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Year: 1868

The Republican stato COnventt0us
We give a considerable portion or oui
available space this morning to the proceed
ings of the Republican State Convention
yesterday at Syracuse. The results are
substantially what we expected they would
be. The Rufus ndrews-Smith-M Murphy con-
servative delegation from this city, whose
mission was new organization Of the rcpub-
lcan "ripg" here, were completely dished
again by Spencer and his radical delegation.
What course these badly used conservatives
will take in consequence Of this decisive
ruling out it remains to be disclosed. II they
are still for Grant, however, with the evidence
before them in his own handwriting OF his
unconditional surrender" to the radicals,
Mr.. Andrews and company ought not to be
squeamish about surrender to the Fenton
and Spencer clique. There is no longer any
halfway house Of diplomatio rest" for
hesitating politicians. They must fall iu
either with Grant and the radicals or with
johnson and the opposition forces Of the
country. The speeches in this Convention and
Its resolutions, with all the other developments
Of the times, clearly foreshadow this division Of
the American people in the impending Presi-
dental contest


In their new platform the New York repub-
lican party reafirm their devotion to the princi-
pies Of justice, equality and nationality vindi-
Gated In the war, approve the reconstruction
measures Of Congress, pledge themselves to
hold inviolate the national faith and credit, to
tighten our taxation and cut of extravagant
expenditures, &C.; and they confidently antici-
pate an early restoration of the Union on the
basis Of liberty, equality and genuine republi-
canism. Secondly, the Convention emphati-
cally pronounces in favor Of General Grant for
the next Presidency. Thirdly, it declares the
frst choice Of the New York republicans to be
Reuben E. Fenton for the Vice Presidency.
Fourthly, the New York delegation from this
Convention are instructed to vote as q unit,
and to use their best effortSfor the nomination
of Grant and Fenton by the Chicago National
Convention Filthy, from their reverses of 1867
the republicans of New York are admonshed
to be up and doing against "the principles OF
rebellion and reputation" Sixthly, we have
the usual compliment to the soldiers and
sailors Of the Union.


These resolutions were adopted by acclama-
ton, and sine die the Convention adjourned
The prominent and the only significant feature
of all these proceedings OF any moment is the
abandonment Of Chief Justice Chase by the
New York radicals, Greeley and all, anu the
adoption of the ticket OF Grant and Fcnton.





This looks very much like tho dropping of
Chase by general consent and the adoption of
Grant as the only alternative 10 arrest the
reactionary tide of public opinion against the
revolutionary tendencies OF the republican
party as developed in the disorganizlng mea-
sures Of this radical Congress. Against Grant
the proper candidate OF all the opposition ele-
ments ID Andrew Johnson, and even The old
copperhead democracy will probably begin 10
see it in season for action.
Year: 1868

ITALIAN AFrARs.-From telegram which
we published in yesterdays HERALD it appears
that General Menabrea is of opinion that no
new convention Is necessary between France
and Italy towards the settlement Of the Roman
question. It is the Generals desire that the
September treaty should remain intact. This
is serious blow to Ratazzi and the party Of
action. To us it is convincing proof that Me-
nabrea thoroughly appreciates the situation.
If Italy is not now TO get Rome, If it is neces-
sary for her still TO wait, the old September
treaty is as good as any which it is possible to
make. Ratazzi will no doubt bring to bear on
the Ministry bis whole available strength but
Ratazzis proved completely with the Garibal-
dian movement has materially weakened his
influence with all lovers OF order and good
government in Italy.
Year: 1868

The ANn-C CONTRACTION BILL BECOME Law
The act to suspend the further reduction Of
tho currency, which passed both houses of Con-
gress, has become law, and is now officially
promulgated as such. Itbecame law without
the approving signature Of tho President, he
not having returned it to Congress within the
time prescribed by the constitution. Having
neither vetoed nor signed it, wo presume the
President was willing the act should become
law at the same time that his mind was not
clear or fully satisfied as to these questions OF
currency. However, it is law, and tho people
will know now on what basis to conduct their
business. Let us have no more disturbance Of
the currency either by contraction or expan-
sion, and trade and values will become settled !;
and we shall in due time grow up to specie
payments through the growth Of the country
and the laws of trade.
Year: 1868

A "poor man" writes to the Bristol
News in denunciation of Porter's home
stead law, and gives the following good
reason for his opposition:


II am now," he says, "worth $780, and
have credit to this amount. The credit
this little property gives me has many times
since the war saved my family from actual
suffering; and if L had been required to
pay the cash down for the necessaries of
life, could not have raised the money
without selling my little home. Now, if
So, 600 worth of property is exempt, it will
reduce all business to cash system with
the poor class of people. 1, owning $500
worth of property, will not have credit for
q cent, but will have to pay the money
down for every yard of cloth and pound of
coffee use, while the rich man can loan
his money at high interest, and buy on
credit whatever he may use. This law
protects the rich, but is ruinous to the
poor man."
Year: 1868

There is a gentleman living in South
ampton who planted this year ten acres in
strawberries. A few days since he con-
tracted to sell them to a New York mer-
chant for ten thousand dollars, he to pick
and ship them. This is what we would
call Il profitable crop, and would advise our
farmers to turn their attention to raising
them rs we'll as tobacco.


Petersburg Express.
Year: 1868

w haL Inc OShOcEAtS NAAA uO IA SuCCcSsAUA


Col John Forsyth, the talented editor of
the Mobile Register, who is now at Wash
ington, writes to his paper concerning the
policy of the Democrats towards the South
in the event that they get possession of the
Federal government


I have taken good deal Of pains to learn
what are the sentiments of leading Demo
Gratis as to the action of the party, should
it win the administration in the November
contest, in reference to Federal policy to-
wards the South. It was question of the
largest practical interest whether, should
the Democracy come into power, it would
leave the whites of the South to struggle
as best they could out of the mire of Radi-
cal reconstruction, or whether it would at
once lift them out by the strong hand of
Federal power. get but one answer to
the inquiry, and that is. the Democracy
will be swift to. sweep from the statue book
the whole system of African reconstruction
as utterly null and void and of no effect,
and at once to recognise tho existing white
constitutions Of the Southern States, and
re-admit the latter to their full equality in
the Union. I must confess that I did not
personally need such assurances, for when
policy and good faith point to one course,
the result is seldom doubtful. But some
Southern friends did deem them necessary.
I think that before Congress adjourns the
Democrats in that body will make further
declaration and pledge to this effect
Year: 1868

A 81 ort walk of one-fourth of a mile will
bring the traveller to she top of bluff,
some fifteen feet high, that overlooks one
of the most beautiful sheets of water l have
ever beheld. It is Lake Waccamaw. This
singular sheet of water is seven miles long,
by five wide. 1t is oval shaped, and, from
the bluff, every part of the surface can be
seen at one glance. A small sail boat could
hardly hide itself, even in q cove, from the
Year: 1868

The bluff you occupy is underlaid with
hard rock, of shell mari, evidently salt
water formation. It seems to underlle a
large part of the lake. It is composed of
oyster and clam shells. 1t is plain that the
sea once extended over this lake and in
deed, the ocean is now only thirty or forty
miles distant.


When the ocean receded in a past age,
it seems to have left this lake behind, and
but few if any important changes have Ia
ken place since, except that the water is
now fresh instead of salt. Not tree, not
even a stump or root is to be found it it.
Year: 1868

A DOMESTIC OCCURRENCE.-On
the LIST of April, in the evening,
tbe door bell of a Cincinnati mer-
chant rang, and ON the step was
found a basket with q beautiful
little baby in it, and a note sign
ed "Cora" addressed to the man
of the house, saying that she was
unable to support the child with
ont his aid, and as he was as near
Iv related to it as she was, the
babe was sent to him for good
treatment and education.


The appearance of the child,
and the explanatory note, pro-
duced a domestic scene more cas-
ily conceived than described.
The husband fell on his knees pro-
testing by all the saints that the
child was not his, while his wife
as earnestly protested her full be-
lief that it was his, and nobody's
but his. In the midst of these
mutual protestations, the hus-
bands eye ehaneed to fall ON the
empty cradle of his own babe in
one corner of the room, and the
whole thing flashed at once on
him-he was sold, thoroughly
sold; and declared at once that
he would faith er the child, and
any other that his wife might
charge him with.
Year: 1868

Republican speakers should bear in mind
that new registration of voters is required.
Registration books are to be opened In all
the precincts of all the counties on the 10Th
day of October, and continue open until the
day of the Presidential election on the 3rd
day of November. A prompt and thorough
registration will greatly facilitate the busl-
ness of voting, and will contribute to the
polling of full vote.


THERE IS TO BE BUT ONE DAY FOR
Vor1NG; in many precints the polls win be
crowded; the swearing in of voters on election
day will so delay voting that many electors
will not be able to reach the boxes.


BY ALL MEANS LET THE REGISTRATION BE
COMPLETE PREVIOUS TO ELECTION
DAY. .-.e tl-


Make up the muster rolls that we may
know how large the hosts of Freedom are.
Year: 1868

From all parts of the North and West the
most cheering intelligence reaches us. The
banner of Grant and Colfax is advancing
to victory. Men Of intelligence and obser-
walton, Democrats, who intend to vote the
Democratic ticket, do not hesitate to say
that Grant will be elected Brokers, Bank
ae ers, Capitalists are Grant men, It is rare to
find one of either class who is Democrat.
This is a confession that the financial policy
Of the Seymour and Blair party would ruin
the country. That men who deal in money
and stocks are rushing into the Republican
ranks, is a significant fact. 1t shows that
financial experts place no confidence in the
representations of the Democrats concerning
the national finances. When Democrats
spread out their statistics concerning the
national. debt and the national expenditures,
we have short and effectual method OF
answering them. Capitalists, Bankers and
Brokers do not believe you. The Exchange
turns its back upon you. This is enough
to satisfy common people. These men know
when security is good and sufficient -accor-
dinghy they trust the Republican party.


The great States of New York, Pennsylva-
mia and Ohio are moving in one vast body
for Grant rtF i.--'


The Irish American citizens, who have
heretofore given the Republican cause faint
support, are declaring for Grant Their
papers are hosting the Republican standard.


So the great cause goes marching on. Men
Of North Carolina, rally! rally give your
selves to the work of propagating Republi-
can principles Argue, present facts, talk,
Keep your temper, but insist on being heard.
Organize so as to bring every Republican
elector to the polls 1t is the final contest
with despotism. We must so swell the wave
of victory that it will roll over the summit
of our Black Mountain. The eyes of Union
men every where are on North Carolina.
Let every man do his duty.
Year: 1868

the Constitution. They voluntarily and de
liberately discarded all rights proffered by
the Constitution. They solemnly foreswore
all allegiance to that Constitution and trans
ferred themselves to foreign government
They placed their political organizations in
antagonism to, and welded them in opposi-
ton to, the Constitution. They were conse-
quently, illegal governments. They obliter-
ated themselves and established new politi-
cal organizations in their States. What
was the objectof opposition on the part OF
the North, if not to prevent this work Of
death But the suicide was accomplished.
Now, when the rebellion was suppressed by
force of arms what did Congress find in the
south9 Why, State governments in rebel
lion-governments controlled by rebels
plainly illegal governments not known to
the Constitution, opposed to the Constitution.
Ever since, the Republican party and Con-
gress have been endeavoring to restore these
States to their proper place under the Con-
stitution been trying to bring them into the
Union so that they could not only be recog-
nized, but forever remain in the enjoyment
of common right.


What has the Democracy all this time
been about ? why opposing the restoration
of these States that and nothing more.


When this secession distinction is charg-
ed upon Republicans, we affirm that it is a
lie. ...... .-D.-.


IF Congress has suspended Habeas Corpus
has established military tribunals
suppressed press or speech, it was done in
the name and on behalf of the Constitution
because the life of the Constitution, at
tackled by traitors, demanded the action. If
the president has been stripped of power, it
was because he was intent ON trampling up
on the Constitution. If the jurisdiction of
the Supreme Court has been abridged, it was
that that tribunal might be brought within
Constitutional limits


And now 1--WE appeal to the records of the
government, the journals of Congress, the
statute books, the decisions of the Courts
and the history of the times" and from no
one of them can it be shown that in any of
its reconstruction action has Congress vio-
lated or transcended any Constitutional OBJ
legation.
Year: 1868

Who falsely charged that if the present
Constitution of North Carolina was adopted,
white children and colored children would
be forced into the same schoolsa The rebel
democratic war party.
Year: 1868

Who falsely charged that if the present
Constitution of North Carolina was adopted
white men and colored men would be forced
to muster in the same companiesa The rebr
el. democratic war party. ies yi'f2,
Year: 1868

Who promised 'peaceable secession and
dragged the people into the most cruel war
known to modern times? The rebel Demo-
cratic war party. Who now promise the
same people peaceable revolution The
rebel democratic war party.
Year: 1868

Who induced poor men to volunteer in


1s61-62 by promising to provide for their
families? The rebel Democratic war party.
Who now ask these same poor men to vote
for Seymour and Blair and ware The rebel
Democratic war party. ....-
Year: 1868

Why are the poor white children Of North
Carolina growing up in Ignorance Because
the Democratic party spent the Common
School Fund to conscript the poor men of
the State to fight for a Democratic rebellion.
Year: 1868

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


mar l9-tf D.. $. FLEMING.
Year: 1868

The Board Of state Charities of Ohio
makes its first report this year. The re-
COMMUNICATIONS embodied in it are made
after much reelection, and the inspec-
ton of the penal and benevolent insti-
tutions of Pennsylvania, New York and
Massachusetts. It is urged by the board
that as our Penitemtiary is oVer-crOWd-
ed, new prison should be built having
especial reference to those criminals W no
are less guilty than the hardened fel-
Ons, and may properly be subjected TO a
punishment intermediate between that
of the Peuitentiary and the Reform
School. The report also calls for an en-
tire change in the internal arrange ement
Of our county jails SO that the inmates
may be classified, kept healthy and
clean, and be able to spend their time
usefully in study or labor. The county
infrmaries also need attention. The
condition of some Of them is simply
brutal. Provision should be made for
that neglected clsss, the cOlOred insane.
The Reform School was found to be In a
highly satisfactory condition. The
House of Refuge was also in good order
although, in the opinion of the Commit
tee, unfortunately located too near the
city. The report recommends that
provision be made Tor the accOmmo oda-
tiou of coIored youth either In this in
stitutiOn or one like il. A Reform
School for girls is a necessity, aud its
speedy establishment is urged.
Year: 1868

dexibility, and the hard, uuIoYiBg face
frowns with its business aspect upon
the tender gaities Of the family circle,
chilling the atmosphere Of home, and
blighting all social JOY. The wife can
hardly recognize IN this sombre coun-
tenance the face that beamed upon her
bridal hour; the children shrink from
the cold caress and fear to meet the for
bidding glance, which has in it no touch
of parental fondness.


We do not say that those who dwell
amid the defended preoints Of the fam
lily circle can do nothing to help the
husband and father, upon whom such
habits are creeping, ere these become
iudeIIbly fastened. As delicate hands
OF old aided TO remove morton and
breastplate, and even to unbind the
armed sandals, that the warrior might
rest at ease, so there are tender minis
tries now which VIII easilY charm the
rugged lines of the sternest froWn into
a smile of. peace and sweet content
Those who only suffer, making no at
tempt to furnish the cheer for which
their hearts are longing, must share the
blame for their cup Of misery.


Jour. OF Commerce.
Year: 1868

The Democratic nominee for Supreme
Judge is a Catholic who was defeated
by that great KnoW-Nothing Van
Trump, in his last political effort. He
viii make a good enough judge, igiGl
elected.
Year: 1868

doctrines 90 th6 comprehension ~ the rational mind


made them consistent with the word. with each other.
ana with true science. lie performed the service
Tor religious truth that COpeucus did for Astronomy


Ills claims ara the most comprehensive, grand and i'm


pOidht ever made by any man; yet it is under such
test that he himself and the receivers Of his doctrines
would desire should be applied o him. The lecturer
concluded with sketch OF SwOdenbOTgs scientific life.
paying high tribute 10 his devotion 20 science. not
through ambition, to reputation but for sake OF
Year: 1868

This Is common remark, yet how few think Of the
danger exposing themselves to their Influence In all
low marsly localities Ague and Power prevail at this
Of the year In this disease there Is invariably
less arrangement Of the liver and digestive
gans The remedies usually resored to have reference
ts preventing the paroIysm breaking up the ehls.
u this effected without removing the cause relapse
is inevitable. HoSTErTERs STOMACH BITTERs
strike directly at the foundation Of the evil, BY acting
the liver and correcting digestion The cause being
removed the paroIysm will cease and the ehls cannot
return. When the patient Is weak and dohtated, the
BITrERs should be resorted TO, they will strengthen
and the stomach aay all nervous irritation, and
infuso renewed animation into the hitherto dropping
spirits, without entAllng the danger Of reaction.


HosTErTER's STOMACH BITTERs is truly pre-
yentlye medicine rendering the feeblest frame
PeNlous To all malarious influences and, as a siom-
aehc and antbllious medicine il is Incompatible and
no who values his health afford without IT,
fortify the system with this nestlmahle tonic and invg-
GRANT and the chlls Of October Evening" will have
no terror for you. ISIS
Year: 1868

the material interests and the honor of such a
State and you will appreciate the deep emotions
OF gratitude feel az the hearty good will and
unanimity with which You have conferred the
/ trust


The evcntfu and swiftly passing years have
brought b. your representatives, in common with
those of the other States, questions Of the pro-
toundest moment, and with them Of course the
/ grayost responsibilities. In the great anxieties
Of such affairs our chief sllace has been the CON
sciousncs- that hohindus was a people, with will
a. firm as destiny, and n judgment clear, patri
otto and FAR reaching, that there could Re no
s0mersets ui opinion among them.


After the tumult and sacrifice Of four years Of
war, and after three years of hollow and treach-
erous peace, we have lately found ourselves face
to face with the alternative Of another war. or
real and assured peace.


All patriots must rejoice in now knowing that
this alternative Is already with certainty deter
mined, and that ON the fourth day of March next
the administration Of Gen Grant will assume the
responsibilities Of the executive government when
the peoples will, expressed in the peoples laws.
will be executed and enforced all over the land
with Justice, vigor and impartalty
Then will open new fields for the exercise Of
such qualities as a free and intelligent people
could wish their representatives t0 possess
| Then will order be established then will Justice
be administered under and through the law then
will be secure the labor and the life Of every man
] tutn VIII De put m operation more equal and
efficient taxation the currency will be restored
to its true position a. the interchangeable equiya-
lent Of coin, and with strict and wise economy
in all departments uf the administration, the bur
dcns, imposed upon the country by the rebellion
will be, trust, greatly decreased. So look for
ward through these processes, 20 an early return
to the ancient friendship aud harmony among all
sections the country, and to firm and lasting
republican progress.


Thus will be realized the idea of it, founders
0t a republican government, strong and effective
for the security Of liberty and equal rights in all
the land, in the supreme unity Of its centralized
power, while, in perfect harmony with it, will ex-
lst local seli-goyenment, making the largest real
liberty practicable.


The world will then see nation, spreading
FROM the Atlantic 10 the Pacific, with homoge-
neOus pursuits, with common foundation of
intelligent selcgovcrnment, with supreme unity
and vet with decentmlized administration for
the varying necessities of its separate parts
The political problem OF the age, and indeed
the material problem of humanity everywhere,
will then have become demonstrated forever


accept, Mr. President and gentlemen, with
feelings Of gratitude | cannot express, the trust
YOU have conferred upon me, assuring You that
in its discharge ! shall do all you have a right to
expect of me, and that is, faithful endeavor to
maintain the honor, and To promote the welfare
Of our State and of our Country


The Joint Assembly then dissolved, and on mo-
ton Of Mr.. Reynolds of Alburgh, adjourned
Year: 1868

3" Alas for him who never secs
The stars shine through his cypress trees
Who hopeless lays his dead away,
Nor looks to see the breaking day
Across the mournful marbles play :
Who hath not learned in bours Of inith
The truth 10 flesh and sense unknown,
That life is ever lord Of death,
And love can never lose its own