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Mas. A. J. 1H.MHAY. Editor and Proprietor .A-JournaUbr tho eonk- Ull IJevoted to the Interests of ITumnnlly. Independent in Politics and 'Religion. Mlve to all Live Issues and TUoreujfli'ly Radical In Oppoln? and Kxponr tl Wrd3fet oltheMasaes. '" Com-spondents wrltlns over inmeil sfcftf J" tures must make known their name ttrtBe Editor, or no attention will he sl-wl'to'tHWr communications. . -t A Country Nelmol. ? Trrtty and pale and tired, "' She sit in Iter stiff-backed chair, . i- While the blazlmr summer ran Shines In on ln-r soft brown hair; And the Huh- brook without That she hears throngh the open door, - OFFIOE-Cor.TIiIi-il null Wiwlilnston St One yew $ CO - I 7S 1 00 MI RMMMtW. Three mMln.- ADVERTISEMENTS Insert ed oa Reasonable TOLTOIE IT- 1? OTtTIj AJTD , OBEGOIS, ITKEDAY, .TXJTS'E T, l!-r Terms. I tm .U:;ilV r- !Vtr the New Northwest.! To Friend. w Wni0iir'iheia near,? . " j Ami one nr tliem far. And each of them dear. 'While of these two friend , A the- now and X, Wlitch one l dearest Imiuw may know. One walk In beauty of color and form, WUka step like inutlc beside mine own, Ami my heart beats quick nnU my pulses blent token or hersCTtfit tori. ... m . . And mme lo Bona of another land, Of (mt endeavor and iioble atrlfe. Wit the -land of the leal" lying dote ImhhI, i ...l j And the starry mwth of an end la life. HinserMMl ftonrMi t ran sweet ! The mindl music drop faint ami far. Like a diatant Mrahvfrum the golden ntFet-4, or the aplendor of fnlllm star. NodieordJar In her happy strain; .sweet thoaxhta dteitot, but live alway; N'l!lf WrttBB, or daadljtpala, Ihit life and lore in an endless day. O slater, friend o pore, ao true Let thy Rwcel none with me abide; Uuide me the weary journey through, Till Heaven ahull bring an sklc by kle. And thou, awcet Mend, whoxe hand I preis, Who voice ao tills and thrill my heart. Long mmy Iby loving friendship Mes, Ere envtonx fair shall bid u part. May, liTi. t . . S0N0EA HEWITT. X Mas. HtWIB WITHER IU.U Btttensl, according to the AelofConrress.ln t lie year 1ST, Xrs,&aalWltberell,ln the Of fice oft he Librarian of Omar era at 'Washington CIV.J CHAPTER VI. THE l'AKTY. Samp,", according to orders received the night previous, had saddled Jetty and Beppo, Harry's fine sorrel, and had them standing before the door awaiting their riders just as the golden sun made Ids apppearance above the tops of the surrounding hills. After seeing Blanche safely restored to her grandparents, So nora had promised her she would ride over bright and early to see how she . felt after so unexpected a bath. Clar ence had offered to accompany her, which she accepted with pleasure, for she thought she should then have an opportunity of knowing exactly the state of his heart with reference to Blanohe and it was better to-know -at once than to remain in anxiety. "Good morning', Sonora," was the first greeting, as she met Clarence on the stoop, all ready for his ride. Lovely indeed she looked as she stood j upon the steps ready to mouut, with her little silver-mounted whip in one hand, while with the other she held up the skirt of her elegant riding habit, dis playing the neat little gaiter. The sun, as it shone upon the dark green cloth and coquettish little velvet cap, formed a striking contrast to her fair, open countenance and rich brown curls, hanging around her siiouldrs like a mantle. "Good morning. You see I am wait ing, like a dutiful knight," said Clar ence, as he assisted her upon her horse. Then, mounting his own, the two start ed off iu a graceful canter. Thoy met old Mrs. Marsh at the door, hanging out Blanche's pet canary to en joy the morning air. She informed them that her granddaughter was quite well.with the exception of a cold, which she had taken the previous night "But come into the house and take breakfast with us," and the dear old lady led the way, while the two fol lowed. "We will come in a few moments," said Sonora; "and I will leave you, grandma, to entertain Mr. Pierpont, while I run up stairs to see Blanche and Grade. Wo have promised to ictuni to breakfast." "Very well, though I have almost forgotten how to entertain young gen tlomen. However, I will soon learn," said the old lady, smiling as she took oft her spectacles, and beating herself in the old-fashioned ettsy chair, added, "Gracic uas a severe lieauacne, ana has not yet 1 sire, she gave her hand to Charles Pier arisen." ' ,mnt. ..,..1 Claronce tltought, as he looked upon I j her, that he hud never seen a finer Sec' inien of old age in his life than Mrs. Marsh, and he thought about right, our readers would say, had they seen her. Her full, matronly form was 'arrayed iu a morning ilress 01 brown ana wnite gingiiam, over wnion was tieu a nanu- some black silk apron. A piece of bob! net lace was folded neatly about her throat, and crossing upon her bosom, was tucked beneath the waist of her dress and fastened by the tiniest little pearl broach, the gift of by-gone days. Her silver locks were combed neatly upon her forehead and covered by one of the prettiest caps, whose snowy ribbons scarcely rivaled her own fair skin. wonder that Blanche loved her dear grandma. "Come out upon the piazza," said the old lady "and examine the llowcrs. A.ou will find some very nte onc3. They are Blanche's pride, dear child!" and she sighed as she spoke. "They are elegant indeed," said Clar ence, as he looked upon a magnificent carnation, just bursting into bloom "What would this earth be were it de void 01 iioworsv" "JJrcary enough," said Mrs. Marsh. as she broke a lovely moss-bud from Its atonij aud handing it to him, said, "I never soaa bud of this kind butit brings 10 minti my own youthful days. A gen tluman whom I met at a party once handed me a hud, saying at the tamo time, Till this bud fades will my friendship for you never decay.' I took it, placing it in my hair, and thought no more about it until I began prepar ing for bed. I took it ;opt and found it tobe artificial! I have preserved it ever since, nearly forty years." "Well, that -was rather romantic," said Clarence, placing the beautiful bud within the button hole of his vest. "Have you ever met tne gentleman Mncc ?" "Never, though I have heard lie mar ried and resided in Georgia." "Which lie certainly does," said Clar ence, "and is at present living. I have heard him relate the incident a number of times to his wife, and laughingly womlcrif Ida Glare was still living. The identical gentleman is my uncle, and I may say my father, for I lost my own when a child." "Then he was your mother's brother, for his name is "Warren AVinship." Precisely so, dear madam. That is my uncle's name." "Do I, then, indeed behold the child of my long lost friend, Cora AVinship?" and placing her hand upon the arm. of Clarence, the old lady eyed him from head to foot, till finally, not able to con trol her feelings as the remembrance of old times came back, she seated herself and wept. Clarence, not willing to intrude upon her feelings, wandered around the gar den to await Sonora's return. In a few moments ho turned, upon hearing the voice of Blanche. "What! Grandmother in tears! Look out, Mr. Pierpont, you are a dangerous fellow," said Blanche, with more mean ing than one, as she turned to inquire the cause. "I verily believe you have been making love to grandma. I shall acquaint grandpa as soon as I sco him," and sitting down beside her, inquired the cause of her tears. "Do not be so trifling, Blanche," said ' (i... i.i.. iisit i.:t.i.n I will tell you a little story," continued she, looking at Clarence, "and then you will know why I wept." "About fifty-five years ago I was just the age of Sonora. Cora Winship and I had been friends from childhood with out ever having a word or feeling to mar that friendship till she was seven teen, one year older than myself. It was a bright, sunny afternoon in the fall of thayear that we walked out together to have a good long interview, preparatory to my leaving for boarding school in a distant city the following day. I shall never forget it the bitter feelings which stirred my bosom as we sat together un der the old oak tree at the foot of my father's garden. Sho had long had a lover, Walter Mount, aud this day she told me all how dear lie was to her, how he had bued for and won her love, and how happy she should be when, at the close of another year, he would re turn and claim her as'his bride. Walter Mount had long been the idol of my heart, though lie had never given me the least reason to think that he thought any more of inc than a friend. But I determined to win him from Cora, and so I did. He was in business at tho same city in which I attended school, and Cora, unsuspecting girl, gave me a letter to give him. After opening it and rnrtflitirr if T ciihct I ti tiwl nitrtflinr In Sfa t.. oll! Mm who l.n.l iwcrul in lm-n him. and would soon be another's. Did I win him by this means? 2Cb, but I won his hatred for a while. At first he could not bear to sec her friend, but at last became a little more reconciled to his sad disappointment, and called on me, giving me all those little keepsakes which she had given him to return to her all but her picture; this he said lie could not part with until death. Cora received them in silence, aud from that day never mentioned his name; but a gloom had settled upon hcryouug heart. Six months later, at her mother's de- ' " - " ""ltM bitter tears over the grave of my dearest and earliest friend. AValtcr lived just six months Ions and then died of a broken heart. He was buried with hor picture upon his breast and her love j within his soul, and no doubt in heaven their spirits commingle. This, Clarence, (for so I must call hor child), is the his tory of your mother's life. And girls," said the old lady, wiping her eyes, "take warning by me, and be true to one anotner." Sonora could not refrain from shed ding tears as Mrs. Marsh finislred. The circumstance seemed peculiar, and called forth thoughts which she tried iu vain to banish. Blancho stooped to examine a choice rose, while a haughty smile curled her beautiful lips. Turning, she asked: "Grandma, how came you to find out that Mr. Pierpont was in any way con nected with your former life?" "Merely by accident," she replied, and she related the incident of the rose bud. "Strange things occur fn this world," remarked Sonora, and winding her arm around Blanche's neck, said, "Let us be mends forever." "Forever! If we are not, it willjbo no fault of yours; but they soy, What is allotted cannot be blotted.'" f-ald Blanche, and putting her arm around Sonora's waist, the two friends, destined to be rivals, stood looking at each other. Grandma walked into the houe, leav ing the young people alone. At last Sonora, turning to Clarence, said: "I think wo had better bo going. Breakfast will be waiting, I fear." "I think so myself," replied ho. Then, looking at Blanche, Bald, '1 am very glad to find you in such good Bpirits this morning. I was fearfal your fright might produce sickness." "Thank you," sho Joplied, "for taking so much interest in my welfare. My heartfelt thanks are due to you, Mr. Pierpont, for the preservation of my life; and" "bay no more, Miss Levere. It was no more than my duty, nor more tlian any other gentleman would havo ilono. I am only happy to see you safe and woll beneath the roof of thoso who fondly love you. This is recompense enough," and offering Sonora his arm, turned to depart. "I shall expect you carl y on Thursday morning next to complete arrange ments, and so on ; so do not disappoint me, dear Sonora," said Blanche. "I shall be here if my life Is spared," was the reply; "so good-bye till trjen." Hastening down tho walk, Clarence and Sonora were soon upon their horses once more. "What a handsome couple," muttered Blanche to herself. "Strange that I never heard the name of Pierpont be fore, when it was so Intimately connect ed with grandma. lie loves her, no doubt. How sweetly he said, 'I was fearful your fright might produce sick ness.' Ho takes a little interest in me, anyway, or lie would not como over to inquire about me. I'll win him! Yes, I will! I guess I take after my grand mother;" and laughing a low laugh, she added, "My toilet shall bo without fault on Thursday, and then sec what Blancho cau do. Ah, my friend, I pity you, but 'love must go where it is- sent,' " and humming a lively air, she ran in to her breakfast, which was waiting. As Clarence aud Sonora rode along slowly, side by side, the former re marked: "What a lumdsomo girl your friend is, Sonora. If she only had the disposi tion which characterizes ono whom I Hope ono day to call my own, she might be said to be almost perfect; but, on tho contrary, I think her vain and trifling. Sho lacks that 'one thing needful' hor hcart 1,as ncver becn regenerated by tho all-saving grace of God. Would that you could exert some of your gentle in fluence upon her, my dear one, aud bring her to the foot of the cross." "I fear I would prove inadequate to the task," answered Sonora. "Though my heart is often willing, still the flesh is weak, aud when I undertake to con vince her of the follies of this world, and point out to her the glory in anticipa tion of thoso who serve the Lord, her arguments always over-balance mine, and -she generally hushes me with, 'O, do not speak of such doleful subjects. Tliero is plenty of time.' Perhaps if you should talk to her it might make an im pression." And would you not feel a little hurt' sl,.?"I,dI,'!!Ve,!in,y Private conversation witli her?" asked Clarence, as he looked 1 Sonora full in the face. Iu an instant tho blood rushed to her ! brow, as she answered, "Not a 9UJ!t BS that, Mr. Pierpont ! 'I10 intcrc?t f the sou! R suhi Bt times to be freely spoken upon, and to J whom one pleases, providing they know I it is agreeable and right." "Pardon me, dear Sonora, if I have offended you. I meant nothing. I asked you purposely, because I thought you felt rather sensitive last evening when I unintentionally payed a little more attention to Miss Levere than eti quette called for. I mcaut nothing, I assure you, for, though I admire your friend's brilliant beauty aud ready Vit, still 1 would not exchange them for the noble, pure aud Christian heart of you, my darling oue. One look from your gentle eyo is wortlt more to me than a thousand glances from tho flashing black ones of Blanche Levere," ami he I Passed her hand with n lover's grasp, 513 "c llt!lPed her to dismount at her own ' ,0O Sonora said nothing, but gave him a smile which spoke more than words, as lllA linUrmrul 4n . A vmrmuimmwVnntaB good news to communicate pres- Thursday evening had at length ar rived, and proved all that Blanche hnd hoped for. Tho moon, in her last quar ter, shone full upon the massivo pillars of the homestead, making it look and indeed, surrounded, as it was, witli ele gaut hhrubbery aud treea of nearly a century's growth. Lights shone from every window, and music resounded through the large, old-fashioned parlors and halls, making the walls echo with its merry peal. In Blanche's little dressing room stood Gracie, arranging a delicate wreath of cypress in her cousin's hair. "There!" said fihe, as site finished. "Look at yourself, Coz, and see if you don't think you'll ensnare the heart of some merry bachelor fo-night, 'AVhoso hearth is bright, but lonely,' and sues for a gentle wife." "O, nonsense, Gracie. I think you had better apply that to yourself, for I am anything but gentle," and standing before bcx.mIrrorfiihejSun"eycd herself from head to foot., The scarletrcypraSs, intermingled with her glossy black curls, andlier delicate robo of rose-colored crape, displaying a neck and arni3 without fault indeed, made her brilliantly beautiful. She wore no ornament, sa'o a small chain around her neck, to which Vaa suspend ed a mlnialuro llkeriess of her parents, and upon hor finger a single diamond ring. "2sow, Grade, let nic fix this camelia iu your hair," said' Blanche. "You ought to havo worn pink to-night," added 6he, as she smoothed down the rich folds of hluo silk; "you look so pale and spiritual." "Oh, I shall get along very well," re plied she. "I never oxpect to create much of & sensation in the world," and taking her cousin's arm, they descended to the parlor. Carriage after carriage rolled up to Mrs. Marsli's door, and yet tho Hewitts had not come. Blancho had begun to think they were not coming, when at last they were announced. "Now," said Blanche to herself, "I must prepare my heart to act, for have him I will, or none other; and I am sure it is no worse for Sonora tri suffer than it is for mo!" and forcinir back her bet ter feelings, she nrose to meet her guests. Harrj" was the first to greet her and wish her many a returning birthday as fair and bright as this. Next came the Colouel and his lady, the rustling of whoso rich maize moire was heard ere tho lady herself was seen; and following behind came Sonora, leaning on the arm of Clarence. Blanche did the part of hostess like one well accustomed to it, and saluted them cordially, thanking them for their kind wishes aud so on, as sho led them to a seat. as teonora entered all eyes were turned upon her. Her dross of Indian muslin was looped oil the shoulders witli a delicate moss-bud of the same hue as her dress. Another bud, min gled with a few leaves of tho rose geran ium, looped back her curls on ono side, while the other fell in graceful profu sion around her lovely face. A string of pearls, clasped round her throat and arms, was all the jewelry she wore. Her dress, though simple? was rich, and called forth the admiration of all pres ent, and "how lovely!" "how beauti full" might have been heard from more than one as they gazed upon her. Clarence, who newr danced, not that ho thought it a sin, but for the sake of example, handed Sonora to her brother as the music struck up for the first quadrille. Blanche, bein obliged to wait upon i her guests, who wero continually com ing, could not dance tho first set. See ing Clarcuco looking over some engrav ings upon a side table, she walked over and took a scat beside him. "Why are you not dancing, Miss Lc vorof Havo you not sufficiently recov ered from the effects of your cold water plunge?" asked he as she seated herself. "Oh, I ncver was In better spirils iu my life," gaily replied she. I want all my guests to enjoy themselves. This I wm a(Iortl ,nc p,easHre c,10U;h. Arc JrOH fond of the works of art?" asked HllO, US HIIU U IOW I . . . a 1 . r choice pictures jueuioiier.froril ft portfolio and handed them to upon surb Wm you wiU fmd t,Jcm intcrcstin!;i.. it. rdeem , IIlrn:n., oiin i,im. sim u-nikmi and turning, she left him, as she walked toward the door to receive a gentleman, who stood loaning against it. "Good evening, Mr. Mcintosh. I am happy indeed to sec you. I was not awaro you was in Bridgeport," said she, as she extended her hand. "Good evening, Miss Ixsverc. Ton my word, I am delighted at seeing you looking more charming than ever. I did not know until I arrived at the door that you were engaged with company," and stroking his elegaut mustache, ho Added, "I should have immediately re tired, but could not do so, as your grand father insisted upon me remaining. So, am I pardouablo for, perhaps, my un- ; welcome intrusion?" and he looked at hor with a look as soft and melting as if ho would have fallen at her feet and sited for mercy. "Pardonable!" exclaimed Blanche. "Why, nothing gives me greater pleas ure than to count you among the enter tained this evening, and besides, I have tunjl lllll-H 1 Urtv all U'milulllL. "All, indeed! Ton my word, I am very fortunate! But," raising his quiz zing glass to his eye,"who is that young lady dressed in white, with curls, sitting beside the one in blue?" "That is Miss Hewitt, aud the other Is my cousin, Gracie Marsh. I will in troduce you, for it is about the former I with to speak," and leading the way, liiancho formally introduced Norman Mcintosh to Sonora and Gracic, telling him he must excuse her, as she saw other new-comers, and must wait upon them. "O, certainly, Miss Levere. I cannot expect lo monopolize you altogether " ana turning to tlie girls, was soon en gaged in conversation upon indifferent subjects. Mrs. Hewitt, who was laughing and talking with a group of ladies and gen tlemen, suddenly turned toward her husband, saying: "Does not thai gentleman speaking to Sonora look very' much like the one who so kindly assisted us the morning our horses became frightened and ran awav?" "He certainly does," replied the Colo nel. "I thought so when he first entered the room. Perhaps Sonora is already acquainted witli his arlMocrulir name," and he gave her a peculiar smile, say ing, "I will go and see." Mr. Mcintosh at once recognized the Colonel, much to Sonora's astoni.-hment at first, but hor father soon informed her that ho was the gentleman of whom she had heard her mother speak. She thereupon treated him more as a friend, and taking his offered arm, proceeded with him to speak to her mother. Mrs. Hewitt was delighted beyond measure at meeting.him once moretand more so to think her daughter had al ready formed ids acquaintance, and seemed pleased so fur. Now, thought she, she will get over her love of Clar ence, for this gentleman is so much more captivating.' (To be mntinued.) From the New York Tribune, Slay 11th. The National "Woman Suffrage Associa tion. AS AG(SHKSIVK CAMPAIGN TIIBKATESCn A WOMAN SCFl-KAliB I'UVTKOUM. The Natidtmi-WoTntf rSuffragc Asso ciation opened its annual convention iu Steinway Hall yesterday morning, Mrs. H. B. Stanton presiding. Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker stated that thcConvon- tion was called to nominate candidates for the Presidency, but that Mr. Stein way, the owner of the hall, had refused to allow any political Humiliations to be made there. In opining the Conven tion .nrs. Mamon sani: "We are not here to-day to rehearse old arguments for woman suffrage, which we have advocated for the last 25 years, but to inaugurate a new political party. It is not probable that during this Con vention wc shall nominate candidates. But we propose to take the initiatory steps for a Convention of new forces, such as we have ncver had before. The poli ticians who are afraid that our support will not be given tliem say that our causo is so holy, and should be kept so high in the clouds that we could never see our Hugs. Applause. But now wo propose to descend to tiie political busi ness of life. To-day we arc combined with the Liberal itefornu'rs, with the Prohibitionists, and the-Iutcrimtional-ists with all ulases of men who will help to roll back the constitutional doors that wo niay enter and enjoy the rights that belong to every free citizen of the United States. Applause. We claim, under the lui tceutli and Fifteenth Amendments, that wo are citizens of the United Slates to-day, and we have as good a right to go to the polls as any man, blade or wnite, lettered or unlet tered, washed or unwashed, and we do not propose any longer to petition na tional legislators for the right. We in tend to go to the polls, register our names, and if our votes are refused, we will contest It iu the Supreme Court of the United Siates. We arc to consider the nlatform of a newimrtv to-dav. We condemn the platform of the Uepubli- j cans, which amounts to nothing but a series or platitudes. Hie lollowmg platform or Hie Conven tion, which was reirarded by some as a clever pa rod v of the Cincinnati plat form, was read by Mrs. Isabella Beecher Hooker: AVe women citizens in the United States, in JCatiottal Convention assem bled at Xew York, proclaim the follow ing principles as assontial to just gov ernment: 1. AVe recognize thocquality of all be fore the law, and-hold that it is the duty of Government in its dealings witli the people to mete out equal ana exact jus tice to all, of whatever nativity, nice, coloi, sex or persuasion, religious or po litical. 2. AVe pledge ourselves to maintain j the union of the States, and to oppose ! any re-opening of the questions settled by the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fif teenth Amendments of the Constitu tion, which have emancipated and en franchised tlie Mavcs and the women of tho nation. 3. AVe demand the immediate and ab solute removal of all disabilities now imposed on rebels and women, believ ing tliat universal surt'rageaiid universal amnesty will result in complete purifi cation iu the family, aud in all sections of the country. 4. AVe demand for tiie individual the largest liberty consistent with the public order, for the Stale, tclf-government, and for the nation adherence to the methods of peace, and the constitutional limitations of power. o. AVe demand a thorough civil ser vice reform as one of the pressing neces sities of the hour. Honesty, capacity and fidelity, without distinction of sox, should constitute the only valid claim to public employment. I lie nrst step ' iu this reform is tlie one-term principle, and tho election or President, lec-rres- identand Lulled Mates benatora by tlie whole people. '.. ..it!.... lli.ti fnhni nf l.iYfitintl O. t U iVillUA nifc w "'in " ........w. is just or wise which puts burdens upon the peoplo by means of duties intended in Inero.iso tho price of domestic pro ducts, anil which are unnecessary for purposes of revenue. Taxes should not be laid on tlie necessaries, but upon tho luxuries of life, Unit the rich and not tlie poor may bear the burdens. 7. The highest consideration of com mercial morality and honest govern ment requires a thorough reform of the present financial system. The Interests of the people demand a cheap, sound, uniform, abundant, aud elastic cur rency, to be a permanent measure of value, based on the wealth of the na tion. This will be found iu tlie issue of currency, or certificates of value by the Government for all duties, taxes aud imposts whatever, which shall be legal tender for all debts, public and private: such currency to bo the lawful money of me United Mates, and convertablc at the option of tho holder into Govern ment bonds, bearing a rale of interest not exceeding 3 per cent, and to bo re- convertable into currency at tlie will of tlie bolder. 8. AVe remember with gratitude the heroism and sacrifices of the wives, sis ters and mothers throughout this Re public in the late war; the grand sani tary work they did iu tho hospitals, on the battle-tlolil. and in Catherine in the harvests at home, have Justly earned for tlie women or tne country tne generous recognitiou of all Ihl-irpolitieal rights by every true American statesman. 9. AVe a a opposed to all grants of land to railroads .or other corporations. The public domain should be held sa cred lo actual seiners, so mat Home steads can be secured to every man and woman. 10. AVe believe iu the principles of the referendum, minority representation. antl a justsystem of graduated taxation. li. it is tnc duly oi uoveriimeiu to regard children and criminals as wards of the State; to secure to the one the best advantages ot education, and lor the other more humane legi.-Iation and better methods of reform. 12. AVe hold it is the duty of tho Gov ernment, in its intercourse with foretell countries, to cultivate the friendships of peace, uy treating witli an on jut and equal terms, and by insisting on the"fct- tiument ot all differences by a congress of nations. IX For the promotion of these vital principles, and the establishment of a party based on them, we invite the co operation of all "citizens," without dis tinction of race, color, se.Vj nationality or previous political affiliations. Addresses were also made by Laura DcForce Gordon and Wm. Bank?, after which Mrs. Slocum of Washington County, X. Y., said that she had been a reader of the Tribune from childhood, and had found it such a firm advocate of universal liberty that she had come to think it an oracle. But she thought that tho wrong course had been pursued In the cause of suffrage for woman. Al though she respected Mr. Greeley as a man, she still regretted to ay that lie had, in hor opinion, acted unwisely in this regard. The following resolutions were then adopted: Whereas, Horace Greelev, as the Edi-lor-in-Chief of the New York Tribune, has for the last four years lost iio oppor tunity to ridicule and falsifv the spirit and purpose, the principles and persons of the AVomaii !?uu'mge movement of this country, thereby making that in fluential journal a powerful engine against the emancipation of the women of the nation; therefore Jiciolvcd, That no woman witli decent self-respect can aid witli voice or pen in ills election to the high position to which lie is nominated. Resolved, That since the right to vote is a right of every citizen of the United States, it is the duty of all patriotic women citizens to exercise this right in the coming Presidental election, and the duty of all patriotic men to remove the obstructions now blocking the way. Jlctolved, That as Cincinnati has re fused, iu the faco of the Fourteenth ami Fifteenth Amendments, to recognize women as citizens, with the capacity to bo legal representatives iu a political Convention, it is the duty of f be woman suffragists, throughout the country to send their representatives to Philadel phia and Baltimore to demand of each In turn justice for women, and thus test the lovalitv of Republicans aiid Demo crats alike to the great principles of free dom on which our Government is based. Retailed, That we, the AVonian Suf fragists or the country, will work and vote with the great national party that j shall acknowledge the political equality or woman. Resolved, That in cae neither Phila delphia nor Baltimore shall recognize the full citizenship of women, theXa- i tional Woman Suffrage Committee shall call a .National .Nominating Convention at such time and place as thev shall see tit. The evening session was addressed by Mrs. Marie llowlund, Laura DeForec Gordon, and several others. At the close of the session several members of the AVoodhull faction, apparently desir ous of breaking up the Convention, loudly protested against its continuing auollier day; but tlie matter was quietly settled by Susan B. Anthony, who, in a short speech, explained that the hal bat! been engaged lor tnrec t ays, aim that they should inectagnin at 11 o'clock this morning. Kadical Eeforms Needed. Among the changes needed in the ex isting order of things to simplify justice and equalize human rights wc note the following. 1st. The abolition of tlie Grand Jury system. It is a useless aud expensive humbug, and its duties can be better discharged by committing magistrates. It gives tho accused nor opportunity to face his accusers; thus the reputation of innocent persons is often blackened by indictments founded in malice of one sided witnesses. 2d. A ciiange in tlie trial jury system from the unanimous to the majority verdict the same as in the State of Ne vada. The Idea of forcing men to agree is an absurdity, and is subversive of justice. Trial juries iu criminal cases should also determine the nature and duration of the punishment, which should be divested of everything like vindietiveness', and be made reformatory wnoiiy. 3. Hie abolition of capital punish ment. It is a relic of barbarism bru talizing iu its ctrects UKn the public mind, antl is uot needed for the protee tion of well organized fcociety. It pre vents tlie culprit from making that rep aration to society which lie justly owes, and wliich lie can only pay by a life of service to the State. I. A change in the probate laws to give the widow the same control over the common property that i3 now en joyed by tlie husband iu case of the wtfo's ilonlli; .md thus do awav with the whole business of administration during I the lifetime of either party to the mar riage contract. Small estates are now absorbed by the expensive probate busi ness, and widows, who are frequently more competent to manage business af fairs than were ever their defunct hus bands when living, are hampered by all sorts or unjust restrictions. 5th. A change iu the law of dofcent and distribution, so as to take it out of the power of a man to dispose by will of more than a certain sum say $10,000 to any one person or purpose. Gth. Graduated taxation exempting all homesteads, or implements of trade i wliereby a person obtains a iivcuuooti, to tho value of$l,000, and fixing a grad uated scale of taxes ujion all other prop erty, until it readies a figure beyond which it would be impossible to accu mulate; thus preventing the aggrega tion of vast estates in tlie hands of in dividuals to the injury of the many. AVheu these "reforms are brought about some of which, wo apprehend, will be some considerable time nonce wc shall have a few more to suggest. Mtn .Tone Mercury. nun ii murmur cool. Hard bench and dusty tloor. It seems such an endless round flrammar and A, B, C; The biuckUmrd uiid the sHm, The stupid geography; A hen from teacher to little. Jem, ot one of them cares a stmw Whether"John" Is In any "caw," Or Kansas In Omnlia. -II raw I For Jenny's bare brown feet Are achiitg to wade in the stream wnere mo trout to Ills luring ban Will leap with aoulek bright ghjant; nd his teacher's bine eves stmv. To the flowers on lhaIesk hard ly. Till her thoughts have followed her eves . Willi a half unconxetousstath. " ' !u Her heart outrnns-thoeloek, ' isi As rfliu smells their laint, sweet Mgfit.'-n Ihit when we have time and heart; ' Their measure is In unlstMi blent,' 1 '! I- lint time wm itasieorutK. Like yonr shadow on the Jtrass, That lingers far behind, Or flies when you fain would pas. Have patience, restless Jem, The streams and flsh will wait. . -il- And patience, tired blue eyes . . Down by the sanlen sate, C. Under the willow shade, ,4, stands some one with fresher aowera; So 'urn to your liooks again, ' And keep lure for the after hours. Conversational Power. Conversational power is a giffof birth. It is sd'me men's nature to talk. Words flow out incessantly, like drops from a spring in the hill-side not bo cause they are solicited, but because pushed out by inward force that will not let them bo still. From this ex treme there is every degree of modifica tion until we come to the opposite ex treme, in which men seem almost una ble, certainly unwilling, to utter their thoughts-. Some men are poor in simple language. Tliey nave thoughts enougn, but the symbols of thoughts words refuse to present themselves, or come singly and stingily. Others are silent from tho stricture of secretivones. Oth ers cautious, and look before they speak, and before they are ready the occasion has passed. In regard to language itseif, the habit of reading pure English, and of employ ing It every nay, is the best ilnil lor a good talker, l'eoplu always act more naturally in their every day clothes than they do when dressed up for Sun day; and the reason is, that they are un eotiscious in the one case aud self-conscious in the other. It is so in speech. If one allows himself to talk coarsoiy and vulgarly every day and out of com pany, lie will most assuredly find it not easy to talk well in company. Habit is stronger than intention, anil somewhere the common run of speech will break through and betray you. To converse well at some times requires that you shall converse well at all time?. Avoid on the 0110 side vulgarism, all street colloquialisms, even when they are not vicirus; for by-words and slanc- sentences amuse only while they are new. As soon as they become habitual tlioy corrupt yonr language, withoutany equivalent amusement. On the other extreme, avoid magnilo quent and high-flown language of every kind. Nothing is more tedious than a grand talker. Everybody laughs at a pompous talker, who lugs into his con versation big words or pedantic expres sions. The best language in tho world is that which is so simple and transpar ent that no one thinks of the words which you use, but only of the thought or feeling which they express. Conspicuous among the ladies who have become journalists in this country may be mentioned Miss Margaret F. , u.haua,,, , For , yo ', I .lsS5tai 1, or the l .lucngo Jlvcntng Ivat. ears 'she has been the princi- 5 .. bl J01)i.. political. iWerarv. r uglous, financial, etc., and doing any 't of sm..i work in tho wav nf ; dramatic and musical criticism. i)ur j ing tlie month succeeding the fire she wrote more man a column and a hair a day. Readiness is her strong point. Sho is an Irish Catholic of tho strictest sort, a Radical in politics, and a. girl who Is said to have never thought se riously of marrying. She knows so much about "leaders" that she probably don't want one to dominate her. Clkan- out the Cellah. As health is the greatest of earthly blessings, cleaning the cellar from all decaying vegetables and other impurities, is tho most important work to bo done in. the Spring. Give not sleep lo your eyelids until it is done. ' A drummer went mad at Indianapo lis lately, and puzzled his employer iu New York by telegraphing to send on immediately ono barrel eoudensed beef, thirteen steamboats, one medium white elephant, and ten gross of June imgs (as sorted). A Boston lady, seeing among the re ligious notices that a certain clergyman would preach "D. V.," said at oncathat -she would go and see him, presuming, as she did, tliat the subject of the" dis course was "Dolly Yarden." Nothing sets so wide a mark between a vulgar and a noble soul, as tlie respect and reverential love of woman. A' man who is always sneering at 'woman is generally a coarse profligate, or a coarser bigot. A young woman in masculine dis guise completed four years of study and was rectfntly jjraduated as a Imchelor by the unsophisticated dons of a New Eng land college. . 1 . 1 "Katy," said a landlady to her ser vant, "was there any fire in the kitchen lat night while you were sitting up?" "Only a spark, ma'am!" A bashful printer refused a situation iu a printing oflice where girls were em ployed, saying lie never "set up" w a gal in his life. An exchange, wanting to on !nP""f a "livestock journal," spy f by a man whoso head is f" of mo stock. . MI Ida Greeley, "thorW a somewhat known as Jhe ""Jfe book on farming, was educated con vent. -" Idleness and msm ii.ig "' thn pother troy more cause.