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Year: 1866

16rThere is some anxiety, we learn,
felt In Washington as to the action Of
the President on the Freedmen's Bu.
reau Bill, and frcm the doubt involved,
we presume, arose the report, current
here yesterday, that it had received his
veto. 1t 10 unnecessary to say that we
trust there is no other foundation for
this report than the fact that the Presi.
dent has doubts as to, the wisdom of
some of the provisions of the. Bill. It
is to be hoped that be will waive these.
unless they are vital points, which d ,es


not seem likely, inasmuch as more than
twoihirds of Congress have passed the
Bill alter the most careful examination
of the whole subject, and three mem
bers of his Cabinet, Messrs. Seward,
Stanton and Harlan, give it, it is said
their unqualified approval. We still
hope that the act will receive bis sigma
tures and that one question of so much
moment is taken from the category of
possible differences between the Presi.
dent and Congress.-N Y. Tribune.
Year: 1866

New YoRK, Feb. 19-Ths tenor Of
the official dispatches from France, re.
lative to the withdrawal of the French
army from Mexico, is less favorable
tsan was supposed. The withdrawal
Kill be conditional on the establishment
Of the new empire, and the pledge of
non-intervention by the United States.
The MexIeans mu accept Maximilian
or endure foreign army for an inde6.
mite period.


The Herald's Montreal correspond
ent states that the publication Of the
negotiation proceedings, showing the
failure of the commission to affect in
Washington a revival of reciprocity
treaty, creates much excitement.


The provincial merchants are much
depressed by their trade prospects for
the coming year, but the Government
organs pretend TO find consolation in the
assumption that this failure will hasten
the realization Of the provincial confed-
erasionq The ministry are now deter
mined to make another effort to carry
this latter measure to completion, but
there is q strong opposition to it among
the peopl and bitter contest among
the latterl 10 anticipated.
Year: 1866

BSr The Connecticut Union State
Convention was the largest and most
enthusiastic ever held in the State for
years. Prudence and wisdom guided
the deliberations of those participating
in its proceedings. In speaking Of it
the New York Tribune says:


OF the resolutions nobody, we think,
can complain. They give a pledge Of
support to the President in his labors
for just, complete, and permanent
restoration Of the Union," to which we
all can certainly agree while they re-
cognize in the Union majority of Con-
gress 1.-THE true and tried defenders of
the principles of constitutional liberty
and order" in whom they repose with
entire confidence for the settlement of
questions belonging to the legislative
department Of the Government. Upon
this division of the word of truth there
can be no reasonable criticism. The
Convention evidently weighed its words
and said just what it meant. 3


There is no universal suffrage
plank in the Connecticut Union plat
form. 51 a4 A
Year: 1866

NEWSPAPER SUPPREssIoS.-The order
emanating from Gen. Grant for the sup
preston of the Richmond Examiner, it
10 said, will not be the only one of a
similar character if the present course
OF rebel journals is not changed. 1t is
notorious that many journals in the
South are as bold and defiant in treas
enable utterances as before or during
the war. General Grant is said to be
determined to put stop to this firing
of the Southern heart.


If the influence of the Vincennes Sun
was in proportion to its malignancy it
would be proper subject for General
Grant
Year: 1866

New YORK, Feb l9.-The Herald's
Washington special says the resigna-
ton of Secretary Harlan is the current
topic of conversation. He is kaown TO
have expressed to member of Con-


gress of his political persuasion his in.
tention not to remain much longer.
Those who are in the mos eligible
places for understanding the Presidents
mind upon the subject, assume that he
10 only waiting the ostracism of Ten
nessee as State, which is evidently the
plan of the Reconstruction Committee,
to invite such of the Cabinet ministers
as are in known accordance With that
decision, to vacate their places. .
Year: 1866

GOOD GAME AT noBoRES--TUE NEW YORK


rLEvTs VS.. SIXTEEN OF MANHATTAN.


Tho FIRST contest this season between the Now York
and Manhattan clubs, which took place yesterday
the New York Club ground, Hobokea proved be ono
Of tho most Interesting games Of the The New
Workers thought their task would be comparatively
'easy thing" but they slightly mistaken this time
the Manhattan with three four OF their best play
absent Swing their opponents close It being
days play the result decided by tho play OF the ars
innings and hut for miscatcbes the New Yorkers
would have boon beaten they had three get TO rave


defeat with their last In, when Bulls missed
for the fourth time he having six lives given him IN his
The majority OF the Manhattan side hcided capt
tally. bu, three of their weak In the field.
Hancld and Plumer made nne catches. Hgham's emo
wicket keeping was worthy OF note and Sharp's and
Jenks long stopping excellent


The following Is the score:
Year: 1866

On GENERAL PRNCIPLEs.-When
Joseph Bonaparte first came to this
country, he travelled with quite num-
Der of attendants. On enc occasion,
stopping at hotel, he was we'll enter
tanned, and was quite profuse in his
compliments to mine host. In the
morning when the landlord made out
the bill, he put in every item he could
think Of; yet when he added it up he
did not think that the total was high
enough for an ex-monarch to pay. So
he reviewed his bill and added a few
more items. Yet it did not seem
enough. So he added one more-"To
kicking up an internal fuss generally,
$780," and that seemed to satisfy him.


DANIEL WEBSTER used to say that
the word would" in Rufus Choate's
handwriting, resembled a small grid
iron struck by lightning.


DYSPEPSIA. remorse of a gull
ty stomach.
Year: 1866

Chairnaan-hip after the course he has pnz-
sued, would be about like an offer OF the
Federal Government to put General Lee in
command Of corps Of Union soldiers. after
he had deserted the Tag, and announced lis
adhesion to the fortunes Of the Southern
Confede1ncy.
Year: 1866

New YORK, July 1.-THE Posts
money article says gold is strong to-
day in anticipation that the next news
from Europe will be less favorable to
the restoration of peace Govern
ment stocks steady without much ac-
tivity.


A Washington special says the Sem
ate committee will put the nomination
of Mr.. Randall for Postmaster Gen
eral to the Senate for such action as it
may deem proper.
Year: 1866

WASHINGTON, July 16.-The fol-
lowing is the veto message of the
President, communicated to-day to
the House of Representatives


A careful examination of the bill
passed by the two Houses of Congress,
entitled an act to continue in force,
and to amend an act to establish bu-
reau for the relief of freedmen and
refugees, and for other purposes" has
convinced me that the legislation
which it proposed would not be con
sistent with the welfare of the coun-
try, and that it falls clearly within the
reasons assigned in my message of the
10Th of February last, returning,
without my signature, a similar meas
ure, which originated in the Senate.


1t is not my purpose to repeat the
objections which then urged. They
are yet fresh In your recollection, and
can be readily examined as part of
the records of one branch of the Ma
tional Legislature. Adhering to the
principles set forth in that message, |
now affirm them and the line of policy
therein indicated.


The only ground upon which the
kind of legislation can be justified IS
that Of the war making power. The
act of which this bill is intended as
amendatory was passed during the ex-
istence of the war By its own pro-
visions it is to terminate within one
year from the cessation of hostilities
and the declaration Of peace. 1t is
therefore, yet in existence. It is like
ly that it will continue in force as long
as the freedmen may require the ben
eft of its provisions. 1t will certainly
remain in operation as law until some
months subsequent to the meeting Of
the next session of Congress, when, il
experience shall make evident the ne
cessity of additional legislation, the
two Houses will have ample time tC
mature and pass the requisite meas
ures.


In the meantime the questions arise
Year: 1866

New School HoUsE.-We are informed
that the school district embracing the vii
lage of Arena has been consolidated with
those adjoining, which makes district
about two miles wide and three il length.
They have voted the sum of $1,000 for
the erection of a public school house, suf-
ficiently large to accommodate graded
school. The building was proposed to be
completed for fall use. This is indicative
of spirit in the right direction, and we
hope that they will not fail in their pui,-
pose, as no one can compute the value it
will be to the juveniles of that place.
Year: 1866

BREs.-Bees are now swarming, or will
soon begin, and it is time when the bee
keeper should use extra exertion In their
care. In fact, constant vigilance is requir-
ed If you kill every worm in your own
hives you will have no trouble with them,
unless you have careless beekeepers in
your own neighborhood. Examine the
bottom boards every morning; the bees
viii DO their part, and gnaw them from
the combs, when, if you do yours as well,
and kill all that are dropped, you will save
yourself much trouble in the future. A
few moments spent in this way, will avail
you more than all the 'moth traps" ever
invented The miller has no terror for
careful bee. keepers with strong colonies
Year: 1866

1.-The GAINESVILLE Gazette says that on
Thursday evening last, man named
Wendall P. Wakefield was drowned in
Rock river, short distance above the
bridge He went in bathing while he was
very warm, and it was supposed was taken
with the cramp. Others were bathing
with him, but they thought Mr.. Wakefield
was playing, while in fact he was strug-
Cling to save his life, and went down be-
fore their eyes to rise no more. He had
but recently come to that city from the
vicinity Of Boston, and was building q
house, which is not yet completed. He
leaves wife and one child to mourn his
untimely death.
Year: 1866

eW-We are now in the season when
the days are growing shorter and the
nights longer. The longest days are about
the 20th of June, from which time until
the Goth of December they are continually
growing shorter, when the sun again comes
gradually northward, until the Goth ofJune
again. Mechanics can now work their full
ten hours by daylight, but in short time
lights will have to be used before six
O'clock. The nights are now growing
longer so rapidly that perceptable differ
ence can be seen in the space of week.
Year: 1866

HAY.-The hay crop this season prom
iscs to be the best we have had for many
years. All our farmers are now busy har-
vesting it. The near approach of harvest
is heralded by the sale of reapers. All
that is necessary now is fine weather, and
the grass will soon tumble.
Year: 1866

13y@An exchange thinks that the Phila-
delphia Bread and Butter Convention when
they assemble in August, will be in about
the same fix as the burglar, who climbed
on the roof of four story dwelling, fas-
tened rope to the flag staff, and under
took, by means Of the blight, to lower HIM
self to the level of the third story, and thus
enter the house, but becoming alarmed ,and
unable either to 60 up or down, called the
police.


The soldiers of the Union are expected
to fly to the rescue.


fH@ The Waukesha papers report sui
eide experiment by William Burton, an
Engllshman by birth, a bachelor of sixty,
who undertook to take what he called a
Turkish bath, under the idea that by sub
iecting himself to intense heat he could re-
gain the buoyancy and elasticity of youth.
He built up very hot fire in the railway
office at North Prairie, where he was en-
ployed, and in the morring his body was
found lying near the stove, naked and life
less, with the flesh on parts of his body
literally roasted.
Year: 1866

VI Friend Adams, Of Milflin, Informs
us that the crops in that town were never
looking better than they do now; and
having visited every part Of the town in
the capacity Of assessor, he speaks under
standingly The farmers arc in excellent
spirits, and all that troubles them now is
the inconvenience and expense they are
put to in hauling their vast yields Of grain
SO far to market We are also informed
that the people Of that town are politically
sound, and are enthusiastic ard earnest in
their support Of congress. The returned
soldiers Of that town are not willing to
throw away the fruits Of so hard fought
struggle, by conceding to the rebel states
the facilities. and encouraging them with
the opportunity, of the experiment of try
ing secession over again.
Year: 1866


the government Protesting TO accept the sitn-
aion, they sem inspired with as deadly
hatred against tho government ever and are gui Of
the same nctaon 10 violence persecut on and
sion toward the men holding opinions obnoxious TO
thom that they were toward the men who we're vel
disposed toward tho Union In 1851.


The commistee say deliberately that In their Judgment
there viii be no safety to loyal men, either white
black, should the troops be Withdrawn and no military
protection afforded They believe tha, the riots and
sacres Of Memphis are only specimen OF what would
take place throughout the entire south should the
government fail 10 Afford adequate military pro-
lection. Indeed the committee believe the sentiment Of
the South which they observed Is sentiment OF full
acquiescence In the results OF the but that there Is
among them lingering hope that their favorte doctrine
q secession may yet be yindicated. They believe In
the principle and doctrine OF secession the Same
as ever Though they have been beaten BY arms they
assert and maintain that the principle 10 the same and
hope for its vindcaon hereafter In some way In view
OF the fact that the state OF public sentiment Is such In
Memphis that Il is conceded that no punishment
whatever can be meted out TO the perpe-
traitors Of these outrages By tho civil autho-
rites; and In view OF the further fact


that the city authorities repudiae any liability for the
property both the government and individual destroyed


The committee bsve /. 70 be the duty of the govern
ment TO arrest try and punish the offenders by military
authority, and also by tho same authority levy tax
upon tho citizens OF Memphis sufficient 70 cover the
Losses OF all property destroyed.
Year: 1866

CntsA.AA country where the roses have
70 fragrance and the women no petticoats J
where the iaborer has no Sabbath, and the
magistrates no sense Of honor, where the
roads bear no vehicles and the ShIpsnO keelsi
where the old men fly kites, where the needle
points to the South, and the sign Of being
puzzled Is to scratch the sndPodeS Of the
head where the place Of honor or the
seat Of intelligence is in the stomach where
to take Of your hat is an insOlent gesture,
and to wear white garments is TO put your
self in mourningi which has literature
without an alPhabet, and language without
o. grammar. gr.f 8aHJ nsr su
Year: 1866

name one who occupied very different
Dosjtlon. but illustrating the same great
traits Of heroic character. lie was a


youth Of promise and Of piety. Early in


lie he eonsecrated his talents to the ser
vice OF lis God, end the spiritual welfare


of his fellow man. lie was the youthful
pastor Of the Protestant Episcopal con-
gregation in this town. lie was chosen
chaplain Of the first company that went
forth. Ever at his post, he was IN the
thick OF the battle. the last act he was
seen to perform was to assist with wO'
manly Tenderness two wounded Federal
soldiers, left bleeding on the field as theiI
army Was driven back. A few moments
after the missile Of death called him to
bis rest, He expired without a groan,
Year: 1866

DEMAND FOR HoUsEs.-Notwithstan nding q
large number Of new buildings have been cree
ted within the last six months, there Is still a
great scarcity of houses, both for residences and
business purposes. On Main street there is not
a single vacant tenement, and parties who de-
sire 10 engage in business are compelled to take
up With some OutsOfthe way locality. In the
matter Of houses for residences, they are not to
be had, and scores of persons who desire to
make their homes here are compelled to 90 else
where on account of the scarcity of hoases. We
have already suggested that it would be well il
our men Of means would invest portion of
their surplus funds in the erection of buildings
70 be rented at a reasonable figure. Such IAN
Investment would pay, and at the same time
tend to enhance the general prosperity. If any
thing were required to prove the substantial
character Of our town, we have it in this de
mand for buildings at time when other towns
are complaining Of"dull times" and the words
To Let" meet the eye at every turn. In this
respect, at least, we have escaped the general
depression, and although business is not so good
as it might be, still we have the consolation Of
knowing that we are better of than our neigh
bos.
Year: 1866

EXPRESS BUSINESS. - We hear frequent CONS
plants of the manner in which tie express bus,
iness is conducted BY the resident agent of Wells,
Fargo Co. As illustrating the nature Of these
complaints, we may mention the case of a gen.
teman who mad ackagc of gold dust which
was allowed 10 remain in the express office some
two months, undelivered, notwithstanding the
gentleman's place of business was well known
and he was in the habit of visiting the office al
most daily. In another instance package of
goods, required for immediate use, was allowed
to lay in the Office for full six weeks, the party
for whom it was intended thereby sustaining a
serious loss. In this last instance the agent, by
way of reparation, offered to remi. the express
charges There is number of other cases that
we could cite, all going to show gross negligence
on the part Of the agent and an utter disregard
OF the interests of his employers. In thus writ
ing we have but one purpose to subserve-that
OF securing reform in the management of the
affairs of the office. The agent understands the
business, and ifs disposed he could gain friends
instead of making enemies. Let him remember
that an express Office is intended to be a public
accommodation, and that when it ceases to be
convenience it is little better than nuisance,
Year: 1866

GARD.


The PrOprietors, in presenting 10 the public the
above Incompatible Bitters, assure them that but
for of gratitude to the generous donor of the
recipe and in response to the opportunities of the
hosts of Southern friends who have experienced
their efficacy they would have hesitated before
placing an article OF such sterling merit on mar
ket flooded with deeteriOus compounds hbelling the
name of Stomach Bitters. Our Senior, however,
having the solicitation of those friends expended
the manufacture of the GREY JACKER BIT
TIERS the experience acquired in half lifetime
devoted to the preparation of Tonic Digestive Slim
ulants and discovered their immense superiority
over all other Stomach Bitters, have unhesita-
tngy added these to the list of articles already pre-
pared at our establishment, and so well known and
largely patrOnized by the community at large.


BARNETT e. LION take this seasonable oppor-
tunity of thanking their numerous friends Cor the
immense increase in their business during the year,
and inform them that, although the manufacture of
the GREY JACKET BITTERS must necessarily
ause additional tax their energies yet, from
hrge additions in the improvements made and
making in the manufacturing department of the
establishment their orders will be filed promptly
and they hope as satisfactorily usual


BARNETT g. LION


jan I9d3m 81 and So Gravler st.
Year: 1866

We plead guilty to great remissness in
not thanking the LEADER for an equal
exchange of its daily for our weekly Jour
nal We are not an exception to courte-
sy Of this character; and think that pa
per, is entitled to credit for great liberali-
ty, in thus aiding the interior press, to
keep fully up not only with current news,
but giving it the benefit of clear heads
and sound hearts, in the editorial matter
turned Six installments of the LEADERS
daily is a big thing in the office of a coun-
try weekly. Thank you gentlemsn.-Sa-
Year: 1866

Gsrret Davis is apparently anxious to
emulate the infamy of the other Davis who
led the rebellion. He announced in the
Senate on Friday that if the Civil Rights
Bill was passed he was henceforth the en-
envy of the Government, and would pass
all the moments of his life in endeavors
to overthrow it. Poor old Garresl he
need not have made this declaration to
convince US that he is a traitor, but the
idea of Gsrret IS q revolutionary leader is
too fareial togreasly alarm anybody. q
Year: 1866

The AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INSTRUCTION
is to meet IN Burlington, Vt, August 10.
The interest Of the meeting of this import
ant National association, the beauty Of the
place, and preferred hospitality of the ciri-
zens and the low fare. promise a large at
tendance-B Boston Journal
Year: 1866

Cable celebrations will not be as numer-
Gus and enthusiastic as before the New
Yorkers Will probably not feel inclined again
to burn off the top Of their city hall in hon
or Of the eyeht,-ncycr,hcles the success of
the Cable is a great event. The first cable
showed that the thing could be done The
second taught useful lesson in the way Of
doing 1t. The third has fully and finally
accomplished the problem. As before, the
hrst news bS the cable is news Of Peace, and
tie wire which brings for two thousand
miles through old oceans ooze such news, Is
itself a token Of coming Peace on Earth and
good will to man. Al honor to Cyrus ".
Field
Year: 1866

There Is proverb A father can more
easily maint.in six children than SIX children
can one father" Luther relates the story


There was once a father who gave up every
thing TO lis chiidren--his house, his fields, his
good--and expected for this the children would
support him; after lie had been some tine with
the Oldest son. the latter grew tired OF him, and
said 70 him, father Lad son born 10 me
this night. and t,ere, where Your arm char
stands. tie cndle must coa.s; viii you notPer-
hans 90 to ny brother, who has large room?
After he had been some time With the second
son, he also grew tired Of him andsaid, "faih-
er YOU like w.rm room, and that hurts my
head. Won't you go tony brother, the bakers


The father went, and after he had been sonic
time with the third son, he also found him
troublesome, and said to him: Father, tho
people run in and out here all day, as if 1t were
q pigeon house, and you cannot have your noon
day sleep; would YOU not be better of at my
sister Kate's near the town wall?" The old
man remarked TO himself, " Yes will DO soi
willtryit with my daughter" She grew weary
of him, and shs was always so fearful, when he
went to church or anywhere else, and was
obliged to descend the steep stairs; and at her
sister Elizabeth's there was no stairs to descend,
as she lived on the ground floor,


For tho sake OF peace, theold man assented,
and he went TO the other daughter but after
some time she, too, became tired Of him, and
told him, by third person, that the house near
the water was too damp for man who suffered
with the gout, and her sister, the grave diggers
wife, at ST. Johns, had much drier lodging
The old man himself thought she--was right,
and went outside the gate to his youngest
daughter, but after he had been three days with
her, her little son said to his grandfather,
" Mother said yesterday to cousin Elizabeth
thst there was no better chamber for you than
such one as father digs" These words broke
the old mans heart so that he sunk back IN
his chair and died.
Year: 1866

4 few days ago freedman in Nelson
county. Virginia, attempted an outrage on the
person Of young white woman, who was
school teacher. She was on her way TO the
school. and her cries attracted attention. The
villain ran of, was arrested and Immediately
hung by the excited populace.