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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

slaves to the soil where first they saw
the light. Our uafional cemeteries prove
how faithfully Hhese oaths Of fidelity Co
their adopted land have been sealed im
the life blood OF thousands upon thous-
ands.
should we notthan be faithless to
the Dead if We did net protect theiI
living brethren in the full enjoyment
Of that nationality for which, side by
side with the native born, Our soldiers
/ Of foreign birth laid down their lives
Il was fitting, too, that the represen-
tatives OF q party, which has proved SO
true to national duty in time Of war,
should speak SO clearly in time Of peace
1 for the maintenance uutaruished OF the
national honor, the national credit, and
I good faith as regards its debt, the cost
Of our national existence.
do not need to extend this reply by
further comment on q platform which
elicited such hearty approval through
out the land. The debt Of gratitude il
acknowledges TO the brave men who
saved the Union from destruction the
/ frank approval of amnesty, based on
/ repentance and loyalty; the demand
I for the most rigid economy and honesty
I in the Government; the sYmp pathy Of the
party of liberty with all throughout the
world who long for the liberty we here
enjoy, and the recognition OF the sub
lime principles Of the Declaration Of
Independence, are worthy of the organ
fzatiOn on whose banner they are TO be
written in the coming contest.
its past records cannot be blotted out
or forgotten. If there had been no Re-
publican party slavery would to-day
cast its banefal influence over the Re
public. II there had been no RepubIi-
can party free speech would be as un-
known from the Potomac to the Rio
GFande as st was ten years ago.
If the Republican party could have
been stricken from existence when the
banner Of rebellion was unfurled in the
South, and when the response of no
coercion was heard from the North, we
would have had no nation to-day.
But for the Republican party daring
TO risk the Odium Of tax and draft laws, !,
the field untiEbhe long hoped for Victo-
tory came.
Without = Republican party, the Civ
il Rights bill-the guarantee of eQuali-
ty under the law TO the humble and
deGenceless,' as wei as to the strong
would not be to-day upon our national
statute books.
With such inspiration from the past,
and following the example of the fOun-
ders Of the Republic who called the vic
toTiOus General of the Revolution to
preside over the land his triumph had
saved from its enemies. I cannot doubt
that our laboFs VIII be crowned with
success, and It viii be q success that
shall bring restored hope, confidence,
prosperity and progress South as well
as North, w est as well as East, and
above all, the blessings under PrOYi-
dence Of National concord and peace.
Very truly yours,
SCHUYLER COLFAx.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
They Want Him to Resign.

The Democracy demand Of General
Grant that he resign his position as
General, now that he is a candidate for
the Presidency, urging as a reason, that
IL is improper for a man to hold a posi-
tiOn of so much power, and at the same
time be a candidate for the Presidency.
These demanders forget that Gen. Iay-
lor retained his Office in the regular ar
my until after his Inauguration, and
that Gen. Scott never resigned his pO-
sitiOn.
But the i'm propriety is not what these
gentlemen object to. They desire the
resignation of Gen. Grant that the con-
may pass out of his hands, and if pOssl-
bie into the hands Of their bondman,
Andrew Johnson. They want Gen.
Grant out of the way, and some supple
tOady Of the President in his place or
if not that some one less infeZible, and
less able to thWart the intentions Of his
Excellency. This is why Gen. Grants
resignation is desired. Were he the
Democratic candidate no such thing
would be thought of. But they viii
not be gratifieG. If the country were at
peace, and the Office now held by Gen.
Grant, as formerly, merely ornamental,
there could be no objection to it. But it
is not so. The next ten months viii be
full of events. There will be no day
that wil not bring forth something Of
importance. With the South ripe for
another revolt-With anarchy and con-
fusion in ten of the States, and a man
in the Presidential chair bent upon mis-
chief, and who would have made ten
times the trouble had he had control of
the army, IL would be insanity itself TO
give him chance to get even the slight
est fOOt-hold in the military department
of the Government.
This is not fit time for sentimental
ism or the observance of fine points Of
etiquette. Gen. Grant can serve his
country by remaining where he is, and
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
Propose 70 Question Him.

One ofthe provisions of the visible
admixture law passe by the Dem
oeratic Legislature allows q voter to
be questioned rs to who we're his pa
rents. This may subject many per-
sons to insult at the polls, but it viii
tell most cutting ly against the party
which enacted it if Republicans are
50 1unaareiful- l. as to- ez0r0fee IT.
Among those who favored the meas
ure is the member from Stare- county
It is said that some cruel Republicans
in that county intend asking him at the
polls who was his father, question
which rumoF says will be difficult to
answer. The member from Stark is
likely to be caught In his own trap en-
tangled in his own web, hanged, like
Haman, on his own galloWs.
What a naming of Democratic ances-
tors there will be among persons of
visible admixture who have emigrated
from the South And what FeVela-
tions of unexpected parentage
might be made if this question were
put to voters of the Democratic ticket
generally The Democracy are throw
ing stones while they live in the glass
houses Toledo Commercial.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
WAsH1NaroN, D. c., May 80, 1865
To Hon. J. r. HaaoJeg, President oftHe
National Union Repnb6can Cou-

National Union Republican Cou-
CeHti0l9
DsGg Sir The platform adopted by
the Convention over which you presi-
ded, and the resolutions which so hap
PLY supplement it, so entirely agree
with my views as to just national poll
icy that my thanks are due to the dele
gates as much for this clear and auspic-
1Ous declaration of principles as for the
nomination with which have been
honored and which I gratefully accept.
When a great rebellion, which i'm
periled the national existence, was at
last overtbrOWns the duty Of all others,
devolVing on those entrusted with the
possibilities OF legislation, evidently
was to require that the revOlted States
should be re-admitted to participation
in the Government against which thew
had erred, only on such basis as to
increase and fortify, not to weaken or
endangers the strength and power Of the
nation.
Certainly, no one ought to have
claimed that they should be re-admit-
ted under such a rule as that their or
ganization as States could ever again
be useds at the opening of the war, to
defy the national authority, or to de-
strOy the National unity.
This principle has been the pole star
Of those who have in6exibly insisted
on the Congressional policy vOur Con-
by Executive opposition, and by persis-
tent Fe1usals to accept any plan of re-
construction prOff5red by Congress,
Justice and public safety a last COM
bined to teach us that only by an en-
largment Of suffrage in those States
could the desired end be attained, and
that it was even more safe to give the
ballot to those who loved the Union
than those who sought Intellectually to
destroy 1t. The assured success Of this
legislation is being written on the ad-
amant Of history and Will be our
triumphant Vindication.
More clearly too than ever before
does the nation recognize that the great
est glory of Republic is that il throws
the shield of its protection over the
humblest and weakest of its people,
ana Yindfeates the rights Of the Door
and powerless as faithfully as those of
the rich and powerful.
rejoice IN this connection to find in
your platform the hank and fearless
ayowal that naturalized citizens must
be protected abroad at every hazard as
though they were native born.
our whole people are foreigners or
decendants OF foreigners; 5; our fathers
esta bltshed by arms their right to be
called nation f; it remains for as to es-
taDllsh the right to welcome to our
shores all who are willing 70 take the
oath Of allegiance to become American
citizens.
Perpetual allegiance as claimed
abroad, is only another name for per-
peIuai bondage, and would make all
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

TILE ONO WESLEYAN FEMALE
CoLLEGE.-Spring has been putting
forth some of her identifying touches
upon the buildings and grounds of
our hourishing seminary with an effect
remarkably pleasing. Several town lots
which lay to the north of the college
grounds, with the corresponding
streets and alleys, known as Campbell
and Little's Addition, were recently
bought and annexed to the grounds of
the institution, the addition having
been vacated on petition to the town
council. A neat iron fence is in pro-
cess of erection, and this with the en-
largement, improves the appearance of
the grounds nearly one hundred per
cent The substantial fight Of steps
recently laid before the main entrance,
will be enthusiastically received by all
who have ever sought the basement
door when the rain was weeping over
the darkness of the night. Let it not
be forgotten also that the gas through
out the buildings and in the street
has been unanimously voted a success
by those who have the best facilities
for judging Western CoILCgjan
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

That brilliant Democratic journal,
the New York Citizen, says
"Grant and Colfax make ticket
hard to beat. The wonderful military
success of the one, and the great pol
itical ability Of the other, cannot be
be written down or belittled by news
paper editors aud the attempt to do
so is folly only worthy of the late
management of the Democratic party.
The hero of Donelson, Corinth, most
wonderful Of all, of Vicksburg, and
finally Of Richmond, is nota third-rate
General, and no literary scribe can
make him one. The gentleman who
has worked his way up to the Speaker
ship of the House Of Representatives
is not a bad politician. and those who
buy him for one viii make profitable
bargain. Probably there are no two
leading names stronger, individually
or collectively, than the two which
have been put forward.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

GRANT on s'PEACE 8EES. I've make
this extract from the New York Even
ing Post: Gen. Grant said in our
hearing, not long ago, The rebels we
whipped, as it was our duty TO do; they
fought US braYelY, and fer one have
no spite against them. If they behave
themselves, shall think well of them.
But the Copperheads and peace men Of
the NOrth-the men who, during the
war, reviled the soldiers, encouraged
the enemy, and did their utmost to stop
supplies and reinf0rcemeuts to our boys
in the front, such men can't forgive
I viii never forget them, nor have any
thing to do with them.'
And this is why the COpperheads
hate and fear Grant,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

At the same time the several town
ships viii select delegates to the Con-
gressional Convention 20 be held at
time and place to be hereafter deter
mined. The basis Of Representation
adopted by the Congressional Central
Committee, gives Delaware County q
delegates and for the purpose of having
each township represented the Central
Committee Of Delaware County, have
given one delegate to each township
and one delegate for every 100 votes
cast for Gov. Hayes by any one town
ship and the excess TO those having the
largest fraction over 1U0 votes, which
gives the following number of Congress
siOnal delegates TO each township, viz
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
Marriage between Cousins.

Or. Darwin's book on domesticated
plants and animals does not support
the prevailing notion that the union OF
near kin inevitably and speedily ruins
the race; yet shows that the posterity
are sooner or later weakened by it If
long continued.
But a careful collector of statistics of
marriages between blood relations, DR..
Bernies Of Kentucky, insists that she
has found that ten per cent. of the deaf
and dumb, five per cent. of the blind
and fifteen per cent. of the idiots admit
ted into the various charitable institu-
tions of the United States, are the is
sues of marriages of first cousins" I'm
ions Of this kind are now prohibited in
Kentucky and in some other States
NJ Y, Post.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Gov. BULLOCK's KILOGRAMS TO
GRANT AND COLFAX.-Boston Mass,
May 22.-Gen. u. S. Grant, Washing
ton, ID. @. Accept my congratula-
tiOns upon the unanimity and enthusI-
asm Of your nomination. Massaohu-
sets viii support you in victories to
come, as 10 victories past. ALExAN-
DER H BULLOCK, Governor.
Boston, Mass, May 22.-The Hon.
Schuyler Colfax, Washington, ID. g.
rejoice In your nomination. You have
no better or more cordial friends any
where than IN Massachusetts,. We will
contribute our full share In the har-
vest Of November next.
ALEXANDER ii. BULLOCK, Gov.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

A writer in the Sandusky Register
says that che had two long Interviews
with Mr.. Ross, and in both that gentle
man gave him 10 understand in Ian
guage as plain and positive as could
have been used with propriety by a
Senator sitting as a member of the
court, that there Waz.no more reason to
doubt his position than there was to
doubt the position of Sumner and How
ard" It is pretty mpeh conceded that
Ross did not arrive at his conclusion by
Whateley.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
Grant and Colfax Accept their Nom
nations.


GEN. GRANTS LHTTER OF ACCEPTANCE.
WAsHueToN, D. c., May %, 1868.
To Gen. Joseph r. Hauley, President
National Uajon Republican Con-
Uent6on
In formally accepting the nomination
of the National Union Republican OGn-
Yention Of the 2lst of May inst, it seems
proper that some statement of my
Views beyond the mere acceptance of
the nomination should be expressed.
The proceedings of the Convention
were marked with wisdom, moderation
and patriotism, and, I believe, express
the feelings Of the great mass Of those
who sustained the country through its
trials and 1 indOrse their resolutions.
If elected to the Office OF President of
the United States, it viii be my sndeaV-
or to administer all the laws in good
faith, with economy, and with the
view Of giving peace, quiet and pF0tec-
ton everywhere.
In times like the present is is impUs-
sible to lay down a policy to be adhered
to, right or wrong, through an adminis@
sues, not forseen, are constantly aris-
ing the views Of the public on cid ones
are constantly changing, and a purely
] administrative officer should always be
I left free to execute the will of the peo-
pie. I have always respected that will
and always shall Sis
Peace and universal prosperity, its
sequence, with economy of administra-
ton viii tighten the burden of taxation
while it constantly reduces the Nation
al debt, Let us have peace.
With great respect your ob6dient SER
want. u. s. GRANT.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

SHALL GRANT RESIGN 2-Some Of
the Copperhead papers are demanding
that Gen. Grant shall forthwith resign,
in view of his inevitable election to
example of one Major Gen. George B.
Mcclellan, who ran on the Democratic
ticket for President in 1864, and who
held on to his army Office until the
very day Of election Whether be
was sorry he resigned then, we cannot
say the nation, however, was not.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

This is the Detroit Posts first proof
on typical terms and points Schuyler
the craft. He is the first printer ever
nominated for so high an Office as the
Vice Presidency. In fact he is the nom
pareil of printers, the pearl of the craft,
and q No. diamond type of a man.
He wiz make a capital Vice Presidents
and although the u0hlest Roman Of them
all, the Italics viii sustain him in an en-
phatic manner. His popularity is with
out a I, and will make the opposition
see -.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
1T0NDAY. JUNE - 1sRe.

at TEBIPLAR HALL, Delaware, Ohio,
at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. to nominate candi-
dates for County Officers, and also for
the purpose of selecting a Committee for
the ensuing year, and such other bus
mess as may be brought before it.
Each Township is entitled TO one del
egate for every 25 votes cast for Gen.
Beatty for Congress at the COngression-
al Election held Jan. 9th 1868. Which
gives to each township the following
number Of Delegates
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Ous candidates for the Vice Presidency
were presented. They were all loved
and respected, and your selection was
brought about By the good VIII and
friendship entertained for yourself
You are known 10 the American people
by fourteen years Of public service.
We know YOU came from the people,
and without false pretenses, you are
faithful to principle. The Convention
tenders Won the nomination for Vice
President, and asks your acceptance.
[ LApplause.l
reply OF SPEAKER COLFAX.
To this Mr.. Colfax replied:
Mr.. President HaW1ey and Gentle
men History has already proclaimed
that the victories Of the party you rep
resent during the recent war always
give increased hope and confidence TO
the nation. while its rsvarses and de-
fsats ever Increased the national peril.
It is no light tribute, therefore, to the
millions Of Republicans in the forty
two States and Territories represented
in the Chicago Convention, that our or
ganiZation has been so iuB6parably in
terwoVen with the best interests Of the
Republic, that the triumphs and reVer-
ses Of the one have been the triumphs
and rsVerses Of the other. Since the
General of our armies with his heroic
followers crushed the Rebellion, the
carrying out Of its policy, that loyalty
should govern what loyalty preserved,
has been worthy Of its hOnOred record
in the war. Cordially agreeing with
the platform adopted by its National
Convention and the resolutions thereto
attached, accept the nomination with
which have been honored, and viii
hereafter communicate that acceptance
to you IN the more formal manner that
usage requires.
There were long and continued de-
mOnstratiOns Of applause.
The gentlemen. present generally adj
vaneed and shook Gen. Grant and
Speaker Colfax by the hand, and con-
gratulated them on the choice Of the
Convention. The party then withdrew
to an adjoining room, where a collation.
had been provided.
The Republicans held a Grant and
COlfax ratification meeting tonight
Senator Wilson was among the speak
ers
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
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they contain no mercury, are purely vogstable and
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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

A large ratification meeting was
held at Bangor, Ne, on Saturday last
at which Hon. Hannibal Hamlin was
one of the speakers and spoke in terms
of the highest compliment of Mr.. Col
fax.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Union Republican County COnven-
ton.

The Union Republican voters Of the
several Townships Of the County Of
Delaware, are requested to meet at their
usual places Of holding elections on
SATURDAY, the Doth day Of june, A. D.
1858, between the hours of 4 and
O'Clock, P. n, and select delegates to
Ffr~, -, ~, Ee,TfF
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

johnson having renominated STAN
berry for the position of Attorney Gener-
al the Senate has refused to confirm the
appointment by a vote of % to IL. His
opposition to reconstruction amply JUS
titles his rejection.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Among the two millions of people
by whom Yeddo, In Japan. is inhabit-
ed, there is not a beggar. in the Streets
not man unable to read. There Is no
trouble about fashions, education is
universal, books are plentiful, though
there are no newspapers life Is sim
pie and easy, marriage is universal and
children 90 naked.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

A society of1adies has been organized
in Sanduslky to raise means to enable
the veterans in the National Soldiers
Home, disfranchised by the Legisla-
ture, to go where their families reside
to vote. This is a noble work for our
loyal women and should have the sup
port of all who condemn the shameful
outrage perpetrated by the Legisla-
ture upon the crippled veterans at the
Home.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

The Republicans have just won nice
little victory in a special election OF a
judge in the Marietta judicial district.
Mr.. Loomis, the Republican candidate
gets the following majorities: In Gal
liza county $50, Athens $50, Meigs S96,
Washington 800. The latter last year
went Democratic.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

One of Mr.. Wade's first acts after
hearing of the Chicago nominations
was to make a friendly call upon Grant
and COlfax and extend them his con-
gratulations. Mr.. Wade has that true
greatness of mind which is superior to
personal jealousy. or resentment.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Senator Ross has made an explana-
ton Of his vote for Johnsoh's acquit-
tai in which he confesses to have in
tended at one time to vote for conYic-
ton, aud given out impressions to that
effect. He afterwards received new
light and claims to have given John
son the benefit Of his doubts.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Chief Justice Chase has gone to
Richmond The triaI of JEFF Davis
will be postponed again, this time un-
til October.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Ex-President James Buchanan died
at Lancaster, Pa, last Monday, aged
u years. His funeral took place yes
terday.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05
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Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

The Senate has passed a resolution
Of thanks to Mr., Stanton for bis ef-
fcient and patriotic services in the
War Department. An amendment
complimentary Of the Chief Justice
was lost by a vote Of 30 to II.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

And all diseases Of the blood and all crup'ive dis
eases Of the skin, Old Sores, Tdmors and Ulcers
arising from what ever cause, eau be permanently
cured by the use Of Or. RObaek's Blood Purifier
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American House.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

The Senate has confirmed the ap-
pointment of Gen. sehofeld as Secfeta-
ry Of War. By this act the legality of
Stanton's removal is not recognized,
the resolution confirming Sohofield ex-
pressly so stating, and Mr.. Stanton
having already voluntarily vacated the
office to be filled,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-06-05

Mrs. Partington has been reading the
Health Officer's weekly report, and
thinks that ssTotal'' must be an awful
disease, since as many die Of it as all
the rest put together.