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Liberal s:ePu ns,cal:isn." n Mis-
homer.

There is 10 such thing as 'Lib,rM" Re-
publicanism. There are only two parties in
the country. One is Rqvbhcon--thc other
Democrat. Horace Greeley is as truly
Democrat to-day as Seymour, or Tweed, or
hoffman, or JET. Davis, and so is every self
styled Liberal Republican" who is support
'hS nm. NO matter what their professions
ire, they are all laboring to restore the Dem
ocratlc party to power, and to re-establish
the principles Of the Democratic party.
what does 1t matter that they pretend to be
Republicans still: The claim is a fraud and
mockery. As well might the leaders of the
rebellion have claimed to be loyal and Union
lists while lighting against the Government as
these men to claim to be Republicans while
cooperating with Democrats to DESTROY the
Republican party!
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Asked 10 Re- Rivet their Chains :

The Democratic party, or the slave oligar-
chy, controlled the policy of the Government
for sixty years, and that policy has been to ex-
tend and perpetuate slavery. Everything has
been made to bend to that single interest
They plunged the nation into bloody civil
war for the avowed purpose of extending the
area of the accursed institution, and to fasten
more securely the shackles of the slave.
Even after the abolition of slavery the South
ern Democracy under Johnson's reconstruc-
ton policy in several States virtually re-
established it. And now they ask colored
men to give this party their votes that they
may be restored to power. And there is now
and then colored man aiding lis lifelong
enemy to regain control of his body and SER
yicesi
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THE BLACK MAN OF THE SOUTH AND
THE REBELS; OR, TIE CHARACTERISTIC
OF THE FORMER AND THE RECENT OUT
RACES OF THE LATTER" is the title of a
book, written by Charles l.. Stearns, North
ern teacher, missionary, and planter, and pub
lished by the American News Company of
New York. 1t seems to he a work of con-
siderable Importance, coming, as it does, from
the pen Of man who has lived in the South
since the wsr, and largely devoted his energy
to the instruction and elevation of the freed
men. In his chosen sphere Of activity, he
had ample opportunity to become acquainted
with the character and disposition of the
Blacks, as well as of their former masters.
and Of the Whites Of the South generally,
and to observe their bright and their dark
features. From the hasty glance that thus
far we have had leisure to cast on the book.
We should judge that the author has given a
fair and impartial picture of the deplorable
still prevailing in the section of the
country where he lived, a. in all the others
where the whole social system heretofore was
mainly based on slavery.
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A Model Liberal, Reformer!

Trumbull is patriot and reformer be-
yond all doubt.
He got into the United States Senate by
tramplng in the dust the constitution of
Illinois.
He procured, by colonizing voters in the
Senate district of which he was the Republi-
can candidate, the election Of his brother-in-
law, Jayne, who held the casting vote in the
State Senate, and was thus enabled to COM
pei the Legislature to re-elect Trumbull to the
United States Senate. AS soon as this was
done, he logged, and importuned, and threat
ened Mr.. Lincoln to appoint this same
brother-in-law Governor of Dakota, till he
felt forced to comply, and thus threw the
Senate into the hands of the Copperheads.
resulting in great damage to the Union cause,
as he was forewarned it would.
He bullied, and threatened, and bar
gained with the Illinois Central railroad till
they turned out competent legal adviser
and appointed his incompetent brother.
He bullied and threatened General Grant
until he was compelled to turn brave one
leH0eu OuC VI GlC pCuoioh OiliSC az
Springfield and to appoint this brother-in-law
JAYNE, who had become tired of the Dakota
Governorship.
He attempted to bully General Grant into
the appointment of his son to an important
office, and is now opposing and libeling him
because he could not succeed.
He compelled the Government to pay him
the enormous fee, while he was receiving his
pay as Senator, of$l0,O 900 for few minutes
service in defending loyal Union officer
against a rebel murderer.
He advocated and voted for the recon-
struction acts of Congress, and has now de-
serted the Republican party, and is malig-
nantly assailng President Grant on account
of these very laws.
He voted against the impeachment of An
drew Johnson for crimes as glazing as any
committed by jeff. Davis, and for frauds and
corruption which lost the Government one
hundred and fifty millions of dollars a year,
and now is too honest to support Grant, who
saved the Union, and has put an end to all
these Liberal" Democratic frauds and
crimes!
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Judge B;I,'h'~ 10. fin!.ion of Gree
leyism.

Judge j. :. Black was Mr.. Buchanan,s
Attorney General, and the man who decided
that the President had no constitutional
right to cocrce a State, or call out yolun-
teers to put down the rebellion. He is now
a rampant supporter Of Greeley, and in his
letter declaring his purpose, thus states his
reasons:
The reconstruction act of 1867 was bill
Of attalnder more deliberately cruel, and
with pans and penalties more compendiOusly
UNJUST than any British bill that ever was
passed. But its authors were conscious that
1t could not stand, AMI they must replace it
with something else, for sooner or later the
courts would lie sure to pronounce it void
The fourteenth and fifteenth amendments
were frauds upon tie spirit and letter of the
instrument, inasmuch as they effected the
worst outrage which it was made to prevent.
They were carrie against the known will of
nearly every State in the Union by shameless
deception IN the North and BY brutal yio-
lence in the South. May this be washed
in Lethc and forgotten? p Certainly not
as long as any portion of our people are
compelled to bear the intolerable burden OF
the yoke thus fastened upon them Mr.
Greeley's election will do all that we could
wish to free lis from these evils. 1t will not
even be popular condemnation of the base
means by which they were inflicted upon us,
but ii will begin the process of their gradual
extinction. 1t will give the white people n
reasonable hope that the hcritablC qualities
OF their fathers blood may some day be
restored"
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Loss and Gain by the Rebellion.

But for the wicked Democratic rebellion
the Government would not owe dollar of
loyal men would not have been sacrificed,
there would have been one million widows
and orphans less, the population Of the Uni
ted States would have been, at least, five
million more than it is now, and the wealth
of the nation would have been fifty millions
greater than it is. For all this sacrifice the
only compensation has been the abolition Of
slavery. And the same rebellious Democracy
that caused the sacrifice would gladly yes tore
slavery if they had the power.
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COlOred Men Dls1ran s u iSed.

The new constitution of West Virginia,
created by Democratic convention, and
just adopted by the Democratic party, gives
the colored men of the country fair warning
of what they have to expect from Demo-
cratic rule. 1t contains the very essence of
reconstructed Greeley Democracy. If they
can, as this constitution does, destroy the
equality Of rights by excluding colored men
from holding office, thus virtually multiplying
the Constitution of the United States in West
Virginia, they can and will in every other
Southern State. This is the entertainment
towhich colored men are invited by the Gree
ley-secesSion Democracy
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What Has Been Saved.

The original cost of the great Democratic
rebellion to the General Government was four
thousand millions of dollars, and to the sew
eral States five hundred millions of dollars
more, making 81 500 900, 900 in all. Besides
this the people have paid one thousand mill
lions of dollars of interest on the public
debt, so that up to this time they have paid,
or still owe, as the money cost Of one Demo-
cratic Administration, So, 800, 100000. This
is equivalent to an average of one hundred
and sirty-seren dollars to each family in the
United States, and they have nearly thou
pay!
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THE last Democratic Administration that
disgraced and cursed the nation cost the peo-
pie four thousand millions of dollars princi-
pal and as much more in interest, the lives
of half million of loyal men, and made a
million of widows and orphans. Another
Democratic Administration under Greeley
might not cost so much blood and treasure ;
but it would bring the still greater disgrace
upon the nation of reputation, universal cor
ruption, Generalization, and plumber.
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a Defeat and u victory.

At the recent election in West Virginia,
Mr.. Jacobs, the independent candidate for
Governor, and supported by the Republicans
of the State, was elected. That was a bad
Democratic defeat. At the same election.
the constitution, DISTINGUISHING colored men
and annulling the Federal Constitution, was
adopted. That was great Democratic VIC
tory. The election of Jacobs ensures the
State for Grant. The adoption of the con-
stitution deprives thousands of loyal citizens
of one of their most sacred rights.
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In the Right Hands.

Grandfather Greeley is now in good hands.
Last week he left New York for Connecticut,
and prndently placed himself under the care
of z. T. Barnum, the great American show
man. He couldn't have done wiser or
safer thing. If any human being can make
anything out of him that man is Barnum, the
Inventor of "Joyce Health" the "Woolly
Horse" the Mermaid" and other artificial
wonders of nature. There is an element of
success in this operation that is evidently
intended to compensate for his great po-
litical failure.
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Outlaws to be Protected.

Besides depriving colored men of the right
to hold Office in violation of the Federal Con-
stitution, as the new Democratic constitution
OF West Virginia does, it also sets at de-
fiance the Constitution of the United States
by declaring that the writ of habeas corpus
shall not be suspended. This provision of
the State constitution is designed to protect
Ku-Klux and other outlaws from punishment
by United States laws. 1t is unfortunate
for Mr.. Greeley that while he is preaching
peace his Southern followers are acting war |!
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Never Has Been Defeated, and
Never Can BE.

Before Greeley had been seized with the
Presidential fever, and his mind disordered
by the malady, he declared that as General
Grant never had been defeated, so he nerer
could be. That was Mr.. Greeley's honest
conviction, publicly expressed. If his mind
had not become so terribly impaired by his
misfortune he would entertain the same opin-
ion now. 1t is truth that will receive an
other illustration in November as surely as
the election takes place.
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JERSEY CITY, Aug. 80, 1872.
1Messrs. Douglass Brothers, publishers of the
NeaU National Era:

JERSEY CITY, Aug. 80, 1872.
Messrs. Dougiass Brothers, publishers of the
Neio National Era:
GENTLEMEN: have been shown an arti-
Gle, signed by you, with reference to my
labors to extend the circulation of your paper
had supposed that l parted with you, and
with Mr.. Frederick Douglass, ST., ON friendly
terms. Your father and have been friends
for many years. l was not aware that any
one complained of the result of my labors in
that good work.
Please do me the justice to insert this
brief note.
CHARLES WHEELER DENIsoN.
With Mr.. Denison's suppositions we have
nothing to do. We have been informed by
different parties that they paid moneys into
Mr.. Denison's hands for us. We have not
received the money of which they spoke. In
one instance we confronted Mr.. Denison
with letter from a responsible gentleman
in Connecticut claiming to have donated fifty
dollars for the ERA circulation, which it was
his duty to have reported to us. He could
give no excuse for not having reported it,
and asked us to charge it to him, and he has
ncrer settled 1t. Mr.. Denison must have a
very poor memory if he does not remember
that we did complain of his actions, and in
no uncertain tone. Does Mr.. Denison wish
the names of parties who paid him money for
us and of which he made no returns As
he is in Jersey City, it will be no trouble for
him to cross the ferry and take the Broadway
cars to the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and there
he will find an eminent gentleman and states
man who can tell him about moneys donated
under his eyes for the ERA, and Denison's
letter to us will show whether those moneys
were ever reported here.
DOUGLASS BROTHERS,
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JEFF. Davis sO the Liberals.

JEFF. Davis said in his Atlanta speech of a
little more than year ago:
ave know our rights, know that they are
invaded; then wait patiently until we see
them divided and at issue with themselves
and then join the party and support the cam
diclate and the platform that promises res
toraton of constitutional liberty. 1t is then
that you will hold the balance OF political
power in your own hands, and it is then that
all your rights will once more be restored
and Guaranteed"
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How the Burden IL Lightened.

General Grants administration has paid
three hundred and thirty-fve millions of the
public debt during the three years and five
months they have been in office. This is
equal to ten dollars for every man, woman,
and child in the United States, and to .ffty
io'lars for each family; that is, the average
proportion Of the public debt is now fifty dol
airs less to each family than it was when
President Grant was inaugurated.
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Complete liberty and exact equality in the
rights should be established and effectually
maintained throughout the Union by efficient
and appropriate state and Federal legislation.
Neither the law nor its administration should
admit of any discrimination in respect of citi
zens, by reason of race, color, or previous
condition of servitude.-A Plank IN the Plat
form of the PHILADELPHIA Contention.
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The Electoral Vote.

Our readers will find the following table,
containing the number of electoral votes to
which the several States are now entitled,
the number necessary to choice of Presi-
dent, and the majority given by each State
at the last Presidential election, Of great con-
venience for reference if they will preserve it..
The tables were published two or three
weeks ago, but contained several errors,
which are here corrected
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-09-05

We have given the Greeley Democracy
Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, and Missouri,
each of which the Republicans of those States
claim for Grant and Wilson. But we will let
them stand as they arc, as the Republican
ticket will receive 100 votes more than are
necessary for choice and a majority of 161.
The coalitionists can, at most, carry the fol-
lowing States:
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Bee We are glad to note that our friend,
Lieutenant Governor z. Il. 5. Pinchback, of
Louisiana, is doing good service for the Re-
publican party in Maine.
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NVCtSSdry 10 CHOICE. .IS4
OF these States we have hardly doubt
that all but ten, at the very most, will give
their electoral votes to Grant and Wilson, as
follows:
States. Electors
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Electors.

If the Greeleyites don't carry Texas,
Louisiana, and Missouri, it will take Al votes
from these 81, leaving them but six States
and so votes all told!
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-17
The Texas Border.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, September
12.-The Border Commissioners
have returned from their trip up
the river. Important evidence was
obtained at Rio Grande City re-
garding the dcpredations commit
ted in Starr County. The commits
sioners reported that during the
voyage upward Mexican thieves
were discovered in the act of cross
ing a herd of stolen cattle. The
thieves being in considerable force,
recovery was impossible without
troops. Large quantities of hides
of stolen cattle were found at La
magro, Mexico. A bad condition
of affairs exists along the
Texas border. On their downward
voyage the commissioners saw
large quantities of struggled goods
on the Texas bank. The SNUG
glers with small boats were on both
banks. Continued murders and
thefts, with the defiant attitude OF
the Mexicans, produce feeling OF
insecurity. The Mexicans still ut
ter bitter threats against all wit
nesses before the Commission. II
is feared that murders will ensue
Early action of Congress is looked
to as the only means of remcdyinp
the condition of things grown in.
tolerable.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-17
Political Scraps.

The GRANTEES have, after their
desperate eXcrtions, carried Maine
by a majority of $1,000, a gain
since last year, but loss of 5000
since the State Election of 1868,
1t was life or death with them to
carry this State and nothing was
spared to accomplish the result.
A vote was taken on train on
the Grand Trunk, Friday week,
and stood, Greeley 60, Grant 10,
Neutral II. The day after vote
was taken on a Port Huron and
Lake Michigan train, showed q
for Greeley, six for Grant, and one
for Woodruff and Douglas.
Gen. James ID. Morgan, of Hin.
OILS, who commanded the Second
Division, Fourteenth Corps, and, il
was considered at the time, saved
Sherman's army on an occasion Of
great emergency, and who was un.
til recently an ardent supporter O
Grant, has come out fat footed fol
Greeley. The General has lone
been an earnest Republican.
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frequently asked. A number OF
candidates have been mentioned
all of whom are fair, honorable citi-
zens, but, in our opinion, lacking
the great essential qualification for
the office,-legal knowledge. A
Judge Of Probate, to whom is in
trusted the most important interest
of our county, and whose duties
are intricate, and must be correct
ly performed to be Of any value,
should be man who, if not already
well versed in the law, is in the
nature of his calling gradually and
surely acquiring the necessary
knowledge. In all of the older
counties this is fully recognized,
and, with very few exceptions none
but lawyers are nominated for the
position, and none other sshould
ever be elected if one can be found
willing to take the Office. The
duties are too important to be in
trusted to any and every one, and
we speak of the matter before our
County Convention is held that the
people may think on the subject.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1872-09-17
Land Slides.

MADRID, Sept. 11.-A great land
slide is reported near Fraga, in
Arfayou, on the banks of the river
Cinca. The bed of the river was
filled with earth and rocks. The
waters were forced from their
course and the country the town
inundated. The bridge which
crossed the river at this point was
carried away. A barge with forty
men, women aud children taken
from flooded houses was swamped,
and all on board drowned except
three. Many other lives were lost,
and the damage to property was
very great.
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Assistant Murderer Arrested.

CHICAGO, September 10 The
police have arrested the companion
of the man who stabbed and killed
Michael Callahan on Elston Road,
last Sunday night, and have ascer-
tanned beyond doubt the identity
of the murderer, who has fled the
city. Detectives are in close pur-
usit, however, and confident of ar
resting him. The names of the
parties are withheld from the pub
lie at persent, but it is said the
murderer is relative of Callahan.
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tempted to escape from prison
Thursday. They were armed with
clubs and knives, and provisions
to last fortnight.
Suits have been entered in the
U. s. District Court, at Boston
against White, Brown g. Co., i'm
porters of dry goods, for defraud-
ing the Government of custom
house duties, to the amount Of
500, 600. The alleged frauds ex-
tend from August, 1867, to Novem-
Der, 1869.
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Two Men SuGOcated.

Shortly after 10 o'clock Thurs
dry morning, two men, Duncan Nc
Pherson, day foreman on the Ameri-
can side, and a common laborer
named Il. A. Astenburg, were suf-
located in the tunnel in process of
construction under the river at
Detroit, from the sulphorated hy-
drogen gas arising from the rock
on which the tunnel is being run.
1t appears that two men were sent
into the tunnel by the superintend-
ent to get some tools. They soon
returned and reported that a part OF
the tunnel was falling in, when Mr.,
Mcpherson and Mr.. Astenburg
started in to see to the repairing
thereof. In q few minutes man
was sent down to warn them against
staying too long, fearing they might
receive injuries from the gas with
which the tunnel was filed, as work
had been suspended of late. The
messenger returned and reported
both men dead, whereupon two
others were dispatched to their as
sistance. They were compelled tc
abandon the undertaking however
! until the vcntilating fan was set nj
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Disaster in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, September 10
This morning, new boiler at the
foundry of Robert Jones, while be-
ing tested, exploded with terrific
force, killing three persons and in
juring nine others. The killed are
Robt. Jones proprietor of the
foundry, Evans II. Floyd and
Joseph Ubenslay employees.
The injured are Henry Young,
Jerry Mullroy, Frank BarTcnger,
q boy Flanagan, WIN. Wimpleman,
Dan Madden, Dave Gains, Edward
Roberts, and Thos. ID. Davis.