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Year: 1868

IcE.-It was stated a few days ago that
parties in the neighborhood of the city
were storing away ice four inches thick.
The cold weather of the past week has
added materially to its thickness. We
were shown yesterday block cut from
the pond of Mr.. John A. Hutcheson, five
and three-quarter inches thick, perfectly
transparent and compact. There will be no
necessity for sending north for this luxury
during the coming summer if our citizens
avail themselves of the advantages now
Dresented.
Year: 1868

A MYSTERY ABoUr Ben BUTLER.-Soon
after the occupation of this city by the
Federal forces in 1862, there was an indi-
vidual from Massachusetts, or Connecticut
who came with them named John Porter
Ray. he established newspaper in Ports
mouth called the Vrqinian, in which he
published statement in its editorial CO.
lumns, setting forth that the father of &C.
neral Benja +. Butler was pirate !; and
that for some of his acts Of piracy he had
been caught, convicted, and hung in New
Orleans. Whether this was true or no, we
have no means Of knowing, but we do know
that the statement, emanating from Fed
eral, source, caused our people at the time
a good deal Of surmising, and among other
things it was surmised that that was why
Mumford was hung in New Orleans by
Butler; that he had sworn an oath for
vengeance on some citizen of that place
for the hanging Of his father; and that the
occasion was availed Of by him to execute
his oath of vengeance. Whether this was
surmise alone or truth the future can only
reveal.


Time wore on; John Porter Rays paper
gave up the ghost, and he himself became
rather an abandoned character. He fingered
on here, and finally General Butler took
command of this department. Soon after
this it was given out that John Porter Ray
had died and was buried. People inquired
about from one to another if they knew of
his death or burial, and no one could tell
any circumstance of the death or the fune-
raj. Surmise again sprang up, and many
were of the opinion that Ray had been
foully dealt with; but no one could tell.
Public opinion finally settled into the belief
that surmise had dictated, and there the
matter dropped. Many to this day believe
that j ohm Porter Ray had been assassinated
and his body secretly buried, because he
published the damaging revelation in re-
gard to the taking of of Buffers father
| Norfok Day Book.
Year: 1868

General Beatty, the Republican candi-
date for Congress in the eighth Ohio dis
trict, in his speech opening the campaign
at Caledonia on Thursday last, declared
himself opposed to any farther contraction
of the currency, and in favor of paying off
all bonds in the currency which is the legal
tender, except the comparatively small
amount which has payment in gold stipu-
lated in the bcnds
Year: 1868

Of itself. Under the statute there can b, no
special terms of the Criminal Court After
Continuing coutending that the Court had no
jurisdiction IN this case he concluded.


The Court t,ok the papers TO consider the
Year: 1868

At the close of Buchanans admin
istration there was public deot Of
about one hundred millions Of dollars
the same drawing four to six per cent
interest There was no state, Ioc2I
or national tax levied on it. 1t was
free from taxation. Nobody thought
of taxing it.


Lately Z. s. Treasurer Spinner was
written to for the government practice
in other countries. He replied at
great length, affirming that The con
stitutional right to tax such debts
positively does not exist. Also, said
he: l do not believe that anybody OF
sound mind ever believed that this or
any other civilized Government on
the face of the earth ever taxed its
own stocks, or permitted them to be
taxed by any other power within lis
own limits or jurisdiction Some
forty years ago the Z. :. Supreme
Court entered the following order
pledging no attempt to tax state
securities:


Whereas, il Is the opinion of this court
that much OF the said ordinance as i'm
poses the said is repugnant to the Con
stitution Of the United States end void
Thereupon it is considered, ordered and al
Judged bN this court thar ,ip said iE;jt-I1 IA :
be and the same is hereby reversed and AN
nulled, and that the same is hereby remand
ed 10 the said Constitutional Court for the
State of South Carolina. that such further
proceedings as may be had therein may con
sist with law and Justice"


The decision Of the Supreme court
Of the United States nearly forty
years ago seems to have settled the
question that United States stocks
cannot be taxed by State or munici.
palities and it has been acquiesced
in by all parties from that time until
now. The question whether the gov
ernment Of the United States can tax
It's own stock or not, has never, to my
knowledge, been adiudicated. That it
has not been, is probably due to the
fact that 1t Is patent to the meanest
understanding, that any taxation by
the Government Of its own stock,
would be reputation to the extent Of
the amount of such taxation.
Year: 1868

Proceedings In the Convention.


CHARLESTON, March 4, 1858.
In the South Carolina Reconstruction Convention to.
day the section making education compulsory
passed. After an animated debate on the proposition
imposing poll tax Of 81 tor educational purposes
agreed that me penalty tor payment shall not
be the deprivation Of the right Of suffrage.
Year: 1868

The population in New Orleans is some
what miXed.n Our Democratic friends,
who become frantic whenever the subject
of miscegenation is named, have been
obliged to appoint a committee to examine
the children in attendance upon the public
schools to determine which are white and
cate and difficult labor, involving some of
the first families, and challenging the
severest scrutiny of the officers to deter
mine whether the children in question are
white, black, or neither. Alas, for the war
OF races in the South A very amfcable
war it is certainly getting to be
Year: 1868

Tho Old Guard will attest that we
foretold that such would be the ef.
feet of tho inglorious submission
to the Lincoln usurpations.


A hundred men Of tho pluck and
patriotism Of Wilkes Booth, at the
start of these terrible despotisms,
would have saved our country from
all il has suffered and is now suffer
ing-would, indeed, have preserv-
cd constitutional liberty; and saved
the Government from destruction.
But, alas, even now. the Democrat
ic press seems stupiied by the din
of barbarous revolution. Instead
of blowing the loud blast of resist.
ance, of quick and fierce resistance
to tyranny, they seem to be study
ing how they shall most graceful.
ly shrink away from the manly
struggle 10 preserve our liberty.
They proclaim, loud enough. that
our liberties are perishing but
with tho next breath, they whisper
that we must take care that moth
ing rash or violent is done-that
is, the rashness which is destroy
ing liberty must be met with moth.
ing stronger than whispers and in.
glorious submission. If they were
asses, they could not bow their
necks 10 the yoke of their masters
with more admirable docility."
Year: 1868

When board fences become old,
and the boards begin to come OF,
nail upright facing strips upon
them against each post, and tho
boards will be held to their place
and the fence last several years
longer.
Year: 1868

To PRESERVE CHERRIES. Stone
the fruit, and to every pound Of
fruit, take pound of sugar. Put
the fruit in your kettle in alternate
layers with the sugar, and boil and
skim until they are tender and tho
syrup is rich. Or you may take
twelve pounds of Morillo cherries
and stone them, and dissolve four
pounds OF sugar with the juice from
the fruit; clarity 1t and put in the
fruit, and boil slo Sly until they
are cooked.
Year: 1868




Special Correspondence of the New Orleans Crescent
New YORK, Sept. 10, 1868.


Autumn has really set in. Last night the sub.
Drbs OF the city was visited by Jack Frost and in
the city closed windows and plenty of bed-cIothes
were not at all uncomfortable. Within two days
the appearance Of Broadway has changed from its
quiet and unattraetive appearance of summer to
gay fall promenade. The ladies are out in
swarms, and of course there is every inducement
that merchants can offer to make them invest in
" fall fashions The bellies from Saratoga and
Newport lind their watering place inventions do
not take " as they anticipated. What will do
for Jaunty seaside costume will no. do for an
afternoon promenade on the avenue.


With the introduction of fall, business does not
revive, however everything being still as dull as
it con possibly be. In all branches of trade com
plant is the rule and satisfaction very rare ex-
oePion. or course some goods are sold, but in
proportion to expenses of both living and busi-
ness, 1t is merely a trhe. All descriptions of
goods have not been as cheap in several years, as
they are now, but people have no money for any
thing outside of positive necessities, until the
ball and party season commences, and then they
go in on tick if they have not got the ready
stuff"


Another sample Of Radical vengeance has lust
come to light, in the case of a policeman. It ap-
pears the man in question was a roundsman on
the force, and while Off duty short time since
made speech at a Democratic meeting few
days afteTward when the men were leaving the
station for their posts, the captain of the precinct
ASou az OiOOI run ntduquhTteTs, n0tlfylng this
roundsman that be was reduced 10 the ranks -
for negligence. This the officer did not fancy,
and he declined to obey the captain, who ordered
him on patrol d1ty, but asked for a slip of paper
to write his resignation. This the captain refused
him, whereupon hard words ensued and the officer
was locked up for the night. The following
morning an appearance was put in before Justice
bowling, who Immediately discharged the officer
from custody, saying that the captain had ne
nation.


The Board Of Police Commissioners are by law
composed of both Democrats and Republicans,
but the whole concern is led around by one man,
who Is an out and out Radical, and who claims to
be boss " Of the ranch. It puzzles some TO
know why the Democratic members allow the
ioree 70 be used for the benefit Of the Radical
psrty, but so it seems to be.


:, Weston, the pedestrian, publishes card in vim
dcatlon OF himself, respecting his several failures
10 perform the feat OF walking given number OF
miles IN given number Of hours. De says that
IN walking on irotting track he becomes dizzy
aud sick after walking few miles, and although q
short rest overcomes Ihat still after the first at
tack be cannot walk more than two miles without
Year: 1868

From the ". O. Crescent, Dec, ID.


The famous duellipg gre und on the Metairle
Ridge, known as Tine Oaks" was the scene
yesterday morning OF sanguinary duel be-
tween two young men OF this city, which has
rarely had its parallel in the annals of the code
either in this country or In Europe. The anita
gonists were the one native creole gof New
OIleaI s, the other a Frenchman by birth; the
provocalion a blow in the face at the hand of
the creole the weapons were broadswOTdS; the
hOnr day break. Arrived on the field, accom-
panied by their seconds, the com batants stripped
To the waist, and sword In hand in the freezing
air of the morning, sprang at each other like
tigers. There was no hesitation or playing to
Try each others skill A few lunges and cuts
were successfully parried. when suddenly an
up cut from the Frenchmans sword wounded
his opponent in the right arm The rtpoSte from
the creole laid open the Frenchmans left
cheek, laying the inside open, and exposing
his teeth.


Nolhipg daunted, the wounded man stepped
back, had handkerchief bound round hiI face,
and again put himself In attitude of 0ffenSe.
HIS first lppge penetrated the breast of his
IL was made with such relentless force that it
passed also through the of arm. An attem pit
was made at this moment by the seconds to
stop the matter at that point, but the man With
the second who was most an xious TO settle toe
matter, sword In hand, asseverating that naught
should quiet his animosity except a cut across
his throat The battle was renewed and lasted
the other six. all severe and painful, but none.
IL Is hoped, dangerous. Both men displayed
extraordinary courage antmosity, ana endur.
ance, and during the course OF the bloody en-
test until both had to let their hands fall
helpless TO their sides from loss of blood and the
Ialn OF their wounds The parties were carried
ho me after having their wounds dressed, and
situation was more comfortable and less
critical than tnat of his antagonist.
Year: 1868

FROM Nle IOnUon 1tT0eS, DoceUbOtT o.


We are requested by Mr.. Disraeli to publish


IfParliameni were sitting should not have
adopted this course; but as the public acts Of a
Ministry should not be misunderstood, and as
there are no other means Of explaining their
motives, have taken the liberty of thus ad-
dressing the Conservative members in both
houses Of Parliament When her Majesty's
Government, In the spring OF the year, were
placed In minority In the House of Com.
mons on the question of disestablishing the
Church In ireland, they had to consider that
the policy proposed had never been submitted
try would not sanction IL. They, therefore telt
II their duty TO advise her Majesty TO dissolve
Parliament; but TO make an appeal TO the obso-
leie constituency would have been an absurdity,
and The candid opinion of the country coincided
with that of Parliament, that no course could
be satisfactory unless the voice OF the enlarged
electoral body were Rscerta1ned. All means
die that appeal. and a special statute was
passed for the purpose. Although the general
election has elcited, in the decision of numer-
GUS and vast constituencies, an expression OF
has Justified their anticipations, aud which,
In dealing with the question in controversy, no
wise statesman would disregard, 1t is now
G ear that the present Administration cannot
newly. elected House of Commons. Under these
circumstances her Majesty's Ministers have
felt it due TO their own honor and to the policy
they support not to retain office unnecessarily
for q single day. They hold it to be more con.
sistent with the attitude they have assumed
and with the convenience of public business at
this season, as well as more conducive to
the just influence OF the Conservative party,
ct once to tender the resignation of their
offices to her Majesty, rather than to wait
for the assembling of Parliament In which,
in the present aspect OF affairs, they are sen
sible they must be In minority In thus
acting. her Msjesty's Government have seen
no cause to modify those opinions upon which
they deemed it their duty to found their counse.
To the sovereign on the question of the disestal
bljshment and diSendowment of the Church.
They remain convinced that the proposition of
Mr.. Gladstone Is wrong In principle, probably
impracticabe in conduct, and, II practicable,
would be disastrous in its effects. While ready
at all times to give fair consideration and
willing to aid any plan for the improvement of
the Church in.Ireland. to the policy which they
opposed last session. rife, as they believe it to
be, with many casualties to society and the
state, they will continue, in whatever position
they occupy, to offer an incorporating re-
sistance. Il DISRAELI,


Downing street. December 2, 1865
Year: 1868

Now that the political situation is settled, the
next question Is our industrial and financial
prospects. In those matters no man In the
whole country stands higher than Judge Rel.
ley He has made labor, trade. commerce. and
thought and breadth Of grasp peculiar TO him
self. His reflection on the causes OF decay and
weakness at the South, as compared with the
lie and vigor OF other sections OF the Union
points him out as the man To devise ways and
means for our redemption. As Judge Kelley
was one OF the first OF the radical Republicans
to declare for General Grant as the man for the
crisis II Is to be hoped that the latter will call
him 10 the head OF the Treasury.-N G. STAN
ddrd.
Year: 1868

The Registrars who conducted the election
In our county acted SO fairly. and manifested
such a determination to prevent all fraud and
illegality In voting that we were inspired
with the hope that the past contest would not
be stained with any of those acts so disgrace
ful to the perpetrators, and yet, of late years
so common in our country. We were destin-
ed to he sadly disappointed, if we are correct
ly informed of the proceedings at the town Of
Clarksville in johnson County. 1t is reported
on good authority, that the polls were closed
at sun down on the day Of the election in the
Clarksvillc precinct, about 200 votes having
been cast. These could easily have been
counted by the judges in one hour, but fol
reasons that the sequel develops, it was deem
ed necessary to postpone the counting until
the following morning. The ballot box was
entrusted to FITCH of the Standard. who had
the custody thereof until morning. Morning
came and with it the counting of the enor-
NOUS vote. Every one, at all posted, as to the
political complexion the town Of Clarksvillc
and the entire precinct was well aware ofthe
fact that the Constitution would be largely de-
feated there. Lo and behold the counting
manifested the manipulation of the custodian
Of the ballot-box and the sovereigns of the
Clarksville precinct were astoundcd by the
announcement that the Constitution was car
ricd by over one handred myorty' Here was
a clear ease of the basest fraud upon the most
sacred rights OF the people. Clarksvlle saw
she had been grossly swindled and would not
tamcly submit. She is made of sterner stuff.
Runners were sent in all directions and the
voters were summoned to town. and when
our Informant left the result had been chang
ed to about one hundred majority against the
Constitution. Shame, eternal shame rest up-
on the head Of the bastard who would thus at
tempt to stab LIBERTY In the dark. This in
fanny was pcrpetrated by one of the lights of
the Radical party in Northwest Arkansas.
Can honorable men longer affiliate with this
creature. Honesty demands that the Radical
party spurn this blot on the fair face Of hu-
manity from their ranks. II they continue to
put him forward as the exponent of their
principles. can they refuse to share In his in
famys This case loudly demands the inter-
ference ofthe military under whose auspices
this creature was afforded the opportuni ity
to thus attempt this foul fraud upon the rights
of the people. Let all concerned in this scan
dalous proceeding be punished as they deserve.
They have attempted to stihe the voice of the
people by invading the sacred ballot box.
They thus indirectly attempt to rob the peo-
pie oftheir liberty. Away with them! Let
justice be done. The halter is too good for
them. Such creatures should suffer the high
est rehnements of torture. Their fate should
be as a warning to Others who rob the people
Of their rights. Every honorable sentiment
known to human nature loudly demands the
punishment Of these men. VIII the command
Ing officer Of the District look after these
mlscreantss
Year: 1868

ATTEMPT TO VIOLATE A MALE CHAMBERMAIp


The following interesting item we take
from the Southern Journal. Radical organ
published in Camden


"Gen. Kinds, while In Camden. was guilty
of a gross piece of immoral conduct and Of
such fragrant character that we think he has
disgraced himself beyond the power of re-
dcmption Being the Republican nominee
for Congress for this District. much edium
will attach itself to the party If they permit
him to longer retain that position. We, there
fore insist upon his immediate withdrawal
from the canvass. and in case Of his refusal to
do So urge upon the Republican Central Com
mittee ut Little Rock. to select some other
person more worthy and better suited to fill
such high and distinguished place.


The conduct which caused the above re-
marks was of such base nature that respect
for our readers prevents us from particular
izing the affair. but we will give an outline
that will be easily understood. Gen. Kinds
became enamored ola negro girl on a boat,
and. through the agency of Il smart negro boy.
made arrangements for clandestine meeting
with her In his state room. AS true love never
runs smooth. 1t was quite natural in this case.
TO have little rough weather. The boy told
tho Captain and that indignant gentleman
devised means TO preserve the reputation Of
his craft. The boy was dressed up like girl,
and then he stole to the appointed rendezvous.
After considerable kissing and hugging was
enacted, the Captain made his appearance, and
in the coolest manner. proceeded to kick the
General of the boat, while the male chamber
maid commenced n brake-down In henor of
the event.-PiRe Biuf Tiadicdtor.


Kinds Is the Radical Congressman elect from
the 2nd Congressional District. Such Is the
character of the men who aspire to Office un-
der the new Negro Constitution.
Year: 1868

The Sunday. School Of Van Buren,. will give
Concert at the Presbyterian Church on
Thursday evening next, for the purpose OF
procuring funds to purchase New Library
cf Books. This Is a very worthy object and
should receive general patronage from all.
There Is hardly no one so poor but what
they can purchase i ticket whether they at
tend ornot Give the School benefit worthy
ofthc place. Better give two dollars to this
than one to the plundering circus that is soon
to be In our midst
Year: 1868

a meeting of the Van Buren, White Mems
Club will be held at the Court House. on Sat-
urday night at o'clock. A general attend
ance is desired as business of Importance will
come before the club.


1t is desired that the committee designated
to award the Banner, make report of their
decision at that time.


PER ORDER OF PRESIDENT
Year: 1868

unless the weather should be stormy, for the
purpose of raising money to purchase a new
Library, which the school much needs. Tick
cts may be purchased of the children belong
ing to the School,
Year: 1868

A BEAUTIFUL trait Of character and lovely
custom of the Spanish peasantry appear in
their love of parents. They yield to them
obedience, respect, veneration and love, after
they are aged, and the children are men and
women grown. The married children delight
to have their parents to direct and govern
them as in childhood. and these children
even quarrel among themselves to keep and
get pos session of their aged parents. This
trait of character is said to mark a slow
country, the past. the ancient, Is held in
honor; while progress has no such reverence
fot old age.
Year: 1868

Challenges the world to produce anything in the
shape of Medicines that will remove aud eradicate
Cough soreness in the Chest, as prompt, no
matter what form the disease might assume. Hen
ley's Royal Balsam" is the best Medicine in the
world for Bronchial Pulmonary affections. For
Group Hopping Cough, there is nothing on
earth that equal it. All motherers and Nurses
ought to have a bottle close by them, it will give
a child relief in two minutes. 1t is entirely veg
etable, and will prove a blessing to the human
family.