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Year: 1865

Ii is very annoying to the legal-tender
loval;sts to SEQ distinguished officers Of
the army Democratic candidates IN sew
srai OF the States, and II shocks ,4-;:- ~


,e returued veterans voting the Demo
cratic ticket The stay-at-home patriots
rho have had nothing to do but to nurse
their LOYALTY, and who have, therefore,
kept it in a high-state of preservation,
can't abide this semi-traitorous conduct
of these officers and soldiers.


It is s,lrmised that the South is bad
atlnosphere, and that men who have been
there have contracted something of tie
prevailing distemper in that locality
Generals Morgan and Slocum are a good
deal suspected, and if they stand long in
the way of the virtuous party they may
be amenable to q military commission.
Loyalty is not to he shown IN the field
A man may risk his life and shed his
blood to save the Government; but that
doesn't make him loyal He may prompt
IL obey all laws and orders, and still lack
the one thing. He must worship at the
Abolition shrine, and keep its high and
low priests in office. The faithful want a
life tenure in the offices, not for their
own sakes, but for the sake Of the coun-
try They could well suffer the loss of
ali that makes life desirable-power and
pelf; but how could the country get
along without their distinguished and
valuable services


The man who makes opposition to
their rule nov and in all times to come,
must have sinister meaning. 1t IS i'm
possible to hold him above suspicion
One must vote for the party and work
for the party, or, at least, he must not
vote or work against it. Let him be
right on this point. and nothing else is
material 1t win add something to his
merit, perhaps, if he has served his coun-
try in a profitable contract, and if he
now enjoys the fruits of his perilous ser,
vice, with some additions in the way of
stealings Generalship, valor and hard
service in the field can't he q set Oft
against the sin of opposing the party in
power indeed, they are rather aggra-
yatious, and render Democracy less par
donable.
Year: 1865

The drought in Eastern Virginia, now
of nearly two months duration, threat
ems to have serious consequences. The
wheat crop in this latitude should be
seeded by the 10th of October; but such
has been the condition of the ground,
from the protracted dry weather, that IL
has been found impossible to plow pre-
paratory to seeding, and even should we
be visited by early and copious rains, 1t
will not, we fear, be practicable to get
in more than half a crop before the cold
weather sets in. This will of course, in
some degree depend upon whether the
winter sets in early. There was heavy
frost on Saturday morning and all the
indications are that we are to have an
early winter, and one of unexpected Sc
verify Should our farmers not be able
to seed their land in wheat, renewed
impetus may thereby be given to the
growth of tobacco in the State, as much
of the best wheat land will probably be
planted in tobacco in the spring The
unreliability of the labor of the State is
the only obstacle we can at present see
to such a course. Tobacco is.a very Ger
tain and remunerative crop, but requires
close and persistent attention. Neglect,
which is liable at any time to occur from
the disorganized, unreliable character Of
our labor, would be fatal, but in this, as
regards every other enterprise and un-
dertaking, they must take the chances.
Many objections are urged to the growth
of tobacco, such as exhaustion of the soil,
and ultimate impoverishment of the
country; but even admitting the sound
ness ofthese arguments, tits very clear we
must have some staple in addition to In
dian corn, and if the seasons prevent the
cultivation of wheat, we must fall back
upon the old crop, tobacco.


Among the immediate though lesser
ill-etfects of the drought, are the parch-
ing mp of the meadows and grazing
grounds, causing great scarcity of but
ter and milk, and o6liging the farmers to
begin at once to feed to their stock the
forage which should be reserved for the
winter. In the last four week. butter
has advanced one hundred per cent in
price, and that milk has not kept pace
with it is, we fear, solely because this ar
ticle can be so easily and cbeapIy dilu-
ted
Year: 1865

Al Charlottesville, Virginia, on Tues
day last, some twelve hundred negroes
of that section of country were assem-.
bled, pursuant to notice to that effect,
to listen to an. address from Captain
Crandon, the Agent Of the Freedmen's
Bureau. The speech which the latter
made TO them was singnlarly judicions
and practical told them to get rid
of the notion at once that the lands
were to be divided among them at Christ
mas, as the Government had never enter.
tanned any such purpose. If they wanted
land. they must 60 to work. save money,
and make the required purchase in a
regular way. They were going TO lave
a hard winter, he said. and the Govern
ment was not going to warm them. As
they were refusing to make labor con-
tracts for the ensuing year, under the
vague notion that some great good was
about to accrue to them, he desired them
to disabuse their minds in this particular
also, and make their contracts and stick
to them. When the contracts was made,
they were to understand that the en-
ployer was entitled to all their labor;
and Captain Crandon advised them to
work out their time fairly, and do every
day good days work. He notified
them that the military would soon be re-
moved, and that they mustth look to
| the white residents for counsel and pro-
| lection. BE did not believe that the lat
| ter had the least desire to oppress them;
and be urged upon the blacks to stay in


the neighborhood where they were, and


to show by their conduct that they were


worthy OF their freedom. General Voris


followed Captain Crandon, and spoke in
/ the same strain
Year: 1865

DIshIssBD-Joseph Dodge, the young man
who was arrested al the Smithsonian while the
building was on fire, by detective Bigley, on
the charge of stealing, was yesterday brought
out before Justice Clayton, who dismissed the
case, there being no evidence TO show that he
intended to appropriate to his own use the
articles found in his possession.
Year: 1865

DEMOCRATIC VICToRY.-All honor to the
lion,hcSrted Democracy Of San Francisco.
With tremendous odds against them
the power and influence Of Federal, State
and City officials, backed by large cor
ruption fund-they made the fight and
triumphed. They may we'll be proud
they have cause to exult; they are enti-
tied to the thanks of the Democracy of
the State; they have set them glorious
example, which if followed will redeem
the State. By keeping up their organiza-
ton and pursuing fearless course, they
have carried the stronghold of Republi-
canism on the Pacific coast. On Saturday
last they elected Judge Hager to the State
Senate by a majority of 504 over his Re-
publican opponent
Year: 1865

JoHNsoN's MTssIoS.-The New York


correspondent of the London Herald says


that ina conversation with President


johnson the latter said, that the mission


of his Administration was to reconcile the


South to union with the Northern people


and allay' the bitterness and hate Of both


sections. If he accomplishes this object


the hight of his ambition will / e attained.


All true friends of the Republic will re-


ioice if his mission can be successful. To


secure this success, however, his friends


must aid the Democracy in politically an


nihilating the radical wing Of the Repub-


lican party. AS long as that snakes


head is above ground, there can be no
permanent peace and union between the


two sections of the country. Agitation
Of the negro question. in some shape or
other, is necessary to the existence of the
radicals as party. They boast that they
have q majority in Congress- and that they
will controlits action; and if they do, their
whole legislation will be against the South.
They hate the South, dread its power and
influence, and will resort to any means,
no matter how despicable, to keep her
representatives out of Congress and pre-
vent cordial re. union. But we hope and
believe that large majority of the peo-
pie, North and South, will endorse the
Presidents plan, as that plan will recon.
cile both sections and secure permanent
peace. This is what the masses want and
will have, in spite of the opposition of the
radicals. On Monday next Congress
meets, and in oil PROBABILITY the fight will
then commence between the conservatives
and radicals for the organization of the
House, and if the radicals triumph they
will try to intimidate the President, and,
failing in that, they will do everything in
their power to embarrass and render odi
Gus his Administration. 1t will then be
the duty of the Democrats and conserva.
tives to unite to sustain the President in
bis fight against the radicals.
Year: 1865

During the four years reign of blood
aud terror, which almost converted this
once free and happy land into . cemetery
and dungeon, liberty Of speech aud of the
press were luxuries too costly to be af.
forded BY any but The minions of power,
snd the shUddy. recipients of Government
patronage. The great body of the intel
ligence OF the nation, was virtually ex-
cluded from their enjoyment, and they
were left to be reveled in by the beastly
herd Of fanatics who had, unfortunately
for she country, and to the disgrace of
mankind, broken into the temple of polit-
icaI power. No man dared to criticise an
act OF the Administration, who was un-
willing to incur the danger of confinement
in some hoathsome cell, Of some poison
exhaling prison house.


Notwithstanding it has been k6Swn in
the civilized world since the birth Of lib
erty, that "an eNslaved press is dOubly
fatal; it not only takes away the true
light for in that case we might stand
still, but it sets up false one that de-
coys us to our destruction" yet we
found throughout the late war, every
journal advocating the measures of the
Administration, in favor of the violent
destruction Of every other journal, that
ventured to call in question the most law
less and unconstitutional act Of the party
in. power. But change has transpired.
The journals most in favor Of the suppress.
sion of popular sentiment during the pro
gress Of the war, because that popular
sentiment, in some instances, was adverse
to the policy Of the Administration, are
now the most blatant in their denuncia.
ton Of the Administration. All such
ought to be "Quattlebumed."


One Of the most impudent of these
howlers against the honest and free ex-
preston Of individual or public opinion,
during the carnival Of fanaticism, was the
Oakland News, the hollow and idiotic
echo of a louder bowler on the other side
Of the Bay of San Francisco. And yet
the conductors of that sheet have the au.
dacity to publish in their columns the fol-
lowing paragraph:


A MUzzLED PREss.-The Austrian press is
muzzled so that it dare not utter word against
the Emperor or his admlnistra tiOn of public
affairs The editors may praise as much as
they please. They have consequently adopted
the plan-when they wish to be understood as
bestowing censure-of clothing their thoughts
in the language of honied sarcasm, so over.
wrought that the reader cannot fail to discover
the meaning intended. BY this means the ty
rant who wishes to escape, is exposed to dOu-
BILE form of announcement. He is made an OBJ
ject Of ridicule as well rs Of indirect censure.


Can impudence further 60? Until that
political jackal found that his superior
did not relish the food that he could pur-
vey, he was hot after the blood of every
freeman who would dare to express him
self freely. Now, be is shocked at the
idea Of "a muzzled press" Let him be-
ware that the poisoned chal;ce he has
been presenting to some of his cotempo-
rates, for long time past, is not com
mended to his own lips.
Year: 1865

THANKSGIVING SUPPER AND BALL.-We hope
our citizens will not forget that the Catholic
ladies of this city will give Q grand ball aud
supper ct Confidence Pavilion, on Thursday
evening next, Thanksgiving evening. Their
quire funds to furnish il and liquidate Is in
debtednesS, and the proceeds Of the ball and
supper are TO be devoted to the church.
Year: 1865

INGENUITY OF CHINESE TAILOR
When Minister Ward was in China. clergy
man who was with the embassy had occasion
to get MS coat AMI pantaloons both mended
before appearing at Pekin; they were so
much patched AMI darned by long resi-
denee in ianl of scarcity of tailors and
high prices, that they were not fit to be
new suit made. He received at the appoint
ed time new garments, with every darn aad
Latch so accurately true to the old clothes,
that nothing bnt the greater strength of the
new cloth could determine one from the
other The tailor had unluckily conceived
that the darns and patches were so many
emblems of the clergyman's profession.
Year: 1865

To RENovATE BLACK SII.K.-Take the
dress or cloak to pieces. Mix an equal
quantity of honey, soft soap, and spirits If
any kind. tothe consistency of cream. Rub
some of this on all the soiled and spoiled
spots with hard brush, and when all the
stains are removed. rub over the whole dI ess
with the same mixture. After this, dip
each breadth in and out of the eater until
all the mixture is off, and hang the pieces
ON line that the water may drip from them.
Do not wiring or rub the silk together. Iron
it onthe wrong side
Year: 1865

TERRIFIC ToRNADo.-An exchange
is responsible for the following The
late tornado in Minnesota kicked up
some queer pranks. it blew eight oxen
over river 800 yards wide! 1t took
all the water out of "a pond, carried it
a mile, and then let it down on Mayor
Doran's farm in the shape of small
lake 1t blew a mans boots off !
Another mans coat was not only
blown short, but actually buttoned
from top to bottom One old lady
went up like balloon, was carried 24
miles, and was finally landed astride a
telegraph wire, where she was found
by her grandson and relieved by u
ladder! Judge Morgan says the wind
not only carried off bis dwelling-house.
but his sub-cellar and two wells !!
Some tornado, that
Year: 1865

there were many men at che South who had
opposed secession, and Who were unwilling
TO aid their States in making war upon our
Government The resolution was solemn
pledge to that class as to the treatment they
should receive in case their States should
again be brought under control of the Gen.
ieral Government 1t was q solemn decia-
ration to every officer and soldier of the
Union armies as to the principles for which
they were. contending. It was made at a
period of gloom and dependency the
darkest day ever known in the capital Of
our country. The clouds that then hovered
over rs have been dispelled. Not an arm.
ed foe is now to be found within our bor-
ders. Is i not humiliating to witness on
the partof q large portion Of the party which
has controlled the destiny of the nation for
five years a disposition to repudiate, 10 the
hour Of triumph, solemn pledges made in
the hour Of danger?


When the devil was sick, F.:
The devil q monk would be,


- When the devil was wen, -


n ueVu OF monR was ne.


/ have had tho honor of serving with
most of the soldiers presented by both po-
litical parties for the support Of the people
at the ensuing election. Il affords me much
pleasure to be able to unite with their polit-
ical Supporters in bearing evidence as to
their high character as soldiers, and.. ..as to
their personal worth and fitness for the po-
sitions for which they have been nominated;
but cannot wish those on the Republican.
ticket success at the polls, for We are inform
ed by one of the most prominent leaders
Of their party. that the platform on which
they stand is tstimid and wordy," and that
but for lack of adhesion and discipline a.
mopg the radicals, resolution would have
been adopted virtually condemning the pol
10y of the President. LIDO not think that
the triumph of that party will tend to
strengthen the President in his determine
ton to adhere to the wise measures which
have thus far characterized his administra:
tion. On the other hand, the triumph Of
the Democratic party will be clear, nm
mistakable endorsement of his polioy-an
equivocsl declaration on the part of the
people Of this great State in favor Of 'the
subordination of military to civil rule, the
restoration Of the authority of the courts,
and the recognition of the equality of the
States"
Year: 1865

G & AS LONG BEEN THE STUDY OF THE


& FL most scientific men of the age, from the tact


that close study generally causes the hair to fall
off prematurely; and, in consequence. they have
given the subject portion OF their vrluable time,
irving to invent some method to regain their
lost locks; but all their labor was III vain until
Year: 1865

Congress will not omit 10 notice that the
peopie OF the Southern States have thus far
uttered no voice in favor Of accepting the terms
Of reconstruction proposed by the Pres.dent.
Tho Conventions would not, or dared
not, submit their work to popular vote.
II was considered 30 certain that the
popular voice was against even TIE
easy conditions required Of Mississippi that
Gov. Sharkey threatened to disperso bis
Convention with negro troops if they yenturcd
to give the State at largo chance to express
is opinions. And now We find tho Georgia
Convention exhibiting the same disirust,
though it is difficult to imagine what
tho bitterest Rebel could object to in
tho work of that body. The little
game to be played is evident enough.
One member, O so-called Union man, openly
advocated the reputation of the war debt by
the Convention, and its assumption by another
Convention called or soon as the State repre-
sentatiyes shall have been admitted into Con.
gress


Unless, therefore, we are willing to sec every
Rebel State repudiate tho acts OF its Conven-
tion, Congress must require inexorably that the
people of every State shall ratiiy the work OF
tho Conventions which Congress will hereafter
authorize.
Year: 1865

We print herewith an Address "To the
Workingmen Of tho United States" by an
organization of Workingmen in the District Of
Columbia, in favor of making Eight Hours


Labor the legal standard of q days work. 1t
presents the moral, economical and social argu-
ment IN favor of shortening the hours of daily
toll very compactly and forcibly, presumes no
aptagonism between the interest Of Labor and
Year: 1865

Labor' We believe the facts to be quite other
than he SuppOSes; but he must believe his own
statement, and must presume that other jour.
neymen do 80. Why, then, do they persist in
giving half their earnings outright to "bosses"


instead Of working directly for each other. at
least in those trades which require but small
aggregation Of capital and machinery If there
be an answer to this question, why is it not
forthcoming
Year: 1865

that of Capital, and does not insist that jour
ne, man or other hired laborer must be paid as
much for eight hours work as for ten. We COM
mend it to patient, unprejadiced consideration.
Year: 1865

There will be meeting at Irving Hall this
afternoon. at o'clock OF the committees and Of al
those Interested In tho Of tae Memorial Concer'
to william Vincent Wallace All the friends OF that
eminent musician arc invited ~ attend without further
Invitation.
Year: 1865

belonged TO the soldiers relief fund. 1t


was discovered and denounced by Re,
pnblicans- The Republican Board of
Supervisors of Cook county at once de-
termined to checkmafe the parties who


eoncocted the plan. The result is known.
| The County Treasurer has engaged to
| perform the duties required of him with
/ out commissions. 4 swindling horse


railway bin was recently passed by the


votes of forty-one Democrats and hirtg-


f,eo Republicans, after having been We
toed by Republican Governor % We


have seen but two Republican Journals


IN the State that pretend to excuse or
apologize for this outrage, and it may be


safely affirmed that not two in every


hundred Republicans in the State sus-


tain it. We have not seen one Democrat


ic journal that regards the Chicago rail


way bill as anything but a capital joke


Both the Democratic journals here were


warmly in favor of its passage


Let us look for a moment at the be-


havlor of the Democratic party toward


its own spectators. During the lat


ter half of the last Democratic Admin


istration, charges of fraud were prefer


red against one John b. Floyd. Secre-


tary of War. Does any one remember
the Fort Smelling swindle : or the alb
straction of the Indian Trust Fund
bonds or the public printing frauds of
Mr. Buchanan's Administration The
treason hatched in the Cabinet of that
Old Public Functionary was so hideous
that most people have forgotten the
stealing that kept pace with it Yet it
Is recorded fact that the Democratic
party in Congress resisted all investi
CATION into those frauds to the bitter
end. They put every possible obstacle
in the way. They never admitted that
single improper transaction had been
committed until one half of Mr. Bu-
chanan's cabinet took up arms against
the Government, A few years ago a
Democratic Governor of Illinois de-
frauded the State of n quarter of a mil
lion dollars. The proof against him
was as clear as A. b, G. Yet this party
stood by him and defended him to the
last, and Democratic grand Jury
finally ignored the bill of Indictment
against him and gave him a clean bill Of
health for his travels in Europe The
penitentiary swindle is too fresh in the
public mind to require extended com
ment. That every Democrat in the Leg
lsiature voted to perpetuate the fraud,
and to continue the penitentiary lease in
the hands of men constitutionally in
capable of holding it, is we'll known


We might pursue the contrast between
the two parties in the legislation and
government of other States, showing
how the Democrats, in Ohio, for instance,
fought against any investigation of the
Bresiin fraud-how the Republicans in
W Wisconsin did investigate and expose
the transactions of their Governor Bash
ford and his Legislature, etc, etc, The
rule holds good, without an exception,
so far as we know, that the Democratic
party never punish their own knaves,
md never make restitution of stolen
goods, while the Republican party send
heir cnlprits to the gibbet as fast as they
AN be detected Chicago Daily Tribune.
Year: 1865

Not long since a married couple In
Pennington, Van Buren, county, Iowa,
early one morning, found COW and
calf in their lot; the COW had q collar on
with note attached, saying the COW
should be taken care of till called for.
Some nights afterwards, q basket was
found at their door containing an infant.
about a week old, and note saws the
baby was the owner Of the COW. The
Bloomfield Guard is responsible for the
shove 80 &