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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-08-04

EXTRAORDINARY ExpENDfTuREs.
EiaraI &C., tEF- : taFl :


Total, f2a5, SIs, s85 on sias, 500, 900 q
EXPENDITURES uF THE WAR AND NAVY DE.
PAYMENTS ron SEVERAL YEARS.
The aggregate expenditures OF the
war department, from April /, 1865, TO
June 80 1865. inclusive, were s9I7.-
III, 043,43 The disbursements for
the nine months from April 1, 1865, to
December 81, 1866, as stated by quart
ers, we're as follows;---
sseosd quarter q isss. t1lt .2s77 q
Third i65 3ga 81 "a
foath 6sI1z ojb 65
Total'' s4s 60 osS q
So that Of the above total expendi.
lures Of the war department s647, CsS.-
600, or 70 per cent q the whole, was
directly contingent upon the termina.
uon Of the war. and was disburscd in
Che nine months succeeding the sur
render Of Lee The balance OF c1pen-
dituro charged 70 the war department.
vlz, SOS, AIS, 9I7 l0--covers a period
Of thirty months. or from January !,
1866, % June 30. 1868, and represents
the disbursements further contingent
upon the termination Of the war such
as arrears Of pay and transportation o.
troops. the regular expense Of The mil.
isary establishment. the expenses o.
The Indian war ia the summer and fail
Of 1861, the payment Of bonnties sia, :
Ss2 s59l from July |. 1859. to June 30.
ls6s,ths payment for property lost or
destroyed in The military service Of the
United States tii.0oo. 600. the rein.
bursement a ths state claims In 1867 s
$40 100000. river aud harbor Inn
pFovemenls and expenses ot fOnt6cA-
tiouA, subsistence q IadiAns. freed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-08-04
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.
TIE LITTLE G.g.nE OF TICRER.
BuEINaroS, July 30, 1868.

BURLINGTON july 30, lS65
The Rutland Herald Of the a0th publishes lutter.
from the Hon. John A. GrswoId and the Hon
Samuel y. Wilson Of Iowa endorsing Mr. Wood
bridge. This endorsement II not very satisfacio.
~, ia yicw 81 the fact that the Hon Henry I.
Dawes, NJ. c. from Massachusetts,, wrote simi.
lar endorsement o. the late Portus Baxter, whose
friends Published it throughout the Third Dis.
trict. Mr.. Baxter finally concluded that the Hon
Henry L. Dswes had imbibed an erroneous opin-
Of bis character, and retired from the contest
despite Mr. Dawes. The dodge IL old and play cd
out Honor among thieves, IL enough 70 make
one Congressman speak handsomely Of another.
Col Neazey has not made himself "a town lack
daW," or the praiing parrot Of llis parish but 10
oar mind his address al Montpelier two Year,
ago, eyineed = forensic ability that il would be
refreshing b have Mr.. Woodbridge occasionally
exhibit The correspondent q Tue Htgulu has
erected standard Of mort, and L his fayorta
does moi meet il il IL nOt oar fault We feel CIR.
tain that u hr. Woodbridge IL reformed il vii
not b. on tho soore # 'distinguisbed reputation
at the bar, AGATE discrimination or forensic nla-
-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-08-04

money continues very abundant, rates n iuter
sgt ou Government Bonds ne collateral have beer
a. los a. two per cCul pur aHomn during th,
past week. Stocks arm riding, New York Contra
1861 Go into tho street and oYory ouc says
"Coutrd is up, "Inbin Is buying ID. "it lie going
to 100 "'The Commodore L. b make stock
dividend in conirsl' That's Wall street talk
perhaps II is true, who knows2 Clcsyeland 8
Pitsburgh is about to undergo rice, is also the
tho talk Government bonds did not quite hold
their own yesterday lin fact they look like do
elniug in price, while gold was pushed up to
over l42, and appears for the moment to be- very
strong.
senator Hendricks takes strong ground IN IA.
vor Of paying the United States 5-2Os Ia green
backs so does Yallaudiehan. These speeches
arc used to depress Bonds and increase the price
Of Gold.
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Correspondence.


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for maHs fears tfmsfp ghs Haattue Hdas,
- Atm bru a sgas RANKED amaar ihe hrsi eiss,
a.a ornwcga vhp 8ftr g. ssy rsu { Great Rytt
tA4n fter afiss wete aes "a ahes A. safe sfss
Z roea fattsIy ~ a,sa Ia bscH rga8uettsi d,
Au'w he.is sga. had bosses have tfaasbt ths ara
so ssrfpaes. TIE failure IS tseif : ST 4 :
sefy cfsaf ap1ftsaes. aiihoueb large. e ~.
hsfs 4 mas 3 Indicative q lsses 3 aflas ~.
I hass 1oaE heen establishes IS lass tlld Il hna.
ltss i Z alrlast Impossible e J1lsp 81 = v4si
lasses have bees suffered Is haHsos agIss. wla
have iTea buying ceitaa lsis. sad perhaps ether
bile vlish bsv urt been pal. and vaa have
sPecn.atei b O. gald &C. rhrrs u bo autt
opportunity faf some q our rch Aiaencan esr.
taiasis q establish themselves Is LaaA5u and
taks large shsfe Il iAs American bas.atss
which might utll Do connected viii tbc dealing
in ouF fuu.loJ dtaJ W. baps ,a see sau,s itupaa,
lana step taken 10 thai d.rurtian.
rm NAuosAA EuF IysuHAslH aaurNT
Tho National 1.fr Insurance CampAny ot The
United States Il Amenca. chartered bg Congress
. fee dhys before its adlounmctt bss boon 5r.
gaHiead already and az Gee stock takon by few
capitalist hsaiod by Jay Cooke THIS lie claim
cd 10 be the hrna3sst charter ever rrautcd 10 any
insurance clnp aay ia Aneriei Il aulbogizes
branches IN all ssaies sind Tautofies and !. i8.
tended Go be carried on ia connection with tap
national bauks Tine company has already taken
oiiices on the main aop IT thu National rark
BAnk building. lhls is said N be- the most ina
posing building devoted 10 hu6lpcss IN New Yofk
or porhapsin tite United states
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-08-04

+4Htaf AFAtN NJ hlaNA an ttiAN1 ] ~ {. AAls'
.. ExFENsFs .
The expenses Of the ircedmon's bu-
reau since It's organization have becn
s56l7o00 Concerning the proper
tomato expenditure incurred by the bu-
roau for the relief Of the starving and
destitute Of both races, and for educa-
tional sud other purpose, the treasury
has no information. According TO the
accounts Of the treasury, the expendi-
lures contingent upon the reoonstrue-
ton acts have beon S,3l4, 70O,56
REDUCTION cF TAXATION AND DEBT
The amount Of taxes abated or re-
pealed since the close Of the war is
thus estimated
BY the act % July -, 1896, sG0.00l 600
I" MAruL q 1867, 40W4 019
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1868-08-04

Ts E9asssrs Is f@rsa q FsusAAsaa asst y.rs
Fygm&&oS4
nDomgN " nnANNFT. = Tsfrsasrs
Hu&AGK gAIAhANKs a a gaknsassfy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Democratic ConvchtIon-Lons Rc.
port abOut Nothing.

RALEIGH, August 13.-The Democratic
State Convention assembled today in large
force in Tucker Hall. AT 10 A. NJ. the Con-
vention was called to order by Hon. Thomas
Bragg, and Joseph Davis, Esd, of Franklin,
was chosen temporary chairman, and
Mes5rs. Gales and Eaglehord, secretaries.
Mr.. Davis, on taking the char, addressed
the Convention in an appropriate speech.
4 committee was appointed upon perma.
nent organization. In the absence of the
committee, Hon. Joseph Turner, Jr., was
loudly called for, who responded il a scath,
ing speech.
The committee reported recommending
Colonel II. H. CoWan, of Wilmington. as
permanent President, with seven Vice.
Presidents from the several Congressional
districts, and a number of Secretaries.
Colonel Cowan addressed the convention
at length in an able speech.
Over seventy counties of the State are
represented, several hundred delegates be-
ing in attendance.
committee of fifteen on resolutions and
nominations of electors for the State at
large WIS appointed, of which Hon. Thomas
Bragg is chairman. Judge Osborne, OF
Mecklenberg, and Joseph j. Davis, of Frank
lin, were appointed electors Ter the State at
large.
The committee on resolutions have re.
ported.
Messrs. Robins, Grahsm, Briggs, ]. C.
Dobbin, and others, addressed the conven'
tion.
The city is full ofvisitors, some estimating
them st 5000. Great harmony and enthusi
ssm prevails. Tonight grand torchlight
procession win take place.
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TERMS: SIG 90 PER AENBM.
The Duke de MOntpensier protests 70 The

me Duke de Montpensier protests TO the
queen OF spain against his banishment.
bERLiN: August l3.-Nogotiati0ns have
been initiated between lie North German
EOnieaeratlon and the United States for q
'res reea.y securing protection and proper treat-
ment OF emigrants on the high seas.
WIEssADEN, August l3.-TRe Car and the
klng OF Prussia had pacific interyiew at
Langenschwalbach. nv
LONDON, August l3.-Maidstoner Well.
was hung to day in prison. This ia the first
execution under the new law, ---''
PARIS, August lS.-Armed insurgents have
made their appearance in Aragon, and gov
ernment troops have been sent in pursuit
Of the rebels.
BRUSSELS. August lathe royal prince
OF braoant Is dangerously sick.
PARIS, August l5.--Ld Liberse asserts that
I4 new " difficulty is pending between France
The Turks were badly beaten by the Gre
tans on the twentyseventh of July,
LISBON, August l3. The last steamer
from hlo Janciro brings the intelligence
that the Brazilian Cabinet has resigned.
llaborny heads the new ministry.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
MlSCELLANEoUy.

View York Democratic State CouvemtIen--
70 & AmPSrsHIlcH pc Cn,s Of Cas'tie into t'nnada--
Firc-.A -saHiIsas a .;chmons EaStoys.
Ha1l @efnsed to Colonel GOIes
UTICA n. Y, August l3.-The Democratic
Committee have called State.C ouvention
to meet on the second of September. The
contest for nomination for Governor will be
favoring Murphy.
OTToTA, @. W., August 13.-Importatiou
OF cattle from the United States will cease
until the disease now prevalent among them
abates.
SAN Francisco, August I3.-The town of
Laporte, California, was destroyed by FIRE.
Loss half a million. +-
sAvANSAH, August l3.-The first bale Of
new cotton was received to-day by Sloan,
Grover d Go. 1t was classed good naiddling,
and sold at forty cents. -
RICHMOND, August l3.-Lemuel G.. Bow
den assaulted W. D. Coleman, editor Of the
Enquirer and Et6,niner, for newspaper re-
marks about his brother, who is Attorney
General of the State. The parties were
HUDSON, n, Y, August l3.-The court has
refused TO bail Cole, who killed HisCock
River Intelligence.
SOUTHWEST PASS, August Is, GP, M,-Bs-
rometer 29:10. Weather calm. Arrived,
steamship Concordia, Sears, master, from
Boston, with merchandise and passengers
to Creeyy, Nickerson & Co. Sailed, steam
ship Guayanne.
LOUISVILLE, August l9. - River falling
fast five feet in the canal. Weather clear
and pleasant.
ST. Louis, August l3.-River declining.
with about seven feet to Cairo.
NIcKsBCRG, August l3.-Passed up, Gov.
ernor Alien at five P. NJ. River falling
slowly.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
FROsT TsERYTLLE PARIsm.

letter TO Governor Warmoth-Deno.
C0unset Violence Against Radicals.
The following letter, dated at Plague
mines, August 10, 1868, was addressed to
Governor Warmoth, and is written by
citizen who is fully responsible for his
statements:
/ have the honor TO solicit your atten-
ton to the following facts:
The merchants and idlers here In this
town are doing everything in their power
to denoralize and bring about collision
or riot among the eolored men. They
persuade or coerce them into the stores
and rum shops and get them drunk, and
then turn them out, instructing them to
shout for Seymour and Blair, and TO de-
nounce every man, white or black, who
dares to open his mouth or speak against
the Democratic ticket.
hare been informed by most re-
liable men that on Saturday night last,
two of the most prominent Democrats
of the town went into the street With their
drunken colored Democrats, encouraged
them aud done their utmost 10 create 3
riot. They told them to clay out drive
off, or "cut to pieces" every Radical
white or black who showed his head. But
there being only q very few colored Rad
icals Ia town, In consequence of rain, >
serious ARRAY was no donbt prevented.
The whole town is ia tumnit nearly
every night and IL is unsafe for any one
except rebel to walk the streets aftsr
dark. They hold Democratic meeting
so.calied every night. They have two
quite large mongrel American flags hung
70 the breeze. / can send you an affidavit
from an ex-rebel soldier that he has drilled
undeF one Of these Tags under The rebel
lion.
Ibelieve if the sheriG had the authority
to summon posse of loyal colored neR
aud to keep them under bis control 20
suppress any disturbance or riot, 1t viii
prevent bioodehed.
The object OF the rebel Dem cratic clubs
Is to break 40 the Republican clubs ana
The Republican party. II hey have to do g
By riot and sloudshed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE.
FortietA Days Session.

EOFttetA Duy's SeBA1Ou,
THURSDAY, August l3, 1868.
The House met pursuant to adjournment.
Speaker Lowell in the chair.
The roll being called, forty.fye members
answered to their names.
Speaker Lowell, Abbot, Alexander, An.
tome, Bennett, Buckingham, Belot, Brew.
ster, Barbee, Burrell, bergeron, Collins,
Carr, Quincy, Devices, Duiresne, Dupre, Du-
parte, Faulkner, Fouts, Garstkamp, Gair,
Gray, Guidry, Hill, Hanlon, Honore, Hot-
land, Heidenhain, Kent, Mollere. Mahier,
McVean, Mansion, Morey, Matthews, Page,
Rey, Slaton, Tureaud, Walsh, Wren, Waters,
n. Young, York-45.
There being no quorum, the Sergeant-at,
Arms was sent after absent members.
A quorum being present, prayer was made
by Rev. SIr. setchell.
On motion of Mr.. Gair, of East Feliciana,
the reading of the journal wds dispensed
with.
On motion of Mr.. Kent, of st. Helena,
leave Of absence for four days was granted
to Mr.. MeCullen, of East Baton Rouge,
with request that member be appointed
pro tenn. to act in his place on the Com
mittee on Election and Qualifications during
his absence.
The Chair appointed Mr.. Kent
On motion of Mr.. Dufresne. of IberyilIe,
leave of absence for four days was granted
to Mr.. Deslonde, of Iberville.
REPORTS OF STANDING Committees
This Committee on Claims submitted the
following report, which was received and
accepted;
| To the Honorable Speaker and Members OF the
House of Representatives;
Your Committee on Claims beg leave to
| report unfavorably to the petition of B.
| Campbell for notariRl fees, in which he
claims to have been called upon in his Off
eial capacity to take divers and sundry
depositions Of witnesses in relation to the
recent elections, and claims that such ser
vices were worth one hundred dollars,
which he failed or neglected to collect from
the individuals TO whom he rendered such
| services.
Therefore your committee fsil TO see any
just cause why the State should be made
responsible tor said claim.
J. II. hCVEAk,
Chairman Of Committee on GlsiRs;
p. JONES Y0RkE,
8. E.CUNEY.
W. Pope NOBLE.
Tbs Committee ON Enrollment submitted
the following report. which was received
and accepted
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GEORGIA.

Bradley Declared Iaeltgi gibIe-AeT Elee.
TrAA1s.
ATLANTA, August l3.-In the Senate Brad
ley, the negro senator from the first district,
was declared ineligible by thirty to i've.
Bradley intends to run for Congress from
the same district.
Both houses passed resolutions ordering
an election In Jolfair and Irwin, two coun.
ties not represented in the State govern
bin has passed the house to allow per.
sons on trial for felony to make statement,
without being sworn, of the facts in their
case; the jury to give such weight to the
same IS they may deem proper,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
FOREIGN.

Newly Arrived Cotton Cargo Destroyed
as A4aseen-NegotfAtlen Beta aeen
NSrth GeVmRa Confederation nSd
United sGAGss-AFHea Insurgents In
sRsia-'rnrka Ass6iy Beasen es
Gfe&nns
LlssoE, August l3 "A Hre origIaatirg IN
6 newly arrived cotton cargo destroyed
great quantity of cotton, brandy, and other
yaluablea, loas 100000, bat httle tpsur'
A1sp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
MARKETS.

NEw YORK, August l3.-Cotton more &C.
tive; sales 1000 bales; middlings 2SAc.
Flour less active and prices unchanged.
Winter wheat steady; spring I92c. lower;
new amber Tennessee 50 5582 65; white
Western 81 1901 II. Oats ic lower. Mesa
pork drooping, S2S 70@2s s73; for old
SIS 50@2s 623. Lard firm; kettle rendered
l9@l82c. Whisky quiet. 67Ac. Groceries
qliet. Turpentine 45046c. Rosin 81 30
a.. Freights dull.
New YORK, August achievements
closed weak; 5,2o's Of 1862, with coupons,
I145. Tennessee 6's 64; new 632. North
Carolina's 73; new 723. Virginia 6's 56.
There is to-day an increased demand for
money, and call loans advanced to 405.
Discount rates are also hardening. Gold
strong at lt7S@l472. Sterling dull at 81.
Bonds 20's of 1862 lI4j; of 1864 l10t; of
1865 ll2y. New issue l09; of 1867 1o9.
l0-i0's 1924.
CINcTNNArI August l3.-Flour quiet;
family Slo0l0 p. Wheat, corn and, oats
unchanged and steady. Whisky in bond is
held at 70c. Pork held at S28 rs. Lard
ls4cs Bulk meats held: shoulders l2Ac. ;
sides l45c. Bacon shoulders held at 1910. /:
clear sides I7te. Hams 2l022c. Sugar
I24@153c. Coffee 2l026ac. Potatoes ST 10
q Is, Apples 50 SECT. =.
Foreign Markets.
LrvERrooL, August l3, Eyening.-Cot
closed tirmer, with an advance; uplands
l0d Orleans l04d; lard firm and unchanged.
LONDON, August l3.-Decrease of specie in
the Bank of England G500,O0O.
LONDON, August l3, Evening. Consols
932 2093g. Bonds III.
FRANKFORT, August I3.-Bonds dull at
75I.
PARIS, August 13.-Bourse opened frmer;
rentes 20 and 2.
HAvANEA, August lS.-Sugar is strong; No.
12 s re Is. Sterling III; Tor Federal cur
rency s2@32l. Gold-long discount; short
2 premium
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
WEST INDIES.

9OuiOuques' Wafe SsDouaed RaInawa,.
CHu"e-TOnnAge Wa0'ed ut Klagsaons
HAVANA. August l3.--Soulouques' wife has
espoused the cause Of Salnave. She is said
to have considerable influence. Salnaye ar.
pears to be gaining ground.
tonnage is wanted at Kingston. Spices
are rotting in the warehouses owing 10 low
priccs.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bereavement ResoIutIaas Adopted =
DraPIug Legislative Halls in Msurn-
ing for Thirty Bays
COLUMBIA, S. G., August Resolutions
of bereavement at the death of Stevens
were presented TO the Legislature, and the
Speaker and Presidents aes&s were ordered
to be draped in mourning for thirty days
It was announced in secret session that the
loan could not be effected till the tax bill Is
passed. The homestead bill passed. The
Governor vetoed the bilireducing the bonds
of State officers, and the Senate sustained
the veto.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14

WASHINGTON, August l3.-Receipts from
customs from the first to the eighth inclu-
sive was So $4,000.
General Candy has arrived and assumed
command of the Department of Wash
ington.
Butler retains Caleb Cushing to defend
him against Woolley and hemberly
Brothers.
Internal revenue receipts to-day S494 900.
1t is stated that Baron Won Lederex will
represent Austria here.
Mrs. Richards, of Alexandria, Va, died
to-day from the effects of an overdose of
chloroform which she was taking to relieve
neuralgia.
The departments have ad7ices of import
ant changes in the custom regulations Of
Cuba and Porto Rico, commencing Sep
tember /. Mauifests must express generic
classes OF goods or contents of packages,
and their gross weight, or q fine will be i'm.
posed, Masters and supercargoes must
comply strictly with these rules, ,as the slight.
est variation involves hue; and they
must have the signature and seal Of the
Spanish consul affixed to manifests. Bills
of health require the same certificate. Nc
corrections will bo allowed after delivering
manifest to the customhouse. The boat
and the goods found on board not mani
tested will be subject to fine equal to the
value of the goods.
WASHINGTON, August l3.--The remains oi
Mr.. Stevens are guarded by the Butler
Iouaves, negroes, uniformed and armed
The great majority OF visitors are negroes
The exhibition attracts very little attention
The body lies Ii Size centre Of the rotunda
No unusual decorations Of drapory IN the
Capitol.
Mr.. Stevens leaves $500, ,0O0
Colonels Mann and Smallwood leave fol
New Orleans tomorrow morning,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-08-14
WHOLE NUMBER 419.
BY TELEGRAPH.

BY TELEGRAPH.
dispatches to the Associated Press,l
FROM WASHINGTON
Important Military Change.
MORE CARPET.BAGGERs COMING.
THE REMAINS OF THADDEUS STEVENS,
Proceedings of Southern Legislatures.
LATEST NEWS FROM EUROPE.
THE INsURREOTI0N IN SPAIN.
Progress of the Cretan War.
TURKS Badly Beaten by the CFetans
IMPORTANT FROM THE WEST INDIES.
INTERESTING MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,
MARKETS, RIVER NEWS, ETC,
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EocvIvvE9 ov roVsrs Lee. ]
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Progress of the Cretan War.
TURKS Badly Beaten by the Cretans,
IMPORTANT FROM TIE WEST INDIE
INTERESTING MISCELLANEOUS NEWS,
WASHINGTON.

Candy Takes Command of De-
PArtment of POrtant
CustOmhouae Regulations In Cuha.-
Remains of Thnddeus SteVens lie 10
state In the ROtun undR--Stevens Leaves
Half q Ailllon--SmRn wood and Mann,
Democratic Carpet. Baggers, COmtSs.
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THE INsURREOTIoN IN SPAIN.
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New VOrk Democratic State CowvemkInu-.
No Importation of CATTLE Snto Gsnn & a.
ago Sc, CallfornSR, DeA. roy@a ksr
Elrc-.AHs"BitEbS ~ Richmond EdEtOF-s
Bail q efmsed to COi0nel GoIes
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Thirty.NlBsh Days SesslOn.
THURSDAY. August Is, 1858.
e Senate was called to order by the
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dispatches to the Associated Press.l
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-11-05
0~Sa Nature II the Table

To meet 1T the breakfast table father,
mother children, all we'll, ought to be hap
piness TO any heart; it should be source
of humble gratitude, and should wake up
the warnest feelings of our nature. Shame
upon the contemplate and low-bred cur.
whAsher parent or child, that can ever
come to the besskfAst table, where all the
family. have met in health, only to irown
and whine, and growl, and fret il is prima
.tdcte evidence Of q mean and groveling and
selfish and degraded nature. whencesoever
the churl may have eprung. Nor Is it less re
prehensible to make such exhibitions al
the tea table !; for before the morning comes
some Of The little circle may be stricken with
some deadly disease, to gather around that
table not again forever. Children in good
health, If left to themselves at the table, be-
come, after lew moushfuls, garrulous and
noisy; but if within at all reasonable or bear
able bounds. it 10 better to let them alone J:
they eat less, because they do not eat so rap~
idly asif compelled to keep silent, while the
very exhilaration of spirits quckens the cir
culation Of the vital fluids, and energies di
geston and assimilation. The extremes Of
society curlously meet in this regard. The
tables of the rich and the mobiles OF ENGLAND
are models of mirth, wit and bonhommlc ii
tekes hours to get through repast, and they
live long. Hanybody will look in upon the
negroes Of we'll to-do family in Kentucky.
while at their meals, they cannot but be- i'm
pressed with the perfect abandon of jsbber.
cachination and mirth it seems - if they
could talk all day, and they live long. 1t fol-
lows, then, that al the family table ali should
meet, and do it habitualiy, to IN axe com
mon interchange of high bred ccurte.ies, OF
warm affections, Of cheering mir,bfulnes.,
and that generosity of nature which lifts US
above the brutes which perish, promotiye az
these things are Of good digestion, high health
aud long liie.-HaUs Journal.