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Year: 1867

The Union Party of the State of California
IN Convention assembled. hereby present to
the people of this State their platform and
declaration of party principles:


Reso'red, That in the present. as in the
past. we are irrcconcilably opposed 20 treason
and to traitors, whether tn. same shall at
tempt to subvert our Union and control cur
Government by fraud and treachery from
within, or force from without; and that up
on the loyalty of the Nation, tried and prov
en-, we rely to re-establish firmly and forever
the bonds of our National Union.


ReSo!red, That in reconstructing the Ma
tion its foundation should be justice and its
architect loyalty, and we are not willing
that those SO active to destroy should be
chosen and preferred builders to erect it. and
until it shall appear that in the States lately
in rebellion loyal Committees exist. capable
and ready to administer justice and enforce
law in accordance with the principles of
government Of freemen, and equally is it our
wish that the Government be administered
and the law enforced by the loyal agents of
the Federal Government.


Resolred, That in the reconstruction plan
of the late Congress we recognize policy as
wise as it is magnanimous, and when the re-
spective States late in rebellion shall bring
themselves within its provisions. we will
welcome them as sisters, and receive them as
equals in a reconstructed Union.


Resolred, That we deem the passage by the
Legislature of a Jaw establishing eight hours
labor as a legal days work, eminently just
and proper.


Resoired. That the importation of Chinese
or any other people of the Mongolian race
into the Pacific States or Territories, is in
every respect injurious and degrading to
American labor, by forcing it into unjust and
ruinous competition. and an evil that should
be restricted by legislation and abated by
such legal and constitutional means as are in
our power.


ResOjred, That the future primary elections
of the Union party in this State should be
held under the provisions of the primary
election law, and that such test should be
prescribed and enforced as shall exclude all
persons not members of the Union party.


Resolued, That we fully approve the amend
ment to the Constitution of the State, pre-
sented by the Legislature of 1866. and pro-
viding that the Legislature shall have no
power to make an appropriation of money
for any purpose whatever, for period longer
than two years; that the same should be ac-
cepted by the Legislature, adopted by the
people and become part of the Constitution
of the State.
Year: 1867

This whirlpool, which is several miles
below the falls. is one of those scenes which
are too grand for description. Instances Of
accidents happening there can best convey an
idea OF the horrors of the dreadful abvss.


The whirlpool is large deep basin. in
which the waters of the mighty ST. Lawrence
revolve in one perpetual whirl, caused by
their being obstructed by an angle of the
steep and dreary banks which overhane
this dreadful place. The whirlpool, like the
falls, has frequently caused the loss of human
lite one instance of which | will here
relate:


Mr.. Wallace, the blacksmith, had a son. g
1ne youth, OF whom he was exceedingly
proud, and the lad one day went down {,
the whlrlToo and the current proving to,
strong for him, he was carried into the whirl
HIS poor distracted mother sat on the gloomy
bank hours and days. and beheld the body O
her own darling child carried round in a
circle by the waters, sometimes disappearing
for time, and then coming up and revolv
ing on the surface of the watery grave; and
thus continuing for several days, no human
aid being available even to obtain his
remains.


An acquaintance, who resides at the
Whirlpool, informed me that in the course oi
five or six days, bodies which get into the
dismal cauldron are carried down the river.


1t is usual for persons rafting timber om
places between the falls and the whirlpool, to
get OF the raft befure they come to the basin,
first placing the raft in such position as
may best enable it to float down the stream
without being carried into the whirl.


On one occasion, however. one of the RATS
men refused to leave the raft-he was not
afraid, all would go safe. Entreatv was
unavalling, and the raft, with the unfortu
nate, headstrong man upon it, made its way
downward. and was soon drawn within the
fatal circle around which, for three days
and three nights, it continued to revolve all
the Efforts of a thousand anxious spectators
proved unavailing.


The continual and sickening motion be
underwent robbed the poor sufferer of all
power to eat->leep he could not-a dreadful
death was before his eyes, so much the more
terrible that it was protracted in such a
place. AT last man was found who ventured
into tho whlrl as far as he could with hopes
OF life, strong rope being tied around his
middle, one end of which was on shore. He
carried with him a line to throw TO the raft
succeeded the agenized sufferer fastened it
to the raft, and in this way be was drawn
on shore and his life preserved.
Year: 1867

NOVEL GOLD DIscovERY.-The Alpine
Chronicle has the following:


On Monday last some of our citizens were
thrown into fever on the announcement
that deposit of gold 1.-The pure stuff itself,
had been discovered in the most freuuented
part of our town. To be brief. Thomas
Brown, Of the Silver Mountain Hotel had
been butchering a COW, and in her paunch
had struck rick lead which panned cut
about ten dollars in gold dust. Some black
sand, nail and some shot The cow had
been grazing on Wolf Greek, about four
miles east of this place, where some supposed
there must be surface dggings, consequently
prospecting party visited that locality, but
they failed to discover the spot where they
supposed the old cow had licked up the
precious metal. They should have prospected
further, as they might have stumbled on to a
shot tower, or a nail factory, in their peye-
grlnatiGns. Our citizens have been as much
puzzled to ascertain how that cow managed
to corral that gold dust, as the monarch of
= Mer-.e England" was to find out how the
apple got into the dumpling. 1t may be chat
she he'd devoured some unfortunate miner
on the other side of the mountains whose
verdancy kept him from coming here to assist
IN opening our mines. The " Slaughter of
the Innocents" has commenced. Next week
another COW from Wolf Greek will be pros
pected
Year: 1867

The want of Line of Telegraph, located with
view to accommodate the river trade, has long
been felt. Many important towns are now with
out any telegraphic communication whatever, and
the lines now established between other points
are, in most cases, disconnected, following cir
cuitous routes, hundreds of miles out of direct
course, causing vexatious and unnecessary delays
to business, by reason of numerous repesitions,
and the frequent interruptions incident to long
lines. When the facts are borne in mind that the
liability of a telegraph line to damage from any
cause is increased in the same proportion as its
length, and that the repetition of message dou-
bles the time necessary for its transmission, the
great and very important advantages of direct
route over the circuitous ones iD operation
can readily be seen.
Year: 1867

The Company propose to construct their lines
IN the most substantial manner possible. All
material used viii be of the most approved kind
and quality, and the work of construction will
be done by the company, under the Immediate
supervision of practical men, of long experience
in constructing and managing telegraph lines,
who will be instructed to spare no pains to make
every portion of the work of the very best char
aatp
Year: 1867

This Company has been organized for the pur-
pose of establishing Telegraphic communication,
in the most direct manner possible, between all
points of any Importance the Mississippi
River from Saint Paul to New Orleans
Year: 1867

The capital stock of the company is One Mil
lion of Dollars, and is divided into shares Of one
hundred dollars each. The company desire to
distribute the stock in small amounts among the
business men along the entire length of the line,
in order TO secure their interest in the welfare of
the company, and to secure to them, its patrons,
their share of the profits from its business.
Year: 1867

Only five per cent of the stock viii be required
to be paid in at the time of subscription and sub
sequent calls viii uot exceed ten per cent. per
month. After the first payment of five per cent,
no further call win be made until Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars shall have been subscribed.
The company confidently believe that they will
not be compelled to call in than fifty or six
ty per cent Of the subscriptions in order to place
the line In cnnr1efs wor king. or.ier
Year: 1867

From carefully prepared estimates, based upon
the amount of business done by the companies
now in operation, and giving them equal share
of the business between competing points, the
company confidently believe that large and e.
munerative dividends be made; and they
further believe that taking into sderation the
great advantages which they viii possess in n
short and direct route they viii be able to
nearly all the business along the line, which will
place the stock at q high premium. and make it
one of the best investments to be found.
Year: 1867

licient knowledge Of heraldry, may sec
more in them than they have ever seen
before.


As TO the emblem representing the
coin ofthe United States, TO be placed on
the freize, ii is recommended that i be
taken from the last issue of the silver
dollar in 1866, bearing the motto: I'm
God we trust" Discerning foreigners,
who visit the Exposition, with an under
standing Of the condition 10 which our
country has been reduced by Radical
misrule, will be apt to smile, when. they
think Of the broad contrast between this
motto and the utter distrust Of God and
Heaven and Heavens goodness and the
firm faith in the efficacy Of diabolc mall
ice and diabolic oppression, which are
betrayed by the Radical legislation for
the South. ST Louis Republican.
Year: 1867

The eyeing of women by women is one
of the most offensive manifestations OF
superciliousness now TO be met with in
society. Few observant persons can have
failed TO notice the manner in which one
woman who is perfectly i'll bred or not
perfectly kind hearted will eye. over an.
other woman who she thinks is not in
such good society, and above all, not at
the time being in so costly dress as she
herself is in. 1t is done everywhere; at
parties, at church, in the street. 1t is
done by women in all conditions of life.
The very servant girls learn it Of their
mistresses. 1t is done in an instant
Who cannot recall hundreds of instances
of that sweep of the eye which takes in
at glance the whole woman and what
she has on from the top knot to the shoe
tie2 1t cannot be a new fashion of be-
havior; but the daily increasing pretense
OF people to superiority, because they
can afford to spend more money upon
their backs than others can, makes it at
once more common and more remarka-
BILE even than it was ten OF fifteen years
ago. Men are never guilty of it, or with
such extreme rarity, and then in such
feeble and small-souled specimens of
their sex, that it may be set down as a
sin not masculine, or at least not epi-
Gene. But women of sense, of some
breeding, and even of some kindliness of
nature, will thus endeavor to assert a
superiority upon the meanest of all pre-
lenses, and inhict a wound in manner
the most cowardly, because it cannot be
resented and admits of no retort. If
they but only knew how unlovely, how
positively offensive they make them
selves in so doing, not only to their
silent victims, but to every generous
hearted man who observes their maneu-
YER, they would give up triumph at
once so mean and so cruel, which is OBJ.
tained at such sacrifice on their part.
No other evidence than this eyeing is
needed that woman, whatever be her
birth or breeding has small and vulgar
QOnl
Year: 1867

MUSTARD PiAsTERs.- By using
syrup or molasses for mustard plas-
tiers, they will keep soft and flexible.
and not dry up and become hard, as
when mixed np with water A thin
paper or fine cloth should come be-
tween the plaster and skin. The
strength of the plaster i varied BY
the addition Of more On less -four.
Year: 1867

TsE or GERAxIrA LgAvEs.-It is
not generally known that the leaves Of
geraninm are an excellent applica-
ton for cuts, where the skin is rubbed
OF or other wounds Of ilat kind. One
or two leaves must be bruised and ap-
Piled to the part, and the wound will
be cicutrizei in short time.
Year: 1867

lREPLY OF GENERAL HOWARD.)


WAR DEPARTMENT. Washington, June Ist, 1857
GEO. w. Thomas, ESQ, National Hotel. Wash


ington. D. c.:


DEAR SIR Your letter is Just received. thank
you for the confidence reposed in me- and will
gladly receive any monies or contributions you
may receive for the relief of the destitute l would
prefer that other gentlemen should be associated
with me as trustees. and would suggest that if the
funds in too late for the relief of the present
pressing destution, it will be better to devote the
funds. portion Of them to the education of any
and all classes of the poor for except in cases of
famine, the ordinary poverty in any section Of this
country can. easily be met by the communities
where it may exist. But in no case can too
much be given for the all important work Of edu-
cation. Very respectfully your obedient servant,


U. o. HOWARD,


Major General, Commissioner
Year: 1867

Here am I, jeremiah Lumpkins. The clock
has struck eleven, and outside hear the patter-
ing of rain. Melancholy night this The gas
burns strange and blue like. In vain have /
tried to divert myself by reading the last novel !;
in vain have made feeble efforts to comprehend
what the papers say about the elections in vain
have tumbled myself down ON the sofa, and
then tumbled myself off it, and then wandered
about the room, and then whistled for want of
thought and to keep my courage up. Sure
enough all is vanity. Not soul to speak to
one. Everybody gone or going to bed. But who
expects anything agreeable or comfortable in a
boarding house? I'm certain don't. l come
in here, go out here, and I eat my meals here,
and nobody cares for me pins head. try to
be good-natured and obliging to every one. Miss
Phoebe used to be very kind to me but since
young Fitzladdle has come to lodge in the house
seldom see her. Sparrables, too, to whom l
would have lent my last dollar has got other
friends IN whose company you may be certain to
catch him in whatever idle hours he has through
the week. At this present moment couldn t
feel more lonely if were dropped down in the
centre of sandy desert. l have but dull ap-
prehension of the charms of solitude In fact,
just now can't discern in it any charms at all
despite Of what Zimmerman has said upon the
subject. For this confession the sages may laugh
at me- Well, suppose people have often laugh
ed at me before. In my present mood of mind
and at this melancholy hour, in this silent
room, it would be no unpleasant thing to have a
face laughing or even grinning at me. have
heard of scolding wives, and how they plagued
the lives of their poor dear husbands but what
relief it would be now to listen to female
voice exercising on me its vituperative powers !!
1t would be positively delicious Jeremiah, F"
says to myself, "you're very silly. Isn't there
way you might long since have shuffled the
coil of thi7 solitary clearinghouse melancholy :?
Why don't you get married? Only to think of
it here you are yawning and miserable, single and
forlorn Who's to blame for it? Not bad
looking fellow, either Less likely people have
long since been wiyed. Instead of suffering in
this fashion from the sydrostics, us Mrs. NAL
apfop calls it, you might have sweet, loving
little creature to cheer your heart and diffuse
around you cheerfulness." True words you
have spoken, thinks mo denying that begin
to feel as if ought to try and do you say.
But who would have me? know of nobody.
Nobody, repeat-nobody Whereupon hast
lily and instnctively utter the word hush, and as
if hurrying from fearful thoughts, seize my bed
room candle and fee froci the scene of my noe
turnal and melancholy meditations.
Year: 1867

SACRAMENTO CITY, juno /, 1865.


Dr. Chas H. Tozcr-Dear Sir You will for not
writing you You will perhaps remember
individual who called for assistance about
The roof Of mouth had completely rotted cut
my palate dropped down and there remained stopping
up the passage that could hardly eat You remember
YOU cut which relieved Immediately, and
was enabled swallow my food and in short time began to
improve took your medicine and followed your directions
months. You finally succeeded in stopping the
disease saving and upper lip though frequently
cautioned about losing it. continued to improve until
finally recommended to into the country and be-
fore going by your advice had taken of mouth
that could have plate made for me to enable me
speak be understood, and using it, Ny
ETERNAL THANKS due to you for the PERSEyER-
ANCE AND SKILL that you displayed in my case and
have to thank for restored health aad even for my
life bleeding death several times from
the nose in Sacramento city enjoying good health
and shall recommend all friends to call should
they be require and would
advise all avoid scientific doctors in
city, they will send them to land from whence no fray-
efe- returns


With my best wishes for the Of bot Of re-
main yours etc, s. s. p.


To Dr. Chas- H. Tozer San Francisco, Cal. 27iy,
Year: 1867

Il
the treatment of all those diseases generally known


Venerial or Chronic.
It simpossbe here to mention all the diseases with which
he is familiar; perhaps, will not be out Of place
The formidable. the most destructive to mankind is
SeAbuse. The brain being the seat of the disease the
whole systsm suffers in consequence will here enumerate
of the symptoms that those afflicted may be able
form opinion in regard to their complaints and seek ad
vice in tme thereby saving themselves world Of suffering
Nervous Debility Loss of Memory Pain in the Limbs
Back, Palptaton Of the Heart, Trembling of the Limbs
Headache and Aversion Genial Society," especially that
Of females There great many but these suf
fcent and should be suffering from of them call
DR. TOZER and he will you short time, without
interruption in your state by let
and there will be occasion for your calling the Office


Structure of the Urethra
Is another formidable enemy health Send one of my
circulars that disease and inform its terrible
results The worst cases cured in few days.


Venerial Diseases,
In all their various forms either Primary Secondary or e
redary completely eradicated from the system Your con-
stituton being perfect health there will be no
danger OF handing down to children that terrible dis
ease known as Scrofua.


Syphaltic Disease,
As it presents itself this coast is of more formidable
rising from the of its being compound of Spanish Chi
nese and Sandwich Island disease Those of who have
visited the two latter countries the dread
full effects of it on both the native and foreign population
1t requires altogether different modes of treatment.


The Old Formulas
OF Ricord Acton ard Bostwc account except





the blood which sooner or later, will show itself
dairy disease in aggravated FORM These facts have learn
ed by experience and think without boasting that
have practice in these diseases any other
physician in California, dating does from 1S49 1t be-
therefore, to think WE'LL before you employ
physician


Who the proper consut-an old experienced one
or one who has recently settled amongst your


My Plan is Purely Vegetable,
Destroying the disease and purifying the blood that there
is no danger of secondary symptoms.


Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
And diseases arising from the of Mercury as pains
the shinbones swellings of the different joints of the bo
dy running etc. etc. and impurities of the blood.
ed in short time by the of my VEGETABLE MIX
TURES, known only to myself


Diseases Peculiar to Females,
Such Retention Suppression and Painful Mensruation,
etc. have been study for years,
and safely promise perfect in short time.
Be deferred from calling Dr. TOZER from delicacy
fear Of exposure, the Doctor is in whom
trust and all treated with the utmost secrecy


My Female Pills
the this climate Suppression
Monthly Sickness Every lady should have box in
necessity. Price. S. Consultation at the Office by let
ter, FREE All letters returned destroyed Office hours
from 9 A. NJ. till s Pm.
Year: 1867

An EDITOR IN HEAyEE.-Under the above cap
ton an exchange gives long obituary notice Of
deceased brother editor. The following is the
closing paragraph SO Should we not then re-
joice that our late friend of the scissors and
quill is in heaven? ? In that paradise the cry Of
more copy will never again fall upon his dis
tracted ears. There his enjoyments will no
more be interrupted by the growls of the unrea-
sonable subscriber, or the duns of the paper
maker. There he will enjoy entire freedom from
the detractions aud Misrepresentation of polit-
ical opponents, and the caresses of ambitious
political aspirants. In that blest abode be is no
more to be troubled with illegible manuscript or
abominable poetry. No rival editors will there
steal his thunder, or his items, and typograph.
ical errors shall know him no more forever"
Year: 1867

MIND vs.. MUscLE.-Brown. who has been edit
ing weekly paper at small town in an adjoin-
ing State for some time past, went through here
few days ago, on his way to New Orleans in
seach of employment. Smith met him in the
reading room o. the hotel just before he left
here, and asked him how he happened to aban-
don his paper.


''You see,' said Brown, I" Green and started
the thing in copartnership, and rs he is nothing
of a writer, it was agreed between that
should edit the paper and he should do the press
work, etc. This arrangement struck me after
while as being unfair, so l said to Green, one
day:


go Green, don't like the way the work in this
Office is divided. think that inasmuch as you
merely work with your muscle while work with
my brain, you ought to allow me bigger share
of the profits. Brains ought always to COM
mand higher price than muscle


% All that may be true,' said Green, but
look here, Brown, considering the large amount
of muscle I've got, and the very small amount
of brains you've got, don't think you have any
right to say id word


"After that" continued Brown, 81 felt that
in justice to myself couldn't associate on equal
terms with Green any longer, and SO sold out
my interest in the concern and left.'