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"A PRACTICAL JoKE.-The Memphis Tenn. p,
Arpeal, August so, says two well-known
gentlemen of that city had a uarrel recently
and one OF them appealed TO q city official for
aoNlce IN the matter. The latter, as a Joke
advfed him TO shoot his adversary. and gave
MN pistol with blank charge in il. The bel
hcoee individual set forth 10 seek his ad yer
sary- and the ono al sent q policeman after
MIN, telling him be was carrying concealed
he was fned six dollars. The court wouId
not accept the explanation Of the civil gentle
man who lent him the pistol and declared the
whole thing joke.
sTOn the way to Niagara Falls, q great dea
OF merriment was creaied in the Presi lent $
psr'y by rlvalry, which eprang MP between
GrSnt and Farragut. AT one or two places the
ladies kissed the naval hero. and had merely
shaken hands with the unconditional Com
mander-in Chief. This" said the general
AIS easily explained. The admiral is SO old
that the ladies don't hesitate to kiss him, but
thry don't like TO take such liberties with a
young man like me" Against this the All MI
raj laughIngiy protested, ascribng the imputa.
ton upon has age 10 jealousy.
PLEASANT DRIvE-Mr b. J. Brownell
was oriVrng down hill IN Syracuse. ~ V
Monday, when his horse stumbled pulled him
over the dash board and landed him on the
thrlils, crosswise. just behind the horse The
quanIup'd was quiet animal. but this was
too much for him. He started on a full run.
turned sharp corner. overturned wagon and
man. and all rolled together down the hill
Mr. Brownell was badly bruised, lint NOT
seriously injured He did not enjoy mis- ride.
- " hen Frankfort was occupied by the
PTussIans, Mr.. Murphy, our Minister there
was told. according 10 a letter-wri that
troops would be billeted on the American resi-
den as well as The citizens OF the town Mr.
M urphy put on his hat, and simnIy replyinr
IL neral, pray obs rye tina, our feet is on II Q
Baltic" took his leave. The AmerIcans had no
soldiers % provide lodging for.
Too GEAY.-There was a tournament a.
Huntsville, Ala, lately, al which one OF the
copi'sis appeared as the knight OF the GRAY
Jacket" Passing down one of the streets M.
ulro ior the tournay, be was halted by de-
were cut on from his jacket OF gray He made
no resistance, and when asked what he mean,
by appearing IN rebel uniform replied
.sTouInamRnt."
Recommendations Musiek for the
Pick Nick."-Riehiaond Exdmiaer
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INrRRIoR,
~ UNITED STATES PA TENT OFFICE

Wsz1xs-o ~. q f.sMeH,
On tn. RsuOn q sIffRfsA e ssspTs
to S i iSs ss s a.; Of
Ncyenber Iss1, FOR an improvene.t IN Mode sf
place o. sss s,h az, S.y 3: q NsysnssI: 1855 -
The Patent Once on Monday. the iad day Of DC
tObes next. at !, o'clock m; s.d ali persons are
have. Why said petition ought not 70 be gran ted.
file in the Patent once their oS,ecaons speeialiS
sss i ss N writing 81 least tcsn,g dsys before
party TO lie used the said hearing mus. Se ais1
ana transmitted In accordance with IN erulee
Of the snice, which will be furnished on applics-
Iepo.itions spd other papers relied upon a.
within ter days amer flipg the testimony ''
the and ehis &c %sssps
ton. d. C., and in the Palladium. Richmond. Ind,
s.., .sss d sss sr:.
1T; 9; rHEAKER.
and ssnS to the ON s
spaper containing this notice. an is-lswsw
nEPARIMEnr OF TIE INTERI0R,
On the petition Of tRs a PSSb - 81 sa,
iss il si = asss Ss%s ss
aid patent; which takes place on ths1sS day q
December, 1856:
1t lie ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Once on Monday, the 18th day of No
vember next. at l2 O'Clock n and ali persons
are notified 10 appear and show cause, il any
granted. 'O W
Persons opposing the extension are reouired 10
hle in the Patent Once their sbjections specially
day of hearing all Testimony filed by either party
to lie useo 1t the said b airing must be taken and
transmitted IN accordance with the rules Of the of
nee. which will be furnished on application.
a. Deposi1ons and other papers relied upon tes-
fore the day OF hearing; the arguments, IL any,
witbin ten deys arer hling the testimony.
=, ordered. also, that this notice be published In
me Infeiiteencer and the Re publieap, Arlington,
" ": ana In the Herald, RutIaud. Vermont, one
eweek Tor three successive weeks; the hrst ~ sal
publications to be at least SIXTY days previous TO
the day Of hearing. T. G. THIAktR,
Commissioner OF Patents.
P.s-Edftors OF the above papers will clease
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent once With
apaper containing this police. gu law3v
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Z '''- T''A'' = Co.. q
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BUILDERS, COACH, AND CABINET
HA D WARE
Bah IRoH AND STEEL.
OUT NAILS,
HORslsHOEs,
HORSESHOE NAILS.
NUTS AND WASHERS.
WAREHOUSES;:
500 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
3o1, sos. soS O STREET.
ss and 81 oUIsIANA AVENUE,
WARRINGTON. DO.
All Orders,
SOUTH AND WEST,
Filled with Care and Promptness.
CARRIAGE AND WHEEL STOCK
Constantly arriving from Factory and sold At
lowest market prices.
TIN PLATE.
PIPE AND SHEET LEAD.
COPPER, ZINC, &c,
Sold ct Eastern Bates and shi pped with despatch.
EXCELSIOR,
Constantly on hand in bags and bales.
Rope, CoBDAGE. 90.
PRICES CURRENT FURNISHED WEEKLY.
JOHN 4. ELvANs 4 Co.,
90 Io-sm Washington, &c
wv KNABE CO.'S PIANOS,
FRINGE co q skGANS AND ME-
L0DB0NB, "yU
iof sac And rent on easy terms at Ne. l0s Iitb
sueet, sooye Penney lvanis avenue ~
80 eeom y. u. RDICHENBACH.
NV BOOks-rhe Hidden Sin, No,eI TIIn.-
ussa; Inside, . Chronicle Of eeeession IL
Insu sieo, Datue Pieces and Aspects on tnS Wa.
aeerse Eliot; Field Hi.fory Of the nsdiesi ~
BE: tupersuuon AID Toree By RsSry u IL. 90
30 ~ -. HRAEOK rAILOh
w BlAr0Ny .ELBHENrS OF I.r....
w flOH ~ Law, new sdirion. is.i nj III Tss.1A.
: asS YRANCK TAyrnv
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DOTOMAs TRANSPORTATION LINE.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

DOTOMAs TRANSPORTATION LINs,
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
s.SrSr M;a: 81 at EvEkH ens e!
s HR1AY for SIy%%S S Budd Ferry
f::; is;s fsi.; ~
..,a 5 3 ';Si x =, q, s:.,. A:::
RIoHnos14, 0 snnaaGPEEss11GGK kssggR AND 70
TO TRAvELLiRs GOING SOUTH.
TWICE DAILY, tsnnday .. N. excepted
The quickest and most direct route t. Richmond,
;;;:%s5: Sse% sis.s wan
Richmond, FredericisbuIs and Potomac RaiIroed 4.
now entirely completed from Aqnis Greek to RieS.'
Rond aud RieSnond and p SSs xlHs
R .Isish ior Pstsr:bpFs; Weldon Wilmington;
Chester, g. o. 0''''' 0"St'o''s Aoo
Steamers Report and o Vanderbilt leave Sixth
~ =. m. and m. and arrive In Richmond 81
Fifty Miles Shorter ana sX Hours quicker thar
any ether houte.
g ID. !. Il:
Company . Once. corner Of Penna avenue and Stb
through
Omnibusses and Baggage Wagons will b IN
readiness to convey passeEge ~ and baggage be.
tween depots in Richmond
., Passengers by this line pass by daylight Nom,
Of ys
ping at that point
Breakfast and sup on board Of Steamers,
GEO. MATTINGEY. 6upt., Washington, D q
AATTHEW OLABK. Agent, Washinston.
@. n. HANEY.
epSN 0eneral PASSENGER Agent.
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nEPARTMENT OF THE ISTERIoR-
II UNITED STA TES PATENT OF

W NOTION, August e. 1876.
On the petition OF JOSEPH > COUCH, former
~ oil PhiladelI hia. Pa of Brosklyp, n Y .
praying for the extension Of o patent graptet 10
him on the sd dav of November, 1882 Tor an i'm
provemept In Machines for Drilling stone for
seven years from the ex pir alton Of said patent
which takes place on the 80 day of November
lSS:
II Is ordered that the saik petition be heard NJ
the Patent once on Monday, the sth day of No
vember next, at II clock II and all persons are
notihed 70 appear and show cause. IL any thew
have, why said petition ought not 10 be granted
Persons opposing the extension are required TO
ne IN the Patent once cir objections, specially
set forth In writing, at least twenty days before
the day OF hearing: all testimony Med by either
party TO be used ct the said airing must be taken
and transmitted In accordance with the rules 81
the of1ee which will be furnished on application.
DISPOSITIONS and other papers relied upon Al tee
timony must be led in the once twenty davs he
fsre the day OF hearing; the arguments III any
within ten days after nlins the testimeny;
the Inteliigencer and the Republican,, Washipe-
ton, ID. C., and In the Timss, New ork, n r.
once week for three successive weeks the 6rst OF
said publications to be at least sixty days pre-
+. @. rpEAkER,
Comm issioner Of Patents
:. Editors OF the sbove papers win please
copy, and send their bills TO the Patent Once With
0 paper cont aiming this notice. An IA lAU3c
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EDUCATIONAL.

WAsHINGToN HIGH SCHOOL Fon BoYs
w win open Be ptember 10, 1850. at room No. - :,
1 Ss1 q Mo- IS
?. R r;tPbln Si:;: S, W. -. fssf
son, A: n, Professor Of AodsSS Isas assss.
se7-ln' -.
ct. JosEPH's ACADEMY FoR YOUNG La.
- DIES, -
CONVICTED BY rHH
SISTERS OF CHARITY,
Near Emmittsburs. Frederick county, Nd.
Tbs !nstitation 10 pleasantly situated in Q
~, Maryland, balf Q mile from Hmmittsburs. aud
tTS o.; ,s Mount g. Mary College. t vac
latnre Of MARYLAND 1916. The buildings are con.
'enisnt ana spacious
The Academic Year 10 divided into two sessio,. .
18th OF August and the 18th of January. VIC
The charge ior board and tuition, inciudins - :"
ped and bedding, and Doctors fees per SEES
Washing and mendps 10 90 90
EXIRA CHARGES PER SESSION.
Latin, French, Spanish, German, Italisn,
pra~ir, ''''''--.-'''--.''. Ie %
Painting IN water colors, and Oriental paint
Grs.isn ana IA, 10 90
Piano ana use of instrume Mt -. - -. an 00
Suitsr and use Of instrument .............. IS 90
Hsrp md use Of instr ument :. IS o.
Tspe.try. embroidery. ornamental needle . 10 "
VOL and every variety Of fancy work,
ArtifciaI Flower making .-- ..''''. n,
Domestic Economy 49,. . ...- 4 10
ALL PAYABLR IN ADVANCE.
Letters Of inquiry directed to the
$3.50, st. Joseph's Academy.
eeo-Im kmmittsburg, Nd.
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NoENG LADIES' SEMINARY,
A BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
No. All 18th street, wsshhingtsn, DC.
The duties of this In. titution will comms,cs Zen.
tember loIh Circulars can be obtained ut all the
principal bookstores, or by addressing the Prin-
se42w- MissN HARRovsR
"a ELLIOOTTs MILLS, MD.
confer Degrees And Acsdemicsi Honofs, is con-
snet:d BY The Brothers Of the Christian SCHOOLS,
Liiieous Mills railroad station.
BOARD. w..,,,u TERMS: ,.;
entire Cha. sicAl and Scientific Course, $50 Music
and Drawing, extra charges
September. BRO. BETELIN'
Sc 3-.v President.
MISS PICKS SCHOOL FOB BOYS Ann
Nv y BIB corner 18th and streets, will reopen
lars At the principal book stores. ss G'seo
lss TAltoR ,6XPI0Ts TO RESUME TIE
~ duties niles Of her SCHOOL in the Session Room
o. the Ilrst Presbyterian Church, 4a St, on Mon.
TIE ,sEEyyEENTEEETH ANNUAL SESSION
street ct s sDs 9 NsH FEMALE
Der 10th. Circulars at the Academy au Is In
GI0RGETOwN COLLEGE, d. O.
The next session Of this Institution will COM
msnce en- the first Monday Of Sc ptember
bo.ps psr'Gs ,Sy the scholastic year fer tuition,
For further Information address
Il. A. AAGUIRE, 3. j..
~ - Ih President.
MRS. VERNON DeRsEY's sKLEOr school,.
W Tor YOUNG LADIES. No. As East Uapitoi
street corner q I'd street, Capitol Hill, viii be
oIened on MONDAY, Nd september
66s9 The Persons. Esq, John Cranch Esq,
0eheIsI thomAs living "a q -eolmf
Mrs. J. A. KHsLEY Will OPEN SCHOOL
" for young ladies and misses on the FIRST
mONpAI In September $50 } at No. III, south
SIDE Penn avenue, between 10th and 10Th st reefs
An opportunity will be afforded for a thorough
and fu'i course in English. French, Music av-
Ing ana Painting, by experienced and approved
AIOleeeo-s Gu 21.lm
pR0f g w: wOOLLEYV COMMERCIAL
COLLEGE. ISL 9th ST., 10 again oDen for the
reception Of pupils. The most thorough scientific
obstruction 10 given in Writing, Book kee ping
PhoLography, &c. Terms the most moderate
ST. TIMOTHY's HALL
duties OF this institute will be res pmed
en- Sept. IS, 1855 For terms, &c. see catalogue
eDd circular at the principal bookstores of this
city, or address the principal
an 81 E.PARSONS, Catonville, Md
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PERSONAL.


Rs. L: SMITH, 3S1 Pa. sveuue near stn
street, has great power As o Ciairvoyant
Teet guinness, and Healing Medium describe de,
ceased And living friends; gives their names
hours from IL a m To .. m. se4et-
NOTiCB-All persons having uudutshed bus
ness With the late WILLIAM srOXr. ~ .
Seq can obtain inform alton by inqui n ns of w
xHATIINGLf. Attorney AZ Nv, No. 4 ~ I'm
between ID and = sts- llntl ss3-2x.
('oL. JAMES t. CLOSE, o. 8 CLAIM AND
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
once No 2, Washington Building, corner Of
Ys avenue and It'll street. Pensions and Boun-
ti<r promptly collected. au a I'M.
ADiBs' FRIEND AND DOCToR-An in
IL trouble call. Business private. 0asrantee
sst'efsef.os or no charge Cell &C No Sss 18th
o. ttt and 3. Hxa GLEASON, Doctress.
rREhiAHs- BLACK. wARDH.r sNoy. c. p. BLACK.
LAW OFFICE
BLACK, LAMON 4 CO.
C"unrsl lors ana Attorn-ys at La "a the Su prens
Court ~ The Urf.d sta g., the Court OF S,i.ims.
The cara q the Dfs'ri.t the Executive DenArt
s.nts. Of 4 Oou nit'ees ~ sng-s.s
Ore. 40 18th street. 'directly opprsi,e VII
L. irToaxErAr.pAw,
30 90 besisisss svense. above 9th street,
ofAy WAsBINeTcN, D o.
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CEORET DIeEASEsI
SAM A r. TAN'S GIFT!
SAkARITANE GIFT

MO6T BVEH UEEU,
"Yes, A POSITIVE CURE" fer
0ONORRHRA, elect, STRUCTURES, IA
Contains no Mineral, no Balsam, no Mercury,
Oxly Tea Pills 10 BE- Taken to Efec a Cx,e.
They are entirely vegetable, having no smell M,
ANY plessant taste, and will not in any way IN.
iuye the stomach or bowels Of the most delicats.
In twenty four hours" Prepared BY . Grsduats
ed the Uniyersity Of Pennsylvania enc Of The moi
m sypo,n,s no f,ow5ls, no ohaass seAateusy
Let those who have des paired of getting cured or
cmrv try the SAMARITAN'S GIFT
Sent By mail in plain envelope,
Prfce-Msle DAckAge 81. Female, a.
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u his is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscrf-
4 Der has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Washington County, in the District Of Columbia.
letters OF administration the personal estate OF
Joseph A. Blau, late of Washington. d O.
deceased. All persons having clsims against the
said deceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same, with the vouchers thereof 20 the subscriber
on er before the 9TH day Of August next; they
may otherwise by Law be excluded from eli benefit
Of said estate.
Given under my hand this 7th day Of August.
1855. lau lav3w'1 LAURA Y. BLAu
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DURE OLD PORT WINE

have received from the pr!xets stock of well.
and frat quality PORT WINE. "Alte Douro
1877 -
This wine has been known to me several years
and it's effects upon persons suffering with all,
mepts incident to the-season have been very bene-
fetal.
N w. BUROHELL,
corner 18th and y streets,
iy 10 under Ebbitt Houee
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an 3 Iav3ws mark

T'HIh is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the cub
scr,eer has obtained from the Orphans Court
OF Washington County, in the District Of Celun-
bia, letters Of administration on the personal es
tate OF John Bauman. late OF Washington,
ID. C., deceased. All persons having Claims
against said deceased, are hereby warned 20
exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof TO the
subscriber. on or before the nth day Of Apguse
next; they may otherwise by Law be excl uded from
all benefit Of the said estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF August.
1856. CAROLINE L. BAUMAS.
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THIS is TO GIVE NUTICE, That the sukscrf-
i Der has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Washington County, in the District OF Columbia.
letters testamentary the personal es.
tate Of Mary Ryan. late Of Washington, ID. @,
deceased. All persons having claims against the
said deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the
same with the vouchers thereof. to the subscriber
on or before the 4th day Of August next: they
may otherwise by Law be excluded from ell benefit
of the said estate.
1856. PATRICK ODONNOaHUt,
an 6-law5w' Executor.
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p EE02ssssffsFn EFT ~ Coz
sals cheap. Laval ". q. N112iSQ1T oS lof
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r B A TED Hans.
ORANGE BRAND, lAarylsnd cured.)
DUITl1LDe WES1FHA Lila, lWeetern cured.)
N. W, BUROHELL.
orner llth md Ietreeess

H ..td:. 90. A%.d:ls. 81 %uss. o.ii ss,
81 60 Chandos. ~ "Ouida," % HsrperS Pic,
tcsi:i Hi:tcry q the Rebellion, part Let: % De
Study Of History, b. 0oldyis smith, u Is.
N6 HRANOK TAYLOR.
4 A NIAIsl DH sAlNf TLOUR; Ia PsrfF1
IL Nam an Ia Aaison De PsnarvaA; uedelpni.
tits Qlsssas; fa 5s9ailis a Dsnss; l. Ps.dss
81 -. Ay1AxOx 1AyLes,..
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WHAT TEE SURGEONS SAY OF THE sAmAR
ITAN'S kEMEDIES

Md Feb. "a. 1851 have great satisfaction IN
stating that have used The Ss;na ritan Remedies
for Veneral diseases in its most customary forms
that 1 have used them with judgment, Discretion
and properly, end have found them respond TO my
nnticip stions promptly and enectually Knowins
their com position, have the fullest condo nce h
their efficacy. and far my use Of them ends
1 recommend them strongly.
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Test :-Z. q. ROBBINS,
an E wSv Register Of villa

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subecri-
4 Der has obtained from the Orphans Court OF
Warrington County, in the District Of Columbia,
letters teetamentary on the personal estate OF
Patrick Qnigley, late of Washington. ID. C.. de-
ceased All persons having claims az ainst the said
deceased, are hereby warned to exhibit the same,
with the vouchers thereof. 60 the subscriber on or
before the 18th day Of August next they may other
wise BY law be excluded from all benefit Of the said
estate.
Given under my hand, this 25th day Of August,
1866. bis
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observation-disclosures Musiek for the
Pick NIck-'-RieAaoad Exdmtaer
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-29

IMPRoyEMENT.-A deoided improvement made
In the cut aud fit of the new patented Shoulder
seam Shiris. My motto is to make the best
Shirts at as low prices as they can be bought in
any other establishment, and every man shall
nave the kind and quantity Of materials bar
gained for. Every shirt warranted to fit, and
to be as represented, or the money refunded.
oall and examine at Sl5 Market st.
July 26.-tf WIN. H. Crow.
JOHN s. RowBoTHAM alias CHEAP JOHN, has
still on hand large stock Of Dry Goods Trim-
mings, Hosiery, Boots and Shoes Under Shirts
and Drawers, Crockery and Glass Ware, Floor
aud Table Oil Cloths. Tin Ware, Pocket and
Table Cutlery, Coal Oil aud Coal Oil Lamps,
buckets, Brooms, Soap, Tobacco, and large
stock OF desirable goods, too numerous to men
ton. Give him a call and examine for your
selYea, at his old stand, 506 Market Street,
Open from A. NJ, until P. NJ.
Bottle.
EYE AND EAR.-Prof. j. Isaaos, NJ. D., Ocu-
list and Aurist, formerly at Ley1en, Holland, is
permanently located at No. 6l9 Pine Street,
Philadelphia, where persons afflicted with dis.
eases of the Eye and Ear will be scientifically
treated and cured if durable. Artificial Eyes
inserted without pain.
N. B.-The Medical faculty is invited, as he
mas no secrets in his mode Of treatment. iul7 ly
SAVE YOUR MoNRY.-Remember the Delaware
Saving Bnnk is located at the office Of William
McCaulley, Esq, No. 006 Market street, viii
mington, Del, and is opened every day to re-
ceive deposits. All amounts received from one
iollar upwards, and five per cent. interest paid
on tlfe same from the lay of deposit.
WM. MOCAULLEY, President.
JoHN P. Ruin. Seo'v.
sB DIXON & SONS DRAM FLAsRs.-We
have just imported direct, the finest assort-
ment OF these TASKS ever in this city and
can sell them at a low figure
II. r. BRINaHURsT,
3l7 Market Street.
sB- A Great Wonder of the Ago IS
the Doty Washing Machine, unsurpassed
for simplicity and durability; acknowledged
to be the best and only complete washer yet
out; Warranted in every particular. Call
ana examine and give them a trial. For
sale by the agents,
j. A. ROBINSON & Co.,
Second and Market Streets.
aB Try our celebrated Strawberry and
Orange Cream, drawn from the Artic.
KITTREDGE e. Co., Druggists.
B4@B. NIELDs, Attorney -at-Law, north
west corner of Sixth and Market streets,
Wilmington, Delaware.
gaS Brandy and Whlskey, a pure article
may always be had of
ii. r. BRINoHURsT, Apothecary.
Css- Mineral Water fountain running all
the year at II. r. BRINaHURsT's.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-29
iiR. JOHNsoN's GRATUITOUs MES
SAGE.


The New York Nation, in referring to Mr..
Johnson's gratuitous message relative to the
Constitutional Amendment, speaks thus
pontedly of that remarkable document
"The mostremarkable incident of the week
has been the Presidents message, reporting
his action in the matter OF the submission of
the Constitutional Amendment to the legis-
latnres of the several States. The document
is very Characteristic. While the amend
ment was under discussion le remained stu
diously silent about it, and now that nothing
remains but to secure its ratification by the
State Legislatures he brings forward his OBJ
lections to it, OF which the principal are %
that it has not had his approval; (2) that the
South was not represented in Congress when
1t was adopted; and (3) that inasmuch as
the sovereign people of the nation" had
never heard of it when they elected the
various State legislatures which are now to
be called upon to ratify it, the legislatures
may lie incompetent to express their views.
lhe utility, to use no stronger term, of all
ANS is so glaring, that we cannot help be.
lieEing that Mr.. Johnson's real object in
bringing it forward is to impress the South
more strongly than ever with the belief that
II Is ioully wronged, and that the passage o.
this amendment will be fresh outrage, and
that Andrew johnson is its only earthly
friend. In fact it is what Mr.. johnson him
sell on one occasion called IAN ad captandun
appeal" His hostility to it might as vel
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-06-29

MEMBERS OF CONGRESS now rarely speak
ON question of any importance without
prefixing TO the main body of the argument
an enquiry into the practice of the ancients
the facts of which are generally cleaned, no
doubt from "Lempriere's Classical Diction
airy" and "Pluiarch's Lives" some speak
ers get so far back occasionally that they get
lost in the mists of antiquity Mr.. Deming,
of Connecticut, when arguing in favor of
Grants being made full general instituted
an investigation into the practice of the
earlier Pharaohs, which was of the highest
interest and showed clearly that Grant ought
to havethe place The other dayin Brooklyn,
in libel case in which local politician
named Strong is the plaintiff, the counsel
for the defendant, by way OF giving the jury
vivid idea Of Strong's worthlessness, asked
them "to think of Epaminondas and Fab.
ricius, of all the heroes and martyrs who
have offered their lives for the cause of man
kind, of John Bright and Richard Golden,
and then ''to turn and contemplate Strong,
if they could. There is clearly great
classical revival going on among our law
yers and Legislators, and there is no knowing
where it may end, 1t may possibly produce
some good fruits eventually but up to the
present all we have gained by it is the ad-
dition TO our stock Of nonsense of some of the
most amusing rubbish ever uttered-N Y.
Nation.