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Resumption uf Specie k'ayiss ems.

In very able speech made by Senator
Ferry, Of Michigan, a few days ago, in favor
of an increase In our circulating medium in
proportion to our increase of wealth and pop
ulation, he gives some facts which would
seem to show the bsolute absurdity Of at
tempting to resume specie payment while the
annual export Of geld for foreign products is
much larger than the amount taken from cur
mines. He calls attention to the fact that
the advocates of resumption are all driven to
some expedient for gold TO warrant any adj
vance toward specie payment, and then
states the fact that the average annual pro-
duct of gold Of the country for the past five
years has been but s42, 000,O 900; that the
excess of our exports over our imports Of
coin and bullion for the same time has been
1915, 000, 000--an annual average Of S55, 000,-
O00-reducing the total gold in the land to
sl40, 900 900, and but s45 ,0o0, 900 of that in
the Treasury, as exhibited by the February
statement of the public debt; with these
facts it is the sheercst folly for them to con-
tend for practical resumption of $3.50, 100000
of currency with such a petty moiety as
si5, 00O,00O comfortable by the Government,
and the unavailable $780, 900 in works Of
art and other forms in the possession Of the
people. Worse than this Our imports of
merchandise and other industrial products,
the last fiscal year, were $4,000, 900 in ex-
cess of our exports, and to supply an approxi-
nation Of coin for what would be needed for
an effective resumption, this balance, or
whatever the balance might be against us,
in foreign exchanges, must be included in
the total coin necessary to maintain specie
resumption,
In the same speech Mr.. Ferry makes the
following comparative statement of the
wealth and circulating medium of the coun-
try at stated periods during the last twenty
five years, to show the inadequacy of our
present circulation:
In 1850 the real and personal wealth of
the United States was 81, l35, $50, 22S; the
volume of circulation was s203 800, 900; the.
ratio Of circulation to wealth as 81 TO s35.
In 1860 the real and personal wealth of
the United States was sl6, sc, GIG, 66S; the
volume OF circulation was 4Gl 900, 900; the |
ratio OF circulation to wealth as 81 to s35.
In 1864 the real and personal wealth of
the United States was 10000, 000, 900; the
volume OF circulation was 5O,0OO,OOO; the
ratio of circulation to wealth as 81 to s27.
In 1870 the real and personal wealth of the
United States was s3O,OG8, ,507; with
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The Louisiana Senator.

Z. Il. $. PINCHBACK is still in Wash
ington. He has not yet succeeded in OBJ
tanning his seat in the Senate, but he has
certainly deserved success. Whoever else
may doubt his right to seat in the United
States Senate, it is plain that the Senator
himself has no such doubt. His calmness,
patience, and perseverance attest his faith
IN the goodness of his cause and in the JUS
tice of the body which has to pass upon his
claim. AT large cost Of time, money, and
feeling, he has bravely asserted his right,
and honOred the Governor and Legislature
by whose action he is the accredited Senator
Of his State. SO far as we can sec, his course
has been honorable alike to himself and to
Louisiana. \ weaker man than Mr.. Pinch
back might have been diverted from his
object, or under the veXations and delays to
which he has been subjected, abandoned the
pursuit in disgust. He has done neither,
and we are persuaded that he will do neither.
With every consideration Of justice, regu-
larity, and fair dealing on his side, if he is
the man we take him to be, he will persevere
till victory crowns his endeavors.
Accredited by the recognized Legislature
and Governor Of his State, the proper thing
upon the face of his case was to admit him
to his seat and settle any other questions
concerning him afierward. Failing to do
this has subjected Mr.. Pinchback to great
disadvantage, and has seriously prejudiced
his case. The delay on the part of the
Senate implies the existence of some mon
strOus wrong either in the man or in the
manner of his election, while he is pOwerless
to explain.
While We would not impeach the wisdom
or the justice Of the United States Senate,
and while we would demand nothing for a
colorcd man which we would not for a white
man, we have no hesitation i'm saving that
wrong has been done in this case, and that
no time Should be lost in retracting that
wrong.
If this shall not lie done in the premises
by the honorable Senate, then we say to
Mr.. Pinchback 90 straight to the people of
Your State. Tell them the whole story.
They know your character and your services
both to the Union and to liberty, and in our
belief they will stand by you and sustain
you. They will not retreat single inch.
The colored citizen who, after all that has
happened, who would now desert you would
be moral coward, a bad Republican, and
traitor to his race.
We can afford many things, and make
many sacrifices, but we cannot afford to for
sake our approved leaders, and make our
selves contemplate by abandoning our right
to be seen and heard in the Senate Of the ma
ton by man of our own choice. The colored
citizens Of Louisiana, by their numbers, abil-
ity, and loyalty, have right to all they ask
in this matter, and should demand nothing
less. The NEW NATIONAL ERA would be
false to its trust if it did not contend for all
in our favor which the Senate Of the nation
can honorably grant. Sooner or later we
certainly hope and believe that Senator
Pinchback (who has conducted himself with
so much dignity and intelligence during this
struggle) will be safely in his seat in the
Senate.
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Periodicals..

The April Atlan!ic contains the two brill
liant serials,
Nose Evans. By William N. Baker.
Prudence Pallrey. BY Thomas Bailey AL
drich, increase in power and interest.
The April Atlantic runs from grave to gay,
from lively to severe, in such articles as
A Modern Financial Utopia; how it grew
up and what became Of it. BY David a..
Wells.
Baddeck and that Sort OF Thing. BY
Charles Dudley Warner.
In Wcimar with List. BY an enthusiastic
pupil.
Mstral's Calendar. BY Harriet W. Pres
ton.
The British Upper Glass in Fiction. BY
Z. S. Nadal.
The Cohansey-Tea-Fight BY Lucy Ellen
Guernsey.
Life in the Backwoods of Canada. BY II.
3. X.
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Rates of Postage.

For the information and convenience of
our readers, we publish the following abstract
of the postal laws of the United States. We
advise our readers TO Cut this ont and pre-
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ceived:
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AT this session Of the year, when so many
of our people are suffering from colds, we call
attention to AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL as
a sure cure not only for coughs and colds, but
all affections of the lungs and throat. Hav-
ing used it in our family for many years, we
can speak from personal knowledge Of its
efficiency. There may be other remedies that
are good, but in all our experience this has
proved to be far the best. Its qualities are
uniform and wholly reliable. 1t is pleasant
to take, and should be kept at command, by
every family, as protection against class
of complaints which seem harmless in the
beginning, but become affecting and DANCE
rous if neglected.-N. II. Register.
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THURSDAY, - MARCH 26, 1874.
INDUCEMENTS.

ANY one sending Us $3.50 will receive
the New NATIONAL ERA and Hoods
Monthly Magazine for one year, to-
gether with beautiful chrome of the
Yosemite Valley, or fine photograph of
either Frederick; Douglass, Esq, or Tous-
saint L'Ouverture, as they may choose.
This chrome is fne copy Of a piece of
natures grandest work, and is not presented
in the usual limited style-its dimensions,
14x20 makes picture of very desirable
size.
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In spite of the damaging influence Of Mr..
Davis speech in New Hampshire and the
practical cooperation Of the temperance pro-
hibitionists, the Changers, &C., with the
Democracy, it seems that the Republicans
of that State actually cast more votes at the
recent election than they did last year. The
New York Tribune is honest enough, in the
face of these facts, to admit that the election
indicates no change in the popular sentiment
of the country against the Admnist, alton
and the Republican party.
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Take Notice.

= Our friends should be particular in address,
ing letters to publishers of this paper not to
add "AND CITIZEN" 1t is possible that
letters intended for us have fallen into the
hands of those whose attempt to destroy the
paper has led them into all sorts of annoying
capers.
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Nearly all the distinguished men, who
took part in the violent political contests of
1850 81, twenty-five years ago, are now dead.
They were Clay, Webster, Calhoun, Cass,
Buchanan, Douglas, Benton, Fillmore, Sew
ard, Chase, sumner, Clayton, Corwin Bell,
Everett and Dlcklns son. This demonstrates
what an immense and fatal span IN human ex-
lstence is composed in two decades ofyears.
we see hardly name now that figured in the
great contests that'we had before the war.
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Tie colorcd citizens og Syracuse assembled
in lions NJ. Z. Church last evening for the
purpose Of making an expression rs to the
loss sustained by them il the death Of the
late Hon. Charles Sumner.
Addresses were made b. the Rev. J. {.
Gilbert, pastor Of the church, Gcrrt ;. I.o-
gucn, esq, Urah Jackson, esq, Of this city,
and Lewis II. Douglass. esq, Of WASHING
ton, ID. c.
The following preamble and resolutions
we adopted by the meeting
Whereas, Almighty God in His divine
providence has called from our midst the emf
ncnt friend of humanity, the great lover OF
ireedol, and the beloved champion of our
rights, Charles Sumner; that by this sad be-
reavemcnt we are caused to mourn the loss
one, as it were, a father; therefore be it
R.So're3, Tha. by this public demonstra-
ton we express cur heartfelt sorrow and
sympathics with the oppressed of all the
world. whose especial friend was this great
hcro-patriot, who has SO lately been called
to the reward Of the great and good.
ReSo'csi, That we fully acknowledge aud
feel most grateful for his untiring efforts in
behalf OF cur down-trodden people in Aner-
raised from the deep pit in which the years
Of tyrannical oppression had ground Us, AMI
placed in the enjoyment of the privileges Of
American citizens, placed where we can con-
tend fox our own rights where We can stand
erect and glor.ly God in Heaven that il is so.
EsSo|rsi, That we will ever cherish his
memory that by the firesides he has made
happy by efforts almost superhuman, we will
rchcarse his virtues and the story of his
many struggles in our behalf shall he told 10
children, by parents in whose hearts has
been enEraVen. rs ii we're on evcrlastn.
tablets, the name 0! Charles sumner.
Rc%o'p5i, That the example OF pure and
elevated stltcsmlu-hip, with a grand love
for the rigst and the antagonSm of wrong,
so eminently conspicuous in Charles Sumner,
is 4 Legacy left 10 the nation, and to the world
for winch the noble minded and aspiring
people of the earth cannot be too grateful.
ReSotcd, That the colorcd people of the
Omitted States, who have been so largely
identified and advanced by the untirinu devo-
ton and true phylanthrophy of Charlie.
sumner, are deeply sensible aud abundantly
grateful to this purcSt statesman and the evil
dencc Of our affection and high regard for the
iaucnted sumner, can be best shown bvman-
y ana united efforts on our part to deserve
the grand change wrought III our condition
through the lie eEcrtions of the greatest
statesman known II or age.
ReEoicel, That the syracuse Journal and
the Washington NeC Noiiouq! Era be re-
qucstea 10 publish the above resolutions
Syracuse Joa.Wa'.
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sscsoi.:ss0ias q j ESeseeci 10 sl,c yspes,-
org Of Hon. Charles SKINNER.

At Il full meeting Of the Young Mems
Literary Club Of Evansville, Ind. held last
evening, after the usual routine Of work was
pursued, Mr.. j. W. James moved the ap-
polntment OF a committee to draft resolutions
expressive of the feelings of the members on
the death Of Hon. Charles Sumner. The fol-
lowing gentlemen were chosen by the meet
ing I. NJ. Anderson, J. ". James, y. Al
len, Jas. Amos, F. ID. Morton, Robert
Nicholas, j. II. Carter, G.. Powers, Charles
sheldon and Ed. F. HON.
Inc committee after Il few minutes, re-
ported the following prcabe and resolutions,
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Hon. Charles Sumner, Of
Massachusetts has proven himself the great
phllanthropIst Of the age and
WHEREAS, lie has always been the true
trieu Trend OF all classes OF American citizens,
and especially has advocated the freedom
OF the negro and the acknowledgements of the
same and
WHEREAS, He is the known champion of
the Civil Rights bill, the erandest, broadcast
and most impartial instrument ever drawn
by the pen OF an American citizen; and
WHEiEAS, by his close attention to his
duties as Senator, he has risen above all his
opponents and compeers as Il scholar, aNciti
zen and Il statesman therefore, be it
Re&olrcd, That we, the colored people Of
the city Of Evansville, in Literary Club as
sembied, JON in expressing our sympathy
with the rest Of Oul race, aud the whole ma
ton, in the bereavement caused by the loss
OF so great and good q man.
Resoiced, That we return our most CRATE
iu thanks to Almighty God for the gift of SO
great and sood n man, as an instrument in
His hands to ITO more than any other man
for the pulling down OF strongholds of Ameri-
can slavery and the upbulding Of the poor
and downtrod,len.
Resolced, That we will ever cherish CRATE
iui remembrance Of him, and that we will in
all onr ways do all in our power to follow
his example and teachings, both by precept
and example +; and that we will see to it that
we, by honest industry, perseverance and
close attention to business, make ourselves
worthy of all the the toll, pain and suffering
Of him who has been called from labor to re-
ward.
Resolrel, That we furnish the press with
copy of these resolutions for publication.
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Charles SUMNER.

The students OF Lincoln University met in
the College Chapel on Friday, March 18th,
to pass resolutions on the death Of Hon.
Charles Sumner. Mr.. Dochcr was called to
the chair, Mr.. L. NJ. Thomas secretary.
The meeting resulted in the appointment of
a committee OF five to draft the resolutions.
The following gentlemen were appointed:
a. Z. Denny, chairman; George Il. Andcr-
son, William NJ. IIargrave, r. Il. Elliott,
Henry c. Mabry
The following resolutions were submitted
and adopted at second meeting Of the stu
dents:
Whereas it has pleased God in His alwisc
providence to remove from the stage Of ac-
ton the Hon. Charles Sumner, who excm-
pi!ied in his life the principals of true states
manship, strict integrity, and hearty
ftllow-!tclng with his brethren and where
as, while we reyerently submit to this act of
an Omuiscicnt Being, who orders all things
according to His will, we sustain great loss !;
and whereas, while holding ia grateaH re-
membranco his liic-deyotion to the protection
Of human rights, the promotion Of human
liberty, and the maintenance Of national
character: therefore be IL
Ne3oice@, That we, the students Of Lincoln
University, recognize in his death the wis
dom Of Almighty God.
Ee&o'red, That the United States has lost
a great statesman, society an honored MEM
Der, Tie weak and oppressed a noble cham
,.s. i .t l,r--, ,,I,Iu nj
friend, and an eminent scholar.
Hes9ireR, That We deeply lament his loss,
and that his sclfsac,ii@ing devotion to the
causo Of humanity, his zeal for his honest
convictions, his love Of peace, his natural
bias for The truth, and his strict adherence
to law and justice shall ever endear him to
our hearts, and commend him to our wa!mest
affections.
H,@o'ce', That we prgpctuatc his memory
by ciiarislling those principles 50 dear to him,
Initiating his integrity, and practicing that
moral courage which he exhibited on all
occasions where he perceived any wrong.
Pcso'cel, That we condole with those who
have long been associated with him in his
official aud social relations, and who are now
deprived Of his wise counsel III both private
and public affairs.
Eesolsa3, That We Invite the president of
The University to deliver memorial dis
course On the death Of orr deceased states
man.
E,aolc53, That Il copy Of these resolutions
be sent to the New York T,iJane, New Ma
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The Position OF Charles Simmer.

In the great fugitive law debate in the
United States Senate, the late Chas. Sumner
spoke as follows ~ have never been y
politician. The slave of principles. | call no
party master. BY sentiment, education. and
conviction friend of human rights IN their
utmost expansion, have ever most sincere
~ embraced the democratic idea mot indeed.
as represented or professed by anv party'
but according TO its real significance as trans,
figured in the Declaration of independence
and In the mjunctions of Christianity. In
TINS idea l saw no narrow advantages merely
for individuals or classes, but the soyereirnty
OF the people and the greatest happiness Of
all secured by equal laws. Amidst the yics-
STUDIES of public affairs l trust ALWAYS to
hold fast to this idea and to any political nartv
which truely embraces it. Party does moi
constrain me, nor is my independence lessen
Ell by any relations to the office which gives
me title to be heard on this floor. And
here, sir, Imay speak proudly, Byno effort.
Dy no desire OF my own. | find myself a
Senator OF the United States. Never before
have held public Office of any kind. With
the ample opportunities of private life / was
content. No tombstone for me could bear
fairer inscription than this: 'IIere lies one
who without the honors or emolur1ents of
public station did something for his fellow
man." From such simple aspirations | was
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Meeting o: iiio G<,30TGss Citizens oG
Buffalo, =. g, al Are E.Es;e Stree.
"a. &. Church. l0sg E.t-2ilisa---E'ra-
.asssDz" aa.1 Resolutions. Adop:cii--
Earr1ccPfeEjo22, Ste.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1874-07-03
WAS IT SUICIDE OR VANITY
DEATH OF A BEAUTIFUL KEN.
lucky GIRL FROM An OVER.
DOSE or ARSENIC

Par. Ky.l Dispatch, june %, To- Cm,iu.
natl Enquirer
Our community was startled this
morning by the rumor that one OF the
most beautiful of our young ladies had
committed suicide, or at least had died
from the effects Of arsenic administered
bylerselt
Mis-. Kate West, the unfortunate
young lady was about sixteen years
old, of unusual beauty; both Of form
and face, her form being above medi-
um height and almost iaultless in its
proportions. Her complexion was
conspicuous for it, fairness aud clear
ness; and many Of our fair ladies en-
We'd her the possession Of such charms.
Last night She attended the Methodist
church in this city in apparently as
good a spirit as usual.
About one 0 clock this morning she
came down stairs and told her mother
she Vas very sick. Hor mother asked
her what was the matter? She said she
had taken some arsenic. Her mother
at once sent for Dr. McLcad. whocame
at once, and found her very low. Or.
McLead sent for DR.. j d Ray for
consultation. She was asked why and
how she took the poison, and on Il
promise Of sccresy she said She had
trouble, and had taken it intentionally,
but she wanted to get we'll again. She
gave no other reason for the net other
than that she chad trouble" She sank
rapidly, and at about o'clock u.
m, bIeathed her last. She took an
overdose and vomited copiously, but
the stomach being empty at the time
Of taking It, it had absorbed sufficient
to do the deadly work.
She was very impulsive and it is
SUPP ed that in tit Of momentary
pique at somebody or something she
took the dose that she afterward re-
peutod Of. She had been off to school
| ~ Nil.r":'. Ky.I L.. L~l -o.,.---I l..
fore the close Of the season, having be
come very homesick, and, indeed SC
anxious was she to come away that she
threatened to kill herself if they did
not allow her to come home. 1t is SAID
she had been taking arsenic for her
complexion, and by many it il suppos.
ed that that was the real cause Of her
death, having taken an overdose
She was member Of the Methods
church, regular attendant at the
Christian Sunday school and was very
| popular among her classmates.
OF course there nro many rumors a.
% the true cause Of her suicide, som,
asserting that her relation at HON,
were not Of the most pleasant nature
but this seems to be entirely unfouu
dci, and the most amicable relation
have existed between her and all h,
mombers Of the family. During hC
short illness she was very aifectiouat,
% them all. Her char
actor was ,potless, and it is a source %
much woulerment as well a. Of sorrow
10 our community. She was also
member Of the Good Tcmplars Of ,hi
| city and always an active a,siltau, II
the 'uupcrance work,
H.. remains will be taken 10 Cyu,h
/ inua, which was her former home an,
/ from whence she came to this place
| icw Gears ago. Her relatives in liar
riso" county arc very numerous. w.
have nor h.I "a death in our commuu
| ity ipr long time that produced II
great feeling Of SORROW and surprise.
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PARTISAN GOSSIP.

Llrnn Paris letter OF June ., to Philadelphia
Press.
NEW STYLE or LADIES HAIR DRESSING.
am about 10 chronicle a revolution
not an impending one, but an actual
one revolution which will do away
with many remnants Of ancient Gus
toms, which will change the appear.
ancc Of existing things, which will be
world wide in its influence, and which
will bring down the loftiness Of many
an aspiring head. Queens upon their
thrones will wear their crowns with n
difference because of it, and cook. maids
in the kitchen will acknowledge its
power. | allude to the total change in
the style Of dressing ladies hair. The
flat has gone forth, aud tine loft top.
knots we have patiently endured tor
some years past are to give way to u
return Of the loopcd dropping braid
hanging low upon the neck Not two
braii-. however, as of old; only one
thick one Is to be worn, loopod at the
end and tied about half way up with
bow of black ribbon. The front hair
is worn parted and perfectly fiat or
slightly crepe, and with coronet plat
going around the head, somewhat far
Their back than it Ia. heretofore been
worn, while the space between the
coronet braid and the back hair is filed
in with puff. Of hair. The style j.
siupl., pretty and becoming, and is al.
ready universally adopted by the fash
iouablcs here, but its adoption will nee
cssitate an abandonment Of the high
ruffs and rulings, that now decorate
the nccks of ladies' dresses, aud a re-
turn to tho fiat collars and narrow
quilted laces Of other days. So much
for the iicklcness of fashion.