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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-27
BY TELEGRAPH.
MIDNIGHT DISPATCHES
Prom washington.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The select
committee on the Memphis riots have
made report, Mr.. Shanklin dissenting
II saws the outbreak resulted from col
Ision between the Southern policemen
and the discharged colored soldiers,
which was seized upon as pretext Tor
an organized and bloody massacre OF
the negroes of Memphis, regardless OF
are sex or condition, inspired by the
nress and led on by the sworn officers of
the law, comprising the city government
and others. The committee declare that
there is little or no loyalty in Memphis,
or that section, so far as they learn; and
that there will be no safety for the loyal
men if the troops are withdrawn.
The committee believes that 1t is the
duty of the Government to arrest try
and punish the offenders by military au-
thority, and also by the same authority
10 levy tax upon the citizens Of Mem
mis- sufficient to cover the losses on all
property destroyed.
When the credentials of Patterson, OF
Tennessee. were read, Sumner moved
their reference to the Judiciary Com
mittee. with instructions to inquire
whether he could take the oath, as he
had been judge under the Confederate
Government, and was therefore disquali-
fed After considerable discussion the
motion was agreed to.
The Senate has confirmed Major Gen
eral Sherman as Lieutenant General,
vice Grant promoted, and Rear Admiral
Farragut as Admiral, and Porter as Vice
Admiral
The President sent message to the
House, enclosing coVmunieaiion from
Seward. in reference TO an application
TO the British Government for. the re-
lease OF the Fenians; and also as to the
discharge Of those indieiedin the United
States The matter has been referred to
the Attorney General, and It is probable
they will not be prosecuted
A resolution was passed employing
Miss Minnie Reave TO execute a life-size
statue Of Mr.. Lincoln, fer which she is
10 be paid ten thousand dollars
A bin also passed granting lands TO
company TO build a railroad from Mis-
souri, and Kansas TO the Pacific coast,
about the line Of the thirty-ninih parallel.
Three eases of cholera are reported TO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-27
POETRY.
AN OLD POET ON KISSING.

Come. Chloe. and give me sweet kisses,
iFor swceter sure, girl never gave
But why, in the midst OF cur omsses:
Pm not TO be stinted in pleasure,
So prithee, my charmer. b. KIND
For since lcve beyond measure,
To numbers I'll ne'er be confined
Connt the herds thato'er Tempe are straylne
The flowers that enamel " heldS .;,.
Connt the bees that Ger Hyb!a are piaSins'
The grain that rich Sicily yields
Gouumber the stars in the heaven
Count how many sands on the shore
When so many kisses you We gwen
/ still shall be craving for more
To heat full Of love lsi h %s h e th i
Tn nv arms ri forever enfoid tnee,
with The cose clinging grasp OF yine.
What Joy can be greater sh. tpa ~ s spes
M ia wretch who can number his KISSES
With few must be ever content.
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DOG ORDINANCE.

CECTIoN FOURTH, CITY ORDINANCE.
- Bridges Digest, page lee. -
BEIT ORDAIsxD b. ths Board Of Mayer and
Aldermen of the City Of Memphis, that here
after, when the canine species. or other ami
mails within the city its vicinity. liable 10 be-
come rabid or mad, actually have or afeevi-
IDENTIFY threatened with hydrophobia, it shall be
the duty Of the Mayor of the city to Immediately
issue his proclamation. Publishing the same In
the city papers and in hand-bill form. having
the same posted throughout the city ordering
the owner or ownors Of dogs. whether licensed
| or not, within the city. TO IMMEDIATELY
MUzZLR OR SECURELY C0NFTNE TIE
SAME within bis OF hsr ortheir weIi-secured
Enclosures. in manner and form 20 as TO efeetu-
| ally prevent their doing any damage whatever,
BY biting or otherwise. n injpre man or beast,
during the prevalence Of such distemDor OF
horrible nalady. Each snd every person fail
ins or nsgiccting TO comply with such orders
instantly amer due publication thereof, shall be
subject. ON conviction. 70 hne Of not less than
Eve nor more than ffty dollars for the FIRST
| oHensc, and Eve dollars for each and every hour
thereafter that he. she or they may continue TO
fail. neglect or refuse compliance; aud u shall
be the duty Of the Chief Of Poliec and his sub
ordiuatcs to have any ard all dog going al
| large within the city whether licensed or net.
| contrary to the Mayors Proclamation or order.
as provided for in this section. instantly killed
and removed at the cost Of the owner, az 70 be
found, and II not. 70 be removed at the expense
Of the city. Ii shall likewise be the duty OF
the Chief Of PeIicc and his subordinates 20 have
all dogs going at large within the city, without
any known owner. contrarxto any Of the PROV
sions Of this ordinance. killed and removed IN
manner and form 10 be from time TO time pro
vided for By the Board Of Mayor and Alder
men, JOHN PARK,
s,,a-oo, H Mayor.
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TO THE AFFLICTED

nR.I. IRoNsHAs TAKBN An oFFIcR
proposes 10 treat chronic di.eases upon a new
principle here. but one well underrtoodin hu-
rope, such Rheumatism, heuralgia,-elthc
eomplaints / propose also 10 treat HemOr-
rhoids or Piles. rAf a.
DR.. Irons has devoted many year, 70 the
treatment o. the dilcascs Of women and chil-
may think proper 20 give bin a call, VIII DC
we'll rewarded for their trOuble.
I offer the following references ;. Or. n.
Ward Memphis Rev. DR.. Stcdman. Mernghis'
Sehloss a Co. Krauss a Co. Herman A Lip
man. Ward a Lcliuere. j. X. kObortsont httor-
ney-at-laE; X. b. Miller. Attorney -at-laE-
July sim
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-27

NAvAsoTA, TEX, July 26.-The Con-
servative Union Convention organized
here to-day. Hon Ashbel Smith, Of
Houston, presided All portions Of the
State we're represented and great unanim-
ity prevailed. Among the delegates ap-
pointed TO the Philadelphia Convention
were three representing secession and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-07-27
FROM NASHVILLE.

Additional Votes for Amendment-Th The
Heydt Arrest Judge, sheriff and Posse
Comitatus Arraigned-Gov. Stone Puts in.
Special Dispatch % the Republican.
NASHVILLE, July 24-ln the House
two members were granted leave to re-
cord their votes for the constitutional
amendment
ArneA, from the speeial committee to
investigated the cause Of the arrest Of
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Prom Cincinnati.

CxcIxkArI, July 26-Flour dnn. and
unchanged, higher grades, - 5O@l2-
wheat, unchanged, with no demand
oats, dull at 35c; whiskey unchanged;
pork, s32; bulk meats unchanged; ba-
con, 16fG2lc; lard dull at zoe gold,
IaCl
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Prom New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, July 26.-Mexiean ad-
vices, to the llth, report Tuspa still in
the possession Of the Imperialists, aud
French man ef war before the town.
but the Liberals we're actively operating
against II "
Cotton irregular sales Of $50 bales
receipts, l26 bales. Sterling g. Gold
rs
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Capt Heyet Sergeant-at-Arms of the
House, made lengthy report, contain
| ing elaborate written opinions of j. j.
Nash, Attorney General Of the lth Ju.
dical District, u. S. Attorney H. II.
Harrison, and Judge VIM. H. Wisiner,
sustaining the power of the House, even
with less than quorum, to arrest and
| imprison absent members who are reirac-
tory. The report also contained the
following Resolutions, preceded by a
lengthy preamble reciting the history Of
the habeas corpus case The conduct
of said John I. Frazier rs a gross, un-
iustifable violation of the high and in
dispensable privileges of this House, and
merits prompt and decisive means of
punishment that the Speaker of the
House OF Representatives be directed to
serve a proper notice upon said Judge
]. T. Frazier and said Sheriffof Division
county, and said posse comitafns TO up
pear before this body on the second
Monday in November next then and thei G
to answer such charges ms may be
brought against them at SAID time.
THAT in case of failure or refusal of
the Speaker to perform the duty required
of him by the two resolutions within ten
DAYS after their passage, the Sergeant at
Arms, Capt. Heydt be and is hereby auI
thorized TO execute said notice
The report, including resolutions, was
adopted-yeas A, nays IL. The House
then adjourned to- o'clock.
Pending discussion, a resolution to re-
move the Speaker OF the House from
Office for. refusal to sign the resolution
ratifying constitutional amendment was
offered
On re-assembling, Speaker Heiskell
asked permission to vacate the char du-
ring the remainder of the session;
Granted, and Judge Norman was elected
Speaker pro tenn. -,
Messrs. Martin, Marable, Bretle, Eos
ter Williams and Porter-six refractory
members of the House, absent and re-
fractory, were expelled by heavy ma
jority.
The following telegram was read, and
spread on the journal: 1
DEs MplNEs, Iowa, ynly2i, 1850
Cow G. BRowSLow: The State OF
Iowa tenders the loyal masses OF Ten
nessee hearty welcome TO their places IN
The American Union By courage, and
perseverance, and unAinching devotion
to principles, you have gained glorious
triumph over treason at home and oppo-
sition at the Federal capital. IL other
Southern States will follow your noble
example our now disordered Union will
soon be united in bonds that will be per-
petual. "M' oroSL'
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IMPORTANT TO TRAVELLERS
BETWEEN
Memphis and the Eastern Cities,
The Great Broad-Gauge -,.r.
Atlantic and Great Western
RAILWA Y

rs NOW OPEN, AND RUNNING TWO
i daily fast Express Trains from Cincinnati to
New York and all Eastern cities. Passengers
will find this most desirable route. The equip
,ments of this road are unequsied By any on this
continent. Elegant Palace Sleeping Cars ac-
company all night trains and Smoking Cars on
all trains. Ample time is allowed at regular
hours for meals. and the unbroken broad-gauge
WITHOUT change offers to travellers degree OF
security comfort and speed not to betound on
any other route. Connections via Cairo, 81.
Louis or Chicago for this route arc certain: also
connections for Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Balti-
more and Washington. Tickets had and bag
gage checked through at all principal south,
western Offices. Por further Information and
LARRY HARMSTAD.
~ IA Jefferson street,
Z. BYINGT0N.
Jefferson street.
Eff. FULLER,
General Ticket Agent.
d. MCLAREN,
General Superintendent
ISAAC PAIST,s sss 49, /.
-Ee9S-3u Gent Southwestern Agent
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c,ToLEN-s5REwARD-AB BLACK EBONY
- CANE. with q gold head, Dr.I. Irons en-
rraved on ID head If the thief will return Il,
/ viii give him ave dollars. and ask no qnes-
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spread on the journal

Dress skirts are made in every posi-
Bile way, except plain, Insall not inten-
ded to be worn with peplum basqu!!n cites,
and even in some of these, TUNES are
simulated. In the latter case, the slmu,
lated tunic must follow the edge line OF
The hasnninette
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NooF aying desired @Hd The q nsn PG
carefully
atonssh
CROSBY. Actunry "A. A.,
Broaa"aS' Nc"
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Z. y, McCagg, ,,-.-,.,1.. ,s..;0,..1 Bank
s. b. Cobb, c--x,.-,,
Il az a. Ellis. Pres't seconl National Bank.
A. w Mack. Ed. and Pre-. CHICAGO kepa oncah.
amas n Hall Treasilrer G. q. and @ X. X.
Mshlon D. Ogden, OGDEN. Fleetwood NO.
T. Y. Mum, Mum A Scott, Elevator +.
Jerome Reecher. 49, r. Pio,,.
y. n. Hadduck. ,;o,,., nj,
Chas. L. Wilson, Ed and Pro. cblesgo Journal a
II Ssrsent len naati r.e1 Bass EFT hils' "
II M Uinsdale. Hinsdale. Sibley x Endicott.
s. d Kimbark : Hal, KimbaIk 4 Co;
Ira Holmes, Cashier Third National Bank.
ZIG. Il. Fax0n. Faxon \ Go.
A. q. Hurley Buriey Iyrrell. r-.f
Nathan Mears, Mears. Bates Co.
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Clinton Briggs Ewing. Briees & Go.
James II. Bowen, Pres't Third National Bank
Chauncey i. Bowen, Bowen Brothers
James O. Fargo, Supt An erican Express.
Geo. L. Dunlap. Sup't Northwestern X. X
N X. Fairbank.
III. q. Dorc. President Of Beard Of Trade.
Geo p. Hcaly. Artist
Elisha s. Wadsworfh.-
Geo s. Bowen Bowen Brothers.
W. n. Storey. Editor and PIo. Chicag0 llines
Perry II. Smith. Vice Prest Northwestern
@. NJ. Henderson, G. NJ. Henderson 4 Co.
H. III. Maeie.
r. q Sherman. ex-Mayor.
Philip WadswoTth. p " ellsworth Go.
l.. Y. Letter field Palmer 4 Letter.
Francis A, Holfm an. tx Lieut.. Governor.
Peter Pare, u. s. Assessor.
Carl +. W. Junge. Cashier Mech Nail Bank
A. @. IIessing. Editor Stats Zeitung.
Julien S. Rumsey, Ex-Mayor.
David A. Gage. Sherman House.
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SOLE MANAGEMENT
ALL IT'S DETAILS WILL BE ARRANGED AND EXECUTED BY THEM
"a The Plan efahe Award Adopted is the Following:
Certificates, Five Dollars.

The With either one q 1a S9TRS sG Apt
the price Of the CsTthsiS amount
ufcaesta Enuaings issued TO these
ss-r pe- SEE PROSPECTUs'. 4Na y
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26

NEVER FRAvELED.-A story is iold of an old
lady who lived near Rochester, who had never
seen or Travelled on q railroad. Wanting to 20
| on visit to small town short distance from
the city, she thought she would try one of the
| pesky things.
So she went to the ticket office, carrying her
reticule on ono arm and an ole fashioned rock
| ing chair on the other. She bought her ticket
walked out on the platform, put down her
rocking chair, set down In L. took out her knit
ting and went to work diligently.
She worked and rocked, trains coming ia and
leaving as the car time came round. The old
lady made no attempt to go on the cars, but
kept knitting.
The day drew to close, and night came on.
The last train was about starting when the
depot master went up and asked her IL she was
going out.
Yes, SIR she replied.
seat2'
Thank you, sir but am very comforta-
The tram leh and the master came round
again.
Madam, shall have to disturb YOU; il ia
late; the trains have all left, and we must close
the depot. Shall send you TO a hotel p
wen, exclaimed the old lady dropping her
Knitting ond holding up her. hands 'ain't the
thing going to mover Here I brought nv chair
from home so as to have seat on which some
pesky man couldn't squeeze himself I've sot
here all day waitin' for the thing to CO. aHd
here I've had all my trouble for nothing. |
thought 1t was long time moving. declsre
that that these here railroads is the biggest
nuisances and humbugs az ever WASP ard the
old lady, with bag on one arm and rocking
chair on the other, gave toss OF her head and
marched off in high indignation.
She mistook the depot for the cars, and ex.
pected to travel in it.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26
LAUGHING INCIDENT.

correspondent ct the Cairo Times, writ
ing from jackson, Tenn, under date of the
zotn ult, records the following ludorous Incl
dent -
laughable indident occur red at the depot
to day. The train from Mobile brought up sew
| eral barrels Of shell oysters. A number of
country negroes stood by, and never having
seen oysters before, were somewhat astonishe ed
at the appearance of the bivalves.
'Whar he mouf2 exclaimed one of the most
inquisitive. How um eat, eh golly I links
um muffin 'cept bone. Yah yah be contin-
ued laughing at his own wit, Il spec some
white man thinks nigga a fool when he calls
dat ting ister.'
Just then he discovered an open oyster, and
seizing it, eyed it cloeely. Not satisfied with
the examination, he placed 1t to his nose, but
no sooner was that organ inserted between the
shells than they closed. Niger howled with
pain, and called out Pull um off But the
more the oyster was pulled, the more il would
not let go, and as poor Cufy danced and yelled
his frantic efforts to rid himself of his uncom-
portable nasal ornament, were both ludicrous
and painful.
Hid um wild a stick,' suggested buxom
wench, and in q mament the oyster was knock
ed right and left with hearty will, but Cnfy's
head went with 1t.
Pinch he taill' cried little mig, and be sure
let gol
But there was no tail to pinch and poor Cufy
seemed doomed to wear the oyster forever. At
this moment an Intelligent contrahand' whip
ped out knife, and with it soon opened tbs
oyster. Cuffy looked at the shells with amaze
ment, and fnding the oyster toothlese, threw
II away with the remark, Um got no teeth, but
he gum 1t powerfull'
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26


MIsao's ExPERIsson.- editor of the
Nothwestern attended camp meeting In Michi
gan, and thus narrates an incident worth pre-
serving.
On the ground was an Indian named MinRo
BE was we'll known and highly esteemed. As
the meeting rose in interest," Minge grew more
and more excited, and yot preserved the self.
command 30 characteristic of his race. Al
length he said
"hayn't give my testimony" eyes," said
the presiding elder.
"Brothers: I've been long In the warfare
Fifty nine years on the way. I'm seventy si1
years of age. The winds have blown hard on
this old carcass, but the geod hope 10 there.
~ see you white people brought up athoms
able to read, taught arts aad sciences, and vel
you live without Jesusi Poor mel | grew up
wild-no father-brought up in tie woods, Ye,
found Him. Some Of you have known me
many years, and I'm good boy yeti Poor me
Couldn't read, knew nothing, yet gave Jesus nov
heart
"The irst Bible ever had took home
put 1t under my pillow and slept with 1t thereI
This old frame totters, the strong wind
shakes It and it must 60 down, but / bless
Jesus I'm under way to glory"
Not q few wept and not few praised God az
hingo gave bis testimony. His voice 10 rich
and bis manner while simple. 10 yet impressive
In the evening be again spoke, detailing more
faliy his experience, stating that before his
conversion bis hatred OF the white race was so
Intense aud bitter that be longed for the day
when he could shed their blood.-[Ku New
Yorker.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26

GA&RE
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Balti
more Railroad.

COMMISSIONING aoNDAY. NOV. 2eth, 1866.
Trains willeass Depat, corner Broadstrest and Wash
Erprsss train st AIS a. M, (sfondays excepted lfo
Baltimore and Washington, stopping at Chester, vii
Hasssdsirsos' Aberdeen Very man ,Edsowood, Mag
nslis, Ohase's and Btemmers Run.
way msiitiain 1t slb, Isundays excepted, lfeI
as wsS Dslswps kSd & winsson for onis
neld and intermediate Stations.
Express Train at !l.45 AM. Sundays Excepted for
IMPRESS train at 800 p. mtsundays excepted, for
Baltimore and Washington, stopping at Chester Clay
mont, Wilmington Newark, Rlkton, North East Perry
sle, Havredc Grace, Aberdeen, Perrymans Edgewood,
Magnolia, Chase and stemmer's Run.
Warrington, connects at Wilmington with Delaware
Railroad Line, Saturdays excepted) stopping at Mid
sl.,Ows smyrna Dover maIrinstOn sssiSrd Sails
Boat fvr Norfolk, Portsmouth and the South.
Passengers by Boatfrom Baltlmoretor Fortress Mon
roe, and Norfolk, will take the ll46 a. H. train.
Ssomodatontra sstoppInga at all ltAtions between
Philadelphia and Wilmington
Leave Philadelphia at i2sO 400 90 and II 80 daily
D, IN, The 400 D. M train connects with Delaware Rail
Road for Milford and intermediate stations The co. D.
IN. train runs to New Castle
rHRoUoH TRAINS FROM BALTIMORE.
Leave wilmington at l0.46 a. m, 431, and 1000 D. m.
CHESTER FOR PHILADELPHIA
Leave CHESTER at 7 50. ola and ii.25 u. M, 3AS
From BALTIMORE to ophiadelphia.-Leave Baltimore,
726 q. m, Way-Mail 920 a.. m., Express. l.l0 p m.
Express. 6a6 p. M, Express. s:26 p. m, E.pr0ss.
From Baltimore to Havr-de-orace and intermediate
TRAINS for BALTIMORE leave Chester at 44e and
6.o4 g.. m, and 3.3s p m.
Trains for Baltimore leave Wilmington ut 5.29, 49,
SUNDAY TEAM FROM BALTIMORE.
lie ave BALTIMORE al $40 p stopping at Havre-de-
Grace Perryyle and Wilmington. Also stops at Elkton
and Newark ito take passengers for Phadslphia and
Chester to from Warrington
IL. r. kENNHY, Superintendent.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26

WHo RoBs ORCHARDS In a certain village
of the far West was an atheist. He was a
great admirer of Dale Owen and Fanny Wright
but he could see no beauty in the Sun of Right.
eousness. This man, of course, never entered
any place Of worship. Indeed, in fruit season
be was specially busy on the Sabbath In defend
Ing his orchard from bis great enemies, the
wood-pecker, and the idle prof igate persons Of
the village, who on that day usually made sad
hsvoc among his apples and peaches.
One day, while at work with bis SON in. law
-an atheist like himself, although more kind
and courtsous gentleman-- as q pastor of a
congr egation was passing, he, very rudely ac-
costed the minister:
"Sir, what is the use of your preaching 2
What good dc you do by it2 Why don't you
teach these fellows bstter morals2 Why don't
you tell them something about stealing in your
sermons, and keep them from robbing my or.
chard 2"
To this the minister very pie asantly replied;
"My dear sir, am sorry that you are 90 an
noyed, and | would most wi llingly read the
fellows who rob your orchard q lecture on
thisving, but the truth Of it is they are go like
you and the Major here that eau never get
chance
"Good, good" replied the Major; lauRhine
ct which the elder atheist blushed a little, and
In an apologstieal tone, said;
"Well, we'll, believe 1t is true enough.
1t is not the Church going people that steal my
apples"
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26

n@-We saw Jake mailing up a box the 9TH
er day, containing some articles which he in
tended sending by express From the natur
OF the contents we knew 1t was essential that
the box should not be inverted on the passage.
SO We ventAred the suggestion to Jake to place
the much abused 'This side upp &c, copspic-
uously upon the cover.
few days after we saw Jake and asked
him -
Heard from your goods2 Did they get there
ssfelyP
Every one broke Lost the hull lot / Hang
the Express Company
Did you put on This side up, as We told
your
Yes, did; and for fear they shouldn't see
It on the kiver, put it on the bottom, too
confound 'em
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26
No. 3l5 Marke Street, wilmington, Delaware.
MONDAY g.

plain when we consider, in the irst place, that
as Nommander-in Chief, he might use the army
and navy to disperse Congress-, which would
10 the second place, when we reflect that the
Constitution provides that the Chief Justice
shall preside over the Senate, when sitting as
high court Of impeachment. For, If the Chief
Justice should die during the progress of the
trial, II would not only be within the constitu
tional power Of the President but It would be
his clear constitutional duty to appoint q sue
cessor,-ia other words to nominate his own
Judge. Is 1t to be supposed that the founders
OF the Constitution ever contemplated such an
absurdity2
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-11-26

~ mass OF meteoric iron, weighing sac
pounds, is now on its way from Colorado to
Amherst College. 1t was found in the Rocky
Mountains, and is claimed to be the largest in
America.
nA-T The President 10 busily engaged In pre-.
pairing his message, and applicants for ofHce
are requested to refer their petitions to the
heads of Departments.
The Women's Rights Convention Of New
York met at Albany, last week, Lucy Stone
blackwell presiding. Resolutions were adopt
cd urging universal suffrage, without distinc-
tion of sex and color.