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Year: 1868

Indeed, one OF the great reforms contem plated
in the election of Grant was an entirely new
deal in the Federal office holders. Aside from
this, however, il is contended by the Republic
cans that the old Jacksoniau doctrine, ITO the
victors belong the spoils," is not only wise but
necessary. Any party attempting to proceed
npon a different theory would be likely to soon
find itself deserted by its friends and in the
hands of its enemies. But the truth is that this
story was originated in the same manner as
all the other reported conversations
of Grant II is probable he has never expressed
an opinion on the subject. The fact of its
appearing in the Tribune caused some surprise
among Republicans here. But when It is known
that the correspondent OF the Tribune aud the
correspondent of the World are one and the
same person, at present, the wonder Will vanish.
The charitable theory is that the correspondent,
in attempting to ride two horses going in
different directions got his ideas slightly mixed,
and served up to the Tribune what was really
intended for the World. 1t is only another
Illustration Of the impossibility of serving two
masters.


Another "Seu" About the Alabama


Claims.


mentioned some time ago that all statements
concerning the settlement of the Alabama
OldimS 6Houlu Ue TGCelYeu cum gTuBO SdtJS'
Several weeks ago one of your afternoon con
temporaries gravely announced in it's special
dispatches from this city the complete and
final settlement of the vexod question now
pending between this country and Great Britain.
Only lew days ago, blunder scarcely less
stupendous was committed in the same des.
patches, apparently by the same person, and on
the same subject. Having extorted all the
ofo from tha CloNn nan
TUNED both Reverdy johnson and Lord Stan
ley inside out this oracle now proceeds to give
tie action of the Senate on the subject long
before the chairman Of the Committee on
Foreign Relations has been able to OBTAIN off.
cially correct understanding as to the status
of the pending negotiations. No won.
der Mr.. Sumner opened his eyes i'll as
tonishment when his attention was called
to this extraordinary piece of news
paper enterprise. His first impression
probably was that some cordial hater OF Great
Britain, like Senator Chandler, had impulsively
usurped his place, called meeting OF the COM
mittse, and given Great Britain notice as to
what she might expect in certain events. Re-
covering himself somewhat, however, he soon
saw that the despatch was fabrication, false
hood cut out of the whole cloth, and he SO
pronounced it. Any person only partially
familiar with public affairs could not have made
such stupid bunder as to put the Senate in
the position of deciding upon a question OF so
grave Importance in advance of its being SUD-
mitted to that body. Even had the matter been
before the Senate it would have been difficult if
not impossible, for any outsider to have obtained
information asout it, for conventions are IN the
nature OF treaties, and come under the head of
executive business. JosEPHUs.
Year: 1868

SNOUen NeappearAmce in wash.


ingtOn.


The New York Worlds Washington CORES
pondepce of yesterday says:-


General Blair surprised Washingtonians this
morning by an appearance, and the surprise
was greater when 1t was found that he had been
quietly at his fathers town residence, opposite
The War Department, since the day before
Christmas. The General was in lhe centre OF
large at warm circle OF friends at once, and
the first visit he has made to the capital since
the memorable canvass OF last fall was made the
occasion OF many greetings, and inquiries, and
expressions of regard. The ability with which
he has eluded public observation, and spent
quiet season of domestic festvity at the ad-
Joining residences OF his father and brother,
led TO the declaration from him that
General Grant himse II could not have enscouced
himself more securely, and he was sure didn't
feel half so good on the whole as the man who
wasn't elected Vice. President, but who felt sure
nearly all along, that he would be. General
Blair declined TO disclss the recent canvass or
any OF It's episodes, but expressed himself con-
vinced that the majority of legal voters In the
country were not represented by the party i'm
power, which got itself up by the negro and
kept its opponents down by disirdnchisement.
After all, he said, he was almost sorry he was
not elected, because he had long wanted to do
several nice things for friends who had stood by
him through thick and thin, but who, like
himself, must wait. He had come out OF the
war bankrupt and even now his business WAS
gone, and he was solely dependent upon
commissionership of the Pacific Railroad
for even a subsistence. In reference
to recent issues which had grown up
between Grant and the radicals in regard to the
Civil Tenure law. they only bore out that esti-
mate of the Generals character which General
Blair had been frank and free to acknowledge
on the stump concerning the Republican candi.
date. He stated that General Grant would lead,
Lot follow; and that he would be more likely to
demand new powers and exercise all the old
powers of his Office than to renquish the exer-
else OF a single pTerOgatiye, The General was
OF the opinion that the liveliest times in
political circles were ahead that had been expe-
renoed for a good many years. This evening
Union Pacific Road, more than thousand miles
rom Omaha, west.
Year: 1868

always stop to look at them; had several da, a
before had an argument about burpInp n ls In
entri, 8, and had said that some wealthy peo-
pie did not burn their gas at all, and when
saw this dark entry, said to myself "rhere
are people no do not burn their gas:" the way
the men left In haste caused me 70 stop: che
tall man went Off 10 the corner very otiIok: /
took no notice Of the short man; thew
did not run; it was not very cold:
do not regard IL as strange or unusual thing
for man 10 walk quickly on a cool night; but
there was q singular way of his walking. he
walked with his body bent; I did not say this
In my examination in chief, because had not
come to IL; have not told all yet, and L can
tell many more things II you want me TO do SO
he bent over as much as any one would bend
when walking quickly, when people run
they do not do so straight up, and when
they walk quickly they bend over: he
bent over no more than persons usually do
when walking quickly: the whole circum stance
attracted my attention; he stopped and mad a
very long overcoat on; should say 10 was as
long as IL could be without touching the ground.
suppose 10 might come within two or three
Inches above the ground without touching the
ground, but do not say 10 did come down so
far; II was very long overcoat; / can say no
more OF II; took ho further particular notice OF
his dress; his whole appearance was dark: he
came out and went up Pine street; the other
man went in the same direction; lost sight OF
both at about the same time and same place. 7
was alone when saw these men; we had had
service ut church this night; am sim DIV en1.
ployed there as singer in the choir; also attend
10 small law matters when they do not inter-
fere with my insurance business.


Continued in our later ediLi0aA1
Year: 1868

His Views on Raising the Presidents


Salary and Manhood Suffrage.


A coIresponden Of the New York Herald has
bad a talk with Senator Morgan on various
topics. The Senator's opinion on economy and
universal suffrage is thus stated


'Do you think the Presidents salary will be
reased ?" II am not IN favor of increasing
any salaries. Rigid retrenchment is what we
want, IL the salaries OF any high officials
should be raised, those Of the Cabinet advisers
ought to receive the frat attention, though |
suppose General Grant or any other President
will find no difficulty in getting good and eff
cient men to fill his Cabinet at the present sala-
ries. Some propose to make the Presidents
salary 500, 900. Perhaps after some discussion
it may be agreed to settle on one-half that sum-
which / think is as much as we can Afford"


"Do you favor this proposed legislation in
regard to manhood sutfrage?" "Well, don't
see its practicaoiltty. Universal suffrage has
been voted down in good many of the North.
ern States, and suppose 1t would be out of
order for the Legislatures of these States to
accept the proposed amendment against the will
OF the people. A three-fourhs majority cannot
consequently be secured. We must therefore
await caange Of heart or keep dineing way
till we make ourselves masters of tue situation
The New York Legislature could vote in the
affirmative on the amendment, as it Is under no
implied pledge given in the expressed vote OF
the people on the question. The Legislature of
a State like Ohio has heard the verdict of its
citizens on negro suffrage, and it might feel
bound to act in accordance there with when this
amendment is submitted to 1t. u
Year: 1868

FFoSa The VtckSburg Times.


We listesed the other evening to musical
wonder that eClipses Blind Tom. Toe wonder
we refer to is negro girl, raised in Kinds
county: and, as pianist, she certainly eXcels
anything that we have listened to. This girl
Emma, is about eighteen years old is as black
as the ace OF spades, and does not know single
note, and cannot spell the simplest word. She
was house-servaEt, and as such was permitted
to play upon the piano. She can play any piece
however difficult it may be, after hearing it
played; and her accuracy and delicacy OF touch
are really something very remarkable, For the
past two years sbe has been employed as a field
hand, and has had no opportunity of playing or
listening TO others play. Her performance on
the piano Is astonishing, as we'll for accuracy
delicacy of touch. and brilliancy of execution
She can play any thing she has ever heard with
marvellous facility, and seems never 10 weary
of the instrument. We understand that 1t is in
contemplation to give our citizens an opportu-
nifty of hearing this musical wonder, aud that
afterwards she will make a tour through the
United States and Europe.
Year: 1868

Cor. Of the Geor0etotOn (Ry) Times Dec 20.


Last spring a young man by the name of
Garner bought an interest in saw mill at
little town few miles from this place, and
while engaged in the lumber business there ne
fell desperately IN love with a young lady Of
high standing. whose name / omit, and was
engaged to be married to her. He procured a
license and made all necessary arrangements for
and left for parts unknown. and was never Leard
from until few days ago, having turned up as
one Of the express robbers who was recently
hung by mob at New Albany, Indiana. My
informant, OF this county, was present at the
hanging OF the robbers, three in number. 1t is
hoped that all fast young men of our country
may take warning from their fate and not be led
into temptation.
Year: 1868

HOrrlD1G occurrence Thiq MOrninU-A


Double Suicide.


Special Despatch TO The EDeysin0 Telegraph.


CINCINNATI, Dec. 30.-This morning at 2
o'clock, as officers were coming down Central
avenue, they heard woman screaming, 40
God o God!" In very few moments they
heard the discharge of q gun, and at once they
rushed into the house whence the sound pro-
ceeded. There they found man named Asbach
lying upon the Aoor, with the right part his
head entirely blown to pieces, q shot having
apparently passed into his mouth, carrying
away portion of the tongue and lower jaw
and passing out a. the back of the head.


When discovered he was quite dead. Near
him. with her head indeed in contact with his
right shoulder, lay his wife, who was either
dead at the time or died Immediately after
being discovered. A gun was lying by the mans
side. The pack part of the house was open.
The man had been married to his second wife
about three years. He had two children by his
first wife. He was somewhat addicted to intem-
perance, and there has been considerable trouble
between the two, police officers having occa-
sionally 10 get in and settle their difficulties.


The man had on his pantaloons, and the
woman seemed to have been only partially pre-
pared for bed, although the hour was so late.
The wardrobe doors were open, and the clothing
therein seemed to have been considerably dis
turbed. About the room there was evidence OF
confusion. The room in which they were found
was Immediately adjoining their bedroom. The
appearance of the bed In the latter indicates
that they had retired. Whether it is murder
and suicide, or more terrible tragedy-a
double murder and robbery-cannot at this
early hour be determined.
Year: 1868



 SIaNs.-It is good sign to see a man do acts of charity-a bad sign to hear him boast of it.

 It's good sign to see an honest man wearing his old clothes--bad to see them filling holes in the window.

 It's good sign to see man wiping the precipitation from his brow-bad to see him wipe his lips as he comes out of cellar.

 It's a good sign to see a woman dressed with taste and neatness-bad to sec her husband sued for finery.

 It's q good sign to see a man adver- tise in the papers-bad to see the sher- if advertise for him.

 It's good sign to see q man sending his children to school-bad to see them educated at the night school in the street.
Year: 1868

CHAPTER ON A WONDERFUL CHAP.

 "A few more rounds and the ring master gave it up; he had come across boy that the pony and the monkey both could not dismount."

 All of which is proof that Grant is a statesman, and qualified to be President of the United States l-Council Bluffs Democrat.
Year: 1868

~An Irishman . short time in this country was eating boiled green corn, after eating off all the corn, he passed the cob back to the lady who sat at the head of the table, saying--"Would you plsse be SO kind as to put some more bsnes on this stick ?"
Year: 1868

John A. Logan has been appointed on
subcommittee to sit during the recess of
congress on the whisky question John
has at .ast got position which he was
qualified to fill. Whatever may become
Of the question. there is no danger that
the whisk y will not be disposed OF.
Year: 1868

From tho Richmond Whig.


There is nothing so necessary to Southern
development and prosperity as peace, re-
pose and a good understanding between the
two races in the Sonth. Such a good un-
derstanding is as important to the one race
as to the other. The only possible benefit
that can accrue from agitation and conflict
in the South viii enure TO the few white
adventurers who come from the North in
pursuit of Office. They know that good
understanding between the two races would
dash all their hopes, Illustrate all their
plans, and send them back to the places
whonce they came on their misehievous err
rands. Give us but peace, and good reIa-
tions between the two races, and we will
enter on career ofunexampIed prosperity
in whose benefits all will participate Our
oolored population will go to work with
serene minds, and instead of giving up their
thoughts to politics, they wiii think about
adding to the comfort Of their families.
Since this agitation commenced, the best
ofthem have but lived from hand TO mouth,
1t is time they were improving their for
tunes and surrounding themselves with
home comforts. This will be the natural
results of that steadiness and rehectiom
which will come from the restoration of
the friendly relations that formerly sub
sisted between the two races. As for the
whites they have and can have no ineen-
tive to a conflict with the blacks so long as
the latter avoid aggressiVeness and mani
fest willingness to work, Our feelings
and our interests all concur to make us cul-
tivate a good understanding with the blacks.
With rspese and friendship we will have
the labor we want and will be enabled to
duplicate and reduplicate production.
With peace and friendship we will present
such attrac ctiOns TO immigration and capi-
tai as cannot be resisted. Every capitalist
and every immigrant will want labor, and
the wages OF the laborer will increase. The
negro will be infinitely better of than he
has been since the war, and be in condi-
ton 10 provide for his family not only
necessaries, but comforts and luxuries.


The carpet-baggers and adventurers will
disappear as soon as the relations that
ought 10 exist between the two races are
established. Those of either color who
talk glibly abont conflict between the
whites and blacks az il il were 10 be de-
sired, have not reflected upon the subject
like rational beings. II would be greater
curse even than the war through which we
passed No, we mast have peace and
good understanding, and 10 that end
the leagues must be broken up. We
must help the negroes to break them mp.
Year: 1868

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people to he self-reliant, and shall do what we
may be able 10 induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for our home pre-
ducts. To this end We will pay special attention
to the COST and sTArrsTr0s Of maAufacturins.
and exert ourselves to encourage tho diversih
cation Of Southern industries and the develop
vent Of Southern resources. Fr eE.u.
Year: 1868

We are glad to see that there are
Northern Republican journals of inGu-
ence not yet so given over 70 party as to
approve Of this palpable wrong to the
people OF the South, black and white,
this entire subversion Of our republican
traditions and honored policy, this dan
gerOus Infringement upon the rights Of
citizens which will lead--no one knows
whittier Let Radicalism pause before
it does this thing 0AEB ga -0f
Year: 1868

The spring racing season is about to COM
mence at Jerome Park under promising
auspices. A short time since Paterson was
turf, and the Jerseymen exulted in the antici-
patton of having an American Derby in their
neighborhood. Their hopes were doomed to
disappointment. The establishment of Jerome
Park, and the brilliant manner in which the
races were conducted there last year, changed
New Jersey to the picturesque neighborhood
of FOrdham. The sad accident that occurred
at the hurdle race at Jerome Park last year
made such equestrian pursuits unpopular on
account of the danger connected with them.
In England, where both horses and riders are
trained in hunting and steeple-chasing, the
chances of disaster are considerably lessened.
Here the inexperience of the four-footed and
biped representatives of the turf renders
steeple-chasing in any form extremely dan
gerous 1t is the same as if a bull fight were
got up in this city d rEspagnole with an ordi
nary Western bull, couple of rat terriers and
q Washington Market butcher as matador.
The patrons of hurdle races will, however, be
delighted to hear that this season there will be
patent hurdles used at Jerome Park which will
do away with the possibility of danger to
horses or jockeys from this source. Conse-
quently we may expect to hear of daring feats
performed at the next races, and every one will
be anxious to test those patent hurdles. The
fact that fifty eight horses are in actual train
ing for the next meeting at Jerome Park, to
say nothing of those at the private training
establishments and other public courses in this
vicinity and those from the West and South, is
sufficient indication of the brilliancy of the
spring races at this favorite course.
Year: 1868

Our religious newspapers report marked
increase in what are known as ''revivais
throughout the country. The number OF men,
bers of the various denominations has greatly
increased and is daily increasing, the people
Of the rural districts particularly expressing
conversion and '.joining church." If we take
the trouble to analyze these religious revivals
our present disordered political as well as
social system. Indeed, it may be truly asserted
that even as in politics a struggle is going on
between the advocates and supporters OF the
constitution, laws and civil government on the
one hand, and the representatives and uphold
ers of revolution, with all Of its excesses and
political debaucheries on the other, so is there
an existing conflict between the pious-mnded
and the votaries of that new social order which
was born of ballets and spectacular dramas.
And if we carry the smile further we may say
that, even as in politics the opposing elements
increase in strength every day, so in this
religious struggle do the antagonists increase
in number and Importance.


The religious revivals to which we have re-
ferred are not confined to any particular de-
nomination, but are occurring in every creed
and class of Christianity. Men, women and
children throng the churches and camp meet
ings, and there in penitence and sorrow pledge
themselves to live in the future more in accord
ahce with divine intention and divine law.
But how can we regard these manifestations OF
revivng interest in the spiritual when almost
side by side with them we find lasciviOlisness
and sensuality fourishing in high and low
places, while our places Of amusement are rem
dered profitable to their managers by the repre-
sentatiops of scenes whose whole tendency is to
break down the barriers which virtue has set
up before society for the laudable purpose Of
restraining the animal instincts of mankind,
and when even the literature OF the day, in
stead of elevating the morals Of its readers,
tend, by species of disgusting pruriency, to
carry fis as low as possible in the social scale.
Is this revival and this retrogression the pre-
cursor of better and purer religion than
we have yet enjoyed? Shall we eventually
reach that point when, satiated BY the Puritan
ism of our present religious system, and rem
dered sick and cIoyed by an unhealthy morality,
the fabric of our present society will be utterly
destroyed, and from the ashes new system
will arise which will lead us nearer to the mil
lennium and nearer to God?
Year: 1868

1t is to be hoped, now that the Legislature
has passed the bill Incorporating the first
underground railroad, that the work will be
proceeded with and promptly completed.
Hitherto projects like these have been carried
through by politicians for no other purpose
than that of virtually blackmailing the pro-
perty owners of this city. Whenever few
respectable men could be induced to place their
names to schemes of similar nature the
lobbyists have seldom failed to carry the
measure through the Legislature. and after
wards to levy round sum upon Interested
parties, and then nothing more is heard of the
matter We have not forgotten the famous
scheme of destroying Fifth avenue by removing
the elegant and costly stoops in front of the
residences on that fashionable street. and the
remembrance of that attempt at blackmailing
serves as warning in the present case II is,
however, gratifying to observe that among the
names of those who comprise The New York
City Central Underground Railway Company"
are several belonging to gentlemen of well
known energy and integrity. Mr. W. b.
Duncan, j. B. Johnston, J. S. Schultz and ".
w. Slocum are gentlemen who will not permit
their names to be used by politicians for un-
worthy purposes. They will doubtlcs see to il
that the provisions of the bill are faithfully car
ried out, and that the road is built in as short q
time as practicable Such being the case. we
feel hopeful that the Underground Railroad will
not exist upon paper alone, and that the act of
incorporation will not be used to blacknal the
numerous property holders along the route, who
may object to the underground plan


As we have remarked before, the proposed
road is not an Objectionable one. II traverses
q section where property is not so valuable as
that in which the arcade project lies and its
construction will not interfere with the com
mcrce of the city to any considerable extent.
IF it is feasible plan, and il it can be erected
within five years, then let the company go
energetically 20 work and construct the road,
and let such men as Mr.. Duncan and Mr.. John
ston keep sharp eye upon its Management,
lest IL become stockjobbing concern. The
necessities of the city for rapid means of com
munication from one end of The island to the
other are apparent to ALL and il is desirable
that some description of road be built that will
enable persons TO travel from the City Hall TO
Harlem bridge within an hour. If The Central