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by JAS. c. MCGUIRE CO., Auctioneers.
HANDSOME BRICK VILLA RESIDENCE.
TH nkes AsR ssEa 20Sss
dGf M dSbbssfY AFTERNOON, November ast, at
o'clock: on the premises, we shall sell that hand
some residence and grounds formerly the proper
the whole Of square Nc 765 situated at the corner
of south street and % street east, immediately
two and a half acres. of ground, handsomely en-:
and laid ont rtn fine g,sTe drives and
shade trees and flowers. The improy ements are
rHe 9 and 64sos Of Sns
| sides, the whole built and finished in the most
TIh aPs cH: D BATE
Room Rrtc &c in addition there is very supe
seTvants' House, &c. The property. comman :
rounding country, and is in all respects drst class
T4rms: One third cash; the remainder in and
u with interest, secured by deed Of trust
on the premises.
chaser.
I'm possession EjGePi .
wTHE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED IN
consequence of the rain. until TUESDAY AFTER
NOON DECEMBER eth Ss.e h1qr and place
SAIEoF CoNDEN ssEPs GRAIN AND GRAIN
Chef @ci Prs s
Will he sold at auction At TO-. rs.t
Wharf, Washington: d. C.. on TUESDAY, 9th of
Bs@ased sn CT Ok about quantity Of
1850 Bushels Oats,
3o.OOl Damaged Grain Sacks.
on or before the 10th of Decem Der.
Terms-Cssh in Government funds;
Brigadier Genp and Chief o. s HSSR
nov % Depot of Washington, D. q.
GALE OF CONDEMNED CLOTHING, CAMP
TENT CUTTINGS. &c.
CHIRF QUARTRRMAsrKR's OFFICE,
DEPer OF WASHINGTON.
u.,, WASHINGTON, D. c., November %, lS64.i
No. n t6 setWeen d and strees
north. Washin gton city, D. O., on THURSDAY,
Of CT SsSa
Clothing. &c. consisting Of
Drawers Felt Hats. Trumpets. Bugiss, Metallic
Scales. Drums, Flags, Tents. Books, Mess Pans,
Ca Camp R,I Kettles. Spades seGyes, Ayes: Hatch,
&c. nA'ef'a'S'' osh'eehS' oia if0n' Brass hops'
About 100 tons of Tent Cuttings.
sale TO commence at 10 O'Clock a: m.
Terms Cash, in Government funds:
Successful bidders must remove their purchases
on or before December 81.
NV Rrisadisr General and dsI.,
GALE OF STEAM TUG AND BARGES.
Chief Qua,ts,mas.r'. oea, Dsgot q Hassi.s.o~.l
WIN be sold q Pubic Auction. .t Goysrnnent
%h atRsb q 5 s ets s.s
Tug ana four schuylkill Barges, as follows:
f Ssfss I HSsT Il 6 SA GEEEF5E;,
: S sHf$sS ,x s4.Ess
Sale to commence at - O'Clock noon.
Terms cash, in Government funds.
Broader General and Chief e g. t9sss
nov z6-td Depot of Washington.
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KRoxss's fUrHAx's'HArR DIE.


Boxes larger than Dyes that sell for 81 Natural
andos, otoxfUM. Warranted to please This Ar
ncie mas been thoroughly tested by DR.. Chiffon,
OF new York, and Profs Booth and Garrett. of
fnlladelphia. who pronounce 1t free from all poi.
Serious ingredients, and the material composing it
VIII not injure the most delicate hair.
eold BY druggists and Fancy Goods dealers
everywhere.
JOHN J. KRONER, Sole Proprietor,
403 Chestnut Street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
DRUNKENNEss CuRKD.
The inebriate may now bid defiance to the tempt
Ing cup. DR.. Zane's antidots for strong drink is
acertain cur 9 for drunkenness. 1t creates dis
like for strong drink, and can be administered
without the knowledge of the patient
Descriptive circulars sent to any address. For
sale by all respectable Druggists in the United
States and Cansdas. Price 81 per box, or packages
of six boxes for SIS.
JOHN J. KRONER,
Wholesale Agent, 4O3 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
DR.. RAND's SpEo1FIc.
The oldest and most reliable medicine for tn
cure of Sperm atorh9a, Seminal Weakness LOSS of
Power, ac. This medicine has stood the test of
over thirty years, and has always proved success
Dr. Hands Specific is exhibited in the form Of
Pills, made up entirely of substances thst have .
specinc effect upon the generative organs. Most
persons associate the idea of operations upon the
bowels from taking any kind of pills. The Specif
OF DR.. Rand Is not intended an eracnnttag z,sdi
cine. Its medical virtues are expended entirely
upon the impaired generative organs. The pills
are not unpleasant to the taste, and many persons
mastlcR e them with impunfSy before swallowing
them; ihich plan we would always recommend as
sordi the speediest way to get the effect of the
remedy.
Prize 81 per box, six boxes for IS. Sold by
Dru !gists everywhere.
JOHN J. KRONER,
Wholesale Agent, 4O3 Chestnut street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale in Washington by @. FORD, corner
Pa. avenue and Eleventh street. aa 3l-eoly
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TEHoHEArssT Asp sEsr HAIl DYE II rIA WORLD
--Nsr6 Fade. o, Washes OEt.-U phsrn q Hair Dye,
% cents q box. The best in use Try It. SOLD By
q. O. Ford, corner 18th street and Penn avenue.
Washington; and Henry Cook, Alexandria.
ae-B #
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NoTIcE.-A speech by Mrs. A. NJ LAF-
LIN, of New York. Subject The Soldier, the
Common SOLDIER" To conclude with
Maggie,
Something for Christmas.
At the Union League Rooms No 4-1 9th st. be-
tween D and K, on TUESDAY EVENING next,
ithe 29thD at one quarter to o'clock. Admittance
Is cents. A copy of the speech TO each person.
nov 2S-2t*
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10y GREEN & WILLIAMS, Auctioneers,
ID No. $40 Seventh and streets north.

HOUSE AND LOT ON THE ISLAND AT AUC-
On WEDNESDAY TIL Tom nth inst at o,olock =
m, shall sell, in front of the premises, part OF
Lot2, in Square SO, improved by small Frame
House. The purchaser has also the privilege of
collecting one-half of the rent of the adjoining
house, as il is partly on the lot aboyemsntiones
This property is situated Sd street west, be-
Terms cash GREEN Il WILLIAMS,
nov 26-eoSds Auctioneers.
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RY GREEN Il WILLIAMS Auctioneers.

ID huCbiOneer5.
TRUSTEES SALE OF SEVENTY.
LIABLE BUILDING LOTS ON NORTH CAPT.
toll d. AND STREETS NORTH AND Isr
STREET EAST, IN THE IMMEDIATE NRIaH-
B0RH00D OF ST. AL0YSlUs OHURoH AND
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, the Soth inst .
at clock. on the premises in virtue Of deed Oh
trust duly executed TO me, an0 recorded in the
snd records Of this county, the So Gay OF August
Lots No. 81 to S. on North Capitol street,
between II and streets north, each Lot bein z
about % feet in front by leo feet in depth to an
alley.
Lots No. to 81, on ii street north, between
North Capitol and lt street east ch lot being %
feet in frEnt by IA feet in depth to thirty feet
alley, with outlets on II and streets
Lots No. 40 to IS, on street north, between
North capitol and LIST street east each lot being -
feet in front by IA feet in depth to thirty
alley, with outlets on and streets: and
street east. between III and streets north each
lot beng about % feet in front by 10 feet 9th
These Lots are located in q most desirable and
rapidly i'm proving part of the city and present an
opportunity for safe and good investment
Terms One third cash; the remainder in, 6 and
months, with interest, secured by deed of trust
on the premises.
,Conveyances and stamps at the cost of the pur-
chaser.
A payment of SIS on each Lot will be required at
the time of sale.
should the terms of sale not be complied With
within FIVE days after the SALE the Trustee
expense of the defaulting purchaser, week q
notice published in one Of the daily papers in this
city. A. TH0S. SMITH, Trustee.
nov I9-d GREEN & WILLIAMS Aucs
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RYW. L. WALL & CO., Auctioneers.

VIII ABLE IMPRU Sd FRUPEKTY ON PENN
SYLVANIA AVENUE AND THE WASHING
TON CIRCLE AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, SOth instant,
1t CLOCK, will sell in front of the premises,
subdivision of Square n, frOnting24 feet on the
south side OF Penna avenue, and running back
to street, between 24h and 25th streets. the
Circle. and improved by a two-stery and base
ment Brick Dwelling, furnished with gas and
in good repair.
Possession given Immediately
Terms: One h slf cash; balance in six and twelve
months. secured by deed of trust on the premi
ses, with interest.
noy22 W. WALL & Co., Aucts
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DY VIM. L. WALL & CO., Auctiopeers.
Ed South corner Penn. avenue and 9Th stree

UY VIM. L. WALL & Co, Auctioneers.
ed South corner Penn. avenue and 9Th street
AUCTION SALE OF GROCERIES. LIQUORS
SEGARS AND TOBACCO.
On THURSDAY MORNING. LIST December, we
viii sell in front Of the Auction Rooms, lot OF
ksroceries- ooDsiatiAR Of
Barrels Whisky, Quarters and and Octave Brand v
and Gin
Cases Whisky, Brandy. Bitters, &c.
Baskets Champagne
Boxes Fancy Soap, Toilet do.
Boxes Tobacco and Segars
Boxes Pepper, Mustard and other Spices
ALSO,
Large quantity of small stores, consisting of
Boxes SardiEes
Canned FrHits, Candies
Blocking, Stationery. White Lead
Shoes Hosiery, Tin Ware
Small lot Dry Goods, Shirts. Drawers, &c, &c
nov 90 VIM. L. WALL & CO., Aucts.
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AGAIN IN THE FIELD.
GLORIOUS ROMANCE BY
COUSIN MAY CARLETON.
(MIss MA. EARLIE.)
Entitled
"M M;
THE BRIDE OF LAUREL HILL
THE NEW YORK MERCURY
OF DECEMBER 10,
which is now ready for delivery at every news. de-
pot in America This is the most delicious story
of the present year, and will add largely to the
popularity of it's gifted author. nov 2s-2t
1O1 SEVENTH STREET. 401
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Having just returned from New York, 1 would
respectfully call the attention of the citizens of
Washington, Georg etown, and Alexandra, to our
large and well assorted stock of Goods comprising
"a yards Of sHEETINGs. sI4.
MI Fhs & f Z Essns 6 cents
HAMILTON, best. 10 cents W ''''
Beached and Tnbleached MUsLINs, s79z to 40
CALICO. in great variety, 80 cents
AlI-weol White and Colored FLANNELS, 60 cts.
large stock ofSHIKT B0SOMS. 35 cents
MOUSELIN DELAINES, first quality, As cents.
SAT!NETS. for Boys wear, rs to 81 cents
HOOP SKIRTS, forty springs, Sl.5O
great variety of Ladies' and Gents GLOVES,
very cheap.
SCARFS in great variety.
SHAWLS very low.
SPOOL COTTON, Green & Daniels, 200 yards, 10
cents.
Best quality PINS and NEEDLES, 5 cents.
great variety of LADIES' CLOAKS, from
Auction. from So upwards.
MERINOES ALPACAS at greatly reduced prices
general assortment of GENTLEMEN'S FUR
NIsHING GOODS, which we offer to sell very low.
DRY AND FANCY GOODS,
in variety sufficient to suit the most fastidious
Come one come all, to the Great bargain Store Of
nov Is lws JULIUS SYCEL.
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SPECIAL NorICE-The old and well established
firm of Weisenfeld & Co., 0deon Hall. corner of
ah street and Pennsylvania avenue, invite the es.
Washington to their superb assortment Of Clo-
thing, comprising every style of garment, cut By
the mt st celebr sted modistes. We are selling
goods at the very lowest marg ms; and as we have
always had eur goods made equal to custom work
we hope the public will favor us with a call and
we viii guarantee every article recommen ded
We invite attention to very ge stock of Fur
nishipg Goods, comprising every article neces-
sary to furnish the most complete outfit in this
city, and at prices that defy competition
WEIsEHFBLD 4 Co.,
nov % Nv corner AZ street and Penna av.
Boys Cheap suits at IS, SO and Sl2.
Boys Cheap Goats,
st HENNIyG,S
no22-Gts cor 7th st and Nd ay Island
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|oc CHOICE FALL STOCK
WINDOW SHADES.

Different celors and sizes Window shades u
store. Orders for any required style or nse SHADE
ma to- I'D
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Canned Ernlts, CandleR
Backing, Stationery. White Lead
Shoes Hosiery, Tin Ware
Sn noVas 20 VIM. L. WALL c., Aucts.
pY VIM L. WALL & CO.. Auctioneers.
FOR sALE-The Lease Stock and Fixtures of a
cellent style With gas and water, dining room and
kitchen attached, situated on the corner ot41a and
will get sll information by inquirIng at the bar
until "Wednesday afternoon, oth instant, at ~
no OF 2s- St -''' 'i WIN. L. WALL & CO, Aucts
by THos BOWLING. Auctioneer; Geo setown.
CHANCERY SALE.
BY virtue OF decree of the Supreme Court ofthe
and al. vs. Parsons, and al, in equity, and dated
N9yember 4 1864; will offer at auction, on WE'D
on the premises, the following Lots of ground in
Part of Lots Nos So end 81. in Beatty & Hawkins
Addition to Georgetown, fronting about l5}s feet
on High street. near First street. improved by
Immediately after the above
Part of Lot No. 90, in Threlkeld's Addition, at
about 65 feet on the former aud so feet on the lat
ter, improved by plastered or succeed two-Htory
Term of sale One third Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash; and the residue in two equal
secured by approved notes with a reserved lien.
The terms Of sale must be complied with In one
the risk and cost of the purchaser after one weeks
notice.
cost. WALTEk 2. CON, Trustee.
nov -3taw3v INTEL THOS. DOWL1NG. Auct
0UARTERMAsTER GENERALS OFFICE,
" FIRST DIVISION. WASHINGTON CITY,.
November 8, 1854.
WN be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, at the time and places AIMED below, viz:
YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, THURSDAY, Novem.
Der II, 1864,
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, FRIDAY, No.
EAsroN, pENN Tsenesl ri 1T vRsDAY, De-
cember l., 1864,
Two hundred Cavalry Horses at each place.
These Horses have been condemned as unfit for
the cavalry service of the army.
Tor road and farming purposes many good bar.
ga, ms may be had
Horses sold singly.
Sales to commence at 10 o'clock q. m.
Terms: Cash in United States currency.
JAMES A. EKIN,
Colonel in charge First Division G, n. G. o.
nov lO-td
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ODD FELLOWS LEyEE.-On Thursday eve
ming next, the Library Association II. o. o. F.
give their grand levee for the benefit of their
library, when you may lookout for season
OF pleasure. A number OF sister Lodges will
be in attendance.
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GRAND CoNCERT.-The young ladies Of the
public schools, Second District, give a concert
on next Friday evening for the benefit OF the
Protestant Orphan Asy lum. Prof. ]. II. Dam
iel has the direction of the concert, so you may
promise yourself joyous time.
On the avenue, No. i3s near AZ street, is the
Dollar Jewelry Store. See Special Notices.
nov 22-1w*
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1856 PICTURE COED AND rAsshIs' 486
Different sizes and coIors Picture Cord and Tas
sells Rinpa Nails. &c.
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GEORGETOWN ADvER'MTs

AIDES LADIESii
l. My stock Of MILLINERY GOODS must be
sold of. Come and buy for half price.
j. P. HERMAN,
nov 23-Iwf mo SO AZ street Island \
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GARD VIsITE FRAMES
PIC T o B i 8.

H.en.b Gilt Swiss Carved wood, and America,
na,nnositfon Gard Frames in variety
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FRNIAN BROTHERHOOD BALL-This ball
Will take place this evening, at Temperance
Hall, on Z street, between 9th and 10th streets.
Much pains has been taken TO make this the
best ball OF the season, both in point of comfort
and enjoyment. "Lets have a little dance to-
night bOys :"
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A few choice Engrayings and PAINTINGS for sale
At J. MARKRITER'S, No. 4s6 Seventh street.
IPlease remember the Number 4s6, and the
tsrm Cash for Goods and Labor ser l7-Smifs
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i ''''' " =.
We have just received 500 lbs Fishers celebrated
kGAN PERRIE,
nov q Stiff Corner e and 9Th streets
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY-A good WHEEL-
w WRIGHT Good wages and steady employ;
Black smith Shop, corner Of Z and 10th streets,
Island. Mat
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WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A LARGE AS.
w sortment of CLOAKS, CIRCULARS and
eHAWLS, which we will sell at very low prices.
Call soon OF the new Dry Goods Store Of
l. A HERMAN &c STROUSG,
No. 355 Pa. av :. bet. 9th and 7th SITS.
P.S We have a. fine Black Silk Velvet Cloak.
at 80 cents. nov asst
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DR., RLNp'S SPECIFIC.
SEORBf DISEASES

For sale in Washington by @. FORD, corner
Pa. avenue and Eleventh street. au 3l-eoly
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ILL KINDS OFBoTTLE6 BOUGHT AND SOLD
a, the highest price will be paid for Champagne
Bottles. at "a Seventh street, IalAnd. between 4
snd streets, 90 Aslms
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-22

ports. OF seen them. can Judge hox far il .hroxs
any light upon their manifestations Undoubt-
eciy the Davenports have done things which
were not even attempted YESTERDAY Il VII be
observed. too. that when, on the conclusion Of
tue oell-ringiDg and fiddle scraping process the
DaFenpoTts were seen bound, while in the CORES
ponding performance OF Yesterday. Miss Ander-
son and Mr. Sutton were unbound Nor were
there yesterday any of the more critical tests
The Tour and the sticking plaster. the sand and
the phosphorus. which some people seem 70 ;hink
important 10 the case OF the preieruatural p
manifestations. Much which the Davenports
have done still undoubtedly remains unexplained
But yesterdays exhibition made one fact. al
least, quite certain, that man or woman con
cealed in a box can either get out of or into the
most stringent and complicated pinionng in
space OF time which the uninitiafed ight pre-
viously have thought inordinate, and without
any pretentions TO perteriatursl power Is this
really the modus of the whole performance :?
1t 20, we think Miss Anderson is on the whole
rather more prsternatural +" than the Dave
ports. But it, as believers in the magical powers
of the latter gentleman maintain. the exhibition
OF Yesterday did really not touch tie principle or
essence OF the Davenport manifestations at all i,
then We can only express our satisfaction that
the natural already treads so closely on the heels
OF the preternatural as TO give good hope that il
may come up with /. before long"
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The object OF the war Attained-Ab-
oitti0nisns secured: now for Peace.


The man who cannot meet the iueaiculablc re
sponsibiities of the near future will never assist
to- shape the destinies Of the American people.
First of all nc must be ready 10 coDcede much
to the consummatiOn of Deace. Now, while
quite agree in the very safe saying. lattetly so
fashionable sphorsm the most plausible dc
cepiions. By the way are your sphorisms). that
the best way 10 make peace - tn conquer it by
the army and navy. and that Grant aud Farra
gut, Sherman and Sheridan. Porter and Hancock
are the real plenipotentiares. &c. c--for
have said all this many times. orally aud news
paperally--yet nov realize that this same aph-
orism won't hold water. and Is. therefore, Ike
good many other sleeves or savings. Pray, tell
me why we should not have peace, when both
sides are agreeing 10 abolish slavery You may
answer TO this query that there are other ques
tons 10 be adjudicated TO satisfy our Southern
brethren But I reply that there no other
questions. save only that OF saving the worthless
lives of their wretched leaders DO YOU think
that Grant and his men do not see all this IA well
as JEFF Davis and bis crew But spoke OF
magnanimity IL il scarcely necessary to add
that Mr.. Lincolus policy is. IN all respects. one
of magnanimty. II his nature were not liberal,
circumstances would constrsin him TO he liberal.
To make the road easy for him. and TO give Us e
long aud lasting peace. and To solder IN one IN
vulnerable body all the lately insoluable sections
Of our couatry. We must agree upon certain gen
crous conditions
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The Horrors of war-Sheridans dc.
yuStatiOn.

a committee of seventy two, consisting OF
thirty six citizens and the same number Of mag
istrstes. appointed by the County Court OF Rock
ingham for the purpose of making an estimate OF
the losses Of the county by the execution of Sher
idan's infamous order have made. after a labori-
Gus investigation of the subject, the following re-
port:
Dwelling houses burned. 30; barns burned, $50;
mills burned, 81 fencing destroyed. miles. 100:
bushels of wheat destroyed. 100 900; bushels OF
corn DESTROYED, $4,000: tuns of hay destroyed.
6,233: cattle carried off, $50; horses carried of
l.750; sheep carried of. 300; hogs carried off.
1850; factories burned. 2; furnace burned. |. IL
addition 10 which, the Register says. there was
immense amount of farming utensils of every
description DESTROYED, many OF them OF great
value. such a. Mccormick respers. and thresh-
ing machines: also. household and kitchen furni-
ture. bonds. place. etc. The whole loss being
estimated at the enormous cum of s25 600 900.
Rockingham va Register.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-11-22

Mr.. LINCOLN. in bis inaugural address, re
markell: Suppose you go to var 20" cannon
fight always: and when. after much los on 0Ouh
sides. and no gain either. yOn Cease hsht'nS'
the identical old questions. as 70 terms oil iH1eF'
course. are again upon you" Have We arrived
At TIA, stage Of the var which Dir LINCOLN 20
,r;,.lx forc-hadowedY There has been much
Ioss on both sides, in both blood and treasure
Where the gaing Only burdens have been I'M
posed upon both sections which cannot easily DC
removed, with ali the personal calamities which
such a fearful contest has occasioned. There y
some hope for peace when Il Is proposed 70 us
euss Oh. terms Of intercourse between the diner
ens sections Of the country. The "idenicsi OLD
Questions" as Nr LiScoLS terms them. which
have heretofore occasioned parts aud Sec
tional difference OF sentiment. u - a.
sumei by the adherents OF the Ad
ministration. or the Administration party
that slavery was the Cause OF the war, aud as
that cause virtually DO longer exists. hence peace
a termination Of the civil strife, should necessari'
ly ensue This l. the view presented by those
who are supposed 10 be the mouth pieces, the
spokesmen of the men who represent the party
In power If this premise 10 true, II the only
question involved In the contest Is simply the
abandonment or adjustment of negro slavery OF
its perpetuation. the conclusion claimed might bt
conceded If the abolition Of slavery was the
sole purpose of the war. those who favored IL
prosecution for the accomplishment Of that OBJ
ieci can no longer have any apology for its fur
ther continuance The occasion for the war nc
longer existing. of course il will follow that 10
further prosecution becomes crime
And II this il the only issue betwe the contend
ing sections there can be no obstacle in the Wa.
of securing peace and reunion. But We do not 81
understand the controversy. The prime objec
Of the rebellion j. evidently to secure separat
and independent nationality While no dOub
desiring to sustain the institution OF slavery, TN
Southern people, as recent developments demon
strate, make that object secondary considers
ton, and events show, if necessary. they are vii
ling to sacrifice slavery to secure the primary oil
iect. Independence. If this view of the case
probable termination of the without com
plete subjugation on the one side NANTES
ability 60 accomplish that end on the othei
When that contingency occurs then, a. Mr. LIS
ooLS puts Ii. fighting will cease and 1.-THE dent
cal old questions, "a TO terms Of Intercourse,
will be again upon the nation. and not unit
then