inn gitazglj GaPat 11l Itiri/bAL acotaezd RS. RU? Ts 4. Republican National Cenvention having been called to meet on the 20th of Mat next, the rowel* , State Con ventions will necessarily be held at a still earlier period. In` consequence of the Preeidentlal canvass the State Con vention' aro of eammal importance; and It is of high' consequence that the delegates th e reto .be of opener char : Icier. QUZITION of some nicety has arisen at Washington. By the Constitution the President and Senate are the treaty making powers; and they have agreed, by treaty, to.buy .f1t113.11.11 America and pay for It. .By the Constitution, all bills appropriaiLni moneys 'must have the sanction of the Beale ot Representa , lives, and mow even qriginate therein.. It is proposed that the Hones shall re- fuse to vote the money to comply with the bargain with Russia and thus defeat the purchase. On the other hand, it Is maintained that the Mouse ia bound to make the appropriation, whether Sweats to or n ot, or that the Secretary of the T re mary world be authorized busy the m o n ey by moon of the ratification of the Weary, even If the Hanes failed to consent or wren objected. Till/Ise fresh motregon of the fact that the Crmstittt- Hon Is not so perfect as some of oar 'adulators contend. EQUALITY OF EIGHTH. Eigland Is experiencing the inconven• i , too and bittemes which, in the very natunt , of the case always attend the bob:gigot one port f the population of .., a wintry in a condit on of inferiority to the tuber part. Th a discriminetion is justified or excused partly by assumed differences of race, d partly by diver - ems of religious lE fait. On them ac counts the nglith hot the Irish to be Inferior, and refuse them, in many re spects, equality under :tie laws. Con ceding, In theory, that the _lrish are en titled to be well and humanely govern. ed; (to borrbw an euphonisra from the ''President's last message,). In practice ",. the government maintained by the Eng 711ak la Intolerable to there over whom it tie exercised. Our conservatives are striving to re produce In the . Southern State, a 'condi non of „Affairs- analogous to that which 'prevails ; only with the licities multiplied and aggravated. They seek to bass this' discrimination °stens!. bly on differences of color, but, in real . ity, ofi the recent servile status of nearly - .half the. inhabitants. These they pro pose to deny all porticipanon in the goy . Arnment, except in bearing the burdens .thereof.. History is fall of illustrations u to what "well and humtnely govern ' 'lug," in such a state of things, actually \ =bona It means constant and sore In+ , titlon of the population laid under dies. billties, and this followed by severities intended to repress, dissotislaction, but sleadily-increasing the trouble. In this way England luUt maintained a chronic "war of races" In Ireland for the space of .three hundred yearly and has. constantly pleaded the ignorance, unrest and turbulence she has engin. • dmed Or perpetuated as a valid resion• for continuing a rule which la the source of the mischiefs she profeues to deplore. What our .Conservatives are planning ' a sort of black Ireland In the finuthent States. They' pretend to great thane "well and , humanely governing" ' the blacks, but insist the governed shall have no share in the government. • Lin , der, such stipulations "well and humane governing" never existed in this world, • and never will, until human beings shall be transformed into celestial creatures.' When a people ere denied a hand in the government they are compelled to obey, they have nothing to expect but n des •-• potion, and they will get nothing else - however much they may expect it:. Jr. responalble power Is always tyrannical ..wer. Give any set of men abiolute authority'rmsr another set, and thokau theritrwill be shamefelly abised. Be that does not know this lean ignoramus; while be that knows this truth and yet denies it, is a. knave. '‘ Nor is the case, bettered by'declaring that many or ell of the blacks. do not know enough to share wisely in govern• .went, or even to take care of themselves. ~ Nuldiudis of white - people are in the same predicament as the. blacks in those triuticulata. Bow many white men can :be ((Muria 'every municipality whose - battles of life are failures ; who make no keadway towards success because they are destitute of the materials which fit men to grapple with affairs and obtain the mislay! They fall out by the way sink into 'aupineness or worse ; bewail ; their lot ; curse Providence ; drag cot •miserable existences, and die. Ratably to, population there are many more of these inferior ones among the present gOoorstion of blacks thin among the whites, and for good reasons ; but taking the country through there t are as many whites'who do not take proper care of .themselves, and have not traillmrutt'force . of cbiracter to do so, at thee are blacks. In equity. one rule stionld be applied to au thew incompetent& "We do not be *liens that _subjecting either of them. daises to tutilage would help their cuer. Taereja but one way of learning boys 'to swim, and that consists in putting thini Into the water. *lst the blacks require Is not guar- 'Unship or governmental nursing, They ~ eie non freemen. What we demand is that all their rights as such shall be re , elected. The rest they tenet do. for themselves!. If they cannot endure the Inevitable preuure that comes from con . tact with civilized . society, they must go under, and the sooner the better. lie apply this urns reasoning to the rodliaitl and hence we have found s* Occasion to indulge ut any the puerile auttimentitity over their fate; either Sc. Mahn prospective, which le common in cestainaircles. If they cannot or, will notaseept *civilization, and hold their Own apAnut the inevitable competitimi, their fate is so sure that It can neither be, availed Or hindered. Thus is the ordi•` ruffian ,of nature, and any amount. of - whining aboncit; is of no !Ma The blacks are among ue, not by their choke, but by oar own. They did not intrudf.themselres, but by the rankest violin= were forced in. There le no rational prosper of their going away, or being transported against their wills. Espatrtatlon, —without consent, would .be a flagr a nt wrong to them and an I. deliblEdisgrace to all who should be • concerned therein, The best that can be done with them is 'to glee them an equal chance, and no ferns, and then if they fall the responsibility will rest on their ownhiaes. • BM mei cannot help remarking, totals bonnection E tkutt, the due of the Irish in this country that have filled, and are filing, the dvilized,wOrld with wail over the oppresalons inflicted On them and their's by the Doglish, are the moat yin diary* of all - the inhabitants of this country in Mair language and demeanor towards the'blacks. If allowed to have their way, they would trample them ta„dsca kito the 'eery mire. Why is thief 'Do tb . who carry sorrows learn no lesson from l'. Do. griefs only 'Arden the heats that endure 'Mimi? Does com panionship in inhering beget no sym pathy? Bu this enigma in character and development no .rational solution? Yet to this animosity,. which 'Wits rea- . son, theDemoczatte party coarsely pan. ders, because to this section of our peo ple it owes the strength that saves it front coateute4 or makesit formidable. ' ler Nor . Yoak c all thy wsy from Al , i",ady to Beale, It snowed several days last week, Anal' winding on with a , or tb e ssrer, whiehrnade excellent sleigh-. = Tea Lovaskie DIZ7101.1.1T: L .08t10111 Treasury of Lover's Thoughts, Paneles, Addresses ind Mama.. Published by r;r4Tgra,11•01:7,11114.1 Timikforo: Pittsburgh. This la the most complete collection of poems on the affections extant in the Eiglieh language, and consists of seven hundred pieces, chiefly lyrienl. It Is the result of many years labor and careful selec lon throughout the realm of song. The editor assures the reader' that "nothing has been admitted into these pages which can wound the pure bright eyes" that shall read them. Many of the poems are of the most exquisite kind, and many are justly regarded as being among the best of the English clinics. The volime sparkles throughout with gems, and will richly repay perusal. The most unloving nature could not well help feeling , the powerof love so beau tifully woven in these hymns of Mc tiona Barely Is there Lund such facil— ity of reference,sa is shown in its sev eral indices; First, of Titles; second of Authors; third, of First Lines, and last ly, under title of "The Lover's ary," occupying one hundred and seven ty pages, in small print, ten thousand references to subjects in the proms quo ted.' Harpers have brought tits book out in vary elegant style of mechanical exe , cation. , "Two LAT./21'S BUITIAST. or NW nation for Every Day to thole.. Tram the German of Leopold Schafer. By C. T. Brook.. lkseton: Roberta Brothers. Pnr We by J. L. Read, 67 Wood Meet, Pittsburgh. Pew booka this season will compare with this elegant piece of bookmaking art. Rich cream paper, clear type, and handsomely' enveloped iri cloth, with gilt edges. It 1a really a geni of beauty. The book comprises twelve monthly divisions, and every month is filled up with a small poem for each of its days. The author by his position in society had rare opportunities, and bad travelled con siderably. lili was a voluminous wri ter. His novels mamba in all seventy three. Theile is a min of Oriental splen dor and musical=rumung through his writings. ,of Nature are woven in verse, tinged with the spirit of devotion, and 'which teach lemons of high maid morality. The writings of Schafer are very popularly Germany, and motto mote so than this book, 00i AMMO. nuan. By Cbarles Dickens. People's Edition. With Illustrations by listens Stone. Philadelphia, T. B. Peter. son L. ltrothors. Pittsburgh: W. A. Gil- Oenrenny. This work when first issued by Dick' ens awakened inns the most thrilling interest from its perusal. Di characters are Wrought out in powerful 'Larne, rffellthig a depth of haulm • nature .° f the intenseat kind. The reprodu l ction of it in the "People's Edition," in inch a convenient, compact form, and for such a low price; one dollar and fifty cents per volume, should atttact numerous &even TWA makes the seventh volume of the series. It Contains tnelve Inge, and consist/ of 932 duodecimo pages, full bound in dark morocco. Scat[ LAammorrto, for the elate; to which methods sad rules are hued awn strlactples established by ineuctlea. •ar 'John R. Trench. LL.D. NUer York: Mor tar a Brothers. Plttebtirgt, Henry The Idea of Oda took to expreased in the 'preface to be two•fold.• First, to sive to young learners a good foundation for the randy...of the Science of Numbers, by basing all Methods of Operation qn Principles; and second, to give them it much knowledge as possible of the bad ness' affairs of.llfe, by the introduction o: business transactions staled In correct btudness language. It certainly ore tents sorrel new and• vahiable features, which commend them to the practical wanti of thloprogressive age. Lm son Larontas or If spoxs Swenson. Di ..Ount. De l'allonz, of ton Totneln Pres A B si os s myi n so ßroU y ns. Pllauon - Bet. . rgb:L.. This lady bad a remarkable history. Born in Moscow of an ancient =num erable fimily, by her marriage 'to a Roman General she was brought in con tract With persons with the highest and most notable characters of the age. In the record of her life many persons who bore conspicuous part In history at the Commencement of this century, are brought to view. The'earious sad re markable. pluses of her life, to which she was subjected, only stirred to refine and purity her noble nature. Feeling the Catholic Church to bit a truer and better home for her heart, she abandoned the Greek Church. But her, life and daily practice showed that' the dazzlinii splendor of the Catholic forms had no ef fect upon her, and was lees a creed than her faith and hope. 'lts rare excellencies make it worthy of being largely circu lated among Protestants. Tam lamer Sara-Ar.t. guerarter greet teat dishes for breakfast. disuse sad tea from cold fraeots. By the author of the "National 000 k Book." Ph Uselelbtlia: T. B Terminate i Brothers. Pittsburgh: W. A. Guwarmuly. • It is eminently Amnion, and the re. ceipto are all framed with a view to economy. Every receip:.bas been .proved by the author at her own table, and from her own kitchen. It contaids nearly eight hundred new American 're ceipts. Thitwork will be found tkor • uglily practical, and must be regarded with greater favor than many of tke publications of this character, which lack this element It is gotten up, too, la convenient form,t and ceinprises 875 paged. . Chsavations, witty and pointed, are :appended to many of the receipts. OPPO{TVPITY. A Novel. By' Anne Mon cure Crane, author of "Emily Chester: , Aosta:. leokner & Yields. Pliteburgto Davis. Clarke a Co. The scenes narrated are laid on Bald. taore, and the clumactersdelineated and the Incidents glees, are Skillfully cone. Its author L said tole a lady of Balti more. Life is presented in different fermi, questing • light cud shade upon he panorama,. It will, doubtless, find ready sale, and be a popular work among this class of publications, Calmat-NA. Boors ass Bcrsossa sr 80-- !nonnative of everyday Ilya awl every day Donde. by Caulks Dicker. RIM original Illourstions by S. tyrants Jr. B 010013: neknOr 4 Flatfla. Plitsburgb: Davis. Clarke • ,Co. That chanting story, a "Christmis carol,'' is among the, papers in Dili handsome volume of the 'Diamond Edi tion. The Christmas boob, are among the more recent of, the writings of Dictate, while the sketChes by Dos have long charmed the reading public. This is the thirteenth uolumo of this beautiful series. The admirable fail paged ilium. Inationi number Aran in all. We have commended this =it ebrivenient edition before. ; f Bitty Kiosks' Taroarrat or. Johnny Greasiest's Talent. By Kay Massartny.' Boston: Lea /A Shepard. ilittaborsk: !Kr is, Clarks L Co. This forms the second volume of "The Helping Hand" series. It is en admit , . able bookfor young folki. The wise sayings, crude and blunt as they were, of Billy Grimes, the old icolored man,: naughty _conduct of Jick. Tucker, Johnny Greenlears—efterwards a chap-' lain in the army, are presented In glow ing colors. The touching army somas daring the late war at the 'elate of the book are fall at interest. Tex itslutrraaa luadviter Palms. 'By bet rtglit"Pirs em.• lies York, leTDoldt The principal poem, " Hermitage," occupies nearly orie•tbird of the volatile, and forty-si& small pieces the remainder. 'e first•named is a poem of some merit, and among the smaller ones there are some fine poetic creations, Some of these contain the sentiments of the author, Showing his sympathies to be largely noon the side of Justice and merey. Several of the pieces are choice bits or poetic fancy and cord painting. The volume 1s very neatly gotten up. *a Mk Ova Lawrsz. Now York This is. anew,-mined and enlirged edition ofs work that hui attained a good reputation. The design ot it Is not, as its ,title might be construed to import, to dispense with lawyers. Bach an undertaking- would be sure to bring more bushiess Than they would other- Wise obtain:. But the purpote is really to enable busineis mist to facilitate their, own operations by Marking them roll liable forms for 'vinous instruments, and to furnish them with a certain amount of legal knowledge twitting open their transactions. To this' end it is well adapted. The forms are drawn will 'commendable care, and legal regaire meats, as applicable to numerous cases, are stated with accuracy. To a certain ' extent such kwork - possesses great ad— rahtages, in the hands of men of bud ness'sense and experience. But in all caset_of importance, where doubt is felt,. the safest course Is always to resort to a counsellor who understands his calling. Dem . Lean& se ale Y h Mauthor G u"llMOS T/a lr.Bto ßP es." e Illas y t a etad. ofeeK erru& Shepard. Plttebtattu Davis, uaozks &CO. This le the first volume of a series of "Dolly Dimple Stories," and presents the play scenes of children in a fasci nating manner. Thoth is_ a healthy moral tone pervading this dainty vol ume, which make it worthy of commen dation to the young; and worthy of a wide circulation. Tee Our l'ammui /Wee/ Au for IE3. Phtledelohls: A. Winch. PlClatatrila : Remy earner. In addition to the usual information, It is brimfull of !important facts end Mr torical statistics, which will be useful to all classes of readers. lumests mum XIIIO/11. By_ John W. ',m ull. • Plalatlarpbu. T. B. Peters= t Bro. then. Colonel Forney went abroad in the early part of the last ennui, and spent a number of months touring in Great Britain, and in various countries of cog. tinental Europe. He recorded his int piessions of what he saw and experi enced in a series of letters to the FhUa delplia Frets. These ware so vigorous ly written; so admirably depicted many phatieof hip and manners; and convey ed such , judicious ideas respecting emi nent men and public institutions; u to creahna demand for them In a more per manent form, whist; is met in this volume. - 'ramp; Jovany). By W. D. Howells. New Yarn: Bard • Boughton. No other land possesses so powerful charms as Italy. It is inatinct with memories stretching back through the centuries beyond the birth of Christian ity, and almost to tho cradle of &rill:s lim. The spell binds the highly liter ate and the comparatively illiterate. The philosopher, tbs historian, the poet, the artist, the law-giver, and the theo logian, find their reflections and studies running thitherward with marvellous certainty and strength. This volume is from a cultured pen, and will repay more than a alight pernsaL Tugela Home. A Novel. By Elisabeth Stoddard. New 'York Carleton &Co. tolembly wall written story, with plenty of incident and sentiment. Mr raisers. Br Silvio rallies. Bader:: P.6.grts Brothers. Pittsburgh: J. L.Halid. Pellico was an Italian. He was born towards the close of the last coilltry. He was a scholar, poet, jouniallit and patriot -= fn short, a genius and enthusi. sit He loved liberty for himself and his native land,. more then conserea- Uses hold to be wise and prudent, and tints made himself obnoxious to the Austrian despotism. Whet and hkw he suffered and endured is recounted by lilms.ll' in a style at once t?uchusg and scholarly. The publishers have 'added the allurements of art in. ra tions, end an Ornate binding, altigether making the book peculiarly suitable for altolidey gift. Tax triuow.a Boa. By Mrs. Southerortb. Philadelphia: T. B. Petersen & Bro. Pittetrargh: For sale by W. A. QUaafen• The plot of this story is wholly differ. exit from that of any other of the pro ductions of this author. The scenes in the Widow's Culture are depicted! 'with clearness and considerable strength. Tan tone Cynical' MaNam.. By Jimmiph Aldan. New York: ahaldor. i Co. This is a text-book on government. designed for school'. Under popular Institutions it le of especial consequence that the youth be wells Instructed in the Ind intents of government. and this cole y end seems excellently adapted .tci pro mote that end. Imam.% "or rznicAT.. Owen.... Br .7000 Broekleso7, Plala.datotd: Z. IL !haler • Co. This Is the fifth book of the series of Mitchell's School Geographies. In It the writer has endeavored to unfold con cisely, yet in their comp's:sass, the prba ciples and facts of Physical Geergraphy, and bets sought by the mcde of present ing them, and by freshness of ilinstra don, to • uphold the intrinsic Interest of this department of science. One bun died and fifty engravings and thirteen copperplate maps, executed in the fret style of art, add Interred and utility to the work. rmi N.:, of Storm Chet By Sarah J Pritchard. New York: Wynkoop & She wood. Po ►Wkor. Pittsburgh: Jahn W F2=2l This admirable story' has delighted thousands who have read it in the lona of a serial In "Hours at Home." Dirroid of all the sensational nonsense which, we are sorry to say, maps Into many of the more popular story books of the day, It is very readableand entertaining,-and from page to page develops just eaough plot to charm and wry the reader to the denouement, which is all that could be desired. The book is printed. neatly and substantially bound, and, we be lieve, is the initial specimen of this new publishing arm, who enter into the bud. nese under the most fivorable auspices. Ha lms's Bawl Is obtaining a wide dr.:illation already upon Ito intriadc merits.,_ It surpasses anything of the kind In this country, and doubtless ex cel. similar publications in fashion cir cles across the. waters: Among tie best features is its high tone, end practical elements. Gildenfensey can supply back numbers, as well as its weekly Junes; hereafter. 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