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Year: 1868

When the Government issues bills
which by law are required to pass as
money, it is simply a forced loan,
which nothing but a state of actual
war can justify. While such bills are
in circulation, they are necessarily ir-
redeemable, because if the Govern
ment were prepared to redeem them
there would be no necessity for their
issue. Such a currency must be de-
preciated while it constitutes the bulk
Of the circulating medium. This fact
every statesman and financier is fully
cognizant of; and yet we have men
claiming 10 be "statesmen" who pro
pose to make this frredeemable cur
rency the permanent and exclusive
money ofthe country. If they succeed,
shystering brokers, gold dealers and
.sharpers will grow fat at the expense
Of the labOring poor.
Year: 1868

Was Won.


The Burlington. Free Press tells how the
great Republican victory in Vermont,
which has sent thrill Ofjoy throughout
the nation, was won. Hard agork was the
secret, and in this respect we in Highland
county and other parts of Ohio need to
take a lesson. The Press says:


The glorious result ofour State election
was not achieved without hard work.
Work, not in converting voters, but in
bringing Republicans to realize the impor-
tance of the election and inducing them to
rally to the polls. The Republican State
Committee organized the first canvass of
the State that has been made in many a
year, caused meetings to be held, where
they could be of best effect, put into every
Republican voters hand just before the
election, circular reminding him of his
duty, andin all proper ways did their best
to secure the full vote, which would be all
the victory they or anybody could ask for.
They were seconded by the efforts of many
true and earnest and influential Republi-
cans throughout the State, and best Of al,
and above all, by the genuine appreciation
of the emergency on the part Of our intel
ligent and patriotic Republican masses.
The Democrats also worked hard, and have
unquestiOnably made an increase on their
previous vote; but the Republican increase
is far greater.
Year: 1868

viii ID PaytO Attend the COun.


" FaiT2


The Columbus Farmers Chronicle
answers the question in this way, and
we copy it for the benefit Of our read
ers, in view Of the near approach Of
our own County Fair:


Several years ago, as Mr.. John
Meler was going to the Franklin
County Fair, one ofhis Bieghbors
said to him, "How can you afford to
spend three or four days in one week
attending the Fair2' His answer
was, "I 60 because I cannot afford to
stay away. 1t is there I see the fin
est fruits and vegetables, and, by
comparison, can improve my OWL" +"
Here we 6nd specimens Of the most
skillfull workmanship in the various
mechanic arts; see the improvement
and the very best Of stock. Here the
farmer can see the horses he wants
for blowing and drawing his heavy
loads; also, the horse he wants for
his carriage or buggy; in short, find
the draft horse and the roadster.
Who can walk roRnd the grounds,
and look at the best Of everything,
without the enkindling Of the desire
to also excel?


The social part of these annual
gatherings Of the people is the best
part. Here we renew old acquaint-
ances and make new ones. In what
other way could the people of the
different counties become so well ac-
quainted with each other as attending
their own county Fairs2


Among the farmers and mechanics,
the most energetic men, the men that
take the lead in their several callings
the men that are patterns for their
neighbOrs to follow after, are the
most active members Of these county
industrial societies. These societies
have done, and are doing, more to
elevate the industrial classes, than
any other one organization, if we
except, perhaps, the common school
system.


Now make your calculations to
attend the Fair in yonr own county
at least. If you will persist in doing
nothing yourselves, come out and see
what your neighbors are doing.
Year: 1868




The National Union, Of Cincinnati,
edited by Enos B. Reed, Esq, hither-
to independent on politics, has raised
the standard of Grant and COlfax.
In the last issue Mr.. Reed thus defines
his position:


ave have endeavored, since we
.resurrected the National Union to
observe a strict impartiality in regard
to political matters, but confess that
we are unable longer to do so. We
look upon the present campaign as
only the war between the North and
South renewed. Rebel Generals as
sure us that the Lost Cause is tri-
umphant in the ascendency of the
Democracy. We opposed the South
during the war, and we cannot affili-
ate with rebels now who declare they
ore only labOring for the triumph Of
the South over the North, and to
undo all that a four years terrible
war accomplished. We can never
affiliate with such men as Brick Pom
eroy and Wade Hampton, repre-
sentative types of Northern traitors
and Southern rebels. We do not
fight with Frank Blair in his propos-
ed revolutionary project. Hence
forth we battle with Grant and Col
fax, but shall always speak our mind
freely concerning all political parties.
We are neither hide-bouud nor party
bound, but shall ever be found advO-
eating those men and measures which
we believe the best tend to promote
the interests of the entire country"
Year: 1868

At Snyder, Pennsylvania, young
lady in her fathers garden was heard
to scream, and upon going out to see
what the matter was, her brother
found her on the ground, dead. Her
friends, on proceeding to prepare the
body for interment, were hOrror-struck
to find an immense black snake coiled
tightly around her person, underneath
her clothing.
Year: 1868

1t is impossible to chronicle all the
outrages of the Ku-Klux at the South.
Our Southern exchanges are full of
them. IfSeymour and Blair are
elected the South will be as unsafe for
Union men as at any time during the
war. A year or two of that sort of
civilization will make a Dahomey of
II
Year: 1868

Your bayonets are not so sharp as once
! Your little bells are not so clear now al
| then


Your reign of terror is not SO general as
! once


Your party is not SO strong as once


our head despot rots in his grave, OF
roasts in his home, as your canting sniyelers
decide. and there is not so much levity in ma
tional halls as once!


And tor all these mercies God be praised !


Talk not Of war, nor of protection to Con-
gress. No more will your unjust drafts tear
people from their homes. No more will
your miniOns of tyranny amass fortunes
speculating in the blood of brave men You
may call for your millions, but they will not
come at your calling, for YOU and your ac-
cursed party have lied, cheated, outraged,
murdered, usurped, and destroyed, till the
people know the terribleness of your love.
the deylllshness Of your professed benevo-
lence.


The great West is no more with you


For years you have controlled legislation
to injure us, and now, if YOU wish a war, it
will be a short one, but terrible The West
and South will Join hands against a common
enemy-will establish Western World, and
as the men of the West once marched to the sea,
will march to the East, stopping not till New
England is but ash covered hills and villages. |
the East be shOrn ofpower, the national debt be |
forever repudiated, a new nation be born of the |
new Revolution, and the chalice YOU have |
held to the lips of others be forced down
your meddling puritanical throats.


If You want war, you can have it
Year: 1868

round white arms were barred above the ell
bows, and bore traces of the -four she had
been sitting. Her dress was a neat gingham
over which was tied blue checked apron
but she looked as winning and lovely as she
always did wherever she was found.


She blushed and smiled as she saw Luke,
and then, turning her eyes upon her father,
waited to hear what he had to say.


The old man regarded his daughter for a
moment with a quizical look


" Molly, this young man-mayhap you've
seen him before-has brought me a lot of
tubs and barrels, all of his own make-a
right good article too. He asks a pretty
price for EN- but if you are willing to give
it, well and good and bark We, my girl
whatever bargain you make, IN ratify.''


As Mr.. Burton said this, he CONSIDERABLY
stepped out Of the room, and We will follow
his example. But the kind of bargain the
young people made can be readily coniectured
by the speedy wedding that followed
Year: 1868

SENATOR EDUNDs.-The Montpelier Free
man, commenting upon reference to Senator
Edmunds, made by a correspondent of the
Providence Journal, says:


Mr.. Edmunds' radicalism has never been in
doubt by those who knew him. 1t was his devo-
ton to liberty, under law, which governed his
action when he was thought conservative, and
which governs it now He is a lawyer sound
enough TO know that freedom without law is only
license, and afterward anarchy. He wouldn't
suspend the President without law, during a tri-
al for Impeachment, but he would provide by
law that an official trial as the highest Grimm
al, should not, in the meantime, have control of
all the machinery Of government.


To which the Providence Journal adds;
" The Freeman claims no more than is iust
for Mr.. Edmunds. Vermont is always well
represented in Congress. She has not been
represented, in either House, by any ADLER,
or more faithful and consistent man than the
distinguished Senator who is the subject OF
this paragraph. Very few men in Congress
have attained so high position in 50 short a
time of service


This is high praise from, journal whose
good word is not lightly given and whose
good opinion is worth having.
Year: 1868

Mr.. Dickens has accepted the invitation of the
press to public dinner for Saturday evening the 18th Of
April This believe, is the only public attention MI
Dickens has accepted in America There will probably
be larger representation Of the American press than
were ever before assembled, nearly II not all the prnc
pal journals in the country this side OF the Mississippi bau
ing been invited together with members OF the other
fessons The chair is to be taken by Mr. Greeley and
apart the great fame which Mr Dickens has won s
writer, his brethren Of the press will be mora
happy to entertain him as reporter OF The hornins
Chronicle afterward editor OF The Daily Hers and now
having escaped from the pers and responsibilities Of the
daily press the editor and proprietor Of An he Year
Round Little publicity, II any, has been given TO this
banquet, and speak OF it now as something that viii
interest our readers. Those who desire any special
information In reference 20 TO IL shouds addrea
Mr. Henry sweetser the Secretary Of the Committee
at the Office Of The World.
Year: 1868

This gentleman saw fit, several days since,
to address us letter regarding his connection
with the Erie Railroad, and tho controversy
now raging relative thereto, which VIC promptly
and cOnspicuously printed. AS he disclaimcd
therein acquaintance with legal subtleties, we
tried to avoid them In our comments on his
letter. asking his special attention only to these
plain business questions:


l. How long have you, Mr. Drew been director OF tho
Erie Railroad


H. What were the aggregate amounts OF ts stock and


It's debts respectively when you first became such drec'
tori


Ill What areFhe like aggregates no~i
Nv. What have been the average yearly dividends
meantime to its non-preferred stockhodersi
v. What extensions or improvements have meantime
been made which are to-day earning legal interest on
their cost


VI How much Erie stock in the aggregate have yon.
since you became a director. sold "short'-in other
words how much have you bet that the road would be
less and less valuable and productive 80 long as you
should remain one OF its managersi
VII How much, IN the aggregate, have you made by
these bets that you would succeed in depreciang the
value Of the property whereof you were trustee
VIII. How much have you mado by getting possession
OF It's bonds for ess than then face and selling them at
an advance converting them into stockf


TX What is your personal opinion Of the propriety OF
such short by director a. hDoNo
X As you say that you lent some millions" to tho
road on pledge OF stock at forty per cent discount
stock which you afterward sold at large profit
will you explain how old and busy road Ike the Erie


ga 100000 per nnnum yot paying nothing to its


oc 90 be ia such pressing want OF sew
era millions" 10 DO obliged to borrow at most enOf'
nous usufy


More than week has passed since we
publicly asked these questions; but they re-
main unanswered to this hour. Whyf Are
they not pertinenti Mr.. Drew saw fit tdclaim
a hearing in our columns. which we cheerfully
accorded-wby does he "dry up" so suddenly
Our questions relate directly to Mr. Drew's in
tegrity and fidelity as the holder of trust of
great public us well as private Importance. He
has long enjoyed great power in the management
of the Erie Road has he welded that power
for the general good or for his own selfish ad-
vantageP What is the Datural Interpretation
of his silcncei


Mr.. Drew is asking, we hear, legislation at
Albany in furtherance Of his projects and pur-
poses in connection with the Erie Road. We
respectfully submit TO the Legislature that our
questions should receive satisfactory answers
before the law is altered to subserve his ends.
Is not this obviously TightP
Year: 1868

attracted so much attention did not begin to
sound the depths of judicial infamy as the same
exists at this time in this part of the State of
New-York. When widespread conviction
like this exists, it is melancholy evidence that
the days of judicial virtue are numbered, un-
less those who are interested in an honest ad-
ministration of justice insist upon reform. AS
it is now, the higher Courts are largely under
the control of Democratic politicians, and In
the small criminal Courts the manners of the
Judges and all the underlings are, as rule
insolent and disgusting, and deeds are gen.
orally supposed to be done in some of those
Courts, under the forms and in the name OF
law, which would appall the traditional "des-
spots of Europe" if practiced in their do
p,iniona
Year: 1868

Judge Woodward of Pennsylvania introduced
remarkable proposition in the House on
Saturday, being bill to provide for the test
ing of acts whose constitudonality may be
questioned by the President and passed over
his veto. The President may file in the Su-
preme Court such feigned issue" as will
raise the constitutional question to be decided.
and the Speaker of the House is to be COM
PEELED to appear, by record or counsel, to
defend the enactments objected to by the
President. The Courts opinion against an act
makes it null and void, but until such a
decision is pronounced it shall be deemed con-
sttutiOnal and valid.
Year: 1868

Our readers should not fail to notice that Mr..
Dickens begins this evening his concluding Sc
ries of readings. He sails for Europe on the
22d, and he will read but five times in this
country 1t is generally understood that this
will be his last visit to America, and therefore
his last public appearance before an American
audience. "In this life of ours" he said the
other evening in Boston, "it is sad to do al
"most anything for the last time; but cannot
"conceal it from you that, although my face will
" so soon be turned toward my native land. and
"to all that makes it dear, it is sad consldera-
"tion with me that in very few moments from
"this time, this brilliant hall, and all that 1t
contains, will fade from my view forevermore."
We believe it is also the intention OF Mr..
Dickens to. retire altogether from public read
ing after making a final appearance In En-
gland, 80 that this will be the last time that
we shall have the privilege of hearing this re-
markable man illustrate and explain his own
creations
Year: 1868

We have a report that an uptown politician
and Alderman, who is reputed to have made
himself rich by municipal contracts and jobs,
was recently employed to buy in behalf of the
Sisters of Charity, block of ground which
they needed, and that he managed the business
80 as to make them pay $4,000 for the prop
erty, though it cost him but $4,000.


Should this prove to be the case, we advise
that Alderman not again to be a candidate for
Office very soon. There are thousands who
will vote little sooner for one who robs the
City, who will not stand robbing the poor.
And swindling the Sisters of Charity is in effect
robbing the widow aud the fatheress.
Year: 1868

found Ye. here comes the Democracy of South
Carolina-a State witch has more negroes in
proportion than any other-and Processes itself
willing to let "niggers' vote tho same as
Whites exacting only the old Federal" qualifca-
tions of property and intelligence. Yet we will
warrant that Messrs Porter & Co. do not pro-
pose that their daughters shall marry negroes,
no matter how wise or rich. Obviously, the
National Democratic platform must soon be
enlarged, so as to afford standing room for
"niggers,r provided they vote the Democratic
ticket Thus the world rolls on
Year: 1868

We print herewith the card of " An Old Tax
Payer with reference to the Withholding OF
the Annual Tax-Levy in the Assembly's Com
mittee on Cities and Villages. 1t comes to us
from high Democratic official in our city, and
is the best that can be said on that side. We
call particular attention to these points:


l. 1t clearly admits that the bill is kept back
on purpose that it may evade scrutiny and be
rushed through the Legislature at the last mo-
ment at race-horse speed.


g. II pleads the fact that in recent Republi-
can Legislatures this bill has likewise been
kept back in Committee. We add that, when
ever such was the fact, rascality was at the
bottom of il, and our City managers were gen.
orally its prompters. We propose not to stand
this longer.


3. 1t certfes that not only Mayor Holman
and Chamberlain Sweeny, but Supervisor
Senator Tweed also have nothing to do with
this holding back. "Tell that to the marinesr ~
We all know better.


4. 1t lntimates that the only remedy is to let
our Supervisors and Aldermen levy taxes to
their hearts content, unchecked by any scrutiny
at Albany. That is like cutting off mans
head for fear wart should be developed on
his chin.


Mr. "Old Taxpayer you are a much older
and more omnivorous tax consumer than tax
payer. We tell you now that, if that bill is
not soon forthcoming and fair opportunity
allowed for scrutinizing the items, we hope and
trust that it will be vetoed if there be Gas OF
course there will be- any stealing in it.
Year: 1868

1t is now certain that Of all the acts of the
Third Napoleon, none has been so unpopular
and so productive of discomfort as the recent
Army bill. For the first time since his acces-
sion to the throne, Louis Napoleon has wit
messed serious popular tumults; and as a Cable
dispatch announces this morning, the end is
not vet. All the semi-oficial papers are en-
deavoring so allay public excitement. cir
cumstance which must strengthen the belief in
the serious character of the excitement.
Year: 1868

CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE AGAINST WHELAN-


RETICENCE OF THE AUTHORITIES.


OTTAWA, April 11.-Further evidence, point
ing directly whean the murderer OF the late Minis
Cullen, in looking about MeKennas saloon sparkssts
nearly opposite the Of the murder learned that the
adjoining house, part OF IT, untenanted and that
IL had been for the past month all the DOORS front and
otherwise, being constantly open On the night OF
the murder Whelan at McKenna's, and thit
morning, when the detective officer examining
the vacant premises, no discovered In the snow
on the back stairs the track OF a man having
gone up, another having gone down the stairs. Ths
boot marks in both cOrresponded iu size exactly, and
both fitted TO nicely the boots which the prisoner worS
tho night OF thafurder When the detective sent IA
Whelan in the Jail this morning 10 procure his boots Id
said they not the boots which he the night
OF tho murder, but that he wore heavier pair, which
at Mike STAIRS tavern, where he lodged On tha
suppQsiton that Whelan committed the murder and theu
McKennas and thence to WellingtOn-st, his sud
den and mysterious disappearance after the murder
would be easily accounted for. minute or two after
ward he was conyerslng at the Russell House corner
He did not express the least curiosity o.
astonishment when told that MeGee hsd
been murdered but hurried home 10 bed
The Crown Prosecutor engaged al day yesterday Id
the examination OF the circumstahtla evidence con-
neced with the assassination but he declines to dyus
anything for publication. The whole attention OF tie
Government Is directed TO the prosecution OF this nves
evidence which Very hearty completes the testimony
against whean. The police have discovered some new
facts regarding the murder but they are enoined 70
secrecy.
Year: 1868

That Easter Is year by year assuming a
stronger hold upon US as popular festival
was fully borne out in yesterdays observance
of Easter Sunday. Although the weather was
far from pleasant the churches were crowded,
and tue newest aud briehtest OF Spring attire
Year: 1868

On Monday next Blind Tom the pianist is to
begin series OF Concerts Irving Hail. He has played
hero before so that his performances hardly be
termed novelties, though n u certain they are not
only interesting but wonderful He Is negro lad, almost
totally blind capable believe OF family discerning
the forms Of large objects but seeing nothing clearly,
aud quite unable to distinguish musical notes, If he
had the requisite education to understand them. His


mental condition is little IL at all above that Of IDIOT
but his Maker has given him pas
sonate love and appreciation Of music, q
wonderful memory, and marvel0usly correct ear. He
has only to hear piece OF music twice, and lie
repeats 1t Oh the piano with very near approach to per-
feet accuracy An ordinary dancetune for Instance. he
catches at tho first hearng more elaborate compost.
tOn such as movement from sonata, he may need TO
have repeated three times wehave musicians
try him with pieces Of their which had been
played before During the composers performance the lad
listened at first In m0tOness attention.; then his fea-
lures his limbs and finally his whole body went through


series OF strange and horrible contortiOns. When the
playing ceased he took his place at the instrument and
repeated the piece without instant OF hesitation. He
rendered the melody exactly; In the harmonics he was
sometimes at fault though he gave them much moro ac
curately than most amateurs would have given them
with the notes before their eyes We notice that the ad
vertisemens describe Blind Tom "ihe greatest musical
genius living" That. Of course Is very absurd. He s
nothing VI the kind. He Is not q genius at sill He
Is simply a great curiosity. II Is best always
TO speak the plain truth His playing is extraordinary,
not because IL Is very good but because 1t Is the playing
OF blind, foolish. uncducated boy He Is not great
pianist and he be one, because hc lacks nel
gence he has quick perception Of the charm
OF melody but OF comprehension OF the
Ing of musical composition. Yet ho is astonishing
freak OF nature, and as such Is well worth seeing.


MUSICAL NOTES.


It Is rumOred that the celebrated pianist
Anton Rubmstcn, who is creating such profound
impression the Continent, has made arrangement
with the Chickering's for visit to America next Autumn


A grand complimentary concert to Mr.. John
Darce Will be- given at Stcinway Hall on Wednesday
evening We understand that 1t will eubody pecu
liaIly attractive features.


On Sunday evening there will he n concert
a Irving Hail. for the benefit OF the attaches of that
tablishnlcnt We bespeak for them full house