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Year: 1868

markable, when considered in
connection with what seems to
have been the almost unanimous
opinion Of the late members of the
Republican party of Alabama. 1t
was declared by. most Of them,
and so presented at Washington,
that a large majority Of the voting
population Of the State were in
favor Of the new Constitution.
This was as much as to say that
the Republican party Xas in a
large majority in the State for it
is we'll known that none but Re-
publicans favored the Constitution,
and even some Of these opposed it..
If the party is as strong as~it has
been supposed to be, then the ne
cessity Of party expediency does
not exist. But, even if it did exist,
would we be justified in resorting
to it? AS much as l desire the
election of Grant and Colfax, |
am unwilling to become a party
in behalf of that desirable result
to a scheme which practically de-
nies the very principle for which
these standard b carers stand
pledged before the country"


|. The message created a warm
discussion, and caused much bit
terness. Mr.. Coon strongly urged
the defeat Of the veto, and said
the object of the mon who were
sustaining the Governor in this
matter was to get. up a war; If
the war must come, let it come.
And 100000 freedmen Of Alabama
would give the opposition a belly
full of war before it was over
with. He would stand by the
Republican party in Alabama in
the war, and victory would perch
on it's banners. Jones replied to
Coon. and told him that bis re-
marks were revolutionary, but
that if he wanted war, he could
have war, and the war would last
until none Of his sort descrated
the soil Of Alabama. He said that
he was a Republican, but when
war is talked about, and Alabam-
ians are to be slaughtered, he
would be found on the side Of his
own people-those in this bright
and sunny but oppressed land, to
whom this country and the gov
erument justly belonged. He
said he could raise a squadron of
town boys and whip out anything
the gentleman from Ohio could
bring out against him. He could
marshal 10000 colored men to
follow the banner in defence of
Alabama, and Alabama's colored
men of intelligence knew carpet
baggers were not their friends,
and that squatter would desert
in the hour Of peril and need.
The debate was conducted alto
gethcr by the Republicans-there
being not one Democrat in the
Senate. II is not likely that the
bill can become a law over the
Governors veto. The Legislature
will probably adjourn tomorrow.


The following card, from Mr..
Jones, will appear in the morning
papers, Jones and Coon are both
Republican Senators


SENATE CHAMBER, August II,
1868. Having been denied the
privilege Of repeating in the Sen
ate Mr.. Coon's incendiary remarks
in the Governors Office, on the
morning Of August II, I hereby
publish said remarks. 70 the
best of my recollection he said, to
the Governor, that he would not
leave here until some measure
was adopted for the protection Of
those whom he calls loyal men
that if any Union mans blood
was spilled in Dallas County, he
would lay the houses of Dallas
County and the city Of Selma in
ashes.
Year: 1868

On and after the first day Of April next, the
subscriber will be found at the above stand
where he will be pleased to see his old custom
srs, and all others who may want anything
the WATCH or JEWELRY LINE


mar l9-tf =, S. FLEMLNG,
Year: 1868

IL. experience, an entire success: ! Simple
PromptZEficient and Reliable. They are the
only Medicines perfectly adapted to popular use,
so simple that mistakes cannot be made in


using them; SO harmless as to be free from dam
ger, and SO efficient as to be always reliable.
They have raised the highest commendation from
Year: 1868

The Meeting at the Town Hall.


The Democratic meeting on last
Thursday evening was attended by
numbers that took everybody by sur
prise. The promising young brass band
of Columbia headed delegation of
Democrats from that township and Ea-
ton. On their way they called upon our
friend Morrison w. Phelps, Esq, of
Eaton, and were treated to sumptuous
repast by his excellent lady. The Car
Isle military band headed a long line of
teams from that township, and woke the
echoes in our streets with the soul-stir-
ring strains of martial music. The new
and spacious Town Hall was densely
packed, and hundreds turned away for
want of sitting or standing room within
its walls. A peculiar feature of the as
semblage was that nearly every person
was a voter. We gratefully acknowl-
edge the presence of few ladies, and
excuse the rest who would gladly have
been present, on the ground that our
splendid Hall was too small to accom-
modate the ardent voting Democracy
present, and left little room for the la
dies. We will see to it hereafter that
ample accommodations are provided for
the ladies, and cordially invite them to
be present. 49,, - ....-, - -
The speech of Mr.. Critchfeld was an
able, convincing argument. and was lis
tened to throughout with the most ear
nest attention. Not word or syllable
of slang found place in his utterances,
and not word was uttered to which ex-
ceptions could be taken by his most fas.
tidious opponent. His massive logic
and merciless assertions, stripped the
congressional policy of the tinsel and
gauze thrown over it by its advocates,
and held it up in its naked deformity to
the execration of every unbiased, patri-
otic mind. The meeting was grand
success, and demonstrates the fact that
the Democracy of Lorain, as it is every
where else, is thoroughly alive to the
Importance of the coming elections, and
gives a high pledge of a great victory
this fall.-Lorain Constitutionalist.
Year: 1868

A yoYng lady, Miss Mary Grant, sitting
by the window Of q schoolroom in Mount
Vernon, Ohio, few days ago, was looking
at game Of base ball, when the ball, by an
unlaeky stroke, was sent through the glass.
driving q splinter Of glass into her eve.
The teacher drew the glass out but the eve
was sightless
Year: 1868

The subscriber, for the past ten years engaged
rs cutter at Mr. Cones Merchant Tailoring Es-
tabli>hment, would inform his friends and the
citizens of Rock Island and vicinity, that be has
opened a New Merchant Tailoring Establishment
for the purpose of manufacturing to order first
class fine custom work TO those that have been in
the habit of getting their garments cut by us,
while at Mr. Cones, we would extend an invita-
tion to call on at our establishment, and
to those that cannot get sSited in Rock Island
and in the habit of sending east for their gar
nents we would invite them to call and give us q
trial, feeling confident that we can suit them in
every respect. We have handsome assortment
of fine Cloths, Cassimeres and Vestings, together
with large variety of splendid French Coatings
and rricots in different shades and coors for fine
business suits. Also fine Beavers in different
colors, for oyercoats-an of which we will make
to order in the best and most fashionable manner
At lover rates than the class of goods can be
obtained on either side of the river. Call and
examine our styles, and compare our goods and
prices with those engaged in the same business.


THOMAS MCCULLOUGH,


North side of Third Street, near the Post Office


Davenport, Iowa.
Formerly cutter at Cones.


N. B. The cutting department is under our
own supervision. nov29dly.
Year: 1868

Do be led to believe that Steriing's Ambro-
sia containing two bottles in a box at 81 90 is the
same article Sterling's Ambrosia Oil for the
hair. My Ambrosia Oil has no connection what
ever with any other preparation sold The Am
brosis Oil is an improvement on all other hair
preparations and is put mp in one bottle in neat
package bearing the name of Sterling Bloomer
on the back and price so cents on the front label.
Year: 1868

SENSIBLE DAMsEL.-A plump and pretty young
lady, attending one of the grammar schools in
Washington failed to make her appearance one
morning recently, and later in the day the rather
unprecedented excuse was sent in that she was
the mother of fiae boy. 1t was all correct,
however, though little informal 1t seems that
she WAS married clandestinely. about year ago,
but sensbly concluded she would stay at school
and finish her education before commencing
housekeeping. She has graduated now with all
the hunors, and won't probably go any more.
Year: 1868

CoNGREssIosAL.-The Lassen Sage Brush IA
vors Goodwin but says =" In the event OF there
being II compromise candidate would like to
have the Convention compromise on him. We
need the strength of his ability and his kind for
Congressmen. If he is out of the game, how
about Westmoreland? He comes from the other
side of the State, but has the reputation of be-
ing Radical to the homes and IN IN of marked
ability. These very necessary qualifications
and embrace the peculiar needs OF the time. We
have not the honor of a personal acquaintance
with the gentleman, but satisfied with his
record and present status. The most of the
Union voters of Lassen we believe to be in the
same fix. The district is decidedly in want of a
live Congressman, and two votes may secure
one. Lassen has two ballots
Year: 1868

HE'LL IN LoUlsIASA.-Says the San Francisco
Times of recent date:


How the telegram which we publish in another
column, relative to the grand Seymour and
Blair ratification meeting in New Orleans, will
harrow the souls of some Of the California howl
ers for q ';white mans government p Negroes
on the stand at Democratic meeting, and ne
groes-brutal, bestial, semi-human, degraded
negroes - in the procession What will be
thought of this by or San Francisco Democrats,
who would Indignantly withdraw from Fourth
of July procession in which few colored men
took part Are they prepared to fraternize with
these Louisiana negroes who are now engaged
in the same cause with themselves-fellow SOL
diers in the great Democratic army Tor will
they at once withdraw from a party contamin-
ated by the membership and support Of q" ma
gurs ~ The Examiner has probably had pri-
vate advices from some of the officers of the New
Orleans Colored Democratic Club, regarding
their ratification meeting, as its leader showed
traces of great excitement in regard to matters
in Louisiana. 1t said


The first reconstruction bill (so-called) was
justly characterized by Senator Doolittle as "a
bill for act to organize hell in Louisiana
And how eminently have they succeeded
If we can imagine hell on earth-a condition
of things so pregnant with human torture that
the imagination of men can conjure up nothing





inaugurated and established in that unfortunate
section"


To imagine lot of 90 bestial niggers' figuring
a: Democratic ratification meeting must be
pretty trying and revolving to the Examiner.


OuR Southern brethren are gradually coming
round to new views on the subject of negro suf-
frage. The Albany (Ga.) Neus, encouraged by
the fact that in Southern Georgia the negroes
generally voted the Democratic ticket, says


1--WE profoundly assert that they are safe
guardians of the franchise. We see no reason
longer to oppose negro suffrage"


1t is to he hoped that no thinking voter will
hereafter go over to Democracy because his party
is accused of shoulderng negro suffrage. If the
negroes will only vote the Democratic ticket as
they have done in Georgia, they will at once be
recognized by that party as linen and brethren"
Year: 1868

THE County Democratic
Convention was held at the
Court House last Monday af-
ternoon. The official report
ofits proceedings can be found
elsewhere in this paper. 1t
was the largest Convention
ever held in Vinton county
a convention composed Of the
Plow-holders who are fully
determined to conquer the
Bond-holders; every town
ship in the county being rep
resented by q delegation. 1t
was an earnest and enthusias-
tic assemblage of hard-work-
ing men who met to perform
the duties assigned them for
their county as wellas for their
country, who did it promptly
and in manner that is salts
factory to all-the proceed
ings passing off harmonious
ly, causing those Radicals
(who often declare that ne
groes are better than foreign
ers) who planted themselves
in little crowds in the Court
Room to witness the proceed
ings, to look Disappointed
Poor "impeached" fellows!-
how sadly they must feelI


The Ticket which was NOM
mated, and which we place at
the head Of this paper, is. an
excellent one in every respect,
although there are among
those who were defeated
many Of the best. men, and
who are well qualified to fill
any of the offices for which
they were candidates, in the
county, it is generally adj
mitted, as it should be, that
the nominations are all excel
lent ones, and should have
the hearty support of not on
ly all the friends Of the de-
teated candidates but the
support of every man who
casts a vote at the coming
election--eVery lover of good
and true principles.
Year: 1868

Talk is Talk, bnt "business is business,
the best place to buy your Dry and Fancy
Goods for this season of the year is
where you can buy them the cheapest, as
every sensible man or woman knows
Dan. Will & Bros. have nice stock Of
goods in their line, their goods are AL
new and of the very best styles; they
have no old fossilized goods that were
made and sold in the dark ages to show
you or bore you with. Call and see their
goods and compare prices.
Year: 1868

We would again call the attention Of
the people to the fact that Strong & Glib
bous have a frst-cIass lot of GOode in the
Hardware and Tinware line, which will
not fail to please ell in both style and
price. Farmers should remember that
they have harvest tools of every deSCrip-
tion.
Year: 1868

A certain house breaker was condemned, in the
latter part Of the last century, in France and un.
der peculiar circumstances, to hundred years IN
the gaIleys, and strange to relate this man recent
ly made his appearance in his own native prov:
ince, at the advanced age Of one hundred and
twenty years, he being about twenty years OF age
when the sentence which condemned him to such
a dreadful punishment was passed. 1t Is difficult
To conceive what the feeling must have been with
which be returned, as soon as ernanclpated from
the shackles which had enthralled him for cen
tury to breathe once more the cherished air ofthe
scene of his infancy. Bourg, in the department
of Ain, was his native home but time had SC
changed the aspect Of the whole, that he recogni.
zed it only by the Church Of Bron, which was the
only thing that had undergone no alteration. he
had triumphed over laws, bondage, man, time;
everything. Not a relation had he left. Not a
single being could he hail in acquaintance yet he
was not without experiencing the homage and the
respect the French pay old age. For himself, he
had forgotten everything connected with his cary
youth; even all recollection Of the crime wss lost,
or, it at all remembered, it was dreaty vision


confounded with thousand other drea1y vision,
Of days long gone By. Instantly and connections


for several generations, al dead; himself living
proof Of the clenaency Of Heaven and the severit,
Year: 1868

MARRIED WITHOUT GLovEs.-A few days
since, young gentleman and young lady appeared
at the parsonage of an eminent clergyman Of this
city, for the purpose Of having their respective
destinies united in the holy bonds Of matrimony.
Everything being ready, the clergyman aforesaid
Year: 1868

The Assembly of our State having unani-
mously passed what Is known as the Arcade
bill providing for an Underground Railroad
from the Battery to Harlem Flats, it now
awaits the action of the Senate. We do not
know that this is the best way of attaining the
end in view--we are not the partisan of this
or of any other planj but the need of an I'm
derground Railroad is so urgent that we en-
treat the Senate not to postpone its commence
ment another year. If this bill is not right,
amend it, but do not reject it and throw us
back into chaos ANY bill suits us that secures
the construction of the Road, and that right
speedily. Do not drive another hundred thou
sand of our population ont of the State, but
enable them to live in it by giving them quick
transit into Westchester by an Underground
Railroad
Year: 1868

The battle in Connecticut is sharply fought,
and at this writing the prospect OF a Republ-
can victory is fattering. We labor under
great disadvantage by reason OF proximity to
Democratic New York City. We may be sure
of a swarm of voters for the Democracy from
this city, and all the large towns in COnnecti-
cut will be disgraced by their presence.
The Democratic organs are shedding tears
over the wickedness of the Republican
party in buying up vOtes-complimentary
to Democratic virtue, of course since there
is no need of buying our own men. This
is the old-fashioned blind to cover fraud. To
charge the Republicans with buying votes is
simple nonsense, since there is no Democrat so
base as to sell his vote under any temptation.
Why, then, since only yourselves can possibly
be tempted do you cry out against temptationr


From our correspondents and from the Con-
necticut State press we gather the idea that
the Democracy are becoming disbeartened.
They have no platform, they have no candi-
date, they have no political policy, they have
no financial policy, they have no local issues;
they have, in short, neither man nor principle,
neither name nor idea, around which to
gather; their speakers, quite at sea for start
ing point maunder weakly about reconstruc-
ton and the war of 1912; about blue lights and
Federalism. They have no living present.


We are well aware that the Democracy sore
ly need Connecticut-that they mean to carry
it if money and desperate working can DO 30.
They did carry it last year by nearly thou
sand Our friends have the grand inspiration
of New Hampshire before them; they have the
prestige Of success in that State, and the in
calculable Importance of making that success
great and glorious A victory for Apollyon
will give him new hopej he will gain ten-fold
strength, and our line Of battle for November
will be seriously weakened; a victory of the
right side will very nearly extinguish the now
despairing Opposition, and make our forth
coming triumph not only certain but easy.


To work, then! Cali home every Republican
voter. Scrutnize the lists and be sure that no
Sixth Ward revolver from NewYork Is or will |
be down among the names. Work diligently |
and dol MT forget TO cote on Mon
day merit. The State may be carried by one
vote. Republican reader, see that in such
case that glorious vote is yours!
Year: 1868

no could do az he pleased In spite of it. III he
believed tho law to be void, he committed an
offense in appointing Grant Secretary of War
ad interim, because the only authority for such
an appointment is found in that very law, and
he insulted tho Senate by asking of them
decision by which he did not mean to abide
If he believed it valid, he was equally guilty
in appointing Thomas, for the law expressly
forbids any such appointment without the adj
vice and consent Of the Senate The dilemma
is well put there is no escape from it.


The fallacy that the President had right
to disobey the law In order to bring its con-
sttutionality to judicial test Gen. Butler very
clearly dispOses of; and then he passes on 10
the question Of criminal intent, which forms
the second part Of his speech. The interview
with Gen. Emory, the inquiries respecting the
strength of the garrison of Washington, the
artful insinuations that the army was bound to
obey the President rather than the laws OF
Congress, the Incorporate speeches, the de-
nunciations Of the popular representatives, are
cited as an evidence of his purpose to place
the legislative In strict subordination to the
executive department, and to usurp tunc-
tions which the Constitution has for
hidden him. We need not analyze this por-
ton of the speech, for the details are
already familiar to our readers, and they ad-
nit of very little dispute. Our purpose has
been to exhibit in brief the legal points which
form the real strength of Gen. Buffers argu-
ment, and upon which the historical Importance
as well as the practical issue of the impeach-
ment proceedings will principally depend.
Non R,tlar 10 riohf when he saya that n great
constitutional question is involved in this trial,
and that beside it the personal fortunes OF the
respondent arc entirely insignificant. The issue
has now been Joined in the only regular way
known to our laws and with full confidence
in the wisdom and uprightness Of the judges,
we await the decision.
Year: 1868

If the New-Jersey Legislature could be sup
posed to be capable of shame, we should con-
gratulate ourselves on the fiat rejection which
its communication informing Congress Of the
withdrawal of its consent to the Constitutional
Amendment met with in the House yesterday.
1t is not often that the House of Representa-
tive declares the resolutions of State Legis-
lature "disrespectful TO the House and scan
"dalous in character But then, no infamy
could be heaped upon the Jersey Democracy
to equal that which 1t drew upon itself in the
repeal of the amendment.
Year: 1868

duty, according to his own notion, was to dis
perse by aid either of the soldiery or the police.
this impudent assemblage of self-constituted
law manufacturers and to cast the ringleaders
into prison. Instead of doing this, when they
send him bill which he likes he signs 1t; 1t
is only when they send him bill which is not
pleasing to bis soul that he discovers what
criminal impostors they are. The kettle is
cracked, or is whole, as suits his whim or his
in,ncn
Year: 1868

A swindle of the first magnitude was passed


by the Legislature last week, and has been


submitted TO the Governor In 1865 company


known as the Mutual Gaslight Company was
chartered, with the privilege of laying mains
and supplying the people Of New-York with
gas, provided the Common Council gave its con-


sent. 1t was mado obligatory (on forfeiture Of
charter) that the company go into operation
within two years, and clause was inserted
making 1t misdemeanor to sell out the right
to any company then existing. For the sum Of
twenty-five thousand dollars the consent of the
Councils was obtained. Itwas then expected by
the public that tho company would commence
its legitimate business. They never did, because
the Manhattan and Metropolitan Gas Light
Companies paid them $SOO.0Oo, on condition
that they would never carry out the objects
that they were chartered for. II is not sur
prisng that these same men ask for renewal
of their charter, but it is strange that after
the exposure that was made Of 1t In the AS
sembly that that body should pass it because
Mr.. Speaker Ifitcbman requested u os per
Year: 1868

sonal faror. The only plea upon which tins
bill was passed was that it intended to fight
monopoly. These parties have had charter
for two years. and instead of fighting monop-
oily they have been merely black mailing 1t.
We hope the Governor will withhold his sig
nature. and thus put stop to this viainy
Year: 1868

COnniving at fraud are made liable to the same
punishment. A new section, prohibiting COM
promises except by authority of the Secretary
of the Treasury, is added. No consideration
was had on the bill yesterday in the House.
Year: 1868

The report Of the Conference GQHgilEsse ON
the Internal Tax bill was agreed to by the
Senate yesterday. In the whisky section Of
the bill, the forfeiture of distllery and materi-
ais, and fine and imprisonment of the distiller,
ars retained and revenue officers guilty Of
Year: 1868

sS-A Paris correspondent describes the new
head dress as consisting Of lovely black lace
or black blonde veil, which is thrown over the
ehignon and hangs down the back; the front
part is black or col0red velvet diadem, with
with ruddy flower on one side, and m more-
over spanned with a gold aud steel corpet 1t
is very becoming over low dress on snowy
white Shoulders
Year: 1868

TBk FIRST STATE DINNER OF the Presto nj
will take place this evening. The guests in
vited comprise the members Of the Cabinet and
as many Senators as can be seated in the state
dining room.
Year: 1868

THE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE seem TO have
about abandoned the investigation into the con
duct OF Judges Of the Supreme Court. Al its
meeting this morning the subject was not men
toned, and no action was taken to compel re-
fractory witnesses in the to appear and
testify. E