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JEPP DAVIS.

RSW YoRK, April lO.-The Hefald's Fort
Monroe special says; Rumor Al Fort Mou-
roe whispers hat Jef Davis u 70 be remov-
Cd 10 Richm0nd on a writ Of habeas corpus.
Fears are entertained that he cannot live
through the coming summer n not released,
a. bis health 10 growing worse.
Then, vhy should be not bs permitted 10
disf Has he net been accessory to the death
Of nanT = poor Union Ioldisri WHY all Iris
sn1isty aboutJ sH DaTis's health By rebels and
rebel sympaihiIsrsf
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Circular from the Prominent.

WASHINGTON, April S.-Tho Presi-
dent has issued the folIowing,circul r to
tho Heads of Departments, in refer.
ence to appointments to office:
ut is cnimently right and proper
that the government of the United
States shou Id give earnest and sub
stantial evidence ofits just apprccia-
ton of the services of tho patriotic
men who, when the life Of the nation
impe rilled: entered tho army and ma
w to preserv G The integrity Of the
Union, defend the Government, and
maintain and perpetuate unimpairod
its free institutions. IL is therefore
directed /; LIST. That in appointments
to Office in several Executive Depart
ments Of tho General Government,
and the various branches Of the pub.
lie service connected with said depart
ments, preferences shall be given to
such m~eritorious or honorably dis
charged soldiers and sailors, particu.
larly those who have been disabled by
wounds received or disease contract.
ed in the line Of duty, as may possess
tho proper qualifications. I'd. That
in oil promotions IN said Departments
and the several departments Of tho
Government connected herewith,
such persons shall have preference
when equally eligible and qualified,
over those who have not faithfully or
honorbly served IN tho land or naval
service Of tho United States.
(signed) AsDREw Johnson.
Executive Mansion April 7th, 1866.
- 49, - 1T 4
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20
HENRY C. WHITNEY & Co
Real Estate Brokers,
NASHVILLE, TENN.

NASHVILLE, TENN.
Particular Attention given 10
the SALE of Lands in East
Tennessee to parties fror
the Northern States.
All persons owning Renl Estate and dess
ing to make early sales, are invited 10 COZ
munioate with this Office, sending full b
Scription, Lowest Price and best Terms.
Charges moderate, and no charge unla
sales be made,
We are DESTROYS to open correspondent
with, aud secure the cooperation Of RED
Estate Agents throughout East Tennessee.
Mineral Lands and large hracis Of shsp
loAds wanted for ~eolonists.
Refer to Governor BroWnloW.
hn.iis
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20
A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.

Mr.. SlmerIy rose 10 O question of
privilege. lie stated that tho gentle
man from Carter, Mr.. Williams, was
refused q vote this morning, and he
would like to have his (Williams,)
status on the floor settled,
Mr. Clingan offered the following
resolution, which was adopted
WHERE'S, Objection has been made
to p. Williams, Representative from
Carter county, exercising tho rights
and privileges ofother members of the
body, and the records of this House
show t hat Mr.. Williams has acted as
a legal member of this House, and
that the records Of this House show
nothing TO justify an objection to de-
prive him of the rights that other
members of this House exercise there.
fore DO il.
ReSolred, that it is the tensc ofthis
House that all objections are removed
in the case of p. Williams, and that
he is justly entitled TO all tho rights
and privileges %guaanteed to other
members of this body, and that his
seat has never been vacated.
On motion of Mr.. Moss. Mr.. Will
liams was allowed TO record his vote
on the Franchise bill. He voted No.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20
J~oSesnoRo', April 4.

JoNesBoRo April =.
Sin Permit US on behalf Of the loyal Vo-
cru Of the frst Juelcial district Of Tonnes
see to ask you the following questionsi
LIST. Are you 10 favor of the " Franchise
Bill" now pending before the General As
sembly Of the State of Tennessee?
End. Are you In favor Of organic ing q new
State, to DC composed Of the Eastern Divi-
sion Of this State, to be called the " State Of
East TENNESSEE"
ard. Are you in favor Of the enforcement
Of the Congressional Test Oath y as a con-
dition precedent to the decision Of the South
ern members elect to the Congress Of tue Uni
ted States?
We respectfully ask you to answer each Of
the foregoing questions by the word ayes {"
or mo " without qualification or limitation
We also request you to reply to this coui-
munication in time that your answer NAV be
published in the East Tennessee Union
Flag, " Of next week. And a failure to an
swer within the time specified will be con-
sidered as a negative reply to each and all
the questions above propounded.
Very respectfully yours,
NAT. d. 0wKSs,
j. F. GRESHAM,
j. MlbAON GIhbbthy
S. E. GRIFFIrH,
GEo. f. GRIsuAN.
To the above questions Col, Al Brown,
of Washington, nswer in a long commune
cation, refusing to answer, without qualifca-
ton, and saying Z" I have been unable to
see what either Of the above questions you
have propOunded have to do with the duties
of Attorney General"
James Britton, Esq, Of Greene the present
incumbent, declines to answer until be learns
from the authorities at Nashville whether
there is to be aiy election held.
Maj. Ham. C. Smith, OfCArter, in a CONVEX
Eation with one of the Committee, said "
say YES, emphAtically and unequivOcally to
each aud every question. l am for all, and
wih you all. "
MINOR Flag, Of Hawkins, is not, as yet,
heard from. His answer will be published
when it comes to hand. .Al n.
Now that our Legislature has passed the
Franchise Bill, and the ball is set in motion.
let the true Union men Of our country come
square up to the ballot-boI in solid %phalanx,
aud support the man who 10 firm and unwSv-
ering in his poSitioa-who turns neither to
the right nor the left, but marches right up
10 The Fcrateh!
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ATTORNEY G%RNERALCY,

That the Straight.out Union meTmay bet
ter decide who to vote or ia tho COM
ing contest in May, Eotshe election Of Attor-
Hey General in the frst judicial Circuit, the
following staple quettions have BEEN pro-
pounded 90 hagarious candidates non Ia the
field, by the committee appointed for that
nnbnoea
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20

~ The T,nIsn a., ar.,nhurs o. he
lsrius Of causdG
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20
FROM NASHVILLE.
THE STATE LEGrSLATURE,
Vote on the Franchise Bill.
y SENATE. y
NASHVILLE April 10.

The Senate met at 0 o'clock q. m.
Prayer by Rev. MIR. Gee.
CALLING THE ROLL.
The following Senators answered to
their names: Messrs, Bosom, Case,
Frazier, of Knox, Frazer, of Wilson,
Hall, johnson, Keith; Mcfarland,
McEwell, Nelson, Powell, Smith,
Senter, Trimble, and speaker Frier-
son.
NEW MEMBERSHIP. 90
Mr. Senter presented tho creden-
tails of Mr.. Garrett.
Mr.. Hall moved that the credcn-
tials of Colonel Carrot and Cave
johnson DO referred to the Commit
tee Of Elections.
The Speaker ruled the motion ont
of order, on the ground that it is not
competent for the Senate to transact
business without a quorum.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
THURSDAY, April 12.1S66.
The House was called to order at
10 o'clock. Prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Gee.
THE FRANCHISE BILL,
On motion of Mr.. Raulston, House
bill No sos, known as the Franchise
Bill, was takonup on its third reading
and passed by the following vote:
AYEs-Messrs. Anderson, Arnell
B~lackman, Clingan, Donaldson,
Doughty, Dowdy, Duggan, Fuson.
Garner, Gilmer, Grimmet, Hudson.
Hale, Inman, Jones, ofGreene, Jones
of Claiborne, Kerchival, Mason, Max
well, McNair, Melton Morris, Muir.
ply, Norman, Patton, Porter, Pickett
Raulston, Shepherd, Shultz, Smith, Of
Obin, S~nodderly, Thornburg, Under,
wood, Waters, Of Wilson, Walker, o.
Rhea, WEIGH, Woodstock, and Woods
Al.
NoEs.-Messrs Baker, Coward
Elliot, Grove, Marable, Moss, Mum
Parks, Richards, Simerly, Smith, o.
Hardeman, Stegald, Warren, Wines
and Mr.. Speaker Heiskell-15.
On motion, the House adjourned
until two o'clock.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20

Tho vote by which tho civil rights
bill passed the House Of Representa-
tives 10 122 70 Al. When the Speaker
declared that tho bill had become q
law, tremendous and long continued
applause was given,
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20

The Senate met at 0 o'clock q. m.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Gee.
The Union flag. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1865-187?, 1866-04-20
Prices Of URcmrent MODev.
\ BY O. NJ DRDWAy.

NAsnyMIa gass EMunuAAr /. Ina
~ loving are the rAtot paid BY o. N. ORDwAv w
y hAkGE nHOKER, No. A, College str,,,t ~
bic 70 ~nuetuhtr, but mag ~ depended on ~ stA
length Of time for remitthnces 20 30 receives hSr sAs
txpIoth, n forwarded without DELAY. 'AAAN
TENNESSEE RAM az Fni,..
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
TRAINS GOING SOUTH.
SrArlONS NMlrrs.lMAlL TRAIN ACCOM-, TR \.

Stations marked thus are nag stations, and
trains will stop only when signaled 70 do so.
e. ORLAND SMITH, F..o
Master transportation.
June 2I lSGG--u
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
Drink and Commerce

Five years ago a largo number OF
persons who were earning considerable
wages at the Nottingham Potteries
signed the pledge, and the residents in
the neighborhood discovered to their
astonishment, that their business had in
creased in remarkable manner, and the
solution was found in the fact, that about
10000 had been in a short space of
time taken out of the public-house, and
about 100000 had been put into the
pockets of other tradesmen. lf,a man
spent shilling in the pubic.house, he
lost, on an average, a shilling in the
wasted time he took to spend it in In
the time Of Father Matthew, number
of miners who used to spend at a shop
connected with the Knockmahon mine
about f400 every month, joined the
temperance movement, when the de-
mand for alcoholic liquors entirely
ceased, and the men who had only been
enabled to spend fl00 were found to
earn twice as much wages, and they
were enabled to spend $500 per month
in the shop, because they abandoned in
toxicating drinks
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

Recently published passages from
IIawthornc's Note Books, embrace the
following beautiful thought; "Mans
finest workmanship, the closer you ex-
amino it the more impericctions it shows,
as, in piece Of polished steel, amicro-
scope will discover a rough surface
Whereas, what may look coarse and
rough in Natures workmanship will
show an infinitely minute perfection the
closer you look into it, The reason of
the minute superiority of Natures work
over mans is, that the former works
from the inncrmost germ, while the lat
ter works merely specifically"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
Pearls.

Everybody knows the story told by
Pliny Of Cleopatra, who, to outdo An
thongs extravaganza, wagercd with
him that she would spend sum equiv
alent to one million pounds upon one
dinner. When her lover ridiculed the'
banquet as innothing coming up to her
promise, she replied that it was merely
an adjunct to the grand dish; and,
wearing in her ears the two finest pearls
then known of the value above men
toned, she threw one Of them into a
vessel Of the strongest vinegar set before
her, and, as it dissolved Immediately,
she drank it up. The fellow to it was
about to share its fate, when L. Plau-
Gus, who had been appointed umpire
in the matter, seized it, declaring that
Anthony had lost, This pearl, on the
conquest of Egypt, was sawn in two
to make pendants for the Venus in the
Pantheon; the goddess, remarks Pliny,
being well satisfied with half of their
dinner. As regards this story, no acid
that the human stomach can endure, is
capable of entirely dissolving pearl,
even after long maceration in it. Bar
bot, on trying the experiment, found
the outer layer was reduced to jelly,
while that beneath was not at all af-
iected.
The same experiment is recorded to
have been tried somewhat before by
Clodius, son of Ksopus the player,
who, having discovered that dissolved
pearls possessed the most exquisite fla
vor, did not selfshly confne his
knowledge to himself, but gave one
apiece to each of his friends to swal-
low. Powdered pearls were formerly
considered as an invaluable medicine in
stomach complaints; the benefit they
produced must have depended entirely
on the imagination Of the patient, the
substance being mere antacid, nc
more eilicacious than the powder Of the
she'll
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
A CARD TO THE LADIES
DR. DUPONCO'S
GOLDEN PERIODICAL PILLS,
FOR FEMALES.

Tnfallble in Correcting Irregularities, Removing
Distinctions of the Monthly Turns, from
Whatever Cause, and
Al,cdys Successful as Preventive.
1t is now over thirty wears since the above celc-
hratcd Pills were first discovered by DIR. DUPON
co of Paris, during which time they have been
extensively and successfully used in most nf the
public institutions as well as in private practice,
OF both henli,pheres, with unparalleled success in
every case. and it is only at the urgent request
Of the thousands Of Ladies' who have used them,
TINT he is induced to make the Pills public for
the allevaton of those suffering from an! lrreg-
uiarities whatever.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
IT UNLOADS 4 TON or ia y
In from = 10 = Minutes.

TNNilIS Fork took the First Premium at several
Il uf the late State and county lais
This Is th, simplest and most complete working
HAY Fork yet intro uccd to the tarurrs, us las
been shown b. the unlimited demand 70" them
during the past season. which has tx ccded on
abb ty to suppl also b, the universal plclrrcn",
il has received when operated in competition with
all other Forks.
lts sinplicty and compactncss renders IL more
SUBSTANTIAL taan thc complicated arrangements
hreIuIurr used for this purpose, 1t requires le''
room for operating and can he worked with
srm'csll ilJty ii NII places.
Those seeking N,nplc. cheap and efficient For'i
VIII d. well to examine is merits That 10 II
economy IT, u.s. such an article sr,aiily alui ted
-, tr IN eilig mt ftrmcr, n It slvcS vast amour,
If time aud LABOR, relieving "im OF the most M
pleasant ART Of ha inS, SncU the Introduction o,
mo wing machines.
Tncr will frequently save the price oi the Fork
in Il single da,--Whcn n la ge quantity y. ha Is t.
be secured from the rain, and there is hut little
time in which to do it--as man and two bows
will, by the use Of these Forks, unload ton of
hay in five minutes. .
Fer Sale by
ELMER GOLDEN,
STERNBERGER BUILDING,
NAV II 'fh-Vm T1TkSON OUT0
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

INSECT LIrE.-A peculiarly poetical
pen furnishes the following funny fancy;
"Insects must generally lead a joyial
life. Think what it must be to lodge
in lily! Imagine palace of ivory or
pearl, with pillars of silver and capitals
of gold, all exhaling such perfume as
never arose from a conser! Fancy,
again, the fun of tucking yourself up
for the night in the folds of rose, rocked
to sleep by the gentle sighs of the sum
mer air, and Enothing to do when you
wake but to wash yourself in dew
drop and fall to and eat your bed
clothes"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
MAIL WEST:

E9f- Connections made at IIamden Junction with
Trains Of Portsmouth Branch.
Close connections made at Cincinnati with all
Western trains, and at Parkcrsburg with the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad. ORLAND SMITH,
Master of Transportation.
Chillicothc, O., June a. 1866.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

The practice of snuff-taking was prob
ably introduced into Europe about the
same time as smoking, and first ap-
pears to be publicly noticed in 1924,
when Pope Urban VIII, issued decree
against the habit taking snuifin church
during the celebration of mass. In
England il was formerly the practice to
take'snuff in small spoon, and not by
the pinch; in France, so late as the last
century, a snuf-box was an indispensa;
BILE appendagc of every person having
any pretension to fashion.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

One of the earliest French princes
being too indolent oy.to6 stupid to ac-
quire his alphabet by the ordinary pro-
cess, twenty-four servants were placed
in attendance upon him, each with a
huge letter painted upon his stomach :
she knew not their names hc was
obliged to call them by their letter when
he wanted their services, which in due
time gave him the requisite degree OF
literature for the exercise of the royal
functions.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

Tho lunatic asylum of Gloucester,
England, ,advertises for q might nrse" "
who can read music at sight, and for a
"malo attendant ;" who was a good yio-
linist, The salary offered is sixteen
pounds pcranmm, increasing onepound
yearly up to twenty pounds with board,
washing and lodging for the woman,
and twenty-lour pounds per annum for
the man. These arc the wages paid to
skilled nurses in England: Less than
SO 4 month for a woman, $40 Il month
for man
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

"A B. G. Darian seems to have
been an ancient term ior pedagogue.-
Wood in his Athene 0xoniesis, speak
ing of Thomas Faruabie, says--"When
he landed in Cornwall, his distresses
made him stoop so low, as to be an
A, b, c. darinn, and several were taught
their horn books by him. by assuming
his title, its wearer certainly proves
'bipself TO be q man of letters.
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

-southcy used to say that "the mo-
ment any thing assumed the shape of
duty, Coleridgc felt himself incapable
of discharging it," Then there was
Lady Cork, Of whom Sydney Smith told
that she was so deeply moved at a chart
ty sermon that she borrowed a guinea of
neighbor to put into the plate. She
had constitutional procliyity to appro-
pirate triAes in the houses Of her friends.
''Dont leave these things about so, my
DEAR she used to say, "or | shall steal
them"
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
AN EXCELLENT MAN.

They gave me advice and counsel in store,
Praised me and honored me more and more,
Said that only should wait awhile
Offering their patronage, too, with smile.
But with all their honor and appreciation,
should long ago have died of starvation,
Had there not come m excellent man,
Who bravely to help me along began.
Good fellow he gave methe food ate,
His kindness and care | shall never forget
Yet cannot embrace him, though other folks can,
For myself am this excellent man!
German of HeiHe
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

THE Frozen MAMMOTH IN SIBERIA -
At the last meeting of the Academy of
Science letter was receivnd from Mr..
De Bear, of ST. Petersburg, in reference
to the mammoth, still covered with its
skin and hair, which had been discover
ed in the frozen soil of Arctic Siberia
The discovery had been made in 1864
by a Samoyedo in tho environs Of Taz
Bay, the eastern branch of the gulf Of
Obi, The news only reached st. Peters
burg towards the end of 1866 but as
tho bodies of largo animals will keep a
long time in those regions,.if they are
not completely uncovered, and as this
mammoth was still incloscd in the frozen
soil, the Academy of st, Petersburg has,
with the aid of the Russian Govern
ment, sent NJ Schmidt, distinguished
palcontologist, to examine the animal
and its position in the locality,
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05

"GRgAr RoARs."-'A boat-raeo like
this" quoth a cynic, gazing at the V ar
sity boat-race, "always puts me in mind
Of a.wounded lion." "Ah! pray howl"
asked Mary Jane, timidy" "By its
great ro@eS (rqars,'') replied tho cynic.
Mary Jane tainted slightly
The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1866-07-05
DR.. STRICKLAND'S
MELLIFLUOUS
Cough Balsan

Is warranted to be the only
v=u..rs uuuuuuuu-Al preparation known to cure
Coughs, Colds, IIorseness. Asthma, Whooping
Cough, Chronic Coughs, Consumption, Bronchitis
and Group. Being prepared from Honey and
Herbs it Is healing, softenng, and expectorating::
and particularly suitable for all atiecations of the
Throat and Lungs. For sale by Druggists every
where. Jan is, 1866 ly.
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-05-03
ANOTHER PLAouE.-A Paris Il

ANOTHER PLAoUE.-A Paris lot.
tersays: Trichinosis is occupying
the attention Of the police, who
have forbidden the sale Of raw
pork, which was to have taken
effect on the 9th, 2sth and 20tn
Of March, allowing, however, the
smoked hams Of Germany to come
into the market. While the
scourge Of this animalcule is still on
us comes tho report that the bees
are being suddenly stricken. Some
who have turned their atten ton to
this matter have thought the hives
were decimated by the bees suck
ing from poisonous vegetables
parasite. But the last microscopic
examination Of M. Duchemin die.
sipates this Wow, for apong the
dead bees he finds the little animal
which is often seen in sugar, and
iuduces the disease known as
"grocer's itch," and he believes
this insect is the cause Of the dis.
tress among the bees
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1866-05-03
department.
Telling Trees by Fire,

The idea Of burning down a trec
six or eight feet 10 diameter, and
solid and green, would have seemed
to bo q, simply absurd and ridicu.
lous. But the thing is done in
Oregon every day at a vast saving
oftime and labor. Tho operation
is done in this wise:
A hole is bored into the trees
horizontally, tho nearer the center
tho botter. Then directly under
this hole another is bored at an
angle Of elevation such that tho
holes mcot togethor near tho center
Of the tree. A coal Of 6re with a
little kindling is introduced into
the ori6ce TINS formed; and the mp.
per one performs the function Of
chimney. Tho heart of tho tree IL
dry and contains a considerable
amount Of pitch, and when manip-
ulated as have described, burns
briskly.
1t is generally necessary to feed
this FIRE with son.o fuel from time
TO time. But one man can keep a
large number oftrces thus burning,
and will get twenty or hundred
trees down thus much quicker and
easier than he could otherwise do.
In n similar manner, when the
tree is cut down, it is cut into
pieces by being burned in two. A
hole is bored into the log from the
top, and another from the side, till
they mcot rs before described,
when the perpendicular hole acts
as q nue and tho horizontal one
furnishes the draught. 1t often
happens that in burning q largo
tree into lengths, for saw logs,
there is not more timber wasted
than would result from chopping
the log with an AK.