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Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1866-09-24
UNION POLICY OF RECONSTRUCTION

UNlUN POLlC1 OF RECONSTkI CiluN.
"Resolved, BY the Senate and House o.
Representatives of the United States OF Amer
ica, in Cougress assembled, two-thirds Of botl
Houses concurring That the follow iLg articl,
be proposed to the Legislatures OF the several
States as an amendment to the Constitution
OF the United States, which when ratified by
three -i1ur!hs oftne said Legislature Shall be
valid as a part Of the Constitution, namely:
"Arlcle--, SEeTIoHl III persons born nr
naturaliGed 10 the Cnited States, and subject
to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens OF the
united States, aud OF the State wherein they
reside. No Stale sLall make OF enforce any
law which shall abridge the privileges ot iai
minutes OF citizens of The United Staies Nor
shall amy State deprive any person ot lite lib
erty, or property without due process oil law
nor deny 10 any person. within ils jurisdiction
the equal protection ot the lava.
"SECrlos : Representatives shall be ap-
portioned among the several Stales according
to their respective numbers counting the whole
number OF PERSONS in ench State, excluding
Indians not taxed; but whenever the right to
vote at any election tvr electors OF President
and Vice President, or Tor Uu.ted STATES Re
presentative5 in Congress, executive and judi
cial officers, or the members OF the Legislature
thereof is denied To any OF the male inhabi
tants OF such State, being twenty one years OF
age ana CltlzenS vi tie United states, or IN
any way abridged, except for participation in
rebellion or ether crims the basis of represen.
tation therein shall be reduced 10 the proper
ton which the number OF such male cilizens
shall bear to the whole number of male cil.
zsIs twenty one years of age in that State.
SECTION 3. No person shall be Senator or
Representative in Congress, electOr OF Pres-
dent and Vice President, or hold auy office
civil or military, uhder the United States, or
under any State, who, having reviously taken
an oatn aS a member Of Congress- or as an OIL
beer OF the United States, or as member OF
any State Legislature, or as IN executive or ju-
dicial officer OF any State, to support the Con.
stitution of the United States, shall have en-
gagged ia insurrection or rebellion against the
same, or given aid or comfort TO the euvioies
thereof; but Congress may, by II vote OF two
thirds Of each House, remove such disability.
SECTION 4. The validity OF the public debt
of the United States auth horized by law, in.
cluding debts incurred Tor the payment OF pen
sions and bounties for services in suppressing
insurrection or rebellion, shall not be ques.
toned; but neither the United States nor any
State shall assume or pay any debt or obliga-
tion incurred in aid OF insurrection or rebellion
against the United States, or any claim for the
loss or emancipation OF Gny slave, but all such
debts, obligations, and claims shall be held il
legal and void"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02

the real situation as leeitimately resulting
from the struggle, and, as | should then
verify believe, intended Of Providence, ten;
dered for acceptance. For. one, 1 should
advocate its acceptance, and rejoice in its
contamination. For l would feel that q re,
luctant and bleeding people, havipgreaehed
the end of their tolls and triumphs at last,
could, in perfect peace and concord, with
every right secured to themselves and full
justice accorded to others, inhale the fresh
air and bask in the pure sunlight of model
Republic, before whose laws all men would
be equally privileged and protected, and
over whose broad domain, from ocean to
ocec1, would linger no latent source of ha
Ted or strife
Hoping to hear from you, I am your obe-
dient servant, E. W. GANNT.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02
C. n. Pond

Principal Of the Telegraphic Department and Instruc
tor in Practical anu Theoretcal Telegraphins,
Message Registration, Reports, &C., DC.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02
L. e. g. w. A. Drake

Principals Of the Chrographic Department. Instructors
in Spencerian Penmanship-Plaiu,P Practical
and Ornamental-Pen- Drawing, Card
Marking, Lettering, etc.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02
8. s. caIkins g. c.P. Griffin

Principals OF the Commercial Department. Instuc tors
in the Science OF Accounts, Commercial Law
and Lecturers on Business Customs,
Correspondence, &c, &c.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02

THE COMBINATION OF PULvERIZED SLATE
/ and vscous matter as a roofing material stands un-
rivaled A masuc-it adaps itself TO every shape and
slope. II is non combuslble, mperyious, non expan
sive, and undecaying Frost does crack, heat
that will resist the action Of the long he
structure protects For repairing old and preserving
heen equalled, while has proved an invaluable aequ-
siuon 10 the mechanic arts as preserver Of metal and
wood when imbedded in water or earth exposed 10
the weather. Being susceptible Of little, il any wear
from exposure, and perfectly hreproo il IL unequaed
as PANT for railroad aud farm buildings fences aud
bridges, iron wooden.
Having secured the sole right use the above roofing
material In the County OF Belmont, prepared at
al times TO put repair old roofs al the shortest
possible nouce. Our terms reasonable and work
guaranteed CAPEHART, GARRISON a. CO,
sherman House, Bridgeport, Belmont Co., o.
Persons desiring To act as Agents, on very lbe raj
terms, or desiring circulars or further Information,
should write or call at their office. is7-ly
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02

The course OF study consists OF SINGLE AND
DOUBLE ENTRY BOOK KEEPING, in stock aud
Commission Compound Company and Joint stock Busi-
ness, Banking, Commercial Paper, Commercial Law,
large Hall Is now fitted up for the Telegraphic De-
partmen, exclusively whore advantages viii be se-
in the care of an operator sf long experiences and Of
the best reputation Having also the iavor snd patron
age OF the leading Telegraph Officers throughout the
West SITUATIONS for graduates readily be secured
The Tuition Fee is only abont ONE HALF that
usually charged in similar Institutions yvhie the cheap
ness of living the educ aonal adv antages Of
the place, and the comparative absence Of temptations
10 vice, are important considerations,
We do NOT aUARANTEn situations To our graduates,
Tor 10 beyond the power Of any Commercial College
to get situations for all lie graduates but we DO GUAR
ANfKk full and coNPLErR sasfactiont students,
RENKNsER, we not lnk" In any body's chain,
neither do we lay claim TO ABSURD thing as q
"psienin on system OF Instruction.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02
Important Notice,

THEREAFTER we will close our books semi anlu-
IL ally-Jauuary 1st and July list. H tf ".r.! .GgI
All those having accounts with may expect 10 have
them pre- ented at these times.
il is a case Of necessity this time. and we hope our
friends will respond promptly. J. JEPSoN & SON. D.
.--i- =. Y AZ
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1866-08-02
Silks !

A very large and varied assortment Of Plain and
Fancy Dress Silks, to which would call especial
tention.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12
Be Polite.

1t is said that George McDufie, of South
Carolina; was very polite even when a little
boy One evening he was holding little
calf by the ears while his mother MIXED
the COW and a gentleman passing by said,
" Good evening, nay little man"
George returned Good evening, sir
with such polite bow, that the gentleman
noticed him, and said, why didn't you pull
off your hat, my little man
George answered, " If you will get down
and hold my calf for me, ! will pull off my
hat to you"
Georges politeness and shrewd remark
were the making of him. That gentleman
said to his mother, Z" Your son is smart
boy, and if properly trained, will make a
great man some day If you will permit
me, l will give George a good education, and
give him staFtin the world"
The mother thanked the gentleman for
his kindness, and let him take charge Of her
SON. George rose from taking care Of a
calf to be clever and successful lawyer
afterwards he became a member of Con.
gress, and then was made Governor of South
Carolina.
A polite bow and "good evening, sir,
cost nothing, but are sometimes worth q
good deal One courteous bow was worth q
fortune to little George McDufie. Every
body likes polite children.
Some school teachers make it rule-anC
it is good One-for every boy to make
bow and every girl curtesy entering int
or withdrr wing from the schoOl-roOm, Il
each OF which the teacher paid proper re
turn. It adds a great assistance toward cul
tivating and refining the manners and i'm
proving the hearts of the young
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12
How Bishop Polk was Killed.

The interest of the following version of
an event which cast sorrow over all the
South, is taken from the New Orleans cor
respOndence Of the Times, and the writer
says he received it from one of Bishop
Folks staff Officers-his nspeetor-GeneraI:
1t seems that Gems. Joe johnson, Polk and
Hardee, accompanied by Gen jackson, of
the cavalry, and an escort of staff officers,
had ridden out in front of Bates line to ex-
anime position thought to be suitable for
the Washington Artillery. The horses
were made fast at the foot of the hill, and
the party assembled to the crown. Here
there were the initials to an a6attiS; with
several embrasures, rendering the place
very much exposed Our own guns were
less than eight hundred yards in front
There had been a little desultory firing du-
ring the day, but this had ceased som etime
before the group of officers began their re-
cOnnoisance. This was prolonged to a much
greater extent than usual; and glided into q
general and animated conversation, all of
the officers being gathered into knot, and
using their hands and glasses with free
dom bespeaking rank and interest. The
gunners upon our side could not fail to see
them plainly, and while they were being
! observed, deliberately returned the obser-
Walton, with full time for calculation and
adjustment This party seemed to forget
their exposed situation, although some OF
the cannoneers who had been at work upon
| the little tier of breastworlzs, pointed out to
them the accuracy of our shots. Presently
q single spherical ease shell was discharged
/ from our battery, which exploded directly
/ above the heads of Gems. johnson, Polk,
Hardee and jackson, all Of whom fell to the
ground to avoid the conclusion or fragments.
1t was then proposed to divide; and the diff
/ ferent officers separated to such courses as
were at hand. Gen. FOLK selected q very
/ secure shelter; but becoming impatient and
/ anxious to see the range of the fire more
! accurately, he stepped out upon the brow,
and was intently gazing out across the eoun-
! try, his arms folded, and his left side pre-
scented, when a three inch round shot from
a steel rified cannon struck the elbow
crushing both arms, and passing through the
! heart, portion of the chest and stomach.
and out on its murderous course. Leonidas
Polk fell lifeless and mangled to the ground
/ Joe johnson was bending over him in an ia.
slant, with the rest of the party They
lifted him In their arms to an ambulance
and his corpse was carried to his quarters
where his bewildered military family reeeiv
/ ed it with the mourning of men meeting the
corpse of a father. This was on the 18th
The body of the deceased reached Atlanta
at two o'clock next morning; services By
| Rev. DR.. Quintard were said at noon, and
the remains proceeded on the afternoon
train to Augusta, and from thence to Ashe
vile, n. c., where his family were residing
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12
The Wealth and Poverty Of Our states

=
jefferson died comparatively poor. In
deed, if Congress had not purchased his IL
bray, and given for It five times its value,
he would with difficulty have kept the wolf
from his door.
Madison saved money, and was compare
lively rich To add to his fortune, however,
or rather that Of his widow, Congress pur-
chased his manuscript papers, and paid for
them $4,000.
James Monroe, the sixth President died
SO poor that his remains found resting
place through the charity of one OF has
friends They remain IN a cemetery IN
School street. but no monument marks the
spot where they repose. 1900
John Quincy Adams left some $50, 600
the result of industry prudence ana m
heritance. He was man Of method and
economy. a
Martin Van Buren, died very rich. lie
studiously looked forward to has own inter
ests throughout his whole life. 1t IS not be
lieved that he ever spent thirty shiliings IN
politics His party shook the bush, and ne
caught the bird.
Henry CLAY left :, very handsome estate
1t probably exceeded 100000. He was {
prudent manager, and a scrupulously hon
James X. Polk left about $4,000, fit.
tlIousandof which he saved from his Fresi
dency Of four years
Daniel Webster squandered some million
in his lifetime the product Of his profes
sional speculation He died leaving hi
property to his children, and his debts
his friends The former sold for less tina
$4,000; the latter exceeded $4,000.
John Tyler left $4,000. Before he wa
President he was bankrupt In Office h
husbanded his means, and then married
rich wife.
Zachary Taylor left 100000.
Willard Fillmore is a wealthy man, an
keeps bis money in a strong box. 1t wi
not be squandered in speculation and vic
Frank Pierce saved some 1000 from h
term Of service.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12
Powerful Gums.

A laughable incident recently occurred at
the Jackson, Tenn, depot The train from
Mobile brought up several barrels of Oys~
ters. A number of country negroes stood
by, and, never having seen oysters before,
were somewhat astonished at the appear
ance of the bivalves.
Whar he mouf?" exclaimed one of the
most inquisitive. " How I'M eat, Ell Golly
l thinks UNI muffin cept bone. Yah ! yah y
he continued, laughing at his own wit.
spec some white man tink nigga a fool when
he call dat ting lister"
Just then he discovered an oyster, and
Selling it. eyed it closely. Not satisfied
with this examination, he placed it to his
nose; but no sooner was that organ inserted
between the shells, than they closed, when
the darkey howled with pain, and called
out -lr. -r
"Pull i'm off! pull i'm off
But the more the oyster was pulled, the
more it wouldn't let 60; and, as poor Cuffee
danced and yelled, his frantic efforts to rid
himself of his uncomfortable nasal orna-
ment were both ludicrous and painful
4" Hit i'm wild a stick, said buxOm
wench; and in a momOnt the oyster was
knocked right and left with q hearty will
but Cuffee's head went with it.
Pinch he tail, cried little mig an he
sure to let go"
But there was no tail to pinch, and poor
Cuffee seemed doomed to wear the oyster
forever At this moment an intelligent
contraband" whipped out knife, and with
it soon severed the oyster. Cuffee looked al
the shells with amazement, and, finding the
oyster toothless, threw it away with the re
mark:
{" Um got no teef but gum it pow full "
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

IT matters not if you cannot tell just when
YOU became Christian. IF we SOW handful
of wheat in our garden, we could not tell
though we watched it ever so narrowly, the
exact moment when it terminated. But
when we see the waving grain In the au-
tumn, we know it did terminate, and that is
all we care for. The young disciple should
not expect too much light ut once. 1t will
grow brighter with every Christian duty he
performs The Christian life is a sort Of
mountain path and the higher one climbs
the clearer the atmosphere, and the sooner
he will see the morning sun. To that ad-
venturous traveller who has assembled so the
summit of Mount Blanc, the sun rises earlier
and sets later, and the nights are, therefore,
shorter than to a peasant who lives down
in the valley at its base. So it is in the
Christian life. Clearness Of vision, and firm
ness of foot, and beauty Of prospect come
only to those who have struggled up the
heights to the heavenly places IN Christ Je-
sus Conversion may be the work of mo-
1nent, but a saint is not made IN an hour.
Character Christian character, is not an act,
but a process; nota sudden creation, but a
development 1t grows and bears fruit like a
tree, and like tree it requires patient care
and unwearied cultivation.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

The Augusta (GeOrgia) papers have fam
ing accounts of Miss Ann Eliza Leak, who
was born in that State without arms She
in described as exceedingly attractive In her
personal appearance, and as exhibiting the
most wonderful dexterity In the use of her
feet. She writes with her toes much better
than most persons do with their hands, be-
sides knitting, sewing, embroidering, crotch
et;ng and doing all kinds Of needlework with
astonishing ease and rapidity
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

The Talue Of Punctuatjon.-A newspa-
r,er saws A child was run over by a wagon
three Years old and cross-eyed with pantalets
on which never spoke afterwards.
Parasol-A protection against the sun,
used by ladies made Of cotton and whalebone.
Straps-Articles worn under the boots OF
gentlemen made of ealf-skin.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

a recent lecturer on common law says
that, according to that code, " a woman
when she married, lost her identity her dis
tinctive character, and was Ike a dewdrOp
swallowed by a sunbeam.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

Whot is the difference between accepted
and rejected lovers The accepted kisses
the misses, and the rejected misses the
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

Dido fell in love with -Hneas, but he gave
her Ble eut direct And he has his imita-
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

Axes, Hammers, Hatchets, Files, Rasps,
Chisels and Gauges,
House, Ship Carpenter, and Railroad
AIDES and Axes,
Augurs, Saws, and Drawingknives,
Iron and Steel Squares,
Trace, Wagon, and Coil Chains,
Dog, Halter, and Jack Chains,
Planters, Garden, Cane, and Grub Hoes,
Butt, Strap, Window Blind, and other
Frying Pans, Corn, Coffee, and Paint
Mills,
Patent Balances and Steelyards,
Razors and Razor Strops, Curry Combs,
Flour and Meal Selves, Wire and Wire
Cloth,
Cotton and Wool Cards, Shovels and
Spades,
Manila, Hemp, and Cotton Rope,
Hand, Bench, and
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

Screw Wrenches and Tackle Blocks,
Pumps and Fixtures, Grind Stones and
Gearings,
Pad, Door and other Locks,
Hollow Ware, Castings,
Stock and Wash Kettles,
Blacksmiths' Anvils, Vices, Bellows, etc,
Stocks and Dies, Railroad Mauls,
Picks and Barrows Iron, Cast, Blister and
German Steel,
Tin Plate and Metals,
French Window Glass,
Guns, Percussion Caps, and Shot,
Fishing Hooks and Lines,
Plows and Cotton Scrapers,
CuitiVators and Harrows,
Corn Shelters and Feed Cutters,
Betting and Packing
Reaper's, Powers, and Saw Mills,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

Memphis, Tenn.

Corner Monroe, Memphis, Tenn.
------.-...--a.
We have been engaged in the Hardware business in Mem
ph for over twenty years. and have now the pleasure Of
forming our many old friend. and the public generally that
We ar. receiving very extensive stock ef Hardware
stock such kept before the war and are enabled to offer
great Inducements to Country Merchants Planters and 9th
,r. who may b. wanting anything in cur line. gu, stock
st.s. in par, of the following,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

We Have on Consignment, and for
SALE Low:
100 bags Corn,
500 bags Oats,
20 bbls FilbeTts,
hhds Figs.
200 pes Bulk Meat
1oO kegs Lard,
- tierces Hams very nice
30 bbis Eggs,
90 eases Wah0o Bitsrs,
20 tlerees Breakfast Bacon. very nice,
a. kegs choice Michigan yellow Butter
Ige gross Fine Cut T0bsecos
100 Boxes soap.
cartoons Eigz
= hays Dried Pesehegs
100 boxes Cheese.
800 bbls lz30 lbs Salt,
80 boxes Cuba Skies
sp7n3 woLoOTT. SMITH a co.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

MT ~i@.e slsauoh which the man strained
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1866-05-12

Agsatl ilia f7r sF''E osasssF 80 PislisEa sd
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-15

EOR SALE-A cheap two years LEASE from
l. May L. 1866, Of the three upper LOFTS In corner
building Canast not far from Broadway The occups
ton OF the first Of these three Lofts be given April
reaulred. Address T. NJ B., Tribune Office.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-15

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and TO the Intellectual Social Moral and Spiritual Nature o.
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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-15

TO LET-With Steam Power, in Brooklyn,
ten minutes from Fulton Ferry New York side and pc
tween Bhdze-t and Catharne Ferries Brooklyn hoONS %
FLOORS 25xT5 or Ox as may be required with from 70
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