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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

While the ReactiOnst and Rebel presses have
violated all truth and decency in the effort to carl
cature malign, and misrepresent the personnel
of the Reconstruction Conventions, it is a some
what notable fact that they have been unable
to find fault with their acts. Conventions which
are described as so many crazy Bedlams are
found to be slowly and deliberately framing
and adopting constitutions which are unexcep-
tionable. The moment their wild frenzy crys-
tallizes into action, it s seen to be sensible and
discreet.
The Georgia Convention, which was repre-
scented by the Rebel press as being intent on
coniscatng the lands of planters, and dividing
them up among the negroes, is, on the contrary,
discussing petition to Congress to loan the
planters S30,OO0,0O0 10 keep their plantations
from being sold out for debt, and to enable them
10 stagger through the burden Of financial diff
entities entaed upon them by their rebellion.
In one respect however, the present Reconstruc-
ton Conventions contrast strongly with any legis-
latiye assemblies ever convened in the Southern
States They are thoroughly anti-Slavery, and
loyal The johnson Conventions, elected by
white votes only, could with difficulty be CO.
creed into recognizing Slavery as abolished,
Secession as void, and the National debt as
inyiolate. Several Of them took steps to recover
for emancipated slaves. The Committee on
the Bill of Rights of the North Carolina Con-
vention have unanimously reported the follow
ing section on these points:
ITO maintain the honor and good faith OF the state un
furnished the public debt regularly contracted peofs
and after the Rebellion shall be regarded nvolate and
never questioned but the State shall never assume or
pay any debt obligation incurred In aid OF nsurrect0n
or rebellion either expressed implied, against the
United states auy claim for the loss or emancipation
of any slaves"
Is it not time that the ancient Conservatives
of the South had abandoned abuse as policy
Even the Saints are advised to make friends OF
the mammon of unrigbteousness. Why, then,
should not Rebels condescend to make friends
of the mammon of loyaltyf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST MARRLAGE
We attach little importance to random ru-
mOrs, but we must be very incredulOus indeed
if all we have heard and read did not make us
suspect that in our modern society causes were
at work hostile both in form and substance to
the institution of Marriage. We call it con-
spiracy, for it is a conspiracy Of influences, if
not of persOns-not conscious and puIposed,
perhaps, but none the less settled and active.
1t appears under various forms-sometimes as
reluctance on the part of young men to
assume marriage bonds, because the girdles,
bracelets, necklaces, and rings which represent
it, and the social circle it implies, are much too
costly for men beginning life with moderate
means to afford. 1t is the complaint in En-
gland and it is the complaint here, too, that
matIimony is luxury which none but the
prosperous and rich can indulge in. In a
complaint so universally expressed, and in
such tones of alarm, there must be some
truth, though it may he impossible to
say precisely how much. The marriage
statistics do not report any falling of as due
to this cause. Many causes affect the marriage
tables, the chief among them being the con-
ditiOn Of trade and the money market In
prosperous years marriages are more frequent
than they are in times of business depression.
Then all classes find matrimony too expensive
a privilege and forego it. The decrease in the
number Of marriages does not indicate de-
Ginning respect for the institution. 1t merely
proves the power of economic laws TO restrain
desire. In the State Of Massachusetts,, during
the year 1S47 a year of remarkable prosperity,
one couple were married to every ninety-eight
of the population. The City of Boston, In
1864, another year when money was plenty,
through the stimulus afforded by the war, had
a marriage rate of 1881 to each thousand of
its inhabitants, or three thousand and sixty
two to hundred thousand. But from 1852 to
1868 the average rate Of marrying in Massachu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
HOW MAY WE RELIEVE THE SOUTH

To ~ bdn0r o. Inc IrtoHr
SIR: We are glad to see that the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher has made contribution to Washington
College. Virginia Aside from the magnanimty Of this
act 81 has given wise direction to popular sympathy for
the suffering people OF the South No adequate scheme
Of relief for the widespread restitution OF that section
offered by private subscriptions; albeit private
benefactSrs will find ample scope and wise investment
whose health and fortunes have been alike broken by the
War who have pensions and no wealthy kindred TO
depend upOn hut who, in thousands OF instances, as
fafhefs have helpless families, sons have aged pa
rons looking 20 them, amid the ruins Of their once luxu
rous homes their last left dependence Educate these
paimed physically disabled sons or brothers, and at
once they become sesnstaned and able to assume the
caro- OF their dependent kindred Hence repeat that
there was as much wisdom as magnanirnty in Mr..
Beechers donation 20 the cause OF Southern education
His broadly humanitarian sympathies here at least,
chred IN perfect harmony with patriotism and sound
policy: for the South be sefsuppOrtng until
fhe main ed among them educated for the business
of life Moreover IL is not reasonable 70 expect people
exhausted Of their wealth and just Degnmnga struggle
elevated and extensive facilities for education These
must afford them speedily possible OF moral and
socla deterioration viii follow hard upon the pnehnGs OF
Overy But the utiltari8n ear OF this age should
not heed this cry Of the needy we put the case CONNER
otsy and aver that it Is sound business sense for the
North 10 Lift the EOnth speedily possible from the
condition OF drudge 10 the higher spheres OF activity
whore cultivated tastes will make larger demands upon
arts and manufactures Of the Eorh-VeT6 SAT ga.
piepti" -
10 facilitate this object would it not be well TO have
public meeting held at early date IN behai OF inc
education OF the Soath and particularly Washington Io
lege, Lexington, NirglDaf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
THE WILLIAMS COLLEGE SCIENTIFIC ExPEDl
TON.

The expedition from Williams College, which
left the States early in the Summer Of the past year for
the purpose Of making scientific explorations in South
America arrived In NewYork the nth ins bound from
Para The party comprised two divisions one of which,
starting from Guayaqu upon the western coast crossed
the Audes and passed down the Rio Sape meeting upon
the Amazon the otlcf which started from Caracas,
upon the coast Of venezuss aud proceeded up the ORR
noco and down the Rio Negro, making distance OF AGO
miles by canoe The collections Of the expedition repre-
sentpg the various departments Of Natural History viii
DO much toward the development of the productions
this country, toward which so much interest is being
directed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

A correspondent cites one of the resolutions
of the Syracuse Convention which seems to
him to contradict our statement that the dele
gates to Chicago were not instructed" to
vote for any particular candidates, but the
Convention merely indicated a preference
for Grant and Fenton. On the contrary, the
paragraph quoted fully bears out our state
ment. Here it is; The Delegates care hereby
INSTRUCTED to vote as a unit in the Chicago
Convention; and are requested to employ all
honorable and proper means to secure the
nomination Of Gen. Grant and Gov. Fenton
"for the offices Of President and Vice-Presi-
dent
That is to say. the Syracuse Convention re-
questcd the delegates to vote for Grant and
Fenton, but required them, whoever they voted
for, TO vote as unit. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
Smnstmenis. &c

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

We live in strange times. The New-Jersey
Legislature absolutely refuses to repeal the
outrageously oppressive Republican law which
prohibits the sale of Apple-Jack on election
days. The time was when Democratic major
tiles were estimated by the number of barrels
of whisky to a township; but innovations OF
the most radical character are displacing ell
the good old customs and if this looseness goes
on it will not he long before whisky will pos
sess no more voting power than skim-nilk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

writer urges Commodore Vanderbilt, since
he has four of our greatest railways under his
thumb, 70 favor travellers. and at the same
time increase his railroad revenues by estab-
fishing good cab system from each of the
city railway stations. We second the motion.
The City Hall Ring has, as the public has
reason to regret, taken the control of the hack
ney-coach business from the hands of the Police,
and now that Capt. Bracket can do no more
than compel hackman to refund whenever
he is caught in an act of extortion, the thieves
In the business are making reprisals upon
travellers with impunity. Let the Commodore
attach score of good cabs to each railway,
and make every cabman responsible 10 trust
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

The narrative which Mr.. Young gave at the
recent meeting of the Royal Geographical So
ciety of his adventures in the track Of DR..
Livingstone leaves no doubt that the report of
his murder so long believed, was sheer fab
rication, and though of course it does not en-
tirely relieve our apprehensions, no advices
from the distinguished traveller himself having
come to hand, it gives excellent ground for
hope in his safety. Mr.. Young traced Living
stone four days Journey beyond the scone Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

The Neio- York Times has examined the John
son-Grant correspondence, and arrives at the
following conclusions: Mr. johnson is undoubt-
edly correct in stating that Grant is a liar and
a sneak. But then, on the other hand, it is
equally certain that Grant is accurate in de-
claring that he is not liar nor sneak.
While both parties are unquestionably right,
it is, nevertheless, impossible to see how either
of them can be otherwise than altogether
wrong; and il it be true, as there seems no
reason to doubt. that the Presidents recol-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

his alleged murder and heard OF him still
journeying resolutely northward. The chief in
whose territory the search terminated assured
the party that if Livingstone had been killed
anywhere within months journey the news
could not have failed to reach him. There
seems good reason, therefore, to anticipate
Liyingstones arrival at some of the towns on
the Upper Nile at any time although it should
be added that Sir Samuel Baker from his ex-
perience of the country, despairs OF the ex-
plorer's making his way home by that route
with the small force (nine men) now left him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

Here is another chance for cry against un-
equal representation. Vermont, not satisfied
with two Senators and three members of the
House, all Republicans, has managed to get
into Congress no less than fourteen Of her sons
two extra in the Senate, and seven extra in
the House; and among the latter is Thad
Stevens, the terrible old man, whose name Is
used to brighten noisy Democratic babies. Only
think of it Fourteen Green Mountain Yam
KEGS in Congress. II is not TO be endured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
MURDER IN CAMBRIDGE. GRIEVANCE COUNTY

MURDER IN CAMBRIDGE, GRIEVANCE COUNTY
L. ]. Kidder and Robert Corbn, both hold
ing respectable position in society, have long had
quarrel about plat of ground few miles from owvillc-
ION Monday Corbin and friends gons 20 the plaes
to do something toward assuming or MAINTAINING
possession They were intercepted by kidder ana
his friends. who avowed their purpose to be 10 pro
vent Corbin from prosecuting his journey. Kidder az
tempted stop corbn by striking at the horses sachec
TO the sleigh Corbn sprang from the sleigh and r,hec
10 the front OF the team, at the same time telling ha
der not TO interfere with him. Kidder replied. - wiz
split you down." and struck ut Corbiu With an Ak
fob Immediately drew pistol when Kdder cried OUT,
shoot win you ~ aud rushed upon him with the ak sp
lifted Corbln IN attempting 20 avoid the blow stumoiso
and fell the passing over his body and bnryng IN ne
snow AT this instant Mallory, friend OF Ccron;
eaped out of the sleigh aud rushed between kdder ana
Corbin, who was stu down To-. to save Wen the tSc
Az. Mallory received the blow. ON bis srraJ
Mallory then grappled with Kdder for the possession ~
the axe,a desperate struggle ensng kter msng esew
exertlon to strike Mallory another blow ME w ~
were thus engaged Corbn raised himself from W. "
ground aud discharged his pistol at Eiddsr the ball
Ing fatal effect killing him Instantly Corbin subse
Iy surrendered himself TO tho suthorives.r ~
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

The Fenton Central Campaign Club are to
hold ratification meeting at Cooper Institute
Friday evening, Feb. H. the anniversary Of tho
capture of Fort DOnelsOn, to indorse the NOM
nations of Grant and FentoD, and the Recon
struction policy of Congress. Eminent speakers
will address the meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

A Tennessee paper announces that Andrew
johnson wants to take the stump during the
approaching Presidential campaign. We do
not believe that any party would accept bis
services-unless the Republican Committee
should engage him as a dreadful warning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
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lection of the matters at issue is to be trusted,
then nobody can deny that Grants behavior
has been strictly proper, and so has Mr. john
sons; both, however, having to slight degree
deviated from strict veracity, without, it should
be added, in any way affecting their character
for integrity and truthfulness. If so, why mott
Whereby. what's the odds2 Awast there!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

The Pennsylvania Legislature has repealed
the act by which il has hitherto been uphold
ing the Gettysburg Asylum Lottery, and tho
enterprise, therefore, stands a better chance Of
being judged by its own dement's, though We
dare say the dnpes are not all yet undeceived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

rS-T Flag Of Washington, facts concerning
the recent important resignation, Fenian, Maine
Fish Commissioners, Letters from the People,
caqo and Rock Island Railroad cases, on the
second page; the South, arkansas, and Money
and otheS Markets on the third page; Foreign
on the Sirth page; and Real Estate, Ship Ners.
seventh page of this mornings TRIBSSE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

Senator Doolittle in letter to The Janesvils
Gazette. in 1862 proposed to make negro
territory in the United States, beginning with
"South Carolina Does that agree with his
present theories of the rights of the conquered
Stofes3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13
TO CORRESPONDENTS

No notice can be taken Anonymous Communications Whatever
INTENDED Tor by the and address
ofhe wter-nO. necessarily for publication bat guaranty for
his good faith. . nm r..
All business letters for this should be addressed TsE TRiB
| UNR," New-YOrk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

worthy superintendent and he may do what
Hack Inspector Brackett would have done had
not the City Hall Ring stepped in to rescue
its friends, ri .t en 30 f.,s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

A PLEASANT ENrERrAISMENr.--A Grana
Musical soir6e given by tho young ladies Of the Roes
land Female Institute, under the superinfendence
Prof Aug Buechs. aud assisted by thee'ssin
vlolinist, Mr.. I. b. Poxnsnski OF EswYStk on fno'.
evening. The proceeds 70 aid q wutns. bsno'0'''
object - Fl .ff..ti ~ ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION. = The Fortieth
Anniversary OF Mcendreo College. az the College Chapel
Lebanon IL. viii bo held on Thursday. Feb. 20,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

PERUVIAN SYRUP.-This valuable medicine
silently making i into public favor by the numerous re-
srksbls has performed lis singular efficacy owing the
pde Iron winch remains unchanged tbs preparation and Is
Which this vital element Of healthy blood be sup
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

A good way to relieve the streets would DO
to abolish the obscene newspapers which create
such instructions around the news-stands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-02-13

THE GoRHAM WARE, tndisputably superior
. first ShSNsld PEal., for sale at retail by
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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-09-29

TIE MUNICIPAL ELECTION BHL.-The Num-
cipal Election bill, which was published IN full
in our columns yesterday: morning, is one that
materially affects the interests Of the City Of
Charleston, and was naturally the topic Of uni
versal discussion. In the counting rooms, in
the stores, at the banks, IN the lawyers Offices,
on the street cars, at the corners, wherever two
or three men we're collected together, there
was waged the war of words as to the merits
and dement's of this BILL, AS it was published
exclusively in The NEWS, many persons ex-
pressed doubts as to the fact Of thiI bill hav-
ing become law. That two out Of three daily
journals published in Charleston should omit to
notice 30 important fact is. of course, strange,
but We have been watching the progress OF
this bill from its first introduction into the Le-
gislature, and We published it as soon alter it
became a law as possible. 1t was signed BY
the Governor on Saturday, and we published 1t
on Monday, having had information OF the fact
of the signing by the Governor, both from our
special correspondent and from official sources.
We hope that the Charleston public will after
while become accustomed to the fact that The
NEWS is the most go-ahead paper in town,
and that they will cease to doubt the authen-
ITCHY of our information merely because 1t is
a day or two ahead of our dignifed coteInpora-
yIon