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Year: 1868

Union men of the Golden State, the signs of
the times warrant us in throwing high our hats
over the grand victory before us. No sane man
to-day doubts that California will prove true to
the Union by giving an immense majority for
Grant and Colfax. The Democrats are already
Respondent, and resorting to most transparent
tricks to infuse enthusiasm in the party ranks
and create confidence in their cause The Re-
publicans are jubilant, because tidings come from
valleys and mountains that the people are work


ing energetically and harmoniously for Grant
ard Colfax. Each precinct in the State is bless
ed with active club rolls, and Union meetings
are large and demOnstrative. The victory is
ours. You read it in the sanguine eyes of Union
men on every corner Of the street, in every lane
on every highway and in every house. The nat
ural law of progress breathes the glad tdings by
instinct to every heart. Democrats depend
much upon the prestige of their late success in
this State-basng their hopes upon the surface
of an accidental and temporary turn in political
affairs which died in its own work. The triumph
of the Democratic party in this State shorn
of honor by the dishonor which reflected upon
those who caused it. Where in this contest will
be found ele 800 votes cast for Fay and against
Haight? Where the 1000 Republicans who
staid away from the polls at the late State cleo
ton? All, do you not see them now, marching


in solid phalanx to cast their votes for Grant and
Colfax? And where, too, will be found large
number of men-the Sibleys and Dudleys-who
voted for Haight, and have since denounced the
Democratic party? OF the great mass of immi-
grants who have settled in our State since then,
at least two-thirds Eastern and Northern
people. Can we not read in these numbers
large Union gain? Yes, put these figures all to-
gether and what shadow of show rests upon
the wall of chance even for Seymour and Blair
The Presidential election will call out the full
Union vote, and we may expect majority for
Grant and Colfax which will again do honor to
our noble State, and contribute in patriotism to
the nation. The Carson appeal, speaking on
this subject says:


Grant suits them The Independent press knows that they
suited, Bdwe don't object and the Bulletin
and the Union and the Bee all pitching heartily for the
Chicago nominations they did for Haght last year When
the Independent volunteers and and the independent
press pull together and help the Union party of California
as they are doing, the Democracy can't win 1t i'm
possible Every day two get tidugs from the
mountains through of politicians who have been
visiting there Prudent who don't fly off at tangent
say Well friends will have hard fight but they will
win by ten thousand majority" Enthusiastic
say twenty thousand but sober minded candid Democrats
say, You pretty to beat this year by small
vote for can't hope to beat You when united
now We hear this every day. and adding
our view upon the NATTER it leads the
of victory.-Sicrdmento Record.
Year: 1868

WILKES Spirit Of the Times recently offered
even bets for as many thousands as might be put
down that Grant will be elected President. Since
then the odds of three to two have been offered
but there are takers. Democracy weakens
Year: 1868

THE New York Commonwealth is getting up
Life of Seymour 1t furnishes the following
brief and pith chapter as an advance sheet -


CHAPTER XII.
Services of Governor Seymour in behalf of his


Country during the Rebellion
Mr. Seymour was of no service to his country
during the rebellion.
Year: 1868

+ "A NICE MAN.-Once upon time John Swett,
then at the head of school affairs in this State,
was reported to have drank glass of wine,
while on winter trip from Yreka to Red Bluff,
whereupon the rebel press set up fearful howl
of condemnation. But SWEET is not Methodist
preacher Here is what the Pgjaronian says of
d preacher of the @ Methodist Church South -
g In this town whisky has got the inside track,
and every good man should use his utmost en-
deavors to induce to become temperate.
Many family in this place feels the curse of
whisky, and we not surprised that such is
the from the number of whisky mills along
each side of Main street Rev. 0. P. Fitzgerald,
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, came
here last week to attend the Teachers Institute.
The next day after his arrival he went into a
certain rum-hole in this town with crowd of
men and with them drank at the bar This, for
Methodist minister, and man who holds the
position he does in educational department,
is enough to provoke the contempt of every de-
cent man. We do not whether Fitzgerald
guzzles whisky at home not, but considering
the hold whisky has on this town at present, we
decidedly object to his coming to Watsonville
and taking it publicly, with crowd, in a rum
mill
Year: 1868

CIRCULATE THE NEwsPAPERs.-The Republican
State Central Committee has issued an excellent
address to be forwarded to the campaign clubs
throug ghout the State. The Committee urges the
Importance of subscribing for Republican county
papers. We quote -" Subscribe for your
country party paper; give it your countenance
and encouragement 1t will cost you almost
nothing. Not Union man in California will
miss the price of years subscription to a
country newspaper. 1t is nothing to the indi-
vidual it is everything to the paper. =
1t is the easiest and simplest thing in life to
place our party press in a position of independ-
ence aHd usefulness. Do this and you will have
aided materially in carrying this State for Grant
and Cofax besides having done something to-
ward victory in the next war ~
Year: 1868

ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC REVOLUTION THREATENED.
Let him who doubts the reasonable purposes
of the Democratic party read the following from
Il recent number of the Mobile Tribune:


If we are successful in the approaching con-
test shall regain all we lost in the lost cause.
We shall be freemen more. We shall have
a country. Once more to the breach thcn-yet
once more and when the cloud shall have
cleared away from the flaming field our flag
the grand old Democratic fag-will be seen in
all its glory, streaming like the thunder cloud
against the wind. Let US then rally once more
around the dear old flag, which we have fol-
lowed often to glory and victory. Let us
plant our standard in the midst of the field, and
let us once more raise the war cry, g he who
doubts is damned he who dalhes is a bastard y


And the following from the Memphis Apa-
lanche. After quoting Blair's revolutionary let
ter, it says:


Thus it will be seen that the North is far ahead
of the South. They are ripe for repolution. They
are determined that all the infamous and uncon-
stitutional legislation of Radicalism shall be
ariped out!
Year: 1868

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eral yeors with a Chronic Disease. A friend
handed me one aof your eircuia since
which time have been under your treat
ment. and / am happy TO say that am inn
proving rapidly, and say for the benefit of
the afflicted that have every 90 e G. In
the skill of the Indian Doctor, and cheer
fully recommend him TO my friends and tie
public generally. H. Z. ~ bpl.
Year: 1868




CRY BoNDs.-We find that our arti-
Gle of last week in relation to the pax.
meHt~ l-.sh the gesie
eral appreciation of our citizens, and that
some of the Council, at least, are will
ling 70 consider our suggestipps as time
ly and good. If We, understand affairs
correctly, We doubt If the position Of the
Council could now be sustained, except
by the casting vote of the Mayor. We
are confident the voice of our people
would condemn their action. We here
state that our remarks are offered for the
common good, and not in any spirit of
fault finding. Some of the Council we
have never, and shall never, neglect an
opportunity to advance, and know they
must reeiprocate the kind feeling intend
ed Since 1860 we have, unfortunately,
had no official statement of the city's ac-
tual Indebtedness, notwithstanding tie
charter requires such statement to DC made
Year: 1868

A DESIRABLE CORNER FOR SALE.-THE FOUR
N basement and subcellAr brick House and Lot on
the southwest OF Seventh and Fifteenth street
size OF the house 2sx5J, lot 2ax1c0 Apply TO ALLLN
BROWN, 80 BROADWAY.
Year: 1868

REGIsTRATIoN-AN OUTRAGE UPON THE
CITIZENS OF FOREIGN BIRTH.-In Jefferson
Ward of this city every obstacle has
been thrown in the way of their reglstra-
ton. They are not allowed to register
without exhibiting their naturalization
papers, though they are willing to swear
to their citizenship. whereas the oath OF
the negro is taken, and as few questions
asked as possible. This is an outrage upon
the citizens of foreign birth, and we trust
it will meet with its just rebuke through
out the land. This is, indeed, a lifting
commentary upon the hypocritical cant
of the Radical party about Justice
rights, and equality; and our people
should keep it before them as an incentive
to spare no effort in the present contest
We have here but shadow Of what
will be if we allow the struggle to be de-
cided against US. With the balance OF
power in their hands, and their own ennis
saries to control the polls and registration
lists, we will have, indeed, "black mans
government " instituted in Virginia.
Year: 1868

REG1sTRATIoN.-The registration which
closes on tomorrow evening, it will be re-
membered by all white men, is in the place
of all former registrations.


Let every white man turn out and regis
ter, and thus have it in our power to defeat
all degrading measures which may be pre-
sented
Year: 1868

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Church Hill was
thrown into some excitement last evening
by an attempt of an old and highly-re-
spected resident of that portion of the
city to commit suicide. Almost distracted
by combination Of family troubles and
apprehensions, he took large quantity Of
a mixture Of whiskey, arsenic, and lauda-
mum. Fortunately, his son discovered the
fact in few moments, and physicians
being sent for, restoratives were promptly
used with apparent good effect. After
dark he was taken home from his place Of
business, and at a late hour last night was
reported to be doing comparatively we'll.
Much anxiety is felt by the many friends
of the family as to the issue Of the untor-
tunate affair.
Year: 1868

REGIsTRATIoN.-Let not the pernicious
and fatal doctrine. of non-action deter any
white man from registering his name.


Every man who is registered has it in
bis power to aid in voting down the negro
Constitution now being prepared by Lind
sey, Bayne & Co.
Year: 1868

REGIsTRATIoN.-Whe the clock strikes
five on tomorrow evening the fate of Rich
mond will have been Observation-Disclosures
our city is to be ruled by the white or the
black race.


White men, ponder over this, and con-
slider whether you are prepared to give up
our city without an effort to save it..
Year: 1868

For THE WHITE HoUsE.-The sheriff of
King George county yesterday brought to
the city negro named Henry Johnson,
who was sentenced by the County Court
of said county to one years imprisonment
in the penitentiary for petit larceny.
Year: 1868

REGIsTEAT1OS.-Every white man who
registers to-day and tomorrow will be pre-
pared to vote when the work Of the So
called Convention is submitted to the peo-
pie of Virginia.


Is there white man in the city unwill-
ing to register, and thus deprive himself of
voting on so important question!
Year: 1868

To THE EDITORS OF THE BOSTON DAILY ADvER-


TISER:-


Is Is no doubt great evil that few nscrupuous
gamblers should have the power TO dl.organlxe Inc
business and credit Of the country to the extent VIII
messed within the past few weeks but t1e ev is not
likely to be remedied by any such expedient as tne
contemplated Of currency TO be held Dy tne
government against interest bearing ce-tifcates ana
liable to be drawn out IN an emergency Some ob-
jecti0ns to such scneme are very obvious.


Fust-If the government is 10 hold the money
subject to immediate call 1t will be paying interest
for money which 1t cannot use and adding another
item to expenses which are already much heavier
than the country can easily bear.


Sec0nd-Such reserve fund, once established,
might by creating q fanced security against such
crises as the present. aggravate the very evi was
intended TO avert; for people who had confidence IN
the efficacy OF the scheme would run risks and 60 TO
extremes which they would never think OF unless
they felt sure beforehand Of relief In OF need


The English exchequer bills do not furnish o case
in point These bills are issued by the English gov
ernment because II wants money ana not to protect
the community from the sharp practice OF dishonest
speculators And English bankers invest In them
just they DO In commercial bills They diner only
In that the former are safer and In times of strin
gency more readily convertible by rediscount or
sale, but not by redemption on demand


The true remedy for the present state Of things
must be sought, not In shallow expedients which
do not touch the real cause OF the evil but in thor
ough change OF our monetary system, which system
is itself tue great cause Of our troubles. 8.
Year: 1868

from the Charleston News November 14J


The opinion Of Associate Justice willard refusing
the application for . writ of mandamus TO compel
the president and directors Of the Bank Of the State
OF South Carolina to deliver the assets Of the bank to
Governor Scott IL published. The case is one OF the
greatest importance involving the faith and credit
Of the State and attracting the attention not only OF
this entire country, but OF the commercial world,
wherever South Carolina securities are known. lt
ia particularly gratifying that in the very disadvan
tageous circumstances in which our State govern
ment II now placed the opinion in this case should
be one that reflects credit on our judiciary,
not only by the spirit Of justice which inspires
1t throughout, but by the legal learning and
acumen displayed. Justice willard holds that the
writ Of mandamus was the proper remedy in this
case to enforce the duty devoved by the statute upon
the president and directors OF the bank to deliver
the assets OF the bank to Governor Scott but that In
asmuch as the whole fund In dispute Is now In the
hands OF the Court Of Equity, court Of competent
Jurisdiction. no other court can lay hold on
it divert 1t from the purposes TO which II would be
appropriated by the course Of said suit and he there
fore refuses the motion The act Of 1868, entitled
IAN act to close the operations OF the Bank OF the
Stat" " he considers not as remedial statute, but
merely rs an operation Of proprietary claim to the
fund.- and, therefore, not exemptiRg this case from
the force OF reasoning applicable 70 cases In which
the State 10 not party XXX a.s
Year: 1868

smiling beam from the Fathers eye ex-
hailed it to wait around the throne sweet
incense forever.


Not only did the mother linger, but her
health so far recovered that she was about
all day; and Tallula thought her well. Al
most every hour was devoted to teaching
and training Tallula, for she felt that she
had great deal to do for her in short
time. But, oh, how thankful she was that
God had once more placed her in a condi-
tion to devote herself to the one being so
precious to her. And, oh, how hallowed
to her heart was their quiet, sweet com.
munion He, who drunkard and gam
bier, had broken her heart, ruined her
health, and brought her to such abject
poverty, had died six months before. And
there were no more drunken oaths, horri-
BILE curses, or brutal abuse to blast her
soul and fall mildew and blight upon the
infant life more dear to her by far than her
own existence.


Little Tallula developed as rapidly as a
housed plant when first brought forth in the
sunlighs dew, and warm rain. Her mind,
quickened by suffering, now that the press
ure was removed from heart and brain,
caught knowledge as if by intitution.
And TIE lights and flashes which sparkled
out from her black eyes as she received a
new idea or strange knowledge made
her perfectly brilliant, and thrilled
her mothers proud heart with joy. These
two opened up fresh well spring of pleas
ure to the world-sick heart of Harry Cham
berlain. He had never met with any like
them, and they always entertained and in
terested him. Bot their joy was now com
plete; he could do no more for them, so he
placed in bank sufficient sum for their
wants for five years, and took Tallula down
and introduced her as the person who would
draw it monthly. Then all things ready
for his departure to Europe, he bent his
steps to the little cottage for the last even
ing. Consumption had taken a firm hold
upon the brittle thread of life within Mrs,
Bayard's delicate frame it was very slow
in its ravages. and she might live for years,
or some sudden change might take her of
in few months, So Harry had informed
her that upon this evening he wished to
talk with her Of Tallula's future, and that it
would be well for the child not to hear the
conversation. And now as he slowly
L L. L \
was puzzling itself as to what the interest
was which so filed his heart for mother and
child.
Year: 1868

Our Shirt Factory, corner of st. Charles and
Canal streets, is the place to buy dozen fine
flowing bosom shirts made in the best possible
manner. with a fit guaranteed, for the least
amoent Of money. Messrs. Leighton & Hayman
have the experience of many years in the busi-
ness, and have supplied the good people of New
Orleans with shirts and furnishing goods long
enough to believe that they understand tier
tastes sufficiently well to think that no one can
better meet their necessities. See advertisement.
Year: 1868

CENTRAL House, MAGNOLIA, MIss.-we invite
attention to the card Of this favorite house on the
jackson Railroad, under the direction of our
friend Gen. G. E. Smedes. 1t will be seen that
the rate for board has been put at prices to suit
the times. We unhesitatingly recommend our
friends that are disposed to try the pine woods to
give the Central House a call. as under its able
management we are assured that all who visit it
will be fully satisfied.
Year: 1868

We are inexpressibly panied to hear of the
death Of our friend and former associate, Wm.
NJ. Semple, Esq, of the New Orleans
CRESCENT. The sad event occurred yesterday,
and is reported by telegraph. We have time but
to express our heartfelt sorrow at this sad event
and pay hurried tIibute TO his worth. No better
man ever lived. In all the high impulses OF noble
manhood he was preeminent. He was the soul
OF honor, and scOrned a small or mean act, with
unutierable scorn. To these gifts was added a
strong and vigorous intellect which enabled him
to win high place among the newspaper writer's
Of the day. He was a true Virginian in every
sense. In the hearts Of many devoted friends his
memory will live in perpetual freshness.
Year: 1868

Our Circuit; Court holds its adjourned ses.
sion commencing on Manday next. Much
business remains from the last term, and it is
to be hoped his honor, Judge MAY, will make
clean docket before he leaves. A want OF
promptness and certainty in holding the reg
ular terms of court, is great incubus upon
litigants and upon the county. Promptness
of punishment ard redress is the chief excel
lcnce of all laws. And those who are selected
to hold the courts, should make it point to
be promptly at their posts as it prevents great
expense to the county, to litigants, and gives
confidence in the laws, to the people. Judge
May has lately been appointed by his Excel
lency Isaac Murphy, and is new hand at the
" bellows" We hope he may give general
satisfaction to the bar and the people of Of his
circuit
Year: 1868




We wish II distinctly understood that We
stand committed to Railroads, of all sorts and
sizes. The immense Importance Of the road
from Fort Smith to Little Rock, we have al
ways felt This road has had sU many draw
backs, that the people have almost abandoned
the expectation Of its final construction,
Hope must not take wing so readily. Let Ills
recall her and bid her fix her throne in ouI
hearts. Have confidence, in final results from
adequate causes. This road is actually neo-
essary aud, hence, it ,ctg BE- built, Mr.. W. p
pESckLA, an indefatigable and eu,erprising
man, to whom Arkansas Is, now, greatly In
dchted, by his earnestness and perseverance
has finally succeeded In concluding contract
conditlonally, with large and wealthy com
pany of Northern railroad men. We say con-
ditionally. as we are informed the company
desire some alteration in the present acts rel
xtive TO this road. II we are correctly in
formed, they wish the Legislature to enact
that the company have the right to the first
mortgages on the road that they have the
right to hypothecate the road uncncumbered
for the purpose of raising means as necessity
may demand; and, that, the State grant them
such a. sum, in bonds, per mile ofroad. We
sincerely hope the Legislature. as soon as life
Is breathed into 1t, will not delay in making
all the changes requisite. Ifthcy are instru.
mental in taking this initiatory step toward,
the accomplishment of this great enterprise
to them will be the honor due for it--and thi,
will be recorded among their good works
The life of this Branch road will date from
this Legislature; and however we may dislike
their politics, We will ever be ready to accord
all praise due for enterprise and fearless aid
/, public improvement. 1t is useless for us to
dilate upon the infinite importance Of this
road, not only to Arkansas, but he entire In
ion. The rich valley of the Arkansas river
has virtually no outlet. Unless a Railroad Is
built the country cannot advance In wealth,
for under existing circumstances all the
money goes out of the country. There is
nothing now to bring any great amount of
wealth into the country. The small quantity
OF cotton raised brings but little money in
return. The outgo is far ahead of the income
and bankruptcy soon follows this state of
things A Railroad, aifording, aresdy, speedy
and certain outlet to marketcreatesa demand
for hundreds of articles having now but
nominal or no value. A Railroad adds new
value to great things and opens rivers of
wealth, heretofore locked up, in trihes. Let
every one BY word and deed do all in his pow
Or to further this great enterprise. Let us
not permit the Invaluable services of Mr..
Denckla and others to come to naught by
want Of interest. Let us try to breed an
other Railroad fever. Let us talk Railroad,
act Railroad and all be unmitigated Railroad
men. On this platform all can stand. The
Radical and the Conservative will be alike
benefited.
Year: 1868

GENERAL GRANT.-The New York HW-
ald, which has always been friendly to
Gen. Grant, and which first nominated
him for President, now says


The Washington correspondents say
that Gen. Grant has Decn laboring to get
the President convicted and removed and
one of the reports is that he visited Sen
ator Ross as late as twelve o'clock Fri
day night--the night before the vote was
taken in the Senate on impeachment
for the purpose Of trying the power of
persuasion upon that Senator. Ifthis be
true, General Grant has brought disgrace
upon his name and the high position he
holds in the estimation of all who love
fair play and justice. His great military
fame will not save him from the odium
Of such conduct The reports are SO di-
rect and circumstantial that he can not
escape the consequences unless he pub
licly declares they are not true. What
does Gen. Grant say? Has he been US.
ing his influence upon members of the
High Court Of impeachment to force
verdict Of conviction against the Presi-
dent of the United States Let US have
the ruth
Year: 1868

II tisproposed by the party In power, in our
carpet.bagger ridden State to purchase for the
Governor new mansion. What do the poor
people throughout the State, many Of whom
are,unable to pay the taxes now assessed
against them. think Of this. The Governor
with q large salary to have mansion pro-
vided for him, at the cost In taxes to come out
Of the people. who are hardly able to build
themselves logscabin. Such Is Radicalis;n;'
Ane mansions for the rich odice.holder grind.
ing taxes upon the poor citizen to pay forit