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Year: 1868

CoLFAx GEMs.-Since the days of Henry Clay
no American statesman has, to such Q degree as
Schuyler Colfax, possessed the faculty of deco
rating terse statements of great principles with
flowers of fervid eloquence. His fervor and logic
are like bis name and character-cold facts,
warmed and illuminated by the light and glow
of genius. To George and Alfred Townsend the
public is indebted for collation. Of few scin-
tllations of the genius of Colfax. Thus he said
of the employment of negro troops:


81 do not call negro troops better than white
ones. If l was to express my own opinion, 1t
would be that those of my own color are better
and braver. For have always told you, in spite
of charges to the contrary, that believed that
the Anglo-Saxon race was superior to any other
that walked the footstool of God"


So be said of moral faithfulness in legislation :


"Whether travelling in the valley of humilia-
tion or disaster, or keeping my eyes fixed on the
heavens, believe God reigns. / don't believe
bis blessing will fall on the Coneederacy. Gods
ways are sometimes dark, but sooner or later
they reach the shining hills of day"


He first announced the Republican platform
after the breach with johnson thus:


Let us make haste slowly, and we can then
hope that the foundations of our Government,
when thus reconstructed on the basis of inds-
putable loyalty, will be as eternal as the stars"


In like manner, on the 10th of April, 1866,
when he made mild but manly issue with John
son, he said of the civil rights bill, in the first
moment of its enactment:


The law, msreprensented as it has been by
its opponents in Congress, will never be repeal
ed, and in years that are coming it will be the
proudest recollection and the crowning honor of
those men who stood up in the national councils
that they gave to the American Magma Charta
their cordial supportP'


He treated in this way taunt of the Democ-
racy:


"The new nickname flung at US is Radical
had rather be called radical than rebel at
any time. l am radical for right against
wrong for liberty against slavery; for justice
against tyranny-a radical friend Of my country,
and radical enemy of every hater of my native
land. believe in a radical government 'of the
people by the people the world over, and my
sympathies go out toward the radicals who are
trying to initiate our free institutions in Greece
Italy, France, Ireland and Mexico. wish to see
belt of republics encircle the globe"


Here is another curt passage:


~ am for leveling up rather than levelng
down. God do so to me and more also, if do
aught more to crush any man down lower"
Year: 1868

The gallant and lamented General Mcpherson,
who fell mortally wounded near Atlanta, Geor-
gia, was for time member of Grants military
family, and served through the memorable Vicks-
burg campaign as commander of the Seventeenth
Army Corps, has left the following record, writ
ten but short time before his untimely death,
of his opinion of Grant and Sherman:


"General U. S. Grant regard as one Of the
most remarkable men of our country. Without
aspiring to be genius, or possessing those char
acteristics which impress one forcibly at first
sight, his sterling good sense calm judgment,
and persistency of purpose more than compen-
safe for those dashing, brilliant qualities which
are apt to captivate at a first glance. To know
and appreciate General Grant fully, one ought to
be a member of his military family. Though
possessing remarkable reticence as far as mill
tary operations are concerned, he is frank and
affable, converses we'll, and has a peculiarly re-
tentive memory. When not oppressed with the
cares of his position, be is very fond of talking
telling anecdotes, etc. His purity of character
is unimpeachable, and his patriotism of the most
exalted kind. He is generous to fault, humane
and true and steadfast friend to those whom
be deems worthy of his confidence, he can be re-
lied upon in case of emergency.


General W. T. Sherman is what might be
called brilliant man, possessing broad and
comprehensive intellect rapid thinker and
a ready writer, fertile in his resources and un-
firing in his exertious, he possesses those char
acteristics which forcibly impress you at first
sight. He has mingled largely with the world
and has tried various professions has read and
reflected much, and having remarkably reten-
tive memory, is we'll Informed on most subjects
which come within the scope of human thought.
He is of much more excitable temperament than
General Grant, and more apt to be swayed by
impulses, though his judgment is not so cool
and reliable. In other words, though more
brilliant man, he does not possess that sterling
good, common sense which pre-eminently dis
tinguishes General Grant. He is, however, a
a most brave and generous man, thoroughly in
earnest, and ready to sacrifice everything for the
good of his country. He is true friend and thor
oughly unselish and there are no better men
or few, at least-than General Sherman"
Year: 1868

FASHIONABLE INTELLIGENCE. Mrs. and Miss
Spotted Tail, of the most aristocratic aboriginal
circles, are boarding at one of the palatial hotels
of Cheyenne, and q communicative waiter OF the
establishment informs the editor of local paper
that recently they demolished sixteen plates of
soup between them at dinner. The male head of
the family is demolishing white men on the
nlains
Year: 1868

The SWEETEST TniNe IN L,FE' 10 good
health and good spirits, and if you have
them not, the next hest thing is what will
restore bloom TO the faded cheek and hap
piness to the dropping heart. Tho great
and sure remedy is Plantation Bittsrs,
which our pbyscians recommend to both
male and female patients AS a safe, reliable,
agreeable, and cordial stimulant. They
coutaln nothing 10 disagree with the most
delicate constitution, nnd have won golden
opinions from all who have tried them and
probably no article was ever tried BY so
many persons They elevate tho depressed
and give strength to the weak
Year: 1868

SENATOR HARLAN, in the Senate in 1868,
called Grant butcher and drunkard now
he has gone of to California to stump for
him, he wants to get as far away as possible
from the place where he thus denounced his
candidate.
Year: 1868

This splendid Tonic is now used by all classes Of
people for every symptom OF "Stomaeh out Of
order.n


The secret OF 1t Is this Plantation Bitters are
certain 70 correct the juices Of the Stomach all
its machinery at work, and enable il 70 resist aud
throw Oh tho approaching danger. The tendency Of
the operations OF Nature Is always towards q cure
How much more reasonable and sensible It s to help
her along with gentle, yet powerful Tonic. than
to deluge and weaken and defeat her curative pro-
oesses with poisonous drugs aud dery mixtures,
and death.
Year: 1868

The hopes of support to the party of the
country. from our foreign population, grow
brighter as We advance to the eliminating
point OF our efforts. 1t is a shame that so
many lrishmen should vote against the Re-
publican party-the party of liberal ideas
the party tor the dowIl-tIodden and oppressed
the party that has already broken the man.
acles. of four millions OF men, women and
children the party that is to hold the great
interests OF the country in its hands, 1t is a
shame, that by the cajolery OF corrupt party
leaders they should be induced to strike
blow against their own interests as oppressed
men, flying from tyranny to freedom! But
1t does not all have that gloomy look. We are
assured that many intelligent IIshmen are
seeing the position in true light. Hoffman,
the Democratic candidate Tor Governor in
New York is unpopular with the Irish. He
will not poll their iull vote


The Irish People, one of the Oldest and
most influential OF that people, and now in
charge OF John Mahoney, has broken from
the Democratic traces and has declared for
the Republican ticket, State and national,
without reserve. They give their reasons
for this, with great directness and force, and
they cannot tail to tell on the vote in the
State OF New York in November


The Freeman's Journal, Democratic Jour
nal, mourns the distrust and disaffection
among that people towards the Democracy.
These distrusts have resulted in the organi-
zation OF societies in New York and Brook
lyn, called Irish nights Societies" with the
avowed purpose OF reclaiming that element
iromthe subserviency to VIII ch gamesters and
tricksters have for so many years d, graded it.
This organization, says the Herald, has sud-
denly sprung into existence and has acquired
great strength. and may between this and
November next give an unexpected turn to
.hlngs political. At present, the leaders OF
the organization advocate the election OF
Grant and Coliax and the state Republican
ticket.


Thus the good work goes on, even among
those who have SO long been deceived-the
lrish-Amer cans. The day is fast fastening
On, when as clear as light at noon, win this
people see that their position is with the par
ty OF the country-the Union party of liberty,
and of equal rights before the law, of every
person on its soil.
Year: 1868

General Shelman


No one, l trust, doubts my respect for and
absolute confidence in General Grant.
General Howard:


Let him who led us to the completeness of
victory during the war, lead us on safely to a
complete triumph in peace. Such L believe
to be the honest hope of every true-hearted
Union man, black and white, throughout the
land.


Commodore Selfiidge:


You may be assured, however that nv
sympathies are with the loyal men who, IN
the hour OF our countrys peril, marched to
the front, and there battled to save the Union
! bearing the dear old flag-the asis OF our lib
erty-so high that no arm of treason could
touch its folds.
General Pope:


General Grants Great service to his coun-
try, his flmness of character, his kind and
maenanimous disposition. his evenness oI
telnper, and his tried capacity Tor affairs. emi
nently fit him to discharge the duties OF the
Presidential office, and the country would
have every reason to feel confidence in the
wisdom and purity of his administration.
General Sisel:


| shall, however. not fail TO he present al
the grand mass meeting OF the Sd OF Noyem-
ber TO throw my vote into the scale for the
triumph of national supremacy, justice and
humanity.
General Sheridan:
1t is as essential to have political victory
this fall as it was to have an Appomattox in
1865, and every man who loves his country
should vote Tor Grant
General Barnum:


We call upon every citizen who wore tb'
blue, whether on land or sea, to east his vot
in the coming election for the Union Stat
ticket and for Grant and Colfax.


General Fitzpatrick: ....
Can l. can you, iellow-soldiers, stand timdl
and cowardly by and see Union and Iibert
| destroyed forever?
Year: 1868

THE MODERN LADY MUST DO NOTHING FOR PAY.-It is one of the cherished dog mas of the modern lady, that she must not do any thing for pay; and this miserable prejudice of senseless conventionality is at this moment the worst obstacle in the way of feminine talent and energy. Let the cooperative house. keeper demplish it for ever, by declaring that it is just as neces- sary and just as honorable for a wife to earn money as it is for her husband: let them, moreover, resolve that time and skill is what they will pay for, and not sex, and the age will soon see what efforts women can make after excellence when there is hope of just reward for it. Then alone shall we begin to walk in self-respect, and the poor wronged workwoman throughout the world to raise her dropping head.---At- lontic Monthly for December.
Year: 1868

his chair. and laughed and laughed untilit seemed as if he would never stop; and it turned out that this port wine so carefully selected hy him in Oporto. and sent home nothing but cherry bounce, which had been put up and set aside for family use on special occasions long before he went abroad. till it was entirely forgotten.
Year: 1868

reflect that a sound mind and body arc the mos'
necessary requisites TO promote connublal hap
pines Indeed without these the journey
through life becomes weary pilgrimage; inc
prospc ct hourly darkens TO the view, the mlnG
becomes shadowcd with despair and filled WIZ
the melancholy reflection that the happiness o
another becomes blightcd with your own
Year: 1868

The Trustees of Washington College OF
their recent meeting passed resolution
constituting Gen. Lee, and Professors Mel
son, Allen, Mccullough and Campbell, a
Board of Survey, charged with the duty of
gathering exact information of the geogra-
ply, mineral resources, industry. and natu-
raj history of the South, and particularly of
the State of Virginia, and to publish the
same for the use and benefit not only of the
institution in its instruction, but of the coun-
try generally. Accurate Typographical maps
of the several counties of Virginia will be
published. accompanied by such informa-
ton of their agricultural mineral, and
other wealth as cannot fail to be of great
value and interest alike to their institution
and to the public generally.


And to this will be added the publication
of such information on important regions
beyond the limits of the State, and on spe-
cial subjects of scientific and practical in
terest to the country, as their means and
facilities shall permit.


General Lee is the evident originator of
this giant enterprise, and it fitly illustrates
his anxious love for his venerable mother
state. His name is guarantee for the f.
deity and success of the scheme. But it
will require means to accomplish labor SO
extensive. Expenditures for publication
and exploration will be great The Board,
therefore, with modesty peculiar to its
chairman, invokes the cooperation of all
who feel an interest in such mrtters.
Year: 1868

6hturuay1 August o. 1000


Money continues easy of access at 406 per
cent, on call, with large sums seeking invest
ment at these figures. Capital, in fact, is In
quandary what to do with ITSELF 1t prefers to
be earning something, rather than 10 lay idle,
but If customers will not come there can be no
gain made. In fact, in this country, everything
dependent upon business is in an unnatural Goa
dition, in consequence OF the uncertainty which
attepas the future. Until the Presidential elec-
ton y over, no one who desires to be
governed by prudence will undertake any
Considerable enterprise. There is no such thing
Just now as discounting for the future. Nobody
desires to borrow without clearly understand
ing how he will be able to pay, and until the
political situation is settled. affecting the future.
so too, industry is half paralyzed. 1t works
from hand to mouth. 1t keeps on hand no large
stocks. Hence, it can much easier demand
good prices for what it has on hand. The
laborer must have great wages to keep up with
the consequ OF Inaaton of prices. The
consumer furnishes him with the means. But
capital is worse OFT than all, because it has to
meet high prices without high profits to cheer
up its spirits, Indeed, capital without employ
ment subject to be drawn upon for the daily
needs of life diminishes rather than Increases,
and is In the unpleasant condition of the horse
who is fguratiyely said to 'eat of his Own
head" go


The Stock Market was very dull to-day, with
out much change from yesterdays quotations,
but at the close 1t was apparent that the "bear"
influence was in the ascendancy. Government
loans were quiet but closed steady at the follow
Year: 1868

THE VILE HABIT OF SNEERINd. When we
overvalue ourselves we undervalue our neigh
The man who prides himself Gu his decent
sneers at the man who relies upon himself and
cares not who was his great grandfather; the
self sufficient purist says to the scapegrace, go
to, wretch, am holier than thou" aud the mil
lionaire, who regards money rot as means but
as an end, looks with scorn upon the plodder
who is content with a moderate competence,
There are few things in this world so utterly
contemplate as unreasonable contempt 1t is
the vice of vanity, and is a sensation unknown
to true greatness. b..
Year: 1868

LUTHER REASON For IT.-Some things in
this world march without either reason or de-
liberation. For example, marriage is generally
the result OF spontaneous combustion, and rare
ly is any one able to give good reason for it.
1t is the subject of frequent discourse by preach
ers, lecturers writers, and two Classes are III
terestcd-the unmarried, who hope to learn
something about it, and the married, who ale
anxious to see how much nonsense can he con-
dcnsed in a short space. Few can give as
many good and sufficient reasons as Lutherdid
who said that he married an ex nun to please
his father, to tease the pope, and to yex the
devil; and he got good wife, showing that it
is about as safe to rely upOn reason as love.
Year: 1868

Little Frank was taught that every one was
made of dust. One day he was watching the
dust in the street, as the wind was whirling it
in eddies What are you thinking of?"
asked his mother; "Oh," said Frank, with a
there was going to be another little boy. ~
Year: 1868

If you are addicted to drink, patrotffEe the
meanest saloon you can find. If the LIQUOR
is bad you won't have to go 90 often, There
is nothing like economy. The meaner the
whiskey you drink, the sooner you will occupy
a coffin and cease paying taxes.
Year: 1868

THE RESULT or AN ACCIDENT. Accident
has sometimes proved the stepping stone to
success and not the least interesting items in
the history of industrial as well as abstract
science are those i'll which some incident tri-
vial in itself, has constituted the turning point
in the evolution of an important principle =
As an illustration circumstance is mentioned
the direct result of which was the invention of
the vuIcanizng process whereby lndia-rubber
is fitted for the numberless purposes to which
its use is now essential. After long years of
effort and disappointment, Charles Goodyear
stood apparently as far as ever from the at
tanmcnt of his object, until one day, while in
earnest conversation regarding his proposed
invention, he emphasized an assertion by fling
ing away at random piece Of rubber combin-
ed with sulphur that he held in his hand
The fragment falling upon the stove, was sub
jected to a higher heat than that to which he
had ever ventured de>igYedly TO subject the
material; and when it was recovered it was
found to possess the qualities for which he had
sought so long cold did not soften the water
proof and elastic mass. And thus sprang forth
the germ 0i al invention that has buiIt up a
new branch OF manufacturing industry, given
employment to thousands oi operatives, and
added in myriad forms to the cOnvenicnccs Of
life
Year: 1868

70 MERCHANTS AND OTHERs.-in ordeT
TO more fully insure the delivery OF your
letters, request your correspondents 70
direct their letters to your box. not Only
will letters thus directed be more apt 10
reach you, but if this were done in all
cases the mail could be delivered some
time earlier after lis arrival in the cry
than it now is, in consequence oil the III
creased facility with which the letters can
be put into the boxes.


In several Of the northern citles-Ne"
York, for instance-letters which have MOI
the number of the box on them are either
given to carriers or thrown into the genera
delivery. This will not be done here ou
the number of the box on the envelope VII
insure its prompt aud safe delivery.
Year: 1868

EXTRA TRAIN TO DANylLLE.-To accom-
modute the large number OF business men
who could not leave this morning Tor the
fair at Danville, an extra train will leave
tonight ut II O'Clock. Fair for the round
trip only seven dollars.
Year: 1868




The law of Tennessee requires Admins
traitors to publish inselveut notices in a
newspaper A written notice carries out
neither the spirit or letter Of law, but itdoes
no injustice to all interested parties an1 lays
the Administrator liable for damages to al
who are losers by his non-conformity with
the law. We quote from the eedc of Ten
nessee, section 2, $780,


The Clerk (of the i'ounty Court = < <
shall make an order upon the executor or
administrator, TO give notice BY advertise
ment IN some newspaper published within
che State, and also at the court house door Of
tie county, for all persons having claims
against said estate to appear and file the
same, authenticated in the manner pre-
scribed by law, on or against a day to be
fixed in such notice, which shall not be less
than three nor more than six months after
the date of notice; and any claim not fled
on Or before the day fixed, or before an ap-
propriation of the funds of the State is
made shall be forever barred both IA law
and equity.
Year: 1868

The Galena Democrat, Published at the
home of General Grant, thus dishes up a
page of private history, which is worth
reading and remembering Just at this
time: (


"We have published several extract 3
from leading journals wherein the intem-
perate habits of General Grant are criticised
pretty severely. We do this to show our
people that others are at length finding out
what every body hereaboTts, who know any
thing about the General, have known all
along that he has for many years, except
at brief intervals far between, been one Of
the most besotted drunkards.


ave have refrained from speaking of
this matter heretofore, and would not do 50
now if we thought it would injure his pros-
poets as the JacObin candidate TO have il
generally known. But we know the gem
eral Acknowledgement ofthis fact will rem
der him still more the idol of the party of
moral ideas, and as he is, Of all others
who have been spoken Of as the probable
nominee Of the Radicals, the one we most
desire TO have them nominate, we willing
ly contribute our mite TO aid them in their
choice y sta4
Year: 1868

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people TO bo Eslf-roliant. and shall do what We
may bo able TO induce the establishment Of
manufactures In our midst for our home pro-
ducts. To thIs end we will pay special attention
10 tho COST and srArmTIos Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves 10 encourage the divsrsif
oaiion Of Southern industries aud the develop
nuut Of Southern resources
Year: 1868

A good character is to, young man
what frm foundation is TO the artist who
proposes to erect a building ON II he can
we'll build with safety, and all who behold
it will have confidence in ITS solidity-Aa
helping haud will never be wanted hut
let a single part Of this be defective, and
you go on hazard, amid doubling and dis.
trust, and ten to one il will tumble down
at last and mingle all that was ever built on
II in ruin. Without good ,charncier, pow


erty ia a curse-With II, scarcely on evil,
Happiness can not exist where il is not
a frequent visitor. All thstgis bright in
tho hope Of youth, all that 10 calm aud
blissful in the sober scenes Of life, all that
Z soothing. IN the vale Of years, ccnters
in and is derived from good character.
Therefore, acquire this as the hrst and
most valuable good. .aa isr1 20
Year: 1868

in his settlement. He now discovers that the tract of land was never open Co settlement for the purposes of Ggricvitvrs, and that there is no law on the statute book to protect him. Here is undoubtedly case of great hardship, but it is the direct result of not considering the subject properly at the right moment; oi not rchccting whether the law was one way or the other: and of acting without any deli nte purpose in view as to whether his set stement would continue month, year or a lifetime.

 Where nattenton and irregularities exist, difficulties and hardshps must necessarily happen; and the wiscst system Of laws that the wit of man ever framed could not pre- vent them

 have thought best to answer your letter at lengh. with a view of convincing yourself and neghbors that 1t is the purpose of the law. as it certainly is of this office, to dea out even handed justice to all classes of claim ants, and in this way 10 further the impor tant interests in issue whereby the immens, resources of your great State may be devel oped, and individual and public prosperity advanced

 Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

 Jos. $. WILSON Commissioner