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Year: 1868

H We learn from reliable papers in
various parts of the State, that Tbomss
Carney and George A. Crawford are
sure to be nominated for Governor and
tina. Sidney Clarke has no chance for the
nomination. for Congress, and will be
nominated on the first ballot. We shall
know more about it when We return from
the Convention.
Year: 1868

E One Of the Radical outrsges in
the South. is the proposition in several
of the States to choose Presidential Elec-
tors by the Legislature. South Carolins
used always to choose her electors 10 that
way. and they were always Democratic.
But that was no outrage.
Year: 1868

WHo is RESPONSIBLE ?-The Demo
Gratis complain that Grant was unknown
until the accidents OF war threw him te
the surface, and made him famous and
now he is being run for President. Well
who is to blame for it? If the Democ
rscy had not rebelled, Grant would hav,
remained iu obscurity. If the Norlherr
Democrats bad united heartily in prose
cutting the war, there would have been n
chance for Grant to have become fam ous
If the pet Democratic General, MeClel
Ian. had done his duty, Grant would
never have been sent to take Richmond
and would not even have had an opportu
nifty to take Vicksburg. and would there
fore have remained ap ordinary officer
The Democratic party forcsd Grant tc
become famous, snd now they must tax,
him as be comes.
Year: 1868

the latitude and longitude of debate in
committee of the whole is unbounded
and unmeasured by any rules of the
House or any laws of propriety. Then,
when the House resolved itself into a
committee of the whole, it was customary
for the speaker to go down and take part
in the debate. Now, the speaker retires
to his private room, which is fitted up
with palatial magnificence for the recep-
ton of his friends, and is seen no more
till the rising of the committee, which,
during his absence. scarcely rises to the
dignity of political caucus, much less
to that Of town meeting or a debating
society. From all which we infer that
there is very little moral power in the
speakers hammer, and that parliament
airy order and decorum and the ameni-
ties and courtesies of debate are depend
ent upon higher principle than can be
evolved from any physical agency what
ever.-Boston Traveller.
Year: 1868

"Tommy, my son, what are you going
to do with that club ?"


Send it to the editor Of course"


But what are you going to send it to
the editor for?


"Because he says if anybody will send
club, he will send them paper"


The mother came very near fainting,
but returned to her consciousness enough
to ask:


But, Tommy dear, what do you sup
pose he wants with the club?"


"Well, don't know" replied the
hopeful urchin, "unless it is to knock
down subscribers as don't pay for their
paper"
Year: 1868

GRANT US oh T! people, ruler bravo


Not weak yacilliating slave of slaves;
GRANT US man with mind his own,


And heart to follow whore the right is shown;
Who moves at once" against his countrys foes,
And sinks their works in ruins with his blows.
GRANT US, we pray the man who fights TO win
Whose soul is self-posessed in iiercest din;
Trust to not those whose deeds arc words alone,
Who speak, not act, when action should be shown
Spike those big guns that shoot such little grape,
And break that binding cable of red tape"
GRANT US man whose clear eyes can behold
His country's honor, and, with spirit bold.
Dare do what should be done with purpose firm,
No breath can stay-no pebble lightly turn.
GRANT US this ruler true 0 people. then.
And hear the glad cry Of the worlds Amenl
Year: 1868

GEN. GRANT ON Ills OWN NOMINA-
TIoN.-This is what Gen Grant wrote to
an old and pe.spnal friend in Illinois in
1864, in reply to an inquiry if, under
any circumstances, he would allow his
name to be used as candidate for the
presidency -


NASHVILLE, Tenn, JAM, 20, 1864.


Hon. l. N. Morris.-Dear Sir: Your
letter of the 29th of December, / did
not receive until two days ago. receive
many such, but do not answer. Yours,
however, is written in such kindly
spirit, and as you ask for an answer, con-
fidentially, | will not withhold it. AL
low me to say, however, that am not
politician, never was, and hope never to
be, and could not write a political letter.
My only desire is to serve the country in
her present trials. To do this efficiently
it is necessary to have the confidence of
the army and the people. know no
way to better secure this end than by a
faithful performance of my duties. So
long as ! hold my present position, do
not believe that have the right to crit
icise the policy or order of those above
me, or to give utterance to views of my
own, except to the authorities at Wash
ington, through the gencral-in-chief Of
the army. In this respect, | know |
have proven myself "good soldier" In
your letter you say have it in my pow
or to be the next president. This is the
last thing in the world l desire. l would
regard such consummation as being
highly unfortunate for myself, if not for
the country. Through Providence |
have attained more than ever hoped,
and with the position | now hold in the
regular army, if allowed to retain it, will
be more than satisfied. / certainly shall
never shape sentiment, or the express
ion of a thought, with view of being a
candidate for Office | scarcely know
the inducement that could be held out to
me to accept office, and unhesitatingly
say that infinitely prefer my present
position, to that of any civil Office within
the gift of the people. This is private
letter to you, not intended for others to
see or read, because want to avoid be-
ing heard from by the public except
through acts IN the performance of my
legitimate duties.


/ have the honor to be, very respect
fully, your obedient servant.


u. S. GRANT.
Year: 1868




GREELEY UPoN DOUGLAS Mr. Doug
las was the readiest man l ever knew.
He was not a hard student; if he had
been it would have been difficult to set
tie limits to his power.


/ have seen him rise in the Senate quite
at fault with regard to essential facts in
controversy, and thus to make damaging
blunders in debate; but he readily
caught at and profted by any sugges-
tions thrown out by friend or foe; and
no American ever excelled him in off
hand discussion; so that, even if worsted
in its first stages, he was apt to regain
his lost ground us he went on Once as
| sat with the senior Francis p. Blair
and one or two others outside the bar of
the Senate in 1857, he made us the text
of an amusing dissertation on the piebald,
ring-streaked and speckled materials
whereof the new republican party was
composed and, passing us soon after
wards, he hailed me familiarly with the
interrogation, Didn't give you good
turn Just now p At later day, when
the Lecompton struggle was in progress,
mutual friend, remembering that my
structures on him in former years had
been of very caustic sort, inquired Of
him whether he had any objections, on
their account, to meeting me on friend
Iy footing. Certainly not, was his re-
Spouse. 81 always pay that sort Of debts
as go along" Our country has often
been called to mourn severe, untimely
losses; yet deem the death of Stephen
A. Douglass, just at the outbreak of our
great civil war, and when hehad thrown
his whole soul into the cause of the coun-
try, one of the most grievous and ire
parable.-Horace Greeley.
Year: 1868

An ambitious darky we wot Of,
weary Of waiting Tor the passage Of
the social equality bill, concluded re-
Gently to try the virtue of soap and
sand on his complexion, in the hope
Of rubbing the black Of. He scrub
bed aud scrubbed, and, as he toiled
away ut his task, pictured to himself
glorious visions Tor the future. But,
alasl after removing considerable
that nature never placed there, he
found the cuticil beginning to come
too; yet still he labored On. The
excoriation became momentarily more
painful yet still he scrubbed with
heroic endurance until flesh and blood
could bear il no longer, and throwing
down the brush in indignant disap-
pointment, he fastened 10 the nearest
looking glass and found his face
strongly resembling that Of a tatooed
African warrior. lie still bears on
his visage painful proofs of the truth
of that scriptual adage, "can the leo
pard change his spois?" This is an
actual occurrence. o. Crescent.
Year: 1868

Of the people Of the United States,
living 10 niue States, have only
eighteen. The people may vote as
they please, but they cannot get the Sen.
ate, nor repeal any Of the laws we get
through for our advantage; we have
managed it so that one.quarter Of the
people have more power in the Senate
than the three-quarters. We now own
the negroes Of the South. Did we not
see where the money goes; we now see
why the credit Of our country is so
tainted; we now see why the value Of our
paper money is sinking 1t was only at
twenty one per cent discount in 1866 Il
is now at discount Of about twenty nine
per cent; we now see why our laborers
and pensioners are cheated by false dol
lars. The whole question is brought
down TO this clear point; Shall wa use
our money to pay our debts, relieve the
taxpayer, make our money good in the
hand Of the laborer or pensioner, and
help the bondholder? or shall we use !,
to keep up military despotism, feed idle
negroes, break down the Judiciary,
shackle ihe Executive. and destroy al
constitutional rights?
Year: 1868

Persons having real estate for sale or TO let,
and those desirous OF purchasing renting such pro-
pery will find it TO their interest to advertise In THE
TRIBUNE Its aggregate circulation exceeds that OF any
other newspaper and addition TO this advantage THE
TRrBUyB will be found not only in NewYork and all It's
cities and villages, but IN every State and Territory
within the Union The advertisement should be made as
brief as will allow OF the advantage offered being clear
TO the reader We would especially dwell on the fact
that the subscribers for the three editions OF THE TRB
UNE, seni.weekly, and Weekly comprise individuals in
every profession Dusiness consequently advertise
ments in each disseminate among all classes. THE
TRIBUNE devOes especial attention to the reports OF real
estate both in the city and in every part Of the State,
thus adding greatly to the value Of IT'S columns as an adj
vertising medium The charges for advertising are as
follows DAILY TRIBUNE, 25 cents per line for single
insertion; WEEKLY TRIBUNE, 81 90 per line; SEMI
WEEKLY TRIBUNE. 25 cents per line.
Year: 1868

FOUND DEAD.-We are informed that Cas-
par Stark was found dead, on Thursday. at
house which he was fitting up on the North
Fork of French Gu.ch. His death was occa
stoned by pistol or gun shot wound in the
neck. Stark was an old resident of French
Gulch, but recently returned from a trip to
Germany, accompanied by young wife
whom be married during his visit to the old
country. He was a native of Germany, and
aged As years
Year: 1868

PRoPER.-At its late session, the Board of
Supervisors very properly rejected a petition
asking the county to appropriate $1,000 to-
ward building bridge Cow Creek
near Millville. The county is too deeply in
debt to afford any such appropriation, and
the action of the Board will meet with the
approval of the people generally.
Year: 1868

NARROW EscAPE.-A few days ago D. G..
Hunt, of Oak Run, attempted to cross main
Cow Creek on horseback, but was carried
down stream by the swift current and washed
against a projecting rock, bruising his limbs
severely. lie finally succeeded in regaining
terra frma, and intends to keep out of deep
water in the future, as he cannot swim, and
is q poor flOater.
Year: 1868

FALLING.-We notice by our exchanges
that the price of wheat has taken a sudden
fall all over the State. in consequence of the
expected heavy yield of the crop to be har-
vested this season.
Year: 1868

In calling the attention of the reader to the ad-
vertisement of DR.. J. c. Youngs Institute, to be
found in another part of this paper we feel we are
answering the dictates of honest convictions in
pointing out to suffering humanity the honest and
skillfu Medical pra"tiner 1t is the duty of every
man whose knowledge places it in his power to act
as guide to those who otherwise would unwittng-
ly take wrong path. There is no need to wear
out life of pain and anguish, and in the end fill
dishonored grave. Hesitate no longer, unfortunate
ones, but turn to the Doctor who can restore you
giving you in place of wasted energies and an i'm
paired constitution, health, vigor and power.


The Institute has been in successful operation
for Seventeen Years, and as it was the Pioneer In
sttute of the coast it has been the Pioneer in the
march of progress


We say again to the affiicted-read the advertise
ment and follow its advice. s14
Year: 1868

The CASE OF CAPTAIN GAY.-It is gene
rally understood that, by the advice Of
counsel, the venerable Captain Gay, Of the
Public Guard, will refuse to recognize the
legality of his recent removal by Governor
Wells and supersedure by Colonel Egbert.
He holds that he can only be removed by
the Legislature, and then only for good
carse shown
Year: 1868

Cur WITH A PLATE.-George Nash, the
negro steward of the steamer Isaac Bell,
went to negro ball down town on Monday
night, and quarrel arising between some
of the merry-makers, he was SO unlucky as
to have plate thrown at his head. Both
the china and the skull were badly broken.
Year: 1868

NEw-BR1DGE CHURcH.-A feast for the
purpose of raising funds to repair this edi-
flee will be held on the 4th instant. This
building was very much injured by the
armies during the war, and the congregation
have hitherto been unable to fit it Up. They
hope to realize by this feast a sufficient
amount to put it in complete order, and to
this end they ask the aid Of their friends
and the public generally. A train will
leave the York River depot at 7 o'clock A.
NJ. and return at 5 P. NJ.
Year: 1868

HYDRopHoBIA.-Somebody who has been


bitten six times by mad dog recommends
that wound caused by the incisors of a
rabid canine be bathed with mixture of
one pound of common salt and quart OF
water, and afterward to bind salt on the
wound for twelve hours. By this treat
ment the man of experience says the virus
will be destroyed and o cure effected.
Before the dog-days have passed, occasion
may arise to test the efficacy of the remedy.
Year: 1868

A BATTALION OF YOU'VE LADIES on TIE
MARCH.-Advices have been received in
this city to the effect that an excursion
party composed of about seventy young
ladies and half dozet unfortunate gentle
men will leave Baltimore for this city, on
the steamer Maryland, tonight. They
will reach Richmond on Friday morning,
and Immediately commence tour for sight
seeing, remaining here until Saturday in
the mean time making the steamer their
home. No other passengers will be taken
on the boat, as it has been chartered for
tn" trip.


These young ladies come from seminary
in New York ostensibly to look at famous
Richmond and the surrounding battle-felds,
but it is whispered that they have ulterior
designs on the young men of this city, who
are commonly reported North to be unpro-
tected. Ladies of Richmond, be on your
guard.
Year: 1868

FOURTH OF July ExCURsION.-To those
Of our citizens who desire to spend the
Fourth of July pleasantly far from hot and
dusty Richmond we could not do better
than recommend IN excursion to the vicini-
ty of Gaines's mill, Hanover county, where
will be spread luxurious entertainment,
the proceeds of which will be applied to
the completion of Beulah church. The tes-
tival will be held at the house of DR.. Will
liam +. Gaines, whose name is o synonym
for hospitality and Christian liberality.


Beulah church was destroyed during the
Federal occupation, and for more than a
year past the congregation have been active
in their efforts to have it rebuilt. They are
now worshipping in house upholstered,
unpainted, and unfurnished, with work
bench for pulpit. Where can be found a
more deserving object for pecuniary assist
ance, or more agreeable recreation than
this excursion and festival afford
Year: 1868

DEAR TRIBUNE: The Epenin0 Post is coming
round in favor At Ate Of its editors has ordered
house protected TELEGRAPH s not
strange convince sensible people OF the import
Of this kind OF proteconf HoLhEs No. DOl BROADWAY
Year: 1868

ISEBRIATE's ASYLUM. - Persons are
not aware in this vicinity, that there are
now three asylums successfully at work for
the recovery q the drunkard, at Boston,
Philadelphia and Binghampton that these
institutions act by kindness, not severity :;
by hope, not restraint; that three-quarters
of their patients are recovered beyond
doubt, and that it is no unusual thing for
a man to be brought to Albert Day in an
utterly hopeless state, and in few weeks
to be made to feel that he can yet be
man, living manlike; that in six months
time to be restored to his family changed
man. The Binghampton institution is the
most beautifully situated, commanding
an extensive view from its hillside of two
river banks, and is not yet more than half
iull; so that patients are sure of immedi.
ate reception, whether belonging to the
State of New York or not. Board is af.
forded at seven dollars per week; but it
is not desired that any person should ap-
ply who is not willing to stay long enough
for cure; and six months do not seem
Year: 1868

Po.TAGE oN CANADIAN LETTERS --
Under the new arrangement just con-
eluded between the Post Office Depart
ment of the United States and that of the
Dominion of Canada, the single rate OF
postage on international letters will be
reduced ON and after the first day OF
April, 1865, from ten to six cents, if pre-
paid at the office of mailing in either
country, but Il the postage is unpaid or
insufhciently prepaid they will be subject
to a charge of ten cents per single rate
in the country of destination. The author
lied weight of single letter will be 10
grammes by metrical scale, and half an
ounce in the Dominion of Canada.
Year: 1868

THE BANKRUPT LAw.-Senator Stew
art has introduced bill to amend the
bankrupt act, which was referred to the
committee ON the judiciary. 1t provides
that no debt created by fraud or embez-
clement Of the bankrupt, or by his defal-
cation as a public officer, or while acting
IN any tldnniary character, shall shall be dis
charged under said act but the debt may
be proved and the dividend thereon shall
be payment on account; and no dis
charge granted under the act shall release
any person liable for the same debt for or
with the bankrupt, as partner, surety, &c.
In all bankruptcy proceedings commenced
after one year from June |, 1868, no dis
charge shall be granted to debtor whose
assets do not pay fifty per centum of the
claims against his estate unless the assent
in writing of majority in number and
value of his creditors who have proved
their claims is filed at or before the time
of application for discharge.
Year: 1868

TIE New CONSTITUTION OF New
YoRK.-The new constitution Of the State
of New York, which has engaged much
of the time and labor Of very able and
very slow convention for three-fourths of
year, is completed, and will be submit
ted to the people for ratification at the
November election, with the exception
Year: 1868

too much to devote TO the restoration Of
lost manhood. DR., Farmer used to require
a whole year, The story Of two thousand
ladies of fashion applying for admittance'
is an arrant humbug, y, WI.
Year: 1868

A very talkative little girl used often
to annoy her mother by making remarks
about the visitors that came to the house.
On one occasion gentleman was expect
ed whose nose had been accidently fat
tened nearly to his face The mother
cautioned her child particularly to say
nothing about this feature Imagine
her CONSERVATION when the little one ex
laimed, "Ma, you told me not to say any
thing about Mr.. Smiths nose. Why, he
hasn't got any"
Year: 1868

DEGs LEAVE to INFORM his FRIENDS and
ID the public at large, that he will keep or
hand fresh and full supplies of all articles in the
provision line, which he will sell terms to suit
the cash basis of trade. liberal share of pat.
Tonnage is respectfully solicited, at his stand or
Third street. july1
Year: 1868

A HOME THRusT--A clergyman who en-
joys the substantial benefits of a fine farm
was slightly taken down few days ago by
his Irish plowman, who was sitting at his
plow in a field, resting his horse. The rev.
erend gentleman being an economist, said,
with great seriousness:


John, wouldn't it be good plan for you
to have stub scythe here and be cutting a
few bushes along the fence while the horse
is resting short time p


John, with quite as serious a countenance
as the divine wore himself, said ''WUuldn't t
it be well, sir, for you to have tub of po-
tatoes in the pulpit and when they are sing
ing, to peel EN- awhile to be ready for the
pot?'


The reverend gentleman laughed heartily
and left.
Year: 1868

FIRST LovE-The celebrated David
Crockett, when quite young man fell in
love with beautiful quaker girl, and thus
forcibly, graphically and poeticaty describes
the effect on an ardent and susceptible mind
produced by a first love: Il found myself
over head and heels in love with this girl,
and I thought if oil the hills we're pure
chink, and all belonged to me, L would give
them if could just talk to her as wanted
to but | was afraid to begin ; for when |
would think of saying anything to her, my
heart would begin to flutter, like dick IN
a pudtNe, and if | tried to outdo it and
speak, it would get right up in my throat,
and choke me Ike a cold potato.
Year: 1868

five games of billiards? The hoop had cost
thirty cents; he could play two games Of
billiards less, and be absolute gamer of ten
cents by the pleasant operation.


A few mornings after this, as Albert rose
from the breakfast table he detected an un-
easy, wistful look upon his wifes face.


Kate, what is it?'


Albert, could you spare me half dollar
this morning ?''


Out came the wallet, and the money was
handed over with warm genial smile,


What tears at that? Was it possible
that she had been so little used to such
scenes on his part that so simple an act of
loving kindness thus affected her?


How many games of billiards would be
required to secure such satisfaction as Al
bert Landman carried with him that morn
ing to the shop?
Year: 1868

l have little sister, three years OF age,
who is saying cunning things every day.
One morning, seeing pitchfork by the
kitchen door, she said, There's the fork
my little pony eats hay with.
Year: 1868

his rebel friends have prevented from be-
ing done during two years of peaceful
legislation.


1t is question of nerve. Shall the
lawmaking power established by the con-
stitution yield to the officer whose exclu-
sive duty is to execute the laws as they
are made for him!


The success or failure of reconstruction
depends upon the frmness with which
Congress meets and resists the aggres-
sions of the President. 1t is question
of but few weeks endurance for these
States, once organized and established,
must remain such while there is bayo-
net among their people to protect and
support them. Congress cannot now sur
render, be the consequences what they
may.