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How RADICAL MAJoRrTIEs ARE MADE II
THE SoUTH.-The Philadelphia Daily News
publishes an affidavit OF Daniel Terrants, o
carpenter Of Madison county. Florida. set
ting forth that he made the ballot-box
Which was used by the Radicals at the cleo
lion in that county in May; that the box
was made, according to order, with double
sides, movable ct pleasure; that the in
spector, Egan, was the man who ordered
the box made in that manner; and Egan
took in the votes at the election.
J. II. Randolph also made affidavit that
the ballot-box used at Tallahassee, Florida,
was constructed with movable sides; that
he was one of the managers Of the election,
and that Tie boz was kept in possession
Of J. !. Husband, formerly Of Philadelphia,
Radical. 70, some days after the election.
and that 90 one but Husband and two or
three others were permitted TO see it.
And that Is the way the Radical "Sena-
tors" from Florida were elected! Will the
people permit men chosen in such man.
ner to rule and ruin the countryl
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THE Cosr or CONFERENCE.-The boz
gus constitution of Mississippi, which no
doubt has been rejected by both the whites
and the blacks, is the result Of Convention
session Of 49, days, at an expense, so far,
in actual disbursements Of S204,8l2 81.
The snug little sum of S37 1921 40 has been
paid to four Radical papers for publishing
the proceedings as advertising matter and
for some printing during the session. The
sum of $4,000 was charged for printing
10000 copies of the consultation, small
and badly gotten up pamphlet of 40 pages.
A New Orleans house proposed to do The
job for $3.50, but failed to get it. Bat the
Chicago platform reioices over tho success
| of Congressional Radical reconstruction,
neyertheless.-[N. v F~r-c~~
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TIE NOMINATIONS.
[From the Boston Post. ]

From the Boston Post.
We have no statesman in the country
before Horatio Seymour in philosophic in
sight, practical sagacity, administrative
ability, and lofty patriotism. He is one of
the few great men on whom a nation in its
hours of peril instinctively leans Eleva-
ted to the gubernatorial chair Of his native
State in the darkest period of gigantic
civil war, on q platform which demanded
its more. vigorous prosecution to insure the
triumph of the cause for which it was I'M
dertaken, he stood faithful and steady
pilot at. the helm when few described .
CLEAN of hope in the dark horizon, and, by
his single prompt executive act, encourag-
ed the purpose of a sister State until the
relief should arrive which at length turn
ed the tide of disaster for the Union at
Gettysburg. purer public man than
Gov. Seymour we have not in the country;
nor one more conscientious, devoted and
courageonsly consistent. In him pre-emi-
.nently shine forth all the virtues of his
profound faith in popular government and
free institutions. He represents in speech
and action the living truths that give Vi
tality to our republican system; and he
has defended them from first to last, at
the head of powerful maiorities and in the
company of resolute minorities, with the
full vigor Of his intellect and all the ear
nestness of his nature. New York cherish
es him as her favorite son, and viii give
him such majorities in November as will
drive opposition of all kinds to shelter AS
the next President of the United States he
will revive in the popular mind the ideas
of dignified simplicity which are insepara-
bly, associated with the associations Of the
early Presidents, while executing with
firmness and fidelity every high trust COM
mitted to his hands by confiding nation.
The new time on which we are entering
will be the lineal descendant, and in all re-
spects worthy Of the Old We hail it UNI
der the leadership of that pure and patri-
otto name which we have inscribed ON our
banner.
The nomination of Gen. F. P Blair for
the Vice Presidency is a worthy recogni-
tion Of the sersicef of gallant Union sol
der, and his ability and integrity as pub
lie man, He went from Congress to the
field when the Government was to be de-
Tended there, and made his mark not more
legibly d soldier of the Union than he had
previously done as a legislator. AS the
presiding officer of the Senate and Vice
President of the United States, he will oc-
cupy with honor the post for whose duties
he is admirably fitted. He is believer in
the Union under the Constitution, but not
/" outside " of its limitations. As man he
is equally without fear and without re-
proach. The American people are ready
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS,
THE NOMINATIONS.
[ From the Chicago Times.1


The majority of the voters in the Repub-
lican party approve the Democratic plat
form. Will they vote for our candidates =?
Approving the platform, to be consistent
they must vote for them. Why should
they nots Who has ever presumed TO
challenge the honor of Horatio Seymour.
outside of his political career! Calumny
is dumb when confronting the purity o. his
private life. AS Governor OF the State of
New York, during the war, ne worked ear
nestly TO keep the ranks of che army full
and the national Treasury replenished.' .
In his financial management, his bittercst
political opponents conceded he showed
admirable skill and fidelity to the trust re-
posed in him f7j '.vf rilir ~ Gjl
He was Governor of the most populous
and powerful State in the Union at e time
when the nation was threatened daily with
destruction. His position and command
ing talents made him central and con
spicuous figure among the men who then
swayed the destinies of the Government.
In the fiercest days of that awful strife, he
was the advocate of the supremacy Of law,
and the determined opponent of the tyran-
nous acts which made the lives and the
liberties Of our citizens the sport OF the ca
prices of heads of departments at WASH
ington. 4fiT 80 tJa- t!ss. .s -i,a
In this resistance to usurpation, and in
his efforts to keep alive the spirit of free
dom when so many specious protests were
made for the employment of absolute and
unlimited authority, he earned the graft
tude of the nation. It is, therefore, emil
nently proper that the Democratic party
and the conservative voice of the country
should now give token of their grateful
appreciation of his services. That the
semblance law was preserved in the con-
vulsions of the war, and the spirit gradu-
ally brought back to our courts that in
solent authority was rebuked and compell-
ed to respect individual and corporate
rights that there is in the country to-day
a spirit that dares to question abuses of
power and demand protection for itself in
the assertion of its prerogative; that, in
the midst of revolution and war, the safe
guards of laws were to SO great an extent
preserved, and now extend their shield as
well as to those who wrought for their
overthrow as they who defended them
against despotic violence, is, next to God,
and a fearless Democratic press, due to the
accomplished craftsmanship and unfalter-
ing patriotism of Horatio Seymour.
In the selection of Gen Blair as the can
didate for Vice President, the Convention
chose an accomplished and gallant soldier
as the associate of the skilled and eminent
statesman Gen. Blair has written his own
eulogy in life full of noble and generous
acts. There was not in the ranks of the
Union armies q Drawer soldier, and his
generous forgiveness of, and sympathy with,
his late enemies on the battlefield, have
added to his shining record as 9. General
an act not less illustrions than any per-
formed by him when in command of his
gallant corps.
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THA WFE.-Here is the best tribute to
\ 5rue woman we ever read -,

THA WLFE.-Here is the best tribute to
e Srne woman we ever rcad:f,
Only let a woman be sure she is precious
to her husband-not useful, not valuable,
and not convenient simply, but lovely and
beloved; let her be the recipient of his po-
lite and hearty attentions, let her feel that
her cares and love are noticed, appreciated
and returned; let her opinion be asked ,her
approval sought, and her Judgment res
pected in matters with which she is cogni-
zanti in short, lat liei only be loved, hon
ored and cherished, in fnlfillmeut of the
marriage VOW, and she will be to her hus-
band, her children and society well-spring
OF happiness. She will bear pain and toll
and anxiety, for her husbands love to her
is ~ tower and fortress. Shielded and shell
tered therein, university will have lost its
sting. She may suffer, but sympathy will
dull the edge Of sorrow.
"A house wit. love in it-and by love ]
mean love expressed in word, and locks
and deeds, for have not spark of faitll
M loVc that never crops out-is to :-h0uSe
without love as person to machine
one is life, the other is mechanism the uu
loved woman may have bread just as light
a house just as tidy AZ the other, but the
latter has spring of beauty about her, o
joyo,isness, P penetrating brightness t.
which the former is an entire stranger
The deep happiness of her heart shines out
in lcl face. She CLEANS over 1t is air,
and graceful, and warm, and welcoming
wit1 her presence; she is full Of device,
aud plots, and sweet surprises for her hus
band and family. She has never dom
with the romance and poetry of life. Sh
herself is q lyric poem, setting herself t
all pnre and gracious melodies. Humbl
household ways and duties have for her
golden Significance. Tho prize makes he
calling high; and tho end sanctifies ih
means. "Loye is Heaven, and Heaven |
love-"
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is placed to the jealous support of all who
fought for the Union but, abhor negro SUI
prenlacy. f,.9 ,;.
From the Philadelphia Ledger, Ind.l
1t must be said to his credit, as well as
that Of the Convention, that Mr.. Seymour
Iis man Of eminent ability, largely inform
ed upon the public affairs Of this country,
experienced is official affairs, aud of irrep-
roachable integrity ard morality in his
private life. Although lawyer by early
education, he has been for many years q
dairy farmer on large scale. He is credi-
ted with great tact and judgment in manag-
ing men and affairs. 1t will thus be seen
that the choice OF the people, 50 far as the
Presidency is concerned, must be between
a Republican soldier Of first-class rank
fame and success, md a Democratic states
mar of tirst-class rank aud ability.
From the National Intell;gencer.1
Gov. Seymour is too welLknown to The
whole country to need any eulogy or ex-
PLANTATION of his public career. It is no
disparagement to others, in wharever cate
CORY that may stand, to say That he ranks
among the very foremost Of our living
statesmen, There are but few WHO will
venture to compete the pelm with one who
has borne OF the highest honors, who has
extorted the best praise, and whose whole
life is an illustration Of honor, integrity,
excellance and worth. As chief olagis-
trate of the State Of New York, he made
himself everywhere known as public man
OF commanding ability, enlarged compre-
hension and practical capacity. And since
retiring from sphere which he honored so
much, there is no single individual in the
nation whose counsel has been more gener-
ally sought. or whose wisdom has been
more universally accepted. "
From the Washington Express
Gov. Seymour stands at the head of Ameri-
can statesmen. Heis man OF ripe learn
ing, rare attainments and large experience
He viii bring to the discharge Of the high
office 10, which he is called qualifications
unsurpassed by those o. any othel gentle
man named for the position.
from The N. Y. Commercial, Rep
j MIR. Seymour is the ablest man in the
Democratic party. Twice defeated as
candidate for Governor in this State, and
Twice elected to that high Office. he is, by
all odds, the most popular and formidable
Democrat ia this State. He has never
lIe'd'a national Office, but he has been todd
ed with all the honors his Slate could
give hin. AIR. Seymour is strong nomi-
nee, End he viii rally all the Democracy TO
him. AS for dis-affected Republicans, il
there are any. he will draw quite as many
as any other democrat would. gs.. 49,.
From the New Y ofk Sun, Ind
Mr.. Seymour is the fair representative
OF the average sentiments of the Democra-
cy upon the leading issues Of the canvass.
He is the most popular candidate that
been selected to command the
votes Of the party On this side Of the Al
leghanies. On all questions tina; agitate
this section of the Union, bis views, SO
often and so recently expressed, are fully
Ia. sat .slf,
Gen. Blair is a man of lair talents and
great lorce Of character. He did good
service in the field during The war, and has
had some experience IN civil life.
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Blair for the second place VIII be highly
popular witt .he volunteer soldiers, and
viii very much add to the strength OF a
ticket SO hight, judlcious and acceptable to
the chief nominee. '''#
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fS Two Irishmen were travelling, when
they stopped to examine a guide board
"Twelve miles to Portland said one.
"Just six miles apiece" said tho other, and
they trudscd on, apparently satisfied at
the short distance.
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from the. New Haven Register

III From the New Haven Register
Horatio Seymour, OF New York, has been
unanimously nominated; by, the Democrat
ic Convention for President. No ADLER or
pnrer man lives, and no name has been
mcnti oned which so touches the hearts Of
the Democratic masses t.tis ''''i
THE NOMINEES. i
~ From the Buffalo Courier
Many considerations combine to indicate
Governor Seymour as not only our best,
but our most available candidate. His
name isa household word, an open sesame
OF hearts among Democrats the wide land
over. The intensely earnest West honors
him as the man who upheld the banner of
constitutional rights and the liberties of
the people in the darkest hours of the war.
The South reveres him because his over
lures of forgiveness and reconciliation
reached them as promptly after the war
had closed as did the regiments of the EN-
pire State which he sent forth while the
struggle lasted. The shrewd and calcula-
ting East knows him as the sound states
man. the safe and honorable financier.
Il i fine, fine whole Conservative people
love him, because he has ever been the
friend Of the people. }. rf5.isi
H' The ISLANDERS with which Gov. Seymour
was assailed some years ago cannot be us
ed against him again with any effect
Events have yindicated his record.
The nomination for the Vice Presidency
could scarcely, all things considered, have
been bettered. The whole country knows
Frank P. Blair, not only as brave soldier
and skillful general, but as man of abili-
ty in all affairs of state. His nomination
insures his State for the Democracy in spite
of all that most virnlent variety o. Radi-
Radicalism-can effect
The record he made on dozen harl-fought
fields, and in the long, toilsome campaigns
of the Southwest, no amount of misrepre-
sentation can tarnish. His name is a fit
ting one in every respect to couple with
that of Seymour's, and we welcome it's
strength. aa" 3Ge Nr.2sga q
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and earnest devotion to the great principles
OF the constitutional Government will en-
sure him the cordial support Of the Conser-
yatiYe masses. Il e },s,a.fi IN
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., Cotton, Sugar, Molasses and 9th
az ana a'e eight stored and shipped at cheap
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w HEN YOU want COOKING SODA
~. n send to II. st. Johns and Procure
Tue Genuine article.
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DEMOCRATIC WARD COMMITTEES.
ALEXANDRIA W1RD.
PLNETILLE TdRD.

PINEVILLE W-3RD.
]. l.. Walker, ~ H. NJ. Labat,
w. B. Harper, j. w. Johnston
Jacob Paul, Stephen Holstein
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QUE CANDIDATE.

to honor him with their confidence and
approval.
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RIG0LET WdRD.
PLALSANCE WARD
COTILE YARD
B4YOUR4PIDES U4PD.

W. l.. Sanford, j. W. Texada,
W. w. Wilmington, c. Innis,
jeff. Gordon, NJ. McDougall.
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,,AMOURIE WARD
C.HFNEYTILLE WARD,

C1LCASLEU W4RD.
j. j. Swami, NJ. Paul, Jr.,
S. Lacaze, S. D. Williams,
W. Fl. Holt, R. A. Perkins.
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SppTNr HIT. T3pD

SPRING HILL VIRD.
VIM. Randolph, K. NJ. Clark,
VIM. G. Thompson, Henry Butler.
Il. II. Carnal, Abram Martin.
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW.
WIN. A. SEAY,

CULLOM s. PATRICK,
A TToRNEYS AT Law, ALEXAND-
N ria, La. -, tar s;5.s FL,
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'ARMrsTEAD LrGufrooT.

II is duty which all Conservatives and
all permanent inhabitants Of the State owe
to the colored men who support end sustain
Their rights, which are the rights Of all sucI,
white or black, to give the latter the most
complete protection and preference in all
respects over those, white or black, who
go against them. There should be no vio-
lence or wrong done the latter, but the for
mer should be protected against them and
be preferred in all things. -
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E. r. BIOSSAT,
STEAMBOAT AGENT,

AAeHAL's On STAND, Alexandria, La
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acter. and his vigorous opposition to the
reconstruction policy of the Radical come
mend him and the ticket on which his name
js placed to the jealous support all who
fought for the Union bat, abhor negro SUI
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SEYMOUR AND BLAIR.

received some hours later. and the name d
Francis p Blair, Jr.. WAS received with
the same manifestations o" satisfaction
Mr. Blair was nj once recognized as a
prominent representative o. the West. both
in Congress and in the army-a t. led
statesman aud q gallant soldier educated
in The school Of the Jackson Democracy
and 40 energetic opponent u the revolu
tionary extremists who seek 10 ruin the
country. 80
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[ From the Boston Herald independently
- Gov. Seymour is a strong man. His
private character is without stain, and
cannot be assailed successfully. He is IN
doubtedly one Of the ablest men in the ma
ton. In word, he is statesman and
sound financially. He will poll the full
strength Of the Democratic party, and il
elected the country vii! be safe under his
administration. a.|<HA ~
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CONSTITUTIONAL SPECIFIC,

Which not only combats and conquers diseases that
have entrenched themselves in the system, but
is the best known safeguard against all unhealthy
influences. Persons whose occupations and pur-
suits subject them to the depressing effects of a
close, unwholesome atmOs phere, should take it reg
ularly as a protection against the low fevers and
other disorders which malaria engenders. Inva-
lids who are -
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& HOOFLAND'S -l.--a
GERMAN BlTTERS

Is composed of the pure iuices (or as they are me-
dcinally termed. Extracts), of Roots, Herbs and
Barks, making preparation highly concentrated
and entirely free from Alcoholic admixture Of any
Kid. - E1l11 ~sr-fsl Ef.E5 .tl.dl'
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CAUTION.

:, Hoofand's German Remedies are counterfeited.
is on the wrapper of - each bottle. All 9th
ers are counterfeit. ..
Principal Office and Manufactory at the German
Medicine Store, No. 63l ARCH STREET, Phila-
delphia, Pa, IT,. ~ ~ -.
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FOE SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
And Dealers in Medicines everywhere.
iy22-dw&s 'Eeuwly T--'.-- --
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HeoFLAND'S GERMAN BIT1ERS.

- . L. ~ 80 ~ -
,Biiousness, Indigestion, General Debility. and
all the complaints which proceed from 1 want OF
proper action in the liver, the stomach and the
bowels, are eradicated BY course of this great
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.aGooD Yad
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
HOOP SKIRTS.

~. Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in Hoop
skirts and Corsets Also, dealer in Berlin Zepher
and Fancy Goods, l03 south High strr It.
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HON. JAS. ROSS sNowpEN

5Prothonotsry of the Supreme Court of Pennsylva-
mia, writes: a--.
PHILADELPHIA, Sect. IA. 1867.
tice as tonic and as appetizer 1t IS not an in
toxi atpg drink, and may be used benefoially by
persons of all age. Re pectfully yours,
JAMES ROSS SNOWDEN.
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COINCEiIDiENCEIs,I.l f.
ViLove iRe,nIniscence Of. War.

-nB .hj1nt min i.-e---j sR b3hio9b Os sd
'snisEe yTut BY N! O.. T.sy & yd b9taia'
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HON. c. w. WOODWARD.

g Chief Justice of she Supreme Court of Pennsyl
PHILADELPHIA, March l6, 1857.
Find ~Hoofand's German Bltters" is q good tom
@ sa s6a o il ssessss Sss Of the
ity and want Of nervous action in the system. =
Yours truly. L GEO. w. WOODWARD.
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Exchange Pain for Ease

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And Weakness for Strength. Get rid of the ail-
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CHARLES Nj. EVANS, Proprietor
Formerly c. M. JACKSON & CO.
RRICE9.

Hoofand's German Bitters, per bottle. 81 90
Hoofand's German Bitters, half dozen. ....... 90
Hoofand's German Tonic. put up in qt bottles so
per bottle, half dozen for 81 so.
Do not forget to examine well the article Won buv
order to get the genuine.
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HON. JAMES THOMPSON,

Judge of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania:
. PHILADELPHIA. April 2s 1866
consider 4" Hoofand's German Bitters" valua-
BILE medicine in of attacks of Indigestion or
ID, spepsia. can certify this from my experience
of it. Yours, with respect,