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The national Republican., 1866-11-19

ORGANIZATION OF rnn LYNcHBuRo AND
DANvHLE RAMRoAD.-Tho stockholders Of
the Lynchburg and Danvlle Railroad Com.
pany met in Lynchburg on Thursday and
organized. Francis B. Deane, jr., Of Lynch
burg, was elected President, and Colonel L.
F. Kccne and Walter Coles, Of Pittsylvania;
Colonel r. f. Withers, Of Lynchburg, and
DR.. a. j. Clarke and Major John 8. Lang
horne, of Campbell, directors for one year.
This road BODIES no good to Richmond.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Fractional Currency.

Last week the amount Of fractional cur
rency received from tho printing division Of
the Treasury was e455,4l0; forwarded to
National Banks and Assistant United States
'Trcasurers, e477,679; and redeemed during
the same period, e422, ,684.3l.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Soldiers Detailed AZ Clerks.

The proper accounting officer Of the
Treasury has decided in the case Of soldier
detailed as clerk in the War Department
that the payment Of bounty maturing whilo
so detailed cannot be mado, as extra pay
was received for such duty
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

Is THE SUPREME CouRr, Chambers, New
York, Judge SUTHERLAND has decided that
the discretion Of the Board OF Excise in
granting tavern licenses was absolute and
final, and that the court would not interfere
to compel them to produce evidence to show
upon what grounds they had refused license
to person of alleged improper character
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

The CABLE TARIFF.-By the revised tariff
for messages through the Atlantic cable, tel
egrnms Of twenty words or less, including
the address of the sender and receiver, and
not exceeding one hundred letters, are
charged $50 in gold, and each additional
five letters are charged $3.50 in gold, Mr..
Cyrus W. Field has announced that the COM
pany contemplate further reduction OF the
cable tariff to one half the above rates.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
The maryland Hors. Fair.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.-THE Horse Fair to-day
was very largely attended. Gen. Grant and Gen.
Comstock (of Gen Grants stafi) were present. EI.
confederate Gen. Joe Johnston was also on the
ground, and shook hands with Gen. Grant.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Treaaury MISUNDERSTANDING,

During the week ending on Saturday last
the disbursements OF the Treasury on &C.
count OF the War, Navy, and Interior De.
partments wero as follows: War, el99, 1876;
Navy, esO8,127; Interior, e56s,5OO. Total,
Sl,57b,763.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Suspension of Troy Wool Merchants.

TRor, Nov. l6-Tho firm of J. 4 D. Consalus,
large wool merchants Of this city, suspended to-
day. Their liabilities arc heavy. This is result
Of the late Cohoes failure and, 1t is said, will carry
other houses down with II,
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
se,xurs NJ D,st,lleries.

New YoRx, Nov. 17-Fivs distillsrios, two In
New York, two in Brooklyn, and one In Now Jsr-
soy, have been seized for violating the revenue
laws. The owners are ostensibly manufacturing
burning huid, but actually whisky. Several hun
drcd thousand dollars arc involved
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Rodman Guns for Fortress Msnros.

FoRrnEss MoNRos, Nov. 1o.-The schooner
Sarah Jane, from New York, arrived here to-day.
stores for the Government and four tea inch Rod.
man guns, to bs placed in the easemstss Of the
fortrsss, which is now being rapidly supplied with
those effective weapons, in addition 70 rhsd Par.
rotts OF large bore, and other improvements that
will make 1t the most formidable stronghold in the
country,
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Tho Pete rsburg Theatre T3urned-A Star
Cen pany Lose Their wardrobe.

PhrsnssuRo, Va, Nov. ls-Phonix Hall, the
only theatre in this city, was destroyed by FIRE at
an early hour this morning, Tho building was in.
sured for eight nine thousand dollar, in tho Ne.
tropotan oincs, Now York, which covers only about
ono half Of the lots.
Harry MsArthur closed an engagement at the
hall last night. The company lost all Of their ward.
robes Tho Are was accidental.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

The PATENT OrrIoE.-One hundred and
nine new patents will be issued this week by
the Commissioner.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Tho constitutionaI Am sndm ont. .

MEMPHIS, Nov. IA special dispatch to the
Apaianche, dated Little Rock, to-day, states that
a resolution which was introduced into the Legis.
aturo to reject the constitutional amendment, was
referred to the Committee on Federal Relations,
and there Is disposition to treat the matter with
great deliberation.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Railroad Troubi. at ciuoinnati.

CINCINNATI Nov. l6.-In the City Council to,
day a proposition was debated, and will probably
pass to compel the Ohio and Mississippi railroad Ia
take up their track within the corporate limits.
This s account Of tho failure Of tho road to pay
to the city debt amounting to several hundred
thousand dollars,
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

A PEAT bed has been discovered under the
main business street in Rochester. The ad-
Joining property is too valuable to allow of
the working Of the bed,
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

GGy. Drx arrived i'll town Saturday, and
ha. held interviews with The President in
reference 10 his mission 10 the Court OF
France.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
large Fire In Chicaso-s50O,O 200 Worth OF
Property Destroyed.

CHICAGO, Nov. ia ERE occurred hero this
morning which destroyed eight stores on Lake and
South Water streets, involving loRs Of $3.50, OOO
upon which is an insurance of $3.50, 900. The origin
Of the FIRE Is unknown.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.

INTERNAL REvESUR-The receipts from
this source Saturday were S6l9,6l329.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

Letters addressed to street and number will
be delivered accordingly, free Of charge.
Collections from street letter.boxes are
also free.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19

ArTo Consumptives.-Ths Advertiser,
having been restored to health in . few weeks, BY
very simple remedy, after having suffered several
years with severe lung aRssou, and that dread dis.
ease, Consumption, Is anxious to make known TO his
fellow .suhsrsri the means Of cure.
To all who desire It hs will send copy Of tho pre-.
serption used tree Of charge with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will ind
sURs Gas yol CossurrrioH. AsrHHA BRoIcHrrIs, As.
The only obiest OF the advertiser in sending the pre-
scrption Is to benefit the sstsd aud spread informa
hon which he eonsevest be invaluable and he hopes
every sufferer will try his remedy. As will cost them
nothing and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription will please address
REV EDWARD A. WILSON,
oc25-ly Willismsburg ,KinEs sounty, H.Y.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
Tho m,ssour, Election.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 16.-The Republican says Jno.
Hogan will contest Gen. Piles seat In tho mex,
Congress.
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
THE DEPARTMENTS.
Post Omce Department.

The following is table Of the letters and
papers collected and distributed in the prin-
cipal cities Of the country during the month
Of October, 1866:
The national Republican., 1866-11-19
CONFEDERATION IN CHICAGO.

THD MARKIT9.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

"Jes' SOL" ExacilyI '-soion EhIngle said they
were ih~re livery time" n he felt osey7 ia the
morning he took Plantation Bitiers, hhe felt weary
AZ night be- took Plantation Bttera IL he lacked APP
petite, weak, lAngnid, or mentally opprt Hsed, he
took Plantation Bittsrs and they never failed TO set
him on bis pins square and firm.
Few persons wan, ANY better authority bot as
some may, just read The following.
I much 10 you for verify
believe the Plantation Bttrrs have aas ed my life.
REV W. H. WAGNER, Madrid n. ""
have been great sufferer from
Dysp%pdA, and had TO abandon preaching.
The Plantation BitterK have cured me.
REV. q, A WILDWOOD New York City.
e. had lost all sppete--was 30
week anf en- ryated could hardly walk, and had a
perfect dread Of society. The Plantation
Blgters have set me all right
JAMES ilEIMINWAY, 81 Louis
+" The Plantation Bitters have
cured me Of "a arrangement Oft Kidneys and Trina
ry Organs that distressed for years They act like
a charm G. u, MOORE, 2J4 broadway N. Y"
Mrs. o, VI. DEYOE manager Of he Union Home
School for Soldiers Children says she "hrs given u
to the weak and invalid children under her charge with
the most happy and gratifying resu is" We have re-
ceved hundred reams OF such certificates, but
advertisement Is so effective What people then.
selves say of a good article. Our fortune and
reputation is at stake The original quality and high
character OF these Gods will be- sustained under every
and al circumstances. They have already obtained
sale IN every town village, parish aed hamlet among
civilized NATIONS. base lmtators trs to come aa
our name and style as they and because cd
rtiee cannot be sold AS low poor one they find
some support from parties who do not what they
sell BE on your guard See our private stamp over
tue cork. =. ii. DRAKE a. co, ~ Y. City
Spring Water, sold by all Druggists
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

Governor Throckmorton, of Texas,
in his message to the Legislature, sub.
mits the constitutional amendment for
ratification or rejection, with his Gun
qualified disapproval' Of it, and adds :
This proposition, having been gen
orally published and discussed, / do
not propose, in this communication,
to do more than express my unquali-
fed disapproyal, rs a whole, of the
proposed article--it being, in my opin-
ion impolitic. unwise and unjust To
say nothing or its harshness, the effect
of the adoption of the third section
of the article will be TO deprive the
State, for nearly quarter of a centu-
~, OF the services of her ahlest and
best men. at time and amidst circum-
stances which render these services
more important than at any period Of
her history"
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

CoLLrGIArg AcADrur,l

AoiIIOlAIk ACADEMIA
Pour GIns0S, Miss, Sept Z, 1866,
Editor Clarion Allow me by the
aid Of your Kindness respectfully TO
demonstrate against the time fixed for
the teachers convention, il II be the
22d Of October
At that date ninety-nine of every
hundred teachers will be engaged IN
organizing classes and giving the first
impulse for the year to studious habits.
II would be like grand excursion for
preachers on Sunday. Permit me 10
suggest that the best time would be
between Christmas and 7th Of January,
at which time most schools give and
all can give vacation. At the head for
some years Of one Of the oldest and
perhaps the oldest school in the State
(it dates from 1879 ] would much
like to attend the convention, but
would not feel at liberty 10 leave my
post Mt the time suggested. Can you
not make my views Of the matter
known or advise me 10 whom TO write
on the subject
Truly your friend aud servant,
A. j. WRIGHT.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

fCnes-"H0w was IL about bis making
speech on the 12d Of februafyf"I l have
been with you Ia the battles Of this country
aud can tell you furthermore, tonight, who
have 10 pay these brave men who shed their
blood. You speculated. aud now the great
mass Of the people have "a work IL out
fCheers II is time that tl1 great mass 0f
the people shonld understand what your de-
signs are What did General Butler sayi
fiisses What did General Grant sayl
Cheers Aud what does General Grant
say about General Butleri Laughter and
cheers What does General Sherman say!
"a yolce--''What does General Sheridan
eay4e1 General Sheridan says that be IS for
the restoration Of tbs government that Sberi.
dan fought for Bully = and renewed
cries Of New Orleans," aud confusion
The preBident-I care not for dignity
There IN a portion Of your countrymen who
will always respect their fellOw-ctizens
when they are entitled 10 respect, and there
is portion of them who have no respect for
themselves, and consequently have no res
pect for others. voice, 'Traitor"l ]
wish could see that man. ! wonld bet you
now, that IL the light fell ON your face
oowardice and treachery would be seen ia it.
Show yourself Come out here where can
see YOU f8houts Of laughterI | stand
now where stood when the rebellion com.
menoed Who has sacrificed more for this
country than n Who has run greater risksi
But the factious, domineering and tyranni-
cal party in Congress has undertaken 10
poison the minds Of the people against me,
fCheers.
The President continued in the strain Of
his previous arguments upon the issues IN
the coming contest, dwelling particularly
npon tho nature of the Freedmen's Bureau
bill The audience during the latter part Of
his speech listened quietly and attontiyely,
and lac concluded amid perfect storm of
applause.
Other speakers followed, but in little
while the crowd dispersed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20
Raaienl Nollaa. Of LornIlr.

We have quite a large number OF
Northern and Western papers on onr
exchange list and, IN CHANGING over
those of the radical stripe, we are Of
ten amused at their ridiculous efforts
10 convince their readers that The
South is still too disloyal to bo re al.
mitted in the Union If Southern
paper, in an unguardcd moment, or in
The honest expression Of It's opinion,
lets fall sentiment that snvors Of
respect 10 the memory Of the "lost
cause and its thousands of heroes, it
is at once caught up and used as eyi-
dcncc that treason still turks in this
latitude, and that the flag" and the
"Union'' are still objects Of hate with
the mass Of the Southern people. If
Southern legislature enacts laws
having in view the special relief Of the
widows and orphans Of deceased Con
federate soldiers, such action il rcgar-
ded as u disloyal discrimination, and
Is quoted TO prove that we ARE not yet
sufficiently reconstructed to bc taken
into full Union fellowship. The cree
ton of monuments 10 perpetuatc the
memories of those who have fallen
appears to be specially Objectionable,
and demonstrates conclusiycly to their
satisfaction that We won't, as yet, do
TO tic TO. If n concert or other enter
tainmcnt is given, and the proceeds
thereof applied TO any object that
snacks of regard for dead, destitute, or
MANNED rebels" II is at once noted
in their loyal columns with the usual
complimentary comments. But above
all, when We intimate that the freed.
man is not yet white man, and at
tempt TO show why he should not be
elevated 10 the social and political
position that God and nature has as.
signed the latter, this IL especially re-.
gardcd as evidence Of our dctermin.
alton not to accept in good faith the
results of the war. Like drowning
men, these Radicals catch at straws
Possessing no magnanimity of soul,
they affect to think that our oaths and
professions Of loyalty are all sham
aud for selfish and party ends they
deliberately and systematically mis-
us. Their purposes are APP
parent, and we think the signs Of the
lines indicate that they will be trium-
lhantly defeated Mt the ballot box this
all There was time when il might
ave been considered "policy" to
,lease the Radicals but ii seems that
III efforts in that direction only tend |
o make them more arrogant, exact
ny and intolerahlc The more we
the more they demand The
men of the country,
North and South, have no more con
TO make. With the Consti-
ution and Andrew johnson on our
side, law and order will yet prevail, and
Radicalsm will ANONYMOUSLY tlzzle
nto obscurity and contempt Their
lay of power Is short Let them en-
oy it.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20


TnE CHOLERA IN VIcKsBURG. The
Times of yesterday says
"Since the early part of last week
scarcely one acclimated person has
died, and none have been taken sick,
save those who had been much ex.
posed in the pestitorous localities.
Thus the disease still retains its en-
dcmic character, and though it is bad
enough among those who are subject
TO this phase Of it, we think visitors
to the city or persons observing tenn
perancc, cleanliness and frugality in
their daily life have nothing to fear"
A tabular statement in the Times of
the 18th gives the total interments
from IL o'clock NJ, 81 instant to IL
o'clock NJ, 10th, at Sc, of whom 30
were from cholera, 10 from other dis
eases aud l2 not reported or this
number GO were negroes and 90 whites.
Wopresume this does not include the
deaths in the military camp near the
city
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20
OVER A MILLION DOLLARS SAVED!

Gentlemen II had gro worth 81 800 who
took cold from bad hurt in the leg. md was useless
for over a year. had used everything could hear
Of without benefit til tried the Mexican Mustang
Liniment 1t soon effected permanent eure.h
Montgomery Ala June II, 1852 j L. DOW MING
. Il take pleasure In recommending the Mexican
Mustang Linlment valuable and indispensable
article for Sprains Sores Scratches Calls Horses
Or men have used II for Burns, Bruises, SGsea Rheu
matism, Ac., and all say 1t acts like magic
j. w. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Wells, Fargos
and Harnden's Express
THE sprain of my daughters ankle, occasoned
while skating last winter, entirely cured In
week. after she commenced using your celebrated
Mustang Linlment.
Gloucester, Mass, Aug. |, 1865. ED. SEELEY.'
II IL admitted fact that the Mexican Mustang
Linment performs more cures in shorter time, on
and beast, than any article ever discovered FAM.
lies, livery aen aud planters should always have it
on hand Quick and sure 1t certainly Ia All genuine
Is wrapped In steel plate engravings, bearing the sig
nature of g w. Wesbrook, chemist and the prirdts
u s. stamp of Demas Barnes L. Co. over the top.
An effort has been made to counterfeit II with
cheap stone plate label Lack closely
Saratoga spring water, sold by all Druggists.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

Elder 4. w. Caskey has accepted n
call to the Christian Church, Memphis
The Bulletin says Of him:
elder Casley is neither n polished
dcclaimcr or finished orator, but as
a reasoncr he is clear, pointed, ear
nest, powerful, and il altogether an ex
ceedingly attractive and interesting
speaker We congratulate the church
and our city that he has consented TO
labor among us.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

InRRIBLE ACr or AN INSANE Morn.
ER.--An insane woman In Mobile, Ala,
last week threw her infant into the red
hot furnace of a rolling mill where the
iron was fnsing The child, Of course,
was killed.--Northern Exchange.
The above, of course, is lie We
venture the assertion that no such
occurrence took place in Mobile last
week. or at any other time within the
memory of the oldest nhabitant.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

LANDS FOR CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS.
The Radical papers affect great sur.
prise at the action OF the Alabama
Legislature in entertaining and refer.
ring a resolution offered IN Mr..
Jackson on the 18th ult, relative 70
the expedicncy Of donating three hun
drcd and twenty acres 10 each Con
federate soldier, who by reason OF
wounds received in the late war is in
capacitated from labor
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

The Dayton (ohiol Empire says
that a Miss Taylor, of Lebanon, was
shot and instantly killed in front of her
mothers residence by young man
named Leslie, who had been for some
time paying his addresses to the young
lady, but whose proposals had been
rejected for those of another man,
through the influence Of AIRS. Taylor
Leslie was at once arrested and placed
in Jail
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

PoRT GIBSON COLLEGIATE ACADEMY,
We invite the attention of those who
have daughters to educate, to the adj
vertlscment of this institution, one of
the oldest, ms il is one of the best,
schools for the education of young la
dies in the State. A glance at the
names composing the faculty, will
show that the very best talent has been
secured. The buildings are spacious,
retired, and well designed for academic
purposes; while Port Gibson is noted
for its beauty, salubrity, good order
aud good society.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

There are many people possessed of
the kindest and best hearts, and the
strictest feelings of honor, like the
agate, rough in their exterior, but
when polished display all their beauti-
ful qualities; no one should ever ridi.
cule them; since there are so many
things more truly deserving ridiculc
than either awkwardness of manners
or simplicity of character.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20
- mID,ov
THU WEEAlrrTr Since our


Nug hppn UffNpI5
RKNJ. q. mUuPuRideath yesterday
Gsvt son of Mr. liar
20 s, ~ Ss s'i'.s = : was attacked with
.nv-uisease hiugay previous.
A few of the more timid OF the com
munity suffered themselves 10 become
alarmed yesterday, by some cxngcrat
ed statements and dolefnl prophecies
concerning the disease We have an
abiding hope that our city will escape
any thing like an approach TO cpl
demic. In the meantime, we advise
all TO remain at their homes, attend TO
their business, observe regular and
prudent habits, and not become fright.
ened about what may happen, At
present there is no healthier city in
the South than Jackson.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

$4,000 REwARD.-A reward of 81
800 is offered for the apprehension of
the assassin of Col Geo. v. Moody.
or this amount, Claiborne county pro.
poses giving one thousand; the Ma
sonic Lodge, Of which he was n NOM
her, five hundred, and his brother,
and the State offer like amounts.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

The Now York Herald styles the
Disunion Convention which assembled
in Philadelphia on the Sd, "The First
Grand National Convention Of Niger
Worshippsrs'
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

A fellow named Joseph Epstein,
has recently been arrested in New
York as professional bcggar, and
who is possessed of real property TO
the amount Of S25 zoo He is minus
both legs, and hence very easily i'm
posed on the charitably disposed.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

PRUsAAN LossEs N THE WAR-Ac-
cording to the official reports pub
lished by The Prussian government {.
the following are the losses sustained
by the Prussians during the late war
> ,4T2 dead. 5,341 severely wounded,
S. SIS slightly wounded, s,559 missing,
making a total Of IS, 25L
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

A SINGULAR CASE or CHoLEEA.-A
woman died Of cholera in st. Louis,
Mo, last Monday, whose finger had
been previously amputated, and was
preserved IN liquor. On her death.
bed she earnestly requested her hus.
band TO have the finger placed in the
coffin with her corpse. The husband
last Wednesday had the body disin.
tered for the purpose of complying
with her wish. Soon after he was at
tackled with cholera and died the same
night
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

Gen Hood, when in Austin, Texas,
the other day, was waited on by a
committee Of the Legislature, and es-
cortcd 10 seat of honor in that body
All the members rose Ms the crippled
hero entered.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

CHOLERA ANmpoTE,-Ham Mix
turc is said to be an excellent proven
tive of cholera. A gentleman who has
used it with much success in Vicks-
burg, has furnished us with the recipe,
which is as follows
or. pulverized rhubarb,
or. laudanum,
OF. spirits camphor
Ina four ounce vial, taking from a
half to three fourth's of a teaspoonful
every four hours, according to symp.
toms.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

Four Sisters Of Charity, in attendance
at the cholera hospitals in St Louis,
have fallen victims to the epidemic,
and sacrificed their lives in the cause
of charity.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1866-09-20

The catholic bishop Of the Memphis
diocese, in view of the prevalence of
cholera, allows the use Of flesh meat
on Fridays, and other established days
of abstinence.