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Year: 1867

A MIsERLY LovER.-A young lady re
Gently died in Elgin, Illinois, and at her
funeral, when her relatives and friends were
taking a last look at the loved face. young
man to whom she had been engaged, and
who had presented her with an engagement
ring but short time before her death, de
liberately bent over the corpse, and in the
presence of all in the church removed the
ring from the finger aud walked off with it,
Year: 1867

Established expressly to afford ihs afflicted
sound and scientific Medical Aid, in the treatment
and cure of all Private and Chronic Diseases Cases
of Secrecy and all Sexual Disorders.
Year: 1867

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Only two short years ago the Demo-
cratic papers of our Country took issue
against the proposed plan of allowing
colored men the right of suffrage. Every
ching was said that could be said, every
thing was done that could be done to
defeat the plans of the Radicals. The
negro was called brute, a monkey; fun
was made of his thick lips and kinky hair,
the most horrible crimes in the calendar
Of human sin were related under glaring
headings as having been perpetrated by
him. No trick which could be resorted
to was left untried to deprive an injured
and down-trodden man Of his rights.
But everything failed. The right tri-
umphed, and wicked men were compell-
ed to acknowledge that they were defeat
ed. One would think. that under such
circumstances, they would stand back
and permit the conqueror to enjoy his
advantage, but 40, with the most un
blushing effrontery they step up and say
the negro has, through wonderful train
of events, acquired the right to vote, and
that vote should be, cast in favor Of De
mocracy. A democratic paper before US
says :4"Whether we like it or not, it is
too evident to be disputed, that univer-
sal suffrage is hereafter to prevail in this
country. There is no use In
trying to resist this tendency or attempt
ing to prevent this RESULT is sure to
come 1t then proceeds to urge upon
its party the importance of securing this
vote, and says: 'They (the Democrats)
have now an opportunity to show that
they are in favor of the policy of elevation
and not Of degradation, and they ought
to make the most Of it." Yes, they
favor the policy of elevating the worn
out, rebel-copperhead democracy and it
makes no kind of difference to them
where the votes come from if they can
accomplish the desired result Men who
two years ago, swore by the Almighty
that they would never cast another vote
if the negro was permitted that right, are
now laboring with might and main, to
have that same negro vote as they do.
Oh, wonderful democracy! Why, just
look at the quotations above: The
writer says in one breath whether we
like it or not" and in the next says ''they
are in favor Of the policy of elevation
and not degradation. As much as to
say I'VE have labored in vain to prevent
this consummation, for we hate the mig
gers, but now that the radicals have
given him the power, We must make q
virtue of necessity and humble ourselves
before the once degraded man, for thus
we may hope to be restored to the rule oi
the nation.


What foels Do you think the negro
cannot see an inch before his nose? Dc
you suppose he cannot remember the
democratic lash that tortured him only a
few years since? Trust him for that
The negro is not so big a fool as he is
who thinks he can get his vote by little
hattery. Go on with your dying old Wo-
man!
Year: 1867

Whether women ought to practice
medicine, or law, or preach the gospel,
or vote, or hold office is question it is
not necessary now to discuss. But wheth
er they ought to have an equal chance to
compete with the opposite sex in these or
any one of the other common pursuits of
life, is question the arguments upon
which are all on one side. 1t is certain
that women do make worthy Office hold
ers, of which there are examples in 9th
er States. That they do make successful
doctors and journalists has been fully de-
monstrated. IF they can be successful
in these pursuits why not in others? 1t is
but fair to let them try the experiment,
and it is as unjust as it is ungallant to
deny them that privilege Experience
already demonstrates what the result
would be, and gives ample proof that
with anything like a reasonable chance
our noble American women will soon rise
to social position where they will have
better things to busy themselves with
aside from the paltry frivolities Of fash
ion, and where they cannot be ground to
dependence or starved into infamy.-At
pena t1uich. Pioneer.
Year: 1867

around the coast, with new and impor-
tant cod fishery on the southwest coast,
while the harbors are numerous and val
liable. As to some of the reasons which
make the acquisition desirable, he says


''What is more important than all, it
is likely to be found hereafter that the
shortest and best way to China and ia
pan is here. The British possessions oc-
cupy short strip of coast between us
and the territory in question, but these
will naturally fall into our hands at no
distant period, and if they do not, our
friendly relations will secure us passage
as they have already, through the Cana
das Starting then from the western
point of Lake Superior, in Northwestern
ly direction, we strike the Saskatchewan
country, which is the richest and best
country of British America having
abundance of bituminous coal, compar-
atively soft climate, so little impeded by
SHOWS that a railroad can be easily kept
open the whole year. surface SO nearly
level that it can be graded without diff
Guilty, and fertility Of soil scarcely sur
passed on the Continent. Pressing still
on toward the northwest, and finding the
climate soften as We near the coast, we
strike one or two rivers, certainly one,
that cuts the Rocky Mountain range down
to.its base, and opens gate to let US
through, and then DETECTING to the
southwest we strike the coast south of
the great promontory of Alaska; or, if
that is impossible, we go down to the
slope of the great River Kwiehpak, navi-
gable itself for thousand miles, and en-
ter one Of the bays south of Behring's
Straits. The advantages of this route.
whether we strike the coast north of
Point Alaska Or south oft, are, first
that we encounter no mountain passes
second, that we have midland supplies of
Of coal and timber; third, that we avoid
the immense mountain SHOWS that will
make the Rocky Mountain roads impas-
sable for at least six months in the year;
and, fourth, that having line which is
very nearly coincident with the great cir
Gle of the globe, we get the shortest pas
sage to China and Japan that can be
found. Ii it should turn out, as it ap-
pears quite probable, that we can reach
the coast at the southernmost point OF the
territory in question, our line of road will
be a great deal shorter than any other,
and will come to its terminus in about
the same latitude as Glasgow, and hay
ing about the same climate.
Year: 1867

On receipt OF So we will forward one certif-
cate, with list of engravings, from which, par
ties may select any one they may choose. The
sngravings will number so different varities
the retail price of which is 50 each, in any
Art Association in the county.


Observe that you receive nearly the worth of
your money at once, and at the same time an
opportunity is given you to secure an inds-
pendent fortune fer life, the same as Mr.. A. H.
Lee. of Prairie du Rocher, who drew the
Crosby Opera House at Chicago, on the 21st of
January, 1867, with single ticket OF So, or
hundreds of others whom we might mention
that have made themselves wealthy by the
simple investment of one two dollars.


Every Farmer and Horticulturalist should
fool and interest in securing this beautiful
home for himscf or family
Year: 1867

PROTECTION VS. FREE TRADE.-The
great point of difference. it seems to us,
between those who would see our manu-
tacturers receive some encouragement for
the investment of their wealth in proper
ty which builds up a nation and consti-
tutes its greatness, and those who would
see our country flooded with the cheap
ware of foreign nations, is just this
The former desire the good of the coun-
try at the expense of SELF, while the lat
ter desire the good Of sell at the expense
of the country.
Year: 1867

There should be no taxation without rep
resentation except for crime. In well
regulated domestic life women have as
much voice as the men, in the govern
ment of the State the women are in one
sense at the mercy of every man, no mat
ter how depraved he is, who casts vote
Women frequently do the same work a
man does and are only allowed one-half
the pay Give women the right to vote
and shortly we would see different state
of affairs. Lastly, it is entirely in con-
sonance with our republican institutions,
it is no more than justice, it will have a
tendency to elevate the character of our
political affairs and it will be great ad-
vance iu ,,ivilizing the world, for women
to have tl.e right Of suffrage!
Year: 1867

committee will be appointed to superin-
tend the distribution of the prizes, by the
Horticultural and Agricultural Societies of
Michigan, composed exclusively of Fruit
Growers and Farmers, none who shall have
any interest whatever in the drawing.
Year: 1867

New HAVEN Conn, Oct. 8.--The Democratic
gains in the town elections throughout this
State yesterday are such as, if we do as well
next year, to assure the next Legislature 10 the
Democracy, even should there be no further
reaction against radical rule. In some OF the
thOrougly revoluhonize the political situation.
Year: 1867

PooR WAY TO GET REvESGE.-J. G. Doll, OF
Red Bluff, offers. a suitable reward for informa-
tion which will lead to the identity Of the indi-
ridual' who leaves threatening and insulting let
ters at his door during the night Whatever the
incentive may be, that is certainly ridiculous
way of getting even
Year: 1867

EXTRA ALLOWANCE TO CALIFORNIA TRooPs.-
Senator Conness procured an amendment to the
Army Appropriation Bill, for the payment OF
California Volunteers who were mustered out OF
service at a lstance from their homes. This
appropriation is intended to cover the amount
paid for transportation in excess of that furnished
by the Government.
Year: 1867

PROMPT RELIEF FOR SOUTHERN SUFFERERS
The people I San Francisco have taken hold of
the matter of relief for the suffering poor of the
South with commendable promptuess. Over
Sll 900 was subscribed last week, and sub-com-
mittees were to thoroughly canvass the CITY for
contributions.
Year: 1867

THE PROPOSED New ROAD FROM TRINITY RIVER
TO RED BLUFF.-The Red Bluff Independent in
an article entitled % Immediate Necessities "
says - The rapidly increasing population Of
the southern end of Shasta county, caused by
the / ew field now being opened to capital and
enterprise on the South fork of Clear creek,
rer ders the construction of q road from Cotton
wood bridge into the mines, and thence into
the lower end of Trinity county, vital necessity
TO the business prosperity of Red Bluff. 1t is
not desirable that it should be built by the coun-
ty, or any part of it, but that business firms,
both here and in Trinity county, should contrib
ute to its construction. Two valuable claims
have already been sold to capitalists at the Bay,
and before many weeks we may expect to hear
that the entire South Fork district is worked by
the moneyed men of Montgomery street. OF
course many of the shareholders in Shasta coun-
ty will hold on to their stock, and the communi-
ty, so long dormant, will begin to thrive. The
range of hills over which the proposed road will
pass, if constructed, is very low, and the whole
expense of grading the road will not be much
in excess of Sl2 900. The completion of this
road would place Douglas City and Indian creek
within two days easy hauling from this place,
for teams, and be great accommodation gener-
Year: 1867

The English people are proverbial for their
ignorance of the affairs of their colonies 1t is
only on this ground that we can account for the
fluctuations in which we find the English press
indulging upon the legislative consummation of
the long talked of scheme for the confederation
of the British North American Provinces. 1t is
true that in any case project so fattering to
the national vanity would have been certain OF
evoking no small amount of gratulation but it
is evident from the oil but unanimous
appreciation which is bestowed upon the con-
federation plan, that the matter is not properly
understood in England. There seems to be a
few, however, who do not take quite so favor
able and hopeful q view of the transaction as
the great majority, and who evidently have
their misgivings as TO the successful working
of the scheme when brought into practical
operation. And these, we incline to think,
have reason on their side. For, in the first
place, it is fact which cannot do denied that
confederation has been forced upon the
people of tho provinces. When the scheme
was first broached it met with serious
opposition both in Canada and the
maritime provinces. Newfoundland and
Prince Edwards Island positively refused to have
anything to do with, and it was only through
q strong pressure put upon Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick by the Home Government that
these colonies were induced to become partners
in the affair Up TO the present time the pro-


ject has not been submitted to the test of
popular vote; and Lord Carnarvon, in the
speech with which he introduced the Confed-
Grafton bill into the House of Lords, referring
TO the demand from Nova Scotia that
the question shall be submitted to the peo-
plc, stated that the effect of remitting it to
the hustings for q decision would be ian in
definite postponement of the whole plan."
Indeed, there is party in Nova Scotia, of no
small consideration in point of numbers, in
Huence, and the ability of its leaders, which
openly declares that annexation to the United
States is to be preferred to submission to
the terms of compulsory confederation.
In this division of sentiment then, we
think there arc tho elements of serious trouble
And if we look closely at the scheme itself We
Year: 1867

That this country owes very great National
Debt, is an incontestable truth. That most of
us who are TO pay it do not regard it as Ma
tional blessing, is equally clear. True, there
are incidental advantages resulting from its eI
istence. Here is great savings bank, wherein
any one may invest his little or his much, re-
ceiving a good interest punctually, and selling
out on fair terms whenever he needs his capital.
The Debt is first mortgage on all the property
and all the industry of our people, and may be
fairly estimated as subtracting One-tenth
from the value of tho former. BY sternly re-
solving to pay off at least One Hundred Mil
lions per annum-as we did in the last calendar
year-we might wipe it out within the next
quarter of century. And we firmly believe
the People would prefer to do this, if their
true opinion could be ascertained. Of course,
they understand that this implies forecast and
self-denial; but We hold them ready to pay
somewhat higher taxes to-day and henceforth
rather than transfer the Debt incurred in put
ting down the Shareholders Rebellion to the
shoulders Of their grand children.


Yet there are many who take a different view.
Some insist that we should pay only the an
nual interest leaving the principal to be dealt
with at some indefinite future day, when our
country shall have become immensely richer
and moro populous than now; others seem to
think that it would be still more convenient not
to pay at all. And these look forward to n
time when the Debt may be sponged out by
some gigantic exhibition Of National rascality.


The Citizen Of Saturday contains Washing
ton letter from its editor. Gen. Halpne, detail
ing such portions of a recent conversation with
President johnson az relate more especially to
the National Debt. Mr. johnson figures therein
as regarding the country as on the high road to
perdition because of the policy of Congress
with regard Y Reconstruction; So Dneh is
what might, perhaps, be expected; but he pro-
ceeds TO talk as if this policy were specially
Eastern, and as if the West would somehow
be impelled by it to join the South in repudi-
ating the National Debt, which he assumes to
be mainly held at the East The President is
represented by Gen. Halpine as saying in sub
stance


but what do we now flndi The aristocracy based on
tOOOOOOOOO OF property IN slaves south OF Mason and
DxOns line has dsappeared an arstocracy based on
over 900 OF National securities has arisen In the
hOrthern States 10 assume that political control which
the consolidation OF great financial with political interests
formerly gave TO the slave 0garchy Of the lately Rebel
otates The aristocracy based negro property dis
sppears az toa sQuthega end Of tho Une but only 4"
Year: 1867

The proceedings of the House of Commons
on the Reform Question, on the 25th and 26th
of February, will be counted in the history Of
the Reform agitation as one of the most bril-
liant victories of the friends of Reform. 1t may
be doubted whether q passage of the Reform
bill proposed by the late Liberal Ministry
could have been of equal service to the lasting
triumph of the Liberal cause. When In the
Opposition the Conservatives denounced the
chief points in the Reform bill of the late Minis
try, the extension of suffrage, and the reduction
of the. rotten borough system, as leading to
the Americanzation' of English Institutions
It is highly amusing now to notice the
effort of Mr.. Dsraeli to make the number
of persons who would have been enfranchised
by the Reform resolutions as large as possible,
much larger, in fact than it is according to
the calculations of the leading Liberals; and to
propose to begin in earnest with the reduction
of the rotten boroughs. No more direct
acknowledgment could be made of the strength
OF Liberal principles than this attempt made
by the Tories to court popularity by claim to
Liberalism.


But while making concessions to public
opinion in some respects larger than had been
expected, the Conservatives were unable to
conceal from their opponents the still more
humiliating fact that their party itself was,
with regard to the Reform question, entirely
demoralized and dsorganized They no longer
muster sufficient courage TO defy boldly the
demands of the people, and yet they are
Mt the same time entirely unable to agree upon
any platform. The Ministry deemed it
necessary not to divulge their Reform resolu-
tions to their own party until few hours be-
fore their introduction into tho House, and there
was nothing in the behavior of the COnserva-
tive members to show that they had any
sympathy with them. 1t is stated on good
authority that Earl Derby told his supporters
that if the Ministry should fail on the Reform
measure, he would not again assume the oner-
GUS duties of the position he now occupies.


1t is probably not only magnanimity and
patriotism on the part of the Liberals, if they
omit to turn at once to their advantage, as a
party, the most humilating position of the
Tories The longer the latter remain in power,
the moro conspicuous will become, even in
their own eyes, their entire incompetency
TO settle the Reform question. Already
reunion of the Liberals has been effected. Mr..
Lowe has for once agreed with Mr.. Bright and
promised his support to more thorough Re
form measure than the resolutions proposed
by the Government. Thus it is certain that
some step in advance must soon be made. 1t
will, of course, be far from being final set
Element, but it will be an important advance
in the right direction.
Year: 1867

shall find that it is rot quite so promising AZ
its advocates would make it appear. 1t con.
tains within itself the seeds of future dissen.
sons and strife. The confederation act pro,
vides that each Of the confederate province,
shall have legislature of its own, and beside
these there is to be supreme legislative body
The former. are to legislate on local affairs,
and the latter is to deal exclusively with gen.
eral questions affecting the interests Of the
whole Confederation. In the event of clashinp
between the Provincial legislatures and the su-
preme parliament, who is to decide between thems
The Dominion will not be an independent na-
tiOnality, like the United States, and it does not
appear, from the act of Confederation, that the
Imperial Parliament has reserved to itself any
power for such an emergency as We have sap
posed We shall be curious to see how The
machinery Of government Of the new Dominion
will work. Again, should the Canadian Par.
lament, in the exercise Of the large legislative
powers with which it is to be intrusted, adopt
policy adverse to that of the Imperial Parlisr
ment, to what court of arbitrament is the
matter to be referred, or how is the difficulty
to be settled2 Or should it provoke collision
between the Confederation and foreign power,
will England in that case stand by the Domn-
ion And, once more, by what means is the
popular will to prevail over an obstructive
Senate, should that body set itself in
stubborn opposition TO the demands of the
peoplef In England the power il
reserved to the Crown Of creating peers, in
order to obviate a threatening difficulty, as
was done in the case of the Reform bill Of
1882. But should the Canadian Senate become
overbearing and intractable, the Constitution
of the new Dominion viii furnish no such con-
venient remedy, that we can see. This Con-
federation strikes us as an anomaly, and some.
thing of blunder; and we shall be surprised
if, taking into account the contradictions it in
wolves, the working of the scheme should an
swer the expectations of its promoters and ad-
vOcates.
Year: 1867

COlOred men must find it hard TO escape the
pursuing kindness Of their white brethren. 1t
kills them sometimes, and sometimes is good
enough to bury them. In perhaps similar
accommodating spirit the Directors of the
Flushing Cemetery announce benev-
Olent intention. ThOy contemplate (mark
the sepulchral coolness of the announce
menr purchasing several acres of land opposite
Their present property as cemetery for colored
people This is what we should call being
Pecksniffian in the face of eternity, and acting
snObs part to death itself. 1t would be as good
natured to ask the Flushing Cemetery own
ers to step into their graves, but, with re-
spect even for fossils, we forbear. Can they
imagine for a moment that the burial of
colorod people will alter the complexion of
their cemetery Or is there phrenology of
graves as well as "aphysiognomy of shadesf" We
fear that these Flushing graves offer the black
man the meanest kind of white hospitality, in
viting him into back grave just as in cars
and halls we give him back seat.
Year: 1867

The subject of Capital Punishment. we find
is engaging the attention of the British House
of Commons, the Government having intro
duced two bills to carry out the recommended
tiOns of the Royal Commissioners relative to
the punishment of death. One of these defines
anew and amends the law relating to murder,
and the other provides for alterations in tke
mode of carrying that punishment into effect,
so as to secure as much privacy as pos
sible. 1t is proposed that there shall be
a classification of murders, similar in principle
TO that which obtains in France into murders of
the first and second degree, and that executions
shall in future be intra-mural. These are steps
toward more rational and humane method of
dealing with homicides, which, though small,
must be thankfully accepted at present. Mean
while, it is pleasing to find, from the tone of
the debate which took place on the introduc-
ton of tho bills, that public opinion in England
is steadily advancing in favor of the total
abolition of Capital Punishment.