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80 LOAN

These Notes are issued under date Of June 6 1855 and
are payable three years from that time, in currency or
are converted at the option of the holder into
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TO THE PURLEC.

w w. SNEAD is prepared to open Iron Safes
w Bank Vaults, and ali kinds Of Loeksmthing
ana Bell Hanging generally He can be found at r d.
BOSHER'S Coach Factory, on Ninth street. between
Main and Cary. ap@4-ot
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TRADERS' BANK, City OfIsichmOnd.

NOTICE.-This Bank is now open for the purpose
settling up its business All persons interested
quested TO come forward and settle at the office of
Messrs. Wm B. lsaacs Co., corner Of Main and l4h
streets Z. SINTON, Cashier.
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UNITED STATES 500 SIX PER CT
GOLD BEARING BONDS.


GOLD BEARING BONDS.
These Bonds are now worth premium of nine per
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makes the actual profit the 13O loan at current rates
Including interest about ten per cent per annum besides
It's exemption from State and municipal taxation, which
adds from TO three per cent more according to the
rate levied upon other property The interest is payable
Semiannualy by coupons attached to each note which
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The interest amounts to
One cent per day on $50 note.
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Notes of all the denominations named will be promptly
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THE ONLY LOAN IN MARKET,
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Less than 100000 900 of the Loan authorized by the
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SUBSCRIPTION AGENT
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sub-lm PHILADELPHIA.
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Union THE CONSTITUTION AND OF THE LAWS
RICHMOND VA THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 1865
FINANCIAL.
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SEVEN THIRTY LOAN.

By authority Of the Secretary of the Treasury the
dersgned has assumed the General Subscription Agency
for the sale of the United States Treasury Notes bearing
seven and three.tenths per cent interest per snnum,
known as the
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SPECIAL NOTICE.l

SPECIAL NOTICE.l
Hzs Hair DprOOted from all parts Of the'body
in five minutes without injury TO the skin, by "UP
HAMS DEPILATORY POWDER" Ash or send for
"Uphams Depilatory Powder and take no other Price
Sl Mailed to any address for 81 %, by
S. C. UPHAM,
96 South Eighth street Philadelphia, Pa.
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P,r,ons desiring % ubscribs 20 the RICHMOND WHt'
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ESPECIAL NOTICE.l
% The Japanese Hair Stain colors the
Hair, Whiskers and Moustache beautiful black or
brown It consists Of only one preparation Color will
not fade or wash out. Only 30 cents box. Mailed to
any address for 20 cents by s. c.. UPHAM,
% South Eighth street, Philadelphia Pa.
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CURED.-The
TRONIER'S HAIR DYE.-FIFI

TROMER'S HAIR DXE.-FlFTY CENTS
N A BOX.-Boxes larger than dyes that sell for 81.
Natural, durable, beautiful. Warranted to please
This article has been thoroughly tested by Dr. Chiffon
of New York and Professors Booth and Garrett of Phil
adelpha who pronounce it free from al poisonous in
gradients and the material composing will not nure
the most delicate hair. Sold by druggists and fancy
goods dealers everywhere -
JOHN J. KRONER
Sole Proprietor 4U3 Chestnut Street,
my2-3m Philadelphia, Pa
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NEW GREEK COMPANY,

THE annual meeting Of the stockholders of this
L pany will take place on MONDAY the Sth day Of May
next at - o'clock noon, at this Office No. 3ll Walnut
street Philadelphia where election will be held for
Eve managers for TIE ensuing year
STANLY c. HYLTON,
PHnADELPHIA April TO- 1865. Secretary
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Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

SUcoEss IN AaRIcULTURE.-1n our country it is 8 we'll known fact that most of our suc- cessful farmers, as well as merchants and pro- fessioual men, are those who began lie at the very lowest step in the ladder, and have worked themselves up to competency and fame by the force of their own energies. We have supposed that in England this was the excep- ton rather than the rule. In paper lately read by Alderman Mechi before large meet ing of agriculturists in England, it is stated that among the farmers of that country there are many notable instances of great wealth and position attained by those who once fol- lowed their own blow, sowed their own seed fed their own stock and marketed their own produce. In fact,' said Mir. Mechi, prac- tical agriculture is composed of self-made men. So strong is the belief in the truth of this theory that respected practical friend of mine in Cambridgesh:re said to me- never knew young man to succeed as a farmer who began with ten thousand pounds capital.' And on asking him why, Well, he said, his hab- it's are usually too expensive for beginner |; he trusts too much to others, and is not sufi ciently impressed with the necessity for per sonal supervision, vigilance, frugality, and general economy in the management of his farm F5 "''.'
 To the great multitude of young American farmers who. .are beginning to live with noth- ing but their hands, and to those who have taken the first step or two up the ladder, but find their progress impeded by Q want of capi- tai, and by a load of debt almost too heavy for endurance, this statement may afford en- couragement and even gratitude that we are not the pampered sons of wealth.
 .''.'' N E. Farmer
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JosR BILLlNoa ON CLEVER F9ILows.-It ix perfectly astounding how full ov clever fellows the world ix. Yu kan find them almost every where, on the korner ov the streets reddy teW say, " mi dear follow, how are you 2" and au- iourn at onst tew the hstell and take driuk with yu. Yu kan find them in the churches, reddY tew slap yu on the back and take Yure measure for front pew, next tew the Hon. Hannibel Herring Rallibut, Esq, at the lucid hgger ov 450 1ollars per year, and liberal chanss at the contribushun plate, twice every 5unda. Yu kan find them in the lucky posses sion ov blood bay pair of geldings, sired bi Casshus M. Klay, and jist refused tew the wid. der ov defunk sope bller at 2700 dollars, but tew yu l con6denshally tew yu l! tha will be placed at $2000. Yu kan 6nd them in nomi. nashun for congress. bland, fond and pekuliar, kneeling tsw acksep yurs suferage, az Timber az lover of the milk weed genus. at the bal morell of a 30.O00 dollar maiden. Yu kan fnd them reddy tew enoorse yure paper, yesterday, for swl the mummy in tue institushun. Good Lord Good Lord l how thick tha are. al- wus treat these fsllars kindly, list as tho lov them, but alwus stand in front ov them, as dew when I admire mule. don't think tha hay az muteh mails as impucense, and sum ov them are 90 innersent, that really beleaf tha think tha are honest l don't think the world could get along without theze clever fell lers, thu arc jist what keep truth above par, and furnish the romanse ov life with continual freshness. I ga, long live theze cleve, fellers and when tha die if tha can manage to wiggle themselfs into the better land, am the last man who will desire tew step on their tales.
 Ii ...,,.. >.. Respectfully, ,.... '.- .:.l .. !. . JosH BILLINGS
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

TIE SOLDIERS JANE JERUsHA. A soldier of the 249th Massachusetts Regiment has sent us the following piece of poetry. which we reduced to blank verse as more appropri- ate to both style and subject:
 It is many years since fell in love with Jane Jerusha Skreggs, The handsomest coun- meadow, creek, and wood and dell, so often we did walk, and the moonlight smiled on our meeting lips, and night winds learned our talk. Jane Jerusha was all to me, for my heart was young and true, and loved with a double-and-twisted love and love that was honest, too. roamed all oveP the neig hbor's farms, and robbed the widowed bowers. and tore my trowsers and scratched my bands in search of the choicest flowers. In my boyisb love brought all this to my Jerusha Jane ;- but I'd not be SO foolish now, if I were boy again. A city chap then came along, all dressed up in store clothes, with shiny hat a shiny vest. and moustache under his nose. He talked to her of singing schools, (for her father owned farm,) and she left me the country love, and took the new chaps arm And all that night I never slept. nor could sleep next day for loved that dear girl with a love that :,ought could drive away. strove to win her back, but it was all in vain the city chapewith hairy lip married my Jerusho Jane. And my poor heart was sick and sore, until the thought struck me. that just as good fish remained as ever was caught in the sea- 50 I went to the Methodist Church one night. and saw a dark brown curl, peeping from un det gipsy hat, and married that very elr'; And many years have passed ard gone and think my loss my gain and l often oless that fancy chap that stole my ysrusha Jane.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

SKISx1Na GEN. BurLERs HoRsE.--About three months ago, while in the neighborhood of the Dutch Gap Canal, General Butler receiv. ed information that his favorite horse Almond Eye had been accidentally killed by falling into deep ravine. Upon the departure of his informent he ordered an Irishman to 20 and skin him. ..-....
 What, is Almond Eye dead ? asked Pat.
 Whats that to your replied Butler; do as bid you and ask no questions
 Pat went about bis business, and in an hour or two returned. s
 We'll, Pat. where have you been all this time ? asked the general.
 Skinning the horse, yer honor.'
 Does it take nearly two hours to perform such an operatioa?' a No. yer honor. but thin you see it tuck bout half an hour to catch him.
 Catch him fire and furies was he alive ? Yes, yer honor--and you know I could not skin him alive.' N'
 Skin him alive did you kill him I,
 To be sure did you know must obey orders without asking any qaestions.'
 Gen Butler eyed his servant with such a ma. licious look that Pat thought he medi,ated skinning an Irishman in revenge for the death of his horse.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27
WHEN THIS OLD HAT WAS NEW.

I'm sitting down to muse awhile. very often do, And memory brings back the time
 When this old hat was new. Kind loving friends, with cordial smile, Come crowding on my view. For fortune beamed on mo the while
 When this old hat was new. And are thsy not as loving yet,
 Those whom of yore l knew Misfortune, true, his seal has set
 Since this old hat was new. An, no the hat has rusty grown, And friends no longer true My felf, not me, they sought, 'tis shown, When this old hat WAS new. :. B ut cold neglect nor bitter scorn
 This heart can n'er subdue; It beats as proudly now Us when
 This good old hat was new. Pass on-laugh on-your silly pride
 Perchance you yet may rue; E A battered hat some brains may hide, An empty pate the new.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

A DMINurIvE BRsED OF CArT1E-In the report of the Secretary of the Massach usptts State Board of Agricuiture tor 1862, Mr. Flint gives the: following description of the COWS of Brittany. a province in the North oi France. as observed by hun at tue International Exhibl
 tion In London: ,...a. ..e .r. ...l-
 The little Bretagne COWS pleased me exceed
 ingly. Standing only about three feet hiah on their lees--the most fashionable height mostly black and white; now and then, but rarely, red and white they are as docie us kittens. npd look pretty enough to become the kitchen pet of the hard pressed mountain. or hillside farmer. with pastures too-xh,rs for a groseer gssssssszsz Of hay will stf. fee for their limited wants for twenty four hours and they would evidently fill U ten quart pail as quick and and as loug as any uther COW.
 Those pretty COWS will often hold out in milk, so the herdsman said, from fifteen to eighteen months after calving. and often begin with the first calf with six or seven quarts q day. The horn is fine, not unlike the Jer- sey, but smaller and tapering of gradually, and ths escutchson or milk marks of Gueuou generally very good. .. .... -..
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27
WORTHY OF IMITATION. have two laY

WORTHY OF 1MITATIoN.-We have two laws in Maine. which think Massachusetts, and indeed all the other States, would do well to adopt. The first is one enacted at the sugges- tion of Governor Hubbard. in 1851. He was land still is) an extensive medical practitioner in the state, and in course of his journeyings far and near, driving his own beast, he real ized the need of frequent and convenient wa tering places on the highways. By his re- commendation, the Legislature passed 2 law proposing that any person, 10 the acceptance of the selectmen, who should set up good tub or trough by the roadside, into which pure water should be constantly discharged. and
 make it easily accessible to travellers, should have an abatement of three dollars on their taxes every year as long as that convenience should be maintained. The consequence is, now, you cannot travel far on any principal road in Maine, where you will not see flow ing fountain of pure water, at which horses and cattle can refresh themselves and for the most part also. you will see a tin dipper hang
 ing from the psnstock. by means of which the human traveller may partake of Adams ale = The Maine Law. you know. was Maine stat ute, and Gov. Hubbard was in office when that was passed. Another provision of law in Maine, entitled to imitation. is this i: Any per- son in the rural towns who will set out and properly protect rows of shade-trees on the lines of the road are rewarded by an abate- ment on their taxes. In many towns, ,thers- lore, you will now see the highways orna- mented and shaded by growing sugar. naples,
 elm, linden, and other decidueus trees and in many instances the effect is much set of by the intermingling of evergreen trees. such az hemloeks, frs. spruce, scsdars, ard pines = Such ornaments are not only a luxury 10 travellers in warm weather. but they enb ance the value of the contagious fsrms.-AY Ez-
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27
MYArrs LINEAN rLANr.-This is the bes

MYArr's LINEAN FLANr.-This is the best variety growing very large, is very tender, of mild and superior flavor, ia very early and may be cut most of the season. This under the name of the Wine Plant, has been widely disseminated, but 1t can be got cheaply from every nursery, under it's true name.
 Plant in deep, rich, well-drained soil. cut of the seed and stalks when they appear. and you may have supply for i've mont S. Some of the varieties are so hard and acid, that su gar hus little effect on them. but this vii; be found more mild and pleasant. -,
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

though considered rather sharp than other wise has been served some very cute tricks. Among the rest we have heard of poor cob bier who made league with him. and after enjoying every earthly blessing. he was waited upon at the end of the term by his birthstone majesty, who demanded his soul. The cob. bier took sharp knife, and ripping of the sole of his shoe. threw 1t at the feet of his illustrious guest. What does this mean r cried the latter. Look at the contract 1! was the reply of the oobbler. Satan exam. ined the contract. and found that the word was spelled soLE. which only eatitlsd him tc the piece of leather. He turned on his heel and went of scratching his head, and ha: been called 'Old Scratch ever since.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

A DUrcu ADvEnTIsEMEET.-Ru RundawnJ or shtolsn or sh,raid.-mine pig piack horse, about fourteen or fifteen hands and six inches high. He ish got four pack legs, two before and two pehint, and ish black all over bis body except his face, und dat ish black too He drots and runs and ganters und paces, und walks, und ven he walks his feet und legs all gu one after anoder He ish got TWO ears upon his head, both alike, only one ish plnck- CT as toder He ish two eyes, one ish put out und tudder ish upon ihe side of his head, und ven you go on the blind side he won't see you Ven he ests much his peliy is pig und he ish got long dale vot hangs dohn pebint, but cut it short fodder day uud now 1t ish not as long as it was before. He ish ehod all around, put his pebint shoes comd of. and now he ish only got s'oes before. He holIs up his head und looks gaily. und ven he ish scairt he sbumps about like no:ing in te werlt, He will ride init saddle, or chase, or cart, or go by himself mitout nopoddy but nag on bis pack, init little poy. He ish not berry old, Il d ven be walks or runs, his head :oines first und his tail shays pehint, only ven he turns round, and gifts mad, und then his tail comes first. .- -G LI
 Whoever shall bring him pack shall pay five tolars reward und ask no questions, and if he bring back de lief as shtole him, he shall pay twenty-five tolars reward, s..5....
 HANS JACOB VANDERLITZESKRouTzx1.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27
Agricultural Dcpartn1ent.
PREPARED EXPRESSLY FOR THE ENQUIRER BY
 T. s. GOLD. West Cornwall, Ct. To schom alt Communications should De addressed
70 THE FRIENDS OF RURAL IMPROVEMENT |:


 At the request of the ploprietors of the Enquirer, shall attempt to furnish weekly a column of original or selected matter designed to advance the interests of the cultivators o! the soil. A wide range embracing everything calculated to advance the interests or pleas and correspondents are invited to send in their favors Let us hear from you, farmers, how you raise yeur fruit, and crops and stock and from the wives and daughters, what flower you raise. and how you do it, how you make your butter, and cheese and cake, cook your meats and vegetables. preserve your fruits, and in fact everything which if done rightly makes good farming and good living, but done wrong is sure to make poor farming and hard living.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

HISTORICAL PARALLEL King Henry VI. of Frauce, about the best monarch that country ever had, was assassinated.
 He was' says President Henault, his own general and bis own minister.
 He united 10 blunt frankness. the. most dextreous policy, to the most elevated senti. ments delightful simplicity of manners. aud to an undann;ed courage, Q most touching feeling of humility and oenevolence. He often 4orgave, and when bound to punish. us in the case of B,ron, lie did it with extreme regret.-.- His life was repeatedly attempted by assassins. who were stimulated by the old fanaticism of the Leayue, and WIS at las, staUb.d t, death il, his carriage, by R.villac ou the l4lh of May, l6l0."-Hartord Press.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27
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SPRING BoNNFTs AND FALSE HAIn.-The fashions this Spring for ladies' bonnets are monstrously absurd in that most caprcious of all articles of female covering. Heretofore the thing has retreated from the forehead, with high, rather capacious front piecs:- This has been the repository of flowers and all sorts of things vegetable and floral. bu. all this is about to disappear. The new spring bonnet aban,lons all attempts at rising above the head of tue fair wearer. It cliugs close to the cranium, and is tile else lhan delicate bit of gauge or similar material VT ipped oyer the top of the head and united in q huge bow under the chin If flowers are used, isey adorn the exterior, not ihe inside of the non- net, for that is incapable of embracing aay' thing except the beautiful adornmeht "n,on .,nl nature gives as covering for tho beau' oy the way, do you. see how suddenly curis @ nsve dropped down up ,n the shou ders ol 'no esH' and what splendid tresses now adosn Peopie formerly almost destitute of hair. Alas itiat ar, sbould abuse nature. and that the hair of dead women should grace the heads of living h,.",,tv such is the demand for artificial curis That even the animal ia brought in to sunnlv ,bis fashionable female necessity.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

bGr The Christian Commission has new machine in the shape of large coffee boiler Oh wheels, with bvxes for sugar. milk and other supplies attached, which is very convenient in distributing supplies to the army. e'..
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

bT When President Lincoln received tel egraphic dispatch announcing that Gen. Lee would be obliged to surrender il pushed, the President briefly sent as reply Let him be pushed. A Lincoln. z
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

5 b9e A parsimonious seaeaptain. answering the complaint of his men that the bread was
 bad. exclaimed, what complain of your bread
 that is made ot flour What do you think of the Apostles 2 They eat shew-blsad, made from oli boots and shoes 5a asA ls5
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

FAsHroSA1E WOMEN Read the biographi s of our great and good men aud women; not one of them had a fashionable mother They nearly all sprang from plain, strong niuded women who had about as little to do with fash ions as with the changing clouds.
Litchfield enquirer., 1865-04-27

NORTH CAROLINA BALL Roox.-. Miss, can I
 have the pleasure of dancing with you the next
 cotillion7 Well. don't know--' .Enaae- | cd. peihapsf Well. ef you must know, l sin't quits dens ehaving IVY ras ssm T
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GOING HOME.

Where are you going so fast. old man,
 Where are you going 80 fasts ''# " There's valley to cross, and river t. ford, There's clasp of the hand, and parting word, And a tremulous sigh for the past, old man :; f The beautiful, vanished past. r-.t .' The road has been rugged and rough old man;
 To your feet it. been rugged and rough But you see dear being, with gentle eyes. Has shaIed in your labor and sacrifice An! that has been sunshine enough, cid man,
 For jou or me sunshine enough. How long since you passed OCT the hill. old
 man.
 Of life, OCT the top of the hills Were there beautiful valleys on t'othe" side l! Were there flowers and trees with there bralsch-
 es wide
 To shut out the heat of the sun, old man,
 The heat of the fervid snn?
 And how did you cross the dark waves, old Of sorrow, the fearful waves! Did you lay your dear treasures by, one by one, With an aching heslt, and God will be done , Under the ways de dust, old man.
 In their graves meath the waysids dust There are sorrow and labor for all, old man Alas there is sorrow for all. And you, peradventure, have had your share, For eighty long winters have whitened your
 hair,
 And they've whits ned your heart as we'll,
 old man,
 Thank God your old heart as well. You're now at the foot of the hill, old man, At last at the foot of the hill, The sun has gone down in golden glow, And the heavenly city lies just below; = Go in through the pearly gate. old man. The beautiful pearly gate =