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Year: 1867

lie by pretending to preach Christianity, when
they have no more faith in Christ tcsn Renan
or voltairs! What greater dupss ere the
weak-minded old women, with and without
brseches who listen to these apostles Of modern
nonsense called Spirituslism, than the congre-
CATION Of Plymouth church, who pretend to be
following or believe they are following
religion which the apastor" has no faith In
All alike is humbug or charlatanism, and one
has about a. much moral influence as the other.
What is the meaning of this strange movement
Of spiritualism combined with infdelity on one
hand, and Of in6delity mixed with and covered
up by religious pretences on the otheri Do
we need new religion? Is the world going
through process Of preparation for another
religious advent!
Year: 1867

glorious results, and ell measures Of recon.
struotion legitimatsly resting upon this idea
were approved by the loyal States. Hence
their powerful endorsement Of the constitu-
tional amendment submitted to the States from
Congress as the basis of Southern restoration.
But while the obliteranon Of the old Southern
oligarchy is one thing, the transfer Of the
Southern political balance Of power in our
national affairs to the emancipated Southern
blacks Is quite another thing. It is against
this new and dangerous experiment of Southern
negro supremacy that spontaneous revolt in
the Northern public mind has set in, from
Maine to California, as developed in these late
elections.


What is to follow in Pennsylvania and New
York may now almost be demonstrated from
the republican losses in Maine. A proper
tionate falling of in the party vote in Penn
sylvania and New York will reyolutioniEe both
these States by heavy majorities And MAORI
ties may now be confidently expected; not
because President JohnsOn's blundering policy
is approved; not because the people are turn
ing at last for relief to the seven times rejected
copperhead democracy; but because the
republican party has proved faithless to it's
promises and pledges, and because an inde-
pendent and intelligent people are casting
about for new organization under new
leaders and new measures adapted to the new
order Of things.
Year: 1867




French from the territory Of our neighbor,
and the cloud that threatened war i,stween
France and the United States was blown
away-thsnks to the happy facility Of our
Chevalier in helping awkward mortality over
delicate ground.


And now comes the necessity for q new At
lantic cable. The cable now in operation has
shown the great practical value of such means
Of communication but as it is in the hands
of the English-as It has British soil at either
end-it is obvious that the insular littleness
OF British politics may at any moment set the
continents wide asunder as ever That will
not do in this age Of progress. France, conti-
mental Europe, must have its own independent
connection with this seat OF future empire:
this halfway house to the Indies; this depot
Of the worlds wealth and we believe we do
not 60 too far in saying that immediate tele-
graphic connection between Brest and New
York Is already favorite idea with the En-.
peror Our laws for landing marine cables,
a. well as for establishing the connections in
every way, are very liberal. We have only TO
get over the dificulties Of detail that always
count for much in matters like this; but with such
an accomplished manipulstor OF nice points in
the field as wikon there is little to fear in this
respect, and therefore Il il with eminent salts
faction, and anticipating the greatest OF all bis
triumphs that We chronicle the important de-
pariufe Of tho great diplomat May Neptune,
provsrbisliy sore-headsd. hehavs himself de-
Year: 1867

RE- Again we call the attention of our readers to the earnest efforts of

 Northern journals for Southern pat

 ronage. We lately saw number or the Metropolitan Record, in which the

 editor cries out against persecution,

 and says some Radical scoundrels and

 liars have been misrepresenting him in

 these parts. He has sent many num- bers of the paper containing these big words to this section of the country, thinking, doubtless, new subscribers will be the result. Now Radicals won't misrepresent him, they like the paper it does them more good than the Tribune or any paper published North. And the thing we want to say is this, why will the people of Arkansas, or to come nearer home, why will the people of Prairie county continue to take and pay for such papers as the Record. and others of like character, when little reflection will teach them that those papers do us of the South more harm than the most violent or gans of Radicalism. It is this class of papers that misrepresent North and South; that spend their energy in flaming flame, all not so much for principle as for money. If they are and have been so full of love for the South, why did they not show it but little while back when blood was its test? Too many of these papers are circulated in the South. If our people need other than their local journals, we have them in the South that should be patronized. Another reason is, we cannot afford to send one dollar North they bleed us too much, we need our money at home, and home institutions should be patronizcd above all others.
Year: 1867

I was n woman, and Id heart,


And ] raved Of love and constancy,
And he saw the tears OF my eyelids start,


For he was the world TO Inc.
lie whispered low, when the spring time flew


OF tangled paths in which men stray,
And around me all his arms he threw,


His eyes were on fire that day.
We parted yes! but I clung to him,


And put up my lips to be kissed again;
And the laughing eyes Of the .heav'n grew


And were swollen black with rain. tdim,
They came to me when my love was gone,


And said he was poor and toiled for bread,
They talked of ruin and tears alone,


And my heart was as dull as lead.
And then they laid their bribc Mt my fect-
Twas the same old tale that is often told,
They play'd on the string fmyhcart sconceit
And dazzled my eyes with gold.
I sold myself to loveless thing,


And walked to the altar, and there / lied,
For my heart was away with the primrose
And ! by my husbands side. (spring,
And now you ask me what Of the lie?


I've paid full dear for my grlish greed;
There better, think, for woman to die,
Than to live the life did.
am alone, but still I can sing,


And pray for the ruin Of winters rain,
For the scent fthc primrose crown offspring,
Will return to INC again.
Year: 1867

The dog is very useful animal. I own a
dog-black and tan terrier He is q nice
dog; used to look very ferocious and fly
around the room when anybody said rats, p"
although never knew him to catch any.
But he was great at raw beef In that re-
spect I never saw his equal. He answered
to the name of Jack" l suppose there
must be several million dogs who rejoice in
the same cognomen. Jack strayed away a
week or two ago; lcN the mamma Of my
house for the Aesh-pots Of some bcguiling
stranger, I suppose. Missed him when l
came home; house seemed empty without
him. His ''bark wasn't on the SEE" or in
the parlor, or in the second story front Or
anywhere else. Children cried for him,
while our Thomas cat no longer mounted
hurriedly on the chairs and tables as he ap-
preached. I was distressed. I consulted
with my wife; I advertised for him; offered
five dollars reward. Advertisement appeared
in the morning papers.


Ring st The door-beD about 8 A. N.
Year: 1867

left hand, put up in terrific right handel


on the left side of Parkinsons head that


made him reel. Kelley followed him up


and received a left-hander on the nose


but he in return planted his left again on


Parkinson's mouth, drawing more blood.


Kelley also missed his left and right at
the head, while Parkinson seemed con.
fused in his endeavors to get away. An
overreaching right handler Of Kelley which


passed over Parkinson's head, brought them


to close quarters, when Parkinson seized
Kelly by the left leg, just above the knee,
on the inside, and held on there until the
referee was appealed to with criesof "foul.
Parkinson then slipped his hand further up
and held Kelley by the breeches, endeavos-
ing to throw him. Kelley did not struggle
for the fall, but gathering his strength plan
ted heavy left handler in the ribs, and was
then thrown, Parkinson falling on him.
Foul was claimed By the seconds of Kelley,
and the referee promptly decided that Kelley
had won the fight Great confusion then
ensued, the partisans Of Kelley rushing in
to the ring and congratulating him on his
easy victory, while Parkinson friends were
calling on the referee to have the ring clear.
and let the fight goon. Lazarus then went
over and took down the color, while the
Parkinson men were expostulating with the
referee for reverson of his decision.-
This, however, that gentleman would not
do, and so the affair ended, and the crowd
began to disperse. There is no doubt that
the foul act Of Parkinson was premedtated.
a man with his experience in ring matters
could never have made such mistake and
the presumption is, that finding himself
overmatchedhe adopted this system of bring
ing to an carly close q battle that must have
terminated disastrously to him. The round
lasted two minutes, and more dashing first
round has seldom been witnessed in the
prize ring Parkinson is said to have lost
all the force heis said to have possessed in
his youthful fights. as he could not punish
his antagonist. On the other hand, Kelley
is heavy hitter with both hands; and as he
seems to have plenty Of pluck, he will be
fund hard customer for the best of the
feathcr weights. The old adage of Youth
will be served" was proved to be correct on
the above occasion.
Year: 1867

How TO GER UP f EARLY.-Place
basin of cold water by the side Of your
bed; when you frs: awake in the morn
ing, dip your hands in and wet your brow,
and sleep will not again seal you in its
treacherous embrace. This is the advice
given by an aged man, who had been in
habit of rising early during a long life.
By attending to this advice, you may learn
to rise every morning at five o'clock. The
editor has found it better plan to 60 to
bed at one regular hour. Leave your bed
the moment you awake of yourself, after
daylight nature viii thus regulate the
sleep to the exact amount required BY the
system.-HaEs Journal Of Health.
Year: 1867

ABSTINENCE OF ROMAN WOMEN
The ancient Romans in some respects
we're in advance of the present age in
their practical physiological knowledge.
They seemed TO be fully aware OF the
fact that hardy race must be born Of
healihful mothers, ard consequently any
usage or practice likely to affect injurious
" the health Of woman was viewed BY
the state with suspicion. The muscles
were systematically educated. Frequent
bathing was required by law. Large
bath houses we're established, which were
places Of common resort. For several
centuries Of the best ages Of Rome It was
a criminal offense for Roman mother to
drink intoxicating liquors. At the time
of the labors of our Saviour on earth, and
! for long time after, it was considered infa-
nous for a Roman mother to taste Of
wine. For guest to offer glass OF
wine to one Of the women of the house,
hold was looked upon as deep insult, as
it implied want of chastity on her part.
History records several instances where
women were put 10 death by their hus-
bands because they smelt of temetum.' :
The consequence Of this physical training
and abstinence from all intoxicating liquor
was that the Romans we're noted for theiI
endurance and strength. Had we the
same habits, with our superior Christian
civilization, we should astonish the world
by our physical health and strength.
Year: 1867

To-day the st. George Club, which will pre-
sent very strong Eleven before the is over will
play the Essex Club the grounds at the FOOT Of Nnths
HObOken.


on Wednesday the Manhattan Club will meet the New
ark Club the ground in single days match, and
interesting contest will probably result.
Year: 1867

SArE.-It is safe to say that no better
Saleratus can be made than D. B. De
Land d Co.'S Best Chemical. Besides
It Is foil weight, and that is more than
can be said of other Saleratus.
Year: 1867

men in LouisiananRd Alabama, you
will be tho sufferers, You will lind
that oven now il Is not too late for
Congress to rctraco lis steps, lou
ought to know from tho past that
whatever tho loyal whilo people
think right to do they will do. II
you prove ungratofuI or arrogant,
they will take from you the privi-
lcgcs they have given you, just as
they took them from the rebels, In
conclusion, we repeat what wo have
already written, that the great mass
ofyou must improve what you have
and not seek to hold Office until you
arc properly qualified"
Year: 1867

It cannot be that earth is mans only
abiding place. 1t cannot be that our life IS
a bubble cast up By the ocean Of eternity to
float moment upon its waves, and sink in
nothingness. Else why is it the high and
glorious aspirations, which leap like angels
from the temple Of our hearts are forever
wandering unsatisfed ? Why is it that the
rainbow and cloud come over US with a
beauty that is not Of earth. and then pass
off to muse on their loYeliness Why is it
that the stars which ''hold their festival
around the midnight throne, are set above
the grasp of our limited faculties, forever
1nocIing us with their unapproaehable glo-
ryl And finally, why is it that bright
forms of human beauty are presented to
our view and taken from us leaving the
thousand streams of our affection to flow
back in an Alpine torrent upon our hearts
We are born for higher destiny than that
of earth. There is a realm where the rain
bow never fades where the stars will be
spread out before us like the islands that
slumber on the ocean, and where the beau
tiful beings which pass before us Ike shad-
ows, will stay forever in cur presence.
Year: 1867

I've been thinking Of home OF "my Fa-


theirs home,


Where the many mansions be :;
OF the city whose streets are paved with gold'
OF its jasper walls so fair to behold,
Which the righteous alone shall see.
I've been thinking of home, where they need


not the light


Ofthe sun, nor moon, nor star
Where the gates of pearl ''are shut by day,
For no night is there, but the weary may
Find rest from the world afar.
I've been thinking of home, Of the river Of
That hows through the city so pure
Of the tree that stands by the side Of the


stream,
Whose leaves in mercy with blessings teen,
The sun wounded soul to cure.
I've been thinking of home-of loved ones
Dear friends who have gone before,
With whom we have walked to the death


river side,
Aud sadly thought as we watched the tide,
OF the happy days of yore
I've been thinking of home, and my heart is


full


Oflove for the Lamb of God
Who his precious life ransom gave,
For a sinful race, zen our souls to save,
From Justices avenging rod.
I've been thinking of home and I'm home


sick now.


Ny spirit doth long to be,
In The better land, where the ransomed


sing
OF the love of Christ, their Redeemer King,
Of mercy, SO costly, so free.
I've been thinking of home yea ''home


sweet home;'


Oh there may we all unite
With the white robed throng, and forever


raise
To the Triune God, sweetest songs of praise,
With glory, and honor, and might
Year: 1867

Senator Wade Speaking to the Southern


People.


In Memphis, banquet was given to the
Congressional excursionists. when Senator
Wade responded to the toast--''The Con-
gress of the United States. After telling
them that his views were the same in all
latitudes, be went on to say: II tell you
Congress did get certain stated principles
at the last session with great, unusual delib-
Grafton; that they were careful in every word
and every letter that bespoke the sentiment.
They appealed from the enunciation of that
sentiment TO the people for their approval
or dlsappEayal and the people with one
united Toice, have come up and said that
what We have done is right | say to you
there Is no hope that Congress viii recede
one inch from what they have done. This
1 say to you not for the purpose of stirring
up your passions; because, if it must be so,
as fair antagonists, we viii not deceive you
in anything We think, sirs, that what we
did last winter was right. You have not
asked the question. | do not speak of the
people of Tennessee, who are entirely out
of this controversy They have Joined their
fortunes to the Government; know that
they viii never recede from it. There are
other States that without consideration,
have thrown the doings of Congress to the
winds Are they calculating to make any
other terms? You have not called upon us
for any other terms, but thrown them aside
as utterly worthless And in my Judgment,
sirs, while | assure you that every man in
the North is as anxious for the Union as
any man can possibly be, we regret it as
much as you can possibly regret it, the cir
eumstances which for time suspended our
relations. We ardently hope it may be re-
sumed again upon the principles Of right,
Justice, liberty and equality.


''We know tie time is not distant when
this thing viii be done; there is no doubt Of
it. The fiat has gone out. We shall be
united again, and upon the principles of jus
tiee and security, such as will bring no fur
thcr controversy.
Year: 1867

LrFR.-Vse are not sent into life as but
terfy is sent into summer, goTgeously how
ering over the flowers, as if the interior
spirits Of the rainbow had come down to
greet these kisses of the season upon the
ground but to labor for the worlds ad
vapcement, and to mould our characters in
to Gods likeness, and so, through toll and
achievements, to gain happiness. / would
rather break stones upon the road, fit were
not for the disgrace Of being in chain
gang, than to be one Of those contemplate
iovmopgers. who are so rich and so empty
That they are continually going about to find
something to make them hqpPy.
Year: 1867


Angry words O let them never
From the tongue unbridled slip;
May the hearts best impulse ever
Check them, e'er they soil the lip.
Love is much too pure and holy
Friendship Is too sacred far,
For a moments S reckless folly
Thus to desolate and mar.
Angry words are lightly spoken
Bitterest thoughts are rashly stirred {;
Brightest links of life are broken
BY q single angry word.


CHARITY.


by ALICE CARRY
Among the pitfalls in our way,
The best of us walk blindly
0 man be wary watch and pray,
And Judge your brotherkindly.
Help back his feet if they have slid,
Nor count him still your debtor
Perhaps the very wrong he did
Has made yourself the better.
Year: 1867

MANS like a SNOWFALL. Leave him lie
in idleness against the sunny fence of pros
perity, and all that s good in him melts like
butter, but kick him around and he gath
ers strength with each successive revolution
until he grows into an avalanche, 10 sue
ceed, you must keep moving.
Year: 1867

Louisiana. They complain that it
will disfranchise a number of whites
better fitted to vote than negroes, and
that they can have but little estimate
of negro government, members of
Congress, &C., that will be forced upon
them.


It is stated that the President is
stillof the opinion that the action of
Congress will be condemned by the
nennle.
Year: 1867

The Presidents Intentions Defined bv


the National IRteIlIgeucer.


EWAsHNGToN, July 23.-The National Bateli.
gencer says;-It is understood in well informed
circles that the President will cheerfully and
promptly enter upon the execution of the Re-
construction act of the last session Of Congress-
giving, if occasion requires explicit instructions
to the commanding Generals.


The utmost care will be taken to guard against
any possible collision with the generally under
stood wishes of Congress. 1t is believed, how
ever, that all the Cabinet are agreed upon the
principles that the President OF the United
States, under the Constitution, has no power
to exonerate himself from tne ultimate
responsibility for all Executive action under the
Government to the extent that he shall take
care the laws are faithfully executed. Should
an occasion unfortunately force itself, or be
forced upon him in which he must consent to
be disrobed or supplanted from his constitu.
tional jurisdiction, or else require his commands
under the law to be implicitly obeyed by the
power of the army aud navy, If necessary, there
Is. we are satisfied, no authority for SAYING what
line of action the Administration would adopt.
Year: 1867

special despatch to the Boston Advertiser
says


'There has been good deal of talk during
the past two or three days about General
Grants position on the Reconstruction ques-
tion. 1t will be remembered that some time
last summer, when the johnson parCy was in
the days of its childhood, one Colonel HIllyer,
formerly on General Grants staff, wrote letter
to somebody in Indiana, saying the general
indorsed the Presidents policy, which allie
cation was met by saying that neither Hill
yer nor any one else had authority TO
speak for him. The Democratic members
OF the Judiciary Committee Of the


House, it appears, thought a point for


the President might be made out of
the matter, and accordingly General Grant


and Colonel HIllyer were summoned to


give evidence in the impeachment inquiry


Hillyer testified that long interview took


place in February OF last year, between the


President, General Grant, and himself and that


his letter as to General Grants position was


founded ON what was then said. Hillyer had


but recently returned from an extended tour in


the South, and was giving some account of


affairs down there. He spoke of the generally


unsettled condition, and General Grant indorsed


his report by saying he had discovered the same


state of facts in his hurried trip short time


before. The President made some observation


TO the effect that matters would not be-


come right till the States were restored


TO the Union, and that this ought
to be done as soon as possible, to
which both his hearers assented. Gen. Grant
was before the Committee on two occasions and
his evidence was far enough from being pleasing
to the gentlemen by whom he was called He
said in effect, as Is understood that he had not
thought it his province TO NEEDLE in polltlcs
that he had never been asked by the President
for his advice or opinions on political matters;
that in all he had said about the necessity for
early restoration of the Union he had spoken as
a military man and as q citizen, and not as u
politician; that In his view military rule ought
| TO cease as soon as possible consistent with
| Justice and safety; that the Southern peo-
| ple themselves should be anxious for
| restoration of the civil authority; that he had
always understood the Presidents work in the
| South as of temporary character, and at most
as but an aid TO Congress in setting up the civil
governments; that he had not sympathized with
/ the President In his conflict with Congress; that
he thought the fixing OF terms of reconstruction
| was a matter belonging to Congress; that in his
/ Judgment the South made a grave mistake in


not long ago heartily acceOtng the terms offered
| that he stood firmly by the Congressional plan
| and that he was anxious noW as he hal been


alteration of the Rebel States TO the privilege of
| representation in Congress-"


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