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Year: 1866

have been, cannot have the effect Of destroy
ing its political existence, or Of affecting its
rights in any respect, because their action,
call it secession, or rebellion against the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States, or
by whatever name you please, is in conflict
with that provision Of the sixth article al
ready quoted, which declares that the Con-
siitution Of the United States is "the supreme
d" law of the land anything in the
" Constitution or laws Of any State to the
" contrary Notwithstanding" Therefore, the
ordinance Of secession, intended by its trainers
to sever the relations of the State with the
Union, must be null and void, and an at-
tempt at usurpation, and for the same reason.


We have already seen that The President
is required to swear that he will preserve
protect and defend the Constitution of the
United States to the best Of his ability, and
that among the duties specially imposed on
him is this he shall take care that the laws
be faithfully executed.


1t is the Constitution which declares that
all legislative power is vested in the Con-
gress Of the United States; it is the Consti-
tuition which declares how that Congress
shall be organized, and Of what it shall con-
sist to wit: two Senators from each State,
and at least one Representative. When for
any cause Congress denies to State this
right of representation, in the Senate and
House, 1t violates the Constitution, which is
the supreme law of the land. Whose duty
is it to see that the laws are faithfully exc
cuteds Is this duty less imperative because
the transgressor is Congress instead of the
State of South Carolina? Will the Post
answer?


We propose to continue this discussion in
our next issue.
Year: 1866

Mention is made in the New Or
leans papers, that cotton bales are
received from this place having lars'
rocks in them to deceive purchasers.
We are confident that this gross i'm
position is not practiced by our pco-
Pile, and trust that the parties guilty
will be discovered. Our section has
bad enough reputation without
making it worse.
Year: 1866

The Rel Juckct BincsS are the


safest and mildeSt stimulant and the


best appetizer yet discovered. as all


who have used them will testify
They are sold by all druggists ana
dealers throughout the country.
Year: 1866

1ln exhu ming the bodies inferred in the
new graveyard at Mobile, a short time ago,
one of the coffins broke and re yealed the re


mains Of a Federal soldier perfectly petrified,
and locking as natural as life. What was fur
ther remarkable, he had not been buried up-
ward Of nine months. The ground where he
was buried lie low, and damp most of the year
Year: 1866

Tuesday morning opened cloudy and the
weather looked unsettled, some prophecy


ing rain, but in few hours the clouds dis
persed, the sun came out, and the day
turned out fine, which was followed by
Wednesday which proved equally as fine,
making two as pleasant and comfortable
days as can be found in the year. The
entries on Tuesday morning were not large,
and the attendance in town..was but small;
by evening, quite a respectable number
of entries had been made, and strangers
crowded the streets. Wednesday morning
opening fine, the people commenced in
good earnest; and entries being received
till noon, they were crowded in as fast as
the officers could do the business. By
noon, the crowd ON the grounds was quite
large, as large, if not larger than we have
seen at any previous fair.


An examination Of the things on exhibi-
ton showed beyond a doubt that our coun-
ty is on the increase in agricultural, ,horti-
cultural, mechanical, and other produc-
tions. The display of fruit was larger
han we have seen at any previous fair, and
by good judges, was said to be quite as
good. The display of articles of home
manufacture was quite as large and good
rs at any former exhibition. The stock,
particularly blooded cattle, was unusually
large and good horses, though not as
large and complete as could be wished,
nevertheless, showed an improvement.


Next week we shall try and present our
readers with the result of the fair in the
form Of the premium list, but this week,
as our paper is published Immediately af-
ter the fair, we can give very few particu-
lars.


The trotting match resulted in the win
ming of the purse by James Owens of Min
eral Point with the cream colored horse,
the best time being one mile in three min
utes and seven seconds.
Year: 1866

w-A correspondent says that Grant
county is soon to erect monument in the
Court House square to the memory Of the
700 true and loyal men Of that county who
perished by the hands of the men who are
to-day the warmest supporters and advo-
Gates of Andrew Johnson and his policy.
When the name of Andrew johnson shall
have gone down to posterity and history


all covered with infamy and shame, then
the names of these true, loyal, brave 700
patriots and martYs shall live to warm the
hearts and nerve the good right arms of
the men of Grant in doing their duty and
sustaining the cause those heroes died for
Year: 1866

rW~ Those in want Of a good, sound, re-
liable daily paper, cannot do better than to
subscribe for the Chicago Tribune. 1t is
pronounced by many the ablest edited pa
per in the West; aud no one can deny the
fact that it is very well conducted paper.
1t is the largest daily in the West, and
consequently contains more reading matter
than any other Its terms are SIP per
year-one dollar a month.
Year: 1866




s@ The meeting at the Court House
on Wednesday evening was we'll attended
Col. Cobb spoke at some length, reviewing
in candid and straightforward manner,
the action Of the various houses of Con-
gress, and the position taken by the var
ious parties and individual members on
the Soldiers Bounty Bills, and the bill
known as the Congressional Approximation
Bill, introduced into the late Congress-
He presented the issues which are at
present pending between the two great
political parties of the day, in clear and
candid manner, reviewing the various
amendments which are proposed to the
constitution, and showing clearly to every
honest and unprejudiced mind that the
South cannot safely be admitted to repre-
sentatien upon conditions less radical than
those asked by the great Union Republican
Party of the north, the party who pre-
vented the south from being successful in
their efforts to break up the Union, and in
fact, the only truly loyal and Union loving
party in the nation.


After the close of Col Cobb's speech,
Mr.. Bean of Madison made very lively
energetic, and pointed speech, which was
well received by the large and intelligent
audience present.
Year: 1866

syI 1t may be matter of interest and
advantage to some of our readers to know
that new ferry has lately been started
across the Wisconsin river at the mouth
of Otter Creek. 1t is just about on the
line between Richland and Sauk counties,
and consequently of convenience to those
wishing to 60 to either.
Year: 1866

Governments were not legally destroyed
BY the war, and that every proceeding to
supersede them is usurpation, for which
the president only escapes impeachment
by the support Of a powerful party in
Congress.


We see by this review how little differ
ence there is in principle between the
President and the people who saved the
Republic from rebellion. He has come
to the same principles as to the effect of
war on the State Governments in order
to sustain the legality Of his acts in over
throwing them. Starting from this COM
mon ground, which brings the matter of
constructing these State governments,
and of governing the people in the inte-
rum, under the control of the United
States Government there can be no ques-
ton that the powers of the United States
Government are to be administered in
this as in other matters, by Congress, the
judiciary and the Executive. There may
be honest differences of opinion in re-
gard to the conditions to be imposed on
reconstruction, but we see not how there
can be any as to the repositories of what
legal power the United States Govern
ment has in this matter, for this is arrang-
ed by the Constitution of the United
States, whose vital principle is a strict
division of the Government into Legis-
lative, judicial and executive depart
ments.- Cincinnati Gazette.
Year: 1866

situation. She gazed into her husbands
face few moments, and then she sought
refuge behind that impregnable barrier
of woman-tears. She wept prOfusely,
for she felt it most keenly. OF course,
George could not chide her under such
circumstances only he simply remarked
that he would bear his loss resignedly if
the circumstance required her to give an
opinion. Harriet gladly forgave her; and
from that time their friendship remained
firm and unshaken-fOr a friendship that
has been sorely tried, is often the most
faithful in after times. At the end of q
year Walter Adams gave up the business
he had taken, and entered into partner
ship with George Everett. They prosper
ed and between them and their families
there existed o bond of union which
could not be severed. Yet Ellen forgot
not her vow. She never again allowed
herself to join any side in social strife,
nor would she ever express an opinion
until she knew that she had heard and
understood both sides.
Year: 1866

CHANGE OF FooD.-Don't forget that a
frequent change of food is important for
COWS in milk, at this season of the year.
There is a great advantage in this change,


for if one description of food is constant
" used, the COWS tire of it, eat it less
greedily and soon show a reduction of
produce. The very novelty of change
seems to whet the appetite and to stimu-
late the vitality of the whole system, and
of course to promote the secretions.-
Those near large towns can get few
brewers grains, feed out some roots, and
an occasional breakfast Of shorts will be
found to pay. Cabbages ought to be
raised more extensively as a fodder crop.
They are most excellent and the yield is
enormous. Study change aud feed regu-
larly.
Year: 1866

The copperheads and ex-rebels of
Washington cast 1000 votes against al
lowing the negro citizens the right of
suffrage The Republicans abstained from
the polls, preferring to petition Congress
directly to voting on the subject at an
extra judicial election. 1t is believed
that 5000 adult white residents of the
District will sign petition in favor of
conferring the franchise on the colored
men. The latter have a petition with
5000 names on it. A decided majority
of the men of the District are in favor of
colOred suffrage.
Year: 1866

Its only little grave" they said,
Only Just a child that's dead;"


And so they carelessly turned away


From the mound the spade had made that day,
All! they did n lot know how deep a shade


That little grave in our home had made.
I knew the coffin was narrow and small,


One yard would have served for an ample pail;
And one man in his arms could have borne ava.
The rosebud and its freight of clay.


But know that darling hopes were hid
Beneath that coffin lid.


knew that mother had stood that day


With folded hands by that form of clay;
1 knew that burning tears were hid
Meath the dropping lash and aching lid;
And knew her lip, and cheek, and brow,
Were almost as white as her baby's now.
knew that some things were hid away.
The crimson frOck, and wrappings gays
The little sock and the half-worn shoe;
The cap with its plumes and tassels blue;
And an empty crib with its covers spread,
As white as the face of the sinless dead.
'Tis little grave, but oh beware!
For worldwide hopes are buried there,
And ye, perhaps, in coming years,
May see, like her, through binding tears,
How much of light. how much of joy.
Is buried up with an only boy!
Year: 1866

SUNDAY, July "a, 1850.


fhere partial subsistence last week Of the excite.


ens which marked the previous one on the Stock Ex-
change owing in some degree to the moving OF the Erie
scorner' on Monday, after which the price declined
from Is to o.. The stock has since shown unexpected
amness and Saturday closed steady at about 65H
The general market was throughout nrm with q strong
upward tendency and, considering the excessive heat
which prevailed till Thursday, the business trans
acted was surprisingly large. The disposition TO
speculate for rise has become general encouraged as
10 by the superabundant monetary facilities which are
as the disposal Of tho Stock Exchange added to which
the large receipts Of the leading railways tend to
strengthen confidence In the value Of their stocks and
the probability Of their reaching higher prices ION their
merits, as the phrase goes. According to the latest
annual reports of thirty Of the principal railways
Of the Eastern, Western and Middle States two paid
dividends of thirty-nve per cent last year, one
of thirty per cent, Of fifteen per cent, two
OF twelve per cent, thirteen Of ten per cent,
three of nine per cent, Of eight and a
half per cent two Of eight per cent two of per cent
of FIVE per cent and two of three and half per cent
Only seven omitted dividends, and Of these-Har
lem-has declared semi-annual dividend OF five per
cent The roads referred to tho following, and the
entire profits of their years traffic amounted TO
$56 696 670 The earnings, expenses and dividends
the appregate for the ast hscal venr
Year: 1866

potaton shipment and all charges Of general char
actsr incurred in the purchase Of general invoice shall
DO distributed pro rata among all parts Of such invoice
and every part thereof charged with duties based on
value shall be advanced according 10 is proportion


We have repeated the clause thus far in detail in order
10 call public attention 10 the real character OF the BILL
which is designed to smuggle through this sweeping
measure. The people, who are consumers and there
fore the ultimate payers Of all taxes have good reason
to protest against this fresh outrage They already
overburdened with taxation, and Congress- instead Of
imposing new burdens should be employing itself In
removing old ones


For Mr. Sherman's Finance bill little can be said, be-
it is superHuous and uncaed for 1t proposes to
break faith with the holders OF seventhrty notes by
compelling them give notice OF their intention to con-
vert the same into bonds four months In adr
vance Of their maturity, thus curtaling by
that length Of time o privilege which they
already enjoy This, Of itself, S sufficient
to condemn it; and although 1t has passed the Senate,
trust it will be defeated in the House. It is not
funding bill in any sense but approprates hundred
and eighty millions per to paying OF the national
debt It also req aires the Secretary Of the Treasury to
sell the excess OF gold in the Treasury above fty mil


lions, which is unadvisable especially pending the re-
port Of the committee appointed to inquire into the late
Treasury gold scandal Tho bill is peck Of rubbish,
smacking of jobbery and Stiffness.


The quotations Of the leading stocks sold at the first
session OF the Stock Exchange at the close Of each Of
the last four weeks were follows
Year: 1866

Dividends Of. Incorporated Banks During the


Last Yenr-Business Done by Railroad and


Canal Companies, &c. &c.


An internal revenue tax of FIVE per cent paid to the
government all dividends declared by incorporated
banks Below will be found list OF the principal banks
In this city, together with the amounts Of the dividends
declared by them during the last year We also furnish
list of the railroad and canal companies by whom
turns made to the Thirty second District
Year: 1866

marked to him that he had to suffer for
his notoriety. Yes" said he, q" and it
must be exceedingly annoying to the
lady as we had no acquaintance what
ever, having never even seen one an
other"


He was recently the guest of Mr. Jas.
Short, Of our place, and spent some time
with his brother-in-law, Dr. Graves, an
eminent physician Of North Middletown,
in this county. He is much handsomer
man than one would judge him to be from
his photograph, and in conversation he
has very pleasant countenance. Some
one remarked to him that the greatest
difficulty he had at the battle Of the
Seven Pines, was to keep the leaves
which the balls cut off, from falling be-
tween his collar and neck THAT, said
he, was before they learned to shoot
low" Sharpsburg, he considered, the
hardest fought field Of the war, He
fought all day long, in open space,
against three times his number, and lost
half his men.
Year: 1866

John Hoppy, of the Nashville Banner,
gives the following humorous description
of his journeyings after pardon: Had
a personal interview with the Chief Mag
istrate, and asked him for a small pardon,
if he had any left Chief Magistrate
wanted to know what position held in
the rebellion. The answer was faint,
somewhat hesitating, and little shaky.
| said Quartermaster Chief Magis.
trate chuckled, and turned his head to
conceal sardonic smile Ny ancient
and venerable friend, said he, if you
think that YOUR department of the rebel
lion endangered the Union cause, your
simplicity is pardon in itself
Year: 1866

As the bounty fund proper has been
merged in the county fund, your committee
DO not deem it necessary to report upon the
condition of the same. But we are happy
to say that from reports from the several.
supervisors we are of the opinion that nearly.
if not quite all drafts upon this fund will
soon cease, as in nearly all cases the recipi.
ents have either been rehered by return OF
solciers, obtained pension or will soon do
so. Add toS o'cl'k tomorrow morning.
Year: 1866

Sup. Mcintyre, from Court House and Jail
Committee, 10 whom had been referred TIE
matter OF painting and tucking the Court
House, reported by resolution, that the
Supervisor of Ottawa be authorized to receive
proposals, have the work done, and draw his
order on the Treasurer for a sum not exceed
ing $500 TO pay for the same,
Year: 1866

EDUCATION OF COLOuED PEOPLS.


Apublic meeting will be held in the Scien-
tiiic Lecture Room of the Wilmington In
stituto, on Thursday evening, eth inst, at
half-past seven O'Clock, to consider the sub
ject Of the present neglected condition and
want of education of the colored people of
this State, and 10 devise means for their
relief. The meeting will be addressed by
Judge Bond, of Baltimore, and other gem
tlemen familiar with the operations of the
Maryland association for the same purpose.
All interested are invited to attend.


We trust that this call will meet with q
hearty response from our citizens generally.
The subject tproviding means of thorough
lY educating the colored race is exciting
considerable attention all over the country,
and we are aware of no good reason why
the people Of Delaware should not move in
the matter. We have large numbers OF
colored people growing up in ignorance,
whom the philanthropic and christian pub.
lie should instruct, in order that they may
become useful to themselves and the com
munity. Judge Bond is an able speaker,
and those who attend will learn much III
relation to tho subject of the education o
this long neglected race, which will be in
| struCtiye
Year: 1866

People expect too much of Nature. They trife
with their health and constitutions, and then arc
surprised that they fall sick. The pressure of
slant mental bodily labor upon the animal powers
is tremendous. Very few systems and constitutions
bear up against this pressure unassiscd Add to
this the unhealthy influences which lurk unseen in
the air Breathe the water drink, the artificial
heat with which endcavor to chase away the cold
and marrow searching moisture Of winter and it
would seem to require almost supcrhumRn yigor to
keep in perfect health at this rigorous without
reinforcing the physical energies But how reinforce
them? Certainly not with adulterated stimulants.
There is poison in the outward air in the at
mosphere of furnace-heated rooms, workshops or
factories pernicious those deadly burning fluids
Why use them, when UOSTETTER'S STOMACH
BITTERS, vegetable tonic without alloy, every


where obtainabIe? Nothing has been offered to
the feeble and debtated harmless in its nature so
powerful in its invgoratng nature this celebrat-
ed stomachic and Alternative. 37-w4
Year: 1866

TIE RAINY SEAsoN.-Although we don't
have what is known in other ATTITUDES as
the "rainy season." we have of late been
having quite spell of rainy weather. II
rains about every day, and sometimes it
poa1rs, but as it is generally warm, and
sometimes very sultry,it is splendid grow
ing weather, and as we have heard Of no
chinch bugs, or any other notorious pest,
to destroy the grain, we need not be afraid
Of starving to death this year In fact,
the farmers inform US that small grain
of every kind was never looking better,
Year: 1866

~ The Nasomanian says that men
are frequently there who are interested in
the latest railroad projects, and affirm that
in consideration of the admirable location
of the village, and the topography of the
surrounding country, a north and south
road could be more advantagcouslY con-
structed via. that place than by any oth,r /
route in the western part of the state.
Year: 1866

Zy@We are informed that the survey
Of the Oshkosh and Mississippi rail road
through this county. will be commenced
next week, after which We shall be able
to speak more definitely in reference to it.
Year: 1866

The past week has been rather a
duh one for the local editor, and in fact for
most other business men. We have had
some glorious refreshing rains, and now
with the change Of the moon, the weather
has changed, and VIC may expect fine
bright growing weather, which will revive
business, and give our village more lively
annearance
Year: 1866

n1Ey~ We see that it has been announced
by bills that there Hill be strawberry
festival given at the Plum Grove school
house, in the town Of Mineral Point on
Friday evening next, at 7 o'clock, the pro
cecds to be used in furnishing and seating
the said school house.
Year: 1866

SIGNS OF PROSPERITY Real estate in
this village has, during the last six months
advanced more than during the previous
five years, and is still rapidly increasing.
Buildings are going up in almost every
direction, attesting the growth, prosperity
and enterprise of our beautiful village.
Our merchants have their stores well filled
and others seeing their prosperity, are
making strenuous efforts to open stores,
and thereby share in the prosperity of the
place. Our merchants and laborcas are
all unusually busy, and no industrious
man need fear adversely, for labor is
abundant at remunerative prices. Our
enterprising village Board is pushing the
sidewalk ma tier, and other improvements,
and ere long we confidently expect to see
decided improvement in the looks of our
village.
Year: 1866

The board Of directors of this company
are earnestly at work attending to the pre-
liminary business for the company, and ar
ranging for building the road between
Oshkosh and Dubuque, via this city They
are now raising means for making the sur
vey, which they expect to commence next
week in Grant county. The several towns
along the line are expected to subscribe
one share to the stock of the company, as
they are authorized todo by law This
will entitle them to survey through their
town. The survey being completed, the
most direct and feasible route will then
be adopted, and the line established. The
most energetic efforts will be made to build
the road The construction of no con-
templated road in the west, is more de-
'mnded by commercial interests than this,
and we believe that few, III the whole
country, would be better paying roads. 1t
is attracting great deal of attention from
men aoho haze Juilt railroads, and we feel
o strong hope that the day is close at hand
when the road will be established
tage Register.