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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

CoM1N0 BACK.-Tho Albany JournaI
says that "from almost every quarter
OF tho State we have announcement
shat scores OF those who were inVeigled
into tho conservative movement, with
tho foolish assumption that it did not
make necessary their desertion of the
Isopublican party, arc coming back 10
their old allegiance, now that they dis
cover they were only TO bo used as cats.
paws 70 draw Democratic chestnutB out
OF the fre."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01
VIEW OF THE NEws-BoY :

The character of Medea is hefty one.
remember to have seen it tackled at
the Old Chatham by Miss Hathaway,
and think l once paid quarter to get
into Lnury Leene'S and saw Tilda Her.
ron lit 1t. The impression it leaves on
the mind, If you amt crowd yet, are
that you wouldn't like to have such an
old Indy as that for your mother. Lots
OF tellers wrote about Medea. read of
him in some stuck papers. Old u.
Rtpyds he began it. and a French feller
finished her up. He wanted Rache,
the grent French furrin motor woman,
to play her, but she was afraid, and
nobody didn't tackle onto her till I1is-
tory came along. history knocked
spots out of her to Ones't, and has been
doing Oh it over since. Sho did it be-
fore all the first class perhlic of Europe;
and before large portion ofOur per6lic
this week-when she made her debut.
I've alters had the karncter among my
fellerS of bein on hand to first nights,
and couldn't miss history. I'm glad
didn't-though IL cost mo a whole
months savings Off 'er Comic Monthly
sales. history Is some, she is! She
got splendid lot of hnir-if it's all hor
own; more'n Hellern Western ever
had, and don't she shake 1t about, when
shc gets her mad up agin Jason, the
man what wantsto take her little ba-
by's away from her, l tell yer jist! Her
voice wouldn't mako whisper inter
the New Bowery though, and she aint
pretty at all. The gal likes best Is the
one wot plays the NuSs. She are sugar !
I'd like To serve her with papers. Shes
nice actor Off she was only named
history l think she'd boon some
There's my sentiments, aud l don't
care who knows 'eIn.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

THE anticipated dofeat of Mr.. John
sons policy in tho North is having u
very conservative influence on South
ern legislation. At its recent session
the South Carolina Legislature made n
clean sweep of It's bnrbnrous Legislation
of n year ngo against freedmen, and en-
acted laws securing to them the right to
make and enforce contracts, sue and be
sued, to give evidence in all cases, to
inherit, purchase, lease and hold real
estate and personal property, and to
enjoy tho same legal remedies and be
subject to the same punishments MS
white people for like ofEenses.
When tho fall elections are over we
think that all tho late rebel States will
sec the necessity of dealing more Justly,
not only by tho freedmen, but also by
Union whito mon.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01
Repatriation Talked in virginia.


Tho Richmond Enquirer of Tuesday
says:
''Several of our exchanges, and their
correspondents, have been discussing
the subject of population, both with
reference to public and private oblipa-
tiOns. We agree with tho Alexandria
GnSctte that it is a dangerous subject to
talk about. To discuss repudiation is,
In part, to bring to pass its evils. The
question should be kept down by wise
action and prevention, and tho way to
do this is not by storms ofwordy indiE-
nation, but by quieting the really hard
cases which exist by discreet and gener-
Gus compositions on the part of private
creditors, and by reducing the volume
and pressure of the State Clobt by saRa-
ciOus legislation.
"Let those who write on these topics
remember that the due maintenance OF
our credit is something more at this
time than the declaration of a mere
sentiment. Let them confront it as a
practical question invested with dif1i-
culttes of great magnitude. Let them
address their ingenuity to the devising
of a plan for bringing the payment OF
our debts within the compass of our
ability. The population of Virginia,
exclusive of what Is called West Vir-
10 0OOuL NuO AhNA u uudEGSE 11lll~
lions, by tho census of 1860. or these
about half million arc 'freedmen,'
leaving tax-paying population of
about three-fourths of million. The
public debt of Virginia, as stated by the
Governor in his message last Decem-
Der, was s41s s061 ,3l6 80, including unpaid
interest up to July, 1865. This Interest,
including thnt to January, 1865, has
since been funded; increasing the fund
ed debt and interest bearing obligations
of the State to more than Sl2, ,OOO,O 900, ms
of the 1st of january last. The assets
consist of railroad stock, in amount
SIS, ,649, ,843 81, and bonds of railroad
companies, including interest, 81, ,O59,-
476 Shrinking an aggregate of So, ,7O9,-
3l9 81. OF tho stocks $7,350, $40 So are
set down as understanding as avail
able assets about fifteen and half mil
lions of fdOllars. Now this is show of
figures that demands something more
than enthusiastic resolves"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

Amendment OF the Constitution of
the United States which Passed ton.
Eress at It's late Session by the Con.
stItutiOnaI Majority OF TWO-Thlrtis,
and Is now Before the States for Hat
ihcRtl0n.
Reaolred, by the Senate and House of Rep
Te8entattHes OF the United States OF America,
in Congress assembled. two-tffirls OF both
Houses ConcurTtuE, That the following ItlCle
he prOpoSed to the Legislatures OF the several
states rs an amendment to the Constitution
OF the United States, which, when ratified
by Lhree-fOUrthS OF the TQlid Legislatures
shall be valid Is part Of the Constitution.
ARTiCLE-SRCrIox l. All persons born or
nRturaltEed in the United states, and subject
United States, and OF the state wherein they
reside. No State shall make or enforce any
law which ShRu abridge the privileges or Inn
Nor shall any State deprive any person OF
lie, liberty or property without due process
OF !aWs nor deny to any person within It's
SECTION >, Representatives shall be appOr-
toned among the several States RCC0rlinv to
number OF persons In each State, excluding
Indians not taxed; but whenever the right to
vote a any election for electorS OF President
and Vice President, or for United States Rep
reEentativeS In Congress, executive and Judi
ctAl Officers, or the members Of the I6sgiSlR-
ture thereof, is denied to any OF the male
inhabitants of such StAte, being tWenty-OnO
years OF age, and citizens OF the United States,
or in any way abridged, except for pRrticipa-
ton In rebellion or other crime, the IElsiS OF
representation therein shall be- reduced In
the proportion which the number OF such
male citizens shall bear to the whole number
Of male citizens twenty-one years OF age In
that State.
SECrIoS 5, Nopersou shall be a Senator o,
Representative in Congress, eleCtor OF PrtSi-
dent or Vice President, or hold any ofilce
civil or military, under the United States OF
under any State. who. having previously Ia
ken an oath as n member OF Congress, ar as u
nenherOT any state Legislature, OrIGS an ex.
eCutiHe or judicial officer OF any State, u
support the Constitution Of the UmitINi States
shall have engaged IN illSUTrDCtiOn or rebel.
lion against the SAME or given aid and com.
fOrt tn the enemies thereof; but COngrC4S
may, by a vote of twu-thlTOlS of each House
remove such disability.
SnTIOS I. The validity OF the public debt
OF the Unitel States authorized by law, in
Guiding debts incurred for the payment OF
pensions and hOuntIeS for services In sup
prtSS>tnG tnSurTeCtiOn or rebellion, shall not
he Questioned; but neither the United States
nor any State shall assume or pay any debt
or obligation incurred IN mid OF inEuTreCtiOu
or reEelltOn against the United states, or any
claim for the los or emancipation of nny
slave, but all such debts, obligations, and
claims shall be held Illegal and VOid."
SEG s. The Congress shall have power tc
enforce By appropriate legislation the pro
visions OF this article.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01


SOME IMrREssIoNs.-Ac correspondent
of the New York Times, travelling in
Virginia, has received some decided
impressions" Els "fourth impress
sion" was ono OF surprise that Gov.
PicrpOnt should have gone through the
State without getting nlobbed or Inur-
dered. His fifth Impression" was as
tonishment to find tho people " among
the mountains" /" attending diligently to
their business, and totally unaware of
the dreadful wrongs they are suffering
at the hands of the Radicals:
Tho people are engrossed- in tho her
culean task of repairing the ravages of
war, and do not seem to fash their
brains about tho tremendous contest
raging at the North. doubt If many
of them have even heard of 1t.
But one of his impressions" was a
sumner. 1t can be safely recommend
ed TO our Democratic brethren as a
"new sensation" If not refreshing
one. The correspondent asks:
Did you ever hear Jefferson id
heartily and sincerely? 1 have, aud
once 1t was as the train whirled around
the foot of Monticello, where the .:curs-
ed leveler" lived and where he is buri-
ed. The sensation was unique, and it
was interesting at least to hear the Vir-
gilman argue our civil war and our pre-
sent troubles to be the natural results
of tho doctrines taught with admired
ability by that odd old scoundrel,
Sir" :
There, Jeffersonian Democratsi don't
you think you had better stop exercis-
ing yourselves SO much over these al
lies of yours down in Dixie2 II they
d-n Jefferson, who knows but that, up
their sleeves, they d-n you tooH
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01
sEprMBER 81, 1866.

John Gi1c1', Esq:
DEAR SIR-In answer to your inquiry,
''what effect the success of the Presi-
dents views will have on the national
securities," 1 am of opinion that its
effects would be very injurious.
The President contends that the body
of men acting as Congress has no
constitutional powers, and can do no
valid acts in the absence of tho excltl-
ded States. The Congresses that author
lied the war debt and laid the internal
duties to pay it were composed of pre-,
cisely the same number of represents
tives, from the same States, rs the pres
ent. If it should be decided that those
Congresses had no constitutional exist
ence, then the Fve-twenties, Ten-for-
ties, Seven-thirties and the legal-tender
greenbacks will have been issued with
out authority, and will be worthless.
Whether they would ever be redeem
ed would depend on what the President
would consider a constitutional Con-
gress, after the admission of the Rebel
Representatives, when the condition OF
the debts of both belligerents would be
considered. Yours, truly,
THADDEUs STEVENS.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

TIE Copporhead papers nro industri-
ously circulating the falsehood that
Congress voted $500 extra bounty to no.
gro soldiers and but 500 TO whito vete-
rams. Itfs scarcely necessary to lony
so monsttous fnlsehood for it bears its
rofutntIon upon it's faco. Congress
passed IN act giving negro soldiers the
samo bounties for tho snmo periods of
service that had boon already paid to
white soldiers. Thoro has been no e1tra
bounty paid to colored troops nor any
provision made for them except that
contained in tho act OF July last, which
as VIC understand it provides for an nd
ditionNl bounty of S1OO for soldiers who
served three ycnrs. and $50 for such as
served two ycnrs without distinction of
color. Copperheads arc hard run whom
they resort to such slanders against
Congress-.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

THE PITTSBURGH coNvnNr1oN OF
"BoYs IN BLuE."-A correspondent of
an exchange telegraphing from Pitts
bugh during tho Convention, said:
t'The little crowd of offfce-seeker that
met at Cleveland last week, was 70 tho
immense gathering in this city about in
the proportion of a farthing candle to a
house on fire."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

THE arrival of troops in tho vicinity
of Washington has given rise TO rumors
OF the intended concentration at that
point of twenty-five or thirty thousand
men. For several months past but
about three thousand troops have been
at Washington. Whethcr morcly tho
usual number assigned 10 tho head
quarters of department nrO TO bo COL
Iected, or whether a. j. Is preparing for
the civil war he has boon predicting, re-
mains 70 be seen.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

Government Bonds ana securItIcA---
Effect OF the Election Upon their
Value...OpInIon OF Hon. Thaddeus
stevens. a.. su44es.. -z4ta.f
The following correspondence OK
pf'''4P t LANCASTER, Sept. 1s, 1866.
Hon. TAadtRctts IStcvenS:
DEAR SIR-As the question has fire.
quently been asked OF me what effect
the success of the Presidents policy OF
reconstruction would have upon our
national securities, would like to have
your views upon the subject, tfitwould
not be trespassing too much upon your
time. Yours, very respectfully,
JOHN GIGER.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01

A LETTER from Governor Wells, OF
Louisiana, is published. The Cover
nor says that the Union men in the
State are under ban, and that threats
of violence, are used toward them. He
thinks If the military force were with
drawn, the life of every prominent
Union man would be endangered.
Governor Wells says that the OK peri
ment of tho policy of conciliation has
failed. He adds:
It has demonstrated to the people of
the loyal States tho undying hostility
OF the spirit of slavery TO free Govern
ment. II has shown that the clcmency
extended to its advocates, who plunged
the country into IA bloody war, has been
unavailing in winning them back TO
their allegiance, and the only policy by
which tho nation can be preserved from
these plOttera for Its overthrow Is to
punish the traitors that, to use Presi-
ident ,Johnson's emphatic language,
"treasOn may DO forever rendered odi-
ous."
The Governor understands that Con-
gress will propose a now plan of re-
construction. He says:
It's first duty, as conceive, will bo to
the rebel States shall bo recognized.
The first preliminary to that end will,
OfcOurBe, DO n convention from the peo-
pie TO form a Constitution, and iii elect
ing that convention, consider that
Congress has the constitutional right
70 say who shall vote and who shall
not vote.
When tho convention meets, the pow
or rests In that body To fix and regulate
tho basis of suffrage, tho Constitution
they may adopt being submitted TO
Congress for its approval.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01
RATE OF SUBSCRIPTIONS.
RATES OF ADVERTIsINa
THE GREAT ISSUE.

rHk UNION REPUBLICAN phArroRM.
OF tho Constitution OF
the United states which Passed tom
EresS at It's late Session by the Con.
stltutiOn1I Majority OF TWO-Thlrtis,
and Is now Before tho States for Hat.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01
CHEAP mUNLTNg.

H,oOD YARD WIDE BLEACHED sHIRT-
NJt ing a. Is oGnth. Heavy and Fine Brown
6S Hi 5SG00fG p j, 8, RHODES,
hack part Of Religious Book House.
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Franklin Insurance Company
OF WHEELING.

Franklin Insurance Company
OF WHEELING.
CarttAl
DIRECTORS:
7. II. Logan, TIP. Sh0llCToSs, Geo. X. Wheat,
Geo. Mendel, John ZOeckler, SamI. NIcC'lel-
Ian, g. w. FElnzheim, jas. n. Vance, Alex.
Iaughlin
NIHIS COMPANY HAVING BEEN DULY
organized, are prepared tO take risks ut
fair rates on buildings of all kinds, merchan-
disc, manufacturing establishments, furni-
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rivers and lakes, and also on the lives of per-
sons for n term of years. This Company of
terS superior Inducements to farmers, where
by they can be insured for three years, at re.
duced rates. This being home Institution,
composed of some ninety-fOur stockholders,
most of whom are among our pest business
men, recommends itself TO the favorable con-
siderauon of the tnsrufng public, and solicit8
their patronage.
attended to by the Secretary.
Omce, No. Mcclure House, being the snme
formerly occupied by Adams Express Co.
n. q. ARTHUR, Secretary.
SAM'L MCCLELLAN, President,
GEO. MENDEL, Vice President.
NC. ARTHUR, Agent for paying pensions,
Office, No. MCLnre House, being the same
formerly occupied by Adams Express Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1866-10-01
ANews.Roy on R,.torI.

Trustee for the A1ttetam Natto1
Cemetery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23

ANOTHER MURDER.-A fatal ARRAY occurred
at the works on the Pedee bridge. now buildiur
on that river, on the line of the Wilmington and
Manchester Railroad, on Monday of las. veek
1t seems that party of white laborers, engaged
in the construction of the bridge, became
drunk, and while in that condition, d,f6cp,v
occurred between them, and a young man also
employed at work upon the bridge, by the nam.
Of John Graham. What the origin of the diff.
Guilty was, we were not informed, bat words
arose between Graham and some of the WORK
man, when. one of the latter seized a WINTER
bucket, and struck bin over the head, knocking
him down. Graham arose and proceeded 70
his hut, and laid down, and soon afterwards
died. Two of the men engaged have fed. and
it is said that they proceeded to his cabin and
struck him again, after be had lain down. The
person who struck him with the water. bucket.
has bean arrested, ard when our informant left.
was awaiting the action of the jury of inquest.
whose verdict We have not learned The de-
ceased Mr. Graham, is reported as having been
young man of good moral habits, and has the
reputafbOn of having been a kind and dutitul
son Wilmington Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23

We are now receiving new METRES, aad
during the present month we hope 10 be able
set proved Metres in place of defective ones. In
anticipation of that fact are now happy TO an
nounce to patrons that from the lst of January
inst, they will be supplied with Gas fifteen dol
lars, ($l5) per thousand All defective Metres will
be removed, and true set in their places upon
application Ii we shall feel encouraged At the end
Of the month by the number of applications from
Lew consumers, will reduce the rates still fur
ther at that time, and thus redeem pledge to AZ
ford Gas at as low Squire it be afforded By
any work. of similar kind in Western North Carroll
na T.. J. FOX,
January Is, 1866. Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23
LAND SALE.

By virtue of a decree of Mecklenburg County
Court. at January term, 1866, will SELL the sth
day of February next, the tract OF LAND upon which
the late Robert Sloan resided, adjoining the lands
of Thomas Hoover, N Moore and Others contain
ing about One Hundred and Thirty Acres subject
TO the Widows dover. Said tract of Land lies on
Long Creek is we'll wa,ered and timbered, and con-
tains quantity of good bottom, in a high state OF
cultivation The Land is well adapted to the growth
of Corn, Wheat Cotton.
The sale will take place on the premises.
A credit of Twelve Months will be given.
]. J. SLOAN, Administrator.
Jan IS, 1865 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23

AS Administrators on The estate of Samuel Law
ing deceased, we will sell he late residence of
said deceased, on Tuesday the 9th day of February,
three good Wagons, one Buggy, ten NJ ulcs and Hor.
ses. Corn, Wheat, Fodder, Hay, Farming Utensils,
large stock of Cattle and Hogs. fifteen Shares in
the Char & S. g. Railroad, county and State Bonds,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, fine Piano,
and a number of other articles.
Terms: 6 months credit with interest from date
JNO. N. LAYING,
WM S. NORMENT,
January Is, lSe6 At Administrators
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23

MISS HARRIET MOORE will resume the exer-
cses of her School on The 18th of January, At her
rooms opposite the Presbyterian Church. The Sss-
sioI will continue 20 weeks.
TERMS TrITIoE.
Primary pupils, SIG 90
Advanced 70 90
MUsIc.-At the same time and place Mrs. Z. A.
OSBORNE will resume her Music School upon the
following Terms:
$50 per Session of Twenty Weeks, payable in
specie or its equivalent in currency. Two lessons
given per week
Lessons given in Vocal Music upon the same
terms.
January L. 1866 2tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23
LAND. FOR SALE.

The subscriber informs the public that he has
4OI3 acres of LAND lying u miles South of Monroe
which he wishes to sell The premises we'll i'm :.
lasting Spring of Water within 10 or lis feet of
the door, and good out-buildings. Any person
wishing 10 purchase would do we'll to give me a
call. JOHN w. PRESLAR.
Jan Is; 1856 etpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23
Davenport Female College.

LENOIR, Cdld,ceU county, ~. C.
The exercises of This Institution will be resumed
on Monday the 26th of February, with full and
accomplished corps of Instructors. This Institution
is delightfully."- situated at Lenoir, II miles from
Icard Station oil the Western n q Railroad.
TERMS:
Board for Twenty weeks $50 90
Tuition in English branches 20 90
Tuition in Music and of Piano, ~ SO
Drawing 10 90
Painting in Oil. 40 90
Latin, Greek, French and German, each 90
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.
Tuition in first class, $l3 so
Tuition in second class, IS 90
Contingent fee to be paid 10y each stu
dent on entering the College, 90
All of the above prices to be paid in specie .
its equivalent.
For Circular, address, until LIST of February,
Rev. J. r. GRIFFITH,
January ID, lS66.-2m. Ansonville n. c.
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Just Received at BOYD e. cos,

large lot of
Collins Axes, Long handled Shovels
Manila Rope Irvine, Wire Selves.
Pad Locks, Liverpool Salt
Also a superior srticle of Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco of the most popular brands
January Is, 1866 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-23
NEW BOOK STORE,
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Ian Is. 1856 If