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Year: 1867

BENNETT SNuFrs TKEAsoS.-The Herald
says:


"There has recently been remarkable
gathering Of southern Governor and poll
ticians at Washington in consultation with
President johnson. The result Is noised
abroad as the adoption Of . new line Of po-
| licy on his part to be submitted to the new
Congress on the 4th Of March, policy
which, it is said, will embrace impartial
suffrage to whites and blacks in the rebel
States, with the general condition of .
reading and writing and q two hundred
and fifty dollars property qualification, to
be adopted by said States as the basis Of
restoration. This Is suggested as q COM
promise with Congress; but unfortunately
in this light it signifies nothing and will
come to nothing. Like the proposition,
with the flight of Louis Philippe from his
throne, to substitute the young Count de
Paris as regent, this overture is i" too late"
and, moreover, it does not begin to meet
the necessities Of the case. In truth,
however, it is not intended as compro-
mise. 1t is only bit Of strategy, feint,
q mere diversion to draw of the enemy.
"What, then, is the real purpose of Mr..
Johnson2 What is the secret Of this late
gathering Of his southern Governors and
southern managing politicians in the pri-
vate audience chamber Of the White
House, What is the explanation of this
happy accord between southern rebels,
northern Copperheads, and the Admins
trationS What are they driving at? Out
side Of the White House there is no mys-
terry about the matter. Southernrebel and
northern Copperhead journals are getting
up the scarecrow of coup detat. If
driven to the wall, they warn us John
son the First will repeat the game Of
Napoleon the Third in dispensing the
National Assembly Of the Republic
in 1851 at the point Of the bayonet.


"This is in accordance with Mr.. Stewards
hint of last September en- route to Chicago
that if we will not have Andrew Johnson
as President we must have him as King.
He will not interfere with the adoption of
impeachment resolutions by the House,
nor will he resist the motion to bring him
to trial before the Senate; but if they
attempt to suspend him in the functions of
his office while on trial, his reserved power
as commander-in-chief Of the army and
navy is to be brought to bear in the dis
persion of Congress after the style of Louis
Napoleon or Oliver Cromwell, and in
cali upon the militia Of the several States
to put down any popular demonstrations
that may be attempted in support of Con-
gresS.


"Those southern Governors and leading
rebel politicians who have lately had him
by the button-hole have probably been
giving him promises of 'aid ad comfort ,
in any emergency"
Year: 1867

RIVER STEAMERs.-The new and elegant
steamer John Sylvester will resume her
regular trips between this city and Nor
folk this morning. The Eliza Hancock, a
fast and beautiful steamer, has been put
upon this line in place of the Georgeanna,
which made her final trip on Monday. BY
the-by, we hope that popular and courte-
GUS gentleman Captain D. j. Hill has not
left us for good. We should be most sorry
to part with him.


The two boats now on the line are said
to be the fastest ever run in the James.
They are finely fitted, and with this and
the beauties and the interesting spots
along the "noble Jeems," the trip by the
river will prove most desirable one.
Year: 1867

DAISY FRILLING
is the name OF new Trimming which is rapidly
taking the place of Ruaie, as it requires no fur.
ther doing up than the regular washing and iron.
ing ; ii is so woven as to retain its shape.
Cashs Coventry Frilling with and without edge.
For sale at LEVY BROTHERS.,
feT Is Main street.
Year: 1867

New MANUFAcTORY.-It is in contem-
plation to establish another extensive hat
mandatory in this city, for the double
purpose of giving employment to many
poor and unemployed persons, who would
be glad to support themselves by their own
industry, and Of course to make money
for the stockholders. We suppose this
company will be put in operation as rapid
ly as possible, and it is anticipated that it
will be very successful.
Year: 1867

A MEAN CHICKEN.-The darkey is very
good at inventing stories to get himself out
Of scrape, as any one who has ever at
tended the Mayors court will at once
agree. The old commonplace stories of
having bought what they are charged with
having stolen, and the like, are being told
less often than of old, and we have now
each day something new. We have of late
heard some pretty good ones told to his
Honor, and we give the following as sam
pie:


Jasper Taylor, dilapidated looking negro,
was arraigned yesterday for trespassing
upon the premises of William Fl. Finne-
gan. Mr.. Finnegan testified that he heard
on Wednesday night noise in his cellar,
and upon going to see what was the mat
ter, he found Jasper coiled up on pile of
wood, and as he had no business there he
had him arrested.


Jasper said to his Honor, 81 cum from
Louisiana wild our sojers in de war, an l
amt never bin back dar since. bin
workin in de country, etc. De oder day l
cum to town, and gemman friend o'mine,
he's nigger, he is, axed me for to spend
de night wild him, and to sleep in de cellar
whar he rent q room. / went dar an laid
down in the cellar by de pile oh wood. l
didn't had nuttin tall to do wild de chicken
whar hollered. De chicken was on one
end OBJ log, an was on de oder, an I pull
de log an de chicken holler."


This was very mean thing in the
chicken, especially when Jasper was so ia
vorably inclined towards it, in fact, really
fond of it; so much so that he felt great
desire to adopt it. His Honor would doubt
less have ordered this foul, ungrateful
biped to be beheaded but for law, incorri-
9ble law, which will not allow man to
have too great liking for other mems
chickens. Jasper was sent to Jail, and ere
this is an enlisted man in the chain gang.
Year: 1867

A person who had been summoned to the
Supreme Court as Juror forward and stated that
he had objection 10 serve hut he understood his want
of religious belief objection In the mind OF the
Court lie could OF oath. though he would
act accordance with his conscience The Court, after
questions, rejected him as juror on TINS ground
Year: 1867

the throne and the stability of the Govern
ment. The Senator is pleased to fortify the
bill with names In my opinion he is as
much mistaken in the opinions of some of
parties he quotes, as he is incorrect in his
quotation of my language and opinions. He
AYERS the Chief Executive of the State favors
this bill, and is willing to try it for two
years. 1 will inform the Senator that he has
considered this BILL and upon mature reiec-
ton, has changed his opinion.


The Senator says, I estimated the taxable
property of the State at one hundred million,
and cited the Treasurer's report to show that
1 made quite mistake, as the Treasurer,
whose business it is to look into these mat
tiers. estimated it at three hundred millions.
The Treasurers estimate is based upon val
ues before the war, and so confident is that
officer and so confident is this Senate, that
no reasonable men can be found to place any
such value upon property now, as the
Trcasurers estimate is based upon, that they
refuse to rc-value, prcferring small tax up
on fictitious values. to large one upon real
values. must still insist that my estimate
is quite as near correct as the Treasurers,
and that 1 am sustained by the Treasurer and
the action of this body, with the co-opera
ton of the Senator from Orange.
Year: 1867

THE BLAINE AMENDMENT.-It is to be
hoped the Senate will not stultify itself by
mgrafting upon the military bill reported
from the Reconstruction Committee and
passed by the House, anything so incongru-
Gus with its provisions as the Blaine amend
ment as we understand it. AS Mr.. Howard
very justly remarked in the debate yesterday,
this proposition is naturally Incompatible
with the bill itself, and the adoption of it
would he like an attempt to mingle oil and
water On no account should Congress
adopt any measure recognizing the compe-
tency of the Southern States as now organ
lied to act upon the rattle ation of an amend
ment to the National Constitution prior to
their rehabilitation by the Legislative power
of the nation Wash. Eoening Leader.
Year: 1867

THr JUDICIAL ELECTION" The nominees be-
fore the people are among the most acceptable
that could have been presented. The places
vh;cb thew have been named for are not politi-
cal. They are familiar with the duties Of the
stat;ons to which they aspire, having heretofore
are canable and they are honest. Never before
has California had Supreme Bench which re-.
ceiyed so large share of public confidence as
the present one; and no other State Superin-
tendent of Public Instruction upon this coast did
On mncb for the cause of universal education an
has the incumbent of that Office, who is again
before the people for their approval There is a
strong desire in the minds of the people to retain
that Bench as it is, and to keep in the place he
has so well filed the Schoolmaster-General." -
RIE
Year: 1867

The Napa Register truthfully says of our can
didate for State Superintendent of Public In.
struction go He is identified with the educa-
tional interests of California by long years of
patient labor. He is, moreover, ripe scholar
and possessed of a high degree of executive
ability He is no political trickster, but one who
has ever been found upright both as man and
an officer The educated classes of society give
him their highest confidence, and the people At
large, without distinction of party, as we be-
lieye, desire his reelection. Certainly NO State
ever had a better or more efficient Superin-
fendenf"
Year: 1867

EVERY Democratic paper in the State is on let
ties lest Governor Low shall convene the Legis-
lature previous to the regular session, for the
purpose of ratifying the constitutional amend
ments This is not surprising. Whatever ar
gument may be used against such act the
part of the Executive, we firmly believe, in the
face Of the election result, that great majority
of the voters of California are in favor of rati-
flying the amendments. 1t is positively certain
that majority of the incoming Legislature will
refuse to do it,
Year: 1867

AN EDITOR RoBBED.-The editor of the Dutch
Flat Enquirer has been to the State Fair, and
writing of his experience :-'' We were the
victim of extortion, and compelled TO pay
the monstrous price of six dollars per night for
room in second class house. This was for
room rent alone, and before leaving we took the
precaution to get receipt, which may be seen
by all who are skeptical.'
Year: 1867

VI AOCh nOSplIdl 6OuuUuyJ
Would respectfully call the attention of the public OF
San Francisco and vicinity the fact that he has removed
his cal Institute from the of Jackson and
Kearney streets


To 1OS montgomery street,


ADJOINING THE OCCIDENTAL HOTEL,
Where he will be in attendance daily administer the
wants of all those who may require his services.


1t is impossible here mention all the diseases with which
he is familiar some perhaps, will be of place The
formidable the most destructive mankind is Self
Abuse The brain being the seat Of the disease the whole
system suffers in consequence will here some
symptoms that those afflicted may be able form
opinion regard their complaints and seek advice
time thereby saving themselves world of suffering Nerv-
GUS debility memory pain in the limbs back
papation Of the heart trembling of the limbs, headache
genial society," especially that of females
should you be suffering from any of them call at
DIR. TOZER, and he will you in a short time without
interruption in your business or state by let
ter and will be occasion for calling the Office.


STRUCTURE OF THE URETHRA
formidable to health Send for my
that disease and inform yourselves of
Bile results. The cured in a few days.


TOZER has for the last forty years given his entire
attention to the Treatment and Cure OF Special
Complaints, and will GUARANTEE cure in all cases.
His remedies purely vegetable positive in their &C.
tion. His medicines for all FEMALE COMPLAINTS have
been tried in this City and State for Fifteen Years.
with the greatest


His FEMALE PILLS unrivaled in the cure of SUD-
preston Of the monthly sickness Price, S per
had at the Office only Sent by Mail Express receipt
Of price,


~ All letters strictly confidential Address, through
mail or express


DR.. CHAS. H. TOZER,
los Montgomery street, (adjoning Occidental Hotel)


or, Post ONCE Lock Box 1884,


36:l252:4p. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.
Year: 1867

A Curious Debit and Credit Account Between


Radicals and Freodmen.
From the Wilmington IN. c. Journal


II would be well II the freedmen Of the South would
heed and carefully memorze few important fact2 In
the political which 10 70 follow every solicitation
the purpose Of securing their votes in favor Of the rad
cal party. Among others the old plea Of gratitude 70
the Northern section for their newly acquired freedom
will doubtless be Of the most prominent II ID well
enough uudsrstand in time the meaning OF the grati
suds due BY the negro 70 the radical They he radi
Of his own, whatever they may Be-, and adopt those
which have received the royal sanction Of ultra republic
canism 10 this claim they present at the same time
little account somewhat thus ".
I foHssncpasion Proclamation q '''- 8 -. i II I.
THIS open account they willing to balance BY the
following credt:- e s9 .sn


By votes given in favor Of radical candidates and under


But in the wording of this account there s very great
and : very palpable error Instead Of making the
cssditor For instance would 1t not be strictly in
accordance with the account II stands upon the
great book OF human actions 70 say IA ,1lsA
~ 4fs.se [Old Accoantl M .a ia
To nums :o s.
same conditions sntalsd upon their present heirs and de-
By an Emancipation Rrool.ua.on-


SANE 10 TIE sANE, DIR.


TO the present x Of three cents pound @ per bale
Produced ~ cSorsa labor - 'p0' '''


To this latter he new account) there ID credit and
the account can never be balanced except BY change Of
legislative Debtors This tax upon cotton this cotton


produced by the labor Of the freedman and Of course
II serves to impose Indirectly upon him. Who are the
country answer-the Northern manufactures and the
Northern politicians Yet the first account although
conceded one is not strictly correct ipasmuch the
negro does not his freedom only TO the ncpa-
tion proclamation, nor 10 those who with loud mouths
now claim credit for IT, but mainIy 70 the soldiers
camp the battle feld carried with them to the
home OF the slave. And these very men, TO whom, in
reality the freedmen their liberty, not only
moro backward to claim the debt really due them but
do not in majority OF instances affiliate in sentiment
with those who anxious 70 enforce their political
opinions upon the negro. ' ts
Year: 1867

The Providence Journal states that q
requistion has lately been issued by the
Governor Of one Of the New England States
on the Governor Of another State for the ar
rest and delivery Of fugitive from justice,
charged with hocuspocus in the getting up
Of gold mining company. 1t seems that
the individual in question, while engaged in
organizing the company, exhibited list
purporting to be subscription for stock by
men Of wealth, well known in the commu.
nifty. The representation that these were
bona fde subscribers induced others to sub
scribe and pay in their money. Subse-
quently it was discovered that the wealthy
parties aforesaid had simply lent their names
to help the protector; in fact that they never
had an interest in the enterprise, and that
the representations to the contrary made by
the protector were untrue. Hereupon, those
who had paid in money instituted proceed
ings against the promoter as swindler.
Year: 1867

Tue New York Tribune says that "mucl
Is said in praise Of the yacht race, but public
opinion has not yet shaped itself into giving
full credit to whom it is due We believe
that the honor of the recent victory belongs
so far as seamanship is concerned, to Capt
SANUELs, the sailing-master of the Henriet
ta-the same officer who commanded the
clipper ship Dreadnought when she made
some years ago, the fastest of sailing pas
sages across the Atlantic.n
Year: 1867

GEN. BEAUREGARD met the Congressional
excursion party at Canton, Miss He told
them that he was in favor Of consolidated
government, as the war had settled the ques.
ton Of State rights, and that il it was in his
power he would not restore the institution
OF slavery. In saying this he believed he
expressed the sentiments Of the fighting men
Of the South.
Year: 1867

The editor of the London Times, now
travelling in this country, in his last letter
home remarks "What can be done to satisfy
the radicals and the South, no one, so far as
| know is able to conjecture"
Year: 1867

The latest San Francisco papers give IN
account of horrible tortures practiced upon
a poor Cinnamon to make him confess that
he had committed theft of which he was
probably innocent. lie was hung by the
neck till life was nearly extinct, and was
otherwise cruelty maltreated. These cases
arc frequent in the yicinity'ofth mines.
Year: 1867

FRANCE is all in hubbub. Silk manu-,
iacture not only but many other industrial
pursuits are at low ebb. The people begin
to grumble. The Mexican expedition is a
failure and the prestige of the Emperor, as a
man of sagacity and discernment, is on the
wane And when the French grumble, that's
the halfway station to revolution.
Year: 1867


As lay awake in the night
And heard the pattering rain,
Faintlv caught the rumbling sound
OF The coming midnight train.
The world was murky and still,
The air was loaee | with damp,
And on the folds of the mist it came
b U The noise of this iron tramp.
Plunging through darkness and fog,
Screaming its sg' ais before
6earchinV the night with its eye of fame,
And filling the earth with its roar
knew all toe track, and could tell,
Ry the sinking and swell Of the sound,
When it darted through woods or toiled up


grade,


Or leaped Ger bridge at a bound.
Now the sound foated free on the air;
Now it died roubd the curve of hill
Now lost to the ear in the deep rocky pass
But the mad thing was rushing on still.
Plunging throug blackness and mist;
Sending wild arums before;
Howling like a demon of darkness let loose
From Acheron fiery shore.
And now all t windines are passed,
And out il CONES on to the plain,
Shaking the earth rs il tears along
Through midnight blackness and rain.
oh that some forest chief,


From his ancient woodland nest,
Might peer through the night, aud catch the


wild sight


Of this monster troubling his rest.
Nearer and nearer it comes


Louder the crash and the roar,
Bearing its precious load of life,


Two huudred souls and more.
Many their errands be


Some journey for traffic and gain;
Some go 10 the gloomy chambers OF death,
And some to the ridal tran.
Here are eyes heavy with sleep,


Here bright with tightening love,
In joy and in tear with hope and fears
On through the darkness they move.
And now it goes by at leap,


Wild the weird flashes it throws
Out of thick darkness it throws


And into thick darkness it goes
Plunging through backness and fog
Sending loud signals before;
Searching the night with its eyes of flame
And filling the earth with its roar.
Year: 1867

A YoUNG WIFE, Of Michigan. after a
honeymoon of only twenty'lOur hours, left
her husband, and applied Tor divorce on
the ground that cher husband was not as
rich as she thought he was" and the court
granted it.
Year: 1867

Senate bill No. 20: To change the time
of holding the Chancery Court of the
county of Lawrence. Passed first reading.


House bill No. IS; To protectmechanics,
giving them lien on the product of their
labor Passed second reading.


Senate bill No. 100: Authorizing The
payment TO A. A. Pearson, Commissioner
of Metropolitan Police of Chattanooga, the
sum of $4,000, TO be applied to the payment
of the police force of Chattanooga, for
services from November lst, 1866, TO the
9th of March, 1867, the same TO be collected
and refunded to the State when suit now
pending in the Supreme Court ON the sub.
ject shall have been decided.


Mr.. Wines wished that some gentleman
who was posted in the matter would state
whether it was probable that the suit
pending in the Supreme Court, would be
so decided as to authorize the collection
and return 10 the State of the amount now
proposed 10 be advanced, He believed that
the measure was a Just one, and should be
passed, and further, that the snit wonld be
favorably decreed. A statement from some
one acquainted with the facts would, he
thought, strengthen the bill.


hIs huuttHOu btAltu tic AdlAe lu tie CAcf,
and expressed himself satisfied that the de.
cision of the Supreme Court would be such
as would secure the repayment to the State
Of the sum now asked TO be appropriated.
The State had pledged itselfto support this
police force, and il was just that this bill
should be paid. Mr.. Pearson had adj
vanced the money from his own pocket to
pay the police force; had mortgaged his
property for this purpose, being determined
that the system Of police instituted by the
State should be carried out upon the faith
that the State would stand up to its promise
and assume the debt


Mr.. White, of Greene, was 10 favor OF
paying this debt whether 1t shall ever be
refunded or not. He had looked into the
matter, and in his view, this was a debt
which the State had pledged its faith to
pay, and he was in favor Of paying every
Just debt which the State had contracted
He was a taxpayer, and he was ready al
ways to contribute what was due from him
20 liquidate the honest debts OF The State
He would rather lose the coat from has
back than that the State should take a steT
in the direction of reputation, or commit
so fsgrant an act of injustice toward man
who had fearlessly maintained the policy
Of the loyal State government at 50 much
personal sacrifice.


Mr.. Speaker Richards called Mr.. Roacf
to the chair and addressed the House IL
support Of the bill. The measure was onS
which most meet the approval of ever
loyal man in the State. The law establish
ing the Metropolitan Police sysIem va
originally Radical measure IL was no
necessary 70 refer to the terrible riots al
Memphis, and the conduct Of the Rebe
! municipal authorities in Nashville an'