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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15
TIE ALABAMA CONVENTION.
Alabama the Second State to Wheel
Into Line.
Organization of the Recon-
structiOn Convention.
The Members Claim to Have Been Original
Union Men.

hioNGosERY, Ala, Sept H. 1866.
The Alabama State Convention convened at twelve NJ
to-day and organized Ninety-two delegates pre-
sent
TEMPORARY OFFICERS.
Robert NJ Patten, of Louderdale, elected tempo
rary chairman, and A. B. Chthera secretary pro tenn.
THE MEMBERS
Governor Parsons administered the oath proclaimed by
President Johnson declared the members OF the con-
vention duly authorized make permanent organiza-
ton.
PERMANENT OFFICERS
Ex-Governor Benjamin Fitzpatrick, formerly Senator
in the United Congress- and President pro tenn OF
the senateo the Thrtyhfth Congress, was nominated
for President of the convention and elected by acclama
ton After several ballots Mr. Osbourne elected
clerk by majority. W. W. Stevens elected
sstant secretary
TIE COMPLEXION MEMBERS.
No business transacted to-day by the convention
II comprised Of Of the first in the state and
all appear anxious to do everything possible to get back
into the Union at the earliest moment practicable.
majority Of the convention claim to be original Union
men and to have opposed secession from the hrst
sketch Of the President OF the Convention.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, the President Of the Alabama
Reconstructionary Convention, will be remembered as
the the United States Senate OF Hon. w r.
King who was Senator from Alabama from 1919 To
1874 and from lS46 to 1852 and Vice President Of the
United States in 1852 Mr.. Fitzpatrick was born in
Greene county, Georgia. juno 30 1902, but emigraed in
1915 in search Of employment to Montgomery, Aahama1
He is self educated He studied for the bar, and was
admitted practice in 1921 He was soon after elected
solicitor of the state judicial district in which he re-
sided reelected in 1925 and held the position until
1929 His health this time became precarous and 10
purchased farm near Wetumpka and settled upon H.
He was democratic Presidential clcctor in s40, voting
In the college for Martin Van Buren In 1871 he was
elected Governor of Alabama and re elected IN ih43.
He then retired from public liic ana though Alabama
continued be strongly democratic he was Permitted .
remain quiet In his scclusion until the ath 81 Hoh
w. T. King, in 1852, when Governor Henry W. Coller
appointed Mir. Fitzpatrick 10 the vacant scnatoTship
The appointment confirmed, and thc CONCLUSION
of the term for which he had been appointed a55 e
was re elected for the ending in 1851. He was
President pro tenn of the Thlrty.if;h Senae On to
seression Of Alabama February H. 1861, Ir FzlairrK
Withdrew the and retired to his residence mt
Wciunpka. What his feelings have been ou the subject
OF Ssion tho do not know ogt IL Goes rot
appear as has stated that he haf taken active
part in the rebellion He appears on the contrary, 10
have remained quietly secluded leaving II t younger
and weaker heads and hCtter b oG to attempt to carry
their bloody designs and parposcs of dssolt on or
the Union.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15

CAIRO, H., Sept. II, 1885.
New Orleans papers o. the sth have been received.
They contain account Of the wreck Of the steamer
Shooting star the night Of the 9th instant fifteen
miles wca Of Timbeltar lighthouse, while her way
from New Orleans 10 Galveston. The steamer and the
greater part Of her cargo atoal loss No lives
lost II s feared that the gale in which shc wrecked
swept over the Gulf Of Mesco vessels had arrived
at New Orleans for three days previous " the sth
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15
THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
The Convention Regarded ns the Abiesx
Body Ever Convened i'm south Caro-
Iina-Resolution OF Discomfort Voted
Dawn &c.

II is said telegram has been received here from Co
lumbia s. c., TINT the State Convention assembled yes
tcrday with hundred members present. II is re-
gared the ablest body convened in that state
Resolutions of discont-n were offered and received
only five votes, and they laid the table nf.or
refusal print them. The Governors message strongly
susains the Presidents reconstruction policy
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15
General Grant at SC. Louis.

81 LUUH Sept II, 1900.
General Grant and family spent the day at the home
stead Of his fathen law General Dent, nine miles from
this city No public demonstrations have yet been made
In his favor but a the request Of Mayor Thomas and
number Of prominent citizens he will visit and remain
three hours at Lafayette Park afternoon, and
give the Of people opportunity Of paying their
rcgpects
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Large Fire at Liverpool, Nova Scotia.
u.,,r.x Got "a toaf

largo fire is now raging at Liverpool, N. g. tho
capital Of Queens county The whole town s in danger
The city, which n ono Of the most important in Nova
Scotia i situated the right bank Of the river Mersey
seventy miles from this place II contains about fifteen
hundred inhabitants, several churches, court house
and other public buildings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15

OswnO, N. y, sept ~, 1885.
The Oswego and Rome Railroad, which ntcrsccts tho
Rome, Waterown and Ogiensbvg Railroad at Richland
Station has been completed westward far Mexico
aud the FIRST freight train leaves the latter place
for the Fart The road s teng pushed forward for com
plcon fast as possible and is expected that tho
kaS whsa trains will run btwcen Oswceo and RomG
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15

great fatigue OF voyage and ncessant land travel IT
is wonder that of the party well nigh broken
down. The grass has not been allowed to grow under
theiree since they have landed shores and look
what career is before them for weeks to come. Some
OF the party have slept for two nights even thus far
Their excursion far 1t has gone has afforded them
considerable amusement and ii is TO he hoped will not
be allowed TO end until practical good TO both coun
tries is accomIIished
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15

FHIINUEIFHIHl NvF' 70 f0o''
movement has been started TO form national 40.
ciey for Christian work among the masses, like that Of
the Christian Commission among the soldiers.
convention is 10 meet In Cleveland on the 9th or
perpbcr for that purpose Tho call is signed by up
wards OF one hundred distinguished nen of twenty df.
fcrent States
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Notwithstanding the preparatory arrangements for
visit to Pthoe this morning the state Of the weather and
the pressure Of time determined foreign friends TO
abandon the undertaking entirely, at least for the pres
ent II Is probably well that Is 10; for, after the try
Ing scenes Of the past few actually only two work
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Arrival OF the English Party at st. Louis.

HeTV IcOJ.
The English party arrived this morning. and proceeded
TO the Lindal Hotel, where had been reserved
for them. steamboat excursion the river witness
ing the capacity and efficiency Of the fire engines
drive 10 the botanical gardens Of Henry Shaw Lower
Grove and other prominent points about the city have
been the order Of the day grand supper the South
ern Hotel will be given them tonight, to which all the
distinguished persons In the city invited They leave
morning for Chicago, via Tcrrc Hautc and AL
ton aud Illinois Central Railroads. n the same train aud
accompanied by the same party that escorted General
Grant lo fhn CITY
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THE INDIAN COUNCIL.


Indian Tribes-They signify Their
Willingness TO Sign 1.-THE Rcbeiiious
Tribes DESTROYS OF Making Peace with
Their Loyal Brethren, Sc.
CHICAGO, Sept. IA, 1865.
special despatch to the Republican, dated Fort Smith,
September Is, says:-The council opened at one
O'Clock by Commissioner Cooley, who asked if the differ
ent tribes ready sign the treaty of peace The
had read it and would sign 1t tomorrow. The treaty
was read between the Commissioners designated by the
President and the representatives Of the Cherokees,
Creeks Choctaws, Chickasaws, Osages, Senecas Semi
they had entered into treaties with the socalled Confed
crate States and forfeited all their rights but the gov
ernment would exercise cemency and reestabsh order
among the different tribes, they had become sat
unite and establish the relations with the
government which formerly existed between them,
and hereafter recognize exercising exclusive urs
diston over them and noA enter into alliance with any
other State, nation power sovereignty. In accord
ance with the above stpulaons the government will
afford protection and security for the persons and pro-
perty of the respective tribes.
message was received from the delegates at Arm
strong's Academy to the effect that the rebels de-
sirous Of coming in to make peace with their loyal
brethren.
The council adjourned until ten A. M. tomorrow.
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FoRr SMITH, Ark, Sept IA, 1866.
The treaty Of general amy and peace was submitted
to the Indians to-day, and until tomorrow was given
them to examine II.
Governor Colbert, Of Arkansas has arrived here He
reports large numbers Of from the different
tribes on their way here
The Seminoles have presented papers showing their
relations with the rebellion.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15

The Ohio state Treasurcrship.
CtScrrrarr. Sept IL, 1so6
The Office OF State Treasurer still remains vacant M.
wlnn having declined the appointment
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-09-15

DAMpER LONDON TiMEs
While the distinguished party amusing themselves
In ways during the detention sorry to say
that the representative of the London Times
meeting serious mishap. He endeavoring TO cross
upon single rail space about egh. feet wide, above
body sf water six feet deep. Captain Judkins subse.
queny fathomed IT, and that understood 10 be it's
depth The TINES correspondent slipped his footing when
about midway, and was partly submerged, when, with
remarkable presence Of mind, he explained IT, he
saved himself by turning quickly o1 his EEL and grab
bng the harm Of friend Our ruddy transatlantic con-
Temporary forbore to his prerogaive John Bull
and grunbe and swear, but took tle thing pleasantly
and seemed rather " like the Idea Of his becoming at
such short the Bondn Of the distinguished party.
DoNr2
was OF course impossible TO proseed by rail under
those circumstances To 90 ahead running into
yawning chasm; to return probably TO encounter
other pers There safety either in bridge, cul-
vert track What, then, is TO be doneS With that
commendable spirit Of enterprise which charactcrzos all
the movement OF the gentlemen connected with the
Official management of the Atlantic and Great Western
road, temporary telegraph station was established on
the brink Of the rushing torrent and Young disciple OF
Morse-Mr Odcl Of the Meadville, Atlantic and Great
western telegraph Office, who on board the train
Immediately went 10 work rigging temporary telegraph
saon as every correspondent has seen before on
the field oi battle and In few minutes we were In com
municaton with other part OF creation than the
nood OF water that enguIfed the village OF Kennedy.
Mr. Bradley, Superintendent Of the Atlantic and Great
western telegraph line al Meadvlc deserves credit for
efficiency and politenes.
rnABp--TRAMr-rRAMp
Mr. hcHcnry and Mr. Kcnnsrd sent teegraphc mos
sees 70 ne proper quarters for assistance TO repair the
damage 70 The track, have carriages sent from James
town 70 carry the party overland to that lively and
hrvng place about SIX miles distant and 10 convey the
luggage TO the depot Meanwhile most Of the passengers,
bsSpming impatient at the fapced delay started foot,
with yalee and satche In hand, 10 meet the expected
conyc>ances The march was rather amusing one,
considena the character Of the party but seemed
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16
Condition Of the Country.

The favorable reports from all the
Departments of the Federal Govern
men. t.and especially the firm stand taken
by the Secretary of the Treasury in
favor OF a reduction of paper currencr
and a return. to a specie basis in busi-
ness, must have an important bearing
up,n commercial affairs and all depart
ments of trade. Evidently nothing but
consumm.,e folly on the part of those
who have control of such matters, will
prevent downward tendency in every
thing. Goods of al, kinds ough, to 90
down City per cent.for the spring trade.
and other things. including labor. should
come down as rapidly as possible to the
basis.
The present system Of things is sure
ly working toward disaster. The labor
ing classes End it harder and harder 10
'msks the two ends meet and it is only
by the prsctice of an economy that is
growing more and more rigid. that this
is accomplished.
When labor and agriculture suffer,
The whole country suffers. Those form
che base Of the wealth AID prosperity Of
The nation. and with them the nation
prospers or languishes. When corn is
only forty cents bushel, how can the
farmer afford to pay:.thirty cents yard
for calico. aud City cents yard for
muslin {? He must fail at such prices,
and with him the country at large fails
If manufacturers and first dealers
would look at this matter right. they
would not keep up fictitious values and
prices, as such q course will unques-
tionally work disaster in the end, to the
loss Of all concerned. Gold gamblers
have ruled quite too long already; let
them and their wicked vocation pass
away, and an honest business on solid
foundation mark the future .ranactions
in all departments Of trade and industry.
As affairs now are and have been, the
millions suffered for the benefit of the
Few. If need be let the order be re-
\
versed. ane give the millions change |
.. the expense Of the few. But We
think by judicious and timely return |
10 q normal condition OF trade, all will ,
be bene6tted-both the millions and {
the few. Il
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16

We are pleased to note the efforts
which are being put forth BY the friends
OF order, virtue and humanity to stay
the tide Of intsmperance-in this State,
as well as elsewhere ,hroughou. the
land.
1t is full time such efforts were made.
Tor the increase of dramdrinking during
the past four years is truly alarming.
Thousands Of young men have been
debauched by the example of officers
and others in the army. who we're for
merly temperate, and are now on the
highway TO drunkards' graves. The
hope of many father. many widow,
many wife has been cut of or is blight
ed by this fell destroyer of the noble
and the good. as well as the vulgar and
the vicious.
We trust that every where the noble
work of reform will be pushed forward,
until it will become as great crime in
public opinion to sell liquor as it is TO
steal or murder. and as great disgrace
70 drink intoxicating liquors as to rob
OF commit forgery. A wholesome pub
lie opinion is needed-a union Of all
good citizens to fIown down the whole
gigantic system of evil, until it is ours
ed with a curse and is forever banish-
ed from human society.
He is an enemy 10 his kind, a mur-
derer Of the peace of society, who eth
er sells or drinks intoxicating beverages;
and he who looks on complacently. or
probably participates little in the evil,
is party to the crime and the guilt,
and should feel himself personally re.
sponsible. to the extent of his influence.
for all the evils and horrors that grow |
out oi this monster vice. this s.upend-
Gus machinery Of Obstruction and DESC |
la,'on. No one can be guillless who in
any way countenancas the crime, or
fails to record his evidence and his prac-
tice againsti. LIE, all the people awake
TO this subject and crush OUT this last /
national sin.'
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16
Administrators Notice

NOTICE is hereby given, that on the 1871, din,
AN Of December. A. D 1865, Letters Of Admin
'siraiioc upon the estate kuciiias c. Conweli
dscsascds late OF the County OF Jefferson
and State "f Kensas, were issued TO ihe nm :
dersigned by the Probate Court Of said County
and State. All persons having claims against
SAID estate are required TO exhibit them for allow.
or they may be pecluded from any benefits ~
said estate, and II su h clnims be not exhibited
within three years from the date sg said letter.
they will be fors yer barred.
JOHN 7. CONWELL.
21'Swta Administrator.
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RIVER PRICES.

- Inc motto OF Live and Let Lver will sov.r,
Caii and see MS before parchasisx
else "here, at our new stand On The
south s'de OF, the Public square, one
door west Of g. B. Carson 4 Bros s,or.
zs1|i COY BROTHERS.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16

- The press Of the country la,
spoken Of the Presidents Message and
the verdict is favoisble. No state pa.
per Of the kind, and under the cilcum-
stances. has ever met with more gener-
al favor. aud with less anfriendly criti'
eism. The Cincinnati Enquirer. true
70 It's reasonable instincts and innate
malevolence. speaks evil of il; most ev-
en- Of the copperhesI papers treat the
message as able and fair. 1, is well
calculated TO place Mr.. Johnson among
the leading statesmen Of the times. land
to give confidence in his administration
and'the stability 10 the government.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16

CuMpLArNING.- Of our Kansas
exchanges are complaining because
neither of our Senators are named as
chairman of ans Of the U. S. Senate
committees. IL our people wish 10 be
represented in the chairmanship of tie
committees of the Senate, let them send
such men to that body as will command
respect and positions Of distinction.
Our senators are clever in point ol
ability. (but very far from command
ing) aud they have energy. but they
are pigmies by the side Of Sumner.
Wilson and other leading spirits; and ii
would be folly for the Senate to pass
bv its able material and select poorer
stuff for its important Offices. Ii is en-
iirely preposterous TO suppose that our
senators are treated with disrespect
simply because they are from Kansas;
rather the contrary is the fact. We re-
peat it, that in order to have our Sena-
tors occupy leading positions in that
body, We must send up men Of moral
and intellectual wor,h-men who will
command the respect we should all like
% have paid to the representatives Of
1ur State.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16
Administrators Notice

NOTICE Is hereby given, that on the 9 IN d,v
oi peeemosr, A. D. 1865, Letter. Of Admin.
is,ration upon the estate Of John Short. decs,s.
Cd, were granted To the undersigned bv the
Judge OF the Probate Court OF Jeilsrson Coun,y
Slate OF kansas. sAil persons having claims
against said estate are required to exhibit them
LOT allowance within one year from the date of
said Letters, or they may be precluded from anv
dement's OF snid estate. and if such cl aims be mo-,
exhil tied within three years from the date of mid
letters, they will be forever barred
ROBERT ARMS rRONG
<"-o"s ID Administrator.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16

The railroad will soon be completed
to Topeka. The company will make a
demand for the $4,000 mile for 20
miles more Of the road soon.
John T. Morton is candidate for
Clerk Of the House: He is eminently
qualified for the place.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16
Wines q Liquors
FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
OUR GROCERIES

CONSIST IN part OF Sugar. Coffee COFFEE E,s.pe.
imperial .nI en- and y Young Hy.'n TEAS, Smoiinr
pao rau SneSing tobacco, Saleraias, BabSits Soda.
soap, Pcwder, Lead. Shot. Gun Cans. Cand,ss
S,s Nsieles Shoe Backing Brushes, Stow. Poi;sh'
san, CRACKERS. Chemical Biueine. Ina;,o Co.
eenirsted G Lye, Oysters. Sardines, PEPPER S.rcc.
Goal Oh. Axei Greese. Flour, Garden and Fio-s,
seeds Cisars' Assorted and raney Candies.
We viii take in exchange for ecol. Rrrrrrp
EGGS. HIDES, BACON. and v;Ii NJ. ,.s..r s.'
GREEN BACKS" 1' "o' He'ese
;. psslIsus s m, 'f building up q perma,en, trade
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16

r.. A. the present high price OF
pork weare told that none will be pack
ed in u,J- S .fe. Cerlsinly the high
psises--ti.ough not above many other
things late entirely above safety. n.
tae,e is no msrI-t present or prospec
tive. tina, will justify reasonable hope
o. an ey~n return. le, alone profit.
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1865-12-16

AIT. Samuel Rose. OF Spring Hill
johnson county, recently died from tn,
effects Of hydrophobia. He could no
remember 10 have been recently bitter
BY any dog, but was several years ago
in the place where his principal pain.
were located. He became quite wild
and unmanageable before his DEATH
He is represented as an estimable ci,i.
zen.
The people Of Lawrence voted not to
license liquor shops. but in violation Of
pledges given and this expressed wish
of the people. the council had issued H.
cense for dram shop. Those council
man ought TO be kicked out Of commu.
nifty.
We assure our friends OF the Junction
Union tha. We will stand by them in all
lawful efforts TO put down the LIQUOR
curse. whether it is pracliced by mem.
bsrs Of the bar or any body else; and
we hope that public seniimen, will so
frown upon all persons connected with
the legal profession who disgrace them.
selves by drinking or getting drunk,
that none of them will dare debase
himself by this worse than beastly
practice.
The jour. printers Of Leavenworth |
are talking big abou, what they can
do In sticking type and bet upon
themselves that they can beat each 9TH
er. Go it. ye cripples!'
Two Cashmere goats were recently
boughtby Jennison & Bro. Leavenwor.b
for 900. They were thorough. bred.
For two others. nearly pure, $500 were
paid.
Major Wyncoop. al For, Lyon. is d.
'ected to give any agent or messenger
rom tie Indians safe condust 10 the
States.
The Manhattan Independent gives an
'ccouns OF an extensive robbery in that
illIge some time since which was kept
ather quiet, with a view to detect the
uilty party. Il is now pretty clearly !,
demonstrated that oneJ. NJ. McNaught. a
'rmerly member Of the firm-Bsker.
Iagg d Co.-that was robbed. and b
ho occupied room above the store T
sleeping apartment, committed I
le deed. lie was fast young man. G.
lawyer by profession. lie fled. bu.
II enougL property behind 10 more =
an meet the loss. :
The immigration to Kansas still con. !,
,ues, even into the winter.
The papers are beginning. TO ianele C
og. the U. S. Senator to succeed Mr.. in
'meIoy. Hold your breath. gentle. su
'n;',he time for the 'muss' has moi &c;
owe pc
Petroleum oil has been found nea, 90 :.
ol.. y"
), ba
Hurry up the railroad. IS the cry all
= the State. Be patient; The roads
come along as fast as the business :.
'he country will make them pay. p.' :,
The snow last week fell to consid. :.
bic greater depth in the western than ..d
ne eastern portion Of the State. -.
he Conservative has commenced rob
publication Of Col. Moonligla's ex. /
Is during the war. as written BY in
sell. The narrative opens well. AM,