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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-09-12
Massachusetts Democratic Convention.


BosroN, Sept. 2.-The Democratic
State Convention met in Fanueil Hall
to-day. Over 1,lOO delegates were pres
ent. Henry w. Prince was chosen chair
man. John Q. Adams was nominated for
Governor, Reuben Noble for Lieutenant
Governor, Charles b. Comb for Secretary
OF State, Henry Arnold for Treasurer. A.
o. Dsveraux for Auditor, and William G.
Eudicott for Attorney General.
Another Sensational Item Exploded.
New YORK, Sept 2.-Thcre is appa-
rently' no truth in the statement that the
dry goods merchants have generally agreed
not to sell goods to merchants in the
South except for cash.
ALBANY, Sept. AT the afternoon ses-
sion Of the Democratic Convention yrster-
day, John I. Hoffman was nominated for
Governor, and A. G. Beach, of Erie, for
Lieutenant Governor, both by acclama-
ton, when the Convention adjourned till
to morrow. ,..
The Opinions Of Southern Generals ON Polit.
cal Questions.
CHICAGO, Sept. 5.-Tbe correspondence
between Rosecrans and Lee is published.
Roseerans addressed letter to Lee. ask
ing information regarding the condition.
wishes and intentions of the people of the
South, especially former army officers.
The following ia Lce's reply almost entire.
signed by Generals Lee, Stephens and
other politicians:
Whatever opinions may have pre-
vailed in the past in regard to African sIsv-
cry or the right Of State TO secede from
the Union, We believe We express almost
the unanimous judgment Of the Southern
people. when We declare that they consider
that these question have been decided by
var, and it is their intention. in good
faith. 10 abide by that decision. Al the
eiose o; the war. the Southern people laid
1own lhsir arms and seagh; to resume
rh~ir foraer rrla,ieE With the rnisxd
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-09-12

INsASE.-Our people were not little
startled on Wednesday last by tho appear
ancs of nude man, who had just swan
across the bay near the new bridge, and
was making quick time up Fourth Street,
in the direction of Swantown. A number
Of citizens started in pursuit, and he was
soon apprchcnd and taken into the rooms of
Messrs. Ashman g. Ypager, when suit OF
clothes were placed upon him. 1t appears
that the mans name is Cavanangh; that
he has been employed by Msssrs. Ellis &
Foster, on Mud bay. and has been steady
hard working man, up to the time of his
arrangement, not given to excuses of any
kind. A few days ago he disappeared
from the camp, and the first intelligence
his comrades received of him was by mes
senger from this place. The unfortunate
man is receiving every attention his neces.
stiles require. at the Pacific Hotel. At
lucid intervals, he has conversed nationally
upon ordinary topics. lie stated that lie
had left his clothes on the margin of a
email lake in the vicinity ofMr. McLane's.
OH The west side of the bay. which state
men, has siuce been eorroberated by par
ii-s who went in sfarch OF the missing
garneuis. Tie suffsrer hears . good rep-
ufa,iOa snosg his tri~nas- IL is &c be
hoPrd that h. al speedily recover fron
The irTriAl. aflicfssa-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-09-12

>tEtHkpL ExTE4oEDINtAY.- W. hap
pad 70 l. crgasea a. reporter. Tea
evening, ago, Of on o. The mo-, rrcI,rcLe
affairs it has ever been our lot TO wines
no less than IN accordion serenade with
hand orgla accompaniment. The SER
enade ordinary. is very common. not to
say on, OF date, and it remains for Olympia
boys TO inaugurate the plan Of charming
their charmrrs by machine music. The
young man who carried the organ had rather
a laborious task to perform. considering
the size and weight of the machine, but
zeal gave him the strength of Sampson.
and it was found necessary for the dead.
err TO remove the crank whenever it was
desired the music should cease. The soft,
gentle, ducet notes, the ravish;ng strains,
the melancholy. and anon the majestic.
martial measure, had for him peculiar and
everpowering charms. lie felt that he
could grind his soul away in delicious
melody. SO he was impelled to s,agger
under the weight of tho hana-organ 10y a
prospect Of turn at the crank whenever
the party haul,cd to pour forth a sea of
melody. And here Wa pause to bes'ow
need of praise upon his natural talent as
organ grinder. The execution was mas
teily, his touch exquisite, and the nstru-
ment under his hands made such music as
hand organ never made before. But all
things must have an cad, US did the sere.
made, and so must this paragraph. Our
organist feels SO elated by his success that
he has announced his determination the
next time lie "goes out" to take piano.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1868-09-12

T9 Tie Ni-toiit Cgioar'. ia a'igt <
II the recent afc n; Of Mount Baker. by
M Coleman aud rahy says that tina, gen
ilsman has put himself in communication
with tie the American Government 10 Sc
cure Tor himself and a company organizing,
certain rights and privileges for the work
ing of an extensive c,al field, discovered in
his recent ascent Of Mount Baker, and Of
which carboniftrous deposits denote rich
reward. Another company is also being
initiated for the purpose of supplying the
colony and Other markets with ice from tho
inexhaustab!c supplies of the mountain.
Water navigation extends ~ between
the spires Of the mountain, at the head of
which water navigation, there is large
glacier from which solid blocks of ice NAV
be had all the Year around"
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01
Prom the Houston Telegraph. Jan. n.
THE sIeMAHAN CONVECTION.

At l O'Clock P. NJ, yesterday, the
delegates to this Convention assem-
bled at the Hutchins Honse, TO the
number Of about forty or fifty, about
fifteen counties being represented.
The Convention was called to order
by Major Moses, of Galveston. Hon
Geo. Hancock, Of Austin, was nom
mated for Chairman ndunanimous-
ly elected. On motion. Col. J. +.
Cowen. Of Galveston. was unani-
mOusiv elected Secretary.
The P-esident, on taking the
chair. stated that the object Of the
Contention was to hasten the +, sto-
ration OF the State TO the Union, on
some basis wbiah If possible would
arrest the thre1teBed Africaniza-
tio1 of-the Siate
Gen. Bryne, Of Galveston. then
mered ibe soll0ging set Of rcsOlu-
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01

, the understanding that u vote is Ia
loo taken tomorrow,
I Ia the McCardle case, n majority
of the Judges thought the motion OF
appellant should be allowed the case
6e advanced on the docket and as
signed for hearing tho first Mon
day in March.
In the Commonwealth Of Virginia
Va West Virginia, tho Chicf Justice
announced the court equally divided
on demurrer and equally divided
on tho order which should bo made
in consequence of that division.
In the Senate, Mr.. Sumner pre-
senated petition from citizens of
Texas alleging that tho Federal of,
ilcers in that State were non resi-
dents, and generally not in sympa.
thy with the Union men, but favor
the policy Of the ADMINISTRATION
Tho momorialists pray the Senate
10 withhold the confirmation OF these
officers, as there are loyal Texans
enough to ill them.
The President was requested to
inform tho Senate whether James
\. Scddon, who he recently par.
doned, was Secretary of War Of the
ConCcderacy, while Wir2 WAS keeper
Of Andcrsonvillc prison, aud how
many Union soldiers died from
starvation and other casualties in
violation of civilized war during
ScddonS sccretai aiyship.
Mr.. Conness offered n resolution
reciting arrest Of Americans in
Great Britain, and directing the
President 10 inquire into the same,
and if the arrests were made with
out cause to demand their release,
ana enforce the demand with the
army and navy. &
a bill! was in &ducod requiring
the advice and consent Of the Senate
in appointing all general or special
agents under the tenure ofofiico bill.
All general or special agents now
employed BY the President, or de-
partIentS, to expire thirty days
after the passage Of the bill.
In the House of Representatives,
after an Intellectual attempt to
amend, supported by Butler, Ste
vcns and Kelly, the reconstruction
bill, as reported by the committee,
was taken up and passed. Cary, Of
Ohio and Stewart ofNew York, only
vot 'ng with the democrats,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01

ANOTHER RAILRoAD.-The Kansas
city Advertiser, potes that a bill
has been introduced in Congress, By
Mr. Clark, of Kansas, providing for
tho construction of railroad and
telegraph line from Lawrence, in
that State, to the boundary line of
Mexico, in the direction of Guyamas
on the Gulf of California. 1t is TO
pass through the Indian Territory,
North western Texas aud the terri
tory of New Mexico. II is to bo
called the United States and Mexi-
co railroad" and is to receive every
alternate section ofpublic land, 10
The amount of twenty sections per
mile on each side of the route.
The Adverttser. says the bill is
doubtless intended for the bepifii Of
the Lcaveuworth and Galveston
railroad, as, under its provisions,
the same track may be used by each
company ito the point where the
Galveston road would be obliged IT,
,i;verge towards the latter place" "
The gain to the Galveston road will
be right of way through The IN
dian Territory, (which it nov lacks,
provided treaties can be negotiated
10 thai effect"
Lat the Advertiser thinks tho
C;.ief beacfL resulting iron lis con-
s.raesioa. viii be derived by Kansas
Cily nud I.a~snce, for its real
stariiI.g point must be this railroad
centre. p Cohesion Eclrd
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01

MARTIN.-The Henderson CTex-
.as) Times says the L. V B. Martin,
who wounded Judge Bnsteed, in
Mobile, used to live in the former
place. He was there recognized "as
a acleyerthough petulant gentleman. "
During the war Martin was a Con
fcderaie, bnt afterwards "turned
Radical, tookthe test oath ard receiv-
ed Office underline pTesentrule His
dif6culty with Judge Basteed, there
fore, was Fall in the family" The
Times hopes Judge Busted viii
recover aud that has assailant viii
be punished.3
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01
rs'JOH wG.W Of all blinds executed
uith acatnes- aud dispatch.


Messrs T.. g. WuNnr0S s Co., No. sS Common
stIrri, NrW Orleans, IT. nrr the o>LY AurHoRIETr
Agents ~ that city, to obtain ant collect tnhscrip'
Ii'is sud ldyrT' dement's for The Dallas Herald.
pITrINaILL : CO., ~ latb Row, New YORK city
Cant. q a PNYNE, Fort worth,
M HAwKINs, Esq, wsXahnchlc, Ellis c,'HN
u, W nuKr, E.,l,, Mratherinrd, Parker Co., Texas,
r,rri & 'AprENfrR. ra'ur, VIZ" County. Texas
J. VI. MoNIrL aud :, A. NENTErs, E-as,, Denton.
INo. II. BINGHAM, Enquirer oMee, Mckinney
Texas.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01

Several good CompositoTs can find
permnent employment in this OH
CO. GaICesfoa Neirs.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01

Ehaf wori is always proa0anceii
krongy Hr7sg. Of course
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1868-02-01
TEnMh.-.Gn Aa,nn,c.
l.TEg ADyRIITEssN..i

Dnr sluur, ten inrs ut ihs iyr nprl - 60 for the
Hrsrtni 5l cent. tT Zach additional Insertion,
'crilT rharsr nT announcing candidate mr
Slirnr district ofir,s s sl', aud inrruuuiy ur Pre-
iiurt nflos. 81 81, payable Invariably When the
announcement Il made,
NJ The above advertising rates are In currency
S ,ic rrrrl,rd a. it, market value,
F6- Nhrat nr lroducr ni any Kind that We can
i,' iksn II tho best market price, for all dues to
nj. Dfirr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-08-08
National Expenditures.

Seymour, in his Cooper Institute speech,
charges the Republican party with extrav-
agant expenditures for the army in time of
peace. die says: l.,gn4H fg..+.s.
Since The war closed III 1865 The GoSern.
ment has spent for its expenses, in addition
10 i.s pay inent on principal or interest Of
public debt more than one thousand million
dollars. Ofthis sum there have been nearly
eight hundred millions spent on the army
and navy and tor military purposes. This
is nearly one-third of the national debt
This was spent intime ofpeace.
The whole family of Copperhead papers
are repeating this, base SANDER, in some in.
stances changing the phraseoiogy, but still
repeating the substance of the calumny
stated by their leader.
In exposing this SANDER, the Philadelphia
Iress thus puts the facts in the case:
Eight hundred millions of dollars have
been spent by the Government since the war
for the use Of the army and navy alone.
When the war closed, in April, 1865, the
army numbered nearly million ofmen, and
the navy had five hundred vessels in service
fully equipped and manned.
The balance of the year 1866 was occu-
pied IN mastering out these soldiers and
marines, and dscharging these seamen.-
Each was paid many months wages. The
io'"ei IeCei'eu large sums sOi DOnnty, the
latter millions of prize money. The total
expenditure for these patriotic purposes ag.
gregated the immense sum of six hundred
and twenty millions of dollars, all of
which was paid out between the 9th of
April, 1865, and the first of October of the
same year.
Six hundred and twenty, five of the eight
hundred millions are accounted for in the
short period of six months. The balance,
one hundred and seventy FIVE millions, has
been expended in three years, less two
months That is, the absolute expense ot
sustaining the army al navy for tie ti,Fee
years Of actual peace Las been bil lihle
cyer Fey eiisat niiii5'is vi dollars year,
and each one of those years indicates rapid
reduction. Compare it, if you please, with
the year 1858, when, under Mr.. Buchanan's
the expenditure for the army
was $2G 200, 900, and for the navy $4,000,
0eo-in all $40, 0Oo, 900, paid in-gold, which,
reduced to a currency basis, would be $50,
0OO, 900 annually expcndedin time of pro.
found peace, and when the army and navy
both were only one third of their present
proportions. What now becomes of the
charge OF extravaganza
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-08-08
Counting.

by II chap who knows thing Or two:
Jennie sighed, and Robin squeezed her =
Pretty little trembling hand,
Then, with claspng arms he seized her
Hull reluctant form, and-and-
Loose me !" but lie clasped, .he tighter
q Jennie, say, wilt thou h.inine ~
Then her bright face grow much brighter,
And she whispefed," am thine"
-, . ihey then casped caoh other fondly,
Close together as two bricks,
And they kissed each other fondly,
And--l left themfn that tlx! f,.
Tho Seymour party, like a frog, grows
more bobtailel as it grows Older
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-08-08

houses she must prefer to conform to their
ways, and not expect them to conform one
title to hers.
But Polly would take no discouragement;
she was quite gay and valiant in her fashion
of looking the world in the face, and she
felt glad, absolutely glad, as if some great
good fortune had befallen her, when just
before Christmas, after long negotiation
on paper and personal interview, she was
engaged as governess to the three children
of Captain and Mrs. Stapylton, at salary
of twenty pounds the first year. rising five
the second and third. The stipulation for
evening leisure was agreed to- and Jane and
everybody else allowed that, since she could
go out, it was as nice beginning as she
could have. Captain Stapylton was mill
t,ry officer on half:pay, and warden Of the
royal forest of T.answood his wife was Of a
Norminster family, and if Polly stayed with
them three years mot less than three years.
and used her opportunities as she ought, she
would then be equal to a higher situation
and handsome salary,-so, at least, reas.
Dyed Miss Mil, who, having been govern
efs ana about in The world nearly half
century, of course knew all about it; and
little Polly, listening to her delighted, felt
her responsibility, and assumed grave airs of
being about a hundred years old, which
tickled the fancy of some foolish people so
excessively that they were more than ever
inclined to treat her with affectionate lisre,
spect. Jane said to Miss Mill that she was
not cut out for a governess, and Miss Mill
replied that anybody could see that but
Polly had lofty sense of her own dignity,
and not the remotest idea of the temptation
she was to silly kind folks; and thus she
started on her career with clear eyed, happy
hearted confidence, brave and safe as Una
with the lion, all the aim of her life being |
personal independence, and ability to save
Jane and help her mother
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-08-08

Captain Pmmachcr OF Switzerland has pur-
chased forty thousand acres OF land in the yicin-
ity of Tullahntaa and McMinnyile, in Tenncs-
see. Tbs sfist instamcnt Of immigrants, de-
signi.,gfo establish themselves upon this tract
passed through l.ynchhrrg ON Friday en- route
ior their new homes They are men of means
and will make excellent citizens. They will
engage in the planting Of vineyards, and in
stock raising on an extensive scale.
Wade Hampton and such men are the
favorite orators of the Democrats and the deep
er man has been plunged in the crime of the
rebellion, the more.' celebrated he seems to
be, in the opinion of these partsans, and the
more available his services 10 Seymour and
Blair. We do not consider this to be inconsist-
cnt fs~-
The Cleveland Herald says: Frank
Blair was always an extremist. Three years
ago he was Radical Republican,; now he is
q radical rebel. What he will be year from
this time the Lord only knows" Iietr
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1868-08-08

THE GREAT GRANDFATHER OF GRANT.
An interesting relic and mcmento of the old
French and Indian wars in this country has
been on exhibition in The department Of arms
and trophies of the Sanitary Fair ut Chicago.
1t is the mister-roll OF militia company raised
by Captain Noah Grant, great grandfather of
General U. S. Grant, and bears date March 20,
1853. Captain Grant and his brother, Leuten-
ant Solomon Grant, were afterwards killed at
the battle of White plains, New York, in the
Revolutionary War.
Affixed to the names on the roll is the amount
of wages received by each soldier, generally for
the period of twenty-five weeks. which was
probably is reckoncd in pounds, slillings, and
Fence The pay of Captain Grant for that pc
Rod was at the rnte OF less than $3.50 a year,
and not quite dollar day and the pay of II
private for the same term was something less
than two dollars week 1t will readily be
seen that the difference between the pay Of
commissioned officers and priyatcs was not so
grca, in this country hundred years ago as it
is to day, the pay of private ut that time being
about onc-third AS large as that received by u
captain
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
Of the best brands, always on hand.


Fhe best quality of Liquors always on hand, for
deal purposes
Physicians prescriptions promptly and carefully
compounded. August I, 1857.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25

ROPE HALTERs-Considerabled Diff
Guilty is sometimes experienced in hand
hing a new rope, on account of its stiff
ness This is especially the case when
1t Is wanted for haIters and cattle ties.
Every farmer is aware how inconve-
nient new stiff halter is TO put on and
tie up horse with and new ropes for
tying cattle are frequently I'M
safe for the reason that they are not
pliable enough TO knot securely. Ali
this can be remedied. and new rone
made as timber and soft at once as af-
ter years constant use by simply boil
ing it for two hours in water. Then
hang II in a room, and let it dry out
thoroughly. 1t retains its stiffness un-
til dry, when it becomes perfectly PHI
able.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
Remedy For Tender Mouth II Horses

hcLutuJ L VI 1tuutE IL NURSES.
tits always a desirable point gained to
the true cause of any effect.
wound, disease or complaint. Some
horses will always be exceedingly ten
derin the mouth, while others are ONE
times unmanageable. The corrodinc
of the iron bride bit in the mouth of 7
thin-skinned, high-strung animal, will
produce canker in the sides Of the
mouth, Just as mechanics often get sores
holding cut nails in their lips while at
work. Sometimes the headstalI is
buckled up so short that the iron Bit
Is drawn up with much force against
the sides of the mouth. If the skin be
tender the animal will be liable to have
a sore mouth; and the wound will be
very tender that scarcely the pressure
OF the weight of the reins can be endu-
red. Sometimes the check-rein i,
drawn up numerically tight All such
thing cause sore mouth.
The most satisfactory remedy for
a sore mouth is pregentiye. If the
head-stall is too short, lengthen it, So
that the bit may ride lower down to-
ward the lips. If the sore is produced
by drawing the chcck-rein too tightly,
give it greater length. IF the nature
of the iron is such that the rust from
the bit poisons the tender mouth, let
the bit be covered with piece of firm
leather, sewed on with the seam on the
lower side ofthe bit. so that thesmootb
leather may come in contact with the
mouth. Let heavy piece of calfskin
be employed 20 cover the bit rather
than thin, fappy leather. Ifthe iron
about the mouth be galvanized thor
oughly, that will prevent all corrosion
of tae iron and consequent injury to
the mouth. But, after all the coating
Is worn off, let the bit be covered with
silver plate, which will cost few dimes.
a silver wash .will be of little value
But silver-plated bit will last many
years, and will afford perfect security
against sore mouth when the cause has
been attributed to the rust of the iron.
Sometimes the bit is twisted bit"
with sharp edges, which, being drawn
harshly against the mouth will remove
the skin.-N T. Times.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1868-11-25
for the farmer.
AN AGRICULTURAL ODE.

This day. two hundred years ago.
The wild grapes by the river side,
And tasteless ground-nut trailing low,
The table of the woods supplied.
Unknown the apples red and gold.
The blushing tint of peach aud pear;
The mirror of the pow WOW told
No tale of orchards ripe and rare.
Wild as the fruits he scorncd to till,
These wales the idle Indian tred;
Nor knew the glad, creative skill,
The joy of him who tolls with Gof-
o painter of the fruits and flowers
We thank thee for thy wise design,
Whereby these human hands of ours
In natures garden work with thine.
And thanks that from our daily need
The JOY of simple faith is born,
That he who smites the summer weed
May trust Thee for the autumn corn.
Give fools their gold and knaves their power,
Let fortune bubles rise and fall;
Who sows a field, or trains flower,
Or plants tree is more than ali.
For he who blesses most Is blessed;
And God and man shall owu his WORT
Who tolls to leave as u beduest
An added beauty to the earth.
And soon or late. TO all that SOW,
The time of harvest shall be given;
The flowers shall boolm. the fruit shall grow
If not on earth, at last in heaven.