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Year: 1867

"WE have before US another important cleo
ton in the choice of a Supreme Judge in the
place of Judge Currey, and Superintendent of
Public Instruction in the place of John SWEET.
Both of the gentlemen have been renominated for
the position named, and both should be tr-
umphantly re-elected-and both can be if the
proper steps are taken to secure that end. There
is not the slightest objection to either of these
names. Both have been tried and found faithful
| to every trust reposed in them, and the people
with unanimity should come up to the work and
thus insure beyond peradventure the elevation
| of these men. The Importance of the election
| of Currey and SWEET is equal, the one being
charged, in common with his colleagues with the
judicial purity of the State, the other bearing
the great responsibility of carrying out that great
| system of public school education inaugurated by
him, and which thus far he has elucidated to the
utmost satisfaction of every parent. The deftat
of these gentlemen would indeed be public
calamity, and We earnestly entreat Union men
throughout the State to wake up from the apathy
into which they have fallen and endeavor to re-
store, as far as they can, in the choice Of Currey
and SWEET, that prestige which the party has
been unfortunately deprived Of.


So argues the San Francisco Spirit Of the 7sme',
and We trust that Union men will profit by the
argument. If the Union nominees to be voted for
at the Judicial election defeated, it will be
the fault Of Union men alone. Let every voter
who is identified with the Union party see tha,
his name is on the precinct poll list by the 10th
of September, and when election day comes raj.
ly every voter. The nominees for the position:
of Supreme Judge and Superintendent of Public
Instruction tried and worthy men, and polit
icaly speaking unobjectionable to the great mas:
of Democrats. Both these nominees should re-
ceive 200 majority in Trinity.
Year: 1867

THE Loolc or MERCY. - Let her who hal
sinned creep timerously and tremblingly up to
the mercy-seat of just and avenging God, fol
there she may find mercy and peace let heI
speak to the children at play, run her fingers
through their sunny curls, and wish herself a:
innocent as they let her lie down to rest by the
Fshe-wolf's den, for it may be that the image ol
God will make the wild beast pitiful but lie,


her not ask for pity at her sisters door, with
ashes on her brow, and the sharp fangs of con.
science gnawing at her hearts life-for there
will come the answer, Peace be with you go
henc
Year: 1867

CHAs. WEsrxoRELAND.-Referr to the ZEAL
Gus part taken by that gentleman in the recent
canvass in Humboldt county, the Timer says -
/" Under his leadership the campaign has been
made and the battle fought. The Union men of
the county listened to his earnest and eloquent
appeals, and boldly and nobly buckled on their
armor in behalf of the whole Union ticket. The
verdict of the people has been Overwhelmingly
in his favor, and in favor of the whole Union
State and county tickets. In this we Of course
would not detract in the least from the eloquent
and telling efforts of Messrs. Hanna, Knight and
others, during the campaign, but say what we
do as an act of justice to Mr.. Westmoreland."
Year: 1867

All Union men who are favorable to the Or
ganization of Grant Club, are requested to
meet at the hall in the rear of the JOURNAL Of
fee, on Sunday afternoon, September 22d, at 2
O'Clock. The necessity Of thorough organiza-
ton of the party is generally acknowledged.
Similar organizations are being perfected in
every city and town in the State. Let the Union
men of Trinity initiate the good example.
Year: 1867

UNDER date Of August 9th our old fellow cit
izen and friend, C. W. Durkee, writes us from
Express Ranch, Oregon, where he lives and we
trust, thrives. He hoped, at the time of writing,
for the success of every man nominated by the
Union party Of this State, and we know it will
be n sad disappointment to him to read that our
people have given it over to Democratic rule.
Year: 1867

PACIFIC Insurance ConrAxY.-By reference to
the prominent advertisement Of that Company it
will be seen that Abe Loffnan has been appoint
ed Agent here. The affairs Of this leading Com
pany are in a most prosperous condition, and
the new Agent will attend promptly to forward
ing its interests in Trinity.


MoRE exciting things than election results have
attracted the attention Of this community with.
series we are prohibited from giving further pub
licity by the unanimous request of all parties
concerned. 1t is enough that the community in
which it occurred are cognizant Of the facts.
Year: 1867

BY JOHN g.. SAKE.
Come. listen awhile to me my lad,
Come, listen TO me a spell,


Let that terrible drum,


For moment be dumb,
For your uncle is going to tell


What befell
\ youth who loved liquor well.
clever young man was he, my lad,
And with beauty uncommOnly blessed,


Ere with brandy and wine


He began to decline.
And behaved like person possessed,


protest
The temperance plan is the best
One evening he went to the tavern, my lad
He went to the tavern one night,


And drinking too much


Rum, brandy, and such,
The chap got exceedingly tight"


And was quite
What your aunt would entiile fright"
The fellow fell into a snooze, my lad,
'Tis horrible slumber he takes


He trembles with fear,


And acts very queer;
My eyes how he shivers and shakes


When he wakes
And raves about great horrid snakes!
''ris warning TO YOU and to me my lal,
\ particular caution to all


Though no one can see


The viper but he
To hear the moor lunatiC howl


''How they crawl
All over the floor and the wall
The next morninghe took to his bed my lad
Next morning he took to his bed,


And he never got up,


To dine or to sup,
Though properly physicked and bled;


And | read.
Next day, the poor fellow was dead.
You have heard ofthc snake in the grass my
lad,
OF the viper concealed in the grass


But now yOn must know


Mans deadliest foe
Is snake of different class.


Alas /.
'Tis the viper that turks in the glass.
Year: 1867

Ii Is our sad task to announce this
morning the sudden death of Mrs. MARY
L. LONG, the estimable wife of o. S.
LONG, Esq, the former editor of this
paper. Mrs. LONG died at 10 o'clock on
yesterday morning, at her home on
Clay street.


Her illness had been brief, and not
until day or two before her death was
she thought to be in danger. Almost
without warning this blow has fallen.
bringing sadness and mourning to many
homes, aud leaving him to whom she
was nearest and dearest, heart-broken
and desolate.


The deceased was warmly esteemed
by hosts of friends. II was the lot of
many to know and admire her as she
moved in the home circle, crowned with
the gracts and beaming with the good
ness that make the fire-side attractive
and happy. 1t will now be their high
to mingle their grief with the
tears of her kindred, in bewailing the
which has ended life that
was noble and mission that was holy.


Her bereaved and mourning husband
receives the universal sympathy of the
In this, the hour of his
the tender words of a sor-
rowing public will assure him that all
hearts lament the stroke which has so
cruelty crushed him.
Year: 1867

upon the people of the State by the
Radicals, and enact others in their stead
that would be in perfect harmony with
the principles of justice and right, that
would in no wise conflict with the free
dom of the citizen, or prevent him from
exercising or enjoying his inalienable
rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit
of happiness. They would see that no
man be taxed unless they had extended
to him the right to vote. They would
turn out of office the whole army of
demagogues who now occupy public
positions in the county, and put honest
men in, and thus free themselves and
the county from the tyranny and op-
preston that now blights like mil
dew all the material interests of the
people. They would never send to the
Legislature from this county, men who,
like the present members, were advo-
Gates of negro equality. They would
not reappoint to office any man who,
like the Rev. Joseph Turner, of this
county, could so far forget and disregard
the principle of justice as to levya tax
upon some of his neighbOrs, double that
imposed upon others. They would not
elect Board of Supervisors for this
county, who, like the present one, would
make honest toll pay into the hands of
the tax gatherers, fifteen hundred dol
lars yearly as contingent fund to be
used for party or some other nefarous
purpose. They certainly never would
elect TO any office any man who, like
one of the members elected to the Log
islature from Marshall county, would
allow a negro to eat at the same table,
at the same time, with himself and fam
lily, and who, by his example, his argu-
ments and associations, expresses de-
sire that the day may soon come when
the negro may by right and custom
claim and take to his embrace and
bosom our fair daughters, and be fit
associate and companion of all within
our household. They would never ele-
vate q man to the high and responsible
Office of Judge of the Circuit Courts of
the State, who would in times Of high
political excitement endeavor, by 10 "
flung, political harangus, to prejudice
the minds of jury against his political
opponents, as did Z. H. Caldwell, of
this circuit. They would not elect men
to the Legislature who had been in the
habit of stealing hogs, overcoats, car.
pet sacks and "sich." Is this answer ex-
plicit enough, Mr.. Nationali


MARSHALL.
Year: 1867

Editor Of the Register


Death come thou, in what form thou
mayst, thou, oh thou art terriblef The
Radical party Of Gilmer county is no
more;-its dissolution is attributed
alone to its antecedent villainy; the cry
of despair, goes up from every Radical
hole in the county; the troubled throes
of its death agony were terrible to be-
hold.


Through the influence of designing
partisans some good meaning, and hon
est hearted men, were unfortunately
duped into the Radical ranks; it was not
long, however, ere they found that it
would he far more honorable to break
bread with robber, and keep faith
with liar, than to affiliate with such a
faction. Repenting of their folly, and
washing from their garments the stencil
of Radicalism, they with truth be it said
returned to first principles, and have be-
come good citizens.


Point out a man in Gilmer county,
who is Radical at heart, and to the
world will be presented man upon
whose soul is indelibly engraved the
motto, proud of being mean," and that
motto will ever remain, even to the re-
gions of unblest eternity. Practical
illustrations of the moral turpitude Of
the defunct party might be cited, caus-
ing the mind to shrink back aghast at
its contemplation, but let us "tread
lightly DER the ashes of the dead" In
tie district composed of the counties of
Gilmer and Calhoun, Alexander Huff
man of the latter county, gentleman
of the Jeffersonian school of politics,
was elected to the Legislature of West
Virginia. Great effects were made by
the flapdoodles to defeat Mr.. Huffman's
election by discarding the votes ofGlen-
Vile Township, but the little Republic
of Calhoun came to the rescue and saved
the old gentleman's bacon by majority
of some sixteen votes, consequently at
the next meeting of the Legislature he
may be expected there or ihereabouts.


The question, is seriously discn ssed
in official circles, as to the prOprlety
of appointing George L-Minister,
Envoy Extraordinary, PlenipOtentiary
to the Court of King Arthur, in order
to get that Sovereign to acknowledge
the independence of the little republic
of Calhoun, whose Capital alias Court
House, is as portable as steam saw
mill, or the tent of wandering Arab on
the sandy desert of Sahara.


In conclusion allow it to be said, that
had it been permitted by an Overruling
Providence, for ths Radical party, to
have swayed for any definite number OF
years the destinies of the American peo-
pie, it would soon have repeated reign
of terror like that when Jacobin France
illustrated the doctrines of its -socialfs-
tie creed in the blood flowing streets OF
its capital, and in the worship of the
Goddess ofits own reason: whilst tramp
ling under its feet, the word of God.


December, 1867. SUBSCRIBER.
Year: 1867

Editor Of the Register: .-


The editor of the National. a Radical
published in this place, in
his issue of the 2sth Of last month, asks
this question: What would the Demo
Gratis do if they were in power in this
State and countyi For his edifcation,
I will Just say that as far as the Democ-
racy of West yirginis, and especially of
this county is concerned, they weuld
at once repeal all the tyrannical aud
iniouitous laws that have been imposed
Year: 1867

The Marion (Ohiol Independent says
that thirteen human skeletons OF an ex-
tinct race were found in sn excavation
for cellar in that place lately, and ex-
presses the opinion that the hill upon
which the excavation was made is full of
similar remains. A singular thing about
the skeletons found was that the arms
mad all been broken between the elbow
and the shoulder, and the thigh bones
had also been broken. Tive Of the skele-
tons were Of females, the rest were of
males. The females, when living, must
have been taller than the average Of
men Of the present day. The males must
have been seven or eight feet high.
Year: 1867

From the Baltimore Masonic Reviewl


/ give the following incidentf falling
under my own observation, as an in
stance where the Masonic tie of brother
hood proved stronger than the fear of
death, and more lasting than the hatred
of mortal foes. AT the second battle of
Cold Harbor the repulse of the Federals
left the ground in front of the. Confede-
rate works strewn with their dead and
wOunded-these, lying more than day
under the hot July sun, dying with
thirst, begged piteOusly for help, but in
vain, as the Federal lines were 50 close,
that none could leave the protection of
the breastwork without being made a
target for their bullets. Some dragged
Year: 1867

We welcome to columns again our old friend
DR. Humphreys an d his specific Homeopathic Rene
dies. We have known the Doctor for many years,
and know him q conscientious Christian gentleman,
and an accom- plished physician. We have used bis
Specific ourselves and they are used extensively
among friends. and free to say that they are
all that they claim to be-invsluable Family Mesi
cnes. All who have the pleasure of DR. H.s ac-
auaintance know that he would offer nothing TO the
public unless fully up to the standard Of recon
mendstion.
Year: 1867

TEETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY,
l. corner Camp and Canal streets, New Or
leans. 4 full Sett of Teeth made in Thirty
Hours. Teeth inserted on Vulcanite Base,
vastly superior to gold in every respect, being
much stronger and more durable, and can be
furnished at Half the Price.


The most nervous persons can have their
Teeth inserted without the least pain. Teeth
Extracted without pain. sep27-3Ino-d
Year: 1867

HUBBEL,7
@ q L ID E n BIT>T TER
Is r most emphatic endorsement Of their vir-
tues We claim them to be the best
EOnfc FsitteF-s in tEae VEOrId!!!
The unsolicited recommendations we receive
from all parts of the globe prove them to be
just exactly what clam.


They are purely vegetable.


They will invigorate and strengthen.
They fortify the system against the evil ef-
fects Of unwhOlesOme water.


They will cure Dyspepsia.


They will cure Heartburn.


They will cure Headache.


They will cure Jaundice


They will cure Sea Sickness.


They will cure General Debility
They will create Healthy Appetite.
They contain no poisonous drug.
They will invigorate the organs of digestion
and moderately increase the temperature of
the body; and the force of the circulation act
ing. III fact, rs a general corroborant of the
JxTsEnr
Year: 1867

There is no better way Of making aoces.iOu our party than by the dissemination Of corsa D formation, and certainly the proper mode Of dar: that l. by means of newspapers; ant therc.eH every Democrat who is attached to the pfiheipa of his party, and entcrtains a sincere and earbx desire tO see those principles triumph. should id fl duty to contribute in some degree to the q, port of the Party Papers.
Year: 1867

USEFUL INVENTION Every miner is aware that


it not unfrequently happens that in hoisting cage
from shaft the brakeman engineer neglects his
duty and the cage is dragged violently to the pull


eys which the rope to the reels, breaking
the cage and puileys, and endangering the lives OF
miners i 4 the shaft below by the falling pieces
Frank Thayer. Esq. Chief Engineer at the Savage
mine, has invented hook, which is attached 10
the rope and cage-a sort of connecting link
which entirely obyiaies the difficulties experienced
1t is costructed of stou. bar of steel, the lower
portion fastening 10 the cage with heavy nuts on
screw cut at the lower end. The portion connect
ing with the rope by chains is SO arranged that
arm projecting from the main shaft is caught by
the cross beam below the puleys, which is forced
down and thereby draws iron peg. and with the
same motion turns slide link which allows the
chain and hook 10 pass through the pulleys and
winds upon the reels with no damage to the ma
ehinery. But what becomes of the cage with its
carload of ore when detached from the rope! The
cages in of the safety pattern, also invent
ed by Mr.. Thayer. and when the hook becomes de-
tached the cage drops about half an inch when
stout iron prongs are driven into the heavy guide
timbers and the cage remains stationary ia the
place where it is parted from the rope. The inven
ton is simple. yet very useful: and Will. We be
lieve, be generally adopted. -7respass.
Year: 1867

AT San Francisco Mrs. Quinn and her sister,
who had been celebrating the election were found
in a small street of Third, one of them dead and
the other unable to give her name from excessive
Year: 1867

SOME PUMPKINs.-Tha great pumpkiu patch OF
the State is Pajaro Valley for there their avera ge
weight is from so to $50 pounds and il is an easy
matter to go into field and select hundred that
will weigh a ton.
Year: 1867

A LITTLE poI.yG AMIC-A fellow who is now in
Jail in New York for having three wives had the
audacity To ask wife number one to wash white
vest for him to wear during the ceremony with the
third woman.
Year: 1867

RgrRIRrTirE JpsTicE--The Athens Republican
SAYS that two in that vicinity built fire
around that they were attempting 10 drive.
in order TO force her get up and the poor animal
died under tortgre- 4 Day OF two after this
renee one of these men had occasion 10 pass by the
scene o his cruelty. when his horse became fright
ened at the dead COW threw his rider. breaking his
arm, and seriously injaring him otherwise.
Year: 1867

which seems to inspire the audience during sing
ing, he says: - We not aware that anything
has ever been done said TO bring about this
result, congregational singing y nor does the
minister Of the church set the example, for he
usual remains sitting and silent Those who
had the pleasure Of attending AIr. BIS church
during the early years Of his pastorate in Brook
lyn, as did We, will remember vie what per-
severence he inculcltcd singing as one of the
principal modes Of divine praise. The lessons
taught twenty years ago the young of his
flock have brought forth the fruits which a
stranger witnesses on visiting that church now.
where the children have become the leading men
and where the chorus Of three thousand voices
is heard in the singing of nearly every hymn,
but particularly those fIvorite pieces, which the
pastor often gives out, that they seem to have
become a part of the worship of that church
and are known by heart by all. Not only does
Mr. b. urge singing, but he generally joins in
himself. The article in the Atlantic to which
we have referred, should be read by every one.
1t exhibits in the most sarcastic language the grow


ing tendency to formality in religion, and the con-
trast between hypOcritical and sincere worship.


As our comments have expanded beyond tie
limit set when commenced, we must def T
till next week notice Of other magazines.
Year: 1867

The Cow FIRST. "A farmers wife
lately entered druggists shop and
handed him two prescriptions to be
prepared-one for her husband and
one for her COW. Finding, however,
that she had not sufficient casht to payfor
both, she took away that for the cow
saying: Tomorrow will do very well
for my husband
Year: 1867

The bankrupt law which has passed
contemplates two kinds OF bankruptcy
voluntary and involuntary In the former
any person residing in the United States
owing over three hundred dollars and
finding himself insolvent, may petition
to the Judge of the district in which he
has resided for the six months preced-
ing, and shall thereupon be declared
bankrupt. The creditors meet together,
and appoint one or more assignees OF the
estate OF the dehtorthe choice TO be made
bv the greater part in value and number
oil creditors who have proved their debts,
or in case OF disagreement, by the judge,
or where there are none opposing, by the
register. The whole affairs of the bank
rupt pass into the hands of the assignees,
who have full power granted them for
the collection of all debts and final ad-
iustment and closing up OF the estate.
Stringent regulations are made for the
deposit and safe keeping OF all moneys
received from the estate, and in case Of
long litigation, the court is empowered
to invest them for the time being. The
bankrupt is liable at all times to be
called up IOr examination on oath. upon
all matters relating to the disposal OF
condition Of his property or to his busi-
ness transactions, and for good cause
shown his wife may be compelled to at
tend as witness in the case, In the
distribution of the bankrupt estate divi-
dends are to be paid as agreed upon by
a msiority in value OF the creditors,
from time to time at three months inter-
walls, but the following claims are first
20 be paid in full First, the fees, costs
and all expenses under the bankruptcy
act second, all debts, taxes, asses
ments due to the United States fourth,
wages due to any operative, clerk or
house servant, to an extent not exceed
ing fifty dollars for labor performed,
within six months preceding the bank
ruptcy ffth, all debts due to any per-
sons who are or may be entitled to pre-
ference by the laws of the United States
The voluntary bankrupt is entitled to
his discharge, provided no fraud is
proved against him, at any time from
sixty days to one year after adjudication
OF bankruptcy but proof or discovery
Of any fraud or concealment deprives
him of the right to discharge. No per
son who has once received his discharge
is to be entitled to become a voluntary
bankrupt, unless his estate is sufficient
to pay seventy per cent. of his debts, OIL
unless three-fourths of his creditors as
sent in writing to his bankruptcy. Pre-
ference and fraudulent conveyances are
declared void by the act, and suitable
provisions are made for the voluntary
bankruptcy of partnerships and corpora
tiOnS
Year: 1867

To LEFT HANDED SoLDIERs.-Ten prizes
OF ten dollars each are offered for the


best specimens Of left handed writing by
soldiers who have lost their right arms
or hands, and had not learned to write
with the left hand previous to the loss
Year: 1867

Advices from New Orleans show that over
$4,000 persons have been registered there az
voters under the Reconstruction act. The
white people are registering very freely now,
but the cOlored men already have several
thousand majority. In the State OF Louisis-
IA returns from registration show thar Eve
colOred men to one white are being registered
on the average.