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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21
Address OF the Democratic Mem.
berS Of Congress.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-The ad-
dress issued by the Democratic
membo.s Of Congress is as follows
"To the People Of the United States:
Changers threaten the Constitu-
tion. Tho future is dark, unless the
people will come to the rescue. In
the hour of peril, National Union
should be the watchword of every
true man. AS essential to the Ma
tional Union we must maintain un-
impaired the rights, the dignity, and
the equality of the States, includ-
ing the rights Of representation in
Congress and the executive right of
each State to control its own domes-
tic concerns, subject only to the
Constitution of the United States.
After uniform construction of the
Constitution for more than half a
century, the assumption of n W and
arbitrary powers in the Federal
Government is subversive of our
system and destructive of liberty.
A free interchange cf opinion and
kind feeling between the citizens of
all the States is necessary to the
perpetuity of the Union. At pres
ent eleven States arc excluded from
the National Council. ...
For seven long months the pres
ent Congress have persistently de-
MED any right Of representation to
the people of those States. Laws
affecting their highest and dearest
interests have been passed without
their consent and in disregard of
the fundamental principles of free
government. The denial of repre-
senta' ion. has been made to all the
members from q State, although the
State, in the language of the Presi-
dent, presents itself not only in an
attitude of loyalty and harmony,
but through representatives whose
loyalty cannot be questioned under
any existing constitutional or legal
test. The representatives of near
" one-third of the States have not
been consulted with reference to
the great question of the day. There
has been no nationality surround
ing the present Congress. There
has been no intercourse between the
representative Of the two sections
producing mutual confidence and
respect. In the language of the
distinguished Lieutenant General,
it is TO be regretted that at this time
there cannot be a greater comming-
ling bctween the citizens Of the two
sections, and particularly of those
entrusted with the law making pow
or. This state of things saould be
removed at once and forever.
Tbcref5ze, TO preserve the Ma
tional Union, to vindicsze the suffi-
cheney Of our admired constitution
10 guard the States from covert at
ss-s;-ts to deprive them Of their
sr1se position in the Union, and 70
bring together those who are unna-
+ turallv severed, and for those great
national Purboses only. we cordial
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

ed paper. Under the act Of 1864
il was 5000 in all cases. Under the
amended act of 1865 II remains
5000 upon acceptors and payers of
foreign bills Of exchange without
first stamping the securities. In
this case, in New York, the party
sued had neglected. before the pas
sage of the amended act of 1865, TO
affix stamps upon seven receipts for
payment of money. Ho was sued
for the full penalty in each case,
amounting to 81 400 in all, and n
verdict was given against him for
the whole sum. Tho stamps would
have cost fourteen cents, so that by
his saving habits on the occasion
referred to he is 81, ,399,S6 out of
pocket, besides lawyers fees and
cost of suit, The example is wor-
thy of remembrance.-Philadelphia
En9uirer.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21
VOL. XIII, NO. A....wHoLE NUMBER, 600.

ly approve Che call for q National
Onion Convention, TO be held at
the city of Philadelphia on the sec
ond Tuesday, tho l4th Of August
next, and. indorse the principles
therein set forth. We therefore re-
spcctfully, but earnestly urge upon
our citizens in each State, Terrific
ry and Congressional District. ip
the United States, in the interest Of
the Union and in spirit OF harmo-
ny, with direct reference to the
pril Clip cs contained in said call, to
net promptly in tho selection of
wise, moderate, and conservative
men to represent them in said Cop:
vention, to the end that all the
States shall at once be restored to
their practical relations to the Un7
ion; that the Constitution shall, be,
maintained, and peace bless the
whole country.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

BGWe clip the following extracts from
the London correspondent of the Houston
Telegraph:
"I have had the pleasure of meet
ing the Hon. Louis T. Wigfall of
Texas, and Gen. John T. Walker,
late of the Confederate service. The
former is accompanied by his son
Major Wigfall, young gentleman
who served with distinction on the
staff of Gen. Hood, during the late
war. 1 am uninformed as to the fu-
ture intentions of Gen. Wigfall, but
presume that he will not allow his
brilliant intellect to long remain in
active. In the meantime, while
awaiting the "course of human
events" he might favor the world
with his view of the late struggle in
America, which, along with the
works of Gen'ls. Lee, Early and 9th
ers, will place our unfortunate peo-
pie on the pages of history in a
proper light. Gen. Walker has es-
tabiished himself at $50 Leadenhall
Street, e. c., for the purpose of
transacting a general commission
business, in connection with the
Southern States, and solicits con-
signments of produce at Liverpool
or London, at the option of the con-
signee.
Captain NJ. F. Maury, whose con-
tributions to science have made him
a worldwide fame, was the recipi-
ent of a testimonial of over 5000
pounds value, a few evenings since,
at Willis Rooms. Among the dis
tinguished glestsf on the occasion
was Gen. Beaufegard, who was the
object of much attention. The press
are highly eulogistic in their notices
of Capt. Maury, and assign him the
highest place among the scientific
men of bis age.
The Hon. ]. p Benjamin, see
has been admitted to the English
bar without having to pass through
the customary routine of "dining at
the Inns" for three years.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

LOOK OUT FOR THE STAMPs.-Peo-
pie who give receipts for money
paid, and everybody does it, should
mako a note of the result of a trial
which took place in New York the
other day, and which shows how
perilous a thing q neglect to put
stamps upon papers which require
them may become. Many persons
have fallen into the error of supp2s-
ing that if paper is not stamped
the omission may be rectiied at any
time at very little expense. This is
not correct. There was a provision
made for validating unstamped pa
pers. made and issued before the
passage of the act of 1864, upon
compliances with certain provisions.
Similar provision is made in the
amended act of 1855, upon condi-
tion that the party derelict shall
pay so dollars interest. ct six per
cent. on the stamp, if the cost OF
the latter is more than $50 But
in addition to this there is an actual
penalty, which may be enforced
against any one who issues unstamp-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

presence of His Excellency, Gene
raj Don Tomas Mejia, and OF thu
commission of the people, composed
of Messrr. ID. A. Mencheaca, Dor
Juan Prado and Don Antonio dc Il
Cara, duly authorized and in con
formity with the instructions OF Tho
Governor and Military Commander
of the forces of Tamaulipas, Genera
Don Jose NJ. J. Carvajal, assembled
to treat of the rendition of said city
the following clauses were adopted
Art. |. General Tomas Meiia re-
turns the city of Matamoros, within
forty eight hours to citizens, Gene
raj Juan Jose dc 10 CARA, Chief oi
the Division of Tamaulipas, opera
ting on Matamoros.
Art. 2. The reception Of the city
will bo in conformity to the formal
tiles due, and in accordance with
the state of force, armament etc.
Art. 3. Gen. jia can retire with
the rest of his division, with their
respective arms and two paradas
packages of cartridges Of ten each,
by the Bagdad road, without any
hostilities on the part Of tho Libe-
raj forces.
Art. 4. Will be cfficaciously guar
anteed the lives, the properties and
the interests Of the inhabitants of
this population, who will not be
prosecuted, directly or indirectly,
nor tho residents, for their prior
conduct or political opinions.
Art. 5. The State Government re-
serves to itself the right of prose
cutting all persons who have figured
IN the first line primea iinea] and
whose conduct it will be necessary
to investigate to satisfy the public
claim.
In faith and execution of which,
three copies of the present have been
signed by NJ. M. Tomas Mejia, Juan
Prado, Augustin Moncheacea and
Juan Jose de la CARA.
Ratified at Headquarters, Ranchi-
to, June 23, at 3 o'clock, a. m.
[Signed,] CARvAJAL.
A true copy.
ENILIo VELAsoo, Secretary.
THE FUGITIvEs.
From the same paper of the 9th:
MEJIA's DIvIsIoN,-Gen. Mejia
and the troops accompanying him
left J agdad yesterday, on board the
FRI th man-of-war Adonis, the
steamers Holcomb and Eugenia, and
three schooners, chartered to take
them to Vera Cruz.
From the same paper
We are credibly informed that the
members of the Catholic clergy who
were arrested and lodged in Jail, on
Monday evening last, by the Mata-
moros authorities, were released
yesterday morning, by order of Gen.
Carvajal
This act of justice done to the
clergy, who are considered by all
nations as non -combatants, is suf-
ficient indication that his proclama-
tion will be carried out to the letter.
Good orderis prevailing in Mata-
moros, and the foreigners who, at
the rendition of the city took refuge
on this side of the river, are fast re-
turning to the Heroic city.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

REVENUE SrANPs.-The Supreme
Court of Massachusetts, has recently
passed Judgment upon the validity
of a deed having no revenue stamps
affixed to it. The Court considered
that the absence of the stamp did
not invalidate the deed, and ques-
toned whether Congress intended
80 to frame the Revenue laws. The
Court was Of the opinion that a
United States statue undertaking to
invalidate an instrument which val
id by the laws Of the State would be
unconstitutional. The Government
could impose a penalty for not TX
ing the stamp, but could not make
the instrument worthless, because
the stamp was not affixed.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

The Odd Fellows Hall 10 New Or
leans has been consumed by fire. IL
was situated on Camp Street cppo-
site Lafayette Square, anu was oncof
the handsomest structures IN the city,
having been the frequent scene &C
fairs and festivities.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21

The Council Bluffs Nonparicl has
tho following: "Official-Marricd,
at the residence Of Mr.. Ben Jarvis,
in Marshalltown, Iowa, by the Rev.
Mr.. Wiley, Joe Baugh (thst's us),
and Miss Mary G. Swanson, CHATS
more of us)."
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1866-07-21
HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Emporium of Fashion.
Es.s,sr, xs5 IL, isss.-l4lJ
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
Placarded.

We notice posted up in our village on
Tuesday morning a Poster for Congress
sional Mas, Convention to meet i'll Els
worth on Wednesday to nominate another
candidate for member of Congress. Ii is
not formidable document. and like ia
phet.' one of Marryatts characters. it is
now IL search of a father. II reads a. fol-
lows The Union voters of the fifth Con-
gressional District. opposed to the re-elec-
ton of F. \. Pike. and who do not believe
that all the mca suitable 10 represent this
district in the Congress OF the [ nited states
reside in Washington. are requested to meet
At DC"
Here i a call for You. What recital
Of grievances: What an appeal to our pat
rioti>m: What stirring. summing up o.
our duty in this trying hour OF the nations
peril. does thi, call embody. Its said that
the half famished. half frozen, and half
worn out French soldiers in the early CAIN
paigns of Napoleon, were often aroused
from their lethargy and fired anew with
zeal. by the band strikin" up that soul-stir-
ring aud truely wonderfully National
hymn. The Marseilles." Only think how
this line will stir up the patriotic fire ofour
people, who do not believe that all me
&C." Ii is said that the wording OF this
Instrument occupied the time of q goodly
number of men for number of days. Nc
| one should doubt it.
| The names count more than sixty. with
many others. Mr.. l.. d. Jordan, heads
| it. lie is too late by Il few days, because
he has since been beheadcd by johnson
and it won't pay now. Il. I. Athcrton
John ii. Partri l"c, Z. II. Harden. c. J
! Perry. assistant assessors of Internal Rev.
enue, sign it. This may be laying an an
Choir to windward. Marcus NJ. Thomas. q
nice young man, son of the Exc ollector Oh
Customs. who lives in fremont signs il
This is right. He voted at the Tremon
caucus for anti Pike delegates on Saturday
comes to Ellsworth and votes for anti Pix,
delegates on Tuesday. But we don't car,
to advertise the affair nor the signers; an,
will only say further, that some signed
just "a you can get men to sign any unread
papers, some signed because they wanted
to, while others signed who will vote TO
Mr.. Pike. 1t is Il forced affair, and few
men behind the scenes have managed it,
Ii is not much of Il shower
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
@ II o L n r. A.

Nn Phhhr DAvIs-sis; The benefits have received
from the use Of your invaluable remedy the Pain Killer
Induces me tie pen word in its praise Experience has
convinced me that fer Headache, Indigestion Pain in
the Stomach, or any part Of the system severe Chhs
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have this hour recovered from attack oil the
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with pain, for which the Pain Killer was a sovereign
remedy one 'easpoonfu curing the hour
or, at fhs most, half day have heard Of many ca.
ses Of Dysenery being cured by its use Put in the
teeth, 1t VIII stop the ioothathe Gratitude and dc
sire fer It's general use, has drawn from this unsoc
ted testimonial in its favor.
3? D. 7. TAYLOR, ia, Minister Of the Gospel.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
General Harriman's Lecture.

We know our people liked the Generals
lecture at Lords Hall on Tuesday even
ing for he is man after their own heart.
earnest, out->poken, clear-mnded loyal
hearted and eloquent. Having done a SOL
,liers duty in the ficld-at Nicksburc, on
the Rappahannoc. all through the great
campaign in Virginia. he came home and
has now put on the harness and has COM
menced to strip off the covering which
hides from view tie Quaker guns of the
Northern allies of his old enemies on the
field of strife. The General is no band box
man, but o he OF those men that whatever
his hands find to do he does with all his
might. He traced the unpatriotic course
of the Democratic party through the war,
bringing wildly to mind their dsloyal acts
and words.aitcr every reverse Of our arms.
told us how the sympathy and di,loyal
uttcranccs OF these men prolonged the
war and consequently lost human life and
treasure, how this party met in Convention
at Chicago in "a and resolved against the
war, how the recent Philadelphia Conven-
ton was engineered by President johnson
aud W. ii. Seward. and that the men who
sympathize with this new movement are
the men North who never reioic-d over our
OWE victories. and the men South who fill
ed the secession ranks, told Us of the two
plans, the one of Congress and that OF
the President, going into a lucid statement
of the latter. showing its neee; sity and lis
justice to the loyal men of the country. a.
well as tending TO the stability and pcrma-
nency of the Union. The present effort of
these men is to break down Congress. or
the popular branch of it that stands up ia
such solid column against the attacks OF
those seeking place and power at every
sacrifice of principle &c. The General
closed his deeply interesting address with
words o: cheer for the future.
This was a stirring address and it will do
u. good Three cheers We're given for the
Union, for the gallant Chamberlain and
for the Speaker.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
GorLpsBoRo. Aug. 80, 1866.


EDITOR AMERICAN
The Chairman has STATED statement
i'll last weeks Journal, stating that my
statement was not correctly stated.
Now his statement is so absurd that
comments are unnecessary. Like Sam
Patchs trowsers. it is self-yentilating. All
who are acquainted. know this, and OF
course, others are not interested.
1t is not strange that the policy aud in
terests of some persons will cramp their
opinions and warp their judgments
chronological Journal for July. There is
class Of small politicians who came into
the Republican party at the eleventh hour
to appropriate to themselves the petty Of.
fees, and for the same evident reasons
We may soon expect to see such persons
patting my policy. and saying that ons
Pike man to l69 Caldwell men lis doing
more damage to the Union party in thi'
County than all the copperieads have done
in the last five years"
As the writer OF this is "easily discover.
cd" there is no need of signature.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
HEADS OFF.-We see il stated In the na

HEADS OFF.-We see it stated in the pap
ers. and the news comes also by telegraph
that DIR. Samuel Greedy has been appointed
Postmaster of Ellsworth. 1t will be recol-
lected that Lieut.. John F. Whitcomb was
appointed and confirmed in June as post
master. He had the usual notices, execute
ed his bonds and sent them on. and waited
patiently for Il response. At last it has
come. Lieut.. Whtcomb was highly
meritorious officer in the Goth. most of the
time while in the service having command
of a company. He. we are pleased to state
cares but little for this shabby trea t.
ment of the National. authorities; but Mr..
Jordan. the retiring Postmaster, has our
sincere sorrow in this his day Of trouble
He turned johnson man after Mr.. Whit
combs appointment in hopes of retaining
the place. and duly notified the powers
that be at Washington, but it did not save
him. II places him in a sorry fix. and he,
no doubt. will receive the hearty commits
Grafton OF the whole Union party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
WHAT NEXTs-Andrew johnson paris

WHAT NExT:-Andrew Johnson pardon
ed thousand upon thousands of the rebel
leaders South. while he put some Of them
into office, and yet the nation to great ex-
tent trusted him; but now he desires that
the political power of all the late rebel
states shall be committed to the hands OF
those who commenced war upon the Union.
killed our people in cold blood, spat upon
the stars aud stripes, cursed the Constitrl-
ton and the Union. and who have given no
signs of repentance. But the other day ii
was stated that JEFF. Davis was TO be par
doncd at once. or released on PAROLE
What next: Has the war been for naught
and must We still be ruled by those men
again: One would think SO 10 see who
now support Andrew johnson and receive
his fayors. In the late State Convention
OF the Democrats, and in the johnson meet
ing in Bangor the other day the old James
Buchanan Democrats figured prominently
These men opposed the war to sustain the
Onion all through, and now they support
nay policy Who has changed: Abra.
ham Lincoln did no such thing.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
COMPROMISE.

Compromise was the order OF the day at
the County Convention on Wednesday,
not compromise Of principle. but com
promise wherein past party feuds and per-
sonal animosities in some degree were to
be put under foot. if such can be com
promise. The branch Of the party called
"splinters" had three quarters of the Con-
yention and could dc as they pleased, and
they were importuned to show magnan-
unity at this time which it was assured
would be cordially reciprocated. Well,
this peace counsel had its influence, and
General J. c. Caldwell was nominated
for Senator, nomination. certainly not
our first choice but nomination which we
can and shall most heartily support. Now
as we are on subject which will not come
up again. probably. very soon, we have
another peace proclamation to make.
which is somewhat personal. as well as OF
public character. and which concerns our
local politics Col. Eugene Hale as the
leading man and ourself, have been in hot
contention for some time past. he doing
all that person could do to defeat our Sc
lection as Collector of Customs, aud we
and the people defeating him end his par
ty in the County and the town. We now
find out that. if he had any influence in de-
feating us for the position for which We
were candidate. that he was friend IN
disguise, and as th. i. the "cra of good
feeling" we want to so far initiate the spr-
it of the late Convention, and the special
diplomacy of the Journal. as to suggest the
name Of Col. Eugene Hale for Representa-
tive for Ellsworth. We hope the delegates
to the County Convention from this town
will take hold Of this matter in earnest,
and labor with the voters to bring his NOM
ination and election about. Col Hale sup
port. Mr.. Pike for Congress in good faith,
has the ability to represent US with much
credit to himself and the town and we
therefore hope he will be our next repre-
sentative to the State Legislature In good
faith we make this suggestion aud We hope
it will be contaminated by the people at
the primary Caucus and at the polls. To
show that we are not entirely devoid of
selfishness, We shall ask that when No. 10
is again represented fairly by ourself, that
he shall not make any objection.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31
CRiSTAOORO'S HAIR DYE
Permanent and w idc . Spread
Success Il the best evidence Of the
Goodness Of Braudrcth's Pills

They should be in every family ready for on the
hFst symptoms OF disease Occurring. This method
VIII often save lite. Remember the
Cholera must bs treated as a Poison,
and your safety demands 1t should be got rid of With,
out delay Cold rhum1 ism, asthma. pleu isy d.
arrhra' collie. in fact, al sickness is the consequence
Oh Elective impnrtSes In the blood These be ng re.
moved the health is restored at once.
Observe my name in the Government, stamp in
ate letters. Sold By Druggists
u Il. BRANDRETH.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1866-08-31

GONE AND DONE 1.-THE Bangor Times
has Withdrawn the name ofGcneral Cham
berlain FROM its columns and goes in for
Eben +. Pilisbury, the Democratic nomi-
nee. We are sorry for this, and yet it will
permit the Times to be consistent, and will
stop the copperhead papers from copying
from it as usual, and calling it Republic
can paper. We say we are sorry that it
abandons the gallant Chamberlain for the
ungallant Pillsbury, and we are so, truly,
because 1t is one OF those freaks of taste
which is SO unaccountable, that everybody
set wondering why it is SO. However.
the Hero of Little Round Top" will, ''bu-
ry" that Pill" ont of sight