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Year: 1866




death. Change is whispered in ever


passing breeze, written on the air
cloud, painted on the forest leaves, AM


doomed by the ocean waves as the,


lash the shore. But change is not a way


sad Autumn is but the harbinger 0
Spring. The flower drops aud mingle


with the dust that another, no less beau


tiful and dear, may bloom, II happy
hearts are made sorrowlul by unfortu
nate occurrences, sad hearts, too, are
made joyful by pleasant changes. l
some are left desoate and alone whc


were surrounded once by kindred and
friends, 50 some who were frendless and
uncared for have found an interest in the
hearts, and home in the affections oI
those about them, gladdened by the good
fortune that has bettered their condition
Suppose q revelation were given US to.
day that everything benceforth in this
world was to abide as it is; that the time
for change had ceased, and should be
known no more forever; what consterna-
ton would seize US. Do any live who'll


y in the present? Are we not all look =
ing for the coming future to bring US the
higher good we seek? 1t is as true as
trte that nan is never satisfied the good
he pursues is never quite reached, and
were all to stop now, farewell to ever ac.
compIishing the great aim for which he
lives. Now misfortune assais us, there
is hope that some kinl change may come
to OUT advantage, and We bear our bur-
dens more lightly as we remember the
mu!ability Of fear.hly things. We are ac-
custOmed to speak sadly ofearth's changes,
but where is the person who would be
satisfied with fixed, monotonous, unva.
ried life? Change in the power which
keeps all things moving, the impulse
which stimulates us in everything we do
and in thanking The benefcent Author Of
existence for the many blessings we enjoy
We should bless Him for the changes that
checker our lot


In the spiritual as well as in the mate
rial world, there is continual change, and
vastly more important. 1t is law of ma
ture that nothing stands STILL that in ev-
there is progression or retrogres-
sion. The human mind is either advance
ing in goodness and knowledge, or it is
taking the downward road of ignorance
and degradation. By far the most i'm
portant change, then, depends wholly on
our own choice. Earthly change will
affect US little if the mind and heart are
becoming better, more enlightened, near
er to the inhabitants of that world who
know no change but from the beautiful,
10 the more beautiful, the good to the
better, becoming ever more holy, more
laPpy, advancing nearer to the King Of
ilory, forever progressing upward and
inward. But the gfrst reat change must
,e here, Here must be the preparation
or the endless progression or retrogres>
ion. As the duties of one hour fit US
or the everlasting future. Let US, then,
instead Of bewaiIing the changes which
ime is working around US, see carefully
0 the changes it is working within US,
nd SEQ too, that they be such as shall
prepare US for the elevated society Of the
ust made perfect in heaven, that the last
Mortal change may introduce US to the
weet surprises and fadeless glories Of.
happy eternity. Let the mutations Of
fe stimulate us to greater earnes.ness.
Year: 1866

READING NEwsPAFERs.-It is q great


mistake in female education to keep a
young lady's time and attention devoted
to only the fashionable literature Of the
day. Ii you would qualify her for cons
yersstiOn you must give her something to
talk about-gjye her an education with
this actual world and its transpiring
events. Urge her to read the newspapers
and become familiar with the present
character and improvements Of our race
History is Of some importance; but the
past work is dead and We have nothing
to do with it. Our thoughts and our con
Germs should be for the present world; to
know what it is, and improve the condi-
ton of it. Let her have intelligent opiu-
ions, and be able to sustain an intelligent
concerning the mental, NOR.
al and political improvement of our times
Let the gilded anuuals and poems on the
Centre table be kept par; of the time
covered with daily and weekly journals.
Let the whole iamily-men, women and
the newspapers.
Year: 1866

notes, certificates Of indebtedness or Of de-


posit, or Of the interest accrued thereon,


which have been OF which may be issued
under any act Of Congress. II shall be the
duty Of the Secretary Of the Treasury 10 re
tire and cancel an amount Of the Treasury
notes, certificates or other obligations bear
ing interest equal in amount to the bonds
disposed Of, and the public debt shall not
hereafter be increased by authority Of this
after the first day Of July next, the interest
on certificates Of deposit for temporary
loans shall not exceed the annual rate Of
five per centum."
Year: 1866

be paid for their services the like fees as


may be allowed to them for similar services
IN other cases, and In all cases where the pro-
ceedings are before a commissioner, he shall


be entitled TO fee Of ten dollars, in full for
his services in each case, inclusive Of all ser
vices incident 10 such arrest and examiua-
tlon. The person or persons authorized 10 ex-
ecute the process to be issued by such COM
mssiOners for the arrest Of offenders against
the provisions Of this act shall be entitled te
fee Of FIVE dollars for each person he or
they may arrest and take before any such
commissioner as aforesaid, with such other
fees as may be deemed reasonable BY such
commissioner for such other additional ser
vices as may be necessarily performed by
him or them, such as attending at the ex-
animation, keeping the prisoner in custody,
and providing with food and lodging during
his detention, and until the final determine
tiOn Of such commissioner, and in general
for performing such other duties as may be
required in the premises, such fees 10 be
made up IN conformity with the fees usu-
ally charged by the officers Of the courts Of
justice within the proper district or county,
as near as may be practicable, and paid out
Of the Treasury Of the United States, on the
certificate of the Judge Of the district within
which the arrest is made, and 20 be recov-
cradle from the defendant as part Of the
judgment in case of conviction.


Section 9. That whenever the President
Of the United States shall have reason TO be-
lieve, that offenses have been or are likely
to be committed against the provisions
Of this act within any judicial district, it
shall be lawful for him, in his discretion, TO
direct the Judge, Marshal or District At
torney Of such district to attend at such
place within the district, and for such time
as he may designate, for the purpose of the
more speedy arrest and trial Of persons
charged with 4 violation of this act, and it
shall be the duty Of every judge or other
officer, when any such requisitions shall be
received by him TO attend at the time and
place, and for the time therein designated.


Section 10. That it shall be lawful for the
President of the United States, or such per-
sons as he may empower for that purpose
to employ such part of the land or naval
forces Of the United States, or Of the mill
tia, as shall be necessary TO prevent the
violation and enforce the due execution Of
this act.


Section II. That upon all questions of
law arising in any cause under the proyis-
ions of this act, a final appeal may be taken
to the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Year: 1866

HIS inimitable preparation Of sARsAPARILLA
nhs long stood Ht the head Of the various com,
pounds OF that valuable drug.
HIS Compound Of WILD CHERRY has
become a household word through


out the West


and South. His Worm LoEenges,
less than a year after their introduction,
Year: 1866

THE Political SrTUATIoN-The joint
resolution proposing the new amendment of
the Constitution will come up before the
House this moring. We are induced to be-
lieve that not a single Union vote will he
thrown against it. From what we can learn
none of the friends of the measure desire to
debate it but it is supposed that the oppo-
sition will insist upon expressing their SEN
timents, which of course will not be objected
to by the majority. This may postpone the
vote for day or two. After its passage Git
seems to be generally conceded that the
Presidents sanction to the measure is not
requisite) steps will be at once taken to adj
nit Tennessee. NJ. Stevens is said to have
expressed himself to the effect that Tennes-
see should be admitted before the adjourn
ment of the present Congress, which will GER
tainly be not later than the first of August.
If a proper bill can be reportad to admit
Tennessee and Arkansas it would pass over
whelmingly.-W Washington Chronicle.
Year: 1866

MEssRs EDITORS believing the people
of North Carolina desire the election of true
and loyal men to all the offices of honor and
trust, suggest for the consideration OF the
true Union of the State, the name of Geo.
w. Logan, of Rutherford, for Governor and
that of Thomas Settle, of Rockingham, for
Lieutenant-Governor


There can be no objection to these gentle
men, that they are in any manner response
bic for the past or present state of things
Their records as Union men, are beyond ques-
ton.


Their course during the war and up to the
present time, has been straitforward and
consistent; they did not affiliate with the
secessionists during the war, nor have they
acted with the dcstructives of the present
day.


Mr. Logan is undoubtedly the strongest
man in the west He is an able debater;
man of sound ability and well qualified to
fill the Office of Governor. MI. Settle is we'll
suited for the position of Lieutcnant-Gov
ernor, being thoroughly acquainted with all
the parliamentary rules that are necessary for
the Speaker of the Senate. Upon the whole,
Messrs Editors, in my opinion, Mr.. Logan
and Mr.. Settle are two of the best men in the
State, and their election will no doubt meet
the appreciation of every true lover of the old
Flag and be the cause of great rejoicing
among the Union men of the State.


respectfully ask the consideration of the
two gentlemen that have suggested hoping
that the day is not far distant when those
who labored to preserve the country from the
evils of secession and war will again be
placed in power, and that the true Union
men of the State may rule, l am very respect
fully UNION.


Raleigh, N. c., June 18th, 1866.


WORTHY of IMITATIoN.-The inhabitants
of Perry county, Ala, have shown themselves
much more sensible and humane than those
of many sections of the South Instead of
abusing and numbering the freedmen, and
denouncing the Abolitionists, they have set
themselves to work for the benefit of the
colored population, which they know must
always exist among them. They feel that it
is better and safer to have the blacks intelli-
gent than ignorant and vicious Accordingly
a meeting was to be held in Marion, the
county seat, on the 18th, to provide means
for encouraging the freed .people in their
wishes and efforts to acquire common
school education. The call is signed, among
others, by Hons. A. B. Moore and J. NJ. L.
Curry, whose reputation has extended be-
yond their own State. Both males and fe-
males are included in the invitation to attend
the gathering. Such spontaneous movement
rs this is among the most encouraging in
dications we have from the South.
Year: 1866

away from It's fastening and rushing
down the steep mountain side-of the
wood pile.


But all this was long ago, when you
were school boys and girls, and to-day
you watch the falling snow with far
different feelings, and your imaginings
are of far different character. But
there are other school boys and girls
who have listened to your tales of win,
ter SHOWS, and who, to-day, are watch
ing the falling flakes with the same
wondering interest you did in the early
winter life.
Year: 1866

THE MANNER OF WEARING SIT Avis.
The ladies have adopted what Is call
cd the Arabian style of wearing their
shawlS. a portion of the article Ia
drawn into II pouch between the shoui-
dcrs, like the coltrivance whereby n
squaw was habituated to carry her ju.
venile offspring. 1t looks as If 1t were
thrown on with pitchfork. to con.
form to the same taste displayed in
wearing the shawl the gentlemen should
gather the skirts of their coats and fast
en- them with u bodkin to the waist
know their sway is so dcspotic that the
most ridiculous absurdity In costume
they can assume will not diminish
their power, and they seem to adopt
these oddities to exemplify the fact.
Year: 1866

A correspondent of the Chicago Times,
thus speaks of our Legislature and its doings
Our Legislature is once more in operation.
A quorum was obtained on Wednesday. and
the moment thereafter the bill to extend the
disfranchisement was passed. 1t may be de-
feated in the Senate, but think not. 1t
will give the Governor, through his agents
in the various counties, the power, as ne
thinks, TO say who shall hold office hereafter
in Tennessee. 1t is SO palpably infamous in
its provisions that one can have no other
feeling in considering it, than that of loath-
ing and disgust for the miscreants who favor
it. The miserable creatures know not that
their ambition is Of that vaulting kind
(which o'erleaps itself" They have thus
far refused to admit to their seats any of the
recently elected members who previously
resigned. There is not the slightest pretext
for this action, except tie unlridled fury of
the majority.


The Governor, perhaps, fearing that some
of the weak-kneed might need TO have their
courage screwed to the sticking point, has
sent in another of his alarming messages,
demonstrating to the satisfaction of his fol-
lowers that another turn OF the screw is ne
cessary to keep the horrible rebels from TAX
ing the country. Oar Governor must have
horrid dreams, that they thus alright his
soul. wonder what he eats for supper In
his recent message he recommends that the
State shall pay the loyal people thereof for
their losses during the war. There may be
more in this than is dreamed of in your phi
losophy. The Governor obtained, in salts
faction Of certain sacrifices made and endur-
ed by him, by reasen of his loyalty, judg-
ments to the amount of S25, 900 against GER
tain wealthy citizens of East Tennessee. The
Federal District Court has recently declared
that Judgment void. Now, if his Excellen-
cy could get the State 10 pay the loyal for
all the injuries which they have suffered, it
would add just So, 900 to the credit side Of
his bank account.


Judge Brien, who was the Radical candi-
date for Representative in this county, and
who came very near getting 500 votes, pc
titions his Radical brothers 10 give him the
seat to which old Major Lewis was elected.
Brien, in his speeches during the canvass,
told the people that they need not vote for
Major Lewis, for if the Major received =
majority Of the votes the Radicals would
not let him have the seat. The people, how
ever, were not deferred by this from electing
the bosom friend of Andrew jackson and
the warm supporter of Andrew johnson, by
a majority that was perfectly overwhelming.
But Brien knew the stuff of which his Rad
ical brothers were made. He said that they
would not give the seat TO Maj. Lewis, and
they have not. They have not vet given it
to Brien, but they will do so. What the
legal pretext for this outrage will be / am
unable TO surmise.
Year: 1866

From the Richmond Dispatch.l


CHRIsTIANBURG, March 29.-There was
quite an amusing case Of Lynch law" in our
town last night, executed by the freedmen
on one of their brethren that is, it was like
the fable Of the boys aed the frog-fm to
us, but the opposite TO the victim. | was
startled about ten o'clock at night by the
most terrific yelling and cursing from
promiscuous multitude of men and women
proceeding down road not far from my
dwelling. ran 10 the back door, and could
just hear the most terrible oaths, proceeding
from what / supposed 10 be a set of drunken
young men, who were making night hideous
with their horrid imprecations.


This morning the matter was explainedin
the following way: There is a colored barber
about town who got employment during the
Bureau times" from the Federal soldiers
Night before last, he got into row with an
old negro woman, and struck her on the
head with a stick


As we have no Mayor and no police, the
matter was not generally known, except by
the negroes. But last night, large crowd
of them, consisting of men, women and chill
dren, gathered around his house, seized him,
II ct arms, and marched him out of
town. They first appointed an executioner,
who was armed with a good hickory, and
took off his coat for the free use of his arms.
The victim was then ordered TO take off his
shirt. To this he made violent objections,
but was overruled by the unanswerable ar
gument of a swarthy litigant, who said,
"les, sir, you got 10 take it off Ny old
marse never whipped none of us doubt Ia
kin off de shirt" This was decisive, and he
was at once rendered sans cuIotte, when the
whipping commenced. At the first lick the
victiIn writhed, one Of the murky bystan-
ders gave a long-drawn exclamation, and
said, " Don't dat sound like ole timesp' Suf-
fee 1T TO say, they laid it on heartily, as only
a negro or Yankee can lash a negro, to
the tune of nine and thirty, and bade him
ego to his own business and let ole colored
women alone"
Year: 1866

a stray contra and from down
South was lately II speeting a horse
power in operation when he broke
out thus: Mister, have seen
heaps of things in my e,but nev.
or saw anything whara horse could
do his own work, and ride himself,
too"
Year: 1866

Az ERRoR IN MARRIAGE.-Almost any error
in life may be remedied save an error in mar
riage. II n,an makes a mistake In one
thing, he can rectify il by doing right in an
other; IL one mine be unproductive, or one
6eld barren, he can try for gold in some
fresh direction--it is competent for him To
turn up the soas Of distant acres, and plant
aud reap there; bat to find you have chosen
wrongly in marriage, Is whea q man discoy-
ers Just as his sun is close upon setting, that
he has erred through life. There is no re-
tracing either road, there is no getting rid
either Of the spent existence or Of the lawful
wife; the day is gone, the die cast, the decis-
ion made beyond recall; and unhappy indeed
Is he who finds be has taken the wrong
turning.
Year: 1866

~There are in ..the City, Of London a.
streets. and in only seventy OF them rs there
room for more than two lines Of vehicles TO
pass at q time for the entire length, 90 that a
vehicle may stand still in any part Of the street
and not interfere with the progress Of one line
Of traffic. In Ill OF the streets one line OF ve-
hicIes only can pass; 1ol have NO exit, aAd are
not ghfares ct all.
Year: 1866

lack of property, of intelligence, or Of virtue,
then we may fix other criteria and exclude
Jews, Irish, Germans, In6dels, Catholics,
men over six feet high or under FIVE, red
haired men or black eyed men and men can
have no rights which the majority are bound
to respect on principle.


We will coneede no such position. We will
stand on the platform of our fathers, and sus-
tain the grand principles which they promul
gated in behalf OF Liberty, the rights of man
and Free Institutions We deny with them
the divine right of Kings to rule, the right of
property in man, and the right of property or
of intelligence to rule the poor and the ignor-
ant without their consent.


Now while the foregoing principle is the
vital principle of true Republican Govern
ment, it may not be possible at all times and
in all cases to give it practical application
We must not however let the difficulties in
the way Of the practical realization of the
ideal or abstract perfection of the Republican
System obscure or eradicate that principle.
We must aim always at perfection, and while
taking no step backward, strive to regulate
and enlarge the practical exercise of popular
rights in accordance with the conditions OF
the people and the exigencies of the times.
And this alone is practical statesmanship.
Year: 1866

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The Daily Union and Advocate Of this af
ternoon publishes full report of Col. Bulk
ley, engineer in chief of the Russian Tele.
graph expedition, as received by the Western
Union Telegraph Company, at its head office
in this city, Tby Col. Palmer, the Secretary
The report is very interesting and satisfactory
to all concerned in the great enterprise OF
uniting the two Continents by telegraph.
Year: 1866

r NEW YoRK, Jan. 26.


Gov. Cummings. Of Colorado Territory.
telegraphs Senator Sumner about the petition
of colored citizens, calling his attention to the
fact that the Legislature of Colorado at its
first session. in 1861, passed law establish
ing the qualification of voters, making no dis
tinction on account of color or race but the
session of 1864 passed law depriving negroes
and mulattoes OF the right. APO


Gov. Cummings SAYS: Il invoke your
earnest attention to the subject, and hope for
honor of the Territory that you will promptly
take action to erase this odious record from
the statute book


- deem it proper to say also that the
Legislative Assembly owes it to the enligh,-
ened sentiment of the country to take into
consideration the condition Of the colored
people, with regard to public schools Under
the law of s6l, offering them equal political
privileges with others, they came here in con
siderable numbers. TO an equal if not greater
extent than any other class of immigrants
Evidences of their industry, frugal,y aud
thrift are seen IN various parts of the territory
some of the finest property belonging to
them. They are subject to the tax laid FOR
the support Of public schools, while their
children are not permitted attendance there
in consequence of their exclusion from public
and private society. Some of these people
have been compelled to send their children
to the Eastern States TO be educated, while
paying taxes for education in this Territory 4:
but all are not able to incur this expense, and
as necessary consequence many OF their
children must grow up in ignorance. / sub
nit, without argument, the fact that colored
people in Denver and various parts of the
Territory are taxed to pay for educating white
children. while their own are excluded from
the public schools and your action will de-
termiue how long tins humiliating and unjust
law will be permitted to 60 before the world.
Justice to the living and gratitude To those
who died that the nation might live. forbid
that the state of things against which these
petitioners protest should no longer prevail


II only perform my duty in calling your
attention to these subjects. For the rest the
responsibility is with you.
Year: 1866

Raya If you should ever meet with
an accident at the table, cndcavor to
be composed. A gentleman carving
tough goose had the misfortune to
send it entirely out of the dish into
the lap of young lady who sat next
to him, on which he looked her full
in the face and said with the utmost
GOODNESS : Madam, l will thank
you for that goose