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Year: 1866

with solid and instructive matter for the advan-
tage of the rising generation, and for the enter
tainment and comfort of those more advanced in
life. The proprietors Of the UNION AND ANRRI-
CAN" have lived and been engaged in the
newspaper business long enough to obtain !xnowl-
edge of the true wants Of great, honest and vir-
tuous people, who, though unfortunate, striving
to transmit to their descendants, in culture and
nurture. the highest and most noble qualities.
industry, self-reliance, and dignity Of character.
Psiiy appreciating the power and benefeence OF
woman, they will endeavor to make this paper an
acceptable companion to the mothers and daugh-
ters Of the country, wherefrom they may derive
both profit and pleasure.


To persons desrous Of making known to the
public their business, we may say that our circula-
ton by mail reaching every Post Office which has
been re-opened in the State. besides an extensive
circulation in adjoining States, gives advertis
ing columns superior advantages.


The advance in the pricesof every article which
enters into the production of newspapers is such
that the terms upon which they are furnished
must necessarily correspond. In common with
our city contemporaries, we have adopted the
following as the
Year: 1866

An Act to authorize the Postmaster General to


establish Branch Post Offices in Cities


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resentatiyes of the United States of America in
Congress assembled, That the Postmaster Gener-
al be authorized and directed, when in his judg
ment the public interest or convenience may re-
uure it, to establish one or more branch post
Offices to facilitate the operation of the post office
in any city or place which, in the opinion of the
Postmaster General may require such additional
habitants; and it shall be the duty of the Post
master General to prescribe the rules and regula-
established by virtue Of this act. And the Post
master General is hereby authorized to charge one
cent in addition to the regular postage for every
forwarded by mail from the principal Office, and
which shall be prepaid by stamp, and one centfor
Year: 1866

An Act making Additional Appropriations for


the Naval Service for the Year ending June


thirty, eighteen hundred and sixty-two.


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
Congress assembled, That the following sums be
and they are hereby appropriated, to be paid out
of any money in the Treasury not otherwise ap-
propriated. for the service of the year eighteen
hundred and sixty-two:
Year: 1866

An Act in addition to an Act 70 refund and remit


the Duties ON Arms imported by States, ap-


proved July ten, eighteen hundred and sixty


one


Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Re-
representatives. of the United States of America in
the Secretary of the Treasury to refund and remit
the duties and imposts on all arms imported into
the United States by or for the account of any
State as provided in the act to which this is an
addition, shall extend to arms for which orders
contracts were made prior to the first day of
January, eighteen hundred and sixty-two: Pro-
vided, That said Secretary shall have satisfactory
proofs exhibited to him that the said arms were
actually purchased in a foreign country for ac-
count of State, and that the price paid for the
same by the State was only the rst cost, and the
usual and customary charges attending the pur
chase and Importation of the same, exclusive of
duty.
Year: 1866

Postmaster Denediet's Visit TO wash


ingt0n.


Postmaster BenedIct lett for Washing
ton on Thursday morning, only few
hours previous to the arrival in this city
Of Special Agent of the Postofice
Department foFthe purpose of investi-
eating the case of the detention of copies
of the LEADER at the Cleveland Postofice
On account Of the absence of Mr.. Bene-
dict, theinyestigation was deferred. Per-
haps Postmaster Benedict visits Washing
ton for the purpose of attempting TO fore
stall opinion in official circles in regard to
his gross violation of law and disregard of
common honesty in prestituting his Official
position to war upon rival business
establishment. We understand he counts
much upon his intimate personal rela-
tions with the Postmaster General, but we
cannot for moment believe that that
officer will allow personal considerations
to WARP, his official opinion
Year: 1866

Not single Republican paper has had
the honesty and courage to protest against
theSoul breach of faith on the part of the
Government in the arrest of Admiral
Semmes, after its stipulation, upon his sur
render, not to molest him. There has
been no incident that reflects more Sc
verely upon the national credit and honor
than, this violation of an engagement. It
is . shame to the Republican press that it
is Silent Ci,leinnnti Enquirer.


The above speaks for itself. No denun-
citation can add to the infamy of the apol-
ogist for the pirate, coward and traitor,
Raphael Semmes.
Year: 1866

Governor Worth of North Carolina tele-
graphed to the President on Tuesday that
representations had occurred through the
newspapers that the latter had ordered the
sheriffs of North Carolina to abstain from
executing the provisions Of the ordinance Of
the Convention for raising revenue and ask
ing for copy of the order upon the subject,
but the President telegraphed to him that
no order in reference to the sherit1s had
been issued by him.
Year: 1866

CEMENT FOR THE TOPS OF BOTTLES OR
JARs.-Take equal parts of rosin and brick
dust, pounded fine, and lump of beeswax.
Stew them together, and keep in an old
tin, melting it when you want to seal your
bottles or jars
Year: 1866

TOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise In your County PAp@
-FOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Pspee
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Paper.
JOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Paper
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County PAPER
YOUR BUSINESS WILL INCREASE


If you Advertise in your County Paper
LII BUSINESS AND PROFEs IoEAL HEs


Should Advertise in the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN


Should Advertise in the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN


Should Advertise in the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN


Should Advertise In the Argus
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN


Should Advertise in the Argus.
ALL BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL MEN


Should Advertise in the Arsaa
Year: 1866

DO you WANT TO BE HAPPY?
Then Pay the Printer
W YOU WANT TO BE HAPPYp


Then Pav the Printer
Do YOU WANT To BE HAPPY?


Then Pay the Printer.
w YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY?
Then Pay the Printer.
Do 1OU WANT TO BE HAPPYP


Then Pay the Printer.
DO YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY?


Then Pay the Printer.
Do YOU WANT To BE HAPPY


Then PAY the Printer.
DO YOU WANT TO BE HAPPY?


Then Pay the Printea
Year: 1866

IA. Why Is n horse like the letter OF
Because @ makes itgo. And what is
the difference between this conundrutn
and my aunt who squintsY Because
one is q query with an answer; the
other is an aunt, sir, with queer eye.
Year: 1866

Any member may withdraw from
this Association by presenting at any
regular meeting, his written dcclara-
tion of his intention so to do, contain
ing a statement of hisreasons for with
drawing, which shall be recorded.
Year: 1866

It's object shall be: First, to reclaim
those who have been in the habit Of
drinking to excess; I'd, TO protect
those who are occasional drinkers
Sd, To, create in this community q pub
lie sentiment which will male'it dis
reputable to drink intoxicating liquors.
Year: 1866

We give tho closing portion of the address
OF the Committee appointed by the National
Convention to prepare for the sanction OF the
Convention, which unanimously adopted it.
Its great length prevents our giving il ea:irc:
Year: 1866

The following lines were composed upcn
the death of young man who had started on
a journey from Cuba to his native land, but
who sickened and died on the way, his dying
couch watched only by the eyo- OF his negro
uursc.l
Year: 1866




A letter in the London Daily News gives
some interesting particulars relating TO the
Prussian Minister. never yet, says the
writer, saw any one who so impressed Inc
with an idea of power. Count Bismarck
believes in himself, and fully SO. lie
believes he is called on to do certain work,
and that he is quite able to accomplish it.
His power Of endurance is very great. lie
often sits up night after night, working hard.
During the campaign he never slept more
than three hours out of the twenty -four.
This is less than Napoleon l. under similar
circumstances, who took four hours sleep.
But you see the effect this constantly
continued work has had upon him. His
face is scanned all over, he has quite dark
lines under the eyes, and the eyes themselves
are bloodshot lie looks like man who is
quite knocked up by being overworked,
and yet he is gay aud jovial, and pleasant
and CHEEKY.


When came in he shook hands and at
once offered me cigar. told him did
not smoke. Oh, nonsense, he said, | am
sure you do. Why everybody smokes; the
whole world smokes. What surprised me
most was his thorough openness in conversa-
ton. Without the least reserve he spoke Of
his intentions, of the future of Prussia and Of
Germany. For one hour aud half he thus
went on speaking. His resolve is indomtabIe
but he also feels certain of going through
with the work before him. The king is, of
course, mere tool in his hands; but it shows
his great skill and dexierity in turning such
an instrument to serve his purpose. His
words were, he "took the bit between his
teeth" Ga literal rendering Of the French
expression). AsI said before, it was the
thorough openness OF the man that SO greatly
surprised me. And there was no acting "A
part; it was no assumed ingenuousness, that
you saw and felt at once. There is no
stiffness in his manner, nothing ceremonious
lie is quite natural, and there is nothing oi
the air or manner you expect to find in a
minister. He is all the day long overwhelin.
ed with giving audiences etc.


went TO him in the chamber, and sent
him my card. He came out to me, and
said he could not then stay, rs he was just
going TO make speech, but if would come
later in the evening to his house, lie should
be happy TO see me. When l went, 8
gentleman came into the antechamber to say
the Minister begged me to wait little; he
was busy, but would soon see me. Ever
then, at that late hour, he was giving
audiences. When all were gone, be came
and led me into his room. He is tall more
than six feet, and we'll and strongly built
lie is a fine, handsome figure, broadchested
and gives you the idea of possessing vigorous
health. And he must have a good consti.
tuition to work as he does. lie has a tiue
towering head, broad in front, broad too,
behind. The photographs of him are not
like; they do not give a notion Of the man.
do not think him liberal in the sense that
you and are liberal. There is no doubt
that what be thinks best be will enforce, but
what he does is, he believes, for the good
and glory of Prussia.
Year: 1866

About two months since, says the Placer
Vile Courier, during the month ofSeptembcr,
singular and curious phenomena occurred on
Lake Bigler, nearly abreast of A. IL. Saxton's
saw-mil. The lake at the time was calm and
quiet, when suddenly the water boiled and
bubbled up without any apparent cause. The
water arose in a conical form some five or six
feet in height, and in a circle Of some eight
or ten feet, then subsiding formed whirlpool
drawing everything within its votex. On the
succeeding day the same singular occurrence
took place, and was witnessed by a number
of persons employed about the mill After
the commo,ion had subsidized on the second
day, one of the men employed on the lake
shore took a small boat and rowed out to the
spot that had been in such ferment, who,
upon placing his hands in the water, found
that it was warm. At the place where this
occurred there is deep hole which has been
sounded to the depth Of seventy five or eighty
feet; outside Of this Ddentation of the bottom
of the lake the depth Of water is only thirty
or forty feet. Two years and more ago, this
hole was noted as an excellent fishing place,
but for the past two years no fish have been
taken there. Those familiar with this por.
ton of the lake think it is the crater Of an
extinct volcano"
Year: 1866

Ey-State Surveyor General Houghton
returned to Sacramento during the past week
from trip to Washington, where he spent
a number Of months during the last session
of Congress, and succeeded, with the aid Of
the delegation in Congress permanently set
Ting the swamp land question, under which
the State will get the school end swamp lands
as selected by the State heretofore, and sold
TO her citizens.-Folsom Zeleynph.
Year: 1866

THE NEW PAPER.-It is very certain that the
San Francisco Daily Times, which is to be issued
next Monday, will be Radical in tone. Our rea-
son for so thinking is the fact that Noah Brooks,
late Naval Officer of that Port; and recently be-
headed by the President, will be Editor-in-Chief.
Mr.. Brooks is an old member of the editorial
profession, is graceful yet spirited writer, and
as staunch a Union man of the true stripe as
the State affords. The new organ will have a
mission to perform. In the hands of proper
men-and to such alone will it be entrusted
the Times will become the acknowledged
central organ of the Union party in this State,
and must certainly meet with liberal support
at the hands Of the people who comprise that
great and growing organization.
Year: 1866

WE are gratifed at being able to state that Mr.
Norcross has received sufficient encouragement
to induce him to commence Singing School,
and that the class will meet at Templar Hall next
Sunday evening for instruction and practice
We hope to see lively interest manifestedin in the
Singing School, and that all who attend will
show the same willing disposition to be taught
that Mr. Norcross does to teach them. There,are
a great many young people growing up around
US, and it should be the wish of parents that
they do not too long delay receiving the instruc-
tion in vocal music which pupils in most of the
Public Schools of the East now receive. To be
well versed in the rudiments of music, and to be
able to readily take part in the execution of Ell
ther sacred or secular music, is an accomplish
ment that those who, from lack of instruction OF
other inability to participate, can most readily
appreciate. Enroll your names, and resolve
that you will not be in that category when the
term is ended
Year: 1866

NEVADA SENAToR.-The Union papers of the
State of Nevada unanimously concede the T. S
Senatorship to James W. Nye. The malicious
and contemplate attack of the little whittier, De
Long, on the old veteran, has recoiled upon him.
self, instead of injuring Nye. 1t will be to the
everlasting credit of our young sister State to
set the little man aside, and take the one they
nave tried and found equal to any emergency
Year: 1866

HASDY-Through the Atlantic cable we know
the price of London stocks three hours before
they are sold. The Marysville Appeal suggest:
that should anything recherche happen to the
pretty Empress Eugenie, the ladies of Boston
would know it three hours before the "squall.
Year: 1866

w Hope Tor the AMfCteu'-IN HHo1IeT IHT1 0I
this paper will be found the advertisement of the celebrated
Institute established by Dr. J. c. Young in 1880 In thsage
of deceit and carlaansm it is boon to the suffering
point ont them where they of obtaining the wish
ed for relief and Under the of the sku Doctor
the sick and troubled can dvet themselves of their burdens


of pain and shame lay aside their and secure health
and happiness If you sick in trouble. do not hesi-
Read the advertisement and follow the advice Do not
forget the number the of directing letter
CONSULTATION OFFICE, $50 Washington San Fran
cisco. 44.5msn.
Year: 1866

Coon News, IF TRuE.-A report comes from


the East that the capital of the Central Amer-
can Transit Company has been increased from
English sources; that the six vessels built
for the New Orleans line have been purchased,
and while the present monthly service by the
Nicaragua route will be continued, the new yes
sells will be used on the Atlantic and Pacific to
compete with the old Mail Company ria Panama.
Year: 1866

WILL WINTER AT HUMBoLET.-A letter from
our old friend Sammons, of Coxs Bar, notifies
that he will read his JOURNAL at Arcata the
coming winter, but intends to be back to the old
place by the first of March. Leaves his best
wishes for health, happiness and prosperity with
the people among whom he has so long lived and
his way and return to his starting point. Peace
be with you and yours. John.
Year: 1866

HOME AGAIN.-We take pleasure in anDounc-
ing the safe return of our friend Block, of the
Banking House, after sojourn at the Bay City
of over five weeks Owe him an apology, having
intimated that he went below with matrimonial
intent. AS he is back, without any accompany
ing evidences of having become Benedict, we
simply intimate that he is still in the market.
Year: 1866

The HOLIDAYS ARE CoMING.-IIave You read
kohler's announcement? If not read it, and see
if he can't do something for you. If Holiday
Toys are to be ordered, you cannot do better
than to send to kohler If you want Fancy ar
ticles for Presents, Koher's is the place to buy
them. If you want Piano or Melodeon, Koh-
Ter has splendid stock to select from. If YOU
want the latest published sheet music. You are
sure to get it by sending to Kohler Kohler
has over twenty thousand articles in the Toy and
Fancy goods line to sell, and must have some
thing that you want.
Year: 1866

Johnson had the appointment of State Printer,
suspect Gelwicks' chances to get the position
would be first rate, but as the honest Union-lov-
ing people of the State of California are to de-
eide this matter, it is hardly possible that the
treason-apologist of the Democrat will be thus
honored. Whoever the Union party may desig-
nate as candidate for State Printer be it Owen
or - any other man, y will be chosen, in spite of
the combined efforts of the supporters of the
White House " dictator" or his distinguished
guest at Fort Monroe. Stick pin there
Year: 1866

He was out orce lion shooting in Kattia-
war. In some parts Of the district, where it
is tolerably open, the sportsuen used to fol-
low the game on horseback, ride up within
range, ard then dismount to get a shot, un-
less their beasts were steady enough to stand


fire from their backs. After the shot, they
quickly Temounted and ganoped of. In fact,
something in the manner of the African way
of conducting the sport is described


On one occasion, my friend had turned up
a couple Of full grown lions, and was follow
ing them on the plain. He managed to get
within range, and as his horse would not
stand quiet enough for him 70 FIRE of his
back, jumped off and threw the bride over
his arm: by some chance. however, emitting
to slip his hand throughit. Well, he got
fair shot, and hit one OF the lions hard; but
the noise startled the horse. and. as there was
nothing to check it, away it galloped, leaving
my friend standing. He fred bis second bar
rel, and then had the horror OF seeing the
wounded lion come charging down toward
him, all head, tail and legs, and roaring tre-
mendously. His rifle was empty and useless,
and, Of course there was no time to load
His drst impulse was naturally 10 bolt as
hard as he could, and accordingly away he
stuInped for the nearest tree. But long be-
fore he could reach it the roars came closer
and closer behind him; and be felt that be
had not the slightest chance OF reaching the
tree before being overtasen by the angry
brute Still he sped on with the instinct OF
self pres ervation; but the lion was fast clos


ing with him. What could he do? There
WAS no time 70 be lost. In few more bounds
his head might be crushed in by the blow Of
paw or his mangled limbs he quivering in
the animals relentless Jaws It suddenly Oc-
cured to him 10 try and startle the beast By
some unnsual combination OF form and sounds
His resolve was Immediately taken, and &C
ted upon without delay. Stopping short sud
deuly in his race. with bis back still toward
The charging lion now drawing very close he
ducked his head and body till he looked at il
reverently from between his legs and in that
position made some Ofthe most hideous faces,
and gave utterance to some Of his most ap-
palng wells and at the same time gestiCul-
aed wildly with his arms. This was = me-
tamorphosis for which the savage beast was
quite unprepared. Just before there had been
a runaway man, Logging 1t as hard as be
could 60 10 front; but now there was fear
ful, shapeless creature stationary ard unyield-
ing and bowling in the most awful way, quite
beyond all lion experience. The brute was
staggered and hesitated in bis headlong ca
reer; then pulled up and looked advanced
a step and locked more closely; heard lrant-
ic yell Of extra power, the last despairing ef-
fort of the hunter; turned, and, with lower
ed tail, trotted of to join his companion, now
disappearing IN the distance. After a short
space my friend arose, almost purple in the
face from the violence Of his exertions and
the unpleasantly loY.position Of his head, but
much grati6ed and ichuckling greatly at the
success Of his ingenious ruse.-Ths Easter,
Hunters
Year: 1866

DtRrxe the best days Of the Roman Re-
public it was cause of death or banishment
Tor a candidate for public office to refer to the
scenes aud men Of tl:e Roman civil wars. be-
cause it tended to keep up hatred and troubles
which were greatly injurious te that happy
peace SO important to the prosperity OF the
State.
Year: 1866

WE turn the author Of the following doggerel
over to the wishes of the ladies. We make no
apologies for him, as he has neither youth nor
age to recommend him to clemency. We have
reason TO believe that this act of his was the re-
suit Of mature deliberation. Hear what he has
Year: 1866

Bound FOR THE EAST. - E. NJ. Hall, our
old and we'll known fellow citizen, departs
for the East on the steamer of the 10th Of
May next. His principal object in going
East s to induce capitalists to invest in Pla-
Ger County mines. No more competent per-
son could represent us in the East than Mr..
II. He has been familiar with Placer Coun-
ty mines for the last fifteen year, and knows
that we have as rich mines as any portion Of
California, and that all that is needed is
plenty of capital to develop them, and rich
ly remunerate those who invest. Success
attend him, and a safe return with plenty of
the 'needfup to aid in developing our mini
eral resources.
Year: 1866

EH- Quartz prospecting is engaging the
attention of miners all through the lower
section of Placer county,-new locations are
constantly being made-and there is every
promise that great deal will be done. the
coming summer toward proving the value Of
our quartz veins.
Year: 1866

BEEs.-A Mr.. Dugan, who was chopping
a tree down in ravine below the Railroad
Station, on Tuesday last, was surprised when
the tree fell to find that it was bee tree
He succeeded in securing about forty pounds
of delicious honey. The bees he let provide
for themselves.


We hear almost daily of hives swarming
in this vicinity. In few years our woods
will be alive with bees, and bee trees will be
almost as common as they are in the ives
tern wds.
Year: 1866

CHANGEABLE WEAruER-Sunday, Mon
day and Tuesday the weather was hot-the
Thermometer ranging as high as "a deg. in
the shade, in the middle of the day, making
summer clothing in demand Since then
the wind has chopped round to the north,
and the mornings and evenings have been
cool enough to require warm stoves and
closed doors.