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Decision.

NASHVILLE, September 27.-Judge Bru-
in, of the Circuit Court Of Davidson
county, decides that notes of the Bank of
Tennessee issued prior TO May G, 1866, are
receivable for all taxes and debts due the
State
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From Canada.

TORONTO, September 27.-Several regiments,
both of regulars and volunteers, have been
ordered into camp at ST. JOINTS, near the Yer
mont line I, All Government employees in the
different departments have been enrolled into
the civil service regiments.
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NEW YORK, September GA Vienna tele.
gram, dated September II, says petition for
the removal of the Hon. Mr.. Motley, the
United States Minister, on account of his neg.
lect OF the interest OF American citizens, is
receiving numerous signatures.
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General Dix i'm Washington.

WAsHISGToS, September 2S.-General Dix is
here to day. He has received his commission
rs naval officer for the port Of New York.
II is said he will hold it for Il short time, re-
sign, and then accept the position Of Minister
10 France,
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Cbolcra I'm Massachusetts,

BosroS, September 27.-Cholera has ap-
peared at North Adams, in this State. There
have been eight cases and five deaths in the
past twenty four hours.
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Sale Of n Railroad.

ST. LOUIS, September 27.-The Iron
Mountain railroad was sold at auction to-
day, by order of Governor Fletcher, for
a 700, 900, the State becoming the pur-
,hoSar
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DESTRUCTION OF SHEEP.-During the
storm on Thursday afternoon last small
tree, under which flock Of sheep had
taken shelter, on tho farm Of Mr.. Robert
A. Clagett, near Marlboro, Prince
Georges county, Md, was struck by light
ming, and iifty-two Of the animals killed.
Alexandria Gazette. M
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Fire at Bristol, IL. 1.

PRovIDENcE, September 26.-Tho kcro-
senc works of William &. Spooncr Il Son,
in Bristol, exploded this evening, and were
entirely destroyed by fire.
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General Leadbcttpr's Effects,

ROCHESTER,, N. Y. September 27.-General
u. Leadbetter, late Of the Confederate army,
who died of apoplexy at the Clifton House, q.
w, last night, left considerable sum Of mo.
ney and valuable effects where he died.
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Death Of n Clergyman.

New YORK, September 27.-Rev. DR..
Hawks, of the Episcopal church, died here
to-day. The deceased was well known in
Baltimore.
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MEDICINES. ETC.

4 CHA DE MAGNOLIA.-A toilet de
"A Tight Superior 70 any cologne used 70 ssshe
the face and peEon; TO- render the skin SOC ana
fresh; to allay inasmInation to perfume ciotnias
Southern Magnolia, and u obtaining Z. patronage
quite nnprec II IL favorite with actresses
and opera singers II IL sold BY al dssisn q one
dollar, In largo bottles, and BY DkAA6 BAhN - .
CO., New York, Wholesale Agents.
SARATOGA SPRING WATER,
sold By oil drsggists.
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CHEERING.-Thc reports of the great
Conservative demonstrations in Pennsylva-
MIA are highly cheering. -
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Who would not be beautiful Who would not
add to their beauty What gives that marble
the stage and In the city BELIEF II is no longer =
secret. They use Hagan's Magnolia Balm Its
continued use removes tan, freckles, pimples, and
roughness from the face and hands, and leaves
the coInp ion smooth transparent, blooming, and
ravishing. Unlike many cosmetics, 1t contains no
material injurious to the skin. Any druggist will
order t for you IL not on hand 80 cts per bottle.
w. s. HAGAN, Troy, N. T., Chemist.
DEMAS BARNES 4 CO.,
Wholesale Agents, New York.
SARATOGA SPRING WATER,
= sold by all druggists. ..
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"Jes so'' -" Exactly" !-solon shingls said !;
they were there "every time" II he felt
/" owley,, In the morning. he took Plantation
Bittsrs II he felt weary At night, he took Plsnta.
s ,Hn or n.n ~ IL
Biters and they mover failed tosst him on his pins
square and firm.
some may, inst read the following:
owe much to you; for
verify believe the Plantation Bittsrs have saved
ny "REv. W. H. WAGNER. Madrid. N. Y"
-" l. have been a great sufferer
-" .'p;Thh The Pisnts.Ion Bittsrs have cured me-
"REv. C. A. WILDWOOD. New York City"
weak and snsrya.sd could hardly walk ana hsd
JAMES HEIMINWAY, St. Louis, Mo-"
80 The Plantation Bitters have
,cured me OF a arrangement OF the Kidneys and
urinary organs, that distressed me for years They
A'' "A' nc. G. MOORE. 2s4 Broadway. ="
Mrs. o. NJ. DEvoE, manager Of the Union Home
i TO tho weak and Invalid her
charge, with the most happy and gratifying re.
sults"' We have received over hundred reami
Of such certificates, Put no advsrssmeps IL oo ~
article Our fortune and our ispnr,ton is at stake.
The original quality and his:: character OF these
s sSDast me Dc ThsS have areney Obtained
in every town. village, parish. and hamlet, among
civilized nations. Base imitators try to come az
agood article cannot Be sold AZ low as poor one,
what they sell. Be on your guard. See our pri.
'"'' SION" p. ii. DRAKE l. CO.. New York City.
SARATOGA SPRING WATER,
sold by all druggists.
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dye All insta infamous dyes are composed Of lunar
cctustfc and more less destroy tho vitality and
beauty Of the hair. This 10 the original Hair Co
wears. II restores gray hair to It's original color BY
gradual absorption, In . most remarkable manner.
n ia Also beautiful hair dressing. Sold In two
sires-50 cents and tI-by all dealers.
G. HEiASTREBT, Chemist.
SARATOGA SPRING WATER,
sold by all Druggists.
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tn KELLOGG, J. W. GIBSON,
late of @. J. Sumner Co. OF hlehmond.
KELLOGG IL GIBSON,
n IMPORTERS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERsIS
CHINA, GLASS, AND EARTnENwARE
We have now in store very large and complete
stock which we offer az low as they can be pur-
Il Fl fs BcK TN aaa
Patent ten Fruit JARS, sT3NEWARE, &e;i a manu-
fastasers prices hhhLoI is,7 Main street
T zimmerman, DYER AND SCOUR-
IL. Err, Seventh street, between Broad and Grace
pYGGiIiNeG, nc GLEA SSt and scouRING in ali its
branches. at shor, notice. Give me- call and ex-
Agents wanted TO solicit orders in the country
and in every city Of this State. Address box I6s,
post ice, Richmond Va. jy ITS
CHANDELIERS, CHANDELIERS,
CHANDELIERS,
ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR, SIX, AND TEN
LIGHTS,
of the latest and most beautiful styles.
STORE CHANDELIERS,
HALL FIXTURES.
BRACKETS.
PILLOW LIGHTS.
PORCELAIN SHADES,
GROUND GLASS SHADES,
CUT.GLAss SHADES,
MICA SHADES,
TIN SHADES,
PAPER SHADES.
ARGAND BURNERS,
PATENT BURNERS,
COMMON BURNERS.
THE TRADE SUPPLIED AT LIBERAL DISCOUNT.
GAsAND STEAM FITTING AND PLUMBING.
GAsFITTERs' AND PLUMBERS MATERIALS
AND FITTINGS. .s
YALE, BOWERS i YALE,
Iron Block, Governor street,
aus-ts Richmond, Va.
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LYoS's EXTRACT OF PrRB JAMAICA GISasR--for
Indigestion. Nausea, Heartburn, Sick Headache,
Cholera Morbus, Flstulency, &C., where warm
and entire purity makes 1t cheap and reliable ar.
ticle for culinary purposes. Sold everywhere at
SO cents per bottle. Ask for "LIoEs' Pars kx'
tract. Take no other.
SARATOGA SPRING wATER,
an lily, sold BY all druggists.
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OUTER, BUTTER, BUTTER. =
ID twenty. Srkins Of VALLEY BuTT TR5a n store
and Exals low by w. B. Davidson,
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CLOTHING.
EALL AND WINTER CLOTHING

FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING
i f Nta AID IpfT~ ..f
/ GENTLKkENs PuHEIsHIHa GOODS. j :
large and splendid anortmento Of ''
FRESH GOODS
and desirable styles just received; which we
pledge ourselves to sell At Baltimore prices. !,
ALL TIE LATEST STYLES RECEIVED DAILY
FROM OUR BALTIMORE HOUSE.
MEASURES TAKEN,
CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER IN BALTIMORE
AT SHORT SoTIcB. 49,.
Persons in want Of CLOTHING and FURNISH
ING GOODS will find II to their interest to call and
examine our stock before purchasing elsewhere.
SIMPLIFY, ROANE b CO.,
corner Fourteenth and Franklin streets,
opposite the Exchange and Ballard Hotels,
sc ?s-iw Richmond, Va.
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INSURANCE.

MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY
M OF VIRGINIA. CHARTERED HN. ~
DIRECTORS: .s.t#... &. rat
Januslin p. Taylor, william C. Allen, Wiliism
GRAY. James II. Grant, James Dunlop, hiirea y:
Harris, John C. lIobson, Thomas htn1 s'ys.
This old and we'll known vIRGiNIA institution
IN nov prepared Ia issue "PERPETUAL ana
" ANNUALi POLICIES upon real estate II has
TEN MILLION DOLLARS ot properly tns hrT,
and hiss paid upwards OF TWO MILLION poh'
LARS OF losses To the people OF this stale
Important changes have been made orthe pens'
1T Of the assured.
The four- fftls " feature and that OF " contl-
gnitIes have been abolished, giving 70 the ~
sured full Insurance, as In other companies.
Parties holding RECORDED LEND are pro-
tscted 10 the extent Of Insurance In this once.
Onice on the east side OF Ninth, between bfoad
and Marshall streets. au 80
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u b. SPENCE, AGENT,
H. MERCHANT TAILOR AND CLOTHIER,
OLD STAND ~
No. 1900 Main street, corner OF Thirteenth,
RICHMOND, Va.
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, and VESTINGS
always on hand, and made to order In the best
style.
Has also on hand stock Of
READY MADE CLOT MO ...
of his own manufacture.
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS
in endless variety.
SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE.
A call solicited before purchasing elsewhere.
Use its
lust RECEIVED, ENGLISH COR
u DUROY and YELyETINE. Also, new lot OF
GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHING GOODS, at No.
1900 Main street. -
80 Its E. r. SPENCE, Agent.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10
The Spirit of Freedom.

Ihough tyrants may wound yet they cannot des-
troy
The spirit which freedom contains:
Mid the triumph, the shout and fendish-like Joy,
It's vigor it ever retains.
1t is always present, though it be not seen,
Nor its myriad voices heard
Like the human soul, it may appear serene,
Though its innermost depths be stirred.
'Tis gentle as zcphyrs, after the gale
AS tender dove to its mate
AS fierce as the tiger when reused, to assaia
e The foe which has gendered its hate.
1t dwels with the farmer on the fertile plain,
And in the mountain hunters home;
1t rides with the sailor the billowy main,
And through the towns and cities rOams.
When foes deem it buried it bursts from the tomb
Like an eagle. uncaged to the sun,
EXultng as when it first sprang from times
womb
1t bounds to the race it must run.
Yes? bind iiwith letters, and load it with chains,
And dream that it kisses the rod;
Be sure, like the lightning and air, it disdains
10 kneel before any but God
1t fears not the tyrants who heed not the laws,
Which curb their ambition o'er men; --.
IT'S times priceless gift, to humanitys cause;
1t falls, bHt it rises again.
A phalanx of martyrs it banners have borne
They were not mortaliy's slaves
And falling beneath them, when tattercd and torn
Gen their shreds hallowed their graves
Oh, liberty? dcarer by far than the life
or morals who tread upon earth,
Live thou, through the tempest, the storm and the
strife
In which thOngh vast graded at birth.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10
Wool Growing in California.

The Rural Home Journal says: Of the
localities best adapted to the growth of
woods, we note a gradual improvement as
you 60 northward. For example: the woods
from the lower counties in this State, apart
from the almost universal presence of burrs,
are greatly deficient in strength, pliability
and softness.
From careful observation Of the product
Of the State, under very favorable conditions
for containing correct estimates, we should
place the wool from various counties in the
following ORDER going from the lower to the
higher:
San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara
woods almost all dry and tender, and always
bury. San Barnardno, Tulare, Fresno,
Monterey, and San Luis Obispo-wools gem
orally in better condition, but still harsh and
often tender, large part bury; great deal
of finely improved stock in the last two
counties, and much of the wool is Of fine
quality. Merced, Stanislaus. San Joaquin,
Santa Clara, Alameda and Contra Costa
counties, show regular though gradual i'm
provement. Mariposa, Tuolumne and Gala
veras, generally produce very pretty and
clean wools. Solano, Yolo, Colusa, Sacra-
mento, Amador E Dorado, Placer, Sutter,
Yuba, Butte, Mendocino, Lake, Sonoma and
Tehama rank in about the order stated, the
wool from some Of them being only second
to that from Oregon and Washington Ter
ritory. Marin and Napa counties also pro
duce quite good woods, but have some clover
burr, which Injuries their sale materially
Of all the woods grown on the Pacific coast,
ry are by far the best; they are always OF
good length, very strong, bright, soft, and
entirely free from dust or burrs. These facts
indicate that the northern portion of our
coast is best adapted to wool growing; their
climate is somewhat cooler, the lands are
we'll watered, the grasses are green and
growing through the greater portion of the
year, and they are not so fully stocked MOI
so liable to periodical failures of feed as the
southern portions of this State
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10

New Form OF TELEsCoPE.-A citizen
of philadelphia has produced and has in op-
GRAFTON a new arrangemen of lenses and
mirrors, somewhat in the form Of telescope,
which he calls an 'Atoscope.' Its use is to
enable the observer while standing on the
surfce level to see over the tops of interven-
ing obstacles, such as trees, walls, rises in the
ground, &c. 1t accomplishes the object per-
tectly. The field of vision is many times
greater than that embraced in an ordinary
telescope, and its magnifying power is about
equal to the Ship glass; in common use at
sea. One of these instruments if erected in
house in the country, would enable persons
sitting in the parlor to enjoy full view OF
the surrounding country, the same as ifupon
an observatory on the top Of the house. And
so of a ship at sea, the officer in charge,
while standing on deck or even sitting in his
cabin, could take as wide a sweep of the sea,
far below the natural horizon, as lookout
at the royal masthead. The instrument is
very simple, being merely an elongated tube,
with mirror and lens of short focus at the
top, which throws the image of the object
down through two other glasses to mirror
at the foot of the tube. An eye.glass at the
bottom completes the apparatus.
The on y thing now wanted is something
to see around corners with.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10
LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

l. Subscribers who do not give express notice
to the contrary, are considered as wishing to
continue their subscription.
2. If subscribers wish their papers discontin-
ued publishers may continue TO send them until
all charges are paid.
3. II subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their papers from the Office or place to which
they are sent, they are held responsible until they
settle their bills and give due notice TO discon-
tinue.
4. IF subscribers move to other places with
out informing the publisher, and the paper is
sent to the former direction, they held re-
sponsbe. Notice should always be given Of the
removal.
5. The Courts have decided. that refusing TO
take a paper from the Office, removing and
leaving it uncalled for, is prima faca evidence
of intentional fraud.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10

New QuIoKsILvER MINEs.-The DalIes
Mountaineer says: The discovery of quick
silver mines adjacent to the mines of Owy-
bee, is even more important than. that of
any one quartz lode in that country. Ten
miles to the southeast of Ruby City, on the
southeastern slope of the stack Of mountains
comprising the mining district commonly
known as Owyhee, cinnabar has been found
of unequaled richness. 1t crops over an
area of one mile and half in length, by
nearly half mile in width. A consider.
able amount of tunneling has already been
done in the cinnabar, in several places,
amounting in the aggregate to near four
hundred feet. Claims have been taken OF
the same dimensions as those allowed, by
the territorial law, on quartz lodss-that is
to say, 200 feet square.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10

The EXCELSIOR MINES NO MYrH The re-
porter Of the Virginia Enterprise, who lately
visited the Excelsior mines, was very much
taken aback, few days since, by San Fran
cisco gentleman who seriously approached
and inquired of him if there was really any
importance to be attached to the reports
from those mines. The reporter aforesaid
Immediately took the doubling Thomas to
see large collection of selected rock from
that locality, which would assay from $3.50
to $4,000 to the ton. The doubter being
convinced that rock which could produce
such magnificent specimens, must be valua'
BILE, in the aggregate, exclaimed in substance,
"Why, with such rock so near, are the people
of Virginia City talking so much about 60
ing to Montana?' The exclamation was
very reasonable one, but somehow or other
people aviU run off to unexplored fields, and
leave much richer ones close at home; there
is something so fascinating about distant
mnes-it is perfectly irresistible to some mi
ners, and neither facts nor logic can drive it
out Of them.-S. r. Mining Press.
How TO SET UP QUARREL WITH WIFE.
Wait until she is at her toilet preparatory
to going out. She will be sure to ask you if
her bonnet is straight Remark that the lives
of nne-tenlhs of the women are passed in
thinking whether their bonnets are straight.
and wind up with the remark that you never
knew but one who had common sense about
her. Wife will ask you who that was. You,
with sigh, reply, "Ah! never mind" w ife
will ask you why you did not marry her.
You say abstractedy, "Ah! why iudeeda''
The climax is reached by this time, and a
regular row is sure to follow.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10

Nor Po1NrER.-A correspondent enter
ed an office, and accused the compositor OF
not having punctuated bis communication
when the typo earnestly replied, Pm not
pointer, I'm setter"
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--7s - .-7--
LAW CARDS.
JOINT. CANNON,

Attorney and counsellor at Law,
LINCOLN, PLACER COUNTY CALF ORNIA,
"ILI4 practice in the courts Of Placer and
w adjoining counties. All business intrusted
to his care will be punctually attended to.
Lincoln June 25th, lS65-my
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IL ates of A Adve'rtisi

Ten lines one square, This SIZED Type:
First insertion. ...................$ So 90
Each subsequent insertion ............... l 90
For hall square, or les. s,................. 90
Each subsequent iusertion,. ............ so cents
Liberal deductions made to monthly or yearly
advertisers.
The number Of insertions must be marked on
the advertisement otherwise it will be continued
until forbidden.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10
JOB PRINTING

OF every variety, executed with neatness and
dispatch, at reasonable rates.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10

The San Francisco Examiner says there
has fallen in that city the present season II
3o,lOO inches Of rain.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10

EEThe crop of wheat in the Northern
States for 1866 amounts to 14S, S,522,S20
bushels.
The Placer herald., 1866-02-10
q. z. MYRES.

Attorney and Counsellor at Law, Auburn
OFFICE in building on Courtstreet, nextdoor
" to the Temple. Having resumed the practice
oflaw will attend to all business intrust ed to his
care in the several courts of the State. jellmy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-15
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NOON DISPATCHES
COTTON AND GOLD QUOTATIONS

LONDON, November l3-The Admi-
rally have resolved to keep strong force
of gunboats in the Chinese waters, for
the suppression of piracy. dothsif
80 The Jamaica Committee have unani-
mously resolved to indict Gov. Eyre for
murder. m 5a9n le
1t is said that questions are pending
between the United States aud Frazer
Trenholm have been amicably settled,
whereby vessels in dispute now at Liver
pool, and all other property, have been
released.
The English people and government
seem inclined to settle the Alabama
claims, if demand is made by the
United States.
LONDON, November l4-Consols, 80 /;
fve's, 69a. 1f. baa
LIVERPOOL, November l4-Cotton,
heavy and irregular; sales to-day, 5000
bales ~
TORONTO, November 1.-two more
Fenians were convicted yesterday and
sentenced to be hung on the 18th day of
December. Nv xti.e9
New YORK, November l5.-Gold, AT
exchange, nominal, ct for sixty days !;
cotton, dull and nominal at 34l@363c.
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Chicago Times.

In another place we have alluded to
the leaning of the Chicago Times in
favor of negro suffrage. The following
editorial article in that paper will show
that it has abandoned President Johnson ::
Live Democrats should think twice
before tying themselves to the dead
body of the administration ct Washing
ton. Federal Offices are undoubtedly
tempting morsels to individuals, but the
possession of all of them by the Demo
cratic party would not, under the pres
ent state of things, be Of any advantage
to it. On the contrary, their possession
would De, in our opinion, seriously
injurious TO it. The federal
Offices, under the present state Of
things, do not belong to the Democratic
party. The Democratic party did not
elect Mr.. johnson. tits not responsible
for him. 1t will not be responsible for
him. The brief alliance il has had with
him has not been of any use to it. Any
further alliance with him cannot
be Of any use TO II. Such being
the attitude Of the Democratic party
towards Andrew johnson, should it not
also be the attitude of individual
Democratic To the extent that federal
Offices shall be accepted by Democrats,
to that extent will decentralization be in
troduced into Democratic organization.
A worthless Democratic soldier will be
the federal oiice-holdsr. Let, then, these
offices be esehewed by Democrats. Let
every individual Democrat preserve his
virtue, his integrity, and his allegiance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-15
BURIED ALIVE.

A terrible occurrence is said to have
taken place near Quincy, Illinois. A
Mrs. MCCLURE was supposed to have
died on Sunday last, and on Monday was
buried in a vault belonging to the family.
On Wednesday groans were heard from
the vault by children of the buried wo-
man and an old woman who was with
them. Upon learning this the husband
and neighbors repaired to the vault, broke
open the door, opened the coffin and
found the woman alive. She had torn
her hair and wounded her fingers in vain
efforts to escape from her narrow prison.
She was taken home, and is said to be
in a fair way to recover.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-11-15
DIDN'T ANSWER.

General BUTLER, says the St. Louis
Dispatch, it is pretty generally known,
lives at Lowell, Massachusetts,, and
among those who heard his speech on
Saturday night was gentleman who
also lived at Lowell in 1860. During
BEN speech, in the crisis of his eloquent
denunciation of traitors, this gentle
man, in a clear voice, asked the speaker
"why did the people Of Lowell throw
rotten eggs at you in 1860, on your re-
turn from Charleston ?" Ben has glib
tongue and ready wit, but he cOuldn'
and didn't answer that question.