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Year: 1870

THE CoLoRED PEOPLE AND THE JURY
LAw-GovERNoR WALKER INTERVIEWED
A committee of colored men, appointed by
the Republican ward clubs of this city,
waited upon Governor Walker yesterday to
make known to his Exccllency their sup
posed grievances in being debarred from
the right of serving on juries.


John Oliver, chairman Of the committee,
laid before the Governor, in full, the grlev-
ance of which they complained, calling his
attention to the fact that they had in some
secured them by the Constitution in regard
to Jury service, and advanced their idea
that what was law in one place should be so
in another. =


In reply to the question of the chairman
as to what they should do under the cir
cumstances, his Excellency, who mad re-
ceived the delegation very cordially, said
that they must wait till the meeting of the
General Assembly and memOrialiZe that
body on the subject; that according to his
conception there was at present no State
law existing authorizing colored man to
sit on q jury. The new Constitution gave
them the right, it was true, along with their
white fellow-citiZeDs, but the Constitution
also said that all laws in force at its adop-
ton should stand repealed. Owing to want
of time the General assembly had not con-
firmed to the colored man the right in the
above matter secured to him by the Con-
stitution.


His Excellency was of opinion that the
General Assembly would, on being ap-
pcaled to, confirm to the colored man any
right secured to him 10y that instrument,
the right to sit on jury included. Where
the colored man had been summoned in
some localities as a juryman it was owing
to the personal preference Of the sheriff or
other officer engaged in getting up the ve-
nire. The matter, under the present state
of affairs, could not be expected to be gene
raj, and would not be 80 until the passage
by the General Assembly of law to give
effect to that provision OF the Constitution.


The committee then retired.
Year: 1870

He Bcc0m 8 Steward Of n College, Is Trapped


by N Noted COurtesan, Falls Into Evil Ways


and Is Generously Helped Back to an


Honest Lite Again by His College Friends.


From the Detroit Free Press June ILL.,


Some FEW years ago an English lord paid visit
to this country, bringing with him as valet fine
young fellow named Harry Carpenter. After travel.
ling about for q year, and when his master was
ready to return to England, Carpenter concluded to
remain In this countrya while longer. and lord and
valet separated at Niagara Falls. After visiting the
place for few days Carpenter started TO come West,
located at the Falls, and the principal offered him
the situation OF steward at the college. For more
than two years, or up to month ago, Carpenter
held his place, being ever found trustworthy and
reliable and gaining the good will OF every one with
whom he came In contact. Then, suddenly. almost
In q single day, his whole nature changed. Iii iosk
to drinking, neglected his business, was intoxicated
day after day, and the whole faculty bewlldered
at his When, afterward the cause leaked out
1t found that woman was at the foundation OF 1t
all. A motel bad woman had woven her tolls about
the victim. and In less than two weeks she had bed'
him OF several hundred dollars, made him drunk
ard and gambler, and caused him TO lose the place
he had honoraby filled for so long time. With one
bad deed came others, and Carpenter turned out a
swinder He procured a suit OF clothing OF one
merchant, swndled another out OF lorty dollars,
arriving in Detroit yesterday morning. When his
operations became known, the Chief OF Police OF
Buffalo was teegraphed to- and ne took up the trail,
reaching here soon after Carpenter did, the latter
having taken passage on q propeller the Chief had
no papers to arrest his man Contrary, he brought
to any tas IN the h
choose to go TO- and letter, which spoke OF how
panied they were at his ruin, aud how much better
Ii lie had kept In that old but golden injuncton
Honesty IS the best policy" He was warned not 10
come back, and promise was made TO leave him
unpunished providing he returned the watch and
clothing. He was found while standing on the steps
OF the Russell House, about noon, and, when he
over the things, accepted fifteen dollars OF the
money, and last night ne departed for Chicago.
Year: 1870

Notwithstanding that not single firm has per-
nit from the Board OF Health the fat-boilers OF the
west side defy and continue stencil the city with
the foulest smells. The worst are Gambele & Nc
Neirs and Toby Booths. Yesterday the odors
were intoerable. The Ofal Dock Company, who
commit one of the least nuisances, after solemn
promises to remove, have just applied for perma-
terday there was q decidedly offensive smell from
their scrap boat and from truck load OF dead
horses lying on the dock but this Is not frequent
occurrence So long they are permitted to remain
there all the other nulsances will centre about them.
The manure dumping ground is another outrageous
nuisance that should be abated at once.
Year: 1870

MADRID, June Is. 1870.
In the Cortes on Saturday General Prim, in reply
to question, said that the government had sought
a candidate for the throne, but thus far in vain He
felt confident however, that within the next three
months one would be found. He deemed it neces.
sary state further that he did not mean Alfonso
While he knew there was general feeling OF anxiety
account Of this unsettled state Of AFFAIRS he did
not apprehend any disorder.
Year: 1870

The Board Of Police Commissioners yesterday, at
lengthy session, revised the rules OF the Board so
as to conform to the new law. The especial points
considered were til relating to the acceptance by
she police OF ball Tor persons under certain charges
to appear next morning for trial before the Justices
Year: 1870

A celebrated veterinarian says that II
Q person will stand fer few moments
with his toes higher than his heels. the
pain that he will feel in the calves OF
his legs will explain TO him the reason
why horses that are tjedin stalls, try TO
find their own level by standing across
the stalls or backing az far as the halter
will permit In many stables the floors
slant considerable SOFAS 10 throw of the
urine, and tl,e horse backs in order 10
ind the ascent on the other side Of the
gutter.
Year: 1870

The store of Messrs. Gray & Noble, on
Cherry street, was robbed some time du-
ring Friday night of near 800 in green
backs. At the usual hour Friday night the
propTietOrs and clerks closed the house and
secured the fastenings, both IN front and
rear. One hundred dollars in currency,
the amount of the days sales, was left in
the money drawer On returning to the
store yesterday morning they found the
back door open, the crossbar having been
removed and left by the side of the en-
trance. No articles of goods were missing,
nor were there any breakings or abrasiOns
indicating that the establishment had been
burglariously or forcibly entered. The
most reasonable surmise is, that the auda-
cious thief had cunningly sneaked into the
store and secreted himself when the store
was closed in the evening; then, in the
night, took the money from the drawer,
opened the back door, and made off. This
is the only reasonable conjecture, unless
some one had key by which he unlocked
the front door, which he locked again, took
the money, and made his exit through the
back way. There is no clue to the perpe-
TRAITOR, though the gentlemanly proprietors
say that if the thief wishes to invest the
money in goods, they have every variety
in their line, which will be sold at bar
gains
Year: 1870




An experiment which was made re-
Gently on the streets of Edinburgh with
the new patent road steamer and patent
omnibus, invented by Mr.. r. Thomson,
must have satisfied those who witnessed
it that new era in locomotion, so far as
our large towns and public roads gen
orally are concerned, has begun. At
present all that need be said is, that
the trial Of the steamer and ON
nibus wasS sufficient to convince
every one that thoroughly safe
means of locomotion has been pro-
vided by Mr.. Thomson, and that there
is in it not merely no danger to the pass
engers who are conveyed, but absolutely
no fear of any injury being caused in the
streets through which it may pass. 1t
cannot hurt the pavement-that is suffi-
ciently guarded against by the elastic tires
of the wheels, while the unobtrusive man.
ner in which the steam part of the ma
chine is worked, altogether prevents
the danger of alarming horses, or
any other of the risks which
have hitherto attended the pas
sage of the traction engines through
crowded thoroughfares. 1t is perfectly
under control, and can be regulated al
most as nicely as watch, and therefore,
so far as it is concerned, there is no need
for the elaborate precautions in the way
of signaling and other things which have
been found necessary as to locomotives on
common roads hitherto. Shortly after
two o'clock in the afternoon the steamer
started for Leith from Parliament Square.
In Parliament Square and High street a
large crowd congregated to see the steam
er start, and along the route - which
was up High street, along Castle
terrace, Lothian road, Princess
street and down Leith walk, to
Leith-there was a numerous body of
people following it. On arriving at Con-
stitution street, Leith, the engine turned
right round, and the party drove back to
Edinburg. Not the slightest hitch oc-
CURED on the journey. The omnibus
came straight up the steep place at Leith
street with its load, turned without stop
ping at the foot of Leith with more ease
than horses could have done, and took its
place among the usual traffic so naturally
and simply that it is evident it has been
put into practical and pleasing shape.
Year: 1870

The following plan is said to have been
lately pursued in order to hasten the de-
cisiOn of a refractory jury, who were
locked up to consider their verdict, in
England: 1t was past supper time, and
the court officials had no wish to pass the
night in waiting upon the twelve good
men who were deliberating upon their
verdict. A large dish of beefsteaks, fried
with onions, giving off body of
aroma sufficient to fill the largest hall
in England, was brought into the passage
close to the door of the unhappy Jury
mems prison. The door was opened, the
cover taken off the dish, the aroma of


he steaks and onions iloated in, and in
vaded and pervaded every square inch of
the little room. Mere mortal Englishmen
couldn't stand out long against such an
appetizing aroma. A second opening of
the door and advancement of the dish
clinched the matter, and enabled the jury
to find an unanimous verdict.
Year: 1870

This preparation has long been recognized by
the most eminent minds in the Medical Profession
as the most reliable searching and harmless alters
i've within their reach, and as spring remedy it


certainly stands without a rival
Year: 1870

From the St. Louis DemOcrat.l


A great many postmasters have writ
ten here in relation to the disposition
that can be made of copper and nickel
coins received for postage, but which
people do not like to take for change.
Inquiry on this point was made to the
Secretary of the Treasury by the Post
master General. The Secretary also
received letters on the subject from own
ers Of ferryboats and others who come
into possession of these coins in the reg
ular way of business, A reply from his
department says that the nickel cent
coins, issued under the act of February
q, 1867, are not legal tender for any
amount, but are exchangeable at the
mint of the United States for three and
five cent nickel pieces. The one and
two cent pieces, authorized by the act
of April %, 1864, which comprise the
chief portion of the cent coinage in cir
culation, are q legal tender for any pay
ment not exceeding forty cents in
amonnt The three cent nickel pieces
are a legal tender for sixty cents, and
the five cent pieces for one dollar There
is no provision of law authorizing the
redemption Of the one and two cent
pieces but circular Issued by the
Secretary directs the redemption of
the FIVE cent pieces by the Trea-
surer and Assistant Treasurers when
presented in sums of not less than 800.
II is evident that Congress must soon
take some action on this matter, and
Mr.. RnoKs hili isE tbl rsyision Of tho
mint laws, now pending ~ tho senate,
makes proper provisions for the redemp-
ton os all the coins.
Year: 1870

PHROPuECY FULFILLED. "A striking full
fillment of prophecy has lately come to pass
through the Palestine exploration, found in
the work of Lieutenant Warren, is his ex
cavationS in and about Jerusalem. Shafts
have been sunk in various directions, some
TO the depth of ninety feet, and beneath
the soil and accumulated debris OF ages are
found the walls of the Temple, in almost as
good condition as when first constructed,
and of ancient buildings, and of these re-
built, of old materials, of tenements gone to
wreck from the inroads of time Here then
after thousands of years have gone by since
the Prophet Isaiah, chap. 90 verse A. pro
claimed And thou shalt be brough; down.
and shalt sreak out of the ground, and thy
speech shall be low out of the dust, and thy
voice shall be as one that hath a familiar
spirit out of the ground, and thy speech
shall whisper out of She dust" that Jerusa
lem Just as it stood of old, with the Temple,
its palaces and its surroundings, all of which
not a trace could more be found now in the
very words Of Prophecy comes forth, speak
ing to US out of the ground, and low out of
the dust, and like the :amiliar spirit, who
called up the spirit Of the dead, the City
of Cod appears, testifying to the truth of
scripture, and of the certain fulfllmeEt of
prophecy.
Year: 1870

A LOVELY INCIDENT. = We recently
heard the following most touching incident:
A little boy died. His body was laid out in
darkened, retired room, waiting to be laid
away in the lone cold grave His afflicted
mother and bereaved sister went in to look
at the sweet face of the precious sleeper, for
his face was beautiful even in death. As
they stood gazing upon the form Of one so
beloved and cherished, the little girl asked
to take his hand The mother at first did
not think it best, but as the child repeated
the request, and seemed very anxious about
it, she took the cold bloodless hand of the
sleeping boy, and placed it in the hands of
the weeping sister The dear child held it
a moment, caressed it fondly, and then look
ed up at her mother through her tears of
affection and love, and said: Mother
this little hand never struck me - What
could be more touching ard lovely? Young
readers, have you always been so gentle to
brothers and sisters that, were you to die,
such tribute as this could be paid to your
memory? Could brother or sister take
your hand, were it cold in death, and say
This hand never struck me"
Year: 1870

We have always enough to bear


We have always a something to do
We have never to seek for care,


When we have the world to get through,
But what though adversity test


The courage and vigor of man
They get through misfortune the beet


Who keep the heart light as they can
Though there's always enough to bear,
There is always a something to do;
We have never to seek for care,


When we have the world to get through
If we shake not the load from the mind.
Our energy's sure TO be gone;
We must wrestle with care. or well find
Two loads are less easy than one.
To sit in disconsoIate mood


Isapoor and preftless plan;
The true heart is never subdued,


If we keep ii as light as We can
Though there's always enough to bear,
There is always 4 something to do;
We have never to seek for care,


When we have the world to get through:
Inele tAab
Excepting a harvest of pain;
Far better to seek fortunes fed.


And till it and plough it again,
The weight that exertiOn can move,


The gloom that decision may span,
The manhood within US but pToyel-


Then keep the heart light as you can
Though there always enough to bear,


There is always something to do;
Wehave never to seek for care,


When we have the world to get through.
Year: 1870

Two Quaker girls were ironing at the same
table One asked the other which she would
take, the right or the left. She answered
promptly, st will be right for me 20 take
the left, and then it will be left for thee to
take the right.
Year: 1870

My dear" 3xid Mrs. Bundle to her
daughter, You must have something warm
around you in the carriage Miss B.
mentioned the request of her mother to her
beau, and he Immediately complied with
it by placing his arm around the young la
DIV S waist.
Year: 1870

True courage consists not in stupid con-
tempt of danger, but in preserving, on the
most dangerous occasions, the calm use Of
our reason, with determination to act up
TO its dictates
Year: 1870

FIRE ON THE RoAD.-For the past week or
more great fire has been raging in the woods,
on Trnity mountain, along the route of the
Lewiston Turnpike, and the stage driver and
teamsters have experienced considerable diff
Guilty in coming from Shasta to this place. On
Monday and Wednesday evenings The stage did
not arrive until about L o'clock, owing to the
fact that some partially burned trees had fallen
across the road and had to be cut out before the
stage could proceed. One day this veek seven
teamsters with Wagons loaded for the merchants
OF this county, in attempting to pass the fire,
became so surrounded by it that they could
neither go ahead nor well turn back. In this
predicamcnt, n consultation was held and they
concluded that it would be better to save them
selves and their teams than to run the risk OF
losing everything. Consequently, they uuhiJch-
ed and went back down tie mountain with the
horses, having given up all hopes Of saving
either the wagons or the freight. However,
upon returning few hours afterwards to see
how things were going, they found the wind had
shifted and that instead of the Wagons being
burned they were safe, so that they were enabled
to hitch up again and come on their way rciojc-
ing, They say tat they saw lying in the road,
great number of roasted rabbits and squirrels
supposed to have been driven from the brush 10y
the fire and having no mode of escape were
literally roasted alive We learn that Mr.. J. f.
Iloadly, the energetic Superintendent Of the
road is at work with force of men making re-
pairs and endcNvoring to prevent further OBJ
staclts To travel
Year: 1870

Particular attention is called to the new ad-
verisement of Isaac Pincus. He has received
as large and well assorted stock of goods, in his
line, for Winter use, as ever came to this county
Don't fail to call and examine Ike's stock and
prices. He says he will sell as cheap as any
body, and we believe it. Don't take our word
for it but give him trial.
Year: 1870

READ IT, EvERyBoDY.-Wth due regard to the
feelings of our readers we would ask each and
every one o: them to read the card of Mr. P
Poland, published in this issue under the head
of New Advertisements. We assure you that il
is well worth the lime which will be necessary
to pernse it.
Year: 1870

THE DEEP SHAFT-Is now down ono hundred
and twenty odd feet, and the workmen have
not stand. In sinking two feet and a-half, all of
one side slid in and the shaft will have to be
tmbered in sinking through this strata. No
gold is found in this formation.
Year: 1870

AN IMMENSE SrocN. - Passing down Main
street the other evening, we dropped into Henry
Jnnkaus store, just TO see if he did have any
thing there. Well, we found that side Of
his large building WAS filed with shelf hard
ware of every descriptions; on the other side
were crockery, paints, oils and a great many
other things the ceiling was thickiy hung with
tin-ware of his own manufacture, aud of every
description, while the floor in the centre of the
room was covered with stoves of every variety
sheet and bar iron and all sorts of hardware. In
fact, there was hardly room 10 turn around, and
we actually believe that Junkans has the largest
stock of goods, in his line this side Of Sacra-
mento. Henry also does considerable in the
way of buying gold dust, and giving checks on
San Francisco, ahd taken all aud all, is one Of
the most useful men in The community
Year: 1870

CELEBHATED.-Last Tuesday night about II
O'Clock several bonires were built in our streets
and the ring of dinner bell heard sound
ing along Main street. citizen living at con-
siderable distance from the scene of action, came
rushing down town to know what was the mat
ter expecting to learn that the greater portion
of the village was laid in ashes. What was his
astonshment to find a solitary resident prom
enadng along the sidewalk aud ringing hell
as though hi. entire future happiness depended
upon the racket he could make. Upon inquiry
being made, it was ascertaned that the = Man
with the bell" was celebrating an imaginary
French victory. At the present time we are
willie.
Year: 1870

A MONSTER. We noticed this week, on The
sidewalk in front of the Union hotel, large
stove intended for the nse of that institution
1t was " Charter Oak, No. lO,' aud is said to
be just the thing for hotel cooking. The pro-
pretors of the Union inform us that the range
which they formerly used consumed annually
about ffty.two cords of wood, but that the new
stove will need considerable less, and thereby
be great saving us well as being better suited
for the place Considerable interest has been
manifested by our citizens in regard to this stove
the leading question being II" Where does the
smoke go tor Parties seeking for information
on This subject would do we'll to call upon Alex.
StIler, of the Pacific brewery. He knows
Year: 1870

The formation of q battalion of
women in Paris for the defense of the
city is not so novel that IL should be
looked upon with either contempt or
distrust. For aggressive measures,
female soldiers will never he success
ful-woman's nature relents too soon,
and would grow tender to an enemy
long before she had conquered him.
But for defense, woman may safely
be declared mans equal, If not his
superior. Every impulse fires her to
protect her home, and her affection
for domestic association will make
up in energy and faithful devotion
the lack of physical endurance.
Many famous sieges have been
rendered desperate for the assailants
by determined women as well as
brave men. In Tortosa, which the
Moors attacked in l1I9, the bravery
Of the very best and gentlest women
was such that the city was saved
from falling into the hands Of the
enemy, and All order Of Female
knights was created as reward to
the defenders, upon whom the high
est honors were shOwered by the
reigning sovereign.-ChicdOo Post.