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Year: 1867

THE ADVANCE STEP IN PROGRESS,


There is new element in our canvass
now that causes those who opposed us
to make one more struggle for the as-
tendency, but it is only the logical and
legitimate conclusion of all you have
done before. The right Of the colored
man to suffrage is but the legitimate
and logical deduction from what you
had done before. Is there any man so
blind to what he was doing one year
ago by voting to sustain the Republican
candidates then, that he can be induced
to change his course at this time7
What was the issue last year9 1t was
on the Constitutional Amendment pro-
posed by two-thirds and more of Con-
Year: 1867

PAssIoN.-The torrent and
the blast can mar the loveliest
scenes in nature. War, with
his ruthless hand, may rival the
elements in their work of de-
struction; but it is passion
alone that can lay waste the
human heart. The whirIwind
and the flood have duration in
their existence, and have
bounds for their fury; the earth.
RECEIVERS from the devastation
of the conflict, with a fetility
that seems enriched by the
blood of its victims |; but there
are feelings that no human
agency can limit, and mental
wounds which are beyond the
art of man to heal.
Year: 1867

MARRYING FOR SHoW.-To
the question often asked of
young men as to why they do
not marry, we sometimes hear
the reply, !" am not. able to-
support a wife," In one ease
in three, perhaps, this may be
SO; but, as a general thing, the
true reply would be. 81 am not
able to support the style in
which I think my wife ought
to live" In this again we see
a false view of marriage
looking to an appearance in the
world, instead of a union with a
loving woman forher own sake.
There are very few men of in
dustrious habits who cannot
maintain a wife, if they. are
willing to live economically,
and without reference to the
opinion of the world. The
great evil is, they are not will.
ling to begin Life humbly, to
retire together into an obscure
position, and together work
their way in the world--he by
industry in bis calling, and she
by dispensing with prudence
the money that he earns. But
they must stand out, and at
tract the attentions of others
by their fine houses and fine
clothes.-[ Exchange.
Year: 1867

+ An English jury has decided that when
man who is smoking in railroad car refuses
80 remove his cigar at the request Of his fel-
Iompasseugers, they have the right to knock
it out ot his mouth.
Year: 1867

A NEW FABLE-A certain bear learned
to dance, and this was the way his master
taught him.


He made him stand upon large stove,
in which FIRE was kindlsd The bear was
obliged TO dance to keep his feet from burn.
ing, meanwhile musician played q lively
tune upon fute. Whenever the bear was
made to dance upon the hot iron, the mu-
sicisn played the same merry tune, and the
bear supposed the music to be the cause Of
his pain. And it happened that ever after,
when he heard the musician play upon his
flute, he thought Of his former suffering,
and began to dance. Seeing this, the OK
envied. him his Hne taste for music, the
horse praised him fbr his graceful motions,
and thoughtful owl pronounced him the
happisst u hrutss "


"Alas!" said tho bear, my apparent
gaiety hides my real distress; love neither
music nor mirth; IcarIy secret grief and
my dancing is prompted by the memory Of
pain"
There Is no being moro miserable than
the professional clown or harlequin. Folly
is often mask for grief and unhappiness.
Year: 1867

nS~ Beecher thus speaks Of an editor
Before him passes in review all their ey.
change newspapers He is to know all
their contents-to mark for others the mat.
ter that requires attention. His scissors are
to be alert, and clip with incessant industry
all the little items that together form GO
large an interest in the news department.
He passes in review each week every section
Of his country through the newspaper lens
he looks across the ocean, aud sees strange
lands, and following the SUI, he searchcs all
over the world for material. It will require
but one moment time for the readers to
take in Whist two hours produce. BY him
are read the manuscripts that swarm the
Office like flies in July It is bis frown that
dooms them. His hand that condenses a
Whole page into line. 1t ia his discreet
sternness that rcsists the sentimental obitu.
aries, and gives our young poets twig on
which to sit and sing their first lays. The
power behind the throne, in newspapers as
in higher places, is sometimes as important
as tho throne. Correspondents, occasional
and regular, stand in awe at that silent pow
er which has the last chance at an article,
and who sends it forth in glory or humility
In short, as the body depends upon good
digestion so the health of a paper depends
upon the vigorous digestion which goes on
by means Of the editor.
Year: 1867

MEDICAL ADVICE.-Dr. Wm. K. Doherty's
Medical and Surgical Institute is becominsa SINE
qua non to the welfare OF our State and health
OF our citizens; and his rapidly spreading reputa-
ton, although it may excite surprise, is but the
signal of skill; and fellows as the natural effect
OF such ra.1se. We are personally acquainted
with gertlet1en who had suffered for years under
chronic disease, and who had taken advantage of
every available means that promised relief, but
without success, until they called upon DR.. Do
hcrty, who 10 an incredibly short space of time,
has given them entire relief. 1t is gratifying to
announce this fact, because the Doctor is gen
tlcmap who seeks. not by defamation of others,
to establish his reputation or to rear the super
structure OF his own upon the ruin Of anothcr's
fame. SThe Doctor conducts his Institute n0ch
manner that must be gratifying to all his pa
tients He examines, advises and recommends
without charge, and the patient after hearing
his terms for treatment, can accept or reject at
Measure In no case does the Doctor make q
charge unless he effects cure This. he is allie
to do because he feels the confidence which long
experience has given. and no.doubt the consola
tion which appertains to that confidence. Per
sons afflicted with either acute or chronic disease
would do we'll to consult the Doctor; At all events
it can do no barm as for consultation he asks nc
fee nor does he insist on obedience 10 his advice
unless the patient places himself under his care
His Offices are on Sacramento street. opposite the
Pacific Mail Steamship Offices. f. News.
Year: 1867

SPECIAL NOTICE -.Wewould call the atten-
ton of of our readers to the Grover & Baker Ma
chimes. Their reputation is too we'll established
for us to attempt word In their favor, but
would advise any person wanting a reliable Fam
lily Sewing Machine, to investigate these before
buying. "a word 10 the wise Is sufficient"
Year: 1867

Travel To the South by railway is said


TO be falling off. Washington cores
pondeuts announce that there is SO little
travelling done from that city south
ward, that only one through train a day
il to be run TO New Orleans. The night
train on the Orange, Alexandria, aud


Manassas Railroad has also been dis
continued. IL Is added that the mana
gers of Southern railroads declare that
il is difficnlt for them to pay their rum
Year: 1867

MoDEsT.-The author of Promotheus
at Atlantis is evidently one who looks
out for the main chance. He values
cash more highly than credit. Suppose
that Calico, Harvey, Newton, or
franklin had made the publication OF
their discoveries dependent on such n
contingency as is contained in the sub
Joined, from the Round Table: A.


To any publisher, or other person,
who will pay me "A reasonable and
proper price for them, will send a Sc
Ties of mathematical demonstrations,
proving that Newton's theory of the
motions of the heavenly bodies is
false, that the Copernican system Is
only apparently true, and that another
and new system is absolutely true.


Let any one who has heretofore jeer-
ed at me for offering hin truths which
he could not understand, now give the
world solid and golden proof of his
wisdom by offering to me, in turn, ten,
twenty, or thirty thousand dollars for
these demonstrations, with the excep-
ton that shall not be able to produce
them. t
Year: 1867

TIE Duty ON PAPER.-We wish that
Congress, iii the revision of the tariff.
would not forget the matter of white pa
per, which Is HOW under virtually pro-
hibitory tariff, enabling the paper makers,
by combination, TO keep the price up TO
any unreasonable notch they please. while
book and newspaper publishers and the
great reading public have to pay for il.
There can be no valid reason, for the price
of materials, why news paper should now
cost twenty cents the pound, to nine cents
five years ago. Many book publishers in
this country find it advantageous 10 get
their books printed in England, and then
have them brought 10 this country for
sale. Ii the tariff should be taken off, and
paper could he imported, the price would
fall at once, six or eight cents on the
pound, which would be an item OF reIuc-
tion that would be sensibly felt TO the ad-
vantage both Of publishers and readers.
We repeat the wish that Congress NAV
''see the point" and do the right thing in
the pIemises.-ConcOrd DemOcTut.
Year: 1867

IyA MUppLE-Never before in California have
State politics been in SO great muddle as now.
Generally speaking everything was lovely until
the Union Stnte Convention met, but that body
bv its unwise action not only engendered disat-
fiction throughout the State, but forced it upon
the Districts also, and the result is, or will be,
that our Congressional tickets must suffer with
the State ticket. In the First Congressional Dis
,rict Convention was exhibited one of the finest
efforts at ground and lofty tumblng we have ev-
er known, while the Second District Convention
we know to have been farce and as for the
Third, that is said to have been swndle
These Conventions, thus conducted, were the
devour those who scattered the seed freely
and to feast for time on the ruins thereby cre-
ated. The workingmen Of San Francisco, who
elected the delegates to the First District Con-
vention, declare that they have been sold, and
have raised committees to find out who made the
sale how much paid and who received the
money. The Union and Democratic nominees
went before them the other night to solicit their
votes, but they could not obtain hearing, nor
would they hear anybody until the attempt is
made to ascertain who sold and who purchased.
And this is but sample of the muddle caused
all over the State by the political hucksters who
have sought by all the tricks and frauds imag-
Unable 10 get control of the Union organization.
We must return to the first principes-honesty
and fair dealing-before success can crown our
efforts The men who have wrought this ruin
must be discarded else the disaffecton will con-
Time and the ruin be still greater. We can on
" get out of the muddle by retraeing our steps
Sacramento Bee.
Year: 1867

GENERAL SUTTER IS New YoRK.-The General
fsays a recent correspondent is still tarrying in
This city the guest of E. z. Dunbar. saw him
in Central Park an evening or two since, with
his hosts eldest son for guide surveying the
beauties of that attractive promenade. He is
soon to meet his friends and some of the &c solid
men y of New York at reception given him 81
the Travellers Club.
Year: 1867

We have lately heard capital story connected
with prominent lawyer of a neighboring viii
liage, who has distinguished himself in defence
of criminals well as in connection with trials,
having frequently, through his skill, aided the
mos. hardened criminals to escape justice.


Some time ago. while our friend was attending
court in adjoining county, he was applied to
by singular specimen of humanity, charged
with grand larceny, to defend him. The lawyer
very naturally inquired what crime he was ac-
cused of. The party accused replied that some
body had been mean enough to charge him with
stealing $50 in bank notes, and had got him
indicted


Are you guilty? asked the lawyer.


That's none of your business, replied the ac-
,cused. They say that makes no difference with
You, whether man is guilty or not, you will
contrive to dig him out in some way. So don't
talk any more about guilt till you hear what the
jury says.


Well what about the pay? said the lawyer.


You just hold on till the trial is over; ; give
1.-the compiainant) hi on the cross exam
nation, and that other fellow he has got to back
him up, and you'll have no trouble about your
pay.


The trial commenced and proved to be a some
what exciting The District Attorney prov
cd that the money in question was composed of
two fifty dollar bills certain bank, and the
remainder all in ten dollar bills, all of which
wrapped up in piece of oil silk. The jury,
after listening to the counsel in the case and re-
ceiving the charge Of the Judge, retired, and
soon returned with verdict of not guilty. The
accused, who was so elated with the result of
the trial and the effort Of his counsel invited the
latter into of the vacant jury rooms. As
soon as they were alone he slapped his counsel
on the shoulder and exclaimed


Free as water amt |? What's the use of try
ing man for stealing when you're around ?
Now | spose you want your pay?


Yes, have you got any thing 10 pay with?


Lend me your knife and we'll see about that.


The lawyer slightly startled at such propo-
sition, rather reluctantly complied.


Tie accused Immediately commenced ripping
away at the waistband Of his pantaoons, and
soon produced the roll of bills for the stealing
of which he had just been tried wrapped up in
the same identical piece of oil silk, described BY
the witnesses for the prosecution, and throwing
it down on the table before the astonished law
yer exclaiming


There, take your pay out of that; guess
there is enough to pay you tolerably we'll.


Why you viianI you stole that money after
all do you expect can take any of that money
Stole that money? Why, what are you talk
ing about? Didn't them twelve men up stairs
there lust say didn't steal it? What is the
use of YOU trying to raise question of con-
science after twelve respectable men have given
their opinion on the subject. Take your pay
out of that and ask questions. Don't be
modest in taking got it easy enough and
you've worked hard enough for it,


Our informant did not state how much the
LAWYER took, but we presume he didn't have
much left, after our friend had satisfied his
.conscicnce in the premises.
Year: 1867

Once more we desire TO call the attention
of Union men to the Importance of having
their names registered upon the Great Reg
lister of the county. 1t costs nothing to do
so, and without it no one is entitled to vote at
any general or primary election. The fact Of
a man being opposed to the Registry Law
should not prevent him becoming voter
under its provisions. Let no Union man de-
prive himself of the privileges of freeman
on so fimsy pretext. If the law is obnox-
ious it can be repealed; but those who allow
their opposition to carry them so far as to
decline registration, at once deprive them
selves of the right. to vote even for its abol
ishment.


One very important reason why Union men
should register, is found in the fact that
almost every Copperhead in the county has
done so. They have registered with prompt
ness and unanimity that indicates secret or
g2nizatiOn and the most thorough party dis
cipline, and they are doing this for very
significant purpose. That purpose is to call
a County Convention, nominate Candidates
for the various Offices, and, if possible, elect
them. This can only be done through the
supineness and neglect of Union men ; and
to guard against even such q possibility, every
Unionist should promptly qualify himself for
the privilege of voting. Old Shasta stands
too conspicuous in the front rank of the loyal
counties of the State, to allow her reputation
to be sullied. by a Copperhead success, or to
permit dishonest or incompetent men to re
gain control of her government. Therefore
let every Union man within the limits Of the
county make no delay in placing his name on
the Great Register, in order to be prepared
to assist in the work of preserving his indi-
yidual interests, and the interests and honor
of the county.
Year: 1867

DURING the epidemic of Intermittent fevers
in the West this season, the whole immense
stock of Ayers Ague Cure became exhausted,
and the producing power of his Laboratory
was found inadequate to meet the demand.
Many who knew its extraordinary virtues for
the cure Of Chills and Fever, paid exorbitant
prices for it to those who were fortunate
enough to have supply on hand. Some
of our neighbors paid ten dollars for q bottle,
while the regular price is but one, and assure
US it was on the whole the cheapest remedy
they could buy, even at that figure. They
praise it for two qualities first, that it cures,
and last, that it leaves the health unimpair
ed. .-I0lra Standard.
Year: 1867

School BALL.-The school ball, to come of
at Armory Hall on Friday evening next,
promises to be a splendid affair. Those
having the matter in charge are making
every preparation that can contribute to the
enjoyment of those who may attend The
Lyon Light Infantry will have drill and
parade in the afternoon, and the members
will attend the ball in uniform. To see the
veterans exhibit their shapes on the occasion
is alone worth the price of admission. Let
everybody attend.
Year: 1867

lsa- Hope for the Afiicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement Of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. J. C.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char.
latanism it is a boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure Under the of the skillful
Doctor the sick and troubled diyest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
sick or in trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, 536 Washing
ton street. San Francisco.
Year: 1867

WANT PREcINcT.-~The people of South
Fork presented petition at the last regular
meeting of@the Board of Supervisors, asking
for the establishment of an election precinct
at that place, but the petition was nos grant
ed. Since then there has been quite an
accession to the population of the place, and
another petition will be presented to the
Board at the May term, which will undoubt-
edly secure the formation of the coveted
precinct
Year: 1867

rho gravel ensues from neglect or improper treatment
Of the kidneys These organs being weak the water is
not expelled from the bladder but allowed to remain
u becomes eyelsh and sediment FORMS 1t is from this
deposit that stone is IOrmed and gravel ensues.
Year: 1867

accepted for exaltstioni but before he
could receive the degrees, was called of
upon duty, and wal thus prevented nom
receiving them. Earring this temporary
absence he had tile misfortune 10 lose
one OF bis arms in battle. On his return
home hestjli desires the degrees. being in
every respect worthy. unhesitatingly
recommend that the Chapter exalt him.
or, in the event they refuse, that they
recommend him t,l some other Chapter
FOR exaltation. tt Is just such case as
peculiarly eommends our unfortunate
brother 10 Masonic sympathy and Ma
Year: 1867

The Richmond papers do not denounce
the reconstruction proposition agreed
upon by the Administration and the
Southern Governors, but invites its con-
sideration by the people of that State.
The Enquirer says: "0ur situation is
too grave and critical for violent
language or rash counsels. We think
more than ever that no time should be
lost in dispatching Trustworthy persons TO
Washington to confer with the proper
parties and advise US, instead Of leaving
matters to drift or 10 fall in the hands, Il
may be Of the ignorant, the facile, the
designing or the treacherous Of the sons
Of the South. We are not Of those who
would reject any and every plan Of
paciicaiiOn, preferring to driit on
without chart OF compass, trusting
10 luck for a propitious result There
are those who cry out against all
schemes Of settlement reckless Of the
ruin that may follow an obsti0ate and
impraotioable course. Such is not our
temper, and such is not the temper or
judgment Of the Southern people, as Is
evinced By the concessions 10 which
they have submitted in the expectation
that they would avail
Year: 1867

Lee struggled with himself a while
longer. His ill.nature had TO be conquer
ed firsi (; his moody, accusing spirit had
TO be subdued. He thought Of many
things 10 say, yet he feared TO say them
lest his wife shonld meet his address with
cold rebuff. At last, leaning towards
her and taking hold of the shirt bosom
upon which she was at work, he ssid in
voice carefully modulated with kindness


You are doing the work beautifully.
Mary


Mrs. Lee made no reply but her hus-
band did not fail to notice that she lost al
most instantly that riged erectness with
which she had been sitting, nor that the
motion Of her needle had ceased.


MY shirts are better made and whittier
than those OF any other man in the shop
said Lee, encouraged 10 60 on,


'Are they 2


Mrs. Lees voice was low and had in it
a slight huskiness. She did not turn her
face, but her husband saw she leaned
little toward him. He had broken the
ice Of reserve and sll was easy now. His
hands was among the clouds and fPeile
ray was already struggling through the
rift it hao.made.


Yes, Mary, he answered softly and
I've heard it more than once. what good
wife Andrew Lee must have.


Mrs. Lee turned her face towards her
husband. There was lgh! in it, and light
in her eye. Bul there was something in
the expression Of the counenance that
liltle puzzled him.


DO you think so 2 she asked, quite
soberly.


whats question = calculated Andrew
Lee, starting up and going round to the
side Of the table where his wife was Sit
ting. What question, Mary ! he re-
pealed, as he stood before her.


DO YOU 2 Itwas all she said.


Yes, darling was his warmly spoken
answer. and he stopped down aud kissed
her. How strange that you should ask
me such question.


you would only tell me so now and
iuOu, huultN, ~ "OH'h ~ NV
Mrs. Lee arose, and leaning her face a
gains, the manly breast Of her husband,
stood and wept.


What strong light broke in upon The
mind of Andrew Lee. He had never
given his wife even the small reward OF
praise for The loving interest size had
manifested daily, until doub! of his love
had entered her soul, and made the light
all around her thick darkness. No won
der ,ha, her face grew clouded, nor what
he considered moodiness and i'll nature,
took possession OF her heart.


You are good and true, Mary, my own
dear wife am proud Of you-l love
you, and my frat desire is for your hap
piness. o, If | could always see your
face in sunshine, my home would be the
dearest place on earth


How precious to me are your words
Of love and praise, Andrew said Mrs.
Lee, smiling up through he' tears into his
face. With them in my ears, my heart
can never lie in shadow


How easy had been the work for An
drew Lee. lie had swept his hand across
the cloudy horizon, and now the bright
sunshine was streaming down, and flood
ing that home with JOY and beauty.
Year: 1867

No CHANcE.--Two aarkies made wager who
could guess the best dish in the eating line: Sam
guessed. "Possum and sweet potato Take de
money" said Pete. but bets wild you no more
Possum and sweet pertater why didn't have
no chance at ALL
Year: 1867

The SANE WAY.-One of our Methodist breth-
rcn was lately giving in religious meeting
the experiences of himself and family, saying,
among other things. that his first wife was very
good woman, but she sckened and died in very
happy frame of mind and he should be satisfied if
his present partner would go just the same way.