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Year: 1866

An ELOQUENT ExTRAcT.-Having vowed to
stand in history on the great resolve to accept
of nothing but victory or ruin, victory is ours.
And if with such heroic resolve we fall, we fall
with honor, and transmit the name of liberty,
committed to our keeping, untarnished, to go
down to future generations. The historian of
our decline and fall, contemplating the ruins of
the last great republic, and drawing from its
late lessons of wisdom on the waywardness of
men, shall drop tear as he records with sorrow
the vain heroism of that people who dedicated
and sacrificed themselves to the cause of free
dom, and by their example will keep alive her
worship in the hearts of men till happier genera
tions shall learn to walk in her paths. Yes, sir,
it we must fall, let our last hours be stained by
no weakness If we must fall let US stand amid
the crash of the falling Republic and be buried
in its ruins, so that history may take note that
men lived in the middle of the l9 century wor-
thy of better fate, but chastised by God for
the sins of their forefathers Let the ruins of the
Republic remain to testify the latest generations
our greatness and our heroism. And let Liberty
crownless and childless, sit upon these ruins
crying cloud in sad wall to the nations of the
world, 81 nurtured and brought up children
and they have rebelled agaist me. ."-Henry Win
ter Darts.
Year: 1866

V0Qer1al or CnrOn1C.
smpossble here to mention all the diseases which
he Is familiar perhaps will not be out of place
The formidable the destructive to mankind is
Self brain being of the disease the
ism ese hs IN %
opinion in regard to their complaints seek ad-
Nervous Debility, Loss Memory Pain in the Limbs and
Back Palpitation Of TIC Heart Trembling of the Limbs
Headache and Aversion to Genial Society especially that
of females There are great many suf
and should be suffering any of them cali on
any interruption in busincssor your case by let
ter and there will be no occasion for calling the office


Structure of the Urethra
Is another formidable enemy to health Send fr ono Of ~
circulars that disease and inform yourself of its terrible
results. The worst cases cured in a few days


Venerial Diseases,
In all their various forms either Primary Secondary or He
reary completely eradcated from the system Your con-
ttuon being restored perfect health there will be no
danger of handing down to children that terrible dis
ease known as Scrofula


Syphaletic Disease,
As it presents itself this coast is of more formidable
character the Atlantic States or Furon a.
rising from the fact of its being compound of Snanib CHI
and Sandwich Island disease Those of you have
visited the two latter countries the dread
full effects Of both the native foreign population
1t requires altogether different modes of treatment


The Old Formulas
OF Rcord Acton and Bostwck of little account except
to dry up the disease on the surface leaving the poison in



Diary disease aggravated FORM These facts have learn
ed 6y experience and think can saw without boastna a.
have practice in these diseases than other
physician in California dating does IS49 II be-
comes You, therefore, to think WELL before you employ
physician


Who is the proper to consutan old experienced one
who has recently settled amongst youi


My Plan is Purely Vegetable,
Destroying the disease and purifying blood that there
is no danger Of secondary symptoms.


Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
arising the Mercury such as pains
shinbone swellngs of the different joints of the
ed in short time by the use of my VEGETABLE MIX
TURES, known only to myself.


Diseases Peculiar to Females,
Retention, Suppression and Painful Menstruaon
etc. etc. have been study for great number of
and safely promise perfect cure in short time
BE not deferred from calling Dr. TOZER from decacy
of exposure, the Doctor is in whom you
and all treated with the


My Female Pills
the best used in this climate for Suppression of the
Monthly Sickness Every lady should have box in of
necessity Price s. Consultation at the office by let
ter All returned destroyed Office hours
from !. NJ till NJ.
Year: 1866

Such Retention Suppression and Painful Mensruation
ETC. have been my study for great number of years
and safely promise perfect in short time.


deferred from calling DR.. T0ZER from decac
or a OF exposure. the Doctor a in whom
all with the
Year: 1866

We Hope for the Affiicted.-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 boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the care of the skiful
Doctor the sick and troubled can divest themselves
of their burdens of pains and shame lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice Do not for
get the number the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.


Speculative would call the attention of our
readers to the Grover Baker Machines. Their
reputation is well established for us to attempt
a word in their favor, but would advise any per-
Sons wanting reliable Family Sewing Machine, to
investigate the merits of these before buying. "a
word to the wise is sufficient OF
Year: 1866

LOVE AND SEDUcTIoN.-About a year and
half ago man doing businesss in this
city, while on visit to Victoria, formed the
acquaintance of young English woman who
had recently arrived IN the country, and
after paying her considerable attention, in
drced her to accompany him to this city.
where they have since resided as man and
wife. Last week, during a temporary alb
sonce of the girl, he moved away his things
and abandoned her to the cold charities of
the world, leaving her single halt dollar to
prepare for the cares Of maternity. which
are fast approaching. Two days after de
serting his mistress, he married another
woman, and probably in his new love forgot
the girl who had forsaken home, friends and
country to follow him but the girl was not
to be shaken off like like an old garment
whose beauty had faded and charm departed.
She called at his place of business and en-
treated him to do something for her to paw
her passage back to her parents hearth. or
IT that was too much to give her sufficient to
pay the expenses of her approaching sickness.
bat his. heart had hardened, and he rudelv
shook her from him, and upon her seizing
hold of his coat to detain him while she made
one more appeal he handed her over to the
Police, and she was conveyed to the calaboose.
but she was soon released for shame prevent
ed the seducer from prelerring a charge
against hers T. Cai
Year: 1866

FAMILY JARS" IN CORNER GROCERY
One evening last week, two men sat at sup
per in the dwelling attached to a grocery in
this city, discussing the merits and good
looks of a young lady to whom ore of them
was paying court. No. | somewhat riled
No. by saying something about the girl
that was not so, and while in the warmth of
the controversy, No. happened in, calling
forth the remark from No that the new
conner was the best looking man in the room
and eliciting q response from No. ? to the
effect that the first speaker had switched off
the track of truth, and got upon the turn
table of falsehOod-or in other words. he
said be had seen a bigger liar than No l,
but could not remember an instance of the
kind just then. That was cause for war.
and they arose and waded into each other
furiously. As the Celtic blood of No. 8
would not permit him to remain neutral
while there was such rare chance for
broken head, he, too took hand. and for
minute or two the fray was carried on in
triangular shape, till the proprietor of the
store made his appearance and changed it to
q parallelogrammati affair, in which each
one fought the other three, and got the worst
all the time. The noise attracted to the
room several more who exhibited their inter
est IN the matter by hitting anybody within
reach, among them the matron of the house,
who dealt her favors right and left with
Amazonian force and precision, as several
skinned noses will testify. Upon the floor
they writhed and squirmed in banch, like
a big chunk of skippery cheese; limbs snarl-
ed up, so that the combatants looked like a
maze of detached legs and arms. At this
stage of proceedings, some Joker, with a
large fun-bump extinguished the ght, and
let in savage dog that had been bowling for
his share of the battle. The brute exhibited
some fine specimens Of canine dentistry, in.
serting teeth gratis into anything his jaws
would shut upon. The result was that the
room was speedily cleared but the dog had
time to give a friendly nip to all.-Tuolumsf
Courier.
Year: 1866

EDrroR INrELLroENcER :-Postmasters
are sometimes supposed to be highly
favored individuals, especially by the
uninitiated, and their position often
makes them the recipients of some Gu
rious communications. 1t is said "coe
itors are supposed to know everything"
and were a P. NJ. to attempt to fully
answer all letters of inquiry he would
need to be as well posted" In proof
of my statements, | hand you the fol-
lowing letter, lately received, without
stamp inclosed Outside it is addres.
sed to "The p N at Charles City Floyd
co. Iowa"


Rush LAKE Fondu Lac Co Wisconsin


Jany 1865


to the P NJ at Charles City


Sir | am wishing to learn of your
place how can land be obtained near
your place with 20 or more acres un-
der cultivation comfortable house wells
&c SO or more acres can a credit be
obtained on part &c can a school be
obtained for young Lady READILY can
a situation be obtained for one ac-
quainted with mercantile business who
is qualified to take charge of business
in absence of Employer is acquainted
with business of p NJ also not having
sufficient funds to commence business
at the present times of Business can
furniture be obtained of all kinds suf-
ficient for family use good improved
cooking stove at what price can
Dwelling be obtained convenient in
the city and at what rent is the COM
mon School in the city taught by a
male Teacher? will you be good
enough to answer & inform of the
business Of the place can a wagon
maker find good business is lumber
IN good quantities for all purposes &
at what price are oxen & cows at rea-
sonable prices is it fast growing
place a. how soon will Rail Road be
there as expected wish to hear soon
Year: 1866

Let it be noted that all the acts of the
President most loudly complained of by the
politicians, are in the direction of leaving
power in the hands of the people, where it
rightfully belongs. The President says you
must trust the people the Radicals say
you must not.
Year: 1866

A great deal of labor is lost to the world
for the want of little courage Every day
sends to their graves number of obscure
men, who have only remained in obscurity
because their timidity has prevented them
from making a first effort, and who, if they
had only been induced to begin, would in all
probability have gone great lengths in the ca
reer of fame The fact is, that in doing
anything in the world worth doing, we must
not stand shivering on the bank, thinking of
the cold and danger, but jump in and scram-
bic through as well as we can. 1t will not
do to be perpetually calculating risks and ad-
justing nice chances; it did all very well
before the food, when man could consult
his friends upon an intended publication for
hundred and fifty years, and live to see its
success for six or seven centuries afterwards;
but at present a man waits and doubts, and
consults his brothers, and unces, and par
ticular friends, till one day he finds that he
is sixty-fve years of age, and that hehaslost
so much time in consulting first cousins and
particular friends thathe finds he has no more
time to follow their advice There is so hit
tie time for over squeamishness at present,
that the opportunity slips away. The very
period of life at which a man chooses to ven
ture if ever, is so confined that it is no bad
rule to preach up the necessity, in such IN
stances, of little violence done to the feel
ings, and efforts made in defiance Of strict
and sober calculations.
Year: 1866

YoUNG AMERICA WONDERS. Wonder
why mamma keeps Bridget home from church
to Wo.k all day, and then says it is wickeCbto
build my rabbit house on Sunday?


Wonder why our minister bought that
pretty cane with the yellow lions head on
the top, and then asks me for my cent to
put in the missionary box? Don't | want a
iewsharp Just as well as he wanted cane


Wonder what makes papa tell such nice
stories about hiding the master rattan when
he went to school, and about his running
away from the school mistress when she was
going to whip him, then shut me up all day
in dark room because | tried just once to be
as smart as he was?


Wonder what made papa say that wicked
word when Betsy upset the ink all over his
papers, and then slap my ears because | said
the same thing when my kite stiing broke?
Wonder why mamma told Bridget to say
that she was not at home when Tommy Day 5
mother called and then puts me to bed with
~ foil q l1o3
Year: 1866

Police mat tiers aredull-Constable and Chief
of Police Blunt reporting no arrests this week.
Our police, by their energy and industry, are
a terror to all evii-doers, and much praise Is
due them for the great quiet which our town
enjoys.


CLEANING Up THE TOWN.


The hands are very busy cleaning mp our
streets, removing nuisances, and making every
preparation for the sickly season. Let every
person bestir himself and put bis premises In
good condition. There are several spots in our
town which are still very inviting TO the cho'
lera or some other dread epidemic.


THE COMING ELECTIONS.


The election for trustees, which comes on
next Monday, Is the all absorbing topic OF In.
terest. We trust that the men best calculated
to promote the interests of the town Will be
selected, regardless Of personal feeling, whether
on the old ticket, the new one, or even II on no
ticket ut all. The office Is thankless one
paying nothing; the only perquisites which
attach to 1t being en- unlimited quantity oi
abuse, unless everybody is pleased and great
deal Is done with very little money. Let the
men who will do the greatest amount Of good
for the greatest number OF people at least ex-
pense be chosen, and all will be we'll IL does
not become ns TO dictate 70 the voters WR0
Year: 1866

they are their discriminating In telligence has
ere this selected the best men from the large
number who are self sacri0cingly willing 10
serve the dear people. Let no man qualified
to vote fail to pay his taxes; which Is duty
incumbent on him TO assist In defraying the
town expenses !; and at the same time, without
this, no man can exercise the right Of suffrage
We understand that Mr.. A. A. Allen Is the
collector, and will be pleased TO receipt for all
sums paid in. 1t will save much unnecessary
trouble if they are paid before the day Of elec-
tion. We believe that the canvass has been
conducted in 4 very fair and generous spirit
and no matter who is successful there will be
no i'll feeling. To have differences on matters
of town policy is natural-it is an undoubted
right, and one to which no sensible man VIII
object We have no hesitation in saying that
any of the gentlemen named will do all in their
power to promote the best interests OF the
town and its people.


METHODIST CHURCH soIREB.


The ladies of the Methodist Church intend
having supper shortly, and we trust they
will be literally patronized. Their church
is in need of repairs, and we know that this
appeal to the generosity OF our people wiii
not be in vain. In addition to good supper
and delightful singing an evening spent Win
the ladies' who worship at this church coma
not fail to be interesting, and Is OF Nsei ah
inducenent which no one should resist and OF
itself worth more than double the admission
fee.


PROPOSED FESTIVAL.


We beg leave to propose to our lady friends
of the Baptist Church that they favor us with
another festival. The one last winter was
decided success and in looking back over our
checkered existence, we find but few brighter
spots in our memory and but few recoiiec.
tions more pleasant than the remembrance OF
that night. Let them commence early ana
| let May, so replete with flowers, fruit, merry
birds. buds, blossoms, moonbeams, love, and
al, sorts of romantic articles, be month OF
| festival and gaiety.
Year: 1866

THE ST. JAMES FAIR.-The ladies fair at
the corner of Eighth and Main continues to be
we'll attended, and cannot fail TO be complete
success All the tables are tastefully decora-
ted, and the display of articles for sale only
less attractive than the beyy of fair ladies VINO
have them in charge. There is economy, TOO,
in paying Il visit TO this fair, as many things
can be purchased there for less than they sell
for at the stores.
Year: 1866

THE DISPATCH ON THE RAILROADS.&C.
Cole & Turner deliver the Dispatch every morning
on all the railroad cars leaving Richmond and as
they are also authorized agents to receive sub
scriptions to the Semi Weekly and Weekly Dis
patch, our friends along the railroad routes can
avail themselves of the messengers Of these enter
prising news de callers in forwarding their orders.
Year: 1866

MARITAL LAW AT NoRFOLK.-A telegram in
the Petersburg hder states that "martial
law has been declared in the Norfolk dis
trict." We have had martial law in Richmond
all the time. The military regularly supervise
the proceedings of the Mayors Court. We are
quite sure that this supervision is inconsistent
with the ayowed objects of the President S
proclamation yet there is no help for it.
Year: 1866

THE MgRRY SPRISG-TIME.-After many un.
pleasant alterations of rain and hail, with
an occasional glimpse of heat or sunshine, the
spring time seems TO have fairly set in, and we
may now congratulate ourselves upon rea-
sonable prospect Of fair ard pleasant weather.
Spring is exercising its usual influence The
ladies are devsing light finttering robes, ana
hurriedly order the building of complicated
fabrics of gauZe, ribbon, wire, and Partisan
flowers The men unfold their greenbacks,
speculate upon the cost Of 4 " summer suit,
and debate the relative merits Of straw hat
and beaver. The stores are receiving their
new supplies-all novel, all exquisite, all
alarmingly low in price, and from one end OF
the city to the other there are unmistakable
signs and tokens of the new born spring. Even
al the police Office the crime and turmoil OF
the fall and winter is forgotten, and the win.
dows of the room which not loEg since echoed
with the shrek of the fallen woman, or the
blasphemy of the drunken prohigate, are now
decorated with flowers, which sweetly blush
in the richness of their glorious, touching
beauty.


In the spring of 1865 the charms and graces
of Nature could not cheer our hearts or re-
move the shadow which rested upon the brows
of the fair women of Virginia. We are not
vet free from sorrow and pain! The dust oi
the past still clings to our garments, but hope
is still left; and if we cannot reverse the de
crees of Providence, we can be true and pure
we can trust to the Supreme Ruler of events
to alleviate our griefs, and give our country
in His own good time, that perfect peace ant
tranquility which have been so long denied
Year: 1866




The inseparablc association which in this
country links the house Of Han yer with constitutional
government would naturally lead to suppose that
the institutions OF the German kingdom closely re-
stitutiona government in Of the word be
ID TO exist in Hanover The sovereign bv the aid Of
ministers who are perfectly Irresponsible wieds not only
the executive but the legislative power Parliament
IN the English ncceptaton OF tho term, there
Is none There are IL is true two Chambers the former
composed OF princes OF the blood, certain mobiles and
of six years. and the letter deputies elected to repre-
sent the towns and country districts But the
OF these hambers is not to make laws bnt simply to
advise the sovereign, and to lend the cooperation in
conducting the business Of state The budget submitted
to the Chambers does not include the civil list of the
King nor the expenditure oecasoned by the Court
the latter being never accounted for 10 the Chambers
and being supplied nom tho revenues OF domains
alleged by tho sovcrcigns Hanover bo the private
property OF the Crown but admitted to be such by
the Parliament William ". introduced changes in the
sysem of government, with view to rendering il
somewhat similar to that Of Great Britain bui on his
death the Duke OF Cumberland who succeeded to the
throne protested against the Innovation and the
cent order OF things was rcesabshed, and remains in
DOM with its institutions which Is not improbably
the point Of disappearing forever Its in this
try must inspire feeling Of painful regret.


For the soveregn himself every must feel the
deepest sympathy Afflicted from infancy by Prov-
dence with one OF the greatest caamtes to which man
is subject he has cheerfuy performed all those duties
which, both in his pubic and his private capacity have
devOvcd on him. As Sovereign he has always secured
the respect and affection OF his subjects In domestic
life his character has been above reproach. Incu
rabe blindness IL did not generate taste for music,
duty, and both performcrsand composer his fame
stands high The sanguine may hope that he has not
permanently quilted his throne, and in this country the
wish will be that those hopes may be real
lied. We cannot however, close eyes TO the fact
that Hanover is in the grasp of Prussia and time alone
can tell when, If ever. that grasp will be oosened.
Year: 1866

NEW SUBSTANCE FOR SoLING SHoEs.-An
Eastern paper thus notices a new substance
for soling shoes, which seems to be the
climax of improvement in this department.
1t appears to be substance of which india
rubber is the basis, but it is heavier, and has
a solidity almost of iron, yet fexibility and
elasticity which render it most perfect sub
stance for the purpose for which it is special
ly offered. 1t is not at all of the vulcanized
rubber character, though it appears at
glance like that material. As an article for
:soles it will undoubtedly outwear four pair
of the best English leather. This substance
is not to take the place of the ordinary leath-
er sole, but it is to be applied by peculiar
cement to the boot or shoe, to which it ap-
pears to adhere perfectly. 1t is then pared
on the edge, and the work is over. Heels
are put on in the same way. The inventor
says pair of soles. worn daily, will
last one year. tits patented and will soon
be introduced. 1t has one rare and valua-
BILE desideratim. Any one possessing an or


dinary shoe knife, sandstone to sharpen it.
a box of the cement, and few pounds Of
this substance, can set up shoe shop; and
the regular shoe trade can make it g
most profitable branch of industry.
Year: 1866

PRIMARY ELEcTIoNs.-One Of the most
important laws that has been enacted by the
present Legislature is the Act introduced by
Senator Porter, to legalize Primary elections.
1t has passed both Houses and received or
will receive the approval Of the Governor!
The rigid enforcement of this law and the
Registry Act will have the effect to purify
our elections and secure the real expression
of the people ct the polls.