smithclay/nortonstories huggingface dataset:
Year: 1868

seventh of Howard, where he distinctly
lays down the doctrine that it is the prov
ince of Congress, and Congress alone, to
determine whether the form of govern
ment is republican. 1t must also have the
power to say whether there is govern
ment there at all, because without so doing
it cannot determine whether particular
form of government is republican or not
and that this duty rests upon Congress
and when it acts in the premises its de-
cision is binding upon every part of the
Government, and cannot be questioned in
court. This doctrine is so clearly and
fully decided that there is no necessity of
argument beyond referring you to those
decisions. In two or three cases
they have been before the Supreme
Court, and have been settled beyond dis
pute, and upon those three grounds that
have mentioned; first-that the power is
clearly in the Congress of the United
States, and is not conferred specifically
upon any other department; secondly
the power in Congress to admit new State
Governments covers this State, and au-
thorizes Congress to organize govern
ment for the purpose of being admitted
and thirdly, the duty which the Constitu-
ton imposes upon Congress to take care
that at all times there shall be republican
State Government for each State-from
that ground alone the power is clearly de-
ducible-from these three facts-from
these three separate and independent
sources, we derive the power of Congress
to organize State Governments for the re-
bellious States, which were left at the end


of the war without any form Of govern
ment whatever. have proposed this even
ing to confine myself strictly to discus
sion of the Constitutional power of Con-
gress, and shall leave it for another occa-
sion, perhaps at Galena, on Friday even
ing, to discuss the other independent ques-
ton, of how wisely and how well Congress
has exercised that Constitutional power.
This is distinct subiect-too full to be
spoken of here tonight under the circum-
stances, and at the foot of a speech I
shall leave the subject of reconstruction,
then, with this imperfect discussion of the
Constitutional power of Congress. That
is the only issue which the Democratic
platform makes upon the subject. They
do not question the details of their acts.
They struck the death blow to the system
by saying that the whole proceedings are
unconstitutional, and therefore void. IF I
have succeeded in convincing you that
Congress has the Constitutional power,
my object has been accomplished, and that
was all I intended to do when / came upon
the platform.
Year: 1868

the recreant soldier who, with conscious
falsehood, announced that the battle cry of
the Union soldiers was Booty and
beauty" Wade Hampton exclaimed: $50
long as patriotism, constancy and valor
are esteemed the wondrous story of her
(Charleston's) defense will stir the hearts
of brave men, and noble women will teach
their children to lisp the name of Beaure-
gard" The whole speech is conceived in
the intensest spirit of devotion to South
Carolina as opposed to the United States.
There is not thought, an emotion, word
in it which is not inspired by the old South
Carolina provincial jealousy of the Union
and devotion to CaIhoun's doctrine of
supreme State sovereignty. AS for the
colored citizens, this chivalric gentleman
SAYS plainly let them vote for Seymour
and Blair or starve. Agree among your
selves, and act firmly on this agreement,
that you will not employ any one who
votes the Radical ticket Use all the
means that are placed in your hands to
control this element" The next morning
General Hampton repeated the substance
of the speech, saying that he still had the
torn flag which his comrades had loved so
we'll and defended so gallantly, and he
would cherish it until they had State
again.


Is this the kind of talk which becomes
those who, when the country requires
peace above all things, aspire to direct the
government? After our experience of the
last seven years do we want Calhoun
again and his theories and measures? Yet
this is what the Democratic party proposes
Again, as for years before the war, the
inhuman purposes and impracticable con-
ceits of aristocratic Missionaries control its
councils. They were always the bane,
they have lately been the tragedy, of our
politics. Those who would restore Cal
houn and trample upon the graves of
loyal soldiers-who would justify Wade
Hampton's rebellion and abandon four
millions of loyal people to unimaginable
suffering-will do as Wade Hampton adj
vises, and vote for Seymour and Blair.
Those who are convinced that Calhoun
was the most fatal enemy of the principles
of the Union, and who are resolved that
the enormous expense of money and of
life in the war shall have gained some
thing, will now throw their votes, as
four years ago they raised their prayers,
for Grant, liberty, and peace.-Harper's
Weekly.
Year: 1868

THAT some of those who tried to destroy
the Union and the Government to save
slavery may have been, sincere may be ad-
mitted. But that those whose only feeling
is profound regret and modification at
their failure, who still believe in the right
of secession, and the excellence of slavery,
and who frankly acknowledge that they
do not despair of the cause, should be in
trusted with the Government of the
United States, is absurd. A man like
General Longstreet, who honestly de-
clares that he thought his view correct,
that he submitted to the decision of
the sword, that the sword decided
against him, that he yields to the decision
and will make the best of it, is a man whom
everybody can respect and trust. So one,
like Wade Hampton, who announces that
although worsted in the field Ire yet hopes
to make his cause triumphant, may be re-
spected for his frankness, but he is to be
trusted in politics exactly as torch may
be trusted in a powder magazine.


Now Wade Hampton is representa-
tive of the Democratic leaders in this CAM


paign in the Southern States The spirit
of his speeches is that which animates the
supporters of Seymour and Blair. He is,
as the New York World declares, the sue
cessor of Calhoun in the affections of
South Carolina-the word South Carolina
being used to describe those inhabitants of
the State who hold Calhoun's nullifca-
ton and secession theories. Upon his way
to New York, as delegate to the Demo
cratic Convention, General Hampton
proudly proclaimed his unfaltering faith
in the final success of the rebellion. In
the Convention he was placed upon the
Committee on the platform, and he added
to it words describing the reconstruction
acts as revolutionary, unconstitutional
and void;" and he says that every single
member of the Committee warmly ap-
proved and declared that they would carry
out those words to the end. At a rati-
fication meeting in New York before he
left General Hampton proposed that if
there were majority of white votes
which he thought might be obtained, an
opinion in which the Kuklux Klan agrees
then Seymour and Blair were to be put
into the White House at the point of the
bayonet.


Upon his way home General Hampton


spoke in Baltimore. His speech was an
expression of ardent admiration and sym


pathy for Marylanders who, like Marshal
Kane, took arms upon the rebel side
| These were "the brave and true men OF


that immortal army" Reaching Charles


ton he was received by his friends of the


Democratic party with enthusiasm. The
speech he made was q glowing rhapsody


in honor of State rights, and boundless


eulogy of the men who, with him, haG
fought against their country. Speaking o
Year: 1868

On the 4th of July, 1868, when Horatio
Seymour was derisively asking a New
York mob "Where are the victories that
were promised us?" and instigatiug the
riots that broke out fortnight afterward,
General Grant was receiving the surren-
der Of Vicksburg and of the Mississippi,
after one of the most heroic and skillfui
campaigns in military history On the
18th President Lincoln wrote to him the
following letter: @,t


s'MY DEAR GENERAL,-I do not remember that
you and ever met personally write this now
as grateful acknowledgment for the almost in
estimable service you have done the country. |
write to say word farther When you first
reached the vicinity of Vicksburg l thought you
should do what you finally did-march the troops
across the neck, run the batteries with the trans
faith, except general hope that you knew better
than l. that the Yazoo Pass expedition and the
like could succeed. When you got below, and
thought you should go down the river and join
General Banks, and when you turned northward,
east of the Big Black, feared it was mistake.
| now wish to make the personal acknowledgment
that you were right and was wrong.


. Yours truly,


A. LINCOLN


When Grant was entering upon the
final and triumphant campaign, the Presi-
dent wrote to him as follows on the Both
April, 1864: a
LIEUTENANT G ENERAL GRANT,-Not expect
ing to see you before the spring campaign opens
wish to express in this way my entire satisfaction
with what you have done up to this time so far as
understand it.


1.-THE particulars of your plan 1 neither know
nor seek to know. You are vigilant and self-re-
liant, and, pleased with this wish not to obtrude
any restraints or constraints upon you. While
very anxious that any great disaster or capture
of our men in great number shall be avoided,
know that these points are less likely to escape
your attention than they would be mine. II there
be anything wanting which is within my power to
give, do not fail to let me knowit. Ets
C And now, with brave army and a just cause,
may God sustain You


s. Yours very truly geW


"A IINCoIN''
Year: 1868

4 FEW MAXTMs FOR YoUNe GIRrs.
Never make your appearance in the
morning without having flrst arranged
your hair, and dressed yourself neatly
and completely.


Keep your clothing in perfect order,
never let pins do duty as buttons, or
strings take the place of proper bands.
Examine every garment when it
comes from the wash, and, if necessary,
mend it with Reatne55 and precision.
DO not sew up the holes in your stock
ings, as we have seen careless untidy
girls do, but take in a broad margin
around the hole, be it small or large,
with darning needle and darning cot
ton, and cover the fracture with an in-
terlaced stitch, so close as to be strong
rs the body of the stocking, and fine
enough to be ornamental.


Train youI5elf to useful occupation.
Remember it is wicked to waste time,
and nothing gives such an impression
of vanity and absolute Stiffness as a
habit of idling aud never having any
| thing to do.


| you are in your iataer's house, take


some department of household labor
upon yourself,a part of the sewing and


make it your business to, attend to ii
I DO not let call fro IN this idle girl, %


visit from that, or an invitation from


le other interfere with the perform


nee of your duty.


If yoa can cultivate 10 perfection


some art by which you could gain "a
independent livelihood, do il WheJhei
there is Il necessity for it or not. Do i
tquietly, if you will, hut do il, Their
| is no telling when OF under what eli
tcumstanccs goa may need it.
Year: 1868

MISTER, did you say or did yos at
say what ! said you said, bccsuss y.
said you never did say what I said
now If you say that you did not gay
what i said you said, ,then what did goa
say."
Year: 1868

because the convention did not expressly
and by name excommunicate the seven
Senators who secured acquittal, and,
thirdly, because of the insulting and in
territorial omission of any reference to
protection or "home industry" That
State is now demanding an increase OF
the tariff, aud the foremost politicians
have written here, that withoutit there is
no use of attempting a canvass. But as
Congress has no idea Of touching the
tariff, finance or any other large ques-
ton at this session, Pennsylvaniais gone
"hook and line"


A very kind and even grateful feelisg
is entertained toward Chief Justice Chase
and the Senators whe contributed to de-
feat impeachment, but they do not claim
to have renounced their political affi lila
,ions or to have adopted the views and
policy Of their opponents. Quite the
contrary. They defend their position
by saying impeachment was not party
question, but judicial one, and there
fore that no separation was involved.


If il were at all probable under such
circumstances, as it is not, to offer either
the Chief Justice or any OF the Senators,
who took more responsibility than he did,
place on the ticket to be named at New
York, it would serve to raise a clamor
and to give ground for the fale assump-
ton, already spread abroad, that ac.
ouittal was matter Of arrangement and
Of corrupt collusion. None of these dis
tinguished men could afford to take Office
on such terms They have higher and
better reward now in the respect and
gratitude of the nation.


A post mortem examination of the re-
mains of the late Radical party will be
held at the Capitol this evening, when
measures will be taken for the interment.
Wade, Wilson, Fenton, Hamlin, Stanton
and Cnrtin are announced as pail
bearers, together with Grant and Colfax
as chief mourners.
Year: 1868

A low, mean, contemplate scalawag,
by the name of Bard, whose soul, ma
terialized, could revel in infinite space
inside the shell of a mustard seed, gave
notice a few days since in the bogus
Legislature that he would at some fu-
ture day introduce a bill to adopt the
gray uniform Of the so-called Confed-
crate States to be the uniform ofthe coa-
yicts of the State prison; and that per-
sons convicted of man.slsughter be en-
titled to wear the insignia of the rank OF
Colonel, and 50 on down to the lowest
rank of crime.


A man who can so stoop to insult a
fallen foe would steal the vomit from a
sick dog, aud play poker on his mother $
tomb at chinqueapin anti. But all such
attempts, by such pigmies IN intellect aud
manhood, to degrade the Confederate
cause, will not only prove futile, but will
rebound upon the heads of tbe pusillani
nous movers. That cause, though lost,
is not dead, unless republican govern
meut be dead also twill live ia the
hearts of all true Southern patriots long
after the puppy Bard shall be turning
6ipaaps in the lake OF FIRE aud birthstone.
But perhaps the poor, puerile fool wished
to dignity crime by clothing the perpe-
traitors in the habilimeuts Of honor. II
he wished 10 degrade the Confederate
uniform, the most effectual way Of doing
so would be for him TO don a suit Of 1t
himself for no good Confederate soldier
could ever look upon Il again except
with loathiug aud disgust-ArkddetDhfd
Standard.
Year: 1868

ANDY JOHNSON AND ULYSSES GRANr.-In the
history of these two men--different as
their positions and character have seemed to
the multtude-there will be many points Of
striking resemblance TO the sagacious and
philosophical historian who looks into the real
nature Of things Grant the world will remem-
Der as q man whose career began in modesty
and the least possible selfassertlon, but who,
with few plain, straightforward, positive,
incorporating views, held with absolute
tenacity, went quietly onward in q career Of
great effort prevailing over all obstacles and
putting the gigantic Southern rebellion under
his feet johnson in politics was nearly tho
same man as Grant in war-not always 30
absolutely quiet, but equally positive and
uncompro mising, and equally engaged in q
terrible struggle against rebeilion-the rebel
lion Of the radical constitution haters. Grant
and Johnson were both by their foes abused
without limit and accused especially Of drunk
enness, and now we see johnson prevailing
over his scattered and cutup foes, and coming
out Of the strife with glory not less than that
won by the conqueror over the military
rebellion.
Year: 1868

A new and splendid opera house will be
thrown open to the public in this city this
week and another attempt made to establish
Italian opera on a permanent basis. This
branch of the lyric art has hitherto led a
checkered existence among us. Various
attempts have been made to keep it alive here
all Of which, however, have signally failed. All
sorts Of managers took charge of its ever vary
ing fortunes, and after passing through the
hands of a number of incapables IL finally
came to Mirezek. He commenced well, and
for some time c,mo very near making Italian
opera an unqualified success. Then arose
private clique OF stockholders belonging to
the very house that was destined as tho home
OF opera, who arrogatcd to themselves the right
Of ofjudging and deciding everything connected
with opera. They decrecd who should be
prima donna, what operas should be sung, and
monopoized not only the best seats in the
house, but also the entire management of the
opera. They used poor Maretzok as the nstru-
ment of their overbearing arrogance and
caused him to make fool of himself by wan
tonly attacking newspapers that were his best
friends. lie now suffers the consequences OF
allowing himself to be their dupe, and the
finances Of tho Academy are at the lowest cbb.
II may be converted into Black Crook estab-
lishmont a circus or menagerie but Its pres
tige as the home Of the opera has departed
forever. The now opera house (Pike's) is
organized on more liberal principles the pro-
prictor being the only stockholder. We shall
SEQ now whether Italian opera can succeed
under new auspices. The opening promises
we'll. La Grange and Brignoli arc great attrac-
tions, and, il well supported, viii undoubtedly
draw immense houses. But 1t is not enough to
begin well. The manager must put forth all
his energy and skill The quality Of the artistes
must constantly be kept up to first class stan
dard, and every means insured to win the
appreciation Of the public. Such course will
tend to mako Italian opera permanent success
in the metropolis. The new house is magnih-
cent temple of art, and everything placed on
its stage should be in keeping.
Year: 1868

Mayor Hoffman's message, delivered to the
Common Council yesterday, Is, in some re-
spects, most curious production, and savors
strongly of that pharisaical Puritanism for
which he processes such intense dislike. Instead
Of combining himself to business statement of
the affairs of the city the Mayor goes out Of
his way to apologize for the extravaganza and
corruption of last years municipal rule, and
attempts to fasten the responsibility of
the five millions increase OF taxation on
the republican State Legislature and
city commissions. While it is true that
the republican State Legislature for eight
years past has been little better than
den Of thieves, and that the republican Con-
gress during the last five years has been dis
grace to the nation, it is equally true that the
government of New York city has been one OF
the most corrupt that ever existed, In nearly
all its departments, and no apology or excuse
can be made for its extravaganza and dis
honesty.


The fact is that stealing has been going on
in every direction. The Aldermen have pub
lished obscure newspapers Of their own and
made hundreds Of thousands of dollars out Of
city advertising. The Corporation Counsel
has run up the expenses Of his department to
an enormous amount by paying out ten thou
sand dollar fees to himself and friends, with
true Irish liberality. Some Of the commissions
may have been squandering the peoples
money in very shameful manner, but the
regular city departments have kept pace with
them, and all are equally culpable. Copper
heads and radicals have formed Holy Alliance
for the purpose of plunder, and the city has
been the victim IF we are to have reforms
next year, and if the city revenues are to be
increased and the taxation lessened, we shall
be ready to give credit to all who take part in
The good work but the extravagance and
plundcf Of last year cannot be apologized for
or gloried over by any pleading, however spe-
cious, or by any language, however eloquent.
Year: 1868

FERRY Srs.--Notwithstanding the
apocryphal accounts Of ferry accidents with
which the New York journals have during this
week endeavored to alright their readers, the
accidents which have really occurred are
enough to justify us in calling upon the ferry
companies to rcdouble their vigilance against
the possibility Of their recurrence. We are
fully aware Of the habitual carelessness Of the
passengers on the fcrryboats we know how
foolishly eager they are first to jump aboard,
and thon to jump ashore but we must insi /
upon the necessity Of additional precautions
against the shocking accidents which have
lately loo often alarmed the public,
Year: 1868

The SHORTEST RoUrE TO THE IYDrEs,-The
facts that have como out in the past few
days in the use Of the telegraph have given
finally denomination after three centuries
that Columbus was right, and that the prows Of
bis little ships in their weary westward journey
were turned to the shortest way to the Indies.
Five days ago we laid before our readers the
news from China that came by way Of San
Francisco, and yesterday we gave the same
news coming by way Of London. We're the
London papers conducted with an cnterprising
spirit this news from China and japan, by way
Of San Francisco and New York, would have
been given H. London also four days before i!
was really given, coming by the contrary route.
When we have Submarine cable across tho
Pacific, 10y way Of the Sandwich Islands, we
Year: 1868

Judge Russeps Charge to tho Grand Jury.


Judge Russell, in his charge to the Grand
Jury yesterday, touched upon subject in our
social and municipal system which we have
repeatedly adverted to as ono OF vital
moment-namely, the condition Of tenement
houses and tho horrible disasters which are
constantly occurring in them. The judge
attributes the cause Of these disasters to the
inetflciency of the inspectors Of such buildings,
and we think that he Is not wrong in coming
to that conclusion. We are supposed to have
very efficient board Of officers entrusted with
the duty of supervising the buildings of the
city. In point of numbers, certainly,
and fat salaries they are large
enough. For instance, there is super
intendent, deputy superintendent and
twelve inspectors. This force ought to be suf-
fcient for the purposes for which it is created.
That it has failed in its duty the many fearful
disasters in tenement houses are conclusive evi-
dence. We would recommend, therefore, that
Governor Fenton should remove the whole
batch Of them.


Judge Russell, while drawing the attention
Of the jury to violations Of the Excise law,
deprecates the existence Of any law enacted
for one portion Of the State which does not
apply to all, regarding such as an imputation
upon the morality Of the particular locality SO
legislated for. As 10 the habit of carrying
concealed weapons, be recommends that those
who are addicted to this practice should be
admonished by the action of the courts Of the
liabilities attached to the use Of deadly weap-
ons. We give the judges charge in another
column.
Year: 1868

CURIOUS RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS OF THE Day
In the journal Of the same day we get the
report that Mr.. Bcecher now breaches from
desk made Of wood that grew on the Mount Of
Olives, associated with report that the police
in Newark, N j., has boen compelled to inter-
fere with so-called religious society because
Its worship had taken form that stepped
beyond the limits Of common decency. Super
stition in both cases--on the ono hand, the
Presbyterian running into that worship Of
wood and stone that puts him on level with
the adorers Of relics, who hold themselves
somewhat better for the possession Of piece
Of ''the true cross" and on the other poor
drivcllors whose feeble intellects push little
further the notion of those who have taught
them that duty toward God consisted in the
observance of certain forms. And such super
stiton finds plenty Of victims even in our en-
lightened nineteenth century.