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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12
Keep it Before the People
The Public Debt Increased over One
Hundred and Fifty Millions
Since the Close Of
the War.
THE PUBLIC DEBT CAT THE TIME THE
wARwAs DRAWING TO A CLOSE"
Extract from Secretary McCulloch's last An.
nual Report

THE PUBLIC DEBT CAT THE TIME THE
WAR WAS DRAWING TO A CLOSE"
Extract from Secretary McCullochs last An
nual Report
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, Nov. 80, 1867.
In conformity with law, the Secretary OF the
Treasury has the honor to submit to Congress
this his regular annual report.
In order that the actien of the Secretary, In
the financial administration Of the Department
may be. properly understood, brief reference
to the condition of the Treasury Al The
TIME THE WAR WAS DRAWING ~ a
CLOSE, and at some subsequent periods, seems
to be necessary. On the 3lst day OF March
1865, the total debt Of the United States was
o., ,366, ,955, ,O77.3l.
ISignedl HUGH McCULLOCH,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
THE PUBLIC DEBT NOW.
Extract from Secretary McCulloch's last
Monthly Report
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
-t WASHINGTON. Aug. I, 1865.
The following is the statement Of the public
debt OF the United States on the 1rst day ei
August, 1868:
Amount Of debt lesscash IN the . !.--.
Treasury ~, j23, ,53i 4s0 G.
The foregoing Is a correct statement of the
public debt ss appears from the books and
Trsasursr's returns In the Department. on the
lst of August, 1868. Ei14.t-
: (Signed) hugh McCULLOCH,
. : - Secretary Of the Treasury.
INCREASE OF THE DEBT AS SHOWN By
SECRETARY M'CULLoCH.
1865 81, 523, 53l ,4SO %
1853 . 2,366,9JJ,O75 81
Increase -.-Sl56,579,4O3 33
Such is tho effect of three years OF
Radical rule in time of peace
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

Langstsn, ESQ, of Oberlin, for the Con-
stitutiOnal Amendment. He was rec
ognized as one of the most effective ad-
vocates of the rights of the colored man
that canvassed that State. One point
he made, l recollect, which never fail,
ed to tell. Under the laws Of Ohio, a
Virginia bushwhacker, whose hands
were red with loyal blood, might, after
one years residence, become a voter;
but the loyaiinegro, true to tie Union
aud native of the State, was denied
both politicacand social equality"
We have copy of the Tribune COZ,
tanning this article, if any person de-
sires to see it.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

GRANTS instrument to secure "peace,"
according to GARFIELD, is "a little piece
of triangular steel, called bayonet."
SEYMoUR's weapon to secure national
peace and prosperity, is "a little piece
of white paper called ballot"
Freemen which do You prefer-bayo-
nets OF ballots
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

"WHo are the Democrats 7" is the
caption of selected article in the Lead
r. Well-if we have any recollection,
they are the men who carried New York
and Pennsylvania last fall, reduced the
Radical majority in Ohio from 10000 to
23oO, defeated Ben. Wade and elected
Thurman! They are the men who car
ried Oregon, Connecticut and Kentucky
this spring, and largely reduced the Rad.
cal vote in Vermont and New Hamp-
shire. The Democrats are the men who
intend to elect the next President.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12
Radical Wager Accepted.

We commend the following to the at
tenton of the boasting Radicals in this
vicinity:
BATH, H., August %, 1865.
notice in the Tribune of August q,
that q New Jersey Republican will be!
$4,000 as follows: First, that John j.
Blair will be elected Governor of New
Jersey; second, that Grant will get
twice the States that Seymour will;
third, that Grant will carry the election;
the betting is to be $4,000 on each prop
osition. l simply say for him to give
his address and stake the money where
he may choose, and i will cover his
pile.
have always been Republican, and
served through the war, but am now
for Seymour and Blair to the hilt of my
sword. Yours, respectfully,
MAI. MOSES MORRIS.
N. Bother Democratic papers are
requested to copy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

BEFORE the war we had what, in alb
olition cant, was called the slareocrdcy.
1t exists no longer. The bondOcracy has
taken its place. The shareholders were
rseducers of agricultural staples. The
bondholders are consumers, and con.
sumers only. Quite change fer the
better
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

THE public debt increased thirteen
millions in June and July, aud twelve
millions in August. The editor of the
InteUigeacer knows this; yet he talks OF
the decrease of the public debt. We
suppose he has correct estimate Of the
intelligence of his readers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12
Marion Caunl, Conyen,ien.

The Democrats and Conservatives Of
Marion county will hold their Conven-
ton for the nomination of two candi-
dates for the House of Delegates, Re-
csrder, Prosecuting Attorney, &C., at
Fairmont, on Wednesday, September
13d
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

In Tennessee the people pay six per
cent. tax on all their property, and the
negroes and carpet-baggers disfranchise
fifty thousand white men. This is what
the Radicals call reconstruction.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12
COUNTY TICKET.
Executiye Committee Meeting

The members Of tho new County Democratic
Executive Committee arc requested to meet AT
the Central Club Room, Saturday, the 18th
inst. at 9 o'clock.
sepe.ta BY ORDER OF MEMBERS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

THE national debt is growing larger
every day. 1t will continue to grow,
as long as Radicalism controls the coun-
try. White men, pay y5nr taxes!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

THE following table, comparing the
votes in 1864 and 1868 OF the States that
have held elections this year, is re-
spectfully commended to the study OF
Radical politicians:
raet IaS2
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

TuE Radical war cry--"Up with the
nero and the axes. Down with the
white man and the trade of the ma
ton"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

THE Radical method of paying The
national dobt-'Increase 1T abodt ten
millions month ~
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12

THE Radical legacy-An ensrmous
debt, increased taxation, and a ruined
business.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12
State, County and Township
Elections,
THURSDAY, October 22d.

EGS ~ n
STATE TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOHNSON N. CAMDEN, Of Wood
HOR AUDITOR,
DANIEL MAYER, of Kanswha
SECRETARY OF STATE,
S.Y. IANTIS, of Jefferson.
FOR TREASURER,
GEORGE j. WALKER, OF Jackson.
ATTORNEY GENLRAL,
w.P. WILEY, of Morgantown.
JUDGE OF COURT or ArrEAIS,
MATTHEW EDMISTON, Of Lewis.
Cougressional Tickets
I.t Dlstr:ct-HENRY ). WALKER, OF Ohio 20
sd Di,,rict-wM. G. BROWN, of Preston.
RI Di.triet-C. =. 7. MOORE, of Mason Co.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1868-09-12
VOTE FOR PRESIDENT.

From this table are deduced the av-
erage vote of each party for Governor
for tho last four years, together with
the average vote Of the State and the
overaue Radical majority. to wit:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
The Brilliant Reports.

Democratic Mass Meetings at the West
are no longer counted they are measured
By the acre. At Sullivan, Ind, October LIST,
there was mass meeting that covered if
teen square ceres, and the enthusiasm
manifested for the State and national
tickets exceeded anything ever seen before.
At Canton, Ohio, October Cd, the Demo
cratic procession was eight miles long. 1t
displayed over one hundred national ban
ners and had eleven bands of music in at
tendance.
At Belfontaine, Ohio. October LIST, ten
thousand true and rusty Democrats assem-
bled, and on the speakers stand were very
many who heretofore have been in the
Radical ranks. but who are now disposed
to try what virtue there may be in Democ-
racy.
1t Wapakoneta, Ohio, October I'd, there
was similar meeting, and which was ad-
dressed principally by new and prominent
converts from Radicalism. And SO it is
everywhere. We have got the start. We
are ahead in the race. We are sure to
win. Bingham and Schenck are already
defeated.
In New York and Pennsylvania the skies
are just as bright. The city tof Phlladei'
phia is save for five thousand Democratlc
majority. One week from tomorrow we
viii announce glorious victories. z
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
Wishes to Clear Himself,

We have received statement from Mr..
Zachary Z. Long, Of Richmond county,
regarding an article which we published
some time since relative to a shooting
atlray that occurred at the mass meeting
in Rockingham about that time, and in
which it was stated, "Alexander Morrison.
a white Democrat, was shot by one lack
Long, white Radical" and that the latter
ran like dog. Presuming that he is the
white Radical referred to, Mr.. Long de-
slres to state, for what he is pleased to
term our "better information" that he
did not shoot Morrison or any one else on
that occasion, nor did he run like a dog.
He was present when the shooting was
done, but took no part in it and is unable
to say who shot Morrison, but it is his be-
lief, and that of his friends, that negro
did it. He further auds that he can clear
himself of the charge.
We publish this statement in Justice to
this person, but would further state that
our information was derived from good
authority, person, unlike in the case of Mr..
Long, whom we know and can credit 1t
is but natural that Long should wish to
clear himself of this matter, and we have
concluded to publish his statement and
let it be taken for what it is worth.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09

WHEN TIE PLANTATION BITTERs were first made
known to the American people some seven years
ago, it was supposed they were entirely new
thing, and had never before been used. SO far as
their general use in the United States is con-
cerned this may be true. 1t is also true that tho
same Bitters were made and sold in the Island OF
planter, merchant or sea captain doing business
with the West Indies will tell you. 1t is distinctly
within my recollection that on the return of my
father (whO was sea captain, and doing an ex-
tensve trade in the tropics he would invariably
have the Bitters among the ships stores, and our
family sideboard was without them. For
any sickness it matters not how or trifing,
the decanter Of these bittors, by different name
Was ALWAYS resorted to as q soyereGn remedY.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
From Washington,

WASHINGTON, u. o., Oct. 7-P. M.
William F. Richie, formerly editor of the Rich
mond (Va.) Enquirer and husband of Anna Cora
Mowatt is not dead.
Cuban affairs have not been discussed in the
Cabinet, nor has Secretary Seward expressed any
views regarding Cuba since the Inauguration of
the Spanish troubles.
Internal Revenue receipts to-day amounted to
$2330OO.
Governor English of Connecticut, had long
interview with the President to-day.
General Hancock t1iegraphs hopefully OF reach
ing here on Monday next.
The Supreme Council of the Brotherhood of
the Union" visited the President to-day. The
President referred to his having been member
of tho order. None knew bettor than himself the
good the order had effected throughout the coun-
try, or more delighted with the wide spreading
influence and growing strength of the order.
Receipts of Customs from the 21st to the goth,
inclusive. is six million dollars
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
From New York.

New YORK, Oct. 7-P. M.
Gutman has been discharged Rollins. Harlan
and others implicated, declaring there was
nothing in evidence to justify his holding them.
man by the name of Hancock challenged T..
G. Hearn, of Florida, to fight duel, and the
meeting was arranged for to-day whom Hearn
seconds, surgeons, and all but Hancock, who fled
to Philadelphia, were arrested.
Additional particulars of the naval engagement
in the Haytien waters state that the batteries st
Pehib Goave were silenced by the Galatea, since
named the Alexandra. Potion and his troops
then went on shore, stormed and took the place.
Madrid advices state tb at the Provisional Junta
will free the children of the blacks in anticipation
of the alb clifton of slavery by Cortes.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
The Nebraska Election

Many of the papers throughout the
country (ours among the number) have
been led into error, through statements
from what were deemed reliable sources,
regarding the time Of holding the election
in Nebraska. By this means we were led
to believe that this State voted on the 9th,
but the election will not be held there until
the 18th, the same day on which Pennsyl.
vania, Ohio and Indiana hold thoir cleo
tons for State officers. That will be an
exciting day for this country.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
DIR. PurceIl's Speech.

We publish to day the mastery address
delivered at ITALIAN Hall. the 25th of Sep.
tember last, at the request of the Demo.
cratic Club of Wilmington. The speech
will no doubt be read with interest by all.
1t is replete with sound argument-co
mon sense falkland therefore we make no
apology to our readers for the space it oc-
cupies in our columns
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
New York Market.

NEW York, Oct 8-Noon.
Stocks steady. Money easy at GOT % cent.
premium. Sterling Exchange 1884, Gold 139!.
Eve-twenties of $50 III. North Carolina Skies
664 new &c. Virginia Skies coupons, 535 ;
new 81 Tennessee sixes-ex-coupons, 663 new
66 asked.
Flour-Prices unchanged. Wheat-market dull
and less firm. Corn is shade better. Mess Pork
frmer at $28 80. Lard quiet. Spirits Turpentine
quiet at 1908 cents % gallon. Rosin quiet
strained common So 5O@s2 621 y Dbl. Cotton
prices are shade lower-middling 253@25 cents.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
THE WINCHESTER REPEATING
:" M NJ MAHo
TWO SHOTS A SECOND.

TIME ATTENTION OF DEALERS AND SPORTS
J. men Is invited to this improved weapon,
now becoming extremely popular wherever it is
known Cen Wade Hampton says OF it:
81 regard the WINCHESTER as the most eff
fectiye fire arm have ever seen. Its accuracy ls
remarkable, while its range and pentration equal
any gun have used. In my opinion it is the best
breech- loader yet invented"
Two sizes are made: rifle weighing 9! pounds
price s48 So and q carbine weighing u pounds
and carrying thirteen shots in the magazine,
price $40. Cartridges 81 per hundred. CaIibre
of both these arms is 4l-lUO inch, the same as
Colts army pistol. .oo -
Sent by express G. o. d. on receipt of 20 per
cent Of price Liberal terms to dealers. For de-
scrintive circulars, &c, address 'WINCHESTER
REPEATING ARMS COMPANY" New Haven,
lTonnecticut oct 6-7-1aw-W-3m
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.

nicpal Elections, &c.
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Oct. "a

WASHINGTON, d. c., Oct. Moon.
The Republicans claim eighty-three towns, the
Democrats fifty-nine. Divided six, unheard from
thirteen. The vote is small. Both parties claim
gains on the aggregate vote.
Forty-two Bishops and one hundred and fifty
lay delegates are in attendance at the Protestant
Episcopal Trienneal Convention at New York to-
day.
General Mcclellan has a grand reception in
Philadelphia tomorrow. No political emblems
will be allowed in the procession. Eighteen Gen
erals are among the managers.
The steam propeller Perseverance, was burned
fifteen miles from Putneyville. Fourteen, inclu-
ding the Captain, out Of nineteen on board per-
ished.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
RE V [ E W
OF THE
WILMINGTON MARK ETS
FOR THE
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY,
October 8, 1865.

TURPENTINE-Has been in moderate request
throughout the week just ended, land the price
has ruled without change. The quantity brought
to market for some weeks past has been exceed
ingly light, and inadequate to meet the wants of
distilers. The receipts for the week closed to-
day have Eeen confined to small lots, footing up
only 336 bbs., all of which changed hands at 50 60
for soft, % Dbl. of $50 lbs.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE.-Since the close of our
last review the market for this article has ruled
quiet but steady. There was decline in price en-
Monday of one cent, but it has since been par
tially recovered, and the market closes with 3S3
cents offered and factors holding at SO cents
The receipts for the past week have been meagre
and there is very little stock remaining in first
hands, which is generally held above the views of
hnyers. The sales are only hhla.. as follows
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
WILMINGTON MONEY MARKET.
DIED

In Wilmington, N c., on the LIST September,
1868, SETH M. WAKEMAN, formerly of Brook
Ign, N. Y, aged about GO years.
On the 9th instant, at 4 O'clock p. NJ, Helm
RICH, only son of Heinrich and Metha Matthias
aged months and days.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
ST WB E RRY.

This place contains about t3S0O) thirty eight
hundred acres of cleared and unceared land. II
is bounded on the East by the Northeast Cape
Fear, and runs with the river some six or eight
miles, embracing vast amount OF valuable
swamp timber. The whole will DO divided and
sold in three equal parts.
Terms of Sale-One-fourth cash the balance
in one two and three years, payment secured by
mortgage with power of foreclosure.
At the same time and place will be sold tho
CROP, STOCK, &c.
WM. w. LANE, Executor.
sept II 30l-dt25th&w
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
ROCKY POINT PLANTATION
FOR SALE.

I'm THE 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER NEXT,
~ will offer for sale the premises, three
miles from Rocky Point Depot, on the W. w. II.
R., and fifteen miles from Wilmington, the Plan
tation known as
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09

So 1t should be understood that our Quota
tons generally represent the wholerale pr1ce.
In hlllhg small orders, higher rates have to be
Maid - =
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09

ALL KINDS OF BLANKS
EN0R SALE AT THE ,orn.,,, opp,cR
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09

BEEswAx, b SO 90 AZ
BEEF CATTLE,
% 100 lbs. s 10 @10 OJ
BRICKS,
II IL. 10 90 OILS 90
BARRELS, Sp'ts t., each
2nd hand. 2 30 q 2 Is
New II % On 3 so
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-10-09
Rates OF Freight.

Per Steamer Per Sailing
- Vessel.
New-York tribune., 1868-12-31

there has been no lack of successors, for the
number who now own fair alotments of land
is so large as to have no parallel in any re-
spect elsewhere on the face Of the earth.
Unless we are so attached to old and decayed
days as to be blinded to everything else, we must
see that this large class of landed propretOrs,
containing within themselves the imperishabe
accumulations of human prOgress-co containing
all that was worthy to live of those old and
decayed days--are at no remote day to become
power which will give and not receive laws.
For the time at last has come when every ad-
vantage which has been gained will be saved.
Nothing is more certain than that, as civiliza-
ton in any country advances, the highest classes
will be found among the prOprletOrs OF the soil.
Even in England the landowner is the leglsla-
tor. America is n reflection of England; but
all reflections are inverted. There are mighty
problems before us, and their solution must be
commenced by our children after we are gone.
We stand amazed at corruption in high places,
at the peryersion of talent, the waste OF OppcT-
tunty, and the headlong plunges after
pleasure in our cities and towns but
in comparison with the great industrial classes
steadily struggling and slowly winning, these
are as the waves tossing along the shore the
miro, while far away the deep waters roll
clear. For, remote and over n wide extent
there are millions who are honest and true,
and who, so far as circumstances and the light
which the age gives permit, are improving
their condition. nor is their knowledge limited
or to be despised Ir may be well enough to
speak of foreign laborers, or of the degenerate,
whose lands the most enterprising among the
foreigners are likely to possess, as dull and be-
soued but it is a great mistake to assume
that any Lative Americans who are at all
likely to read such advice engage in labor so
protracted and seryile that they read little and
think lessor indeed, who do not flush with
indignation when they find themselves placed
upon a level with peasants and Doors
New-York tribune., 1868-12-31
Smnstmtnis, &t.


H~0ITo U,rr Twenty-eighth-st. and broad"ssSy'~, ~,
7s Everine At G-Hternisn Mnstie@ S Coeert OF the
Dsnee. UfFl.lerty's Dbrame" etc ;;.iis,ro r1
lawkrs 2ouateA Theodore Thomas VIo"'' =, A No,,
RIoADWAY TnEATER.-Ibis EyeninKg A. "v md Mr.. Banner
phy nv joap Broughsm: Tho Emerald krg MI "'' ~
Williams ,, ,e.-...oo,, a. o ond
RpoortyN ATHENEUM.-Thls Afternoon az . anu
EreuiBg at a-Siguor bin -, or,,or,, puiId
Rpy1NTs NEW MINSTREL Hall, Tammany .toli buio- M
ms Touresrth,t adjoining AeSds%y & BIysn Min
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rrss-De Sofia. tbs luiant Tenor y,.el-
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NEw-YoRK CIRCUS. Fourteenth-st This Aiier5
- =, % sod Evening blue Beard Ia Turqnef fahes
njonsr ~ iletc SAIL Melville ROlaud. Sueknsy ETC.
NEw-YoRK THEATER.-This Evening at S-"BaTDe
Blsgs 90 La Belle Helene" Worrel Sisters
NJprOs GARDEN-This Evening at s." After
Dark; cr London b. Nish|' -
OLYMPIC THEATER--This Afternoon at ana Even
ice At Ia" iurpty Duupty." G. L. Fox, Nile Sangah
P,Tr's OPERA HoUSE.-This Evening at s. Les
Bsy,rIs 80 la CbausOa dc FortluiO." Nile. ImA
SAN FRANCIsCO MrNsTREIs, No. 5S5 Broadway
This ByeuiDg -" Bone squash Diabo"
SNEDECoE's AIT GALLERY No. 7CS Broadway'-
This Dsy-TToe Exhibition Of Paintings ani throMoS 49,
THEArRE FRNNCNs.-Ims ENening-OpeIa bou"o
-" Geneyicye De BrsbaHt" and BaIbe B'eue."
TwENTY-sEVENTH-ST NJ. L. CHURCH-ImS EN'"-
Ing at T--Smlay School Exhibition.
UNION LEAGUE THEATER.-This Evening az O.
Readings from Dickens. Mr. Geo. Nancenhol =
WAIACK's TuEATER. - THIS Evening NJ y o. G., -
Captain n watch p 10 conoude with "NoodoooA A
Lester Wausck. ,,
WOODS MUSEUM AND METGOPoLTAN IHEAIEh, ~
B-osdwag and ThirehtThs Anenoca m s- % ~, E,rf,
Tbrous hOpt Dsy-The Epger and Jooie No~OA"''i ~
her agrrie O Living Wild Animals
New-York tribune., 1868-12-31

The Ncw-York booksellers who used the
printed frank of the Hon. W. S. Lincoln for
the free dissemination of their business circu-
lars send us u communication, which VIC very
cheerfully print because 1t sets The frankng
swindle in rather ~ worse light than il stood
in before. 1t seems tliat the respectable trades
men in question were members OF political
club to which Mr.. Lincoln was in tho habit of
furnishing blank envelopes stamped with his
frank for the purpose OF mailing campaign
documents. Mr. Lincoln bad been 80 liberal
of his favoTs chat when the campaign closed a
large number OF the franks remained on hand,
and MeSsrs. Dimmick & Co. thonght il no
wrong TO use them for their private profit
rather than let them be wasted. Wo do not
see that the explanation materially improves
the case OF tho publishers, and il certainly does
little credit to Mr.. Lincoln. Is it possible tlat
honest members OF Congress can support Il
system which involves such Outrageous wrongs
upon the tax-paycBf