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The national Republican., 1867-04-10
The Prospects of the Crops.

At the present season, when winter is
yielding to the milder influence of spring
It will be interesting to examine the crop
reports from various quarters. We find
them unusually encouraging. The wheat
crop promises splendidly. The winter, to
be sure, has been cold, but the fall sowings
have been protected by the heavy SHOWS
and have weathered the winter we'll We
expect this year to see the heaviest wheat
crop ever raised in this country. In the
South there seems to be a very general in
crease Of preparation for the cotton crop
A correspondent who has made an agri
cultural tour Of Georgia writes that the
planters, though they may cultivate less
this year than formerly, will yet devote
much more care and skill to the prepara-
ton of the soil. There is he says, no bet
ter evidence Of the earnestness and faith
Of the planters than the piles Of sacks and
barrels Of guano, phosphates, plaster, &C.,
which are daily arriving at the various
depots on consignment. The freedmen
are laboring diligently, and the relations
between them and their employers are Of
the most harmonious character.
Texas papers apprehend a scanty fruit
season, owing to the hard winter. They,
however, find encouragement in the "im.
portant and well-established fact that q
severe cold for this climate gives sure
promise Of good season for the agricul-
turist." For example, the Houston Tele-
graph says: Experience has taught us
that an excellent crop year has ever fol-
lowed severe cold Of winter and early spring
in this climate"
A New Orleans paper says that the peo,
pie there have been eating ripe plums fol
over two months, grown in the open air
and that they are now gathering from the
trees the last Of our oranges of the old
crop" 1t adds: "As for green peas, GU
cumbers, tomatoes, cauliHowers, &c., they
have been on hand so long that they have
almost passed out Of the fashion" ."-Clere
land Leader =
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

DEATH OF GEORGE EvASs.-Ex-Senator
George Evans, OF Maine whose death was
recently announced from Portland, was
born at Hallowell, Maine, in 1897. He
graduated. at Bowdoin College, studied
law, and was admitted to practice in 1918.
Shortly afterwards he was elected to the
Legislature, and in 1929 he was Speaker Of
the Maine House Of Representatives. In
the same year he was elected to Congress,
and served as Representative for six sue.
cessive years, until 1s4l, when he was
chosen Senator, and served until ls47.
In lS49-50, Mr.. Evans was one Of the
Commissioners Of Claims against Mexico;
and in 1858, 1854 and 1856 he was sue.
eessively chosen Attorney General Of
Maine. At the time Of his death Mr..
Evans had passed his 10th year. He was
q man OF great powers Of mind and supe.
rior intelligence, but these were clouded
towards the end Of his career by his un.
fortunate habits.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Funny.

The New York Tribune of yesterday
has facetious article of nearly column
in length, poking fun at the Russian treaty.
The Herald had dig of the same sort the
other day. The Tribune trusts the "Sen,
ate will not confirm it," 1t knows " the
people will not" The able Committee Of
Foreign Affairs, with Mr.. SUMNER at its
head, after patient investigation, report in
favor Of the treaty, and the Senate, by an
almost unanimous vote, confirm it. We
think the people will confirm the work Of
the committee and the Senate. The rati.
fcation Of this treaty has no political sig
ni6cance except in national sense.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

PARDoN.-The President has pardonet
z. B. Vance, late Governor of North Car
olina, on the recommendation of the fol
lowing named gentlemen; Senators Hen
derSon, Davis, Salisbury, Patterson, Fow
Ter, johnson, Wilson, Ferry, Ross, Yates
Ramsey, Sherman, Craigen, and Norton
Representatives Phelps, Van Anken, Mar,
shall Mccullough, Archer, Wood, Nib,
lack, Kerr, Brooks, Trump, Holman, Chan,
Ter, Mungen, Sclye, Stevens, Noell, Denni
son, Getz, Nicholson, Eldridge, Burr, Clos
brenner, Morrissey, Ross, Robinson, Clarke
and lngersoll and others, not members o
Congress.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
The Temperance Question Il
Massnchusetss.

The question what shall be done TO cur
tail or restrict the liquor traffic in the Old
Bay State, is attracting considerable at
tention there Just at this time. Two Of
the most able champions Of the adverse
principles have recently appeared before
the committee OF the Legislature, TO give
each his views upon the feasibility and
soundness of the two diverse methods
which are proposed-prohibition and Ii
cense.
Rev. DR.. MESoR, President Of Tufts
College, is the able advocate Of prohibi-
ton, and his argument upon the question
is exhaustive Of the whole subject Of
prohibition. We doubt whether more able
or effective words can be said upon that
side os the question.
The advocate Of restrictive license
law, is Ex-Governor JOHN A. ANDREW.
This gentleman argues substantially as
follows:
Rum drinking and rum selling is right.
That the ground on which the temperance
cause has been advocated, that alcoholic
drinks are poisonous and to be used'only
as other poisons are for medicine is false,
and that the use OF intoxicating drinks
with moderation is healthy and beneficial" !"
II cannot be denied that Governor An
DREW has met the question boldly and
squarely, and his argument cannot fail to
have its influence. The Governor is no
tyro, nor is he a mere politician speaking
for effect. He is an able lawyer and sound
thinker, and an honest, high.minded man
of ability, learning and unquestioned hon
esty. We do not agree with him, however,
as we cannot see our way clear to believe
what is in itself palpable wrong. We
shall not for want OF space extend this
discussion now in this number, but leave
it as question Of future reference.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

A MAN and his wife named Blow were
sentenced at the Lincoln assizes, in March,
to 10 years penal servitude for causing
the death of On illegitimate daughter Of
the woman's by abuse and starvation. The
man used to put the child up the chimney
while the fire was burning, and to tie Il
into its chair with small cords which cut
through the flesh of the thighs down to the
bone. The girl was three years old, but SO
wasted by starvation that she weighed
only l3! pounds.
Child torture has been especially rife
recently in England. A laborer named
James Thorne has just been sentenced at
Taunton to 20 years penal servitude for
inhicting horrible and probably fatal
wounds upon his daughter with a red.hot
poker William Foot, in London, used
the same implement to punish his little
boy, II years Of age, because the kettle
did not boil. He thrust the hot iron into
the child's mouth, and kicked him in the
eye, but as the boy survived the turture
the sentence was only Is months i'm.
prisonment.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

So Know Thy Dsstiny.-Madame E. r.
THORNTON the great English Astrolo gst Clarvoyant
and PsychometrisiAn, who has astonishsd the seien
inc classes Of the Old World, has now located her
self at Hudson, N. Y. MADAME THORNTON possesses
such wonderful powers Of second sight, to enable
her to impart knowledge Of the greatest importance
to the single or married Of either ser. while In
state Of trance she deneates the very features Of
the person You are to marry, and BY the aid Of an
instrument Of intense power, known As the Psyeh-
omotrope guarantees to produce life-like picture
Of the future husband wife Of the applicant to-
gether with date Of marriage, position In life lead
ing traits Of character, DC. This is NO humbug,
thousands Of testimonials assert. She will send
when desired certified certificate, or written guar
antee that the picture is what II purports to be.
By enclosing small lock Of hair, and stating place
Of birth, age disposition and complexion, and en-
closing ffty cents and stamped envelope addressed
TO YOURSELF you will receive the picture and desred
information BY return mail All communications
saeredly confidential. Address, in confidence, MAD.
ASE Z. =. THORNTON, P. o. Box 223, Hudson, MY.
mhls.d&wly
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

Two GASES OF 1NFANTIcIDE.-Coroner
Schirmer yesterday held inquests upon the
bodies of two infants, one Of whom was
found in South street, near Pier No. S.
East river, and the other on a pile of rocks
at the foot of Twenty.sixth street, East
river In each case the child was ascer
tanned by DR.. Leo to have been born alive
and had either died from exposure or suf
location. No trace Of the parents Of either
child could be found by the police, and
the usual verdict of infanticde was rem
dered.-N Y. Tribune.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Conversational NeMa.

Yesterday on motion Of Mr.. Trumbull,
a resolution was agreed to, directing the
Secretary Of War to furnish the Senate q
list Of the names Of volunteer officers now
in the service of the Government their
rank, and particular duties to which they
are assigned; also, that he inform the
Senate under what law such volunteer Off
GERS are retained in service, and whether
their services, or those Of some Of them,
may not be dispensed with without detri.
ment to public intereets.
Mr.. Anthony proposed new standing
rule of the Senate-that all resolutions
calling upon the President or any Of the
executive departments for information
shall be referred to one of the standing
committees, to report the probable cost Of
printing such information.
The resolution was referred to the Com
mittee on Printing.
Mr.. Anthony offered resolution, which
was referred to the Committee on Printing,
that two thousand copies Of the next Army
Register be printed for the use Of the Sen
ate.
Mr.. Thayer offered resolution request
ing the President to inform the Senate
when Alexander Cummings was appointed
Governor of Colorado Territory; how
much of the time the said Cummings has
been absent from the Territory since his
appointment, and whether by permission
or not and how much Of said time absent
with permission, and how much without
permission, and whether on public bust
ness or not, and whether his salary has
been paid to him during his absence or
not, and how much has been paid to him
as salary for the time he has been absent
from the Territory.
Mr.. Thayer mentioned the fact that
some Of the territorial judges habitually
absented themselves, and only paid occa-
sonal visits, in the nature OF pleasure trips,
to the Territories. Governor Cummings,
although occupying that position less than
two years, had been absent from Colorado
eight months, and was now here.
Mr.. Buckalew would be sorry to see the
resolution passed, with the er parte state
ment of the Senator from Nebraska, and
in the absence of reply from the Execu
tive, He felt satisfied q satisfactory ex
PLANTATION of the Governors present ab
sence could be given.
The resolution went over.
The Senate, on motion OF Mr.. Ramsey
then went into executive session.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
u. a. senator Appointed.

WILMINGTON, DEL, April 9.-Governor
Salisbury has appointed James A. Bayard,
Of Wilmington, United States Senator to
gil the vacancy caused by the death OF
Senator Riddle. He formerly occupied the
same position but resigned in 1864 in con-
sequence Of the test oath, and Senator
Riddle was chosen in his place. He will
take his seat at once. Senator Salisbury
passed through this city last night on hic
way home. II he should resign, he will
probably be succeeded by his brother, now
Governor Of Delaware.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

~ To Consumptives.-TheA Advertiser
having been restored to health in q few weeks, by .
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with severe lung affection, and that dread
disease, Consumption, Is anxious to make known to
his fellow sufferers the means OF cure.
To all who desire It he will send copy Of the pre-
soription used, free Of ehsrge,) with the directions
for preparing and using the same, which they will
ind BURR CuEH PoR CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRos.
cHIrrs, &c. The only object Of the advertiser In
sending the prescription is to bensht the anietsd
and spread information which he eoneeives to be In
valuable and he hopes every sufferer will try his
remedy. As 1t will cost them nothinE and may prsys
q blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please ad.
dress REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
oe26-dwly Williamsburg, Kings Co., MY.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
ADMIRAL FARRAovr was 65 wears and

ADMIRAL FARRAGUT was 65 years and 9
months old January l, 1867. He entered
the navy as midshipman December 10,
1916. Vice-Admiral Porter was SO years
and months old January l. He entered
the navy in 1929. OF the Rear-Admirals
on the active list, at the present time,
Goldsborough is 81 ; II. Fl. Bell 6l3
Palmer, Sc; Craven, So; Davis, 60
Thatcher, GO3i Radford, So; Dahlgren, 81
Godon, "a Rowan, SO. OF the 25 Com,
modores on the active list, the Oldest is
81 and the youngest j3t years old. OF
the so Captains on the active list, the
Oldest is 6l / and the youngest 43t years
old. OF the 90 Commanders on the active
list, the oldest is 4s! and the youngest 81 !
years old. The ages of the lG5 Lieuten.
ant Commanders range from Al to %
years. Retired Rear-Admiral Charles
Stewart has been over 6S years in the ser
vice, and Rear-Admiral Sloat 67.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Maryland Convention.

Maryland is called upon today to ex.
press its will respecting convention to
alter or amend its constitution. The Bal
timore papers have been discussing the
questions growing out Of this proposed
change in their organic law with much in
terest; each inclines, as matter of course,
to.consjder thequestion from its own stand
point
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Relief for the south.

New York, April 9.-The steamship
Relief will shortly load with provisions for
the sufferers Of the South.
Augustus Belmont has consented to al.
low his private gallery Of paintings to be
thrown open to the public, for FIVE days,
for the benefit Of the Ladies' Southern Re-
lief Association.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

As- Registry Notice.-Notice is hereby
given to all qualified voters In the Fourth ward that
the judges Of election apponted to register voters
under the act Of Congress approved February 1857
entitled "An act to punish illegal voting in the Dis.
triet Of Columbia and for other purposes, will be
In session at the
COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL,
ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, and WEDNESDAY, April
sth, 9th and 10th, from three to clock p. m
and on THURSDAY. April llth, from four TO eight
o'clock, p m for the purpo Of receiving and rs.
eording their names.
ap6.u s.v MOVES, Secretary.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

TIE London Court Journal lately in
formed an admiring world that, at a recep
ton, on March 20, "His Serene Highness
Prince de Teck honored Mr.. and Mrs
Gladstone by his company, and did not
leave until the general company sep,
Srated." How very highly delighted the
hrSt commoner Of England must have
been with II, s. H. coHdescension.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
The Mariposa Mining Company,

SAN Francisco, April 9-The District
Court to-day granted an injunction in the
suit Of the Mariposa Company vs.. Dodge
Brothers, restraining the defendants from
exercising control over the company's
property during the pending Of the case,
and placing the property in the hands Of
receiver
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

RATIFrED.-We are glad to be able to
announce that the treaty between this
country and Russia, which turns over to
the United States the entire Russian pos.
sessions in the North was yesterday rati,
fed by the United States Senate. We
may havemore to say of this purchase in
q future number.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

We recently cOnversed with a very in
telligent gentleman who had travelled ex.
tensively in Russian America. He gave
us some interesting details of the agricul
tural and mineral wealth of that country
to which we may refer more particularly
in a future number Of this paper.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Strikes Ended.

New York, April 9.-The strike Of the
coal beavers of the Morris and Essex
Railroad has ended. The strikers" are
dismissed, and Germans have taken theil
places.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Tho Great Eastern.

New York, April 9.-The Great Eastern
is anchored below, waiting for high tide to
come to cross the bar.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
The Russian American Treaty

SAN Francisco, April 9.-The Oregon
newspapers are jubilant over the Russian
American treaty. The entire press OF
California favor the treaty.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

81 Free TO Evsrybody.-A large o PIP.
Circular giving Information Of thegrsstsst import.
anee to the young Of both sexes.
It teaches how the homely may become beautiful
the despissd respected, and the forsaksn loved.
No young lady or gentleman should fail to send
their Address, and receive . copy ostpaid, by re-
turn mail. Address p. o. Drawer n,
nhle-d&wly Troy, MY.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

NEW YORK BEC0AD HOARD sALks.
Coupons, 1851; 5-2O's, 1882, 109i 6.20's, 1854,
1914; 5-2o's, 1855, 1911; 5.2o's, January and
July, 1865, io7i; 1O.4o's, vii 1905, August,
1906 1905 June, 1851 1905, July, 1851
Gold, 1851,
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

The Helena (Arkansas) Herald notices
remarkably large meteor that fell in that
vicinity, which lighted up the town equal
10 o thousand gas burners.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

Book CONNENTs.-The following witty
comments on books we take from the Bos,
ton Commercial Bulletin:
"Mabel's Cross-She'llieel better soon.
" William Tell-Don't do it, William j
Dear Native Land-That's so; gold
1885"
"Ave Maria-Hi prefer Hemly."
"Sweet Flour.-St Louis brands.'
"I Will Trust Thee wish you were
my Tailor"
"They Offered Me Rank What-but
teri"
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

CoURr IN EqUITY-Judge Oltn.-Chick
vs.. Reintrel Decree pro eontssso and for coz
veyanoo.
tion Of Auditors report.
Dyer VS.. Dyer. Order. Appointing Of T. D.
Dyer guardian ad Hbitsm to Miss dinnie c.
Dyer.
Anderson VS.. Calcius Decree pro eOmfeS,O and
for conveyance.
Rile VS., Rile. Order for attachment for COD
tempt.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

As-A Card.-It is respectfully requested
BY the Conservative Army and Navy Uniop," Of
this city, that all persons who have been soldiers
and were rejected by the United States Senate, or
anywhere removed from once, with the causes, a.
far as known alleged therefor, send their pamss
rank and history Of service In the army, with post
once address, to "CGpt Frank. GsiSe, Corresponding
Secretary, Conservative Army and Navy Union,
WGshington, D. j."
By order Ofbo EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
wAsHIK0roN, D. C.,iApril O. 1867.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

IL o II s A l. L A FINE THREE
IL STORY BRICK HOUSE, ten rooms, gas and
water throughout rs feet 'front.' situated the north
side Of street south, between Seventh and Eighth
streets east Inquire Of Joseph Repstt, corner Of
Seventh and streets, Navy Yard, or Of Thomas Den
mis-, at this once, between9 and 10 o'clock m, and
S and O'Clock, pm. mh2s-f
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Adjournment Of the Senate.

1t is believed that the Senate will ad.
journ on Thursday Several Senators left
yesterday, and others will leave to-day.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
ss- The Gsavsst Mai.diss OF Youth and

As- The GBavest Maladies of Youth and
EARLY MANHOOD. Howard Association Essays, on
the PhysiOlosy Of the Passions, and the Errors,
Abuses and DseasAf rseulsr TO the 1rst age Of man,
with reports new methods Of treatment employed
in this Instutos. Sent In sealed letter snvsiopss
free Of charge. Address, DR.. J. sKILLIn HoUGH.
TON, Howard Association, Philadelphia, Pa
jall-3m
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

The Penns ylvania Legislature hal
passed an act abolishing the State tax on
personal property, and substituting there
for levy Of 100000, apportioned upor
the different counties Of the State accord
ing To population.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

All papers throughout the country friendly to the
interests Of the soldiers snd sailors are requested
to copy the above
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
ap2.dtaplo

81 Treasury Department, once of The
CorrrroLLRR OF TIE cuhnrxcr. wAsHNaroH, March
a. 7Notee is hereby given to the holders Of the
circulating notes Of ''Ths First National Bank Of
Newton" Mass, that such notes will be paid In
lawful money Of the United States upon prssenta.
tion Of the same at the Treasury Of the United States
II. r. HULBURD,
mh2s-w4t Comptroller Of the Currency.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

81 Treasury Department, once of tho
coxrrRoLtHn OF THr CunrESov, ,wAsurSoroS, March
a. ls67Noties 10 hereby given to the holders Of the
circulating notes Of rhs Pirst National Bank Of Ne.
dina" n Y, that such notes will DO paid In lswful
money Of the United States upon presentation Of
the same at the Treasury Of the United States
H. r. HULBURD,
Inh2s.w4 Comptroller Of the Currency,
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
SPECIAL NOTICES.

as- Registers once, April 1, Iso7.-No-
hse is hereby given, that the Licenses issued 10
owners Of Wagons, Carts and Drays will expire on
the nrst MONDAY In April, and that said License.
must bs renewed, In compliance with law, ct this
once, within ten days aftsr that time.
SAMUEL 4. DOUGLASS,
ap2.dtaplo REGISTER.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10
Financial.

WAsHrSoros April 9.-Jay Cooke & Co
furnish the following quotations Of Govern
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

ORPHANS CouRr-Judge Parcell.-The
will Of Andrew Small, deceased, was filed and
fully proven.
Tho will of Mary Ann McAger, deceased, was
fled and partially proven.
The will of Thomas Mason, deceased, was ad.
mitted to probate and record.
Letters Of administration on the personal estate
Of Robert S. Patterson, deceased, were granted
to Edgar Patterson. Bond, $50, 1000.
Letters Of administration on the personal es-
tate of William II. Thompson, deceased, were
also granted to Isabella X. Thompson. Bond,
81, 0O0
Ursala Corcoran was appointed guardian to the
orphans Of John L. Corcoran, deceased.
Tie first and final account Of Alfred Key, eI.
ecutor of Elizabeth Butler, deceased; the first
and final account Of Margaret Ann Dukes, ad.
ministratrix Of Levin Dukes, deceased, and bal.
ance In distribution account Of the personal es-
tate Of said deceased to legal heirs also the rSt
general and first individual accounts Of Margaret
Ann Dukes, guardian to the orphan Of Levin
Dukes, deceased, were proved and passed.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

CIRCUIT CoURT-Judge Cartter.-The
hotly contested case Of Douglas vs.. Douglas was
brought to a close yesterday, for the present, by
the jury finding a verdict for the plaintiff, eI,
cepting nine species camilla japonicas. But
the defendant Is not satisfied at the finding o
the jury, as 1t gives the case the "color of tho
rose" least in harmony with his taste as an in.
terested florist, so will move the court to change
the complexion Of 1t, by bringing the japonicas
into court again-full blown, fresh and dewy,
for another jury.
Brooke Mackall VS.. Benjamin Falling Ver-
| dict for defendant.
Joseph Purcell VS.. Charlie, Capeham. Judg.
| ment by default
Anthony Harlan vs.. Patrick J. Callaghan.
Judgment e0nfsssO for $ll5 40, with interest from
June 0, 1885.
Waty 4 Mccormick VS.. Thomas Wilson Yer.
dict for plaintiff for $3.50, with interest from
April 7, 1866. Notice given for new trial.
George Stissel vs. Henry Eberling. Verdict
for plaintiff.
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

TIE rumor that Jenny Lind will revisit
this country laAIs AAaAss Stion,
The national Republican., 1867-04-10

81 Treasury Department, once OF the
CorPrRoLLER OF TIE CuRRsScI, WARRINGTON, March
&C. lss7Notiee 10 hereby given 10 the holders Of the
circulating notes Of "Ths Tennessee National Bank
Of Memphis" Tenn, that such notes will bs paid in
lawful money Of the United States upon presentation
Of the same a. the Treasury Of the United States.
II. r. HULBURD,
mh2s.w4t Comptroller Of the Currency.