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Year: 1867

The "on to Richmond" party were the same
men who now cry out just as ignorantly and
with equal danger to the country, on to specie
payments. In fact, they are impracticable
radical theorists in everything, and are always
crying on to something that leads to disaster.
Mr.. Chase and the radical party Of which he Is
prominent chief were the original imitation
lists; for they flooded the country with paper
money. Now they turn round, after doing all
the mischief, and demand immediate resump-
ton Of specie payments. But their inconsis-
tency is still more glaring from the fact that,
while they urge contraction Of the currency
with view to force resumption, they are the
advocates Of the national bank system, under
which three hundred millions Of circulation Is
added to the currency. They support mon
strous monopoly, which is not only useless and
unnecessary as banking system, but is posi-
lively dangerous TO the country and injurious
to the material interests Of the mass Of the peo-
ple While protesting to be par excellence the
friends of the Industrious classes, the whole
tendency of their theories and policy is in
favor Of the few. They talk about the general
welfare, at the same time they support only
monopolies and particular classes. They are
the most earnest high tariff men, and they use
all their influence to sustain the national banks
and every other monopoly whereby the many
are made to suffer for the benefit Of few.


Now, If these radical theorists were not
governed by corrupt political motives or not
incurably inconsistent they might reach their
object of bringing about immediate resump-
ton by breaking up their pet national bank
system. If they be sincere and in such
hurry to force specie payments why not extin-
guish the national bank circulationf Three
hundred millions Of currency withdrawn from
circulation would, according to their own
theory, soon bring US TO specie payments.
This is bringing the matter to q practical test
Are these original infationists prepared to
hurry up resumption In this practical way
We think not; for II would damage their
friends the few capitalists and monopolists
who own the national banks We do not think
they are prepared to give up the profits Of
three hundred millions Of circulation for the
good of the country. But apart from this
enormous privilege, worth twenty millions or
more year, the national banks were essab-
lished by these very men a. gigantic polit-
cal machine, through which they expected to
make Presidents and Congresses and control
the destinies Of the republic. A financial and
political monopoly like this, which will absorb
all the profits Of industry and control the
affairs Of the country, cannot be overthrown
without the most earnest and persistent efforts.
In making the attempt the greatest difacul+y
will be found in the hypocritical hostility OF
the Chase radical party who established the
banks, who flooded the country with paper
money and who now clamor for immediate
resumption for the special benefit Of the bond
holders and few capitalists. We must not
expect to nnd consistency in such men nor in
the crazy radical journals that support them.
Year: 1867

A New BANKING AND INSURANCE CON-
PANY is about to be organized on Shockoe
Hill, with an office on Broad street. Books
of subscription are now open, and large
portion of the capital has been subscribed.
Year: 1867

THE CIRCus.-Look out for Forepaugh
and his grand cavalcade, which will enter
the city in style some time this forenoon.
The first performances will be given this
afternoon and evening.
Year: 1867

RrsToRI's LAST NIGHT.-Neyer since
the benefit of Caroline Richings has our
pretty little Theatre held an audience SO
large and so brilliant as that Of last eve
ming, the occasion of Mime Ristori's ap-
pearance in the character Of " Maria
Antoinette." This piece far exceeded in
general effect either Mary Stuart" or
" Elizabeth" and the audience, as the cur
tain fell each time, gave Ristori, the grand


Ristori, such ronnd of applause as forced
her to appear and render her acknowledg-
ments by Il graceful bow. 1t was with a
sigh of regret that we saw the curtain fall
upon her as she marched forth from the
"Chamber Of Death" for though we
hoped to see her again, we could not but
fear that we should never more behold 80
great genius OIL the boards of Richmond
Year: 1867

Ga this balance about $4,000 has been
adjusted, and the holders have directed
its investment in the mortgage bonds
which are now being issued. There is
satisfactory evidence that a large portion
of the remainder Of this debt will soon be
furnished.
Year: 1867

General Gleeson, who is now Military Director Of the
Fenan Brotherhood has given contract for two
thousand uniforms large clothing firm in this city.
The uniforms will lie made entirely OF bright emerald
green CLOTH after the pattern Of those by the
Imperial Guard Of the Austrian army. The General 70
going work with vengeance to equip two regiments
Immediately and 60 where glory hm--to Ireland.


session OF the Board of Directors held last
ing for the purpose OF perfecting the programme OF
action adopted recently by the convention.
Year: 1867

WELL SAID Says sensible exchange
sit matter not how many newspapers n
man takes, his list is incomplete without
his home paper. IL that paper is not
just such rs he would wish, he should feel
that himself aud neiqhbor are responsible
in measure for its shortcomings. Give
a paper "A liberal support, an active SYM
pathy, and it will instantly respond to
such manifestation Let an editor feel
that his efforts are appreciated, and he is
the most responsible being on earth; his
paper being part Of himself, he is as
sensitive to praise or censure as a doing
father.


"Nothing can supply the place of a
home paper. it is the mirror in winch
the town and neighborhood news is reflect
ed IN the social, political and religious
circle it fills Il place no other paper can.
When need OF economy compells you to
curtall your newspaper list, strike off
every other one before you say TO the
publishers of your home journal-"stop
my paper"
Year: 1867

What Is Congress going to 10 about the stu
pendous frauds on the Treasury in the Internal
Revenue Department and in other ways! We
have been waiting day after day, since the


astounding developments were made public,
for some action on the part Of the national
Legislature; but the representatives Of the
people are dumb on the subject Even that
portion Of the press which united with us In
exposing aud denouncing the frauds has be-
come silent all at once. The New York organ
OF the Treasury Department, which pretended
to make great fuss about them, has ceased
to speak. Knowing these frauds were too pal.
pable and too gigantic to be Ignored, II hpoke
Of them, but evidently for the purpose o
shielding the Secretary Of the Treasury a
much as possible. Why this silenre now oil
round, in Congress and the prcsN Nobody
has attempted 10 deny--no one can deny
these monssrous wholesale rSbberies Of thu
public money. amounting to. hundreds Of mil
Year: 1867

Barrum Is not satisfied with the result Of the
Connecticut election. His name and his ante
ccdents were sufficient not only TO secure his
own rejection, but the rejection Of the entire
republican ticket In that State. Barnum, how
ever, Is not satisfied He questions the validity
of the election Of his namcsake and opponent
The case Is now before the proper committee
Of Congress. II the other Barnum is elected,
p. 7. goes in. This IL the showman's last
dodge.


We do not know what may be the result.
Considering the composition Of the present
Congress, 1t would be absurd to suppose that
P. 7. is without friends in that illusirious
assembly. Considering. too, that they have
been laboring 80 hard to accomplish something
and have been 40 successful in accomplishing
Year: 1867

TBH HOSE TowRR.-We learn with regret
that the proposed hose tower cannot be
built just now. After going ahead with the
work, and spending some three hundred
dollars on it. operations have been brought
to close. The members Of the City Coun-
Gil did oil they could to further tie erection
Of the much needed tower. But "Old In
junction" proved too much for them. lie
has laid his heavy grip on the arm Of the
City Treasurer, and ordered him to stop
paying any money on sccount Of this i'm
provement What work has been done
thus far should Of course be paid for and
it is to be regretted that the job cannot
be flished. II is very unpleasant
oil round, but it is nos easy to tell how Il
can be rcmedied, unless We go to work and
wipe ou'. in some way, that perplexing city
debt. That's our only salvation.
Year: 1867

L1ME.-Use lime freely for cleansing Gel
lars, sinks, vaults, and wet mouldering
places during the current spring, and it
may save you from cholera and other sick
ness. A bushel OF less will white wash or
disinfect half an acre of premises. Every
cellar floor should be sprinkled with lime
early in the spring season, as vegetable
matter accumulates impure and fetid mat
ter when shut up under ground, and is Of
ten the cause of great deal of sickness,
and those who keep cows will find that if
their cellars are cleansed with lime, the
milk will remain sweet much longer, the
cream will not have that bitter and un-
pleasant taste it so often has in warm
weather, and consequently they will be en-
abled to make butter that will command a
good price in market.
Year: 1867

VILLAGE ELECTION. election for
President and Trustees of this village will
take place on Tuesday next. As usual,
this is very important election great
deal depends on the choice of President
and Trustees. Let the people turn out,
poll respectable vote, and give fair ex-
preston of their wishes. The Board that
has had charge of the affairs of the village
during the last year have done good work.
They have expended large amount of
money, as will be seen by the report which
they publish, but they have spent it Judi
ciously, and have improved the condition
of our village more than all other Boards
put together. We do not wish to dictate.
but would suggest that few of the pres
ent Board be retained for another year.
They have pretty good idea of the work
ing of the affairs, and will accomplish much
moro than all green hands.
Year: 1867

FIRST OF THE SEASON BY an. advertise
ment elsewhere in this issue it will be seen
that "the great Combination Show Will
visit our village on Monday next. Let the
citizens generally turn out.
Year: 1867

WE DO NOT CLAIM, like many manufacturers
and agents, that have the machine fit for the
of the farmer or that the "New Yorker" is the
only good selfraker in use, the only good mower
made do claim that it is the only two-horse
reaper and mower in the world


BUT WE DO CLAIM, that 1t is the most perfect
machine made for the harvest and the only first
class reaper mower, and sslf-raker in machine.
We WARRANT OUR MACHINE as q whole, and
If 1t fails in any respect take it back and refund
whatever has been paid, both NOTES and MONEY. We
have ELLIPTIC CAST-STEEL CUTTER BAR
We have PATENT GUARD. which enables our machine
to Cur BETTER in all kinds Of grain and grass than
any other machine.


We have an over hung reel, run by chain which
runs on cog puleys.


We have patent reel attachment which will
throw clover, cut for seed barley, and other short
grain back the platform, that 1t can be raked
off in large punches.


Our rake is geared directly to the axcl of the
driving wheel, which has hut ONE SQUARE GEAR
which runs VEEY SLows
Year: 1867

Six weeks later two farmers found a mangled
human body in the woods Every bone was
broken the hard earth was dinted the features
were untraceable. A soiled letter in one pocket,
bearing the name of the man who had seen too
much of Gods, infnitude to live, told the sad
story, and thus closed the suddenly ended vol
ume.-Hdrper's Weekly.
Year: 1867

SOMEBODY has given utterauce to the following
scrap of philosophy, which, if if it be not good,
is at least cool =" The poor mans purse may
be empty, but he has as much gold in the sunset
and silver in the moon as anybody"
Year: 1867

To gain Democratic United States
Senator in Ohio, in place of Radical,
is an achievement which would be glo-
rious under any circumstances but 1t IS
doubly so when the Senator superseded
is so offensive and obnoxious man as
Benjamin Wade For nearly eighteen
years he has bestrode the State, like the
" old man Of the sea, and has defied all
efforts to force him of. He thought he
had life lease in the Office. He abused
the Democratic people of Ohio in the
foulest language that the great range of
his blsckguardism could devise, he
called them "Copperheads, " Traitors


and Thieves" There was no end to
his arrogance-no limit to his audacity.
He was unfit, in every respect, for the
position, being destitute Of the least
qualification Senator should possess.
He is uneducated, coarse and brutal In
temper be is abitrary and almost uR-
bearable. BE is rough and vulgar in his
thoughts, and indecent in their express
sion. His psrtisauship was carried to
the most extraordinary length, and to
obtain success, be was willing to bring
any amount Of ruin upon the country.
Such is the man whom the Democracy
and Conservative men Of Ohio have ex


PEELED from the United States Senate,
and whose place they intend TO fill with
Year: 1867

Every one can understand that il Gen.
Sherman's treaty with General Johnston
had been approved by the administra-
ton, or by General Grant, all the States
would have been in the Union in June,
1865, the country would have been
placed on the road to prosperity, negro
Suffrage and negro equality would have
been kept in the background, and all
the troubles we have since had upon
the question of reconstruction would
have been avoided That document
recognized as much of State rights
as the Northern people are willing to
concede, and may yet be the platform
Of Presidential party. We believe
that Sherman could be elected President
with that and nothing else for his plat
form. Ex- President Buchanan recently
had conversation with a newspaper
correspondent, who says:


He Mr.. Buchanan thinks that the
terms that were agreed on by Generals
Joe Johnston and Sherman at the time
of the surrender we're the wisest that
could have been followed" "


Slowly the public mind will come to
the same conclusion.
Year: 1867

carnage Of his countrymen, would have
been the next nominee for President Of
the radical negro worshipers Of the
United States. The people Of Ohio have
settled the question, and consigned this
dangerous and subtle demagogue TO his
political grave. When the " sober sec.
ond thought" " Of the patriotic people Of
Ohio has been consulted, IL will be found
that they have not language to express
their adherence for this political trick.
ster, who has rushed forward from one
position to another, without party to
back him. Holding balance Of power
in the shape Of small faction, he has
had the cunning and audacity to compel
one or the other of the great parties to
adopt him as their candidate.


Through such means he was made
United States Senator, Governor Of Ohio
and Secretary of the Treasury. Lincoln
was compelled by the same faction TO
appoint him tc the place he now holds
place he is utterly unfit for, and un-
worthy of holding. Neither native nor
acquired talents ever fitted him to hold
such a position. In Hamilton county
he was never regarded, either by the old
Wing or Democratic parties, fitted even
for county court judge. The Democ
racy of Ohio send greeting to the nation
that they have buried the hopes and as.
pirations Of this demagogue forever.
Years ago, the statesmen of the coun.
try-such men as Clay, jackson and
Webster-predicted the coming of such
demagogues as Chase, Wade and Sum
ner who, by their teachings, would dis.
rupt the Union, bring on civil war, and
deluge the land in blood. There is not
an orphan nor widow in 0hio-no, nor
weeping sister or mother, who cannot
trace the story of their grief to this
heartless and ambitious demagogue.
Cincinnati ENQUIRER.
Year: 1867

What will be done with the great gaso-
meter2 is the question of the moment.
The Government and the army say il
must be torn down; the working people,
and especially the residents of the
neighborhood of the Champs de Mars,
say it must not. But the curious part oil
it is that you in the United States are
exerting the strongest influence in keep.
ing it standing. The success of the
various working mems associations in
America has been noticed here, and
there is desire to initiate it. The
working people want to organize associ.
ations, and they want the magnificent
galleries of the Exposition, with its
perfectly established steam and water
power, to start in. This is, in fact, the
only consideration which causes any
hesitation with the Emperor, for these
associations of the workmen is one Of
his pet ideas.
Year: 1867

The election in Ohio has settled for
ever the fate Of this srch-demagogue,
salmon P. Chase. BE came here, a
distance Of seven hundred miles from
WashingtoR, and cast his vote for the
whole sack republican ticket and for
negro suffrage. The result TO him has
been terrible and overwhelming.


Ohio had given her vote for negro
suffrage. Chase, Who has climbed TO his
present position through the blood and
Year: 1867

DGr The Treasury Department will
disburse on the LIST Of the coming month
about twenty.seven millions of dollars in
gold as interest on fve-twenty bonds.
This is the largest amount Of specie that
has ever been paid for any halfyear's
interest
Year: 1867

b6r The Radical platform in Mary
land includes universal suffrage. Ohio
taught the Maryland Radicals nothing.
They are bound to fight their battle out
on the main ISSUE" and their defeat is
as certain as their folly.
Year: 1867

Too MUCH FOR HER.-A good story is
related of prudish old maid who applied
at certain fashionable photograph gallery
in this city, to have her picture taken. As
old maids are generally of very inquisitive
nature, always poking around where they
have no business, she accidently looked into
the machine, and to her horror discovered
that objects are reflected inverted, or, as she
expressed it, "upside down." She peremp-
torily refused to sit any more, and adjusting
her bonnet ribbons, remarked that "that was
played out. She wasn't going to be stuck
up in that manner, if she never had pic
ture," and with a swing of the 'tilter''
which would have done credit to New York
Broadway fashionable, she sailed from the
room with an air Of insulted dignity.-Rock
Island Argus
Year: 1867

SAYS the New York correspondent of the Gin
cinuat Commercial: "Certain public officers in
the city seriously contemplate the Importance Of
proposing the organization Of a secret detective
male and female police to search out the details
of abortions, as to secure the testimony neces>
sary to bring parties to the bar of justice, with
a view to their conviction"
Year: 1867

IT is not genenerally known that the
leaves of geranium are an excellent appli
cation for cuts, where the skin is rubbed off,
and other wounds of that kind. One or
two leaves must be bruised aud applied to
the part, and the wound will be cicatrized
in a short time.
Year: 1867

they had gone on whaling voyage, and
their anxiety to see their parents had
enduced them to hazard crossing the
Bay that morning


The love of the mother was expressed
in every look and action, and her reproach s
of herself for endeavoring to di-suade Us
from going to the rescue were affecting in
the extreme.


MoNrCOLA.
Year: 1867

THE CHOLERA AND NDQEARANTINE-Th New
York uarantine Commissioners, be elieyIng that
the cholera will soon reach this country from
Europe, have determined 10 make Immediate
preparations without depending upon the hos
pital buildings on the west bank, which will
not be ready for use before midsummer They
propose TO use floating hospitals, as was done
last summer. They have the hulk of the
steamship Illinois in the lower bay to receive
sick on their arrival, and she is 10 be ioinAd by
the hospital ship Falcon, now at Red Hook.
The Secretary of War has also been applied TO
for the use of the steamship Empire City Ii
is thought that these will not be sufficient 10
accommodate the cholera and yellow fever
patients, who must be keptseparate, and other
vessels Will be required for convalescents
1t is believed that with prompt attention 10
this subject, and ample preparations 70 meet
the dreaded scourge, il NAV be averted IN a
great measure, as was done last year.
Year: 1867

FALSE REPoRT.-A paragraph was pub
lisbed in one of the Baltimore papers q few
DAYS since stating that a man had been ar
rested in this city on the charge Of being guilty
OF the murder of Str knight Welch in BaIti-
more. in November last. The person referred
TO is a colored man, and mas been IN jail here
since last August, so tn at the chsfge is untrue.
1t will be remembered that Sir knight Welch
was murdered i'm Baltimore at the time OF the
Iaying of the corner stone Of the new Masonic
Temple and that the whole affair is still a
mystery.-RichmOnd Examiner.
Year: 1867

OPENING Oh THE NORTH GERMAN PARLIAMENT


BERLIN Sept. l0-Evening.-The second PaIha-
ment of the Confederation Of the North German
States met in this city to-day, and was formally
Opened by His Majesty. King William OF Prussia, III
person. In his speech from the throne the King
commenced by addressing warm welcome TO the
Representatves as members Of the first German Par
lament which had met under the new Constitution.
Abiding to the position of the South German States
he said their national relations with the rest OF Ger
many had been fixed by the treaties OF the
Zolverein which they had signed. He assured the
members that the financial condition of the Conied-
Grafton was excellent its revenues so far had been
auite sufficient TO meet all expenditures. lie
promised that bills would be introduced providing
for complete and equal settlement OF the terms ana
conditions of military service making all necessary
regulations in regard to passports, prescub-
ing a system of weights and measures
for the country, regulating postal matters
with foreign nations and looking TO the


establishment of Consulates in all foreigA ports. and
so the protection of the commercial marine OF the
Confederation everywhere on the high seas. The
King concluded his speech with the following peace
fnl aspiration Gentlemen: Progress is TO be the
great principle underlying all your discussions Your
work will be a work of peace and, by Gods bless
ing the FatheIland will in peace enjoy the fruits OF
your laboY."
Year: 1867

s;ons Of q second rate Power, is full Of COM
plants and requirements; and Prussia, con-
fident in her great power, Is little disposed to
90 out of her way to sooth the angry spirit,
and has but little patience for points so
peevishly and indelioately made as have been
those of France in reference to the frontier
In these relations any event might precipitate
a war. and we must be prepared to learn by


our files that the tranquility Of Europe Is


seriously menaced at the present moment
Should contest arise 1t will not be humanity
those that marked the contest Of the past sum-


mer Prussia is ready, and might fight alone,
but France will doubtless move Austria. And
if these two combine against Prussia we shall


hear more Of the treaty between that Power


and Russia. So 1t will 60. Spain, also, in


defying England, cannot be without some


secret understanding with France, and al


together it is not too much to say that If war
begins it may spread over the whole conti-


nent and result in universal upsetting Of
thrones. Full consideration Of such q possi-
bility may keep the peace.