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THE NEW CONSTITUTION OF MIS-
SOURI,.

ST. LOUIS, April I'm the Circuit
Court Judge Reber presiding, the case of
Jno. d. S. Dryden VS.. Thomas c. Fletcher,
Governor of Missouri, the Judge of the Su-
preme Court and others, came up for trial.
Mr.. Dryden, it will be remembered, was one
of the Judges of the defunct Supreme Court,
whose position was declared vacant by the
Constitutional Convention of 1865 and who
failing to comply with the ordinance yacat-
ing his Office, was removed therefrom by
force. lie now claims damages to the amount
of several thousand dollars on the ground
of unwarranted arrest and aggravated as
sault.
Considerable time was consumed in en-
panneling jury on Monday. There were
fifty-three challenges in all. 1t was difficult
to find any one who had not formed some
sort of opinion on the merits of the case.
Two of the jurors, however, stated that they
had never heard of anything in regard to it.
Yesterday the counsel for the plaintiff of
fered in evidence the commission of Mr..
Dryden as Judge.
Objections were made as to its admissa-
bility, on the ground that fundamental law
of the State vacated the commission on the
Isl udg VI May, lOOO, anu dS IL was udISu
several months previous, it was irrelevant.
The point was argued at length by Mr..
Morrill, for plaintiff and Mr.. Drake for the
defense. Judge Rsber decided that the
commission of Gov. Gamble to the plaintiff
was not competent evidence, holding that
the ordinance Of the Constitutional Conven-
ton which removed Messrs. Bay and Dryden
was valid, and was proper amendment of
the constitution under the act calling the
Convention. The Judge also held that
Judge Dryden had no legal title to the office
of Judge of the Supreme Court on the day
he was removed by force and that he could
not recover in an action for his ejectment
from that Office. This decision sustains the
new constitution throughout, and the legality
of the action of the Convention; and that
the Judges had no vested rights to their
seats, but could be removed at any time by
the act of the people.
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bly, fixed in the passage. He could neither
get forward nor back.

bly, fixed in the passage. He could neither
get forward nor back
For three hours the party worked inces-
sanity but all 10 no purpose. We sent back
TO the river and got the iron stake, with
which the boat had been fastened, TO use as
a crowbar. With this the doctor might
have been extricated, but here a new calam-
ity manifested itself One by one the lamps
had burned out, until barely enough Oil was
left to light us on our way back to the river.
The thought Of being imprisoned in that
living tomb was too terrible to be endured,
for we knew that, without light, we could
never find our way back. A panic seized
upon the party, and hastily leaving the doc
tor and Mr.. Knapp to their fate-for the
doctors body efectually blocked up the way
against Mr.. Knapp's return-we rapidly re-
traced our steps, crossed this river and re-
turned to the town. A supply Of oil, tools,
&C., were procured. and although fatigued
almost to the point of disability, we returned
TO the cave, determined to rescue our COM
rades or perish in the attempt The river
was crossed, and we proceeded to the grand
chamber where we had taken our lunch, ac-
companied by numerous citizens of Leaven-
worth
But search as closely as we would, we
could not find the gallery in which the doc
tor and Mr.. Knapp were entombed. In
vain we explored and shouted until worn
out and fainting. All to no purpose. Near
ly three days have passed since we first en-
tered the cave, and during all that time it
has been full of people, uselessly hunting
fer the two unfortunate men. One after
another of the various galleries leading
from the grand chamber, have been ex-
plored and blazed with chalk marks, but
still the missing men cannot be found. We
are beginning to lose heart, but will perse-
we're as long as there is the faintest hope.
The guide of the Mammoth Cave, in Ken
lucky, has been sent for to assist in the
search / shall remain here day or two
longer, to do what little l can, and will in
form you if the men or their bodies are
found
Mr.. Knapp has since been found He
wandered about the cavern and was at last
fortunate enough 70 find an opening in an old
sink hole where was found by hunter,
fifty-six hours after he was left by the party
in the cavern. Dr. Hawn had not been dis
covered at last accounts.
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VOLUME .XXXIII.

f. But inasmuch as the schedule to the
amended Constitution, in 1865, expressly
ratified and confirmed the judicial appoint
ments made and to be made by Gov. John
son, those appointees will legally hold their
offices until the fourth Thursday in May,
1870.
5. All the Judicial appointments made by
Gov Brownlow, whethSr made to fill va
cancies occurring by expiration of terms, or
by DEATH resignation or removal OF those
appointed 20 fill vacancies occurring by eX-
piration Of terms, were made without con-
stitutional authority, and are null and void.
The only e1iectual remedy for this state
Of things, is TO be found in an amendment
of the Constitution. The Legislature has no
other power in the premises than to propose
the necessary amendment fer the ratification
Of the people. The Governor could do
much towards a partial remedy, by taking
the responsibility of issuing writs Of cleo
ton.
These reflections are submitted for the con-
sideration Of the people, without any dispo-
sition 10 criticise the conduct or competency
Of any of the judicial officers now holding
seats on the bench, but with an earnest de-
sire to see all causes Of dissatisfaction re-
moved and remedied. SENEX.
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WHAT THE UNITED STATES MUST
PAY IN TWO YEARS.

Mr. Schofeld's speech in the House of
Representatives at Washington on the loan
bill, contains the following interesting state
ments: .....
What is the amount of Indebtedness to be
met, and when must it be met? To this ques-
ton invite the careful and earnest atten-
ton Of the House. | shall give the official
statement of the amount of our total indebt-
edness, and also that portion soon to become
due. The amount of our public debt on the
first day of this month was $2,71l $4,000.
Less than half of this amount is funded.
Within the next three years s., 6O0,O0O,OOO
of this debt will fall due, and will be presen-
ted at the counter of the Treasury Depart
ment for payment. That payment must be
promptly made, or our paper goes to protest
and our credit is broken. | hold in my
hand an official table, showing the amount
of our Indebtedness that natures each half
year for the next two years, which after a
word of explanation, will read.
There was on the last day of February,
1866, portion of our debt in the form of a
temporary loan to the amount of Sis, 1885,
1874 80, payable at the option of the lender
aftes ten days notice. 1t would hardly be
fair TO reckon that whole amount as payable
within the first six months, yet as it may be
called for at any time, and is the least val
liable form of loan, it must be added to the
statement of Indebtedness soon to be met.
With this explanation, and surprising the
payment of this loan to be demanded with
in the next six months | call attention to
the facts exhibited in the table.
Between this day and the 30, Of June next
we must pay, in addition to the regular eI-
penditure of the Government, $l3S,674, S74-
50. During the six months ending Decem-
Der 81, 1866, we must pay S47, $685. GOO.
Daring the six months ending June 80, 49,
g., we must pay SS,47l, 900. During the
six manths ending December 81, 1867, We
must pay S350,00O. During the six months
ending June 80, 1865, we must pay S369, AIS,
$50. During the six months ending Decem-
Der 81, 1868, we must pay S2S7 .564, 4S2 So
that between,this and the assembling of the
next Congress there must be paid over the
counter of the Treasury, besides the ordina-
ry expenditures of the Government, 81 POL
S90,607, o."
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G A r. ID.

u
On account of bad health I this day sold out my
entire interest in the firm of FRENCH & CO., to
the above House, and cordially recommend to my
old friends my successors in business who may
be confidently relied on as gentlemen of the
highest business qualifications; and to those who
may favor them with their business they can
feel assured that it will be performed with probity
honor, and energy.
For the many fayors and large patronage have
received during the long number of years have
been engaged in business, 1 warmly thank my
friends earnestly soliciting the continuance of the
same for my successors and friends. Reid. Chad
boum & Co.
Very Respectfully,
III. y. FRENCH.
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SAMUEL DONELSON,
A t t or me v at L n w,
NASHVILLE. TENN,
OFFICE. NO. esg6 CHERRY STREET
UPSTAIRS.
Prompt Attention GiVep to Collections

REFKHENcEs.
Caruthers 4 Cooper. Nashville. Tennessee.
Guild, Smith 4 Gaid, Nashville, Tennesses.
Hon. Bale Peytcr, Nashville Tennessee.
Hon. j. u. White, Nashville. Tennessee.
Hillman. Brother & Sons. Nashville. Tennessos.
Hon. NJ. Il. Galloway. Memphis. Tennessee.
dec5-ly
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DOCTOR WHITTIER.


A REGULARLY BRED PHYSICIAN, AS
II his Diploma which hangs in his office will
show. has mace Chrome Diseases NE study Of kis
we. and has Unisn-wide reputation, having
been longer iosdted IN 81. Louis than any other
Chronic Disease Physician.
Much, of his practice has been of 6 private ma
ture syphilis, Goaorrhsd, GIeat, Structure all
UriRarg Disaetes, gphiitic or NercuriGl affections
Of the ThroGi, SKIN or Bones. Orchitis, Hernid or
Rttptttre; also the effects Of a SOLITARY Habit
ruinous to Body and Mind. producing blotehes,
debttty in,potency dzziness. diplRess Of right
fusion Of IDEAS spIl foreboeiHg aversion tc society
loss Ct memory. leedkness. DC. not al these in any
one case, but all occurring frequently in various
cases.
ia Accommodations ample, charges moderate
cures guaranteed. Consultations by letter Orat
office, free. Most cases can be properly treated
louhOut an iatervietc. and medicines, secure from
observation, sent BY mail express. No him
drance to business in most cases.
Address Box 1902, st. Louis Mo.
H0urs-8 A. ". TO SPIN. Office permanently
located at No. Is St. Charles street. between Sixth
and Seventh, one square south Of Lindell Hotel.
a retired spot in the centre of the city.
Consultation rooms, and rooms for the uccOBsulO-
datteR Qfsleh patients dsreQure personal attention.
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LOTS ON EAGLE CREEK
WILL BE LEASED ON APPLICATION.
NO MERE SPECULATION WILL RE
TREATED WITH

Description Of lands and samples of oil OBJ
tanned from the property, may be seen by calling
at the Office, No, . Union street, Nashville Tenn
The Secretary, T. II. Cotton, Nashville will re
ceive orders for stock and will forward certificates
by return mail when the money accompanies the
order ... . ian6-tf
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FOR REsN

FRONTING ON CHURCH STREET. IN THE
Il UNION AND A1fEnlCAN Block, Room admir-
AMERICAN. ian4-tf
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MYTH RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES IN
w every County in Tennessee and very shortly
throughout every Southern State. This Company
insures against THEFT or DAMAGE TO Stock
while stolen. If not recovered within
The New era. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1865-1871, 1866-10-11
Equaiizotion of Bo,uaties.

This act of simple justice to our brayr
soldiers is now before Congress. Send lis YOU
name and address,, and we will file them III
once, arithout charge, SO that rs soon as the
act shall pass the necessary papers will be sem
you at once, and your extra Bounty paid i'm
mediately.
Several other bills are now before Congres'
which are of interest to all soldiers and Officers
one Of which has already passed the House
OF Representatives, extends the payment Of
the Three months Extra Pay proper to all
officers who resigned, or were honorabIy dis
missed the service after April 10, 1865 Thi.
will include large number who were mustered
out without receiving the pay proper.
Citizens sending in claims for losses, &c
occasioned by the war will have them ATTENDED
to promptly.
$ s J " As nannTws' E. W. ANDREWS & son
"Grantham Hall,
June a. 1866 Martinsburg, West Va.
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MARIETTA COLLEGE.
THE NEXT TERM WILL COMMENCE
WEDNESDAY,, AUGUST %, 1866,

The friends of the institution have recently
added SloO, 900 to its pecuniary resources, thus
greatly increasing its efficiency
In the Preparatory Department instructio9
Will be given not only in the studies require
to enter College, but in all the branches taught
in the best Academies.
The tuition fee, in College is $50, and in The
Preparatory Department s25, per annum.
Young men that have been honorably dis
charged from the military service of The
~ United States. and who purpose to obtain I.
liberal education, will be admitted without
charge for tuition.
fund has been provided for paying the
tuition OF students preparing for the ministry
Applications may be made to l. w. An
dreWs, D. d., President or G. r. ResseteF,
a. NJ, Principal of the Preparatory Depart
ment.
Marietta, Ohio, August 9, is6s-3m.
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WEST VIRGINIA.: At Rules held
w IN the Clerk Office of Berkeley county
on the Sd day of September 1866.
James ". Newkirk, committee, Gatharine
Leopard, rs Catharine Leopard, y. Leopard,
G Leopard J. Leopard, Nancy Ambroase,
Margaret Lowman, and John H. Points.
In ChancgY.
The object Of this suit Is to obtain y sale Of Il
certain house and seven acres Of land, belong
ing to Catharne Leopard, adjoining lands Of
Jacob French and others. in said county, and
also y acres Of unimpreved land lying on the
Willamsport road in said county and apply the
proceeds thereof for the benefit of said Catha-
rine Leopard, and it appearing on affidavit,
filed in this suit that The said defendant,
Margaret Lowman is net resident of this
State she Is hereby required to appear
within one month after due publication Of this
Order, and Do what Is necessary to protect
her Interests in this matter 1t is further
ordered, that a copy hereof be published once
week, fer four successive weeks, in any
newspaper III the said county, and posted at
the front door of the Courthouse thereof. on
the first Monday after the date of this Order.
Teste, Z. 5. TRONEl, Clerk.
sept G, ls66 Pendleton q
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~. BOYD FAULKNER,
-A-TIORNB Y AT LA. w.
MARTINsBURG, WEST VIRGINIA.

Will practice in the Courts of Frederick
and Clarke counties, Va. and will attend to
all office business and collection of debts in
the counties of Berkeley, Jefferson and Nor
gan, West Va. He will prepare Deeds and
legal papers of every kind
va lie may be found at the Office formerly
occupied by CHAS. J. FAULKNER, on the
Boydville property, near the Old Academy
August 80, lS66-tf
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tliit0yo{ I'D.

Tai. fazfitgtian one Of the oldest i, ~
SttIe now literally endowed bv the Lei.
1ati1re VIII open on the 18Th Of Sentem ber
o+ nl an entire re.nroanilation l. s he.
iieved that no similar institution offers create
adyantaees othose wishing to obtain = nor
G1rh libcral education. or 10 pursue a Pan
TN COURSE.
These ADVANTAGES are, in part. the follow
ing
Extensive and commodiou. buildings
thoroughly renaired and ref0rnished. capable
ee boarding. i3O students and of accommo-
dating more than three hundred all situated
In one of the most beautiful and salubrions
localities, and atfording ample facilities for
fall physical DEVELOPMENTS b4 boating swim
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IL O L S + FOR S A l. T.,

| will sell the house in which now reside,
on QUEEN STREET., next door to Bernard
Dolls. The title indispatable, and free from
any ineumbrance whatsoever. Possession
given November lst. 1866
aug 30 its REUBEN SUMMERS.
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FERN OF ENLISTMENT, OR PRE-
NIOUS TO MUSTER IN, &c.

Special attention will be given to Pension.
to 1nvalids, Widows, Children, Mothers and
Sisters, both in new applications and in sI,-
pended or rejected eases
The Highland weekly news. [volume] (Hillsborough [Hillsboro], Highland County, Ohio) 1853-1886, 1866-02-15
A white MAN., Chastiscd.

A White Nan, who fed the country
and took up his abode in Canada to
avoid service I'M "Lincoln's slaughter
pens" stopped Mt this place, Tuesday,
on his way to his home in the north
ern part of the county, and determin.
ed to cut several flOurishes that would
astonish the natives in general and re-
turned veteran soldiers in particular.
His first exploit was at the barber
shop tader the DE Pup House, where
he made bill of ninety cents, and
when asked for the cash, 1chhe man
/ like, repudiated, drew a revolver and
drove the BARRIERS from the room. He
next ihdulgcd i'm dish of oysters at
one of our saloons, and, as before, re-
/ pudiatcd.
From here he went to the Billiard
Saloon, for the purpose of amusing
himself by display of desperate feats
acquired in putting into practice the
Democratic theory of year ago. He
was addressing the audience there as
Isembled OH his personal bravery, and
how like a sausage grinder he would
mince-mcnt any man who would say
'NdIldua 10 nm, Wnen S0ldler,
who had carried one of Uncle Sam's
tmuskets from first TO last, and had just
heard of the White Mt0t'S exploits, en-
tered the saloon, collarcd the gentle
man, and exercised his muscles on
him for minute, then led the sneak
ing coward to the barber-shop, and
compelled him to apologize to tho
darkey" and fork over the ninety
cents he had refused to pay an hour
before, conducted him to the pavement
and kicked him several times. about
: six inches below the buttons on his
: coat behind. TIE left town on double
: quick, forgetting before starting, 70
E mention to the boy in blue, that he
= carried a revolver and was a fighting
} man. Van Vert Bulletin.
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NapOlcOn's Explanation Of hIs
MeNIcnm Policy.

n Washington special says: A
private letter from Il gentleman I'm
Paris, dated January 18th, has been re-
ceiVed here, describing the recent in
terview between Napoleon and the
American minister. Napoleon spoke
frankly on the Mexican question, and
expressed his determination to pre-
serve friendly relations with the Uni
ted States, and his wish to withdraw
the French troops as soon as he could
be assured that our policy of neutrali-
~ toward Mexico would he continued.
lie intimatcd very plainly, however,
that he would never abandon Maxi
milan rs long as there was any danger
that the United States would pull
down what had been put up at his ex-
pense. All he would ask was, that
we would not interfere with the pres
ent Government of Mexico, the per
manence and stability of which, If
left to itself, he was convinced would
be secured.
The correspondent adds have
reason to believe that dispatches from
Mr.. Bigelow, containing full report
of this interview, were received by
the State Department by the last
steamer.
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orough Highland County Ohio Thursday February 49,

mathematics in q university. Sher-
mans great antagonists are in the ex-
press and railroad business. The once
dreaded Beauregard will sell you a
ticket from New Orleans to Jackson !;
and If you send a couple of hams to a
friend In Richmond, Joe Johnson,
once commander of great armies, will
carry them. The man whose works
Grant moved upon at Donelson edits
an Indifferent newspaper in New Or
leans, while the Commander of the
Rebel cavalry at Corinth is his local
reporter. Marshall practices law in
New Orleans, Forrest is running a
saw-mill; Dick Taylor is now having
la good time in New York; Roger A.
Pryor is daily practitioner at our
courts and so with the rest of this
bold, vindictive and ambitious race of
men. The Government against which
they warred is now their friend and
protector. The people whom they OPP
posed are now their daily friends and
companions. Rebellion is a dream.
They only think of it as of an aspira-
tion that once was possible, but is now
gone forever. AS for our soldiers, vic
tors and masters, they have lain down
the sword, ard said, now that blood is
no longer shed in anger, it shall not be
shed in revenge. Nothing in all our
struggle was more glorious than its
ending. We have taught the oldest
civilizations of the earth that we sur.
pass them in the art of war as well as
the art of peace. We do not send in
discreet editors to twenty years O
prison life for intemperate editorials
No gallows, no Block, no garOte, nonC
of the horrors of the December days
Our victory was over people. Gu
strength is the strength of a people
Our war was to make peace.-[N.. Y
Tribune.
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Poetry.
IFrom a London Paper.
A Novel.
TO ~ READ IN five HiSUTEs.
VnT


~ READ IN TivE HiSUTu.
VOL. 1.
Moonlight ovening-shady grove
Two young people much in loye
Heroine with wealth endowed ..
Hero handsome, poor aud proud
Truth eternal-.hoarts united
Vows Of changelcss passion plighted;
Ksses-quarr rels--sighs-cnressos-- .l
Maiden yields one Of her tresses;
Obstacles to he surmonnted-
Happy hours pass by uncountcd;
Ugly rival, old aud stale,
Oyerhears the tender tale.
vol. H.
Morning in tho east looks ruddy -
sceno--young lady's fathers study
Hero, with his hat in hand,
Comes her ditto to domand
Angry parent storms-abuses- -.
. And at once consent refuses:
Maldon ftints henoath the blow
Mother interccdes-no go:
shrieks-hystercs --prutestations-
Mixed with old mans execrRtions;
Exit lover midst the din.
Ugly rival enters in. ....
VOL. III.
Time-a moon light night once more;
scene-outsidc the lady's door
Lover, with half.broken heart, E..,
swcars he'd rather die than part.
Garden-nowers- shade
Manly accontS-scTeuado-
Chamber window opens wide .Ist ...
Debut Of cxpectant bride;
Little dog most kindly mute A.,
Tears-rope dder--Hight-pursult-- 1900
Gallant stceds--too late-nighrs screcn-
Triumph h-marragc--GrotEa Green ,...
Old mans rage-disoWns forever
Ugly rival scarlet fever.
r.... rgs.. VOL. w. .-,.
Old man slckly--sruds for child
All forever recOncilcd
Young man making money fast
Old mans blSssing-dies ut lust
Youthful couple prove probate
Get the muney-liye in state
Family inansion-je jewels-plate- ... ..
Mothers wishes crowned with joy--
s- D6cturs--uurses--littlob boy.
Time proceeds s-heir ties rndcar-
Olive branches year by year
Blessings on the good attend .t..
General gladuess--morL end.