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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26
THE UNIVERSAL
CLOTHES WRIN GER

This wRINGER has taken the FIRST rRRxIrx in the
Great Fair of the American nstitute-also the State
Fair. Of New York. Vermont, Pennsylvania, Michigan,
Indiana Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Connecticut River
the County and Institute Fairs throughout the country
over 300 have been Sold and are now in use in the
United states and we never heard Of one being thrown
aside because il not liked.
The UNIVERSAL is superior to all other wringers, in
having larger rolls Of solid India Rubber, so protected
by strong cog wheels that they cannot slip break
broken, and does not rust soil the clothes. Every
Universal wrnger 4. warranted.
We select few testimonials from persons widely
known to tho public, who speak from actual expo
rience and above suspicion Of misstatemont:
My family would give up the cooking
slove as this Clothes Wringer 1t cannot be- too high
Iv recommended. "-SoLoS EoBINsOS.
This is tho irst Wrins"r have found that wonid
stand the service required Of it. +. nc""IS'
L"vsIoy's IorEL.
owe think the Machine much more than pays 10
itself every year in the saving OF garments. We
think it important the wringer should be fitted with
cogs ''-oRAxdR JunD, EDIroR OF AMERICAN AGRicrL'
rrGALIsT.
al heartily commend IT to economists Of time, money
and contentmcnt "-REv. DR. BELLOWS"
It saves labor expcditcs work makes the laundress
good naturcd does not tear of buttons, and is inds-
pcnsablc in well regulated G,mly'''-R s. sroKks'
JR., d. u.
"Every week has given 1t a stronger hold upon the
affections Of the inmates Of tho laundry. Every mem
Der Of the household is in admiration OF NAV
YORK OBSERVER.
good canvasser can make money rapidly selling
them in every town. Exclusive sale guaranteed and
liberal terms given to responsible parties Who first APP
ply Dealers who wiz purchase few and put them
out on TRIAL. can make large sales Send for de-
scriptive circular and terms.
r. C. BROWNING, General Agent,
octlS---eod6m 3I7 Broadway, New York.
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

DROWN'S STANDARD SCALES,
X Used by the
UNITED STATES and FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS
for than Thirty Years.
Adapted to any branch Of Business for Foreign OF
Home Markets.
Warranted accurate and durable.
sales Rooms No. s Barclay street, near Broadway,
New FORK.
sepl5-ly X BROWN Mahu'ac'srer'
Il "
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

DECKER BROTHERS, MANU-AlH1-,
IL FACTURERs of PIANO FORTES, s--sc.-szszII.1a
No. 81 Blceeker street, near Broadway = ~
New York. The above firm having re-
Gently commenced the manufacture of their improve"
patented PIANOS, which tn" most perfect and hnesl-
tuned instruments yet produced 80 which thoy invite
the attention of the trade and intending purchasers
throughout the United States. A. from the New York
World MAY 10th, 1865: THE MeSsrs Decker Brothers
instruments have attained the enviabe distinction Of
being in all respects ncomparably the bcst now made
IN the country" d"ci-3m
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HARVEYS Il WILLIAMS,

"ARVElS 4 WILLIAMS,
COMMERCIAL BLOCK,
Gary and Thirteenth streetsJ
Are receiving in store, and will be kept in full
supply
SUGARS. crushed, extra G, raw
COFFBES prime Rio, and a few bsgs OF splendid
pure old Government lava, for families
BACON sides and shoulders, prime quality
WHISKY, OF all grades
We are also agents for the sale Of
Lead. Shot, White Lead and Zinc In cans, for
painters use
Licorice, the celebrated q. +. brand
Manufactured Tobacco, finest grades
flour, best Valley brands, &c, &c.
The attention of the trade Is called TO the above,
which will always be for sale At lowest cash prices
ian3-lm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

thoroughly acquainted with the Southern requirements
Orders promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed
oct2S--eod3m
rHO THE PRIVATE FAMILIES AND
I STOREKEEPEl OF RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, AND
VICINITY-The great advance in prices OF every artl-
Gle of domestic use first brought out
KENT's EAST INDIA CoFFEE."
Since its introduction in lSGl well liked has it be-
come in consequence OF its excellent nav"r ana yer!
healthy properties, besides lis great economy, helnB
only half the price OF the best Java C"h"e-iht has
found its way into nearly every private family, MOTEL,
restaurant and boarding house in the principal cities o
the East North and West, and Is it undoubtedly Will IN
KENT's EAST INDIA COFFEE
Is prepared from pure Coffee and Dandeon Root, which
is known As possessing great nOurshing and invigora-
linz, p,wars and when properly roasted and mixed
with pure Coffee is free from the dclctcrions effects
produced By the ordinary store coGees, or pure coffee
atone KEYT'S EAST INDIA COFFEE
produces no nervous excitement headache but is
healthy palatabie and nourishing 1t can be used by
the Invalid rs well As by the strongest person.
The eminent Dr. Prime says
"KEYT's EAST INDIA COFFEE
is worthy of all praise, and should be used by all eco
Professor Upham one of our most eminent chemists,
Gays:
al consider
KENT'S EAST INDIA COFFEE
a national blessing have been unable to use any
coffee for twenty years past until kents East In
da Coffee was recommended to ltproiuces neither
headache prosraton Of the system, as is
the case OF every other coffee have ever used. y
The eminent Bishop Amcs, Bishop Potter, Bishop Ba
ker, Rev. DR.. Richardson Professor James Boyle, Dr.
EanrS and many other Of our most distinguished men,
all bear testimony TO the great excellence 81
KENT'S EAST INDIA COFFEE
as a pleasant, wholesome family beverage, combined
with household economy, while to the storeEr"lrr ii
affords handsome profit and gives general salHiartiOn
to his customers.
kENT'S EAST INDIA COFFEE-
i packed in papers containing pound, true weight
and retains Its delightful aroma any length Il lime II
i packed in containing 80 to and lun pounds for
grOeers and large consumers.
The East India Coffee Company depot Is at ljl Reade
street, New York RICHARD DAVIES.
my2g-d3m eOiSm 2twSm ltwSm
Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

fINllE RICHMOND MEDICAL JOURNAL,
i RICHMOND, vlRGINIA.-Ths Journal will be
Published Monthly Octave Of 81 pages, the January
number being issued early in December.
A respectabie number OF the best writers in this
country have promised their support, ian o~tenatious
display OF names Is avodcd and the Editors to
pay literally for articles II l. hoped that the original
department 81 tha Journal will b. entitled to respect
and confidence.
The pages of the Journal will be devoted to Original
Articles, Foreign and Domestic Correspondence Re
Prospect OF Medicine and Surgery during the late war
Eclectic Department. ch will be chief feature of
h' JCurnal) Report, o Societies. Associations ospi-
AIS and Clinical Lectures, Reviews and Biblingra
cal Notices, Medical News Editorials Miseelane0u,
Matter, &c.
without making special promises, the Editors will
endeav"r I" make this Journal acceptable to its sup
pOrters.
TIRAs-Five Dollars yearly, II paid In advance, or
before the expiration Of the third month after the date
of subscription; if paid aor this period Ten Dollars
per annum.
Advertisements will be inserted on the most liberal
terms and a. there Medical Journals now Pub
shed in the Southern States advertisers will enjoy
peculiar al vantages.
+. S. GAILLARD, NJ. D., Richmond, Va.
W. y. McCHESNEY, N. D., Staunton, va.
Editors and Publishers
All letters In relation to the literary or business in
teTcsts of the Journal will be addressed TO DR.. T. s.
GAILLARD, Box 1885, Richmond, Va novl7-u
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NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW YORK ADVERTlSEmENIo.
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Have on hand and constantly receiving choice
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GROCERIES, LIQUORS. &c.

wN. TAYLOR, JSO. o. TAYLOR
WIN. TAYLOR & SON, WHOLESALE
w GRoCERs, Nos. and II Eat Main street, offer
10 the trade
% hogsheals sides Bacon
10 hOgsh.ads breasts Bacon
10 hOgsheads Hams
25boNes shoulders
lOJ barrels extra refined and p Sugar
40 barrels crushed and powdered Sugar
100 bags fair to prime Rio Coffee
80 bags Java Coffee
10 bags Laguayra Coffee
5obarrels New York Syrup
30 barrels Whiskey, various grades
loo barrels Brandy, various grades
SJbarres Gin
90 barrels Sherry, Port and Madeira Wine
4punche6ns Holland Gin
2puneheons Scotch Whisky
200 boxes fine G. Z. Tea
100 boxes Japan Tea
100 boxes Tallow and Adamanine Candles
loo boxes Soap, various grades
1000 ream- Wrapping Paper
200 dozen Brooms
100 nests Baskets
300 gross Dailey's and Parlor Matches
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

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DRUGS, PAINTS, OIL, &c.
SAMELSON, JACOBSON & CO.,
No. II MAIN STREET,

Refers the trade 10 their printed price list OF
PAINTS, OILS vARNISHES, &c,
which they selling at New York market rates also
to their large stock of
FRENCH AND AMERICAN WINDOW GLASS.
We manufacture our SASH, BLINDS, DOORS,
Sc, and challenge competition at the raes We are
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Give Us a trial. aud guarantee satisfaction
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Every appliance of power and skill Is now Des used
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

This valuable preparation, $50 long and t,vor.hu
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novsO--u Z. o. Box l7OS, New York.
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81 No "a JOHN STREET,
NEW YORK,
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A~hcroft's Steam and Vacuum Gauges; Locomotive
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.u.o}-Cm New York.
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FURNITURE
l. T e T $ T~Y l. s.
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NEW YORK,
Consisting Il
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SUITES,
In Rosewood, Walnut, Maple, &C.,
AT WHOLESALE aud RETAIL.
Rs ALL GOODS WARRANTED. drc9-eo3n
ERAIlAM, DORSETT 4 CO., successors 10
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Cedar Coffin stuff.
Ia connection with oar business We have large Saw
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which enables s to I'LL all orders entrusted To rs with
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Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1865-1869, 1866-01-26

NEW SHEET MUSIC CHOICE AND
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the old Folks Died Song and Chorus Leavht; 30 cts
Kiss Me while I'm Dreaming Song; Wimmcrstcdt; 80
cents. ~ $3.50
Sent postpaid, receipt Of price, by OLIVER DIT
Sny q 60 Publishers Boston. d.clj-ts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-29

declared from the actual working OF mine In less than two
wears the commencement OF its development 20 one
certainly should make investment II ne cannot anord e
use his money during HAT period al least IL ~ true tAa IN
many instances the development Or ue progresses ana
before returns from crushed made the value OF ihe
property wonderfully in public estimaon but az
made with this expectation speculation AO' d"
short time before the subsistence Of the Washoe excite
ment the discovery Of gcntifcrous lodges IN INC
eastern sections Of Nevada and in several OF the IT,
that ryaled the famous COmstoek lode in richness o
attention Of Eastern capitalists to be drawn thither ontn
cp,ed parties took aGysrage Of the excitement nse 90
had already done In San Francisco during the pauy
Washoe and perpetTaed nnumerabe sWindes on h .e
nuIe who were in most CAGES induced 10 believe tt 'y
might expect returns thousand fold In the course oi e"
short months. -. II, ., Va
The adopton OF the National currency by the people OF &
vada and the acknowledged general worm OF the MUS ~
central mart Of the caused considerable tapa 10 seh
there bona de investment These investments were maue
in direct and not as had been the case ny ~ .
nerod through San Francisco channels Mining machinery
ms in some instances been sent there at less expense ha
could furnished for on the Pacific SIDE Mines some
OF which might be named here were secured D EssST sI
tas which to-day acknowledged successes and WHICH,
declared dividends yet only because te
in crushing order Many OF the companies when
organized about two years since WIZ yet prov tl
but the fact not practically demonstrated of
years that the Lines would pay mine Incorporated
this city In September Of last year has already taken out over
500 tuns will mill process, SO per
tun yet this ard many other valuable properties was not
secured by the Francisco parties who have agents con-
sany travelling the best of this kind Of property
California capital UNNECESSARILY insufficient Or thorough
development Of the mineral Of Nevada and the terri
IL will take hundreds OF millions OF dollars 10 open inc
mines on this continent Mining which is but IN lis infancy
Is gradually being reduced TO system CHECKS Should pe
placed all cuaons which tend to bring tie business
mining into disrepue by very honorable nan engaged
therein. and persons Irop,-ng invest IN legitimate en-
terprse should careful 10 avoid permanent Investments
Yours truly NJ. j. RYAN.
NM. YJE NAV &c LEGO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-29
Wn.tefui diplomacy.

To the Editor ~ The NJ y Tribune
SIR: From early boyhoOd, have been constant
reader of THE TRIBUNE and have received through H. from
You and your eowoke many counsel aud word oil a
sstanee An exile from home away down here In
the wilds Of Central America still subscriber to lHE
TRIBUNE and guin from most of my knowledge OF what
transpires In the United States.
The paragraphs you have from time 20 time written on the
subject Of ferenchment in national expenses have at
tracted my attention and carse believe viii be glad
to receive good the information an ABOUT
to give.
The five States Of Central America have population OF
about 900 CO., nneeuths Of which Indians negroes and
hafbreeds The personal wealth Of each State VIII not
amount to that OF almost any county in Ohio or Indiana and
their entire trade with United States will not probably
coed g. 800 900 per onnum.
Notwithstanding the nsignilcance Of these Republics the
American Government maintains at the capital OF each OF
them Minister gaining salary OF 1880 per year. Inc
American peore are compelled pay them the Of 3 800
Annually Central America; whereas
one competent Minister or Consul General with salary 81
might do oil the required as well or Dcier
Tie Americans to-day the worst taxed people IN the word
and why the name Oh common sense Shout nVt e "on
retrerchment gin saving TO country the large sum OF
$50 co., needssy spent here England WIN Interests iu1
equal TO our own bad than one Minister Tor all
the FIVE States while other European or American hhoh
has any Minister Al ell have Consus nj nearly every In
significant little port. and there too many OF them
This really bad. Can you not say few earnest patti
oc words Will Influence Government 10 drop from
the diplomatic s few % these worse than useless appoint
mental cannot be possible II 10 me that these useless
Offices created TO ard hungry parsns While our PEG
lie struggling under the weight OF the enormous Naon
debt bn abuse springs nom lack OF Information on
the subject, or from ne ziect -.
Every word Of ths letter viii be corroboated by any nte
gen, who has Ieccay been in Central America OF whom
there are NJ this present several in NewYork
Leon Nicaragua. Aprii2', lsb6
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Jo,r coolev Of ,ks ,,mo oomrany t.s6ed-I was az the

John Cooley Of tie same company testfed1 was az the
FIRE the Academy Of Music when we took the hose on ne
stage asked the croyes Of the building where the
fro he'd orgnssed but coud definite answers we TOOK
lie hose 10 Is the parqaete when W. lonhd
lole cut the foor In the bottom OF Tie boxee
could the FIRE through these hoes we stayed there eight
or ten minutes when Of tie len the ppe we eaea
fo the Of the truck get relief but We od not gt
any; e the pipe and fell down into the orchestra nearly
smothered at ths time heard the foreman Waters cal ior
Wech he said " Here I am-which wsyr staggered In
among the scenery; back and found the hose coming
toward the doors at this time Wech passed me gong IN ana
putting handkerchief about his mouth could hear ateI
but could him; got outside and fell on the sidewalk
insonsibe; lay there few moments when heard the cry
Open the doors roof falling I'M went IN far as the
partition wall and called out Peter and David, this way
aud the members tried TO pull the hose out bat could
not ran about feet further when all the drop scenery
came down brusng and driven back by the smoke
ard fame did not either Of the deceased aferward
The squest then adjourned until 10 o'clock this morn
ing, when Engineer Thomas Sullivan viii be examined