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Year: 1871

rBostwiek's Medical and Surgical Journal. ]
This most painful of the diseases OF
the nails is caused by the improper man
ner of cutting the pail (gennerally Of
the great toe. and then wearing a mar
row, badly made shoe. The nail begin
ming to grow too long, and rather wide
at the corners, is trimmed around the
corner, which gives temporary relief
But then it begins to grow wider in the
side where il was cnt off; aud. as the
shoe presses the flesh against the corner.
the nail cuts more and more into the
raw flesh, which becomes excessively
tender and irritable If this state con
tinue long the toe becomes more and
more painful and liberated and fungus
| (proud fesh) sprouts up from the sorest
points Walking greatly increases the
suffering. till positive rest becomes indis
peDsable.


Treatment-We omit all modes Of cut
ting out the nail by the root, and all
other cutting or torturing operations
Begin the effort at cure by simple appli
cation to the tender part of small qnan
tify OF peIrhlofidescf iron Ii u ftafnd
in drug stores in fluid form. though
sometimes in powder There is immedi
ately moderate sensation of pain. con
siriction or burning In few minutes
the tender surface is felt to be dried up.
tanned or mummified. and it ceases to be
painful. The patient. who before could
not put his foot to the floor. now finds
that be can walk upon it without pain
By permitting the hardened, wood like
flesh to remain for two or three weeks. il
can be easily removed by soaking the
foot in warm water. A new and hesithy
structure is found firm and solid, below
If thereafter the nails be no more cut
around the corners or sides. but always
curued in across the front end, they will
in future grow only forwards; and by
wearing shoe Of reasonably good size
and shape, all further trouble will be
avoided.
Year: 1871

CoNsIsTENcY-The world talks OF
consistency much without appearing to
care about it-understand what sort oi
consistency is really desirable. That a
man should always retain the same opiu
ion-that he should shut his eyes and
his ears. learn nothing, obstinately adhere
to bis first conceptions--no one who
loves and properly appreciates the value
of truth aud knowledge could possibly
desire One of the most powerful OBJ
structious to the Advancement of knewl-
edge is the too great readiness with which
mankind make up their minds, shut UP
the book Of experience, and rest confeut-
ed with what they have seen. They who
seek truth with favor are ever open TO
new evidence-eyer ready to consider,
re investigate the opinions they hold.
They deem none irrevocably fixed
They are tolerant of new views, and
explore with candor the grounds on
which they are supported.
Year: 1871

THE annexation of Alaska to the Uni
ted States will not probably increase the
pole tax When the prodigal son went
into a FIR country he probably stopped
in Alaska The people there don't care
for the return of spring; when the rivers
begin to run they cay ats sao,c matter
The territory is well defended against
cavalry; there is shfrer de freeze all
around it. 1t is good place for orators,
even the whales spout. Education is
very general; the whales go in schools
The hunters do not always stop TO read
their letters when they open the seals
The North pole has never been seen;
it is not certain whether the bears climb
it. Those who go there are protected
from the cold although they go in bear
skins.
Year: 1871

THE corn crop of the United States
for 1870 was 100000 bushels, e
gain over last year of more than FIVE
bushels to the acre The hog crop is a
little over 10000, 900 tons-15 per cent
less than that Of 1869
Year: 1871

No farmer was ever made poor by pro-
viding comfortable quarters for his stock.
even though he ran in debt to do Ia; but
thousands have become poor by NOT at
tending to this important matter. IN
animal we'll housed in winter will thrSb
on much less food than one slposoa 20
stcru sad driving winds-
Year: 1871

ehere were but TWO polling places, and during the
entire day both were as devoid OF excitement OF any
kind and as free from gatherings OF curious LOCKERS
on as the funeral OF friendless corpse. The vote
OF the ward is ve-y light the best, and therefore
k Is seldom troubled with professional strikers.
During the earlier portion Of The day the reform
ticket ran well, but later the Tammany list became
refreshed and, with the exception OF Judge Led
with. ran for time ahead. At the close Of the
polls which was reached without trouble of any
kind, the verdict was that reform had done well
Year: 1871

In this ward the utmost quieude prevailed dur
ing the entire morning, and before ten o'clock fully
one-third OF the vote was poiled; and until the az


ternoon there was no polling district which the most
timd ladies could not pass without fear Of moesta


tion. and almost without knowing that It was any
more than ordinary business day. Toward noon,
however, the effects Of King Alcohol began 10 assert
ther supremacy over the distinguished pa
triots OF this tine-honored denizen OF Tam
many, and soon there became visible the
manifestations OF fretfulness on the part OF the
unternned, which was In every instance promptly
checked by the prompt and trm Intervention OF the
police under captain Petty. on the one hand, and
the conciIiatory character OF the probable result


upon the other; and the closing hours Of the day
developed IN the voting precincts nearest to the
seventh ward and the river, where the 'iongsho ore
men are In the asccndancy. unmistakaDIe signs OF
dissatisfaction on the part OF many 'bruisers,
with the auietude Of the day. and the
Year: 1871

There but few inventions OF discoveries
partment of labor. To have supposed, year ago,
that the dirtest garment could be washed clean,
in twenty or 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 supposition has no
foundation in fact, and is contradicted by the ex-
perience of every lady whe 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, as 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 witnessed its success Ten
thousand boilers were sold in New York City in less
than i've n onths, from one stand, and at this time
the orders reach about one hundred day. Ne
used it as directed that did not recommend
it. 1t has been recommended by than five
thousand persons in less than six months. Among
the names are those of the most distinguished cit
liens of the United States but the best recommen-
dation is to take the boiler and use it yourself Do
just as you directed and you will be more than
satisfied. 1t appeals to us all as matter of econ
omy, and can be shown to be the best kind of an
investment. Ii 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 gcntiemens wear, and chiIdrens' cloth
ing, only cost You $40 year. They will last twice
as long washed in this way as by thelold method.
Thus, you actually save $40 year by investing 10
or 200 per cent. annually. There is no family
scarcely butspends more than here stated but this
is taken as very low average of this branch of
family expense. Added to this is the great con-
venience and comfort of the thing, which, all taken
together, makes it luxury which no. family can
well afford to be without


This Boiler sesthe best of any article ever offer
ed to the public. Anybody after trying it fairly
will not let it go outef of the house.
Year: 1871

THE CAMPAIGN IN CALIFORNIAN !.


Fl. Davis, in behalf of the California Re


publicans here, called upon General Logan


last evening, to ascertain if be would visit


California next Fall, to take part in the
political canvass, if. be received an invita-


ton from the State Central committee
The General said dsbe knew of nothing to
prevent it but sickness If he should 90
be would want to take with him the Hi
Dois Republican Quartette Club, to which
l havo before alluded. Gen. Logan is a
whole team in political campaign He
is ready and eloquent debater; has had
a good training on the stump; his speeches
are, interesting and effective. With the
Illinois Glee Club to add the sweet charms
and soft persuasion of music to the Gener-
ais clear cut logic and telling eloquence,
the California Republicans will have a
platform battery that can command almost
any audience that comes within range. If
the State Central Committee know where
their interests lie, they will not fail to make
the most of this opportunity.- Washing
ton correspondent Of Sacramento Record.
Year: 1871

that those bold, defiant, energetic, persevering
successful business meA. are always those whose
generative organs are in perfect health ?


You hear such men complain of being
melancholy, of nervousness, palpitation Of ths
heart. They never afraid they cannot succeed
in business; they dom become sad and diseourag
ed they always polite and pleasant in the CEN
panyof ladies, and look you and them right in the
faco-none of your dcwncas looks or other meansss
about them l do not those who keep the
organs inflated by running to excess. These will
not only
Year: 1871

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


Bring the water to boil, and then place the
clothes in the hot water. The water will imme-
dately pour over the she'll all around, and if it
boils over raise the lid.


Keep up a hot fire for twenty minutes. Then
take the clothes out and immediately SUDS them
through in soft water. If any shade of the dirt
remains. 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
0UGHLY SUBS the clothing after boiling. Every
lady knows that the least particle Of suds left in
the, clothes to dry viii cause the clothes to look
yellow. brisk fire is important in order to pro-
duce rapid boiling. Time may be saved by stirring
or turning the clothes occasionally while boiling
Tho cover should 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. +sess2 57ss-sfr f,ss 49,. ai-s


Articles much soiled may be left in for a second
boiling. White fannels may be beautiful washed
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 colors 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 was he'd per-
fectly, without injury, by this process The almost
absolute necessity of using soft, or abroken," !"
water, is so well understood. as to hardly need
mention here - s5@


No machine ever invented will entirely remove
the streaks from dirty wristbands and Collars
This Self-washing Boiler more nearly does it than
any other. device. Should shade or streak remain,
it will be found to be so reduced and sofened
disappear without the use of q wash-board, by
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 viii last
twice as long if washed by this new process which
alone would pay for Boiler many times during
single year, in almost any family, to say nothing
of the important consideration cf saving labor.


For any yrequired information call on on address


THOMAS GREENE,


Shasta, CAL


Shasta, April End, 1879.
Year: 1871




We have watched with considerable in
terest the progress Of the educational de
partlnent Of the State government. and
have repeatedly commended its acts, and
we are still ready and willing to do so when
they shall merit it. We are now com
PEELED to censure, but hope that our censure
may assist rather than impede its work.


1t began under great difficulties: it is the
result of partisan tight. and the Repub-
lcan party fathered it and is now RESPONSE
ble for its conduct and success. 1t was
never the intention OF the Republican party,
however, to establish partisan schools. Su
perlntendent Conway mas justly appointed
school directors and officers in many in
stances without regard TO party or race. He
has called to his aid eminent teachers hay
ing in view no other consideration than
their fitness and appreciation of the work
BY this conservative spirit he has SO far de-
stroyed the animosities which confronted
him as to be able to extend the work of his
department into parishes where. otherwise.
it would have been an impossibility to es-
tablish public school or send division su-
perintendent. The best citizens of all classes
by this means becoming convinced that the
department was not political machine,
but an institution for the general public
good, have given it their hearty co-Opera-
ton. And this is as II should be.


We regret 10 observe, since the late
troubles i'll the Republican party, that such
men as Hon. J. Henri Burch. of Baton
Rouge, a member of the House and a
champion OF the school bill at the last ses-
sion: Hon. Anthony Overton, of Ouachita.
a member of the House Committee on Pub
lie Education. and Hon. A. J. Sypler. OF
st. Mary. a State senator who voted for the
school bill, should be removed for no other
than partisan reasons. To say nothing
about the violation of the intent, spirit and
letter of the law under which these gentle
men We're elected school directors, we would
still protest against such arbitrary action
on the part OF the State Board of Pub
lie Education. We hold that when
school officer meets all the requirements
of the law. can not be charged
with negligence or incompetency. and
is friend of education. that it would be
quite as appropriate to remove him for his
opposite religious as well as political views
to those held by his superior officers. In
either case it would be violation of popu-
lar and well conceived notions of repub-
licanism Besides either effort would seri-
Ously retard the school work bv creating a
host of enemies where no necessity exists
for them. 1t is a disorganiZin. influence,
and we ask the press Of the State to Join us
in this protest.


Let it be understood that the department
of education is above the broils and tur-
molls of political strife, and that it is de-
voted alone to the nobler and better duties
pertaining to the imparting of knowledge
to the neglected youth of the State. 1t Will
then become the common pride and receive
an universal support
Year: 1871

No candid person in the South will
deny that the general experience of the
negro since emancipation has been pro-
gress; that in nearl y every respect of
his life he exhibits some improvement
from that date. Southern men are not
very ready to advertise this to the world;
hey would probably confess it with re-
luctance to a Northern commission of
inquiry; but in private conversations
among themselves, where no pride of
controversy interposes, they freely admit


1t and wonder at it. The negro moves.
He is showing the greatest eagerness tor
knowledge and education; attested by
the fact, tor which examination is chal-
lenged, that in the free schools of the
South, where he has equal admission,
there are more black children than white
ones in proportion to the population of
each race in the given community. So
TAR from becoming the idle vagabond
hat the pessimst theorizers would have
him after emancipation, he is exemplari-
" industrious; attested by the tact that
to-day the negro represents nearly all
the labor of the South, and admitting
this test, that of persons in equal condi-
ton OF poverty and of necessity of work,
there are tar more poor whites than
negroes who are idle in the South. OF
the vices that were to assail and destroy
the negro in his new estate of freedom
here are no proofs; quite the contrary.
The terrible vice OF intemperance, which
has been the usu II scourge of " ca races,
and the almost unfailing incident of
aiN - oil W
unknown among the Southern freedmen.
SO tar from being improvident, the Won


der is how the negro economics, gets so
many good clothes aud real comforts out
OF his very scanty wages. As voter
he has shown discretion and indepen-
denee that have nOnplussed the wisest of
our pol tlcians. There were white wise
acres wlo, sometime ago, supposed that


he atgro's vote might be procured by
the mereSt solicitation, a mere wink
from .he employer; and common joke


III the South on the Fifteenth Amend
ment was that the dsfranchised white
man might buy some cheap old negro to
10 his voting for him. Never was such
disappointment. The spectacle has not
been uncommon in the South of q negro
scarcely less than he had shown in the
days of slavery, who possibly yet said
Mas'r," who did his work in all humill-
~ and with all subjection, yet going
openly to the polls and casting his vote
there against the party of his employer.
Such an instance OF selfrespect and NOR
al courage is to be admired even by those
against whom it acts.


'"7ne Romance Of the Negro an Oc-,
tober GALAXY.
Year: 1871

The Rebel Hospital. They were supplied
during their whole confinement with
sue food and reiresments Az their un.
fortunate situation demanded, by a
young lady belonging to one Of the first
famili 8 OF the town, who with great
courage and persistency continued TO
minister to their necessities. until one
made his escape, and the other being
greatly disabled, was transported to the
bospitalities Of Libby Prison. II was
our high pleasure, as well az the special
object OF our visit, TO thank that lady in
our own behalf and in behalf of the
friends Of the Union prisoners, for her
great kindness.


The valley Of the Shenandoah is slowly
but certainly recovering from the disas-
ters of the war. The fields are being
reinclosed, the barns rebuilt, the farm
stock replaced, and every effort made to
restore the country TO prosperity far
greater than before the late sad conflict.
Slavery is done away with, and we are
much pleased TO hear the admission eve
rywhere made that "the country was
the better and richer by it's abolition
that slaves never were wealth, and that
labor was really cheaper now than when
1t was uncompensatcd."


When we inquired whether the eman-
cpated were making progress, we found
that if we asked those who were opposed
10 secession before il was accomplished.
though they might afterwards have
fought III the rebel army, we were always
answered, the colored people are doing
well, are getting education, and improv-
ing" On Il e other hand il W. inqu red
OF those who instigated the Rebellion,
and are still unreconcilrd to the new
condition of things, we were as uniform
y answered, "the niggers won't work
on the farms, but run away to the towns
and villages to live in idleness."


Our own conclusion from what we
saw and learned was, that this part of
the population was doing as well as
could be reasonably expected, and on the
whole, advancing in civilization, not
withstanding all the ignorance, barba.
rism, and decentralization which slavery
had imposed upon them, and our firm
belief is that the entire South is destined
TO more vigorous and healthy prosp"ri.
ty than it has ever before known; hat
the production and trade of the country
will be largely increased; and that all,
North and South, will alike rejoice in
the new and higher civilization which
must follow the removal Of an institu-
tion by which large part of the people
were chattelized.
Year: 1871

September strews the woodland DER
With many brilliant color
The world is brighter than before
Why should our hearts be duller ?
Sorrow and the scarlet leaf,


Sad thoughts and sunny weather,
All me the glory and the grief


Agree not well together.
This is the parting season-this


The time when friends are flying;
And lovers now, with many kiss,
Their long forewells are signing.
Why is earth so gaily drest


This pOmp that Autumn beareth
A funeral seems, where every guest
A bridal garment wearelh.
Each one of us, perchance, may here,
On some blue morning hereafter,
Return to view the gaudy year,


But not with boyish laughter.
We shall then be wrinkled men,


Our brows with silver laden,
And thou this glen may'st seek again,
But never more maiden
Nature, perhaps. foresees that Spring
Will touch her teeming bosom,
And that few brief months will bring
The bird, the bee, the blossom.
All, these forests do not know


Or would less brightly wither-
The virgin that adOrns them 80


Will never more come hilher.
Year: 1871

We have yet to receive the first
Radical paper that opposes the i'm
portation Of Chinese, and the conse-
quent reduction Of the wages of the
laboring men to 80 cents per day.


In place Of opposing the infamous
pig-tail enterprise, the ones that have
anything at all to say about it, at
tempt to prove that it will result IL.
great benefit TO the country.


The Ptttadelpltia Press, q leading
Radical organ, over a year ago came
out fairly and squarely in favor of it,
and says, t'let the Cinnamon come |:
they hre needed" And in almost
every county in this State, Radical
papers are trying to induce their
readers TO believe that there is moth
ing tofear from these Pagan pig-tails.


They have covered up their actions.
and now they. have almost million
of these rat-eating, 30 cents per day
laborers, imported into this country
-crowding out of employment the
many frugal, hard-fsted white toilers.
Then Congress refused to prohibit
the outrageous traffic, and the work
Of coaxing coolies from China, and
unloading them in the factories,
mines, and on our railroads, to take
the place of down-troddsn white men.
still goes on.


1t is you laboring men Of the West
who have to suffer. if this doctrine
and work Of Radicalisin is allowed to
go on. Your wages will be reduced
TO that which the rat-eating, pig
tailed Cinnamon are willing to work
for-30 cents per day. That will be
the amount you will get, or there
will be no work for you. Mr.. Pig
tail will do it for that, and the men
who make their money out of your
labor viii give you no more work


We warned you once that negro
suffrage would be fastened upon you.
u 1cas. We warn you now that this
Radical doctrine of Coolie labor will
bring your wages down to Coolie
price-30 cents per day. VIII you
heed the warning?