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. 1 ik ....... it . i - T BI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY BY THE ERA PUBLISHING COMPANY. Rates of Subscription s Tbi-Weekly One year, in advance, $3 00 ! . 6 months, in advance, 2 00 ! 3 months, in advence, 1 00 1 1 month, in advance, 50 Weekly One year, in advance, si 00 Six months, in advance, 50 President Grant and . the New The Constitutional Amendmen York Custom II o use. 32. 111 , 1I Vol. RALEGH, N. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1872. No. 1. : i . , 1 i : i . ' 5 I The Senate Investigating Committee, for which the' country is much indebted to Mr. Trumbull, and other reform Senators, has commenced its labors. For a week or more it has been engag ed in making a thorough and searching examination into the alleged Custom House frauds and corruption in New York. In order to be as free as possi ble from Custom House influence, the Committee has removed to the Astor House. As far as its work has gone its members have shown, without distinc tion of party or faction, an honest de sire to .learn . and make known the whole truth. The evidence thus far clearly proves the existence of the gross est corruption and abuses in the man agement of the Custom House affairs, especially in what is known as 14 the general order business." It also proves that there has prevailed for many years a system of appointments and removals which tends to fill the service with cor ruption: thaf officers are appointed without reference to their qualifications, two-thirds vote at the next session. Bi,1L We have, from the beginning, refused to look at or discuss the question of Constitutional reform in a partizan light. It is one of those questions that ought to rise high above all considera-' tions of that kind, j There is not a sin gle member of the Legislature, in either branch, that does net favor somej amendments to the Constitution. There is not a single member that is not pre pared to vote for a bill making a num ber of amendments. Under the- cir-, cumstances, then, ought not some com promise to be made, by which all par ties could write in the support of some bill for that purpose? This would en sure the success of those amendments admitted by all parties to be of the most vital importance. It is not by any means certain j mm. men ourao can be secured in any other way. Even if the pending bill should be passed by the present General Assembly, which is doubtful, what assurance can be giv- that it will receive the requisite CORRESPONDENCE. , j;, " The Edltof mast not be understood as endors ing the sentiments or nis corrwspuuuw Communications on all subjects are solicit, which vlU be given to the readers of Thk Eka as'contafning the views and sentiments of the writers J - i en and removed without regard to their faults: that many of them look upon their position as a temporary means of making hay while the sun shines and eagerly grasp at all the fees, bribes and perquisites they can obtain; and that no remedy for these evils can be devis rn short of a thorough reform in the civil service. It shows that this sys tem has been too strong for the most honest officers at the he-ad of the Treas ury and of the Custom House ; that it has prevailed under many successive administrations, but prevails nbwkto a much greater extent than at any for- iimn riod ' Notwithstanding it has The bill, reported by the Joint Com mittee on Constitutional reiorm, ana which passed the Senate before the holidays, was considered in the House Wednesday and Thursday. The Republicans generally are opposed to the bill in its present shape, tnougn willing to support it with some modi fications. They showed every disposi tion to make a fair and honorable com- promistt with the Democrats, but their propositions were rejected. Jir. urowu, of Davidson, offered several bills as a cMiV,cfitiito containing separately the fcp JA w- J O .. w several propositions embraced in Sena tor Lehman's bill, but -only a smai number of Democrats voted for the sub ctHnto After much discussion the fill vx- to wn takpn on the bill, on its sec prevailed for many years, and under several administrations, no President has !ever definitely promised reform until now. Since the days when a Gnd reading, when it received seventy wily New York politician and New five votes, seventy-two being sufficient York politicians are the most unscru- to pass it. The Republicans showed a concilia tory spirit throughout. Tailing to ob tain such concessions from the Demo- . ii cratic memhers as wouia renuer ure k;ii onnontnhlfi to them, some six or Ulll - " i . 1 i. i r -ii, v,; 1 1 seven itepuoiicans voieu mc w, explaining that they reserved the right to vote against the same on its thira reading, should it not be so modified as which we have been speak- to enable them to support it. iney ao the intelligent public has not ask the Democratic members t6 to re pulous of any in America proclaimed the corrupting and demoralizing doc trine, that. " to the victors belong the spoils," no chief Executive has under taken to find a remedy for these evils until the present. The Democratic press of the country has proclaimed it far and wide that TJpn. Grant is implicated in the trans actions of inc. But lone since learned how little reliance yield everything, j but are willing there is to be placed in a mere partizan yield" something themselves so as nrrw : how it colorsand distorts every- meet their Democratic friends halfway They are periectiy wining to rompru- mise upon 3ir. Lenman's dhi. xms bill, which we published a lew aays ago, we have always regarded as a fair and honorable basis of compromise. We think so still, and and hope it will finally be accepted as such. Ifjt should sit be so accepted, au apprehensions wm . i . . i i be removed. The whole question win be taken out of party politics, and the h?ntT for rwirtizan nurDOSCS. e have w- x lon since ceased to look for the naked truth in relation to political matters in its columns. When we want the truth, pure and unmixed, we turn to the in dependent press of the country in the fiilont hone of finding it, and are seldom disappointed. Among all the independent journals nf i,ortMinfrv none sustains a higher character, or is more scrupulously hon- Constitution will be speedily amended in many important particulars py com mon consent. Why the Democratic members should . ' . M At V.I11 adhere so tenaciously to xneir own uiu we cannot understand, unless it is a par ty advantage they seek. Can it be that tpnrl tn force Republicans to iltVJ A vote against all Constitutional amend ments to which they are pledgedf by ostthan The New York Irenning IVst, an anti Grant paper, edited by the ven roM William Cullen Bryant. We have waited for the verdict of that pa relation to the charges against Gen. Grant, in connection with the rwtrmi TTono frauds, and it is in the W VA- W w following words : 4 Tlin frionrl j rf tho President are not nnn9 who will be heartily embodying them in the same bill with . . . . i n -t-ri nf I Atfipra for which thev cannot vote Jr.- is sriau to icarn umi w uun v v uw.v.u . 1 - to .... - a s nr. I s. ABoJMn 4lmf Kr Vi mennflt.npv Wi Anm wiiir r tpnris to limmcaiu ijviuuvu ---- Grant in any of the scandalous transac tions with which he has been charged bv partizan opponents with the Custom House, rnere is prwi uiw ,wwri in the matter of the General Order business ; there is proof that his name was used to impose on others ; tlipre is some reason for sus nn c rvr two of his intimate connived at this use of his name. But ffnrrls no excuse for as- Ktiling his personal integrity, and jour nii whifh have indulged their temper ,-r. osrrcfnnQ of this kind would act wisely to retract them at once." As we have already said, Gen. Grant is the first President since these shame ful and corrupt practices commenced, who has suggested and urged a radical .reform in the whole civil service, espe cially in the mode of appointment and removal from ofllce, as the remedy And we confidently expect him to mish forward the good work, until the corrupt officials now in office shall be expelled from their places in disgrace and ignominy. The country expects u nnri will he satisfied with nothing less. it nossible that bv this means they wish to compel the 'Republicans to ptace tv.nmcoivcc tn wriot mnv seem to 1X3 LllClliCVA . VJ -" w J - , j false attitude before the people of the State? Is it possible that they stake this method of compelling the Repub- t r nlncn themselves in a seemin e on otners; i .... A ... i , specting that position of hostility to constitutional associates reform, that xney may mus uc uulc w obtain an easy victory next Sumijne?? We are unwilling to believe that thdy are influenced by any such unworthy the consideration ' of the For the Carolina Era. For GoTernor Hon. Tod It. Cald well.' Mb. Editor: As the Repubhcan parly will soon bo called upon to select a candi- , Captions of Laws. The following is a list of additional acts and resolutions passed by the Gen eral Assembly up to the recess, Decem ber 22d: ; ; An act to empower the commission- i For the Carolina Era. Campaign of 1872. MrJ Editor: The present year is destined to be an eventful one in the political history of our country, .eve ry important office within the gift of the people has to be filled, and it is proper thrtr. nl free and full discussion of the is sues involved, and a strict criticism of the various claimants for public lavor, should be entered into through the press, "and before the people upon the stump. While every good and reliable Republican should noid mmstai m readiness to give to the nominees of the National, State and County Conven tions, a cheerful and cordial support, it is ho less incumbent upon us to urge our best and most available men for the different nominations. It is due to can dor to admit, that in some instances, incompetent men were elevated to 01 fiee in 1868. At that time the Repub lican party was in its infancy in North Carolina; the reconstruction acts nau not been tested, and with no Constitu tion suited to the changed condition of afiairf, the result was but the inaugu ration: 01 an untried ex pen menu lapsefof four years has convinced every true and loyal citizen of the wisdom and practicability of our present Con stitution, re-endorsed by the over- ldst election, and it is now the duty of the party that thus inaugurated mis new system, to put forth its best men to carry out its provisions. SThtreis another matter which, al though itmav not be considered of a par amount character, is one thatshould.be taken into consideration by our party when thev meet in open Convention. dominate no milk.and water men. Place rio rrian in office unless he is competent tb fill it without the aid of Ku Klux nflvisprs. or noble subordinates, and in sert in the platform of the party that i Affiee from the highest to the Ibwest shall be in the hands of loyal date for the office of Governor of North Car- erg of Randolph and Davidson counties Rtfirimsr r to pstroiikii iiib uiviuxiik tuum.y olina. I ask a short space in your journal for a few thoughts on that subject. I take it for granted, if a judicious selec tion is made by the party, a nomination will be equiTolent to an election. I propose for that office, the name of Hon. Tod R. Caed well, cf Burke, for these reasons : First. Gov. Caldwell is a thorough and un mistakable Republican. Among the nrst to assist in organizing the party in the State, he has, it alUimea, and under all circum stancesremained true to its principles, and worked faithfully for its success. ; Second. To him, more than to any other man in the party, is due our success in the Convention campaign last summer. The Republican party, in the preceding cam- paign, naa Deen aiuiusn uuuipcij whelmed; its forces were demoralized ana scattered, and some of our leaders were coun selling that we should stand idly by and make no resistance to the Convention move ment. The Conservatives, flushed with an unexpected victory, gained by fraud, mtim- Authorizes and empowers the County Commissioners of the above named counties to have the dividing lines be tween said counties ascertained, laid off and established whenever they may deem it necessary. An act to incorporate the Education al and Loan Association of North Caro lina. Constitutes certain persons a body politic and corporate by the name and style of the Educational and Loan Association of North Carolina, with the usual prerogatives of such Associations. An act to prevent the Bale of intoxi cating liquors within three miles of Shiloh Church, in Anson county. Makes unlawful the sale of intoxica ting liquors within three miles of Shi loh Church, in An 0:1 county. All vio lators of this law to be fined $o0 or im prisoned six months. An act concerning the Chatham Rail ron d Comnanv and amendatory of, cer tain acts, and authorizing a change of name. Changes the name of the Chat-j ham Railroad Companvlto that of thej Resolution complimentary to Com modore Matthew F. Maury. Compli ments Commodore Matthew FV Maury respecting his propositions on interna tional meteorological observations and rornrt nn pro-5? and asks leave most respectfully to recommend them to the attentive consideration and approval of the Congress of the United States. Resolution of instruction to the pub- ic Treasurer., iinstrucis uu uuctw he public Treasurer not to pay any warrant, certificate, claim or claims whatsoever which are now outstanding for work purporting to have been done in pursuance of an act ratified the 11th day of March, A. D., 1869. The New York Custom House. The Democratic pres3 are deligated idation and violence, struck down the Chief Raleigh and Augusta A Jf.e BaUroatf Magteofl Wmfid its road as heretofore prescribed, so a$ to extend it from its present terminus or some point on the line of the same to such point on the South Carolina line half of law and order, and madly essayed to rvnattt,nt,ion of the State, and UVvlilUU M-av ! blot out the last vestige of Republicanism in North Carolina. It was under these cir cumstances, that Gov. Caldwell sent his memorable message to the General Assem bly, refusing to order an illegal election,: which fell like a bomb in the enemies' camp', and the Conservative forces were so discon-j certedbyit, that they were never able toj rally again. That one act 01 heroic cour-i ftrrQ aeieatea me voucuuun saved the Republican party in this State. Third. Gov. Caldwell has steered clear of in the direction 01 aukumu, m. mv State of Georgia, as said company may deem eligible, and as mucn iurtner as mn v he authorized bv the States of South Carolina and Georgia, and to locate and construct such branch jroad or roads, not exceeding one hundred miles in length from the line of said railroad, as mnv hi, authorized from time to time by the stockholders, &d ' An act to amend the law of evidence. all rings, cliques and factions, and possesses, rRepeals act of March 18th, 1870, and men in Tn hia mnttpr the nresent ad ihinfstration has sadly disappointed the expectations of the people who brought itinto nower. and are taunted by the ITn Klux Democracy that they are un- nhip tn find comnetent Republicans to fill the various suDorainate positions T isnmnpr to remark that Gov. Cald i-pit forms the single exception, and Has appointed (so far as he could) tried Renn hi icans. I The Republican Executive Commit- ree has been called together by the Sec TWni-v f.T: c. L. Harris. Esq..) to meet n't. nn distant dav. and it is presumed - 3f ' m m -m a a t 1 A iinti the time for holding tne aiate Knminntinor Convention will be dis 2ii5Xflnnd nrobablv fixed. In view of hi rul for the rmrnose oi naving u full discussion of their respective claims he followino- ticket in part is presented nr the onnsidpration of the people of VA . m w w - he State : For Governor? Hon. Tiios. Settle, fof Rockingham. ; For Lieutenant Governor: Gen. C. H. Brogden, of Wayne. For Congress 1th Congressional District : i' ; (JOL. U. U. 11AKU1S, r . of Wake. Settle is too well known to re- lauire any notice at length. It is suffi- riant to say tnai ne nas iew eyuaw, a"u Hrt the oDinion of the writer no superior for his aire, in point of intellect, mteg- fritv nnd business capacity. As a true tried ReDublican he stands unim fneached, and if elected will bring to Hhe office all the energy and firmness S . A A ' - XI scharactensuc 01 me man in a hisrh decree, the conhdencc 01 our pe pie. j Fourth. He is a man of sterling honesty WWT1 1 1 1 and firmness of purpose. vnen ne nas. satisfied himself of the correctness of a posi-t tion, neither the fears of timid friends, nor the boldness or determined foes can drive him from it. Witness his course last Spring, when the Constitution was assaueu ma lawless manner by a reckless majority in the General Assembly. Neither the appre hensions of his friends, nor the abuse ana threats of the opposition, diverted him from the path of duty. Fifth. He is a gentleman of liberal educa tion, of long experience in the public affairs of the State, and being well versed in tne laws, no fears of mistakes need be entertained. Sixth. He has ever extended a hearty . AA A A 1 welcome to citizens of otlier states, wno come to make their home in our midst, and reenacts the act of March 12th, 1866, so far as it relates to criminal proceed ings.l ' I - r 'I ! An act concerning the jurisdiction of the Rnnerior Courts. In ; all cases where the Superior Court in vacation has jurisdiction, and all the parties unite in the proceedings, they may apply for relief to the Superior Courts in vnpntion or term time at their elec tion. In all cases heretofore acted nnmi in whio.h said court in vacation had jurisdiction, it shall be no objec tion to the order or decree that it was made by the Court in term time. Act concerning the probate of deeds nnd the nrivate examination of married worn pn hfivond the limits of the State ofN.C. ! " I L' ,' Act for the relief of sherifis and tax collectors. All sheriffs and tax conec tors who now are (or have been) hold intr snoh office, are authorized to col lect arrears of taxes for 1869-'70-'71, inflexible firm- That women do not judge charitably of women has seldom been illustrated i Gen. Brogden is eminently qualified with greater pointedness than during ior me posiuuu ui jLutuuuaut "ut tIie present inai ?nr. Wltn an experience mauv jcrtia " . 1 - p in the State Senate, and possessed 01 u ifirm, strong voice, he would maKe an fddmirable presiding officer; and if, by ?ripath or otherwise, the .Executive man chrrnld fAll imon his shoulders, the . . 7.7 i. . v 1 ' . 1 otTiiira nf tne tstate would ue auiy auu honestly admistered. has proved himself the true friend and coun- uncier the rules now inj force for collect ing taxes. Tne autnoriiy nereuy give" for such collection ceases December 41, 1872. f Act to regulate time of holding the municipal election in the town of Fay etteville. Said elections to be held on the first Monday linl May. Present 'UUfcA"" ivrn vor and Commissioners to continue rledge of law and j office until that time.l An net, to incorporate the College 01 Phvsicians and Surgeons of the city 0 Wilmington, N. C. jObject of incor poration is for the purpose 01 promot ing and advancing the science of medi cine and surgery in all the various branches; capital stock not to exceed $100,000. Usual corporate privileges granted. Act to amend the charter of the town of Beaufort, N. C. The tax hereafter to be levied by the Mayor and Com missioners shall not exceed 10 cents on tvioino valuation of real estate, nor 30 cents on the poll; Valuation of rea estate not to exceed that for State and poimtv nurnoses. Mayor and Com missionprs to lew and collect no tax except during the yeiir in which they seller of the newly enfranchised On account of his long and unwavering attachment to Republican principles; uis distinguished services and zeal foi the suc rfiss of the Dartv : his honest and unfalter-t ing devotion to right ; his ness of purpose ; his know the wants of our people; his- sound judg ment ; I consider him eminently qualified for the high office he now fills, and believe, if he is selected as our standard-bearer Iia nYmroaohiner camnaisn. he will lead -r l 0 . to a glorious victory. m us X. of Mrs. Wharton. Those who want to think well of her are not of her own sex. The thought lessness with which refined, intelli gent, good, and, in most of the rela tions of life which call for commisera tion, tender-hearted, women pronounce her .guilty and call down the judgment of hpavpn nnnn her is one of the most - " . j. j I III 1 I 1 V I I I II 1 II f 11 llLl Ak7 V v In Col. a L. Harris we have tnetrue inM nnrr0frpnsive instances of the and tried Republican. In the i times f?natipp of WOmpn's impulses. For one - Rotes of Adverti'sina 1 Ii 1 One square, one time, ; J - - :- f 1.00 - " two tim. ., - - - 1 60. J ,; " - three tiihp?, - ; -: - , . ; 2 00 - A square is the widtli of a column, and 11 inches deep. : . -1 - -7 3- Contract Advertisements taken at proportionately low rates. j Professional Cards not exceeding i square will be published one year for $12. j ; , The Spanish War Cloud. Late reports from Washington indi cate that Senor Roberts, the Span ish minister, ' and Secretery 'Fish, are nhont to part, and that the long friend- . . . . . !1. J A t. , . A.., ,k .1 : r-, ship whicn nas uniieu muse iwu ma tinguished gentlemen is not as touching ns it has been. ' The New York Tribune At Tk-r If 1 1.,nlnrr TT-V1K2 1 I over tne iew xori. vusujjj KnnprmtpnripnL oi ine ivecruiim vPi?ti?ration. It is the most delicious r..fl in Pnntiniie recruiting and ! to doughnut they have tasted for a long t , n recrit3 in New York, 1 time. I ir is a mosE ODuoriuuB hum spoons issue by the Whigs in 1840, and wu kn0wn to our readers that the Sec- he lamentations oi tiie ueiuouraia, retarv 0f the Navy has ordered tne lm correspondent, whose reports are gen erally worthy of attention, says that careful inquiry has disclosed the fact that within the last three days questions . of serious import have arisen between; Senor Roberts and Mr. Fish .which havo led to some sharp words, and are not unlikely to result in the speedy depar ture from the capital of tho Spanish minister. Again, it is significantly given out, upn excellent - authority, that'the Secretary of War, on Saturday, . . . j a Ar-t 1 TiV f !TV teiegrapned io vjrenerui ucu. v. re- nstead of sending them to Vestern stations, iiaa bppn the custom: again, una about the same, over the lunerai ex penses of General Harrison. Such is sues, not to omit ; the charge against General Harrison mai ue sum pvui neighbor men" for debt when Governor of the Northwestern Territory, and the iTiawft of powaraice against viencitti o - -- . . . , i - mediate preparation for active service, of the monitors at League Island, as well as of various other vessels pf war which have long been lying idle. ' I These facts taken together and in pption with the other very impor tant one, that the present Cabinet at Cass for that he broke his sword when Madrid k virulently hostile tothoUni ordered by huh to surreuuer ii w mu t states, and has expressed itsnosiii itv bV recalling Senor Roberts, who has been on the most cordial and friendly- Brififih nlre us think more of thepeo .... . ! . 11. . nio than of some politicians, ior me .J AJ - V-- A ' ,l IfCXJl KJ AA, iilW " v " v a- . . . -i -i if lnflnnnnorl I ... . . a .1 n people are seiuom, n evu, muwivw terms with our government, uuu. uum- in that way. . . . Mr. Greeleyj wrno is a couspiuuuua -itnDM nnri no riOUbt a trUUllUl one, seems to be mostly concerned about the inating his successor, may : reasonably give rise to anticipations that Mr. Fish's passive policy, which seemed so amicable toward Spain, is likely to bp I QTT1UHIMIH III VV II II L 1 ILL1 k.A tk A tJ A IkV . r W -C patronage of the custom iiou&e. disturbe(j by the President, who douDt feels that it.is used against himself and legg thinka we have cringed, and sub friends. It is natural that the appointees mitted too long to Spanish insolence, oi tne Auiumisuauuii "Y". , r ? arrogance and injusuce. the Administration, and it is also to be expected that they will be in Mr. Gree ley's w-ay just in proportion as he is opposed to the Administration. If the philosopher iooks ior auymmg this t?unfriendly World" he will find himself mistaken. We do not cnarge We nre not of those who believe that war with Spain is necessary in order to compel that Power to appreciate our rights, and the rights of humanity,; in the premises. Spain's career in Cuba ha3 been an infamous one, shaming all lonra human nnd divine. This country Mr. Greeley with gross dereliction as a haye nothing to ask of Spain that party man, nor do we doubt his attach- the latter with absolute propne- ment in his own peculiar way, to lie- t grant. The persons and property of v.i : nnnninlos hnt. we Will VOn- " i ? W ndanHul Wm hrm PUUlUJtvii ix iLiii'ALi j " - - . OUT C1UZKUS UiUSl ucnoouivu iivmu.. . . i - . XI A. -L ti II onOOfll. I -- - j 1 . , 4- f.ii-o the assertion that he could speedi ly change the disposition of the custom house and other Federal officials to ward himself by a cordial and generous support of the Administration. JVir. Greeley is mistaKenii uouuuiairauittn h's numerous friends in all sections of tho ponntrv do not expect and desire that he should thus support the Admin istration. in Cuba, as elsewhere. Butchery must cease oh that island, and war must be carried on there in accordance with In ternational usage. Above all, our ships must be free to go and come, without let or hindrance from Spanish cruisers, and our flag must be respected, no mat ter where it waves. .. . These are matters that tho United stntes have never iaiied to eniorcu i noes the great merchant, Mr. .Stewart, to Mr. Senator j Howe : I can't see whv you, Mr. Senator, ask me such a number of questions. I am not well, and have my business to atteud to ; but 1 sav this that the present system of general i -i ; Antfo nrn rin mprcnanls. uuuaA" " " steamship line The gist of this " general order "bus- n(rl,inst. the strongest and most power- ess is to be found in the curt reply pi -, nations; and they will not suffer them to go by default when such an in significant Power at that of Spain is the aggressor. Indeed, the govern ment could not do it without losing the respect of other countries. - War may be avoided in two ways; one of these has been tried by Mr. Fish, and is known as the passive.Ipolicy. So far It has been a gigantic failure, Spain mis taking our quiescence under wrong as cowardice, as a weak bully would be apt to do. The other way is to show by decisive words, backed up by deci sive means, that all proper rights win be jealously and sternly guarded.!! this latter plan had been i tried first there would be no rumors of war now. As for Spain, it is exactly in the con dition of the young spendthrift De Tfjmnrnt who. being advised to pay xocnviont twipe about this system, and i,;s dohts. renlied that he would if any- the attempt is made by the Democratic body would lend him the money. Spain press to Connect tne jresiueut, ubuwui is a spendtnnit, DanKxupi in uiauiwia, Porter, and 1 others, with; this alleged m0ney and credit. It would probably enOUgn, OWlU W uuz WBanu order business is t f,tVT l-iolioi-o that everv al order business of its own." This would assist the merchants very ! much. : The present monopoly is a nuisance, and injurious, to all merchants. You all know that it is of beneht to Con cress that the merchants of New ork should i have every convenience, and we must have it, sooner or later. Let all the different steamship lines Lave a general or der business of their own, and all these in vestigations may be then dispensed with. It ii the system, not the abuse of it, to which Mr. Stewart objects. nnt it. seems Mr. Stewart told the question. And j if they are not ther will surely appreciate the conciliatory views and disposition of those Repub lieans who voted for the bill on Thursl day. so as to give them another ojjpor-i j Republican party. H tUnitV OI TOHipromiac. a-kj jj.r.jivii- a large nituomj w " man's dhi, as pnmeu m few days since.be offered asja substitute for the pending bill on its third head ing, and let all parties and individuals ,nt rwf it no n. fair and honorable pa- sis of compromise. Tlie Richmond Enquirer recently an nounced that "a builder of of this city, who has been inconvenienced for the last eight or ten days by the weather in the erection of a house which he has contracted for, yesterday telegraphed to the -went her Riirenn at Washington to know if the fine weather then exist- The Republicans will no doubt reciin -.1 .. tf A J 1 SWV? 1 (ITIftfl the week, and was answered Yes : go as far as possible, ahead.' The gentleman has so much faith in his information that he has made preparations to re-commence his work to-day." A better feeling seems to prevail; among the politicians in the Peijnsyl-I vania Legislature than for many jtears.' The tie in the Senate was not allowed in Holav bUSineSS. AX1C wcuiuuoiq W ooTeed not to embarrass tne o tion. and in order to elect a Spakeri oti. "RiiPtnlpw. a life-long Demo; a4- for a Republican. Mr, James S. Rutan was maoe topeaxe-rj hit-tr wl men's souls." he stood hks I a wall of fire in Rutherford, and baffled tho oohorts or treason in meir euueav- nr to dpstrov the government. If the writer is not mistaken. Col. H. was among the first of our public men to indorse the provisions of the Howard !Amondmpn t and the subsequent acts nf Gongress: and his influence in Ruth rfnrd and other Western counties tei Idpd preatlv to the success of the party in 1S68. There is another consideration which should strongly recommend Col. Harris to the people composing the ie was elected oy fill an' important office created bv the new Constitution. This office was filled by him with abil ity up to the time of the meeting of the present ku klux Legislature, when, finding that they could not constitu tionally entirely deprive him of the position to which the voice of his fel low citizens had called him, they so rrinnlcd his operations as to render hie to nronerlv discharge his duties. This was an act of vindictive meanness, aimed at Col. Harris for his devotion to principle and ; popular rip-hts. Such men. and such men only. fhould receive the support of true Re publicans. Jttoreanon. This, and the failure to mase v"T Logan impeachment a party quption; in our Legislature, must be regarded as among the (favorable signs of the imOQ TCow let the members !go to Quere If Republicans, who. in work and complete the practical iegis 1868, supported equality before the law, lation already commenced in tne same IrrPSnmlvo nf Mna nnln nrmrlniia cni.it A rH OsnPCIflllV let UieiU UIS condition, were "scalawags" andumean card party in considering the Constitu White men," what are Democrats now tional Amendment and publiq oeoi who support the same thing ! I questions ininstice of women's impulse man who undenaKes xo ueieim auid. Wharton ten members of her own sex will denounce her and this without having even followed the testimony with care or having arrived at any mmg that deserves to be called an intelligent opinion. We are not now undertak- ing a deiense oi xurs. v uarwu, w op ting our conviction of her innocence or guilt. We are simply mentioning, with emphasis, tne sau iact mat mat most wretched lady's bitterest denoun cers are found among those who know what it is to be wives and mothers. i Mrs. Wharton is innocent, she is still wretched, and the future holds out lit tle or no promise of happiness. How ever chaste a woman's life may have been and Mrs. Wharton's appears to have been absolutely without a stain in this respect is it nothing to have all tne secret ami siicrevi umiuiuco uuv.o domestic career wrenched open to tne bold of the rude world? Is it nothing to have had one's constitutional weak nesses and faults wrapped up in the unflinching light of court-room evi dence, with the jeers and scandal of a vulgar audience beating down upon them ? If Mrs. Wharton is guilty, she is infinitely more-wretched ; but, since hold office. Town contracts to be ie out to the lowest bidder. A ct. to nmpnd an act to be entitled an act to incorporate the Asheville and Virginia Railroad j company, being chapter 272, laws of 1870-'71. Said Railroad company shall have the right to extend their line from the Western terminus at Asheville to ! any point within Cherokee county on the Geor gia line said extension to be known as the Dalton and Morganton Railroad company; capital stock of said Dalton and Morganton Railroad company shall not exceed $8,000,000 in shares of $100 each.l I : : i -- j Act. tn amend "chanter 29. laws! of 1870-'71, entitled an act to authorize the construction of a turnpike road from Malone and Wilson's store,! m McDowell county, to -Flat Creek,f in Buncombe county. Extends the Swan annoa Gap Turnpike and from Wilson's swindle, i There is not a scinuiia oi proof against these functionaries. It is all suspicion and inference and hearsay. Tf true of course it will come out. If not true and what honest, intelligent person believes it? what reparation can these libelers make ? If they take it back and apologize the apology wTill be worthless, coming irum uui It is one of i the worst features of the partisan press that it stickles at noth ing, and spares no one to advance its party interests. Such charges of cor ruption, preferred against the President of the United States, known to be false when they are preferred, are disgrace ful pvpn to a partisan press, and are calculated to lower the character of the olicy, to venture upon a war with us, store, in McDowell to Crockford and Ma Buncombe county, toll to be collected. Resolution to pay county, eastward one's first cabin in and prescribes the certain witnesses Civis. in the late imDeachment trial of Wm W. Holden. Authorizes and directs the public treasurer to pay to certain witnesses in the above trial the amounts due them for their attendance tnereon.j Resolution in regard to public print ing. fTho hnve resolution makes the the wretchedness in the case is the com- appointment of a joint committee of AT , , , For the Carolina Era. If. up to within a few months since, the reconstruction acts of Congress were "unconstitutional, revolutionary and vol d as the Democrats said they were, rare they any the less so now? ' And, if of sympathy to utter, beyond those which apply to mysterious and unhap py humanity as a wnoie. vvxiat we plead for what we urge upon eveiy woman who pretends to possess an iota of reason and feeling is that she will snsnenrl hpr lude-ment until such facts they are 'Unauthorized assumptions of shaTl be brought to light as shall un- questionably settle tne judgment man must be passed upon Mrs. Wharton by Y. Standard. 9 t A m m nnwpr." wnv do tne imwraia, m making their new departure, support them ?" If they were honest in oppos ing them at that time, are they honest in supporting them now? What rea- thev assign for thinking differ entlv now. from what they did then? If they were acting from selfish motives at that time, who knows but they are doini-the same thing now? Will the " o - , " t v. na m.w P.u inost place to hold the nominating Conven answer uicsc nuonuuo . fnseion is etod for the soul." I tion. Q three on the part of the House and two tho nart of the Senate, who shall in conjunction with the auditor of the State have the accounts of the public his! written contract made up in-foil, using for the method of competing what is known as ; the Raid Committee are allowed the services of three impartial practi cal TiHnters. one to be selected by the committee, one by the auditor, and one evprv intelligent and candid mind. JV. k,t hf contractor, anv two of whom IT- Cfd 7 I .W 1 aZaA nonnnnf ltnflOf TriA National Convention. The Re publican National Committee have fixed on the first Wednesday in June, as the day. ano jrmiaueipmj i maw m!iV( nn said account supervision of the committee and aud itor; said committee to report the J. X- ik ITnnoa 1 proceeuinga iu mo xa.v"j j ; Resolution in favor of W. E. Pierc; shpritr of Vane v count v. f Allows sai Rheriff until January 1st, 1872, to col ipet. and KPttle with the public Treas urer.j ! country in tne eyes oi luiusu u" petent men will be called to res Of course there is corruption in New ,unoQ without regard to L York. JNO one denies or excuses it. n r4 is so unoer an auuuuistuvuuuo. " seems to be a part of the very atmos phere of New York. NY e are surpris ed that there is not more of it. Cleanse one part of the "Augean stables," ano . ... I 1 A t A ill A forthwith another pare awana, me utrwho would lend such a Power the money? We do not fear war if tho govern ment takes a decided stand in this Spanish business, but we may drift in to one if we continue to invito Spain's barbarism, aggressions and insults. Philadelphia inquirer. .V : ' , The plan of Civil Service Reform pre- sented by Mr. Curtis and his fellow commissioners receives considerable criticism, as being a half-way measure. The provisions which it makes for ap pointments to office are believed to be thorough, and will. doubtless prove ef fective if faithfully carried out. , . om- ponsinie political hacking" or personal favoritism, inis is certainly well so 4far as it goes.' But it is urged very justly, by men of ex perience too, that it falls lamentably short of the full requirements pf' the case. ; The tenure of office needs to Ikj regulated with even closer strictness ; broom and the fumigator. we are ior a system of appointment, however any and every measure that can be con- Q(1 . be rendered an utter failure ceived in reason to expose and put an p . the unlicensed power of dismissal. end to corruptions, whether in . wcw TfnHI nmro.holding Is placed on the York or elsewhere. Mere abuse oi tnem firm bagia of industry, efficiency, and and of the authorities - will not put an pehavior the worstof tho preval end to them. If the Democratic press nt eyils of tho ci vt scrv jce ! w)ll con would sustain the Administration in tinue with scarcely perceptible dimin its efforts for reform with as much" zeal ution Every bad motive which now as it exhibits in assailing it, no matter hg influence in the matter, will have what it does or omits io uo, u wuum sufficient scope then to vitiatq mo wnoit evince a spirit of unselfish patriotism neme of reforra in a short timeaf- which would be ot oenent to tne coun-1 will be in tho same Wrctched state try. Washington Clironicle. Titk New York Herald estimates that in the event of a war with Spain, which now seems to threaten, there would, within sixty days after its de claration; be nity tnousanu American volunteers on the Island of Cuba, and thrft Spain would be expelled by them t mi- . 1J ill 4. t . never to return. ma wouiu seine me Hnban ouestion: but in the meantime, says The Herald, outside of the island, on tne nign seas aiiu. aionir our owu as before the corrective agitation, and the people will loseall faith In the feasibility of improvement; f What is needful is a competent and honest com mittee to inquire into and Judge of all causes of removal. 'Then not only tho integrity but the efficiency of employ ees would be elevated to a higher level and permanently insured. Kew-JIaven j-tegisizr. i , , ; ( j H !Mrv Henry . Bergh is out in a strong of nip-eon. matches, lit is coasts, to our trading vessels, and to our a paitry and unmanly amusement, and ships-of-war the Spanish (British built) has n0 analogy to the pursuit of 'game iron clads might do us a considerable hv the true sportsman. Incident to It amount of mischief. Hence, while the are many brutal practices, such as. put- President is doing all he can . do, with the means at .his command, to. meet Spain at war upon the sea, if called to this alternative, it becomes the duty of Congress to give our brave sailors, the best in the world. ' the ships and the ting out the eyes of the birds, breaking their legs, and other : devices to make their fl?ght slow and keen them longer Within range." Many of thej birds are mianrihiv maimed and left to perish. There is so strong a. feeling against mms needed to put them on something those matches in England that tho par like equal terms with the enemy, with, tici nation of the Prince of Wales .in one all his modern improvements." Prac tically, we have no navy, and are not able to protect ourselves pri the sea in the event of sudden wrar.' .The sum to tal of the American navy is only forty nine armed vessels, and many of these are engaged in the promotion of our commercial interests abroad. 1 of them was strongly censured by the press.-' ;- r-" - ' .'liv''v-:- f The very latest intelligence from j Madrid indicates that the war cloud between Spain and the I United States j has about blown over j and that no fur ther apprehensions need be felt. . . , i i i v,.
The Era (Raleigh, N.C.)
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