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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
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VTIRGINIA-TO WIT At rules held in the
Y CLERKS oace of the Circuit Court for the county
Of Halifax, on the hrst Monday in March, 1866
Joseph t. Street, Elizabeth WoodRg, DTuTy B. Easey,
and Joseph II. Easley-Plainufs,
AGAINST
Jsmima TAYLOR Rhoda Cardwell and Susan Caldwell,
and the children Of Jemima Taylor whose names are
unknown; VIM. w. Breedlove, administrator de boRiS
non of Paul street deceased Mary S. Fleming, exc
eutrix Of b. K. Fleming, deceased, who was admins
traitor with the will annexed Of Paul Street Beverly
Canada E. l. Ragland, VIM. $. Holt, Granville owen,
J. ". Craddoek and Samuel r. wstkins-Defend-
ants. ar, worm,
The object Of this suit in ehancery is for sale or
division OF the estate Of Paul Street. deceased among
the parties entitled thereto
Il appearing BY affidavit 6el that the defendants Je-
nina TAYLOR, Rhoda CALDWELL, Susan Cardwell and
the children OF Jemima Taylor, whose names are I'M
known are non-resiens Of the State Of Virginia, 1t
ordered that they appear here within one month al
ter due publication ofths order aud do what neees-
sary protect their interest in this suit and that copy
Of this order be published once week, for four sue
eessve weeks, in the Richmond wHIG, newspaper pub
lshed in this State and another copy posted at the
front door OF the court house Of this county on the
first day the next county court
JAMES MEDLEY, JR, Clerk.
ELISHA BARKsDALE, Jr.,
FLoURxoY CARRISarOS, P'f mh5-law4w
VIRGINIA At Rules held in the Clerks
Office of the Circuit Court of the city of Richmond,
on the 9TH day Of March, 1856,
Daniel Husted-Plaintih,
AGAINST
william NJ Clark, Frank c. Clark, and Other-Defend-
apts =, d,
The object Of this suit is to recover four thousand
and foT ty-ole dollars and ffyhve dollars, with inte-
rest alleged to be due BY William NJ Clark Co. TO
the plaintiff. ,,
And affidavit having been made and filed that the
defendants, william NJ. Clark and Frank L. Clark,
allowed named are not residents Of this State, they
are required TO appear within one month aiter due
publication hereof do what is necessary to protect
their interests in this suit.
Copy-Teste
mh7-law4w BENZ POLLARD, Clerk.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

The RICHMOND GOLD.-The latest in regard
tol the gold of the Richmond banks is the
following from the Washington Chronicle of the
10th:
The specie claimed by the Richmond banks
re mains in the vaults Of the treasury depart
ment. and will not be surrendered until further
prooi is forthcoming. Important testimony has
been elected which will doubtless interfere
with the claims as set forth by the banks, which
are now making extraordinary eXertiOns to Sc
cure what they deem their property"
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

EXCURSION TOEAcQU4 CREEK To-DAT.-The
President of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad Company, Mr.. P. v.
Daniel, Jr., has extended an invitation to the
press of Petersburg, Fredericksburg ana TINS I
city and others, to make an excursion to-uay
to Acquia Greek to witness the tria Trip u
the new engine. fredericksburg" The eX-
curSion train will leave the depot at O'Clock,
Immediately after the departure Of the mall
train, and, returning, will reach this city at
$50 D. m. Every arrangement has been made
10 make it a most agreeable and delightful eX-
cursion. We will be ON hand and chronicle
such incidents as We deem Of sufficient inter-
est TO be put in type.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
FAR CHEAPER
l7S Broad street, corner Sixth.

mhIIT 10 bTUdu stIeeI1 VorheT eIAIH'
DEMOVAL.--Having removed to the large
LII new store on north side Main street, between
Twelfth and Thirteenth, offer to the trade one
of the largest and most complete stocks Of NOTIONS
HOSIERY, GLOVES, FANCY GOODS and WHITE
GOODS to be found South. We call especial attention
TO fall lines Of the following:
Hankerchefs Linen, Silk I'm. silk and Nader
Handkerchiefs, Hemmed, Hemstitched and Fancy
Border
Ladies' and Gents Hosiery, all grades
Gloves, large variety
Buttons, Staple and Fancy Dress, large variety
ladies and Gents Linen and Paper Collars
Hoop skirts, Morocco Wallets
SusPenders, Perfumery
Fancy Soaps, Magic RufHe
Hair Nets, Fishing Tackle
And small articles adapted to the city and country
trade too numerous TO MENTION and receiving
White Cambrics, Muslns Towelng, Table Cloths, &c,
&c. Also Fans and Parasols.
VALENTINE & FRANKLIN,
North side Main, between 18th and 18th streets.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

THE MAYORS COURT-A SOLITARY OFFEND
ER.-The Mayors court. opened yesterday at
the usual hour, and, in the absence Of Mayor
Saunders, who is paying a flying visit to the
country, Recorder Chandler presided. The
only case called was that of Mrs. Margaret En-
merson. charged with being drunk and disOr-
DERBY. She frankly stated that she was CON-
n, ,lled to drink TO keep down the low spirits
wit = which she is continually affected. Some
body soto uOce, said, {" Why don't she take as
safceti, IA pills they will cure her." The Re-
corder n consideration of the fact that, when
sober She is very good woman, discharged
her, with IN admOnitlOn. 1t is TO be hoped
that she vii. offend no more.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
MEETINGS.

MEETING or STOCKH0LDERS.-There
MI will be q called meeting q the Stockholders Of
The ROANOKE VALLEY RAILROAD COMPANY, held
at Clarksville, on WEDNESDAY, The IN day Of APRIL
lS66 At which time business Of great Importance Vdi
up for consideration, and Is deslra0le 'ha' 'nee
should be a full meeting.
By OFisE Of the Board.
I6h6-sodtd E. A. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
81 DRAPER AND TAILOR

Franklin street, next to the corner of Fourteenth,
Has received and will keep constantly on hand
choice assortment of goods suitable to the styles and
season.
N B-As he sells exclusively for cash, he Ia enabled
to offer a Grst-class article at a low price. mhl2t
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

T OST.-Applicatio will be made for the re-
IL newal OF shares of Stock Of RICHMOND AND
DANVILLK RAILROAD COMPANY, No. 1857, standing
in the name OF Thomas NJ Smith, the same having been
lost. (mhs-lawlml sMIIH, RHODES co,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
nRY GOODS. CI0THINa. DC.

CEEING is BELIEvINGi OLD PRICES
= APPROACHING
Call at l73 Broad street, Of Sixth street, and
see the cheapest, CHEAPEST, CHEAPEST DRY GOODS
Having lust returned from New York with stock OF
Dry Goods. BOUGHT DURING THE PANIC Of the last
week am enabled to SELL, DRY GOODS CHEAPER
than merchants who made purchases earlier in the sea-
son, and
FAR CHEAPER
than goods last year.
Good Cacoes only ~ cents
Best American and Amoskeag Calicoes only 20 cents
Bleached Cotton, l2l, 90 and 25 cents
Heavy brown Cotton, Is cents
Mousn Delsines, 10 and % cents
Valentias only 81 cents
- Summer Skawls, 81
And all other goods at very low prices, wish my
store henceforth to be called the
CHEAP STORE OF RICHMOND,
W. R. POLK,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

DISSOLUTION.-The firm of TINSLEY &
~ STEPHENSON was dissolved the first day OF
January, 1865, by mutual consent. The name OF the
firm will be continued only hereafter in the settlement
of accounts. C. C. TINSLEY,
ian24-tf B. p. STEPHENSON.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

TURNED UP AGAN.-There was in Rich
mo nd an adventurer, before and during the
first Of the war, named Estysn, who, after hum
buOcin good many credulous citizens, de-
parted 4. 'orthwaId, and represented himself as
= Conc.J. rate Colonel, which he never was.
The same 'odiVidual, we presume, has again
turned mn 7 Washington, where he assumes
the title Of Go usidential Agent Of the Emperor
Maximilian. i'his fact having come to the
knowledge of l. ouis de Arroyo, the Agent OF
the Mexican En- Derors he publishes card
DENYING that Estyan holds any official connec-
tion with either the Empire or the Emperor.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
CO.PARTNERsHIP NOTICES.

CO-PARTNERSH1P NOTICES.
TO-PARTNERSHIP.- The undersigned, of
~ the firm Of KENT PAINE Co., have formed a
Co-partnership for the purpose Of conducting
GENERAL AUCTION AND COMMISSION BUSINESS,
Under the finn of
PAINE l. CO.,
And have taken the store No. lO6 Main street, next
below Mitchell Tyler, and will be pleased to receive
consighments from their friends and the public.
w. G. PAINE,
jan2O -eodts R. A. PAINE
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

GREEK COMPANY OF COLLIERS.-A
I J meeting Of the STOCKHOLDERS % this Company
Al ths Oee al the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad
Company, corner EEblb and Main streets stOekhOld-
srs are earnestly requested % attend either in person
By order Of the Board Of Directors.
- CHARLES ELLIS,
fsba6.SOt President Creek Company.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

ARINE BEAD OF HAR.-Nature's own diadem ami
title TO dignity Is to-day the coveted treasure Of every
person as Il was in Olden time the pride Of AbSa Oh
and the strength Of samson IL is the duty Of all e
cultivate the hair. You can do It and preserve Il
through life by the OF Mrs. S. A. ALIENS Word'
Hair resorer and Zylobalssmum, or Hair Dressing
Everv Druggest sells them mhl4-eodlw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
MERCHANT TAILORS.

WIN. HOLT RICHARDSON Il CO., MER-
, w CHANT TAILoRS, Fourteenth street, opposite
Exchange Hotel, receiving their SPRING and SUM-
MER GOODS, to which they would respectfully invite
the attention of their friends and customers No effort
will be spared give entire satisfaction to all who may
favor with their orders. mhl6-2w
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

SFRlNG, lo66..''.'' hlNu, looo'
Our senior partner having returned from the North,
we are now prepared to offer to the public splendid
assortment of
SPRING DRY GOODS,
at reduced prices such Prints, Delaines, Mosam-
biques Popins Plaids, Grenadines, English Bereges,
Lawns Jaconets Brilliantes Apacas, Bombazines all
coors Silk &C. Our stock of White Goods is complete,
consisting in part White Linen, plain and checked
Cambrics plain and striped Swiss, plain and checked
Nansooks hardcord Cambrics Dimity, Piquc, Cambria
and Swiss Edge and Inserting Threadand Valencenne
Edge, Thread, Cambria Linen Lawns, plain and en-
brodered Corsets &c, Mems Wear and all other arti.
Giles usually found in frst-class dry-goods store We
would call the special attention of the Ladies to our
stock of best Silk Basques and Basquines.
A. HlRSH & co l5l Broad street,
mhst Between Seventh and Eighth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

A LWAYS ON HAND-The latest style of
N Ladies' DRESS BUTTONS, Silk and Linen FLAWS
embroidering; all colors sewing SILK Linen Tape
TRIMMING all colors Tinsel, Coral, Working Cotton
Military Brads ladies' silk Gloves, Ladies' Thread
Gauntlets, Fans, etc JOHN HARTZ,
Dealer in all kinds of Trimmings, Fancy Goods
And Perfumefes, 2l7 Broad street,
mhl3t Between Fourth and Fifth.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

From medical gentlemen, Professors Of the highest
Opthamic talent in Richmond and in the Union:
RICHMOND, VA, March g. 1865.
/ have examined great variety of Glasses manufac
tured by Professor Bernhard, Of New York, and, in
justice to the Professor must say that his Glasses are OF
a superior quaty-adaped to meet the wants OF almost
every age, when the vision is in any way imperfect.
The Professor selected for pair Of his Austria
liam Crystal Classes which are OF very superior quail
ty and workmanship, rendering vision very distinct,
almost as perfect in youth. yield this testimony
in favor of the Professors Glasses most cheeruly
JAMES BOLTON, NJ. d.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
spRcrAcIEs.


ballard HOUSE. -..--.------
ADIEs' EKTRAEos-FrRsr EIooR-RooN No. Isl.
IMPORTANT NEW INVENTION.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
'as i DOUBLE VISION sPECTACLBs
THE ONLY PERFECT LENS IN EXISTENCE.
CONCAYO.CoNYRX RLIIPSIs.

Superior to any other in constructed in accordance
with the science and philosophy OF in the pecu
liar form ola
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

Many years OF public practice and study in the hos
pitfalls in Europe adjusting specaces to patients under
every aspect of defective vision well experience
in an extensive long established business in his opti
cal stores, both here and in Europe Professor Bern
hardt considers II sufficient guarantee Of his ability to
apply such Glasses best calculated for the assist
ance or recovery Of imperfect sight.
De Office hours from A. NJ. to 6 P. N.
N. Blowing to engagements elsewhere, Professor
Bernhard will be able remain here for short time
only. mhlO--d&elm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
IA:--At Rules held in the Clerks

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks
Office Of the Circuit Court of Amelia county,
Monday the 5thday OF March, 1866:
Benjamin S. Ewell, Edward S. Joynes, Edwin Taliaer
rO Charles Morris and T. 7. L. Sneed, President and
Professors or Masters Of William and Mary College
in Virginia of Lewis Gerardin and Others
late President and Professors of said College, and
assignees Of Elizabeth McCroskey, who for the
benefit of said College Lewis E. Harve, assignee Of
BENJAMIN L. Meade Junius E. Leigh, assignee of A.
T. Townes; John Archer Jeter, personal representa-
tive OF Timon E. Jeter, deceased, and Henry Cox,
executor OF Edward Cox deceased, sueing for them
selves and any other creditors Of Edmund Harrison
who may make themselves Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
VIM H. Harrison and Samuel S. Weseger, executors
of Nathaniel Harrison, deceased and John Allen Je
ter late sheriff of Amelia county, and as such admin
istralor De 5OaiS non with the will annexed of Ed
mund Harrison, Observation-Disclosures.
IN CHANCERY.
The object Of this suit is of the estate of
Nathaniel Harrison deceased the amount which
due by him TO estate of Edmund Harrison deceased
of whom the said Nathaniel Harrison was executor to
have the assets of the said Edmund HarrsOns estate
ascertained collected and marshaed, and applied to
the payment Of his debts as required by law.
And il appearing by an affidavit filed in this cause
that the defendant John Allen Jeter, is not inhab
ant Of this Commonwealth, it is ordered that the said
John Allen Jeter appear within month after due
publication Of this order, and do what is necessary
protect his interest and that copy of this order be
forthwith inserted m the Richmond Wing, public
newspaper published in the city of Richmond, for four
house of this county on the first day OF the next
county court.
eopy-Teste:
E. H. COLEMAN, Clerk
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks
Y Office OF the Circuit Court for Nelson county, on
Monday, the 9Th day Of March, lS66,
Alfred Wioughhy, Alexander $. Kidd and Fannie his
wife, Aggy Kidd, Alexander Kidd Sr and Charity his
wife, formerly Charity willoughby, John w. Martin
and Elizabeth his wife, formerly Elizabeth Hundley,
Lucinda Hundley, Parma Hundley, John L. Hundley
and Joshua W. Hundey, Joshua Willoughby and
HughP willoughby-Plaintifs,
AGAINST
William Bryant and Lurana his wife, John Johnson,
Robert johnson and Behetheland Stewart, infant
child Of Charles H. Stewart and Susan his wife, who
is dead and Mildred Hundley, and Martha Hundey,
and Robert Fletcher Hundley, the last three infants
under the age Of twenty one years, and Valentine
Hundley, Sr., and the administrator of Milton Will
loughby, when shall be appointed, and the ad-
ninistrator of Nehemiah Hundley, when one shall be
Observation-Disclosures,
~ CHANCERY.
heobeet Of this suit is to obtain the decree of the
Court for PARTITION Of the real estate Of Milton Will
louhby who has been absent from the State for more
than fifteen years. without being heard FROM and there
fore presumed be dead and account OF the rents
and profits of said real estate in the hands OF William
Bryant; au3 affidavit having been made that John ohm
son and Robert johnson nonresidents of the state,
on the motion Of the plaintiffs, by their attorney it IS
ordered that the said absent defendants do appear here
within one month after the due publication Of this order
and do what Is necessary protect their interest in this
suit and that this order be published once week for
four successive weeks in the Richmond WHIG news
paper published in the city of Rehmsnd and posted at
the front door Of the court house Of said county the
frst day Of the next county court
A Copy-Teste:
GEORGE S. STEVENS, Clerk.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

RICHMOND, VA, March g. 1866.
have examined Professor Bernhardts very COM
plete assortment of Specaces and Lenses. They are
better adapted than any have before seen to remedy
the mperfections of vision that be benefited by
the use of Glasses.
The pureness and cleaness Of the crystal used
item worthy of special attention, as can testify from
personal experience. l recommend Professor Bern
hardt with confidence and great cheeruness to the pa
tronage Of the public.
ALBERT SNEAD, ID.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
INSURANCE.

hELA4S ARE DANGEROUS
~ LIFE AND ACCIDENT :
THE PIONEER
SOUTHERN ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY
OF LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA,
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

Admirably adapted to the Organ OF Sight and perfectly
natural TO the eye, aordng atogeherthe best artificial
help to the human vision ever invented.
Sold only by the Professor OF Optics and Spectacle
Manufacturer.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

viii be held At their ofhee, No Sll Walnut sire-t
Philadelphia, on MONDAY, the 9Th day Of April next
at u o'clock, NJ STANLEY Z. HYLTON,
rnhln-lrn SacraIarY.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17

We are prepared with large and elegant stock OF
Goods for the Spring Trade and respectfully invite an
examination by our friends and the trade generally
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
MO HUMBUGl NO HUMBUGl
CALL AND SEE PoR YOURSELVES
THE GREAT BARGAINS
SELLING AT

The GkEAT bAhUAlNo
SELLING AT
JACOB EZEKIELS, NO. IL MAIN STREET,
WHO is CLOSING OUT HIS PRESENT STOCK OF DRY
GOODS AT, AND IN MANY INSTANCES LESS THAN
COST, ToMAKE A CHANGE IN HIS BUSINESS ON THE
FIRST OF JANUARY NEXT. nov2S-t
SPRlNG TRADE. Observation-Disclosures. 1866.
S.M. NJ. R0SENBAUM,
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS,
1899 BROAD STREET invite the attention of the city and
country trade to their stock of new and desirable
LADIES' DRESS GOODS,
Alpacas Mosambiques, Poplins, Challies, Lawns, Or
CANDIES.
MEMS WEAR.
Cassimeres, Cloths, yelvets, Sicias, &c.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.-Print Delaines
brown, beached Sheeting and Shirtings Tickings
Flannels, Plaids, Linen, &c
Hoseries Ribbons, Notions, Gloves, Handkerchief,
&c. mhlO-lw
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
LOST AND DESTROYED BONDS

NOTICE.-Applcation will be made to the
~ Auditor of Public Accounts of Virginia for the
newal of the following lost Certificates of VIRGINIA
STATE STOCK, in the name Of Nathaniel Boothe:
No. 46, for 81, 600 act Of 18th March, 1919
No 1894, for 81, 900, act of Goth March, 1851.
JOSEPH B00THE,
feb2S-w3mE Administrator of Nath'l Boothe.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-03-17
NEW CREEK COMPAl

NOTICE.-Ths ANNUAL MEETING G
~ the STOCKHOLDERS Of tee
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-04
Cleveland Markets.

~ From the Plain Dealer of the "a.
lhS prices below are undtrSt oOd to bc purely
sold nom hrSt hands, except in cases where I
dlIlefcnl Impression iSdircctly conveyed. BUY
trs schdlng IN orders Will therefore understand
mat "a hlling the samoa small commission VII
be added,
FLoUR-Nomlnal at sIO, ,5Od 10, - for Xxx red
tity madci 81, ,5Od 10 for NN white do; 50 OO@
1000 for NN red country brands, SlO,oO@il 90 foi
NN white do
WuEAr-Amber Michigan nt 49, l5 old No.
red s2Ns No Sdo sl,i0; No. cred 81, 10.
No. shcllcd mixed.
OArS-ln light demand AT SOC
nEANs-Prime scarce and firm at $500.
ltNE-Nothng doing.
BAkLEN-Dull and nominal.
iokk-Steady at S2S, 90 for mess; s32 % clear.
lARp-Firm apd steady at l0c In tierces, and
2Oc IN kegs.
BEEf-city packed mess in light demand al
BurrER-Quiet at SO6lalc for prime roll.
prime.
EGGs-In light demand at s5aS7c
DRESSED lioGs-l N demand at Sl0.Ma ll,O0.
PElkoLEuM-Quleta and steady. Held at 7i@
I5c for refined.
LAKE FIsu-Firm at 5000 for white Ash per
half hbl $500 for trout and pckerel; sj,25 FOR
Herring.
norNroEs-Qulct ut So0s5 for Peach Blows.
llAf-LoOSe sS,OOal2,M; Pressed so OOa22UO.
DRIED ArPLls-Quiet M l2c for old aud liza
IL for new.
GREEN APPLES Good to choice winter fruit
steady AT Sl,Ult5,UO.
CLOVER 'SrEp-lIrl nt s7,75.
TIMOTHY SEED--Nuihing doing.
IAll.oW quiet ~ he for country rendered.
at 81 ,ONnllO
SALr-lield firm nj s., IS for fine, and GO 90 for
coarse onandaga; s2,b for Saganav,
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-04
All for Party.

The House leader of the Bumpers, Thad
stevens, lately said, i'll speaking Of th,
Southern States:
'lfthey should grant the right of suffrage
TO persons Of color, think there would al
ways be Union white men enough in the
South, aided by the blacks, to divide the
representation, and thus continue the Re.
publican aSccndcncy."
The sole idea uppcrmoSt in the minds OF
these 'RGpublican' statesmen (?) is the as.
cendeccy of their party Union, peace, pros
pcrity, happiness, honor, virtue, law, con
StitntlonS, promises, guarantees l.
are swallowed up in those two words: Pbwey
and P"nd,r Formerly, in the better DAYS
of the Republic, n public man would have
been politically killed and his name render
ed lgnomlnious for declaring that he acted
from no higher or purer motive than the
porpctuatlon of the power of n political
party. Times, however, have changed, and
men, too, have changed and sadly dcterior-
atcd. Through Stevens, and those who act
with him from no better motive, n whole
section Of our country is denied representa-,
ton; the work of restoration is retarded
good will and amity are destroyed; and the
country made to suffer daily loss of hun
dreds OF thousands of dollars. All this for
party-party "a,cendency of the Re-
publican party" wa the people continue
10 submit 10 this infamous degradation p
IdtrtOt IT. IHtOn.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1866-01-04
Charleston.
The Charleston Courier says Of the con
dition of that city:

The Charleston Courier says Of the con
dition of that city,
On every street and throughlare the
marks of energy, industry and enterprise
are plainly visible. East Bay, six week.
ago, was almost barren of open business
places, while now it is next to an impossi-
bllty to rent building covered with a roof
Owners of buildings are actively engaged
repairing damages occasioned by lire and
water and long before the repairs are com
rlcted, applications are received to occupy
.hc premises The same holds good witt
Meeting, King and other principal streets
There is a great demand for stores and ware
houses all over the city. In order to meet
this demand, it will be necessary for some
measures to bc pkcn toward restoring the
burnt district toa habitablc condition. Tn,
rents IN Charleston are increasing daily
which Is another evidence of enhancing busi
ness activity, Stores, which three month.
ago could be obtained for $500 per annum,
can not now be had for less than 81, 500 and
81, 600 for the same term.