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Year: 1868

The New York Herald of Saturday says The
democratic party has withdrawn itself within its
own lines, and nothing is left to the people but
to choose between the old sympathizers with Sc
ccssion and The men who have stood true TO the
Union and fought out the war against rebellion
to successful termination : So far as
the State of New York is concerned we have no
doubt that her fifty thousand majority cast last
year for the democratic ticket will be entirely
wiped out next November, and that the State
so ooTHe IL iMs sane 1umoer tne o1nsr way
Grant will carry the State next November will
be likely to take with it nearly all the Assembly
districts, thus giving the Legislature in both
branches, as well as the State Executive to the
republicans.


The Philadelphia Inquirer of Friday furnishes
the following information to the chivalry gratis
The bloatrd bondhOlders" have triumphed in
the nomination for President and the Abolition
lists in that for Vice President


The nomination of General Frank p Blair, of
Missouri, must be as great surprise to the una
dulterated Democracy, as the choice OF Seymour
He fought through the war with Grant and Sher
man. He went with the latter upon his famous
march to the sea-" He was, before the war,
one of the most unbending and notorious "Abo-
litionists" in Missouri, and he fought in the
war as he had thought and acted for years. His
detection to the Republicans was caused by dis
appointed ambition. Under the administration
of Lincoln, the Blair family demanded everything
that was at the disposal OF the Republican party.
They become so offcncive, that it was necessary
for Mr.. Lincoln either to lose many friends or to
lose the Blairs. He was compelled to choose,
and that is the reason why frank p. Blair, with
an " Abolition" " record as strong as that of Sal
mon P. Chase, is, to-day, Democratic candi-
date Tor Vice President OF the United States.
Year: 1868

tanning against the Sentinel and its mutt
nous crew of disappointed ofiicc-hunters, the
good character of this old State for honesty
and fair play to all her interests and all her
people. They will neither oppress the poor
by unequal taxation, nor pamper the rich by
favored exemptions. They will not destroy
nor allow the Sentinel and his set to destroy
the hopes of the future as they have the
realities of the past, by sapping the very
foundations of all credit, as it would seem to
desire, from its indiscriminate raid upon the
best interests of its own people, including
doubtless many of its political friends One.
thing (among others) has played on in this
country, and the Sentinel had as well learn
it: that is, that the people of this State wild
never allow again set of hair-brained poll
ticians to destroy themselves that they may
indulge the malicious pleasure of destroying
Others at the same time. The country will


be preserved in spite of the Sentinel
Year: 1868

1t is true that treason is dying hard; and
it is wonderful with what tenacity the old
aristocrdts hold to those places which they
have so long dishonOred. And as one by
one they are shaken off into the waters OF
infamy or oblivion, groan or howl IS
heard from their chief mourner, the pious
Sentinel. With cool impudence, they tell us
they alone are fit to fill the offices, and many
times their claims seem to he based more
upon their failures than their successful man.
agement. We say that with W. w. Holden
as Governor, aided by his loyal and able as
sociates in the Executive Department, with
an unstained judiciary, a Legislature true to
the national government, and representa-
ton in Congress-. headed by Hon. John Pool
and Hon. Joseph C. Abbott. North Carolina
holes her head proudly up among her sister
States of the American Union. Let those
who have ruined the State stand back and
see it, without their aid or counsel, enter
upon career of prosperity and glory in Re-
publican hands. Let US beware of admit
ting even the nose much less the head of the
monster. We want no mar-plots in our noble
work of reconstruction; no old fogy ideas
of government, of internal Improvements or
of education. We want men fully up to and
imbued with the progressive spirit of the
age. Republicans alone must rule. Doom
a0hh traitors, the knJe to treason, that IS the
slogan.
Year: 1868

ring the four horrible years of re-
bellIon, our mouths were sealed, Sup
pose one of us had dared to speak of.
the despotism then enforced over us as
our enemies now speak of the Legitimate gov
ernment? Castle Thunder would have been
his fate if he were fortunate to escape the
mob And to day, men who have escaped
traitors's doom by Executive clemcncy are
calling us tyrants and usurpers and threat
enlng to destroy the government again and
make our names synonymous with infamy.


In peace we should prepare for war. To
prevent war, there should be sufficient
force to crush the first symptoms of rebel
lion. Then let the Legislature provide at
once for thoroughly organizing loyal
militia. The Senatorial contest is over now
and the organization of the militia should re-
ceive immediate attention. It is by far the
most important bill which will come be-
fore the Assembly. 1t is of vital importance
to organize at one. Much time has been lost
already and we cannot afford to wait much
longer Let loyal men enroll themselves under
loyal officers for the protection of themselves,
their families and of the State. North-Car
olina will be furnished by the General Gov
ernment, fourteen thousand rifles and seven
batteries of artillery to arm her militia.
Place these arms in the hands of loyal men,
and our people will breathe freer. There
will be general sense of safety and security.


We must have military force after the
present force is withdrawn. Every one feels
and knows the necessity of this. Then or
oanize the militia at once
Year: 1868

1t is striking evidence of the party mad
ness of the Sentinel, that its random tlrusts
at what it calls the BondlioIders, if they
could be effective at all, would be the utter
destruction of some of the most important
and vital interests of the State.


Pray, who are the Bondholders whom this
slang -whanging Sentinel would expose to
public ridicule upon party catch
Would it muddy its own fountain, or does it
prefer dirty water? Is the Sentinel so gno-
rant as not to know, that to the extent of
many millions, these bonds are the property
and the chief resource of several of the lead
ing railroads of our State2 Or is it like
the viper in dcg-days, so blinded with the
excessive venom of its political poison, that
it strikes wildly at every thing that crosses
its own Shiny trail, and is of sufficient mag
nitude to awaken an echo in its dull and
snaky ear? Does it wish to break down and
destroy the great interests of the people III
the progress, completion and success of the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail-
road, the Western Railroad, the Fayetteville
and Western Railroad, the Northwestern
Railroad, and the Chatham Railroad ?--all
of which are interested in, some almost de-
pendent upon, the maintenance of the credit
of the State, as involved in the just and wise
policy commenced by the Convention, and
that will undoubtedly, at a proper time and
in proper way, be carried out by Rcpub-
lcan Legislature.


Ii so, it shall be known to the people who
are the destructives that would thus pull
down the very pillars of our settled pros
perity, that they may take chances to build
out of the ruins another Democratic despot
ism. s.-


This country cannot live, much less thrive,
without sound, honest and well-sustaine6
public credit. The ability of the people to
make bread, no less than to pay ordinary
taxation for the support of Government, is
inseparably connected with this question of
properly adjusting and in due time provi-
ding for the honest obligations of the State.
Let the Sentinel know once for all, that the
citizens of this State whom he affects to de-
spise, and seeks to make odious as carpet
baggers and scallawags, will unite with the
honest masses of our population in main
Year: 1868

A correspondent who has read the Senti-
net with great care, wishes to know what
will become of the country after the death
OF tie Editors of that paper. He asks will
all wisdom knowledge and decency die with
them, or will a kind Providence raise up
Others to fill their places"
Year: 1868

The annual meeting of the Stockholders
OF the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
Company will be held at Morehead City on
Thursday the SOth of this month.


The time has been heretofore incorrectly
stated.
Year: 1868

The great Sandhedrim of the Dem
ocratic faith has at last made it's Sc,
lection. They have picked out a
scape-geat and sent it out into the
political wilderness, with the sins of
the party around it's neck and the
prayers of the faithful fellow the
victim on its journey. The old fel-
low kicked and demonstrated, but in
VAN. After McCook had blessed it
and Vallandigham had poured the
Oil of party benediction upon it's
fleece, High Priest Belmont drove it
out from the congregation as a sac
rificial offering. And that the de-
voted one has to be butted by such
remorseless old he-goat as Grant is
the worst Of it. AS the boys would
say. Won't he catch it.


That such.a fate should have over
taken one of the shrewdest of the
party is a solemn warning to all
that remain. AS Tom Corwin said
at the nomination of Polk, after
this no one is safe. A man goes to
bed a respected citizen, and he rises
in the morning and finds himself
candidate of the Democratic party
for the Presidency" Alas such is
life Cincinnati Commercial.
Year: 1868

Remember the poor, for bleak winds are blowing,
And brightly the frost pearls glistning around
The streamlets have ceased all their musical flowing
And snow-drifts lie scattered all the ground.
Remember the poor in their comfortless dwellings.
nclad and il-fed and o'erburdened with care;
Oh turn away with look so repelling-


Thy kindness may them perhaps from espair.
Remember the poor when the hearth is cheerful
And happy hearts gather around its bright blaze
There hearts that sad and eyes that


full,


AS bright thine own in their SUMMER days.
Misfortunes may scatter thy present possessions,
And plenty to poverty leave thee prey;
How bitterly then wilt thou think of the blessings
That charity asks from thy riches to-day.
Remember the poor as they thankfully gather


Each round his rich table with luxury spread;
Thou, too, art pensioner a rich Father,


For health and for friendship for raimen and bread
If He hath been bountiful, with like spirit


Dispense of that bounty what charity claims,
For greater the treasure thy soul shall inherit


When thy bread the waters returneth again
Remember the poor-this thou art commanded
Thy Saviour thus kindly remembered the poor;
The destitute thou shalt not send empty handed,
Unclad and unwarmed and united from thy door
Thy peace in this life shall be like the deep river,


And dying, thy welcome to heaven shall be
faithful and blessed my I"thor-cOme hlther


uIu II TO others-ye did it to me"
Year: 1868

1t, the presumption that g every man is a
knave until he proves himself honest" up
on which business men always proceed, ETC.,
as evidences of the correctness of their doc
trine of total depravity. Now it seems to
us that the simple circumstance of great
political party in this free and enlightened
country of republican America, and in the
year of our Lord 1867, allowing itself to
be represented in the national councils and
elsewhere, by such men as John Morrisey ;
Nallandigham, etc., without killing itself
dead, beyond the possibility of any future
resurrection, is, indeed, evidence enough in
favor of the dogma in question. Distin-
guished only for its disloyalty and corrup-
tion, for its hatred of freedom and implaca-
BILE hostility to the government in the sorest
trial of its existence responsible for all
the perils and agonies encountered by the
nation during the past six or eight crucial
years, as also for all the financial burdens
under which she still groans, and must con-
tinue to groan for years to come; the
open-mouthed advocate of an administra-
ton of free rum the avowed and persist
ent foe of the great doctrine of equal rights
which constitutes the keynote Of the Dec
laration of Independence, and the corner
stone of this Temple of Liberty consecrated
by the blood of the Fathers; the party,
moreover, notorious for gathering into its
bosom, and carefully outstanding all the
anti-republican elements that drift to US
from the shores of the Old World-its
refuse, its riff-raff, its filth and off scour-
ing"-that such a party, with such ante
cedents and such principles, can flourish in
the bosom of free and enlightened America,
nay triumph here, become so formidable
as justly to become a source of serious ap
prehension and alarm, is surely evidence
enough of consummate depravity and
blindness somewhere-is sufficient proof
that there is something manifestly radical
ly rotten in Denmark that theologians,
indeed, need look no further for most
convincing demonstration of the utter
soundness of their favorite dogma. H.


Monson, Dec. Is, 1867.


Springfield Daily Union.
Year: 1868

How TO MAKE Coop CoFFEE.-Good
coffee is a luxury, but one that is seldom
met with. 1t is doubtful whether one
family in dozen know what really good
coffee is. Though we have published
AZ line upon line " upon this subject, we
give the following, from lady correspon-
dent of the Germanto,cu Telegraph, and
hope some of our lady readers will give the
method recommended trial, and report to
us the result:


1.-The making of good coffee is rare
thing in this country most persons boil it,
thus making decoction instead of an in
fusion this effectually gets rid of the del
icate and agreeable aromatic flavor, and
leaves q comparatively tasteless beverage.
The following particulars will be found
worth attention:


Never buy your coffee ground, but grind
it yourself, Immediately before using it
keep your coffee pot, whatever kind you
may use, wiped clean and dry inside; a
damp tea or coffee pot acquires musty
flavor that spoils the best tea or coffee
The cheapest and perhaps the best coffee
pots are those made on the French plan
called uaf1tiur-s. IF you have not ono of
these, adopt the following plan: Put your
freshly ground coffee into the coffee pot,
previously made warm, and pour upon ii
water actually boiling; set the pot by the
side of the fire for few seconds, but do
not let it boil up; then pour cupful out
and return it back again to the pot in or
der to clear it I; having done this let it
stand on the hob or centre to settle. and in
less than FIVE minutes a transparent, strong,
aromatic cup of coffee may be poured out.
The proportions of coffee (which should
not be too finely ground) recommended are
an ounce to a pint and half of water.


The milk used with coffee should always
be boiled and used as hot as possible; the
boiling of milk imparts peculiar and ex-
ceedingly pleasant flavor to the coffee
White sugar is recommended as the molas-
ses-like flavor of moist sugar quite over
powers the delicate aroma"
Year: 1868

Though the planet of Love has grown DINNER,
And threatens to vanish from sight
Though the pale star of Hope gives a glimmer,
And nought but glimmer, tonight
Still the planet and star are above me,
And neltnef HAS Icru s-- oao6.
Though my lady refuses to love me,
She says that she would if she could.
They have plighted her troth to another-
Sne pends 70 the cruel
Of a tyrannous father and mother
Which sewers the heart and the hand.
When pleaded my depth of devotion,
She said-or misunderstood
That she might not encourage the notion,
But certainly would if she could.
Can ever be happy wonder,
With any one else for a wife?
No; the fates that have torn asunder
Have made me n Ceebs for life.
But Pve still a reflection to cheer me
And brighten my bachelorhood-
Yes; my love in declining to hear me
Confessed that she would if she could.


London Fun.
Year: 1868

SEEING THE CHrPs FLY-Some years
ago, young New Highlander found him.
self in the back part of Pennsylvania,
ashore as to the means of living. In this
strait he applied to wealthy Quaker in
the neighborhood for help. aa


&c 1 will furnish thee with work, anC viii
pay thee for it, friend,' said the Quaker
but it is not my custom to give aims to
one that is able to labor like thee" i


"Well, that's all want" said the Yam
kee A." of course, am willing to work"


What can thee do, friend 20
"I will do anything to get little money
to help me out of my difficulties


We'll, there is a log yonder, and there
is an AK. Thee may pound on the log with
the head of the ak, and if the is dilligent
and faithful, 1 will pay thee dollar a
day"


Agreed, I'd as soon do that as any
thing else"


And so the youth went to work and
pounded Justify with the head of the Ak
upon the log.


After time he paused to take breath,
then he began again.
| But after half an hour he stopped, threw
down tLs impatiently and walked away
saying, 50 I'll be hanged if I'll cut wood
without seeing the chips fly -
Year: 1868

Total DEPRAvITY IN THE CoNCRETE.-
Theologlans sometimes appeal, and very
properly too, to the fact of our teeming
penitentlarles and jails, the super-abound-
ing crime that everywhere prevails in spite
of abundant criminal legislation to prevent
Year: 1868




H0W many have lost a father, mother, bro
Il ther, sister, or an innocent little prattling
child, and have not even shadow of resemb-
lance to look upon. After the separation some
little toy or trifiing article is often kept for
years. and cherished as a token of remembrance.
How much more esteemed and valuable would
be one of HoRNINGs Perfect Photographs, of the
loved and lost. There is scarcely any one who
does not take pleasure in gazing on the features
of friend, and when that friend has been re-
moved by death, we often hear the exclamation
with an expression of regret o what would l
not give for such picture of my friend.
Readers, perhaps you cannot do better thing
now your mind is upon the subject, then take an
hour or two and visit Hornng's Gallery, then
you may, at some future period, have reason to
feel grateful for these gentle hints from


JOHN NJ. HORNING,


Mddletown, Del.
The best memento that you can supply,


Or leave a valued friend when you die,
Is the life-speaking picture taken in health,
Far better than all of earth's fading wealth.
'aly lift
Year: 1868

Ok THE RAMPAGE. Last week the term for
which Hunter Eagle was sentenced to the
County Jail expired, and he was discharged
from custody He had no sooner gained his
liberty thaa his Cherokee blood arose to the
boiling point, and he commenced swillina
bad whisky and boasting of his prowess
After spending day and night in debauch
ery, Under Sheriff Jackson rearrested him
and put him in Jail IA common nuisance
After becoming sober he was liberated, with
the admonition to make himself scarce around
here in 1uture. flour officials will follow ur
this mode Of procedure with riOtous charac.
.ters. they will merit the thanks of the CON-
rounitr
Year: 1868

LABOR SAvER-Sam Richards has Just
received from San Francisco great labor
saving machine, which operates as a tire
upsetter, punch and shears combined. TIVE
men can turn ont more work, in one day, By
the aid Of this machine, than they could ac
complish in week by the old process
pronortious that he found it necessary tt
provide his shop with this machine, which is
perfect in its way, and just what every
blacksmith needs
Year: 1868

QuIcKslLvER.-Botsford & Higinbotham
arc at work on their quicksilver claim at
South Fork, and are meeting with the most
encouraging prospects As much as a pint
of pure quicksilver is often taken out of
crevices in the rock at one time. There is no
doubt but that this mine will prove very
valuable, and its dscoverers will realize for
tunes in short time
Year: 1868

HEAVY SroRM.-A few days ago heavy
hail storm swept over a narrow strip of cuun-
trv in The Sacramento Valley, about the
mouth of Clear Creek. 1t nearly ruined a
fine crop Of barley belonging to Eugene Par
sons, which was just about ready for harvest
ing it also passed through Ballard's orchard
destroying large quantity of fruit. The
hail fell to the depth of two or three inches,
some Off as large as quail's eggs.
Year: 1868

DIrcH PROJECT Dr. Gibbon, of San Fran
cisco, lately visited this county to examine
into the feasibility of constructing large
ditch to take water from the North Fork of
Cottonwood to the placer diggings in and
around Piety Hill. The cost Of the enter
prise has been estimated at 100000.
Year: 1868

Again densely crowded with host Of damsels and
young cavaliers the Cooper Institute presented last
evening brilliant appearance II was the recep-
ton by the male department of the School Of Design
which, though by far inferior to the exhibition Of the
fair sex Thursday night. was, nevertheless much
admired for its simplicity and less pretentious efforts.
The doors had scarcely been thrown open when q
long array Of beauty and fashion came pouring in,
not In picturesque groups, but In masses, and by
eight O'Clock the spacious rooms, the entire suit Of
which was set apart for the display, were al.
most inconvenently jammed, promenading for a
while being beyond possibility. Disappointment
there were scores Of them; gallants looked
hopeless and not q few appeared to have undergone
considerable bodily exertion. evident from the Ian
The atmosphere decidedly antagonistic to paper
collars but was relieved from its oppressveness by
from Grafulla's band soon set the mass In motion,
and the martial strains rose al0ft graceful prom
enade was commenced, for the first time enabling
the visitor to observe the productions OF the ex-
hibitors. The rooms were brilliantly lighted flags
streamed from the reading room to the noor below
lections were frequent and most appropri-
ate and added considerably to the attractions
Of very yom crsdsacs apsy Tns charm
oitting the favorte gems Of LA Grande Duchesse''
were rendered in manner that added elasticity to
the exhibition ITSELF we must reiterate the opinion
pronounced yesterday that the frer portion Of the
art students far ecpses that OF the male department
The latter however, did not appear to aspire to the
effort OF the former and combined themselves prin-
oipay to architectural, mechanical, free hand and
crayon drawings, the first and last mentioned Of
which deservedly evoking much appreciation
from the uninterrupted stream Of inspectors.
Some few creditable attempts at sculpture
short OF the proficiency displayed in the moudngs on
the under moor gave, nevertheless, sufiicient evil
dence Of careful training and study Altogether the
male reception was well worthy of attention, and
considering that the male students have scarcely
much time to devote to the art their fair rivals
they are deserving of credit for their efforts. AS
previously Observed the oil paintings very cred.
table many Of them exhibiting mastery touches OF
truth and vigor, as well as careful finish. But the
sculpture, to which reference has already been
made, Is particularly worthy Of mention and de-
servedly ELECTED general admiration The reception
ol n,
Year: 1868

THE bountifnl harvest now being
gathered will make this a year of plen-
ty. To crown this blessing, the people
will place Grant at the head of their
Government, and thus insure peace.