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Year: 1865

"a The State government at Little Rock
seems to hang FIRE, and does not readily get It
self under way. We learn that a movement il
on foot to procure the appointment of military
Governor, with view to the restoration of our
State Government on the basis adopted for North
Carolina. This would certainly be unobjection.
able, and might perhaps give more general sat
isfaction. For ourselves we are entirely salts
fed with the present constitution, and as matter
of opinion, think il the easiest and best for the
present, to come into the Union again. with
such State government as We already have
Afterwards all proper changes anu corrections
may be made deliberately. a convention will
be necessary in all events, 20 cure great deal
OF legislation on general subjects. and acts done
by the Courts under the Confederate states
Government, which will otherwise he void.


We really, however. have little choice oi
modes Of restoration. SO the thing be accom-.
plished as speedily as may be consistent with
the deliberation which 50 grave matter requires


We cannot hope TO start forward upon any ca.
reer of prosperity until our Stats government is
in fun operation. and ready. to take up the ad
jusiment of the grand social problem of labor
Year: 1865

THE WEST INDrEs.--It will be seen that we
devote good deal of space to Jamaica. There
is no more interesting study for us at present
than the history of the emancipation move
ment in the British French. and Dutch colo
nies--to say nothing of St. Domingo, which is
a black chaos with no history at all worth
studying. Wewill continue the subject through
several successive numbers, giving our readers
such information as may serve them for gui-
dance in the present transition state OF our
labor system. The circumstances OF the coun-
tries are different certainly, and history will be
blind guide, as it generally is, ii we do not
make allowance for differences of condition.
StiI it is all we have, and the thoughtful reader
will derive much useful information from the
matter which we will present. We solici: fur
Tier information through books, pamphlets, or
communications on the history Of emancipation
in the Indies. -. ..-.t; .,..., .l --..r,.sC q


The Federal government, if it is wise, VIII
not undertake the solution Of the labor question
for us Principally because the people OF the
North Judging only by the few depraved sPeci-
mems living amongst them, have no true idea OF
the negro whatever, and do not. of course, un-
dersiand how to make him respectable or useful
in the world. The States themselves, by some
system of internal police or economy, are best
fitted for the task, not only from their more in
innate acquaintance with the character and mo-
tives of the African, but from their greater
sympathy with him and regard for his welfare
In this view of the case, we consider it forta-
nate that the Federal government has fallen
into the hands of a Southern raised man, him
self STAKEHOLDER, who Will appreciate the ne
cessity of acting wisely and cautiously. - "A
Year: 1865

Ihave very large stock Of ghe above
Goods am also prepared 10 make up
Clothing in the best possible manner, for
have got the best workmen in my en-
ploy in the West, aud warrant all goods
made By me. And as my expenses are
not heavy, | can and will cell goods low
ev than any other house in the city Of
the same kind AL ! ask is for those in
want Of hne clothing TO call and ses
what ! have got No trouble to show
goods
Year: 1865

: ExpLoITs OF Ma. WHIsKEY. - On
Thursday of last week, two persons from
the vicinity of Rush Island came to town.
and got into drunken row with other
persons in the same condition. Some
say they came for the purpose Of raising
. rumpus; but be that as it may, the
rumpus was raised. One of them. an old
man named Ronrke, or O'Rourke. was
beaten and kicked the other one, Muir
ply. was taken to Troy to jail. for an
offence committed about q week before.
Rourke. it appears, was ipjurned inter-
nslly. He was taken home, next morn.
ing, where he died on Sunday.


Whiskey was the sole cause of this
affair, on both sides. Disorderly conduct
has been almost daily occurrence in our
streets. for some time past, and the evil
is growing. 1t all comes from whiskey.
We have a mighty poor opinion of the
efficacy of license in keeping liquor
drinking within reasonable bounds, or
making the dealer responsible; but for
some weeks past the traffic has been car
ried on without even license. The den
has been closed up since the foregoing
occurrence bat how soon the nuisance
will break out again as badly as ever, it
is hard to say.
Year: 1865

BAILEY & NOTES.-The advertisement
Of this House will be found in another
column. They have been receiving i'm
mense supplies Of goods by every boat
for weeks past, and more are still com.
ing. Those who have not been to see,
would be surprised at the quantities Of
goods they keep on hand. and the large
amount they are daily selling. We doubt
whether there is heavier Retail frm in
the State.
Year: 1865

? v We hear it whispered. that one
Of the ring leaders in the great mass meet
ing to "orgsnize the party" become so
discouraged" on the sod-corn question.
that his friends had to carry him into q
house until he recovered his equilibrium
Is rot gut wbiskey to be an element in
the re organization OF the party
Year: 1865

"ORGANIzING THE PARTY" This is
the cry OF the advocates Of County
Convention. Let us see how it is There
are none but Republicans ont for Office.
There are various candidates. who have
been on the track for some time-before
9 Convention was agitated. In some
cases the strife is very bitter, arising from
purely personal matters. Left to the peo-
pie to choose from among all aspirants.
the people alone would be responsible,
and no party could be blamed by the de-


feated candidates. Hold a Convention,


and these little personal affairs are bound


to enter in and have their influence. and
the Convention would have to decide in
favor of one set and sgainst the other.
At the next election, the ones decided
against would oppose those who did it.
and so the warfare would be kept up
year after year. This might be only fun.
as long as Republicans only ran for Office;
but when the Democracy organized and
brought out candidates. it would be found
that this Convention had organized the
Republican party, Sin horn," and that
the Democracy we're reapiDg the benefits
Year: 1865

Gu tnat ClTculaT HAS Oeen received Oy Tue
military authorities here from Provost Mar
shal Fry, in which he declares that no cred
its will be allowed sub-districts under the
call for 800, 900 men made December 10Th,
1864; that it makes no difference whether
sub-districts are ahead or behind on any
previous call-thc quota will be just the
same, pro rata. Our sub.districts in Iowa
that have put their shoulders to the wheel
manfully and spent time and money with
out stint to iill their quotas Of previous calls
and get in surplus of men for the next call )
that might follow, are to be treated no better
than those districts n Eastern States, and
many there are, that have been dragging
behind and are still delinquent on previous
requisitions. We are very 10th to find
fault at any time, but We can't help it in
this instance. Such a policy as laid down
in Gen. Fry's circular is nothing more or
less than the offer Of premium for nom
performance Of duty, and really holds the
efforts Of the sub districts that have raised
q surplus at discount. 1t is very poor
way to encourage people to be prompt in
responding to the acquisitions Of the Presi-
dent. But the die is probably cast, and
there is no course left but to submit, if the
State authorities cannot obtain q remedy.
Let us not stand in our own light by lag
ging under the oppression Of this admins
trative edict, but accept our fate and labor
on. We must either do that or do worse
and Of the two evils let us accept that which
is the least troublesome.
Year: 1865

This important document will be found
upon the first page of the REPUBLICAN tc-
day, and we are sure it will be perused with
especial interest at this time. It gives evil
dence of the thorough, independent, and in
telligent manner in which the Board have
performed their duty; and if Congress should
adopt the valuable suggestions made in the
report, as we presume they will do, the use
fulness of the Academy will be largely pro.
NOTED,
Year: 1865

The Commissioner of Internal Revenue has
decided that interest paid to depositors by
savings banks is considered dividend within
the meaning of section l2O of the law, and
the tax of 5 per cent. should be withheld
therefrom and paid to the Government. An
undertaking on the claim of third party,
under the New York statute, Is joint agree.
ment, and is subject to stamp duty of
per cent
Year: 1865

MILK.-It appears that the farmers in the
neighborhood of New York sell their milk to
contractors for two and half cents per
quart, and that the profit received from its
sale in the city only amounts to three hun
dred per cent, independently of the water
with which 1t is almost invariably thinned.
Year: 1865

A SHORT LOVE SToRY.--Here is . story
told by one Morgan, sea captain, con
corning the choice Of husband at sea
which may afford q profitable hint t.
young ladies en- voyage:


Single ladies often cross the water un'
der the especial care Of the captain Of the
ship, and il love affair occurs among the
passengers, the captain is usually the con.
fidante of one or both parties. A very
fascinating young lady had been placed
under Morgan's care, and three young
gentlemen fell desperately in love with
her. The were oil equally agreeable, and
the young lady w&s puzzled which to ess-
courage. She asked the captains advice.


"Ccme on deck" he said, "the first
day it is perfectly calm the gentlemen,
of course, will all be near you. ! will
have a boat quietly lowered down, and
do you jump overheard, and see which Of
the gentlemen will jump after you. ]
will take care Of you"


A calm day soon came. the captains
suggest ons were followed. and two Of the
lovers jumped after the lady at the in
slant. But between these two the lady
could not decide, so exactly had been
their devotion She had again consulted
the captain.


Take the man that didn't jump-he's
the more sensible fellow, and will make
the best husband"
Year: 1865

The RIcn MANS CoUNTRY.-The Du.
buque Herald has well said that this has
got to be the rich mans country. when
legislation is wholly in his favor and
against the poor man. Never was great
er piece of rascality committed than has
been done in the case Of the bonds which
are now in the market. They are exempt
from taxation, and pay good interest
every six months; consequently we see
q great demand for them by all who are
able to invest all their fortunes in them.
Men are in some cases even selling their
real estate TO put their money in them,
and thus secure not only good revenue
but avoid all taxation.


The poor man is therefore taxed double.
He has not only to pay his own taxes,
but those which the rich man should pay.
He has not only to support himself, but
the government and rich man as well.


When the tax gatherer comes round,
as he does often now and stays lOng-Ons
of the bitter fruits of republican admin
iStratiOn--ths rich man returns his pro.
perty as so much in bonds, the tax gath
erer writes down exempt" and passes
on to the poor man, who has no bonds
and so must pay enough for both.


We don't believe this will last long. 1t
is too manifestly, Outrageously unjust to
be continued. The rich man is continu.
ally crying for protection and the aboli-
tiOn government is giving it to him, while
more sweat is extorted from the poor
man. It will be the first business of the
Democratic party to set these things right
That party has always been pre-eminent-
ly the poor mans party, and to that party
mus thel look for the redress of his wrongs.
Year: 1865

QuARRELIxG.- If anything in the world
will make man feel badly. except pinch.
ing his fingers in the crack Of door, it
is, unquestionably . quarrel. No man
ever fails to think less Of himself after it
than before. 1t degrades him in the eyes
of others, and what is worse, blunts his
sensibilitioS on the one hand, and lncreAs-
es the power of passionate irritAbility on
the other. The truth Is, the more peace
ably and quietly we get the better for
neighbors In nine cases out Of ten, the
better course, if q man cheats you, quit
dealing With him; il be is abusive, quit
bis company; and if be slaDders you,
take care to live 80 that nobody will BE-
lieve him. No matter who be Is, or Eow
he misuses you, the wisest way is to let
him alone; for there is nothing better
than this cool, calm, and quiet way Of
dealing with the wrongs We meet with.
Year: 1865

A BOY whose honesty is more to be
commended than his ingenuity, once took
some butter to . gentleman in q neigh.
boring village. The butter having very
nice appearance, and the gentleman being
desirOus of procuring such for his own
use. invited the boy to bring him ell the
butter his mother bad to spare. ~
think" said the boy, "She can't spare
more, for she said she would not have
spared this, only q rat fell into the cream,
and she did not like to use IL herself"
Year: 1865

From the Richmond Dlspatchl Jan IHI


The Danyille Register of Tuesday says
that the trains would pass over the Pied
mont road to Greensboro the next day,
the damages done to the track by the
recent lire having been repaired. The
Roanoke river was swollen during the
late freshet to greater extent than
ever before known The bridge across
the river at Weldon suffered extensive
damage, over seventy feet having been
carried away.
Year: 1865

Ir is a question if tmee-tourths of the
States have Il right 10y al amendment of
the Constitution to abolish slavery with
out the consent of the remaining fourth
The fresh converts To Abohtionism are
doing what they dcema service IN showing
that the power exists.


1t Squite useless TO misspend time on
such APPOINT Their party can do it as
well without the right as with it.
Indeed, they prefer to show their coz
tempt of all constitutional restraints
that have bound other people. 1t would,
perhaps, be disloyal TO hold that the
dominant party ought to be restrained
by the Constitution, That document
was made to prevent a sinful Democrat
from doing evil, and not to hinder the
saints from doing good. A party that
does generally what the Constitution
gives no power TO do, and daily what it
ferbids, is quite independent of that oh,
solete document.
Year: 1865

One great accomplishment If .
good wife, is to know how to make
good light bread-it being the staff oI
ifs, it is very important that it b
made palatable and healthy. Bread
that is sour, heavy or not baked right
IS not ne althy. But to be a good
bread maker requires patience and
practice. How necessary then tha,
every mother should learn her daugh
'ers this art.-To be a good piano
player Is great accomplishment, ever
for turner's wife, but it will not com
pare with that Of being good bread
maker, The following receipt canno,
be bca.: Try it.


Mix one pint Of e ,nr with one quart
Of boiling clabbcr. milk; add fonr table
spoons Of yeast when sufficiently COO
to not .ca'd il; gradually work in fonr
and kneai vel; :et it rise over night or
until very light; work in two teaspoons
It soda dissolved in warm water: torn
into loavcs let rise again and bake
slowly. Be careful not to bake too
much. Good bread ,s frequently rmned
by too much baking. Bread made in
this way has taken the Premium at our
Fair and is ~ light ~ bakers is sweet.
er, and will keep moist longer than
that made by any other method I have
ever seen tried.
Year: 1865

Milk YEAsr.-Take half pint Of boil
ing water, and half pint ofsweet milk
stir in tloui to make batter nearly .,
thick rs fritters. Set IN . kettle oi
warm water keeping it Al the same TEN
perature and in about four or Eve hours
it will rise and be fit for use. It mus,
be used Immediately. Make you,
bread with warm milk or water and pu,
i, in Your pans and it will r,so in ar
hour. Made in the same way xithcn,
milk with the addition of tea -poon
ful each Of salt aud sugar will makS
brca'l equally good. They are both
nice in warm weather. They make
bread or biscuit very white, and some
prefer it to any other.
Year: 1865

AN EXCELLENT AND ECONOMICAL
pupnISa -Pnc and core half a dozen
easily cooking apples chop them into
small Bit; dry some breai IN the oveu
stale is the best-!ill it ia crisp then
roll it into crumbs; butter deep dish
and place in it layer Of crumbs ;
then pu, in he apples with a lit
tie sugar and such spices a. you like
cover the apples with another layer Of
crumbs add little beef suet chopped
as tirefy az possible pour in half \ pint
ofmilk bake TIL nicely Drowned and
serve with hard sauce.
Year: 1865

To MAKE CoLoaNE WArIR Take
pirt Of alcohol put in thirty drops OF
oil Of lemon thirty Of bergamot and
half gill of water. II you desire
musk or lavender add tho same qnan
tity Of each The oils should be put in
the alcohol and shook well, before
he water is added. Bottle it for
nsc.
Year: 1865

TEA CAcEs.-Two pounds Of flour
= quarter ola pound Of butter rubbed
in the flour one pint Of milk ono egg 4
tea spoonful otsugar and a little yeast
make into light dough and set to
rise. This is sufficient tor twelve large
cakrs.
Year: 1865

Disaster at Beverly Jan. 11th1 1so5'
Editors LnteLEgencsr:


As there seeems to be quite an anxiety
expressed by the public to know the facts
relative to the capture OF Beverly by the
rebels, take this method of impsrting
the knowledge of one who was present.


l had just returned off a scout of two
days on the west side of Tygarrs Valley
river, on the night of the disaster, l had
seventeen men with me of the Poc9hontas
State scouts. We came in through ter.
rible storm of rain, aud before we had time
to dry our clothing and guns, we were
alarmed by firing in the camp and town.
1 do not think it was more than five min
utes from the firing of the first guns of the
rebels, until our camp was in their pos
session. l ran out Of my quarters, but
could not distinguish by the snow light
the rebels from our own men. Guns were
firing and balls flying in almost every
direction, while men were running in wild
confusion.


The first notice we had of the euemy's
approach was a sayagey yell volley fired
| into camp and town. There was no time
| to be lost. l ran to a building where
had man guarding ordnance, commissa-
ry, &C., in order to secure dry arms for my
men; but finding the building locked and
the guard gone, returned to my quarters
to secure a rifle for myself and to burn
someimportant papers. While thus engaged
was captured and carried before the rebel
Gen. Rosser. l soon saw however, that
| the rebels cared more for piunder than
prisoners; and takiog advantage of the
general rObbing which was going on, made
my escspe' after having turned over SCI
Icoufederate money to a rohber. This to
lgether with an oil cloth coat was all they
got from me.


There will be great deal of criminatior
and recrimination of the officer in COM
mand at Beverly; but as there will be
court martial to investigate the affair,


shall not give judgment. But likely i


there was less balls. dancing and Whisk!


drinking, and more pieketiug and scouting


and less associstiug OF our officers aud SOL


diers with the rebels in the army, we woult


meet with less surprises of our camps.
All the scouts under my command mad
their escape, and some ten of them cam
back to Beverly about the time the rebel
left. joined them with few others, to
. gether witH a few citizens and Ohio sol
Year: 1865

FOR tue StAnoaro.


Mr.. EDIroR:-When Gov. Vance made his Wilkes
borough speech it seemed to me that he was gone
from the Conservative party. For one, ! as good
as gave him up; but when he delivered his Fay ette-
VILE speech saw that he had not only got back to
his old position, but that he declared himself bet
ter peace man than you were In an evil hour l,
with thousands of honest Conservatives, con6ded in
him. He called you secessionist-he held you
up IS Of the causes of our present troubles-he
declared he was the best peace man in the South
and he even went so far as to say that this State
would secede from the COntederacy if any great dis
aster should befa it and thus take care of herself
This he said at Fayetteville and elsewhere. He
was elected, will not say how: Where and what
is he now? gather from my Raleigh papers, that
he has thus far defeated every peace man and eve
rv peace measure before our Legislature. l hear
that he is all the while on his warhorse swearing
that he intends to Eight until hell freezes over"
and denouncing the advocates of peace as enemies
to the country. Sir, is there no truth in maRt-
Is there no confidence to be placed in men in high
places? Is the representative principle that the
public servant is to obey the people, defunct2 Is
Gov Vance to be allowed thus to deceive an honest
people, and not be exposed and denounced for it
iudgedfor myself at the last election and
Judge for myself now. If Gov. Vance is not With
the secesslonsts and if he is not opposed to peace,
then he has q very strange way of showing that he
is q Conservative If he has not deceived the Peo-
Die then promising one thing and doing another is
not deception. II he is not afraid to trust the
people, why does he oppose a Convention The
people have q right to do what they please, yet
understand he says that if even in the last resort
they should prefer reconstruction to suo]ugauon,
he will not 90 with them, but will thWart their will
il he can that is, be is wiser and more patriotic
than majority Of the people of Nor tn CarOlina !
He made all KINDS Of promises, hat in hand, when
be wanted votes but now, having gotten the votes,
he breaks his promises denies that he ever made
them. He has deceived me once; that was his
fault If he should deceive again. the fault Will
be mine. acknowledge that have been


BADLY GULLED.


Jan. "a, 1865.