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Year: 1868

harvesting season, and the spectacle was
pretty one. The negroes, men and
women, we're scattered about the planta-
tions with broad shallow trays made OF
plated grass or bamboo, strapped
over their shoulders and supper
ted at their waists; into these
they we're gathering the coffee, some
already beginning to dry and turn brown,
while here and there was green one,
not yet quite ripe, but soon to ripen in
the scortching sun. Little black chill
dren were sitting on the ground and
gathering what fell under the bushes,
singing at their work a monotonous but
rather pretty snatch OF song, in which
some took the first and others the
second, making not inharmonious
music. As their baskets were filling
they came to the administrator to receive
the metal ticket on which the amount OF
their work was marked. A task is
allotted to each one--so much TO full
grown man, so much to woman with
Young children, so much to q child and
each one is paid for whatever he may do
over and above it. The requisition is q
very moderate one, so that the indus
trious have an opportunity Of making q
little money independently.


AT night they all present their tickets,
and are paid on the spot for any extra
work. From the harvesting ground we
followed the wagons down to the place
where their burden is deposited. On
their return from the plantation, the ne
groes divide the days harvest, and dis
pose il in little mounds on the drying.
ground. When pretty equally dried, the
coffee is spread out in thin, even layers
over the whole inclosure, where it is
baked for the last time. 1t is then hulled
by very simple machine, in use on al
most all the fazendas, and the process is
complete.


At noon we babe gocd-by to our kind
host, and started for Juiz de Fora. Our
stage was not bad imitation Of Noah's
ark, for we carried with US the beasts OF
the field, and the birds of the air, and the
fishes from the waters, to say nothing OF
the trees from the forest. int
Year: 1868

gang to 20 away without exercisig his
franchise" r-.-..


At neither Of these polls were the bal
lots marked rs required by the orders
issued at headquarters. ~ NJ /,


The petitioners who lay their complaint
before the commanding general, say that
the negro population is so flushed with
its triumph thus obtained, that they pray
that some white soldiers may be sent
down to that parish to prevent ouirages
upon the white people.


The messenger who brought mp this
petition says that at Lawrence's planta-
ton he came up to forty or fifty negroes
coming this way with the ballot box Of
the Taliaferro precinct in their posses
sion. There were no white men with
them.


We are authorized by the Deputy Sher-
if, conducting the election, to say that
neither to negroes nor to white men was
there allowed any freedom Of choice or
fairness Of choice at the election in the
parish of Plaquemines, and that the lives
and the safety, personal and in property,
OF the conservative citizens is in great
peril in the parish OF Plaquemines.
Year: 1868

bread and meat edilor OF the Radical
organ may try to grease over the affair 10
make it pslatable, but it can never be
made to q down. 10 a word, we will be
frank enough to admit that we are most
heartily glad to think Of "those arms
as quietly reposiug in the unfathomab e
depths OF the Father of Waters. No one
was hurt in the transaction, and no one
will receive harm from their further use.
II is not that we fear the use TO which
these weapons might have been put;
every Radical in Arkansas, irrespective
of color, is armed to the teeth already.
II is the secret method Of conducting the
transaction, and the evident intent of the
parties concerned that will hand them
down to certain and lasting infsmy and
shame. The six year Senator, the cow
ardly Governor, the oily penileniisry
contractor, and the scampering captain
of the war ship Hesper, will henceforth
be remembered only to be exec ated. We
welcome like evidences of warlike inten-
tions to the capacious and hospitable
Mississippi, and while the people of Ar
kansas are peaceful and wel-disposed, we
shat. never pause to inquire for those
who may have been instrumental in per-
forming so laudable an act. Little Rock
Gnzekfe
Year: 1868

Three rich men of Gotham announce
that they are not "panic' stricken. in
their Telegram to their Democratic
friends in Washington City. We have
not the least suspicion that they are.
They know a great deal more about their
own feelings and motives than anybody
else. But we never gave them credit Tor
excess of zeal in behalf of the national
Democratic ticket from the day 1t was
put forth. They are wholly selfish, and
have their inside view of things. and
stocks and gold, ETC., which they do not
permit their exterior manifestations to
betray.


If reports be true, the Democratic
leaders in New York have for several
weeks despaired of the election of their
national ticket, and would have been
wi ling to a compromise which would
have saved their State ticket. This, it is
believed, is all they have hoped 10 do for
long time. With respect to the national
ticket, we may infer that they meant to
make no further effort than might be ne
cessary to secure the election OF their
State nominees. But it may well be
doubted whether, under the disasters OF
the Tuesdays elections, with the add.
tional and far more serious disaster OF
the proposition to abandon the national
ticket, they can save even New York. If
that State is lost the result will be due,
no doubt, in q great degree to the want
of faith among the New York leaders.


The world knows little of the ways Of
New York millionaire partisans Indi-
vidual wealth has grown to such mon
strous proportions there that questions of
public interest and even honor are su-
bordinated to it. At the present time we
may rest assured that there has been
considerable "speculation" for an easy
fall or a large profit out Of the Presiden-
tial game" "Panic" indeed There
is more panic among New York million
aires over a rise or fall of one half per
cent. in gold than could be over sny
turn in Presidential election.-Rich-
,no,,d DisDdfch
Year: 1868

To lidicule q newly -emancipated slave for
his ignorance, TO scoG al the grammar OF man to whom
they had denied even the rudmons Of education to pick
apart the logic OF one who had until within tho past
three years been forbidden TO read book on pain OF
death-these and kindred labors at present tax the
sharp pens Of Southern editors As specimen Of the
speeches which afford them such fund OF enjoyment We
copy their own yeTson this one


Hodges negro took the 1Oor aad spoke In favor OF
i'm favor of taking all political disabilities of OF men ~
the South 1870 jeff Davis and Robert Ice not excepted
Dew toIe ms in we did not vote wild em dey had several
hundred blood hounds behind the curtain and would run
in the Gulf OF Mexico, or some udder place Dui we
didn't do IT, dey hest de curtain, and what did
Sc de ole def dog ole blind dog, dc ded dog De def
dog de Seceshun party, who would not near DO cries
OF de North the blind dog de Conservative party,
and dc ded dog dc COnfcderacy. and he tell you
dat dey want ftad Of either dog; we never can
trust a man who he'd dem in slavery. Dcy may forgive
DEM but dey would watch dem. and would never forget
dem. You win never git de colored man out OF virginia
while de sun shines lie warnt gwne DyWhar clse dis
heben enough for him, until Justs comes out OF dc
abundance OF de heart de tongue speaks Oar was white


men portions Of de State who ncber did see the
Constitution and nebcr will t all dey want to
see bottle OF whisky and chance 20 drink IT, You tel
you friend; why, dc devil might as well tell
God he was his friend. He said once dar was q man
who was named Moses, and his wife was named
and one day Mary got Moses down and she
picked up brick and Moses followed, oh Mary, don't
mo or not" "Mary, won't do so again" SO Mary got


up but just az Mary Ma got IN I6 oTt @ M9se PICKED % up
hit her she did not hit him. but Moses said II got
brick ana dat was dc way VIA ue CONSERVATIVE
party We got de whip nOw and you ash not 20 whip
you but amt going to trust you Wild IT, either Great
iaughterl Hodges made q famous speech He went
through the whole Bible history Of the negro race from
the days Of Ham. He announced that The Queen OF
sbeha was black the Of spades, but that not
whstanding that Solomon delighted IN her, and said he
had never seen woman that pleased him 50 well lie
Republican party had dug deep and going 10 build
its house de rock, while de other party built on
de sand and great fall comm day. He felt
that God had put In his heart tO make speech; he had
done it, lie give Him the glory forit, aud concluded.


on this the Southern Journals indulge In no end OF
laughter but look upon it, with all It's fauts OF gram
mar and STYLE as whole speech fun Of hope and faith
and courage When the Great Master opened the eyes
Of the blind man. the poor fellow did not all at once SEQ
with perfect cearncsshe men as trees walking"
But his sight was there and In duo tmo he could gaze
upon the sun By-andbye the down-trodden Niger
viii handle language apty in the forem as he did the
musket 10 the field
Year: 1868

We can no moro cure this condition BY legislation
than we can turn day into night or control sunshine
and storm by legislation.


Itis in the light of these considerations that we


must labor TO restore the losses of the war. and to
reform our condition. and to cure the disorders and
depressions which affect the general prosperity and
marx the present transitional period J.s.P.
Year: 1868

Translated ho1 Ls FOlet Tor IHh Ibfbrrh


The crinolinc, which it was believed at one
time would disappear, will resume authority than
ever ths Winter 1t Is true that it VIII longer
out in the shape OF bell, but says that 1t will
rather take the form OF basket The toilet which Her
Majesty tine Empress has the opening OF the Cham
bes foreshadows this fashion OF Queen Marie AntoDette


IL would In fact not consequential to keep
the fashion Of loose fitting skirts with long trains unless
people wished TO give themselves the appearance
OF spectres Loese-htting costumes wero not anyhow
very graceful, except for quite youhg ladies'
the round skirt only might perhaps nave adapted Itself
TO that order Of tDge but It's proportions were 100


moderate 10 be admissible as an official toilet for any
length Of time The widely spread sklrt WIN tilh wi"


therefore the order OF the day again for ball costumes
well as for walking and even morning dresses lne


last pattern OF the present month COZ i the truth OF
posed Of short skirt over satin nndesKt oI me same
shade, forming very long train The lower part OF the
velvet skirt Is faced with stripe OF sable hree ce


meters VIDE. Above this stripe run hF9 Harrow
SATIN cords corresponding with the shade OF
length Of the skirt and loose lifting Along the
seains OF the sleeves are folds o sal also raced WIN
ealln-ssn oI Inc same color apparently urO9ing % Io


the waist to the lower part Of the dress and provided


floating Of the sash is provided With sable tail The
hat is of caretcoorcd velvet and lined with sable,
the tail OF that little animal The inside
OF the bonnet Is composed Of fur band
half brown and half gold bend little toward the front
at the end Of the band TINS toilet seems htte eeeei-
Of regular types adopted for Winter fashion
There also many cloth toilets made, lined with fur.
Plush and dotted striped velvet also much vogue
yet For young ladies is customary 10 silk poplin
or satn or veyettafieta OF course satin ana velvet
merely serve very light trimmings ON these walking
dresses Tue following Is very graceful pattern Of that
description The skirt Is made Of plain popn Of tne
gold brown color. IL IL OrDamented with u fold Of
the same material all striped with satin cord. This
fold repeats itself on The seams OF the sleeves,
the cuffs the pockets and the round belt through which
satin sash with strcalners behind. Very small
knots the satin c0rs at short distance from each
other and form very graceful complement to the fold
The small round paetOt Is OF the same material, and
b0rered with the same ornament, which II also repeated
round small carick, partly covering the shoulders
The headdress rs round velvet cap lined with satin
having small golden df9rcte the top There Is but
from visiting toilets 20 bah costumes and almost
every official saloon IL already opened heavy six skirt
OF light green color with along trn presents splendid
Appearance The lower part Is trimmed with white Grape
with small knots Of fine gOdoOrd and microscopic Rt tho
top white Grape veil sprnkled with gold II fastened
side by gold cords with tassols willie the other
Year: 1868

fax. He has a large intellectual lobe, and
his head is very long and very high. Benevo-
lence, Conscientousness Approbativeness,
Causality, Mirthfulness, and Cautious ess
are very large Secretiveness, Acquisitiye-
ness, and Destructiveness are small Indeed,
the head is narrow at the base, rather than
broad, and the leading tendency Of his mind
Is IN the direction of intellect and moral
sentiment Language is large; hence he is
a fluent speaker and a copious writer He
Is youthful mifthful genial, familiar, COM
paHionable, and popular; is always dignifed
and manly-not distant or naughty. He is
thoroughly selfregulating, strictly temper
ate, ard in hearty sympathy with all meas
ures for the education, Improvement and
elevation Of the people. Should he fail to
sustain the high position he has attained, or
should be fall, it will be from the perUersion
of naturally aspiring and well disposed
nature He has all the qualities requisite to
make him pre-eminently happy, in the social
or domestic relations. We see nothing in
his organization to prevent him from con
tinuing to rise until ne shall have reached
the highest position, Intellectually, morally,
and socially, among men,
Year: 1868

A rich farmer of Calais, Maine, aged
sixty five, recently married a second wife
who is only nineteen years of age. A
daughter by his first wife is forty years old,
and her daughter aged twenty, is about to
be married. Thus there is a child twenty
one years older than her mother, and a
grand mother who is a year younger than
her grand daughter.
Year: 1868

The Bristol Ne1cS states that the disfran-
chised citizens of Sullivan county are re-
fusing to pay their poll tax, and where it has
been collected by force Of law, proceedings
are to be taken to test It's legality Counsel
have been employed and suits for damages
are to be instituted where the tax has been
collected. This win test the power of the
Legislature TO deprive them of the right to
vote and hold office, and at the same time re-
quire them to pay taxes the same as those
who are allowed to vote and hold the Offices.
Year: 1868

THE EXCURSION to Chicago, on Thursday,
under the auspices of the Methodist Church, was
far success, at least, that the balance is by a
tow hundred dollars the right sids OF the leds-
er. Considering the extremely unfavorable
weather for such an undertaking, this must be
regarded as doing remarkably well.


There is no truth in the story that man was
killed on the train. It, however, is true, that q
man named Weaver, from the town Of Ophir,
was killed by accidentally stepping off the train
that went up on Thurday nosn, and that his body
was brought back to Ottawa on the excursion
train in the evening. We have been unable to
learn the place and circumstances OF his death.
Year: 1868

The largest and best stock of Parlor Furniture,
Chamber Suits, Marble Tables, &C., ever offered
in this city, is to be found at Hall & Murphy's.
Purchasers will find it to their advantage to buy
of them. They will sell good article of any
kind in their line low as can be bsugh in Chi
cago, and thereby save freight, and the annoy.
ping. They are receiving every week from the
east, Parlor and Chamber furniture, and can sup
ply the wants Of their customers in any article
and quality they want, all of the best and latest
styles. Give them call and satisfy yourselves.
Year: 1868

We are authorized to announce the name Of
Vim Il. Milligan candidate for the Office Of
Circuit Clerk Of La Sale county, subject to the
decision Of the Democratic County Convention.


We are requested by many citizens to an
ncunce the name OF THOMAS JOINS, of the town
Of Deer Park, as candidate for tho Office of Sher-
riff OF La Sale county at the next election, SUBJ
ject to the decision of the democratic County
convention. -sF


We arc authorized to announce Arthur Lock-
wsod as candidate for Circuit Clerk of La Sale
County, subject to the decision of the Democratic
County Convention.


We are authorized to announce the name Of
Alexander Vaughey, OF Seneca, a candidate
for the office Of Circuit Clerk of La Sale County,
subject to the decision Of the Democratic County
Convention.


We are authorized to announce Albert F. Dow
as a candidate for the Office of Circuit Clerk of
La Sale County. subject to the decision of the
Democratic County Convention.


We are authorized to announce Daniel Blake
as candidate for the Office of Sheriff of La Sale
County at the approaching election-subject to
the decision OF the Democratic County Conven-
.ion.


We arc authorized to announce R. n. Water
man as candidate for nomination by the DEM
ocratic County Convention, for the Office Of Cir.
cult Clerk of La Sale County.


We are authorized to announce the name Of
WILLIAM L. GIBSON as q candidate for Sheriff OF
La Sale county, subject to the decision of the
Democratic County Convention. a


We are authorized to announce Samuel w.
Clerk of this county-subjeot to the decision OF
the Democratic County Convention.
Year: 1868

Dr. Rose has sold out his interest in the large
drug establishment Of Koch & ROSE and with
drawn from the firm, his place being taken by
Mr.. BAEDEKER we'll known by all the patrons
of that popular establishment az hitherto SO ably
and efficiently discharging the duty of chief
prescription clerk We regret the less of DR..
Rose who, we understand csntemplatss leaving
town, but find some consolation in the fact that
he gives place to so worthy successor.
Year: 1868

Read the New Advertisement Of HALBEET g.
EEGAFFIN. These gentlemen never overstate
the case in their appeals to the public, and while
we propose to let them talk for themselves this
week, We can only add, that In our view, they
are great deal too modest. Had aro such
ace feel like blowing? Ubet!
Year: 1868

BUSINESS is undoubtedly dull, yet it don't
look so at MORGAN & FossEEN's. You always
see from one to half dozen Of people there. If
they don't buy, they seem to take great sstisfac-
ton, at least, in locking at their handsome goods
Year: 1868

A few simple rules concerning planting


arc of primary importance, and although
known To almost everybody, arc rs ollon


disregurlcd as observed. DO not plough
or dig the ground while il is wet il tends
to make the earth lumpy, while il is harder
work. Do not plant until the earth is warm
or has parted with its winter chill. Pulycr.
izo tho soil finely before planting fine seeds.
The smaller the seeds the finer tho soil
should DO. DO not plant vegetables in the
shade. do not set new trees beneath the
drip of tho older ones. Do not crowd
things. Give them chance for light and
Year: 1868

And kindred topics, We shall also give an Ox
tensive variety Of valuable and interesting mat
tor-the best adapted TO the iArmiRg classes o.
our State which will in a great measure, sup
rIv the place of a family aErioultural paper.
Year: 1868

pct. 1t is very fertile, and produced the largest
stalk of cane I ever saw in any land. The pro-
prietOrs were very active and busy, and / cannot
but think they will succeed in their enterprise.
Mr.. f. Baiy is quite an artist. Although alto
gether self-taught, his paintings exhibit great
talent, and would compare Eavornbly with those
of our best artists. He is an amateur only, and
he paints for his own amusement and recreation.
1 think his painting Of the Wailuku Valley a
masterpiece of landscape painting, and that of
the mountain view and the peak called the Needle
is but little inferior. Iwould recommend him by
all means to spare more time in painting the
beautiful landscapes of Maui. while their freshness
and beauty are yet unmarried by the hand of man.
What magnificent subject for his pencil would
be the grand mountain dome of Halcakela? ? But
as intend to ride there tomorrow, will close
this sketch, and write from Makawao.


Yours, ever, La PAZ.
Year: 1868

General Lersundi has returned and
ordered the Bishop to leave the Island,
for his insubordination to the first authority
of Cuba. The Cadiz mail steamer has been
detained for the parpose of taking the prelate
aboard
Year: 1868

EXPOSITION OF WOODS AND WOOLENe'
TO ns Editor Of The Tribune


SIR: Western wool manufacturers, merchants,
and to considerable extent, Western wool growers ara
much interested in the Exposition Of Wool Woolens, and
Woodworking Machines to be held at Chicago August
and g. under the auspices Of the Wooen hanuiacture
Association Of the Northwest The indications are now
that the Exposition will be successful in high degree
1t will be held in fine building weadapted Tor the
purpose giving abundant for the display OF goods
and machinery, and being centrally located. large
number Of Western wooworkers have sgnfed their In
tenton Of exhibiting sample pieces Of the work OF thef
mills. goodly show Of goods from the mills OF New
England and New-York is also expected. WOODWORKING
mac lhnery will be shown in operation,


It is particularly desirable that there should also be
good exhibition woos and that variety OF wool
that is or advantageously be grown In the United
States should be represented at least by samples West
ern wool growers very much need to grow greater
variety OF wool. and Western wool manufacturers also
need to make a greatersvarety Of goods. good en-.
hbiton of the various grades combing wool the fine
Saxony wool, wool from the various DOWN sheep,
well as of the different varieties OF the more popular
merinoes would do much good 1t is also desirable to
have manufacturers and growers furnished with the op
portunty TO compare the woods OF the West With those
grown in the East they will have the opportunity TO
compare the goods made In the two sections The pub
Usher of The Western Rural OF this city, has offered 70 see
to the classification, arrangement and placing for
hbton all samples of wool that may be sent TO his
care and it is to be hoped that Eastern well as West
ern wool growers Will avail themselves OF this Offer and


that manufacturers will also bring samples OF wool from
their stock.


Gov Oglesby, Lieut. Gov. Bross, and Major Rice are TO
inaugurate the Exposition with short addresses, and
prominent wool growers and agricultursts from both
West have engaged be present at the Conven
tion OF Wool and Wool Manufacturers, TO be
held evening OF the second day Of the Exposition.
Much good is expected to result from this Convention
and the discussions there TO be had IL is hoped that
much be done 10 bring both classes into harmony
and proper understanding Of the rights aud wants Of
each. N.


Chicago, H. July 2l
Year: 1868

The Rochester On. " Democrat of Tuesday
says Yesterday was the time appointed for the open
ing OF the Erie Canal but the water sufficient up
10 last evening for fully loaded boats 70 move Two
boats partially loaded cleared for Buffalo yesterday ono
freghted with coal for that point frozen In here last Win
ter There were 2S cearaRces at the weIghock up u
p m. Mondays nearly all going 70 Buffalo for car
goes The water had increased but little In the canal IN
the vicinity OF Rochester since Saturday and last even


ing lacked foot or more OF the usual depth The banks
Will not NIL up here until the eastern levels supplied
Business ON the opening of navigation last season was
considerably more active than it the first day ths
year. There is very little produce merchandise In tho
canal warehouses In this city. Freghts are low ana,
judging from the business here the prospect for boamen
for o time is anything but encouraging"