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Year: 1868

A gentleman relates that many years ago he was oh visit to the Isle of Man, and during his walks he strolled into the quiet churchyard where repose the bodies of many faithful and humble christian. Near grave in corner of the church. yard he noticed lady with a little girl (the latter about twelve years of age, to whom she was relating the story of the dairyman's daughter whose remains lay beneath their feet. As the lady proceeded in the narrative he observed the little girl lift up her eyes filled with tears and heard her say that she would try and be as good as the dairyman's daughter had been. After planting beautiful lily on the grave they walked slowly away. The gentleman upon making inquiry found that the lady was the Duchess of K lent and the little girl her daughter. The latter is now Queen of England.
Year: 1868

The St. Joseph Vindicator contains long account of visit to whiskey spring in Nodaway county. Singular and iimprob- able as it may be, there Ii. said to be more truth than fiction in the story of | spirit ous distillation in operation in the bowels of the earth. The spring is situated in the bluff of ravine, and the water, a dark yellowish liquid, trickles into pool below. The water and soil have strong odor of brandy, and the former tastes like brandy diluted, carrying bitters in solution

 An analysis showed the water to contain 32 per cent, alcohol as it dripped from the rock. The bitterness was probably caused by the roots and soil it passes through. When heated and fixed up with sugar, it has all the properties of brandy punch.
Year: 1868

At the Republican Convention held at Syracuse, New York, oh the 20th of Sep tember, 1865, the following resolution was adopted

 Resolved, That we approve as eminently wise and just, the sentiments of kindness and confidence which President Johnson has evinced toward those communities and individuals lately in rebellion, who accept the perpetuation of the Union and the perpetual prohibition of slavery as the Legitimate and irreversible result of the war; that we approve the initial steps which he has taken toward releasing to the people full and complete control over their local affairs just us soon as may be found compatible with the preservation and maintenance of peace, the exclusion of slavery and the fulfllment of the Con stitution of the nation to guarantee every State republican form of government, and that we confidently look forward, un- der his wise administration, to the restora- tion of more cordiality of feeling, of grea- ter mutual respect and interest ih each othcrs's welfare, between the Northern and Southern sections of the Union, than have hitherto prevailed, and that in all the measures he may adopt tending to the attainment of these just and benefcient ends, we pledge him our cordial support.
Year: 1868

Even when the gates of prayer are shut in Heaven, those of tears are open.

 When the righteous die, it is the earth that loses. The lost jewel will always he jewel, but the one who has lost it--well may he weep.

 The reward of good works is like dates; sweet and ripening late.

 To slander is to murder.

 Thy friend has a friend, and thy friends friend has friend-be dis erect.

 The camel wanted to have horns and they took away his ears.

 Descend step in choosing A wife, and mount step in choosing friend.

 If there is any thing bad about you, say it yourself One eats; another says grace

 He who is ashamed will not easily commit sin. There is great difference between him who is ashamed before his own self, and him who is only ashamed of others. It is a good sign in man to be capable of being ashamed.
Year: 1868

STOPPING OF CorroN MILLs.-The Fall River (Mass.) News says that owing to the continued decline of cotton and cot ton goods, and to the fact that the produc- ton of print cloths exceeds the demand, and the decline of the price below the actual cost of production, the cotton mills in that city will run but four days week for the present, stopping Thursday nights for the remainder of the week.
Year: 1868

S1- An exchange says, "it IS better to love person you cannot marry, than to marry person you cannot love-" This IS a short text for long sermon, which hu- man experience will continue to preach until the last syllable of recorded time.
Year: 1868

The Radical leaders,-not the rank and file of the Radical party we trust and believe,-mean revolution in the event of the election of Seymour and Blair by the people of the States. They have the power of counting the votes under the law, and have declared, in advance, by the joint resolution rela- ting to this subject, what States shall have their votes counted and what States shall not. They will admit those only which vote with the majority in Congress, and exclude those which show preference for some other candidate. Virginia will be thrown out, with the votes of Mississippi and Texas, while the votes of States like Arkansas and Flordia will be received. If then, the States of Virginia, Missis- sippi and Texas vote for Seymour and Blair, twenty-one electoral votes will be cast for the Democrtic candidates, and these will be excluded,-but the question returns must we, ought we, submit to measure so revolutionary Is there not virtue enough in the peo- pie to frown upon such injustice and compel the Radicals to count the votes cast according to the will of the people and the Constitution of the United States? We hope for the best, though We confess often to fear the worst. Senator Trumbull when the joint resolution was before the Senate, warned his party of the danger of ex- cluding the electoral votes of States by act of Congress. The consequences, he said, might be another civil war, and as a wise man he desired that no such results should grow out of the revolutionary purposes of men who lead the Radical party.
Year: 1868

June 29, 1866,

 DR. JOHN BULL-Dear Sir: I have recent ly given your "Worm Destroyer" several trials, and find it wonderfully eftcacous. It has not failed in single instance to have the wished for effect. I am doing pretty large country practice. and have daily use for some article of the kind. lam free to confess that know of no remedy recommended by the ablest authors that is so certain and speedy in it's effects. On the contrary they are un- certeain in the extreme. My object in writ ing you is to find upon what terms I can get the medicine directly from you. If can get it upon easy terms, I shall use great deal of it. I am aware that the use of such articles is contrary to the teachings and practice of q great majority of the reguiar line of M D. 8, but see no just cause or good sense in dis carding remedy which we know to be eHi- cient, simply because we may be ignorant of it's combination. For my part, shall make it n rule to use all and any means to alleviate suffering humanity which l may be able to oommand-not hesitating because some one more ingenious than myself may have learned it's effects first and secured the sole right to secure that knowledge. However, I am by no means an advocate or supporter of the thousands of worthless nostrums that flood the country, that purport to cure all manner of disease to which human flesh is heir Please reply soon, and inform me of your best terms. l am, sir, most respectfully,

 JULIUS P. CLEMENT, NJ. D.
Year: 1868

The only remedy for Chills and Fever or Ague and Fever that is or can be depended upon. is HURLEY'S AGUE TONIC. There have been thousands cured by using it, who had all tried the usual remedies without bcn- eft but in no case has
Year: 1868

THE Washington Chronicle has a story
limiting at dire plots by the President and
his friends-plots against the existence OF
Congress and the perpetuity OF the Re
public-which needed only the absence OF
General Grant for their consummation.
In pursuance of their conspiracy to get
him out of the country, he was to be sepG
to Mexico as kind of tail to Lew Camp
BELLS kite, but our hero fatty refused to
90. But, says the Chronicle, day or two
after this refusal, the President returned
to the subject, and urged the embassy on
Grant, saying he had sent for Sherman to
take his place. In the meantime Congress
was about to assemble, and the air was full
of rurnors that the President would refuse
to acknowledge the validity of Congress,
and attempt to disperse it by arms Mr..
johnson had recently seemed to have pc
culiar designs in regard to Maryland.
Grant remembered all this, and again de-
clined to leave the country, this time In
writing After this he was summoned to
q. full Cabinet meeting, where his detailed
instructions were read out by the Secretary
of State, as if the objections and refusals
had been of no account. They were de-
termined to make him go, whether he
would or MOTTO drive him out of the
country which he had saved. Grant was
now aroused, and, before the whole Cabi


net, declared his unwillingness to leave
Whereupon the President, not answering
Grant, turned to the Attorney General,
and asked him whether there was any
reason why Grant should not obey this
order-whether he was ineligible to the
position in any way. Grant at once
started to his feet and exclaimed: II can
answer that question, Mr.. President, with
out appealing to the Attorney General
am an American citizen, have been guilty
of no treason or other crime, and am elig-
ible to any civil office to which any other
American is eligible. But this is a purely
civil duty, to which you would assign me


and cannot be compelled to undertake it
Any legal military order you give me !
will obey; but this is civil, not military
and I decline the duty. No power on
earth can force me to it." The President
and his Ministers were astounded and
silent, and Grant left the Cabinet cham
hor
Year: 1868

one trait predominates, except, perhaps,
his invincible firmness anG devotion to
constitutional liberty, fits him to calm the
domestic troubles of the country his sword
has saved. But have no fears of the re-
suit. I have too much confidence in the
intelligence and patriotism Of my fellow
citizens of North Carolina, and of the en-
tire Union. With this implicit trust,
look forward to the 4th of next March,
when Grant and Colfax will take their
seats, as the Inauguration of a new era,
when peace and plenty will smile over
the entire country, healing the breaches
made by the late civil war; while the old
flag will once more wave in triumph over
a happy and united land. i3 ''
Year: 1868

people, most exquisitely garbed, were
rolling in their carriages to different
places of worship, while this unpretend-
ing republican General, the next Presi-
dent of the United States, was trudging
along, unrecognized by the thousands on
the avenues, who, had they known of his
presence, would have halted and gazed
with eager wonder and curiosity. Soon
the General reached the church of the
Messiah, the Rev. Robert L. Golfers, and
quietly entering, seated himself with as
much modesty and humbleness as any
ordinary stranger in the city availing HIM
self of courtesy could have exhibited.
Neither minister nor congregation, if we
may except a few of the latter who in
some way got wind of the fact, knew that
such distinguished worshiper was in the
house. The few referred to gave the
sermon far less attention than did General
Grant.


Had the pastor been advised beforehand
that he would be listened to by the man
who is today the most powerful indi-
vidual on this continent, he could not have
prepared q sermon better suited to the oc-
casion. His text was taken from the third
chapter of Ephesians, 1921.


The sermon was beautiful and striking,





races of man, "made of one blood" were
spoken of as great family. How broad
and catholic this view how fitting to be
taken in the presence of the great man
who had fought the battles of equal
rights, and won for them the most glori-
GUS and decisive victory of the age!


By the time the services were over it had
become pretty generally known that Gen.
eral Grant was present, and quite num-
Der of persons pressed forward to shake
his hand. He stopped at the door, how
ever, but few moments parted from one
of his companions, understood to be his
brother, and with the other, probably a
member of his staff, glided off quietly to
State street, where they took a street car,
the General standing up all the way to
Randolph street, unrecognized by a single
person except the writer. At Randolph
street he took another car, and soon was
lost to us in the centre of the great city.
Thus unobtrusively and anonymously
does this foremost man of all the world
move about among his fellow citizens.
How unlike European General and pro-
spective Chief Ruler of great nation.
Truly is he a republican. But it need not
be supposed that General Grant does not
appreciate the magnitude of the response
bilities that rest upon him. No wonder
that his shoulders are stopped in sympathy
with his burdened spirit. No wonder
that his brow wears an anxious, wearied
look. The weight of nations welfare is
borne about by him, whether he moves
silently and unknown among the crowd,
or is the most observed of all men at the
National Capital - Chicago EoenSng Post
Year: 1868

THE writer, on yesterday, while walk


ing along Wabash avenue, looked up and
saw General Grant just before him, going
in the same direction He was the least
conspicuous looking of the two individuals
who were at his side. Dressed in plain
black broadcloth suit, but in rather
marked contempt Of the present style; of
only medium height, with a plain, low
crowned, soft hat, not entirely free from
dust, covering head that had evidently
been in the hands Of country barber,
General Grant, naturally enough, did not
attract the attention of the hundreds
whom he met, unconscious that they were
passing one of the worlds notabilities, the
greatest Of living Generals. Scores Of
Year: 1868

- From the Galena Gazette.
! A LETTER from General Dix was re.
ceived in this city yesterday, giving his
views about the two candidates for the
Presidency. We copy it entire, omitting
only the opening paragraph:


q "PAR1s, Sept: 8. z
"I have taken pains to contradict the
statement in some of the newspapers, that
am in favor of Seymours election to the
Chief Magistracy of the Union. If were
at home, should oppose him by all fair
and honorable means. I know him well !;
and it is my sincere belief that his want
of firmness would renew the dissensions
which have brought so much evil on our
country. Indeed, l do not think he has
any of the qualifications which are indis-
pensable to maintain the public tranquil
ity at this juncture. I have great conf
dence in General Grants honesty, good
sense, sound judgment, moderation, stead
mess of purpose and disinterested patriot
ism; and 1 believe the speedy restoration
of the Union to its constitutional and har-
monious action depends very largely on
his success no ,5aia't 5Ht9a.H ,t.
"It is hardly necessary to add that am
in favor of paying in specie the debt con-



luton of the Fourth of July Convention
to pay the larger portion of it in paper,
constitutes in my mind an insuperable OBJ
lection to the candidates nominated to
carry out what regard as palpable vio-
lation of the public faith. 1875


"I am, dear sir, truly yours, I9


"JoHN A. DIX"


In order to fully appreciate General
Dix's patriotism, it should be known that
he intends returning to this country in
the spring, no matter how the election re-
suits his advocacy of General Grant
therefore originates in no desire to retain
his position abroad. His family have
already returned.


What perhaps is still more to the credit
of the illustrious patriot who has served
the country SO long in affairs of State, as
we'll as in the field, is, that in January
last, when his own name was prominently
mentioned in connection with the Demo-
cratic nomination, and when the ground
that the Democratic Convention would
take was still uncertain, General Dix wrote
to another friend in the United States as
follows:


"PAR1s, Jan. f6, 1868.


II have thought for year that Grant
should be President. The prestige of his
name will enable him to do more than any
other man to heal the national dissensions,
which seem. to me, at this distance, to be
as far from any satisfactory solution as
ever. Then he is honest, both from in
stinct and habit; and he has good sense,
perseverance and modest estimate Of
his own capabilities. I have DO doubt
that he would call able men to his coun-
ellis and listen to their advice, and be-
lieve that he would be firm, conservative
and successful Chief Magistrate" IT,
Year: 1868

THE struggle was too fierce and long,
The cost in lives too dear
Not yet forgotten are the braves


Who had no thought of fear:
They could not see the old flag torn
-. From freedoms hallowed brow,
Nor can we lose what they bequeathed--


We can't surrender now! -.
While Hope is strong within the breast


OF every freeman true


While Unions symbol proudly floats


Its red and white and blue
While God is just, and Might DER Right


No victory will allow,


We will be true to Liberty
We can't surrender noWi
Then ask us not to vote for those
SOL Who held our brave boys back
When onward came the Unions fees
81 With desolating track;
We cannot blot the record fair
tssOf freedoms holy vow,
We cannot dim Truths sacred light
81 We can't surrender nowl
Year: 1868

Upon this platform the Democratic party ap-
nc to eyery patriot, including all the conserva-
tive element and all who desire 10 support the
Constitution ard restore the Union, forgetting
all past differences OF opinion to unite with us In
the present great struggle for the liberties Of the
people; and that 10 all such. TO whatever purity
they may have heretofore belonged, VIC extend
the right hand OF fellowship and bail all such as
friends and brothers.
Year: 1868

TRUTH FROM DEMOCRATIC LIPs.-The San Fran


cisco Examiner reads Congressman Axtell out of


the Democratic party on the strength of speech


delivered in the House of Representatives on the


18th of January, in which he talked in the fol-
lowing manner -" The whole North abolished
slavery-won it in a square stand-up fight. The
Republican party as such did not nor could not
touch link of its shakes outside OF their dis
trict The negro was put up on this fight, and
the South lost him. He is legitimately our ne
gro The whole North fought this war, not the
Republican party alone. And the faith of the
whole North, irrespective of party, is pledged to
guaranty to the negro his freedom and to protect
him in his natural and inalienable rights, not
because he fought in the war on our side, for
but comparatively few of them did-but because
the rights of human nature demanded it, and
our sons and brothers ''died to make them free"
Their liberty has been bought with an inestima-
Die price, and can never be subverted or taken
from them either by fraud or force. 1t is well
for all men North and South to understand this.
As to those antediluvians who expect success or
seek ephemeral fame by building party upon
the defects or deformities of any of Gods crea-
lures, let them also stand as monuments of the
good temper and patience of the people, who are
willing to tolerate with compassionate smile
the weaknesses of a man who dares to reason


hat because a negro is inferior he should there
fore be oppressed.
Year: 1868

THE La Crosse Democrat is to-day the most
widely circulated and widely-read Democratic
paper in the country; and of all the Copperhead
journals, it may be fairly taken as best express
ing the real feelings and animus of the party
From recent copy we Gull the following choice
extract. Referring to the Chicago Convention
it says - GO Build wigwam.' In no other
place outside of hell would such a mob of fends
be permitted to congregate to concoct theiI
damnable schemes. Build wigwam. Oh do
Nominate another Abe Lincoln and the country
will produce another John Wilkes Booth, with
''sic semper tyrannis ~ in accordance with the
suggestions of the La Crosse Democrat and til.
man is euen ready for the acork ~
Year: 1868

THAT'S THE TRouBLE.-The Vicksburg Herald
believes it would be hazardous to Conservative
interests in the South to attempt to rally under
the name of Democracy, Gas its very name, in
the opinion of vast majority of the people, is
synonymous with secession, which the people
hold as the cause of all our troubles"
Year: 1868

The Radicals have been making
great blow throughout this State over
the fact that the Legislature has re-
duced the rate of State taxation from
thirty to twenty cents on the hundred
dollars worth of real estate. They omit
to mention that the cohtrivance called
the Board of Equalization has increased
the radiation Of real estate so that at a
less rate on increased values they are
collecting in many counties more taxa
tioI than ever before.


Here in Ohio county, through cum
ming legislation and the operations OF
the Radical Board of Equalization. the
value of real property in Ohio county
has been put up to one hundred per
cent. more than it was some years ago.
Doubling the valuation and decreasing
the rate one-third cOmpels the people
of Ohio county to pay jast Cos per
cent. more State taxes than formerly.
And yet, after their OVID Legisla-
ture and Board have brought about
this injustice, many are boasting
of the decrease in the rate of
taxation, as a sample of Radi-
cal economy, while others, bolder,
but sillier, are charging the high taxa
ton, for which Radical Board and a
Radical Legislature are responsible,
upon the local authorities of Ohio coun-
ty. They not only deny the swindle
for which they are responsible but they
attempt to shift the responsibility up
on parties who have positively had not
the slightest agency in the matter. For
cool effrontery and prodigious lying
commend us to the champions of the
Radical party in West Virginia,
Year: 1868

A lively movement is now progress
ing in the South favorable to establish
ing oceanic communication between the
Southern seaboard States, the South.
west and Europe. Norfolk, Virginia
has been selected as the port of depart,
ure and entrance in this country; and
from thence, it is proposed to reach the
valley of the Mississippi and the inter.
vening country by way of the James
Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Such a
line, with the necessary and obvious
branches, would penetrate the North.
western and Western States, and at the
same time drain a region of the South
which is now suffering from want of a
cheap and ready means of reaching the
seacoast. By all means, let the South
embark in projects for improving that
section of the Union. Bad men will not
always rule in the councils of the ma,
tion. A change must come, and it is
the part of wisdom to be prepared to
meet it in such manner as 10 reap i'm.
mediate harvests of beneficial results
.ige
Year: 1868

HEAVY failures are reported in the
West, especially among dealers in grain,
and it is feared that other branches OF
business and trade are in like totter-
ing and uncertain condition. Money
was never harder to get, or debts more
difficult to collect. Should the Radical
party again get control of the Govern
ment, and carry out its financial policy
of spending $500, 900, 900 year to keep
down the productive energies of one
third of the country, while increasing
the debt and keeping up the taxes, the
difficulty will be vastly greater before
the coming winter is over. If a mer-
chant or manufacturer acts upon sys-
TEN which increases his expenses and
curtails his receipts, bankruptcy is the
inevitable consequence. If a nation
acts in like manner, why will not
similar consequences followi These
are practical questions connected with
the present Political campaign which
the business men of the nation should
answer.