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Year: 1870

Now, can it be possible that in a hand
ul of centuries the Christian character
has fallen away from an imposing heroism
that seorned even the stake, the cross
and the ak, to poor little effeminacy
that withers and willis under an unsavory
smell2 We are not prepared to believe
so. the Reverend Doctor and his friend
TO the contrary Notwithstanding.
Year: 1870

On the outside of this paper will be found q
copy of the bill introduced by Senator Green, in
the State Senate, for the purpose of licensing
gambling. We do not know with what favor


it has been received by our lawmakers 1t
presents one of those questions which some.
times arise, of legaliziug vice. 1t is never to
be expected that legislative body will give
its sanction to the commission of immortality
In this County it has cost large sums to in
diet and attempt to punish gamblers. Gam
bling has contributed to quite an extent in
increasing our debt. The moralst will un-
douhtedly say that it is Setter to endure the
cost, than to give such evil the slightest color
of respectabiity or legality. Ifgambling can
be suppressed entirely, there is no question
but i. should be done. The experience Of
many years, with very stringent laws show that
it is next to an impossbility to stop it. IF
driven from one haunt it finds another for n
while, safe from the prTing curiosity of OIL
GERS of the law. The question that comes up
with this bill is is it best to let the gambler
contribute to the support of the State by pay
ing license, or shall he be Intellectually pur-
sued at a large expense? Shall he be made q
source of revenue or shall he continue a bill
Of expense to the public? The State of Ne
vada licenses gaming and derives considera-
BILE revenue from it. To o person who has
been familiar with our Court of Sessions and
County Court records for several years, almost
anything changing the hitherto Intellectual
laws, would be desirable. If an indictment
is found and such a thing occurs as a convic-
ton on trial, (which is seldom, the party con-
victed takes his regular days in Jail at public
expense. We say, make such laws as will
prohibit this nefarious profession entirely, by
their extreme rigidness. If that cannot be
done, then the next best way is to make gam
blers pay a heavy license. If we are to con-
tinue bearing the expense, let the law be of
such effect that something is had for our mon
ey in the way Of prohibition Of the evil prac-
tice.
Year: 1870

To-day commences New Year, may 1t
come to one and all happy one. All should
realize that this day marks another notch in
the time between US and the grave. The
question should be asked have we improved
ourselves as we should have done during tie
year that has just passed into history? Our
errors and short comipgs should be e1amn-
ed into, and where we have been at fault II
the past. let us try and atone for it in the fu-
ture. While we are congratulating ourselves
and friends, that we have passed safely
through the trials Of another year. while we
are in the enjoyment Of health and strength,
let us not forget to thank a kind Providence
for the great favor we have enjoyed. Let all
bear in mind that they are another year farth-
er from the cradle in the precarious journey Of
life; that they are rapidly approaching the
end Of that journey: with such reflections
let all men and women determine 10 improve
on the past. To-day, let new resolves be made
to perform all duties towards the family and
State with the s,rictest fidelity Let US de-
vote ourselves during the present year to a
faithful performance Of the great duties of hu-
man life. TO a cultivation of the cardinal vir-
tues; of Love and Charity, among our fellow
men. In the past few months our little CON-
munity has frequently been called upon to
bear friends to their last resting place. The
young and the old; familiar acquantances:
both strong and weak; who wished their
friends Happy New Year" one year ago,
have passed from earth. and each of us may
ask with reason, may not be called next ?
Let us so live that we may leave good name
behind, for mans good works live after him.
These solemn reflections impress our mind j,
we believe that all should seriously mediate
upon the uncertainty of life. and make reso-
lutions this Gay to avoid previous errors and
doubtful practices in the future.
Year: 1870

II 10 reported that Stanford and Crocker, Of
the Central Pacific, have selected route for
tLs San Joaquin Valley Railroad, and have
had stakes driven at points on the various
streams where bridges are to be built. The
line Of the road will be east Of the San Joa
quin river, crossing the Stanisaus this side o.
Empire City. II is said that the road will
be graded to the Stanislaus river, within
sixty days. In speaking of this route the
Balletin says


The road will be Of the greatest Importance
90 oil the country on the east side of the val
ley. The San Joaquin Valley has become
the most important wheat district of the
State. There is not water enough in the four
months Immediately succeeding harvest tc
float the wheat to market. This road will, in
oil probability. make connection with the
Southern Pacific Railroad, so that in q little
while the quick route to Los Angeles will be
by way OF the San Joaquin valley. A con-
nection with the Western Pacific Railroad at
q point this side of Stockton, would furnish
facilities for passenger transit from this city.
TO the upper part of the valley. However
oddly it may strike people Row, we suspect
that only few months will elapse before
passengers for Los Angeles will leave this
city by wav Of the Western Pacific and the
Son Joaquin Valley Railroads.
Year: 1870

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENpuENTs.-The pro-
State, introduced by Senator Murch provide
that the sessions of the Legislature shall COM
mence on the first Wednesday of January,
instead Of the first Monday of December as
now provided that the General Election take
place on the Tuesday after the first Monday
in November, in place of the first Wednesday
in September as it always has since the for
nation of the State government. 1t is also
provided that Judges be chosen at the general
election doing away with the Special Judi
cial elections. By the adoption of these
Amendments, members of the Legislature
will enjoy the Holidays, withou. being paid
per diem. for doing so by the State. So
long as they are restricted to one hundred and
twenty days for each session. which is longer
than should be allowed. there may be as much
business done with the holidays in as out
January seems to be q proper time for the
commencement of the session. The change
of time for holding the general election does
not appear necessary, September is pleasant
month when ell voters can get to the polls with
little trouble, while November sometimes is
very irclement and disagreeable. This
Amendment is not needed. The election of
Judges ut the same time with other officers.
doing away with the present Special Judicial
Election sright and proper in more ways than
Que, such Amendment should be made at this
session without fail, to save the people trou.
BILE and expense in the failure.
Year: 1870

The MOUNTAIN DENocRAr.-This excellent
and sterling Democratic paper, closed its six
teeoth volume with its last issue. 1t is one
OF the eldest mountain papers in the State.
May it continue in usefulness for years to
come, Gs II has in the past sixteen
Year: 1870

Senator Wing and Assemblyman York
have been with us during the adjournment Of
the legislature, in quest of information to en-
able them to act intelli:;ently in such matters
as require legislation for our County. We
sympathize deeply with Mr.. York, in the sad
bereavement caused by the death of his moth
er, during his absence from the Capitol
Year: 1870

A FRIGHTFCL OccURRENcE.-On Sunday
last, during the formation of the procession,
at the funeral of the wife of James Connolly,
Esq, the horses attached to the Hearse con-
taining the body of deceased, when at the
top of the hill in Pearl Street, commenced
kicking furicusly, and then ran at frightful
pace down to Washington Street Mr.. Mo
Lean having lost control of the team, with
great presence of mind, jumped from his per-
ilous seat, as they were turning into Washing
ton Street, receiving in his fall few slight
bruises. The horses were under such head
way when making the turn, they ran into the
trees and against post of the portico in front
of Street Bros former store, tearing up
three trees, and pulling out post of the ror-
tico. ODe of the trees coming between the
horses threw them down and upset the
hearse, bnt fortunately without injury to the
coffin. One of our citizens and his wife were
on the sidewalk in front of the store at the
time, they were saved from serious damage if
not death by the trees. For time, great
CONSERVATION pervaded the large number of
people attending the funeral, it was frightful
and startling to know for a moment that
corpse was being run away with. 1t was
miraculous that no one was injured seriously.
Year: 1870

The London Times attributes the faults of
American legislation to the utter absence of
ability in the House of Representatives. This
is the mistake made by those who are not able to
discriminate between rhetorical brilliancy and
working ability There are not so many brilliant
debaters in she House as at some previous periods
of Its history, but we doubt if it ever contained
more practical working ability than at present
In fact the American Congress of late years has
assimilated itself much to the English Parlia-
mentary model in repressing mere oratorical
display and cultivating conversational business
style of debate. This practical habit of the
modern Congress exhibits itself in the plan
adopted OF restricting the formal speech-makers
to Saturday afternoon displays, when their exer-
else Of the gift of CAB will not interfere with the
business of the House. The present House is
undoubtedly an efficient business body, and the
fact that there are no bright particular stars in
II Is perhaps due as much to the fact of the high
average capacity of the members as to anything
else.
Year: 1870

The title Of Mr.. Dickens next novel Is vet
shrouded in mystery, although it is certain that
the serial publication is to begin about the end
OF March, that it win extend through just year
and that Messrs. Fields, Osgood & Co. will give
the first sight of each part to the American pub
lie, let who will follow in their wake. By
printing the novel in their illustrated Ecerv
Saturday, they will be able to give with it re-
productions Of the original illustrations. These
are to be by new hand in art, or at least one
one new to fame, Mr.. Fildes, who drew the
capital picture entitled SO Homeless and Hungry -
representing row Of tramps awaiting admission
70 the casual ward of a London workhouse.
which appeared in the first number OF The
CrdpAic.
Year: 1870

The introduction of a bill In Congress for the
erection of a new market-house by a private
company on the site of the present Centre Mar
ket has created quite a stir amongst the market
dealers and in the City Councils. 1t is now pro-
posed for the hundredth time that the Corpora-
ton shall go to work and build a market-house.
We shall be glad if the appearance of the bill in
question has the effect to stir mp the Councils
to move in the matter. Manifestly the market
house should be built and controlled by the city;
and all that can be said in favor of the bill be-
fore Congress giving the franchise to a private
company is that it proposes action in place of
everlasting talk; and also to erect building
creditable to the city and the great thoroughfare
upon which it is to be placed.


We do not favor giving the franchise either to
private company or to the market dealers;
but unless the Corporation will take immediate
action, in a way that means business, to deal
with this nuisance, we shall be glad to see the
power to do so given to anybody who will un-
dertake-t.


Congress is now in the mood to give some in
telligent attention to District affairs, and we do
not doubt that if the corporation authorities
show purpose to enter upon the bona fide con-
structiOn of a market building that will not dis
figure Pennsylvania avenue, the authority can
be readily obtained from that body. But they
should strike while the iron is hot, and should
present to the attention Of Congress a definite
plan embracing a really handsome and spacious
building, and which will present none of the
unpleasant features of a market-house on its
avenue front. 1t is, we believe, from the fact
that the plan for the new market-house proposed
In the bill before Congress provides for the con-
struction Of a building that would be ornamental
to the finest street in any city in the country
hat hnz IL IL


many members Of Congress; and the corporation
must present plan at least equally attractive
And appropriate to compete successfully with
that referred to.


But If our corporate authorities do not move
with some energy in the matter, we hope Con-
gress will promptly give the franchise to the
market-men, or to any respectable private com
pany who will guarantee the speedy demolition
of the present miserable shanties, and the erec-
tion Of handsome and appropriate buildings of
the character we have designated.
Year: 1870

The snow storm which has been threatening
our favored latitude for several days past got
fairly under way last night, and to-day has
been the most disagreeable of the season. In
fact, the present "spell OF weather" is simply
horrid; but it Is so much like the regular thing
at st. Louis that, If 1t only continued little
while, we shouldn't be surprised to hear that
Reavis had become reconciled to Washington
and would allow the capital to remain here.
Year: 1870

In the case Of the steamer Potomac 20. the
schooner T.. " Beden the United states Su-
preme Court yesterday reafnrmed the principle
that when collision occurs between q steam
and sailing vessel, and the latter changes her
course, the former is no longer charged with
the duty Of keeping out Of the way.
Year: 1870

The compilers of the Baltimore City Directory
for the current year set down the population of
Baltimore at 334 ,Ooe, which Is considerably less
than the number claimed by the Commissioners
authorized to take the census of the city BY the
Council on the eve Of the last registration of
voters.
Year: 1870

The week opens in New York with continued
case in money, and the demand on call was
met yesterday at 4as per cent. on gov
and stock colIaterals. The discount
market is easy, and prime acceptances and
business notes are discounted on the street at 6
to per cent.
Year: 1870

Private letters from Europe report that the
health OF Senator Grimes is failing very rapidly,
and that he IL In . far worse condition than
when he LEFT this country. The opinion Is given
that the Senator cannot live to return to the
limited States
Year: 1870

At the Bellevue Medical Hospital, near New
York, some of the male students have recently
been insulting the lady students at the clinical
lectures, with a view of driving them from the
Institution. At the close Of the lecture on Sat
urday last Professor Wood gave these gentle
men lesson upon good manners, and spoke in
very severe terms of their conduct.
Year: 1870

LONDON May 80, 1870.
In the House Of Lords tonight strong effort was
made to postpone the consideration or the High
Court of Justice bill.


The Marquis OF Salisbury said all the judges and
two ex-chancellors were opposed to the measure.
The Lord chancellor refused to consent to post
ponement


Lord Cairns announced his intention Of opposing
the bill clause by clause.
The House then went into committee on the bill
and adopted several amendments.
The Irish Land bill was received from the House
Of Commons and read for the first time.
The House adjourned,
Year: 1870

Prim to Expound to Parliament.


MADRID, May 80, 1870.
General Prim has issued an urgent circular to all
the Deputies Of the Cortes informing them that 1t is
Of the utmost importance for them to be in their
seats on the 9th Of June.


He says on that day he will explain all the Efforts
which the Provisional Government is now makngto
settle the question Of the throne and will appeal TO
the Cortes to arrive at some solution.
Year: 1870

News received in this city from General Hancock
now in Dacotah Territory indicates that he is max
ing such disposition of the United States troops in
that region as will best protect the settlers from
Indians. The General also says he shall soon be
prepared to strike the Indians terrible blow snould
they compel him to do so.
Year: 1870

IHE NATHAN MURDER-A NEW THEORY.
"A New York correspondent has started
new theory in regard to the Nathan murder,
and it is said that the detectives are operating
on it We print it for what it is worth:


The murderer is believed to be an intimate
friend of the family, who has known the MUIR
dered banker more than twenty years, and
who was thoroughly acquainted with all of
Nathan's movements. No burglar has COM
mitted the deed. The man who so brutally
slaughtered the millionaire was apparently
novice at it, but the family are said to have
had him in their mind since last Thursday
evening. Then they discovered that certain
papers were missing from the safe-papers in
which only the murdered banker and one 9TH
er person could be interested-that was a
stock contract The PROCLAMATION offering a
reward of $4,000 conains at tho end yery
important clause, offering a reward of $500
for the recovery of the piece of paper which
was taken from the stoop by a laboring man
on the morning of the murder. This piece of
paper, it is believed, will throw light on the
entire mystery, as tits now thought the MUIR
der was committed br the purpose of setiins
possession of that contract by we'll known
stockholder. Mr. Nathan was a man of
shrewd business capacity. 1t is we'll known
that in fair business transaction he has cor
nered certain brokers of Wall street, and es.
pecially one pGson, member Of the Ex
change, and friend of Mr.. Nathan. The op-
Grafton is said TO have been connected with
the present European war. Mr.. Nathan be-
lieving in war and his opponent having no
faith in hostiiities, the theories thus INDUCED
in by each led them to make certain financial
operations in which the mysterious murderer
would have lost heavily had Mr.. Nathan re-
tanned possession of the contract. That con-
tract is gone; SO is the person with whom the
contract was made. He has not been seen
since the day or the murder, and cannot be
found. He is believed to be member OF one
of our leading families, and highly connected
with all the leading social circles.
Year: 1870

The MINISTER'S JoKE-Old DIR. Strong,
of Hartford, Connecticut, was not often out
witted by his people. One time he had in
vited young minister to preach for him,
who proved rather a dull preacher, and whose
sermon was unusually long. The people be-
come wearied, and as DIR. Strong lived near
the bridge, near the commencement of the
afternoon service he saw his people hocking
across the river to the other church. He
readily understood that they feared they
should have the same man in the after
noon. Gathering up his wits, which gen.
orally came at his bidding, he said to the
young minister: "My brother across the
river is rather feeble, and think he will take
it kindly to have you preach to his people,
and ii you will do so, will give you note
to him, and will be as much obliged to you as
l would to have you preach for me; but
want you to preach the same sermon that you
preached to my people this morning."


The young minister, supposing this 10 be a
recommendation of his sermon, started off in
good spirits, delivered his note, and was in
vited to preach most cordially. He saw be-
fore him one-half of DR.. Strongs people, and
they had to listen one hour and half to the
same dull, hum drum sermon that they heard
in the morning. They understood the joke,
however, and said they wouldn't undertake to
run away from DR.. Strong again.
Year: 1870

He has "A proper and well-proportion-
ed stature, without, however, being too
tall. He is rather the middle size, and
somewhat thick set. His complexion is
not too fiorld at any rate, ruddiness in
youth is seldom a sign OF longevity


His hair approaches to the fair rather
than to the black. His skin is strong
but not rough his head is not too big !:
he has large veins in the extremities !;


his shoulders are round rather than
flat; his neck is not too long his abdo-
men does not project; his hands are
large, but not too deeply cleft his foot
is rather thick than long and his legs
are firm and round. He has broad,
arched chest. strong voice, and the
faculty Of retaining his breath for a
long time without difficulty. There is
harmony in all his parts. His senses
are good. but not too delicate. His
pulse is slow and regular. His stomach
is excellent his appetite good and di-
gestion easy. The joys Of the table are
not to him Of any Importance they
tune his mind to serenity, and his soul
partakes in the pleasure which they
communicate. He does not merely eat
for the sake Of eating, but each meal is
al hour Of daily festivity. He eats slow
ly, and has not too much thirst; the
latter being always sign Of self con-
sumption, He is serene, loquaeious, ac-
tive, susceptible of joy and hope, bu,
insensible to the impressions Of hatred,
Year: 1870

RELATING TO THE APPROVAL OF CLAIMS


AGAINST THE ESTATES OF DECEASED


PERSONS.


BE it Enacted By the King and the Legis-


latiUe assembly Of the Ha,oaiian Is


lands, IN the Legislature Of the King


dom assembled:


SECTION l. All claims against the
estate of any deceased person, which
shall hereafter be presented for ap-
proval to any Probate Judge, pursuant
to the Second Section of the Act ap-
proved On the twenty-third day of June,
in the Year One Thousand Eight Humid
red and Sixty-Eight, shall be presented
in open Court, on some day or days
previously appointed.


SECTION 2. All parties interested in
any Estate, may attend on the day or
days appointed as aforesaid, and show
cause against the allowance of any claim.


SECTION 3. Notice of such days APP
pointed for hearing, shall be given by
publication, or otherwise, as the Court
may consider that the rights of parties
in each case may require.


SECTION 4. When it shall appear to
the Probate Judge, before whom the
Estate may be in course of admins
tration, that there are absent creditors,
whose interests will suffer from having
no person to represent them, he may
appoint some fit and proper person as
an Attorney for that purpose, and such
Attorney shall receive in the discretion
of such Probate Judge, a reasonable
compensation out of the amount coming
to such absent creditors, and whenever,
in the Judgment of the Court, it is
to extend the time for the
proof of claims by absent creditors, it
shall be extended accordingly.


Approved this 18th day of July, A.
D. 1870.