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The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-08-01

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w " - 40 ""''S ~ one
iinnr,. r,,,,". ,bn nhn'I - r. :" In i;m' .,' 'Nc
bc rnrn3 n,, ,,l,,.,..,, Ill.,,
tanned i. moi yroi, n,cl.,,, -, ,rr.;
ton or rubbing, but from the Simple
dead weight of the wheel. 1t is a
mash, and not an abrasion.
we Will defer the remaining points
i"r "noii!"r issue, as we dc not care
to pr"lon3 this article further.
-
WE ,ro,,.o i,c,,,;, -
.>S.n ;ri ;rmnli,,clv ,n.v,r,',. ,,,o
several rcmni,in~ nn;,, n,lo !, H..
communication H., j.. ,,;, Ill.,. :
uh;IosonLic,l rx,,.,,,,;,n ,r ,l., =
wagon is And vr vii ho ul,I ;f
,sSn will to,c our r,.,,,, :, h, ,,,t
we rive il, ,l,t !. w;;h , iow 90
elicit sol;l l;,,,.,;o, tL., .,,,u,
be rcochcd We nr,cr man ~, l;I.
cussion for nscful nr,ct;c,l r.su1,.
We are more of . thr,rot;c,l m,ch;,-
ist. Our friend tsSn is an iuto)l;onvt
practical one. Md we ,rc .nx;,nx 70
Know now T. ;h,,ry and f,ct ~ h;.
case uofo,
Wh.i dion :, ,r,,,., w, :,
uly,.i, ~, iusi,umcui u.,d f,r tho
,urnoxc or rrL,rirr thc rr;ct;,n ems
ed Lv mo>in" , w,i.,ht o]oru ho
rronnl and !, rnm,,o ho rr;o,;,,,
entirely from tL,. "rourI
This friction is caused bv the resist
ancc between that wciuht moving hori-
zontally, and the attraction of gravity
acting vertically.
The amount Of friction is in rronor-
ton tc tho amount of Weights surface
to,chinr ,Ic oround bale or cot .
ton E. q. when lyinm upon the Ground
on is side requires more powcr to over
come its friction, or in others words, to
move il, than wien the Same bale is
on ,ssidc. And it would require
still less when on its edge.
Now take eight bales of cotton, and
pile them upon the ground Just MS YOU
Woulld L lead mpa anp- body. with. ..the,nr,
so,oo, ,o,u h,.. ,,,,'s,o 20 '.s' -
The Fairfield herald. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1849-1876, 1866-08-01

a. GAILLARD, EDITOR.
>. MCKNIGHT, AssoctATE ED'n
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
ATMOSPHERIC I
COAT, OFT, GAS T,AKTp

Steamboats, Hotels, S,oros, &c, is unsurpasscd in
short this Invention brings the Iuxur nd bril-
liant Gas light within the reach Of all, whether in
Rurncr for less than one cent per hour, or double
the quantity OF light ol the ordinary chimney lamp,
with onc-third LEES oil !; will burn, when turned
down to taPcTlight ten hours for cent, tree
from smoke or smell; lie carried from room to
room, the wind will not blow it out.
This light il destined to sHpcrsedc all portable
artificial light or chimney lamps in use thou
sands of them will find read sale in every county;
no family that t.ia liht evening will gain
be annoyed with the chimney lamps. Thousands
of them will be used in Ciies this light is ono
half cheaper than Coal Gas, and much more pleas
ant 10 the eye. The exclusive agency for the sale
oil this Lamp can bssccurei in every county through
OFT the United States, and parties purchasing will
be supplied with the Goods at reasonable rates
Agents for Jefferson County,
Feb. l3.-2m. LEISESRING SON &. CO.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
WHEAT'S. MAIL STAGE

7 EAVES Bcrryvilc, Daily Sundays exccptedS
Il arriving in Ch1rlesiown in time to connect
with the train fIr ulTper's Ferry, and all parts
RrturninR-Lraycs Cha rIestown after the arrival
OF the Cars, arriving in Bcrryvillc at O'Clock NJ
Psss"ng"rs by thiz line viI sc carried toany part
of Clarke county without trouble or Inconvenience
to tn, uIselvcs.
February I3. lsG6-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

WHAT INSTRUMEE s OF WRITING ARE
GHARGEABLE WITH STAMP DUTlES.-Tne fol
low letter contains an important decision
SIR:-TbS first internal revenue took effect,
SO far as related stamp duties, October ?, 1854
Instruments executed aud delivered prior TO that
date, though the, may be recorded atterw ards,
hot charee with stamp d lies.
Ifauy instrument subject TO stamp duty was is>
sued alter October l, 1852, aud prior to August l.,
1864, uusiamped, Insutis ientIy stamped the APP
prOprIaie stamp may be affixed in the presence of
the court; register, recorder, provided by Sec
lion l63 of the act OF June 80, 1864.
An instrument issued since August i, 1864 I'M
stamped, iDs%tficigntly STAMPED, may be stamped
by the collector upon for the proper STAMP,
and OF penalty of fifty dollars; aud where the
amount of the stamp duty exceeds Fifty dollars, on
Paymen also OF interest on said duty at the ra'G Of
Six per cent rom the day which lie stamp should
have been affixed.
1t the instrument is presented the collector
within twelve cGlen dIr mouths ON its issue The
collector is authorized to remit The penalty prOvid-
ed it shall appear lis sarisac ion that the ofis-
sion to stamp II was by reason OF accident mis- axe
inadv! rtence urgent necessity and wi bout will
full d,sign to evsde or delay The payment OF stamp
duty.
If the instr rnent is not p esented within twelve
ealeLdar months, the penalty and interest must be
paid tn the collie tor be ore he render i valid by
AtfXirg the appropriate stamp, without regard TO
the cause Of the CmIn>sion to stamp it at The time
OF its issue. The commissioner las no power TO
nit this penalty.
Deputy collectors unless acting "a collecting I'M
der section 80, have No authority 10 n;lx stamps
remit penalties under section 1873.
The stamp TO toe aIixe: 10 any instrument is that
required Y the law existing a thu time when the
Instrument Il, 81. ned aad issued.
When an iustTun' AT is properly stamped unjcr
either OF said sections, The Anping relates back
the time hen the in issued aud fen-
ders it from The beg .uuiug valid all inteuts
aud pure SeS, "a l. il hal been dy stamped when
made sigurd and i-Sue,i.
The whore amount ufpeaalties IA 20 collectors
for validating a.I.se,t t.u'nei.ls should lie
return cd form SO. UIn~T S-Ssel penalties
ard the money dep SIZED 10 rbr credit OF the TieA-
sury OF tue UniltI States Wi.h Other cliluc:oEI
\. L. ,E.ELHS,
Commissioners
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
TO ALL CONCERNED.

T1EoN1 this time henceEoith It will be absolutely
Il impossible for to open accounts with any
person except such az have been prompt to meet
their cnga gcLEeut5 Cash Is required from me by
all merchants from whom ! purchase my goods;
and to carry my business / must require CASH
from my customcrs
All persons who know themselves indebted to mo
are earnestly requested to cali and settle tIeiT &C.
counts. When money ia not to be had. will take
produce Of all kinds. II. LEE HEISKELL:
Nov. %, 1860, p. p copT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
new STORE.
PUBLIC SALE,

WILL BE SOLD,
On Wednesday, Apru 25th, 1866,
At the Garter House, in Charlestown, all nv
HOUSEHOLD PROPERTY,
Consisting in part of
Ono Spring Bed Feather Beds
Bcdstcads and Bedding of great yaricty
Halr and Shuck Mattresses, a variety
One ManOEauy Secretary and Book Case,
One Bureau, Dressing Tables
Wash stands. Looking Glasses,
Two sets handsome Chamber Ware,
Chairs, CarPeIiug, &C.
line assOI tmeLt of Table Ware,
One bathing TUB, with Shower Bath,
One Gong,
Napkins, sc.
very Superior Sewing (Finkle's) Machine,
large Cooking Stove and Fixtures complete,
large and handsome Hall Stove, and Pipe,
large Ten plate Stove,
Parlor and other Stoves, ~, 81,
a large Bell. Meta Kettle, nearly new,
Besides other articles not necessary mention.
BAR FURNITURE,
Some BACON.
TERAiS.-A credit of six months will be riven
on all sums OF and above, $l0 by the purchaser
giving bond and approved security. Under that
sum the cash will be required.
g~ No property to be removed uu til the terms are
complied with Sale to take place o'clock
w. r. Foreman, Auc.
April 81, 1906.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
THE NEW LIGHT.
AtmOSDheric COaI Oil Gas Light.

Nov on exhibition at the store of L ElSENRING
IN SON s. CO., in CharIestown.
Artificial Eight of sort ID universal nee es-
siy; safe, cheap AMI brilliant one, is n luxury
uSurytoo only enjoyed heretofore by thueS living
In large towns or cities where Gas is used. Years
OF study and Thousands OF dollars annually havc
been spent by experiments Of different kinds in try
ing t"inveni and P"riccta Burner La mp by which
expense and trouble of chiInneys this long looked
for and much desired object has at last been oh.
tanned, aud is styIed the
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

SukRY or EAGnE's NEST. BY John Esten
Cooke. Now York: F.. j. Huntington y Co.,
1866.
The popularity of this novel, now passed
to its third edition, stamps it as one of the
most successful and popular novels of the day.
1t is spirited, graphic. aud Of absorbing inter-
est. its historical incidents of Lee, Jackson,
Stuart, &c; are faithful, while the book is re-
plete with eventful occurrences of the war,
portrayed in the most pleasing and attractive
h.y!c.-Lynch6Wrg Ttrginia.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
II Z " a HIN s ToT

F!;:E INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF BALTIMORE,
No 81, SorTH STREET, OYER THIRD EArIAxAL BASx
THIS Company iHsIrrs Buildings. Merchandise,
Personal F'"pr"ty generally, I,sstls in Port 4 c ,
all!-t loss ~ damage by Ere, ." the I.ust favor
All" term" All losses Will be Immediately adjust
ed '"d Promptly Psii.
DIRIE TORS:
Tno'IAs y. CANaY. "f Canhy. G,Ipin & Co.
wa. " T:TE-"CE. Pros s. National Bank
o \. p S2HaH, ii =. l.. rdrI-rr x Co.
". IL tHAF.ToHD, 81 ~ II. Crawford s: Co.
rs. CHArFELL, Manufacturing Che mist.
q Il REESE, of Il II Reese 4 Bros.
j. MisuN, 81 d. Mason x Co.
j. Tone, President of tie Cecil Eank
:. ) BtACHA2I, OF J. s. Il, achaIn S Bro
j. =. DIX, al DIX 4 Steiner.
j. LEAEv, Of J. LCary & 60
\. FaRET, Commission Merchant.
II. S-IiTI, O! Tucker & oniitll
Il. VI. SPILLER. of Syiiler & hicu. k.
+. RI$lERLY, Of Kimberly Bros.
HART9IHT. South Gay street.
S. =. TOWNSEND. of WIN Chcsnut & Co.
- + PAELETT, of ID. F.. Par!ctt s Co..
J. s. FORnEs, Builder.
c. w. HgMRIcKuoUsE, of c. w. Humrickhouse
s 20. THOS Y CATBY Pres't
FRANCls !. MCCINNIs, Scc'y.
L: M.Al3QUlTH, gent at Charlcstdwn.
Nov. II, lS65.-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

We learn from the Staunton Spectator that
Mess's. JNo. j ANNEY, ALEX. Il. II. STUART,
and WILLI.to1 MARTIN, the Commissioners
elected blythe General Assembly to treat with
West Virginia on,the subject of reunion of
the States, or the adjustment of their relative
proportions of the public debt, Will hold a pre-,
liminary meeting in Richmond on the 8th OF
May, to. interchange opinions and make such
investigations as may be necessary to put them
in possession of ali the facts necessary for the
intelligent discharge of the duties cOnfded
to them.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
STRANGE, 8Un TRUE!

Every young LADY and gentleman ia the T"cd
States can hear something very ci to their a'tvaI
tagc by return mail free of,qr-rl by aidr -=irs
the undersigned. Those having fears OF briu- hum
buyged, Will obli,o ny not noticing this card. Al
others will please al css their oJsil.nt servant,
THOMAS =. CHAPMAN,
March %, Is65-Iy.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
LADIES' CLOAKs.

Just received and for sale, at the lowest market
- price. fine assortment Of LADIES' CLOAKS:
Ladies' respectfully invited to examine them
before Purchasing elsewhere Also the latest style
OF WORSTED GOODS, consisting in ,,aft OF
Shaw $, BrcakSzst Capes, Ladirs' and ChiIdfen's
Hoods, Clouds and Jackets. Cents and Boys
Scarf5. fine assortment ot Gloves.
Dec -. J. GOLDSMITH.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
HARDwARE.
CHARIEsTowN Va

- " ~ v A.
EEl-IEViNG that We have one of the largest and
ever in this VGlleyand that ne possess advantSs
which enahle US to sell as low as the WbolcSSIe
f!ouses OF Baltimore, We therefore respectfully so
clt your orders aud hope, by iligent attention To
me requirements Of the Trade, to merit a continu.
an0e OF your patronage. Our stock consists Of
IMPORTED & AMERICAN CUTLERY.
Door Plate Screw Chest, Trunk and Pad Iceks-
strap, took, Butt Shutter and r HiI Ces Screws:
screw spring aud Chain Bolts. Flies. Rasps Brace
EH9 h'1Ss Aogurs Chisels Levels. Planes Bowels,
sues Gross Cut, Hand, Wood, Compass aud VVhiu
Saws, Hatcaets, Hammers, At.zes, Axes. Cont
passes, and Boring Aischine AnYils, Sledges Bel
i I2 screw Plates, EIses, Tire Benders Screw
" re"Giiss; Drawing Knives, Jack Screws, Forks,
S1oEels, S,.ai''s Ll@'nss Nkes, Briar and Grain
Syines' nIItl Scope, MattOcks, Picks Hoes Bri-
uie bitss buckles, Kings, Pad Trees Tnrrcts Post
-t''SEs' Ornaments, Spurs, Curbs, Coffin Trimmings
SEo N1Sln't Hardwaru; Towels, PuIicys Tapa
lines PUNCHES, Lasts and Shoe Findings; Naifs
SPiSSs Horse and Mule Shoes and Nails aiso I'm,
Oh III al ENDS; Brooms, BRUSHES aud Corcisgr.
ihanktu for past fsvors, e r,so.s,tfuilv solieIt
orders Tor the above named glods
~. &C. DAVID HUMPHREYS co.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE
CLARKE CC.Ur=1!Y, yJEcgr7yT

CLARKE COUNTY,, VIE CHINA.
TE7II!S FARM, whichcnntains THREE HUNDRED
L AND : fY MY FOUR ACRES IF first quality ,
LIMESTONE LAND. lies Immediately ON the
Turnpike Road leading from '! inchcstcr to Front
Royal and Is dcsiraniy located in every respect
being convenient to churches. schools a I'D mills
The Improvements on the land are info riur, but
there is abundance Of
EXCELLENT TIMBER,
consisting Of Black Oak, White Gal. and Hickory
large and never failing POND, supplies all the
water that is needed for the stuci1 ON The Farm.
The owner of tins farm desires to dispose Of il
only because he has more land than .c can cult.
vaic, under the present dcranccd system of labor.
lie will take FIFTY DOLLARS per acre for Inc
entire tract, and the terms will be made acConlmo-
dating.
For further information. Apply to, address the
Editor of the SPIRIT or JEFFERSON.
Char stown Jefferson County, "a.
January %, lS66-tC
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
BALTIMORE CARDS.
PIANO FORTES AND NUSIC.


he subscribe resPes fully solicits the attention
4 of the public to his fine assortment of
Rlano EoEGes
amongst them those from the celebrated factory Of
STODART,"
of New York, which for beauty of tone, power and
durability, arc unequallsd. Also those of
GROyESTEEiN s CO.,
the finest chsap Pianos manufactured. and 10
which especial attention Is ca He'd
A number of second ha nd PIANOS also ON hand
from 5 $50 to $500, both for sale and rent.
SHEET MUSIC OF ALL KINDS.
INSTRUCTION BOOKS rail- instruments.
EIELnpEoNs, yIoI.iNS, GUITARS, STRINGS
of all kinds, sc.
Orders from country dealers, and schools es-
pecially, solicited, and liberal discount allowed.
No, SO North Charles st /, near saratoga;
March ely. Baltimore.
JAMES a. L. EE0cLURE,
ATTORNEY AT Law,
No 40, ST. Paul Street. Baltimore,
DRACTICES in theStale aud United States Courts
a1d pays particular attention to the prosccu
ton OF claims against the GensFal GGSernment
January I'd Is66-tE
STEAM MARBLE WORKS.
ADDEss BROS,
Corner OF Sharp and German streets,
BALPIMoRs.
MON UIEENTS. TORIBS, HEAD ST0NES
of American and italian SlarbIc, of Original
Design, always ON hand.
March o. lS66-om
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

INSURES AGAINST LOSS OR DAMAGE Ely
FIRE On TOWN AND COS; NTRY-PEOP EETY
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

n 'EAS-No.l GunPowdcr and ImreriaITcas-
Also, good Black Tea, such will please t he
taste of the most tastIdious tor sale by
CHA ELES JOHNSON
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

&C. ORDERS SOLICITED. On
G3-Dealers and Druggists allowed n i:b.-.I ,Iis-
count For prices aud particulars ajdrns. IL
Agent of the United States 's'S SOAe
JOHN E. WILSON
w Corner Howard & Camden streets.
BALTIMoRE, Nov 7, 1863
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

Having made careful chemical analysis of the
PanCatharticon ized Old Rye Whis!zey of Mr. JuHx
K. WILso, Baltimore ain pleased to state that il is
entirely free from FuEiI Oil Metallic Salts or other
ina, richness and deIicacy OF flavor, 1t canLot be
surpassed. Respectfully yours
G. A. LElBiG, Ar y teal Chemist
Baltimore, July %, IsG2
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24

Careful! chemical analysis Of four kinds of wliis-
key Superior Old Rye Whizley, Superior Old
bourbon %hisSey, Superior Old Wheat Nhiskev
Superior Old Corn Whis!sey-Pancat ha rtico,:izei
E. Wilson, Of Pa. srEorc nd have shown tfTTo to
be entirely tree from the heavy Fusi Oils aud froI1
the lsonous In@tailc compounds of:cu found in
They retain the Ethereal Products. entirely free
from any TAlST produced by injured grain or care
less fermentation, and being unmodfed by the use
OF sugar are rem trkably pure products Of delicate
chemical operations. RcspectfulIy
A a. HAYES, ii. D.,
State Assayer, l. Boyls:on street
Boston, Mass, 23d August, iSe2 e'''
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1866-04-24
BALTIMORE CARDS.

Agents for West, Castleton Railroad and State
Company. and. II o. Smiths Wood
Working Machinery.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

The TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES
addresses the following question, in circu.
lar, to the cashiers of the National Bank,
throughout the country:
"Will you, therefore, be good enough to
inform me whether, In making up the semi.
annual return of your bank for the six
months preceding January l, 1855, you esti-
mated the average Of deposits from the bal.
ances at the close Of the day, or from the
balances after the exchanges at the clearing
house
"An early reply to this inquiry is re-
spectfully requested.
"In the event that the regulations In this
respect were not complied with by you, I
have to request that an additional return be
furnished, which shall contain statement Of
the average Of deposits estimated from the
balance of deposits at the close Of the bust
ness Of the day, in sroess Of the average Of
balances so returned as made up after the ex
changes at the clearing house; and that you
remit to this office an amount equal to one
quarter Of one por cont. on such difference o.
computation
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
fnap.rs.n. TO soush.rs Msaufasssrsrs.

fnp,rt.ntt "a southsrn MsHufaetsrsrs.
The Secretary Of the Treasury has issued
the following circular: ~.
s TREASURY DRPARrnsSf,
~ FEBRrARr. q 1896.
On September IA, 1865, an order was Is
sued by this Department, under the power
conferred by section 40 Of Internal Revenue
act Of June 80, 1854, directing that articles
manufactured in the States lately In insur-
rection, prior TO the establishment Of collec-
tion districts therein, but retained In pos
session Of tho manufacturer until after such
establisbment, and, thus made liable to the
current rates Of taxation, should DO held free
from present assessment until transported
beyond the limits Of the aforementioned
States, and should then be subjected only to
the tar due at the time Of their manufacture.
The reasons for this exemption were stated
briefly at the time Of Its allowance. 1t was
induced by the fact that manufacturers had,
In Ignorance Of the law, retained large guam
titles of their products In their own hands,
and by the supposed additional TACT that
much Of the property 10 retained had greatly
deteriorat cd In value.
Abundant opportunity having now been
given for the disposal Of these manufactures,
there Is no good reason for continuing privi-
lege inconsistent with the general provisions
Of the law, adverse to the interests Of North
ern manufacturers, and susceptible, as expo
rience has shown, Of very great abuse.
1t Is therefore hereby ordered, that on and
after March l, 1869, all Southern manufac-
lures in possession Of the manufacturer
shall be held subject to the present rates OF
duty-no exception being made in any case
on account Of tho date Of manufacture.
II. McCULLoCH,
Secretary Of the Treasury.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
Another Terrible Steamboat Explosion

New ORLEANS, Feb. 3.-The steamer W.
Carter exploded her boilers at 8 o'clock
this afternoon at Island 98. A large number
of lives were lost. The boat and cargo are
n total loss.
The following are known to be lost: Mrs.
DR.. Richardson and three children, New Or.
leans; Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. Wolf and Mrs.
Rice, for CINCINNATI Mrs. Osterman, Texas;
Mrs. Morse, Mrs. Norris, Columbus, and Mrs.
Rowland. Many others are scalded and
otherwise injured.
The steamer Evening Star brought many
of the saved here. Some were transferred to
the steamer Luna, bound for Memphis. The
officers and men of the Evening Star rem
dered all the assistance possible to the suffer
ers.
An engineer, who was saved, says no
cause can be assigned for the explosion. The
machinery was running smoothly and the
boat going slowly at the time.
The steamer Emerald picked up three mon
whose names are unknown.
The W. X. Carter was commanded by Cap
tain Hurd, brother to the commander Of
the steamer Missouri.
She belonged to the Mississippi Steamship
Company, and was valued at about 800, 900.
She is the fifth boat Of this line that has met
with disaster. There was an insurance Oi
$40, 900 on her cargo at St. Louis.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
Coiored Delegation at washington.

MEssRs. EDIroRs: Because q report Is
being circulated that the delegates to the
conference Of colored men, at present In this
city, have advocated distinctions based on
color as to the enjoyment Of rights and priv
ieges, 1t becomes necessary for us, of the
same, to declare that the report Is not true
We were sent to Washington for the express
purpose Of using our influence to have all such
distinctions obliterated from the statute laws
Of the land. We have suffered too long and
too severely from disfraL ohisement on &C.
count Of our color to regard with either pri-
vate or public favor the principle.
We have been ignored and legislated out
Of our rights rs a class, and as a class
we prefer to present our grievances to Con-
gress and the nation. Surely no American
ought to feel aggrieyed, or be SO fastidious as
to characterize snch q course as anti.republi-
can In its nature, or in conflict with the prin-
ciPle Of equality we desire to support.
W. B. Matthew'S, J. Z. Oats,
A. RAusiex, VIM. whipper,
A. W. Ross, fred'k Douglass
GRO 7. DOWNING, Pres'L
LEWIS II. DOUGLASS, Sec'y.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05

Gins" and incoming "outs." The mad riot
for Office will be checked whom good behavior
is made It's tenure instead Of political con.
viction, and the character Of the civil servics
will be elevatsd, adorned, and dignihed. A
similar measure, or the one proposed BY Mr..
JEscKEs, has been adopted both In England
and France, and been followed with such en-
inent success that no temptation could induce
those countries 10 abandon IT. China makes
merit and learning the sole condition Of ad-
vancement and power. She has existed for
more than forty centuries. In this particular
1t would be well for the younger nations to
initiate the oldest civilization Of the Garth.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1866-02-05
MoNDAY:::!;#:::::::::;FEBRUARY 5, 1865.
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THE LADIES OF THE PRESIDENTS House.
HOLD will be "at home" Tuesday evenings,
and they will give Drawing Room receptions
Friday afternoons.
Mas. sEcRETAhY wELLEs will be at home
on Wednesday afternoons.
THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR and
Mrs. HARLAN will receive on Monday even
ings. Mrs. HARLAN and ladies Of the family
will receive their friends on Wednesday after
moons, from to 4 p. m.
MRS. ATTORNEY GENERAL srEEp will re.
ceive on Wednesday afternoons, from to 4
O'Clock.
SENATOR AND Mrs. SHERMAN have issued
cards for Eevening receptions at their resi-.
dence, 322 X street, on February l2th-tc
commence at 8 O'Clock.