called, and
it was ascertained that while nearly one half
the white infantry had fallen behind in the
long and rapid march, every negro soldier was
on hand and answered to his name.
Year: 1864

Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in a sermon re-
Gently delivered, related the case of an officer
who, a year or two ago, saved over $50, 900,
which by the law he might have kept, but
which he handed over to the Government and
did not think there was any merit in the act
either
Year: 1864

A woman at Johnstown, " Y, who died
short time ago, foretold the time of her death,
made all preparations for that event, did a
days work at washing and baking, took her
clothes and hung them away saying she should
never need them again, and the next morn
ing was found dead in her bed
Year: 1864

There is a loan society at Paris which loans
money to worthy poor people, and requires no
security save the verbal assertion of two of the
borrowers friends that he is an honorable in
dividual. The society does a large and sue
cessful business having bad debt.
Year: 1864

The Mexicans are recognizing their armies
for offensive operations in the SPRING They
are confident of their ability to drive out the
French before another winter. The great
heart of the American people beats in unison
with their afflicted neighbors in Mexico.
Year: 1864

The fashions tell us that bonnets just now
are transformed into very pretty things. The
floral decorations in the face are reduced to
moderate size and the sugar scoop is not SO
prominent.
Year: 1864

The weather cool and cool for the pro-
pagaton OF yellow fever OF which has been re-.
ported as occurring since Friday We think all who have
left, and who have any business to do or duties to dis.
charge here, might well along. We can sec no
risk that they will run by doing There fevers
bore, not even sporadic case.
Year: 1864

Our Anpual Review Of the Commerce OF
Clicaso, together with national and local
statistics, for the year 1854, will appear in
the TRIBUNE Of Tomorrow. This Will be the
most complete and valuable compilation ever
presented to the people Of the Northwest in
the columns Of daily newspaper. Orders
counting room today
Year: 1864

will surely save you.


Do not use the Drops when forbidden in
the directions, for although positive cure.
and harmless at all other times, thev are so
powerful and finely calculated to adjust and
govern the functions of the sexual organism
that, If taken at improper times, they woald
produce results contrary to nature, against
which all, particularly those who would re-
produce, should carefully guard
Year: 1864

A fire occurred at the little village Of
Forest Hill, five miles south OF this,
on Sunday, totally destroying the town.
Fire had been running in the woods and
clearings for several days, burning fen
ces and crops, but by the unhring efforts
of the citizens botn night and day, had
been kept at safe distance from the vile
lage. The strong southwest wind Of
Sunday, In spite OF every effort drove it
into the town, and in less than one hour.
twenty-five buildings were In ruins. So
rapid was its progress, that 1t was impos-
sible IN several Instances to save anything
from the burning buildings, families haT
ing barely time to escape by running
down the high bluff to the lake shore.
Whatever household goods were saved
had to be tumbled down this preciplce Of
fifty feet nearly perpendicular. One team
ofhOrses hauling Waterfront the lake, cut
off by the flames in attempting to get
back up the hill perished. Hogs,
dogs and cats were actually known to
be burned alive, not apprehendtng the
| danger in time to escape.


The night was spent by the families
burnt out, on the beach.


As soon as the disaster was known here
wagons were sent to bring the women
and children, but they declined to come
/ preferring to remain until they should
deter mine what to do for themselves
Provisions were also sent to the sufferers
Year: 1864

Captain Semmes of the British Neutral Ser
Vlee.-As the Confederates never had q
navy, were never able to build an effect
i've war vessel, and therefore never had
any real grounds for issuing naval comI
mission, The pirate Semmes can scarcely
be called a captain of the Confederate
service. Nevertheless he is entitled to
his rank as captain of the British Neutral
Service, in which character ne was very
disgracefully whipped of Cherbourg, in
sight Of many spectators.-N. 7. Post.
Year: 1864

The party of Rebels at Reistertown are
said to be small body. They are stealing
cattle and horses. Report says they have
struck the Northern Central R. R., and
burned a bridge. Gen. Wallace, at last ad-
vices, was 16 miles from this city, falling
back with force of fresh troops covering
his rear. The enemy were not supposed to
be following him; at least they were not
to be seen on the road over which he is
retreating. His Artillery is reported safe.
Our streets are swarming with people. Cit
items are coming forward and if they are
well handled will help much iu the work OF
holding the citV
Year: 1864

TREASURY NOTICE AS TO FUNDING UNDER ACT OF FEB
II, l864-Notice is hereby given to all holders
exchange the same Immediately, at the Office of the
Treasurer Assistant Treasurer of any Depositary
for certificates which will entitle them to per cent.
Bonds: and that the said privilege will continue until
the lst of April ensuing, after which all notes above
the denomination of FIVE dollars can be funded only at
663 cents to the dollar except one hundred dollar
notes, which, after that date no longer receivable
for public dues, and only be funded at addition
al reduction of ten per cent per month.


The certificates issued, together with the Bonds for
which they may be exchanged receivable for
OF the year 1854 at the full amount expressed the
face without interest, and not subject the
imposed for that year other bonds and credits.


The short time allowed should admonsh all holders
promptly present the notes. and not risk the chance
of exclusion by the pressure which will the
end of the month of March.


G. G. MEMMINGER,


March !, 1864 Secretary of the Treasury.
Year: 1864

pJ- Hunt up the stragglers, says the Charles
ton Courier, the skulkers, the dodgers, the men
who are playing all pretcnces under cover of de-
tails and unlimited furloughs, and send them TO
the army. Drive off those who 60 about predict
ing evil and disaster. and who ready to submit.


This should be uhe duty of all good citizens
who are lawfully at home, and see thar those who
are liable perform their duty.


The women have done well and can do more in
this way


Any wife, sister, daughter or sweetheart who
wishes furlough visit from husband, brother,
father or beau, who has been faithful to his post,
has only to escort into camp a straagler or a re-
turning and penitent prodigal.


Persevere gentle matrons and maidens in your
good works aud efforts. Stir up the laggards with
needles or bodkiDs, or persuade them to duty with
the broomstick.


Let it be known that the fair maids now await
ing the calls of Hymen will never accept an invita-
ton to bis bower if it proceeds from bastard and
a laggard.
Year: 1864

ANTIDoTE FOR PoIsoN.--For acid aud eorro-
sive poisons, mix two ounces OF powdered chalk
or magnesia, or ounce of washing soda, With q
pint of milk and swallow at one draught then
tickle the back of the throat with feather or the
finger, SO as to produce vomiting. Afterwards
drink frequently of hot milk and water and repent
the vomiting as to wash out the stomach. ANY
quantity of chalk or magnesia may be taken, but
soda in large quantities is injurious. Except the
narcotics, milk alone is good antidote for almost
all poisoDs, especially if followed by vomiting
DIR. j. Edmonds of London.
Year: 1864

- We sympathize with tho ladies in
the ridiculoas position into which, they
have been ledby q few deluded man
.ufactureis. Within q few months the
order Of "Tho Black Boo and Tri-
color will take pace in tho history
Of popular delusions, and tho Sensible
women Of the country viii either con-
gratulate themselves that they havc
never lent themselves to a Utopian Of
fort to regulate our foreign commerce
or be ashamed to acknowledge their
past association with the Covenant" I"
Year: 1864

YANKEE SPEED-An Englishman boa..s
Ing Of the superiority Of the horses in his
country, mentioned that the celebrated
Eclipse had iun q mile in q minute My
COED follow exclaimed an Americas q
present, that is less than the average ratio
of our common roadsters. l live At my
country seat near Philadelphia and whs
l ride in q hurry to town Of . morning,
my own shadow can't keep up with me,
but generally comes into the warehouse
to find me from a minute to a minute add
half after NY arrival Ore morning tho
beast was restless. and rode him as hard
as possibly could several times round Q
large faetery-just 70 take the old Harry
out Of him. Well, sir, he went 50 fast
that the whole time l saw my back di>
rectly before, and was twice in danger Of
riding over myself
Year: 1864

The Chicago Tita,ie the organ Of the
radicals in the northwest, publishes the
following slanderous and false attack upon
our Irish population:


"The negroas, without bounty and with
half the pay of the whits soidiers, have
put more mon into the field than the
Irish, twice or thrice over When the
war is over and the Union is saved. the
honor and glory Of preserving free institu,
tions and maintaing the great republic inv
tact will be parceied out among the
different classes Of men. The native arms
will get a share large enough to satisfy
their utmost desire; the Germans will
come in for a slice so of the Scandins vians
and Scotchmsn; aud the poor aua des-
pissed negroes will haye a large niche in
the shining temple to hold their part OF
the glory. But the smallest of all, in pro-
portion to their numbers, will be due to
the Irish


There have been more Irish enlisted in
our armies in proportion to their numbers
in this country than any other nationality
American not excepted. This was not
because they arc more patriotic than the
Germans and other foreigners, but because
Of their poverty and native love Of fight
ing. There are no braver troops in our
armies. On tho other hand, there are
fewer negro volunteers than any other
raee. Nine-tsnths OF the colored men in
the ranks are compulsory soldiers. The
Tribune 10 wrong and false Is 1t can be in
this matter-M r World
Year: 1864

JUSTICES ExExPr.-In the circuit court of Albe.
male county on writ Of ha6eas sorpu. in the case
Of several justices Of the Peace where the Governor
had refused to certify in favor of the parties who
were under - years Of age Judge Field discharged
the petitioners from the custody of the military
He remarked that Justice was State officer and
part Of the State-thst the Confederate govern
ment was merely the agent Of the States and could
not assail the State organization. That the act of
the State Legislature in the premises was not neces-
sary to bring to his judgment the case that inde-
pendent of it, he would have declared in the same
way.-Petersburg Erpress.
Year: 1864

We confess we are at . loss to know precisely
where Gen. Beauregard's army is, and Of course its
nresent object is Tot known to any outside military
circles in Georgia and Richmond. 1t is supposed
to be at or near Cave Springs in Alsb anna and the
report is that Beauregard is to be Joined by Kirby
Smith. General Taylor, and Generals Forrest and
Wheeler. This would swell his army to some fifty
thousand effective men.


Sherman is still at Atlanta. The federal papers
claim that he has seventy thousand men and rations
for several months. We do not know whether this
is true or not His rear communications have GER
tsiny been interrupted, if not seriously injured !;
but every rear attack upon him or his lines must
be made by regular troops, as it is now clear that
the population in his rear are not disposed to harass
him or destroy his communications.


We confess we do not see much if any thing to
cheer or encourage in the condition Of things in
Georgia We wish we could


The news from Richmond and Petersburg at the
time of writing this is quite meagre 1t may be
that the thunders of battle will be heard again in
few days. 1t is not to be supposed that Grant has
been idle during the last few weeks, or that he will
not give battle again before going permanently into
winter quarters But we can only conjecture as to
events around Richmond and Petersburg, as the
papers of those places contain but little informa'
tion and the same is true to the Georgia papers
We may expect at any moment to hear that Grant
has resumed the attack on Petersburg and Rich
mond, and it is more than probable that he will
move on both sides of the James at the same time
All We can do is to express the utmost confidence
in our brave troops, and hope for the best
Year: 1864

The RAvAGEs OF WAR-A citizen of Cabarrus
County, N. G., informed us few days since, that
in one Beat or Captains District in that County
there are seventytwo soldiers wires two thirds Of
whom are widows. Add this is a birds eye view
of the country generally. What an eloquent dis
course is this for peace Har6 indeed must be the
heart that can look unmoved on these widows and
their therless children and then call for men,


with the certainty that by such call more widows
and orphans will he added to this melancholy list
Year: 1864

Are We 10 Appeal to our Slaves to Fight our


Battles7


Had any one have predicted in 1860 that the
war which was then being urged on by fanatics
both North and South would finally be fought out
by slaves and that IN less than four years We should
be appealing to our own slaves to fight our battles
and Offering them as an inducement their liberty,
he would have been set down madman. But
alas! all these things seem to promise an early
ful6llInent The slaves of the South have no par
tcular interest in this war its whole tendency has
been to oppress and injure them, and had they not
been forced not a corporals guard of them would
have taken up arms on either side. Their condi
ton before the war; as slaves was infinitely better
than it will ever be again, and the fanatics and
demagogues who brought on and have continued
the war will be held responsible to the civilized
world for all the suferings they have endured or
may endure in its progress. The North has dis
graced itself by arming our slaves and forcing them
to the forefront Of the conflict and any attempt on
our part to use them will only bring US down to
their level; and besides, we should find the Slaves
with muskets in their hands, an element of weak.
ness instead of strength, for their timdity and
cowardice will induce them to seek protection from
the strongest side, and hence they would not only
not be reliable in battle, but they would 60 to
the enemy by regiments and brigades whenever
they found an opportunity.


A year or more ago when this thing was first spo.
ken Of we thought nothing of it, because did not
suppose that any considerable portion of our people
would ever become so thoroughly demented as to
propose seriously, to fight our battles and win our
independence with slaves but now that leading pa
pers are discussing the proprety of the step and the
government is being urged to its ADOPTION it becomes
matter for serious consideration, and we do not
hesitate, in the outset to enter our solemn protest
against it. In the commencement We proclaimed
to the world that were fighting for the right to
manage cur own domestic affairs in our own way,
which included the right to own and hold slaves !;
but now if the advice of those who want to raise an
army of negroes be followed, are to do ourselves
what we went to war to keep the North from doing
free our slaves and organize them to fat tor our
independence! Was ever such q monstrous, such
degrading proposition heard Of before !-Progress.
Year: 1864

Anguish Of mind has driven thousands to suidde;
anguish Of body none. This proves, that the health
of the mind ia If far greater consequence than the
heel,h Of the body although both are deserving Of
much more attention than either Of thcm receive.
Year: 1864

correspondent. of the Charleston Courier writes.
81 have lately had occasion to give dogwood full
trial on chiIls, and confidently commend it A
strong decoction Of the bark and berries is made,
one third the quantity of spirits is added. Dose,
wine glass full three times daily.
Year: 1864

youth and maturity arising from the bsneful habits
Of self abuse. To which is added observations on
Female Diseases and other interesting matter ofthe at.
Importance the married and those contemplating
marriage doubts of their physical ability
hat Sent TO any address In sealed wrap
per, on receipt often cents or four stamps


We devote entire time and attention to the treat


ent Of the various private diseases Of in pr
gate report Dspenssy the only Insttaton
kind in America which has been tsbshed by special
charter this fact should give preference the
various quacks of doubtfn character to be fouu in all