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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
Our. Platform.

We call the attention of every
reader Of the GAZETTE TO the Plat
form of the National Republican
Party, adopted at the Chicago Con-
vention, and on which the party ex-
pect to stand and meet the issues of
the coming contest. No one can
read It without admiring its justice.
Its purpose, like the party which
will carry its principles on their ban
ner, is to insure the promotion of
human freedom, happiness and pros
perity to all classes. The spirit of
our principles is the same us those
which gained for US the victory
during the war, and on those living
issues our party this fall will achieve
y triumphant victory.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
-rbc Notionnl TicIsct.


Last week Mt the moment Of going
to press we hoistcd the names OF U.
s. Grant and Schuyler Coifax as the
nominees of the Republican party.
The Convention has obeyed the be-
hcsts of the men of the country who
have stood up for the flag In oil our
darkness and trial. Though individ-
ually we might have preferred the
name of Colfax to that OF Gen. Grant
as the leader, yet with the soldier
and the statesman, we have q ticket
of which we are proud.
The one an educated soldier, passed
to near the middle of his life in the
humble and honest pursuits Of COM
mon labor, until called by the nation
to fight his way from Nicksbnrg to
Anpomattax Court House, there to
hallow our arms with the fruits of
victory. He is the Fabius of Ameri-
ca, and the name of Grant is the syn
onym of honesty, courage and patri-
otism. Not single hand can point
to the moment when he ever failed
to respond to the demands of his
country. His reticcnce shames the
cowardly williams whose patriotism
sprung from their mouths and found
vent i'm frothy defamation. Tempt
cd by a traitor who possessed the
power and patronage of the noblest
officc-but the most meanly filled in
the world--he did his duty aud
proved himself honest and trustwor-
thy, whilst his assailant fled from
daylight coward and n liar.
Second TO name i'm the country,
and never to be excclled in
virtue, patriotism, honesty and abili-
ty is the noble gift of the State of In
diana--the eloquent champion of hu-
man rights, Schuyler Colfax. OF
the people and with the people, no
name In the nation carries with 1t
such a. weight of meaning as tho
name of the intrepid orator and
statesman of South Bend. Poverty
and privation lie has known, but
nothing daunted by the lowness OF
his birth, by the unkind cirou mstan-
ces Of penury, he has fought his way
up amid the Bullets of aristocracy
and wealth and power, until the men
who were ready to crush the rising
statesman, now delight to do him
honor. He rose because he was in
dustrious, he was trusted because he
was honest, and he was honored be-
cause he was gifted, brave and hon
est.
With the names of these men up
on our banner, we have made the
enemy tremble. The leader who re
ceived the sword of Gen. Lee has the
courage and the ability to compel
the unconditional surrender of whom
soever shall command the cohorts o.
the Democracy. Organize clubs Al
oncs. 9 Is es-as-
| Mot all their troops of tramping horse, -
| Nor might of mailed men, tr 2 4.
/ Not all the rebels I'm the South,
! viii bear us backwards then"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
soldiers and Sailors
Convention.

convention. saI-za..f
The Soldiers and Sailors Conven-
ton which assembled In Chicago
last week was one of the largest and
most enthusiastic meetings of the
kind held since the close of the war.
The proceedings were such as to give
courage to every loyal patriot in the
land. It was a reunion of war-worn
veterans who had but recently re-
turned from hard earned fields and
there was but one united expression
and one unconditional demand-the
preservation of the Union and Gen.
u. S. Grant as the leader in peace rs
well as in war.
The united voice which went up
from that body of true and loyal
hearts aided much i'm making the
National Convention so unanimous
for Gen. Grant as the candidate for
President.
iowa was largely represented I'm
the Convention, there being one hun
drcd and forty delegates present.
They spoke out as nobly and boldly
as they did during the war and while
the procession moved from the Court
House to the hall, the men who had
been betrayed by former represent
alive whom they had honored with
one Of the highest offices i'm the gift
of the State, were heard from In the
and appropriate tune of
''Old Grimes Is dead" 4. rsll
If any are respondent over the af-
fairs Of our country to-day, they
have but to be present at a Conven-
ton of the loyal men who periled
their lives I'm the late war and they
will there learn that the principles
for which they fought are as dear to
them now as then and that no traitor
President and disloyal element can
swerve them from their determine
ton to defend aud perpetuate the
same glorious principles for which
they fought during the war.
On the same line they expect to
fight 1t out and elect Grant Presi-
lent. Hg
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

The Marshall Times in anticipation
of q long and heated contest at the
Congressional Convention In July
suggests the nomination of Hon,
Horace Greeley as the Representa-.
tive for this District. .u ...E ..
While we agree with the Times
that the District would be ably and
zealousIy represented i'm Congress by
the eminent philosopher, we believe
IL sheer folly TO talk of such course.
1t is placing very low estimate on
the talent Of the Sixth District, IL a
worthy man cannot he selected In all
our territory who will faithfully rep
resent us. 5tsttf
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

The Dubuque Herald has not
heard of any Grant ratification meet
ings and wants TO know where the
enthusiasm is.
This is probably owing to the Her
aid's construction OF the term ratifi-
cation, Unlike the Democracy, the
Republican party rejoice over their
candidates without getting on any
big DRINKS. il that's what you call
notifications, we havn't heard of any.
II the Herald will keep posted on
current events, it will learn that no
campaign ever started off with more
Of the elements of overwhelming
victory and never were the people
more unanimous i'm support of the
ticket. saif ZIG 8Aa
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
Close or the Trial.

The tiual votes were taken on the
Impeachment trial last Tuesday, the
Yates standing the same as on the lith
Article, The same Senators voted
pot guilty a. did before. The Court
atinrrged sine die,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

Don Piatt writes from Mac a. Cheek
to the Cincinnati Commercial, and
reflects the Impeachment sentiment
of the country, as follows:
5s"!f you corner man, and force an
opinion from him concerning the
high old court, If he is q Republican
he says, generally, We'll, upon the
whole, guess we'd better persuade
him out he's q stray bull i'm the pas
ture anyhow, and a (6nestoga ut that. ;
LII Democrat, he il apt to say, .Why
he's your OWN skunk. Colonel, and
you can skin him any time you
please.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
Bolts Articles of Inn

s-. peachtnchl. t.'..t. #sEa
In 1912, John NJ. Bolts, of Virgin.
la, drew up the following charges
against John Tyler. With very
few changes they could be made APP
plicable to Andrew Johnson:
charge John Tyler with gross
usurpation of power and violation OF
law. gt. f. .r..+ss.r..t ..H
charge him with the high crime
and misdemean0r Of endeavoring to
excite disorganizing and revOlu-
tionary spirit In the country, by in
viting disregard of disobedience TO
law of Congress, which law he has
himself sworn to see faithfully exc
cuted.
charge him with the high crime
and misdemeanor In office of with
holding his assent to laws indispen-
sable to the operations of the Govern
ment. I.syus #Hfgy
L charge him with gross official
misconduct in having been guilty of
a shameless duplicity, equivocation
and falsehood, with Congress, such
as has brought him into disgrace and
contempt with the whole American
people, aud has disqualified him
from administering this Government
with advantage, honor. or virtue. /,
i charge him with an arbitrary
and despotic abuse Of the veto power,
to crafty his personal and political
resentment, with such evident marks
of Inconsistency and dupiicity rs to
leave no room to doubt his total dis
regard of the interests of the people,
and of his duty to the country. ILL
= / charge him with the high INSIDE
meanor of arraying himself i'm open
hostility to the legislative depart.
ment of the Government, by the
publication of libelous end SANDER
Gus letters over ibis own signature,
with view OF creating false and un-
merited sympathy for himself, aud
bringing Congress into disrepute and
odium with the people, by which
means that harmony between the
Executive and Legislative Depart
ments, so essential to good govern
ment and the welfare Of the people.
has been utterly destroyed.
Icharge him with pursuing such
q course of vacillation, weakness and
folly as must, IL he is permitted TO
remain longer at the head of the
Government, bring the country into
dishonor and disgrace abroad, and
force the people into state of AFFECT
misery and distress Mt home.
/ charge him with being utterly
and unfit to have the des-
tinies of this nation i'm his hands as
Chief Magistrate, and with having
brought upon the Representatives of
the people the Imperative necessity
of exercising the Constitutional pre-
rogative of impeachment.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
Williams UnI.,ang.

Whilst Gen, Logan was on his way
to the Chicago Convention, the train
stopped at York, Pa. The General
was recognized by party who inn
mediately began hurting large stones
through the windows. The missiles
struck others of the party, but Gen.
Logan escaped. 2i# q
In 1886, at the same place, an at
tempt was made TO assassinate Gov.
Geary, of Penn, by firing into the
cars. The last resort Of the Demo-
cratic party in the case Of Abraham
Lincoln vas assassination. Rich
ar,lson, of Georgia, fell victim to
their bloody purposes and scarcely a
week passes but they use their strong
est and biocdiest argument---the
knife and pistol of the assassin.
The, New York World counciled
wholesale bribery i'm the inpeach-
ment matter and a host Of yelping
ours council the most iiorrid practices
to get rid of Republican leaders.---
Where will their infamy end. fgt
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
Let ms be THANKFUL.

The Copperhead Legislature of
Ohio has adjourned after doing all
the deyiltry they could invent. -
Among other Infamous acts they de-
clared that no man possessing sin
gle drop of negro blood should have
q vote and that the Superior Court of
the State should not consider any
case involving this question out of
the regular order on the docket.
This would postpone the tests of its
constitutionality for two years were
IL not that the short lease of power of
the Cops is ut an end.
The stubborn cussidnessn of the
Ohio Democrats has shown itself in
the most mulish forms. They have
yelled partizanship and partizan Leg
islature until a few silly people be-
gan to think that perhaps there were
u few grains of virtue among their
great heaps of loud smelling rotten
ness. Those Republicans who were
thus gulled when they supposed they
were playing with lap dog, and
caught skunk, were not to be pitied.
Served you right.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

A Sudden Moral Change.
The Democrats have lately come to
the conclusion that there are at least
seven honest men who formerly be-
longed to the Republican party--the
seven recreant Senators who voted
for the acquittalof Andrew johnson.
What sudden moral change in the
eyes of the Democracy it has made.
The Democrats have howled about
the dishonesty of Grimes for years,
now he Is worthy of their highest en-
comiums and they would be willing
to exalt him by their votes, If posi-
BILE, to the highest Office In the gift
of the people. Instead of measuring
man by the standard Of manhood,
they measure his moral standing by
the stock he takes ia Democratic
principles,
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

ARRESTS. The Waverly Repu6li-
can says: Warrants were served
yesterday on HI. A. Miles, Deputy
Sheriff, and Messrs. Kearn, Rinker
and Speedy, for participation in the
lynching of McRoberts. They were
to-day taken before Justice Risdon
for examination, who on application
ofthe prosecution postponed the hear
ing till the 2lst of July, holding the
accused for their appearance on their
own recognizance of $1,000 each, at
the suggestion of the Prosecutions
most farcical proceeding in our judg-
ment.n
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

1t is reported that Andrew John
son, with his characteristic D,odcsty
announced his disapproval ofthe nom
nations at Chicago and is confident
that If he IL nominated by the DEM
ocrats in July, he can beat Grant at
the polls in November.
With little urging, Andy could
be persuaded to sacrifice four years
more In the White House.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

Never i'm the history of any party
have the nominations of candidates
for President aud Vice President
given more unive rsal satisfaction
than the. selection last week of
Grant and Colfax as the standard
bearers Of the Republican party
The people from one end of the
country to the other have received
the news with great enthusiasm
With such platform and such men
rs leaders, the election this fall will
be carried by larger Republican
than that of 1860. tz%Ga
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

The Grundy County alias favors
strongly the calling of an extra ses-
sion of the Legislature that the res
Equation of Senator Grimes may be
officially demanded.
I tits true that James w. Grimes
no longer represents the Republican
party of Iowa, but an extra session
would be useless expenditure of
money. If the renegade Senator
will not resign, the party is strong
enough to carry his dead weight"
until his term expires.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

Brick Pomeroy says: There is
now in Northern Iowa n very fine,
splendid, tall. brown stallion, which
was stolen from his owner i'm one of
the Southwestern States. If the
rightful owner of this horse will
write to the editor of the La Crosse
Democrat he will learn exactly where
to find his horse"
It's about time you confessed,
Brick. Who did you steal the horse
from? Make an honest confession
and you will feel better.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29

The sales of the great dry goods
house of Field, Letter & Co., for the
year ending May LIST, reaches the
large sum Of So, 79S, 47O, which ex-
ceeds that of any other house here
over two and q quarter millions, and
is surpassed i'm New York by only
two houses. It Is larger than any
four houses in st. Louis or Cincin-
natl Chicago has just reason to be
proud of such enterprise. Chicago
Tribune, nay 1Tth.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1868-05-29
WIN ECAR,
To Butter NJ akers

The butter IL
gathered. worked.
wished and sailed
before taken from
the cfurn !: vet II
h perfectly sim
pie and easily
cleaned.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-01
In the Political Interests of
the People,

The UNION AND DISPATCH, as hereto
fore, viii take the Constitution aud laws for its
guide; and in the discussion Of all the new and
intricate questions and issues arising out Of the
extraordinary condition in which the country /.
placed. Il will adhere TO the principles an
teachings Of the founders and expositors Of our
government and institutions. IL will endeavor
TO ruard with vigilance and defend with uuwa-
verinr earn estness and faith the rights and inte-
SITS Of all the States. and the essential prinri-
les which constitute the basis Of the Republic.
We shall oppose all invasions Of these. and
Iphold. to the utmost Of our ability. the union
Of the States under them. Feeling that they
ro endangered by the revolutionary schemes Of
Radical politicians who now hold the Legis-
alive power Of the Government, We shall abate
othins Of our past opposition to their mea-
1urs With these views, which are no lsssthev
,,uound convictions. we cannot and will no'
hesitate 10 defend the unfortunate South
the aspsrsions and impostions hespeo apo ts
people. and urge that JUsTToE and RIeHT shall
neted aut q them
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-01
CRIME IN MISSISSIPPI.
\ tsamuI.nssh FoitOWed Assaated.
OufrRg eOusIy Beatan ana Robbed in
YaIIObusha County.

\ ssauII.nssh Followed AssRais esi.
OufrRgeOusIy Beaien ana Robbed in
YaIIObusha County.
From the Memphis Ledger Feb. %.
We are indebted to Mr.. Harry Childress,
conductor on the Mississippi and Tennessee
railroad, for the following particulars of a
most outrageous affair that occurred in
Yallobusha county, Miss, on Monday;
A gentleman from Alabama, named
Rurk, passed through Grenada thai day,
and while paying ferrisge at the river
showed a roll Of bills. The money was
seen by two men known IA Holmes and
Williams, who, Immediately obtaining
horses at livery stable, started in pursuit
of Mr.. Burk. They closely dogged him
until he reached lonely spot near Harvey
station, eight miles north of Grenada,
where they attacked him with bludgeons.
He fell from his horse beneath the weight
of their blows, and while lying helpless on
the ground was beaten by the two rufians
until rendered unconscious.
While their victim was in this condition
he was robbed of all the money in his pos
session, which amounted TO only ninety
| dollars, and left on the road--the highway
1 men eNluenly DeiieHlhR MIN ueau,
Later in the day Mr.. Burk was found in
the road utterly helpless, but conscious. In
answer to questions, he narrated the facts
and gave a description of the scoundrels
who had assaulted and robbed him. Or
the following morning the man Holme;
was arrested by soldier, bot succeeded il
escaping. He was soon afterward rear
rested at q q. y station, few miles nortt
ofNIarveV - taken TO the lattel
I fIkc- " e he was Identified by Mr.
4 Burk, aad confessed the crime William
was al raFge at last accounts.
When the train leit Harvey station yes
terday, excitement ran very high, AL
though conscious greater portion of th'
time, the nsture of Mr. Burk's iniurie
caused his case TO be regarded as extremely
critical Many favored lynching the pris
oner, but We have not learned whether any
steps Of that character were taken.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-01
Heuse Of Representaaives.
NEW Bills AND RESOLUTIONS.

-N-' AA-fA~' 49, @NA~7ONCAACAA4s b.
Mr.. Prosser: A bill to provide for pay
ing the current expenses of the present
session Of the Legislature.
Mr.. Prosser: A bill submitting to the
voters of the seventeenth civil district
(Eagefeld) of Davidson countythe question
Of subscribing Sl00, 900 to the Evansville,
Henderson, and Nashville Railroad.
Mr.. Taylor, Of Carter and johnson: A
resolution to appoint Joint Committee 10
investigate the accounts Of the late staff
officers of the Governor on file with the
Comptroller. Adopted.
Mr.. Singletary: A reaolution instruct
ing the Senators and requesting the Rep
resentatives in Congress from this State to
endeavor to secure compensation to David
Ellis, of Carter, and John Turner, of Union,
for services rendered and sacrifices made in
plotting recruits from Tennessee through
the mountains to the Federal army in
Kentucky. Adopted. l~
The remainder of the session was de-
voted to the consideration of the Senate
bills on the first and House bills on
second reading Senate bill for the benefit
of the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and
Charleston Railroad was rejected.
Adjourned to nine o'clock Monday.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-01
WONDERFUL rREAK OF NATURE.

In family living on Central avenue, lie
a child that promises to be a card for Bar
mum. Ii is female, now two years and
seven months of age, fully developed into
womanhood. The change from that of
ordinary infancy to full maturity, took
place when the child was two years Of age.
With the first indicition of the presence of
womanhood, the Child's body rapidly
changed, 10 all its parts, from the con-
dition Of the tender infancy TO the fullness
of that Of healthy girly Of eighteen. The
face, alone, remained unchanged full,
round baby face, quite pretty 10 all its
features, with bright, sparkling and intelli-
| gent eyes and rosy cheeks.
This wonder has attracted the attention
Of many ofthe physicians ofthe city, sevar
al of whom have obtained photographs Of
| it. The child walks, taiks, cries and eat1
| like other children Of its age. 1t is quite
forward 10 talking, speaking both German
and English, Cincinnati Commercial o
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