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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10
ICE CREAM SALOON!
TO THE LADIES.

- -
Upper & FUNKHOUSER are now receiving at
'Whites Corner" opposite Benz. Crawford
old stand one of the largest and prctiest stock OF
DRESS GOODS they have ever had, to which they
invite the special attention Of the Ladies.
Their stock embraces, in part, the following
kinds, viz:
Black Gro dc Rhine Silk,
French Merinos Empress Cloths,
Scotch Plaids Plain and Plaid Poplins,
Printed Armines and Delaines, Opera Flannels,
Alpaccas, Coburgs, American Prints. Bal
moral Skirts. A splendid lot Of
Shawls Hosiery & Gloves,
Blcached Cotton, Brown Cotton,
Combs, t'ruShes
Dress Trimmings, &c., &c.
The above goods with the exception Of Cotton
fabrics) can and will be sold at aStonishingly low
prices for CASH as we have determined to sell all
our goods at the smallest possible advance above
cost.
We are anxious to see our old friends again,
and give this general irritation to all to give US
3 call
Stanton, Sept 20-om.
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VIZ learn that Cspt. Collins has been re-
lievei from duty. as Provost Marshal at this
point and Lieut.. Painter assigned to that
position. = E
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NotlCc ID Parties Sending
Freight TO and from
StaufllOn.

TIVE Va G. r. r. Co. will furnish cars at Stncu.
/ ton as far as they can to receive loading en-
the track destined for market Mersrs Mcclure
and Bumgardner have a house immediately OH tie
track and will receive produce in the absence OF
cars on reasonable terms to be settled by ownsrs
Goods not consigned TO other specified houses OF
not taken from the cars will be stored in the Ware
House OF McSsrs Mcclure and Bumgardner, being
the most convenient house to The track Mr. r.
j. Hope and Messrs Ker, Stevenson Co have also
houses convenient for transacting this business.
Fl. D. WHITCOMB,
General Superintendent
gs~ Rockingham Register aud Staunton spsc>.
tator insert.
July est.
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WE have Just received and arc now opening a
w general assortment of desirable goods, in
the GROCERY LINE, and to which we respect
fully ask the attention of our friends before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Our stock includes:
Marshalls Liverpool Salt,
Ground Alum ="
Sugars of all kinds,
COfic.s g g
Molasses 60 I"
Syrups !" {"
Teas g "
Bacon-Countrv and Western,
Nais--assorted sizes and kinds,
Tanner OLDEST and Common,
Buckets and Broopls,
Adamantinc and Tallow Candies,
Dye Stutfs and Spices,
Bed Cords and Plow Lines,
Brushes and Curry Combs
Mason's, Emery's and
Goslings Backing,
Cotton Yarn, Cotton Cloth.
Osnaburgs, Quecnsware,
Stoncware, &c. &c.
CASH PAID FOR ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE
POWELL & BLACKLEY.
e.,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10

We refer those of our readers who may
like to quaf' something really pure and old
10 tho card Of H. T. Richards & Co, in an
other column.
Their stock is full aud complete, cmhra-
Q ng almost every variety of Wine, Brandy
Whisky. &C., sufficient to satisfy the appc'
tite Of the most fastidious connoisscur
From q slight ;a,nination made by US, as
to the quality of the ''Old Rye" We can
truly say it is very fine, and not willing that
our friends should place too high an estimate
on our judgement we advise them to scno
for a sample and try it.
Dealers, Physicians, Druggists and FAINT
lies. who want something fine to be used
incidentally, would do well to give Messrs'
Richards & Co, call.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10
Masonic Notices.

rENIE stated c0nvoeations Of Union RoYal\ = i
1 Arch Chapter No. 2 are held at the w
Masonic Hall, in the town ofSarnton. on the t. "
SECOND and FOURTH Tuesday OF each month, be-
tween the LIST day Of October and the lst day Of
April: and Oh the SECOND Tuesday Of each month.
between the lst day of April and the lst day of
October.
Transient Companions in good standing arc fra
ternallr invited TO ottend.
By Order Of The n +. High Priest
JAMES L. PATTERSON Scc'r~
September 8. l865--tf.
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We resurn our il.snks to Acssrs. VIM. T.
eJe~ell at Post Office, and A. !. i,odsmead
at Nerede'his Old stand, for frequent fayoTs
OF late papers in advance ofthe mail.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10

VIRGINIA CENTRAL RAILROAD-OPEN
Y To JACKSON'S RIVER-On and after Mos-
DAY, July cath, DAILY PASSENGER
TRAIN will he run between Richmond and
Staunton, leaving Richmond at 6 45 a. NJ. and
Staunton at 7 Is A. NJ. This train connects with
the trains on the Orange and Alexandria railroad
at Gordonsvile.
a PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Staunton ca
TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS
at A. NJ. for points West
A FREIGHT TRAIN will leave Richmond on
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS.
owing to the destruction Of station buildings,
parties sending freight must arrange for its reno
val from the cars on its arrival at destination.
The ACCOMMODATION PASSENGER TRAIN
is discontinued for the present
II. ID. WHITCOMD.
Zuly est. Gen'l Supcr't,
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We learn that mex paper Will shortly be
started in lexington hy Le'cher and ''uiicr,
~ b. called the ',ston"wtli Banner
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VA. CENTRAL RAE Roam

NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS
~ Goods purchased in Northern Cities con 70
consigned to Stephen Hunter, General Freight
Agent, Richmond The whole charge for the
transit from the warf to the depot, including
wharfage, drayage, Storage and commission,
VIII not exceed ten cents per 100 lbs, and On heavy
articles will be mitch less. Goods can be sent 10
any station oh the Virginia Central Railroad.
where the company has an agent. Freight viii
be collected at destination
II. D. WHITC OSIB,
Oct ]S-H Gen'l Superintendent
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10

TIME stated communications of Stanton &
J. Lodge No. Is. OF Free and Accepted =. s.
iaaons, are bcid IT the Masonic Hall on the W
SEroSD and LAST FRIDAY Of each month.
Transient Brethren in good standing arc fra
'arnoD, invited 10 attend.
=. Order Of be Wor$h;pfpl Master
JAMES f. PATTERSON Seer
Snntrta!.er afi lEG,--tf
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10
M A r r / f. D .

At the residence Of the Brides Mother on the 18th
inst. by the Rev. G. c. Chaplin, Mr.. JAMES. p
HAWKINS of Staunton, and Miss LIE. W. LUMP
KIN of Danyille, Va.
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WHOLESALE PRICES.
Reported H*cekiy by Blair & Power.

Brcon--Per pound, Canvass hams, 3o@s33;
Plain hams 27l3o; Sides, 22M22s Shoulders,
1920 Mess Beef, per Dbl, loGl2.
Flour--Per barrel, Family, $l40l5; Extra,
l2.oo@l3.oo; Superiine, 9,25Gsloa.
Co0ec-Per pound, Java. 4s(a50; Laguayra,
1896 Rio, 3oN,32 French Ground l51le:
Ground Java, 1000; Plantation Coffee ls@,
10.
Sugcr-Per pound Standard Crushed, 2l}@
o2A Pulverized, 2llC,a2A; "A' Refined GOA,
2o1; ''B'' Refined, la4fa.2o; ''C'' Refined, lSlM
10; &c" Extra, le@le}; Yellow, l71@ls;
Brown, 14NHlsG.lS.
lKozasses--per gallon, New Orleans,-M-;
Cuba, 55G,6o; Porto Rico. l5@75; Sugar House
45M}5O.
Tsgs--Per pound. Gunpow der, 81 aoG2 IS;
1mpcrial, a.. 50; Young !lyson: l@l,25 Ja-
pan, l(n.l 30: nol',ng, 65C1-s5.
But. Per pound. i5Gs5o.
Ln,|--l'cr pound. 23Gr.30
CSc>se-Fer pound, Eastern, %; Western, COG
2; Dairy, %.
Ffsl--per barrel Iachercl $1,000; do No.
2 ;sl5G1l5; do. No. 3, $l4ni.l4. so; do. per kit,
No. l. - 80 do. per kit, No. :, Sc, 25; Alewves
81, SOFAS Hcr1'ings. - 70.
C&n1'~s-pc- pound, Sperm, 45 !Aaamantine,
3lG:,332; Tallow, 22Gl23.
Suh.-Per sack, Liverpool, S4@4.25; Ground
Alum, $685..
Ho0t-i CT pouHu, ~ i;sAeu, oU(Oboj Cn"aSn-
ed, 400s45.
To6occo-Common Lugs, SIS .ooG> 600; Good
Lugs, 81 5OGalo 90; Fine Lugs, S9C1l2; Com
mon Leaf, Sl2GSl5; Good Leaf, S2OaSS25; Heavy
leaf for shipping, S23GlS3o Fine leaf for wrap
pers S25G9S6o; Fancy leaf fer manufacturing.
.s3oMsloo; Fine leaf for shipping, $25@3G.
Grun--Per bushc Wheat, sea- so; Corn,
white, 95GlSl, o5; Oats 50EIGo; Rye, 81 ; Flax
seed. g. 50M2, 60.
Nsp--per 100 pounds, Northern, 81 ,5oGSo, 90;
Western, &c
I4ti<Ecy--I'er gallon, Old Rye, five years old,
81, 50Cl$5; Old Bourbon 81, 75E1S4; Aononga-
liei.l. 81, 60MsS2, 10; Eectitied 50 30N>2,5o.
Brandy-Pcr gallon, French, Sl0@>$l5; Apple
50, 23lasS3, So.
Winss--Per dozen, Sherry, Se07; Porte, Sc
M>SG, so; Claret, per dozen, S6@;S6, SO; Cham
pacue 20.
Br,cn M,eetia9s--Augusta, IA, 80 Granville
~. 50 Rocklish IL, 81. .as
R'elcAed Cottoas.--Ncw York Mills 60; Black
Water, 10; Erie Steam Mills, rs, 30; Waterloo
Mills, 81, 65
Cation Osn35uTqs--3D.
Hurry C.1ttoss Ducdin2-:5.
\ TIC E.--Our books having been de-
j I stroTcd by fire at Greenwood during Gen
cral Shcridans raid. we respectfully ask ali per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to us to come
f,r, ri and {ho hoy
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10
LOCAL ITEMS.

THE Circuit Court of Augusta, which has
been in session since the 1st inst, has bccn
engaged solely in the trial Of Criminal cases,
With the following result.
Jas. W. Huffman, charged with horse
stealing, THREE indictments, was sentenced to
the Penitcntiary for eight years.
VIM. Grove, charged with horse stealing,
acquitted.
Ralph Marshal, charged with horse steal
ing, acquitted
Jno w Kuhn, charged with obtaining
goods under false pretences, sentenced tt
the Penitentiary for two years.
We promised our readers to publish in thu
issue, the address of Judge-Lucas P. Thomr-
con to the Grand Jury We were unable
To get it in time, but will isscrt it in oul
noxt:
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10

A-OTIC E-Our books having been de-
j ! stroYed by fire at Greenwood, during Gen
cral Sheridau's raid. se respectfully ask all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to us to come
forward and report the amount as near al they
can and close the same by Note. We may Re
found Il the store Of Hoce. Mason {; Go.
I'd ILOR + Uf'L'E
C..n.nr,.or III
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10

lRAAGE & ALEXANDRIA RAIL ROAD,
THROUGH BY RAIL FROM WASHINGTON TO RICHMOND
On and after THURSDAY July TO- 1868 thu
trains between Washington and Richmond viii
as follows:
Leave Washington at 1.ooa.m.
81 Alexandria at -. Ts6am
Gordonsrille at l2OOm-
Arrive at Richmond at 5O0nm
Leave Richmond at -. 3oa m
Gordonsvllle at IL 80 D. m.
Arrive at Alexandria at 500 D. m.
Washington at . $40 m
Connecting with the p. M express train from
Washington to New York, and the 7.3o D. m ex-
press train for Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York
and places North and East of New York.
Passengers for Manassas can procure round tim
tickets at Alexandria for two dollars.
". II. McCAFFERTY,
General Superintendent.
GEO. WHITING,
General Passenger Ag't.
Aug. At.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1865-11-10

Commission and Forwarding Business
SlZER g. BRIGGS.
Commission and Forwarding
MERCHANTS.
Broad ST., next door to V c. R. r. Depot.
RICHMOND, VA.
WILL pay particular attention to forwarding
w goods to Country Merchants, and the sale
of all kinds Of COUNTRY PRODUCE and mer-
char diSe.
L. D. sIZER, Late Ag,t. Va, {. r. f., a,
Richmond, Va,
w. II. BRIGGS, Late with White & Page
Richmond, Va.
Most respectfully refer 10
G. +. Wood, Staunton, Va.
II. II. Hawkins, g C
W. J. Hunter,
G. K. Mason g "
]. Z. Carson, Augusta Co., va.
". J. Shumate, 50 +"
a. Blouth l. Co. "a
N. R.--Particular attention is called TO OUR
LOCATION, country Merchants forwarding goods
through US, have hut ONE DRAYAGE and no
STORAGE to pay.
Oct l3-3m%
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REFERENCES:
Judge John u. Gregory, Charles City Co., Va.
Hon. Hugh W. Shelley. Stanton, Va.
John Enders, Esq, Richmond, Va.
George 5. Palmer, Esq, Richmond, Va.
Hon. r. D. Arnold, Savannah Georgia.
Octavus Cohen. Esq. Savannah, Georgia.
Hon. Julian Hartridge, Savannah Georgia.
W. 5. BasSingcr, Esq, Savannah, Georgia.
Oct l3-3In
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Georgia Railroad, and Central Railroad Banks
IS. @ $500
Bank of Savannah, and Marine Bank Of Ceor-
cia. and Middle Georgia -.
Bank of the State 25. All others 10 to IS.
Bank of the Empire State, Northwestern Bank
Mechanics Bank, Timber Cutters Bank, Planters
Bank at Dalton, and Manufacturers Bank TN
sIlc;:ile.
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Richmond Advertisement
TVU I liz NO1'11I'O = '7A' VI
CLAIMS ON THE L. $. GOVERNMENT.

THE undersigned, citizen Of Savannah, Geor-
gia having made arrangements with competent
parties in Washington for the collection Of
CLAIMS Of every description upon the UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT, respectfully tenders
his services to the people of Virginia, and solicis
any business they may have of this character
He will furnish, on application, ali essential in
formation regarding the adjustment Of CIaims.--
No expenses are incurred by claiinlnts, unless
their Claims are collected. He can be fbtnd at
the Insurance Office of Mcssrs. Thomas NJ. AL
friend Son, on Ross street. next door to the
Richmond House.
All communications addressed to Box 81 Rich
mond Postofice will receive prompt attention.
c. RIDGELI GOODWIN
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

. "A Catholic priest named Peter Hamill,
made two attempts to commit suicide by cut
ting his throat. on the New York and Boston
mail train, and it is doubtful if he can recover.
He was insane.
Gen. Meade's account of the condition of
the Carolinas and Virginia is very sat isfactorv.
The people and the prominent citizens every.
where are disposed to accept frankl y the issue
of the war, and resume their former relations
with the national government Arrange
ments were made by him, under the authori-
ty of the President, for the gradual withdrawal
of the Federal troops and the resumption of
the civil laws. The people acquiesce in sub.
hitting all disputes between white and blacks
to the provost courts.
Last month, II, 768 acres were taken up
at the Winnebago City land office, Minnesota.
and 13, $50 acres at the st. Cloud land Office,
Minnesota, under the homestead law, for ac-
tual settlement. During the same period,
6,519 iacres were taken up for actual settle
ment at Brownsville, Nebraska.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
the STATE FAIR.
The Programme for the TrOtting
and other Matches.

The following is the programme for the
races at the State Fair to be held at Mime.
apolis on September 9th, 28th and 2sth:
PREMrUMs-First day, II o'clock A. NJ. Best
trotting double team in harness, owned by
one man, best two in three-first premium,
$50; I'd do, $50. Two o'clock p. M.-Trot-
ting purse for green horses in harness, best
two in three-first purse, $50; I'd do, $50 ;
Sd do, $50.
Running race, mile heats and repeat, free for
all horses, 800.
Trotting race, best two in three in harness,
three year old stallions-irst premium, $50 !;
Trotting race, three year old mares and
geldings, in harness, best two in three-frst
premium, $50; I'd do, 20.
SECOND DAY.
2P. N. Trotting Race, free for all horses five
years old and under, best two in three-first
premium $50; I'd do. $50.
Pacing match, best two in three, in harness,
$50 Scrub Running Race for green horses,-
S25.
Running Race, for three year olds, and ua.
der,-$30 and $40.
THIRD DAY.
II A. IL. Best Lady Equestrian, $25.
2P. NJ. Trotting Race, best three in five, mile
heats, free for all, in harness, 800.
Trotting race, free for ali stations, in har-
ness, best three in five, 800.
Running race, free for all horses, two mile
heats aud repeat, 800.
These premiums are additional to those offer
ed by the Executive Committee.
All races to be according to the rules of the
Union Track.
All entries to be made Oh the frat day of the
Fair on the ground to G. A. b ackutt All
walk overs 80 per cent.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
MINI. Central Railway,

CPECIAL NOTICE TO CITIZENS
~ OF SOUTHERN MINNESOTA DESIRING
To ATTEND THE STATE AGRICULTURAL
FAIR.-A Special Tain viii be run between
DUNDAs AND MINNEAPOLIS during the contin.
uance Of the State Fair, a. follows;
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September
eth, 2Sth and 18th, will leave Dundas at s30A. NJ,
and returning viii sleave Minneapolis ct P. NJ,
stopping ct all statione.
On and after Wednesday, September 9th, the
regular Mail Train win leave Minneapolis at \. NJ,
and 1enoota at $50 A. NJ Connecting with the boat
frsm st. Paul. and returning viii lesve NorthHeld
at 4P. 4.
In view of the present limited facilities of the
Company for passenger transportation consisting OF
Box and Platform Carsh persons going to and from
the Fair will be taken at MALI the usual rates.
half fare tickets can be had at the stations where
there are Agents and from the Conductors where
there are no Station Agents. and will be good on all
trains to Saturday, September 30th. inclusive.
Dated Minneapolis, September 10Th. 1865
201w ID. C. SHEPARD, Sup'L
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
Feniantsm i'm Ireland..The Author.
titles Resolved to Suppress 1t.

From q Liverpool tEnga paper.
The Irish executive seems at last to have de-
cided on putting down Fenianism. A netting
of Fenians on an unusually large scale took
place last week at Blackjack, in the county of
Leitrim; when body of men, numbering 400,
assembled in military order, and marched
openly into Dundalk. The police followed
them, identified their leaders, and brought
them up on Monday before the magistrates, by
ination. Hitherto these Feuian demonstra.
tons have remained unnoticed by the author.
tiles. They seem rather to express vague
and sentimental impotence of Saxon rule than
any particular grievance. Nevertheless there
can be no doubt of the spread of the move
ment throughout Ireland, especially in the
south.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
THE PRODUCE MARKETS.

ST PAUL. Wednesday September 20, 1885,
BARLkY-60c y bushel.
BEANs-S1. 5002. 90 y buehel.
BKEswAx &c y H.; cheese 25c.
Bzxy CArTLx-$a 000SbO q cwt., live weight
BnF-By the quarter, 70sc y h.
BUTTER-Very scarce and high. Retai!s at 30e for
best table butter.
CoRN-Shelled, zoe; retail soc.
Com MEAh-Wholesale, 81 10: retail, $3.50
Ea9s-250S0c . dozen
HAYS. 0O010 90 y ton.
RBEs- Green. &c; Dry, iSc; Green Ctt
&c; Dry, lac.
LARD-2bc = 10.
MUTroh-4e = b. live weight.
OATs-New, 4O060e y buehel.
PuRK-S6 0007 90 . cwt. live weight
PuTATozs-2503Oc . busheI
RYE-S0c = bushel
TALLow-6<c = h.
WHkAT-S0095c y busbel.
WooL-40@52c = h. Unwashed. onefhlrd or
VExI. CAJyEs-5c y b. live weight.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
0Epl0RAslE CASUALTY.
A Young Man Killed by the Acct
dental Discharge Of a Gun.

On Saturday evening last about six O'Clock,
young man named Henry NJ. Brooks, young
est SON of Rev. Cyrus Brooks. D. D., OF this
city, was fatally wounded by the accidental
discharge of gun in the hands of his brother
David, and died in few minutes.
s The two youths, aged fourteen and fifteen
respectively, were out hunting ducks at Pigs
Eye Lake" just below the city, in company
with another lad. They saw flock of ducks
fiying towards them, and fastened to conceal
themselves in some bushes near by, until the
ducks should come within range. As they ran
through the underbrush, David tripped and
fell. anu mis- gun was thrown from his shoul-
der. As it fell, the hammer of one barrel
caught on a twig, raising it enough to explode
the cap and discharge the gun. The whole
charge of large shot entered the side of Henry
who was but q few feet distant-and passed
directly through his liver. He exclaimed, 20,
I am shot," and lay down upon some grass
near by, requesting the lad with them to 60
for help, but as no one was within quarter of a
mile of them, it was half an hour or more ere
the persons summoned could arrive on the
spot. He was then breathing his last, having
spoken but a few words after receiving the
wound.
This sudden and deplorable casualty has
plunged q most estimable family into the deep
est affection. The brother, especially -bereft
of his almost inseparable companion by an &C
cident which he was 80 unfortunately connect
ed with, though entirely free from any blame of
carelsssness-is quite frantic with grief.
The deceased, Henry, was most exemplary
youth, and beloved by all who knew him. He
was possessed of fine abilities, frank, honest
disposition, and gave promise of noble man
hood. But in the inscrutable dealings Of Pro-
whence, he was taken away by sudden and
painful stroke.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22

TIE Republican Legislature of Con-
necticut submitted the question to the
people whether they would strike the
word "white" ont of the Constitution, and
thus allow negroes to vote, The election
takes place on Monday, the I'd of October.
We predict that the word white will stay
in the Constitution.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-22
Bionetr 4 9tn'ofrat
LOCAL AFFAIRS,
STREET RAILWAYS.
Application from Capitalists for a
Charter-.-They Promise to
Construct the Roads
at Once.

In the official report of the City Council
published elsewhere, will be found some i'm
portant proceedings in regard to Street Rail.
ways. Mr.. c. B. Phillips is the gentleman
who wrote to Mayor Prince several weeks
since, proposing on behalf of q. company Of
New York capitalists, to construct street rail
ways in the principal streets Of our city. The
proposal did not meet with much favor, as the
charter which Mr.. Philips desired passed, al
lowed the company to charge ten cents fare,
which was thought exorbitant
Mr.. Phillips Is now here in person, and at a
special meeting Of the City Council called yes
terday afternoon to consider the matter, he
renewed his proposal, and request tor q
charter.
Some of the Aldermen objected that the
price of fare fixed In the proposed charter, was
too high. He agreed then to Tx 1t at tive
cents in specie, instead of "ten cents, as be-
fore. At the present price OF silver, this
would make it about equal to seven cents in
postage currency, but as there may be return
to specie payments ere the Street Railroad is
in operation. the words i" in specie" might be
regarded Is of no effect, and the fare in future
wears remain at that sum.
The ordinance and proposal was submitted
to committee of one from each Wards to
take the matter into consideration, and the
charter ordered to be printed for the informa.
ton and scrutiny of the citizens, who are de.
sired to give the matter thorough investiga-
ton. Of course the investment here Of the
$40, 900 or $5O, 900 required would be desirable.
but should not be secured at the expense OF
saddling our citizens with monopoly to last
an entire generation.
If the charter is passed, there should be some
limit fixed for the commencement and compile.
ton of the work, or part of it. Else the
Company may delay constructing the Roads
for years, in order to sell out it's franchises
when the increased population of the city and
the desirability of the routes shall have made
them valuable.
Mr.. Phillips says, however, that they will
proceed at once with the construction of the
roads, or the one most needed, and will have
them in running order as soon as possible.
Street railroads are certainly needed here.
Our city has arrived at such stage that their
desirability is felt and very frequently mention
ed. A main line from lower town (say east 9TH
street,, via Jackson to Sd, and up Sd and Fort
street to Ins upper end of the city, would, it
is thought, '''pay" well at the present time, and
become . very large paying route in the fu-
ture We hope Mr.. Phillips or some "other
man will build it.