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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1869-11-19

AGENTS WtNTFp-FOr New Rock adapted to
the Inns -"oNAS, uER CnSpITI"s. RIGITs. W Ru>Gs.
i'EtN .Ls'iES ANp IBnsrICT>. IHr N \rEnIE>CN OF
GRA>IISG ThF EITIr oF SUFFRAGE. by l.. l. BRnCN-
TIT. u. u. lLLT s1HArEu. Every AMI woman in
Vermont should lead tuis book during the coming four
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
Chapel Hfll-The Standard,

Without being asked to endorse their
sentiments, we are desired in behalf of the
people of Chapel Hill and vicinity to say
they will possess their souls in peace and
patience, Notwithstanding the violence of
the Standard towards them. They are will
ling to stand to what they have said. They
still think the GOVERNOR committed an
outrage in sending spy in their midst
They still think it was an outrage to COM
NIT the entire administration of the laws in
their community into the hands of negroes,
and negroes only. They still think it in
expedient to condemn hastily or without
reserve good citizens and true men who,
failing to obtain from the law that protec-
ton which they have a right to demand,
in self-defence resort to other means to
secure it. "They still think any remedy
not provided by law, is so dangerous that
it ought not to be used except in the most
extreme cases." They still think the con.
duct of the negroes in their midst, gener-
ally, has been praiseworthy.
They do not propose to be unnecessa-
rily alarmed. They know that the day of
Holaen's omnipotence has passed. They
know that the tyrants, SIcKLEs, MEADE,
CANDY and MILES, no longer bear unlimited
sway over them. They know there is such
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

q thing as rrH Of Habeds Corpus. which
even Judge ToURGEE dare not refuse to The
humblest citizen. They know there is such
q thing as trial by Jury, which no power in
the State can take away from them. They
know that freedom of speech and freedom
of action can no longer be abridged or
denied to them. They know that Gooer-
nor HOLDEN dare not send foreign militia
among them except in compliance with
the forms of the law. They know that
under the law they have right to bear
arms, and, if need be in self-defence, to use
them. They know that Gouernor HOLDEN
dare not openly touch hair of the head
of the humblest of them except in complI-
ance with the forms of the law. They
know that his or any other mans secret,
unlawful attacks they have right to resist
with force and arms, even SO far If need
be. as 'to meet murder with death.
Knowing these things they laugh to
scorn the impotent anger of the Standard
and its party, and go on their way reJolc-
ing that weapon has at last been found
keen enough to pierce the hitherto impen-
etrable armor Of Radicalism.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
the Chinese as House Servants.

A letter from San Francisco says the
Chinese make admirable house servants
1t is the universal opinion of housekeepers
that the Chinaman has not serious fault
or any disagreeable habit from which it Is
not possible to break him in a very snort
time. Chinese servants are very tidy;
they like steady employment, uniform
ways, and ask few privileges. They are
honest, frugal, careful and industrious,
and take great pride in the excellence OF
their work. They do all classes OF WORK
that an American servant girl does. There
are hundreds in San Francisco who have
been in the same family for ten years.
They will not make individual engage
ments to go East, but prefer to go in par
ties. for they have to trust to themselves
for amusement and company. They do
not fraternize with Americans, and never
intarmarrv
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
n.-fu REORGANIZATION.

The party with which the JOURNAL has
octed since the war suits our present con-
dition and views, and we are opposed TO
its dissolution and the organization OF any
other. We will oppose any party
which calls itself Republican and endorses
the administration of General GRANT, di-
rectlv or indirectly. We will not give our
approval to any political movement in
North Carolina which will separate us
from the Democratic party of the North, as
a National organization, so long as that
party takes the Constitution OF the United
States as its guide, and upholds the rights
Of the States
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
Conversational Candidates.

The JOURNAL would not favor the nomi-
nation of candidates for Congress who
could not take the test oath. When the
JOURNAL and Star advocated the election OF
gentlemen for Congress who were ineligi-
bic. they had the endorsement of Congress
in removing the disabilities of Confeder-
ate Brigadier- General YOUNG of Georgia
and other Southern members elect, upon
the presentation of their credentials. Since
then Congress has not only refused to adj
NIT those elected who were under this
ban, but actually admitted their Radical
competitors who were qualified, although
defeated before the people. In fact, Con-
gress has passed an act to that effect.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
Crops In North Carolina.

The crop prospects in North Carolina
according to Governor Holden, are very
promising, and it is believed that the
WELD of the cotton will reach 100000
bales, the quantity produced in 1910, and
will bring more than twice the amount OF
money paid for the crop in that year.
The crops of 1860 were the largest ever
raised in North Carolina, and this year the
Weld of the wheat and of the corn will be
much larger.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

The CUBAN MAN oF-WAR "CUBA -
FESTIVITIES ON BoARD-MINGLING OF THE
BRAVE AND THE FAIR.-It is with grntifica.
ton that we state that the Cuban man-of-
war in her stay in our port has not found
the detention tedious. Though the Gov
eminent may delay the trial ia the effort
to hunt up Witnesses, yet so long as the
breeding still remains in the hearts of her
brave officers they will find their stay in
our port anything but irksome. .-
a charming and attractive scene was
witnessed on board the decks of this noble
ship yesterday. A large party of ladies
and gentlemen, availing themselves of the
kind invitation of the officers, visited the
ship last evening and there was beauti-
full and glorious mingling of the Brave and
tho Fair. The main deck was converted
into ball room, the cabin into saloon
and the after deck into an ante-room,
where rich collation. was spread. All
that gentlemanly hospitality could suggest
was supplied, and was enjoyed in turn by
the full promptings of gratitude and ap-
probation. Our ladies were out in all their
beauty, our gentlemen full of courteous re-
ciprocation and the gallant officers donnel
their most captivating smiles and agreeable
manners to render the occasion pleasant
and their shi p place of welcome.
By kind invitation we were one of the
favored number present. We more than
enjoyed the scene. Tho after deck was
hung around with the flags of all nations,
above which the flag of the young Repub-
lie of Cuba foated proudly and defantly.
Raised aloft by gallant hands and nnfalter
ing hearts, there they declare it shall con
tinue to wave proudly and yet triumphant
" or else be bathed with their blood, unless
the Government should ruthlessly seize
and codemn this ship which made our port
in distress. Here on this deck pleasant
tete-a,t etes were formed; below We're the
dancers in joyful numbers treading the in
tricate nazes and whirl of gay cotillions.
Paired off with fair and beautiful maidens,
lovely in the modesty with which their
whole appearance beamed, we're the gal
liant officers. manly in their noble bearing
and yet yielding to the inspiring sound of
the music, their fine new uniforms ming
ling pleasantly with the gayer oolors of the
ladies' handsome attire. s...
In the cabin the honors of the ship were
done in the absence of Commodore Higgins,
forced on shore by indisposition) by Lieu
tenant Commanding Dornin and Captain
Ingraham the Commander of the Marines
and Private Secretary to the Commodore,
and Lieutenants Reide Telfair and the 9TH
er corteous officers. Here the members
of the press had especial evidence of the
hospitality of the ship and were toasted
and did toast. Many pleasant responses
followed and many were the compliments
paid to this noble body of men, embarked
in new enterprise under young flag,
and regularly commissioned as officers of q
regular man-of-w war in the Cuban service,
seorning all illusions aa priyateers and
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

| REMARKABLE BEANs-PRoPAGATED SOUP.
| PERNoNG GRAPEs-CoFFEE FROM THE SEED.
Mr.. L. Froelich, of Kenansville, has
placed upon our table specimens of Pc
culiar kind of bean and an improved Soup
pernong grape, together with quantity of
grape seed parched and ground and per-
taking of the substance of coffee Six of
the bean seed were obtained from one of
Sherman's bummers in 1866, which Mr.
FroeEch planted in 1866. From this yield
in 1866 he planted one peck from which
30 bushels were produced in 1869 From
this it will be seen that they are exceed
ingly prolific, and are also, we are inform,
ed, excellent food either in a green or dry
state. The pod when matured averages
IL inches in length and Is beans to the
pod. They can be cultivated on almost
any soil, but require whole summer to
mature.
The sample of grape seed. prepared for
use as coffee excites our attention. From
bushei of grapes quarts of seed can he
saved, equal to about pounds when dried.
They require eight days for fermentation.
The method of drying is thus described
First extract the juice from the grape for
wine; then let the pomace remain in tub
or open barrel about eight days to fer
ment, and this will take the oil and bitter
taste from tho seed Then take the seed
and dry and sift them clean and they are
ready for parching and making cot
fee. which thus prepared from the seed of
the scuppernong grape is said to be equal
to the best Java.
The specimens of scuppernong grapes
propagated by Mr.. Froelich are the finest
that we have seen this season. These he
says he can ship to California and that
they will reach there in good order. They
cling to the vine with great tenacity and
will remain there until shriveled. About
the last of the present month preparations
for shipping will commence. The saccha-
rine matter of the juice of these grapes
will reach 100 degrees in Oechelscken's
scales, while the common scuppernong will
only show the possession of 60 degrees,
and require the addition of sugar to reach
80 degrees, necessary to the manufacture
of normal wine. The propagated grape
needs no sugar OR spirits. OF these Mr.
Froelich has some 1900 rooted plants for
sale the present season.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

transportation His answer to this last
question will furnish the best reply to his
own statements about resolving extra pay
for extra work and expense. 1t will give
us pleasure to publish his categorical an
swers
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

THE CUBAN PR1vATEER--HER DETENTION
STILL ORDERED-THE CASE BEFORE THE q.
S. COMMISSIONER. officers of the Gu
ban steamship "Cuba," now detained in
our port, were yesterday brought before
y. s. Commissioner Rutherford for viola
ton of the neutrality laws-the act of Con
gress passed April Goth, 1918. Judges
Person and French appeared for the Gov
eminent and Hon. Geo. Davis and Judge
Meares for the officers representing the
steamer.
The respondents were ready and anxious
to enter into trial, but the Government
was DESTROYS to secure the attendance of
witnesses from Washington and New York.
A motion was therefore made by tho Gov
eminent counsel to postpone for ten days
in order to secure the presence of these
witnesses. Upon this motion there was
considerable argument by the counsel pro
and con, the Government urging the inn
portance that this full time should be al
lowed, and the defendants alleging that it
was unduly long. They asserted that the
Government we'll knew the facts pertaining
to their ship, and in al hours notice could
put their hands on the papers containing
full information relative to her, and that
she had once been under seizure in Phila-
delphia and was discharged by the author
tiles. Their counsel asserted the belief
that the Government would produce no
witnesses and disliked the delay because
in that time Spanish gold might accom-
plish much, and ventured the assertion
that the only witnesses that would be
brought against them, if any at all will be
produced, will be obtained by Spanish
gold. It was contended also that there was
no right to detain this vessel, that the
Republic of Cuba was duly recognized by
nations other than the United States, and
faced the world as r nation, though strug-
Cling for existence. The Government in
sisted in placing them in the ranks of in
surgents merely.
The Commissioner decided to continue
the case until Monday next, when the wit
nesses are to appear. In the meantime the
" Cuba =" remains in our port with the flag
of the young Republic flying proudly to
the breeze, while the officers have given
their parole to the Marshal and are enjoy
ing the liberty of thu shore as for as the
rules of the service permits.
Daily Journal 9Th.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

proud in the consciousness of their author
ity and strength
We cannot say how long the dance and
other pleasures enjoyed would have con-
tinued had night not warned the fair ones
and their gallant attendants away. We
confess that we had not time to look over
the ship as we desired, but hope to visit
her again to-day. OF her officers We
have already spoken. The men are q
stout and fine looking body and under
most excellent disciplinine. and we have
no doubt will prove themselves to be what
they are regarded. We were shown some
of the commissions of the officers. These
are regularly executed in due form and
have the seal and endorsement of the Gu
ban Republic, proving beyond question
that the ship is no mere privateer. She is
noble vessel and manned by stout hearts
Daily Journal IT,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
net, and conjecture as to how the
Government is disposed towards her: q.

I. NEW YORK, October 3.--The New York Sunday
Herald has letter written on board the Cuban
privateer Hornet. Sept. 9th, but giving no indi-
cations of the whereabouts of the steamer. The
writer says the Hornet was sold to the Cuban re-
public at sea- soon after she left Halifax. She
was subsequently met by schooner from Hall
fax, which transferred a number of men, and
shortly afterwards ship came along side and
supplied the privateer with Parrot guns and q
quantity of ammunition. The officers of the
Hornet say she can make % knots per hour.
NEW York, October 3.-The steamer Cuba, for.
merly the Hornet, is reported to have been off
Barnegat on Thursday last. She was seen about
P. N. by pilot who returned hero yesterday,
who spoke her. He describes her as being under
sail, with bunked fires. evidently saving coal
She was steering south-south east. Her comman-
der is Capt. Higgins, formerly in the United
States navy. but during the war a Confederate
officer.
A Washington special states that the govern
ment has not decided to take any action in the
case of the Cuban privateer Hornet, nor is it
probable she will be interfered with unless she
commits depredations on American commerce.
The administration takes the view that, under
the circumstances, the Hornet cannot be consid-
cred strictly privateer and the Udited States is
not bound to attempt her capture
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
THE VESSEL

AS is stated above is now known
as the Cuba and was formerly
called the Hornet )" and during the war
was blockade runner which made one
or more trips into this port and was finally
captured under the name of Lady Ster-
ling" She is fine craft of great speed
and a sister ship of the "North Heath, -
sunk just previous to the evacuation of
Wilmington by the Confederate forces
about three miles below this city.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
WHERE FITTED OUT.

The "Cuba " as reported by the
Captain was lifted out at sea. The
from is Halifax, N. S., where there are re-
ports of her having been seized by the
authorities and being forced to pay con-
siderable sum before released.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08

THE "CUBA Hin FORMER MOVE
MENTs.-As the sudden appearance of the
" Cuba 5" among us has been made in ad-
vance of the disclosure of her movements,
we publish as of some interest to our read
ers the following information which has
reached us by mail. All along she has
been known as the "Hornet and has
twice been in the hands of government
authorities-once in Halifax and once in
Philadelphia-thus having passed through
the hands of both British and American
authorities. On both occasions she was
permitted to depart after investigation,
and it is claimed as one reason why she
should be permitted to leave our port. The
following extracts refer to her as the ssHor-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-10-08
ARMAMENT AND MEN.

The Cuba 1" has an armament of some
six guns and is manned by about 100 men,
with between rs and 80 officers. She is
we'll fitted out in every respect and is quite
a formidable craft.
, 1869-02-05

Senate. Morrill,, In recent speech on the
trade relations With Csnads, reviewed the
diplomatic relations Of America with foreign
countries, and affirmed that our history fur.
uished but opc actual reciprocity treaty &c.
copied. There 10 no reasou why We should
grant 10 Canada, especially amer her course
during the rebellion, rights and privileges
which VIC have been unwilling to confer upon
other countries. 1t was tht height Of Jolly
to make an exception In favor Of British
colonial subjects IN the rule Of treating for
dgu nations.
He furthermore Argues that the fishery
privileges, which It Is claimed the Canadian
treaty Of 1854 conferred upon rs, originally
belonged to the .ssAtea, and never should
have been surrendered By us. Great Britain
conceded By the provisional treaty OF 1fse,
| aud reafarncd word tor word In the treaty
| OF l7s3, all the rights We demanded. and all
| that ever conld be Of practical utility. HI
| continues: ...,
| "rhe nights vt possessed In the nshet1es II
| lss3, we're feEc1lnett, snhtFept, AHd indsstzuctl
/ lions tnte BckunwIedced than our lcdtpt tndsnc
It or bouEda,tes- Var could nos dissHrb Toe q
ttcAuAe III, , were of higher authority fEan N 80
CONTACTS. md tine could pot tnkee taea oeean =
| SheY Rffe trts II Ese md Eev,f Abandoned. Il
| peace or Wiz like tie ttle 10 oar o@u FOL. Inc:
were nncot qrerabls- ..-.,
ps It OF rRhts which paeul1at1s halonx to rs, a.
| or otht rights which belong to ~ other naH2a =
| ~h.eh cheose 70 assess t.d exefs1te men - 81
| wen ny the blood and treasure Of tn parent coaI
III. thty belong - us BY rant OF discovery e.
| occupancy. 4nd betspse While we we're tst eo't
1,es h.s wsze too9hs 70. 80 or ,h wv F1s cos
I.s Tho H4ttash on6ht 10 - permitted so saotol
o1iza eesasheIies.re
, 1869-02-05

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II 10 mnst nsvs ,hs s 10y, - ~ a.oape usou.ss
anv 7evecnr offlcer md snno;n, .no,,,sr
"A alton ~ h. n1e.sea nn,iI +. 3D. ha...,
ana tff3e,cnt mrn th,nns 80 onss nea,
.s...ss ~ "'e no#
, 1869-02-05
1HR cnMBINxD scHHlE.l

The railr% ad lobby at Washington have
succeeded IN getting Se1Atc committee
to sgree 10 recommend bill which
grants alternate sections Of public lands
twenty miles wide. to various p c.flc rail.
w.ys, OF An aggregate length Of 1900
milta This grant of laId tAtqual to
20 $50 900 ares.
Blu. TIE lard is mere bsgl.clle. HAv.
Ing been defeated in their efforts to get a
subsidy OF money, these men have IN
duceo The committee to guarantee the In
teress on the companies' bonds to the
amount Of $4,000 per mile The bonds
a. this rate will smount to 4126, ,o00. 900,
the annual interest Oh which will be, a:
SIX per cent, $500, 900. The bonds are
10 run forty years, making An aggregse
Of in n-e.ess of f8sa, 400. 900, for the pay
men Of n hich the United S'ates are 70 End
themselves. But 1t should be remember
ed that what hss been done once may be
cone again, The United States granted
subsidy to the Union Pacific Rosd,
which va, secured by first mortgage
but, BIZ a very quiet piece Of legislation
tho lien ot the Uni'ed States vas made
sec-rd mortgage, and the company Issued
t3r.t rnos gsge 70 other persons. so. |
| thi. bill oassss, yesr or TWO henee tn
c, mrany will be importuniog Congress
to relesse the frs: mortgage, OF The sosa
mt s. stop unfinished. II is true thai M
schene E.ves The government lien On N
lands for the ultimate repayment OF IN
, 1869-02-05

..ticle.. and. above III, the e1aes cnss a o.
freiehIs fTom Chicago to The snd Of tho Union
Psede RaiTsy track or :. tst Is sgewn'at on nn'as
IN urdeanabie po!nsl, tay to Ogden, tne Pons W.
where the tsaek will soon entef SSH Ae
Valley. n.xtao,, of
ffrsaht.. Ind nd Ii Is hoped tbs railroads WI
tals comprehensive v,eV Of this great FFoe.
lem, md heartily cooperate u the ehan1o
which can now be readily made m inc COIL
mefce Of this whole region. Engines ae
mountains nc clad, to crush the quartz With
which 1hese sarpe mountains aft dilrd. And
let me add, the UnIressl.y Of Chicago - Or
korne other kindred college, needs to estaonsn
thorough school Of mines.
With the proper fostering csre there Is y 70
reason why Chicago should not be made inc
as wei as The entrepot Of commerce for tho
whole West.
, 1869-02-05
The DAG bury fEcnr.) Flood,
From tho Hanbury tconn.l Jete1sootaa H1tra.


The most terrible dlsastef taAt sver occurred Ia
Daahu1J hap keled lsat night, dcknoJtnR 1um'
ter Of lsvts aad Property. Al ah mt dsfk. the
ripper hoha1x1 An gave way. letting d7wn Inc
wateE Ia sEcc strce ~ to carry Away the 10 !1s
esru also. The water Of tes t1o dsms fhns lsf
lco.e. sv<ps tn1vnd wt'h i17esistahie force. and
eslE1ea ali oe!oze-Fltnaa dam a!ons reiIg abba to
Tas Upper M aasu ,trre: bridge VIZ carried .wsy.
md alto inc hetnk1h avcuus End Wst:e sssse:
Lsess. Ho5t Cs.'s shop Ira rc1ue1ed alnoet In
Houtts md sna11 ha.lsinss w.rs carried do.n
etYrxm axe Dr. stro3 cd I'm ense eakes Of Ice wera
in Ite torin end ftoe town, occup;cd ~ Clark
ftn,ly, WIS carried away. t1klnx Its anmates-e
msr. bis Wifc. and buy-aH9y with It; al
droward. The 1ifs std chi were foucd IN the
stream petr Maple aveIus- and taken into Ste
t.ns e.srtn ss:p rhf'e ~ ~ eT.;aaa ,s ~
| The rot1 cfs Al:s HuuphreJ~ss a'so p1-ked np-
| NYR. tbar.es Aacre~s' motEer's bodY WIS also
| riekta ~. The cody oE another lad, 4a4 also
! intnd near w1tse mrs. tsfk WIS picked up.
aneer Of Others a1s mtsaluT II II th houRhs uosa
| ~ r. e1owred. 1t IL supposed tt1t twelve or
| ihlrte' lives Wete lost. II will po . rEubtr os
! cay. before Il q kohsEza dams c4 J be put u2.
| F!irt's csu ~ carried awsy. ind bis jae:o1 IS
! greatly tamafed. Tires touses near tna factory
! ATt aemna,ahsd, t1d one nas been carried A1Ay
| \ barn a4lec with lay waa carried away. Frrok-
| tt1tr'r q cher 1hop, - the e'ttau, was swept
| dcxu With The ttce. Great d1.:aE: Was dors 70
lannef J a1d. the railr1ad srd oster piopefry-
Tae mir sd enl4e1'. .: AZ factory vas car
E1<d asaJ< del., lre the train LII aoons O'Clock.
| The btty picked up rtAr wte.c Mrs. Clsf a
| WAS tUuEt, y II bat Of Mr. Hutted. Mrs. c. Al
dr-~s mother; which mafes 1ve hoe,es found