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ODWITR I KVPrra
An Address delipered on the 26th day of
.April, 1807, at Odd•Felloios Sall,
Montrose, ;Pa.
BY BEV.JOHN E. BMINISS, D
N. G., offeers and Brethren
- Ladies and Gentlemen :
Nearly Nineteen Centuries ago, when
Philip of Bethsaida informed his friend
Nathaniel that he had seen Jesus of Naz
areth, that friend, fall of bigoted prejudice
against' theinean and insignificant village,
with skeptical irony enquired : "tan any
good thin g . dome out of Nazareth ?" He
thereby evinced , a pre-determined judg
men&against that of which ho had no
knowledge, a judginetit based upon the
mere rumor, or prevailing notion, of Naz
areth being a place of unusual immorality
and social degradation ; and he was
doubtless honest in the implied convic
tion that from such a place nothing ordin
arily good, mach less superlatively so,
could possibly come. The ever memor
able reply of Phillip at once rebuked the
folly of Nathaniel, and pointed out the on
ly
wise course for rational beings to pursue
with reference to any subject presented
for their consideration : "COME AND SEE ;"
do not judge without evidence ; do not
condemn that of which you know nothing.
A class of men in every age are living
illustrations of the same spirit which
prompted the sarcastic and inexcusably
foolish enquiry of Nathaniel. Their pre
conceived notions are. the ••test of right,
and their prejudices the law. by which ev
ery subject Or object is condemed or ap
proved. All arguments are lost on those
who are thus encased in an inpenetrable
armor of ignorance; which • their self flat
tered minds mistake for uncommon intel
ligence.
To present facts for their consideration
is like inviting a blind man to view the
gorgeous beauties of a summer's sunset,
when the heavens resemble a vast pees!)
of liquid flame with all the colors of the
rainbow interspersed to heighten the
grand sublimity of the scene.
Upon such we have no hope of making
any favorable ithpression concerning the
noble Order to which we are attached,
and which is here, to-day, represented by
us. And yet we would invite you to
"come and see," and to "prove all things ;"
and "hold fast that which is good."
There are many uninterested in our
great and important work because they
know little, if 803 thing, concerning the
principles and practices of Odd-Fclows.
Whatever notions they do entertain are
at beekerude, Most probably mistaken,
and veily often indeed, ridiculous, if .not
absurd.
Nor are they indeed, my brethren,
wholly at fault for this, for if we do not
actually encourage them to believe these
errors, we do.fail to give the publicity we
should to our principles, and such of their
practical and impressive , illustrations as it
is allowable to Make known.
By virtue of , a resolution of the R. W.
G. L. of the IT. S. and proclamation of
M. W. G. S., this day has been designated
a national thanksgiving of our Order, and
by advice and direction of the. G. L. of
Pa., we are here assembled ; it seems,
therefore, in every way, a fitting oppor
tunity to consider
TIM XlitE3 AND rrusrartrs OF ODD-FEL-
A.oll'sllll'.
Antiquity for our organization is not
claimed by any icaelligent member of , the
brotherhood, nor would the 'real import
ance or practical worth of the institution
be eithanc.ed an atom if such a claim could
be sustained..
The mould of age is in itself no proof
of inherent excellency-; and besides, some
of the most worthless and rotten systems
of doctrine, and organizations for the per
petuation thereof, found among men, have
the must of intraceable antiquity. As an
institution, add-Fellowship noedano such
support as thiiii; and althbngh - analogies
may be traced between-it. and the myster
ies of former- ages t ihey had too "
ninth of
ignorance, passionate ferecity, - and lasciv
ious idolatry connected with them to make
49y claim to relationship either desirable
or creditable. -
Recent, however, as our organization
dates its -beginning, its huinble°,4rigin is
involved in obscurity, and the' first fixed
point we haver iii.near the close °lithe last
century. In our - own land its history
dates back to the first decade of the pre*
r' ent century; but the: first successful , es
tablishment of the institution on this Con
tinent through the in
strutnentality_ot INIUDEY,x , f Bal
timorit,—tihose 'aubsequent identification
with Odd-Fellowship forms a large part
of its written: history. The name of Wile
zszy in the history of Odd-Fellowship en
dears.his memory .to every true. Odd-Fel
low ;•iind-eaiih member ofthe Order veil
crates ' him as 'a practical eteinplifier of
our principles and practice?.
But while we B)3ll43l3dereverreahn to
antiquity as an institution, -while we even
rerit4t 4 ), attenipt „to identify, us
with ihe 'midnight, orgies, of the . 'ancient
mysteries, we4o4itun for OurOrinciples
inere - tlitiaancient ,We
claun Ahem 14-,rigt, on ,t4s,bros4,Ainucla.
;ion offipa's eternal and • the most
rigid scrutiny is' invited to ascertain
whether this claim be valid.
I am well aware that this announce
ment is calcUlated to startle the uninititk
ted whose only ideas of our Order are as
sociated with the goal, greased pole, or
some other fanciful or ridiculous notions
of peculiar erdeals,through which we pass,
and, having..passed which, we become en
titled to pecuniary aid in times of need,
and are. assured of sympathy and assist
ance in . seasons of trial. Some, indeed,
ignorant be i yond any excuse or palliation,
-add to these advantages,
_thers supposed
by them to result from connection with
the Order; as immunity from punishment
for crime, and general.license for evil-4o
incr, so far -as the institution can sec tare
these result.
Permit me to assure you that except so
far as pecuniary aid and sympathetic acts
of kindness; are concerned, these notions
have OS foundation in fact. The advan
tages of Odd-Fellowship are the legiti
mate fruit of principles which are pure in
themselves, and so acknowledged by the
pure mindeA of every age.
The reSplution of our highest body
Twhich, set apart this day for its holy du
ties, expressly declares it to be in "grate
ful recognition of the unerring band of
God." ask you, nip hearers, does this
savor of irfeligious lawlessness or libertin-
An institution thus recognizing God in
all the perfections of his nature and attri
butes, ' may certainly claim a fair and
thorough examination of its principles be
fore the edict of condemnation is tulmina
ted against it.
We claim this recognition of one self
existing Ged to be the corner stone of the
great system of moral truths taught iu
symbolic lannitage among Odd-Fellows.
Upon this ack%owledginent of God every
one who Would participate in the advan
tages of °el. Order must stand, before he
can be adMitted to its rites and privileges.
Surely no one will withhold from us their
hearty costimendation thus far. When
first introduced into our sacred retreat the
candidate beholds striking and deeply im
pressive moral truths illustrated by that
most eloquent of all languages, symbolism.
He has set4before him the true moral con
dition of his race, and in that his own con
dition with the chains of ignorance clank
ing about his• soul.
He becomes forcibly impressed with a
realization: of the natural blindness and
weakness of man, as well as of his general
helplessness and proneness to evil. The
brevity of human life, the absolute certain
ty of its termination, and the solemn real
ities of the dread hereafter are all graph
ically portrayed to his miud. He beholds
that which is well calculated to humble
human pride; to awaken sentiments of
pity for these who stray from the paths
of virtue ; to excite deep feelings of com
passion let suffering humanity; and to
fill his heart with feelings of righteous in
dignation against sin, that hydra-headed
monster which has dyed the earth with
crimson, and submerged it with tears
When he has thus been instructed by
mute, yetleloquent, symbols, and his heart
filled with horror at the spectacle of sin
and its dite consequences, then, and not
until then; is he prepai•ed to appreciate
the worth- of the three words which con
stitute the written language of Odd-Fel
lowship, Vriendship, Love, and Truth.
The fatherhood of God, and brother
hood of Man is the ultimate design of its
teachings;"; for He "hath made of one
blood all orations of men to dwell on all
the face off' the earth."
This leSson thus taught to, and received
by the initiate, he hears from the lips of
venerable age assurances well supported
by daily observation and personally real
ized by the truly good, that assimilation
to , God by virtuous conduct is profitable
both in its present enjoyments and future
hopes. Ie is also reminded of the attest
ation to this truth by David when he said
"I havekleen young, and now am old ;
yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken,
nor his shed begging bread." Further
more be i A t admonished to cultivate Friend
ship, Love, and Truth because they are
the best safeguard from all social and
moral evils and the only remedy for them.
This ; .great and important lesson he is
most solemnly enjoined to keep always
before hie mind, and `under all circumstan
ces to forget it not.
Midst these scenes, through which with
feelings of anxiety, uncertainty, and hope
tbe- initiate passes, there is one symbol
ever before him, and its lesson is now im
parted toihima lesson which all men ev
erywhere would do - welt to learn—it is
the All-seeing Eye, which is ever open, and
to which the secrets of all hearts are man
ifest. Furthermore he is taught not to be
influenced by mere externals, in forming
an .opinicia of his fellow men, for a rough
and rade exterior often hides a tender
heart, andi&the habitation 'of a soul purl
fied by truth anit righteousness; so also
does eosth raiment and polished manners
oft-tithes-cover a heart fitly; compared to
a sepul4re full of festering corruption.
Thasare taught to. "lodge righteous
More More ipiportant troths than- these, or a
More,iiitpressivti mode of teaching them,
we ~eiriirt conceive`; - and `these-are the
kaectitiv4:lesions of our institution Nu
*irons el:kW/NJ each iniportant;. all re
latibg tOlie - cardinal triniipleir of the
MONTROSE, PA., TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1867.
Order ; by regular gradations unfold those
principles and demonstrate their excellen
cy and utility.
The heart in the palm of the open hand,
shows how intimately conceptions of right
and effort to do it should ever be connect
ed,. how the pressure of the one should in
dicate the feelings of the• other. As ex
pressed by a poetic brother:
"My, heart and hand 'shall ever be,
Pound firm with bonds of sympathy ;
The heart shall prompt, the hand shall give,
Both act as one, while 'er I live.
My heart and hand shall ever prove
Their acts of Friendship, Truth, and Love;
,Bound firm with ties through life t' en
dure,
To prompt and act with motives pure.
My heart and hand shall ne'er be twain,
As one shall act, nor act in vain ;
The willing heart, and ready hand,
Shall e'er be firm iu Friendship's• band
My heart and hand, as one, a friend,
Shall be the game till life shall end ;
Harmonious ever—ever true—
The heart to prompt, the hand to do."
The axe and triple links shtiw us that as
the woodman's axe levels the forest trees
for civilization's onward march, so
. must
the natural passions and prejudices of
man be subdued in order that Friendship,
Love, and Truth may bind together the
offspring of our Father in one fraternal
band.
The Bee-hive, with its swarm of active, in
dustrious workers, admonishes us to wisely
improve our time in gathering from pres
ent. opportunities the advantages which
shall furnish sustenance and comfort in the
winter of life, when the frost of ago whit
ens our locks, and we are bowed down
with the weight of years ; it also teaches
us to value associated effort as furnishing
the most reliable assurance and largest
aggregate of advantages at this interest
in -, °
period of life's pilgrimage.
The bundle of rods, that forcible illustra
tion of a dying father to his sons, has been
made a part of our symbolie, language to
teach the extensive power and increased
ability of men in resisting evil and accom
plishing good when united by love in
principles, interest's, and labors.
But time would , fail us even to thus .
briefly notice our' different symbols-; and
we have presented these few to your con
sideration for the speciar purpose i of mak
ing manifest to your minds, that however,
Odd we may be, we -are not as Bad Fel
lows as sometimes represented.
No, my hearers, I beg to assure you
that calluminated as we have been or may
be, our principles lift us above any wish
to return evil for evil, and moreover they
instruct us, that "Whatsoever you would
that others should do to you, do ye even
so to them."
But here we are met by a common ob
jection accusing us of restrictiveness in
the application and operation of principles
claimed to be wise in their nature, benefi
-cent their character, and both socially and
morally. advautageons in their operations.
However plausible this objection may
at first view seem, it will not stand the
test of investigation. As Odd-Fellows we
challenge comparison with those not of
the Order in acts of general benevolence,
and in the exercise of the virtues of social
life, Our hearts are large enough to con
tain the whole world, but our ability is
not commensurate therewith.
Our principles are universal in their na
ture and character, but we have special
warrant for the particular exercise of them
toward our own. The gcod Book cn•
joins us to "do good unto all men as we
have opportunity, especially unto them
who are of the household of faith."
Furthermore the portals of Odd• Fello
wship are open to the worthy applicant,
and certainly none can consistently claim
participation in privileges which have,cor
responding duties and obligations that
they are unwilling to assume and perform.
And yet further be it remembered that
the principles of our Order are not its
secrets, but all who. choose may know
them through its manuals and magazines.
.Ah I says the objector,it is not to these
I refer, but rather to the secrecy which
surrounds your meetings and the signs or
tokens used by you for mutual recogni
tion. Surely that which is good does not
need to be kept among a favored few,and
the.fact that they are thus restricted is.
strong presumptive evidence that you are
fearful they will not bear the test of in
vestigation.
To this we briefly answer: First, the
time and place of our meetings is no se
cret, but a well known fact in every com
munity where our institution has an or
ganized existence. The business transac
ted there concerns none but ourselves,and
we certainly see no common sense reason
why any one but ourseliesehould wish
be present at or deliberate in our corm
eels.
Yon do not invite your 'neighbors to
your fireside deliberations , upon your fam
ily interests; on the contrary, when they
inopportunely enter at, Hach_ times, you
drop the ourtaln, and hide' family secrets,
from their . gaze. Can you censure us; for
the exercise of that discretion which eV
cry-honest, intelligent-mind upprOves,?
surely it is Of rio less importanCe in.as
sopUtectlodietl formed for Mutual benefit,
than families;having a netural•nnity of in-
forests. •
Secondly`, these teem, ,which
bring down on us severe censure and bit
ter opposition are simply family tokens
by which we know each other, and by
which important information is commun
icated to those who alone are Concerned
iu it. If this be - considered in evil for.
which Condemnation is to'be visited upon
us, be it so. But we would have you keep
in mind that when God made,a covenant
with Noah, He give as a token of Hie
faithfulness, the rainbow.
He gave also a sign or token to the
covenant made with Abraham and )lis
posterity.
Besides these, my memory recurs to a
most beautiful incident recorded with full
details in that good book, the Holy Bible,
the beacon light which God has displayed,
on the shore of eternity, to guide and di
rect' man in the voyage of life. Yon will
find the record in Ist Samuel, chap. xx.
It is a solemn covenant entered into by
Jonathan, son of Saul, and David, after
ward king of Israel.
This covenant included a sign by which
knowledge _ i _nf threatened danger was to
be communicated. The celebrated friend
ship of Damon and Pythias in the reign of
Dionysius did not excerif it even equalled
that of David and Jonathan.
Jonathan comforted his friend, defend
ed his character, and when the wrath of
Saul could no longer be restrained, he
risked everything to warn David of flan
ge;, and this warning was given by the
sigh previously agreed upon. The record
informs us that "Jonathan's lad gathered
up the arrows and came to his master.
But the lad knew not anything ; onlyJona ,
than and David knew the matter. And Jon
athan said to David; go in peace, foras
much as we have sworn, both of us, in the
name of the Lord, saying, the Lord be be
6ween me and thee, and between my seed
and thy seed forever."
The inspired History also informs us
that David manifested his faithfulness to
I this covenant by giving to a maimed son
of his friend, a home in his own house,and
also by bestowing upon him the inheri
tance of Saul.
• Furthermore, David, with pathetic ten
derness, and in a spirit of eloquent sweet
ness, after his friend's death, said, "Jam
distressed to thee, my brother Jonathan.
Very pleasant bast thou been to me. Thy
love was wonderful: passing the love of
woman."
In this 'beautiful history of events
which transpired three thousand years
ago, is presented a beautiful illustration of
that friendship, love and truth, which.
Odd Fellowship claims as the foundation
of its principles and the essence of its
practices.
But it is not alone upon these profes
sions, nor upon recognized illustrations
of our principles in either profane or sa-'
ered history that we rely. We appeal to
the test established by Him who spake as
never man spake, "By their fruits ye
shall know them."
Loyalty to the governMent under
which we live ; obedience to its laws ;
and submission to its constitutional au
thorities, are prominent requisitions en
forced by our organic law upon every
member of the order, and every true Odd
Fellow is a living illustration of the prac
tical character embodied in the name of a
(rood citizen.
The cultivation of moral and social vir
tues, and the careful avoidance of every
thing tending in an opposi,e direction, is
most impressively taught in our Lodges,
both by precept and symbols of striking
significance,thus impressively fixing truth
in the mind. The fruit we bear must be
our testimony of the practical worth of
these lessons.
The benevolent professions we make. as
characteristics of our institution, can be
seen daily in practical operation : We
speak not boastfully, nor in a spirit of
self-laudation, but in honesty of heart.
At the bed-side of a sick brother, with,
a woman's gentle tenderness, in anxious
vigils, and assiduous attentions, it is our
melancholy pleasure to showlhe strength
of our friendship and the ardor of onr
love. And when the_ powers of nature
fail and the resources of science are una
vailing, when the mournful prospect of
separation from our brother with its at-'
tendant sorrow is presented to the minds
ofthe loved family whe stand weeping in
unspeakable agony by his couch, then the:
brethren of the mystio links come near,
with saddened countenances and tear
moistened eye, pointing the finger of hope'
to glorious immortality in the ledge of
the blest on high, and assuring the be-:
reeved ones of their tenderest sympathieS
and of all needed aid or assistance in the!
future.
Nor is this i vain promise soon'_ to be
forgotten, for when Odd Felldwe fail td
regard the widow and orphan as their
special care they cease to regard their
avowed princiPles-4rietidstip, love' and
truth.
Fraternal love supplies the yfidow'fi
need, and educates - the orphan. To 'do
these so far as 'possible is the pride and ,
glory °road F f ell9i7shi•
Thus hurriedly and hrietlyme have pre,
seined our.institution before befor© , you, and we
urge,upou yon.; a ,furtlO examination at
Ponvemenoe. - .
Traly, my brethren, .we should lift up
our:heaxtteto Ciod with anthems of . praise
thrills great goodness awl meroy tn,,pre;
. .
serving " the-gening of Odd Fellowibip
from therein which desolated - so many-of
the clitiritable andbenevOlent institutions
of our common country" during and. as
the effect. of the late civil war. •
"When brother,. brotherfought, and sire,
met son •
Pi deadly grapple: when whoever won
Sorrow was victor t when-the Church was
• root . • . .
And the state cloven; when were torn
in twain
All tender ties : andeach on ruin bent .
Urged on the fight cwithoatrettiorse.'or
rtith ;
Even in that hurricane of civil war,
One snow white &lie, with olive branch
• Whin, . .
Fluttered its wingii searleis o'er the
wreck ;
One band 'of 'brethren kept their purpose
still
Of friendly ,vvords and deeds; within the
track
Of fire and carnageds a unit moved,
Made by example hate itself abhor,
And to the - awed profane its mission'
proved
Of Friendship, Love and Truth."
" It.is a good thing to give - thanks un- .
to the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy
name, 0 most High. To show forth Thy
loving kindness in the morning, and Thy
faithfulness every night. For thon•Lord
bast made me glad through Thy work : 1
will triumph in the works of Thy bands."
Let us, my brethren, to-day, in recogni
tion of God's great goodness and mercy,
in gratitude for His tokens of - favor and
manifest approval of . our work,, lift up- to
Him hearts full .of holy thanksgiving: let
our songs of praise be more fervent than
ever before ; let them ascend as the hum
ble offering oehearts truly-sensible of the
greatness of the benefits received.
And while we thus render thanks to
God and offer Him oar heartfelt homage,
let us in hely expectation look forward to
the time when through the' universal pre
valence of friendship, love • and truth all
the tribes of earth "shall beat their
swords into plowsbares, and their Spears
into pruning heoks: nation elan not lift
up sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war any more." • ' •
Lest-I:tire your patience'l am adinot
ished to bring my remarks to a close, and
I know not h ow better to do this than by
reciting a beautiful poem written by a la.-
dy who exhibited ths pure refinement of
hermind and the gentle kindness of her
heart by this poetic gem in bonor of our
principles :
Three golden arrows in the quiver, -
Filled else with darts of strife;
Three sunny islands in the river,
The rapid stream of life—
Three stars in heaven's gem deek'd attire,
That never fade or dim ; ,
Three harp notes in the spirit-lyre,
Notes angels love to hymn. .
Three charms to guard the heart from
sorrow,
To keep aloof life's woes ;
Three whispers of a brighter morrow,
The morrow of repose—
Three links amid the golden Attars
Thacheart to heart. entwine;
Upon life's scroll three mystic letters,•
Placed there by hand divine. '
Three watch-lights on the stormy
highlandsi, -
Of earth's wave-beaten strand;
Three harbors 'mong tbe,rooky islands,
Begirt . with treacherous sands- 7
Three life preserver's on Time's ocean, .
With dangerous roofs below ; ,
Three voices mid the heart's commotion
To hush its strains , of woe.
Three blossoms from the land of flowers,
To cheer the fainting soul ;
Three rays of beauty from the bowers,
Beyond lifes's utmost goal—
Three strains of rapturous music swelling
Around the burial sod ;
Three pillars in the holy dwelling—
The Temple' of our God I"
These poetic Three are the motto 'embla
zoned upon the infurled lam:mein( Odd
Fellowship—F. L. and T.
" Dear badge of our Order Treed
floating on high I -.
_We'll stand byllat ' motto 'till in death
we shall lie."
Destruction of Sheep by Dogs.
The March report-of the Commissioner
of Agriculture dwells upon the ravages
corntrotted by dogs among' the sheep in
the United: States.
In 1803 live hundred: thousand sheep
were killed by dogs, and their value was
$2,000,b00.. The _number injured was
throe hundred - . 00440, and the loss is
estimated. at:8090,000; _ - '
TAO milker of'do#s.ln the ,'Ooontry .
computed ; at gv,?= tllion ~ their annual
expense ten , dollars, per beakand the Sum
total Of.il3* subsistence dityy,millions cif
dollars--ipt l irnoteneu Sum to betOW - Opori
a Wass of animals, the moat, of which,are
worthless,-.,andift4
gieat mischief to the
What was
-A* Yearn,
„The foll44ing letter, in reply.t sag 7;
geition about ratlroada , writtenover fifty
!years ago, by Chancellor Livingstail;'ithO ,
bad' been' associated-Witibi ' • brOtherlin
law,.- Robert , , Ttilton, in - applicatirin;:oft
steam to vesqeis, the atlkt 4 ; of 4 3 4'f
proven tent in that. tleY. : •
• AllmWt s .A.t,srch l„ 1811. .
'Dear Sir dtd,not,till,,yesterdayr n
,c'eive yours or the 2bilt 'of' 'February;
*hers it has Inhered on the'retki E iniat:
a loss to say. 1 - bid:hefore read.of your:
very. ingenious, pßopopitio „as te,the , rail
way communication. ..I.fearatywever,em,
mature reflection, thit they.wiii be liable
to serious objectioiC,'and ultimittely More
expensive than a They :inner:l4
double, so . as to prevent-'the: danger of
two such heavy bodies, maftting.,••--
"The walls on , which they.
,01'OP 1 ,a 0 ,0
moat be at least , font.' feet belt* thenukt,
facie, - and three abOie, and meat benliinp ,
ed: with iron; and even= 'then , would hard';'
ly sustain so beavyo weight tta you prol
pose moving at,tbe , rate of four miles an
hoer on wheels. T b ei,must covered,
with iron, and that - too very thick add
strong.
The means of ;stopping these -heavy:
carriages without a 'west shock. and , or
preventing them from running,on,ettob
other—for there would be many, running
on the roa& at once—Would be 'very' diLq !
cult nuts' of accidental steps,'cir nei
cessary Mops to take wood or 'water, itti
many accidents would , happen, :ITtiefear,
riage of condensing; _water would be . very
troubleseMe. Upon
.the wbele,j feat' the
expense would be pinch greater than that
of canals, without being se convenient.
R. R. lavriosro.v.
,The Senate and the Fenian'.
The rejection of General. Sweeney's
nomination as Major in the r,egular_army,
by the Radical Senate, shows exactly - how .
much sympathy RipublEcatiieret 'its`for
the Fenians.
For some time Congress and the Jam
bin newspapers buyer, affected , ; ; a over
wholming reg ard.for 'F . kniatuttm, And, op
praised Ire land. Reablutionii`,of sympa
thy, have been pitied . ' in" tlie. Mose,
and propositions looking VS' the repent.: of
thnneutralitrlawa hays-heen , intreducod,
in orfier to affect ,the Fenian vote; -
Thew:Alen' of the Senate in the case of
Sweeney shows exicili "hOW mtich ref&
ty nuderlied this pretended regard for the
Fenians. Sweeney's offence is,:r that he
was engaged in the movement against
Canada. It is not that he. is lacking IGI
courage or ability. 'lle left an - arm in
Mexico; and tharnit'a:§' scaroelfn;
field west of the 'Alleghenies,'-during` the
war, that he cannotmicall by , sumo • hon-
orable scar. • The only possible objection
to him is that he is a Democrat and a Fe
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nian.
It is not a wlte'policy to attempt to ere
cure the vote of any class by flatteritig
and cajoling them, or, pretendingan-earw.
'est sympathy where no,rte felt. Anal).
hewever,, has been' the:course of Republi
cans' towards 'the Fenian": The - feta:le
very apparent in the' rejection . of the' 01-
lant Sweeney.—Clairage Times.
—Sanford Conover, alias Charles _A.
Dunham,.convicted ,aver, two mouths ago,
in the Criminal Court of the,Distxint of
Columbia: en thi'Chaige tit periuryi in
giving false testimony before thoJndiabiry
Committee of the House, tending
~to im
plicate - Jefferson r ! avie in the aeamatien
of President Lindobk, has been sentenned
by Judge Fisher to ten years 'imprison
ment ig the Albany penitentiary.
—The Treizontlilll& and Suffolk Mak
ufeattuing Company, , of. powelb Mass,
have given notice that at a given Alum
half the workmen their ,cstahliehtnents
wilt he dieobarge4, end:. imonfactare
of woolen, gootie , Oth.
or comp anies ( I M;ePd•to (PACT the
e xa-TR I
—Rev. %fr.' Petty; en lowa olergYniP.
who man Led 'eirery!inali h ocig whOrefasei
to vote:the gadidel ticket, recentyeletie4
with 'another' man's "Wife, leaving, Nye.
Petty and'eir 'little Pettys behirl;;,...llo is
a petty fallow.
--=The, Bergner-Ca Entron organ fie about
the only oigan in the State that attampte
to *bite-wash the lad Legii4latiro. A
clear , annual profit' of frog' ten' 'td :fifteen
thousand dollars, hitiweite44ill iturelitao
much lime. , " 11'' ' ,
-=The radical leadetahave commenea
to clamor for 'a otettOtistruottea of the
States." -Let:them wait till tbtfi
fall eletstions.' ThOutople; are'preparing •
to reconstruct the , Northera -States on a
Democratic basis ab 'effectually that Rad:
icalisin will'never more'raitielts'
—Henry 'Wardßeieber rao afl a ele
. , . ,
gatOto the eobstittitkpail COTlVentleirlOt
Brooklyb, -alltbiii late" , eleotioa,'• but:: was
badly defeated.;-quoningi belOnd !he n4l.
oat ticket. . - ' ~- , ~.,"; 1 . :.
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'4Th 31 . ississippr negroe* t hie leavutz
the plantatibatt, ilesiiolittionrortheitroow
tracts; r in .cOar, to: _work, octbaloreest
'schwa' the pay is. 044 i defter!, A 44.94
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