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Year: 1868

The bill providing for the restoration to
representation in the two houses of Congress
of the States of North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Louisiana, in
pursuance of the laws of reconstruction as car
ried out by said States, and with certain
other conditions imposed by the bill which will
be readily accepted, has passed the Senate
against only some half dozen dissenting votes.
We presume that it will pass the House with
out much delay, and that in the course of a
few weeks, perhaps, the six States above
named will be readmitted to the seats in the
House and the Senate which they abandoned
for the Southern Confederacy in 196O-6l, and
from which they have been excluded ever
since.


But what of the Presidents veto? 1t is
understood that he will veto no more of these
reconstruction or restoration bills. A bill for
the admission of Arkansas was passed into his
hands the other day, and it is given out that
he will permit it to become law by allowing
the ten days which he is entitled to hold it to
expire without saying anything on the subject.
We conclude, therefore, that both these bills
will be allowed to take their course, and that
so within a few weeks perhaps, seven Of the ten
outside rebel States will be restored to full COM
munion in the general government with radical
delegations, to begin with, in both houses.
Their admission will be an important matter
touching the Presidential contest and the
issues involved in it.


First, the seven States so admitted will be
entitled to vote in the Presidential election,
and in this view the democracy will under
stand the Importance of the nomination of Mr..
Chase as their candidate. His name would
give them the negro balance of power in pro-
badly every one of these seven States. Other
wise the odds are against them Secondly, as
these States are not to be admitted until they
shall have respectively ratified the constitu-
tional amendment known as article fourteen,
nor until that amendment shall have at least
de jure become part and parcel of the constitu-
ton, their admission will involve the incorpo-
ration of said amendment into the constitution.
What then? Then with the admission of
said States the constitution will affirm-the





excepting Indians not taxed )" that represen-
tation and suffrage shall go together, universal
or restricted, as each State for itself may
adopt; that certain classes of rebels shall con-
tinue to be disfranchised and disabled from
holding Office till absolved by a two-thirds
vote of each house of Congress that the obli-
cations of the national debt shall be held
sacred; that no rebel debt shall be recognized
and no claims for emancipated slaves, and
that Congress shall have power by all needful
legislation to enforce the provisions Of this
article.


It will thus be seen that the admission of the
bills will materially modify the questions and
the chances Of tho Presidential contest.
Year: 1868

Chase or Pcndleton-win Lose Is tho


Question.


The chances for the next Presidency depend,
we believe, upon the action Of the Democratic
Convention which is to meet in this city on the
Fourth of July. The democratic party, or, as
we think it should be called, the conservative
party, has the best prospect for electing its
candidate if it act wisely, Notwithstanding the
military reputation of the radical candidate.
The mass of the people have become disgusted
with the Jacobinism, corruption and extrava-
gance of the radicals, and earnestly desire
change. They begin to be alarmed for the
future of our glorious country under the rule
Of a faction that is centralizing the government
into an oligarchy and military despotism
However much they may esteem General
Grant for his military services in conquer
ing the rebellion, they cannot endorse him
and are not disposed to cast their votes
for him as the candidate of this atrocious party
which is working to destroy the constitution
and civil liberty for mere party purposes. The
elections that have taken place during the last
few months in the States, both on the Atlantic
and Pacific sides of the Continent, show unmis-
takably the current Of popular sentiment
against the radicals, and there is every reason
to believe that even General Grant cannot save
this revolutionary party from defeat next
November If the democrats should nominate an
acceptable candidate for President.


The question, then, is narrowed down to the
availability and suitability Of the democratic
nominee. For this position two men loom up
prominently above all the rest named-George
H. Pendleton and Chief Justice Chase. The
former appears to be the favorite Of q large
party in the West, and the latter of the populous
and wealthy Central and Eastern States. The
Western democrats seem to be Influenced
by their admiration for Mr.. Pendleton person
ally and for his views on questions of national
nnance, and we freely admit he is popular
man, brilliant statesman, patriot, and has,
on the whole, broad and correct opinions on
financial matters. More than that, we are
satisfied his views generally, both on the ma
tional finances and the political questions of
the day, are acceptable to q majority of the
people. But, as we will show presently, he is
not an available candidate; for his war record
would defeat him, and the moneyed and bond
holding democrats Of the North would become
either lukewarm or hostile in the contest. Mr..
Chase has become the choice Of great part Of
the Northern democrats because Of his con-
servative course on the impeachment trial and
Of his noble resistance to military despotism
in the South and defence Of civil rights, and
because there is the best prospect Of electing
him.


We care nothing for men or parties-for
! Pendletou, Chase, Grant, tho democrats Of
Year: 1868

The Prospectus of the East India Telegraph Com
pany, whereof we have hitherto spoken, appears in
our advertising columns to-day The enterprise
seems one of remarkable promise and can hardly
fail to prove remunerative under such able and faith
full management rs the list herewith given of Direct
ors ard Officers must go far to insure. We commend


il TO tho attention of of capital and enterprise
throughout the country. The signal success of the
Atlantic Telegraph and the Panama Railroad-the
two chief enterprises yet prosecuted by Americans
outside of our own cOuntry-encourage sanguine
expectations with regard to American triumphs on
other fields requiring union of boldness in concep-
ton with energy in execution
Year: 1868

If there still are persons who believe one
half of the lies which certain papers OF the
United States industIiOusly circulate about
Mexico. we recommend to them careful peru
sal of the letter of our Mexican correspondents
He specifies some of the most stupendous hes
and gives us information as to their ylllanous
anthors. Our correspondent adheres to his
opinion that the situation in Mexico Is now
more favorable than at any previous period OF
its history, and that the country Is steaoily au-
unnninO
Year: 1868

Yesterday the first private execution took
place in England under the new law concern
ing capital punishment. Thus England has
been saved for the first time the brutalizing
scenes which have almost invariably accom-.
panied every public execution. We regard
every execution, whether private or pubic as
relic of barbarism, but we gladly welcome
the great progress which is made III passing
over from the disgusting exhibition OF an IN
human law in public to its hidden execution
in the privacy of the Jail.
Year: 1868

Several persons have written us inquiring
whether a colored man named Joe Williams
was or was not delegate TO the late Seymour
and Blair Convention in our City. We believe
not. We have known some very mean ne
groes, but we trust none of them were quite
down to the level of the Tammany concern.
Year: 1868

A new insuTectionary movement has broken
out in Spain. Whether it will be suppressed
before it spreads AL over the Kingdom, or
whether it win prove the kinding spark that
brings on the expected general explosion, we
shall learn within few days.
Year: 1868

Our authorities, in conjunction with those of
New-Jersey and Pennsylvania, are working
necessarily to prevent the spread of the Cattle
Plague The efforts so far made to carry out
this intention have been very successful
Year: 1868

The Republican Committee have their headquarters at
the rooms the Committee the Fh Avenue Hotel no L
an Communications the Committee shoud be stred TO at that
place Mr Chairman and Mt James TerNger Secretary
Of the Executive Committee
Year: 1868

"NOthng decidedly secessOnist in tendency as this
has been put forth by nominal Unionsts since the begin
ming Of the war. Indeed, If Col. Blairs programme
meant than buster it would mean another war.
We do suppose that this is in the least what the
ocratc party seriously wish for War cannot be the OBJ
feet OF party which insists retrenchment and the re-
ductOn OF taxation But the danger OF this sort OF boast
the party which INDUCES IL TO succeed in gaining
power IL that IL not unrequently precpates those who
indulge in 10 into violence much beyond their wish and
intention. When they have given their party hope
OF policy stronger than that for which the leaders
I'm their hearts prepared they unfrequently held
it, against their own better judgment by the support
ers whom they have"
Year: 1868

The New York Herdld says


Judging by the action in the case Of
Alabama, reconstruction comes down
to a fine point. Something like a
huHdred Northern adventurers and
niggers get together somewhere in a
State and make what they call a con-
stitution. Evidence that this con-
stitution is the act of the people is
not necessary; neither is evidence that
the people assent to it. Let it only
be presented to Congress, and Con-
gress will pass law declaring the
State in. Thas it the whole process;
and since reconstruction is so simple
and easy, it may seem wonderful to
the country that so many political
geniuses as the Radicals number could
not accomplish it before.
Year: 1868

IMPROVEMENT OF THE MIND
We do not like to be too forward in
urging the young people of the pres
ent day, to the adoption Of a course
of study which willtend to their men
tai elevation, unless they will have
the candor to admit of it's business
and future value. Nor would we
have ouselves considered cynical CEN
sors Of the ignorance Of the age, by
our recommendations bat prompted,
solely, by desire to benefit our peo.
ple.,


The improvement of the mental
faculties, the enlightenment and ell
ovation of the human intellect should
notsbe ignored by the rising genera
tons. but it should be q constant
study with them how is the best way,
and the shortest method to accomplish
so great desideratum.


When the advantages. of schools
and colleges are denied by condition
of the finances of theparents course
of home study will soon exhibit a
most beneficial improvement in the
intellectual abilities of the students,
which being closely and energetically
pursued, may be led to fame, lappi-
ness and wealth. It therefore, is
most proper for every young man to
s Society, # within lis reach, and make
it labor of love to improve his mind.
Ignoring the many frivolities of life
and devoting time and attention to
study, the end will be secured.
Year: 1868

President of the United States attend
ing an evening reception of the Chief
Justice was fully realized. His carp
ing letter to the Senate-his refusal,
at first, to obey the mandate to APP
pear as its presiding officer---and his
decisions of the following day, are but
the unfolding of plot to obstruct
and defeat as far as possible the. con-
victiop of the President. How far
he may be able to work harm de.
pends, of course, on the fnriness of
the Senate; but, in any everit, he is
serious obstacle, with evil intentions
only limited by his courage: which
latter, fortunately, is not great. He
seems determined to maintain the
consistency ola public career which
may be summed up in these words:
He never had an opportunity to
serve his party that he did not 5etray
it.


The Senate itself is the next great
danger. There is reason TO believe
that serious detection exists among
the Republicans on this question:
Ross, of Kansas, and Sprague, of
Rhode Island (Chase's sou-in-law),
are already counted secure as two Of
the seven Republicans it is necessary
to win over to prevent a conviction.
The more than probable detection of
Fessenden would carry at least four
more gentlemen who hang on his
skirts. The folly of Congress in not
providing for the suspension of the
President during trial will soon be
evident. The sboundless opportunity
this gives the crlprit to corrupt his
judges will not remain unimproved.
Year: 1868

of passengers brought here by all the
railways converging here on the I'd
over Wednesday of 1888.


We think our readers will agree
with US that the demonstration of
the Democracy shows the inherent
weakness of their party, and demon
strates that the Republicans arc not
only more numerous but are better
organized and far more enthusiastic.
Year: 1868

There are many different ways of getting on in the world it does not al ways mean making great deal of money, or being great man for the people to look up to with wonder.- Leaving off bad habit for good one, is getting on in the world; to be care fu and saving. instead of thoughtless and wasteful, is getting on; to be ac- tive and industrious, instead of idle and lazy, is getting on to be kind and forbcaring, instead of ill-natured and quarresome, is getting on; to work as diligently in the masters absence as in his presence, is getting on; in short, when we see any one properly attend ing to his duties, persevering through such difficulties to gain such knowl- edge as shall be of use to himself and others, and offering good example to his relatives aud acquaintances, we may be sure that we are getting on in the world. Money is a very useful article in its way, but it is possible to get on with small means, for it is a mistake to suppose that we must wait for good deal of money before we can do anything. Perseverance is often better than full purse. There are more helps toward getting on than is generally supposed; many people lag behind or miss the way altogether, be- cause they do not see the abundant and simple means which surround them on all sides, and so it happens that there arc aid which cannot be bought with money. Those who wish to get on ill the world must have stock of patti ence, of hopeful confidence, willing ness to learn, and disposition not easily. cast down by difficulties and disappointments.
Year: 1868

Miss Piney Forsythe, has assumed the position of Editor and Publisher of the Liberty, Miss, Advocate, paper which has been published by her father for the long period of thirty years. The last number come to us with the sautatory of Miss. Forsythe and most tasteful, modest and appropriate one it is In making her courtesy to that many headed monster, the public Miss F. says:

 In assuming the position of publisher of a newspaper, am embarrassed with the apprehension that it may be assumed by some of my friends that I am passing be- yond the legitimate sphere which conven tonalism has assigned to my sex but be- ing born and bred in a printing office, and from early childhood having devoted my self to the noble profession by engaging practically in the work, making myself fully conversant with all the details of the business, knowing no other employment by which to secure livelihood for my self and a support for my father, in his enfeebled and declining years, and scorn- ing to be come an idler in these days of my country's dreadful need, am em- boldened to take the position, and trust that I will be able to discharge the duties connected with it to the profit and the sat isfaction of the patrons of the Advocate. Henceforth ss in the past, we hope the paper will prove itself q faithful chronicler of events, valuable counselor, and be welcome visitor wherever it goes.
Year: 1868



 There are various reasons why some persons have poor memory.

 They may have overworked their brain, and exhausted the energies of the nervous system. A majority of the people tax their minds to the utmost, and instead of reinvigorating them selves after exhaustion, continue their iabors until their systems are deranged by excessive mental application, and the bsain loses the power of retaining the impression made upon it. Many have disqualified themselves for men, tai labor by overchaeging their brains with more than they can do. It re- quires great pressure of mind, much tirmness and decision of character for an ardent, enthusiastic person tn take rest when work presses upon him, and opportunities for labor multiply, and he frequently continues in business ill sickness entirely disables him from pursuing his calling.

 Inactivity of mind is another fruit ful source of a poor memory. How ever strong and vigorous the mind may be, originally, unless exercised, it is like gold and silver laid away in a napkin. which soon becomes tarnish- ed, though if used daily, they would be bright for years.

 Irregularity of life is another reason for poor memory. If persons are sub iect to extremes, sometimes getting up early and sometimes late in the morn ing if they indulge in excesses of any kind, or triic with their organization so as to impair it's power. they cannot expect to have clear ideas on any sub good memory. Ii is important to live systematically and meth edically if we would wish to pre- serve the brain in good condition.

 Dissipation spells the memory When the nervous system is over-stim- ulated by alcohol, tobacco, opium, or by anything that excites the brain, the result is unfortunate. IL may increase the brilliancy for a time, but soon the constitution becomes effected by the oyer-stimulation, and the mind will be consequently more dull aud obtuse than ever.
Year: 1868

MANNERS. s.-There is nothing which adds so much to young mans success in life-next to honesty of purpose--as the practice of good manners. po- lite man will show his good breeding wherever he goes, on the sidewalks, in the buggy, aa well as in your parlor. If you meet a man who refuses to give you half the road, or to turn out on the sidewalk, you may class him as man with no sense of justice in his soul. When we speak of polite men we do not wish to be understood as referring to one who bows low and takes off his hat to ladies and men of positions, and turns away from the poor man, but we mean the honest face-the man who always carries smile on his counten- ance, and who never turns his face away from the poor we mean the man who has kind salutation when he meets you in the morning, and pleas ant Good night" in the evening; a man whose face is the index to his heart, which is always devoid of of fence. Such man is bound to succeed ; such one will find friends. Young men, be polite.
Year: 1868

Hosc to Dispose cf Potatoes .Sholcing Rot.-A correspondent of an Irish news paper claims to have heard of plan to stop the decay of diseased potatoes. He writes it:as follows: have just heard of plan to preserve partially diseased pota- toes from further decay, for pig-feeding. As this is year in which the disease is prevalent, very likely such a plan will be universally adopted. When the diseased potatoes are sorted they should be taken and boiled, after which they are allowed to dry by their own heat, and then put in to barrels and pressed down in pulp, covered with moisted yellow clay. Then cover the barrel and allow it to stand by until required for use. A friend of mine. by so doing, kept them for nine mouths in fact until all he had were used out, they being in as good state at the end of that period as when boiled"

 Keepiag Corn.--A grea, deal of corn is wofully wasted after all the trouble and expense of blowing, planting and harve- sting This waste is absolutely wicked, and with trifing extra care may be easily rcmedied In the first place in husking, yigilant look out ought to be kept that DO unripe, unsound ear or half made 'nub- bin goes in with the pile that is to go in to the crib. The big pen is the better place for all such material One unsound ear may, and often does, damage bushel of sound corn.

 Next, wherever you are going to put corn to keep, put coal or gas tar about the premises pretty literally at first. It is an utter abomination to rats and mice They will not board in the corn crib favored pretty strongly with gas tar. Half dol lars worth of tar will save ten dollars worth of corn.

 Very meny people seem to suppose that corn may be kept in any sort of a crib, as open as Jack Straw's house, neither wind nor water tight, so that it is housed under tolerable roof. So it can-but never long in marketable condition. While corn cribs ought always to afford free ventilation, they should be so constructed as to shut out all storms, either rain or snow. Better grow less corn and keep il sound than prize crops and let it spoil.--- Ex.
Year: 1868

All our readers know that snow is the very best plant protector. But we do not know that it is much better than earth drawn over the plants just as winter is about to set in. We have frequently recommended this in our columns, but not near as much is made of this fact as might be.

 For instance, every one knows how much better cuttings root when taken off in the fall, than when it is deferred till spring but the fear of having them drawn out by frost seems a greater evil Now many adopt our plan, Put the cutting in, fall, and cover with two or three inches of earth. In the spring they will be through to the surface or if not, some of the earth can be taken of.

 Much use also is made of the fact, to get young seeding stock set out. It used to be the fashion to buy them in the fall, and bury them completely up in heap till spring, covering tops and all but spring always finds more work than the nurseyman can do.

 Under this new system of earth protec- tion, he now. sets out his young stock where it is to remain, covering it entirely with earth and uncovering it early in the spring. By this means he gets an i'm mense amount of work done in the fall is time otherwise unemployed Gardeners Monthly.
Year: 1868

a4- The other day, in Schenectady, an old lady, with two bandboxes in her arms, came to the track of the Central Railroad, and inquired at what time the next train was due. On being in- formed that it would pass through the city in half an hour, she quietly dump ed her bandboxes on the pavement and sat down, remarking that shed wait till it passed she didn't want to be run over and body couldn't be too keer- ful ?
Year: 1868

have been added for taxation, we do not wish to be understood as objecting to the principle of equalizing taxation by making every species of property bear it's due proportion of its burden, for we think the principle is correct, but merely as pointing out the fact that the amount of taxes will thereby be increased and more money raised than will be needed

 In answering objections to high as- sessments, the assessors say that the rate per cent, of the State tax has not yet been fixed, and that it will be fixed low if the assessment is high. This might do, if the State tax was the only tax but it happens that there are other taxes, the rates of which are fixed for instance, the convention tax is fixed at one-fourth, the militia at one-eighth, and the school at one-tenth per cent, which if collected on property valued double it's worth would be tantamount to raising those rates respectively to one-half, one-fourth and one-fifth, and it's operation would be to raise more money than the aw-makers contem- plated.

 We earnestly solicit dispassionate consideration of the subjects of this memorial, and relief from the evils of which it complains, trusting that any efforts you may make to perfect the laws, to preserve the peace. to bring about good feeling, and to advance the general welfare, will be crowned with success. Never was there time when wise counsels were more needed never when patience was more requir- ed-never when mildness and forgive ness promised more bounteously of blessings.

 With the firm purpose of obeying the laws and sustaining the govern ment and but one desire, that of the good of the State, we respectfully subscribe our names.