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Year: 1866

This is true in morals, in equity, and in
law. In England the Military Cover
nor of Province was tried, convicted
and executed for inflicting tho death


penalty upon soldier in accordance
with the seDtence of q commission which
had no power TO try snch cases, and in
this country the law will lay its heayi-
est and surest penalty upon the men,
bers of Lynch court by which man
has been murdered without trial. The
blood of any person shed by order of
these illegal and unconstitutional mil
itary tribunals rests upon the heads of
those composing the commissions, and
under the late decision the avenger will
be upon their tracks until justice is ap-
peased, and the past redeemed from
the stain which misrule, disrespect for
law, and wilful disregard for humanlife
and liberty have placed upon it.


1t is such facts and considerations as
these that lie at the bottom of the at
tacks now making upon the Supreme
Court. Stanton, and Burnside, and
Hooker, and Hunter, and Potter, and
Marcy, and Wallace, and their brother
'.Lynchers," see the dock of a criminal
Soul IN tAiNy AouiiN
on their political friends in this crusade
upon the chief judicial tribunal of the
land. But it is in vain. They must
meet the issue. The people will sus-
tain the Supreme Court, and under their
decision the aggrieved party or their
friends can have justice. How far
special enactments can shield culprit
from the effects of crime, remains to he
seen. 1t has been and will be again at
tempted. But then, such laws, like all
others, are open to revision and correc-
tion by the Supreme Court, and this
last refuge of constitutional liberty has
proved to be a sheet anchor to steady
the ship of state in the storm of an
archy and lawlessness which now pre-
walls. The announcement that the
Constitution is the supreme law of the
land, in war as well as i'll peace, covers
all that is required in order to allow the
conservative element of the country to
reassert its supremacy, and this will be
done if the people are true to them
selves at this crisis. ''
Year: 1866

SEEDS should be overhauled, and
those of doubtful vitality rejected. If
uncertain as to the value of lot, plant
a few in a saucer or other dish of earth;
keep moist in q warm place.
Year: 1866

TAP1ocA APuDpING.-Three table spoon
fuls of tapioca soaked over night, l
quart of milk, the yolk of 3 eggs; boil
all together in farina kettle, or in
a tin pail set into kettle of cold water
and boiled; add sugar to your taste.
When thoroughly cooked, take the
whites of the eggs and beat TO a stiff
froth, and pour over the whole while
hot.
Year: 1866

BREAD WITHOUT YEAsT.-(of Wheat
OF Rye fiour,) l quart sour milk, 2 Ia
blespoonfuls lard, teaspoonful each Of
cream of tartar and soda sifted and
well worked into the dry -four. Also
use -four enough TO mold up well. Let
it rise one hour in pans in a warm place
and bake in quick oven.
Year: 1866

+ CAIvEs.-Keep calves in roomy pens,
with shelter, and let no older cattle
have the opportunity Of mastering
them. Feed them with the best hay or
corn fodder and bran. They do very


well if kept in the sheep pens.
Year: 1866

A writer for the Richmond Christian
Adrocate urges the necessity for the word
Methodist being sticken from the South
ern Church, (which has come to mean
in the most of the United States an
offensive political creed," so as to let
the people know that it has become a
corruption, and therefore has been cut
off. and to let them know whenever a
preacher appears, calling himself a
Methodist, he is the emissary of politi-
cal radicalism. The name suggested by
way of change is Evangelical Episco-
pal Church"
Year: 1866

TIE passenger train from Poughkeepsie
on the Hudson River Railroad night before
last was thrown from the track. One lady
was injured, and considerable damage was
done to the cars by the FIRE communicating
from the stoves
Year: 1866

Visit OF OLD Nick To KENTUcKY.-If we
can believe an affidavit, got up i'll the usual
form and duly sworn to as represented, the
citizens of Bracken county. Kentucky, have
had a recent visit from the arch fend in
person. He appeared in several places. and
in several shapes, but the following de
scription, given by one Nathaniel Squres.
furnishes general idea of what the " old
boy" is like:


Standing to the right of the upper cabin,
near the fence that separates the negroes
garden from the house yard, was creature
of gigantic stature and the most horTfying
appearance. 1t was nearly as high as the
comb of the cabin. and had m0nstrous
head, not dissimilar in shape to that of an
ape two short, very white horns appeared
above each eve; its arms were long, covered
with shaggy hair of an ashy hue, and ter
minated with huge paws, not unlike those
of cat, and armed with long and huge
claws. It's breast was like that of large
sized OK. Its legs resembled the front legs
of n horse. only the hoofs were cloven. 1t
had long tail, armed with dart shaped
horn, which it was continually switching
about. Its eyes glowed like two living Goals
of fire, while from its nostrils were emitted
sheets of blush eolored fame, with a hiss
ing sound like the kissing of a serpent, only
thousand.fold louder Its general color,
save its arms, was dali, dingy brown
The air was powerfully impregnated with a
smell of burning sulphur tof course.) The
poor negroes were evidently laboring under
the EXTREMIST terror. and two Of them-an
old woman and a lad-were actually driven
to insanity by their fears, and have not
recovered their reason up to this writing
/ do not know how long this monster.
demon or devil was visible after we reached
the windows-possibly some three seconds.
When it vanished it was enveoped in a
spiral column of flame that reached to near
ly to the tops of the locust trees adjacent
and which hid his horrid form completely
from view. The extinction of the flame was
instantaneous, and with its disappearance
we were relieved of the presence Of this re
markable visitor"
Year: 1866

EXTRAORDINARY WEDDING-A most sin
gular and novel marriage occurred in this
city on Monday evening, March 9TH, 1866,
and as the matter has become more or less
subject of public conversation, we are con.
strained To give our readers the benefit Of
the story. 1t seems that Mr.. Robert An
derson, an employee of the Wheeler and
Wilson Manufacturing Company bad for
some time been affanced to young lady by
the name of Miss Hannah Bartlett, and all
that remained to make thea the happiest
mortals IN the world, was to mutually agree
on the day the all important event should
take place. This was the sticking point,
for while the enamored swain was eager
for the event, his intended fei; disposed not
TO be too . brash" but bide their time
Entreaty being in vain, be determined to
use strategy and thereup0n called Ia tue aId
of large number Of his personal trends
male and female at the same time ac-
quainting the family OF the lady with the
means which he was about to use 10 sacure
her hand. Monday evening she was : sur
prlsed" by a party Of about thirty couples
all acqualntances and intimate friends,
among the rest her betrothed. Having
been all welcomed, they set about their
preparations for good time. Cnnver-
satlon, music. and song having had their
turn, it was proposed to have tableaux.
which was Immediately unanimously agreed
to; the lady was selected TO represent the
character of purity, and, as if by magic, an
elegant white dress was forthcoming, IN
which she was induced to attire herself. a
mock marriage was then proposed, and it
was agreed that this fair lady and her
affianced would be the most proper persons
to figure in this seeming by play What
was to be done for bridal veil, was the
next consideration, and some one instantly
produced the desired article. All was now
in readiness, save some one 10 oficiate. and
just as the party was about to despair on
this head, no one being willing then to fill
the place Of priest, the Rev. Mr.. Simmons
entered, to the great delight and satisfaction
of all. The reverend gentleman consented
to perform the rites, on the termination of
which and after prayer he presented to
the now astonished lady certificate Of
marriage. The plot flashed on hei mind in
stantly, and receiving the congratulations of
all around, expressed herself satisfied as
the dearest wish of her heart had only been
anticipated And thus were loving couple
made - two souls with but single thought !;
two hearts that beat as one. bridgeport
(Conn.) Farmer.
Year: 1866

Of this paper viii 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 sure of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure Under the care of the skillful
Doctor the sick and troubled 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 nor the of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.
Year: 1866

JOSE PENNo. a native of bower Canada,
and living in Kansas City. Missouri, is pro-
baby the oldest man in the country. He
saws that he was in the woods splitting rails
when Montgomery advanced upon Quebec.
At the close of the American Revolution he
left Canada and settled in the then Louisiana
Territory. He was in the battle of New
Orleans under General Jackson, and was at
the time quite gray headed He still enjoys
fine health and busies himself in the care of
his house and garden. He Is thought to be
at least one hundred and twenty years old.
Year: 1866

M Office is hereby given that. in pursuance of
i y the statute in such case made and provided,
l will, either in person or by deputy, accompany
the Assessor in the performance OF his duties
throughout the county. The taxes upon all nova
BILE Personal Property for the year 1867 will be
due as soon the has been assessed by the
County Assessor of Shasta county, and the collec-
ton of the same will be Immediately enforced


J. W. GARDEN,


Tax Collector Shasta County.
Shasta Feb 81, 1866. f24
Year: 1866

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

WHERE THE SHOE PINcREs.-Certain dentists
who have tooth nostrums to sell, and who find
that the sozodont is taking the place of every
other deutifrice in the land, shake their heads
knowingly and hint that it is deleterous. If they
mean deeterous to their interests no doubt they
are right. We're it destructive to the teeth, these
cayilers would have nothing to say against it, as
evil effects would bring grist to their mill then
motives are too transparent not to be seen by
| every intelligent person.
Year: 1866

MAxns TO GUIDE You've MEN-Keep
good company or none.


Never be idle. II your hands cannot be
usefully employed, attend to the cultivation
Of your mind.


Always speak the truth.


Make few promises.


Live up to your engagements


Have few very intimate friends.


Keep your own secrets.


When you speak to person, look him in
the face.


Good company and good conversation are
the very sinews and lie of virtue.
Good character is above all things also.
Never listen to loose and infidel converse
ton.
You had better be poisoned in your blood
than your principles.
Your character cannot be essentially in
Ijured, except by your own acts.
Let judgment guide you instead Of passion
Put not to much confidence in women.
Live in a manner that you need not re-
prosch yourself when you become aged.
Be moderate in your pleasures.
Year: 1866

In the winter Of 1647 the wife Of an in
dustrious blacksmith in Essex resolved to
knit pair of mittens for theDuke of Wei
lington as she had to ask his Grace a favor,
to which the gift was to be Introductory.
The mittens were received at Apsley House,
and the Duke wore them the same day at
the Horse Guards, showing them with q
smile to his military colleagues there, and
desiring that the honest DANES request
might be Immediately attended to. She
stated that her husband had the honor of
being one of his Grace's soldiers, and that
he had the misfortune Of recently losing his
Waterloo medal, which he had always worn
on the anniversary Of his marriage. She
stated that this was again approaching and
that she would ever feel deeply grateful II
the Duke would allow another medal to be
issued, as the loss had seriously affected her
poor husbands spirits. She would only
further trespass on his Grace to solicit that
the medal should be sent to her privately, a
she wrote without her husbands knowledge,
and wished to give her partner an agreeable
surprise on the arrival of the wedding day.
This was speedily approaching, but the poor
wife had received no medal She accord
ingly ventured to address second letter to
the Duke, which was vary soon known at
the Horse. Guards from his grace arriving in
towering passion, dashing the letter on the
table, and demanding to know why his or
ders had been neglected. The whole matter
had been overlooked. An instant request
was made to . gentleman connected with
Essex to inquire if the claim was a correct
one. This proved to be the case, the medal
was despatched without delay, but whether
in time for the nuptial day is uncertain
Gsntlemaa's Magazine.
Year: 1866

but IL IL stated that mango, ringworm and


lice have also vanished before Il and that


grease heels in horses have also been cured
BY IL while severe cases Of phthisis and tu-


bercnlar affections Of the lungs have been
relieved in human beings.


The matter is worthy Of study and expert


ment by our scientific and professional men


DR.. Denver having liberally consented to the


free use Of his pamphlets, they will be sent
by the Secretary Of State to an appropriate


committee in Congress with view to publ


cation and distribution.





Hints as 90 Glassware.
An article in late number OF an English


magazine, on the subject of the fracture Of
polished glass surfaces, says: 1t is Q fact


known to the philosophical instrument


makers that, IL . metal wire be drawn


through glass tube, few hours Afterwards


the tube will burst into fragments. The


annealed glass tubes used sfor the water
cages OF steam boilers are sometimes des-
troyed in this way, after <he act OF forcing Q


piece Of cotton waste through them with a


wire, for purpose Of cleaning the bore.
This will not happen if apiece Of soft wood
is employed. The late Andrew Ross inform
ed me that on one occasion, late in the eve
ming, he lightly pushed q piece of cotton
wool through q number Of barometer tubes
with a piece Of cane, for the purpose of
clearing out any particles Of dust. The
next morning he found most of the tubes
broken up into small fragments, the silicious
coating ef the cane proving as destructive
as he had previously known the wire to be"
In these times, when glass lamp-chimneys
are in such wide use, it is of no little
importance that this fact should Be
made known. Thousands Of persons who
have been in the habit Of using wires, table
forks, and variety Of metslhc articles in
the washing Of these chimneys vii, in the
above-stated fact, find the reason of their
chimheys swapping to pieces on the lamp,
This is rather too general. Merely passing
= rodsthrough the tube will not break il un-
less the surface technically called fire polish
is scratched
Year: 1866

Thirty thousand girls in New York ii said, work for
from one dollar to three dollars each and their
board alone averages within twenty i've cents Of as
much. They have combined In movement for higher
Year: 1866

Some exceedingly scientific persons 10th
to light their cigars in the ordinary way, rub
phosphorus on the end and then breath gen.
tly upon it. The heat of the breath ignites
the phosphorus and lights the cigar. We
are anxiously awaiting plan that viii beat
Year: 1866

JUSTICE TO 0uR NAvr.-we call attention 10
communication In another part Of the paper
on the subject Of doing justice 10 our gallant
naval officers. Congress and the press Of the
country are all the time talking about the
army doing something for our brave soldiers
and gallant army ofacers This IL all right
We cordially approve Of this attention TO those
who fought our battles on land and conquered
the rebellion. But why not include the navy
In these special praiseworthy attentions and
favonf Our naval men were not less service
able than the army in conquering . peace.
They did as good lighting. and the blockade
service, which did more to cause the rebellion
TO collapse than anything, was most arduous.
The navy not only prevented The rebels getting
supplies, thus rendering 1t impossible to con-
tinue the war longer, but saved for the country
that vast amount Of cotton which has enabled
Us TO meet our national liabilities. But a. an
act Of good policy also, to build up tho navy,
and to give it the greatest efficiency, we unite
with our correspondent In calling for those re-
forms and that justice which have been de-
layed Let US have the report Of the Advisory
Board, with prompt and suitable action in
rendering justice and in improving the naval
service.
Year: 1866

BuRYNG THE CoPPERnEADs AT THE PnuADEI-
PHlA CoNvENTIoN.-Some OF the more shrewd
politicians of Tammany Hall and the moderate
wing Of the democratic party elsewhere are
very much elated over the prospect Of getting
rid of the copperhead and rebel sympathizing
element which has been such drawback TO
the party in the past by switching them of into
the Philadelphia Convention. The combusti-
BILE element in that convention will, no doubt,
ignite and produce general destruction Of oil
connected with it. The copperheads are ex-
pected to perish in the ruins, and thus the
democratic party will be forever rid Of the
rubbish which has hung like milestone on
the party for the last four or FIVE years. The
prospect of the final disposal Of the copper
heads has induced many Of the democrats TO
encourage the convention and to urge the
Woods, vallandighams and Seymours to attend.
Who can tell but that the democratic party
may be purified and regenerated by q flank
movement Of this kindi
Year: 1866

INJUNCTION CARDozo--It is quite evident that
Judge Cardozo Is running his injunction hobby
into the ground. He seems determined to pre-
vent the authorities from removing the nuis-
ances and otherwise abolishng those plague
spots which invite cpidcmics and death to our
citizens. He succeeded SO well in regard to
the Excise law that he has now commenced to
assist the practice Of driving cattle through the
streets, to protect the slaughter houses, butchers
shops and Washington Market. Serious COM
plants are made In regard to an extensive
slaughter pen on the cast side of the city; also
against o fat melting establishment The COM
plants show that several deaths have taken
place as result Of the atmosphere in the neigh
borhood of these concerns. Yet Cardozo has
issued an Injunction prohibiting the Board Of
Health from taking any steps toward renovating
or removing these establishments, declaring that
they shall not In any way be interfered with.
He should now follow this decision up with an
injunction against any person dying from in
haling the stencil which arises from those
nuisances; another prohibiting the cattle from
injuring children In the streets or raising dust
as they pass along, and close up with another
injunction protecting Judge Cardozo from any
injurious effects Of his peculiar mania. Having
accomplished all this, the city can afford 10
let him rusticate during the hot weather at
Long Branch or some other fashionable water
ing place.
Year: 1866

PETTY SPITE OF THE RADYCALs-THE MINISTER
TO P0RTUGAI.-The action of the radicals in
Congress, in reference to the salary of the
is an exhibition Of petty meanness without
parallel in this or any other country. This
official saw fit to give his opinion of the
course Of Congress in a private letter. He
gave the impressions that their deeds made
upon his mind at that distance from Washing
people at home and abroad fully endorse. For
this act Stevens and his radical associates
proposed to abolish his Office, and thus de-
prive our government of representative at
one Of the foreign governments. This the
Senate refused to concur in, and by way Of
compromise they have attached a rider to
the Diplomatic Appropriation bill abolishing
his salary. In this act the radicals have
shown their true character. We ore surprised
that Senator Sumner, who prctends to be q
gentleman, should have ever given his assent
to any such proposition. It is an exhibition
of petty spite and malice unworthy Of Con-
gress, and is on . par with o schoolboy's
quarrel or Five Points rowdy trying to OBJ
tam revenge.


If officials are to have their salaries abol-
ished because they see ft to write letters de-
nouncing one branch Of the government, then
Congress had better commence little nearer
home, and declare that Forney shall receive
no further pay; for he has been writing letters
day after day, abusing the President in the most
outrageous manner. II, on the other hand, the
radicals propose to avenge themselves on
everybody who denounces their acts, then
they will have to pass law abolishing two
thirds Of the people Of this country; for, un-
less they manage to dispose of the people in
some way, the radicals will soon find that they
are not only denounced, but voted out of office,
which they will find more serious than letters
from Portugal Minister Harvey has been
trying for some time to make himself famous !;
he can now congratulate himself that the radi-
Gals have done for him what he has been un-
able to do for himself AS to his salary, we
presume that it will be taken care Of by pri-
vate subscription, so great will be the disgust
Of our people over this petty spite exhibited at
Washington.