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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1866-10-24
Nesv Adcertis e192e7atS.
VUE T,ADaEs, HOME.
THOS. S POWELL. EDITOR & PROPRIETOR
Mrs. L. VA. FRENCH, LITERARY EDIEREss

THOs. S POWELL. EDITOR & PRopRIEToR.
MRs. L. VA. FRENCH, LITERARY EDIEREss.
Please read this circular and circulate
among your friends, so that more good can
be accomplished:
ATLANTA. GEORGIA, June Goth, 1866.
DESTROYS of securing at least the approba-
ton and sanction of all good people upon this
circular, hope you will pardon the liberty
take in enclosing this to your address.
The primary object Of the publication of
the LADIES' HOME, is to raise funds for the
erection Of a large and elegant institution, or
..HoME FOR INVALID LADIES'" at the South,
to be located in this city.
By many medical men Atlanta has been
pronounced fitting place for such an lnsti-
tuition, owing to its accessibility, its intelli-
gent and Christian population,its pure noun
tain air, an efficient Medical College, and
many other advantages.
Besides the erection Of the Home, we de-
sire to inauguaate q Southern literature, by
the circulation of this journal, since it will
contain contributions from the most talented
lady writers and manly pens at the South,
thus informing Of the talent among us, and
furnishing a stimulus to our people, No peo-
pie can be independent unless they have a
literature OF their own.
That we need such an institution at the
South needs no argument, since we have
heretofore been entirely dependent upon the
North for advantages Of this kind. How
many pale, suffering invalids there are in our
Southern homes who would avail themselves
Of the blessings of such an institution until
they were restored to health!
We appeal to you, by the promptings Of
your generous nature, and the emotions Of
humanity that thrill within you, to aid this
noble enterprise SO far as you are able, by
your influence by procuring subscriptions for
this paper; so that this Home may be built
for the benefit Of suffering woman; that the
refinement and elevating influence Of our lit
erature may assert its independence; and our
noble, suffering women, saved from untimely
graves
viii not every good woman unite with us,
and do something towards the accomplish
ment Of this noble object? We want one
thousand ladies to send us five subscribers
each, and all that we have promised shall be
Done We feel assured that we shall nave
prompt and ready response from you. What
ever woman wills done, can be done. We
have never yet been deceived in woman, OF
called on her in vain. We cannot fail when
Holnan lends her helping hand,
Address, THOS. S. POWELL,
Editor and Proprietor Ladies Home, Atlanta,
Georgia. Oct. 24-tf
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I'aEIor. CssFett q 60.

Are now receiving at the old stand of Tay
lor and Catlett, q large supply OF new and
most desirable goods, consisting OF Cloths,
Cassimeres, SatGinets, brown and bleached Do
mestics, Calicoes, Sack and Plain Flannels,
Aipaecas, French and English Aierinoes, De
lanes, blankets, Cloaks, Queensware, Hard
ware, Wood and Tin Ware, Shoes, Dye Suits,
Groceries, &c. All of which they will sell
upon the lowest and most reasonable terms
Tor cash, OF exchange ior produce Of every
description
Oct 24-3t
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Look ANA Read.

Piper & Punkhouser are now receiving a
very fine and carefully selected stock OF all
kinds Of
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
and their stock now is one Of the finest and
best they have ever had. The greatest care
has been given in selecting all the choicest
and best fabric Of goods.
We are determined to sell goods pery cheap,
indeed so that all who may favor us by exam
ming the stock, will find that we not only
have choice goods, but that the price is also a
great consideration, and will find it to their
interest to buy from us.
Oct lift
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NeaC ALUeg'tlse g22 eats.
New Book sazasl Easaslc Store.

JONES y HUNTER respectfully publish
to the numerous schools OF Stlunton ana Vi
clnlty, and TO the pubic generally, that they
have opened BOOK, Stationery and Music
Store, Nam Street, next door 10 the Post Oh
flee, Staunton an. oner lor sale d
NEW AND FRESH STOCK OF BOOKS:
School looks, lnclultlng ali The primary
works, hnetoI1cs, Pnllosopules, Cnenis.rles,
Hlgner Mathematics, Classics, &C. Al1scelIa-
neous works OF Agriculture, biography, LII
hgIous works, Blbles, Hymn and Prayer
Books, &c.
STATIONERY:
Our Stationery Department will always be
full, embracing IN part: Note, Blllette, Cap
and Bill Cap fapers; Envelopes IN every va
rlety and STYLE Blank and Copy Books, Slack
ana led Inks, Pens, Pencils, Inkstands Port
tollos, Writing Desks, backgammon Boards,
and N TACT, everything TO be found III a Isgst
C1uSS Eouse.
MUSIC:
We would call special attention of the La
dies and Muse Teachers TO our well selected
assortment OF Guitar and Piano Music, and
instruction BOOKS; also Musical Instruments,
Violin ana Guitar Strings, &C.
NOIlONS:
Also an elegant assortment of beautiful tot
let articles, brushes, Combs, Soaps, Perfume
rles focket-b books, Port-monles, &c.
New Books constantly arriving, and our
stock Will continually receive additions as
soon as The wants Oh tnepubllc are ascertain
ed; Tor u IS our sntastgoa 10 supply e0ery dena'e.
We will also be III receipt OF the latest anu
most popular works, periodicals., &c.
Schools wishing many books Will be furn-
ished at discount. Orders promptly supplied.
Oct Z4-ti
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miscellaneous.
E'he Augusta Saloon,
RELY d BEsO., Proprietor
COR. NEW ST., & Z. IL. ALLEY,
Stalnton. Va.

Having purchased the Stock and good will
of G. W. Booth, Sewers Buidlng, corner OF
New Street and Court House Alley, the I'M
dersigned pledge themselves to keep the sa-
loon, to be known as THE AUGUSTA'' IN
flrstelass styte
The house will be repaired and le6tted in
the latest and most improved style.
We have received a new and splendid assort-
ment Of Choice Liquors. Every kind OF drink
known furnished.
n1.g~ In few days, a frst-class Oyster sa-
loon viii be opened in connection with this
establishment. We solicit call from our
friends and the public.
Oct 1T J. e. RELY 4 BRO.
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Mrs. NJ. e. Pagan is again prepared TO Of
fer to her customers and the public hand
some stock of french and straw millinery !:
all the novelties OF the season, ChillIens and
Misses hats, Ribbons, Silks, Velyets, Flowers,
Velvet Ribbons all colors and shades, with
everything usually found in d frst-class house.
Thankful for the libelal patronage bestowed
on her in the past, and hopes by her strict
attention to business to merit the same in fu-
ture. Please call and examine for yourselves,
and every effort will be made to give salts
faction. Country merchants and miliners will
be supplied at wholesale prices.
N. B. She will open her pattern honnets on
Friday, October 18th
N. pi-tf
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BROOM CORN.

Farmers who have Broom Corn, have their
attention called to the fact that 1 am paying
the highest cash price for that article, at the
CHuRCHVILLE BROOM FACTORY, and
want all that is for sale in the County.
Those who have good strong bottom land
can not do better than to plant it in Broom
Corn next Spring. as the crop is less trouble,
not so hard on land, and viii psy fifty per
cent. better than corn. wantto engage Ter
next year from two to three hundred acres.
and viii give special Inducements to those
who are Wiling TO contract now. The best
Quality Of seed lurn shed TO planters. I'm g
en- your Broom Corn, whcther YOU want mon
cy OF the best quality OF Ii CONS.
II. L. HOOVER,
ChulcLyiile, Va
Oes 1O-cr.-S. g. V. copy.
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I have just received a very heavy stock of
Black Cloth Black Doeskin Cassimeres, col
ored Cashmere and Cassnets Beaver Cloth,
for gentlemen's overcoats and Ladies Cloaks.-
Call and purchase before you take cold.
Oct. 10-tf WM NJ POOLE.
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To the Ladies'.

We have just received a beautiful selection
Of Cloaks, OF all styles, sizes and qualities,
to which the attention Of the Ladies' is par
ticularly invited. l. WITT BRO.
Oct 3-tf
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MUSIC:
Dissolution.

The Co-PartnersnIp heretofore existing be-
tween Taylor & Catlett, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. All persons indebted to
them will please come forward and settle their
accounts with Mn. Catlett Immediately.
Oct
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The Latest News.

The Latest News.
The Baltimore difficulty is still unset
tied. The Governor has decided not
to give up to the Radicals, though the
Baltimore American thinks otherwise.
Gold is 146ss, Silver has declined.
It reported that tho Empress Of Next
60 hos become insane.
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MRS. Ts. r.. YluslsOsa.
NJ 7 Il Il / N L Il

two doors East OF c. Z. Woods, Nam Street,
STAUNTON, VA.
Would respectfully inform the Ladies OF
Stanton and the County, that she has opened
an ensere neaO stock OF Millinery goods 10 winch
she would invite the Ladies TO call and exam
me before purchasing, as she is selling cheap
for cash only. Hats and Bonnets repaired to
order, al Joa0 prices Call and see, as | will
aoargQ3sg ali work to suit
Nm
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I4GeIS Here!

Just received. several cases of Heavy Boots,
suited TO the known wants of the Farmers
with large stock OF Ladies'and Gents Shoes,
quality excellent, and price smprisngly low.
Oct lott VIM. NJ. POOLE.
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COUNTY CoURT- October Iern.--J. Marshall
Monday. The case Of the Commonwealth VS..
LecoIine MeDaniel-pettit iarceny-verdict
not guilty. Jno. NJ. Striekler James Swisher,
James Reed Samuel M. Reed aud Allan Dam
ie, severally charged with assault and bat
tery-.udgment was one cent damage and
COSTS Lewis Kaylor presented for selling
liquor without license, nolle prosique entered.
John Keller, Jr., James Johnson, John F. Lit
sen, J. E. Hamilton, Samuel Wine, James 7.
Black, Albert Bush, and D. A. Trice were ap-
pointed surveyors Of roads. W. N. Gay was
granted license to keep private entertainment
al DeerfsId, John S. Ellis renewed his bond
as Notary Public. Authority was granted
Rev. A. Woodhouse, colored, to celebrate the
rights Of matrimony. Commonwealth vs..
Abraham Golladay. for felony came up-re-
manded to Circuit Court Samuel n. Patter-
son, qualified as Department Sheriff. The
election ordered on tomorrow for vote on
Valley Railroad seriptioa-postponed for
the present. The Court will probably hold
for the balance Of the week. The above is a
synopsis Of proceedings up to date.
BALTIMORE I. Dixon & Bro, 306
Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Wholesale and
Retail dealers in Boots and Shoes and Com
mission Merchants, appear in card to-day.
G. johnson, gentleman well known to u.s. is
in this house, al we can honestly recommend
it to our readers.
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Iii. Herr a. Esr0tEaer.

AT BURWNLL'S OLD STAND.
Keep constantly on hand a tull supply OF
best quality OF family Groceries, salt, Plaster,
and Guano, TOR sale as low as any house IN
5talnton-for cash. Also dealers in flour,
grain, and country produce generally. Agents
for the sale of Fertilizers.
Oct 24-It
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The Conservatives gain member Of
Congress in Indiana as well as one in Ohio.
In all the States which held elections this
month, the Conservatives have made sub
stantial gains upon the vote at the last
Presidential election-Neao York Sun,
iadeDendcpt.
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Eaats a. Caps,

Just received choice selection of Hats and
Caps, at our new sore, Granite Front, -
which we will offer very cheap.
l. WITT & BRO.
Oct 3-tf
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Gsoaks saEssa sgaawEs.

The Ladies' are specially invited to call and
examine my stock Of Cloaks and Shawls, all
OF which are the best styles. | offer them,
as all other goods, very low for cash.
Oct 24-tf VIM. Nj. POOLE.
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xEasEgzlys sszst N0sace!

A Convention OF the members OF the Au-
eusta Medical ASSOCIATION. is requested on
FRIDAY. the 10Th INST Essay VIII be read
and Il subj Ct Of Medical and sufsc'h mse'-
est Will be discussed,
Dr.. a, NJ. FAUNTLEhOY.
President.
"a. ~ % Y g oonr II
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beers, SHOES & HATS.

4 LARGE and various assortment Of Eoots,
Sh es and Hats-for sale cheap by
Ocj. lt--ti. G. HlkSI & co.
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GosaIps. sc.

English Glycerine, Honey and Brown Wind
sor Soap, English Pomades, Hair, Nail, Tootl
and Infant Brushes
Oct 24-tf Dr.. WAYT & BRO.
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There were 1923 arrivals at the American
and Virginia Hotels last week.
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The annual meeting of the stockholders OF
the Central Railroad Company will be held IN
Richmond city on the ed Of November.
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Police items are scarce, only a parcel Of
horses taken up on Monday by Sergeant Par
ent and Deputy, for feeding on the streets.
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Worth Noticing.

We keep constantly on hand all kinds o.
WALL PAPER, which we offer cheap.
Oct 3 II | WITT 4 BRO.
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We call attention to the special notice of
the gre at clothing house Of J. $. Devlin, just
opened in Richmond. Read it.
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Paints and 0iss

Lewis lure !. Aite Lead, Colols u Oil, Ma
chine, Harness and Llnseee Obs. Also IAoro
sene Oil ior Lamps.
Oct 2i-tt DR.. " -Ali Git0.
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The 10th Regt. Va. Militia is ordered to
rendezvous at Spring Hill, OF November 10th,
to elect company officers.
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M1LL1NERY-NIrs. r. Z. Hudson, lady in
every way worthy Of patronage, advises to-
day. See card and give her call.
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NeaU Advertisements.
Drake q Piper,

Drake q Piper,
lat Whites old stand,)
OPPOSITE CRAWFORD'S CORNER,
have just opened, with new stock Of
Dry Goods, Notions Stationary, Queensware,
French and American China, and
Glass and Stoneware of
every description.
RS Country Produce taken in exchange for
goods.
Oct 24-tf
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Turpin's Mule will be on exhibition at
Rockbridge Fair, and we bet he wins.
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Cloths. Cassirsseres. &c.

Oct loft
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The residence of Rev. W. G. Campbell was
sold at public sale to Mr.. r. Il. Catlett for the
sum of $4,000.
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FOR SALE.
Three thorough bred so'thdown Bucks Two
years old can be purchased ut " } shtsli'i'te ;
place II miles from Staunion, on the Cehsfai
Railroad. Address,
W. j. SlIUMATE,
0c, 1o-tf-y copy Staunton, Va
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Subscribers to the Virginian should not get
mad when our agent calls upon them. We
have waited nearly year for the money and
need it.
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Drugs.

We have received a large addition to oul
stock of English and American Drugs, which
we offer very low for cash.
DR.. WAYT & BRO,
Oct 24-tf Pharmaceutists.
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The Central Freight Depot, burnt by Hun
ter, will be under cover this week. A great
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Oct lit
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Subscribers who wish to pay in wood can
do so at any time by reporting at this office
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gcEaencA's seayyeesi Tonic.


This medicine, invented by Doctor J. n.
Schenck, OF Philadelphia, is intended to dis
solve the food and make it into chyme, the
first process of digestion. BY cleansing the
stomach with Schenck's Mandrake Pills, the
Tonic soon restores the appetite, and food that
could not be eaten before using it will be easily
digested.
Consumption cannot De cured by Schenck' S
Pulmonc Syrup unless the stomach and liver
is made healthy and the appetite restored
hence the Tonic and Pills are required in
nearly every case Of consumption. A half
dozen bottles Of the SEAWEED TONIC and
three or four boxes of the MANDRAKE
PILLS Will cure any ordinary case OF dys-
pepsia.
DR.. ScHENcK makes professional visits in
New York, Boston, and at his principal office
in Philadelphia every week. See daily pa
pers Of each place. or his pamphlet on con-
sumption for his days for visitation.
Please observe, when purchasing, that the
two likenesses OF the Doctor, one when in the
last stage OF Consumption. and the OF her as
he now is in perfect health, are on the Gov
eminent stamp.
Sold by all Druggists. and Dealers, price
$l50 per bottle, or $3.50 the halt-dozen. AL
letters for advice should be addressed to Dr..
Schenck's Principal Office, No. Is North 9Th
Street Philadelphia. Pa. General Wholesale
Agents; Demas Barnes & Co., n. Y; S. S.
Hance, Baltimore, Md. John D. Parke, Gin
cinnati, Ohio Walker & Taylor, Chicago, IL;
Collins Bros, st. Louis, Mo.
Oct 81
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The Southern press and the people,
whom it represents, are nearly unit in
opposition to the Constitutional amend
ment-so- called!
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The press Of the entire Soath takes
about the same view of the recent cleo
tons North-viz: that the result is very
bad, and our only duty is to be patient,
wait, watch and aoork.
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Mourning Ekool.s.
Every description OF these goods can he
found at ilpAl; s EUA>AOu sEh'5.
Uct lit
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Extracts. &c.

Superior Flavoring Extracts, Virgin Sale
Oil, Coxs Sparkling Gelatlne.
Oct 24-tf DR.. WAYT s. BRO.
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Attention is called to Mrs. NJ. E. Fagan's
card. The Ladies must be unusually hard to
please if they can't be suited at her wcll-sup-
piled establishment.
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HNagsaYa & SaRaaEssssEa.
Have just received a lot Of CONGRESS
CATERS OF the Latest style
luIy 4--tt
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New Book SToRE.-Jones & Hunter-men
of energy and tact-men who breasted the
late war against the south-have opened a
new bookstore mkt door to the post-ofhce
Their motto is, "push your business or it viii
push you" See advertisement and help the
enterprise along, and at the same time benefit
yourselves.
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Taylor, catlett s Co. are receiving a large
supply of New Goods at the old stand Of Tay-
lor & Catlett, and solicit continuance Of IA
Yors to the new firm.
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We welcome 10 our exchange list the FEST
and soulh, Cincinnati, Ohio, an honest, bold,
and unfinching supporter Of true, constitu-
tional Drincinles
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The finest and cheapest Photograph Al
buns ever brought to this market, Tor sac ny
Oct 1O-tf. G. HIRSH u co.
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&5yssoGss ssys@ a2's.
Fresh Oysters rece4vet daily at the QUE
HOUSE ana served up iii ANY 81 lie TO sult the
taste. 81. GiAAi9A %-A-a'
Oct LIT
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.sEIs,E RECEIVED,
BIZ G. z. Cochran &c Co.,,

BEST BRANDS Lynchbulg Chewing TO
BACCO-very superior.
Also, well-assorted stock Of CIGARS,
PIPES, &C., which they viii o.ter To-" 10 tieir
old friends and customers
Retailers will tind It to their interest to
give them a call
sAlogING TOBACCO by thr barrel and
pound. Fine cut Chewing Tobacco and gen
uine HAVANA CIGARS.
They have added 10 their Tobacco we'll
selected stock Of GROCERIES. superior SUI
CARS Tea and Coffee, which they VIII sell
low or cash or exchange for produce az mar
ket rates.
Oct. 24--tf. EElndieaaor eonyl
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SOMETHING NICE.

Oct lofty copy
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Piper & Funkhouser expects a very large
addition TO their present stock Of Dress Goods
in short time.
Sept 26-2m-V. COPY
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DR.. n. Wayt Bro advertise a variety Of
articles just received. It is useless to recon-
mend these gentlemen. They advertise in the
Valley Vuyinian-successis q matter OF course
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Special.

A large lot Of blankets ior sale by
Get 2l-g VIZ II. t0CLEs
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Oct 33-tf
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Ut all the inconsistencies OF which the
North has been guilty-and their maine Is
iegion-none is greater than that by which
she forced the Southern States, while rig
idly excluding them from the Union, to
ratify the constitutional amendment abol-
ishing slavery, which they could do legal
~ only as States OF that Union But the
deed has been done, and l, for one do hon
estly declare that never wish to see it re-
voked. Nor do believe that the people
OF the South would now remand the negro
TO slavery ii they had the power to do SO
unquestioned Under our paternal care,
from mere handful he grew to beamighty
host. He came to us heather, we made
him Christian. Idle, vicious, savage in
his own country-Africa-n ours he be-
came industrious, gentle, and civilized
Let his history as a slave be compared here
after with that which he will make for him
self as a freedman, and by the result Of
that comparison we are willing to bejudg-
ed. A great responsibility is lifted from
our shoulders by this emancipation, and
we willingly commit his destiny to hisown
hands hoping that he may prove himself
worthy Of the new position in which he
has been placed. As slave he was faithful
to us; as freedman, let US treat him as a
friend. Deal with him frankly, justly, and
my word for it he will reciprocate your
clinsing to his Old nome, own
and his former master If you
wish to see him contented, Industrious use
full, aid him in his effort to elevate him
self in the scale Of civilization, and thus fit
him not to enjoy the blessings Of freedom,
but to appreciate its duties.
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Fine soutEa Ksowna Sheep

Oct 17-2t-Y. s. copy 1t