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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
MIXED SCHOOLS.

Many of the opponents of the Walker
platform suppose that because the Wal
kertes are in favor of accepting the
Constitution without the county organi-
cation being stripped from ii, they are
in fav or If mixed schools. Such is not
the fact. There can be no sensible white
or black person in the country in favor
of mixed schools. The Walker plat
form is a platform Of peace, and every
sensible person can at once see there
could be no peace in mixed schools.
Those who are willing to adopt the Con-
stitution with the test-oath and disfran-
cnisement removed, are prompted by
desire to have the privilege Of school ed
ucaton extended to both white and
black persons. They want education
diffused because they know educated
people are better citizens than ignorant
people, whether white or black. They
are far better in every respect; costing
less to govern and being more produc-
tive of good fruits. Who that has ever
tried an educated negro AZ servant but
can testify to his superiority over an I'M
educated one ? The same rule will APP
ply to every white person, whether he
be servant or master
AS we have said before, mixed schools
| cannot give us peace, and it is peace we
want now, to secure prosperity to all
classes and all colors Of course it is
calculated the cost of this general edu-
cation will come out of the people-the
black man as we'll as the white man.
At present the black man pays no taxes.
directly, therefore the burden of taxa
ton falls entirely on the white man.
But this will not be wheu the State is
restored to the Union, and this idea Of
taxation we should think would form as
good an argument in favor of recon-
struction as almost any of the great
number of others for it should be
borne in mind we have nearly as many
coored people in the State as whites,
and when all are equally taxed, the taxes
must Of course be lighter on the whites
than at present, as they now have to
pay all the taxes. 1t may be contended
by some that the negro will not pay his
share of the tax, but this is mistake.
Every negro that is worth having as a
citizen in the State will pay his tax,
without any trouble, and they will glad
ly vote for any measure that will rid
the State of those who are too worthless
to bear their share of the burden of tax
alton. By this process we should vir-
tually "kill two birds with one stone,"
as we would secure large increased
number of taxable citizens and rid the
State of large number of drones and
disreputable characters.
We have in this State a large number
of respectable negroes, who are hard
workers and we'll meaners. These people
are sensible, and would do anything in
reason to rid their color Of those who
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25

Rec The National Intelligencer says
that Virginia may accept the constitu-
ton expurgated of its worst features,
elect her Legislature and State officers
under it, secure representation in Con-
gress, and by inviting emigration, COM
pleting internal improvements, and de-
veloping her resources, achieve destiny
second to that of no other State in the
Union, new or old. Regrets over the
past are worse than useless. They be
long to the history Of the past. 1t is now
the duty as well as the privilege of Vir-
ginia to prescribe brilliant history for
her future.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25

The Raleigh Sentinel, say:-In Gran
vile, Warren, Wake and Franklin, the
wheat crop was never more promising.
The oat crop is rather poor. Cotton is
sadly damaged IN the two last mention
ed counties. The prospect for tobacco
crop in Granville, 1.-THE largest tobacco
growing county in the State,) is not at
all fattering, There is all alarming
scarcity of plants, the flies have destroy
ed two-thirds of them. There is also a
great want of cotton seed to replant the
fields that have been injured.
Among other things presented before
the Commercial Convention, at MEM
phis, was report recommending the
establishment, by the Government, of
Bureau of Mining and Manufactures, a
report for the improvement of the Mis-
sissippi river, and protesting against the
construction of bridges across navigable
streams unless capable of permitting
the passage of the largest streams at
high tide.
The sidewheel blockade runner Saliva
dor, which escaped from hey west some
time ago, is now at Nassau. She has
encountered but little litigation there,
and seems to be taking on men, arms
and munitions under the open eyes of
the British ofici ais without any inter-
fsrence'
The Milton Chronicle says the Oldest
lol HI 60
crop of wheat in that section as that
which now decks the fields. Corn looks
badly. The cold weather gives it pale
and puny aopeaaancs, and it grows
slowly.
The President has informed General
Clark and Major Moore, of Texas, that
no election will be ordered to take place
in that State earlier than November
next,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25

ference is clear that these " old residents
OF our city" must be opposed to the
Constitution and to reconstruction.
Thus the elements of strife are again
stirred up, and another clog thrown in
the way of the movements of the True
Republican and Conservative party of
the State.
Now, we submit as our first PROPOSE
ton, that the election of such men to
the General Assembly, whether cold
residents" or otherwise, would be the
greatest calamity possible under the
circumstances. The course proposed
would fool lis TO our ruin. The mere
idea Of sending man to the Legisla-
ture TO put in force a Constitution to
which he is opposed, is such an absurd
lty as we should hope would never find
a Judgment in the minds of sensible
people. On the contrary the man who
wishes well to the State, and desires to
mitigate the burdens of the people, al
though he may feel it his duty to vote
against the Constitution, yet in the pos
sibility of its adoption, should naturally
desire that it may be put into operation
dnder the most favorable circumstances,
and that can only be by committing it
to the hands of its friends--men whom
we can trust with anything, with every
thing, with our lives and fortunes, if
necessary, and with the sacred honor of
the State.
In the next place, everything around
us-all the intelligence we receive from
every part Of the State--all the signs of
the times by which unimpassioned and
candid men can judge-point to the
adoption of this Constitution, expurgat-
ed of the two articles submitted. 1t is
therefore indispensable that we should
seek to commit its execution to the
hands of its friends-for they only can
truly represent the popular feeling of
the State.
The introduction of this element OF
division 10 our community must have
sprung from the feeling attributed
above-enmity to all reconstruction,
and our readers must put the proper
value upon it, as well as be prepared
for other resorts and expedients spring.
ing from the same source. The enemies
of reconstruction may call their meeting
and nominate opponents of the Consti.
tuition as soon as they please We fix
upon them the responsibility of this d.
vision, and have revealed its source
Let us see how far they can rule or ruin
in this community, by such develop
ment of their strength.
The people will not fail to SEQ that
those who have uniformly opposed this
new movement" at every step of its
progress, now seek to engineer it, with
an excess of modesty, and in way so
peculiar, as TO call forth observation
and prompt the remarks we have felt i
our duty to submit.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
MERCHANDISE FOR REAL ESTATE !

4 FIRM, retiring from the business,
N offers for sale u stock of fine taiIor's
and clothier's Trimmings, together with
81 nice assortment of Ladies' silk and
velvet Dress Buttons, and would take in
exchange for portion Of the purchase,
the Southern 81 ateS. Property in or near
a city preferred. This is a desirable OPP
portunity for any wishing to commence
business or to add a department of this
kind to a business already established.
Address Box 3,057 Postoffice, New York.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
neg The Midlothian coal pits in Oh

Rss" The Midlothian coal pits in Ches-
teried county, have been sold by trus-
tees to r. S. Burrows, of New York, for
$146, 900. The purchase includes 1 1887
acres of land lying on the Richmond and
Danville railroad, - miles from Rich
mond, together with all the houses, &c.;
also a parcel of land opposite the city OF
Richmond, of about acres, used as a
coal yard !; also all engines, machinery,
wagons, carts, mules, &C., with unexpir-
ed leases of other property.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25

asg~ VIM. II. c. Ellis, Esq, will
commence the canvass by addressing the
people at Princess Anne Court House
on Monday, the 18th day Of June next,
court day. In favor of the Walker
ticket, and the expurgated Constitution
He will be happy to meet any gentle
man, in fair discussion, upon any of the
topics involved in the two proposition
to be submitted.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
TUESDAY MORNING, May 25, 1869

Remember that there is to be new
registration. Remember that if you don't
register you can't vote. Remember that
your vote will be matter of vital i'm
portance to your mother State, Register
then. in order that you may vote,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25

aEg@ 1t is very important that intelli-
gent and trustworthy gentlemen should
be appointed registrars. Gen. Candy
has great difficulty in procuring such
men. We trust that the people of the
districts will exert themselves to bring
before the General the names of good
men who can take the oath. Without
aproper registration, conducted by prop
er men, the election soon to take place
will not be true expression of the pub
lie will. This is matter of vital inn
portance. and the people cannot devote
themselves to it with too much activity.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
IgTANTED-AGENTS, $50 to 5000

lgTANTED-AGENTS, $75 to 5000
wv per month, everywhere, male and
female, to introduce the GENUINE IN
PROVED COMMON SENSE FAMILY
SEWING MACHINE. This machine will
stitch. hem, fell, tuck, quilt, cord, bind,
braid and embrcider in IL most superior
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ted for five years. Wa will pay 81 600 for
any machine that will sew II stronger,
more beautiful, Or more elastic seam than
ours. IL makes the" Elastic Lock stitch"
Every second stitch can he cut, ami still
The cloth cannot be pulled apart without
tearing 1t. We pay Agents from %15.to
300 per month and expenses, or COM
mission from which twice that amount
can be made. Address i5ECOMB d CO.,
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CAUTIoN.--Do not be mposed upon by
other parties paimlng off worthless cast.
iron machines, under the same name or
otherwise. Ours is the only genuine and
really practical cheap machine nanufac-
bured.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION
In the two Cities and the Country,
OF ANY NORFOLK NEWSPAPER.
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS.

The DAY Book will be served to sub
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Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
COIBURN'S PATENT
RED J A K e T A K E

Is better than our regular shaped Axes
Tor these reasons: FgSt-It cuts deeper.
lsecond-It dom stick in the wood. Third
1t does not jar the hand. Fonrth-No
cut. FTttb-With the same labor you will
do one-third more work than with regu-
lar Axes. Red paint has nothing to do
with the good Qualities OF this Axe. for
all our Axes are painted red. If your
hardware store does not keep our goods,
we will gladly answer inquiries or fill
your orders direct, or give you the name
Of the nearest dealer who keeps our
LIPPINCOTT & BAKEWELL,
Pittsburg. Pa.
sole owners of C0lburn's and Red Jacket
Patents,
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
aGy> The London Times in discussil

aeS- The London Times, in discussing
the Alabama claims, says that England
has an equal cause of complaint against
America. Great Britain resisted the
temptation of recognizing the South,
thereby inhicting suffering on her own
people and disobliging an ally, and in
fact declared in favor of the North, and
is now misunderstood and accused of
hostility and selfishness. 1t also says
that Sir Francis Head has communicate
ed several additional official documents
to prove the assistance rendered by the
Americans to the Canadian revolt in
1887. He asserts that Summers speech
applies equally to that and the Alabama
claims, but that England never claimed
nor received indemnity.
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
aeEAt the Old School Assembly G

EEg At the Old School Assembly
the Presbyterian Church in New York
Saturday on motion fixing Tuesday
for the discussion of reunion, the gen
tlemen from the Potomac Synod said
they were not yet ready to consider the
subject The motion was tabled and
the whole subject referred to a special
committee of three ministers and three
elders, to be appointed by the Modera-
tor
Norfolk day book. [volume] (Norfolk and Portsmouth Va.) 1868-1880, 1869-05-25
APPOINTMENTS FOR COLONEL
WALKER

APPOINTMENTS FOR COLONEL
WALKER.
We are requested to announce the
following additional appointments for
Col. G. G. Walker, candidate for Cover
nor:
Fincastle, June I'd.
Lexington, June 4th.
Woodstock, June 18th (court-day.)
Harrisonburg, June 9th.
Winchester, June 18th.
Leesburg, June 18th (court-day.)
Alexandria, June 18th.
Front Royal, June 10th.
Luray, Page county, June 18th.
Culpeper G. II June q, (court-day.)
Warrenton, June 2Sd
Charlottesville, June 25th.
Louisa G. H., June Goth.
Staunton, June 2sth (court-day,)
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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-09-09
Communication.

The Kenosha County Agricultural So
clety voted to compete at the coming
State Fair for the premium offered by the
State Society to the County which would
make the best exhibition at the state Fair
A Committee was appointed in each
town in the County to solicit and collect
articles for the exhibition, and also to at.
tend to the entry and presentation of the
articles at the State Fair grounds.
The Kenosha County horticultural So
ciety are invited to cooperate with the
Agricultural Society and make the effort
a success, The State Society offer 10(
dollars to the County making the best
exhibition, taking into consideration the
size of the county and distance from the
Fair Grounds, also 80 dollars for the best
show of fruit. In addition to the pre-
miums above stated banner
Two years ago Kenosha County would
have taken the first premium had few
flowers been contributed.
Should the weather continue. favorble
Kenosha County can cover the Fail
Grounds with flowers.
The Secretary of the County Society
Will report the doings Of the last meet.
ing together with the names Of the Com
nittee referred to above
Sept. 9Th, 1869. N.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-09-09
School Books.

Our readers will not be likely to overlook
the new advertisement. of s. G. Johnson in
this paper. He has a full stock of School
Books from which our citizens will be able to
select anything called for at the opening of
the present term of School, which he proposes
to sell just as cheap as it is possible to buy
elsewhere in the country.
While Mr.. johnson makes a specially of
School Books in his advertisement this week,
he has also complete stock of stationary,
wall paper &C., &C., to all ofwhich he invites
the attention of the good people of Kenosha,
believeing that it will be to their interest to
examine his stock before purchasing,
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-09-09
Burned to Death.

On Tuesday the 18th inst. most painful
city. A daughter of Wallace Mygatt Esq,
while the family were out doors for moment,
by some means caught fire to her clothes, and
although the family were out but moment
and the flames of the childs burning gar
ments were almost instantly extinguished,
vet she was so badly burned that she lived
bnt few hours, suffering the most terrible
agonies that mortal flesh could bear.
This case is peculiarly sad, in that the de
ceased had been a child of sorrow and suffer
ing from It's birth intense pain and suffer
ing had clouded mind and intellect by ma
ture bright and promising, until the stricken
child became almost helpless in body and
mind, yet withal sweet and angelic in tenn
perament-a quiet and patient sufferer. We
all know how fondly and tenderly parents
heart clings to its offspring upon whom a
special misfortune has fallen --how by unceas
ing care and watchfulness it strives to make
amends for the cold Indifference and not un'
frequently harshly expressed opinions of the
world-how through this constant vigilence
there grows love stronger, deeper, and ten
derer than for those who are less dependent
on parents care. All pain and suffering now
is past, life with it's heavy burdens is DER, and
we all feel, as this little ones life on earth
has been dark and painful so in heaven it
shall be bright and joyous.