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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-06-21

support OF the general government by duties
upon imports, sound policy requires such IN
adjustment Of these imposts as to encourage
the development of the industrial interests Of
the whole country; and We commend that
policy Of national exchanges, which secures
to the working men liberal wages, to agricul-
ture remuneratiug prices, to mechanics and
manufacturers an adequate reward fer their
skill, labor and enterprise, and to the nation
commercial prosperity and independence.
49, That we protest against any sale or
alienation to others Of the Public Lands held
by actual settlers, and against any view Of the
Free Homestead policy which regards the set
tiers as paupers or suppliants for public
bounty; and We demand the passage by Con-
gress Of the complete and satisfactory Home
stead measure which has already passed the
House. ''~ ~: '..ss' ~'@7
= IA. That the National Republican party is
opposed to any change in our Naturalization
Laws, or any State legislation by which the
rights Of citizenship hitherto accorded to i'm
migrants from foreign lands shall be abridged
or impaired: and in favor Of giving full and
efficient protection TO the rights Of all classes
Of citizens, whether native Or naturalized, both
at home and abroad. "' :>$5% ~ -.
10. That appropriations by Congress for
River and Harbor improvements Of 4 National
character, required for the ccommsdatie and
security Of On existing commerce, arc suthori-
Jed BY the Constitution, and justified by the
obligation Of Government to protect the lives
and property of ito citizens = Va -. = ~ ).
is. That . Railroad to the Pacific Ocean is
imperatively demanded BY the interests Of the
whole country that the Federal Government
ought to render immediate and efficient did in
it's construction; and that, as preliminary
thereto, . daily Overland Mail should Is
nromntlv established 81 s T. I%#EH
II. Finally, having thus set forth our dis
tinctive principles and views, We invite the CO.
operation Of III citizens, however differing on
other questions, who substantially agree With
us in their ahirmance and support. - &:5t so
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-06-21
= PURIFY THE BLOOD. :, |.
MoFFAT's...Ll,llFE PHI Il
AND lshi.gG<t = 04
PH@NIxBITTElR9
Free from all Mineral Poisons.

81 EAt%Jit irl,a't E@f}s 80 p
The great popularity which MOFFAT's L1FB
PILLS and PHOENIX BITTERs have attained
in consequence Of the extraordinary cures ef-
fected by their use, renders it unnecessary for
the proprietor to enter into particular analy.
sis OF their medical virtues or properties -
Having been more than twenty years before
the public, and having the united testimony
Of more than Three ~Mi21lons Of persons who
have been restored to the enjoyment Of perfect
health by them, it is believed that their repu-
tation as the best vegetable medicine now be-
fore tho public, admits Of no dispute. In al
most every city and village in tho United
States. there are many who are ready to testify
to their efficacy in removing disease, and Civ
ing to the whole system renewed vigor and
IL In cases Of Sercfula, Ulcers, Se.rey, or Eup.
tions Of the skin, the operation Of the LIFE
MEDICINES is truly astonishing, often remov-
Ing, in few days, every vestige Of these loath-
some diseases, by their purifying effects on the
blood. Bilious Fsuers, Fever and Ague, Dgspep-
ssa, Dropsy, Piles, and in short most all diseases,
soon yield to their curative properties. No
family should be without them, as by their
timely use much suffering and expense may be
saved. Prepared 6y r r. - =
49,. WILLIAM B. MOFFAT, NJ. D.
Pc. --.-. Ne,o York.
And for sale by all Druggists. v2n89-1y
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-06-21

KER OHANT TAILOR,
nEALER in Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres
D.<Vsstings, and Gentlemen's Furnishing
goods, 90 the inspection Of which he invites
bis friends and the public. +: st4tf,Es..sos
dsc1O. le57-1y. :.%,.,.s{,. 81 .,.S.s.s- Tj1,,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

What is It's legitimate meaning! Itcannot be
aulhoriiively decided by editors or writers,
however able they nay be, but by the proper
persons, in the proper places, and at the proper
times. The minister in charge is to decide
this and all other law questions in any matter
of church action in his charge. The P. E. de-
cides questions of law in Quarterly Conference,
the Bishop in Annual Conference, the final
court of appeals in law questions is the Gener-
al Conference. To have en- authoritative expo.
sition we must wait till The next Annual Con-
ference, for the Bishops may not decide but in
Annual Conferences. The proper question
will be; Does the Discipline now require or
authorize the arraignment, trial and expulsion
of members of the church because they are
slayeholders4 We know not what the author
itatiye decision may be on this question:
Should it be affirmative, then we think the
matter should be tested at once before the
proper authorities. We may regard the Chap
ter, until otherwise authoritatiyely interpreted,
as but the exposition of sentiment and advice
BY the majority of the General Conference,
which sentiment and advice may be approved
or disapproyed of without disloyalty to the
church. What course, then, would be best
for the Border under all the circumstances of
the case To resolve that she will maintain,
with unbroken rank. the M. E. church in its
integrity, as received from our fathers, without
being moved by the ultraisrn Of either North or
South. Let there be full and free expression
of opinion and discussion and adoption oil
measures, through the Press and by conven.
tions, if thought best, TO resist unlawful en-.
croachmenis on the standards and membership
of our church, and when it shall appear that
these have been clearly invaded. then resort
to the legal tribunals for protection and re.
dress. II the Border will thus uniledly, firmly
and perseyeriDgly assert and maintain hei
rights and the integrity of the church, W.
think ere long we shall have peace and quie
in The church, by the ultraists ceasing thei
injurious efforts against us, or their retiring
from US TO form church for themselves, will
standards and doctrines in accordance will
their own views, feelings and associations.
Smyrna, Sep. l3, 1860.
t. ]. oUIGLEY.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20
WHOLE NO., 4sO

EFFECT OF EMANCIPATION IN PERu-The
disastrous results of emancipation in the West
lndia Islands are almost universally acknowled.
geo. Mexico presents, in her present degra.
ded condition, another. example of the loss TO
civilization and commerce, as well as to good
government, of placing the blacks upon the
same civil platform with other races. Aa
though to render it evident that emancipation
was everywhere to be followed by the same
results, Peru begins TO feel the sad effects of a
breach OF great law of nature On the 9Th
OF January, 1856, Castillo emancipated the
slaves in Peru. He omised them their free.
dom II they would take his side in the revolu-
ton. Placing arms in their hands, by their
aid he gained victory which gave him Gen.
troll OF the government. To the slaves he full
tiiled his pledges, and gave the masters three
hundred dollars for each negro, or rather a
bond tor that amount. This debt is now con.
solldated, the bonds bear interest and are legal
tenders. The effects of this emancipation.
writes Calloa correspondent of the Charles.
ton Mercury, have been disastrous. Hundreds
OF haclendas have gone TO ruin, and those now
cultivated bear marks of decay and thriftless-
ness. The estate of San Jose, near Pisco.
yielded its owner, before the emancipation. one
hundred thousand dollars annually Now it is
wilderness, IN possession of his former slaves.
lie receives not cent of income from il. and
even AFRAID to venture upon his own land
Inc negroes as matter of course, are idle,
poor and Vicious.-M o. PicGyune.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20
Written for the Smyrna Times"
Our odd Friend and the Tract De-
positorY Again.


Mr.. EDIToR will you allow me brief
space 10 reply to the last letter of our " Old
Friends And hope this ends the matter.
He endeavors, first, to show that the Book
store in question is not private enterprise
His proof is that it was founded by company
Of persons--a society.
Bus ne knows used The phrase "priyate en-
terprise' 10 distinction from a church. or de-
nominational enterprise; and Webster's Die
tionary will inform him that there is such
thing asthe private enterprise of company.
And it doesn't matter whether this store was
opened by one or twenty, lis, in the sense
above named. private enterprise.
He claims. next, that the Annual Conference
has endorsed this Bookstore. This, we believe,
is not true. 1t expressed confidence in the
integrity, petyi talents and devotedness of the
Brethren" who manage the Tract Society, but
II said nothing Of this Bookstore. On the
other hand. it did formally recommend the
Bookstore of Messrs. Higgins & Perkenpine,
but that does not make theirs church Book
atore.
/ /.
store is connected with the Tract Society, but
he forgets that the Society itself is separate
and distinct from the Conference. Ii is a So.
eiety incorporated by the State, and entirely
independent of and beyond the control Of the
Conference. That this Book Depository is
seperate and distinct from the Society, and
was established by the Board of Mana gel rs for
their convenience, has been repeatedly assert
ed, on the conference floor, in committees, and
by leading members of the Board, and is yir-
tually admitted by your Old Friend"
Further, it is seen in the fact that one is
purely benevolent and the other is commercial
! III it's character.
Finally, the General Conference has restrc-
ted the operations of the M. e. Tract Society
70 the circulation Of The publications of The
M. E. church," boi this store will supply al.
most anything 10 the book line; at least down
70 tho suppressed plays Of Shakespeare. But
J enough OF this
} If your +" Old Friend" writes again, would
} suggest that he confess his error with regard
. 70 the profits Of the Depository it would be
) much more honorable than TO bury il In silence
Again, he charges me personally, and other.
{, generally, with selfish and sinister motives in
this matter. This 10 both false and SANDER.
GUS and demand that be publicly retract il
nl We have openly declared the ground Of ou
Z opposition to be, that the Society is operating
: ID way which Is both unconstitutional ans
B intolerabIy exiravagant and expensive. Ans
I il would be far more honorable to meet our dir
! garments than to challenge our integrity.
o In anything have said above, do not wisl
. ID reflect on the candor and fairdealing Of you
= "Old Friend" His errors are such as 40
y man would fall into II he should write ON sui
-ljsct Of which be was 90 grossly ignorant.
ri w. II. p
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

"Nonsense Well, I'll tell you how to
remedy it. Lend ne some money out of the
housekeeping funds"
$50" thought the old man, "she is house.
keeper. Miss Laura always gave me to un-
dersland that that was her post"
Laura Steal from my father %
"There, don't preach"
2" Miss Jenny" said a servant, entering at
that moment, the dinner has come"
Jenny left the room, and Laura still turned
over the gay flowers, while the old man point.
ed out their various beauties, his eye in the
meantime running over the disordered hair,
shabby dress, and lazy posiison, while he men.
tally contrasted them with Jenny's neat attire
"Not yet decided :" said Jenny, returning
after short absence.
"No. Come ne-e."
81 can't. Father has sent home a calf't
head, and am afraid to trust it entirely to
Margaret. 1 must superintend the dinner
make pudding, and the parlors must be busted
and there is my white null TO be finished"
'"Before would be the drudge you are
cried Laura--
"Drudge nonsense ] have plenty Of time
for enjoyment, and father cannot have COM
Portable house if some one does not superin
tend these things. When / marry you may
do il" and she laughed merrily.
GAS if should not marry frst," said Laura
/" There, have chosen all want"
".Shall call again for the change" sale
the pedder. al shall be happy TO put the
Misses Somers on my list of customers"
"Yes, call again."
So the peddler took up his basket, walked
home, threw aside his wig, beard and disguise
and wrote an offer of his hand and heart t
Miss Virginia Somers, which was accepted.
Laura Somers has two sources of profoun,
speculation: One is, "why did Godfrey Hor
ton proposed to Jenny instead Of me?" TIL
other, Z" wonder why that old man never call
ed to be paid for them exquisite Aowers'"
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

"A GooD INDICATION FROM CULTIvAToRs.-
Those who have had occasion to pass the New
York Times Buildings during few DAYS past.
Will have noticed a new occupant ia the com.
modIous premises adjoining the publication
otlce OF that paper, aud extending from No. Al
Park Row, through TO No. Isl Nassau st.
The American AgriculturiSt, now closing I'D
its nineteenth year, has deserted it's ancient
habltatIon among the agricultural warehouses
on Water ST., and taken up its abode for the
next ten years at least, in the very centre of
the newspaper establishments of the Civ that
have for some time past been concentrating
around Printing House Square," The emf
nent success of the American Agriculturist.
which now counts its 5000 subscribers. while
due, in part, to the correct policy of the pub
Usher, viz; to get up the best possible paper
without regard to expense, aud then to make it
widely known by liberal advertising-is IN in
dlcatlon OF the greatly increasing desire on the
part OF cutlvalors for information upon the best
methods of IIllng the soil. The present circu-
lation ofthe Agriculturist, it may be remarked,
is greater than that of the entire agricultural
press only a few years ago. When this Journal
started there were but two or three sgricultu.
rel papers in existence; the agricultural Jour.
mails now number full forty.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

A WEDDING AT A DEATH BED.-Mr. r. G.
DennIng, of Harrisburg. who was injured on
the Pennsylvania railroad last Thursday, died
the same night. The Harrisburg Telegraph
says:
The deceased had for some time been be-
irothed to an estimable young lady of this city,
Miss Gray, and both looked forward 10 a
speedy and happy union. When'ft was sscer.
tanned that MIR. Denning could not possibly
survive, at the mutual request of him aud his
betrothed, aud with The consent of the parents
of both, they were married, Rev. Mr. Carson
performing the solemn and impressive cere-
mony by the bedside of the dying man. The
bridegroom passed from the altar to the tomb,
and the devoted bride of an hour changed her
wedding garments for the habillmeuts of
mourning.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

Too COOP TO BE LosT.---A young friend of
ours, clerk in town, who occasionally I" takes
a teetle" during the bilious season, few days
since, while preparing for himselfa moderate
" smile," was Unexpectedly prevented from
imbibng il TAT the instant by the untimely pres
ence of lady customer. Whilst waitOg upon
her lsnk aud rough-lOt king individual, hail.
ing from the neighborhood of Double Creek,
also entered the store. Soon he discovered
the tempting glass upon the shelf, and began
to cast alternate glances at it and our friend
till, seizing ayorable chance when his back
was turned, he quickly seized the tumbler and
wallowed its contents as he supposed unseen.
When the lady departed, the clerk, who was
aware of what had been done, looked in vain
for some time tor his drink, till be dispairingly
exclaimed
"What in the world has become Of that stuff
just mixed TO kill cockroaches!"
"What, sur! was thar any pisen in IL, for |
drunk tn
Our friend, with emphasis and in manner
denoting great sympathy, told him there was,
and advised him to procure an emelic at once.
The !. pizened man did not do so, however,
but with the aid OF his fore.fngef thrust down
bis throat, he quickly relieved his stomach Of
the pizen which he had unconseiously swal-
lowed. together with considerable admidture
OF watermeons, cantelups. sweet potatoes, side
bacon, &c. This being over he suddenly de-
parted, leaving our friend to cleanse the floor
at his leisure, and 10 resume his glass, with
the qualification Of rot being again interrupted
by his verdant customer.-C hsst,rtUon (Md.)
NeDs. IA.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

THERE has been pure Douglas electoral
ticket selected at last in Pennsylyania, so that
the admirers of the Lille Giant can record
their schole vote for him in that State--nos
fractional one.
THE Hon.Alexander Evans has declined TO run
on the Union electoral ticket of Maryland, oa
accouns of i'll health. The convention nomi-
mated Chas. Goldsborough, Esq in place of
Mr.. Evans,
In the Presidential mansion. suitable apart
ments for the Prince of Wales. and the chiefs
Of hs suite, are now being prepared. A ball
will will be given in the east room.
A SALE of ASH trunks of unclaimed baggage.
was recently made by the Boston railroads.
amidst the greatest excitement on the part Of
bidders.
FaAScrs JosEpH. Emperor Of Austria, he
los, completed bis 9oth year.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

The arsenic eaters of Steiermark, near
Saltzburg, begin with dose as big asa grain
OF clover seed and end with one as large as a
pea. They are chiefly men, and believe that
the habit keeps them from sickness, though
they generally die Of horrible diseases.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20
MIS- ELL A NEOUS.

WHAT MAKES MANA man never knows
what he is capable of until he has tried his
powers. There seems to be no bounds to hui
man capacity. Insight, energy and will, pro.
duce astonishing results. How often modest
talent, driven by circumstances to undertake
some formidable work, has felt its own untried
and hitherto unconscious power rising up to
grapple and to master, and afterward stood
amazed at its own unexpected success.
Those circumstances, those people. enemies
and friends, that provoke US 10 any noble under
taking,ar our greatest benefaelors. Opposi-
ton and persecution do more for a man than
any seemingly good fortune. The sneers of
critics develop the latent fire ofihe young poet
The anathemas of the angry Church inflame
the zeal of the reformer. Tyranny, threats,
fagots, torture, raise up heroes and martyrs,
who might otherwise have slept away slothful
and thoughtless lives, never dreaming what
splendid acts and words lay buried in their
bosoms. And who knows the wrongs Of socie-
ty are permitted, because of the fine gold which
is beaten out of The crude ore of humanity
Here is the truth worth considering. Are
you in poverty! Have you suffered wrong -
Do circumstances oppose you! Are you beset
by enemies! Now is your time. Never lie
there depressed and melancholy. Spend no
more time in idle whining. UP like lion -
Make no complaint, but if difficulty fight you,
roar your defiance. Yon are at school; this ID
your necessary discipline, poverty and pain are
your masters--use the powers God has given,
and you shall be master at last. Fear of fail
ure at first is discipline. Accept the lessons
trust the grand result up and up again; strike
and strike again and you shall always gain
whatever the fortune of to-day's or Tomorrow
battle. se
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

A Goop TINE ComINe. Man being natur-
rally fighting animal. the news of wars and
rauaors of wars is always acceptable, except to
aemsers of the peace society. The announce
neat of big things in the war line, about to
come of. must therefore be gratifying to a COM
nunily who cannot get up any excitement on
she election. and are heartily sick OF the Prince
oiWaIes and Jenkins. We have fighting news
u great variety from the liaiian war to the
respective mill between Heenan and Morris.
~. Napoleon has sent six thousand men TO
eyria. England is arming on : largs scale,
~ Emperor of Austria is squsring himself for
yeand with GaribaIdi in The. ancient battle-
sed Of Italy. in which Napoleon may be count
- il. II win another Solfcrino and another
aes Of Sardinisa territory 10 exchange fol
Naples. Spain having been promoted, BY the
kfnaeh Emperor, 70 tho grade ofs first class
peoef. begins to act like one, in bullying .
wpek power like Mexico. And last, but mo-
'ssss, our own Walker. the isrepressibIe, grey
w man Ut destlny, has turned up again il
&londsns. Il does not clearly appear wha
Tiers Ain and object -, but that don't mat
x1ess will sere 10 bs sosns 6ghsiae news
. = ~ Amsrtesn poblis ~ 10 this cas- i
ptrtsicn " ~ womsa whoes hesbasd VI
&fIN teer. ~ mssslr vsst e -
q ~ - ~ -. ~ news Vii
$50. wfthoas sxeitnsS ~ ibelieg
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

TIE late vital statistics of Great Britain and
France, show that twice as many persons are
born in year as are married, aud that out of
a thousand persons, the births in a year in
Great Britain were 81 TO 81 in France, the
deaths % to "a, and The marriages Is 10 l6.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

LATER intelligence from Japa, is received
by way of California. The Portuguese are
making attempts to effect treaty arrange-
ment with the Japanese, man-ol-war having
arrived at Kanajaws with a Commissioner on
board. The cornmander Of The Candinamarrah,
the Japanese vessel which was recently at San
Francisco. had given his counlrylnen glow
ing account Of the brilliantImanIler 10 which
he and his crew were entertaitled while in
America.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

lr is stated that upon MIR. Douglas arrival
from Frederick copy Of Mr.. Breckinridge's
speech was placed in his hands. He immedi-
ately stripped of, and, awaiting his baggage,
wrapped himself up in blanket, and then,
Lighting q cigar, he read the speech of Mr..
Breckinridge through before dressing himself
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

THE Floyd gun weighs $4,000 pounds, cost
sI0, 900, aud carries shell from six to eight
miles, its recent trials at Old Point. are said
to be satisfactory. Just wait awhile. and # II
does not prove to be a second Prin,;eton affair,
il will be because the men who nun Il will be
ost Il harms way.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

MARINE, or Perkins purple, extracted ORR
ginally from coal tar. resembling boiled red
beet, is the color that's all the rage in New
York this fall. Ithas had its day in Europe
for two seasons past. Black is its complement
tary color.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

Ma. Isaac BELL, of New York, recently died
at Saratoga Springs, aged 90. He remem-
bered when the statute of George III was
thrown down on the Bowling Green, and when
the Park was the upper limit of the city.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1860-09-20

HERE is a specimen of recent graveyard
poetry, found on the maidstone of buried
child:
This little hero that lies here, 4
Was conquered by the diarrhoes.