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Year: 1865

The total vote Of NV England in the
recent Presidential election was 5l3,23l
about one-eighth the entire vote cast in
the loyal States. Yet New England has
about one quarter Of the members Of the
Federal Senate and furnishes a chairman
for every important committee in that
body,
Year: 1865


"You have heard" said youth to his sweet


heart, who stood,
While he sat on corn sheAf at daylight's de-


cline
You have heard of the Danish boys whi'-


tie OF wood; --- l----------
/ wish that Danish boys whistle were NINE"
"And what would you do with itf Tell me, I"


she said,
While an arch smile played over her beauti-


ful face,
Il would blow it." he answered, land then


my fair maid
Would fly to my side and would there take


her place.
as this all you wish it fort That may be


yours
Without any maggie" the fair maiden cried
"a favor so slight ones good nature secures;
And she plaYfully seated herself by his side.
81 would blow it again." said the youth


'and the charm
Would work SO that not even modesty's
cheek
Would be able to keep from my neck your
fine arm"'
She smiled. and she laid her fair arm round
his neck.
"Yet once more would blow, and the mu-


sic divine
Would bring me third time an exquisite
bliss
You would lay your fair cheek to this brown
one Of mine,
And your lips stealing past it would give me
kiss"
The maiden laughed out in her innocent


glee-
What fool of yourself with the whistle


you'd make;
For only consider how silly 'twould be.
To sit there and whistle for what you might
take"
Year: 1865

1t will be recollected that the
body of President Lincoln was EN-.
balmed. The Chicago Journal of re
cent date says:


"The remains of our late Presi.
dent, at o ak Ridge Cemetery, Spring
field, are still unburied, and lie in the
reception house. A guard tent is
pitched opposite this house of the
dead; on a rising knoll surrounded
by trees. Three sentries guard the
sacred remains night and day, and
the stone doors are kept. open, that
the air may circulate freely through
the place. An IRON gate protects
the remains from close intrusion,
although one can see the two collins
those OF the father and Of the dear
little son, who was carried from
Washington with HIM, to their final
resting place. The grounds are very
wild and beautiful. I"
Year: 1865

E Come till America, Pat!"
writes a son of the Emerald Isle, to
his friend in Ireland; ''tis fine
country to get q living in. All ye
have to do is to get three cornered
box and fill it wild brick, and carry
it till the top of q four story build
ing, and the man at the top does all
the work" -5le4 5s.7 r..
Year: 1865

A horse -stealer, on his way to
the Iowa state prison, while on 8
steamboat, threw his manacled
hsnds over the neck of the man who
was guarding him, and making a
desperate leap forward. threw him
self and the man into the river.
Both were soon drowned.
Year: 1865

Is richly assorted Being exclusively m the
Clothing Business, we can furnish tho above to
better advantage 10 dealers and on better terms
than can be had elsewhere.


We have the most complete stock aud largest
assortment of goods of any house in our line IN
the city


We are selling goods lower than any other
house in the city, as we bought our goods whom
gold was az the lowest.


We have large stock Of
Year: 1865

seventy pieces Of artillery; TINT he lost no
more men than the enemy that his army
might readily be rendered efficient bya moic
able commander, and that the enemy Was not
1ra esfnft him.
Year: 1865




HoRRTzLE MURDER On the i0th lust
a man named wm Ray, living in Bond
township, Lawrence county, H. was
murdered By party Of FIVE or SIX men.
With bl,cksned faces and atherzise dis
guised Bar vas taken FROM bis house.
ts the vtsds and from the character
and peculiarly OF tho wounds on bis
body, it vas supposed that be uas held
by two persons Zone or each slde) white
a third party shot him four times in the
breast; his head vas then cut on the left
side, Just above the temple, about fiug-
ers length through the skull, ont Of
which oozed the brains; deep cash
was also cut across the entire width Of
the forehead, and bis throat was cut
almost from ear to ear. His body was
then placed in the forks of young sap
ling, suspended by the head, where and
in which predieament be was found
early the next morning. Ray was about
26 years Of age, and bore bad reputa-
ton. He killed q man named Cough
some years ago, but the act was proven
accidental. he was convicted at the
last term Of the Lawrence Circuit Court
OF petit larceny. No clue has set been
had as to his murderers
Year: 1865

The Department of State is in receipt Of
dispatches from the Consul of the United
States at La Rochelle, in which the progress
of the cholera at that place is alluded to in
substance as follows: The cholera seems to
follow ths railroad from Marsailles via Ar
lesand Mines towards Bordeaux. The policy
of the French press appears to be secretive,
in order to allay the fears and approximations
of the people. One case has appeared there,
that of q child taken i'll at 3 p. m, deceased
and buried the same evening. The Consul
states that in 1882 the cholera did not by
any means overlook La Rochelle, and in the
Isle de Re, lying opposite the fort, one sixth
of the entire population was swept away. It
further stated that the general good health
and careful avoidance of excesses are the
best safeguards against the epidemic.
Year: 1865

This important correspondence, brie
synopsis of which has appeared in our col
umns, will be found printed more fully in this
issue of the REPUBLICAN, and will be read
with interest by thoughtful men. That Mr..
ADAMS has displayed great ability, all must
allow, and the spirit with which he has dis
cussed the great matters ut issue is no less
admirable than his performance, and both
reflect honor upon his country. He has
avoided all appearance of bullying or blustor.
ing and has set forth his grievances and
argued his cause with sincere desire to ask
for and to do nothing but what is right.


In the conclusion of his last letter, Mr..
ADAMS sets forth very mildly the " sense Of
injured feeling left in his countrymen at
large by the conduct of nation from which
we had right to expect warm and earnest
sympathy, and he is right in asserting that
it will only be corrected by time and the
hope of better understanding.


In the minds of many of our countrymer
there is a belief that Great Britain was en-
cournged in her course towards us during the
late rebellion by France, and perhaps othel
imperial Powers, who hoped and expected
that rebellion would succeed, and the power
of this nation divided and weakened. 1t il
the belief of many that Great Britain would
have pursued quite different policy but fol
the encouragement held out by these Powers
and this does not tend by any means to rem
der her conduct more acceptable or excusa
BILE in our eyes. When the secrets of thi!
part of the history of the time become knowr
the "sense of injured feeling may be ex
tended beyond the English nation.
Year: 1865

TIE work of publication goes on. Major
General Frank p. Blair has identified him
self with the Democracy. The Union party,
We believe, is not now cursed with member
Vl the family.-ASaHy Journal
Year: 1865

The latest intelligence from Mexico goes
to show that affairs in that country are ap-
preaching a crisis which must soon eVentuate
in the downfall of the empire. Our European
advices, as well as information from the
most reliable sources in Mexico, depict the
position of Maximilian as being most diff
cult, while he is growing every day more
than ever dissatisfied with his high Office
and its serious responsibilities. In fact,
after {. short years imperial rule in the
palace OF MonteZuma, a complete change
seems to be coming over the spirit Of his
dreams, and the throne he was so hasty to
accept he is now as ready to surrender In
view of all the facts of the case as they have
reached us, it would not be surprising if the
new Emperor should abdicate and return TO
Europe before the close of the present year.
The empire would thus collapse all at once,
like a soap bubble. This would be the fitting
end of such broad farce as an attempt to
set up an aristocratic government on the
American continent.


The natural result OF the retirement Of the
Emperor Macmillan would be q thorough
resUscitation Of the Liberal Or COnstitu-
tiOnal party and vigorous reaction in favor
of the Republic. We have always contended
that the masses of Mexico are true to the
Democratic idea, and such an opportunity
would abundantly prove it. President
Juarcz, as the only existing representative of
centralized power, outside Of Macmillan,
would again become the chief actor on the
scene, and, with the aid of some Of the ablost
men in the land, his authority might be re-
established without much further trouble.
Thus Mexico would, after all, right her own
wrongs without any foreign intervention or
assistance. We know that help is expected
from the United States, but we could render
the Mexicans no etfectual assistance for
some years to come. Our own affairs are
enough to demand all our attention, and,
even if the war were entirely ended, our
financial condition would not warrant any
reckless interference in other peoples broils.
Our warmest s,mpathies are, notwithstand-
ing, with the Republic, and We would be but
too happy to hear of the final collapse Of the
empire. The news, however, viii not be so
palatable to Louis Napoleon; for in the abdi-
cation of MaXimilian one Of the greatest
acts of his reign" would explode rather dis
astrously. The conclusion it would produce
in France and Europe would be very great.
Indeed, there is no saying that it might not
terminate in o bloody revolution.-Nelo
York Herald, Apri427.
Year: 1865

We copy the subjoined paragraphs from
the New York Herald Of the 28th:


RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SoUTH.-With
Andy Johnson IN the presidential chair, the
work of reconstruction will be very simple,
and we doubt not very speedy. The South
is completely subdued; it has no longer any
strength or vitality, and as for any anxiety
about the bad feeling which may exist in the
Southern States, or any fears concerning the
operations of guerrillas, they are not worth
considering, for they will all melt away be-
fore six months, and be heard Of no more.
We have seen many q time just as much eX-
citement and bitter feeling before presiden-
tial elections; just as much abuse, harsh
language, quarrelling and bad blood between
political parties as exists now between the
North and South; but when the contest was
over every one submitted to the result,
whatever it might have been, and the coun-
try moved on, in peace and harmony, as be-
fore.


1t will be the same now IN recOnstructing
the Union. The conflict is ended. The South
has nothing to fight for, and everything to
gain by speedy settlement of the difficulty
Added to this we have the sound Judgment
and firm will Of Andrew Johnson, in wind
ing up affairs favorably to the country. There
is, therefore, no necessity for sOlicitude as
to the reconstruction Of the South. 1t is a
very easy matter, aid win be all settled in a
few months.


TRADE WITH THE SOUTH.-The restrictions
being gradually removed, trade between the
North and South viii soon be resumed
There must be about two million bales of
cotton, worth at least two hundred millions
of dollars. in the rebel States. That will be
brought North before long, and our trade
commerce and manufactures will be re-
yiVifipQ.
Year: 1865

As A sculptor of some notoriety and cor
Excess OF loyalty, applied to Secretary StS Stsapu
ION Ior permission to take cast of BootorsIr
neau. The blunt war minister replisekll
Better take care of your own headn hea
Year: 1865

By the arrival yesterday of the steamer
Lady Gay, we received our files of Western
papers of the 3d., and Cairo of the 4th inst,
from which we extract the following tele-
graphic summary, all we have room for at
Year: 1865

The New York Herald says:-The coin


disbursed by the Sub Treasury, in exchange


for the five-twenty May coupon, is finding


its way to the street, and this operates to


depress the premium in the absence Of a


strong demand for legitimate or speculative


purposes. There was considerable activity
in the Gold Room to-day, but speculation
has almost exclusively favored fall. the
tendency of the premium having been to
sink by it's own weight under the revived
confidence in the national credit, consequent
upon the practical termination Of the war
Gold may and probably will 60 still lower
in the present condition Of the market and
under existing state of affairs and public
feeling; but it is nevertheless, likely to sell at
higher premium years hence. As yet the
state OF the Hn~ueas of the country have
hardly entered into the consideration of
either spectators or the community at large.
The people do not know how large the debt
is, or is to be, or what will be the future
course Of taxation upon which the govern.
ment credit, and in the light of dawning
peace they look only on the bright and rosy
side, and regard remote contingencies ~
immediate possibilities. The stern logic of
facts must, Notwithstanding, ultimately as,
sert ITSELF and we shall find that, vast as our
resources are, they will be fully taxed to
meet the obligations of the government; that
gold is, after all, better than irreedeemsble
paper, and that heavy national debt is by
no means a light burden.
Year: 1865

FoLL1Es.-To think that the more man
eats the fatter and stronger be will become.


To imagine that every hour taken from
sleep is an hour gained. .,..,.... ....


To act upon the presumption that the
smallest room in the house is large enough
to sleep in.


To eat without an appetite, or TO continue
to eat after ii has been satisfied, merely to
crafty taste. .ls.s


To eat hearty supper for the pleasure
experienced during the brief time il is pass
ing down the throat, at expense OF q whole
night Of disturted sleep and weary waking
in the morning. r...N
Year: 1865

When man has made up his mind to do
or not to do thing, be should have the
pluck to say no. plainly and decisively. 1t
is a mistaken kindness-if meant as kind,
ness-to meet request which you have de
termined not to grant, with "I'Il think the
matter over" or II cannot give you posi-
tive answer now; call in few days and I'll
let you know" 1t may be said, perhaps,
that the object of the ambiguous expressions
is to "let the applicant down easy" but their
tendency is to give him useless trouble and
anxiety, and possibly prevent bis seeking
what he requires in more propitous quar-
ter until after the golden opportunity is pas.
sed. Moreover, it is questionable whether
the motive for such equivocation are as some
people suppose. Generally speaking, the in
does so to avert himself pain. Men withou;
decision of character have an indescribable
aversion TO say mo" They can think No
sometimes when it would be more credit
able to their courtesy and benevolence to say
'Yes'-but they dislike to utter the bold
word that represents their thoughts. They
prefer to mislead and deceive. 1t is true
these bland and considerate people are often
spoken Of as "very gentlemanIy" But is it
gentlemanly to keep man in suspense for
days, and perhaps weeks, merely because you
do not choose to put him out Of it by a
straight forward declaratonl He only is a
gentleman who treats bis fellow men in
manly straightforward way. Never seem
by ambiguous words to sanction hopes yot
do not intend TO CRAFTY. Ifyou mean No,
ont with IL
Year: 1865

A friend who was present during the late
term Of the Court Of Common Pleas in this
city, relates the following amusing incident
that took place some days before the ADJOURN
ment: r t'7. lII.


There was trial pending before the Court
in which the plaintiff was white man, and
the defendant negro. After the jury was
full, the Court asked if there were any ob,
jectious to the jury. Whereupou Mr.. w.,
counsel for the defendant, arose and earnest.
ly inquired Of said jury, If there were any
among them who entertained any prejudices
against the colored racel There was no
answer. Thereupon Judge K, counsel
for the plaintiff, solemnly arose, and with
gravity and earnestness, asked the jury il
there were any Of them who had prejudices
against the white mani The bit was SO pal
pabls that both Court and spectators Joined
in hearty laugh over joke that was fully
equal to Father Abraham's best.
Year: 1865

At an inn in the west of England, several


persons were sitting around The fire in a


large kitchen, through which was passage
to the other apartments of the house, and
amongst whom was female traveller and a
tailor. AT this inn Lodge Of Free and
Accepted Masons was held, it being lodge
night several Of their members passed the
company in the way to the meeting room.
This circumstance induced observations on
the occult signs by which Masons could be
known to each other; when the female OBJ
served, that there was not SO much mystery
in masonry as imagined and that she herself
could show any person a Mason's sign
"What!' said the tailor, "that of Free and
Accepted Mason!" "Yes," she replied, "and
III bet you half crown bowl of punch, to
be decided by any of the members you may
please to appoint that perform my prom
ise.' "Why," says the tailor, "a woman was
never admitted, then how is it possible you
can procure the secrets" mo matter for
that" says she, II will readily forfeit the
money | lay if do not prove the fact" The
company urged the tailor to accept the chal-
lenge, and the amount of the bet was depos-
tied. The woman Immediately started up,
and took the tailor by the collar, "Come says
she, ''follow me" which he did, trembling as
he went along, fearing he was to undergo
some part of the discipline in making Ma
son of which he had heard such dreadful
report She led him into the street, and
pointing to the sign Of the Lion and Lamb,
asked him whose sign that was. The tailor
answered, "Mr. Lodge" as the name of the
innkeeper. rs lie Free Mason!" "Yes,"
said the tailor. "Then have shown you the
sign of Free and Accepted Mason" The
laugh was SO much against the tailor, that it
was with much difficulty be could be pre-
vailed upon to take some of the liquor which
was forthwith produced at his expense.
Year: 1865

You 6nd throughou the entire Reserve,
that the supporters of General Cox have not
only nominated candidates TO the Senate and
House Of Representatives, who are in favor
of amending the Constitution Of the State Of
Ohio so as to allow Black meH the privilege
Of voting; but in the Conventions in which
they nominated these candidates they passed
resolutions declaring and instruoting in favor
Of amending the Constitution by striking out
the word white" They know that they car
count on General Cox's influence in behalf o
their NcgroiFn,
Year: 1865

SEVERAL who have arted IN opposition to
the Democratic party have said to US that
they will not vote this fan.


They are in favor Of equal taxation; oppos-
ed to negro suffrage; in favor Of immediate
union Of the States; opposed to official cor
ruption; in tsvor of economy in public ex-
penditures; opposed to the present oppFes-
sive militia laws; in favor of abolishiug the
thousands of useless offices. In short, they
agree with the Democratic party on al the
living issues of the day.


But they won't vote, simply because they
dislike to change. This is a most singular
conclusion. When man feels that the SEN
timents of his political party are averse to the
best interests Of the country, he sho'd be
prompt to change to that which he conceives
to be right. It is always creditable TO man
to renounce the wrong and advocate the
right-RoIme, Co. Dem.
Year: 1865

ANoss the nominations eidinently ht to Be
made ia ths- of Harvey Rice, of Cleveland,
for Senator. Mr.. Rice was in the first Ser
ate under the new Constitution, and as chair
man Of the committee on Common Schools,
had the honor Of draf,iug the law Of this State
among school men declared to be the most
perfect Of any in the Union. An attempt
was subsequently made TO ROB Mr. Rice Of
this honor, but public opinion gives it to the
rightful man.


Mr.. Barney, the candidate for School COM
missioner, was the FIRST under the law, and
did much to increase its popularity by the
ability be displayed While in ofHcr.
Year: 1865

Iris unnecessary to enter into a de-
Tense of General Morgan, for'his military
career is familiar to our whole people
And we will simply recall the fact that
in consideration of his services in the
assault upon Cbiokasaw Bluff, he was
Immediately promoted from Division,
to the command Of the 18thArmy Corps.


AS for Cumberland Gap, we copy the
following article from the New York
Evening Post, indOrsed by the CleVe-
land Leader, both Republican papers,
and we could FIJI the UNION every week
with similar articles from the Ohio State
Journal, Cincinnati Commercial, New
York Times, and in fact from all the Re,
publican papers in the c0untry. But il
is unnecessary, for the people remember
these things:
Year: 1865

shou,d we not succeed 10 getting our QUO
90 of e3O men under the present call for
troons reduced, it will require the sum of
about 5000 600. to pay the bounty of $500 to
each man, and the recruiting expenses. This
amount win shortly have to be provided for.
Year: 1865

THs PLACE TO Srop.--Travelers visiting
New York City will find the Westchester
House adapted to their every want. Its
proprietors have ''kcpt q hotel' in the
Northwest, and are fully acquainted with
the requisites to please the Western guest.
The Westchester is centrally and pleasantly
located-just where the merchant should
stop, and is provided with every comfort
Let the travelling public Of this community
make that popular house their headquarters,
and you will be pleased with the result.
Year: 1865

Sold Our.-Charley Bell has disposed of
his saloon on Second street, between Brady
and Perry, to Messrs. Sailor L Taylor
These gentlemen are we'll versed in the line
Of cheering the downcast routine of the hu-
man frame, and will spare no cost or
trouble to maintain the former popular rep
utation. Call and see them often.
Year: 1865

ONCE MoRE.STime and again have We
advised the people in both city and country,
that when they buy . Sewing Machine
and every family should have one-to get
the best. A poor Machine is the poorest
kind Of property. You can always get the
best, which is the real old genuine Singer
at Krause's, in Davcnport's Block oppo-
site the lie Claire House. That is the Ma
chine for all work. 1t will last lifetime.
Year: 1865

n 1mF Gas OAsa.--n uas theaghE tAis


noEning that this cass would be surssnder-


ed - he Rslefsss tAis evening. That Be.


ing the cass day Of two more will probably


be taken tsebss ~ nu6l decision will Be-
given. OF course there is no little dsgrss
Of anxiety aness taxpayer 70 know just
hsw much they have got to psy-not for
hghA bst - The darkness they havs -
much enjoyed for few years past; for we
take II for granted that the decision win y
against tie city. Hereafter We trust that
the city authorities win make no more
baby trades" Either make contracts to
II lived up 70 or none ct Ill.


In this connection we will add that the
next thing we look for is fight over the city
bonds. The city has not repudiatsd. but
she don't pay cent principal or interest on
her bonds issued for street Improvements
seven or eight years ago. Now the holders
Of these bonds are preparing to test the
question ss TO whether or not they can
make their interest out Of this city Of ours,
and the city win get the worat of the suit
as sure IS fate, and Immediately following
the decision there will be such rain Of tax.
cs about the heads Of property y-holders -
will make the war tax look insignificant.
There is no use Of saying leash, }" IS you
read this production. It would be moro sen
sible for TO put the shoulder to the wheel
now and begin to move the load forward.
Mark the prediction--that city deb. must
bs provided for. The longer we procrasti.
nate the worse will the trouble be when it
comes. We speak with the good Of the city
at heart, and ask al sincerity and candor
that this matter be no longer neglected.