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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

THE SuEz CASAL-The Suez canal is said to be rap
idly approaching completion. 1t is announced that
from January 4th to February 7th, one hundred and
thirty merchant ships passed from Port Said to
Suez On February 6th at Port Said there were four
tbreemasted vessels and three smaller ships employed
in landing cargoes of coal. The English government
already profit BY the enterprise, and war ma
teral are sent Abyssnia with much greater facility
and ease by way of Suez than by the old route The
consequence ia that there is nothing doing at Aexan:
dria or Cairo, whereas traffic is brisk at Port Said.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

REMARKABLE IF TRUB.-The Salem (Md.) Times is
responsible for this story:
Abner Fields, of Howard township in Washington
county, had COW which was delivered of 28 calves in
one day The two largest about the size of ordi-
nary twin calves the next largest about half the size
and the remaining 25 about the size of an ordinary
rat They all dead, mother included, except the
two largest, which doing WELL We had the state
ment above given from Mr.. Fields himself, and from
several ncghbors of his who witnessed the sight, and
who are as fully entitled to belief any persons in the
world This is the most singular freak of nature of
the kind of which ever heard.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

On FlE, Mr.. SUMNER There seems to be no doubt
of the truthfulness of the following statement
Charles Ssnner heir to estate of near rela
tive in the South, Virginia it was) His deceased rel
alive owned large number of slaves; and notwh-
standing Summers professed hostility to slavery, he
caused the poor negroes to be sod aud pocketed
$40 900 from the sale of them; and while he was max
mo sneecbes on the barbarism of slavery etc. he was
living sumptuousy the money he received from his
traffic in human flesh
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

W1rBoUr A PREcEDENr.-"B Brick" Pomeroy says
that when he went to La Crosse, eight years ago. he
was poor bog. When Lincoln died the weekly cir
cuation Of the Democrat did not exceed one hundred
and fifty copies 1t has circulation OF over one
hundred and fifty thousand. The Office is in new
four-story building, and is said to be the model
nrntine establishment" of the world. 1t requires tue
full capacity of two large paper mills to supply the
demand of this remarkable paper.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06
A q A RI J.

A CA RD- "
on all bills. with merchants of this place. to settle
monthly say the lst the settling day. ;,
We wish it distinctly understood, in future all
hills made with us due on presentation OF same
and in no case shall we sell Provisions say Pork, Ba
con and Lard) except for CASH. onror
Respectfully, IANDl d Aohio1H: =:
Shreveport, February 26. 1855 III
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

GEN JOHN H. MoRGAN-The funeral of Gen. John
H. Morgan, at Lexington, KY, the 10th ult., vas
very impressive. The remains of his brother, Lieut.
Thomas Morgan, which had been brought from Leba'
non about two weeks before, were laid by his side.
The Louisville Courier says
1t had been overlooked that Gen Morgan Ma
son. and their request the Masons joined in the pro-
cesson and buried hiG with Masonic honors. After
the Masonic ritual over and the brothers resting
side by side the ladies deced the graves with wreaths
bouquets and flowers, and the crowd gradually dis
persed from the burial ground, with solemn benedic
ton from each heart that had loved them.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

Excavations have brought to light, in Syria, He
brew house, dating from about the second century oe
foro Christ Some of the rooms are in good preser
ra,;on and among the books found is collection OF
Hebrew poems, said to be unknown to present ori'
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-06

The funniest incident that has lately transpsea ia
the case of do,ing mother who, being satisfied thai
her child merted hogging, first had hun placed un
der the influence Of chlo1otorns
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08

'fiai History of the Late Rebellion :
JUST RECEIVE ED. VOLUMES
VII ennoSs,- an now he farnisised- The third Volume, which
Volume work, sh shortly he issued. Price IS per
'A@shy 035 II. NJ. WHITNEY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08
The Final Ballot.

Twenty-second ballot. When Ohio was called,
McCook said that by unanimous direction of his
delegation and with the assent and approval of
every public an of that State, including Pendle-
ton, he put in nomination against his inclination
but no longer against his honor, the name of Hon.
Horatio Seymour. He said let US vote for u man
whom the Presidency has sought and who has not
sought the Presidency. This he believed would
drive from power the radical cabal at Washington.
He believed this nomination would command the
unanimous approval of Democrats and conserva-
tive men of all sections. He asked on behalf of
the country that Seymour should yield to this wish
OF the Convention.
AT this there was great excitement and applause.
the delegates rising and cheering. Mr.. McCook
cast the II votes of Ohio for Horatio Seymour. IRE
newed cheering.1 Mr.. Seymour rose and said he
had no language in which to thank the Convention
and to express his regret that his name had been pre-
sented, but in a question affecting his duty and
honor. he must stand by his opinion against the
world. He could not be nominated without put
ting himself and the Democratic party in peril.
When he declined he meant it. He paid an elo-
quent tribute to Pendleton and his magnanimity.
He added. your candidate / cannot be.
Vallandigham said that in times of great exigen-
cies every personal consideration should give way.
He insisted that Horatio Seymour must yield to the
demonstration in his behalf. Ohio's vote must and
upon several delegates to follow that lead.
Francis Herman. of New York, to relieve the
New York delegation. said they have had no lot or
part in this movement of Ohio. They had beard
something of it but declined to take any part in it
ont of regard to the sensitiveness of the President
of the Convention. Until other States should show
by their action that Mr.. Seymour was demanded by
the party in the Convention. New York would be
silent. He urged the necessity of success in the
campaign and expressed his opinion that Seymour
could now accept the Judgment of the Convention
with honor, and that he should yield as a matter of
duty to its wish, and with him for his candidate,
Kentucky was good for 100, 900 majority.
The roll call was proceeded with, State after
State casting its vote for Seymour. The States
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08
The Overland MONTHLY.

NEN -DEvOTED TO
A ~, DeV,"pnacnt % the Country Published by Roman
sIr,sI % an srsHeiseo. Subscriptions received ny the under
agrs. AuaeHc1 nj HAWAIIAN post
az 1Ianher @r July IL the hnk issgeI- For sale by
n NJ WHITNEY.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08

- COO M NE COTTAGE
a IN SCUASU VALLEY. n a Convenient distance from
lAtown. Inauire of (SSi iml n b.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08

DOWNER'S KEROSENE OIL,
Fine Table Salt, in glass jars.
Fine Table salt, IN roxes,
lev s. PERKINS, sauce, pinls and half pInts,
Chulney sauc-.
last Iudia Chutney,
East india Curry,
MTs. Morris Catsup,
Tomato Catsup,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08

THE MAII--If the bark Comet sailed on the 25th
of July, as We suppose she did, she is now fully due,
and her arrival may be looked for any hour. She
will bring the New York mails to July l, and letters
overland to July 10. with telegraphic dates from New
York and England to the 25th.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08

New YORK. July 5-The Ocean Queen brings
Panama advices to the 9th June.
The Chilean Congress is in session. The Presi-
dents message expresses a disbelief of any renew
al of hostilities with Spain, and so far as Chile is
concerned peace seemed certain.
Yellow fever had diminished at Lima and entire
" disappeared from Callao. The total deaths bv
the disease amount to ten thousand. The English
and French Vice Counsels are among the victims.
Rumors are afoat of an approaching revolution
and several persons have been arrested.
Two severe shocks of an earthquage were felt in
Northern Ecqnador June 18th. Much property was
destroyed. Five persons were buried in the ruins.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1868-08-08

The house is % by AZ feet ; the audience room is
1G feet in the clear from floor to ceiling. The spire
is s2i feet high from the ground, and is considered
by all who have seen the house to be in good proper
ton with the building. Those who have seen this
new church say it is the prettest ediice of the kind
on these Islands, and the builder deserves credit
for the architectural skill displayed. The church is
out of debt. and has the prospect of soon obtaining a
settled pastor. -
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19
EXPATRf4TION.

For the benefit of those who may
be in doubt as to the Republican doc
trine of Expatration, we subjoin an
extract from the last Annual Message
Of the Governor of Wisconsin, assert
ing what in his opinion the law should
be, in contradistIuction TO what itreaIiy
IS, and to his suggestions we believe
all good citizens Will heartily sub
scribe.
L cannot refrain from recommend,
ment to insist upon full and salts
factory settlement OF the eIpatriation
question. The recent re-affirmance
by foreign nation. of the doctrine Of
feudal times, in the trial Of natural
lied citizens of the United States for
alleged violation Of an allegiance. long
since renounced, compels the yindica-
ton of the power and will of this Re
public to protect It's citizens WHEREBY
or found. Those who come among Us
from the old world. seeking homes.
the protection of our laws and the
benefit of our institutions. Justly de-
mand that their status be definitely
and forever fixed Justice to them
and to our national self-respect re-
quire immediate action upon this
question. When we invite immi-
grants to this country, pass laws ex-
tending them the rights; and requr-
ing Of them the duties of citizenship.
we, by the plainest implication, assert
the right of expatriation, and pledge
ourselves TO guarantee that right
We are in honor bound to redeem
the pledge. The nations of the earth
are forced to respect the rights of
the native American citizen, and the
same respect must be exacted for
those who, though bornin foreign lands.
have become by naturalization cit.
izens of the United States. In prof.
cred welcome, in good faith they have
renounced all tealty to other powers,
and to the genuineness of their new
allegiance the national cemeteries Of
the land bear ample, but melancholy
testimony. To afford them now but
the partial protection of our flag
would be a distinction between the
adopted and the native born, at once
invidious and disgraceful.n
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

ing list, these names were not includ-
ed in the published list Of deserters
from the army 1t will be seen by
reference to said list that sixtvfonr
are reported as having died IN the
service or been killed in the BATTLE
that a large number were honorable
discharged the service, that some
were taken prisoners, that others
We're transferred to the Veteran Re
serve Corps, after having been re-
ported as deserters, while others had
been officially relieved of the charge
of desertion.
By reference to the published list
of deserters it will be seen that 1t is
comprised of two parasitic first con-
tanning a list Of those reported as de-
serters from the army. and the sec
ond part a list of those who, having
been drafted, either failed TO report, or
deserted, or left the country. The
foregoing remarks apply to the first list.
In relation to the second list, | have
to say that no names were omitted
from 1t, and it is copy of the list
list sent from the War Department,
alphabetically arranged, and with no
other change. The above explana-
tion viii be found consistent with the
action of this Department, in carry
ing out the spirit and intention of
the law"
The Secretary quotes the preface
to the pamphlet containing the list,
and from his instructions to election
boards, both evidencing his diligence
IN protecting those enormously re-
ported as deserters from any imposi-
ton. In his instructions" he said
q This list is Prjnla tdcis evidence of
the fact of desertion, and must be
so held in all courts and places. =
This lit is undoubtedly imperfect
| and if insisted upon as absolutely cor.
rect, much injustice might be done
In case of persons applying for reg,
| istry, therefore. whose names appear
on this list, it would be proper fo1
the board Of registry to take the
| affidavit of the person So charged
with the desertion, as TO the facts in
! his case, and such other testimony as
they may deem necessary to establish
his innocence Of the charge The
law intends that persons who volun
tarily deserted the service of THEN
country, shall not exercise the rights
and privileges of good citizens in pub
lie affairs. 1t IS the duty of all off
GERS to see that this law is executed
in true spirit and intent. At the
same time, due care and diligence
| must be used in order that no one
falsely or enormously charged Will
desertion, be deprived of his just
rights"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19
Retrenehment In Government Expenditures.

The House Committee on Appro-
prlations in Congress have submitted
olll IN which they propose to make
very considera bic retrenchment in
the expenses Of the Government.
The army appropriation Is reduced to
S33,000000. The expenditures for
the army during the Presidency of
BUCHANAN averaged So, 100000. in
gold, per annum. The army then
numbered but nineteen regiments. 1t
now numbers sfUty regiments. The
expense Of the navy duriug BUCHAN-
ANS four years averaged over $l3.
100000 per annum, IN gold With a
navy very much enlarged, and chang
ed almost wholly from sailing vessels.
the expenses for the coming year have
been reduced by the committee to
Sl7.000,000. IN paper. Deduc.ing
the depreciation OF the paper curren-
cy from the aggregate of the expend-
ltures, 1t will be seen that upou a
gold basis the expense of the army
and navy during the coming year viii
be less than they were during BE-
cHANAN's administration. when we
had but mere skeleton of an army
and navy Excluding the interest on
the public debt, the appropriations
Tor pensions and bouaties- the total
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

a Republican Union State Convention viii be held
Wednesday,, the twenty--iNfh day Of February, next
State in the Nato..al Convention 20 be held IN the
city Of Chicago Ill, the twentieth day II May next
and nominate candidates for Presidential Electors
u& for Chief Jusice and Associate Justice Of the
preup Court BY the terms Of the cali issued bv the
Sational Committee, each State i entitled rep
resented ~ said National Convention by number II
delegates equal to twice the number Of and
representative TO which such i entitled in the
National Congress.
n the selection q delegates the State Convention
aforesaid cordially invite the cooperation Of all
ssfisens he rejoice that great civil has hap
PLY terminated iu the disCoEaEturs II Rebellion
would hold fast The unity and integrity y the Repub
tic, and maintain its paramount right defend
almost its own existence whether imperied by
conspiracy or armed force; Who demand that the Na-
t.onal Government shalt equally protect and maintain
fhe rights ~ every American citizen whether home
abroad. irrespective o. birthplace color
aud however humb that citizen may he; and who Ia
For economical administration OF the public eNpen-
fsUres the complete eNtrpatinn the prin cles and
policy II Slavery, the speedy organization Of those
StatSs whose governments were destroyed by the
hsou, and their permanent restoration their prop
practical eaons with the United State, in accer
dance with the true principles " Republican Govern
1ent.
Each Senatorial and Assembly District will lie rn
IL ed to two delegates in su-h State ConT eution.
BY order Of tbs Committee,
HORACE RUBLEF,
Madison, Wis, Jan ., lsdo- Chairman.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

this whole matter, from beginning to
end, as an attempt to involve me IN
resistance Of law, for which you hest
tate to assume the possibility, III
order 70 destroy my character before
The country. | am, in a measure con
filmed in this conclusion, By your re-
cent orders directing me TO disobey or
ders from the Secretary of War. my
superior and Your subordinate. With
ont having countcrmanded his author
Itv. / am to disobey. With the as
surance. Mr. President, that nothing
less than a rindicatiou ct my personal
honor and character could have in
ducei this srondencc ON my part.
] have the honor to be, very respect
fully, YOUR obedient servant
l. s GRANT,
General.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19
Sale of Forfeited yEoresaycd
LANDS.

Office Of Commissioners Of School and University Lands
Madison Wis. December Il, 1851
State OF Wisconsin,,
Dane County.
IFIE following described lands in Iowa County hav-
ing been forfeited by reason OF the non-pay mem
of interest upon loans granted thereon
Notice is hereby given that the viii he offered
at public auction and sold the highest bidder the
Office Of the Secretary Of State, the Capitol, in
Madison, on the 2Sh day Of February, 1S6S, unless
7osaf6 sale et,rafqe4fe5tt II . l5-Srucx . 81.
tnue from day to day, until all of said lands shall
been 50 offered. The minimum price which such
lands VIII be offered, VIII be the amount named opposite
each tract, (under the heading, Total Amount due
State ~, which includes the amount Of loan interest
the day OF sale, three per cent. damages the
which have been returned against the land and the
cost of advertising the same.
Said lands will he sold subject al, taxes which nav
81 the time Of sale be due thereon.
Other conditions will be announced at the opening
OF the sale.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

but finally concluded to examine the
authorities and satisfy himself on the
point.
To aid him in his pursuit of knowl-
edge, we would refer him, IN addition
to the cases referred to in Kent, to
the case Of Knocke, on page 1873
Wheaton. where it Is held by Prussia
that naturalized citizen Of this coun-
try, native of Prussia, the moment
he returns to that country is clothed
with all the rights, privileges and re-
sponsibilities that he possessed before
leaving his native land. Let him
read also the case of Halliker, who
came to this country minor. was
fully naturalized, served IN the L. s.
Army during the Mexican war, and
who, on returning to France with
proper passports IN 1850, was warned
to do military duty in the French ar
my. declining which, he was thrown
into prison, and finally escaped and
returned to this country. Let him
read also, the remarks Of the English
/ Judge in sentencing the Fenian prise.
ners now incarcerated in British pris
ons, in which he says, "that, according
to British law, they who were born
under the allegiance Of the British
crown, cannot, by an act of their own
or by the acts of any other country
| or government, be absolvcd from THEN
allegiance" After reading this much
let him, if he can, find any laws OF
acts Of this country Tor the protection
of adopted citizens in such cases
That there should be. all will agree
but that there is, We deny. This i:
no political question, and Mr.. STRONG:
attempt to make it so, and then steal
/ ing Republican thunder to further hi.
views, is no compliment to his OWL
/ party, that has controlled the affair
Of our government through so many
years Of its existence.
The article in the TRIBUNE Of Jan
uary 29th was peuned for the purpos,
of calling the attention Of our citi
zens TO the subject, 50 little under
stood cuen by public men. We be
lieve our naturalized citizens shout,
know their position, and knowing /
they viii not rest satisfied until the
ENJOY fully, as they should do, tn
same rights Of protection enjoyed b,
those native born The interest call
Cd cut by the publication of tina
article, couvinces US that the mind
Of the people are alive to the subject
and that the time will soon com
when the announcement that :, al
an American citizen shall be as pc
tant to shield from outrage as wa
! citizenship of ancient Rome TO cove
any one Of her children. In the main
tainance of that dry. sh ,uld it be nel
essarr, in the language of Mr.. CLARK
| Representatives " We arercadv to vot
the last dollar in the treasury. til
last ship in the navy. and the las
man IN the Land. Without it W
are not an independent nation.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19
GRANT AND J0uNSos.

On our first page viii he found the
correspondence between President
Johnson and Cen. Grant relating to
the War Department. There APP
pears to be quite a difference in their
statements upon some points, though
We have no doubt the people gene-aI-
ly vii have little doubt as to which
IS entitled to the belief. Gen. Grants
veracity IS above impeachment
There is no part Of the transaction up
on which he has reason to desire mis-
representation. On the other hand
Mr.. Johnson has strong reasons for
desire to injure the reputation of
Gen. Grant at this time. and if posi-
Bile, his prevent his becoming
his successor to the honors of the
White House. 1t was evidently the
intention Of the President. by some
hook or crook to get the General to
disobey the laws Of Congress and
thereby render him unpopular with
the Republican Party. But he mis-
took his man, and the means reverse
TO will produce an effect the resourse
of that intended. Several papers
heretofore unfriendly to the nomin-
alton of Grant for the Presidency.
now openly advocate his fitness for
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

appropriations for army, navy, legis-
lative, judicial, territorial post Office,
consular and diplomatic service, In
dams, aud all the miscellaneous ex-
penses known as the . ordinary expen-
seS of the Government. have been
reduced to S9l 100000. The first
year OF Buchanan'S administration the
expenditures tor the same object were
S70,000,000 IN goid. Reduced to a
coin standard the expenses for the
next year Will be greatly below those,
OF the years lS57-S.
With the years 1859 will termin-
ate the expenditure for special boun-
ties to the soldiers Of the war In
GLIDING S25,G00,000 for that object,
$50, 000.0 900 for pensions and SI3O,
100000 for interest, the whole expen-
Ses, ordinary and extraordinary. have
been reduced to S276. 900.
Next year the bounty appropriation
viii not be required the army and
navy and the civil list VIII be still
further reduced auder the operation
of law; and the total expenditures
will not exceed $3.50 900, 900.
For all this vast annual expeudi-
ture over and above the ordinary ex-
penses of the government say $50,
600, 000-the country is indebted to
the rebellion Of the Democratic party.
-State Journal.
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

We'll, my boy, DO YOU know what
'syntax means ? . said a schoolmaster
to his pupil. Yes, sir" was the
prompt reply, the duty on spirits"
Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1868-02-19

THE Legislature has abolished the
office Of Bank Comptroller, and con
ferrrd the duties Of that office on the
State Treasurer. This one little
matter of Republican economy saves
to the tax payers Of the State s.. 500.
4 wear.