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Year: 1869

The New York correspondent of the
Troy Times writes as follows: The
largest owner of personal property in
this city, and in the United States, is
Commodore Vanderbilt, who is said to
hold twenty millions. The Astors, whose
chief wealth is land. have about FIVE


millions in personal estate. Moses Tay-
lor has about four millions, of which his
coal stocks. in connection with those Of
his son-in-law, reach one million and
half George Law has about two mil
lions, while out of the estate of the late
John J Phelps, amounting in all to eight
millions, about two-thirds are in personal
property. These last mentioned men
were not ambitious of being numbered
among our real estate lords Their
money had been made by handling per-
sonal property. and they preferred to
keep it in this shape. They wished to
have their pecuniary resources ready for
action at a moments warning, in. order
to take advantage of any opportunity.
If certain stock fell in price, they
wanted to be able to buy it up, and hav.
ing the control of vast amounts of cash,
they could enter Wall street at any time
and cuts right aud left with great effect


Such active, nervous, resolute men do not
care to be troubled with the slow details
of real estate. Real estate is like forces
shut up in a strong hold. while personal
property is like soldiers in the field,
There is constitutional difference be.
tween Commodore Vanderbuilt and
Vim. B. Astor, which is shown by their
aptitude for their peculier positions,
Astor sits in his office in Prince street
and merely holds on to his land. His
lite. compared with that Of an active bus


mess man is mere vegetation. He
has none of the excitsments of gain and
loss, and never knows what it is to COZ
ner clique or to be cornered himself
How could such a man as Vanderbilt


endure this life 1t would be like coop.
ing the eagle" -+i r..u.f. e., ,..s .-
Year: 1869

Mr.. J. S. Frazee, in a letter to the
Cincinnati Enquirer, from Okolona, Mis-
sissippi, makes the following statement


LIE: mo now, if possible, remove a
prejudice from the Northern mind. Dem
agogues for political purposes. have hab-
itually declared to the people of the
North that they will not be permitted to
live in the South; that neither person
nor property would be safe here. Not
one word Of this is true. Population and
reliable labor are the great wants Of the
South, while all immigrants are welcome
Northwestern men are especially desired,
because the great Mississippi and Ohio
rivers, and the Mobile and Ohio and
Illinois Central railways, create com.
munity of interest and feeling between
the people here. and the Northwest, which
does not exist between them and any
other section


With the carpct-bagger, who comes
South for the purpose Of holding office
by the votes Of the scum Of the negro and
white population, obtained by stirring
up dis:rust and hatred between the two
races, the Southern man must ever be at
enmity, and all true men everywhere
must ubhor him If, however, North
ern man comes South, with the intention
of becoming bona tide citizen, and as
sisting in the development of the rcsour-
ces OF the country, they are as welcome
as the ice from your lakes, Or the breezes
from your Northern hills in midsummer
The manufacturer with his thousand
the farmer with his hundreds, or the
mechanic or laborer with his bone and
muscle, are all alike welcome, TO these
say come, aid you will find the South
now offers greater field for every enter.
prise than any country under the sun
Come when you please, and no questions
about your politics will be asked yo"
while from every ono you will receive
nothing but courtesies and kindness
Such has been the experience Of North
ern men here, who every day express
their astonishment to me at finding The
people SO kind, orderly, and peaceable.
Year: 1869

| l"o'S" n'i''u io"uSendS s w aShlngtOn Let


tiers to the Chicago Tribune.


In McClellan's campaign | staid at
Michie's farmhouse, near the Chicka-
hominy, and occupied room with this
distinguished and ready Hummelshine,
best in New York, all things considered,
when we include his skill to manage, to
suggest, and to write, as we'll as to adorn
his profession in forensic and social as
semblies. He was then (lsGl S-Lieu-
tenant Governor, and he was visiting Gen.
Mcclellan; hut the political question
having already arisen as to the McClel-
an merits, and Raymond feeling embar-
lassed at the headquarters. he pref, rred
this cool farmhouse, with its lady hos
tess. l was but year out of school, and
priced the opportunity to speak to one at
the top round of the ladder, thus oppor-
tunely bending down to my inquisitive-
ness.


was disappointed at the fatigue in
journalism, and said


Il am weary of it. l have had
enough I should like to 60 into public
life


lsu't that a descent in point Of inhu-
ence -


II think not have had experience
in public speaking and debating, and am
fond of the excitement"


Raymond gave me much of his adven-
ture in early journalism and in Italy.
He had an exalted idea of European
civilization. One day pointed to him
a fine regiment of infantry passing
through the lawn, and asked him if they
were as soldierly as regiment of French
or English. Il shouldn't like to match
them against good regiment Of either"
lie replied.


lie was a very companionabe man,
friendly and hel ping man. and practi-
cal journalist of the first class, but he
was deficient in imagination and ideal.
i'y: Out of these grew his want Of
faith in the nationality, although he was
patriot of unAinching integrity. But
he was governed by his nice tastes too
much to make a great politician. He
discovered too promptly the drawback
to every movement. | compared him to
McClelland the first day saw him.
He was always ditching and dyking with
his untiring pen, but he disliked the mo-
ment to come when science, taste and
dressed ranks must 60 into the melee.
I pitied this kindly and courteous nature
in Congress, striving to meet with his
subtle rapier the rocks and offal flung at
him from distance by the cid black
guards Of debate. So soon as they dis
covered he was a gentleman there went
up loud cry OF Bring filth, mudis our
ordnance And although Raymond
Was the best debater On the floor Of
Congress, he found, too late, that public
life in American Congress could not be
the polished ceremony and bloodIess
tournment that it was in the House of
Lords. Had he been a pugilist, a bully,
or dirt-thrower, he would have made
stature in Congress. AS it is, ! fear
that history will count, as counted, his
public life outside of his State to be a
failure, because he was neither ignorant
enough nor convinced enough to be the
representative of either of the two great
classes which are ever uttermost here.
Year: 1869

HALF AN Hour TOO LArE.-A young
couple eloped from a neighboring town
lately, and when at safe distence from
home, were married. Soou after an
officer was sent in pursuit, and arrived
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 ringing laugh


"Tell ma it's too late-we've been
married some time, and have been in
bed halt an hour. Snuggls up, George,
and don't you get out OF bed for him.
Year: 1869

An entcrprisng business man of a GER
tain city runs two branches of trade, to-
wit: a grocery and fish market. The
grocery he runs himself, the fish market
by deputy, and every night the latter
makes returns of the proceeds of the days
doings to the proprietor


A day or two since, the grocer found
in his fish market returns a counterfeit five
dollar bill. lie didn't like to lose it, and
he didn't quite want to take the chances
Of trying to pass it.


So he called an old darkey who was
hanging about the premises and said to
him.


Sam, here's five dollar bill that's a
little doubtful. If you will take it and
pass it, I'll give you a dollar out of the
charge"


"Very WE'LL" said Sam, as he took the
bill and went of.


Later in the day he returned, having
accomplished the feat, and handed over
four dollars in good money to the grocer


That night, the grocer in counting ovel
the cash returns from his fish market, wal
more surprised than delighted to find th'
identical bill in the pile.
Year: 1869

Would You succeed in business? If SO,
work according to rule. You have rules
to guide you in building house or play
ing game of croquet, why not in build
ing fortune, or playing the great game
Of successful life. We will give some
rules, and the young man who tries them
and fails, may call US by the hardest name
ia our language,-1eceiver.


First, be hottest and truthful. All de-
pends upon this.


Honor your engagements. you prom
Use to meet man, or do certain thing
pointed tiliie = i = - 'r' ar


If you have work to do, do it cheer
fully.


If. you 90 out on business, attend to the
matter promptly, and then as promptly go
about your own business. Don't stop to
tell stories in business hours.


IF you have a place Of business, be
there during business hotfs. No man can
get rich by sitting around stores and sa-
looms.


If you have to labor for living, re-
member that one hour in the morning is
better than two at night.


If you employ others, be on hand to see
that they attend to their dutlesi and d.
rect with regularity, promptness, and lib
erality.


Do not meddle with any business you
know nothing Of.


Never buy an article simply because a
man who sells it will take it out in trade
Trade is money.


Time is money.


A good busiliess habit and reputation il
always money.


Make your place Of business pleasant
aud attractive then stay there to wait OIL
customers.


Never use passionate or profaue words
or allow yourself to use hasty or ungcntle
man ly ren g. ks tHos lin ytu employ; t.
do so lessons their respect for you ant
your influence over them.


Help yourself, and others will help you


Be faithful over the interests confdeC
to your keeping. and in good time you
responsibilities will be increased.


Do not be ii too great haste to &c
rich.


Do not build until you have arrange
aid laid a good f0unuation.


Do not spend time in idleness. IF you
time is your own business will suffer
you 10. If i, is given to another for pay
it belongs to him, and you have no NOR
right to steal it than to steal money.


Be obligins.


Pay as you 60. A man of hotfor re
spects his word as he does his bond.


Ask, but never beg.


Help others when you can, but neve
give when you cannot afford to, simply b'
cause it fashionable.
Learn to say no. No necessity
;nappiug it out, but say it firmly and ri
spectfully.
Have but few contilants, and the fewt
the Better: Use your own brains rath'
than those of others. Learn to think an
act for yourself.
Be valent.
: Keep ahead rather than behind tim
for it is easier to keep ahead than
catch up.
Take newspaper aud read it, and {
our word for it, if you observe the for
going rules, you will not only pay for yol
newspaper, but will be able to pay all
abilities and have competency left
support you in your old age.
Year: 1869

mics. Therefore it is clear that, when he
said he was "opposed by the organized
Ignorance of the State" that he meant Demo-
Gratis and the Ku Klux 1t could not mean
the League because it contains many schol-
ars. doctors, lawyers and preachers, and is
acknowledged to be warmly in favor of Gen.
GRANT. WALKER said he was opposed only
by the enemies of GRANT. The Democrats
are GRANTS only enemies. Hence it Is clear
that he was opposed by Democrats. He was
opposed by 'organizcd ignorance" The
Ku-Klux is the organized ignorance of the
Democratic party. Who can doubt that
WALKER referred to the Ku-Klux'2 Nobody
who possesses common sense.


Thus it is evident that the STANDARD in
defending the principles of the Republican
party, the party to which WALKER belongs,
has nIoays been in favor of the principles of
the WALKER party, and opposed to its enc
mics. It is proved that the Democrats and
Ku Klux were WALKERS enemies. The
STANDARD has always fought the Democrats
and Ku Klux, as every person in the State
well knows. The STANDARD would still be
fighting Democracy if there were any left
to fight but there is not The Democratic
party is dead, and we are now engaged in
laying its ghost, which, like the ghosts of all
great criminals, wishes to lingcr around
the scenes of its crimes, to the great disgust
of the people. The ghost is about laid and
the people are already relieved. 1t is use
less for the writer in the Sentinel to war
against fate. His party is dead and buried,
and the political grave yawns for him. Let
him die with decency, and rejoice in the
knowledge that in so doing this last action
will be the best of his life In the mean
time the people, relieved from the radical
ism and prescription of the Democracy will,
under the mild and lcnignant rule of the
Republican party, regain that peace and
prosperity SO nearly lost to them forever by
the internal Vaccinations of the Democracy.
So mote it be-
Year: 1869

The August elections are close at hand.
Much depends upon them Is every Re-
publican vote registered IF not let it be
done at once Every Republican should
should so arrange his business that he Wilt
bc able to be at the polls on election day.
and work for the success of the Republican
nominees. 1t is a duty he owes. to his
State, his party and himself Let every one
vote straight ticket, and vote for the regu


lar nominees, even If he may happento pre-
fer some man who did not receive the nomi-
nation. Any Imam who would disregard
the wishes of a majority of the party by
setting himselfnp as an independent candl-
date is not a man to be trusted, and pro-
claims the fact by Sd doing. 1t is necessary
that the township Offices shall be in the
hands of men friendly to the State and Ma
tional governments. Otherwise the execu-
ton of the laws will be rendered difficult,
and the State will suffer- Let the people
bear this inmind Let Republicans all over
the State in every township see that all is
right Let the registration lists be carefully
examined that no Republican vote may be
lost. Do not trust this work to Others, but
let every mau see for himself that all is as it
should be. Now is the time for work !!
Let every Republican buckle on his armor
and work for the success of the Republican
nominees. In those townships which have
hitherto gone Republican let the majority
be doubled. Let those few which have
been carried by the sham Democracy be re-
deemed Republicans, TO WORK! .-
Year: 1869

The Sentinel has several times asserted
that Governor HOLDEN is President OF the
League. In its yesterdays issue the asser-
tion is reiterated 1t is not true. Governor
HOLDEN is not Grand President of the
League, having resigned that position sew
eral months ago.


The Sentinel also asserts that Governor
HOLDEN advised one Murphy Reeves to "Ku
Klux the Ku Klux" We are authorized by
Governor HOLDEN to state that no such ad-
vice was ever given by him. Indeed, no one
credence to the statement.


No man is more conscientious in the dis
charge of his official duties than Gov. HoI-
DEN, and to advise any illegal action would
be wholly foreign to his nature. Gov. HoL-
DEN in the discharge of his duties makes no
distinction between Republicans and Demo-
Gratis. Both are citizens of NORTH CAROLINA,
and as such are entitled to the attention of
Chief Magistrate of the State In proof of
this we will cite case in point. A petition
for the pardon of a certain man was sent to
Gov. HOLDEN by the citizens of Orange
| County. The petition was signed by men
as members of the League. Governor HoL-
DEN returned the petition, accompanied by
the statement that he kneao no political dis
tinctions aO7ile IN the discharge of has official
duties but if petition signed by eiti
seas Of Orange County oittout regard to party
was sent him he would pardon the man.


No better or more dignifed answer was
ever given by any official. This but serves
to show the principle which controls the
Governor and will satisfy every fair-minded
man of the fairness and impartiality Of
| Governor HOLDEN.


| No Governor was ever more accessible to
the people or ever worked harder for their
benefit than does Governor HOLDEN. He is
! ready at all times to attend to the wants of
the people regardless of party, or of station.
If ally difference is made it is in favor of
the poor. The rich man can afford to wait
but the poor mans time is precious, his ex-
penses heavy to bear, and he is always at
tended to first. The people know this and
also know that in Governor HOLDEN they
have true friend.


The Sentinel and kindred papers may con-
tinue to vilify and abuse Governor HOLDEN
but they can never ALLEVIATE the affections of
the people from him. The people love, re-
spcct and trust him, for they know him to be
man of the people and a true friend to
the people. The calumny which is heaped
upon him but arouses the indignation of every
true man, and renders him still dearer to
those in whose cause he is assailed.
|
Year: 1869

Have we an Inflated Currency2


The above question has often been asked
during the past three years, yet never has
received an entirely satisfactory answer.
Tile cry of "bIoated bond holders and
"infated and worthless currency "lhas been
used by the Democratic papers to deceive the
people and to cause them to lose confidence
in the currency of the nation. If they had
succeeded in their designs, the result would
have been ruinous to the business interests
of the country, and would have caused
wide spread ruin and distress, But the
confidence of the people in the government
was too strong to be shaken by the false
hoods of the repudiators, and the result
has fully justified that confidence. The pre-
MUM on gold, although fuctuating, has
steadily decreased, and the paper dollar
will soon bear a proporlionate value to
gold dollar. In order to show the increase
in our currency bcfnrc and since the war we
print the following table, made up by the
New York Economist, and the able article
thereupon by the Dubuque Times:
Year: 1869

According to the Peoria Transcript, or typo
graphical error man has been found with
tendency to "over-indulgence in the flowing
bowel. Exchange.


A fine chance for little indulgence IN
that beverage which cheers but not inebri-
ates-Castor Oil
Year: 1869

The ordinance prohibiting the sale of Ii
quor in this city on Sundays is strictly en-
forced by the police. In consequence there
was not single arrest last Sunday for be-
ing drunk and disorderly.
Year: 1869

A woman in New Orleans was arrested for
throwing pail OF boiling water over man.
Her defence was that she misoOk him for her
husband Exchange.


She probably wanted to give him a aca'n
reception! What dear thoughtful wife,
she is, to be surel
Year: 1869

A Swedenborgian of Toronto has had vision
of heaven, in which he saw the Unitarians riding
in sledges behind tail-less horses about the
North Pole.


He needn't be afraid of the North Pole.
For man so bigoted as he it will be too
hot for ice.
Year: 1869

NEW YORK. October 2.
Tho market Is rather quiet yet steady for
most classes Of heavy and staple iabrlces,
Will 1t IA q little depressed for Irregular
grades OF cotton goods, In sympathy with
a recent decline In raw material.
Year: 1869

A -A-THE BUY ERs WERE DELIGHTED THE LOTS
"A sold very cheap and OF with astonishing rapiy
OF the Williamson Homestead Farm Lots
The by JOHNSON 4 MILLER, at the Ex-
change saesroom, III Broadway Will take Plsce on Mon on
Arrl :, will embrace the entire balance OF 2OO
lots ephatcay and unmistakably the finest IN East New
York Any examine these os before the SALE and
the particularly esres al disposed to buy 20 do So
Crafty him aud then crafty yourself by attending the sale
and making q purchase.
Year: 1869

Those who think that they have only
to get out into the ''great west" in order
to succeed in business are liable to disap-
pointment. The extent, fertility and re-
sources of the western country are not
likely to be over-estimated, but those
who leave comfortable homes and good
society in New England and 20 into the
new west to rough it, sometimes get dis
appointed, dsgusted and heart-sick, as
did the Worcester man of whom 4 ST.
Paul (Minn.) correspondent thus anus
ingly writes:


My friend had quilted the old Bay
state, disguised with its 'old fogy' ideas
and its slowness; he was going out west,
to the land of buundless resources and
liberal ideas he was going to expand
and grow, and raise thunder generally.
lie came to Minnesota and bought farm
"A farm in the belt of timber standing
along the west bank of the Mississippi.
Oh, what happy fellow lie was. His
loo cabin seemed Il palace his ncighbors
were atfectionate, and mosquito time had
not arrived. lie was delighted with the
hospitality of the settlers and their dis
position to dirde seemed TO him TO be a
characteristic quite peculiar to the west =
ern soul. Their dialect was peculiar,
but that only made them the more
charming


You bent much of farmer, said
they, but We allow you'll raise a right
smart chance of garden truck


How much shall probably lave to
sell off my place . said he, casting his
eyes over his field of imaginary flourish
ing truck. oh, bout 10 hunder dol
lars wuth, was the tlattering reply.


SO he went to work and dug and
dclvcd, and hoed, and his crop crowd.
until one fine day in the first part of
August Il severe frost came and nippcd
his hopes in the bud and his beans in the
pod. In the meantime he had willingly
divided with his neighbors he had di-
vided his soap and his sugar; his flour
and his pork, until his store was very
much depleted Until this time his ca
reer among his Ioosier neighbors had
been constant agricultural ovation ::
but with his provisions also vanished his
popularity. Upon what a small basis
sometimes does fame rest The division
of effects had not been entirely reciprocal,
and he declined to entertain that doctrine
any longer. But his refusal mattcred
little to his neighbors; they would divide
whether he would or not. So they di-
vided his pigs among themselves, and his
fowls also, leaving him without his share
they MIXED his cows and came in the
night and borrowed his farming implc-
mcuts, until realizing the insecurity of
all ear hly aspirations, and the justice OF
Providence, he abandoned his farm, and
is now selling patent rat-traps in ST.
Paul
Year: 1869

Private Boarding.
A LADY residing in a retired portion Of this
N town, would receive one Ortwe boariers by
the month, with or without lodging, at mode
rate price. Apply at this office Efe29