Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1875 — Page 1

BT CHAS. M. JOHNSON, RENSSELAER, - - nr DIANA. JOB PRINTING A SPECIALTY. 'VtenftC Of i |ytl#M i - //*"•&' | One Tear. slß® One-half Ye«. v » One-Quarter Year 8#

THE NEWS.

Gen. Moriones is said to have succeeded in relieving Pampeluna. The Pope is reported to have written to Don Carles advising him to reconsider his determination to continue the war in Spain. A Carlist defeat with the capture of! the Carlist Gen. Agana was reported on the 3d. The Marquis of Bartington has been elected Liberal leader in the British Parliament. i The Senate has rejected the Canadian reciprocity treaty. * Some of toe large manufacturing establishments of Fall River, Mass., have recently been closed, in consequence of a disagreement bn the question of wages. The National Grange met at Charleston, 8. C., on the 3d, Grand Master Adams presiding. The officers and about sixty delegates were present. Hon. Angus Cameron, of La Crosse, was elected United Btates Senator from Wisconsin on toe 3d. Mr. Cameron is said to be an Anti-Monopoly Republican, and was nominated on a platform including hard money, tariff for revenue only, and the supremacy of the civil authority in time of peace. A Republican State Convention to nominate two Justices of toe Supreme Court and two Regents of the State University has been called to meet at Jackson, Mich., on the 8d of March. King Kalakaua sailed from San Francisco sos Honolulu on the 3d. The Khedive has lately annexed Darfour to Egypt Senator Buckingham, of Connecticut, died at his residence in Norwich on the night of the 4th, aged seventy years. Representative Hersey, of Maine, member of the present Congress and memberelect of the next, died on the 4th, at Bangor, aged sixty-two years. Rev. James De Koven, D. D., President of Racine College, Wis., was elected Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Illinois on the 4th. - Taylor Hall, part of the Episcopal college at Racine, Wls., was burned early on the morning of the 4tb. Loss about $60,000; insurance $33,000. Don Carlos has issued a counter proclamation to that recently issued by King Alphonso. He declares he will issue his protest from the month of his cannon. There was fighting on the 7th near Estella, in which eight Carlist battalions are reported to have been worsted. A Mexican mob recently attacked a Protestant church at Acapulco. Four Mexicans and one American were killed and eleven wounded. Tsae Hen, son of Prince Chien, has been proclaimed Emperor of China. The British Parliament was opened on the 6th by a speech from the throne. The jury in the libel suit of W. H. Kemble against the New York Sttn failed to agree. The New Lebanon (N. Y.) Shaker settlement was very badly damaged by fire on the 6th. One of the Judges of the Cook County Circuit Court has lately declared toe law requiring ballots to be numbered to be unconstitutional. a bin to abolish capital punishment has been defeated in the Ohio House of Representatives by a vote of 42 to 44. A caucus of the Conservative members of the Louisiana Legislature was held on the night of the sth, at which a proposition was adopted—Bß to 27—favoring as a proposed compromise that the Conservatives should be allowed a majority of about ten in the House, and that the past action of the Kellogg Government should not be inquired into. After the vote Speaker Wilts, it it said, tendered his resignation, and Gov. McEnery, who was presents by courtesy, said by this action of toe caucus it waa evident to him that it eras time to lower the Democratic banner,Hud he therefore wished to retire. At * mass meeting held on the evening of the 6th, addressed by McEnery, Wtitz and others, resolutions were adopted denouncing the proposed compromise in strong terms, and declaring that nothing less than the reinstallment of the legally-declared Legislature as it stood on the 4th of January would be agreed to. The messenger of the House Sergeant-at-Arms has discovered W. S. King near Compton, Canada, and served him with a subpoena to appear and testify in relation to the Pacific Mail subsidy business. J. J. Routt, Second Assistant Postmas-ter-General, has been confirmed as Governor of Colorado. The President has signed the Little Tartifbffl: The following message from the President was presented to the Senate on the Bth: To the Senate of the United States: Herewith I have the honor to eend, in accordance with the resolution of the Senate of the 3d inat., AIT information in my possession not heretofore tarnished relating to affairs in the State of Arkansas. I will venture to express the opinion teat all tee testimeny shows that la the election of 187» Joseph Brooks was lawfully elected Governor of that State; that he has been unlawfully deprived of the possession of his office since teat time; that la 1874 the Constitution of the State was hy violence, intimidation and revolutionary proceedings overthrown and a new Consatatton^ and a ceedings. if permitted to stand, practically ignore all tbeVKbta of minorities in all States. Also, what la there to prevent each of the States recently readmitted to Federal "Stations on certain conditions from changing their Constitutions and violating their pledges if this action in Arkansas is acquiesced in 1 T respectfully submit whether a precedent so dangerous to the stability of B tale Government, tr not es the National Government also, should be recognised by Coogreea. I eameetly ask that Congress will take deffnite action in this matter, to relieve the Executive from active upon questions which should be decided by the legislative branch of tee Government.

Bxseuttvs If union, Feb. 8, 1875.

VOLUME I.

The eastern-bound express train on the Missouri Pacific Railroad was thrown from the track on the 7th, near Osage River bridge, by a broken rail. The sleeping-car and toe passenger" coach ware badly wrecked, and twenty per-" sons were more or less seriously injured, one girl it was thought fatally. The Congressional Committee on Louisiana Affairs concluded their investigation on the Bth, and adjourned to meet in Washington. The Spanish army under Alphonso have recently received a serious check, losing, according to Carlist accounts, 7,000 men in killed, wonhded and prisoners. The “official” account admits a loss of 500 and say that military operations in the direction of Estella are suspended for the present. The Carlist chief Menfieri was recently shot for high treason by order of Don Carlos. The Bishop of Strasborg recently issued a pastoral letter, in which he declared the church to be persecuted. The German authorities seized the copies and forbade the promulgation of the document. i . - Whiting, the man who, according to Irwin’s testimony, received a bribe of s6<koOO to secure the passage of the Pacific Mail subsidy, has been found in Canada, and subpoenaed to give his testimony before the House Committee of Ways and Means.

The first train, consisting of three gravel-cars and a box-car laden with 100 passengers, passed through the Hoosae Tunnel on the 9th. The passage was made in thirty-five minutes. Senator Buckingham’s funeral took place at Norwich, Conn., on the 9th. Hon. W. W. Eaton, Senator-elect, has been appointed to fill the vacancy in the Senate occasioned hy hfo deato. At its recent session the National Grange adopted resolutions declaring the present Patent laws oppressive and illiberal, and asking Congress to so amend them as to allow any person to use or manufacture any patented article on the payment of a reasonable royalty. It-was also resolved to lend to each State Grange $3.50 for each subordinate Grange in the State. MardiGras celebrations occurred on the 9th at Louisville, Ky., Memphis, Tenn., Little Rock, Ark., Terre Haute, Ind., and Fort Madison, low*. The Indiana State Board of Agriculture have decided to hold an exposition at Indianapolis this year, to begin Sept. 9 and continue twenty days.

A large number of pension bills were passed on the 3d. A resolution was adopted asking of the President information concerning Arkansas affairs. The Chicago branch mint resolutions were read and referred, as was also the House Grasshopper Belief bi11....1n the House, the Hennepin Canal bill was postponed until after the disposition of the Civil-Rights bill, which was considered and debated during the entire day and evening. The Senate bill was offered as a substitute, as was also another substitute. Notice was given that the previous question would be moved at one o’clock on the 4th. In the Senate, on the 4th, the bill to relieve the grasshopper sufferers was passed. The concurrent resolution to repeal the twentysecond joint rule of the houses was considered, several substitutes being offered, which were referred with the resolution to the Committee on Elections and Privileges....ln the House the Civil-Rights bill was debated during the entire day. During the discussion Mr. Brown, of Kentucky, indulged in language concerning Mr. Butler which the Speaker characterized as improper and unparliamentary, and a resolution was adopted —l6l to TO—that he be censured by the Speaker. The reprimand was administered, and Mr. Brown disclaimed any intention to disregard the rules of debate. The Naval Committee made report exonerating Mr. Stowell from the charge of selling a naval cadetship, in which the House concurred. A recess was taken until 10 a. m. on the sth. No basin ess was transacted in the Senate beyond reading the journal. Announcement was made of the death of Senator Buckingham, of Connecticut, and the Senate adjourned as a mark of respect to his memory ....In the House, after an exciting debate, an amendment of the' Civil-Rights bill was adopted, striking out of the bill all relating to schools. Several other amendments were offered and rejected. The preamble was then adopted—2l9 to 26-“ and the bill as amended passed—yeas 162, nays 100. The Senate amendments to the Consular, Diplomatic and Legislative Appropriation bills were concurred in and the House adjourned. The bill regulating the counting of the Presidential vote was taken up in the Senate on the 6th, and referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. Pinchback’s memorial, asking that speedy action be taken regarding bis claims to a seat as Senator from Louisiana, was presented. The Oklahama Territorial bill was postponed until the second Monday in December. A conference committee was ordered on the Senate amendment to the House bill to amend the National Bank act The House Civil-Rights bill was referred to the Committee on Judiciary....ln the House a bill was introduced for postal telegraphy. Majority and minority reports were made by the Arkansas Investigating Committee, the former recommending that the itatu quo be maintained, and the latter that Brooks be recognized as Governor. A conference committee was ordered on the Legislative Appropriation bill. The Hennepin Canal bill was taken up and debated. Pending a motion to lay on the table the House adjourned. In the Senate, On the Bth, the SewingMachine Patent Extension hill was rejected—--23 to 13. A memorial was presented praying for an amendment to the Constitution abolishing the offices of President and Vice-Presi-dent, and delegating their powers to a council of seven members to be appointed by the House - of Representatives. A message was received from the President In regard to Arkansas affairs.

U. S. GRANT.

CONGRESSIONAL.

OUR AIM: TO FXAR TELL TH* TRUTH AND MAKE MONEY.

RENSSELAER* INDIANA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1875.

The Committee of Privileges and Elections submitted s report and resolution declaring that Pinchbeck is entitled to* seat ss Senator from Louisiana from March 4,1873, which was ordered printed and notice given a* « minority report... .In tee Hmae, bills were introduced—to increase the public revenue and diminish the interest on the public debt; for an income tax on all incomes over $2,000; appropriating $1,000,000 for deepening the channel of the Missouri River; for the improvement of certain rivers and harbors. The bill giving bounties to soldier* who served less than a year in the army waa passed— l 9» to 30. A motion to suspend the rules and pass a resolution declaring against a third term was lost—67 to 102. An adverse report was made on the bill to extend the Wllaon sewing-machine patent Adjourned. In the Senate, on toe 9th, toe bil) in relation to toe Adjutant General of the Anny was passed. The Senate then adjourned out of respect to the memory of Senator Buckingham, this being toe day of his funeral... .In toe House, an unsuccessful effort was made to call up for consideration the report of toe committee in toe case of Delegate Cannon, of tflah. The Indian Appropriation bill was considered in Committee of toe Whole and afterward passed by toe House--162 to 92—with toe exception of toe Choctaw and Chickasaw amendment, which was dofeated—Bß to 137. The House then ad-. f>urned.

THE MARKETS.

NEW YORK. Cottok.—Middling upland, tf*OlsXe. Lrvz Stock. —Beef Cattle —[email protected]. Hogs -Dressed, $8.12*08.50; Live, $8.7907.00. Sheep—Live, $6.9007.00. BuiDjnrm.—Flour—Good to eholce, $4,800 9.85; white wheat extra, $5A5®5.90. Wheat-No. 2 Chicago, $1.0501.09; No. 2 Northwestern, $1.06 01-00; No. 9 Milwaukee spring, $1.0001.11*. Rye—Western and State, 93006 c. Barley—-sl.39ol-40. Cora—Mixed Western, 89084 c. Oats—Mixed Western, 66068*c. Pnonsiows.—Pork—New Mess, $19.99*019.75. Lard—Prime Steam, 14014*c. Cheese—l9o 18C. , Wool.—Common to extra, 9d065c. CHICAGO. Lira Stock.— Beevea—Choice, $5.7906.90; good, $5.0005.90; medium, $4.2504.75; batchers' stock, $3.7504.00; stock cattle, $9.5004.00. Hogs—Live, good to choice. $6.8007.35; Dressed, $7.5007.80. Sheep—Good to choice, $4.7505.75. Pbovisioxs.—Bntter—Choice, 30086 c. Eggs - Fresh, 26096 c. Pork Mess, $18,350 18.40. Lard —$13.50013.62*. Cheese—New York Factory, 17®17*c; Western Factory, 16*017c. BaxansTOTFs.—Flour—White Winter extra, $4.250660; Spring extra, $3.7504.75. WheatSpring, No. 9,85*085*4. Cora—No. 2, New, 68* 064* c. Oats—No. 2,52052* e. Rye—No. 2, 96097 c. Barley—No. 2, $1.16*01.19. Wool.— Tab-washed, 46057 c; fleece, washed, 40048;; fleece, unwashed, 27037 c. ro Lcjcbbb.—First Clear, $696005600; Second Clear, $46.00050.00; Common Boards, SII,OOO 12.00; Fencing, $12.00018.00; “A” Shingles, $3.0008.26; Late, $8.0002.95. CINCINNATI. Brbxdstuits.—Floor—s4.9sos,lo. WheatRed, $1.0601.12. Corn—66o67c. Rye-$1.060 .09 . Oats—s9o62c. Barley—sl.Bsol.4o. Provisions—Pork—slß.9ool9.oo. Lard—l3*o 14*c. ST. LOUIS. Lira Stock.—Beeves—Fair to choice, $5.50 06.15. Hogs—Live, $68007.25. BnnaDSTtnm.—Floor—XX Fall, $4.8504.50 Wheat-No. 2 Bed Fall, $1.06*01.06. CornNo. 2, 64065 c. Oats—No. 2, 56056*c. RyeNo. 1, 99c051.00. Barley—No. 2, $1.8001.85. Provisions.—Pork—Mess, $18.62*018.75. Lard -13*013*C. MILWAUKEE. BBXADSTtnm.—Flour—Spring XX, $5.2505.60. Wheat-Spring, No. 1, 99092* c; No. 2, 87* 087*c. Cora—No. 2, 60@B0*c. Oats—No. 2, 61* 052 c. Rye—No. 1, 95095*c. Barley—No. 2, $1.24*01.25. TOLEDO. Bbxadstutfs. —Wheat Amber Michigan $1.07*01-08; No. 8 Red, $1X601.07. CornHigh Mixed, 66068*C. Oats—No. 2, 56*©56*c. CLEVELAND. BBiiDMcm-Wheat, No. 1 Re , sl.lo*o 1.11; No. 2 Red, $1.04*01.06. Or m-71079c. Oats—No 1. 59060 c. DETROIT. BMADSTurr*. —Wheat—Extra, $1.12*01.12*. Cora—6B*o69c. Oats—s6*os7c. Dressed Hogs —57.50©7.80. BUFFALO. Lira Stock.— Beeves—ss.ooo6.oo. Hogs— Live, $6.7507.15. Sheep—Live, $5.0006.12*. EAST LIBERTY. Lira Stock.— Beeves—Best, $6.2606.75; medium, $5.5005.75. Hogs—Yorkers, $6.7506.90; Philadelphia, $7.4007.75. Sheep—Best, $6,000 6.25; medium, $5.0005.50.

The Arkansas Investigation.

Washikotok, Feb. 6. MAJORITY REPORT. The Select Committee -®n Arkansas Affairs conclude their report as follows: The new Constitution we regard as republican in form, and in many respects an improvement upon that of 1868. The committee are satisfied that toe convention to frame toe Constitution and toe Constitution itself were voted for, and are satisfactory to toe majority of the voters and people of the State. The State officers were certainly elected by a majority of the votes cast, and we think by a manof the votes in toe State. The condition } State has been as peaceful since toe new Government was inaugurated as it has ever been. The mass of people on both sides are inclined to peace ana good government, and to allow all toe enjoyment of their legal rights. But there so a class of men, toe oatgrowth of former society, who delight in disturbing and depriving the colored people of their rights. These are yonng men who cannot be restrained. This class of men, together with toe general custom of carrying deadly weapons—another legacy of barbarism—are toe real causes of violence and bloodshed. The changes caused by the war, giving freedom and political equality to toe colored people, are not well relished by the Southern people. But most of torn* would do nothing to disturb them. But the class to which we have alluded feel that they may invade toe right# of colored men, especially in any political quarrel, and that their offenses willbe winked at. We are satisfied that the true prosperity of the Southern States depends more upon just and stern dealing by them with this lawless class of men than any other cause. Arkansas probably presents no different condition from that of other cotton States where political control has passed into toe hands of toe class who ruled before the war.

The people of every State have the right to make their own Constitution to suit themselves, provided it be republican in form and in harmony with the Constitution of the United States, and the National Government has no authority to deprive them of that right The electionheld for the ratification of the Constitution was under form of law, and the officers who conducted it acted under appoint ment and under official oaths; and, although we regard all as defective, however, being prescribed by the conyention instead of the Legislature, still we believe they are’entitled to be regarded differently from mere voluntary meetings held under no pretense of legs! authority. The committee do not recommend any action by Congress or by any department of the General Government In regard to thfe State Government in Arkansas. This report is signed bv Messrs. Poland, Scudder Sayier and Sloss.

MINORITY REPORT. * ' W* The other member of the Committee— Ward, of Illinoia-proeent* hi a view* in opposition to the report. M his report hMWSW: arrest its Judges, elose it* conns, intimidate its people through violence anfi murder, provide Its own wry for holding and Its own officers to boTd elections, and its own officers to declare toe result, and toe fruit of such defiance to law Is bidding upon toe people of such State and upon Congress, then the present pretended Government of Arkansas is legitimate, and must be recognised as such, but hot otherwise. Those who will read the evidence must be satisfied that there was a reign of terror throughout Arkansas during toe period in which toe so-called Garland Government was being formed and set in motion, entirely inconsistent with -a fall and fair expression of toe wfll of toe people on that subject. The report concludes** followst If these proceedings in Arkansas go unrebuked, ana are allowed to «taud as a precedent to American history, teen Constitutions may be overthrown ana toe right of minorities trampled upon by parties for any purpose in times of excitement, and there is no remedy. It is revolution legalised and secession made easy. This formula wfll apply as well to the National as to toe State Government. The fearful consequences to fiow.from such a principle incorporated into onr law I need not predict or speculate upon. There can be no stability in the State or in the nation on any such basis; no protection or security for minorities or protection to liberty. In this case every form of constitutional and statute laws was violated. The American people cannot indorse the result V-Y? Mr. Ward then propose! the following resolution: ,-jr V Resolved. That James Broom, having been by the people of Arkansas elected to the office of Governor of said State, nnder the Constitution of 1868, for the period of four yean ending in January, 1877, ana said Constftnrion never having been legally overturned or abrogated and being still in Force, is the lawful Governor of said State of Arkansas.

The New Civil-Rights Bill Passed by the House.

The following is the text of the CivilRights bill, without the preamble, passed by the United States House of Representatives on the sth: Resolved, That all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States shall b« entitled to tall and eqnal enjoyment of accommodations advantages, facilities and privileges of inns* public conveyances en land or water, theaters and other places of public amusement, subject only to conditions ana limitations established by law, and applicable alike to citizens of every race and color, regardless of any previous condition of servitude. B*c. 2. That any person who shall violate tee foregoing section by denying to any citizen, except tar reasons by law applicable to citizens of every race and color, and regardless of any previous condition of servitude, the foil enjoyment of any of the accommodations* advantages, facilities or privileges in said section enumerated, or by aiding ana inciting such denial, shall for each ana every snch offense forfeit and pay the sum of SSOO to the person aggrieved thereby, to be recovered in an action of delft, with tall costa, and shall alsd, for every snch offense, he deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, npon conviction thereof, be fined not less than SSOO nor more than SI,OOO, or shall be imprisoned not less than thirty daft nor more than one year : Provided, That all p«V#onz may elect to sne for the penalty aforesaid, or to proceed nnder their rights at common law and by State statutes, and having so elected to proceed In the one mode or other their right to proceed' in another jurisdiction shall be barred. But this proviso shall not apply to criminal proceedings either nnder this act or the criminal laW of any State: and provided further, That a judgment for the penalty in favor of tho party aggrieved or a judgment upon an indictment shall be a bar to either prosecution respectively. Sic. 8. That District and Circuit Courts of the United States shall have, exclnsive of courts of the several States, cognizance es all crimes and offenses against and violations of the provisions of this act, and action for the penalty given by the preceding section may be prosecuted in Territorial, District or Circuit Courts of the United States, wherever defendant may be found, without regard to tee other party; and the District Attorneys. Marshals, and Deputy Marshals of the United States, and Commissioners appointed by the Circuit and Territorial Courts of the United States, with powers of arresting and imprisoning or bailing offenders against the laws of the United States, are hereby specially authorized and required to institute proceedings against every person who shall violate the provisions of this act, and canse him to be afoegted, and imprisoned or bailed, as the case may be, for trial before snch court of the United States, or Territorial Court, as by law has cognizance of the offense, except in respect of the right of action accruing to the person aggrieved, and such District Attorneys shall cause such proceedings so be prosecuted to their termination, as In other cases: Provided, Nothing contained ip this section shall be construed to deny or defeat any right of civil action accruing to any person whether by reason of this act or otherwise; and any District Attorney who shall willfully foil to institute and prosecute the proceedings herein required shall, for every such offense, forfeit and pay the tarn of SSOO to the person aggrieved thereby, to be recovered by an action or debt, with tall costs, and snail, on conviction thereof be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and be fined not less than $1,600 nor more than $5,000: and provided further. That a judgment for the penalty in favor of the party aggrieved against any each District Attorney, or a judgment upon an indictment against any such District Attorney, shall be a bar to either prosecution, respectively. Sxc. 4. That no citizen possessing all the other qualifications which are or may be pre scribed by law shall he disqualified for service as grand or petit juror in any court of tee United States, or of any State, on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. And any officer or other person charged with any duty in the selection or summoning of jurors who shall exclude or foil to summon eny citizen for the canse aforesaid shall, on conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and be fined not more thau_*s,ooo. Szc. 6. That all cases arising nnder the provisions pfthis act in the courts of tee United States shall be reviewable by the Supreme Court of-the United -States, without regard to the snm in controversy, under the same provisions and regulations as are now provided by law for the review of other causes in said court,

Catching a wite.

The marriage ceremeny is performed curiously by the Esquimaux. When a boy kills a polar bear, it .is considered a sufficient proof of his ability to maintain a family; he is therefore told to go and catch a wife. Wetching his opportunity at night, he pounces upon a victim and attempts to carry her off; she, however, struggles and shrieks until she has col] lected around her a group of sympathisers. She then turns upon her captor and bites and scratches until he is compelled to release her ; then she darts into the crowd and attempts to escape. The expectant bridegroom follows, hut not unmolested. All the old women take scourges of seal skin and flagellate him unmercifully as he passes, making at the same time every eflort to. arrest him in his course If , despite these little impediments to matrimonial bliss, he should catch ids victim, the biting and scratching scene is renewed, and in all probability he is compelled to release her, and the chase, with its attendant discomforts, is resumed. Should he overcome all Obstacles, the third capture proves effectual, and the viptim, ceasing her struggles, is led away wmld she acclamations and rejoicings of the assembled multitude.

The Control of the Next House.

JTndEJtewfll. Gomasmm rff’irr served in the rebel army or held civil positions under me rebel Government. We suppose this number embraces those in the Senate as Well as those in the House. And yet there can only be very few In the Senate. We do not know the exact number, but an examination of the list shews that it probably doe! got exceed five at the most. The remainder are in the House. What does this statement mean! It meow that the control of the next Home of Representatives is in the hands qf those who were personally, officially and actively engaged in carrying on the rebellion and seeking to destroy the Government. It means that the mastery of legislation and of the purse of the nation has been acquired bv those who were lately seeking to break up the Union. For consider the facts: The Democrats have 163 members of the next House—being a majority of sixty over the Republicans. Of this whole Democratic strength, eighty-two is a clem' majority. Or this eighty-two, the actual fighters or officers under the rebel flag have at least eighty, possibly the full eighty-two—certainly enough, with the help of one or two Northern dough-faces where a score could easily be had, to give them an unquestioned majority on the Democratic side. Now what follows? The House of Representatives, with its power over legislation and aH the appropriations, founder the control of the Democratic members; the Democratic members are under the control of the caucus which determines the policy of the party; the caucus is under the control of the majority of its members; and that majority, as we have seen, is made up of those who have served in the rebel army or under the rebel Government. Thus it comes to pass that those who were only the other day fighting to destroy the Government have now, through the Democratic party, secured possession of the popular branch of Congress, and have the power to say what it shall and what it shall not do. This is certainly a significant and startling result. It shows, first of all, that the,.Government whose legislation permits such a possibility has been anything but “oppressive” and “tyrannical” in its treatment of the defeated rebel foe. It shows in the mere practicability aS such a result a magnanimity unparalleled in the history of the world. But it also ruses other questions of the most suggestive character. _ Whether the appropriations for carrying on the Government Shall be made will depend upon those who are just fresh from the attempt to overthrow the Government. Whether the principal and interest of the debt incurred in saving the Union shall be paid will depend upon those who fought to break up the Union. Whether the pensions of the maimed and crippled Union soldiers shall be continued will depend upon those who struck the wicked blow. Whether the true and loyal men of the’ South shall have any protection will depend upon their bitter foes. Already the threat has been made that the appropriations for the army and for other vital na tional purposes shall be cut off. And whether they shall or not is for those who fought under the rebel flag to say. Isn’t this a most extraordinary state of things? Isn’t it an astonishing result? It seems but the other day that after four years of bloody war, costing a million lives and ’billions of treasure, the rebellion was finally subdued. Had anyone, on that great day of Appomattox Court-House, predicted that in less than ten years the American people would put the control of the House o Representatives in the hands of rebels there defeated, would he not have been pronounced a madman? And yet that is precisely the result we now see, as the fruit of the Democratic success. Many who shared in bringing it about doubtless had no thought of such a conclusion. And how do they like their work?— Albany Evening Journal.

The Effect of the Withdrawal of Troops from Louisiana.

The professed Democratic panacea for Louisiana ills is the withdrawal of Sheridan and the Federal troops. It is argued that the application of this remedy will effect a speedy cure, but not such a deliverance as comes from an observance of law or the prevalence of good order. Relief of a revolutionary character is the only kind that is sought If Sheridan and his soldiers are withdrawn the way will be open for another 14th of September coup, and the Leaguers openly proclaim their power and their purpose to overthrow Kellogg and install McEnery within twenty-four hours after the protection of loyal bayonets and menacing gunboats is removed. Even with the United States land and naval forces within succoring distance the League chieftains have only been able to curb their impetuous followers by reading to them dispatches from League commanders in the North outranking those in New Orleans. Thurman and Qordon from their seats in the United States Senate, when an attack upon the troops by the Leaguers was feared at the time of the meeting of the Legislature, telegraphed to ‘Wlltz and McEnery: “ Don’t resist the troops; submit to arrest even if need be.” It is reported that Potter, of the Foster sub-committee, who was in New Orleans at the time, representing the Democracy of the North as well as of the South upon the spot, was everywhere present, urging quiet and appealing to the bandit leaded not to Are a shot. These orders from those who are engaged in marshaling Democratic hosts for 1876 prevailed, and the Leaguers held their carbines at aim, but failed to pull a trigger. It is useless to deny that an outbreak was imminent, nor is it probable that the 2,000 United States troops could have withstood an attack from the 16,000 ex-rebel soldiers in the city- The presence of the gunboats and mea-of-war at anchor off New Orleans since the 14th of September has been a source of constant merriment to those whom they are designed to threaten, for it is believed by the Conservatives that under no circumstances would a shell be thrown into the city. The navy is considered to be for show ahd not for action. Bloodshed was avoided because the orders from Northern manipulators of the Southern political market prevailed, and the mine ready at any moment to be sprung in New Orleans remained ready for the match of the future.

NUMBER 22.!

But were “military interference” in the affairs of the " sovereign State of Louisiana” to cease what would be the result? . If this course were to be adopted pmffoQT orders nor from JJexnothe fcffuenee SpubHcseutiment in Louisiana could prevent a summary buster of the Kellogg officials, not only in New Orlearih, but throughout the State. The insurgent element is Qp strong and so well armed that a revolution would follow and perhaps a massacre. The Leaguers are nominally subject to leadership, but there are times when they skirmish without orders and in direct opposition to them, and such a period would occur if Kellogg were left unsupported. It would not be simply the State officials who would be superseded, but Republican officers in every parish would be compelled to resign, just as after the 14th of September insurrection. In many of the parishes the Republican majorities are very large, but the McEnery claimants, with toe White League to support them, would not be inclined to recognize toe rights of their opponents and a sweeping change would at once be effected. Kellogg might resist with the forces at his command the attacks of the League and the streets of New Orleans would in that event run with blood. Republicans in the strong colored parishes might refuse to give up their offices and a war of races might ensue whose horrors could be estimated only by the resistance offered by the respective factions. That the Leaguers, with their superior organization, would ultimately prevail there can be little doubt, but their victory would be revolution. Louisiana would have a Demooratic administration, but at what cost? After the 14th of September affair the Democrats were frank to admit that the driving out of Kellogg and the other State and parish officers by Penn and his supporters was a revolution. The act itself, without regard to the battle between the police and the Leaguers on the levee, was revolutionary. And so would any such overthrow of the Kellogg administration as is proposed be revolutionary, whether with or without bloodshed. Are the people of the country prepared to countenance this species of revolution, or any revolution in Louisiana, or in any other State ? Every court to whom the question of the legality of toe election in 1873 hats been submitted has decided in faVor of Kellogg and against McEnery; the President has explicitly recognized him, and Congress has implicitly done the same; and tons being de facto as well as dejure Governor, his overthrow could only be an act of revolution. ~ If the Democrats were to accomplish their purposes so clearly outlined, we should soon find Louisiana in the condition of Arkansas, given over wholly to the -disunion element, and with a new Constitution adopted, like that in the lastnamed State, expressly recognizing State sovereignty as superior to Federal sov-ereignty.—lnter-Ocean, Feb. 4.

A York State Hermit.

Two miles south of Albion, N. Y., lives a very singular person named Anthony Tripp, an old man between seventy and eighty years ot age. He lives within a mile and a half of the Niagara Falls Railroad, yet he has never seen it, nor the locomotive whose whistle he daily hears. For over half a century he has dwelt by himself, doing all hfo household work. During all that time no woman has crossed his threshold, and, indeed, but few men. If a woman approached his premises he would bar the door and take Tef uge in the cellar. With men he would hold no intercourse except when absolutely necessary or unavoidable. Latterly he. seems to have taken even a stronger antipathy to his fellow-creatures, hiding himself upon the approach of any person. When Anthony Tripp was about twenty years of age, so the story runs, he fell in love with a pretty neighbor girl, and was engaged to be married to her. But she was fickle, and jilted him. From that time his life was embittered, and he foreswore all womankind. He was not one of those who think there are as good fish in the sea as ever were caught. The falseness of this girl partially crazed him, and he has since dwelt apart from humankind. This should be a warning to young women never to jilt a lover.

Female Barbers in Cincinnati.

Thb report came into our office last night that there will soon be opened in the old church, south side of Sixth street, between Walnut and Vine, a new barber shop. Now, the simple establishment of a new barber shop among us is no astounding item of news, but this particular barber shop (to be) on Sixth street will not be an ordinary one, from the fact that lovely girls trill wield the razor and “ run the machine.” Humor says these girls have been especially trained for their responsible positions, and that they manipulate the razor with all the abandon of veterans. The price for a “square shave” at that establishment will be “ a quarter of a dollah, if you pleathe, thir.” Of course that’s a big price, you know, now, hut when a man wants a rare article he must expect to pay for it. Just remember that these barberous damsels are fair in looks, if they are unfair in price. They won’t chew tobacco nor eat onions; neither will they have two-inch fingernails stuffed with the soils of seven counties. Moreover, they will chuck you udder the chin with their soft, chubby hands if you are a real nice boy. We feel sorry for the men barbers of the city. They will lose custom assure as that female shaving-shop opens. Of course married men will slip around to that shop sometimes, and then there will be trouble in Gotham. We have detailed a special reporter to work up all the domestic broils and secret assassinations and sad suicides which will surely emanate from that new institution — that sharp-shooting, shoulder-shifting, shampooing, shingling, shearing mid shaving shop.— Cincinnati Enquirer.

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Valentine's Morning.

all, old and young, rush to see what toe letter-carrier has brought, while on every other day in toe year there is no such eagerness? It so St. Valentine’s morning, and the youngsters, and some not so young, are expecting a valentine. Twenty-five years ago a similar scene might have taken place in almost any city house, and in the country where there are no letter-carriers the interest would be shown in some other way. Even now, when the custom of sending valentines so much less common than it was, the business of the Poetoffioe is greatly increased on the 14to of February, and in some parts of the country the day is much more observed than in cities. Still, young people of the present time can have little idea of how their parents and grand-parents regarded the day* and it is likely that before many years Valentine’s Day will be lost sight of altogether. Perhape you -would like to know something about the day and how it was formerly observed. There was once a very good man, who, in the time when people were made to suffer for their religious belief, was beheaded because be thought differently from other people. Then, after he was dead, hfo goodness was remembered, and Ire was called St. Valentine. All this happened in Rome, some 1,600 years ago, when they did very strange things. One of the customs of that time was to put the names of all the girita or as we should say now, young ladies, in a box, and for the boys, or young gentlemen, to draw out toe names—a sort of social lottery you will see. Well, it was expected that each young man would be very polite and attentive to the young lady whose number he drew for a whole year, when another drawing took place. As this ceremony was held on the birthday of Bt. Valentine, or St. Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, the girl was the young man’s “ Valentine,” and the youth was the young lady’s “Valentine.” It was harmless amusement, and was probably one of the few ways young people had in those old times of having a bit of fun. In later times toe custom of choosing Valentines by lot was revived in France and England, and included married as well as single people, and those who were tons chosen as Valentines were expected to make oostly presents to one another, and sometimes great fun was made by having a little girl drawn as the Valentine of one old enough to be her grandfather. One very learned man wrote in his diary some 300 years ago that he was glad that he had that year drawn his own wife as bis Valentine, and he should not be put to a heavy expense for presents. At length the custom changed, and young ladies wrote pretty little verses and sent them, with no other signature than “ Your Valentine,” to the* young men, who, if they were lucky enough to find out the writer, would send a present. Then toe letters were ornamented with drawings of hearts, Cupids, usd all such designs, and tills ornamentation increased to gilt and other papers cut in very handsome manner. When this was the work of the young lady who sent it it was all very pretty and proper, but after a while val-entine-making became a trade; the pretty verses and the flowers and Cupids were were printed, and the handsome ornaments were cat by machinery. To such a length was this carried that some of the valentines cost S2O or more, and did not show toe taste and skill so much as the length of the purse of the At length young men as well as girls sent valentines, and at last very coarse things were made and sold for valentines, with which a low-minded person enfold convey an insult to another without being known. So, like many another innocent and pleasing thing, the sending of valentines

whs put to wrong uses, and many good persons thought it would be better to give up the custom, and comparatively few valentines are sent. It is one of those very old customs that we would not like to see die out, any more than we wonld that of the visits of St. Nicholas, or Santa Claus as we call him, and if treated in a proper and innocent spirit is capable of affording a- great deal of amusement and giving pleasure to others. But no right-minded boy or girl will ever take advantage of the day to make sport of the infirmities or in any way wound the feelings of others. Bather than this should be done to one sensitive person the day had better be as dead as the “ saint” whose name it keeps alive. Before ending this valentine talk, already too long, we must tell you of one of the superstitions of the time When they had the valentine drawing in Rome. They thought that on the 14th of February the birds all met to choose their mates, and it was thought nothing strange if those who were brought together by the lottery should continue to be valentines through life. The Puritan fathers had a . very different view of the day, for they regarded it as the middle of the long New England winter, and had the couplet; February fourteenth day, Half your corn sad half your hay. Not much poetry nor that, is tberef— American Agrieultitriet. —Thirteen million dollars is paid annually to file Postmasters mid clerks of our beloved country; and if we could receive our first love-letter again we shouldn’t hesitate to remark that their services were worth twice the money.— Rochester Democrat.