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Alter Grant--What?

Hon. H. Wilson, in the New York
Independent of this week, makes the
following reply to this query:
This significant question was ask
ed by Wendell Phillips on the eve of
the election. Mr.. Phillips seems to
distrust Gen. Grant and the men who
gave him their support. | have un-
doubling confidence in Gen. Grant,
and the men who made him president
of the United States. If he or they
shall fail to ''seek the things that make
for peace" if they fail to secure
equality of rights and privileges to all
citizens of the United States; if they
shall fail to establish justice and mer-
cy to all men in their right to think
their own thoughts, utter their own
sentiments, and do as they please,
provided they do not interfere with
the rights of other men, Mr.. Phillips
distrust will rest on a better founda-
tion than my confidence.
OF Gen. Grant | have seen much.
| have read what he has written, and
studied with some care his acts.
have heard him converse with public
men for hours on matters pertaining
to public affairs, civil and military
His deeds are historic; as they make
him one of the great historic charac-
ters of the age. What he has written
is before the country; and his enc
mics have found nothing in it even
for historic criticism. In all the hours
OF his conversation to which [ have
listened, | do not remember him to
have uttered a triaing word or an H.
liberal or unjust sentiment. [ have
great faith, confidence and hope in the
republican party-so much faith, con-
| fidence and hope that have never
written a line or uttered word to
disparage, distract or divide it. | be-
licve it was brought into being to
meet the needs of the country-to do
a great work for the nation, for man,
and for God. But great as | believe
this party to be, | have never, since |
b ave known him, questioned Gen.
Grants fitness to be its chosen leader.
have undoubting faith that Gen.
Grant will prove himself as worthy
to lead the republican party for the
next four years as he was to command
the armies of the United States. be.
lieve, too, that the republican party
will prove itself as worthy of such a
leader as did those armies. Gen.
Grant stands pledged to the country
to have no policy of his own other
than that of the clearly expressed SEN
timents and opinions of the people
themselves. Nor have they ever ex
pressed those sentiments and opinions
for the guidance of presidents and
congresses, more clearly and unequiv.
ocally than in the recent presidential
election. Neither Gen. Grant nor
congress. friend or foe, can mistake
the determined purpose of the Amer
lean people. 1t has been my privi
llege to take an humble part in eight
presidential elections.
| Never in anyof these elections have
there been such clear perceptions of
the country necessities and such per-
feet accord of opinion and feeling
with such precision and boldness of
utterance concerning them. The re
publican presses and speakers, al
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24
Tho Windmill

Ex-Governor Fairfield of Michigan,
relates the following beautiful Incl
dent Of Prussian history:
[ remember-if you will pardon me
for this word of illustration | know
a windmill is an ordinary thing, that
there is nothing beautiful about it !;
but | remember seeing one that seem
ed beautiful. 1t had its history. Its
history you will allow me to revert to.
When Frederick the Great was EN-
.peror of Prussia, he went out a little
way from Berlin and built him a pal
ace at San Souci. He aud the empress
were seated one Sabbath afternoon in
their beautiful grounds, and the en-
press said:
Il don't like that old windmill over
there, | wish you would buy the
grounds and tear it away, as it mars
the beauty of our grounds, being right
alongside, and so near them here"
"Ill do it tomorrow" said he.
So on the morrow he went to the
miller and told him he wished to buy
his little homestead.
"I don't wish to sell" said the mil
Ter.
But" said the emperor. must
have it; | wish to extend and beautify
my grounds, and your windmill is an
eyesore to the empress"
But" said he, my grandfather is
buried yonder, and my father is buried
there, and this has been the home of
my ancestors for generations; | want
to live and die here, and | cannot sell
it."
The emperor getting out of pa
tience, sal he would order his men
to tear the mill down, and take pos
session of the grounds.
Said the miller, May it please
your majesty, there are laws in Prus-
sia, and | can sue you"
"I don't care" said the emperor,
and went on and tore down the mill.
The miller sued him, and the courts
decided against his majesty, and de-
clared that he should rebuild the mill,
and pay to the last farthing, all the
miller had lost.
The emperor bowed his head and
went and rebuilt the mill, and paid all
damages. After a while Frederick
the Great was in his grave, and the
old miller was gone; and by and by
another miller was there, and anoth-
er emperor was on the throne. The
miller wrote to his reigning majesty,
that his grandfather had refused to
sell his windmill and homestead to
him but, said he, {" | am poor and need
the money, and / will sell, and hope
the price may be such as to please
your majesty. | must have five thou
sand dollars y
The emperor with his own hand
wrote reply. He wrote simply this :
+" You say you are poor. | am sorry
for it. You are willing to sell your
windmill for five thousand dollars
The windmill cannot be sold. It be-
longs to Prussian history. Inclosed
find my check for FIVE thousand dol
lars. Yours respectfully" And the
name and the great seal of the empe-
ror was affixed. ao4G
| stood near the mill on beautiful
afternoon, such as this has been, and
wandered among the trees or listened
to the singing of birds, and caught
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24

On opening bag of buckwheat at
an Iowa city Iowa. mill the other
day, the miller discovered supple
mentary bag containing s37O in gold
and silver. A few nights afterward
the miller was awakened by the own.
er, who said that he had had this
buckwheat on hand some four years
and about that time made it the place
of deposit of this money, but forgot
all about it when he took his grist to
mill
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24

the fragrance from ten thousand beau
tiful flowers that filled the air with
their perfumes: | thought the most
beautiful thing of all I saw was that
windmill, with its ungainly arms, as l
watched it swing around those arms,
the tears came unbidden to my eyes,
for it seemed to swing those giant
arms around for the defence of the
humblest-for the poor as we'll as the
mightiest. And that is the glory of
government everywhere.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24

AT one of the ragged schools in Ire
land, a clergyman asked the question,
"What is holiness ?" A poor Irish
convert, in dirty, tattered rags, jump
ed up, and said, "plase your reverence,
its to be clane inside"
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24

Eternity Stupendous thought the
ever present, unborn, undecaying and
undying-the endless chain compos-
ing the life of God-the golden thread
entwining the destinies of the uni
verse.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24

"Don't care much about the bugs,
said Mr.. Swink, "but the truth is, |
have not got the blood to spare
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M A R B L E W 0 R K S i.


have bought the Marble Works in Barton, and
removed them to the basement of KimbalI &
as at any other shop in the County. They war
rant their work to please all who may have it,
Those wishing anything in their line will do well
by calling upon them before purchasing else
where. Remember the place.
UNDER KIMBALL & PIERCE'S STORE.
Barton, May 30, IS6S-22
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24
SURGICAL AND MECHANICAL
DENTISTRY.

EN NJ PERRY, the old and experienced Den
4 tist ofOrleans County is still at Barton,
ing to his profession in a prompt and efficient
manner Also to extract teeth without pain, by
the use of Nitrous Oxide Having one of the
best Apparatus in use. Charges reasonable as
those Of any respectable Dentist Please call.
Advice gratis
Barton Oct. %, 1867.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24
VIM. JOSLYN N SONS,
ApOthecaries and Wholesale Druggists.
BARTON, VERMONT.
II. II. LITTLE,
j. Il. DMINELL.

FURNITURE DEALER AN D REPAIRER.
GLOVER, VERMONT.
Best of Furniture always kept. Sofas, Loun-
Ses, Curtain Fixtures, Bureaus, Bedsteads, Mir
rors, Picture Frames, Stuffed, Cane and Wood
seat Chairs, Tables, Cribs, Cabs, Casinos Spring
Mattresses. Furniture repaired. A good as
sortment of wool, oil and hemp carpets, room
paper, oak chamber setts. &c. Furniture repair
ed and made as good as new. Cotins and Cas-
kets always on hand.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-11-24
WHOLE NUMBER 661.

Hayti is trying the experiment OF
getting along with only four Presi-
dents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
No Capital 10 be Made by Ii.

In answer to the Radical charge that
the Democrats are in favor Of paying for
manumitted slaves by the general gov
eminent, Mr.. Hendricks, Of Indiana,
has overwhelmingly replied in Congress,
that the proposition sprang from the ma
jority side, and has always been opposed
by Democrats. In 1862 Mr.. Lincoln
sent in a special message to Congress
proposing to buy up the slaves Of all
loyal men, and containing the following
resolution:
Resolred by the Senate and House
of Representatives. of the United States
IN Congress assembled, That the United
States ought to cooperate with any State
which may adopt gradual abolishment
of slavery, giving TO such State pecunia-
~ aid, to be used by such State in its
discretion, to compensate for the incon-
veniences, public and private, produced
By such change sf system.
This resolution was accordingly in
trodueed before Congress. And when it
cane mp Mr.. VOORHEES,, the distinguished
Democrat from Indiana, promptly re-
sisted it he denied for himself and
bis party al consent to such payment,
or recognition Of such q right. He
said:
II there is any border slave State man
here who is in doubt whether he wants
his State TO sell its slaves 10 this Gov
eminent or not, ] represent a people
that is in no doubt as 70 whether they
want 10 become the purchasers It,Akes
two TO make q bargain; and / repudiate,
once and forever, for The people ] repre-
sent on this floor, any part or parcel in
such q contract
There is one case in the history Of the
Government where money has been ap-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
NEW ORLEANS.

New YORK, March "a special from
New Orleans to the Tribune, dated the
9Th, says the opposition city papers are
still apologizing for the condact Of JEFF.
Davis and Hancock on the occasion of
the fireman parade-none condemning,
and Gen. Hancocks policy seems still
more ominous. City notes have depre-
ciated to 25c. discount, and panic ex-
exists in the city. The Mayor of the
city, anticipating trouble, issued q
proclamation to-day, indirectly charging
Gen. Hancock and other leading rebels
here with the responsibility of any
event that may occur. The Radicals
are anxiously hoping that Grant will
send another commander to minister
affairs in this district.
The Convention adjourns tomorrow.
The Constitution was signed yesterday,
seven Conservative members declining
to afix their signatures. The pay of
members ceased yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
known bx Their Fruits.

We once had an old fashioned way Of
holding parties responsible for good gov
erument, when they had things their own
way, in complete control of the country,
lust as we have held the regulations Of
military men, not to their plans capa-
city and skill, bat 70 results. Look now
upon this distracted and unhappy coun-
trv. North and South, and judge Con-
gr.ss. which by iis twO-thiris vote has so
long had sovereign sway. Look to the
ten States, more ruined By peace than
war. Look to Tennessee member Of
the Union, Jet too crushed and abieet in
sviri, TO dare 70 meet in Convention in
tbeerercise Of the undenisble right Of a
free peoplei
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
In,ernn,lonal Cepyright Ae..

We have before us the bill reported in
the Honse Of Representatives on the sub
ject Of Intersational Copyright to which
We think the attention Of the printing
fraternity should be directed. Though
fair enough on its face, the restrictions
u contains are so few and the bill 80 III
guarded that the chances are in favor OF
its operation to the serious detriment Of
publishers in this country. Books can
be stereotyped in England at half the
cost il can be done here; and, under this
law, the plates can be sent over and pub
LEGATION made here, by agents appointed
for that purpose, at rates which will drive
our own publishers from the market.
And every printing Office in this country
win speedily feel the effect. The law
ought to be entitled bill for the benefit
of British publishers. Is Congress so
busy with partisan projects that il cannot
look critically into the effect Of such ac-
ton on the material interests Of the
country2 Literature is cheap enough
here already; or, If not, we do not see
why there is not as good reason for pro-
tecting that interest as any other now
protected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

MAJOR S. II. HILLYRR, formerly ofihe
Confederate army, committed suicide
about week since, near Beckley's
Landing. Marengo county, Ala He
rode from his residence to store near
by, purchased vial Of morphine, and
took about half Of il before leaving. He
then mounted his horse, but had not
proceeded far before he fell of. He
died in few hours
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

As an evidence that it is possible to
acceptably Gil an Office in America for a
long time, it is announced that Samuel
Livermors has been postmaster at Flu
wanna, New York, for fOrty-one years.
His bondsmen, who pledged themselves
for bis integrity in 1877, are alive, and
remain his securities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

LEGAL proceedings are to be taken in
Montreal to unseat the Mayor, on the
ground that the election at which he
was chosen was commenced on Ash
Wednesday, statute holiday, upon
which no civil business can be legally
transacted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

wEsBELL PHLLIPs says in the Anti
Slavery Standard that the action OF
the Senate especially for the last three
years, shows that chamber is filed by
greedy men, using place for profit and
by party plotters, looking at every meas
ure from the standpoint of Presidential
candidates interest. We shall not be
surprised. therefore, IL Johnson is able
to bride or bully the Senate into an ac'
quittal."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
ALAB ANA.

New YORK, March "a Montgomery
dispatch of the 9Th to the World says
that the returns of the election have been
made, and there is 1000 registered
voters. A little over 10000 were cast,
and not all of them for the Constitution.
The white vote is insigni6cant-not
over in 20.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

propriated from the Treasury to buy mp
negroes, and that was to pay $500 head
Tor those Of the District Of Columbia I'M
der bill passed for that purpose by the
Radical party and approved by Mr.. Lin
coin. Very little will be made against
the Democrats in tho Northern States by
that sort Of Radical thunder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

In response to an application to
General Meade for the appointment Of
an Alderman in one of the wards in
Montgomery, he replies to the Mayor
that, unless there is urgent necessity for
it, he does not desire to make an APP
pointment, as the people will soon be
called upon to elect one Of their own
choice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
SAN FRANCISCO.

SAN Francisco, March "a land
slide, near Cisco, on the Central Pacific
Railroad, took place to-day, killing
six Cinnamon, buried seven locomotives,
and destroyed considerable other prop
erty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

Mr. f. A. KIRKPATRIcK, leather mer-
chant in Philadelphia, was thrown from
sleigh on Tuesday night, and was in
stautly killed. A lady riding with him
was thrown into a snow-bank, and was
not injured seriously.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

A CHILD, four years old, daughter Of
Patrick Breen, was left alone in the
house in Detroit, on Monday, while her
mother went to grocery. On return
ing, Mrs. BreeE found her child burned
N death
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
BY TELEGRAPH.
Latest to Noon To-Day
NEW YORK.
Gold ana Cotton Reports.

Special to the PUBLIC LEDoER.l
New YORK, March 9, IL H. Gold
opened at l40s; at IL am. was not
quoted, and is now l4Oa.
Exchange is steady.
Cotton is in fair demand and prices
firm; quotations nominally unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

JosEPH EIsELE, alias John Shafer,
was hanged in Parkersburg, West Vir-
GINA, on Friday. He confessed three
murders, aud an attempt at fourth, the
latter leading to his arrest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

The Mobile Tribune learns that the
Supreme Court Of the United States has
decided that the space along the river,
in front of Mobile, belongs to the Uni.
ted States, and that commissioners have
been appointed to receive and take
charge of the property for the owners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

The statement of the public debt, to
the LIST of March, gives 81, 5l9, 1923, 622 SO
as the net amount, less cash, in the
Treasury-being decrease since the LIST
of February of 81, 495,75l.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

. A MISSISSIPPI editor says the people
of Jackson have to burn tar in that por-
ton of the city, near the Convention, to
keep the air pure and prevent sickness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

-
- totoc street. on Wednesday last.
ALARGE. DUN COW,
crop of both ears and slit in the right. A
liberal reward will be paid for her .eturn to
MARCUS JONES,
No. 20 Pontotoc street.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
FOREIGN.

LIVERPOOL, March 2.--Cotton market
buoyant Estimated sales rs, 900 bales;
Uplands, 102c; Orleans, 10lc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

HeS. RICHARD II. BAYARD, formerly
United States Senator from Delaware,
and Minister to Belgium, died in Phila-
delphis, on Thursday, aged seventy-fve
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
PITTSBURG.

PITTsBURG,. March 9.-River rising,
with l53 feet in the channel. Weather
clear. Thermometer, 80.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

Prices of Admission Dress Circle and
Parquette. 81; Orchestra Chairs, 81 so; Family
Circle, SOC; Gallery, 25c.
ss- Doors open at quarter past seven; cur
tain rises at quarter to eight.
BE- Seats can be secured six DAYS in advance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
CHALLENGE
People Of fhe Us. and EurOpeI

GEORGE II. BPck -RR PROPOSES on
~ the frst day Of Jui "'ss,ad In y, c ,,oS .,
Daiumore, in the State g. k.nschsn;csl nr;r
and publ ely demonstrate n .i 5,,s5
tine Is hIst
Which principle has been 50 pne ana ent're 81,
ignored and disclaimed By Phi .iis-.. =. -
the a. Mount Of Fifty Thousan Oonans y
one5eo no individU Al one 70 exec
GEORGE III. Bee HER .
U. .. Patetntee and Inventor Of @. ~. 1eek-
frs Lever Combination. Ne. SO Sc -
Memnhis T.nn %.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
Notice 10 Tax-Payers.

THETAX BOOK FOR THE F0RTY-PIRsT
u Corporate Year has been made up a. II
Affects the original eight wards Of the CITY.
Ihroeeh the next ten days this book will BE
sPen TOT inspection and correction At Esquiro
hichards Once, in the Exchange Building.
Properly holders In the Ninth aud Tenth
v Ards are earnestly requested 20 furnish the
ASSESSOR with maps, plans and subdivisions Of
lots ~ the two new wards. 90 that there may be
ne meAkes. IN measurement or ownership.
made IN The assessment nov in progress.
JOHN PARK.
JACOB WELLER. ASSESSOR.
RebruAry 5, ls6s. lt2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
AM USE M ENTs.
NEW MEMPHIS THEATER.
sIOudny Eyeniu~. March

Monday Evening, March o, Is6s,
FIRST NIGHT Of the, engagement of Mr..
JOSEPH JEFFERSON, who will appear in
bis great character of RIP VAN WlNKLE,
or the Sleep of Twenty Years-Rip Van
Wrinkle, Mr.. Joseph Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NOTICE TO OWNERS. CONSIGNEEs,
IN and shippers ON the steamboat Amazon
That lot of Merchandise is now stored at the
Auction House Of "A. S. Rogerson, 1862 Main
street. Parties interested will come forward
and pay salvage and other charges. or the same
will be sold at public auction, by a. S. Roger
son, auctioneer. on Saturday, March 81, at 10
o'clock. IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09
RENTAL NOTICE,

nR G. L. BLAIR, DENTIST, can. 73E
IL found al fhrr old gfnnd No III COR NIX
OF Skc0' sd AID ADAMS STREETS. froat
roon 10 . tAirE. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-09

CTRAYED OR STOLEN-FRoM 20 pom
y totoc street. on Wednesday last,
LARGE, DUN COW.