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Year: 1867

treated. Each race possesses at the present
time distinct language, which is adapted
to it physically, morally, and mentally.
On consulting the eleventh chapter of
Genesis, it is there stated distinctly that
at one time there was but one race, speaking
but one language. In these words: sand
the Lord said, Behold, the people is one,
and they have all one language" 1mmedi-
ately afterwards is given a history Of the
confusion Of tongues. AS race and lan-
guage are connected now, and have al
ways been connected, so far as history in
forms Us, they were probably connected
at that time, and that with the change Of
language was also produced a change Of
race.


Further: Mankind, Immediately after
this, was scattered over the face of the
earth. 1t was therefore necessary, as we
have already shown, that there should
have been change of species to adapt
them to their new habtats, otherwise
many of them would have died out. and
the plan of God been frustrated.


The conclusions, then, to which the
speaker arrived are these: First, That
mankind consists of but one race, being de-
scended from single pair. Secondly, That
mankind consists of many distinct species,
originating at the time of the confusion
Of tongues" Thirdly, That this change Of
our species into many was accomplished
by miraculous power. Fourthly, That
in this exercise of power the Divine Being
followed the law laid down in the work Of
creation-to wit, dividing mankind into
regular gradations, from the nearest ap-
Proclamation to the brute to the highest
degree of intelligence; which is but
little lower than the angels.


In conclusion, the speaker adverted to
pamphlet, being extensively read, in which
the writer attempts to prove that the negro
is beast. He (the speaker) remarked
that this argument was a perfect reduCtio
ad a5Surduna, and refutes itself. The negro
possesses q conscience and a will, and
therefore is not beast. If he were q
beast he should never be taught, advised,
or reasoned with. He should never be
tried for offences, but should either be
kept under forciple control or destroyed
like wild beast.
Year: 1867

ST. JoHN's CHURCH-YARD.-No human
measures that are practicable seem ade-
quate to protect this hallowed and sacred
spot. Surrounded by high walls and iron
gates that are carefully fastened with
locks, it is yet invaded every afternoon by
reckless boys, who, in their wild and bois-
terous plays, show no more regard to the
graves and tombstones than to the soil of
an open common. Other churches in the
neighborhood come in for full share OF
their depredations. These boys are mostly
strangers to the people of the vicinity.
Whence they came it is hard to tell. But
whether the police of the city afford no
relief in such a case is question that is
frequently asked. Probably Captain Poe
can give practical answer.
Year: 1867

WANTS GRADING.-That portion Of the
walkway on the south side of Grace be-
tween Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh
streets should be graded to the level Of
the curbing. A few years since, when the
streets in that portion of the city were i'm
proved, this was left in its original condi-
tion. The property holders are now i'm
proving their residences along its front,
and the Commissioners Of Streets should
have the walk graded and paved, so that
the fencing, &c., Of the lots may be put in
proper place at once.
Year: 1867

ALMOST A CoNFL AGRATIoN.-A 4
O'Clock last evening lot OF timber lying
sufficiently near to endanger the extensive
Touring mill of Messrs. Warwick & Barks-
dale was discovered to be on fire, but be-
fore it could make much progress some
persons in the neighborhood repaired to
the spot and extinguished the flames with
a few buckets of water. The fire was
subdued with such a degree of prompt
ness that the bells did not even sound an
alarm. The supposition is the fire orisi-
mated from spark being dropped from a
pipe of some lounging smoker. Had this
occurred at night, the probability is the
building would have been greatly damaged
if not totally destroyed.
Year: 1867

CLOTHING FOR FsEEDMEN.-Through the
courtesy of Captain Rawdin, of the Freed
mems Bureau, we yesterday saw the
quality of the clothing which is being
issued to the freedmen of this district. The
articles consist of coats, pants, shirts,
overcoats, shoes, socks, sc. This clothing
is of very fine quality much better
than the majority Of them have been IN
the habit of wearing, and such as will
wear well.


The officers having charge of this branch
of the business are very cautious in the
distribution of them; rarely giving them
out unless after personal inspection, and
then only to the very needy.
Year: 1867

ACCIDENTAL little son of Mrs. Jane
Edwards, while crossing Broad street on
Saturday morning, was driven over by a
careless driver and very severely cut on
the head. At last accounts he was doing
we'll
Year: 1867

CHICAGO. May Is, 1867.


EDS TRIBUNE IF [ were cynical I
think would laugh heartily over the RI
dieulous ''eight hour strike" IF 1 were
sentimental as Sterne who found food for
tears in one dead jackass I might weep
over the many living ones among the
strikers, as [ am neither I derive a
sort of cheerful amusement from the
whole ridiculous affair. Still it becomes
a bore to have to refer to it so often in
my letters and always telling the same
story, that of heartless fraud, foolish
credulousness and miserable failure The
only variety one gets out Of it is the
changed policy of the leaders, if these
can be assumed to have any. For
while they wavered over what pay they
should demand for eight hours work. At
length, they we're driven to an announce
ment of what they wanted, at the mass
meeting last Wednesday night last. and
then they proclaimed that all they reauir-
ed was eight hours pay, at old rates, for
eight hours work This however dis
gusted their adherents. who, stupid as
they generally are, saw plainly that they
and their families could not live on four
titths of their former income. So last
night, they took il all back" and open
y answered thst their demands weys
Year: 1867

On the l4th inst, Judge Kelley of
Tennessee was making a speech to the
Union men OF Mobile, Ala, when some
of the quondam rebels not liking his
style, shot at him with revolver. This
was the signal for a. general row. and pis-
tolls were freely used. The police in the
effort to suppress the rioters were badly
used Three men were killed and dozen
or so seriously wounded white and black
suffered alike. We are pleased to record
the fact that the majority OF the people
condemn the actions oi the mob, paper
being signed by many OF the best citizens
OF Mobile, for meeting to express their
unqualified condemnation Of the parties
engaged in the disturbances Judge
Kelley IS speaking in all the principal
cities OF the south
Year: 1867

We regret to observe-says the Madi-
son JcurnaI-in one or two Republican
papers at tits state, usually pretty sound
on political matters, articles respecting
iiep. Grant. wherein doubts are express
ed as to whether his views are sufficient
IS in accord with the Republican party to
render it expedient for that party to
bring him forward as its candidate for the
Presidency.


Whether Gen Grant would under any
clcum stances, consent to be candidate
we do not know. That he does not de-
sire or seek it, we fully believe. He has
not the ordinary stimulus of ambition
which prompts men to seek the position.
The Presidency could add nothing to the
measure of his fame. His place is-al
ready secure In history as one of the fore
most men of his time A great military
leader, steadfast patriot, uniting with a
>pot!ess reputation the stout heart and
balanced brain that were neverintimidated
or thwarted by difficulty, grateful coun-
try recognizes in him the man to whose
genius and courage in the field, more
than to any other, it is indebted for vic
tory and security. He has nothing to
gain by being President. 1t cannot in
crease his renown; it cannot deepen the
affection and confidence which the peo-
ple entertain for him. To accept it would
be to enter upon new and untried field
for the exercise of his faculties, and to
incur the hazard of committing mistakes,
and the certainty of incurring more OF
less politica, hostility and censure. Yet
we have 50 much confidence in his pa
triotism that we believe he would make
this sacrifice, if in the opinion of the
Union men of the country, the interests
of the Republic should seem to demand
it, and we think that in doing it he would
sincerely and profoundly feel that it was
sacrifice. Furthermore, although he
is military man, with little experience
in civil affairs, we have an abiding faith
that the ss.sa bgesdt6 Of judsscenA
Year: 1867

PRIZE FIGHTING OF all the evils
ever practised by brutes in the shape of
men that deserved the censure of every
well disposed person the practice of Prize
Fighting is the most detestable. OF all
the disgusting, sickening details of horror
that may be iound II the large daily pa
pers none equal those which SO: minutely
describe the pugilistic encounters of bull


lies who for months perhaps have under
gone rigid training to enable them to
make the blood fly aud at the same time
to endure suffering. 4 fight came off on
an Island near Cleveland lately for
prize of $1,000. One of the men was
pounded to a Jelly, being knocked down
Repeatedly. All these things are told in
such after Of fact way that the read
er is led to think they are at least necces-
sary to the public good The account Of
the fight closes as follows: ''On the boat
from Detloit there were two savage fights
in one OF which II man had his ear and
nose bitten of. Oiherectse tie affaa ,cas
orderly? Now cannot our legislators de-
wise some plan whereby these brutal pro-
ceedings may be suspended? IF need be
make this crime states prison offense
and give these shoulder hitters chance
to learn trade Don't let us go back
to barbarism without an effort TO prevent
Year: 1867

THE Old Southern political leaders die
hard-neverthe'ess die they must, and po


litical. 1t is according to the testimony Of
many witnesses capable of speaking on
the subject, that the Republican cause is
making rapid progress in the South, and
is certain to triumph there in the election
oia majority Of Republican Congre,smen!
This state of things is not likely to be
changed before the election takes place.
Year: 1867

VERY many more Americans have
visited Russia during the past year than
ever before, and were treated with
marked courtesy by the Government
and people. While Englishmen and
Frenchmen have their trunks searched
and undergo a good deal OF general
scrutiny, Americans pass hither and
thither at viii, without molestation.
From Gar to peasant ali extend
cordial welcome to those coming from
the United States. .
Year: 1867

Throw away your false frzzcs, your switches, your


wig
Destructive of comfort, and not worth fig
Come aged, come youthful, come ugly and fair,
And rejoice in your own luxuriant hair.
Year: 1867

There cometh glad tdings of joy to all,
To young and TO old, to great and TO small
The beauty which once was so precious and rarc
Is free for all. and all may be fair.
by TIE USE OF
Year: 1867

The effects of the late storm upon the
ocean were severe and destructive. We
learn that the bark Oak Ridge was sunk
on the I'd instant, on her trip from Phila,
delphia to Boston, and all on board, nine
in number, were lost except the captain
He remained on raft until August G
when he was picked up by the Marco Polo
and brought to New Nork. The schooner
Dasher was partially disabled at sea two
men were lost overheard from the General
Mcclellan; another was crippled by fall
from aloft during the gale, and the schoon-
er Waterloo was run ashore at Chatham
Bar. The steamship Emily b. Souder
went ashore Thursday on the West Bank,
and numerous smaller vessels have been
reported as disabled.
Year: 1867

The NEW YoRK YACHT CLuB.-Wc learn
from the New York Herald that the an
nual cruise Of the New York Yacht Club
at New London bids fair this year to be
even more than usually interesting. The
squadron left Huntington on Saturday
and arrived at New London on Sunday,
and were received with tic usual joyou:
welcome. On Monday gig race tool
place in the harbor, and also pig race
a novel sport, heretofore unconnected will
yachtihg-whch consisted in the chasing
Of creased pig through the water by thC
expert swimmers of the club.
Year: 1867

MISS CHARLOTTE THOMPSON.-Wc regret
that the nights Of this talented artlStc IN
Richmond have not been the marked oTa-
tons her merits deserve. An ornament to
her profession, bringing the graccs and
virtues Of the lady together with the genius
and ability Of the actress to the stage, we
learned to regard her kindly while under
the tutorage of her father, Lysander
Thompson, Esq, the most wonderful
"charactcr actor of this or any other
age, she adopted calling she was destined
to honor. We cannot wonder that the
daughter Of Iysandcr Thompson, whose
"Robert Tyke" was pronounced by Ma
crcady "a miracle OF acting" should IN
herit a taste and q power refined ana
striking, and become good actress. we,
however, note her Improvement from her
earliest appearance, five remember aright,
at the Boston Theatre, and commend her
industry and rejoice in her success. To
note the triumph Of the deserving is ever
a iov TO the liberal mind and no one who
has known this cstimable young lady vii!
fail 10 Join us in a hearty Godspced 10
her; aud We DO hope the house tonight
may pcrpctuate the memory Of Richmond
| happily in her mind as a sunny spot where
talent may ever bask in the rays OF earnest
appreciation.


The character assumed By the fair bene
ficiary is one in which she is unequallcd
and a critic Of New York says: 1t IS one
of the grandcst dramatic triumphs OF th'
age. II arises in the sublime simplicity Q
nature to an eminence seldom attained
and it is reserved for Miss Thompson L
reach the heart, where others merely p!a


upon its strings"
Year: 1867

TIE HoRrIcULTrRAL EXHBITfoN.-We
mentioned few days since tue classes OF
articles which would be received and dis
played at the approaching exhibition. Wo
learn that many, especially among the Ia
dies, would be pleased to exhibit articles,
but are deferred by tho impression that
the name Of the contributor will be at
tachcd to each article exhibited which
might not always be agreeable in case that
others superior to theirs were displayed.
For the benefit of persons entertaining TINS
objection, We state that, whenever an art-
Gle is accompanied with note expressing
such q desire, the contributors name viii
be known only to the officer III charge oil
the receiving book, except in the event OF
the article taking premium.


Others who have fine fruits, vegetables,
and other articles which are really worthy
Of exhibition, think that it is scarcely
worth while to send them, because there
may probably be something Of the same
sort larger or handsomcr sent by some
one else, and that it is of no use to send
anything Of second quality. This is a
mistaken view of the matter. The object
of the exhibition is not merely to have the
very best specimen Of each article, but to
have many good specimens Of each, so as
to show what is the condition Of the State
in these classes of production, and the nu-
mcrous fine varieties OF each article which
exist, or can be made. An Easter BeuTrc
pear is twice as large as u Bartlett and
i've or six times as large as Slckcl, but
the Bartlett excels the Easter III quality
and both in beauty, while the small, plain
looking Sckcl is more delicious to the
taste than either; and this is the case with
fruits Of almost every kind and many
sorts Of vegetables. The same principle
runs through all classes Of articles in the
prcmi1m i,st, and among Judges the high
cs, excellence IS not always awarded to
that which is most snowy.


We therefore suggest to our readers that
all send whatever they have that is attrac-
tive or good, and make full exhibit OF
what the good old State can still do. !!
any one thinks that their contribution Will
re exccllcd by others, and would rather
not be known as the contributor, they car
have their names kept private in the man
ncr indicated, and still have the satistac
ton OF having aided in the good work
Every care Will be taken that articles con
,ributed will not DC i'll any way dctaccd 0
injured.
Year: 1867

Run AWAY on MARSHALL STREET.-On
Wednesday afternoon the horses attached
TO a Government ambulance travelling on
Marshall street suddenly became fright
ened, and running for a square or two, the
wheels of the ambulance finally struck
the curbstone, upsetting the vehicle and
throwing the driver upon the pavement
near the corner of Twelfth street. The
man was stunned, but being carried into
the quartermaster's building and carefully
examined, his injuries were found to be
slight, and he was in a short time able TO
resume the care Of his team.
Year: 1867

A SHORT HONEYMOON.-On Sunday the
10th instant minister Of this city was
called upon by gentleman who desired
him to tie a matrimonial knot at half-past
Q o'clock, after the evening service. At
the appointed hour the bride, 4 bluShing
daughter Of the Emerald Isle, was led into
the parlor by the groom, gentleman
whose appearance was by no means attrac-
tive to disintercsted spectators. Witnesses
were provided by the parson, and the
twain were made one by the most ap-
proved method, departing with counte-
nances wreathed in smiles.


Just one week after, the minister was
called to his door by visit from the bride.
This time the poor girl was in tears, and
related a most pitiful story. The bride
groom had proved false, and had forSaken
his wife when but one week of the honey
moon had passed: he was now en- route TO
Nashville, where rumor says another wife
resides. His brides clothing was gone,
and her heart was almost broken. The
minister could give her no relief and the
villain will probably escape unhung.
Year: 1867

THE LOST FOUND-THE LADIES' WORK.
The good resulting from memorial associ-
ations was eXemplified in striking man
ner by an event brought to our notice
within the past few days. \ young lady
from the far south visiting Richmond &C
cOmpanied O. friend on visit to OakwOod
Cemetery. Strolling along the avenues,
only short distance from the entrance
her eye was caught by familiar name
painted in large letters upon one of the
neat white boards erected under the all
spices Of the Oakwood Association. 1t
was the name Of 4 dear friend, who had
long been numbered among the missing,
and whose friends at home had long since
given up all hope of discovering his burial
place. She Immediately wrote to his rcla-
tives, and steps will probably be taken to
have the body cXhumcd and sent south,
where it will be placed in the family ccmc-
terry.


Had not the grave been marked, the
resting place Of the soldier might have re-
maincd forever unknown 10 the family
that mourn his loss. What feelings of
gratitude must ever hereafter fill their
hearts as they think of the OakwoOd Me-
mortal Association and the hearts Of the
ladies must also be chccred when they
hear of these evidences that the tree
which which they have planted is bearing its
Year: 1867

CONTEMPT OF CoURT.-Y Yesterday morning
colored girl named Lille Morris ap-
peared before Recorder Regnault to an
swer for being drunk and disorderly. She
made statements in most insulting man.
ner, when the Recorder. told her TO stop.
She said she would not that she didn't
care anyway, and he couldn't make her
care, The Recorder sent her to jail for
ten days for contempt of court; at the ex-
piration of which time she will be brought


up to answer the charge of being drunk
and disorderly. oI .-.I
Year: 1867

COLLISION OF STEAMERs.-The steamer
Albemarle, of the New York line, on her
last trip to this city collided in the harbor
of New York with another steamship, the
name of which was not ascertained, losing
her mainmast and receiving a severe blow
in the bow. The extent of the damage
done the other steamer was not ascertain
ed. This accident will not interfere with
the regular trips of the Albemarle.
Year: 1867

WESTERN SIMpLICITY.-Western SIM
plicity--not greenness, but genuine
candor and character to be seen in
the following incident, furnished some
time since by Western writer:


In a wild Western neighborhood,
where the sound of the church going
bell had never been heard, notice was
given that the Rev Mr.. A, a distin-
guished Presbyterian divine, would
preach on certain day.


After the service had begun, raw
boned hunter, with rifle in hand and all
the accoutrements of the chase about
him, entered and took the only vacant
seat-a nail keg without either head.
The current of the preachers thoughts
led him into description of heaven and
its inhabitants. With great power he
had drawn picture of the habitation
of the blessed, and was assi5 ming each
of the patriarchs, prophets and apostles
bis appropriate place. His Calvanistic
tendencies led him to reserve the Apos-
tie Paul for his climax. With his eye
fixed upon the highest point, and with
an upward gesture that seemed to be di-
rected to the loftiest attitude of the
heavenly places, he said:


"And where, my brethren, shall we
seat the great Apostle of the Gentiles ?
where, say, shall we place the Apostle
Paul p


Then pausiDs, to give the magma
ton time to reach the elevation design
ed for the Apostle, he fixed his eyes
upon our hero of the rife He, there
fore. thinking the address personal, rose
instantly, and then replied:


"If he can't do no better he can take
my seat"


1t is needless to say that that climax
was never reached.
Year: 1867

WoRsE.-We have all heard of ask
ing for bread and receiving stone, but
the young gentleman may be considered
still worse treated when he asked for
young lady's hand and got her fathers
boot.
Year: 1867

ONE OR THE OTHER.-A wag, OBJ
serving fellow steal fish and put it
under his jacket, which was too short
to conceal the theft, hallooed to the
purloiner to wear in future longer
Jacket or steal shorter fish.
Year: 1867

for the government to interfere in favor ol
party which in all probability has by this
time been subdued, or certainly would be
long before the mediator could reach Mexi-
co. That the United States having alto
gether ignored Maximilian and the empire
from the first, could not now, if they had
any regard for consistency, acknowledge
the Mexican empire as a government and
interfere in its favor with its enemies.


The speech Of Senator Morton embraced
many other points, and is said to have pro-
duced such an effect as TO induce Senator
johnson to withdraw his resolution, az de-
feat seemed certain if pressed to vote.


In the course of the debate, it was stated
by some of the friends of the resolution that
Macmillan was not responsible for the
bloody decree By which the black flag was
raised in Mexico, and supported the asser-
tion by reading letter from European
minister, stating that the decree in question
was signed by Macmillan under compul-.
sion by the French. 1t is said this explana-
tion did not seem quite satisfactory, as
France has disclaimed all responsibility.


The result of the debate was decidedly
against any interference on behalf of Maxi
milan and his followers, and there was an
expression Of confidence in the Mexican
people to deal with prisoners Of war accord
ing TO the law of nations.