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Year: 1870

RUNAwAY.-Last week the four-ho
team driven by Hall, of the Reservoir
House, INDUCED in lively runaway between
here and Lower Springs, and thereby fur
nished a job for the blacksmith and harness
makar
Year: 1870

BISMARCK OPINION OF THE AMERI.
CAN GovERNMENT.-Llppincott's Magaz-
inc has the following:


Bismarck himself publicly declared his
conviction that popular representation. as
exemplifed in the United States, was the
only sure and permanent foundation on
which the governing system of great
people could rest. 1t is a remarkable and
significant thing that Bismarck, who had
so long been regarded by Englishmen as a
living symbol Of the most logged and
unconpromising T'ryism. should come to
receive as ne did, the public and cordial
thanks of the English Reform League
(then the most radical organization in
England, composed of men who regard
John Bright as slow and Conservative for
his fundamental principal of free govern
ment. presume We may take Bismarck's $
own word for it, that he had learned his
great lesson in the art of government from
the teachings OF the American war. The
echo of Appomattox rolled along the Rhine,
the Elbe, the Spree and the Danube.
Year: 1870

We are confident when the Sacramento
river route is thoroughly examined BY the
railroad men. in reference to the timber and
AGRICULTURAL lands. that they will find It the
most valuable as we'll AS tie most practic BILE
route TO build railroad. There are millions
Of acres Of the finest timber lands in Sski-
Won and Shasta counties to be found on the
coast. which when cleared Of the timber can
he available for fine earms. such as are far
.unerior to the alkali and sage brush plains
VIA the Pit river route.-Yreka Journal.
Year: 1870

A Young lady who has beautiful little
foot, but large ankle, recently went into
boot and shoe store in a certain Iowa town,
to purchase u pair of CATERS. The polite
clerk was of foreign birth and had not yet
acquired he best use of words. He measured
the foot and so far forgot himself as to re.
mark: Madam. you have one beautiful
foot hut your leg commence too Immediately"
The young lady blushed. but was compelled
to admis that the salesman spoke to the point.
Year: 1870

The Board OF Supervisors OF FL Dorado
county have adopted the plan of buying up
toll roads in different portions of the county,
and making them free public highways.
This is done py saving up the money in
the several Township Road Funds, as far
as possible, aud then drawi & from these
funds to pay purchase money on these
r,.ds
Year: 1870

THANKs--W hile pulling away at til e
press last week, with the thermometer mark
ing about 1909, we received a pitcher of
ice cool lemonade bearing the label of the
Bee Hive Saloon 1t was fully appreciated.
Year: 1870

THAT ENEMY OF MANKIND, Consumption
can be cured; but it is far better to prevent
the cruel disease from fastening itself on the
system, by the timely use of remedy such
as DR.. Wistar's Balsam Of Wild Cherry
affords,
Year: 1870

IT il rumored that the UUinn Pacific Rail
road Conn any have leased one of the slate
quarries in the vicinity of Chertyyile,
Northampton county, Pa, from which they
intend TO prncure slate to roof such portions
of their track as require protection from the
snow
Year: 1870

Tue ApPEAL.-Capt Fuller, agent for
the Narysville Appeal spent several days
tits week in eanvassing for subscribers in
this county, and We understand that he
met with very good success. The Appeal
has quite respectable circulation in the
county, and we hope it may constantly in
crease. Its good aper.
Year: 1870

1t will be noted that whereas the in
crease of our population in the previous
decade was less than one third of one
per cent, it has been in the last decade
nearly five per cent, or about fifteen
times as much. This, considering the
losses of men sustained in the war, is
certainly gratifying gain.


1t is probably, however, not sufficient
to entitle us to three representatives in
Congress. If the population of the
United States proves to be forty millions,
and the number of the members in the
House is increased to 800, the basis of
representation will be about 134, ,000.-
This will give Vermont fraction Of
$4,000, which may possibly entitle us TO
a third member Should the State be
re-districted, taking the mountains for
the dividing line, and including La
molle County with the West side, the
population will be 1853, ,525 on the West
side, and 1910 on the East side.


We find the rank Of the counties ac-
cording to population to be as follows
Year: 1870

There is nothing in all the various
places and scenes of amusement, which
are gotten up, with view to minister to
the voracious appetites of young men for
such things, that can compare with the
society of a good pure young lady.


If young men who spend their evenings
in saloons, sucking tie ends of billiard
cues. would pass their evenings, instead.
in the company of ladies, there would be
marked change in the morals of almost
every community.


Pshaw! some young gent Il will not
say gentleman will exclaim, it is so
insipid to call on young lady and sit all
the evening talking of nothing but the
last ball. or the Mite Society, at such a
place, that was sopoorly attended.


L will not hurt you if she does not say
a DOZEN words to you during the entire
evening; and it ,ciU hurt you to go to
places where you hear things said, and
see things done that you would be asham-
ed to have your mother and sister hear
and see.


Now young men, put away those cards,
and you too, sir; put up that cue, evstl
though you think you would like to try
Year: 1870

1T takes money to run newspaper
just the same as to lun a steamboat.
There are many hundred dollars due us
on subscription, scattered about in suns
of two or three dollars, and while man
may think that the non-payment of his
little bill will affect us neither one way or
the other, he should remember that our
income largely depends upon the aggre-
gate of these small sums. We are en-
deavoring to benefit this county by set
ting forth to the outside world its advan-
tages and inducements, and we want our
patrons to remember that we derend
upon them for material aid in our efforts.
We feel very grateful to the many friends
who pay us regularly and promptly, but
those knowing themselves to be indebt-
ed for subscription, are eourteously in
vited to come in and settle accounts.
We need money to improve our paper.
and increase our facilities for business,
and feel satisfied that all our friends will
readily respond TO this invitation.
Year: 1870

WE call special attention to the article
on 'tStoxm Stations" communicated to
us by one of our best educated and oldest
German fellow citizens. We presume
that only the insufficient appropriation
at the last session is the cause of our
city being yet without such station, and
that proper applications on our part will
speedily secure the desired object. For
tunately we have a man in our midst, who
is fully capable of performing any and
all the duties required at such "Storm
Station"
Year: 1870

him once at discount, and if itisn't
too late, spend the remainder of the even
ing with some lady. IF you think you
can't do that, why. then go home and
read some useful book and before long
you will see the wisdom of your choice.


T. Y. e.
Year: 1870

COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS. BY
reading the proceedings Of the County
Board in this paper it will be seen that
the business of our county is in compe-
tent and trustworthy hands. We can
safely conclude that our current expen-
ses under the management of the present
Board will be reduced to the minimum
urapfitu
Year: 1870

CoLD.-Yesterday was the coldest day
we have had this season. IF we only
had snow enough for good slsighing, it
would be more satisfactory, however, our
young folks are enjoying good skating to
their hearts cont ant.
Year: 1870

DRowNED.-We learn that on last Mon
day, at the TwoRiverstannery, a boy broke
through the ice and was drowned. 1t is
almost wonder, that we do not have to
record similar accidents in this city; we
hope the admonit ton thus conveyed in
the sudden death ola bright youth will
not be overlooked heedlesslY.
Year: 1870

FAIR AND. CONCERT. is the last
day of the Fair for the benefit of the New
Presbyterian Church, which will close
with the young folks concert this even
ing. The ladies have done splendidly so
far, and we hope that the whole enter-
tainment will prove grand success.


There is much. however, thatthe pub
lie can yet do, to assist this most deserv-
ing Of all efforts of the new church, and
every one who wishes to have share in
the good deeds of the occasion, and has
deferred taking a part till now, must
come to the church to-day.


We can testify, that the dinner yester-
day was, and that of to-day will be as
good as can possibly be got up at this
season of the year.


A great number of valuable gifts are
still to be disposed of, and the various
other interests of the enterprise, will
come to grand climax this evening,
where there will be a lively time socially,
and also for good bargains; all should
attend who possibly can.
Year: 1870

CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Circuit Court
opened its regular session on Tuesday of
this week. The court, as usual on the
first day, was occupied with preliminaries.
Judge Mclean, in his charge to the


Grand Jury, referred to the change in
the Grand Jury System and said that
this would probably be its last rerresen-
tation in the Co. Whether the change


will be for the better, remains to be seen.


This system has merits; and, doubtless
it has defects. The influence ofer parte
testimony upon inexperienced men, can
but have tendency to cucumber the
courts. The general voice of the people
and the verdict Of the bar, certainly. in
dicate defect somewhere. The people
however, are apt to give much credit to
the legal profession In regard to judicial
changes, as was shown in New York, not
long ago. The calendar of the Court
shows marked diminution of litigation.
And when it is considered that not more
than one half the cases entered on the
calendar are contested, this term of court
bids fair to be short The calendars
Of courts are prime sources to which
those interested in social science resort,
as affording certain evidence of the
moral status of a community.
Year: 1870

Plymouth Church ShOrn of Female LOvcli-


ness and Fall misunderstanding by


"Brother James''-Whnt He Thinks About


New York and Sixth Ward S0ciety-HcII


Don't Surpass II.


Plymouth church was not crowded yesterday; the
uncertain weather Of the early morning ani the alb
sence Of the pastor kept that portion OF the congre-
cation away who reside some distance from the
church. That which was remarkable, however,
about yesterday mornings congregation was the
large number Of men who were present. Woman
in her l0veliness and her adornments was not re.
presented by SO great throng as usual, and the
femenine portion OF the congregation who
were present were not arrayed In anything
that was remarkably characteristic OF the
prevailing fall fashions. The announcement made
very early in the service that the pastor OF the
church would preach in the church next Sunday
seemed TO be received with delight by the congrega-
ton. II had been reared that the need for q com.
plete cOnvalescence on the part OF Mr.. Beecher
might extend his vacation another Sunday That
this was not the case heard with heartfelt salts
faction. Mr.. Beecher's brother James has occupied
the pulpit Of the church during the last few Sum
Year: 1870

that his barns ana storehouses could no longer con-
tain them, and that he was compelled to pull them
fsrcible as language nom such Divine lips could
make II, and proved how fuly He desired His dlsci.
man man, continued the speaker. was prone to accumu-
late wealth. ana when he had It to keep 1t for his
own private ends Forgettu Of the wants and neces.
lands and Obv0us Of the fact that God gave wealth
TO be means OF good as much for poorer neigh
boris enjoyment AZ our own.


CHRIST GAVE TO ALL


out OF His abundance, TO the citizen as to the pea
SAINT to the naughty Nicodemus as to the poor fisher
man-to whom He Afterwards entrusted His work OF
ministry on earth. At the we'll OF Samaria He
impaired to the misguided Samaritan woman wealth
illustration OF the equitable manner IN which He
dispensed the gifts which His Father had placed
then, and endeavor to follow Him who spent His
career on earth In endeavoring to teach mankind
the value OF Gods gifts as well as the timely and
good purposes for which they were to be employed.


After the above discourse, which was delivered
with great earncstness and simplicity, the old lady
meeting.


Her drst words were, "what shall 1t profit man
If he gain the whole world aud lose his soul 7"
II was, she said,


NO SIN TO HAVE RICHES,
for God frequently gave them as reward for time
1t might be the result of an honorable ambition
which every one OF good feeling applauded, but In
give them, He only lent them to the possessors; He
only made a man repository and gave him in
structlOnS TO dispense them to the poor and needy
| and not withhold them to his own destruction. It
| was special penalty for a rich man to hold his
wealth against the direct commands OF his Creator;
| and that man must be weak indeed who thinks his
wealth Is his own TO do as he likes with. No: God
gives bountifuly out Of His treasury, but voc be to
THE MAN WHO ACTS THE NISER


In hs sight, his deathbed shall be one OF bitterness
and remorse, and he shall die even as fool dieth.
These remarks were devoutiy listened to. and the
| manner in which they were made showed the SIM
| certy and ability OF the speaker. In q few minutes
an elder Of adermanlc proportions knelt in PRAYER
and after invoking a blessing upon all present IN
that building, he prayed that throughout the length
| and breadth OF this great country God might make
His power manifest and reclaim thousands
OF wanderers into the fold OF Christ. Another silence
followed, and In moment the last named gave the
signal OF separation by seizng the hand Of brother
near him, and every one seized each others hand,
and hats being the next requisite called for, the
meeting separated.


II was apparent that some OF the elders knew how
to employ part OF this worlds goods, for some OF
the horses and carriages which In waiting ai
the entrance OF the church simply magnificent
displaying not only wealth. but great taste also.
Year: 1870

the Father were one; lie felt that he was not alone,
bnt that God was working with Him. In the midst
OF persecution and suffering He was tranquil, be-
cause He felt that He was In the employ OF the Great
s ssGperinteadens -. An them must say. "IIniy Tay,
God" Tho thought OF the Christian must
be, after examining these historical facts. Gods
providence Ia everywhere; chance nowhere. There
IL no such thing ~ dark, relentless fate impehng
men to their doom. Gods providence s,
ton and warning pillar Of smoke in the dayGime
OF prosperity. Though science cannot analyze
the mystery OF this Overruling providence, still
there are occasions when Its manifestations become
apparent even TO the most sceptcaL In the lie OF
great nations it1s often For instance In the
great internecine war which des0ated this country
the nation always trusted In G0d and when
things were at their worst and the end
seemed near at hand God delivered the ma
tion and saved the country An inspiration was
necessary, and It came 70 Lincoln, that good man.
and when he with trembling voice proclaimed the
emancipation OF the negro, God who always decreed
that men IN this country should he free and equal,
rolled back the tidc OF victory and scattered the ene
mics OF the Union. Truly thls last page OF the his
tory OF tine country 10 written by the
thelwaers Of the Atlantic In the great commissions Of
the past few weeks which have resulted In the over
throw Of q despot, the finger Df God IL seen. Yet,
from all this evil good will iow, and Napoleon in
his downfall win tear the royal robes
from all the monarchs Of Europe and from
oS tho great of ses a
and bringing about the great ends fOreseen by Him
from all eternity, and being possessed with this
thought they Will receive with equanimity whatever
falls to their lot confident that 1t is for their good,
and that God will make all right In the end, and
will accomplish their salvation and bring them TO
the haven Of eternal rest.
Year: 1870

Rev. Hugh smith Carpenter at the Poly


technic Institute.


Since June last religious services have been held
every Sabbath in the chapel OF the Polytechuic
Institute, in Livingston street, where the Rev. Hugh
Smith Carpenter, earnest and eloquent minister
of the Gospel, preached to a somewhat small but
gradually increasing congregation. Mr.. Carpenter
was formerly from Portland, Me-, where he presided
very large church of the Presbyterian denom-
nation; but for number OF years prior to last
spring he was pastor Of the Westminster Presbyte.
rian church, in South Brooklyn. Last spring, how
ever, he


HAD SOME DIFFICULTY
with portion Of the congregation there and re-
signed the pastorate. A number of the members
OF the congregation who espoused his cause Joined
with him and commenced the formation of a new
church. The chapel OF the Polytechnic Institute
was secured, and there Mr.. Carpenter mas been
preaching since June, as before stated. The move.
ment has been attended with such that they
all encouraged to continue 1t until their object
shall have been fully attained. 1t Is the Intention Of
the pastor and congregation to make this free
church.


Mr.. Carpenter is apparently about fifty years OF
age, and his discOurses are characterized by re-
markable force and elegance which, when COM
bned with the preachers earnest delivery, place
him among the ablest ministers OF the City OF
Churches. Although the new church is now in its
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Mr. Carpenter preached yesterday morning before
a comparatively large congregation, selecting his
text from Joel H.. 27-"And my people Shall never
be ashamed"


Shame, the preacher said, was at once the most
delicate and the most tyrannical condition OF the
human mind. None other was SO subtle, and none
other so sweeping In its reach. Shame vetoed the
most vehement lncnations and checked the most
intense designs. There might be observed, he con-
tinued,


TWO KINDS OF SHAME
That which related TO our external circumstances,
and that which regarded our internal condition.
Pride and vanity presented one aspect Of shame
God intended that He Himself should take conspicu-
delight in all His people therefore they were
TO be embOldened in His name. Gods people, In the
first place, should never be ashamed OF their faith In
Him, and IN the second place, should never be
ashamed in their faith 1t was however, that the
Almighty always placed himself in such an attitude
upon this earth that mankind could love Him dis
card Him, that the human heart could exult in Him
or despse Him. This to make the affection
offered Him . moral reality. He saw fit to present
Himself IN such an attitude that they could choose
or refuse Him.


Mr.. Carpenter, in the concluding portion OF his
DISCOURSE referred to the trials OF Christians early
days. saying that TO be witness tor Jesus TO be
martyr and spoke of the promise Of the LORD con-
tanned In the text that His people would never be
ashamed


Mr.. Carpenter also preached in the evening.
Year: 1870

tbe possibility Of diminishing our natural
powers greatest ALSO Indeed, some men
that they ceased altogether appreciate the grand
facts Of eternal life This man became 80 eager In
the search for wealth that he lost every Otner aim
was 40 impressed with the necessity OF keeping up
appearances that she would descend to any false.
ceal the true state OF affairs from the outside world


Mr. Potter closed by mpressing upon his hearers the
fact that they were all possessed oi some Talent Or
their fellows and to please their God. For this
talent God would hold them to q strict account II
they improved u by diligent use they would be re.
warded with added power. II they neglected IL II
would be- altogether taken away from them.
Year: 1870

Our dispatches yesterday morning indicated
that the earthquake was widespread through
out New England, and those of this morning
will undoubtedly show that it extended to all
parts of the country, and was felt perhaps
across the waters.


In this city, besides the incidents mentioned
in our account yesterday, we will say that on
State street IA large boarding house, recently
erected, was observed to oscillate so freely as
to cause alarm that it might tumble down.
The inmates rushed into the streets. In an
other part of the city the brick work of fur
mace i'll the cellar was cracked. The mcdi-
cine in a liquid form in the apothecary stores
was ''well shaken before taken" and some of
the bottles were broken The shock was far
more severe on the hill than on the lower
streets. Buildings having sandy foundation
were more perceptibly shaken. In the locali-
ty where the shock was not felt the houses
rest on belt of granite. Blessed are those
who build their houses on a rock, for verify
they shall not be shaken by earthquakes.


In what direction did the earthquake travel?
is question which has not been satisfactorily
answered. The shock was felt in Gardiner
from five to ten minutes before being felt here,
whicn would seem to show that it travelled
from south to north, but ProfS. Bracket and
Goodale of Bowdoin College, assert that its
direction was from northeast to southwest.


Without repeating the particulars given in
our dispatches, we notice some facts in regard
to the shock as experienced in other places.


In Portland the large brick edifice known
as North School, swayed as if it was going
over. In enc of the schools the teacher told
her pupils to stop shaking her platform. Door
bells rang, doors slammed, water was upset out
of the kettles on the floor, cradles rocked, and
in one house lady who was sitting on sofa
was deposited on the floor. The compositors
and editors in the Press building felt the sway
ing movement, and in book bindery in the
third story the shock was so perceptible that
pile of books was thrown down and one of
the young women employed there tainted
away. People standing on the wharves say
that they could plainly see the buildings sway,
while in several of the counting rooms the
merchants and clerks state that they heard
Year: 1870

At morning service tomorrow, the Rector
Of ST. Marks will make general statement
of the purpose and management of St. Marks
Home for Aged and INDECENT Women, about
to be opened in this city All persons inter
ested in this undertaking are invited to at
tend
Year: 1870

We understand that Rev. S. 7. Smith of
Canton Theological School, formerly of this
city, who has been supplying the pulpit Of
the Uniyersalist church at West Waterville
the past season, has received and accept call
from that Society to become its pastor. He
course at Canton in July next
Year: 1870

The mission sabbath schools in the outskirts
of the city are about to close for the season.
In all of these there has been manifest
throughout the summer q good degree of in
terest, and undoubtedly much good has been
accomplished.
Year: 1870

DROWN STONE HOUSE FOR SALE IN BROOKLYN,
ID within block OF Prospect Park. furnished complete,
with immediate possession only SS0Oo down balance to
suit purchaser will trade for Farm IN the country For
ITO LET-THE BEST BUSINESS STAND IN SOUTH


BROOKLYN four story brown front House and Store
2x50 OF stree. and Third avenue South
BrookIyn the Fixtures frs class quor for sale would
make good stand for drug grocery house furnishing and
tween avenues and c, New York.