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Year: 1866

It is manifostIy true that the political campaign
upon which the country Is just entering is to be
crisis of vast importance. Upon 1t will depend the
dearest interests of the United States Government
and people. Having passed through the ordeal Of
civil war trumphantly, It remains to be decided
whether the legitimate fruits Of the united labors
Of those who united, without respect Ofparty, for
the preservation of the Government shall be turned
to bitter ashcs, and tho disunion which Southern
rebels could not accomplish shall be effected by
Northern politicians.


THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN
has always battled for the Government and the
flag, and now, when disruption of the Union Is
courted by extremists who, under the guisc of pure
patriotic principle are ravenous for political power
and place, the


NATIONAL REPUBLICAN


still battles for the Gag of our Union.


1t is to be an arduous struggle, and we ask in all
sincerity that the friends Of the UniOn-which /:
our against sectionalists Of every name and
from every quarter-shall give US the encourage
ment needed by every public journal


Situated as we are at the capital of the nation
and the best facilities for obtaining Aforma
tion of the utmost Importance to every American
citizen, wo shall confidently undertake to furnisl
our readers during the forthcoming political cam
pagn with the most valuable political newspaper
printed in this or any other city


As we stood by ABRAHAM LINCOLN in the dark
hours of the Republic We stand by his successor,
ANDREW JOHNSON, to whom has been assigned the
task o! restoring to their proper relations the peo
pie lately in rebellion, believing as we do, that h'
has grasped the true theory Of RESTORATION, ant
that hO has the courage to abide by his convictions
Year: 1866

A BABY's BIoGRAPHT. An editor thu
does up the biography of a recent &C
cession to his household:


We have had so many kind friend
asking about that baby, that we
thought it necessary to biograph tn,
chap briefly, and somewhat after the
current style Of the day :


It's boy.


He's a buster.


Weighs nine pounds and a quarter,
and old women tell Us ne that he will
grow heavier as his weight increases.


He's the first boy Of which we've
ever been proprietor, and of course i:
the only baby in town


The old women before mention ed
declare him the very image of his pa.


"A little copy of his fsithfal sire.


In face and gesture.


But in Justice to the youth we must
say we think him an improvement on
the original world of progress, you
know.


This young American is as old as
could be expected, considering the
time he was born, and will doubtless
be too old for his father in a few years,
if he has good luck.


He is quite reticent on politics, and
only wants to be let alonesA


He, thinks he favors Mrs. Winslow' 3
policy.


We havn't named him yet; we
want to give him some distinguished
cognomen, but the fame of our great
men is at present so precarious that
we don't like the risk


1t is perhaps unnecessary to say, as
all biographers do of distinguished per-
sonages, that the subject of this sketch
was born at verS early, age, of "poor,
but respectable parent"
Year: 1866

RecoSsrRucriox. ox.-The orders have gone
forth for new and sub tantial building on
the site If the old Post Office Building. late
" burned. The entire management Of this
work hes been placed in the hands Of T. W.
McClelland. one Of our most popular build
ers, who is to have the work done hy the
first Of July next. We understand that
the new building is to be three stories high
and Of the most thorough construction.
Year: 1866

Now Is the Tlxs.-Frana Meyer, next
ioor to the First National Bank, politely
invites the public to call and examine his
fine stock Of Mems and Boys ready made
clothing He must dispose Of it regardless
Of prices.
Year: 1866

a frst-rate joke took place quite recently
in our courtroom. A woman was testifying
in behalf of her son, and swore that he had
worked on a farm ever since he was born"
The lawyer, who eross-examined her, said:
You assert that your son has worked on a
farm ever since he was born" Says she:-
"I do" Then" said the lawyer, what
did he do the first year p He n,iLksd,
said she, and the lawyer evaporated.
Year: 1866

A MAN got tipsy and INDUCED in nights
sleep in country grave yard. On opening
his eyes in the morning he noticed the in
scription on grave stone-"He is not dead,
but sleepeth. " ''When | am dead, he re-
marked with great deliberation, "I'H own
ur, and have no such statement as that
above NV carcass
Year: 1866

REMEMBER, it is not what people eat but
what they digest, that makes them strong.
1t is not what they gain but what they save
that makes them rich 1t is not what they
read hut what they remember, that makes
them learned 1t is not what they profess
but what they practice that makes them
strong
Year: 1866

FOR LEASING THE CONVICT LABOR OF
THE STATE PENITENTIARY OF TENN.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
- by the undersigned for leasing the Convict
Labor of the State PeRitentary of Tennessee, till
four years from said date, with the preference in
favor of the Lessee for an additional four years
over other bidders for new proposals at the end of
the first four years-Other things being equal.
The Lessee will be authorized to occupy and take
charge of the shops and wOrkhOuse in said Peni-
tertiary to put up such machinery as he may
desire and shall have the privilege of buying, at
such prices rs may be agreed upon, all the tools,
fixtures, and materials on hand, both finished and
unfinished Said Lessee shall also be bound to
hire all the able convctS on hand. or that may
hereafter come into said Penitentiary during his
term of lease excepting such as may be necessary
to keep up the establishment. Said Lessee shall
treat those hired with humanity and kindness,
conforming to such rules, bylaws and regulations
as may be established by the Directors, and work
them not exceeding ten hours per day. For each
convict so employed the Lessee shall pay into the
State Treasury the price per day bid, said pay
ment to be made quarterly lie shall also give
bond, with approved security, in the sum of hfty
thousand dollars. payable to the State of Tennes-
see for the faithful performance Of the undeTtak
ing hereby imposed. The cOnvicts will be FrOyis
ioned and clothed by the State of Tennessee. The
present number of cOnyicts-two hundred and
twenty-which number will probably be very
largely increased at an early date. All communl-
cations may be sent TO the Directors at either the
City Hotel or at the Penitentiary.


SAM'I T.. HARE,


A B. SHANKLAND,


W. MILLS,


Directors Of State Penitentiary, Tenn.
Nashville May "a. 1866. mayZO-lm
Year: 1866

Young married ladies whose misfortune it has
been not to bring forth in due season, remember
God has said you should multiply and replenish.
by letter or in person. No lady over thirty-five
years of age need make application. All cOmmu-
nicationS by letter or person strictly confidential.
Year: 1866

Our train rolled out from the Union,


depot in the early part of the night,


bound for the North. The weather was


just sufficiently cool to make one feel


agreeable in good company. The whis.


tie sounded for the first station north of


the Hoosier Capitol. As usual, every


body poked their head out to see some-


thing, if it was there. "Just married."
spoke an old lady, as she drew her head
in, after satisfying woman's curiosity,
and who could see further into mill
stone than any one else of our party.
Every one was satisfied the old lady
was correct, as they witnessed the "hugs
and buses on the give and take prin-'
ciple, and saw the surviving relatives
climbing into their country wagons
The conductor passed the new couple to
a seat, and the cars rolled swiftly away.
The first parting had been gone through
with, and the dear old home and the
loved ones there could be seen only by
the eye of memory. IA


The fair young bride had forsaken
home, parents and all that was dear to
her youthful heart, for the one she had
one hour before pledged her love forev-
er. She had given up everything for
the one she believed was dearer than all
the world beside. The brightest picture
of joy and life dazzled her eyes to the
sorrow and grief of the future.


An hour had passed and passengers
were getting drowsy. Many began to
change positions, and fold themselves
up, cot fashion, on the seats. The con-
ductor of the sleeping car soon came
along, and passing from one to another,
be notified them of a chance of good
rest in the rear car. At length he
came to the groom and bride. "Doublei
berth in the sleeping car,-can have it
if you wish-nice bed and falling cur
tains," said the conductor. The bride
blushed, dropped her eyes moment;
and then looked into the face of her
chosen. Her eyes as they rested upon
him, spoke more love than one can
write in two weeks. Her swelling bos-
ON told of the heart that was struggling
to leap from its prison house, to en-
brace the object of its affection. "What
does it cost in The sleeping cars?" asked,
the new husband. "Only one dollar
and half" answered the conductor
The husband commenced calculating:
He was in deep study. The wife felt
as any other woman would feel under
like circumstances, and looked hun
dred times better and sweeter than q
basket full of ripe cherries. But, OH
the ugly cuss she had chosen for life.-
Would that some humane being had
served him as refuse pup, and drowned
him when he was first born, for he had
not sense enough to enjoy life, and was
so mean and stingy that he would not
give one dollar and half Of ''rag cur
rency' to sleep with his beautiful and
loving wife the night they were married:
Mercury.
Year: 1866

A YOUNG lady said to her beau as
she held out pot of hot water in her
hand, "Promise to marry me, or l will
scald you" ''Throw the water" said
he, ',Td rather be scalded once than
every day of my life,''
Year: 1866

"WHY do you drive such pitiful
looking carcass as that? Why don't you
put a heavier coat of flesh on him Pat!''
ia heavier coat of flesh BY the pow
ers, the poor creature can hardly carry
what little there is on him now y
Year: 1866

Don't be afraid of little fun at
home, good people. Don't shut up
your house lest the sun should fade
your carpets, and your heart lest a
hearty laugh shake down some Of the
musty old cobwebs there. If yen want
to ruin your sons, let them think that
mirth and social enjoyment must be
lett on the threshold without, when
they come home at night. When once
homo is regarded as only place to
eat, drink and sleep in, the work be-
gins that ends in gambling houses and
reckless dissipation. Young people
must have fun and relaxation some
where; if they do not find it at their
own hearthstones it will be sought at
less profitable places. Therefore let
the fire burn brightly at night, and
make the homestead delightful with
all those little arts that parents per-
tectly understand. Don't repress the
buoyant spirits of your children; half
an hour Of merriment round the lamp
and freight of home, blots out the
remembrance of many a care and an
noyance during the day, and the besc
safeguard they can take with them in
to the world is the unseen influence of
u bright little domestic frcsidc.
Year: 1866

EARLY MILKING.--Cows should be
MIXED early in the morning, so that
they can feed on the dcwy grass. The
hours of such feed is worth as much as
that of the rest of the day, towards
getting good flow of milk So wake
up boys at fathers rap on the partition
wall, and hurry to the yard with pail
in hand, and have the cows in pasture
before any body's else, Be sure and
milk clean A boy who will milk clean
will have a good recommendation Of
being faithful wherever he goes, and
such recommendation always goes
great way among business men,
T Maine Farmer.
Year: 1866

A rich old widower in Canada is
said TO have practised very artiul
scheme to gain the hand of the belle of
the village. He got an old gypsy to
tell the young lady's fortune in words
which he dictated as follows:


"My dear young lady, your star will
soon be hid for short time by a very
dark cloud, but when it re-appears it
will continue TO shine with uninter-
rupted splendor until the end of your,
days. Before one week wealthy old
widower, wearing suit of black, and
fine castor hat, will pay you a visit
and request your hand in marriage
You will accept his offer, become his
wife, and be left widow in possession
of all his property before the close of
the year. Your next husband will be
the young man of whom you think
most at present"


Three days after, the old gentleman
dressed in the manner described by the
gipsy, presented himself to the young
lady, and the marriage followed. The
year is more than out but the tough
old widower still fingers.
Year: 1866

A child name that will ever be sweet.
ly linked with the uhdyiDg memory
Of our martyred President. For to.
getbertbey went out in life, from their
quiet peaceful home in Illinois, TO tho
lofty Halls in the Presidential Man.
sion, and together they came back with
silent lips, and folded hands, sleeping
peacefully IN death; the mission OF
each accomplished the work of life all
done. The little boy and the great
statesman There is something beau
tiful in the thought Of the sweet mis-.
sion Willie's death may have accom-
plished; how far reaching in its infn-
ence who shall tell. His life OF Joy ia
ded out in troublous times, and the
shadow of great sorrow was added
to the heart already overburdencd with
the weight of periled nations care.
II seems 10 me, that as bis spirit went
upward, the door of heaven was left a..
jar to the spiritual. eye of Abraham
Lincoln, and that often, amid his wea.
riness and toll, he caught glimpses of
the glory to be revealed; and above
the jar and tumult of earths discord-
ant passions, came often to soOthe his
troubled spirit-a sound of the heav.
emily harmony, in which was mingled
the voice of his departed child And
that noble heart, always tender and
generous, grew moro and more soften
ed and subdued, under the silent, un-
seen influence, and he wrought and
wept and prayed increasingly, for the
great good OF the nation, and the
world his warm sympathies gush
ing out even towards his murderous
enemies.


Willie though absent, was ever pres.
ent with his Father, for he said upon
one occasion 10 an officer in TIE army,
"Do you ever find yourself talking
with the dead? Since Willie died, l
catch myself talking with him every
day as though be were with me"


All. who knows what precious spir.
it communings were those? Who
knows how silently and swectIy the
Angel Boy was leading the father on.
ward, and showing him the mysteries
of the Kingdom? And who knows
what sure foreshadowings thrilled that
great yearning heart; of the not dis
lant time, when, on the other shore,
he should clasp again the hand of his
boy, and together they should stray by
the 'still waters and green pastures,
Of the better land.


But three years they were divided
to Willie, wandering amid the glories
of Heaven, they were but so many gol
den hours; TO his father, such years as
no man ever lived before; in which
the heart.throbs of lifetime were con
densed, and sublime mission was ac
complshod. And then another sbad
ow fell upon the Presidential Manson
in comparison to which, the shadow
Willie's coffin had cast there, was, oh
so small. That fell darkly on the
hearts of parents and brothers, but this
fell dark and black over great nation
aye, and over the world. But they
took up the sleeping boy tonderly, and
laid him by the mighty dead, and bro't
them onward, while cannon doomed
and tears fell like Autumn rain; and
pure white flowers were strewn al
along the long funeral way, till at last
they rest side by side near the dear
home they left four years ago, in life
and happiness, and health. Loving ir
their lives. and in their death not divi
ded.-T Little Corporal.
Year: 1866

In order to keep soap grease clean
and sweet during the summer, rnn off
somo lye, and boil it down until it will
cat feather, if put into it. Then put
it down in iron or other vessel, and
throw your meat rinds and scraps
therein. When you make your soap,
boildownlye as before, put it in a kettle,
and this grease with other if you have
it, and let it boil and stir occasionally.
In order to test the proportions OF
grease and lye, take some out into a
dish, let it cool, and if it does not get
hard, your soap needs more boiling
The experienced can test the presence
of too much lye BY its keen bite. and
its absence, vice versa, by touch of
the tongue. A half day is time enough
ordinarily to make kettle of soap,
which, when done, should cut out like
gingerbread.-C0r. Germantown Tele-
graph.
Year: 1866

nara thing Of beauty is a joy for
ever--by the use of Palmor's Cosmetic
Lotion all eruptions and pimples are
removed from your face and hands, it
cures efFectually and leaves the skin
soft and fair.
Year: 1866

As this weapon, which was referred TO a
few days since in the German war news, will
in all probability be frequently mentioned
during the course Of the present European
war, a few words in description of its plan
and principles will not be out of place


The cartridge used in the needle" gun is
made Of stiff card board, the ball. powder,
and explosive composition being contained
in one and the same cylinder. It's great
popularity is that the detOnating powder is
placed Immediately in rear Of the base of
theball, and between it and the powder. The
advantage Of this is, that when the powder
is ignited, that portion next the ball, in
which combustion is FIRST perfected, eXerts
lis full force upon the proiectile, the powder
in rear also eXerting Its influence as it be-
comes almost simultaneously ignited. I'm
der the present system, in which that part
of the powder next 10 the breech of the gun
is FIRST ignited, a portion of the powder is
frequently expelled from the gun with the
ball in condition Of only partial combus-
tion, the explosive force of the powder first
consumed being adequate to eXpel the ball
and the powder in its front before the whole
charge has time to become entirely ignited,
Thus in the Needle gun all the powder is
consumed and applied to the best effect, and
SO as TO obtain its fullest force at the same
instanst and in the same direction.


The Needle gun is a breeCh-loader, and
when the trigger is pulled a stout needle
or wire Is thrust through the base Of the
cartridge, parallel with its axis, into the de-
/ tonating charge hy the ball, causing It's ex,
| plosion and the ignition Of the cartridge
/ In accuracy the Needle" gun cannot be
/ surpassed and lis effective range is said q
| be about fifteen hundred yards. 1t is, how
ever, doubtful whether il will be found tC
/ bear with impunity the necessarily rough
treatment Of an active campaign. The
/ Prussian Jagcrs and sharpshooters generally
are armed with this formidable weapon, anC
/ upon a skirmish line, when it can be useC
with care and deliberation, it must prov,
! highly effective,
Year: 1866

The SeWanee Coal Mines


IN FUTURE WILL DE WORKED BY THE
Il Tennessee Coal Company. The litigation
which has hitherto rendered these Mines Of so
little value to the public has been settled. and
the parties interested now confidently expect
to supply Nashville and the other towns in Mid
die Tennessee with coal. They believe it is only
necessary for this coal TO be tried 70 be generally
used. For manufacturing purposes and for En-
gines, this coal Is believed to be superior TO any
that can be had in Tennessee. They especially
desire that Blacksmiths and all who work in iron.
should try this coal. The Company working these
Mines feel authorized to say that the people Of
Nashville may rely upon them for a CERTAIN
supply Of Coal at all times, and they hope, by
being literally patrnnized, to reduce the price Of
Coal. A. s. C0LYAR,


mar20-f CHARLES A. PROCTOR
Year: 1866

In fourth Of the time that it takes with the
old mode Of treatment. In this treatment no
medicine is taken internally. You receive the
baths seated on your chair, with hnoineOnvenience
whatever.
Year: 1866

The entrance to the beautiful lot where
the remains of General Cass were to find a
resting place, had been most tastefully and
appropriately decorated for the occasion.
Over the principal entrance the national
tri-colors had been drawn in massive folds,
and the ponderous gates were draped in
the solemn badge of mourning. In order
to accommodate the crowd large portion
Of the fencing in front of the burial place
had been removed, the path and roadways
neatly graded and strewn with evergreens
for a wide space.U At this entrance the
same taste had been displayed in the
drapery of colors among the luxurious
maple signing pines, and spreading foliage
which surrounds the beautiful mound.
Stretching from the leafy branches of two


maple trees and in full view from the en-
trance, was a splendid allegorical design,
painted expressly for the occasion, repre-
senting the national emblem looking
mournfully down upon casket over which
was drawn the pail, or covering, on which
the simple word "Cass" was Inscribed.
Upon the cover were the national shield, a
sword, upon which rested pen, which
carried its own significance. The, dim
shadow of the capital was seen in the dis
thnce, and q canopy, of mourning hung
over the whole, rendering the allegory
beautiful and impressive. go. a, .,iW
Year: 1866

REVERSEs.-That life is a checker
ed scene must be the verdict in the
experience of many. That it's fairest
hours are Of uncertain continuance,
Is a truth forced upon the minds of
all. The question therefore arises,
OF what practical benefit is it's trying
Discipline? How long shall the spir-
it be armed against the coming bat
tie?


That the possession of our lot is
ordered by Being, at once wise and
good, is admitted by those on whose
head the storm of life falls with heavi-
est pressure. They can dimly discern
the hand which is the means of their
sorrow, but they cannot descry the
proftably glorious end.


How often in the experience of
many, have well laid and worthy
plans, attended with constant dill
gence for years, and in the very hour
of seeming success, been by some for
tultOus event, some unlocked for ca
lamlty, crushed and wrecked the
hopes of life.


Yet this discipline, however trying
to the heart, is the root from which
many of the fairest virtues bloom. 1t
nourishes that patient and submis-
sive trust, which is only the abiding
treasure of earth; it invigorates hope,
and arms the spirit with fortitude,
which not all the storms of earth can
shake.


The perity which often follows
a succession of reverses is redoubled
to the good man by the calm resigna-
ton and acquiescence in the Divine
will which sorrow has taught, and
lite's best blessings glow with added
beauty, trOm-he consideration Of the
clouds which have long darkened the
horizon.
Year: 1866

WIDTH OF THE STREETS OF LON
DoN.-There are in the city of Lon.
don four hundred and forty streets,
and in only seventy of them is there
room for more than two lines of We
hicleS to pass at a time for the entire
length. In one hundred and eleven
streets one line of vehicles only can
pass one hundred and one have no
exit, and are not thoroughtares at all.
Year: 1866

SENSIBLE ADvIcE.-The Stockton Independent
in an article on Public Schools, gives the Democ-
racy the following advice &c If we had any ad-
vice to offer the Democracy supposing they
were capable of comprehending new ideas and
humble enough to listen to us-we should say
to them give up your pigmy war upon the COM
mon schools, acquiesce in the necessities of the
situation, adapt yourselves to the present, try
and forget the past, which you have made so
dreary and barren of good, keep sharp eye on
the future, and instead of promoting ignorance,
become the leading champions of education
Take if you can, the wind out of the Repqbll-
can sails, by rivaling them in the number and
quality of your schools and colleges so shall
you again get back the political power and infu-
ence you have justly lost as the advocates of ig-
norance, prejudice, violence, intolerance and
slaVervN