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The Vice President.
CAMDEN, MAINE, April 4. 1872

CAMDEN, MAINE, April 4, 1872.
To the Editor Of the New National Era.
1t is as important for the Republican party
that our Vice President be man of integ-
rity, genuine in his political sentiments and
moral character as the President himself, in
asmuch as we have learned from past history
that assassination has been the result, where
the President has been true to his principles
and the Vice President has not but with
reckless ambition, can Judas and johnson
alike become traitors for position, or for gold.
Johnson's whole course subsequent to Lin
coins death evidently shows that the rebel
element and their sympathzers knew they
had Johnson committed to their cause, just
as well before they put him into Office by the
assassin's bullet, as they did when he went
out Of office. The impression has obtained
very generally that Harrison and Taylor were
drugged; for scarcely had they delivered their
inaugurals, and expressed themselves not in
favor of extending slavery into the Terrific
ries, when the oligarchy took umbrage, and
knowing well their men, the Vice Presidents,
the results were what they were. Tyler did
their behests in everything, and Willard Fill
more and party made for them the notorious
Fugitive Slave Law. We see the same spirit
now rampant at the South, and Ku-Klux
don't hesitate now to kill all, black or white,
whose political views would not place him in
control of everybody's rights, and especially
the "niggers." The sacking of towns and
butcheries of the free State men in Kansas a
few years ago, by the chivalry from the slave
States, was a like exhibition of the spirit they
still manifest. Our political "wise menu did
not aid liberty, progress, and morality much
when they refused Hannibal Hamlin for Vice
President, and took Andrew johnson. But
then the South must be conciliated; and the,
were conciliated then just about as much as
amnesty conciliates the amnestied now, b,
turning the power thus given most malig
nantly against the Government. As to oul
next Vice President, why should Schuyler
Colfax, the long tried, and ever true, be sci
aside for anybody elses JAY.
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Gov. Curtin, Of Pennsylvania la.

The Philadelphia Bulletin says that those
gossips who are pretending that Andrew G..
Curtin is coming home from Russia to take
part in the opposition to President Grant, are
much mistaken. He knows too well the feel
ings of the people of Pennsylvania, who still
love and honor him, to think of abandoning
Grant. Their personal and official relations
are of the most friendly character, and If
Governor Curtin comes home in time for the
campaign, it will be to advocate, not to OPP
pose, the reelection of our worthy President
The Republican opposition to Grant is to be
shown at the Cincinnati Convention, and we
have the word of the New York Tribune, that
the head of the Pennsylvania delegation there
is to be Geary, the Elder Brother, and Auto
biocrapher. Is it likely that Curtin and
Gearv would work together on this or any
other question?
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The old Catholics in Germany are in
creasing in the strength and activity of their
movement against what they regard as Papal
usurpation. A numerously attended Confer
ence was recently held at Bonn to make ar
for great Congress of the dis
affected, which is to meet next autumn, and
from the tone of the leaders it may be antici-
pated that there will be formal rebellion
against Rome. A petition against the Jesuits
was prepared, and after being circulated for
signatures will be forwarded to the German
Parliament. The meeting expressed its re-
spect and sympathy with the clergymen who
have lately been threatened with excommuni-
cation by the Archbishop of Cologne, by
ri.in. and loudly cheering.
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IS65--ISS2.

1t the Republicans who are at present in
league with the Copperheads do not think it
lmpertinent, we will remind our readers that
seven years ago this week, occurred an event
which will forever stand prominent in history.
On the 9th day of April, 1865, the city of
New York, and the whole land, was electri-
lied bv the publication of the following tele-
gram:
Var Department, Washington,
Aprli 80 O'Clock A. NJ.
To Major Gen. Dix, New York:
This Department has received the official
report of the surrender, this day, of Gen. Lee
and his army to Lieut.. Gen. Grant, on the
terms proposed by Gen. Grant. Details will
be given as speedily os possible.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of Var.
In dispatch sent half hour later to the
victorious General by Mr.. Stanton, these
words occur: 1.-THE thanks of this Depart
ment and of the Government and of the peo-
pie OF the United States--ther reverence and
honor have been deserved--will be rendered
to You and the brave and gallant officers and
soldiers of your army for all time" Nor did
Mr.. Stanton say more than the truth. Yet,
seven years later, we find busy and obtru-
slve crowd OF malcontents, disappointed ego
fists, and audacious Presidency-seekers, re-
sorting to every trick and subtle practice to
blacken the great fame of the victor of that
day which sealed the perpetuity of the Re-
public, and established it firm in its place as
one of the greatest Powers of the world. But
the people are not so forgetful or ungrateful
as the scheming politicians imagine. They
know the debt they owe the modest soldier
who crowned their cause with victory, and
who not even turning aside to enter in triumph
the city he had captured, forthwith proceeded
to reap the fruits of his victory, and lend his
aid in relieving the country of the heavy bur-
den of war expenses. Appomattox Court
House has not so entirely faded from the
memory of the country as Mr.. Greeley and
Mr.. Schurz may suppose, nor do the people
forget that one of the greatest names in the
history of the American Union is that of
Grant.-Nec York Times.
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We are glad to, welcome. among our ex-
changes the Rp,1licaa Sentinel, published at
Montgomery, Alabama, edited by our old
friend JAMES T. -RXPIER. The Sentinel is
neatly printed, and evinces decided editorial
tact and ability. 1t flies at its mast head the
names of GRANT and COLFAx. We very sim
cerely hope it will prove abundantly success
full, politically and as business enterprise.
Mr.. RAPrER is an unconditional and live Re-
publican, neither to be frightened nor hum
bugged out Of his Republican convictions
and his faith in Gen. GRANT. |
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POWELL HOUSE"
I53 Thompson Street,
Near Houston, Now york
WIN. P. POWELL, Proprietor.
REFRIGERATION WANTED.

I would like to hear from my mother, Eliza.
beth Bradley; my sister, Caroline Bradley; my
sister, Mariah Bradley; my sister Harriet Brad.
ley; and my brother, Flick Bradley. The
above named persons were sold by man by the
name of Joshua Phipps to John Blevins, Who
took them to Aberdeen, Mississippi. 1t has
been sixteen years since heard of them. They
were sold from Hawkins county, Tennessee.
Any information concerning them will BIO thank
fully received.
Address RICHARD BRADLEY,
Rotherwood, Hawkins County,
an 18.4t East Tennessee.
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"A difficulty occurred recently in Peters,
burg, Virginia, between J. w. Donnon, ESQ.,,
and Waverly Johnson, local editor of the
Progress, resulting in the shooting of the
former by the latter in the leg with shot
gun. The wound is not considered danger
Gus. Johnson has a wound on the head in
ficted by Donnon with cane. The difficulty
occurred in the Progress office, and grew out
of structures in that paper concerning the ac-
ton of Donnon in question of attorneys fees
in the late transfer of railroad stock.
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To the Editor Of the Nep National Era

The New Jersey Legislature adjourned on
Thursday last, 18th ultimo, sine die. BY con-
tinuous and persistent endeavors 1 had an
appropriation Of five thousand dollars made
to the Soldiers Children's Home, with the
proviso that they receive the children of col
ored soldiers and sailors who enlisted in the
State at the late rebellion, and were charged
to the quota Of the State, who were residents
either at the time or six months previous.
This is progress but slowly, and I regret to
say that not a cOlored person nor white ever
thought Of such thing but myself. But it
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nJ In an article headed g Another Speci-
men of Democracy" published last week, we
used the name of Junius Brutus Booth instead
of J. Wilkes Booth. Our readers have .un-
doubtedly discovered who we meant. N,
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was Just, and it was passed without mega
tive vote it was passed just about half an
hour before adjournment, and by my pushing
it up. Yours for the right,
VIM e WALKER.
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II u n u K a
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE

MRS. LOUISE C. BUTLER has opened an
Employment OsEce at 5O7 Eleventh street, be.
tween E and F, for the purpose of supplying
families, &C., with frst-class servants OF every
description, male and female.
Parties wishing employment viii please apply
Is above, eitner ip1Aerson or by lsttss, oc@
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COMMUNICATIONS.

fThe NEW NATIONAL ERA hold itself responsible
for views expressed correspondents Well written and
interesting communications will be gladly received
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
DEATH OF FISK.

The shooting of Jim Fisk has excited
the city Of New York as no other event
has of late done, except the Tammany
troubles. In his way, Fisk was a re-
markable man, and since his death,
which occurred night before last, it is
discovered that he was possessed of
many virtues" he was rich, and is
said to have been charitable; but that he
had powerful enemies was generally
known. He was very positive man,
and did things in a straightforward way.
His sudden death will produce no par
ticular sensation out of the city of New
York so far as relates to his loss as a
citizen, but the manner of it has shock
ed the whole country. He rides up to q
hotel in carriage, descends, enters
the vestibule, and is met by a man
named Stokes and shot twice.
Immense crowds gather from the streets
to the scene of the assassination. The
friends of the dying man get the horfid
intelligence and rush TO the place of his
languishing. At last his wife is brought
into the room Her agony, and the
scene that ensued, can scarcely be i'm
agined. AT half past ten o'clock he
turned his face to the wall, ceased to
notice any one, and, at quarter to
eleven, died. And this is the last Of q
man whom Nature had endowed with
perfect health, keen penetration, a
popular address and never failing flow
of spirits. He was rich, he was gor-
geous, he surpassed the splendor of
Dives. He knew all the avenues to
money. He could make it, though the
world questioned the manner. But jim
Fisk was not impervious to bullets, and
there was a man who thirsted for his
blood, and took it in open day in the
vestibule Of the Grand Hotel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
SIGNS OF PROGRESS.

We, of the editorial profession, who
run through bushels Of exchange papers,
possess superior facilities for ascertain
ing the bent of public sentiment and OF
knowing what is going on at home and
abroad. Never before in our experience
have we discovered such decided indica-
tons of progress as the past two years
have developed. Villages are springing
up everywhere, and old towns that had
slept, like Rip Van Wrinkle, for twenty
year, are bestirring themselves. They
want railroads to connect them with
the rnarts of commerce. They talk Of
the future of their towns and the devel-
opment oftheir country. They talk Of i'm
migration and discuss all questions that
look to their general prosperity. This is
an excellent indication 1t is the advance
movement, and it appears to be all along
the line. 1t is right. 1t is useless for
US in the city to hope for rapid progress,
unless the country progresses corre-
spondingly. At last, our support is
from the country. There can be no
great city without great country.
Such a phenomenon would resemble the
cuts in the pictorials, Of great heads and
little bodies There is a stir every
where. Every village is active, every
neighborhood is alive to progress. In
this fact, more than in any other, we
discover an assurance of great future
for this city. Within an area of two hun
bred miles people want to come to Mem
phis, and as Memphis is not in condi-
ton to bring them here, they are strug-
Cling to provide the means themselves.
To che extent of its ability the city must
respond to these endeavors. Away off
in Texas, the people have their eyes
on Memphis From Kansas City
all along the line of the proposed road,
the people want to come to Memphis.
Down in Middle and South Alabama,
the people want to come to Memphis.
Towns and counties are moving as never
towns and counties moved before. There
is deep earnestness in all this. They
intend to get out Of the wilderness; they
intend to place themselves within easy
communication with The great world from
which they are now cut of, and whose
roar only they hear. Success to them.
Memphis has nov city government
that will not be Indifferent to their exer-
tons. To the extent Of our resources,
they shall have our cooperation. On
with the work everywhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
THE ExCURsIONIsTs.


Arrival of the City OF Helena af
Helena-The Party Received by q
Large COnc0uFse of Cktfzens-A
Pleasant Time. r4re.l.s
Special to the Ledger.l
HKLENA. January s.-The City Of Helena.
with the excursionists. loft Memphis at IN.
last night. After leaving port General RAN
ney made a few remarks in the ladies cabin,
which were responded TO BY Colonel Douglas.
The boat laid at Commerce all night, She ar
rived here at eight clock this morning, and
was met by large concourse of citizens with
band Of music. Tbs reception takes place
at one o'clock. whom an elegant piano will be
presented by the citizens Of Helena. The
greatest enthusiasm prevails, and the Helen
ians are doing their best to make the visit of
the excursionists pleasant. s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

The New York Sun says "Grant is
weak among the Republicans ip the SEN
ate, as the debate ON Irumbplfs Tssoiul
tion demonstrated. He is weak IN the
House. as the discussion and vote on
the San Domingo and telegraph swindle
proved" This is true. But, then,
Grant is weak everywhere, and were he
As weak physically as he is morally and
intellectually, he couldn't stand upon
his feet without being propped up with
a dozen fence rails Courier Journal.
q The truth is, If water were as weak as
Grant is, it wouldn't have strength
enough TO run down hill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

IT turns out that 6rsrtw : -.ssii.siiet.
The Washington Patriot says be is de-
faulter 10 government TO the amount Of
$4,000, balance held by him as com
missary during the late war With Mexico.
and never accounted for from that time
to the present, although he had been re
peaiedly solicited to refund the amount
by the accounting officers Of government
ever since he has been in the Presidents
chair. ----
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
WASHINGTON.
Prennrationn for war with

Preparations FOR War with spain.
WASHINGTON. January S.-ConSiderable ex-
element was caused BY the report that Senior
Roberts, the Spanish Minister, had demanded
his passport. Careful inquiry. however.
proves the report to be untrue. 1t is alsore-
ported that the Secretary Of War has tele-
graphed to General JEFF. c. Davis, superin-
,tendent Of recruiting, to retain all recruits in
New York city. instead Of sending them to
Western stations as heretofore. Army officers
regard this as a sign Of preparation for posi-
bic hOstilities. induced By the aspect Of our
relations with epain.A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

WHAT had the Federsl Government to
do with the quarrel between the Radical
factions Of louisiana By what au-
thority did the United States Marshal
arrest the Governor Of the STATED These
are questions TIA. viz es=s up for
answer enc Of these days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

LOUIS ,MosTEDoSIoo, an old citizen OF
Memphis, died on Friday night last ana
was buried yesterday by the Italian So
ciety. He was born in Genoa, and set
tied in Memphis in ls45, By his strong
sense and indomitable energy. he ainass-
ed handsome fortune. he leaves
wife and two sons. He was one of our
best citizens, and his loss is keenly felt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
NEW ORLEANS.

GreRs Excitement Collision
N Feared.
New ORLEANs, January S.-The mob broke
into the United States armory last night
and took about one hundred muskets. There
Is great excitement. 1t is feared collision
will take place. 1t is reported that the
President will declare martial law to-day or
actirn ~ -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

Boyle i Chapman, 27Ss Main street,
have a very large and complete stock Of
blank books Of every description; also a
very superior grade of their own manu-
facture. Stamped checks and every va
riety Of mercantile blanks. Diaries for
1872. BorLE 4 CHAPMAN,
Booksellers, Stationers and Fine Print
ers, 279l Main street. llS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

New sparkling cider, pure homemade
blackberry cordial, new comb and
strained honey, extra homemade apple
vinegar, a fine lot of dried peaches
(pealed), and full assortment Of the
best family groceries, at J. Devoto's,
corner Third and Adams streets. [54t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

The New York Sun of Wednesday
says: The New York Assembly organ
ICES under a cloud. II has been bruited
all abroad that the patronage and per
haps the money of the national Admin
istration was used to control the nomi-
nation Of a Speaker We know nothing
absolutely Of the truth of these charges
but we do know that they are freely
msde by responsible persons who were
on the spot aud ought to be satisfied Of
the truth Of their declarations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

We are in too good humor on ae-
count Of the result Of the city election
e enter into a discussion Of county con-
ventions and Democratic organisations.
The Avalanche thinks we talk inconsist-
emily. No doubt Of it. Who would
think Of consistency when so inconsist-
ent a thing as the election Of johnson
has Just taken placer We are perfectly
content that the Avalanche shsl non
.opoiize the entire article.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
WATER. WORKS.

The City'a GubsePfptiOn Carried by
an Overwhelming Vote.
Last Saturday the citizens voted upon
the subscription for water-works. The
vote was the largest ever given upon q
proposition 70 issue bonds. The vote
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

NATIVE wISEs'at 81 per gallon, from
one gallon upward. Catawba, Concord,
Virginia Seeding, and other California
wines. For sale by q. Alderman, No.
6 Howard Row. wv " ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

Majority over the required three
fourths, 55s. There was no excitement,
the election passing of quietly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08

A MOST dreadful scandal has cone
upon the press Of Peunsylvanis. A con.
~ editor siee hn cAristuzs tp..is ey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
LATEST TELEGRAMS,


IrrRIoAn rhEas AssOoIATIoH. VIA o, p. q A.
FELniRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
sCHOOL-HOUsE OPENING.
rh. New Ruiiding ON the Coz ner of
Market and Third streets For
maIIy Opened-Interest.
ing Ceremonies, Etc.

The new school-house on Market street
was visited yesterday afternoon by the
Mayor General Council, School Board
leading citizens and members OF the
press, on an invitation extended by the
Board of Education. - Il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-01-08
DEATH OF JAMES FISK, JR.

Intense Excitemeptin New Terk I'm
Censequ ence or ffsk's Deafh-D De.
monsGratfons of the Ninth Regi.
ment-Polfce md Military Called
Out TO Protect St0kes-Prepnra-
lions for the II nm eraI-M Miss Mans-
. iaIh,a niannm&n rnneA. vi w
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1872-12-07
nod Ireland there IS a place cali

IN To1d1 re Ireland there Is IS place cali
ed Dcnnybrook, where annually the
sons and daughters sf the Emerald
Isle assemble to witness the Fab
WHICH is heIa>at tlistpaace. M Mhe1s
aff The baMipes andharps and nd
dles&she WIT ana beauty Of Ireland
Scotland aM England gather together
for &Seel Ifo make msrry-snd ing
spectRle Mndieraft work, thss fancy
worksfhe nsaM workSand theindaasss
trial arts there exhibited. "Paddy
Carey" and a full delegation from the
town of swate Nate Clogheen always
attended these Fairs. Their notes
and lnsledie.~laiply MAX 'Donnybrook
a Roaring River Of mirth and song
Tom Moore used to say as the e!ega-
ton marched along, they made'the
air vocal with the refrain, ~
"Hurra, hurra for the Emerald lsle!'
and ..' ...
Vt was in the town of swate Nate Clo'
!. Eneen, a.,
Where Paddy Carey first was seen"
Now we don't exactly expect to see
as,large a crowd gathered here during
Christmas week as usually assemblies
at "Donnybrosk Fair" but we do eS-
pect to see an outpouring of the young
ladies and gents, the girls and boys
of the hills and valleys, the old maids
and widows from The mountains and
lowlands, the matrons fair from every
where to greet Santa Claus and the
"Old Folks at Home" for. days of
"auld lang syne," with full hearts
and a generous welcome The latch
string will be out, and the Lady Man
ayers who have charge of the matter,
intend to make this the most cheering
and agreeable festivity that has been
witnessed in Mechanicstown for many
a long, long day. 90
IT was in the town of swate Nate Clo-
ghecn,
Where Paddy Carey first was seen,
The charming boy, the widows joy, .
The gallant lad, the ladies toy,
Nimble-tootcd, cherry chcckcd Paddy
Carey