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Year: 1866

The convention of government commission
ers, directors and engineers of the Union Pa
cific railroad, which commenced its sessions In
Washington February l, and adjourned on
the 5th, was called by the Secretary Of the In
terror to decide on a standard to which t1e
road and its branches should conform. The
Importance OF some standard is evident, as
with the six different companies chartered to
build the road and its branches, there would
be room for great variation, the law simply
calling for "frSt-class road" The various
railroad companies were represented at the
convention, by invitation OF the secretary, so
that there might be an expression of the views
of the managers Of the roads, and the result
has been the drawing up of a report stating
specifically what is considered a first-class
road by railroad men, and what will be aecep-
table to the government. Much emphasis IS
placed on so constructing the road that il may
ultimately be made perfect, whatever may be
immediate interests or necessities. Great care
is enjoined in determining the location of the
line, so as to secure the shortest route consist
ent with an economical grade to the most de-
slrable mountain passes; grades and curves
are to be settled on a principle of true econo-
my, and the permission given by law TO con-
slider the grades and curves of the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad as limit, Is to be regarded
| only in q mountainous country where steeP
| grades and sharp curves are absolutely neces-
sary. Minute descriptions are also laid down
concerning the entertainments u.;Ia ana excava, ava


ton, the bridges, cross-ties and ralis, Iurnouts
| and buildinos: and locomotives and rolling


stock must Be furnished in liberal proportion


to the traffic, to be increased from time to
| time ne tbe increase of business seems to re-


nuire The board close their report by assert


ing their appreciation of the public desire for


haste and the Importance of accelerated move
ments in this great work; and give assurance
of disposition to favor and foster the oomps-
nies in going ahead just as fast as the work
can be done and done well. Every sign of
life shown by those who have the matter OF
the Pacific railroad in charge is acceptable,
and let us hope that now that this convention
has settled what must be done, the railroad
companies will 60 and do it. The popular
clamor for the road is growing stronger every
day, and it is having good influence; Whetn-
er those who have the management Of the en-
terprise fully realize their responsibility, now


ever, is vet to be seen. 1t is well for them II
thew do for the country will not wait for them


much longer.-ISpringfeld Republican.
Year: 1866

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The amendment reported to a ,n,7rov;.s AZ


THIS section Is as follows


But no such order shan Be a defsnce b
any SUIT or action for any act done or (,,,if-


TED "a be done after the passage Of this SCI.


pecs z And be it further enacted that
when said order is in writing it shall be
sufficient evidence, the original WiEh proof
of its authenticity or certified copy Of tha
same; or il sent By telegraph, the produce
ton of the telegram pufporting to emalssts
from such military officer shall be- prims
faeie evidence of its authenticity; or if the
original of such order or telegram is lost or
cannot be produced, secondary evidence
thereof shall be admissible as IN other


Sec. 8. Be it further enacted that the
right Of removal from the State Court into
the Circuit Court, provided in the 5th Sec
ton OF the act TO which thisis amendatory I
may be exercised as-geH afters the appear
ance Of the defendant, and the cling OF his :
plea, or other defense in, said Court, or at
any term Of said Court, subsequent TO the
term when the appearance is entered, and
before a jury is empannelled to try The same,
but nothing herein contained shall be held
to abridge the right of such removal after
hnal judi dgment in the State Court, nor shall
il be necessary ip the State Courtto offer or
to give security for The fling Of copies in
the Circuit Court of the United States, but
on filing Of the petition verified as provided
in said 5th section, further proceedings in
the State Courts shall cease, and not be re-
snmed until a certificate under the seal Of
the Circuit Court of the United States, sta
ting that the petitioner has failed 70 fls o
copies in said Circuit Court at the next
term is produced.
Year: 1866

nigh equal the immortal Washington,
his confidential and intimate friend
through life. So great, indeed, was
jays influence, and so valuable his
services for his country that he has
left his character enstamped upon the
very constitution of the nation. Many
Of our laws are but commentaries
upon his political principles, and our
Federal Government" has derived
much of its energy and efficiency from
his noble spirit.


But if We would learn jays true
character, we must view him as the
untitled man in the bosom of his fam
lily, or as the Christian statesmen in
retirement, laden with the honors and
blessings of a grateful nation. The
greatness Of the man cannot be meas
ured by the greatness of his deeds.
We must search deeper for the prin-
cipleS and motives that rule within.
Here lay the hidden gems that adorn
the human character


When we look at Jays private, to-
gether with his public life, we discov-
er harmony and completeness which
we can but admire. 1t was the same
sun that shed forth the pure gleam-
ings Of his youthful twilight, the noon
day splendor Of his manhood, and the
glorious elfulgence of his honored
age.


Was Jay wise as a statesman =? He
brought his wisdom into the vale OF
retirement. Had he the stole firm
ness of a Judge? He had also the
warm heart Of the dutiful son, the
kind husband and father, and the
affectionate friend. Was he the prin
cipled and conscientious patriot who
once and again periled his life fol
his country? So. he was the humble
and Selfdenying Christian, who
deemed it of more consequence tC
govern himself than to rule a State.


We may take one more glance al
our venerable patriot ere the curtain
drops which hides him forever from
our view. We behold the aged anC
honored statesman happy in voluntary
retirement; the active Christian il
the bosom of the church ripening fol
Heaven.


As the great and good man ap
preached the close Of his career, i
was like the setting sun on cleal
Il summers evening, when he throw.
back his pure rays upon the path 0
his glory, and sinks to rest.


| 2. ). In such times as these, it can
not be inappropriate to reproduce thC
Christian patriot Of other days.
Year: 1866

be accomplished by one man of COM
mon abilt ties and opportunities in one
day, and that too, without neglecting,
in the least, his daily avocation. If
we multiply the deeds of one day by
all the days of our lives, if we live to
the age of man, we shall have a faint
picture Of what we may do in this life.


Oh, now many will rise up in the
day ofthe Lord Jesus Christ to call
one Of the faithful ones blessed. We
can hardly conceive the number that
will have occasion to bless such as
have labored to fill up their lives with
usefulness. How mean appears the
life Of him who has sought to dignity
his career by few deeds that excite
the admiration of the world, compared
with that which has been crowded
with the deeds which we have been
describing.
Year: 1866

GONG TO A "BETTER COUNTRY. .
A Christian does not turn his back
upon the fine things of this world, be-
cause he has no natural capacity to en-
joy them, no taste for them; but be-
cause the Holy Spirit has shown him
greater and better things. He wants
flowers that will never fade; he wants
something that man can take with
him to another world. He is like a
man who has had notice to quit his
house, and having secured new one
he is no more anxious to repair, much
less to embellish and beautify the old
one; his thoughts are upon the reno.
val. If you hear him converse, it is
upon the house to which he is going
Thither he sends his goods and thus
he declares plainly what he is seek
ing.-Ceca.
Year: 1866

1t was December in the northern
hemisphere. The slant beams Of the
winter sun shone on bleak, desolate
country covered with forests. The
bleak winter wind swept over an ice
bound coast, and whistled among the
bare branches of the forest trees
The place had been silent, but for the
monotonous roaring of the waves as
they broke on the shore and the. wild
Screeching of the sea bird.


Out in mid-ocean rode a frail bark,
a mere speck upon the vast expanse
of waters which surrounded it. From
below rose songs of praise upon the
still air, minglng with the hoarse ca
dence of old oceans unwonted sounds.
Cheering was the sound to the inmates
of that lonely bark, reminding them OF
the sea-girt home they had left forever.
Did they regret having left their coun-
try, to brave the perils of a sea-voy-
age in mid-winter Never! the de.
cisive reply comes from the records
left by that brave and hardy band
Slowly but steadily, with its precious
freight the vessel moved onward, and
after weeks of patient waiting the end
was reached. The vessel is anchored
by the shore Soon all are landed
and the little vessel rides deserted IL
the bay. Then on that wild shore
in the presence only of the God il
whom they trusted, the forest, anc
the blue deep, they sang the frs
anthem that New England S rocks anG
woods ever echoed.


Amidst the storm they sang,


And the stars heard and the sea,


And the sounding aisles of the dim woods rams


To the anthem of the Free" @
! Look now to another spot. The
aspect is less gloomy, the climate less
severe, and here and there are indica
tions of the presence of civilized hu
man beings. The red man no longer
lclaims the entire range OF these ex
Year: 1866

New YORK, March 29.-The Post says
the only feature of Importance in the
market for Government securities is the
increasing demand for compound inter.
est notes in which the banks are invest
ing large part of their surplus means.
One reason for this is the fear that Gov
ernment will cease to pay interest on de-
posits, as it might long ago have been
done with great advantage to the Treas
ury. The investment OF the banks in
compound notes has tendency to pro
mote the strength of the banks, as the
compounds are legal tender for their face
and would be as available as cash in case
of a revulsion, however great the shrink
age in value Of other securities.


The failure Of Culver, Penn, q Co. has
caused the suspension of several banks
in the oil regions, bnt the suspension is
reported TO he only temporary.


The Commercial Advertiser says the
stock market is heavier aud lower.
Throughout yesterday aud this morning
nearly 5000 shares of Erie stock were
sold, the reason assigned being that the
forthcoming report of the road is of an
unfavorable character. The movement
Is, however lhlSI iiSlcl hpoi 'uO SIiCO'
as the openiag OF a vigorous attack upon
it.


Governments are still very strong and
active; 5-20s are more in demand as the
maturity on the May interest approach
es, the second and third series were
each G higher. while the issue of lSG2
was down is of 1891 were ! lower )
3Os very active; the third series rose
to Isl, with large transactions State
stocks are Grmer and active aud the mis-
cellaneous list dull. Ease in money con-
tinues. There is rather more anxiety
from brokers, but the demand is readily
met at , per cent Call prime paper is
in demand and not abundant, the value
being G!a1! per cent names ranging
good are in ample supply aud pass at
Sa9t per cent There is less activity in
gold. There is however still a consider
able amount of buying to ease short con-
tracts, which keep mp the price to above
what is considered the real present value
of gold.
Year: 1866

The HONE Passive clip the
following from the Chicago Repubi
can, and commend it to the considera-
ton of our readers:


"What tells so readily the standard
of a town or city as the appearance oi
Its paper; and its youth or age can as
well be defined by the observing, by a
glance at its newspaper, as though a
personal observation had been made
The enterprise of its citizens are de-
picted by its adVertisements-their lib
erality by the looks of the paper. Some
papers show a good, solid, healthy
foundation, plethoric purses and well
to-do appearance generally; others
show a striving to contend with the
grasping thousands around them, trying
to wrench out an existence from the
close listed community around them.
An occasional meteoric display in its
columns of telegraph, of local, or of
editorial, shows what it would do if it
had the means, but cannot continue in
the expensive work until the support
comes which ought to be readily grant
ed. A newspaper is like Church; 1t
wants fostering at the commencement
and for few years, then as a general
thing it can walk alone, and reflect
credit upon its location. Take your
home paper; it gives you more news of
immediate interest than tine New York
or other distant city papers it talks
for you when no others will speak in
your favor; when other localities belle
you it stands up for your rights; you
always have a champion in your home
paper; and those who stand up for you
should certainly be well sustained
Your interests are kindred and equal,
you rise or fall together. Therefore, it
is your interest to support your home
paper, not grudgingly; but IN a liberal
spirit, as pleasure, not as disagreea-
bic duty, as an investment that will
amply repay the expenditure"
Year: 1866

The DUTIES OF AN ENGLISH LADY S


MMD.-One of these not-to-be-envied
/ persons, a race which may be classed


with that of Governesses, has recently


made disclosures throwing a peculiar


light upon the woman of rank in "Old


England" Much is required from us


in London she writes: 1--WE must,
above all, be very punctual, for fash
ionable ladies change their dress at
least five times day during the season.


We must have polished manners, be
no older than thirty-fve years, and al
ways be cheerful and goOd-tempered,
although for weeks we are kept without
sleep until four o'clock in the morning,
a practice which is equally injurious to
eyes and lungs. We are expected 10
cut and fit and to use the most i'm
proved machine, and to dress hair for
the morning, evening, and court COS
tune as well as for the drive; to iron
well, to read, write, cipher to speak
French and German, and, if possible,
to have travelled. There is still anoth-
er function of lady's maid which Is
supposed to be modern introduction,
but which is in fact merely a revival of
an ancient custom. We must be aOle
to paint in pastel, not indeed after ma
ture. but upon her. To 5eautify our
mistresses we must redden the cheeks,
put antimony upon the eyelids, pastel
upon the brows, introduce belladOnna
into eyes in order to enlarge the pupils,
paint blue veins upon the temples, and
use ninon paint and pearl-white upon
the rest of the skin. We must change
the hair to a reddish-brOwn by means
of a corroding material or Of palma
vecchio," which is now used in prefer
ence for that purpose and We must
be possessed of great skill in applying
all these ingredients, as their use IS
universal with the old as well as with
the young"
Year: 1866

Sidney Smith cut the following from
a newspaper and preserved it for him
self:


"When you rise in the morning, form
a resolution to make the day happy
one to a fellow creature. 1t is easily
done; a left off garment to the man
who needs it, kind word to the sor-
rowful; an encouraging expression to
the striving-trifles in themselves light
as air-will do it at least for the twenty
four hours. And if you are young, de-
pend upon it will tell when you are
old; and if you are old, rest assured it
will send you gently and happily down
the stream of time to eternity. By the
most simple arithmetical sum, look at
the result. If you send one person,
only one, happily through the day /;
that is three hundred and sixty-fve in
the course of the year. And supposing
you live forty years only after you COM
mence that course of medicine, you
-. IA e00 Ios,,-. La~,vorr. a. all
Year: 1866

By common consent the COMMERCIAL ranks
first among the papers published IN Western
Pennsylvania. Although but recently estab-
lished its circulation and influence are already
widely extended. AS a journal of enterprise in
gathering the latest intelligence, and in giving
in each issue large mount and great variety
of reading matter, it does not suffer in compar-
isOn with the best. 1t is thorougly identified
with the city in which il is published, and an
extended circle around and beyond the limits of
our own State. where the number Of its readers
and its influence are constantly increasing. An
unfinching advocate OfsOund Union principles
it at the same time pays special attention not
a.. Ill
Year: 1866

NEW YORK, Feb. THE following is
a portion of Emperor Napoleon's speech
to the Corps Legislatit;


As expressed the hope last year that
our expedition to Mexico was approach
ing its termination, am coming to an
understanding with the Emperor Maxi
milan to fix the epoch for the recall of
our troops North America. issuing
victoriously from formidable struggle,
has re-established the Union, and sol
emnly proclaimed the adjustment of
slavery France, which forgets no noble
page of her history, offers up her sincere
wishes for the prosperity OF the great
American Republic and tor the main
tenance of the amicabIe relations which
soon will have had century's duration,
The emotion produced in the United
States by the presence Of our troops on
the Mexican soil will be pacihed by the
frankness of our declarations The
American people will comprehend that
our expedition, to which we invited
them, was not opposed to their inter
ests, Two nations equally jealous OF
their independence ought to avoid every
step which might affect their dignity
and their honor
Year: 1866

There have been various recent illusions, in our
City papers and others, to plan of reconstruction
prepared by Robert Dale Owen, and said to have
been submitted by him TO the Reconstruction Com
mittee The versions of this plan given to the public
have been all more or less incorrect 1t debated
on several DAYS by the Reconstruction Committee,
amended by them in some unimporant particulars,
twice passed upon favoraby and reconsidered; finally
a motion made to report it to the House, and carried
by almost unanimous vote of the Republican men,
bers. action on this vote being suspended out Of
courtesy to the Chairman of the Committee Senator
Fessenden, then absent on account of illness.


Meanwhile, tho members from NewYork met in
caucus and decided that it was inexpedient at
present to include the suffrage question in any article
smendatory of the Constitution SO did the members
from Indiana; So also, those from Inois-all with
similar result. Before Mr.. Fcssenden recovered so
as to be able to attend to his Committee duties such
representations had in consequence been made to the
Committee, caused change of plan.


Mr.. Owens plan contained in two papers-one
a Joint resolution amendatory of the Constitution,
the other "a bill to provide for the admission to
Congress of members from the ex-insuuectionary
States As the latter rectes the amendment proposed
IN the fOrmer IL exnDltS tnc entire pan. III Is as
follows:


A BILL PROVIDE FOR TIE RESTORATION THE STATES


LATELY IL REBELLioS THEIR FULL POLITICAL


RIGHTS.


Whereas expeden that the States lately insurrcc


on should the earliest day consistent with the future peace
ard safety OF the Union be restored to full participation In all
political rights and phds the Congress did by Joint
luton propose ratification TO the Legislatures OF the several
States amendment TO the Constitution OF the United
States article in the following words TO wit he CoDsu
tiona article here inserted), now. therefore.


Be enacted That whenever the above rcclted amend
shall have become Of the Constitution and any state
lately In nsurccon shall have ratified the same and shall
have modified its Constitution and laws In conformity there
with the Senators and Representatives FROM such state
found duly elected aud qualified after having takerthe
required oaths of Office. be admitted into Congress.


Second: dBd be further enacted That when any state lately
In nsnrfecton shall have ratified the foregoing proposed
amendment the Constitution any part OF the direct tax
under the of August 1861 which may remain due and
unpaid State be assumed and paid by such State
and the thereof upon proper assurances from such
State be given Secretary OF the Treasury OF the
United States may postponed for period not exceeding
ten years from and after the passage OF this act


Had this bill been reported from the Committee, It
might from the scruples of the States referred TO-
have faed so that it may be as well that it was de-
layed by the accident referred to. The above Is
curious bit of history nevertheless.
Year: 1866

our fnancers. We venture to say that Jay Cooke,
for instance our faithful agent in the days OF trouble
could be induced to do this work for us in time
of peace The Five.Twenty loan was as low as W
during the war The Seventy-Thirty could have been
bought for 96 not many months ago. The Ten-Fores,
a five per cent loan, sold for 954 yesterday
about as much as the Seyen-Thirties commanded at
Christmas Ifhs Five Per Cent loan is worth as much
now as Seven Thirty was six months ago, 1t requires
very little calculation to show that it may be MADE
par before the Seven-Thirties begin to mature Let
Congress pass Mr. Shermans BILL and the Secretary
of the Treasury put five per cent forty or htyyear
consolidated loan on the market in the hands oil ca
pabe and patriotic agent and we venture to say that
it will be at par before many weeks. The plan seems
to be so full of common sense that we wonder any Sa
gacSDus banker should oppose 1t.
Year: 1866

The stirring events in Germany find, of course,
echo among the German population Of this country.
which is supposed to number more than five million
souls. The points on which the immense majority Of
the German people have come TO an understanding
opposition to civil war, the right Of the people OF
sehleswig IIoIstein TO choose, by universal suffrage
their own Government and the cOnvocaton OF
National German Parliament, 20 be elected by unit
yersal suffrage-meet so far as we can learn from
the Germanpapers of the United States, with an almost
unanimous approval 1t Is felt, however that the
realization of these popular wishes can hardly De ex'
pected without severe contest, and that even their
realization would only be the prelude to final and
decisive conflict between the national will which claims
to establish its sovereignty aud the combined power
of the princes, who try to save from the impending
collapse of the old conlederacy what is possible.


The Germans of the United States, conscious OF
their numerical strength, feel natural desire to gys
expression to their sympathy with the present popular
movement in Germany. and to aid to the best oi their
ability in bringing about the Oily solution whica
they would regard satisfactory and tnal-the es-
tablishment of a German Republic. II is though
that whatever difference of opinion may prevail az
regards American politics, the majority Of the Amer
lean Germans will feel an interest and take an active
part in all efforts tending to establish the unity OF
Germany and the principle of popular sovereignty.


preliminary meeting, to which prominent men OF
all political parties had been Invited took place IN this
city Yesterday The attendance at the meeting was
large, and deep interest shown on the part oil all
present in the objects of the meeting II is expected
that this meeting will soon be followed By Others IN
all the States of the Union, and it will result in tho
establishment of permanent organization, embracing
all the Germans who desire the establishment OF q
united and Republican Germany