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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, 60.


WM' G. FERGUSON & CO., ~.
SUCCESSORS TO iJ.lJl. I'd l6
J. B. FERGUSON, BRO. & CO.,
IMPORTERS AND. COMMISSION MERCHANTS
FOR THE SALE OF
Vt4 FOREIGN. DRY GOODS,
NO. PEARL (oR FOURTEENTH STREET,
/. 49,. RICHMOND, VA, - IN
Are no. ,ope ming we'll assorted stteA.of FoREIGN
DRY 0OoDs direct from Hstclass manufacturers, con-
ssting In part of the following
Hiieer's Cloths and Doeskins NJ s-.i
English Fancy Oassimeres ..I .... I'd.
ladies' Dress Goods
Mourning and Fancy Gngbams
Mourning Lawns
English Long Cloth ~
ladies' Cotton Hose
Dunbar, Dicksous Chs Irish Linens, in great
variety
L. c. handkerchief, plain and hemstitcheJ =.
Bleached and Brown Linen Ducks and Drills
SheenQs 'i
White Cambries
White Jaconets " --f.
Nainsooks Dob"
Tape Cheeks
Brilliants ."..+ ....
Cotton Handkerchief, &C., &C. &c
Which they offer to the trade nj a small commission
cost Of Importation and respectfully solicit an
examination oI tbelr STOCK apl4-tf
T 0OK LOOK = -
- Just received, by Express, another supply Of
those
Beautiful Calicoes at only I2i cents per yard,
English Berages at only -.
Ducals at 20 cents per yard, ..
Fine Linen Lawn only % cents per yard.
-i-l' ALSO, ...i ,t.I
Beautiful Figured Hernana
0rgandie Lawns
Plaid Challes T. % D 2 ..
Embroidered Berages
Poplins 3 " ID . .. . TO ID . No "
Striped and Plain Apacas
Plain and Fancy Spring Silks
A superior line of Black Dress Goods
All the above Goods, and many others, were bought
this week, 'ri .-..' .t.. H...
-'i 'H' AND AT PANIC PRICEsl
And will be sold at such low figures convince all
persons that
No.H73 BROAD STREET, CORNER oP SIXTH,
Is the place to buy your Goods where you get
them at the VERY lowest PRICES.
-.it -' ..'a. '.n W. r. POLK,
mh22t l7S Broad street, corner Sixth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

DORTO RICO SUGAR.
80 hhds- prime P. Z. Sugar, on consignment
aD26f A. Y. STOKES 4 co.
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GIFT JEWELLERY, Go.
GIFT JEWELLERY, &c.
|~o~0~-00>||o0~1o@-|--o| 00o@0S~@||--~-~-~~~--~~-
REAT SALE OF - aILk
ENGLISH AND FRENCH - Z =
Es'F-a.s .- ..ssc.- JEWELRY!l ~
.~..t-fue EriJtI.a 40

One Million Dollars Worth of -a.s. p
WATCHES AND CHAINS,
.. DIAMOND RINGS,
SILVER WARE,
&C., Sc, &c.
ALL TO BE SOLD FOR
ONE DOL AR ga G H!u
ARRANDALE CO., .,L ..t.
MASUFAcruRERs' AGENTS, No. 167 BROADWAY,
Beg TO announce to the people of Richmond that they
have opened the large store, No rs Main street, Dick
nson's old stand, corner Exchange alley, as Branch
Establishment, for the sale of the following
SPLENDID LIST OF ARTICLES
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
uTANTED-STORAGE.-T U. St.

D-STORAGE.-The U. States
w Ordnance Department having vacated our ware
house, now prepared to receive Storage to the
bulk Of 10000 barrels, and solicit a call
Our terms for Storage the same as established by
the Richmond Boar Of Trade in 1856, payable in specie
or It's equivalent.
Vessels and canal boats discharge and load at our
house FREE OF CARRIAGE ..-.
feb9t LEE Il PETTYJOHN.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
JAMES T. HENDERSON & co.
Address, Virginia Employment Agency, Box 1879,
Richmond, Va, enclosing stamp. ap20-2w

wv ANTED---AG ENTS.---S75 to 5000 per
w month for Gentlemen and $50 to $50 for Ladies,
everywhere, to introduce the Common Sense Family
Sewing Machine improved and perfected 1t will hem,
fell stitch, quill, bind, braid and embroider beautiful
w. Price only 500 making the elastic lock STITCH and
fully warranted for three years We pay the above
wages, a commission. from which twice that amount
can be made. Address call on c. BOWERS Il Co.,
Office No. 25j South Fifth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
All letters answered promptly with circulars and
terms ap6-dlm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

VNTANTED-TO CAPITALISTS--A PART
w NER with cash capital of $4,000, to take an
interest in Mercantile House. doing business of over
a half million dollars per annum For particulars, ad
dress A C, of WING Office, Richmond, Vir-
| Pina, Jan27-u
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

MAYORS CouRr-MAYoRB MAYO PRESIDING
Mr. Fitzpatrick, the keeper of restaurants on Eroa"
street, was before his Honor upon the charge Of
beating three soldiers and firing pistol at negro
A rather comprehensive charge by the way.
Captain White stated that he did not witness 'h'
FIGHT, but heard the shot without knowing who
fired it. lie also saw one Of the soldiers who SAL"
he had been beaten.
The negro testified that he was fired at without
provocation.
The soldiers stated that they were beaten 10y NJ
F. separately, he making his attacks from the rear
Dn hearing the report OF pistol they all beat ID
basty retreat.
He was required to give $500 security for his ap-
rance before the Grand Jury In the event OF %
Pc With France a company composed OF such ma
-, ssld easily clean out any ordinary regiment
- -. easps dismissed of were unimnOrtant
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
DoCKBRIDGE ALUM WATER.

The proprietors have the satisfaction TO Announce
that they are last prepared to put again the mar
ket this highly valuable mineral water.
The wel-known house Of
PURCELL, LADD CO.,
DRUGGrsTs, RICHMOND, YR6ISIA,
Will be the
PRINCIPAL DEPOSITORY
For its sale North and South.
We also place it with A. b. RUCKER, Iynehburg, to
supply that market and the Southwest.
Also with COLEMAN ROGERS, Baltimore
HEGEMAN & CO., New York.
Great care is taken in packing the bottles, aud they
are safely shipped all paris Of the United States
ONE BOX Will LAST SEVEN WEEKS, AT ONE PINT
DAILY, AND THAT QUANTITY HAS, IN MUTE
TIDE OF CASES SUFFICED TO CHECK, AND, IN NOT
A FEW, TO ERADICATE DISEASE. Price, delivered
into any depot board any steamer or at any other
point in Richmond or Iynchburg, Twelve Dollars and
Fny Cents-he money, ia every instance, TO aceompa-
nv the order, as 20 accounts will be kept.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
Eighteenth street, south side Of Dock.

NANTED-BONES, BONES.-Five hun
w bred tons BONES wanted, for which the highest
market price in cash will be paid.-N
S. p. LrrHRoP, Agent,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

STATE OF vIRGINIA-cHY OF RlChnU ,s Iohn
WIT This day personally appeared before me; T,
p qegnault Justice Of the Peace 10 ana o' a,osd n
VIM r. Butler Of the sen.,na hps francis Park
the written notice. and made oa.n IN aid notice has
s .ne ;n sash to the credit Of The trn Of Butler
Son. tbs Of assn ;h :" a.. SS city aforesaid this
fourteenth day Of March, lsSS, ppaN.mr.
Signed, '"
rnhIl.laW6W
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

apIyf Eighteenth street, south SIDE Of DOCK.
"ANTED-ALL PERSONS TO KNOW
wv that on account of large increase of business
we have obtained larger Office Broad street, four
doors above Ninth, basement rooms under Old Swan
Tavern, where merchants can obtain CLERKS, SALES
MEN, PORTEES, &c; HOUSEKEEPERS, SERVANTS
COOKS, LAUNDRESSES, CHAMBERMAIDS, &C., Nc,
male female, while ar colored. FARMERS HELP
of all kinds. Railroad Superintendents and Contract
ors, Sc, needing help Of any kind, respectfully
ferred to Mr.. j. J. Worth, Agent of Carbon Hill Coal
Company, and Messrs Mason Galliar, contractors
Glover Hill Railroad, to our ability of obtaining
hands, have furnished them over one hundred
in the last ten days. under contract for three and
six months Contracts Of all kinds hand at The Of
fee, sc.
Wanted, purchasers for four splendid FARMS in
Hanover and Caroline counties, near railroads.
Wanted, all persons out of employment 10 call and
register their Names obtaining situations for
all classes Call ON
JAMES T. HENDERSON & CO.
Address, Virginia Employment Agency, Box $780,
~ L.. I..t...,, - nr0n-o rr
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

GIANTS VISIT TO- RcHNoND.-Ihy
-, 80, respondent Of the New York Hera'i
~, r,o,v " account of General Grants visit
10 Richmond: II
:. General Grants visit to Richmond was marked
len 'anS nIeasin accidents and gratifying results
People locked to see biu in large 9sy S 'T %a
.nriosit,, no doubt; nut duriH@ Ms say ne va
csied mon respectfully by such '5seas S Io1S
Guild eX.rebel CommissiO ner for EXc Troda,,,,
soners: General Joseph anderson, OF IN ~, AMI
IRON Works: Mayor Mayo, Generals Wickh W. ; 81"
Hepningsen Judges Lyons and Meredith, Hh- M y,
ter Walter Harrison, Charles Carter Lee (6rothe. "
The ladies also called upon Mrs Grant freely, and
every one who came manifested becoming feelings
and sentiments The railroad company placed
special car at his disposal the Spotswood Hotel As
signed him large suit Of rooms the Ballard House
offered 10 do the same, and every one We'd to con
tribute TO his comfort and pleasure. lie dined once
with General Turner, temporarily commanding
visited Fort Harrison and other points OF interest
and returned well pleased with his visit.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
THE ALUM MASS. OR POWDERS.

hese the salts Of the obtained by ovapora
ton and their value and efficacy a medicine have
been abundantly established The demand for these.
Salts very great throughout the but 1t not
in our power TO meet II. They will be sold In MARKET
the Springs at Twenty Dollars per pound or One
Dollar and Fiy Cents per ounce, and can be forwarded
by Express-cash TO accompany the order.
Pamphlets by mail, application, also in the
boxes Of water FRAZER RANDOLPH,
mhl7-f5w ProprietoTs.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
II n u az . VI ]
LAND AGENTS.


The undersigned have formed connection for the
sale and purchase Of REAL ESTATE, leasing LANDS,
hiring LABOR, &c, &c, in the counties Of Charlotte,
Lunenburg, Prince Edward, ApPomattox and Mecklen-
burg. A list Of FARMS, SC, for sale by us, will be
remtted application 10 any parties desiring 10 buy
or lease in those counties.
RRPERgScEs.-Judge Hunter Marshall, Hon William
Scott william w. Read, William Green, Esls, Char
lotte county Messrs. Eehols, Bell Catett stanton
J. F. McIlwane & Co, Petersburg; William b. Robins,
Robert Morton, and n. g. Read, Richmond and Gle
ment Read, New York city.
Address READ SMITH,
janl9.d&c3m Charlotte county, Va.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30
WANTED

VESSELS CLEARED coAsTwIsR.
New YORK, April 27.-Sehooner A. w. Collins for
Richmond Va
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-04-30

MACHINE OILS, consisting in part of
vi Pure Winter Sperm oil, No. l Winter Lard oil,
Opal Tallow Engine oil, Bleaehed Winter Whale Oil,
Labricating oil and Petroleum Oils for sale at lowest
market price by W. POWERS
anS1f Corner Main and Fifteenth streets
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24
The New FREspMxS's BUREAU Bill

The New FREBpNES's BUREAU BILL.
Its main features are thus described
It continues in force two years, and
provides for the care Of all loyal refugees
and freedmen. Two additional Assistant
Commissioner are to be appointed. All
Assistants to be appointed shall be OF
proved loyalty. All appointees shall be
deemed in the military service, and under
military protection. Officers OF the We
teran Reserves or volunteer service now
on duty in the Freedmen's Bureau may
be retained with the same rank as hereto
fore. The sales made to heads OF negro
families of certain lands in South Caro-
lima by the Tax Commissioners, in Sep
TENDER, 1868, are confirmed, and the leases
made at the same time are authorized to be
changed into certificates Of sale.
All lands in the parishes OF st. Luke
and St. Helena except the city OF Fort
Royal, Beaufort. and such other as may
be needed for military or naval purposes,
are to be disposed'of in twenty-acre par
cells at one dollar and fifty cents per acre,
to such persons only as have received and
are now occupying those lands agreeably
to Gen. Sherman's order. The purchasers
are not to ALLEVIATE them within six years.
Certain powers are given to the Commits
sioners. 1t also provides for the restora-
ton by the President to the former own
ers of the lands in the Sea Islands now
occupied by persons under Gen. Sherfnan's
order, on certain conditions. The resto-
ration is not to be made until after the
IT, 49,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24
q SALE CHEAP!

THAT NEW ARAsTRA MILL S uSssl forty
e order r'sI Also siarso Lot %a ftSs'i BBfko OF
Inquire Of ohn a; tho vescy Hotel:
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24
Relief for Horses & Cattle

DRJ. @. MAYER, Proprietor.
Gold Hill. July o., 1866. jy2l.tf
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24

A COMMITTEES on the Resources OF Colo
RADIO have reported 100000, 900 pounds as
the total amount of freight transported
annually TO that Territory, at an average
Of cos, for the last three years at ten cents
per pound, or a total OF Slo,ioUV,voV'
One year from the completion Of the "a
ciRc Railroad through Colorado, three
times this amount Of transportation IS
likely to be required, which, at oniy three
cents a pound, would yield S9,SsO,oOo.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24

The Town Attorneys report of collec-
lions OF proceeds Of mines was referred to
the Finance Committee.
The matter of repairs to the Cemetery
fence was referred to the Health and Po-
lice Committees.
The matter of the assessment Of Mrs.
Ding's property was referred to Mr..
Hayes and the Town Attorney.
Mr.. Dolman was appointed TO wait on
Liberty Hose Company, rendering to them
the use OF the Town House after the pres
nj month. and notify them that the town
would not be responsible for the rent OF
their present quarters after that time.
The Marshal's reports for weeks ending
July 10th and 23d were received and
placed on file.
The Treasurer's and Clerks quarterly
reports, ending June 30th, were submitted,
and on motion the Clerk was directed TO
have them published in the DAILY News.
Adjourned. ..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24

The cost of living in the East on the
LIST Of July, 1866. fifteen months after the
close Of the war, is higher by 40 per cent.
than it was on the LIST Of July, 1858, when
the Federal army was retreating through
the mountains OF Pennsylvania, and the
rebel General was promising his troops
the rich booty Of ~Philsdelphis and New
VoxE
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24
Meeting of Board Of Town Trustee,

Meeting OF Board OF Town Trustees.
The Board met last evening at s o'clock.
Present-Messrs. Hayes, Dolman, Bit,ner.
and the President.
Minutes read and approved. -
A petition was received from citizens
and real estate owners, praying for the
withdrawal of the official map Of the town
from the Land Office at Washington, on
account of its ipcorrectness.
On motion, the petition was read and
referred to Nj. Dolman and the President.
The Water Committee reported one foot
and ten inches water IN the Reservoir; was
apprehensive Of leakage in pipes.
The Street Committee reported streets
in very good condition.
The Police Committee made some sug-
gestions relative to fencing in the Gala
boose, and on his motion it was referred
to the Street Committee.
The Finance Committee reported back
as correct the Deputy Assessors report,
and on motion it was ordered on file.
Also reported the bill Of ]. Barry, labor
on streets. for 800, as correct, and a
warrant was allowed.
The following bills were, on motion,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24
DoG ORD ANCE, NO. I4)


DuRfNG MY TEMPORARY ABSENCE Al
San Francisco, Or. Hall will attend my
tents. uc.bn.ts ffiNs' y iyi0f
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24

The present pension list OF the United
States Is sixteen millions Of dollars per
annum, and win be increased to twenty
two millions.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24

GES. FITZPATRICK is accused Of having
tsken an abandoned woman to Chile and
introduced her into society. II the charge
is subs,antiated he will be removed.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-07-24
Notice to Taxi Payers.
Gold Hll, July 18th, 1855. iyii.t

p R o p o 8 A L =
RE INVITED AND WILL BE RECEIVED
n ut the Office Of the undersigned, until SAT:
URDAY next at S ?. NJ, for building q Substantial
picket fence around the Cemetery Ground OF tne
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows In Gold Hi;
Material to be furnished by the contractors, nn d
the work TO be paid for In coin soon ~ compie'tto 70
and accepted. For specification; &c,
NM -. 20 ,oSs Jyis.td
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-02-07
xyast Virginia Legislature:

I'll. House OF Delegates have DECIDED that
,bo s,ste has no right to tax U: s. securities.
Til, !, right. That body has also passed |.
hill to pro,idc for the payment Of the costs Of
Supervisors and Inspectors Of Elections, in
defending suits against them for enforcing
The oath law. It will also pass the SENATE.
Another important measure to loyal men,
was the INTRODUCTION into the House, BY Mr.
Smith, Of Berkeley county, Of bill to regulate
tho registration Of votors.- The bin provides
for the appointment; by The Governor, OF
County Boards Of Registration and the "p-
pointment Of Township Registrars by such
county boards. The registrars TO SIT on spec,
fled days for the purpose Of listing the ieSal
voters, requiring Of them all oHths now re-
ouired by law. Due provisions are made Tor
the punishment Of fraud.
a Bill to incorporate the Elk River Narisa'
ton Company was introduced i'll the Senate.
Also q Bill to amend The charter Of the West
Virginia Central Railroad.
Among many others, . bill providing for
the sale Of delinquent lands for taxes every
TWO years, &C., passed the House. Also Bill
furnishing drunkenness and sale Of liquor on
election days, and one amending the charter
Of Philadelphia 50 ns 10 prevent the sale OF
liquor. A Bill "rcleaSinG mortgages, deeds
of trust, and other liens" passed both Houses.
A resolution was reported from the Com.
mittcc on Elections, declaring vacant tho
seats Of the delegate. from Putnam county and
the 4th Delegate District, and Of two Of the
Delegates from Gyceutrier and Monroe coun.
ties.
The question Of the location Of the Capital
was not decided ri our Inst accounts II was
creating good deal of uncasincss; interested
parties seeming fearful! Of urging final action,
fearing to lose it. We were mistaken in
ANNOUNCING last week That it WAS made the
special order 70: yesterday, Feb. 81 the
Senate having refused TO concur in the rcso-
luton OF the House fixing that day. The
question has taken the shape OF u Bill in
which the location was left blank, and was TO
have come up in the House on its second read
Ing, lat which the name Of the place must be
inserted on last Thursday. The Intclhgcnccr
makes u suegrstion in this connection that ne
think worthy of consideration tina, is, that
the bunk in this liil be filled by the words
the Getty Of Lincoln and then whatever
place receives Tie capital, will change its
name to Lincoln"
The Bill amending the law in relation to
the competency OF witnesses, which provides
that NO person shall he incompetent as IL
witness Oh account Of race or color, after
creating much discussion, passed the House
10y o vote Of ~ 10 II. We would like to pre-
sent our readers with the arguments presented
on both sides, but have no, space this week.
We will cudcavor TO do SO i'll our next.
The Constitutional Amendment wns also
brought up in the House Oh last Wednesday,
and ordered to n SECOND reading. The IntcIH.
yeaccr says: Tho general feeling now seems
to DO tha; i, will pass by large majority.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-02-07
There We Differ,

The Republican Of last week closes a
review Of the Governors message and
the policy Of the radicals as follows :
! ut isquite rs much rs We can expect, that
they THE ex-rebcis] will give up cher.
ishcl scheme Of rebellion and \ cause in which
they have sacrificed SO much, without asking
,hcm to subscribe to the local ieGets Of u par
y, especially when those tencts are mninly
the drpriva,ions Of all rights TO themselves.
Many of them are men Of property. intclli-
sencc and enterprise and just the men, and
the only men, to whom the State can look for
aid in developing its resources. Their prop
| rrty is here, their interests are here. and the
! sures, and srec,l:cst way to make them COOL
and loyal citizens, is 10y giving them the in
! tcrests which every citizen ought to rossess
in the State, The present proscriptive policy
is alike uuwise, unjust and imPoiitic.
In most Of its views, our ncighbor is
both moderate and just, locking at things
from its stand point; but the above
apology FOR those who have been guilty
Of the crime Of TREASON VIC cannot en-
dorsc. DO VIC content ourselves that Il
robber or murderer may be willing to
give up his cherished scheme" and
restore him to his former position in
society without any assurance from him
that lie is disposed to be Il good citizen :?
II treason were mere political differ.
ence," as our rebel organs hold, then
the above concession would be all that
We could ask ; but to grant that would
convict the Union army at once Of being
murderers But the President himself
considers treason . crime, and says it
must be made odious. Ifthc Rcpudlico"
will show US how this can be effected by
tho rcstoratim Of traitors to what it
claims IS their "rights," then. We will
most chccrrul!y acquicsco, and 60 what
we can to help them to become good
loyal citizens.
Again, we very emphatically differ
with our neighbor when he says that
these men are the "oniy men to whom
; the State can look for aid in developing
its resources" This, besides being a
very blunt compliment (?) to loyal cap
i,al:S,s in our midst, whose enterprise is
! doing so much for Us, is entirely dis
proven by the tucts, which are patent to
the most cursory observation. But they
need not fcar-thcy will be given every
chance to become good citizens. The
law depriving them Of the right to sue
will be repca!ed-vas only, as VIC uuder.
stand it. Intended as q defence for union
men during the war--and if they show
themselves we'll disposed, the loyal poo.
pie will soon be glad to extend to
them the priri|rgc Of suffrage; though
We fear they will not be able to sec the
justice Of admitting them to Office in this
generation.
The West Virginia journal. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1864-1877, 1866-02-07

TUE INTEREST LAwS.-Ihe Wells
burg Herald takes very sensible view
of the proposition to alter or abolish
altogether the Interest laws Of the State
We quote as follows:
"a petition is in circulation asking
of the Legislature to make such all alter
alton in the interest laws Of this State as
to allow parties, by contract, to charge
10 per cent. ON loans. The present rate
of legal interests per ,ceus.-is found
BY experience to work :disadvau'nseously
in,omuch as tho adjoining States allow
ing larger rate, and the Federul gov
ernmeut itself al lowing per cent, there
is no iuduccmoat for capitalists to loan
money 10 the State of West Virginia,
but Jus. the contrary. The effect is to
drain the cuuu.ry of alli.s surplus cap
i,al. Our opiuion is that the true Po''cy
in regard to tho matter is to abolish all
laws regulating interest, and put money
q, commodity, Oh tho same basis SUBJ
i.ct only'to the common Law Of supply
and denaud !; US this, probably, cannot
be accomplished, the. next best thing is
to- extend the margin within which lend
ers aud borrowers may operate, "a pro
vided for in this petition.