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Year: 1870

Among Republicans.


The debate in the House on the
18th inst, on the Cuban question
was very interesting and to a
Democrat very cheering. We ap-
pend brief synopsis of the
speeches OF two Republican men,
bers: .i


: The debate tonight was quite
bitter, the Masonic fraternity COM
ing in for their share of praise and
abuse. Wilkinson, another men,
ber Of the Committee on Foreign
Affairs, said he would not have
joined in the debate we're it not for
the message which the President
had seen fit to send Congress. He
regretted that message very much,
because he was a friend to the
President, and intended to sus-
tain his administration so long as
he was true to. the party that
elected him. 1t was exceedingly
embarrassing to members for the
President to transmit to Congress
an argument against a report
made by a committee. He him
self did not propose either to he
humiliatet1 or driven out of the
party in that way. He then went
on to argue in favor of the report
of-the committee. taking ground
that the Island of Cuba should
belong to the United States, and
that government should stretch
forth it's arm and seize all those
West Indian islands and control
their commerce.


Referring to the Presidents al
lusion to Cuban bonds, he re-
marked that that was a contra
,liction to the rest of the message
If there was no government in
Cuba what could these bonds be
but a myth? Who could be brib-
ed by them7 But it naturally
raised the question whether there
was not an influence of some kind
used on the other side Of the ques-
ton. He should like to know
whether the subcommittee that
was inquiring into the use of Gu
ban bonds had made any inquiry
into the amount of money expend-
ed 10y the Spanish Minister in
order to prevent the recognition
of Cuba7 He admitted that he
knew nothing about it except
hearsay, but whenever the cry of
"mad dog or ''stop thief was
r;,ised,. it might be safely calcu-
lated that there was something in
the background which might be
developed it PROPERLY inquired
into.


T.! Fitch advocated the report of
the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
and. criticised and cOmbated the
argument made in the PRESIDENTS
+ III message. He said the friends of
OF Cuba did not want to make
any entanglipg alliances with
European powers. 1t w;Is the
Administration that had already
made a practicable and disgrace
full alliance with Spain to assist in
the suppression OF the Cuba in
SURF ection. ="


He warned the President that
some Of his laurels would wither
if he trusted their guardianship to
those who had advised him on the
Cuban question, and d, that the
American people would pass swift
and fierce Judgment on those who
had disappointed them in this
matter. II the House yielded to
the behest of the executive power,
if they disregartled the demands
of justice, and changed their
policy into a policy OF helping
the oppressor, and if this flame OF
liberty went ont forever in Cuba,
they must answer it to their con


stituents-9heym must answer it tr
their consciences-they must an


swer it at the day of Judgment


(Applause.) rs.


Let croa kers and factionist
Year: 1870

GRANT AT HONE En- his domestic
relations the President is treated with
the utmost Difference ani respect. Mrs
Grant insists that whatever may be the
proper homage for him to receive on pub
lie occasions is none the less proper in
the privacy of his own family circle.
Thus he i, always addressed as Mr.. Pres
ident, and referred to as the President
and the servants are strictly cnjoincd to
observe this mark of distinction. On
state occasions, ,i,e President. OF course
with the NEST distinguished lady guest
leads the way into the dining room. But
this strict ctiquett, is by no means
confined to solemn occasions. Should a
friend of the president, however intimate
he might be, accept an invitation to dine
socially, and venturing upon his intimacy
presume to forget the preference to which
the president is entitled, he would be re
reminded Of it. ,Taus when dinner i.
announced the guest will offer his arm to
Mrs. Grant. and move forward. Mrs
Grant checks him with polite bow
toward her husband, and the remark
The president goes first" So at tho
table, the president is first served and
then those who sit at meat with him
And this rule admits of no variation
under any circumstances.
Year: 1870

AN INTERESTING SITUATIoN-Thc
Galeua Gazette says that young lady 10
the north part of 10 Daviess county en-.
gagged herself to three different lovers


The young men on learning the situation
Of affairs, had fierce quarrel about it.
which was kept up for several months.
Finally concluding that no good could
result from continuing the warfare, all
three agreed t. meet the girl and request
her to take her choice. At the appointed
time the meeting was held, when the
girl quietly informed them that it was u
quarrel Of their own, ia which she was
not particularly interested, and that they
must settle it among themselves. Where
upon they retired and agreed to settle the
difficulty by drawing lots, which was
done, and the winner married the girl
last week. The parties are respectfully
connected, and by request CT one Of them,
we suppress the names. 1t was rather a
novel affair. The bride declares that she
got the one that was her choice from the
first. Fortunate bride.
Year: 1870

A CLERICAL principal of ah Episcopal
boarding. school for boys called his pupils
together at the beginning of Lent, and
gave them shor. lecture upon seli-denial
and selfsacriicc, and advised them to
select some article of food with which
they would dispense during the season Of
Lent. The boys were directed to 20
into room by themselves, and, after
deciding what luxury they would give up
to return to the chapel and report their
decision. The boys then retired, and
soon returned and made the following
report: Respected principal: / have
the honor to report that your pupils
have religiously considered the subject
submitted to them by your reverence, ano
unanimously voted to dispense viii
hash duripg Lent" -
Year: 1870

We say to our Northern friends that they
must not be mislead by the flaming and
scandalous dispatches, which they receive
from this State, in opposition to the govern
ment. Wait for the truth. 1t will come
out in due season. Gov. Holden is now do
ing Il work of the greatest importance, and
when you see it in all its features, you will
appreciate its value to the nation.


A vast secret society has been organized
in our midst for reasonable. purposes, and
loyal men the natiun over should sustain
the Governor in his operations. 1t is your
duty gentlemen, and you will be rewarded
and not condemned by making bold stand
in our defence at this moment.
Year: 1870

Let 10. Turner and the Others who are
trying to provoke civil strife, berare. They
will not be much longer permitted to Sc
cretly stab the Nation and the State. Their
conduct and their counsels for strife and
blood shed are known and will be met.


We tell these bad men that their agents,
who murdered Stephens and Outlaw, have
been discovered, and part of them are now
in arrest. Evidence is in the possession of
the Government which will insure their con-
viction. These leaders know this, and hence
the great struggle they have made to shield
these assassins, and thereby to protect them
selves.


Their day will soon come; for their
completely with these horrid outrages is
now made certain. Not only the law, but
the public condemnation will damn them as
bad men, and they will be properly punished.
We ARE PLEAsED TO BE ABLE TO SAY
AGAIN. THAT THE PREsiDENT-THE GLORIOUS
PREsERvER OF This EATIoN-ENDoRsEs
WHAT THE GOVERNOR HAS DONE, AND WILL
PRACTICALLY AID IN TfIE sUPPREsstoN OF
THIS NEW AND MOST DANGEROUS TREASON.
Year: 1870

The chief object of the Conservatives in
attempting to get into power is to restore
the old Constitution.


Will the Homestead men Of the State as
sist in carrying out this Conservative object
Under the old Constitution poor man was
allowed few barrels OF corn, Il barrel of
fish, etc, to keep their families temporarily
from absolute starvation. Every thing else
was subject to execution sale


The new Constitution framed and ratified
by the Republican party, gives to poor un.
fortunate men Il Homestead and property
worth 81 800, so that their families may live
in comfort and their children be educated


The Democratic lawyers brought on the
war obtained all the offices. made the poor
men fight all the battles and now they wish
Tor the old Constitution, that they may sell
"ut the p"or mems cabin to satisfy some old
war debt


Homestead men, you have to decide now,
whether you will 90 back to the barrel of
fish and few barrels of corn f,r the sup
p"rl your families, or keep the Homestead
given you l.y the Republicans; and thus
live in rcspcctabilily and comfort.
Year: 1870

The bold and able manner in which thi:
gentleman defended the Executive, as Coun
sci, in the recent habeas corpus case, should
not pass without comment for, Mr.. Badger
has been most bitterly assailed by the op
position.


However, the possession Of high mora
courage has led him to the position which
he now occupies, together with sense Of
duty to his people and his State, and VIC
are not surprised to hear the numerous
nick-names which have been cast at him
thus far without the slightest effect.


We know enough of Mr.. Badgers mind
to be able to say that he looks with contempt
upon all, who seek to insult him indirectly,
and that he stands ready to guard his per
sonal honor against the crew of Puppies who
are yelping at his heels, but who are afraid
to attack him openly.


Differing as widely from him Us we have
done upon former occasions, nothing has
ever appeared in this journal to mar the in
tercourse of Mr.. Badger with its editor. We
have felt that he was always worthy of con-
fidence; and we feel now that those who
assail him are not worthy of confidence, but
on the other hand are men of desperate for
tunes and depraved character.


The numerous friends of Mr.. 3. all over
the State have wondered at the viruence of
the assaults, which have been made upon
him. 1t is the best evidence of his present
public worth and his future public pros
pects No man of worthless attainments is
uselessly assaiied. The envious cannot pass
him by. For it is the rising man, who is
condemned to face the enemy on all occa-
sions, and especially in defence OF the cause
of truth.


The base defamations of the Sentinel
therefore, against the gentleman whose
name heads this column, are IN in our opin.
Year: 1870

We learn that the United States Marshal
S. T. Carrow, has had his assistants vigo
rously at work N every County in the State.
Although he Mas retarded some weeks in
securing the services of competent men tn
do the work, on account of the TEST oath -
being required, yet the returns are coming
in satisfactorily, and he will be up to time as
reguired/by the Department.


This|is great and important work in
which the whole State should take u deep in :
tcrcst- We have started anew on our march
ofprogress, and it is the duty of every one to
first find out who we are, and what we are
doing, as We have To gain the goal to
win the prize Let us be laggards and old
fo.ics no longcr-no croaEing or complain
ing, no lions in the way-we must not stand
idle and see our neighboring States 90 ahead
OF u.s. We want full and complete statis-
tics of our people, resources, and the
exact condition of every county in the State
Is there any rnc SO foolish as TO refuse to
give information to the Census takCr, on ac-
count of party prejudice? If so We pity HIM
from! our heart. The law has provided u
penalty for any such person.


In conclusion let us say to all, look ou
Inr the Census taker and give him hearty
welcome to your doors and hospitality. He
is engaged in good and useful work.
Year: 1870

We are panied to see on the part of some
weak knecd Republicans disposition 10
be, at the least, lukewarm in support Of
James II. Harris.


Now, gentlemen, let us tell you for once
and all that this won't begin to do. James
H. Harris is a gentleman. Laugh at if you
please, Kuklux, but it is nevertheless true.
His skin is black and he has not had the
advantages of association with polite society,
which many Others have had but he has the
quiet dignity, the kind heart, the clear head
and the gentle mann9rs of a gentleman.


His character stands untarnished. All the
hate, all the devilish passions aroused hy
single stain upon it.


He is man of ability. The people of
this County, and the people of this district
need no proof Of this. They in common with
Judge Fowlc have lively remembrance of
his prowcss Judge Fowle with all his
learning, proved no match for plain, black
Jim Harris on the stump. He started out
to drive the negro" from the stump. He
himself had 10 retire" and his own
friends acknowledged that he had enough.


This no one will deny. Mr. Harris is fitted
for the position, and he will be elected to it.
Let no man be luke warm in his support,
lest others be lukcwa nay ice cold in
support of them.


Another word or two.


Some Republicans have either denounced
or have not supported the - military move
ment" This will never, never do.
The very life of the State depends upon
the movement. Every device the civil law
could furnish has been tricd-but tried
without effect.


Among all those who have been arrt sled
and sworn to as participating in these out
ragas, not one has been punishcd-not one
is now to-day in the quarrics Of the Peni-
tcntiary, not one has danced the dance of
death, upon the slippery surface of nothing.
util luC SlSii law piVNOu i0oSii ~"
crless, and nothing remains To give us pro
lection for the future, and give us justice
for the past, but the strong arm, the candid
judgement, and the quick punishment of the
military law.


We give this explanation for those just
and true men who may have been misled,
and not for tho car of the infamous Kuklux ;
for nothing will convince them save the
strong arm of power, and that they shall
have.


Then let all remember, that all who OPP
pose any Of the nominees of the party, or
VIII shall dcnouncc the militia movement,
which is absolutely necessary for the pre-
servation of the peace of the State should
not receive the support of the Republican
party, and shoUnOt if anything ;hc Standard
can do or say can prevent it,
Let all those whom this cap shall fit, acar
it, and wearing it. ponder.


Wemcan what VIC speak, and speak where
of we know
Year: 1870

The traitorous sheet over the way says
that Gov. Holden will he resisted as soon as
Judge Pearson speaks,


The issue then is made up.


We hope the Judge will deliver his opin-
ion at once. He knows the law and under
stands the condition Of the country.


So soon as he speaks there will be resist
ance, says the Sentinel This rebellion
should be nippcd in the bud


However, we will just here quote the
words of the President "Let those men re-.
sist yOu, Governor, and will move with all
my power against them"


Thus backed, and relying upon the JUS
tice OF our cause, we accept the issue made
by traitors,
Year: 1870

The Democratic Conservative party neg
lccts no opportunity to show its contempt
for the Constitution of the United States.
All will agree tl;at the party has done all in
its power for the last ten years to- destroy
the government. Look at some of tiieiy re-
cent nominations. 1t was well known that
Gov. Vance was prohibited by the XIV
amendment from holding any office under
the Federal or State government, and yet
the Democrats of fMecklenburg brought him
forward for the high and honorable Office
of State Senator, thus by their acts saying
we do not care what the Constitution of the
United States prescribes


1t was known to all that Sion H. I'ogcrs
was banned by the XIV amendment, and
yet the Democrats of the Fourth Congrcs-
sional District have brought him forward as
candidate for member of Congress. Not
content with showing lhrir contempt for
the plain provisions OF the Constitution of cur
country by bringing forward men for offices
under the State government, when that Con-
stitution says such men shall hold no office,
they flaunt their contempt in the very face
of the nation itself by nominating Il man
for national law tiaker who is banned by
the Constitution of the country! Could
contumacy go further:


N fpr,v IN
their party, you have put us forward as q
figure head of contumely for the supreme
law of the land, and we accept the
honor. We know that we held high
places under the government years ago.
We know that VIC appealed t" Almighty
God to witness that we would bc true and
faithful to the government and support the
Constitution of the United States. We
know that the first time We were called on
Noprove ourselves true and faithful, we took
up arms and made war on the government
and did all in our power to destroy 1t from
the face of the earth. We know that we
did not succeed, and when we were over
powered by the government, and expected
to have our property contiscatcd and our,
selves banished if not executed Tor our crime,
our government with parental affection said
Keep your property. Twill not try you for
| your rebellion. Go home to your families
and to the peaceful pursuits of life, l will
protect your life and your property. But
| you have been disobedient children, and
have attempted my life, andI will not trust
you again in high places until you have
shown repentance for your wickedncss
They say We know we ought TO feel grateful
to the government for this lcniency, but ii
has no right to protect itself by excluding
from high places those who have sworn to
be friends and proven themselves enemies
This is what these men are saying by theil
acts Citizens of North-Carolina will you
array yourselves against the Constitution
and laws of your country by supporting
these men? We do not believe you will
Then vote for no man in August who is


banned, and thus show your loyalty to til,
Nation.
Year: 1870

GEN. S. A. DoUGLAs.-This talented young
gentleman has been ordered, in addition to
his other duties to act as Adjutant General
during the absence of General Fisher, and
we know he will give universal satisfaction.
Year: 1870

The Police Commissioners yesterday resolved TO
enforce The old police regulation OF making every
sergeant reside In the precinct In which he does
duty, and caused the order To be Issued TO have SER
geans notified that the resolution takes effect on
and alter January l.
Year: 1870

On Monday evening the ladies of the Parasol and
Umbrella Makers Union sent a message to Mr..
Nelson W. Young, President of the Workingmens 8
Union, requesting hm to attend an important meet
ing at their headquarters, in varick street, near
Canal. AT some personal Inconvenience he obeyed
the call and was surprised on entering the room to
be received with a storm Of applause from the fair
occupants, and to see one OF their number Miss
Leonard, advance to present him with an elegant
fruit vase, token Of their gratitude to HIM who
had assisted them in their dark hour of distress
and aided them to build up their pre-
sent successful organization. A very pretty
speech was made, In which Mr.. Young was
assured that though he could not occupy the first
place all their hearts he might perhaps nestle very
close to the second. Mr.. Young responded with an
1mpromptu flood OF thanks, and after greetings and
social chat they all dispersed with pleasant memo
ries Of the occasion.


The vase Is an elegant one, artistic and chaste
and bearing the following observation-disclosures
to Nelson W. Young by the members Of the Female
Parasol and Umbrella Makers Union, September l.
1870" IL consists ef large circular Iruit BOWL sus
tanned BY slender column, supported by exquisltely
modelled ana chased figures OF Daphne and Psyche.


The ladies assured Mr.. Young that their gratitude
10 him was D0undless, and should he ever be can
didate for any ONCE OF honor at the hands OF his
fellow citizens they would exercise for him oil their
Mhue4ce among their relatives and lovers.
Year: 1870

The Brooklyn Election Fraud Cases-The


Convictions Affirmed by tho General Term


Of the Supreme Court.


The General Term Of the Supreme Court, Second
district which met at Poughkeepsie in May last,
have promulgated their decision In the Brooklyn
election fraud cases, afrlrmng the conviction
of Barney Mahoney twhcse case was
test One) in the Court of Oyer
and Terminer Manoney was a canvasser
in the Sixteenth ward and was convicted OF having
willingly lost the returns Of the vote in the district
in which he acted. Henry p. Mayo and Michael
Hann on, Of the Fourth ward, were convicted OF
having made false canvass of the vote in their dts
trict ana Justice James Buckley and George Brown,
or the Twenty first ward, were convicted OF refusing
to canvass the vote az the law prescribed. Judge
t:ary for three months each, Mahoney for thirty
days, and Buckley and Brown to jail for ten days
each.


When the cases were taken to the General Term
that OF Mah0ney was agreed upon as a test for the
Others The same questions which were raised in
that applied to the others. The counsel for the de.
PENDANTS argued upon the irregularity OF the pro-
ceedings OF the Grand Jury which found the indic-
ments. Counsel raised the point that the Grand
Jury sat in the evenings when the court not In
session. ana that 1t was continued In session after
Judge Barnard had lett the City and gone to New
burg and was holding court there. The defendants
counsel also contenned they merely forfeited their
pay as canvassers that II they failed to discharge
their duty.


District Attorney Morris made a cogent argu-
ment sustaining the convictions. and held that It
was not necessary that the Judge should sit all
the while when The Grand Jury transacting busi-
ness. so long as the court was existing court in
session.


In view OF this decision of the General Term the
counsel for the defendants will probably carry the
cases TO the Court OF Appeals. The decision IL re-
garded IN Brooklyn rs severe blow to the ring
and point In favor OF District Attorney Morris over
Boss Mclaughlin.
Year: 1870

REDUCING THE FORCE.-In accordance with
the recent act of Congress for the reduction of
the force OF assistant assessors OF internal rev.
enue throughout the country, the force now en-
ployed by Assessor Needs, Of this Distric, will
be reduced one third on the 1st proximo, thus
leaving but six to transact the revenue business
Cor Washington, Georgetown and the county
Year: 1870

REDUCING rHKWAE DEPARTMENT ExPRNssS
BY order OF the Secretary OF War, several
changes have been made in the clerical force
Of The Quartermaster Generals once, by which
i've clerks have been reduced from fourth to
first class. Similar changes will be made in the
Ordnance and Engineer Bureaus, and other
branches Of the War Department This action
is taken by the Secretary with q view t. remod-
cling the clerical force and simplifying the
business OF the bureaus. "
Year: 1870

NAVAL CIRCLES are much agitated over the
question Of who is to be Vice Admiral in place
OF Porter. Every day they are in expectation
Of the appointment being made. The law
creating that Office authorizes the President to
appoint, hence the Secretary or the Navy can
not designate any one for that position, as it Is
not one TO which the officer next In rank can be
promoted; but any Rear Admiral can be ap.
pointed Vice Admiral by the President, and 1t is
probable he will make the appointment durinS
his stay here on Tuesday next.