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Year: 1868

So we heard great strapping young man exclaim the other day in an office. We did want to give him piece of our mind so bad and we'll just write to him. You want capital, do you? And suppose you had what you call capital, what would you do with it You want capital !--Haven't you hands and feet, and muscle, and bone, and brains, and don't you call them capital {? What more capital did God give any body? "Oh, but they are not money" says you. But they are more than money, and nobody can take them from you. Don't you know how to use them? If you don't, it's time you were learning. Take hold of the first blow, or hoe, or jack plane, or broad- axe that you can find, and go to work. Your capital will soon yield you a large interest. Ay, but there's the Sub You don't want to work you want money on credit, that you may play gentleman and speculate, and end by playing the vagabond.

 Oryou want plantation with plenty of hirelings upon it do the work, while you run over the country and aissi- pate; or 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 to work with the capital you have, and you'll soon make interest enough upon it to give you as much money as you want and make you feel like man. If you can't make money on what capi- tai you have, you could not make it if you had million of dollars in money. af you don't know how to use bone and muscle and brains, you would not know how to use gold. If you let the capital that you have lie idle, and waste and rust out, it would be the same thing with you if you had gold; you would only know how to waste it.

 Then don't stand about idle, a great helpless child waiting for somebody to come in and feed you, but go to work. Take the first work yoa can find, no matter what it is, so that you may do well. Yes, whatever yoA undertake, do it well; always do your best. If you manage the capital you already have, you will soon have plenty more to manage; ; but if you can't or won't manage the capital God has given you, you will naver have any other to man. age. Do you hear young man ?-Ex- change.
Year: 1868



 THE CuTwoRM.-A Georgia farmer writes as follows about this pest:

 My remedy, or rather preventive, against that destructive pest, which l have used with satisfactory success, is as follows: Dis solve from one and half to two ounces of copperas in an ordinary sized pail (or bucket) full of water. Pour on the plan ting corn enough of the solution to cover it and two or three inches over, to allow for the swelling of the grain.--Let it re- main thirty-six to forty-eight hours: plant without letting the grain become dry If the weather should prove unfavorable for planting at the end of forty-eight hours, it may remain in the solution longer with out risk or injury. l have planted with perfect success corn that had been inner sed nine days. have used this preven- tive for many years, and have no hesita- ton in saying that the farmer who tries it once will never omit it afterwards.
Year: 1868

R9 My friend, did you ever know, can you call to mind single instance, of person who having his own way to make in the world, spent his time in the street, in billiard saloons, around hotels, or in any form of dissipation, succeeded in great degree in any enterprise? Look over your list of acquaintances, and note their course Do you not find, upon examination, that those who to-day are men of influence and honor, were the youth who made the most of valuable time, turning it to good ac- count; and, on the other hand, don't you find that those who stood on the corner, with cigar or pipe in theiy mouth, went from bad to worse, and to ruinY Sadly must the answer be made. Oh, that it were not so--they have failed Will you not profit by the experience of others :? Go not that way. Never be idle Every moment of your time is a golden one; fix your eyes upon some noble subject. Be men. Will you not be one of the num- Der who can say, 'sI am man 2"
Year: 1868

Cool and impndent it is, in the face Of
the funding bill voted for by all the Re
puhlicans in the House snd nearly all in


the Senate, 10 hear the cry Of "feruiia-
uon." The funding bill not only changes
the interest on the 6ye-twenty bonds, but
reduces it from six TO four and four and a


half per cent. Equally cool is the cry Of
reputation in the face Of the vote and IN
structions in the House Of Representatives
to tax the coupons Of the United States
bonds ten per cent. These Radicals must
think the people all fools If they suppose,
in the face Of such votes, that reading men
can be humbugged into their support. The
only reputation the public desire is the
repudiation Of the Radical party-a party
which iniures alike the credit Of the gov
ernm ent and the prosperity Of the people
Year: 1868

The Nashville Union and Dispatch Of
Sunday, has information that it believes
reliable, that Gov. BroWnlOw would send
an additional message to the Legislature,
permitting them TO act in regard to enfrah-
chising the white people Of the State as
they may think proper. We do not know
whether its information is correct, but if 30,
and the Legislature shall consent to take
immediate action in the premises, we can
promise the State government hearty and
cordial support in all legitimate measures
from those about TO be enfranchised, and
although their political principles will re-
main unchanged, we shall do all in our
power TO restore the era of good-feeling
which of right ought to exist between hon
orable political opponents. Less than this
we ought not to do, more we can not do
ERorriie Press o1ld Herald, Aug. 4.
Year: 1868

THE Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore San states, as the result oi
inquiry in the right direction, that
among the reasons which induced the
President to withhold his approval Of
the funding bill, is that the bonds were
to be exempt from taxation.
Year: 1868

The New York Herald (Ind.) closes an
article on the finances as follows:


The same newspaper organs and cam.
paign speakers that make Figures lie"
in order to blind the public and to help
their own political party are opposed to
the bondholders being taxed, and labor
necessarily to force specie payments, SO
that the wealth OF the bondholders may
be increased thirty to forty per cent.
They look only at that interest, and
lose sight of the crushing burden of the
debt upon the industrious classes. They
demand payment in gold for bonds
which cost on an average only about
fifty cents on the dollar. The bond
holders are drawing six per cent. inter
est in gold upon the original investment
of fifty cents, which amounts in reality
to twelve per cent. on the dollar, or
fourteen to fifteen per cent. in currency.
The exemption of the bonds from ma
tional and State taxation favors the
bondholders to the amount of five per
cent. probably on their investments, as
compared with the burden every other
kind of property S to bear. Thus We
see the b0pdholders are making about
TWENTY PER CENT. in all on til capt.
tai originally inreSted in the bonds.


Yet the bondholders and their organs
cry out reputation, national dishonor
and all sorts of evils when it is proposed
to tax the bonds. They hold up the
law and the constitution as a defence
and entreuch themselves behind these.
They are grasping and selfish, and care
sot who bears the enormous burdens OF
the country if they can escape. But
why should not those who are drawing
so much from the government help to
sustain iti Why should not this kind
of property bear fair proportion OF the
public burden, both national and Statei
1t was never intended by the trainers OF
the constitution or makers OF the law
that they should not. If there appears
to be difficulty in the decisions of the
Supreme Court against States taxing
national securities, or in the laws OF
Congress exempting the bonds from di-
rect federal taxation, the bondholders
can be reached in some other way. 1he
people ofthis country ,cill nerer consent to
hare such rdst amount Of ,ceath exempt
from taration while they Themselves are
heartily bMdened, particularly as the bond
holders are drdwing enormous profits nom
the Treasury on their Investments. Con-
gress must devise some plan to reach
this privileged class, to equalize the
burdens of the country and to satisfy
the people.
Year: 1868

TAXES Is the incision left ia the side
of the Reconstruction leech to incite
continued and vigorous sucking upon
the public treasury. The expenditures
of the Fifth Military District. which
now comprises only the State of Texas,
for the month Of August alone reached
the enormous sum of S425 POI .09, which
is at the rate of more than five millions
q year. Under Radical rule it will cost
about as much to reconstruct" Texas
every year, as it did to acquire Texas,
New Mexico and California fully recon.
structed under Democratic administra-
ton.
Year: 1868

Those who take delight in the in
crease of taxes should not fail to vote
with the Radical party. They have in
time of peace squandercd one thousand
FIVE hundred millions of dollars in three
years, increased the national debt dur
lug the same period over one hundred
and fifty millions, and are continuing
to increase it at the rate of ten millions
month. Surely, those who are in ia
vor of high taxes, and who consider q
national debt national blessing, will
not hesitate to vote the Radical ticket.
Year: 1868

THE New York Tribune says "the great
tidal wave of public opinion is now
rushing over the country" Yes, and
the country will be cleared of Radical.
ism by it as thoroughly as were the
Augean stables cleansed by the delnge
of waters which Hercules let loose upon
them.
Year: 1868

THE New York Tribune admits that to
accomplish the result in Maine its
friends "worked as they had not worked
since the days of Harrison, Fremont and
Lincoln" And yet, after all, they fell
short of their former majorities. Could
there be any more significant indica-
ton of the waning fortunes of Radical
ismi Even in Maine it cannot be made
By the concentrated power of the party
to hold its own. With such a failure
before them, how can the Radicals have
a shadow of hope as to Pennsylvania,
Indiana or Ohioi
Year: 1868

"Let us have peace !" said Gen. GRANT


in his letter Of accep ptance. Sc say We;
so says, in the sincerity of his heart,


every man in the land who does not be-


long to Gen. GRANTS party. The rep
resentstive, however, as he is, of the
Radical party, Gen. GRANT gave utter


ance to the words either in ignorance
or hypocrisy. We know the General is
no SOLOMON. For a time there were
those charitable enough to put the most
favorable construction on the extraor-
binary reticence upon affairs of public
moment so long maintained by him.
That time is past. In an evil hour for
him, the Gene RAILS silence was broken
and then it was discovered that he had
said nothing because he had nothing
to say. When his admirers hung with
an anxiety upon his lips akin TO that
with which men in the olden time
waited for the words of wisdom from
the Delphic oracle, behold the brief ut
terances that fell upon their expectant


tympanums were little better than the
haltipg mutterings of inanity and ig.
uorance. We are fain TO conclude,
therefore, that the Radical candidate
for the Presidency when he said "Let
us have peace " did so at least as much
in ignorance as hypocrisy. While it is
clear that no man who really cOmpre-
hends the situation could attach him
self to the Radical party through any
sincere wish for the restoration and
of peace, it is equally clear
that General GRANTS comprehensi sion of
political or State affairs is, to say the
least, exceedingly circumscribed.


1t is unnecessary to enumerate the
acts of the Radical party proving that
its leaders desire anything rather than
the restoration of peace and quiet to the
country. 1t is unnecessary to show
that since the close of the war, three
years ago, the effect and obvious intent
of Radical policy has been to prevent
the return of the country to its normal
and peaceful condition. These are facts
so we'll known and understood by all,
except General GRANT and those like
him, that to reiterate them here would
be worse than doubling
Year: 1868

We hereby unite ourselves as an
organization for tho purpose Of
earnestly endeavOring to adopt
such measures as will remedy the
political evils now depressing us
and our svmpathizing friends, and
which must, If not opposed by the
systematic and determined fesie
tance Of all true white men. end in
the ruin and complete overthrow
Of our social and political institu.
tions, and with tbom all We hold
near and dear on earth.


We furthermore pledge ourselves,
each TO the other, upon our sacred
honor as men, to abide by the de.
liberate and clearly ascertained
will of q majority of the board Of
directors, and that we will heartily
cooperate with the association in
all things tending toa speedy and
successful correction, in every Iegit.
innate way, Of what we consider
the unjust and unconstitutional
Legislation OF the Radical party in
power.
Year: 1868

The indianapolis Commercial
gives this excellent answer to the
ordinary Democratic a'guMent:


"The vote OF a negro is no more
an Infringement upon the rights Of
a white man than the possession OF
q house and lot BY hard working
colored man is an infringement
upon the property rights Of lazy
loaier who does not earn his daily
bread. let alone acquiring houses
and lands. No mans rights are
another mans wrongs, and the
sooner the practice Of the Govern.
ment recognizes this fact, the better
it will be for the country"
Year: 1868

TIE Hon. Thomas Ewing of Ohio.
lately published an address in favor of
Seymour and Blair, and against the
Radicals and their candidates. 1t is
extensively circulated through the
South, where it is probably expected to
produce a mighty effect on the negro
voters. Mr.. Ewing belongs to the
Noachian period of American politics,
and must now be about two hundred
and fifty years old. The men of the
present day will remember hearing
their grandfathers speak of him in their
infancy. he Is a very respectable
gentleman, and his opinion may have
been of some value in his day, though
IL was then uniformly against the DEM
ocracy and its candidates. His address
is longer than the moral law, and
much less interesting TO the intelli'
gent reader. In fact, we should say
that a fair price for reading it through
would be about ten dollars. II the Job
were done by the day, humanity
would require the eight-hour rule to
be enforced.
Year: 1868

Nr. Murry Of Madison county has intro
dlced in the House of Representatives bill
to enable counties to aid the construction oi
railroads, BY means of an issue o. bonds, the
payment of which shall be provided for by q
tax not exceeding three mills in any one year
The limit of Issue o. the bonds is an amount
not exceeding $1,000 for each 200 inhab-
itants. The total amount allowed to be
issued BY any county is not - exceed one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. Ths
is intended to enable those sections cut off
from the leading lines to place themselves
in communication with the markets of the
country. Iowa's chef dependence is agri>
culture, and her farmers feel that there is
but little progress made in attaining the ob-
jects Of their labor without cheap transpor
ta,ioas. 1t is OF little consequence to any
one, how rich the soil may be, or how easily
tiled. il the proceeds go back again into the
soil through the old doorway Of costly trans
portation. Liberal grants Of land have help
ed to push forward the back bone lines Lead
ing to the principal river cities. and some
interior ones. OF untold value as these
roads undoubtedly are, they cannot by any
means be made to serve the W; nts of agri-
culture in every part of the State 1t may
be said the construction Of all of the main
lines is reliably assured, and that the
branch lines are as much a necessity TO per
feet the system as are branches necessary to
the trunk of tree.


Railroad iron has reached comparative
ly low figure and now is probably
. favorable time to secure the branches,
and at less cost TO our citizens, perhaps,
than At some future day. The blood of the
Hswkeyes is fairly up and their cry is for
railroads. Confidence in the finances and
the future of our State is firm and We see no
reason why the demand should not be salts
fed and that too with immense advantage
to the Stsfe.-.State Rsgistey,
Year: 1868

The lap Of laxary-A cat enjoyiny be
milk.


The Lisb. Of Other Days-Tallow can
dies.
A wise man endeavors to shine in him
self, fool to ouishine others.
A sweet thing on ice-teaching q sixteel
year old bundle Of calico how to skate.
To curb fast young man--Bridal him.


What resemblance is there between fall
en- man and fallen wave? Both are crest.
fallen.


Uniriended indeed ia he who has no friend
bold enough to point out his faults.


a sure mode of never succeeding with
your own plans is 10 give much attention to
those Of other people.


As in letter, if the paper is small and
we have much to write, We write closer, 50
let US learn to economize and improve the
remaining moments Of liie.-Jdy.


According to the old German custom, the
sons were to walk to church after their fa-
ther but the daughters before their mother,
to show that her eye should never be off
them.


A movement has been set on foot to erect
an asylum for worthless young men. The
only trouble which the committee fear will
be insurmountable is iha. of getting the
building large enough.


If topper and gallon Of whisky were left
together, which would be drunk first?


Some fishermen use cotton for bait, 80 do
some women.


A stitch that doesn't save sins-a stitch
in the side.
Year: 1868

After great snow storm little fellow
began to shovel path through large snow
bank before bis grandmother's door. He
had nothing but small shovel to work
with.


:. How do you expect to get through that
Drift p ashed man passing along.


BY keeping at it, said the boy cheers
fully !" that's how!''


That is the secret Of mastering ain ost eve
ry difficulty under the sun. If hard task
is before you, stick to it. Donot keep think
ing how large or hard !, is; bat 60 at it.
aud little by little it will grow smaller and
smaller, until it is done.


If = hard lesson is to be learned, do not
spend a moment in fretting do not loose q
breath in saying, l can't" or don't see
how but go at it, and Keep al it. Stady.
That is the only way to conquer it.


II a fault is to be cured, or . bad habit
broken up, it cannot be done by merely be-
ing sorry, or only trying little. You must
keep .fghting il, and not give up lighting
until it is got rid os.
Year: 1868

The subject Of refreshment cars on pass
enger trains has been discussed for some
time, and is at length to- be put to practi-
cal test on the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific road. The Chicago Railroad Ga
zeste speaks Of this car as follows


This car is intended to run IN the middle
of the train with every facility for free in
gress at either end Imagine las you enter)
splendid dining counter extending one side
Of the car, amply provided with every crea>
iure comfort, and ILL Of fare before YOU
from which you can orler any Of the subs
stantials or iaxuries of the season and have
them promptly served up to you BY civil and
attentive walters. In another portion Of the
apartment is the Ladies' Dining Saloon,
which is private and exclusive, while the car
is SO arranged that passengers passing in or
ont, will not interfere with those dining
There will be no upholstery to retain the
smell Of cooking, and everything about it
will be clean. wholesome and inviting. Such
is what this model car is, and wha; other
cars like it are expected 10 be. 1t is min.
iaturo " Delmonico" on wheels, fully meet.
ing our idea Of FIRST class refreshment car.
Toledo Blade.
Year: 1868

AVING PURCHASED The Meat Market
III OF Luckey Bro. will keep constantly on
hand the best quality Of Beet, Mutton and Pork,
and other meats in their season. Having had
long experience in the business and being large
ly engaged in buying Cattle and Hogs and feed
ing on their farms, will Ut all times furnish the
very best quality Of meats. Since taking hold
of this market they have reduced the price Of
meats one third, and will continue to furnish
them at the lowest living rates.


The highest market price paid for cattle and
hogs. Thoss having stock for sale will do well
to give them call. n20
Year: 1868

A certain cure for founder in q horse
is to stand him in water up to his belly.
l nave known it practiced for titty
years; aRd swathing the legs in hot
water, vinegar and sugar of lead, are
all good to some extent; but a founder
must be relieved suddenly, or the horse
will show stiffness in his action and
have deformediand callous tender hoofs.


Water applied to the legs do not
consider a positive cure, the disease
must be attacked at the root, by bleed
ing and purging; few drops of blood
taken from below the fetlocks will has
ten his recovery. But the most certain
and quick remedy that l have ever
known is green gourd. Take large
green gourd, cut it up, put it in a gal
Ion of water and boil it down to a
quart. Strain the liquid aud drench-
in twenty-four hours the horse will be
perfectly himself The gourd is pow
erful diuretic, and will cause the horse
to stale the most offensive odor.


In 1872 l traded for two fine young
mares in Augusta, Ga. l rode one of
them to Kentucky, and my servant the
other. Early one morning at the cress-
ing of Clineh river, Tenn, we found one
of the mares so badly foundered that
she could not be led out of the stable.
| procured green gourd and drenched
her as directed above, and directed the
servant to remain until she was able to
travel, expecting that he would reach
home in three or four days after me; the
next day after my arrival he came in,
with the marc in as good plight as if
had happened.-Cor. Rural
UOrld.
Year: 1868

A narrow escape from frightful death
occurred in Commercial street, Boston,
a few days ago. A slater on roof lost
his hold aud slid down. AS he shot the
edge he succeeded in grasping the gut
ter. and held on with both hands, his
body suspended The lookers-on ex-
pecfed every instant to see him dashed
to pieces on the pavement, four stories
below. By great exertion he succeeded
in drawing himself up a few inches,
throwing one foot on the gutter, clam
bering into it, and there sustaining
himself till help came.
Year: 1868

contest through which you have passed.
you can but gain new courage from
your triumph and advance with in
trepid step to the victory that awaits
you in November. Ohio county is GER
tain for SEYMOUR and BLAIR by not
less than 500 majority.