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Year: 1867

NORTHERN lDAHo.-We learn that petitions are
being circulated in Northern Idaho, and numer>
ously signed, asking the annexation of that part
ofthe national domain to Washington Territory
The people Of that section of country are a unit
in favor of the measure, and there is every rea :
son to believe that Congress will readily accede
to their wishes. Between Northern and Southern
Idaho there is scarcely any identity either of
interest or feeling, and hence the desire on the
part of our northern neighbors to be annexed to
Washington Territory. The rapid growth Of our
Territory both in population and wealth gives
reason to believe that in year or two we shall
be in a position to ask admission into the Union
as a State The time has come when our legis-
lation and policy should all be shaped with a
view to our assuming the duties and responsi>
blities that pertain to a State government. In
this regard we are far ahead of Idaho, the pops
uation of that Territory being on the wane
rather than the inJease. Indeed, in all that
relates to permanent population and solid wealth
we are already far in advance of Nevada, and
might even now have our two Senators and a
Representative in Congress. We by no means,
however, favor the hot-growth of States, aud
and prefer to remain in the condition of Terri
torial puplage until such time as our wealth
and population shall be sufficient to enable us
to support State government without the i'm
position of onerous taxes. Looking, then, to
the convenience of our northera neighbors, and
recognizing that this accession of territory and
population will hasten our admission into the
Union, we decidedly favor the proposed anueKA.
ton of Northern Idaho, snd trust that Con-
gress at the next session will give its assent to
the measure.
Year: 1867

An idea is widely preyalent-it must have
originated in the brain OF a blockhead-that
'ne careful observance of polite forms, the
mere outward graces and courtesies which ex-
nioit themselves in the manner of gentle
man. are OF no sort Of consequence, provided
''o ma" mas the essential elements OF the cen
''enianly character. As If these eraces ard
courtesles were really ANYTHING else hut ,be
appropriate outward expression of ,bosa -
ward essentials. The fact that the outward
form is sometimes counterfeited BY men who
have no claim to the character they assnms
does not affect the truth of this position. anv
more than the existence OF counterfeit cold
coin destroys the value of a genuine double
eagle.


The people who advocate this idea are very
fond of drawing the contrast between one of
these sham gentlemen and the rough, untutor-
ed, but true-hearted child OF nature who new
er fails those who trust in him. "Oh y they
say, Il don't care how rude the speech or how
blunt the manners; it is the spirit of the man
look at" &c; all OF which might be very
good Ii 1t were question of choice between
these two. But they leave out of sight an
recognition of the fact that the well-bred man
Is quite as likely to be an honorable. manly,
humane and Christian man as if he had the
manners appropriate to the Australian bush.
or the refined locality Of Pixies Peak. Itmay
be very true that an honest manliness ofcbar-
acter even united with rough and rude ex-
terror is better than artificial graces oyerlyinr
a nature base and mean; but it does not fol-
low that there is anything incompatible be-
tween manliness and polish. To imply that
there is any such incompatibility is merely
piece of popular humbug, intended TO fatter
the self-eomplacency of the rude and unpolish-
cd by holding up the idea that their r,tleness
is an evidence of superiority, merit to be az
plauded. 1t is time we had done with this
sort OF clap-trap, the effect OF which is simply
pernicious. We are all of us rude enough,
ungracious enough, careless enough of tfe
pleasant courtesies and social amenities
which soften and smooth the rough pathway
of lie; aud it is the very stupidity OF folly TO
preach disregard OF these minor morals of life
as something meritOrious. The essential ele-
ments which so 10 make up the true gentle
men are, indeed, to be found in the mind and
heart OF the man; but it these fail to find
their natural and graceful expression in his
manners, they are not only stinted in their de-
velopment, but defrauded of their legitimate
influence and effect. The Boston Recorder,
discoursing the other day upon ''Christian po
liteness," said "many Jealous Christian has
ruined his influence by being a boor," and
many an honorable, kindly and humane man
given needless and unintentional pain by has
his clumsy disregard of the mere courtesies and
outward amenities which these Spartan teach
ers advise us to Ignore. The true gentleman
is one in whom the essential elements of
manly and generous character express them
selves naturally and harmoniously in graceful
actions. Anything less than this falls short of
the true standard, and is to just that extent
unworthy of imitation.
Year: 1867

could not be used with Europe in a state Of war.
1t would also create a demand for our bread
stuffs and provisions. SO far as the public are
aware, the present condition of things is solely
with regard to Luxembourg, for which 1t seems
Napoleon had made a formal offer to the Dutch
Government; but the difficulty was in the fact
that Prussia had already garrisoned its prin-
possession of this Duchy that the present con-
hct originates.


In connection with the above, we add the
significant speech made last month in the North
German Parliament by Bismark, when the new
Constitution was under confederation


1.-THE union between South Germany and the
North German confederation is in course OF
preparation. In all questions affecting the
power and position of Germany, the North and
South Will be united. ! do not believe that the
Diets of the States of the Confederation will
reject the work agreed upon by the Parliament.
Let us do the work quickly. Let us place Ger
To riap.O
Year: 1867

A QUESTION OF PRWmEGE.-A question has
been raised in England as to whether the
eldest sons of Bishops are entitled, like the
oldest sons of other Peers, to admission into
the Peers Gallery in the House of Commons.
The entrIe accorded to the eldest sons of lay
Peers is justified on this ground-that they
will themselves one day become Legislators,
and that therefore it is desirable that they
should see as much as they can of the working
of the House of Commons before they take
their seats in the House of Lords. This parti-
cular reason does not exist in the case Of
Bishops, and some unpleasantness, as it is
called, has arisen with regard to the eldest
son of Bishop who has, with the growing
talent peculiar to his family, succeeded in
trampling down the soruples of the door
keepers, and making his way, as Of right, into
the gallery,
Year: 1867

A GooD MovEMENT.-An infrmary has been
erected in the immediate vicinity of the Champ
de Mars, for the use of any foreign workmen
who may meet with an accident or fall sick
taken care of gratis, and provided with every
luxury their health may require.
Year: 1867

A PLEASING ITEM FOR CHEwERs AND
SMoKERs-The Philadelphia Press say =
Everybody who is in the streets at very
late hour of the night or early in the morn
inc, may notice individuals about the fronts
of restaurants, hotels and bar-roOms, gather
ing from the streets and cutters the sumps
of cigars that have been swept out or emp
tied from the spittoons, and will wonder
what possible use can be made of them. For
the benefit of ofpipe-smokersa and chewers we can
give some information On that subject. There
are number of establishments in this city
to which this filthy refuse is taken and sold,
and where it goes through the following
process 1t is washed, dried in the sun or
over a fire, placed in small mill and ground,
and then neatly put up in small packages
and sold as a superior qualify of fine cut
chewing and smoking tobacco OF various
fancy brands. The quantity of g old SOL
diers,' as the boys call them, thus gathered,
remodelled and sold every day, is almost in
credible. The general quality of the tobac-
co which goes throgh this process is said to
be excellent.
Year: 1867

RESULT OF ADvERTIsING.-Steph Cir
ard than whom no more shrewd business
man ever lived, gives the following as his
experience


Il have always considered advertising
literally and long, to be the great medium
of success in business, and the prelude to
wealth. have made it an invariable rule
to advertise in the dullest times as well as
the busiest, long experience having taught
me that money thus spent is well laid out ;
as by keeping my business continually be-
fore the public, it has secured me many sales
that would otherwise have lost"
Year: 1867

Washington correspondent says:


"Letters have been received here from a
number of prominent politicians at the South
which are entirely unanimous in the asser
tion that it is the fixed determination of the
Southern States to continue in their present
passive political condition, rejecting not on
ly the constitutional amendment of the last
session of Congress, but also other amend
ments that would deprive them or deny
them their just rights as members of the
Union.


Soon after the assembling of Congress, a
vigorous effort will be made to commit the
two Houses in securing the admission of any
single Southern State, or any number of
them, who shall accept the constitutional a
nendmentn
Year: 1867

\ Cleveland (Ohio) paper tells a strange story
to she following effect


"a gentleman whose name and residence i.
suppressed out Of icliracy toward his family
oecamc reduced in circumstances owing 90
endorsing note Tot brother. who became a
bankrupt and he became gloomy and apparently
threatened 10 become insane. Aboai month
since his family became aware that SONG mys,eri.
Gus task was claiming bis attention in a tool and
wcghheusa near one Of his barns. To all inquiries
as 10 the nature Of bis work he returned an evasvc
reply, but kept steadily on. Sometimes he would
allow two or three days 10 pass by wilhnui visit
Ing the shop. but during such times be would be
more than usually vacant and cast down unc
day last week he suddenly appeared before his
family, dressed with more than usual care, aud
stated tina, he intended paying = visit 10 his
brother, and would be absent two OF three days
lie would listen 10 no suggestions that somc II
his family should accompany him and went
away Next morning curiosity prompted peep
into the tool honse 10 pee what had made him 80
busy. Ills wife accompanied by one Of her
daughters, accordingly forced open the dsor,
when they found the husband and father stone
dead, and laid out In q coffin ! The mother fell
10 the floor In a swoon, and the daughter ran
terrified from the SPOT A speedy investigation
brought TO light note on the shop bench, which
stated that the deceased had taken his own hf,
by swallowing prussic acid, and that the coffin
was the work 81 his own hands Trouble had
rendered bis lie uncndurnblc, aud hence the rash
act. Death must have been very speedy, for the
body could hardly have been dlaid OUT with
more precision, such methodical coolness in ths
work Of scli-desiruciion was never before record.
ed-a man making bic own coffin, and dressing
himself for the grave p
Year: 1867

At last the vexed question of reconstruc
fion appears to be approaching a solution.-
The Senate special committee, on the 10th,
reported bill which combines the essential
provisions Of the Stevens Military Bill and
what is known as the Blaine amendment and
after a protracted struggle the bill passed the
Senate by vote of 90 to 10.


This bill provides for the creation of FIVE
military districts. comprising the territory of
the late revolted States, and to each of these
districts the President is required to assign
a Brigadier General, with a sufficient military
force under his command to insure the pre-
servation of peace and order, and requires
sub district commanders to scrupulously
protect all persons in their rights, to suppress
insurrectipns, disorder and violence. and to
punish all dsturbers of the public peace
Such officers may allow local tribunals or
commissions to try and punish offenders, but
all interference by any so called State
authority is declared null and void. Offend
ers are to be allowed a trial without delay,
and cruel and unusual punishments are pro
hibted, while no sentence affecting life or
liberty can be executed until approved by the
district commander. The bill. also provides
that whenever any so-called Southern State
frames a Constitution acceptable to Congress,
establishes impartial suffrage, and raties
the pending Constitutional Amendments, and
when said Amendments shall have been de.
clared part of the Constitution of the
United States. they shall be entitled to
representation in Congress.


The latest dispatches show that this bill
meets with considerable opposition in the
House, but nevertheless it bids fair to
become a law
Year: 1867

A SINGULAR CASE OF BIGAMY.-Ab0ut
three years ago, couple OF young people
met in Australia, and, conceiving fond
ness for each other, were shortly afterward
married in clandestine manner-nobody dy
being present except the minister who per
formed the ceremony. The lady was the
pOssessor of one hundred thousand dollars
in her own right, while the gentleman was


mpecunious. After short honeymoon the
matrimonial heavens became clouded and
flashes of lightning and peals of thunder
became frequent in their domestic circle
Finally they agreed to separate, and the wife
furnished the husband with funds to reach
California and maintain himself in a decent
manner for some time. After the arrival of
the husband in this city, he became acquaint-
ed with young Englshman, to whom he
took great fancy. This new acquaintance
was also impecunious, and the fugitive hus
band having considerable funds which had
been furnished him by his wife, he took the
poor friend under his protection and gave
him the liberty of his rooms, paid his board
and monopoized his society. After a while
the two men began the study of medicine,
and matriculated at the Toland Medical
College. A year passed away, and the wife
arrived from Australia, having grown tired
of the separation. After her arrival a re
Cancellation was effected, and the parties
began housekeeping, and the friend took
quarters with them. The friend was a
handsome man, and fellow of wit and
social qualities. He liked the wife, and
soon sought every opportunity to be in her
company-the husband, on the contrary re
naming very little at home. The friend
finally abandoned the study of medicine, and
began studying law with law firm in this
citv. He was industrious, reading early and
late, and holding long consultations with the
wife. Finally, the thing eliminated in the
wife and the law student calling on Mr.
Loewy, getting a marriage license, and going
before preacher and having the marriage
ceremony performed. He had been reading
law for the purpose Of learning whether the
woman could be prosecuted for bigamy if he
married her. The Australian husband,
when he learned what had taken place, was
greatly excited, and vowed his determination
to bring the guilty woman to justice but
his threats were laughed at, and the proba
bilities are that no attempt will be made to
bring the guilty parties to punishment
S. f. CdU
Year: 1867

RIor.-At San Francisco. last week, a
party of working men mobbed gang OF
Chinese laborers who were employed by con
tractors on the works of the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company. The Chinese were
driven from the works, and a number OF
them pretty badly beaten.
Year: 1867

ONE of the most brilliant Russian Prin


cesses ordered her chambermad, in St. Pc
tersburg. to iron her handkerchief. The
iron proved to be too hot, and the andker-
chief WIS very slightly scorched. When the
princess saw this she turned deadly pale,
started from her arm chair, took the girl by
the nape of the neck and carried her to the
kitchen. The poor chambermaid screamed !;
g | did not do it on purpose" The princess
shook her violently every time every time she
screamed. crying I" Silence. The great iron
stove almost red hot. The PRINCESS
pulled the chambermaid's clothes over her
head, tied them about her neck. and forced
her to sit on the hot stove until she tainted.
Year: 1867

enter upon the performance of his official duties
for the current year. He would call particular
attention to the following section of the Revenue
Law:
. If any person shall willfuly make, give,
under oath affirmation, false list OF his her.
their taxable property, or false list Of taxable
property under his her, their control, such per-
shall be deemed guilty of perjury. and upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished therefor, as
is by law provided for the punishment Of perjury
and any property willfuIly concealed. removed,
transferred, nsrepresented, by the owner on any
agent thereof, to evade taxation, shall upon discGv-
cry, be assessed ut ten times the amount of tax for
that year which would otherwise have been assess
ed upon it ; and fifty per cent. of the amount Of
such additional tax, when collected shall be paid
to the person persons who shall furnish the
information which reveals the property conceal
ed, transferred. removed msrepresented, and the
remaining fifty per cent after deducting the usual
per centage for collection shall be paid into the
Treasury, for the benefit Of the Common School
Fund of the State"


If Tax Payers c 10 have list of their pro-
perty prepared, ready to be to, as the law
directs, by the time of my reaching them, they
would thereby themselves some annoyance,
perhaps, as well as facilitate my work.


A. p. LADD,


Assessor of Shasta County.
Shasta, Feb. 90, 1867. f23
Year: 1867

NOTICE is hereby given that. in pursuance of
y the statute in such case made and provided,
l will, either in person or by deputy, accompany
the Assessor in the performance Of bis duties
throughout the county. The taxes upon all move
able Personal Property for tn" fiscal year lS67-S
will be due as soon as the same has been assessed
by the County Assessor of Shasta county, and the
collection of the will be Immediately enforced


j. W. GARDEN,


Tax Collector Shasta County


Shasta, Feb. %, 1867. f23
Year: 1867

The San Francisco Spirit of the Times does
not believe 9 that all the poor men are cor
rupt and dishonest, and that all the purity,
loyalty and honesty of the entire State is
concentrated in the few men who have fortu-
nately become possessed of wealth." and
hopes the Union State Convention will give
the poor 'uns show. Your head is level,
Brother Boruck.
Year: 1867

s. F. TIMEs.-We acknowledge the receipt
of the S. F. Daily Times as a regular ex-
change at this office, and can recommend it
as first class Journal worthy the support of
the people of this coast.
Year: 1867

To BE REPAIRED.-Nearly every winter
High streets has been rendered almost i'm
passable on account of being washed and
quilted out by the heavy rains. Lately par
ties having most occasion to use this alley
have raised subscription, which will be ex
pended in paving it with cobble stones, thus
securing substantial and durable passage
Year: 1867

va Hope for the Afiicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement of the
celebrated Institute established by DR.. J. c.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char.
latanism it is boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure. Under the of the skilful
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 the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $50 Washing
ION street San Francisco
Year: 1867

There can be no question bat that the
new authorities are doing some acts OF
public advantage which could not have
been expected from their predecessors,
Elective municipal government has
proved in many respects failure That
of New York, for instance, is nominated
bv certain classes who are interested
either in an indulgent execution OF the
laws. or in deriving special advantages
from corporate legislation. By eonse-
nuence the offices and contracts OF New
York city have been bestowed on party
friends, and its health and Office regula-
tiOns have been badly enforced. Parton
saws the death rate is the highest in the
world. The military power IS under no
restrictions. 1t is responsible to no con-
stituency and can do every act It may
deem advantageous TO the public. 80
our street commissioner can compel the
water company to supply water, and the
mayor can order the police to assist the
bosri of health in enforcing its rules.
Year: 1867

wThe January thaw is "capital
institution for producing Coughs,
Colds and &kindred aliments-much
worse than severe cold weather, and
we advise our readers, particularly
those prcdisposed to any pulmonary
weakness, to see that they are well
shod, and allow no change Of clothing.
Ifany one is so unfortunate as to con
tract a Cold, Cough, Hoarseness, or
other pulmonary disorder, we know of
nothing so efficient as Goes Cough
Balsam, Our advice is, take little and
often.


To those who have been living on
the fat of the land through the holi.
days. and have got their stomachs out
of order, we would prescribe Goes
Dyspepsia cure; it has cured some very
bad cases of Dyspepsia.
Year: 1867

A lady made her husband a present
of silver cup with an angel at the
bottom; and when she filled it for him
used to drink it to the bottom. when
she asked him why he drank every
drop. Because, ducky," he said, Il
long to see the dear little angel" Up.
on which she had a devil engraved al
the bottom, and he drank off he same
and she again asked him the reason
'Why," replied he, because l won't
leave the old devil a drop"
Year: 1867

I~A Kentucky editor makes an ap.
peal to his subscribers, He says: I'VE
hope they will settle without delay
Not that we need the money--oh no !
Our ink is given to us, we steal our
paper, and we win our printers wages
at seven up So it costs us nothing
to carry on business Nevertheless, as
a matter of accommodation, and to
ease their conscience. we will take
what they owe us,..if they will send it
in Immediately "
Year: 1867

4 German statistical writer remarks,
that the invention of the sewing ma
chine has enabled one woman to SOW
as much as o hundred could by hand
a century ago; but he continues, one
woman now demands as much clothing
as a hundred did q century ago-so
that matters are not so much changed
after all.
Year: 1867

TIE Lafayette Courier tells Of an
old bachelor of that city, who, with an
eye to the comfort OF winter quarters,
bet half dozen chairs with friend
on Fleetwood" on the race the other
day, and winning, Of course, the loser,
with malice aforethought, sent him
bali dozen small chairs with round
holes in the seat aasfd
Year: 1867

"What do they mean by cat-and-
dog life?" said a h husband TO his angry
vile. "Look at Carlo and Kitty asleep
on the rug together. wish men lived
half as peaceable with their wives. y
Stop said the lady; "tie them togeth
er and soc how they will agree u