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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07
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We hear a great deal of nonsense
nowadays about the decadenee Of
American politics, Bemoaning over
the decline of craftsmanship, prOphe-
cies of the imam on horseback, "Vatici-
nations of imperialism" and differ
ent modes of "strong government
and disparaging comparisons between
the statesmen Of this and former peri
DDS form the staple of innumerable
political jeremiads. Of many of them
It can truly be said 1.-THE wish is
| father to the thought, while others
are born of disappointment and re-
sentiment.
That there are some facts at the
foundation of these complaints is
true. Some of them are we'll known.
There are others not so well known.
Take them altogether and we believe
the conclusions drawn from them will
be very different from those so con-
stantly dinned in our ears by these
prophets of evil.
For instance, the facts that
political managers and wire
workers are becoming every
year more inscriptions and
! corrupt, that politics as a business or
profession is falling more and more
into disrepute, that our system OF
eaucuses and conventions is notorious
ly imperfect and is tending more and
more to exclude the people from real
participation in the choice of their
public servants, are all well known to
the public.
The fact also that eminent and es-
teemed public men, who have made
politics the profession of lifetime are
being more frequently every day
superseded by men who have won the
popular favor in some other arena than
that of politics, is also well known ;
but the reasons of this popular tend
ency have not been so well studied,
and it has been made the ground fol-
much defamation about military
popularity, and the inoompetency OF
the people to judge correctly of the
qualifications of their rulers.
When carefully considered, how,
ever, we apprehend it will be fount
that the popular judgment is the wise
and true one.
The sum and substance of the popu
lar Judgment in this matter, so far, ap
pears to us to be this, that the mel
who have won distinction, and ac
complshed large results, indicative o
the possession of some great and goo,
qualities Of mind and heart, in SOM
line of life unconnected with politics
and not having political distinction il
view as an end or reward, are greater
favorites with the people than mel
who have labored directly for politioa
advancement, and have made polite
a business. The lesson to be learne'
is the old-time, worldwide one
written in the poetry and tn
gospels of all ages one of the expires
sions which embodies it is this: "H
who humbleth himself shall be exalted.
The practical application Of it
American politics is this, that the ma,
who in any of the useful walks Of lif
does something, achieves marked sue
cess, and couples with character 70
integrity love of country, and fidelit
to the duty of the hour, and who vii
make use of the opportunities an
powers which he obtains to adyanc
the public good, viii at any time out
strip in public favor the men VIII
make politics a profession and politi
! col 1ssE;,o4:o,, Al n;r, y 6 ~, - H.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07
Death Not a Misfortune.


We are accustomed to spak
death as a misfortune; we almostng
reflect that dying is a great bend
The most of men get through wi
they are sixty and seventy years
They get through; there is moth
left for them to be or TO do. And
though they do not want to die, ID
is no conceivable reason in most
stances why they should live. II
cumber the ground, Here and ID
is an exceptional case. The bed
of a ripe old age is the very y
that puts to shame an ordinary
age-useless, cumbrOus.
For many ether reasons it wOdl
unfortunate if men lived in the 1
possession Of their powers to a.
ceeding great age. Suppose that's
men in New York whose nams
familiar, who have the power ofn
ing and amassing money and proper
and who WELD the great administra.|
influence which accompanies Il
wealth suppose that they instsal
passing away in a iewyears and MAJ
room for others should live FIVE huli
years, already having scores of
lions in their hands, and air
welding a mighty influence thT
their wealth and experience, not
on earth could prevent their d
despotic in the commercial FlI
What disparity would there bel
with the tone and temper Of mod
manhood, men lived FIVE hund
years, what chance would there be
a man Of fifty to cope with q man
four hundred years How would
end of society, the upper end, byI
position, by its experience, byI
knowledge, by its wealth. Il
were held selfshly or despotical
weigh down and Cypress the
side F! There was a divine meroyE
Tested in the measurement Of
duration of human life in this req
so that a man lives long enoua
develop his forces and to acconi
a certain amount, but not long 90
to use that accomplishment as an
Of obstruction to others, or as ID
of despotism. When men, ther
are wicked and are holding high 1
we comfort ourselves by ~
" Well, they can't live forsTi
And they can net. The short
of human life, and the dying d
in this economy of life, is very
the best event of their lives.
of men that are quite useful, III
duty to die, and when they die
frequently, as Sampson did, al
plish a great work Of deliveranct
life they have done, it may be
much Of good or evil /; now let
take themselves out of the WsI
they will do something more.
a great tree is cut down in the
you will see that around it are +
trees that before had been over
owed and had no chance to g
sun; all now begin to lift theI
up and to drink at the fountain
and start up. Now that the 81
brageous monarch is gone thsa
chance for many more. So thsi
many consultations in the deg
men-if the right ones only wOii
H. w. BEECH
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

We ask the special attention of our
business men to this very able dOcu-
ment. 1t is, we think, the clearest
and most comprehensive resume Of
the financial situation of this city, its
causes, and the remedy, which has
smanated from any source. 1t is per-
fectly unanswerable in argument,
admirable in style, and faultless in
taste.
Messrs. Sullivan and Burbank,
chairmen Of the committees, and their
colleagues deserve the thanks of the
business men Of the city for the energy
and ability with which they have de-
voted themselves to this important
subject.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

@euiaxAe Journal Gays water
gee 2 rose isky the nose, and
1nct e
THE eif Ross,tsl
~ q e Ae. = frhe
SO cess ~ # eren
sftG Waezox
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07
God, wholesome Advice.

If wife wishes to be happy and
have pace in the family, she should
never reproye her husband in com
pany, sven Il the reproof be ever so
slight. If he be irritated, speak not
an agry word. Indifference viii
sometimes produce unhappy oonse-
quencs. Always feel an interest in
what our husband undertakes. and, II
he beperplexed or discouraged, assist
him b your smiles and happy words
10 perevere. If ia wife is careful how
she onducts, speaks, and looks, q
thousnd happy hearts would cheer and
brightn our existence where now
there are nothing but gloom, sorrow,
and dsc0ntent. The wife, above al
others should strive to please hei
Husband, and 10 make home attractive,
In a sreat many respects these re-
markslpply Is wen to husbands.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

FoRB1DDING THE BANs.-n i
that during the recent restorshoi
a church - Brighton, occupied b
advanced Ritualists, one of the '
men employed, ascending the PE
exclaimed, II publish the banr
matrimony between this Church
the Church Of Rome"
+" And l." said another art
turning toward the first speaker,
bid the banns.''
On what ground 7" inquired
the pulpit.
"'cOs the parties is too near al
was the reply,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

People seldom improve when they
set up no other models than shem-
selves Il copy after.
A Gsrman emperor took for his
motto; Better please one good man
than d crowd ~ bad ones"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

The Memorial of the Finance
Committees to General Blu
chanan.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

A man passes for a sage if he
for Wisaeni if he thinks he has
il be is . fool.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

BY LII BILLINGS spALD1Nd.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

This Is young iirm. Mr.. Stout -
the son Of the gentleman ! have just
mentioned. The father Of his partner
Is also bank president. Young Stout
was offered $4,000 a year to remain
in the Shoe and Leather bank, which
he refused. He opened an Office in
Broad street to buy and sell stocks.
The great trouble with stock brokers'
i that they will speculate, and money
b not safe ii their hands. This firm
started 70 do simply q commission
business and mover dabble il stocks.
Ben Holliway came into their Office
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-06-07

This gentleman is one Of our wealthy
citizens, man of high integrity, and
one of the most influential bankers in
New York. He began life with moth
ing except good principles. industry,
and perseverance. He Endorsed notes
when quite young man to the
amount Of $4,000. He was called
upon to pay them. He had $4,000,
all he possessed on earth. The bank
would cheerfully have taken that sum
and discharged him. II offered him
accommodation by way Of renewals,
He made up his mind that if he had
lost his money be would not lose his
character. As the notes matured he
paid them. And when the last note
was taken up he could command any
amount Of money at any place in the
city. He can be found at his bank Al
an early hour in the morning, and re-
mains long after the business Of the
day is closed. There is no clerk il
the bank who works as many hours Of
does the president.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-01-28

The Re bels Disappointed In Gen. Meade.
The following is an extract from ietaer
written by o prominent And Influential CIT
zen Of Alabama.
We are nos working hard ard will surely
succeed, unless 4. j. should again disarrange
cur plans by the removal of General Meaae,
who has begun 30 gioriohsly, much TO The
chegrin and disRnst Of the rebels. During
the last two weeks the latter have been hav
ins mailera, IN many COMMITTEES, all thar own
way, and the scenes Of 1860. when no one
could safely speak eRnm J: secession, we're be-
ginning 70 he re-enacsed. Did residents here,
who were Union men then, and who are still
leYal sey they have seen no time since 1850
that has 50 much reminded them ofthat pes
riod Hs have the few DAYS since General
Popes removal. We all understood well the
programme and that il would be one of vio-
prccaas med this. and but for the noble stand
taken hy General Meade orr election must
have been, and could only have proved, 1
mere farce. But now all is changed, and if
you cousE see the faces Of the leading rebels
here In one Of the iIlustsated wesklies, You
woaia laugh heartily. We rode the other
day with committee Of fheix number, Who
went 70 AtlassA Anipay its re45scse to Gen.
Meade and to get pr0Ea1e lpm hin 10 do
their bidding ] cav tReA ~ thsSf return,
and thei- yeIy presence y thecafs caskA sbad-
or ali around. Eow vvAre Aasiae enx lay,
and our friends, soIar asthay AnSe1oea Gen.
Neadess orders, are fully reaasarsd, ara al
feel confident Il @
THisGs shoald moi be done by halves II
il be right, do il boldly; if il be wrong, leave
ii nsdsae. Evrry d.y is . listie iifs. md our
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-01-28

a traae.mnn presented htii for the tenth
lime 10 q rich skinhant. III strikes me.
sad The latter, that this is pretty lnund
bill. Z ayes, rapiied the traiesman We
sans ii round oiien enough to naaks Il appeaf
50, and have called nov TO get II squared. 7
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-01-28

ss sssEss lax a 80 ~
q $3.50
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

TAKES IN THE TOWN OF MORRISANIA.-THE RE-
ceiver of Taxes for the town Of Morrsania 10
ceing the State county and school taxes at Hammers HOTEL
junction Railroad Boston post road every day.
(Sundays exceptedl from "a M to 81 NJ Five per cent
fees added 10 all remaining unpaid after the Goth Of
February The Receiver will be compelled to make
return unpaid taxes TO the County and those
who wish further expense and trouble would do well
- call Immediately q above.
CHARLES A. WEEKS, Receiver Of Taxes
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
HORSES, CARRIAGES, &C,

JOHN L. vANDEWATER, AUCTIONEER ~ DU-
"A ane street. this day. l2 M-Aucon sale Of superior
Trotting, Road and Family Stock ~
Bay Star Colt thoroughbred dam Is high years raised In
county hne spirited driver warranted 70 tro In 90
Also shifting city made wagon, IN 5000 order Harness &c
and kind trots IN minutes Also shing top Wagon, Har
ness, Blankets, Sheets, &c.
Fast trong black Mare Creole, 15k high, years; hne
very stylish warranted sound and kind ro In
2:4O; no faults or tricks. II. .
Finely bred bay Horse lsA high, years: fine gentse
gene suited TO road park warranted sound
and kind can trot In $ minutes.
Bay Mamrino rotting Mare 7years l5 high nne driver
shows fine breeding perfectly kind be driven
BY lady fast and rapid road mare, and beat 30
day 10 road wagon.
sorre Horse 65a high years; fine family road Horse
sound and kind fast trotter without fault or trick
good All harness good sepper very gentle sound and
Bay Canadian Pony high, years kind and good all
harness sadde no faults WIN ,ro in minuses Also
Also several other very fine Horses Wagons Harness. Ac
Particulars and pedgrees At SALE at n All worthy Of at
tention.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
Al JOHNSTON 4 VAN TAssELL,s ;.

JOHNSTON VAN TASsELL's
N (Late Miner 4 Somervies),
l12 East Thirteenth street, near Fourth avenue
Auction sale OF Horses Carriages, Wagons Harness and
everything the horse line every Tuesday and Friday
Mcssrs. JOHNSTON VAN TASSELL stand at the head
of the horse auction business in this city, jockeying,
double dealing Everybody doing business with rely
upon the most strict and impartial Justice.
Down town saesro0m % Liberty street, between Broad
- CATALOGUE OF ToDAy's SALE.
Roam trotng horse Dun rotted last August In Buffalo In
2 against the celebrated roting horse Panc he 10 BY
Royal George of Gray Goose formerly the property Of
wm Francis of Baltimore; kind In single and double har
~ s.gM
order.
Black Horse Is hands, six years. kind all harness.
and stylish without yng and sold only account Of
sickness of the
Top Wagon, built by first class makers.
Bay Mare, 16 hands, years. kind all harness; capital
draught mare
To top Road Wagon.
sore Horse hands, years, kind in all harness, free
from vice. excellent driver and warranted sound and kind In
every respect. ws seu.sE.,aa ..n1Mw #rI.l.r
Fine Road Horse Brown Dick-l5 hands, syeas kind and
true In all harness. rotted last In 2l6 rot
In minutes. Particulars time Of sale.
Black Horse pony built about 16 hands, years. kind In all
harness s splendid saddle horse free from all vice and
warranted perfectly sound.
Pair OF elegant black Carriage Horses 1874 hands high
kind sound stylish and true, and Of the finest teams In
the city
Several other Horses, Wagons &C. Full description at time
of sale.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
ACIFIc NAIL STEAMSHIP coMPANYs

CALLING FROM PIER NO. NORTH RIVER, FOR
- Charleston aud Florida ports the New ork and Charles
Steamship Companys class silewhecl steamship
CHAMPION, Capt Lockwood, Wednesday, March II, NJ
Bpm.
Superior accommodation for passengers.
Through passage tickets bills iainy Issued In
necton with South Carolina Railroad all points south and
southwest and with steamers 10 Florida rorts.
Goods forwarded free Of commission.
Bills Of ading furnished aud signed on the pier.
Passenger and freight oDlce ~ Broadway.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

&100 REwARD.-THE DOCUMENTS AND PAPERS
,plVO taken from residence No. 1872 Willow street,
Brooklyn the evening OF February a. being of no value
but TO the the above reward will be paid n they
returned No questions asked.
8. L. BROWN, 1853 Fulton street, up stairs, New York.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

AT THE CITY AUCTION MART, BROADWly AND
IA Thrtyninth street, J. J. HENRY, oa.'srss regular
salr Wednesday morning, at IL O'Clock, and Car
rages, Harness, Robes Blankets, Whpss Is descrip
tions at sale. No postponement actVDs weather
Sales at this establishment regular eve and
Saturday throughout the year, and buyt zstays
pec Horses suitable for all purposes fslly ad
vertised The proprietor conducts ls fk 80 fairly
and honoraby and he Will not knowingly any
thing he has tor SALE In the building k large driving ring
showing the action style speed Of while being
Sold large collection Of Carriages Harness. Robes Blan
kets Whips &C., always on hand Ut private sale.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

CLEAN TO QUEENSTOWN AND LIVERPOOL.
- steerage, S26 currency; cabin at the lowest
Saturday March u
.saturuny, March N
Drafts payable any part Of England, Ireland nd Scot.
land n current rates Of exchange Apply THOMPBONs
Passage Once, 7S Broadway.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

aay) evening" 10th inst at 6ocock. Work. third degree
II. g. PARKRs, Secretary. w. H. DEVINs, NJ.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
POST OFFICE NOTICE.

|posT OFFICE NoTTCE.-THE NAILS FOR EUROPE
VIII be despatched from this Office Tuesday, 10th
wsdnesday lin Thursiay, i2th and Saturday ia inst.
NJ: stations and b, n 4b o. o and d, ii 25 and
- 40, and at ii O'Clock A. N.
JAMES KELLY, Postmaster.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
DOGS, BIRDS, &C.

DOGS, BIRDS, &C.
ALL KINDS OF FANCY DOGS AND BIRDS FOR
"A sale-Medicines for all diseases Prepared food for
mockng BIRDS B. DOvEYs, Nos and5 Greene street.
corner Canal. 4.I1
4 IL BREEDS CHOICE DOGS AND MEDICINES
IA FRANCIS BUTLER, No. Peck slip. Butler's Infali-
Mango Cure and Flea Exrminator ~ cents. Buffers
new work, 81. Extra stock Dogs
noG AND PIGEON STORE, 81 NEW CHAMBERS
IL sree-A choice breeds bought and sold Stock Dogs,
all kinds Nl JAMES YOUNG
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
DRY GOODS.

IA Brads, $b; Chgnons, IS; set Curs III 80; retail at
wholesale prices mohair Brads cents Waterfalls go
Hair only 60 cents Ladies' hair dressed in any style only
Fourth and South Ninth streets, williamsburg Cut
this out 1A@H aaN
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
HORSES, CARRIAGES, sc.

Il for butcher doctor or grocery pair Is hands,
in mnules Apply 66 Ninth avenue, corner Of
Forty-third street. &
The New York herald., 1868-03-10
FINANCIAL.

L,OR sALE-CITY RAILROAD STOCKS AND BONDS
IL In all first class companies.
Also large variety Of Insurance stocks and other secur
tes paying good Dividends low for
ALBERT II. NIC0LAY,
StockbrOSer and Auconeer,
43 Pine street, New York
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

BALTIMORE AND HAVANA STEAMSHIP COMPANY
ID For Havana ard New 0reaI . via hey West
The arrshp LIBERTY will sail for The ports
Saturday, March H. at o'clock i. NJ.
Passengers leaving New York the evening OF the day
previous 10 sailing will conhec With the steamer
For freight having lperor accommodations
apply to HENRY N. wAkrlELB X Co., AGENTS,
16SpeaFs wharf, Baltimore.
The New York herald., 1868-03-10

A RTEsIAN, OR EARTH BORING MACHINE, WHICH
"A win sink well from nine TO twenyfour inches in diam
zion opposite the Harlem Railroad depot at Mott Haven
further particulars apply At the Office OF the Earth Boring
Machine Company at machinery depot Of the New York
WI. .af F
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1868-07-05


some time to look for proclamation of
the kind. And we scarcely expect to hear
it condemned in very strong terms in anv
quarter. For the day has long since
passed by when the masses of the Unien
men of the country expected or desired the
punishment for treason of those who have
participated in the rebellion. At first the
feeling of resentment against the enemies
of the country was very strong, and the
people would have sustained an admins
tration that was disposed to make the
offenders accountable for their crimes.
But time has greatly softened this feeling,
SO that now all that the loyal people de-
mand is that those who proved
false before and during the war
shall not have another opportunity
to betray important trusts. That they
shall not be eligible to responsible posi-
tons, nor be allowedato enjoy high offices
of trust and profit as a reward for
their treason. These demands hav-
ng been complied with by Congress
in the enactment of the series of
laws known as the reconstruction acts,
there remains no serious objection to the
removal of the remaining disabilities which
have long been rather apparent than real.
Recently there has hardly been new case
introduced into any of the United States
courts for the confscation of the property
Of persons engaged in the rebellion.
No one expected to hear of another
presentment or Indictment for trea-
son. And even the conviction of
JET Davis would in all probability be
followed by petition for his pardon from
large numbers who no longer desire his
further punishment.
The sentiment of the whole country has,
therefore, undoubtedly preceded and an
ticipated the clemency of the President by
many months. And if the portion of the
people of the South who are affected by
this pardon shall hereafter show that they
are as far removed from the resentments of
the war as their loyal fellow citizens have
proved themselves to be, they will clearly
evidence their deserving of their changed
status a-r ..t rr- sre.