Father Abraham. (Reading, Pa.) 1864-1873, September 18, 1868, Image 1
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Avai 1.0 11 1 1 . 04 MO. ~t • EN , DOO No. ES rat litmet, Elbow IhMi t .‘ J Sliftlifterit e l etT A t ieUt 'AL tiIANCIOVIE jiIANKS, -a: Arvermar AT *, LAW 'AND NOTARY 1. 9 41;1111,4 01.1 10 BM 1144N,Str,esto v E s . , ECLECTIC EIVICSIA3I4II3IIOIIIIIOII, W ft ", 1 19 .5fA! far A W : i f t fr ti ` l " l446ll4 l' RIL An Ropiamasjose. Ihailmadinser. Will thiszegitilk. liao another h e le I alaW U fft leet tP bo crsa - two young men ft.om Lancaster county, of eatinplarycharacter ' 'lutist, . tastes, harddwarking, ballade's Mat Inoffensive —who were savdgely an& brirtally mur dered and.their propert3r appropriatedby high-toned gentlemen' of Chalices' ity of Vickshurg, yam nmg enjy,ther, illgotten gains, Willett's! with , in* o..Altnet•er fhat chivalroue mkt gentle coautec 11, There was not , a Man, or court in issippi to i do them justice or Or .#ke MeNL re dress. Now, it Pelle xaft. will tate up this case, or an,Y one to , the hand r ed o of others concernMg , w in nhe can get ilgi infounatton and .13Wrgli Olence itt Arty time, and explain it / 7.P.he:ffill do something * *ill OA mut the art Of the Northern people EftrWeilt de claratory astairtkee 'Wad Viligue school Wegeneralities, we want none of them. We are past that stage. ( ' '7ll 4t. -: ! . . 3 .'-F --t: __-, v, 1 .--.----' 1 1 1 1 /A 11._ " With malice towards none, with charity fir 11, with firmness in the 7.404 as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work 1., we are in; .to bind up the nations wounds; to 11111 k _ " Have you beard the news front Maine 2" The great northeastern State Winch opens into Yankee-land A mighty granite gate. There Treason hoped to rule, And there it writhes in pain ; But they've turned the tide to the other side Hurrah for the news from Maine! " Have you heard the news from Maine 2" 'Tis a question old, you know • They asked it ere the boys were 1.)0rn,. Some thirty years ago. It meant that men had heard Of overwhelming gain ; And for me and you it still is true : We have heard the news from Maine ! "Have you heard the news frmn Maine ? Do you hear the shouts afar 2" We have gained the second victory In slavery's second war, And w e shall hear those shouts Again, and yet again. Cheer, voice and hand thro' all the land : We have heard the news from Maine. "Have yon heard the nova from Maine ?" In the Main we're always right, And what she is she'll still l'emain, In every coming tight. Pass, pass the word around ! Awl thunder tout the strain! We've wen t.t a hound the second round! Hurrah for the news front Maine! —The Press. Grant for _President. Let the rebels writhe aryl wrangle, Mod blow and puff away, Let them quarrel, fight and jangle Like hungry birds of prey; But we will have a word or two— Who dares to say we shan't The votes of all the Joys in Blue Will shower down for Grant. When the rebels proudly flaunted Their rag above the html, And bell alone were wanted, And a hero to command, Some whispered, "You can whip them," Some untamed, No, you cant,". But our hero marched upon them, Brave Appomattox Grant Are brains the one thing fitting To make a worthy chief? Tlien look at Grant's outwitting The 'ibels all, in brief. Or ask you now for loyalty, So calm, heroie, great ? His shines with Nature's royalty, Alike in camp and State. Be this our nomination, In gratitude and pride, In love and admiration, A strong, resistless tide. And we must havea word or two— Who dares to sit/ we slain% ? The votes of all the Boys . in Blue, Will shower down for Grant. —The Soldiers Friend • Gen. Grant In his Galena Home. A correspondent of the Chicago Post enjoyed an interview, last week, with our great Captain, in the mansion which his fellow-townsmen bunt and' fintikdied for him after the close of the 'war. The house, which is on the east side of the Galena River, en an* eminence COPUIXI44- pg a charming view of much of the sur rounding country, is a very plaint brick stnictare; not mere costly tine the 'Assn of any well-to-do Illinois fartner.onOt to , - A parlor extends, across e llpnt, : - 10 and the 'showroom of p Dotal 74, ' T P -htha is II thps cross bait at , • 'dining Venni dotw. • Opposite the i I door Opens the - library, sixteen • feat Wilt% )4 1 114 ,• iittefi- UP With', the _ 2 ~% i 41003 A - or such ag apartigent., ,, - el' • w hill'' at right o,*l es with '.* , Wisieh the &Mince ' ~ -leads to the ' kitchen and closets da the 114 +4 out of this hall eprivigkerAigkit of i //WOW, '' ' ' e 4 sOPa ItAil which - aid to the . t. , ers gliiive., two Cory liaise; With four Ibexes; eve - sive of pantries and closets, on the Saab flee r, and 'with :Ave Or llibk , Modest abed chambers cm, the floor ahoy!, is egg* not a fgrand establishment for thictieppell ful General 'Who tivinettenes•the , isbMoii, and whorls soon to be President of the United States. Mete the Vanua and Mrs. 4140000 *lntl het f tilt . .;1 Aew eighty-one, and too brfiger r. . 1 . .:---t 'dengliter of twelve an a sqi .' ' , , 6 years—are spending the ignition Which the ,General is giving himself after his years t of labor. "I stay here % ",said he " ecause I like my place and my good neighbors, and because I want quiet. I did think I would Wand' some time at the watering-places; but, on second thought, I came to the conclusion that a stay at tiaratoga or , ..Lougliirantsh would be a kind of martyrdom that 1 d ~n ot care to endtire." And 'here hi e . e of life is just What a plain man Old t ire - make it. Riding or walking ove 1 , , 'We hills, lounging into the business streets, chatting at the bank With the cashier and idlers, dropping into Felt's store to have a cigar with the proprietor in the count iftroonvdriving out to the mirlos and sz ne i th,4l elltabW i shmente; making little tr it i rd e t tillik o ee h 's l e s urrikmdino o ns tilrhd e b alig usin vitilagh e e m. desll6 o t n h e el o e f his military family, Gen. Comstock, is a _ ...... , , r .,_.„.., , , ...,.. .... jANCASTER, PA„ FRIDAY, SEPT Miattlianteus. c,tp Maine 1D f~'i MMI member of his household, acting as Sec retary ; to him most of the labor of the correspondence is assigned. Knowing everybody, familiar with everybody, with not the' remotest suggestion of pride, of place, of superiority of intellect, the General makes his way about,`followed by the kindly greetings and polite atten- . 'gen of his townsmen of all shades of political belief—a plain, honest, modest, genuine Democrat, as well as the most distinguished commander of modern times. Almost every day visitors make their way to his place—some excited by curiosity, others 'impelled by political considerations ; but their number is few and their stay usually short. The Gen eral does.not talk politics, except unwill ingly, and then so briefly that the most inveterate bore would soon be discour aged. Of his election Gen. Grant enter tains no doubt. " Yes," said he, "if I thought I could serve my country as well in my present station as in the Presiden, tial chair, I should care nothing for an election. To give up the place as Gen eral is a sacrifice. It suits me ; I our grateful that it was given to me ; it is for life, and I am sure nothing could be more gratifying to one's ambition. But it seemed to be necessary for me to run as the candidate of those who put down the rebellion, and so I am in the field.• suppose that no man can do just what he wants to, and there stop. Being a candidate, I want to win of course." Twenty Reasons why Grant Should Because he has been proven to be a man of eminent ability, superior judg ment and unswerving , integrity. Because his patriotism is of the highest order, and his services to the country during the rebellion, entitle him to the lasting gratitude of the people. Because in the administration of pub lic affairs he has exhibited the highest order of administrative and executive talent. Because he is a moderate man, with no disposition to run into extremes or en courage violent and radical changes of policy, unless the necessity for such a course is pressing and. urgent. Because his honest and unselfish devo tion to the public good commands the respect of air men who are not blind and bigotted partizans. Because he has a moral courage to un dertake whatever he' believes to be right, and the pluck to execute whate i yer he undertakes. Because he Is a firm believer m„ gen uine Democracy, and has a profound re spect for the will of the people. Because his admirable management of the immense and widely scattered forces at his command during the rebellion, shows his ability to be commensurate with the requirements of the Chief Ex ecutive of a great nation. Because his superior judgment of men renders him a peculiarly safe and reliable depository of the appointing power, one of the most delicate and important at tributes of the Executive. Because his _selection would be a fit tribute to the many thousand heroes who gave their lives to their country during the dark land petiloue l days of the rebel: lion. Aeceuee It would bring and pre& parity to our c e untrx, eaelse enr,„na tion to' e respected at home and abroad. • Became it Nomad increase confidence in the , stability of bur Government, and enhance our, national min in all. pots of the world, 4 , f • Begat* It *OWO lit 5 the but rem -tiant'ef the .siktit . Because it would-ice feetablish the doctrine that-slimleyabeten are entitled to equalogeMesnd pigmies' e l l ig ht s . 1 36 g,it , wsr u lklika.Y.the fast We ts" ere en ? and, enable the l atent 4 to **Me i 'up6na career of On* •pitrito to , lettiehitthaa hitherto' been a , , Because it, would beu 9d rehabs to t i a l oo te " now of the 'let ws s are Re in plotting 1011X11111"re Mort. ecaiiie , it woultilbreVer disposer& the doctrine of Repudiation and place , the seal of nationaiinuelleleillegen on that atrocious , deottinew t liectumsnhe , is empport lh ed !by all true, earnest U. , i !lAN tei and South, andop ••. - • by the nat MI enemies who woad • .it down telitirditkai had they the power.' , .1 t f.) I • Because his eke** Would secure pro tection and repot* to the weary and t ali sorely oppressed Uillo men of the South, who were kardi to, elr;country amid peril and deatli'duridg war. And finally, heftiest,' Would ensure lasting peace and prosperity to the coun try, prevent all Atm* robe ..ion securing an economical administration of national Oars, give permanent repose to our peo ple, and be a fitting ;end' to the great struggle of which he was the acknowl edged and worldeeeeewseed-leader. THE stump speeelmisthat will tell the most hereabout* , arert-114MP Tinge and arms of Union ao )11,we meet on every hand, the n„ . Lb 'which does not yet appear ft/A*OW Blair and his rebel advisers who are clamoring for another war. I f. r 9 . ' •... 5 7. 1 ,k 'iL .•,• • ''') i ' LA ',• , . !.•-• 1 .,,.: . „ ,... i . ~_, ~,,....,. '1 -p--- -- '''.,1 . 0 . ) . " ' Lfir--'.„., ..,' . -,,_--- , --- , -;.-ii----,---- .. care Ar him who shall hare borne the battle, and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and a lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations."-4. L. be Elect-ed. 1 ? - , \ i 1 FIBER 18, 1868. The Republican Party. Duting six years of severe trial, the Repul3lieun party vindicated its capacity and right to govern the country. Its statesmanship and patriotism are patent, and are acknowledged by the govern ments of the Old World, who have re garded our struggles and heroism with wonder and admiration. Step by step as the Rebellion progressed, the Republican party rose above the noise and smoke of battle, and taking a broad survey of the situation, always moved forward with better results. The opinion, propheti cally proclaimed by the wise and good Lincoln, that this government could not exist half slave and half free, became the settled conviction of the leading men of the North, and, yielding to the de mands of a common, patriotic and humane impulse s now became a measure of safety to the imperilled republic. Emancipa tion by the Government was resolved on. This beneficient measure tilled the hearts of the good with courage and satisfaction, and forever forbade rebellion and disunion in this country. This achievement of the Republican party entitles it to the gratitude and respect of every lover of freedom. The party that abolished slavery and made every foot of the land free, has not lived in vain. This party was never more vigorous, more sagacious, purer, less selfish, and more patriotic than at this moment. It has well earned the title of the great dominant party of justice and humanity. It overcame the greatest rebellion known in history, in the face of the belief and assertion, on the part of the whole civilized world, that said rebellion could not be put down. It took the chains from four millions of slaves, and bade them in God's name stand erect and free ! It re-asserted the sublime dogma of the declaration of' In dependence, that all men are created equal, and it demands that men of all nations, colors and creeds shall be equal before the law I Such a party is not for a day, but for all time.. Pacts to be _Remembered. _...--.....-....----- ---- It is a fact: let. That the so.w 1 ' How the Soldiers Votc. Democratic party threaten m- During the war, when the question menced and carried on the , there arose, " Row shall the soldiers lighting hellion. in the field be enabled to east - their ; 2. That the leaders of the Democratic vote:: ?" The ' Reptiblivar . Leeislaturero party were the leaders of, the rebellio unanimously said, " If there is no pro- nA 3. THat *the Democratic` patty- cot vision made for this purpose, let us alter trolled the States in rebellion. our laws and constitutions so that all who 4. That the Democratic party opposed fight may vote." And they all did so, every measure of the government to sup but not one Democratic Legislature agreed. press the rebellion. New Jersey, Indiana, and Illinois elected 5. That the Democratic party discour- Democratic Legislatures 111 1862, and aged enlistments into the Union army and their soldiers did not vote in 1864. Every resisted the draft. Republican State, controlled by earnest 6. That the Democratic party gave aid Republicans, granted this first of fran- and comfort to the rebels in arms during chises to the volunteers. Even Ken- the war. tacky and Maryland, under their loyal 7. That the Democratic party,refused administrations, permitted their soldiery to give our brave and triotic soldiers, to vote. iu the field, .fighting fo r athe life of the • Let the boys in blue—the comrades of nation, the right to vote. the dead—remember this. They showed 8. That the Democratic party opposed their intelligent appreciation of the feel- every measure adopted by Congress to ings of the respective parties toward restore peace, harmony , and security to the country. . them by their vote in 1864, and they will show it again in 1868. 9. That the Democratic. party, by fore- We append the result of the soldiers' ing upon the country, without. a cause, a vote in 1864 in all the States In which long, bloody and expensive War,. created a. separate returns were made : vast public debt, and impo sed upon the States. Lincoln. McClellan. PeoPle untold Narrow and no griev ous to bear., -,_• ,- - ' - , Rhode Island.. , .;,. 657 Maine. 2,892 , 473 671 19: That thi Demoeratic party axe re - New Ilampshire.'... 2,018 248 sponsible fat high taxes, high pikes, de- Pessisylvanta 26,712 12,849 dement of business, ete., Which ' are .obio, ... ..... 41,148 9,757 M e Leiraate frOttiottbdi!war. ••• . . Maryland . moo , 1,32 i .. 11. he Deineenatic. pffty , awl their Kentucky . 1,194 . 2,823 rebel alders in the SOW totonounce in lowa 17,810 ': '1,921 ihvor Of a 'Dirtittot to . OVlrthroW civil Michipui. 4• • ..... : , 9,469 . ' . 2,959 government, and to istablikih 'taste Aid California.... ..2,900 . 28 , 7 chum legielationisad- now ask the tree Wliconeht . .... ..... 14,550 8,291 people of the - 1(0U- tee help them to Power f9r31119 pe9910 . . - ',' ' , - -,i:-..a. , _ 'L 4' A.. : '"! 35,060 The Mrs will light it out on this lihe 41 summer. I "Wets. BVe cludleers the contradiction si *either of the following assertions, namely: That Grant and Colfax are the expo nents of the pirty that has ever been inn sad true to the country. That every true patriot In the South, who atood firm for the Union while in peril of life and property is a supporter *V Grant and ColftX. That every true Unionist of the North, who never rejoieed.at a rebel victory or exulted over the defeat of tlke..Union army, is a supporter of Grantand Colfax. That every'rebel North and South will support Seymour and Blair. That every em4my of the United States Government will support Seymour and That every friend of the United States Government will support Grant and Col fax. That every Nay! York rioter will sup port Seymour and iflair. That every sympathi z er with the re bellion, North or Southlill swami Ser moor and. Blair, and that if die priso n doors could be thrown open pn the day of election, ninety-nine hundreths of their inmates would 'rote for Seymour and Bhdr. Reader, if , ye* are determind to vote for Seymour and Blair, pepgicate the. two parties before casting yo 4 vote *ld im agine the contrast. Remember that the above assertions are not and DARE NOT BE contradicted. • f • A . • - • E , 7--- t 1 I .-1, 1: - , ' ,-.: i, That a Soldier ~.Tltin4 A Northumberland co writes the following to the nal. It is full of truth afl& rusal. Read it SOLDIERS :—The great ; opened. The curtain has been the test is to be made—w Union men shall rule the haul whether all the battles that were blood was lost in vain—whether throughout the land which Were dread missive telling them deli given up his life for his eountrr# cause which they will Olt*: whether all the blood and ifeely shall live as monumen , . ~ triumphant—whether, in atter *ge t - orphans can say with bride my father i . his country. Coniraties—meri *bo s the front for .years, it is for you to sayb ballots whether this shall or shall not ' • whether the "lost cause" shall triumph. Yourif is the prize if you will but grasp it. To think of voting for Seymour for President of t United States should vanish from your minds as mist before a summer's sun. Well do Li* member when we stood before FredericksbUrg t and things looked very gloomy around us, the news of Seymotir's elektion as Governor of New York State reached us. Many, many were the curses which escaped the lips of the boys who wore the blue. This same man who was our foe while we were in the field, as much as any rebel in grey, is set up before us and we are asked to bow down andlworship him. Can we do this ? Methinks I hear the voice of that brother who, after fighting through the war until the last battle In which he was slain, with many others say, " did I fight in vain, and did I die for naught?" Think of but the past, and I know you will vote as you fought. Let us gird on the armour of right once again, and never give up until we gain the field, and come off victorious. Let us say to the rebels North and South, we will rule this land. Our General was never defeated in the field arid will not be in November. Our cause is just and must triumph. Let Grant be our watchword from this time forward, Remember: that the , as a party, systematically, cons islagt , lad officially opposed conscription to All up the ranks el' the , army hi hdur of dan ger—discouraged enftthatinith aad.49reciated the pulite titadit, thereby lowering tbea'9,fian, divewhowdrour lastdont, e frOM4M the st toky to day )ogig t.W., , war d-unt, throtter Ole as; by vottler .reraddtiOne .ns, State Eut titiontd, and, by the deci from thebench ' 'Over and over * , represented treqpperhuad MO!, When here` velar was hat% over the Co. Mina& declared it a e. They - " 1,41 P as " d ebt , Maui* er onsg,ce. They pronounced the, soldier to be a rabral Ulcer "on .the body politic. - Thefrefused in thank him for hia labors. They growled at theburi den of the debt incurred to pay andpen- MOO him.. They pecairpooked his, ,claim regard—asserted that aTter all' he had not *.done much, and that 'Andersonville and Libby were not such very:bad places. Asa candidate for office, they sonsbtenb- Iy vote aga,hiaLlsho w il. °R against all aFopriations forshottlips and ing orphan chit n. wilok ,most pop ar papers are e whoWstapie is abuse and ridieu*of , ther adittlei and of the cause for which • „ BOLD suol ‘d. ,remember that j bi voting fOrSeymour and Blair, they w be voting to undo all for which they im perilled their lives •r, , 1- , • \ ~~ <,~' ~{ Boys in Bibssiti