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The freedman's press., 1868-07-18
The African Judge.

Alexander of Macedonia came one day "'
distant province in Africa, rich in goId. lAs I
habitants went to meet him carrying OaSA'
full Of gold and fruit. !,
'sDo YOU eat these fruits ?" said AlezandsT'
am not come to view your riches, pu' y ~
your customs"
So they led him to the market Wllele =.
chief Judge held his court JUST 'heh' T" ~
stepped forth and said 20 Judge! nave ~,
of this man sack full of chaff, ana naNo
in it a considerable treasure. the chali ? -,
not the gold. Speak to him Judge lof I.
his" His adversary also citizen O wy \ r.
answered: ''Thou art afraid lesb tlo'i o'io4
tain something wrong, and | fear TO take y ~
+baa sold the this sack including al 'D''.
contains, keep thine own. SPEAK 20 hilii 'O'~
effect-oh Judge" u,
The Judge asked the first II he had s0l'
answered ''yes" He asked the other Il DC II.
daughter; and he also answered yes. l'D
said the Judge-"you are both honcSt P''s
unite your children to each other, and gi'o
the newly found treasure for marnasep~'
This is my decision" .1,bBl
Alexander was astonished when he Dsa'3
sentence. 1c1a
.'Have Judged unrighteously" said tns ,sr M
Of a distant land, "that thou art thus asl0D ~
"By no means" answered Alexander p''
conntry it would have been otherwise
"And how ~ inquired the African Jug srsj)
s'The disputants0 answered Alexanas,, ,s rbp
,,ova Loot their heads. and the treasure '
have come into the hands OF the kino'. .nds
The Judge smote his hands tose'h'l 80 nae
udoes the sun shine with you, anu o0N
drop rain upon you|
Alexander answered Eyes" .,,o,
.Then it must be" he pursued, ~
the innocent animals that owen = @
for over such men onghf no sun
| no heaven to rain.
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70 tho Members of the Convention

A few reasons why the Convention should
adopt the section introduced by Mr.. Newcomb
or something ike it.
You will put in your Constitution, if not in
words, in spirit the declaration: "All men are
born free and equal" and yet you will let q
whole race of people whom this Constitution
will govern, labor under the shame and outrage
and inequality of what is known in law as bas-
tardy--it is one of the enormous sins Of slavery
which it is the duly of Republican Convention
10 rectify as far as it can be done.
You will also add that all men have certain
inherent and indefeasable rights, among which
are enjoying life, and liberty, and acquiring pos
sessing and protecting property, and reputation,
and yet you will refuse to legitimse the unfortu-
nate people for whom this Constitution is
made, to allow them to properly inherit property,
and you keep up the stain of bastardy their
reputation.
1t is plain principle of justice and law that
no man is allowed to take advantage Of his own
wrong, and yet you allow q whole race to be
wronged. and invite wicked men in the future
to take advantage of their own wrong.
We claim that this custom Of bastardy is a re-
lie Of the barbarous ages.
We claim that provision putting all children
born in the State, on an equal footing in the eye
Of the law, will not only be an act of justice,
but put an end to great wrong, to society and
humanity
1t is one Of those questions that frighten the
propriety of timid men, but should have no terror
for just and enlightened Republicans Remem-
Der, such provisions not only effects the par
49, 81 l,,++ +bo .,f r0r
reeting great sin.
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What is a Newspaper.

The affair which took place i'll the Represen-
tative Hall on Saturday morning, to which we
have alluded in another place, brings to our
mind serious thoughts, particularly in putting
our first paper before the public. What is true
newspaper! In our pride, we answer: it is the
peoples champion, the tyrant's foe it is the
friend OF the down-trodden and oppressed the
faithful sentinel on the watch tower of liberty !;
it is the hand maid of science; of art of morals,
Of religion, in fact it is the great educator. 1t
is the fearless critic that keeps public men in
dread it is court that tries mems hearts and
heads and watches their course and actions
while i'll public office; in fact it is the power that
moves and moulds the public sentiment the
world over The lightning of heaven has been
trained to feed the press with news Science
has been brought TO bear to make printing easy
and beautiful power presses that work with the
ceerity Of thought and the intelligence of man
hum the world over, throwing off their thou
sands of editions. The whole literature Of the
age is turning into the newspaper Well may
those who venture to live upon public sentiment,
tremble when the press speaks. There is anoth-
er definition for q newspaper that no doubt ap-
plies to many public Journals: "A party tool"
and this seems to have been the mistake made
by those Republicans who take exception to the
course Of the San Antonio Express. If there is
any one thing for which that Journal should be
loved and honored, il is its open and manly
course III dcnouncing rebels and criticising fear
lessly the public acts Of its partizans, the
Republicans. z newspaper that has manliness
enough to set it's face against self-interest for
the sake of promoting the public veal, to hold up
even its political friends to public scrutiny when
it deems the public interest demands it, is gem,
and every lover Of free, fearless press must come
to the rescue when such paper is sought to be
subdued' The Bully Brooks arguments or the
usages of the prize ring will not do in this age
and in these times. Such arguments are the
last resort and when resorted to, prove nothing,
but leave behind the condemnation Of an outra-
ged public. Long live the San Antonio Express,
pity it is that there are not more such journals
in Texas; it sprang from the ashes of the Alamo
Express, which perished for it's loyalty in the
flames of treason and rebellion; we hope it will
continue to maintain its high, patriotic, fearless
character.
These reflections, we hope will satisfy those
who may take an interest in our welfare, that
we, too, will try to make the Freedman's Press q
true newspaper
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Our Ticket.

We put forth the Republican Presidential
ticket. The names of u S. Grant and Schuyler
eyes and hearts of all loyal men are turned in
fond anxiety towards them. Grant led our ar
mics TO victory, and Colfax led our Congress in
it's noble efforts in support Of Grant and the
army. Their election will be the final triumph
Of freedom and Republicanism in this country.
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18
Ratification Resolutions OF the
Grand Council u. IT,. OF a.

We the Committee appointed by the Grand
Council, Union League of America, of the State
of Texas in Council assembled on the 18th day
of June A. d. 1868, to draft resolutions ratifying
the platform and nominations of the Chicago
Convention, beg leave to report the following
preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The National Union Republican
Convention, assembled on the goth and 2lst days
of May A. d., 1868, in the city of Chicago, repre-
senting the Republican party of the United
States by unanimous vote put forth General
U. S. Grant and Schuyler Coliax, as the Repub
ican candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States.
4nd arhereas, The platform adopted by said
Convention, accords equal justice to all men, IL
respective of race or color. Therefore be it
ResoEred, BY the GrandiCouncil T. L. of A., OF
the State of Texas, in Council assembled, that
we pledge our unanimous support to the plat
form and nominees of said Convention, and that
we hereby declare our entire confidence IN the
ability, integrity, and patriotism OF the SAID
nominees.
Resolced, That we urge upon all subordinate
Councils of the T. L. of A., and all other lovers
of liberty, law, good order, peace and the Union,
in Texas to give an undivided, earnest and de-
ternined support to Grant and Coltax, In whose
election rests all the hopes OF the American he
public. WIN. V. TUNSTALL,
HENRY NJ TAYLOR,
GEO. w. SMITH,
Committee from the Grand Council, U. l.. OF A.
AUSTIN, Texas, June Is, 1865.
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Notice to Members of the Conven-
ton.

Gentlemen of the Convention, our columns
are open to you, and will be glad to receive COM
munications, or news, or speeches from you. We
know that there are many brilliant minds in
your assembly and we will be glad to enrich our
columns with your thoughts. Any communica-
tions or other matter handed to Mr. Newcomb,
viii receive proper attention.
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18
To Advertisers,

We will receive limited number of advertise
mcnts, and as our paper will go to a large class
of consumers in Texas, it is unnecessary to state
the immense advantage of such an advertising
medium. Any person desiring to advertise will
apply at our Office near the Land Office.
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10 our Agcas is.

Write your letter to DR.. NJ. c. Keith, Austin,
Texas Send names of subscribers as soon as
you get them, but keep money until we direct
you how to send it. Don't write Freedmans
Press on the outside of your letter as it might
be confiscated on the road
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office.

DR.. NJ c. KEITH, is authorized to attend to
any and all business connected with the Freed
mans Press establishments he will receive and
attend to all communications or correspondence.
Persons writing to the Office on business, will
address, 'Dr NJ. G. Keith Austin, Texas
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18
To Preachers and Teachers.

The Freedman's Press will be sent free to
every clergyman of the colored people in the
State, and to all teachers of colored schools
Send Ms your names.
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18

The newspaper is sermon for the
thoughtful, library for the poor, and a
blessing to every body. Lord Broug-
ham called if "the public instructor"
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18

TERMS OF ADvERTIsING.-On square OF eight
lines one dollar for first insertion, and fifty cents
for every additional assertion; deduction made
for permanent advertisements,
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Plan reported in Congress.

The free eolored population numbering abr
seven hundred in 1860, is not comprised in !
above table.
A comparison of the tables shows that theg
ceptance of the substitute, instead Of the Co
gressional plan, would reduce the population
Rusk. 1881 inhabitants, but increase its aa
and tax assessment respectively, 1924 squao
miles and S12,l49 16 taxes.
Houston would be the oser of "a, 4,4SO squss
miles, 7O,164 inhabitants and Ss7,O42 IS taxes
Lincoln would get the lions share, by an
dition of 1926 square miles, 85,O55 inhabitan
and $74, 1893 19 taxes, over the Congresson
allotment.
Under the impression that the territory b
tween the Brazos and the Colorado rivers vii
mainly be made the subject Of amendments
may not be superfuous to state that the i
counties, which are trayersed by the Colon@
river; MataSoIu;t, "HLtoH, ooloia"o, Ia!1
Bastrop and Travis embrace $3.50 square mA.
Al, ,4O9 inhabitants, 1899 SO taxes; the one bali
of which are included i'll the apportlonmatG
Houston and Lincoln respectively wth$Es
square miles, 2O,7O4 inhabitants and S2Slaa
taxes.
The balance of the Territory between th'se
rivers embraces, 16,087 square miles, 64'4 n
habitants and S516,728 q.
The entire Brazos valley with about l0a'VO
inhabitants, nearly one fourth Of the grand p0a'
will probably cast deciding vote, as 70 Sh'4
division plan deserves the preference
L. DEGENER.
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A cargo Of Africans: II IS saidwas re-
Gently landed in Cuba.
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18

Housekeeping has been introduced as
a regular branch of instruction III German
schools.
The freedman's press., 1868-07-18
Division of the State

The merits of figures, when used a. an !.
ment. are more readily understood. when
sented to the eye than the ear. The atton4
of the members Of the Convention i j ],
account most respectfully called to tho f.n
ing extract from the statistics Of Texas,
For the purpose of avoiding mixipo !.
the names applied to the different sections
proposed by the several plans now under cons,
deration, the name of Rusk is adopted e. !,
territory in which the greatest portion of p,
County lies, and the name Of Houston for L.
territory in which the city Of Houston Is s+n,.
ed, and Lincoln for West or South Texas !;
which San Antonio is the main city.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01
LYONS FLEA POWDER.

1t is well known that Lyons genuine Magnetic Powder
will perfectly destroy everything in the shape of feas ticks
bebug reaches &c that il perfect poison to the insect
tribe but entirely harmless the human species and do
mesc animals.
Bedbug. Ants Roaches etc every house. This Pow
der their natural death 1t should be in every cupboard.
JOIN ROME, Esq., Superintendent Of the New York City
Hospital says: :" 1t is the only article we
have used"
New YORK HOTEL PRoPRIErohs say:-We have used
LYONS MAGNETIC POWDER
ex:ermnang and vermn with entire satisfaction
CJLEM AN STETSON, Astor House.
S. T. CDZZENS. American Hotel.
ACKER TREADWELL. St Nicholas Hotel
S. LELAND Co Metropolitan Hotel.'
Testimony of this character hit be added any length
Wherever il is used il advertises elf.
The genuine has the signature Of f. LYON and the private
stamp of DEMAs BARNES Co. Anything else of this kind is
imitation counterfeit Any druggist will procure the
genuine if you insist You will have other
Sold by all druggists and general storekeepers in every
town and mining camp on the Pacific Coast. 47l2.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01
REDEMPTION FUND,

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN BY THE UN-
~ dersigned, according to law, that sealed pro-
posals for the surrender of county Warrants will
be received at his Office in Weaverville up to the
last day of the August term of the Board of Su-
pervisors. PETER PAULSEN,
2s:tsb. County Treasurer.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

THE New York World said of the neIt Presi-
dent, before the Republicans nominated him =
" He has within him every manly quality, when
will cause the name of Lieut.-General Grant TO
live forever in history" The World has changed
its opinion Of General Grant, but the people have
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

ACCIDENTAL DEATH. "A Augustus Eastman
much respected citizen of Tehama county was
instantly killed by the discharge of shot gnn'
at his house fourteen miles south OF Tehama,
on the 22d nit II is supposed that he was en-
deavoring to draw the charge when the accident
occurred Deceased was a native of Maine.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

FINE ARRAY OF REPUBLICAN TALENT. In the
Second District the following array of talent is
nrominent in connection with Congressional
houors y G. McCallum, Judge Brockway, A.
A. Sargent Nathan Porter, Charles H. Turtle,
William Highly. Newton Booth, William h. Dud-
lev. Colonel VIM G. Wood, and General U. ii.
La Grange.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

Coon FOR ARIzoNA.-An old California seces-
sionist has been laid on the shelf in Arizona
The official returns Of the late election in that
Territory give Mccormick, rep for Delegate pn
Congress, $40 majority over j Rush formerly
a member of the Legislature from Cousa coun-
~ Another pround-swell" for Democracy
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01
ICE! ICE! ICE !

r1,HE UNDERSIGNED HAS A GOOD SUPPLY
of the article at his Ice House Sidney
Hill. Saloons and families desiring it will be
supplied every morning. JOHN G. DODGE.
Weaverville, July 10, 1868. 27:to.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

AMONGST Atlantic Gables, steam navigation and those
poeessions and art that mark the Nineteenth
Century u-e Dr. Ayers medicines They
take henections of mankind from the rap
iiity with which they Try AY CHER
NV prcro Al on a cough and What skin diseases
or impurities of blood Withstand AYERS
AYES pills perfection of purgative-every family
should have almost every family does MOI trife
to he thankful d medicines and the knowledge how
10 e them for protection disease. These DR.. Az FRS
rparatons and furnish and do not hesitate
10 commend them.-.N LlMis Lf1dfr.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

THE Southern University Series, prepared under
the direction of that able teacher ana ripe
scholar. Prof Holmes. The Typography is good.
Introduce into YOUR schools Southern University
Serie,-Rep Superintendent Fitzgerald
We wonder whether that recommendation is
intended as official?
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

WHAT would our liberties amount to, ten years
from now if Grant had not had command after
the Democratic Mcclellan had made pitholes all
through Virginia The time will come when
the record of the Union army in the rebellion
will be the brightest of all the stories of arms
Yirninia (Neuoddl TrespdSs.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01
HOW To SAVE A DOLLAR! F.!

UyHE PER CAPITA POLL AND HOSPITAL
Tax for the Fiscal Year of ls6s-'69 is 90
each. On and after Monday, the Sd day of Au-
gust, the Poll Tax will be $3. Persons may
settle the same with w. H. Bachelor, who has
been appointed Deputy Assessor. These Taxes
are now due, and will be strictly enforced.
ALBERT BOWLER, Assessor.
Weayerylle, July 10, 1868. Tito.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

TTNHE MOST EXCITING AND INTERESTING BOOK EV-
i Err PUBLISHED This work embraces m authentic
and official of the hitherto suppressed and in
formation obtained by General Baker during his
services Chief of the National Detective Police 1t
announced more than but owing the attempts
of the GoveTnmen to press its publication delay ed
IL will be issued unaered and unabridged under the
supervision of General Baker
The authors wellknwn confidential and intimate relations
with Mr. Lincoln and his Cabinet and his person.
can people as those of most distinguished military he
The little information meagre Of his
operations derived from the of the day have
y awakened intense desire the minds read
ing community to learn still Of the mysteries hereto
lore hidden by the curtain Of official This book
enecualy lifts the veil of and lays bare their in
ward eces-es to the inspection and criticism OF the world
Inc morals OF the National Capital thoroughly ventla
ted and there revelations heads
OF departments members Congress female pardon
ers and distinguished military characters 1t contains the
only ocia history OF the assassination conspiracy its
conception in the haunts of vany burial place
Booth For thrilling interest. these marvellous of
Genera Baker eclipse the famous experiences Of Fouche
Vidocq and possess the merit Of truth
ty Now that the war and plea military
cessIty can no longer be urged withhold
ing the important facts revealed by these disclosures
h nng and just that the people who spent
should have its inner history by our
thor the official and sole of the archives Of the
Nations Secret Service
One large octave volume of pages illustrated with
numerous hne Engravngs, will be furnished subscr-
bers at the following prices, payable delivery:
Cloth, 81 30
FIa1n Leather, : 90
For full particulars please address the
SUBSCRIPTION DEPARTMENT,
Il. Il. BANCROFT & CO.,
2sto. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

CoMpLIMENrED.-A correspondent of the Yreka
J9urnaL writes as follows from the camp ground
at CRYSTAL Creek Scott Valley :-'' The principal
part of the preaching has been done by Rev. Ell
der Cummings, (Baptist) of Trinity Center. and
Rev Mr.. Pinneo, (Methodistl of Weaverville.-
Mr.. Pinneo is Young man of rare talent, fiu-
ent speaker, and one who holds the attention of
his audience closely during his entire discourse.
Mr.. Cummings is also man of fine oratorlcal
powers and great ferver. and has voice and
manner of that peculiarly impressive character
calculated to move the hearts of his hearers
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

SoLAxo.-The Press says there are constant
conversions to the Union Republican cause IN
that county Manv who voted the entire Demo-
cratic ticket last Fall boldly announce their IN
teution to support Grant and Colfax; Inc 11e'' res
puts Solano down as good for four hundreo ~
publican majority.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

THE San Francisco Labor Exchange is finding
employment for from sixty to one hundred Ia
borers, male and female, daily. 1t is one OF the
most creditable institutions the State affords.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

WHITE swELLsGs generally considered to be indications
f scrouous tendency the and the first thing to
he done for their purify the blood and umors
Rristo Sarsapara Pills used conjontly are possessed
Of the very properties required they cleanse purify neu
trauLe L , aiu p, to 81 % ,bn ,rnrEis 573
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

A RTICLES INTENDED FOR EXHIBITION
N will he received August lst. Articles from
the country should be directed TO care of W. J.
Stodart, Industrial Fair, San Francisco and if
arriving too early will be stored free of charge.
See circular.
The California Steam Navigation Co., and the
San Jose R. R. Co will convey goods for cxhi-
biIon free. See circular.
Steam power will be furnished free to those
requiring it.
There will be abundance of water for ex-
hihring Pumps, Turbines, etc.
The Pavilion, covering - 900 feet, is built
with special regard to the requirements of ex-
bibtors and protection of goods is thoroughly
ventilated. Special has been taken with
respect to proper light +; 200 burners illumina-
ting it AT night.
The Gallery of Paintings, Pictures, ETC., is 200
feet long by 80 wide. Ample provision will be
made for the comfort Of visitors in the Pavilion
such MS refreshment rooms, seats, etc.
Application for space to exhibit must be made
at once.
Circulars containing Rnes and Regulations can
be obtained at any of Wells, Fargo & Co.'S OFF,
ces, or by addressing H D. Dunn, Correspond
ing Secretary, Mechanics Institute, San Fran
cisco. 28:tn9.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01
HOSPITAL PROPOSALS.

OEALED PROPOSALS FOR THE CARE AND
Dmaintenance of the INDECENT Sick in the conn
ty Hospital for the term of one year from Au-
gust lS6s, will be received by the Board of Su-
pervsors at the next regular term, each propo-
sal to Stale for what sum, to be paid out of the
Hospital Fund, the party making such proposal
will contract and bind himself to furnish all the
care, attendance, fuel, lights, provisions, medi-
cines, medical attendance, and each and every
thing necessary to be provided for the proper
care and maintenance of the lndigent Sick that
are or may be in the said Hospital from August,
1868, to August, 1869, the Superintendent under
such contract to be appointed by the Board and
under its control. The Board will reserve the
privilege of rejecting one or all of said propo-
sals BY order,
2s.tsb. JOHN W. PHILBROOK. Clerk
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01
MEXICAN MUSTANG IMMINENT.

The merits this Lniment well known. Its effects
are instantaneous. soothing. and wonderful.
Cuts bruises pr,ins aud swellings, common and
family bottle of this Lini-
mrnt is the best investment that can be made.
1t is than the doctorit time in send
ing octor-t cheaper than the DOCTOR and should
never be dispensed with.
READ THE FOLLOWING:
al take pleasure in recommending the Mexican Mustang
Lnmen valuable and indispensable article for Sprains
Scratches Calls Horses Our have used it
Burns Bruises, Sores Rheumatism &c. and all it
acts like magic" J. H. HEWITT,
Foreman Amern Wells Fargos and Harndens Express
The sprain of ankle occasoned while ska
ting last winter entirely cured in week after she
commenced C using your celebrated Mustang Lniment"
Gloucester. Mass, August l, 1865 ED. SEELY
Quick certainly is All genuine is wrapped in
steel plate engravngs bearing the signature of g. West
brook Chemist and the prra T. S. stamp of DEMAs bARNLs
Co. the top. -5
An effort has been made TO counterfeit with cheap
stone plate label. Look closely!
Sold by Druggists and Stores, at 25 and so and ST.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1868-08-01

JONATHAN. Rev. J. NJ. Woodman, of Chico,
addressed the young folks composing the Band
of Hope temperance organization, on the 4th
of July OF " Jonathan" prominent charac-