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Year: 1871

SINGULAR RELIGIOUS SECr.-It is said that in
NIiflin, Juniata and Snyder Counties, PennsyI-
vana, are large numbers of singular sect called
Omish. These people somewhat resemble the
Dunkers in their religious belief but their Gus
toms include many pecnliarities Characteristic Of
themselves alone. They exceed the Quakers in
their simplicity of dress. The men fasten their
attire with hooks and eyes, and look upon but
tons as an abomination in the sight Of the godly
the women wear a blue cotton dress, the waist Of
which comes just below the armpits, while their
heads are covered with close fitting white skull
caps which give their faces ghastly appearance
They have no poor among them; scofFers say it
is because when one of their number becomes
poor they turn him out of the society but that IS


SANDER, for they are not only thrifty, but char
table never refusing to entertain stranger with
out money and without price They forswear all
things that partake Of worldly vanity, practice
the right of baptism, immersion. and celebrate
the Last Supper in mutton broth.
Year: 1871

which the humbest of us is so closely Affected


have learnt to defendthem with jealous and and


unyieldng solicitude. The occasion was. there


fore deemed one in which it was necessary that


the great Chancellor himself should ipterpose


and it is presumed that even in the case of bank
ers he will not Interpose in vain.


The present scheme of NJ. Pouyer Ouertier is


to offer the German Government bills of exchange
with power of negotiating them, provided the
French Government shall not have paid them


fifteen days before they come due. the latter bav-
ing the right to anticipate their payment to any
extent 1t is not unlikely that the payments
will be made in instalments of 65,OOOOOO every
iOrtnlght-that is, one-te1th of the whole amount
so that the payment will always be fortnight
10 advance, and if it is not made then the sum
in circulation would only be 65OOO.OOO
instead Of 650.OOOOOO. an amount so modest that
the largest banking houses in Europe can hardly
object to it on the of its being likely to in-
IRE TIER credit. 1t was indeed suggested that
the French Government should accept the pro-
posal OF paying, in treasury bonds and add stip-
ulatlon IN the treaty to the effect that in the
event of the present form of Government being
modified or overthrown, the German army should
have the right of re-occupying the departments.
This would have offered guarantee of very
special kind for the stability of the present gov
ernment, and possibly one not altogether to the
taste OF the French people, and it was dismissed
almost without consideration, NJ. de Remusal clev-
erly remarking in regard to it that it reminded
him of marriage contract with clause provid-
ing for the chances of divorce inserted in it.
Year: 1871

The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin arguesshat
the man who votes for bis party, right or
wrong" is greater enemy Of his party than an
honest political opponent and as dangerous an
enemy Of society as the worst man for whom he
votes.
Year: 1871

For STATE PRINTER.-Many persons have been
suggested, by the press of this State, as suita-
bic candidates for the Republican nomination for
the Office Of State Printer, but none have been
more earnestly recommended than that veteran
printer and editor, of the Amador Ledger, Mr.
Thomas A. Springer. twas not known whether
be would be a candidate or not until the issue
of the Ledger of April 29th in which paper he
says:


"After mature deliberation, encouraged by the
many favorable notices made of US by the Re-
publican press Of the State, we have concluded
to become a candidate before the Republican
State Convention for the office of State Printer
We will not speak of our qualifications, but will
merely remark that we are practical printer
having worked constantly at 'case'' and "press'
for thirty-seven years-nearly twenty-one years
OF that time in the State of California. We
have now fairly entered into the contest, and
intend to leave nothing honorable undone to
obtain the nomination.


In addition to this we would also suggest
that Springer has always been firm advocate
of Republican principles, and will no doubt add
great strength to the ticket, The nomination of
a man with his record will prove satisfactory to
all, we believe.
Year: 1871

in the said County of Trinity, all the right title
interest, and estate of the said Jacob Kellnger,
deceased, at the time of his death, and all the
right, title, and interest that the said estate has
by operation of law or otherwise, acquired other
than and in addition to that of the said intestate
at the time of his death, in and to that certain
water ditch and water right taking the surplus
water of Fisher Gulch, on the west side of Canon
Creek also that certain house and lot situate
on the east side of Main street, in Canon City
known as the Jacob Kellinger place, all of'which
property is in the County of Trinity, State of
California. And offers or bids in writing will
be received may be delivered personally to
said Administrator, for the whole or any part of
said estate, at the residence of said Admins
traitor in Canon City.


Terms and Conditions of Sale Cash. ten per
cent. of the purchase money to be paid on the
day of the sale, balance on confirmation of sale
by said Probate Court. Deed at the expense of
the purchaser. ELLIS FLOWERS,


G. e. WILLIAMS, Administrator.


Atty for Administrator.


Dated, April 26th, 1871. l7-2w.
Year: 1871

Position OF GENERAL REDINGToN. week
we gave currency to rumor, founded on a par
agraph in the Sacramento Union, that General
Alfred Redington had Withdrawn from the Cub
ernatoFial canvass and would not be candidate
before the Convention. In answer to a letter on
the subject, the General says he is not urgently
seeking the Office but insinuates that should the
Convention see fit to award him the nomination,
he would accept. His advice is that the dele
gates be sent to the State Convention entirely
unpledged, SO that they may be left free to do
what they shall deem best for the interests of
the party. The General has many strong sup
porters throughout the State, and it is not i'm
possible that he may yet receive the nomination
Year: 1871

THE School ExHIBrIoN.--In accordance with the
sembled at the Theater last Thursday evening
to see the exhibition given by the Grammar De-
partment of the Weaverville Public School. Il
has been long time since so great a number of
people congregated at the Town Hall for any
purpose, and much longer time since all as
sembled went away so we'll satisfied with an
evening entertainment. We have neither the
time nor the space to particularize the proceed
ings, but the unanimous verdict of all present
was that the scholars who participated did re-
markably well, and that each and every one de-
serves the highest praise. And we would here
take occasion to say that the teacher, Mr. T. P.
Ashbrook, is worthy of great credit not only for
the manner in which the exhibition was carried
on but for the fact that it was gotten M outside
of regular school hours Teacher and scholars
alike are also deserving of praise for the quiet
and orderly behavior of the juveniles on the oc-
casion. Owing to the fact that there are some
sixty-four scholars in this Department of the
school and that all desire an opportunity Of
displaying their talents, it was deemed best to
divide the exercises, and fully one-half Of the
programme was left over for this (FriGay) eve
ming. 1t also intimated that many of the best
"pieces " have been reserved for the second
night. AS before, the exercises tonight will
commence at y o'clock sharp, and it is to be
expected that all who attended the first evening
will also be present at the close. The exhibi-
tion will close with "A social dance and all are
cordially invited to participate.
Year: 1871

NORTH Fork BALL AND BLAsT.-At the ap
pointed time, on Tuesday last, the blast in the
claim of II. Lorenz & Co., at North Fork, was
fred and did great execution. Those present
say 1t was grand success. In the evening, the
ball took place, and is said to have been one of
the most pleasant affairs of the kind that ever
occurred in the county. We are Informed that
the profit for the benefit of the school fund of
that District will be considerable, although how
much has not yet been ascertained.
Year: 1871

HIGHWAY RoBBERy.-Last Saturday, as Mr..
John Colbert, the Humboldt mail carrier, was
going oyer North Fork mountain, about four
teen or fifteen miles from Arcata, he fell in with
a feloniously minded individual who then and
there presented "A sxteen-shooter muzzle toward
the said Colbert and demanded his money in
manner and form most peremptory. Colbert
told his unfriendly interrogation that he had no
money, but the incredulous fellow would not
take his word. Johnny then said he had two
ounces of dust belonging to another man and
handed it over Mr. Highwayman then COM
PEELED his victim to hold up his hands while he
"went through him, and got a twenty dollar
piece for his pains. The substance of the mat
Ter is that Johnny had bad scare Chuck is
thirty -four dollars loser and n certain unknown
scoundrel is tn tt much winner. Verify, some
men never receive their deserts until they are
shown the door of San Quentin or meet with the
fool-kier
Year: 1871

In pursuance of a plan adopted some
weeks ago, we begin with this number the
publication of series of articles intended
to disseminate such facts concerning East
ern Tennessee as will likely be of interest
to all who are looking to it as u section in
which, if practicable, they would like to
live. In the publication of these articles,
we do not hope so much to publish what
will be newto our own people or those who
have travelled through the State, as to
classify and arrange the information al
ready available, presenting it fairly and
connectedly to those who have never visit
ed East Tennessee or considered its many
attractions.


Before beginning this work in detail we
propose to give some general observations
calculated to make more acceptable and
valuable the facts we shall from issue to
issue present.


THE KIND OF FACTS NEEDED.


In the first place, we desire to say that
the facts we shall give will be as reliable
and accurate as possible. We do not pro-
pose to embellish our articles with rheto-
rical fiourishes, to make them read attrac-
lively at the expense of truth, for men
who want to take so important a step as to
change their home, want as basis for their
plans, facts as trustworthy and complete as
possible. We do not see what could be
more disadvantageous to a State than to
have it peopled with families induced to
adopt it ;fs their homes upon q misunder-
standing of its advantages, especially where
such misunderstanding was brought about
through the misrepresentation of its own
citizens. To our friends who have been in
duced to read these articles in the hope that
they might find in them the picture of
such home as they want, we say, read
not only these articles, but read carefully
in the other columns of this paper our
weekly picture of current events-facts
about the business, politics, crimes, courts,
churches, schools, manufactures, railroads,
and the daily life of our people-signs
which 4 prudent man will watch closely,
for they give him an insight into the
character Of our population, which he
could obtain only in one other way--by an
Year: 1871

HIS HEAD Was LEvEL.-A New York
wholesale grocer, who has become rich in his
business, has lately made the following reve-
Iation. He says his rule always was, when he
soid'a bill of goods on credit, TO Immediately
subscribe fCs the local paper of his debtor
So long as his customer advertised literally
and vigorously, he rested easy, but as soon as
he began to contract his advertising space, he
took the facts as evidence that there was trou.
BILE ahead and he invariably went for his debt.
"For, said he, 'the man who feels 200 poor
to make his business known, is too poor TO do
business" The Withdrawing Of an advertise
ment Is an evidence Of weakness that business
men arc not slow to observe.
Year: 1871

fA New York Hubor Protection Company p TIE Schooner
,raThis action brought by the bellants TO re-
salvage for saving the schooner from destruction
by fire under the following The belants
corporation owning steamtug kept always In read
ness 10 assist shipping in danger from fire. In August 1870
the Hoboken ferryboa James Watt while lying her slip
A Hoboken at night, caught Ere. The Harbor Protection
boat proceeded at to the and after
passed In endeavorng the Watt by throwing water
In her hold ordered by the Hoboken Fire Department
and the ferry company to tow her out her the
hoboken fats The tide running food towing lie
burning burning boat out the tug took southcasterly
direction Three times the hawser burned of and was
attached II burned off fourth time, before the
burning boat could be again taken mold dred on the
schooner Clara lying at anchor in the North RIVER setting
re TO her fore rigging bowspr jbboom and Again
he tug got hold Of the feyboa owed her of the
AND when short distance the erryboa sunk the
i"S and che fire on the schooner The
and that nnd there been and the wheel been
va, brought BY the ownen Of the schooner against the Pro


Tiara wa. caused y the careless Of the
shc tug, Dy which the burning boat allowed ad
run and seare schooner the owners OF which
claims damages. Decision reserved.


Collision Cnse.


In the collision of Charles Lange vs. the sh,p Hber
MA and the steam Relief the Judge dismissed the libel
vith costs. - ~
Year: 1871

TINS ITEM is FLOATING about without
an owner "Private advice from abroad
state that a certain beautiful and accom-
plished woman, whose brilliant reign of
two years over the fashionable world has
never been equalled in the annals of
New York society, is dying of consump-
ton in Algiers, whether she accom-
panied the Bey Of Tunis after his visit to
the Paris Exhibition. Her children arc
with her, and her husband, who is not
permitted TO set his foot upon the Bey's
domains, is in the Isle of Wight, await
ing her death, that immediate steps may
be taken TO release the children.
Year: 1871

1t is custom in Africa for hunters,
when they have killed POISONOUS snake,
to cut off its head and carefully bury it
deep in the ground. naked foot step
ping on one of these fangs would be
fatally wounded. The poison would
spread in a very short time all through
the system. This venom lasts long time,
and Is as deadly after the snake lis dead
as before. Cruel Indians used to dip the
points Of their arrows in this poison-so,
If they made the least wound, their victim
would be sure to die. The snakes poison
is in Its teeth but there is something
quite as dangerous, and much more com
mon IN communities, which has its poison
on its tongue. Indeed, your chances of
escape from serpent are greater. The
worst snakes usually glide away in fear at
the approach of man, unless disturbed or
attacked. But this creature, whose poison
turks in his tongue, attacks without prov
ocation, an follows up its victim with un-
firing perseverance. / will tell you his
name, so you viii always lie able to shun
him. He is called Slandercr. He poisons
worse than n serpent. Often his venom
strikes to the life of whole family or
neighborhood, destroying all peace and
confidence.
Year: 1871

WEATHER REPORTS. The number OF
places of observation OF the Weather
Signal Service is increasing. and has now
reached thirty. The usefulness of the
signals has been fully demonstrated
sooner than was expected, and many
times the cost of establishing the ser
vice has already been saved to the coun-
try. Along the Lakes the officers can
now confidently predict the approach
and violence of storm from twelve TO
twenty-four hours in advance of its ar
rival The office has had evidence that
the timely warning given of the coming
of one OF the recent great storms on the
Lakes saved property to the value OF
81, 100000.
Year: 1871

An eight mile ride through the heart
of the Alps, in utter darkness, or dark.
ness so nearly utter that it will be dark
ness visible, will be rather q gloomy and
disagreeable journey, but thousands of
people from al parts of the world will go
and experience it, just SO soon as it will
be available.
Year: 1871

The Board OF Education met last evening and
passed resolution expressing determination to
resign unless the ordinance compelling them to
report to the City Council the details of their ex


penditures was repealed Messrs. Holman and
X. ]. Bruce were the chief speakers. As
announced in yesterdays HERALD, the public
would not tolerate the tricky refusal OF the
Council to pay the teachers, and Mayor Schmer.
sail has called special meeting or the COuu-
Gil this evening TO consider the matter forthwith.
Much indignation Is elt at the stone throwing policy
OF the residents Of the glass house IN the City Hall.
Year: 1871

As to whether Alice Cary ever had
a lover, her sister Phoebe, in the last
Ladies Repository says:


IF in her mortal life she ever fel
any deeper and holier affection than
that for her kindred, except in
dreams of poesy, she rolled the
stone over the mouth of its dead
sepulchre, and sealed it with ever
lasting silence. Among the things
now hallowed by her use there was
not left a single relic which could
reveal such secret. Not a picture,
not a written line, not even awithered
flower to say that she had loved or
been beloved. And SO, knowing
there was one chamber in her heart
kept by her always as safe and sa-
cred sanctuary, mine is surely not
the hand to lift from it now the
solemn and eternal curtain of the
past"
Year: 1871

did Virginia Porter" I will in a
few days give you for publication
few pages Of the secret history Of the
Treasury Department; being the his
tory of (SI, 1852, ,150) one million one
hundred and sixty-tWO thousand one
hundred and fifty dollars in Treasury
notes and bonds, which did not go
down on the steamer Golden Rule.


NO FICTION.
Year: 1871

TIE MINsTRELs LAST NIGHT.-It seems
strange that La Rue's excellent company
do not meet with better patronage than
they have had since their sojourn in Rich
mond. Last night there was slim attend.
ance to witness their amusing and enter
tanning performances. With change in
the programme, each and every one of the
troupe showed to better advantage than
they have done on any previous night. The
"statue clog" of Laughlin and Murray
brought down the house, and well it might,
for, Of all the clog-dancers we have had,
they certainly take the palm. Billy Reeve,
too, in his "Shakspearian Revival and
"Turn Him Out" excelled himself. In
deed, it would not be fair to forget Ricardo,
who is really the man of the company, but
his voice is already so n notorious that it is
unnecessary to make further mention OF
him. We would only say in conclusion,
that the Richmond people have not had
such chance for entertainment and inno-
cent fun in a long while.
Year: 1871

From the Baltimore correspondence Of The Pc
tersburg Courier.]


The handsomest young lady of oil the


handsome young ladies which this city
justly boasts became the afflanced Of n
prominent South street merchant. Last


Thursday week had been fixed upon for


the nuptials. The BRIDES trosseau had been
prepared, the wedding feast arranged for,


and cards OF invitation widely distributed.


On the morning Of the day fixed upon for


the wedding the bride had singular


presentiment that there was some Ill a


brewing. Strange enough, as night ap-
preached her worst apprehensions were


realized. Just as she was moving to-


wards her chamber to don the bridal
robes, note was handed her from the gen.
tleman stating that in consequence of sud
den and severe "neruous prostratton" he
would be unable to fulfill his promise, and
that the nuptials must be deferred. The
shock was sudden and powerful, and the
disappointment and chagrin overwhelming,
but there was no help for it on the part of
the lady, and she was compelled to accept
what seemed to be the ineXorable decree Of
fate. In day or two message was for


warded that the gentleman was rapidly con-
valescing, and would be pleased to have the
ceremony performed on Thursday. In the


meantime, the young lady had heard from
source WHICH S0e COulQ not dlScredIt
that the "neryous prostration" had been


brought about by the free use of alcoholic


drinks. Her mind was at once subjected


to a wonderful change, and she determined
that she would never become the wife of a


man addicted to strong drink. But she
kept her own counsels, and not until the
night had arrived, the company assembled,
and the intended bride and groom con-
fronted one another in the presence Of
| many witnesses, did she make known her
| intentions. Upon being asked by the
officiating minister eff she would take


this man for her husband, to love, honor,


and obey" him, she responded, with


an emphatic "No," and quietly withdraw
ing from her pocket all the correspondence


which had passed between them, and sew


eral pieces Of valuable jewelry, she handed
| them to the astounded "groom expectant,"


and hastily Withdrew to another room. No


amount of persuasion could induce her to
| reverse her decision, and although much


Of Baltimore's beauty and chivalry" had


gathered there, the sound of reve1ry was


not heard, nor did any of the gay company


chase the hours with flying feet, but all


quietly dispersed and re pared to their re-
spective homes. This event has been liter
ally the talk of the city ever since.
Year: 1871

BEHOLD how good and how beautiful It Is TO see
the sun shine after weeks obscurity to see our
sidewalks again crowded with ladies, our mer-
chants faces beaming with Joy, and LEVY
BROTHERS store again crowded with those who
had been reading their last advertisement anu
longing for some Of the bargains advertised. ine3
found their expectations more than reanzed, tor
the advertisements but half told OF the many bar
gains that were being offered. The advertise
ments of LEVY BROTHERS are reliable. They
never advertise any article that will not como up
to representation. Hence their advertisement
will serve as guide for even those who DO not
make their purchases at their store.
Year: 1871

A SYSTEM OF VOTING by the audience at the
Skating Rink assemblies for the favortte skater
will take place at every night assembly, and the
one getting the largest number Of votes at the end
OF the week will receive free admission TO the
rink for one week and a badge Of honor. This
system will be commenced next week.
Year: 1871

DURING the siege of Paris several SONS OF
the wealthiest citizens were shot for deser-
tion in the presence Of the enemy. Not i,
single one Of them could obtain pardon,
although it was permitted, as favor to the
son Of a general who was killed in the pres
ent war, that his execution should be pri-
Vatp.
Year: 1871

According to this doggerel, our winter is


over, for yesterday was certainly "clouds


and rain" The meteorological observer at
Baltimore telegraphs u "probable change
| to cold weather and snow within SO hours
if not, then clear weather will set in from
| the northwest"
Year: 1871

y European critic reckons that at
least one hundred thousand men have
perished-killed outright or slowly by
wounds and disease since August t.,
when Weissenburg was stormed and
the first big fight ofthe war took place; /;
that half as many more have been
manned for life; that another hundred
thousand have imbibed the seeds of
disease which will not only shorten the
natural duration of their lives, but be
transmitted to generations yet unborn;
that probably dfty thousand widows
and more than two hundred thousand
orphans mourn the loss of husbands
and fathers that from seventy thousand
to eighty thousand other homes have
been made desolate by the loss of sons
or brothers who were their stay and
that four hundred thousand are in
captivity. BY this war fully one million
human beingshave, directly, either been
robbed of existence or deprived of their
fair share Of happiness and enjoyment
in life within the brief space of five
months, and upon a comparatively
limited area Of the surface Of Europe
Then there aise the destruction of The
means Of material comfort. and the
longing for revenge which the struggle
is ongendering.