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lnterceding for Mr.. Davis.

The Fortress Mouroe correspondent Of
the Boston Traveller writes:
'0ue of the prvates Of the 2o,h Maine
regiment, who settled in North Carolina
alter the close of the rebellion, has reach.
ed here on his way to Washington to in
terceds for tue pardon Of JEFF. Davis.
having travelled on foot to Norfolk. Il
seems chat he was found in the rebel
lines, captured, carried to the rebel head,
quarters, tried and conycted d Of beng a
spy, and sentenced TO be huog. He ask.
ea'o be allowed 10 write to Mr.. Davis.
snd the request was granted. Having
some doubts, however, of the intention
of his captors, he bribed the rebel waiter
TO take another letter, and through Ger.
want Of the household Of the rebel Presi.
dent, it reached him. The result was
that messenger was dispatched with an
order for the Yankee soldier 10 be taken
immediately TO the Presidents house,
upon his arrival the guard was dismissed
with an order to return. 1t seems that
while jeff and wife tarred at Portland.
previous TO the war, This soldier rendered
Mr.. d., some service, which he acquitted
10y saving the life OF the soldier. Now
The latter is on his way to in,ercede for
his deliverer.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-02-07

Aa army chaplin relates the following
story: Seeing = dirty,faced bu,,ernu,
nrchin at the fence in fron, Of a house,
the preacher stopped and said: al. your
father at home r. mo; he's gone to
church" "Is your mother ini "No ;
she's gone too" "rbsa you're all By
younelil" "No; brother Sans 10 thar
hugga' the niger gal" That's bad :"
"fes It's bad, but it's the best he can
do!r
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-02-07
What Young People Should
Know.

hnOW.
Tho best Inheritance which psren,s can
give their Children is the ability to help
and take care Of themselves. This is bet.
ter than hundred thousand dollars a,
piece. Ia any trouble or difficulty, thew
have two excellent servants in the shane
OF two hands. Thsss who can do moth.
ing, aud have to be waited upon, are
helpless and easily dishear,ened in the
misfortunas Of life. Those who are ac.
tive and hardy meet troubles with n
cheerful face, and easily surmount them.
Let young people, therefore, learn to do
As many things as possible.
E'ery0oy should know, sooner or
later
/. To dtess himself. black his own
boots, cut his brothers hair, wind watch.
sew on button, m.ke a bed, and keep
the clothes in order.
2. To harness a horse, grease a wagon
and harness team.
3. To carve fowls and meat, and wal,
on the table
4. 10 milk the cows. shear the sheep
and dress a veal or mutton.
8. 10 reckon money aud keep accounts
correctly, aud according to bookkeeping
rules.
9. To write ns., and appropriate
briefly expressed business letter in a good
hand, fold and supersc,ibs it properly,
and write Contracts.
Z. To p'ow, SOW gram and grass, drive
moving machine. build a neat stack
and pi.ch hay.
8. To put up apscksge, build a fire,
mend broken tool. whi,euxsh avail
aud regulate a clock.
Every girl should know how
l. To sew and koit.
2. To mend clothes neatly.
3. To make beds.
4. To dress her own hair.
s. To wash the dishes and sweep III.
carpets.
o. To make good bread and perform
plain eookirg.
7. To keep her room, drawers and
closets in order.
8. To work . sewing machine.
0. To make good butter and cheese.
10. To make a dress and chi!dren's
clothing.
IL. To keep scsouats aud calculate iu.
terest
l2. To write, fold aud superscribe let.
ters properly.
l3. To nurse the sick effectuslIy, and
not to faint at tho sight Of a drop Of
blood.
u. To be ready to rsnd er eflicien, Aid
TO those in trouble, aud in an unos,en,a.
tious way.
Is. To receive and entertain visitors IN
the absence or sicaness Of her mother.
A young lady who can do all these
things we'll, and vino is a~ays ready to
render aid TO the afflicted and mitigate
the perplexities Of .hose around her, will
bring more comfort 20 others and happi
ness to herself, and be more esteemed,
thsn il she knew how to dance, srmper,
sing and play on the piano.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-02-07

The FIRsr BiBLE EVER PRIsrEp.-
Ia the royal library Of Berlin ia a copy
Of the Grs, Bible that was ever printed, q
venerable and really msgni6ceu. book.
IL is printed on parchment, is abost
equal in size to the largest pulpit Bibles
which ara now printed, and is said 10 be
the ti'st book in which movable types
were used.
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WuAr 1T Cesrs TO SLApA NEGRO
.Time-Yestsrdsy morning. Scene
Butcher and darksy in Fifth stree, mar
ket house. Butcher hired darkey, who
got lazy and saucy. Butcher told dsrkey
to do some,hing-be refused. Butcher
drove him Of. He came back--bu,cber
'I"pped him. DTksy said, "Datrl cost
you sumthin," aud went of. Returned
by aod by with a muske, aud q negro
attached to it-seized butcher, who drop.
pod bis elsavsr, put some money ir his
pocket and "fsII toto line" Freed mea' ;.
Bursae-batcber before il it-dsrksy told
bis wrongs--baseau smiled butcher
looked meat. sxss-didnt do no good
us and cos.-dismissed the case.
Butcher likes osgroes--negroes like
butcher--buresu likes both.
LouispiNs Democrat.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-02-07

The road from the city OF Mexico to
Vera Cruz is lio1 on sach side with eorpses.
E,ssy guuilla is hung ss soon ~ caught |:
and che mere fact Of mass having .
suspicious appearance 10 sufficisn, to eaurs
lie summary execution.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1866-02-07

During the prevalence Of the late ar.
nhlsr eclipse, sn enthusiastic coiored in
dividusl became greatly sls,ed. "Brsss
de Lord" said be. "nigger's tire hnb
come a. Ias-he's free, aud nov We gwius
TO hab q black sun."
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"Do YOU like Goldfish balls, Mr.. Wig,
gin = Mr.. Wiggin, hesitatingly-"I
really don't kUow, Miss, never recollecs
attending one"
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-11-13
MiisfrIlaueous.
sEslgisls1
Pa,en1ea nlay an, lsoe.

This Is an article Tor washing without rnbhlng,
except in very dirty places, winch VIII require 4
very slight rub, and unlike other preparations ol
ferod for al Ike purpose WILL Nor ROT rhE CLOTHES,
but will leave them much WHITTIER than ordinary
methods without the usual wear and tear
IL removes grease spots as II by magic, nnd SOFT
ens the dirt by soaking, that rinsing VIII IN or
dinAry cases entirely remove IT,
This powder Is prepared in accordance WIN
chemical science, and upon process peculiar IA
itself which is secured By Letters Patent IL has
itself All universal ihyOrite whereNe" IL has been
used. Among the advantages claimed are the iol-
lowing, vizi
Ii saves all the expense Of sorp Usually used ON
cotton and linen goods.
It saves most oI the labor of rubbing, and wear
aud tear
Also, for cleaning windows Il is unsurpassed.
with one quarter the time and labor usually re
uuircd IL tuparts a beautiful glass and lustre,
much superior 70 any other mode. No wnter fo-
uuii rd except 10 mOisten tho powder.
Directions with each package.
Aud can be readily appreciated by single trial
The cost of washing io" family of ave or SIX per-
sen. " ill not exceed THRFECtNfS
The manufacturers of this powder are aware
that many useless compounds have Seen nitro
duced to the public which have rotted the rloth
or tailed IN rnOying the dirt unt knowing the m
trinsic excellence OF this article, they confidently
proclaim IL a. being adapted 10 uect demand
whiep has long existed, aud which has heretofore
remained uusupplied
MANUFACTURED BY
HOWE * S'CEV EMS,
2GO Broad way uOs ton.
ALSO NlNUPACrURERS OF FAMILY DYE coLohS
sold by all GrOcers aud Dealers. ocsdjm
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GentleBlens' Furnishing Goods.
NEW STORE ANG NEW GOODS,
HENRY MILLER a CO..

IENItN Nj ILLFIN a NU's
GIG TEAiTsd street
NNTOULD heg leave 10 inform their friends and
w the public Ia general, that they have Just
onened A frst-cass Merchant Tailoring es-
tahlishnent AT No. $40 Third street, whore they
will be always ready 10 receive orders To make
garments In the latest styles
Their Goods are Of the latest Fashion and style
aud were only purchased few days since, at {
lowest prices. ,,
among the goods offered, which will be sold yer
cheap, a.. .,-,..-
Goods ALWAYS ON hand Gentlemen will do well to
examine our stock before purchasing elseW here.
mial8m HENRY MILLER a co.
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CERTIFICATE or AUTHORITY.
To expire ON the 8i-t day Of January, ls6I)
OFFICE or THE AUDITOR OF SrArE)
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUs, ONO. July t3. 1866


CoLUMBUs, ONO, July t8. 1866.
WHEREAS, The PHTNIN MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY, located al Hartford, in
the state of Connecticut has iiled in this once n
sworn statement Of its condition, rs required 10y
the net 10 regulate Insurance Companies not IN
rorp0rated by the state of Ohio passed April s.
1S3d and amended February a. 1854 and the act
'"rn regulate Foreign Insurance Companies -
passed April B. 1866 and, WHEREAS. said tumpay
nv has furnished the undersigned satisfactory cvi
dcuce that II is possessed Of an actual Capital at At
least uNE HUNDRED ANn fifTN TuousANp DOLLARS,
invested rs required bv said acts. and. WHEREAS,
said Company lGls filed ia this olleo written in
strimieut under It's corporate seal slgucd hy the
President and secretary sheroui, authorizing amy
agent or agents Of said Company in this state 10
acknowledge service of process. for and IN behalf
Of said Gompany according 70 the terms of said
act Of AprilS 1856
Now. 'fnEHEFugE. in pursuance oi the acts
aforesaid, l. JAMES H. GOODMAN, Auditor of
State Tor ohio do hereby certify that said pNtE-
NtN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Of Hartford, l. authorized TO transact the business
of Life Insurance in this State until the thirty first
day OF January, in the year one thousand eight
hundred ana sixty seven
sEALl is WuNrss WHEREOF, | hnvc hcreunte
subscribed my name and caused the zeal ui my
once 10 lie nniNrd the day and year above writ
ten. JAS. II. GOODMAN.
Auditor OF state.
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OFPIcE OF rHE AUDITOR or STATED
InII-Mnna lmLn LIlN III 1864

Itis hereby certified, that the foregoing is q cor
rect copy o the statement Of Condition of the
PnuniN Mutual Life Insurance Company. of
Hartford. Connecticut. made to and fed in this
OniGc FOR The wear 1865.
Witness, my hand and seal omcially.
tsEAIl JAS. ". GOODMAN,
iy2Sw3 Auditor Ot state
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8sal estate.
LENTz q .ApPLEGATE,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
Omce 1913 Third street, North side.
DAYTON, ONO

DATUM NiiOs
A
IN SMALL FARM, 81 ACRES; GOOD
brick house and well Improved, siA miles from
dayton adjoining Liberty-S 1900.
fine residence, On acres, wen improved,
within one mile Of Dayton $500
A frame house and a. acres, on Greoncasue
mn $tJO0.
4 iaiin Of 1870 acres, on Bear creek good land,
Tor eco per acre. .
a farm of 50 acres, two miles north of Philips
burg; cheap at $1,000
a line brick ON Jones street 81 800.
A fluc house aud lot on East Third street Nl,NOQ
Three houses aud lots on Fourth street for t2.2Oo
e. 500. aud & 40 each all chgap.
zine residence Ia yellow Springs, won I'M
proved 81 500
A good house and lot, wen Improved, on long
strect-e2OUO
farm, o miles FROM Dayton, of 11O acres, well
hnptpyud. ON Eaton rikc cheap hr $iTOOO
& farm of 10 acres mile east Of u uipil. on tho
Old Troy road. well Improved, aud the best quality
OF iand-fB000
A farm of l23 acres, well improved 3 miles south
west of COyington, ohio, the best land for $40 per
acrp.
FLAX factory occupied by Messrs Davis n Co,
With machinery, aud { acres of tand.
A farm of 100 ucres, mile north of Browns sta
ton. un western u. r., ON Twin Crock, well I'M
proved $1,000
4 farm of % acres, on Greenyille r. H. S2-2iO
farm OF ~ acres, good improvements AZ
Browns station, on Western r. r. $500.
A farm Of 20 acres, on Germantown fikc, miles
from Dayton 5000
number OF houses and lots in different parts of
the city All win be sold cheap
toh2-tf LENrl x ArPLkGArE, Il. ", A.
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New and Fashionable
Spring and Summer Clothing.
ROSE g. STERN,
M aOS rhTrd street.

(One door West of rhmniN liouseO
A RE now receiving their stock Of Spring and
n SuHmer CofAiRg. embracing all tho newest
and most fashionable STYLES, Their stock IS one OF
been selected expressly for this market. Their
assortment consists Of Goats. Pants, Vests, SUM
mer suits OF elegant style aud finish aud general
assortment of
GentLemens' Furnishing Goods.
In CUSTOMER WORK they can not he eN-
telel. having engaged as cutter, MIR. AUGUST
LOOSE. late In tho employ of 4. klopler lie Is
well known to the citizens OF Dayton ~ one OF the
hest in his line. The quality Of their goods Is I'M
walled and their prices shall he such rs 10 give
PgII SArtSFA AtflON 10 their customers.
SE.ya. Call and examine our assortment before
urrhasing elsewhere nnd you will hnd that We
ELL GOODS LOWER than those Who boast so
Gi'ly else. apN-dh
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RINGS
VEGETABLE AMBROSIA
is THE MIRACLE OF THE AGE!

Gray-hcnded People have their
locks restored by it TO the dayk, lustroos,
siHen tresses Of youth, and are happy
Young People, with light, faded or red Hair,
have these questionable eolors changed to
q beautiful auburn, and rejoice!
People whose heads are covered with
Dand7f and Hlimors, use it, and have clean,
co''ts and clear and healthy scalps =.
ISnId-ITended Veterans have
their remaining locks frightened, and the
bare spots covered with luxuriant growth :
oi Hair, and dance for joyi s.H
Young Gentlemen use 1t because it is
richly perinmed! r... I.,..f.
Young Ladies use it because it keeps
their Hair in plaeel
Everybody must and acW use Il, because
il is the cloanest and best articles in the
market w
For Sale by Druggists generally,
q. II. FLINT, Dayton, o.,
GENERAL Wholesale, AGENr
FOR ONO
Az Wholesale. hy Hl H '.
w. w. STEWA ltT, llH
No. 81 Main ST.,
deesOGmw pnY1Ok. .
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MARCUS HOOK MASS MEErrNG.



MARCUS Hook. Pa, September 81, 1866.
Last evening we had very large and enthus,
siastic Republican mass meeting at this place.
Our citizens, of all parties, turned out in full
numbers. and the Republican Campaign Club,
of Lnwood, were in attendance with music and
torches. By special invitation, the Geary Club,
of Chester an organization numbering some
three hundred members, were also present.
They came down from Chester in a steamer
chartered especially for the purpose and were
escorted by our citizens to the place OF meeting.
The stand for the speakers, which had been
erected in the rear OF the hotel, wa handsomely
decorated with evergreens lanterns, and flags.
Mr.. TTainor, our leading citizen, called the
meeting 70 order, and after the adoption, by a
unanimous vote, of list of officers for the
evening, ne introduced the first speaker, j. d.
Broomall, member of Congress from this Dis
trict. MIR. Broomall. III an able and exhaustive
speech. reviewed the whole question
now at issue between Coneress and the
President. Major Calhoun, of Kentucky, spoke
most elOquently for Geary, the soldiers candi-
date. Robert S. Davis of the Saturday Night,
OF your city, closed the meeting with a short,
pthv speech. full of pathos and humor, which
elected the repeated applause and cheers of the
audience. Upon the whole the meeting was a
great success, and has, without doubt, increased
the Republican majority OF this township. To.
night the johnson men have a meeting, but
after last nights enthusiasm they might as well
acknowledge the corn, and save their oil and
music. Broomall is too much for them.
Yours, Juccessfullv, REPUBLICAN.
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THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE.

The law requiring a homestead settler to
occupy and cultivate the land for five years
before he can acquire title, the question has
been raised whether the improvements made
b7 the settler within that time can be taxed
before the title has been passed to him. The
Commissioner of the General Land Office has, in
a letter to the Auditor OF Martin county, Mime
sofa, delivered an opinion on that subject, in
which he explains his view of the Homestead
law. He says:-"It qualified settler goes upon
the land, resides there, and cultivatee the tract
for the full term of five years, the Government
stipulates that he shall, on paying a small fee,
get complete title. The consideration is mainly
a labor considerations. stipulated not only for
the interest OF the claimant, but for the benefit
OF the State.
Now, have the State authorities the right to
tax such improvements, to disable party from
fulfilling the conditions, by incumberipg his
claim to his house, his improvements, and, in
case OF failure TO pay the assessments, TO sell
and make title to that kind of property? We
think not. The right OF Congress, under the
authority delegated py the Constitution, TO pass
this act Homestead law of 20th May, 1862 Is
beyond question. Hence the statute, IN virtue
OF the 9th article OF that instrument, is part
OF the supreme law of the land. 1t cannot,
therefore, be rendered imperative or abridged
by such an exercise of the taxing power as
would defeat the privilege conferred upon the
settler.
respect, is clearly manifested in the fourth sec
ton of said act of 20lh of May, 1862, which de-
clares that no lands acquired under the proyi-
SONS of this act shall in any event become liable
to the satisfaction of any debt or debts con
tracted prior to the issuing OF the patent thereof
1t is the generous purpose, then, of the United
States, through the national Legislature, to pro.
rect settlers in their homes, under the law, until
their titles reach maturity.
ut is OF course, not the province OF this Office
to determine questions OF this character, because
their solution can in no way affect the action OF
the department in the premises; yet such is its
opinion, given because you nave called for the
same, and from the convictions not only of its
correctness but that the interest OF all concerned
settlers, the community, and the State-will
be best subserved by its observance"
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A REMARKABLE GOLDEN WEDDING.


A golden wedding was celebrated in this city
last evening, at the residence of MIR. Augur
Wells. It was the fiftieth anniversary OF his
marriage. In 1916 he was married to Miss abb
gail Hitchcock, daughter of Thomas II. Hitch
cock, o: Schodack, Rensselaer, county, a promi-
nent citizen OF that place. who died, leaving a
very large estate. The fruits of this marriage
were SIX sons and one daughter, viz.:-kobert
II. Wells, the we'll known lawyer, of this city;
William D. Wells, merchant, in New York;
Thomas d. Wells, merchant, in New York:
Joseph A. Wells, of the firm of Wadley & Wells,
New York; Henry Wells, merchant OF this city,
and once Alderman; George a. Wells, of the
firm OF Fuller, Warren IL Co., Troy; and Mrs.
Hotallng, wife of one of our wel-known busi-
ness men. All of these children, with their
children, were present last evening.
In all there were seventy-ive connections of
the family. Prominent among the latter were
Rev. A. Matson, nephew, pastor of a church IN
New Jersey; Rev. Solomon Hitchcock, nephew,
pastor of a church at Pierrepont; Rev. Mnard
Wells, nephew, pastor OF q church at West
Point: Rev. George A. Andrews, cousin, pastor
vi church near Poughkeepsie. Rev. Mr.. VII
son. OF st. Peters Church, of this city, was pre-
sent, and delivered a very appropriate. ad-
member OF that church, being now seventy
seven years old.
Augnr Wells is one of the few living men in
this city whose names are upon the active list
o. men doing business in this city in 1872. He
came to this city from Canada, about the break
irg out OF the trouble with Great Britain, jus
before 1872, established himself IN business, and
has been actively engaged ever since. He has
been prominently identified with the improve
ments and ali interests connected with the city.
All his relations life we're prosperous, and
his family ties have remained unbroken. He
never lost any OF his children. All have grown
up and become settled in successful business
and homes of their own. 1t is seldom that a
man is permitted to live and celebrate an event
OF this kmd-to see all his children live to make
life in his old age comfortable.
Mr. wells has ALWAYS maintained in his bust
ness relations a character and integrity that
any man might well feel proud of. His word
was never doubted. The scene that was pre-
sented last evening was truly grand one. No
presents we're received outside of the family.
Those from the latter we're elaborate and grand,
and bespoke the true affection they entertained
Tor their father and mother, who last night cele-
brated the anniversary OF their fftieth year in
double blessedness. About six years ago the
Hitchcock family celebrated on its old home
stead, at Armenia, Dutchess county, the one nun.
uredth anniversary of the family. On that
occasion there were about one hundred de-
scendants OF the family present. The old home
stead still remains in possession of the family.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-09-21
NORTH CAROLINA.

Meeting of the Union State Conveltion-Ths
Constitutional Amendment Endorsed, and Conf
denoe Reposed in Congress-Alfrs I'd Daokely
Nominated for Governor.
RALEIGH, N. c., September 20. The State
meeting OF the Union men held to-day in this
city was not largely attended, owing TO the
scarcity of money, but the delegates In attend
ance from distance were men of influence and
ability.
Ex-Governor Holden, of Wake, was called to
the chair, and MeSsrs. Logan, of Rutherford,
and Doughty, of Craven. appointed SecreCarie>.
On motion, Committee of ten from different
counties OF the State was appointed to draft
resolutions. The second resolution endorses
the Howard amendment, and recommends its
passage by the General Assembly OF North Caro-
lima. The third expresses mll confidence in
Congress. The fourth expresses willingness to
cooperate, without obstinate adherence to any
special plan or policy, with Congress and the
Executive to secure restoration of the Union.
The nth repudiates the claims of Governor
Worth to re election as Union man; and the
sixth nomnatrs Alfred Dackeny, of Richmon l.,
for Governor The resolutions were unani.
mously adopted.
Alfred Dackeny is true man, and has thus
defined his positon:-
"I prefer the Howard amendment or anything
else, to the results OF non-reconstructon.n
Ex-Governor Holden delivered an address H.
favor of the Howard amendment, and opposing
the repudlation of the debt of the. State con-
tracted previous to the war, or private debts.
An Executive State Committee will be appointed,
COZ sisting oil fifteen members. Steps we're taken
to inform the people Of the action of the meet
inc, and to organize the Union party more
thOl ouphlv.
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NEW ORLEANS.

Plot to Murder Governor Wells - Outrage on
Black and White Unionistz-The National Airs
Kissed.
New ORLEANS, September 2O.-I have received
Trustworthy information that five men were
hired to assassinate Governor Wells when on hi
way back to this city from his late visit TO his
home in the parish of ST. Landry.
The Governor having received information OF
their designs, avoided them by taxing a cir
cuitous route OF over four hundred miles
Information has been received from different
parishes that bands OF lawless men are commit
ring outraees on white and black Unionists.
The Academy OF Music in this city opened last
Monday week. Every night that the natloLal
airs were played they were emphatically hissed
ana groaned down by the audience.