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Year: 1870

attempt at suicide. The details OF the
AFFAIR, as communicated by the officer on guard, are
as follows s-Napoleon, for two days, exhibited
strange elevation of Spirits which, up to this, hal
not been perceptible in him. He received, during
the last few DAYS, several dispatches and letters
from Paris and Hastings spoke extremely lltle and
for the two days left his room only once. This was
about five O'Clock In the evening. He had given
orders that all dispatches which arrived should
be brought to him Immediately, wherever he
was. Two, which had Just come from Hastings
and Brussels, were accordingly taken to him
in the park. He read them, and grew vislbly
PALE He then retHrned to the CASTLE and
shut himself up in his room After they had seen
or heard nothing of him for two hours his fmmedi-
ate attendants began to be alarmed. About 81
O'Clock they resolved, on the preteXt of having
something important to communicate, to ask for ad-
mission into his room. Prince Murat undertook the
task but to his repeated knocks and calls
was returned. After half an hour they broke open
the door and found Napoleon lying on the sofa in
a deep faint. Two physicians were Immediately
fetched, and they succeeded after the lapse
OF an hour, in bringing Napoleon to himself.
Everything here points to an attempt at suicide,
TO which, of course, the officials will not agree The
Governor OF Cassel made his appearance at a still
later hour in the castle, which was in state of the
greatest confusion The Governor did not leave till
morning and has sent long account OF the matter
to the headquarters. The whole population OF As
leon He, however, lin consequence Of severe ILL
ness kept his ROOM :" The Prose- evidently and it
would appear with reason, disbelieves the whole
story 1t remarks that after Sedan there is scarcely
any bad news which could affect the Emperor so
SpVprp1V
Year: 1870

Correspondence OF the London Times.


BEFORE METZ, Sept 25.-Itis a wonder to all
that the French don't make an attempt to re-
capture this particular point from which l am
writing, as it commands the entire surrounding
country, and one can distinctly see, even with
the naked eye, everything that goes on in Metz
and its environs. The French outposts fire at
immense ranges-S00 to 1000-and not unfre-
quenuy they have been successful in either
wounding or killing our men. They seem en-
tirely regardless of their ammunition, and take
every conceivable opportunity of discharging
their Chassepots at whatever object may attract
night an everlasting fusilade. is kept
up, as if battue of pheasants
was going on, but when you see a poor fellow
drop you soon find that no such light sport is
going on, but that it is war, with all its horrors
Captivity does not, however. present itself ap-
parently in its sternest or most depressing
aspects to the Lleckaded inmates of Metz
Children can be seen playing in the meadows ;
the bands performing lively music; the streets
are busy with moving figures in no hurried or
warlike avocations; and from some tall Chin
neys, which seemed to be those of factories
smoke could be seen to issue. You will doubt
less be aware that the Prussians have cnt off the
water supply from Metz from the side of
Gravelotte. The water of the Moselle is, it
seems, not very wholesome in this part. Ger
tainly the water is running low in the courses
around here; it 10 not very clear, and only too
rapid Deserters tell us that in Metz they are
as badly off for water as for wholesome and suf-
ficient food


So large mass of men penned up in close
quarters, with large proportion among them
of sick and wounded, ill-lodged, worse fed, and
drinking bad water, with little or none at dis
posal for sanitary purposes, can hardly be in a
position to make a very heightened resistance.
The works of Metz are of such enormous extent
and strength, its admirable natural position is
so strengthened by trenches, forts, bastions, and
earthworks its strength constantly growing py
virtue of the new earthworks that are being
thrown up by thousands of busy spades, thai
storming the place would be an act of madness.


Before the actual works of Metz itself could
he even attacked-that is those which consti-
tute its main trength-strong field works must
be carried, and these are protected by heavy
guns on the heights, and would not be passed
without paying heavy toll of soldiers lives
Certainly the Prussians can have but little idea
of attempting it in the face of the recent order
of the King, that all effusion of blood should be
as much as possible spared. If Metz falls-ol
rather shall / say when Metz falls Pit will fall
by famine and sickness, not from external as
sault. These gaunt enemies of besieged towns
cannot be shut out; they are now walking the
streets of Metz, and their approaches are being
felt in every house, If what we hear is true.
Year: 1870

The Coroner's inquest respecting the death of
the sufferers by the late accident to the Irish
mail train at Tamworth, England was con-
cluded on the oath utimo. This was the dis
aster OF which at the time highly exaggerated
account was forwarded to this country by cable.
Edwin Smith, the chief guard of the train, said
that the distance signals at North Bridge Tam
WORTH wereIall right on the morHing of the acci-
dent, and he only saw that the main signal was
against them after the driver had commenced
blowing his whistle to apply the breaks, as il in
distress. On looking out he found the breaks
on, and thought the guards van and engine
break were on fire, from the number of sparks
flying from the wheels.


He at once applied his brake, and then he felt
a shock as the train went on to the siding, and
crash as the engine went through the stop
block and toppled over into the river Anker.
Higgins, the signalman at the southern end of
the station, stated that it was the duty of Evans
TO warn him OF the approach of the mail rain
by one blow on his gong. He lHiggins) had
his points set for the ''stop block" as usual; If
he had received a signal even after the train
had gone on to the siding, he should have put
his points for the main line, and have brought
the mail from the siding again on the main line.
he kept his portion of the main line clear, and
II Evans had done the same there would have
been no accident.


Henry Stafford, the foreman of Tamworth
station, attributed Ethe accident to Evans, who
should always have kept his points open for
the main line. Evans had been on duty from
80 p. M. on the previous evening, and would
have been relieved at the same time in the
morning. Evans, it was stated, had under his
control thirteen points and ten signal levers.
Mr.. Blenkinsop, the solicitor who represented
the company, admitted that the telegraph sys-
tenn was not perfect, but the company were i'm
proving it, and would continue to improve it.
| The jury retired, and in ten minutes they re-
turned with verdict of ''manslaughter" against
| Alfred Evans. o..
Year: 1870

The New York Post saws a few more
such executions as that of Bonner and
Bodenberg, at Huntingdon Penn. on the
9th will speedily put an end to capital
punishment, for the reason that they are
not SO much summary executions as shame
tnl public exhibitions. The execution
was legally private, as it is in most of the
states, but it was in reality public, and
tickets to view it were sold like tickets to
theatre or any show. The Post says:
Practically, the execution was as public
as if it had been in the centre of Indepen-
dence Square, in Philadelphia. During
two or three days before the hanging,
thrifty citizens were busy putting up plat
forms which overlooked the enclosure,
and sold standing-places on them at high
prices. All the roofs and windows in view
were similarly and proftably let. The
owner OF barn close by bored numerous
auger-holes through the boards. and each
hole was temporarily rented for n hand
some fee to eager eyes.


| The gallows made gala day for the
whole region roundabout. Every train
dropped carloads of spectators. Early in
the morning wagons from the surround
ing village brought in not only men, but
their wives and daughters-these last in
overwhelming numbers and dressed in
their best, as for a festival or fair. Of
course, the citizens of Huntingdon shut
up their shops and houses, and filled the
streets; the hanging and gossip shout it
were the sole business of the day.


We do not care TO dwell upon the details
of the hanging itself-more than to men,
ton that, according to the reports, one Of
the clergymen displayed n fussy anxiety,
which was almost levity, in announcing
the programme of the procession, and
telling who was to sing, who was to pray
in English. who was to pray in German
(showing that the prayers We're TO be adj
dressed mainly to the auditors and gen.
orally acting us master of ceremonies, or
manager of the show. 1t is painfully
noteworthey that one of the victims, who
is described as a most prepossessing young
man, OF excellent education, persisted to
the last in protesting his innocence. This
cannot but excite pity-pity'if he told the
truth and far more pity if he died with u
lie on his lips.


The death of those two men concerned
themselves mainly; the manner of it con-
Germs the whole community, the whole
country; and the fact that this, like most
executions-ior the private ones seem to
be the most public-was only shocking
show to CRAFTY curiosity which, to us,
seems criminal, will be felt as an argu-
ment against capital punishment more
powerful than many pages of essays. In
fact the best way to stop capital punish
ment would seem to be to let it go on
little longer.
Year: 1870

RIFLE AND SHOT GUNS made to ORDER and
WARRANTED. Particular attention paid TO
Choking Shot Guns to make them shoot thick and
strong. Also on hand, the best lot Of Skates In
the market. for sale cheap. Odd keys Of every
of the best quality for Blasting or Sporting, Re-
pairing done neatly and promptly. All work
warranted. ljan-ly
Year: 1870

RICHMOND, September 22.-In the
Republican State Convention resolu-
tons were adopted affirming that Con
gress and President Grant have redeem
ed their promises to the people as re-
CARDS the reduction of the public debt
and the general prosperity; expressing
sympathy for the people abroad strug-
Cling for liberty; that the acts of the
Legislature have shown that the fruits
of the new State Constitution cannot be
realized without Republican ascend
ancy; asking Congress to give effect to
the Homestead Exemption clause of
the Virginia Constitution by amending
the bankruptcy law; and, finally, ask
ing Congress to pay all loyal. Southern
ers for their property taken during the
war, and for services rendered prior to
to the war.


A plan for the Congressional cam
paign was adopted.
Year: 1870

WASHINGTON, September 2l.-The
following note, addressed by Minister
WashburHe to the French Minister OF
Foreign Affairs for the Republic, was
received to-day by the State Depart
ment:


"SIR: have received the communi-
cation which you did me the honor Of
addressing to me on the 5th instant, in
which you inform me that, in virtue of
a resolution adopted by the members OF
the Government of National Defense,
the Department of Foreign Affairs has
been confided TO you. In return, ! take
great pleasure in announcing to you
that | have received a telegram from
my Government by which l am given
the mission of recognizing the Govern
ment Of National Defense as the Gov
ernment Of France. am, therefore,
ready to communicate with this govern
ment and to treat with it on all matters
growing out of my position and author
ity. In making this communication to
your Excellency, | beg that both
Yourself and each member Of
the Government will accept the
congratulations both Of the American
people and of the United States Gov
ernment. They have learned with
pleasure of the proclaiming Of the Re
public which has been established in
Paris without the shedding of drop OF
blood, and they are united, both at
heart and ia their sympathy, with this
great Government, which they hope and
believe to be pregnant with glorious re-
suits for the French nation and for hui
manity. The people of the United
States, who have enjoyed, for nearly a
century, the innumerable blessings OF
a republican form of government, have
the deepest interest in the efforts of the
French nation, to which they are bound
by the ties of traditional friendship, and
which seeks to establish institutions by
which the inalienable right of being and
working for the welfare OF all shall be
secured both for the present generation
and for posterity.


Finally, l will say to Your Excel
lency that congratulate myself on
having to deal with one so distinguished
as Yourself, and whose elevated charac-
ter and deyotedness to the cause OF hi
manity and of free institution is SO well
appreciated in my own country.


fSioned1 WAsHBURNI.
Year: 1870

Red Cloud and company have gone west
1t is not stated, but is probably true, that he
made an arrangement with some OF our
eutsrprlsing dealers to supply them in hair.
1t is not more than probable that ne goes
west to inaugurate a harvest season in whic b
the material for ohignons will be gathered
with liberal hand From all accounts, an
excellent crop IN ay be relied on,
Year: 1870

office holders who design to beat the new
constitution if possible. To this end they
are working.


CoLuNBCs. o., June PA young man
named Nat. l.. Hazen was found dead in his
bed here yesterday morning, shot through
the head He was prominently connected
with the Capital City Brush Company, and
moved in the first classes of society.


LONDON, June % The Bishop of Man
chester delivered an address Monday night
to the Educational Aid Society of his
diocese, on the educational bill. He ap-
proved generally of the new bill pending
in Parliament, but hoped an amendment
wonld be adopted making education com
pulsory.
Year: 1870

The National Saengelfest closed at Gin
cinnati on Monday evening, with grand
ball at the Fest Halle, at which one thou
sand couples were present. The Halle will
will be used in September for the exhibition
of the Industrial Association.
Year: 1870

The war Of Napoleon III is still The
topic, and WITH continue to absorb deep
interest in this country until the end. The
heartlessness of 1.-THE nephew of his uncle'
in forcing war for SO insignificant cause as
the one alleged, ought to be sufficient to
christen him "monster" in all civilized
tongues. But the headless crown of Spain
ia its connection with the Prince of Hohen-
zoilern and the King Of Prussia is merely
an opponane though feeble pretext for the
Emperorsf France to embark in a war for
territorial aggrandizement He only wish
es the pretext was greater-it is not his
fanli that it is not--but it is better than
noas. Ii eannot be doubted that he has
infused into bis people ssme of his own
lonoings for larger France. He wants
the people to desire the war. aud has sue
ceeded TO very large extent The gath
elings and demonstrations throughout the
empire indicate undeniably that a majority
Of Frenehmen are with him.


The eyes ot the Emperor have for long
Year: 1870

Fill the boiler with soft, water to within about
three inches If the top of the inside boiler. Slice
up pound bar of gooi hard soap.


Bring the water to a boil, and then place the
clothes in the lot water. The water will imme-
boils raise the lid.


Keep up a fire for twenty minutes. Then
take the clothes out and Immediately SUBS them
through in soft water. If any shade OF the dirt
mains. few rubs will take it all out Then
rinse them in clean water wiring dry and the wash
ing is done. Give particular heed to the following
SUGGESTIONS.


The clothes need not be wet before placing them
in the Boiler. 1t is of vital Importance to THOR
OUGHLY SUDS the clothing after boiling Every
lady knows that the least particle of suds left in
the clothes to dey will the clothes to look
yellow. brisk fire is important in order to rro-
duce rapid boiling. Time may be saved by st rring
or turning the clothes occasionally while boiling


The cover sho1ld not be removed, except when
necessary. in order to insure quick work. If the
washing be large one, the clothes should be as
sorted as dirty shirts, for instance will require
double the time of sheets, pillow cases, napkins,
&c.


Articles much soiled may be left in for second
boiling. White fannels may be beautiful washea
without FULLING) by this process. They
should be put in when the water is hot and rinsed
out in hot water.


Colored clothes should not be mixed with white,
and unless the coo-s are fast they should never be
washed by this process. The most delicate laces,
cambrics, &C., such as would nearly fall to pieces
if washed in the ordinary way. may be he'd per-
fectly without injury, by this process The almost
absolute ne essity of using soft. "broken,'
water, is SO well understood as to hardly need
mention here.


No machine ever invented will entirely remove
the streaks from dirty wrist bands and Collars
THIS Self washing Boiler more nearly does it than
any other device. Should shade or streak remain,
it i'll be found to be reduced and softened as to
merely rubbing them with the hands, thus avoiding
all the wear and tear of clothing by washing. 1t
has been carefully estimated that clothing receives
more than ONE-HALF ITS WEAR by the old
process of RUBBING and consequently will last
twice as long if washed BY this new process, which
alone would pay for Boiler many times during
a sin lie year, in almost any family, to say nothing
Of the important consideration cf saving labor


For any required information call on or address


THOMAS GREENE,
Shasta, Cal.


Shasta, Apri Pad, 1sfo
Year: 1870

There are but few inventions or discoveries
which produce complete revolution in any de-
partment of labor. To have supposed. year ago,
that the dirtiest garment could be washed clean
in twenty thirty minutes, by boiling alone,
would have been regarded as an indication of in
sanity. But it has been demonstrated beyond any
doubt, that this process not only cleans the clothes
but that garments thus washed become whittier and
clearer the longer it is used. Some people suggest
that clothes will get yellow after awhile. by being
washed in this way but such a surposition has no
foundation in fact, and is contradicted by the ex-
periens of every lady who has adopted this mode
of washing.


Everybody who has tried the machine in Shasta
have expressed themselves highly pleased with
its operations. 1t must be seen to be fully appre-
ciated, its full merits cannot be properly set
forth in an ordinary advertisement


Public and private tests have been given of this
apparatus for.the last six months, and more than a
million of people have witness ed its success. Ten
Thousand boilers sold in New York City in less
than five onths. from one stand, and at this time
the orders reach about hundred day. Ne
one ever used it directed that did not recommend
it. 1t has been recommended by more than five
thousand persons in less than six months Among
the names those of the most distinguished cit
zens of the United States but the best recommen-
daton is to take the boiler and use it yourself Do
just as you directed and you will be more than
satisfied. 1t appeals us all as a matter of econ
omy, and can be shown to be the best kind of an
investment 1t will return a yearly dividend in
cash of TWO HUNDRED PER CENT. on the
money invested. For instance, We will suppose
your white clothing such as bed and table linen
ladies and gentiemens' wear, and childrens' cloth
ing, only cost you SO year. They will last twice
as long washei in this way as by the Old method
Thus you actually save $50 year by investing 10
OF 200 per CEN. annually. There is no family
scarcely but spends than here stated hut this
is taken a very low average of this branch of
family expense. Added to this is the great con-
yenience and comfort of thG thing. which, all taken
together. makes it a luxury which no. family can
well afford to be without.


This Boiler sells the best Of any article ever offer
ed to the public. Anybody after try ing it fairly
will not let it go out Of of the house.
Year: 1870

Revenue stamps on receipts Tor money
are no longer required under the new law; !;
q piece Of information which, though
appar ntly out Of place here is of personal
interest to every one who has money to
receive.
Year: 1870

If YOU have been unce in company with an
idle person it is enough You neet! mover gn
again You have heard nearly all he knows
And he has had no opportunity Of learning
anything new-for idle people make no
improvements.
Year: 1870

YVHE OLD BLOWHARD, THE BOSS OF THE


Pioneer Shop. the man that can't get white
man to work for him-the man with the soft place
on the top of his head, go soft the hair has all
fallen of, the that built the sand catcher for
Joe Mullen-the man that built WI agon for Boiee
that broke down in four months-the man that
ruined Sam Gilbert's horse in >hoei g-I wonder
if he thinks be can make fools out of anyone else
because he is one himself. CO in old blow-pipe.
you have got the community all laughing at you


My name is JOHN E. TIFFIN, pay for ali my
Iron, Steel and Coal.
Year: 1870

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ache are cured with few applications. If you
have discharge from the offensive or other
wise stopping up of the nose at times partial loss
of the sense of smell. taste hearing, eyes water
lag weak, feel dull. have pain pressure in
the head, you may rest assured that you have
Catarrh. Thousands annually, without manifest
ing half of the above symptoms, terminate in
Consumption and end in the grave No disease
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