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Year: 1871

BY the constitution of New Hampshire,
Catholics are ineligible for seats in the
Legislature, and the attention of the House
of Delegates has been officially called to
the case of five members of that body who
belong to the prescribed church, but it is
not likely any further action will be taken,
as a number of that faith have had seats in
the House for years past without any at
tempt being made to oust them.
Year: 1871

again Continued. The case Of j. G..
Jones was again called up in the Police
court this morning when the Justice stated
that all the papers in the case were at
present in the hands of the Commonwealth
attorney, and could not be had until after the
close of the trial now going on in the
Hastings court of this city, and that he
would therefore have to continue this case
until next Wednesday.
Year: 1871

Severely Bitten By a Dog.-Mr. VIM.
E. Granger, while trying to separate two of
his dogs who were fighting, was badly bitten
in the hand by one of them. The wound,
though slight at first, has now assumed a
more serious nature, the hand being consid-
erably swollen and quite painful. We trust
that no serious results will follow. Mr.. G.
is the owner Of several of the finest dogs in
this section of the State.
Year: 1871

Important Meeting.-A meeting of the
City Central Committee of the Republican
party, will be held at their rooms, Law
Building, on Friday evening. Business of
Importance will be considered at this meet
ing, and it is desirable that all the members
be promptly in attendance.
Year: 1871

Hereby announces to the qualified voters of
this county, that after duly considering the
chances, he has concluded to mix in politics and
run for Office. He therefore gives notice that be
is candidate for any office that may be left
after all other candidates are satisfied. His po-
iitical principles are warranted to suit all par
ties, and will stretch easily when required with
out injury. 1t is his desire to shine as a small
potato politician, and the party taking him up
may rest assured that the whole acumen of his
weighty intellect will be devoted to running
that party machine. Republics may be migrate
full and nature abhor O vacuum in county poll
tics as well as anywhere else, but one citizen
will have done his duty, and no one need "send
for McGinnis.H
Year: 1871

DEMOCRATIC PoLlTios.-The fight going on in
the Democratic ranks, is becoming warm by de-
grees, and disagreeably certain that some change
must be made to secure the vote of uncertain
Democrats. Those dyed in the wool are now
ranged on sides for johnson or Haight, but they
cannot elect Governor if they were all to vote
for one man. There are many men whose De-
mocracy is too thin to bind them to any particu-
lar plan the leaders may lay down. 1t is such
men who hold the balance of power; if they
are not satisfied they can break the political
slate any time. Nor will they be so easily sat-
ished this time as they have been heretofore
There are various questions that vitality interest
the rank and file they have been deceived by
men whom they trusted in Office. Those off,
cials are taken to be the representatives of the
party, and the party held responsible for their
shortcomings. They cannot see that all the
party has been deceived as we'll as themselves ;
they will not forgive their party for the cruel
deception practiced upon them. All this must
be considered and provided for the people must
be pleased. The County Committee may appoint
all the delegates to the State Convention, and
may succeed in nominating some favorites, but
the people have the voting to do it is their
votes that count in election, and not the dele
gates to conventions.


The hunters for fat Offices, and sef-constituted
leaders, may set the trap aud bait it with more
fair promises but old birds are not to be caught
the second time in the same trap its appear
anee must be greatly changed to get them into
it again.-S. r. Peoples Journal
Year: 1871

THIS Crawford plan is the worst ire-brand
ever introduced into a party. In the first place
it being an election within the ranks, prior to
general election, and creates animosites and
chickering's among those who should work har-
moniousy together, or against common en-
emy. Secondly, the large towns in county
generally secure majority of the nominees, and
this causes all the balance of the county to be-
come dissatisfied and apathetic, so that they are
more disposed to defeat their own partizans
than those who are opposed to them politically.
Thirdly, candidates within the party, are as
anxious, under this plan, to secure a nomination
as an election, to defeat the enemy, and they
spend as much money in endeavoring to get
upon the ticket as they would to be elected at
the polls the result is that when it comes to
making political canvass they are exhausted
both physically and pecuniarily.


The Crawford County plan would answer in
those counties which are Overwhelmingly Re-
publican, if any such there are, but in closely
contested districts it is suicidal to both the an
didates and the party .-Oakland News.
Year: 1871

EXTENSION OF THE RAILRoAD.-The Red Bluff
Ssnsia<I says Work as yet has not been com
rneBced on this end of the California and Oregon
Railroad But from the appearance of things
something is to be done soon. Our Tehama
neighbOrs are considerable elated over the pros
poets of an early resumption of work on the road
at that place. Many of the leading men of the
company have been looking around here this
geek examining tho lay of the country, etc.
Year: 1871

REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION. The State
Central Committee met at San Francisco Nav
4th, and adopted basis for the apportionment
of delegates to the State Convention as follows :
One delegate at large for each county, one for
every 200 votes cast for President Grant, and
one for every fraction over 100 votes cast at the
same election. Trinity will be entitled to four
delegates, and the entire Convention will con-
sist of 327 members. The Central Committee
have authorized the Executive Committee to fix
upon a date for holding the State Convention,
Year: 1871

SEPARATE CONVENTION. Republican Dis
trict Congressional Committee, when they met,
set the 2lst of June as the day for the meeting
of the Congressional Convention for the Third
District. This time was set without reference
to the time that the State Convention shall meet
1t ig thought best to have the several Congress
sional candidates make their fight before the
people, and secure their delegates respectively,
without reference to State and local issues The
people demand a man who will best represent
them in Congress one who will present their
claims as citizens demanding equal protection
with others owing allegiance to our common
flag. This representative should be chosen by
the free suffrages of the people, because they
believe he will best represent them in Congress.
This cannot be, if candidate is forced upon
them through State and county issues. Objec-
tionable men have at times been forced upon the
people, when they would have been represented
if another time, than that when State and coun.
ty officers were to be chosen, could have been
selected. 1t is to be hoped the people will learn
by past experience, and select their Congress
sional delegates independent of, and without
reference to, State and County Conventions.
There may be some trouble and little extra ex-
ira expense in choosing separately the State and
Congressional delegates but, in the end, we
will be amply repaid in securing more efficient
representation VaHejo Recorder.
Year: 1871

This year it is the turn of our people to name
the candidate from this Senatorial District
Heretofore, the JOURNAL has religiously refrained
from expressing any preference until after nomi-
nations were made. We propose, at this time,
to depart from the rule for the first and it may
be for the last time. All well-informed citizens
know that we have reached a crisis in county
affairs and something must be done. We need
judicioas legislation and that county matters be
managed with prudence and economy, such as
the good business man bestows upon his own
affairs. Our Senator, if the right sort of man.
can procure for US all the legislation needed and
viii be the principal man on the county ticket
For the reason that in our opinion the Republican
party ought to bring out its best men to insure
success, and also that the Interests of the county
will thereby be promoted, we respectfully propose
JOHN MARTIN, of Weaverville, as the Senator to
represent Trinity and Shasta counties in the
Legislature next Winter. Here is man whom
everybody knows and respects Mr. Martin is
one OF the pioneer residents of this county, and
has been engaged in business here for many
ears. In all his many and varied transactions,
not shadow of reproach has ever fallen on his
reputation. He has attended to his own business
constantly, sagaciously and successfully. The
people of this county ought to thrust office upon
just such men. There are no sounder Repubi-
cans than him, and his political faith is of no
sapling growth. When Republicans were few
aud their principles bitterly denounced in Trim
ity county, Martin was one of the foremost men
of the party, and has so continued to be from
that day to this. To the manly, straight-for


ward advocacy of such men, the Republican
party owes its ascendency during the last ten
years. Politically, no man can show more
spotless record. He has always contended for
his principles and his friends but in a strictly
honorable way, and inside the party organization
No matter how much or how little feeling local
contests may have engendered, there is not Re-
publican in this county but will have better
opinion of himself after voting that John Martin
have the important Office of Senator. AS a candi-
date for that position no one can urge want of
qualification; none can impugn his integrity,
and the people will feel in eecting him that
their interests will be in the hands of one alike
competent and trustworthy. Mr.. Martin has
never sought any Office, and we have not the
slightest intimation that he has any aspirations
for the position. We urge his nomination be-
cause it is one eminently fit to be made, and
will be but slight recognition of his worth as
citizen and his consistent, unbiased political
course.
Year: 1871

| women were less beautiful would
men be less duIfuI2 Philosophers
may tell us the weight OF an inhabltan'
Of the moon, but can they tell us why
the most uufailhiul Of all husbands are
those who have very beautiful wives
Is beauty gift that can only give the
Joy of satisfaction to the eye, and not
to the heart. II is well known that the
eye is free rover, "now fixed and now
flashing afar,' while the heart, blind as
n mole, feels but cannot see the charms
that win its worship.
Year: 1871




1t happened, once upon time,
A man, whose age was forty-nine,
All Of sudden. thought his life
Would be more cheerful with wife.
So he began to ''look around" -
To see what maiden could be found 0
Worthy to share his home and heart, ,s
And faithful prove till life depart.
But finding two that pleased his eyes,
He thought, "Now, each would be prize
I'll court them both, one at time;
Whichever's best, she shall be mine."
l should have mentioned. by the way,
The man already was quite gray;
And for the ladies, one was young,
And fair rs ever poet sung.
The other, old and sour and thin;
But what of that? She had the "tin."
80 each he sought with equal zest,
Till time should settle which was best.
1t happened that the elder maid ....
Or one thing found herself afraid;
Her mirror told her that she seemed ''
Older than he she so esteemed;
And, having formed a novel plan,
She went to work upon the man;
Whene'er he came to urge his suit,
She plucked each black hair by the root.
The younger one, ashamed to wed
A man who had so gray head.
While he would sit and talk OF love,
She tried each gray hair to remove. .
And he submitted, nothing loath,
So anxious was he to please both;
Until, before his choice was made,
He'd no hair left upon his head!
Then neither maid the man would wed,
Because he had so bald head.
Thus with his hair he lost by this
All his fond hopes Of welded bliss.
Thus does it always prove with those
Who would please all: whate'er they lose
They'll surely find, that, in the end,
They have not gained one faithful friend
Year: 1871

take off his hat to white men as he used to and
set like niger. His employer sent for him
and promised to see the chief of the Klan and
get his men not to hurt him again if he would
sign psper agreeing not to vote the Radical
ticket. which he did,


James Rice was whipped with sticks 50
severely that it was month before he was we'll
The party went TO the next house where they
killed Eli Leach. Rice heard Leach begging for
mercy heard q shot fired heard Leach
scream then several guns went OF, and the
hu-klux all yelled Never saw Leach sgain till
his body was found in Bulls Creek, four weeks
later, with three shots IN the back Of his head
aud in the leg. He recognized some Of the Ku-
klux, hut at the coroners inquest be said Re did
no. dare to tell who they we're, and the coroner
told him it vas right not TO tell.


A number more cases are mentioned, Of which
the above are specimens, and the writer promises
extracts from confessions in future letter,
which will further illustrate the character OF
these outrsges.
Year: 1871

"Home," says Robertson in his
sermons sis the one place where
hearts are sure of each other. 1t L.
the place Of confidence. L. is the
place where We tear off that mask of
guarded and suspicious GOODNESS
which tho world forces us to wear in
self.defence and where we pour out the
uureserved communications Of full
and confiding hearts. 1t is tho spot
where expressions of tenderness gusl'
out without any sensation Of awk-
wardnesS, and without any aread OF
ridicule. Let man travel where
he will, home is tho place to which
'his heart untruveled fondly turns.
He is to double all pleasure there.
He is to divide pain. A happy home
is the single spot Of rest which a
man has upon this earth for the cult.
vation of his noblest scnsibilities."
Year: 1871

BosTON, September 20


The Peace Jubilee, held this evening
under the auspices of the American
Peace Society, honor the ratification Of
the Washington treaty, and also In CON-
memoratiOn of the declaration of peace
between France and Prussia A very
large and enthusiastic audience filled the
hall, and the character Of the addresses
were looking forward to peace among all
nations. Senator Wilson was announced
to be present but did not attend. The
meeting was success in every respect
Year: 1871

The American Sheet and Boiler Plate
Company's Works at Newburg, Ohio,
were burned early this morning. The
building burned covered an area Of 'about
four acres. Loss about 100000; partly
covered by insurance. The company will
rebuild at once. The works furnished
employment for one hundred and forty
men. Cause Of the fire unknown.
Year: 1871

The FORMER SEAT OF GoyERNMENT.-
In view of the protracted absence OF the
President and members of his Cabinet
from Washington, the Chicago RspltIi
can speaks Of that city as "the former
seat of government"
Year: 1871

Concerning the latest great out
rage committed by the Little Usurper
and his office holders, the New
Orleans Times says !: 1.-The ring of
the musket-butts upon the floor of
the Custom house, the other day, has
awakened an echo from every corner
of the country, and the telegraphic
wires are laden with the indication
of an outraged people. Not only
ices the democratic press speak out
in condemnation, but the more re-
spectacle portion of the Radical
press seems startled at the audacity
of the Executive in employing the
armed forces of the United States to
control the deliberations of a polltl-
cal Convention. That such things
have occurred before in the heart of
conflict, or in the unsettled condition
of the country at the close of the
war. neither excuses nor paliates the
outrage committed at time of pro.
found peace. Though meager in
results. the act is rightly regarded
rs indicative of the extent to which
the Radical party proposes to go in
prolonging its lease of power, and
no wonder the gravest apprehensions
are excited in other communities
unused to such gross violations of
constitutional rights as the people of
Louisiana General Grant has made
d bold and open issue with the Amer
ican people, and it now depends upon
their future political action to decide
whether they are to be subjects OF
sovereigns..
Year: 1871

That Summers day is in memory yet,
Though its golden sun is forever set,
And through the fields of remembrance


stray,


The fragrant scent of that new mown


hay


Still lives for me in its sweet surprise
The kindly glance of those strange eyes
But our paths in life were wide apart,
And what to thee was this simple heart?
A different speech and dress more gay
Were theirs who dwelt on your dali : way.
For me the task and the endless toll
For thee of fortune the richest spoil.
For me the waking at breezy morn;
For thee the dance and the song till dawn.
For me the faces with sunshine burned :;
For thee the beauty that mine had


spurnei


For me vain struggle and vainer prayers;
For thee the freedom from grosser cares
For me the place that lowly birth
Gave mid the unheard of men OF earth !;
For thee the stamp of an ancient name,
And path from thy childhood smoothed


To fame.


What Law between us when hy thy side
/ stood in that summer" Naught but


pride.


Ny cheeks with the SUMS warm kisses


brown


Had been but jest for the fair of the


town.
And gentle lips had a taunt soon found
II mine had uttered a rustic sound
80 the slavish fear that with you rode,
Kept back the speech that your manhood


owed


And rather than brave your kindred's
You turned the smile of your heart to


tears;


To tears that trickle with bitter weight,
Because they fall on your cheek too late.
For sad as is mid the griefs of men.
That cry of the spirit VI might have


BEEN"
Sadder and laden with darker fate,
That cry of the spirit, " II is too late.'
Too late mid treses but thin and gray
TO twine the garlands of blushing May
Too late to wiring from hopeful youth
The gift of fond hearts trust and truth;
Too late to gather, to stoop to find
The flowers now scattered and left


behind,
Ills we'll to dream that beyond the sky
Revive the blossoms we left TO die.
But what shall give us while living on,
The truth and passion forever gone;
Or pour the cup that we idly spilled,
That once, but once, for our lips is filled
Why hope hereafter to see arise
living light in the faded eyes,
When you in your youth-time turned


away
From the timid glance of their first


love-ray.
Year: 1871

FoR one woman who gets q hus-
band by means of snowy dress and
costly jewels, nine fail to get hus-
bands because of the costliness of
their attire and the disposition and
taste it indicates.


A PURE character is like polish
ed steel If dimmed by breath, it
almost instantly RECEIVERS its
brightness.
Year: 1871

one section OF the New Jersey Midland Railroad
was informally opened yesterday by aspontaneous
jubilee OF the residents along the line, from Palcr-
son TO Ramapo, on occasion OF The first passenger
engine being put on that portion OF the road. The
northeastern part OF New jersey like the midland
counties OF this State has been shut OF and isolated
from convenient railway accommodation and


THIS demonstration or rejoicing was the natural
expression OF their release from the stage
coach seclusion OF their district. formal opening
OF the New Jersey Midland Railroad will be had
about The tst Of April, under The auspices of sa0
officers OF the road when trains will oe regularly
put on TO Bloomngdale. On that occasion New
YORK VIII be called upon TO Join IN the celebration,
when thc new avenue 10 the lakes and the Pucfa0
VIII VIII no aniy Illustrated ON Tuesday ex Governor
flice ana 'c people OF the immedlate district along
Year: 1871

NEW YORK, February 25.-Theim-
pending coal famine is still the upper
most topic of conversation. Serious
apprehensions are entertained of riot
among the wOrkmen. All the blame
is thrown upon the artisans, who, on
the contrary, claim that the scarcity
of coal is merely the result of an at
tempt to starve them into abject sub
mission, and render their condition
worse than slavery. 1t is stated that
between this city and Rutherford
Park, New Jersey, there are more
than two miles Of cars filed with coal,
on the Delaware and Lackawana Rail-
road, and that this has been the case
for month. Why coal remains there
is not explained.
Year: 1871

@. W. Cox, Judge of the Wolf
County Court, is the first victim Of the
Endorsement bill i'm Kentucky. On
Yesterday, in the United States Cir
cult Court, in this city, judgment was
rendered in proceeding in the nature
Of quo 3C0rrd1ltO, removing him from
office. Prior to the war he had been
Clerk of the Wolf Circuit Court, and
subsequently was a soldier in the Con-
federate army. We Go not care to
comment at length upon this judg-
ment at present. Our view is this:
Taking it for granted that the Four
teenth Amendment was 50 proposed
and ratified as to become valid as a
part of the Constitution, and that the
act Of Congress under which this pro-
ceeding was had is authorized by the
stitutiOn-neither Of which we ed-
mit-still the case Of Judge Cox is
not embraced within the provisions
of the said sO-cslled amendment.


The third section Of that amend
ment provides that no person shall
hold any Office who, "having previ-
Ously taken an oath as a member of
Congress, or as an officer Of the Uni
ted States, or member of any State
Legislature, or as an eTeclttiCe or judi
ciat officer Ofany State, to support the
Constitution Of the United States,
shall have engaged in insurrectiOn or
rebellion against the 5ame," etc.


Now, we hold that a clerk Of Cir
cult Court is not such an officer as is
here described. 1t is neither legis-
lative, executive nor judicial Office. 1t
arr1 1.Hv mi. foN IN
q class Of offices distinctly 50 recOg-
nized by the best writers on Constitu-
tiOnal law. But it were needless TO
array arguments and authority on
the subject. it has been determined
to disregard them all and execute the
programme Of prescription. We
would not be understood as impugn-
ing the integrity Of the Court. Doubt
less the law is enforced conscientious
~ by its judges. Though it does
seem to us strange that fair and
learned men can become so far
warped in their judgment by partisan
feeling.


We suppose, Of course, Judge Cox
will prosecute an appeal to the Su-
Dreme Court, and we are not without
hone that the ruling will be reversed.
Meanwhile let the Judge and his out
RACED constituents exercise patience.
The day is coming, and il is not far
distant, when these things shall pass
away.


Already there are visible riffs in
the clouds, which have, during these
latter days, hung like pail over our
country. The people, the source OF
power' are beginning to comprehend
the dangers to which Radicalism Is
tending, and are, slowly, but surely,
oOmingsto the conclusion that safety
lies only in restoring the administra-
ton of public affairs to the hands OF
the Democratic party, whose motto
has ever been to strictly cOnstrue and
implicitly obey the provisions Of the
Constitution. The day OF reckoning
is not far In the future.-LOlgisUitts
Ledger.