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Year: 1871

CoNNoIssEURs in brandy may possibly
be somewhat dismayed to learn that Of
two hundred and sixty-three thousand gall
Ions of brandy in the country, only one
hundred thousand gallons are made from
fruits, the rest being compounded from
various spirits. There is no hope that this
suggestive bit of information will lessen the
consumption Of the fiery liquids now sold
as brandy; but these are the trustworthy
figures Of the Internal Revenue Bureau.
Year: 1871




A Serious harge.--On Saturday last,
Detectives Dan Wren and Dabney arrested
George w. Woody, who resides on the
Mechanicsville road, just outside the city,
charged with stealing one COW, the property
of Dominica Med Donough, on last Saturday
week, and also with stealing one horse,
valued at $50, the property of Major Hicks.
Woody was locked up in the first station
house until this morning when q partial
hearing was had before Justice Royster in
the police court, when, on account Of the
absence of an important witness for the
Commonwealth, continued the case until
the 10th, and the accused admitted to bail
in tn sum of $500 for his appearance.


From the evidence, it appears that
Woody had taken Major Hicks horse to
work his truck garden, for his feed, with
the understanding that the horse must not
be used for any other purpose, and that he
(NNoody) afterwards took the horse and
pawned him for sl2. As to the cow, he is
said to have sold her to a party by the
name of Bowlcs, and that soon after she
was identified as the property of another
party, who stated she had been stolen !;
whereupon the party purchasing from
Woody was compelled to return her to the
rightful owner.
Year: 1871

The Repical at the African Csurch.-The
religious interest among our colored people
has in no wise abated. The revival at the
First African church is still in progress.
On the first Sabbath in this month, fifty
converts were baptized by the pastor, and
on yesterday the ordinance was administer
ed to one hundred and fifteen more. In the
afternoon the hand of fellowship was ex-
tended one hundred and sixty-fiye new
members. The number of persons hap
tized by the pastor of this church during
spring and summer months is five hundred
and fifteen, with prospect Of many more.
In connection with this church there is at
tached a fourisning Sabbath school. The
Rev. Jas. Ii. Holmes is pastor Of this
church, and is beloved and respected by the
entire congregation. s
Year: 1871

NEW YORK, February I5.-The
people of Brooklyn are much excited
over the prospect of water famine,
there should be now twenty feet Of
water in the reservoir, but yester-
day there was only eleven feet, and
last night it was entirely drawn of.
The water will be turned on again
this morning. The water is lower than
it has been for several years.
Year: 1871

sition, to obey it without delay, and
forthwith to detail and employ the
military or naval force of the United
States. 1t is provided, further, that
il an aggrieved citizen sues one Of the
officers under this act, the latter may
transfer the case to the United States
Circuit Court, and the Judgment of a
State court in such q case shall be null
and void. Sections five and six Of the
act Of last session to amend the natU.
ralizatlOn laws and to punish crime
against the same are repealed by this
bill, though such repeal is not 10 affect
pending suits. This bill will, Of
course, pass the House and probably
the Senate.
Year: 1871

New YORK, February 15.-Stev-
ems gunbOat will be ready for launch
ing in June. Most of the machinery
is in position and the vessel will be
completed during this and next month,
except a portion Of the jOiner's work.
Stevens beqUeathed the battery to
the State of New Jersey. It is not
certain that the State can hold the be-
quest. If it cannot it will probably
be disposed of 80 the battery will pass
into the hands of our own or some
other government. 1t is not intended
to arm the vessel until after she is
finally disposed of.
Year: 1871

LOUISVILLE, February 15.-Yester-
day the axle Of an engine-tender to
the train going east on the Knoxville
branch road broke and the train was
completely wrecked. The express
car was dragged hundred feet with
out a wheel under it. Fortunately no
one was seriously hurt.
Year: 1871

From the Arksdelphis Tribune


About halt-past two o'clock on Sun
day, shock Of an earthquake was
ielt at this place, attended with a
rumDl1ng noise similar to distant
thunder. Buildings were shaken con-
slderably for moment, but no fur
ther effects were produced except in a
few seconds after the shaking was felt
noise like the roaring of a heavy
waterfall was distinctly heard.
Year: 1871

g l. Ven ZILken, brave officer OF the
Confederate amy, who took an active part
in the service of this State towards the
close OF the war, died in New Orleans
few days ogo. He had been engaged in
the auction business of late years.
Year: 1871

THE NEXT CAMPAIGS.-The prospects of the
Republican campaign are exceedingly favorable
for the coming election in this STATE. The party
and the press throughout the State are more
harmonious than ever, and all come out boldly
in asserting their determination to abide the de-
cision of the majority in Convention assembled, ,
and we sincerely hope our State Central Com
mittee will open the campaign by calling the Re-
publican Convention in advance of the Demo-
cratic Convention. The Democracy are fighting
among themselves, IN a terrific manner, several
threatening to bolt if Haight is not nominated, ,
and others determined to scratch Haight if he is
nominated. Whether Haight gets the nomna-
ton or not, we are sure to succeed, from the
fact that no Republican will have occasion to
scratch his ticket, while Haight's course on
many public affairs is bound to lose him votes
and he cannot afford to lose solitary Demo-
cratic vote, from the fact that the Chinese ques-
ton, the fifteenth amendment and other old is
sues that frightened few Republicans, are dead
beyond successful resurrection, for political ef
feet at presently Yrekd Journal.
Year: 1871

WE learn from Washington that the Republi.
can party of California is ut the present moment
in state of great agitation and disorganizaton
over the removal of Honorable Charles Sumner
from the Craftsmanship of the Committee of For
eign Relations of the Senate. We say the Re-
publican party of California, because the state
ment covers the whole Republican party of the
country. and of that party the organization 10
this State is, OF course, part and parcel. Till
this light-giving telegram reached us, we were
not aware that Republicans here had got by the
ears and were now tuggiug away at each other
with fierce energy We were of the opinion THAI
no sentiment prevailed hereabouts, but one of
regret that such step had been taken psless for
good and sufficient reasons. IL Mr.. Summer had
been arrogating TO himse greater powers than
egitimately attached to the office from which he
has been deposed-if Foreign Ministers were be-
ginning to regard that gentleman rs President OF
the United States and not General Grant, then
il is possible that that regret may be greatly
soitened. At all events, as a. consequence of
this imbroglio, we do not think that any pro-
gressive citizen in this State will consider il to
be his duty at once to turn his coat and Join the
Democratic party. There is a general belief
among all those who feel An interest in the
welfare of California that we have had about
enough of that concern for all practical pur-
poses.
Year: 1871

I did not know that Mr.. Hawes was at the
point of death when wrote last, and if had
known it, do not think ! should have used
milder adiectives or less forcible expressions in
commenting on his impracticable philanthropy.
The proverb De mortuis and so on, is about
played out, and the obituaries written on Horace
Hawes show that such is the case. Indeed no
one could say that he was good man or that he
had many qualities to be commended. Except
for his probity there was little about him to
honor and less to praise. His gifts-if that is
the proper term TO use for endowments that
were never intended to be available-were off
springs Of private spite rather than of charity.
His private life was one continued feud with his
wife and relatives, and even his Legislative Ca
reer received much more credit than it deserved
especially in the matter of the San Francisco
Consolidation Act, Of which he not the au-
thor, though he claimed to be. 1t is understood
that his relatives will try to upset his University
scheme on the plea of insanity but it is difficult
to see how they can maintain the allegation,
anyhow, there is not the least likelihood that
the project will mature. The estate is nearly
certain ultimately to revert TO his family, and as
the State has already made good provision for a
University, the prospect is not to be regretted.


SCRIBBLER.
Year: 1871

Every day demonstrates clearly that liver complaint
in all its distressing forms be controlled cured with
out difficulty Inconvenience. 1t is obstinate d ease
but Its ubstnacy is not proof against the pertnacous
dial and restorative operation of losteers Stomach Btters
That genial corrective cOmpe the organ do its duy 1t
must secrete regularly and BEAUTIFULLY under the influence
of the Btters Their action brings it buck from
beon into perfect harmony with the laws of health If
there is cstvenes it disappears if there is sdeache
backache it if the skin and the whites of the eyes
tnged with superuous bile they their


hue; if the appetite is gane it returns if the digestion is
impaired it is resored in brief whatever the ymp
the complaint may be- and whatever the phase has


is certain Such the uniform Of this prepa
ration where bilious disease has been already deveoped
in where there is merely constitutional tendency
liver complaint it may be prevented throughout life by
regular in small quantities, of this palatbe andoe'
These proven cs and should be seriously pondered-or
rather they should be promptly acted uponby all persons
Of bilious habits Mar Aim
Year: 1871

the important organs of the body either for health
disease Keep them strong and vigorous, and all will be
WE'LL allow them be disordered and the whole system
sick Brisos Sarsaparila and Sugar coated Pills
pared expressly the liver and stomach. Every
bilious disorder and every arrangement of the digestive func


ons controlled and strengthened by these two great
remedies For sale by j. Barnickel Weaverville $685.
Year: 1871

A DIFFICULT CoEUEDRUM. The Examiner had
an article headed "What has the Democratic
party done for The laboring menY' That couun-
drum Is a little too hard for u.s. we have searched
it's record diligently but have been unable to
discover that il ever did anything for them
Vallejo ReeoKdky.
Year: 1871

Another thing that has lately given rise to
much talk, especially amongst Protestants, is
the strange disposition of property made by one
Bridget Huen. She died in Saint Mary's hos
ptal few weeks ago from the effects of a pro-
longed debauch, and ut her death bed was at
tended by Father Gallagher. l do not remem-
ber the precise terms or amounts of her bequests,
but it is sufficient to say that of about $4,000
in coin all but very small sum is devised either
10 Father Gallagher for his own absolute dispo-
sal, or in trust for bis Church 1t is alleged
that at the time of her death she was incapable
OF making a will, and the heirs intend to contest
it on that ground. Altogether there is small
harmony and much scandal in our'ocal Roman
Catholic world, and Archbishop Alemany has
somewhat moro than he can do to keep order.
Year: 1871




A FORTY NINE STRIKE.-The Nevada
Transcript of the Sd inst contains the fol
lowing:


On Wednesday last VIM Michels and
another man made one of the riches dis
coveries ever made in this State. The
strike was made on the Washington road,
about five miles from this city, at point
where several old roads come together
The parties were walking along the road
when they found lump worth about SS.
They Immediately went to work and ascer-
tanned that the gravel prospected WELL On
Thursday they went up with Marker, and
on that day panned out SS4. Yesterday
Markers stage stopped on the down grade
trip, and the eleven passengers picked up
from SO to Sl2 in dust in an hour. The
surface prospects from SO to S12 to the
pan, in course gold. The spot where this
discovery was made is about one mile south
of where the Six Mile House formely
stood, where several roads connect with
the Washington road. The ground has
been travelled over for years without any
one suspecting the existence of gold, and
now a regular 40 strike has been made =
The ground is certainly rich, and whether
it continues so or not will be settled soon.
Several locations have already been made,
and number of persons went out yester-
day afternoon to see the ground. The bed
rock is not near the surface of the point
where the discovery was made, and the
ground is mparatively level
Year: 1871

Ed. COURIER the instructions
Of the U. S. Land Office, and the decisions
of the Commissioner as published in the
Union, the "TURNING POINT" in all con-
tests between agricultural and mineral
claimants is as to what the land is most
valuable for for agricultural or mining
purposes Land may contain some min
eral but not enough to pay for the labor
and expense of working it. Such land is
classed as agricultural. If a gulch, creek
or fat, which pays for mining, extends
through or upon 40 or 160 acre tract of
land, it does not necessarily follow that
all of that 40 or 160 acre tract is more
valuable for mining than agriculture, and
that the whole tract should be condemned
as mineral land. Further, if a gulch, creek
or fiat, extending through or upon 40 or
100 acre tract, has heretofore been mined
out, or nearly so, it does not follow that
the balance of the 40 or $50 acres will
pay to mine also, Or is really worth more
for mining than agriculture. There is
hundreds Of acres in this county on which
the ''color" can be founed, but which will
not pay to mine, and all such land is clear
ly open to pre-emption, "Bed Rock" to
the contrary Notwithstanding.


CLEAR CREEK.
Year: 1871

The only daughter of the Gar of Russia
the Grand Duchess Mary, a young lady of
eighteen, is reported to be betrothed to the
Prince of Orange, gentleman of thirty
one, and the heir of the crown of Holland.
This is probably quiet notification to the
new German empire that Russia does not
care to see the gates of the Baltic and
North Sea absolutely covered by the Ger
man cannon.
Year: 1871

The Republican primary election comes
off this evening. This is free country and
every member of the party in this precinct
has right to run for delegate, and we
hope all will do so, and that there will be
no grumbling about not having had q
sshow." afterward
Year: 1871

TIMBER DEvAsTATIN-The Carson
Register says that the wood.choppers have
cleaned the eastern range of the Sierra,
from base to summit, from point north
west of Carson City to point one mile
south of where the Kings Canon road
crosses the summit, and are extending
their operations still further southwark, and
down the western slope toward Glenbrook,
southwest, and toward Delicone Bay, north
At a rough guess there must be cut and
corded up within one mile of the line of
the Clear Caeek Aume, 100000 cords of
wood. For miles the side of the mountain,
where dense forests of great pines once
grew, is treeless as prairie, and along the
right lines of other claims yet untouched
the tall timber rises like great walls, as if
to oppose the further progress of the wood
man.
Year: 1871

A FACT TO REMEMBER-At an election
for State Senator, held Immediately aftet
the Grant and Colfax campaign il Solano
and Yolo counties, the majority against
Hon. Charles Reed in Yolo, which is his
own county, was 446; whereas the same
county gave only the year before, in the
Presidential contest, 81 against. This
shows Reed to be a very popular man, and,
of course when he can show this record, we
are led to believe he will have to improve
some in order to win this Congressional
fight The truth is when such fact as
this is known, it is evident that we should
drop our weak men and take those who we
know will carry us on to victory.-Sierra
Messenger.
Year: 1871

Conundrum by clergyman at a
dinner party = Why don't they
build mills on the lower Mississippi?
Answer-Dam it they can't. Re
sponse by a lady of the party-Why
does the devil never skate? Answer
Where in hell can he find ice?
Year: 1871

The testimony of Mrs. Fair, ar
raigned in a California court for the
murder of Judge Crittenden, must
be regarded as extraordinary. She
claims to be the true wife of Critten-
den because she loved him. On the
other hand, she denied being the
wife of man to whom she is legally
married. because she does not love
him. What a California jury may
do with her we have no idea what
ever; but if she is a credible witness
she deserves hanging. Probabl ' the
jury may take different view of it,
though we hope none of them may
know how it is themselves Phila
delphia Day.
Year: 1871

Ed. TRIBUNE:


Permit me through your columns, to
address few words to the Young La
dies, of Manitowoc and vicinity. Let
me appeal to them and invoke their as
sistance in this good cause. Your infu-
ence, Ladies, with the ruder sex, is con-
fessedly great, and it ought to be So.
Let each of you administer the pledge,
to the youth of your choise. Let your
ultima;um be, that he must either re-
sign you or the bottle. He dares not re-
fuse you, and if he does, he must be a
dolt and dotard and not worth picking
out of the gutter. What prefer grog
bottle to pretty Maid? Monstrous;
Impossible; Young Ladies, let me ask
you, would you permit the perfume of
your ambrosiai lips to be mingled and
contaminated with the odious fumes of
the bar-room Would you actually
suffer your dear delicate cheeks (don't
blush, did not say lips) to be touched
by lips which left their la st impression
On the grog glass? Out upon the
thought; l am shure you would not.
Oh, then. beseech you, if any of you
have (and [ doubt not there are many of
those), who keep your company in whom,
you feel more than common interest,
urge them to renounce tippling, pledge
them to teetotalism, ere you pledge your
Self to them 1t is the only safe guard
against the dire calamity of becoming
that worst of wretches, the drunkards
wife. Look into all classes of society,
high and low, youswill see the desolation
that is brought on to families men cut
off in their prime that might have lived,
and been an ornament and a blessing to
society, had it not been for tho inordin-
ate use of Intoxicating liquors. P.
Year: 1871

In presenting the above ticket we are
happy to notice, that each ward of our
City, and the City convention also, have
done justice to the best men in our COM
munity in their selections.


We can see no instance where the tick
ct could be improved, and therefor can
most heartily recommend it to the 0ener-
al support of our fellow citizens. With
such Mayor and Aldermen, we can
safely trust the welfare Of our communi-
ty, fully satisfied that no corruption will
enter their councils, and that our city
administration will stand for the future
as high for honesty and integrity as il
ever has in the past
Year: 1871

WE call the especial attention of our
farmers and gardeners to the advertise
nent for the election of officers of our
Agricultural Society. Let there be a
general attendance at the meeting ap-
pointed, thus showing an interest which
that society so richly deserves.
Year: 1871

P. s. Tilson lost one of his best hors-
es by breaking its leg on the road near
Mud Creek. This is nothing to be won
dered at in the present state of our roads
and especially in the vicinity where the
accident happened
Year: 1871

BLOOD was nearly drawn in an inter
esting melee between one of our topers
and a rum dealer, last evening, which
resulted in the former receiving a gentle
tap on the Uranium with beer malet.
Year: 1871

In compliance with City Charter of the City of
Manitowoc herewith present for publication state
ment showing the name of every person who had
account or claim allowed by said City, the amount al
lowed thereon and brief statement of the of
the demand embracing all accounts from the date of
the like statement up March the 20th 1870, made
Year: 1871

The "dark seance" Of the Davenport
brothers was rudely interrupted in Charles
ton, South Carolina, by scoffer among the
audience, who suddenly cast the light from
a bull's-eye lantern upon tho stage. 1t
lasted but a moment, but q writer in the
Charleston Ne,cs says that in the dim light
he saw distinctly the figure Of q man, swing
ing guitar, directly in front Of the chair in
which Professor Fay had been moment
before tied and seated. The gas was re-
lighted. and, upon examination, Professor
Fay and one of the Davenports were found
tied to their chairs. The volunteer illumi-
nstOr was put out
Year: 1871

IMPoRTANr no YOUNG MEN.-Al who wish
q practical education for a small expense
and in the shortest possible time, should ap-
ply at once to Dolbear Commercial College,
Nos. l64 and 166 Canal street, where SO
many of our business men acquired that
instruction which has been q fortune to
them. lLet young men do likewise, and not
throw away their time.
Year: 1871

IMPORTANCE OF ExERcIsE.-.Wilh>
ont regular exercise Of tie body
health cannot be maintained the
body becomes weak, the counten-
ancc pale and languid, and the
spirits depressed and gloomy
Regular bodily exercise on the con-
trary. creates a healthy appetite,
invigorates the power Of digestion,
canses sound and refreshing sleep,
freshness Of complexion, and
cheertulness of spirit; it wards off
disease, and tends to preserve the
vigor of both mind and BODY to ad


vanced age. During the winter
season, active exercise in the open
air preserves the warmth Of the
body and renders it less susccpti
BILE to the influence of cold, and
less dependent for.its comfort on
artificial heat. The perioda of the
day best adapted to exercise are
early in the morning and towards
the close of the day. Walking is
the most beneficial and most natu.
raj exercise, because in the erect
position, every part Of the body ia
free from restraint, while by tho
gentle motion communicated to
each portion of it, in the act Of
walking, free circulation is promo
ted. Next to walking riding on
horseback is the kind of exercise
to be preferred. Many other spe.
cies of exercise may be considered
as contributing 70 Vie support of
health as working in tho garden
or in the fields running, leaping,
dancing and swimming.
Year: 1871

If there is one thing more than another


that ought always to set you on your guard


against teacher of religion, it is when ne


comes to you with the assertion OF his own


spiritual authority, and either bribes you


with promises of eternal happiness, or threat
ems Won with penalties Of eternal misery, IN


order to persuade you to think as he does. NO


man has a right to be listened to for mo-


ment who dares to set himself up as the


spokesman OF God, as having the right TO


dictate to you what you shall or shall not De-


lieye. If any minister, or any church, or


any book should presume to make this, arro-
CANT claim over your minds and conseiencess
YOU are bound to reject it as men. Loysity
to God in heaven, and your fealty 10 BIS
voice in your consciences, command you to
resist. and to reject the insolent usurper OF
| the divine throne in your hearts. Iell him
| vou will listen to him, and hear what ne mas
| to saw. SO long as he speaks to you in his own


name and out of his own hearts honest con-


yicfions; but If he dare to say, Obey me,


or YOU are lost ''-if he dare to say or inslnu-
| ate that he has a grain of authority over you
/ in matters of faith and religion, then you


viii know that God has not sent him. thai


he is one of those false prophets who - use


their own tongues and say the Lord saith,
and that he is to be henceforth an object
lust suspicion, and every word he speaks Il
! TO be received with distrust. -Chartes Foysey