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The New York herald., 1868-10-30

whose sympathies were with the rebels ana whose
policy would be directed to the strengthening OF that
party In power which Is daily plungng the south
deeper and deeper into anarchy. Some OF the North
ern politicians, even OF the republican party. have
been hoping against hope that the beaten savehold-
ers would understand the logic OF events and cease 10
struggle for that unjust supremacy over the coored
race which terminated with slavery. They were VIII
ling to forget the issues OF the war; to welcome back
the representatives for Southern constituencies ana
TO discuss with them the remaining subjects o. con- on
troversy on the old ground Of equality under tne
constitution. The history OF President Jn JohIsons
administration has shown, however, that the Sou,li In
ern politicians tncOrrglble, that they cannot DO
entrusted with the management Of analrs apart IRON
the supervision Of the central government that wher
ever they have the power they will make the eesia
tlon OF Congress- OF no effect and that IN , orast
to get power they will not scruple to have resort
to nloodshed and terror Should :. seymour Y nis
term would be used by the South for the purpose OF
endeavoring to recover Its old ascendancy, and only
miracle could prevent the civil war from breaking
ont with greater bitterness than BEFORE Inc action
Of the Georgia house q LEGISLATURE IN turning OUT
tinged with negro blood Is a specimen Of tho tnso-
lent vindictve aud overbearng spirit OF these we'll
beaten but still unrepentant Shareholders.
The New York herald., 1868-10-30
THE NATIONAL GAME.

These Two clubs played lively and exciting game
on Tuesday afternoon, al Mount Norris In the pre-
sence Of very large concourse of spectators. There
were great manv ladies present, all OF whom ap.
peared to be well posted base ball matters. The
score given below will show that the game was well
played and highly credItabe to both parties Where
all played well 1t Is rather diicult to particularize
generally bat especial mention 10 due to Messrs.
Nevins J. Law and Helms, OF tho Ross Club, and to
Kelly, Farley, Penny and Neville, OF the olympic.
Penny is to be credited with 1ne catch OF 'hot'
line ball, on which he, with Farley made o double
play. Neville In charged with good one-hand catch
or long hit TO left feld The score Ii as folows:
The New York herald., 1868-10-30

[FrOm the London GI0bo, OCT. IT.J
The contamination OF such grand International
undertaking as the construction OF submarine tun-
nel for railway communication between France and
England would unquesti0nably ne Of the greatest
triumphs Of modern times. But we must be per-
mitted to reterate our opinion IS to the impractical
biity Of the scheme Though sceptcal neither OF the
possibility Of completing the WORK Of the advan-
tages OF such communication to England and France
ooaos ing tne most an
financially and commercially successful. We have
shown before that to pay the smallest dividend upon
the capital outlay would absorb ON amount that
could not be reck0ned upon from the in
creased trafilc arising. nom the connection
Of the railways OF the two countries, not
to mention the competition which would certainly
be carried on by passenger steamers and cargo boats
across the water = We conceive that II
the scheme OF efYecting railway communication be-
tween England and France, whether by submarine
tunnel or bridge Is ever carried 0lt must be un.
dertaken ~ an imperial and not "a commercial
work. H1t
The New York herald., 1868-10-30

Total. $l05 377, 2o0
monarchy negotiated two loans and made 0shef
financial operations which. according to the balance
October g. rs 1885, amounted to francs sx.
elusive Of the old foreign debt OF Mexico, whose
credit In said balance amounts to 27l sl5 lrane
OF the first loan scarcely S32O0o,00O came into
Mexico, and Of said amount $26,o0O,ooo was
virtually not received, for 1t was expended II
the payment OF the French troops and otherwise
and the maintaining Of several legations established
by the usurper In Europe-so tnat the real am0uns
that entered into what was called the Central frea-
this small sum they wished 10 make the nation re.
sponslbe for On immense deb, the payment Of whose
II the intrigues Of the Europeans had succeeded,
this operation one OF the most rlinou. ever perpe.
ruined Mexico, making her tributary to Francs for
an indefinite length OF Time. Comparing these terri.
Bile burdens created Win the oolect 2. ensav1ng
with the expenses OF the war sustained Dy enc re
public In defence Of her autonomy and Independence
there will be noted very considerable difference IN
iavor OF the nation, which will be one Of the many
reasons why we should consider the patriotic efforts
Gauss as worthy OF the blessings o prosperity. Tns
budget OF the so-called empire for the year
1865 amounted TO $4s0oo 00o wnile that decrced ~
Congress for the year 1868 does not amount 70
S19 000 00D thus leaving difference OF $40 900
year Setween the expenditures OF the republican a1d
..ionarchical institutions Of Mexico. Supposng tae
disbursements OF the States, in their internal nd.
ministration should amount TO o0 900 or
more. eth there would be an annual saving o1
S2A OOO OJ0 per annum to the nation.
The French government ixsd the amount OF 70.
CARNATIONS due French subjects for damages ~
10000 600 OF rancs exclusive OF the reclamation OF
the house of J. b. Jecxsr Il Co. mixed
commission, composed OF Mexicans and French.
men, was Installed in the capital after It's occupS.
tion and the reclama ons presented TO 1t amounted
TO sum total OF $3l, LAT, according TO
official data existing in the oifice charged with th3
liquidation OF the accounts. The mixed nlssi01
rejected number OF recamations, amounting to
25o85o31. recognizing the sim OF $e,3iSlio; that
Is 70 say: about 32Q 0Q0,, or, which is the SAND
thing less than 6ne-haf tile amount claimed BY The
Cabinet OF the Tuilercs from tho very beginning Of
tho question. Stll, OF this sIn0udt the Mexican
commission rejected large sum, therc being no
proofs aud Justice to support them. All OF those
facts which took place uader the rule and pressure
OF French bay0nets and which had their influence
on the usurper himself are the most complete vindt
cation OF the republic, aud proof OF ths exaygeraton
Of said claimants who found protection, not even
among their own agents, during tie time they he'd
partial, momentary and transient domination over
part OF the country.
The New York herald., 1868-10-30

A. Enriish View Of CRAMPS Election

Iron the London Morning star, October Ill
The question 70 be decided next month - purely
and phases OF political feeling which more Or less
enter into the decision OF ali state elections The
people nj large will be called on to say whether they
p,cicr tno saQacous solder who brought tie war TO
a victorious Termination the plotting politician
The New York herald., 1868-10-30
Report OF Minister Romero, Of the Treasury,
TO tho Mexican Congress.

Report or Minister Romero, OF the Trensury,
to tho Mexican Congress.
On September "a Minister Romero, OF tho Treas
ury, presented his report the Mexican finances to
Congress.
The Minister begins by stating that the disorgan-
iKed condition OF the country hos kept the Treasury
Department back in its operations Time il needed
to carry out fully the workings OF that branch OF the
government. In some States tho local authorities
granted unlawful dspensations; In others the State
authorities laid hands on tho national revenues In
spite OF the orders from the federal Executive The
only data furnished are those relating to tho last six
months OF the nscai year ending June %, 1885, &C.
cording to which the receipts amounted to 4lo,ls7,
eS3 %. About one.half Of said amount came from
maritime and frontier customs; $1,0oo,ooo from
stamped paper sales, anotheyu million from the Gus
tom House In the capital, and the balance from
mints taxes on silver, the Post ONCE nationalized
property, &c. Taking the last half year ~ o
basis Minister Romero estimates the years
receipts ~ about s1s,c25,327 90. This amount
would be insufficient TO cover the budget
Of expenses voted BY Congress- May 90 1863,
for the present fiscal year. There would be deficit
OF sec, no e6. The Minister then goes on TO show
that the receipts Of the present fiscal year cannot
reach 40 high ngure as last year. His reasons for
40 thinking arc three:-Flrst, there viii be no re-
cepts from conHscated property sold on account OF
the owners treason; second there win be few II
any receipts from the sales OF nationalLed property;
third many taxes In orcc last year. were reduced or
abolished by Congress on May q last The amount
Of taxes thus done away with Is estimated at
Ss34, 34s 20. Among these taxes u the famous one
on the transfers OF real estate. Hsas
The Mnistcr dismisscs the item Of the national ex-
pcnditure In very summary and unsatisfactory
manner. Here IN the whole of his report thereon--
Tho government would have desired 10 transmit 10 the
House Astaement although imperfect Of the disbursements
made ny the national treasury during the last hscs year
With regret had to dss from doing account OF tho
difficulties presented acquiring the data necessary
howevsr, that for the neIl report .hi, diaoul,y will
have been removed. II has given absolute preference
20 the amount of incomes conssrng Of most importancs
Tho republic erpends all s revenues and the Interest In
known the disbursements would consist only Ia having the
details oi expenditures Tbs recsipn ave their
The New York herald., 1868-10-30
TM PASSAGE Qf TIE uAaOAHslLfs.
No pun EpiroR OF rHE HEHALp:-

In your complimentary notice OF Admiral Farrs-
quits visit to consantnople you leave your readers
10 infer that his fagship was the only American
msu-af-war, except that which bore Commodore
Bainbridge on his compelled expedition from the
Dey OF AlGiers, which has been permitted to pass
the parianeles. You have inadvertently overlooked
the fact that 10 the Of 1887 the United States
frgate Consultation. bearing the broad pennant OF
Commodore Jesse ID. Elliott, and having on board as
guests General Lewis Cass (then Minister 70 France)
and family, was permitted TO pass the Dardaneles
and proceed 70 Constantmople where she anchored
General Cass, VITO was on . semtonlcial tour In
the East enjoyed extraordinary privileges, and re-
ceived the most gratifying attentions not only rom
tile sultan and his officers but from the celebrated
Mehemet AL then the ruler Of Egypt as well as Of
syria holding his authority independent OF the
Sultan. This visit OF General Cass was the inaugu
ration Of good feeling between the Turkish govern
ment aud own WAS q midsnipman on tue
Constitution us the time, and had the pleasure Oh
| accompanying General Uass through his whole tour
/ Truly J. w. BRYCH
| a PnsSoNEsos II SEA ACCOUNTED FoR-Ine
rron Glasgow on the ID inst feit severaf sh6cEs q
, earthquake at see, OF which the captain gives the
ioliowing aceoun.: september IL In latitude
tountercd Q shock OF earthquake Again on Septen.
Der Is, IN etltuds 80 81 north aud longitude l23
vest the oicea5 and crew teit trembling as II the
vessel had grounded, and at ten o'clock the Same
night fog arose being clear overhead accom-, an,ed
| With q smell of fire. This Continued ali night. Al
nine ocock A. NJ. september 10 the foa cleared oil.
but the sinei continued some time after Again, iri
latitude "a 10 north longitude l3i AZ west tho air
| had ihe same smell ~ OF fre The weather was
clear at tho time, With heavS sea running.
The New York herald., 1868-10-30

Home riln--kslly,
Umpire Mr.. H. Crooker OF the Harlem Club.
scorers-Messrs Hx and Donough.
Time Of gsme-Two hours and twenty-five min~tas.
The New York herald., 1868-10-30
COLOMBIA.

President Correoso's Expedition Against the
I Observation-Disclosures Pressed Into the
Sorvice-ReIeaso Of Political Prisoners.
The New York herald., 1868-10-30

The steamship Alaska, Captain Gray, from Aspin-
wall october 81, arrived at this port yesterday The
following Ii the list OF treasure by herr
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

They alone make war and revolution
who attempt to arrest this quiet mode
of putting aside willy despotism and the
usurpatiops of a fragment of q Congress
asserting absolute power over the be-
nign system of regulated liberty left us
by our fathers.
This must be allowed to take its
course. This is the only road to peace.
1t will come with the election of tho
Democratic candidate. and not with tho
election of that mailed warrior whose
bayonets are now at the throats of eight
millions of people in the South, to COM
pei them to support him as candidate
for the Presidency, and to submit to the
determination of an alien race of semi
barbarous men. No perversion of truth
or. audacity of Misrepresentation can
exceed that which halls the candidate in
arms as an angel OF peace.
em, very respectfully.
your obedient servant,
FRANK z. BLAIR.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

The Medical Journal says: IL is often
q question among people who arc nnac-
qu aiuted with the anatomy and physioi
ogy of men, whether lying with tho
head exalted or level with the body IS
the most wholesome. The majority con-
sulting their own cases on the point, ar
que in favor of that which they prefer.
Now, though many delight i'll boistcring
up heads at night, and sleep soundiy
without injury, yet we declare 1T to be a
dangerous habit. The vessels III which
the blood passes from the heart to the.
head arc always lessened in their cayi-
ties when the head is resting in bed
higher than the body; therefore, in all
diseases attended with fever, the head
should be pretty nearly on level with
the body, and people onght TO accustom
themselves to sleeping thus and avoid
danger.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

SEIZURE OF SOUTHERN RAILROADS
BY THE GovERMENT.-The Secretary of
war has inaugurated q new policy re
garding Southern railroads. Many of
these have been largely indebted to the
government for long time on account
of material purchased at the close of the
war, and most of them, although able,
have persistently neglected to make pay
ments. In all such cases it is III contem-
plation to appoint government receivers
to take full possession OF such roads and
control and operate them till the debt
is paid. Several roads have already
been taken possession of in this man
ner, which is i'll strict accordance with
the terms of the contract entered into
when the government material was pur-
chased. Those roads which are really
unable to pay will be as leniently dealt
with as Justice to the government will
allow.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAIL ROAD
Twelve thousand cross-ties have been
purchased, and preparations are making
to put the road in splendid order in
time for the Falltrade. The locomotive
Sam Houston has been refitted through
out, and will hereafter bear the name of
Horatio Seymour. The Ben johnson is
also to be refittcd at once The business
season will commepc CO with the road in
thorough repair, an ample supply of roll
ing stock, and plenty of locomotive pow
er. We arc informed that, Dotwith-
standing the dulluess of tile times, the
road has been making sufficient amount
to pay all expenses, with a little TO spare.
| Il Marshall Ieras,) RerU6licdn.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

From a copy of the La Crosse Demo-
crat, which we received from friend,
we learn that Mr.. Pomeroy does not adj
mire Seymour and Blair, and that he
was bitterly opposed to the New York
Convention nominating them. AS it
was to his pecuniary interest to abuse
all the gentlemen who were prominent
before tile Convention except Mr.. Pen-
dleton, we arc not surprised at his hos
tility towards the nominees. But let
him rant and rave as much as he chooses;
the Democracy of the country applaud
the action of the Convention in selecting
two men, both of whom have done more
since they were nominated to unite the
party and restore confidence than he
ever did with his millions (9) of copies
of the Democrat Mansfield Times.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

a clerk in dry goods store retired
one night, having for his bed-fellow an
acquaintance dating back to school
days. Our informant slept in the next
room adjoining the door, which was
partly open. III the middle of the night
he says he was awakened from sleep bS
hearing the clerk In n loud tone of voice
exclaiIn, "How many yards did you say
YOU wanted, madam2' Three yards
enough9" and the next thing heard was.
a tearing noise, and the bed fellow OF
the clerk Shouted ont, "What are you
doing, You have torn my shiH from bot
tom to topr' The poor dreamer imagiIi-
ed himself in his store waiting on a lady
customer who wanted three yards OF
calico. The shouts of Inerriment which
the event produced can we'll be imagined
Mr.. Pendletou has taken the stump
for Seymour and Blair.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Chief Justice Chase has declared to n
Western friend that while he could not
accord personally with the resolution
against the reconstruction acts, and be-
lieved that the present constitutions
ought to stand till changed by the peo-
a Democrat, u States rights Democrat,
and in full sympathy with the Demo-
cratic party He also spoke very highly
of AIR. Seymour.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Last Wednesday night malicious
and cowardly attempt was madeto assas-
sinate Mr.. Il. l.. Pierson, at his residence
about four miles from this place. He
was sitting just outside the door with
his head reclining on the porticO-railing
talking to one of his freedmen when he
was fred upon; one of the shot taking
effect in his forehead, in an oblique
manner, and another in the breast, rang
ing round the side, and coming out under
the shoulder. Had it viried the least
particle and entered the cavity, instant
death would have ensued; or had the
shot in the forehead been directed in
straight course, the result would have
been the same. The other part of the
load passed over Mr.. Persons head,
through an open door, barely missing
Mrs. Plerson, and lodged in door lead
ing into an adjoining room. The affair
is shrouded in mystery; no evidence, as
vet, has been elected which would lead
to the detection of the guilty.
The shot have been extracted and the
patient is in fair way of recovery.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

A highly colored farce was enacted in
town yesterday evening. A grand Rad
ical pow-wow was held at the Court
House, at which about three hundred of
the loyal complexion were present, who
we're addressed by Gems. Flood and
Mudgett. Loud sentiments and lusty
cheers, at regular intervals, prevailed
throughout the ''dark proceedings"
In candor, we must admit that both
speeches were of mild and conciliutory
nature, that of the former, especially.
Though nothing seriously Objectionable
was uttered by either.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

The New Orleans Crescent says: Brick
Pomeroy made speech in st. Louis the
other day, and SO disgusted the Demo-
Gratis that the Republicans are anxioust to
engage him to speak his peace through
out tire season. just before the noml-
nation by the New York Democratic
Convention, lie came out with one of his
characteristic denunciations of Seymour
and Blair which, we think, will disgust
Democrats everywhere.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Mr.. Ray, of Ouachita, has introduced
a bill in the Senate providing for the
abolition of the Office of Parish Recorder
and transferring the duties of the same
to the Clerk of the District Court
Another bill has also been introduced
empowering Parish Judges to grant
divorces.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Mr. Simmons, Druggist, has received
n large and select assortment of Toilet
articles, such as Perfumery of the most
exquisite odors, Combs, Brushes, Paints,
Powders, etc; also, Cutlery, Stationery,
ann other articles too numerous to men
ton, all of which can be had cheap, tor
cash
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04
Under date of New Orleans, July IS,
Cen. Buchanan issued the following:

Gen. Buchanan issued the following:
To avoid the necessity of answering
numerous questions, which are being
asked on the subject-the Sub Assistant
Commissioners and Assistant Sub-As-
sistant Commissioners of this Bureau,
the planters who have received supplies.
aad all others interested, are distinctly
informed, that the entire crop of cotton,
sugar, rice and surplus corn-after de-
Quoting the amount necessary for the
use of the planter, for the coming year
will be forwarded to the merchant as
signed to the Agricultural District in
which the planter lives, in compliance
with Orders No. IA, current series from
these Headquarters.
No excuses will be taken from any
agent who does not see this order rigidly
carried out.
Hereafter, no agent will forward to
these Headquarters, the application for
supplies of any planter, under the pro-
visions of Circular No. 1, current series,
applying for the first time, without ac-
companying the papers with report of,
1st. The prospects of the crop of the
applicant being sufficient to reimburse
the government, for supplies that may
be furnished, as well as to pay the
wages, or share due laborers.
Cd. The fact that the government as
siStance is absolutely necessary.
And, Sd. The easiest mode of access
to the plantation.
The provisions of Circulars No. 1 and
5, and Order No. Ia, current series, will
be closely adhered to.
We clip the following card from the
Natchitoches Times of last Saturday
which we are requested to publish:
A CARD.
July 81, 1868.
| MeSsrs. Editors:-I find i'll the las
issue of the Red River News that the
Editors of that paper have taken it upoI
themselves to publish that the colOret
orator who spoke at Beulah Church OIL
Saturday last, stated that 'not q single
black man joined the party" and "tha
the assertion of the colored champion
of the Democracy is entitled to credit
and proves how for the Spectator over
shot the mark.
AS L was the only colored speake
present at the Barbecue, j suppose an
the one alluded to. If / am entitled tt
'scredit,'' / hope the Red River New
will accord it 10 me, when / state tina
the account given of the Barbecue a
Beulah Church by the Spectator is cor
rect, and that "black men" did join tin
Democratic party Mt the time and plac
. stated. In conclusion, beg to say tina
made no such statement as the one at
tributed to me by the Red River News
Yours, respectfully,
KING JOHNSON.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

An exchange says the difference be-
tween eating strawberries and cream,
and kissing pretty girl, is so small that
it cannot be appreciated. There is some
dispute on this point, however, and We
are about, in becoming spirit of self.
sacrifice, to offer to institute series OF
experiments I'm order to test the matter
thoroughly. So bring On your straw.
berries and other tliiugs
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04
dbe Natfbitorbes Spectator.
r z R n s :

ER II s.:
Tar SPECTATOR will be issued every Thursday
Morning Subscription price-$5 per annum,
80 for six months, IN ADVANCE.
ADvERrIsEMENTs will be inserted at the rate
of 81 90 per square, for the first and IS cents
for each subsequent insertion. Eight lines, or
less, constitute one square:
Cards occupying the space of one square, $50
per year.
Liberal deductions from the above rates made
in favor of those who advertise more extensively
by the year, or for shorter period.
Marriage and Obituary notices exceeding four
Ines in length, and all others published for the
benefit of private parties, will be charged as
advertisements.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

We are informed through private let
ter that a large and enthusiastic Demo
cratic meeting was held in WINFIELD,
Saturday, 25th inst, at which one hun
dred names were added to the Club
Several able speeches we're delivered on
the occasion.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04
Cen. Grant said in 1861:

ST am Democrat, and every man in
my regiment is u Democrat, and when
shall be convinced that this war has for
it's object any other than what l have
mentioned, or the government designs
using its soldiers to execute the purposes
of the aboiitionists, pledge my honor
as soldier that / will carry my sword
on the other side and cast my lot with
the people,"