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Year: 1868

The details of another shocking case of mur.
der transpired on Saturday night. At about
eleven o'clock on that night, as Officer Flanni-
gan, OF the twenty y-elght precinct, was patrol
ing his beat in the vicinity of 59l Greenwich
street, man named John Pindar. came from
ihe rear premises OF that number, and excitedly
inquired where he could find a physician
representing that his wife had fallen down in
a drunken fit, but that although he had thrown
pail OF water over her he had failed to revive
her. The officer. remarking the mans ner yous.
ness and earnestness to convince him of the
truth OF his statements by repeating them over
and over again, concluded to 20 with him into
the house and investigate the state of affairs for
himself.


The apartments occupied BY the man Pindar
are on the first floor Of the rear house. On en-
tering horrible sight was presented to the
eyes OF ,he astounded policeman, who was not
prepared for sanguinary spectacle after the
contrary representations that had been made to
him by Pindar. The woman was found living
on the floor OF the front room in a pool Of
blood. One side of the skull was crushed:
there was deep cut to the brain on the other
side, the face was horribly bruised, the left ear
either bitten or torn Of, and the left hand badly
cut by some sharp instrument.


Plndar was at once taken into custody and
conveyed, with his two little chihiren, to the
station house. On examining the apartments
the police found there bayonet, the blade of
which was still wet. as if it had been cleaned
OF the blood by means of water. A rag satu.
rated with blood was found close BY. 1t ap-
peared that Pindar had washed the face of the
corpse with water, either in the hope of re.
vIving the woman or Of washing away the eyi.
dences of the bloody deed


The neighbors say the Pindar family had re-.
sided in the house for about month. Mrs.
Pindar was seen at about 9 o'clock on the even
Ing OF the murder, and at about 10 q quarrel
was heard going on between the husband and
wi1e. The children-a boy aged eight, and a
girl OF four years-were in the room at the time
of The occurrence and the former states that his
fatfer beat and kicked his mother, and finally
raj
arose 1t appears, from demand made by Pin.
dar for a sum Of money which his wife had in
her possession, and which she refused to give
him when he demanded it.-N. y. 7eIegram, ID
Year: 1868

which that can be SO surely effected,
In the case of an Apglo-Saxon, Celtic or
Teutonic freeman, as making the negro
his political and social equal. The New
York Tribune speaks Of "the atheistic If
not fiendish assertion Of s natural, un-
eonqusrable antipatiy between the Csu-
easlan and tbs African races" but this
is mere rigmaroIe. The antipathy ex-
lists, and always viii exist. 1t is the
sirrepressible conflict" between races
that cannot ertst except as superior and
inferior: and the attempt to make them
equal VIII arouse the bitterest hate in the
bosom Of every white man whom 1t is
attempted to subject to this intolerable
degradation.


If the people Of the North do not soon
become disguised and flame with just
indignation st the state of things in the
South,-if they are willing to continue
70 be responsible for military despotism
and the investiture of negroes with Of
fees once honorable, and the certainty
Of the presence of negroes as members
of the two Houses of Congress, it will be
useless for US to continue the struggle.
a people that can deliberately approve
OF and sustain such measures is not fit
to be free, and the government of ty-
rant is precisely what it needs and de.
serves. Radicslism cannot hslt. Like
one who has sold his soul to the devil, it
must go on from crime to crime, each
new crime contributing more efficiently
to the certainty of its downfall.
Year: 1868

Every white man is disfFanehised in
Arkansas, by the Constitution lately lit
tered there, who Will not swear that be
will never endeavOr to deprive negroes
of the right OF voting.


a correspondent in that State asks US
these questions:


"Suppose a man takes that oath, and
in November YOtes for the nominee of
the New York Convention, and that
nominee should be opposed to manhood
suffrage mot very prObable), or suppose
be takes the oath, and thereby becomes
an eiector, and in November votes for
some persons, for President and Vice
President, who, themselves, are not op-
posed to manhood suffrage, but think
that the matter of franchise should and
does belong 10 the States, and at the next
general election, the electOr, thus quail
fed, and thus having voted, should
through design, or unknowingly vote for
members OF the Legislature, who had
changed their views in relation to man
hood suffrage, and who should exert
themselves TO abridge it, and reduce it
down to intelligence and intellect, would
an act of that sort make the electors
guilty of perjury?


We can only answer that to vote for
person to be member of the Legislature,
knowing him to be opposed to negro suf-
frage, and expecting him to exert him
self as Legislator tot take the right Of
voting away from the negroes, would be
a violation Of the oath. So it would be
to vote for a person for President,
pledged or expected to do all he constitu-
tienally could to rid the South of that
pest. In that, as in other matters, what
1t is not lawful for one himself to do, it
is not lawful for him to procure others to
do.


No man should take any oath, intend
ing not to keep it. That it is unlawful
to require it, makes, in our opinion, no
difference. To escape death, torture or
Imprisonment, one might be justified or
at least excused, for taking such an oath,
meaning to break it, as taken under du-
ress. No less urgent necessity could ex-
euse him. Better be distranchised for
ever, than buy the privilege of voting
with false oath, an oath not meant to
be kept, or q lie.
Year: 1868

In this neighborhood the late rains
have improved the cotton and corn very
much, and will add fully One-half TO cur
prospects for good yield OF the latter.


The farmers in Terrell county, Ga,
despair of making anything like half q
com crop. The drOuth in many portions OF
the county has lasted seven weeks. Cot
ton is small but looking well in some
portions of the county. The fruit is fall
ing of rapidly and is q complete failure.


The Cuthbert GA appeal, says that
the drouth is again becoming severe, and
the corn crop is nearly ruined. This is
particularly the Case about BrookvilIe,
and we learn that nearly all of Stewart
county has suffered terribly.


The crops near Columbus, Ga, are
suffering for rain. A great deal Of the
growing corn is now too far advanced to
be much benefited, but the later corn SIS
well as the cotton would be greatly
helped by it.


The Atlanta (Ga.) Lr1teligeacer
says: Two attempts at rain, one on
Sunday the other yesterday, proved
only miserable failures. We had little
wind, great deal Of thunder and light
ming and a few drops OF water only.
Everything is parehed, but copious
showers, we understand, have fallen In
several places in the surrounding eoun-
try. We earnestly speak for the next
chance.


"A letter from Warnersville, Ca,
says: The wheat crop in this section has
not turned out as we'll as expected, on
account of the rust. 1 think, however,
there was a good yield wherever the
land was good, and doubtless enough has
been raised for home consumption. l
trust this has been so to the full extent.
The cotton on superior land is appearing
well, but the corn is beginning to droop
for the want of rain, none OF which worth
banning have we had for five weeks.
There has been some in other sections
not far from this. The garden vegetables
are perishing,


The Rome ga Courier says There
have been rains in some localities, but
as a general thing the crops are suffering
for rain greatly ia this section. Unless
we have rain soon, the corn crop will be
materially injured.


"A note from S planter in the Cane
brake country in Alabama to the Selma
Times says: Corn is literally burnt up
Not more than half 8 crop can be made !;
and unless we get rain soon, early corn
will make nothing. Cotton is growing
slowly; but il is suffering for rain.
Planters are holding on TO their old corn,
asserting that they will not make
enough this year to carry them through
another season.
Year: 1868

THE NORMAL ScHooL.-Gen. Andrews
has called meeting Of the Prudential
Committee, and We understand that there
is q prospect that site will very soon be
had for the Normal School. This is re-
suit most devoutly to be hoped for.
Year: 1868

The editor of the Little Rock Republican, in
a recent number. attempted to east slur up
on Us, because we were native of Connccti-
try for his country's good,' 1t would
please us "muchly" to hear of his standing
at the place of his nativity. In connection
with this subject we ask to be permitted to
publish notice of our humble self, from
" or Country" a paper published in Middle
town, Conn. our native place. called forth
by u very complementary article of our hum
bic efforts to help forward the cause of justice,
in Il recent number of the Little Rock Gazette.
To both Of the papers, we wish to make our
article is of the date of Feb. lst:


Coon SIGNS IN ARKANsAs.-From the Lit
tie Rock, Ark Gazette, we learn that efforts
are being put forward in taat State for COM
plcte organization of the Democratic or White
Mems Party of Arkansas. Our old friend and
tire-tried dcmocrat-Mr. j. s. Dunham-as a
member of the State Commtte. has taken
personal charge of this matter and has issued
circulars urging the white men in every coun-
ty to form white Mems Clubs" for work in
the future political movements in that State
From what we know of Mr.. Dunham's earn
est, thorough going zeal in the cause of good
Democratic government and his wide eXpe-
rience in party management. and clear insight


into political combinations and movements.
there can be no reasonable doubt of the or
ganization which he is inaugurating in Ar
kansas meeting with final success as desira-
BILE as il will be cheering, to the hearts of all
conservative men throughout this reeling Re-
public. Mr.. punham is favorably known to
the Democrats of this congressional district
where he was long one of the most ardent
and hardwoking members of the party. and
his services were well appreciated as they
were highly valuable. May he now receive
the reward which his labors in the right cause
honestly cntitle him to.
Year: 1868

viii be day long remembered in the an
nails of Arkansas. On that day the people OF
this State are to decide whether they will vote
themselves equal to the Negro, or repudiate
the damnable steppingstone to mongrelsm
and miscegenation. 1t is enough to make
Anglo Saxan blood boil i think that we are
even so much as forced to make a decision, in
matter SO Inon,trous and disgusting. Yet
point by the aid Of the bayonet, and We must
assert our manhood and VOW eternal antago-
nism to the equality political or social-oi
the Negro and White man.
Year: 1868

.S- The Fort Smith, Nec Era. in quite q
long article, in noticing what we had to say
in reference to the marrying of white wo-
man and black man, contrary to the laws of
the State, fully indorses this miserable state of
affairs. The paper containing the article, is
mislaid and we are not able to put our hand
on it. If the Editor of the Era thinkSa Ne
gro is his equal we shall not quarrel with, or
dispute him on that point; but we do object
to lis dragging down a large majority of the
white population Of this State to that level.
Year: 1868




STATE OF NEW JERSEY, Oct. Q, 1880.
UTAR SIR was very much Obliged by the letter
which YOU did me the honor to write me by our
amhable young friend. the Marquis de La Fayette,
whose eNertons to serve this country In his own
additional proofs OF hs Jealous attachment TO our
cause, and has endeared him to still more.
la came out flushed with the expectations OF q de-
cisive campaign and fred with hopes OF acquiring
fresh aurcls: but in both he has been disappointed,
for we have been condemned to an inactivity a. in
consistent with the situation Of affairs as with
the ardor Of his temper.
am sensible Of all owe you. my dear sir, for your
sentiments vi me, aud while am happy In your es-
teem cannot but wish occasions Of giving you
marks Of mine.


The idea Of making tour together, which you sup-
Rest after the war, would be one OF the strongest
motives could have TO postpone my plan Of retire.
meF and make visit TO Europe, II my domestic
habits which seem 10 acquire strength from restraint
did not tell me l shall lind II impossible to resist
them longer than my duty to my country calls for
the sacrifice Of my incnations. l.Dlth


doubt not you are so fully informed by Congress
OF our political aud military state that IL would be
superfuous To trouble you with anything relating to
either. II were TO speak topics Of the Kind 1t
would be TO show that our present position makes
OF the two things essential TO us-peace, or the
most vigorous aid OF our allies In the article Of
money. OF their disposition 10 serve US We cannot
doubt; their generosity Will do everything their
means will permit.


With my best wishes for the preservation Of your
useful life, and for every happiness that can attend
you which sincere attach ment can dictate,
am, my Dear Sir, Yr. Most 0bed. Hbl servt


GO. WASHINGTON.
His Excell'y Doc. b. FRANKLIN.
Year: 1868

The Chicago Times thus refers to the
case Of Stanton, and the promised report Of
Senator Howard thereon


Washington dispatches say that Senator
Howard will be ready to report on the case
Of Stsnton-formeriy Secretary of War
as soon az the Senate shall reassemble. 1t
may be true that Howard will have a re-
port in the case ready, but no one ac-
quainted with that Senator will believe
that he has prepared it during the holiday
recess Of the Senate. "Honest Jake" has
different ideas of the way in which Christ
mas and New Years should be spent, from
those VINO imagine that the Original de-
signations of Providence" did not intend
whisky for man. In a natural state, it
would be a labor of love for Howard to de-
fend Stanton. In habitual state, when
among his most cherished constituents, it
would be labor which Howard would he
very likely TO forget. The probabilities
are, therefore, that the report which will be
laid before the Senate will be Stanton's
own concOction. He has all Of HoWard's
virus without the redeeming virtue of
drunkenness which occasionally makes the
latter incapable of mischief.


1t is reported that Grant will vacate the
War Office, even should the President order
him to remain, should the Senate disap-
prove of Stanton's suspension. If he has
made any statement of this kind, he should
forthwith be moved cut of the War De-
partment. A man should be there who
will test the validity of the tenure Of Office
bill, should it become necessary. 1t is not
probable, however, that the Senate will be
in haste to champion Stanton. He has
been as treaeherous to the Jacobins as to
the President
Year: 1868

The New York Times gives the follow
ing singular case of mistaken identity as
occurring in enc of the courts of that city:


The case was one in which a certain
man was claimed by certain woman as
her husband. She brought evidence to
show that he had married her ten years
ago, that he had recognized her as his
wife, and that his name was Peterson. He
admitted his name, but denied the other
charges. Proof was brought that he was
not the same Peterson as the other And
on this point the testimony was really ex-
traordinary witnesses on one side swear
ing to circumstances that were utterly con-
Trajectory to those sworn to by the other !;
till finally there seemed no explanation
other than that it was case of mistaken
identity. For example, he was recognized
as the yeritable individual who married
her in 1857 by certrin marks on bis per-
SON. but he showed conclusively that
these marks did not exist on his body till
seven years after the alleged marriage,
when they were produced by surgical
operation performed ia this city. She
brought proof that he lived with her in one
place at the time he proved he lived a
thousand miles away from it. And so on
through this remarkable and complicated
trial. Now, though on ordinary principles
as ordinarily applied, We might sup pose
that the plaintiffs allegations aud evidence
would have been considered far more than
sufficient to condemn and compel the man
to accept and recognize her as his wife, he
was discharged from custody and she de-
parted without husband"
Year: 1868

We shall constantly admonish the Southern
people 60 be self-reliant. and shall do what we
may be able to induce the establishment Of
manufactures in our midst for out home pro-
ducts. To this end we will pay special attention
to the COST and STATISTICS Of manufacturing.
and exert ourselves TO encourage the divsrsi6
cation Of Southern industries aud the develop
uent OF Southern resources.
Year: 1868

And for the special pleasure and profit Of the
young. each week wewill give a general literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall find
its way into our columns UNFIT for the perusal
the mothers and daughters Of the land. Depre-
eating the demoraliEing ssusstiOnalism Of many
contemporary journals we shah eschew that
character; striving to give the reader substantial
matter. prefsrring 70 be useful rather than


snsational.
Year: 1868

by A CONSOLIDATION OF THE lash
WILLIE UNION AND AMERICAN and the
DISPATCH, and by the generous and united
support Of the US1oN AND DIsPATcH by the
patrons Of both tae former papers. the Proprie-
tors are enabled TO present Newspaper hithe
10 unsurpassed in this city OF State.


IN FULLNESS AND ACCURACY
NEWS. our paper will compare favorably ith


best in the entire country; and in saying


we only repeat the expressions Of many


patrons, who are most capable Of judging IN


matters.
Year: 1868

And kindred topics. we shall also give an ex
iensive variety of valuable end interesting mat
ter-ths best adapted to the farming GLASSES o,
cur State, which will. in great measure sup
ply the place Of family agricultural paper.
Year: 1868

The Secretaries of Democratic Club.
VIII confer favor upon the editors of this col
umn by sending to the CRESCENT Office after each
meeting of the several clubs which they represent
synopsis of the proceedings. We are com
PEELED to ask this from them, as the rapidly in.
creasing number of Democratic clubs in the CITY
render it impossible for local force, however
large TO attend every meeting. We wish to make
this column complete compendium of local
political intelligence, and, with the aid of our
friends, will certainly do so. But such assistance
is Decessary. We trust that the Democrats of the
city will give il.
Year: 1868

.Knoxyills Waig: Wetaks pleasure
in bearing testimony 10 the efficient
management Of this institution for
some time past. The thanks Of all
friends Of those who are SO nnfortu-
nate as to require instruction here
are due to Professors Ijams and HON
mel, and to the Boad Of Trustees,
for the interest manifested and che
energy and skill displayed in render
ing the school everything that was
intended or desired BY iIs incoFpora-
tors and friends. The funds granted
by the,State in aid Of tho Institution
have, in our Judgment, been judi
ciously expended, with astrlct view 10
the comfort and Improvement Of the
inmates. Every one who has had an
opportunity to witness tho manage
ment Of this institution will cordially
approve of all we have said in ap-
probation Of It's rnanagars and man
agement w


In addition to ths interest man
Tested in the mental welfare Of those
committed to their care, the teachers
have tastefally improved the grounds
around the Asylurns giving them an
air of comfort not often met with in
institutions Of this kind,
Year: 1868

nice little cottage which Sarah had discov'
cred. The old bachelor landlord came In
during the evening, but playfully refused to
talk of business. He bade Henry call In
business hours; ''or," he added, with
good.natnred prctsnce Of malice, "send
your vile. She Is the first woman with
whom ever found II entirely satisfactory
to transact business"


OF course they removed but they did
even better than that In tho new house,
at their first breakfast, feeling like prince
and princess in fact, as they were by name'
Sarah said -


"suppose, Henry, we should buy this
place 7"


"Why, Sarah! 1t strikes mo that you
have taught me economy only to convert
,se into extravaganza. Where Is the mon
sy to come from ?"


"Suppose, then, that should buy 1t!
The little have would be well invested in
N home for our children"


> Henry did not know she hal any sum in
reserve, large or small. But that did not
strike him so much, as the purpose she
avowed In the investment.


The furniture they had was moro than
enough, The five hundred dollars bonus
was put into paint and repairs. The house
became by her own purchase, her own
property. She has put what many ladies
expend in q marriage outfit into a house
over her head, instead Of finery for her per.
son. And the twain are as well content as
married folks could we'll be, In this world
of mutual faults and repentances. And
they have been living in their new house
long enough to prove that there was sense
in Sarah's forrthouCht. The present sub.
ject of discussion 10, whore wing could be
added for more commodious nursery. We
are sure ofono ,hing-that Sarah will have
her own way. And we are equally sure OF
one thing more-that Henry will confess
that nothing could be better.
Year: 1868

The letter Of General Grant to the Prcsi.
dent upon the removal Of Stanton and
Sheridan 10 characteristic OF tho man. IL
shows the same supreme good sense which
distinguishes Gran, as il did Lincoln; tho
same sngaclty and moderation, but clear
ness and fiunness which cndear him moro
and more to the country. In regard to Mr..
Stanton the General reminds the President
that the Tenure Of Office Bill was intended
especially to protect the Secretary Of War,
and concludes quietly 4Thc meaning OF
the law may be explained away BY an ss.
tute lawyer, but eommon.scpse and tho
views Of the loyal people will give to Il tho
effect intended by It's framen." In speaking
Of Sheridan he gives him high praise in
saying: "IIe is universally and dcservedly
beloved by The people who sustained this
Government through its trials, and feared
by those who would still be The enemies Of
the Government"


It seems to be impossible for any mnn to
pretend further that he does not know what
Grants views and sympathies arc. Could
he make them more clear, could he awaken
prolounder public confidence II he should
write letter advocating certain details Of
policy? On the contrary. II there he any
thing which would disturb tho feeling
which the vast body Of faithful Union men
in the country entertain for General Grant,
Il would bc letter from him 'defning his
position" Deep and permanent faith In
public men at such period as this 10 not
founded upon what they say for paricu.
lar purpose. but is the result Of the imprcs.
sion Of their whole career.


This letter, written under strong sense
Of public duty, shows that the Generals
opinion Of the policy Of reconstruction
which has been adopted Is that Of the most
intelligent men in the country. Supporting
his friend Sheridan against the rebel pres
sure to which the President gladly yielded,
no says that the assertion constantly made
that the administration was dissatisfied with
Sheridan "emboldcncd the opponents Of
the laws Of Congress within his command
to oppose him IN every way in their power,
and has rendered necessary measures which
otherwise may never have been necessary"
Those laws are to be repealed, or they arc
to control reconstruction. The Democratic
party will 60 into tho election clamoring
for its repeal, and insulting Sheridan and
all the ''satraps" who enforced the law.
The Republican party will insist that tho
principle Of the law, namely, the equal
rights Of all the citizens, shall continue to
inspire reconstruction. Ono OF the two
parties will succeed. There will not bc
new party, and, Of course, II tho Republi.
cans repeal tho Jaw they retire from tho
contest. Can there be any doubt, then
that General Grant will be tho Republican
candidate rs tho representative Of the Re-
publican policy? lie will be the President
elected by the principle which maintained
the war to its triumphal close.