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Year: 1870

GENERAL GARFIELD yesterday submitted his
report on the investigation Of the New York
gold speculation and panic to the House Com
mittee on Banking and Currency. As we ex-
pccted, it entirely exonerates the President
and the members Of his household, and also
the Secretary Of the Treasury, from all blame
The democrats, on the other hand, are prepar-
ing minority report, which censures Presi-
dent Grant and several Of his household.
Year: 1870




Vote.


The debate in the French Chambers on the
oath commands attention chiefly for the reason
that it seems to mako an end of Ollivier's
chances for the present. We have stated to
our readers mora than once already that NJ
Olivier was making q mistake in revealing
himself too much as the mouthpiece of tie
Emperor. He has, all things considered,
been over Jealous in his defence Of the past
"Above NIL, no zeal, was one of the most preg-
nant of the many pregnant utterances Of Tai
leyrand. Olivier is certainly not good dis
ciple Of Talleyrand. He ought to have been
better; for excess Of zeal is not charaoteris
tic of his master, whom he serves not wisely,
but too well. The Olivier Ministry has been
sustained hitherto by the majority In the
Chambers. 1t is difficult for us to understand
which has resulted in the vote to
which we have alluded. Good reasons
he may have had. But when we remember
that the 'Right," on which he leaned for sup
port, was composed mainly of men who owed
their positions to the fact that they were
official candidates-a fact which during their
canvass and at the blllot-box gave them oil
the backing that would be obtained from the
most perfect form of Capitalization that the
world has yet known-it is not wonderful that
Olivier, in announcing his new policy, should
find himself among strange friends. He gained
the 'Laft," but he lost the ''Right." The
position Is one which must bege. without delay
some strange complications. M. Ollivier's
policy as announced on Thursday was straight
forward, manly, consistent. We admire the
man for what he said. We admire the 'sLeft"
for standing by tho Minister. We admire
Napoleon for going back SO completely on
himself. But unless Napoleon is prepared to
submit to the test of general AMI free cleo
ton right away we cannot but say that he, as
well as his Prime Minister, has made mis-
take. Olivier can scarcely continue Prime
Minister with honor. But if NJ. Olivier fully
represents the Emperor, the Emperor can
scarcely part with his lates. henchman. If he
cannot part with Olivier he must make an
appeal to the constituencies. Is he brave
enough to adopt this course? If the empire
can stand this test the empire is safe.
Year: 1870

Tho Colored Gentleman In shc SENATE.


Manifest destiny, or something very much like
1t, triumphed in the United States Senate yestcr-
day. Unavailing were tho efforts Of the demo-
Gratis to postpone the dreaded event by urging
the inelgibility of the colored Senator from Mis-
sissippi on the ground Of his not having been
citizen Of the United States the requisite num-
Der Of years. BY solid vote the republicans
refused to refer his credentials to committee
for investigation, and Immediately after Mr..
Revels took tho oath and was admitted to his
seat. What the effect OF this will bo upon tho
sale Of striped pantaloons and scarlet cravats
we shall not venture to determine; but we
think that the ambition of the colored brother
should be satisfied for the present. His trans
portatlon from the cotton fields Of the South,
ere yet the twang Of the banjo, the squeak Of
the fiddle and the rattle of the bones had ceased
to reverberate In tho startled air, to seat in
the Senate Of tho United States Is political
and social change unparalleled in the history
OF nations. The measure Of poetical re.ribu-
ton that attends the admission Of Senator
Revels as the successor Of jefferson Davis
should also bo remembered. Tue world Is
progressing, and at Q rate that would astonish
those learned men who, less than sixty years
ago, gravely argued that tho negro was
monkey with tho tail cut off, II they
could rise from their graves and survey
the situation. Sambo has not even been
required to serve probationary torn in the
House Of Representatives, where, we fear, his
morals might have been corrupted. He has
gone direct into the Senate, and, astonishing as
it might seem, no democrat objected TO him be-
cause of his color. We repeat that the ambi-
tion of the colored brother should be satisfied
for the present; but who knows how many
years will pass before the President Of the
United States will be as black as the ace Of
spades and the lady Of the White House will
bo of the color of molasses candy?
Year: 1870

THE INDIAN APPROPRIATION BILL gave rise
to quito animated debate in the House Of
Representatives yesterday, in which the policy
of General Sheridan was severely criticised.
We are impressed by the opinion that the Gen
cral is able to sustain all tho condemnation of
his critics
Year: 1870

The short-sklrted brigade who Initiated the
metropolitan public into the mysteries of bur
lesque, stale jokes, concert saloon music and
nursery rhymes have at length made genu-
inc sensation in Chicago. One Of the journals
Of that pous city presumed to take exception
to their exhibitions in language more strong
than choice, and after holding o council of war
the aggrieved beauties, with o couple of mas
culine assistants, determined to make q bold
strike for their rights. Meeting the journalistic
foe near his house the chief blonde opened
the discussion with small whip, and was
seconded by the male manager, with an ire :
sistible argument in the shape of cowhide
and revolver. The debate, which 1t appears
was a one-sided affair throughout, was brought
to summary close by q policeman, and the
bleached beauties and their seconds found
themselves unexpectedly in the hands of the
law. Whatever may have been tho sins of
the journal in question, AMI no matter how it
may have stepped outside the bounds of legia-
mato criticism, we hardly think that the pub
lie will relish tho course Of tho aggrieved
parties. 1t is style Of advertisement which
will not exactly serve their inter r,sts, and will
go far towards provoking public indignation
against an order of entertainment which all
intelligent theatre-goers regard with pity and
contempt. Chicago journalism has an unfor-
tunate reputation for extreme views and mea-
sures on every subject and utter disregard Of
the amenities of honorable warfare. But the
mode of correcting such abuses as attempted
by the blonde brigade who are temporary
sojourners there can have only one effect
that of creating hostile public opinion every
where against them.


The DECLINE OF GoLD-LooK Our FOR
BREAKERS downward tendency in the
price of gold, particularly the decline within
the last few days, begins to make the cotton
and sugar brokers, the dry goods merchants
who have a large stock on hand and debtors
generally to quake. Prices must fall, and,
in fact, are falling, and those who have large
payments to make of debts contracted under
the former state Of things may find it very hard
to realize the means. Il will be wise, then,
to look out for the breakers ahead, and to pre-
pare, If possible, against wreck. It is i'm
possible to see at present how far this down.
ward tendency Of gold may 60 or to calculate
upon the possibility of reaction, and, there
fore, prudent business men should work up all
their resources and be ready for coming
events.
Year: 1870

Those of our people who would enjoy an
intellectual treat in the way Of public en-
tertanment had better secure tickets that
will admit them to the Varieties Theatre on
Friday evening next The occasion is a
complimentary benefit to Miss Alice Grey,
the accomplished young actress, rendered
to her by the young gentlemen composing
the "Orleans Dramatic Relief Association :"
and " Shakespeare Club Miss Grey has,
by her talents and stage experience, been
largely instrumental in helping to make the
theatrical performances of these assOcia-
tions during the summer brilliant successes.
In every instance they have succeeded in
drawing together large and fashionable au-
diences and this must be taken as the best
proof that the performances have been
good. On Friday night,t members of the
Shakespeare Club will perform pleasantly,
the sprightly and entertaining comedy, en-
titled Honeymoon and the members of
the Orleans Dramatic Relief Association
will execute, with good effect, the beautiful
play of I" Marble Heart" With two such
pieces, and the talent that is embraced
within the circle of performers who will
grace the stage upon this occasion, we may
safely say all will be pleased and
edited who go to Miss Grey's benefit,
besides, it is due to the fair bene-
ficiary, as this is intended to be compliment
tary, that it be no empty compliment. She
is worthy of being greeted by one of the
very best houses of the season, and if we
are not mistaken, the gentlemen who have
undertaken the work will not fail to be the
means of attracting a full and brilliant
audience upon this occasion.


Secure tickets, then, to the Varieties on
Friday evening, and if you would draw
prize in the Louisiana State Lottery the
next day, do not fail to buy tickets there
also. as the inducements are great.
Year: 1870

The development of the Illinois coal fields
is claimed to be due to farmer near
Springfield, who thought that such a
country could not be destined by Provi-
dencc to be without fuel THE wood is
nearly gone, said he to himself, "ergo, there
must be COAL In this almost whimsical
faith he sunk a shaft 100 feet, and then
struck vein Of excellent bituminous coal,
on which he is now mining to the amount of
5000 per week
Year: 1870

The third subscription performance of the
| Orleans Relief Dramatic Association, took
| place last evening at the Varieties Theatre,
| on which occasion was performed Shakes
| peare's comedy Of Much Ado about
| Nothing


The 'bill of the play on this occasion
gave the names Of the gentlemen who were
cast for the various characters. and so we
do not hesitate to "name names" in our
comments on the performance.
We do not attempt to particularize to any
extent, but it is bare justice to say that the
play was most excellently rendered, and
evinced careful study on the part of the
performers


''Place aux Danes" We mention the
ladies first, as entitled to precedence.
Miss Alice Grey was excellent throughout,
and her performance in the love scene with
Benedict in the fourth act was particularly
fine. Mrs. Leighton, in the third act 1.-THE
only portion of the play which afforded her
any scope). did full justice to the part, and
drew forth deserved applause. In the part
of Margaret which is tame throughout, Mrs.
Schubert had no opportunity whatever, but
what little she had to do was done well.


Don Pedro was capital rascal, just as
the author intended him to be, and did JUS
tice to the text. Mr.. Buck, while sustaining
his part throughout very creditably, was al
together superior in the love scene in the
fourth act.


Mr.. LaHache, as Dogberry we think it no
fattery to say, sustained his part with
proper appreciation Of its characteristic
humor, that does the highest credit to his
histrionic powers. His acting was simply
excellent. There was fall house present,
such as would rejoice the heart of any man
ager. In fine, the whole performance was
highly creditable to the histrionic abilities
of the Association.


We notice, as great improvement on the
former performances, that the various
characters were distinctly audible in all
parts of the house. We mus. not omit to
say that the performances of the orchestra
were very gratifying, though the number Of
instruments was not sufficient for large
building
Year: 1870

T A passenger recently jumped hom the
window Of q Pacific railroad car. The train
stopped snd backed down 10 recover the body
vheu the man vas found sitting on the track
rubbing his eyes he explained that he had
fallen ss,eep. and merely endeavosec to get
out Of the way Of the ratilcsnake he dreamed
was approaching him.
Year: 1870

THE CAREER OF BURLINGAME.-The
Boston Advertiser thus speaks of the late
Chinese Minister:


History furnishes no parallel to the
experience of Burlingame during the last
decade, and we shall have to turn to the
Arabian Nights to match it. Writers on
the possibilities open to American ambition
have often cited the appearance Of Franklin
in his plain suit, serene in his simplicity,
at the glittering court of Versailles. But
there was nothing in the history Of that
shrewd, lucky Boston boy of the last cent
ury to compare in romance and bizarre
splendor with the life of the cool, easy,
self-poised young man of our day, who,
losing his seat in Congress by the vote Of
our North End wards, presently found
himself representatives, accredited to the
courts of the world, travelling in style Of
imperial magni6cence through our own
country and through Europe, receiving
the courtesy of kings and emperors, coping
with the widest of veterans diplomats,
and speaking for the first time after score
of centuries of silence the voice of China
Perhaps there was no man living whose
death could have in its possible conse-
quencessa graver influence on the destiny
Of millions of men. .s
Year: 1870

REsuMING WoRK.-It is generally un-
derstood that work on the California and
Oregon Railroad will be resumed in few
weeks again. Harris, foreman under
Strowbridge, is at present viewing the line
of the road between Chico and the point
where work was suspended last Fall, with
view of commencing work. This road
ought to have reached Chico last Fall.
At present, it is impossible to make much
progress through the blackmud in the
vicinity of Dry and Butte Creeks, but it
is thought work will be resumed in the
vicinity of Chico, and the road extended
in the course of the coming summer TO a
point in Tehama county.-Oroville Rec
ord.
Year: 1870

ENTERPRIsING.-Somcthing has
been passing through our proud
little city during. the week that
clectrifies the heart and causes the
business pulse to leap for very JOY.
Something new and strange to the
country, though familiar to many
of its citizens, We refer to the
railroad wagons from Fort Scott,
Kansas, on their way to tho scene
of labor, concerning which we have
heard so much and about which so
many are disposed to be skeptical.
We understand that there arc many
hundreds of such convoyances from
the upper country bearing down
upon us, indexing the fact that our
railroad is not a bubble but real
entity, having q local habitation
and a namo. We believe the Mem
phis. Ell Paso and Pacific Railroad
is determined to be built, subscrip-
tion or no subscription, although
We utterly fail to sympathizc with
the apathy of n people who should
long ago have discovered the fact
that in the natural advantages Of
the country alone lies their hope OF
future prosperity.


TParis Examiner, Jan. 18th.
Year: 1870

CHOOSING A WIFE.-Matrimony is
powerfully in the ascendant, and to
advise a young man what kind of a
lady to choose is about as profitable
business as "bombarding Gibral-
tar with boiled peas" but any way,
we picked up the following some.
where, and give it for what it is
worth:


Keep your eyes open boys. WHEN
you are after woman. fftlie dear
little thing is cross and scoids her
mother in the back room, you may
be sure you will get particular fits
all around the house. II she apollo
gizes for wiping the dishes you will
need girl TO fan her. If you mar
ft a woman who knows nothing
but to commit nisnslaugktef on tho
piano, You may have got the purtst
piece of muslin ever gotten up
Find the one whose mind is right
and then pitch in. Don't be hang
ing around like a sheep thief az
though ashamed to be seen around
in the day, but walk up like chick.
ems 10 dough, and ask for the cal
like man.
Year: 1870

The fact that the Eastern States
arc 10 lose so largely in numerical
mower when csntrastcd with the
immense gains of the South and
West, is n source Of narrowing and
sorrowfnl contemplation for the
members from that section. In or
der, muny Of them, not TO lose their
places, not to have the number OF
Congressional districts lcssenod,
they now favor an increase Of the
number of representatives from
two hundred and forty-threo to
three hundred. While this would
serve the purpose, perhaps, Of Civ
ing them tho samo number of rep
rcscntativCs they now have, it would
10 no wise aid them in retaining
the same supremacy in Congress
that they have enjoyed heretofore.


Taking the estimate Of tho cor
respondent above referred to, and
on the present basis Of representa-
ton, and it will be seen that should
the South and the West ut any time
conclude to combine in order to SC
cure favorable legislation, that they
would be able to present a vote OF
ono hundred and scvonty-threc
against scvcnty-fvo votes Of the
New England and Middle States,
thus affording an opportunity to
secure an easy victory and justice
to these sections. Heretofore the
greater portion Of the legislation
has been to build up eastern manu-
factories and monopolies at the ex-
pcnsc of tho agricultural interests.
Under the new appor,ionment I'VE
shall hope to see the relations be-
tween the TWO interests properly
adjusted.
Year: 1870

The universal success which has at-
tended the administration of this prcPsr-
alton has been such as to warrant US in
pleising ourselves to the public to


RETURN THE MONEY


in every instance where it should prove inef-
fectual: providing the symptoms attending
the sickness of the child or adult should
warrant the supPosition Of worms being the
cause" In all cases the Medicine TO be given
IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH The DuEc1oss
We pledge ourselves to the public, that
Year: 1870

feels that it was the price of q Demo-
cratic rebellion, and necessary to save
the Union from destruction.


The Courier states that the City
Council appointed a committee to
look into the matter. The Council
might interfere in this matter with
more propriety if it was not busily
engaged in taxing the market people
heavily for places in the markets,
some of them under cover, and some
out in the open air with no aecommo-
dations except curb-stone to back
their wagons against. In view of its
financial operations In this line, as
well as In others, its investigation of
matters that do not concern il, savors
Of demagogeIy. The Council will
find enough to do in attending to
municipal affairs, and protecting the
city from bankruptcy, without assist
ing to run the


INTERNAL. REVENUE.
Year: 1870

come here on the first of September,
and speak before the Republican
County Convention. He will be
warmly welcomed, and we hazard
nothing in promising a speech on the
occasion entirely worthy the distin-
guished Senator. We doubt not that
Mr. Voorhees, late speech here will
receive due attention.
Year: 1870

toration Of Emperor Napoleon, and
that the Congress on che Eastern
question would not be held without 3
French plenipotentisry: that France
had no authority TO appoint one just
now, and that he would not recognize
the authority Of men of the pavement
to set among their betters.


King William is excessively anx-
ious to return home, and Won Moltke
lameRts the intense sufferings Of the
German troops or account Of the
Year: 1870

The bonds of the government for the claim
of this State in the war of 1912, will be ready
for delivery to the Treasurer of Maine about
the first of November, who will keep them
in trust for the North American and Europe
an Railway Company.
Year: 1870

Some two hundred and ten pairs of twins
were born in Michigan, in six months OF
1863. Michigan is the place where the
Shrieking Sisserhood should be sent to get
rid of their eminent nonsense.
Year: 1870

The radical majority in Congress are not
yet fully satisfied with the situation of the
suffrage question, and will continue tinker
ing it until none but dyed in the wool redi-
Gals can lawfully exercise the privilege.
Year: 1870

Under the laws of the State of Ten
nesse, it is made the duty of State
and County Tax Collectors to report
to the January term of the first Cir
cult Court the real estate on which
the taxes have not been paid for the
previous year. The property so re-
ported Is condemned by the court, and
an order of sale issued to the Tax Col
lector, who, after advertising the
same, disposes of it ut public auction,
on the first Monday in July, if the
taxes are not paid in that time. A
return of the property sold is made
to the next September term of the
court. The Clerk of the Court then
becomesTecciver of the taxes on all
property stricken oil to the State for
the benefit of common schools. The
delinquent tax payer has twelve
months from the date ofsale in which
to redeem his property. a large
amount of property has been sold in
this way, the title To which is now
vested in the State by reason of these
sales.-NdSh. Banner.
Year: 1870

"Unstable as water, thou shalt not
excel" is the language of the Bible.
Whoever expects to succeed In any
undertaking must enter into 1t with
y hearty and earnest will to do his
best. When u trade or profession Is
chosen, obstacles, be they large or
small, must not be allowed To stand
in the way of mastering that trade or
profession. However much we may
deprecate the old time custom of in
ldenturing apprentices, the system, in
its practical results, operated almost
always for the lasting good ofappren
tices. Generally, IL insured to him a
good trade and u wholesome discip-
line that fitted him for success in bus
iness. At the present time very
many young men undertake to ac.
quire trade, aud after n brief trial
abandon it, because there are unpleas-
ant duties to be performed and OBJ
stacles to be overcome. They consid-
er themselves accountable to no one,
and go and come at the bidding oi
caprice, or an unsettled, uneasy mind.
The result Of this is to send out into the
world young men who have not halt
learned their trades, of unstable char
acter, who drift from post to pillar,
and who succeed in nothing but stroll
ling the highways life, melancholy
wrecks of men.


We would earnestly cntreat every
young man, after he has chosen his
vocation to stick TO it; don't leave il
because hard blows are struck or dis
agreeable work to be performed. The
men who have worked their way up
to wealth and usefulness do not belong
to the shiftless and unstable class,
but may he reckoned among those
who took off their coats, rolled
up their sleeves, conquered their
prejudice against labor, and manful-
ly bore the heat and burden of the
day. Whether upon the old, worn
out farm, where our fathers toiled,
diligently striving to bring back the
soil to productiveness; in the machine
shop or factory, or the thousand Other
business places that invite honest toll
and skill, let the motto be: Perse
vearance and industry. The baby
training of the nursery was good in
its place, but it won't answer all the
demands of an active life. This /.
not n baby world. We must expect
to be jostled and knocked about IN
the stern conflict, and run over, If We
are not on the lookout and prepared
to meet the duties of life with pur
pose not to shirk them. A young
man with good trade or honorabl,
profession, as he goes forth into the
world with his mind made up to stick
to his trade or profession, Is not oh
liged to ask for many favors HI
will hew his way to success, Will,
the unstable and shiftless will grow
tired, despair and fail.-Pdtem Star
Year: 1870

COURAGE IN EVERYDAY LIRE.-
Have the courage to discharge adcbt
while you have the money in your
pocket.


Have the courage TO do without
that which you do not need, however
much your eyes may covet II.


Have the courage to speak your
mind when 1t isnecessary you should
do so, and TO hold your tongue when
IL is prudent you should do so.


Have the courage 10 speak 10 a
friend in "A "seedy" coat, even though
you are in company with IA rich one,
and richly attircd.
Have the courage To tell man why
you do not lend him your money.
Have the courage Ia cut the most
agreeable acquaintance you have
when you are convinced that he lack,
principle. "a friend should beaI
friends inflrmities, but not his vices


Have the courage % wear your old
clothes untll you pay Tor your new
O.lNs.