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The Lotus Planter.

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Once wrote the holy name of God. s912 T.
! egEGe sI bHu. .JoIi>90p y1Iag (
Then planting it, he asked in prayer oW .
For some new fruit, unknown and fair.
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A slave near by, who bore load = s3l
Fell fainting on the dusty road. e.r1i.
= u.t Jee 3j Div. 3eIF 1gJ ,sIrI
The Brahmin, pitying, straightway ran
And lifted up the fallen man. .......,
lefl9f9T H4GE " 12G.dU1 yf
The deed scarce done, he looked aghast
At touching one beneath his caste.
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"Behold !" he cried, 81 stand unclean,
My hands have clasped the vile and mean
.f- haf'H 1If 10 o1u2fDolg Lsl
God saw the shadow on his face, ~
And wrought miracle of grace. III
VIII.
The buried seed arose from death,
f. And bloomed and fruited at His breath
59l.tmHuD 9f' * o"E-"iaT s8H
The stalk bore up leaf of green, -
Whereon these mystic words were seen:
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FIRST count men all Of equal caste; t'i i'-
Then count thgseif the least and last. c,4.
bag .0s.asaufr XII. Js@4 a-gu II
The Brahmin, with bewildered brain, y
Beheld the will of God writ plain ...
a. ra....E u.- XII. t--s1 -8I ri
Transfgured in sudden light s- rs-l
The slave stood sacred in his sight. t
XIII. JglTT5-
Thenceforth within the Brahmin's mind
Abode good will for all mankind.
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SOMETHING NEW. III
TIN SHOP AT WEST ALBANY!

THE subscriber would respectfully inform the
Il citizens of Albany and vicinity that he has
West Albany, where he keeps constantly on hand
and for sale all kinds of aDBH ~ ri
TIN, SHEET IRON AND HARDWARE, STOVES,
AND PIPE. g.iGq5a ft
Job Work done on short notice and at Reasonable
rates. Those wishing to purchase SAP PANS
The coming spring will please hand in their or
ders as soon as convenient. l will make -u
Sugar 81 Dairy Tools
SO low that the p or can afford to buy All work
warranted. My motto is +" Live and Let Live. y
gJ Terms Cash or Ready Pay. l keep no
Books. q
Il4lIl $50 ~ SAMUEL B. DO1Y., II
Albany, Dec. rs, lS67-52
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GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
and wholesale dealers in r
Flour, BUTTER, CHEESE, EGes, BEANS AND
ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRoDucB.3-
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REPBRgNcss: Ballou & Hubbard, Boston, Crook,
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COFFINS AND CAsKETS.

N excellent assortment of Coffins and Cas-
n kets always kept on hand and furnished to
order with appropriate trimmings, and at short
notice by Hl
$50 .,.. T.. Ii. TRUE a. co.
Newport jan 25 1867
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.. dealers in rr
GROCERIES & GENERAL HARDWARE.
BARTON LANDING, VERMONT,
Agents for NAILS, PLows, STovEs, &C., at Whole!
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Also Agents for the Great United States TEA
IWAREHoU All orders promptly attended to
References NORTH River Bank, N. Y. City; Da-
yid Muir, 2 Broadway, N. Y; Ballard Bro /,
Richmond, Va; d. G. MeCotter, 14l Broad
way, N.Y.; Smith 8 Maynard, Is Courtland
St, n. Y; H L. Simson, 1876 Washington ST.,
N. y; ]. T. Whitebouse, 25 CORTLAND St., N
Y; ID. 5. Havens, southampton, L.. l.
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: N. T. DALLAhD N CO.., =
PRODUCE COMMISSIONS MERCHANTS.
For the sale of Butter, Cheese, Lard Tallow,
Eggs, Beans, Peas, Flour, Grain, Hops, Wool,
Poultry, Game, Venison, Green and Dried
Fruits, Cotton, Tobacco and all kinds of =
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/ Understand well the words: A God,
a moment, an eternity; a God who
sees you, a moment which flies from
you, an eternity which awaits you; a
God whom you serve SO i'll, a moment
which you SO little improve, an eter-
nifty which you SO rashly hazard. $
To CURE Poison FROM IvY.-Rub
the part poisoned with sweet OIL A
small portion rubbed on the skin be-
fore going among the ivy will prevent
taking the poison. Hoba3 f9jisl 9ili K
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% BARTON, VERMONT.
The New York herald., 1868-09-23

heve the South win have far better hope OF regain
ing the position IN the Union to which Il IL entitled
than under man whose political career has been
In nothing more cOnsplcuOusly marked than In an
utter in1rmty OF purpose
Independently OF all these considerations should
be great y surprised if the people OF the
United States were to elect as their Chief
Magistrate man who was making at the
Academy OF Music on the 4th OF July, 1853, a
speech deficient in all the characteristics or an ele-
waited love OF country at the very hour when General
Grant was carrying the victorious arms OF the Union
into Vlcksburg, and when thousands OF our fellow
countrymen were pouring out their blood on the
plains OF gettysburg IN defence OF their homes and
the government, which Mr.. Seymour was doing all
III ILLS power TO embarrass and dscredit.
am quite willing that you should show this letter
to any friends who may take an interest in my
opinion in regard to the coming electi0n and l am
particularly deslrous OF removing the impression IL
1t exists, thai am In favor OF ar. Seymour or the
reputation OF any portion OF the public debt.
John A. DIX.
The New York herald., 1868-09-23

The Mutuals, OF New York, and the olymplcs, OF
Philadelphia, played q game yesterday at the last
named city, which resulted in the defeat OF the
Mutpals by score OF nine to twenty-nine.
1uere will be spirited debate to-day on the Union
grounds SHOULD the weather prove favorable. The
"Qudriversr aud "Tnkslingersv are heavy
wrestlers. Neither nine plays for gate money and
fine company Is expected 10 DO present to witness
I'VE fierce encountre.p
The Cincinnas on saturday last defeated the Great
Westerns In seven Innings with a score VI 3S to 2.
The Cincinnatls started ON their Eastern trip yes
terday morning. As this IL the first instance OF a
Western club coming on playing tour TO the East,
the cred Stockings may he sure OF hearty wei.
come and "fair leldr In every contest they enter
upon In this vicinity. They will play their first game
in Washington tomorrow. They will come thence
by way OF Baltimore and Philadelphia and play their
first game here on October with the Atlantics.
Tomorrow the mufiln kings OF the Empire and
Eureka Clubs Will play their return game on the
Manhattan cricket ground.
The Chicago folks are quite ssnguiue OF their play
ers eventually taking the leading place among the
clubs IN the Northwest.
The New York herald., 1868-09-23
GEN. DIX ON THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION.

General Dix, the American Minister at Paris has
sent the following letter TO friend in New York.
II was not written for publication, but the gentleman
to whom 1t addressed has consented to give il 10
the publc:-
PARIS, Sept. 4, 1868.
II was my hope that my distance from home would
have secured me from all participation In the polt
cal excitement prevailing there; but notice an an
nouncement In one Of the newspapers that I am
heart and hand with Mr.. seymour. am not aware
OF anything In the present or the past which could
rghtfuy subject me TO such an imputation.
than marter OF century. lie is on smiaho no,e on
teman OF unexceptionable private character and OF
respectable talents. But you know as well as / that
execution OF the high Official trust to which he has
been nominated, and he IL especially deficient In that
nrnness @ OF pmrpose which "a critical emergencies s
calamity. He has been twice. at different times,
Governor OF the state Of New York. and he has In
neither case had the talent or the tact keep the
democratic party Of the State together more than two
years. should regard his election at this junciure
% when steadiness Of % purpose decision aud sefcon-
lamlties that could befall the country.
Moreover he has been put In nomination by
OF those represents to pay the greater part OF the
public debt contracted to preserve the Union In de-
p preciated paper: M such a measure would, in my
pledged under circumstances which should have
been binding on all honorable men. Mr.. Seymour
has made public speeches toshow that u is duty
10 pay the debt in specie. Ia accepting his nomi.
nation to the Presidency he adopts the declaration
that II ought TO be paid In paper. I know
nothing so Illuminating In the history OF
American politics as this regeneration. It was
perhaps not unfit that MI. Seymour after presiding
In 1854 over the Chicago Convention which declared
the war failure, should preside over the conven-
ton Of 1868, In which proposition to dscredit the
debt contracted to carry on the war was received
with tremendous cheering and that he should be
the chosen instrument TO execute this act national
turpitude.
do not believe that the wishes or opinions Of the
arp "
pressed In these proceedings They have nothing In
common with the statcsmanike views of policy and
the high sense OF national honor which guided the
Sas Wright Lewis Cass and Stephen A. Douglas
were among its most conspicuous members.
see but source Of safety for the country under
existing circumstances, and that In the election Of
General Grant In his decision OF character, good
sense, moderation and dsinterested patriotism, be-
The New York herald., 1868-09-23
ODD FELLOWS.

second Days Proceedings Of the Grand Lodge
ut the United stafcs-Election Of Officers.
BALTIMORE, Sept 22 1858.
The Grand Lodge Of Independent order Of odd
Fellows last night visited Washington Lodge, No. I,
the first lodge formed In America by Thomas wldey.
The meeting Is said TO have been OF the most In
tercstlng character. The two only surviving men,
bers Of that lodge were present. The old treasury
box OF the lodge was an object OF much interest.
The Grand Lodge met this morning al nine o'clock.
The session was devoted to the reception OF reports
OF standing committees.
AZ ten o'clock the body proceeded to the election
OF Officers for thc ensuing year, which resulted as
ioows:-E. D. Fansworth, OF Tennessee, Most
worthy Grand Sire; fred ID. Stuart, Of the District
or Columbia, Deputy Grand Sire; James l.. RidQely
Of Maryland, Corresponding and Recording Seci =,
tary Joshua Vaneant, Of Maryland Grand Treasurer
~ noon the lodge proceeded to the Gllmor liousc
aud enjoyfd the h0spltaIitics OF Mcssrs Kirkland
Co NJ We O'Clock the lodge rcassemblcd and
tansae'e" business oi q private character.
The New York herald., 1868-09-23
usMocaATIc UNION GENERAL COMMITTEE.

An adjourned meeting OF the Democratic Union
General Committee was held at the Masonic Hall,
Thirteenth street. last evening, The Committee on
. saniAauVn suDniiIted the 1oowlng
list Of oicers:-presdent, smith Ely; Treasurer, e.
Burke Secretaries, P. Kerrin, G. Blauvelt and E.
Timpson. Mr.. Ely was elected by acclamatiOn and
on taking the chair addressed the meeting on the
subject OF the work before them. The Oflce OF vice
chairman abolished aud the other nominees OF
the committee were duly appointed After some
discussion 10 was moved and carried that the report
OF the Committee on Contested Seats be deferred and
the meeting was adjourned until Thursday next
The New York herald., 1868-09-23
THE NATIONAL GAME.
EclxfOrd Va. Atlantic.

AT the Union grounds yesterday very small num-
ber OF the admirers Of the game were assembled to
witness the contest between these clubs. Those who
were present, however, could not safely say that
they had enjoyed the dispute. 1t was very tame
and too much one-sided to be Of Interest. Holmes
acquitted himself creditably as catcher and Egglcr
at centre field covered himself with glory. He was
''sure death to any "ny' that went towards centre
field, and s entitled to the highest credit for general
good play Crane missed chance for very DIM
cult fy catch, which he tried hard TO get at, but
otherwise the playing OF the Atantcs was very
good, few points were missed and the batting by
both clubs was more than ordinarily fine, although
the Atlantcs as the score Will show were more for
tunate In not falling In the way OF the helders.
The score OF the game Is as follows:-
THE show the OF times the first base was
gained hits, nys caught left bases runsJ
The New York herald., 1868-09-23

II. without the federal government we would still
be secure and could enjoy the blessings and adyan-
tages OF well organized government After reviewing
the course Of President Johnson In making state
course OF Chief Justice Chase In the McArdle asir
and after praisng the honesty OF the late Thaddeus
stevens in acknowledging that his party were acting
saying that many persons In the United ates did
not understand their own constitution never having
read single page Of It, and for that reason people
by the radical party, and seeming TO sanction them
The New York herald., 1868-09-23

Second Days Pr0ceedings-Report Of tha
Committee Credenfials-The Proportion
Between Labor and Capital I'm the Northcra
statcs--AppOintment of Standing Conait4
Decentralization of Elizabeth Cady stanton
to "a Seat-A Lively Discussions.
The Congress assembled yesterday morning in Ger.
mania Hall, President G. @. II. whaley in the chair
and Henry b. Muhall secretary.
A discussion ensued as to whether this was the
second or third Congress OF the Labor Union. Mr..
Jessup held that the third Congress, and that
the first and second held respectively IN Balti
more and Chicago. The President decided this was
the second Congress.
The Committee on Credentials reported the follow
Ing, who were admitted to seats in the body:-John
Berry, Journeymen Gilders' Society, New York; John
=. Musdman, Brassfounders and Finlshers, New
York; James II. Mulligan, Albany Typographical
Union No. A; William II. Silvis, Ironmolders' Inter.
national Cooperative and Protective Union; E. H.
Haywood, Worcester Labor Reform League, WOr.
cester, Mass; II. L. saxton, workingmen's Insti.
tute, Boston, Mass; w. b. GOodenough Typos, No.
JOiners' Union, No. 81, Hartford, Conn; ]. Jones'
Labor Union No. 2 Grand Rapids Mich; J. q. H0-
vey, Workingmen's Union and l. 0. OF Friendship,
communication was read from the Practical
Painters Protective Society impeaching Mr.. Mule
halls position in the Congress- II states tha Mr.,
Mulhall was member Of the painters society and
thence delegated to the WOrkingmens State Assem-
bly, but was , to resign
had been working ten hours IN violation OF the eighc
hour rule.
the whole subject laid on the table, others preferrng
its reference to q special committee. On motion,
however, 1t was decided to lay the matter upon the
Mr. L. @. HrNE of Ohio, obtained the noor to OFFER
some remarks upon the proportion between labor
population OF the twenty-seven states as composed
The New York herald., 1868-09-23

General Dix, the American Minister at Parts, has
sent the following letter TO a friend in New York.
II was not written for publication but the gentleman
to whom 1t was addressed has consented to give il to
the public:-
The New York herald., 1868-09-23
rhe columns show the number Of times the first base vas
ned on hits nys caught left on bases, outs and runs

Home rins-McDOnaId, i; Ferguson, 2.
Out on bases-Eckford, 13: Atlantic, a.
Foul bound catches-Allison, !; Holmes, 1; Mills, s.
Struck out-Dayenport, q; Zettlein, 3.
Double plays Donald and Start,1.
Uuts ROM paIls-Eckford, 3; Atlantic, Q.
UmpreMr Powers, of the Exercise Club Of New York.
Scorers -Messrs Watson and Delaney,
Time Of game Two hours
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THURsDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY IS, 1858.

RAME.-Among the numerous things of interest
which we're exhibited ct the late Fair, and which
escaped particular notice at the time, was the
rame plant, which was presented by our enter
prisiDg young citizen F. James Knapp. He has
been one of the most energetic and most success
full Of those engaged in this culture, and, much to
his credit he boasts of his success the result OF
bis personal labor. If other young men, like him,
having had the best opportunities for education
in this country and Europe, would combine their
scientife information with their manual labor, and
seek to develop wealth from the cultivation Of
the soil, It would be better than to endeavor TO
push into the overcrowded learned professions,
cerkships and other pursuits in the city. That
the ramie will become one of our most profitable
sources of agriculture in this section is beyond
doubt. That it is particularly adapted not only
to our slluvial SOIL but also to the uplsnds of this
and the adjoining State, is also no longer a mat.
ter of doubt. There is already a machine in
vented for cleaning this ramie, and that several
crops year cen be made from it is also known.
Mr.. Knapp has acclimated plants fresh from the
ground for sale at his office, 127 Carondelet street.
See his advertisement.
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Action or Ihe Commercial Convention In
Boston.

A Boston dispatch Of the Sth says: In the COM
mercial convention this morning, Gen. Walbridge,
of New York, offered series Of resolutions which
he moved should lie on the table and be the order
for the action of the convention next year.
The resolutions affirm the duty of Congress to
foster all projects for the improvement of the
present lines Of communication and of those which
shall be projected particularly by land or water,
between the Atlantic and Mississippi, and Pacific,
aud that facilities, TAR as possible, should be
afforded to enable through lines from the North %
the South, and from the East 70 the West TO have
double tracks.
Another resolution recommends combination
of roads TO secure uniform system Of freight for
through trains connecting trains alta speed of 10
miles an hour, aud in favor Of the use Of the same
tracks for pass engers and light and costly freight
and of others for heavy freight
The currency and finance report then came up
for discussion.
1. That only taxes enough should be levied to
pay the interest on the public debt and current
expenses Of the government, leaving the principal
until the country shall be IN prosperous cond
ton.
2 These tsxes could not be levied so as to make
every man pay according 10 his worth, but eX-
clusively on Injuries, the favored class aud the
wealthy Of the country, thus removing taxation
from the laboring and producing interests of the
country.
8. An the five-twenty bonds that are payable
OF the pleasure of the government. five years after
date shall be declared due and payable at this
time, and payable in lawful currency of the United
Ststes or exchsngable, st the pleasure Of the
holder, vita six per cent. long bonds, payable Of
principal and interest in coin, untaxsble but with
a deduction of one per cent. to be distributed to
the States according to population.
The report of the committee on currency and
finance, submitted yesterday, was warmly and
ably discussed. The amendments were accepted :
the first recommending Congress to forbid national
banks selling any gold received as interest
for bonds, pledged for their circulation, until such
time as the entire amounts reserved by law kept
by banks shall be made by coin; the second, that
the bonds of the United States already issued are
exempted by law from taxation, aud having thus
been issued it would be a violation of law Of the
contracts 10 impose taxes upon them now aud a
breach of faith on the part Of the government.
The report of the committees was then adopted.
resolution was unanimously adopted reafiirm.
ing the adherence of the convention TO the national
honor IS indicated in the report Of the finance
committee. Three rousing cheers were given for
the national honor
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COSTUMES, MASKS AND DoHINOEs.-Msdame
Groux, the popular costumer, No. SO Cont street,
has lust received from Paris large and magnif-
cent assortment of costumes, masks and domi.
noes, made of the richest material, and with that
exquisite taste for which the French are SO justly
celebrated. Parties who anticipate going to tho
numerous fancy balls about to be given will find
it much to their interest by calling and examining
the stock Madame Groux has on exhibition. Her
prices are very moderate.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-13

erocK OF ASSORTED CLOTHING, TRUNKS, ErC.-
Messrs. @. E. G.fardey & Co., will sell this day
the stock Of clothing, trunks, etc. surrendered by
Messrs. Dreyfus, Bros. & Co., contained in the
store on the corner of Camp and Canal streets.
As this sale is without reserve and by order Of the
assignee, the trade will do well to attend. Cata-
logues Of the entire stock will be distributed for
the convenience of purchasers at sale. Go early,
IL YOU want to secure bargains.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-02-13

TEE NATIVE WOMEN OF AFKIoA.-Of the Afri
can women Du .Chaillu says:
al shaIl never forget the kindness Of those ma.
tive women TO me while was sick. Poor souls
they are sadly abused by their task. masters;
They are the merest slaves. They have to DO all
the drudgery. They receive blows and ill-usage.
And yet, at the sight of suffering their hearts
soften, Just as women's hearts soften in our own
more civilized lands. No sooner did sickness at
tack me than these kind souls came to nurse and
take care Of me. They sat by me to fan me
they brought more mats for my bed; they bathed
nv burning head with cold water; they got me
refreshing fruits from the woods; at night, when
woke up from a feverish dream, / used to hear
their voices as they sat around me in the dark
ness ptying me and contriving ways to cure me.
When think of these things | cannot help
thanking God for them; that, wherever | have
gone He has made human hearts tender and kind
TO me that, even under the black skin of the be-
nighted and savage African, He has implanted
something of His own compassionate love-"
The publishers have issued this book in hand.
some form. The illustrations are numerous and
excellent.