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Year: 1868

This is the main plank in the Radical
platform, so far as practical working
goes. The negroes can be made to be


lieve almost anything, if told to them by
those in whom they have confidence. At
the Frog Bayou Barbecue, Sargt. Tyler,
Of Fort Smith, was invited and asked to
bring as many friends as he chose. This
was done because we desired to show to
the ignorant that the Federal army were
not opposed to themectlngs gotten up by
Conservatives. Sarg't Tyler came and
somc of his fellow soldiers with him. We
were pleased to see them and to hear the
Sergeant speak But what was our as
tonishmcnt when some time after the bar.
becue, we learned that the negroes had
been told by their white leaders that these
soldiers were "rebels dressed ia F'ederol
umiform.n OF course they intend to stick
to this faisehood and make il do duty as
a truth Ofcourse many of the negroes
believe II. The leader among the negroes
WAS so demoralized by this sight and by
the speech of Gen. EDWARDS. that the
League had to- reorganize the militia
coinpany and make him "captain," after
impressing upon him that these were
rebels dressedin Federal uniform"
Year: 1868

IN the present great struggle for the liberties of
the people, and that to all such, to whatever


party they may have heretofore belonged, we
extend the right hand of fellowship, and hail
all such cooperating with us as friends and
orothers.
Year: 1868

Has the man on horseback spoken
Said the Tribune, editorially, August II
1867: Probably General Grant can af
ford to be deaf and dumb candidate
but this country cannot afford to cleo
a deaf and dumb President"
Year: 1868




1t was plain that in the interval Of
adjournment the brains and decency OF
the Convention had acquired promi-
nence. Scalawagerie from the eastern
border was at discount upon reasseHn-
bling, and the delegates from the Pan
handle, the river and westerA railroad
cousties went to the front. An organ
ization was therefore effected, which
gave the Convention what it sadly
nee led q calm and capable President
Campbell, of ofOhio-and repetition OF
the mornings confusion was rendered
improbable. Nevertheless the carpet
baggers were not yet conquered. They
were ripe for renewal of the row, and
the representation question gave them
their opportunity. They wanted the
legislative basis-each county to have
as many votes as it had members in the
House of Delegates. The people from
this region insisted that the proper
basis was that of actual votes. Under
the scalawag plan, Greenbrier and Mon
roe county, with three hundred Radical
votes, would have the same representa-
ton as Ohio county, with two Thousand
Radical votes. Upon the other basis
each county would be represented ac
csrding to its '1oyar strength.


Another squabble eHsued. Although
not of the intensity or duration of the
first round, the second was bitter and
disgraceful. The border men insisted
that they should represent rebels a
well as "loyal" men in the Convention
Year: 1868

Money continues active at per cent fat the minimum
call loans with transactions at per cent In con


ana and lilo commission paid currency loans The
activity OF the past two days is known TO DO to degree
artificial it stated that the locking up business has
commenced again, aud thati is IN the Interest OF parties
heavily short Of the market who are forced to this meas
in order TO their shorts, This renewal OF inter
ference with the workings OF tho money market at tho
time OF the quarterly statement should be sufficient to
call the attention OF Congress 10 the abuses attending the
making II upon day FOR all the banks and they should
promptly give the Controller the power to call for
statement from any hank on any snch date as he may
name and omit the usual quarterly statement made
the first Monday IN January AT the present time few
millions Withdrawn from circulation Is the cause Of great
disturbance Of all business interests ana Is only OF bonc
Ill to half dozen heavy spcculatOs Who are enabled 10
Year: 1868

So we heard a great strapping
young man say the other day In nn
Office. We did want to give him n
piece of our mind so bad; aud we'll
Just write to him. You want capital,
doyou? And suppose you had what
you call capital, what would you do
with IL? You want capital! Have
you not hands aud feet, and muscle,
and bone, AMI brains, and don't you
call them capital? What more capt.
tai did God give anybody? 20, but
they are not money! say you. But
they are more than money, aud no.
body can take them away from you.
Don't you know how to use them p
Ii you don't it In time yoa were learn
Ing. Take hold Of the plow, or hoe,
or jock plane, or broad AK, and 20 to
work. Your capital will Soon yield
you large interest. Aye, but there's
the rub! You don't want to work
you want money on credit, so you
can play gentleman aud speculate,
and end by playing the vagabond.


Or you want a plantation with
plenty of hirelings upon Ii 10 do the
work, while you run over the coun-
try and dissipate; or you want To
marry some rich girl who may be-
foolish enough to take you for your
good looks, that she may support
you.


Shame on you, young man! Go tn
work with the capital you have, aud
you'll soon make interest enough up
on 10 to give you rs much money m
you want and make you feel like u
man. Ifyou can't make money on
what capital you have, you could not
make 1t Ii you had n million dollars
In money. Ifyou don't know how
To use bone, muscle aud brains, you
would not know how To use gold. If
you let the capital you have lie idle,
and waste and rust out, 1t would be
the same thing with you IL you had
gold; you would only know how to
waste it.


Then don't stand about idle, q great
helpless child waiting for. somebody
to come and feed you, but go TO work.
Take the first work you can find, no
matter what IL Is, SO that you do 10
well. Yes, whatever you undertake,
do 1t well; always do your best. III
you manage the capital you already
have. you will soon have plenty more
to manage but IL you can't or won't
manage the capital God has given
you, you will never have any other
to manage. Do you hear, young
man ?-Ruttaiad County journal.
Year: 1868

rRAINER. HOUSE, CARRIAGE AND
W Sign Painter has taken II. wild's place at
Cedar Falls and will give entire satisfaction to all
who entrust him with work In his line OF business.
Shop over Fesdck's wagon shop. Paper hanging
neatly done on short notice.
Year: 1868

Philip Philips the wonderful sacred songster is coming to Wolcottville, where he will sing Thursday Evening, Jan. 23d, in the Methodist Church. for the benefit oi the funds of the church. His concerts are among the most wholesome, popular and attractive entertainments enjoyed by the public. For the last two years he has been singing to immense au- dienccs, in the principal cities, east and west, and always to the great delight of all who have been so fortunate as to hear him. There is soul in every note of his song, and his voice combines wonderful clearness with sweetness and power. Let none fail to hear him; it will be in the memory life long delight. The piece entitled ''Your Mission" as sung by MT. Philips, is worth more than whole concert of secular mu- sic. Another opportunity to hear him will not soon occur in this section, as he has more calls from large places than he can possibly accept. Mir. Phillips notice of the concert will be found in the papers next week and tickets will be for sale at the Post Office in Litchfeld and in Vol cottVilla
Year: 1868

Christmas eve was duly observed at St. Andrews church. The Rector. Rev. Mir. Wilton, preached powerful sermon, on the subject of church festivals, and the du- ty of all believers to duly observe them, 8 large and very attentive audience listened to tho Rev. Gentleman's eloquent dis course with the strongest indications of satisfaction. The now drug store of Wm s. Smith is in full and successful operation. They have got pills and powders, syrups and salves, bitters and barks, cordial and calo- mel, blue mass and beeswax; and any and everything which is necessary to expel disease and distemper from frail human nature. Besides the skill and urbanity with which he compounds his portions is of itself enough to make Q sick man dismiss his physician and get we'll of himself. Our citizens are just now utterly dis gusted with the low-lived personal defama- tions that disgrace almost every page of our best journals. A late instance is to be l found in the last weeks Farmer. Of the same kind, also, is the course of the Se,ai- nel, in making Mir. Shove one of our most worthy and respected citizens the subject ] of abuse.

 It is high time that an evil of such mag nitude should be given at least Q passing consideration. If correspondents are so blind to courtesey and common decency, can we not expect something better of those who have control of the Press? The residents of this place, especially our best citizens, have been one after another sub- jected to low lived abuse and scandal which not only shocks our own people but injures us abroad.

 In regard to MT. Shove, those acquaint- ed with him, know him to be not only a worthy member of our best society but a man of principle as much above his libel Ter IS Heaven is above tho Five Points. A RESIDENT.
Year: 1868

For tho Enquirer. Seldom do we chronicle the death of one so universally beloved and regretted as Mrs. Beers.

 For almost the whole of her long life. time resident of this village, she was identified with it's history, and there are few among us who have not, during that time, felt her warm sympathy in the joys and sorrows which have como to us; nor can we ever forget the friendly greeting she always extended to us, under her own roof, where for so many years she has dwelt, beloved and respected by all. | She was of so placid and gentle nature, that even Time dealt lovingly with her, and spared her the infrmities of age; yet, though she seemed to possess the spirit of immortal youth, she has now passed away, and the home which has so long been sun shiny with her presence, is indeed dark without her.

 The sorrows of that home are sacred we will not intrude upon them.

 But not only there is this bereavement felt-there isa gloom over the whole neigh borhood. There are many '' walking soft ly ir the bitterness of their souls," for the memory of this dear friend who has left them.

 Her funeral services were solemn and touching. No word of spoken eulogy was needed. The silent, fearful presence of SC many who loved her, was all that her affec. tionate heart could have asked, and as he1 neighboEs and friends followed her to her last resting place. and laid her down be- heath the pure winding-sheet of winter, it seemed fair type of her refined and spot less character, even as it was blessed en- blem of the faith she had so long professed in Him whose precious blood can make each soul Gas white as snow." Though her name will hereafter be only 6 sweet memory among us, and "the places which once knew her shall know her no more" yet we thank God that |" we sor- row not as those without hope" but bless His holy name for this dear servant "de- parted this life in His faith and fear, look ing for the blessed resurrection in the last day, when again we hope to greet our loved and lost ones.
Year: 1868

Last week it came to the knowledge of wide- awake Justice and Selectman in the southwestern part of Litchfeld that English girl, servant in that neighborhood, was in 8 condition which would probably lead to her being chargeable to the town. The man who was guilty in the affair was miscegenated individual, Q combination of the African, Indian and white; nevertheless he had settlement in the town of Warren, and in case of a marriage between the parties Litchfeld ran no further risk. In came the Justice and there was consultation with the first selectman and town att torney. There was no avoiding the conclusion-it must be either miscegenation case or a pauper case. On examination it appeared that there were none of those ugly enactments against mixed marriages on our statute books that, in Conser- vative State, might have consigned the Jus tice, selectmen, and town attorney to some disagreeable place; consequently miscegenation was resolved on. Process was issued, and the parties were brought before the justice for mar riage, when it was discovered that the gentleman of mixed descent was 8 minor. Thereupon tho first selectman took a trip to Middlebury and ob- tained his fathers written consent and the mar riage was finally consumatod in somewhat seclu- 

 have performed his part admirably, although his style was perhaps rather more judicial than minis terial.

 Now we must confess little surprise at such ad- vanced Radicalism in such a quarter. It beats Wendell Philips in so far as actions speak louder than words Probably the Sentinel will feel oblg- ed to pitch into the gentleman concerned in this matter. If so, although their Radicalism is far in advance of ours, We shall not see them abused. They have evidently acted conscientieusly, and a board of town officers who act on high moral grounds, are novelty that deserves encourage ment Above all We do not wish to hear the Re- publican authorities of Warren accusing them of sacrificing great principles to save their Town a few dollars

 Whether the gentlemen intend running an indo- pendent miscegenation ticket next spring, or to continue their coalition with the Democracy, we have not yet learned. Further particulars will be found under the head of Marriage Notices.
Year: 1868

Renne's Killing Magic Oil is used by a number of the families in our town, and they speak we'll of it as remedy for curing most painful complaints. tis the cleanest and most delicious article to use we have found. The large sized bottles are cheapest in proportion to the price.
Year: 1868

murdered defenselcss prisoners Of
war, after their surrender at Ft. Pill
low, and now said Mr.. L., / desire
that 30 many Of you as would prefer
that this colored soldier upon my
right should have the elective fran
chise rather than the rebel Forrest
will say, aye. In an instant there
was clear ringing shout Of affirma-
ton from every Republican in the
house. Mr.. L. then said so many of
you as would give the elective fran
chise to Forrest in preference to the
colored soldier, will say aye; and
right here before giving the result of
that vote we wish to say that we do it
with shame as q citizen of Wapello
county, we could wish that there was
some excuse we might make, such as
a Misunderstanding Of its nature .
mlsapprehension, or something by
way Of palliation, but it is utterly i'm
possible and with shame mingled
with indignation, we have to admit
and make it q matter of Wapello Co.,
history that 4 sharp response
In The affirmative was given by at
least q majority Of the Democrats
present. What think you, loyal men
Of Wapello County? You well re
member the time whom you sent your
sons to the field. in the country's de-
fense, and when some other men sent
in their stead (when drafted) the col
ored man, (and it was perhaps well
for the success Of our arms that they
did so.)


What think you, We say to this
decision, of Democracy, upon the
question put by Mr.. Loughridge.-
For our part we think that it plain
ly evinces that the Democracy Of
Wapello County has lost none Of the
sympathy which characterized it
during the war, and led it's organ,
the Ottumwa Mercury, edited by Il.
B. Hendershott and e. L. Burton
Candidate for Circuit Judge) to
publish to the world during that war:
"Not Another Man nor Another Dol
lor for the Prosecution of the War"
1t seems to us that it is enough to
lead us to renew again all our ener--
gies to gain the victory at the polls
this fall which crowned our arms in
the faeld.
Year: 1868

Wall street, which had calculated upon


Republican successes at the recent elections


was taken by surprise yesterday morning


when the retlrns from Pennsylvania, Ohio
| and Indiana met the eager eyes of the peo-
pie; for the results were even more flattE-
ing to the Republican party than had been
| anticipated, and the great majority ap-


peared gratified accordingly. Gold had
| been so much depressed previously that
it did not respond to the news as largely


as it would have otherwise done, for it
| failed to touch lower point than 1863;


but the real barometer of public feeling


was the market for government securities,
which advanced steadily throughout the day
under larger investment demand than has


beenlknown on any previous day for many
months past. Orders were telegraphed
from all parts of the country for five-twen-
ties. and those who had before timidly held


back, waiting to be reassured by political
events, came forward boldly as buyers.
This is the beginning of fresh demand for
our national securities, which promises to
carry them higher than they have been for
years, and considering their cheapness, in
comparison with all the other stocks dealt
in on the stock exchange, the margin for
rise is wider than may be generally sup
posed.


Confidence in the public credit has been
greatly strengthened by the reassuring voice
of the people of the States in aues-
ton, uttered through the ballot box, and
the bears in the Gold Room have for
once a good argument upon which to base
operations for decline in the premium,
SO far as it is influenced by political causes. j.
The election of Grant is now regarded as
certainty, and all fears of Reputation
schemes are set at rest. Our securities
abroad will respond to the improved tone
of public feeling here; and they will be in
greater demand than ever for investment in
Europe. Even speculation in railway
shares seemed to derive fresh impetus
from the news, and prices experienced a
further rise, although they were far above
the range of real values before, and men
congratulated each other upon the result as
if they had received q personal benefit.
The rallying cry now should be, down with
the gold and up with the bonds.-Ne,c


York Herald.
Year: 1868

THE Southern States have declared
their willingness to assist In paying
the national debt; and they have ut
terly repudiated the Confederate debt;
they abandon secession and slavery,
and declare that they will support the
Union In good faith, But Tie Radi-
calls speak of the Southern white men
as "rebels," assail them In bitter
terms-charge them with crime and
evil intent--adopt laws to oppress and
humiliate them, and do not acknowl-
edge Southern States as the equals Of
the Northern-thus establishing o
dictatorial system of government,
which they support by military arm.
" this way there can he no Union
no peace. A Union In chains Is not
peace. II Is not Republic.
Year: 1868




when to propitiate his colored adher-
ents, he turned her adrift and install
ed in her place, one nearer the COM
plexion Of his new friends, principles
and politics, and who was "ter de
manners born" Since the election,
this fellow has left for parts unknown,
and II anybody up your way wants to
buy fine farm for a song, here's a
capital opportunity. All have just
stated of this wretched semblance of
white man is the unvarnished truth,
as my proximity enables me to
avouch.


WILL CONGRESS ADMIT MISSISSIPPI


THIS SESSION?


1t seems now that it will not, yet If
1t did, under the negro constitution,
1t would insure the State to Grant, In
my Judgement because this negro
constitution enjoins new registration
at once, and an oath to be administer
ed to all applicants, which 1 believe
but a few of the present sixty thou
sand registered white voters could or
would take. ~


HOW WILL THE RECONSTRUCTED


rf.t STATES VOTE?


Many sincerely believe that two
thirds of the seven Southern States
lately readmitted will be carried for
the Democracy 1 have the smallest
hope of such triumph in even one
of them, because their new constitu-
tions all enjoin as the condition of
franchise an oath substantially the
same as the one just spoken of, which
will keep from the polls in November
three-fourths of those whites who
Were registered under the reconstruc-
ton act. 1t is of no use to cite the
Presidents amnesty in contravention
of this, for that amnesty will be a
dead letter until the control of the
government is wrested from Radical
ism. .f-r '.. |..E
THE OF THE MILITARY


This measure already being con-
summated in the lately readmitted
States, but gives place to another, fal
more menacing to any hopes of free
election, and that is the immediate
organization of negro and scalawag
militia to uphold the local tyranny
and control the ballot, as was done in
Tennessee. OF course, we could over
awe such a force at any time if we
would, but it will not be attempted
in the South any more than in Ten
nessee. Nor should it be. If there
was ever q time when much and
long suffering people should "grin and
bear it," tits the South OH this eve O
tho national elsetion- ~ God In hill
mercy forefend US from any absyanct
of our noble martyrdom between now
and then, for it would inevitably re
suit in checking the now high rolling
and volume gathering tide of return
ing reason and fraternity at the great
North. If the thunderous diapasoI
of this oncoming and majestic flood
deceive us not, it will sweep with ease
over the entire electoral vote of the
negro controlled South opposed to it
But should it not, and Radicalisn
triumph only with the aid of the ne
gro vote, l for one would tremble TO
the Republic. In such an event, i
unresisted, bur liberties are hopelessly
lost; if resisted, fearful civil strife
with perhaps the same final ISSUE
Yet it was prominently wise that the
national Democracy left this question
|, untouched and in the hands of Hin
who shapeth the destinies of nations


How LONG, OH, LORD?
Year: 1868

Do you know fhat the property which
you occupy and call your home is yours.


There are thousands Of titles to real es-
tate in Marshall County that are not worth
the paper they arc written on.


There are hundreds of Patents from the
Government that have never been record
ed, and these defects should be corrected
at once. ore


Do you want to know whether the title
to your farm or home is COED or not. &


CoRBIN d YANvALKBNBUR6H have y per :
feet Deed Abstract Of every section Of
land and Town Lot In Marshall County.
II you desire to satisfy yourselves, call at
our Abstract Office, over the Bank, In
Plymouth. S
4s-tf coKBlS & vAsvALKESsUReH.
Year: 1868

Morse's Patent Fountain Pen is the best
thing of the kind yet Offered to the public.
A business letter of melium length may
be written with one dipping INTO lux. The
Fountain is oreid of gold md will not cor
rode in any ink. For sale at L. A. Lem
on's Drug Store.
Year: 1868

Sewing machines Of the best kind can be
found at Paul's- lie will sell better sew
ing machine for family use, or for manu-
featuring purposes, than can be found
elsewhere, and viii sell them at lower
prices than any one else. He does this by
dividing the profits with the customer. He
can also furnish n sewing machine that will
work button-hole in a complete manner,
rs well as do all kinds of sewing, thing
that no other machine in the world will do.
JOIN PAU, Agent,


Sign Of the Big Boot.