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Year: 1870

wrong give place to what they hold to bt
right? | tell you there is more need o
a Republican majority IN Congress to.
/ day than at the close of the war; anC
when our people vote for a Democrat
no matter what may be his individua
character, they surrender both vote anG
influence to the enemy, and abandon the
cause for which they fought Applause.
Democrats in Ohio talk to YOU against
tariffs; denounce free trade in Pennsvl-
vania favor greenbacks in the West ;
gold in the East-play upon any string
to suit the locality in which they speak.
But these are to them immateriaI issues.
Their great central idea IS the restora-
ton of the old order, the subiugation Of
the colored man, the elevation Of the
master, the re-establishment of the old
Democratic regime.


CONCLUSION.


Gentlemen, Twill not detain you ftlrth-
er. intend to go before the people of
he district. and with facts and figures
that can not be controversial prove to
them thatthe administration Of President
Grant has fulfilled every promise made
to the people-that the revenues have
been honestly collected, the money
economically expended, the taxes large
ly reduced, and the expenditures of the
Government greatly diminished-in
short, / intend to show that the party
which had the courage to save the na-
zion in war has also the wisdom to ad-
its affairs in peace. Loud and
continued applause.
Year: 1870

The Republican party sprang into ex-
istence to prevent the extension of slave
~ The Democratic party was for fifty
years the champion of the slave power.
The one preferred the Union to slavery;
the other slavery to the Union. The one
is animated by the spirit of liberty and
fraternity the other by that of intoler-
ance and desPotism. The one looks to
the elevation of few. The one IS the
promoter of education, order, industry,
thrift, universal freedom and equal rights;
the other, the fomenter of discord the
enemy of schools and the advocate of
class distinctions. The one IS based upon
the doctrine that all men are created
equal, and that governments derive their
inst, powers from the consent of the
governed; the other IS founded upon the
proposition that slavery IS an institution
of God, and human blood, muscle and
brain legitimate articles of merchandise.
These are the central ideas, the funda-
mental doctrines of the two parties
and although the principle of freedom
has triumphed for the time, the prinCi-
pie of slavery has not been finally con-
duered. 1t slumber in the hearts of mil
lions of.restless men, ready to spring
forth at the oPportune moment and re-
store the old order, the old institution,
which was stricken down by the war.
Men may pretend to sneer at this, but it
is nevertheless true. The South, which
prolonged the armed struggle for slavery
four years, and sacrificed in its defense
a hundred thousand of her citizens. still
cherishes the cause for which she fought
and still hopes to restore its PROSTATE
fortunes bv and through the success of
the Democratic party.
Year: 1870

But it is a mistake to suppose that the
great distinction between the Republi-
can and Democratic parties is in the
views they hold upon the tariff. the cur
rency or other minor issues. There is a
broader distinction than this-a wide
and deep gulf reaching back over the
past, stretching out into the future. to
mark for all time the status of the two
great parties in this country. The diff
ference between them is as irreconcila-
BILE and unalterable as that between
light and darkness. The strife between
them is the conflict of two essentially
distinct and autagonistic elements--two
principles that have from time immemo-
rial contended with alternating fortunes
in field and forum; each vanquished at
times. but never destroyed, and both
constantly reappearing in some form to
renew the conflict. 1t is the old war be-
tween liberty and despotism, equali-
ty and caste.
Year: 1870




Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention thank you most cordi-
ally. and through you the Republicans
Of the district, for the honor again con-
ferred upon myself by selecting me as
your candidate for Congress.


This honor is all the more acceptable
from the fact that gentlemen of culture,
experience and acknowledged ability,
who would fill the position to which your
partiality has assigned me with credit to
themselves and the country, have in a
friendly spirit competed for the place.
The support they have received attests
the high estimation in which they are
held by the people, and had either of
them been nominated. l should have
fully acquiesced and given him that
cordial and hearty support which, from
my personal knowledge of my competi-
tors, will, feel assured, be now accord
ed to me. fApplause.


To men governed by principle the
man is Comparatively matter of indif-
ference. The cause is the first and all
important consideration. Men may die
must debut just cause. although
possibly for a time overwhelmed, and
lost, survives, and will event
ually triumph,
Year: 1870

How long would the law for the en-
forcement of the 18th Amendment re-
main upon the statute book after the
Democratic party obtained control of
Congress 2 How long. would the freed
men be allowed to vote? ? Not day.
Democratic success would not only
work their disfranchiseInent, but reduce
them to a state of bondage worse even
than slavery-worse because it would
defraud them of their labor, while it
would relieve the master of all responsi
bility for their maintenance in sickness
and old age.


Here lies the true issue Some tell
you there is no danger. that all IS peace,
that the South accepts the situation, and
that slavery is dead. 1t is falsehood,
a delusion, and a snare. The Southern
press is reeking with hostility to the
new order. The Ku-Klux now openly
DEFY the law, and the whole South is
waiting to renew the conflict under Dem
ocratic auspices There will be no set
| tied peace, no permanent safety, until
this generation with its bitter memories
of lost fields and broken fortunes shall
pass away, and new men grow up under
the shadow of the schools and churches
which the new order will introduce IN
every Southern neIghboFhood. Cheers.
Then we may hope for peace, quiet and
contentment in the South; but not now
You may compel man to obey the Law
but not TO love the law. You may force
the robber to disgorge his lll-gotter
booty. but you can not safely place i
again within his power; for he will there
after have double Indictment to it
acquisition-desire for possessing thu
thing itself, and dislike for the real own
er-avarice and revenge. q


4 STAND FAST.


tell you the times are fraught will
danger. The great mass Of Northerr
Democrats may be honest and loyal
but their leaders are mercenary anC
treacherous. They profess to regard tn,
reconstruction acts of Congress as usur
/ pations, unconstitutional. fevolutionar,
4 and void. Think you when they havl
the power they will not sweep away al
laws and proclmations which they regar,
as unconstitutional and void7 They be
lieve slavery was right; that the Four
teenth and Fifteenth Amendments hav


not been legally ratified. Think yor
Year: 1870

Much Indignation is expressed at the
medical men who are urging Weston to
overtask his powers of endurance merely
that they may make observations. 1t is feared
that he may drop dead in his tracks.
Year: 1870

ton to the rcle. But Republican policy
in this State has been dictated largely
by an element we would not like to re-
gard as fairly representative Of the
respectable body of the party. About
the close of the war gang Of political
from other States cane
among us for the purpose OF
making living off the misfortunes o'
our people. Professional dead-beats
and bummers where they came from,
they turned up as ofice-seeking carpet
baggers in West Virginia. Then there
were good many natives of the species
known as scalawag, whose political for
tunes were made by the war, and who
feared lest in the relapses of peace they
would return to the obscurity from
which they came. To both classes ex-
citement, prescription and political
were essential. The neces-
sites of the scalawag and carpet-bagger
fastened our prossriptive legislation
upon US. Had there been none of these
people to provide for, we should never
have known that Test Oaths were neces-
sary for the protection of "loyalty."


Take these two elements out Of West
Virginia and complete abrogation of
our proscriptive system would follow 1T
once. As it is, the day of complete
"let up" cannot be long delayed. The
and decency of the State
are beginning to assert themselves
and as they do go, the policy of disfran-
cbisement becomes more and more un-
popular. We are not prepared to say
that the new Legislature will repeal the
present registration law entirely. But
that it will make some salutary amend
ments there can scarcely be doubt. In
this view the provisions Of the Pennsyl-
vania law, to which we have called at
tention, might be considered with ad-
vaptapa
Year: 1870

The New York Tribune o: Saturday
morning assures its friends that we have
and shall have but one Republican Cen
eral Committee in New York for the
year 1870. The disgraceful proceedings
of Thursday evening will not be repeat.
ed, nor will anything be made out OF
them by their authors. The means of
determining who were chosen to our new
General Committee were provided and
the committee will be duly and fully
organized, and any other General Com
mittee claiming to be Republican will
be simply very empty and useless
attempt to serve the Tammany mana
gers and earn their surplus cash. The
Tribune then promises to expose and
denounce it so emphatically that it can
never pay expenses and that it shall
call names if the feud be prolonged
anothe week.
Year: 1870

A special says that the Paraguayan
question is looming up in Washington,
where yeung Lopez is looking after his
fathers interest, and that there is now
a proposition under consideration in the
Cabinet that the United States Gov
ernment shall renew its offer of media
ton between the Allies and Paraguay,
that if the offer is not accepted the
United States Government shall with
draw its representative from the Cap.
ital of Brazil, and the other Allied
powers, and that it shall dispatch to
the scence naval force sufficient to
encourge and warrant any proposition
which may be made by Paraguay, or
which may be sanctioned by one OF
more Of the other Republics.
Year: 1870

Our cotemporary, the Inteligencer,
made its appearance on Saturday in a
new, complete and handsome dress
throughout. The improvement is very
decided. We congratulate our neighbor
upon the enterprise as we'll as the evil
dence of prosperity displayed in the
change, and trust its efforts to please
may continue to receive substantial
marks of appreciation from those wEo
adhere to the unhappy practice Of read
ing Republican newspapers.
Year: 1870

class demanded it. He was followed by
Major John o. Butler in some feeling
and touching remarks, which made a
deep impression upon all present.


There was nothing said or done at the
meeting, but such as all true Union men
could heartily endorse, and if no other
good is accomplished, it will show to
the people at large, that the SO called
'rebels" are not half so rampant as pro-
scriptiye Radicals would have us be-
Year: 1870

New YORK, January 3l.-Uaytien
advices state that the various revolu-
tionists have expressed their deter
minatiOU to crush cat the Sa!nave
party, and in the principal towns Of
the South the shooting ofSalnAvi5ts is
going on At quite q brisk rate. at
JEROME a large number OF them have
been already disposed Of in this sum
mary way; and n Jacmel there are no
fever than forty-siX IN prison, most 0i
whom, if not al, win certainly be shot.
In Porte au Prince, also, plenty OF
work has been cut out for the military
tribunal
Year: 1870

Progress OF the Civil War-DeplorabIe Condi.
- tion of the Country.


CARACAS. April 20.-In the interior the rebels
under command of Guzman Blanco have been
rather active, and after making several move
ments in the aggressive have finally settled
down in front of Valencia. Bianco has at pre-
sent 5000 men with him before Valencia, bat is
badly supplied with artillery, and consequently
can do but little damage against the forti6ca-
tions that guard that city. The residents of
Valencia are in very uncomfortable position,
as they rather favor the revolutionary party,
but are kept closely in bounds by the Govern
ment garrison. Guzman Blanco has signifed
his intention of taking the city at all hazards
and if the besieged do not surrender soon he has
fall into his hands. The position of Valencia is
important, and If taken by the rebels will be the
key to Porto Cabelo where Monagas has en-
trenched himself with q small body of about
15O0 men. Monagas is beginning to find himself
in very awkward position, as he is entirely
without means and cannot raise further sup
plies.


In fact, the merchants of the country have
lost all faith in him, as he not only repudiated
the debt contracted by the former Government,
but even refused to pay the loans raised in
1868. There is but little doubt if he could raise
funds he could soon find an army of sufficient
strength to entirely crush the revolutionary
party, but as it is he can only remain on the de-
fensive. Affairs at present look very melan-
choly, as the troops are in most deplorable
condition. Their clothes are entirely worn out,
and they have no food in fact, the prospects
of the Government could not look much worse.
Large bodies of these soldiers clamor in the
streets for bread, and beg the citizens for arms
to enable them to go and fight, so as to try and
bring about peace, and secure them employ
ment. If this is not done, more horrors will
result to this unfortunate republic. The Gus
toms officials are revelling in this general de-
moralization, and are pocketing all moneys that
come into their hands, they do what they
please, and there is no chance of any redress
from the Government.
Year: 1870

The Toronto Globe says:-The absence of Sir
John A. Macdonald from his place in the House.
at time when the presence of the Prime Minis
ter is of the utmost importance, is sought to be
excused by Government organs by the plea that
the preparation of the Northwest bill has oceu-
pied his time elsewhere.


The excuse is one of the weakest that has ever
been offered to cover Sir John A. Macdonald's
besetting vice. The truth is that the Prime
Minister has again yielded TO the temptation of
drink, and has again rendered himself incapable
OF attending to his duties at most critical
period of affairs. 1t would almost seem that Sir
John A. Macdonald chooses those seasons when
his vice is calculated to bring the greatest dis
grace upon himself and upon the country. His
pitiable condition during the Fenian raid, when
telegram after telegram was left unanswered,
because he was in such state of intoXication
that he could not comprehend them, was q mat
ter which would have brought severe retribution
upon Minister in England his dsgraceful con-
diton during the visit of Prince Arthur will long
be remembered to the discredt of Canada; and
now, when every energy should be devoted to
the affairs of the Northwest, and at time when
false step may undo the work of years, Sir
John A. Macdonald again flies to the bottle. 1t
is really an outrage to the country. The spec
tacle of the Prime Minister staggering into the
refreshment-room of the House, and being taken
out thence by one colleague and then by another,
or babbling in maudln intcAication in some bar
room, is thing to which no other country would
submit for an hour.


Sir John A. Macdonald's fits usually last for
some little time. He has been incapacitated
from business for several days, and it is impos-
sible to tell how soon he may relapse and leave
the affairs of the country to look after them
selves. Parliament will soon be prorogued and
the expedition will start about the same time
for Red River. Areswe to have a repetition of
the scene that occurred when the troops went
out in 1S66?-and how long is this thing to last
1t is extraordinary that gentlemen having any
self-Tespect can be found to serve in Ministry
the head of which is confirmed drunkard, and
still more wonderful that a journal protesting
TO have the interests of the country at heart
should endeavor by wilful falsehood to conceal
conduct which is a disgrace to the man, the
Parliament, and the country.
Year: 1870

From the NJ z. Herald


'sThe money market has worked with per-
feet satisfaction TO the holders OF stocks the Offer
ipgs Of funds being unusually abundant The accu-
mutation Of money in the shape of national bank
notes has seldom been sOlarge The banksareactualy
glutted with this description OF currency and have
been freely lending 1t without interest for perods of
three to six days where the borrower agreed to re-
turn greenbacks. The rate call closed at four to
i've per cent. In discounts there has been more
movement, but the amount OF paper Offering has not
been large. Prime double-name acceptances were
current at to ~ per cent


"The gold market was heavy and lower under the
improvement IN tne national credit as reflected in
the public debt statement for May and in cOnse-
quence Of the steady disbursements of coin interest
by the Treasury the accumulation OF gold in the
banks leading to large increase IN the item OF
specie, thereby reversing the usual showing of a
decease owing to the customs payments on Imported
merchandise. The market moreover has lost specu-
lative attraction during the more active movement
at the Stock Exchange. The decline during the
week from 115h to 1148 would doubtless have been
larger had not the foreign exchange market been 40
firm in anticipation OF specie shipments at no very
having already taken out large consgnments of
silver, the deportation OF which is Regarded az the
forerunner OF an export Of gold.


"The Government market was steady, and at the
close became strong. The firmer feeling is due to
purchases by capitalists desrous of earning higher
interest than is now attainable ON call loans The
lear OF an unfavorable funding bill is also removed
and buyers are investing with more confidence.


1.-THE now of money toward the METROPOLIS ia
again reflected in the very favorable Character OF
the bank statement The deposits OF the week have
increased over eight and a half millions and the
specie over two and half Millions the latter item
representing the difference between the Treasury
disbursements OF the May interest and the receipts
for customs. The gain in legal tenders is over a
million, making total gain in reserve OF nearly
four millions against an increase in liabilities OF
eight and a half millions. The banks have more
over been very liberal in their accommodations to
borrowers, the item Of loans having been expanded
nearly six millions"
Year: 1870




The trial OF prison cases was resumed this
morning.


james Cornman was convicted OF an attempt TO
commit burglary at the residence OF Patrick Kel-
ley. No. e16 Morris street. Mr.. Kelley heard him
trying TO force an entrance at the back door about
O'Clock In the morning Of April 80, and upon call
ing several ofcers they found him in the adjoining
yard.


Hugh o'Hara and Charles Fisher were acquitted
OF charge OF attempted burglary The testimony
showed that they were found at night in an out
house upon the premises OF No. SO4 Coates street,
but nothing was disturbed, nothing discovered about
them to indicate q felOnious INTENT and they said
they had merely gone there to Sleep


James Miller, boy was acquitted of a charge OF
assault and battery upon another boy, the whole
affair growing out OF some childish play between
the two.


william and Mary Naglee, husband and wife. were
found guilty of assault and battery upon each other
They couldn't agree about servant girl Mrs Naglee
had engaged, and so they fought about 1t.


William Wilson, soldier boy, was acquitted OF
charge OF stealing watch and chain from Michael
Shars. 1t appears that the latter, while out upon
spree, lost his property in saloon at Fourth and
Monroe streets, and accused the prisoner OF the
theft because he happened TO be in the place. A
large crowd collected about excited by the dstur-
banoe, and when policeman came up he found the
watch and chain upon the sidewalk, but as near TO
other persons as 10 the prisoner.


This completed the days business, and the Court
adjourned until tomorrow
Year: 1870

THE SUNKEN NEssEL.-All's not lost that's
in danger. This seems to be so in regard to
the hermaphrodite brig Mary Porter. This
vessel, laden with full cargo OF lime,
caught fire at sea. the fire having las we are
informed) occurred from combustion OF the
lime. Finding the prosecution of the voy-
age impossible, her captain brought her to
this port in a dangerous condition. She
was scuttled and sunk in the river, and now
lies above the Crescent Saw Mill, at about
thirty feet from the shore She was sold at
auction ON account of the Underwriters.
and was bought by Captain Grande, the ex-
tensive fruit importer. She is now in pro-
cess OF being raised by NJ. w. Francis &
Co.. the well known wreckers, in connection
with the Underwriters steam tug Tyler.
Captain Davis. She has been plugged and
well built over the forward hatch. Yes
terday the Tyler was busily engaged in
pumping the sunken vessel, but the diff
culty was great on account of the lime cn0l-
ing the pump.


The TYLER is fitted up to be on the river
what tirst-class steam fire engine is on
land-only rather more so. She has a very
powerful pump that more than once has
rendered good service. When not on duty
she lies at the foot of Canal street, always
ready for duty, as she keeps up steam day
and night having constantly from twenty
to twenty five pounds of steam up.
Year: 1870

TEXAS BEEF.-Of the one hundred and
fifty head of slaughtered cattle brought by
the steamer Fire Fly on Thursday morning,
thirty head were wholesaled yesterday and
over forty were engaged by the middle of
the afternoon for to-day. The meat is rap
idly disappearing. and by the time the
Fire Fly leaves on Monday there will proba-
bly, be none left. Should any meat remain
at the departure of the vessel, it will be
transferred to the United States and West
India Fresh Meat and Fruit Company's
warehouse. No. lis Fulton street, between
Girod and Julia streets
Year: 1870

LAST OF THE CATTLE SHEDs.-Tle cattle
sheds on Tchoupitoulas street at what was
formerly the Stock Landing in Jefferson
City, have finished their course and fulfilled
their destiny. For the last several days
worhmen have been busily engaged in tear
ing them to the ground and now the deed
is done. In a few days the debris will be
carted away, and the place that knew the
cattle sheds will know them no more.
Year: 1870

Nor ALL RoUGHNEss.-Many rough
persons as well as animals have usual
ly some tender spot in their feelings.
A man once had very fierce house
dog, within the length Of whose chain
it would have been dangerous for a
stranger to have ventured but not
withstanding his apparently savage
disposition, brood Of ducklings, rear
ed in the yard in which he was kept,
became so fond of him that whenever,
from his barking, they apprehended
danger, they would rush towards him
for protection, and seek shelter in the
kennel.
Year: 1870

A Minnesota woman, who does not
want to vote, had a sick husband and
wild farm on hand last season. She
set to work, cut the brush from eight
acres and dug out the grubs, broke and
fenced it; put in two acres of corn and
potatoes, hoed and harvested them, as
also one hundred bushels of turnips,
and one hundred and sixty bushels of
wheat. She also, during the summer,
dug cellar for the house, and did her
houseWOrk.
Year: 1870

Several Wall street operators have
been summoned to appear before the
House committee appointed to inquire
into the causes Of the September gold
panic and the alleged connection Of
Government officials Herewith.
Year: 1870

In order to learn definitely how much
the Postofice Department loses through
the franking privilege, Mr.. Creswen has
ordered all postmasters to weigh all free
matter sent out and received at each Office
from the first of January to June.