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Year: 1868

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The following confidential letter from
Chief Justice Chase to a personal friend
has just been published:


WASHINGTON, May %, 1868. : My
Dear Sir: You are>right in believing
that | "shall never abandon the great
principles for TIE success of which
have given my entire life" | adhere to
my " old creed of equal rights" without
one jot or title of abatement / shall be
glad if the new professors of that creed
adhere to it as faithfully.


am amazed by the torrent of inyec-
tives by which | am drenched Almost
every thing alleged as fact is falsehood
out of the whole cloth. Where an allie
CATION has little fact in it the fact is so
perverted and trayestied that it becomes
falsehood. | know no motive for all this
except disappointment that impeachment
has not thus far proved success, coup
led with belief that | have done some
thing to prevent its being success. |
have not been a partisan of impeachment
certainly; but | have not been a parti-
san on the other side. AS presiding Of
ficer over the trial, my conscience testiGes
that [ have been strictly impartial; and
am sure that any one who reads the re-
port will say so. Individually / have my
convictions and opinions, but | have very
seldom given utterance to them. Indeed,
[ do not think that the case, in any of
the aspects, has been the subject of con-
versation between myself and more than
four or five Senators, and then only casu-
ally and briefly. No Senator will say
that sought to influence him.


The real ground of denunciation is that
have not been partisan of conviction /;
and this denunciation am willing to bear
They may denounce and abuse me and
read me out of the party if they choose.
| follow the old light, not the new.


What the developments of the future
may be / know not ] neither expect
nor desire to be a candidate for Office
again. 1t would, however, crafty me
exceedingly if the Democratic party
would take ground which would assure
the party against all attempts TO subvert
the principle of universal suffrage estab-
lished in eight, and to be established in
all the Southern constitutions. Then,
think, the future of the great cause =
for which have labored so long = would
be secure, and l should not regret my alb
sence from political labors.


SALMON =. CHASE.
Year: 1868

A clergyman who enjoys the substan-
tial benefits of a fine farm was slightly
taken down a few days ago by his Irish
plowman, who was sitting at his plow in
a field, resting his horse. The reverend
gentleman, being an economist, said, with
great seriousness: aaf


"John, wouldn't it be good plan for
you to have stub scythe here and be
cutting few bushes along the fence
while the horse is resting short timer


John, with quite as serious a counte-
nance as the divine wore himself said
+" Wouldn't it be well, sir, for you to have
tub of potatoes in the pulpit, and when
they are singing, to peel 'cm awhile to be
ready for the pot?"


The reverend gentlemen laughed heart
ily aud left,
Year: 1868

As the season is now at hand for these
pests, the ants, housewives and others
who arc troubled with them may probably
use the following trap to alvantage:- -
Procure large sponge, wash it well, press
it dry, which will leave the cells quito
orcn; then sprinkle over it some fine
white sugar, and place it where the ants
are troublesome. They will soon collect
upon the sponge and take up their abodes
ia the cells 1t is only necessary to dip
the sponge in scalding hot water which
will wash them out dead Put on more
sugar and set the trap for new haul
this process will soon clear ,hs house os
every aut
Year: 1868

A REMARKABLE MARRIAGE.-The Louis-
vile Courier vouches for the truth of the fol-
lowing:


One of the most remarkable marriages
ever recorded came off in this city a few days
since, though at the time the bans were pub
lished probably there were not more than
two persons in the world, and the bridegroom
not one of them, who knew its peculiar fea
lures. The facts are given only because of
their extraordinary character, and we sup
press all names, dates and incidents cacu-
lated to point out the parties concerned


Both bride and bridegroom were residents
of this city the former girl of seventeen,
and the latter young mechanic with very
good prospects for the future, and some little
cash in the bank. The wedding was celebrat-
ed in the usual manner, and the young couple
started for Northern city on their honey
moon trip. They were not long gone, how
ever, for at the end of two DAYS they were
back at Louisville, and the young husband,
no had hitherto been noted for his temperate
habits, took to drinking, and in day or two
afterward suddenly disappeared. Rumor
said he had gone to California, but at any
rate he left his wife with her friends here


After returning from indianapolis he made
a strange statement to an intimate friend, in
which he alleged that his wife, though to all
appearance young girl, was of neither sex,
and that she was to him most incompre-
hensDle being, with whom he never could
live happily. He seemed greatly troubled,
and asked advice as t. what course he ought
to pursue under the circumstances The
next heard of him by his friends, he had
left the city


The deserted bride seems to be entirely un-
conscious of being in any way different from
any other human being, and could never have
experienced the passions Of love, though the
husband carried on his suit year. She looks
to be beautiful young girl. though not very
well developed and there is nothing mascu-
line or unusual in her features. Her parents,
it is said, kept her very close at home, and
in her school days she was not allowed to
mingle with her schoolmates. her teachers
having received particular instructions before
she entered the schools which she attended.
The mother is thought to have been the only
person acquainted with her peculiarites up
to the time of her marriage.
Year: 1868

CLING CLOSE TO THE Rock. The Pittsburg
Commercial, of Oct, 10Th. says: A long train
of cars, fourteen or fifteen, were recently pass
ing over Allegheny mountains on the way
eastward. They were crowded with passen-
gers. As the iron horse snorted and rushed
on. they began to descend, and needed no
power but the invisible power of gravitation
to send them down with terrible swiftness.-
just as the passengers began to realize their
situation, they came to..a short curve cut out of
the solid rock, wall of rock living on each
side. Suddenly the steam whistle screamed,
as if in agony. Put on the .brakes-put
on the brakes !" but with no apparent slack
ening of the cars. Every window few open
and every head that could be was thrust out
to see what the danger was, and every one
rose up in their places fearing sudden de-
struction. What was the trouble?


just as the engine began to turn in the
curve the engineer little girl and her
baby brother playing on the track. In
moment the cars would be upon them. The
and every one looking over could see them,
close to the track, in the upright rock was
little niche, and as the cars came laundering
by the passengers holding their breath, heard
the clear voice of the little sister on the other
side of the cars ring out, "Cling close to the
rock, Johnny, cling close to the rockr' And
the little creature snuggled 10, and put his
head as close to the corner of the rock as
possible, while the heavy cars whirled past
him. And many were the moist ewes that
gazed, and silent thanksgiving went up to
heaven
Year: 1868

the midsummer Of her days, fair as girl.
composed as wife, and the last of his con
quests was the highest testimonial ever given
to his person and his character.


Now the soldier began to feel what he had
vaguely appreciated before-that of which
Bonaparte died unconscous-th dignity and
happiness of social, domestic life. He took
command of the department of New York +:
his friends rejoiced at his good fortune no
such presence walked Broadway.


In the hight of it all the blow came. He
was paralyzed.


His wife carried him to Europe, reduced
as he was from Adonis to cripple. In all
soft lands he searched for health the softesi
land was in her presence. She also became
sick with care and diligence. They,returned
together to New York not very long ago, and
Hooker, seeingihis old Quartermaster, lie
Duke of Iowa, coming to see him, said


This is all there is of Joe Hooker p


They wept together like women.


At Watertown, the other day, the noble
wife of the General died. He has resigned
his commission. Gods ways are past find
ing out.
Year: 1868

THE Pie Boy WHO BECAME PRINCE.-The
first Prince Menschikoff was a pie boy at
Moscow, and was delivering things at a
nobleman's kitchen one day when Gar Peter
the Great was expected to dine at the house.
While waiting about, he overheard the noble
man give special direction for the prepara-
ton of a favorite dish of the Cars, and af.
terward while the cook was absent, the boy
saw him place something in a dish which he
believed to be poison. As soon as Menschi-
koff saw the Gar in the street he cried out
his rolls more loudly than usual, and even
began to sing and approach the Car to make
himself seen. Peter called to him and asked
him some questions, to which he answered so
happily that the Prince said, 81 will keen
thee in my service'' Menschikoff acccepted
the offer with joy. At dinner time, without
orders, he entered the banquet hall. and
stood behind Peter. When the dish appeared.
he bent down and whispered not to touch
it," Peter got up, and with smiling face,
made pretense to take the boy into an ad-
joining apartment, when Menschikoff ex.
planned his suspicion. Upon the Car retur-
ming to the table, the Boyard again offered
the dish, and Peter asked him to sit by his
side and partake with him. The nobleman
colored, and said it became not subject to
cat the same the Emperor, who, seeing
his embarrassment. took the plate and offered
it to dog. who swallowed all its contents.
But in few moments afterward it began to
run and howl, then staggerd, fell and soon
expired. The Boyard was secured. but next
morning was found dead in his bed. Men
schikoff had not to sell rolls any longer the
first step to his rapid fortune was made. and
his descendants are most powerful family
in Russia to this day.
Year: 1868

A WEDDING .MIsrAKE.-A gentleman of
New Haven ordered wedding suit-amoug
which was white satin vest. On the bridal
evening, as the clergyman was leaving the
door, the gentleman took from a pocket of
his vest, and slipped gracefully into the par
sons hand. what he supposed was $40 note,
that be had put there for that purpose The
honeymoon had long passed, when the BRIDE
groom had occasion to don again, for party,
his bridal vest-and putting his fingers into
bis pocket, pulled out, to his great horror.
the identical bank note which he supposed
had months before gladdened the heart of
the worthy curate. Upon seeking an expla-
nation. he found he bad given the parson a
strip of satin which the tailor had left in the
vest pocket.
Year: 1868

CoUsT Won ScHAcH. Prussion artillery
lieutenant, and considered the best swimmer
in the North-German army, made a bet the
other day that be could swim across the Spree,
lying on his back and bearing on his breast
a board with two full bottles Of wine, six
eggs in dish, and four tnmblers. If one of
these articles should fall from the board, he
would lose the bet He won it.
Year: 1868

CURRhNT JELLY.-Pick f.e rcd
but long, ripe currants from the stems,
bruiso them and strain tho juice from
a quart at a time through thin mus.
lin; wiring it gently, to get all the
liquid; pnt . pound Of white sugar
to each pound Of juice; stir 1t until
tits oil dissolved; set it over a gentle
fire; let it become hot, and boil for
fifteen minutes; then try it by TAX
ing spoonful into saucer; when
cold cover with tissue paper as dir.c-
ted. Glass should be tempered bv
keeping it in warm water for q short
time before pouring any hot liquid
into it, otherwise : it will crack. To
mako currant jelly without boiling,
press tho juice from tho currants and
strain it; to every pint put q pound
OF fine white sugar; mix them to-
gether until tho sugar is dissolved ,
then put it into jars seal them, and
expose them to the hot sun for two
or three days.
Year: 1868

The New York Times remarks with
q good deal of truth: "The crop OF
cotton and other staples which the
Southern planters will raise this wear
will be their own to q far greater ex-
tent than any of the crops they had
raised during the last two or threc
years. Last year, and tho year DO.
tore, great part Of the crop had TO
60 tor the payment of Eadvances that
were made to the planters. The
proceeds of the crop did not go into
the pockets Of those who raised them
but into the hands of those who had
loaned tho means. This year how
ever, the planters, to q much greater
extent than before, started out clear.
The reason, doubtless in most cases,
was that they could not obtain advan-
ces in the North or else " here, 80 hard
was money to procure on Southern
account. On these grounds, the crop
this year in the South will realize
more benefit to, the planters than ia
previous years"
Year: 1868

hOOS'


Editor Of the Register:


SIR-Happening to SEE copy OF the


Wheeling Melligencer of July IL, l
found therein an article from the pen
of the editor criticizing the resolutions
passed by the Democratic Convention
of this county and otherwise animad-
verting upon the Wetzel county Democ-
racy. Now, we know that the editors
of that paper and all men of their COM
plexion have no great partiality for
Wetzel county-because of her persist
ent vote in favor OF white mans gov
erument. We further know that the
aforesaid editor does not like the tone
of our second resolution, in which we
declare that we care uncompromisingly
opposed to negro suffrage 1t is an
open, candid expression of our views on
the subject. The editor does not like
the resolution, because it is open and
candid. The editor knows that he dares
not make public his open and can
did views of the same subject.
His party dses not declare that
they are uncompromisingly in favor of
negro suffrage. The evidence of this is
to be seen in their forcing negro suf-
frage on the people where they have
the power, rs in the State of Nebraska,
on the territories and in the ten South


ern State; and in permitting the people
g 81 Lo xrhara fhQv hnva nnt fhn
power, or where if they have the power
they are fearful Of losing ito regu-
late the question of negro suffrage for
themselves. Dough-faces are not tough
enough to resist the keen edge of plain
spoken truth. The Editor, therefore,
affects to discover some eincompatability
between our said anti-negro suffrage
resolution and our sth resolution, which
declares "that the principle of taxa
tion without representation Is I'M
Just, &C." This last resolution is
not new. 1t is as old as our govern
ment. For the establishment and main
tenance of this principle, our fathers
fought the battles OF the revolution. 1t
is the preservative feature OF our gov
ernment. 1t is the rock on which We
builded. Our fathers never dreamt
that in giving utterance to this senti-
ment or in fighting for it, that negroes,
Cinnamon, Indians, women aud chill
dren were included in its meaning-be-
cause they might have property subject
to taxation. This has always been held
to be white mans government, estab-
lished by white men and for their ben
eft. 1t was with this knowledge and
this belief, that our fathers made use of
this principle, ami it was with this
knowledge and belief that we
used It. 1t is especially ap-
propriate at this time when
so many of the citizens of this State are
anchised-citizens too who are
among the most respectable in point of
intelligence, morality and wealth of any
in the State. The aforesaid Editor
speaks of negroes paying taxes. How (!
When! Wherei TO whomi We have
two or three men in our county who
were disfranchised without cause, who
pay more taxes than all the negroes in
this State combined. Let the Editor of
the Mtelligencer cease to quibble, let
him come out boldly on the question of
negro suffrage, as we have done, and we
will welcome him as man if not n
hrothor WETIEL
Year: 1868

WARRENTON, FAUQUIEE Co., Va,


July 10th, 1868.
Editor of tho Register:


Since my change of abode, my sub
scription to your valuable paper, the
WEEKLY REGISTER, has expired. En-
closed please find the proper amount
for one year.


And in renewing my subscription
would it be amiss to say to your nu2ler-
ons readers that am pleased with this
portion OF Old Virginia. The soil is
generally of a good quality and the
surface tolerably level, possessing one
of the finest climates that it has ever
been my fortune to meet with. l there
fore think the agriculturist would meet
with ready reward for his toll, and as
to the different pursuits of agriculture
none need have the least doubt. A
location can be found here to suit any
of the various productions of the North
ern or Middle States, and for ready
ready means of transportation this sec
tion is unsurpassed.


And rs to the character of the inhab-
itants, Virginians need no eulogy from
my pen; but let it suffice to say that
they will welcome all good people that
come among them by assisting them to
seek location that will suit them.
Thousands of acres of fertile lands are
for sale here, and l would say to any
that contemplate looking in the more
rigorous climate and black prairies Of
the West to first turn their attention to
the Piedmont District of Virginia, see
ing that good lands, well watered and
short distances from the finest markets
are offered cheap.


Politically we are quiet here, anxious
ly waiting to see what will turn up
next.


Our Bureau officer left us seeing that
he nothing to do but attend to the bur
rial fixtures of dead negroes. Some for
ty or fifty soldiers are quartered at our
county seat What for, | cannot see un-
less it is to drink bad whisky and quar-
rel with impudent negroes.


This has been very growing season
here. The wheat and oat crops are fine.
Corn, potatoes, grapes and vegetables OF
all kinds look well. a.
Year: 1868

The subscriber for the past ten years engaged
as cutter at Mr. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tablishment. would inform his friends and the
citizens Of Rock island and vicinity, that he has
opened New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose Of manufacturing to order hrst
class fine custom work to those that have been in
the habit OF getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr. Cones, would extend an INVITA-
,iop to call On us at our new establishment, and
TO tboseth that cannot get suited in Rock Island
and are in the habit of sending east for their gar
neuts we would invite them to call ana give rs d
trial. feeling confident that we can suit them IN
every respect We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with large variety of splendid French Coatlngs
and rricots in different shades and colors for hne
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for overcoats,--aIl of which we will make
TO order in the best aud most fashionable manner
atlower rates than the same class of goods can be
obtained on either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,


North side Of Third Street, near the Post once,


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


n b. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. ov2gdly
Year: 1868

DE MoDENwELT.-The demand for
this journal is increasing daily. In addi-
ton to the many superior engravings now
in contemplation, it is intended to so import
them as to give one journal every ten days
to those taking the three, and every fifteen
days to those taking two. The price of
LIE Petit Messenger in the future will be
Sc year. S. I. Taylor, $40 Canal street,
New York.
Year: 1868

In our notice last week of the stabbing
affray, we stated that Hughs drew knife
and stabbed his opponent" We have
since been informed that there are doubts
as to the correctness Of this statement
Hughs says it was done by another party:
Wishing to do injustice to no one, we
make the necessary amenae.
Year: 1868

EASTER SUNDAY was stormy and
gloomy enough, and if the Dutch sign is
to be relied on, we may expect seven Sun
days of rainy weather. The services of
the day at the Catholic and Episcopal
churches were we'll attended.
Year: 1868

The Grant Club have erected neat
platform in front of their club room, for
The benefit of their Silver Band. This is
good idea on their part, and democrats
had better look sharp or they will find
themselves 4" behind the lighthouse
Year: 1868

SCHOOL REPORT of the grammar and
high school department. of the Plymouth
public school for the month ending March
y. 1868. The following table shows the
standing in department, punctuality and
scholarship of each pupil whose average
has not fallen below so:
Year: 1868

THE School Report, which will be found
IN another column, was handed in too late
for last weeks issue. We publish it at
this late day for the benef: of the pupils
sad parents interested
Year: 1868

By virtue OF commission and order of sale issuet
by the Clerk of the Marshall Common Pleas Court will
offer for sale to the highest bidder public auction
the Court House door in Plymouth Marshall county, IL
diana on
Year: 1868

READER, did you ever think what an
Insignificant and dependent being you
wo2;d be without boots or shoes? just
"phansy your pheelinxs IS" if you should
have to attend church, dressed in the top
O. the fashion in every particular With the
exception Of boots! With what jealous
eye would you watch your favorite corn,
and how carefully you would avoid all the
little rough places, if you had no boots
If there ere any such. A: Hawley can re-
lieve their misery, by furnishing them
any style of boot or shoe at prices which
defy competition. Call at the sign of the
Golden Boot.
Year: 1868

Persons who have no other place to
empty vessels containing boiling hot wat
er, after night. than on public sidewalk,
would DO we'll to notice whether there is
any one passing or not. A lady in pass
ing certain house in this place, the other
evening. was very unpleasantly surprised
BY some person suddenly opening door
near the sidewalk, and throwing basin
Of bet water, which slightly scalded her
neck, and saturated her clothing.
Year: 1868

PERSONAL INFLUENCE Blessed
influence Of one true loving soul on
another Not calcuIable by algebra
not deducible by logic, but my5teri-
Gus efeotual, nightly as the hidden
process by which the tiny seed is
quickened, aud bursts forth into tall
stem and broad leaf, and growing
tasselled, flower. Ideas are often
poor ghosts; our sun filled eyes can
not discern them they pass atwart
us in thin vapor, and cannot make
themselves felt, But some times they
are made flesh they breathe upon
us with warm breath; they touch us
with soft, responsive hands; they
look at us with sad, sincere eyes, and
speak to us in appealing tones; they
are clothed in living human soul,
with all its conflicts, its faith, and its
love. Then their presence is power,
then they shake us like a passion.
and we are drawn after them with
gentle compuIsion, as flame is drawn
to fame.
Year: 1868

Last week party of hunters stirred
up a big buck in the neighborhood of
Prairieville, in Pike county-when
one of the hunters in order to get a
fair shot at the deer, dismounted and
hitched his horse in the brush. In
the excitement and anxiety to get a
shot, he imagined that he heard the
deer approach within some 40 yards
of him and stop in the brush, when
he leveled his gun and banged away.
On advancing a few stepi in the, di>
rection of his shot, he found to his
horror that he had killed his own
horsel The deer was afterwards kill
cd by one of the party,
Year: 1868

Or those who contemplate marriage, who are
suffering under any of these fearful maladics,
should not forget the sacred responsibility
resting upon them, nor delay to obtain i'm
mediate relief.