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tutiohsl organization of the State or preparing
opposition. We believe the public good calls
upon all citizens to come into the support of its
constitutional laws, and give it the 7cesl poweE
Of unanimous co-operation-thereby proviueto
the Federal government that military layfs no
longer necessary amongst US.
We simply claim the dignity Of IN md ci;i
zens for those who have had it accorded 10 them
by the pardon of the President. We protest
that it is neither just nor generous to charge
them with dishonesty, to vilify them with words
of opprofium, aud seek to bring upon them un-
necessary restraints or punishments for exer-
cising the rights which have been conceded
them; and frsely discussing All matters Of policy
or COVE, nment affecting the good Of the whole
We think no good object can be attained hy
sneering at, and insulting them. Whilst they
observe their oath, and support, protect, aud
defend the Federal Constitution, the Union Of
States, and the emancipation, OF slaves, ne be-
lieve it wrong to represent them in state Of
hostility 20 the govern nent, and claim the cen
tinuancs Of military power as necessary to rule
them effectively, o. make their legitimate OK
preston Of views consistent with loyalty an *
cues for Keeping them in the IPosi;isnIsf : class
taborcd. - tnrhfTfT
We do not presume :h- uttersnces Of areMoto
village weekly will rcAeh the Federal Govern
ment. Ifby chance th-y shsuld atsra;. notice.
we hope they will have some little Influence in
giving assurance that the whole mass Of South
crn Arkarsians, (Of course there are wrong
headed men everywhere is submissive ~ the
government, aud have svsry where a q xed de-
termination to remain 80 We address aow most
Arkansas and sdjoining States, meaning those
who never engaged in the Confederate cause, or
else give IN their adhesion to the United Ststes
during the war--thoss who iaang ngarsted and
.ow controLthe government of.slr State. They
ara submitted to their xalin considera.en, and
their sense OF justice, generosity, and follow
citizenship, with view to the speedy rrstora-
ton of that complete aiity upon which must
rest our future prosperity a. people. We arc
coming now to grapplc with the grsat and vital
problem of the labor syste,a, ana Others W hch
tine exigencies Of the times have ;hro1n upon
US, and which all equally Interested. There
shsald be lin good faith All effort on all sides 10
carry into practice that spirit Of mutual forgive
ness, amnesty, and concession, which was so
freely promised at the close OF the war. Tha,
bright prospect il eiou,'ius We fear. Surely
those were not all enpty words, signif,ins
nothing. Surely with the clash Of arms, hostil-
ties Of heart should cease. Surely there should
be some common ground Of amnesty, on which
all may stand, and work e save the State from
rain. r. --
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

ILLEGAL ELECTION IN VIRGINIA.
Governor Pierpont has addressed, notice
to the Justices Of the county courts of
Virginia saying that reliable informa-
ton that in number of counties in that
States persons have been elected to OIL
ces of the commonwealth, such as Attor-
uey, Sheriff. Commissioner of Revenue,
aud Clerk of Court, and in some instances
Justices Of the Peace. who are disquali-
fed by the clause of the Constitution,
which excludes from voting or holding
oficrs any persons who have held Office
under or been member of any so-eailsd
Confederate Congress or Legislature.
The Justices are directed to consider all
athces above referred to, to which per-
soLs so disqualified shall have been
elected, vacant, and to order elections
immediately to fill vacancies.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

FAvORs.-Mr- B. L. Brittin, whs mas lstsly
returned to this place, has our thanks for file
Of late papers Mr.. Brittin, We learn, has on
the way here large, and, we might add, frem
our people, weU selected stock of goods, suita-
BILE for this market The public will be in-
formed through the columns of the Telegraph
of the opening of his heuse ..a-' rrfifh-
h Capt. George Taylor; alse, has eur thanks
for late papers, ft .r 81 -a.-
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

PAUsIsG PoR OBsERvATioN.-The Au-
burn Advertiser, the home organ of Mr.
Seward, calls for halt on the negro suf-
frass issue. Let as pause moment to
take observations. The soldiers have
returned from the war. They are pow
er in the land Let us consult them
Unless they are in favor of negro suffrage
their votes viii defeat the party, and the
candidates for office who favor it,"
There is good sense in the Advertisers
call for halt. TIE brave men who have
successfully fought for the maintenance
of the Union, are power in the land.
and it is well for the future prosperity
and stability of the Union that they are
SO. They know more of the negro, and
his condition, his habits and inclinations,
and his capabilities, than do the stay-at-
home politicians and fanatics who are
crying aloud for negro suffrage as con-
dition precedent to the restoration of
rights guaranteed by the Constitution.
We have faith thai, consulted OF not
consulted, the returned soldiers will not
advocate negro suffrage. -.ls5.- Cd
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

From NEW ORLEANs.-By courtesy
of friends, we have New Oyleans papers
10 the 9th. .r.4|
Financial -Oa tie sth gold opened
quiet at 147k9I474, and closed at the
same figures. The only sale Of silver
noticed was $500 in American half dol
lars at 1424, which is only 44c lower
than the inside figures for merchantable
gold. @ .rt u. sas'- '....e .
Domestic exchanges continued firm.
Most of the banks and dealers checked
on New York at per cent. discount, but
two of them asked I Out door rates
1801t discount. There were sales of
Sterling from 14S4 to 153. r.-
In uncurrent bank notes there were
sales of $500 Bank of Louisiana at 36c
PER dollar. and 500 at 36d; and $500
Bank of New Orleans at 65, and $1,000
at 671c Bank of Louisiana notes are
quoted at 350371c; Louisiana Sta:e
Bank at 5G05sc; Bank of New Orleans
at 6506Sc; Merchants Bank at 60G67c
but with none offering, Union Bank at
70075 and 80, and Crescent City at 6s
075 and 80. The inside figures are the
prices paid by dealers for the small sum s
offered at their counters. City Treasury
net.,s rule at 40I and / per cent. dis
rrHl:t f'r ',a;i nal currency. They are
tho general nludium of exchange in our
LEGAL trade, and received for both State
and ETY. tax. .-.
Cotton The better qualities are COM
paratively firm, but the lower grades
constituting the bulk of the stock are
dull and dropping. Ordinary, 31032c.
Good ordinary, 35036c Low middling.
375@3sc; middling, 4i@43c. Stock on
hand, 74,153 bales. .. .r
Ssgar.-Sales at 129l21 for good
common, and Tic for choice louisiana
Common Molassss sold at 60065c y gal
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23
LAW NOTICE. :

THE Undersigned will henceforth devots
Il his exclusive attention TO the practice of
law, at his old Office in Washiugton, Arkansas.
He will practice generally in the Courts Of
Hampstead, Sewer and I.afay- tie counties, nd
in any courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit on
Special retainer
1l o. 8. Revenue Stamps will be ksps on hand
to be used in the business Of his clients. IT--
HI JNO- r. EAKIN. v
Washington, Aug. I6, 1865 If
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

CoNGREssIoxaL-We are authorised to an
nounce G. V. Meador as candidate TO repre-
sent the Second Cnngressianal District of Ar
kansas, posed of the following counties :
Pulaski, Saline, Hot Springs, Jefferson, Dallas.
Bradley. Drsn, Dsshs, Chicot Ashley, Cal
houn, Union, Ousehita, Hempsssad and La
fayetts .,.+r.F r-1Tt
" Election to take place on .hs 81 Monday,
9th of October next
angI6-2f haltTf1 ..'' -".. ".' 81"
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23
Real Estate and Claim Axoncy
~ % We NrAAiDCT, i.l ~

LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS
WILL attend 70 the Colleetion of ali Claims
w against the Govornm~nt before the Mill
tary and State Conrts and the Court Of Claims
1t Washington City Taxes On Real Rstate
will BE- paid when desired. and Land Titles in
vestigssed.f. 0Aiee: Corner VI Cherry s. Lou
isianx strsets-rvrr -tta arH ln-lrnI -n.H AIT-
In the Investigation Of legal questions and
the preparation Of legal papers. h- will have
the assistance of Judge T. H. English, former
Chief Justice Of Supreme Court Of Arkansas. -
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

v We are sathoria-d to suneuncc DR.. LO-
HiSZO GIBSON, of Lit.ls Rock, as a cand-
sa,e to represent ;hi, ga Distrie. in IN, United
3 ates Congress
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

OFFICE ASS SPEcIA AS'T l. kA~- DsFT. !
.-.45t Il, Lials E.e .. irk. July ". lc.5.
Maj. Gen. REr rsuLDs, Comd' Dept Ark.-Sir:
VIII you instruct the commindani of the
post at Washington. Ark, TO render the Agents
Of the Treasury Department engaged in and
authorized 10 grther tU. 81 c. 3. A. cotton for
IN. Government. such assistance they may
F-aTsfh for either gathering or guarding such
Very respectfully.
(sigasl,) W. N. FfSiIHAcK,
Asst Special Agent
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

REMovAL.-Oxley's Saloon has been removed
TO the Beller Building, second door from the
corner, where ths best of liquors, it is said, can
be had. Dent forget the door -.--s. ..
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

HnADouARIrRs HoRrMxRN DIvIsios La,
,-f Shrsveyort, La. July 18th, I,iio- ,r
General Orders, RI ...... ~. .-...-. -.
20 No. D.
All o6csrs and soldies Of che late Confsd- rats
army. s-rving in the Indian Territory. hut who
were net citsens Of any Of the Indian Nations,
viii report without delay to the Parolius Q der
E Marshal, Texas. Fort Smith, Ark, or the
nearest post of the United States Forces.
Dy order Of Brig. Gencrai j. 9. Vsatch. Ni-I
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

Hid Qrs. Dept Of Ark.
LITTLE Ro-k. July Is, 1855.
Commanding officers Of troops will T.ndrr
the assistance asked for in the abJre eommuI.i-
cation.
by order OF ---s--
no 20 M. SEX. REYNOLDS.
(siEn-dD ~, VA; BMxBRr"sE,
23-4 Maj. & A. ID. c.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23
For Sale.

vTNHn Jadersigacd Offers for SALE on the Cd
J. Of septenber her place two niles from
Washington (Camdsn road.) csttie. hogs, sheep,
household and kitchen furniture, farming u,en-
sis, and enc OK wagon. ......+ ..-g..
aug23-2s-I. urt doaaL 70 ss1sbTTa q
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23
OFFICE ASSISTANT SPECIAL .a.,---
!. a.. .TREAsURY Drp.n-,@N1 @N1

= TkEAsURY DEPARryPSr
p "a Little Rex, Ark, July 26th, I8a5
Tsfhs Editor Of the Washington Tsteo,ost. ,
SIR-iu answer to numerous inopir;.
what species of cotton the Goverpmrrt ~ io
u s. claims in this State, will brirar s.o. Y "
public informa ton, that it will claim LII I'M
y hich has been either subscribed or II
promised 20 the so-called Cunfedrrate l,.' aN
1t 10 not necessary tina. the c. !. sbnnlj IT, tl
hsd q title to it; the u. D. Government Iaa Ha'7
recognise the right Of tha c. S. 10 hC5 ,i.I n9'
to anything, but it 10 sufficient that III 'is u!
cstton should have been set apart or desc ~
or in any way designed to be devoted n 5I- I,,e3
sss Of hostility TO the U. s. Government ~
Parties who have thus subscribed will
by both the sivil and military sushoritits -' .'ll
strict accountability for she amounts so ,rt "
scsibed by each. .-. .-- ... 'N'
Agents gathering up c. T. A. cotton nv -
thority from Gen. Orme or myself. will givs,I
parties from whom they receive the said ro,t.-
receipts stating the amount subscribed y.
amount received and the condition in al,h
H~TI5i Trlla L7aF W. N. FIsBB.cr
rE1E tn =I-rTT- Assistant Special A Iesn,
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23
Livery Stable.

N" n vVf 0V5OKOs !" y ~
FNHE undersigned have opened Livery Ste
l. bic in this place, where the travelling pub
lie can have their horses attended to and pro-
viaed with plenty Of provrndrr. Stable adjoin-
ing the Post Ofhce. Attentive hostlcrs always
in attendance. I'M. r-T4 rf y-r.,Brn1 raa t- '-'i
CAMPBELL, SMITH & co.
Washington, Aug. %, 1865. 25-tf
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DIR. BENZ. p. JET
MIL a:trnd ali calls for hi. Professional 50
vire- within the :oNn oi Washington. - -a.
July 26. 1865. -e -. 3l-+
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23
.4r WIT zJEIyT'S lrfqaa'H7y
ssassa AXy sIsM.sAs
.,.at.i. e.s. .STOR E. 5.l -5. ~ =
oaposGrs The WASHING Tos Ecrsg.

WHERE will be found general assortment
w of % .-r..res 80 h.I"'rilf1'1 So
DRUGGS AND MEDICINES
that will he constantly supplied by fresh srri-
walls, which he Will sell at most reasonable
prices for CASH Jr COUNTRY PRODUCE en de
LIVERY.
Pr-s q, ions prurr.ll- and rarrfaily prepared
If fresh " ~ zrnnii-' medicines rlsn accom-
panied by the u. sh. -@
'H Ha~ir. com m,1in,r< hrsfirss house, IVA me
charge Of competent assistants. h- will sell On
commission any ami all articles sent 10 hiH.
HNM rh BENZ. = JETT, 81.
Washington telegraph., 1865-08-23

Capt & SUPERINTENDENT, md
Pro. AAr. of Freedm-n and ketugef'
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THE STORM YEsTER DAY.
BROOKLYN city News,

brooklyn CITY News
eHvERE CALE-A sTOREHOUSE STM oA u
LIGHTNING-A NUMBER OF HOUSES UNRCN 'FAi-
TREES UPROOTED AND FENCES PROsTRATEI-. k'V'
severe storm, accompanied by thunder and n mt
Ming passed this city between six and seven occAf
last evening" and although its duration could scarcely
have been twenty minutes q large amount Of damage
caused thereby.
The roof of Thos Shorthand Sons storehouse, Ne
49, on the north pier OF the Atlantic dock struck BY
lightning and set Ere. Tho flames soon communicates
with tho combustble material within, and ignited the
grain The prompt action OF the Fire Department hsd
the effect Of combining the flames to comparatively
small space. The building was, however, flooded with
water and some $40 600 damage resulted
The storehouse contained some twelve thousand
bushels Of corn and other grains, and FIVE hundred
barrels of meal most of which saturated
At the junction of Hamilton avenue, Van Brunt and
Carroll streets the roof OF house was mpeled ncres
the street. and the cornces OF three other buildings
became detached and fell down.
1t was reported that u woman and child were killed -
the above neghborhood but nothing definite could b
ascerianed in regard thereto 1t probable that theirs
was no actual foundation FOR the runor
Nos 49, 3d. 81 and 30 place. occupied 70
Others unroofcd and the chimney tops blown on.
The roof of No. 2C4 Court street was blown against
wooden awning a grocery the opposite side Of
the street, and smashed in the windows. number Of
persons had sought shelter under the awning and
rowly escaped with their lives No one was hurt, how
ever.
The roof Of Nicholas Amermans grocery, ON the cor
OF Myrtle avenue and OXFORD street, together win
those of two adjoining buildings were blown down,
carsing damage to tho amount of 500
The now extension to the house of No Engine Com
pany, the corner Of Carlton and Myrtle avenues
which was to have been opened this evening for tho In
srccsion of the public was unroofcd. Damage $500
Tho liberty pole Fort Greene, appearing in mmnens
danger Of being blown down, Mr.. Martin Phranor and
assembled the hill for the purpose Of lowering the
flag. While attempting to do SO, gust Of wind took
both OF their feet and impelled them a distance Of
thirty feet before they could thcmseis
1t was the greatest blow either Of them had ever ez.
perienced The young man was somewhat injured, b
not badly.
Nos 30 and IS Dean street uproofed and bricks
from the chimneys flew in all directions.
large number Of trees In different sections OF the city
were uprooed fences were blown bown, awnings rpps
&C.
Three houses corner Of Myrtle and Franklin avenues
were unroofed. Damage 81, 900.
A house Atlantic avenue, near ClassCn avenue ~
also made bare. Damage $500.
Much damage doubtless resulted In the ou1ee
wards but SO far as ascertaincd lives lost.
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articles, are worthy Of special attention. The
evils pointed ont can be avoided by the shop
keepers and dealers of this class keeping n
complete and careful record Of all articles
purchased: and one Of the duties of the Cor
poration Attorneys Office is to see that this
law is acted mp to. But the letter reveals the
fact that the members Of the Common Council,
or whoever grants these licenses, have been
giving them to numbers of persons who can
neither read Dorw write. This should be stopped
or, at least all having licenses should he COM
PEELED to employ clerk to make entries for
them if they cannot write themselves. In the
working of the Office. as explained by Mr..
Shea, we can see nothing to complain Of on the
part of persons sucd: and certainly nothing on
the part of the public.
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THE BALTIMORE AND Ono RAILROAD. Among the
blessings which tho dawn of pence has secured is the
freedom from danger and difficulty chief thorough
fares along the border and especially the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, which has vigorously extended lis ac-
ties of late and is a, entirely free from any liability
TO interruption annoyance in It's extensive freight ana
passage operations The road has very large through
produce and coal trade bitumpous and gas Goals and
it's equipment which has lately been much improved in
engines and cars now almost entirely relieved from
service in the military operations and devoted TO the
public accommodation Its ability TO take to the West
from Baltimore, including the shipments from Boston,
New York and Philadelphia for which II possesses pe
ciar advantages thousond hyo hundred tons
of merchandise daily, which distribute TO all the
towns and statons.n the far West through numerous
and lately improved railroad and river connections The
road runs through and to many Of the important
battle fields of the war, In which of our distin-
gushod generals with jackson, Johnston and others Of
the rebels and their several armies directly participated
Passenger trains leave Baltimore daily at nine A. N. and
forty minutes past nine NJ, except Sunday when the
forty minutes past nine r. u V only run
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BARLOW Down ON SECRETARY STANroN-BEN
WOOD's ExPLANATroN--A FUNNY BUSINESS ALL
RouNp.-Belmont and Barlow's newspaper has
for some days past been pitching into Secre-
tary Stanton, of the War Office, as if by con-
tract. The Hon. Ben Wood very broadly in
sinuates that it is by contract. From what he
says we conclude that the Blair family are
looking up again in the world; that they have
"great expectations"-Old Blair and all the
Blairs-of sandy Johnson;" that Montgomery
Blair, late postmaster general. is again on the
track of Cabinet situation; that he has somc'
how or other got the idea into his head that
Secretary Stanton, of the War Office, by little
newspaper pressure, can be crowded out; that
for this purpose the said Montgomery Blair
recently in New York, had con-
ference with Barlow, the result Of which
was an understanding that if Barlow would get
up and keep up a lively "hue and cry" against
Stanton SO as to get him out, the Blair influence
would slip Montgomery into his place, who
would tten turn over the administration into the
hands OF the Belmont Chicago democracy, and
make Belmont and Barlow's paper the chief
organ of candy Johnson" and favored re-
cipient of the marrow bones and side dishes
of the White House kitchen. Ben Wood
broadly hints that this arrangement accounts
for the persistent attacks of Barlow's paper
upon Secretary Stanton, and from the shifting
politics" of that paper, and its hard up condi-
ton, we suspec. that Ben is on the right scent.
Barlow's paper Of yesterday, in fact, makes
such a marked specially of Stanton that we
cannot doubt the thing is done by contract.
But the Tribune and the Post are likewise
down on Stanton. What are they after? Is
Montgomery Blair their man? We cannot tell.
Horace Greeley was pretty thick with old Blair
as a peaccmakcr some time ago; but still we
guess that he is dead against the democratic
proclivities of the Blairs and their extensive
family Of absorbents OF the spoils. We fear
that Tire Tribune has laundering for Ben Butler,
and that the scolding termagants of the Post
have q weakness in the same direction. The
removal of Stanton is not an improbable thing;
but il his successor should turn out TO be n man
not to be used by the Blairs, Barlows, Bryants
or Greeleys we should not be at all surprised.
II is one thing TO make Cabinet vacancy, but
1t is another thing to Gil IT.
Meantime Forney is after the Blairs with q
sharp stick. He would like to be Secretary of
the Navy; but the removal of old
Mr.. Welles would be bad business
for the Blairs. Who can give us the
statistics Of the rich droppings and fat
pickiugs absorbed by the Blairs from old Mr..
Welcs, as the head Of the Navy Department?
Thurlow Weed is, perhaps, the only man who,
from his experience in "free WOOL" could work
up these statistics, job by job, dollars and
cents. But if you put Captain FCrney in the
Navy Department, he win have his own re-
taners, in addition to his two newspapers, tc
provide for, and the Blairs will have to go
J wo must trust to luck and candy Johnson" II
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An italian Festival.

Last evening festive gathering Of unique and re-
akabe character assembled in the Wooster street pub
lie school The occasion tho first annual commence
mont Of Italian evening school for adults. Among
the brilliant company present were the italian Consul,
G. Aufora Duke di Liagn,no; the Vice Consul g. Ave-
zano the Danish Minister and large number Of ladies'
There musicgonune Italian music, and no higher
praise be givenby Antonio and Ettore Barin with
their pupils There eloquent animated addresses
and one general feeling, 'di uaione frotsiid:-a.
The movement which gave rise to the establishment Of
Italian evening school was commenced in November,
1864 but consequence OF the difficulty of obtaining tho
requisite books the school fairly started until tho
following January Between fifty and sixty pupils
entercd their names. In some Instances fathers
and children found in the same class
II is onIy necessary to those who have taken
prominent part in the tuition to show that In every de-
pa-mcn the best possible assistance has been obtained
The masters are :-princpaf and teacher Of geometry
and natural rhlosophy-Professor Aclille Magn Eng
ItaIian-I Pcrcui Musc-X. Barili Drawing Sig
De Grandi The school Is under the patronage Of the
Italian Benevolent society, and the instruction is given
free suitable room has been granted BY the school
Commissioners and the school, which Is held three times
a week. VIII be r-opened In October next
Some of the drawings made by the pupils were ex.
hihtod last evening. They were euogsed IN the
who remarked that Italy FOR centuries was the home OF
art Even now that country was full Of the works OF the
great masters, and their blood still flowed in Italian
veins. lAppausc.) If there any people on tho
face Of tho earth who could say OF America, his my
country" II the Italians for 1t Italian who
discovered the country and II was another Italian who
christened IT, Cheers But for Columbus, Manhattan
Island might still have echoed only the cries Of scrcecb
owls aud oposnms and might still have been pcopled
by Indians whose food soft clans and whose money
was iittl1 smells: daughter and appausel
Secretary L. Pcrctti Mr. r. NASH President OF the 1tal
ian society, and Mr.. A. Magn, President Of the School
Committee, also delivered addresses The latter gentle
spoke in Italian. He alluded 20 tho glorious strug
gle by which the Italian nation had shaken OF the brutal
yoke armed power and asked what Italians Aneri-
do 10 aid tho progress Of their country He
answered, let them lend their help towards shaking or
the yoke OF ignorance Let them educate and improve
Italians by every means in their power America had
led the way in tho OF enlightenment and progress
and Italy would follow like planet after a sun.
In the OF the evening donation of nfty dollars
received from Mrs James Gordon Bennett, and
warmly acknowledged as the first gift received in the
new school house.