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The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30
Total,
$I46, l79
Richmond Enquirer.
The New York Times notices the i'm.

The New York Times notices the i'm
pertinence of Forney after this fashion:
"We hope the members of the United
States Senate enjoy the lectures read to
them regularly twice day by their Clerk,
in his two newspapers. They may seem
occasionally little vehement, and even
insolent; but it is probably one of the
pefquisites of his position to be insolent
and peremptory, whenever the occasion
may seem to require it. He warned them
on Friday that to doubt that they will
vote to convict the President would be
"treason to representative government"
and that vote against conviction would
"blast with infamy" the Senator who
should give it. Whether bullying the
Senate which elects him is among the du-
ties of the Clerkship which Colonel Forney
fills we are not aware. We presume,
however, that he is INDUCED in the prac-
tice, rather because it is pleasing to Sena-
tors to be bullied, than because it is his
duty"
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

A SPOTTED MILITIA.-The new consti-
tuition provides for the enrolment in
common, of men of all colors, and allows
white men to be differed and commanded
by negroes. If it shall be adopted, we
will therefore see white men forced into
the ranks with the blacks; and both to-
getherJin many cases, commanded by
General Pompey Smash with his sable
hued subalterns. 1t would be amusing,
if it were not so repulsive and disgusting,
to see here, what was related to us by an
eyewitness in Baltimore few weeks since,
as having occurred in that city. The
captain of colored company there, drew
up his command in front of the Radical
headquarters, and issued orders in the fol-
lowing style: "Halt now toe de mark
and stan as you is. Now, three chairs for
Judge Bon and de CRATE Repulikin party
of Marylan." But, in that case, it was a
negro commanding negroes, to which we
have no particular objection. But, how
would white men like TO be differed thusl
If they would revolt at it, let them work
to defeat the constitution that will subject
them to such degradation Lynchburg
Virginian.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30
THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL.

In all probability before our next is
sue the impeachment trial will have been
concluded, If We shah then be able to
announce that President johnson has been
declared 'not guilty." it will be pleas
amt duty to us and, VIC believe, very well
come news to many of our readers. Moth
ing but the grace of God, however, can
work such miracle as tie rendering Of
an impartial verdict by such court.
Hon. 7. A. Il. Nelson has made one of
the best efFo rts of his life in the Prosi-
dents defence, commanding the admira-
ton of all but alas long speeches don't
fit our columns, and so we can't print
them.
Mr.. Groesbeck's defence is spoken of
in the highest terms; in fact, the Radicals
themselves eoncodc that the Presidents
counsel, by their earnest, intelligent and
gcntlemanly conduct throughout the trial,
have given the proceedings all of their re-
spcrtaEility.
Mr.. Evarts, the only Republican cOun-
sci for the President, is a man of fine
abilities, and his speech is looked for with
much interest.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

" Governor Brownlow has at last
agreed to revoke his proclamation author
izing the Commissioners of Registration
to open and hold an election on the 7th
day of May, for a representative in Con-
gress from the State at large. The prob
ability was that somebody would be beat,
and the disgrace of defeat was too much
to bear; hence the withdrawal of the pro-
clamation.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30
THE ELECTIONS.

The indications are that the negro con-
situations of North Carolina, Georgia and
Louisiana have all been ratified, though
by much smaller majorities than the Rad
icals expected. 1t is supposed that the
Conservatives have beaten Holden for
Governor of North Carolina, and that glo-
rious General Gordon has been elected
Governor of Georgia. The Virginia cleo
ton will not come off for month or so.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

DIR. W. s. Tyroll writes to the jack
son (Ohio) Standard, that he was recently
called to visit a'child which was in con-
vulsions. He tried various anti-spasmo-
dies in vain, and the child died in twenty
four hours. Its death was caused by oil
of tobacco taken from the bowl Of pipe,
and applied to wound on the lip, receiv-
ed few days previously in fall upon
the stove. The girps mother thought the
oil would "dry up" the sore.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

In Woonsocket, Massachusetts,, a few
nights since, just after John B. Burns and
his family had retired, his little son, six
years of age, cried out thatsome thinghad
fallen upon and cut him. On going to his
bedside, Mr.. Burns found the house cat
lying upon the boys chest, with its teeth
fastened so firmly in his little sons throat
that it had to be kicked seven or eight
times before it let loose. 1t was inlmedi-
ately killed.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

G5~ Since the commencement Of the
impeachment trial the press of the coun-
try, excepting, of course, the most violent
Radical papers, have been unusually Sc
we're upon Mapagef-General Butler, bet
ter knownas The Beast. We suggest
that he places himself under the protec-
ton of ''The Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals"
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

The ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. We
see the opinion expressed that Congress
will adjourn in June. This is hardly prob
able. If President johnson is removed
there will be many matters requiring
their attention, and if he is not removed
Congress will doubtless sit with very short
rccesses until his term of office expires.
1t is more than likely that Congress will
not adjourn or take a recess until Octo-
ber.-Washington Star.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

FEARFUL MoRTALITY.-There seems to
be fearful mortality among the radical
presses of the country. Out West sever
al have recently "kicked the bucket !"
two have yielded up the ghost in Tennes-
see; one at Montgomery, Alabama; and
one at Richmond, Virginia. Several 9TH
ers are reported in the last throes of disso-
luton. Considering there is not many of
them, this percentage of mortality is
heavy. The people are evidently getting
tired of radicalism.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

The Rev. DIR. Breckenridge, of Kentuc-
ky, is out speaking in favor of Gen. Grant
for the Presidency, not because he thinks
Grant is especially available, but because
he esteoms him 'the fttost man for the
office in America"
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

Considerable excitement was created in
Hays City, Kansas, on the 9th inst, by
tie appearance of herd of buffalo on the
opposite side of the creek, west of the city.
There was mounting in great haste, n
short run, a sure aim, and several bison
fell.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

The Peruvian Minister remarked in
Washington the other day: "Impeach-
mont is a novelty with you here in the
United States; but whenyou have tried
it as often as we have in our country, you
will not like it so WE'LL"
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

FAST LINE.-A passenger on the train
between Lewiston and Portland, Maine,
was put off the other day because he re-
fused to pay his fare, and plodded along
on foot. When the train reached Port
land, the conductor found the passenger
sitting on the platform at the depot, wal
ting for his baggage.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

A company of English grape-growers are
now in Grundy county, Tennessee, pros
pccting and examining the mountain lands
with view to moving to that county for
the purpose of growing grapes.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30
ST. FRANcIsvILLE, LA. !
March 90, 1868. I
GENERAL SHELDON:

My dear Sir believing from your
large acquaintance with loyal lawyers in
New Orleans you may know some worthy
man, Radical Republican, who would
come up here and accept the nomination
for judge of the District Court for this 7th
Judicial District; also, one District At
torney. The nomination, which they will
be almost sure to receive, will be equal to
an election. Try to get good men for
these positions, and tell Wilcox to come
and help to look out for himself.
Very respectfully, your very obedient
servant, j. P. NEWSSTAND.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

UNroUNDEp TELEGRAM.-The sugges-
ton of dependency or melancholy with
which so many frame their anticipations
of final result of the impeachment prosecu-
ton have now and then led correspond
ents to impute to the bosom of the Presi-
dent himself the gloomy notions which
haunt their own minds. Thus the Balti-
more Gazettc's Washington correspondent
takes upon himself the Office of converting
President Johnson's full hopes into appre,
tensions verging upon despair. The idea
of Mr.. Johnson's adopting as ''foregone
conclusion" the alleged recreancy to their
oaths, to their public duties, and to their
private honor of several Senators, undeni-
ably clear in Judgment, though belonging
to the opposition party, would do great
injustice both to the Presidents confidence
in the power of truth and to his sagacity
as a man.-.National Inteligencer.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

In the House of Representatives on
Monday bill was introduced to admit
the State Of Arkansas into the Union. 1t
was referred to the Reconstruction Com
mittce, and the House adjourned.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

MoNGREL JURoRs.-This is another
mixture prepared in the new constitution,
Fit be adopted, we shall not only have
negro judges, sheriffs, and constablcs; but
black and white jurors sitting together,
eating together, and sleeping in fratomal
embrace. How delightful that will be,
especially in dog-days. A little eight by
ten room filled with the odors that are
exhaled by an African in full health,
when the Precipitation is free, would be
equal to phial of spirits of ammonia to
the unhappy Caucasian, who would not
chang jury" long under such circum-
stances. Self preservation being the first
law of nature, he would agree to any vcr-
dict rather than be confined to his loath-
seme prison-house, with such associates.
But this experience, with its consequence
os, awaits us if we adopt this invention of
negroes and base white men. Our only
escape from it is to defeat the constitu-
tion.-Lyachburg Virginian.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

Per diem of members, $lO4,S32
Mileage of members, 5000
Pay of chaplain, 800
Pay of pages, 1900
Pay of secretaries, 2,60S
Pay of clerks of committees, $4,000
Pay of printer, 1880
Pay of stenographer, about 10000
Pay of sergeant-at-arms, 720
Pay of door-keepers, 1850
Pay of janitor, $40
Stationary, about 1900
Paper furnished by State printer 500
Incidental expenses 1000
Total, $l46,l7
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

NEGRO CANDIDArEs.--A colorcd mem
Der of the Virginia Convention, named
NortOns annomce himself candidate to
represent the first Congressional district
of Virginia in the Congress of the United
States. lie states that he becomes can
didate because of the irresistible pressure
brought to bear upon him in his district
to consent to take the position. 1t is
thought that other colored members of
the Convention, among them the Rev,
Burwcll TolCr, who now represents in the
Virginia Convention the native county of
Patrick Henry aud Henry Clay, may be
induced to consent to such a sacrifice of
private interests and personal dignity as
to take position in Congress, provided a
pressure is brought to bear in that dircc-
ton of an irresistible character.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30
DOUN SOTTH,

The following letter which was publish
ed in the New Orleans Times will give
our readers some idea of the way the IRON
clad oath works down South. TO the hon
or of the Southern people it has been de-
monstrated in all of the mrcconstructed
States that, with very few exceptions, they
have refused to stultify themselves by sub
scrbing to this oath, although the only
present alternative is to be ruled by ne
groes and corpct-baggers:
ST. FRANcsvILLE, LA.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

WHAT THE CONVENTION, So-CALLED,
CosT THE STATE OF VIRGlNIA.-The little
experiment of tinkering up a "constitu-
tion," by which the State of Virginia was
to be restored to the Union, and enjoy its
blessings, cost the State pretty round
sum, when the financial condition of our
affairs is taken into consideration,
The cost of the Convention is as fol-
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

THE Iron CLAD IN YIRGINIA.-Gencral
Schoiiold, in his speech before the Recon-
struction Convention at Richmond few
days ago, said:
The iron-clad inserted in the Constu-
ton was extremely Objectionable. The
government of Virginia could not be ad-
ministered on such a basis. In appoint
ing registrars he had found one, perhaps
two persons in county, who could take
this oath, and yet there were thirty-fye
civil officers in these counties. As party
measure it would be fatal.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

MEMORIAL DAY,-May lOth.-Tho Ia
dies of Tennessee have selected the 10th
of May rs the day to decorate the graves
Of the Confederate dead, They are oblig-
ed to defer it later than the Goth of April,
owing to the scarcity of flowers. The
hours at the Nashville cemetery and Mt.
Olivct will be 3 to 6 o'clock p. m. Pa
pors throughout the State will please
copy.
The Sweetwater forerunner. [volume] (Sweetwater, Tenn.) 1867-1869, 1868-04-30

Twelve years ago Rev. II. G. G. Hem
pie, Presby terrain minister, was suspea-
dol ON the charge of intemperance. His
wife, unable longer to live with him, OBJ
taiucd legal separations. Some time ago
Mr.. Hcmplc reformed. After IL prOba>
ton, he was reunited to his wife, and his
scattered family were gathered together.
Last week, the Third presbytoty assem-
bIcd Anew York, and restored him to
the Christian ministry. The scene was a
very impr9ssiyc one.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

A sensible suggestion is made by some
of the Western papers which we trust
will be carried into effect 1t is, that
President johnson, before the conclusion
of the impeachment trial, issue a pro-
clamation of general amnesty and par
don, thus removing as far as possible the
political disabilities under which so many
persons in the South now rest OF
President Johnson's right to do SO there
can be no question, and the only real
objection such an action would be open
to, as political or partisan measure, is
more than outweighed by the fact that
his own immolation has been brought
about upon precisely the same grounds
by his enemies. Moreover, it is more
than plain that after his deposition, and
the consequent elevation of Ben. Wade,
the policy of prescription will be pushed
by the Radicals to it's utmost limits, in
which the scaffold may also play part.
By taking advantage of the opportu-
nifty now at his disposal, the President
would not only rob the Radicals of
weapon for the qualification of their
hatred, but who would do an act of JUS
tice and humanity that would rebound
to his credit as the crowning glory of
his enthusiastically. o. Times.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

The VICTORY IN ABYSsINIA.-.-Off icia
Abyssinian dates state that Europeans
lately held captive there, numbering
sixty souls. including men, women and
children, we're already enroute home,
and that the entire force of Theodore's
army had been either killed, wounded
or captured.
Gen. Napier takes by this victory
twenty eight large guns justused against
him, FIVE Thousand stand of arms, ten
thousand shields, (such as were used in
battle in open field by the Abyssinians.
ten thousand spears, and many other
articles of war equipments.
Times kilograms state that King Tbeo-
dorus made an attack on the British
advance on the 10th of April, when he
was repulsed, having i've hundred men
killed, and was subsequently deserted
by almost all the remainder of his troops.
He was then compelled to retreat inside
the fortress of Magdala, where, sup
ported by some few devoted followers,
he made desperate resistance to the
English, but finding his case made hope
less by tie assault of Napier's stormers,
he committed suicide by pistol shot, as
the British approached his last stand
point.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

Gen. Meade, commander of the 3rd
military district. composed of the States
of Georgia, Alabama and Florida, re-
quires all officers elected under the new
State constitutions TO take the test oath;
which, it is said. will exclude from the
Legislature netwentieths of the dem
ocrats elected.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

SPRING.-We are now-and have been
since the advent of the present month
enjoying spring weather in all it's splen-
dor and beautiful scenery, with an occa-
sional refreshing shower to purify the
surcharged atmosphere aud clay the
dust'' in the streets and roads. Vegeta-
tation has put forth profusely, and the
treer and shrubs are luxuriant in their
waving foliage of Giving green;' the
garden plants are yielding abundantly
and laden with the most choice and
wholesome edibles of the season;-the
sweet flowers are blooming in blush
ing confusion, amid their own radiance
and balmly fragrance. while all Nature
pleasingly smiles upon the picturesque
landscape-the earth in its pristine
beauty, as when fresh from the plastic
hand of God ON the morn of Creation.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

Our friends in the country are very in
dignant at the smaIlness of the Demo
cratic majority in this city and parish.
They expected at least 5000 from us
in the parish. They do not understand
how easy il was to "vOte early and vote
often" here. With 30 polling places,
the newly enfranchised voter might have
voted as many times, without detection,
as they are nearly uniform in look, es-
pecially if they had as many different
certificates of registration, or of Gift
ord's afidavits. Suffrage in New Or
leans is not only free but loose, under
congressinal and Dryades street legisla
ton in accordance therewith.-[M o.
Picdy@ne.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

We are requested by Bishop Wilmer
to state that the prevailing report that
the Rev. Mr.. Wilberforce, Bishop Of
Oxford, had Withdrawn from the Church
of England and joined thee Roman
Catholic Church is utterly without foun-
dation-that within the last two months
letters have been received from Mr.
Wherefore which prove the above re-
port to be incorrect and as originating
from an unauthorized source.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

The Right Rev. p B. Wilmer, Bishop
of the Diocese of LouisiaDa-who is Oh
his mission visiting the various Protest
ant Episcopal Churches III the State I'm.
der his charge-has been spending the
past two days in our town. Last Tues
day evening he delivered an able and
eloquent sermon to quite a large con
course of appreciative hearers. Divine
service was again held yesterday at II
O'Clock, at which the Rite of Confirma
ton was conferred and the Holy Com
munion participated in.
The reverend gentleman left last eve
ming for Mansfield. We commend hin
to the hospitality and care of the kind
people of that place and vicinity.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14
THAT'S THE WAY TIE MONEY GOES.

THAT'S THE WAY TEE MONEY GOES.
MACK" the Washington correspond
emit of the Cincin natl Commercial, states
that the public printing Office has just
turned out one of the finest pieces Of
typographical workmanship ever execu.
ted in this country. 1t is volume Of
$40 pages, about the size of large
pulpit or family bible, bound in the
highest styles of Turkey morocco, cost
ing $37 volume. It's contents are the
expressions of coincidence, abroad and
at home, on the death of Mr.. Lincoln.
1t embraces every thing on the subject,
from Queen Victoria's letter to the reso-
lutions of town meeting in Boone
county, Mo. 1t is further stated that
work exceeds 100000. No fact is more
patent than that the majority in Con-
gress is perfectly reckless in regard to
the expenditure of the public money.
Natchitoches spectator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1867-18??, 1868-05-14

1t is remarkable fact that at no time
in the history of Europeans, has there
even been greater absence of Inter
national dispute, or such an expressed
universal desire for peace, as at present;
and yet, the standing armies of all the
great powers, and their war like prepare
tons were never on a gTander scale. Is
this only the effects of scare, or is it the
calmness that inevitably precedes the
stormq--EN. O. Times.