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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24
General Grant on Universal Suf-
rage aud the South.

The following is from the Washington
correspondence Of the Savannah Republi-
can:
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 6, 1869.
General Grant. In conversation y~ster.
day morning, took square ground in favor
Of impartial suffrage. He seemed to hare
some doubt about the power Of Congress
to regulate suffrage by law. but said there
could be no sound objection to submitting
q constitutional amendment to the people.
He speaks Of the one passed by the House
on Saturday last A. embodying the idea,
but expressed no opinion on the language
therein chosen. lie said explicitly TINT
the principle of impartial suffrage is right
in itself, and added that as we have.
through reconstruction acts, imposed negro
suffrage on the South, it is only fair that
the Northern States should give the ballot
to their own colored citizens. The Gene
ral is emphatic in the expression of his
opinion on the question, aud thinks thatit
mad better be disposed of as soon as posi-
BILE so as to take disturbing element ont
Of our affairs, and he expressed the hope
that the amendment would be passed by
Congress before the end of the present
session.
II Gen. Grant has proper regard land
believe he has) for consistency the South
ern people will in some manner be benefit
tedbyH change in the occupants Of the
White House, for the reason that while
Mr.. johnson is powerless to help them in
view Of his difficulties with the Radical
party in Congress, yet Gen. Grant, having
the confidence of all the Conservative
members of both Hovses, and will be sup
ported in all constitutional acts by the
Democrats, can. if lie lie so disposed, con.
tribute largely by his influence aud his acts
towards restoring that peace and quiet
throughout the Southern States 30 earnest
iy desired by every right thinking mind.
Gentlemen of high standing from the
South who have had frequent converse
tions with the President elect, express
themselves as satisfied with his views in
regard to the reconstruction of the South
ern States, together with the questions Of
suffrage and amnesty. These gentlemen
say that they are going home perfectly sat-
isfied that Grant will do all that he can for
the benefit Of the whole country and in .
direct constitutional manner. What I
consider as the best evidence of Grants
kind disposition towards the South, is the
fact that all the carpetba ggers and scala
wags have commenced to ahnse him in
manner peculiar to men OF their liz they
begin 10 realize the ito theln) startliBg
fact, that with bold daring and honest
executive their chances for . new lease OF
political power are indeed very slim.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24

When exclamation of thr. words could
cockney make on seeing fire, which
would give the names of three eminent
authors? dickens, Hewitt, Eurns,"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24

MARRIED-On the 18th iust.. at the resi-
dencc of g L. Hall, Esq. Now Orleans. by
the Rev. Linus Parker. HENRY LECKIE
to MRS. HELEN OLIVIAsHfjORER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24

Why should We never sleep in saiIvsy-
carriage Because the train always runs
over slccpers.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24

What color is grass when covered with
snow? Invisible green. =,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24

Ifyou are not the head or tail OF don,
key, what are youf No end Of donkey.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24
The Amendment.

RADICAL 1ssrscEarrr AND PARTNERSHIPS.
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been so deeply buried, we leave them
where they were, but the Hartford Conven-
ton, with Tim Bigelow at its head, could
hardly have matched the excitement that
followed. IA
As soon as Elliott discovered the insult
to his chief he was like q roaring lion.-
Sending peremptory message to Mr..
Beecher to appear at the yard, that gentle
man. appeared. "Mr. Beecher," said the
irate Commodore, "those damned rascals
have cut off that fgurehead can it be re-
paired ?" "Yes," said Mr.. Beecher, "but
you, must excuse me from doing anything
further in the matter, as the excitement is
already SO great" The mutilated part was
then covered with the national flag, and
the Constitution left the harbor in. that
condition. The after history of that fig
urelead is shrouded 10 mystery, Dewey
was bold enough to proclaim his part in
the transaction, and it was certainly to the
credit of MIR. Beecher to refuse the offers
and disregard the threats Of those who
were his patrons, on the ground that be
did.
There was q court-martial, before which
the sentry was summoned, but, as there
was no dereliction of duty proved, he was
honorably acquitted. The place becoming
so hot Commodore Elliott was at his own
request allowed to take the Constitution
the Brooklyn Navy Yard, New York.
The romantic story that has passed cur
rent, to the effect that Dewey carried the
fgurehead to Washington and presented it
to Jackson, is without foundation. The
thing was never done or contemplated
Dewey is now living somewhere in Virgin.
ia Boston Traveller;
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-02-24

S1O0s-
The House Committee on the census
had q meeting to-day, and in part ma
tured bill which provides for taking
of the census by special officers to be
created for that purpose, and not as
heretofore by the U. S. Marshal. The
Committee has agreed upon amend
ments to the former schedules.
1t is proposed to increase the number
OF members of tie House. The esti-
mate is that, if no increase in the num-
Der of representatives be made, New
York will lose five members, Massa-
chusetts two, Vermont, New Hamp-
shire and Rhode Island each one. The
Western States nearly all gain.
The House Judiciary Committee have
agreed to adhere to the House JOINT reso-
luton to amend the Constitution on suf-
frage as heretofore reported by Mr.. Bout
we'll, and the House will insist on its reso-
luton. The Senate is equally determined
on it's own proposition, and there is dead
lock between the two houses on the suf-
frage amendment, the difference being that
the House gives the negro the right to
vote upon the same footing as the white
citizen, leaving to the States the right of
fixing the qualifications of voters, whilst
the Senate insists upon giving the negro
the right to hold office, and forbids proper
ty and religious qualifications.
The Senate proposition cannot receive
the requisite two-thirds vote in the House.
The House proposition cannot receive "a
two-thirds vote in the Senate. Neither
House is inclined to give way or compro-
mise, and so the suffrage amendment is re-
garded as failure at this session.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

HeA.s The Glee Club connected with
the Zouaves, Company b. last even
ing paid Joseph H. Gray, Esq, visit
at his residence in Mary street. The
Glee Club numbering nine persons, J
after singing a number of choice songs,
with instrumental accompaniment, they
were invited by the Honorable gentle
man to "walk in and partake of re-
freshments. t." After the inner man had
been refreshed, another song or two
were sung, when the club departed, in
tensely delighted with their reception
by a gentleman whom they delight to
honor.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

INcENDIARIsM.-The barn of Mr.
David p Mar, near the corner of First
and Marshall streets, was set on fire
about 10 o'clock last evening. A light
within the barn was discovered by Off
Ger Fadde, who entered, and after gro
ping his way some distance through
the smoke, succeeded in tearing the
feed box from its fastenings, and throw
ing the same into the street, thus ex-
tinguishing the flames which happily
were confined to the box. The box
had been filled with hay, straw, &C.,
and then set on fire.
The firemen at the Port answered the
alarm in promptest manner, but their
services were not required-owing to
the timely discovery of the fire.
Mr.. Naar desires us to return his
grateful thanks to officer Fadde for his
bravery in extinguishing the flames,
and also to the fircmen and citizens for
their valuable assistance. The police
have the case in hand aud it is likely
that arrests will follow this attempt at
incendiarism.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

HeAp Yesterday we announced that q
young girl, who rejoices under the cog
nomen of "Spruce Rum" had been ar
rested and committed to the County
Jail for vagrancy. She told the Chief
of Police most pitiful story, and her
condition must be terrible. She says
that she has no rest from the boys and
half-grown men who constantly follow
her. A short time since a very worthy
old gentleman, residing in Railway,
took her to his home, and afforded her
every comfort-a good bed and plenty
to eat, but she was soon discovered in
her new home, and young man living
in Railway, attracted by her charms q
induced her TO accompany him to his
fathers house, where she again led
life of shame. Shortly, however, her
scandalous conduct was made known TO
the father of the young Rahwegian,
and the girl was bundled off, and away
she went, not knowing where to lay her
head The police Of that city soon af-
ter arrested her, and she was sent to
the county Jail for twenty days. The
term expiring, she soon took to the
" road" as duck takes to water, and
for the past month " Spruce Run" has
meandcred between Newark and Eliza
beth-putting up for most of the time,
in a hotel which she and some other
bummers" had established in the I'M
finished house opposite the Cemetery,
and which was set on fire and burned
to the ground on Wednesday night
Since the destruction of this rendezvous
"a great nuisance to the people living
contiguous to it, the subject of our
sketch has wandered along the river,
accompanied each night by another
abandoned character called /" Butter
milk, and any number of nice young
men from Newark and Elizabeth. We
almost feel tempted to give the names
of some of the more prominent young
men who have hunted this poor outcast,
but we forbear for the present, hoping
that they will mend their ways, and
turn from their shameful course.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Beap North Shore Division, No. 236,
Sons of Temperance, of Port Rich
mond, Staten Island, was last evening
visited by several members of Lincoln
Division of this city. About sixty mem
bers were present, and three candidates
were admitted. Remarks were made
by Messrs. E. X. Drake, Gale, Ludlow,
Ball, Melvin and others. The evening
was proftably spent. North Shore Di
vision is enjoying great prosperity.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

BSs~ A young physician of the First
ward, accompanied by his " intended !"
passed yesterday afternoon in sailing
about the sound. On returning to his
room, he was mortified on beholding o
cradle, containing soothing syrup,
epicac, doll-babies, &c. lying promiscu-
onsly around. The "goak" was ap
preciated-the Doctor acknowledging
that "snipe" was too much for him,
and offering to treat if nothing should
be said of the matter.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

SHARP Practice. Some few days
ago, a tramping peddler visited our
city-the streets of which he traversed,
greatly to his pecuniary advantage
His plan of operations was as follows /:
He would enter Mrs. b. house, and
after inquiring concerning the health
of the family, produced bottle and
a brush, giving the latter a few rubs
over chair or table, as most convcn-
lent - then turning to the laudIady,
would in the most glowing language
picture the contrast exhibited between
the part touched by the brush, and the
part undis turbed WE'LL" said one
lady whom he visited "what do you
intend doing ?" "Ah madam" re-
plies the tramp !; +" the varnish which 1
have used is superior to any other in
the world, and you cannot certainly re-
fuse to allow me to varnish the remain
der of the table in order that it may
look fully as good as when new. For
the improvement which I propose, :
shall only charge you two dollars and
fifty cents; and of course, you will not
allow me to leave without vanishing
the remainder of the table"
The aggravated lady said that the
"sharper" had proven too smart for
her, SO she reluctantly consented to
the "operation." =" Tramp" does his
job, peck his stamps, and bidding tho
lady q polite adieu, proceeds to the
next house, where he rubs his brush
partly over half a dozen chairs, and
then explains to the "good lady" his
reason for so-doing.
1t is said the fellow made q good
haul on recent visit through Washing.
ton street, and the people there to this
day, laugh as loud as anybody over the
fellows sharpness.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

neA- The Concordia Singing Society,
one of the best in the State, meets every
Monday evening, at Market Hall, and
the rehearsals given are far beyond
what might reasonably be expected in
so short time. We understand that
the Concordia now has the best talent
in the city, and they propose in the
fall and winter to favor our citizens with
number of choice concerts. Prof.
Bickel is making himself popular as the
leader of this society.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

neA% The practice by some, who are
rowdies, of gathering on the corners at
the intersection of particular streets,
and making insulting remarks aloud,
regarding passers by, is not only a
great nuisance, but contrary to the pro-
visions of city ordinance, and the
young men who lounge on the stoops
in First street almost every evening
will have to look out for the police. A
correspondent suggests that these nice
young men who congregate in the
neighborhood of the fagman's house on
Broadway, hereafter repair to the
meadows, especially when people are
going and returning from church.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

H@. The truck of Jackson Hook and
Ladder, No. 2, which has been recent
ly undergoing repairs at the carriage
mandatory of Mr.. Thomas H. Price,
was yesterday taken possession of by
the company, and is now ready for act
i've service. The old truck is considered
now to be about as good as when new.
The wheels now fit the railroad track
nicely, and this company will have an
easier up town run.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

nea-At the new brick yard 20, 900 brick
per day are manufactured-and they
are considered equal to any in the mar
ket. Let's have more brick buildings
on our principal streets. Councilman
Lyon and few others are exactly right
in endeavoring to carry out The ordi-
nance in this respect.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

AN ELIZABETH COUPLE MARRIED BY A
NEWARK JUSTICE. Yesterday afternoon
a happy and seemingly afectionate
couple were joined in the bonds of holy
matrimony by Justice Nugent, whose
office is in Market street, this CITY,
The names of the pair who are now
cone flesh" is Peter Bradley and Miss
Mary J. Rogers. Newark Courier.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

BSyn Mr.. Nathan Harper, of Plain
field, has been elected Secretary of the
Security Fire Insurance Company, of
New York, in place of Frank W. Bal
lard, who is charged with defalcation.
Mr.. John M. Cowell, the agent in this
city, informs us that the Company has
assets amounting to $4,000, 900.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

THE MARKETS. Golden and Brother
are selling to-day at the following pri-
ces
Blackberries, 20 cents per quart.
Wortleberries, 20 cents per quart.
Tomatoes, 8 cents per quart.
New potatoes, 80 cents per bushel
Cabbages s to 10 cents piece.
Schardien, Post, Crane and Morgen-
roth the well-known butchers, to-day
are selling
Sirloin steak at % to 80 cents.
Round steak, % to % cents.
Veal, 20 to So cents.
Lamb. 90 to 30 cents.
Vegetables, &C., are selling in the
Market as follows:
Butter 35 to 45 cents.
Jersey tomatoes Is cents per quart.
Southern tomatoes cents per quart.
Cabbages 5 to 10 cents n piece.
Corn 25 cents dozen.
Beets cents q bunch.
Onions cents bunch.
Pie apples rs to % cents half peck.
Ross and Son, at the Market, sell
Blue fish, 10 cents.
Weak fish, - cents.
Bass fish, 90 cents.
Hahbut, 90 cents.
Porgiese, 10 cents.
Salmon, so cents.
CLAIMS, 81 per hundred.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

MooNY. The moonlight nights are
now very beautiful. The person who
allows them to pass unnoticed and I'M
enjoyed, loses one of the greatest plea
sures that nature in her most benign
and lovely character can impart. To
plod along without once raising the
eyes to admire the glory of these beau
tiful nights is sacrilege.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Des1. At the last session of the Legis.
lature a law was passed imposing n
penalty for any person who should APP
propriate soda water bottles belonging
to any manufacturer of the beverage.
But there is no law against appropria
ting the soda water at any of the foun-
tains about the city, provided you leave
a stamp when you do it.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

The BENEFIT OF ADVERTISING. Cone
of our large advertisers was asked if he
was not spending too much money in
advertising. Why, said he, my trade
increases the moro 1 advertise. The
man that don't advertise is behind the
age. Even our churches advertise-by
ringing their bells for services. New
Brunswick FREEDMAN.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

n@B Beardsley, the stationer and
music dealer, 191 Broad street, has q
full stock of violin and banjo strings,
which renders it unnecessary for our
people to go from town to secure
Beardsley has everything in the station
cry line, and on the first of August he
will lave the finest store in the State.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Hea- The farmers are so busy that
they find but little time to visit us,
which is one reason why there is snch
a dullness in trade When the harvests
are gathered it is hoped that they will
appear among us with their pockets
overlooking. We have plenty of means
here TO relieve them.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

DSy~ We understand that the misera-
Bile old tumble-down and rattle-trap
shanty ON Elizabeth avenue, near
Spring street, is to be repaired, when
its owner-Mr. U. S. Secretary of State
Hamilton Fish, draws his salary
There's enterprise for you-in a hook -?
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Me-. On Wednesday next, the Pacific
Base Ball Club of this city will play
with the Concord Base Ball Club, of
Brooklyn, who are one of the best Or
CARNATIONS in that city An interesting
game may be expected.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24
City Stems.
Reading Matter on every page.
EL1zARErH POST OFFICE.

MAILS ARRIVE.
From New York, Jersey City, Newark, Morris and
Essex Railroad, and all points North and East, at
A. NJ. and 1880 P. NJ. t-T
From New York, North and East, at 4.15 P. NJ.
From Elzabethport at 8 A. NJ.
From Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and
all points South, and Southwest, at $50 and 11.2O
A. NJ. and p NJ.
From al points on the line of Central Rail Road
New Jersey at P. NJ
From Union, Tuesday and Saturday, at 10 A. NJ.
MAILS CLOSE
For Philadelphia, Baltimore Washington, and all
points South and Southwest, at 7, S45 and 80 A.
M. and $50 P. NJ.
For all points on line of Central Rail Road of New
Jersey at A. NJ
For Newark and Morris and Essex Rail Road at 10
80 A. NJ. and 6.30 P. NJ.
For New York, Jersey City, and all points north
and east at $50 and 1890 A. NJ. and $50 p. NJ
For Elzabethport at p. NJ.
For Union, Tuesday and Saturday at 1015A. NJ.
C. HARRIS, p. NJ.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

aeAY Five thousand Newarkers yes
terday enjoyed free ride" over the
Newark and New York railroad. A
boy in jumping off train had his
shoulder dislocated.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Beap Pound Rock" beautiful
grove one mile from Stamford, Connec,
ticut, is the spot selected for the land
ing of the Sons of Temperance excur-
sion. A platform for those who wish
to dance, is to be erected. Going?
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

DsgA- We agree with an exchange that
a fellow who throws his banana or or
ange peel on the public promenade
ought to be ducked in the nearest pond
within an inch of his life.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Be9'n A mad dog was shot and killed
in West Jersey street yesterday by po-
lice Captain james Garland, who fired
eleven shots from revolver before the
canine succumbcd to the force of
events.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Rs5n A camp meeting under the aus
pices of the New Brunswick District Of
the M. e. Church, will commence near
Farmingdale, Monmouth County, on
August the 9th.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

nGa~ Trenton has private policemen.
The people down there think it more
profitable to hire their own police, than
to let the city pay for their protection
out OF the Treasury. Funny.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

nsDn Newburg water works cost $165,
900, and she realized this year $4,000
over the interest and expenses. Where.
fore Elizabeth should do likewise.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

BGs~ Peter Gahn's Band, and not
Reinhardt's Band, is engaged to play at
the picnic of the Germania Singing So
ciety on Monday.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Geae The fall exhibition of the Cen
trail Agricultural Society is to be held
in Trenton October 9TH, 9th and 7th.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Res~ Everybody who possesses n dol
lar, so we hear, has left for the Branch
or the mountains.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Me- A Trenton paper complains Of
the frequency of dog, men and boy
fights. What next ?
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

neap The "sports' who say they kill
ed ten snipe on the meadows day or
two since, now challenge the world.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

hey A lively, intelligent boy can OBJ
tain good situation if he applies at
107 Broad street.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

peaB Why not have the MONITOR left
at your residences, only II cents a
week.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

be- Naughty boys are stealing peach.
es around Trenton.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

Heas Boys, get your kites out next
week.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

geAp The Zouaves have sold over
two hundred tickets for their excursion
to Fort Lee, on Monday, August 2.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

es1~ Job printing at this office
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

De- Queer weather for July.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-07-24

BB Flies.