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Andrew Jackson.

Mr. j. W. Dabney, of Portsmouth, agent for the sale
of Partons Life of Andrew Jackson, now In this CITY,
and has favored us with the first volume of the work.
He will wait upon our citizens for the purpose OF reeev
ing subscriptions in which way only the work Is Sold
Two other volumes are to follow the second of which, we
believe, has been already issued Having received the
volume before US only on Saturday cannot speak for
ourselves of its merits but the emphatic commentator
of many of contemporaries gives assurance that MI
Parton has discharged his labors in style that must
prove highly acceptable to the public. The following is
from Hdrper's Weekly:
1''If we may Judge from the first large fair volume OF
the Life of Andrew Jackson, Mr. Parton IS dong hf
work with an mpartialy copoGsness fidelity and fasc
nation of narrative which will make it at once popular
with the general reader and satisfactory to the political
student The subject is full of romantic and picturesque
incident but the bographer uses his literary art to sci
the material lfuly, yet with perfect honesty netnei
inventng nor couceang. He has not made up his mlnd
in advance that jackson hero and so given hero
ic aspect to everything he said did. But he lays al
the evidence before US carefully sted justly relying up
on the intrinsic interest of the theme, and leaves eve
nv reader to Judge for himself This candor is rare
charm in biographical treatment The principle with
bographers generally seems be, that if mans life
worth writing ALL is because the man was deserving
OF uuyarying praise.
THE story of Jacksons childhood and early border life
of his awyerng in Tennessee his marriage, his Dickln
son duel his Benton fray the Creek war; and the
march into Florida and louisiana is the substance OF the
first volume The narrative is flowing aud charming
We confess to have read the whole in two prolonged sit
tiugs The image left upon mind is that OF rough
irascble wful man. born for the border; sagaclous u
tnchug all OF these qualities making him an admirable
parzln Indian soldier but without that personal mag
netsn which We call geuaty and thus far in the story
with no evidence of anything more than executive, mol
vet of political administrative, talent.
As he advances Mr. Parton will tread more DANCE
rous ard delicate ground but there need be no fear thai
I his foot will flltern
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F.,rByut MINISTER'S or HrA17u-In examining the

FAITHFUL MINISTERS OF HEALTH-In examining the
vessels at the various wharves find among the curos
tiles of our commerce the brig Miranda just in from
Truxilo with cargo of Honduras Sarsaparilla for Dr.
J. g. Aver Co.. Of Lowell So particular are this firm
as the articles used in compromising their various
edes that they have this drug like some others they
consume, gathered for them by skilfu agent of their
in the tropical regions of its growth. He informs
that there many species of this plant but two Of
which are really valuable in medicine the qualities Of
these also affected by the time of gathering mode of
curing ETC.. operations which in that region of unrea
BILE workmen imposes heavy labor upon him. One Of
the inert varieties Of Sarapara grows wild in our own
forests while several Others nearly worthless abound
in Central and South America. The intelligent agent
assured that the virtues of this drug had been
fully told and that the of the low esteem in
which many hold it is mainly due to the importation Of
such immense Quantities of the worthless varieties. His
Of his trips to Honduras and his business
cursons along the Gulf of Dulce and the rivers of Mota
qua and Santiago and among the adjacent mountains
were of intense interest We can but commend and
honor his employers for the fathfulness and energy
with which they execute their trust ministers to the
public health and suspect that this course is at least
of tie why their medicines held in such
extraordinary favor throughout the civilized world
Nep York City NeWS.
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The Empudence of the Free Sellers.

Friday night two DougasJes, returning from Charles
ton. Hon. Mr. NORRIS, of Ill., and Mr. Schnable of Pa
alrrucued the citizens of Petersburg in favor Of the
ogattersoveregaty candidate for the Presidency Last
Wednesday. Goa Mr.. Wilson, of Pa, and Frank Blair
ONO harranguet the citizens Of Wheeling, in favor Of
Che Black Republican cause and candidate. Now, As
he doctrine and purpose Of the squatter-sOveregnty
men, and of tle Black Republicans both look to depriying
the Southern Suites of their interest in the Territories
We regard the height of impudence that their adyo-
.. should come into one of these Southern States to
-r, MS with the audacous ayowal of their sentiments
and the iuso,eut tender of their propositions. Virginia
knows ba. She has rights i'm the Territories of which it
would Doe au atrocous aud utolerable fraud to be de
rriveI. either by the Congressional Proviso Of David
Wimo. OF the S4u.ter-soyereghty Proyso Of Stephen
A. Douglas She knows that the effect Of either mea-
sure would De to d,raud her and her sister States of the
South OF tdsir constitutional right-that the advocates
of each are Free S0ers-and that her honor demands
taat.lc should rc.is, both at every hazard and tie
last extremity How is it, then, hat the citizens of Pc
tsrsbarr auI those of Wheeling could patiently listen
To- th, ps,.iu OF men, oul the advocates of schemes
ina. would de.pol tle State OF rights certain and
sacred r tler own personal right TO property, home or
hmf, Vs., are drifting woulrou-'y
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Mercantile Cheats.

Calling attention to the prevalent practice of marking
goods falsely the New York Journal OF Commerce thinks
that the force Of this sal ect not sufficiently consider
ed by those whose conduct decides tue morals Of trade
throughout this country and as the better class of mer
chants aud dealers in Great Britain have united with the
manufacturers in association TO detect and dscoune-
these frauds the Journal that all honorable
business men on this side will lend their influence in ia
vor Of the reformation. 1t concludes
From the paper Of carpet facts labelled thousand
and counting but hundred TO the tweyequarter
tabe-cloth that but twOanda-half yards the
alsehoods abound every side The piece OF tape sold
Tor twelve yards will hold out but seven and large pro
portion Of the articles sold by the package by weight
length or number TO be estimated by label will fall short
oil me standard adopted the face Of it, All this has
certain demoraizug influence on the consumer him
seh aud eorruptng in its tendency wherever is toll
Grated The short weights given over the counters by
many grocers and the deficient loads of coal all spring
from the came evil habit Of regarding with indifference
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a Southern View.

The Petersburg Press declares that the miserable
Territorial question does not present the shadow OF
shade Of practical danger The Convention at Charles
ton seem to have thought differently, since it was upon
that very question they grounded and went to pieces
But if the Press is right what difficulty would there be
in the way of its supporting WimOt Chase, Preston
King, or Sumner for the Presidency-all of whom are
Democrats ike the Press and differ from it only upon
this question which does no: present the shadow of
shade of practical danger" This judgment of the Press
/. connlete dissolution TO all Freesoiers.
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TO RIIIDERS.

DRoPOsAs will be received by the UNDERMINED until sATUR
L DAY Goth, for the erection Of HOSPITAL Immediately
adjacent Medical College, in Richmond The main building
viii be IS length ronng Marshall street, by 40 feet In
width and three high, exclusive OF basement wing In
81 by 20 feet, also, of three Stories with poco
story The main walls Of each portion to be OF brick
The budag accommodations the Steward and his
family Resident Physician Resident Students aud about 20 pa
ents public wards besides private wards The upper story
the main building will also contain operating theatre lee
Plans specifications be seen at heiohce OF Grant and
SennnR Architects Mechanics Hall, and after Wed
nesil The contractor will be required to commence
the work within after the signing OF the contract and
u complete Il by the Let Of December.
Payment id0ahy to the amount Of % per cent
done aud the balance will he paid Ia full
the bullng Is completed and accepted
Proposals may left at the office q the undergned Frank
lin Street, Ith, addressed to him by mail
l.. :. JOYNES, NJ D.,
Dean 81 the Faculty
maI-d2g Medical College OF virginia.
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THE EDITORIAL EyCURSIOY

PARAMOUNT, Va, May 4-The Editorial Excursion
train Of ten splendid cars, containing three hundred
guests left Wheeling at o'clock this morning. decorated
with flags and flowers. An extra locomotive preceded
the train to be used in case of necessity The guests
we're cheered along the line OF the road by the employees
and others At Cameron flags were flying and a salute
was fired The party will dine at Grafton and stop for
the night Cumberland Stoppages will be made at all
points Of greatest interest.
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full provision Of MAeAuay liberty or civilization shall
perish
Things must not 20 on at this rate. The American
people must awaken a clear sense Of the pcrs Wuio
besct their noble Institutions, aud meet those peHs az
belts people who fOndly trust not less noble
than their Institutions they do not undoubtedly the
prophecy of the Macauay of our day will be the history
Of some future one. No earthly power can prevent "
and no other will.
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POLITICS IN GEORGIA.

AUGUSTA, May "a large meeting of the National
Democracy held here last night 1t was principally
addressed by Gov. King Of Missouri and Fournoy OF
Arkansas whose remarks received with enthusiasm
At the conclusion Of the meeting a notice given
that county convention would be held on Wednesday
next to elect delegates to State convention, whose du-
" will be appoint delegates to represent Georgia in
the adjourned convention at Baltimore.
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THE SOUTHERN SECEOERS LIMITATION FOR
OTHER SOUTHERN DELEGATES TO MEET THEM
AT RICHMOND, Ere.
WAsulNGroN, May 4.-There has been much excite
meut to-day among Southern Democratic Congressman
upon proposition for their uniting in request the
Southern delegates to Charleston that did not secede
from the convention 10 join at Richmond those that
did secede hear from prominent gentlemen that
the effort viii be unavaing For all that several Sena-
and Representatives, from what is termed the
States will sign request to the effect above stated.
hear that Mr. Seward no longer hesitaes about run
ming for the nomination at Chicago but the Republicans
have plenty of trouble among themselves as to who
shall be their nominee
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CONSTITUTIONAL UNION CONVENTION

Delegates to the National Convention are requested
report themselves Immediately upon their arrival and
register their the room of the Committee Of
Arrangements No. 8 Carroll Hail. where the Reception
Committee will be waiting to receive them.
The Committee win be in attendance at their room
from 10 A. NJ. till IL p NJ.
VIM Il. Stewart VIM. II. Young
Jos. r. BrOmwel Jos. H. Meredith,
VIM L. Montague, Jacob +. Grove
Marriott Boswell, WIN. 7. Valiant.
Committee Of Arrangements.
Baltimore Nav 3.
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later FROM MEXICO

New ORLEANS, May 5.-The schooner Emily Keith
from Vera Cruz on the eth has arrived here Her ad
ees report that the liberals had been successful in
eral skrmishes.
The reported return of exPresdent COmonfOrt caused
much excitement Of the capital,
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these common Misrepresentation from which hardly any
trade or calling is wholly free movement IN 'Gs NY"
direction here once properly naugurated, would soon
commend itself to the public conscience, that II ooulu
hardly fail of cecng permanent good to all classes OIL
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FLVyAyNA LAND For SALE.

HINDER and by virtue Of decree rendered In the case Of
Boston, and others In the Circuit Court OF c-
wanna County Ap H. 1850 The uIdersigued
commissioner will Offer for sale WEDNESDAY the 2Oh day
June the premises at PUBLIC AtClION 10 the highest
bidder "EARSABY the ira Of land uon which the LATE Dane
resided containing about FOUR HUNDRED ACREs,
about miles the Rganns Canal at Palmyra the
County This land well supplied vi wood and water
half Of the tract and well adapted to the growth
of Tobacco Corn The buildings good and eNten
sv dwelling Is brick large and commodous the ouhoues
ample good order the enclosures all good, ana those
about the dwelling substantial and ornamental
Of sale follows The purchaser will be required to
pay much will suffice TO the costs OF this
sur Of executing this decree and for the rest
due three several bonds In equal amounts, and
security payable one and three thereafter
the day OF SALE at which time d possession
Will be given .,, -,
County will receive prompt attention. and al facilities to visit the
fnaTNcGg r. B BOSTON, Com'r.
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The Senate was not in session to-day.
VOT-SF or REPRESENTATIVES,.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Mr. Train asked leave to introduce resolution from
the committee on public grounds providing for watch
man 10 protect the equestrian statue OF Washington, aud
Tor other purposes.
Mr. Train stated there is now no protection for the
statue except the low paiDg Of wood and the ground.
have been Injured by the necessary arrangements for the
Inauguration. There is balance remaining from the
appropriation made for the Inauguration Of $l,7U0
which will repair the grounds and pay Waterman, until
such time permanent arrangements shall be made fol-
the protection OF the statue
The resolution was objected to.
Mr. Eliot Of Mass asked leave to introduce the follow
ing resolution:
Resoired That the President Of the United States be
requested to communicate to the House Of Representa-
tyes any information recently received respecting the
Chinese cOolie trade
Mr. Jones objected. They had had enough of that
thing.
The House then went into committee Of the whole and
took up the private calendar.
The committee Mr. Davis, of Indiana, in the chair
considered amended and reported to the House. various
private bills.
The House passed a number of private bills TO which
no objection was made, and then into committee o.
the whole on the tariff when
Mr. Trmble OF Ohio, addressed the House.
The House then, az fifteen minutes past o'clock, adj
jourued.
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ia unrivaled in the world.
No her dye has been analyEed,
No other dye reduces such fAuless eolon
No other dye be applied so rapidly
No other dye Is lasting in it, elects.
No other ye improves texture Of the hair has been
ANALYZED by DIR. Chiffon,
Chemist 70 the Croton Board Of New York. and certified by
him 70 he as harmless Water H certificate be
seen at The establishment the proprietor Sold eyervhee and
applied by all hair desser CKADoR No. Aston House New
York. mhy-udNim
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THE ORIGINAL HAIR RESTORATIVE.
HEIMsTREET's INIMITABLE HAIR CoLoRNGl
THE ONLY RELIABLE ARTICLE IN USE
Of public is called this article, which
being extensively sold in all parts Of the country.
FIFTEEN YEARS, EXPERIENCE
Proves II 70 be the best Preparation for

FIFTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE
Proves 1t to be the best Preparation for
Restoring Grey Hair to its Original Color,
Bringing Hair out on Bald Heads,
And Causing it to Grow Strong and Healthy.
Ifyou have the instead OF the dull, rough
looks which hair dye impa HEMsrEEE RESTORATIVE which
lnvgoaes the roots Of the hair and again. no mat
ter how much 1t may be faded.
Those desire article which they and ALWAYS
ommend the following, from welknown
Apothecary
POUR YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH HAIR REsToRATIvEs.
WALTHAN, Mass, Jan. 20, 1859.
MEsRs ". T. HAGLS Co. have been selling Heimstreets
Inmabe Restorative three four years, with good sat
have tried various other articles In the
Market pages Packards Ayery Woods &c) but yours has
the decided preference among them all have never heaedo
claims do Several ladies Of our town
who had wearing false hair for several years. have laid
ASIDE and have full and luxuant head OF hair OF original
shade produced by using three bottles OF ar
tcle by they have been induced TO try
something pamed upon them being SUPERIOR they have al
invariably returned TO the Of Hair Coorng again.
as the only mertoous reliable article In usefnding as
toilette cheap any ofthe Hair Oils Washes with
which the market Is flooded.
Yours, truly,
8. B EMMONs.
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lille THERE LIFE

WHILE THERE IL LIFE
49, THERE'S HOPE trulsm that every sufferer can A.
When suffering with cramp cho with nervous headache win
cholera morbus with dypesi-dseases that arise rom dso
deed stomach and ndgsonEow many OF us would eng TO NE
single hour but for the hope that remedy would present
se-some healing medicine would be found Reader, 30 you
with either all 81 these Diseases so you need suner
BrTER the greatest vegetable anti
doe dscoyeredthe only true remedy vet brought To t-
them and be healed why sui
fer all pangs DEATH when specific offered from friend
Why rely upon the slow u eNpeme or Art
err, m when balm for all your woes
easily obtained Try few bottles aud you Will a. once be
removed beyond
1.-THE Slough Of DeSpond."
These Btes entirely innocent In their composition ana
may all ages and without the slightest fear Of In
jury . Dn
To be had Of Messrs. ADIE GRAY, PURoELL, LADD
co. by prominent Druggists In this city and elsewhere IN
Virginia by o. STOOTT, Washington City, ID. O.; CANDY
GILPIN A co. Baltimore, NJ. D. b. A. PAHNEsfoCK co.
Philadelphia and BARNES PARK, New York.
Orders filed BY addressing D. BAkEk, Proprietor.
ap5--dAc Richmond, Va
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COn1A1ERCIAL-

OFFICE TIE wHo, May 5, 1890
TgE WHEAT TRADE
The following is monthly comparison Of the re-
eelpts of Wheat al Richmond:
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WATKINS FICKLEN,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
I59 Main street.
Are now receiving and opening their third supply Of
SPLENDID SPRING GOODS,
MANY Of which purchased the auction sales In
vi during the past week. at which the prices
lower than ever known before Ia
SPLENDID SILKS
DRESS GOODS
IN elegant Satin striped and CammesuI
oRGANDIEs;
In plain and nounced SKIRTS;
Beautiful CHINTZ MOUsLINE DE CHINE
SATIN PLAID GRENADINE all silk ;
Aud BROCHE BERRGE ANGLAIsE;
RICH LACE AND SILK MANTLES
EMBR0IDEKIEs.
sHAwIs.
HOUSE FURSLSBIYG GOODS
LISEss,
PLANTATION PiAIDs AND STRIPES at factory prices
Either by wholesale RETAIL they prepared Oaer Induce
nent UsEQUALLKD.
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- A CARD.-DR ROBERT HUNTER,

~ ofNew York. has arrived Ia Richmond ani uksn
the PoEhatan. His stay Is dlnitey limited 70 TWO
WEEKS. lie will devote his time while In Richmond 10 e0na
lions and to the treatments Of all diseases Of the Throat and
Lungs.
Persons too feeble consult him at his Will be yte
Those trobled with "Gh," suffering from % OEeai Af-
tons" should place Themselves under Treatment. al once hey
require the daily OF the Catsrrh syringe
hr HUNTER has all the instruments for the aiHhra!ln o.
medicines 10 yapo for the exhibition Of oxygen 10 scoa
-.
Patients In the country consult by letter.
PowHATas House., Richmond, May list, 1890 mas-u
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VIRGINIA STATE LOAN.-By virtue NJ sundry acts
OF the General Assembly Vrgnia notice is hereby given,
Board u Public works IN receive at any time previous
day September lsJO proposals for ELK per cent
osn Of 600 Co siN On) dollars payable 10 such
mony inamens may be required not exceeding 10000"
tLouand) dollars tn said to be re-
deenabe ryour years Interest payable semi annually on
day Of January and first day Of July OF each the
Treasury OF the State In Richmond
Proposals also invited Tor The same loan at ~ or
Federal sterling other appropriate bonds will be Issued for the
loan as paid Ia at the option OF the lender.
y the Constitution Of the State aud laws In pursuance thereof
sinking fund established for the punctua payment OF The In
annually and the redemption OF the principal In thirty
four years the bonds These provisions OF law,
the large Increasing taxable Of the state and
laws furnish strongest possible Of the safety and
value OF the loan.
Sealed he addressed TO the "Board OF Public Works
Rclond Virginia eudor'ed Ssts Loan" whore fur
Their Information that may desired will be promptly given
By order THOMAS II. DEWITT,
sec'y r. =. Works Of Virginia.
p,,bnonJ Va Nav 1s60-QawtlstS.pt
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rHrRrY-slxTH CONGaEss-Flr.t Session
SENATE.

The Vice President laid before the Senate message
from the President of the United States in compliance
with resolution of the Senate Of the 22d March, calling
for information concerning the expulsion Of Eugene De
native of Prussia and naturazed citizen of the Uni
ted States from that country in about the year 1857
which was read and laid on the table
Also a message from the President, in answer to a
resolution OF the Senate OF the 9th March calling for
correspondence ia relation TO the Mountain Meadow and
other inassicres in Uh Territory which was read and
laid on the table.
Also, a letter from the Postmaster General comnunl-
citpg ia compliance with resolution Of the Senate Of
the "a ult copies OF the contracts of Daniel H. John
SON and Cornelius Vanderbilt, for transporting the mails
between New York, New Orleans, aud San Francisco,
VIA the ,thmus route with the correspondence relating
reto which was read aud ordered 20 lie on the table
Mr. Crltenden asked and obtained leave to introduce
blr 10 provide for the ascertaiUment and satisfaction OF
the claims OF American citizens FOR spoisions committed
by Ga, French, prior to the Slst July 1901: which was
read twice and referred select committee OF five, TO
be appointed by The CHAIR.
On motiln OF Mr. Cnvman resolution was adopted
u-rucng the committee on Indian affairs 10 inquire III
TO the exptdency OF amending the second portion Of the
ufd section of the Indian appropriation bill! OF 1872 50
as TO exempt from the operation OF said proyso all OF the
y C. Chpr0Eees who have become citizens under the
treaties OF sI and 1873 and subsequent treaties and
are embraced IN the census Of the State taken in 1880
After a short executive session. the doors opened
and the private calendar taken up. Several bills
were passed, when the Senate adjourned until Monday