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Year: 1868

RED SULPHUR SPRINGS, MONROE Co.,


August 81, 1865. J
Editors Of the Register:


/ am glad to know that the people
here, as we'll as in other parts OF the
State, are going to work in the canvass
with full determination to throw oil
the yoke of Radicalism which has so
long oppressed them. Even here in the
Harrison Kingdom" they are arousing
with an energy and zeal unknown IN
any canvass since the formation of the
State.


1t was my good fortuue to-day to be
present at mass meeting of the people
at a point near this place known as
Chestnut Hill" 1t was the largest
and most enthusiastic political assem-
bly we have had in the county for
years, and bat one impression seemed
to prevail-that the hour of redemption
was almost conc.


The meeting was opened by A. G.
Tebbetts, Esq, the Conservative Elec-
tor for this county, in an address we'll
calculated to arouse the lukewarm and
Indifferent. He was followed by Ed.
Sehsn, Esq, of Lewisburg, who an
nounced himself candidate for the
office of States Attorney for this county.
Mr.. SehOn placed himself fairly and
ssuaIely upon the Conservative plat
form aud pledged his aid to the ad-
vancement of its principles.


Frank Hereford, Esq, Elector for the
State at large, next took the stand ard
for more than two hours received an
attention more profound and earnest
than generally falls to the lot of public
speakers. He discussed thoroughly the
issues between the parties and rendered
them so plain that all could understand.
His speech was strong one and cannot
fail to do good.


Mr.. Hereford deserves our gratitude
for the earnest zeal and devotion which
he is showing for the cause of truth and
right. learn that he expects to de-
vote the whole of his time, from now
until the election, to the interests of
the Conservative ticket, and no more
powerful and effective blows will be
struck than by him. He is an able de-
batter, and our people know him to be
an honest man and a Christian gentle
man; they have all confidence in his
rectitude and honesty of purpose, and
no one can listen to him without being
satisfied that he is acting upon principle
and not for personal advancement or
mere party purposes; that he Is labor
ing in cause which he feels and knows
to be the cause of truth and justice.
His influence must be felt in the fall
elections. am satisfied you will have
a good report from the borders then.


A LOOKER-ON.
Year: 1868

TIVE piece of dOggerel published by
the editor of the Mtelligencer in his is
sue of yesterday will serve as sample
slur of that party at all citizens of for
eign birth. How the old Know-Noth-
ing hatred of fOreign-bOru citizens does
stick to them
Year: 1868

A YOUNG couple eloped from a neigh
boring town lately, and when at a safe
distance from home were married.
Soon after an officer was sent in pur-
suit, aud arriving at the hotel where
they were stopping, he Immediately
entered their room and found them
snug in bed. He explained his errand,
when the young lady said, with a ring
ing laugh: Tell ma it is too late
we've been married sometime, and have e
been in bed half an hour. Snuggle up,
George, and don't get out of bed for
him."
Year: 1868

ment Of our fathers, they resolved TO depose the
President and install one of the chief con
servative freemen Of New York declare TO
be without justification or plausible excuse and de-
nounce as an outrage without parallel in the history
aspire to complete q usurpation which will sub
ject the people OF the North, as OF the south. to
to be enemies to the peace, prosperity and liberties
OF the republic, and we invoke the aid OF all lovers
of civn liberty In every State to Join with US In one
grand and successful effort to rid the country OF such
tyranny secure the triumph Of democratic prin-
ciples and the restoration Of the perfect Union Of
these States.


The resolution was unanimously adopted and the
Convention adjourned.
Year: 1868




We have repeatedly noticed the q
of Neaps State Gazette, of Dyersbu5
convince the people of Dyer COUNT,
It is their interest and their duty to.
scribe Literally for the construction I
Mississippi River Railroad through
county. We make the following ez
from a recent article, which we
should be considered conclusive b
good citizens to whom it is address


Dyer county has real estate (se
tax book to the amount Of 81 OO'
You are asked to vote g tax of SIS
to be paid in three annual psym
which will only be tax on your
of II cents on the 81 per annuul, for
wears. The best investment you
made in your life For it is a very
crate estimats that for distance Of
miles on either side of the railroad
the entire county in a much grestel
portion) the value Of land would
creased S. per acre. Surely no


holder would take less than that adV
on the present value of his land. TwI
five miles in length by ten in breI
would make 10000 acres, and sT
crease Of s. per acre on this '
amount to $500, 000-nearly six time
cost of the road through the county
this item alone. Why, the saving i
time and eZpengs Of travel and (
portation the increase in the pric
would get for all your products the
ity to send TO market at any time I
things you could produce, but do n
want Of 3 marKst; the enhanced
of every speei5s Of property; the
on the people of the county themst
in stimulating them to Industry an
terprise, would pay you hundred
over for your 1t per cent, tax
Year: 1868

Is as extensive as that of any job
bing House in the States. These
goods have all been purchased
from First Hands upon the most
favorable terms, and will be offer
ell to dealers by the Package or
otherwise.


Purchasers are informed that
this stock of goods is so extensive,
that their wants can be supplied
for an indefinite period, without
making any change in the quality
of the articles that they may adopt
for use Our stock of
Year: 1868

A popular clergyman at Troy, New
York, who married a couple the other
day. "in most beautiful and impressive
manner" was handed, after the service,
an envelope supposed to inclose the
usual fee. Imagine his feelings when
he found it's contents were simply a
restaurant bill of fare.
Year: 1868

went forward and interfered with
slavery in all the states. In like man
ner, the Republican platform Of 1868
may hint or imply that the Federal
Government has no right to interfere
with suffrage in the Northern States ;
but before the Republican party shall
again meetin national convention we
believe that it will have achieved uni
form law Of suffrage for the whole land.
God speed the day.
Year: 1868

ryA salute of one hundred guns was
was fired here. upon the reception of the
news of the nominations of SEYMOUR and
BLAIR by the Democratic Convention.
The Band was also on hand and played
several patriotic airs. ten
Year: 1868

THE convention engaged in revising the
constitution OF the State of New York, has
nearly completed its lsbors. The Demo
Gratis want TO have the new draft submitted
in detached fragments. They say that the
constitution as a whole will be defeated By
10000 majority, and they desire to have
some of the pieces. They claim that the
articles on the Judiciary and the canals
will be adopted if submitted separately,
aud they are willing to let the rest 60. The
majority will consent to separately submit
the clause of abolishing the property
Qualification of negro voters but are not
disposed to coucede anything further, SC
that The remainder of the new constitution
will stand or fall together.
Year: 1868

THE Oxford coal vein lies under a part
of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the coal
having been removed, the props left stand
ing are quite insufficient to sustain the
weight resting upon them. Ten or twelve
days ago the wells suddenly gave ont, and
the next evidence of the giving way of the
earth was the leaning of the buildings,
especially those of brick. Two brick
churches are already Injured, one of them
cracked through the center, and number
of houses are in danger of falling.
Year: 1868

AABAOAN-


The press, of both political sides, TAX
ing the telegraphic synopsis of the re-
cent decision of the Supreme Court dis.
eussed its intendment and effect 1t wa:
generally agreed that the court had vir.
tually decided that it had no power tc
I review the constitntionality Of the recon
structiOn laws, and that the case of Me-
Cardle and all others thought to affect
that question had been summarily dis
posed Of We ventured to express a diff
ferent opinion and still adhere to it, and
in this view, we are sustained by the
New York World and the National In
telhgencer.


The first named paper after citing a
pertinent extract from Judge Nelson
opinion, says


He is very far from saving that the
court will not, in proper case, take cogni-
zanee Of and pass upon the constitution
ality of these reconstruction acts. But in
order to entitle party to be protected from
these acts, there must be an appropriate
case presented to the court; there must be
right of person or property involved. In
the case just decided, the petition presented
no question of individual liberty or private
property infringed or in danger of infringe
msni. All reference to suciI things IN the
petition was not as specific ground of relief,
but only as illustration of what would or
might happen if the State of Georgia were
destroyed. In a word, the petition and its
prayers were purely political from begin
ming to end.


But let a petitioner be daily before the
court, whose life is threatened or property
put in jeopardy by some person acting
under color of these reconstruction acts I;
let his prayers for relief be correctly framed
to raise the conslitutionality of those acts,
and then there viii! be not political but
a judiciaEquestioD, under our system, OF
which the court will take cognizance. An
honest, not bogus case of life or property,
will not be turned out of court, If its ap-
pellate power reaches it.


The InteiligeRcey says


The language of that opinion, delivered
by JuuBc NtirOnj Is COuplSu Win tACep-
tions which seem especially applicable to
the case of McCaFdle. Let it be remem-
bered that McCardle was deprived of his
liberty by the military commander of
Mississippi, and that thereupon a writ of
habeas corpus was sued out in his behalf be-
fore the United States Circuit Judge. By
this Judge he was remanded to the custody
of the military authorities, and from this
decision he appeals to the United States
Supreme Court Held by color of IA United
States statute, he applies for a relief to a
Federal Court. Shall it be said that he has
no remedy before any civil court, either
State or Federal, but must languish in pri-
son, or submit to any punishment that his
captors choose to inAict? The court SO far
has not turned its back upon his prayer by
refusing jurisdiction. 1t is absurd to say,
that because political party choose to rob,
or take away life or property by pretended
forms of law, that the question in the case
of an injured individual is political one,
and must not be entertained. The Supreme
Court have not promulgated any such opin-
ion
Year: 1868

bought Il don't mean what they
payed for, from the leather under
foot to the hat that covers the
| head, sometimes drunk and some
times SOBER in town. Who ever
sees the evidences of frugality
and thrift at home, as evinced by
what the husband or son has on
Phis back when off from home,
on public occasionse Oh for the
old days of hog and hominy, and
q plenty Of it, with home made
Jeans and old Joshua Hammock's
wool hats, that would wear from
the. time son was born until
hGcould plow, and the second one
until he could marry and vote! [
even long for the plain and honest
days Of copperas breeches, striped,
checked and solid, that shone out
as a sign board on a fellows un-
sophisticated legs, showing, at the
same time frugality at home, and
honest independence at home
and abroad. Don't tell me that
there were dandies and spend
thrifts too, in those days. If there
were any they paid for what they
bought. Merchants wasted no ink
or tears on them. They worked
for what they got, and were sober
at that. 1t is true, at rare inter
walls, a rural specimen might be
seen on great occasions striding
in antediluvian boots, with a
snout at the toe as long as your
finger and turned up at the tip
like a brakes tail, but, he worked
and was sober and honest ''for all
that


But to return, we have but little
use for money, (there being no
niggers to buy or SELL if we make
what we need; according to the
old rule of certain thrifty farmers,
"make out on what we have"
Those that did so got along best,
were undisterbed by bailiff and
sheriff, had plenty to eatand wear
and were free from fear and care.
Now who for the sake of the
benefits, will jointhe '.independent
and comfortable club of hog and
hominy eaters and plain coat and
brogan wearers," until the dark
clouds are dispersed from our sky.
/! Then, all who wish, and work for
it, can eat town victuals, wear
store clothes, and 60 to the polls
and without taking smelling
bottle to neutralize the bad Odors
emitted by our newly made and
now dominant fellow citizens.


aaH CoLoNUs.
The CASTOR BEAN.-The Cal
ifornia papers are calling the at
tention of farmers to this plant,
and advising the experiment of
raising it for market. One far
mer there has put up a press, and
| is crushing from his beans 800
per cent, Of pure oil, which is a
little more than five gallons to the
hundred pounds of beans. Oil


being $3.50 per gallon, the crops
yielding $3.50 per hundred
weight. And we see that one
field produced 1900 pounds to the
acre. This is much better than
cotton at zoe per pound, taking
all the, uncertainties Of the latter
crop into consideration Ex.


n The keeper of the Georgia
Year: 1868

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad-
vertsement of DR.. J. C. Young's Institute, to be
found in another part of this paper, we feel we are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skiful Medical pra"ttner. 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would un whiting
ly take wrong path. There is no need to weaI
out life of pain and anguish, and in the end fill a
dshonored grave. Hesitate no longer, unfortunate
ones but turn to the Doctor who can restore YOU
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.


The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years, and as it was the Pioneer In
stute of the coast has been the Pioneer in thu
march of progress.


We say again to the afflicted read the advertise
ment and follow its advice. s1t
Year: 1868

STANToN.-C. A. Dana, ex-Assistant Sec
tary Stanton:


With Lincoln. Stanton's relations were pc
culiar. There was no extraordinary sympa.
thy between them till near the close of the
rebellion. The determined manners and un-
compromising earne>;nesS of the Secretary
were not attractive tn the gentler and more
variable nature of the President but at last
their overpowering interest IN the common
cause, and their equal faith in the truth of
democracy and popular freedom overcame all
hindrances and their friendship became
profound and perfect. The wisdom OF the
Secretary, his jealous care that the war
should work no injury to the liberties of the
people, won greatly upon Lincoln's Judgment;
and at last there was. no other man whose
advice he received with so much conflence,
or followed with little deduction. Had he
lived, Stanton's counsel would have been
extremely influential in shaping the course
of the Administration and when we say
that one of the last events before Lncoln's
death was the submission to him by the Sec
retary of plan for the reorganization of
Virginia on the basis of equal suffrage for all
loyal men, and that Lincoln favored this
plan, our readers can perceive what pro-
tracted, useless and dangerous conflicts would
have been avoided had the President been
spared When Andrew johnson took offce,
one OF his first acts was to request Stanton to
stand by him. as he stood by Lincoln. Their
beginning together was cordial and promis-
ing. and we shall not attempt to narrate the
progress of their alienation. When the Pr, s.
ident became a renegade to his party, he
ceased to have friend and supporter in the
Secretary. The latter was also an immova-
BILE antagonist to thousands of claims by
means of which Johnson's new allies sought
to filch money from the treasury. Tae Pres
ident knew, too, that as long as Stanton was
in the War Department. it would be impos,
sibe to execute any Of the mad schemes for
taking possession of the Government and
turning out Congress, which. at various
times have been formed in bis half-crazy
brain. For all these reasons be determined
months ago to get rid of him. This design
Stanton has resisted, not for his own sake.
but because the safety and welfare of the
country seemed to require it. The Senate
having now, however, decided otherwise, he
has laid down an office which he long since
desired to leave. lie will carry with him
into retirement the esteem admiration and
envy of those who know him best. 1t has
been his fortune to do great work in the
preservation of bis country, and to establish
fame which will grow brighter and brighter
as her history is developed
Year: 1868

In order to accomplish any great purpose,
either of military or civil nature. thorough
and compact organization is absolutely nee
essary to ensure success. An unorganized
army is but mob, unfit for the purposes of
az active compaign; but organization rem
ders it efficient to defend its own positions
and triumph over its adversaries. As with
military so it is with civil or political affairs.
The irregular efforts of individuals can do
little or nothing in the way of securing the
adoption or triumph of any great measure
or principle; because, having no organiza
tion, they blunder at random and waste
their strength for want of common rallying
point and harmonious understanding as to
uniform mode and plan of operation. But
let Individuals only enroll themselves into
an organized association or party, animated
by common purpose, and having a uniform
understanding as to the manner of proceed
ure, and they become mighty power; po-
tent to secure great political triumphs, ad-
vance great measures, inaugurate salutary
reforms and crush out wrongs and abuses.


Recognizing the truthfulness of the mot
to: I'm Union there is Strength" the loyal
people of this Republic are enrolling them
selves into peaceful army of freemen, and
organizing on a uniform and impartial plan
for an effective Campaign in behalf of the
principles Of the patriotic party which has
upheld the Uuion and stood faithfully by the
Government since the day on which Traitors
tore the National Flag from the battlements
of Fort Sumpter.


California is not sleeping in Indifference at
her post. but her Union SONS, from San Di-
ego to Siskiyou, are joining hands for the
conflict, with the determination to bury all
past differences, and by thorough organiza-
ton and active effort, replace her in the line
of States that are loyal to the Government
and true to the eternal principles of Right
and Freedom cherished by the Fathers of the
Republic


Inasmuch as the important issues growing
out of the war for the Union-issues involv-
ing the most precious fruits of the struggle
and the ultimate safety of the Government,
are to be permanently decided, for veal or
woe, at the ballot bcx in November, every
loyal voter who loves his country and desires
to see republican institutions fully vindca-
ted, is called upon by every sentiment of
honor and duty to lose no time in enrolling
his name on the list of his fellow citizens
who are rallying beneath the protecting
folds of the Old Union Banner borne by
those true and tried patriots-U. s. Grant
and Schuyler Colfax. Every Union man in
Shasta County should make it a special point
to come promptly forth and assure his COM
rades of his continued devotion to Union
principles by joining Campaign Club and
preparing to oppose his unscrupulous pol:t-
ical opponents in systematic and effective
manner.
Year: 1868

AN inspection of the remains of Stephen
A. Douglas was made on Jnne 81, prepara-
tory to their removal to the tomb erected to
his memory. Upon removing the lid cover.
ing the glass. the face of the ilustrious
Senator found to be in a remarkable
state of preservation, almost as natural as
when buried seven years ago. The complex
ion i very fair, the Con;our of the head and
face apparently unchanged, and the expires
sion quite natural and plainly recognizable
The hair looks cs black and glossy as ever
and the raiment is new and tidy as wher
first put on, not presenting the least evidence
of mildew or discoloration.
Year: 1868

The St. Louis Despatch cannot conceive
how anyone can seriously associate the Chief
Justices name with Democratic movement,
or imagine it possible that he could be the
Democratic standard-bearer. His support OF
negro suffrage, the financial policy which he
established while at the head of the Treasury
Department, and most of his Judicial decis-
ions since he assembled the bench of the Su-
preme Court. it says, are conclusive reasons
against the possibility of his nomination by
any portion of the Democratic party.
Year: 1868

On THE RAMPAGE.-Rev. 0. p. Fitzgerald
and a clique of his satellites made raid on
the State Educational Society at its meeting
few days ago, and tried to induce that
body to give the reverend gentleman sole
charge. of the State educational journal. the
California Teacher. He also wanted that
periodical to be printed at the Office of the
Spectator, the organ of the Methodist
Church South. Inasmuch as the Teacher
has always been under the editorial control
of an association of practical teachers, and
is devoted to the cause of general educati IN
the attempt of the Superintendent to COB
BILE up" the concern for his own special pur-
poses is decidedly cheeky, to say the least
The expense of publishing the Teacher comes
out of the pockets of the people, who, we
imagine, have no desire to be taxed for the
purpose of supplying Fitzgerald with ano
ther organ through which to disseminate bis
peculiar ideas of education and morality
The Educational Society rejected Mr.. Fitz
gerald's proposition. and elected Samuel ]
Swezey, John SWEET, B. Marks, Dr. Lucky
and y. z. Fitzgerald as editors. The latter
then gave notice that he would not recognize
the Teacher as an official organ The State
Board of Education, of which Governor
Haight is President, then ordered the Teach.
er office to be transferred to the Spectator
Office, and placed under the control of Fitz.
gerald, which action is simply an outrage
and an unwarranted assumption of power on
the part of the State Board This is a dodge
to add another organ to the Methodist Church
South and the Democratic party.
Year: 1868

FREEDoM's DEFENDERs.-A Council of
freedoms Defenders has been organized at
French Gulch, and is working splendidly-
The Union men Of that place are determined
to maintain the loyal reputation of their
town, and roll up handsome vote for Grant
and Colfax.
Year: 1868

A WELL known queen of the demi-monde.
in Paris, has ruined a Russian Prince and an
English nobleman. The cause of their ruin
has Just become mother. and when the in
fant was brought to the Mayors Office to be
registered, the Lord" and the " Boyard"
met face to face, each demanding the child to
be registered in his name. Hence quarrel,
and prospective fight
Year: 1868

LIGHTNISG-During a thunder storm, a
few days ago, tall pine tree standing in
Snake Hollow, near the Middletown road.
was struck by lightning. and shivered into
spluters from top to root. A number of
cattle standing near escaped uninjured
Year: 1868

WEATHER.-The weather turned warm for
a few days last week, and we supposed that
the heated term had set in for good. but were
mistaken. On Monday it clouded up and a
rain storm followed, after which it continued
showery until TUESDAY night, when it again
cleared up.
Year: 1868

SAILOR, exhorting at prayer meeting,
in a London chapel, said that on dark.
stormy nights, while on the sea, he had often
been comforted by that beautiful passage of
Scripture" a faint heart never won fair
lady.n