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Year: 1866

INDIAN MATTERs.-If We feel the necessity
of eondemning some of the acts of our Repre-
sentative in Congress, we feel pleasure in
finding some that we can approve. The Wash
ington correspondent of the Bulletin, in his
letter of May 10th, says:


Gen. BIDwELL has introduced 10 the House
bill for the purchase of the whole of Round
Valley, in Mendocino County, and the adj join
ing mountainous land for distance of five
miles on every side, to be used as a permanent
reservation for all the Indians of the State.
The purpose of extending the reservation into
the mountain country is that of securing to the
indians the exclusive use of the creeks, which
nearly surround the valley, for fishing purposes;
and also to keep off bad men, and deprive them
OF all convenient sites TO set up shops in which
10 sIrreptitiously sell liquor to the Indians.
The bill appropriates 100000 for the pur-
chase of private property lying within the lin
lis of the proposed reservation.
Year: 1866

SURNoUNTING THE pWrICULrY.-In the
Senate Mr.. HowaRD. from the Pacific Rail
road Company, reported q bill which provides
that the Pacific Railroad with the consent and
appreciation of The Secretary Of Interior, with
out reference TO the hnndreth meridian of lon.
gitude, are hereby authorized to continue their
road westward according to the best and most
practicable route in continuous and unbro-
ken line until they shall meet the connection
with the Central Pacific Railroad. Then the
eastern company will have to hunt Dutch Flat.
certain as thunder.
Year: 1866

DEcIDgDir BAD.-The Opposition Tele-
graph Company have been denied the right to
run or work their line Of telegraph through
the State Of Nevada. 1t seems that the State
Of Nevada early made he mistake Of granting
the old line the exclusive privilege of running
and working an overland telegraph through
that State. So there is 10 preSaat relief from
that monopoly
Year: 1866

FEATHER RiyER RAILROAD RoCTE--I0 the
suggestion of holding a meeting and providing
for survey of the Feather route with view
to ascertain its probability as railroad route,
the Quincy Union responds as follows:


The above suggestions will please nine
tenths OF TIE citizens of Plumas county. At
The same time the RECORD must remember that
the citizens OF this section are now organizing
two road companies. and intend building both
of the roads during the present summer. There
fore, they are not able this year to give very
large amount towards the enterprise above men
toned, but they will render such assistance as
II is possible for them 10 give under the circum-
stances. An adjourned meeting for the organi
zation of the Oroyille and Beckwith's Pass
Road Co, will be held in Quincy, on the 18th
inst, and We hope that enough of the men
named in the franchise will be present to make
the preliminary organization file the certif-
Gates, &c. Neither the meeting, nor the ac-
tion OF the company will in any way interfere
with the meeting as proposed by the RECORD.
In fact, we have no doub; bit that the compa-
ny, if organized, will act in harmony with the
citizens Of Butte aud Nevada. By all means
let us have the meeting. So far as the people
of this section are concerned, they are not par
ticular when or at what time it shall be held.
Let the press Of Nevada name the time and
place, and we will warrant that it will give
satisfaction TO our people. We hope they will
attend TO il aud call meeting as soon Gs pos
sble


That is right. Feather river is the only
open practicable route for the great national
road, and the corporation that secures it will
lay out the crazy Central Pacific thieves colder
than the SHOWS that now block their way.
Year: 1866

SApn1S TRAINS now connect daily with the
Central Pacific Railroad at Policy Station
Having run their road iu the ground, they now
ti1d it policy TO coutiuue their line with jack
asses. There is practicable route for q rail
road up Feather river from Oroville.
Year: 1866

MuTISY AMONG THE CHAIS-GANG.-Yes-
terday, when the chain-gang was about
going out to work, five of the members
all negroes-refused to go. The mutiny
took place while one OF the members was
being ironed. The mutineers said they
were willing to work, but were not willing
to wear the ball and chain. They were
put back in their cells. The Mayor, it IL
stated, will not let the matter rest here


but will apply to higher authority to en-.
force the law compelling criminals to work
in the gang. As it is, it appears that he
only has authority to sentence parties tc
serve in the gang. The portion of the con
victs who did not mutiny were put on the
same work which was commenced Monday
morning-digging culvert. They die
their work quietly. .-
Year: 1866

The BELLE ISLE STRIKE still continues,
and originated not in the employment OF
men who were not members of the Work
ingmen's Society, as has been reported,
but in the assumption of authority on the
part of the employees to make the selection
themselves of such men as the superin'
tendent might employ. He had no objec.
ton to all of hismen being members of the
Society, but claimed the right to make bis
own selection. The company determined
that if they were not permitted to manage
their own business they would suspend
operations, and thus things remain at pre-
sent. We hope, however, for the sake o
all concerned, that the difficulty will De
settled at once to the satisfaction of botf
parties, and that work will be resumed
and proceed with accustomed activity.
Year: 1866

PARADE OF THE STATE GUARD.-The
State Guard, numbering about forty men,
paraded on the Capitol Square yesterday
under the command of Captain Gay.
Their drill was excellent, and did much
credit to the company and Captain Gay.
Year: 1866

Board of Health:


OFFICE BOARD OF HEALTH,


RICHMOND, December 10, 1866.


Gentlemen,-Since your last monthly
meeting the city has enjoyed an immunity
from disease which is remarkable. To in
sure a continuance of this state Of things,
it will be necessary to renew, in modified
form, the sanitary measures which were
inangurated lastspring. In our last com
munication we notified you that we had
discontinued the use Of the extra force
placed temporarily under our charge, on
account of the expense attending 1t but
in dispensing with this mode of cleansing
the city, we requested the substitution by
your body of some more economical plan.
As far as we are informed, no steps have
yet been taken, and the present condition of
the city forcibly reminds us Of the necessity
Of early action on your part to preserve the
public health. Independent of the danger
of an epidemic of cholera next year, these
sanitary measures are called for to prevent
the appearance and spread of other
disease.


In former communications your stten-
ton was called to the propricty Of taking
steps to remove serious nuiSance-one
very preiudical to the health of largo
portion of the city-to wit: what is known
as Victor's mill-pond. No season OF the
year could be more propitious than the
present for the abatement OF this prolific
source of disease. We ask the immediate
reference of this subject to an appropriate
committee, with instructions to report at
an early day.


Now that your body has ordered the
construction OF several new culverts, we
must be pardoned for again calling your
attention to the propriety Of passing an
ordinance requiring the owners of i'm
proved property, and Of those lots upon
which buildings are being erected, to con-
meet with the city culvcrts where the grade
will allow of its being done and where the
property lies within the prescribed dis
tances of the culverts. 1t should also be
required that the waste water from the
houses and lots be conveyed to these con-
Meeting culvcrts, in order to insure an oc-
casional flushing of them, but in no in
stance should connection be allowed with
sewer for the purpose of preventing the
overflow of priyy well.


Respectfully, J. G. CABELL,
President of the Board of Health.
Year: 1866

his friend, preacher Harris, to marry them;
and if he consented it would be all right,
and God would be on their side. Jennings
in day or two afterwards told her that
preacher Harris had consented to marry
them, and that Peter Voolfolk had given
his consent TO let them get married in his
house. An evening was fixed for the mar
riage, but she, upon second thought, con-
cluded not to get to Woolfolk's house in
time. One evening afterwards she went
to see preacher Harris. He asked her why
she did not appear on the evening ap-
pointed for the marriage. She replied
that she did not think it right, because
her parents were against it, and she did
not care much about marrying him any
how. He replied that that made no diff
ference; if Jennings loved her, God would
be on their side, and all would go right.
She said then that Jennings had no means
of supporting her. Harris said that as to
that they could wait until she was twenty,
and then he would have something for her
and if they loved each other God would be
with them.


His Honor discharged Harris, not think
ing that there was sufficient evidence to
sustain charge of abduction.


John Hill, negro, was arraigned for steal
ing silver watch, three gold buttons, a
pencil, and two razors from his brother
Isaiah Hill.


The property charged to have been stolen,
except two of the buttons, appeared to
have been left by the deceased father OF
the two brothers, and the elder of them
Tohn) had charge ofthem, and had as much
right to them as his brother. Hill was ac-
quilted of all the charge except so much
as related to stealing two of the buttons,
for which he was sent on for indictment.


Henry Allen, negro, charged with steal.
ing wheelbarrow from James Bolton, was
remanded to answer indictment for petit
larceny.


Anna Stuart, negro, charged with being
drunk and disorderly on the street, was
told to "clear herself"


Charles Davis, negro, charged with
being drunk and creating disturbance at
negro ball, was committed in default Of
surety.
Year: 1866

jectionable, as does also the attempt to confer upon the commissioners judicial powers, by which citizens of the United States are. to be deprived of their property in mode contrary to that provision of the constitution which declares that no per son shall be deprived of life, liberty or prosperity without due process of law As general principle, such legislation is unsafe, unwise, partial and unconstiNtion- al. It may deprive persons of their prop erty who are equally deserving objects of the nations bounty as those whom by this Legislation congress seeks to benefit. The title to land thus to be portioned out to a favored class of citizens, must depend upon the regularity of tax sales under the law as it existed at the time of the sales, and no subsequent Legislation can give validity to rights thus acquired against the origin al claimants. The attention of congress is therefore invited to more mature consid- eration of the measures proposed in this section of the bill. In conclusion, I again urge upon congress the danger of this class of legislation, so we'll calculated to keep the public mind in state of uncertain expectation, disquiet and restlessness, and to encourage interested hopes and fears that the national government will continue to furnish to classes of citizens in the sev- en states support and maintainance regard less whether they pursue life of indo- lence or labor, regardless, also, of the constitutional limitations of the national authority in timea of peace and tranquili- ty.

 The bill is herewith returned to the house of representatives, in which it origi- mated for the final action.

 ANDREW JOHNSON.
Year: 1866

The Washington Republican makes the following contribution to the political his tory of the times:

 NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 1866.

 My DEAR MR. PREsIpEST have been in the City for two days, and now write under an impulse which l cannot restrain, because 1 feel 1t to be for your own good and that of the country. take it for granted that you are resolved not to be uumindful of your own fame, and that you will not allow your friends who heartily sustain your policy to feel that they are without your aid and encouragement, whe ther you are candidate for President or not, and if you are not shall be greatly surprised, with the wonderful favor that crowned your restoration policy. Y ou should not allow the great offices to go to indifferent men, or those clearly in the interests of your foes. l need not repeat to you that am now, as ever, for twenty years shown in my writings, and since your great act of patriotism in lSdp especially your open and avowed friend. Where I am to-day my two newspapers, both daily show to the world. Hence in what l now say, 1 speak no idle words, but mean all say. The Collectors office at New York is a post that you should dispose of outside of all politicians; not that I mean to defy them, but to select your own man, who should be free only to help you and serve the Government; one they could neither attack nor use. Such man is--, of this city. He was elected to Congress in--, as a Democrat, but like you refused to follow the party in treason. He served a short time with great distinction. and resigned on ac- count of ill health. He was a member of the Committee.on Ways and Means, and won great applause, He is very able man, educated to finance, intensely national, honestandindepen- dent, and could furnish millions of security. He has an organized mind; would make you a party or fight your battles single-handed He is an Andrew Johnson Democrat, in short I write in the knowledge that he would accept, and that his appointment would bs received with joy by the whole community.

 Yours truly. J. w. FORNEY.

 To the President.
Year: 1866

There is nothing sheds SO fine light
upon the human mind as candor. 1t was
called whiteness by the ancients, for its
purity; and it has always won the esteem
due to the most admirable of the virtues.
However lttlesought for or practiced, aldo
to it the homage of their praise, and feel
the charm and power Of its influence. The
man whose opinions make the deepest
mark on his fellow-man, whose influence
is the most lasting and efficient whose
friendship is instinctiyely sought where all
others have proved faithless, is not the
man of brilliant parts, or fattering tongue,
or splended genius, or commanding power;
he whose lucid candor, and Ingenious
truth transmit the hearts real feelings pure
and without refraction. There are other
qualities which are more showy, and other
traits that have a higher place in the
worlds codes of honor, but none wear
better, or gather less tarnish BY use, or
deeper homage in that silent reverence
which the mind must pay to virtue.
Year: 1866

A christian cannot always heat, or al
ways read, or always communicate, but he
may pray continually. No place, no COM
pany, can deprive him of this privilege.
If be is on the top of the house with Pc
ter, he may pray; if he be in the bottom
of the ocean with Jonah, he may pray; if
he is walking in the field with Isaac, he
may pray when no eye seeth him; if he
be waiting at the table with Nehemiah, he
may pray when no ear hesreth him. If
he be in the mountain with our Saviour,
he may pray; if he be in the prison with
Paul, he may pray; wherever he is, pray
ing will help him to find God out Ev-
cry saint is Gods temple; 'and he that
carrieth His temple about him" said Aus
tin, "may go to prayer when he pleaseth,
Indeed, to christian, every house is a
house of prayer, every closet a chamber
of presence, and every place he comes to
an altar whereon he may offer the sacri-
fee of prayer.-SiOinnOek.
Year: 1866

Sidney Smith cut the following from a
newspaper and preserved it for himself:


"When you rise in the morning. form a
resolution to make the day happy one to
a fellow creature. 1t is easily done;
left off garment to the man who needs it
kind word to the sorrowful; an encour-
aging expression to the striving-will do
it at least for the twenty-four hours. And
if you are young,depend upon i, it will tell
when you are old; and if you are old, rest
assured it will send you gently and happi-
ly down the stream of time to eternity.
By the most simple arithmetical sum, look
at the result If you send one person,
only one, happily through the day, that
is three hundred and sixty-five in the
course of the year. And supposing you
live forty years only after you COM
mence that course of medicine, you have
made 14,6OO beings happy; at all events,
for time"
Year: 1866

l confess that increasing years bring
with them an increasing respect for men
who do not succeed in life, as those words
are commonly used. Heaven is said to
be place for those who have not sue
ceeded upon earth; and it is surely true
celestial graces do not best thrive and
bloom in the hot blaze of worldly pros
perity. Ill success sometimes arises from
superabundance of qualities in them
selves good-from conscience too sensi-
tive, taste too fastidious, selfforgetful-
ness too romantic, modesty too retiring.
l will not go so far as to say, with living
poet, ''that the world knows nothing Of
its greatest men," but there are forms of
greatness, or at least excellence, which
''die and make no sign" there are mar
tyrs that miss the palm, but not the stake;
heroes without the laurel, and conquerors
without the triumph.
Year: 1866


Now time has brought the season round
OF russet norns and ewes,
OF stubble, stead of fowery ground,
OF frosts and fading leaves.
But though the days come up SO late
And walk in shadows drear,
l wait and watch, and watch and wait,
To greet them year by year.
For well love the wind that shakes
The fading branches bare,
And love the thistle-down that makes
The daisies of the air.
And love to hear the schoolboy's call,
While roves he at his will,
And love to hear the ripe nuts fall
When all beside is still.
love to see the birds take flight,
AS silently they rise,
Add wheel and turn from left to right,
Like armies in the skies.
l love to see the naples high
To crimson colOrs run,
And love to see the hocks that lie
ALI lazy in the sun.
love the quiet of the air


That charms the wood and world,
And makes the landscape everywhere,
So pleasant to behold.
But more than any pleasant sight
The outward world can show,
/ love at coming on of night
To see the hearth-fre glow.
l love to see the circle there
The child with rosy face,
The sturdy boys, the girls so fair
And full of gentle grace;
The mother in the chimney nook,
Her work upon her knees,
The father, with his pipe or book,
And in his chair of ease.
But still when autumn's chilly rains
Begin to blast and blight
The fields and flowers, the household ga
The vanished warmth and light.
Year: 1866

BE FRIENDS WITH Your CHupRzN.-
Too many parents, alas, live in a state of
war, or at best in an armed truce with
their children, as though they were enc
mics conspiring against the peace of home
and the interests of life; and the children
finding coldness where they looked for
warmth, turn and look elsewhere for the
sympathy and affection, the cheer and
guidance, which parents neglect to give.
Make your children feel that you are the
best Of friends, and that your @no" shuts
the door on a coveted pleasure only to shut
out greater ills or to make greater hap
piness possible to them.
Year: 1866

APPLE JELLY.-Take peck of nice,
juicy apples, pare and core them, put in a
pan with two quarts of water; boil them
gently but not too much; strain the juice
through bag or sieve; To every pint add
three quarters of pound of loaf sugar
and the rind of a lemon pared very thin.
Year: 1866

One of the greatest evils in the world
is that men praise more than they prac-
tice virtue. The praise of honest industry
is on every tongue, but the worker is Of
tener less respected than the drone.
Year: 1866

SCIENTIFIC FACTs.-A slight blow is sufi-
cient to smash whole pane Of glass, while
BUILT from gun will only make small
round hole in it, because, iu the latter case,
the particles Of glass that receive the blow
are torn away from the reminder with such
rapidity that the motion impaired to them
has no time to spread further. A door staud-
ing open, which would readily yield on its
hinges to gentle push is not moved by
cannon ball passing through it The ball,
in passing, Overcomes the whole force Of cJ>
hesiUn among the atoms Of wood, but its
force acts for so short time. owing to its
rapid prsslge, thatit is not sufficient to effect
the inertia of the door to an extent to pro
duce motion. The cohesion of the part of
the wood cut out by the ball would have
Jorue great weight laid Quietly uPnu ii; but
suppose the hall to fly at the rate Of twelve
hundred feet in second, and the door to be
one inch thick, the Cohesion being allowed
to act for only the minute frac'ion Of Sec
oni, its influence is not perceived. 1t is an
effect of this principle that the iron head of Il
hammer may be driven down on its wooden
handle, by striking the opposite end Of the
handle against any hard substance with force
and speed. In this simplo opera ion, the
motion propagates 50 suddenly through the
wood Of the handle, that it is over before it
it can reach the iron head. which, there>
fore, ny its own weight, sinks lower on the
handle at every blow, which drives the ham
| die up
Year: 1866

Of friend. If that writer could have
read all Of that "other soul's'' conscious
ness as he passed through his various
moods, it would have produced some
strange thoughts concerning his twin
soul. Yet, true friends, friends, do
not quarrel whenever their moods do
not exactly correspond.


The poet has his mood of inspiration
The clergyman has his spiritual mood.
The physician must have his anesthetic
mood--to be humane he must some
times be as a stole. The teacher has his
lucid mood When forms of speech and
problems delight. And so of every
other class Of men. But we sometimes
judge these when they are in contrary
moods, as if the soul on this life's tenn
pestuous sea could always sail, without
variation, in one and the same direction.
The poet would die Of perpetual frenzy.
The clergyman is a cosmopolitan; he
breathes the atmosphere Of earth, and is
acclimated The physician is some
times in pain. The real teacher does
not profess to have nothing to learn.


1t will not do, as a rule, to adhere
tenacously to first impressions, in our
Judgment Of others The mood may
not be at all favorable to perfect acquain.
tence. The man may be hidden by a
veil of sadness, or he may be transparent
by reason of elasticity of spirit. The
prevailing temperament, at times, may
be unconsciously disguised


The moods of some are as easily
affected by the various phases of society
as the mercury Of the thermometer. by
the changes of temperature. The sen
sitive plant is well named for its like
ness to the sensitiveness of the soul
There is q difference in the texture o
souls-if we may so speak-and soul'
of different texture coming in contac
produces many Of the varities of sudder
moods among men. PHIDELTA.