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The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

\ BEAUTIFUL THoUGHT.-A Vrifo,
whose life had passed its meridian, thn,'
eloquently discourses upon the SPEEDY
flight Of times 'Frrty years once Seem.
ed long and weary pilgrimage to make
1t now seems but step; and along tbp
way are broken shrines; We're a thaus.
and hopes wasted into ashes; footprints
sacred under their drifting dust, Green
mounds. where the grass is fresh with
the sunshine of those years, and with
chastened steps and hope push on to.
ward the tWinkling, where the waters
are still and the storm never beat.o
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26
4 ReVM0tic0A Opinion.

The Buffalo Commercial ddcertiser, one
Of the most respectable among the lead
ing Republican journals of the country,
says of the President:
He demonstrates most eonclusively
that ungoverned radicalism is equally as
dangerous to the nation as treason.
The one is covert and insidious, the
other was open and bold; the one seeks
to destroy the Constitution by under
mining it, the other sought to repudiate
it by force, the one, prompted by an over
Jealous championship Of the negro,
would overthrow the rights ofthe whites,
While the other sought to build up an
oligarchy upon the ruins Of the ruins of
the old Union. Against both, Andrew
Johnson has stood firm, and we regard
him as national benefactor in a nation
al crisis.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

ORIENTAL LEGEND.-.'Every man,
an Eastern legend says, "has two angels,
one upon his right aud one upon his left.
When he does any thing good, theangel
on the right writes it down and seals it,
because what is once well done is done
forever. When he does evil, the angel
on the left shoulder writes it down, but
does not seal it. He waits until mid
night. If before that time the man
bows down his head.and exclaims, Cora
cious Allah! have sinned!-forgivem e!0
the angel rubs it OUTPUT if not at mid
night he seals it, andthe angel on the
right shoulder Weeps," ~ Erchonqe.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26
GU r. I'ERMLS-

The New Era is payable in ad-
vance. A large number Of our sub
scribers are more than six months IN
arrears. We have a right to expect
them, without further delay, to pay
up their subscriptions, In order to
furnish the paper to our readers, we
are compelled to pay cash for all ma
terials and labor. "Verbum sap"
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

A New NAVAL MANdsUvRE.-The
iron-clad Tonlon feet of the French
navy, consisting of one of ship-of-the-
line and five frigates, has sailed again
on three days cruise to practice a new
man9uvre invented by Admiral Villa.
muez. The frigate Cation was anchored
between the island of Hyeres, and each
ship sailed around her at various angles,
and each time with increased speed.
The diameters of the circles in these
evolutions were carefully noted on
board the Cation, and ON board each ship
as she sailed round.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

THE MOTHER OF JONATHAN CILEY.-
New Hampshire papers record the death
of Mrs. Jane Giley, aged ninety-four
years. She was the mother af Jonathan
Giley, member Of Congress from New
Hampshire, in 1857, whose death at the
hand OF William J. Graves, member
of Congress from Kentucky, caused great
excitement throughout the country.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

THE meanest exhibition Of fanatieal
and bigoted hate we have lately read OF
occurred in Ohio. While a lot of cars,
intend for use on the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad, were coming through the Wes-
tern Reserve, some abolitionists, ascer-
tanning they We're for use in the South,
savagely invaded them, cutting the cush-
ions with knives and otherwise mutt
lating them-a revenge worthy of and
lust coWardlY enough for abolitionists.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

A NEW KIND OF ScuLPToR.-At a
soiree the other evening, one gentleman
pointed out notwithstanding individ-
ual to his friend as sculptor.
"What?" said his friend; "such look
ing chap as that a sculptor! Surely you
must be IN 2aken.
Gle MAJ not be the kind of one you
mean," said the informant, "but know
that he chiseled tailor out of a suit Of
clothes, last week."
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

The Fepian operations have taken
new aspect at Oswego. Several boxes
of a ponderous natureand marked "ma,
chinesy," having been received at thai
place, directed to Patrick Regain, "a promi-
nent Fenian, the Government authori-
ties on Sunday night thought it adj
visable to investigate. The boxes were
found to contain 40 Springfield rifles,
which were accordingly transported TO
the United States fort. 1t is ascertained
that several hundred rifles had been
already distributed before the detectives
discovered the business. Circumstances
indicate that a Fenian expedition across
the lake was contemplated in connection
with other simultaneous movements
along the frontier.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

THE VERY PLACE For A NATIONAL
REFORM SCHoOL.-Thirteen hundred
and sixteen divocces have been decreed
in Massachusetts, during five years end
ing May l, 1865, of which $50 were for
deserlion, Dob for crimnality, 1872 for
cruelty, and the remainder for micel-
laneOuS causes,
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

They are to have a Theological College
in Bristol, Virginia, which is to be under
the control of the Presbyterian denoml,,
nation. The buildings are all ready, ana
the institution will soon be underway.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26
Fdj0S irageGy.

The Bristol N6,os reports the follow
ing particulars Of a fatal tragedy which
occurred last Sunday at a church called
Union, in the northeastern portion OF
Hawkins county, some nine miles north
of kingsport, Tennessee:
The funeral Of John Ellis, Jr., who
had been Confederate soldier, was to
be preached by the Rev. r. NJ. Hickey
Of the Holsten Conference. Two men
by the name Of Walters-perhaps broth
ers manifested disposition to disturb
the assembly. Eldrige Hord, Esq, Of
that community, demonstrated against
their conduct. Some angry words en-
sued, and Walters shot Hord, Wounding
him severely in the thigh, Whereupon,
Sam'l Smith, who had been a Gonfede-
rate soldier, fired twice upon Walters,
killing him on the spot. The other
Walters the shot Smith, wounding him
slightly. Smith returned the fire, woun-
ding the second Walters MORALLY, and
then made his escape.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

The Andy Johnson men carry all be-
fore them in Tennessee. We wish they
were to have an election soon, in which
they could get a lick at Brownlow. He
would never have breath enough to say
'hell-fire, "devil," and elimination"
AGAIN L0aLiSriXe iOHcllN
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

Since the left wing" of the Finnigans'
seventeen in all and several gunboats,,
have reached Calais, quite a number o.
people have gone there to see the squad
run.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

What is the difference between an ac-
e.epted and q rejected lover: one kisses
Ills Miss, and the other i,Iisse>. his kiss
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

Mrs. Mallory, of Lake Station, Hi
nois, was recently shot dead by her hus-
band While she was listening to the
evening prayers Of her children. Jeai-
0Isy was the cause.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

The Worcester Gazette says the season
is bad for pairs. Forty-two divorces are
beforethe Supreme Court there.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

SuecEssIN LIFE.--K Keep the law ofda.
ever before you; let it be your nev q, q II,
ing pillar of light. Be brave, and ''a III
the square With your conciencc ' - on
last. Your success in life NAV not me
equal to your hopes or your deserts. y :.
IS not IN man to insure success. fA y.
best and wisest Of us may fail in 1I,e
struggle; but we may have our eonsoi ie
ton even then. TO gain the worlds at
plause and snatch its fleeing spells !,
not mans sole and proper business bara =
Immortality smiles upon the scene and
beekons him ever onward in the r r,1
for those eternal honors which the wa 5,aJ
can neither give or take away-the nr i,n
which all may strive for. ssN0
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26


NITRATE OF SODA AS A ToP-DREs-
ING.-Nitrate of Soda is a most vallla-
bic application to the wheat crop; when
it seems slow to start, or when the blades
are pale, sickly, yellow. or in any man.
ner weak, it gives it a quick growth,
es them to assume healthy appearance
and greatly increases the product. 1t
also conduceS very much to the bright
ness in color and strength of the straw.
On grass land as a top dressing it is far
superior to any otheI manure that
know of; it greatly increases the product
at the time of moving and keeps the
meadows luXuriantly green for Il long
period afterwards.
1t has in some respects the same effects
as Peruvian Guano on the crops in its
early growth, but cannot perform all
the functions of that manure, inasmuch
as it does not contain any phosphate of
Lime or any compound analogous to it..
1t however has an advantage over Pc
ruvian Guano in being more efficient
when applied as top dressing, especial
ly when used in the winter or early in
the spring. The proper quantity per acre
is about Fl ty pounds, which should be
reduced to the finest powder. AS a top
dressing, to wheat it should be applied
in conjunction with common salt about
two BUSHELS of salt to fifty pounds of
the Chilli Saltpetre.-Dr. .Jdnlss HiQQins
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

Men Will wrangle for religion, write
Tor it, die for ii, anything but live Tor IT,
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26
WHO Is GEN. HARR1se- =

WHO Is GEN. HAREIso-Is -
Acknowledgement II. S. Harris y, this
making radical speeches throuobomnt.l o is
state and hopes to be the disunionrp oa The
date for Governor next fall, the n polia>
Tom Harris Who lived in GlenviIjlbne Tor
Gilmer county, before the ware AZ, N
assist in raising a rebel compan1 ~ y be
in 1861? Is he the Harris that or 'aeFe
his meat house and invited thati st4
company to take all they wanted ~ 4.
darn the expense" Is Brevef A. IN
General Thomas S. Harris the m8n r,i a Y
wanted to be Captain, or Suroaa,54 10
some other officer, of that rebel H. Or
pany and wasn't electedo Perhans w SoiA'
of his admirers can inform us IS so n!
would like to know Wheeling Pe4iytNse
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

THE RINDERPEsT.-The United States
Consul at Sheffield, England, in dis
patch to the Department ofSuate, says
the cattle plague continues steadily to in
crease and has extended to the sheep. "a
mongst which it is rapidly spreading.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

\ UNITED STATES OFFICER IN THE
HARDWARE BUSINESS From the Rio
Grande, through aletter to the New Or
leans Times, comes singular story of a
Lieutenant S., no other name given, who
has been doinga thriving business in the
ordnance line, selling United States cav
airy equipments, field ammunition and
army stores by the boat load tothe I'M
perialists over the Mexican line. Facts
ascertained reveal series of sWindles
carried forward through several months.
II extended through the range Of stores
constituting ordinance property. In one
single night forty thousanp rounds of
fixed ammunition were attempted to be
gotten across the river, but from some
cause but fifteen thousand rounds were
successfully crossed that night. The
knavish officer, it seems, had been living
fast, and being hopelessly in arrears in
his accounts, had intended going into the
Mexican service for some time, as shown
by positive evidence, and chose, the
Imperial side as parties to these frauds,
as furnishing more ready gold than the
pinched Liberals. On this discovery,
he escaped from the custody which fol-
lowed by cutting open the rear Of his
hut, and, under cover of darkness, pas
sing through the chain of sentnels,
reached the river, which he swan at a
point above Brownsville, and took
refuge in MatamOras. Other arrests of
officers and citizens followed, but names
seem to be dipensed with at present.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

IMNuGRATIoN.--Th United States
Consul at Liverpool, writes to the State
Department that all the steamers and
emigrant ships leaving that port are
crowded with persons immigrating to
this country. The mutations are that
the present year the immigration to the
United States from Europe will far cx-
ceed that of any previous year since the
foundation of the Republic.
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-04-26

Or. Joseph G. Hall, one Of the oldest
citizens Of fernando. Miss, died in
that place recently. He was in his nth
wear.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
Then and Now.

About the middle of January, 1868, there
was published, at the head of the editorial
columns of the Missouri Democrat, a call,
signed by John F. Hume, Emil Pretorius and
others, for q mass meeting of the friends of
the government, as the adherents Of the pres
dent were called in those days. The call
started out in this style:
1.-THE numerous manifestations OF hostility to
the government which have of late appeared in
sections of the country heretofore regdr ded 10y
al, must bring alarm TO every patriotic heart. 1t
patent that there is spirit of rebellion In
the land, not confined the bounderies of seces-
sion. The country has other foes than those who
are IN arms against il. The form which the oppo-
stion of those engaged In giving aid and comfort
to rebels in without following their example
has taken resistance to the National Adinisfrd-
ton an its endedr0rs TO Overthrow the rebellion and
restore the Unf0n.'
That's what's the matter now. There are
numerous manifestations of hostility to the
government-not simply to the president, but
to the principles upon which this republic
was built. These manifestations have appear
ed in sections heretofore regarded as loyal
in Massachusetts,, in Vermont, in Maine, and
even in loyal Missouri. There IS a spirit Of
rebellion in the land. 1t is not in the south,
or within the late boundaries of secession, fol
their rebellion has wholly ceased, and the
uppermost desire of the people is to speedily
| get back into the Union, The rebellion is IL
| tina ranks of the radicals. The form this re-
bellion has taken is resistance to the IN eas
ures of the national administration in its
endeavors to restore the Union. The radicals
denounce these measures, and condemn the
the president in the most vituperative style
Once they called themselves ''upconditional
Unionists," but now they want no Union ex
cept upon impossible conditions. Shall the
new rebellion be quenched PSF. Louis Re
| publican.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
COLORED CLERGYMAN.

The Protestant Episcopal convention of
South Carolina has authorized and requested
the trustees of its diocesan theological semi.
nary to search out and take by the hand such
colored persons as may be DESTROYS of prepar-
ing for the sacred ministry, of whose moral
and spiritual fitness they may be satisfied,
and to provide for their education and train
ing at schools or seminarles, under the ap-
proval of the isbhop. The object is to fur
nish the large number of freedmen in that
state with pastors and teachers of their own
race, to educate and minister to them in holy
things; and also to train up colored mission
aries for Africa, to whose inhospitable cli-
mate their peculiar constitutions are alone
adapted,
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
Southern COngressmen.

1t has been repeatedly stated that, the sub
ject of the restoration of the southern states to
the Union, President Johnsons policy is but
supplement and extension of that OF his prede-
cessor. While the war was still going on Pres-
dent Lincoln was extremely anxious that the
people OF those portions of the south which had
been freed of rebel domination by the success of
the federal arms, should send representatives to
congress. In pursuance of this idea, he gave
written authority to agents whom he selected to
visit the territory reclaimed from the confeder-
acy, and use every influence with the military
commanders to permit the people to hold cleo
tions for members of congress One of these am
bassadors from St. Louis, and we have seen
the letter he carried to Arkansas from Mr.. Lin
coin, directed to General Steele and other Of
fcers there, asking them to exert their utmost
endeavors to induce the people of that state to
elect congressional representatives. Mr.. Lin
coin, forgetting the fact that Mr.. Sebastian had
been expelled from the senate, strongly urged
that that gentleman should resume his vacated
seat.
Thus it is seen that President Johnsons policy
with reference to the representation of the south
in congress is identical with that of President
Lincoln. Whoever supported Mr.. Lincoln can
not consistently oppose his succeasor.-S. Louis
Republican.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
RADICAL CONSISTENCY.

We are informed that, yesterday, (Aprli
4th) a prominent radical politician in this
city stated publicly that ANDREW johnson
ought TO be shot," The man who made this
remark would have been among the first to
have aided in mobbing democrat who
should have made the same remark in regard
to Mr.. Lincoln, or who should have express
ed qualification that he was shot, Last
spring traitor, rebel, or copperhead was
one who did not sustain the policy OF the
president. This spring a rebel or copper
head is one who does support the president.
Last year to speak lightly of the president
was treason this year the test of loyalty is
denunoiation of the executive branch OF the
government. This il radical consistency.
We hope this man will not be mobbed, but
he as richly deserves it as hundreds OF others
who were mobbed, year ago.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
ovERsEER OF HIGHWAYS.

The contest was warm one in Edgington,
but the town maintained its ancient and hon.
orable name, electlug every man on which
there was a contest. except collector. There
was, as we hear. some little dissatisfaction
on the candidate for this Office. Mr.. john
son had been the candidate for three years,
and had held the Office for the last two years,
and some democrats wished q new man. Mr..
johnson was the nominee of the caucus and
ought to have been supported by every dem
ocrst. Yet we think it good policy to have
frequent changes in Offices, and give all a fair
chance Rotation in office is an old demo-
cratic principle. and good one. In q close
town, like Edgington, great care should also
be used to preserve harmony in the party.
and bring out such candidates as will take
every democratic vote, and some of the other
side if possible.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
More Good News,
The People Rep udiating the Radicals.

sPRINGF1rLD ILL. April sd.-The township ell
cction in this city passed off quietly to-day, re-
sulting in the most gratifying triumph of the
democratic ticket. The aggregate vote polled
was 2,ls4, against l,73S last ENTHUSIASTICALLY
the largest vote ever polled in the township
The democratic majorities will range from $50 to
2OO-about 400 gain since the election proceed
ing The absence of bayonets, aud general good
order, have been the characterizing features of
the day, and the most enthusiastic qualification is
masifested by the democratic and conservative
men of the community. All other townships of
the country heard from give large democratic
gains, showing unmistakable revolution in
political sentiment.
thunder tones in favor of johnson and his recon
struction policy.
The entire democratic ticket was elected here
to-day by 200 majority.
EVANSVILLE IND, April 2-The democrats
have carried their whole city ticket-a good
democratic gain.
COLUMBUS, o., April 2-The election in this
city to-day resulted in democratic triumph, by
about 800 majority on the general ticket, and
SIX OF the nine councilmen-a radical loss, as
compared with last springs election, when six
radical and three democratic candidates were ell
ected.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, April 3.-The democratic
city ticket was elected without opposition, ex.
cept for surveyor. Mr. Brown, independent
democrat, is elected surveyor.
republican councillor and alderman were ell
ectcd in the fourth ward, and an alderman in the
fifth ward. The balance of the council is demo-
cratic The majority on joint ballot is ls.
ST.. PAUL, April .-The entire democratic
ticket was elected by from 200 to 400. The ell
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05


Ex-senator Foote, the father-in-law of SEN
ator Stewart, of Nevada. proposed, short
time ago, to defend, in a series of letters to q
newspaper in New York, the resolutions in
troduced by Mr.. Stewart in the senate, offer
ing to the south admission to congress and q
general amnesty in exchange for negro suf-
frage. Mr. Foote has written two letters on
the subject, which, owing to the press of 9TH
or matter, have not been published. In a re-
cent letter he withdraws these two, and re-
tires from the discussion, alleging as reasons
therefor that Mr.. Stewart had proposed SUBJ
stitute for the resolutions, and also the sub.
joined:
az confess / am far less inclined to participate
now, than was day or two since, IN the discus
sion OF any of the questions at this moment pend
ing before congress. Recent events have awaken
ed in my mind grave doubts and anxIeties 10
the future OF country, and begin seriously &c
fear that unless there shall be displayed In
tional councils more sobriety ofspirt, less regard
for party and sectional ascendency and individual
aggrandizement and a more dIsnterested and sell
sacrificing desire to secure the prosperity, free.
dom, and true welfare of whole people, we
shall within the next thirty days witness scenes Of
commotion, anarchy, and possibly revolu-
tionary violence, which will fill the minds of al
| true patriots with deep and permanent regret.''
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
MILITARY COURTS REGULATED BY
THE SUPREME COURT.

The supreme court of the United States,
in the case of Bowles, Milligan and Horsey,
of Indiana, have just decided in favor of the
prisoners and they will now be released from
confinement. 1t will be recollected that shese
men were condemned to death, by one of STAN
toms military courts. Their sentence was
oommuted to imprisonment for life, and now,
on their petition, the supreme court, Chief
Justice Case presiding, has decided their trial
illegal and they will be set free.
The Vallandigham case and all other cases
where civilians were tried by a military
court, would also be so decided if they were
carried up. The infamy of Stanton's militia
~ mock trials will be the disgrace of this
country, for ages to come.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-04-05
MASSACHUSETTS REBELLION.

The Salem tMass.) Statesman says it late
ly heard one of the radical leaders declare
that if President johnson goes on as he has
been going, the next rebellion will be IN
Massachusetts. This is by no means the
first time that the Bay State has threatened
to resort to notification, secession and an ap-
peal to arms, though it has always ended In
smoke; and the Newark IN. J.) Journal pre-
diets that if a rebellion ever occurs in Mass
schusetts 1t will be by resolution, as hereto
fore, not by armies-unless they can hire a
new batch of negro substitutes.