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Year: 1868

and yet we have read his speech. and marked
his exercising and his playing without
any conviction that he Is the special
gift of Providence TO this Republic. We do
not remember anv law argument IN which the
speaker has made freer use OF the name OF
the Deity than Mr. Nelson. In the first place,
as we have seen, Mr. johnson Is claimed as
special intellectual creation of Heaven, de-
signed for the sole use and behoot OF the
American Republic. Then Senators are invoked
10 do something or not 10 do it "ln the name
q" of the living God Then Mr. Nelson
specially prays Almighty God 10 direct and
lead him right Then he fervently asks Tor
Goods blessing upon Mr.. johnson. Ihen'
for the second time he invokes the Senate III
the name Of Cod and hopes that senators
will rise 10 q "God-like effort" Then they
are called upon to be true "to God
and their country" Then-but we spare
the reader the rest and pause lest we should
be betrayed into an unbecOmIng hghtness OF
speech. 1t may be the style of asseveratlon IN
the Courts of Tennessee thus 70 make cheap
and common the most awful of names, and
something like it we have noticed In Mr. john
sons own speeches = but IN this part OF the
country we are not 80 much IN the habit or re-
sorting thus unsparingly TO such lnyOcatons
and imprecations and perhaps it would be as
well if Mr. Nelson would attend to his praying
in private. Mr. Johnson's dOings have shocked
the public taste enough already, and we are
sorry that his lawyer viii not let him DIE with
deceuCy
Year: 1868

We print in this mornings TRBUsE special
DISPATCHES from nearly thousand correspon-
dents, properly condensed and arranged, and
giving the vote of thirty-twO States, with the
approximate vote in other States. This Is one
of the most thorough triumphs achieved in
journalism, and we owe it as much to the great
development of science, that has enabled us to
span the continent in a moment, as to any
other source. 1t is not in spirit of boasting
that we make this announcement but simply
to mark to our readers q great step in the
path of progress.
Year: 1868

The wild SHOWS squalls of Monday gave place
about midnight to a serene and brilliant atmos-
phere. Tuesday was absolutely perfect-cool
in the morning, but softening each hour till it
was luxury to bask in its sunshine. Not a
cloud was visible throughout its golden hours,
which closed with a glorious evening for tele-
graphing and rejoicing. Heaven grant that the
happy auguries of the day may be fully justified
by the prosperity and happiness of the new
era SO fifty uslIered in Live the Republic
Year: 1868

This result has been achieved in spite OF all
the power of the Federal Executive, and OF the
LATE slave-hoding aristocracy of the South,
aided by the most gigantic frauds in Natura-
lization. and by voting the same men over ana
over till they were dizzy. Gen. Grant is this
day the choice of a decided majority OF the
legal voters of every State in the Union save
Kentucky, Maryland, Delaware, and possibly
Oregon. Every State that has gone for Sey-
mour outside of these has been so carried by
coercion or fraud. We now look for the adop-
ton Of measures that shall effectualy preclude
a repetition of these crimes
Year: 1868

and everything the planter wants, which IS
usually kept in similar establishments all ol
which we are offering at unusually low prices,
We also have large Brick Warehouse
for the purpose Of storing cotton, being Situa'
ted on lot remote from any other building
wethink it the only safe place in town to store
cotton which is 10 remain any length OF time
We are now in our large Warehouse at the
Railroad depot where we will store and ship
cotton, and receive and store all freight which
may be shipped to our care


We are prepared 70 buy cotton, or adyane'
literally on the same when stored with ns, o.
turned over 10 us for Shipment


BURLINGTON & co.
a4e-d Grfaaii 1iiss.
Year: 1868

1t isstated y celebrated statistcian of France
that the dlsarniing OF one haLfof the European


forces would restore two millions Of young men
to the pursuits OF peace and at once realize an
annual saying Of three hundred and twenty mil


ion dollars. This would construct railways all
over Europe, establish a primary school in every
neighborhood, and pay off every public debt in
less than forty years.


This subject of disarming of the various
Kingdoms OF Europe is beginning to torce itself
upon the minds OF the people all over the civi-
Zed world. The reason is that every government
of Europe has increased its arnanents till the ex-
pense is unbearable and the rulers are of late be-
ginning to see that the last ounce has been placed
upon the canels back.


The people of the world are becoming more
enlightened, and are asking themselves why are
| we taxed to death The answer will be, 1--WE
are deprived of the fruits of our labor merely to
support in idleness the military tyrants who are
expressing us.


The intalble result will be that the people
will burst the bands that have been placed around
their limbs by their own ignorance, and that they
will force their rulers to relax them.


AS In every improvement OF the human race,
SO in this case-the deiverance Of the oppressed
must come from the down trodden masses them
selves. They have already frightened their ru-
lers, and therefore these last are beginning to
talk about Tightening the burdens of centuries.
But this talk Of the tyrants will not be enough:
If the people will act, they will show that there
is spirit in that prevent an infinite
amount of oppression. Then, and not tiltthen,
the despotie rulers whether they be kings or
classes, will see that their own time has come
if they will not accord to the people their rights
If they have the sense to see this in time, the
themselves
have not, they will have to take the consequences;
for the world will not much longer endure the
tyranny that is destroying the people.


We believe that before this nineteenth century
shall have ended, the rulers of Europe will be
compelled to do justice to the people, to disband
their enormous armies, and to tighten the bur-
dens under which every nation is laboring. In
thirty years from this time every national debt
will be paid or wiped out BY revolution.
Year: 1868

Clover and grass are now sprnging forth lux
uriantly and in just the condition to produce
hoven in cattle, when first let in to Craze upon
either. As preventation is better than cure, it
is therefore wise on turning cattle for the few
first times in the spring into clover field to re-
gard them with some little care, and all damage
from this cause may be avoided. 1t is more
dangerous at first from the simple fact animals
having been confined for months to dry food,
when turned upon field of tender grass or clo-
ver they eat greedily and overload their stomachs
with the green forage and if this is done while
heavy dew is on, disease frequently follows, and
if relief is not Immediately afforded, death often
ensues


The Rural W orld says:


This malady is simply the result of a speedy
fermentation of the green food eaten, generating
large amount of gas, resulting from the warmF.
of the stomach, aided by the external moisture
of the dew upon the food when eaten To avoid
this the animals should not be turned upon the
clover until it is perfectly dry and then be al
lowed to eat but a few minutes and then turned
out. Follow this for a few days, and there is
generally but little danger afterwards during the
season. ---


Remcdy-A barbarous practice is followed
by some, of sticking knife into the paunch OF
the animal where that organ lies nearest the side
to allow the gas that has been so suddenly pro
duced to escape. simple and effectual remedy
is found in giving the animal an egg-shell full oi
tar. To do this, two men are required to hold
the animals head straight, third will hold its
tongue to the right side; he can easily put the
she'll and tar down its throat, and in a few mir-
utes relief will usually take place; but second
dose has never been known to fail. After swal-
lowing the tar, the animal should be kept upon
brisk walk about the yard until the gas passes
of and gives relief.


Aurtter-It is also said that bottle filed
with soft soap and milk and emptied down the
throat oI the animal will afford relief in few
minutes. There are vAriours other remedies
ployed, but these appear to be simple and easy
II apple tion.
Year: 1868

readily be imagined by the speedy wedding which
followed. e. aa, j - :.


Luke Jordan turned his attention to the study
of medicine, of which profession he became 6
useful and influential member !; but every year
on the anniversary of his marriage, he delighted
his father-in- Law by some specimen of the handi-
craft by which he won what he declares TO be
ssthe best and dearest wife in the world -S
Year: 1868

A lady in the New Orleans Museum,
who goes into the lions den, put too
much pomatum or her hair The unc.
tious odor excited the lions appetite. and
when she stopped to let him jump over
her, according to the programme, the
sagacious be xst bit off her waterfall.
Year: 1868

seal OF Omnipotence ana swear by Him that loveth
"ar snail be no more. But anything, my country
nei, Is better than dishonor Come war and pesti-
!snce come death In al its terrible array rather
tnau suner the slightest stain OF dishonor. II war
mass come IN defence OF the Union and the


win gather around the npoud ENSIGN % He Of the
republic, ana planting 1t on the perious edge
OF oate gather around 1t to the carnival Of death
reouke the mad spirit Of party; we appeal to the
patriots OF the North and the SOUTH the East ana the
and national glory, and, forgetting past anomisites


carry forward the American Union Ia career OF use
iulness and honor unparalleled in the history or ma


say colored friends who have united their han
ners with ours thar our swords were not drawn To
perpetuate their bondage. Our object was HIGHER
nober, grander. We fought for the perpetuity OF
constitutional liberty and the right OF self-g govern
ment We have no purposes hostile to your Inter
ests and we ask you to unite with us IN CARVING
forward the American republic IN the Of glory
TO which natn"e and natures God has destined it.
Year: 1868

which are Vrung out of the people--taxes upon all
our induaCry, taxes upon our clothing, taxes upon
our board, taxes upon all that We see and all
we have in every possible form, taxes from the era
wrung out OF us for the purpose OF payin- OH the
interest on our public debt and also paying the ex
penses OF the army ron year to year. Now how much
would that amount to per man, woman and child,
say thirty to forty millions Of people II Is safe to say
that IL costs us, then about 81 30 for every man,
woman and child, each and every year. How many
people are there In lllinOisf About two millions;
the State Of Illinois for your share OF keeping this
army In the South OF this Freedmen's Bureau in the
South and for the purpose Of forcing negro suffrage
down the throars OF that people, when you VIII not
selves. How much are the whole expenses Of your
State administration IN IllnOiss suppose your
whole State expenses Of administration In Illinois
would not exceed one million dollars. You
finois, three, four or Ave times as much
In annual taxation, direct and indirect, for the
purpose OF forcing negro suffrage down the throats
OF the white population or the South. Then you
have to sustain your own State government for your
selves Fellow citizens the election is at hand 1t Is
soon to be determined. Upon the one side there Is
General Grant and Mr.. Colfay, who represent the
radical party OF the country. Upon the other side
stand Mr.. Seymour, Of New YORK, and Frank
Blair, OF Mlssouri--the hero and statesman OF
Missouri. They represent reconstruction policy.
within the constitution, in accordance with the
principles OF the constitution, based upon the
rights OF the States each for Itself TO regulate the
question or suffrage, and also based upon the civil


lied white population OF the South, until they them
selves shall consent to take into political partner
ship the halfcivilized African. Upon the other
nand the reconstruction policy represented by Grant
and COliax Is reconstruction policy outside the
basis
Year: 1868

the white counterpane and all, anc
| locked him in and put the key in
my pocket, and | told him that be
should have one nights rest, and
that no one should turn him out
unless they walked over my dead
body


| And Drusilla said it like an &C.
tress in a tragedy, and went off in.
to Mysteries the moment the words
left her mouth. She'd been ex-
pecting to be half murdered, you
know, and the girl was but sixteen,
and always before minded me as
if was her mother,


Never was there an old sinner so
happy as was that night so thank
full to the good Lord /; and it would
have done your heart good if you
had gone to see the two meet in
the morning-Charlie and his
friend Bob. And Charlie, who
got SO we'll, and had a mother
who was not poor either, helped
Bob into business. And he got O.
yer his wounds at last, and grew as
handsome as picture, and to day
week he is going to marry Drusilla.


"I'd give you any thing l have, I"
said |, "and won't refuse you even
Drusilla," when he asked me, tell
ing me that he had loved her ever
since she was SO kind to him ON
the night I've told you of.


And Charlie is to stand up with
him, and | am to give Drusilla a.
way, and Rob's sister from Green
bank is to be bridesmaid, and l
have guess that some day Char
lie will bring her home to me jim
Drusilla's place.


| don't drive beggars from the
door as [ used, and no doubt I am
imposed upon; but this is what [
say : "Better be imposed upon al
ways than to be cruel to one who
really needs help And I've
read my Bible better of late, and |
know who says: "Even as you
have done it unto the least of these
ye have done it unto me-"
Year: 1868

A correspondent of the Cincin-
natl Commercial writes thus touch
ing the feet of the Southern peo-
Pile: From Louisiana to Virginia,
I have had two ways of telling
Southern-bred man. In the first
place, I looked at his foot. If it
was short and thick, with a very
high instep, knew that he was
born some where below Mason and
Dixon's meridian. Any whole
sale dealers in shoes will tell you
that the sizes and shapes he sends
the South are very different from
those called for at the West. l
realized this fully at Montgomery.
I searched every shop in the city
for pair Of boots, and was COM
PEELED finally to select a pair too
short for comfort, yet world to
loose over the arch Of the foot
The Southern ladies have the small
est natural feet in the world
Few who have been gently bred
wear CATERS larger than number
two, three, or four"
Year: 1868

Judge Stover, of Kentucky, has
decided point in a recent will
case, which is of interest to wives
in general, and widows in particu-


lar. He holds it to be the law
that a man may leave his proper
ty to his wife with proviso that
she forfeit her right to it in case
she marries a second time, and
the court has no right to interfere
with this provision. A restraint
of this kind made to a single wo-
man would be null and void,
but if man makes a devise to
his wife, conditional that she shall
remain his widow, it shall be void
if she marries. She takes the
estate CON dnore, and the law
presumes, in that class of cases,
that one husband is enough for the
lady, and if she chooses to enjoy
a second matrimonial union she
does it at her own risk, and is re-
mitted to her dover and such
portions of the personal property
as the law gives her. This de-
cision gives husbands a sort of con-
troll of their own widows that will
add force to the reasons that usu-
ally operate to prevent second
marriages. 1t is a principle, we
apprehend, that will, some day,
receive due attention and sharp
handling from female reformers.
Year: 1868

An election bet was made in
Danbury, Conn, during the late
campaign in that State, the terms
of which are as follows IF English
should be elected, the republican
was to walk to New Haven to see
the Inauguration and vote the
democratic ticket next spring; and
if Jewell should be elected, the
democrat should perform the pill
grlmage and vote the republican
ticket.
Year: 1868

II the Impeachers are right we
live in a land where its Chief Ex-
ecutive can be legally impeached
and removed for the violation or
non-execution of an act of Congress,
not only the constitutionality Of
achich IS questioned, but which the
triers refuse to put to the test of
legal Interpretation, before the
highest judicial tribunal of the
country.
Year: 1868

Fifteen hundred tons of timber
were landed at a factory at Box
ford, Mass, last winter, to be con-
verted into friction matches. Even
this large amount is not thought
to be sufficient to last a year.
Year: 1868

The meanest fellow discovered
of late resides at present in Phil
adelphia, without doubt, as the
papers of that city report the ar
rest of a wretch on the charge of
stealing Grape from the bell-pull
of a house after the departure Of
the funeral.
Year: 1868

Carry the radiance of your soul in
your face. Let the world have the
benefit of it. Let your cheerfulness
be felt for good wherever you are,
and let your smiles be scattered like
sunbeams, son the just a. we'll as the
unjust" Such a disposition will
yield you rich reward, for its hap
py effects will come hone TO you
and brighten your moments OF
thought.


Cheerfulness makes the mind clear,
gives tone to thought, adds grace and
beauty to the cOuntenance. Joubert
says: "When you give, give with joy
and smiling"


Smiles are little things, cheap srti-
cles, to be fraueht with SO many
blessings both 10 the giVer and the
receiver, pleasant little ripples to
watch as we stand on tue shore of
every day life. They are our higher,
better natures responses to the emo
tions of the soul.


Let the children have the benefit
of them; those little ones who need
the sunshine of the heart to educate
them, and would find level for their
buoyant natures in the cheerful, low
ing faces of those who lead them.


Let them not be kept from the
middle aged, who need the encour-
agement they bring.


Give your smiles also to tue aged
They came to them like the quiet
rain of summer, making fresh and
yerdant the long, weary path of life.
They look for them from You who
are rejoicing in the fulness of life.


"Be gentle and indulgent to all
Lore the true, the beautiful, the just,
the hOly.,'
Year: 1868




Hearing of a lecture that was to be
delivered on Alaska and the North
ern Regions, we dispatched our re
porter in order to give the public the
benefit of the lecturers wisdom. We
regret that we have only room for q
brief report:


The North Pole has never been
seen; it is not certain whether the
bears climb it.


Those who go there are protected
from the cold,. although they 60 in
bear skins.


No negroes there-all white bear
skins.


DR. Hayes, Yankee, was there In
search of notion.


You can see haze when the North.
ern lights are visible


There is no corn raised in the
Northern regions, yet when the Es
qnimauX have breakfast it is an Il =
dian meal


The principal amusement is old
sledge, though sometimes they have
u new one.


The annexation OF Alaska TO the
United States will not probably in
crease the poll tax.


When the prodigal son went into q
far country, he probably stopped at
Alaska.


The people there don't care for
their turn of spring. When the riv-
er begins to run they say its snow
matter.


The territory is. well defended
against cavalry. There is a shiver
de freeze all around it.


1t is good place for orators
Even the Shales spout.


Horses are not very numerous,
though there are some very fine bays
on the coast.


Education is very general. The
whales go in schools.


The hunters do not always stop to-
read their letters when they open the
seals.


At this point 1.-THE point referred
to is the punctuation point at the
ending of the preceding chapter, our
reporter took his leave; to speak
more exactly, he took several OF his
leaves containing his notes Of the
lecture.
Year: 1868

There is nothing which helps TO es-
tablish a mans character and stsnd-
ing in society more than q steady at
tendance at church, and a proper re-
gard for the first day of the week
Every head Of family should go to
church as an example. Lounging in
the streets and bar rooms on the Sab
bath Is abominable and deserves CEN
sure, because it lays the foundation
of habits which ruin both soul aud
body. Many man can date the
commencement Of his dissipations,
which made HIM burden to himself
and friends, an object of pity in the
sight of enemies, to his Sunday de-
hatchery. Idleness is the mother OF
druukenness--Sabbath is generally
an idle day therefore if it we're Ioi
properly kept, it were better struck
out of existence.
Year: 1868

Henry Ward Beecher gives the
following excellent advice:


We can sing away our cares easier
than we can reason them away. The


birds are the earliest to sing in the


morning; the birds are more without
care than anything else l know Of
Sing in the evening. Singing is the
last thing the robins do. When they
have done their daily work when
they have flown their last flight, and
picked up their last morsel of food,
and cleansed their bills on a napkin
of bough, then on a top twig, they
sing one song of praise. know they
sleep sweeter for it. They dream
music for sometimes in the night the,


break forth IN singing, and stop sud
denly after the irst note, startled by
their own voice. O, that We might
sing evening and morning. aud let
song touch song all the way through
AS / was returning from the country
The other evening, hetween six and
seven O'Clock, bearing basket OF
flowers, | met a man that WIS ap-
parently the tender of a-mason. He
looked brick and mortar all over!
He had worked the entire day, and
he had the appearance of "a man that
would not be afraid of work. He
was walking on with lightstep, and
singing to himself as he passed down
the street, though he had been work
ing the whole day and nearly the
whole week. Were it not that my
good thoughts came too late, / should
have given him large allotment Of
my flowers. If he had not been out
of sight when the idea occurred to
me, l should hailed him and said
"Haye you worked all day 2" "Of
course | have" he would have said.
"AIe you singing2" "Of course l
am" "Then take these flowers home
and give them to your wife, and tell
her what blessing she has in you"


o, that we could put songs under
our burdens o, that we could ex-
tract the sense of sorrow by song!
Then these things would not poison
so much. Sing in the house. Teach
your children to sing. When troub
les come, go to them with songs. :
When grieis arise, sing them down.
Lift the voice OF praise against cares.
Praise God by singing that will lift
you above trials of every sort. At
tempt it. They sing in heaven ; and
among Gods people upon earth, song
is the appropriate language of Chris
tiau feeling.