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Year: 1865

| 1t has been said that there exists a baga-
telle to the downfall Of Southern slavery, by
which the freedman may again be reduced
to the accursed sin in the future; and we
would say to the would-be participants in
the above sin that an attempt to return the
colored people into slavery would bring
about such q war as never was since the
days OF Joshua. 1t is madness, yea, it is
folly, to ever think of enslaving US again;
and we are not satisfied with our freedom
alone, for we have great work to accom-
plish before we can rest satifed.


There are thousands of our brethren now
upon the Island Of Cuba, wearing the yoke
of bondage, and they too must be free


/. The United States must take Cuba for
the reason that slavery exists there.


2. We must take Mexico in order to pre-
vent wicked men from running colored
people off from Louisiana Mississippi Ar
kansas and Texas through Mexico, under
the pretence of good treatment and good
wages, and then selling them again into
Cuban slavery, which we believe has not
only been the case, but will continue to be
the case, unless Cuba falls into the claws of
the American eagle, and many who will not
be enticed away may be kidnapped, gagged
and dragged through Mexico, then into
Cuba.


8. We must have Canada, in order that we
may arrest and bring to justice any person
or persons who may meet in secret conclave
in orderkso concert plans against the Ameri-
can Government. The capture of Canada
.bv the American flag will give us some con.
ISOLATION for the burning of the American
steamer Caroline upon Lake Erie, some
twenty odd years ago. 1t may in degree
console us for the refusal on the part of
the English Dry Dock Company admission
Of the American war ship Kearsarge for re
pairs, snd admitting the rebel privateer
Alabama into her docks for the same. The
value of Canada win somewhat appease us
for those five splendid cannon, lately cap
turedin Virginia, which were moulded in q
British foundry; and should the last procla-
nation of the President be violated after its
reception by foreign powers, the end then
is not yet; and when we shall obtain the
right of suffrage, which is destined TO be
ours, we shall then cast our votes for man
to rule over us but the tried Union white
man, that's been our friend, and he or they
shall ride into power and receive our pro
lection at all hazard.
Year: 1865

ST. LOUIS, May 5, 1865.
My much esteemed and kind friend, Rev. S. w
Rogers:


Dear Sri feel under many Obligations
to you for sending me q copy of the Black
Republican, which yon have the honor OF
being its principal edior-& position, &C.
cording to my feeble judgment of the mum
Der you sent me, you ned be proud of to
your latest day. And can but say your
paper is another production Of the present
rebellion for if there hid been no rebellion,
Louisiana would have been yet slave State;
and ever how brilliantthe diamonds in your
mind may have shone, you would have had
to keep them obscured but thank the Lord,
he by his power hath -emoved this disabil-
ity, and the precious gems that long lay OBJ
scure in dust, are now beginning to shine
forth in magniticence. hope you will con-
tinue to shine until themajestic brightness
Of the Black Republicar vie with the sun.
I am glad, my dear fried, that you who live
near the seaboard are eldeavoring to keep
pace with the times. hope you will not
weary in well doing. Though you may
meet with opposition, c,nsider it is the life
of trade ; and go on. have to say with
much regret, we are little behind the
times and the only reison ! can assign for
it is that there appearsto be too much divis-
ion among our people lere, to concentrate
upon any important mitter. hope it will
not long be SO. am mlly convinced that
we are suffering for the want of denomina-
tional paper as well IS more papers devoted
to secular interests.


Our Northwestern AID Southern Mission
ary Convention is drawing nigh, it convenes
on the oath of the PRESENT month, and
hope there will be sone measures adopted
whereby We may have a paper, for we are
fully able to support it, l hope We shall
have representative from New Orleans in
the convention, you viii please give your
assistance and cooperation in this matter.
The convention meets in this city and
hope its next meeting may be in your city.
! have many thoughts to communicate,
but VIII not give you further trouble, but
be assured that | shall do ali in my power
to spread your paper far and wide among
the friends Of freedmen.


/ remain your


Christian brother,


J. F. BoULDN.


Colorei Baptist Church.
Year: 1865

On, slow to smite and swift to spare,
Gentle. and merciful, and Just!
VINO IN the fear Of God, didst bear


Inc sword of power, q nations crust
In sorrow By thy bier we stand,


Amid the awe that bushes all
And speak the anguish of land


That shook with horror at thy fall
Thytt2sk IS done; the bond are free:


We bear thee to an honored grave.
Whose noblest monument shah he
The broken fetters of the slave.
Pure was thy life; its bloody close


HATH pierced thee with the sons of light.
Among the noble host of those


VINO persisted in the cause of right, -.
Year: 1865

A fair in aid Of this excellent enterprise
win be held at the "Soule House" as per
announcement in another column.


It should be literally patronized. We
hope that our people win be out in force,
and contribute freely Of their means to the
establishment Of this much needed charity.


Madam Louise DeMortie, in whose charge
the asylum will be, needs only the innate
rial aid T" to succeed. She has in herself all
the requisite qualities for success. The
asylum viii have a moral as well as a hu.
manitary influence. 1t is indispensable that
the people of color indicate ability to seize
upon all the avenues that are open to any
people We must have of our own what
ever Of individual activity, Of collective
organization, in churches, asylums, or secu-
lar associations, that make up society and
reveal the capacity Of government in q
people. Selling upon and using wisely
whatever we can reach, VIII go far to secure
all that We want and to which we are enti-
tied.


Let Us help the asylum all we can. The
cars on Rampant and Esplanade streets run
past the house.


py Prices are declining in New York.
During the week ending the 6th, pork has
declined 50 so per barrel; flour so to rs cents;
..VsA . n
Year: 1865

AN ExPLANATToN-Yo Young ladies are Of
ten asked why they blush when they are
spoken to about their lovers, but are sell
dom able to give satisfactory answer
Taking pity on their bashfulness, writer
IN the American Medical Gazette furnish
es the following lucid explanation of this
beautiful phenomenon "The mind com.
municates with the central ganglion; the
latter, by reflex action through the brain
and the facial nerve, to the organic nerves
in the face, with which its branches mos
culate." The mystery is now perfectly
clear.
Year: 1865

DR.. Sprague relates in the annals Of
the American pulpit, curious case Of
conscience DR.. Gay for some time
missed the hay from his barn, and was
satisfied that some one had stolen it,
With view to detect the thief, he took
a dark lantern stationed himself near the
place where he supposed he must pass
In duo time q person whom he knew
passed along into his barn, and auickly
came out with as large load Of hay as be
could carry upon his back, the doctor,
without saying word, followed the thief,
and took the candle out of his dark Ian.
tern, and stuck it into the hay upon his
back, and then retreatcd. In moment
the hay was in light blaze; and the
fellow. throwing it from him in utter con.
sternation, ran away from his perishing
booty.


The doctor kept the affair secret, even
from his own family and within day or
two, the thief came to him in great agita,
ton, aud told him that he wished to con.
iess to him grievous sin that ho had
been tempted to steal some Of your hay
and, as he was carrying it away, the AL
mighty was 60 angry with him that He
had sent fire from heaven and set it Il
blazing upon his back. The doctor
agreed to forgive him on condition of hi
never repeating the offcnse.
Year: 1865

The highest style of being at home
grows out of special state of affections
rather than Of the intellect. Who has
not met with individuals whose faces
would be passport to any society, and
whose manners, the unstudied and spon-
taneous expressions of their inner selves,
make them visibly welcome whenever
they 60, and attract uDbounded conf
dence toward them in whatever they un-
dertake. They are frank, because they
have nothing TO conceal affable, be-
cause their natures overflow with benevo-
lence; unfurried, because they dread
nothing; always at home, because they
carry within themselves that which can


trust to itself anywhere and everywhere
purity of soul, with fullness of health.
Such are our best guarantees for feeling
at home in all society in which duty takes
US, and in every occupation upon which
it obligey us to enter They who live for
themselves are also the least embarrassed
by uncertainties.
Year: 1865

The London Times Of the 18th says


B eve are quite sure our Government
may depend upon tho support Of the ma
tion in maintaining the position it has
taken up. If the American Government
is determined to seek quarrel with US,
it is well in this demand as any other
We cannot have one in which our right
is clearer aud our position more uuques-
tionable. If it is not, we shall have
saved ourselves by the firm stand We are
now making from great degradation
and vindicate for the benefit Of all man
kind, that neutral position so seldom oc-
cupied by Great Britain in the wars Of
the past, and so often, we trust, to be
hers in wars of the future" aa'l asia
Year: 1865

b% A Clergyman was lately depict.
ing before deeply interested audience the
alarming increase Of intemperance, when
he astonished bis hearers by exclaiming ;
IA young lady, in my neighbOrhood
died very suddenly last Sunday, while I
was preaching the gospel in q state Of
beaslty intoxication J"
Year: 1865

In ADvANoE.-In order that the employees
in this office may participate in thanksgiving
services, our next paper will be issued one
day in advance OF the usual time Adyer-
tisers will please hand in their favors early
on Wednesday, to secure attention.
Year: 1865

A FEW nights ago a person in Rochester
New York, hearing some one about his
house listened few minutes and came 10
the conclusion that somebody was trying to
oreak in Accordingly he armed himself
WIN pistol and with weapon in hand took
his seat on the floor, with his back against
the door Aher he had braced for few
minutes the burglar began to push, and the
householder began to push the other way.-
The man on the outside would get the door
open little way, and the man on the insids
would push it back; and in this way thew
bad 1t ior long time, until the dim streaks
OF Light in the east told of morning, when
the man on the outside went away, and-we
suppose the other went to bed
Year: 1865

The vote on the new Constitution oi
Missouri will take place on the 9th day
of June. We trust that the friends OF
the new Constitution 10 the northeast
corner OF the State will not be 90 confident
of victory as to lead them to neglect the
means to secure it. Let them turn out 10
full force, in their entire strength, to the
very last man. that they may roll up =
msjority which will overcome the ccnser-
vative secesh majority of other portions
of the State against the Constitution.


Undoubtedly the conservatives have
ioaugurated reactionary movement and
hope with the aid of the secesh and the
soreheads to achieve their frst great vic.
tory in the defeat of the new Constitu-
ton, which being accomplished it will be
easy to recover their lost power and re-
store their old policies.
Year: 1865

EThere is the ring of the right metal
in this resolution Of the Georgia troops.
adopted since Gen. Lees surrender. If
the people would second the army 10 their
intrepid resolution TO fight this war CUT
there would be less gloomy faces and less
despondent hearts. than those now dream
ing Of surrender and subjugation. Good
people, if you are conquered, you will have
nobody but, yourselves to thank for it:


THAT we have fought too long, suffered
too much, hoped for too much, have too
much to lose BY subjugation, to yield now
in craven slavery to our enemies and We
do, therefore, declare our firm resolve, in
humble reliance on Divine aid, to be free
men," ~ u sez8a erf
Year: 1865

the colored troops, who were to Kill their officers
and take possession Of the city, and then put
to death every white male inhsbitant. Ten of
he5leaders are now in Jail and four or five have
been shot. The white troops are exasperatedr
Year: 1865

As an instance of sharp practice, it is
recently related that merchant coming
to this country went to an insurance
Office, in london, and wished te insure
separately, one thousand cigars, valued
at 5000, against loss by, fire or water.
The Insurance was agreed to. After the
lapse of six months he made his appear
ance at the insurance Office and demand
ed his money, as the cigars had been all
burned. Al 83E


"But not on board the vessel, sir, !" said
the secretary; "for she is in dock now


"Yes, sir, on board that vessel,' re-
turned the merchant; 81 smoked them,
and, therefore, burned them all myself,
and the insurance says against fret ags


The secretary seemed taken aback, and
had nothing to say, so the merchant said
he would call the next day for his money;
and the next day he called, but was met
by the solicitor of the company, who told
him if he did not relinquish his claim,
he would be prosecuted as one who had
knowingly and willfully set fire to goods
insured by the company. The bitter was
bitten. oaR lsaif..it 7Sie. Isi III
Year: 1865

changed its expression several times. At
length I saw tear start to his eye.


g Boys he said, as he folded up the
paper, 'let me keep this, and if you stick
to your noble resolution you shall never
want friend while live.


1--WE let the captain keep the paper,
and when he had put it in his pocket he
came and took us each in turn by the
hand. He was much affected, and I
knew the circumstance made him happy.
From that day our prospects frightened.
Jack Small no longer had our envy, for
he took hold aud taught us navigation,
for we were proud of him. On the next
voyage we all six were rated as able sea
men, and received full wages, and we lef.
not that noble hearted captain until we
were to become officers on board other
ships. rte sle n ti3at


"Jack Small is now one of the best
masters in the world, and believe the
rest of our party are still living, honored
and respected men. Three years ago we
all met-the whole six of us-at the
Astor House, in New York, and not one
of US had broken the pledge which VIZ
had made in the hotel at Rio Janeiro.-
Four of us were then commanders %
good ships, one was a merchant in New
York, and the other was just going ou
as American Consul to one of the italian
cities on the Mediterranean.


"You know why I did not drink wine
with you, and of eonrse you will not urg,
it upon me. nor take my refusal as a mari
of coldness or disrespcct.
Year: 1865

To EPTRACT GREASE FROM WooLEN
CLoTH.--The cheapest and most effectual
preparation for extracting grease from
woolen cloth may be made of one part of
liquid ammonia and four parts alcohol
mixed with an equal quantity of water


IF kept on hand, itshould be placed in q
glass-stoppered bottle. Apply with a
sponge, soaking the cloth thoroughly
when the grease. has remained any con-
siderable time in the fabric. ~ q
Year: 1865

The Louisville Democrat. says Of the
result of the late election:


although we have, aS people IN
general, given cause 10 find ianlt with
the military interference in our state
election there is much cause OF congrat'
ulation. Our Congressional delegation
will remain politically the samo-hve to
four In the Legislative contest, we
have about two thirds of the members,
quite enough To adopt any measure nee
essary to The safety and welfare of the
state, and to repeal some dangerous un-
constitutional ones now "n oar statute
books. We have rnoug to secure unable
Conservative Senator to represent us.in
Congress and all these we have won IN
the face of military power and m litarN
orders Illegally directed to crush the
voice of the people 'Cnde! snch CIR.
cu,nstances, we Ought not to despair OF
the Republic, or believe that we can not
remove martial law, and negro troops
especially, from our State.
Year: 1865

NEW YORK. August l6.-The steamer
China, from Liverpool, while coming mp
the harbor in thick fog this morning,
ran ashore near Fort Independence,
where she remains. She lies easy and
win probably get off at high water this
evening without much damage.
Year: 1865

The Fast season has beeun in good
earnest, and hasten to inform you of n
new and heroic Development of patriot
ism. The frightfu' cost Of all material for
fine dresses has filled MANY ladies of the
highest nobility with spirit Of noble re
nuuciation There Is nothing they VIII
not gladly sacrifice, and they are there
fore firmly resolved to dispense with dress
altogether | have recently attended
several parties Of the se'cctest fashion
and with every young man in town, have
o',Scry2d with the most kindl:n- admirl-
ton thai what you vii permit me to call
the he o1c increment is already rapidly
advancing. 1t begins nj the top of the
dress, and the most stunfinchinr Of the fair
patriots have already reached point in
the sacrifice far below the neck The de-
the opening Of next season we may con
& lently expect to sec perfect hero.sm.


OF course, as dress disappears, refined
and elegant substitute Is provided. The
neck, for instance, is drapel in the most
exquisite enamel the checks arc protect
I'd by the ros'est rouge, and lest the ex-
posure of the eyebrows and eyclids should
be injurious to health, h " are clio he'd in
the softest henna This simple costume
is surely enough for those who are ready
for the last sacrifice What sublime econ-
omy! What unspeakab rcnnnciation
The farther it goes the more indiscribahle
it Is ] wish vou would come and see for
vnurscf We never think of not going to
! parties now when there is so much to he
| seen: and what do we not owe to ladies
who thus surrender everything. queer
/ old pi. to whom was dilating with en-
thusiasm upon the subject, replied, es.
| have seen n great deal in my time, but
this gives me an entirely new view of a
woman" OF course it does. 1t is not
| ear that every one who is capable Of
taking part in this great movement is
capable of any thing?


/ know that you are interested in every
thing which shows devotion to the coun-
! try and although you were little skcpti>
cal about the Women's League to use on
( ly domestic manufactures, because You
| thought there was some evasion about it,
! am sure YOU viii hear with astonish-
ment and gratitude of this truly brave
economy which conceals nothirg All for
our country or dress well lost, is the in
spring rallying cry of the lovely patriots,
! Good by j must be of to dress for the
/ ball, which the ladies used to do before
these patriotic days Yet Dress IS just
the difference between US now How
much trouble they save themselves But
all virtue has its compensation. Remem-
ber have told you nothing hut the naked
truth, and have barely time TO subscribe
myself


Yours in breathless expectation.


THOMAS PEEP.
Year: 1865

caviller in our vicinity tried to pu.
down his opponent with this question =
Elf Noah did send out n dove thar never
returned where did it 60 p WHY" re
torted his antagonist, Il suppose some
somebody shot it
Year: 1865

and good style, will lie the exponent Of the
man himself, and then let that man Is
rich in al the stored knowledge of the
past, and the. discipline of lthe highest,
trucs, and worthiess culture Of all the
present
Year: 1865

va Hope for the Afiicted.-In another part
of this paper will be found the advertisement OF the
celebrated Institute established by Dr. D. Z.
YOUNG, in 1850. In this age of deceit and char
latanism ii is boon to the suffering to point out
to them where they are Of obtaining the wished
for relief and cure Under the OF the skilliul
Doctor the sick and troubled can diTest themselves
of their burdens Of pains and shame, lay aside their
cross, and secure health and happiness. If you
are sick or in trouble, do not hesitate. Read the
advertisement and follow the advice. Do not for
get the number nor the manner of directing your
letter. CONSULTATION OFFICE, $40 Washing
ton street, San Francisco.


Speculative would call the attention Of our
readers to the Grover & Baker Machines. Their
reputation is too well established for us to attempt
a word in their favor, but would advise any per
sons wanting a reliable Family Sewing Machine, tc
investigate the merits of these before buying. "a
word to the wise is sufficient" OF
Year: 1865

"The times are 80 hard I can
hardly manage to keep my nese
above water said a husband
the other day to his wife, who
was importuning him for new
dress. NO." she replied with
some asperity, "but you can man.
age to keep it above brandy and
water easy enough"
Year: 1865

TOHN W. LEE q son, corner of Eighth
O and Grace streets, HOUSE AND SIGN
PAINTERS AND GLAZIERS, are prepared to ex-
ecute in most superior style all work in their line
such as


GRAINING AND MARBLING,


WALL WHITENING d C0LORTNG,
and Painting of every description. Their expe-
rence in the Painting business is second to none in
the city and they are therefore prepared to qua
rantee satisfaction to all who may favor them
with patronage. jy26-2Wf
Year: 1865

The Rebellion is suppressed, and the Govern
ment has already adopted measures to reduce ex-
penditures as rapidly as possible to peace foot
ing, thus Withdrawing from market as borrower
and purchaser.


This is the ONLY LOAN IN MAREET now offered
by the Government, and constitutes the GREAT
POPULAR LOAN OF THE PEOPLE.


The Seven-Thirty Notes are convertible on their
maturity, at the option of the holder into
Year: 1865

The Jackson correspondent Of the U.
States Gazette gives the following glimpse
into the prejudices OF the men who are
now endeavoring to restore Mississippi to
her place in the Union:


A terrible flebrand was thrown into
the lower House few days since, in the
shape OF colored soldier, with his bay
onet, to guard criminal who wished to
see one Of the members. The soldier
stood at parade rest inside of the door,
back under The gallery, where he quietly
remained until the prisoner had finished
his business, when both stepped noise
lessly outside the hall. Immediately a
half.dozen members are on their feet, one
crying in the most agonizing tones, we
have been insulted!' another, 4: was in
tended!' while another was for 'Preserv-
ing the dignity OF this House, Explain
alton by the unfortunate recipient OF the
aforesaid prisoners visit, to the effect that
the soldier was there Sin the simple per.
formance Of his duty, and by the request
OF the prisoner himself was Of no avail.
The Speaker declared upon his word of
honor, and by the high position he occu-
pied, that This House shall not again suf-
fer such an indignity. particularly from a
United States solder
Year: 1865

A SURE friend is best known in an adverse
state: we know not whom to trust till after
trial; there are some that will keep US com.
pany when it is clear and fair, who will be
gone when clouds gather.
Year: 1865

Tom MOORE. the poet. used to tell q
good story Of gentleman who. when
be was short Of money. and his relatives
were stingy and refractory used to threat
en- his family with the publication Of his
poems. The invariable and immense re-
suit was, as much cash as he wanted.
Year: 1865

81 think" said a farmer, ST should make
good congressman, for l use their language.
received two bills the other day. with re-
quest for immediate payment The one I on.
dered TO be laid ON the table, The other TO be
read that day six months