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Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

To TAKE INK OUT OF LINEN.-Take a
piece of mould candle, or common can
die will do as well, melt it and dip the
spotted part of the linen into the melted
tallow. 1t may then be washed, and the
spot will disappear without injuring the
linen. The ladies needn't grumble with
their husbands any longer when they
come from the countinghouse with inky
bOsoms. 49,
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

A colOred youngster in Troy received
corporeal punishment mt the hands of his
ancestors, Tuesday, because his kitten
got its head in the milk pitcher. The boy
cut off the head to save the pitcher, and
then broke the pitcher to get out the head
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Ten years ago, little boy, twelve
years old, sold newspapers, nuts, can
dies, Sc, on a railroad train running
out of New York city. Not long since
he purchased for his mother and sister a
fine suburban residence on the Hudson
river, for which he paid $50, GOO
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Mrs. Ben. Butler is dark eyed, hand
some, and very young appearing lady,
with a fine bodily carriage and much ele-
gance of dress. Blanche Butler has dark
auburn hair, fine expressive eyes, and a
skin where the rose and the lily blend.
She wears generally a green silk dress.
Her figure is like her mothers, slender
and tall.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

a Mrs. Boots OF Pennsylvania, has
left her husband, Mr.. Boots, and strayed
to parts unknown. We presume this
pair of Boots are rights and let's. We
cannot say, however that Mrs Boots is
right, but there is no mistake Mr. Boots is
left.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The best bank ever known is bank
of earth, it never refuses to discount to
honest labor. And the best share is the
plowshare, on which dividends are al
ways liberal.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The attachment of some ladies to their
lap-dogs amounts, in some instances, to
infatuation. An ilI-tempered lap-dog
biting piece ont of male VISITORS leg;
his mistress thus expressed her compass
sion: stPoor little dear creaturel hope
it will not make him sick!''
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The picture OF Grant diplayed at the
Chicago Convention was inscribed
snatch him. but the telegraph,in many
instances, altered the phrase to "Watch
him." The telegraph is, about right
however, it is watching what Grant and
his party need.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Pretty young lady to Willie: willie,
dear, how far is it around the worldl
Isn't it twenty-foUr thousan--" Willie,
(whO adores pretty young lady and puts
both arms around her, THAT'S all a
mistake, my love; it is only about TWEEN
ty-four inches" She was the world to
him. Dear Willie.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The New York Commercial Advertiser
reports that in consequences OF the high
rents in New York, the Herald's corps of
European correspondents have taken
rooms Jim Brooklyn for the season.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Gen. Grant informed the people the
other day that they must Judge of him
by his record. Nothing is more brief
or less difficult. We give it:
HIRAM Ulysses GRANT,
Born April 81, 1922. Rode "Dave' and
Comic Mule" Entered West Point in
1887, and graduated in 1913. Went to
California; went on sprees with Digger
indians; resigned army in 1852. In
1904 applied for. a clerkship to the Pro
thonatary of st. Louis, and was rejected
for want of capacity; went to Galena
and turned tanner. In 1861 entered the
army; got whipped at Belmont; after
wards defeated Gen Lee. In 1864 made
General-in. Chief-kept his mouth shut.
In 1868 nominated for President-keeps
his mouth shut. According to authori-
ty of Wendell Phillips and Greeley, his
habits are bad and extremely dissolate.
That's all N. .. Times.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

A Russian ukase i'll Poland orders all
persons to salute the police, and to re-
main uncovered when addressed by any
member Of that body, under penalty of
fine or imprisonment.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Louisiana has 20, 900 miles of inland
navigation, more than any other five
States combined, divided between 1000
lakes and G3 rivers and bayous.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

If q Wisconsin farmer plants row CT
trees along the road, he is exempted
from working on the road.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

An editor in a Massachusetts town
asks for either rigid dog law or an ex-
tensive sausage manufactory
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09
q he Nat1bitofbes 5peftator.
FERN

,TaE SPECTATOR will be issued every Thursday
Morning. Subscription price-$5 per annum,
SO for six months, IN ADVANCE
Administrators will be inserted at the rate
of ST. so per square, for the first and IS cents
for each subsequent insertions. Eight lines, or
less, constitute one square:
Cards occupying the space of one square, $50
per year. $40.
Liberal deductions from the above rates made
in favor OF those who advertise more extensively
by the year, or for shorter period.
Marrfave and Obituary notices exceeding four
Ii ,es III length, and all others published for the
benefit of private parties, will be charged as
advertisements.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

An Illinois paper estimates that the eX-
penses OF the United States Government
last year were a little over 81 900 a min
ute.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Colfax is only sixteen years younger
than his mother.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Wade has been in the Senate for
eighteen years.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

A Western editor comes out in support
of the Hon. John Morrissy, p r.. for the
Presidency, not because he is the most
''lit,' but because he has eft" the moss.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The piano was invented at Florence
in Italy, by Bartholomew Christofalo in
the year 1910.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

In what part of a mans existence does
he become unsteady inclined! When
he makes oUertures TO his sweetheart, of
course.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

1t. is said that the forest foliage of
the South is more luxuriant this year
than usual, and that it augurs fine
crops.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The ancient Scandinavians used the
antlers of stays for drinking cups. This
is evidently the origin of the phrase
talking horn
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The useful has often beauty surpass.
ing the ornamental.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Boutwell's appointment as minister to
the Hole in the sky under the Wade
administration, is said to be certain.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The Chicago Tribune: says GAS to Mr..
Seward, he stays at home ofnights drink
ing sherry kindly furnished by Marshal
Murray, his appointee in New York"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

SUGGESTED RESIGNATION OF GEN.
GRANTING copy as follows from the
N&tional Intelli@encer, OF the 23d ult.:
For the first officer of the army to be
in the field for the Presidency at time
of what one of the organs of his party
calls unconstitutional anarchy in
in which it invoices the ''snarp blade of
revolution" isan event TO invite serious
and profound consideration. The point
OF danger is not III the fact that Gen
Grant holds a high commission and en-
joys wide distinction as a soldier, but
that he is at the head of fifty thousand
men without IL superior in command,
save President who is on trial before a
body having the power to remove him;
no successor being prescribed for the
Chief Magistracy over the sword but an
unpopular Senator, sincerely believed
by a large proportion of unquestionably
patriotic people TO be ineligible under
the Constitution. These circumstances,
peculiarly operative of the position of
Gen. Grant, afford him but one method
OF relieving that apprehension, which
will grow with reelection, in the sound
mind of the country. viii he resign
his Office of general after accepting the
nomination at Chicago2
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Suntlowers grow thirty feet high in
Arizona, and cactus plants fifty.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Impeachment is christened the ''Lost
Cause, Junior"
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

A CURE.-The best cure for drunk
ards, says an old philosopher, is, whilst
sober, to observe a drunken man.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09
Occupations Of the People.

oos.,ai s'a ,..'l are very Hiouerh
CROWN III !li's county. w nave oeen
TOO ousy Win living ana acting 20 take
account Oh our iho9es Oh me OF methods
ol employ lnen.. ~ 70 Tue uate Oh the
ifst census we peiieNe no attehpC had
peeii iilhae ~ Iiassii5 VI IecoFa the em-
pioS luelts VI tlie 'eop,e, anu even tne
9ea.,stics s ,a' ui,oer tii'C heau fs
Iooo mus! oe iesatuee o as very ruuthien-
.atS uliu ~ pun, as pieseut!hS
mhao MAY oe .uN e' DIS an aPpioAl!li''1ioh
70 tue iacCs' cue ny ures IepiesentlliS the
Occupation VI Inc people are hishiy IN
1eres.llls
ca An anais SIS " .iie returns siNes the
~. oMi!iS ii"ii,oei vi auuIo PERSONS en-
'I ;faS. ~ 'no seNe r'i employ menus spec
iieu. ,,4 900 90
Asricul!ullsIs, -o'1 ~, 40 o2
me anu nhahuiactures' d do Uo
LABOR CHS 9 9e.9 '0 wv
SER AUS -o .,,o ooo
H 1SueiIils'n.s 3 q. ooo
I phrs No ~ oo0
tn ~ s.us 81 400 ooo
IleIsS .lle" o. :, 'V wy
'4.~ % . : -, 10, t.o
popu.a'.oii oeen d
- ,>o.,,,,., 1-I,,sr,. -
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Where can happiness always be foundl
In the dictionary.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09
Grant's Lester Of Aecentaace.

WASHINGTON, MAY 20, 1865.
Gen Jos. r. Hawley, President Nation
al Union Republican Convention:
In formally accepting che nomination
of the National Union Republican Con
vention of the 2lst May, inst, it seems
proper that some statenent of my views
beyond the mere acceptance Of the no.
mlnation should be EXPRESSED. The
proceedings of the convention was
marked with wisdom, moderation and
patriotism, and / believe, express the
feeling of the great mass OF those who
sustained the country through its recent
trials. / endorse their resolution. If
elected to the Office of President of the
United States. it will be my endeavor to
administer all the laws in good faith,
with economy and with view of giving
peace, quiet and protection everywhe ere.
AT time like tue present it is mposSi-
BILE, or, ut least eninently improper to
lay down policy to be adhered to, right
or wrong, through an administration OF
four years. New political issues not
foreseen are constantly arising. The
views OF the puolic on old ones are con
stantly changing. \ purely admins
trative officer should always be left free
to execute the wlll of the people /
have always respected that viii, and al
ways shall. Peace and univei'sahproS
perity, its sequence, with economy of
administration, will tighten the burden
of taxation, while it constantly reduces
tie national debt. Let us have peace
with great respect yonr obedient ser
want, va U. S. GRANT
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Why was Desdemona the most discon
tented of all wcmenl Because the Moor
she had-the Moor she waited.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

The same girl that was kissed while
Icon eomap nggt SnTog tSSpoS the gate anu
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-06-09

Mon VIII Drag the most OF holding
.,e rel of household matters. are told
nv = women which way e drive.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-09
Who are Banned by the Howard
Amendment. f re-


We are informed of no judicial opinions
as to the operation of the 14th Article of the
Constitution of the United States known
as the Howard Amendment, upon specific
classes of persons. The amendment must
therefore be interpreted from itself, after
careful examination and taking all the logical
results which the construction gives. --,.,
The distinction between ministerial y
and the classes of officers named in the
amendment, is purely fictitious and has been
invented by cunning lawyers for the purpose
of screening their rebel friends and them
selves. To claim that a sheriff is "minis-
terial" and not an executive officer, is simply
absurd When sheriff formerly whipped a
niger" at the whipping post, did he "exe-
cute" the black code upon the unfortunate
man, OF only g minister unto him9 When
a sheriff hangs a convict, is the transaction
an execution or is it ministration9 ?"
The Attorney General and District At
torneys of the United States have always
been classed as Executive officers. And the
same is true as to the District Attorneys of
the States who bear the same relation as
executive officers of the State, as the United
States District Attorneys bear to the general
government. The county attorneys belong
to precisely the same class, the nature of
their offices being the same in kind, and diff
fering only in the degree of duty. In the
language of the law distinction is some
times made between ministerial " and I'LL
dicial" officers as regards the manner of
performing their duties. That is the judicial
officer is only responsible for good faith and
honest judgment with ordinary skill; but
the ministerial officers, l. e. those who admin
lister or execute the laws, are held responsible;
unless they strictly follow their precept, war
rant or authority, no discretion being allowed
them The distinction of ministerial only
Classics executive officers, and of itself set
ties the question that all ministerial are
executive officers. 2e-- o-
From all sections of the State friends are
writing to us upon the construction of the
homestead law, who are banned by the How
ard amendment, &c. We have only to state
in reply to this large class of our correspon-
dents who are so deeply interested in these
matters, that there is now bill before the
Senate calling upon the Supreme Court to
give their opinion upon these matters at any
time when called on by the government. If
this bill passes, the people will know at once
where they stand. If it does not pass, they
must grope on in darkness and uncertainty
for at least six months longer and perhaps
not know any more then than they do now
The people of North Carolina want to know
where they stand. ga ~ t- 81
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-09
Markets.


New YORK, Dec 5.-Cotton heavy and shade
lower, sales 1,5OO bales at 24111aa4s4. Flour
shade firmer on low grades; Superdne s565.
Wheat shade better and scarcely SO active, Corn
shade ,tirmer. Whisky dull, State 81 .0Oa2. So
Pork dull and nominally unchanges. Lard firm
aud quiet. Naval stores quiet. Groceries dull.
Frieghts dull. Money easy to T. Sterling 81
a9s4. Gold S61HsaH. Governments stronger
eos s1SS4aH. >.,. ..,s7 ,.-p
LONDON, Dec, 5.-Consols 9211z.a%. Bonds
74as. -is, elf az iu3bisuq s-Ir
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 5 Cotton heavy-uplands
IL; Orleans TX. Common rosin s..
BALTIMORE, Dec. 5.-Dotton dull at "a. Flour
dull and firm. Wheat dull and unchanged.
Corn, white lower 95a96; yellow unchanged.
Oats dull at 7Oa7O. Bacon, supply light; shout
+ ders "A. Lard le1z, .Virginias, old, inscribed
4714a4711z; 6Ts 49a49B Coupons, old, 55aSsa56,
new 571za5S. s. ais9z ~ iaEroh a4T
WILMINGTON, Dec. 5-spirits turpentine quiet
at AZ. Rosin dull, strained Sl70 Turpentinc
active sl,9eto $3.50. Tar So 10 to ssa5. Cotton
quiet at 2015 to 221S. ..-t i' i'''1tA IT,
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-09
roLIcIEs VALUABLE IN LIFE As Il > DEATH.

= The Brooklyn Life, is the only Company in
the country which guarantees a definite surren-
der-valuc to every policy on whichtwo o. more
az annual premiums have been paid; this amount,
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issued. Should any policy holder become unable
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worth Of the policy at any time after two annual
premiums have been paid. saGssisi 6ai1A3
81 This certainly is the greatest inducemcnt and
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zJI Among the advantages offered by the BROOK
LYNwhich thoroughly eyinces the determine
ton of the officers to max it the MOST LIBERAL
Lie Insurance Company in the United States are
- lst, TOTAL REMOVAL OF ALL REsTRlCTIoNs ON
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Htrayel or reside anywhere they choose, tho world
over, without extra premium or special permit
I'd. Loan of one,third of the Premium to
the Policy Holder Annually
Sd. All Policies are non-forfcitable after two
full annual premiums have been paid y
H 4th. Rates as low as are consistent with finan-
cial soundncss, and less than those of almost all
Companies which accommodate their assured
;witlil loans. it iili'>tfsH 4Ni q rt'f. t'fif-
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cash. Dividends rediyided on the CoNTRiBUTIoN
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al The BROOKLYN LIFE has paid and now pays
to its Policy holders LARGER DIVIDENDS than
ever before paid by q Life Insurance Company
9th Promptitude in paying losses. e2h
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achieved, fully exemplifcd in Its rapid and health
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dence reposep by the public in its soundness, in.
tegrity and libcrality. b3glHisRs
A. w. LAWRENCE, Raleigh,
t,,1E. General Agent for North Carolina !.
dec 2S0-d3tw3m a
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-09
A distinguished yireinian writing to o


member of the North Carolina Legislature,
says of the recent message of Gov. Holden ::
:" The last number of the STANDARD brings me
the message OF Gov. Holden which have read
with much interest and pleasure 1t is calm,
dgnifed and able State paper. The State ,ebt
and Finances, Internal Improvements, Immigra-
tion and the Stay law, and indeed all the subjects
of the message are handled with wisdom, earn
e>tness and the moderation which marks the
Statesman. regret that the Republicans of our
State have not evinced equal wisdom, modera-
ton and craftsmanship r.
| notice with much satisfaction that the Gov
ernor recognizes the debt contracted by the State
during the, war for purposes of Internal I'M
provements as part oil the State debt. This
gives me pleasure on several accounts: First,
because induced some of my friends to invest
in these bonds assuring them of my strong faith
in the honor and integrity of the people of the
State and that this part of the public debt was
in no way involved IN the hazard of the " rebel
lion''; Secondly, because it is creditable and
honorable act-a good eXample-a good invest
ment and will enure to the benefit OF the gov
eminent and people of the State-and lastly be-
cause it gives the lie to certain false and slande
rous hints and inuendoes which certain parties
greedy Of filthy gain put in circulation in Rich
| mond and elsewhere upon this subject-somc
allusion TO which may have made to you last
whilst in Raleigh" 2 1t@l1t -alta'"t
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-09
w. S. Pearson, ESQ.

We are glad to record the fact that this
young and talented gentleman was yesterday
unanimously chosen Special Messenger to
bear the electoral vote of this State to the
City of Washington. This is a tribute not
only to one who led the ticket in the State,
but to the young men of the Republican
party who are rising to prominence amongst
us. 1t is our duty to cherish and promote
them, so that we may rear new race of bet
ter and nobler statesmen to control the des-
TIMES of the Old North State. Let the new
wine not he put in old bottles. ~
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-12-09

/ ) Everybody acknowledges that Gov. Hol-
den as an editor stood second to none in
the whole country. Certain it is that Of
the hundreds of experiments inthe news
! paper business in the State none have at
tanned the measure of success which was
awarded the STANDARD under his manages
| ment All know this, and all acknowledge
it, and when the Sentinel comes out and
credits our articles to Gov. Holden we feel
complimented. g..l z.ii *
We arc greatly amused when the edi-
| tor of the Sentinel says he I" don't know who
| to fire on If he will take the trouble to
examine he will find that neither the New
York Tribune, the New York Herald, the
New York World, the New York Sun, the
Nation, nor the Philadelphia Inquirer, (all
leading papcrs,) publishes the name of the
gentleman who writes each editorial for those
journals, and yet we find them discussing
matters Of public interest without knowing
| "who to fire on.n rs ... a1 .qN a
The editor of the Sentinel is very careful
whom he fires on now. He was not SO careful
during the late war when lie made a cavalry
charge on few Union soldiers, who were
quietly sleeping in log hut in eastern Car
DINA. These soldiers walked up and gave
Captain Jo a warm reception, and he has
ever since been very careful whom he fires
on" We don't believe he would enter the
Confederate army again unless a complete
muster and descriptive roll was furnished
him of all persons enrolled on the Union
side, In order that he might know who " he
was to +" fire on !" and we are positive he will
never make another cavalry charge at night
on men asleep in a log hut. i qeT9 al b.
The editor of the Sentinel calls the pub
Usher of the STANDARD 'duck" of fel-
low. We might reply by calling the editor
aforesaid s'deer' fellow, but the. public
would think we were making game of him.
/ A duck is fowl and deer beast, and
without insinuating that he is game we
might call him foul beast. sgii,,,,ts. T.
The war is over, Josier There is no more
need for Confederate Cavalry, and we re-
spectfully suggest that you had as well dis
mount from your high horse. You present
rather a poor picture of a commander, sitting
on your old gray, waiting to be furnished
with roll of the enemy before you com
mence the firing" LET us have peace,
! on foot f,fr ...t iiiE. .=.gi Il .4iE b.