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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28
PRESIDENT JoHNsoN's TELEGRAM.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 26, 1855.
James johnson, Professional Gooe,mor, Niltedge-
cille, Georgia:
You will continue to act as Provisional
Governor of Georgia until relieved and your
successor recognized by the Government. At
present, as Provisional Gocernor, would is
sue no certificates of election to members of
Congress elect
If understand your despatch, none of the
members elect to Congress from Georgia can
take the oath of Office as it now stands
Please advise me of their real status as to
loyalty and qualification in regard to disa-
bility under the law and Constitution. / re-
gret to hear that you have apprehensions as
to the action of your Legislature, and hope
that all will come out right You will ac-
cept the appreciation of the Government for
the loyal and efficient manner in which you
have discharged your duty as Provisional
Governor. ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
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Quite a commotion has been raised in th

Quite commotion has been raised in the
Paymaster Generals Department within a
week or two. A young clerk named john
son declined to pay an assessment on his
salary for election purposes in New Hamp-
shire as requested per circular OF Hon. E. IL.
Rollins, of that State, and attempts were
thereupon made to have him removed. The
President was informed of the facts and on
learning that the clerk was yet minor, al
though an honorably discharged soldier, and
had strong testimonials as to personal charac-
ter and clerical ability, directed the Paymas-
ter General to retain him and give him the
earliest possible promotion for his independ-
ence. Politicians would do well to make a
note of this.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28
FRUIT DESTROYED IN NORTHERN OH1o.-

The Sandusky Register says
The warm weather, Immediately preced-
ing the cold snap, caused the peach buds to
swell to such degree that when the cold
spell came they were killed. 1t is Thought
by competent judges that the peach crop
will be an entire failure throughout this sec
ton of the country. Cherries have also been
greatly damaged, and with the exception of
a few varieties, the buds are destroyed.
The Toledo Blade says:
We conversed day or two ago with
gentleman of experience in fruit growing
who has made extensive observations. He
informs us that he had no doubt the peach
crop in this vicinity was entirely destroyed.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28

CoNs1sTENcY-During the war, Andrew
johnson, Military Governor of Tennessee,
visited Pennsylvania. A proposition was
made to invite him to speak in the State
capitol at Harrisburg. Mr.. Clymer, Senator
from Berks, made speech in opposition to
this motion. He denounced Governor john
son in bitter terms, as I" a dirty demagogue," !"
"a coarse and groveling brute" "man
whose public course in Tennessee is a blot
upon American civilization" This Clymer
is now the democratic candidate for Cover
nor of Pennsylvania. and Mr.. johnson is
President And the advocates of Clymer
present him with no other claim to election
than that of being an enthusiastic support
er of the President" in opposition to the
party which elected Mr.. johnson, in opposi-
ton to the men who defended him against
his villifers in the Pennsylvania Legislature,
in opposition to Gen. Geary, who periled his
life in the field for those principles of which
Andrew johnson was such a noble advocate,
and Mr.. Clymer such conspicuous assail-
ant Could impudence go further9-Albany
E1enipg Journal
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RECONSTRUCTION IN GEORGIA.
Among the dispatches furnished to the
Senate in communication from Secretary
Seward are the following:

TELEGRAM.
Received $50 p NJ, November "a.
MIILEDGEvMLE, GA, Nov. 81, 1865.
Andrep johnson, President Of the u S.:
No members of Congress elected can take
the oath. Shall issue certificates of cleo
ton The Legislature will probably be to
some extent impracticable and refractory
am inclined to think suspension Of par
dons might have salutary effect shall
be candidate for the Senate, and of course
will be defeated
J.J. JOHNSON, Provisional Gocernor.
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-Tbere is a eirl in Troy whose lips are 8,

There is a girl in Troy whose lips are so
sweet that they stick together every morn
ing by the honey they distill, and she cannot
open her mouth until she has parted her lips
with a silver knife. She will be treasure
to her husband, not only on account of her
sweetness, but because she can occasionally
keep her mouth shut.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28

Fair young lady-I see somebody in the
crowd outside waving a handkerchief |
suppose the bride is approaching
Light Young Man handkerchief 2 White
one3 By Joye, perhaps it is reprieve.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28

"A commission will assemble at Fort
Laramie on the 1st of June, to conclude a
treaty with all the lately hostile tribes of In
dians on the Upper Platte.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28

The ice on the Hudson river is rapidly
breaking up, and navigation between New
York and Albany will soon be resumed.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1866-03-28

Austria has just been troubled with one
of her periodical panics, and has been try-
ing, and happily acquitting, bevy OF young
Italian girls for the heinous crime of singing
patriotic songs on the banks of the bright
blue lake of Garda.
Five Paris theatres receive assistance
from the State, amounting in all to 100000
francs. OF this sum the Opera receives
$4,000 francs, the Theatre franchise and the
Opera Comique 10000 each, and the Odeon
and the Theatre Lyrique 100000 each.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19
DRY GOODS.


GREAT REDUCTION OF PRICES
Having purchased at the late Auction Sales goods o.
late Importation sold at great sacrifice, and with
enabled to offer great inducements TO buyers.
LADIES, NOTE THE PRICEsi
LUPIN'S FABRICS
Lupin's MerinOes reouced from sl'25 to al
Iupins Merlnoes reduced from sl 31h 10 Sll2h
Iupins MeIinoes reduced from 81 80 10 sl'25
Lupins plain Rep Poplins reduced from 81 rs to 81
buplns best quality reduced from 81 5J TO sl25.
IN ALL THE CHOICE SHADES
~ pieces Of Empress Corded Poplin a yard and an
elknth VIDE, tull line OF cooIs only SLIPS
Reh Paid Poplins, at 81, sll2h, Sl'-5 81 37h.
Our Huch SIX Plaid Poplins reduced to $3.50.
FROM AUCTION.
Several lots of Striped Poplins bargain.
JUST RECEIVED.
One cBse OF corded SILK Epinglines price $3.50,
rapidty. va" q
A complete assortment OF Irish Poplins; best good
Daily receiving New Goods from auction.
BALAoRALsl BALMoRALsI
Full, large size, in bright coors, heavy, only s2
Musllns.
FLANNELsi FLANNELsl
One case OF extra heavy Canton Flannels, only Csc
C. o. WISHAM,
8 ~ smth3m No. N. EIGHTa Street
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

Lanmans Dictionary of Congress.-The third
edition ofthe Dictionary of the United States
Congress-" by Charles Lanman, has just ap-
peared from the Government printing office in
Washington. 1t has been revised and brought
down to the 2Sth ofJuly, 1866. From a careful
examination we perceive that the present
edition is more complete as well as more cor
rect than either of it's predecessors. 1t is 10 be
regretted that many OF the biogra phical sketches
of members OF Congress are very meagre, bbut
it is not remarkable; the completeness of the
work is rather a matter OF wonder. The volume
would be more useful, as well as attractive, if
the sketches could be made more elaborate and
incidents given; but this would require large
increase OF space, and would materially change
the purpose of the compiler. Such men as
John Savage, William Nelson, A. NJ. Schermer-
horn, Marius Schoonmaker, and Bishop Per-
kins ought to have been more fully noticed.
But the reader, while wishing that the book
had been made more thorough as historical
production, will be gratited the ottener he has
occasion to consult it, and find it as good as it
is. The compiler is sparing no pains to make it
still more fun and valuable in future editions.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

An Eastern Expedition,-Th The Bangkok Re-
cordeT mentions that Mr.. Appleing has just
Bangkok. He sailed in a small boat from
Penang to Kopa; stopping on the way at Queda
Tonga, and Ponga. From Kopa he went on
elephants across the Peninsula, through Bandan
and Chiya TO Champion, whence he continued
his journey by sailing-boat to Thacien and
Bangkok. In doing this he was three months
and seventeen days, including stoppages. The
mountain passes are described as highly ro-
mantle and exciting" the population is very
sparse, and much OF the soil, though excellent
is totally uncultivated. The authorities with
whom MIR. Appleing came in contact were very
oblielngi except in the tardiness with which
they provided means of carriage.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

"a Lecturer" among Highwaymen -"Mark
the victim of a very practical Joke while
crossing the mountains from California to Vir.
ginia City, Nevada, on lecturing tour. A pri-
yate letter tells the story as fOllows:-"The
on Twain. Several of them disguised them.
selves as highwaymen, and capturing him on
the Divide, relieved HIM of several hundred
dollars tpIoceeds of his lectures), gold watch,
he was about to start back to California. when,
after being seated in the stage, the missing
vauables, together with the masks worn by
the robbers, were handed to him in the presence
OF laughing crowd. Mark failed to see the
point of the joke"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

Should Women Ride Astride ?-The Spectator
thinks that the modified Bloomer dress worn by
DR.. Mary Walker, now in England is ugly, and
not defensible on the ground of being more
healthtul than the dress commonly worn by
women; but it asserts the right of any woman
to wear the dress. 1t adds that on this and some
other similar matters it is useless to argue with
prejudice-bound Britons: 1.-THE true argument
is the right of choice, and in denying it society
is injurng itself, just as ii is in denying women
the right OF riding as they choose. So fixed is
this particular form of oppression, that English
society will not discnss it, refuses to enter
tain the question, would condemn a dozen
leaders of fashion if they made the attempt TO
introduce reform. They might walk into a
ballroom dressed a Ia Josephine that is, un.
dressed to the waist-and the only result would
be genarai disappearance of tnniar, hut tho p
dare not for their lives ride astride Yet there
is absolutely no reason, either of convenience,
or security, or modesty, in favor of the side
saddle, not one single argument which ought
even to have hearing when opposed to the dis
tinct right, subject to the laws of morality, to
ride as they please. We do not say there are
reasons for aboishing the side-saddle, for
though we think there are, that is not the point
A woman has right to ride English fashion, or
Turkish fashion, or Chinese fashion, if she
chooses, and society loses in refusing 10 concede
the choice"
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

schamyl Bowing Before the Czar.-Schamyl,
the famous Circassian chief, who recently made
his submission to the Emperor of Russia,
was among the earliest to congratulate the im-
perial family on the marriage of the Czarewitch.
In his speech to Alexander he said:-
"If there be man upon earth worthy to represent
God Almighty that man, SIRE, Is yourself II there
be throne e Ounded upon the hearts Of men, that
throne is yOnrs Sire, wish it to be known every
where that If old Schamy of Daghestan, who Iought
against your arms for thirty years. experiences
regret at the decline OF his days it is only because
he cannot be born again to devote his whole life to
the service OF your empire"
The Emperor thanked Schamyl for the seuh-
ments expressed by him, remarking:-"I know
you are loyal. ] know you are an upright man.
accept your wishes, being certain that they
come from the depth of your heart.n Schamyl
then, turning to the Empress, delivered a
speech.
Again addressing the Gar, Schamyl said:-
"My son is my representative in my Id age. In
the person of this young 5chamyl himself
your Majesty. May he have long years to devote to
your Majesty's service, instead OF his old fatherw
correspondent Writes:-"At the moment of
dismissing the venerable visitor, his Majesty
shook hands with him. Schamyl, oyerpo Wered
with his feelings, caught hold OF the Emperor's
arm, ard prosrated himself before him. The
Emperor raised him and left the apartment.
On the same day, Schamyl was also presented
to the Crown Prince of Prussia and Grand Duke
Michael. AT all these audiences he spoke Arabic,
the language used on solemn occasions in his
native hills. His own tongue is Tartar"
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A New French Breech-Loa ader Lieutenant
Bonnin, Of the French navy, has presented to
the Emperor his new breeoh loader, and it has
been much admired by his Majesty. Expert
correspondent says:-"Chassepot's musket not
withstandng the noise made about 1t, has not
been adopted. Neither however, has it been
reiected-itis is under consideration. The great
with the breech- loader submitted to them is
the want of cartridge which shall be without
danger, not liable to deterioration from damp,
not too heavy, not too dear, and be easily made.n
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

These, Madame, are the fashions which have
been executed according to your suggestions,
and, must say, very ably. was told that the
Princess danced for Joy in each of them when
they were tried on. She is tall, thin, and has a
perfect figure. 1t is rot likely you will combine
anything more sumptuous than the above robes
shall soon have mission To describe nlain every.
day clothes. Compiegne and Austrian Ambassa.
dresses are very welcome, but ! have a vast
arrear OF useful, practical, and home gear to
shifting to propose to mothers Of grown.up
daughters, who, though they are not Ambassa-
dresses, have inordnaie desires and no idea of
good mana cement. Trusting | may soon be
allowed TO impart how industry can, with our
present styles, make up Tor every deficiency,
remain, ARGVsINE.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-12-19

Forefathers Day in Wisconsin. THE New Eng.
land Society of Madison, Wisconsin, have deter
mined 10 celebrate "Forefathers' Day. en- the
ceremonies,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-06

se-s.s The rehels-hare surrendered, laid down
their arms, disbanded their troops, returned
to their homes, taken the oath to support the
Constitution and laws, accepted the amend
ment abollshing slavery, and are now law
abiding citizens, engaged in the peaceful oc-
cupatisns of life, on their farms, in their
workshops, &c. What more ought we to ask?
What more can we ask? Taking the oath
and acting in conformity to the Constitution
and laws is the test of allegiance. We re-
quirc nothing beyond this of Massachusetts,
How can we demand more of South Carroll
ma? TO do so is unreasonable is outrage
ously wrong. The States are all on the same
footing. All equal before the law"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-06
who have revolted, and who have been ov er

who have revolted, and who have been ov er
come and subdued must either be dealt with
so as to induce them voluntarily to become
friends, or else they must be held by absolute
military power, or devastated, so, as to pre-
vent them from ever again DOUG harm as
enemies, which last-named policy is abhor-
rent to humanity and freedom;
Ana whereas the Constitution Of the Uni
ted States provides for constituent commune
ties only as States and not as territories, de-
tendencies, provinces, Or protectorates.
And whereas such constituent States mus
necessarily be, and by the Constitution and
laws of the United States are, made equals
and placed upon like footing as to political
rights, immunitics, dignity, and power, with
the several States with which they are un:-
ted;
And whereas the observance of political
equality as principle of right and justice is
well calculated to encourage the people Of the
aforesaid States to be and become more and
more constant and persevering in their re-
newed allegiance;
And whereas standing armies, military oc-
cupation, martial law, military tribunals and,
the suspension of the privilege of the writ of
hobeas coApus are, in time Of peace, danger
Gus to public liberty, incompatible with the
individual rights of the citizen, contrary to
the genius and spirit of our free institutions,
and exhaustive of the national resources, and
ought not therefore, to be sanctioned or al
lowed, except in cases of actual necessity, for
repelling invasion Or suppressing instruction
or rebellion;
And whereas the policy of the Government
of the United States, from the beginning Of
the Instruction to its overthrow and final
suppression, has been in conformity with the
principles herein set forth snd enumerated;
Now. therefore, /, ANDREW JOHNSON,
President Of the United States, do hereby
proclaim and declare that the instruction
which heretofore existed in the States Of
Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia, North
Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana,
Arkansas, Mississippi and Florida is at an
end, and is henceforth to be so regarded.
=" In testimony whereof ] have hereunto set
my hand, and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city of Washington the second
day Of April, in the year of our
s,.1 Lord one thousand eight hundred
''''" and sixty-six, and Of tic 1ndepen-
~ deuce Of the United States Of
America the nincticth.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
BY the President:
WILLIAM IT, SEWARD,
~ Secretary Of State.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1866-04-06

Further on in his testimony Mr.. Bolts was
asked if this whole proposition had been COM
muncated to the Unionists of the Virginia
Convention, together with a call for a Ma
tional Convention, would that have prevent
ed the breaking out of civil war
A. think it would, for the reason that
although the Democracy, which never meant
to be satisfied with anything but war de-
spairing of being able to carry the ordinance
would have voted for the adjournment, while
the Union men, who wanted peace, would al
so have voted for an adjournment.
The testimony in relation to this interest
ing historical episode is confined to the three
witnesses, Messrs. Lewis, Baldwin and Bolts
1t is quits voluminous, but the foregoing ex-
tracts contain the pith and marrow of it.
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Miscellaneous.
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YEk SAKSAP A NlLLA Is a cOncen.
N trated extract Of the choice root, so com.
bined with other substances of still greater alter
alive power as to afford an eiectual antidote for
diseases Sarsaparila is reputed to cure. Such q
remedy is surely wanted by those who suffer from
Strumous complaints, and that one which will
accomplish their cure must prove, as this has, OF
immense serviceto this large class of our afflicted
felow-citizens. How completely this compound
will do it has been proven by experiment on ma
nv of the worst cases to be found in the following
complaints
Scrofula Scrofulous Swelings and Sores, Skin
Diseases, Pimples Pustules, Blotcfes- Eruptions,
St. Anthony's Fire, Rose or Erysipelas, letter or
Salt Rheum Scald Head, Ringworm, &C.
Syphilis or Venerial Disease is expelled from
the system by the prolonged use of this SARsAPA-
RILLA, and the patient is left in comparative
health.
Female Diseases are caused by Scrofula in the
blood and are often soon cured by this EXTRACT
OF SARsAPARILLA.
Do not discard this invaluable medicine, be-
cause you have been imposed upon by something
pretending to be Sarsaparilla, while it was not.
When you have used AVER s-then, and not till
then, will, you know the virtues of Sarsaparilla.
For minute particulars of the diseases itcures we
refer you to Ayers American Almanac, which
the agents below named will furnish gratis to all
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Election of County Officers.

The following letter from the Hon John
NJ. Herndon, Secretary of the Common
wealth, in reply to letter of inquiry. from
Mr.. j. B. Goode, who had been elected Sher-
if Of Powhatan county, as to the length Of
his term, and the proper time for him to
qualify, gives all Of the information desired,
and explains the provisions of the law on the
subject Of the election of county officers, their
terms Of service, &C.:
OFFICE SEc'Y COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA,
RICHMOND, March %, 1866.
IM'. j. B. Goode, Genito PowAotan county,
"a:
Dear Sir: | am just in receipt Of your
letter (without date) stating that you were
elected Sheriff of Powhatan county, at the
election held for county officers last summer
and not being advised as to the term of your
Office, and whether an election for sheriff
will take place this spring, desiring Informal
ton from me upon that subject.
| reply, l have to state that by the new
Constitution the voters of each county are
required to elect the following officers, viz ::
a clerk, commissioner of the revenue and
surveyor, for the term of six years; an at
torney for the commonwealth, for the term
OF four years; and sheriff, for the term of
two years. Constables and overseers of the
poor to be elected by the voters, as may be
prescribed By lar.
BY an ordinance Of the Convention which
assembled at Alexandria on the 18th Febru-
airy, 1864, it was provided that call officers
elected under said ordinance shall enter upon
their duties Immediately upon election and
qualification, and the fraction of the year be-
tween the times Of election and the time at
which the term Of Office shall expire shall be
counted for one year" ~.54J
The law relating to the time of holding
elections for county officers (Code Of Virginia,
chapter l. section 3) remains unchanged, as
also the law declaring when the terms of
office of said officers commence. (Code, chap
ter s, section %. 5 5a ~ II
BY the first you will observe that the time
fixed for holding elections of sheriffs, (but
not commissioners of the revenue, owing to
the constitutional provision aforesaidD is the
fourth Thursday in May in every second year,
counting from the 4th Thursday in May,
1852.
BY the second you will see that the term
of Office of sheriffs commences on the first
day of January succeeding the election =
Your term of January, 1867, as will that Of
all the sherif1s elected last year, and the pc
Rod Of election for new sherifs will be the
fourth Thursday in May next.
AT the same time, under the law as it now
stands, the election of constablos should take
place.
Elections for justices Of the peace, attor-
neys for the Commonwealth and overseers Of
the poor should be held on the fourth Thurs
day in May, 1868 and for clerks, commits
sioncrs Of the revenue and surveyors, on the
fourth Thursday in May, 1870.
Yours very respectfully, 45
j. NJ HERNDoN. y
Secretary Of the Commonwealth