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Year: 1871

England is gradually approaching
America. IL the process which has been
going on for many hundred years con-
tinues unchecked for as many thousands,
the inhabitants of the State of Labrador
may look across the gradually narrowing
waste Of wsters in the year of our Lord
ll,S7l, ard see the west coast of England
so near that the Atlantic will be reduced
to a strait. 1t is a well-known fact that
the sea is encroaching slowly upon the
east coast of England, and that on the
west the land is gaining on the sea. The
latest startling reminder of this is a
landslip at Whitby, a town on the sea to
the north of Scarborough. The people
living under what is known as the East
Cliff late one night in December last
were rudely aroused from their slumbers
by the cracking of walls and ceilings,
which told them that their real estate
was about to be conveyed " in a man.
ner extremely unsatisfactory to the
owners.


The alarm spread and by moonlight
the people prepared to remove their
goods. The mass of earth moved steadily
but slowly, and by the next night it had
come 10 rest, large part Of the village
and the whole Of the village graveyard
having been pushed out TO sea, where the
waves were tearing to pieces the frail
houses and preparing their forces for a
new attack on the cliff. Fortunately the
motion Of the caving earth was so slow
that there was no loss Of life, but the
destruction Of properly was great. II is
eighty-three years since a similar slip
occurred near Whitby, bvt elsewhere on
Year: 1871

The New York Jewish Times describes
the learning that a qualified Jewish min
lister should possess as follows:


He has to toll and study for years to
navigate the ocean of the Talmud F."
and the preceding and subsequenthistory
and literature of the Hebrews. This ac-
complished, it becomes necessary that he
acquire a tolerable knowledge of the
classic and of those languages related to
the Hebrew. He must become CONVEX
SAINT with the history of every creed, which
has drawn its substance from the Jewish
religion, OF from which the latter in the
course of its development has appropri-
ated part of the material of which It is
now constructed. The various systems
of philosophy, from Aristotle down to
modern times, he must be familiar with,
and no less with the history of the gen
eral progress of the human race. The
vast battlefield on which mankind has
carried on Its mental struggle must be
stretched before his mental eye; he must
be able to trace the living stream of
Gods revelation to its very source, and
follow its tortuous windings through the
labyrinth Of mans history. His must be
a discerning mind that keeps track of
the pure, undefiled current, though lost
for time in the quicksands Of igno-
rance and superstition.
Year: 1871

The LOCK STITCH which it
makes is more durable and beautiful than
any other, presenting the same appear,
ance on both sides of the fabric and will
not rayel. 1t is also more economical,
reouiring oNE-THIRD LESS cotton than
any otLer kind of stitch. Being the same
on both sides, it is not necessary to use
the extremely fine sewing cotton required
by those machines which make stitch
with ridge on the under side, wiiich h can
only be concealed by using thread too
delicate and fine to bear ordinary wear.
Year: 1871

It is an instrument of great versatility
in its operations. 1t will hem, fell, braid,
cord, gather, tuck more beautifully than than
any other machine in use. without bast-
ing or any preparation OF the work.
Year: 1871

GRAND JURY REPORT. To the Honorable
County Court of Placer county--The Grand
Jury would respectfully report that we have
investigated all the cases brought to our no.
tice and found true bills as follows: One for
assault with intent to commit murder. Three
for grand larceny. One for receiving stolen
property knowing it to have been stolen.


We would further report that we have
visited the County Hospital and Jail. There
are twenty-eight patients now in the Hospi
tai, six of whom will probably remain there
the balance of their lives, afflicted in such
manner as to render them incurable. We
talked freely with the patients who expressed
themselves well pleased with their food as
well as their treatment generally. The hos
pital is kept clean and neat, and good order
prevails, rejecting credit upon the managers
thereof


There are ten prisoners in the Jail, four
white men and six chinese, they make no
complaint about their treatment by the officers
in charge, on the contrary express themselves
satisfied. The bedding and cells are clean
and comfortable. The main hall, however
the front rooms in bad condition. There
is a sickening stencil occasoned by privy
which we think can be easily remedied and
with very little expense, and should be at
tended to without delay.


We heartily thank the District Attorney
for his efficient service and gentlcmanly de-
pertinent toward us during the performance
of our duties. We also are under obligation
to the Sheriff and his Deputies for their man
ifest willingness to assist in every instance.
All Of which is respectfully submitted.


S. B. WooDIN,


Foreman.
Year: 1871

GAME LAw.--After Wednesday, ne.t the
sportsman must order and stack arms and
rest for six months or turn his fowling piece
against the classes of game not protected by
law. In some respects this may be unpleas-
ant, but the reflection that the reprod ucing
season is at hand and that game will be all
the more abundant the coming sporting year
should make all content. Some one, ,ofcourse,
will send us half dozen Quail for thus mott
flying him that be must "make hay while the
sun shines"
Year: 1871

PKRsoNAL.-M. d.. Carr, formerly of the
Marysville Express but now carrying on a
large joI. printing Office in San Francisco,
paid our town short visit last week, wish
ing to take look at the country, and to get
away from the rush and turmoil of city bus
mess life for few days. Mr.. Carr was the
candidate for State Printer on the Demo
cratic ticket in 1861 and bis name will be be-
fore the next Convention for the same posi-
ton. Mr.. Carr is practical printer, with
out superior in the State, life long Demo
crat Of the truest and most orthodox kind, an
honest man and gentleman in all the walks
Of life, and would, if elected, establish an
Office at the capitol and do the State work
himself Without Disagreement to the many
other gentlemen whose honesty qualifications
and Democracy are above objection, who
have been named for the position, we have
made the aboye mention of Mr.. Cars claims
qualifications and fitness for the Office
Year: 1871

GRANT talks-of coming to California this
Spring. The. last time. he was here he was
ordered home by the Secretary of War and
given the privilege Of resiping his Commif :
sion in the army or being court-marsbaled
Year: 1871

where he can at all times be found ready to obey
the call of the public, and those desiring to OBJ
tain PATENTS FOR MINERAL LANDS. All
surveys and plating done by the undersigned is
OFFICIAL and in the name and under the
laws and instruction of the legal United States
officers, and obviates all farther expense and
trouble, so far as the surveys are concerned, in
quartz leads or surface mines to survey and plat
can have the work done promptly, perfectly and
in exact accordance with the legal requirements
by applying in Auburn to


SAMUEL BETHELL.
Auburn March 11th 1871 my
Year: 1871

THE Republican Court House clique have
all the men picked out to fill the next County
offices, and is now sending out circulars and
runners to pack the primaries and Conven-
ton for their nomination. We don't wish
to break the slate, as it will aid the Democ-
racy to sweep the whole crew from power
this fall. Gorham's men always help us.
Year: 1871

DISTRICT Court has been in session
through the week. As we go to press the
trial of the case of Powers VS.. Wheatley is
progressing The evidence is being taken
down and the case excites considerable
interest
Year: 1871

THE UNION SERGEANT.-City Hall was COM
pletely packed last night, and the performance
elected the heartiest demonstrations of ap-
plaase. The drama is presented IN an unex-
ceptienable manner, and the satisfaction and
pleasure OF all who witness it. We have here
tofore spoken of the excellent impel sonation of
the principal characters in this interesting
drama, and therefore need not enlarge upon
the subject. Sufficient to say that all act well
their parts, and there is no tagging in the in
terest the play excltes, from commencement to
close. We expect to see the house again crowd
Ell to night, when the drama will again be
prasantad
Year: 1871

RELIEF FOR CHICAGo.-On Thursday eve
ming Messrs Myers & Huntley will give an
entertainment at the Theatre for tha benefit of
the sufferers in Chicago. The Portland Print
ers' Union will hold meeting at fuckers
Printing office, this evening to adopt measures
to raise funds for the relief of their brethren of
the craft in the same city
Year: 1871

BETTER LATE THAN NEvER.-If your teeth
are going, and you have not yet tried the So
zodont, as preservative, try it now. Aban.
don all other Dentrifices and give it a fair
char ce; it is guaranteed to be as harmless as
water, M&W
Year: 1871

HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION The interested
members among the alumni of the several
branches of the Portland High School have
very nearly completed all their arrangements
for the organization of an association, witch is
Intended to include all regular graduates
whether possessessing diploma or not, of the
High school since its establishment in 1921.
Another meeting will be held this evening at
the chamber of the Common Council on the
first floor of the City building, at which it is
earnestly hoped that every regularly gradua-
ted member of the school from the days of
Master Libby to the present time, both mascu-
line and feminine, will be present. Several
important matters, as we understand, may
come up tonight, such as proposition for the
first public meeting OF the association, in cele-
bration of the semi ce nte anial anniversary
year of the establishment of the High School;
some substantial notice OF the memory of Mas
ter Joseph Libbey, and the keeping in remem-
brance of the services of other faithful teach
ers, etc. We beg to suggest that this m ove-
ment, so potential Tor the literary Advancement
OF the city in general, and the alumni in par
tcular, will be favored by all to whom it is
open, as it promises much to their advantage
in a literary and social point of view
Year: 1871

THE SQUIRE'S INDIGEsTIoN.-Old
Squire H was a very successful
and substantial farmer, in an interior
town of Massachusetts,, and a more
amazing eater never lived In any town
anywhere. And especially much did
he eat when fresh pork was to be the
nourishment. Wen, at a certain time
one of his hogs had been killed. The
next morning there was to be fresh
pork for breakfast, and the old man
eat most wondrously. In the course
of the forenoon he ate his luncheon,
consisting of bread and butter and
mince pie and cheese. At noon his
dinner consisted of fresh pork, pickles,
mince pie, and the usual accompani-
ments. His afternoon lunch was like
that of the forenoon. When he came
home to his supper, his favorite dish
had been prepared as a part of that
meal. The old man fretted and
scolded till fresh pork was added to
the substantials. He ate voraciously,
as usual. In the evening he toasted
some cheese, buttered and ate it. Just
before going to bed he roasted
couple of apples and ate them. In
the night he was taken with Sc
we're collie; the doctor was with him
till morning, and wrought miracle
in saving the old mans life. The next
day Bolles W., one of his neighbors,
went in to condole with the old
Squire. Faithful Bolles,n said the
old worthy, 81 liked to have died last
night, I'll never eat another roast
apple as longas l live. I never did
love them very well; and last night I
ate only two, and they nearly killed
me-"
Year: 1871

AN Irlsnman one morning went out
very early in search of some game on
an estate where the game laws were
strictly enforced. Turning sharp
corner, whom did he meet but the
gentleman who owned the estate !?
Paddy, seeing the game was up, cody
advanced seward the gentleman and
said: "The top of the morning to
your honor, and what brought Your
honor out SO early this morning 7"
The gentleman replied by saying. I'm
deed, Paddy, | just strolled out to see
if I would find an appetite for my
breakfast" and then eyeing Paddy
rather suspiciously, said and now,
Paddy, what brought you out so early
this morning?n ?n Paddy replied, In
.dade your honor, just strolIed out
to see if / could find a breakfast for
my appetite.
Year: 1871

The Bible War Ended-AB Adjustment


Renched-A Compromise.


Yesterday the exciting Bible war at Hunters
Point was ended by an adjustment which, IT is
thought will be satisfactory to all concerned
The adjustment was made between the
committee appointed by Ihe Catholics ana the
Commissioners. The arrangement Is that all
the expelled scholars shall be received back into
the school, ana In future the Catholics will not
oppose the reading OF the Scriptures in the school
or other exercises on the part OF the Board OF Edu
eaton; they agree TO allow all children OF Catholic
parents to remain in the class rooms during chapel
every one connected with the affair." aud both sides
claim victory-the Protestants In the TACT
that the Bible Is read In the school; the
Catholic that they are not compelled TO
listen TO the reading OF 1t. In accordance with
this arrangement when the case OF the three young
me Recorder yesterday morning the Assistant Dis.
trlct Attorney, Mr. Burnett did not oppose the mo-
ton mace ny Mr.. Lddv, the lawyer for the defence,
10 dismiss the case, and the young men were dis
charged. Mr.. Liddy said that the Bible had no
Place In the question before tue COURT which was
merely whether hts clients wero guilty OF
certain acts that would mako them amen
able to the law. on behalf OF the Catholic
community TO say that they wanted no Bible read
lng and that they would oppose 1t TO the last They
no division OF the funds. They contended that the
school should be secular not sectaran. Mr.. Burnett
assisted In the hnal adjustment OF the matter. The
court room was crOwed during the session by
friends OF tho delinquens, and much Interest was
manifested In the proceedings At the decision OF
plauded bus were promptly suppressed by the OIL
GERS Of the court.
Year: 1871

Many ladies' particularly mothers nursing complain of


tired istess feeling complete exhaustion on arising in
the morning. On the wife and mother devolves RESPONSE


by of regulating the duties of the household Her cares
are numerous, and the mental well the physical
powers frequently called into requsition She often
finds her slightest occupation weary task existence


burden, while at the time she has regular disease


osetter Stomach Bters if to at this period
will prove uufling remedy for this annoying lasstude
The effects of this potent agent rosy
cheek and elastic step of the head the family with re-
stored health and renewed spirits she accustomed
place in the family circle If this friend in need be regular
y used those depressing symptoms will accomplished
of and not only would lasstude be experienced.
but many diseases following its advent be avoided As
medical agent has equal while pleasing flavor and
heathul effects have made it general 1t is free
from all properties calculated to impair the SYSTEM and
its operations at mild soothing and efficient All
who used the virtues and commend il
to Julyl-lm
Year: 1871

JUNCTION SCHOOL BALL.--Tbe Junction Citv
celebration originated in the efforts of the trus-
tees of that school district to obtain funds to re-
build the school house and employ teacher.
AS 1t has become manifest that there will be a
rousing attendance at the ball, the trustees will
lay floor outside of the school house and
knock Oft the siding between the two floors
thus making ample space for ten or twelve
couples at once
Year: 1871

FROM TRINITY CENTER.-Chauncey Langdon
was in town one day this week, called to see us,
and furnished the following information


About three weeks ago, Mr.. John Jackson sent
a man named Halleck to Swift Creek, to fix up a
camp and arrange things generally by the time
his sheep should get there. Halleck, it appears,
is an old hunter, well acquainted with that sec
tion and was there, in Jacksons employ, last
Summer. few days ago boy was sent to the
camp on Swift Creek to inform Halleck that the
sheep would soon be there, but nothing could
be found of him, although there were indications
of his having been in camp. The boy returned
and so reported, since which time diligent search
has been made for Halleck but without avail.
He had dog with him and that is also missing
Whether he wandered into the woods and was
killed by bear, accidentally shot himself or
what has become of him is not known.


Thursday, man named Darling was severely
injured while at work in the claim of Bloss &
McClay. He was standing on a stump, about
twelve feet high, chopping with an ak, when he
lost his balance and fell cutting cash in his
knee and hurting his shoulder


Three years ago certain Mr. Crow who had
mined in the neighborhood of Trinity Center for
long time, left there and went to San Fran
cisco. About three weeks ago he came back
and going up the East Fork of the Trinity river,
about ten miles from the Center to a ledge which
he had discovered while living there, he got
some pieces of quartz, with which he proceeded
to the Bay. few days since he returned with
two men who have gone to work to prospect the
ledge in earnest. Crow says that if the ledge
proves to be well defined and as good as the
specimens be took with him, he can get all the
money he wants to go ahead and work it.


The Oregon Stage Company are becoming
alarmed at the prospect of an opposition being
started, and have been teegraphing to Mr. Wat
kins, the owner of the Trinity Valley road, re-
garding rates of toll. From all that we can
learn, the Sacramento river road is very rough
and the company's stages cannot make as good
time there with six horses as they did on the old
route with four. The people along the Trinity
and Scott's Valley road now seem to think that
the stage company will soon run on that road
again
Year: 1871

PUBLISHERS JOURNAL For fear that some of
your readers might be timid about buying a
to them, come before buying and see for your
selves, and prospect the claim. | will show
them where got sixty cents in shovel full of
dirt off the bed rock and where there is lots
more of such dirt left. There is great deal of
valuable property for the lucky winner that is
not mentioned in the advertisement. Such as
new lumber on hand for the use of the claim
water-works nume and ditch. Also the und-
vided one-half of the lead pipe conveying water
to the house from a spring that never fails
Winter or Summer. Also farming tools and
other articles of value. Tuos. McGovERY.


Evans Bar, June %.
Year: 1871

ALEX Love came up Friday morning and
wanted us to request whoever had his gun to re-
turn it. When he got back to his saloon the
man was there with the gun. Only another
proof of the good effects of advertising in the
JOURNAL
Year: 1871

SIGNiFIcANT.-A couple of gentlemen, said to
represent San Francisco capital, have been quiet.
ly examining our mines this week. All tha
Trinity county needs is to be known to capital.
lists willing to invest in mining onerations
Year: 1871

Coop POTATO RANCH-We have been present
ed by Mr.. Thomas McGovern with a quantity of
new potatoes grown on his ranch at Evans Bar.
They are decidedly the best we have seen this
season, both in size and quality
Year: 1871

JUNCTION Cry is a lively place. All hands
are pulling together to make the Fourth of Ju-
ly celebration at that place success. We paid
them visit this week, and it is our opinion
that next Tuesday there will be the biggest sort
of time at Junction Seldom are more induce
ments put forward at one time Mr. II. L. Pot
ter will read the Declaration of independence
and Hon. G. E. Williams deliver an Grafton
There will be singing, horse racing, two or
three lotteries, eating, drinking and dancing, to
say nothing of divers side sports always going
on at such times e1un ction City is six lengths
ahead.
Year: 1871

CONSIDERABLE matter is necessarily crowded
out of this issue to make room for political pro-
ceedings. Among other things letter from
our lady correspondent, which will appear next
waek.
Year: 1871

IcE.-Smith Brown are still selling ice with
which to cool the burning brows of our people.
Parties at outside places will do we'll to send
their orders for supplies for the Fourth in time
to have it packed in good shape.
Year: 1871

The heaviest tax we pay, is paid to the
City of San Francisco. Wepay an enor-
nous tax TO that city on everything that
comes through the Golden Gate Let us
exemplify; the dockage charge on looo-
ton vessel is about s34, gold per day; for
the same in New York harbor It's about
sIS. In Boston there is no wharfage
charge for 45 days in which the vessel can
unload and load, but should she be de-
tanned longer than that time, only / of per
day register tonnage is charged. In Phila-
delphia the charge is So per day currency !;
in New Orleans from 81 IL to $780,
Thus yeu see on tie matter of wharfage
alone we pay from 100 to 1000 per cent
higher than is paid in the Atlantic cities.
But this is not all; at the San Frisco
wharfs every vehicle drawn by one horse
is charged 25 cents; 2 horses 80 cents; A
horses ST. gold, and all goods received or
discharged by vessels pay an additional
12lcts per ton wharfage and other items
are added, which make the aggregate
wharfage charges of a 1000 ton vessel not
less than $50 per day gold; or about $40
90. for discharging and receiving cargo
Consignees have to make such terms of
freight as will cover this enormous expense,
hence the greater charges for conveying
our produce to foreign markets than for
the same freight from the Atlantic cities.


Reduce these enormous taxes and not
only will imported goods be much cheaper,
but ship owners will supply vessels to con-
vey our produce to foreign countries at
greatly reduced rates Of freight. But how
can this be done? We answer by estab-
fishing custom House on the north side
of San Francisco Bay, and not let one
pound of merchandise used in northern Cal
lfornia ever be landed in San Francisco
We shall by this means not only save a
large per cent on the charges to which we
have referred, but shall make a total saving
of the cost of trans shipment of goods across
the Bay. And for the accomplishment of
this purpose let us nominate Hon. G. B.
DEMO for Congress and elect him; he is
heart and soul with us in this matter
Let us work for our best interests. A Gus
tom House at Vallejo or some other FEAST
BILE point, would be a greater help to both
producers and consumers than anything
else that can ever be done for Northern
California.