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Year: 1866

In word, the Union stands in statu quo
ante bellana ~ X -


In this Conyention-whose members style
themselves the National Union Party
President johnson receives a most
important accession of strength. So
do the Southern States but the Union
itself receives it above all. We confess,
however, we are for the moment more con-
cerned with the chivalrous than the utilti-
tartan side of this question. Since the
Confederate States have failed to realize
the assertion of Mr.. Gladstone that they
had made themselves nation, all who are
alive to the claims of heroic resistance,
and a patriotism which fought to the very
defeat, will rejoice when the Confederates,
denied their independence outside the Un-
ion. shall at least be restored to liberty
within It. They have made infinite sacri-
fees. They have given up everything that
civilized men value in order to establish
themselves as free nation. Their suffer
ings have been such that at the late Con-
yention and in the streets in Philadelphia
the Southern delegates could be known by
the deep furTows of care marked upon their
faces. But they have made even greater
sacrifice than ALL in the franknesssin in which
they have accepted their fate, and have
bowed to it. Such men are not to be tram
pied upon. And the government or peo-
pie who would prolong the bitterness of
their misfortune would be marked either
by political decay or dishonor
Year: 1866

A delegation of Southern cotton factors
and planters are on a visit to Washington
City, seeking a modification of the existing
rules and regulations under which cotton
is transported to market They pre-
sent the memorials. Of the Chambers
of Commerce of New Orleans and
Mobile, which represent the difficult
ties attendant upon the marketing and ship
ment of cotton under The present regula-
tions. In order to comply with the law,
by the payment of tho three cent revenue
before the cotton leaves the plantation,
they assert the planter is compelled to
make serious sacrifices, thereby jncnrI1ng
great injury.


The delegation had an interview with
the Secretary of the Treasury, who eX-
pressed Willingness TO modify the present
regulation SO far as the law gives him any
discretion in the matter. but he is doubtful
that it will warrant anychange. The dclega-
ton consequently waited on the President
to ask that the question be referred to
the Attorney General for his opinion.


The delegation affirm, without any hesi'
tation, that under the present regulations
it would require more than q year to bring
the limited cotton crop of the present sea
son to market.


The object Of their mission is not MS YET
accomplished, but the indications are ia
vorable, if there is any discretionary power
vested by the law in the officers of the
Government


The difficulty, it will be seen from the
advertisement Of Col. Fremont, Superin-
tendent of the w. s, W. Railroad, to which
we referred yesterday, has been obviated as
far as the transportation of cotton to any
point achbua this (the 2nd) district is con
cerned, by an understanding with the Col
lector of Internal Revenue. We suppose
the same arrangement could be entered
into with the Collectors of other districts,
but it is positively stated that the three cent
tax must be prepayed before cotton is
| shipped from the district where grown.
Year: 1866




This day one year ago, the publication o


our paper was resumed after q necessary
SUSPENSION of few months, under circum
stances both novel and embarrassing. We
were in the midst of the wreck and ruin o.
the unsuccessful issue of four years
bloody and devastating war. Our Govern
ment Confederate and State, had beer
surrendered, and military authority, with
no limit but the Will of arbitrary officials,
controlled both municipal and State affairs.
Our property had been destroyed ouI
slaves emancipated; our currency rendered
worthless, and our people despondent and
listless. A Convention, the delegates cleo
ted under the proclamation Of the conquer
or by a portion of the people Of the State,
was about to assemble in order to begin
anew the forms of republican government.
The press, IF loyal, was tolerated, and the
local commander was the judge of the
fact
In the face of all these difficulties we
concluded to renew the publication Of our
paper, conscious of the great responsibiI-
ties resting upon us. How we have per-
formed them rests with an impartial public
to say. We have ever attempted to i'm
press upon our readers not only consls-
tent observance of their duties under their
new relations, but also the Importance Of
going to work, and with brave hearts and
vigorous arms restore the former prosperi-
ty of our beloved State.


While the present condition of affairs is
not the best, nor the prospect before us the
most inviting, yet many changes for the
better have been made. Then we had large
armies quartered upon Us without our con-
sent;" o Provisional Governor, not of our
own selectic2; Military Commissions and
Bureau Courts to try all offenses; and thou
sands of our citizens unpardoned, and every
body in doubt as to person and property.
Now the military are almost entirely with
drawn; Governor of our own choosing has
control of the Executive Department, and our
own Legislature is free to act without intimi
dation; our Courts ofJustice are again open,
and the trial by jury restored and by
means of proclamations and special pardons
numberless disabilities have been re-
moved. But still, although taxed TO the
utmost extent that our impoverished fell
Iow-countrymen can bear, we are denied
representation in the Government. Terms
are held out to us that arc degrading, made
doubly SO by unlawful and invidions tests
and discriminating neutrality-suspicious.. We
can only hope that time and returning greason
will work changes III The Northern peo
pie, and that not only our honorable bear
ing In war, but our honorable conduct as
citizens viii yet win for us The rights
which we are now denied.


In entering upon q new volume, we can
only promise to continue 10 devote our time
and best energies to the interests of our
people. We shall always give that advice
and urge such opinions as, with the lights
before us, snail seem best for the honor
and well-bcing of North Carolina and the
common ccuntTy.-DaiLy ,J0,1wcd, 2SLb inst.
Year: 1866

in our belief that he will again succeed in
this, his greatest trial ? He himself is san
guine of success-has so expressed himself


on more than one occasion, and it will re-
quire arguments more convincing than. the
special pleading of the New York Herald,
to make us doubt his triumph
Year: 1866

HAVING ADDED GREATLY TO OUR
IL former extensive facilities, turning out
large number of Improved Portable Steam Engines and
Portable Circular Mills Those already received and in
operation giving the most entire satisfaction There
hardly State Territory in the Union but Improved
Portable Engines and Mills All Engines
have spark arrester stack them which the sparks


We would respectfully refer you the following gentlemen
and certificates portability utility practical opera
tions of Portable Steam Engines and Saw Mills:
Year: 1866

SA well known French artist Bouy.n. has
hanged himself on account Of the distress in
which he and his family had for some time
been plunged. IL is reported that before COM
mIttlng the deed he said that perhaps his death
would give his children the bread he could
not give them while be lived
Year: 1866

here was once wise emperor who


mad. II law that to every stranger who
came to his court fried fish should b.
served. The servants were directed To
take notice If, when the stranger had
eaten the fish to the bone on one Il le. he
turned it over and began ON the other
side. If he did, he was TO be immediate
ly seized, and on the third day thereafter,
be put to death. Bu;, by great stretch
OF imperial clcmency, the culprit was
permitted 10 utter one wish each day,
which the emperor pledged himself TO
grant, provided it was not to spare his
life. Many had already persisted in
consequence Of this elict, when one
day, count and his young son presented
themselves at court The fish was served
as usual, and when the count had remov-
cd all the fish from one side, he turned
II over, AMI was about to commence on
tha other, when he was suddenly
seized and thrown into prison, and
was told of his approaching doom. Sor-
row stricken, the counts Young son be-
sought the emperor to allow him to die in
the room Of his father; favor which
the monarch was pleased to accord him.
The count was according released from
prison and his son was thrown into his
cell in his stead


As soon AS this was done, the young
man said to his jailors-"You know
have the right to make three demands
before | die 90 and tell tho emperor to
send me his daughter and priest to marry
us d" the first demand was not much to
the emperur's taste; nevertheless he felt
bound TO keep his word, and he therefore
complied with the request, to which the
princess bad no kind of objection. This
occurred in the times when the kings
kept their treasures in cave, or in "A
tower set apart for the purpose, and on
the second day Of his Imprisonment the
Year: 1866

The Louisville Democrat says that the love of
the Jacobjns for the negro, and their advocacy of
negro equality, is not so strange when we con
slider that as a general thing every man is the
best judge of his own deseryings and capacity, as
well as of his proper associates and position in
society, and the man who thinks that a negro is
his equal is than likely to have placed COR
rect estimate upon himself.
Year: 1866

We lay before our readers this morn
ing the veto massage of the President
upon the Freedmen's Bureau Bill. An
drew Johnson has ceased to be the lead
er of party to become the President OF
a nation. We may well congratulate our
selves, that at time when the South was
not permitted to be heard in her own be-
half; when her defenders were few and
her traducers many in the national couh-
ellis, the President has dared to hit
his voice and throw the weight of his IN
Auence in her behalf. He has not plead
ed for her, he has simply demanded
for her that exact and equal justice
which the Constitution guarantees to each
and every member of the sisterhood OF
States. Every influence has been
brought to bear to make prejudice
warp the judgement of the President.
Thank God we have President who
"can afford to do right'-"who is resolved
to administer the Government upon the
principles laid down in our Constitution
Andrew Johnson has arrested the storm
with which fanatical majority intended
to overwhelm US. He has pierced the
black cloud that has so long hung over
rs and shown us the "silver lining"
We have not been entirely unprepared
for this. His speeches to the Montana
delegation, to the Virginia delegation,
and to the Douglasses and Downings OF
New England, have foreshadowed such
action. Yet we must confess that our
calculations were based more upon hopes
than certainties concerning the future
The words he then spoke have become
actions, now. The confidence of tn,
whole South will now be given hin
cheerfully. freely and gratefully; and up
on the broad platform of the Union ant
the Constitution AS our Fathers mad
them, can we meet the moderate, cOnserv
ative party of the North, and with


strength given by the people and tn
motive which animates the Prcsiden
this Republic can be administered upo
basis, that, while it shall exact suppo
and obedience from all, yet shall do il
justice to none. In olden times when


warrior returned from conquest, magni
icent pageants greeted him, and mum
rous toLous OF a grateful people we
showered upon him as manifestations


their gratitude. Time passes away al
these extravagancies are remembered
their magni6cence and the treasure tn


cost. But "peace hath her victories


less renowned than war'-and long


ter some of our military chieftains sh


have ceased to be remembered, even


the remotest time will Andrew Johns


live and be remembered, as the man W


dared to do right and in doing so dared


be the President of an entire nation.
Year: 1866

fit of particular subjects" and which cam
not be changed without changing the
Constitution. Some people think that
Congress has no power to do any
thing contrary to our Constitution, which
from its very nature prohibits the exer-
else Of any absolute power. Buta Con
pr4ss that can curse a nation with freed
mans bureau can curse it further by ere
ating kings to control it. We are too Re
publican to approve 1t.
Year: 1866

CARELEssNEss.-Aln,ost Fyre.-Thursday
evening the occupant of house on Pleasant
street went to his barn with lighted lamp and
sat it down on the floor close to the side of the
building. After completing his work he left
the barn but forgot to take the lamp with him.
Shortly afterwards some persons on Danforth
street discovered that the barn was on fire.
They rushed in and extinguished the flames
with buckets of water, without creating an
alarm. The lamp had been placed in such close
proximity to the wall of the barn that the
boards caught fire from the faring of the light
occasioned by the wind. 1t was fortunate that
it was discovered in such season, for there is a
nest Of wooden dwelling houses close as they
can be built, surrounding that barn. The care
lessness Of leaving an uncovered light in such
a situation is inexcusable. I..d5 feh b-i
Year: 1866

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2.
The Bulletin of this city has special dis
patch from Baltimore which says Gov Swanh's
new Police Commissioners applied last night
to Judge Martin to be sworn into office. The
Judge refused to attend to the business out of
court and there has BEEN no application in
court up to this time. The Clerk of the Court
is Alfred Mace. He is a staunch loyalist and
will not swear in the new Commissioners
Judge Martin will also probably refuse to swear
Year: 1866

An aged cl4yman speaking Of tho solem-
nifty attached TO the ministerial Office, said that
during the whole term of forty years that hc
adofficiated therein, his gravity had never been
but once disturbed in the pulpit.


On that occasion, he noticed man directly
in front of him, leaning over the railing Of the
gallory, with something in his hand, which
be afterwards discovered TO be huge chew Of
tobacco just taken from his mouth. Directly
below sat man fast asleep, with his head back
and his mouth wide open.


The man in the gallery was intcntly engaged
in raising and lowering his hand, taking an sI-
act observation till at last, having got It right,
be let fall his quid, and it went plump into tho
mouth Of the sleeper below


The whole scene was so indcscribably ludi-
crous, that for the first and last time in the pull
pit, an involuntary smile forced itself upon tho
countcnance Of the preacher.
Year: 1866

a


Real courtesy is widely different from The
courtesy which blooms only in the sunshine oi
lovo and the smile of beauty, and withers and
cools down when in the atmosphere OF poverty
and age and toll Show me the man who can
quit the brilliant society of the young to listen
to the kindly voice Of age, who can hold cheer
fl converse with one whom years has deprived
of charms show me a man Of generous impulse,
who is always ready tohclp thepoor and needy
show me the man who treats unprotected maid
enhood as he would the hciress, surrounded by
the protection Of rank, riches and family show
me the man who never forgets an instant tho
decacy, The respect that is due to womsnSss
woman, in any condition or class; show me
such man, and you show me a gentleman
nay, you show me better, You show me q true
Christian.
Year: 1866

We clip the following tit bit of sentiment
from the Lockport Daily Union. 1t brings
olden memories back


We have been TO the country church that
was old when we were young. 1t is neither
costly nor grand, but rude and homey, with
moss growing about the caves, where pair Of
swallows built their nests in the summer that
is dead. There are no lofty marble pillars near
the porch, tesselated doors, nor has it skilful
architecture; but there it stands, plain old
building, hallowed relic of other days. 1t
has no gallery, where the hired musicians let
fall the liquid tones of sound,


"Nor deep-toned organ blown, nor censer swung,


Nor dim light streaming through pictured pane"


But still we like the old church. 1t brings
back to us the daisied slopes Of childhood, the
Joyous anticipations of the future, and the gold
en- CLEANS of gladness that hover around the
steps of youth. We hear echoing through
mcmory's corridor the holy words falling from
the palc-browcd man whose guileless teachings
sank deep into our heart We have listened
since then TO the sermons of the great, rhctori-
caly rounded, and brilliant metaphors, and
poetic imagery, and flights of fancy; but their
high-toned beauty has failed totouch our hearts
as did the simple eloqucnce of the minister in
the old church.


There too, is the graveyard where sleep in
dust the ashes of those who were so dear to US
in life, and whose memories come to us with the
rise Of the sun, and tho pale light of stars
There rest the companions of our schoolboy days
and our youthful sports And there, too, she
lies who roamed hand in hand with us about
the valley, who plucked with us the wild flow
ers beside the brook, who saw with the appre-
ciative eye the violets blooming on The robe of
May, and wcpt with us happy tears at the glory
and gorgeousness of summer sunsets. For
eleven years she has listened to the harp notes
of the angels. Still we love to linger beside
her grave near the old church, and fancy that
the mild breathing of the evening air is caused
by the soft rustling of an angels wings. Do
not blame US for loving the old church, for
memories are ours, pure and holy as the dreams
Of dying saint, when we sit in the shadow of
its walls.
Year: 1866

A good story is told of On cxccntric old par
son who was sotely annoyed by habit bis peo-
pie had acquired land which prevails, by the
way, in all other churches, even now and here
abouts, to some extent) of twisting their necks
around every time anybody entered the door,
and passed up the isle Of the meeting house, to
sec what manner of persons it might be.


Wearied with the annoyance. the old man
exclaimed, on Sunday


Brethren, if you will only cease turning
your heads around, whenever the doors opens,
and will keep your attention on me, Twill pro-
mise to tell you, as preach, who It is that
comes in"


Accordingly he went on with the services,
and presently made stop as ono of the dea-
cons entered, saying


"That is Deacon, who keeps thegrocc-
ry opposite"


And thus he announced, in turn, the advent
of each individual, proceeding the while with
his sermon as composedly as the circumstances
would admit, when at last a stranger came in
when he cried out


"a little old man In green spectacles, and
drab overcoat-don't know him-you can all
turn round and look for yourselves this time
1t is hardly necessary to add that the good
man carried his point, and there was but little
neck twisting seen in his congregation after
that day.
Year: 1866

The Staunton Spectator of Tuesday says:


We think it now reduced to a certainty that
we shall have very short crop of wheat in the
Valley. 1t is true that recent rains have inn
proved the prospect, but many fields are past
redemption, and under the most favorable cir
cumstances, we doubt if there will be half pos
sibly not one-third, of a crop. 1t is well to
look facts squarely in the face and endeavor to
meet them as best we may.


In view of this scant supply Of wheat, we
earnestly urge our farmers to put out as much
buckwheat as possible a large corn crop has
been planted, bat corn will not bear transpor-
tation, and therefore will not bring in money.
Buckwheat -four will yield good return in
cash. and thus, in some measure, supply the
place of the deficient wheat crop.
Year: 1866

Small is the sum that is required to patronize
newspaper, and amply rewarded is its patron,
| care not how humble and unpretending the
gazette which he takes. 1t is next to inpossi-
bic to fill a sheet without putting into it some
thing that is worth the subscription price
Every parent whose son is away from home at
school, should supply him with newspaper.
i remember what marked difference there
was between those of my schoolmates who had,
and who had not access to newspapers. Other
things being equal, the first were always supe-
rior to the last in debate, composition and gen
eral intelligence.-DanidH Hebster.
Year: 1866

Radicals.


The Radicals see " the handwriting on the
WALL in Maryland. They have carried their
ultraisrn to such lengths that the best and most
respectable men of their own party arc leaving
them. or refusing to go with them any farther.
Year: 1866

az Protecting the toes of childrens'
shoes from wear by Metal Tip, has proved
most important and useful invention.
But until lately great mistake has been
made IN applying them chiefly to the
coarser grades of shoes. For the higher
the cost of the shoe the more there IS
saved by protecting the toe from wear,
which can only be done by Metal-Tip.
Genteel Metal-Tipped shoes are now being
made and are worn by the best families
in the city. Manufacturers could not
have conferred greater public favor than
by supplying this great want.-Boston
Journal.
Year: 1866

10y Elsewhere in this issue will be
found the registry list as made out by the
Board of the town of Dodgevile, on Tues
day the 18th INST. 1t will be seen that
the list is very incomplete, only the names
of those who voted last fall being placed
on the list. The Board will meet again
on Tuesday next, and it will save trouble
if those voters who fail to see their names
on the list, will appear at that time and
have them placed there.
Year: 1866

FIRST OF THE sEAsoN.-On looking from
our window on Tuesday morning, we were
somewhat surprised TO see that the earth
was again putting on its winter cloak
the ground was white over with snow.
During Tuesday it was clustering and
showing at intervals all day, anu by night
we had covering which almost tempted
us to get out the horse and cutter We
have had fine fall, but as usual, we are
not ready for winter yet.
Year: 1866

RAILROAD ACCIDENT We learn from
the Madison Journal that a somewhat seri
Gus accident occurred on the Milwaukee
and Prairie du Chen railroad, about half
past eleven o'clock last Friday morning.
While freight train going west was cross
ing the Wisconsin river near Lone Rock,
one span of the bridge, about sixty feet
long, gave way, precipitating the engine
and three freight cars into the river. The
fireman, Mr.. VIM. Cobb, was instantly
killed, being caught between the engine
and tender, and held fast in about twenty
FIVE feet of water, in about the deepest
part of the channel. The engineer, Mr..
Frank Dunn, had a narrow escape as he
was carried down with the engine and con-
siderably injured He fortunately rose to
the surface, and was rescued by some men
in boat. A man who was standing on
the bridge when it went down was severe
ly injured, but was rescued.


The cause of the accident is supposed
to have been the washing away of the
sand, and thus undermining one Of the
bents of the bridge The structure had
been thoroughly examined but few days
before, and appeared to be perfectly safe.
Year: 1866

W Democratic stump speakers and
Democratic newspapers are amassing all
their forces to defeat the clause in the con
stitutionai amendment which provides for
the honest payment Of the national debt,
and excludes the possibility of the payment
Of the rebel debt. They know that if this
clause was incorporated in the constitution
every dollar of the national debt would be
paid, and not one dollar of the rebel debt
could possibly be liqudated.
Year: 1866

W We regret to learn that Frank j.
Rowe, formerly editor of the Ioaoa County
Adcocate, was suddenly attacked with in
sanity on Thursday evening last. He was
apparently in good health on Wednesday
and was at work The attack was very
sudden and quite violent, and no reason
can be assigned for it. He was taken to
the poor house for safe keeping, and get
ing no better, application has been made
for his admission to the asylum at Madison.