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Year: 1874

In speaking Of this matter last week, the


A,gus, which is very knowing paper, es-


pecially when it has little personal or po-


political scheme in view, which it think. can


be advanced by declaring that everybody
favors it, says:


"We have conversed with quite number of
the leading citizens of this county upon the
subject of annexing that portion of Nevada
county, embraced within the boundaries of
Meadow Lake township, and we have failed to
find one, who has given the matter thought,
who is opposed to the same.


Walter, this is all wrong, not to say un-
true. You speak of conversing with lead
ing citizens; so had we conversed with
nearly every man we met from other parts
Of the county, and many Of our own towns
men, and we have failed to find but one
man who favored annexation, and naturally
,ce came to the conclusion that nearly
everybody in Placer opposed it. But when
we read the above in your paper, we hardly
knew what to think. We knew that
though we nigh. have asked the opinion of
100 men, it might have been that that 100
were the only men in the county who op-
posed it, and the other $500 were in favor
of it. Knowing this, and also knowing the


immense responsibility we would assume
by declaring that majority of the people
were opposed to annexation, when we only
had the opinion of few, we concluded, as
it is an important matter, to do all we could
to find out exactly how al, the people felt
on the subject, and not depend on the few
whom we had met, so we wrote note to
the most responsible man we knew of in
nearly every precinct in the county for in
formation, and only wish we had room Ito
publish the answers we received, as ever
lasting proof that your assertion was un-
authorized, and that the people are most
emphatically opposed to annexing Truckee
to this county. We did not write asking
the writer's opinion, but the opinion of the
people of his town or section, and in nearly
every instance, so far as we have heard,
(some we have not heard from yet) their
voice is emo annexation for u.s." One wri-
ter giving tie views on the subject of the
people of Dutch Flat, so far as be could
learn, expresses our sentiment when he
says: "Placer County is, just now, too
prosperous politically and financially to be
fooled with, and, as we have lost no terri
tory, the people here have no notion TO 60
off hunting after any" Another writer
says: ''To be sure, lawyers, County Off
GERS, and newspaper men will favor annex
alton bee ause it would personally benefit
them;" but goes on to say that he did not
think it would be best for the people. 1t is
true that newspapers and lawyers, and
County officers, the Sheriff particularly,
would be benefited by annexation, but this
side of the question should have no weight
when the interest of the masses are at
stake. 1t may be the Argus favors it from
personal grounds. Indeed, everything
goes to show that this must be the motive
that prompts it, and if so, what it has said
or may say should be treated accord ngly.
Year: 1874

FOUND DYING.-Mr. A. j. Beard, who was
employed as ditch tender on a section of the
Bear River ditch, below Newcastle was found
last Saturday lying on the bank of reservoir
which he was accustomed to visit early each
morning, in dying condition. He was imme-
diately taken to Newcastle whore he died soon
after. 1t is supposed he had some kind of a
fit which, in connection with the exposure,
carried him off.
Year: 1874

To LAWYERS AND JUsrcEs.-ln the
County Court during the present term,
Judge Fitch held that, in appeals to the
County Court, from Justices Court, the
undertaking on appeal must be filed with
the Justice at the same time the notice of
appeal is filed.
Year: 1874

MUST Go.-One stormy day this last
week as we were coming down the street,
we noticed one of our neighbors with his
little girl on his back, carrying her to
school. BY an umbrella which he carried
IN his hand, the child was we'll sheltered
and would evidently be landed safe in the
schoo-room as free from moisture as though
no storm had been raging. The scene and
circumstances was one to reflect on
and admire. 1t all dwells on this
fact; if parents would have their chill
dren learn fast, and receive the full benefits
of the school, they must see to it that they
attend regularly and promtly. If they do
not, they soon get behind their class, and p,
failing to catch up again, they become dis
couraged, and quit trying, which is a de-
plorable condition for a child to get into.
The parent above referred to, seemed to be
sensible of this fact, and was determined
that his child must 60, since it had COM
menced, though the elements seemed to for
bid, and was willing to discommode him self
that it should 60. If parents generally
would follow this example, we will guaran-
tee smarter children, better schools, and
less complaining; and teachers would bless
them as long as they lived.
Year: 1874

A PRETTY TABLE ORNAMENT.-A
correspondent of the Garden says:
"I was much struck lately with the
wonderfully beautiful effect pro
duced by simply placing handful
of heads of wheat in vase of water.
Each grain sent out bright green
leaflets, and continued to replenlsh
the fading ones for weeks together.
Some have doubtless seen this pref
ty table ornament, but to me it was
new, and perhaps would be so to
many others.
Year: 1874

The c.N1c.-To-morrow the grand pic.
mic to be given by the Ancient Order of HI
bernians comes of at Hattort's and Weimer's
Gardens. A band of good music will be in
attendance, and the day will doubtless pass
very pleasat tly to those who take part in
the occasion
Year: 1874

ENTIRE STOCK OF HATS AT CosT.-P. WGIst-
GER will sell any hat in bis house at prime cost
until Wednesday, 9Th instant. On that day al
the stock left will be sold without reserve at auc-
ton. Now Is the time 10 buy bargains In hats
Some of his styles are really handsome.
Year: 1874

The man who has nothing to do ID
the most miserable Of beings. Nc
matter how much wealth q man pos
nor happy without occupation We
were born to labor and the world is
our vineyard. We can find q field
for our usefulness almost anywhere.
In occupation we forget our cares,
our worldly trials, and our sOrrows.
1t keeps US from constantly worrying
and brOOding over what Is inevitable.
n we have enough for ourselves we
can labor for the good Of Others, and
such task is one Of the most delight
full duties q worthy and good man can
engage in.
Year: 1874

Tue new Constitution has met with
merited defeat. We are glad to record
that the Catholics Of the State voted
unanimously against this instrument
of oppression. The result Of the vote
teaches them the immense power
they WELD in defending their rights
and resisting injustice when they
stand united. This is an important
and beneficial lesson TO be remembered
in the future. When division ceases
victory is sure to follow US. We have,
in the success of our opposition to the
late constitutional fraud and robbery,
a double cause for iOy-in the defense
of q most sacred right we have marsh
aled the Catholics of this State into
one unbroken army-and the voting
strength of that arm has been resist
less. The era Of justice draws nigh.
-CdthOlic Telegraph August %.
Year: 1874

Tho other day a man called at the
Post office in Concord, n. H., for q
letter, giving his address. The most
diligent search failed to bring to light
tn desired letter, and he was informed
that there was none for him. He in
sisted that he knew there must be one
for him, and second and more dill
gent search was made, with no better
result than the first time, and he was
again told that there was no letter for
him. Upon this he got quite indlg-
nant, and INDUCED in language not
complimentary to the employees Of the
office, and gafter considerable parley-
ing it was ascertained that letter had
been written to him four years ago,
directed to Concord, and therefore be
concluded that it must then be in the
office sure, and subject to his call.
Year: 1874

There were peculisrities in the vote
cast on the question OF the adoption OF
new Constitution last Tuesday,
which strongly suggest TO some minds
the probability that the Changers took
an organized stand against It. There
may be something in such a theory.
II so, the Grangers show their strength
and capacity to hid pretty stiff
hand in driving the political coach.
II, however, they were to undertake
to get up fundamental instrument
known as a Constitution, it is dOdbt-
ful whether they would all be suited
perfectly with the work when COM
plectsd. - Cincinnati Commercial.
Year: 1874

No married wOmOn can be happy
If her husband does not appear to re
gard and honor her as Well as actually
to do so. The order OF flirts have {
them mfghtiiy-nameiy, that mans
wife is always the least interesting
women in the room q him. If he
does not know this, she does and
some act of graceful courtesy, some
little word or mOtiOn-nOthing in it.
self, perhaps, but Indicative OF the
tenderness he feels EIr hsr-yives the
good wife a moment Of triumph so
innOe .nt and sweet that no one
should begrudge it to her.
Year: 1874

If the Granger is compelled to de-
eide for which party's candidate he
will vote from information obtained
through reading the 'partizan papers,
he will have great difficulty in deter
mining which ticket is most deserving
of his support. The argument for and
against is one of elimination and re-
crimination-of the kettles denuncia-
ton of the pots color. The Republi-
can journals aver that whatever is
wrong is made so by the Democrats,
and the Democratic papers fill their
columns with the exclamation "Thou
canst not say we did it; we were not
in authority" The Republicans re-
spond that the Democrats would have
shown no cleaner hands than they,
had the opportunity for plunder, mall
fesance and other ugly business pre-
sented itself. 1t seems to be case of
"you'r another" and if the facts are
ever reached it will not be accom-
pllshed through light shed by party
organs. The Granger is not, however,
so easily duped as party leaders would
have us think. In this State the par
ty record is book within the reach of
all, and the chronicles are so legibly
written that all may read and under
stand. The leaders may denounce
each other and the organs may charge
and deny but all will not suffice. The
honest voter has learned to read and
think for himself. Men-especially
the laboring men-have reached that
stage in the scale of political progress
sion when they will no longer accept
as fact the unsustained assertion of
political leader or partizan journal.
They have learned the Importance of
demanding the proof and if it is not
forthcoming from the party organ, they
will satisfy themselves by applying to
the independent journal, which they
know speaks of party and candidates
as it finds them, influenced by interest
and unbiased by prejudice. With
this source of information within his
reach the Granger will turn from the
partizan pleading and cast his vote
for candidates that are honest and ca
pable, recking little on which ticket
their names appear.
Year: 1874


obtain the wheat to load it. Their
plans were soon laid. They held their
own tonnage and waited until the
Grange agents had contracted for all
the tonnage to be secured. They then
reduced the rate of the tonnage under
their control below the price at which
MoRaAN's sons had contracted to pay
and commenced loading with wheat
purchased at the price demanded by
the farmers. This bit of strategy ena-
bled them to deliver wheat in Liver
pool at less figure than MoRGAN's
Sons could afford under their tonnage
contract. 1t was clear case of over
reach, and the pains and expense to
which the ring went to accomplish
their purpose only proves how anxious
they were to destroy system which
completely broke up their old monop-
oily and prevented the continuance of
a business by which they were realiz-
ing millions at the expense of the
farmer If, as is claimed by some of
the monopoly organs, the Grange did
not interfere with the purchase and
profit of the ring dealers, it seems bit
of absurdity on their part to incur the
expense and trouble they have to break
up the Grange agency by bankrupting
the house of MoRGAN'S Sons. We are
told in tone and spirit of rejoicing
that the farmers have lost heavily
through the failure of their wheat
agents. What is the aggregate of their
loss we are not informed, and will con-
cede that it is a large amount, but
large as it is, we do not believe it will
foot up one quarter of the sum they
would have been swindled out of had
the ring been permitted to carry out
their hitherto successful programme
of purchasing the wheat at their own
price. A new line Of argument re-
Gently adopted by the ring journals is
the ringing of changes on the word
''merchant" with the evident inten-
tion of creating an impression in the
minds of the public that the merchant
is the "middleman" against whom
the Grange is protecting the farmer.
This would be shrewd dodge, were it
not so transparent that it will not de-
ceive single well informed man. The
Grange does not fight the merchant.
Its warfare is with the ring and it's
agents, which are the real middlemen.
We cannot discover the force of the
argument against the Grange which
some of our contemporaries affect to
see in the failure of the house of Nor
CAMS Sons
Year: 1874

THOSE of our visitors who had Occa-
sion to pass along or across Main
street any time during yesterday, will
form very curious ideas concerning
the remonstrance of certain property
holders, in which it was set forth that
the street was in as good order as it
could be placed. After the rain of
Monday night, Main street was il a
deplorable condition for travelling pur-
poses. The mud was deep = deep
enough for any purpose-but its con-
sistency was not all that was desira-
BILE. 1t was too thick for boats and
too thin for wheeled vehicles. A stout
man with high-topped boots could
ford the thoroughfare if he was careful
to keep on the rifles, but for women
and children, or even weak men, to
attempt the passage was simply to
tempt Providence yet when the
Council propose to improve the street
the property holders solemnly aver
that it is in as good condition as it is
possible the place 1t.
Year: 1874

The failure of MoRGANs Sors, the
accredited shipping agents of the
Grangers, seems to be q matter for ex-
ultation on the part of that portion of
the press which has never been able to
see anything good in the Grange
movement, and there are not a few Of
those sapient gentlemen who are cry
Ing out ~ told you sol" We have no
disposition to argue the right or wrong
of the policy adopted by the firm that
has just found itself compelled to sus-
pend business. A glance at the case
inclines us to the opinion that the


house of MoRGAN's Sons fell into an
ambush laid for it by the willy old
wheat ring managers, who would will
lingly spend few million dollars to
break up the system of protection
guaranteed the farmer through the
Grange organization. The Grange
Agency secured a large amount of tom
mage at figures which would have been
considered reasonable under the tom
mage monopoly. This contract system
seems to have been the only weak and
assailable point in the programme,
and circumstances eonspired TO make
the attack on this point very effective.
The ring had also secured large
amount of tonnage, which at the rates
they intended to charge they could not
use, for the reason that they could not
Year: 1874

ONCE more, and for the fortieth time,
Hon. CHAs. f. DELoNG announces
from the stump that he has not with
drawn from the Senatorial canvass of
Nevada. He affects to believe that
something's thunderbolt, an earth
quake, or Providential visitation in
some other shape-will defeat SHAR-
ON. CHARLES hope is fallacious-a
Will of the wisp. The only show to
defeat SHARON is to elect Democratic
majority in the Legislature, and even
then the majority must be men blind
to the glitter of gold, or honest old
WILLIAM will make them see virtues
in him that his recording angel never
dreamed of
Year: 1874

The number of types used in news


paper the usual size is about 600, 900
4. q, the actual number of bits of metal
arranged and rearranged in preparing
s. newspaper for the press. We suppose


few people think of the printing trade
as one of the most exact and particular


of all handicrafts; but it is. In making


up type, variations that might be al
lowed in the first machinery would
render the the type useless. 1t is very


rardly that type furnished by two sep
arate fOundries can be used together
without great deal of trouble, though
they try to make it after the same
standard. We read once in q while of
a wonderful piece of cabinet work, or
mosaic work, containing ten, twenty,
or fifty thousand pieces, the maker of
which has spent months, or even
years, of labor in producing it, and peO-
pie 60 to see it as great curiosity; but
the most elaborate and carefully fitted
pierce of work of this kind ever made,
does not compare with that which the
printer does every day for minutenes5
of detail and accuracy of fitting. The
man who does the first is looked upon
as an artist-a marvel of skill; and if a
of his pieces are put in wrong
side up, or turned the wrong way, it is
not observed in the general effect; but
if the printer, in fitting ten times as
many pieces together in sinfile day,
puts one where another should be, or
turns one the wrong way, everybody
sees it, and is a.nazed at 'the stupid
of these printers"
Year: 1874

"A pleasant letter writer, comparing
IT, merits of the pen and the tongue as
i v-7rFeters ofthe mind, gives the palm


- d former as the more faithful of


e two, arguing that the tongue, being
seated in a slippery place, is apt to fail
in her sudden eXtempOral expressions,
while the pen, having greater advan-
tage of premeditation, is not SO liable
to err. The pen is no immaculate SER
want; it does now and then betray its
master and AIT as if it were an jnde-
pendent creature, but it is certainly
more obedient than the tongue.


The other resembles timid racer Ca
pable of doing wonders at home, but
when called upon to exercise its powers
in public, either bringing its owner to
gFie! by boiling out of the course, or
stubbornly refusing to bulge from the
post. The gentleman who rehearsed
his speech in a cabbage garden found
his tongue run glibly enough there,
but before living audience all he could
say, was, Gentlemen, see you are
not cabbages.' Christopher North de-
elared that no one hearing him in pub
lie could have the slightest conception
what magnificent speaker he found
himself when quite alone; and no doubt
the House OF Commons lost a fine ora
ton, when the tongue of member,
primed with wine, refused to say
more than Sir, am astOnished!'
Year: 1874

1t is little singular to reflect upon,
that there should not be in existence a
fully appropriate marriage service for
the use of either the Church or the
world. The Episcopal Church service,
one most hallOwed by churchly associa-
tions and most full of excellencies, has
yet egregiOus faults. Bad taste, bad
grammar, and perjury have their
places, but marriage service would
not seem to the place for them. 81 take
thee to my welded wife Tor husband)
to have and to hold" is an awkward
ness for which only long inculcated
reverence could feel so much rhetorical
respect as not to mar a matrimonial
ecstacy. "Till death us do part" is a
dislocation in which the most devout
church-woman must feel a pang. The
inquiry, "Who giveth this woman to
be married to this man ?" is, to say the
least o. it, an anachroniSm.


81 pronounce you man and wife,"
pathos, as of couple henceforth to say,
woman is getting dinner" "With all
my worldly goods | thee endOw," is
fiction so stupendous as to be more
amusing than impressive. "Do you
promise to obey him and serve him ?"
The woman shall say, ~ will" Here
in we have the spe ctacle of a priest at
the altar offering the most solemn and
binding of vows to a woman who has
not the least intention of keeping it;
who will not keep it, if she has; and
who ought not keep it, whether she has
or not. The church service was writ
80. l. fx,. b,, 49,
of society. It's real beauties can not
save it intact to the future. The mar
riage to be will demand a pledge for
which this is neither speech nor lam
guage. i Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.
Year: 1874

the United States, under the principles
above stated, inasmuch as the pledges
would have it in his power to put of
the bills and thus there would be pos
sibility of fraud on the Government,
which was all that was necessary to
raise the legal presumption common to
such cases of intent to defraud.


Fourth-That under the second count
for having in possession, &C., all these
several transactions including the tram
saction with Bradford, might be in
quired into by the jury and if they
found that the defendants had such
counterfeit money in their possession
with intent to use it in schemes of this
nature, then they might be found guilty
under this count.
Year: 1874

The other day a Newark man who
went to his well to draw q rail Of wa
ter, found that it had a strong mineral


flavor. A chemist analysed it and
found 1t to contain excellent medicinal
properties. The neighbors came in,
drank some, and smacked their lips
with gusto. A day or two ago it was
discovered that one of the watts in
neighboring patent leather factory was
leaking, and the fellows who had been
taking q dozen glasses every morning
for their health ara nour faIkino ~
Year: 1874

No matter how intimate you may be with the friend with whom you have business transactions, put your agree ments in writing. How many misun- derstandings arise from the loose way in which business matters are talked over, and when each party puts his own construction, the matter is dismissed by each party with the words "All right, all right. Frequently it turns out ali wrong, and becomes question for the lawyers and the courts. More than three-fourths of the Etigations of the country would be saved if people would only put their agreements in writing, and sign their names to it. Each word in our language has it's peculiar mean ing, and memory may, by the change in Q sentence, convey an entirely different idea from that intended. When. once reduced to writing, ideas are fixed, and expensive lawsuits are avoided.
Year: 1874

It is melancholy fact, that American women have degenerated in point of health and physique, until they have become literally race of invalids. How sad it is to look around us and compare the frail and effeminate looking lady of to-day with the hale, hearty and buxom ladies of days gone by. To all such the late discovery of DR. WALKER, of Cali fornia, which is known as VINEGAR B1r- TRRs, is priceless boon indeed. For this class of diseases it is certain and safe, and any lady, old or young, can take it with entire confidence in the re- suit, and thus avoid what to thousands is stumbling block never overcome, viz.-a consultation with family physi- clan. 'Tis true there may be cases of years standing, that will necessitate more powerful treatment, but in nine cases out of ten this remedy will reach the disease, and after little time effect cure. The number of ladies cured by it are numbered by thousands, and are scattered through every State in the Union.-COno.