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Commercial Restrictions.

In the future we must accustom our.
selves to expect the gradual relaxation
of the restrictive principles that have
heretofore been applied by various ma
tions of the earth to commercial inter-
course. The signs Of the times are not
to be mistaken by any but those who
are wiliully blind 10 them, and it will
prove the worst Of folly vainly to strive
against them, under the fallacious anti
cipation of some era propitious to the
recurrence Of an exploded theory-ex.
ploded by its own practical operation.
The best of wisdom is that which
yields natural prejudices and individual
interests to the potency of experience
in favor Of the general good; ard the
time is now come when the admonition
ofreason may be distinctly understood
by:every man who is willing to listen
thereunIo. 1t suggests the propriety OF
resigning the deusive hopes Of exclu-
sive privileges; and challenges the appli-
cation of sound judgment to the natu-
raj principles of trade, that all the con-
sequences and influence evolved, fore.
seen and unforeseen, may be steadfast-
ly improved; what is evil, carefully a.
voided; and what is good, sedulously
maintained.
So far as this subject refers to our
own country, we have much cause to
believe that any violent political agi-
tatIon thereupon will be known no
more. The difference between parties
now, is more in words and the subtle
ties of party prejudice than in active
meaning and purpose; and although the
day IS not yet gone by, perhaps, in
which, under certain circumstances,
some change might occur in legislation
upon the matter; we apprehend, there
would be no action corresponding with
the ultra sentiment with which we have
been familiar in times not long past.
Certainly, no such action could possibly
be attended with permanent success,
and would be only the precursor Of
another change "back again."
A congress of nations, our readers
are aware, has been spoken of, and is
expected to take place in the centre of
commercial Europe, having direct ref
erence to the promotion of the most
LIBERAL principles Of national intercourse
;or the purpose Of traffic; and we may
'ationally expect from the deliberations
md resolutions OF such an assemblage
,fmen as will then be brought together,
IN influence that will in time be SEN
'ibly felt, throughout the commercial
Of the globe. The address Of
louis Chitti, esq, commissioner of the
Belgian government, referring to this ;
ubjsct, is paper entitled to general
lttention; 1t invites the cooperation Of
his country in the purposes Of the con-
,ention, and presents the fact that distn-
,uished political economists of France,
Germany, England, and Italy will take
'art in the labors ofthe congress. The
ddress opens with the following par
graph, which strikes US as peculiarly ,
appropriate: q
"God, in bis infinite goodness, has
diversified the climates Of the world, |
RHa t433s7 sl9IEff1Efs f5 NpY 4fs+5l, !
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WOoDsFIELD, OHIO, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1871.

i
vey Of the objects around her, seemed
satisfied of her whereabouts. On, on
we trudged again, some dozen square.
farther. when we began to felicitate our
selves upon the impro bability of a ter
mination Of our pedestrian, or rather
(at least as far as we, individual y, were
concerned) aquatic exercises for some
time TO come. We had just made up
our mind TO the delivery of something
very sentimental, when the musical
voice of our companion put stop to
it, with
"This is our cottage."o sa au
Our cottage! our cottage! oyRs!--
we thought we never heard anything
half so sweet. The tone too in which
the words were spoken, it fell upon our
ear like the voice Of a Zephyr filtered
through honey comb. We raised our
eyes for moment to contemplate the
scene Of our future devotions, and by
the aid of neighboring lamp-the re.
suit Of private enterprIse-dlscoversd
a cottage indeed-a sweet little two
story building, with woodbines creep
ing over the windows and door. 1t
was so quiet too, SO unpbstructive, so
out Of the way, so apparently inacces-
sible to all but love, and as we gazed
enraptured upon its simplicity, visions
Of hours TO come-hours of blissful COM
mingling soul with soul fitted through
our mind. Leaving the umbrella for n
moment in the hands Of onr fairy com
panion, we ascended the steps, and pla-
cling our hand upon delicate little bell
pull rang. We waited reasonable
time but received no answer. In the
mean lime il seemed as if the roof acted
as drain for the whole neighborhood.
for it came from the ewes upon our de-
voted heads in perfect torrent. But
what did we care2 We even shifted
our position few inches, so as to re-
ceive the heaviest jet, in,orderto show
how indifferent we Were to all things
save her. Finding our summons not
likely to be answered. we rang again.
In moment after, we heard footsteps
and the door was opened by quite
good looking young man who yawning-
ly inquired if it was raining9' Before
we had time TO answer, though an an.
swer was scarcely necessary, our d.
vinity, who by this time had stepped
into the doorway, interrupted US with:
"Permit me to make you acquainted
with my husband, sir" Then turning
to that individual, she continued, "My
dear, this gentleman had the kindness
to tender me his arm and umbrella"
"Much obliged to you," said he, clos
ing the door in our face.
We did not reply-we couldn't
From habit we came very'near saying,
you're welcome, sir," but the words
stuck in our throat--,oe amt tn loue
loU! ,ss .s .r
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Affection.

We sometimes meet men who seem
to think that any indulgence in affec
tionate feeling is weakness. They will
return from journey and greet their
family with a distant dignity, and move
among their children with the cold and
lofty splendor Of an iceberg surrounded
by its broken fragments. There is
hardly more unnatural sight on earth
than one of those families without a
heart A father had better extinguish
his boys eyes than take away his heart.
Who that has experienced the joys of
friendship, and values sympathy and af-
fection, would not rather lose all that is
beautiful in natures scenery, than be
robbed of the hidden treasure of his
heart? Who would not rather bury
his wife than bury his love for herr
Who wrould not rather follow his child
to the grave, than entomb his parental
affections? Cherish, then, your hearts
best affection. Indulge in the warm
and gushing emotions Of flial, parental,
and fraternal love. Think it not a
weakness. God is love. Love God,
love every body, and every thing that
is lovely. Teach your children to love
Ito love the rose, the robin; to love
their parents; to love their God. Let
it be the studied object of their domes-
tic culture TO give them warm hearts,
ardent affections. Bind your whols
family together by these strong cords.
You cannot make them 10 strong
Religion is Iove--love to God, love 10
man.--Chamber's Journal. q ~ ng
MEXICAN CyRE FoR RHEUMATlsM.
The Mexicans split dog down the mid
die, and bind the half on the affected
part. So says Duriyage, of the N. Or.
'eans r'csyune, sal sisss. baA e.ssa
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Home.

es.s Home.
Where burns the freside brightest.
Cheering the social breast
Where beats the fond heart lightest, ''
Its humble hopes possessed at 'ts
Where in the hour of sadness sg
With meek-eyed patience borne
Worth more than that of gladness,
Which mirths gay cheeks adorn' So
Pleasure is marked by fleetness,
To those who ever roam:
While grief itself has sweetness,
AT thome-sweet home!
There blend tho ties that strengthen
Our hearts in hours of grief
Ths silver links that lengthens
Joys visits, when most brief; w
There eyes in all their splendor,
Are vocal to the heart; @e y
And glances bright and tender.
Fresh eloquence impart;
Then, dost thou sigh for pleasure'
o! do not wildly roam;
But seek that hidden treasure 40
g.{t At home--sweet home!
Does pure religion charm thee,
Far more than aught below! .1
iWould'st thou that she should arm thee
Against the hour of wo'
Her dwelling is not only
In temples built for prayer;
For home itself is lonely. i8at ~
!. Unless her smiles be there;
Wherever we may wander,
IT'S all in vain we roam,
If worshipsss her altar,
At thome-sweet home!
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POST OFFICE LAW.

In nothing is the extraordinary character
of government like ours which takes care Of
itself while the people are left to take care of
themselves so srrikingly illustrated as in the
last Pos, Office Law. One great object of
the first reform was more free transmission
ofintelligence through The nation. To this
purpose was directed the exemption from
postage Of new spapers within 30 miles Of the
place adjudication. This privilege has been
highly prised by the people Of the country
who are thus enabled 10 furnish themselves
with public journal al rate which could be
easily borne by our least wealthy citizens
The consequence has been that the country
press has obtained d liberal support and been
greatly enlarged and improved in its appear
ance. No one lisped note Of complaint ex
cept the proprietOrs Of city papers who for
Yeas having fattened to obesity upon the
wreck Of the country presses which they have
themselves created. Nor can it be consider
ed among the smallest advantages of an uu-
restricted circulation OF country papers that
the people receive their sentiments through
a medium which IS not liable TO be polluted
by the corrupting influences OF city atrnos-
phere, Butof this popular privilege the peo-
pie have been unceremoniousIy deprived af-
ter scarcely an hours discussion at the very
heal of the session.
Butwhile the government has been thus
iisregardipg the people in remodelling
he post Office law, it has vel; regarded itself.
The Frankiog privilege whose enormous abu
ewas the occasion ofthe repeal of the oldIaw
enlarged to an extent as plspary as ever.
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From the n. o. Delta.

THE KENTUCKY REe,MENTs.-We pre-
sent to our readers to-day, the mourniul list
OF those heroic citizen soldiers who fellat the
battle of Bueua Vista, nobly sustaining the
proud name and fair fame of The glorious ole
native Kentucky. The sons of the men,
whose gallant deeds acquired for this noble
State, in its early history, the name Of the
bloody ground, and whose achievements form
some of the brightest pages in our annals
proved themselves, on this occasion, worthy
interiors of their ancestral fame and virtues
Out of u force Of less than 800 men, one hun
bred aud sixty three, or nearly one-fourthr
Tell on the bloody field of Buena Vista. Amid
the general JOY over this glorious victory,
there will be much mourning and lamenta-
ton through the wide extent Of old Kentucky
Never, since the bloody slaughter at theRiv-
or Raisin. has she had TO mourn so many oil
her sons, of the very flower Of her youth, cut
off in the bloom Of manhood. May He. who
tempers The wind to the shorn lamb afford
to their relatives and friends consolation and
comfort in the hour of their affection and sor-
row.
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ITO be Conlinucd.)

EUM-sELLEEs TREATED As Criminals
Oar courts have begun in earnest TO treat
rumSellers as criminals, chasing them with
sure breakers, keepers of houses of iIl-fame.
&c. On one day last week. four persons
were brought up in the Municipal Court, III
this city, for violations of the license law.
aud sentenced To one weeks Imprisonment in
The common Jail, one or two of them having
the alternative of paving 500, and giving
heavy bonds TO keep the peace. Thus the
penalty has begun 10 fall upon the heads o
this class OF hardened offenders and We per
dict that it will come with increasing severity
till the dealers are brought 10 the conclusion
that obedience 10 wholesome laws is better
than confinement in a prisoners cell.-Bos-
ton Reporter,
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intercept our retreat AND cat off the army,
slaiioning TOR that purpose corps Of cavalry
not only Immediately in our rear, but even
below Monterey. ] regret 10 say that they
succeeded near the village oil Mario IN de-
s;roying train of supplies and killing a con-
siderable number Of the escort and team
sters. Col. Morgan, I'd Ohm regiment, on
his march from Cerralvo 10 Monterey; was
infested by the Mexican cavalry, with which
he had several rencontres, but finally disper-
sed them with small loss on his own part.
Capt. Graham, A. @. M. volunteer service,
was mortally wounded in one Of thsse affairs
! have ne doubt that the defeat of the! main
army at Buena Vista, will secure our line OF
communication from further interruption, bot
still propose in few days 10 change my
headquarters 10 Monterey, with view 10
make such further arrangements as may be
necessary in that quarter.
The dispositions made 10 barass our rear,
vindicate The policy and necessity of deien-
ding position in front of SalullO, where a
defeat has thrown the enemy far back into
10 the interior No result so decisive could
have been obtained by hvlding Monterey,
and om communications would have been
constantly in jeopardy.
am, sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
Z, TAYLOR.
Major General, United States Army COM
manding.
The Adjulant General the Army, Wash
ton ID. c.
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Later from Vera Cruz.
Washington, April 4lh, 1S47.

By the arrival Of the Cutter Etring, at
New Orleans, on the 28th ult., intelligence
from Vera Cruz has been received four days
Iater-that vessel having sailed on the
l7ih inst
The news ofTaylor's Victory at Buena
Vista was received at Vera Cruz on the 10Th,
and created great rejoicing among the Ar
my.
Owing TO the rough weather, only por-
ton OF the heavy artillery intended for the
attack had been landed when the Ewing
left.
Gen, Scott had given the foreign residents
notice 10 leave the town, and they had gen
orally gone on board the foreign vessels-o Of
war off The port.
Many citizens ofVera Cruz are in favor
Of an early capitalization, but the military vio-
lenliy opposed any movement Of the kind. IL
was reported by the foreign residents that
several persons had been shot for proposing
the surrender, although few doubt that our
troops will carry the place in short time.
The firing from the City and Castle was
continued, but has go far been harmeiess.
Col. Harvey arrived at Vera Cruz on the
10th, with his Dragons. after having been
cast away near Anton Lizardo.
The report Of the recapIure of Midshp-
man Rogers was Premature, he being, IN
fortunately, still prisoner.
Nothing had TRANSFERRED of any importance
subsequent 10 the previous accounts.
The steamship Nississippijhad not arrived
when the Ewing left, The Ewing brought
dispatches from Gen. Scott
Since the foregoing was in type, we have
received the Picayune Extra the 2Sth ult.,
rom which we gather some additional par
iiculars,
During the night between the 18th and
18th, reinforcement OF 800 Mexicans enter
ed the town by the beach, north of General
Twigg's position. the investment not being
there quite complete.
The wound of Lieut.. Dickinson. of the
Palmetto Regiment. is doing well. No 9th
or officers than have before been mentioned
have been killed or wounded.
Communications have passed between the
French and Spanish Consnls in Vera Cruz
and Gen. Scott. They demanded protection
&c. which will be granted as far as posi-
bic.
schooner. name not known, went on the
beach high and dry the night Of the 18th
ultimo.
The vessel which had Col. Harney's COM
pany on board went ashore on Blanquilla
'hoal. The Alabama went 10 her assistance.
Ii is known that upward OF one hundred
men had been taken out Of her in safety
There was said 10 be five feet OF water 10 her
hold. Further particulars by the next
nail.
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Correspondence of the Picayune.]
C.sp pEHnRr VERA CRIfZ.

March 10, 1915 o'clock P. NJ.
Our news from the city Of Mexico, receiv-
ed in a round about way, would prove that
most sauguiuary revolution-or, rather. a
series of revolutions-is raging in that city,
the different parties being all by the ears. and
fighting each other with unwouted ferosity.
Ii is said that even the British Minister, Mr..
BaukheaG, at last dates, hardly dared venture
into the streets, for fear Of being shot BY some
one of the different contencing factions. Co.
mez Farias has his party. the priests have
their party, those in favor Of peace have a
party-and then there are the war men, the
Santa Anna men, aud Almonte men. and
wha, not. All was confusion worse con-
founded" and can make neither head nor
tail of the different rumors.
The Mexicans have been 6reing since noon
today, and from the most OF their batteries {;
aud the roar Of round shot and shells has been
constantly DINING in the ears Of our men.
Strange that they do not effect more. They
must think they are destroying the Yankees,
as they now all term US, by dozens, else they
would not keep up such an incessant ireins.
The weather continues fiue for landing, and
munitions and supplies are rapidly accumn-
lating nj the depots. The officers Of the ma
Wy continue 10 use their best efforts.
BY next day after tomorrow, am in hopes
of being able to send you of an account oil
some Of Gen. SCOTS doings.
Yours, &C., G. w. X.
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FROM THE ARMY
FROM GENERAL. TAYLOR'S CAMP.
ARMY OF OCCUPATION, J
Camp on the field of battle, !
RuENA VISTA, Mexico. FEBRUARY, !
"a. 1917. {

Sir: have the honor 10 report that, hav-
ing become assured on the 20ih inst, that
The enemy had assembled in very heavy
force At Encarnalion, thirty miles in front of
Aqua Nueva. with the evident design Of at
lacking my position, broke up my camp at
the latter place OIL the 2lst, and took up a
strong line in front OF Buena Vista, seven
miles south Of Saliio. A cavalry force left
at Aqua Nueva for the purpose Of covering
the removal of supplies was driven in during
The night. and on the morning ofthe 22d the
Mexican army pearedimmediatey in front
OF our position. AT ii O'Clock, A. NJ. a flag
was semi, bearing from General SAINTS Anna
a summons OF unconditional surrender. To
which Immediately replied a negative re-
ply. The summons and my reply are here
with inclosed. The action was commenced
late IN the afternoon, between the light troops
on the left flank. bni was not seriously enga-
ged until the morning of the 22d, when the
enemy made an effort to force the left flank
of our position. An obstinate and sanguna-
nv conflict was maintained, with short inter-
wales. throug hout the day, the result being
that the enemy was completely repulsed from
our lines. An attack OF cavalry upon the
rancho of Buena Vista, and a demonstration
upon Tue OIl1 Vi SdlliiO uSen were HheNise
handsomely repealed. Early in the night the
enemy Withdrew from his camp. and iel! back
upon Aqua Nueva, a distance of twelve
miles,
Our own force engaged at all points in this
action, fell somewhat short Of $500 men,
while that of the enemy, from the statement
of General Santa Anna, may be estimated at
10000. Our success against such great odds
Is sufficient encomum on the good condi-
ton Of our troops. In a more detailed report
shall have the satisfaction of bringing TO the
notice Of the Government the conspicuous
gallantry of particular officers aud corps.
may be permitted here, however, 10 acknowi-
edge my great obligations to Brig. Cen
Wool, the second in command, to whom
feel particularly indebted for his valuable
services on this occasion.
Our loss has been very severe, and will
probably fall short of7O0 men. The Mexi-
lean loss has been immense. shall take the
earliest opportunity Of forwarding a correct
list Of the casualties o. the day.
! am sir, very respectfully.
your obedient servant,
II. TAYLOR.
Maj. General L. s. A. commanding.
The Adjutant General Of the Army, Wash
ington, d. c.
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PHILADELPHIA March o6 1877.

The storm of Friday night was beyond all
parallel and We may expect to hear sad ac-
counts of its effects. Trees aud houses were
9iown down in our city. During the night
mere was very vivid lightning, and two or
three persons over the river, in New Jersey
twere struck and killed.
The Telegraph lines are all knocked TO pie
ces. CHANGED TO be in the office in the
morning when the air was surchsrged with
electricity and saw the curious effect Of the
huId upon the wires, cracking aud swapping
like the explosion of pistols.
The Baltimore line is blown down and
washed away to the extent ofnear thirty miles.
The injury to the line between our cities is
not reported. but believe is not very great.
The Pittsburgh line is broken in several Pla-
ces. but can soon be repsired.-At this par
ucuiar juncture, when news from Northern |
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The 'EMANciPAToR.' abolition organ.
has an article in which the editor speaks o.
the various gentlemen who have been nam
ed as candidates of the Liberty party for the
Presi lcncy.
Mr.. Birney is considered out Of the ques-
lion, for he has declined re nomination on
account of his i'll health. We cannot quite
see bow this should prevent his being a can
didate, and the reason given is no doubt a
sham one. great many Of The party who
we're deceived into helping James X Polk iu-
to the Presidency, now see the palpable bar
gain hetwt en- Birney and Inc Locolocos, and
would never vote for him again.
The Emaucipator then mentions the names
oi Gen. Fessenden of Maine. John P. Hale Of
y. II Judge Jay and GerIit Smith of New
York. DIR. Lemovne OF Penn and Samuel
Lewis of Ohio. The objection to john p
Hale is tina, he is not full, identified with the
party. Judge Jay is objected o. because he
has written a letter IN favor of dissolution,
and Gcrrit Smith. because he had the frank
ness to say that the Liberty party in New
lnrk was dead. hen only portion of il had
fallen inIo grave error of policy Mr.. Lee
moyne is tao little known, aud Mr.. Lewis Is
y"ung and can have his time by and by: he
Is also Nj known enough.
General Fcssenden of Maine is the candi-
dae rrtier by the Emancipator. He has
done good service ia the same way as the
Others. by running Liberty party candl-
we'll known enough. the Emancipaior thinks
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% The movements of Gen. Scott seem
to have taken the Mexicans rather by sur
prise. Ii vas doubtless his original intention
10 land at Anton Lizardo. but his dispatches
to General Taylor having fallen fnro the
hands of Santa Anna. he very properly con-
cInded TO debark al once at Vera Cruz. The
Mexicans, in the meantime. had fortified near
Anton Lizardo, and collected there force
of some 1900 men. The mas'erly move,
mept of Gen. Scott has completely cut oil
this Mexican force. and prevented lis repair,
inc TO the relief of the city. Hence II VIII
either be captured or be forced 10 retreat
leaving him in possession of the whole coast
-Sar. Rtpnb.
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tators OF the scene. Not one who Witnessed
i, will ever forget the landing. Why the
Mexicans did not oppose us, is greater
mystery than ever. considering then great
advantages at the time, and that they have
since opposed every step Of our advance.
The troops. both Regulars and Volunteers
have suffered incredibly since the landing
marching over the heavy sand hills, without
water, under broiling sun during the day.
and sleeping out without tents or beddins
during the heavy dews which have fallen at
night-exposed, too, TO a continual hire from
the batteries of The enemy; yet not muir
muI has been heard. Anything can be Ell
ec,ed with such troops. G. w. X.