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Year: 1866

We copy the following from the Indian
apolis Journoi, the central organ Of the
State Of Indiana. The journal indorscs
the communication, and we PIT K on rec
ord to show the temper of the Radicals. and
the false reasoning by which they sustain
themselves. 1t does not require an overly
wise man to see that anarchy is the fruit
that will grow from such teachings and
spirit, as presented in this communication.
We hope every good citizen will read it,
and then ask himself is it right?


'YREEooM OF SPEECH.


"The HcroW howls dreadfully because
an outraged and insultcd loyal people
would not listen to the malicious diatribes
of Andrew johnson, when lie attempted to
speak in this city, and characterizcs it a,
an invasion Of the sacred right of free
speech that convenient cloak under which
all modern Democrats and rebels claim the
right to spout treason with impunity IN the
face Of loyal people.


eve believe, as sincerely as any one,
that freedom Of speech should be held s.. :
cred, but We deny that it was denied to
Andrew Johnson on the occasion above
referred to. He had light to speak, but
that right did not make it incumbent upou
others to listen. He wanted TO speak his
piece, but the loyal portion of the crowd
did not want to hear it, and refused to lis
ten to him, When he attempted to ex-
ercse the right Of free speech, the crowd
proceeded to Ia the same thing.


Andy was speaking, and so was the
crowd. What better right had he to make
his speech than they had to make theirs /!
If Mr. johnson could not make himself
heard, it was his misfortune that 50 many
desired to be heard at once. Had any
personal violence been offered to him to
prevent him from speaking, the case would
have been different but there were no VII
olent manifestations Of physical character
toward him. The only manifestations were
Il free and Unrestraincd exercise Of the Or
gans ofspccch, which, according to Demo
cratic authority, is entirely and perfectly
Constitutional. Andy and the crowd were
engaged in running debate, in which the
chief point to be determined was, who
was entitled to the floor. Andy insisted
on speak ing, and all the other speakers
seemed equally anxious to obtain hearing
The whole transaction Was practical en-
forcement of the doctrine of free speech,
without regard TO race or color. and the only
question is, under the circumstances,
whether it would not have been more ap-
rropriate for Mr. \. johnson to have de-
fcrrcd speaking his piece until some more
auspicious occasion.
Year: 1866

Mr. Harding, editor of the Indianapo-
lis Herald, cowhdcd Mr.. Long. of thC
journal on the streets of that city on the
9th


We clip the foregoing item of news from
the last issue of the j JefierSonian We had
not heard of the matter before, but as the
admission is against the .ch~s own party
editor we suppose it must he 50. Tha
the Herald man has raw-hiding the Jour
nal fellow through the columns of his pa
per, we were very well assured, but We die
not know before that he was laying it on
in the public streets-Johnson Co. Press
Year: 1866

Butler says the rattlesnake is no brother
OF his. This announcement is favorable
to the snake.


Or COURSE. Ben. Butler signifies his
willingness to run for Congress. Otcourse
he will With the pay at fifty five dollars
a day, it is almost as profitable n stealing,
spoons.
Year: 1866

DEAR SIR:


We would respectfully call your attention to
our card above. Having been long engaged IN
the Grocery and Cotton Factorage business IN
this place, with superior facilities for the trans
action of the same, and an intimate knowledge
of the wants of the planting community, we
feel confident we can conduct your business TO
your advantage and entire satisfaction. Our
GROCERY DEPARTMENT., with the in
creased facilities at our command, together
with our long experience in the trade. we can
guarantee to our friends and customers full
and varied stock, which will enable us at all
times to fill their orders promptly and at the
lowest market rates. One of our house Will
devote his entire time and attention 10 the sale
of COTTON. Having thorough knowledge
Of the same, and being sellers only, we can at
all times obtain the highest market prices. We
are prepared to make advances on Cot n con-
signed TO us. All consignments Of Coz, on will
be covered with Insurance in our open policy.
unless otherwise ordered. By a strict attention
to business, we trust to merit a Ltinuance Of
the liberal patronage already extended us.
Soliciting a share Of your business, we remain,


Very Respectfully.


ANDERSON, GAY h BUGHER.


MEMPHIS. Tenn. September ]. 1866. ~
Year: 1866




Quietly pursuing our usual employs we
are startled by the tolling BELL Its MOURN
full tones speak to all for miles around
saying, The Angel of Death has again
come to this valley"


Who is dead 2" is at the same moment
asked in hundred dwellings. Stroke
follows stroke, an untold feeling takes pos
session of our hearts and we hush our
very breaths as if TO catch from the tolling
bell the name of the dead.


Has the spirit of some sweet babe
flown from earth, or has the grandsire Of
four score years ceased to suffer? Has
the death angel caught the young and
joyous life away, or has he entered the
sick mans chamber again and this time
refused TO depart alone?


Once three is heard Shall it be re-
peated or must fond parents see the form
of the little innocent prattler laid in earth ?
1t is repeated. Shall it again be heard
or does mother cold in death answer no
more the call of her child Thrice
threel What man is dead? Has tardy
death at last called the old man away or
has the shadow fallen upon the dwelling
of the young man !.


The tolling bell speaks the past
Through childhood and youth we easily
correct. We near the number that marks
early manhood-the successive strokes
seem to make a longer interval for now
every added stroke falls heavier upon our
heart strings. Nineteen is sheard-twenty
echoes mournfully-twenty-one and its
sad note trembles on the breeze as tho
unwilling to die till all might know tha:
the year of early manhood and deaths
dark portal may be entered at once.
B. c. E.
Year: 1866

BURNING SrRAw.-In the country, the
other day, we noticed several farmers bur
ming straw. This is an absolute waste.
Straw makes excellent feed for stock. and it
can be got into stacks so that it will keep
for years, at a cost which would not exceed
fifty cents per ton. Nearly all our farmers
have seen the time when they would not
sell straw. it they had it. for 500 ton. If
there happens to come very wet winter
straw will be valuable; il a very dry winter.
it will be more so. We protest such waste.
6lusd San
Year: 1866

Coon CAsE-A deceased chief justice once
addressed jury in the following mod
el speech: Gentlemen of the jury, iu
this case the counsel on both sides are
uninteIligble, the witnesses incredible, and
the plaintiff and defendant are both such
bad characters that to me it is Indifferent
which way you give yonr verdict.
Year: 1866

CURE FOR COINS Stake lemon, cut a
piece of it off, then nick it so as 10 let in the
toe with the corn. Tie this on at night so
that it cannot move and you will find the
next morning that, with blunt knife, the
corn will come away TO great extent. Two
or three applications will effect thorough
cure.
Year: 1866

REPEATED observation md experiment has
shown that The solid refuse Of shale used in
The manufacture Of parslfine oil is most
perfect purifier of the fIthiest water. The
substance is at present thrown aside by the
manufacturers of parafi}Te oil as vauelsss.
Year: 1866

A REMARKABLE discovery is reported in It.
ally, by which two persons may converse by
telegraph; recognizing the sounds of each
others voices! There was something like it
here some years ago, between New York and
Boston, but it WAS given up on account OF
the New York operators breath smelling SO
strong Of gin.
Year: 1866

GREASE Srors IN Books OH PApERs.-
Place piece of blolting paper on the under
part Of the leaf Of book or paper, and rub
on the grease spot with piece Of sponge
or woolen cloth a small quantity Of benzine
and the grease will disappear.
Year: 1866

A DOC "SoLD.-The following occurrence
is described by the informant as being one Of
The most amusin e scenes he ever noticed:


A gentleman in New Haven recently erect
ed on Chapel Street, near the colleges large
and beautiful residence, and adorned the
grounds with extraordinary taste and expense
Among other ornaments, not far from the
street. he placed large cast-iron statue of a
dog whose belligerent appearance and defiant
attitude made him "look as large as life and
twice as ugly" For weeks atlerward, the
little dogs and all. )" Oh passing by the house
never failed to give the statue complmenta
ry bark and growl which, however, never
disturbed its eqnanimity. But one day, a
big Towser from the country was following
bis matters market wagon into town, aud
happened to spy the hostile form Of the cast
iron foe. preliminary growl and bow-wow
produced no effect. Sury aud defiant his
enemy continued to gaze at him. Canine
nature could stand it no longer. One leap
over the fence brought him into the yard,
and two or three more carried him to bis
mute antagonist. Quicker than thought he
attempted to fasten his teeth in the cast-iron
chops OF the statue, but the next moment
gave up the contest. The last seen of that
dog was, he WAS sneaking out ofthe yard will,
his tail between his legs, the most complete,
Iy sold specimen of canine society ever wit
messed.
Year: 1866

The park, large as it is, will not suffice
for half the outdoor operations in the Ex-
hibitiop, and therefore an annex for agri-
cultural purposes has been established in the
Island OF ST. German, which is distant abe ut
mile and half from the Exhibition; II is
annex will afford space for the competitive
trials Of machinery, and for many other cp'
Grafton which could not be carried on in
the park.
Year: 1866

lieve that offenses have or 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, and District-Attor-
merry of such district to attend at such
place within the district, and for such
time as he may designate, for the pur-
pose Of the more speedy arrest and trial
of persons charged with a violation of this
act; and it shall be the duty Of every
judge or other officer, when any such req
uisitiOn shall be received by him, to attend
at the place and for the time therein des-
ignated.


SEC TO- That it shall be lawful for the
President of the United States, or such
persons as he may empower for that pur-
pose, to employ such part of the land or ma
val forces of the United States, or of the
militia, as shall be necessary to prevent
the violation and enforce the due execu-
ton Of this act


SEC. II. That upon all questions of
law, arising in any cause under the pro-
visions Of this act, final appeal may be
taken to the Supreme Court of the Uni
ted States.
Year: 1866

Near Cambridge, Mass, company of
gypsies has located one hundred in num-
ber They obtain their livelihood chief
ly by trafficking in horses, although some
of the women are said to gather consider
able money from the credulous By telling
fortunes. The band is governed by a
queen. She is married and has one child,
AID lives in great luxury compared with
the style of her subordinates. Since
thier sojourn in Cambridge they have had
q beautiful chariot built for her accom-
modation. The interior is provided with
bed upon which the queen can recline
while travelling through the country; and
there are also apartments provil led for her
husband and child
Year: 1866




THE PRESIDENTS New Policy DEFINED-A
special Washington dispatch OF the 10th to the
Cincinnati Commercial says;


The President, at the request of the Mississippi
commissioners, had consultation last night with
Chief Justice Chase with reference to the trial of
Jefferson Davis. Judge Chase gave the same rea-
son. already so well known, why the trial had not
taken place. and that was the failure of Congress,
in law recognizing the judicial districts Of the
judges, to provide for the new circuits. The
President will allude to this fact in his annual
message


The statement of the Philadelphia Ledger that
the President sent for the chief justice to talk
over the policy Of impartial Suffrage, is authorita
lively denied.


A wellknown Eastern Democratic politician had
an hours interview with the President to-day, and
| found him indisposed to make any more removals
| from Office on political grounds. He also learned
| that the President intended to leave the recon
structon question hereafter entirely in the hands
of Congress; that he intended no faetiDus opposi-
ton to that body, and that be resented with ndig-
nation an intimatiOn that he did not intend to exc
cute the laws which had been made over his veto.
Mr. johnson also added that several prominent
Southern men were urging upon him the propriety
of declaring an universal amnesty for impartial
suffrage. He informed them, he said, that his
views in the latter regard had already been ex
pressed in message to Congress last session, ant
f in his letter to Governor Sharkey. He was il
favor of impartial suffrage, and as for eXtendn!
general amnesty he could not now decide.


-Ss----
Mechanics have worked 600 years on the spir
, I nf thn cathedral at Stra shuru,
Year: 1866

or FT,ir PATHOLOGICAL or DISEASED state to the
natural color and condition of health by working upon the
roots and pap sceou ecreOns Of the Hair supplying the


Hair with that nucols eemsn in which the blood proved
deficient and emovng the accumulated excess OF danurHh
and humor, making
Year: 1866

sE~A plain spoken Western preacher
delivered the following from his desk: II
would announce 10 t,ie congregation that
probably by mistake, there was len at this
meeting house this morning, a small cot
wean aud of an exceedingly pale blue
color, IN the place whereof was taken a
large silk umbrella, aud of great beauty
Blunders Of this sort, brethren and sisters.
are gctimg little too common
Year: 1866

An Eastern paper strikes the names of
two subscribers from its list because
they were recently hung. The publish
er says he was compelled to be severe
because he did not know their present
address.
Year: 1866

! New TuEATRE.-This evening the ladies
of the Memorial Association who have
lately been giving their beautiful tableaux
for the benefit Of the southern orphans
give complimentary entertainment TO
Messrs. Dufield & Waldron, as an acknow-
ledgment Of the liberality these gentlemen
have shown in placing the theatre free OF
charge at the disposal Of the ladies Tor their
praiseworthy object.


The performances will consist OF Ia
bleaux, songs, and an excellent farce. We
expect to see o crowded house.
Year: 1866

p ACCIDENT ON THE CENTRAL RAILROAD.
On Tuesday afternoon last, the train on
the Virginia Central railroad going west
lost car near Jackson river by the front
wheel going off. The car was literally
smashed to pieces; but as there happened
to be no one in it, no lives were lost. The
brakeman leaped on the. car in front, and
thereby escaped, though the escape was q
narrow one. r The train was delayed only
an hour or two, and the return train came
through irregular time.
Year: 1866

CIRCUIT CoURr OF HENRIc0-JUDGE
CHRISTIAN PREsIDING.-The jury In the
case of the Commonwealth us., John Tier
ney have not yet been able to agree upon
a verdict, and are still in the custody ofthe
sheriff. Judge Christian Instructed them
yesterday that IL they had any doubt OF
the guilt Of the prisoner they were bound
to acqnit him. - q


The case Of Hutcheson and others on 9
writ Of sgperseds0s to the county levy OF
1865 WAS under consideration the whole
day. Tho Judge oyerrnled the motion "a
.qussb, and thereupon the counsel for The
Justjces moved the court to allow him to
introduce record evidence not appearing
amongst the papers aled in the case and
parole testimony, TO prove that the amoant
levied for by the County Court Is not larger
than Win be required to meet the neces-
sary expenses OF the county. This motion
was argued ct length By the respective
counsel, and time Was taken by the Judge
till to-mofrow 70 consider Of his decision
Year: 1866

THIS Congress owes it to its own char
acter TO set the seal Of its reprobation
upon q doctrine which Is becoming too
fashionable namely, that TINS
is the rhiie mans GOrrnmsnt.-Ihad
Stcrsrs


Those who are in favor Of setting the
seal of reprobation" upon the doctrine
THAT this is the white mans Govern.
ment, should vote for CHESTER d. HUB
BARD. He Is an humble imitator Of the
mighty THApDEUs and, like him, be-
lieves in negro nobility and superiority,
Year: 1866

Those who travel on the cars, or who
witness the movement of the trains,
and the men who operate the roads, may
desire to know the signals used every
where on the roads The signals are
given by the whistle, by lanterns, flags
and motion of the arms. Their signih-
cation is:


One whistle-"Down brakes


Two whistles-"0f brakes


Three whistles-"Back up.


Continued whistle-'Danger.


A rapid succession of short whistles is
the cattle alarm at which the brakes will
always be put down.


A sweeping parting of hands on level
of the eye is the signal to go ahead.


A downward motion of one hand, with
extended arms, Ito stop.


A beckoning motion of one hand, Ito
back" 80.


A lantern raised and lowered vertically
is signal for Starting swung at
right angles, or crosswise the track,
ITO stop" swung in circle back the
train.


A red flag waved upon the track must
be regarded as a signal Of danger So
with other signals given with energy;


Hoisted at a station is a signal for a
train to stop. .


Stuck up by the roadside is signal Of
danger on the track ahead.


Carried unfurled upon the engine IS q
warning that another engine or train is
on lis way.
Year: 1866




In regard to the reported prevalence
OF cholera in New York, the Journal Of
Commerce, Of Friday, says.


The sensation reports which have been
published about the prevalence of cholera
in New York have materially inj jured the
trade Of the city Most Of these reports
originated here in the columns of those
papers which care only for making SEN
salion, reckless of the consequences.
The foundation thus laid has been built
upon by the journals of other cities, for
the two-fold purpose of attracting atten-
ton to their columns, and OF building up
some rival commercial interest Thus
the stories have been magnifed as often
as repeated until many country mer-
chants really believe that the cholera is
prevalent here as an epidemic, and are
afraid even to visit the city to make their
usual purchases for the fall trade. Those
who aided in establishing here the very
costly Sanitary Department are also de-
sirous to vindicate their sagacity, aud
| secure the popular approval of their ac-
ton, and they are consequently tempted
TO enlarge upon that type OF summer
complaint now chronicled here under
the name Of cholera. After a somewhat
careful investigation, we have failed to
find one authenticated case of the malig-
nant disease once known as Asiatic chol-
era. Cholera morbus, severe dysentery,
and similar diseases, always more orless
prevalent in the summer season, are to
be found in various parts of the city.
The cases are not as numerous as the
average former seasons, nor are they
especially severe in kind Least of all
are they in any sense contagious or cpl
demic. Persons coming here from other
localities are no more liable TO be at
tackled by summer complaints this year
than in any former summer, and the
whole fright in regard to it is totally
without foundation in reasen or fact.
We make these statements in this column
because we wish them to be considered
by business men who read our paper and
who would visit the city but for the fears
of their families whom they must leave
behind The absence of dealers from
this cause has induced an increased pres
sure to SELL and those who take advan-
tage of this feeling to purchase now are
not likely to regret it,
Year: 1866

Have now opened their FALL Stock ofCassimeres
tor Gcntlemens wear Of the best styles to be found
in the New York Market, and we think they surpass
anything in style that have ever before offered 20
the people OF 'his community. ap4
Year: 1866

WORCESTER, Mass, June ls.-The express
freight tram from Norwich this morning ran
into freight car at Auburn, which had been
blown by the wind from turnout on to the
main track. The engine and nine cars were
thrown off the track, and the engineer had his
leg broken.
Year: 1866

LETTER OF A GEORGIA UNIoNIST.
To the Editors of the Egeniag Post;


The letter of Montgomery Blair, in your
paper Of the 8th, requires more than pas
sing notice, especially from these who claim
the title OF Southern Loyalsts." There
are some expressions used in il that cannot
be excused on the ground OF haste in writ
ing or -iRexperience9 in ccon1posltion-the
author is too well verse in such essays TO
seek the protection which such defence
would afford him His letter WAS written
with an object, aud It was doubtless care
fully considered. Unfortunately for Mr.
Blair, he is entirely unaequainted with some
Of the secret history Of the secession ofA.H.
Stephens, which bis notorious hero could
easily give him, or, failing in this, he could
acouaint himself with by communicating
with any man who lived in Georgia at the
time the events occurred that have made
him 50 conspicuous.


At the hazard Of newspaper. .notoriety,
and with the expectation Of being forced to
adduce evidence to prove my assertion, I
here assert, that Alexander H. Stephens
was not a Union man at or during the ses-
sion Of the Convention Of the state Of Geor-
gia which took her out of the Union, but
that he was the leader and controller Of its
acts, and only assumed the name Of Union
ist because he doubted the extent of the
disnnion sentiment of the state at that time,
and sought to act in such a way that, how
ever the state might go, he would be in the
ascendant Especially was he guided in
his conduct by knowing that popular feel
ING was pointedto Jefferson Davis. as. the
representative Of tue secession element, and
that he was. already designated as the man
to head tie rebellion. Political jealousy
urged Mr. Blair's hero Of "noblest senSIbil-
Year: 1866

Devoted to the cause Of Republicauisrs, the IN
tsrests of gro the advancement Of Education
and the best coed OF Potter county Owning guide
except that of Principle it will endeavor 10 aid In the
work of more fully Freedomizing our Country,
Year: 1866

JAMES BELGER. late Captain in the
Union army, brought an action against the
Adams Express Company, to recover the
value Of trunk and its contents, estimated
at S4OO. The cause came on for trial re-
Gently in the Supreme Court, Circuit, before
Justice Balcolm and jury. One Of the
defences set up was, that in any event the
plaintiff could not recover more than $50,
for the reason that in their receipt Of the
trunk the defendants had expressly stipula-
ted they should not be held for any sum over
that amount unless the contents were made


known to them, and special contract made
between the parties. The court directed the
jury to find verdict for the plaintiff for $50
and interest.
Year: 1866

The Irish adopted citizens of Wash
ington, held a largo meeting a few
evening ago, and passed the following
resolution


ReSolved, That tho late maneuvering
Of the Radicals to gain over the votes
Of our fellow-citizens, can only be re-
garded by the latter with ridiculo and
contempt, particularly when it is re-
membered that tho Radicals have al
waYs been the bitter enemies of the
Irish race, and that their leader, Thad
Stevens, only recently declared in a
public speech the negro to be far better
and more deserving than the Irish and
Germans; and that during the last
session they were careful not to con-
sumate any measure for for the benefit
of those whose vote they now aim to
secure. e1 l0r


Let the Radicals put that in their
pipe and smoke it.