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Year: 1868

d That the negroes do vote is as


much a fact as that they are free.


We would undo the fact if we could,


for we believe them wholly unquali.


fed. But how can we3 If we had


had third of either house of Con-


gress, we should have prevented
their voting; but so long as the Re
publicans have one third of either
house, they can prevent any Federal
legislation from overturning their


work. Considering the length of
the Senatorial terms, that remedy


would come too late. Considering


that it is beyond the constitutional
province of Federal legislation, that


remedy can never come at all. 1t is
not national question, but State
question. The constant doctrine of
the Democratic party has been


Glands ofp'


If this doctrin had prevailed, the
mischief would not have been done.
But, having been done, this doctrine


bars the door against Federal re-


dress. The subject is outside the
pale of Congressional authority, as


the Democratic party has always
held; but while non-interference
would have prevented the evil, it is
an awkard word for party to utter
which dislikes the thing that non


interference would let stand. We
therefore conclude that a decent
self respect requires that our nation
al platform shall say nothing on the
subject. If we recommend interfer-
ence, we shall renounce fundamen-
tai principle of the constitution. If
we proclaim non-interference, we
shall set our seal to what we abhor.
It will be wiser to do neither.


There is every reason to expect
that the Southern negroes will vote
in the Presidential election; and if
we permit all those States to be car
ried by the Republicans, we may as
well hang our harps on the willows.
It concerns us to gain a portion of
the negro vote, and it would be sui
cidal to put into the platform any
declaration which the Radical dem
agogues and stump orators could
ure to turn the negro vote against us.
No matter who is the candidate, be
it Pendleton, or Hendrick, or Han
cock, or Chase, he wants something
more than the empty honor OF
bootless nomination. Every candi-
date has an equal interest in getting
the Southern electoral votes, and
the judicious friends of all will alike
depreeate the insertion in the plat
form of any declaration that would
diminish their chances of carrying
the Southern States The Tribune
is, therefore, wasting its ammunition
in trying to excite the jealousies OF
other candidates, as if the advice we
have given squinted at the nomina-
ton of Chase. Mr.. Pendleton will
need the Southern votes, if nomina-
ted, as much as any of the other can
didates would, and the opponents of
his nomination think he will need
them more, as being weaker in some
of the Eastern States. The Tribune
is in great alarm lest the Democratic
National Convention shall not "put
its foot into it'' by a declaration
which would surrender the Southern
vote to the Republican candidate.
But it can stir up no jealousies on
this score. The friends of no Dem
ocratic candidate would wish to
throw away seventy electoral votes
which, by discreet management,
there is good chance of gaining.
Year: 1868

We have this morning news from Japan, both
10y way of London and by way of San Fran.
CISCO The last dispatch received in London by
way of Shanghae is to May 2; the last dates re-
ceived in San Francisco are to June 8, or a whole
month later than the English dispatches. The
events of this month were of the utmost inn
portance. The Tycoon had formally accepted
the conditions of the Mikado, which demanded
from him the cession of nearly half of his pri-
vate territory, the disbandment of his army,
the surrender of his navy, and his retirement
to Mito. He accordingly left Yeddo for MitO
on the 12th of May, on foot, in token of humil-
ity. Thus Yeddo passed into the hands of the
Mikado, who appointed a new Governor for
Yokohama. The British Minister had already
presented his credentials to the new Governor.


Thus the Tycoon appeared to have lost for
ever his prominent position, and radical
change in the Government of Japan to have
been consummated. But after the withdrawal
OF the Tycoon from YeddO singular change
seems to have taken place in the situation.
A coalition of Daimios in his interest was or
ganized, which was joined by all the powerful
Daimios of the North. The Admiral of the
fleet refused to surrender, and had sailed
nOTtnWalu. OHc Oh lne duneTcnIS OI tHe u
coon had gained several important victories
over the forces of the MikadO, and it was even
reported that the retreat of the MikadO from
Yeddo was cut off. The next mail from Japan
may therefore bring news which will entirely
change the military situation and the proba-
bic result of the war;


Affairs have become still moro complicated
by proclamation of the High Priest of Kioto,
which warns the Mikado that he has of late
interfcred too much in secular affairs, and if
he continued in his novel policy he would be
called upon by the priesthood to abdicate. Of
this proclamation 10000 copies have been cir
culated. Thus in addition to the war between
the Mikado and Tycoon, which is to reconstruct
on an entirely new basis the form of civil gov
ernmont, We have the beginning of a war be-
tween Church and State.


Whatever the issue Of these important con-
flicts may be for the present, there can be
hardly doubt that their final result will be
radical change both in the home government
of Japan and in its foreign relations
Year: 1868

Notwithstanding the full exposure of the in
justice of the Usage and Cherokee land grants,
there seems to be ground for fearing that the
integrity of the Senate will not be sufficient to
prevent the ratification Of at least the Usage
grant. The iniquity Of this is less than that OF
the Cherokee grant, only because the lands are
not yet occupied by $4,000 settlers, as are the
Cherokee lands. But there can be no doubt OF
the unfair means by which the sale by the
Osages was obtained. the inadequate prices
paid, and the great disadvantage to the future
value Of the lands and delay in their settle
ment which will result from confirming their
grant to a rich and nonresident monopoly.
We still trust that the rumors that the Senate
will avail itself of the secresy of the Executive
session TO give its sanction to this nefarious
swindle will not be confirmed by the event.
Year: 1868

The Court (through Judge Cardozo) and tbs
official reporters have joined issue. AS tbs
matter stands, the case is The Court versu,
the People. There might not have been much
in the case, if Judge Cardozo had refrained
from reflection on the competency of reports
which were made by gentlemen known to b.
trustworthy but when he chose to characterize
as unworthy of credence the reports of thoss
whom he knew, or should know, to be beyond
the influence Of court juror, respondent or an.
pellant, the matter became one of some mo.
ment. The issue was raised in q case in which
the people are Immediately concerned; and q,
the case is likely to go before higher tribu-
nal than any ordinarily convened in this city.
it is not unfair to assume that the report by
one who has no pecuniary interest in a trial
may be held just as worthy of trust as that
of a man W ho owes his position to a special
opinion and to a verdict of the people based on
that opinion. Reporters are seldom pOliti-
clans; and it is well that they are. An official
reporter in a court is appointed by a Judge on
with his assent; and when a case is to go be-
fore another tribunal, the probabilities are that
the notes of the disnterested reporter will be
accepted rather than the unskillful jottings of
Judge who makes them for his own conve-
uience
Year: 1868

The most important measure before the Sen
ate on Saturday was the bill for the admission
of Colorado. The amendments of the Commit
tee on Territories were considered. They pro-
vide for the election of a new Legislature
which is obliged to ratify the XIVth Amendment
to the Constitution of the United States and
if it fails to do so the act of admission be-
comes null and void. After long debate the
Senate, without taking vote upon the amend
ments, went into Executive Session. The
House was engaged most Of the day on the
River and Harbor Appropriation BILL a motion
to postpone the bill until next session, and
another to substitute different bill for that
reported by the Committee, were voted down.
The bill was then considered item by item,
but the House adjourned before they were all
taken up.
Year: 1868

1t is now understood that the London system
of letter-delivery by carriers will soon be
adopted in this city, and the old box system


be virtually abolished. The necessity for this
change lay in the fact that the increase OF the
number of boxes and of bOx-holders made the
labor of properly asserting the mails almost
impossible. Besides, the public suffered more
and moro every year from losses of mail mat
ter, which could not be prevented under the
existing system, and the evil became too great
to bear. A few months ago an increase in the
number of letter-carrers was made by Post
master Kelly and city letters were delivered
eight and nine times daily; but, in order to
insure to the community the safest and most
regular delivery of letters, it was found neces-
sary to make the system exclusively carrier
system. There are 5000 numbered boxes now
rented at the Post Office, which serve rs re-
Year: 1868

From our abstract of the official report of
Lieut.. D. f. Stiles, printed elsewhere, it will
be seen that the Ku-Klux Klan have murdered
nine Union men in Bell County, Texas, and are
doing their level best TO weed out the loyal
feeling in that part Of the State. This report
and the telegram, which we print in another
column, detailing another assassination in Ken
tucky, will probably furnish another fund of
amusement for Democratic editors who pretend
to doubt the existence of this Southern organiza-
tion Of Rebels and murderers.
Year: 1868

The Senate made an excellent amendment to
the Appropriation bill on Friday, abolishing
the Bureau of Statistics and transferring the
duties to the Special Commissioner of Internal
Revenue. The labors of Mr.. Alexander Demar
as Director of the Statistical Bureau for some
years past have been of the most elaborately
useless description, and it is comforting to know
that the Government Printing Office will be
burdened with them no longer.
Year: 1868

A SURE CURE FOR A FELoN.- APP
ply a poultice of onions renew
every morning, noon, and night,
for three or four days. No matter
how bad The case, lancing the
finger viii be unnecessary if this
poultice be used. The remedy is
sure, safe, and speedy.
Year: 1868

SINGULAR S1GHr.-A singular sight isnow presented
to those who visit Boston harbor. The steamer Star
of the South which used to carry supplies during
the Crmean war, and also engaged to carry pro-
visions and for the relief of Gen. Anderson at
Fort Sumter, lies high and dry on Moon Island Along
side of her is the double ender Peoria, sdewheel
steamer built on the Mississippi river six years ago,
and employed by the rebels before Gen. Grant opened
the river by his capture of Vieksburg. Both Of
these vessels were sold in New York by the Govern
ment, and purchased by Boston parties, who have
taken all the machinery and valuable property from
them, and will soon set them on fire and reduce them
to ashes in order to secure the iron.
Year: 1868

The New York Commercial Bulletin says, in refer.
ence the late locking up Of currency in that mar
ket It is indeed unfortunate that combination oi
spectators who can borrow ten millions of dollars
should be able to embarrass the entire mercantile
munity and that too, when the banks have in their
possession reserve of sixfy-seven millions. This con-
dton Of affairs be easily defeated by temporary
of their legal tenders and we are glad to learn OF
an initial step taken in the right direction.
Year: 1868

Cory OIaDus thinks he has discovered the origin
of the bend He says " It is said to have been dis
covered By accident. A young lady who came to the
springs for the benefit of her health, told BY her
physician that her system needed tonic and she had
better take some iron In the liberal simplicity Of her
heart she swallowed Of the springs from her patent
elliptic. It lodged longisudinaly, and impaired new
style of curvature her figure, and it was adopted
the style It wouldn be convenient for every young
lady to swallow skirt hoop, and SO external means
have to be used to produce the Grecian Bend"
Year: 1868

| Hon. JoHN QUIScY ADAMs-A Pen and Ink Sketch


Owing to the indsposition of Mr.. Albums during his
short stay in Columbia, be compelled to remain
so completely retired from public view that pen and


ink sketch of his personal appearance may not be un
acceptable to our readers.


His appearance at the first sight is not prepossessng.
He is short and square shouldered tight pana-
looms and a short coat his hair is brown and very
short, and his complexion is forid. He wears no
beard whiskers nor moustache and the constant use
of eyeglasses gives him the appearance of atfectaon.
His Dress. however, is remarkably clean and neat,
without the least ostenation and his manner is that
of welbred gentleman. A single opportunity of
hearing him in public or fifteen minutes eonver-
saon on matters of public interest is enough to
vince any one that he is not only well informed man
and deep thinker, but clear headed and COOL with
complete command himself, and ready appre-
citation of the situation, however unexpected.


FChareston News.
Year: 1868

The GYMNASIUM opens tonight for the
winter. The young men of Richmond seem
to be interested in the institution, and there
will doubtless be full class commencing
the gymnastic course.
Year: 1868

AS our lands become exhausted the value
of manure of all kinds increases, and who
ever discovers cheap fertilizer is a benelac-
tor to his race and will receive the gratitude
of all who till the land for a living. Mr..
Metcalf of Franklin, Mass, has used for sever
al years with much success compost of salt.
ashes and plaster ON all his farm crops. The
results are SO favorable, that he does not hes
itate to recommend this compost to all farm
ers. Without being very exact in weighing,
or measuring the different ingredients he in
tends to mix one part ofsalt with two parts
of gray rock plaster, and then add an
equal bulk of wood ashes. This mass is
thoroughly mixed and allowed to stand a
few days before using. When applied alone
about 300 pounds are spread upon the land
whether cultivated or in grass; and in case
the land is planted, a little more is put into
the hill. If other manure is to be used upon
the same land, the compost is worked into
the manure and both used together 1t is
well known to those who have had expe-
rience on the subject that plaster alone OH
some kinds of soil, has but little, if any bene-
ficial effect. On such soil this compost works
favorably. Mr.. Metcalf prefers this home
made compost to any of the commercial ma
nures He is particular about the kind OF
plaster and says the white has but little agri-
cultural value. Our farmers would do well
to experiment with the compost. The ex.
pense is not great, and if found as valuable as
above described, the farmer will reap great
benefit from it's use.


AGRICOLA
Year: 1868

AS the time for puttingup peach
es will soon be here, we have pro-
cured from a lady friend, the fol
lowing recipe for pealing peaches,
which we confidently recommend
to our lady readers


Take a kettle Of ve,y strong ley,
and heat to boiling, take q wire
cage, similar to corn-popper-fll
it with peaches and dip it into the
ley for a moment. Then into
cold water. With a coarse towel
wipe each peach, anaahe rind will
peal off smoothely; then drop it In
to fresh cold water, and the opera
ton is complete. You need have
no fear of injuring the flavor of
the peach.
Year: 1868

WARTS ON CATTLE.-Warts can
be readily moved with caustic-
lunar or potash. Five cents worth
of either lunar caustic, or caustic
of potash, will suffice. Keep the
caustic in vial ; take stick of it,
wet the end and rub it on the warts.
Two or three applications will do.
Be very careful with the eaustic
of potash, orit will eat too deep and
make a sore-or cut off the warts
with shears, and where the blood
starts, put on to each drop of
muriatic acid, applied by dipping
a stick into the acid, and let the
animal loose. There will be no
soreness.
Year: 1868

A French paper tells this story !:
"X, a lad on whom fortune had
not smiled, married a rich heiress,
Miss D., against the will of her
brother, a gentleman in high posi-
ton. Since his sisters marriage,
D. will recognize neither the wife
nor the husband. One day he
met the unhappy X, who came up
and held out his hand. Never
replies the implacable brother-in-
law. Howl you refuse your hand
to me? 2 said the late bridegroom.
4 understand why you should not
like to speak with your sister, who
has made a bad match, but what
reason have you for bearing such
a grudge against me, since | have
made an excellent one"
Year: 1868

A curious case is reported as
occurring in Michigan recently
A man was charged with NAL
treating, starving, and finally
numbering a child of his first
wife's. But there was nobody to
testify against him but his second
wife, and the law holding that a
wife cannot testify against her
husband, the william was likely to
escape punishment; when it was
discovered that the woman had a
husband living when she married
this man; and, consequently, that
she was not his lawful wife, and
could give testimony against him.
This she did, and he was sent to
the penitentiary for life.
Year: 1868

A good story is told concerning
the writing of Mr.. j. W. Crooks,
the railroad manager. He had
written a letter to man on the
Central route, notifying him that,
under the penalty of prosecution,
he must remove a barn which IN
some manner incommoded the
road. The threatened individual
was unable to read any part OF
the letter but the signature, but
took it to be a free pass on the
road, and used it for couple OF


years as such, none of the con-
ductors being able to dispute his
Interpretation Of the document.
Year: 1868

A SURE REMEDY FOR A FELoN.-
Take pint of common soft-soap
and stir in air-slacked lime till is
of the consistency of glazier'sp putty.
Make a leather thimble, fill it with
this composition and insert the
finger therein, and a cure is
certain.
Year: 1868

To REMOVE A SCREW RUsTED IN
THE WooD.-Heat a poker in the
fire red hot and put it on the top
of the screw for a minute or two,
then take the screw-driyer and
you will easily getit out, if you dc,
it while it is warm.
Year: 1868

President Brigham Young is said to
be setting out one hundred and fifty acres
in mulberry trees, and the faithful are
about to follow bis example. The slopes
and hills of central Utah are particularly
well adapted to silk growing.
Year: 1868

Some of the street car companies in
Philadelphia are about introducing the
plan of supplying the conductors with
numbered checks, marked with the date
and number Of the car, one Of which
they are TO give 10 each passenger paying
a fare, whether in money or by ticket
Year: 1868

Gen. Lee has written a letter to the
editor Of the Yale COurGnt, denying the
truth Of the recent account Of alleged
ouirages by students Of the college Of
which he is President. and saying that
be had hoped the previous deuials by
others had satisfied aIl fair-minded men,
Year: 1868

Gen. Grant returns to Washington,
from West Point, in few days, and will
expose himself to the ordeal Of West
ern tour next week. 1t is understood
that the President will not accompany
him this time.
Year: 1868

care must he taken to fill the barrel entire.
ly full, so that no portion Of the meat can


at any point project above the surface Of
the fluid; for, if this cccurs,'a change OF
flavor ensues, such as is known with rusty
pork. The pickle, OF course, must he d
saturated solution Of salt and water, that


Ia so strong that it is incapable Of dissoi-
wing more salt. - 1t must be remembered


that cold water is capable of dissolyipg
more salt than hot water. .>,. 80
Year: 1868

The conservative committee of Alabama
met at Montgomery yesterday and adopted
series OF very important resolutions. The
the first Monday of June; another provides
for a committee of five citizens to represent
Alabama in Washington, and still another ad-
vises permanent and active political organi-
zation, in every county and town of the State,
to support white supremacy, and constitu-
tional government in whatever emergency
may arise 1t is a hopeful and encouraging
sign that action like this has been taken. 1t
shows that the people of Alabama are resolved
not to forfeit their rights and their liberty by
inaction; that they have determined not to
yield to the enervating and ruinous influence
of "policy:;" and that they are preparing to
maintain the advantage which they gained in
the recent election. We especially approve
the plan of sending committee of citizens
to Washington to represent the State, and to
keep the Northern people informed of the con-
dition of affairs in Alabama. The radicals
are continually dispatching their vagrant en-
issaries to the capital with earpet-bags stuffed
viii III SOftb VI ilDclo duQ ON pcO-
pie Of the South, for the purpose Of supply
ing Congress with some pretext for its oppres-
sive legislation. Just at present these itine-
rant mendicants are conspiring to force
through bill fo- imposing the rejected Black
Crook Constitution on the people of Alabama,
and they support their applicant by the mon
strous assertion that the negroes were kept
from the polls by fraud and violence. 1t is
not to be supposed that any counter state
ments viii affect the action of Congress, but
it is proper that the people of the North
should be informed of the shameless and in
decent frauds which were perpetrated by the
radicals during the recent five days election
in Alabama. The facts can be established by
an overwhelming mass of testimony; and. if
properly presented, they will prove an effec-
tive weapon in the hands of the Democrats
party. We hope that the example of Alaba-
ma, in this respect, will be followed by every
Southern State.