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The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

The MOTHER OF JONATHAN CILEY.--New
Hampshire papers record the death of Mrs.
Jane Clley. aged ninety-four years. She
was the mother Of Jonathan Ciley, a mem
Der Of Congress from New Hanipshire. in
1887, whose death at the hand of William j /.
Graves, member Of Congress from Ken
tucky' caused great excitement throughout
the country
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

SALES THIS EvENNG-Of the closing out
the stock of goods. corner of Market and
Jefferson streets. David Clark, auctioneer.
apl1d2t
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

tB-It turns out that the destructive fire,
at st. Louis, on Saturday last which de-
stroyed five fine steamers, valued at $780,
600, and the cargoes, estimated at 100000
more, was caused by the most wanton care
lessness. The cook ofthe Nevada, on. which
boat the fire caught, was lighting the fire in
the cook-house, and to make 1t burn more
rapidly, undertook to pour some oil out OF
lamp on the fire, when it tignited and burst,
running all over the hoor-thus klndling
the fire that resulted in the loss of 100000.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

For REsT--A Large Business House on
Third street. Inquire at No. ll3 Jefferson
street 8-s apr6-4td.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

TBosE uobby suits, at tho Eagle Clothing
Store. stf.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

Christopher &Splelman are closing out
at Auction their entire stock of goods, at
the corner of Jefferson and Market streets.
Sales every morning, afternoon and night.
Great bargains are offered. apr5tf
PRISONERS EN- RoUTE.-That very accom-
modatihg conductor, j. C. Barry, Esq, of
the Dayton & Michigan Railroad, informed
us this morning that Sheriff Kingsbury, of
Lucas county, passed over the d. & NJ.
Road, on yesterday, 10th inst. in charge of
ten prisoners who are about to try the air
of the penitentiary at Columbus for few
years. The Common Pleas Court Of Lucas,
which sets in Toledo. has done well TO rid
the county Of 50 many scoundrels at one
swoop. ,f rr F"a e
THE Goodwin House" still prospers, and
will be run as usual, where you can find
the very best of meals aud accommoda-
tons. under the supervision of Mrs. John
Goodwin and John c. Swan. 4td.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

CB- AN INVALUABLE REMRDY.-None,
except those who have suffered ali the hor-
rors Of threatened Consumption, can fllliy
appreciate the value and efficacy of DR..
Halls BALSAM---a sovereign remedy IN
all the various stages OF this much dreaded
disease. aus. Il ''o'
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

RISE OF PnopERTY.-Mr. L. C. Hopkins,
the sagaciOus and prosperous merchant of
Cincinnati, has just purchased lot of
ground In that city, on the southwest cor
ner of Fourth and Elm streets, fronting 100
feet on the south side of Fourth street and
extending back 16S feet on Elm street to
Mcfarland street, the tract being 1876 feet
wide in the rear ON the north side OF Nc
Farland street, in consideration of $4,000
down and yearly rent OF $4,000 perpetu-
ally, with a privilege of purchasing said
premises for $l5O,000. --att-r.
But few, very few years ago that very
property would have been considered ex-
travagantly sold, at the figures which it now
has commanded as an annual rent!
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

! THE GIFT ENTERTAINMENT. - A good
sized audience was present last evening, at
Huston Hall. TO witness the wonderful per-
formances Of Fabian, the Prince Of Necro-
mancers. His performances are delusiye.
illusive, conclusive, aud, albeit conclusive
to good feeling and kindly appreciation of
his merits as an artist In his profession.
He Is mystical in the eXtreme--very pleas
ant in his manner aud conduct, and gives
general satisfaction.
The Sphinx was on hand as usual-spoke
his piece-smoked his pipe thereoE--and
ended his presence In mystical smoke
vanishing into the dust, Of which we are
all made.
Many handsome presents were distrlbu-
ted among the audience, and every body
seemed satisfied. A Mr.. Michael Meyer, Of
Miamisburg, who was stopping at the
Farmers and Mechanics Hotel, drew the
leading prize of a set of sllyer-ware valued
at forty dollars.
These entertainments will be continued
the entire week, and on Saturday afternoon
grand matinee win be given, at which
every child In the audience win receive a
present. -snoeii
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

"Oanst thou not minister to min diseased,
And, With some sweet, obiiyous antidote,
Cleanse The foul bosom Of the perilous stuff
That weighs upon the hee1t?"
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11
New YOrk money MARKET.

.L ... .. NEW YORK, April 10.
Money is easier, with n fair business mt bans nar
cent TOR call oans. Sterling ismore steady at iO8k-
. lO0E Gold is more steady opened at 1884 d.
citned 10 125H advanced ~ f96K and closed atisSu
Government stocks are shade easier
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11
white the lamp holds out 20 burn,
Ihe vllest sinner NAV return .

PERsoNAL.-We dropped in this morning
at the Dental Office Of DIR. f. Conway, near
the corner of Second and jefferson streets.
and were much pleased with the neat and
tasteful manner in which he has fitted up
his new premises. His reception and ope-
rating rooms are arranged and furnished In
a style of palatial elegance, and every at
tention has been paid to the comfort and
convenience of those who may have occa-
sion TO require his professional services. In
front of the office Is a nice recess, decorated
with flowers, plants and two miniature
fountains, giving pleasant aud cheerful
aspect to the place. In the rear of the
building Is an open and spacious court,
with grass and shrubbery, afiording air
and ventilation TO the premises. The me-
chanical departmentisa admirably arranged, !,
and every thing is designed with excellent
taste and with view to the prompt and
successful dispatch of business. DIR. Con-
way has spent years of toll, thought and
industry in making himself perfect in the
dental art, and has succeeded He well de-
serves the success which has crowned his
efforts. His business and professional card
will be found In our advertising columns.
The Auditor from Franklin county, and
the Auditor and County Commissioners
from Montgomery county, were at the
Court-House this morning, examining Mr.
Charles Seldens system of keeping public
accounts now 10 use by the Treasurer and
Auditor of this county. They can not
help but observe the economy, simplicity
and adaptability OF it to such accounts.
We clipped the above, some days since,
from the Ohio Statesman, to briefly com
ment on, butmislaid it. We intended to re-
mark on the Selden system" as one
which should become OF universal use
among public offices and mercantile estab-
lishments. of any character. Mr.. Selden
has long been business man in Cincin-
natl, and distinguished as a skillful ac-
countant. The system which he worked
out as we personally know, after several
years of patient study, resulting in one so
perfect, so simple, aud, withal, so labor
sdcfng. that the right to use 1t was pur-
chased for the use of Hamilton county, and |
when Mr.. Chase succeeded to the Treasury
Department., he Immediately discovered |
how superior it was to the cumbersome and |
complex system which was in use there, |
and adopted it at once.
If our county officials have availed them
selves of its use, in our judgment they
have acted judiciously.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

carrying its victims to the tombs by the
thousands without being arrested In its
progress. But brighter day is coming and
has come to successfully arrest this disease.
Aliens Lung Balsam IS making truly re-
markable cures of what was considered by
Physicians as incurable Consumption.
For sale by the Dealers In Family Medi-
cine generally.
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11
4gants.

w ANrED--lT TO BE KNOWN THAT
CLARK & KELLY have established the "Ameri-
can Patent Right Emporium" at No $40 Second
strcet for The Introduction and sale OF valuable
Patent Right, and Labor saving Machinery, They
reqaest an Who dcsirc to dispose OF or purchase
Pateuls and l.nbor-saying Machinery 10 give them
a call. mar2t Bind
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11
T crrDu / DIR. Striclxland's
rIIns. iGf PILE REMEDY

Has cured thousands of the worst cases of
Blind and Bleeding Piles. 1t gives imme-
dlate relief aud effects n permanent cure.
Try it directly. 1t is warranted to cure.
For sale by all Druggists at 80 cts. per
bottle. U..
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-11

EB- No lady should be without DIR
townships INDIAN TooTHAcHE ANoDYNE
III her family. If she has children that
have the toothache it will cure them. If any
of the family have scurvy on the gums Il
will cure It, If some of the cousins have
diseased gums, rendering their mouth very
unpleasant, 1t will cure the disease, and
render the gums red and of beautiful
color,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
The President and the Radicals.

The correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun says
that much comment is made upon the remarkable
resolutions of the House of Representative, de-
claring that, in order to the maintenance Of the
national authority and The protection of the loyal
citizens of the seeded States, it is the sense
of the House that the military forces Of the Gov
eminent be not Withdrawn from those States until
the two Houses of Congress shall have ascer-
tanned and declared that their further presence
there is no longer necessary. No reason was
given for this declaration, and it is explained
upon different hypothesis. The yeas and nays
on the resolution furnish its solution. The yeas,
ninety four, were radical Republicans, and the
nays, thirty seven, embrace all the conservative
Republicans and Democrats. Mr.. Raymond, of
New York, voted in the negative
This is remarkable procedure on the part of
the House, as formal declaration Of want Of con-
fidence in the President and direct int difference
with the functions Of the Executive.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
Radicalisnl in Congress.

On Monday, the 9Th, in the House of Repre-
sentatives, Mr.. illiams Of Pennsylvania, offered
a resolution, declaring that it was the sense of
the House, "that troops should not be Withdrawn
from the late seeding States until the two Houses
Of Congress shall have ascertained and declared
their presence there to be no longer necessary"
This resolution was passed by vote Of ninety
four against thirty seven.
The object of this unwarrantable Congressional
interference with the exercise of an Executive
function, says the n Y Ns,cs is probably to fore
stall and weaken the effect of the proclamation
that, it is understood, the President will shortly
issue in affirmation of the political rehabilita-
tion Of the South. The Legislative branches of
our Government have no control over the move
ment of Federal troops. The President, as Com
mandor il. Chief of the National armies, is nyes-
cd with authority to station them where he
pleases throughout the Republic, and, at his dis
erection, he can withdraw them from the South
whenever, in his judgment, their presence there
is either unnecessary or prejudical to the inter
esfs of that section or to the general welfare. 80
The resolution of the House of Representatives is
simply an intmation that Mr.. Johnson's proposed
policy will be combatted by that body, and that
every effort will be made to thwart its consumma-
ton and to annoy his administration in regard TO
every measure designed to relieve the Southern
States from their unnatural condition as con-
epered provinces and dependencies upon the cen
tral will.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
Wholesome Advice to Free Omen.

Major Reeve. Superlntend ;lsof Freedmen for
Shelby County, Tcnn., has issued Giro uar to
the colored people in AMI near Memphis. The
following is al extract from his circular:
sFhe great Importance of the colored people
Throughout the country securing Immediate en-
;loyment for the coming year that shall be
steady, reliable anu rcmu neratiye, and such as
wi Ii furnish them conf ortable homes for the
season, is earnestly pressed upon the minds OF
all.
With your liberties you have received the re-
spon sibiities of fee people, and must net only
provide fer yourselves, but fer your families
and lsfrm relatives. This you can only do by
hard We rk
If you neglect to enter into contracts until the
agreement under which you now labor, and
which now secures homes for yourselves and
families, ends, You will find Yourself at the close
of tho present contract homeless and without the
cans CT support. Make your bargains with
good men, and make them as rapidly as possible,
for if you neglect the seed time, the harv est will
ne glect you.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
& Liberal Donation.

Cyrus II. Mccormick, Esq, native Of Rock
bridge county. Va, though resident of
Y City, has given SO 900 for the endowment o.
one Chair in Washington College. The Lexington
Gazette says that, Gas compliment to Mr. Nc
Cormic the Board at once completed the organ
ization of one of the new Chairs heretofore con
templated,- giving it the title of the "IEe Cormick
Protessorshp IF Experimental Philosophy and Prac.
ficqE Mechanics" This partial endowment is con-
sdered sufficient to justify the filing of the Chair
at an early day-the third Thursday of April.
This is the third Chair bearing the name OF the
party endowing it. The f'Robinson Chair O.
Chemistry and Agriculture" is now flied by Pro-
fessor Campbell and the 'sCincn natl Chair OF
Mathematics" is filed by Professor Nelson. The
former of these was endowed long ago, by John
Robinson citizen of Rockbridge the latter by
the Cincinnati Society Of Virginia.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
De gustibus non est disputandum.

We have been informed that the Federal sci
diers at Harrisonburg sh ort time since caught
the Teacher in the Freedmen's Bureau of that
place, and would have tarred and feathered him
but had no feathers. The Teacher disappeared
and has not been seen Or heard of in that place
since. We believe he was the same man who
stopped down and kissed four-year old coored
brat. The Old Commonwealth gives the following
graphic description of This ''indiwidooal:''
Eyes, indeed he actually kissed four-year
old 'sFreedman." The sun pa1ed for an instant,
and with o tartar emetic feeling overcoming US,
we mo 7ed quickly away. For the sutisfa ;tion OF
readers, we will endeayor to sketch in black
and white appropriate colors,) portrait of this
scatterer strong doctrines. His eyes were OF a
greenish blush hue, speckled wi h yellow, and
had unaccountable dispo sition downward when
white man app cached. Hair red with ten
dency to curl, from association, we presume, }
teeth tolerabe, having been worn considerably in
making 'hash" for s'Frcedmen." Skin, fair at
one time, but daily approaching the color of his
heart and principles. Nose,-"hc had a Roman
nose !" Leather ears, calico eyebrows, vegetable
countcnance, and-imagine the rest for your
selves, for we feel the tartar emetic coming Oh
again. (boh !)'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
no BUSINESS MNN AND AnYERTIs]
Valley Railroad---Grant the Charter

States, as well as individuals, often allow the
golden opportunity 10 pass unimproved. There
is truth in the lines of the s'Bard of Avon ~
t-There is a tide in the affairs of men,
Which, taken at the food, leads to fortune,
Omitted. all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shadows and in mlseries."
For the people of this Valley, there is now a
''tide' which, if they act wisely, they will stake
at the food, ard it will lead them on to fortune.
he golden opportunity is now presented. VIII
they embrace it The Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company will builda Railroad from Winches-
ter to Salem if our Legislature will but gran t
them the charter Win this opportunity to have
This great Improvement constructed, and to have
millions of dollars poured, almost immediately
INTO the lap of Virginia be unwisely, ay foolish
ly thrown away? Shall we continue to be
pinched with poverty when we have the opportu-
nifty to have millions of dollars expended in our
midst, and for our own benefit by capitalists from
other States! Shall we remain poor, when riches
are proferei uf !? Shall we sleep, like Rip Van
Wrinkle, when others are wide awake reapine the
harves's we ought TO gather, or shall we arouse
ourselves from the ''ignohle supineness in which
we lie bound, "shake OF the dew drops from our
garments" and press on with energy, combined
with wisdom, in the road W hich leads to fortune
Shall our rich resources remain undeveloped,
shall we continue to enact the part of the surly
dog III the manger, shall we refuse to grant the
charter for the construction of the Railroad from
Winchester to Salem We hope Motive believe
not. We believe the present Legislature will
grant the charter. We hope that our delegates
will look to this question: and rest not till at least
a vigorous effort be made to effect this obect-a
contamination so devoutly wished. five thought,
for moment, that either of them would hesitate
about favoring this project, We would urge upon
our citizens the propriety Of holding meeting at
our next Court for the purpose of giving expires
sion TO their views upon this important subject.
Though we have heard neither Of our respec. able
and intelligent delegates in the Legislature ex-
press their views upon this subject, yet we are
satisfied, from our intimate knowledge of the men,
and our confidence in their good sense, that tLey
will all vote for granting the charter By all
cans, let US have the read
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
Gel. Baldwin and Judge Joynes.

In speaking of the Speeches of these gentle
men in the House of Delegates, the Richmond
Times says: eThe effect, however, of the late
and forgiveness of injuries was terribly dam
aged by the fearless, eloquent and powerful re-
ply Of John 3. Baldwin, who delivered speech
flaming with those manly sentiments which once
wele the honor, pride and glory of Virginia.
here were many other speeches delivered, but
the polite and forgiving Joynes and the fear
less and manly Baldwin We're the representative
men of the debate.''
In alluing to Col. Baldwin's spe ech, the
Rc hm ond Examiner says NV have known Mr.
Baldwin so long as man of nerve and indepen
dent conduct, and he has given so many noble
proofs of determination to act and speak free
~ and without constralnt, that we are not sur
rrised to hear him, in manly accents, from the
floor of the House, refuse to be governed by any
on tside influence and dictatIon, or permit him.
self to be fettered or restrained in the discharge
of bis duty to ais constituents!''
OfCol. Baldwin's speech, the Enquirer says -
sThe mauiy speech Of MIR. Speaker Baldwin, in
behalf of lie gi sative independence, desc rves TO
be remembered. 1t was thoroughly Virginia.
in sentiment and tone, laying down in strong
terms the duty of Virginia Legisl ature. A
vowiDg loyalty to the Union, without reserva-
ton or equivocation, he maintained his right to
vote as freeman, without the fear Of eonse :
que nees turning him from the path of duty
ssHe was delegate Of the pc ople of Virginia,
exercising the rights Of free dom and civil gov
eminent, and if Executive influence, either fl oln
Washington or Richmond, were to interfe re in
the, discharge of these duties, ne would not hold
his seat. The whole speech was able and manly,
and, while in the spirit of true Virginian, it
was by no mean ia ted with that cheap vlrtue
of pretended disloyalty."
For reTort Of Col. Baldwin's speech, see
Legislative proceedings of Thursday.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
Uold Robbery,

On Thursday evening, the 4th inst, four white
men armed with pistols and rifles entered the
dwelling of Mr.. Jno. Hamilton, Senr, living about
FIVE miles from Lexington, Rockbridge county
The Gazette says:
ST he family were at supper, at the time. The
men commanded them to keep their seats and
then proceeded to rob the house of such articles
as they preferred taking. They carried off Mr..
Hamilton's watch, new pair of boots, an over
coat, and about one hundred and fifty dollars in
mnneY.N
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
Auction Sales.


COMMISSIONERS SALE.-In obed fence TO a
" Decree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
dered at the last term, in the case of
E. L. Brewer, guardian, &C.,
against t
Daniel Landes and others,
shall on Tuesday, the 23d day Of January, proceed
to sell, to the highest bidder, the FAssM of which
Abraham Landes died selzed situated Naked Greek.
Augusta county, adjoining the lands of Gee Seawrght
and others lining 232 Aces This land is of as
average qua ity with the lands in the neghborhood in
well improved with two dwelling houses good barn,
and is we'll watered, with about 40 in timber.
If not sold at the sale above advertised, it will be
RENTED on that day TO the highest bidder. Persons
invited call and this desirable property be
FIRE the day of sale or renting.
TERMS so much in hand will pay the charges
and expenses of the sale, the balance upon credit OF
one two and three years. payable in gold its equiv
aen; bonds with good security required from the pur
chasers and the title retained utl the pu chase money
is paid ENUCH l.. BnOWER.
Jan 2--3ts* Com mi ssoner
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1866-01-16
Gen. Lee to Gen. Early.
HEADQUARTERS, G. S. ARMIES,
30th OF March, 1865


Lieut.. Gen. j. Il. Early, Franklin q. H., Va.
Dear Sir:-My telegram will have informed
you that l deem change Of commanders in our
department necessary but it is due toyour zeal
Gus and patriotic services that she ud explain
the reasons that promi ted my action. Z he sit
uatiOn OF affairs is such that We can neglect no
me ans calculated TO develop the resources We
possess to the greatest extent and make thei1: as
ficient as possible 10 this end, it ls essen
| fial that We should have the cheerful and hearty
support Of the people and the full conddance
Of the soldiers, witnou ut which our efforts would
be embarrassed ard our means Ct resistance
weakened. | have reluctantly arrived at the
conclusion that you cannot command the united
and willing co operation which IS so essential to
success. Your reverseS in the Valley, of which
the public an d the army judge chiefly 10y the re-
suits, have, fear impaired your inf uence.-
both with the people and the soldiers, and would
add greatly to the difficulties which will, under
any circumstances, attend our military opera
tons in S. w. Virginia. While my own conf
dence in yoar ability, zeal and devotion to the
cause is Unimpaired, l have nevertheless felt
that | could not oppose what seems to be the
current of opinion, without injustice to yonr
reputation and injury to the service. there
fore, felt constrained to endeavor to find COM
mander who would be more likely to develop
the strength and resources of the country and
inspire the soldiers with confidence, and to ac-
complish tbs purpose, thought!t proper to yield
my own opinion, and defer to those to whom
alone VIC can look for support. | am sure that
you VIII understand and appreciate my motiyss
ard that no one Will be more ready than your
self TO acquiesce in any measures which the in
terests Of the country may seem to require, re-
CARELESS OF all personal considerations. Thank
ing you for the fidelity and energy with which
you have always supported my efforts, and for
the courage and dew otion you have ever mani
tested in the service of the country, l am, very
respe etfully and truly, your obedient servant.
K. z, LEE, General.