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Year: 1866

On our first page we publish the Address
i'suo1 t~'fa National Executive Comm;ttoo
Of the Union party. A palmer and more COM
prehensive statement Of the principles of the
Union party in the present canvass could not
have been presented The loyal masses are
determined, not only that the South shall not
enhance its Congressional representation by
rebelling, but that voter in the South shall
not have double the political power Of a voter
IN the North. This should have been rene
died whether the rebellion occurred or not.
1t is not designed or desired as q punishment
for the South, but as sheer justice to the whole
country. The same rule should apply did the
inequality exist in the North. Every man can
see that plan is unjust, whether in the North
or South. The Constitutional Amendment is
what the loyal people want. This is the issue,
Notwithstanding the Copperhead press, espe-
elally in this State, endeayOr to keep negro
suffrage and negro equality before their read
'ors. This does not enter the canvass, as they
~eil know, but having no line of policy to 20
npen' they are compelled to resort to bubbles
and spbterfuges as basis of opposition, We
hope every reader will peruse the address.
Year: 1866

W,vr MuRpER.-Hans Janson was recent,
l., tried in Marin county for the murder Of
his wife. The jury was out one hour and
half and brought in verdict OF mot guilty,
and Hans went clear. A correspondent Of
,he Sonoma Democrat in speaking of the
case, says:


About the oath of last June Rosanna JAM
.on. the wife of Hans Janson, was missing.
She was no where to be found. Search was
made for her, and in about nine days her body
was found in little tdewater slough, about
two feet wide and of the same depth, lying
with her face down, and partly covered with
marsh grass. This was within few rods OF
the house where she lived, which stood near
the edge Of the marsh, at Black Point, Nova.
10 Township. The body was taken out and
easily recognized BY the clothing, but the
cause of death remained unknown. A hand'
lercbief was found knot'ed around the neck,
but so deeply imbedded in the flesh as to be
invisible at first, SO much had the body SWELL
ed and it was impossible to tell whether she
Ind come to her death by drownding or had
been strangled with the handkerchief and
them thrown into the slough. There were no
marks of violence upon the body.
Year: 1866

and engulf the nation in . sea OF blood.
Tive alone are responsible for the recent
civil war; they alone are responsible
for the overthrow of slavery they alone are
responsible for all the deviation from which
this State and others have suffered during the
last Eve years, for without secession, the
peace of the country would have continued,
the guarantees of the Constitution would
have been preserved, and the friends of the
South would have continued in power, a. they
then were, excepting the Presidential office,
to which conservative man would have in
evitably succeeded in 1854. These are the
gentlemen who, under the stolen name OF
Democracy, are now setting themselves up
as the peculiar leaders and teachers Of public
sentiment in Kentucky. Shall they succeed
in their unscrupulous scheme9 Shall they be
allowed to exact from the ballot box next
August a result which they may constrne in
to q vindication of the rebellion, now that
the rebellion is dead?


aThe true men of Kentucky are strong
enough to efectually crush this movement. if
they will. Let them unitedly and firmly
stand together in resisting it. Let the people
of kentucky, by their mighty voice of au-
thority, declare at the approaching August
election, their emphatic condemnation of the
secession, Breckenridge Democracy, now
once more struggling for power. The seces-
sionists alone are responsible for the present
distracted condition of affairs in the State,
and they rejoice at the disorder around them,
confident that by division Of the true men
of Kentucky they viii be enabled the more
easily to ride into power We have sounded
the note of warning let the people heed it,
and that quickly.
Year: 1866

Rev. DR.. Leonard Bacon of New Haven
thus writes to tho Independent: Before com
promise myself in any manner with Mr.. Dixon's
new party, l beg to know distinctly what
they propose to do in the rebel states for iber-
ty, for justice, for the security of life and prop
erty, and especially for the safety of those two
obnoxious and imperiled classes. want
some adequate ground of confidence that the
couse which they are pursuing will not bring
upon the nation the infamy and guilt of betray-
ing those whom it has sacredly promised to
protect"
Year: 1866

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Between five and
SIX o'clock Monday morning, the store Of
Messrs. Norton, Chapman & Co., in Gait
block was entered by prying open the side
door. Having obtained entrance they pro-
ceeded to charge the lock of the safe with DOW.
der and fired it. All the damage that was
done was the springing of the door very
slightly. without injuring the lock at all OF
opening the door. A fisherman who was com.
ing along Commercial street saw the flash. and
hastenlng round to the side of the building
observed two men leave the store. They had
got their labor for the trouble they had taken;
and If they had got into the safe they would
have obtained nothing, as Messrs. N, G. g. Co.
are not in the habit of leaving valuables there
at night
Year: 1866

CROCKETT, who was SO long and favorably
known on Exchange street, as dealer in new
and second hand furniture, has recently OPEN
ed at No. 8 Preble street, wiah large and well
selected stock of furniture of every descrip-
ton, where purchasers cannot fail to find lust
what they want from water pail to a finely
finished secretary.
Year: 1866

JUST at the present juncture we are extreme
~ unwilling that the patronage of any citizen
OF Portland should be given to any article from
beyond the State, when one equally good is
produced at home. With what propriety is a
single box of soap for ordinary domestic use
brought into this city, when our own steam re-
fined is the best that can be made?
Year: 1866

BUcKLEY's SERENADERs. = This popular
troupe will give but one entertai nment in this
city, and that will be on this evening at Deer
ing Hall. If you want to enjoy good music
and see lots of fun, go to it.
Year: 1866

WE are indebted to the American Telegraph
Company for large portion of the returns
published this morning. The1ines in the State
were thrown open, and until u o'clock at night
there was stream of returns constantly pour
ing in.
Year: 1866

Farewell. fare thee well, something Ger me,
That whispers I'm parted forever from thee;
And sad are its tones, for they fall my soul
With feelings Of sorrow I cannot control.
It comes like requiem Of happy past hours
It comes like the blight Springs early flowers
Tt comes as the Autumn Winds gloomy and drear
The green glossy foliage Of summer to scar.
Sad indeed is my heart, and false is the smile
With which those around me ] strive to beguile;
And hollow the laugh rings again my heart,
That mocks with anguish the vain mrth Of art
Thou hast gone thou hast gone, restore then to rest
The peace which dwel5 like dove in my bre ast-
hast fed like the sunlight which played the stream
Like the wild meteor's ray mornings sweet dream.
1t bursts from my fetters no longer III be
The slave Of my feelings, but dare to be free
No thought shall recall thee; III try to forget
That ever I loved thee that ever We met.
Go, 90, and forever may blessings still meet thee
Tho kind voice of friendship and love greet thee
May he whom fortune and fate bids thee para,
Ne'er waken q sigh Of regret in thy heart.


But, ah. may ssme better. some nobler form
BE to thee like the bow that bends over the storm,
To gid with his brightness the dark clouds Of care,
Thy sorrows to so0the and thy pleasures to share.
Farewell, now forever the struggle is past.


And OH may this pang Of our heart be the last.
Year: 1866

A retiring Western editor says that ali
Is vanity From the hour ne started his
paper to the present time he has been solic-
tied to lie upon every given subject, and
can't remember ever having told o wholesome
truth without diminishing bis subscription
list. or making an enemy Under these cir
cam stances Of trial, and having a thorough
contempt for himself nc retire iH order to
recruit III moral constitution
Year: 1866

A gentleman, having occasion to call on
an author, found him at home in his writing
chamber. He remarked the great heat Of
the apartment, and said it was " as hot as
an oven" e So it ought to be, replied the
author for it is here / make my bread"
Year: 1866

We would say to Wholesale buy
ers that we can compete with any
house in the Western District, and
viii keep a full line of Goods on
hand for the purpose of supplying
the ,Jobbing Trade


April. 1866 HARRINGTON s co.
Year: 1866

V'EETH AND PAINLESS DENTISTRY,


i corner Camp and Canal streets, New Or
leans. 4 full Sett Of Teeth made in Thirty
Hours. Teeth inserted on Nulcanite Base.
vastly superior TO gold in every respect, being
much stronger and more durable, and can be
furnished at Half the Price.


T The most nervous persons can have their
Teeth inserted without the least pain. Teeth
Extracted without pain. sep2T-3Lno-d
Year: 1866

A strange story is told Of two sisters
at Berlin. About three years ago one
of these young ladies was engaged to
be married, but on the bridal morning
became so i'll that she could not posi-
bly, 20 to the church. The bridegroom
was a desirable enc, and he was fish
who, it seems, had not easily been
hooked. There was, therefore, great
danger in delay, SO instead of fpostpon


ing the marriage, the second sister,
covering herself up in a long veil, per.
sonated the first, and duly went through
the ceremony. The moment it. was
over she transferred the bridal dress
and ornaments to her sister, who was
thus considered TO have all proper
claim to this husband she married by
proxy 1t is only recently that q dis
covery has been made of the real facts,
and proceedings are about to be taken
not only in the civil but also in the
criminal courts of Berlin.
Year: 1866

y misstep may destroy life. One sin
may ruin your character Did YOU ever
reflect on the consequences of a single in
dulgence in vice? The best men have
fallen through the suggestions of another.
How careful should you be, while in the
freshness Of your days lest blight fall on
your character and ruin you forever. -
Abstain from the appearance of evil. IF
invited to places of resort, where it is diff
hcult to decide, take the safe course. STAY
away and save your reputation. This is
a jewel Of inestimable value-too precious
to be put in jeopardy. No man ever re-
grets that he kept aloof from temptation,
and to the close of life he expresses his
JOY that he was saved from a path of
shame by giving decided negative,
when the voice of pleasure beekoued him
on. BE DECIDED and you will be safe.
Yield and you may be lost. Watch with
diligence, and guard every avenue thro'
which sin may reach you. In no other
way will you be sure to overcome the
evil Of the world.
Year: 1866

Some one says to young men, don't re-
ly upon friends. Don't rely upon the
good names Of your ancestors. Thou
sands have spent the prime of life in the
vain hope of receiving from those whom
they call friendsj and thousands have
starved because they had rich father
Rely upon the good name which is made
by your own exertions; and know that
better than the best friend you have, is
an unquestionable reputation united with
decision Of character.
Year: 1866

Young men would you be intelligent
Garry book about you al,cays. Not .
novel-but work Of utility-a work in
which you may read Of realities. Would
you be wise ? Open and read that book
whenever you have a moment Of leisure
[ recolect to have read an anccdote of q
shoemaker; even after he worked as a
journeyman, who always kept book open
before him, so that he might not lose q
moment, bat be preparing himself for fu-
ture usefuncss-and the result was, that
he became not only one of the most emf
nent, but one of the most uc2faL meu OF
his day. Why my young friend, may you
not, by pursuing a similar course, also be-
come eminent and useful to your country
and your fellow men Adopt the course
and if you 90 not exceed the extent of
your ambition. l will guarantee that ycu
will not be the worse mechanic or citizen
for the experiment.
Year: 1866

Condemn no man for not thinking as
you think. Let every one enjoy the full
and free liberty of thinking for himself.
Let every man use his own judgment,
since every man must give an account OF
himself to God. Abhor every approach,
in any kind Of degree, to the spirit of
persecution. If you cannot reason or
persuade man into the truth, never at
tempt to force him into it.
Year: 1866

An old gentleman from Kentucky left
his hotel to attend the meeting of the Old
School Presbyterian General Assembly,
AT the corner of Fifth and Walnut streets


By mistake be found himself in the
Olympic Theatre, few doors below the
church. Taking seat in one Of the
elegantly cushioned "pews he inquired
of a gentleman sitting near if t" old Bob
was expected to speak "Oh, yes, was
the reply, "he will be out in minute.


In a short time Amyor, the clown, made
his appearance, and commenced a politi-
cal speech That's the man YOU are
looking for, said the stranger to the
Kentuckian. Who, is that old Bob ?
Well, he's little more ring streaked and
striped than supposed he had got to be,
but his speech reminded me of old times
in Kentuck Mile Brigg next came
out on horseback, snd the Kentuckiau
seized his hat and made rapid strides for
the Southern Hotel, where he locked
himself up for the night-St Louis Re
publican t lu
Year: 1866

WASHINGTON, June l9.-Ihe minority
of the Joint Committee on ReconstPuc-
ton, Democrat johnson, and Republi-
cans Grider and Rogers, have presented
their resolutions in order to have cor
rect apprehension of this subject, and
having direct bearing upon it, they
think Il all important clearly to ascertain
what was the effect of the late insurrec-
ton upon the relations of the States
where it prevailed to the General
Government, and Of the people col
lectively and Individually of such States
To this inquiry they therefore first ad-
dress hemselves-did the insurrection at
its commencement or at any subsequent
time legally dissolve the connection be-
TWEEN those States and the General Gov
ernment2 They then set forth their views
of the nature of the government, as one
of equal States with equality Of rights,
and State once in the Union must abide
there forever; they can neither be
withdrawn nor expelled from it; for
this reason insurrectionary States
are consulted in amending the Con-
stitution their relations are unchanged
by the war They add there is moth
ing in the country to justify their ex-
clusion. These and other points are ar
gued at length, and the minority say in
conclusion The undersigned have not
thought it necessary to examine into the
legality of the measures adopted either
by the late or the present President for
the restoration of the Southern States
1t is sufficient for their purpose to say
that if those of President johnson were
not justified by the Constitution, the
same may at least be said of those of his
predecessor. We deem such an exami-
nation to be unnecessary, because how
ever it might result, the people OF the
several States who possessed, as we have
before said, the exclusive right to decide
for themselves what constitutions they
should adopt, have adopted those under
which they respectively live. The mo-
tives of neither President, however,
whether the measures were legal or not,
are liable TO eonsure The sole object
of each was to effect complete and
early union of all the States, TO make
the general government as it did at first
embrace all and to extend its authority
aud secure its privileges and blessings to
all alike. The purity of the morals of
President johnson in this particular as
was to have been expected is admitted
by a majority of the committee to be be-
yond doubt They tell US that they do
not for q moment impute to him any de-
sign, but cheerfully concede to him most
patriotic motives.
Year: 1866

The New York Legislature, last ses sion
passed law prohibiting the free pass sys-
TEN on railroads in that State. BY q pro-
vision Of the law all passes were taken up
on aud after the first OF May.


The editor Of a Fort Wayne paper had
his pass taken up on the New York Gen.
trail Railroad the other day, and by special
request OF the conductor, stopped over"
at Utica. lie address the following Affect
ing letter TO his spouse


UucA, n. ", May 1856,


Blue LIoH TAVERN.


DEAE WIFE Sell my tother clothes
for what they will bring. and remit at once.
Had my linen duster for supper and my
spare shirt will have to 60 FOR lodging
May be able to make light breakfast on
German silver comb and pair OF shears
that !. chaneed 20 have with me. Don't
know when shall get home. Il will de-
pend a good deal on the walking. Don't
marry for few months there Is bare
possibility Of my getting back"


SIMON.
Year: 1866

THE UTILIrY OLA BAD HANDWRITING. -
A western paper relates neat story of q
gentleman in Michigan who owned build
ing on the lands of the Michigan Central
Railway. The company desiring him to
remove it. the superintendent, who writes
q most uneeuth hand. sent him short
letter, ordering it's removal at once. The
house was not taken away, however, and
three months afterwards the snperinten-
dent met the owner, and was highly
indignant at bis dilatorinoss. The expla.
nation was soon made. The notice had
been received; nobody could decipher it;
some one suggested it might be free
pass, and upon that suggestion the owner
of the building had been riding over the
road three months, the conductors being
as unable as the rest of the world to de-
cipher the note.
Year: 1866

No better proof of the hopelessness of
their cause can be adduced than the
violent malignity of the Radicals. They
attack everything not of their own party
with ferocious bitterness, and waste as
much ammunition of vituperation upon
plgmy as upon a giant Nothing is too
sacred for their sacrelgious touch. They
assault the President, they assault the
Secretary of the Treasury-they assault
a prominent Democrat-with. the same
degree of force they apply to an inferior
official. Like intoxicated maniacs thew
revel in the possession of vituperative
abilities; and, perhaps, we should allow
them to enjoy in peace this, their one
talent. ...... ......


But their presumption is equal to their
vituperative powers, and they are intent
upon their schemes of destruction with an
earnestness that must command our most
strenuous opposition. 1t is no matter if
they, as a party, are in the last stages of
dissolution. Their death agony may create
irremediable mischief if not prevented
And fully sensible of their intoxication
and their folly, we feel it incumbent to
watch them with as unceasing vigilence as
when they first began, through fraud and
hypocrisy, to develope into the monster
propositions of party that was avowedly
built upon sectional issues, and which is
now fast tumblng into the corruption of
utter decay. ieg~ 0uga


1t requirea but a few more vigorous
efforts on the part of the Conservatives of
this country to hurl this reasonable or
ganization forever out of power and bring
back to the country once more it's old con-
dition of peace, prosperity and happiness.
Year: 1866

TIE NEW TARIFr Bill The New York Post,
(rep., referring TO the new tariff bill now pend
ing in Congress, makes some very just remarks.
The tariff, except on few articles, appears to
have been raised from thirty to ono hundred and
fifty per cent. On some of the most necessary
articles, as for instance on manufactures of iron


this increase is SO great that it will be felt as
very heavy burden upon all the most important
interests in the c!untry. The railroads which
transport the western farmers produce, the
ships, which in building and sailing give employ
ment to great number of our most intelligent
mechanics, will be made so much more costly
that their increase will be stopped, and freights
must be enormously burdensomc. The proposed
tariff is evidently not for revenue, but simply for
protection. II is calculated to destroy commerce,
to lessen the revenue, to make articles of general
consumption more costly, to increase thus the
cost of living to workingmen. ...-
Year: 1866

ES'For thirty years or more the Abo-
litionists were an insignificant faction.
But they were untiring and unceasing in
their efforts to disseminate their doctrines.
They availed themselves of the power of
the press and thrust their documents in
the face of every one, and by continual
agitation at length succeeded in accom-
plishing their ends Will not our friends
learn atleast one lesson from them, and
exert themselves tocirculate the documents
We have reduced to less than living
rate the price Of the Free Press, for the
campaign, in order that it may be within
the reach of every man who can be indu-
ced to read. In this, we conceive, VIC
have done our duty. Will our friends use
some effort to extend its circulation in the
different neighborhoods. In doing this
they will not only be aiding us. but will
aid in the good work of overthrowing the
corrupt Negro Suffrage party. Send on
y)ur lists with the Dimts and we will
endeavor to give you in return telling
Docume nts. -".
Year: 1866

ES" We anticipate this week our usual
publication day in order that those engag-'
ed in the Office may celebrate as they feel
disposed the anniversary of our National
Independence. '.- ...... i
Year: 1866

Some of the Southern journals seem to appre-
hend that the effect of this measure will be TO
withdraw the negroes of the South from the cul-
tiyation of cotton and to engage thom in the cul-
tivation Of little homestead patches the public
land, The commercial and manufacturing inter-
esis of the country would be greatly injured by
such result. But, SO far as the South is con-
cerued, there would be enough labor left to raise
cotton sufficient for her own use and, by the aid
of emigration, she could devote her soil generally
to raising food for man and beast, which is at
present her great want. sH $50 lo.' tao ~ q
Year: 1866

In speech made by Mr.. Johnson at Nashville,
shortly before the end of the war, he made very
sagacious remark. He declared that tue peace OF
the Union could not be permanently restored and
re-establshed until both of two factions should be
overthrown and destroyed, TO wit that of the
Southern secessionists, and that headed by Chas


Sumner, which were equally responsible for war.
He added that the end ofthe first was soon TO be,
and that that of Sumner and his faction must fol-
low in proper course. Having mace easy his mind
on the score of the South, he is now turning his
attention to the disunionists Of the other end OF
the country. ~. ....af. ...


We cannot doubt that in this effort he will be
sustained by all at the North who have an intel
ligent appreciation of the interests ofhe country


The masses of the people in that part of the Union
are conservative. The wealth that has been so
marvellousy accumulated there, in the last five
years, must exert very sensible effect upon the
tone of public feeling. The masses of the people
are in favor of pacfcation and quiet and rest In
society in the world is wealth so generally dis
scminatcd; in none is each individual SO directly
and positively interested in the stability of goy-
ernment. That community cannot fail to sec the
wisdom of meeting the overtures of the South for
reconciliation with some other demonstrations
than those by which the Radical leaders have as
founded and disgusted the world They see in
the extraordinary avowals of these men nothing
but an unbnshing attempt to sustain the fortunes
of political faction, by eking out quarrel which
no longer has cause, classification or an ex-
cuse.-Bdltimore transcript. a. ..-i